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. Kevin Dillon, Pastor
“The child is not dead, but asleep.” Mark 5:21-43
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 28, 2015
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Mass Schedule
Daily Mass: 8am (in OLM Chapel except on Sundays) Sundays: Saturdays 5pm; Sundays: 8am, 10:15am Holy Day Masses: 5pm Vigil; 8am & 7pm Special Intentions: 5pm first Saturday of the month Rosary: Mondays-Saturdays after 8am Mass Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: June 28 Wis1:13-15; 2:23-24; 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15; Mk 5:21-43 The bread, wine, candles and sanctuary lamp were donated in honor of Fr. Kevin Dillon by the parishioners of St. Boniface Martyr parish. Saturday 5pm Vigil Intention: Novena 8am Mass Intention: Novena 10:15am Mass Intention: Parishioners Monday, June 29 (Novena) Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul Acts 12:1-11; 2 Tim 4:6-8, 17-18; Matt 16:13-19 ] Tuesday, June 30 (Edmund Covel) Feast of the First Martyrs of the Church of Rome Genesis 19:15-29; Matthew 8:23-27 Wednesday, July 1 (Grace McPartland) Feast of St. Junípero Serra Genesis 21:5, 8-20a; Matthew 8:28-34 Thursday, July 2 (Michael J. Lincks, Jr.) Genesis 22:1b-19; Matthew 9:1-8 First Friday, July 3 (Pamela Merrick) Feast of St. Thomas Ephesians 2:19-22; John 20:24-29 First Saturday, July 4 (William McLean - living) Genesis 27:1-5, 15-29; Matthew 9:14-17 5pm Vigil Mass Intentions: Daniel Ryan Mary Belline
Banns of Marriage Kristen Kenny, St. Boniface Martyr Parish and Christopher DiDamo, Glen Cove
Minister’s Schedule Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time: June 28 5pm Lector: Ministers:
8am Lector: Ministers:
10:15am Lector: Ministers:
Kevin Kelly Katherine Miller Debbie Mink Irma Berkley Bill Berkley Donna Holden Marie Agosta Ana Arellano Ralph Casey Peggy Cullen Nan Bischoff Carolyn Rassiger, Jane Serpico Joe Vulpis, Michele Walthers Scott Whitting Loretta Zahner.
St. Vincent de Paul Society In today’s Gospel we see how in faith, Jarius asked Jesus to heal his daughter and how Jesus then answered his prayer. In prayer we also come to know that we are loved by God, and in that trust we ask for healing for ourselves, our loved ones and all those who are suffering. This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul brought the love and care of Jesus to the poor by assisting families with food, utility, rent and other bills. As you place your gift in the Society of St Vincent de Paul Poor Box or envelopes by the main doors of the church, please say a prayer for the poor who have no one to pray for them. Furniture donations are always welcome, please call 822-3132. If you wish to join the St. Vincent de Paul Society and be a communal part of your parish, call the Fr. James Donohoe Parish Center at 676-0676 for details. Thank you for your generosity!
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St. Boniface Martyr Parish Welcomes Fr. Kevin Dillon
Join us for hospitality after the 10:15am Mass on Sunday, June 28 with our new pastor. All are invited!
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Please Pray for our Deceased
Please pray for those who have eternal life.
William Anderson Steve Anzalone Keith Dunn Michelle Martone John Orozco Maria Santoli Rhonda Speranza Mary Toto Placement of names on the sick list must be requested by an immediate family member through the pastor.
Stewardship . . . a Way of Life
Thank you for your financial stewardship of $7448 last week. This week there will be a second collection for Peter’s Pence. “The Peter's Pence Collection derives its name from an ancient custom. In ninth-century England. King Alfred the Great collected money, a "pence," from landowners as financial support for the Pope. Today, the Peter's Pence Collection supports the Pope's philanthropy by giving the Holy Father the means to provide emergency assistance to those in need because of natural disaster, war, oppression, and disease” (USCCB.org). Thank you!
Catholic Daughters of the Americas First Mondays of each month at 11am in the Fr. James Donohoe Parish Center. Women 18 years of age and older are invited to join us and see what we do! Juniors ages 11-18; Juniorettes ages 6-10, (date and place upon request). Contact: Regent Eileen Stanton. http://www.catholicdaughters.org/
Prayer Group 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 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 Army Private First Class Luke Whitting, US Army 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 :58) If you have any “plenty” left over, please place it in an envelope marked “For Special Assistance” and It will be given to those “to supply their need." PLEASE PRAY about this and see what Jesus is calling you to do.
