The Epiphany of the Lord January 3, 2016

From Our Pastor…

On behalf of the priests and staff at St. Bonaventure, we wish you all a Happy New Year! What a grand and glorious Christmas celebration we are experiencing! And we even had a white Christmas! Thank you to the St. Bon’s staff for giving of your full self, like our Blessed Mother, during this busy season. Thank you to the decorating com-

mittee in the gradual adornment of our church for Advent and Christmas. It really allowed us to worship more ful-ly. Thank you to our choirs and musicians for lifting our hearts and minds to God. Thank you to all our deacons, servers, lectors, EMHCs, ushers and others who ministered in particular ways during our grand liturgies. And thank you, parishioners and visitors, for attending, making God a priority in this season of joy and hope! This weekend, we celebrate Epiphany, literally “a manifestation” or appearance of the Savior to the Magi. This contains a deeper meaning, that of Christ being revealed to people of all faiths (or no faith at all), not just the Jews. Jesus manifests himself in a special way to us in the Eucharist. Do we recognize him as the King of Kings and the Lord of our lives in this simple way; or do we miss this revelation as did the Jewish people in Jesus’ time? As you read this, I am enjoying time with my Dad and brothers in Billings, Montana. Representatives from Blest Art olivewood products from the Holy Land will be located in the Parish Center after all the Masses next weekend, January 9th & 10th. I have several items in my own collection. God’s blessings,

Parish Office: 402-564-7151; St. Bon’s Grade School: 402-564-7153 www.stboncc.com

ST. BONAVENTURE COLUMBUS, NE

PARISH STAFF/RECTORY. . . . . . . .402-564-7151 Pastor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev. Michael J. Swanton Sr. Associate Pastor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fr. Michael Keating In Residence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Matt Capadano Permanent Deacons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arthur Spenner, Larry Mielak, and Dan Keiter Parish Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vacant Pastoral Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belinda Keiter Family Faith Formation Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . Cheryl Rambour Tri-Parish Youth Minister. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brenna Prem Business Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Norma Krzycki Maintenance Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gene Hoessel HISPANIC MINISTRY Fr. Gerry Gonderinger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Zadina SCOTUS JR. & SR. HIGH SCHOOL. . .402-564-7165 President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wayne Morfeld

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

Weekdays: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. M-W-F 8:15 a.m. Mondays -7:00 p.m. - Spanish Tuesday & Thursday 5:30p.m.

First Saturday 9:00 a.m. Confessions: Tuesday & Thursday 5:00-5:20 p.m., Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Every Thursday and most Saturdays, both priests will be hearing confessions.

CALENDAR: Upcoming Events

St. Bonaventure Parishioners-USHERS NEEDED We are in great need of Ushers– Particularly 7:00a.m. & 11:00am

Masses, but would take help at any of our weekend Masses. Please prayerfully consider this talent to serve our church. Wom-

en and men are both invited to be an Usher. Please call the office, 402-564-7151 or

Dave Eisenmenger at 270-2082 if you can help.

Parish Secretary/Receptionist Needed: We are looking for a full time parish secretary/receptionist. Hours are 8:00 a.m. —4:30 p.m., Monday—Friday. Telephone, computer and people skills are necessary! Call Fr. Mike Swan-ton, 402-360-1318 or the parish office, 402-564-7151 for more information or interest.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST MARCH FOR LIFE PILGRIMAGE

Columbus has 39 teens and 7 adults as well as Fr. Mike Swanton and Fr. Capadano going on the March for Life Pilgrimage in Jan-uary. We would like to invite you to attend the Pancake Breakfast Sunday, January 3rd, 8:00 a.m.—12:30 at Scotus Cafeteria. Cost is only $6.00 for adults, $3.00 for children. The students and adults will be speaking at all the Masses on the weekend of January 2nd & 3rd and will have a second collection. Please continue to pray for our teens and adults as they prepare for this pilgrimage to support the dignity and sanctity of all hu-man life.

FAMILY FAITH FORMATION NEWS

Reminder: Classes star t back up for 7th & 8th graders on Wednesday, January 6.

