A St. Boniface Weekly Publication

May 29, 2016 Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

~ Memorial Day Mass 9:00 a.m.

at St. Boniface Cemetery

~ High School Graduate Gifts

E V E R G R E E N 2

St. Boniface Catholic Church

110 North Buchanan Street

Edwardsville, Illinois 62025

Phone 618.656.6450 FAX 618.656.7669

Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki Bishop, Diocese of Springfield, IL

Very Reverend Jeffrey Goeckner, VF Pastor, Dean of the Alton Deanery

Reverend Paul Habing Ministerio Español

Deacon Daniel Corbett Permanent Deacon/Tribunal Advocate

Mrs. Robin Black-Rubenstein Pastoral Associate

Mrs. Linda Daniels, Mrs. Benna Denue, Mr. Jack Hake, Mr. Kurt Hylla,

Mr. Martin Morrissey, Mrs. Sue Papajcik Pastor’s Cabinet

Sister Anna Flanigan, OSF Principal, St. Boniface School

Mr. Mike Scholz Principal, Father McGivney Catholic High School

PARISH STAFF

Mrs. Benna Denue Parish Office Manager and Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Robin Hake Business Manager

Mrs. Cindy Zurliene Assistant Business Manager

Mr. Michael Joslyn Parish Campus Maintenance Manager

Mr. Ryan Hentz Parish Campus Maintenance Assistant

Mr. Bill Doerr Parish Campus Maintenance Assistant

Mr. Eddie Sjursen Parish Campus Night Security

Sister Kathleen Ann Mourisse, OSF Director of RCIA/RCIC

Mr. Tom Ohren Visitation Minister Coordinator

Miss Jill Griffin Director of Worship & Music

Dr. Marc Schapman Assistant Choir Director

Mrs. Barb Stamer Parish School of Religion Coordinator

Mr. John Lednicky Tech Specialist

Mrs. Judy Frank & Mrs. Jo Niebur Receptionists

Mrs. Linda Daniels Tribunal Advocate

Mrs. Sue Papajcik Safe Environment & Volunteer Coordinator

Mr. Marcelo Nieto Coordinador de la comunidad Español

Weekly Liturgy Schedule

Saturday Vigil—4:15 p.m. Sunday—8:15, 10:15 a.m. & 5:15 p.m. Sunday—Misa en Español —12:15 p.m.

Monday—5:45 p.m. Tuesday—8:00 a.m. Wednesday—6:45 p.m. Thursday—8:00 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. (bi-lingual Mass) Friday— 8:00 a.m.

(Recitation of the Rosary—weekdays 20 minutes before Mass)

Sacrament of Penance

Wednesday—6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Thursday—6:00 - 6:30 p.m. (bi-lingual)

Saturday—3:30 - 4:00 p.m. or by appointment

RAFFLE CALENDAR WINNERS

May 16—$40 Tiffany Brase*—Edwardsville, IL

May 17—$40 Serfas Family—Edwardsville, IL

May 18—$40 Tom Ohren—Glen Carbon, IL

May 19—$40 Kathy Goclan—Granite City, IL

May 20—$40 Rachelle Peeler—Glen Carbon, IL

May 21—$40 Mary Jo Eck—Houston, TX

May 22—$40 Rita Padfield—Breese, IL

* Denotes Bonus Entry winner

Issue 393 ~ May 29, 2016

On the Evergreen cover this week:

Memorial Day.

Office Hours

Monday—Friday

7:30 am-4:00 pm

Upcoming Baptism Class

Monday, June 6

In the Church 7:00 p.m.

Contact the Parish Office at 656-6450 to register or for more information.

Go to st-boniface.com to print out a Baptism Information Sheet. Click Sacraments and then Baptisms.

Rosary

The Knights of Columbus will be leading the Rosary before the 5:15 Mass on Sunday, May 29, starting at

4:45 p.m.

All are welcome.

Catholic Prayer for Troops

All-powerful and ever-living God, When Abraham left his native land and departed from his people, you kept him safe through all his journeys. Protect these soldiers. Be their constant companion and their strength in battle, Their refuge in every adversity. Guide them, O Lord, that they may return home in safety.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Summer Office Hours

The Parish Office will close at noon on Fridays

starting June 3.

