MASSES: Saturday (Sunday Obligation) 5:30 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM

WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:30 AM

Church: 5304 W. Main St., Monee, IL 60449 Rectory: 25942 So. Middlepoint Avenue

P.O. Box 217, Monee, IL 60449 (534-9682) Website: stbonifacemonee.org

eMail: office@stboniface.comcastbiz.net Church Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

8:30am—2:00pm

Saint Boniface Catholic Church Mission Statement

Saint Boniface is a welcoming, caring Church community united under one baptism. We encourage participation by all members in promoting

and sharing Christian and social values.

REV. ROGER KUTZNER, PASTOR PERMANENT DEACON: Mark Otten (815-469-7165)

PARISH SECRETARY: Kathy Short RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR: Deacon Mark and Anita Otten

MINISTRY OF CARE: Erwin Bogs SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays After 5:30 Mass MARRIAGE: By appointment only. Normally made 6 months in advance. BAPTISM: To have a child baptized at Saint Boniface Church, you must be registered, active, member of the parish and attend a Baptism class. Baptisms are held the 2nd Sunday of the month at 12:00PM (Noon). Call the office to schedule an appointment. RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES: K thru 4th meet Saturdays from 9:00-10:30 AM Grades 5, 6, 7, and 8th meet on Sundays from 10:00-11:30 AM

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Saturday, August 3 5:30 PM—G. B. Dancer Jr. † Req. by Camille Dancer Sunday, August 4 9:00 AM—Hania Godun † Req. by Kwiatkowski Family Harry Otten † Req. by Family Monday, August 5 8:30 AM—Communion Service Wednesday, August 7 8:30 AM—Parish Intentions Friday, August 9 8:30 AM—Phyllis Kowalczyk † Req. by Golf Vista Homeowners Assoc. Saturday, August 10 5:30 PM—Parishioners Intentions Sunday, August 11 9:00 AM—Donald and Douglas Phalen † Req. by Loretta Cosman

August 4 5:30 PM Phyllis Huske John Porpora Christine Semanovich Camille Dancer 9:00 AM Mark Otten Jennifer Duncan Terry Kwiatkowski Karen Scrementi

August 11 5:30 PM David Schmidt Camille Dancer John Porpora Tracy Sheehan 9:00 AM Mark.Otten Therese Bogs-Haser Celeste Lynch Cindy Marden August 15 Assumption 6:30 PM Mark Otten Colleen Domke Donald Domke Barbara Mitchell

August 4 5:30 PM David Schmidt 9:00 AM Erwin Bogs

August 11 5:30 PM Paul Przybyla 9:00 AM Kathy Short August 15 Assumption 6:30 PM Kathy Dornhecker

August 4 5:30 PM Makenzie Albano

Ashlin Porpora 9:00 AM Ava Daly Grace Lovejoy

August 11 5:30 PM Joey Correa Kelsey Correa 9:00 AM Adam Swanson Kasey Swanson August 15 Assumption 6:30 PM Sebastian Jaculbe Athena Jaculbe

July 28, 2019 Sunday………………………$ 1926.49 Children’s Envelopes……… 1.00 Many thanks to all of you for your generous donations to our Parish. May God bless all of you!

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 4, 2019

Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart.

— Psalm 90:12

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major Tuesday: The Transfiguration of the Lord Wednesday: St. Sixtus II and Companions; St. Cajetan Thursday: St. Dominic Friday: St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Saturday: St. Lawrence

Whoever prays much by night, that person’s face is fair by day.

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TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Vanity of vanities! All things are

vanity! (Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23).

Psalm — If today you hear his voice, harden not your

hearts (Psalm 90).

Second Reading — You too will appear with Christ your

life in glory (Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11).

Gospel — For though one may be rich, one’s life does

not consist of possessions (Luke 12:13-21). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Jesus urges us to be rich in what

matters to God. The psalmist

warns us against hardening our

hearts. Are our hearts open to

what really matters? If anyone needs an ark, I happen to Noah guy.

While I am away from parish during the week and work on my emotional and

spiritual health I have reflected recently on how I handle everyday tasks re-garding what we usually we call "earthly things" like paying bills, taxes, bal-

ancing the budget, taking care of the house, taking care of my mom in Po-land (more bills), car, appliances, TV, stereo, phone, etc. To be honest, hav-ing to take care of these always makes me grumpy. Sometimes it comes to

me that for a long time I haven't done well with this kind of thing. Most of the time, I’d just plain rather be doing something else. To be honest, I don’t quite know how to deal with it all.

