Rosary is prayed 20 minutes before Mass Twenty-four hour Eucharistic Adoration
Daily: Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 6:30 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday: 6:30 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
First Saturday: 9:00 a.m.
SACRAMENTS
Reconciliation: Tuesday and Thursday: 5:00-5:20 p.m. Saturday: 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. and by appointment
Baptism: 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month after the 9:00 a.m. Mass and by appointment. Pre-Baptism class is required. Classes are offered every month on the Monday before the second Sunday. To regis-ter call the rectory. Parents should be active in their faith and be registered in the parish.
Marriage: Contact one of the priests 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 laws regarding privacy, hospitals no longer notify the parish office if parishioners are admitted. Please contact the rec-tory if you or one of your family members are going to be hospi-talized and you would like the priest to visit.
Sick Calls: Contact the rectory if you are not able to attend Mass and would like Holy Communion on Sunday or First Friday.
Bulletin notices: Submit to [email protected] or deliver in writing to the rectory before 10:00 a.m. on Mondays.
ST. BONAVENTURE COLUMBUS, NE
CHURCH CLEANING Thank you to the following people who cleaned church on Saturday, March 19: Howard Milburn, Steve Reichmuth and Rich & Eva Bernt.
Crew #4 will be cleaning the church on March 25 at 10:00 AM.
We are in need of additional help for cleaning crews. Please call Dianne in the parish office if you can help - 402-564-7151.
Ladies of the Lord News! March Circle Rotation as follows:
Circle 11 & 12 Funeral Dinners Circle 2 Easter Bake Sale - March 26, 2016
Monthly Meeting March 21 at 7 p.m. in Parish Center.
Annual Easter Bake Sale Saturday, March 26th, in the Parish Center. The sale is scheduled from 7 a.m. until noon. Baked
goods can be dropped off at the Parish Center on Friday, March 25th from 5 p.m – 7 p.m. or Saturday
March 26th from 7a.m.-8 a.m. Scrip will be available for purchase the day of the sale. This event is sponsored by St. Bonaventure's Ladies of The Lord. All Ladies of the Lord members are asked to
donate baked items or $10 in cash.
PARISH NEWS From our Pastor…. Today we celebrate Palm Sunday, remembering Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Back in the day, people laid down palms or tree branches as a sign of honor when to a very important person entered the town. Palms are a Jewish symbol of victory and peace. Incidentally, Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a don-key which is a sign of humility and peace, rather than riding in on a horse which would symbolize power and war. Please consider attending one of the parish Penance Services this week at 7p.m.: Tonight (Sunday) at St. Isidore, Monday at St. Anthony and Tuesday at St. Bon’s. I encourage everyone to attend one or more of the holiest days of the liturgical year--Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. Please see the bulletin for liturgy times. This year, we have five candidates who will be welcomed into the Catholic Church on Holy Saturday: Nicole Bailey, Kendra Fuerhoff, Kathy Mull, Micah Lane and Deb Ohnoutka. Please make these folks feel at home when you see them.
TRI-PARISH YOUTH MINISTER We need a new tri-parish youth minister. Job duties include coordinating the Youth Ministry program, Godparents program, retreats and trip opportunities, recruiting, training and forming volunteers and other related duties. If you are interested, submit a resume to Fr. Del Lape, Fr. Joe Miksch or Fr. Mike Swanton.
HOLY WEEK Chrism Mass: Monday March 21 - 11 am at St. Cecilia’s Cathedral in Omaha. NO 12:10 pm Mass this day! Holy Thursday: 7 pm. NO OTHER MASSES THIS DAY The Blessed Sacrament will be reposed at Midnight. Adorers are encouraged to keep their hours even though the Eucharist is not present, as we anticipate Jesus’ Resurrection. Good Friday: 3 pm & 7 pm; 5 pm Spanish. NO MORNING MASSES Easter Vigil: 8 pm Easter Sunday: 7, 9, & 11 am; 1:30 pm Spanish. NO 6:30 PM MASS
ABSTAINING & FASTING For those over the age of 14: Every Friday is a day of abstinence. We must abstain from eating meat. Good Friday is also a day of fasting for those ages 18-59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.
