PRIESTS: 402-564-7151

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

In Residence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fr. Matt Capadano

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

PARISH OFFICE TEAM: 402-564-7151

Parish Secretary/Liturgist. . . . . . . . . . . . .Dianne Keiter

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

Family Faith Formation Coordinator. .Cheryl Rambour

Business Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norma Krzycki

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler Roewert

Youth Ministry/Godparents . . . . . . . . . .Lynn Heinrich Sarah Doerneman Music Coordinator Jan Moser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402-564-6121

HISPANIC MINISTRY Fr. Gerry Gonderinger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402-352-3540 Fr. Jairo Congote, OSB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402-352-3540

Rocio Adame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402-564-7151

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 Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time February 4, 2018

Catholic Church 1565 18th Avenue

Columbus, Nebraska 68601

www.stboncc.com

Bulletin notices: Submit to office@stboncc.com or deliver in writing to the rectory before 10:00 a.m. on Mondays.

MASS SCHEDULE Weekend: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.-Spanish Twenty-four hour Eucharistic Adoration. Rosary is prayed 30 minutes before Mass. We are looking for rosary leaders for 6:30 p.m. Call the rectory to volunteer. Daily: Tuesday through Friday: 6:30 a.m.

SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: Saturday: 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. and by appointment

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 if you are not able to attend Mass and would like Holy Communion on Sunday or First Friday.

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 402-564-2593-L or 402-910-4563-T or tree.gabriel@gmail.com. We're here to help.

New Parishioners: If you would like to join our parish, pick up a registration form in the back of church or stop by the rectory.

office@stboncc.com

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.

Campaign Pledge cards can be mailed or dropped off at the rectory.

We have received 496 pledge cards as of Monday, January 29. Thank you for

your generous support!

ST. BONAVENTURE COLUMBUS, NE

CHURCH CLEANING

Thank you to the following people who cleaned church on January 26: Crystal Czarnick, Carson Czarnick, Elizabeth Mowrey, Mike & Diane Schneider, John & Carol Ternus, Emily Mowrey,

Sophia Mowrey, Erik Robledo and Alexandra Jacobo.

Crew #8 will clean church on February 9 at 5:00 p.m.

EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP

Sometimes we can feel like we are living the life of Job: everything is going wrong all at the same time. Everyone finds himself or herself in a valley once in awhile. How we got there is not nearly as important as how are we going to get out. Everyday stewards are called to be grateful for all things, large and small. It is easier to be grateful for obvious things like family, health, and life itself, than it is to look for the ordinary gifts in our life. When we cultivate a sense of wonder and thankfulness for the many little things in life we find ourselves more resili-ent in times of trial. We can look out our window and see all those gifts in creation. We can look around our home and see all the things people take too easily for granted. Imagine life without some of the simplest things like clothing, warmth, water, and furniture. There are people in this world that long for all of those things. But God has given them for your benefit and for you to share with others. Before Lent begins in a couple weeks, take the time to create a list of at least 10 things that you normally take for granted. Keep that list handy and maybe add to it from time-to-time. When life seems hard and that cloud seems to hang over our heads, bring out the list and let gratefulness lift you up and out of your plight so that once again you can be about your Father's work. ~Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS Lent is fast approaching! Ash Wednesday is February 14, and we will have Lenten materials out for you to use, including The Word Among Us and Rice Bowls. Take part in the 12:10 p.m. weekday Mass or Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent. Be intentional in your faith this Lent!

LADIES OF THE LORD NEWS!

LOL Circle Rotation as follows:

February - Circles 5 & 6 Funeral Dinners

PARISH NEWS

CAMPAIGN PASSES

$3,840,000

Pledges paid to date: $1,600,444.88 If another pledge card is needed, call Dianne at 402-564-7151. To receive email updates, visit stboncc.com/capital-campaign/ or dkeiter@stboncc.com.

As of our bulletin deadline (Mon., Jan. 22) our campaign toward Project 2020 has sur-passed $3,840,000 with pledge cards continuing to come in.

YOU ARE ENOUGH A Mini-Retreat Series for Women

Please join us for this three-session, “mini”-retreat presented by Mary Guynan and Tonya Labenz, on February, 12th, 19th and 26th, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in St. Bon’s Social Hall. As women, we try to be it all, do it all, and make it work for everyone in our lives. We tend to hold ourselves to impossible standards and judge ourselves based on all we are not, yet think we should be. This retreat is for women of all ages and will include presenta-tions on prayer, guided meditation, shared reflection and oppor-tunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Let God breathe new life in you and know that you ARE ENOUGH. Please sign up! Cost is $30.00 and to register call Belinda, at St. Bonaventure parish, 402-564-7151. Deadline to register is Friday, February 9.

