St. Boniface Catholic Church 1952 GA Hwy. 21 South Springfield, GA 31329 January 13, 2019 The Baptism 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 DRE@sbcatholic.com. outreach@sbcatholic.com WEB ADDRESS www.sbcatholic.com BAPTISMS/WEDDINGS Please contact Fr. Martino for an appointment. 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. 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 706-825-3032 Bulletin Deadline We welcome your contributions to the bulletin. Deadline for submission is Wednesday, by 12:00 noon
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January 13, 2019 Baptism of the Lord John answered them all, I baptize you with water; but he who is mightier than I is coming he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit... (Luke 3:16) The Catholic Catechism states that Jesus immersion in the water is a sign for all human beings of the need to die to themselves to do God s will. In other words, as baptized Catholics there is only one gift that we need to give to Jesus the gift of ourselves. Surrender yourself to God, place your trust in Him and allow the Holy Spirit to work through you for the greater glory of God. 13 de enero de 2019 Bautismo del señor "respondió Juan a todos, diciendo: «Yo os bautizo con agua; pero viene el que es más fuerte que yo, y no soy digno de desatarle la correa de sus sandalias. Él os bautizará en Espíritu Santo y fuego»." (Lucas 3:16) El Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica afirma que "la inmersión de Jesús en el agua es una señal para todos los seres humanos de la necesidad de morir para hacer la voluntad de Dios". En otras palabras, como católicos bautizados solo hay un regalo que debemos dar a Jesús - el don de nosotros mismos. Ríndete a Dios, deposita tu confianza en Él y permite que el Espíritu Santo trabaje a través de ti para la mayor gloria de Dios. TODAY S READINGS First Reading Isaiah speaks of the Servant whom the Lord upholds; he shall bring forth justice to the nations (Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7) or Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11. Psalm The Lord will bless his people with peace (Psalm 29) or Psalm 104. Second Reading Jesus was anointed by God with the Holy Spirit; he went out healing and doing good (Acts 10:34-38) or Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7. Gospel A voice comes from heaven proclaiming Jesus as the beloved Son, with whom God is well pleased (Luke 3:15-16, 21-22). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Heb 1:1-6; Ps 97:1, 2b, 6, 7c, 9; Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 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 62:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-10; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11 Do you truly know how bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus? Come hear about the Sacrament of the Eucharist at RCIA this Monday, Jan. 14. All Catholics are invited to join us from 7-8:30PM in the Hope Meeting Room. No sign-up is needed. WELCOME! CALLED TO SERVE For many weeks now, we have been celebrating the appearance of the divine presence in human form. As a child, he came to Mary and Joseph, was seen by the shepherds, and then by some wandering magi from the East. Today we celebrate another showing, later in time, to a group gathered at the Jordan River. John hesitated to baptize Jesus, whom he recognized as one mightier than I. But he did as Jesus asked, and the Holy Spirit descended and heaven s voice spoke to Jesus, You are my beloved Son. Jesus was beginning his public life of teaching and service. Soon he would start calling others to join him. Peter was one of the first to be called by Jesus. In today s second reading, he announces the heart of the message, peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. Peter was called, and you and I are called to spread that message and to serve God s word. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Monday: Thursday: St. Anthony Friday: Saturday: The Baptism of the Lord First Week in Ordinary Time begins Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins Julian Calendar Theophany (Epiphany); Blessed Virgin Mary
