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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 12 noon on Thursday
St. Boniface Catholic Church
1952 GA Hwy 21 South
Springfield, GA 31329
January 11, 2015
The Baptism of the Lord
PARISH STAFF
FR. MARTINO BÁ THÔNG NGUYEN, PASTOR RICK RAFTER, DEACON
PATTIE LIEBL, PARISH SECRETARY CELESTE GISH, DRE
JANICE KOSEK, OUTREACH ASSISTANCE DON SMITH, CUSTODIAN
PARISH STAFF EMAIL [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected]
[email protected] 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 a possible
wedding date.
All you who are thirsty, come to the water!
--Isaiah 55:1
Jan. 17
5:00 p.m.
AS P Tanguay, K Tanguay, & M Burdick
EM J Hambly, J Kessler, B Milne, M Wills,
& Don Smith
L R Smith
G D Talick & J Frazier
U E Talick & P Galasco
Jan. 18
8:30 a.m.
AS Lucy, Leslie, & Lynn Duncan
EM J & M Bahm, T DePace, & T Richtman
L P Walters
G B Milne Jr. & Volunteer
U J Felipe & M Felipe
11 a.m.
AS T Smith, K Momperousse, & L Stark
EM A Colanero, V Singley, A Seymour,
& Volunteer
L K Klock-Powell
G R Castillo & J Williamson
U Y Carr & Volunteer
No Children’s Liturgy
This week at St. Boniface: Jan. 11- Jan. 16
Sunday: Mass- 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
K of C quarterly Mass
Bingo-Nursing home-6:30-7:30pm
Monday: Parish Life Meeting- 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday: Mass- 8:30 a.m.
Stewardship Meeting- 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Mass-8:30 a.m.
Rosary Group- 10:00 a.m.
Quilters Group-10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Youth Group- 7:00 p.m.
Thursday: Mass- 8:30 a.m.
Parish Finance Meeting-7:00 p.m.
Friday: Mass - 8:30 a.m.
Followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Saturday: Reconciliation- 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Mass- 5:00 p.m.
January 11, 2015
Baptism of the Lord
“After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of
whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.”
– Mark 1:7
We are put on this earth to love God, love our neighbor and
make disciples. How many times does our own pride and
ego get in the way on fulfilling God’s plan for us? Hum-
bling ourselves before God and putting Him first in all
things should be our top priority.
Although John was the first genuine prophet in 400 years,
Jesus the Messiah would be infinitely greater than he. John
was pointing out how insignificant he was compared to the
One who was coming. John was not even worthy of doing
the most menial tasks for Him, like untying His sandals.
What John began, Jesus finished. What John prepared, Je-
sus fulfilled. Therefore we each need to remember that as
Jesus' followers we are to be submissive to His Will in our
lives. As we make the choice to put Him first, our lives will
become more fruitful and fulfilled.
2014 St. Boniface Cookbook The 2014 St. Boniface Cookbook is now in publication. It
is possible that they will be available for purchase this
weekend Nov 1-2. Be on the lookout for
them. The cost will be $10 per book. This will makes a
great Christmas gift!
Liturgical Ministry Schedule
Follow Fr. Martino on his journey on Facebook,
Fr. Martino Thong Nguyen.
Please pray for Fr. Martino and his companions as they
begin their mission to protect children from the exploita-
tion of sex trafficking.
--Heavenly Father we pray for a wall of protection
around the children who are being exploited, and for
Fr. Martino and his companions who are who are in
harms way. We pray that you keep the enemy of evil
away and return them safely home. Amen.
2014 Contribution Statements
Your 2014 contribution statements will be available for
pick-up in the back of the church next weekend. Envelopes
with names will be in alphabetical order. Any envelope not
picked up will be mailed before January 31,2015.
Your contributions for the weekend of
January 4, 2014
Adult $4,670.75
Children $32.752
Debt Reduction $3488.50
Mortgage Balance $375,686.76
Bills paid last week $4,793.66
Thank you for your continuing generosity!
Mass Intentions for the Week of Jan.11-Jan. 16
Sunday 1/11 ♥Alina & Cezar Moisiade
Tuesday 1/13 All Souls in Purgatory
Wednesday 1/14 +David Hayes
Thursday 1/15 ♥Theresa Wichert
Friday 1/16 ♥Rita Visconti
Saturday 1/17 +Orie Chavez
Counter Still Needed
Thank you to Pat Walters and Paula Cihla who have vol-
unteered for our Counting Team Ministry! We are still in
need of one more volunteer to help with this very im-
portant ministry. Please prayerfully consider what you
can do to help our parish. Call or email Pattie in the Par-
ish Office for more details.
Offertory Envelopes
If you were unable to pick up you offertory envelopes
when they were in the back of the church. Please contact
Pattie in the Parish Office.
