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
The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the gospel. - Mark 1:12-13-28
First Sunday of Lent February 22, 2015
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Mass Schedule
Daily Mass: 8am (in the chapel except on Sundays) Sundays: Saturdays 5pm; Sundays: 8am, 10:15am Sunday/Holy Day Masses celebrated in the GYM Holy Day Masses: 5pm Vigil; 8am & 7pm Special Intentions: 5pm first Saturday of the First Sunday of Lent: February 22(in gym) Genesis 9:8-15; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:12-15 The bread, wine, candles and sanctuary lamp were donated in loving memory of Tony Leopardi, by Adriana, children and grandchildren. Saturday 5pm Mass Intention: Patricia Connors 8am Mass Intention: Parishioners 10:15am Mass Intention: Mary Anne Lynch
Minister’s Schedule First Sunday of Lent: February 22 5pm Lector: Ministers:
Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike Bryan Pemberton Irma & Bill Berkley Eileen Bowersock, Paul Bramfeld
8am Lector: Ministers:
Celebrant: Fr. Bob Jovanna Lemonda Peggy Cullen, Andrew DiSalvo Kevin Kelly, Peggy Niper
10:15am Lector: Child Liturgy: Ministers:
Celebrant: Fr. Bob Irene Harris Laureen Feehan Mary Ann & Paul McDermott Camille Miritello, Carol Rassiger Rosemary & John Murello
Monday, February 23 (Tony Leopardi) Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18; Matthew 25:31-46 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike Tuesday, February 24 (Welch/Woltering Families) Isaiah 55:10-11; Matthew 6:7-15 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Bob
Wednesday, February 25 (Eileen Reilly) Jonah 3:1-10; Luke 11:29-32 8am Mass. Celebrant: Fr. Bob
Capital Campaign 2015 Update
Renew & Restore the House of God “Lord, I love the House in which You dwell” Ps. 76:8 The restoration of the Church is under way! The status of the campaign is as follows:
Thursday, February 26 (Michael J. Lincks, Jr.) Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Matthew 7:7-12 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Bob
Pledges: $1,238,642 (up $2,000) Balance of pledges pending: $83,262
Friday, February 27 (Lars R. Larson) Ezekiel 18:21-28; Matthew 5:20-26 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Bob
Due to your generosity we continue to get closer to our target every day. We encourage everyone to meet their pledge in full so we will meet our goal. If you have not yet participated in the campaign and would like to contribute, we would like to encourage you to do so. To inquire about your balance, or if you have any questions regarding the campaign please send an email to stbonifacefinance@gmail.com, or leave a message at the Parish Office (676-0676). As a reminder, the 2015 payments are due on February 28.
Saturday, February 28 (Mario Cuomo) Deuteronomy 26:16-19; Matthew 5:43-48 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike 5pm Vigil Mass Intention: Lillian McGinley
Lenten Regulations: Fast & Abstinence
All Catholics who have reached their 14th year are bound to abstain from meat on all the Fridays of Lent. All Catholics between 18 and 59 are also bound to observe the law of fast on Good Friday. This means limiting oneself to a single full meal and avoiding food between meals. Two other light meals, which together do not equal a full meal,
We are extremely appreciative of your generosity and your continued efforts to satisfy your pledged amount. Thank you! The Campaign Committee
Join the fun at the
ST. PATRICK’S DAY DANCE sponsored by The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians
Music and beginner Irish Ceili lessons provided by Kevin B. Westley T.M.R.F
SATURDAY, MARCH 7th 7pm-11:30pm St. Patrick’s Church Msgr. McCann Parish Hall 235 Glen St., Glen Cove TICKETS $55: All Inclusive Dinner ~ Full Bar ~ Irish Coffee ~ Dessert Grand Marshal: Very Reverend Dom Elias Carr, Canons Regular Aides to the Grand Marshal: LAOH, Laurieann De Filippo Past AOH Division 8 President, Robert Ottaviano A few of the many LAOH Charities include; All Local Parishes, St. Vincent DePaul, Nicholas Pedone Foundation, Local Outreach Pantry, MOMMAS House, LI Coalition for Life, SCO Family Services, Diabetes Research Institute, Jr. Girls Softball, Down Syndrome Advocacy Foundation, Columban Fathers, Columban Sisters, LAOH Scholarship Fund, Wounded Warrior Project.
LUCKY BONI BUCK$ Raffle
St. Boniface Martyr Monthly Raffle 14 Chances to Win $500 Tickets $25 each or 5for $100 DON'T FORGET to participate in the First Annual LUCKY BONI BUCK$ Raffle. Remember that only one $25 ticket (or 5 for $100) gives you 14 chances to win $500, so get your entry/entries in soon. You can drop your ticket(s) in the collection basket, drop them off at the Parish office or mail them in. If you need additional tickets, they are available in the back of the Church and at the Parish Office. Tickets will still be on sale after March 17, 2015, but why miss one of the 14 chances to win $500?