Vacation Bible School

Save the Date: Vacation Bible School will be held the week of

July 25, 2016

NO MASS OR CONFESSIONS

on Thursday evening, June 9 & 16

S H E P H E R D ’ S N O T E S 3

May Work of Mercy

Visit and pray for the imprisoned

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

At times, we may find it hard to comprehend that Jesus is truly here and

present with us. Each time we receive Holy Communion, we truly receive Christ.

Nourished and strengthened by Jesus, we draw closer to him. Our participation in

Holy Communion allows us to live in greater love and unity with one another and gives us the strength we need to share

Christ’s light and love with others.

No June Pastoral Council Meeting ~ The Pastoral Council will NOT meet on Tuesday, June 7 @ 6:30 PM nor will the Council meet in July. Meetings will resume in August. Enjoy the summer off!

Annual Memorial Day Mass ~ The Memorial Day Mass at Saint Boniface Cemetery is Monday, May 30 @ 9 AM. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please bring lawn chairs. In the case of rain, the Mass will be celebrated in the Church.

High School Graduates Gift ~ Congratulations to all Saint Boniface High School graduates. May God bless you with much happiness and success! I am happy to present to ALL our high school graduates a complimentary (free) copy of Catholicism for Dummies. You can get your copy from myself before or after Mass over the next several weeks!

School Registration ~ Saint Boniface Parish School and Pre– School and Father McGivney Catholic High School continue to accept students for the 2016-17 school year. Please contact Sister Anna Flanigan, OSF at the Saint Boniface School Office @ 618.656.6917 and Mr. Mike Scholz at the FMCHS Office @ 618.855.9010.

STB2019 Planning Commission ~ The next meeting for the planning commission is Monday, June 6 @ 6:30 PM in the Bona Lounge.

Summertime Mass Attire ~ Summer might be a good occasion for casual attire, but it would be a good rule of thumb to keep in mind that beach attire is not church attire. Common sense rules of modesty apply to our attire at Mass.

Congratulations to the First Graduating Class of Father McGivney Catholic High School

Congratulations to our St. Boniface parishioners—Hannah Starnes, Hunter

Klette and Bryan Dammerich

Bonifest Bona Thanks!

To everyone who assisted in any way in making Bonifest a Bona Success.

To the 2016 Chairs: Ryan Hentz, Bri Oller, Jamie Perulfi, Craig and Nikki Potthast, John Zumwalt and

Monica Zumwalt.

Bonifest Run Chairs: Toby and Shawna Heddinghaus

Big Bonagiveaway Raffle Chairs: Josh and Sharon Hoffman & Jen Ribbing

Rest in Peace

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of

May God grant them eternal rest.

Tina Schubert Bob McLean

Mary Ann Dahlmann First Communion Pictures

Life Touch has delivered pictures from First Communion. Please stop by the counter in the Plaza

Lobby to pick up your picture packets.

There are also several Confirmation picture packets that still need to be picked up.

C A L E N D A R 4

Liturgy This Week May 30-June 5

Monday @ 9:00 a.m. ~ Cemetery Weekday in Ordinary Time Deceased Members of St. Boniface

Tuesday @ 8:00 a.m. ~ Chapel Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Ralph Cioffi

Wednesday @ 6:45 p.m. ~ Chapel St. Justin

Lucille Christine

Thursday ~ Chapel Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. ~ James Gorman, II 6:45 p.m. ~ Delores Russell

Friday 8:00 a.m. ~ Chapel Weekday in Ordinary Time

Michael Smith

Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ Church

4:15 p.m. Vigil Rufus Ramsey

Sunday ~ Church 8:15 a.m.

Joseph Jurkus 10:15 a.m.

Harry Hackethal 12:15 p.m. Misa en Español ~

la Capilla Rita Degenhardt 5:15 p.m.

St. Boniface Parishioners

May-June 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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30 Cemetery Mass 9:00 a.m. NO 5:45 pm MASS Office Closed

31 Martha & Mary Group 8:30 a.m. (AR); Handbell

Practice

6:30 p.m. (CH)

1 Nia 8:00 a.m.(OR); Quilters

8:30 a.m. (EV); Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. (CH)

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4 Jatcko/Kampwerth Wedding; Secular

Franciscans

Fraternity

Mtg. 5:30 p.m.