SAINT MOVIES ARE BACK! Learn more about the saints in 2016! A series of DVDs about the lives of the saints will be present on Sunday evenings, beginning on January 10, at the Scotus Little Theater. Showtime is at 6:00 p.m. and there is no charge. Enter Scotus on the east side, near 15th Street. Bring your whole family! Movie schedule is: January 10: Padre Pio Miracle Man –Part 1, Approx. 2 hours January 17: Padre Pio Miracle Man-Part 2, Approx. 2 hours January 24: St. Paul, Contending for the Faith, 1 hr. 30 min. January 31: The 13th Day (the Story of Fatima), 1 hr. 25 min. February 14: Entertaining Angels-The Dorothy Day Story, 1 hr. 52 min. February 21: Mother Teresa, 1 hr. 50 min.

Knights of Columbus Meeting Join us for our monthly meeting on Monday,

January 4, 2015 at 7:00pm Knights of Columbus Hall Check our website at: www.nebraskakofc.org/

Epiphany of Our Lord “…the Gentiles are co-heirs, members of the

same body, and co-partners in the promise in

Christ Jesus through the Gospel.” (Ephesians 3:6) Today we celebrate that Christ came to all of us, not just the Hebrews. He made us all one body with Him. We were all given different gifts; we all have different yet equally valuable roles to

play in the Body of Christ. Ask God how He wants you to use your gifts so that we may all “be one” in this Year of Mercy.

LADIES OF THE LORD—CIRLE 2 Carol Sand will host a Christmas holiday gather for Circle 2 at her home, 116 South Parkway on Monday, January 4, 6:00 p.m. Please bring an appetizer to share.

BLEST ART OLIVEWOOD PRODUCTS Blest Art olivewood products will be at our parish, the weekend of January 9th & 10th. For centuries, the Christians in and around Bethlehem have earned a living by carving religious olive wood art to sell to visiting pilgrims. Blest Art helps the strug-gling Christian families of Bethlehem by marketing their artwork in the United States. We will be bringing hand-carved nativity sets, statues, crosses, rosaries and many other pieces of beautiful olive wood art and will be set up in the Parish Center after all the Mases.

ST. BONAVENTURE GRADE SCHOOL AND SCOTUS STUDENTS

Reminder: School starts back up for our grade school and Scotus students on Wednesday, January 6.

School resumes on Wednesday, January 6. Happy New Year! Scrip will be available at the rectory until January 5 and will be back in the grade school on Wednesday,

January 6. Thank you for your support to the Scrip Program!

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION “God will not be done in generosity!”

Present needs for Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration are Adoration Co-Captains needed: Sunday 6:00 p.m.-Monday 6:00 a.m.,

Wednesday 6:00 p.m.-Thursday 6:00 a.m. Friday 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Friday 6:00 p.m.-Saturday 6:00 a.m. Saturday 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Please call Paulette at 402-276-5883 for more information.

Today we include the following parish-ioners and friends who are sick and are in need of your care and love. You may want to send them a card of encourage-

ment. Please pray for those who need the hope and strength of the Lord: Gloria Wemhoff, Scott Wemhoff, Dee Prososki, Janie Schmeits, Sam Nahorny, Glenn Haferland, Makenna Lutjelusche, Mary Sue Messersmith, Bub Randells, Maria Monarrez, Norma Cremers, Gail P and Mary Ann Fremarek.

CHURCH CLEANING Thank You to the following people who cleaned church on Friday, December 18: Curtis Dubas, Joyce Hiemer, Mark & Sharon Leif, Sharon Swanson, Carol & John Ternus, Lizzie, Sophie and LeAnn Parker,

Mike Tworek and Mike Schneider. Crew #7 will be cleaning the church on Friday, January 8, at 10:00 a.m.

