St. Boniface Catholic Church

1952 GA Hwy 21 South

Springfield, GA 31329

March 27, 2016

Easter Sunday Of the

Resurrection of our Lord

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 8:30 a.m. Religious Education

Sunday Mornings 9:45-10:45 a.m. When school is in session

ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please contact Fr. Martino day or night if a priest is

needed in an emergency.1-706-825-3032 Bulletin Deadline

We welcome your contributions to the bulletin. Deadline for submission is Thursday at 12:00 pm

PARISH STAFF

FR. MARTINO BÁ THÔNG NGUYEN, PASTOR RICK RAFTER, DEACON

PATTIE LIEBL, PARISH SECRETARY CELESTE GISH, DRE

KATHY O’SAKO, OUTREACH ASSISTANCE BERNIE WEBER, CUSTODIAN

DON SMITH, CUSTODIAN PARISH STAFF EMAIL pastor@sbcatholic.com

parishoffice@sbcatholic.com dre@sbcatholic.com

outreach@sbcatholic.com WEB ADDRESS

www.sbcatholic.com BAPTISM

Please contact Fr. Martino for an appointment. WEDDINGS

Please contact Fr. Martino for an appointment a minimum of four months before wedding date.

WE REMEMBER YOU, O RISEN LORD

We remember you, O risen Lord, New Covenant at the feast of the cross. Your resurrection

dresses the table for the bread of heaven and the cup of salvation. Blessed are you! —From Come, Lord Jesus by Lucien Deiss, CSSP, copyright © 1976, 1981, Lucien Deiss. Published by World Library Publications. p.163

DRAWN INTO THE STORY “We are witnesses!” The scripture readings

for Easter Sunday concentrate on details report-

ed by eyewitnesses. Listen carefully and you

will be drawn into the stories yourself. Peter re-

ports the good works Jesus did, his death on the

cross, and his resurrection. The passage from

John’s Gospel has us running to the empty tomb

with Peter and John and peering inside to see the

cloths used to cover Jesus’ body. Psalm 118

sums up our response: “It is wonderful in our

eyes!”

What resurrection details do we see in our

lives today? How have we died to our old lives

and been raised up again with Jesus? Let us pay

attention to the new life around us. It is wonder-

ful in our eyes.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11;

Mt 28:8-15

Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22;

Jn 20:11-18

Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:

13-35

Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48

Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27;

Jn 21:1-14

Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-21; Mk

16:9-15

Sunday: Acts 5:12-16; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-

24; Rv 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19;

Jn 20:19-31

April 2

5:00 pm

AS Leslie, Lynn, & Lucy Duncan

EM C Reynolds, N McEvoy, G Hixenbaugh,

A & G Bazemore

L P Galasco

U Donna Smith, J Branham, & D Avard

April 3

8:30 am

AS J Whatley, M McCumber, & T DePace

EM C Weber, B Weber, L & D Ganser

L A Baker

U P Wayco, A & G Snyder

11:00 am

AS J Skokna, L Davis, & B Fogarty

EM R Monteleone, D Robider, T Hood, & B Bazemore

L K Mason

U R Castillo, L Stark, & J Davis

Children’s Liturgy

Volunteer 1-M Felipe Volunteer 2-C Felipe

Youth Volunteers: J Whatley & M Deyhle

EASTER SUNDAY

“He went about doing good and healing all those

oppressed by the devil, for God was with

him.” (Acts 10:38)

On this Easter Sunday, allow Jesus to fill your mind,

body and soul. Pray for guidance on how to live your

life, open your heart to those in need and give thanks

to God for all that He has given you.

What do we have in Christ?

(Before you read any further in the Bulletin-

Please Read This!)

