PRIESTS: 402-564-7151

Pastor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fr. Mike Swanton

Assistant Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Walter Jong-A-Kiem

Permanent Deacons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dan Keiter Larry Mielak, Jim Naughtin and Art Spenner

PARISH OFFICE TEAM: 402-564-7151

Parish Secretary. . . . . .Stephanie Johnson/Linda Levos Liturgist……………….... . . . . . . . . . . . .Dianne Keiter

Pastoral/Stewardship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belinda Keiter

Family Faith Formation Coordinator. .Cheryl Rambour

Business Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kim Arlt

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

Youth Ministry/Godparents Sarah Doerneman. . . . . . .columbuscym@gmail.com

HISPANIC MINISTRY

Fr. Jairo Congote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402-352-3540

GRADE SCHOOL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402-564-7153 Principal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl Zoucha

Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barb Brockhaus

PRESCHOOL/CHILDCARE. . . . . . . .402-564-9338 Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kim Kluever

SCOTUS JR. & SR. HIGH SCHOOL 402-564-7165 President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Ohnoutka

St. Bonaventure The Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 06, 2020

www.stboncc.com

Catholic Church 1565 18th Avenue

Columbus, Nebraska 68601

Bulletin notices: Submit in writing to the rectory on September 14th or September 20th.

MASS SCHEDULE Weekend: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 6:15 p.m.-Spanish Rosary is prayed 30 minutes before Mass. Twenty-four hour Eu-charistic Adoration in the Scotus Chapel. Call Joan Jahn 402-910-0958 for an open hour. For security purposes only assigned adorers and subs will be permitted inside the Scotus Chapel. Daily: At St. Anthony Church Tuesday through Friday: 6:30 a.m.

SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:30-4:30 pm at St. Anthony Church or by appointment. Please call the church office.

Baptism 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 with questions.

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 402-910-4563 or tree.gabriel@gmail.com.

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, register online at stboncc.com or stop in the Parish Office.

PARISH NEWS From our Pastor…

The prophets and Jesus were truth

-tellers. They spoke for God in faith and morals, warning that if people

did not heed God's word, tragedy

would befall them.

God has spoken clearly throughout human history, and he continues to speak today. God

constantly says, "I love you, and I want what is

best for you." But if we do not heed his voice, we suffer the consequences--discord in

relationships, society and our world.

Spend some time in prayer, honestly listening

to God's voice. Where is God inviting you to change your life to be the best version of

yourself (as Matthew Kelly says). Maybe take

one area and work on it. Make a plan, and work

the plan. If you fail, keep trying. Don't give the evil one the satisfaction. Do all for the greater

glory of God.

Blessings,

ST. BONAVENTURE COLUMBUS, NE

SAVE THE DATE Sunday, October 4 we will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for the narthex and St. Bonaventure Parish Center. Please watch for bulletin updates.

MISSALETTES We have missalettes for your personal use, please stop in the church office. One per family, please. If you bring your missal or other worship aid to church, please be sure to take it with you when you leave!

SEATING AT MASS Good news – our Mass attendance is filling back up! Praise God!! We will be changing our seating a bit in order to get everyone in the pews as we do not want people standing in the Narthex. 4 single people to a pew. Middle pews will seat 2 couples (one couple on each end). Side pews will seat 2 single people (one on each end). Families will all get to sit together. We will update everyone of any changes to our guidelines/protocols from East Central Health Department and the Archdio-cese. Thank you for being so accommodating and kind to our Ushers/Greeters! We are grateful to these volunteer s!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEETING Join us for our monthly meeting on Monday, Septem-ber 7th at 7:00 PM at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Check our website at: www.nebraskakofc.org/kc938.

LABOR DAY MASS Join us for Mass on Monday, September 7 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Anthony Church. ALL ARE WELCOME! The

parish offices will be closed due to the holiday. Thank you!