The Epiphany of the Lord January 3, 2016

St. Bonaventure and Scotus School News

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS

In Memory of: From: Regan Elizabeth Mielak Mielak Family Hilda & Frank MIelak Jane Mielak Jaixen & Krzycki Families M/M Carroll Jaixen Paul Brockhaus & JoAnn Ebel & Marlene Ebel Jim & Rose Svoboda M/M Mark Land-holm Bud & Frances Gablenz Robert Gablenz Don Mustard M/M Chris Mustard Sokol & Satchura Families Joan Sokol Orma Klassen Mary Peterson Paul Krings M/M John Wlaschin and Ambrose & Helen Wlaschin Joni & Verner Bartholomew Marilyn Bartholomew Conrad & Mae Meister Marion Meister OTHER CHRISTMAS FLOWER DONATIONS: Karen Bautista M/M Mark Massman M/M Steve Reichmuth M/M Tim Cumberland M/M Keith Evans M/M Donavon Heimes M/M Maricio Rocha M/M Brian Konecky Cecelia Feehan Laura Wemhoff M/M Clete Pillen Judy Greenlee

FAMILY FAITH FORMATION NEWS

Remember: Classes start back up 7th & 8th graders on Classes resume: Wednesday, January 6th

St. Isidore Youth Group will resume weekly meetings on Wednesday, January 6. For more info, call Molly Lenihan at 910-2999, or Virgil Tworek-Hofstetter at 285-2261. Youth Mission 2016. High school teens who are interested in doing a week of mission next June or July, can call Virgil at 402-285-2261, or Brenna at 402-564-7151 for more information.

ST. ANTHONY’S BOOK STUDY St. Anthony's will be presenting an 8-week study on the book The Holy Year of Mercy - A Faith Sharing Guide With Reflec-tions by Pope Francis. This study is for both men and women and has been called a wonderful gift for celebrating the Jubilee Year. Study begins January 18 and runs 8 consecutive Monday nights from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in St. Anthony's Social Hall. Call or e-mail Jan Boeding 402-270-4258 janboeding@yahoo.com to register by January 8th. Book will be approximately $13.

The Platte Country Pantry Board of Directors is seeking to fill an opening for a part-time Executive Director. The Executive Direc-tor supervises the daily operation of the Food Pantry. This posi-tion offers a monthly salary; 40 hours month.. If you are inter-ested please send your resume to Platte Country Food Pantry, 3020 18th Street, Suite 13, Columbus NE 68601.

SCOTUS LUNCH MENU January 5 – January 9, 2016

Monday: No Lunch Tuesday: No Lunch Wednesday: Country Baked Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Brown Rice, Sliced Carrots, WHGRN Dinner Roll, Mixed Fruit Thursday: Chicken Fajita on whole grain tortilla, Red/Green Peppers & Onions, Buttered Noodles, Corn, Frosted Cake, Pineapple Friday: Hamburger on whole grain bun, Cheese Slices, Twister Fries, Green Beans, Ranger Cookies, Diced Peaches

AL ANONDo you feel concerned about a loved ones drinking? Does someone you care about suffer from addiction? Al Anon is a 12 step spiritual program that offers support and encouragement to those who are, or who have been affected by a loved ones' drinking or addiction. Meetings are held on Mondays at 5:45 at the First United Methodist Church (starting in January), and on Wednesdays at 5:45 at the 12 & 12. For more information call 402-910-4935 or 402-564-2436.

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph January 3, 2016 ANUNCIOS en ESPAÑOL

SPANISH NEWS

EVENTOS DE LA SEMANA

LA EPIFANIA DEL SEÑOR

El misterio que buscaban des-cubrir los magos de Oriente, según el evangelio de hoy, era el sitio donde había nacido el Rey de los judíos. Para San Pablo, el misterio revelado por el Espiritu Santo consiste en que también los paganos son coherederos de la mis-ma herencia” que prometió el Señor. En esta gran solemnidad de la epifanía, la Iglesia celebra la revelación del Salvador a todas las naciones, represen-tada en los magos que vienen del Oriente a encontrarse con el recién nacido en el pesebre de Belén. Los símbolos de cos-tumbre acompañan esta gran fiesta: la estrella que guía a los magos, la luz que el Niño es para todos los que buscan la paz y el encuentro de los creyentes con los no creyentes. Dios nos congrega para acogernos en su amor y nos llama a formar una familia en la que debe reinar la paz y la reconciliación. ¿De qué manera acogemos a nuestros vecinos o amigos que no comparten nuestra fe?

