St. Boniface Catholic Church

1952 GA. Hwy. 21 S

Springfield , Georgia 31329

PARISH STAFF FR. MARTINO BÁ THÔNG NGUYEN, PASTOR

RICK RAFTER, DEACON PATTIE LIEBL, PARISH SECRETARY

CELESTE GISH, DRE KATHY O’SAKO, OUTREACH ASSISTANCE

DON SMITH, CUSTODIAN PARISH STAFF EMAIL

mnguyen@diosav.org secretary@sbcatholic.com

DRE@sbcatholic.com. WEB ADDRESS

www.sbcatholic.com BAPTISMS/WEDDINGS

Please contact Fr. Martino for an appointment. WEDDINGS

Please contact Fr. Martino for an appointment a minimum of four months before wedding date.

PARISH CONTACT INFORMATION Office: (912) 754-7473 Fax: (912) 754-1201

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

CONFESSIONS Saturday, 4:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Or Upon request WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE

Tuesday, 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. Thursday, 8:30 a.m.

Friday 7:00 p.m. Religious Education

Sunday Mornings 9:45-10:45 a.m. When school is in session

ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please contact Fr. Martino at

706-825-3032 Bulletin Deadline

We welcome your contributions to the bulletin. Deadline for submission is Wednesday, by 12:00 noon

Weekly Collection with YTD figures June 30-Feb. 02

Weekly Offertory Collection: $6,185.13 Year to Date Collection: $215,768.36 Bills Paid this week: $6,366.61 Bills Paid to Date: $208,795.31 Building Fund Collection: $1,449.10 Building Fund YTD: $40,498.24

Please pray for our sick For all those homebound, in the hospital or nursing homes and especially those who care for them. We also ask prayers for those not listed and those we are not aware of that are ill.

A time of war, and a time of peace: We pray for those that serve in our military CW5 Scott Durrer A1C Cameron Rahn

Msgt Brian Lafond Protect and guide our men and women in uniform, strengthen them in their trials. Give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

February 9, 2020 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” MATTHEW 5:16 The generosity of being a good steward of your gifts has a positive effect on people and it is conta-gious! Good works encourages more good works. Let your light shine! Be careful to recognize that God is working through you and don’t put yourself above the people you have been called to help.

Bob Ahlfeldt, Owen Austin, Fr. Isadore Baky, August J Breton, Justin J Breton, Chuck Brown, Steven Burns, Stephen Bussey, Andy & Kathy Chester, Danny Dagon, Rindy Denmark, Eric Guge, Jim Hester, Cindy Howard, Josette Lafond Carolyn Leonard, Donna Liebl, Linda Liebl, Rosa Lewis, Sandra & Vince Mackey, Frances Maher, John and Michael Maher, Tom and Bridget Maher, Tony Maples, Marie & Bob Martel, Lorraine Nes-sar, Chris Powell, Alan Schwartz, Angel Smith, Joanne Skorich-Smith, Helen Tolles, Bernie Weber, Morgan West, Edward Wonnink

9 de febrero de 2020

5º domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

"Deja que tu luz brille ante los demás, para que

puedan ver tus buenas obras y glorificar a tu Padre

que está en el cielo". MATEO 5:16

¡La generosidad de ser un buen administrador de sus

dones tiene un efecto positivo en las personas y es conta-

gioso! Las buenas obras alientan más buenas obras. ¡Deja

que tu luz brille! Sé cuidadoso al reconocer que Dios está

trabajando a través tuyo y no te pongas por encima de las

personas a las que has sido llamado para ayudar.

As Catholics, we are called to Christian Moral Living

and to preserve the Dignity of Life. These will be dis-

cussed at RCIA on Monday Feb. 10 from 7-8:30PM in

the Charity Meeting Room. All parishioners are invit-

ed. No sign-up is needed. WELCOME!

GOD’S CALL

The person who has been “saved,” who has

“heard the good news of salvation,” still lives in an un-

saved world, a world sadly oblivious to the presence of

God. Today’s readings outline how the disciple is pre-

sent in the world.

The outline begins with Isaiah: “Share your

bread . . . shelter the oppressed . . . clothe the na-

ked” (Isaiah 58:7). Those who hear the word of salvation

are not insensitive to the urgent needs of others. Then

Paul reminds his flock that he brought Christ to them not

in eloquence or wisdom, but by being with them in the

“weakness and fear” of their daily lives (1 Corinthians

2:3). Finally, Jesus tells his disciples to go out into the

gloom and darkness of the streets of the world and let

God’s light shine through their good deeds.

