SCOTUS JR. & SR. HIGH SCHOOL 402-564-7165 President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Ohnoutka
St. Bonaventure 2nd Sunday Of Lent March 17, 2019
Catholic Church 1565 18th Avenue
Columbus, Nebraska 68601
www.stboncc.com
Bulletin notices: Submit in writing to the rectory on March 18 for March 24
MASS SCHEDULE Weekend: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.-Spanish Twenty-four hour Eucharistic Adoration. Rosary is prayed 30 minutes before Mass. We are looking for rosary leaders for 6:30 p.m. Call the rectory to volunteer. Daily: Tuesday through Friday: 6:30 a.m.
SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: Saturday: 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. and by appointment
Baptism: Pre-Baptism class is required. Classes are offered every month on the Monday before the second Sunday. To register call the rectory. Parents should be active in their faith and be registered in the parish.
Marriage: Contact the pastor at least six months prior to a wedding. Couples should either be registered in the parish or have some connection to the parish.
Hospital Visitation: Due to privacy laws, hospitals no longer notify the parish office if parishioners are admitted. Please contact the rectory if you or one of your family members are going to be hospitalized.
Sick Calls: Contact the rectory if you are not able to attend Mass and would like Holy Communion on Sunday or First Friday.
Vocations: Do you have questions about vocations, or would like to talk about your vocation? Call the pastor, visit archomaha.org/ministries/vocations/, contact Fr. Roza at 402-558-3100 or [email protected] or our Vocation Commitee: Leonard & Theresa Gabriel 402-564-2593-L or 402-910-4563-T or [email protected]. We're here to help.
MASS INTENTIONS The Mass book for 2019 is open. Parishioners will be able to schedule up to 3 Mass intentions (up to 2 weekend Masses). Non-parishioners can schedule 1 Mass. Intentions should be made in person at the rectory. Remember, a Mass offered for an intention is of great value, even if you are not able to be physically present for the Mass.
PARISH NEWS
ST. BONAVENTURE COLUMBUS, NE
From our Pastor….
Many of us have visited other Catholic churches in our area, nation and even in other countries. When we enter a Catholic church where the Eucharist resides in the tabernacle, we can tell that there’s something different about the space, in addition to being in another church not our own. Although we can’t put our finger on it, there’s a “weightiness”. Today, we hear of the Transfiguration of Jesus. Jesus becomes radiant in glory, a foreshadowing of what the body of Jesus (and our body) will be like in Heaven. According to Scripture scholars, the word “glory” in Hebrew denotes “weight”, “importance”, “respect”, and “honor”. I am most aware of this “weightiness” in Adoration and during the Consecration at Mass. Christ is really present in his glory! God abides with us, despite our sinfulness. However, the closer we grow in relationship with Jesus, the more intensely we feel his presence. Lent provides additional opportunities for us to encounter Jesus. Resist the lie that says, “I’m not worthy of being close to God because of my sinfulness.” God knows our weakness (look at Peter, James and John sleeping when Jesus was praying). Don’t wait! Give yourself permission to release the weight of sin and unworthiness and experience a new kind of weight!
Blessings,
Welcome the following new parishioners to our parish:
Lizbeth Laguna Rojas: Silvana Dang Nguyen Thi Hoa Do Vicente & Viridiana Baro Jr.: Jorge, Azael, Amir
We welcome into the family of God through the waters of Baptism:
Mabel Marie Behle: Daughter of Nicholas & Nicole (McPhillips) Leah Magdalene Rief: Daughter of Clayton & Cassie (Behle)
LADIES OF THE LORD NEWS! Ladies of the Lord meeting is Monday, March 18. Students who attended the March for Life will present a program at 6:30 p.m. at Scotus' Little Theatre. A short business meeting will follow in the Scotus Library. Please note the location and time.
LOL Circle Rotation as follows:
March — Circles 5 & 6 Funeral Dinners
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PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND Under the spiritual direction of Father Michael Swanton, 12 Days beginning October 14, 2019. Come experience the Gospel stories we have all heard since our youth by traveling to Jerus- alem, Capernaum, Galilee and more! This will be a pilgrimage of a lifetime! Information located in the back of church or call Fr. Mike with any questions!
