St. Boniface Catholic Church 110 North Buchanan Street Edwardsville, Illinois 62025

Ring- 618.656.6450

Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki Bishop, Diocese of Springfield, IL

Very Reverend Jeffrey Goeckner, VF Pastor, Dean of the Alton Deanery

President, Father McGivney Catholic High School

Reverend Paul Habing Ministerio Español

Deacon Daniel Corbett Permanent Deacon/Tribunal Advocate

Mrs. Robin Black-Rubenstein Pastoral Associate

Mrs. Linda Daniels, Mrs. Benna Denue, Mr. Jack Hake, Mr. Kurt Hylla,

Mr. Martin Morrissey, Mrs. Sue Papajcik Pastor’s Cabinet

Sister Anna Flanigan, OSF Principal, St. Boniface School

Mr. Mike Scholz Principal, Father McGivney Catholic High School

PARISH STAFF

Mrs. Benna Denue Parish Office Manager and Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Robin Hake Business Manager

Mrs. Cindy Zurliene Assistant Business Manager

Mr. Michael Joslyn Parish Campus Maintenance Manager

Mr. Ryan Hentz Parish Campus Maintenance Assistant

Mr. Bill Doerr Parish Campus Maintenance Assistant

Mr. Eddie Sjursen Parish Campus Night Security

Sister Kathleen Ann Mourisse, OSF Director of RCIA/RCIC

Mr. Tom Ohren Visitation Minister Coordinator

Miss Jill Griffin Director of Worship & Music

Dr. Marc Schapman Assistant Choir Director

Mrs. Barb Stamer Parish School of Religion Coordinator

Mr. Jeremey Kovarik Youth Minister Coordinator

Mr. John Lednicky Tech Specialist

Mrs. Judy Frank & Mrs. Jo Niebur Receptionists

Mrs. Linda Daniels Tribunal Advocate

Mrs. Sue Papajcik Safe Environment & Volunteer Coordinator

Mr. Marcelo Nieto Coordinador de la comunidad Español

A St. Boniface Weekly Publication

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 11 September 2016

Above: Student body 5 years ago.

Below: Student body today.

E V E R G R E E N 2

Weekly Liturgy Schedule

Saturday Vigil—4:15 p.m. Sunday—8:15, 10:15 a.m. & 5:15 p.m. Sunday—Misa en Español —12:15 p.m.

Monday—5:45 p.m. Tuesday—8:00 a.m.

Wednesday—6:45 p.m. Thursday—8:00 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. (bi-lingual Mass)

Friday— 8:00 a.m.

(Recitation of the Rosary—weekdays 20 minutes before Mass)

Sacrament of Penance

Wednesday—6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Thursday—6:00 - 6:30 p.m. (bi-lingual)

Saturday—3:30 - 4:00 p.m. or by appointment

RAFFLE CALENDAR WINNERS

August 29—$40 Bill Hercules—St. Charles, MO

August 30—$40 James & Kayla Cowell*—

Edwardsville, IL

August 31—$40 Carol & Ralph Osterman—

Edwardsville, IL

September 1—$40 Keith & Kim Bridges—Glen Carbon, IL

September 2—$40 Angie & Anil Kurian—Culver City, CA

September 3—$40 Martha Bezan—Maryville, IL

September 4—$40

Donna Sirko—Edwardsville, IL

* Denotes Bonus Entry winner

Issue 408 ~ September 11, 2016

On the Evergreen cover this week:

FMCHS then and now.

Office Hours

Monday—Friday

7:30 am-4:00 pm

Upcoming Baptism Class

Monday, September 12

In the Church 7:00 p.m.

Contact the Parish Office at 656-6450 to register or for more information.

Go to st-boniface.com to print out a

Baptism Information Sheet.

Click Sacraments and then Baptisms.

Upcoming Events

Red Mass Sunday, September 18, 2016, 10:15 a.m.

Party on the Plaza Saturday, September 24, 2016

5:15 - 8:30 p.m.BBQ, music, fun, fellowship

Parish Auction Saturday, October 15, 2016

August Work of Mercy

Comfort the troubled and

distressed

Other Community Events

St. Cecilia’s Annual Community Chicken Dinner and Fall Festival

September 18, 2016

Dinner served Noon-5:00 p.m.

Beer Garden * DJ * Raffle * Face Painting * Games * Bounce House

155 N. Main, Glen Carbon, IL

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A monthly Military Mass will be held the third Wednesday of every month at

Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Alton at 6:00 p.m. The next Mass will be Wednesday, September 21. Also,

September is Suicide Awareness month. Statistics show suicide is a real concern among Veterans. The Military Prayer

Ministry will have a Holy Hour for this intention at Sts. Peter & Paul on

Sunday, September 11, after the 10:00 a.m. Mass until 12:00 p.m. Please join

us to pray for our Military service members and their families.

