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. Gregory 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 First Sunday of Advent December 3, 2017

Catholic Church 1565 18th Avenue

Columbus, Nebraska 68601

www.stboncc.com

Bulletin notices: Deliver in writing or email by Dec. 8 for Dec. 17; Dec. 14 for Dec. 24; Dec. 20 for Dec. 31; Dec. 29 for Jan. 7.

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

Rosary is prayed 30 minutes before Mass Twenty-four hour Eucharistic Adoration

Daily: Tuesday through Friday: 6:30 a.m. Also see daily Mass schedules for St. Anthony and St. Isidore

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 479 pledge cards as of Monday, November 27. Thank you for

your generous support!

ST. BONAVENTURE COLUMBUS, NE

CHURCH CLEANING

Thank you to the following people who cleaned church on November 17: Carol & Mark Ternus, Joyce Hiemer, Megan Kiene, Mike Schneider, Sophia Mowrey, Emily Mowrey, Eliza-beth Mowrey, Carri Mowrey, Gary Mowrey and Mike Tworek.

Thank you to the following people who cleaned church on No-vember 25: Mary Kay Krings, Glenda Steinsberger, Tammy Bichlmeier, Kathy Zadina, Karen Melcher, Liz Czuba, Helen Hegemann and Joan Van Dyke.

Crew #7 will clean church on Dec. 1 at 10:00 a.m.

From our Pastor….

Today, we begin the first Sunday of Advent which marks the beginning of our liturgical year (like January 1 marks the beginning of the calendar year). The word, “Advent” comes from the Latin word adventus, which means “approach” or “arrival.” We approach with anticipation the time of Christ’s birth (celebrated December 25), while recognizing his past arrival in time. We also approach the certain Second Coming of Christ at the end of time, while acknowledging that Christ has already arrived in our hearts and desires to grow in relation-ship with us. This Advent, allow Jesus to approach you in your weakness and poverty of spirit, sensing a likeness to Christ as a little baby. May His arrival at this time in your life give you a renewed sense of hope of your dignity as God’s beloved child, and that you are not alone in your struggles. I would also encourage you to use resources such as Formed.org, to help you enter more fully into the Advent season. Create an account at www.formed.org and enter the Parish Code PCWRCB. God’s Blessings,

LADIES OF THE LORD NEWS!

LOL Circle Rotation as follows:

December - Circles 1 & 2 Funeral Dinners

Ladies of the Lord would like to thank everyone that donated baked goods or $10 to the bake sale. We profited over $2100!! Also thank you to Circles 6 & 7 for volunteering to work. If you forgot, we are still collecting $10 donations at the church office. Thanks again!

We would also like to thank Doris Horne for her fantastic presentation at our last meeting. The recent beatification of her cousin, Fr. Stanley Rother, was an incredible event. The pictures and videos made it feel as if we were right there in Oklahoma City too. Thanks again, Doris!

Circles 5 & 7 are each in need of a new co-leader. Please consider! Any ?s call Melissa Kosch at 402-270-2701.

PARISH NEWS

CAMPAIGN PASSES

$3,810,000

Pledges paid to date: $1,245,830.41. 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., Nov. 27) our campaign toward Project 2020 has sur-passed $3,810,000 with pledge cards continuing to come in.

STBONCC.COM We now have links to the Night of Entertainment Photo Gallery and to the Stained Glass Window Repair Video on the Parish website Home Page at http://stboncc.com. Take a moment to view these pictures and this incredible video about the history of our beautiful windows!

HOLIDAY CO-OP The Holiday Co-op giving trees are up and adorned with stars

of people in our community in hopes of having a Merry Christmas. Please 'adopt' a star (or stars) and spend around $45/each with things off the wish list. Return unwrapped gifts to the rectory by December 8th in or-der for the gifts to be distributed before Christmas time. Attach the star to the items you purchase. Questions call Shelli Naughton at 402-276-4728.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Religious Christmas cards will be sold after all week-end Masses on December 3rd and 10th in the back of Church. Or you can call 402-564-3344 for a showing.

Join us for our monthly meeting Monday, December 4, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Check our website at www.nebraskakofc.org/kc938.

FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Friday, December 8, we celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, patroness of the United States of America. It is a holy day of obligation. Mass times at St. Bon’s:

Thurs. Vigil Mass: 7 p.m. Friday: 6:30 a.m., 12:10 p.m. 2:30 p.m. School Mass 5:00 p.m. in Spanish

STEWARDSHIP SPANISH

LOTTERY CALENDAR WINNERS November 27 - December 3, 2017

$55-(555) Melissa Kula 11-27-17 $55-(1131) Kate Vossen 11-28-17

$55-(339) Delores Mausbach 11-29-17

$55-(1129) Nicole & Justin Vossen 11-30-17

$75-(1169) Moises Garcia 12-01-17

$55-(598) Ray & Gin Staroscik 12-02-17

$200-(596) Darin Bloomquist 12-03-17

ANUNCIOS en ESPAÑOL

SCRIP SALES Buy Scrip: 1) in church Sat. after 5p.m. Mass, Sun. from 9:30-noon and after 6:30p.m. Mass (if

volunteers available) 2) during school hours at the school, 3) dur-ing office hours in the parish offices (Super Saver, HyVee & Walmart only), or 4) with Presto Pay. Weekly Sales………………………..…………………$22,415.00 Profit…………………………………..……..…….……..$840.90 Year-To-Date.……………..…………………………..$19,487.02 March 31, 2018 Goal…………………...……………..$35,000.00

WEEKEND COLLECTIONS November 19, 2017

Contributions Received.…………………………………..$11,000

November 26, 2017 Contributions Received.…………………………………..$10,608 Monthly Bank Withdrawals………………………………$ - Year-To-Date Actual Received……………..…….. ……$384,864 Year-To-Date Actual Budget .……………..………… ..$435,556 Net Excess (deficit)………………………………..........($50,692)

ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal supports programs that ensure the dignity of life from birth to death, and forms the minds and hearts for people of all ages. Our parish has currently committed $44,912.71 or 81.5% towards our goal of $55,115.85. Thank you to the 290 families who have said yes! Please consider giving.

PARISH FUNDRAISER: LOTTERY CALENDAR 2018 Lottery Calendar are happening now! Purchase your $50 calendars in the back of church before and after Mass or at the rectory during the week. Please participate in this TOTAL parish fundraiser which supports our schools, church,

FFF, Pre-School, etc….. We need your support to sell ALL of our 1,250 calendars to help fund these various programs at St. Bon’s. Special thanks to everyone who has bought calendars in previous years and we strongly urge everyone to become involved this year and buy a calendar. Thank you! ~Calendar Committee

ADVIENTO Por: Padre Jairo Congote

El adviento es tiempo de prepara-ción para la llegada de nuestro Salva-dor. Desde la predicación de San Juan Bautista, los cristianos estamos llama-dos a preparar el camino del Señor trabajando por la paz, el perdón y la reconciliación entre personas y grupos de la sociedad, la compasión hacia los que sufren tragedias, calamidades, la libertad a los cautivos y oprimidos por deudas y la sanación a los que sufren enfermedades. Durante el Adviento nos preparamos para celebrar de un modo especial la Encarnación del Hijo de Dios, que se hizo pe-queño y limitado como nosotros, que quiso compartir la suerte de los pobres y oprimidos, y trajo palabras de consuelo para todos los que ponen su confianza en Dios. Si nosotros vamos a coope-rar a la salvación del mundo, tendremos que hacerlo por medio de una encarnación semejante a la de Jesús, hermanándonos con los pobres. Cada año se nos recuerda que debemos tener renovadas dispo-siciones de conversión y de amor. El año eclesiástico, inicia un mes antes que el año civil: así como en el año civil y natural hay ciclos y estaciones como el invierno y la primavera, también en el año sobrenatural de la gracia de Dios hay ciclos y estaciones como el tiempo de Adviento y de Navidad, Cuaresma y Pascua, en los que Dios quiere transformarnos interiormente de modo paralelo a los cambios que hace en la naturaleza cuando vemos reverdecer, florecer y fructificar. Para que se den estos cambios en la naturaleza, tienen que haber un tiempo apropiado como el calor, la lluvia, los abonos y la limpieza de hierbas malas; en el año sobrenatural tenemos que crear un buen clima espiritual ex-presado en fe, oración, sacramentos, buenas obras, evitar peligros y tentaciones. En el tiempo de Adviento hay que procurar despertar hambre de Cristo. Necesitamos una preparación personal e individual para esa venida, y otra preparación social, familiar, y comunita-ria, a través de la conversión, el modo de vivir y de comportarse. El Adviento no debe quedarse en decoraciones, regalos y fies-tas navideñas; necesita decoración espiritual a través de oracio-nes, servicios penitenciales, Posadas y caridad con los pobres. La participación en estas celebraciones religiosas nos ayudará a des-pertar esa hambre de Dios y nuestro deseo de que el día de Navi-dad sintamos que Cristo ha nacido en lo más profundo de nuestro corazón. Hay que estar a la expectativa, trabajando diligentemente en la tarea que el Señor nos ha encomendado como siervos diligen-tes de los que se espera mucho fruto. Hay que vigilar y estar aler-ta, porque los desafíos y pruebas del Señor nos vienen cuando menos se esperan.

