St. Boniface Catholic Church 110 North Buchanan Street Edwardsville, Illinois 62025 Phone 618.656.6450 FAX 618.656.7669 Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki Bishop, Diocese of Springfield, IL Very Reverend Jeffrey Goeckner, VF Pastor, Dean of the Alton Deanery Reverend Paul Habing Ministerio Español Deacon Daniel Corbett Permanent Deacon/Tribunal Advocate Mrs. Robin Black-Rubenstein Pastoral Associate Mrs. Linda Daniels, Mrs. Benna Denue, Mr. Jack Hake, Mr. Kurt Hylla, Mr. Martin Morrissey, Mrs. Sue Papajcik Pastor’s Cabinet Sister Anna Flanigan, OSF Principal, St. Boniface School Mr. Mike Scholz Principal, Father McGivney Catholic High School PARISH STAFF Mrs. Benna Denue Parish Office Manager and Administrative Assistant Mrs. Robin Hake Business Manager Mrs. Cindy Zurliene Assistant Business Manager Mr. Michael Joslyn Parish Campus Maintenance Manager Mr. Ryan Hentz Parish Campus Maintenance Assistant Mr. Bill Doerr Parish Campus Maintenance Assistant Mr. Eddie Sjursen Parish Campus Night Security Sister Kathleen Ann Mourisse, OSF Director of RCIA/RCIC Mr. Tom Ohren Visitation Minister Coordinator Miss Jill Griffin Director of Worship & Music Dr. Marc Schapman Assistant Choir Director Mrs. Barb Stamer Parish School of Religion Coordinator Mr. John Lednicky Tech Specialist Mrs. Judy Frank & Mrs. Jo Niebur Receptionists Mrs. Linda Daniels Tribunal Advocate Mrs. Sue Papajcik Safe Environment & Volunteer Coordinator Mr. Marcelo Nieto Coordinador de la comunidad Español A St. Boniface Weekly Publication Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 28 August 2016
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St. Boniface Catholic Church
110 North Buchanan Street
Edwardsville, Illinois 62025
Phone 618.656.6450
FAX 618.656.7669
Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki Bishop, Diocese of Springfield, IL
Very Reverend Jeffrey Goeckner, VF Pastor, Dean of the Alton Deanery
Reverend Paul Habing Ministerio Español
Deacon Daniel Corbett Permanent Deacon/Tribunal Advocate
Mrs. Robin Black-Rubenstein Pastoral Associate
Mrs. Linda Daniels, Mrs. Benna Denue, Mr. Jack Hake, Mr. Kurt Hylla,
Mr. Martin Morrissey, Mrs. Sue Papajcik Pastor’s Cabinet
Sister Anna Flanigan, OSF Principal, St. Boniface School
Mr. Mike Scholz Principal, Father McGivney Catholic High School
PARISH STAFF
Mrs. Benna Denue Parish Office Manager and Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Robin Hake Business Manager
Mrs. Cindy Zurliene Assistant Business Manager
Mr. Michael Joslyn Parish Campus Maintenance Manager
Mr. Ryan Hentz Parish Campus Maintenance Assistant
Mr. Bill Doerr Parish Campus Maintenance Assistant
Mr. Eddie Sjursen Parish Campus Night Security
Sister Kathleen Ann Mourisse, OSF Director of RCIA/RCIC
Mr. Tom Ohren Visitation Minister Coordinator
Miss Jill Griffin Director of Worship & Music
Dr. Marc Schapman Assistant Choir Director
Mrs. Barb Stamer Parish School of Religion Coordinator
Mr. John Lednicky Tech Specialist
Mrs. Judy Frank & Mrs. Jo Niebur Receptionists
Mrs. Linda Daniels Tribunal Advocate
Mrs. Sue Papajcik Safe Environment & Volunteer Coordinator
Mr. Marcelo Nieto Coordinador de la comunidad Español
A St. Boniface Weekly Publication
Twenty-Second Sunday in
Ordinary Time 28 August 2016
E V E R G R E E N 2
Weekly Liturgy Schedule
Saturday Vigil—4:15 p.m. Sunday—8:15, 10:15 a.m. & 5:15 p.m. Sunday—Misa en Español —12:15 p.m.
Monday—5:45 p.m. Tuesday—8:00 a.m.
