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901 EAST 90TH STREET ● BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA 55420 ● 952-854-4733
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THE PARISH NEWSLETTER CREATED BY ST. BONAVENTURE PARISHIONERS FOR THE COMMUNITY Lent 2013 Volume 1 Issue2
In this issue:
Page 3 Faith, Love & Music Page 6 Health and Wellness
Page 2 Youth and Families Page 4 Activities and Entertainment Page 7 New Staff Member
Page 3 Capital Campaign Page 5 Faith and Spirit Page 7 Parish Council Update
PASTOR’S UPDATE: LENT 2013
We live in a secular world that does little to reinforce our
faith or the purpose and meaning of our liturgical seasons.
Since Christmas, I have seen decorations and displays for
Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, and even Easter. What
happened to Lent? The secular world doesn’t seem to take
note of it—except for fish fries. Perhaps this is because it is
difficult to market things which call us to repentance and
conversion. It is our faith that reminds us to turn our hearts
and minds to the deeper things of life. The season of Lent is
one of those times that calls us to look more deeply into our
lives and how we are living.
Lent begins this year on February 13 (Ash Wednesday). To
help us grow in our spiritual lives, part of our focus will be
on the Rediscover initiative begun by Archbishop
Nienstedt. (I wrote about this extensively in the last
newsletter.) It aims at helping all of us rediscover the
treasure and relevance of our Catholic faith as we live our
lives in a secular world. If you have not already done so, I
encourage you to read the book Rediscovering Catholicism
and participate in a book discussion beginning later this
month. Leaders and times for these discussions have already
been established. There is also a four part speaker series that
will help us to focus on different aspects of our lives that
might need some attention. Specific information about the
speaker series and the book discussions can be found on
page 5 of this edition. For more information, please check
out the website: http://rediscover-faith.org
Another reminder for spiritual renewal includes an object
we will be giving out to carry in your pocket or purse during
Lent. One year we used a rock, and last year a fashioned
crown of thorns. This year’s object will be a daily reminder
to remain faithful to the practices to which we have
committed ourselves. These practices include fasting, prayer
and almsgiving.
We have also scheduled a Parish Mission
presented by Fr. Don Kirchner, C.S.S.R., on
March 17-20 at 7pm. I hope you will plan
on attending as many of these evening
sessions as you can.
Our faith can be such an important way to find more
meaning and purpose in our lives and, of course, it can lead
us closer to God, who is closer to us than we can imagine.
I have heard enough stories over the years about people who
have forgotten about God’s place in their lives or who have
decided they had a better idea than what scripture and our
faith tell us. The stories do not turn out well and the persons
end up in some kind of mess, feeling lost, aimless,
disappointed and/or confused.
“God is closer to us than we can imagine.”
I hear these stories from people who are trying to find their
way back to a better life and have found that God has not
abandoned them. Rather, the story usually is that through
some set of surprising or unlikely circumstances, or through
other people who have come into their lives, they have been
drawn back to their faith and a new relationship with God.
This is what Lent can be about for each of us, even if we
have been fairly faithful over the years. With God, there is
always more to life than we can imagine, and God has a way
of working out solutions to difficulties in our lives if we
would only trust him and go to him for guidance. I pray that
this year, the weeks of Lent will be a
time of renewal and deepening for each
of us, so that we may rediscover how
much of a difference our faith in God
can make in our lives.
Have a Happy and Blessed Lent!
Father Richard
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It was a cold, winter evening on the 8
th
of December, when
Couples for Christ (CFC) hosted a Christmas celebration.
The ministries of CFC assembled at St. Bonaventure to
make merry this 2012 Christmas: Singles for Christ (SFC),
Handmaids of the Lord (HOLD), Couples for Christ Youth
(CFC-Y), and Kids for Christ (KFC). This is the reason
why CFC calls each other family. We are one family not
only because we are part of the CFC ministry, but we are all
beloved children of God.