CHURCH CLEANING Thank you to the following people who cleaned the church on March 9: Beck & Abigail Lasks, Candy Vacha, Lori Humlicek, Virginia Martin, Les & Mary Svatora and Cathy Kohl
Crew #7 will clean the church on March 22 at 10:00 a.m.
PAPER GOODS DRIVE Ladies of the Lord are collecting paper products to be given to families who have lost a loved one. A tote will be at the back of church to collect the following: Kleenex, paper towels, plastic utensils, paper plates,
napkins, toilet paper, etc. All contributions are appreciated. Call Mary Hall with any questions, 402-910-4795
EASTER DUTY OBLIGATIONS Catholics in good standing are required to receive Holy Communion at least once a year. This precept should be fulfilled during the Easter Season. Catholics are also bound to confess serious (mortal) sins at least once a year, but this is not limited to the Lenten/Easter Season.
ARCHOMAHA UNITE Coming June 8, 2019, experience your faith as you’ve never seen it before - in a vibrant, joy-filled, one-day Catholic celebration we call ArchOmaha Unite. Thousands of Catholics from every corner of the archdiocese will rally together to celebrate hope, family, com-munity and ALL the things that make us “who we are” in the Archdiocese of Omaha at the CHI Health Center Arena. Learn more and register online at unite.archomaha.org - St Bonaventure has reserved a bus for the event. If interested, call Belinda at 402-564-7151 to reserve your spot. At this time, we estimate a cost of approximately $20-$22 per seat, which will include breakfast items. This is a great way to attend the event and not have to find a parking space or worry about driving!
Our priests NEED our prayerful support. Our next Praying for our Priests Holy Hour with Adoration and Benediction will be held on Sunday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Anthony's Church. If you have a book from Maria Regina Cleri, please bring it with you. Books will also be available there.
STEWARDSHIP SPANISH
ANUNCIOS en ESPAÑOL
LOTTERY CALENDAR WINNERS March 11 – March 17, 2019
$55-(0168) Pat Cieloha 03-11-19
$55-(0848) Nicole Vossen 03-12-19
$55-(0759) Jane Pekny 03-13-19
$55-(0903) Dee Bowman 03-14-19
$55-(0193) Ronald Ziola 03-15-19
$55-(0579) Michelle Fagin 03-16-19
$150-(1212) Noemi Cabrera 03-17-19
WEEKEND COLLECTIONS March 11, 2019
Contributions Received.……………………………….$13,478.89 Monthly Bank Withdrawals……………………….…..$13,650.00 Year-To-Date Actual Received……………..…….. ……$670,286 Year-To-Date Budget .…………………… ……………$747,630 Net Excess (deficit)..…………………………................($77,344)
STAINED GLASS WINDOWS 2nd collection………………….……$1,180.76 Donations to-date……………….…$65,363.12 Previous funds raised*…………….$54,465.00 Total estimated repair cost……….$280,000.00
*2017 & 2018 Night of Entertainment & K of C pledge Learn more online at http://stboncc.com/stained-glass-windows/
SCRIP SALES Buy Scrip: 1) in church from 9:30-noon on
Sundays, 2) during school hours at the school office or 3) with Presto Pay.