Wednesday—6:45 p.m. Thursday—8:00 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. (bi-lingual Mass)
Friday— 8:00 a.m.
(Recitation of the Rosary—weekdays 20 minutes before Mass)
Contact the Parish Office at 656-6450 to register or for more information.
Go to st-boniface.com to
print out a Baptism Information Sheet.
Upcoming Events
Red Mass Sunday, September 18, 2016
Party on the Plaza Saturday, September 24, 2016
Parish Auction Saturday, October 15, 2016
August Work of Mercy
Comfort the troubled and distressed
Watch the Canonization of Blessed Mother Teresa on EWTN Global Catholic Network for the most
extensive coverage LIVE from Rome on Sunday, September 4. Go to
ewtn.com for more information. Find EWTN on a channel near you by going to www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.
Eagle Project
Boy Scout Kurt Brase, former St . B o n i f a c e School student, approached Sr. Anna to see if she had an idea of something he could do for h i s E a g l e Project. She s u g g e s t e d some steps to replace the sinking stones she and Sr. Kathleen Ann use to cross over to the school.
Kurt is part of Boy Scout Troup 1072 of St. Mary’s, Edwardsville. There are a few finishing touches yet to be made, but the stairs are providing a safer means of travel for the Sisters.
Faculty and staff filled the FMCHS House Chapel for Mass as they kicked off the new school year welcoming new faculty, new student transfers and a brand new crop of freshman! Every seat (183) was taken as the Eucharist was celebrated and Bibles were blessed for new Griffin students.
The weekly 10:00 a.m. Mass on Thursdays is open to all FMCHS supporters.
Congratulations
Jeri (Sitze) and Jonathon Woelfel
Married here on August 20. May God bless them all the days of
their married life!
S H E P H E R D ’ S N O T E S 3
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Whether we are at a social event or striving in our daily lives to attain the kingdom of God, it is best not to place ourselves above others. In
the kingdom of God, rank or prestige carries no meaning; we are
all brothers and sisters, children of the same God.
Answering the call to heroic
Catholic Manhood
a workshop for men
There is a crisis facing men in the Church today and an absence of good mentors for our boys. But with Grace and formation, you can help turn the tide. Come on your own or with other men to learn the essentials of
mentorship and how to take it to the next level.
Topics The crisis of manhood and crisis of faith
Why the brotherhood of men's groups renews a parish
Recovering the lost art of mentoring
Why loving God as Father is essential to Christianity
Presented by the Office of Marriage and Family Life
Mark your calendars for Party on the Plaza ~ The Pastoral Council and the Stewardship Council will host Party on the Plaza on Saturday, September 24, following the 4:15 PM Mass. More details coming soon!
RCIA/RCIC ~ The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) - RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children) process for those who are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith begins in early September. If you know of someone who is interested in becoming Catholic, encourage them to contact the Parish Office for more information.
Pastoral Council ~ The Pastoral Council will meet on Tuesday, September 6 @ 6:30 PM in the Parish Office Conference Room. Topics for discussion include: Party on the Plaza, New Parishioner Welcome and Hospitality and Ministry Fair.
Finance Council ~ The Parish Finance Council will meet on Wednesday, September 14 @ 7:15 PM in the Bona Lounge of the Parish Office.
STB Parish School
K—8
222 total
2016-17 STBS and FMCHS Enrollments
FMCHS
9—12
162 Total
St. B is the Place to Be!
and It’s Great to be a Griffin!
STB2019 Planning Commission Update
The committee continues to meet monthly to focus on the 4 key priorities introduced in April’s update.
Facilities – This group has identified deterioration to three areas of the church that requires immediate attention. Bids/proposals have been presented to the committee and a recommendation to repair the plaza walls prior to the first frost was made. HVAC issues in the church are now the top priority and bids are being reviewed.
Communications –The new parish website is on schedule to be unveiled in mid Sept. An ad featuring the parish and PreK-12 parish schools has been created and will run in the 2016 Community Guide that will be available at local business and realtors.
Long Range Financials – Preliminary recommendations and a five-year plan have been presented and will be refined as bids for the HVAC and brick deterioration are reviewed.
150th Celebration & History – The group continues to explore ideas for the year of celebration and presented a timeline of the history of the church.
