PRIEST: 402-564-7151

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

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

PARISH OFFICE TEAM: 402-564-7151

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

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

Family Faith Formation Coordinator. .Cheryl Rambour

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

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . .Jorge Torres/Bob Soulliere

Youth Ministry/GodTeens 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-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 10, 2021

Catholic Church 1565 18th Avenue

Columbus, Nebraska 68601

www.stboncc.com

office@stboncc.com

RECTORY OFFICE . . . . . . . .402-564-7151

FAX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402-562-6025

Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30am - Noon; 1:00 - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - Noon

Bulletin notices: Submit in writing to the rectory on October 11 for October 17

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 Eucharistic Adoration in the Scotus Chapel. Sign up for a weekly hour or become a substitute at adorationpro.org/bonaventurene. For security purposes only assigned adorers/subs will be permitted inside the Scotus Chapel. Daily: Tuesday through Friday: 6:30 a.m.

SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: Saturdays: 3:30-4:30 p.m. and by appointment. Please call the church office.

Baptism Pre-Baptism class is required. Classes are offered the second Monday of each month. 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.

New Parishioners: If you would like to join our parish, register online at stboncc.com or stop in the Parish Office.

PARISH NEWS CONTINUED

ST. BONAVENTURE COLUMBUS, NE

From our pastor…

On Monday, we celebrate Columbus Day. The day was established in 1934 by President Roosevelt, with the help of the Knights of Columbus, to honor the founder of America and bolster American pride. It’s true that Christopher Columbus wasn’t

the first founder of America. A Norse Viking named Leif Eriksson, sailed to what is Newfoundland some 500 years earlier. However, Columbus made America famous. Columbus actually was sailing to the West Indies, but landed in San Salvador, now known as the Bahamas. The reason for his journey was to find gold and spices. This wasn’t because he wanted to get rich. The money was to be used to fund a crusade to take back Jerusalem from the Muslims. Columbus noted that the natives were very kind and honest. He liked them a lot and treated them well. On successive voyages, men he sailed with became greedy, treated the natives poorly and forced them into slavery. Columbus vehemently opposed this, and many of the abuses occurred during his absence. Columbus’ devotion to Christ and our Blessed Mother was strong. As a faithful disciple, he also wanted to share the good news of Christ with the natives. He believed they should learn the tenants of the Faith before being baptized, rather than being forced to convert. All these facts are stated in Columbus’ journals. It’s

important to know the truth and not believe everything we

hear and read in the media. If you would like to learn more,

read Columbus and the Quest for Jerusalem by Carol

Delaney.

Blessings,

Simon House balers for October 29: Gerry Engelbert & Art Liebentritt

MEALS ON WHEELS St. Bon’s is scheduled to deliver Meals on Wheels the week of October 25. Please call Jan Brezinski, 402-564 - 6788 or 402-276-0128 to help!

COURT LITTLE FLOWER #988 CDA will meet on Monday, October 11, at St.Bon’s Parish Center at 6:30PM. In Celebration of National CDA Day the speaker is Sgt. Brad Wangler. Meeting to fol-low. Please bring donations for the Simon House Food.

Co-Chairladies: Rose Braun, Kelli Faltys, Sandie Fischer

FOLLOWING CHRIST SERIES Following Christ is a seven-week experi-ence in basic Catholic discipleship. This series will help you grow in your relation-ship with the Lord Jesus. Jesus wants a relationship with us; sometimes we need to get in the wheelbarrow and let Him take us where He wants us to go! Everyone is invited to a personal en-counter with Jesus Christ. The weekly sessions include prayer time, a video teaching and small group discussion. Beginning Tuesday, October 12, 6:30 p.m. in St. Bon’s Parish Center. Call Belinda, 402-564-7151 to register or for more details.

CHURCH CLEANING Crew #2 will clean the Church on Friday, October 15 at 3:30PM. Thank you to the following people who cleaned church on October 2: Janet Hanson, Lori Humlicek, Cindy Vacha, Steve Kohl, Theresa Ingram & Duane Ostdiek.

Please pick up the sacristy key in the Parish Office (Closes at NOON on Fridays!) If you would like to join a cleaning crew e-mail office@stboncc.com or call the parish office.