Walk-Fit

Walk-Fit continues to meet Monday mornings from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. at the Watershed Nature Center parking lot until further notice.

We will begin with a short prayer/reflection before our outdoor walk. Inclement weather cancels the walk.

Congratulations to

Sue Nelson and Joe Helms

who were married here last Friday.

May God bless you!

S H E P H E R D ’ S N O T E S 3

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The message of forgiveness echoes throughout our Scripture passages today. Although God’s

mercy is not always apparent in the Hebrew Scriptures, it is revealed to all with the arrival of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Salvation is for all who

seek it.

Answering the call to heroic

Catholic Manhood

a workshop for men

There is a crisis facing men in the Church today and an absence of good mentors for our boys. But with Grace and formation, you can help turn the tide. Come on your own or with other men to learn the essentials of

mentorship and how to take it to the next level.

Topics

The crisis of manhood and crisis of faith

Why the brotherhood of men's groups renews a parish

Recovering the lost art of mentoring

Why loving God as Father is essential to Christianity

Details

Saturday, September 17, 2016

St. Boniface Catholic Church—Oak Room

9 AM—4 PM (lunch included)

RSVP: jgoeckner@dio.org Register at www.dio.org/familylife/events

Presented by the Diocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life

GO GREEN Weekend Electronic Giving ~ First of all, the STB Stewardship Council would like to once again encourage all of you to GO Green by enrolling in St. Boniface’s Electronic Giving system for your contributions to the church. Electronic giving saves time, money and the environment, yet only about 10% of STB parishioners avail them to this system. That’s compared to 80% of U. S. households who bank online and use other forms of online bill paying. If you have the need to still drop something in the collection basket, NO PROBLEM! Just grab a reusable card from the back of the lobby on the cabinets that reads “I give electronically” and drop it in the basket each week. Online giving is highly flexible and your contributions can be changed with the click of a mouse. This helps if you happen to be on a variable income or want to continue to support special collections like Christmas and Easter. Going green also helps the church by reducing the purchase and mailing of envelopes and reduces the administrative burden on our staff and volunteers. Thank you for consideration.

Finance Council ~ The Parish Finance Council will meet on Wednesday, September 14 @ 7:15 PM in the Bona Lounge of the Parish Office.

RCIA/RCIC ~ The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) - RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children) process for those who are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith begins September 12 @ 6:30 PM in the Acorn Room of the Lower Level. If you know of someone who is interested in becoming Catholic, encourage them to contact the Parish Office for more information.

The ACSA Formula: How our goal is calculated Our parish goal will support the operations of the diocese for the fiscal year 2016-17. Our parish goal is based on the information provided in our Annual Parish Financial Report for the fiscal year 2015-16. The percentage used to determine our parish goal is 11.5% . The goal is based on a formula recommend by the Presbyteral Council and the Diocesan Finance Council and approved by Bishop Paprocki. Our parish’s goal is $133,000.

The STB Finance Council and myself encourages everyone to make a sacrificial pledge/contribution to the annual appeal in order to meet our goal. As for my donation, I am contributing $650.00 toward the annual appeal in gratitude for the services provided to me as a diocesan priest and as a pastor. Fr. Jeff Goeckner

Meet Jeremey Kovarik—STB Youth Minister ~ Jeremy Kovarik is an English teacher at Father McGivney Catholic High School. In addition to teaching, Jeremy also coaches Scholar Bowl and serves as adviser for Yearbook and the Celtic Crew spirit club. Jeremy was born and raised in

Waterloo, Illinois, and graduated from Gibault Catholic High School in 2011. Following graduation, Jeremy attended Saint Louis University where he studied Secondary Education and English. During his time at SLU, Jeremy was a member of the Club Swim Team and served as Vice President of the school spirit committee. During his free time, Jeremy enjoys reading, writing, watching sports (Go Cardinals!) and spending time with friends and family. Jeremy is exited to serve the St. Boniface community.

Red Mass ~ Next Sunday, September 18 @ 10:15 AM Parish Mass, the second annual Red Mass will be celebrated with Bishop Paprocki and men and women in the legal profession.

White Mass ~ The Diocesan White Mass will be held on Saturday, October 15 @ 4:00 PM at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield. Anyone who is involved in a healing ministry is welcome to attend.

Party on the Plaza Saturday, September 24

After the 4:15 PM Mass

Come out and enjoy a beautiful fall evening on the Plaza. Sign up sheets

are in the Main Lobby. The parish will provide BBQ, chips, veggies, cookies and water. BYOB. Bring your own dishes to share with your family and friends. Bring lawn chairs and games for the kids. Corn hole toss and washer toss games provided by STB Frequent Flyers. Music starts at 6:00 PM. All are welcome EVEN if you do not attend 4:15 Mass.

