DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY APRIL 23, 2017

St. Mary’s / St. Boniface

Vision Statement

To serve Christ and promote

His teachings through Worship,

Education, Training, Service,

and Community Involvement

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Windthorst, TX

St. Boniface Catholic Church Scotland, TX

Father Michael Moloney, O. F. S., Parochial Administrator, and Donald Brown, Deacon

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Mailing Address for Both Churches PO Box 230, Windthorst, Texas 76389

Phone (940) 423-6687 * Fax (940) 423-6657 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm

www.stmarysstboniface.org

General Information BAPTISMAL PREPARATION

on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 8:45 A.M. contact the office for dates and to register for classes

Marriage Preparation contact the office at least nine to 12 months prior

to wedding date

RCIA

contact Florence Anderle @ 423-6310 or 423-6271 Funerals

in the case of a death in the family, please contact the office as soon as possible.

Ministry to the Sick

contact the office immediately if you know of anyone who is sick, hospitalized or home-bound

Confession St. Mary’s every Saturday 4:00 – 4:40 pm and

every Wednesday after evening Mass. (or by appointment at the office.)

St. Boniface – First Saturday from 3:15 – 3:45 p.m. Hispanic Ministry

Tuesday & Thursday in Convent Call Oscar or Alma Contreras at 423-6918 or 940-224-8183

Mass Schedule for the Week Monday April 24 – St. Mary’s 6:30 pm Living & Deceased Members of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Wednesday April 26– St. Mary’s 7:00 pm † James Loran by Gerry Meurers Thursday April 27 – St. Boniface 8:15 am † Martha Frerich by Myra Priessler Friday April 28 – St. Mary’s 7:25 am † Elmer Schroeder by Stella & Ronnie Hoffman Saturday April 29 – St. Mary’s 5:00 pm † Oliver Koetter by Roy Koetters 7:00 pm † Henry & Bertha Munchrath By Marvin Munchrath (Spanish Mass) Sunday April 30 – St. Boniface 8:00 am † Carolyn Stallcup by Billy Burks Sunday April 30 - St. Mary’s 10:30 am Intentions of Parishioners and First Communicants

ST. MARY’S MINISTERS Monday April 24, – Sunday April 30, 2017

HOSPITALITY Sat. 5:00 pm Barbara Hoff, Jolene Prescher Sun. 10:30 am Brandon & Dusty Sternadel LECTORS Mon. 6:30 pm Jerry Anderle Wed. 7:00 pm Krista Vieth Fri. 7:25 am Michael Schroeder Sat. 5:00 pm Hilary Wolf, Chad Steinberger Sun. 10:30 am Krista Vieth, Marsha Frazier SERVERS Wed. 7:00 pm Grayson Steinberger, Jaxon West Fri. 7:25 am Noah Koetter, Drew Anderle Sat. 5:00 pm Kyle Wolf, Larson Vieth, Bri Hoff Sun. 10:30 am Sadie & Drew Anderle, Noah Koetter MINISTERS OF COMMUNION Sat. 5:00 pm Ricky Schreiber/Hosts, Whitney Schreiber/Hosts, Gail Schroeder, Arthur Litteken Jerry Anderle, Beverly Lindeman, Tracy Schreiber/Choir Hosts, Brooke Schreiber/Choir Sun. 10:30 am Kate Syrus/Hosts, Ted Neeb/Hosts, Alex Veitenheimer, Craig Anderle, Mark Veitenheimer, Kristi Veitenheimer, Trissa Berend/Hosts Choir, Jean Berend Choir USHERS Sat. 5:00 pm Gary Wolf, Leo Hoff Jr., James Vieth, Roy Koetter Sun. 10:30 am Donnie & Jesse Fleitman, David McCann, Joey Veitenheimer GIFT BEARERS Sat. 5:00 pm Greg Vieth Family Sun. 10:30 am Tommy Schlumpf III Family COMMUNION MINISTERS TO THE SICK Sun. April 30th Ann Hertel & Tracy Schreiber Sun. May 7th Frank & Joyce Wolf CHILDREN’S LITURGY LEADERS Sun. April 30th First Communion / No Children’s Liturgy Sun. May 7th Mary Wolf & Marsha Anderle MONEY COUNTERS Mon. April 24th Bernard Scheffe, Margaret Schroeder, Suzette Schreiber SUPPORT-Sunday Envelopes $4547.00, Loose $419.00, Children $25.75, Rice Bowl $1800.35, Loose $117.00, Rice Bowl Children Envelopes $21.44, Rice Bowl Children Loose $78.54, Good Friday $1225.00. NOTICE: CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED ON TUESDAY.

