PRIESTS: 402-564-7151 Pastor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fr. Mike Swanton In Residence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fr. Matt Capadano Permanent Deacons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dan Keiter Larry Mielak, Jim Naughtin and Art Spenner PARISH OFFICE TEAM: 402-564-7151 Parish Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephanie Johnson Liturgist/Special Projects. . . . . . . . . . . . .Dianne Keiter Pastoral/Stewardship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belinda Keiter Family Faith Formation Coordinator. .Cheryl Rambour Business Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kim Arlt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jorge Torres Youth Ministry/Godparents . . . . . . . . . .Lynn Heinrich Sarah Doerneman Music Coordinator Jan Moser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402-564-6121 HISPANIC MINISTRY Fr. Gerry Gonderinger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402-352-3540 Fr. Jairo Congote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402-352-3540 Rocio Adame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402-564-7151 GRADE SCHOOL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402-564-7153 Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl Zoucha Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barb Brockhaus PRESCHOOL/CHILDCARE. . . . . . . .402-564-9338 Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kim Kluever SCOTUS JR. & SR. HIGH SCHOOL 402-564-7165 President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Ohnoutka St. Bonaventure Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 25, 2018 Catholic Church 1565 18th Avenue Columbus, Nebraska 68601 www.stboncc.com Bulletin notices: Submit in writing to the rectory by 10 a.m. on Monday Nov. 26 for Dec. 2 bulletin. 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. [email protected]RECTORY OFFICE . . . . . . . .402-564-7151 FAX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402-562-6025 Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.–12:00 noon; 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. New Parishioners: If you would like to join our parish, pick up a registration form in the back of church or stop by the rectory. Campaign Pledge cards can be mailed or dropped off at the church office. We have received 537 pledge cards as of Friday, November 16. Thank you for your ongoing support !
SCOTUS JR. & SR. HIGH SCHOOL 402-564-7165 President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Ohnoutka
St. Bonaventure Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 25, 2018
Catholic Church 1565 18th Avenue
Columbus, Nebraska 68601
www.stboncc.com
Bulletin notices: Submit in writing to the rectory by 10 a.m. on Monday Nov. 26 for Dec. 2 bulletin.
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.
From our Pastor…. The Project 2020 Steering Committee has received some questions regarding seating for physically impaired people attending Mass after the renovations. Below is the response to the concerns. From the beginning of this project, it was made clear by the Steering Committee that Project 2020 needed to ac-commodate the physically disabled and elderly members of our parish regarding parking and seating accommodations. One major feature of Project 2020 is the elimination of steps at the main entrances to the church and parish center! One exception are the three steps on the north side of nave (main seating area of the church), where we currently exit to the restrooms. Some have voiced a concern that, with the removal of the chapel, all the physically impaired people will be forced to sit in the back of church. The Building Committee exam-ined the idea of keeping the chapel. However, given the age and condition of the current structure, and its impact on the placement of the new facility, it was not financially or physically practical to keep the existing parish center and chapel. While there will be space for the physically impaired in the back of the nave, the proposed changes to the nave will include removing a pew(s) in the middle of the nave to ac-commodate wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility assist devices. Also, by removing a pew(s) at the front of the nave, there will be more space for those who wish to be close to the altar. It is our hope and intent that the availabil-ity of such seating accommodations will make it easier for all parishioners to participate more fully in our liturgies. We are called to be the Body of Christ, unified, together as a worshipping body, not disconnected from the rest of the worshipers watching a TV screen, but experiencing and participating in the liturgy as one Body of Christ. Those who experience difficulty walking to Communion will have the option of remaining in their seat and receiv-ing the Precious Body from an EMHC who will come to them. While the removal of existing pews within the nave will reduce the overall seating capacity of our church, the seat-ing accommodations for our elderly and disabled will be significantly improved! Seasonal liturgies that experience overcrowding will be allowed to “overflow” conveniently into the new parish hall. But in order to utilize our facili-ties and ministers as efficiently as possible, it is the Build-ing Committee’s hope and expectation that, over time, all of the regular Mass times will be uniformly attended, re-ducing the over-crowding at any one individual Mass time and filling up the pews at the other available Mass times. To accommodate those who have difficulty hearing, an improved sound system will be installed as part of the renovation. We are still taking donations for the completion of our facilities to be enjoyed by us now and a legacy for future generations. Thank you for your comments and interest in this project!
