PRIESTS: 402-564-7151

Pastor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fr. Mike Swanton

Permanent Deacons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dan Keiter Larry Mielak, Jim Naughtin and Art Spenner

PARISH OFFICE TEAM: 402-564-7151

Parish Secretary. . . …… . .Steph Johnson/Linda Levos Liturgist……………….... . . . . . . . . . . . .Dianne Keiter

Pastoral/Stewardship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belinda Keiter

Family Faith Formation Coordinator. .Cheryl Rambour

Business Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kim Arlt

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jorge Torres

Youth Ministry/GodTeens Sarah Doerneman. . . . . . .columbuscym@gmail.com

HISPANIC MINISTRY Fr. Jairo Congote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402-352-3540 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 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 18, 2021

Catholic Church 1565 18th Avenue

Columbus, Nebraska 68601

www.stboncc.com

office@stboncc.com

RECTORY OFFICE . . . . . . . .402-564-7151

FAX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402-562-6025

Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30am - Noon; 1:00 - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - Noon

Bulletin notices: Submit in writing to the rectory on July 19 for July 25.

MASS SCHEDULE Weekend: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 6:15 p.m.-Spanish Rosary is prayed 30 minutes before Mass. Twenty-four hour Eucharistic Adoration in the Scotus Chapel. Call Joan Jahn 402-910-0958 for an open hour. For security purposes only assigned adorers/subs will be permitted inside the Scotus Chapel. Daily: Tuesday through Friday: 6:30 a.m.

SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: Saturdays: 3:30-4:30 p.m. and by appointment. Please call the church office.

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 with questions.

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 ajroza@archomaha.org or our Vocation Commitee: Leonard & Theresa Gabriel 402-910-4563 or tree.gabriel@gmail.com.

New Parishioners: If you would like to join our parish, register online at stboncc.com or stop in the Parish Office.

PARISH NEWS

ST. BONAVENTURE COLUMBUS, NE

CHURCH CLEANING Crew #1 will clean the Church on Thursday, July 22 at 5:30PM. Thank you to the following people who cleaned church on July 2: Karen Beck, Tammy Bichlmeier, Deanna Hoffman, Janel Brune, Mark Romberg, Kathy & Milt Zadina, Lori Moore, Carol Jaworski and on July 10:

Liz Czuba, Jan Bolton, Kim Kluever, Nick Behle, Kelly Feehan. Please pick up the sacristy key in the Parish Office (Closes at NOON on Fridays!) If you would like to join a cleaning crew e-mail office@stboncc.com or call the rectory 402-564-7151.

From our Pastor…

Last weekend, I attended my ninth Steubenville Conference with over 100 Columbus youth and adults. We traveled to Springfield, IL, and stayed on the Missouri State University campus. With almost 2,000 of our best

friends, we learned more about our God who is in love with us and how we can respond in love to him. We heard talks from dynamic speakers, praised God in song with an awesome band, and celebrated Mass each day in grand style. Fr. Michael Schmitz, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries for the Diocese of Duluth, MN, who is better known for his presence on YouTube, really captivated the audience. I imagine this is how people reacted to Jesus when he came into their midst. THE highlight of the weekend was Saturday night's Eucharistic Adoration experience, where we were able to BEHOLD Jesus close up, as Fr. Schmitz processed throughout the entire arena with the monstrance. This allowed us to BE HELD by our Lord, and rest in his love for each one of us, despite our sins and weaknesses. Abundant opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation throughout the weekend gave us a chance to express our sorrow for our sins that Jesus willingly took to the cross for our sake. This sorrow is hopeful, in that we recognized our inability to respond whole-heartedly to the Lord, but at the same time, trust in his abiding love for us. As we traveled home, we joyfully shared our experiences with others. Please pray for all of us, as we live this new life in Christ with renewed or changed hearts. Pray that we may never slide back into our former ways of living half-heartedly or existing without a relationship with Jesus.

May God be praised!