ST. BONIFACE MINISTERS, Monday April 24, - Sunday April 30, 2017

HOSPITALITY Sun. 8:00 am Harold & Patsy Stallcup LECTOR Sun. 8:00 am Grady Schenk Jr.

SERVERS Sun. 8:00 am Landon & Abby Brown MINISTERS OF COMMUNION Sun. 8:00 am Robert & Debbie Krahl, Sarah Krahl, A. J. Schreiber USHERS Sun. 8:00 am Mark Luig, Logan Veitenheimer GIFT BEARERS Sun. 8:00 am Keith Teichman Family MONEY COUNTERS Sun. April 30th Chris Hemmi, Debbie Krahl, Vivian Rice SUPPORT – Sunday Envelopes $960.00, Loose $230.00, Children $2.00, Good Friday $10.00.

ST. MARY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

SPECIAL NOTICE: Mass 10:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings. (Whole Family Cathechesis at 9:30 a.m.) SANCTUARY LIGHT will burn this week in memory of my mother, Rose Schroeder, on her birthday as requested by Frances Hoffman. CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS: Lester & Florence Anderle will receive the Chalice on April 29th at the 5:00 p.m. Mass. They, as well as all of us, are asked to pray for vocations.

5-7 Craig & Jamie Anderle 10:30 a.m. Mass 5-13 Leroy & Caroline Anderle 5:00 p.m. Mass

UPCOMING EVENTS: April 26-Adoration, Benediction, Devotion 6:00 p.m. Mass 7:00 p.m. Confessions after Mass. Wednesday evening Adoration Intentions: World Peace. BIBLE STUDY- No Bible Study on Sunday, April 23rd because of Divine Mercy Services at 3:00 p.m. WEEKLY WEDNESDAY ADORATION INTENTIONS: First Week for Respect for Human Life. Second Week for Unity in the Church. Third Week for Vocations to the Priesthood. Fourth Week for World Peace. Fifth Week for the Intentions of our Holy Father. 4th DEGREE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS meet in the K.C. Hall Monday, April 24th after 6:30 p.m. Mass. THE NURSING HOME PARTY sponsored by the Catholic Daughters will be held on Tuesday April 25th. Those wishing to carpool should meet at the Parish Hall by 9:15 a.m. ALZHEIMERS CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP – For family and friends involved in the care of people with Dementia. The support group is FREE and open to the public. Long distance caregivers are welcome. Monday, April 24th at 6:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s Convent in Windthorst. For more information call Sue Gross at 940-767-8800 or 1-800-272-3900, or www.alzorg/northcentraltxas. C.D.A. NOTE – The rescheduled April meeting of the Catholic Daughters will be this Wed. evening April 26 following Mass. Officers will give reports on the Centennial convention and plans will be discussed on Church Picnic and parade entry. Please come join us! Signed Jean Berend, regent

THANKS to everyone that took time out of their busy Easter weekend to help decorate our church. Whether you were there Thursday, Friday or Saturday, it could not have come together so quickly or beautifully without each of you. Thanks again and see you at Christmas!!! Sherry EASTER FLOWERS – Once the Easter flowers or greenery has peaked and removed from the sanctuary, it will be placed outside the south door (Servers entrance). Parishioners may pick them up and take home for re-planting or reviving as needed. Thanks to everyone that donated money in honor of or to memorialize a loved one. MOTHER’S DAY FLOWERS – Mother’s Day is fast approaching and we would like to honor/remember your loved ones with fresh flowers in the Sanctuary. The donation for fresh flowers will be $2.00 a stem. Please let the office know of intentions to honor and remember others by 9:00 a.m. Wednesday May 10th or sooner if possible. Thank you.

