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 Baptism of the Lord January 11, 2015 2 `táá fv{xwâÄx 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 Baptism of the Lord: January 11 (in gym) Is 55:1-11 or 42:1-4, 6-7; 1 Jn 5:1-9 or Acts 10:34-38; Mark 1:7-11 The bread, wine, candles and sanctuary lamp were donated in loving memory of Carol Hartney by the Stratford Family. Saturday 5pm Mass Intention: Parishioners 8am Mass: Modesta Altagracia Guillen 10:15am Mass Intention: Frank Carparelli `|Ç|áàxÜËá fv{xwâÄx Baptism of the Lord: January 11 5pm Lectors: Ministers: Celebrant: Fr. Bob Theo Kyrkostas Ann Dubin, Katherine Miller Debbie Mink, Eileen Bowersock 8am Lector: Ministers: Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike Jovanna Lemonda Kevin Kelly, Ana Arellano Ralph Casey, Peggy Cullen 10:15am Celebrant: Fr. Bob Lector: Eileen Moran Child’s Liturgy: Paula Smith Ministers: Loretta Zahner, Donna Calamis Susan Castelli, Laureen Feehan Patty Lizza, Camille Miritello Monday, January 12 (Welch/ Woltering Families) Hebrews 1:1-6; Mark 1:14-20 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike Tuesday, January 13 FEAST OF ST. HILARY Hebrews 2:5-12; Mark 1:21-28 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike Wednesday, January 14 (Doug Greenwood) Hebrews 2:14-18; Mark 1:29-39 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike Thursday, January 15 (Michael J. Lincks, Jr.) Hebrews 3:7-14; Mark 1:40-45 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Bob Friday, January 16 (Joseph Romano) Hebrews 4:1-5, 11; Mark 2:1-12 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Bob Saturday, January 17 (Eileen Deleny) FEAST OF ST. ANTHONY THE ABBOT Hebrews 4:12-16; Mark 2:13-17 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Bob 5pm Mass: Kathy & Ted Toombs 50th wedding Anniversary (living) Did You Know...the altar bread, wine altar candles and the sanctuary lamp used at Mass, may be memorialized? Please call the parish office at 676-0676 for details. 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 has begun! The status of the campaign is as follows: Pledges to date: $1,243,917 Balance of pledges pending : $125,138 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 2014 payments were due on the following dates: Monthly payment: December 31 Fourth quarter payment: December 31 Annual/Final Payments: December 31. We are extremely appreciative of your generosity and your continued efforts to satisfy your pledged amount. Thank you! The Campaign Committee 3 4 Please Pray for our Deceased Please pray for those who have entered into eternal life, especially Joseph Pascucci. Stewardship…a Way of Life Thank you for your Financial Stewardship last week. Thank you for your continued generosity! Catholic Daughters of the Americas William Anderson Danny Lane Maria Santoli Rhonda Speranza Marilyn Walthers Placement of names on the sick list must be requested by an immediate 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. St. Boniface 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 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 & 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. St. Boniface Men’s Ministry Fourth Saturdays at 8am. Meetings begin with 8am Mass in the chapel and subsequent fellowship. Our meetings consist of prayer, scripture and usually some poignant and challenging topical discussions. We are always looking for a few good men to join us. For details 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. 5 Dear Parishioners, "You are my Beloved Son; with You I am well pleased." Mk 1:7-11 The feast of the Baptism of the Lord closes the Christmas season and is another “epiphany” (manifestation) of the Lord. Today's is not a quiet scene in a stable with a few local shepherds from the fields as witnesses or the visit of the Magi. Instead, the baptism is set in a public ritual with lots of people around. The people have acknowledged the darkness of sin in their lives by accepting the baptism of St. John in the Jordan. Jesus enters the same waters and, after his baptism, the Holy Spirit descends upon Him. Jesus is the promised "chosen one" anticipated by Isaiah; he is the "light for the nations." St. John tells his listeners that while he baptizes with water, One is coming will baptize with fire and the Holy Spirit. This fire will, in the power of the Holy Spirit, burn away our sins and "purify" us to be a worthy offering to God. Jesus