St. Boniface 1952 GA. Hwy. 21 S Springfield , Georgia 31329

Fr. Martino Bá Thông Nguyen Pastor

PARISH CONTACT INFORMATION STAFF Office: (912) 754-7473 RICK RAFTER, Fax: (912) 754-1201 WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE PATTIE LIEBL, Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. PARISH SECRETARY CONFESSIONS SARAH FOLLAND, Saturday, 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. DIRECTOR RELIGIOUS ED Or Upon request DENISE BURDICK, WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE OUTREACH ASSISTANCE Tuesday, 12:00 p.m. DON SMITH, Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. CUSTODIAN Thursday, 8:30 a.m. PARISH STAFF EMAIL Friday 7:00 p.m. [email protected] Religious Education [email protected] Sunday Mornings 9:45-10:45 a.m. [email protected]. When school is in session WEB ADDRESS ANOINTING OF THE SICK www.sbcatholic.com Please contact Fr. Martino at BAPTISMS/WEDDINGS 706-825-3032 Please contact Fr. Martino for an Bulletin Deadline appointment. We welcome your contributions to the WEDDINGS bulletin. Deadline for submission is Please contact Fr. Martino for an appointment Wednesday, by 12:00 noon a minimum of four months before wedding date.

August 1, 2021-18th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 de agosto de 2021-Domingo 18o del Tiempo Ordinario “Each day the people are to go out and gather their "Cada día la gente saldrá y recogerá su ración diaria; en- daily portion; thus will I test them, to see whether tonces los probaremos, para ver si ellos siguen mis instruc- they follow my instructions or not.” Exodus 16:4 ciones o no.” Éxodo 16:4 When the Israelites gathered more than their daily Cuando los israelitas recogían más de su ración diaria de ma- portion of manna, the surplus became wormy and ná, el excedente se llenaba de gusanos y se descomponía. De rotten. In the same way today, self-reliance, pride la misma manera hoy en día, la autosuficiencia, el orgullo y and ego lead to hoarding and excessive surplus of el ego conducen al acaparamiento y a la acumulación excesi- goods and money. Living a Stewardship lifestyle va de bienes y dinero. Vivir un estilo de vida de corre- helps us discern our “wants” from our “needs”. Liv- sponsabilidad nos ayuda a distinguir nuestros "deseos" de ing a grateful and generous lifestyle reminds us that nuestras "necesidades”. Vivir un estilo de vida agradecido y God will provide all that we need and that we have generoso nos recuerda que Dios nos proveerá todo lo que plenty to share. necesitamos y hará que tengamos más que suficiente para compartir.

