Saturday, May 16, 2015—5:00 p.m. +For the Living and Deceased Members of St. Boniface and St. Mary Parishes Sunday, May 17, 2015—10:00 a.m. Alberta and Bob Thummel Monday, May 18, 2015, 2015—8:00 a.m. +Rev. Richard Weidert Thursday, May 21, 2015—8:00 a.m. +Ann and Henry Young Friday, May 22, 2015—8:00 a.m. For the Living and Deceased of St. Boniface Parish Saturday, May 23, 2015—5:00 p.m. +Albert P. and Ella May Gross Sunday, May 24, 2015—10:00 a.m. For the Living and Deceased Members of St. Boniface and St. Mary Parishes Monday, May 25, 2015—Mass at St. Boniface Cemetery—9:00 a.m. For the Deceased Members of St. Boniface and all who are buried in St. Boniface Cemetery

Envelopes (52) Loose Children (3) Ascension (4) Improvement Fund (11)

Total Offerings:

Votive Candles

Roses for Life

$1,513.00 325.00 12.00 27.00

290.00

$2,167.00

$44.00

$185.00

Rosary recited before each weekday Mass & 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass

Neighboring Churches, Sunday Mass Times

Walsh St. Pius V 08:00 a.m. (Sun)

Ellis Grove St. Mary’s 08:00 a.m. (Sun) only during Aug, Oct, Dec, Feb, Apr, June - 6:00 p.m. (Sat)

Ruma St. Patrick’s 08:00 a.m. (Sun) Ruma Convent Chapel 11:00 a.m. (Sun)

Prairie du Rocher St. Joseph 05:00 p.m. (Sat) 8:30 a.m. (Sun)

Sparta Lady of Lourdes 05:00 p.m. (Sat) 10:00 a.m. (Sun)

Red Bud St. John’s 04:00 p.m. (Sat) 10:00 a.m. (Sun)

Chester St. Mary’s 05:00 p.m. (Sat) 9:00 a.m. (Sun)

Area Events and Happenings

“56” Annual Strawberry Festival St. Patrick’s Parish, Sunday, May 17th, Fried Chicken Dinners with Strawberries & Ice Cream. 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Handmade Quilt and Cash Bingo starting at 12 noon. Magic Shows, Music, Balloonatic. Silent Auction & Raffle. Large Country Store, Homemade Jams, Baked Goods,

Lunch Stand, Picnic Attractions.

Rally on the River Saturday, May 23rd, 1 p.m. Knights of Colum-bus, Evansville, IL. Veterans Salute at 12 p.m. Family Painting Party & Scavenger Hunt starts at 1:30 p.m. Go online for details:

evansvillekc.org

Gospel Light’s Son Spark Labs Discovering God’s Plan 4U=Jesus. Get ready to have a BLAST!!! June 8-12, PreK-5th Grade. 9 a.m.—12 p.m. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Crafts, Songs, Bible Lessons, Snacks, Games! Any questions

call 618-550-9228.

July 9th—An evening trip to the Lantern Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden View over 22 lighted works of art from Zigong, China with “Magic Reimagined”. This exhibit won rave reviews from visitors in 2012 and they will display new sets crafted from silk and steel to offer visitors the opportunity to see this event rarely staged outside of Asia. This spectacular exhibit will be

from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Final day to sign up is June 23rd.

AMM Fall Pilgrimage to Spain and Lourdes, France The Associa-tion of the Miraculous Medal invites you to journey with us on the 2015 fall pilgrimage to Spain and Lourdes, France, October 8-19. You will visit many sites full of history in Spain, including the city of Avila which will be celebrating the 500 th anniversary of St. Teresa of Avila’s birth. In Lourdes, France, you will have the op-portunity to attend Mass at the very grotto where our Lady ap-peared to Bernadette. Time is running out to sign up for this amazing journey of history and faith. Please reserve your seat now. If you have any questions or want more information, please call 573-547-2508, or e-mail us at ammfather@amm.org.

