All Saints Regional Catholic School

Our parish school is situated on two campuses.  The Nursery and Pre-K programs are located at 321 Cedar Swamp Road in Glen Head.  Grades K through 8 are located at 12 Pearsall Avenue in Glen Cove.

We seek to educate our students within a family-centered Catholic community.  We commit ourselves to Gospel values as we seek to develop our students’ intellectual gifts and foster their spiritual growth.  Our aim is to prepare our students to lead creative and productive lives which contribute to the growth of both God’s kingdom and our nation.  For more info, visit www.asrcatholic.org.

St. Matthew’s Guild

The St. Matthew’s Guild is a group that meets every Monday to count the weekly offerings and submit the results to the computer area to be programmed for year end reporting to the parishioners. The group considers this endeavor an important and special offering to St. Boniface and feels blessed to be part of the ongoing work of the parish .

 

St. Matthew’s Guild

Interested in hearing more about St. Matthew’s Guild?

Contact Peggy Niper at 671-8827.

Ministries of Liturgy

Altar & Environment

	Altar & Environment This committee helps create an environment that is conducive to worship by evoking a sense of awareness of different liturgical seasons through tasteful altar decorations and by ensuring that the church grounds are maintained.  Training provided.

Music

Music The members of the music ministry support the Congregation in their sung prayer and deepen the joy and enthusiasm which music adds to community worship.  In the liturgical ministry of music, parish members assume leadership roles as cantors, instrumentalists and members of the adult and children’s choir. Both the children and adult choirs meet once a week to practice. Training provided.  For more information, contact Jeff Schneider.

Musical Ministry Directory
Choir	Contact Person	Telephone Number	Meetings
Family Choir	Jeff Schneider	516-676-0676	Sundays 9:45am in the choir loft
Adult Hand Bell Choir	Jeff Schneider	516-676-0676	Sundays 9:00am in the choir loft
Junior Bell Choir	Jeff Schneider	516-676-0676	Sundays 9:00am in the choir loft

Lectors

	Lectors In service to the assembly, these ministers are instruments through which God reaches out to His people and conveys His message of love and salvation through the proclamation of His Word. This ministry demands openness to the Spirit of God, insight, careful preparation and skills of interpretation and communication.  Training provided.

First Eucharist

	First Eucharist Family participation is critical in preparing a candidate to celebrate First Eucharist. Families and the candidate are invited to attend communal prayer services, workshops and a Blessing Cup Meal to prepare as a family for this sacrament. Family participation is critical in preparing a candidate to celebrate First Eucharist. Families and the candidate are invited to attend communal prayer services, workshops and a Blessing Cup Meal to prepare as a family for this sacrament. Through the sharing of scripture stories, prayer and growth experiences, the family recognizes the importance of daily life and how their life responds to the life of Jesus.  Through the Sunday Liturgy, communal prayer services and family workshops, the families gather as a small community in preparation for the celebration of the sacrament.  The coordinator invites parishioners to share their faith with the candidates during the workshops, offer administrative assistance or help coordinate the prayer service and the Blessing Cup Meal. The First Eucharist Program welcomes all candidates who are ready to continue the journey they began at baptism.  The Table of the Lord program combines group meetings after Sunday liturgy with home instruction.  At the Blessing Cup Meal the sacramental symbols of water, oil, bread, wheat and the special cup remind participants that as a family of God, they are unified.  Also, families are invited to gather for a prayer vigil to recognize the need to forgive and to be forgiven.

Eucharistic Ministers

	Eucharistic Ministers The members of this ministry assist the Presider in administering the Eucharist to parishioners during parish liturgies. Eucharistic ministers also distribute the Eucharist to the hospitalized, homebound and those residing in our local nursing homes.  Training provided.

Hospital Visitation

By testifying to God’s healing grace and strength, parish volunteers visit parishioners who are hospitalized in North Shore Hospital at Glen Cove.  Training provided.

Homebound or Hospitalized? We will be happy to bring Communion to anyone who is unable to come to church due to age or illness.  Call Mary Martone (homebound) at 516-676-3384 or Fred Haberle (hospital) at 516-676-6894.

Ministry of Consolation

This team of lay ministers reaches out to family members at the time of the death of a loved one.  The services that this ministry provides include attending and/or presiding at the wake, acting as a liturgical minister, singing in the funeral choir, offering hospitality and providing on-going support of family members.  Training provided.

