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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. . . . . .Stephanie 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. . . . . . [email protected]
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 The Twenty Forth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 13, 2020
www.stboncc.com
Catholic Church 1565 18th Avenue
Columbus, Nebraska 68601
Bulletin notices: Submit in writing to the rectory on September 14th for September 20th.
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: At St. Anthony Church Tuesday through Friday: 6:30 a.m.
SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:30-4:30 pm at St. Anthony Church or by appointment. Please call the church office.
Baptism 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 [email protected] or our Vocation Commitee: Leonard & Theresa Gabriel 402-910-4563 or [email protected].
RECTORY OFFICE . . . . . . . .402-564-7151
FAX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402-562-6025
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.–12:00 noon; 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
New Parishioners: If you would like to join our parish, register online at stboncc.com or stop in the Parish Office.
PARISH NEWS From our Pastor…
Over the past few years, the Archdiocese of Omaha has undergone renovation in the way they do ministry at the chancery and at the parish level. Many of you were involved in Archbishop Lucas’ listening sessions from which came “One Church, Encountering
Jesus, Equipping Disciples and Living Mercy.” As Catholic Christians, we are called to follow our Lord’s command to “Go and make disciples.” This is nothing new. The Church has always had this mission. But over time, the Catholic Church has become stagnant in that vocation. Pope John Paul II wrote about engaging our people in “The New Evangelization.” Recently, Archbishop Lucas encouraged the priests of the Archdiocese to meet with their leadership teams to review their current ministries and determine what adjustments can be made. He felt inspired by the Holy Spirit, given all the changes we have been experiencing in this time of COVID-19. Every parish experiences “The same people do most everything in the parish.” This is good because it offers stability and quality. However, they can also limit parishioner involvement, become burned out, stagnant and deteriorate in quality, effectiveness or purpose. Participation in ministries at St. Bon’s is less than 30%, and many parish-ioners are involved in multiple ministries. At St. Bon’s, our discernment has led us to implement ways that increase parishioner involvement. Over the last few years, the Archbishop encouraged pastors and their leaders to read the book Divine Renovation by Fr. James Mallon. This inspired us to want our parish to move more effectively from maintenance to mission. We want people to engage in ministry because it is ‘life-giving’ for the parish (and for them), not because ‘they have to because no one else will.’ We will strive to be more intentional about growing our ministries and relationships within our parish. Everyone who is interested in getting involved in a particular ministry can have an opportunity. We want new faces and new ideas. We are seeking creative ways to engage more of our parishioners. We need your help. If you are interested in a particular ministry, please call the parish office.
Blessings,
ST. BONAVENTURE COLUMBUS, NE
ST.VINCENT DE PAUL CONFERENCE
September 27 is the feast day of St. Vincent de Paul. Included in your September envelopes was the SVdP Ap-peal. Please, prayerfully consider donating to this important min-istry. The SVdP conference is made up of volunteers from St. Bonaventure Parish assisting those in our community who are in need of housing, food, utilities, etc. If you would like to learn more about the SVdP Conference call the parish office or email the SVdP president Lynette Klug at [email protected].
COURT LITTLE FLOWER #988 will meet on Monday, September 14, 6:30 PM. The meeting will be held at the St.Bon's social Hall. Please park in the NPPD parking lot, located directly across the street. The program will be the Installation of New
Officers with Communion Service. Sandwiches and Dessert will be served, followed by the meeting. Co-Chair ladies: Patricia Ter-nus, Marge Borer, Janet Dobesh. If you have any questions per-taining to this email, please call Bev Kudron 402-910-1432
STAINED GLASS WINDOWS All of the windows are done and refur-bished, they are being stored at Lambrecht Glass Studio in Omaha till the window frames arrive. The New York based compa-ny manufacturing the window frames shut
down for COVID-19 and recently started back up manufacturing frames again. Unfortunately our order is in the queue but on a long waiting list. When Lambrecht receives the frames it is a top priority for them to finish our window project, but at this time we do not have an exact date on when the frames will be done. For the plaster repair work we have hired KEHM Contractors to com-plete this project, they will start repairs this Fall. It might seem like a long process but in the end we will be able to enjoy the beauty of the windows for many, many years. Thank you for your prayers and your support of the Stained Glass Window project!
WEEKDAY MASSES Great News!!! Beginning Tuesday, October 6 all 6:30 AM Weekday Masses will now be inside St. Bonaventure Church. The church will be locked after the Mass as we are still a
construction site. We will like to especially thank Fr. Ross Burkhalter and St. Anthony’s Church for allowing us to utilize their church for our weekday Masses through the duration of Project 2020.