(AR)

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6 Planning Commission Mtg. 6:30 p.m. (BL); Baptism Class

7:00 p.m. (CH)

7 Martha & Mary Group 8:30 a.m. (AR); Grief Support 8:45 a.m. (OR) & 5:15 p.m. (AR); Pastoral Council Mtg. 6:30 p.m. (PO)

8 Nia 8:00 a.m.(OR); Quilters

8:30 a.m. (EV); St. Vincent de Paul Mtg. 7:00 p.m. (PO)

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14 Martha & Mary Group 8:30 a.m. (AR)

15 Nia 8:00 a.m.(OR); Quilters

8:30 a.m. (EV)

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18 Speicher/Parks Wedding

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21 Martha & Mary Group 8:30 a.m. (AR)

22 Nia 8:00 a.m.(OR); Quilters

8:30 a.m. (EV);

St. Vincent de Paul Mtg. 7:00 p.m. (PO)

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AR—Acorn Room / BL—Bona Lounge / CA—Chapel / CH—Church / OR—Oak Room / PO—Parish Office / S—School

St. Boniface Aftercare (Grief Support)

St. Boniface Aftercare invites you to join us Tuesday, June 7, for a coffee hour. Connect

with others who have suffered the loss of loved ones in the past year(s). This group offers

an opportunity to explore and share the journey of loss that many are traveling. You are not

alone. In meeting with others who have experienced recent loss we can continue to heal and

mend with the support of our Lord, our faith and each other. The coffee hour begins at 8:45

a.m. after the Tuesday morning Mass in the lower level of St. Boniface Church.

Cemetery Mass ~ May 30, 9:00 a.m.

Bring your lawn chairs and join us for Memorial Day Mass at St. Boniface Cemetery located at 501 Frederick St. in Edwardsville. If there is rain, Mass will be held in the church.

Note there will be NO 5:45 p.m. Mass that evening.

CRS Rice Bowl (Catholic Relief Services)

We received a certificate of appreciation from CRS for your donations of $1,927.17.

“Your prayers, fasting and almsgiving changed lives this Lent. Thank You!”

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Can’t connect? Dial 800-427-4626

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C A T H O L I C E D U C A T I O N 5

Dear Parishioners,

The school office will be closed Monday, May 30, in honor of Memorial Day. The office will be open each Monday in June and July (except for July 4th). The first payment of book and technology fees was due on May 11. The second book fee payment is due on

June 15. It may be made at the parish office on days that the school office is not open. Book fees increase to $200 on July 1, if payment is not received by that time.

Thank you to Patrick Couzins, David Dempsey, Sr., Sarah Kreke and Brianna Oller for their service on our School Board. We welcome Kelli Bishop, James Perulfi, Brian Stanhaus and Lori Williams to the board. They will begin their 3 year term in June.

Mrs. Mary Noud officially began her retirement from St. Boniface cafeteria this week. Mrs. Noud has been the head cook for 30 years. May God bless her for her faithful service, and may she enjoy only the good things that retirement can offer. She will be greatly missed! Thank you, Mary!

Mrs. Shelly Bell, one of the supervisors of our extended day program, will also be leaving St. Boniface. She hopes to use her skills as a full time teacher somewhere. We wish Mrs. Bell the best of luck.

Congratulations to our St. Boniface Graduates

Class of 2016

Thank you to all of our parents and parishioners who helped to make the 2016 school year a great one! Your prayers and support have been greatly appreciated. We look forward to a great new year in August; and hope to see you at Reading Buddies and our other events. Enjoy your summer.

Peace & All Good, Sr. Anna

Saint Boniface Parish School (Pre-K—8)

128 North Buchanan Edwardsville, IL 62025 Phone-618.656.6917 FAX-618.692.8385

stbschool@st-boniface.com

Fr. McGivney Catholic High School Athletic Teams are offering a number of camps this summer for boys and girls from 4th grade and up. For more information on Soccer, Boys & Girls Basketball and Volleyball camps go to www.mcgivneygriffins.com—Athletics—Summer Camps.

Calling all Middle School and Junior High Artists!!

Art Camp will be held June 13-17 at FMCHS. Morning session for grades 4-6 from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and afternoon session for grades 7-8 from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Cost is $75 per student (all supplies included).

Space is limited to 20 students per session so sign up early!

