St. Boniface Catholic Church

1952 GA. Hwy. 21 S

Springfield , Georgia 31329

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

mnguyen@diosav.org secretary@sbcatholic.com

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Please contact Fr. Martino for an appointment. WEDDINGS

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

PARISH CONTACT INFORMATION Office: (912) 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, 12:00 p.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

Public Holy Mass will resume at Saint Boniface May 26 – Here are the Guidelines

Public Mass resumes on Tuesday May 26

Daily Mass: Tuesday at noon, Wednesday, and Thursday at 8:30am and Friday at 7:00pm

Mass Times

Saturday Vigil:

5:00pm for those retired and stay home

6:30pm for everyone

Sunday Mass

8:30am for everyone

9:45am Families with small Children

11:00am for everyone-It will continue to be live streamed for those who stay at home.

Since Sunday Obligation is suspended until the end of June; therefore, if you miss receiving Holy Communion,

you might want to attend a daily mass since there are fewer people.

Do not move the chairs in the church. If you are sick or just recently traveled – stay home.

Follow the directions in the Video posted on Facebook and YouTube if possible.

(Directions below)

When arriving for Mass:

The entrance doors will be open so that you do not have to touch them. Please do not close!

Hand sanitizer will be available on the table as you walk in please sanitize your hands.

Wearing of masks is not mandated but I strongly recommend them. If you do not have or forget mask, there will be

some available on the table for you to take.

The second set of doors will be open. Please do not close!

As you walk into the church please use the center aisle to find your seat.

Chairs are set up into groups for families of 4,3,2 & 1 for individuals. Please do not move chairs! If you have a

family larger than chairs set- up please separate and use more chairs but do not move the chairs.

Please remain in your seats, no visiting. I know you have not seen your church family in a long time but remember

social distancing!

During communion remain in your place. Deacon and I will walk through the rows to bring communion to you. If

you want to receive a blessing, I will do so without touching you.

At the end of Mass, please leave by way of the sides of the church not the center, so that everyone is going in one

direction.

There will be no passing of the collection basket, a basket will be in front of the altar for you to drop your envelope

before Mass begins. Please remember to use the center aisle when going to your seat.

The restrooms will remain closed. If you must use the restroom before or after Mass, please see Deacon or Father.

Holy Water Fonts, Kneelers and Hymnals have been removed

Church will be sanitized between each Mass

Please pray for our sick 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.

A time of war, and a time of peace: We pray for those that serve in our military. CW5 Scott Durrer A1C Cameron Rahn

MSGT Brian Lafond A1C Aubriana Butchko SFC Steven Liebl 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

Bob Ahlfeldt, Carolyn Ansel, Owen Austin, Fr. Isa-dore Baky, August J Breton, Justin J Breton, Amy Brooks, Chuck Brown, Steven Burns, Stephen Bus-sey, Andy & Kathy Chester, Megan Corley, Keith Cornell, Jocelyn Cummings, Danny Dagon, Cathe-rine Dagon, Rindy Denmark, Eric Guge, Marty Haloda, Jim Hester, Stephanie Horton, Cindy How-ard, Jane Hughes, Julie Hunt, Debra Johnson, Josette Lafond Carolyn Leonard, Linda Liebl, Rosa Lewis, Sandra & Vince Mackey, Frances Maher, John and Michael Maher, Tom and Bridget Maher, Tony Ma-ples, Marie & Bob Martel, Andrew Miles, John Mil-ler, Bruce Moss, Larry Moss, Lorraine Nessar, Roy O’Connor, Kimberly Osucha, Larry Paige, Melanie Pitingaro, Chris Powell, Alan Schwartz, Bill & Ada Seng, Anna Seymour, Angel Smith, Joanne Skorich-Smith, Bernie Weber, Morgan West, Edward Won-nink

24 de mayo de 2020 - 7º domingo de Pascua (Ascensión del Señor) "Estoy orando por ellos ..." (JUAN 17:9) La oración es el fundamento de nuestra fe y el fundamen-to de la administración. Ora en los buenos y en los malos momentos. La oración es siempre la primera mejor opción en cualquier situación, no solo el último recurso. Ora por amigos y familiares y por aquellos que no te tratan muy bien. Ora para alabar, agradecer y pedirle ayuda a Dios. Ora para ver qué quiere Dios que hagas con los dones que te ha dado.

“PUSHED” OUT ON MISSION There is a delightful character in the original Dr. Do-Little Tales called the “Pushmi-Pullyu.” It is a beast with two identical halves, with a head at each end. No matter which direction the beast walks, one end is the “push me” and the other is the “pull you.” Today’s feast is a bit like that in the life of the church. In the book of the Acts of the Apostles, it is the ascension of Christ that calls for the Holy Spirit, which consequently sends or “pushes” the church out on its mission. This is the message that we hear from the angels today as they tell the friends of Jesus not to look up into the clouds, but to get busy. It is the message of Jesus himself in Mat-thew’s Gospel, as he sends them out to baptize. He also tells them, “I am with you always, until the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). And it is this message, confident in faith that Jesus has ascended to shouts of joy, that “pulls” us along to our final destiny. The life of the faithful disciple, sent into the world on mission, will one day know the same risen, ascended glory. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

May 24, 2020 - 7th Sunday of Easter

(The Ascension of the Lord)

“I am praying for them…” (John 17:9)