Help is needed and appreciated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning to set up for the party. Thank you.

C A L E N D A R 4

Liturgy This Week September 12-18

Monday @ 5:45 p.m. ~ Chapel Weekday in Ordinary Time

Communion Service

Tuesday @ 8:00 a.m. ~ Chapel St. John Chrysostom

Craig Durkee

Wednesday @ 6:45 p.m. ~ Chapel The Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Special Intention

Thursday Our Lady of Sorrows

8:00 a.m. Church ~ Steilyn Martin

6:45 p.m. Chapel ~ Special Intention

Friday 8:00 a.m. ~ Chapel Saints Cornelius and Cyprian

Communion Service

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ Church

4:15 p.m. Vigil Bob McLean, Sr.

Sunday ~ Church 8:15 a.m.

Vincent Beck 10:15 a.m. Kevin Burns

12:15 p.m. Misa en Español ~

la Capilla St. Boniface Parishioners

5:15 p.m. Jordan Dupy

September-October 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

11 Youth Ministry Mtg. 6:30 p.m. (AR)

12

RCIA 6:30 p.m. (AR)

13

Martha & Mary Group 8:30 a.m. (AR); Handbell Practice 6:30 p.m. (CH)

14 Lectio Divina 8:00 a.m. (BL); Nia 8:13 a.m.(OR); Quilters 8:30 a.m. (EV); PSR 6:30 p.m.; Adult Choir 7:00 p.m. (CH); StVdePaul Mtg. 7:00 p.m. (PO); Finance Council 7:15 p.m. (BL)

15

16 Lectio Divina 9:00 a.m. (AR)

17 Catholic Manhood Workshop 9:00 a.m. (OR, AR)

18 Red Mass 10:15 a.m.

19

RCIA 6:30 p.m. (AR)

20

Martha & Mary Group 8:30 a.m. (AR); Handbell Practice 6:30 p.m. (CH)

21 Lectio Divina 8:00 a.m. (BL); Nia 8:13 a.m.(OR); Quilters 8:30 a.m. (EV); PSR 6:30 p.m.; Adult Choir 7:00 p.m. (CH)

22 Theology Uncorcked 6:30 p.m. (AR)

23

24 Gabriel/Krumeich Wedding Party on the Plaza 5:15 p.m.

25 Secular Franciscans Formation Mtg. 3:00 p.m. (AR); Youth Ministry 6:30 p.m.

26

RCIA 6:30 p.m. (AR); Stewardship Mtg. 7:00 p.m. (PO)

27

Martha & Mary Group 8:30 a.m. (AR); Adult Faith Formation 6:30 p.m. (AR); Handbell Practice 6:30 p.m. (CH)

28 Lectio Divina 8:00 a.m. (BL); Nia 8:13 a.m.(OR); Quilters 8:30 a.m. (EV); PSR 6:30 p.m.; Adult Choir 7:00 p.m. (CH); StVdePaul Mtg. 7:00 p.m. (PO)

29 Planning Commission Mtg. 6:30 p.m. (PO); Circle of Moms 7:00 p.m. (OR)

30

1 Keil/Litteken Wedding; Secular Franciscans Fellowship 5:30 p.m. (AR)

2

3

RCIA 6:30 p.m. (AR); Baptism Class 7:00 p.m. (CH)

4

Martha & Mary Group 8:30 a.m. (AR); Grief Support 8:45 a.m. (OR); Pastoral Council Mtg. 6:30 p.m. (PO); Handbell Practice 6:30 p.m. (CH)

5 Lectio Divina 8:00 a.m. (BL); Nia 8:13 a.m.(OR); Quilters 8:30 a.m. (EV); PSR 6:30 p.m.; Adult Choir 7:00 p.m. (CH)

6 AFF 8:45 a.m. (AR)

7 Lectio Divina 9:00 a.m. (AR)

8

AR—Acorn Room / BL—Bona Lounge / CA—Chapel / CH—Church / OR—Oak Room / PO—Parish Office / S—School

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CREDO 102 - Living the Laws of Love

Thursday, October 13, 2016, 7:00 p.m. ~ Sunday, November 20, 2016, 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 24, 2017, 7:00 p.m. ~ Thursday, February 16, 2017, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 22, 2017, 7:00 p.m.

All parents of children receiving the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation at St. Boniface are required to attend one of these sessions. All parents of students at St. Boniface and Fr. McGivney High School are encouraged to attend. All parishioners are invited to attend. All sessions will be held in the Oak Room of the Lower Level.

C A T H O L I C E D U C A T I O N 5

Dear Parishioners,

Grandparents’ Day is scheduled for Friday, October 14. We will begin the celebration with Mass at 10:30 a.m. Reservation forms will be sent home at a later time.

