april 14, 2019
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April 14, 2019
Readings for April 14, 2019, Palm Sunday
Lk 19:28-40 (37)/Is 50:4-7/Phil 2:6-11/Lk 22:14--23:56
or 23:1-49
Gospel Meditation:
Palm Sunday is a strange day in our liturgical calendar.
We begin by waving palms, but somewhere in the middle,
we call for Jesus to be cruci!ied. We celebrate today an
equally paradoxical God, one who comes to save through
suffering.
"I tell you, if they keep
silent, the stones will cry
out!" Jesus, who so often in
the Gospels tries to hide his
true identity, speaks
thunderously to the Pharisees
who would still the rejoicing
crowd. At the Last Supper,
Jesus con!irms the Messianic
promise to his disciples,
saying "I confer a kingdom on
you, just as my Father has
conferred one on me." Yet,
before the night is over, Jesus
has been betrayed.
We hear the tragedy
unfold in Luke's Passion
narrative. Jesus is abused by
the council of elders, denied
by Peter, whipped by Roman
soldiers, and condemned to
death by Pilate. But what else
do we see? Jesus heals
someone who came to arrest
him, forgives his torturers,
promises a repentant man paradise, and - by his loving
endurance - converts a centurion at the foot of the cross.
Jesus is both Redeemer of the World and Suffering
Servant. In taking on the mantle of Messiah, Jesus does
not only receive our praise and our accolades, but he
bears our burdens and sins and does so with the deepest
love. He may go about our salvation in a paradoxical way,
but he is dearer to our own suffering hearts for it. This
week, we remember that no sorrow of our own is beyond
the reach of the compassion of God.
Inspiration for the week:
Once hailed with blessings and hosannas as he
approached the Mount of Olives, the same God is nailed to
a cross amid cries for His cruci!ixion. What an ironic twist
of fate. What an unjust end to this compassionate, simple,
and loving life. Life's ironies and cruelties are
dramatically witnessed today and throughout this Holy
Week. The thread of God's love is woven through it all as
it reveals God's transforming, redemptive, and salvi!ic
plan. It is all necessary: the
hardship and the joy, the
suffering and the glory, the
disappointment and the
inheritance. When life takes a
turn for the worse, we often
question where God is. Are we
ready to walk through our lives
as did Jesus, with a persistent
trust that regardless how
dif!icult our journey, all will
work out in the end. "Father,
into your hands I commend my
spirit."
Readings for April 21, 2019,
Easter Sunday: Acts 10:34a,
37-43/Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-
8/Jn 20:1-9 or Lk 24:1-12 or
Lk 24:13-35
First Reading:
"He commissioned us to
preach to the people and
testify that he is the one
appointed by God as judge of the living and the dead."
(Acts 10:42)
Second Reading: When Christ your life appears, then you
too will appear with him in glory. (Col 3:4)
Gospel: Then the other disciple also went in, the one
who had arrived at the tomb !irst, and he saw and
believed. (Jn 20:8)
What it means to be a
Catechist.
By Youth Faith
Formation Director,
Amy Slick
When looking into the de!inition
of catechism or catechesis I found
many different descriptions.
However the one the captured my attention the most was this:
"Catechesis is nothing other than the process of transmitting
the Gospel, as the Christian community has received it,
understands it, celebrates it, lives it and communicates it in
many ways." (General Directory for Catechesis #105)
I can easily add a few other descriptors as well. Such as
amazing, giving, compassionate, God-serving and many more.
In past articles, I’ve described different parts of my position
that I love. This article will be no different. In fact, it’s my
favorite yet.
One of the hardest, although rewarding, part of my job is the
recruiting of catechists. However, once complete and training is
done (yes! There is training!), I have the privilege of learning so
much from these men and women.
They give time every week to share
their faith with the children of our
program. Many have stated they learn
just as much as the kids!
This past week I’ve talked with
many of these catechists. They were
thrilled to share their thoughts on this
wonderful ministry. When asked WHY
they chose to sign up, many stated it
was because they felt it was their duty
(good ole Catholic guilt!).
Catechist Amy Merschbrock
stated, “I first started to teach Faith
Formation to do something for and with
my kids. After the !irst year of teaching,
it turned into something for me. Teaching has helped me stay
connected to my faith and I love sharing it with the kids each
year.”
