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St. Boniface Martyr
Roman Catholic Church
Established 1898 ~ Sea Cliff, New York
Serving the people of God in Sea Cliff,
Glen Head, Glenwood Landing, Glen Cove
and surrounding communities.
Reverend Kevin J. Dillon, Pastor
We are a pilgrim people
on a journey toward the Kingdom of God.
Join us!
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time: November 15, 2020
ONLINE MASS: The Sunday 10:30am Mass and selected liturgies may be viewed live online or recorded:
1. On Facebook: www.facebook.com/StBonifaceMartyr/
2. Without Facebook: https:// st-boniface-martyr-church.freeonlinechurch.com/live
3. On our Website: www.saintboniface.org (see Online Streams)
Mass Schedule: 8am Mondays through Saturdays.
Sundays: 5pm Saturday; Sunday: 9am, 10:30am;12pm.
Christmas Eve Masses: 2:30pm*, 4pm, 5:30pm
*Dispensation received from the Bishop for Christmas 2020
Church Hours: 8am-2:30pm Monday - Friday;
8am-6pm Saturday; 9am-1pm Sunday.
Confession: Saturday 4pm-4:45pm in the Parish Center
Parish Address: 145 Glen Avenue
Sea Cliff, New York 11579
Phone: 516-676-0676; Fax: 516-674-6742
Email: stbonchurch@gmail.com
Website: www.saintboniface.org
www.facebook.com/StBonifaceMartyr/
Office Hours: 10am-2pm
Monday - Friday; 9am-12pm Saturday.
St. Vincent de Paul Society: If you know
of any parishioners needing assistance,
call Jovanna Lemonda at 516-676-0676
x124 and leave a message with contact
information. A Vincentian will call them.
Outreach Pantry: If you know parishioners
in need of food, please call the Directors
of Parish Social Ministry, Jody Fleischmann
or David Meagher, 516-676-0676 x125
with the person’s name, address and number.
Food will be delivered to them safely.
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Liturgy Schedule
Sunday, November 15: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday, November 17: St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Prov 31:10-31; Ps 128:1-5; 1 Thess 5:1-6; Matt 25:14-30 Rev 3:1-22; Ps 15:1-5; 1 John 4:10; Luke 19:1-10
8am Mass Intention: Angela Hughes
The bread, wine, altar candles and sanctuary lamp Wednesday, November 18: Dedication of the
used in this week’s celebrations were donated Churches of Peter and Paul
in loving memory of Margaret R. Floccari Rev 4:1-11; Ps 150:1-6; John 15:16; Luke 19:11-28
by Colleen Bertrand. 8am Mass Intention: James Sullivan
5pm Saturday: Margaret R. Floccari, Parishioners Thursday, November 19
Rev 5:1-10; Ps 149:1-9; Ps 95:8; Luke 19:41-44
9am Sunday Mass: Maureen Schilt
8am Mass
10:30am Sunday Mass: Irma Berkley, Melissa Martin
Friday, November 20
12pm Sunday Mass: Edward "Whitey" Ford Rev 10:8-11; Ps 119:14-131; John 10:27; Luke 19:45-48
Monday, Nov 16: Ss. Gertrude & Margaret of Scotland 8am Mass
Rev 1:1-4, 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-6; John 8:12; Luke 18:35-43 Saturday, November 21: Presentation of Mary.
8am Mass Intention: Albert Talamo Rev 11:4-12; Ps 144:1-10; 2 Tim 1:10; Luke 20:27-40
8am Mass
The Prayer to St. Michael: St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against
the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the
heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into Hell Satan and the other evil spirits who prowl about
the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.
Opening Hymn: “ We Gather Together”
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Prayers & Readings also came forward and said, 'Master, you gave me
two talents. See, I have made two more.' His master said
GLORIA: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to him, 'Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since
to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great
adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your responsibilities. Come, share your master's joy.’ Then
great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty the one who had received the one talent came forward
Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, and said, 'Master, I knew you were a demanding person,
Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of harvesting where you did not plant and gathering
the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of where you did not scatter; so out of fear I went off and
the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right buried your talent in the ground. Here it is back.' His
hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are master said to him in reply, 'You wicked, lazy servant!