THANK YOU FUNERAL DINNER CREWS! We have five teams of volunteers that will take turns helping out with the funeral dinners on a rotation basis in our Parish Center. A big Thank You to the volunteers from Funeral Dinner Team 4 who helped out at the September 28, Ella Milburn funeral: Mary Blum, Connie Cumberland, Nancy Gonka, Coni Grennan, Jean-nette Hollinrake, Diane Leick, Linda Levos, Mary Mielak and Cindy Sackett. And a big Thank You to the volunteers from Fu-neral Dinner Team 3 who helped out at the October 1, Cathy Wibbels funeral: Kayla Arasmith, Royce & Joan Campbell, Joyce Hiemer & Virginia Martin. We appreciate your spirit of volunteerism to help with this ministry of hospitality in serving our families in their grief. If you would like to help out with this ministry and be part of a team, please call Belinda Keiter, in the parish office, 402-564-7151.

CALLING ALL CURRENT EMHCS If you are a mandated EMHC and interested in joining our hospital ministry, call Dianne at 564-7151. We need help with our weekly ministry on Tuesdays and Sun-

days. It is a beautiful Coporal Work of Mercy to visit the sick!

ST.BON’S THANKSGIVING RAFFLE Purchase your raffle tickets before or after each weekend Mass! $20 per ticket or buy 3 tickets for $50! Need not be present to win, drawing will be held around Thanksgiving 2021! *We need lots of volunteers to help sell raffle tickets. Call Elaine Farley-Zoucha (402-615-0864) or scan the QR code with your phone to sign up to volunteer!

NEW AND IMPROVED! You may have noticed that we made a change to the microphone at the ambo; it is longer, stronger, and located on the opposite side of the ambo! We will have some trial and error as every lector learns how to best position the microphone for the best individ-ual impact. The number of people in the church, ambient noise, height of the person, distance of the text, and other items impact what you hear. Please allow some grace and pray for our lectors as they each learn how to best ‘lend God our voice’ in this ministry! Thank you!

STEWARDSHIP SPANISH

ANUNCIOS en ESPAÑOL

Memorial Gifts Have Been Given In Memory of:

Bud Steiner: M/M Joseph & Shir ley Szatko, M/M Tim & Barb Cave Cathy Wibbels: Joe Motley, M/M Duane & Phyllis Vavra, M/M Mark & Jean Goldfein, M/M John & Elizabeth Hauser, M/M Dan & Terri Hoesly, M/M Ray & Cathy Hajek, Helen Kern, M/M Kevin & Linda Wibbels, Cecelia Bartholomew, Joyce Bieber, M/M Michael & Jan Sackett, M/M Eric & Margaret Pierson, Family & Friends Ella Milburn: M/M Al & Rita Hanus, Mark Kudron, Jan Brezinski, M/M Marv & Gloria Rinkol, M/M Mike & Norma Krzycki, M/M Mark Kudron, M/M Gene & Jan Engelbert, M/M Hank & Betty Heimann, Suzi Kobus Phil Czuba: M/M Mike & Bonnie Evans, M/M Jeff & Janie Schnei-der, Marge Prokupek, Norm Witt, M/M Gene & Jan Engelbert, M/M Larry & Frances Sleddens, M/M Floyd & Kayla Arasmith, M/M Bill & Donna Micek, M/M Dennis & Joyce Hiemer, Jo Sokol, M/M Jerry & Karla Sokol, M/M Jim & Rachel Sokol Vince Galley: M/M Tim & Barb Cave Project 2020: Phil Czuba: M/M Dwayne & Toodie Johnson, Dor is Horne, Janet Brezenski, Debbie Kresha, Joyce Kresha, Sue Henggeler, Mary Kay Krings, M/M Duane & Phyllis Vavra Cathy Wibbels: M/M Bob & Mar lene Ricker t, Judy Greenlee, Irene Kresha, Janet Brezinski, Debbie Kresha Ella Milburn: M/M Gerry & Kathy Engelber t, M/M Dick & Joan Van Dyke St. Joseph Fund: Bud Steiner: M/M Steve & Diane Hoenk, M/M Joe & Mar ie Kuchar Ella Milburn: M/M Ed & Joan Heimann, M/M Lawrence & Mary Sindelar Phil Czuba: Judy Loseke Judy Melcher , Mary Lou Podraza, M/M Larry & Mary Cook Cathy Wibbels: M/M Ed & Joan Heimann

WEEKEND COLLECTIONS October 3, 2021

Contributions Received…….………………..………...$18,619.02 Year-To-Date Actual Received…………………..…..$246,329.71 Year-To-Date Budgeted…………………………..….$257,110.00 Net Excess (Deficit)……………………………..…….($8,734.66)

ST. JOSEPH FUND Contribution Received…………………..$1,161.46 Donations to-date……………………....$19,738.52

LOTTERY CALENDAR WINNERS October 4 – October 10, 2021

$100-(0848) Marg Klug 10-04-21

$55-(0084) Vincent Van Dyke 10-05-21

$75-(0791) Rich Nosal 10-06-21

$55-(0813) Rich Nosal 10-07-21

$55-(0289) Tony & Kristen Bierman 10-08-21

$55-(0220) Andy & Paulette Wieser 10-09-21

$75-(0719) Shirley Wessel 10-10-21

SILENT FESTIVAL WINNERS FOR SEPTEMBER!