Congratulations Newly Baptized
We welcome to our parish community...
Brooks Scott Battas child of Dustin Battas and Ashley Creighton Battas
Addelyn Lila Beyers child of Richard Beyers and Jennifer McGraw Beyers
Ellie Marie Bonacorsi child of Jerry Bonacorsi and Rachel Jackson Bonacorsi
Claudia Jane Buhr child of Kevin Buhr and Emily Ellis Buhr
Hadley Elizabeth Fravell child of Jared Fravell and Emily Caulk Fravell
Tiana Sophia Lorenzo child of Brenis Ozuna and Rocio Montoya Lorenzo
May they continue to grow in God’s loving care.
C A L E N D A R 4
Liturgy This Week August 29-September 4
Monday @ 5:45 p.m. ~ Chapel The Passion of St. John the Baptist
David VanVertloo
Tuesday @ 8:00 a.m. ~ Chapel Weekday in Ordinary Time Joan Griffin –Special Intention
Wednesday @ 6:45 p.m. ~ Chapel Weekday in Ordinary Time
Loretta Weber
Thursday Weekday in Ordinary Time
8:00 a.m. Church ~ Thomas & Louise Stack
6:45 p.m. Chapel ~ Special Intention
Friday 8:00 a.m. ~ Chapel Weekday in Ordinary Time
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** Pre-registration preferred but all are welcome!
CREDO 102 Upcoming Session Dates
Thursday, October 13, 2016, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 20, 2016, 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 24, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 16, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 22, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
C A T H O L I C E D U C A T I O N 5
Dear Parishioners,
There is NO School on Monday, September 5, in honor of Labor Day. St. Boniface School began its annual fall fundraiser, Mags & Bags. Parishioners are invited to purchase new subscriptions, renew current ones, or purchase gifts online from
www.GASchoolStore.com and enter St. Boniface School code: 2520526. In addition, the school is selling trash bags for $10/roll. Bags in three sizes: 15 gallons for your usual kitchen container, 39 gallons and 55 gallons. Bags are high quality and very durable for a multitude of uses. Contact any St. Boniface School student or the school office to make a purchase. For years, St. Boniface School (and many other schools) have collected Campbell Soup Labels. In the past few years, participation in Labels for Education has declined and as a result, Campbell has come to the decision to wind down the program—this will be the last year.
As of August 1, 2016 only barcodes with the Labels for
Education logo will be accepted and redeemed for points. Our banked points that have accumulated will not be affected and will be used to purchase playground equipment for our school.
For the current school year, Campbell’s has continued with the Grand Stand for Schools Sweepstakes. Individuals enter their school to have a chance to be one of 100 schools randomly selected to receive a $10,000 award to help with the school’s needs. Enter at GrandStandForSchools.com for free and upload a receipt of an eligible purchase for 5 bonus entries. Plus, you have a chance to win a $175 Visa® Prepaid Card for your next grocery trip. For more information, visit GrandStandForSchools.com.
We also collect aluminum cans, Box Tops for Education, Tyson coupons, ink cartridges and cell phones. You may continue to recycle your newspaper in our recycling bin; however, we no longer receive any payment for our paper. It is just our contribution to the environment. Unfortunately, we have not found anywhere that we can recycle the SCRIP cards.
Peace & All Good, Sr. Anna
Saint Boniface Parish School (Pre-K—8)
128 North Buchanan Edwardsville, IL 62025 Phone-618.656.6917 FAX-618.692.8385
Father McGivney Catholic High School has two of it's biggest fundraisers right around the corner! The Fr. McGivney Fall Golf Classic is Sunday, October 2, at Stonewolf Golf Club in Fairview Heights. The FUN will kick off with a Mass at 7 AM, followed by a shot-gun start and will finish up with a luncheon and silent auction. The cost is $100 per golfer and will include greens fees, cart, breakfast, lunch, drinks and prizes. There is a lunch/auction only ticket available for purchase for $20. Lunch will begin at approximately 1:30 PM.
The second event is the Fr. McGivney Halloween 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 29, at Father McGivney Catholic High School. The run/walk will begin at 8 AM. Parents are welcome to leave their kiddos at the school to participate in a Halloween Party with snacks, crafts, games, trick-or-treating and more! The cost is $20/runner before October 14 and will go up to $25 after.