Simon House balers for August 6: Vaughan Blum & Larry Sindelar

PARISH FESTIVAL

NEWS St Bonaventure Parish Festival is

a time for our parishioners, families and friends – our entire com-munity -to come together and celebrate our parish! This year’s event will run from 11:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 29, 2021! So plan on joining in the fun and celebrating the won-derful people that make up our parish!

MERCY COMMITTEE NEEDS HELP There will be a tote in the Parish Center Hallway at all Masses this weekend to restock the shelves for the Mercy Care packages. This is a ministry to our parishioners who have lost loved ones. Items need-ed: small boxes of plastic silverware, plates, cups, Kleenexes, paper towels, napkins, toilet paper. Thank you!

LOL COFFEE SOCIAL To all the ladies of St. Bonaventure Parish, join us for coffee Thursday, July 29 from 9:30 to 11:30am in the St. Bon’s Parish Center. Come for a short time or stay all morning! Meet and greet other ladies in the parish! Hosted by the Ladies of the Lord Officers.

MEALS ON WHEELS St. Bon's is scheduled to deliver Meals on Wheels the week of August 9. If you can deliver meals to the homebound that week please call Jan Brezinski, 402-564-6788 or 402-276-0128. Thank you!

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

Would you like to know more about the Catho-lic Faith? Have you been thinking about joining the Catholic Church? Are you a baptized Cath-

olic who has not received the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation? If you answered “YES” to any of

these questions, then take a look at the Saint Bonaventure RCIA process! The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a

process for those interested in learning more about the Catholic faith and considering membership in the Catholic Church. If you

are interested, we would like to journey with you in this experi-ence. RCIA meets on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00pm beginning on September 14th. For more information, email Cheryl Rambour at

crambour@stboncc.com or call 402-564-7151.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 938 PANCAKE

BREAKFAST Join us for a pancake breakfast Sunday, July

18, 2021 after all Sunday Masses in the St. Bon’s Parish Center. Everyone is welcome, carry out also available!

STEWARDSHIP SPANISH

ANUNCIOS en ESPAÑOL

Memorial Gifts Have Been Given In Memory of:

Leo Thiele: M/M Dwayne & Toodie Johnson, Esther Alman-za, M/M Mark & Theresa Ingram Chuck Dohmen: M/M Dennis & Kay Miller

Project 2020: Patricia Cieloha: Doris Horne

St. Joseph’s Fund: Dave Mullin: Family & Fr iends Kelly Korth: Dorothy Ebel, M/M Tom & Tami Williams, M/M Rick & Toni Fetter

St. Bonaventure School: Leo Thiele: Phyllis Robinson

WEEKEND COLLECTIONS July 12, 2021

Contributions Received…….…………………………...$9,291.82 E-Tithe…………………………………………………$16,760.00 Total…………………………………………………...$26,051.82 Year-To-Date Actual Received…………………..…....$37,621.82 Year-To-Date Budgeted…………………………..…...$36,730.00 Net Excess (Deficit)……………………………….……...$892.00

ST. JOSEPH FUND Contribution Received……………….$1,170.50 Donations to-date…………………….$7,340.32 The exterior brick of our church needs repaired. We are not anticipating this project until 2022. Until then, our goal is to reestablish the St. Jo-seph Fund. St. Joseph is known as both the patron and the protec-tor of the Catholic Church. Much like St. Joseph, this fund helps protect our church financially for major repair and replacement needs that arise and cannot be handled through the normal oper-ating budget. Thank you for your support of the St. Joseph Fund through memorials and the 2nd collection at Mass!

LOTTERY CALENDAR WINNERS July 12 – July 18, 2021

$55-(0370) Jeana Buhman 07-12-21

$55-(0471) Jorge Torres 07-13-21

$55-(0816) Rich Nosal 07-14-21

$500-(0125) Dianne Keiter 07-15-21

$55-(0640) Bob Soulliere Jr. 07-16-21

$55-(0011) Ray Johnson 07-17-21

$75-(0508) Jim Heimann 07-18-21

LA IMAGEN DEL PASTOR Por Padre Jairo Congote

En los evangelios se narra el momento en que los Doce Apóstoles regresan de su primera misión apostó-lica. Obviamente están agotados por eso Jesús les busca un lugar tranquilo a orillas del lago de Tibería-des con el fin de que puedan descansar un poco. La

