St. Boniface Catholic Church

1952 GA Hwy 21 South

Springfield, GA 31329

January 8, 2017

The Epiphany of the Lord

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 pastor@sbcatholic.com

secretary@sbcatholic.com celestegish@windstream.net

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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.

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Tuesday, 8:30 a.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

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They opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Acts 10:34-38; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10; Mt 3:13-17 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:21- 28 or Heb 1:1-6 and 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:14-20 and 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 1:1- 3; Jn 1:29-34

January 8, 2017 Epiphany of Our Lord “Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” -Matthew 2:11 The image of the Magi kneeling before the infant Jesus and opening their treasure chests for Him is an image that we should all try to follow all year long. In grati-tude for all that we have been given, we are called to generously share all of our gifts, not just the ones we pick and choose. God wants us to be the most gener-ous with that one thing that means the most to us. The Magi brought gifts and worshiped Jesus for who He was. This is the essence of true worship--honoring Christ for who He is and being willing to give Him what is valuable to you. Worship God because He is perfect, just, and almighty Creator of the universe, worthy of the best you have to give. Do you give Him the best you have--or does He get whatever is left-over? Give this some thought! (Adapted from LIFE APPLICATION BIBLE COMMENTARY, NIV).

8 de enero de 2017

Epifanía de Nuestro Señor "Entonces abrieron sus tesoros y le hicieron ofren-

das de oro, incienso y mirra." -MATEO 2:11

La imagen de los Reyes Magos arrodillados ante el ni-

ño Jesús y abriendo sus arcones de tesoros para Él es una imagen que todos debemos tratar de seguir durante todo el año. En agradecimiento por todo lo que nos ha

sido dado, estamos llamados a compartir generosamen-te todos nuestros dones, no sólo los que tomamos y elegimos. Dios quiere que seamos los más generosos

con eso que signifique más para nosotros. Los Magos trajeron regalos y adoraron a Jesús por lo

que era. Esta es la esencia de la verdadera adoración - honrar a Cristo por lo que Él es y estar dispuesto a darle lo que es valioso para ti. Adoremos a Dios porque Él es el Creador perfecto, justo y omnipotente

del universo, digno de lo mejor que tienemos para dar. ¿Le das lo mejor que tienes? ¿O obtiene lo que queda? ¡Piensalo! (Adaptado de LIFE APPLICATION BIBLE COMMENTARY, NIV).

THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM The unfolding of the story of the In-carnation continues today as the Church celebrates the Epiphany. The tale of the magi from the East is one of the most fascinating in all of scrip-ture. It has much to teach us about what we can come to expect, even in circumstances and places that may seem insignificant or small. Bethle-hem was a tiny town, what we might

refer to today as a town without even one stop light. Yet it is over this seemingly insignificant place that the guiding star stops in its own search for the place where the Savior would be born. Too often we fail to recog-nize the fact that the star of Bethlehem comes to rest in our everyday lives, where we can experience God’s presence, manifested in ever new ways. Epiphany calls us to shake off our stupor and recognize the One who comes to save us. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Adult Question of the Week FOR THE LAST 16 YEARS OUR DIOCESE HAS HELD THE BISHOP FRANCIS X GARTLAND SERVICE AWARD EVENT. WHO WAS FRANCIS GARTLAND?

ANSWER: The first bishop of Savannah who died of yellow fever contracted from those to whom he ministered in 1854.

Your contributions for the weekend of January 1, 2017

Adult $5,934.50 Children $36.90 Debt Reduction $2,022.35 Mortgage Balance $133,520.81 Bills paid this week $6,569.15 Thank you for your continuing generosity!

Mass Intentions for the Week of Jan. 1-Jan. 8

Sunday 1/08/17 +Huey Reynolds ♥Joseph Biagianti Tuesday 1/10/17 ♥Ellen Coburn Wednesday 1/11/17 ♥Phyllis Davy Thursday 1/12/17 +Linda Cuellar Friday 1/13/17 All Children Saturday 1/14/17 +Sean Smith

Jan.14 5:00 p.m. AS M Burdick, K Liebl, & T Liebl EM P Tanguay, M Wills, B Milne, D Avard, & Lynn Duncan L G Duncan U C Gish, G Hixenbaugh, & C Reynolds Jan. 15 8:30 a.m. AS M McCumber, J Whatley, & J Felipe EM C & M Felipe, A & J Baker L P Garcia U B Russo, R Lafond, & B Milne Jr. 11:00 a.m. AS B Powell, K Momperousse, & J Klock EM V Singley, K Klock-Powell, G Klock, & C Miller L T Hood U L Simmons, J Davis, R Monteleone, & D Robider No Children’s Liturgy