Blessings!
PARISH NEWS
LECTOR BOOKS ARE IN! If you ordered a book, please pick them up at the Church office. Hours Open: M-F 8:30-12:00 p.m., 1-4:30 p.m.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS K of C Council 938 will be selling religious Christmas cards after all Masses while supplies last. Keep Christ in Christmas by sending religious cards. Fourth Degree K of C want to send Christmas greeting to military personnel. If you know of a family member, friend, or neighbor serving in any Branch of the Armed Forces, please send their name and address to: Jerold Kracl, 911 E. 22nd St., Schuyler, NE 68661 or email: [email protected] by Dec.1st.
HOUR OF POWER Start the Advent Season with an “Hour of Power,” Saturday evening, Dec.1 at 7:00 in St. Bonaventure Church. Join us for praise, worship music, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and quiet time for reflec-tion and time with Jesus. Experience adoration in a powerful way! Bring a friend and join us for a faith filled hour. All ages welcome!
LADIES OF THE LORD NEWS!
LOL Circle Rotation as follows:
November - Circles 9 & 10 Funeral Dinner s December– Circles 11 & 12 Funeral Dinners
HOLIDAY CO-OP The Holiday Co-op giving trees will go up on Friday, November 30th and will be adorned with stars of people in our community in hopes of having a Merry Christmas. Please 'adopt' a star (or stars) and spend around $45/each with things off the wish list. Return unwrapped gifts to the rectory by Monday, December 10th in order for the gifts to be distributed before Christmas time. Attach the star to the items you purchase. Questions call Shelli Naughton at 402-276-4728.
STEWARDSHIP SPANISH
LOTTERY CALENDAR WINNERS November 19 – November 25, 2018
Betty Obal: Ter ry Gaver ; Kathy Johnson & Jode Bakenhus
Project 2020 Elaine Demuth: Louise Br idges Bob Fisher: Louise Bridges Margarett Witt: Louise Br idges Rose Vanek: Louise Bridges
PARISH FUNDRAISER: LOTTERY CALENDAR 2018 Lottery Calendar sales have begun! Purchase your calendars in the back of church before and after Mass or at the recto-ry during the week. New this year - a special contest to identify the 24 images around the church campus. Completed forms must be returned to the parish office by January 31,
2019. All entries with all 24 images identified correctly will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift card. Happy searching!
MEALS ON WHEELS St. Bon's is scheduled to deliver Meals on Wheels the week of Dec. 10. Please call Janet Brezinski, 402-564-6788 or 402-276-0128 if you will be able to deliver meals that week. Thank you!