gente se entera de su partida en barca y se les adelanta por tierra. Enton-ces Jesús, al ver la multitud, se conmueve y siente lástima de ellos, por-que andaban como ovejas sin pastor; al ver todo esto se pone a enseñar-les con calma y mucha paciencia. Vemos de esta manera como Dios a lo largo de la historia se compromete a ser el pastor de su pueblo elegido. Somos testigos de la manera como los santuarios marianos y las visitas del Sumo Pontífice se convierten en un fenómeno de masas, sea en la plaza de Roma o en un parque o avenida de cualquier ciudad y nación del mundo. Es para alegrarse de que fiestas, personas y lugares relacio-nados con Jesús, con la Virgen María y con el evangelio despierten ese eco popular. Pero sería un error quedarse en el puro triunfalismo masivo. También las multitudes, hambrientas de la palabra y de la verdad, se-guían y, a veces, aclamaban a Cristo; nuestro Señor vio esta situación como una ocasión para ejercer su misión pastoral compadeciéndose de la gente e instruyendo al pueblo. Es necesario preguntarnos qué imagen ofrece hoy la Iglesia a un observador imparcial. En el ámbito social pre-senta un aspecto bien diferente de sus comienzos insignificantes. Aque-llos pequeños grupos o comunidades cristianas del principio, tanto la de Jerusalén como las de Asia menor, Grecia o Roma, que Pablo y los após-toles fundaron y a las que escribían sus cartas, son ahora naciones ente-ras, cientos de millones de hombres y mujeres que se declaran cristianos, es decir, discípulos de Cristo. A nivel de institución, la Iglesia aparece como una sociedad bien organizada; y a nivel de fieles, como una gran masa sociológica. Son numerosas las imágenes bíblicas del nuevo testa-mento para expresar la naturaleza de la Iglesia. Entre ellas el concilio Vaticano II prefirió la de “Pueblo de Dios”, dada su enorme riqueza e importancia en toda la historia de salvación, tanto en el antiguo como en el nuevo testamento. Para definir la Iglesia no se parte de la jerarquía de la misma, sino de la base, de la congregación de los creyentes en Cristo, del pueblo llano y fiel. En razón del pueblo están los ministerios jerár-quicos, y de él surgen las diversas vocaciones cristianas. Fue voluntad de Dios santificar y salvar a los hombres al constituir un pueblo que le con-fesara en verdad y le sirviera en santidad. Para ello eligió al pueblo de Israel como pueblo suyo, pactó con él una alianza, figura de la alianza nueva y perfecta que había de pactarse en Cristo. Este pacto nuevo, es decir, el nuevo testamento en su sangre, lo estableció Cristo convocando un pueblo de judíos y gentiles, que se unificara no según la carne, sino en el Espíritu y constituyera el nuevo pueblo de Dios. Este pueblo tiene por cabeza a Cristo. Su condición es la libertad y la dignidad de los hijos de Dios. Tiene por ley el nuevo mandato de amar como el mismo Cristo nos amó; y como fin, difundir cada vez más y más el reino de Dios. Con el fin de apacentar al pueblo de Dios, Cristo Señor instituyó en su Iglesia diversos ministerios, ordenados al bien común de todo el cuerpo. Pues los ministros que poseen la sagrada potestad están al servicio de sus hermanos, a fin de que todos cuantos pertenecen al pueblo de Dios al-cancen la salvación. Por tanto, no se patrocina una masa anónima, una comunidad sin cabeza y sin jerarquía. Un mínimo de organización es indispensable en todo grupo humano; por eso necesitamos pastores que estén al servicio del pueblo de Dios. Cristo lo sabía y así lo determinó para bien de su Iglesia. Por eso vale la pena preguntarnos si somos cons-cientes de que la comunidad eclesial es esencialmente misionera porque hereda la misión de Cristo. Hay situaciones en que no podemos ocultar la lámpara bajo el mueble, porque requieren la luz y la sal, la valentía audaz del creyente y un testimonio público de fe, amor y solidaridad humana. Y no sólo aisladamente como individuos, sino también comuni-tariamente. La Iglesia la fundó Cristo sobre la roca de Pedro y los após-toles. Todos los miembros de la Iglesia necesitamos una profunda cate-quesis sobre la misión evangelizadora de la Iglesia. Lo mismo que son necesarios buenos pastores, hacen falta también comunidades y cristia-nos adultos, conscientes, responsables, bien formados y libremente com-prometidos con el evangelio de Cristo y con el servicio al reino de Dios. Por eso hemos de pasar de ser masa y número a ser personas, discípulos y miembros vivos de Cristo en el nuevo pueblo de Dios que es su Igle-sia. ¡Es urgente!

