PRIESTS: 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

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 Fifth Sunday of Easter May 02, 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 May 03for May 09.

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: 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 every month on the Monday before the second Sunday. 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

ST. BONAVENTURE COLUMBUS, NE

DONUT SUNDAY! Join us in the Parish Center following the 7 AM, 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM Mass today, May 02 for donuts, coffee and juice! Thank you to the St. Vincent de Paul Society for hosting!

CHURCH CLEANING Crew #4 will clean the Church on Friday, May 7 at 5:30 PM. Thank you to the following who cleaned Church on Friday, April 23: Chris Steinke, Carol Jaworski, Lori Moore, Janelle & Rod Brune, Tammy Bichlmeier, Deanna

Hoffman, Kevin Escobar, Keilyn Gonzalez, Milt & Kathy Zadina.

From our Pastor…

People were on fire for Jesus during the ABLAZE praise and worship event last Sunday evening, and they are talking to their family and friends about it. THAT’S evangelization in action! The ABLAZE crew witnessed the

movement of the Holy Spirit in our parish; they marveled at the strong participation during Masses and commented on the openness of our parishioners to God’s invitation to receive more! GOOD NEWS: There are plans to bring back Fr. Michael Voithofer and ABLAZE in the Fall. Praise God! In today’s Gospel, we are reminded that Jesus is the vine and we are the branches. When we remain in him, inviting him into our lives, we will bear much fruit. Our 2nd grade Family Faith Formation students will make their First Holy Communion this weekend; pray for them to remain rooted in God’s love. Thank you for your financial support of the JPII Newman Center in Omaha. Over $1,500 was raised. Since 2016, 32 Columbus students have lived at the Newman Center. Many more have joined in Bible studies—some from Creighton and College of St. Mary. We are so thankful for the fruits of this ministry. Encourage your college-age family members to get involved, if they live in Omaha. For more information go to jpiiomaha.org.

Blessings,

LITURGICAL MINISTRY AVAILABILITY

Please update your availability before May 3rd for our Ministry Scheduler Program. You can do this via the online portal, the app or by phone. The next sched-ule will be for May 15 - August 15, 2021. For questions, contact Dianne: 402-564-7151.

SCOTUS GALA THANK YOU Thank you to everyone who played a part in making the 40th annual Gala dinner/auction a great success. This is the school’s largest annual fundraiser and all of

the general proceeds are used to balance the school’s budget. Special thanks go to our Gala committee co-chairs: Tim & LeAnn Parker, Bobby & Rachel Pensick, Joe & Amy Wemhoff, Dan & Jill Clarey, Mike & Nicole Fleming and Joe & Shelly Stef-fensmeier. Kudos also to this year’s vice-chairs who contributed in a big way: Tim & Caree Cielocha, Cory & Tricia Faust and Matt & Sharee Jedlicka. And we cannot forget the efforts of KC Belitz who was master of ceremonies. Gala Lottery Winners were: Barbara Brakenhoff ($12,000), Richard McPhillips ($500), Gary & Chris Bock ($500), John Hogue ($500) and Leonard Kaslon ($500.) Rifle Raffle Winner: Marcus Faltys. Gala Raffle Winners: Denise Waggoner ($1,500 in HyVee Gift Cards) and Ronette Preister ($500 Scheels Gift Card.) Jewelry Winners: Dr. Michelle Sell, Nicole Fleming. And the evening’s Biggest Win-ners: our students at Scotus – because of your generous support! The Gala venue at the new St. Bonaventure Parish Center was not only beautiful and functional but it also offered many amenities for Gala guests. Preliminary figures show an event net of $225,000. We also raised an additional $20,792 supporting the Gala fund-a-need project: to enhance the hot water distribution in our school. Thanks again to our Faith Community for your won-derful support and be sure to reserve April 9, 2022 for next year’s Gala! -- Janice Rosenquist & John Schueth, Gala Coordinators

YOUTH & SCHOOL SCHOOL NEWS!

1. St. Bon’s students will have Benediction with a peace rosary for our country on Thursday, May 6, beginning at 2:20 in church. All are welcome to come pray with us!