A love that can never be fathomed

A life that can never die

A righteousness that can never be tarnished

A peace that can never be understood

A rest that can never be disturbed

A joy that can never be diminished

A hope that can never be disappointed

A glory that can never be clouded

A light that can never be darkened

A happiness that can never be interrupted

A strength that can never be weakened

A purity that can never be denied

A beauty that can never be marred

A wisdom that can never be confused

Resources that can never be exhausted

These are what Christ Brings to us

Why are we willing to settle for less? Jubilee Year of Mercy

March 27, 2016

Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of the Lord

This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and

be glad. Alleluia! Easter is always, but especially in this

Jubilee Year of Mercy, the victory of God’s gentle but

invincible mercy raising up Jesus, “faithful witness, the

first-born of the dead” (Revelation 1:5), “first-born

among many brothers [and sisters]” (Romans 8:29), con-

quering death in all its forms, in all of us in the human

family. In Luke’s Vigil Gospel, heavenly messengers

send the women forth: “Remember what [Jesus] said to

you” (Luke 24:6). In John’s Gospel, the empty tomb

likewise “sends forth” Mary Magdalene, Peter, and the

Beloved Disciple, who believe though they do not fully

understand. Finally, Luke’s evening “Emmaus” Gospel

sends us forth, as “missionaries of mercy,” assuring us

that we will encounter the Risen Lord, today and every

day, in “the stranger” we meet along life’s journey, in

“the Word that makes our hearts burn within us,” and “in

the breaking of bread”

(see Luke 24:32, 35).

This week at St. Boniface March 27-April 2

Sunday: Happy Easter

Sunday Mass: 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

No Faith Formation

Monday: Easter Monday

Office Closed

Tuesday: Mass 8:30 am

Lectio Divina-7:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Mass 8:30 a.m.

K of C Business Mtg.-7:00 p.m.

Thursday: Mass 8:30 a.m.

Friday: Mass 8:30 a.m.

Saturday Boston Butt Pick up- 11-4:00 p.m.

Reconciliation: 4:00 p.m.

Rosary: 4:30 p.m.

Mass: 5:00 p.m.

Your contributions for the weekend of

March 20, 2016

Adult $4,963.34

Children $31.78

Debt Reduction $1,850.00

Mortgage Balance $231,540.11

Bills paid last week $814.52

Mass Intentions for the Week of Mar. 27-Apr. 2

Sunday 3/27 ♥Nancy Dotson

+Stanley Kowalski

Tuesday 3/29 +Jerica Harris

Wednesday 3/30 ♥Fr. Wes Lamb

Thursday 3/31 +Lillian Kowalski

Friday 4/01 ♥Rita Visconti

Saturday 4/02 ♥Joe Cihla

Craft Group

The craft group meeting that was scheduled for March 28 at

7pm has been cancelled.

Thank you

Thank you to everyone who were a part of the live stations

of the cross, those who helped plan, participated, cleaned up

the site, worked on the booklets, helped set up and clean up.

Each one of you is very much appreciated. Thank you and

Happy Easter to all.

Thank You

Thanks to the following people who came out to rake around

the buildings last Saturday. Charlie Miller, Allan Bazemore,

Karen DePace, Tommy DePace, Ella Price, Pedro Garcia,

Beth Garcia, and Joann Miller. The weather held out and

they were able to rake around the church buildings!

Easter Flowers

The mums forming the cross surrounding

the lamb in the altar display were donated in memory of

Stanley Kowalski. Thank you to everyone for your dona-

tions for the Easter flowers.

Congratulations

Congratulations to April and Justin Michaels on the birth of

their daughter, Rosemary. Rosemary weighed in at 8lbs, 3 oz.

and is welcomed home by her big sister.

Happy Anniversary

Please join me in wishing Nancy & Gary Head a Blessed

20th Anniversary on March 30th. May God Bless them with

many more!

Operating Funds Status thru 29 February 2016

February Offertory & Holy Days Collection:

$17,193

Offertory & Holy Days Collection Fiscal Year to

date (FYTD): $179,870

FYTD Total Operating Revenue: $235,430

FYTD Total Operating Expenses: $227,661

Overage (+)/Shortage (-); FYTD Total Operating

Revenue versus Expenses: +$7,769

St. Mary Magdalene Pierogi Sale

Saturday, April 2, from 10 am to 12:00 noon. Prices have

changed, please see the list of flavors and prices below.