This past Christmas, CFC
emphasized the significance of
Christmas, and we were blessed to
have Father Richard and
Bishop Lee A. Piché attend the
festivity. We were honored with
their presence for they further
explained the definition of Christmas. God’s gift to us was
His Son, Jesus. Mankind was made through the eyes of God
by both His likeness and image. As humans, we are all
imperfect and we are all sinners, but Jesus came into the
world to show us God’s perfection. We believe that Jesus
united us as brothers and sisters through His blood and
sacrifice on the cross, so we celebrated our Savior’s birth,
and we look for spiritual renewal during Lent leading up to
the Glory of the Resurrection.
Our loving, creative, and funny Chair of the
Liturgy Committee, Jan Scoblic, was in a
tragic car accident on Christmas Day. Jan had
made St. Bonaventure her home parish for
over 30 years. She was involved in so many
ministries we can’t list them all, but we wish
we could say “Thanks.” You could see her
touch in the church liturgies and altar
environment, but if one word could describe
her role here, it would be hospitality. Jan
was instrumental on a social committee over
20 years ago; you might remember the
homemade donuts or the fun New Year’s Day parties. If you
were ever with her on a committee or for the chores
involved in decorating the church, you were invited to join
in one of her “spreads” of good food. She laughed, she
welcomed, and she lit up the room with her smile and her
welcoming nature. We miss Jan, and we will certainly
notice she is gone, but in order to honor her memory, each
of us now needs to take on the role of welcoming strangers,
smiling at those we meet, and being willing to help.
Think hospitality, and keep Jan’s joy alive!
JAN SCOBLIC
May 14, 1950—
Dec. 27, 2013
Recently, I have been personally strengthened in my own
faith life each and every Wednesday night over in the Faith
Formation building. You might be wondering, did she
enroll herself back into tenth grade religion class or
what? Actually, no, I’ve been meeting and growing side by
side with parents of the kids and other young adults in a
group we call Refresh! After working our way through the
Serendipity Bible Study this past fall, there were about a
dozen of us that had gotten in the rhythm of gathering each
week and we simply couldn’t fathom ending our discussion
group. Now that the community has been built a little bit,
things have just begun to get really good. We recently
began a new video series and are presently diving into what
it means to live a life ultimately for God, taking second
place ourselves. I Am Second is a cutting edge movement
where people are personally taking a stand for Jesus and the
powerful love He exhibits in their lives. The real life stories
of these people will move you, shake you… change
you. These testimonials have provoked an incredible
amount of discussion within our group, and we have
continued to grow in number.
I can only imagine the greater impact a parent is able to
have in the life of their child when they themselves are
dedicated to cultivating their own spiritual life and personal
growth. In the Second Vatican Council’s Declaration on
Christian Education, Pope Paul VI stated:
“Since parents have conferred life on their children, they
have a most solemn obligation to educate their
offspring. Hence parents must be acknowledged as the first
and foremost educators of their children. Their role as
educators is so decisive that scarcely anything can
compensate for their failure in it. For it devolves on parents
to create a family atmosphere so animated with love and
reverence for God and others that a well-rounded personal
and social development will be fostered among the
children. Hence, the family is the first school of those social
virtues which every society needs” Gravissimum Educationis 3.
So whether you are a parent who longs for personal growth
or a young adult who desires community, this group
provides a place of encouragement. Come and experience
arms open wide; there is quite a range of us, and always a
place for newcomers. We meet on Wednesday nights at
6pm in Ambrose Hall, and will be continuing the I Am
Second video series through the month of February. Upon
completion of this series, we will continue our discussion
group with Matthew Kelly’s book, Rediscover Catholicism.
Rachel Olson, Youth and Family Activities Coordinator
JOIN US! Wednesdays—6pm—Ambrose Hall! IT’S FUN!
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By Josephine Dalpee
In November 1958, John and I moved into our house in
Bloomington with our four children. Soon after, Fr.
