Acknowledgments
None of us has lived the whole of this
parish history, but each one of us has helped create it. Many thanks go out to
all parishioners, friends, family members, publishers and those who, in any way,
helped this book come to fruition. The following people had a direct hand in
compiling this Journal and deserve special thanks:
The Historical Writers Centennial Committee
who met regularly, Annie Kyrkostas, coordinator, Mary Jo Rule, Carol Griffin,
Charlotte Baecher and Deirdre Hayes.
Marge Bevad, co-chairperson of the
Centennial Committee, who, from the very beginning, has been the bedrock upon
which all our efforts have been based. She has been there with unshakable
optimism, serene confidence and positive encouragement.
Annie Kyrkostas, coordinator of the
centennial writers committee, who has with infinite patience spent hours at the
computer and with boundless fortitude kept the whole endeavor manageable.
Carol Griffin who, as journalistic writer
and photographer, has provided a pictorial commentary on today’s unfolding
story of parish life. Her earnest research work has been a major contribution to
a parochial memoir which will be treasured by generations to come.
Mary Jo Rule, whose classical, poetic and
educational foundation has been an essential resource to this literary
undertaking.
Julie Byrne, co-chairperson of the
Centennial Committee, whose creative work with the biographical bulletin inserts
and generosity of time and perspective was invaluable.
Frances Gencarelli, parish secretary since
the early sixties, who has been our unofficial historian in residence. Her
authoritative resourcefulness in helping to keep the chronology in order has
been priceless.
Bill Barlow, former editor of the Parishioner, for his meticulous historical work and recordkeeping,
leaving us an invaluable resource from which to draw.
Regular Parishioner
photographers, Betty Madden, Katherine Spencer, Ken Spencer and Carol Griffin.
Frank O. Braynard, for the line drawing that
graces the cover of the Journal.
June Roberts, for her beautiful sketch of
the old church.
The St. Boniface Parish archives.
The Long Island Catholic, for historical
photos.
John J. O’Connell, photographer for
special events.
Even though much time and research was
devoted to the preparation of this book, it is subject to human error. If we
have failed to acknowledge the contribution of anyone, we express our sincere
regrets.
Centennial
Writers Committee
