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 Epiphany of the Lord January 7, 2018

Catholic Church 1565 18th Avenue

Columbus, Nebraska 68601

www.stboncc.com

Bulletin notices: Deliver in writing or email by January 15 for January 21.

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 493 pledge cards as of Friday, December 29. Thank you for

your generous support!

ST. BONAVENTURE COLUMBUS, NE

CHURCH CLEANING

Thank you to the following people who cleaned church on December 22: Cathy Wiehn, Dee Bernt, Karen Zuerlein, Charrisa Neil, John Neil, Joan Van Dyke, Char Flint, Kim Cemper, Laurie Cemper,

Shirley & Gene Hoessel and Sue Gonka.

Crew #10 will clean church on Jan. 13 at 7:30 a.m.

From our Pastor…

Who were those that adored Jesus? They are known as "Magi", "Wise Men" and "The Three Kings". They are to be distinguished from the shepherds who saw the star over Bethlehem.

They came from the East--from Persia (modern-day Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan). They were most likely priests of the Zoroastrian religion (magi) which paid particular attention to the alignment of the stars. This may be why they are sometimes called "astronomers" and "wise men."

While there is no mention of them being kings in Matthew's Gospel, Psalm 72:11 states, "All kings bow before him, all nations serve him" (Jesus, the king of the Jews).

Also, there could have been more than three of these distinguished foreigners who visited Jesus. However, a Greek manuscript, dated around 500, names them as Balthazar, Melchior and Gaspar.

Balthazar, a 20 year-old Babylonian scholar, is represented as king of Arabia and gives Jesus myrrh, an embalming oil.

Melchior is a 40 year-old Persian scholar, king of Persia, and gives frankincense, an incense.

Gaspar (also known as Caspar), a 60 year-old Indian scholar, is represented as king of India. His gift is gold.

The time and date of the visitation of these men is not clear. Their depiction at the stable with the shepherds is combined for convenience.

The account in Matthew could place the event on the same night, or 40 days later after the purification in the Temple, or even up to two years later when Herod massacred all boys in Bethlehem, two years old and under.

Tradition states that the Magi became Christian on their own or were readily converted by a visiting Apostle. Tradition further says they were martyred for the Faith.

The Epiphany marks the end of the Christmas season and the beginning of Ordinary time.

Thank you to all who prepared and were involved in the liturgies, participated in the music, decorated the church, and any other ministry that was associated with our Advent and Christmas season.

Thank you, too, for all the cards, gifts, treats and well-wishes during this joyous time of year! God’s Blessings,

LADIES OF THE LORD NEWS!

LOL Circle Rotation as follows:

January - Circles 3 & 4 Funeral Dinners

PARISH NEWS

CAMPAIGN PASSES

$3,833,000

Pledges paid to date: $1,461,871.77. 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 (Fri., Dec. 29) our campaign toward Project 2020 has surpassed $3,833,000 with pledge cards continuing to come in.

CHRISTMAS DINNER & AWARDS PROGRAM Knights of Columbus Council 938’s annual Christmas Steak Dinner & Awards Program—Sunday January 14. Social hour at 5, dinner at 6, followed by short awards program. Serving New York Strip steak, baked potato, vegetable, salad & dinner roll, $10 per person. All Council 938 members, spouses & widows are invited. Reservations required. Call Al Hanus at 402-564-3553 by January 11, 2018.

PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST 45th Annual March for Life Youth Pilgrimage to Washington DC. Please join us for a delicious breakfast of pancakes & sausage at Scotus cafeteria today from 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. This will help support the 41 teens, 10 chaperones and Fr. Capadano from Co-lumbus who will be attending the Archdiocese of Omaha Youth Pilgrimage to Washington DC from January 16 - 21 to support LIFE and an end to abortion. Breakfast is $6.00 for adults and students grades 7th – 12th; $3.00 for children grades K-6; and children under 5 FREE! Thank you!!!

2018 SUNDAY NIGHT WITH THE SAINTS We are pleased to present four outstanding DVDs this year. We hope you will come and bring your family and friends to learn more about these important saints in our Catholic history- individ-uals who helped shaped the life of the Church! DVDs will be pre-sented at 6:00pm Sunday evenings at the Scotus Little Theater. There is no charge. Enter Scotus on the East side, near 15th St. Date Movie Movie Length

01-14-18 St. John Neumann ~1 hr

01-21-18 St. Joan of Arc- Part 1 ~1.5 hrs

01-28-18 St. Joan of Arc- Part 2 ~1.5 hrs

02-18-18 St. Ignatius of Loyola ~2 hrs

02-25-18 St. Peter- Part 1 ~1.5 hrs

03-04-18 St. Peter- Part 2 ~1.5 hrs

STEWARDSHIP SPANISH

ANUNCIOS en ESPAÑOL

Living the Faith Scotus students can pr int Living the Faith forms off the school website. Go to scotuscc.org, Forms and look for 'Living the Faith Hours Form.' Make sure the supervisor/sponsor completes for form with the time the job starts and ends.

