Acts 10:25-

26, 34-35, 44-48 1 John 4:7-10 or 1 John

4:11-16/John 15:9-17 or John 17:11b-19

"I have called you friends." Authentic friendship can seem hard to come by these days, especially in our transient society. We move away from family, change jobs, switch parishes, and end up in entirely new places with entirely new people. When we look for new friends, we all have different qualities we're looking for. While we may think of certain standards of behavior necessary to be a "good" friend, we would hardly refer to them as rules or "commandments." In fact, if a friendship or romantic relationship--new or old--becomes characterized by imposed obligations, we would rightly be suspicious. Friendships, we understand, ought to be characterized by freedom. We love the person, even sacri!ice for them at times because, within ourselves, we want to maintain the friendship. So why does Jesus use the language of command as he calls the Apostles his friends? "You are my friends if you do what I command you." Jesus is radically transforming the concept of commandment. In the Jewish heritage of the Apostles, they would hear the word "command" and immediately think of the strict Levitical law and distance from God. In introducing the language of friendship, Jesus ties "commandment" to inner

freedom of heart. The disciples have this freedom precisely because they know "what [the] Master is doing." Jesus has invited his followers into intimate friendship all along. He shares openly with them. He has patience with their !laws. He isn't scandalized by their failures.

He celebrates their successes. We, too, have been called by love and invited into a relationship with Jesus. It is you and I that Jesus chooses and appoints. He does so personally, not from a distant mountain shrouded in clouds. This "new commandment" to "love one another" is received around the shared table in the breaking of the bread. Live the Liturgy

"Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love."

So many people hunger for love. All of us desire to be intimately connected with others, God, and our world. Many things can work against this and cause us to feel alienated and even profoundly sad. Pope Francis tells us that our "in!inite sadness can only be cured by an in!inite love." We have been touched by God's love. We are called to bring that love to others so that their sadness and wounds can be healed. We must do this even for those we do not particularly like or who have hurt us. We cannot let anything stand in the way of love.

Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26 1 John 4:11-16/John 17:11b-19 First Reading: "Therefore, it is necessary that one of the men who accompanied us the whole time the Lord Jesus came and went among us ? become with us a witness to his resurrection." (Acts 1:21-22B)

Second Reading: Beloved, if God so loved us, we must also love one another. (1 John 4:11)

Gospel: Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed saying: "As you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world. And I consecrate myself for them, so that they also may be consecrated in truth." (John 17:11b, 18-19)

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What Is the Good News? This seems like a very straight forward question. We often take for granted the idea that somehow the Paschal Mystery – the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus – is in itself the Good News. But what are the implications of that? Why

does it matter? First it might be helpful to note that we tend to use the term Gospel, an Old English word in place of the term Good News. Early Christians were considered to be followers of “the Way” or of “the Good News”. We are told that it is incumbent upon us, as Christians, to take this Good News out into the world, out into our lives. And so we try to do just that. I think that the notion of Good News is summed up in a nice tidy fashion in this Sunday’s Second Reading from the First Letter of John. And it is this:

God is Love. Anyone who loves is born of God and knows God, and that we should then love one another. That’s it.

It is interesting to note that the New Testament has three different Greek words for “love”. The one used here is agape. That is a sel!less, self-giving type of love. This type of love is described elsewhere in the Bible as being a special gift, and the highest of virtues. Thomas Aquinas taught that this kind of love cannot simply be willed upon another, but is the fruit of God’s grace. So there you have it – the Good News. Because of what Jesus did for us by dying and then rising from the dead, we are no longer dead in our sins. Jesus shows us God’s special love, agape love. And he commands that we should love others in this fashion. This is the Good News we bring out into the world. So pay special attention the Second Reading at Mass today. The author of John’s letter sums the whole thing up in just two short verses: “Beloved, let us love one another. For love is of God and anyone who loves is born of God, and knows God. The person who does not love does not know God, for God is love.” [1 John 4:7-8] -- Scott

Scott Fitzgerald

Catechist Appreciation Dinner

The 2017-2018 Youth Faith Formation classes were a big success and it could not have been done

without the 150 Catechists. We are truly blessed to have you as leaders and teachers for our youth.