Liturgical Ministry Schedule Jan. 19 5:00 p.m. AS M & R Mondziel, & C Reynolds EM P & T Liebl, J Sheahan, Don Smith, & P Tanguay L Lynn Duncan U D Avard, C Gish, & Lucy Duncan Jan. 20 8:30a.m. AS Jace, Payton, & Jason Whatley EM M McCumber, M Heyman, L Santos, & T Richtman L C Leonard U M Tessier, J Richtman, & Volunteer 11:00 a.m. AS A McIntosh, R Clark, & J Skokna EM J & J McIntsoh, D Gadomski, & P Rodriguez L J Williamson U L & J Davis & 2 Volunteers *No Children s Liturgy* The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2019 theme has been selected, and finds its origins in Deuteronomy. Justice, Only Justice, You Shall Pursue (cf. Deuteronomy 16:20) was chosen for its powerful message of promoting truth, equality and unity. The initial work on the theme for this year s Week of Prayer was prepared by a group of representatives from different parts of Indonesia, including the Communion of Churches in Indonesia and the Indonesian Catholic Bishops Conference. The texts were finalized during a meeting of the International Committee of the Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of Churches and the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. Fr. Tom Orians, SA Associate Director of the Graymoor Ecumenical and Interreligious Institute noted, Every year, Christians across the world gather in prayer for growth in unity. We do this in a world where corruption, greed and injustice bring about inequality and division. We are called together to form a united witness for justice and for Christian Unity that becomes a means of Christ s healing grace for the brokenness of the world. Only by heeding Jesus s prayer that they all may be one can we witness to living unity in diversity. The Christians of Indonesia found that the words of Deuteronomy, Justice, and only justice, you shall pursue (cf. Deuteronomy 16:18-20) spoke powerfully to their situation and needs, and recognized this common need throughout the world. The traditional period in the northern hemisphere for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is January 18 to 25. Those dates were proposed in 1908 by Servant of God, Fr. Paul Wattson, Founder of the Society of the Atonement, to cover the original days of the Feasts of the Chair of St. Peter (January 18) and the Conversion of St. Paul (January 25), and therefore have a symbolic significance. This week at St. Boniface - Jan. 13-Jan. 19 Sunday: Mass- 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Faith Formation-9:45 a.m. Catholic Focus- 9:45 a.m. New Comers Breakfast-9:45 a.m. Bingo Nursing home-6:30 p.m. Monday: Tuesday: Counting Team 2-10:00 a.m. RCIA-7:00 p.m. Parish Council Mtg.-7:00 p.m. Mass: 8:30 a.m. 5pm Choir Practice-6:00 p.m. Spanish Choir Practice-7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Mass- 8:30 a.m. Followed by Adoration Rosary Group- 9:30 a.m. Outreach-11:00 a.m. Sunday Choir-5:30 p.m. Youth Group-7:00 p.m. K of C 4th degree Mtg.-7:00 p.m. Capital Campaign Logistic Mtg.-7:00pm Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Mass- 8:30 a.m. Yoga-9:30 a.m. K of C Officers Mtg.-7:00 p.m. Spanish Choir Practice-7:00 p.m. Mass-7:00 p.m. Followed by Adoration Reconciliation-4:00 p.m. Rosary - 4:30-p.m. Mass- 5:00 p.m. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Merry Christmas! Share that cheerful greeting with some folks today. They may wonder if you have had any Elvis sightings lately, attended Star Trekkie conventions, or were Cleopatra in a previous lifetime. Despite the skeptics, today is solidly within the Christmas season. In fact, in some strands of the Christian tradition it represents the clearest manifestation of the mystery of the Incarnation. On Christmas Day, for example, the Gospel reading is the Prologue of John s Gospel, which reveals the glory of Christ shining through our humanity precisely in his baptism.at any rate, this is an ancient feast, celebrated first in Egypt sixteen centuries ago. More than most other ancient people, the Egyptians understood the life giving properties of water. On this day, they drew water from the Nile, so central in the history of their people, and reserved it in honor. Many other places copied the custom, so that St. John Chrysostom wrote of people in Antioch gathering at midnight to collect flowing water into vessels they brought from home since today there is a blessing on the water. At home for dinner tonight, decorate the table with beautiful bowls of water and white candles, toast one another with goblets of sparkling water, and light a Christmas candle in the window one last time. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.
