PRIESTS: 402-564-7151

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

Assistant Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Walter Jong-A-Kiem

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/Godparents 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 Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 22, 2020

www.stboncc.com

Catholic Church 1565 18th Avenue

Columbus, Nebraska 68601

Bulletin notices: Submit in writing to the rectory on Nov. 30 for Dec. 06; Dec. 06 for Dec. 13; Dec. 10 for Dec. 20;

Dec. 16 for Dec. 27; Dec. 23 for Jan. 03.

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 Eu-charistic Adoration in the Scotus Chapel. Call Joan Jahn 402-910-0958 for an open hour. For security purposes only assigned adorers and subs will be permitted inside the Scotus Chapel. Daily: Tuesday through Friday: 6:30 a.m. at St. Bonaventure Church

SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: Saturdays: 3:30-4:30 p.m. at St. Bonaventure Church 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.

office@stboncc.com

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

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

Office Hours: See inside bulletin for holiday hours

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

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PARISH NEWS

ST. BONAVENTURE COLUMBUS, NE

CHURCH CLEANING Crew #5 will clean the Church on Friday, November 27 at 5:00pm. Thank you to the following people who cleaned

church on Sat., Nov. 14: Helen Hegemann, Joan Van Dyke, Dee & Ray Johnson, Liz Czuba, Kathleen Lohr, Milt & Kathy Zadina. If you would like to join a cleaning crew or need to change the day/time you are available to help, please e-mail office@stboncc.com or

call the rectory 402-564-7151.

“THE CHOSEN” – Watch Party Please join us, beginning Saturday, November 28 at 6:30pm for a Watch Party featuring “The Chosen” in the St. Bonaventure Par-ish Center. Social distancing will be practiced and masks are en-couraged. Please bring your own snack. Seats are limited. To re-serve a seat or for more information, please contact Belinda Keiter: 402-564-7151. The Chosen is the first-ever-multi-season TV show about the life of Jesus. Created outside of the Hollywood system, The Chosen allows us to see Him through the eyes of those who knew him. No matter where you are at in your journey with Jesus Christ, this Watch Party is for you!

NOE NEWS - IMPORTANT NOTICE!!! As of 11/2/2020 the Night of Entertainment Committee and Fa-ther Mike made the decision to postpone a portion of our Annual event to Saturday, March 6th, 2021. Postponed events: live enter tainment, dinner, silent auction and grand auction will now be Saturday, March 6th, 2021. If you have purchased tickets for the event they will transfer to the date. Continued events: General and Tuition raffle: raffle will contin-ue through November 22nd. We will draw the winners after the 6:15 p.m. Mass on November 22nd. You do not need to be pre-sent to win.

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. If you are not able to make a purchase after Mass, please contact

Mark Massman at 402-563-3423 for details.

NO LOL BAKE SALE THIS YEAR The Ladies of the Lord Bake Sale will not be held this November due to the Covid Pandemic. We are asking all to pay $10.00 instead of bringing baked goods. Use the enve-lope provided in the November Packet of envelopes.

LOTTERY CALENDARS 2021 Lottery Calendar sales have begun! Lottery Calendars are $50 each and make great Christmas gifts for family and friends while supporting St. Bonaventure Church! Purchase your calendars in the Narthex after Mass, in the church office during office hours or utilize your November Lottery Calendar envelope and we will contact you when your calendar is ready for pick up! The Lottery Calendar is a great fundraiser for our parish and gives you over 350 chances to win some money!

From our Pastor...

Christ is to be the king of our lives. We can get so busy, however, with our daily activities that life becomes a series of events

that we do not fully appreciate. Spending time in prayer each day to reflect on what has happened in the past 24 hours will help us see how God constantly blesses us with gifts--and even see the good in difficult or trying situations. Below are some questions that can help guide our prayer: *What am I most thankful for today? *Where have I been open to receiving

God's love for me? *What drew me to Jesus today? *What is God saying to me, and what did

I learn from the challenging events today?