Bertha Caron, Mary Alice Sauerhage, Dawn Johnson, Amy & Ava Buch, Pat Blum, Nick Schoenberger, David Brancecum, Debbie Kelly, Jeff New-bold, Janet Wolff, Donna Heuman, Kim Morotay, Allene Becker, Kevin Kern, Megan Ricketts, Maedell Renner, Pearl Reinhold, Wanda Long, Doreen Kohrs, Alice Kaiser, Harold Braun, Paul Schulein, Jerry Stefani, Leora Bauer, Amelia Meyer, Melanie Ganaway, Linda Young, Donna Trost, Jane Coleman, Ethel Montroy, Zaryiah Brown and several special intentions. For our homebound parishioners and their caretakers. For those in nursing homes and care centers. For the families of Brian

McConachie, Morris Taylor and Alvin Dickey.

Names will be listed for one month unless we are notified otherwise

Events and Meetings

Sunday, May 24th—Celebration honoring all graduates—College, High School, Grade School and Kindergarten following

10 a.m. Mass. Monday, May 25, 9 a.m. Mass at Cemetery (weather permitting). Bring lawn chairs April Finance report is available on the church bulletin board.

Thank you for your generous support! You may drop your envelope in the Offertory Basket at any of our nearby parishes: Sparta, Ellis Grove,

Chester, Walsh. Etc. Your envelope and gift will be returned to St. Boniface Parish and credited to you! Please use your envelope!

St. Boniface Parish Offering

May 9th & 10th, 2015

Holy Mass Schedule

and Intentions

May 19 Brenda Kern

May 19 Michael Stefani

May 21 Ashley Modglin

Set your radio to 90.3 FM WMSH, Catholic Radio. Programming includes daily Holy Mass, the Rosary, and the Divine Mercy Chap-let. Also, participate in engaging live call-in shows, such as Call to Communion with Dr. David Anders, Catholic Answers, the Doctor

Is In, and more. For a program schedule and a free CD, please call (314) 752-7000 or toll-free (877) 305-1234.

Liturgical Ministers

Saturday, May 23, 2015—5:00 p.m. Lector—Marianne Pruett Extra-Ordinary Ministers—Georgia Renner and Jason Stefani Servers—Hunter Valleroy and volunteer Greeters—Volunteers Gift Bearers—Volunteers

Ushers—Mel Jany and volunteer

Sunday, May 24, 2015—10:00 a.m. Lector—Julie Carnahan Extra-Ordinary Ministers—Rita Walter and Kim Luberda Servers—Volunteers Greeters—Volunteers Gift Bearers—Bauer Family Ushers—Steve Hess and Tony Schenk

Chester Area Christian Food Pantry, Inc.

Items needed: Peanut butter, canned fruit & canned meats. .

Check out the new Joint Website: Our Lady of Lourdes, Sparta; St. Boniface, Evansville; St. Pius V, Walsh; St. Joseph, Willisville. A link to the website is on our St. Boni-face website.

I was recently asked about offering funeral

masses for non-practicing Catholics. Canon

Law which governs the Universal Church

seems to imply a fundamental presumption

for a funeral mass. Canon 1176 states,

“Deceased members of the Christian faithful

must be given ecclesiastical funerals accord-

ing to the norm of law. Ecclesiastical funer-

als, by which the Church seeks spiritual sup-

port for the deceased, honors their bodies, and at the same time

brings the solace of hope to the living, must be celebrated accord-

ing to the norm of the liturgical laws” (emphasis mine). We see

very clearly that the funeral mass is offered to honor the body of

the deceased, asks us to pray for the deceased, and is celebrated to

bring hope and comfort to the living. It is true that Canon Law

forbids funerals for specific circumstances (Canon 1184-1185)

which include notorious apostates, heretics, schismatics, those

choosing cremation for reasons CONTRARY to the faith

(although cremation is permitted if one believes in the Christian

doctrine of the resurrection), and manifest sinners who would

cause public scandal. Manifest sin is generally interpreted to be

extreme as in the case of Mafia leaders and the like. So Canon

Law presumes that funeral masses are a right to every Catholic

regardless of their practice or non-practice of the faith. Canon

1752 states that “the salvation of souls must always be the su-

preme law in the Church, is to be kept before one’s eyes.” We are

a Church that prays for those practicing and those who do not

practice their faith. We cannot be like the hypocrites that Jesus

condemns who see the speck in our brother’s eye while we have a

beam in our own eye.