This week at St. Boniface -Jan. 8-Jan. 14

Sunday: Mass: 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. K of C Quarterly. Mass-8:30 a.m. Vietnamese Bilingual Mass-11:00 a.m. Vietnamese Celebration 1-7:00 p.m. Tuesday: Mass: 8:30 a.m. Saturday Choir Practice-6:00 p.m. Discipleship Mtg.-7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Mass: 8:30 a.m. Followed by Adoration Rosary Grp.-9:30 a.m. Thursday: Mass: 8:30 a.m. RCIA-7:00 p.m. Finance Council Mtg.-7:00 p.m. Friday: Mass: 7:00 p.m. Followed by Adoration Saturday: Reconciliation-4:00 p.m. Rosary-4:30 p.m. Mass-5:00 p.m.

Please Remember in Prayer Caroline & Brandon Arrieta, Michael Barajas, Jamie Bassett , John Ashley Beam, Richard Bender, Tony Branham, Briones Family, Randy & Marsha Brown, Ava Buck, Diana Cato, Kathy & Andy Chester, Pen-ny Christol, Mike & Nancy Corley, Loretta Dahl-weiner,Cody Danielewicz, Phyllis Davy, Paula & Herman Disterhaupt, Ellie Dennis, Nancy Dotson, Celina Eaddy, Connie Frazier, Mildred Galentine, Creed Gardner, Dan Gonzales, Eric Guge, Michelle Garcia, Felipe & Manuela Garza, Ben Haar, Janie Haar, Collen Higgs, Richard Higgins, Tyler Hood, Katheryn Hutchinson, David Hunt, Myllar Jones, Vickie Joyner, Jere Landis, Rosa Lewis, John Liebl, Linda Liebl, Vince & Sandra Mackey, Frances Ma-her, John & Michael Maher, Tom and Bridget Ma-her, Justin McGregor, Delores Miller, Krystal Mil-ler, Nancy Miller, Randy Nease, Larry Neel, Donald & Gloria O’Connor, Mildred O'Conner, Phil Pastra-no, Ann Preston, Richard Rafferty, Connie Sawdy, Bill Saxon, Allen Schwartz, Tim & Jill Shumacher, JoAnn Skorich-Smith, Beverly Smith, , Ben Shar-row, Jack Stein, Trudy Stein, John Ray, Gabriella Reddick, Delores Talick, Burr Tolles, Kaine Vin-cent, Garry Wilkes, Bernie Weber

COL Brian Healy, USAF, TSGT Brian A. Lafond, SPC Winston Hencely, SGT Clayton Emanuel Hol-loway, SFC Shawn Brown, SSG. Ryan Peters,LS2 Jonathon Benson King, CPT Thomas Naldrett, SSG Steven Liebl,CW4 Scott Durrer, SN Ricky Reese, SGT Jeremy Hynes, SGT Andrew Hamilton, SPC Ronnie Hamilton, AZ2 Annmarie Chessari

CCW Yard Sale It’s that time of year again to clean out closets, garages, attics, and storage sheds and donate to the CCW Annual Yard Sale. When: Saturday, February 4, 2017. Mark your calendars!!!

Please call Janet Frazier at 912.547.3966 if you need any items picked up. You can stop by the Parish Office to get the key to the storage shed Monday-Friday 9-3p.m.

We would like to welcome any new Parishioner and encourage you to register with the Parish. Registra-tion Forms are located in the church on the stand in front of the Confessional, or you may stop by the Par-ish Office and register Monday-8:30 am - 4:00 pm.

Young @Heart January Event We'll be joining the community for lunch at the Savannah Technical College. The Culi-

nary Department promises a 'lunch to remember’. For Ten Bucks, we'll dine like royalty. Please respond to Em-ma by 1/15/17.if you're coming. 912-657-4888. Pay-ment will be due upon arrival. I have made twelve res-ervations in advance.

CONVENT CRAWL Single women age 18 – 35 are invited to participate in a Convent Crawl on Saturday January 28. It’s an op-portunity to meet some sisters, hear their stories, and see where they live. The experience begins at 3:30 at the parking lot of the Pastoral Center and will include prayer, food, and discussion. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Call/e-mail Sr. Donna Loeper at (912) 484-7860 or donnaloeper@comcast.net. Flyer are available in the back of church or from Sr. Donna.

Ballroom Dancing Ballroom dancing will be back in session beginning Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 7:00 pm. We would like to invite you to commit to a month of dance lessons. Each lesson is $12.00 per person or $48.00 for the month. No partner need to come and learn Cha -Cha Ballroom Dance.

Be a Part of our Historic Parish Directory Sign up this weekend for your St. Boniface parish directory photo op! Times are flexible with morning appointments available during the week of January 9, afternoon sessions the week of January 16 and even-ing appointments the week of January 23. Simply choose the date and time that best fits your schedule.

