Rosary is prayed 20 minutes before Mass Twenty-four hour Eucharistic Adoration
Daily: Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 6:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday: 6:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
First Saturday: 9:00 a.m.
SACRAMENTS
Reconciliation: Tuesday and Thursday: 4:30-5:20 p.m. 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 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 rectory if you or one of your family members are going to be hospitalized 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. Online calendar notices: Submit in writing or via email any time.
ST. BONAVENTURE COLUMBUS, NE
LADIES OF THE LORD NEWS!
Circle Rotation as follows:
February - Circle 7 & 8 Funeral Dinners
February 20 - LOL Officers meeting
From our Pastor…
Jesus said that he came not to abolish the Law but to fulfill it. What does this mean? The Law was the 10 Commandments, the Scribal law and the Oral law. Jesus made it easy: Love God and love neighbor. The definition of love, given to us by St. Thomas Aquinas, states: “Love wills the good of another.” At its deepest core, it all comes down to respecting God and respecting ourselves and others at every level. Respect displays kindness, justice and mercy to others in every situation. It goes beyond trivial rules and regulations, legalistic guidelines and prohibitions. It breaks the cycle of violence, oppression and disobedience. If we live by the Law of Love, our lives will be formed in such a way that we will readily follow God’s laws and clearly follow only those human laws that uphold the dignity and respect of God and humanity. In this way, we will hear Jesus say, “My yoke is easy, and my burden light” (Matthew 11:30). God’s Blessings,
CHURCH CLEANING
Thank you to the following people who cleaned church on February 3: John & Carol Ternus, Amberly Parker, LeAnn Parker, Joyce Hiemer, Ernesto Gutierrez, Mike Tworek, Sharon Swanson, Mary Buettner, Erik Robledo, Victor Santiago, Ronaldo
Ruiz, Ryan Ciboron and Caleb Van Dyke.
Crew #8 will be cleaning the church on February 17 at 5:30 pm.
MEMORIALS In giving a memor ial for a loved one who has passed, consider contributing to our Project 2020.
PARISH NEWS
2017 SUNDAY NIGHT WITH THE SAINTS We are pleased to present Bishop Robert Barron’s Pivotal Players Series. The series features six of the most striking personalities in Catholic history- individuals who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of civilization. DVDs will be presented at 6:00pm Sunday evenings at the Scotus Little Theater. There is no charge. Enter Scotus on the east side, near 15th Street. Call Cathy at 402-276-6461 with questions.
Date Bishop Barron’s Pivotal Player Series
Movie Length
02-12-17 G. K. Chesterton 1 hr
02-19-17 Michelangelo Buonarroti (artist) 1 hr 20 min
JOB OPENINGS Due to retirements, St. Bonaventure Parish/School is accepting applications for the following positions: 1. 3/5-time Elementary School Counselor (to be shared with all 3 Catholic elementary schools; contact Cheryl Zoucha) 2. Full-time Parish/School Maintenance Position (Fr. Swanton)
Complete job description: http://school.stboncc.com/documents/ BULLETIN BLURBS ONLINE Check out this section featuring additional details or information of interest to our parish: stboncc.com/parish-bulletins
CARD CLUB - The St. Bonaventure card group will NOT meet on Monday, February 13
SILENT FESTIVAL WINNERS FOR JANUARY!
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Hall Mr. & Mrs. Joel Young
Mrs. Marie Nelson Mrs. Romayne Hogelin
Each Winner wins $75.00 worth of Scrip Gift Cards of their choice. Just stop by the School to pick them up!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS STATE BOWLING The K of C State Bowling Tournament will take place in Columbus at Westbrook Lanes on February 18, 19 & 25. The 3 Councils in Columbus will host the event. An evening meal for everyone will be available both Saturday evenings, Feb 18 & 25,
from 5-8 p.m. Cost is $15.00 per meal, serving New York Strip. Come and support your 3 councils in Columbus! Contact Westbrook Lanes for more information at 402-563-3000.