CONSECRATED LIFE World Day for Consecrated Life was celebrated in the Church on Friday, February 2, 2018 and in parishes this weekend, February 3-4, 2018. Please pray for all those who have made commitments in the consecrated life, and be sure to thank them on their special day. May they continue to be inspired by Jesus Christ and respond generously to God's gift of their vocation. Please visit the display in the narthex featuring our local religious orders and secular institutes.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEETING Join us for our monthly meeting Monday, February 5, 2018 at 7:00 PM at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Check our website at www.nebraskakofc.org/kc938.

LITURGICAL MINISTRY AVAILABILITY Please update your availability before February 15th for our Ministry Scheduler Program. You can do this via the online portal, the app, by phone, or in person at the rectory. The next schedule will be for March 3 - May 27, 2018.

STEWARDSHIP SPANISH

LOTTERY CALENDAR WINNERS January 29 - February 4, 2018

$55-(195) Randy & Annette Riley 01-29-18 $55-(596) Kurtenbach Law Office 01-30-18

$55-(1006) Steve Swanton 01-31-18

$55-(1087) Project 2020 02-01-18

$55-(1139) Project 2020 02-02-18

$55-(1035) Pat Cieloha 02-03-18

$75-(160) Mike & Susie Horne 02-04-18

ANUNCIOS en ESPAÑOL

SCRIP SALES Buy Scrip: 1) in church from 9:30-noon 2) during school hours at the school, 3) during office hours

in the parish offices (Super Saver, HyVee & Walmart only), or 4) with Presto Pay.

Weekly Sales ...……………....…..……………………$12,695.00 Profit………………………………..……..…….………. $491.99 Year-To-Date.……………..…………………………..$26,456.19 March 31, 2018 Goal…………………...……………..$35,000.00

WEEKEND COLLECTIONS January 28, 2018

Contributions Received.…………………………………..$13,350 Monthly Bank Withdrawals………………………………$ - Year-To-Date Actual Received……………..…….. ……$609,367 Year-To-Date Actual Budget .……………..………… ..$613,738 Net Excess (deficit)..…………………………..................($4,371)

SANACION Y ORACION Por Padre Jairo Congote

Las narraciones del evangelio de san Marcos nos han pre-sentado ejemplos concretos del poder de Jesús sobre las perso-nas al arrastrar tras sí a los discípulos y sobre los demonios; este domingo nos presenta su poder sobre las enfermedades ordinarias, junto con la raíz y fuente de su poder que es la ora-ción. En las narraciones siguientes san Marcos recalca los mis-mos tipos de poderes, a un nivel más profundo. Jesús dijo repetidamente a sus discípulos que debían orar siempre; el mismo les dio su ejemplo de oración: Jesús oró al ser bautizado en el Jordán, en el desierto antes de comenzar su misión, antes y después de predicar, antes de hacer milagros como la resurrección de Lázaro antes de escoger a los Doce, en la transfiguración, en la Última Cena, en Getsemaní y en la cruz. Orar para el cristianismo, es tan necesario como el respi-rar. Con la oración, nos llenamos de Dios, reponemos las pilas y cargamos las baterías, para recibir energía para la vida y el apostolado, porque la oración es fuente de energía. La oración, más que centrarse en pedir cosas materiales, debe ser un diálo-go amoroso y confiado con nuestro Padre celestial, recogién-donos hacia el interior de nosotros mismos para hablar con el Padre que ya está en nosotros. Así era la oración de Jesús. La oración de Jesús era el alma y el motor de sus obras y mila-gros. La oración y la acción apostólica son los dos grandes polos de la vida cristiana: “Ora et Labora”, decía San Benito, “Ora y Trabaja”, San Ignacio proponía lo mismo al buscar que sus seguidores fueran contemplativos en la acción. La sa-biduría popular nos lo dice en el conocido refrán: A Dios ro-gando y con el mazo dando. Con la oración, los cristianos tenemos con nosotros los po-deres de Jesús. Con Jesús lo podemos todo. Jesús sanó a la suegra de Pedro de una fiebre; San Agustín dice que Jesús nos tiene que sanar a nosotros de nuestras fiebres: fiebre del poder, gloria, dinero, ambición, orgullo, envidia, sensualidad… La suegra de Pedro, sanada por Jesús, se puso a servirles; fue una sanación instantánea y total, sin que le quedara la debilidad ordinaria y que le permitió ponerse inmediatamente al servicio de los demás. Jesús nos ha sanado a nosotros de nuestros peca-dos para que vayamos a servir a los demás.

PRIMERA COMUNION Los alumnos preparándose para este Sacramento tendrán una clase extra el miércoles 7 de Febrero de 6:30-8:00pm en el Social Hall. Al menos uno de los padres tiene que venir con ellos. En esta clase van a hacer el pan que se usará en la Misa de Primera Comunión. Además trabajarán en su baner.