Registration forms and sponsorship forms can be found on our website: http://mcgivneygriffins.com/development/fundraising-events/. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Development Office at (618) 855-9010 or email at [email protected]. We hope to see you all there!
Employment Opportunity
• Part-time Custodian: Hours are 5:00 - 9:00 p.m., M-F, with the potential to vary depending on school activities/events.
• Assistant Volleyball Coach: Our program is expanding this year and we need an assistant girls' volleyball coach.
• Substitute Teacher: We need to line up several substitute teachers for the upcoming school year.
All interested parties, please email your resume to our principal, Mike Scholz at [email protected] or mail in your resume to address above, Attn: Mike Scholz.
Father McGivney Catholic High School 7190 Bouse Rd. ~ Glen Carbon, IL 62034 phone: 618-855-9010 ~ fax: 618-855-9011
PSR starts Wednesday, August 31 at 6:30 p.m. Students are asked to gather in the school gym.
Protecting God’s Children
Monday, August 29, and Thursday, September 8, 2016 6:30 p.m. in the Acorn Room
Register by email to [email protected] or call the Parish Office 656-6450. If you would like to volunteer in any
capacity with St. Boniface Church or School, you must attend a Protecting God’s Children workshop.
YOUTH GROUP
In a couple of weeks we will introduce the new leader of our Youth Group, which will be comprised of teens between the ages of 13 - 17. Jeremy Kovarik will lead this group starting on Sunday, September 11, after the 5:15 p.m. Mass.
If there are any non-intrusive adults interested in participating, please contact the parish office.
F A I T H F O R M A T I O N 6
MINISTRY MINUTES
Reflection ~ Robin Black-Rubenstein
In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus tells a parable that describes who is invited to the Kingdom of God. As children we read or heard stories that included kingdoms. Think of fairy tales, fables, or myths that have a king, queen, prince, princess or a castle in them such as Snow White, Cinderella and the Frog Prince; or maybe you were a fan of the movie Princess Bride. Because of this, when we hear the word kingdom, those images are often the first to pop into our minds. In scripture when we read or hear the word kingdom or the phrase “Kingdom of God” we know it is not simply a place but a way of living according to the teachings of Jesus. According to this parable, who is invited to the Kingdom of God? Richard Rohr, OFM, suggests that in order to understand what the Kingdom of God is we need to step back and reconsider how we think about the people, places and situations in our lives, “As long as you do not reframe your reality, as long as you insist on your own frame of reference, you will not be able to find the wisdom in paradox. ‘The kingdom of God’ is Jesus’ term for the bigger frame, or what we often call ‘the big picture’ or ‘in the light of eternity’ (sub specie aeternitate). You’ve got to find some framework that allows you to stand back and look at the moment with the eyes of Infinite Love and Mercy.”
Like Jesus, we are to love others not because of who they are, but because of who we are. How are we mere mortals to do this? Unlike in the fairy tales we don’t have a magic wand to suddenly change our minds and ways of thinking. It takes study, time and prayer. In the Lord’s Prayer, we pray “thy kingdom come, thy will be done.” This is a good place to begin.
Passing Through a Holy Door During this Year of Mercy
Our Year of Mercy started on December 8, 2015 on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and the 50th Anniversary of Vatican II. It will end on November 20, 2016 on the Feast of Christ the King. All Holy Doors will be closed on November 13, one week before the end of the Holy Year.
A pilgrimage to pass through a Holy Door can be a grace-filled and prayerful way to experience and celebrate this Year of Mercy. Our Cathedral has a designated Holy Door and the main door of the Church of Our Lady of the Snows at the Shrine in Belleville is also designated as a Holy Door.
Holy Doors have been in use since the Fifteenth Century as a ritual expression of conversion. Pilgrims pass through it as a gesture of leaving the past behind and crossing the threshold from sin to grace. But the door finds meaning only when the believer associates the door with Christ. Jesus is the Door. In the words of Pope Francis, “There is only one way that opens wide the entrance into the life of communion with God: this is Jesus, the one and absolute way to salvation. To Him alone can the words of the Psalmist be applied in full truth: ‘This is the door of the Lord where the just may enter’ (Ps 118:20).”
