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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clint Torczon

Youth Ministry/Godparents . . . . . . . . . .Lynn Heinrich

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 The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 16, 2017

Catholic Church 1565 18th Avenue

Columbus, Nebraska 68601

www.stboncc.com

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

MASS SCHEDULE Weekend: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.-Spanish

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 291 pledge cards as of Monday, July 10. Thank you for your

generous support!

ST. BONAVENTURE COLUMBUS, NE

CHURCH CLEANING Thank you to the following people who cleaned church on July 7:

Rafael Azpeitia Jr., Gabriel Ruiz, Steve Reichmuth, Jane Kobza, Sally Martens and Howard Millburn.

Crew #12 will be cleaning the church July 22 at 7:30 a.m.

From our Pastor… In today’s Gospel, Jesus speaks in parables. Why can’t he just speak plainly? I mean, he came to tell us more about God and show us who and what our Father in Heaven is about. The Jewish people don’t get it. Even the disciples don’t fully understand. Many of us feel the same way, even today. Why can’t Jesus just speak plainly? Jesus spoke in parables because they are rich and fertile soil. Some people only understand them on a surface level; others can understand them on a deeper level; and others, even deeper. A father teaching his three-year old son the technical workings of an engine or about love is practically impossible. Showing and telling in creative ways is a better approach. A while back, I read a brilliant novel from Dean Koontz called Innocence. I highly recommend it—and anything else he has written. Addison, the main character remarks, “Sometimes I think there may be more truth in fiction than in real life.” The fictional story that Jesus tells, conveys not just one truth but many truths; a book of wisdom in a few short, concise sentences. Even throughout our lives, the ever-familiar parable can reveal a new understanding or truth due to the circumstances we experience. Do you see something new from reading/listening to today’s Gospel?

God’s Blessings,

LADIES OF THE LORD NEWS!

LOL Circle Rotation as follows:

July - Circles 5 & 6 Funeral Dinner s

July 17 - Meeting at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center - All ladies of the parish are invited! Featured

program will be students sharing their experience at Steubenville!

PARISH NEWS

DAILY MASS AND CONFESSION SCHEDULE

St. Bonaventure - 402-564-7151 - www.stboncc.com *Tuesday-Friday 6:30 AM Mass *Weekly 8:15 AM Mass with grade school, as noted in bulletin *Confessions at St. Bon’s will be Saturdays 3:30-4:30 PM

St. Isidore - 402-564-8993 - www.saintisidores.com *Monday-Saturday 8:10 AM Mass *Confessions Friday 6:30-8:00 AM & Saturday 3:30-5:00 PM

St. Anthony - 402-564-3313 - www.parishesonline.com *Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:30 PM Mass *Friday 8:15 AM Mass *Confessions Tuesday & Thursday 4:30-5:30 PM & Saturday 4:00-5:00 PM

Effective July 1. Check the parish bulletin (also online) or call for Mass times. Thank you for your patience during this time.

CAMPAIGN PASSES

$3,000,0000

with pledge cards continuing to come in. If you forgot your pledge card last weekend, please pop it in the mail or drop it off at the parish office. If another campaign packet is needed, please contact Dianne in the parish office at 402-564-7151.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are looking for some volunteers who are willing to help give parishioners who no longer drive, rides to the 6:30 a.m. daily Mass. Call Belinda, 402-564-7151, if you are willing to help.

ST BONAVENTURE (1218 - 1274) FEAST DAY JULY 15

He was born at Bagnoregio in Etruria in about 1218. He became a Franciscan in 1243 and studied philosophy and theology at the Universi-ty of Paris. He became a famous teacher and philosopher, part of the extraordinary intellectu-al flowering of the 13th century. He was a friend and colleague of St Thomas Aquinas. At this time the friars were still a new and revolutionary force in the Church, and their radical embracing of poverty and rejection of institutional structures raised suspicion and opposition from many quarters. Bonaventure defended the Franciscan Order and, after he was elected general of the order in 1255, he ruled it with wisdom and prudence. He is regarded as the second founder of the Order. He declined being Archbishop of York in 1265 but was made cardinal bishop of Albano in 1273, dying a year later in 1274 at the Council of Lyons, at which the Greek and Latin churches were (briefly) reconciled. Bonaventure wrote extensively on philosophy and theology, making a permanent mark on intellectual history; but he always insisted that the simple and uneducated could have a clearer knowledge of God than the wise. He was declared a Doctor of the Church in 1588 by Pope Sixtus V, and is called “The Seraphic Doctor.” ~From Universalis

As of our bulletin deadline (Monday, July 11) our cam-paign toward Project 2020 has surpassed $3,000,000

EMHC TRAINING AND MANDATION We need your help! If you are inter ested in serving as a Eucharistic Minister for our parish, call Dianne at 402-564-7151 to register. You must attend the Archdiocese training either Sunday, August 20 (Norfolk) or Sunday, August 27 (West Point), and the mandation on Wednesday, September 6 in Norfolk.