While Fr. Martino is away, in case of an emergency and
you need to reach a priest, please call Pattie in the Parish
Office during normal business hours or after hours at
912-547-1603 and a priest will be contacted for you.
Thank you
Dear St. Boniface Family,
We have no words to thank you for the calls, cards,
texts, and emails so full of prayers and consolation for
our family after the death of my brother David. Please
know that, though far away, you are here with us in such
a loving spirit, and we can never thank you enough for
this blessing. We love and miss you and keep you in our
prayers each day.
--Sandra Mackey
Baptism Class
Sunday, January 25
12:30PM – 2:30PM
St. Boniface’s baptism class for soon-to-be
and new parents will be held on Sunday, January 25,
12:30PM – 2:30PM. The class will meet in the Religious
Formation building. You are free to eat lunch during class.
Please call Cindy Felipe, 912-596-4251, no later than Sun-
day, January 18, to arrange for a workbook and confirm
attendance. The baptism classes are held quarterly with the
next class to be scheduled for April 2015.
YOUNG @ HEART
JANUARY EVENT
Come and join us for our monthly Young @ Heart event!
Delectable soups and Artisan Breads will tantalize your
taste buds. Wednesday Jan. 21, 2015 at 11 a.m. in the
Education Building. Our program will feature a DVD of
John Michael Talbot, renowned Catholic Musician. Ac-
cepting offers for 4 soups and breads w/reimbursement
for cooks/bakers. Call Emma at 912-657-4888.
Knights of Columbus Poster Contest Winners
The Knights of Columbus would like to congratulate Kenny
Shabi, Jack Klock, and Ashley Wayco for winning their
respective age categories in the Keep Christ in Christmas
poster contest. We have many talented young artists here.
Their posters can be seen on one of the bulletin boards in
the Education Building. Thank you also to the parents and
teachers who supported and encouraged our students.
8th Annual Ecumenical Potluck Supper
Sunday, February 8, 20415
Due to Fr. Martino being out of the country during the
week of Christian Unity, January 19-25, 20105. Our
Potluck Supper to celebrate with our fellow Effingham
Christian Churches has been moved to Sunday February
8, 2015. Please bring a dish of your favorite food or de-
sert to share with our St. Boniface family and Christian
guests.
CCW MEGA YARD SALE COMING SOON!
Start out your New Year right by clearing out your clutter
and donating it to CCW for their annual Mega Yard Sale
which will be on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. CCW has a stor-
age house on the Church property and you can get the key
from Pattie Liebl in the Church office. The Church office
is open from 9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Monday through Fri-
day. You can also bring your donated items to the Church
anytime after we start setting up for the Sale on Sunday,
Feb. 1, 2015. Questions? Call Charline @ 912-826-2252
or 912-547-4250.
Catholic Focus
Immediately after 8:30 a.m. Mass each Sunday (9:30
a.m.), adults of all ages meet in room1 in the Education
Building. We study and discuss how to apply the
scriptures from the Masses to our daily lives. Classes are
led by dedicated Catholic Catechist Disciples. We
encourage you to become part of this loving group. You
will not regret it! So just visit with us and see for
yourself!
Joy Austin Richard Bender
Nicky Broadmeadow Ron Carsten
Alice Casey Joe Cihla
TA Curtis Keith Cornell
Phyllis Davy Kirsty Dahlweiner
Haley Dahlweiner Thomas Depace Sr.
Nancy Dotson Wilene Duggan
Mary Ann Fasbender Sara Gobrogge
Richard Hardin Virginia Hardin
Garry Harold Frank Hester
Eleanor Helmly Amber Kaderbek
Rachel Kavanaugh Pat Kavanaugh
Jordan Keller Myrt Kuster
Tim Kyle Denise Lemay
Brenda Liebl Vince & Sandra Mackey
Steve Massenburg Betty Matzdorf
LaDot Nist Joyce Nistch
Michelle Paoli Eileen Proveaux
Hal Ray John Ray
Alice Schneider Alan Schwartz
Jack Stein Phyllis Smith
Robin Smith Sean Smith
Audrey Snyder Matt & Ashley Snyder
Frank Sypeck Barbara Strickand
Cooper Suddath Olive Tebbetts
Roseanne Terilli Burr Tolles
Donna Trigg Hannah Wiedemann
Cory Wilson Linda Wright
Faith Formation News Celeste Gish-DRE-912-754-1432
Class times: 9:45 am to 10:45 am When
classes are in session.
Faith Formation honors MLK Day
Faith Formation will be closed January 18
for Martin Luther King Day. Classes will
resume January 25.
