St. Boniface Catholic Church 1952 GA Hwy. 21 South Springfield, GA May 6, 2018 The Sixth Sunday of Easter

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1 St. Boniface Catholic Church 1952 GA Hwy. 21 South Springfield, GA May 6, 2018 The Sixth Sunday of Easter 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 pastor@sbcatholic.com secretary@sbcatholic.com DRE@sbcatholic.com. outreach@sbcatholic.com WEB ADDRESS BAPTISMS Please contact Fr. Martino for an appointment. WEDDINGS Please contact Fr. Martino for an appointment a minimum of four months before wedding date. PARISH CONTACT INFORMATION Office: (912) Fax: (912) WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. CONFESSIONS Saturday, 4:00 4:30 p.m. Or Upon request WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE 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 ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please contact Fr. Martino at Bulletin Deadline We welcome your contributions to the bulletin. Deadline for submission is Wednesday, by 12:00 noon It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit. John 15:16

2 The Keys to Heaven St. Boniface Vacation Bible School Celebrating 20 years! June 11-15, 2018 All children Pre-K thru 6th grade are welcome to attend. Youth 7-12th grades are encouraged to be youth helpers. Adult volunteers are welcomed, all volunteers must be Virtus trained. Join us for faith filled fun, crafts, bible stories, food, and recreation. Sign ups will begin May 5/6. For more information please contact Lisa Ganser at or at Donations Needed Keys Baby dolls Cracker barrel syrup bottles with lids Wooden thread spools with or without thread on them and bobbins Snacks Napkins Cups Drinks ****Donations can be dropped off in the faith formation building beginning May 7th.**** I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven,[a] and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. -Matthew 16:19

3 May 6, th Sunday of Easter This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one s life for one s friends - John 15:12-13 Do you love Jesus? Do you consider Him your friend? Jesus says that if we love Him we would be willing to offer whatever we have to Him, not because we want praise and glory, but simply because we love Him. Does your giving seem mechanical out of obligation or do you share freely out of love? 6 de mayo de º domingo de Pascua "Este es mi mandamiento: ámense los unos a los otros como yo los amo. Nadie tiene mayor amor que este, el dar la vida por sus amigos." - JUAN 15:12-13 Amas a Jesús? Lo consideras tu amigo? Jesús dice que si lo amamos, estaríamos dispuestos a ofrecerle todo lo que tenemos, no porque lo que queremos es alabanza y gloria, sino simplemente porque lo amamos. Tu donación parece mecánica por obligación o compartes libremente por amor? READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk 16:15-20 (for Ascension); otherwise Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20; 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 17:11b-19; or, for Ascension, Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk 16:15-20 LOVE ONE ANOTHER In the Gospel for the Sixth Sunday of Easter we are met with an extraordinary challenge: Jesus commands us to love one another as I love you (John 15:12). The letter from John echoes this command. Of course, we are to love those in our family, those we work with, those we like. But the scriptures make clear that we are also to love those we never notice, those we purposely avoid, and even those we are tempted to despise. In this Sunday s selection from the Acts of the Apostles Peter shows us how far God s love extends, and how far our love should extend in response. Peter realizes that God no longer shows partiality to the Jews, sharing divine love exclusively with them. Christ has revealed that God s love extends to all people, and so should ours. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES The Ascension of our Lord, is transferred to Sunday, May 13, 2018 Sunday: Thursday: Saturday: Sixth Sunday of Easter The Ascension of the Lord (unless transferred to Sunday) or St. Damien de Veuster Ss. Nereus and Achilleus; St. Pancras