COURT LITTLE FLOWER #988 will meet on Monday, September 14, 6:30 PM. The meeting will be held at the St.Bon's social Hall. Please park in the NPPD parking lot, located directly across the street. The program will be the Installation of New

Officers with Communion Service. Sandwiches and Dessert will be served, followed by the meeting. Co-Chair ladies: Patricia Ternus, Marge Borer, Janet Dobesh. If you have any questions pertaining to this email, please call Bev Kudron 402-910-1432

NOE NEWS!!! The Night of Entertainment is scheduled for Friday, November 20! This is a fun filled fundraiser for St. Bonaventure Church. All parishioners recently received a NOE letter asking you to share your time,

talent or monetary donation to aid in the success of this night. Please return the blue form to the church office through mail, drop box or placing them in the offering basket at Mass. You can also email the committee at st.bonaventurenoe@gmail.com

STEWARDSHIP SPANISH

ANUNCIOS en ESPAÑOL

Memorial Gifts Have Been Given In Memory of:

Project 2020: Teresa Schwank: M&M Hank & Betty Heimann

Stained Glass Windows: Julie Schmidt Albin: Carleen Henggeler

E-TITHE Enroll in E-Tithe! You can have your withdrawal taken on the 10th or 25th of each month. Call Business Manager, Kim Arlt, for info. or download a form from our website; www.stboncc.com.

WEEKEND COLLECTIONS August 30, 2020

Contributions Received.………………………………..$7,948.00 E-Tithe………………...………………………………..$1,845.00 Total…………………...………………………………..$9,793.00 Year-To-Date Actual Received……………………....$144,067.74 Year-To-Date Budgeted……………………………...$171,864.00 Net Excess (Deficit)...………………………………..($27,795.00)

STAINED GLASS WINDOWS Contributions Received..…………………..$1,351.40 Donations to-date………………………..$308,345.00 Total estimated repair cost………………$380,000.00 Learn more online at http://stboncc.com/stained-glass-windows/

CORRECCIÓN FRATERNA Por: Padre Jairo Congote

El pecado es una realidad en la comunidad cristiana; pues la Iglesia no consiste en una asamblea angelical de seres impecables, sino

de hombres y mujeres que, en medio de limitaciones y fla-quezas humanas, caminan unidos como hermanos hacia Dios. Por eso se hace necesaria la corrección fraterna como medio de conversión. El evangelio habla de varias etapas de corrección fraterna con el fin de recuperar la paz y que reine el amor y la armonía. Si tu hermano peca, primero corrígelo a solas; si no te hace caso, llama a otros dos testi-gos; y si fallan los dos primeros pasos, se debe poner el asunto en manos de la comunidad. Esta tiene la facultad de reconciliar al pecador bien dispuesto; o, en última instancia, de excluirlo de la comunión de quienes comparten una mis-ma fe y esperanza cuando, por obstinación del culpable, falla la pedagogía del amor dialogante y misericordioso. Es importante entender el poder de perdonar o excomulgar que la autoridad de la iglesia ejerce en nombre de Jesús como mediación del amor fraterno y comunitario. Durante los seis primeros siglos de la Iglesia, el estilo comunitario de sepa-rar y reconciliar con la asamblea creyente a un pecador pú-blico fue una práctica habitual. Esta se refería a los pecados graves, cuyo número se reducía de hecho a tres: apostasía (deserción), homicidio y adulterio. Jesús afirma siempre su presencia en medio de dos que oran y del grupo que se congrega en su nombre; cuyo cen-tro de interés es su propia persona. Por eso un principio bá-sico de la celebración cultual cristiana, en que se realiza la obra de la salvación efectuada por Cristo, es que “él está siempre presente a su Iglesia, sobre todo en la acción litúr-gica”. Todos los mandamientos se resumen en esta frase: Amarás a tu prójimo como a ti mismo; por eso, amar es cumplir la ley entera. Pues bien, entre los deberes o mani-festaciones del amor está la corrección fraterna. El objetivo declarado de la corrección fraterna del hermano que peca es su recuperación comunitaria mediante la conversión; y el fundamento y raíz de tal corrección: el amor fraterno. Evi-tar la corrección por no molestar o por un falso respeto al modo de ser del extraviado, no es caridad, no es amar ni querer bien. Lo más frecuente, por desgracia, es eludir la corrección fraterna, refugiándose en el derrotismo cómodo que se excusa diciendo: La situación no tiene remedio; la situación será peor todavía si, además de abstenemos, mur-muramos a espaldas del hermano; o bien le echamos en ca-ra su pecado o defecto en términos y tono ofensivos. En estos casos, no solo demostramos no querer ni saber corre-gir sino que también, por habernos constituido en jueces que condenan, perdemos al hermano para la conversión y la comunidad. No fue esta la táctica del buen pastor con la oveja perdida, y recuperada a base de preocupación, cariño y comprensión. Es un hecho de experiencia que la correc-ción fraterna es fácil y eficaz cuando existe clima de amor y familia, porque el hermano corregido se sabe amado perso-nalmente; pero es muy difícil, por no decir imposible, cuan-do la comunión fraternal está ausente.