Dave Eisenmenger:Tom McPhillips, Zabawa Family, Mr . & Mrs. Hank Heimann Alvin Kurtenbach: Elaine Kur tenbach Family, M/M J im Thalken, Pat Augustine, M/M Mark Kudron, Judy Melcher, Annette Clevenger, M/M Rich Bernt, M/M Louis Kuta, M/M Hank Heimann, M/M Loren Cattau, M/M Virgil Lassek, M/M Jim Zuerlein, M/M Paul Weeder, M/M Ray Hajek, M/M Mike Moser, Joan Kurtenbach, M/M Dennis Heimer, M/M Joe Kelly, M/M Pat Wemhoff, M/M Tom Shank, M/M Arden Saalfeld, M/M Gene Hoessel, M/M Dave Boman, M/M Bill Noel, M/M Larry Mielak, Lynn Tredway, M/M Gene Engelbert, M/M John Cromwell, Ron Albracht, M/M John McPhail, M/M Scott Howerter, M/M Gerry Engelbert, M/M Chris Dreifust, M/M Pat Sackett, Leona Szudio, M/M John E. McPhail IV, M/M Joe Kelly, JoAnn Grossrode, M/M Tom Hilger, M/M James VanLent, LI-COR, Inc. Lucille A. Ciecior: M/M Richard Ternes Ronald Person: M/M Richard Ternes Jacqueline “Jacki” Mason: M/M Richard Ternes William A. (Bill) Merrill: M/M Richard Ternes
Project 2020 Dave Eisenmenger: Ray & Michelene Pilakowski Alvin Kurtenbach: Charlotte Staroscik, M/M Dick Van Dyke, M/M Ray Pilakowski
Stained Glass Windows Dave Eisenemenger: Dor is Horne, Mike & Diane Schneider, Jan Brezinsk Alvin Kurtenbach: M/M Steve Reichmuth, Dor is Horne, Mary Lou Podraza, M/M Rich Nosal, M/M Ed Heimann, Joe & Judy Engelbert
Mirar más allá del presente Por: Padre Jairo E. Congote
Normalmente cuando leemos el evangelio de la Transfigura-ción de Jesús, lo hacemos para aprender a mirar más allá del su-frimiento y de las dificultades del presente, para recibir fuerzas que nos permitan superar esas dificultades. De todas maneras el futuro siempre está en las manos de Dios: somos ciudadanos del cielo. La narración de la Transfiguración nos recuerda al Sinaí, monte del cual Moisés bajó radiante; allí también el profeta Elías vio la gloria de Dios. El Tabor es la plenitud del Sinaí. En el Tabor la conversación trata de un Nuevo Éxodo que pa-sara gloriosamente por la pasión, muerte y resurrección. San Lu-cas tiene detalles especiales en su relato: el milagro sucede mien-tras Jesús está en oración; los apóstoles están dormidos, como en Getsemaní. En ambas ocasiones Jesús se revela profundamente como humano y divino, vieron la gloria de Jesús, como Israel en el Éxodo había visto la gloria de Dios al examinar su salvación. La Transfiguración de Jesús es signo de la transfiguración que Jesús opera en cada cristiano; es el fruto de la oración, de la vida interior, porque eventualmente brilla y se ve lo que se lleva den-tro. En el bautismo tuvo lugar nuestra transfiguración inicial; aquel día quedamos poseídos por Cristo. Toda la vida cristiana es una transfiguración gradual de nuestra personalidad para que bri-lle Cristo en nosotros. El cristiano está llamado a transfigurar las rutinas de la vida para que pierdan su monotonía y simpleza; los cristianos tenemos que transfigurar nuestro mundo a través de la justicia y del amor; hay que transfigurar las cosas, mirándolas con ojos nuevos trans-figurados por la fe. El Señor nos ayuda dándose a nosotros en la Transfiguración Eucaristía, para que salgamos radiantes y transfi-gurados a transformar nuestro mundo. Si cambiamos nues-tra conducta externa por mucho tiempo, eso nos va cambiando poco a poco por dentro y aunque nos consideremos pecadores, acabamos siendo santos. En nuestro caminar cuaresmal, la Iglesia nos invita a recordar y meditar el caminar de los personajes del antiguo testamento. Por ejemplo, la Alianza de Dios con Abraham. Va acompañada de promesas materiales de tierra, fama y descendientes, las tres cosas que un hombre árabe, anciano y nómada más podía desear. Estas promesas materiales de tierra, fama y descendientes se cumplen plenamente en Jesús, rey del universo, que tiene una descendencia espiritual innumerable. Dios tomó la iniciativa y se comprometió; no le pidió nada a Abraham excepto que tuviera fe. En cuaresma Dios nos pide a nosotros que tengamos fe en él y que recordemos que ha hecho una Alianza con nosotros, por lo que espera de nosotros fidelidad y obediencia.