CONFESSIONS St. Bonaventure: T/Th 5:00-5:20 pm & Saturday 3:30-4:30 pm Penance Service: 7:00 pm Tuesday, March 22 St. Isidore: Th 5:30-6:30 pm, Fri 6:30-8:00 am, Sat 3:30-5:00 pm Penance Service: 7:00 pm Sunday, March 20 St. Anthony: Fr i 7:00 pm (dur ing Stations), Sat 4:00-5:00 pm Penance Service: 7:00 pm Monday, March 21
PUB THEOLOGY - Food, Froth, Friends, Faith
TONIGHT Sunday March 20 6:30 pm All young adults/couples, are invited to join us at El Tapatio Restaurant. Speaker: Fr. Dave Korth, Director
of St. Augustine Indian Mission in Winnebago. Come and see what Pub Theology is all about! For questions please call: Megan, 402-429-8293 or Kim, 402-290-6529.
Last fall we offered SYMBOLON–Knowing the Faith and we are excited to begin the 2nd part of the series, SYMBOLON–Living the Faith! This is a 10-week presentation on the big picture of the Catholic faith, the Sacraments and how to live our faith! We will offer two sessions on Thursdays: from 1:30–3 pm or 7–8:30 pm, beginning April 7. Cost is $10 (or $25 with a study guide). These classes are for all, from the new Catholic to the “cradle” Catholic, so don’t be afraid to try it! To register, please call Belinda at St. Bonaventure, 564-7151. Please join us!
Easter Flower Donations (Partial List) Donated By: In Memory of:
M/M Brian Konecky Konecky/Laudenback Family M/M James Gonka Robert Gonka, Alfred and Larry Gossman Miss Dorothy Bialas Charles & Mary Bialas M/M Phillip Czuba Ed & Katherine Herdzina Sr., Louis & Frances Czuba M/M Vaughn Blum Basil & Vernice Blum, Ray Gunia Mrs. Marvene Bruner Ernest Bruner M/M Jon Misfeldt Jeanette Dusel
PARISH OFFICE HOURS The parish offices will be closed on Holy Thursday, March 24 and Good Friday, March 25. Scrip will be available at the parish office only on Monday, March 28. We wish you a blessed and holy Triduum and Easter celebration!
ANUNCIOS en ESPAÑOL
SPANISH NEWS
STEWARDSHIP SPANISH
STEWARDSHIP NOTES “I tell you, Peter, before the cock crows this day, you will deny
three times that you know me. “ (Luke 22:34)
How many times have you heard someone make a disparaging comment about Jesus or the Catholic faith? How do you react? Do you remain quiet not to cause a disturbance or worst yet, because you don’t want your friends or family to think negatively about you? Pray for the courage to speak up and enter into a respectful dialogue.
WEEKEND COLLECTIONS March 13, 2016
Contributions Received………………………………….$15,702 Monthly Bank Withdrawls…………………………….….$9,940 Year-To-Date Actual Received……………..…….….. $736,775 Year-To-Date Actual Budget .……………..…….….. $703,037 Net Excess (deficit)………………………...……………$33,738
LOTTERY CALENDAR WINNERS March 14-March 20, 2016
$55-(271) Sean Schmeits 03-14-16 $55-(1205) Katie Ernst 03-15-16
IPF Annual Banquet March 31 Institute for Pr iestly Formation annual “A Celebration of Priesthood” Banquet on Thursday, March 31st at St. Robert’s Parish Mainelli Center. RSVP by March 24th. For more information go to PriestlyFormation.org or call 402-280-3901.
Prayers for Prodigals Please join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, starting April 12, as we pray for our "Prodigals." We will meet in the East Chapel of St. Anthony's Church at 5:30 for approximately 30 minutes. (Please enter via the west door between the church & school). Call Jan with questions 270-4258.
EASTER FLOWERS At this time, we are accepting donations for Easter flowers. Donations may be made in memory of a loved one.