Monica Negron (!irst-year catechist) added, “I became a
catechist because I want to be closer to God by helping the
younger kids learn the importance of faith and Jesus’s teachings
in our lives. It’s a way of giving back to my church and our
community.”
My next question was an easy one for our catechists. What
are their favorite parts of being a catechist? This received such
an overwhelming response that it was hard to choose which to
use.
Catechist Lance Gunkel stated, “Witnessing how kind
and generous the kids are in our parish.”
Catechist Hillary Sonntag added, “My favorite part about
being a catechist is teaching the children more about faith and
kindness. They also teach me things when we walk through
certain topics.”
Nick Harvey concluded with, “For me, being a catechist
is so rewarding because you get to have an impact on the youth of
our community. With so many negative voices in the world
around them, I want to be a positive voice in their lives that
hopefully gives them sound advice they need to deal with
everyday problems they face. I learn more about our Catholic
faith myself by being a teacher as well.”
Finally, I asked our wonderful catechists to provide tips for
any individuals thinking about signing up or becoming a new
catechist. This just shows how wonderful and helpful our
catechists are. They are excited to welcome more catechists and
teach them all they need to know.
I loved Kiley Skadburg’s advice, as it shows how supportive
our catechists are of each other. She said, “My biggest tip for
new catechists would be this: It doesn’t have to be hard or a big
commitment! Just develop a consistent schedule for your class
and stick to it. For the littles ones, there are lots of resources for
class that you can use for crafts. Plus, there are a lot of teachers
{Catechists} who are willing to share their methods, so just ask!”
Kara Larson stated, “The feeling you get for volunteer-
ing with Faith Formation is worth every nervous feeling you may
have ahead of time. If you feel it is important enough to sign your
child up for Faith Formation, shouldn’t it be just as important for
you to be a part of that experience.”
Longtime catechist Laura Martins ended with a fun tip! “I
strongly encourage signing up with a friend and co-teaching. It
makes the schedule and planning super
easy!.”
One last tip/helpful hint from
Monday catechist Michelle Fischbach
was, “Our new catechism materials
make preparations easy.”
It’s as simple as that! You get
training, make friends and memories
for life, plus the materials and lessons
are provided for you. Each year I get to
spend every week with 130 catechists.
Every year I’m excited to see my new
friends doing something good not only
for themselves but for the greater
good. How lucky am I?
Father has been speaking a lot
about Now is the Time. He is 100% right. Now is the time to
take that step you’ve been nervous about. Now is the time to
join the biggest volunteer ministry in our parish. Now is the
time to not only continue your learning of faith, but to pass it on
to the children of our future. And at this I will end but not with-
out a !inal quote from catechist Meg Jackson: “And the party for
catechists at the end of the year is pretty fun!” Did I not mention
that? Why, yes! There is a wonderful dinner after every year
celebrating our amazing catechists. As fun and wonderful as
this party is, I guarantee it won’t be as rewarding as being a
catechist.
Join me in thanking these 130 catechists who spend time
each week with the children of our parish. For without
them, this program would not be as successful as it is.
Interested in learning more or signing up to be a catechist
in the 19/20 youth formation year (beginning in Septem-
ber)? Contact me at [email protected].
Easter Flower Dona!ons
In celebration of the resurrection of Christ, I/we would like to donate to the fund for a lily.
Name: Phone: ____________________________________________________
In Memory of: ____________________________________________________
- OR -
In Praise/Thanksgiving for: _________________________________________
Cost of each !lower is $15.00; Make checks payable to St. Boniface Catholic Church; deadline for ordering is April 14th.
If you would like to donate to the fund for a lily for our Easter decorating, please complete this form and drop it in the basket on the gathering space table with your donation; or mail it to the parish of!ice at 1200 Warrior Lane, Waukee, IA 50263; or pay online at https://stboniface.weshareonline.org. Your donation will be listed in the bulletin on Easter weekend. Please print clearly so we get the spelling of names correct. The deadline for ordering is Sunday, April 14th. Any questions, please call 515-987-4597.
An Evening of Re!lection & Forgiveness was held last Thursday evening, and those who joined us re!lected and prayed on ways to bring themselves closer to God and with others. During the evening, all guests were encouraged to take a moment and write down what was blocking them from having a deeper relationship with God and others.
Once completed, they were nailed to the cross. With the sound of the music and of the hammers, all were able to listen for ways God was speaking to them during this Lenten Season.