DOGMA & CATECHISM - “DOG & CAT” “Dog & Cat” is back for one night, Tuesday, February 21, from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. Fr. Mike
Swanton will do a Question & Answer session. Submit your questions in the box in the back of church. If you are interested, call Belinda in the parish office, 402-564-7151. All are welcome!
"You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, You shall not kill; and whoever kills will be liable to judgment. But I say to you, whoever is angry with his
brother will be liable to judgment." - Mt 5:21-22a
SCRIP SALES Purchase all scrip at St. Bon’s School, or only Wal-Mart, Super Saver & Hy-Vee at the church office.
Weekly Sales…………………………...……………..$13,040.00 Profit…………………………………..……..……….….$580.21 Year-To-Date.……………..…………………….…….$27,337.54 March 31, 2017 Goal…………………...……………..$30,000.00
WEEKEND COLLECTIONS February 5, 2017
Contributions Received………………………………….$14,740 Year-To-Date Actual Received……………..…….……$641,459 Year-To-Date Actual Budget .……………..…….……$627,520 Net Excess (deficit)………………………...…………....$13,939
EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP I saw a slogan once for an Internet start-up: "There is one rule; there are no rules." In fact, when I searched for this slogan again online, I was surprised at all of the variations on the "no rules" sentiment. Apparently, even Justin Bieber has a documented quote: "I want my world to be fun. No parents, no rules, no nothing. Like, no one can stop me. No one can stop me." Wow. My own kids seldom read my reflections. If they are reading this one, don't get any ideas! Of course, a society without laws or rules will not exist for very long. The laws of a society are there to protect us from perhaps our greatest enemy: ourselves. We can't just do whatever we feel like. We will eventually hurt others or ourselves. The laws of God and his Church have the same effect. Sinful and imperfect people need parameters. Christians who choose sin or their own will over God's commandments not only break the relationship they have with their God, but they hurt others and diminish the body of Christ. A stewardship way of life asks of us to live in a certain manner. We sometimes think that our cultivation of gifts and giving them back with increase to God is for God's sake. God's commands do not benefit God, for God is complete and perfect without need for increase. But this way of life is for the benefit of his creation. There is no power struggle here between a God of rules and his children. The cross bears witness to that. Instead, God's "rules" prevent us from destroying ourselves, and give us a path so we may flourish. Whether you are an ordinary Joe or an ordinary Bieber, following God's commands will lead to the real satisfaction in this gift of life.
TAX-FAVORED CHARITABLE GIFTS Direct contributions from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) can be an excellent source for making gifts both now and as part of your estate plan. For anyone over age 70 ½ , you are now able to make tax-free charitable gifts directly from qualifying IRA accounts. A total of up to $100,000 can be transferred directly from traditional IRAs to a qualified charity, such as St. Bonaventure Church. Check with us, your IRA administrator or your tax advisor for more information.