Venta Anual de Pascua de Cosas Horneadas
Sábado 26 de Marzo ∙ Parish Center ∙ 7am-12:00pm Patrocinada por las Damas del Señor
Cacería de Huevos de Pascua de San Bon’s Domingo 27 de Marzo 3:00 pm
Jardin frente a la Oficina Parroquial (Para niños menores de 13 años)
Si a usted le gustaría donar dulces envueltos indi-vidualmente para poner dentro de los huevos, puede
llevarlos a la oficina parroquial a más tardar el Viernes 26.
April 9-10th, 2016: Spiritual Intimacy in Marriage Retreat Join us at the Saint Benedict Center, along with Kenrick Professor and IPF presenter John Gresham, Ph.D., and his wife Mary Jane, sponsored in partnership with the Archdiocese of Omaha and the Pro Sanctity Movement. Married couples grow in spiritual inti-macy with each other and with the Lord when they pray togeth-er. Everyone from newlyweds to older married couples will learn some spiritual practices that will help them to enter more fully into the grace of their sacrament of matrimony. For details, call (402) 352-8819 or visit www.StBenedictCenter.com
Pancake & Sausage Feed - St. Michael’s Historical Society is sponsoring their annual Pancake & Sausage Feed on Sunday, April 10th in the Parish Hall. Serving from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Featuring Raffles and a Bake Sale. Adults: $6; Children 5-10: $3; Under 5: Free. Mass will be at 10:00 AM. Any questions please contact Judy Hanzel at 402-246-4807.
Rural Southwest Deanery Council of Catholic Women -Spring meeting Thursday April 14, 2016 at 1:30 PM St. Peter's 302 N Dixon Clarks, NE questions call Deanna Reardon 402-678-2567
ESTUDIO BIBLICO El grupo Jóvenes para Cristo de San Bons comenzará clases de Estudio Bíblico todos los domingos de 11:00am a 1:00pm. en el Social Hall. Todos están cordialemente invitados. Se proveerá cuidado de niños. Además tendrán grupo de oración los lunes a
las 7pm en la Iglesia (junto con la Hora Santa). Para mayor información puede contactar a la Sra. Rosalina Ceja al 402-
Present needs for Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration are:
Adoration Co-Captain opening: Wed 6pm-Thurs 6am Call Joan – 402-910-0958.
REMINDER: The Novena to the Divine Mercy begins on Good Friday, March 25.
TRI-PARISH DIVINE MERCY MISSION 2:00 PM-4:00 PM April 3 with musician Paul Koleske at St. Isidore. Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00 PM. Confessions available.
Monday, 3/21
6:30 AM Lloyd Bialis - Anniv. Tuesday, 3/22
6:30 AM Tinker Fehringer
12:10 PM Sylvester ‘Gene’ Brenner
5:30 PM Liv/Dec Maurie Melcher Family Wednesday, 3/23
6:30 AM Thelma Pfeifer
8:15 AM Liv/Dec Dresha/Micek
12:10 PM Liv/Dec Dave Keiter Family Thursday, 3/24 7:00 PM Awakening of Faith for St. Bonaventure Parishioners Friday, 3/25 3:00 PM Passion 5:00 PM Passion - Spanish 7:00 PM Passion Saturday, 3/26 8:00PM RCIA Candidates (Easter Vigil) Sunday, 3/27
7:00 AM Liv/Dec Gonka/German Family 9:00 AM Parishioners of St. Bonaventure 11:00 AM Samuel Duren Wickham - Anniv.