BAPTISMAL CLASSES are offered on the third Sunday of the month at 8:45 a.m. Classes need to be attended by Parents and Godparents. Baptismal classes need to be refreshed every three years. You may attend the class before the baby is born. Please call the office at 423-6687 or Diane Hubbard at 631-1803 to register. Thank you. BAPTISMS: Baptisms are held once a month on a rotating basis. Baptisms will be held on the following dates: May 7, 2017 Inside Sunday Mass June 4, 2017 Inside Mass July 9, 2017 Outside Mass Aug. 27, 2017 Inside Mass Sept. 24, 2017 Outside Mass Oct. 29, 2017 Inside Mass No Baptisms during Advent or Lent unless an emergency.

SCHOLARSHIPS - St. Mary’s will again offer scholarships to members of St. Mary’s. Guidelines: Must be a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church either graduating High School or in College. Must be seeking admission or has been accepted to an accredited institution or a trade school. Each applicant will be considered on the following:

1. Completion of the on line questionnaire 2. Visit with Father Michael. Call office for appointment.

(Consider visiting after 10:30 Mass or on Thursday after school.)

3. Participation and support activities in the parish. 4. Participation and support activities in the community.

(within the past two (2) years) 5. Please put your name on all pages.

The applicant must visit with Father Michael and pick up web address from Father Michael. Scholarships are due by Monday, May 15th at noon. NOTE: Those people going for elective surgeries in the coming weeks are encouraged to consider coming to Confession on Saturday afternoon (4:00 – 4:40) and return for an Anointing of the sick following Mass

SECOND COLLECTION FOR Seminarian Formation Fund has been rescheduled for the weekend of May 13th & 14th. To support our seminarians, the second collection for Good Shepherd Sunday is for the Seminarian Formation Fund. There are currently 28 seminarians studying in seminaries throughout the United States. The Diocese of Fort Worth provides education and formation for each seminarian at an annual average cost of $52,092. The Good Shepherd Sunday Special Collection assists with funding this annual cost. Please give generously. Thanks. ST. MARY’S 125 PICNIC RAFFLE – Please call Betty or Doug Wolf (940-423-6738) to donate your Raffle Item. Deadline for submitting donations is May 7, 2017. Thank you for your support.

125TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION UPDATES: Looking for vendors, craft and merchandise for Saturday, June 10th during the day. $25.00 a booth. See Whitney Schreiber for more info at 631-8328. A big Thank You to Darby Anderle and Lynsey Neeb for chairing outside games. Thank You to Annette & Gerry for donating car for Smash Game. Thank You to Joyce Wolf for taking on souvenirs and if anyone would like to help her that would be greatly appreciated. Tickets for Opa’s Meal on Friday night and Sam Riggs on Saturday will be available after St. Mary’s Masses on the weekends of April 29th & 30th and May 13th & 14th. BEARD CONTEST – Started April 15th. PARADE INFO –Staging will be at 9:00 a.m. on the Parking Lot of the Baseball-Softball Complex on Trojan Road and proceed over the Church Hill terminating in the South Parking Lot of Windthorst High School. Packets containing entry forms are now available at all local businesses or the church office or in the back of church. Early Pioneer Families, local Businesses, church related and community organizations are encouraged to participate with floats or decorated vehicles. Antique, Vintage, Classic and Muscle Cars, Trucks, Tractors, Horses and Riders, Motorcycle Riders, decorated ATV’s and kids on decorated bicycles are all welcome and encouraged to participate. Let your imagination run wild! The history of St. Mary’s and Windthorst, past and present, fun and the making of lasting memories are the goals of this parade. ALL Entry Forms MUST BE FILLED OUT and returned by May 22. 2017! More information, updates and reminders will be forth coming in the Church Bulletins and local media. Co-chairpersons are Eddie Luig @ 476-2666 and Jean Berend @ 733-6614.

ST. BONIFACE’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

SANCTUARY LIGHT—will burn this week in memory of Anna Moloney as requested by Jerry & Margaret Smith. CHALICE FOR VOCATION: Bill & Pat Hemmi will receive the Chalice on April 30th at the 8:00 a.m. Mass. They, as well as all of us, are asked to pray for vocations.