CEC “SPREADING THE FIRE” This event is a one day retreat to rekindle the fire experienced at your original CEC weekend. Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Columbus High School from 12-8:00 p.m., with doors opening at 11a.m.. An evening meal will be served. Cost is $15. Contact Carolyn at 402-660-1945 or email caeaanderso451@gmail.com. Please register at your earliest convenience. Via Cristo!

RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS Elderly Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests need your help. Many served for years in Catholic schools, hospitals, and parishes—often for little to no pay. Now there is a shortage in retirement savings. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious provides funding for medications, nursing care, and more. The envelope is in your December packet.

Liturgical Roles Weekend of December 9/10

SATURDAY-5:00 PM Presider: Fr. Swanton

EMHC: J. Heimann, T. Korth, P. Wojcik Lector: Randy Wieser Sacristan: Tami Williams Servers: O., A. & N. Ehlers Ushers: A. Bernt, G. Engel, B. Fleischer, M. Leif, A. Podraza, P. Siemek Music: Dianne Keiter

SUNDAY-7:00 AM Presider: Fr. Swanton

EMHC: B. & H. Heimann, R. Voboril Lector: Phil Buhman Sacristan: Betty Heimann Servers: C. Pieper, A. Preister, Please volunteer Ushers: K. Bernt, L. Brezenski, D. Demuth, D. Vavra

SUNDAY-9:00 AM Presider: Fr. Swanton

EMHC: J. Blaser, J. Dusel-Misfeldt, C. Cumberland Lector: Tim Cumberland Sacristan: Deacon Keiter Servers: M. Bichlmeier, N. Kamrath, M. Faltys Ushers: J. Demuth, K. Dobesh, C. Siegel, D. Wolff Music: Men’s Choir

SUNDAY-11:00 AM Presider: Fr. Swanton

EMHC: E. Kluever, L. Humlicek, L. Klug Lector: Pat Feehan Sacristan: Leonard Gabriel Servers: E., O. & W. Klug Ushers: D. Curtis, J. Duren, M. Landkamer, D. Nicolas, B. Ruskamp

Music: Teen Choir

SUNDAY-6:30 PM Presider: Fr. Capadano

EMHC: D. Stone, K. Dreesen, Please volunteer x 2 Lector: Ashley Karges Sacristan: Servers: I. & S. Karges, A. Weber Ushers: D. Eisenmenger, J. Dubas, B. Motley, J. Ternus, R. Wolpert Music: Dolores Bristol & Jan Moser

First Sunday of Advent December 3, 2017

Readings for the Week of December 3, 2017 Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7/Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 [4]/1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:33-37 Monday: Is 2:1-5/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9/Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 [cf. 7]/Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [6cd]/Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6/Ps 118:1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a [26a]/Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Gn 3:9-15, 20/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 [1a]/Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/Lk 1:26-38 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. Is 30:18d]/Mt 9:35--10:1, 5a, 6-8 Next Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11/Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 [8]/2 Pt 3:8-14/Mk 1:1-8

SPIRITUAL/LITURGY

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Could you not keep Me company for 1 hour a month? Men needed for early morning adoration hours - call 402-910-0958 to console the Heart of Jesus for the sins of the world. Adorers needed: Sunday: Morning 3-4am – call Joan – 910-0958 (only 1 time a month if 4 men fill this hour) 5-6pm Sunday. 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,

Maxine Becker

We also pray for those who have died: Beulah O’Hare

Memorial Gifts Have Been Given In Memory of:

Tim Kneifel: Marie & Joe Stavas & Family, Har ry & Betty Rosche

Project 2020 Mildred “Millie” Cimpl: John & Linda Whitehead, Bill & Paddi Schwartz, Jane Kelly Milt Melliger: Van Chlopek

Monday, 12/4

No Mass

Tuesday, 12/5

6:30 AM Liv/Dec Maca/Held Family

Wednesday, 12/6

6:30 AM Liv/Dec Lawrence Dohmen Family

Thursday, 12/7

6:30 AM Tim Kneifel

7:00 PM Connie Brown

Friday, 12/8

6:30 AM Liv/Dec Romberg/Peters Family

12:10 PM Liv/Dec Members of the Catholic Daughters of

the Americas Court Little Flower

2:30 PM St. Bonaventure Parishioners

5:00 PM Jose & Feliza Quintero

Saturday, 12/2

5:00 PM Alois Frischholz - Anniv.