St. Vincent De Paul

In a spirit of justice, charity and personal involvement, this ministry seeks to provide aid and comfort to the poor, the afflicted and the lonely.  Members of the Society make personal home visits; provide advocacy and support usually in the form of food vouchers, financial assistance, clothing and furniture.  (Training provided.)

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread When we pray the Our Father, we ask God to provide our food and necessities. The majority of us receive sufficient food. Others do not. We can be our Father’s instrument by providing “bread” for the needy, particularly during this cold, snowy and difficult winter. You do this by your contributions to the St. Vincent de Paul Society

Thanks to all who contributed to our St. Boniface St. Vincent de Paul Conference over the past year. We were able to help many of our neighbors. Some people had no money for food, others no beds – they were sleeping on the floor – or there was no heat or electricity!

Help Those in Need on Long Island
by donating your gently used furniture to the
St. Vincent de Paul Society

• We pick up items
• We give furniture to our neighbors in need.
• Your donations are tax-deductible

Buying a new car? Donate Your Old One!

Donate your car, boat, motorcycle, or truck to help others!

Help us help others on Long Island,

by donating your motor vehicle, boat or even real estate.
Proceeds from sales of these items will go directly to helping our neighbors in need.

We Help People:
Society of St. Vincent de Paul

516-822-3132

www.svdprvc.org

Social Programs

The goal of this ministry is to provide spiritual and social programs to enhance the well being of older persons and to provide compassion, presence and assistance to those in need.  Meetings are every Wednesday from September through June.

Finance

The ministry of finance is responsible for protecting the infrastructure and financial strength and well-being of the parish through careful planning, thoughtful execution of programs and sound financial practices.  Members of the Finance Committee are appointed by the pastor.

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The following article is copied from “From the Heart”, a newsletter on Stewardship topics which appeared in our parish bulletin October 3, 1999.  It was written by Finance Committee member Peter DeBuona.

As a member of the St. Boniface Finance Committee for several years, I find it sometimes difficult to equate finance to stewardship. Just by reading the parish directory in the weekly bulletin you become aware of the various ministries at St. Boniface and marvel at the talented people that sacrifice so much time to participate in such ministries. Each of these ministries touch so many souls and spirits. These ministries include Senior Outreach, Holy Hour, Scripture Group, Rosary and Justice and Peace.

How does the Finance Ministry fit in such a group? Finance is the science of the management of assets, including money, for a corporate body or institution. It took me a while to make the connection, but the fact is that the Finance Committee is a ministry and belongs right smack in the middle of all the organizations that care for the minds and souls of the St. Boniface family. Effectively managing the parish’s finances provides the resources for payment of ongoing maintenance such as painting the church, repairing the organ or even the reduction of long term debt. These activities ultimately benefit all the other ministries and enable them to better spread the good news. As a member of the Finance Committee, I have experienced tremendous satisfaction and witnessed many hours of debating to accomplish what is in the best interest of all parishioners. Looking back over the years, The Finance Committee appears to be serving its ministry well.

CYO

This ministry is for boys and girls who are interested in developing their talents as athletes, and for men and women who as coaches provide guidance, experience and Direction to the children.  The CYO Program offers young people the opportunity to grow as individuals and as contributing members of their teams, their parish and their community. In addition, a flourishing CYO program adds to the strength and vitality of the parish and offers the opportunity to build Christian community among its participants.

Eighty adult volunteers work with about 350 girls and boys in grades one through ten in basketball and baseball program.  Boy’s teams are coordinated by * and girl’s teams by Evan Portnoy.

Religious Education

The purpose of the parish Religious Education Program is to assist parents with the sacred responsibility of educating their children in the Catholic faith.  The parish offers formal classroom instruction through the Catechetical Ministry.  A catechist is a person who believes in Jesus Christ, lives that belief within a community of Catholics, and is called to share that belief with others.  Catechists, assistants and office volunteers are needed for all grade levels.  Adult education classes are provided for catechists, parents and all interested adults.

d Catechists Needed

Catechists and substitute catechists are needed . If you are interested, please contact Karen in the Religious Education Office (516-671-0418) as soon as possible.

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