STEWARDSHIP SPANISH

LOTTERY CALENDAR WINNERS July 10 - July 16, 2017

$55-(192) Paul & Joyce Dohmen 07-10-17 $55-(801) Jane Bonczynski 07-11-17

$55-(080) Joe & Kitty Heimann 07-12-17

$55-(961) Sandy Swope 07-13-17

$55-(120) Olivia Klug 07-14-17

$55-(362) Mary Feehan 07-15-17

$75-(1011) Project 2020 07-16-17

ANUNCIOS en ESPAÑOL

MY WEEKLY OFFERING TO JESUS Prayer

Baseball

Did the laundry

Helped Dad with the mower

Gave sister piggy-back ride

Went through clothes

Helping Mom

Soccer, basketball, softball, volleyball

SCRIP SALES Purchase all scrip at St. Bon’s Rectory during the summer. M-F 8:30 a.m. -12 p.m. & 1-4:30 p.m.

Weekly Sales………………………..…………………$16,540.00 Profit…………………………………..……..…….……..$678.38 Year-To-Date.……………..……………………………$7,653.65 March 31, 2018 Goal…………………...……………..$35,000.00

WEEKEND COLLECTIONS July 9, 2017

Contributions Received…………………………………..$12,249 Monthly Bank Withdrawals…………………………….. $14,184 Year-To-Date Actual Received……………..…….…. ….$40,476 Year-To-Date Actual Budget .……………..…….…… ..$39,596 Net Excess (deficit)……………………………….................$880

Parábola del Sembrador Por: Padre Gregorio

¿Cuántas palabras fueron pronunciadas a nosotros cuando éramos niños, cuando éramos jóvenes? ¿Cuántas semillas se tira-ron en el suelo de nuestras mentes y corazones durante la prima-vera de nuestras vidas? Esas palabras llegaron de nuestros padres, de nuestros amigos, de nuestros maestros y de muchas otras. He-mos oído palabras de saludo y bienvenida, palabras de aliento y afirmación, consejos y orientación, palabras de corrección y casti-gos, palabras de advertencia y precaución, palabras de consuelo y comodidad. En el momento podemos no haber apreciado esas palabras, pero necesitábamos escucharlas. Sólo Dios sabe cuántas de estas palabras echó raíces en nuestras vidas. Pero una cosa está clara: nuestra vida sería enormemente más pobre sin la siembra de todas esas palabras. La parábola del sembrador es sobre la receptividad variable del suelo. Qué tan receptivos somos. Receptividad es la voluntad de permitirnos recibir de otro, influenciados por otros, tal vez, inclu-so transformados. La receptividad es muy natural y vino a noso-tros cuando éramos niños. Por definición los discípulos son recep-tivos a quien están siguiendo. Para ser un discípulo de Jesús re-quiere receptividad, por lo que es importante que nos escudriñe-mos nosotros mismos para descubrir la medida a la que estamos abiertos. La verdad no importa quien siembra la semilla. Dios trabaja a través de múltiples sembradores, unos muy reconocidos y otros posiblemente muy poco probables; podría ser un niño o un an-ciano; incluso podría ser alguien de afuera, alguien con quien no estamos familiarizados, alguien que no nos gusta. Dios se mueve a través de la vida indiscriminadamente y siembra la semilla. Ne-cesitamos la palabra de Dios. La palabra de Dios nos guía en todo momento; en momentos de duda, de tranquilidad, en tiempos de dificultad, en momentos de tristeza, en tiempos de pereza, advir-tiendo en tiempos de peligro y brindando esperanza en tiempos de desesperación. La palabra de Dios es una palabra de amor.

EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP “Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will

acknowledge before my heavenly Father.” Matthew 10:32

Do you share your Catholic faith with others? Do you defend your Catholic faith or do you remain silent when the situation arises? Do you pray in public before meals? Pray for the strength and courage to be a joyful witness of our Catholic faith when the opportunity presents itself.