is declared by the Father as the One who is to come to bring forgiveness to all nations. Isaiah tells us that the Anointed One will come announcing the time of salvation with truth AND gentleness, that even the " bruised reed He will not crushed." Our Savior. whose Birth we have just celebrated, comes in power but also in kindness for all His people. St. Paul reminds us that Jesus' ministry was that of hope and healing to all people who walked in darkness. Darkness and sin are no longer the lasting power in our world. Our Jesus comes to us that through His love and compassion we may embrace the light of His way. Today is a good day for each of us to recall the promises that were either made for us at Baptism or we have made ourselves. Baptism is the radical change in our life when we are forever changed and configured in to Jesus. We become part of His Body and as part of His Body we share as heirs to all that God promises. This promise doesn't come to us "without a cost." The cost is not something we can purchase, it is rather a way of living. While it is certainly true that nothing we can do will ever "earn" us salvation because that is free gift from God it is also true that we have to be willing to cooperate with the plan of salvation. That plan consists of our willingness to walk in the light. The light and plan that Jesus has for our lives is living as He did. This is seen most completely by the way we live our lives. Our participation in the Sacramental life of the Church, embracing forgiveness and compassion in our relationship with others and living as He did "not shouting out loud or squelching even the slightest flame" are certain signs that we are living out the promises of our Baptism. As St. Paul tells us, we must be willing to "bring the Good News of Peace" to all we meet. These are some of the ways we can judge our own lives to see if we are in conformity to the message of Jesus. Ponder today your own life in light of the power of your Baptism. Are there any areas or relationships that need the "fire of the Holy Spirit" to purify you? Are there any times you have not open yourself to forgiveness? Is your worship of Jesus true and life giving? The wonder of our God is that we don't have to live in the darkness unless we choose to. We have the forgiveness of Jesus in the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) to free ourselves of those things that keep our Baptism from truly being the power that it was intended. In Jesus, Fr. Bob 6 Take Five for Faith Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow— a day at a time. Sunday, January 11, 2015 Feast of the Baptism of the Lord One of the outcomes of Vatican II was the “rediscovery” of the sacrament of Baptism. The sacrament went from a concern to “get the baby baptized,” an almost private rite, to a public celebration in which the entire family has a role accepting the community’s responsibility to see that child raised firmly in the faith. It is the centerpiece of the important liturgical day Holy Saturday. Celebrate your Baptism today. Dig out photos or videos, remember godparents with a call or card, consider becoming a catechist or part of your parish’s RCIA program. Keep the faith alive! Monday, January 12 In her book, The Kingdom of Ordinary Time, poet Marie Howe reminds us that “ordinary” time is anything but! Through everyday experience, God breathes holiness into our lives. In the poem “The Snow Storm,” for example, the speaker follows the tracks of a deer and leaves her own in the snow. She notes the “little tracks of the birds on the surface of the snow I’d broken through” and recalls Jesus’ words: Put your finger here, and see my hands, then bring your hand and put it in my side. “I put my hand down into the deer track / and touched the bottom of an invisible hoof.” Find God in the ordinary places of your everyday life. Tuesday, January 13 Feast of St. Hilary To have a vocation is to hear a call. Each age has its own needs and calls its people to fill those needs. In the early fourth century, Saint Hilary’s age, theological controversy and heresy was perceived to be a great threat. Today it might be terrorism, or materialism, or any number of -isms that threaten humanity. What vocation is your life and this age calling you to? Responsible parenthood? Environmentalism? Social justice? Religious life in service to the church and the world? The church asks all of us to “listen up” and hear our call. What