GRACIAS ES LA REPUESTA A TODAS LAS BENDICIONES
Por: Padre Jairo Congote La gracia y las bendiciones que recibimos de Dios nos im-pulsan a pasar de ser servidos, a servir a los demás. Nuestra acción de gracias se expresa en nuestro servicio completamente incondicional y desinteresado a los demás. Hemos recibido do-nes de Dios, a la vez los entregamos y estos dones fluyen de Dios pasan a través de nosotros con el fin de que vayan a los demás. La palabra Eucaristía (dar gracias) tiene un significado muy especial en estos días. Realmente toca mi corazón porque me siento realmente bendecido por todo lo que Dios me ha dado. Como yo, estoy seguro que todos ustedes también han recibido muchas bendiciones del Señor. Esta es la época especial para dar gracias. Particularmente pienso en mi vocación monástica, mi vida religiosa, mi vida sacerdotal en parroquia, la maravillo-sa experiencia de trabajar en medio de los inmigrantes hispa-nohablantes. He sido muy feliz viviendo en esta comunidad, porque en cada feligrés Dios ha querido enseñarme algo nuevo. En este época nuestra única respuesta es acción de gracias. Cuando damos gracias simplemente nos abrimos nosotros mis-mos a la gracia de Dios. Estamos dando a Dios la oportunidad de abrumarnos de bendiciones. Nuestro sacrificio de acción de gracias es nuestra apertura para recibir el sacrificio de Dios. Vemos este sacrificio en el sacrificio (1) del cordero cuya san-gre en el madero liberó nuestro futuro. (2) el sacrificio del cuer-po de Cristo y la sangre, que se convirtió en nuestro alimento y bebida. (3) el sacrificio de servicio desinteresado de Jesús, que se erige como modelo para que podamos servir a los demás. Jesús se entrega a la muerte de modo consciente y libre, lle-vado sólo por la fuerza de su inmenso amor y no por la fuerza o violencia de sus verdugos. Jesús en cierto modo se adelanta a esa donación suprema de sí mismo. En definitiva eso es lo que hace al instituir la Eucaristía, darse por entero como alimento del alma y como compañero de camino, como viático en el re-corrido de nuestra tortuosa vía. Y lo hace precisamente cuando lo iban a traicionar. Nosotros estamos llamados a dar gracias a Dios, a los demás y a entregarnos al servicio como donación total como lo hizo Jesús.
PROYECTO 2020
Si a usted le gustaría hacer un compromiso de donación ó hacer una donación de una sola vez, todavía está a tiempo. Si desea más información, comuníquese con Rocío en la oficina parroquial o llamándo al 402-564-7151.
VENTA DE CALENDARIOS-RIFA
Ya están a la venta los Calendarios-Rifa para el año 2019. Los calendarios cuestan $50 y puede ganar hasta 5 premios durante todo el próximo año. Son 365 premios al año.
Se rifan $55 de Lunes a Sábado y $75 los domingos. Hay premios en fechas especiales de $500, $300, $200, $100 y dos premios mayores en Domingo de Pascua y Navidad donde se se rifan $1,500. Este año hay concurso especial, si usted compra un calendario y puede identificar las 24 imagenes que están en el frente del calen-dario, entra en una rifa de una tajeta de Amazon de $100. Los calendarios se venderán en la rectoría y después de las Misas. ¡No espere, compre su calendario YA!
EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP
When I was growing up, my parents told me about Elvis Presley, the King of Rock 'n' Roll. He received that title from fans due to the huge effect he had on rock music. When I was a teenager, people called Michael Jackson the King of Pop. The designation was based on the fact that he had so many hits for so many years and because of his power as a live performer. The title of king carries with it a lot of weight and communicates to people that the one bearing the title is at the pinnacle of some-thing, some people, or some reality. I sometimes even like to say that I am King of the House, but my wife can easily remind me that a true king would have servants and would not have to take out the trash by themselves. Touché! There are many kings of many things, but only one King of the Universe. If you were the king of a kingdom, all would be your subjects. In the universe, all creation bows down to this king. No other king stands above him. All belongs to Him, although much is given to each of us as gift. He gives out of love and our love for Him should cause us to use those gifts for His glory, for we are more than simple subjects. We are sons and daughters of the King. We are royalty due to the mark of Baptism. Elvis and Michael are gone. Monarchs from different eras and places have vanished. However, our King is alive and well, call-ing us to have full membership in His Kingdom. His name is Jesus. His Kingdom is at hand.
--Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS
Liturgical Roles Weekend of December 01/02
SATURDAY-5:00 PM Presider: Fr. Swanton
EMHC: T. Korth, B. Weidner, P. Wojcik, J. Heimann, S. Mark, E. Czuba, G. Engelbert, P. Parry Lector: Jeanne Schieffer Sacristan: Tami Williams Servers: O. , A. , & T. Ehlers Ushers: A. Bernt, G. Engel, B. Fleischer, M. Leif, A. Podraza, P. Siemek Gifts: Patricia Parry Music: Julie Heimann & Jan Moser
SUNDAY-7:00 AM Presider: Fr. Swanton
EMHC: H. Heimann, R. Voboril, K. & T. Arlt, B. Heimann, P. Bogus, R. Van Dyke Lector: Janet Tooley Sacristan: Henry Heimann Servers: J. Demuth, J. Kozak, Please Volunteer Ushers: K. Bernt, L. Brezenski, D. Demuth, D. Vavra Gifts: Please volunteer
SUNDAY-9:00 AM Presider: Fr. Swanton
EMHC: J. Blaser, J. Dusel-Misfeldt, K. Steiner, H. Janicek, R. & J. Jones, M. Kosch, J. Ohnoutka Lector: Jerry Albin Sacristan: Deacon Keiter Servers: M. & P. Faltys, G. Chilapa-Bello Ushers: J. Demuth, K. Dobesh, C. Siegel, D. Wolff Gifts: Kyle & Jill Ainsworth Family Music: Caitlin Hotovy & Dianne Keiter
SUNDAY-11:00 AM Presider: Fr. Swanton
EMHC: E. Kluever, L. Gabriel, R. Anderson, J. Bator, L. Humlicek, D. & M. Schneider, D. Svehla Lector: Theresa Gabriel Sacristan: Deacon Naughtin Servers: O. & R. Kluever, K. Torres Ushers: D. Curtis, J. Duren, M. Landkamer, D. Nicolas, B. Ruskamp Gifts: Matt & Sharee Jedlicka Family
Music: Adult Choir
SUNDAY-6:30 PM Presider: Fr. Capadano
EMHC: D. Stone, K. Lohr, Please volunteer x 7 Lector: Kim Korth Sacristan: Servers: F. Madrigal, E. Ruskamp, M. Lopez Ushers: J. Dubas, D. Eisenmenger, B. Motley, D. Stone, R. Wolpert Gifts: Dave & Wendi Petersen
Music: Dolores Bristol & Jan Moser
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 25, 2018
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Adorers needed: Sunday: Morning 6-7 am Monday: Morning 2-3 am (Every Other Week or 1x a Month) Monday: Morning 3-4 am (Every Other Week) Thurs: Morning 1-2 am (Every Other Week or 1x a Month) Friday: Morning 11-12 Noon Friday: Night 10-11 pm (Every Other Month) Saturday: Afternoon 3-4 pm (Every Other Week) Co-Captains needed: Sunday 6am-6pm & Wednesday 6am-6pm Call Joan – 402-910-0958 (please leave a message).
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, Trevor Luckey, Patty Landkamer
We also pray for those who have died: Sandra Tennis (Mother of Clifton Long), Joyce Dohmen,
Tessie Slusarski
AVANTI - NOVEMBER 27 There will be an Avanti Tuesday evening, Nov. 27 at 7:00 in St. Bonaventure’s Social Hall. Chuck Rowse
will be our speaker; his topic will be Loving God. Anyone who has lived a CEC weekend is welcome!
CELEBRATING THE HEARTS OF THE HOLY FAMILY JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH
First Sat.: The Immaculate Heart of Mary– Dec 1 First Wed.: The Chaste Heart of St. Joseph – Dec 5
First Fri.: The Sacred Heart of Jesus – Dec 7
Confessions: 4:30-5:20 pm on T/TH at St. Anthony Church 3:30-4:30 pm Saturday at St. Bonaventure Church
Holy Hours: Saturday - ALL ARE INVITED 6:00pm Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet for our Troops,
Law Enforcement Personnel & Nation 10:00pm-6:00am - NOCTURNAL ADORATION
ST. BONAVENTURE’S PRESCHOOL & CHILD-CARE’S 3RD ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT
Test your trivia knowledge and enjoy some friendly team competition. Numerous chances to win, including: door prizes from area businesses, cash from a split-the-pot draw-ing, and lots of other fantastic games and prizes! Plus the winning team wins FREE admission to next year's event!