SCRIP SALES Scrip orders can be picked up on Tues. & Thurs. Please call or email the school office -564-7153;

czoucha@stb.esu7.org by 11:00 a.m.

Weekly Sales ...……………....…..………………..…..$13,420.00 Profit………………………………..……..…….…….......$553.66 Year-To-Date………………….………………..………$8,495.13 March 31,2022 Goal…………………………………...$35,000.00

SUMMER SCRIP NEWS!!! During July, email Mrs. Zoucha (czoucha@stb.esu7.org) your scrip or-ders. Scrip orders will be filled and can be picked up on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 - 12:30 p.m. from the school office. There will be NO scrip sales on Thursday, July 22. Scr ip continues to be available every Sunday after the 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses. Thank you for supporting our school!!

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 18, 2021

SPIRITUAL/LITURGY

Today we include the following parishioners and friends who are sick and are in need of your care and love.

Please pray for those who need the hope and strength of the Lord: Sam Nahorny, Fernanda

Madrigal, Elden Jedlicka We also pray for those who have died:

George Bixenmann, James “Jim” Nowak, Kathleen Starostka

Monday, 07/19

No Mass

Tuesday, 07/20

6:30 AM Liv/Dec O’Hearn/Cieloha Families

Wednesday, 07/21

6:30 AM Patricia Brooks

Thursday, 07/22

6:30 AM Sara Swanson

Friday, 07/23

6:30 AM Donna Dubas

Saturday, 07/24

5:00 PM St. Bonaventure Parishioners

Sunday, 07/25

7:00 AM Liv/Dec Romberg/Peters Families

8:30 AM Liv/Dec Carroll Doris/Melliger Families

10:30 AM Liv/Dec Volnek/Parry Families

6:15 PM Abel Cordona & Justo Cardona

PRAYING WITH YOU If you experience the loss of a loved one, we want to pray with you as a community of faith. Contact Belinda at 402-564-7151.

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Sign up to be a temporary sub or find a friend to rotate with you! Adorers needed: Sunday: Morning 2-3 am, (4th Sun. Only) 3-4 am (4th Sun. Only) Wednesday: Morning 1-2 am Friday: Morning 1-2 am (Every Other Week) Friday: Evening 6-7 pm; 10-11 pm (Odd Months) Saturday: Afternoon 3-4 pm Co-Captains needed. Substitute Adorers are always needed. Call Joan Jahn — 402-910-0958 (Please leave a message.)

MUSIC MINISTRY Psalm 100 tells us: Shout joyfully to the Lord, all you lands; serve the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful song. St. Augus-tine is often attributed with the saying, to sing is

to pray twice. Music lifts our hearts and helps us engage more fully as we use multiple senses - sight, speech and sound. Come, dip your toes in the water! Join a choir or pull together a small group, play an instrument, participate in Praise & Worship, or-ganize rehearsals, and help us grow music ministry. We need volunteers who are willing to make this happen! Call Dianne at 402-564-7151 or email dkeiter@stboncc.com

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Are you interested in ministering to our parish as an EMHC? Please contact Dianne ASAP for more information. 402-564-7151 or dkeiter@stboncc.com.

