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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kim Arlt

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jorge Torres

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 23, 2018

Catholic Church 1565 18th Avenue

Columbus, Nebraska 68601

www.stboncc.com

Bulletin notices: Submit in writing to the rectory by 10 a.m. on Monday.

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.

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.

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.

STEWARDSHIP RENEWAL

Stewardship forms are available. It is important to the success of our church that you participate and help our parish & faith community grow. If you haven’t completed a form, please pick one up. They are available at the back of the church or at the rectory. This is a much more efficient and effective way of garnering involvement than mailing out the forms, but the church can provide them that way, if necessary.

OPENING THE DOORS OF SERVICE, TREASURE, SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND WORSHIP

Campaign Pledge cards can be mailed or dropped off at the

rectory. We have received 518 pledge cards as of Monday,

September 17. Thank you for your generous support!

ST. BONAVENTURE COLUMBUS, NE

CHURCH CLEANING

Crew #3 will clean church on Sept. 29 at 7:00 a.m..

From our Pastor…

The Apostles have been with Jesus for almost three years. They have heard his message of “repent and reform your lives”, and they have seen him perform miracles to back up what he says. In today’s Gospel, the Apostles still don’t fully understand the purpose of the Christ and that he must suffer and die, even when Jesus speaks plainly. They won’t fully understand it until after the Resurrection. We shouldn’t criticize the Apostles too much. We act in the same way. We hear, “Love your enemies and pray for your persecutors”, and yet, we often fail. We know Jesus died and rose from the dead, but we sometimes live like Jesus is a man of the past and powerless to save us from the anxieties of life. Today, we are challenged to examine our

priorities, order our actions to more fully em-

brace the Gospel message and strive to be the

best version of ourselves. A shortcut to this is

to shift the focus from placing too much em-

phasis on ourselves to serving the needs of

others and our parish.

God’s Blessings,

PARISH NEWS

LADIES OF THE LORD NEWS!

LOL Circle Rotation as follows:

September - Circles 7 & 8 Funeral Dinner s

October - Circles 9 & 10 Funeral Dinner s

MY WEEKLY OFFERING TO JESUS *Washing dishes *Helping Mom & Grandma *Gymnastics, volleyball, basketball, softball *Helped someone *Helped with laundry & with younger kids *Lead the rosary at home

WHO WANTS A FREE PHOTO DIRECTORY?

There are 30 appointments still open. If

an additional 20+ families who have not

already scheduled their appointments call to

schedule, we can open up new dates for

pictures. Call Dianne at 402-564-7151 this week if you are

interested. In order to get a free directory, you will need to have

your photo taken or submit a photo with a $10.00 fee.

A limited number of directories will be available for purchase

by parishioners - get your appointment scheduled now! Get

scheduled online via the link on our website, stboncc.com, or call

the church office at 402-564-7151.

GRIEF MINISTRY Grieving with Great Hope is a five-week grief workshop/support group, firmly grounded in the Catholic faith, for adults who have experienced the death of a spouse, child, parent, sibling, grand-child, friend or any loved one. Offered as a Tri-Parish event on Thursdays mornings from 9 – 11 am, October 11 –November 15 (skipping October 18) at St. Anthony’s Parish Center. $20 regis-tration fee. Scholarship are available. Please register by October 8 by calling Dianne at St. Bons at 402-564-7151.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST Knights of Columbus Council 938 Pancake, Sausage, Eggs & Hash Brown Breakfast—this Sunday, Sept. 23 from 7:00AM-11:30AM. Knights of Columbus Hall. Adults $7.00, Children $4.00. Carry out available. Come and spend time with your parish

family, eating good food and supporting seminarian studies!

TEEN CHOIR St. Bonaventure Teen Choir will begin Sunday, September 30! All students grades 7 -12 are invited to participate! Those inter-ested can contact Beth Augustine-Schulte at 402-910-3868!