do you hear? Wednesday, January 14 When you are hurting, there’s something comforting about hearing someone say, “I feel your pain.” Even if this means they can’t take the pain away, knowing that other people are with you is a comfort. The burdens that you carry are lighter because others journey with you. Sometimes the test is learning to share your burdens with others and with God. This requires vulnerability and honesty. Jesus knows what it means to be tested. He feels your pain. And with open arms, God invites you to freedom and comfort. All you need to do is lay your burdens down. Thursday, January 15 During this Year of Consecrated Life, we’ve been praying for an increase in church vocations. How can you be part of this quest? You might simply raise the idea with young people you know, showing your willingness to talk about such a call. Show openness and support: Encourage, but do not push! Your diocesan vocation office may need volunteers. In your own parish, raise the idea in catechism classes. Never denigrate other vocations: To be a priest/religious is not better than being a married or unmarried Catholic. If vocation means a “call,” then we need to help each other listen. Friday, January 16 In 1914, Pope Pius X named today the World Day for Migrants and Refugees. Since then, humanity has experienced massive migrations and refugee crises unprecedented in history. Pope Francis spoke directly to migrants and refugees in last year’s message for this day: “Never lose the hope that you too are facing a more secure future, that on your journey you will encounter an outstretched hand, and that you can experience fraternal solidarity and the warmth of friendship!” What can you do to make his reassurance a reality? Saturday, January 17 Feast of St. Anthony the Abbot How is it that we remember and honor a person who spent most of his time alone? Perhaps we do so because Anthony, and other ascetics in the early church, had a special vocation that we may not share but we surely can appreciate. Living in solitude is a way to offer witness to the power of the Lord to fulfill a life completely. Alone with the Lord, Anthony lacked nothing. What do you lack and how does the Lord fill your need? ©2014 by TrueQuest Communications. Reprinted with permission from TakeFiveForFaith.com. Pastoral Team The youth group meets on Sundays from 6pm-8pm in the Parish Center. All 8th-12th graders are invited! For an updated schedule, join Facebook page ‘St. Boniface Martyr Youth Group or email Youth Minister, Chris, at [email protected]. St. Vincent de Paul Society After Jesus was baptized, he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and a voice was heard, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” As we give to the poor, we can also hear these same words. 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. World Meeting of Families (WMOF) Pope Francis will visit the Philadelphia area from September 22-28. As a Diocese, we will attend the WMOF “Congress” and the Papal Mass. The Diocese is arranging transportation and rooms on a firstcome, first-served basis. The weekend Option III (September 25-28) is $1200 pp; Option II (September 22-28) is $2,010 per adult, $1885 per child under 18; Option I (September 22-26 , no Papal Mass) is $1425 per adult, $1300 per child under18. Reservations with $250 deposit are due January 15. For details, contact Amy Choi at 605-1551 x22 or email [email protected]. For other questions contact Kathleen at678-5800 x236 or email [email protected] and/or download the brochure at www.drvc.org. FK G etyyÄx January 4 ~ $25:Brian Sebetic, Sea Cliff January 5 ~ $25: Jeff & Julie Warner, East Norwich January 6 ~ $25: Jean & Jim Brown, Glen Head January 7 ~ $25: James Hoyle, Glen Head January 8 ~ $25: Yvonne Brantuas, Glen Head January 9 ~ $25: Anna Moore, Sea Cliff Tickets are in the church vestibule & parish center. 7 Pastor: Fr. Robert A. Romeo E-mail: [email protected] 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. *Holiday schedule: Jan 4 deadline-noon Dec 19; Jan 11 deadline-noon Jan 2. 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 32 Kirkwood Dr., Glen Cove CUSTOM FLOOR COVERING Carpet 䡲 Linoleum 䡲 Vinyl Tile Residential 䡲 Commercial 䡲 Marine Showroom By Appointment 516-674-9417 Cell: 516-903-0786 Email: [email protected] Shop at Home Sales Installation Free Estimates Peter Loiodice 215 GLEN COVE AVE. 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