Mr. & Mrs. Harold Krings Mrs. Jane Kelly, Mrs. Eva Bernt

Ms. Noemi Cabrera

Each Winner wins $75.00 worth of Scrip Gift Cards of their choice. Call the school at 402-564-7153 for order and pickup details.

EL DESPRENDIMIENTO COMO REQUISITO

Por Padre Jairo Congote

Jesús habla sobre la pobreza voluntaria para el seguimiento de Cristo y por el reino de Dios. Un hombre rico le pregunta a Jesús:

Maestro bueno, ¿qué haré para heredar la vida eterna? Él le responde enumerando los mandamientos de la ley de Dios. El rico dice haberlos cumplido desde pequeño. Entonces Jesús, cariñosamente, le sugiere algo que todavía le falta por cumplir: “Vende lo que tienes, dale el dinero a los pobres, así tendrás un tesoro en el cielo, y luego sígueme. A estas palabras, él frunció el ceño y se marchó triste, porque era muy rico”. El desenlace de la escena le brinda a Jesús la oportunidad de instruir a sus discípulos sobre la necesidad del desprendimiento de los bie-nes terrenos para alcanzar el reino de Dios. Pues tener alma de rico, es decir, “poner la propia confianza en el dinero” y en lo que se posee, supone una dificultad tan grande para ese objeti-vo como el paso de un camello por el ojo de una aguja. Refrán popular que expresa bien el aprieto de tal aventura. Por eso comentan espantados los discípulos: Entonces, ¿quién puede salvarse? Y Jesús contesta: Es imposible para los hombres, no para Dios que lo puede todo. Para la mentalidad de aquella época la riqueza era señal del favor divino y constituía un bien en la vida del hombre. Pero también era muy encarecida y estimada la limosna al pobre porque “así se tenía un tesoro en el cielo”. Más tarde, Jesús relativizará totalmente la riqueza y hablará sobre los peligros de la riqueza para cuantos quieran ser discípulos suyos y here-dar la salvación de Dios entrando en su reino. Se trata de una enseñanza universal, pues todos tenemos “alma de rico”, in-cluidos los pobres que están apegados a lo poco que poseen. El apego a los bienes endurece el corazón, como le pasó al joven rico del evangelio pues dificulta las relaciones con los demás, enfría la fraternidad humana, nos cierra al compartir con el necesitado, entorpece la solución del problema del hambre y la pobreza en el mundo, despersonaliza al individuo al hacerlo esclavo y no señor de su dinero, y finalmente, a nivel cristiano, hace imposible el seguimiento de Cristo. Aunque la opción voluntaria por la pobreza resulta difícil, venturosamente todo es posible para Dios. Él es capaz de hacer maravillas en quien se le abre totalmente. Quien se vacía de sí mismo ante Dios y se desprende del apego a los bienes terrenos podrá comprobar que, sorprendentemente, no le falta nada e incluso anda sobra-do, como asegura el Señor al apóstol Pedro cuando este le co-menta que los discípulos han dejado todo por seguirlo. O sea, hay una pobreza liberadora. La pobreza es una consigna de Jesús para todos cuantos quieren seguirlo, y no algo reservado para una elite, que sería los que hacen voto y profesión de po-breza en la Iglesia. A todos los discípulos de Cristo se nos pide una pobreza afectiva y efectiva. Esta actitud de pobreza volun-taria que Jesús propone nos libera de la seducción de la riqueza y nos da total disponibilidad ante Dios y apertura generosa a los hermanos. La plenitud personal no puede adquirirse ni comprarse con todo el dinero del mundo, como tampoco la sabiduría de la vida que orienta la conducta del hombre según el querer de Dios. La enseñanza de Cristo enfatiza el despren-dimiento que sabe conformarse con lo necesario y compartir con los demás lo que se tiene, sin acaparar para sí ni incurrir en la idolatría del dinero como bien supremo. La liberación que tal pobreza supone nos capacita para el seguimiento de Cristo y la búsqueda prioritaria del reino.