SEATING AT MASS We are so excited that more and more people are coming back to Mass! It is wonderful sight to see! Because of the seating protocols that we still have to maintain, we are asking that if you sit in the middle section of the church - single people sit four to a pew, couples sit two couples per pew so that families can all sit together in one pew. If you want a pew by yourself, please sit in the side pews as they are smaller and can’t accommodate families. Thank you for being so accommodating and kind to our Ush-ers/Greeters! We are grateful to these volunteer s!
STEWARDSHIP SPANISH
ANUNCIOS en ESPAÑOL
Memorial Gifts Have Been Given In Memory of:
John Willis: M/M Michael & Bonita Evans
Project 2020: John Willis: M/M Gerry & Kathy Engelber t Dick Nelson: Mar ie Nelson & Family
Stained Glass Windows: Linda Galley: M/M Tom & Tami Williams John Willis: M/M Mike & Diane Schneider , M/M Don & Mary Peterson
SILENT FESTIVAL WINNERS FOR AUGUST!
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Soulliere Jr. Mr. Louis Vanek Mrs. Lois Kuta Project 2020
Each Winner wins $75.00 worth of Scrip Gift Cards of their choice. Call the school at 402-564-7153 for order and pickup details.
E-TITHE Enroll in E-Tithe! You can have your withdrawal taken on the 10th or 25th of each month. Call Business Manager, Kim Arlt, for info. or download a form from our website; www.stboncc.com.
WEEKEND COLLECTIONS September 6, 2020
Contributions Received.……………………………….$13,035.00 E-Tithe………………...…………………………….…..$2,108.00 Total…………………...………………………………$15,143.00 Year-To-Date Actual Received……………………....$159,210.74 Year-To-Date Budgeted……………………………...$190,960.00 Net Excess (Deficit)...………………………………..($31,748.00)
STAINED GLASS WINDOWS Contributions Received..…………………..$1,025.00 Donations to-date………………………..$309,370.00 Total estimated repair cost………………$380,000.00 Learn more online at http://stboncc.com/stained-glass-windows/
El Perdón Propio del Cristiano Por: Padre Jairo Congote
Perdonar es una actitud básica del cristiano pues Jesús nos propone y nos da testimonio de un per-dón sin límites. La parábola evangélica del deudor
despiadado ilustra la doctrina de Jesús sobre el perdón fraterno de las ofensas, que debe ser una de las actitudes fundamentales del discípulo de Cristo. Es el apóstol Pedro quien suscita el tema del perdón mediante una pregunta: “Si mi hermano me ofende, ¿cuántas veces le tengo que perdonar? ¿Hasta siete veces? Jesús le contestó: No te digo hasta siete veces, sino hasta setenta veces siete”. Es decir, siempre. ¿Por qué tal perdón sin límite? ¿Qué es lo que sustenta esta doctrina y conducta? La parábola del deudor despiadado nos lo presenta de una manera fácil de entender, pero su enseñanza es bastante difícil de practicar, sobre todo cuando la fe y el amor son débiles y, en cambio, el espíritu de venganza, el odio rencoroso y la agresividad innata en nosotros son fuertes. La enseñanza que extrae Jesús de la parábola es ésta: Lo mismo hará con ustedes mi Padre del cielo si cada cual no perdona de corazón a su hermano. Perdonar es posible. Nos cuesta mucho perdonar y romper el círculo vicioso del odio y la venganza. Hay momentos en que, aun con la mejor voluntad y disposición, uno exclama: Esto es demasiado; ya estoy harto. ¿Es que tengo que ser tonto para ser bueno? Y nos tienta hacer una demostración de fuerza ante el insulto, la calumnia, el atropello y la desconsideración. Lo más normal, y también lo más fácil, es vengarse cuando uno puede o al menos guardar rencor a la expectativa. La venganza es el placer del ofendido, y el odio rencoroso el único haber seguro del más débil. Pero lo que demuestra fortaleza, magnanimidad de espíritu, madurez humana y cristiana, por eso es tan difícil, no es vengarse sino perdonar y romper la espiral de la violencia mediante el amor reconciliador. Más sublime es la experiencia de perdonar y ser perdonado. Para sentirnos amados, liberados y rehabilitados como seres humanos, como personas capaces de reconstrucción y de convivencia en el amor, necesitamos experimentar el perdón. De hecho, el que no ha vivido personalmente en su propia carne y vida el gozo de ser perdonado porque es amado, difícilmente es capaz de perdonar a su vez y casi ni siquiera de ser persona, su-plantando la vieja ley del talión y del odio por la actitud del per-dón y del amor. Gracias al ejemplo de Cristo, perdonar es posible para el cristiano. Como siempre, él practicó lo que nos enseñó y mandó. Estando Jesús para morir en la cruz, víctima del odio mortal de sus enemigos, teniendo el poder suficiente para confun-dirlos, no obstante optó por hacer justicia a lo divino, es decir, perdonar a todos venciendo el mal con el bien, el odio con el amor. Conversión para el perdón y poder acudir a la reconciliación. Jesús confió a su Iglesia el poder de perdonar pecados, reconci-liando al hombre con Dios. El perdón fraterno debe ser tarea coti-diana de reconciliación individual y comunitaria. Pues la reconci-
liación de los hermanos que profesan la misma fe es el testimonio que mejor entenderá el mundo; así la Iglesia podrá presentarse ante la sociedad como lo que de hecho es: sacramento de unidad y de salvación. La conversión del corazón es el presupuesto indis-pensable para la reconciliación. Hay un sacramento donde expre-
samos esa conversión: es el sacramento de la penitencia. El Señor nos mide con la misma medida con que medimos a los demás; el que perdona a su hermano, está perdonado por Dios. Pues el per-dón sacramental de la penitencia no es real y efectivo si nosotros
no perdonamos al hermano, ya que la reconciliación no es solo con Dios sino también con la comunidad eclesial, con los herma-nos en la fe y con todos los hombres.
