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Oktoberfest!

August 30, 2013 by Maryellen Kerr Leave a Comment

Oktoberfest will be back this year by popular demand, on October 5, 2013, complete with a live German band, Bavarian dancers and wonderful German food and beer! Planning is well underway, and everyone is invited to join in the fun of organizing this great parish event!

We need volunteers to help run this event: sell tickets, arrange raffle baskets, set up, clean up, run the bar, etc.

Pass the word and ask your friends to join in the fun!

Tickets are $35 for Adults, $25 for children under 12. Sales begin after all Masses on the weekend of 8/31 and 9/1. Note that there are no reserved seats because this year’s Oktoberfest will be arranged in traditional “Beer Garden” style with long tables and open seating!

For information, contact Maryellen Kerr

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STRENGTH – a Paintball Day Retreat for Youth

July 29, 2013 by Chris Mandato Leave a Comment

POSTPONED until early Autumn: Stay tuned for new date!

STRENGTH: A Paintball Retreat
A fun opportunity for all entering 9-12 graders
to be a part of the St. Boniface Martyr Youth Group
and learn more about yourself and your faith!!!!

I can do all things through Christ, who gives me STRENGTH (Phil. 4:13)

Schedule of the Day’s Events

9:00am Check In at Parish Center Introductions, Opening Prayer, Games,

Lunch (please bring a bag lunch)

12:00 Leave for Paintball at High Velocity

4:30 Return for 5:00 Parish Mass

Pizza Diner

Closing Prayer and Activity

8:00 Pick-Up

What to Bring/Wear

– Bagged Lunch
– $40.00 cash or check made out to St. Boniface Martyr
– Old Sneakers and Socks
– Gym Shorts and t-shirt (to wear before and after as well as underneath your outfit for paintball)
– While playing wear: Old baggy pants, baggy sweatshirt, baseball cap or winter cap, optional gloves, optional layers. Basically anything that can help absorb the paintball.
– A plastic bag to put dirty clothes in afterwards.
– Masks and other paintball equipment are provided.

*Indoor arena is air-conditioned.

*Paint washes off

Paintball Waiver – please print, complete and return this waiver
to the Parish Center by August 14

St. Boniface Permission Slip – please print, complete and return this slip
to the Parish Center by August 14

Contact Information:

Chris Mandato
Youth Minister stbonym@gmail.com
Office phone: 516-676-0676 (Do not hesitate to call or email me with any questions or concerns)

High-Velocity Paintball
235 S Fehr Way Bay Shore, NY
(631) 242-2096
http://www.hivipaintball.com/

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Oktoberfest, Oct. 5

July 27, 2013 by Maryellen Kerr Leave a Comment

Oktoberfest is at St. Boniface on October 5, 2013 at 7pm!

Ticket are $35 for Adults, $25 for children under 12. Sales begin after all Masses on the weekend of 8/31 and 9/1. Note that there are no reserved seats because this year’s Oktoberfest will be arranged in traditional “Beer Garden” style with long table and open seating!

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Pilgrimage to National Basilica: September 28, 2013

July 18, 2013 by Mary Jo Lilly Leave a Comment

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
– photo by Robert Lynch

Our Parish will be participating in an historic Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C. on September 28, 2013.

The Pilgrimage will be led by Bishop William Murphy and the Auxiliary Bishops of the Diocese of Rockville Centre.

Bishop Murphy will preside at a Mass at the Basilica to honor Mary, Patroness of the United States, to mark the Year of Faith.

Join us for a day-long experience filled with opportunities for prayer, reflection, reconciliation and fellowship.

Our bus will be leaving from St. Paul the Apostle Church in Brookville, Address: 2534 Cedar Swamp Rd, Glen Head, NY 11545, click here for directions, at 5:30am, Saturday, September 28, 2013. Seats must be reserved in advance, and are going very fast! Please call the Parish Center at 516-676-0676 to reserve a seat. A deposit of $20 is required to reserve your seat, but that money will be refunded on the day of the trip; there is NO charge for the trip.

For information, please contact Mary Jo Lilly, email: mjlillysc@aol.com or phone: 516-965-4896.

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Fr. Mike Torpey’s Retirement

June 15, 2013 by Pat Warner Leave a Comment

Fr. Mike Torpey

Forty five years have passed since Fr. Mike Torpey was ordained to the priesthood. Now it is time for us to wish him well as he transitions into his retirement.

The parishioners of Our Lady Mount Carmel R.C. Church along with Fr. Mike’s family and friends are invited to Fr. Mike’s Parish Retirement Celebration in Patchogue.

Date:           Sunday, June 30, 2013
Time:            Directly following the 11:30 a.m. Mass
Location:      Our Lady Mount Carmel Parish Center
495 North Ocean Avenue, Patchogue, NY 11772

Click here for map and directions

Please RSVP to Pat Warner at 516-802-0247.

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Bagels, Belief and Beyond

June 9, 2013 by Fr. Kevin Dillon Leave a Comment

Please join Fr. Bob for “Bagels, Beliefs and Beyond”, an informal gathering to discuss any teaching of the Church. Ask any questions you might have regarding faith practices.

We will gather again after the 10:15am Sunday Mass on June 30, 2013 in the Parish Center Chapel.

Grab a cup of coffee in the Church vestibule after Mass and join us!

The June 9, 2013 session of Bagels, Beliefs and Beyond

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Feast by the Shore 2013

May 14, 2013 by Robert P. Lynch Leave a Comment

Great Food!

Wonderful Live Entertainment!

Fun Rides!

Enjoy the First Feast of the Season!

Feast Index

Entertainment Schedule

Live Entertainment every day in the Showmobile!

Thursday, May 16th
	6pm-9pm	*“Andy Aledort and The Groove Kings”,* featuring Susie Oswald
Friday, May 17th
	7pm-11pm	*“Six Gun”*
Saturday, May 18th
	1pm-3pm	*“TOFU”*
	7pm-11pm	*“Chicken Head”*
Sunday, May 19th
	1pm-2pm	*“Last Resort”*
	3pm-5pm	*Bob Rieger*

Feast Index

Location: Tappen Beach

The Feast by the Shore is held at beautiful Tappen Beach, on the shore of Hempstead Harbor, bordering Sea Cliff and Glenwood Landing.

Feast Index

Directions (click on map)

View Larger Map
Feast Index

Tickets:

“POP” (Pay One Price) is in effect for each day of the Feast! Your daily $25 POP ticket gets you free rides all day!

Food and Drink Directory

Feast Food Court: Hamburgers, Bratwurst, etc.
Villa Romeo: Meatball heroes; sausage and peppers; fried ravioli
Arata’s Hotdog Cart
Feast Bakery/Café: sponsored by Dunkin’ Donuts, St. Rocco’s Bakery, North Shore Farms, Landing Bakery, Brookville Deli
Beer & Wine Garden: featuring Bud, Bud Lite, Stella and wine

Feast Index

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Bishop John Ricard Missions Visit

May 5, 2013 by admin Leave a Comment

Bishop John Ricard with Fr. Bob and altar servers after 5pm Mass, May 4, 2013.

Bishop John Ricard is visiting our Parish on the weekend of May 4-5 to preach about the Missions. A special collection will be taken up the following weekend.

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