Ambrose Finnegan received his appointment as our first
Pastor, and masses were held in the gym at Cedarcrest
Elementary School at 86th and 15th Ave. By mid-June, we
moved to Valley View School to accommodate our growing
congregation, and our first Christmas mass was offered by
Fr. Paul in the Nativity gym.
On June 19, 1960, the first mass was said on our church
property in our social hall. And in January 1961, the call
went out for volunteers to form a choir. My husband John
encouraged me to join, but believe me it did not take much
encouragement. Friar Leopold from Assumption Seminary
became the first of many choir directors. On March 22,
1961, our choir made a successful debut on the occasion of
the Solemn Blessing of our social hall and activity building.
There were many choir directors during my fifty years with
the St. Bonaventure Choir. The next director was Loretta
Kaley, our very own pastor’s mother. We saw many
changes in those years including: Mass in English, our first
musical and choir robes for all the choir members, made by
Loretta.
Brother Don Hart became our next choir director, bringing
with him a sense of discipline and pride. He also moved the
choir from the main body of the church to the balcony. We
climbed ladders until stairs were added to the balcony.
Marty Haugen joined us next and would continue to bring
us to new heights both with our music and our performance
skills. Our church and choir were known throughout the
Twin Cities.
For my part, I became the choir’s librarian, and all of my
children sang at some time with the choir. Lynn sang with
us throughout her teen and early adult life and would come
back on special occasions. After fifty years as part of the
choir, I chose to leave as it was hard to get to practice and
mass. Lynn brings me to church most Sundays, and she and
I now sing down in the main part of the church where we
sang when the church was first built. I have so many fond
memories of our directors and the music and joy that each
has brought our church. I leave the choir in the capable
hands of its current director, Karen Thompson. It has been
a privilege to have served our Lord for over fifty years.
I also want to thank our pastor, Fr. Richard, whom I was
privileged to watch grow up in this church. Thank you to
all who have made my faith in God and love of music a part
of not only my life but that of my family. I continue to grow
in faith and appreciation.
During the last few months of 2012, the construction
committee worked with Vanman Architects to complete the
design development work necessary to move forward with
our project. This work culminated with a presentation to the
parish of the updated plans for our renovation project after
masses on December 8th & 9th. It was followed up by a
question and answer session on December 11
th
. We have
received many positive comments from the presentations
including several suggestions on changes that would be
beneficial. As the plans continue to develop, you will see
minor changes that reflect the feedback received. If you
have not had the opportunity to view the plans, please visit
http://www.youtube.com/user/saintbonaventuremn for a
four minute video explaining the project.
“We expect to have the design complete by early March”
In early January, you may have noticed colored markings
and flags on the property due to locating underground
utilities. This was necessary to allow for accurate
construction documents and project approval. We also
completed several soil borings; these borings allow the
engineers to design the footings necessary to support the
new construction. The city requires both the survey and soil
samples to be completed prior to plan approval and permit
issuance.
The next few months will be busy with design activity, final
plan development, materials selection, and document
completion. The City of Bloomington’s approval process
will continue to move forward. You may see our project
listed with the planning commission or on the agenda with
the city council for approval. We expect to have the design
completed by early March. We will solicit bids pending the
approval of the finance council. If any parishioners would
like to bid on the work, or work for employers that would
like to bid on the project, please contact the committee and
let us know what work you are interested in. We will help
explain to you how the bidding process will work.
When the design work is complete, and before we have final
numbers, it is the intention of the construction committee to
share the final designs with the parish. We would anticipate
that this will be done much like the design development
presentations that were held in December. Additionally, as
design work is completed, it is our hope that we can provide
some 3D views of the designs on the website or in the
weekly bulletin.
We are excited about the project, and look forward to
getting shovels in the ground in the spring of 2013.
\CINEMA CAFÉ FREE!
Third Saturday of the month
Make it a night out with dinner and
a movie after mass.