St. Boniface School seeks certified teachers to substitute this school

year. An application can be found at www.st-boniface.com or the school office.

Reading Buddies will begin the week of September 19. Volunteers are asked to stop by the school office to sign in and complete a new volunteer application.

Students, grades 1 – 8, will participate in Iowa Assessments during the week of September 12-16.

ALL parents with children who will be participating in basketball (grades 4 – 8) are asked to attend the annual athletic meeting on Thursday, September 22, 6:30 p.m. in the gym. Information about the basketball season will be shared, fees can be paid, paperwork can be submitted and the work schedule will be available for sign-up.

Mr. Nathan Kreke has assumed the responsibilities of athletic director. Mr. James Perulfi will serve as assistant athletic director. Thank you to both of these individuals for their willingness to serve in these capacities. Thanks also to Mr. Jeff Oller for his service these past five years. He has accepted other responsibilities that do not allow him to continue as athletic director. Mr. Oller has done an OUTSTANDING job to advance our athletic program.

Seventh grade parents are asked to attend a Space Camp meeting following the athletic meeting on Thursday, September 22, approximately 7:15 p.m., in Mrs. Anschutz’s room. Details of the upcoming trip will be distributed.

Peace & All Good, Sr. Anna

Saint Boniface Parish School

(Pre-K—8) 128 North Buchanan

Edwardsville, IL 62025 Phone-618.656.6917 FAX-618.692.8385

stbschool@st-boniface.com

Father McGivney Catholic High School has two of it's biggest fundraisers right around the corner! The Fr. McGivney Fall Golf Classic is Sunday, October 2, at Stonewolf Golf Club in Fairview Heights. The FUN will kick off with a Mass at 7 AM, followed by a shot-gun start and will finish up with a luncheon and silent auction. The cost is $100 per golfer and will include greens fees, cart, breakfast, lunch, drinks and prizes. There is a lunch/auction only ticket available for purchase for $20. Lunch will begin at approximately 1:30 PM.

The second event is the Fr. McGivney Halloween 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 29, at Father McGivney Catholic High School. The run/walk will begin at 8 AM. Parents are welcome to leave their kiddos at the school to participate in a Halloween Party with snacks, crafts, games, trick-or-treating and more! The cost is $20/runner before October 14 and will go up to $25 after.

Registration forms and sponsorship forms can be found on our website: http://mcgivneygriffins.com/development/fundraising-events/. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Development Office at (618) 855-9010 or email at development@mcgivneygriffins.com. We hope to see you all there!

Employment Opportunity

· Part-time Custodian: Hours are 5:00 - 9:00 p.m., M-F, with the potential to vary depending on school activities/events.

· Substitute Teacher: We need to line up several substitute teachers for the upcoming school year.

All interested parties, please email your resume to our principal, Mike Scholz at mscholz@mcgivneygriffins.com or mail in your resume to address above, Attn: Mike Scholz.

Father McGivney Catholic High School 7190 Bouse Rd. ~ Glen Carbon, IL 62034 phone: 618-855-9010 ~ fax: 618-855-9011

email: info@mcgivneygriffins.com

Parish School of Religion

PSR Schedule

September 14 Class 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. September 21 Class 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. September 28 Class 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.

We have 265 children registered in our PSR Program. Wow!

St. Boniface School and Preschool admits students of any race, color, sex or national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships and loan programs, and athletic and school administered programs.

NOTICE

Is your child receiving the Sacrament of First Communion or Confirmation this school year?

ALL parents MUST attend one of the following Credo 102 sessions listed below. All meetings will be held in the Oak Room (lower level of the church). All other parishioners are also welcome and encouraged to attend. Our theme this year is Living the Laws of Love.

· Thursday, October 13, 2016—7:00 p.m.

· Sunday, November 20, 2016—1:30 p.m.

· Tuesday, January 24, 2017—7:00 p.m.

· Thursday, February 16, 2017—7:00 p.m.

· Wednesday, February 22, 2017—7:00 p.m.

F A I T H F O R M A T I O N 6

MINISTRY MINUTES

USCCB Meditation on Mercy for September 2016

While searching for some information on Holy Doors, I discovered that our USCCB has been writing monthly meditations for the Year of Mercy. Here is the one for September 2016.

"Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness. At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, 'The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.'" (Mt 9:35-38)

It is a sad fact that we often become immune to the plight of the suffering. We pass those begging on street corners, step around people who are homeless and lying on the sidewalk, or ignore the look of hunger in the eyes of children. Sometimes we think, "Someone else will take care of them," or, "What can my five dollars do to change their situation," or even, "They should just go and get a job." In this passage that we read today, Jesus shows us in actions and words that it is not someone else's responsibility but ours. As Jesus was passing through towns, he would see those who were sick and, moved with pity, stop to cure them. In Misericordiae Vultus, Pope Francis recalls several of Jesus' acts of mercy (e.g., Mt 14:13-21; Mt 15:32-39; Lk 7:11-17). In all of these examples, Jesus acts out of compassion for those who are in distress. (MV, no. 8).