5-7 Agnes McDonald 5-14 Art & Helen Ann Hemmi

ST. BONIFACE 7-DAY LIGHTS: Sue Conrady, Myra Hoffman, Bradley Rodgers, Mrs. Joe Schreiber, Marie Teichman by Donor; Sue Conrady by Donor; Special Intention by Donor; A Special Intention by Donor; For Special Intention by a Donor; For Peace, Our Members by St. Boniface Christian Mothers’ Society; Living & Deceased Members & Relatives of Catholic Life Insurance Branch #36. EASTER FLOWER INTENTIONS received after bulletin was printed: In memory of Frank & Pauline Vieth, Jack & Margie Smith, Our Grandparents, Raymond & Ricky Vieth, Our God Parents, Bud, Gloria & Gary Smith, Tony Wolf; In honor of Father Michael, Deacon Don, Jessica & Pedro, All those who are away from their loved ones on Easter in order to protect us by Jerry & Margaret Smith. Thanks for your intentions & donation. MOTHER’S DAY FLOWERS – Mother’s Day is fast approaching and we would like to honor/remember your loved ones with fresh flowers in the Sanctuary. The donation for fresh flowers will be $2.00 a stem. Please let the office know of intentions to honor and remember others by 9:00 a.m. Wednesday May 10th or sooner if possible. Thank you. SCHOLARSHIPS - St. Boniface will again offer a scholarship to a member of St. Boniface. Guidelines: Must be a member of St. Boniface’s Catholic Church either graduating from High School or in College. Must be seeking admission or has been accepted to an accredited institution or a trade school. Each applicant will be considered on the following:

1. Completion of the on line questionnaire 2. Visit with Father Michael. Call office for appointment.

(Consider visiting after 10:30 Mass or on Thursday after school.)

3. Participation and support activities in the parish. 4. Participation and support activities in the community.

(within the past two (2) years) 5. Please put your name on all pages.

The applicant must visit with Father Michael and pick up web address from Father Michael. Scholarships are due by Monday, May 15th at noon. SECOND COLLECTION FOR Seminarian Formation Fund has been rescheduled for the weekend of May 13th & 14th. To support our seminarians, the second collection for Good Shepherd Sunday is for the Seminarian Formation Fund. There are currently 28 seminarians studying in seminaries throughout the United States. The Diocese of Fort Worth provides education and formation for each seminarian at an annual average cost of $52,092. The Good Shepherd Sunday Special Collection assists with funding this annual cost. Please give generously. Thanks.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR BOTH PARISHES APPOINTMENTS WITH FATHER MICHAEL – If you have a concern and wish to visit with Fr. Michael, please call the office for an appointment. Or you may e-mail Father at mmoloney@comcell.net.

MARRIAGE PREPARATIONS – For those planning to get married in the near future, you must contact the church office at least 9 months or longer before the date of your wedding.

THE PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE will be in the home of Ralph & Clara Veitenheimer the week of April 30th. They are asked to pray for world peace, military, and vocations.

5-7 Dwayne & Deanna Scheffe Family 5-14 Bernard & Pat Scheffe

CONFESSIONS: Confessions on First Saturday afternoon at St. Boniface. – Father Michael will have Confessions every Saturday afternoon from 4:00 – 4:40 at St. Mary’s, and on Wednesdays after evening Mass at St. Mary’s. Confessions at St. Boniface will be on the first Saturday of the month from 3:15 to 3:45 pm. If you are unable to make those times, please call the office at 423-6687 or e-mail Father Michael at mmoloney@comcell.net for a time convenient for both you and Fr. Michael. BIBLE STUDY No Bible Study on April 23rd because of Divine Mercy Sunday Services at 3:00 p.m.. DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY IS APRIL 23rd. Chaplet of Divine Mercy with Eucharistic Exposition, Adoration & Benediction will be at 3:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s. ACTS COMMUNITY GATHERING – Anyone who has attended a previous ACTS Retreat is invited and encouraged to attend a combines Men’s & Women’s ACTS Community meeting this Wednesday, April 26th after the evening Mass at the K.C. Hall (top floor). Please join us for an evening of prayer, refreshments and entertainment. You won’t want to miss it. SAFE ENVIRONMENT – Safe and Sacred is the new safe environment program for the Diocese of Fort Worth (Former program Keeping Children and Vulnerable Adults Safe). You may enroll/renew online. Please send an e-mail to windscot@comcell.net and ask for instructions or if you are up for renewal. Thank you.