A N N O U N C E M E N T S
www.stbonifacechurch.org
Graduate Information
Needed
We will recognize St. Boniface’s
graduating seniors in the bulletin and in
a display in the gathering space the
weekend of May 11/12. Please
respond by April 22 with a senior picture and the
information requested in an email from Nancy Horsch.
Also in that email was a request for information
related to the May 12 Senior Mass. If you are the parent
of a senior and you did not get this email, please contact
Nancy at [email protected] or call
515-987-4597.
Parishioner in Need
A parishioner who is physically handicapped with
limited computer skills would appreciate some help with
light of!ice work. This would be in their Waukee home,
generally looking at 2 days a week for 4 hours/day. They
have a PC computer with Epson printer/scanner and are
mainly wanting help putting old pictures into the
computer. (The pay is better than McDonald’s, but not as
good as Apple’s…) If you are able to help, please contact
Sara in the parish of!ice for more information,
[email protected]. Thank you for making
a difference!
Newcomers Meeting Sunday, April 14, 11:30 a.m., Mary & Joseph Room
If you would like to become a member of our
parish, please plan to attend the meeting held the second
Sunday of the month after 10:30 a.m. Mass or call the
office at 515-987-4597 to pre-register for a meeting.
Spanish Mass Sunday,
April 14, 4:30 p.m. La Comunidad Catolica de
St. Boniface lo invita a Ud. a
nuestra Misa en Espanol
(Bilingue – algunas partes
seran en ingles) mensual
cada segundo Domingo del mes a las 4:30 p.m.
St. Boniface Catholic Community welcomes you to join
us for our monthly Spanish Mass (some parts will be in
English) every second Sunday of every month at
4:30 p.m.
Joppa Outreach for families
and individuals.
Make a real difference!
Volunteer one Sunday
per month.
St. Boniface will support Joppa Outreach with family
or individual volunteers to join experienced teams for
Sunday afternoon visits to homeless camps or recently
housed people in aftercare. Volunteers typically
participate once a month.
Outreach teams are made up of two to four adults,
plus youth, and will travel in one or two vehicles. The
primary roles of outreach teams is to demonstrate
unconditional love, build and grow relationships, deliver
food, supplies, inquire about housing goals, and
encourage positive steps forward. Outreach workers will
assist their route leaders in one of many roles.
It’s hard to express just how important this is to those
being served. For more information, please contact Jan
Bagby [email protected] or call 515-720-0152.
Thank you!
Holy Week & Easter Services: Palm Sunday Mass
April 14 at 9 and 10:30 am
Holy Thursday Mass
April 18 at 7 pm (No 8 am mass)
Good Friday Service
April 19 at 7pm
Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil
April 20 at 8 pm
(No 5:30 pm Mass)
Easter Sunday Mass
April 21 at 9:00 and 11:00 am
Be a Gift Bearer
Here’s an easy way to help at Mass—be a
gift-bearer! You don’t need to sign up beforehand to let
us know you’re interested. Just pick up the
“gift-bearer card” on your way into Mass, hand it to an
usher and then bring the gifts forward to the altar
before communion. The gift bearer card is on the small
table near the baptism font; just ask an usher for help.
Gluten Free Hosts
Are you currently receiving a gluten-free host at mass? Would you like to learn how you can? Con-tact Sara Krohnke, health and wellness minister at 515-987-4597 to !ind out more information and the new options available to you.
Be sure to check out, check in, like us, and follow us on our Facebook page: St. Boniface Catholic Community. This is a great place to stay connected and up to date on what’s happening at
St. Boniface and the many ways to be involved.
$100,000 $226,735
Active Duty Members
If you know of any parishioners in active duty, we’d like to honor them by putting their picture on the wall map. Please contact Joanne Henderson at [email protected] for more details. God Bless.