The directory, part of our 30th anniversary celebra-tion, will be distributed free to all parishioners. It promises to be a valuable resource and a testament to the tremendous growth our parish has experienced in the last 30 years. Photos will be taken by our own Debbie Rafter so no obligation to purchase anything.

Thank You! Thank you to everyone who came out to help decorate the church for Christmas. You made it beautiful! And a huge thank you to all the children who participat-ed in the pageant and liturgy on Christmas Eve, you all did a great job!

Thank you (Correction) I want to thank my St. Boniface family for the all the prayers, visits, and gift of meals we received during my recent accident. At our most difficult moments the love and concern I experienced gave me the strength to recover. --Mildred and Roy O’Connor

January Pro-Life Month January is Pro-Life Month and we are called to pray for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. To ob-serve this call to prayer the St. Boniface Pro-Life com-mittee will be putting up signage ”Smile, your Mother Chose Life” and the pro-life flags next Sunday, Janu-ary 15 after the 11 am mass. If you have a few minutes to spare please stay to help put the signs up.

TRUE HAPPINESS Abandon yourself utterly for the love of God, and in this way you will become truly happy. —Blessed Henry Suso

A VIRTUS "Protecting God's Children for Adults" training will be held at the Cathedral of St. John the Bap-tist in the Parish Hall on Thursday, January 12, 2017 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm This training is required for Safe Environment Compli-ance for any adult who will come into contact with youth as part of their ministry (a listing of those ministries can be found at http://bit.ly/1yU4Yk6), and must be complet-ed before they begin ministry. We also invite adults who are not currently volunteers to attend this training to learn tools they can use to help keep children safe. Seating is limited at this session and you must pre-registration online to save your seat. To register, go to www.diosav.org, and find the training listed on the Up-coming Events Calendar “Office for the Protection of Children and Young People, Toll free reporting hotline: (888) 357-5530.”

Catholic Focus There is a class for Adults of all ages that is held at 9:30 am in the Catholic Focus room in the Faith Formation Building. So please consider joining us. The scriptures from the Sunday’s Mass are dis-cussed as to how they apply to our lives. We en-courage you to come -listen, learn, and to share what the word of God is saying to you. We gra-ciously welcome you.

Faith Formation News

Welcome back!

Faith Formation classes resume on January 8, 2017, with prayer check for second grade, Safe Touch for eighth grade and Penance for fifth grade.

No class January 15

There will be no class on January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Classes will resume on January 22 with prayer check for seventh grade and penance for sixth grade. If you have a sixth-grade child, please review the “Child’s Guide to Confes-sion” pamphlet with her/him. If you need a copy, call Celeste Gish at 912.754.1432.

Confirmation date set

Our Confirmation Mass is set for 5 pm on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at St. Boniface. Bishop Gregory Hart-mayer will officiate.

Please contact Celeste Gish at 912.754.1432 or

celestegish@windstream.net with any questions or concerns.

Youth Question of the Week

IN THE NEW TESTAMENT, HOW MANY BOOKS ARE ATTRIBUTED TO ‘JOHN’?

Saint Boniface Youth Group The Saint Boniface Youth Group will be traveling to Washington D.C. January 26-January 29, 2017 for the National March for Life. Youth grades 7-12 are invited to attend. The cost will be $300.00 per person. We would like to know as soon as possible how many students can commit and would like to attend this extraordinary event. Please contact Lisa Ganser at 912-660-1418 or danganser@yahoo.com for more information. Cost should not be an issue for students to attend, if you need assistance please let us know.

Answer: Five The Gospel of John John 1, John 2 and John 3, and Revelations.

Epiphany House Blessing Materials: A piece of chalk and a small container of holy water. Gather with family, friends, and neighbors at the front door. Leader: In the (+) name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let us Pray: Christus mansionem benedicate. May Christ bless this house! All: Amen We sign this doorway with four crosses and numerals of the new year. (20+C+M+B+17) Leader or other reader: A reading from the second Letter of Peter/ We look forward to the new heavens and the new earth God has promised, a dwelling place of righteousness. The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God! Each room of the house is sprinkled with holy water. Living Room: You are present where two or three are gathered. Bless this room, O Lord, All: Amen Kitchen: Give us this day our daily bread. Bless this room, O Lord. All: Amen Dining room: May we be seated at the heavenly banquet. Bless this room, O Lord. All: amen Bathroom: You cleanse us always from sin. Bless this room, O Lord. All: Amen All return to the front door to pray together. Leader: Let us pray as Jesus taught us: Our Father…. The leader sprinkles all present with holy water and con-cludes: Bless this household through all days to come, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit forever and ever. All: Amen!

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