Happy Thanksgiving a little early!

Blessings!

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED St. Bon’s Parish office will be closed the week of November 23 – 27th. (Thanksgiving week). Our daily Mass will be celebrated at the usual 6:30 a.m. Mass

except for Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Day, November 26, our Mass will be 9:00 a.m. Fr. Mike will not be available for any appointments this week. Please plan accordingly.

STEWARDSHIP SPANISH

ANUNCIOS en ESPAÑOL

Memorial Gifts Have Been Given In Memory of:

Elaine Markytan: M/M Nick & Leslie Dostal Joe Keiter: M/M James & Teresa Hotovy, M/M Rick & Cheryl Zoucha Carol Sand: M/M James & Teresa Hotovy Elaine Bonk: M/M James & Teresa Hotovy

Stained Glass Windows: Ken & Betty Bender: M/M Bob & Becky Kuta Carol Sand: M/M Bob & Becky Kuta, M/M Mark & Theresa Ingram Elaine Bonk: M/M Phil & Liz Czuba, L/D Herdzina & Czuba Families: M/M Phil & Liz Czuba Elaine Markytan: Debbie Kresha, M/M Rober t & Kathryn Podraza, M/M Milan & Linda Levos Betty Bender: M/M Milan & Linda Levos, M/M Mark & The-resa Ingram Marvene Bruner: M/ M Milan & Linda Levos Joe Keiter: M/M Larry & Mary Sindelar , M/M Mark & Theresa Ingram

Project 2020: Elaine Markytan: Janet Brezinski, Dor is Horne Sylvester & Bernice Starzec: M/M Steve & Sue Souders Joe Keiter: M/M Gene & Jan Engelber t, Theresa Petr , Pam Keiter Haidle, Jan Moore, M/M Aaron & Shannon Kosch Family, M/M Dave & Peg Wolff, M/M Chris & Lynette Dreifurst, M/M Ed & Joan Heimann Marvene Bruner: Dcn/M Dan & Belinda Keiter Carol Sand: Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce Betty Bender: Dor is Horne, Jan Fremarek Mary Greenlee: Judy Greenlee

St. Bonaventure School: Marvene Bender: M/M Mark & Theresa Ingram

WEEKEND COLLECTIONS November 15, 2020

Contributions Received.…………………………..…...$11,933.80 E-Tithe…………………………………………………$15,742.00 Total…………………………………………………...$27,675.80 Year-To-Date Actual Received……………………....$331.963.00 Year-To-Date Budgeted……………………………...$381,920.00 Net Excess (Deficit)……………………………….…($49,984.00)

STAINED GLASS WINDOWS Contributions Received..………………...…$1,680.66 Donations to-date………………………..$342,144.78 Total estimated repair cost………………$380,000.00 Learn more online at http://stboncc.com/stained-glass-windows/

¡Viva Cristo Rey¡ Por: Padre Jairo Congote

En la parábola del juicio final, Cristo aparece como rey, pastor y juez. Cristo resucitado es la primicia de la nueva humanidad de los redimidos y

