Fr. Matthew Paul Sanfilippo
PO Box 20515, Floral Park,USA
Summary
I’m an ordained in the Sacred Order of the Priesthood in the Episcopal Church and I'm a Board Certified Chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains and the Spiritual Care Association. I’m passionate about preaching the Gospel, the ministration of the Sacraments, and the provision of Pastoral Care. I'm skilled in delivering engaging sermons, leading worship services, and offering pastoral care. I have a strong ability to connect with diverse groups and facilitate meaningful discussions on faith, ethics, and community service.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Episcopal Priest & Chaplain
Episcopal Health Services, Inc. (EHS)—St. John’s Episcopal Hospital
Far Rockaway, NY
08.2024 - Current
- In addition to celebrating the Eucharist and administering the Sacraments daily, I provide loving and dignified pastoral/spiritual care to all patients and team members
- I also provide pastoral/spiritual care to the local first responders who aid and transport patients from the community to the hospital
Curate Priest
The Episcopal Church of the Ascension
Rockville Centre, NY
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Under the Rector's supervision, I, as the Curate, share in the responsibilities of the parish's liturgical, sacramental, pastoral, programmatic, and administrative ministries
- The Curate works with other paid and volunteer staff, exercising lead responsibility in areas assigned by the Rector
Supply Priest
St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church
Lynbrook, NY
06.2022 - 07.2022
- I provided liturgical leadership and support for the congregation while searching for a rector
Police Officer
City of New York Police Department (NYPD)
New York, NY
07.2012 - 10.2019
- I performed police-related work such as apprehending crime suspects; intervened in various situations involving crimes in progress, aided cases, complaints, emotionally disturbed persons, etc.; responded to and investigated vehicular accidents; investigated specific offenses; interacted with prisoners; operated and maintained patrol vehicles; issued summonses; obtained information regarding incidents by interviewing witnesses, victims, and complainants; safeguarded and vouchered found, seized, or recovered property; providing information to the public; handled situations involving maltreated, abused, or missing children and the elderly; interacted with juveniles; prepared various forms and reports; testified in court; crime analysis reporting; and performing other related work
- Service retirement effective October 31, 2019
Paramedic
Fire Department of New York (FDNY)
Brooklyn, NY
09.1999 - 07.2012
- I Provided timely, professional pre-hospital emergency medical care/Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) to anyone who requests/requires it
- Triaged emergency calls coming into the 911 system, assigned the appropriate call categories, and provided patient care instructions to callers
- Liaison from Emergency Medical Dispatch to the New York City 911 receiving hospitals
- Resource coordinator for the volunteer ambulance corps; ensured continuity between the volunteer ambulance corps and the municipal ambulances in the New York City 911 system
- Dispatched emergency calls entered by the Assignment Receiving Dispatchers to the appropriate resources such as BLS & ALS ambulances, FDNY, and NYPD
- Authorized by the United States Secret Service and the NYPD to medically treat all sick and injured Heads of State, including the President of the United States et al., while staying in New York City
- Certified to instruct psychomotor skills and lecture courses leading to an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic and Paramedic level certification
Education
Master of Public Administration -
City University of New York—John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY01.2023
Master of Divinity - Military Chaplaincy Concentration
The Episcopal Theological Seminary of The Southwest
Austin, TX05.2022
NYPD Graduate Leadership Program -
City University of New York—John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY05.2018
Bachelor of Arts -
City University of New York—John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY05.2010
Skills
- Parish leadership
- Liturgics
- Pastoral/Spiritual Care
Certification
- Ordained to the Sacred Order of the Priesthood - 04/2022
- Board Certified Chaplain (Association of Professional Chaplains & Spiritual Care Association) - 10/2024
- New York State Department of Health Certified Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic.
- New York State Department of Health Certified Instructor Coordinator.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor.
Volunteer Experience
- Police Organization Providing Peer Assistance (POPPA), Peer Support/Chaplain
- Nassau County Critical Incident Management Team (CISM), Peer Support/Chaplain
- New York State Association of Fire Chaplains, Inc., Director—Region 8 South
- Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department, Inc., Lawrence, NY, 11559, Chaplain
- Floral Park Fire Department, Floral Park, NY, 11001, Chaplain
- Saint Andrews Society of the State of New York, New York, NY, Chaplain
Awards
- Numerous FDNY—EMS Pre-Hospital Life Save Commendations
- FDNY September 11, 2001 Survivor Medal and Ribbon
- Nassau County REMSCO ALS Provider of the Year (2007 & 2008)
- NYPD Transit Bureau “Cop of the Month” Award (Responsible for solving a robbery pattern)
- NYPD Meritorious Police Duty Award (Firearm arrest)
- NYPD Excellent Police Duty Award (2)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Episcopal Priest & Chaplain
Episcopal Health Services, Inc. (EHS)—St. John’s Episcopal Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Curate Priest
The Episcopal Church of the Ascension
08.2022 - 07.2024
Supply Priest
St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church
06.2022 - 07.2022
Police Officer
City of New York Police Department (NYPD)
07.2012 - 10.2019
Paramedic
Fire Department of New York (FDNY)
09.1999 - 07.2012
Master of Public Administration -
City University of New York—John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Master of Divinity - Military Chaplaincy Concentration
The Episcopal Theological Seminary of The Southwest
NYPD Graduate Leadership Program -
City University of New York—John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Arts -
City University of New York—John Jay College of Criminal Justice
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