Our parish is observing this Holy Year by praying together the Beatitudes at the end of Mass and with a series on the works of mercy that is being written by members of our Pastoral Council and distributed by e-mail. You can add to those practices your own observances. Travelling to a Holy Door and passing through it in prayer can be a moving individual or family experience. In this the Year of Mercy our Holy Doors are places where the mercy of God is open wide.
~ Deacon Dan
Adult Faith Studies
Bishop Robert Barron’s Seven Deadly Sins and Seven Lively Virtues.
Bishop Barron shows us how to counteract the seven sinful patterns through a conscious process of opposition, which are the ‘seven lively virtues.” The seven lively virtues offer antidotes to each sin and help set us on the right path to healing and happiness.
This is an 8-week series to meet on Tuesday nights from 6:30—8:00 p.m., September 27-November 29 (will not meet on Oct. 4 or Nov. 1) or Thursday mornings 8:45—10:15 a.m., October 6—December 1 (will not meet on Nov. 24).
Cost for the book is $15. Call the Parish Office at 656-6450 to register. Please register ASAP so that enough books can be ordered.
Theology Uncorked Speaker Series
Thursday, September 22, 2016
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Oak Room
Internationally recognized scholar and author Paul Coutinho.
• Doctorate Historical Theology SLU
• Doctoral Studies in Psychology
• Author of How Big is Your God?, The Freedom to Experience the Divine, Just as you are: Opening Your Life to the Infinite Love of God and his latest, Sacred Darkness: Encounter in Divine Love in Life’s Darkest Place
Call the Parish Office at 656-6450 to register. If you have any questions, talk to Robin Black-Rubenstein at ext. 103, or email [email protected].
Cost is $15.00 and includes light snacks and beverages.
All Adults are Welcome!
M U S I C / Y O U T H M I N I S T R Y 7
Please Pray for our Military Men & Women
Dan Boone Major Eldridge Browne
Lars Engeberg Brandon Effler Mark Federspiel
Ha Hatley Nathan Henning Aaron Hines Steve Jones Kraig Kline
Patrick Kohler Andrew Kolakowski
James Lavelle Erin Long
Nick McKenney
Adam Mitchell Michael Porter Ricky Ricciardi
Brian, Stephen and Peter Sambor
Kyle & Jake Schaake Beth McBride Shockey
Abe Stroot Sgt. Kevin Sullivan Nickolas Varady Thomas Velez Adam Wendel Andrew Wright Evan Zeller
SAVE THE DATE
CARDS/CUBS GAME - MONDAY, SEPT. 12, 7:15 P.M. @ BUSCH
STADIUM
Come watch the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Chicago Cubs while supporting the St. Boniface Choir. The Choir will sing 20 minutes before the game. Discounted tickets of $20 ea. (actual ticket price $46) available after Masses, at the Parish Office & from choir members. **BONUS: Buy a raffle ticket for your chance to win one of two on-field visits during batting practice before the game.
TRIVIA NIGHT - SATURDAY, SEPT. 17 7:00 P.M. @ EDWARDSVILLE KC HALL
Enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship at the St. Boniface Choir Trivia Night. $15/person, maximum 10 people per table. 10 rounds of trivia, silent auction, 50/50 raffle. Sign up now by calling the Parish Office or contacting a choir member. Doors open @ 6:00 p.m. Trivia begins @ 7:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit the St. Boniface Choir trip to Rome in 2017.
PARISHIONER INFORMATION FORM
Please complete and place in the collection basket or mail to: 110 N. Buchanan St., Edwardsville, IL 62025
NAME_________________________________________
ADDRESS______________________________________
_______________________________________________
TELEPHONE___________________________________
E-MAIL ________________________________________
Please check the appropriate item(s):
____ Change of address ____ New baby
____ New phone/e-mail ____ Leaving parish
____ Send electronic giving information
____ Send new parishioner form
Please notify the parish office if you have a change of address or are leaving the parish.