Welcome the following new parishioners to our parish:

Nick Flaherty & Breanna Anderson Jose & Maria Fuentes; Rihanna, Arabella, Aaron Edwin Fernandez & Jessica Llanos; Marcelo, Nicolas

KNIGHTS CORPORATE COMMUNION Knights of Columbus Council 938 will hold their fifth Sunday Corporate Communion at the 7:00 a.m. Mass on September 30th. All Brother Knights, their families and spouses of deceased Brother Knights are urged to sit together in the reserved pews on the South side near the front of the church.

BLUE MASS - 8:15 A.M. SEPTEMBER 28TH The students at St. Bonaventure School will be celebrating a Blue Mass at 8:15 a.m. this Friday, Sept 28th. All police officers, first responders, and military personnel are invited to attend!

PRAYER LINE COORDINATOR We are in need of a coordinator for our Prayer Line. Dorothy Bialas, who has done this for many years, is moving. We are so grateful to her for her service to this ministry! Please call Belinda or Dianne at 402-564-7151.

STEWARDSHIP SPANISH

LOTTERY CALENDAR WINNERS September 17 – September 23, 2018

$55-(355) Mark Bierman 09-17-18 $55-(1248) St. Bonaventure Church 09-18-18

$55-(360) Bob & Marlene Rickert 09-19-18

$55-(1132) Project 2020 09-20-18

$55-(1225) Dan Keiter 09-21-18

$55-(598) Terry & Kathy Evans 09-22-18

$75-(587) Prokupek Shoes 09-23-18

SCRIP SALES Buy Scrip: 1) in church from 9:30-noon on Sun-

days, 2) during school hours at the school office or 3) with Presto Pay.

Weekly Sales ...……………....…..……………………$16,790.00 Profit………………………………..……..…….………. $623.12 Year-To-Date.……………..………………………… .$14,274.01 March 31, 2019 Goal…………………..…………….. $35,000.00

WEEKEND COLLECTIONS September 16, 2018

Contributions Received.…………………………………..$16,142 Monthly Bank Withdrawals………………………………$ - Year-To-Date Actual Received……………..…….. ……$210,421 Year-To-Date Actual Budget .…………………… ……$230,030 Net Excess (deficit)..…………………………................($19,619) 2nd Collection - Stained Glass Windows……………….$1,428.44

ANUNCIOS en ESPAÑOL

Memorial Gifts Have Been Given In Memory of:

Margaret Witt: Michael Vipond Richard Toof: Cliff, Dana, Jacob & Anna Moore

Project 2020 Marie Gray: Knights of Columbus Council 938 Jim Puetz: Patr icia Puetz

Stained Glass Windows Jim Puetz: Liz & Phil Czuba, Mike & Cheryl Rambour Bert Swett: Mike & Cheryl Rambour Marilyn Gangel: Mike & Cheryl Rambour

STAINED GLASS WINDOWS 2nd collection/donations to-date….$25,518.18 Previous funds raised*……………$40,000.00 Total estimated repair cost………$280,000.00 *2017 Night of Entertainment & K of C pledge

Learn more online at http://stboncc.com/stained-glass-windows/

CEMETERY MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR The Columbus Catholic Cemeteries are in need of a Cemetery Maintenance Supervisor starting in the fall. After 27 years, our present supervisor is retiring. We are in the process of re-structuring the duties of this position. Feel free to inquire about the job. Contact any of the following: Dick (402) 910-5333, Gerry (402) 276-1222 or Kim (402) 564-7151.

MEALS ON WHEELS St. Bon's is scheduled to deliver Meals On Wheels the week of October 1. Please call Jan Brezinski, 402-564-6788 or 402-276-0128 if you can help that week.

PROJECT 2020 $5.50 million is needed for the project. $4.73 million has been committed thus far. $770,000 is the remainder we are seeking.