2. We will have May crowning at our 8:15 All-School Mass on Friday, May 7. Again, all are welcome to join us as we honor our Blessed Mother.

SCOTUS LUNCH MENU May 3 – May 7

Monday: Turkey, Mashed Potato, Broccoli, Dinner Roll, Fruit Tuesday: BBQ Rib, Baked Beans, Fruit Wednesday: Steak Fingers, Green Beans, Dinner roll, Fruit Thursday: Chicken Fajita meat, Rice, Black Beans, Fruit Friday: Corn Dog, Carrots, Chips, Fruit

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY! St. Bon's Child Care is hiring for after school childcare for the fall. Must be 16 by August 15 to apply. If you enjoy working/playing with kids, stop in for an appli-cation! This is a great after school job for Scotus students!

S.T.R.E.A.M. CAMP St. Bon's Child Care will be offering 4 S.T.R.E.A.M. camps this summer taught by certified teachers from our staff. Each

camp will include all areas of STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). Themes for this summer's camps are: Summer Refresh June 21-24, Explore with Science/Technology/and Engineering June 28-July 1, Cre-ate and Explore in Art/Math/Science July 19-22, and Back to School Warm up July 26-29. Each camp goes from 9AM-2PM each day. Sack lunches will be included. The cost is $95 per camp. Call or email Kim Kluever for more information or for an enrollment form; 402-564-9338 or kimkluever1@gmail.com

MOTHER’S DAY ROSES - MAY 8TH & 9TH Columbus Area Right to Life will be selling red roses after all the Masses on Mother’s Day weekend, May 8th & 9th. Roses are $2 each. Thank you for your continued support for the unborn.

STEWARDSHIP SPANISH

ANUNCIOS en ESPAÑOL

Memorial Gifts Have Been Given In Memory of:

Margaret Nosal: M/M Erwin & Carol Reiser , M/M Jim & Carol Bator, La Verna Malmstrom Don Vrbka: M/M Gary & Glenna Gibbons, Meshelle Augus-tin, M/M John & Elda Reinhardt

Stained Glass Window: Margaret Nosal: Debbie Kresha & Joyce Kresha, M/M Robert Kobza, Paul Dohmen, Imelda Loeffler David Shemek: M/M Charles & Karen Jasper Leo Thiele: Paul Dohmen Pauline Sander: M/M Ken & Mar lene Ebel

WEEKEND COLLECTIONS April 25, 2021

Contributions Received…….………………………….$10,024.64 E-Tithe…………………………………………………..$2,005.00 Total…………………………………………………...$12,029.64 Year-To-Date Actual Received……………………....$775,930.23 Year-To-Date Budgeted……………………………...$821,128.00 Net Excess (Deficit)……………………………….…($44,941.00)

STAINED GLASS WINDOWS

Donations to-date………………………..$405,633.77 Total estimated repair cost………………$425,000.00 Learn more online at http://stboncc.com/stained-glass-windows/

LOTTERY CALENDAR WINNERS April 26 – May 02, 2021

$55-(0072) Jon & Jane Misfeldt 04-26-21

$75-(0450) Sheila Vavra 04-27-21

$55-(0137) Sheila Haiar 04-28-21

$55-(0957) Rich Nosal 04-29-21

$55-(0156) Larry & Brenda Horne 04-30-21

$55-(0067) Tracy Sliva 05-01-21

$75-(0463) Mike & Kim Dreesen 05-02-21

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 ...……………....…..………………..…..$20,665.00 Profit………………………………..……..…….…….......$749.90 Year-To-Date Sales for 2021-22………………..………$2,345.25 March 31,2022 Goal…………………………………...$35,000.00

LA VID Y EL FRUTO Por Padre Jairo Congote

El Señor dice que el que permanezca en El, ese da fruto abundante y mediante el simbolismo de la vid, habla de comunión de vida con Cristo y con los hermanos mediante la fe y el amor. Cristo es la vid y nosotros los sarmientos. Unidos a él por el