It’s pretty hard, actually, as I’m sure you all know from experience. How do you keep a heav-enly mind when everything you’re thinking about is so stinkin’ earthly? One reason that this is hard for me is that we see these “administrative tasks” as less

valuable than other things, such as meditation, studying Bible, prayer, and community life in the Church. I know it's nothing wrong in getting my priorities right. After all, Jesus and his

apostles communicate a worldview in which the eternal kingdom of God is more valuable and deserving of attention than the temporal earth. Because of this, I used to think that I could beat the system and somehow live an administration-free life. Well, I guess I’m learning that

it’s often a lot more work to try to beat the system than to let it beat you. So I guess I’m ad-mitting that there’s some valueless stuff that you have to buckle down and do. In my case, I

tend to put things off. Things then go on until life becomes overtly uncomfortable, unhelpful to others, or dangerously last-minute, and then I have to face up to it, with ample amounts of

stress and frustration. Well, I am working on it. Some things I have learned by now maybe helpful for you too.

First of I check carefully whether a particular task is really needed. Have you ever

thought that many, if not most, of the errands and tasks you do may be worthless? For exam-ple, you’ve always assumed you needed that third car because everyone you know has three

cars. Consider cutting these things out and simplifying your life. Also I think about how a par-ticular task serves something valuable. Administrative tasks may not have inherent value, but they may support something valuable. For instance, taking care of my car (oil change, tune

ups, etc) is valuable because I drive a lot in my ministry. Viewing tasks as means to achieving valuable goals can help you and me do them with more determination. Finally, I tell myself that

my attitude is more important than the task. Think about it. When you’re trying to decide on the color of your couch, does God care more about whether or not you pick the right color or whether or not you act with kindness toward your wife? Even the best decisions or most effi-

ciently executed tasks can be ruined by frustration, anger, love of money, contention, and self-ishness. With these things especially, I think God cares more about who I am than what I do.

+ Father Roger

A Child’s Letter to God: Dear God, A lot of people

say bad things with your name in it but I never do.

Helen A Collection of More Children’s Letters to God

USING OUR TIME WISELY A jar of honey lasts practically forever. The oldest jar of honey ever discovered was over five thousand years old. Honey is quite different from market-fresh produce, then; because most fruits and vegetables last only a few days, we treat them carefully. At this time of summer, we rush to find recipes for cherries and cucumbers so we won’t waste a single one. We wouldn’t feel that same urgency about honey. In our own way, we are as delightful and fragile as ripe produce. Today’s readings urge us not to spoil, but to make good use of our limited time on earth. Ecclesiastes reminds us that because God provides for us now and always, we can manage our daily affairs without anxiety. Saint Paul encourages the Colossians to keep thoughts of heaven in everything they do, and Jesus himself asks us to treasure not earthly wealth, but God alone. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Apart from the period from Thanksgiving through Christmas, the summer is a favored time for family reunions. We trace family trees and recall our origins. Worship has a family tree as well, and the way we celebrate today has been influenced by various styles and customs through the centuries. We are Western Christians of the Latin Rite. By far, we are the most numerous Western Christians, but there are other ritual families as well. The Archdiocese of Milan in Italy follows the Ambrosian Rite, Toledo in Spain preserves the Mozarabic Rite and the Arab language, and Lyons in France is home to the Gallican Rite. Other liturgical families, such as the Celtic in Ireland and the Sarum in England, faded away after the Reformation. Until recent times, members of some ancient religious orders such as Carmelites and Trappists followed a pattern of Mass that varied slightly from the plan observed in Latin Rite parishes. Isn’t the Catholic Church the same everywhere? Not at all. It never has been! The existence of so many liturgical families in the West reminds us that unity, not uniformity, is what the Church seeks to achieve among her children. We are united in faith, but wonderfully diverse in rituals, ceremonies, languages, customs, and spirituality. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

MARRIAGE TIP When your wife is mowing the lawn, that’s not the

best time to ask when dinner will be ready.

Bernie Van Etten, Virginia Perozzi, Karen Males,

Seldon Ledford, Tabitha Phellps, Pete Crevier,

Dr. Patrick Schloss, Joe Perozzi, Father Roger, and

those that go unnamed.

To have someone added to this list please call the parish office.

WELCOME Fr. Michael Bormate!

Father Michael is from Eastern

Samar in the Philippines. He will be

sharing his story this weekend,

offering a view of the hardships,

struggles, and hope for his people.

His mission appeal will focus on

raising funds to help educate

children from impoverished families. A special

collection will be taken next weekend.

Come & See Vocation Discernment Retreat: Catholic men between 18-45 are invited to this retreat at St. Procopius Abbey, Lisle from Friday, August 9 at 4:00pm through Sunday, August 11 at 1:00pm. This is an excellent opportunity to discern God’s calling while participating in the monastic life at St. Procopius Abbey. Learn more about seeking God in community life according the Rule of St. Benedict. Attendance is free but space is limited. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact Fr. James Flint at vocations@procopius.org.