Potato& Cheese $8.00/doz.

Sauerkraut $8.00/doz.

Prune $5.00/1/2 doz.

Cherry $5.00/1/2 doz.

Apricot $5.00/1/2 doz.

If you would like to pre-order, call Leah at 912-826-5467

after 5:00 p.m.

FAMILY PROMISE Reminder – Monday, March 28, at 7 PM - plan-

ning meeting. St. Boniface will be hosting families

the week of April 3 through Sat. April 9. It takes a

lot of help and coordination to successfully house

and feed the families and your assistance is needed.

For more information about Family Promise, call

Gerry Klock at 826-3566 or Yvette Carr at 657-

5423 (evenings or weekends) or go

to www.effinghamfamilypromise.org.

7 Steps to Financial Freedom

CORRECTION

Last week’s bulletin stated that the small group

study begins April 12, that is an error. Class be-

gins Sunday, April 17. Registration for this Cath-

olic based financial program will begin the week-

end of April 2. Classes begin Sunday April 17. It

is a 6-week program and will meet on Sundays

from 3 to 4:30 (excluding Mother’s Day). Book

and workbook cost $35 per person or per couple,

childcare will be provided. For information con-

tact Gerry Klock at 912-826-3566 or

gfklock@gmail.com.

Divine Mercy Sunday

Next Sunday, April 3, is Divine Mercy Sunday. We

encourage you to invite your family and friends

who have been away from the church to come to

the Feast of Mercy. Read the bulletin insert for

more information about Divine Mercy Sunday. Fr.

Martino will lead the Chaplet of Divine Mercy pri-

or to Mass beginning at all Masses.

Faith Formation News

Celeste Gish, DRE

Attention calligraphers

We’re looking for a calligrapher to donate his or her

time and talent to filling out Confirmation and First

Communion certificates. If you’re interested, please call

Celeste Gish at 912.754.1432.

Classes resume April 10

Faith Formation will be closed for two weeks in ob-

servance of Easter and Effingham County Schools

Spring Break. Classes will resume on April 10. Have a

safe and blessed Easter everyone!

Alex Arrieta, Richard Bender, Ella Bothwell, Fr. James Bohlman, Jim Brado, Jonathon Case, Lisa Chevers, Joe Cihla,

Crystal Christensen, Penny Christol, Kirstie Dahlweiner, Georgia Dahlweiner, Nancy Dotson, Daniel Dougan, Jennifer

Engel, Sarah Harris Engel, Arsenio & Kisako Felipe, Mike Felipe, Connie Frazier, Eric Gamble, Daniel Gonzales,

Trinity Griffin, Eddie Hall, Virginia Hardin, Bill Harding, Kristen Harrison, John Hart, Rob Harvey, Pat Kavanaugh,

Rachel Kavanaugh, Ben Keith, Jordan Keller Family, Mary Kelly, Frank Kennedy, Janice Kosek, Christine Kuntz, Jere

Landis, Brenda Liebl Evans, Israel Evans, Vince & Sandra Mackey, Susanne Martin Chalk, Ray Massenburg, Henry

Matzdorf , David Matzdorf, ,Ceatta & Don Mickey, Dolores Miller Family, Krystal Miller, Mac Mixson, Melinda

Neidlinger, Donald & Gloria O’Connor, David Owen, Michelle Paoli, Dorothy Parrish, Sidney & Faye Pickney, Ann

Preston, Melanie Pitingaro, Valerie & Matt Pryor, John Ray, Sonia Rymer, Linda Santos, Alan Schwartz, Rusty Sey-

mour, Eva Shelley, Sean Smith, Jack Stein, Barbara Strickland, Carolyn Stripling, Mary Ann Sullivan, Dylan Sweatt,