Monday, 7/17 No Mass

Tuesday, 7/18

6:30 AM Orma Klassen

Wednesday, 7/19

6:30 AM Gloria Wemhoff

Thursday, 7/20

6:30 AM Lori O’Hearn-Anniv. / Chuck Wemhoff

Friday, 7/21

6:30 AM Patrick Pensick

Saturday, 7/22 5:00 PM For the Friends and Family of Romayne Hogelin Sunday, 7/23

7:00 AM Liv/Dec Schnitzler/Fisher Family 9:00 AM St. Bonaventure Parishioners

11:00 AM Milt Baumgart 1:30 PM Patricia Ortiz

6:30 PM In Thanksgiving

Liturgical Roles Weekend of July 22 & 23

SATURDAY-5:00 PM Presider: Fr. Swanton

EMHC: M. Cruise, G. Engelbert, J. Engelbert Lector: Randy Wieser Sacristan: Deacon Mielak Servers: J. Hanson, O. Ehlers, C. Pieper Ushers: R. Campbell, L. Bierman, S. Jahn, J. Swirczek, K. Wojcik Music: The Hajek Family

SUNDAY-7:00 AM Presider: Fr. Swanton

EMHC: P. Bogus, R. Van Dyke, Please volunteer x 2 Lector: Natalie Braun Sacristan: Henry Heimann Servers: M. Vazquez, M. Lancaster, Please volunteer Ushers: K. Bernt, P. Rupprecht, D. Vavra

SUNDAY-9:00 AM Presider: Fr. Swanton

EMHC: C. Sackett, D. Schnieders, S. Swanson Lector: Gene Hegemann Sacristan: Tami Williams Servers: C. Hottovy, R. Luebe, A. Preister Ushers: J. Albracht, J. Davis, D. Korger, M. Massman, B. Rusher Music: Tracy Augustine & Janelle Chvala

SUNDAY-11:00 AM Presider: Fr. Swanton

EMHC: D. Svehla, Please volunteer x 2 Lector: Theresa Gabriel Sacristan: Leonard Gabriel Servers: S. Meyer, O. Rother, A. Settje Ushers: D. Curtis, M. Landkamer, M. Lenihan, D. Nicolas, B. Ruskamp

Music: Dolores Bristol & Jan Moser

SUNDAY-6:30 PM Presider: Fr. Gary Ostrander

EMHC: D. Stone, Please volunteer x 3 Lector: Ashley Karges Sacristan: Servers: M. Gokie, E. Kreikemeier, F. Madrigal Ushers: D. Eisenmenger, J. Dubas, B. Motley, J. Ternus, R. Wolpert Music: Tami Weber & Beth Augustine-Schulte

The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 16, 2017

Readings for the Week of July 16, 2017 Sunday: Is 55:10-11/Ps 65:10-14/Rom 8:18-23/Mt 13:1-23 or 13:1-9 Monday: Ex 1:8-14, 22/Ps 124:1b-8/Mt 10:34--11:1 Tuesday: Ex 2:1-15a/Ps 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34/Mt 11:20-24 Wednesday: Ex 3:1-6, 9-12/Ps 103:1b-4, 6-7/Mt 11:25-27 Thursday: Ex 3:13-20/Ps 105:1, 5, 8-9, 24-27/Mt 11:28-30 Friday: Ex 11:10--12:14/Ps 116:12-13, 15, 16bc-18/Mt 12:1-8 Saturday: Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17/Ps 63:2-6, 8-9/Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Next Sunday: Wis 12:13, 16-19/Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16/Rom 8:26-27/Mt 13:24-43 or 13:24-30

SPIRITUAL/LITURGY

Present needs for Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration are: Adorers needed: Sunday 6am – 7am – call 402-910-0958 Thursday 5pm – 6pm – call 402-910-0958 Co-Captains needed: Sunday 6am-6pm & Wednesday 6am-6pm Call Joan – 402-910-0958 for more information. God is Good – all of the time! A great way to say “thank you” for all of His blessings.

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

Memorial Gifts Have Been Given In Memory of:

Dan McNair: Tim & Barb Cave Patricia Steiner: Tim & Barb Cave

MASS INTENTIONS Due to the changes in the daily Mass schedule that went into effect July 1, intentions for the previously scheduled 8:15 AM or 5:30 PM Masses will be moved to the 6:30 AM Mass that day. Any Monday Mass intentions will be moved to Tuesday 6:30 AM. We appreciate your patience and understanding with these changes. Remember, a Mass offered for an intention is of great value, even if you are not able to be physically present for the Mass. Call the office with any questions 402-564-7151.