Pizza or Hot Dogs & Chips, plus
Popcorn and Lemonade.
Then enjoy Classics to Comedy to
Drama in Ambrose Hall.
Food is served at 5:30pm
Movie starts at 6:00pm
Watch the ALIVE! calendar for
more information and movie titles.
MINISTREE
Sponsored by
Catholic United
Financial
The purpose of
MinisTREE is to
bring volunteer
opportunities and members of St.
Bonaventure together to fulfill
unmet needs in the parish. Catholic
United will donate $5 to St.
Bonaventure for each separate task
completed by a volunteer up to a
maximum of $500. The program
begins on Ash Wednesday and ends
on Divine Mercy Sunday.
Looking for a way to make a
difference in someone’s life?
Dur ing Lent s top by the
MinisTREE, in the Marian Area,
and take a “leaf” off of the tree.
Please complete the task you choose
or donate the dollar amount
requested towards the purchase of a
particular item. When finished
please return the card to Mickey
Redfearn or drop the card in the
collection basket. Thank you for
making a difference and supporting
St. Bonaventure in the process!
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St. Bonaventure
Fish Dinners
February 22nd &
March 22nd
4:30 - 7 pm
Menu: Perch, Potatoes, Cole Slaw,
Hot Buns, Beverage and Free Dessert.
Adults: $10.00, Children age 5-12:
$4.00, Children age 4 & under: Free
Volunteers are needed to work the
fish dinners! Please call Art
Breitbarth at 952-854-3347 to
volunteer.
Saturday, March 16, 2013
11:30am in Ambrose Hall
The ladies of the parish - with their
relatives and friends - are invited to an
Afternoon Tea in the Garden .
Tickets remain at $12 and will be for
sale in March after all masses. If you
would like to host a table or make a
donation, please contact Vicki Colby
Card Club
On these cold winter
days join us for cards,
games and fellowship in
Ambrose Hall. This is a
great way to meet new
people every Monday from 12:30 to 3
pm. The card club has been meeting
for over two years. Contact Irma
Lorang at 952-854-3274.
New Craft Ideas Welcome
The craft group meets every
Tuesday at 9:30 am in the
activity building. We would
love to have your ideas for
new craft items to be sold at
the Fall Festival and the Christmas
Boutique. Everyone is invited to join
our entertaining and fun group.
ALIVE! OUTREACH
*MISSION PROJECT*
Help support our military brothers and
sisters overseas and on the mainland.
We need people to:
WRITE LETTERS TO TROOPS and
SEND CARE PACKAGES FOR
⇒ VALENTINE’S DAY
⇒ EASTER
⇒ THANKSGIVING
⇒ CHRISTMAS
⇒ WOUNDED WARRIORS
For more information on how you can
help, please check out the ALIVE!
information tables in the Marian area
after weekend masses or contact
Mary Bergerson 952-393-7524
Jerry Kaley 952-486-0902
UPCOMING
EVENTS!
SPRING GOURMET
DINNER, APRIL 13
HAWAIIAN
RIVERBOAT
CRUISE
FISHING WITH FR. RICHARD
LADIES’ SPRING
LUNCHEON TEA
ALIVE!
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LENTEN
EVENING OF REFLECTION
Sunday, February 10
th
at 7:00 pm
Please join us in the church for a
special EVENING OF REFLECTION
as we take time to quiet our hearts in
prayer and draw closer to our precious
Lord as we begin our Lenten journey.
“For God so loved the world that He
gave His only begotten Son, that whoever
believes in Him should not perish but have
everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
WHAT’S HAPPENING FOR THE YEAR OF FAITH?
We can benefit from private spiritual exercises during this Year of Faith, but we
can also gain from several communal opportunities. The archdiocese has put a
lot of effort into making specific and rewarding offerings available.
♦ Attend the powerful Speaker Series with
Catholics from across the Twin Cities.