Drawing the First Day of Each Month with 2 Bonus Drawings: St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th The Feast of St. Boniface on June 5th
First drawing: March 17, 2015 All proceeds go to support St. Boniface Martyr Parish. Winners will be posted on our website www.saintboniface.org and in our weekly bulletin.
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Please Pray for our Deceased
Please pray for those who have entered into eternal life, especially Danny Lane, Mary Swift and
Jean Totman.
William Anderson Danny Lane Maria Santoli Rhonda Speranza Mary Toto Marilyn Walthers Placement of names on the sick list must be requested by an immediate family member through Fr. Bob.
Stewardship . . . a Way of Life
Thank you for your stewardship of $8267 last week. This week is there will be a second collection for the Church in Need. Thank you for your generous support!
Catholic Daughters of the Americas
First Monday of the month at 11am in the Parish Center. All women 18 years old and older welcome. Contact Regent Eileen Stanton: 521-9418 or email emtanton@optonline.net
Prayer Group
Mondays at 7:30pm in the Chapel. All are welcome. Come, and bring a friend! Call John & 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.
Bible Study Lieutenant Melissa Buffa & Lieutenant Travis Buffa 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 Private Vincent S. LaManna, Jr., US Army Lieutenant Brian McMenamin Lieutenant Ian McMenamin Private First Class Joshua McMillan Lieutenant Junior Grade Michael R. Ragusa, USN Private First Class Cole N. Muttee, USMC Lieutenant Commander Drew Whitting, US Navy Private Luke Whitting, US Army Captain Christina Merrick-Wright Captain Bradley Wright, US Army.
Thursdays 7:30pm-9pm in the Parish Center. Bring your bible and come join us! Call Rosemary and John Murello at 676-2767 for more information.
Bingo
Fridays 7pm. Knights of Columbus Hall, 83 Sea Cliff Avenue, Glen Cove. All proceeds go to charity, including our St. Boniface Outreach Ministry.
Men’s Ministry: February 28 Fourth Saturdays beginning with 8am Mass in the chapel and subsequent fellowship. Our meetings are a testimonial to Catholic brotherhood and unity, with highly topical discussions. Contact Rich at qbalwily@optonline.net
Miraculous Medal Novena 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 :58) 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.
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 more information.
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FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT, FEBRUARY 22
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26
“What do you ask of God’s church?” “Faith.” “What does faith offer you?” “Eternal life.” These two brief question-and-answer exchanges are part of the Rite of Acceptance celebrated in all parishes receiving new members this year at the Easter Vigil. Cradle Catholics seldom consider what they hope to “get” out of church membership, or what the purpose of a life of faith is. Faith isn’t a set of rules to believe, and eternal life isn’t something that awaits us in the afterlife. Faith means trusting in God. The everlasting returns on that trust begin immediately!
Among the many titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary is Our Mother of Perpetual Help, bestowed by Pope Pius IX in the 19th century and associated with a famous, 15th-century Byzantine icon of the same name. The icon, depicting Mary’s motherly love for the Child Jesus, is enshrined in Rome. Redemptorist priests are entrusted with both care of the icon and propagating devotion to Mary under this title. Our Mother of Perpetual Help is always there for you, as is your Heavenly Father, waiting to hear from you, waiting to answer your prayers.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27
“Be holy, for I, the Lord, your God, am holy.” What if the secret to life boils down to this simple instruction that God gave to Moses? Lent, with its focus on prayer, fast, and almsgiving, is a perfect time to try your hand at holy living. But don’t complicate things. The journey toward holiness really is as simple as feeding the hungry and giving drink to the thirsty—whether physically or spiritually. It’s all good, and it’s all part of God’s holy plan.
“What is the joy of God? It is to forgive!” Pope Francis told pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Angelus. In this teaching, “is the whole Gospel; it is all of Christianity!” Take time during these weeks of Lent leading up to the glory of Easter to reconcile with God and others. Begin with a simple: “Bless me, Father, for I have sinned,” in a Confessional, and then offer the gift of forgiveness to others. The benefits will be immediate and lasting.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Listening to God’s word may sound like a difficult and mysterious task. But actually it is quite simple. God is a being of few words. In fact, the only word God ever utters is love—now and forever. Live that word and your soul will be healed. Enough said.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Staying focused is one of the great challenges of our multi-tasking, multiplex lives. Lent is a week old and perhaps already forgotten in the rush to stay connected. Take 15 minutes tonight to completely disconnect from all devices and shut off all screens. Turn off the lights and sit in the dark and imagine yourself in Jesus’ sandals a few weeks before Good Friday, knowing this life was nearing its end yet determined to stay focused on the mission. Would you be up to the challenge? Probably not—but that is why you have a savior. Thank him quietly in the dark for going the distance so you could see the light.