the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the So you knew that I harvest where I did not plant and
Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory gather where I did not scatter? Should you not then
of God the Father. Amen. have put my money in the bank so that I could have got
READING 1: When one finds a worthy wife, her value it back with interest on my return? Now then! Take the
is far beyond pearls. Her husband, entrusting his heart talent from him and give it to the one with ten. For to
to her, has an unfailing prize. She brings him good, and everyone who has, more will be given and he will grow
not evil, all the days of her life. She obtains wool and rich; but from the one who has not, even what he has
flax and works with loving hands. She puts her hands will be taken away. And throw this useless servant into
to the distaff, and her fingers ply the spindle. She the darkness outside, where there will be wailing and
reaches out her hands to the poor, and extends her grinding of teeth.'"
arms to the needy. Charm is deceptive and beauty APOSTLES’ CREED: I believe in God, the Father
fleeting; the woman who fears the LORD is to be almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus
praised. Give her a reward for her labors, Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the
and let her works praise her at the city gates. Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under
Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he
READING 2: Concerning times and seasons, brothers
descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from
and sisters, you have no need for anything to be
the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the
written to you. For you yourselves know very well that right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he
the day of the Lord will come like a thief at night. will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in
When people are saying, "Peace and security," then the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the
sudden disaster comes upon them, like labor pains communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the
upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness,
NICENE CREED: I believe in one God, the Father
for that day to overtake you like a thief. For all of you almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things
are children of the light and children of the day. We visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
are not of the night or of darkness. Therefore, let us the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before
not sleep as the rest do, but let us stay alert and sober. all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from
GOSPEL: Jesus told his disciples this parable: "A man true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the
going on a journey called in his servants and entrusted Father; through him all things were made. For us men
his possessions to them. To one he gave five talents; to and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and
another, two; to a third, one - to each according to his by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and
ability. Then he went away. Immediately the one who became man. For our sake he was crucified under
received five talents went and traded with them, and Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and
made another five. Likewise, the one who received two rose again on the third day in accordance with the
made another two. But the man who received one went Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at
off and dug a hole in the ground and buried his master's the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory
money. "After a long time the master of those servants to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will
came back and settled accounts with them. The one who have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the
had received five talents came forward bringing the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
additional five. He said, 'Master, you gave me five who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
talents. See, I have made five more.’ His master said to who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one,
him, 'Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one
were faithful in small matters, I will give you great Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to
responsibilities. Come, share your master's joy.’ the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to
Then the one who had received two talents come. Amen.
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Let Us Pray Stewardship
For Our Deceased Sunday Stewardship Donation
For Our Sick Thank you for your Stewardship of $5432.
Lucia Alonso, William Anderson, Brandon Arena, Today there will be a second collection for Fuel.
Charlie Brackenridge, Richard Brown, Camille Costa, Next week there will be a second collection for
Therese Curry, Carmela DelGaudio, Human Development/Home Missions.
Hardai Dhandari, Daniel Garcia, Gary Gullo,
Mary Jo Hauser, Cecelia Hernandez, Sairah Khan, October Faith Direct Donations
Abby Kolkhorst, Toni Lauria, Georgia Leim, Stewardship - $13,627 (4 weeks)
Bruce McGhee, Bobbi McDonald, Janet McKinnon, Maintenance and Repair - $898
Josephine Mamantel, Joseph Marra, Respect Life (DRVC) - $524
Michelle Martone, Kenneth Moore, John Moran, Project Faith Stream - Video Camera - $1,600
Fr. Daniel Nash, Kim Occhiogrosso, John Orozco, One Time Gifts - $155; All Souls - $537
Anthony Palma, Michelle Perone, Danielle Robinson, World Mission Sunday (DRVC) - $447
Tom Ryan, Jr., Abagail Salva, Pat Sawicki, $3,339 per week online via Faith Direct.
Karen Schenck, Bill Schiller, Vincenza Scire, 102 participating families as of 10/23/20
Anna Fiora Seda, Anna Stella, Katrina Stern,
Steven Taibbi, Steven Tipton, Eric Tyrkko,
Glenn Van Pelt, Sr., Joe Vulpis, Lisa Vulpis,
Scott Warner.
If request
you haven't done so already, I prayerfully
that you consider joining the many
Requests for inclusion on the sick list must be made families who use Faith Direct to fulfill their very
by an immediate family member through Fr. Kevin. generous stewardship commitments to our parish
and the wider church.