Annual Diocesan Appeal Goal: $226,735.00
Thank you to everyone has given to the Annual Diocesan Appeal. So far we have received $114,150 from 328 parishioners. Simply !ill out a pledge card and place it in the collection basket or drop it in the mail. If you prefer to pay online with a
credit or debit card, please visit the diocese’s website at: https://dmdiocese.thankyou4caring.org/ada/ada-donation be sure to
select “Waukee, St. Boniface,” as your parish selection. We appreciate any level of gift you can give to assist us in meeting our goal. Thank you for prayerfully considering a gift and thank you to those of you who
have already made one. ~ Fr. Vince
$114,150
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Splash Canyon VBS
Registration will be
open from
April 22nd to May 13th
God’s Promise on Life’s Wild Ride
All children who are 4 years old (and potty trained) before June 10 are invited to join us in the preschool
room for an exciting week at VBS! Preschool camp will meet in the Mary and Joseph Room where we will do crafts, tell stories, sing and dance, go outdoors, have
free play, and snack! At the end of each day, we will join the older campers in the Parish Hall for more singing
and dancing, and this is where you can pick up your child.
We look forward to having you join us for Splash Canyon - God’s promise on life’s wild ride!!
Volunteers Needed
Looking for a ful!illing way to spend your time this sum-mer? We are in need of energetic volunteers, 6th grad-ers to adults, to help us make VBS a fun and meaningful
week. Love to tell stories/read in a charismatic way? Volunteer to read the Bible story!! Love being outside
and playing? Help with the game center!! Is music your thing? We ALWAYS need help here! Registration opens
April 22nd for volunteers. We hope you will Join the adventure!
Grace Within Spring Performance
Any girl entering 1st grade through 5th grade is invited to join Grace Within this fall. Grace Within is a
unique opportunity for girls to build their relationship with God through dance and conversation of giving
back to our community. It’s also a mentor based program with mentors who have been part of Grace
Within since grade school. If you are interested in registering your daughter or would like more
information, please contact Monica Vanorny at [email protected] or at
[email protected]. “Your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds
and glorify your heavenly Father.” Matthew 5:16
Worth it, come what may
Everything in life has something to teach us, if we only allow ourselves to look at it deeply enough. I don’t talk
about this incident much —for obvious reasons—but I don’t forget it. I mean, who can you talk to about what you
learned from your dog?
His name was Danny. He was one of those wiry, intense, frenetic kind of Irish setters who go through life at high
speed, laughing all the way. I have dozens of funny stories about him. Those are the ones I tell. There is one story,
however, that is not funny at all. It comes back to me at strange times of life, at those moments when I am feeling most
defensive and very vulnerable.
It was hunting season. The woods behind the monastery are thick, wide, and off-limits to hunters. Danny ran in
those woods every day.
One afternoon he came back from a run, stood looking at me quiet as a stone for a moment, and then lay down,
stretched out the length of the throw rug in front of my desk, and looked at me lethargic and sloe-eyed. Something was
wrong: no barking for the biscuit, no nudging my hands off the keyboard. Just the look. I got up from behind the desk,
knelt down beside him, and ran my hands through the long scarlet feathering that covered his !lanks and rib cage.
When I felt it, he !linched only a hair and then gave a deep, slow sigh. I parted his hair with both hands and saw the
bullet hole in his ribs. There had been no sound, no agitation, no hysteria, no meanness. Just the trust that if he looked
at me long enough, I would understand; if he waited long enough, it would be alright again.
And it was, of course. The vet removed the bullet and, little by little, we loved him back to the same breathless en-
ergy and total irrepressibility he’d shown before the shooting. But I was never able to forget the incident as easily as
he apparently had. I went on being troubled by the shooting, of course, but as the months went by, I found myself even
more overwhelmed by the way the dog had responded to it. I got the distinct impression that it had been a good run in
the woods and that it was worth it come what may.
The memory of the event touches my own life yet. I learned the power of vulnerability, of opening yourself to life,
of entrusting yourself to other arms, come what may, and presuming that, in the end, it will all have been worth it. I
learned from Danny that somehow, someway, if and when we are cut down in the delirium of life, we will have all the
resources we need to carry us through.