Mondays at 7:30pm in the Our Lady of Mercy Chapel. Come, and bring a friend! Call John & Rosemary Murello at 676-2767 for details.
Holy Hour and Benediction
Wednesdays at 2pm in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel.
Prayer Vigil for the Sick Thursdays 7 -7:30pm in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel.
Bible Study Thursdays 7:30pm-9pm in the Fr. James Donohoe Parish Center. Bring your bible and join us! 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 Our Lady of Mercy Chapel with veneration of relic of St. Catherine of Labore.
Lay Carmelites of Blessed Titus Brandsma Third Saturdays of the month at 9am in the Fr. James Donohoe Parish Center. Call Flora Musico at 656-9375 or Ann Hunt at 676-0330 for details.
Men’s Ministry Resumes September 26 Men's Ministry is on summer hiatus. Contact Rich at qbalwily@optonline.net for more information.
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Capital Campaign 2015 Summary Total Pledges to Date: $1,307,742.08 Payments Outstanding: $60,822.41 *Four Percent (4.6%) of pledged amount pending Number of Donors: 324 Families Participated Expenditures to date: $1,036,722 Church projects pending completion: Shrines, Insulation, Bell Tower, Fire alarm, Roof Repairs, Security Camera, Installation of Lamp Posts, Narthex shelves /bulletin boards, Stained glass windows maintenance Estimated costs $ 140,245.00
5th Annual Feast By the Shore 2015 Net Profit: $67,991 Thank you for your continuous support which makes our Parish Fundraiser so successful!
My Dear Friends, I want to thank you for all your generous gifts, kind wishes and friendship to me (and Max) as we all prepare for the next part of the journey that Jesus offers. It has been an emotional roller coaster but as always your love sustains me. I want to thank all those who worked on my farewell party at the Crescent Beach Club and after the 10:15 Mass. They were great celebrations. Please pray for me and for your new pastor, Fr. Kevin. Be assured of my prayers. As I have mentioned so many times before, let me say again . . . I loved being your pastor. You are truly a special people and will always hold a very special place in my heart. Feel free to contact and visit me at St. Mary's in Manhasset. Turn to Jesus and His Mother Mary in all things. My love to you all! Fr. Bob
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Pastor: Fr. Kevin Dillon Email: stbonpastor@gmail.com
The youth group meets on Sundays from 6pm-8pm in the Fr. James Donohoe Parish Center. All 8th12th graders are invited! Follow us on instagram, username: stbonyg, join our facebook page ‘St. Boniface Martyr Youth Group’, or email Youth Minister, Chris, at stbonym@gmail.com
Religious Education Registration has begun for the 2015-16 school year and will continue after Sunday Masses through June 27/28. The schedule is as follows: K-5 6-8 K-8
Tuesday or Wednesday 4pm-5:10pm Wednesday or Thursday 7pm-8:15pm Sunday Family Program 9am-10:10am
Please bring a copy of your child's Baptismal Certificate. Tuition is $125 for the first child and $75 for each additional child. Class placement is first come first served, so please register early. Call 671-0418 or email stbonccd@gmail.com with questions. Teachers (Catechists) and other volunteers are needed. Please consider volunteering in this most rewarding ministry!
Lucky Boni-Buck$ Raffle Don’t forget to participate in the Lucky Boni Buck$ Raffle. Only one $25 ticket (or 5 for $100) gives you 14 chances to win $500. The drawing is the first day of each month with 2 bonus drawings: St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th The Feast of St. Boniface, June 5th All proceeds go to support St. Boniface Martyr Parish. Tickets are available in the vestibule and the Fr. James Donohoe Parish Center. The next Lucky Boni-Buck$ drawing is July 1.
