Mass Schedule

•  Daily Mass   8am in Chapel
•  Sunday Masses:  Saturday: 5pm Vigil;   Sunday: 8 am,10:15am
•  Holy Day Masses:  5pm Vigil; 8am, 7pm
•  Special Intentions Mass:   5pm first Saturday of month

 

 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As a gesture of welcome from the parish community, each child receives a special invitation card inviting them to the Table of the Lord, handmade by members of the parish Senior Outreach.  Eileen Krieb coordinates both the First Eucharist and the Confirmation programs.

Volunteers are needed to assist the Sacrament Coordinator with administrative duties and hospitality.