Paul Sweatt, Dolores Talick, Burr Tolles, Rita Visconti, Gina Vose, Greg & Mia Williams, Garry Wilkes, Cory Wil-

son, Keith Yawn Family

Maj. Brian Healy, USAF, TSgt Brian A. Lafond, Sgt. Clayton Emanuel Holloway, SFC Shawn Brown,

SSgt. Ryan Peters, LS3 Jonathon Benson King, Capt. Thomas Naldrett, SSgt. Steven Liebl, CW4 Scott

Durrer, SA Ricky Reese, Pfc Jeremy Hynes, Sgt. Andrew Hamilton, SPC Ronnie Hamilton,

AZ2 Annmarie Chessari

CATHOLIC FOCUS

As Catholic Christians we are called by our Lord to con-

tinue our understanding and knowledge of our Catholic

faith, the Sacred Scriptures, and our need to share our

faith with others. These areas are covered in our Catholic

Focus class every Sunday morning at 9:45 AM in the

Catholic Focus room in the Faith Formation building.

We receive our lessons for the week (on a monthly basis)

via email--to download and prepare for the lesson on the

following Sunday. The lessons are based on the Mass

Scriptures for that particular week. We have a catechist

that leads the class as we ponder and discuss how the

Scriptures encourage us to actually "LIVE AND APPLY

THEIR UNDERSTANDING TO THE MANNER IN

WHICH WE LIVE OUR LIVES". Adults of all ages are

welcome. We look forward to meeting and greeting you

as we grow in our knowledge of God's Calling in our

lives-to become the Disciples and Stewards we are

"called" to be. Please stop by and see for yourselves.

The VIRTUS "Protecting God's Children for Adults" training will be held at the Catholic Pastoral Center

(Savannah) on Friday, April 8, 2016.Training will be held in O'Hara Hall, inside the Catholic Pastoral Center at St.

Mary's Home , 2170 E. Victory Drive.

You MUST log in through VIRTUS website to receive credit for session 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 and registration is required by regis-

tering online at VIRTUS Online. No one under age 18 will be admitted due to sensitive subject matter - no infants,

no toddlers, no children, no teens. Please arrive early - no admittance once the session begins. Latecomers will be

asked to reschedule. “Office for the Protection of Children and Young People, Toll free reporting hotline:(888) 357-5530.”

St. John’s Choir Recital at Holy Trinity On Sunday, April 3rd at 4:00 p.m., Steve Branyon

(Organist and Choirmaster at St. John’s Episcopal

Church) and the Choir of St. John’s will present a choir

recital at Holy Trinity.

Steve has been in church music for forty three years,

and gave an organ recital at Holy Trinity last October.

Your congregation is invited to attend this wonderful

event. Holy Trinity is located at 303 N. Laurel Street

BEGINNING AND END

Faith is the beginning and the end is love.

—St. Ambrose

They will know we are Christians by our love...

…and our RED T-shirts! Don’t forget to order one for each member of your family!

NAME:________________________

PHONE NUMBER:____________________

*****Please include payment with order**Due By April 24th

Size Quantity Price Total

Youth XS 2-4 $8.00

Youth S 6-8 $8.00

Youth Med $8.00

Youth Large $8.00

Adult Small $10.00

Adult Medi- $10.00

Adult Large $10.00

Adult X- $12.00

Adult 2XL $13.00

Adult 3XL $13.00

****Total***

Saturday Evenings

5:00 pm Mass and

Sunday Mornings

8:15 am -12:30 p.m.

Please contact Sarah

Harrison for nursery

needs during meet-

ings at 828-699-5155.

Don’t Forget

To Visit

The Church

Store

New Items

Arriving!

Register your Kroger

Rewards card to help

benefit the Outreach

Assistance program.

Need help?

See Pattie in the Parish Office.

Swim team is a great way for children to

make become better swimmers, compete

in swim meets, earn ribbons, make friends

and have fun! The team is located in Pool-

er GA and is open to all children

ages 5 - 18. More info: Contact Zsofi at

912-450-1704.

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Sailfish Swim