Sunday, 12/3

7:00 AM St. Bonaventure Parishioners

9:00 AM Tim Kneifel

11:00 AM Rose Chohon

1:30 PM Maria E. and Natalio Marroquin

6:30 PM Dorothy Swierczek Evans

We welcome into the family of God through the waters of baptism:

Emily Suzanne Schapmann: child of Jason & Kar ie (Sintek) Ryker Ray Puntney: child of Kaleb Puntney & Ciera Cemper

ARCHDIOCESE SCHEDULES HEALING SERVICE FOR SEX ABUSE VICTIMS

There will be a prayer service on December 5 at 7 p.m. at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, NE. It will include penitential and intercessory prayers, sacred music, and a homily by Archbishop Lucas. “We acknowledge with sorrow the failure of the Church in the past,” Archbishop Lucas said. “We want to encourage a culture of mercy where any victim of abuse can find healing and strength.”

YOUTH & SCHOOL

AROUND THE AREA

1. Please support our Christmas Bake Sale on Sat., Dec. 16 or Sun., Dec. 17. The sale will be held in the Parish Center following the 5:00 p.m., 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:30 p.m. Masses.

2. St. Bonaventure and Scotus students will have a combined Mass to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Concep-tion. This Mass will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 8 in the church.

3. Need a night out? Consider eating at Valentino's on Wed., Dec. 13. From 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. on this day, a portion of all sales will come back to support St. Bonaventure School.

4. St. Bonaventure Kindergarten and First Grade classes will have a special adoration prayer time at 2:50 p.m. in the church on Thursday, Dec. 14.

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SCOTUS LUNCH MENU December 4 - December 8

Monday: Chicken Fajita, Rice, Red Peppers & Onions, Pears, Corn Tuesday: Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Green Beans, Mixed Fruit Wednesday: Chicken Patty on a Bun, Baked Beans, Pineapple, Chocolate Pudding Thursday: Country Baked Steak, Mashed Potato, Rice, Broccoli, Peaches Friday: Chicken Noodle Soup, Baked Ham and Cheese Sandwich, Applesauce, Mixed Veggie

Court Little Flower #988 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas will meet Dec. 11 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. It is the PRIEST & DEACON APPRECIATION Covered Dish Dinner which begins at 6:30 PM. It is also the DIME A TIME COOKIE SALE. Chairladies: Sandra Rhode, Angie Ahrens, Lorie Naughtin

CHRISTMAS CRAFT & GIFT BOUTIQUE The Scotus Mothers’ Craft & Gift Boutique is today, December 3, at Scotus from 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. There will be more than 100 tables of homemade, handmade and upcycled crafts. All proceeds benefit Scotus Central Catholic.

St. Isidore Knights of Columbus Council 12086 Breakfast Sunday, December 3, 2017. The KC’s will be serving Pancakes, French Toast, Scrambled Eggs and Sausage Breakfast in the cafe-teria 7:30-11:00 a.m. Adults $7 and Children $4.

Youth Mission 2018! Come join us for a week of faith, service, and adventure! Everyone interested in a mission week is invited to meet this Thursday evening December 7, 7:00-8:00 PM, at St. Isidore School library. Our sites are Tucson, AZ, June 24-30, and the Winnebago Indian Reservation in Nebraska, July 22-28. Parents are also encouraged to attend. Call Virgil at 285-2261.

FAMILY FAITH FORMATION Fr. Jim Heithoff will be speaking on Baptism and Confirmation, in the Social Hall, Wednesday, December 6th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. All are welcome!!

AMAZON SMILE St. Bonaventure is now on AmazonSmile! Shop online at smile.amazon.com and search for St. Bonaventure Church Columbus - Columbus, NE to support our grade school. When you shop, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your selected charitable organization.

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!

Thank you to everyone attending and helping put together my ALS Benefit on September 30th. My family & I were over-whelmed by the generosity we received. It’s a reflection of the amazing community we have here in Columbus. Our family is beyond grateful for everyone’s love, support and prayers. We were able to purchase a wheelchair accessible van! Chad Swierczek & Family / Dave & Mary Swierczek

BAKE SALE The Scotus Band Bake Sale will be located in the Scotus Cafeteria on Sunday, December 3 from 9am-3pm during the Craft Boutique. We will have lots of holiday goodies to choose from, so please be sure to stop by.

CHRISTMAS PARTY! Come join the fun in our St. Bon's Preschool Christmas Party! When: Sunday, December 10th 2:30-4:30 Where: St. Bon's Social Hall What: Christmas crafts, games and activities! Who: Preschoolers and their families up to 4th grade!

MISSING A COAT? A woman’s black, Calvin Klein winter coat was left at the Night of Entertainment. Please stop by the church office to claim.