A very special thank you

to Naomi Starman for coordinating this special event, and to the master grillers: Bob Johnson, Denny Langel, John Bormann, Jerry Besch, Rod Singer and Andy Schmitz (not pictured) for the amazing pork chops and steaks. A great time was had by all. Thank you!

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Patrick Eugene Hart

peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, April 19th. Born to Tess and John Hart June 2, 1933 in Eagle Grove, Iowa, Pat grew up the youngest of ten in a house full of love. After

graduating from high school and playing football and basketball in junior college, Pat earned his degree in Industrial Engineering from Iowa State University. Pat was very proud to have served as a Lieutenant in the Navy often sharing stories of his assignments as Of!icer of the Deck on an aircraft carrier. Pat started his career in the heating and cooling business in Omaha, NE. With a little Irish luck, Pat met a beautiful !light attendant from Tiskilwa, IL. Paula Russell, from their very !irst meeting, has been the love, light, moon and stars in Pat’s life. Married August 31, 1963, Paula and Pat started their family in Omaha. Moving to Des Moines in 1966, Pat ultimately started Hart Hammer, Inc. to distribute commercial heating and cooling equipment. Pat and Paula raised their four children in West Des Moines and have felt blessed that all four remained close by. Terri (Scott) McMurray, Kim (Paul) Cavanaugh, Michelle Doheny, Kevin (Wendy) Hart, 14 grandchildren, and a great-grandson are challenged to continue Pat’s legacy of optimism, love of family and joy of life. Pat enjoyed golf, tennis, swimming, traveling, and spending time with his many friends, but most of all, Pat found his greatest joy with Paula and his family. Visitation will begin Monday, May 7th, at 4:30 pm at McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel with a Rosary commencing at 6:30 pm. A funeral mass and celebration of life will be held Tuesday, May 8th, at 10:30 AM at St. Boniface in Waukee. After the service, Pat will be interred at Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Van Meter, Iowa with a luncheon following at Des Moines Golf and Country Club.

Rest In Peace

Blessed Bikers Schedule 2018

7-May Papa's Pizzeria, Polk City

14-May Nick's Tenderloin, West Glen

21-May Blessing of the Bikes , Back Alley Smokehouse, Carlisle

28-May Memorial Day - Off

4-Jun Goldie's Ice Cream Shoppe, Prairie City

11-Jun Whatcha Smokin BBQ & Brew, Luther, IA

18-Jun Winterset City Park

25-Jun Redwood Steakhouse, Anita

2-Jul Ferg's, Grand Junction

9-Jul Hickory Park, Ames

16-Jul Owl's Nest, Panora

23-Jul Racoon River Park

30-Jul Team 36 Bar & Grill, Mitchellville

6-Aug R Place Pub & Pizza, Kelley, IA

13-Aug B Fabulous, Slater

20-Aug Cayanne's Café, Woodward

27-Aug Reclaimed Rails, Bondurant

3-Sep Labor Day - Off

10-Sep Sully's, West Des Moines

17-Sep Chicago Speakeasy, Des Moines

24-Sep Mullets, Des Moines

1-Oct Harvey's Diner and Pub, Redfield

8-Oct The Foundry, West Des Moines Valley Junction

15-Oct Buds Pub, Granger

22-Oct Brickyard Burgers & Brews, Adel

29-Oct Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines

Special Rides

23-Jun Spurgeon Manor, Dallas Center Grimes

14-Jul Mystery Ride #1

6/8/2018, 7/6, 8/10 Penoach Winery, Adel

4-Aug Myster Ride #2

Save The Date

2018 Ride Schedule

Monday’s at 6:15 pm

Meet at St. Boniface parking lot

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Thursday, May 10

6:30 a.m. - social

7 a.m. - discussion

Mary & Joseph Room

Join Men of Boniface to cultivate friendships among fellow parishioners, have fun, and learn from one

Christian man, and Catholic parishioner. Contact Todd Loecke, todd.loecke@syngenta.com with questions.