SANTO ROSARIO Los invitamos al Rezo del Santo Rosario los martes a las 7:00pm en la Iglesia.

NO HABRÁ HORA SANTA el Miércoles 6 de Enero, debido a que el Padre Gregorio estará

ocupado con las clases de CCD en Schuyler. Co-mo quiera usted puede venir a la Iglesia a pasar

un rato en compañía de Jesús.

Formación Familiar en la Fe (DOCTRINA)

Miércoles 6 de Enero Clases para los alumnos del 7o y 8o Grado

Por favor mantenga a los alumnos del 2o grado en sus oraciones. Ellos estarán celebrando el Sacramento de

la Reconciliación por primera vez en Enero.

STEWARDSHIP NOTES

Retirement Fund for Religious: Our Retir ement Fund for Religious brought in $1,571.82. This money goes to taking care of all the religious men and women who are retired and have giv-en their lives in service of others.

ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL

Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. Thank you for "receiving the gift," saying 'yes' and allowing the Lord to increase in your lives. Our parish has currently committed $56,890.00 or 85.6% . We’ve had 337 fam-ilies contribute towards our goal of $66,500. If you would still like to donate you can either mail in your gift intention envelope, make a gift online at give.archomaha.org, or drop a donation off at the parish office.

WEEKEND COLLECTIONS December 20, 2015

Contributions Received………………………………….$33,395 Year-To-Date Actual Received……………..…….….. $461,189 Year-To-Date Actual Budget .……………..…….….. $475,025 Net Excess (deficit)………………………...…………..$(13,836)

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

SEMINARY COLLECTION The Seminary collection will be held the weekend of January 9th & 10th. The Archdiocese of Omaha is currently blessed with thir-ty men studying for the priesthood and this year, God willing, six men will be ordained to the priesthood. We humbly ask for your continued prayers, sacrifices and generous financial support! An envelope is in your January packet. Thank you and God bless!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you! On behalf of St. Bonaventure rectory staff, thank you to our parishioners for all the volunteer help throughout the year, for all the Christmas goodies that you have shared with us and for all your prayers and support! We could not be the parish we are, without your spirit of vol-unteerism.

We will keep you all in our prayers as well and wish you a very happy, prosperous and faith filled 2016!

Memorial Gifts Have Been Given In Memory of: Helen Shadle: Milt & Cathy Hoops

Larry Brezinski: Erv & Joyce Wieser , Dennis & Carol Kou-ma, Roland & Pat Rueschhoff, Gene & jan Engelbert, Lambert & Barb torczon, Dave & Carol Boman, Dave & Barb Wordekemper, Dave & Joan Mullin, Don & Peg Vrbka, Mike & Carol Nowak, Rick & Carol Torczon, Dick & Joan VanDyke, Ambrose & Helen Podraza, Linda Aerni, Karen Jarecki, Sue Gonka, Barb Pensick, Rich & Ev Bernt, Ken & Betty Bender, Doug & Michelle Moore, Leonard Korte, Larry & Mary Sindelar, Tom & Mary Lou Podra-za, Randy & Theresa Ruth, Nye Square, Jo Sokol, Jane Kelly Family, Angie & Doreen Runge, Jan Bock, Al & Rita Hanus

Rose Chohon: Joel & Mary Young, Marge Prokupek, Br ian & Cheryl Wiehn, and St. Bonaventure Teachers

Monday, 1/4 6:30AM <�Cindy Paprocki-Anniv 8:15AM < Deetz Albracht 7:00PM < Spanish Mass Tuesday, 1/5 6:30AM < Stacy Romberg 5:30PM < Donald Greenlee Family Wednesday, 1/6 6:30AM < Helen Shadle 8:15AM <�Thelma Pfeifer & Marie Naughtin Thursday, 1/7 5:30PM < Liv/Dec Dominic & Rose Geilenkirchen Family 7:00PM < Shawn Griffiths Friday, 1/8 6:30AM < Diane Koesters 8:15AM Cheryl Zoucha Saturday, 1/9 5:00PM < Liv/Dec Koza/Thalken Family Sunday, 1/10 7:00 AM < Cory Kneifel-Anniv 9:00AM < Francis Shanle 11:00AM Parishioners of St. Bonaventure 1:30PM <�Emiliano Sanchez—Spanish 6:30PM <�Ed & Lucille Beister