M A S S S C H E D U L E C A L E N D A R
www.stbonifacechurch.org
14 Sunday
9:00 a.m. Mass, Church
9:00 a.m. Last Pre-K/K Youth Faith Formation Classes
9:30 a.m. Word & Communion Service, Legacy Retirement
10:00 a.m. Pre-K/K Program, Parish Hall
10:30 a.m. Mass, Church
10:30 a.m. Last Pre-K/K Youth Faith Formation Classes
11:30 a.m. Pre-K/K Program, Parish Hall
11:30 a.m. Newcomers Meeting, Mary and Joseph Room
1:00 p.m. 8th Grade Retreat, M & J Room and Parish Hall
4:30 p.m. Spanish Mass, Church
5:00 p.m. 8th Grade Retreat Dinner, Parish Hall
6:30 p.m. Knights 1st Degree Ceremony, Mary and Joseph Room
15 Monday
9:00 a.m. Walk With Ease, Romero
5:30 p.m. Prime-Time Health Workshop, Mary and Joseph Room
5:45 p.m. Youth Faith Formation Classes
7:00 p.m. Prayer Group, Chapel
16 Tuesday
4:00 p.m. Eucharist Centers, South Hallway Classrooms
5:30 p.m. Mass, Chapel
6:30 p.m. El Salvador Core Team Meeting, Conf. Room
7:00 p.m. Knights Monthly Meeting, Mary and Joseph Room
17 Wednesday
9:00 a.m. Walk With Ease, Romero
10:00 a.m. Playgroup, Mary and Joseph Room
2:00 p.m. Connecting Through Grief Support Group, M & J Room
4:30 p.m. Youth Faith Formation Classes
5:45 p.m. Youth Faith Formation Classes
6:30 p.m. Choir Practice, Church
7:00 p.m. Youth Faith Formation Classes
7:00 p.m. 8th GradeEaster Baskets & Interviews
18 Thursday
6:30 a.m. Men of Boniface, Mary and Joseph Room
8:00 a.m. NO Mass
8:30 a.m. Scripture Study Group, Romero
4:00 p.m. Eucharist Centers, South Hallway Classrooms
7:00 p.m. Holy Thursday Mass
19 Friday Good Friday - Parish Office will be closed
7:00 p.m. Good Friday Service, Church
20 Saturday Holy Saturday
NO 5 pm Mass
8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil, Church
21 Sunday Easter Sunday
9:00 a.m. Mass
11:00 a.m. Mass
13 Saturday 5:30 p.m.
Mass Intention Russ Singer, son of Rod & Rose Singer
14 Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Mass Intention Wilbur Miller, father of Kent Miller & father-in-law of Kathy Miller
14 Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Mass Intention Arnold Wunder, father of Laura Christensen