A N N O U N C E M E N T S

Salvation Army Casserole Drive On the weekend of May 19 & 20 we will hand out casserole tins for our annual Salvation Army Breakfast Casserole Drive to help feed the homeless in the Des Moines metro area. Volunteers have two weeks to prepare, bake, freeze and mark as directed on the recipe supplied with the tin. Please return the baked, frozen casseroles at Mass on Saturday, June 2, and Sunday, June 3. The Salvation Army Mobile Canteen will be in the church parking lot to collect the frozen casseroles. If that Saturday and Sunday doesn't work for you, you can drop them off at the church during regular business hours prior to Saturday, June 2. We have also committed to supplying volunteers for the mobile canteen for the month of July on Tuesday and Friday mornings. There will be a sign up available starting the weekend of May 19.

Help with Hospitality Ministry

(Coffee & Donuts) Love coffee? Love donuts? Love coffee AND donuts? Cookies too? If so, then we have a great and fun opportunity for you! We are looking for our next coffee, donut, cookie coordinator as well as an inventory coordinator for this ministry. These volunteer roles will keep the tradition going on the !irst Sunday of every month after the 9:00 & 10:30 masses with coffee and donuts. Don't think you have to do it alone. Ask friends, family, or other parishioners to help. The more the merrier. This also includes cookies and drinks after the 5:30 pm masses on the !irst Saturdays of the month. If you would like more information, comment below or contact Christina Bell at chrisbell@stbonifacechurch.org. Thank you! “Volunteering is a work of heart.” - unknown

Eleven St. Boniface high school youth and four adults are headed to El Salvador on a mission trip to our sister parish in El Recreo on June 4, and they need your help. We are holding a car wash fundraiser at Smart Honda located at 11206 Hickman Rd in West Des Moines on Saturday, May 12th, from 9:00 am-12:30pm. We are selling tickets for $20 each, and are also accepting free will donations for drive ups without tickets the day of the fundraiser. Tickets can be purchased in the parish of!ice, through any of the youth delegates, or just come by the car wash on the 12th without a ticket. All proceeds will go towards travel expenses for our youth delegates: Carmen Angel. Jocelyn Coady, Regan Doud, Julia Lemmon, Morgan Loecke, Travis Loecke, Tyler Loecke, Garrett Skalnik, Moe Smith, Jacob Waymire, and

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Volunteer Opportunities There are many ministries within our parish that rely on the dedication of volunteers. From music, youth faith formation, outreach, communications, social events and more. The opportunities are endless and we are always looking for new volunteers to step up and help others. If you have a gift or a talent, we have a spot for you. For more information contact Christina Bell at chrisbell@stbonifacechurch.org.

Gift bearers always needed Here’s an easy way to help at Mass—be a gift-bearer! You don’t need to sign up beforehand to let us know you’re interested. Just pick up the “gift-bearer card” on your way into Mass, hand it to an usher and then bring the gifts forward to the altar before communion. The gift bearer card is on the small table near the baptism font; just ask an usher for help.

Joppa Current

Needs Joppa is in need of laundry

detergent, cleaning supplies,

toilet bowl cleaner, paper

towels. We will also continue to collect new and

gently-used warm blankets. Please place these items in the Joppa box in the entryway. Your generous donations are provided to the homeless at the Joppa Center and on weekly routes to clients that have been placed in housing.

Baseball and

Fireworks

Boniface+ invites you to a night of Cubs, fun, and

!ireworks. If you are 50 years and older, please join us on Friday, May 18 for an evening at the Iowa Cubs game. 100 tickets have been reserved and are only $5.00 per person for the 7:08 pm game. Be sure to stick around after the Cubs win to enjoy !ireworks. If you’re interested in purchasing tickets, please visit https:/groupmatics.events/Bonifaceplus. There is a $1.70 service fee for purchasing online. Registration deadline is Sunday, May 13. For more information, please contact Wayne Chizek at wchizek@gmail.com or 515-250-4617.

