Parish Council Meeting Minutes

January 30, 2018 at the Rectory

In attendance: Fr. Kevin, Fr. Perera, John Daley, Bill Schiller, Scott Whitting, Ben Szemerenyi, Debbie Mink, Joe Giordano, Gina Pisciotta, Belinda Basaca Zeitlin.

Opening Prayer

Discussion of concerns brought up: in light of the flu epidemic whether we will hold hands during the Our Father, shake hands at sign of peace, continue offering the Precious Blood, have coffee and cake after mass during Lent; Emergency Preparedness and Precautions.

After consultation with both the Staff and Pastoral Council, decision was made to keep the current practices in place. We will not discontinue any of the aforementioned suggestions, but rather leave it up to the individuals who may choose NOT to drink from the chalice and who may choose to abstain from the Sunday morning coffee/cake.  The amount of precious blood however, will be decreased as there seems to be some left over at every mass and many ministers do not want to consume the remaining precious blood in the chalice.

Deacon Frank McGuinness of the Office of Risk management of the Diocese contacted Fr. Kevin and stated that parishes should have some plan of action emergency preparedness, whether it is an individual suffers a medical emergency such as a heart attack, a terrorism type event, other emergencies.  Members of the Pastoral Council will look into/research training for these emergency events.

Parish “Thank You” Party – March 18, 4pm-8pm, at Knights of Columbus.

Discussion of Lenten Parish Mission, March 19-21, which this year will be led by a layperson, Jim Ryan.

Former Pastor, Fr. Mike Torpey’s 50th anniversary as a priest, Sunday June 3rd at noon.  He will be saying 12 noon mass at St. Boniface to celebrate this occasion!

Deacon Tom St. Boniface Lecture in the church possibly for June 10th in honor of Feast Day of St. Boniface, will also have light refreshments, raffle, suggested donation $10 will include raffle ticket. To be hosted by the Madonna Mother Support Circle. Belinda will verify date with Deacon Tom.

Marriage tips video pro bono video to be done with married parishioners giving tips for a lasting marriage, to be unveiled at the lecture in June. These can be used for Pre–Cana and Madonna Mother Support Circle ministries.

Parish Yard Sale: September 29

Handel’s Messiah: December 2

Christmas Around the World: December 8

Welcome Committee: Each new parishioner family receives a folder with all the ministries, Faith Direct, etc. after they register in the parish.

Helping Hands Contact List discussion: benefits vs. liabilities; will look into legalities

Miscellaneous news: Back field legal issues: we needed to have a fence built in, so we got one and the field is now all fenced in. Also, cars are not to block the garage behind rectory because priests need the way clear for emergencies.

Open floor for questions from the Council:

Pastoral council virtual; suggestion box; ¨stbonpc¨ email – Belinda to speak with Robert Lynch to set up, Belinda will also distribute all the pastoral council email addresses to its members.

Next Pastoral Council will be scheduled for some time in June – exact date TBA and emailed to all members in lieu of postal mailing.

Closing Prayer

Creative Ministries Inc. Presents

JOURNEY, CROSS & CRUCIFIXION

Friday, March 20, 2020, 8 pm

St. Boniface Church

The Journey, Cross & Crucifixion is a journey back through time. It is an opportunity to walk with Christ and become one with Him and the people who walked with Him. For many who have shared the Journey it is almost as if it were happening now for the first time.

The music, narration, dialogue and poignant silences all add to the power of this prayerful meditation. To be part of The Journey, Cross & Crucifixion is to experience the complete and utter frustration and devastation of Mary, the frustration of Simon, the loneliness and desolation of John, Pilate’s struggle between justice and expediency, the excruciating pain and degradation Jesus suffered on the way to Calvary and His ultimate death on the Cross.

For over thirty years, the troupes have been presenting this powerful Journey to churches and schools throughout Long Island, leading people of all ages in a powerful, prayerful Lenten experience. The troupes are made up of volunteer actors, singers and musicians who use their gifts to bring the Passion Story to life.

The North Shore Chamber Choir and our very own cantors Kathleen Clancy and Christopher Lau will be featured in this beautiful, moving musical performance directed by our very own Jeffrey Schneider. It is truly a wonderful and joyous way to start the Christmas Season. Wine and cheese social follows. Tickets are $25 and are available online or at the door.

Click here to purchase tickets online.

Christmas Around the World takes place on Saturday, December 9th, 2017 in the St. Boniface Gym immediately after the 5 pm Mass and tree lighting and blessing of the crèche.

This is a Parish run event where we have Christmas displays and treats from many countries.

Ways you can lend a helping hand:

• Represent a country by coordinating a table at the event (we have 14 countries already!)
• Performing a holiday dance or song representing your country
• Helping to obtain or make raffle baskets and donations for the silent auction
• Helping at the event like selling tickets for the 50/50 raffle
• This year we are having a cookie swap booth so we are looking for bakers and people to help run that booth!
• We need help setting up, during the event and cleaning up afterwards as well!
• Bring your family & friends to start celebrating the Christmas Season in the most festive way!