Liturgical Roles Weekend of January 9th & 10th

SATURDAY-5:00 PM Presider: Fr. Ron Battiato

EMHC: Jan Engelbert, Michelle Cruise, Margaret Witt Lector: Joyce Dohmen Servers: Tim, Anna & Nick Ehlers Ushers: R. Campbell/L. Bierman, K. Wojcik/S. Jahn Music: Julie Heimann & Jan Moser SUNDAY-7:00 AM Presider: Fr. Ron Battiato EMHC: Sue Gonka, Rose Vanek, Pat BogusLector: Tom Williams Servers: Alexis Braziel and Bailey Braun Ushers: E. Woodward/C. Gates/K. Bernt SUNDAY-9:00 AM Presider: Fr. Ron Battiato EMHC: Maxine Becker, Lorie Naughtin, Becky Kuta Lector: Jerry Albin Servers: Ashley Steiner, Lauren & Nathan Ostdiek Ushers: J. Albracht/M. Massman/R. Jasper/V. Blum/T. Kresha Music: Beth Augustine-Schulte SUNDAY-11:00 AM

Presider: Fr. Mike Keating EMHC: Jim Bator, Patricia Phillips, Kristen or Mark Cox Lector: Zjon Braziel Servers: Camille Cox, Keira & Maggie Feehan Ushers: M. Landkamer/B. Ruskamp/D. Nicolas/D. Curtis Music: Guitar Ensemble SUNDAY-6:30 PM Presider: Fr. Mike Keating EMHC: Zjon Braziel, Mary Novotny, Debbie Stone Lector: Kim Korth Servers: Wren & Hannah Allen Ushers: Eisenmenger/Motley/Ternus/Wolpert/Dubas/Badura Music: Chrissy Swiatek & Jan Moser

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturday 3:30 - 4:30 pm & T & Th. 5:00 pm –5:20 pm SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM First & Third Sunday of the month after 9:00 am Mass Pre-Baptism class (required). To register call Rectory. Parents should be active in their faith and be registered in the parish. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Contact one of the priests at least six months prior to a wedding. SICK CALLS Contact the Rectory for one of the priests. Holy Communion available on Sundays and First Fridays for the sick and homebound. HOSPITAL VISITATION Due to new laws regarding privacy, 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. RECTORY BUSINESS HOURS Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 12:00 & 1:00 - 4:30 pm BULLETIN NOTICES Submit in writing to Rectory before 10:00 am Mondays. Email address: lparker@esu7.org CATHOLIC CHARITIES 3020 18th St. Suite 17 563-3833 SIMON HOUSE THRIFT STORE 1853 10th Ave. 564-8444

Donations: Anytime during business hours.

Ladies of the Lord News! Next big parish meeting -Will be Monday,

January 18, at 7:00 pm, in the Church December Circle Rotation as follows:

Circle 5 & 6 Funeral Dinners

The Simon House is looking for volunteers to help steam clothes on all of these days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Satur-day. Hours are up to you. If you can help please call Lucy at 402-564-8444.

Readings for the Week of January 3, 2016 Sunday: 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28 or Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10/1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24 or Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17/Lk 2:41-52 Monday: 1 Jn 1:5--2:2/Ps 124:2-5, 7-8/Mt 2:13-18 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:3-11/Ps 96:1-3, 5-6/Lk 2:22-35 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:12-17/Ps 96:7-10/Lk 2:36-40 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:18-21/Ps 96:1-2, 11-13/Jn 1:1-18 Friday: Nm 6:22-27/Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:22-28/Ps 98:1-4/Jn 1:19-28 Next Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12