1:30 PM Panfilo Gloria Enriquez & Maximina Ramirez Solis
EMHC: M. & K. Cox, H. & B. Heimann, B. Voboril, R. Vanek, S. Gonka, P. Bogus, D. Van Dyke Lector: Phil Buhman Servers: A. Baumert, G. Stachura, M. Vazquez Ushers: E. Woodward, C. Gates, K. Bernt, P. Rupprecht, D. Vavra Music: Tracy Augustine
SUNDAY-9:00 AM Presider: Fr. Keating
EMHC: Deacon Keiter, C. Sackett, D. Schnieders, S. Swanson, M. Becker, M. Nichelson, L. Naughtin, K. & M. Stegman Lector: Janet Tooley Servers: D. McPhillips, I. McPhillips, L. Ohnoutka Ushers: J. Albracht, M. Massman, R. Jasper, T Kresha, D. Korger Music: Men’s Choir
SUNDAY-11:00 AM Presider: Fr. Swanton
EMHC: Deacon Spenner, J. Chohon, P. Engel, M. Kosch, R. Anderson, D. Svehla, R. Peterson, M. & D. Schneider Lector: Teresa Gabriel Servers: Evan Ruskamp, Emma Ruskamp, O. Rother Ushers: M. Landkamer, D. Nicolas, D. Curtis, V. Blum, B. Ruskamp Music: Beth Augustine-Schulte
NO 6:30pm Mass This Weekend!
Easter Sunday (March 27) and Divine Mercy Sunday (April 3) will have Communion under both species. We need a total of 8 EMHC’s at each Mass if a Deacon is present. 9 EMHC’s at
the 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. (no Deacon present). Today we include the following parishioners and friends who are sick and are in need of your care and love. You may want to send
them a card of encouragement. Please pray for those who need the hope and strength of the Lord: Gloria Wemhoff, Gail P, Sam Nahorny, Scott Wemhoff, Dee Prososki, Janie Schmeits, Glenn Haferland, Mary Sue Messersmith, Bub Randells, Norma Cremers, Mary Ann Fremarek, Phyillis Nicolas, Caroline J., and Beverly Gates.
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord March 20, 2016
Memorial Gifts Have Been Given In Memory of:
Pete Sleddens: Richard & Rose Ternes Lucille Drake: Richard & Rose Ternes William ‘Jim’ Gregorius: Richard & Rose Ter nes Mary Gdowski: Richard & Rose Ternes Alvin ‘Bud’ Siemek: Richard & Rose Ternes
Readings for the Week of March 20, 2016 Sunday: Lk 19:28-40/Is 50:4-7/Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24/Phil 2:6-11/Lk 22:14--23:56 or 23:1-49 Monday: Is 42:1-7/Ps 27:1-3, 13-14/Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6/Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17/Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a/Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34/Mt 26:14-25 Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14/Ps 116:12-13, 15-18/1 Cor 11:23-26/Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13--53:12/Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25/Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9/Jn 18:1--19:42 Saturday: Vigil: Gn 1:1--2:2 or 1:1, 26-31a/Gn 22:1-18 or 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Ex 14:15--15:1/Is 54:5-14/Is 55:1-11/Bar 3:9-15, 32--4:4/Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28/Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23/Rom 6:3-11/Lk 24:1-12 Next Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23/Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8/Jn 20:1-9 or Lk 24:1-12 or Lk 24:13-35
SPIRITUAL/LITURGY
We welcome into the family of God through the waters of baptism: a
Cash Antonio Sapcutt: Son of Antonio and Amanda Sapcutt
LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULES We have a new program for scheduling liturgical ministries. It allows us to use a web portal and to send schedules and reminders via email. Please email Dianne at [email protected] with your preferred contact email address.
Penance Services are as follows: Sunday, March 20 – St. Isidore’s at 7 p.m.
Monday, March 21 – St. Anthony’s at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 – St. Bonaventure at 7 p.m.
THE CLOISTERS ON THE PLATTE Visit their website CloistersOnThePlatte.com to receive their newsletter and updates about the retreat center!
donations in the box provided in the foyer of the church at all Palm Sunday Masses.
1. Please remember not to park on the school playground at any time. We are developing ruts from parked and moving vehicles which will cost the parish additional money if this continues. Thank you!
2. St. Bonaventure School is having an Arby's Night on Tuesday, March 22. A portion of all proceeds from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. will come back to support our school. Be sure to mention St. Bonaventure when ordering.