Contact FMCHS to register.

Father McGivney Catholic High School 7190 Bouse Rd. ~ Glen Carbon, IL 62034 phone: 618-855-9010 ~ fax: 618-855-9011

email: info@mcgivneygriffins.com

Parish School of Religion

PSR has concluded for this school year. Thank you to all the students and parents for their participation.

Registration forms for the 2016-2017 PSR school year were sent home with students. Please turn in completed forms to the Parish Office. Thank you and have a wonderful summer.

Nicholas Antonini Kurt Brase Carter Burnett David Dempsey Shivani Greene Nolan Guetterman Michael Hatley John Hilker Nicholas Hylla

Marta Korte Jonah McDonald Justin Mosby Zachary Paul Jack Pifer Gabrielle Rasche Mariah Starnes Austin Svoboda

Job Opportunity

St. Boniface School is seeking an Assistant Supervisor for our After School Care Program. Hours: Monday – Friday, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Please send a resume to stbschool@st-boniface or contact Sr. Anna, 656-6917.

Donate Your Soles to New Opportunities, Inc.

Help us raise funds for our organization by donating your new or gently worn, used shoes!

~ Please tie the shoes together before donating ~

Where: St. Boniface Church Lobby

When: May 29-June 12, 2016

New Opportunities, Inc. offers a Developmental Training Program for adults who reside in the Madison County area who are developmentally and physically challenged. While in the day program, individuals receive life skills and vocational training that is designed to enhance the skills necessary to function within a community environment. Life skills training is conducted in a classroom setting, as well as in the community so that individuals can learn in a natural environment to become self sufficient and independent. While participating in the work activities portion of the program, participants are paid while they learn to work as a team, follow instructions, and develop appropriate worker behaviors and attitudes.

F A I T H F O R M A T I O N 6

MINISTRY MINUTES

What are you Doing This Summer?

Here are some upcoming diocesan events for families/teens.

Diocesan Family Fun Camp June 30-July 2

Villa Maria Retreat Center, Lake Springfield

The Diocesan Family Fun Camp is a faith-filled affordable gathering for families of all ages and sizes. Held at the Villa Maria Catholic Life Retreat Center, this is the second year that we have gathered families so that they can truly relax, spend time in prayer – as individuals, married couples and as a whole family – and pause from the distractions of the modern world while enjoying true recreation. Different tracks will keep parents, teens and children engaged in different ways throughout the days. Activities currently planned are: nightly bonfires, a party barge boat excursion, hikes, games, movies and more. You will leave inspired, renewed and motivated to do wonderful things for God - precisely as a family! We are excited to have you join us. Contact www.dio.org/familylife/camp or call 217-321-1139. Scholarships are available to help with costs.

Teens Encounter Christ (TEC)

TEC is having their next weekend from June 25 to June 27, 2016. TEC is essentially Koinonia for teens (ages 16-21). Just like at Koinonia, we discover the Paschal Mystery by dying, rising and going forth with Jesus. Who are the young people you know who would benefit from the same experience? The application can be found online at http://www.tecofspringfield.com/ and then e-mailed to tecofspringfield@gmail.com. The cost of the weekend is $100 and will be held at the Latter Rain Retreat Center in Litchfield, IL. You may also contact Robin B-R at the parish office for more information.

Villa Maria Catholic Life Conference and Retreat Center Springfield, IL

‘Called and Sent’ is a program that offers high school students the opportunity to be formed as the next generation of disciples in the Church. The program will provide an environment in which young people will be able to encounter Christ in a personal and powerful way. They will come to understand who Christ is, and in coming to know Him, they will come to better understand who they are in relationship to Him. This then leads to a greater awareness of how they are called to live their faith intentionally as disciples. Go to http://dio.org/vocations/called-and-sent.html to view their brochure and to register.