A BIBLICAL WALK THROUGH THE MASS

The Mass is nothing short of amazing. Through it, we encounter God in the most intimate way possible as we hear him speak to us in the Liturgy of the Word and as we receive him Body and Blood, Soul and Di-vinity in the Holy Eucharist. Participants in this study will come to know and understand the Mass like never before. They will see,

perhaps for the first time, why they say what they say, and do what they do every week at Mass. The words and gestures will be seen in a new light, leading them to a richer, more fruitful wor-ship experience. Tim Cumberland and Belinda Keiter will lead this five-week study which will include a new and updated video presentation A Biblical Walk Through the Mass, which explores the roots of the words and gestures we experience at Mass and explains their pro-found significance. This fascinating tour of the Mass will renew your faith and deepen your love for and devotion to the Holy Eu-charist. Please join us for A Biblical Walk Through the Mass beginning Tuesday, August 3 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and continuing every Tuesday for five weeks in St. Bon’s Parish Center. For more in-formation or to register for the study, call Belinda Keiter @ St. Bon’s, 402-5647151 or or via email: bkeiter@stboncc.com.

AROUND THE AREA YOUTH & SCHOOL

SCHOOL NEWS! 1. Mark your calendars for school Fall Registration: a. Kindergarten and new school parents: Monday, Aug. 2 - 7:00 p.m. - school social hall

b. All other parents: Tuesday, Aug. 3 - 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. - school social hall - come anytime during this time 2. The 2021-22 school year begins on Thursday, Aug. 12. This is a noon dismissal day with NO lunch served prior to dismis-sal. The first full day of classes will be on Friday, Aug. 13.

REGISTER FOR ST.BON’S PRESCHOOL! Limited openings in Pre-K, Preschool or Play Group for the 21-22 school year. Contact Kim Kluever for an enrollment form or to tour. 402-564-9338 or kimkluever1@gmail.com.

SEEKING TRUTH BIBLE STUDY A 23-week Bible study on the Acts of the Apostles will start on Wednesday evenings beginning Sept. 15 in the Family Room at St. Isidores. Two sessions will be offered: 4:30-6:00pm & 6:15-7:45pm. We will be using Sharon Doran’s Seeking Truth video bible series which has been commissioned by the Omaha Archdiocese. Each week consists of a 45-50 minute video and then a small group discussion time to go over questions covered in the week’s lesson. During the series we will not meet during holiday weeks. All are welcome! If you would like more info. about the bible study series you may go to www.seekingtruth.net. If you have questions, please contact Lau-rie Lange at 402-564-8053, laurielange5@gmail.com or Bonnie McPhillips at 402-276-1287, bonniewilliam1983@gmail.com

21st Annual Honor and Glory to God The Father Holy Hour

St. Isidore Church - Sunday, August 1 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. All are invited! That the Awesome Love of God our Father for all of His children will be made

known to them so that His Peace may reign in their hearts and in the entire world - for His greater honor and glory. Rosary & Di-vine Mercy Chaplet Exposition & Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Sponsored by the Columbus Tri-Parish Le-gion of Mary. “Prayer is the most powerful means to give peace to souls, fill them with happiness and bring them closer to God’s love.”

-St. Maximilian Kolbe

CHILD CARE TEACHER OPENING We are accepting applications for part time child care teachers beginning in August when school starts. Must be 16 to apply. We are looking for help with after school care and this would be a

great opportunity for an afterschool job! Additionally, we are looking for substitutes to help out in childcare or preschool during the school day. Stop by to pick up an application, 1604 15th St., or email kimkluever1@gmail.com for more information.

FAITH BUILD DAY SATURDAY, JULY 24, 2021

Sign up to help with Maria & Moses’ (St. Bon-aventure Parishioners) home with Habitat for Humanity. Scan the QR code to sign up! See this weekend’s bulletin insert for more infor-mation!

THE SCHOOL SISTERS OF CHRIST THE KING In August, two young women who grew up in Columbus will be professing vows with our Community. Sister Teresa Marie Woz-ny will be professing final vows on August 1 and Sister Mary Chiara Middendorf will be professing first vows on July 31. The Sisters are grateful for the prayers of those in your parishes who helped to form them and would be happy to see them if they are able to come to either event!