The 41st Annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, August 18 at 2 pm at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet. Couples celebrating anniversaries of 25 years, 50 years, and more than 50 years, are welcome to attend. Bishop Conlon will celebrate the Mass and will lead all couples in a special renewal of wedding promises. Those who bring a camera can also have a special picture taken with the bishop on the occasion of their anniversary. Please register as soon as possible by calling the Office of Family Ministry at 815-838-5334 or register online at https://conta.cc/2Jed044.

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JOYFUL AGAIN!

A Widowed Ministry

JOYFUL AGAIN! is a two-day program for widows and

widowers who want to resolve the grief they feel inside

and begin to live again after the death of their spouse.

The weekend employs a series of video presentations,

followed by facilitated small group discussion and private

reflection time. Through this process, individuals gain new

insights and receive encouragement and support. Trained

facilitators, who have been widowed themselves, help

with the weekend and the discussions. Sept. 7&8 at Mary

Queen of Heaven Parish in Elmhurst. For more

information, to register, or for other dates and locations,

please contact Charlotte Hrubes at 708-354-7211 or check

the web at www.joyfulagain.org.

Please consider remembering St. Boniface Church in your will. For information contact the office.

NEW MINISTRY SCHEDULE!

The current Ministry schedule for Lectors,

Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers will

end September 1, 2019 and we will need any

changes to when you serve, vacation dates, etc.

for the next schedule which will begin Sept. 7 and

run until Jan. 1, 2020. If you would like to be a

Lector or Eucharistic Minister, or Altar Server, send

us your name and phone number, and the Mass

time you would like and this info can be dropped

in the collection basket, or call the office during

hours. We are very short of help at all Masses.

We are in great need of ministers at both weekend

Masses, so choose your favorite Mass and what

role you would like to take on. Training will be

provided. Deadline for any changes (new people,

delete your service, etc.) must be in the office no

later than August 11, 2019.

Are you called to the Permanent Diaconate? The

Diocese of Joliet invites men who sense God is call-

ing you to attend an informational session for more

information. Wives are welcome to attend. Sessions

will be held at the following locations:

Blanchette Catholic Center, Crest Hill on August 6th

and August 13th from 7-9pm.

St. John Paul II Parish, Kankakee on August 7th and

August 14th from 7-9pm.

St. Petronille Church, Glen Ellyn on August 8th and

15th from 7-9pm.

For more information, visit dioceseofjoliet.org/

diaconate.

The Peotone Senior Assistance Center is looking for

volunteers to help for a half day once per week

during Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Oct 15 thru

Dec 7. The volunteers would learn to navigate the

online system and help seniors select the best plan for

their prescription drugs. 60% of our clients are

parishioners from St. Boniface, St. Patrick and St.

Paul. The number of clients we serve has doubled

and continues to increase each year. If you think this

temporary project appeals to you, please call St. Paul

at 708-258-6917. You can leave a message with

Paula or leave a message in mailbox by pressing #5.

Learn more about Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen during a day trip Pilgrimage to His Roots in Peoria, IL on Sept. 24th. This tour will include a visit to the home of his birth, the church of his baptism, two museums, Peo-ria’s Cathedral, Sheens tomb, and Sacred Heart Church. A professional guide will explain the art, architecture, and history. The coach bus leaves from Immaculate Concep-tion Church, Braidwood at 8:00am, travels to El Paso and then Peoria and returns at 7:00pm. Cost is $43.00. If interested, you need to register by Sept.15

th. Contact Mrs.

Lee Roberts at 815-600-3718. Most famous for his television program in the post-World War II era, “Life is Worth Living,” which ran from 1951 to 1957, the archbishop was dramatic and humorous. He won two Emmys for his work. For a generation of Catholics, Archbishop Sheen’s mastery of television helped raise acceptance and understanding of the faith at a time when anti-Catholic sentiment was still common in the United States. The show, which focused on teaching simple life lessons like learning how to laugh at one self, drew as many as 30 million people on a weekly basis, and became a symbol of an era that to some American Catholics was a golden age, church experts have said.

Caring for an older family member? Catholic

Charities is hosting a Caregiver Education Series

every Wednesday starting August 28th and

running through September. More information

and to register, call 815-523-9918 and see the

notice on the bulletin boards at the back of the

church.

The Shred Event was a huge success! We sincerely

hope everyone that was in need of getting rid of old

personal documents and paperwork were able to take

advantage of this free service. Over 8000 lbs of pa-

per was shred! Don’t forget to take advantage of the

electronic recycling in Peotone on the 1st and 3rd

Wednesday of each month from 5pm-7pm!