4 Liturgical Ministry Schedule May 12 5:00 p.m. AS C Holden, G Holden, & K Holden EM G Hixenbaugh, J Smock, M Wills, N McEvoy, & Don Smith L P Galasco U P Tanguay, J Branham, & C Gish May 13 8:30 a.m. AS D Lafferty, J Whatley, & M McCumber EM A & J Baker, & B & J Ellis L M Felipe U M Tessier, A & G Snyder 11:00 a.m. AS CCW EM CCW L CCW U CCW No Children s Liturgy Please Remember in Prayer Fr. Isador Baky, Chuck Brown, Diana Cato, Andy & Kathy Chester, Nancy Corley, Loretta Dahlweiner, Josie Dennis, Isabell Duffy, Tracey Edenfield, Marlene Fouriner, Dan Gonzales, Eric Guge, Felipe & Manuela Garza, Muriel Healy, Collen Higgs, Brantyne Knight, Nicholas Knight, Sandy Kowalski, Rosa Lewis, Vince & Sandra Mackey, Frances Maher, John & Michael Maher, Tom and Bridget Maher, David Matzdorf, Mary McGrath, Justin McGregor, Nancy Miller, Tracey Hickox Mulligan, Phil Pastrano, Olga Ramirez, Joel Rivera, Richard & Ida Rohrer, Jessica Schira, Kathy Singley, Alan Swartz, Benji Sharrow, Tim & Jill Shumacher, Elijah Sims, Ed & Delores Talick, Boris Tang, Burr & Helen Tolles, Rosemary Usher, Rita Visconti, Bernie Weber, Theresa Wichert COL Brian Healy, TSGT Brian A. Lafond, SGT. Shawn Brown, SSGT. Steven Liebl This week at St. Boniface - May 06-May 12 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Mass-8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Last Day -Faith Formation 9:45 a.m. Catholic Focus- 9:45 a.m. Family Promise Mtg.- 7:00 p.m. Mass: 8:30 a.m. 5pm Choir Practice-6:00-7:00 p.m. Discipleship Mtg.-7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Mass: 8:30 a.m. Followed by Adoration Rosary Group-9:30 a.m. Finance Council Mtg.-7:00 p.m. Thursday: Friday: Mass: 8:30 a.m. Mass-7:00 p.m. Followed by Adoration TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION In ancient Rome, the beautiful month of May was dedicated to the goddess Flora, the patroness of flowers and new life. May 1 was considered the beginning of abundant growth, and a day for public festivals aimed at expelling winter. Even after Christianity took hold, the customs of the pagan feast lingered behind. Long ago, there was a thirty-day devotion to Mary, sometimes called Lady Month, which began on August 15. By the eighteenth century, the custom of assigning devotions to months of the year was developing. June, for example, was the month of the Sacred Heart, and October was for the Holy Rosary. Beginning with the Jesuit Order in Rome and spreading throughout the world, May has been celebrated as the month of Mary, the Blessed Mother, for more than two hundred years. That was a welcome remedy to some enduring pagan practices, such as maypole dancing and the crowning of the May Queen. Some historians say that in ancient times the May Queen was actually a human sacrifice. Devoting May to Mary is undoubtedly a better thing to do. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Saturday: Parish Picnic-11:00 am-3:00 p.m. Reconciliation: 4:00 Rosary:4:30-p.m. Mass: 5:00 p.m. We would like to welcome any new Parishioner and encourage you to register with the Parish. Registration Forms are located in the church on the stand in front of the Confessional, or you may stop by the Parish Office and register Monday-Friday8:30 am - 4:00 pm.

5 Parents, if you have a student graduating from high school or college this year, please contact the parish office by May 18 with your students name, where they are graduating from and where they will be continuing their education. A Mass of recognition will be held on May 27, at 11 am Mass. Mother s Day Flower Envelopes The Mother s Day Flower Envelopes can be found on the usher s table. Please place the envelope in the offertory basket by May 13, Ave Maria Shop Come check out our shop for the newly arrived selection of 1 st Communion gifts. We have For Goodness Saints statues, 1 st Communion Mass Book gift packs, various children s books, bracelets, crucifixes, rosaries, and rosary boxes. Many items available suitable for Mother s Day and Father s Day, along with a new selection of prayer cards, too! May She Rest in Peace Our thoughts and prayers go out to Shirley Minger on the recent death of her sister Mary Rogowski on Saturday, May 28, May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God now rest in peace. Your contributions for the weekend of April 29, 2018 Adult $4, Children $74.58 Building Fund $ Bills paid this week $1, Thank you for your continued generosity Mass Intentions for May 06- May 12 Sunday 05/06 +David Owen Nicholas & Brayntone Knight Tuesday 05/08 Ron O Sako Wednesday 05/09 Lucy Romeo Thursday 05/10 Kim & Grace Liebl Friday 05/11 +Emila Legnaioli Saturday 05/12 +Lynette Devegter Congratulations on First Holy Communion Erin Clark, Kassidee Collins, Kelsee Collins, Josey Heinreich, Isabella Jobe, Andrew Katz, Brayden Klutzke, Hallie Koons, Jacob McNicoll, Jessica Miramontes, Harris Orsini, Briguedh Hernandez, Sofia Parker, Carmela Pawlicki, Ellie Peavey, Deymi Ramirez, Airo Miguel Ranera, Bella Reeves, Jona Robinson, Katie Thomas, Tekla Thompson,Cole Umbelina and Dylan Woody celebrated the sacrament of First Holy Communion on May 5. May they continue to grow in the peace and grace of God. We re grateful to catechists Linda Santos and Kim Trinh for doing such a thorough job of preparing the children to receive the sacrament and to many others who made the occasion memorable. Thanks to Fr. Martino, our Saturday choir, the CCW, Deacon Rick Rafter, Pattie Liebl, Mike Gadomski and our altar servers, Eucharistic ministers, lector and ushers. Last, but certainly not least, thanks to the parents who faithfully brought their children to class and made sure all the First Communion requirements were fulfilled. St. Boniface Brick Program St. Boniface is selling personalized bricks that will be installed in St. Boniface s patio. Take a look at our patio that is located on the side of the hall across from the children s playground. What a wonderful and lasting way to honor or memorialize a loved one or to commemorate a special event such as a birth, baptism, first communion, confirmation, graduation or wedding!!all proceeds from the Brick Campaign will go toward the building fund for our new Church. This Brick Campaign order period ends May 26, Ordinations The Diaconate Ordinations will take place on Saturday, May 19 at 9:30 AM at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Bishop Hartmayer will Ordain 2 Transitional Deacons and 11 Permanent Deacons. The Priestly Ordinations will take place on Saturday, June 30 at 10:00 AM at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Bishop Hartmayer will Ordain Deacon Christopher Hassel and Deacon Drew Larkin to the priesthood.