For Our Military
Faith Direct permits you to donate online and I am
Lieutenant Melissa Buffa & Lieutenant Travis Buffa
most pleased with the their service. Please visit
First Lieutenant Nicholas Cavallone, USAF
Lance CPL Matthew B. Christman faith.direct/NY820 or call 866-507-8757. You may
Second Lieutenant Mario Coronel, US Army access your account and make changes any time.
Second Lieutenant Matthew Coronel, US Army For those already enrolled, Thank You for your
Flight Lieutenant Joseph Doyle participation in the Faith Direct! eGiving has proven
US Marine Lance CPO Philip W. Grella, III to be the most cost-effective way for St. Boniface
Jake A. Hojnowski, Sailor E-3, US Navy Martyr to receive your generous donations.
Lance CPL Gregory Knox - Fr. Kevin
Sgt. Christian Lada, US Army
Christian Pace Laderer, MMN3, US Navy
Private First Class Ignazio LaManna, US Army Got Wheels?
Private First Class Vincent S. LaManna, Jr., US Army
The Sisters are asking
Lieutenant Brian McMenamin
Lieutenant Ian McMenamin Parishioners if any of you
Private First Class Joshua McMillan have an inexpensive car
Lieutenant Michael R. Ragusa, USN that you would like to sell
SPC Jennifer Sinski, US Army or even donate to them. The Sisters need
Colonel Bryan Schiller, Army Reserve another car because of their different work
Ensign Joseph Varello, USN schedules. Please call the Parish Office
Lieutenant Commander Drew Whitting, US Navy at 516-676-0676 if you are able to help. Thank you!
Sgt. Luke Whitting, US Army
Captain Christina Merrick-Wright
Captain Bradley Wright, US Army. Book Drive: Fr. Azubuike’s cousin is
sponsoring a Middle and High School
Library in his village in Nigeria. Please
"When you have free moments, go faithfully donate new and gently used books on
to prayer. The good God is waiting for you there." all subjects and novels. Books may be dropped off at
— St. Julie Billiart the parish center or the rectory. Thank you!
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Thanksgiving 2020
The St. Boniface Martyr Thanksgiving Day Mass, Thursday, November 26,
will be at 9:30am. There will be no 8am mass that morning.
The Mass intention will be thanksgiving for all the living and deceased
parishioners of St. Boniface Martyr Church.
The entire Thanksgiving Day Collection will be donated to the
St. Boniface Martyr Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
When you make a donation to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, you give
hope to your neighbors in need.
To make a donation, you may use the special St. Vincent de Paul envelopes
available in the vestibule of the church or any envelope marked
“St. Boniface SVDP.”
You may deposit your donations in the St. Vincent de Paul donation box
in the church vestibule, drop it off at the parish center (through the mail
slot in the door), or mail it to:
St. Boniface SVDP
145 Glen Avenue
Sea Cliff, NY 11579
Kindly print “SVDP” in the memo area of your check.
Donations may be made after Thanksgiving and are always welcome.
Thank you!
“Charity is the cement which binds Communities to God
and persons to one another . . .” - St. Vincent de Paul
Believe in Magic — Your Own! You may bring Thanksgiving food
We each have a little something special we can call to be blessed to your pew
our own. Maybe it’s school smarts or street smarts. for 9:30am Mass on Thanksgiving.
Maybe you know your way around the halls of power You and your food will be blessed
or around the kitchen. Some are good with kids,
others with elders, still others with sick or dying people.
from the altar while you remain
You might be great with people, or math, or words, at your seat. Food is not to be
or research. You could be physically strong or have placed before the altar.
that dogged ability to keep at a task when everybody else
gives up. Do an assessment of your gifts and skills.
Whatever your special magic is, put it at the disposal
of grace.
“Master, you gave me five talents. See, I have made five
more.”
November 15 Readings: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31;
1 Thessalonians 5:1-6; Matthew 25:14-30.
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Participate in Our Wreath Fundraiser & Support St. Boniface Martyr Church!
This year our Parish Wreath Sale Fundraiser will be 4. Send or give your essential workers a beautiful
contactless and all orders will be shipped directly to fresh gift to thank them.
the recipients. (Please note: Shipping is FREE! There 5. Anyone can purchase using our link and Parish ID,
will be no orders shipped to the church like last year.) even people outside of our parish and state!