Reflection ~ Robin Black-Rubenstein

“They all ate and were satisfied”, these words from Luke’s

Gospel remind us of the abundance of our Lord’s love and

care for us and for all creation. Often the message we hear in

the world is a message of scarcity, not abundance. One of my

favorite secular authors, Dr. Brene Brown in her book, Daring

Greatly, she has concluded through her research that we live

in a world that promotes the fear of not having and not being

enough. She believes through trust, honesty,

wholeheartedness and vulnerability we can change the culture

of scarcity and fear. I think her research and writing appeal to

me because it contains echoes of the teachings of my faith

directly from the Gospels. When we fear there is not enough,

like the disciples did in today’s Gospel, we “Dismiss” others

and send them looking for what they need on their own, but

when we trust that God will provide what we need, we are less

fearful that there will be enough. When we trust that we are

loved unconditionally by God then we are able to offer the

best of our selves to others. When we celebrate the Eucharist,

we become one with Christ’s Body and Blood. When we

accept the Eucharist into our being, we commit ourselves to

be present to others in service and in love. As disciples we are

to “Give them some food”. We have enough. We have Love

in abundance from our Lord.

Free Lunch Fridays

Our next service date is Friday, June 10. Contact Robin Black-Rubenstein at the parish office with any questions or to volunteer. Email rblackrubenstein@st-boniface.com.

S.A.K. (Serving Area Kids)

S.A.K. is a summer lunch program for school children to provide kids ages 15 and under FREE and healthy meals during the summer when school is out and cafeteria lunches are not available to students.

We continue to collect items for the SAK lunch program. The collection container is located in the lobby of the church. All volunteers have been sent information on your summer SAK assignments. Thank you for sharing your time and gifts with the children in our local community.

Suggested list of items to donate:

-Pudding and Jello cups

-Applesauce and fruit cups

-Individual cereal boxes

-Granola bars/cereal bars

-Single serve mac & cheese or soup

-Fruit snacks

-Juice boxes or pouches

-Small water bottles

-Single serve cheese/crackers

-Single serve cookies

-Single serve raisins

-Nonperishable single serve lunch items of any kind

M U S I C / Y O U T H M I N I S T R Y 7

UPCOMING EVENTS

ONE BREAD, ONE CUP LITURGICAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Monday, June 27 - Friday, July 1

Five high school students from our parish & Fr. McGivney High School will be attending this Liturgical Leadership conference at St. Meinrad Archabbey. Please keep them in your prayers this week as they reflect on and live out the call to discipleship of the Church. Youths who will be attending are: Katie Deakos, Lindsey Bonk, Kara Heinz, Adam Fults and Danielle Boulanger.

WORLD YOUTH DAY 2016 Friday, July 22 - Tuesday, August 2

Six youths from the parish join pilgrims from around the world in Poland to pray with Pope Francis. Please keep us in prayer this week for safe travels and that we may grow in our faith. Those travelling from our parish/neighboring parish will be: Lauren Serfas, Ryan Serfas, Kaitlyn Frick, Polly Czar, Bryan Dammerich & Maddie Litterst. Joan Green & Jill Griffin will be adult chaperones.

Please Pray for our Military Men & Women

Dan Boone Major Eldridge Browne Lars Engeberg Brandon Effler Mark Federspiel Ha Hatley

Nathan Henning Aaron Hines Steve Jones Kraig Kline Patrick Kohler

Andrew Kolakowski James Lavelle Erin Long

Nick McKenney

Adam Mitchell Michael Porter Ricky Ricciardi

Brian, Stephen and Peter Sambor

Kyle & Jake Schaake Beth McBride Shockey

Abe Stroot Sgt. Kevin Sullivan Sam Terry

Nickolas Varady Thomas Velez Adam Wendel Andrew Wright Evan Zeller

ST. BONIFACE CHOIR TRAVELING TO ROME

CHOIR TO SING MASS AT ST. PETER’S BASILICA

St. Boniface Parish Choir has been invited to join with other choirs from throughout the world in Rome next June 2017. The trip would include singing a Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. We are very excited and honored to have been invited to participate in this Choral Festival.

Anyone wishing to donate towards the trip may do so by sending a donation to the Parish Office or dropping it in the collection basket at Mass. Please indicate that your gift is for the Choir by marking “Rome” in the memo line. Thank you so much for your generosity!

Parishioners are also welcome to join us on this trip. If you’ve never been to Italy, now is your chance! Please contact Jill Griffin for a itinerary and cost information.

St. Boniface Choir on Catholic Radio About 2 months ago, St. Boniface Choir recorded a number of songs for Catholic Radio, AM 1080. These songs will be played throughout the year in-between programming. Following are the dates and times that you can tune in to hear our parish choir singing some of our favorite songs in the next few weeks:

Catholic Radio - AM 1080 Panis Angelicus - June 1 @ 4:00 p.m. Lord, I Need You - June 3 @ 7:55 a.m. Come to Jesus - June 7 @ 10:30 a.m.