THANK YOU NOTES: “Agnes Schreiber and family would like to thank Father Michael and Deacon Don for the visits and Communion during her recent hospital stay. Thanks also to all the wonderful parishioners who visited, sent cards and had lights burning Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.” “Thanks to all who called, sent cards, had prayers and were concerned about my illness. It is very much appreciated. God bless you. Ben Buerger.” “The family of Elmer Schroeder would like to thank everyone for the prayers, food, and mass intentions. We are blessed to live in such a great community. Your support and encouragement is greatly appreciated. And we want to send out a special thank you to the St. Mary’s Choir for the touching tribute given to Elmer before Mass. The Choir meant so much to him. God Bless!”

This bulletin compliments of Catholic Life Insurance Union Branch #30 of Windthorst and

Branch #36 of Scotland

MILITARY PRAYER LIST – Charles Berend, Jr. (Navy), Fermin Estrada Jr., (Army), Sgt. Bill Foster, Capt. Sean Fuhrmann (Marines), Lt. Colonel Tony Garcia (Navy), Luke Grotelueschen (Army), Tracey Hoff (Navy), Sgt. Damian Hoffman, Ethan Hoffman (Air Force), Sgt. Whitney Jeter (Marine), Sgt. Nicholas Klein (Army), Stephen Koetter (Army), Jess Martinez (Army), Joshua Millican (Navy), Blake Newby (Army), Kenneth (K.J.) Nichols (Army), Major David Ogura (Army), Kyle Page (Marine), Frank Prokop, (Colorado Air National Guard), Sgt. Robert Rhinehart, Hank Schenk (Air National Guard), 1st Class Craig Slaten (Air Force), Staff Sgt. Ricky Smith (Air Force), Judy Solorio (Navy), Staff Sgt. Matthew Tubbs, Sgt. Ann Schreiber Turner (Air Force), Sgt. Matt Turner (Air Force), Ben Veitenheimer (Navy), Josh Winter (Army), Major Audrey Wolf (Army). (If there are any changes or additions please call the office.) Dear Heavenly Father, please protect our troops as they protect us. Bless them and their families for all that they are doing for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.

REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR PRAYERS! Caroline Anderle, Zack Andrus, Candace Schreiber Applebee, Conner Berardi, Andy Berend, Gus Berend, Don Bilbrey, Patience Blake, J.C. Birkenfield, Teresa Lindeman Birkenfield, Daphne Borgman, Diane Borgman, Deacon Don Brown, David Carcaño, Maria Carcaño, Jesús Colchado, Sue Conrady, Freida Day, Leanne Dennis, Brad Dennis, Carol Sue Douglas, Karen Edge, Danielle Mueller Fontenot, Jeanne Fischer, Father Nicholas Fuhrmann, Kimberly Fulford, Sister Marie Green, Jerry Gibson, Artie Hallenbeck, Floyd Hilbers, Margie Himmels, Billie Hoff, Cathy Hoff, Ernie Hoff, Frosty Hoff, Marvin Hoff Sr., Pauline Hoff, Wilfred A. Hoff, Willie L. Hoff, Myra Hoffman, Chris Hogue, Libby Ingram, Casey Jeter, Judy Koetter, Nick Koetter, Beatrice Kuntz, Agnes Loran, Jim Lowe, Brian Lucore, Kyler Marlar, Annette Meurer, Jess Meurer, Kathleen Moer, Clyde Morbitzer, Mary Morbitzer, Skylar Mueller, Steve Munchrath, Kim Nelson, Travis Nelson, Lena Ostermann, Rita Pearson, Henry Pennartz, Troy Pennartz, Gina Phillips, John Rife, Steve Rueschenberg, Terry Shefflett, Cassey Schenk, Paul Schenk, Roch Schenk, Rosalie Schenk, Agnes Schreiber, Gerald Schreiber, Mike Schreiber Jr., Nelda Schreiber, Conner Schroeder, Lauren Schroeder, Linda Schroeder, Richard Schroeder, Helen Seigler, Weldon Snyder, Jamie Sons, Kate Talley, Marie Teichman, Margaret Green Tift, Trent Tipton, Anna Mae Veitenheimer, Margie Vieth, Leo Wagner, Charles Winkles, Sarah Witten, Dorothy V. Wolf, Kellar Wolf, Kenny Wolf, Larry Wolf, Lorine Wolf, Martha Wolf, Pauline Wolf, Alphonse Zotz Jr., Chuck Zotz. If you wish your name removed or there are any changes, please call the office. Prayer of the Faithful: Lord Jesus, we lift those on our weekly list to you; You are the healer of the sick and we keep praying and hoping for those who are ill. May we continue to pray for all who are sick and hurting and may your peace come to each and every one of us. Amen.