25 DOMINGO ORDINARIO Por: Padre Jairo Congote

El evangelista Marcos nos insiste en que no olvidemos que la ambición del poder y del prestigio, de los honores y de las rique-zas, puede darse en el terreno religioso y en los demás terrenos como el político, social y laboral. Se desea que los miembros de la iglesia nos resistamos a esa tentación. El silencio de los discí-pulos ante la pregunta de Jesús mostraba que se daban cuenta de que andaban equivocados. Jesús pensaba en el sufrimiento y el rechazo, mientras los dis-cípulos se peleaban sobre quién sería el más importante en el reino que ellos esperaban, Pedro parecía ya tomar la delantera y ser una especie de Primer Ministro; Judas ya estaba a cargo de las finanzas; Santiago y Juan aspiraban a los primeros puestos al lado de Jesús. Los discípulos se peleaban por ser los primeros mientras que Jesús se había hecho el último, carpintero y pobre, que estaba pronto a darles su amor al lavarles los pies en la última cena. Los discípulos pensaban en honores y gloria mientras Jesús hablaba de sufrimiento y de servicio. Dios no aprecia la grandeza del mundo. Dios aprecia al que es servidor desinteresado de los de-más, como Jesús; al que es humilde y sencillo como María que se declaró la esclava y sierva del Señor. Muchos santos, como Santa Teresita del Niño Jesús, se han considerado como niños pequeños ante Dios, sin darse importancia a sí mismos, estando siempre dispuestos al servicio generoso de los demás. Necesitamos nue-vos criterios para apreciar los éxitos y los fallos, la grandeza y la pequeñez. Los apóstoles parecían tener miedo a entender a Jesús y su llamado al servicio por aquello de que el que ha de servir ha de sufrir. Jesús no quería ser recordado como el milagrero glorioso y divino que arrastraba a las multitudes, sino como el encargado de la limpieza, el campesino humilde, el indocumentado, el que no sabe hablar bien, el enfermo, el que viene a pedir ayuda o infor-mación. La Iglesia está llamada a ser modelo de servicio y no solo de Madre y Maestra. Al final de la misa los cristianos son enviados a servir a los demás, a los niños, a los más pequeños y a los que no cuentan para el mundo.

¿Es usted un adulto y le faltan los Sacramentos de Bautismo, Pri-mera Comunión y/ó Confirmación? Las clases están por comen-zar. Las clases son en inglés ó en español (como usted prefiera), una vez a la semana. Si necesita más información llame a Rocío al 402-564-7151 ó acuda a la Oficina Parroquial.

NOTICIAS DE FFF/DOCTRINA

Miércoles 26 de Septiembre Clases para todos los alumnos grados K-8

Sesión de Padres en español* 6:30pm-8:00pm

*Padres si tienen una Biblia en su casa traigala a la sesión

AMONESTACIONES Angel Carrizales Estrada y Diana Patricia Vazquez Gallegos pretenden contraer el Sacramento del Matrimonio, si usted sabe de algun motive por el cual no debieran casarse por favor co-muníquese con el Padre Swanton al 402-564-7151.

Liturgical Roles Weekend of September 29/30

SATURDAY-5:00 PM Presider: Fr. Swanton

EMHC: B. Weidner, P. Wojcik, S. Mark Lector: Tim Cumberland Sacristan: Deacon Mielak Servers: M. Vazquez, M. Lancaster, F. Madrigal Ushers: R. Campbell, L. Bierman, S. Jahn, J. Swirczek, K. Wojcik Gifts: Royce Campbell Family Music: Ray Johnson & Jan Moser

SUNDAY-7:00 AM Presider: Fr. Capadano

EMHC: H. Heimann, R. Voboril, K. Thomazin, Please volunteer Lector: Janet Tooley Sacristan: Betty Heimann Servers: E. & L. Thomazin, Please volunteer Ushers: K. Bernt, P. Rupprecht, D. Vavra Gifts: Please volunteer

SUNDAY-9:00 AM Presider: Fr. Swanton

EMHC: B. Kuta, H. Janicek, M. Stegman Lector: Michelle Sell Sacristan: Tami Williams Servers: R. & O. Kluever, P. Faltys Ushers: M. Massman, J. Albracht, D. Korger B. Rusher Gifts: Shane Blaser Family Music: Tracy Augustine & Jan Moser