St. Boniface Youth Formation
Meets Wednesday evenings
from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and Sunday morn-
ings from 9:45-10:45 am the Annex next
to the rectory. All students 7-12th grade
Maj. Brian Healy, USAF
TSgt Brian A. Lafond
Sgt. Clayton Emanuel Holloway
SFC Shawn Brown
SSgt. Ryan Peters
LSSN Jonathon Benson King
Capt. Thomas Naldrett
Sgt. Steven Liebl
SBYF
Check out our Library
The parish library has recently moved to the alcove out-
side the eighth grade classroom in the Faith Formation
building. The collection includes a variety of books and
a few DVDs organized in the following categories:
Biographies of saints, popes and biblical figures
Marian and Medjugorje literature
Inspirational and prayer books
Fiction and popular authors
Catholic reference.
Except reference books, which should not leave the
building, feel free to borrow any titles and return them
in a timely manner so others may enjoy them.
There is also a children’s library in the Faith Formation
Resource Room. This collection of Catholic and Chris-
tian books, booklets, DVDs and CDs geared toward
every age group from toddlers to teens, and is also
loaned out on the honor system.
The nursery will be available each
Sunday morning before both
Masses and also will be available
in between Masses for those par-
ents who wish to attend the
Catholic Focus Adult Formation
class.
Business Card size 2” X 3 ½“
$15 per Month
$40 per Quarter
$150 per Year
For more information please contact Pattie Liebl (912) 754-7473.
Billing preference (circle one):
Weekly Monthly Annually (saves money)
St. Boniface would like to begin an advertising page in the bulletin this year. It will serve a
two fold purpose. One to advertise businesses for our local area businesses or parishioners
who run a business in the local area, and two, to cut down on the cost of printing the bulletin
on a weekly basis. If you are interested please cut out and use the form below and return to
the Parish Office.
ST. BONIFACE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Bulletin Advertising Request Form
Date: _____________________
Business Name: -__________________________________________________
Contact__________________________________________
Mailing Address: __________________________________________
City: ________________________ State: Zip: _____
Daytime Telephone: __________________ Fax: ______________________
Email: _________________________________________
January is Pro-Life
Month-
Baby Bottle Boomerang
The Baby Bottle Boomer-
ang Campaign supports the
Pregnancy Care Center of
Rincon. Please take one of
the baby bottles, fill it with
change and return it by
Sunday, February 1, 201.
Checks should be made payable to Pregnancy
Care Center of Rincon.
“STONGER” Finding Hope in Fragile Places
For each of us, the same truth applies. We all need to pursue a closer relationship with the God of the Bible. A rela-
tionship with the God of Glory is the only way we will ever walk in strength and victory on this earth. During this
retreat we will ask ourselves . . . What needs to change in me so that I may live in the strength God promises to pro-
vide? We will leave knowing . . . God is stronger than everything!
St. James Catholic Church (912) 355-1523
Saturday, February 21, 2015 Time: 9:00 to 2:00
Donation: $15 ($20 at the door)
Breakfast on your own; lunch provided
Bring your own Bible
Register by mailing payments: In care of SDCCW/Gayle
St. James Catholic Church
8412 Whitefield Ave. Savannah, GA 31406
Include your phone number and indicate “Stronger Retreat” on the check.
Retreat Coordinator: Gayle Valbuena [email protected] 1-912-657-6811
THE WATERS OF BAPTISM
When new sod is put in, it needs constant saturation with water. Landscapers say that this “knits” the sod to the
soil. The same when a branch is grafted onto a tree: the poultice that joins them at the splice must be kept wet at all
times. Water is the stuff that binds the very cells of our bodies together. No wonder religions throughout all times and
cultures have used it so prominently. When Jesus stepped into the Jordan for baptism, he “knit” himself to what had
come before him. By going to the Jordan, he made himself one with the people of Israel who had crossed it into their
Promised Land. With John the Baptist, Christ wove himself into the prophetic tradition that heralded the coming reign
of God. He had become fully human in the waters of Mary’s womb, and by partaking in the rite of the baptism of re-
pentance, Jesus identified himself with our sinful, frail humanity. It is through the waters of baptism that Christ con-
tinues to graft new members onto his Body, the Church. Through these waters we are cleansed from sin and filled
with the promise of grace, given our destiny for eternal life. For us, as for Jesus, it is also the waters of baptism that
inaugurate our mission to proclaim the Good News. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Sanctity of Life Sunday
January 18, 2015
Life is Precious
From the earliest moments in the womb to the last breath
before death, human life reflects the image of God. Life is
precious because God is good.
Yet the goodness of life is tarnished by man’s prideful rebel-
lion. Lives are marginalized or disregarded, sometimes only
for the sake of convenience. On Sanctity of Life Sunday, we
celebrate the unique character of human life.