As Pope Francis explains, "What moved Jesus in all of these situations was nothing other than mercy, with which he read the hearts of those he encountered and responded to their deepest need". Not only should we follow Jesus' example in allowing our hearts to respond to the needs of others, but we should also listen to what Jesus calls us to: "The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest" (Mt 9:37-38). God calls on us to go out into our homes, workplaces, and communities and recognize his love and mercy working through others. God's harvest of mercy is rich and full; we must ask God to make us laborers in his field so that we can better recognize the love of God in others, especially in those we might normally walk past. This month, we celebrate a jubilee for workers and volunteers of mercy, something we all should strive to be. A contemporary example of someone who worked for mercy is Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who responded to God's call for laborers. In her caring actions for those in the slums of Calcutta, Mother Teresa put into practice the actions of Christ and the call He makes to us all to labor with Him. Our response to those who are suffering, like Mother Teresa's, should be one of love, compassion and mercy.

Reflection Questions

1. In what way is God calling you to work as a laborer in His harvest? While Mother Teresa's life as a Missionary of Charity is an amazing example of acting with compassion toward others, her vocation is not for everyone. What is one thing you can do in your own community to respond to God's call? Consider becoming involved in one of your parish's outreach programs or a local service organization; approach this ministry with the same compassion Christ has for those He ministered to.

2. How can we pay better attention to those who are suffering in our communities instead of ignoring them? What are some things you can do so that your heart is more open to be moved with compassion for those who are suffering?

Think about it and pray about it! Deacon Dan

Theology Uncorked Speaker Series

Thursday, September 22, 2016

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Oak Room

Internationally recognized scholar and author Paul Coutinho.

· Doctorate Historical Theology SLU

· Doctoral Studies in Psychology

· Author of How Big is Your God?, The Freedom to Experience the Divine, Just as you are: Opening Your Life to the Infinite Love of God and his latest, Sacred Darkness: Encounter in Divine Love in Life’s Darkest Place

Call the Parish Office at 656-6450 to register. If you have any questions, talk to Robin Black-Rubenstein at ext. 103, or email rblackrubenstein@st-boniface.com.

Cost is $15.00 and includes light snacks and beverages.

All Adults are Welcome!

Information Night for those interested in RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

Monday, September 12, 2016 - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Acorn Room, Lower Level

Presenter: Sr. Kathleen Ann

M U S I C / Y O U T H M I N I S T R Y 7

Please Pray for our Military Men & Women

Dan Boone Major Eldridge Browne

Lars Engeberg Brandon Effler Mark Federspiel

Ha Hatley Nathan Henning

Aaron Hines Steve Jones Kraig Kline

Patrick Kohler Andrew Kolakowski

James Lavelle Erin Long

Nick McKenney

Adam Mitchell Michael Porter Ricky Ricciardi

Brian, Stephen and Peter Sambor

Kyle & Jake Schaake Beth McBride Shockey

Abe Stroot Sgt. Kevin Sullivan Nickolas Varady Thomas Velez Adam Wendel Andrew Wright

Evan Zeller

SAVE THE DATE

CARDS/CUBS GAME - MONDAY, SEPT. 12, 7:15 P.M. @ BUSCH

STADIUM

Come watch the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Chicago Cubs while supporting the St. Boniface Choir. The Choir will sing 20 minutes before the game. Discounted tickets of $20 ea. (actual ticket price $46) available after Masses, at the Parish Office & from choir members. **BONUS: Buy a raffle ticket for your chance to win one of two on-field visits during batting practice before the game.

TRIVIA NIGHT - SATURDAY, SEPT. 17

7:00 P.M. @ EDWARDSVILLE KC HALL

Enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship at the St. Boniface Choir Trivia Night. $15/person, maximum 10 people per table. 10 rounds of trivia, silent auction, 50/50 raffle. Sign up now by calling the Parish Office or contacting a choir member. Doors open @ 6:00 p.m. Trivia begins @ 7:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit the St. Boniface Choir trip to Rome in 2017.

Drummer/Praise Team Leader Needed

Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, Bethalto, is currently in need of a Drummer and a Praise Team Leader for their

Youth Choir. If you can help, call Norm Frisch, 363-3020.

Thanks!

UPCOMING EVENTS EWASTE RECYCLING Saturday, September 10 @ 9:a.m. - Noon Bring anything with a cord and anything metal. Sorry, CRT & console TVs CANNOT be accepted.