LOTTERY CALENDAR WINNERS August 31, 2020– September 06, 2020

$55-(0571) Chris Dreifurst 08-31-20

$55-(0245) Gary Puetz 09-01-20

$55-(0914) Bob Heimann 09-02-20

$55-(1091) Rich & Marge Nosal 09-03-20

$55-(0098) Joyce Kucera 09-04-20

$55-(0413) Norman Witt 09-05-20

$75-(0531) Sheila Sommermeyer 09-06-20

MEALS ON WHEELS Thank you to George & Glenda Steinsberger, Bill & Pat Bogus, Deanna Hoffman, Joe & Jane Tooley, Jer-ry & Carol Duren, Don & Pat Cieloha, Chris Steinke,

Carol Jaworski and Gerry & Kathy Engelbert for delivering Meals on Wheels to the home bound the week of August 24. St. Bon's next scheduled week is November 2.

SCRIP SALES Scrip orders can be picked up during school hours at the school office. Please call or email the

school office (564-7153; bbrockhaus@stb.esu7.org by 11:00 a.m.

Weekly Sales ...……………....…..………………..…..$11,300.00 Profit………………………………..……..…….………...$447.65 Year-To-Date.………….…………………………….....$9,412.46 March 31, 2021 Goal…………………………………..$35,000.00

ST.VINCENT DE PAUL CONFERENCE

September 27 is the feast day of St. Vincent de Paul. Included in your September envelopes was the SVdP Ap-peal. Please, prayerfully consider donating to this important min-istry. The SVdP conference is made up of volunteers from St. Bonaventure Parish assisting those in our community who are in need of housing, food, utilities, etc. If you would like to learn more about the SVdP Conference call the parish office or email the SVdP president Lynette Klug at lklug@colfamprac.com.

The Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 06, 2020

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, Todd Ligenza, Fernanda Madrigal, Eldon Jedlicka

We also pray for those who have died: Raymond Eriksen, Linda Galley, Blaine Hayes,

Rosalio Ruiz Flores

Monday, 09/07 St. Anthony Church

9:00 AM Irma Janicek

Tuesday, 09/08 St. Anthony Church

6:30 AM Verlene Dohmen

Wednesday, 09/09 St. Anthony Church

6:30 AM Dave Presiter—Anniv.

Thursday , 09/10 St. Anthony Church

6:30 AM Richard Bernt

Friday, 09/11 St. Anthony Church

6:30 AM Cec Feehan

Saturday, 09/12 at St. Bonaventure Church

5:00 PM St. Bonaventure Parishioners

Sunday, 09/13 at St. Bonaventure Church

7:00 AM Joann Schuele

8:30 AM Liv/Dec Knust & Heiman Families

10:30 AM Leonard & Ann Bator

6:15 PM Antonia Rueda

PRAYING WITH YOU If you experience the loss of a loved one, we want to pray with you as a community of faith. Contact Belinda at 402-564-7151.

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Sign up to be a temporary sub or find a friend to rotate with you! Adorers needed: Saturday: Afternoon 3-4 pm Saturday: Evening 7-8 pm (2nd & 4th Saturday) Sunday: Morning 2-3 am, 3-4 am (All Once a Month) Wednesday: Morning 1-2 am (Every Other Week) Friday: Morning 1-2 am (Every Other Week) Co-Captains needed: Sunday, Wednesday, Friday (All 6am-6pm) Call Joan Jahn — 402-910-0958 (Please leave a message.)

ROSARY LEADER NEEDED We are looking for volunteers to lead the rosary before Mass once a month. Help is needed at the 10:30 AM Mass. Contact Linda with questions or to volunteer: 402-564-7151 or llevos@stboncc.com.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

will be meeting on Tuesdays beginning in the fall! If you or someone you know would be interested in ex-

ploring joining the Catholic Church--this is for you! Call Cheryl Rambour 564-7151 for more information.