In Residence: Fr. Azubuike Deacon: Tom Fox Email: stbondcntom@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 Religious Education: Karen Croce Phone: (516) 671-0418; E-mail: stbonccd@gmail.com Youth Ministry: Chris Mandato Email: stbonym@gmail.com Bulletin Editor: Julie Byrne. Deadline: noon Mondays. Please email submissions prior to deadline with contact information to stbonbulletin@gmail.com after approval from the pastor. Webmaster: Robert Lynch. Website: www.saintboniface.org Parish Outreach: Jerry Moran & Kevin O’Shea Fr. James Donohoe Parish Center. Wednesdays & Saturdays. 10 am-1pm Phone: (516) 676-0676. Email:stbonchurch@gmail.com Fr. James Donohoe 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 All Saints Regional Catholic School (ASR) Headmaster: The Very Reverend Dom Elias Carr, Can. Reg. 12 Pearsall Avenue, Glen Cove, NY 11542 (516) 676-0762. Website: 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 in the Fr. James Donohoe Parish Center. Please return completed forms to the Fr. James Donohoe Parish Center. 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 Fr. James Donohoe Parish Center 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 interested in becoming Catholic. Call the Fr. James Donohoe Parish Center at 676-0676 for more information.
Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow—a day at a time. Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: June 28 Illness strikes us all with the realization of our own fragility, our powerlessness to change things. The Gospel of Mark tells the story of a father who desperately asks Jesus to help his daughter who is on the threshold of death. He is an example of both profound trust in Jesus and of how fear can challenge our faith. Your role, like that father, is to bring the sick to Jesus and Jesus to the sick. Consider becoming a minister of the Eucharist to the sick in your parish, or visit fellow parishioners who are homebound—a simple, profound act of compassion that can overcome fear. Monday, June 29 Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul Today we celebrate two men who at first did not agree about who might be included in the Christian community. The question: Must non-Jewish believers follow the Law of Moses in order to be followers of Christ? Ultimately, Peter was able to persuade the Jerusalem community to accept Paul’s Gentile converts with minimal requirements. Peter and Paul, each in a different way, gathered together the one family of Christ. Pray today that Christians who disagree may not seek to throw one another out of the church but rather, by the intercession of these two saints, allow differences to strengthen rather than weaken the community of faith. Tuesday, June 30 Feast of the First Martyrs of the Church of Rome Most everyone has heard the story of the Emperor Nero fiddling while Rome burned. Whether it’s true or not, there was a great fire that consumed half the city in the year 64, and it’s speculated that Nero set it so he could rebuild Rome in his own style. But it was the first Christian martyrs of Rome, Saints Peter and Paul likely among them, who were blamed for it and put to death. What an unlikely place for the church to someday call home. Out of destruction and death, God does amazing things. Wednesday, July 1 Feast of St. Junípero Serra Brother Junípero lived in two worlds—that of the Spanish colonizers of the Americas and that of the natives in modern-day California he sought to convert to Christianity. Looking back we can see mixed results. Yes, indigenous peoples learned valuable
skills of agriculture and were introduced to the best the Christian tradition has to offer. At the same time diseases brought by the Spanish ravaged them, and they were too often exploited and abused. All of us must make our ways in an ambiguous world and do the best we can to be voices of charity, gentleness, and peace. Respect for the marginalized is a great place to start. Thursday, July 2 Philosophical theology is a branch of theology that commonly addresses important questions regarding the existence and nature of God and the problem of evil. Classic biblical stories, such as the story of Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac, have kept and will continue to keep philosophical theologians busy for generations to come. Taking a philosophical approach to the problems life poses is often an admired trait, but be careful to balance your head with your heart. That ultimately is the lesson Abraham learned as he tried to understand God’s will for him. Friday, July 3 Feast of St. Thomas Doubt will always exist alongside faith. Do you ever feel a kinship with the unbelieving Thomas? And what is your attitude toward those who don’t believe? Would you remain Thomas’ patient friend or would you get into endless arguments? The “new” evangelization, the call to all of us to share in the church’s role of proclaiming the faith, reminds us that we fulfill the role of evangelizers by walking with those who struggle, those who do not believe. Ours is not to browbeat or bombard them with clever challenges or Bible quotations. Just listen, share your own faith, and love them. That is what God does. Saturday, July 4 Founding father John Adams wrote of the day the Declaration of Independence was approved (July 2, as it turns out), “I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.” Let us pray today that our nation will live up to the shining ideals and the reverent attitude that the founders tried to embrace. ©2014 by TrueQuest Communications. Reprinted with permission from TakeFiveForFaith.com.