Prayer is the foundation of our Faith and the founda-

tion of Stewardship. Pray in good times and in

bad. Prayer is always the first best option in any situa-

tion, not just the last resort. Pray for friends and family

and for those that don’t treat you very well. Pray to

give praise, to thank, and to ask God for help. Pray to

see what God wants you to do with the gifts He has

given you.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: The Ascension of the Lord;

World Communications Day

Monday: St. Bede the Venerable; St. Gregory VII;

St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi;

Memorial Day

Tuesday: St. Philip Neri

Wednesday: St. Augustine of Canterbury;

Shavuot (Jewish observance) begins at sun set

Thursday: Julian Calendar Ascension

Friday: St. Paul VI

Weekly Collection with YTD figures June 30-May 17, 2020

Weekly Offertory Collection: $2,507.00 Online Weekly Donations: $1,711.35 Year to Date Collection: $286,471.35 Bills Paid this week: $2,498.90 Bills Paid to Date: $294779.20 Building Fund Collection: $530.00 Building Fund YTD: $63,734.70 Thank you for your continued generosity

Donate Now through online giving at www.sbcatholic.com follow the link on the front page.

Faith Formation News Alternate First Communion scheduled Some parents have expressed concern regarding the safety of extended family flying in to celebrate First Communion on the Feast of Corpus Christi. In re-sponse, Fr. Martino has designated Sunday, Sep-tember 6, 2020, at 11 am, for an alternate First Communion Mass. The June 14 date will stand for candidates and families who choose. However, we need to know by May 30, 2020, how many will celebrate on June 14 and how many will celebrate on September 6. Please email or call Celeste Gish at ce-lestegish@windstream.net or 912.754.1432 to indi-cate which Mass you and your family will be at-tending. Sorry for any inconvenience and thanks for your patience. We are doing our best to safely provide the sacrament of First Communion during these dif-ficult times. Attention Confirmation candidates During social distancing, we urge Confirmation candidates to work on their letters to the Bishop and saint research at home so fall classes can be devoted to catechism. God bless our kids, parents and catechists. Stay safe, everyone!

Mass Intentions For the Week

Sunday 05/24 +Louis Taccarino Tuesday 05/26 +Eugenie Whiddon Wednesday 05/27 +Jane Lukowski

Thursday 05/28 ♥Bryan Milne Sr.

Friday 05/29 ♥Andrew Miles

Saturday 05/30 ♥Debra Johnson

Congratulations Graduate

Sara Kate Heyman

Sarah Kate graduated from University of Mary (Bismarck, ND). Her degree is in Catholic Studies with a philoso-phy minor.

Sara Kate future plans include to get involved in church work, especially youth ministry.

Cast yourself into the arms of God and be very sure

that if He wants anything from you He will fit you for

the work and give you strength.

-St. Philip Neri

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Jesus tells the disciples that they will be witnesses to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:1-11).

Psalm — God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a

blare of trumpets for the Lord (Psalm 47).

Second Reading — May the Father of glory give you a Spirit of wisdom and revelation (Ephesians 1:17-23).

Gospel — Jesus instructs the Eleven to baptize and teach people of all nations (Matthew 28:16-20).

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: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab;

Jn 16:29-33

Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21;

Jn 17:1-11a

Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab;

Jn 17:11b-19

Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11;

Jn 17:20-26

Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab;

Jn 21:15-19

Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7;

Jn 21:20-25

Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or

Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35,

27-28, 29-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39

SAINT PHILIP NERI (1515-1595)

May 26

In a shop near the Vatican, a group of Americans laughed as the shopkeeper showed off his fluent Eng-

lish and latest souvenir, a key ring whose papal portrait, when pressed, activated a recorded blessing. Through

the shop window, two clerics scowled disapproval. The shopkeeper grunted, “They’re a very somber order

who’ve left the Church. I recognize them.” “By their long robes?” an American asked. “Many in Rome wear

robes,” replied the shopkeeper. “It’s their long faces!” When Philip Neri arrived in sixteenth-century Rome,

there was reason to be somber. Swiss Guards had been massacred on Saint Peter’s steps defending the pope.

Parts of Europe were abandoning the Church. But Philip resolved to be an “apostle of joy,” drawing especially

the young to Christ—and frequent confession and Communion—by his sincere interest in their problems,

prayerful example, and gentle humor. His “Oratory,” a movement as well as a place, provided recreation and de-

votion in a joyful atmosphere of companionship, service, and liturgy. Philip Neri challenges each of us to begin

improving Church and world by changing ourselves with unfailing joy.

The Ascension of the Lord

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

There was a curious custom years ago

that perhaps developed in an age when Easter

was seen less as a baptismal season than as a kind

of tour through the deeds of the Risen Christ. The

paschal candle, sign of Christ’s presence, was

removed from public view on Ascension Thurs-

day, banished to the baptistery.

Ascension Day does speak of the hidden

aspects of Christ’s life among us, but it does not

have much to do with God’s absence. Christ has

not shed his human life like an inconvenient

shell, but rather has taken humanity into heaven.

The theologian Karl Rahner said that it is a festi-

val of “the nearness of God.” In vanishing from

our sight, Christ has become utterly available to

all at every time and every place and is “closer to

us than he ever was.”

Today is the feast of believing that be-

yond our final breath is a presence that waits for

us, a banquet prepared, a tender homecoming em-

brace. Rahner said that today is a festival of the

future of the world, a day for anticipating the

world’s true destiny, and therefore hardly a day to

be going around hiding candles!

—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.