SUNDAY-11:00 AM Presider: Fr. Swanton

EMHC: J. Bator, L. Humlicek, L. Gabriel Lector: Deb Hamling Sacristan: Deacon Naughtin Servers: W. Wickham, M. Puntney, B. Juarez-Mendez Ushers: M. Landkamer, M. Lenihan, D. Curtis, D. Nicolas, B. Ruskamp Gifts: Dave Petersen Family

Music: Beth Augustine-Schulte

SUNDAY-6:30 PM Presider: Fr. Swanton

EMHC: D. Stone, Please volunteer x 3 Lector: Elaine Zoucha Sacristan: Servers: O. & J. Rother, M. Gonka Ushers: J. Dubas, D. Eisenmenger, B. Motley, D. Stone, R. Wolpert Gifts: Please volunteer

Music: Mike & Jan Moser

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 23, 2018

Readings for the Week of September 23, 2018 Sunday: Wis 2:12, 17-20/Ps 54:3-4, 5, 6-8 [6b]/Jas 3:16--4:3/Mk 9:30-37 Monday: Prv 3:27-34/Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5 [1]/Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13/Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44 [35]/Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Prv 30:5-9/Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163 [105]/Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11/Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17bc [1]/Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Eccl 3:1-11/Ps 144:1b and 2abc, 3-4 [1]/Lk 9:18-22 Saturday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a/Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 4-5 [1]/Jn 1:47-51 Next Sunday: Nm 11:25-29/Ps 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14 [9a]/Jas 5:1-6/Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

SPIRITUAL/LITURGY

Today we include the following parishioners and friends who are sick and are in need of your care and love. Please pray for those who need the hope and strength of the Lord:

Sam Nahorny, Janie Schmeits, Elaine Demuth

We also pray for those who have died: Betty Bogus

Monday, 9/24 No Mass Tuesday, 9/25

6:30 AM Rosemary Preister

Wednesday, 9/26

6:30 AM L/D Sand/Luetkenhaus Family

Thursday, 9/27

6:30 AM Dave Massman

Friday, 9/28

6:30 AM Geraldine Higgins

8:15 AM L/D Denis Torczon Family

Saturday, 9/29

5:00 PM Gilbert Cave

Sunday, 9/30

7:00 AM Poor Souls in Purgatory

9:00 AM St. Bonaventure Parishioners

11:00 AM L/D Feldhaus/Miller Families

1:30 PM Evaristo Garcia & Josephina Bosingo

6:30 PM Tina Dyer

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Adorers needed: Monday: Morning 2-3 am (Every Other Week) Tuesday: Evening 6-7 pm (Every Other Week) Wednesday: Morning 7-8 am Wednesday: Afternoon 3-4 pm (Every Other Week) Saturday: Morning 8-9 am Saturday: Afternoon 3-4 pm (Every Other Week) Co-Captains needed: Sunday 6am-6pm & Wednesday 6am-6pm Call Joan – 402-910-0958 (please leave a message).

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY

Sunday, October 7, 2018 at St. Isidore’s Church from 3:00 – 4:00 pm. Come & pray for our beloved country, church & world! For more info go to RosaryCoastToCoast.com

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

Kendall Bree Cemper: child of Ted and Brooke (Rambour )

Call St. Bonaventure to sign up. 402-564-7151.

LECTOR BOOKS

If you would like to order a Workbook for Lectors 2019, please bring $15 check or cash to the rectory by October 5. Call Dianne with questions, 564-7151.

YOUTH & SCHOOL

AROUND THE AREA

SCOTUS LUNCH MENU September 24 – September 28

Monday: Country Baked Steak, Mashed Potato, Dinner Roll, Mixed Veggie, Fruit Tuesday: Beef-n- Noodles, Corn, Garlic Bread, Fruit Wednesday: Steak Fingers, Roasted Potatoes, Carrots, Fruit Thursday: Sloppy Joes, Tri Potato, Baked Beans, Fruit Friday: Chicken Noodle Soup, Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwich, Green Beans, Fruit

SCHOOL NEWS 1. Terra Nova testing begins September 24 for stu-dents in grades 3-6. 2. Our Race for Education fundraiser is under-way! Thank you to our parents for all your

help! Our walk will take place October 11.

