June 21, 2015 Bulletin, .Pdf Version

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

“Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith? Mark 4:35-41

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 21, 2015

2 Mass Schedule Minister’s Schedule

Daily Mass: 8am (in OLM Chapel except on Sundays) Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time: June 21 Sundays: Saturdays 5pm; Sundays: 8am, 10:15am Holy Day Masses: 5pm Vigil; 8am & 7pm 5pm Celebrant: Fr. Bob Lector: Veronica Giordano Special Intentions: 5pm first Saturday of the Ministers: Irma Berkley month Bill Berkley Rosary: Mondays-Saturdays after 8am Mass Paul Bramfeld Ann Dubin Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time: June 21 Job 38:1, 8-11; 2 Cor 5:14-17; Mark 4:35-41 8am Celebrant: Fr. Bob Lector: Mary Doran The bread, wine, candles and sanctuary lamp were Ministers: Peggy Cullen donated in appreciation of Fr. Bob, for all he has Andrew DiSalvo done for St. Boniface Martyr Parish. Kevin Kelly Saturday 5pm Vigil Intention: Parishioners Peggy Niper 8am Mass Intention: Novena 10:15am Mass: Intentions of Fr. Sandro DeLuce 10:15am Celebrant: Fr. Bob

Monday, June 22 (Novena) Lector: Eileen Moran Feast of St. Paulinus of Nola, St. John Fisher and Child Liturgy: Laureen Feehan St. Thomas More Ministers: Mary Ann & Paul McDermott Genesis 12:1-9; Matthew 7:1-5 Susan Moran, Rosemary Murello 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike John Murello Lorraine O’Sullivan. Tuesday, June 23 (Novena) Genesis 13:2, 5-18; Matthew 7:6, 12-14 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike Religious Education Wednesday, June 24 (Novena) Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist  Mite Boxes: the Religious Isaiah 49:1-6; Acts 13:22-26; Luke 1:57-66, 80 Education students donated an 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike additional $123.28 for a total

Thursday, June 25 (Novena) donation of $964.31 to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Genesis 16:1-12, 15-16; Matthew 7:21-29 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Kevin  Registration: Has begun for the 2015-16 Friday, June 26 (Novena) school year and will continue through June Genesis 17:1, 9-10, 15-22; Matthew 8:1-4 27/28. Applications are available after all Sunday 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Kevin Masses. The schedule is as follows: K-5 Tuesday or Wednesday 4pm-5:10pm Saturday, June 27 (Michael J. Lincks, Jr.) 6-8 Wednesday or Thursday 7pm-8:15pm St. Cyril of Alexandria K-8 Sunday Family Program 9am-10:10am Genesis 18:1-15; Matthew 8:5-17 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike Please bring a copy of your child's Baptismal 5pm Vigil Mass Intention: Novena Certificate. Tuition is $125 for the first child and 5pm Vigil Mass Celebrant: Fr. Kevin $75 for each additional child. Class placement is first come first served, so please register early. Call 671-0418 or email [email protected] with questions. Holiday Bulletin Deadline Teachers (Catechists) and other volunteers are Please note the deadline for the July 4th/5th issue is needed. Please consider volunteering in this most noon Thursday, June 25. See page 7 for details. rewarding ministry!

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4 Please Pray for our Deceased Stewardship . . . a Way of Life Please pray for those who have eternal life. Thank you for your financial stewardship of $7515 and $1613 for our Maintenance and Repair Fund last week. Next week there will be a second collection for Peter’s Pence. William Anderson Thank you! Steve Anzalone Keith Dunn Catholic Daughters of the Americas Michelle Martone First Mondays of each month at 11am in the John Orozco Fr. James Donohoe Parish Center. Women 18 years Maria Santoli of age and older are invited to join us and see what Rhonda Speranza we do! Juniors ages 11-18; Juniorettes ages 6-10, Mary Toto (date and place upon request). Contact: Regent Eileen Stanton. http://www.catholicdaughters.org/ Placement of names on the sick list must be requested by an immediate family member through the pastor. Prayer Group 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 Lieutenant Melissa Buffa & Lieutenant Travis Buffa Thursdays 7:30pm-9pm in the Fr. James Donohoe Lance CPL Matthew B. Christman Parish Center. Bring your bible and join us! Call Second Lieutenant Mario Coronel, US Army Rosemary and John Murello at 676-2767 for details. Second Lieutenant Matthew Coronel, US Army. Flight Lieutenant Joseph Doyle Bingo Jake A. Hojnowski, Sailor E-3, US Navy Fridays 7pm. Knights of Columbus Hall, 83 Sea Cliff Lance CPL Gregory Knox Avenue. All proceeds go to charity, including our Captain Brett Korade, USN St. Boniface Outreach Ministry.