We disciples don’t save the world. To the extent,

however, that we have heard the word of God and been

awakened to God’s presence, we may spread that word

and bring that presence to others. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Liturgical Ministry Schedule

Feb. 15 5:00 p.m. AS T Liebl, P Galasco, & B Klutzke EM K O’Sako, C Reynolds, J Sheahan, D Avard, & D Klutzke L D DeRoia U G Hixenbaugh, R O’Sako, & Volunteer Feb. 16 8:30 a.m. AS A Wayco, B Huff, & J Popell EM D Gadomski, V Singley, & L & D Ganser L S Gobrogge U M Felipe, P Kavanaugh, & Volunteer 11:00 a.m. AS A Green, L Usher, & R Clark EM J & J McIntosh, C Miller, & A Seymour L A Monaco U J Williamson, B Powell, J Klock, & Volunteer No Children’s Liturgy

This Week at St. Boniface Feb. 09-Feb. 15 Sunday: Mass -8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Faith Formation-9:45 a.m. Catholic Focus-9:45 a.m. K of C Mass-11:00 a.m. Bingo at Nursing Home -cancelled Monday: Counting Team 1-10:00 a.m. RCIA-7:00 p.m. Tuesday: Mass- 12:00 p.m. 5pm Choir-practice 6:00 p.m-7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Mass: 8:00 am Followed by Adoration Rosary Grp.-9:30 a.m. Outreach Assistance- 11:00 a.m. Sunday Choir-practice 5:30 p.m. Thursday: Mass: 8:30 am Yoga-9:30 a.m. Building Committee Mtg.-7pm Friday Mass-7:00 p.m. Followed by Adoration Saturday: Reconcilliation-4:00 p.m. Rosary-4:30 p.m. Mass-5:00 p.m.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — If you share your food with the hungry, provide housing for the homeless, then light shall break forth upon you (Isaiah 58:7-10).

Psalm — The just man is a light in the darkness to the upright (Psalm 112).

Second Reading — My message to you, says Paul, was the proclamation of Christ crucified (1Corinthians 2:1-5). Gospel — You are the salt of the earth, the light of the world. In your good deeds your light shines before oth-ers, leading them to glorify God (Matthew 5:13-16).

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10;

Mk 6:53-56

Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3-5, 10-11;

Mk 7:1-13

Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40;

Mk 7:14-23

Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Ps 106:3-4, 35-37, 40;

Mk 7:24-30

Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19;

Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-15; Mk 7:31-37

Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34;

Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-22; Mk 8:1-10

Sunday: Sir 15:15-20; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34;

1 Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37 [20-22a, 27-28,

33-34a, 37]

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time;

World Marriage Day

Monday: St. Scholastica

Tuesday: Our Lady of Lourdes;

World Day of the Sick

Wednesday: Lincoln’s Birthday

Friday: Ss. Cyril and Methodius; Valentine’s Day

Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary

We would like to welcome any new Parishioner and

encourage you to register with the Parish. Registration

Forms are located in the church on the stand in front of

the Confessional, or you may stop by the Parish Office

and register Monday-Friday8:30 am - 4:00 pm.

Mass Intentions For the Week

Sunday +Daniel Gonzales +Jill Newman Tuesday ♥Davis Family

Wednesday ♥Janice Kosek

Thursday ♥Bernie Weber

Friday ♥Robin Smith

Saturday +John Desiderio

33 Days to Morning Glory

This is an open invitation for St. Boni-

face parishioners and friends to deepen

their faith and journey through the 33

day preparation for the Marian Conse-

cration to our Blessed Mother Mary

starting February 21st with a daily Ro-

sary, meditation and the ceremony of

Consecration taking place at St. Boniface on the Feast

of the Annunciation March 25th.

If you are moved to commit to this Journey please con-

tact Marian Larson at 912-728-9697 or mari-

an.larson668@gmail.com for more information.

Contribution Statements

Your 2019 Contribution statement is available in the

back of the church If you are unable to locate your

statement please contact the office.

Ecumenical Dinner

Thank you to members of the Parish family of St. Boni-

face for the success of the 2020 Ecumenical Dinner. It

was so nice for us to get together with our neighboring

churches to share our week of Christian Unity. The

food was so good, the choir of St. Mary Magdalene, as

always, sounded like the angels were singing to us.

What a treat to hear our very talented Ramirez family-

they were amazing!

Valentines Day Party

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we regret that the

Valentine's Day Party for adults has been cancelled.

Parish Office

The Parish Office will be closed in observance of

President’s Day on Monday, February 17, 2020.

Save the Date

The K of C will host a breakfast between the

Masses on Sunday, March 1, 2020.

Tickets will be $5.00 and children eat free

with each paid adult meal.

The Knights of Columbus would like to congratulate

two St. Boniface students for their fine showing in the

K of C Keep Christ in Christmas State Poster Contest.