Weekly Prayer Group Monday’s at 7pm in the Chapel

Bring your rosary and join this intercessional prayer group who is devoted to praying for those on the parish prayer chain and for prayer petitions. First Monday’s of the month from 6-7 pm is Holy Hour and the Patriotic Rosary is prayed the second Monday‘s of every month. Contact Jan Young at my3young@aol.com or visit www.stbonifacechurch.org for more info.

Newcomer Meeting Sunday, May 13, 11:30 a.m.; Mary & Joseph Room

If you would like to become a member of our parish, please plan to attend the meeting held the second Sunday of the month after 10:30 a.m. Mass or call the office at 515-987-4597 to pre-register for a meeting.

From June 18th-21st

St. Boniface Church will be

transformed into HERO CENTRAL!

Our VBS will help us all Discover Our Strength in God. Join us as we explore God’s faith and

our own super powers. Session will run in the morning and evening for students AGE 4 – FOURTH GRADE. Anyone !inishing FIFTH GRADE or OLDER is invited to be a volunteer. There are spaces open in both the evening and the morning sessions. Check the ST. BONIFACE WEBSITE or the BULLETIN for more information. Come soar with us!

Weekly Playgroup Wed., May 9, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.; Mary & Joseph

Room

Playgroup is a weekly opportunity for children to play and meet with other children in a safe, casual, and fun environment. In addition, the parents provide support for one another regarding parenting challenges and successes. For Information, contact Mary Ludwig at marykathryn.parker@gmail.com; 515-720-5605.

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C A L E N D A R M A S S S C H E D U L E 8 Tuesday 5:30 p.m.

Mass Intention Robert Pucelik, husband of Mary Jo

10 Thursday 8:00 a.m.

Mass Intention Sam Saluri, brother of Mary Ann Saluri

12 Saturday 5:30 p.m.

Mass Intention Troy Herlein, son of Arlene Herlein,

Greeters Kim Soukup Gary Wiedenfeld

Nancy Soukup Kristin Wiedenfeld

Ushers Diane Konicek Linda Waknitz

USHER NEEDED Lonnie Waknitz

USHER NEEDED

Servers Hailey Reynolds Lucas Drummond

Audrey Doud

Lectors Cliff Swartz Catherine Witte

Communion Mark Masters Pat Broderick

Kathy Masters Fr. Vince

Dena Forret Tim Doud

Jim Roegiers Mike Lantz

Eloise Hilgenberg Liz Cosner

Natalie French Monica Lihs

13 Sunday 9:00 a.m.

Mass Intention Fritz Sheldon, husband of Jeannie Sheldon

Greeters Mike & Anne Wemhoff Leighton Wemhoff

Gavin, Hannah Paul Barnard

Mikael Barnard

Ushers Wayne Chizek Nick Finkenauer

Mitzi Chizek Paul Hoppe

Craig Carlson Trish Kallemeier

Servers Brett Hazen Cael Hazen

Avery Hazen

Lectors Roberta Harvey Rick Oberembt

Communion Stephen Smith Loni Rodgers

John Delaney Fr. Vince

Craig Seagren Mike Gohring

Kristin Welsh Shirley Taylor

Thomas Horton Larry Schmitz

Karla Ralston Ray Scheve

13 Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Mass Intention Sue Vandenberg, sister of Angie Wagner