CARDS/CUBS GAME Monday, September 12 @ 7:15 PM

Only a few tickets remaining. Come hear the St. Boniface Choir sing before the game.

Tickets $20 each ($46 value).

TRIVIA NIGHT Saturday, September 17 @ 7:00 PM Trivia Night to benefit St. Boniface Choir trip to Rome in 2017. $15/person, maximum 10 people per table.

ST. BONIFACE SCHOOL CHORUS W/ GREAT RIVERS CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT

“Bless the Beasts & the Children” St. Boniface Church

Sunday, October 23 @ 2:00 PM Come enjoy an afternoon of song as

our school chorus joins with the acclaimed Great Rivers Choral

Society of Alton in St. Boniface Church. This is a free event. All are welcome.

Adult Faith Studies

Bishop Robert Barron’s Seven Deadly Sins and Seven Lively Virtues.

Bishop Barron shows us how to counteract the seven sinful patterns through a conscious process of opposition, which are the ‘seven lively virtues.” The seven lively virtues offer antidotes to each sin and help set us on the right path to healing and happiness.

This is an 8-week series to meet on Tuesday nights from 6:30—8:00 p.m., September 27-November 29 (will not meet on Oct. 4 or Nov. 1) or Thursday mornings 8:45—10:15 a.m., October 6—December 1 (will not meet on Nov. 24).

Cost for the book is $15. Call the Parish Office at 656-6450 to register. Please register ASAP so that enough books can be ordered.

St. Elizabeth Parish 2300 Pontoon Rd., Granite City, IL

Announces their All-You-Can-Eat Broasted Chicken Dinner on Sunday, September 18, 2016; 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Dine in or carry out available.

Menu includes broasted chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, applesauce, dessert, bread and iced tea or coffee.

Price: Adults $10.00; Children (6-12) $5.00; Children 5 & under are free.

T I M E / T A L E N T / T R E A S U R E 8

Weekly Financial Report

Collection 9/4/2016

Envelope collection $13,635.00

EFT Contributions $7,052.00

Mail/Loose Contributions $821.25

Angel Fund (STB/FMCHS) $275.00

Fundraisers -

CCIF $35.00

Grant -

Memorial -

ACSA $65.00

Building Fund $1,062.00

Stole Fees -

Gift Shop $80.16

TOTAL INCOME $23,025.41

Budgeted Income $25,000.00

Overage/Shortage ($1,974.59)

Diocesan Collections $180.00

BONA-COUNTERSfor Monday, September 12, 2016

Celeste Korte, Shirley Lanham

and Mimi Hunter

Stewardship

In the First Reading from the Book of Exodus, God speaks to Moses. In the midst of revealing to Moses what the Israelites have done and how they have violated His trust in them, the Lord says, “I see how stiff-necked this people is.” As is often the case in Holy Scripture, the term “stiff-necked” has a basis in agriculture, and one with which we may not be familiar.

Farmers at that time used the term “stiff-necked” to describe an ox or horse which did not respond to directions. When an animal like that would not move and resisted direction, the animal tended to stiffen and freeze, thus the term “stiff-necked” for one who is stubborn and uncooperative.

God may consider us to be stiff-necked at times, might He not? In spite of the Lord’s appeals to us to trust Him and to follow Him, we sometimes stiffen and resist. Usually we do that because following the Lord may prove uncomfortable for us. God’s terms for us and His expectations of us may sometimes seem unreasonable and even impossible.

Yet, that is the challenge of living stewardship as a way of life. It is not always easy, and it may put us in positions where we feel uncomfortable and even vulnerable. Moses pleads the case for his people to God and the Lord responds to Moses’ plea, his prayer, and Scripture tells us “So the Lord relented in the punishment.” We do need to trust the Lord, and we do need to pray to Him, as He will respond with love and mercy.

Robin Hake, Business Manager rhake@st-boniface.com

Always Evergreen Gift Shop

Need a wedding gift? We have several wedding crosses and plaques to help celebrate the sacrament of matrimony. Baptism gowns and gifts are also available.

We have medals, rosary beads, crucifixes, prayer cards, bibles, religious books, jewelry, wall hangings, greeting cards, journals, DVDs and much more.

Hours: Monday—Friday 7:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

Located in the Parish Office building.

Funeral Lunch Volunteers September 2016 ~ Committee #5

Team Leader Theresa Kohlmiller with Maureen Betts, Susan Coker, Lisa Gray, Chris Hessler, Barbara Klucker, Barb Leardi, Christy Simms, Teresa & Richard Townsend, Kathy Viox and Cindy Zurliene

Second Collection for Flood Victims in Louisiana

Recent severe weather has left as many as 60,000 homes damaged, with nearly 20,000 people being rescued from the floodwaters. More than 106,000 individuals and families have sought federal disaster aid. Immediate and long-term recovery needs place a tremendous burden on public and private resources. This is a burden we can help carry as the body of Christ. Faced with the loss of their worldly possessions and, in some cases, economic livelihood, the floodwaters have left thousands of families feeling isolated and fearful.