For more information or to lend your support, please contact:
Email Belinda at bzbasaca@gmail.com or call/text 516-551-2788.

A Fun, Free, Parish-Run Event with:

Christmas Displays & Treats from Different Countries

Silent Auction & 50/50 Raffle

Live Entertainment & Christmas Carol Sing-Along

Photo Op with Special Mystery Visitors from the North Pole! 

Would you like to:

• Save time and money
• Make your home safer
• Become healthier AND
• Help support our Parish at the same time?

Father Kevin and St. Boniface Parish are pleased to welcome Judith Grant, nurse practitioner and health advocate who will present information about a way to accomplish all this…and create a perpetual fund-raiser for our parish.

Please join us for a powerful and informative presentation on a new way to shop and save money while supporting St. Boniface.

Tuesday, 23, 2017 at 2:00 pm or 7:30 pm in the Church.

You are cordially invited to a FUNdraiser to support our St. Boniface Martyr Parish Outreach Center  & St. Vincent de Paul Parish Conference.

This FUNdraiser is an opportunity to see old friends and make new friends all while sharing your bounty and raising money for the needs in our community!

The evening will consist of a buffet dinner catered by Brookville Delicatessen & Caterers, dessert, wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee and tea.

Prize Baskets and a 50/50 Raffle

Mark your calendar for:

Sunday, October 15, 2017 from 4pm to 8pm

Knights of Columbus Hall, 83 Sea Cliff Avenue, Glen Cove

Ticket Prices:    $30.00 Seniors    $40.00 Adults

**Anyone who brings a NEW unwrapped game, toy, Lego set

or sports ball will receive 7 free basket chances.

(**limit one offer per person)

Please purchase your tickets in advance.

Tickets will be sold after Mass starting in mid September or may be purchased at the Parish Office.

If you have any questions, would like to help with the event, or would like to donate a basket, please contact

Jovanna Lemonda at Jovanna.Lemonda@gmail.com or Pat Fox at pattomfox@gmail.com or 676-1443.

Our Parish is hosting a Spring Easter Mission on May 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10, 2017.

The Mission will be led by Father Michael P. Sullivan, O.S.A., who travels the country year-round providing parishes with unique and dynamic retreats.  Fr. Sullivan will preach at all the weekend Masses on Saturday, May 6 and May 7, and at 7:30 pm on the evenings of Sunday, May 7, Monday, May 8, Tuesday, May 9 and Wednesday, May 10.

• Day 1: To Be Born Again
• Day 2: The Healing Love of Jesus
• Day 3: The Call to Be Church
• Day 4: Our Response to the Call

Fr. Sullivan will preach about the retreat at all weekend Masses!

About Father Sullivan

Our Mission will be led by Father Michael P. Sullivan, O.S.A.. Fr. Michael travels the country year-round providing parishes with unique and dynamic retreats.

Father Michael P. Sullivan, O.S.A., was born in New York City. He received a bachelor’s degree from Villanova University and his master’s in theology from Augustinian College. Father Sullivan did graduate work at the Catholic University of America and also received a master’s degree in counseling from St. John’s University. Ordained at the Basillica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. He spent eight years in parish ministry. Father Sullivan served as pastor in the Albany Diocese and as pastor of Saint Nicholas of Tolentine, the parish of his youth in N.Y.C. He was instrumental in establishing the Marriage Encounter movement in the Delaware Valley and was subsequently appointed to full-time retreat work and parish renewal preaching.

CONFESSION, Saturday, April 8 at 4 pm

PASSION (PALM) SUNDAY, April 9

• April 8 – April 9
• Masses: Saturday:  5 pm
• Sunday:  9 am, 10:30 am & 12 pm

PENANCE DAY – MONDAY, April 10

• (Diocesan Day of Reconciliation)
• 3pm – 9pm (Individual Confessions)

HOLY THURSDAY, April 13

• 9 am Morning Prayer
• Holy Thursday Pilgrimage to St. Rocco and St. Patrick
• 7:30 pm Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper
• Adoration at Repository until 10:45 pm
• Concluding with Night Prayer at 10:45 pm

GOOD FRIDAY, April 14

• 9 am Morning Prayer
• 12 pm Children’s Station of the Cross
• 3 pm Solemn Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion
• 4:30 pm-6 pm Confessions
• 7:30 pm Solemn Stations of the Cross presented by Youth Group

HOLY SATURDAY, April 15

• 9 am Morning Prayer
• 11 am-12 pm Confessions
• 12 pm Blessing of the Food
• 7:30 pm The Easter Vigil

EASTER SUNDAY, April 16

Masses:

• 9 am
• 10:30 am
• 12 pm

EASTER EGG HUNT

After 10:30 am Easter Sunday Mass on  the parish field.