16 Tuesday 5:30 p.m.
Mass Intention Irene Lause, mother of Mike Lause
18 Holy Thursday 7:00 p.m.
Greeters Diane Konicek Pat Broderick
Greeter Needed Greeter Needed
Hand Washing Fr. Vince Peggy Martin
Karen Dluhos Hand Washer Needed
Lectors Becky Brdicko Barb Arkwright
Servers Carter Ihrke
Sienna Schneider
Audrey Doud
Communion Catherine Witte Fr. Vince
Liz Cosner Tim Doud
Diane Konicek Marilyn Pollak
Dena Forret Craig Schneider
Joe Emerson Steve Smith
Margaret Marcouiller Christine Smith
19 Friday 7:00 p.m. Good Friday Service
Greeters Gary Wiedenfeld Greeter Needed
Kristin Wiedenfeld Greeter Needed
Ushers Trish Kallemeier Diane Konicek
Ed Schooley Usher Needed
Lectors Liz Cosner - Reading 1 Mike Kellar - Gospel 2
Anne Vaske - Reading 2 Tom Hromatka - Gospel 3
Tamara Barrett - Gospel 1
Servers Owen Schneider Server Needed
Ronan Kindy
Communion No Cups Joan Schooley
Lori Hurkin
Maggie O'Rourke
Marilyn Pollak
Liz Cosner
Dena Forret
20 Saturday 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil
Mass Intention Blessing on RCIA Members joining the church
Greeters Trish Kallemeier Karen Dluhos
Rick Kallemeier Greeter Needed
Ushers Jim Mahoney Diane Konicek
Susan Mahoney Peggy Martin
Lectors Catherine Witte Annette Edgington
Servers Leyton Clines Carter Ihrke
Jordyn Clines
Communion Tim Doud Fr. Vince
Karen Dluhos Tamara Barrett
Catherine Witte Melissa Clines
Liz Cosner Marie Kayser
Craig Schneider Leslie Schneider
Daryl Stall Sheila Gleason
21 Easter Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Mass Intention Parish of St. Boniface
Greeters Mary Scheve Greeter Needed
Greeter Needed Greeter Needed
Ushers Ray Scheve Patricia Schoff
Matt Hackett Tim Eischeid
Usher Needed Usher Needed
Lectors Michael Anderson Susan Dunn
Servers Lily Bailiff Adrian Anderson
Reagan Anderson
Communion Wanda Conway Alissa Anderson
Tom Dunn Chad Bailiff
Molly Allen Bob Thies
Steve Smith Catherine Witte
Christine Smith Chuck Lee
Judy Ralston-Hansen Amy Duder
Donna Heckman Angie Klein
Bruno Andreini Marsha Eischeid
Colleen Dougherty Fr. Vince
Cup Refiller: Dena Forret
21 Easter Sunday 11:00 a.m.
Mass Intention Parish of St. Boniface
Greeters Greeter Needed Greeter Needed
Greeter Needed Greeter Needed
Ushers Ed Schooley Usher Needed
Jason Sagebiel Usher Needed
Terry Bartholomew Usher Needed
Lectors Jennifer Crittensen Lori Hurkin
Servers Ronin Kindy Server Needed
Server Needed
Communion Lori Hurkin Daryl Stall
Nancy Reese Joan Schooley
Teresa Shafer Nick Gruber
Dean Kayser Terry Hysell
Jane Landes Sheila Sailer
CM Needed Juan Garcia
CM Needed Heather Garcia
CM Needed Monica Hysell
CM Needed Fr. Vince
Cup Refiller: Needed
Week of April 7, 2019
Registered Households: 1721
Tithes needed 31,560.00Tithes received 26,682.28Short for the week -4,877.72Short for fiscal 2018/19 -35,969.37
Plate 931.45Total Debt payment 2018/19 387,061.00
Building Faith needed 3,270.00Building Faith received 2,345.35Short for the week -924.65Short for fiscal 2018/19 -10,064.28
C O M M U N I T Y
Join us for the 2019 Mary’s Meals Run 5K / 10K on
Saturday, May 11 at 9 a.m. This year’s race starts
and ends at Holy Trinity Catholic Church and School!
As always, your registration – whether 5K or 10K,
walking or running – feeds one hungry child in Malawi
for the entire school year through Mary’s Meals. Fun
and upbeat music at the start and Hurt’s Donuts at the
!inish line. Register today and follow us on Facebook!
www.MarysMealsRun.com
Bishop Drumm Garage Sale
Thursdays, from May 2-September 27th, 8:30-12:30
at the Bishop Drumm Retirement Center garage, 5834
Winwood Drive.
Donations will be accepted after April 16th. Items
needed: household goods, children and adult clothing,
furniture in good condition, toys, books. For questions
please call Sue Jansen, 515-279-1843. Proceeds go to the
needs of the Bishop Drumm Care Center.
Position available:
RCIA Director at Sacred Heart Parish
The RCIA Director coordinates and leads the RCIA
process at Sacred Heart Church, with the primary
purpose of preparing non-Catholic adults for full com-
munion with the Catholic Church. Strong understanding
and adherence to Catholic teaching and a welcoming
spirit are required.
Position is approximately 15 hrs/week with !lexible
hours, but the normal group sessions and rites require
participation on evenings and weekends. Full job
description available at www.sacredheartwdm.org.
Interested parties should send resume to Nancy Gion
at [email protected] by no later than
May 10, 2019.
Dowling Catholic High School 2019 Girls Swimming and Diving Team
Incoming Freshmen and New to the
Team Information Meeting
Thursday, April 25 at 6 pm in the DCHS Media Center
All incoming freshmen and New to the team members
interested in participating in swimming or diving are
encouraged to attend the Team Information Meeting
meeting with their parents. Framework of the season,
how the team is structured, and fees and
forms will be shared.
