“Pay attention to what the dishonest judge says. Will not God then secure the rights of his chosen one who call out to him day and night?” ( Luke 18: 1-8 ) Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 20, 2013 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 St. Boniface Martyr Roman Catholic Church Established 1898
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“Pay attention to what the dishonest judge says. Will not God then secure the rights of his chosen one who call out to him day and night?” ( Luke 18: 1-8 )
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 20, 2013
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
St. Boniface Martyr
Roman Catholic Church
Established 1898
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 20 Exodus 17:8-13; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2; Luke 18:1-8 The bread ,wine, candles and sanctuary lamp were donated this week in memory of the 50th Anniversary of Anne Gilhooly, by Nancy, Patsy and Emily Furlong. 5pm Vigil Mass Intention: Parishioners 8am Mass Intention: Anthony Grella 10:15am Mass Intention: Shaun Brala Monday, October 21 (Edmund Covel) Romans 4:20-25; Luke 12:13-21 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike Tuesday, October 22 (Welch/Woltering Families) Romans 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Luke 12:35-38 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike Wednesday, October 23 (Charles Kerye) Memorial of St. John of Capistrano, priest Romans 6:12-18; Luke 12:39-48 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Bob Thursday, October 24 (Helen Osinski) Romans 6:19-23; Luke 12:49-53 8am Mass Celebrant Fr. Bob Friday, October 25 (Joyce Woltering) Romans 7:18-25a; Luke 12:54-59 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Bob Saturday, October 26 (Kenneth Alverson) Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary Romans 8:1-11; Luke 13:1-9 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike 5pm Vigil Mass Intention: Peter Gannon 5pm Mass Celebrant: Fr. Bob
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Renew & Restore the House of God “Lord, I love the House in which You dwell” Ps. 76:8
Our pledges to date are $1,160,217! Total amount paid to date $794,308.00. Payments are due as follows:
Monthly payments are due on/before October 31, 2013 Fourth Quarter Payment for 2013 is due on/ before December 31, 2013 Annual Payments are due December 31, 2013.
Credit Cards Payments continue to be processed the last day of each month. If your credit card expiration date is soon we will be contacting you. It is not too late to participate in the Campaign!! There is still time to enroll! If you have any questions, kindly leave a message at the Parish Office or email [email protected]. We are extremely appreciative of your generosity and your continued efforts to satisfy your pledged amount Thank you! The Campaign Committee
`|Ç|áàxÜËá fv{xwâÄx 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time: October 20
5pm Vigil Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike Lectors: Blanche & Eric Tyrkko Ministers: Eileen Bowersock, Katherine Miller Yvonne Brantuas, Ann Dubin 8am Celebrant: Fr. Bob Lector: Cathie Guagenti Ministers: Andrew DiSalvo, Kevin Kelly Peggy Niper, Lorraine Petschauer 10:15am Celebrant: Fr. Bob Lector: Eileen Moran Child’s Liturgy: Laureen Feehan Ministers: Mary Martone, Camille Miritello Susan Moran, Jane Serpico Rosemary & John Murello
Holy Eucharist: If you know a home bound person who would like receive Holy Communion (in their home), please call the parish center at 676-0676. Thank you. Holy Hour: St. Patrick Church in Glen Cove has Eucharistic Adoration six days a week and needs adorers. Please call Les at 759-1132 if you would like to spend an hour with Jesus.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED Please pray for those who have entered into eternal
life, especially Bishop James Daly, Auxiliary Bishop of Rockville Centre and Therese A. (“Sis”) Durka.
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.
THE CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY Fridays 3pm in the Chapel
“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful,” from Saint Faustina’s diary.
Placement of names on the sick list must be requested by an immediate family member through Fr. Bob. Names will be announced at weekend Masses for 3 weeks; then appear in the bulletin only.
Martha Anna, Mae Caffney, Caesar Cavese, John Cini, Ro D'Alessandro, William J. Dobrowski,
Anthony Grasso, Sandra Haberle, Jim Haley, Carol Hartney, Baby Jack, Cecelia Johnson, Janine D. Kelly, Carmen Listro, Carol MacGuffin Langstroth,
Baby Max, James Molloy, Catherine Mortell, Mike Napoli, Baby Ouin O’Shea, Luz Payano,
Kathleen Quinn, Jeanne Riccardo, Maria Santoli, Nicholas Sica, Gloria Weis, Priscilla Waltz, Lillian Weber,
Carolann White.