ST. MARY’S 7-DAY LIGHTS: Successful surgery for Annette by Gerry; Welfare of Jess Meurer, Special Intentions, In thanksgiving for all of the wonderful people who have helped our family in any way, Aunt Agnes Schreiber, Uncle Floyd Hilbers, Gus & Nellie Berend, Ernie & Billie Mae Hoff, All the sick & hurting by Gerry & Annette;

Special Intention, Our family, Sick & Hurting by Gerald & Sherry Berend; Very Special Intentions by L.E. in (Okla.); For Special Intentions and Our Family by Donor; +Mildred, My Children, My Grandkids, All the sick of Scotland & Windthorst, The Elmer Schroeder Family by Floyd; Sue Conrady, +Mom, +Marlene Ermis Marshall, +Karen Foster, +Jinny Millican by Linda Haynes; Our Family, Paul’s recovery, Sue Conrady, Floyd Hilbers, Steve Munchrath, Steve & Sue, Mary Ann & Bill, Good health for Kacie & baby, Congratulations and Best Wishes to Sam & Robert, +Elmer Schroeder & his family, Our brothers, sisters, spouses and their families, Father Michael, Deacon Don, Deacon Bill, All the sick, Special intentions by the Paul Schenks; Jr. & Harola Zotz, Aunt Joyce Ostermann, Gus & Nellie, Sue Conrady, Myra & Ray Hoffman by Kenny & Martha; Larry Wolf by Dad & Mom; For the Welfare of Jim & Jeanne Lowe by Donnie & Cindy; For the Welfare of Tyler & Lauren Schroeder by Aunt Cindy & Uncle Donnie; For the Intentions of the Confirmants especially Blaire & Hunter by Aunt Cindy & Uncle Donnie; Our Family, Good health for Mom & Daddy, Steve & Sue Rueschenberg, Mike & Tanya, Myra Hoffman, All the sick & hurting, For Sam & Robert – May they have a long, happy, healthy life together, Thanks to everyone that helped with the wedding, For a safe trip for Sam & Robert, For Kenley as she prepares to receive her First Holy Communion, Special Intentions by the Lenny Berends; YEARLY LIGHTS: The Holy Spirit’s Daily Guidance in Endeavors for each member of my family by Donor; Janice, Ed & Catherine & Lois Luig and Geraldine’s health by Eddie Luig; For World Peace and Safety of our Military, especially for Staff Sgt. Damian Hoffman (Army), Ethan Hoffman (Air Force), and Maj. David Ogura (Army) by Grandmommy; For Students of W.I.S.D. & C.D.A. #296 Members by C.D.A. #296; Our Family by Alfred & Cordella; For Our Family by Bernard & Pat Scheffe; Military Service Personnel by V.F.W. Auxiliary Post #2676; Joe Schreiber & Joseph Schreiber Jr. by Agnes Schreiber; Mom by Johnnie & Alice; Living & Deceased Members of Alphonse & Caroline Zotz by the Family; Sick & Hurting of St. Mary’s Christian Mother’s Society by the Christian Mothers; Arnold & Lillian Lindeman by the Family; Thomas & Leona Schlumpf by Danny Schlumpf Family; For my Family by Lena Ostermann; My Family by Ann Veitenheimer; For Our Family by Joe & Lugenia Zotz; Safety of Ben Wolf by Mom and Dad; For the Safety of the Volunteer Firemen, Safety of Ben Wolf, Gina Loran & Brett Hoff, Living & Deceased Members of the Charles & Mary Lindeman family by Benny Lindeman; My Family by Margaret Beaman; In prayerful memory of Rusty & Shannon and all my beloved ones from the Green & Lindemann Family, For all my children & grandchildren to always stay close to God and His teachings, For peace in our beloved country. May the Holy Spirit guide our government officials to turn back to God and for our brave military, For all the sick, hurting, lonely and elderly in our parishes, For all faithful priests and religious and for more vocations, May God bless all of my friends who are so kind and helpful to me by Geraldine; For my Family and for Bruce by Anna Mae Veitenheimer; for our Family by Marvin & Elsie Hoff; Floyd Humpert by Betty; For my Family by Elmer Schroeder.