3. There will be no school on March 24, 25, and 28 for Easter break. Scrip will be available in the church office only on Monday, March 28.
4. Please plan to join our St. Bonaventure students for their school Easter Mass to be held on Friday, April 1, at the 8:15 a.m. Mass. Donut Friday will follow this Mass in the Parish Center!
St. Bonaventure and Scotus School News
SCOTUS LUNCH MENU March 21 – March 25
Monday: Beef Taco on whole grain tortilla, Tri-Potato, Corn, Snickerdoodle Cookie, Applesauce Tuesday: Chicken Patty on whole grain bun, Shoestring Fries, Baked Beans, Peach Fruit Cup, Diced Pears Wednesday: Creamed Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Brown Rice, Broccoli, Frosted Cake, Mixed Fruit Thursday: No Lunch - Holy Thursday Friday: No Lunch - Good Friday
HIGH SCHOOL AND JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS Every year our students are searching for church Living the Faith hours. Every week there is church cleaning (see schedule elsewhere in the bulletin) that our students can help out with. The times are listed, and all they have to do is show up and help. The adult volunteers will sign their forms for them.
FAMILY FAITH FORMATION NEWS No classes for FFF or Confirmation March 23, due to Holy Week
EASTER EGG HUNT Sunday March 27, 2016 at 3:00 pm
for kids ages 0-12 yrs. St. Bonaventure Church Front Lawn.
See you there!
MY WEEKLY OFFERING TO JESUS Praying
Baseball
Babysit
Helping parents
LAST CHANCE TO HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD! Archbishop Lucas will be hosting a listening sessions to hear from YOU on March 28! We want to pack the house as the biggest session the Archbishop has had! Please go to archomaha.org to rsvp. This session will be at Scotus High School from 6:30-8:00 pm. See you there!
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.
TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS FOR SCOTUS Children’s Scholarship Tuition Assistance Forms for students entering grades K-6 are available at the elementary schools, 7-8 are available at Scotus (7:30-4:00). The deadline to return these forms is April 29th. *Archdiocese/Scotus Tuition Assistance Forms for grades 7-12 are also available with a deadline of March 31st.*
DONUT FRIDAYS! Please join us in the Parish Center after the 8:15 a.m. Mass on Friday, April 1, for donuts, coffee, juice and some great fellowship and entertainment! We will be meeting with Mrs. Ostdiek’s First grade class this month! What a great opportunity to get to know our students and teachers! All parishioners are invited to join us - invite your friends!!!
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! The Arc of Platte County provides programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Check out our website at arcofplattecounty.com!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SCOTUS GALA Volunteers are needed for the Scotus Gala dinner auction on Saturday, April 9th. If you’d like to help serve the meal to guests (7 pm - 9 pm), help with dishwashing (6:30 pm – 9:30 pm) or pitch in with the clean-up efforts immediately following the event (10:30 pm - 11:30 pm) please contact the Scotus development office at 402 564 7165 ext 109 or [email protected].
SCOTUS CENTRAL CATHOLIC MR. SHAMROCK The annual Mr. Shamrock contest will be held Sunday, March 20 at 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall. Senior men will compete for the crown with their talent, humor, and runway attire. Admission is 2 food items or $2.00. Food items will be donated to the Simon House Food Pantry. Sponsored by the Scotus Student Council.
Join Youth Mission 2016 for a week of service and Chr istian discipleship this summer on the Winnebago Indian Reservation in Nebraska, in San Francisco, or in Brooklyn, NY. Call Virgil at 402-285-2261 for more information.
COLUMBUS AREA RIGHT TO LIFE MEETING - Tuesday, March 29 at 7:00 PM at Columbus Chamber of Commerce building. Learn about the pro-life bills in the Legislature and upcoming pro-life activities. A special highlight will be individuals who attended the National March for Life in Washington D.C.. Many of these people were also stranded in the blizzard in Pennsylvania for up to 24 hours. Listen to their experiences and the blessings while at the march and while stranded for so many hours. The public is invited. For more information call Barb at 402-563-2343.