In Her Cherished Heart Women's Conference will be Saturday, September 10, from 8:00 am-3:30 pm at Christ the King Parish Center in Springfield. Speaker Lisa Hendey will present on her book, "The Grace of Yes: 8 Virtues for Generous Living." Mass, Goody Bags, Confession, Lunch, Adoration. Mother's room for children under 1 year. Info online at cherishedheartconference.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS EWASTE RECYCLING Saturday, September 10 @ 9:a.m. - Noon In the St. Boniface parking lot. Bring anything with a cord and anything metal. Sorry, CRT & console TVs CANNOT be accepted.
CARDS/CUBS GAME
Monday, September 12 @ 7:15 PM Only a few tickets remaining. Come hear the
St. Boniface Choir sing before the game. Tickets $20 each ($46 value).
TRIVIA NIGHT Saturday, September 17 @ 7:00 PM Trivia Night to benefit St. Boniface Choir trip to Rome in 2017. $15/person, maximum 10 people per table.
ST. BONIFACE SCHOOL CHORUS W/ GREAT RIVERS CHORAL
SOCIETY CONCERT “Bless the Beasts & the Children”
St. Boniface Church Sunday, October 23 @ 2:00 PM
Come enjoy an afternoon of song as our school chorus joins with the acclaimed Great Rivers Choral Society of Alton in St. Boniface Church. This is a
free event. All are welcome.
Grief Support
St. Boniface offers a grief support program called After Care. This group is open to anyone in the area.
The Grief Support group will meet on Tuesday, September 6, at 8:45 a.m. in the Oak Room. Call Robin B-R with any questions or for individual grief support and counseling at 656-6450.
T I M E / T A L E N T / T R E A S U R E 8
Weekly Financial Report
Collection 8/21/2016
Envelope collection $13,246.04
EFT Contributions $7,701.00
Mail/Loose Contributions $1,273.54
Angel Fund (STB/FMCHS) $112.00
Fundraisers $20.00
CCIF $20.00
Grant $4,000.00
ACSA $206.00
Building Fund $1,176.00
Stole Fees $200.00
Gift Shop $70.21
TOTAL INCOME $28,024.79
Budgeted Income $25,000.00
Overage/Shortage $3,024.79
Diocesan Collections $225.00
Memorial -
BONA-COUNTERS for Monday, August 29, 2016
Sandy Ohren, Cay Hartnagel
and Pat Oser
Stewardship
The First Reading in today’s Holy Scripture is from the Old Testament Book of Sirach. At times this Bible book has also been called the Wisdom of Sirach. Similar to Proverbs, Sirach is a series of teachings recorded between 200 and 175 BC.
The first verse of this reading captures one of the key elements of stewardship. It says, “My child, conduct your affairs with humility, and you will be loved more than a giver of gifts.” The word “humility” literally means “of the earth” or in a phrase which might mean more to us “down to earth.” The good steward realizes that he or she receives everything from a loving and generous God. That can be a humbling recognition.
“True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less,” is how the eminent author and theologian C.S. Lewis put it. We are important in the eyes of God. Jesus emptied Himself on our behalf. He was humility incarnate. Washing the feet of His Apostles, He comes to us at every Mass in common bread and wine.
If we practice and pursue stewardship as a way of life, we choose to let others be more important; we are not controlling; we support others in silent ways. Are you willing to let God take charge of your life? Being a steward means that. That is the message from Sirach, and it is a message given us by Jesus over and over.
Need a wedding gift? We have several wedding crosses and plaques to help celebrate the sacrament of matrimony. Baptism gowns and gifts are also available.
We have medals, rosary beads, crucifixes, prayer cards, bibles, religious books, jewelry, wall hangings, greeting cards, journals, DVDs and much more.
Hours: Monday—Friday 7:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Located in the Parish Office building.
Funeral Lunch Volunteers September 2016 ~ Committee #5
Team Leader Theresa Kohlmiller with Maureen Betts, Susan Coker, Lisa Gray, Chris Hessler, Barbara Klucker, Barb Leardi, Christy Simms, Teresa & Richard Townsend, Kathy Viox and Cindy Zurliene
Thank you for your generosity!
St. Boniface appreciates your gifts to the church. We would like to suggest some ways to make your gift giving easier:
• Easy and convenient! EFT is an automatic withdrawal from your checking account on a monthly basis. There are no service fee charges! All we need is a copy of your cancelled check and your authorization form for an amount to be given automatically. Once a month giving is as easy as paying your light bill!
