St. Boniface Martyr

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
"He grasped her hand and held her up." Mark1:3
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 8, 2015
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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 month
Rosary: Mondays-Saturdays after 8am Mass
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Feb 8 (in gym)
Job 7:1-4, 6-7; 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23; Mark 1:29-39
The bread, wine, candles and sanctuary lamp were
donated in loving memory of Michael J. Lincks, Jr.
by his family.
Saturday 5pm Mass Intentions: Sobieski Family,
Carol Hartney, Kathleen Phillips, Mario Cuomo,
Alexander Medina
8am Mass Intention: Parishioners
10:15am Mass Intention: Mary Anne Lynch
Monday, February 9 (Richard Hohl)
Genesis 1:1-19; Mark 6:53-56
8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike
Tuesday, February 10 (Angelo D’Avino)
FEAST OF ST. SCHOLASTICA
Genesis 1:20-2:4a; Mark 7:1-13
8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike
Wednesday, February 11 (Rebecca Berkley)
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES; WORLD DAY OF THE SICK
Genesis 2:4b-9, 15-17; Mark 7:14-23
8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike
Thursday, February 12 (Anthony Nizich)
Genesis 2:18-25; Mark 7:24-30
8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Bob
Friday, February 13
Genesis 3:1-8; Mark 7:31-37
8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Bob
Saturday, February 14 (Muriel A. Kelly)
FEAST OF ST. CYRIL & ST. METHODIUS
Genesis 3:9-24; Mark 8:1-10
8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike
5pm Vigil Mass Intention: Norman Zimmer
5pm Vigil Mass Celebrant: Fr. Bob (in gym)
Please Help Yourself . . . to a prayer card
entitled, A Prayer for Our Country, which can
be found on the table next to the bulletins.
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Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time: February 8
5pm
Lectors:
Ministers:
Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike
Blanche & Eric Tyrkko
Debbie Mink, Eileen Bowersock
Irma Berkley & Bill Berkley
8am
Lector:
Ministers:
Celebrant: Fr. Bob
Donna Holden
Ralph Casey, Peggy Cullen
Andrew DiSalvo, Kevin Kelly
10:15am
Lector:
Child Liturgy:
Ministers:
Celebrant: Fr. Bob
Laureen Feehan
Margaret Cuomo Maier
Rosemary & John Murello
Carolyn Rassiger, Jane Serpico
Tom Ryan, Joe Vulpis
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:
Pledges: $1,238,642 (up $2000)
Balance of pledges pending: $83,262
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 [email protected], or leave a
message at the Parish Office (676-0676).
As a reminder, the 2015 payments are due on
February 28.
We are extremely appreciative of your generosity and
your continued efforts to satisfy your pledged
amount.
Thank you!
The Campaign Committee
Read Take Five for Faith at www.saintboniface.org
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Four Chaplains Ceremony
The American Legion Post 336 at190 Glen Head
Road, will host The Four Chaplains Ceremony
on Sunday, February 8 at 2pm. The ceremony
honors the four chaplains that were on The
Dorchester, a converted cruise ship, packed
with 900 soldiers, seamen and civilians, headed
for Greenland when attacked by a German
submarine on February 3, 1943. The four
chaplains on board, a Catholic priest, a Rabbi
and two Protestant Ministers, comforted the
men, prayed with them, calmed them, looked
for life jackets and ultimately gave up their own
life jackets and their lives so that others could
be saved. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome.
Refreshments will follow the ceremony.
FAITH ON TAP is a forum engaging young adults in
straight talk and honest answers to questions of
faith. FOT is a venue where a young adult can meet other
young adults who are also living out their faith. Next
Faith on Tap will be on Monday, February 9 at 7:30
pm at the Wantagh Inn, across from the Wantagh RR
Station. Our talk for this evening will be “The Hobbit: The
Journey of a Soul” given by Anthony Gentile, a dynamic
and passionate speaker who works closely with the
Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese, is a husband, father
of five and has served on the Executive Board of the
Long Island Catholic Men’s Conference. Anthony is
passionate about ministering to young adults and
furthering the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The talk begins at
7:30pm but doors open at 7pm, For more info, contact
Marianne Sheridan, at [email protected]
HONOR STUDENTS
Catholic Daughters of the Americas
St. Anthony’s High School
We are starting a group for girls ages 11-18! If
you like to do fun things, want to keep your
faith alive in friendships, like to do community
service, want to be a role model alongside well
respected girls in our community.
Please join us for an informational meeting on
February 15, at11:15 am at St. Rocco’s
Church, Madonna Room. Bring your mom,
grandma, aunt, friends with you! We have an
adult group for them also! For more
information contact: Eileen Stanton at
[email protected]
Christa Palumbo, Matthew Ryan
Chaminade High School
Ryan C Feldmann, Peyton J, Kaffl
Thomas P. Burke, Glenn Lizza, Samuel G. Szemerenyl
James J. Brady, Anthony E. Capobianco
Kellenberg Memorial High School
Emma Aquino, Evan Brady, Christopher Horton,
Caitrin Kaffl, Theodore Nelson, Miles Velez
Sabrina Zaffiro
Our Lady of Mercy Academy
Emma Diede, Shelby Renjifo
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Please Pray for our Deceased
Please pray for those who have entered into eternal
life.