We are to be a people “peculiarly” God’s own, according to Moses (Deut. 26:18). Peculiar seems an odd choice of words. But, in fact, it is quite peculiar that God calls us flawed humans to be his sacred people. Generation after generation has fallen short on God’s commandments, particularly the call to forgive, which is the centerpiece of Jesus’ mission and ministry. Luckily for us, God, the master of forgiveness, “never tires of forgiving us” as Pope Francis says in Evangelii Gaudium. Despite our shortcomings, we face each day knowing that God will be perfect in the love and mercy he shows us. How perfectly wonderful! ©2014 by TrueQuest Communications. Reprinted with permission from TakeFiveForFaith.com.
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Dear Parishioners, “The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe the Good New.� MK 1:15 This past Wednesday the Church began the great and holy 40 days of Lent. On Ash Wednesday we were reminded that it is not our external signs that are important to God, but rather that we give to Him our hearts and lives. Lent is the season that reminds us to look into our hearts and become aware of those areas and moments that are not given over to God. All the external activities of Lent, prayer, fasting and almsgiving are important only if they bring us closer to God. The Gospel today reminds us that the time is here and now, the Kingdom of God is present, and we need to live more deeply the Good News that Jesus has come to reveal to us. Forty days may seem like a long time, but as we know if we are not aware then the time can slip by without it changing us. The point of this season is to make us stop and become more aware of the presence of Jesus in our lives. When we welcome Jesus, then it stands to reason that His words take root in our lives. When the Word becomes part of who we are, then it makes us more conscious of those areas that need the transforming power of Jesus. If we can begin this journey, then Lent has done its job for us. But it takes our willingness to open the eyes of our hearts and through the power of the Holy Spirit the sins that block our vision may be removed. I encourage you to consider daily Mass if you can, praying with your family, giving to the poor, to a fast that changes your heart. AND most importantly, to come to the Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession) to hear the words of freedom that Jesus offers as He forgives our sins. Let our journey of Lent, this desert experience of ours, lead us to a more joyful celebration of the Feast of Resurrection on Easter morning. Two weeks ago we spent a wonderful evening at our sold out Mardi Gras. I was so happy to hear the wonderful comments from those who had attended. There was so much laughter and socializing as people enjoyed the games of chance, food and conversation. I would like to thank the committee and volunteers for all their hard work. In Jesus our suffering Lord, Fr. Bob
Pastoral Team
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Pastor: Fr. Robert A. Romeo E-mail: stbonpastor@gmail.com
The youth group meets on Sundays from 6pm-8pm in the Parish Center. All 8th-12th graders are invited! Follow us on our NEW INSTAGRAM, username: stbonyg,. Join our facebook page ‘St. Boniface Martyr Youth Group. Email Youth Minister, Chris, at stbonym@gmail.com for specific meeting dates. The Youth Group will be participating in their fifth Midnight Run on March 7 in New York City. Midnight Run is an organization established to connect youth groups to the homeless of New York. Our Youth Group will be collecting new and gently used clothing, toiletries and food from the parishes and delivering the supplies in person to those in need. This type of profound experience is not only an opportunity for the youth, but for the parish as a whole to come together and be hands of Christ to those most in need. If you wish to donate new or gently used clothing there will be baskets in the front of the church for items until March 1. Your donations and prayers are greatly appreciated as we journey together through this awesome experience!
St. Vincent de Paul Society
In today’s Gospel, Jesus overcomes the temptations to wealth, power and esteem. As we begin Lent, may we open our hearts to the grace of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to assist families by providing food and money for utility bills, rent, etc. Thank you for your support! Furniture and financial donations welcome. You are too! Come join the St. Vincent de Paul Society and become a communal part of your parish.
38 4 Raffle February 14 ~ $25: Liam Kiggins, Sea Cliff February 15 ~ $25: Mary Anne Collins, Sea Cliff February 16 ~ $25: Eddie Loeffler, Glen Cove February 17 ~ $25: Robert Caliolo, Sea Cliff February 18 ~ $25: Vinny & Nina Neider, Sea Cliff February 19 ~ $25: Ann Stewart, Glen Head February 20 ~ $25: Barbara Alvarado, Forest Hills Tickets are in the church vestibule & parish office.
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 In Residence: Fr. Azubuike Deacon Tom Fox: stbondcntom@gmail.com Religious Education: Karen Croce Phone: (516) 671-0418; E-mail: stbonccd@gmail.com Youth Ministry: Chris Mandato Email: stbonym@gmail.com All Saints Regional Catholic School (ASR) Headmaster: 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 Parish Outreach: Jerry Moran & Kevin O’Shea Parish Center. Wednesdays & Saturdays. 10 am-1pm Phone: (516) 676-0676. Email:stbonchurch@gmail.com Music: Jeffrey Schneider E-mail: stbonmusic@gmail.com Business & Finance: Eileen Krieb E-mail: stbonfinance@gmail.com Administration: Joan Schiller & Margaret Evans E-mail: stbonchurch@gmail.com Bulletin Editor: Julie Byrne. Deadline: Noon Monday. Please email entries to stbonbulletin@gmail.com after approval from Fr. Bob. Please include name and contact information. Webmaster: Robert Lynch. Website: www.saintboniface.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 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.