Greeters Jeff & Lynn Harder & Nolan Harder

Connor, Brayden Rita Harder

Ushers Troy McCann Patricia Shoff

Justin Miller Mark Tauscheck

Roger Theisen

Servers Maggie Craig Kinley Nicole Davis

Max DeRocher

Lectors Monica Hysell Lori Hurkin

Communion Maureen Curran Fr. Vince

Bob Young Amy Theisen

Steve Craig Marsha Eischeid

Judy Rolston-Hansen John Bednarz

Matthew Haefner Krissy Maher

Teresa Shafer Tom Severson

13 Sunday 4:30 p.m. - Spanish Mass

6 Sunday

9:00 AM Mass, Church

10:00 AM Coffee/Donuts, gs/hall

10:30 AM Mass, Church

11:30 a.m. Coffee/Donuts, gs/hall

6:00 PM STBYG Social, Mary and Joseph Room

6:30 p.m. STBYG Meeting, Mary and Joseph Room

7 Monday

6:00 PM Holy Hour, Chapel

7:00 PM Prayer Group, Chapel

8 Tuesday

10:30 a.m. Funeral, Church

5:30 PM Mass, Church

6:00 p.m. Mary's Meals Happy Hour, Hall

9 Wednesday

10:00 AM Playgroup, Mary and Joseph Room

6:30 PM Choir Practice, Church

6:30 p.m. Joppa Core Team Meeting, Conference Room

10 Thursday

6:30 AM Men of St. Boniface, Mary and Joseph Room

8:00 AM Mass, Chapel

8:30 AM Scripture Study Group, Romero

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12:00 PM Rental, Mary and Joseph Room

5:30 PM Wedding Rehearsal

12 Saturday

1:30 PM Wedding, Sibenaller/Kastantin, Church

5:00 PM Reconciliation, Chapel

5:30 PM Mass, Church

6:30 PM Baptisms, Church

13 Sunday

Mother's Day

9:00 AM Mass, Church

9:30 AM Word/Communion Service, Legacy

10:30 AM Graduate Mass, Church

11:30 AM Newcomer Meeting, Mary and Joseph Room

4:30 PM Spanish Mass, Church

6:30 PM Knights 1st Degree Ceremony, Mary and Joseph Room

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Diocesan Appeal Goal:

$217,886 Thank you to everyone who has given to the Annual Diocesan Appeal. So far we

have received $113,067.34 from 338 parishioners. Simply !ill out a pledge card and place it in the offertory basket or drop it in the mail. Pledge cards and envelopes are located in the gathering space. If you would prefer to pay

online, including by credit card or debit card, go to

stbonifacechurch.org and click on “We Share.” Follow the steps for “Annual Diocesan Appeal (New Pledge or Gift).” Every gift helps us reach our goal. Thank you.

Annual Diocesan Appeal

We need everyone’s support! Our Annual Diocesan Appeal goal this year is $217,886. We have now received gifts from 338 families of our over

1,730 families. We need to increase this number. If each of us does a small part, we can make our goal.

If we are short of meeting our goal, we will be assessed by the Diocese to pay the difference. If you bring your pledge card to Mass with you this weekend, please just drop it in the collection basket. Or you can always just mail it in whenever you’re ready. If you would prefer to pay by credit card or debit card, go to https://dmdiocese.thankyou4caring.org/ Follow the steps for “Annual Diocesan Appeal (New Pledge or Gift)”. We appreciate any level of gift you can give to assist us in meeting our goal. Thank you for prayerfully considering a gift and thank you to those of you who have already made one. ~ Fr. Vince

Life is one great and endless labyrinth. It is a puzzle and a mystery. The need to wind our way through it, from one unknown to the other, is fair enough. It could even be an absorbing activity by virtue of its very abstruseness, if it weren’t for the fact that my life is the maze and I am the mystery.