11th Annual Ecumenical Dinner Please join us for our 11th annual Ecumenical Pot- Luck Supper. Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in celebration of Christian Unity, with our brothers and sisters of Effingham County. This years theme, "Justice, Only Justice, You Shall Pursue (cf. Deuteronomy 16:20), was chosen for its powerful message of promoting truth, equality and unity. So please join us in promoting this powerful message to bring Unity among all Christains. We ask that you please bring a dish of your favorite food or dessert to share. Entertainment this year will be provided by our very own 5pm Choir and Spanish Choir. May He Rest in Peace Our thoughts and prayers go out to Joyce Mixson on the recent death of her brother, John Ray, who passed away on December 20, 2019. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God now rest in eternal peace. Thank you My thanks and gratitude for your thoughtful Christmas greetings and gifts. Please be assured of my thoughts and prayers for you during our new year! -Fr. Wes Lamb Pastor Emeritus Your contributions for the weekend of Jan. 06, 2018 Adult $6,030.00 Children $32.75 Building Fund $1,609.00 Bills Paid This Week $5,141.46 Thank you for your continued generosity Sunday 01/13 Tuesday 01/15 Wednesday 01/16 Thursday 01/17 Friday 01/18 Saturday 01/19 Mass Intentions Jan. 13 - Jan. 19 +Heather Van Buren +David Patterson Bryan Van Buren Debra Lafferty Muriel Healy Rita Visconti +John Ray CCW Save the Date!! It s that time of the year again, to clean YARD out your closets, garage, and extra rooms. The annual CCW yard sale is coming soon! February 2, 2019, from 7 am to 2pm. We will start excepting items on Sunday January 27, after the 11 am Mass and thoughout the week. We will need volunteers to help set up the Parish Hall that day and also to help clean up the day of the yard sale. Please contact Janice Howard if you would like to help at how1235@aol.com. Christmas Decorations and Poinsettias We will be taking down Christmas decorations after the 11:00 Mass this weekend if there is anyone who would like to help. Also, if anyone would like to take a Poinsettia home after that Mass you are welcome to do so. The Knights of Columbus are pleased to announce the winners in this year's Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest. Each winner receives a prize of $25 and their posters advance to the state competition to represent our district, where we wish them well. The many fine entries in this contest are posted in the Education Building for all to see. Thank you to the students, parents, and teachers for supporting this event. Ava Green (Ages 5-7) Airo Ranera (Ages 8 10) Thomas Jobe (Ages 11-14) Bishops Annual Appeal This week Father Martino received a letter from Bishop Hartmayer congratulating the parish on reaching our 2018 Appeal goal. This letter is posted on the outside bulletin board for you to see. By now most of you have received your letter for the upcoming 2019 BAA. The BAA will begin the weekend of January 19-20 with this year s theme, Who Is My Neighbor? Our parish goal this year is $29,281.00. With your help, we can assure the continued support of many important programs that help thousands in our diocese each year with education for children, and seminary students, evangelization and Christian initiation, ongoing formation for the clergy and more. We are blessed with much; let us be a blessing to others. Homeless Children in Effingham County Do You want To Help? Come learn more about Family Promise, Tuesday January 15, at 7pm in the Hope room in the office building. Retrouvaille The announcement that was in last weekends bulletin for Retrouvaille in Augusta has been cancelled. Please forgive the inconvenience caused by the decision to cancel. --Karl & Sonia Quinn-- Community Coordinators - Augusta Retrouvaille
Please pray For all those homebound, in the hospital or nursing homes and especially those who care for them. We also ask prayers for those not listed and those we are not aware of that are ill. Kaye Wolfe Babot, Fr. Isador Baky, Tami Brant, Marlee Brantley, Bob Brewer, Chuck Brown, Diana Cato, Nadine Chapman, Andy & Kathy Chester, Nancy Corley, Loretta Dahlweiner, Peter DI Lella, Susan Dehyle, Rindy Denmark, Isabell Duffy, Celina Eaddy, Tracey Edenfield, Parks Elrick, Wendy Fears, Becky Fields, Dan Gonzales, Eric Guge, Felipe & Manuela Garza, Greg Hlavac, Muriel Healy, Collen Higgs, Brantyne Knight, Nicholas Knight, Sandy Kowalski, Michelle Kronen, Linda Liebl, Rosa Lewis, Debra Lafferty, Vince & Sandra Mackey, Frances Maher, John & Michael Maher, Tom and Bridget Maher, David Matzdorf, Mary McGrath, Justin McGregor, Nancy Miller, Halario Miranda, Porfirio & Elizabeth Miranda, Tracey Hickox Mulligan, Phil Pastrano, Steve and Mary Pizzino, Olga Ramirez, Lynn Richardson, Lora Riner, Joel Rivera, Richard Rohrer, Kathy