EMHC: T. Korth, B. Weidner, P. Wojcik Lector: Tom Williams Sacristan: Deacon Mielak Servers: A. & A. Kiuntke, M. Lopez Ushers: L. Bierman, R. Campbell, J. Swirczek, K. Wojcik Gifts: Gerry & Christi Wiese Family Music: Mike & Jan Moser
SUNDAY-7:00 AM Presider: Fr. Swanton
EMHC: H. & B. Heimann, R. Voboril, K. Arlt Lector: Terri Hotovy Sacristan: Henry Heimann Servers: I. Dreher, J. Demuth Ushers: K. Bernt, P. Rupprecht, D. Vavra Gifts: Please Volunteer
SUNDAY-9:00 AM Presider: Fr. Swanton
EMHC: C. Sackett, D. Schnieders, S. Swanson, L. Humlicek Lector: Willie Piitz Sacristan: Deacon Naughtin Servers: K. Torres, A. Preister, J. Simons Ushers: J. Albracht, D. Korger, M. Massman Gifts: Kyle & Jill Ainsworth Family Music: Men’s Choir
SUNDAY-11:00 AM Presider: Fr. Swanton
EMHC: D. & M. Schneider, D. Svehla Lector: Stacy Chohon Sacristan: Deacon Keiter Servers: D. Borchers, W. Wickham, E. Kreikmeier Ushers: D. Curtis, M. Landkamer, M. Lenihan, D. Nicolas, B. Ruskamp Gifts: Kenneth & Renee Henggeler Family
Music: Camille Cox & Beth Augustine-Schulte
SUNDAY-6:30 PM Presider: Fr. Thomas Leitner
EMHC: D. Stone, Please Volunteer x3 Lector: Elaine Zoucha Sacristan: Servers: Gr. & N. Zoucha, M. Sackett Ushers: J. Dubas, B. Motley, D. Stone, R. Wolpert Gifts: Please Volunteer Music: Dolores Bristol & Jan Moser
2nd Sunday of Lent March 17, 2019
SPIRITUAL/LITURGY
Today we include the following parishioners and friends who are sick and are in need of your care and love. Please pray for those who need the hope and strength of the Lord:
Sam Nahorny, Janie Schmeits, Patty Landkamer, Ellen Stewart, Shirley Szatko
We also pray for those who have died: Dale Fuchs
Readings for the week of March 17, 2019 Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18/Ps 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14[1a]/Phil 3:17—4:1 or 3:20—4:1/Lk 9:28b-36 Monday: Dn 9:4b-10/Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13 [cf. 103:10a]/Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29 [37]/Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22/Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20/Ps 31:5-6, 14, 15-16 [17b]/Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [40:5a]/Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/Ps 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21 [5a]/Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 [8a]/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Next Sunday: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11 [8a]/1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12/Lk 13:1-9
Monday, 03/18
12:10 PM Gerald Marker
Tuesday, 03/19
6:30 AM Bill & Elizabeth Rossmar
12:10 PM Jose Rojo
Wednesday, 03/20
6:30 AM Dave Eisenmenger
12:10 PM Joe Nicolas
Thursday, 03/21
6:30 AM For the Unborn
12:10PM Alvin Kurtenbach
Friday, 3/22
6:30 AM Tim Schneider
8:15 AM Elaine Demuth
12:10 PM Poor Souls in Purgatory
Saturday, 3/23
5:00 PM Mark Connealy-Anniv.
Sunday, 3/24
7:00 AM St. Bonaventure Parishioners
9:00 AM Liv/Dec Delvin & Debbie Micek Family
11:00 AM Theresa Micek
1:30 PM Alicia Mendoza
6:30 PM Dave Eisenmenger
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Adorers needed: Sunday: Morning 3-4 am (Once a Month) Sunday: Morning 6-7 am Friday: Night 6-7 pm Saturday: Afternoon 3-4 pm (Every Other Week) Co-Captains needed: Sunday 6am-6pm & Wednesday 6am-6pm. Substitute Adorers are always needed. Call Joan – 402-910-0958 (please leave a message). ̀ `
PRAYING FOR OUR PRIESTS AS A PARISH Consider a Lenten sacrifice of prayer for our priests, time before the Blessed Sacrament, a daily rosary, or weekly stations of the cross. A Stations of the Cross for Priests” handout is available at the back of church. Booklets are also available at www.prayingforourpriests.org.
PRAYING WITH YOU If you experience the loss of a loved one, we want to pray with you as a community of faith. Please contact Belinda or Dianne at St. Bons at 402-564-7151.