Bishop Paprocki is asking all parishes in the diocese to take up a special second collection for the relief of our sisters and brothers in Louisiana the weekend of September 10/11. Thank you for your generosity.

PEACE TO ALL WHO LOVE THE LORD

IN SIMPLICITY OF HEART

God is like oxygen. You can’t see Him, but you can’t live without Him! ~Arianda Achim

E V E R G R E E N A N N O U N C E M E N T S 9

Knights of Columbus, Edwardsville Council 1143

The Knights are having a BBQ on Sunday, September 11, at the KC Hall, 7132 Marine Rd., Edwardsville. We are serving baby back ribs, pork steaks, chicken, pulled pork and brats from 11:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Dinners and sandwiches are available. Dinners come with two sides (potato salad, macaroni salad, baked beans, coleslaw and apple sauce) and sandwiches come with one. Eat in the hall or carry out.

Free Lunch Friday Upcoming service dates are September 9 and September 30.

St. Boniface Free Lunch Friday community outreach always welcomes new volunteers and monetary contributions. Contact Robin Black-Rubenstein at the parish office with any questions or to volunteer/donate.

Divorce Healing Program

St. Mary’s Parish in Edwardsville is pleased to announce this exciting ministry to men and women who have suffered from divorce or separation (whether it was 10 days ago or 10 years ago). The Catholic’s DIVORCE SURVIVAL Guide is a 12-week program beginning September 12 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish. Contact Lita Murphy at 618-459-2101 or lmurphy832@aol.com to register.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR NEXT WEEKEND —SEPTEMBER 17-18, 2016

Ministries Vigil—4:15 p.m. Sunday—8:15 a.m. Sunday—10:15 a.m. Sunday—5:15 p.m.

Ministers of Holy Communion

John and Jenny Sanford 692-9815

Jennifer Bauer Becky Croft

Chris Durkee Terry Frey

Mimi Hunter Barb Leardi

Suelaine Matthews (sub req.) Ed McCarthy

Lesley Roderick (sub req.) Robin B. Rubenstein

Michael Watts (sub req.)

Katie Hastings Doug Hastings

Joe Hines Jan Jurkus

Shirley Lanham

Jim McCracken

Tom Ohren

Laura Ohren

Ron Schmidt Tim Tosovsky Mary Wood

David Boduch

Sondie Brammeier Pete Fitzgerald

Marilee Heinz Steve Hyten

Gary Ladd

Mary Metz Jenny Sanford

John Sanford

Colleen Sweet Keith Sweet

Aaron Jatcko

Colleen Lyerla Peggy Pace Scott Pace

Eleanor Stamer Barb Stamer

Volunteer Needed

Readers Barb Leardi 656-3917

Katie Deakos Peter Deakos Grace Deakos

Marilyn Schaecher John Zieser

Michael Hines

Sister Kathleen Mourisse Mike Baker

Emily Moore

Scott Pace Volunteer Needed

Taylor Schwab

Ushers David & Susie Knetzer

960-5677

Brian Jones Kevin Kretzer Greg Stovall

Keith Sutorius James Trebing

Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Jim Caulk Doug Hastings

William Lanham

Bill Schwarz Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Dan Boner Jane Case

Don Lange Jerry McNichols Bryce Renken

Daniel Willis Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Diane Jacober Hunter Klette Dave Knetzer

Randy Otrembiak

Craig Riley Albert Schug

Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Altar Servers Fr. Jeff

656-6450

Luke Deakos Ethan Potthast Anthony Weber

Mark Luchtefeld

Patty Wiemers Volunteer Needed

Jack Brammeier Catie Nosacka

Reagan Scheffel

Nikki Antonini John Hilker

George Lautner

Sacristan Mary Westerhold

656-6536 Barb Leardi Diana McCracken Mary Westerhold Scott Pace

Greeters Nora Meyer

656-5248

Chris Durkee Pat Niehaus

Mary Jo Schmidt Sheila Voss

Barbara Giardina Kaye Grezlak

Megan Anderson (sub req.) Judy Veith

Scrip Sales Betsy Butler Sue Deakos

Hope Johnson

Angela Paul Karen Brewster

Dana Kerns Janice Gallaher Amy Hamann

Cantors Jill Griffin 610-6972

Emily Amick Reese Pifer

Kristi Hyten Ellie Hyten

Vince Schlueter Cheryl Green

Kinga Lozowski Lindsey Bonk

STB FINANCE COUNCIL Chris Amick, Pete Deakos, Chris Gelsinger, Robin Hake, Brian Jones, Celeste