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 (Dec. 26-Dec.28)...…..…………………..$9,300.00 Profit………………………………..……..…….………. $363.09 Year-To-Date.……………..…………………………..$24,073.30 March 31, 2018 Goal…………………...……………..$35,000.00

WEEKEND COLLECTIONS December 24, 2017

Contributions Received.…………………………………..$21,263 Monthly Bank Withdrawals……………………………… - Year-To-Date Actual Received……………..…….. ……$487,909 Year-To-Date Actual Budget .……………..………… ..$514,748 Net Excess (deficit)………………………………..........($26,839)

CHRISTMAS COLLECTION

Contributions Received………………………………….$19,138 Christmas budgeted .……………..…….….. ………….. $27,500 Net Excess (deficit)………………………...……………($8,362)

MY WEEKLY OFFERING TO JESUS Helping Mom & Dad

Basketball

ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL We have exceed our goal! Thank you to the 314 families who have said yes! Our parish has currently committed $56,402.71 or 102.3% towards our goal of $55,115.85. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

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, beginning on Friday evening and ending on Sunday night. The CEC Weekend is a personal and communal encounter with Christ through the Holy Spirit which leads to a lifelong relationship with God by living a method of ongoing spiritual growth and evangelization of our Catholic faith. The next dates are Jan. 26-28 (men) & Feb. 16-18 (women).

"The Will to Love" begins January 18, 2018 at 6:15 am at the KC Hall. This semester will help men make true progress in their spiritual life by looking at the lives of several saints and following their structured approach. Please join us. Call Brent for more information 402-564-5065.

EPIFANIA Por: Padre Jairo Congote

La fiesta de la Epifanía o manifestación del Señor es pro-longación de la fiesta de Navidad. Estamos celebrando la Epi-fanía. Recordamos la manifestación del Señor a todos los hom-bres con el relato de los Magos de Oriente que nos narra el Evangelio. Aquellos hombres, que seguían la estrella, simboli-zan la sed de felicidad de todos aquellos que todavía no cono-cen a Jesús. La Epifanía, además de ser un recuerdo, es sobre todo un misterio actual, que viene a sacudir la conciencia de los cristianos dormidos. Para la Iglesia la Epifanía constituye un reto misional: o trabaja generosa e inteligentemente para manifestar a Cristo al mundo, o traiciona su misión. La tarea esencial e ineludible de la Iglesia es trabajar para llevar a Cris-to a todos aquellos que no lo conocen. La llegada de los ma-gos, que no pertenecen al pueblo elegido, nos revela la voca-ción universal de la fe. Todos los pueblos son llamados a reco-nocer al Señor para vivir conforme a su mensaje y alcanzar la salvación. Por otra parte, nos recuerda que la fe cristiana no está ligada a ninguna cultura en exclusiva, hay diversidad de carismas, diversidad de dones, diversidad de manifestaciones culturales. Esta diversidad enriquece la vida misma de la Igle-sia. Nosotros como los magos, para encontrar a Jesús, tenemos que ponernos en marcha; tenemos que seguir la estrella. Cuan-do Jesús creció y se hizo adulto, la historia de la infancia vol-vió a repetirse: los paganos se acercaron a Jesús y creyeron en él, mientras que muchos judíos, especialmente las autoridades religiosas, permanecieron indiferentes y hostiles. Hoy podemos meditar en el desafío que esta fiesta nos hace. Nosotros tam-bién miramos a Jesús con ojos de fe y le ofrecemos lo mejor que tenemos y sabemos. Le ofrecemos ante todo nuestros cora-zones, pero también tenemos que ofrecerle nuestros dones ma-teriales que son dones que hemos recibido de él. Estamos agra-decidos a estos personajes, los magos, que fueron nuestros pre-decesores en la fe y que nos dejaron un ejemplo para imitar. Sigamos la estrella, nos llevará al pesebre. Allí caeremos de rodillas y adoraremos al Niño Dios. Allí nos convertiremos en estrella, en luz, que guíe a otros hacia Belén, hacia el pesebre, para que Dios sea Buena Noticia para todas las personas, espe-cialmente para los que peor lo están pasando. Este es el mejor regalo que, en este día, podemos dar, especialmente a los más pequeños. Dios nos regala la fe cada día. Hagamos posible que este regalo llegue también a los más pequeños de la casa. Y nosotros, como comunidad cristiana, seamos también una gran luz que guíe a los que nos rodean y que les ayude a salir de la oscuridad. Dios se manifiesta y se revela siempre en la Euca-ristía. Hagamos como los Magos, caigamos de rodillas y ado-rémosle.