The event takes place on Sat., Feb. 2nd at Scotus Memorial Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm, the contest kicks off at 7pm. Tickets are only $15 per person or reserve your own table of 8 for just $120. Put together your own 8-person team, or we'll match you up to fill a table.
This fundraiser will benefit St. Bon's Preschool and Child-care providing students with Excellence in Education.
Make your reservations by calling the St. Bon's Preschool office (402) 564-9338. Reservations are due Jan. 18th. Bring your own drinks, food and snacks. Decorating your table is encouraged. Prizes awarded for best table theme! Everyone 21 or older is welcome. Please drink responsibly.
YOUTH & SCHOOL
AROUND THE AREA
SCOTUS LUNCH MENU November 26 - November 30
Monday: Cheese Quesadilla, Corn, WG Cookie, Fruit Tuesday: Steak Fingers, Mashed Potato, Carrots, Dinner Roll, Fruit Wednesday: Chili, Baked Cheese Sandwich, Green Beans, Fruit Thursday: Ham, Mac-n-Cheese, Broccoli, Fruit Friday: French Toast, Sausage, Baked Beans, Fruit
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bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to our grade school!
SCRIP: MAKING GIFT GIVING, EASY! Happening now, scrip will be sold after 5:00 Mass on Saturday and on Sunday 9:30 - noon and after 6:30 p.m. Lower Denominations available during the holiday season while supplies last include: $10 Amazon, $10 HyVee, $5 Starbucks, $10 Target, $5 Taco Bell, $10 Walmart
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!
Green Fiber Recycling Bins We appreciate all the paper and cardboard you contribute to the Green Fiber recycling bins. St. Bonaventure parishioners are great recyclers. Here are a few tips you can help us with! 1.ALWAYS flatten your boxes. Our bins fill up fast, but they
fill up faster if you do not flatten your boxes. 2. NEVER put cardboard or paper outside of the bins. If the
bins are full, please wait to drop off your paper. When people start putting paper on the outside of the bins it makes a very big mess which upsets our neighbors and the police depart-ment. Papers tend to blow outside of our recycling area.
3. NEVER put trash, plastics, cans etc. in the recycling bins. We can only accept paper and cardboard.
4. BE PATIENT! Sometimes our bins do not always get dumped on time. Our bins are usually emptied on Fridays. Trucks break down, drivers change jobs, etc. Some things are just beyond our control so please be patient if the bins are full.
Thanks again for being great recyclers!
St. Anthony’s Tour of Homes: Thurs., Nov 29, 5-8pm $12 ticket includes beverage & dessert in St. Anthony’s Social Hall, 1719 6th Street, Columbus. Soup and sandwich also available for an additional charge. Snow date: Dec 2. Tickets available at St. Anthony Church Office or call Marilyn, 402-564-5309 or Carolyn, 402-564-8421. Sponsored by St. Theresa Sodality.
Christmas Craft & Gift Boutique: The Scotus Mother s’ Craft Boutique will be held on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 at Scotus from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be more than 100 tables of homemade, handmade and upcycled crafts. All proceeds benefit Scotus Central Catholic. Find us on Facebook at: Scotus Moth-ers' Craft Boutique. Contact: [email protected]
Visit Nativity Scenes: Everyone is invited to the St. Benedict Center to view God’s Love made visible in nativity scenes from the Holy Land, Africa, North & South America, Asia & Europe and pray for peace, which our world so urgently needs. Nov.25-Dec.16, 2018 & Jan.2-10, 2019; 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. No Charge. St. Benedict Center, 1126 Rd I Schuyler, NE.
Men’s Retreat-The Cloisters on the Platte: Open spots still available for the men’s retreat Nov. 29-Dec.2 and Dec.13-16. The Cloisters on the Platte is a silent Ignatian retreat that affords you the opportunity to reflect on your life and relationship with God. The campus provides scenic vistas and walking trails to meditate and hear God’s voice in the silence. To register visit, www.cloistersontheplatte.com