Para el baner se les pide que traigan las letras de su nombre ó apellido. Nosotros les proporcionaremos el pedazo de fieltro y algunos adornos; si ustedes quieren poner algo especial favor de traerlo esa noche.

HORA SANTA Lunes 7:00pm

ROSARIO Martes 7:00pm

EMHC MINISTRY St. Bonaventure will be taking on an additional care facility beginning in February for Sunday communion. We need EMHC volunteers to take Holy Communion to our homebound parishioners and those in care centers. This ministry is a true privilege. Please call the rectory if interested, 402-564-7151.

CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND Thank you for your support of the Children’s Scholarship Fund. Donations collected to date equal $2,083.74. If you missed the opportunity second collection last weekend, you can drop off or mail in your donation to the church office, with Children’s Scholarship Fund in the memo line. The beauty of the program is that every dollar raised in Columbus and sent to CSF-Omaha is matched and returned to our parish schools as scholarships.

HIGH SCHOOL AND JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS Every week there is church cleaning (see schedule elsewhere in the bulletin) with which our students can help for Living the Faith hours. The times are listed, and all they have to do is show up and help. The adult volunteers will sign their forms for them.

What is CEC? Chr istians Encounter Chr ist (CEC) is a Catholic movement within the Archdiocese of Omaha. It is a three-day weekend experience, begin-ning on Friday evening and ending on Sunday night. The CEC Weekend is a personal and communal en-counter with Christ through the Holy Spirit which leads to a life-long relationship with God by living a method of ongoing spiritu-al growth and evangelization of our Catholic faith. The next dates are Mar. 16-18 (men) & Apr. 20-22 (women). norfolkcec.com

Liturgical Roles Weekend of February 10/11

SATURDAY-5:00 PM Presider: Fr. Swanton

EMHC: D. & P Heimes, P. Wojcik Lector: Mike Gutzmer Sacristan: Deacon Mielak Servers: I. Dreher, J. Hanson, E. Gutierrez Ushers: A. Bernt, G. Engel, B. Fleischer, M. Leif, A. Podraza, P. Siemek Music: Julie Heimann & Jan Moser

SUNDAY-7:00 AM Presider: Fr. Swanton

EMHC: K. & T. Arlta, W. Piitz, R. Voboril Lector: Jason Ehlers Sacristan: Henry Heimann Servers: T., A. & N. Ehlers Ushers: K. Bernt, L. Brezenski, D. Demuth, D. Vavra

SUNDAY-9:00 AM Presider: Fr. Swanton

EMHC: J. & R. Jones, K. Thiem Lector: Steve Schnieders Sacristan: Deacon Keiter Servers: M. Faltys, J. Simons, C. Siemek Ushers: J. Demuth, K. Dobesh, C. Siegel, D. Wolff Music: Tracy Augustine & Janelle Chvala

SUNDAY-11:00 AM Presider: Fr. Swanton

EMHC: R. Anderson, J. Chohon, J. Ohnoutka Lector: Pat Feehan Sacristan: Tami Williams Servers: C. Jedlicka, N. King, S. Meyer Ushers: D. Curtis, M. Landkamer, D. Nicolas, B. Ruskamp

Music: Caitlin Hottovy & Dianne Keiter

SUNDAY-6:30 PM Presider: Fr. Capadano

EMHC: D. Stone, L. Klug, Please volunteer x 2 Lector: Kim Korth Sacristan: Servers: E. Klug, E. Kreikemeier, M. Dreesen Ushers: D. Eisenmenger, J. Dubas, B. Motley, J. Ternus, R. Wolpert Music: Camille Cox & Beth Augustine-Schulte

The Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time February 4, 2018

Readings for the Week of February 4, 2018 Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. 3a]/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39 Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13/Ps 132:6-7, 8-10 [8a]/Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30/Ps 84:3, 4, 5 and 10, 11 [2]/Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10/Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40 [30a]/Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13/Ps 106:3-4, 35-36, 37 and 40 [4a]/Mk 7:24-30 Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19/Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-13, 14-15 [11a and 9a]/Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34/Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-20, 21-22 [4a]/Mk 8:1-10 Next Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11 [7]/1 Cor 10:31--11:1/Mk 1:40-45

SPIRITUAL/LITURGY

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Could you not keep Me company for 1 hour a month? Call 402-910-0958 to console the Heart of Jesus for the sins of the world. Adorers needed: Sunday: Morning 3-4am (only 1 time a month on the 3rd Sun.) Sunday: Evening 5-6pm Monday: Morning 2-3am (sub needed for 6 months) Co-Captains needed: Sunday 6am-6pm & Wednesday 6am-6pm Call Joan – 402-910-0958 for more information.