MEALS ON WHEELS THANK YOU Thank you to the people who delivered meals: Jim & Sue Murphy, Jerry Duren, George & Glenda Steinsberger, Gerry & Kathy Engelbert, Don & Pat Cieloha and Chris Steinke, THANK YOU for delivering Meals on Wheels the week of December 26. The coldest week of the year, the home bound received a hot meal because of your service to this ministry.

Liturgical Roles Weekend of January 13/14

SATURDAY-5:00 PM Presider: Fr. Swanton

EMHC: M. Cruise, G. Engelbert, J. Engelbert Lector: Joan Heimann Sacristan: Tami Williams Servers: A. & A. Chavez, M. Lancaster Ushers: R. Campbell, L. Bierman, S. Jahn, J. Swirczek, K. Wojcik Music: Guitar Ensemble

SUNDAY-7:00 AM Presider: Fr. Swanton

EMHC: P. Bogus, R. Van Dyke, Please volunteer x 2 Lector: Terri Hotovy Sacristan: Henry Heimann Servers: K. Torres, M. Barels, Please volunteer Ushers: K. Bernt, P. Rupprecht, D. Vavra

SUNDAY-9:00 AM Presider: Fr. Swanton

EMHC: B. Kuta, C. Sand, H. Janicek Lector: Jerry Albin Sacristan: Deacon Keiter Servers: J., A. & S. Massman Ushers: J. Albracht, J. Davis, D. Korger, M. Massman, B. Rusher Music: Shamrock Singers

SUNDAY-11:00 AM Presider: Fr. Swanton

EMHC: J. Bator, L. Humlicek, L. Naughtin Lector: P. Feehan Sacristan: Servers: O. & J. Rother, N. King Ushers: D. Curtis, M. Landkamer, M. Lenihan, D. Nicolas, B. Ruskamp

Music: Teen Choir

SUNDAY-6:30 PM Presider: Fr. Capadano

EMHC: D. Stone, Z. Braziel, Please volunteer x 2 Lector: Kim Korth Sacristan: Servers: M. Sackett, S. Meyer, G. Zoucha Ushers: D. Eisenmenger, J. Dubas, B. Motley, J. Ternus, R. Wolpert Music: Jasmin Davis & Dianne Keiter

The Epiphany of the Lord January 7, 2018

Readings for the Week of January 7, 2018 Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 [cf. 11]/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11 or Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [3]/Mk 1:7-11 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd [cf. 1]/Mk 1:21-28 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and 1:9-20/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd [cf. 1]/Mk 1:14-20 and 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20/Ps 40:2 and 5, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10 [8a and 9a]/Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11/Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25 [27b]/Mk 1:40-45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a/Ps 89:16-17, 18-19 [2]/Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a/Ps 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [2a]/Mk 2:13-17 Next Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19/Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 [8a, 9a]/1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20/Jn 1:35-42

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

We also pray for those who have died: Michael Kuta (grandson of Lois Kuta and nephew of Kris Badura), Rev. Joel Derks, OSB (formerly at Immaculata Monastery in Norfolk, NE)

PRAYER LINE If you have an intention you wish to share on the Prayer Line, please call Dorothy Bialas at 402-564-9186.

Monday, 1/8

No Mass

Tuesday, 1/9

6:30 AM Liv/Dec Heimann/Kobus Family

Wednesday, 1/10

6:30 AM Walt Schaecher

Thursday, 1/11

6:30 AM Bill Soulliere Sr.