6 Another year winds down May 6 marks our last class in the 2017/18 Faith Formation year and what a year it s been! We had120 children registered in Pre-K through Grade 8, a Confirmation class of 17 and 23 First Communicants. Thanks to everyone involved for your dedication and hard work. It has been a blessing and a privilege to work with children, parents and catechists. I look forward to seeing you all again in August. In the meantime, have a safe and blessed summer! Camp Villa Marie begins June 4 The Diocese of Savannah is now accepting registrations for children ages six to 12 for Camp Villa Marie. Eight week-long sessions are open. Campers will enjoy arts and crafts, Bible stories, swimming, outdoor and indoor games and special themed activities for each week. Cost is $145 per week with discounts for siblings. For more information, visit or contact Kimberly Capracotta at or kbcapracotta@diosav.org. Don t toss Decision Point workbooks! Parents of seventh-graders: we can save the parish some money by making sure kids return Decision Point workbooks to the DRE for safekeeping over the summer so they can reuse them in eighth grade. Please contact Celeste Gish at or celestegish@windstream.net with any questions or concerns about Faith Formation. Catholic Focus The Catholic Focus class for adults meet each Sunday. The classes use the Living the Good News curriculum based on the Lectionary readings for that Sunday. The lessons not only aid in understanding of the Scripture but also help to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Please join us Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:45 in the Catholic Focus room in the Faith Formation Building. Remember your Faith Journey doesn t end when you become an adult! PRIDE What better proof of your pride could you have given than to claim you were not proud? St. John Climacus VIRTUS Protecting God s Children for Adults Training program is not available in our area at this time. The next classes are being held in Grovetown on May 3 and Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base Chapel on May 24. When training is available in our area they will be posted. You MUST log in through VIRTUS website to receive credit for session at *Diocesan policy requires all diocesan adult employees and volunteers attend VIRTUS (safe environment) awareness training, undergo a background check, and read and sign the diocesan code of conduct for working with minors prior to commencing their ministry. Office for the Protection of Children and Young People, Toll free reporting hotline: (888) Diocese of Savannah will once again host Vocation Camps for Girls and Boys this upcoming summer 2018! Vocation Summer Camps 2018 Registration Opens April 18th, 2018 Space is very limited, so register soon! Vocatio Dei Camp for Boys Saturday June 23 Tuesday June 26 Drop off: 3pm Pick up: 11am Call to Holiness Camp for Girls Tuesday June 26 Friday June 29 Drop off: 3pm Pick up: 11am ***Please note order change: Boys Camp is first, Girls Camp is second*** Registration Information All Rising 7th - 12th Grade Teens Invited $70 per child each additional child from the same family $50 Registration Questions: or vocations@diosav.org **The Knights of Columbus are pleased to offer two scholarships to the Diocesan vocations camps this summer. The camps are in Collins, GA, about 55 miles west of Springfield. The boys camp, "Vocatio Dei", is June The girls camp, "Call to Holiness", is June All rising 7th grade - 12th grade teens are invited to apply. Please write us a note telling why you would like to attend the camp and place the note in the K of C mail bin in the education building by May 27, or send us an message at KofC.Council.14439@gmail.com. For more information about the camps go to diosav.org/vocations or contact Bill Fogarty at

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8 Yvette Carr P.O. Box 392 Springfield GA Phone CLELAND SITE PREP, INC. P.O Box 3822, Bluffton, SC Office-(843) * Fax (843) See us at Harland Howard Interior/Exterior Painting Services No Job too Big or too Small! Phone: References provided Register your Kroger Rewards card to help benefit the Outreach Assistance program. Saturday Evenings 5:00 pm Mass and Sunday Mornings 8:15 am -12:30 p.m. Please contact Denise Burdick for nursery needs during meetings at Ave Maria Shop St. Boniface Catholic Gift Shop Open after Saturday and Sunday Masses. Bibles, Catholic Children Books, Gifts, Rosaries, Medals, and much more!