Here are the ways you can help to make our So please share with your family and friends
Parish Fundraiser a success: (tell them, email them, text them, post on social
1. Order at least one wreath/swag/centerpiece, etc. media) to ask them for their support.
for your home - through the link below using You can start ordering now!
our Parish ID.
Here is the link: www.GiftItForward.com
2. Do your Christmas shopping with us
by purchasing the fresh products through Fundraising Code/Parish ID: STBONINY001
our fundraiser link and gift people in your life Many of our regular parish fundraisers such as our
with a fresh, beautiful wreath. Feast by the Shore, our Yard Sale and our Sea Cliff
3. Think of those that are not able to get out Mini-Mart Cider Donut Sale were cancelled this year.
and purchase Christmas decor - either share this Help make this Parish Fundraiser a huge success
information with them or gift them with a wreath or just by spreading the word and sharing the link.
swag. Many hands make light work!
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Project Faith Stream Ministry
Volunteers Needed The Sunday Mass dispensation is in effect indefinitely as per the
We are looking for Social Media and Diocese of Rockville Centre. The Diocese strongly encourages the
Tech Savvy Parishioners to help out sick and vulnerable due to age or health conditions to remain at
with our new Faith Stream Ministry! home and view Mass online or on TV (CFN: Catholic Faith Network).
If you: The St. Boniface Martyr Church Sunday 10:30am Mass
→ are comfortable with live- and other selected liturgies may be viewed live online
streaming on Facebook (or recorded) via these links:
→ know your way around basic Facebook: www.facebook.com/StBonifaceMartyr/
social media and navigating If you don’t use Facebook: https://
websites st-boniface-martyr-church.freeonlinechurch.com/live
→ are at ease with troubleshooting Website: www.saintboniface.org (see Online Streams)
→ have a desire to serve people in
our parish by helping with online The Faith Direct link to donate to the video system is
masses https://membership.faithdirect.net/givenow/NY820/39917
then Faith Stream Ministry is for If you prefer to contribute by check, please make the check out
you! Please contact Belinda at to “St. Boniface Martyr Church” and in the notes kindly put
stbonym@gmail.com or “Project Faith Stream” or “Video System.”
516-676-0676 x123 to learn more THANK YOU for your continued support in bringing the
about this newly formed ministry! St. Boniface Martyr Faith Stream Ministry to those unable
to attend mass in church during this time.
Parish Information
Pastor: Rev. Kevin J. Dillon; stbonpastor@gmail.com Bulletin Editor: Julie Byrne x128. Early Deadline
For November 29 issue:10am Thursday, November19.
In Residence: Fr. Azubuike Igwegbe; Regular Deadline: Mondays at 10am. Email submissions:
frazubuike@yahoo.com stbonbulletin@gmail.com after approval from Fr. Kevin.
Deacon: Tom Fox: 516-676-0676 x 126; Registration: We welcome new members to our
stbondcntom@gmail.com parish family. Please contact the office.
The Sisters of Jesus the Saviour: 676-0676 x101 Baptism: Please contact the office to arrange an
Director of Music & Liturgy: Jeffrey Schneider; interview and class. Godparents must have received
676-0676 x105; stbonmusic@gmail.com the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist,
Confirmation) and live in harmony with the
Business Manager: Eileen Krieb; 676-0676 x 110; Catholic Church.
stbonfinance@gmail.com
Matrimony: Engaged couples are to call the parish
Director of Religious Education (DRE): Karen Croce office before any other arrangements are made.
516-671-0418 or email stbonccd@gmail.com. A minimum of six months is needed.
Director of Youth Ministry & Community Development: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): An
Belinda Basaca Zeitlin 516-676-0676 x123; ongoing process of formation for those interested in
stbonym@gmail.com becoming Catholic. Email Jane Serpico at
Facilities Manager: Frank Sujecki 516-676-0676 stbonRCIA@gmail.com or call 516-676-0676 x130.
Office Administration: Karen Croce: Mon/ Thu/Fri; Bereavement Support: Call David Meagher
Joan Schiller: Tues/Wed; Sr. Vianney, SJS: Sat. at 516-676-0676 x131.
516-676-0676 x 0; stbonchurch@gmail.com. CYO: Call Kevin Kelly at 516-676-0676 x 122.
Webmaster: Robert Lynch; www.saintboniface.org; Diocese of Rockville Centre
stbonweb@gmail.com; text/call 516-782-7494 50 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11571
516-678-5800; or www.drvc.org
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