tiene el señorío universal. Él es también pastor que guía al pueblo de Dios, y hace justicia siguiendo la ley del amor a los humildes, con quienes él se identifica. Destinatarios y sujetos de ese juicio son todos los hombres. En esto se diferencia esta parábola de to-das las demás, que se orientan a los discípulos, a los cristianos, a la comunidad de la Iglesia. Aquí se habla de todas las naciones; por tanto, judíos y gentiles, cristianos y paganos, creyentes y ateos. El código, ley y programa de examen para el juicio no se-rán otros que el amor al hermano. El hecho de que Cristo se iden-tifique con los pobres, los marginados y los que sufren, y además los llame sus hermanos menores, nos descubre cuán lejos está de la doctrina y conducta de Jesús toda idea triunfalista. La sobera-nía de Cristo como Rey del Universo, que celebramos, es muy especial, porque su reino no es como los de este mundo. Por eso Jesús desbarata nuestras categorías, según las cuales tendemos a identificar la autoridad y el poder con el dominio y no con el ser-vicio. Al hacer gravitar el juicio sobre el amor al hermano necesitado, se produce una concentración en la realidad cristiana fundamental que lo engloba todo: el amor. Porque amar es cumplir la ley ente-ra. Todo hombre es mi prójimo, mi hermano, y no solo el pariente o el connacional. Y cuanto más necesitado, es más prójimo y más hermano, porque en su rostro brilla más claramente la imagen de Jesús. Todo el que ama al hermano, especialmente al que sufre por una u otra causa, es heredero del reino de Dios. No es la ideo-logía ni las palabras lo que salva o condena, sino las obras. Jesús lo advierte: No todo el que dice “Señor, Señor”, entrará en el reino de los cielos, sino el que cumple la voluntad de mi Padre. La señal por la que conocerán que son discípulos míos, será que se amen unos a otros. El dictamen final no será más que hacer pública la sentencia que día a día vamos pronunciando nosotros mismos con nuestra vida de amor o desamor. Los hombres serán juzgados según la aceptación o el rechazo de Cristo a quien no vemos en carne y hueso, pero que se identifica con cuantos sufren en la tierra de los hombres. El prójimo es así la pantalla de nues-tra vida, el vídeo para leer nuestra conducta, el espejo para re-componer nuestra figura cristiana, porque “quien no ama a su hermano, a quien ve, no puede amar a Dios a quien no ve” (1Jn 4,20). La sensibilidad y solidaridad efectivas ante el dolor ajeno son, pues, la medida exacta de nuestro cristianismo. El compromiso efectivo de nuestra fe y de nuestro seguimiento de Cristo se comprueba al ras de la vida, en el empeño por la pro-moción del necesitado. En el acto penitencial del comienzo de

cada eucaristía hemos de examinarnos del amor, antes de presen-tar la ofrenda ante el altar. Este examen de amor es vigilancia cristiana. El ver como lejano el juicio último es un engaño, por-que está ya presente. Por eso cada domingo hemos de repetir conscientemente, y hoy más que nunca, en nuestra profesión de

fe, el credo: Creemos que el Señor “vendrá de nuevo con gloria para juzgar a vivos y muertos; y su reino no tendrá fin”. Sería bueno repetir las siguientes palabras como oración en este tiempo de Acción de Gracias: Nos cuesta mucho, Señor, ver a Jesús en los pobres, en los marginados, en los rudos, antipáticos y maledu-

cados. Haznos ver en ellos la cara oculta del Cristo sufriente. Enciende nuestros corazones con el fuego de tu palabra y danos tu Espíritu de amor que nos transforme por completo para que, amando a todos, aprobemos tu examen final. Amén.

LOTTERY CALENDAR WINNERS November 16, 2020– November 22, 2020

$55-(1120) Rich & Marge Nosal 11-16-20

$75-(1112) Rich & Marge Nosal 11-17-20

$55-(0557) El Tapatio 11-18-20

$55-(0426) Joe Tooley 11-19-20

$55-(0521) Jan Engelbert 11-20-20

$55-(0265) Bill Flint 11-21-20

$150-(0719) Ray Euteneuer 11-22-20

SCRIP SALES Scrip orders can be picked up during school hours at the school office. Please call or email the

school office -564-7153; bbrockhaus@stb.esu7.org by 11:00 a.m.

Weekly Sales ...……………....…..………………..…..$18,515.00 Profit………………………………..……..…….………...$646.17 Year-To-Date.………….……………………………...$14,956.04 March 31, 2021 Goal…………………………………..$35,000.00

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Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 22, 2020

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, Eldon Jedlicka

We also pray for those who have died: Tom Haiar, Lorraine Vacha, Carol Czapla, Elaine Markytan,

Bernard Nitsch, William “Bill” Neal, Virgil Kuta, Monica Kula, Marvene Bruner

Monday, 11/23 No Mass

Tuesday, 11/24

6:30 AM Irma Janicek - Anniv.