ST. BONIFACE HOLY HOUR AND BENEDICTION
Wednesdays at 2pm in the Chapel.
PRAYER GROUP Mondays 7:30pm in the Chapel.
All welcome. Come and bring a friend! Call John & Rosemary Murello at 676-2767 for more information.
STEWARDSHIP . . . A WAY OF LIFE Thank you for your Financial Stewardship of $6433 and $1355 for our Maintenance & Repair Fund last week. This week there will be a second collection for World Mission Sunday. Next week there will be a second collection for the Catholic Ministries Appeal.
PRAYER VIGIL FOR THE SICK Thursdays 7pm -7:30pm in the Chapel
LAY CARMELITES OF BLESSED TITUS BRANDSMA Third Saturdays 9am in the Parish Center
Call Flora at 656-9375 or Pat at 887-7265 for details.
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
Lieutenant Brian McMenamin Lieutenant Ian McMenamin
Private First Class Joshua McMillan Ensign Michael R. Ragusa, USN
Lieutenant Drew Whitting, USN Captain Christina Merrick-Wright
BIBLE STUDY Thursdays 7:30pm in the Parish Center
"I have put my hope in your word." Psalm 119:147 As we listen to Gods' word read to us at Mass, we are filled with hope and confidence that His precious word will guide us on our life journey. Our guide will be "Bringing the Gospel of St. Luke to Life", by George Martin. For more information and to order a book call John or Rosemary Murello at 676-2767.
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA Saturdays after 8am Mass in the Chapel
with the veneration of the relic of St. Catherine Labore.
ROSARY Mondays-Saturdays after 8am Mass in the Chapel.
BINGO! Fridays 7pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Glen Cove.
All proceeds go to charity, including our St. Boniface Outreach Program.
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Dear Parishioners,
“Will not God see justice done to His chosen who cry to Him?” Lk 18:6
Widows in the Bible are usually described as poor and defenseless and are frequently mentioned with orphans because they too lack voice and resources. They are usually perceived as helpless and Scripture often uses the widow and the orphan as the example of the weakest and the ones who need God's and OUR compassion. But this widow breaks the stereotype; she is no shrinking violet, no mute victim. She stands up boldly against the power structure and insists on justice. Why shouldn't she? She must have known that the God of her people stood with her and empowered her to speak. She is an example for those of us gathered at worship today. We are called to be the voice of our compassionate God. We can often feel that in difficult moments God is far away from us and maybe not answering our prayers...a normal reaction in times of stress. Yet the widow is persistent and finally her prayers are answered. Patience, hope and trust are revealed as the mode to embrace. To have patience that all will be answered in God's time. Hope, that are voices are not going unheard by God and trust that He will give what is truly best for us. October is Respect Life month and the Gospel reminds us to stand firm in a proclamation for life - all life: unborn life, the life of the terminally ill, the life of the physically and mentally challenged, the life of the elderly and yes, even the life of a murderer on death row. As many of you know, this past Sunday and Monday our Confirmation Candidates went on retreat as a preparation for Confirmation. It was an awesome experience. The Confirmandi were so unbelievable. I was so impressed with their participation and openness to the person of Jesus in their lives. If you were there, you would have been as proud of them as I was. We had many parents who assisted on our retreat experience. I would like to thank the parent chaperones who spent the night with us assisting in all aspects of our retreat: Jennifer Bello, Wendy Cardali, Laureen Feehan, Adrienne Garland, Tim Morely, Jean Nelson, Michael Purcell, and Pat Warner. There were parents who came at meal time to assist the other parents preparing food Giselle DiMasi, Gina Pisciotta, Claudette Rowell and Ginny Wagner. Special thanks goes to our Confirmation Coordinator, Pat Lizza. We were very blest to have members of our Youth Group join us. Their witness talks, leading many of the activities and their presence added so much to our retreat. My appreciation and gratitude is extended to the Youth Group Members: Heather Arena, Gabby Gartner and Sam Szemerenyi. I want to thank our D.R.E., Karen Croce for all her work in organizing the Confirmandi, volunteers and food preparation. As always my sincere thanks is offered to our Youth Minister, Chris Mandato. His faith and energy makes the retreat the wonderful experience it is. Without the help of so many it would not have been the success it was...so THANK YOU ALL! A reminder that October is the month of the Rosary. Use this powerful prayer form to bring you closer to Jesus through the intercession of Our Lady. In Jesus and Mary, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, Fr. Bob
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FIRST EUCHARIST There is a First Eucharist Meeting
for Parents on Wednesday, October 30th at 7pm in St. Boniface School.