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
$7128 last week. This week there will
be a second collection for our
Maintenance and Repair Fund. 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
[email protected]
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.
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 8:14)
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.
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
consist of prayer, scripture and discussions. For
more info contact Rich at [email protected] .
Miraculous Medal Novena
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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Dear Parishioners,
"He grasped her hand and held her up. Mark1:3
A few weeks ago in the Scriptures from the prophet Isaiah this image of God "grasping us by the
hand" really hit me. It has resonating with me these past few weeks. I just really love that image of
God not just holding our hand but rather grasping it. The imagery of grasping is so much richer then
simply holding. Grasping implies a desire to never let go. In the Gospel today we hear that Jesus
grasps the hand and helped up St Peter's mother. Think about that....we are so loved by Jesus that He
wants to grasp our hand and help us up in the difficulties we sometimes encounter in life. Job in our
first reading has encountered some truly painful moment. What he expresses today is that despair we
can sometimes feel when life becomes burdensome. Job cries out in that pain . Those words can be a
comfort for us if we are struggling, knowing even people of faith have felt that darkening of the night.
Job will continue that vein for a few more chapters till he speaks directly to God. God will speak to him
words of hope.
We don't have to wait for the end of Job's dialogue. We have that hope right now...TODAY. As Jesus
grasped the hand and helped up St Peter's mother, He wants to do the same for us each and everyday.
But how often can we push away the grasping hand that Jesus reaches out to us. Pride, pain and
wallowing in self pity we can refuse the help Jesus offers especially through the people He puts in our
life or the aids that are supplied. As Catholic Christians we are not only called to be the grasping hand
of Jesus...we are also called to accept that hand offered to us as a gift from others. We are loved and
Jesus will grasp us and help us to our feet. The question is...are we willing to accept that loving hand?
The Renovation and Restoration of our Church moves forward. Much work has been done, while
much still needs to be accomplished. I am so grateful to the Committee for all the time and energy they
have put in to make our design so beautiful. We met last week to finalize the wall and pew colors.
Listed below is some of the work accomplished:
 the stain glass windows have been resealed
 the handicap accessible bathrooms are framed out and waiting for plumping
 pews have been sent out to be striped and re-stained
 the old platform in the sanctuary has been taken out and the original open space
and flooring has been revealed
 the replacement terrazzo floor is all poured.
 the shine of St. Boniface has been framed and is being built
 we will be putting in energy efficient water heaters for the bathrooms. This should see
a savings of almost $2,000.00 a year
 the leaks in the roof and pointings have been sealed
 almost all the LED lights have been installed
 we are waiting on the new sound system
We have begun to compile the names of the benefactors and those to be memorialized on the back
wall. You will be contacted by mail so we may confirm what you want the names listed on the plaque.
If you have not been part of the Capital Campaign and want the names of family or of your beloved
dead, it is not too late to sign up.
I encourage you to support through prayer and donation the work of our Youth Group’s upcoming
Midnight Run.
In Jesus,
Fr. Bob
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St. Peter’s IHM Spirituality Center
and
The Inisfada Spirituality Ministry
present
A CHURCH OF MERCY & A GOSPEL OF JOY:
THE EMERGING PAPACY OF POPE FRANCIS
Two evenings that will highlight some of the words & actions
of Pope Francis characterizing his example of mercy, simplicity, joy
and commitment to the poor, as well as the vision of the church.
All are welcome! SEATS ARE LIMITED — PLEASE REGISTER!
Presenter: Thomas Petriano, Ph. D., Professor, St. Joseph’s College
February 10: Pope Francis and a Church of Mercy
February 17: Pope Francis & the Gospel of Joy
Place: St. Peter of Alcantara IHM Spirituality Center (Living Room)
1317 Port Washington Boulevard; Port Washington
Time: 7:30 pm – 9 pm
Fee: $20.00
(DETACH BELOW & SUBMIT WITH YOUR REGISTRATION FEE)
-----------------------------------------------POPE FRANCIS PROGRAM
Name ______________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________
Phone ____________________ E-mail__________________________________________
Make Checks payable to: St. Peter of Alcantara with note “IHM” in memo section
Mail to: 1327 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, NY 11050, Attn: Pope Program.