Please RSVP to Head Coach Frankie Hanson at
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Office Phone: 515-987-4597
Faith Formation Phone: 515-850-1883
Office Fax: 515-987-5272
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Website: stbonifacechurch.org
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Pastor
Fr. Vince Rosonke, 515-778-9370 (cell), [email protected]
Director of Youth Faith Formation
Amy Slick, [email protected]
Youth Faith Formation Coordinator
Nora Morales, [email protected]
Director of Music Ministry & Renewal and Ministries Formation
Sarah Graf, [email protected]
High School Youth Ministry Leader
T. J. Irvin, [email protected] Confirmation Coordinator
Lori Hurkin, [email protected] Health & Wellness Minister
Sara Krohnke, [email protected]
Life-Long Formation and Pastor Support
Deb Purcell, [email protected]
Communication and Parish Life Development
Christina Bell, [email protected] Finance & Facilities Manager
Cathy Bellis, [email protected]
Administrative Coordinator
Nancy Horsch, [email protected]
Bookkeeping and Facilities Assistant
Monica Vanorny, [email protected]
Office Associates
Vicki Spenner, [email protected]
Tiffany Hilgenberg, [email protected]
Pastoral Council President
Dick Brdicko, [email protected]
Finance Council President
Jim Simmons, [email protected]
Community Outreach Ministry
Katy Hildman, 515-339-2523, [email protected] Kelly Grimm, 515-450-8162, [email protected]
Knights of Columbus
Mark Masters, 515-491-2594, [email protected]
Prayer Connection Minister
Sara Krohnke, 515-987-4597, [email protected]
Meals Ministry
Mary Ann Saluri, [email protected]
Pete Comito - CPA470 W. Hickman Rd.
Waukee, IA
987-0170
Pete Comito - CPA470 W. Hickman Rd.
Waukee, IA
987-0170
Disaster Restoration Services
Water/Fire Mold/Trauma
515-274-9109
Irene’s Flowers274-3859 • www.iaflorist.com
Lonnie & Linda Waknitz, Parishioners
Family Owned for 50+ Years515-993-3426 • www.LenhartDM.com
“Getting Trucks Ready to Work Since 1970”
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B 4C 02-0564
Insurance Solutions for your
Home, Auto, Business and Life.12345 University Ave, Ste 300, Clive, IA 50325
515.224.4391
[email protected] [email protected] Pratti Jon Raftis
ParishionerParishioner
1217 N. 6th Ave. #4, Winterset (515) 462-4981
115 W. 1st Street, Earlham (515) 963-6002
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Your Orthopedic Injury Experts
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Bud Bien • [email protected] • (800) 950-9952 x2555
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A Family Friendly Hotel
300 Boulder Pointe, Polk City, IA 50226, USA
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Bob D Smith, Agent80 4th Street PO Box 1056, Waukee, IA 50263-1056Bus 515 987 5404 Fax 515 987 [email protected] #139716 NMLS MLO #1068586 MLO License #21445
Providing Insurance and Financial Services
Bob & Lisa Smith Parishioners
BRODERICK
ANIMAL CLINICJohn Broderick
10 N. 4th St., Waukee 987-1447
METHODIST PLAZA
DENTAL GROUP
515.243.5070
PAUL CAVANAUGH
987-3600
1100 Alice’s Rd.
Waukee, IA
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Dr. Nick DeRocher 978-8889 Parishioner 70 E Hickman Rd, Waukee
Bernhardt & Smith
Orthodontics
9295 Bishop Dr., Ste. 120, WDM
987-9130475 S. 50th St., Ste. 400, WDM
222-0010www.bernhardtandsmith.com
“Over 100 Years of Combined Experience Right Here in Waukee”
• Estate Planning • Family Law • Real Estate • Personal Injury & Workers Compensation • Free Initial Consultation
(515) 987-4578 480 6th Street, Waukee, IA 50263
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Phone: 515-252-9989
Colin King
Dean Vogel
www.kandvhomes.com
Your Style, Your Budget, Your Home.
Michael Billings Sales & Leasing
O: 515-964-1587 C: 515-664-6559 [email protected]
758 Alice’s Rd. • Waukee, IA 50263
Licensed to Sell Real Estate in the State of Iowa
FREE WEIGHT LOSS AND
NUTRITIONAL CONSULTATIONS
Nick Harvey, Parishioner
Urbandale, IA
Family, Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry
(515) 987-8387Elizabeth M. Craig D.D.S., Parishioner Georgianne N. Nelson D.D.S, Parishioner
Brian M Becker, AAMS® Financial Advisor, Parishioner
4646 86th St
Urbandale, IA 50322
515-331-9059
Travis Gaule Financial Advisor, Parishioner
14225 Univirsity Ave Ste #240
Waukee, IA 50263
515-270-5375
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Physicians:
Dennis Dornbier, DO Stephen Feltz, MD Jeffrey Fagerland, DO Tamara Dassanayake, MD Francesca Turner, DO Emily Chang, DO Lindsey Jenkins, MD Lisa Vigue, MD
Nurse Practitioners:
Darci Lewis, ARNP Kathy Lamb, ARNP Jamie Butterworth, ARNP Jeanna Panosh, ARNP
Dr. Kaisha Brown, DDS
(515) 777-7568
www.waukee.dental
Look no further for the quality eye care you deserve.