The Call (Two Fishermen) - June 9 @ 1:56 p.m. Our God is Here - June 13 @ 5:56 p.m. Sow the Word - June 15 @ 9:58 a.m.

God Will Make a Way - June 17 @ 2:55 p.m. Lamb of God - June 21 @ 3:05 p.m.

Auditions for The Young Catholic Musicians

The choir and orchestra of The Young Catholic Musicians will hold auditions during June in preparation for their 43rd year of service to the Church. These young people (aged 9-17) represent over 50 parishes and schools in the St. Louis Metro area. They learn quality liturgical music and lead the music for Mass once each month at different parishes. Singers and instrumentalists (brass, woodwinds, strings and percussion) call Fr. Bruce Forman (314-231-7464) or Mrs. Mary Smith (314-962-9260) for additional information and to schedule an audition.

Visit our web pages at www.archstl.org/musicians or www.youngcatholicmusicians.com.

PARISHIONER INFORMATION FORM

Please complete and place in the collection basket or mail to:

110 N. Buchanan St., Edwardsville, IL 62025

NAME_________________________________________

ADDRESS______________________________________

_______________________________________________

TELEPHONE___________________________________

E-MAIL ________________________________________

Please check the appropriate item(s):

____ Change of address ____ New baby

____ New phone/e-mail ____ Leaving parish

____ Send electronic giving information

____ Send new parishioner form

T I M E / T A L E N T / T R E A S U R E 8

Weekly Financial Report

Collection 5/22/2016

Envelope collection $11,910.00

EFT Contributions $7,130.00

Mail/Loose Contributions $1,101.40

Angel Fund (STB/FMCHS) $130.00

Fundraisers $250.00

Memorial $2,140.00

Sacramental Fees $500.00

ACSA $190.00

Building Fund $335.00

Gift Shop $77.37

TOTAL INCOME $23,765.77

Budgeted Income $25,000.00

Overage/Shortage ($1,234.23)

Diocesan Collections $675.00

Catholic Times 2.00

Funeral Lunch Volunteers June 2016 ~ Committee #2

Team Leader Betty Franke with Brandi Couzins, Julie Davis, Carole Grapperhaus, Ned & Denise Guetterman, Kay Fisher, Cindy Kolakowski, Theresa Lavelle, Pat Niehaus, Lisa

Rolves and Judy Vieth

COLLECTION COUNTERS for TUESDAY, May 31, 2016

Sue Papajcik, Tom Jacober and Shirley Lanham

Heavenly Dusters - Committee #4

Circle of Moms Contact: Carissa Hess

Stewardship

The more popular name for today’s Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ is Corpus Christi, which of course in Latin means the “Body of Christ.” The Church has celebrated this feast at this time since it was proclaimed by Pope Urban IV in 1264.

We are asked on this day to concentrate on two expressions of the Body of Christ — the Holy Eucharist and the Church itself. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (#1327) states the importance of the Eucharist quite succinctly and directly: “In brief, the Eucharist is the sum and summary of our faith.” At the center of every Mass is our celebration of the Eucharist. The word “Eucharist” comes from the Greek word eucharistia which means “thanksgiving.” It is through the Eucharist which we receive the Lord’s greatest gift to us, and it should be in thanksgiving and delight which we receive it.

This holy day should also remind us of all those things for which we should be thankful. Gratitude is at the basis of a life of stewardship. It is through thanksgiving for all we have received, especially the Holy Body and Blood of Christ through the Eucharist, that we find the motivation and the commitment to be good stewards.

The Pontiff Emeritus Benedict XVI in one of his writings spoke of the Eucharist in this way: “In the Eucharist a communion takes place that corresponds to the union of man and woman in marriage. Just as they become ‘one flesh,’ so in the Eucharist we all become ‘one spirit,’ one person with Christ.” Today we thank God for the incredible gift to us of the Eucharist.

Robin Hake, Business Manager rhake@st-boniface.com

Stewardship Prayer

Oh, God hear our prayer as we seek to be good stewards of the many gifts You have bestowed on us. Give us wisdom to discern Your will for us, strength to meet the challenge, and the grace to be steadfast in our commitment to You. Let us use our time, talent and treasure for Your greater honor and glory. In Your name, we pray. Amen.