Angelina Michaels won second place in age group 5-7

and Jacob McNicoll won first place in age group 8 - 10.

Congratulations Angelina and Jacob for a job well

done!

The K of C Substance Abuse Awareness Poster Contest

begins this week. We will announce the details to the

students at their Faith Formation assembly on Sunday

morning. Youth through age 14 are eligible to partici-

pate. Thank you to all who encourage and support the

students who participate in these art projects.

CCW Thank You

Thank you so much to everyone who helped with the

CCW yard sale especially the women of the council

who worked so hard and the Knights of Columbus for

your help and to everyone who gave donations. You

are so generous in giving your time and treasures.

Many blessings!!

Save the Date

The Annual CCW Pancake Sausage Supper is coming

on Tuesday February 25. Watch the bulletin for more

information to come.

February 26, 2020 we will have Mass at

12:00 noon and 7pm.

VIRTUS “Protecting God’s Children for Adults”

Will be held at St. Peter the Apostle Church, Sa-

vannah, on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 5:30pm -

8:30pm. Contact Renee Singleton 912-737-0118

This training is required for all volunteer and paid

adults 18 and over who in the course of their ministry

come into contact with minors: Choir, Ushers, EM’s,

Altar Servers, Faith Formation, Youth Group, etc.

We welcome all adults to attend as we are all called

to be Good Stewards to All God’s Children!

Registration is required prior to attending via online

at VIRTUS.org to receive credit for the session. No

one under the age of 18 is allowed due to the sensitive

subject matter. Please arrive early, there will be no

admittance once the session begins and latecomers

will be asked to reschedule.

Abuse Hotline Number: To report sexual abuse of a minor by a Diocese of Savannah employee or volun-teer, call the abuse hotline number at 888-357-5330 or the Office for the Protection of Children and Young People, 912-201-4074. To read the diocesan policy on sexual abuse of minors, go to www.diosav.org/childyouthprotection. Línea telefónica para reportar abusos: Para reportar un abuso sexual de un menor, perpetrado por un empleado o voluntario de la Diócesis de Savannah, llame al Número de la línea para reportar abusos: 888-357-5330 o a la Oficina para la Protección de Niños y Jóvenes, 912-201-4073/4074. Para leer la política de la Diócesis sobre abuso sexual de menores, favor de visitar la página Web www.diosav.org/childyouthprotection.

Faith Formation News No class February 16 Faith Formation classes will not meet on February 16. Volunteers needed If you are VIRTUS-trained and can help during the First Communion Retreat on Saturday, February 22, from 9 am until noon, please contact the DRE. Including children from upper grades, we will have 25 kids in attendance, so a few extra catechists would be welcome. Child care provided for First Communion retreat Please inform the DRE as soon as possible how many sib-lings requiring child care will be attending the February 22 retreat. We need a head count so we can make arrange-ments for care-givers. Two half-day retreats on Saturday, February 22, 2020, and Saturday, April 25, 2020, have been scheduled for First Communion candidates. Both are mandatory for candi-dates and parents. First Communion will be celebrated at the 11:00 Mass on Sunday, May 3, 2020. 2020 Confirmation date set Confirmation will be celebrated at the 5 pm Mass on Sat-urday, December 5, 2020, the second weekend of Advent. Prayers are like family heirlooms Traditional Catholic prayers are like precious family heir-looms passed on from generation to generation. CCD class time is limited so we depend on parents to reinforce pray-ers at home. Please take time to review your child’s prayer check report and practice their required prayers with them. Complete sets of prayers required through sixth grade are available from the DRE if you need them. For more information about Faith Formation contact Ce-leste at celestegish@windstream.net or 912.754.1432.

Come, let us bow down in worship;

let us kneel before the Lord who made us.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

The reign of God comes about because people commit to reversing their lives completely, to embracing new vision, new values. Many popular television shows exploit an unattractive side of human nature by pitting contest-ants against one another, even to the point of performing dangerous stunts or devious schemes, to gain money or favor.

At the liturgy, we counter that impulse by committing ourselves to live generously. In response to Christ’s to-tal gift, we offer bread and wine as the emblems of our lives, our hopes, our joys and sorrows. The bread and wine carried to the altar contain our lives, and by offering our lives to God, we prepare to receive the gift of God’s own life. We are to become what we receive: the body of Christ.

On Sundays, this self‑giving is often accompanied by a collection and procession of gifts for the poor and money for the upkeep of the parish. There are certainly other methods of collecting money, some perhaps more efficient. Yet the act of giving from our abundance, and attending to the needs of the poor, opens us up to partici-pation in the changes the Reign of God requires.

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Open after Saturday and Sunday

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Books, Gifts, Rosaries,

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