Wanted: Parishioners who are willing to serve on St. Boniface Parish Council. Submit candidate name to Father Ben, Deacon Steve, Parish Office or any Council Member. The Council meets only 6 times per year. Please consider serving your Parish as a Council member.

May 22 Jacob Huether

May 23 Ken Rhyne

Because of the low interest rates that have been in ef-fect for quite a few years and the higher cost of main-taining our parish cemetery, it was decided to conduct two special collections yearly to help with the cost of keeping our parish cemetery in good condition. These special collections are planned for the last weekend in

May (Memorial Day Weekend) and the end of October (in memory of All Souls/All Saints Day). Therefore the first collection is the week-end , May 23rd & 24th. Envelopes will be attached to the bulletin and also on the information table in the back of the Church.

Respect Life Corner Mary, A Special Role—As the Mother of God, the Virgin Mary has a unique position among the saints, indeed, among all creatures. She is exalted, yet still one of us. Learn, Act, Connect, Pray—Mary embraces God’s will and freely chooses to cooperate with God’s grace, thereby fulfilling a crucial role in God’s plan for salvation. What Mary does for the salvation of the human family does not come from her own power, but from the gift of divine grace. Ask Mary to pray for us that we hear and embrace our call as she did hers.

Our deepest Condolences to Janet Dickey, Lisa, Albert, and Breanna Ro-

driguez , Dustin Hale and Corey Hale on the passing of Alvin Dickey, Husband, father, and grandfather. Our Prayers are with you. May he rest in peace.

Educational/Enrichment Opportunities

YOU Can Help Your Marriage —25% of surveyed couples

say they are “Happily Married”. For everyone else there is

Retrouvaille. Are you frustrated or angry with each other?

Does talking only make it worse? For information on the

Retrouvaille Program, visit the website at

www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800-470-2230. The next

program begins the weekend of June 5-7, 2015.

Remember to return your Picnic Volunteer

List. There are so many ways you can

assist with the Parish Picnic.

Get involved, let’s make this a great Picnic!

WE NEED NEW OR NEARLY NEW ITEMS FOR THE

SILENT AUCTION!

ALL KINDS OF SWEETS FOR THE COUNTRY

STORE!

HELP! HELP! HELP! - THE MORE VOLUNTEERS

MAKES IT EASIER FOR EVERYONE!

Ordination to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate

His Excellency, Bishop Edward Braxton has called

Mr. Brett Judkins to the Order of Deacon

Saturday, May 23, 2015 - 10:30 a.m. Cathedral of St. Peter, Belleville, Illinois

Mass Schedule for May

Please check Mass Schedule (inside) for Changes

Monday and Thursday…….…….……………..8:00 a.m.

Anointing of the Sick - First Friday of each Month

Saturday (Sunday Vigil)…………………….....5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass…………..…………..……….......10:00 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Anointing of the Sick

First Friday of every month

Baptism Preparation

Please contact the parish office to schedule a Baptism.

Marriage Preparation

Please contact the parish office at least SIX MONTHS before the intended date so that the required preparation can be completed.

Joining our Parish

We welcome all guests and those wishing to become members of our Parish Family. Please contact the Parish Office 853-4435 for information on becoming a member of St. Boniface Parish Family. Contact the Parish Office for information on RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).

Mon. Tues. Fri. (9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) Closed for Lunch 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Closed Wednesday afternoon & all day Thursday Email: stboniface1860@hotmail.com

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Cycle B 2015

Permanent Deacon: Deacon Steven M. Pautler Trustees: Robert Myerscough & JoAnn McConachie Parish Secretary: Alice Ohms Parish Council: Jason Stefani (President), Amy Bauer, Rita Walter, Al Zinselmeier, Ron Heinen.