Today we include the following parishioners and friends who are sick and are in need of your care and love. You may want to send them a card of encouragement. Please pray for

those who need the hope and strength of the Lord: Sam Nahorny, Jo Ann Sokol, Jani Schmeits, Randy Wieser,

Shirley Szatko

Monday, 2/5

No Mass

Tuesday, 2/6

6:30 AM Ernest Halovic

Wednesday, 2/7

6:30 AM Poor Souls in Purgatory

8:15 AM Patrick Swanton

Thursday, 2/8

6:30 AM Michael Kuta & Family

Friday, 2/9

6:30 AM Frances Gablenz

Saturday, 2/10

5:00 PM Beverly Jean Gates

Sunday, 2/11

7:00 AM Joshua Kluever

9:00 AM Frank Ciboron

11:00 AM Ken Cielocha

1:30 PM Cristobal Espino & † Aurora Coria

6:30 PM St. Bonaventure Parishioners

Memorial Gifts Have Been Given In Memory of:

Angela Sand: Rosemary Moore Sr. Bernice Preister: Rosemary Moore

DIVINE MERCY IN THE SECOND GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD

DVD Series with Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC. St. Isidore Church, 2:00 – 3:00 pm, on the first four Sundays of Lent in the presence of Divine Mercy Himself. (watch the bulletin for more details.)

CLOISTERS ON THE PLATTE Cloisters on the Platte is opening in July. They have reserved spots for our parish members to attend a silent retreat! September 6-9 for women; September 13-16 for men. Visit cloistersontheplatte.com. Contact Kati Odbert at 402-942-1066 or Aaron Kosch at 402-562-7526 if interested.

St. Vincent de Paul/Simon House, Inc. is a non-profit organiza-tion that helps the less fortunate. Operating through a spirit of love and respect for all our brothers and sisters in Christ, Simon House offers clothing, household, and misc. items in good condi-tion and reasonably priced. Please note the changes on our Hours:

Simon House—1853 10th Avenue—Columbus, Ne 68601 Store Hours: Monday - Friday 10 am – 5:30 pm Saturday 10 am – 4:00 pm Office Hours: Monday – Friday 10:30 am – 4:00 pm Saturday 10:30 am – 1:00 pm Donation Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

YOUTH & SCHOOL

AROUND THE AREA

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry - St. Anthony’s Social Hall, Every Friday from February 2 - March 23 from 5:30-8 p.m.. Sponsored by Council 9264.

SCOTUS LUNCH MENU February 5 - February 9

Monday: Beef Bean Burrito, Green Beans, Mixed Fruit Tuesday: Mandarin Chicken, Rice, Carrots, Pears Wednesday: Chicken Patty on a bun, Fries, Baked Beans, Applesauce Thursday: Nachos, Corn, Peaches Friday: Country Baked Steak, Mashed Potato, Broccoli, Peaches, Dinner Roll

Knights of Columbus Breakfast Sunday, February 4 at St. Isidore. 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. $7 adults, $4 children.

Our parish has purchased this resource to help us grow in our faith! This is the Catholic media go-to site for a great selection of movies, e-books, audio books, programs and more! Sign up today at formed.org using access code PCWRCB!

ST. BON’S PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE St. Bon's Preschool will begin taking registrations for the 2018-2019 school year beginning Monday, February 5 for current families and St. Bon's parishioners. We offer Play Group, Preschool, and Pre-K classes for 3-5 year olds. Stop in to pick up a brochure and registration form, 1604 15th St. Any questions please call us at 402-564-9338. We open registration up to the public on Monday, February 12.

Court Little Flower #988 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas will meet at the Knights of Columbus Hall on February 12. It is the Queen of Hearts Card Bingo Social. Desserts & Mtg will begin at 7pm. Co-Chairladies: Nadine Engel, Mabel Pekarek, Charlotte Beran. Call Bev, 402-564-7627, with questions.

DINNER CONCERT The Columbus Catholic Schools Band Department will be hold-ing their 23rd annual Dinner Concert on Monday, February 5. Dinner, buffet style, will be served from 5:15pm-7:00pm in the Scotus cafeteria. The concert will begin at 7:00pm in Activi-ty Center and will feature music from musicals. Ticket prices are $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for students (K-12) and are available from any band member or at the door.

PRO-LIFE SPEAKER REBECCA KIESSLING Come to the Guardian Angels Central Catholic Activity Center in West Point, NE on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 to hear speaker Rebecca Kiessling share her pro-life testimony. Rebecca Kiessling is a Family Law attorney, adoptee, and mother of 5. She delivers a powerful presentation of her own life story, "Conceived in Rape: From Worthless to Priceless." Refreshments will be served following Rebecca's talk. Admission is free. Sponsored by St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Doors open at 6:30, Event begins at 7:00 p.m.