SCRIP SALES Scrip can be ordered by calling the school at 402-564-7153 during the morning school hours emailing bbrockhaus@stb.esu7.org. Scrip is also sold after the 8:30 & 10:30AM Sunday Masses.

Weekly Sales ...……………....…..………………..…..$12,805.00 Profit………………………………..……..…….…….......$463.73 Year-To-Date………………….………………..……..$16,370.19 March 31,2022 Goal…………………………………...$35,000.00

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 10, 2021

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, Fernanda Madrigal We also pray for those who have died:

Valentin Torres Martinez, Diane Buggi, Phillip Raimondo

Monday, 10/11

No Mass

Tuesday, 10/12

6:30 AM Liv/Dec Joe Stavas Family

8:30 AM Tim Kobus (School Mass)

Wednesday, 10/13

6:30 AM Louis Sojka

Thursday, 10/14

6:30 AM Jerry & Dolores Prososki

Friday, 10/15

6:30 AM Leonard & Angeline Slovinski

Saturday, 10/16

5:00 PM Ray & Donna Dubas Family

Sunday, 10/17

7:00 AM Scott Wemhoff

8:30 AM Liv/Dec Kenny & Imelda Eckholdt Family

10:30 AM Frank & Margaret Grennan

6:15 PM St. Bonaventure Parishioners

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: Wednesday: Morning 1-2 am Thursday: Morning 3-4 am (4th & 5th Thurs) Thursday: Morning 5-6 am (Every Other Week)

Friday: Morning 1-2 am (Every Other Week) Friday: Night 10-11 pm (Odd Months) Saturday: Afternoon 3-4 pm; Evening 7-8 pm (2nd, 4th & 5th Week) Co-Captains needed. Substitute Adorers are always needed.

ROSARY COAST TO COAST HOLY HOUR Holy Hour with Exposition & Benediction at St. Isidore’s Church, Sunday, October 10, 2:00 – 3:00 pm. The Rosary will be prayed along with the Divine Mercy Chaplet. For more information go to RosaryCoastToCoast.com. Sponsored locally by the Columbus Tri-parish Legion of Mary

REJOICE: FINDING YOUR PLACE IN THE ADVENT STORY

If you are looking for an Advent Devotional that will absolutely change your heart this coming Advent season, look no further than this one published by Ascension Press! Each day, in a few short pages, Fr. Mark Toups provides you with aids to help guide your prayer: A Word, A Reflection, A Psalm & A Prompt. You can do this devotional on your own, or better yet, in a small group! Cost of the book is $12.50, but we are planning to do a bulk order which brings the cost down to $8/book. If you are interested in ordering a Rejoice journal for your-self, a family member or for your small group - please email Sa-rah at sdoerneman@sti.esu7.org! Orders are due by October 10!

The 2022 Mass book is open! Pa-rishioners are able to schedule up to 3 Mass intentions (up to 2 weekend Masses). Non-

parishioners can schedule 1 Mass. Intentions must be made in person at the rectory and cannot be taken over the phone. The Parish Office hours are Monday-Thursday 8:30 - Noon; 1:00 - 4:30PM and Friday 8:30 - Noon. Mass offered for an intention is of great value, even if you are not able to be physically present for the Mass. Additional intentions can be given as memorials or submitted to be sent to the retired priests in the Archdiocese.

EVERY SACRED SUNDAY MASS JOURNALS Our small groups are putting together an order for Every Sacred Sunday Mass Journals. If you would like to be a part of this quantity discount opportunity, contact Cheryl Drozd by text/call at 402-910-2868 or columbuscsg@gmail.com by 5pm Sunday, Octo-

ber 10. Why a Mass Journal? To prepare for Mass, to record and reflect, and to live out the Gospel! everysacredsunday.com

SMALL GROUP TRAINING Anyone who would like to learn how to lead a Small Group dur-ing Advent is welcome to join us for a small group training on November 4 at 7:00PM, Saint Bon’s Parish Center. If you are interested in this training OR would like to be in a small group this Advent, please text/call Cheryl Drozd at 402-910-2868 or email columbuscsg@gmail.com. “This was both a spiritual and learning experience for Coni and I. After one of the group read the Gospel, we all shared what we heard and how Jesus spoke to us. Sometimes there were questions, and Tim would do a great job of explaining history and events leading up to the setting in the Gospel, and provided insight most of us did not have. Four of us had traveled to the Holy Land in 2019, and walked in places described in the Gospel, so it was good to share that experience also. While we tried to keep our session to an hour, it typically went longer due to continued discussion and sharing. I hope we start again this coming Advent Sea-son. Also, Connie C. makes great coffee and muffins, so that helped in getting us back to the next meeting. Just like in the Gospels, sharing some bread and drink brings us together.”