THE HOLY FATHER’S INTENTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL ARE: Young People. That young people may respond generously to their vocations and seriously consider offering themselves to God in the priesthood or consecrated life.

THE 7 P’S OF PRAYER THE 7 P’S OF THE LORD’S PRAYER THE 7 P’S OF THE OUR FATHER 1 Presence 2 Praise 3 Purpose 4 Petition 5 Pardon 6 Protection 7 Perseverance/Persistence THE SEVEN SPIRITUAL / CORPORALWORKS OF MERCY 1 Counsel the doubtful Give drink to the thirsty 2 Instruct the ignorant Clothe the naked 3 Admonish the sinners Shelter the homeless 4 Comfort the afflicted Visit the sick 5 Forgive offenses Visit the imprisoned 6 Bear wrongs patiently Bury the dead 7 Pray for the living & the dead Give alms to the poor PLANNED PARENTHOOD: A common term for the practice of contraception or, when this fails, of abortion. Also the organized policy of governments and international cartels to coerce people by means of economic or other sanctions to practice contraception or abortion, or submit to sterilization.

THANKSGIVING AFTER MASS Lord, Father all-powerful and ever-living God, I thank You, for even though I am a sinner, your unprofitable servant, not because of my worth but in the kindness of your mercy, You have fed me with the Precious Body & Blood of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. I pray that this Holy Communion may not bring me condemnation and punishment but forgiveness and salvation. May it be a helmet of faith and a shield of good will. May it purify me from evil ways and put an end to my evil passions. May it bring me charity and patience, humility and obedience, and growth in the power to do good. May it be my strong defense against all my enemies, visible and invisible, and the perfect calming of all my evil impulses, bodily and spiritual. May it unite me more closely to you, the One true God, and lead me safely through death to everlasting happiness with You. And I pray that You will lead me, a sinner, to the banquet where you with Your Son and holy Spirit, are true and perfect light, total fulfillment, everlasting joy, gladness without end, and perfect happiness to your saints. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Saint Thomas Aquinas.

PRAYER FOR LIFE Lord Jesus, come to our aid and bring an end to the horror of abortion and all the evils that flow from it May every human being love and honor all human life, from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death; May we, Your disciples always choose the Gospel of Life. Through the Eucharist, the great sacrament of life, let us be Your instruments in bringing an end to the culture of death. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS TO CONSECRATED LIFE O God, throughout the ages you have called women and men to pursue lives of perfect charity through the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. We give you thanks for these courageous witnesses of Faith and models of Inspiration. Their pursuit of holy lives teaches us to make a more perfect offering of ourselves to you. Continue to enrich your Church by calling forth sons and daughters who, having found the pearl of great price, treasure the Kingdom of Heaven above all things. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God forever and ever Amen.

PRECEPTS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

1 You shall attend Mass on Sundays and on holy days of obligation and rest from servile labor. We must “sanctify the day commemorating the resurrection of the Lord” (Sunday), as well as the principal feast days, known as Catholic holy days of obligation (/catholic-holy-days-of-obligation). This requires attending Mass, “and by resting from those works and activities which could impede such a sanctification of these days.” 2 You shall confess your sins at least once a year. We must prepare for the Eucharist by means of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession). This sacrament “continues Baptism’s work of conversion and forgiveness.” 3 You shall receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter season. This “guarantees as a minimum the reception of the lord’s Body and Blood in connection with the Paschal feasts, the origin and center of the Christian liturgy.” 4 You shall observe the days of fasting and abstinence established by the Church. “The fourth precept ensures the times of ascesis and penance which prepare us for the liturgical feasts and help us acquire mastery over our instincts and freedom of heart.” 5 You shall help to provide for the needs of the Church. “The fifth precept means that the faithful are obliged to assist with the material needs of the Church, each according to his own ability.” Note that these precepts of the Catholic Church are required, unless you have a legitimate reason for not meeting them. For example: If you are sick, tending to a sick child, or camping in the wilderness on Sunday and cannot get to Mass, it is not a grave violation to miss Mass that day. Children, the elderly, and pregnant or nursing women do not have to fast on normal fast days (Ash Wednesday and Good Friday).