Espíritu que nos dio, produciremos fruto abundante si guarda-mos el mandamiento de Dios: creer en Jesús y amarnos unos a otros. El evangelio por medio de la parábola enseña sobre la necesidad de permanecer unidos a Jesús para dar fruto abun-dante para Dios. También dice que sin Dios nada podemos hacer. En el antiguo testamento la viña es Israel; en el evangelio de Juan es Jesús, quien no sólo es la cepa sino la vid entera, que sustenta y mantiene unidos los sarmientos, que somos noso-tros. Por lo tanto debemos permanecer en Cristo y dar fruto. Lo primero es condición para lo segundo; es decir, permane-cer unido a la vid, que es Cristo, es la condición indispensable para dar fruto para eso es necesario dar gloria al Padre y ser discípulo suyo: “Con esto recibe gloria mi Padre, con que den fruto abundante; así serán discípulos míos.” Para dar fruto necesitamos la savia de la vid, que es Cristo. Sin él nada pode-mos hacer, porque sin la savia se secan los sarmientos. Sola-mente en contacto con Jesús tenemos vida y fuerza interior, capacidad y aguante para transformar la dura realidad y ven-cer el mal dentro y fuera de nosotros. En nuestro trabajo y actividades, a veces agobiantes, debe-ríamos hacer un alto en el camino para reflexionar. Es impres-cindible estar unidos a Dios para que haya eficacia pastoral y abunden los frutos de tanto trabajo apostólico y predicación. Es necesario hacer todo esto porque así lo piden la misión evangelizadora y el mandamiento de amarnos que nos dio el Señor; pero ha de hacerse en contacto con la savia de la vid, en contacto con Jesús por la fe, la oración, los sacramentos y el cumplimiento de la voluntad de Dios. Insiste Jesús que hay que permanecer unidos a él dando fruto o ser cortados y tira-dos al fuego si no hay fruto. Los sarmientos vivos han de ser podados para fructificar más. Como labrador de la viña que es, Dios se encarga de hacer la poda de los sarmientos en la Igle-sia de Cristo por medio de la persecución y las tribulaciones. Nosotros hemos de colaborar facilitando su tarea. ¿Qué po-da? La riqueza almacenada, la soberbia, las influencias mun-danas, el lucro, el acaparamiento, la vanidad y el aplauso. Ne-cesitamos también una poda de conversión. Nos sobra leña seca y nos falta savia joven y vida nueva del Espíritu. Habre-mos de podar la falsa seguridad en nosotros mismos y en nuestras buenas obras, al creernos los mejores y el vernos su-periores a los demás, el pensar que ya estamos convertidos cuando de hecho estamos sobrados de pereza y egoísmo, de mentira e hipocresía, de frialdad y materialismo. Dar fruto es creer y amar. Para dar fruto hemos de colaborar con Dios ma-nifestando su vida en nosotros. En definitiva, ¿qué es fructifi-car evangélicamente sino creer en Jesucristo y amar a los her-manos? Hay que unir la fe y las obras, como se funden en la eucaristía el fruto de la vid, el trabajo del hombre y el servicio del cristiano al reino de Dios. Pidamos y busquemos una fe viva mediante el contacto vital con Cristo en la oración, en la escucha de su palabra, en los sacramentos, especialmente la eucaristía, y en el amor a los hermanos.

THANK YOU! Parishes across the archdiocese held a special

collection last weekend for the JPII Newman Center. St. Bon’s collected $1,519.06 - Thank you for your generosity! This New-man Center creates a faith community for students at a time when so many are leaving the Church. Many of these students are ven-turing out on their own for the first time, away from the watchful eye of their parents, parish priests, and teachers. Especially in these confusing times and with the changes in our culture, there is an urgent need to keep students rooted in their faith.

SCRIP NEWS!!! During the last scrip fiscal year which ended March 31, we raised over $31,000 in scrip profits for our school. Thank you to all of our parishioners who buy scrip! Just imagine what we could raise if everyone pur-chased scrip regularly!! Scrip is a great fundraiser because no one is out any more than what they normally spend on everyday items such as groceries, gas, and the occasional restaurant dining.