• Traditional weekly contribution envelopes provided by the church. This allows us to give you credit for the gifts you give to the church. We have no way to credit anonymous gifts of cash.
• Are you visiting or have not yet registered? We will send you a thank you letter for your contribution (if you give by check) that can be used for tax purposes. Cash donations are more difficult unless a name and address are included with the gift.
All gifts to St. Boniface are tax deductible!
E V E R G R E E N A N N O U N C E M E N T S 9
Fall Fest St. Mary’s, Edwardsville
St. Mary’s Fall Fest will be held Friday/Saturday, September 9/10. Please bring your family and friends for great food, great music, kids entertainment all day Saturday, along with Bungee Jump and Rock Wall, inflatable extreme obstacle course and slide, bubble bumper balls, raffles and beverages for the whole family. Friday hours are 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday hours are Noon - 10:00 p.m. Music on Friday from 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. by Max Cherry Band; Saturday the Sweet Bottom Band performs from 6:30 p.m.—9:30 p.m.
Author/Parishioner Dallas Browne, Ph.D.
Parishioner and author Dallas Browne, Ph.D. has spent the last two years researching and writing about two remarkable African American anthropologists named William Alfred Shack and James Lowell Gibbs. Both men showed courage, determination, talent and tenacity in their efforts to rise in American academic society at a time when many established academics did not want them in their institutions. Their life stories demonstrate how individuals can rise despite obstacles and resistance. Their stories can inspire people facing difficulties in their own efforts to rise in America to hold on and keep trying because they can see that in America such things can happen if we work hard enough. Dallas is trying to crowd fund the publication of their inspiring stories. The funding link is gofundme.com/2fqvaes.
LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR NEXT WEEKEND —SEPTEMBER 3-4, 2016
STB FINANCE COUNCIL Chris Amick, Pete Deakos, Chris Gelsinger, Robin Hake, Brian Jones, Celeste
Korte, Mark Luchtefeld & Randy Uebinger
STB PASTORAL COUNCIL Robin Black-Rubenstein, Maria Carrion, Deacon Dan Corbett,
Linda Daniels, Lacey Gelsinger, Rich Hahn, Jim Jatcko, Arthur Langston, Georgann Lautner, Jeff Litterst, Marisa Nieto, Clyde Nosser, Lauren Serfas,
Nathan Vuagniaux & Mary Westerhold
STB STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL Jen Bauer, Cindy Clark, Kristi Hyten, Jennifer Milburn, Stephen Miller, Brad Serfas & Nathan Vuagniaux
STB SCHOOL BOARD
Chris Amick, Kelli Bishop, Bob Greer, Kit Morrissey, Sean Nesbit, James Perulfi, Brian Stanhaus & Lori Williams
FMCHS SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVES Jane Boone and Jack Hake
MEETINGS Pastoral Council .....................................1st Tuesday STB School Board .......................................Monthly FMCHS School Board…………….4th Thursday Finance Council ......................................... Quarterly St. Vincent de Paul .............2nd & 4th Wednesday
CHURCH is open for prayer and visits: Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Baptisms ~ Please contact the Parish Office for registration information. Prior to baptism, parents are required to attend a one-hour seminar.
Parents may attend the seminar before their child is born.
Penance ~ Saturday 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Thursday (Bi-lingual) 6:00—6:30 PM Or by appointment. Communal services are celebrated during Advent and Lent.
Marriage ~ If you are considering marriage, a minimum of six months is required for preparation. A wedding date cannot be set until after the first meeting with the pastor. At that time, the diocesan and parish guidelines
will be explained.
Anointing of the Sick ~ Parishioners who are seriously or critically ill, or having surgery, should contact the pastor for the celebration of the
sacrament.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults ~ The R.C.I.A. is an ongoing formation process for adults who are interested in becoming a Catholic and would like to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and First
Eucharist. Call the Parish Office for additional information.
PARISH REGISTRATION New parishioners are always welcome!
You may register in person or by calling the Parish Office. Forms are on the counter in the gathering area.
ST. BONIFACE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION Our Parish cemetery is located one mile north of the church on Frederick Street. Contact the Parish Office or Jerry Hengehold at
656-2550 for additional information.
Diocesan Child Abuse Reporting and Investigation number (217) 321-1155.