♦ Participate in a facilitated discussion as part
of a Book Club group studying Matthew
Kelly’s book, Rediscover Catholicism.
The Speaker Series runs in multiple sessions at
different churches across the Twin Cities, with
different focus topics, as illustrated here:
Car pools will be available to drive to Our Lady of Grace in Edina.
The Book Club groups will meet on various days and times in small groups with
a facilitator to discuss Rediscover Catholicism. Just pick a time that best fits your
schedule and sign up online or after mass. These groups will begin meeting the
week of Feb. 24
th
. For specific group times, see the Bulletin or the parish website
www.saintbonaventure.org under Faith Formation > Rediscover Initiative.
The Book Club and Speaker Series reinforce each other, so consider availing
yourself of both. While this Initiative is intended to help all Catholics, it is
especially designed to help the less active. So come yourself, but more
importantly, bring along a friend! What are you doing for the Year of Faith?
Topic St. John the Baptist
New Brighton
St. John Neumann
Eagan
Our Lady of Grace
Edina
Rediscover:
Meaning
Mon. Feb. 4 Tues. Feb. 5 Thur. Feb. 7
Rediscover:
Belonging
Mon. Feb. 18 Tues. Feb. 19 Thur. Feb. 21
Rediscover:
Strength
Mon. Mar. 4 Tues. Mar. 5 Thur. Mar. 7
Rediscover:
The Way
Mon. Mar. 18 Tues. Mar. 12 Thur. Mar. 21
From our Catholic Catechism:
“The Paschal mystery of Christ’s
cross and Resurrection stands at the
center of the Good News that the
apostles, and the Church following
them, are to proclaim to the world.”
(Catholic Catechism, #571)
The Agony in the Garden
It was nighttime in a garden
That was called Gethsemane
When Jesus went alone to pray
And thought of you and me.
He thought of every single soul
In every land and nation,
And all our sins reduced Him to
The depths of desolation!
His sweat became as drops of blood,
His soul in torment grew.
None were there to comfort Him.
They slept the whole time through.
But if His mind could see our sins,
His heart would surely know
Our love for Him and it would help
All He would undergo.
From distant times we walked with
Him, In love to Calvary
A little hill unknown until
He died to set us free.
(Original poem by
Peggy Peterson. )
Lenten Spiritual Renewal
St. Bonaventure 2013 Parish Mission
Sunday –Wednesday, March 17–20 7:00 – 8:00 PM in Church
Presented by Fr. Don Kirchner C.S.S.R. from Omaha, Nebraska.
Fr. Don is a member of the Liguouri Mission House of Redemptorists, and he
spent 39 years in the Redemptorist foreign mission along the Amazon River in
Brazil. He also studied moral theology in Rome. He has been a pastor, teacher,
author, and spiritual advisor. He has preached retreats, aided seminarians, and
held administrative positions. Father is happy to assist us and looks forward to
telling his stories and jokes in English rather than Portuguese!
Each of the four evenings will have a special theme intended to assist you in your
spiritual journey, including Communal Penance on Monday, March 18. (This
will replace the regularly scheduled Lenten communal penance at St.
Bonaventure; multiple priests will be available for individual confessions.)
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“GUARD YOUR HEART FOR IT IS THE WELLSPRING OF HOPE” Proverbs 4:23
Greetings to all of you as we celebrate February, the month
dedicated to our spiritual, physical, and emotional hearts!
During the month of February, the American Heart
Association recognizes Heart Health Awareness Month.
Over the next several weeks, we will be reading, seeing, and
hearing a lot in the media about the importance of
promoting a heart healthy lifestyle. Most of what will be
shared won’t be new information, but it is good to reflect on
just the same.
New guidelines are coming out all the time about diet,
exercise, and heart health. It can seem overwhelming at
times! The American Heart Association has a wonderful
website with health information, exercise tips, blood
pressure guidelines, dietary suggestions and healthy recipes,
as well as many other interesting facts about maintaining a
healthy heart. Some of the tips they provide in promoting a
healthy heart are as follows:
♦ Exercise daily for at least 30 min. This can be done
while sitting in a chair if mobility is impaired.