Wednesday, 11/25

6:30 AM Jeff Bargen

Thursday , 11/26

9:00AM Patrick Pensick

Friday, 11/27

6:30 AM Leander Koza

Saturday, 11/28

5:00 PM Corrine Cave

Sunday, 11/29

7:00 AM St. Bonaventure Parishioners

8:30 AM L/D Ed & Clara Backes Families

10:30 AM Millie Korger

6:15 PM St. Ana Maria Lopez & Jose Rojo

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: Saturday: Evening 7-8 pm (2nd & 4th Saturday) Sunday: Morning 2-3 am, 3-4 am (All Once a Month) Wednesday: Morning 1-2 am (Every Other Week) Wednesday: Afternoon 2-3 pm (Except the 3rd Wed.) Friday: Morning 1-2 am (Every Other Week) Friday: Night 9-10 pm (Even Months) & 10-11 pm (Odd Months) Co-Captains needed: Sunday, Wednesday, Friday (All 6am-6pm) Call Joan Jahn — 402-910-0958 (Please leave a message.) We must beg for good adorers; the Blessed Sacrament needs them

to replace St. Joseph and to imitate his life of adoration. – St. Peter Julian

ROSARY LEADER NEEDED We are looking for volunteers to lead the rosary before Mass once a month. Help is needed at the 8:30 AM, 10:30AM and one more person for 5 P.M. Mass. Con-tact Linda with questions or to volunteer: 402-564-7151 or llevos@stboncc.com.

MASS INTENTIONS The 2021 Mass book is open! Parishioners are able to schedule up to 3 Mass intentions (up to 2 weekend Masses). Non-parishioners can schedule 1 Mass. Inten-tions must be made in person at the rectory and cannot be taken over the phone. Mass offered for an intention is of great value, even if you are not able to be physically present for the Mass. Additional intentions can be given as memorials or submit-ted to be sent to the retired priests in the Archdiocese.

THANKSGIVING DAY SUBSTITUTE ADORERS NEEDED

If you can spend one hour on Thanksgiving Day with our Lord as a sub, please call: Pat Scow at 402-910-4990 for 6am to 6pm hours or Joan Jahn at 402-910-0958 for 6pm to 6am hours.

CELEBRATING THE HEARTS OF THE HOLY FAMILY JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH

First Wed.: The Chaste Heart of St. Joseph– December 2 First Fri.: The Sacred Heart of Jesus– December 4

First Sat.: The Immaculate Heart of Mary – December 5

Confessions: 3:30-4:30 pm on Sat. at St. Bonaventure Church or by appointment

Masses: Tuesday - Friday 6:30 am at St. Bonaventure Church Saturday 5:00pm at St. Bonaventure Church

Holy Hours: Saturday - ALL AT SCOTUS CHAPEL 6:00pm Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet for our Troops,

Law Enforcement Personnel & Nation 7:00pm “Lay Associates-Marian Movement of Priests”

10:00pm-6:00am - NOCTURNAL ADORATION 1st Saturday of the Month Rosary

St. Isidore’s after the 8:10am Mass

Celebrating God’s Plan for Life, Marriage & Family. Asking the intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary & the

Holy Family. ALL ARE INVITED

(Please meet in the Narthex of the church after Holy Mass.)

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EASY WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL! 1.Shop with Scrip! Scrip orders available for pick up Monday—Friday during school hours at the school office. Please send scrip orders to Barb Brockhaus, bbrockhaus@stb.esu7.org), or call the school office (564-7153) by 11:00 a.m. 2.Clip or scan your Boxtops! Box Tops is changing to fit today's families. The Box Tops mobile app uses state-of-the-art technolo-gy to scan your store receipt, find participating products and in-stantly add Box Tops to your school's earnings online. 3. We collect Best Choice UPC’s. With each label our school earns $.03 which can adds up throughout the year! 4. Godfather’s Pizza Fedoras– They are located on the pizza box and are worth $.25 each! 5. Did you know that when you shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/47-0376620, AmazonSmile donates to St. Bonaventure School Co-lumbus? AmazonSmile is the same items and price as Amazon.