LOTTERY CALENDAR WINNERS September 07, 2020– September 13, 2020
$55-(0831) Raya Kluever 09-07-20
$55-(0489) Jerry Jarecke 09-08-20
$55-(0522) Myron Hiemer 09-09-20
$55-(0819) Mike & Kim Allen 09-10-20
$55-(0606) Nick & Tony Zakrzewski 09-11-20
$55-(0152) John Cimpl 09-12-20
$75-(0328) Bob Soulliere Jr. 09-13-20
SCRIP SALES Scrip orders can be picked up during school hours at the school office. Please call or email the
school office (564-7153; [email protected] by 11:00 a.m.
Weekly Sales ...……………....…..………………..…..$14,885.00 Profit………………………………..……..…….………...$527.46 Year-To-Date.………….…………………………….....$9,969.42 March 31, 2021 Goal…………………………………..$35,000.00
ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL The 2020-2021 AAA mailings will arrive the week of September 14! Our experience as One Church invites us to come to a place of gratitude within our families, par-ishes and as an archdiocese, and to recognize that everything we have is designed to deepen our faith and to bring us closer to Je-sus and to one another.
The Twenty Forth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 13, 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, Todd Ligenza, Fernanda Madrigal, Eldon Jedlicka
We also pray for those who have died: Fr. Cliff Stevens (Archdiocesan Priest), Carolyn Cielocha,
Cecelia “Cec” Williams
Monday, 09/14
No Mass
Tuesday, 09/15 St. Anthony Church
6:30 AM Van Chlopek
Wednesday, 09/16 St. Anthony Church
6:30 AM Robert Leif
Thursday , 09/17 St. Anthony Church
6:30 AM Liv/Dec Greenlee/Pullen Families
Friday, 09/18 St. Anthony Church
6:30 AM Denny Bargen
Saturday, 09/19 at St. Bonaventure Church
5:00 PM Kenneth Bender
Sunday, 09/20 at St. Bonaventure Church
7:00 AM St. Bonaventure Parishioners
8:30 AM George Horne - Anniv.
10:30 AM Liv/Dec Maurie Melcher Family
6:15 PM Dorothy Bialas
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: Afternoon 3-4 pm 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) Friday: Morning 1-2 am (Every Other Week) Co-Captains needed: Sunday, Wednesday, Friday (All 6am-6pm) Call Joan Jahn — 402-910-0958 (Please leave a message.)
ROSARY LEADER NEEDED We are looking for volunteers to lead the rosary before Mass once a month. Help is needed at the 10:30 AM Mass. Contact Linda with questions or to volunteer: 402-564-7151 or [email protected].
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
will be meeting on Tuesdays beginning in the fall! If you or someone you know would be interested in ex-
ploring joining the Catholic Church--this is for you! Call Cheryl Rambour 564-7151 for more information.
SCC MASS INTENTIONS Scotus is accepting Mass intentions for their school Masses. To schedule stop in Scotus office or call/email Laurie: 402-564-7165; [email protected].