♦ Eat well. Strive to eat a diet rich in green leafy, colorful
vegetables and fruits, whole grains, and heart healthy
fats such as avocados, fish oil, olive oil, and nuts in
small amounts. Avoid or limit foods the AHA titles the
“salty six”: pizza, breads/rolls/crackers, processed cold
cuts and cured meats, canned soups, potato chips, and
salt additives.
♦ Drink several glasses of pure water each day while
limiting beverages containing caffeine and alcohol.
♦ Obtain 7-8 hours of deep rest each night and avoid
excessive amounts of stress.
♦ Spend time each day doing fun things that fuel your
spirit and bring you and others joy!
♦ Have a wellness check up each year and maintain
healthy blood pressure readings.
Just as it is very important to maintain a physically healthy
heart, it is also very important to incorporate practices into
our daily lives that promote the spiritual and emotional
growth of our hearts for we know they are all intricately
connected. During this month dedicated to your heart, God
invites you to seek His abundance for your life. “I came that
they may have life and have it more abundantly” (John
10:10). He waits for you to come and keep company with
Him away from the distractions so He can renew your spirit
and bathe you in His love!
Here at St. Bonaventure, there are many wonderful ways to
nourish your heart spiritually, physically, and emotionally.
Please look over our ALIVE calendar and watch the bulletin
for exercise classes, social events, yoga, tai chi, blood
pressure screening, information and training opportunities
regarding use of the new AEDs in the church and social
hall. There are also new opportunities to grow spiritually
through the Rediscover initiative Book Club discussions
and the Speakers Series presentations. And as always, we
grow spiritually by participating in Mass, the Sacraments,
and Eucharistic Adoration.
During this month, we will also celebrate Valentine’s Day
with our loved ones and friends. Please join us for our
6th Annual Valentine Dinner and Dance on Saturday,
February 9
th
. Everyone is welcome!
It is my hope and prayer that you are surrounded in the love
of Christ and those dear to you and that your hearts are
abundantly healthy!!
Blessings always,
Becky Running,
Parish Nurse
PRAYER SHAWLS
Thank you to all those who faithfully knit,
crochet, and make prayer shawls for our
Prayer Shawl Ministry. It is difficult to
describe in words how much they mean to
those who receive them! Many are
brought each month to the hospital and
homes of those experiencing illness, loss
of a loved one, a new birth, and many
other life transitions. Thank you for the gifts you so
graciously share which help to make this ministry possible!
We are deeply grateful!
If you have questions about the Prayer Shawl Ministry,
please contact Becky Running, Parish Nurse, at the church.
WALKING MINISTRY TO BEGIN THIS SPRING
Please watch future bulletins for the St. Boni’s Walking
ministry which will begin this spring. We will meet weekly
on Wednesdays over the lunch hour.
More information will be available in
the bulletin as we approach spring.
All are welcome!!
LOVE ONE
ANOTHER AS I
HAVE LOVED
YOU
(John 15:12)
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I began working at St. Bonaventure as the
Volunteer & Newsletter Facilitator on January
7
th
. I am impressed with the warm welcome
that I have received from fellow staff and
parishioners. Role models often tell a lot about a
person, therefore I would like to share with you
one of my favorite role models.
The saint that I literally stumbled upon many
years ago was St. Maximilian Kolbe (1/8/1894-
8/14/1941). You may be blessed to already
know about Father Kolbe’s life since he was a
Conventual Franciscan Friar. I was touring the
Nazi Germany death camp of Auschwitz, located
in Poland during World War II, when I came upon a cell
that was clearly Catholic. There were rosaries on the walls
and flowers in vases on the floor. Plaques explained that
Maximilian Maria Kolbe had died in this cell. I was amazed
and inspired on that day to begin to learn some of the basic
details of his life.