Singley, Eva Shelley, Tara Shelley, Kendall Stump, Alan Swartz, Benji Sharrow, Tim & Jill Shumacher, Elijah Sims, Abby Smith, Angel Smith, Nick Stevens, Ed & Delores Talick, Boris Tang, Burr & Helen Tolles, Rosemary Usher, Bryan Van Buren, Rita Visconti, Darwin Webb, Bernie Weber, Julie & Larry Weddle, Theresa Wichert, Gary Wilkes A time of war, and a time of peace: We pray for those that serve in our military COL Brian Healy, TSGT Brian A. Lafond, SSGT. Steven Liebl, A1C Cameron Rahn, E3 Steven Talick Jr., CW4 Scott Durrer Protect and guide our men and women in uniform, strengthen them in their trials. Give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Second-grade prayer check Second-graders will be prayer-checked Sunday, January 27. Traditional prayers are a time-honored part of our Catholic heritage and an essential component to being ready for First Communion in May. Please make sure your child is prepared. Attention, Pre-K parents Please encourage your child to use the bathroom before class. Group bathroom visits during class create a disruption and cut down on learning time. Thanks for your cooperation in this. New penance policy Per Fr. Martino, Faith Formation penance will no longer be held during class time. Parents are invited to bring their children with them to parish penance services held during Advent and Lent. Or you may bring your child any Saturday from 4 to 4:30 pm to the confessional in back of the parish hall. Fr. Martino is always available for confession on request. To schedule, call him at 706.825.3032. Absences Absence from Faith Formation is considered excused in the case of illness, family emergency, funeral or previously-scheduled family occasion (such as a wedding). Students in sacramental classes (grades 2, 8 and 9) are permitted only two excused absences. Please notify the DRE by phone or email, including the child s grade, with any excused absence. With 165 kids in the program, it s impossible to keep up with verbal notifications. Thanks for understanding. For more information about Faith Formation, contact Celeste Gish at 912.754.1432 or celestegish@windstream.net. Virtus Training The VIRTUS "Protecting God's Children for Adults" training will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2019 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at St. Peter the Apostle Church, 7020 Concord Rd., Savannah. This class has content not suitable for young children. Childcare is NOT provided, so please make arrangements accordingly. No one under age 18 will be admitted due to sensitive subject matter - no infants, no toddlers, no children, no teens. You MUST log in through VIRTUS website to receive credit for session The class will start promptly at 5:30 pm. Once doors are closed no late admittance will be allowed. This training is required for all who provide either paid or volunteer ministry in our diocese who in the course of their ministry come into contact with minors. Space is limited to and registration is required by registering online at VIRTUS Online. Please arrive early - no admittance once the session begins. Latecomers will need to reschedule. Questions? Please call Sister Terencia at 912-896-5156 Office for the Protection of Children and Young People, Toll free reporting hotline:(888) 357-5530. SELF-DISCIPLINE The greatest of all warriors in the siege of Troy had not the preeminence because nature had given him strength and he carried the largest bow, but because self-discipline had taught him how to bend it. Daniel Webster
What is it? It s an opportunity to visit with Catholic Sisters in their residences and hear their stories. You will meet sisters from six different religious orders who minister in Savannah. There will be time for discussions about religious life, prayer and food. We will meet in the parking lot at the Catholic Pastoral Center and spend the afternoon and evening traveling to four residences. START: Catholic Diocese of Savannah - Pastoral Center - Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 12:30 Who is invited? **Single women between the ages of 16 35. First stop Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary St. James the Less Convent ~refreshments~ Second stop Our Lady of Confidence Carmelite Monastery ~refreshments~ Third stop Sisters of Mercy & Sisters of St. Joseph Convent of the Sisters of Mercy ~refreshments~ Fourth stop Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Missionary Franciscans of the Immaculate Conception ~refreshments~ FINISH: Catholic Diocese of Savannah - Pastoral Center Convent Crawl Registration Contact: Sr. Donna Jo Loeper, SSJ via e-mail or phone (no text) -- donnaloeper@comcast.net / 912-484-7860 *Registration forms to be returned no later than January 21* Convent Crawl Transportation is provided -- **There is a limit of 15 participants.
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