All First Eucharist Parents must attend.
The Knights of Columbus, Glen Cove, will be selling chances before and after
Sunday Masses on this weekend. The chances are $1 each, six for $5 and a book of twelve chances is $10. The money raised helps provide food, clothing and shelter for those in need - Special Olympics. Applications and information will be available for men interested in joining the K of C, to help community members in need of assistance of food, personal problems and youth activities!
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St. Boniface Baby Bottle Campaign to benefit Life Center of Long Island
The Baby Bottle Campaign to benefit The Life Center of Long Island will be completed with collection of the filled bottles on the
weekend of: OCTOBER 26th & 27th
Please continue to say the prayer attached to the bottle. Thank you for your continued
prayerful and financial support and be assured it is making a big difference in the
lives of many people served by this busy crisis pregnancy center…Keep Going!!
This Sunday, World Mission Sunday, our Holy Father, Pope Francis, calls every Catholic to celebrate at the Eucharist, our vocation to be missionary and to help the Missions. As Catholics around the world, here at home and in the Missions, gather at the Eucharistic table, let us pray for the Church’s worldwide mission and offer financial help through the Propagation of the Faith for more than 1,150 dioceses in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Pacific Islands. Please make checks payable to The Propagation of the Faith. Thank you for your generosity.
Widows & Widowers of Long Island Tuesday, October 22 at 8pm
St. Frances de Chantal Church, Wantagh New member orientation. Non-denominational - all welcome. Meeting is held every fourth Wednesday. Refreshments after meeting. Please bring proof of single status to join. For details call Carol at 794-4933
Pastoral Team Pastor: Fr. Robert A. Romeo E-mail: [email protected] In Residence: Fr. Azubuike Deacon Tom Fox: [email protected] Music: Jeffrey Schneider E-mail: [email protected] All Saints Regional Catholic School (ASR) Principal: The Very Reverend Dom Elias Carr, Can. Reg. Joanne Fitzgerald, Dean 12 Pearsall Avenue, Glen Cove, NY 11542 (516) 676-0762. Wesite: www.asrcatholic.org Religious Education: Karen Croce Phone: (516) 671-0418; E-mail: [email protected] Youth Ministry: Chris Mandato Email: [email protected] Parish Outreach: Jerry Moran & Kevin O’Shea Parish Center. Wednesdays & Saturdays. 10 am-1pm Phone: (516) 676-0676. Email:[email protected] Business & Finance: Eileen Krieb E-mail: [email protected] Administration: Joan Schiller E-mail: [email protected] Bulletin Editor: Julie Byrne. E-mail: [email protected] Bulletin Deadline: Noon Monday. Website: www.saintboniface.org Webmaster: Robert Lynch Maintenance: Anacleto Rivera: 516-676-0676 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 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.
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St. Vincent de Paul Society In the Gospel today, Jesus tells his disciples to pray always without becoming weary., indeed our prayer must always be an expression of our love for God, our family, our world, and especially for the suffering poor. As you place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box, please say a special prayer for the poor who have no one to pray for them.
Thanks to all of you for your support! Furniture and financial donations are always welcome.
You are too! Come join the St. Vincent de Paul Society and become a
communal part of your parish. Call 822-3132.
This Sunday, October 20th, the Youth Group will be
hosting an Ice Cream Social for all High School and 8th Grade Confirmation students from 6pm-8pm in the parish
center. All are welcome! Next meeting: October 27th. For an updated schedule of youth group events join our Facebook page ‘St. Boniface Martyr Youth Group or email the youth minister, Chris, at [email protected].
October 12 ~ $25.00 Mrs. Mary Sloboda, Glenwood Landing
October 13 ~ $25.00 Katherine Miller, Glen Head
October 14 ~ $25.00 Jack Moran, Glen Head October 15 ~ $25.00
Ann Stewart, Glen Head October 16 ~ $25.00
Catherine Dmytrasz, Roslyn Heights October 17 ~ $25.00
George Christman, Sea Cliff October 18 ~ $25.00
Sophia & Matthew Mazzella, Glen Head Tickets are in the church vestibule & parish center.
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