Private Vincent S. LaManna, Jr., US Army Lieutenant Brian McMenamin Miraculous Medal Novena Lieutenant Ian McMenamin Saturdays after 8am Mass in Our Lady of Mercy Private First Class Joshua McMillan Chapel with veneration of relic of St. Catherine of Labore. Lieutenant Junior Grade Michael R. Ragusa, USN Private First Class Cole N. Muttee, USMC Lay Carmelites of Blessed Titus Brandsma Private First Class Luke Whitting, US Army Third Saturdays of the month at 9am in the Captain Christina Merrick-Wright Fr. James Donohoe Parish Center. Call Flora Musico Captain Bradley Wright, US Army. at 656-9375 or Ann Hunt at 676-0330 for details.

5% Donation Men’s Ministry Our last "official" meeting of the Men's Ministry will “Your plenty at the present time should be next Saturday, June 27, beginning with 8am Mass supply their needs so that their surplus in the Our Lady of Mercy Chapel and fellowship may in turn one day supply your need.” (II Cor 8 :58) thereafter. There will be no planned meetings in If you have any “plenty” left over, please place it in July and August, however we will have some an envelope marked “For Special Assistance” and impromptu get-togethers. We will resume our It will be given to those “to supply their need." monthly meetings in September. Contact Rich PLEASE PRAY about this and see what Jesus is at [email protected] for details. calling you to do.

My Dear Friends, 5 5 As I write my last bulletin letter, I keep hearing the words of St. Paul to the Church in Rome . . . "I give thanks to God through Jesus for all of you because of your faith . . .that I constantly mention you in prayer." Rm 1:8

These beautiful words of St. Paul perfectly mirror my sentiments! As I reflect on my eight years at St. Boniface Martyr, I am flooded with memories of our time together. The work of God we have done, the parities, dances, Liturgies, Sacraments, prayer moments and the people who have left us for either new adventures or for the Kingdom of Heaven. It was a magical time for me. I can remember never wanting to be a pastor. I did not think I was equipped for the job. But the plans that Jesus has were and are more wondrous than I could have ever imagined for myself. Jesus supplies what we need. How great is His love that He never leaves us abandoned.

I remember that the day I arrived there was a large sign in the front of the church welcoming me. I was touched beyond belief. In those first few weeks, as I stumbled along trying to understand the various aspects of parish life, the many calls, notes of welcome and gifts were for me the Hand of Jesus steadying my heart. I don't know if the people who reached out to me realize how powerful those actions were. I was made to feel so welcome after my first masses. All those of actions created an atmosphere of welcome and kindness. With those acts I was so determined to do my best for our parish and put my heart into all I did.

Those first open meetings were the blueprint for what I wanted us to do together as we furthered the Kingdom of God. As the parish began to grow and our financial worries became manageable, I knew that Jesus was working through each of you. The time, talent and treasure that you shared so freely allowed us to take the next step as we built on the foundations and layers of all who have come before us.

As new needs of the parish were made known, the generosity of our people allowed us to meet those needs and minister in the Name of Jesus. We have seen such growth in our parish that it is evident that the Power of the Holy Spirit (whose image is now over our altar) was and is alive and at work. What joy there is in the power of God!

Most pastors think their parish is the best. I am certainly no exception. There is so much that is beautiful and encouraging here. One attribute has always stood out in my mind, the welcoming spirit that is so prevalent at our Liturgies. Many of my friends have commented on this during their visits. This spirit of welcome has been the impetuous for many of those who decided to enter the R.C.I.A. and become part of our Catholic Community. Pope Francis encourages us to take that welcome spirit of Jesus and bring it to our communities . . . you do this so well. Be proud of that and continue to make it the keystone of Liturgy.

I have tried, in my time as your pastor, to bring the Gospel of Jesus and as best as I could. To respond as He Himself would. I know there are times I have failed and maybe acted outside of Jesus. For those times that I may have hurt or offended anyone, I ask for your forgiveness. If I have forgotten to thank or acknowledge anyone for their work and ministry know that is my weak human frailty because I am ever constantly aware and offer thanks for the many gifts shared in our parish.

Now a new pastor is coming to continue the journey with you. I ask you to welcome, encourage and support Fr. Kevin Dillon as you did me. If he feels your love and support he will put his heart into the parish and you will all do wonderful things in this next layer of the foundation.