ANUNCIOS en ESPAÑOL
Retiro de Confirmación 12 de Febrero del 2017 ● 9:00am-1:00pm
●Iglesia & Social Hall Confirmandos y su Padrino ó Madrina (ó uno de los padres)
15 de Febrero Clase para todos los grados K-8 6:30-8:00pm
Noche de Padres en español Social Hall
Día de Actividades para la Primera Comunión 19 de Febrero ●Social Hall
9:00-10:45am Inglés 11:15am-1:15pm Español
Traiga letras para el baner (nombre o apellido) y algun adorno especial o fotografía de su hijo(a)
Exigencias Radicales del Evangelio Por: Padre Gregorio Congote
Hay cosas que parecen imposibles de practicar en los evan-gelios, sin embargo, con la gracia de Dios, pueden brindar nor-mas a nuestra vida y hacernos felices y dichosos. Jesús nos recuerda el mandato permanente de no matar; pero nos dice que no basta con no matar. Nos exige algo más perfecto: ni siquiera enojarse con los demás, mucho menos insultarlos o despreciarlos. Muchas veces al querer defender a una persona resultamos haciendo mucho mal pues terminamos por insultar al que consideramos agresor y eso según el evangelio no está bien. Esta invitación de Jesús es siempre muy oportuna. Nunca hay que matar. Si la muerte del otro está prohibida por Dios, no se debe alegrar uno por la muerte de nadie. Jesús igualmente nos pide cambiar el enojo, los insultos, y los desprecios, por el respeto, por la valoración de los bueno que tienen los demás, y por un lenguaje más pacifista. Para Dios son tan importantes la fraternidad y el perdón mutuo, que parece no aceptar los ritos ni las oraciones que se le dirigen, cuando se hacen con un cora-zón enemistado contra alguien. Primero hay que reconciliarse y después volver a la celebración. A Dios no lo engañamos. El capítulo 69 de la regla de San Benito nos ayuda a reflexionar sobre la manera de tratar conflictos. San Benito decía, que na-die se atreva a defender a otro en el monasterio. El capítulo es muy cortico dice así: “1 Hay que cuidar que, en ninguna oca-sión, un monje se atreva a defender a otro o como a protegerlo, 2 aunque los una algún parentesco de consanguinidad. 3 De ningún modo se atrevan los monjes a hacer semejante cosa, porque de ahí puede surgir una gravísima ocasión de escánda-los.” Creo que es una lección sobre la prudencia que debemos utilizar cuando haya conflictos. Parece que a San Benito no le gustaba que alguien se acercara a culpar a alguien en búsqueda de defender a otro.
CONFERENCIA Y CENA ROMANTICA Sábado 18 de Febrero
5:00 –9:00 PM
Gimnasio de la Escuela San Pedro y San Pablo
3619 X Street Omaha, NE
Musica en Vivo, Mariachi, Regalos, Sorpresas Donacion $30 p/pareja
Monday, 2/13
6:30 AM Liv/Dec Robert Braun Family
8:15 AM Liv/Dec Noelle/Gubbels Family Tuesday, 2/14
6:30 AM Liv/Dec Reilly/Pachonka Family
5:30 PM Phyllis Nicolas Wednesday, 2/15
6:30 AM Liv/Dec Sock/Moore Family
8:15 AM Liv/Dec John & Carol Gubbels Family Thursday, 2/16 6:30 AM For St. Bonaventure young adult away to college
5:30 PM Della Kobza Friday, 2/17
6:30 AM Jim Schmidt
8:15 AM Dean Recek Saturday, 2/18
5:00 PM Liv/Dec Kresha/Micek Family Sunday, 2/19 7:00 AM For St. Bonaventure young adult away to college 9:00 AM St. Bonaventure Parishioners 11:00 AM Louis & Julia Groeger
1:30 PM Jesus Marquez Hernandez
6:30 PM Jim Schmidt
Liturgical Roles Weekend of February 18 & 19
SATURDAY-5:00 PM Presider: Fr. Keating
EMHC: P. & D. Heimes, J. Heimann Lector: Randy Wieser Sacristan: Cynthia Mahlstedt Servers: E. Gutierrez, A. & A. Chavez Ushers: A. Bernt, G. Engel, B. Fleischer, M. Leif, A. Podraza, P. Siemek Music: Julie Heimann & Jan Moser
SUNDAY-7:00 AM Presider: Fr. Keating
EMHC: R. Voboroil, B. & H. Heimann, Please volunteer Lector: Phil Buhman Sacristan: Betty Heimann Servers: J. Kozak, J. Bixenman, M. Chaicoj Ushers: K. Bernt, L. Brezenski, D. Demuth, D. Vavra
SUNDAY-9:00 AM Presider: Fr. Keating
EMHC: J. & R. Jones, K. Thiem Lector: Jerry Albin Sacristan: Tami Williams Servers: T. O. & A. Ehlers Ushers: J. Demuth, K. Dobesh, C. Siegel, D. Wolff Music: Tracy Augustine & Janelle Chvala
SUNDAY-11:00 AM Presider: Fr. Swanton
EMHC: R. Anderson, J. Blaser, Please volunteer Lector: Michell Ruskamp Sacristan: Bill Ruskamp Servers: E. & E. Ruskamp, S. Meyer Ushers: D. Curtis, J. Duren, M. Landkamer, D. Nicolas, B. Ruskamp
Music: Dianne Keiter
SUNDAY-6:30 PM Presider: Fr. Swanton
EMHC: Lynette Klug, Deb Stone, Please volunteer x 2 Lector: Kim Korth Sacristan: Servers: J. Davis, J. Villa, F. Madrigal Ushers: D. Esienmenger, J. Dubas, B. Motley, J. Ternus, R. Wolpert Music: Beth Augustine-Schulte
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, Sam Nahorny, Scott Wemhoff, Dee Prososki, Norma Cremers, Mark Wangler, Bernard Brezenski, Amanda Wessel, Diane Keeshan, Mel Janicek and Mark Cox. We also pray for those who have died: Marilyn Schuckman, Ed Woodward & Veronica “Vera” Kobus.