Bishop Robert Barron’s DVD Series Star ting on September 23rd we will present the new DVD series called “The Mass” at St Isidore Church beginning at 1:30 pm. We will show the first two sessions titled “A Privileged Encounter” and “Called Out of this World”. The first session shows us the ‘big picture’ of this en-counter with Jesus Christ. It tells us why the Mass is not some-thing we should passively witness, but something in which we fully participate! The second session leads us through what we do at the start of the Mass leading up to the Liturgy of the Word; and why we do it. Call Deacon Konsel 402-562-6071 with questions.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2018 NIGHT OF ENTERTAINMENT

Please plan to celebrate the 31st Annual "Night Of Entertain-ment", Friday November 16th at the Ag Park. The Entertainment this year will be Yesterday And Today, an Interactive Beatles Experience, along with auctions and dinner. If you have a gift of Time, Talent or Treasure you would like to share for this parish fundraiser please call Paul and Sunny Lancaster at 760-822-3323 or Matt and Kristyn Kamrath at 402-276-2537.

Loving Your Spouse More Join us for a 4 night series where we will explore how Natural Family Planning conforms our hearts to love, in health, carrying crosses and receiving gifts! Oct. 4th and 11th, Nov. 8th and 15th from 6:30-8 PM. These presenta-tions are open to all, and childcare is available with RSVP. Join us for one or all at St. Patrick’s Parish, 215 N 7th St, Missouri Valley, IA 51555. Contact Deacon Michael Carney for more in-formation and childcare reservations at 712-310-2921.

LIFE CHAIN 2018 Life Chain Sunday will be held Sunday, October 7, 2018 across the nation. Once again, Columbus Area Christians of all denominations will be joining together for the 29th year for this national event to peacefully and prayerfully stand firmly against the killing of unborn children. This is legal, peaceful and prayer-ful activity that has saved the lives of many preborn babies des-tined to die by abortion. For more information call 402-2766-0965 or 402-564-5071. Check out and “Like” Columbus Right to Life’s Facebook page: Columbus, Nebraska right to Life.

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 columbus.formed.org!

FOOTBALL FUN 12th Annual Big Red Party - Sat., Oct. 6 at St. Anthony Social Hall. Nebraska vs. Wisconsin. Doors open one hour before game time. Cash drawing & prizes on each score with ticket raffle. BYOB. Tickets are $25, available at the Parish Office. Sponsored by St. Anthony's Knights of Columbus with proceeds to be used for Youth Mission, Bible School, JC Camp & Seminarian Fund. St. Isidore Nebraska Football Party-Nebraska vs Ohio State on Sat., Nov. 3rd in St. Isidore cafeteria. Doors open 2 hours before game time for tailgate. Burgers, Dogs and sides, BYOB & Lawn Chairs. Tickets available at Parish Office-402-564-8993, Keith Albracht-402-564-9941, Jeff Gokie,-402-270-2304 or Dave Krings-402-564-6034.

YOU ARE INVITED “Love or Lust?” presentation by Jason Evert on Monday, October 15, 2018, 1:30 – 3:30 pm at the Nielsen Center, West Point. For 7th - 12th graders and parents. Cost is $10 per person – tickets on sale now at St. Mary’s Church, West Point. Contact Lisa Hunke at lcthunke@msn.com

CHANGE FOR CHRIST Thank you to all who have saved up their change; we have received $1,677.94 so far! Cash in your piggy bank by taking your coins to your bank and bringing a check to St. Bons. Pick up a bank at the church office, and let’s ‘Change for Christ’ together!

Columbus Area Father Flanagan League will meet Tuesday, September 25 in the East Chapel of St. Anthony's Church after the 5:30 p.m. mass.

Rosary Crusade October 13 in front of the Fatima statue at St. Bons at 12:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.