For more information, please contact Sr. Thomas Moore at 516-767-0212 or Mary Nuzzolese
at 516-883-2782 or [email protected]
Pilgrimage to Fatima, Lourdes, Santiago de Compostela and St. Theresa of Avila
11 Days: October 30 – November 9, 2015
Visiting Lisbon – Fatima – Santiago de Compostela – Salamanca – Avila – Madrid – Lourdes
Hosted by:
Deacon Charles & Marlene Muscarnera, St. Christopher, Baldwin, NY
Reverend James P. Mannion, Diocese of Rockville Centre
$2859 per person from New York
(Air/land tour price is $2179 plus $680 government taxes/airline fuel surcharges)
Space is limited at this very special price
For full details call 516-2223-4521 or email [email protected]
Pastoral Team
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Pastor: Fr. Robert A. Romeo
E-mail: [email protected]
The youth group is meeting on Sunday, February 8,
from 6pm-8pm in the Parish Center. All 8th-12th
graders are invited! 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!
Follow us on our NEW INSTAGRAM, username:
stbonyg,. Join our facebook page ‘St. Boniface
Martyr Youth Group. Email Youth Minister, Chris, at
[email protected] for specific meeting dates.
St. Vincent de Paul Society
In the Gospel today, we find that Jesus
would rise very early before dawn, go to
a deserted place to pray and go out to
preach and to heal. Praying for the poor
can bring the love and peace of Jesus to
those who live in fear and doubt, loneliness and
dread. 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.
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January 31 ~ $25: Andrew Fox, Sea Cliff
End-of-Month ~ $100:Louise R. Curiale, Glen Head
February 1 ~ $25: Florence & Sal Anselmo, Glen Head
February 2 ~ $25: James Passarelli, Glen Head
February 3 ~ $25: DeBuona Children, Locust Valley
February 4 ~ $25: Dylan Anuick, Glen Cove
February 5 ~ $25: Joy Palumbo, Glen Cove
February 6 ~ $25: Eileen Sederholt, Glen Cove
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
In Residence: Fr. Azubuike
Deacon Tom Fox: [email protected]
Religious Education: Karen Croce
Phone: (516) 671-0418; E-mail: [email protected]
Youth Ministry: Chris Mandato
Email: [email protected]
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:[email protected]
Music: Jeffrey Schneider
E-mail: [email protected]
Business & Finance: Eileen Krieb
E-mail: [email protected]
Administration: Joan Schiller & Margaret Evans
E-mail: [email protected]
Bulletin Editor: Julie Byrne. Deadline: Noon Monday. Please email
entries to [email protected] 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.
JAMES L. DUNNE
ATTORNEY AT LAW
DUNNE & HEALY
CHEMICALS
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Cell: 516-903-0786
Email: [email protected]
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215 GLEN COVE AVE.
SEA CLIFF, N.Y. 11579
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(516) 674-2318
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GENERAL CONTRACTING
(516) 671-2700
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676-4789 E-MAIL: [email protected]
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61 Smith Street, Glen Head
STEVEN J. RUDEN, DDS
General & Family Dentistry
Dentistry for the Fearful
Cosmetic and Reconstructive Dentistry
Serving the Community Over 30 Yrs.
Emergency Care Avail. 24 Hrs a Day
676-8148
216 Sea Cliff Ave., Sea Cliff
Bob Sztorc , AGENT
Se Habla Español
Low Cost Auto & Home Insurance
516.676.4141
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300 Glen Cove Avenue,
Glen Head, L.I.
NY 11545-1199 • (516) 671-0807
(800) 671-0864
e-mail:[email protected]
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Pre-Arrangement Counselors
Come Sail Away on a 7-night Catholic Exotic Cruise
starting as low as $1045 per couple. Daily Mass and
Rosary offered. Deposit of only $100 per person
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Space is limited. Thanks and God Bless,
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Blacktop and Masonry Specialist
Driveways • Brick Patios
Brick & Bluestone Stoops • Sidewalks
(516) 671-9530
Drainage Specialist
Deveau's Auto Body, Inc.
Since 1932
70 yrs of Professional Installation
30 Glen St., Glen Cove
LUDWIG
Owner/Operator
671-3737
John J. Noone
B.S., M.S., P. Ph.
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING • BASEMENTS
KITCHENS • BATHROOMS DOORS • WINDOWS
POWER WASHING DECK COSMETIC WORK
PORCH RESTORATIONS
CUSTOM STAIRS & RAILINGS
Mon-Fri. 9am-8pm
Sat. 9am-6pm
Sun. 9am-3pm
699 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head
676-1004
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Emergency Beeper 389-3332
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Accounting & Tax Specialist For
❑ Individuals ❑ Small Businesses
❑ Medical & Health Field Practices
❑ Contractors
Year Round Tax Prep. Services
Licensed & Insured
404 Glen Cove Ave. Ste 202, Sea Cliff
759-3400 Se Habla Español
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Inspections
Joe’s Garage
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• Post-surgical Rehabilitation • Stroke/Neurological Rehabilitation • Orthopedic Rehabilitation
• Strengthening Exercises • Sports Injuries
205 Glen Cove Ave. • Sea Cliff • 516.801.3337 • [email protected]
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Medicare and all major insurances accepted
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Insurance
500 N. Broadway, Ste. 231
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676-0070
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