VIRTUS Update

Child Protection at St. Boniface

The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People promulgated by the Bishops of the United States in 2002 outlines specific practices and guidelines providing standards of safety in parishes and diocese throughout the United States.

In an effort to remain in compliance with these directives we are updating our records.

The process has been streamlined and the volunteer application, code of conduct and background screening can be accomplished online at www.Virtus.org. You will need your user name and password to update your account. If you need assistance please contact Virtus at 1-888847-8870 or helpdesk@vitus.org.

Active Volunteers:
If you are an active volunteer you may receive an email from Sterling Volunteers who will be asking you to update your background screening application on-line.

Please be aware that this is not a scam nor has your e-mail been hacked. It is merely a way for the parish to make sure its files are accurate and up to date.

Once you have accessed your account, review the information for accuracy and make any changes necessary by hitting the TOOLBOX tab at the top of the screen and choose Update My Account.

Any further questions please contact Christine Whited, our VIRTUS coordinator at stbonvirtus@gmail.com.

How the Diocese of Rockville Centre Has Been
Addressing Child Protection and
the Clergy Abuse Scandal

Scripture Study Group

St. Boniface Martyr Parish Scripture Study Group

Join us via Zoom on Thursdays at 7:30 pm. For more information and the Zoom link, please call Rosemary and John Murello at 516-676-2767.  

Charismatic Prayer Group

St. Boniface Martyr Parish Charismatic Prayer Group

Looking for a deeper relationship with God?  Join us Mondays from 7:30 to 8:30 pm via Zoom.  All disciples are invited to be enriched by God’s love through praise, music and Scripture.  For more information and the Zoom link, please call Rosemary and John Murello at 516-676-2767.  

Looking for a deeper relationship with God? You are invited to be touched by God’s love in a weekly evening of prayer with contemporary praise and worship music.


Streamed Christmas Masses

Severe Weather Alert

On Thursday, December 17, 2020, all Parish Offices will be closed because of severe winter storm conditions. No 8 AM daily Mass and 10 AM Funeral Mass for Karen Schenck postponed until Friday, December 18 at 10 AM.

Christmas Around the World

The virtual Christmas Around the World on December 5, 2020 was a success.  Here is the link to the video that we aired on the livestream.  You can watch it by clicking this link or catching the replay on our Facebook page.  You will see a couple of guest appearances!!!
Click Here To View: Christmas Around The World 2020 ~ 5th Anniversary Virtual Event

The Christmas Around the World 5th Anniversary was a Virtual Facebook live-stream compilation of acts and representations from around the globe. 

All Souls Day

Special All Souls Day Mass

There will be an All Souls Day Mass at 4pm on Sunday, November 1,  to remember all those who have died during this past year. The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day) is Monday, November 2. Mass will be celebrated at 8am.

St. Elvis Final Vows

Streamed Live on our Parish Facebook Page

A recording of the streamed Mass may be viewed here: https://www.facebook.com/220100611333286/videos/619302388751168

Farewell, Fr. Perera

Fr. Perera’s Bishop, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ramjith, Archbishop of Columbo, has appointed Fr. Perera as Dean and Chairperson of St. Thomas Aquinas College in Columbo effective immediately.  Fr. Perera is arranging for travel to his native country Sri Lanka and will be leaving St. Boniface Martyr Church in mid-October.  A special Mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated on Sunday, October 4 to thank Fr. Perera for his service to St. Boniface, wish him well in his new position, and for safe travels back to Sri Lanka.   We wish Fr. Perera farewell and congratulations!  May God continue to bless your Ministry and Priesthood!

This is a recording a of the October 4, 2020 Mass of Thanksgiving bidding fond farewell to Fr. Perera.
A Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated on Sunday, October 4 at 10:30 am to thank Fr. Perera for his service.

First Communion Masses

Sunday Masses for August 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th will be live streamed on Facebook at 12 noon, since First Communion will take place at those Masses. Since the number of people who may attend in person is limited due to the Covid-19 crisis, live-streaming will allow people who can’t be admitted to still be part of the celebration, at least virtually.