Thanks so much for supporting our school!

AROUND THE AREA

SCHOOL NEWS!!! 1. No School Nov. 23-27. Have a wonderful Thanks-giving Break! 2. Do you want to make your Christmas shopping easi-

er this year? Buy scrip! We have a large variety of gift cards available for you to purchase. Go to https://school.stboncc.com/scrip to access a scrip order form and see what vendors we have available. You can email your order to bbrockhaus@stb.esu7.org by 11:00 a.m. on school days, and she will fill your order. You can then set up a time with Mrs. Brockhaus to pick up your order from our tubs outside the front entrance of school. When you pick up your scrip, you place a check in the tubs, and you are good to go! Safe shopping!!

SCOTUS LUNCH MENU November 23 – November 27

No Lunch: Have a great Thanksgiving Break!

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS

Welcome to St. Bonaventure Parish! We invite you to participate actively in our sacramental and prayer life, to enjoy yourself at our social

events, and to share your gifts of time, talent and treasure with our parish community. Please fill out the Parish Registration form as soon as you can. The form is available at the parish office or on our parish website www.stboncc.com

YOUTH & SCHOOL

SCRIP NEWS!!! Beginning Saturday Nov. 21. Scrip will be sold after the 5pm Mass until Dec. 19 to help with all your holiday shopping needs! Here is the list of lower denomination cards offered for the holi-day season as long as supplies last: Amazon - $10 cards HyVee - $10 cards Target - $10 cards Walmart - $10 cards Scooters - $5 cards Starbucks - $5 cards Also, don’t be afraid to try Scrip’s new RaiseRight App! It’s easy to use and offers hundreds of stores for all your shopping needs!

Thank you for supporting our school by purchasing Scrip!

Thanks for supporting St. Bonaventure School!

CONFIRMATION NEWS! Confirmation will be on Sunday, April 11th! The time is not set yet. At this time, Archbish-op Lucas is planning on celebrating with us!

SEF 16 UPDATE As of November 11th Scotus received 531 pledges or donations totaling $1,004,202 or 79% of the

campaign’s goal. Thank you! We appreciate your support and prayers for the success of this cam-

paign which benefits our students, our hard-working faculty (who have performed tremendously during this pandemic), and the vitality of our Catholic high school. Our student phonathon had

to be suspended for a few weeks; and so we hope that every pa-rishioner gives prayerful consideration to completing their pledge card and returning it to Scotus by mail or through the collection basket. God bless you for investing in the Catholic education of

the students at Scotus Central Catholic!

CATHOLIC CHARITIES IMMIGRATION

SPECIALIST OPENING IN SCHUYLER

Catholic Charities is in need of a bilingual (English-Spanish) Im-migration Specialist in its Schuyler office! This position provides direct immigration assistance to persons/families needing immi-gration legal assistance within the scope of Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services (CC-ILS). For more information, or to apply, please visit our website www.ccomaha.org, or contact Kelly Bolte @ 402-829-9220.

OPLATKI (CHRISTMAS WAFERS)

Oplatki are enjoyed by families, typi-cally right before the Christmas Eve meal. The entire family will gather around the table. Generally the eldest member of the family will begin the ritual by breaking off a piece of the wafer and passing it to anoth-er family member with a blessing. This blessing can simply con-sist of what you desire for your loved one in the upcoming year – whether it be good health, success, or happiness. The purpose of this act is primarily to express ones unconditional love and for-giveness for each member of his or her family. Oplatki (Christmas Wafers) are available for purchase at St. Anthony's Church Office. $2 per pack while supplies last.

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