APRIL 23, 2017 – MAY 20, 2017

23 Sunday of Divine Mercy Whole Family Cathechesis 9:30am Mass 10:30 am Chaplet of Divine Mercy with Eucharistic Exposition, Adoration & Benediction 3 pm First Communion Parents

24

Mass at St. Mary’s 6:30 pm

4th Degree K.C. meet

Care Givers meet 6:30 pm

25

St. Mary’s Prayer Group 7am

Church Office Closed

C.D.A. Nursing Home Party

26

Exposition, Adoration, Benediction & Devotion 6 pm, Mass 7pm Adoration Intentions: World Peace. Confessions after Mass.

C.D.A. meeting

C.C.D. classes

27

7:25 am Children’s Prayer, Word & Hymns

Mass at St. Boniface 8:15 am

28

Mass at St. Mary’s 7:25 am

29

Confessions at St. Mary’s 4:00 – 4:40 p.m.

MASS 5:00 P.M.

SPANISH MASS 7:00 P.M.

30 Third Sunday of Easter Whole Family Cathechesis 9:30 a.m. Mass 10:30 am First Communion Sunday

1 MAY

2

St. Mary’s Prayer Group 7am

Church Office Closed

3

Exposition, Adoration, Benediction & Devotion 6 pm, Word Service 7pm. Adoration Intentions: Respect for Human Life

Family Life & Outreach 6pm St. Mary’s Mothers Society St. Boniface Christian Mothers 7pm

4

7:25 am Children’s Prayer, Word & Hymns

Mass at St. Boniface 8:15 am

Food Distribution 9-11 am Kristy Krahl Center 9-11 am

5 First Friday

Mass at St. Mary’s 7:25 am

6 First Saturday

Mass at St. Mary’s 8am for Peace & Unity

Confessions at St. Boniface 3:15 – 3:45 p.m.

Wedding Mass for Bates/Humpert 5:00 P.M.

SPANISH MASS 7:00 P.M

7 4th Sunday of Easter Whole Family Cathechesis 9:30 a.m. Mass 10:30 am Bible Study 5 pm

8

Mass at St. Mary’s 6:30 pm

V.F.W. & V.F.W. Auxiliary 7 pm

9

St. Mary’s Prayer Group 7am

Church Office Closed

St. Boniface Altar Society 7 pm

10

Exposition, Adoration, Benediction & Devotion 6 pm, Mass 7pm. Adoration Intentions: Unity in the Church.

3rd Degree K.C. #1824 3rd Degree St. Boniface K.C. meet 7 pm. Deadline for Mother’s Day Flower Intentions. 9 A.M.

11

7:25 am Children’s Prayer, Word & Hymns

Mass at St. Boniface 8:15 am

12

Mass at St. Mary’s 7:25 am

13

Confessions at St. Mary’s 4:00 – 4:40 p.m.

MASS 5:00 P.M.

SPANISH MASS 7:00 P.M.

2nd Collection for the Seminarian Fund.

14 Mother’s Day 5th Sunday of Easter Whole Family Cathechesis 9:30 a.m. Mass 10:30 am 2nd Collection for the Seminarian Fund

15

Mass at St. Mary’s 6:30 pm

16

St. Mary’s Prayer Group 7am

Church Office Closed

17

Exposition, Adoration, Benediction & Devotion 6 pm, Mass 7pm. Adoration Intentions: Vocations to the Priesthood.

C.D.A. meet after Mass.

18

7:25 am Children’s Prayer, Word & Hymns

Mass at St. Boniface 8:15 am

19

Mass at St. Mary’s 7:25 am

20

Wedding Mass for Vieth & Lambert 5:00 P.M.

SPANISH MASS 7:00 P.M

Priests Presbyterial Assembly May 1, 2, 3, 2017