We are all on our way to somewhere, however unde!ined, however unconscious. Without really knowing it, perhaps, we spend our days looking for the way out of the maze of indecision, of discomfort, of the un!inished that can so easily become the soul’s permanent residence. We struggle for the way to an egress that is not there. We live looking for something that beckons but is not clear. Why? Because we can feel it within us, that’s why. It never

quiets; it never sleeps. It just keeps urging us on. But to where? Answer: to nowhere I know, to do nothing I can see right now. Sometimes closer than others, always tantalizing, always just out of reach; the feeling of being in the wrong place gets so strong it can be painful. The problem is that without clear intention, without ever stopping long enough to determine where we will end

up if we stay on the road we’re on now, the purpose of life can sink into the routine of routine and little more. We simply go along, turning with the turns in the road but never plotting a course of our own. Never facing the single greatest question of life: Why was I born? Meaning, what am I meant to be? What was I made to do?

If those questions are never dealt with, never answered, then we may be breathing but we are not fully alive. We must come to understand that the residual dissatisfaction with life as we have shaped it for ourselves is the very essence of what we name “call.” Clearly, it is at the moments of dissatisfaction with life as we know it now that the door to the future swings open for us. There is something missing in the making of who we are meant to be that

we are being goaded to pursue.

What was I made to do?

Week of April 29, 2018

Registered Households: 1734

Tithes needed 30,638.23

Tithes received 12,863.00

Short for the week -17,775.23

Short for fiscal 2017/18 -58,845.81

Plate 928.78

Total Debt payment 2017/18 387,061.00

Building Faith needed 3,269.23

Building Faith received 396.00

Short for the week -2,873.23

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C O M M U N I T Y

Bishop Drumm Garage Sale Going on now and continues each Thursday through September. Hours are 9:30-1:30. The sale is located in the garage next to the Bishop Drumm Care Center. Donations may be dropped off at the garage at those times or by contacting Sue (279-1843) or Joyce (987-1199). No beds, old TVs or computers. If you wish to volunteer, please call these phone numbers.

Register now for the 2018 Mary's Meal

Run 10K / 5K

Saturday, May 12, 2018

Run the race - feed a child!

Your 10K and 5K registration feeds one child in desperate need of food for an entire school

year.

These life-changing meals attract hungry children into the classroom. The food !ills their empty bellies so they have the energy and opportunity to learn, giving them the chance of a brighter future. The meals also support families struggling to feed their children while boosting the country’s wider economy. At least 93 cents of every dollar donated to Mary's Meals is used for the charitable work. This is a STROLLER FRIENDLY event!

Mary’s Meals provides one good meal to some of the world’s poorest children every school day. Please join us for this inspiring event with special guest speaker Ellen Miller, nationally acclaimed motivational speaker, radio host, and life activist, Deby Sansone Schlapprizzi, and Marilyn Lane, co-chair of the Christ our Life Conference in Des Moines. No registration needed. Please bring a non-perishable food item that will be donated to the local food pantry.

Pilgrimage to Spain, Lourdes & Fatima Space is still available to come along Nov. 5-15, 2018, to some of the most sacred places in all of Europe! We’ll visit both of the great shrines to Mary, Lourdes in southern France and Fatima in Portugal, and some really great places in Spain. Mass each day in great Churches and Cathedrals along the way. Cost is $3,249 with departure from Omaha. For a brochure and more information, contact Fr. Dan Guenther, St. Mary’s Parish, 311 – 4th St. N., Humboldt, Iowa 50548 or call 712-899-6870 or email frdanguenther@gmail.com

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Worldwide Marriage Encounter Dubuque; Sep 7 - 9 Cedar Falls

Oct 19 - 21 Marathon, WI

Nov 2 - 4, Coralville

Rediscover the spark that was there on your wedding day. Take time to rediscover the best friend you had when you were !irst married. Join the millions of couples worldwide who have learned how to keep their marriage vibrant and alive by signing up today to at-tend one of the upcoming weekends listed above. Early registration recommended. Visit iowa-wwme.org or call 563-608- 3305 or email: JLJwwme08@gmail.com.

Save the date!