The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 12, 2017
Readings for the Week of February 12, 2017 Sunday: Sir 15:15-20/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34/1 Cor 2:6-10/Mt 5:17-37 or 5:20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37 Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25/Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21/Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10/Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10/Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Gn 8:6-13, 20-22/Ps 116:12-15, 18-19/Mk 8:22-26 Thursday: Gn 9:1-13/Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23/Mk 8:27-33 Friday: Gn 11:1-9/Ps 33:10-15/Mk 8:34--9:1 Saturday: Heb 11:1-7/Ps 145:2-5, 10-11/Mk 9:2-13 Next Sunday: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18/Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13/1 Cor 3:16-23/Mt 5:38-48
SPIRITUAL/LITURGY
PERPETUAL ADORATION NEEDS Saturday: 11a – 12p & 2p – 3p, call Joan – 402-910-0958. Subs are available to fill in if needed. Co-Captain needed: Friday 6:00a-6:00p, call Joan 402-910-0958.
MY WEEKLY OFFERING TO JESUS Babysit, empty dishwasher
Clean my room
Feed dog
Chores, soccer
Helped Dad, helped do the laundry
Adoration
Reading to my baby sister, dancing
St. Bon’s Parishioners—we do have weekday Mass intentions open for February. If you would like to have a Mass said, please stop by the parish office. Mass stipends are $10.00.
Attention All Parishioners If you or another member of our parish is homebound or unable to attend Mass on a weekend and would like to receive Home Communion, call the parish office by Friday at 4:30 PM. 402-564-7151.
Welcome the following new parishioners to our parish:
Xavier Rodriguez: Xavier Alexander, Jaydn
Memorial Gifts Have Been Given In Memory of:
Betty Steiner: Cathy & Ray Hajek, Jeff & Lor i Hess
LITURGICAL MINISTRY HELP If you or your family members are interested in helping with any Holy Week services, First Communion Masses or Confirmation, please contact Dianne at 402-564-7151 or [email protected]. Your help is appreciated!
Soup Luncheon hosted by the Columbus Outlaws on Sunday, 2/12 from 11 am – 2 pm at the American Legion. Come enjoy soup & dessert, there will also be a bake sale & silent auction.
1. February Mass Schedule: Friday, February 17 - 2nd grade, Friday, February 24 - 5th grade 2. Second grade First Communion Activity Day will be held on Sunday, February 19. The English session
will be held from 9:00-10:45 a.m. on this day. 3. Kindergarten letters of intent were sent out in November. If you are interested in getting on our Kindergarten list for the 2017-18 school year, please call the school office to schedule a tour and/or get your name on our Kindergarten list. 4. Mark your calendars for a FUN breakfast event! On Sunday, February 26, St. Bonaventure Home and School is hosting the PANCAKE MAN from 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Scotus cafeteria. Have fun while supporting our school!
NEWS YOUTH & SCHOOL
AROUND THE AREA
Retrouvaille - Stress in Your Marriage? February 24-28 for married couples that feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated or angry. Call 1-888-317-5654 or visit HelpOurMarriage.com.