St. Boniface appreciates your gifts to the church. We would like to suggest some ways to make your gift giving easier:

• Easy and convenient! EFT is an automatic withdrawal from your checking account on a monthly basis. There are no service fee charges! All we need is a copy of your cancelled check and your authorization form for an amount to be given automatically. Once a month giving is as easy as paying your light bill!

• Traditional weekly contribution envelopes provided by the church. This allows us to give you credit for the gifts you give to the church. We have no way to credit anonymous gifts of cash.

• Are you visiting or have not yet registered? We will send you a thank you letter for your contribution (if you give by check) that can be used for tax purposes. Cash donations are more difficult unless a name and address are included with the gift.

All gifts to St. Boniface are tax deductible!

E V E R G R E E N A N N O U N C E M E N T S 9

Knights of Columbus, Edwardsville Council 1143

Calling All Catholic Men: The Knights of Columbus is holding their next major degree on Sunday, June 5, beginning with registration at 12:30 p.m. This is a perfect opportunity to join our ranks and help us in our charitable, family and fun activities. Contact Scott Bayless, sbayles@gmail.com, to get more information on the process of being a Knight.

Bar-B-Que: The Knights are having a BBQ on Sunday, June 12, at the KC Hall, 7132 Marine Rd., Edwardsville. We are serving baby back ribs, pork steaks, chicken, pulled pork and brats from 11:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Dinners and sandwiches are available. Dinners come with two sides (potato salad, macaroni salad, baked beans, coleslaw and apple sauce) and sandwiches come with one. Eat in the hall or carry out.

Golf Fundraiser: All are welcome to join the Knight’s largest fundraiser of the year, which provides us the funds to contribute to the two parishes and high school we support, will be held on Saturday, July 9, at Oak Brook Golf Club. Our contributions depend on all parishioners making this fundraiser a success. More details to follow but reserve the date now. Contact Scott Garman, sgarman@tindallconstruction.com, to get your foursome reserved or to offer sponsorships/donations.

Fish Fry: The Knights hold a Fish Fry on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month. Hours are from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Daughters of Isabella O’Reilly Circle 218: Our next meeting is Monday, June 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the KC Hall.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR NEXT WEEKEND —JUNE 4-5, 2016

Ministries Vigil—4:15 p.m. Sunday—8:15 a.m. Sunday—10:15 a.m. Sunday—5:15 p.m.

Ministers of Holy Communion

John and Jenny Sanford 692-9815

Kristin Donaldson Nancy Hanson

Shawna Heddinghaus Sam Knebel Melissa Litterst Jeff Papajcik Jodi Roberts

Robin B. Rubenstein Sandy Stevens Barb Sutorius Randy Uebinger

Leone Burns Sharon Hengehold

Joe Hines Steve Hyten Celeste Korte Angela Paul Jan Reilly Ron Schmidt Pamela Starnes Tim Tosovsky

Justin Zimmerman

Jennifer Bauer David Boduch Jerry Davis Emily Gates Bonnie Hajny Deb Hilling

Cindy Kolakowski Kit Morrissey Judy Savant Colleen Sweet Keith Sweet

Cindy Clark Aaron Jatcko

Bethany Kerkhover Heather Lautner Barb Stamer

Jessica Westerhold Volunteer Needed

Readers

Barb Leardi 656-3917

Katelynne Roberts Kent Roberts Craig Roberts

Pat Oser Tim Harr

Daniel Martin

Mathiew Doyle Isabella Doyle Jakob Doyle

Kinga Lozowski Volunteer Needed Ingrid Lozowski

Ushers

David & Susie Knetzer 960-5677

Brian Jones Kevin Kretzer Greg Stovall Keith Sutorius James Trebing

Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed

Michael Hines Ray Kerkemeyer Gregg Korte William Lanham Cliff Sachs Bill Schwarz Vern Zurliene

Volunteer Needed

Dan Boner Jane Case Floyd Frey Loren Jatcko

Adam Kampwerth Don Lange

Jerry McNichols Daniel Willis

Diane Jacober Hunter Klette Dave Knetzer Randy Otrembiak Craig Riley Albert Schug

Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed

Altar Servers

Fr. Jeff 656-6450

Emily Jones Ethan Potthast Anthony Weber

Mark Luchtefeld Mary Westerhold Patty Wiemers

Jack Brammeier Emma Heinle Jacob Huber

Penny Edwards Auggie Magarida Isabel Magarida

Sacristan

Mary Westerhold 656-6536

Jeff Litterst Sharon Hengehold Sondie Brammeier Barb Stamer

Greeters

Nora Meyer 656-5248

Janice Boyer Judy Frank

Barbara Giardina Barb Harr

Joe Doyle Azar Doyle

Jessica Grieshaber Judy Veith

Scrip Sales Jennifer Jones Nicole Potthast

Yoko Hein Hope Johnson

Karen Brewster Nicole Schapman

Rachel Conrey Suzie Taylor

Cantors

Jill Griffin 610-6972

Reese Pifer Emily Amick

Theresa Lavelle Vince Schlueter

Joe Catalano Ryan Fitzpatrick

Catherine Nosacka

STB FINANCE COUNCIL Chris Amick, Pete Deakos, Chris Gelsinger, Robin Hake, Brian Jones, Celeste

Korte, Mark Luchtefeld & Randy Uebinger

STB PASTORAL COUNCIL Robin Black-Rubenstein, Maria Carrion, Deacon Dan Corbett,

Linda Daniels, Lacey Gelsinger, Rich Hahn, Jim Jatcko, Arthur Langston, Georgann Lautner, Jeff Litterst, Marisa Nieto, Clyde Nosser, Lauren Serfas,

Nathan Vuagniaux & Mary Westerhold

STB STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL Cindy Clark, Jennifer Milburn, Brad Serfas, Nathan Vuagniaux,

Kristi Hyten & Stephen Miller

STB SCHOOL BOARD

Chris Amick, Pat Couzins, David Dempsey, Bob Greer, Sarah Kreke, Kit Morrissey, Sean Nesbit & Briana Oller

FMCHS SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVES Jane Boone and Jack Hake

MEETINGS Pastoral Council .....................................1st Tuesday STB School Board .......................................Monthly FMCHS School Board…………….4th Thursday Finance Council ......................................... Quarterly St. Vincent de Paul .............2nd & 4th Wednesday

CHURCH is open for prayer and visits: Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m.—6:30 p.m.

***** BULLETIN SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 4:00 p.m. *****

Contact Cindy Zurliene at czurliene@st-boniface.com

SACRAMENTS

Baptisms ~ Please contact the Parish Office for registration information. Prior to baptism, parents are required to attend a one-hour seminar.

Parents may attend the seminar before their child is born.

Penance ~ Saturday 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Thursday (Bi-lingual) 6:00—6:30 PM Or by appointment. Communal services are celebrated during Advent and Lent.

Marriage ~ If you are considering marriage, a minimum of six months is required for preparation. A wedding date cannot be set until after the first meeting with the pastor. At that time, the diocesan and parish guidelines

will be explained.

Anointing of the Sick ~ Parishioners who are seriously or critically ill, or having surgery, should contact the pastor for the celebration of the

sacrament.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults ~ The R.C.I.A. is an ongoing formation process for adults who are interested in becoming a Catholic and would like to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and First

Eucharist. Call the Parish Office for additional information.

PARISH REGISTRATION New parishioners are always welcome!

You may register in person or by calling the Parish Office. Forms are on the counter in the gathering area.

ST. BONIFACE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION Our Parish cemetery is located one mile north of the church on Frederick Street. Contact the Parish Office or Jerry Hengehold at

656-2550 for additional information.

Diocesan Child Abuse Reporting and Investigation number (217) 321-1155.

D I R E C T O R Y—I N F O R M A T I O N 10

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Bill Hunter

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Alliance

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HALL RENTALS AVAILABLE

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Water Lines-Repairs-Gas Lines

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DANIEL L. BONER, Lifetime Parishioner

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Parishioner

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Dr. David HytenGeneral Dentistry618-656-1914

2110-A Troy Road, Edwardsville

A funeral home “Honoring Life”

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STEVEN C. STOLTE WOODWORKING

Custom Made

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Computer Work Stations

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Realtoaltor

5201 Godfrey Road

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