In July 1941, three prisoners went missing from Auschwitz,
so the guard in charge chose ten men to starve to death in
order to deter future escapes. When one of the men,
Franciszek Gajowniczek, cried out, "My wife! My
children!" Kolbe volunteered to take his place (Read this
and more at (www.catholic-pages.com/saints/
st_maximilian.asp.) Kolbe continued to pray with fellow
prisoners and celebrate Mass. He was finally put to death
by lethal injection since the lack of food was not killing him
fast enough. Kolbe was canonized as a martyr by Pope John
Paul II in October 1982, with Franciszek Gajowniczek in
attendance. It is amazing to reflect on the fact that the man
Fr. Kolbe replaced made it out of Auschwitz alive! Even
more incredible was that this former prisoner was able to
attend the canonization ceremony forty-one years
later. Father Kolbe’s life is truly an example of living out
the Greatest Commandment. “You shall love the Lord, your
God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all
your mind.”
The radical way that Fr. Kolbe lived his faith inspires me to
live radically also. Complete love of God will most likely
cause us to do things that are viewed as abnormal by the rest
of society. I continue to discern God’s will to determine
how to live out my faith on a daily basis. This is something
that I am trying to teach my children as well.
My wife, Michelle, and I have been married for twelve
years. We have three boys: Maximilian (10), Noah (7) and
Benedict (5). We live in New Prague, where we home
school our boys. Thank you for welcoming me into the St.
Bonaventure Catholic Community!
Mickey Redfearn, Volunteer & Newsletter Facilitator
Year of Faith
Have you started reading your copy of Matthew Kelly’s
book Rediscover Catholicism: A Spiritual Guide to Living
with Passion and Purpose? Rediscover Catholicism is the
new archdiocesan-wide evangelization and catechesis
initiative designed to reengage Catholics towards a fuller
life in their faith and to get people who are not active in
the church to become more involved. The Parish Pastoral
Council is excited about this new outreach program and
they encourage you to participate in this opportunity to
strengthen your faith. We encourage you to reach out to
family members and friends and extend an invitation to
them to participate as well. The archdiocese speaker’s
series consisting of four bi-weekly talks begin Monday
February 4
th
. You can obtain information at their
Rediscover website: www.rediscover-faith.org. Or you
can participate in one of the book discussion groups at St.
Bonaventure. Information on the discussion group times
and leaders and on how to register can be found on our
web site www.saintbonaventure.org or you can register on
weekends in February in the Marian area of the church.
Father Richard’s You Tube Page
The response to Father Richard’s You Tube weekly
homilies has been very favorable. Have you taken
advantage of this new opportunity to listen to and review
Father Richard’s weekly homilies yet? It is easy to access.
You can go to http://www.youtube.com/user/
FrRichardKaley or http://saintbonaventure.org website. Be
sure to check it out!
Contemplate the homily in the quiet of your own home.
Complete with links to review the readings, psalm and
Gospel for the day!
From Our Web Page:
http://saintbonaventure.org
Select Communications then,
Homilies – Video
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February 13 Ash Wednesday Masses 8:45am and 6:00pm Church
February 13 Ash Wednesday Soup Supper 7:00 pm Ambrose Hall
Fridays of Lent Stations of the Cross 7:00 pm Church
February 22 Fish Dinner 4:30-7:00 pm Ambrose Hall
March 9 Seder Meal 5:30 pm Ambrose Hall
March 17-20 Parish Mission 7:00 pm Church
March 18 Communal Penance (during the Mission)7:00 pm Church
March 22 Fish Dinner 4:30-7:00 pm Ambrose Hall
March 28 Holy Thursday 7:30 pm Church
March 29 Good Friday Service 3:00 pm Church
March 30 Easter Vigil Mass 8:00 pm Church
March 31 Easter Sunday Masses 8:00 and 10:00 am Church