SIGN UP FREE AT COLUMBUS.FORMED.ORG

MARY: HANDMAID OF THE OF LORD BY ST. TERESA OF KOLKATA St. Teresa of Kolkata is known throughout the world as a woman who was totally com-mitted to the Gospel. In this inspiring talk, she shares her insights on the Blessed Vir-gin Mary as a model of womanhood and perfect discipleship. She shows us that we,

too, can do the will of God by saying “yes” to the Lord in the big and little things in our lives; nothing is too insignificant.

WHAT IS THE NARTHEX? We finally have a Narthex that is spacious and usable, but what is a “Narthex”? A Narthex is the entry space for worship and is considered to be the space where all the “worshippers” gather together before and after Mass. (Unfortunately, we aren’t able to do that yet, with this pandemic, but hopefully soon!). The Narthex should be consid-ered a place of welcome, and a gathering space that helps our parishioners’ transition from everyday life to the celebration of the liturgy. After the liturgy, it helps them to return to daily life to “live out the mystery that has been celebrated.” + Source: Built of Living Stones, USCCB 2000)

YOUTH & SCHOOL AROUND THE AREA

1. Scrip Sales - a. Email your order to Mrs. Brockhaus (bbrockhaus@stb.esu7.org) by 11:00 a.m. on school days. Note an approximate time you will pick it up, and your order will be placed in the gray tub outside the front door of school.

b. Call (402-564-7153) by 11:00 a.m. on school days. c. Send in orders to school with your child. 2. School picture day will be held on Thursday, Sept. 10. Info. will be sent home with the students.

ST. ISIDORE’S BAZAAR 2020 St. Isidore’s Bazaar 2020 will not be held this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Bazaar raffle tickets can be purchased in the St. Bon’s parish office. Tickets are $2 per chance. Drawing will be held Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 6 p.m.

SCOTUS LUNCH MENU September 7 – September 11 Monday: No School Tuesday: Corn Dog, Green Beans, Fruit Wednesday: Ham, Baked Potato, Dinner Roll, Carrots, Fruit Thursday: Nachos, Tri Potato, Black Beans, Fruit Friday: Meatball Sub, Broccoli, Fruit

ARCHBISHOP’S DINNER FOR EDUCATION 2020

Join us from the comfort of your own home by partici-pating in this live, interactive broadcast on September 24, 2020 to celebrate our own Mrs. Lynn Mielak as Rural Educator of the Year! This annual celebration of Catholic education provides an opportunity to publicly recognize the dedi-cation of individuals within the Catholic school system, to thank those who support Catholic schools, and to raise scholarship funds for low-income students to attend Catholic schools. For information on how to donate in honor of Mrs. Lynn Mielak and to view the live event visit archomaha.org/events/dinner2020/ .

EVENTS AT THE ST. BENEDICT CENTER SCHUYLER, NE

Finding God Later in Life: October 3, one-day retreat at Saint Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Mary Eileen Andreasen, RN, M.S., M.A. and Sister Ann Marie Petrylka, OSM. Being retired or semi-retired brings new opportunities and challenges. The great-est advantage is more time to experience God's love and reflect on God's continued plan for our lives. How can we come to know God better in later age? What do we have to leave behind and what do we have to learn anew? What are the difficulties? Come and explore new ways to hear God's gentle call in later life. Social distancing will be observed, please bring your mask. Lunch is available at the Center for $11.02 (includes tax). Register at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 32-8819.

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS Welcome to St. Bonaventure Parish! We invite you to participate actively in our sacramental and prayer life, to enjoy yourself at our social events, and to share your gifts of time, talent and treas-ure with our parish community. Please fill out the Parish Registra-tion form as soon as you can. The form is available at the parish office or on our parish website www.stboncc.com

There will be a Praying for Our Priests Holy Hour with Benedic-tion and Adoration on Sunday, September 20 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Anthony's Church. Please wear your mask. If you have a book from Maria Regina Cleri, please bring it. Due to Covid 19 re-strictions, books cannot be handed out at the event. This event will also be live streamed on St. Anthony's Facebook page.

JOB OPENING St. Bonaventure Preschool & Child Care is looking for an evening custodian 10-15 hours a week, flexible time

to come in and clean Monday-Friday. To apply please contact Kim at 402-564-9338 or via email at kimkluever1@gmail.com.

SCC MASS INTENTIONS Scotus is accepting Mass intentions for their school Masses. To schedule stop in Scotus office or call/email Laurie: 402-564-7165; lhergott@scotuscc.org.