NEW PRAYER BOX Standing outside of the Scotus Central Catholic High School Chapel entrance is a beautiful bronze Prayer Box. It is a symbol of a community that will open their hearts to you in prayer. We extend a far reaching invitation to anyone seeking God’s love and mercy, grace and peace, to place a heartfelt prayer request inside the Prayer Box. Whatever season of life or faith journey you may be experienc-ing, we will prayerfully embrace your prayer request. As the Prayer Box becomes full, we will place your prayer request in a sacred place and will continue to pray for you, always. We offer a note of gratitude to Fred Hoppe, bronze sculptor, for designing and creating the prayer box. We are most appreciative for the financial support from the Scotus Class of 1999, the Sco-tus Booster Club and the Knights of Columbus Council 938. A prayer community is forming and they invite all of you to pray for the intentions placed in the prayer box.
--Karen Mroczek, Prayer Box Project
YOUTH & SCHOOL
STBONCC.COM Visit our website to read our bulletin, learn about ministry opportunities, FFF, upcoming events and more! FACEBOOK.COM\STBONCC Follow our Facebook page to stay informed of upcoming events, holy days and much more!
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL/SIMON HOUSE, INC. A non-profit organization that helps the less fortunate. This or-ganization offers clothing, household, and misc. items in good condition and reasonably priced. Simon House would not be able to run without our wonderful volunteers. Please consider joining our great group of volunteers. Call today at 402-564-8444 or stop by Simon House and we can get you started – 1853 10th Avenue.
AROUND THE AREA
1. Scrip Sales - a. Email your order to Mrs. Brockhaus ([email protected]) by 11:00 a.m. on school days. Note an approximate time you will pick it up, and your order will be placed in the gray tub outside the front door of school.
b. Call (402-564-7153) by 11:00 a.m. on school days. c. Send in orders to school with your child. e. We are now selling Scrip following the 8:30 & 10:30 am Sun-day Masses outside of church! 2. Join us for Arby's Night on Tuesday, Sept. 15. From 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., a portion of sales will come back to support our school. Arby's is encouraging drive-thru sales to limit the num-ber of people inside the restaurant. Be sure to mention that you are supporting St. Bons School when you place your or-der! Thank you for helping our school! 3. Wed., Sept. 16, is a noon dismissal for St. Bonaventure stu-dents. Teachers have a School of Faith in the afternoon. There will be NO lunch served prior to dismissal.
SCOTUS LUNCH MENU September 14 – September 18 Monday: Hamburger, Chips, Corn, Fruit Tuesday: Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potato, Broccoli, Fruit Wednesday: No Lunch Thursday: French Toast, Tri Potato, Baked Beans, Fruit Friday: Pepperoni Pizza, Green Beans, Carrots Sticks, Fruit
ARCHBISHOP’S DINNER FOR EDUCATION 2020
Join us from the comfort of your own home by partici-pating in this live, interactive broadcast on September 24, 2020 to celebrate our own Mrs. Lynn Mielak as Rural Educator of the Year! This annual celebration of Catholic education provides an opportunity to publicly recognize the dedi-cation of individuals within the Catholic school system, to thank those who support Catholic schools, and to raise scholarship funds for low-income students to attend Catholic schools. For information on how to donate in honor of Mrs. Lynn Mielak and to view the live event visit archomaha.org/events/dinner2020/ .
EVENTS AT THE ST. BENEDICT CENTER SCHUYLER, NE
Finding God Later in Life: October 3, one-day retreat at Saint Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Mary Eileen Andreasen, RN, M.S., M.A. and Sister Ann Marie Petrylka, OSM. Being retired or semi-retired brings new opportunities and challenges. The great-est advantage is more time to experience God's love and reflect on God's continued plan for our lives. How can we come to know God better in later age? What do we have to leave behind and what do we have to learn anew? What are the difficulties? Come and explore new ways to hear God's gentle call in later life. Social distancing will be observed, please bring your mask. Lunch is available at the Center for $11.02 (includes tax). Register at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 32-8819.
There will be a Praying for Our Priests Holy Hour with Benedic-tion and Adoration on Sunday, September 20 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Anthony's Church. Please wear your mask. If you have a book from Maria Regina Cleri, please bring it. Due to Covid 19 re-strictions, books cannot be handed out at the event. This event will also be live streamed on St. Anthony's Facebook page.
JOB OPENING St. Bonaventure Preschool & Child Care is looking for an evening custodian 10-15 hours a week, flexible time
to come in and clean Monday-Friday. To apply please contact Kim at 402-564-9338 or via email at [email protected].
GODTEENS STARTS SEPT. 23! Teens will start the year in their couple's home! More information will be sent via email
to parents along with the GodTeens calendar! Freshman will receive their couple's information in the mail! Questions, contact us at [email protected]
EASY WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL!
1.Save your Super Saver receipts. All receipts must be dated between Sept. 1, 2020 - March 13, 2021. Saving receipts helps St. Bon’s School get free sports equipment and supplies.
Thanks so much for supporting our school!