Director of Religious Ed. Deacon Steven M. Pautler

PSR Catechists: Barb Marlin, Natalie Becker, Gina Bleem, Michelle Eggemeyer, Donna Schenk, Angie Walter, Al & Melanie Zinselmeier, Stewardship Chairwoman: Judy Renner Ladies Society: Contact the Parish Office Educational Building: Dianne Hess, Kathy Schilling, Ron Heinen

Fertilization

Weed Control

Aeration & Seeding

Shrub Trimming & Mulching

Trees & Shrubs

Retaining Walls & Patios

Ph: (618) 853-4181 fully insured

Cell: (618) 559-9109

drewslandscape13@gmail.com

-SEEDING & SODDING -WATERFALLS & PONDS -PAVER PATIO -LANDSCAPE LIGHTING -RETAINING WALLS -LAWN MOWING

-FIRE PITS

-FIRE PLACES (OUTDOOR) -PAVERS SIDEWALKS -SPRING & FALL CLEANUP -LANDSCAPE BEDS -SKIDLOADER SERVICE -SHRUB & TREE TRIMMING-TREE & SHRUB PLANTING

The Catholic Service and Ministry The Catholic Service and Ministry The Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal….Appeal….Appeal…. accept the challenge….accept the challenge….accept the challenge….

Every day Every day Every day Catholic Urban Programs Catholic Urban Programs Catholic Urban Programs provide food, clothing, shelter provide food, clothing, shelter provide food, clothing, shelter and assistance of every kind to hundreds of people who lack the and assistance of every kind to hundreds of people who lack the and assistance of every kind to hundreds of people who lack the basic necessities of life to survive. Help Catholic Urban continue this basic necessities of life to survive. Help Catholic Urban continue this basic necessities of life to survive. Help Catholic Urban continue this important work of serving our brothers and sisters through your contri-important work of serving our brothers and sisters through your contri-important work of serving our brothers and sisters through your contri-bution to this year’s Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal.bution to this year’s Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal.bution to this year’s Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal.

We Need Chairpersons! PLEASE Silent Auction Chairman

Basket Raffle Chairman

Contact Deacon Steve 924-0913 Amy Bauer 967-6822 Parish Office 853-4435

Rally on the River Saturday, May 23rd, 1 p.m. Evansville, IL Knights

of Columbus —Veterans Salute at 12 p.m. LUNCH STAND 11:00 A.M. - 7:00 p.m.

Hamburgers, Cheese Burgers, Chips, Ribeye Sandwiches, Chicken Strips, Fried Chicken and sides. Inside Dining available.

Adult Education Summer 2015 Martin Luther and the Reformation

In 2017 people from around the world will celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Numerous political, economic, social and religious transfor-mations caused the reformation as well as the personality of one Augustinian monk fearing for his own salvation. Join us in this special series as we examine the life and teachings of Martin Luther. Rather than simply dismissing Luther’s work as polemical or uncritically accepting his teachings we will watch a DVD series by Dr. Phillip Cary who balances different perspectives regarding this remarkable man. We will meet on

Monday evenings from 6:30—8 p.m. in the St. Boniface Meeting Room. Please join us for food, fellowship, and learning. (July dates are listed below) Date Topic

July 13 Introduction and Medieval background

July 20 The Young Luther’s Theology

July 27 Faith and Works

Memorial Day Mass at Cemetery

Monday, May 25, 2015

9:00 a.m. (Weather Permitting) Bring Lawn Chairs

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light

shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

SAINT BONIFACE PARISH

Tickets are on sale now! Twelve Summer Prize Packages will be given away at our parish picnic on June 13th. Chances are $#1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Package values range from $50 on up to $250.00. Descriptions of all 12 prize packages are availa-ble with the raffle tickets. Tickets will be in the back of church, at the parish office (853-4435), or call Judy Ren-ner at 853-4405. Be a winner and support St. Boniface Parish!

DRAWING TO BE HELD: JUNE 13, 2015 - 8:00 P.M.

SAINT BONIFACE ANNUAL PICNIC & HOMECOMING

Sacraments: New Perspectives

Traditional religious education emphasizes the function and role of the seven Sacra-ments, but our Theology on Tap sessions will provide a broader perspective of what the sacraments mean and how we can live them out. Sacraments force us to rethink our no-tions of reality, our purpose, and our destiny. Join us for humor, intellectual stimulation, fellowship, and tasty beverages!

Presented by: Father Ben Stern & Rev. Mr. Brett Judkins

June 28th. 2-3:30 p.m. Sacramental Imagination July 19th. 2-3:30 p.m. Sacraments and Calling

August 16th. 2-3:30 p.m. Sacraments and Divinization