COURT LITTLE FLOWER #988 of the CD of A will meet February 13 at 7 PM at the KC Hall. It will be a Card Social and the program will be the QUEEN OF HEARTS. Co-Chairladies: Nadine Engel, Mable Pekarek and Charlotte Beran.
SCOTUS LUNCH MENU February 13 - February 17
Monday: Chicken Noodle Soup, Baked Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Green Beans, Applesauce Bar, Diced Peaches Tuesday: Beef Taco on whole grain tortilla, Tri-Potato, Corn, Chocolate Frosted Valentine Cake, Diced Pears Wednesday: Chicken Patty on whole grain bun, Twister Fries, Baked Beans, Ranger Cookie, Mixed Fruit Thursday: Creamed Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Brown Rice, Peas, Parkerhouse Dinner Roll, Applesauce
Friday: (St. Bon’s Elementary, St. Bon’s Pre-School & Daycare) French Toast Sticks, Sausage Links, Starz Hashbrowns, Baby Carrots, Fresh Apple Slices, Pineapple Tidbits
Prayers for Prodigals will meet Tuesday, February 14 from 5:30-6:00 p.m. at St. Anthony's church in the East Chapel. If you purchased a prayer book, please bring it along.
FIRST COMMUNION NEWS
First Communion Activity Day for all preparing to receive this spring will be on Sunday, February 19th. The English session will run from 9:00 - 10:45 a.m.; the Spanish session will run from 11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Both are in the social hall.
Platte County Food Pantry has a par t-time opening for an Executive Director. See details at stboncc.com/parish-bulletins. Submit resume to [email protected].
PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE’S TRIVIA NIGHT
Come One! Come All! A Trivia Night for adults will be held Saturday evening, February 25, in the Social Hall. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Bring your own snacks and beverages. Tables of eight people compete to be the best trivia specialists! There will be door prizes and a Split the Pot Raffle. Cost is $15 per person, payable that night. Register by Monday, February 20, by calling the Preschool - 402-564-9338. We will match couples if you can't fill a whole table.
4th Annual Women's Lenten Reflection Day at St. Patr ick' s in Gretna will be Sat., March 18, 9 am-12 pm. Free continental breakfast, no registration required. Free will offering.
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION St. Bon's Preschool registration is open for Columbus area 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Please contact the Preschool for an information brochure and enrollment form. 402-564-9338.
PRO-LIFE SPEAKER MELISSA OHDEN Come to the Guardian Angels Activity Center in West Point, NE at 7 p.m. Thurs, Feb. 23 to hear her pro-life testimony. She is a survivor of a failed saline infusion abortion. Her birth mother attempted to abort her in 1977 but miraculously the abortion did not succeed in ending Melissa's life. Refreshments will be served. Free admis-sion. Sponsored by St. Mary's Church & Knights of Columbus.
2nd Annual CD of A Rummage Sale: Sat., March 11th 8am - 3pm at the KC Hall. The price per booth is $15. Set up Friday, March 10th from 12-8 pm. Call Barb 402-276-4429 for details.
Beginning Experience (BE) Weekend for the separated, divorced, & widowed will be March 10-12. Deadline Feb. 24. Visit stboncc.com/parish-bulletins for details.
STBONCC.COM Visit our website to read our bulletin, learn about ministry
opportunities, FFF, upcoming events and more!
Pro-Life Essay Contest The Archdiocese Pro-Life Essay Contest is open for students grades 7-11. For details, contact Whitney Bradley at [email protected].
FAMILY FAITH FORMATION & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
FFF meets on February 15 (Parents in Spanish).
CEC - The next weekends are March 3-5 for women and March 31-Apr 2 for men. See www.norfolkcec.com for details.
SCOTUS MUSICAL The students of Scotus Central Catholic will be presenting their musical, "Thoroughly Modern Millie" on Friday and Saturday, February 17 & 18 at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, February 19 at 2:00 pm in the Scotus Me-morial Hall. Tickets are $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for students (grades K-12) and can be purchased at the door.