June 2, 2018 - 5p.m. to 11p.m. Annual Parish Fest Fundraiser at All Saints Parish Des Moines Live music all evening including a performance by The Allionce Lion Dance Team. Grilled items, salads, chips and desserts available for purchase. Square Dancing, line dancing, kid’s activities, silent auction and more. Great event for the entire family! Rain or shine, save the date and join us for a fun evening! All Saints Catholic Church 650 NE 52nd Ave Des Moines, IA 50313 www.dmallsaints.org

Waukee Community Closet

77 NE Carefree Lane Drop-Off Days:

1st Wed.: June 6; 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. 2nd Tues.: May 8, June 12; 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. 3rd Mon. May 21, June 18; 3 - 5 p.m. 4th Sat.: May 26; 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. (no summer Saturdays) Shopping Days:

1st Wed.: June 6; 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. 2nd Tues: May 8, June 12; 10:00 a.m. - noon 3rd Mon.: May 21, June 18; 8, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 4th Sat.: May 26; 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (no summer Saturdays) Free clothing is available to children, students, and families in need who live within Dallas County. Waukeecommuntycloset@gmail.com.

ANNUAL SALAD SUPPER AND

CARD PARTY

The Basilica of St. John Altar and Rosary Society will host its annual Salad Supper and Card Party on Tuesday, May 8. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and serving begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $6.00 and are available at the door. The Basilica of St. John is located at 1915 University Avenue in Des Moines. If you have questions, please call 244-3010 ext. 0.

Man-Up Event

Don’t Stop Believin’: Keeping the Faith

Through FOCUS. Tuesday, May 8 at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart in

Ankeny.

5:20 p.m. Rosary

5:45 p.m. Mass

6:30 p.m. Dinner & Program

Hear how other men are keeping the faith in this engaging panel discussion featuring Deacon Tom Bradley, Fr. Jon Seda, Fr. Mark Owusu, and Addie Magruder with students from ISU, Drake, and DCHS.

Shoes may be dropped off in the entryway of Waukee Christian Church or at the YMCA in Waukee. If you can’t get them to Waukee, or if you have too many to store, please call us and we will come get them!

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I’m a teacher for the West Des Moines Community Schools, and my wife Jamie, is a Graphic Designer on the Indigo Team at Wellmark. We’ve been members at St. Boniface since 2003. We live in Adel, and have two daughters, Evelyn (9) and Harper (6). My family didn’t always have a lot of money while I was growing up. My parents taught me early on that people can give back to the Church in many ways. While they still tithed each week, they also volunteered on the parish and school council, coached youth teams, and helped plan and work parish events like the Fall Festival. Coming out of college as a teacher, having plenty of student loans and a modest income, I am not able to write large checks in my weekly tithing envelope, so I look to help our parish in other ways. By no means am I a super volunteer, but rather I look for small things that I can dedicate time in helping out. I started out !irst by signing up to be a greeter/usher at weekend masses. We were coming to mass anyway, so why not? Now, my girls often take turns helping me with this activity. While ushering one Sunday, Michael Anderson recruited me to join the Knights of Columbus. I’m not overly involved with the Knights, but they make it really easy to show up and contribute when I can. I try to volunteer at a few activities throughout the year. Also while ushering, I met Kelly Broderick, who quickly got me into overseeing the seating and ushering at the annual St. Boniface Turkey Dinner. A few years ago there was an ad in the bulletin for the Technology and Communications Committee. It would only meet once a month and according to the description, it was something I could use some of the skills I garnered from being in the classroom. I have really enjoyed volunteering with this group; helping to launch our parish Facebook page in particular. I like this committee because we really work to divvy up the jobs so that it’s easy for people to say "yes" to volunteering. I’ve never felt overworked. I hope that as my girls get older, we can increase our time commitment to the parish. For now, the few small jobs I have !it well with my busy family and their schedules. It’s a great balance for me and I’ve had a lot of fun meeting people along the way. For more information on ways to Step Up and volunteer, please contact Christina Bell at chrisbell@stbonifacechurch.org or at 515-987-4597. “Volunteering is a work of heart.” - unknown

Meet Justin Miller.

Husband, Father, and St. Boniface Volunteer of the Month.