-Dennis and Coni Grennan

AROUND THE AREA YOUTH & SCHOOL

SCHOOL NEWS 1. This week is the end of the first quarter al-ready! There will be NO school on Wed., Oct. 13 through Fri., Oct. 15. Be sure to stop by the school office on Monday or Tuesday of next week to get

your scrip orders filled. Or, as always, pick up your scrip on Sun-day mornings in the church narthex.

SCOTUS LUNCH MENU October 11 – October 15

Monday: Turkey, Mashed Potato, Peas, Dinner Roll, Fruit Tuesday: Bosco Cheese Stick, Tomato Soup, Fruit Wednesday: No Lunch Thursday: No Lunch Friday: No Lunch

SCHOOL SUBSTITUTES NEEDED! St. Bonaventure Elementary is in need of substitute teachers. In order to apply for a substitute teaching certificate, the simple re-quirements are listed below: a. completion of 60 semester credit hours of college work b. completion of one professional educational course c. completion of Human Relations requirement d. letter from our Catholic Schools Office Superintendent For specific questions you can call the NE Department of Educa-tion at (402) 471-0739 or email: nde.tcertweb@nebraska.gov.

BUTTER BRAID BREAD SALES

It’s that AWESOME time again for But-ter Braids! Sale starts on Monday, October 11 and conclude on Monday, November 1. Delivery Day is set for Wednesday, November 10 in the Preschool/Child Care between 10:30 - 4:00pm. You can pick up a form to purchase breads from the Rectory, Preschool, or Grade School. These make the perfect breakfast for Christmas morning! A chance for Mom & Dad to relax and let the oven do the work!

HAVE YOU ATTENDED A CEC WEEKEND? Join us November 14 from 1:30-7 for a Re-Ignite the Faith event to be held at the Norfolk Catholic Activities Center and re-center your life with Jesus. Hear talks, pray, adore Him, and conclude the day with a meal together. Cost is $15, registration required. You will need to pay at the door with check or cash only if this method is used). No registrations will be taken at the door. Re-quest your form from cbrowse1976@gmail.com or on the CEC website. You can also register online at bit.ly/reignitethefire

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS OF COLUMBUS “WALK TO REMEMBER”

Join together with bereaved families and friends as we remember our chil-dren, brothers, sisters and grandchil-dren who have died too soon, no mat-ter their age or cause of death. Sunday, October 10 at 1:00PM, Pawnee Park. Walk to Remember t-shirts available for $10 each. If ordering a t-shirt, please pre-register by emailing tcfneb.Columbus@gmail.com. Please include the quantity & sizes of shirts. Registration will begin at 12:15pm by the Higgins Memorial. Memory Markers will be placed along the walk path. You are welcome to bring a photo of your child to place on the marker. Freewill donations are accepted, appreciated and encour-aged. “We Need Not Walk Alone!”

TEEN CHOIR Come and sing! Open to all students grades 7-12. Email Dianne at dkeiter@stboncc.com or call 402-564-7151 if you are interested. We will sing at 8:30AM Mass on October 24. Practice time TBA.

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR TEENS!

We will be having a NET retreat here in Co-lumbus on Saturday, October 16 in the St. Bon’s Parish Center. It is open to all high school students (9-12) and will be from 10AM-4PM. Lunch will be provided, and the retreat is completely free! NET is a trav-eling team of college-aged missionaries that work full-time put-ting on retreats that challenge young Catholics to love Christ and embrace the life of the Church. Divided into 16 teams, they travel across the U.S. for nine months to share the Gospel with young people and their families. If you have been on a NET retreat be-fore for Confirmation, this retreat will be completely different and still a new experience. If you'd like to attend, contact Dana Ritzdorf - dritzdorf@scotuscc.org.

AMERICA NEEDS FATIMA ROSARY RALLY The Annual America Needs Fatima rosary rally will be on Satur-day, October 16 at noon. It will be at St. Isidore Church by the statue of Mary on the south side of the school. All are invited!

PRAYERS FOR PRODIGALS Is someone you love not practicing their Cath-olic faith? Prayers for Prodigals will meet on Tuesday, October 12 in the East Chapel of St. Anthony's Church immediately following the 5:30 p.m. Mass. All are welcome to join us.