Korte, Mark Luchtefeld & Randy Uebinger

STB PASTORAL COUNCIL Robin Black-Rubenstein, Maria Carrion, Deacon Dan Corbett,

Linda Daniels, Lacey Gelsinger, Rich Hahn, Jim Jatcko, Arthur Langston, Georgann Lautner, Jeff Litterst, Marisa Nieto, Clyde Nosser, Lauren Serfas,

Nathan Vuagniaux & Mary Westerhold

STB STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL Jen Bauer, Cindy Clark, Kristi Hyten, Jennifer Milburn,

Stephen Miller, Brad Serfas & Nathan Vuagniaux

STB SCHOOL BOARD

Chris Amick, Kelli Bishop, Bob Greer, Kit Morrissey, Sean Nesbit, James Perulfi, Brian Stanhaus & Lori Williams

FMCHS SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVES Jane Boone and Jack Hake

MEETINGS Pastoral Council .....................................1st Tuesday STB School Board .......................................Monthly FMCHS School Board…………….4th Thursday Finance Council ......................................... Quarterly St. Vincent de Paul .............2nd & 4th Wednesday

CHURCH is open for prayer and visits: Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m.—6:30 p.m.

***** BULLETIN SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 4:00 p.m. *****

Contact Cindy Zurliene at czurliene@st-boniface.com

SACRAMENTS

Baptisms ~ Please contact the Parish Office for registration information. Prior to baptism, parents are required to attend a one-hour seminar.

Parents may attend the seminar before their child is born.

Penance ~ Saturday 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Thursday (Bi-lingual) 6:00—6:30 PM Or by appointment.

Communal services are celebrated during Advent and Lent.

Marriage ~ If you are considering marriage, a minimum of six months is required for preparation. A wedding date cannot be set until after the first meeting with the pastor. At that time, the diocesan and parish guidelines

will be explained.

Anointing of the Sick ~ Parishioners who are seriously or critically ill, or having surgery, should contact the pastor for the celebration of the

sacrament.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults ~ The R.C.I.A. is an ongoing formation process for adults who are interested in becoming a Catholic and

would like to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and First Eucharist. Call the Parish Office for additional information.

PARISH REGISTRATION New parishioners are always welcome!

You may register in person or by calling the Parish Office. Forms are on the counter in the gathering area.

ST. BONIFACE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION Our Parish cemetery is located one mile north of the church on

Frederick Street. Contact the Parish Office or Jerry Hengehold at 656-2550 for additional information.

Diocesan Child Abuse Reporting and Investigation number (217) 321-1155.

D I R E C T O R Y—I N F O R M A T I O N 10

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Calcott Roofing Residential & CommercialServing Madison County Since 1974

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Life | Health Medicare | Long Term Care

Confused About Health Insurance?

I Can Help!

Rich Kern Licensed Insurance Agent

618-580-0295

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Parishioner

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a bike ride.

– JFK

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ROBERT T BRUEGGE Attorney at Law

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We Handle Life’s Changes 656-9055

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Rozanne Hunter

Direct: (618) 781-4031

Bill Hunter

Direct: (618) 830-9798

Parishioners

Alliance

HOLIDAY

CLEANERS

112 Hillsboro • 656-0202

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Security Alarms | Fire Alarms | Camera Systems | Access Control Systems

(618)887.4803 J.Don Satterlee, Jr. (800)546.1300 keypad@proalarm.net

MARINE COIN COMPANY

Dealers in Precious Metals

Buyers of Jewelry, Gold, Silver, Coins

Marine, IL • (618) 887-2008

BOB’S OUTDOOR SERVICES• Quality Work • Insured

• Power Washing • Landscape Work

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Dr. Chelsea DurbinChiropractic Physician

3407 S. State Rte. 157

Glen Carbon, IL 62034

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NEAL’S PLUMBING SERVICE

Over 25 Years Experience

Tom Barnett

618-444-2336

DISCOUNT: Sr. Citizens • Military (Act. & Retired)

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EDWARDSVILLE COUNCIL 1143

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HALL RENTALS AVAILABLE

618-656-4985

FISH FRYS - 1ST & 3RD FRIDAYS

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D.B. PLUMBINGNew Installation-Water Heaters-Remodeling

Water Lines-Repairs-Gas Lines

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DANIEL L. BONER, Lifetime Parishioner

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Edward T. McCarthyATTORNEY AT LAW

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Dr. David HytenGeneral Dentistry618-656-1914

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STEVEN C. STOLTE WOODWORKING

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PATRICK G. JOHNSTON Attorney At Law

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Edwardsville Frozen FoodsRetail Meat Market

Homemade Sausages

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