Dr. Barbara A. Scheetz Phone: 515-440-4610 Dr. Todd R. Pietig 5970 Ashworth Rd Doctors of Optometry West Des Moines, IA 52066
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Its why
I’m here.
Andrea D Sabus, Agent250 W 1st Street, Suite F
Grimes, IA 50111
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Helping
you get
back to
living.
welcoming
new
patients.
Patrick Sullivan, M.D.Hip & Knee Surgery
Patricia Kallemeier, M.D.Hand and Upper
Extremity Surgery
At the Center of Your Financial Life
Ross Junge, Parishioner
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R i ta Sa igh, CPA
Par i sh i one r
TIMMINS, JACOBSEN & STRAWHACKER, LLP
Financial & Accounting Services
www.tjscpas.com
515-270-8080 • Urbandale, IA
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987-9604
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Nick Finkenauer, CPAParishioner
Welcoming new patients
Waukee Family Medicine Clinic
25 W. Hickman Rd.
515-643-7000
Laura Bowshier, M.D.
Brianne Day, D.O.
Adam Kruse, D.O.
Julie Sarcone, ARNP
Kirby Singleton, PA-C
Meet Mary Jo Pucelik.
A long-time parishioner and volunteer
Mary Jo grew up in a small farm community in southeast Iowa
surrounded by cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. Her dad was a
farmer and her mother was a teacher/homemaker. Mary Jo became a nurse,
and while in nursing school, she met and married her husband, Robert, who
was in medical school. They went on to have three children and moved to
both coasts and three states in the Midwest throughout the children's school
years while !inding and establishing a place for her husband to practice
medicine. Finally in 2000, Mary Jo and her husband moved to Waukee from
Waterloo, IA, and immediately joined St. Boniface. Volunteering has been a
big part of her life. She has always been heavily involved in various church
choruses and choirs beginning in her teenage years. She was also involved in her children’s schools, local
hospitals, and more, so volunteering at St. Boniface was a “natural !it.”
Mary Jo !irst began serving the St. Boniface parish by making newborn Baptismal bibs and sashes for
adults. For more than seven years in that service, she has sewn more than 200 bibs and sashes! She’s
always looking for more ways where she can “use the skills God gave her”.
Mary Jo completed a four year program co-sponsored by the Des Moines Diocese and Creighton
University, earning a Certi!icate of Spirituality. Her knowledge has allowed her to develop RCIA
presentations and to facilitate small groups and daytime scripture/study groups over the last 13 years. She
has also assisted the previous Adult Faith Formation Director in launching parish programs. The daytime
group she currently facilitates has grown from eight women the !irst year, to approximately 30 women this
year. It’s the friendship of these women and choir members that has carried her through life struggles over
the past few years.
Mary Jo has taken on many roles within the Music Ministry
since joining the parish. She has assisted the choir directors in
preparation of music, managed the repertoire and members list,
and had the responsibility of scheduling cantors and
accompanists. She’s the one who changes the song numbers at the
front of church, so if anything is wrong---blame her. :)
When asked about her fondest memory that’s made a difference
in her faith, she said it was the !irst Christ Renews His Parish
Retreat in 2006. The Spiritual Director said, “Ladies, this is not your mother’s church.” Her !irst thought
was “Oh good,” and began wondering what it was. His answer, “Make it
YOUR church.” Her connection to God and the way she serves our
community have evolved since attending the retreat. Today, she still
assists the music director, facilitates small groups, and continues to sew
puri!icators used during Mass. Her mantra: “Trust & surrender to God.”
Those closest to Mary Jo know there are two scriptures she quotes
and relies on: The !irst is, “ Trust in the Lord with all your heart, not on
your own understanding, in all of your ways acknowledge Him and He
will carry you through.” Proverbs 3:5-6. The second is, “Stand silent!
Know that I am God!”: Psalm 46:10.
This year’s Lenten theme is "Now is the Time,” and the book the
parish is studying is about creating "holy moments." A great way to
create those holy moments in the time of now is by volunteering and
serving the St. Boniface community, and there are many ways to do so
for a parish Mary Jo calls home.