5th Sunday of Easter May 02, 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, Elden Jedlicka We also pray for those who have died: Robert “Bob” Gangel, Jeff Orender

Monday, 05/03

No Mass

Tuesday, 05/04

6:30 AM Greg Jasper - Anniv.

Wednesday, 05/05

6:30 AM Jerry Hilger

Thursday , 05/06

6:30 AM Geri Jisa & Liv/Dec Bolton/Jisa Families

Friday, 05/07

6:30 AM Gerry & Kathy Engelbert

8:15 AM Liv/Dec Denis Torczon Family

Saturday, 05/08

5:00PM Liv/Dec Ed & Joan Heimann Family

Sunday, 05/09

7:00 AM Marvene Bruner

8:30 AM Shari Reisdorff

10:30 AM Liv/Dec Mostek/Motley Families

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: Saturday: Evening 7-8 pm (2nd & 4th Saturday) Sunday: Morning 2-3 am, (3rd & 4th Sunday) Sunday: Morning 3-4 am (4th Sunday Only) Wednesday: Morning 1-2 am Thursday: Morning 3-4 am (4th Thursday only) Friday: Morning 1-2 am (Every Other Week) Friday: Night 10-11 pm (Odd Months) Co-Captains needed. Substitute Adorers are always needed. Call Joan Jahn — 402-910-0958 (Please leave a message.)

ROSARY LEADER NEEDED We are in need of volunteers to lead the rosary before Mass once a month. Help is needed at the 8:30 AM, 10:30AM and 5 PM Mass. Please contact Linda with questions or to volunteer: 402-564-7151 or llevos@stboncc.com.

Memorare to Saint Joseph Remember, O most chaste spouse of the Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who implored your help and sought your intercession were left unaided. Full of confidence in your power, I fly unto you and beg your protection. Despise not, O Guardian of the Redeemer, my humble supplication, but in your bounty, hear and answer me. Amen. 1 - Our Father, Hail Mary & Glory Be

JC CAMP REGISTRATIONS We are now accepting registrations for JC Camp Camp-ers. Camp dates are June 18-20, 2021. Registrations are found on the Scotus website www.scotuscc.org. If you need more information please contact Jeff Johnson (402) 910-2362 or Shannon Stutzman (402) 562-6463.

YOUTH & SCHOOL CONTINUED

THEOLOGY OF THE BODY FOR TEENS! Teens who have completed their freshman year of high school and above are invited to participate in Theology of the Body for Teens by Brent & Carmen Melliger. Our sessions are Tuesdays from 8:30 – 10:00 p.m. starting on May 25th (with a parent meeting on May 18th). Teens are hungry to learn the deepest purpose of their lives. TOB4Teens offers satisfying answers to these questions in their hearts and will motivate them to learn more about their faith and the plan that God has in their lives. We are limiting the ses-sions to 12 guys and 12 girls, first come, first serve. Questions - Call Brent or Carmen Melliger, 402-564-5065. Registrations are available at St. Bon’s Church office. Cost is $10/teen.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL HELP NEEDED!! Cheryl is in need of a co chair to assist! She will do most of the work but needs someone dependable and help with odds/ends - June 7-10; 8:15-12:15. Interested please call the parish office!

CONFIRMATION SERVICE HOURS! Help is needed serving meals for the Cattleman's Ball June 5 & 6. Contact Sheila Goering sheilahuebert@gmail.com for more info.

Julissa Acuna Elizabeth Hernandez Ethan Aerni Jesenia Hernandez

Damian Arevalo Diego Jimenez Dominic Arriaza Lesly Lemus Brantley Baldwin Evan Martinez

Amir Baro Sebastian Martinez Azael Baro Kevin Ortiz

Nayeli Basulto Fredi Pena Antoni Coria Mycol Pena

Arismari Coria Alyssa Palma Brandon Coria Marissa Palma Estrella Coria Corbyn Prorok Diego Coria David Ramirez

Samantha De Leon John Ramos Alexa Delgado Alia Shannon Carson Dietrich Pedro Tovar

Christian Escobar Diana Vicente Brianna Gallegos Alicia Zacarias

Oscar Garces Evelyn Zacarias Jovany Gloria Anthony Zayas

Sunday, May 02, 2021