Thank you for being the face of Jesus; for your support, love and encouragement. Thank you for being YOU. I will miss St. Boniface Martyr more than you will ever know. Even as sad as it is to leave, I am encouraged that Jesus and Mary His Mother, who have always sustained me, will continue to do so in my new assignment. Let us all always turn Jesus who loves and blesses us. Know that in the moments when life feels cold or lonely I will wrap around me, like a well worn and beloved blanket, the memory of our parish and all of you. Those memories will always warm the chill and bring a smile as I recall your faces. As there was a sign of welcome at my coming . . . there is a new sign at my departure. I hope those words are true, for its what I truly ever wanted . . . to be a shepherd after the heart of Jesus.

PRAISE BE JESUS CHRIST IN ALL THINGS.

Fr. Bob (and my dog Max) P.S. Feel free to visit me at St. Mary's!

All Saints Regional Catholic School Founded in 1990  Faith Supported by the Parishes of:  Foundation St. Boniface ~ St. Hyacinth ~ St. Mary ~ St. Patrick ~ St. Rocco  Future Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

The Pre K is discovering insects! The Pre Kindergarten classes are studying a Unit on insects. As a culminating project, the Pre K went on a class trip to the Theodore Roosevelt Bird Sanctuary. At the Bird Sanctuary, the Pre K students saw a presentation on various insects and spiders. The students were given a bug jar and col- lected insects.

The third grade engaged in an inquiry project on France. The third grade presented their findings about daily life, famous places, sports, festivals, and food in France.

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7 Parish Information Pastor: Fr. Robert A. Romeo E-mail: [email protected] Fr. James Donohoe Parish Center: 145 Glen Avenue, Sea Cliff, NY 11579 (516) 676-0676 / Fax: (516) 674-6742 E-mail: [email protected] / www.saintboniface.org Office Hours: 9am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-4:30pm, Monday-Friday The youth group meets on Sundays from 6pm-8pm in the Fr. James Donohoe Parish Center. All 8th- In Residence: Fr. Azubuike 12th graders are invited! Follow us on instagram, Deacon Tom Fox: [email protected] username: stbonyg, join our facebook page ‘St. Religious Education: Karen Croce Boniface Martyr Youth Group’, or email Youth Phone: (516) 671-0418; E-mail: [email protected] Minister, Chris, at [email protected] Youth Ministry: Chris Mandato

Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Society All Saints Regional Catholic School (ASR) In the Gospel today, Jesus calms the Headmaster: The Very Reverend Dom Elias Carr, Can. Reg. sea and then asks the disciples “Why 12 Pearsall Avenue, Glen Cove, NY 11542 (516) 676-0762. Website: www.asrcatholic.org are you lacking in faith.” In our life’s journey, we also must learn to Parish Outreach: Jerry Moran & Kevin O’Shea Fr. James Donohoe Parish Center. believe in God’s presence and trust in Wednesdays & Saturdays. 10 am-1pm His care. Phone: (516) 676-0676. Email:[email protected] Many thanks to our Religious Ed students for Music: Jeffrey Schneider E-mail: [email protected] donating $964.31 to the St. Vincent de Paul Society! As you place your gift in the Society of St Vincent de Business & Finance: Eileen Krieb Paul Poor Box or envelopes by the main doors of E-mail: [email protected] the church, please say a prayer for the poor who Administration: Joan Schiller & Margaret Evans have no one to pray for them. E-mail: [email protected] Webmaster: Robert Lynch. Website: www.saintboniface.org Furniture donations are always welcome, please call 822-3132. If you wish to join the St. Vincent Bulletin Editor: Julie Byrne. Holiday Deadline: Thursday, June 25th at noon for July 4th/5th bulletin. Please email de Paul Society and be a communal part of your entries prior to deadline with contact information to parish, call the Fr. James Donohoe Parish Center at [email protected] after approval from the pastor. 676-0676 for details. Thank you for your generosity! Parish Registration: We welcome all new members of our parish family. We ask all parishioners to welcome and invite new neighbors A special thank you to Fr. Bob for all of his and their families to become a part of St. Boniface Martyr Parish. continued support! Parish registration (census) forms available by the main doors of the church and in the Fr. James Donohoe Parish Center for new members. Please return completed forms to the Fr. James Donohoe Parish Center. Baptism: Parents wishing to present a child for Baptism should be registered members of St. Boniface Martyr Parish. Parents are Lucky Boni-Buck$ Raffle required to have a Baptism Preparation Interview and attend a Baptism class. Baptisms are celebrated on the last Sunday of the Don’t forget to participate in the Lucky Boni Buck$ month. Godparents must be fully initiated members of the Catholic Raffle. Only one $25 ticket (or 5 for $100) gives Church (having received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist), and provide a sponsor certificate. Please call you 14 chances to win $500. The drawing is the 676-0676 to pre-arrange. first day of each month with 2 bonus drawings: Marriage: Couples wishing to be married should call the St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th Fr. James Donohoe Parish Center before any other arrangements The Feast of St. Boniface, June 5th are made. A minimum of six months is needed for marriage All proceeds go to support St. Boniface Martyr preparations. Parish. Tickets are available in the vestibule and Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): An ongoing process the Fr. James Donohoe Parish Center. The next of formation for those interested in becoming Catholic. Call the Fr. James Donohoe Parish Center at 676-0676 for more information. Lucky Boni-Buck$ drawing is July 1.