ARCHDIOCESE OF OMAHA VOCATIONS SUMMIT
The Hundredfold Workshop on Sat, April 6 will be a high-energy, inspiring day where you'll learn what works to get our youth to be open to their vocation of marriage, priesthood, or religious life. Rhonda Gruenwald, national speaker for Hundredfold, will lead the day: 9am - 3pm at St. Patrick's in Fremont. Registration re-quired. Email [email protected] for a link, or go to ArchOmaha.org
Monday: BBQ Rib, Potato, Carrots, Fruit Tuesday: Chicken Fajita, Buttered Noodles, Mixed Veggie, Fruit Wednesday: Hamburger, Baked Beans, Chips, Fruit Thursday: Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potato, Broccoli, Dinner
Roll, Fruit Friday: Cheese French Bread, Tomato Soup, Green Beans, Fruit
PRESCHOOL NEWS St. Bon's Preschool is having a movie night in the social hall Friday, March 22 at 7pm. All preschool and grade school families are invited. We will be showing Peter Rabbit. Refreshments will be provided. Bring a blanket to sit on!
For more AROUND THE AREA news please visit the St. Bonaventure website: www.stboncc.com
QUEST RETREAT There will be a Quest retreat March 23-24 at Tintern Retreat Center. Open to all Freshmen and Sophomore students. Cost is $45. Applications are available on the Scotus website or by email. Contact Gene Schumacher 402-564-0258 or Charlie Wozny 402-270-4357.
TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS FOR SCOTUS CENTRAL CATHOLIC
Archdiocese/Scotus/ Children's Scholarship fund information is available in the Scotus Office and on the Scotus Website: www.scotuscc.org.
All You Can Eat Fish Fry: St. Anthony’s Social Hall, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Every Friday from February 22 - April 12, 2019 (No Fish Fry on Good Friday, April 19, 2019) Prices: $10.00 - adults, $9.00 - seniors (60+), $4.00 - children (5–11), Free - children (4 and under), $15.00 - all fish. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Saint Anthony Council 9264.
KofC Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner & Raffle: Mark your calendars for March 17, 2019 5:00-7:00pm at the KC Hall 3115 6th St. Columbus, NE. The wonderful dinner/fundraiser is set for St. Patrick’s Day! $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children (under 11). Carry outs also available.
SHAMROCK OPEN GOLF TOURNEY Register now for the Shamrock Open Golf Tour-ney set for June 1, 2019 at Tiburon GC in Omaha. Cost is $70 if paid by May 10, and $90 after that. FREE coach bus transportation provided for Co-
lumbus golfers! Contact Scotus, 402-564-7165 for details.
ST. BONAVENTURE CHILD CARE St. Bonaventure Child Care Registrations for this summer and the 2019/20 school year are being accepted at this time. If you need an enrollment form, please stop by or call 402-564-9338. We fill spots from current families first, and new enrollments after. We are also offering 8 weeks of S.T.E.A.M Camp for children enter-ing 1st through 6th grade in the 19/20 school year. This will be taught by a Certified Teacher on Staff. Call with any questions or to register.
CCYM PANCAKE BREAKFAST Columbus Catholic Youth Ministry is hosting a Spring pancake breakfast, Sunday, March 17, 7am-1pm in the St. Isidore’s School Cafeteria. Come support our teens!
SCOTUS GALA Support our Catholic high school by attending the Scotus Gala on April 6. Doors open at 5pm; din- ner is at 7 pm. Bidding on silent and super silent auction items can be done online starting on April 1st and during the Gala by logging in to: qtego.net/qlink/scotuscc. You will also see descriptions for the oral auction items on the qtego site. Proxy bidding will be available on the oral auc-tion items--contact the Scotus Development Office for help. And don't forget to purchase your Gala Lottery ticket to win the $12,000 First Prize or one of the $500 consolation prizes! Every dollar from the Gala will help Scotus balance this year's annual school budget, so participation is important and needed!
Our parish has purchased this resource to help us grow in our faith! This is the Catholic media go-to site for a great selection of movies, e-books, audio books, programs and more! Sign up today at columbus.formed.org!
Simon House Fundraiser. Simon House is hosting their bien-nial Tea with Simon fundraiser on Saturday, October 19, at 11:00a.m.We are in need of volunteers to decorate a themed table and join us for a fun event while raising money to help the less fortunate in our community. We are also looking for handmade items for the silent auction which is part of the event. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Bonnie McPhillips at 402-276-1287- [email protected] or Judy Puetz at 402-276-6830 - [email protected]
SCRIPTURE PAGES FOR KIDS We are providing 2 sets of Scripture activities for kids ages 3-6 and 7-12. Look for the 1/2 sheet booklet on the tables against the glass as you enter the West doors of church.