2017 MARRIAGE CELEBRATION IN OMAHA & NORFOLK

Archbishop George J. Lucas invites you to attend the annual Mass honoring marriage and your anniversary. This event honors couples who are celebrating 5, 25, 40, 50, 55, 60 or more years of marriage. Sunday, September 10th in Omaha or Sunday, October 8th in Norfolk. Rosary at 1:30pm, Mass at 2pm. Seating begins at 1:15 p.m. Reception immediately following ceremony. Registra-tion required by Friday, July 28th, 2017. Sponsored by the Center for Family Life Formation. Visit Family.ArchOmaha.org/enriching-marriage for more information and to register or con-tact Reggan Simons 402.551.9003 x 1300.

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

Ainsley Elizabeth Soulliere: child of Bob & Amy (Hueschen)

Welcome the following new parishioners to our parish:

Ryan & Mikayla Baldwin; Brantley, Brogan Ed Coulter Cody Garbers

PROJECT 2020 YOUTH & SCHOOL

AROUND THE AREA

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

Behold Your Mother, a presentation with Tim Staples is being hosted by St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 2301 W Madison Avenue, Norfolk on July 20th at 7pm. Tickets | $7 | Available at: beholdnorfolk.brownpapertickets.com or spiritcatholicradio.com More info + questions | 855.571.0200

The Bible and the Sacraments every Sunday at St. Isidore Cafeteria, 7 pm. Tonight – Lamb of God. July 23 - Heaven on Earth. Call Deacon Jack 402-562-6071 with questions.

FFF & CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION

Registration for Family Faith Formation and Confirmation classes is open! We ask that all children entering grades 1-8 join us. Registrations are due by July 31st. For more information call Cheryl or Rocio at 402-564-7151.

Mercy & Mary Retreat presented by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC at St. Gerald's Church in Ralston on Sept. 15th and 16th. 413-944-8500 x 10 or marianmissionaries.org to register.

August 25-27, 2017 - Retrouvaille Stress in Your Marriage? – Retrouvaille is a program for married couples that feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated, or angry in their marriage. Some experience coldness. Others experience conflict in their relationship. Most don’t know how to change the situation or even communicate with their spouse about it. This program has helped tens of thousands of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage. For confidential information about or to register call 1-888-317-5654 or visit HelpOurMarriage.com

CONFIRMATION PICTURES Confirmation pictures are at the rectory. If you ordered

pictures, please pick them up as soon as possible. The office is open M-F 8:30-12 and 1-4:30.

Annulment: Pathway to Healing If you or someone you love is affected by divorce, join us for this seminar on July 31! All are welcome. Deacon Ron Ryan will pre-sent basic information and answer your questions regarding the annulment process. Annulment sponsors will be in attendance. Monday, July 31st from 6:30 – 8:00 at St. Patrick, 204th and Maple Streets, Elkhorn. Contact Denise Carlson by July 28th to register. 402-551-9003 Ext. 1304 or dmcarlson@archomaha.org

JOB OPENINGS Scotus Central Catholic Cafeteria. Contact Holli Bettenhausen 402-276-5517.

SCRIPTURE PAGES FOR KIDS We are providing 2 sets of Scripture activities for kids ages 3-6 and 7-12. Look for the 1/2 sheet booklet on the tables against the glass as you enter the West doors of Church.

Catholic Newman Center at UNK They are doing a r affle for 4 season tickets for the Nebraska Husker football games. Stop by the rectory for an order form. Entries with payment must be post-marked by July 17th. Winners will be drawn on July 30th.

What will your

legacy be?

PRESCHOOL OPENINGS There are still slots available in Preschool for the fall. Please contact Kim Kluever at the Preschool, 402-564-9338, for more information!

Healing Divided Hearts in Our World - September 21st-23rd 2017 Catholic Psychotherapy Conference in Fort Lauderdale! Sept 21–23. One day pre conference with Msgr. Esseff, followed by two day conference with outstanding presenters in the field of psychotherapy. Continuing education offered. Early bird rate extended through July 31st! www.healingdividedhearts.com/

“...and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us.” ~Romans 5:5