the night of the feast. Straw figures are thrown into the flames and loud noises are made to drive demons away. As with Halloween, which announces Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 21, 2015 All Saints Day, Saint John’s Eve announces the day to Jesus called his first disciples along the shores of the come, and the quaint customs can be seen for the Sea of Galilee to be “fishers of men,” so it’s only deeper truths they point to—in this case, John’s natural that Christians place importance on the announcement that really good news was on the imagery of the sea. One of the earliest symbols of way! Christ is the fish. The anchor, a symbol of safety and strength, was combined with the cross to form Thursday, June 25 another Christian symbol. The ship is a symbol of Everyone has a story to tell and many stories bear the church, and the seashell is a symbol of Baptism. witness to the resilience of humanity. When we Ponder these rich metaphors of the sea and how encounter people who exhibit strength in adversity, God’s wondrous watery creation inspires you to we often stand in awe at their ability to carry on. understand your faith. Institutions, leaders, or jobs may fail them. Illness may limit them. Loved ones may disappoint. But Monday, June 22 those who know that the Lord is their rock and Feast of St. Paulinus of Nola, St. John Fisher and foundation manifest a capacity for joy in the midst of St. Thomas More heartache or struggle. Imagine yourself atop a Who wouldn’t want to live in an ideal society? Saint massive rock and surrender your worries to the Thomas More shared his vision of what that would Lord. be like in his famous novel Utopia. Of course, this idea has many antecedents in the Judeo-Christian Friday, June 26 tradition from which More’s idea derived: the Fear isn’t usually a good thing. It can keep you from Garden of Eden, Promised Land, kingdom of God, speaking up or taking risks. Yet, fear of the Lord is and heaven. Unfortunately, More lived in a society held up as an ideal. Why would you be afraid of the far from ideal under the turbulent reign of England’s God who loves you? God doesn’t want you to live in King Henry VIII, who had More beheaded for fear. This fear is less about discomfort and anxiety treason. Work toward creating a better society in than awe and reverence. God’s covenant is built on the here and now with the ideals of your faith. this: the promise of good to those who fear him. It’s a healthy fear—a respect for the enormousness of Tuesday, June 23 God’s loving power. Take a moment today to be “Charity is love received and given. It is ‘grace.’ ” inspired by all that holy fear calls you to. These words from Pope Benedict’s final encyclical Caritas in Veritate (Charity in Truth) speak to the Saturday, June 27 power of love to call forth charity in all you do. That Feast of St. Cyril of Alexandria is the basis of the church’s entire social teaching— Cyril of Alexandria was central to the “working out” the “proclamation of the truth of Christ’s love in in the fourth century of the relationship of each society.” By giving and receiving the grace of God’s member of the Trinity, a process not without literal love, you live to serve the truth. This is a narrow battles and bloodshed between believers—orthodox road to travel to goodness, but it promises a better Christians vs. Nestorians, for example—who person and a better society. Love like you mean it believed in the Trinity, but in different ways. Not today—in a grace-filled way that’ll change the even saints are immune from ill-expressed world! emotions, poor judgments, and violent disagreements. Pray today that believers of various Wednesday, June 24 religious backgrounds not use their own vision of Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist truth as a reason to attack and destroy each other, Dating to the early Middle Ages and falling close to but rather to seek unity. As Cyril put it, “Because of the summer solstice, “Saint John’s Day” attracted our kinship with the Word made flesh we are [all customs that mix Christian and non-Christian children] of God.” elements. “Saint John’s fires” are bonfires lit on hilltops on the eve of the feast. St. John’s Wort, an ©2014 by TrueQuest Communications. herb said to have healing powers, is plucked during Reprinted with permission from TakeFiveForFaith.com.

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