Friday, 1/12

6:30 AM Milt Melliger

8:15 AM Liv/Dec Peck/Buscher Family

Saturday, 1/13

5:00 PM St. Bonaventure Parishioners

Sunday, 1/14

7:00 AM Charles & Helen Marek

9:00 AM Liv/Dec Kolm/Koziol Family

11:00 AM Liv/Dec Rambour Family

1:30 PM Samuel Gil & Evencio Ortiz

6:30 PM James Casey

Memorial Gifts Have Been Given In Memory of:

Ken Cilocha: Fr iends & Family

Project 2020 Memorials in Memory of: Vera Kobus: Virginia Mar tin Romayne Hogelin: Virginia Mar tin Agnes Miller: Virginia Martin Bradley Baumgart: Virginia Mar tin Patty Steiner: Virginia Martin Beverly Gates: Virginia Mar tin Gloria Wemhoff: Virginia Mar tin David Backes: Virginia Mar tin

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

Keegan Joseph Sapcutt: child of Antonio & Amanda (Sackett)

What is CEC? Chr istians Encounter Chr ist (CEC) is a Catholic movement within the Archdio-cese of Omaha. It is a three-day weekend experi-ence, beginning on Friday evening and ending on Sunday night. The CEC Weekend is a personal and communal encounter with Christ through the Holy Spirit which leads to a lifelong relationship with God by living a method of ongoing spiritual growth and evangelization of our Catholic faith. The next dates are Jan. 26-28 (men) & Feb. 16-18 (women).

YOUTH & SCHOOL

AROUND THE AREA

Teens! Make 2018 a special year ! Sign up for a week of faith, service, and adventure in Tucson, Arizona, June 24-30; or the Winnebago Indian Reservation in Nebraska, July 22-28! Anyone in high school interested in a mission week is encouraged to call Virgil Tworek-Hofstetter at 285-2261.

SCOTUS LUNCH MENU January 8 - January 12

Monday: Nachos, Corn, Mixed Fruit Tuesday: Mandarin Chicken, Rice, Mixed Veggie, Pears Wednesday: Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread, Green Beans, Applesauce Thursday: Country Baked Steak, Mashed Potato, Rice, Carrots, Peaches Friday: Breakfast Pizza, Baked Beans, Tater Tots, Strawberry Cups

Medjugorje Peace Rosary is prayed at St. Bonaventure on Mondays at 5 p.m. All are welcome to come and pray!

Keys to the Bible - St. Anthony's will again host a study from the Keys to the Bible Series from The Word Among Us. Please join us for The Psalms: Gateway To Prayer, Mondays January 22, 29, February 5, 19, 26 and March 5 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in The Franciscan Parish Center. To register by January 8, email janboeding@yahoo.com or call Jan at 402-270-4258.

CASA Be someone a child can count on. Make becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA volunteer) your New Year’s resolution. Better your life, and the life of a child, by ad-vocating for the abused/neglected children in our area. For more information call 402-563-4944 or email us at casacoord@gmail.com or casacon@megavision.com

FAMILY FAITH FORMATION

FFF (English) and 7th and 8th grade classes will meet on Wednesday January 10th.

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!

Reboot with Chris Stefanick - January 17, 2018 in Norfolk. $22 RealLifeCatholic.com/reboot

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS (partial list)

Donated By: In Memory of:

Mr. Marion Meister Conrad & Mae Meister M/M Eldon Engel Fritz & Gretchen Engel Family M/M Louis Vanek Thomas & Anna Shalon, Eugene Shalon, Louis & Irene Vanek Mr. Gerald L Schmidt Mary Lou Schmidt M/M James R Gonka Robert Gonka, Alfred Gossman & Larry Gossman Mrs. Mary Peterson Orma Klassen Mrs. Delores Kneifel Tim Kneifel Mrs. Dorothy Larsen Harold D. Larsen Mrs. Shirley A. Hoessel Art & Elaine Kurtenbach M/M Tom Settje Lange & Settje Families

Donated By: Ms. Margaret Harry

SEMINARY COLLECTION FUND The Archdiocese of Omaha is currently blessed with twenty-six men studying for the priesthood. Current costs are approximately $30,000 per seminarian per year. An envelope is provided in your January packet. Please be generous! Thank you!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FREE THROW CONTEST for boys and girls ages 9-14. Sunday, January 14th at the “new” Columbus Mid-dle School. Registration starts at 12:30 p.m., contest begins at 1:00 p.m. Enter through the East doors. Questions? Call Kelly Loschen at 402-910-1095 or Gary Zywiec at 402-270-3832.

ST. BONAVENTURE PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE'S 2ND ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT

Test your knowledge and enjoy some friendly team competition at our annual Trivia Night! The event takes place Friday, January 26 at the elementary school's Social Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the fun begins at 7pm. Tickets are $15 per person or reserve your own table of 8 people for $120. There will be door prizes, split-the-pot, and lots of other fantastic games and prizes! You won't want to miss it! This fundraiser will benefit St. Bon's Preschool and Child Care providing students with Excellence in Education! Make your reservations by calling the St. Bon's Preschool Office (402) 564-9338. Bring your own drinks and snacks. You must be 21, please drink responsibly.