THE BREAD OF LIFE Pray for the Sick Today’s Gospel has the crowd asking Jesus three Lift them high on eagles wings, fill their minds with your questions. First, “When did you get here,” to which truth and cover their hearts with hope. Protect them al- Jesus responds by rebuking them for their failure to ways, and may they feel safe and secure beside you. grasp his miracle as a “sign,” an occasion to put faith Amen. in him. Their second question about accomplishing the Donna Aiken, Owen Austin, Toni Brisendine, Carolyn “works of God” has Jesus respond that faith is the Broom, Andy & Kathy Chester, Brent Cornwell Family, “work” that God wishes. Many scholars believe this is Chrystal Christiansen, Richard Culberson, Rindy Den- John’s answer to the faith-works dichotomy emerging mark, Dawn Erickson, Mark Erickson, Don Exley, Cindy in the early Christian community. Faith is the work of Fancher, Cecelia Gadomski, Tommy Hall, Marty Haloda, God in the believer, John would have us understand. Chip Harris, Ruthann Hein, Rebekah Hess, Jean Lafond, The third question asked by the crowd is a request for Josette Lafond, Yvan Lafond, Manuela Garza, Peter a “sign” that would allow them to put faith in Jesus, as Giammaria, Marvin Hughes, Pat Jordan, Billy Kelley, the manna in the desert allowed the Israelites to put Kaycee Kessler, Janice Kosek, Ron & Myrt Kuster, Lin- faith in the Lord God. Jesus answers by revealing him- da Liebl, Rosa Lewis, Susan Martinchalk, Henry self as the “bread of life” that “comes down from Matzdorf, David Matzdorf, Loretta Matzdorf, Mary Su- heaven and gives life to the world.” san McAndrews, Rosemary Miles, Joyce Mixson, Jon & Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Linda Morgan, Cecelia Morse, Lorraine Nessar, Laura Norberg, Roy & Mildred O’Connor, Larry Page, Tammy AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Parrish, Melanie Pitingaro, Kate Radonavich, Loretta Sunday: Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reilly, JoAnn Skorich, Bill & Ada Seng, Marc Shabi, Ann Shuman, Ed & Delores Talick, Sheila Whitehead, Monday: St. Eusebius of Vercelli; Schanecy Wilmot, Edward Wonnick, Betty Wood, Loret- ta Woodberry, Jon Zinch St. Wednesday: St. John Vianney A time of war, and a time of peace: We Thursday: Dedication of the Basilica pray for those that serve in our military. Protect and guide our men and women in of St. Mary Major uniform, strengthen them in their trials. Friday: The Transfiguration of the Lord; Give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding pres- Hiroshima Memorial Day; First Friday ence wherever they may be, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Saturday: St. Sixtus II and Companions; CW5 Scott Durrer, A1C Cameron Rahn, MSGT Brian St. Cajetan; First Saturday Lafond, A1C Aubriana Butchko, SFC Steven Liebl, PVT Dylan Dickerson

Weekly Collection with YTD figures TODAY’S READINGS Week of July 25-31, 2021 First Reading — The people of Israel receive bread Offertory/Online Collection $6,719.24 from heaven in response to their grumbling YTD Offertory Collection: $29,577.76 Bills Paid this week: $7,434.33 (Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15). Bills Paid to Date: $25,311.43 Psalm — The Lord gave them bread from heaven Building Fund Collection: $1,116.00 YTD Building Collection: $5,471.50 (Psalm 78). Thank you for your continued generosity Online Giving Available on our website Second Reading — Put on the new self that has been www.sbcatholic.com created in God’s way (Ephesians 4:17, 20-24).

Gospel — I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger (John 6:24-35). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Ministry Schedule READINGS FOR THE WEEK Aug.07 Monday: Nm 11:4b-15; Ps 81:12-17; Mt 14:13-21 5:00 p.m. AS C Reynolds, & E Peavy Tuesday: Nm 12:1-13; Ps 51:3-7, 12-13; EM D Avard L D Karpowicz Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14 U P Tanguay, & C Gish Aug.08 Wednesday: Nm 13:1-2, 25 — 14:1, 26-29a, 34-35; 8:30 a.m. Ps 106:6-7ab, 13-14, 21-23; Mt 15:21-28 AS B Fogarty, & J Poppell EM M Heyman Thursday: Nm 20:1-13; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Mt 16:13-23 L S Morgan U M Felipe, & J Richtman Friday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 11:00 a.m. AS R Clark, & Volunteer 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mk 9:2-10 EM J Colanero Saturday: Dt 6:4-13; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; Mt 17:14-20 L S Doyle U Y Carr, & Volunteer Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:4-8; Ps 34:2-9; Eph 4:30 — 5:2; Jn 6:41-51 Mass Intentions Sunday 08/01 +Roger howard-11:00 a.m. FEAST OF FAITH-The Preface: Thanksgiving +Rita Visconti-11:00 a.m. The preface of the Mass has been called “a poem, the cry of joy and recognition, the song of the world discov- Tuesday 08/03 ♥Hoat Nguyen-12:00 pm ering its salvation . . . the certitude of faith making hope spring forth” (Philippe Béguerie, quoted in The Mass, Wednesday 08/04 +Rita Visconti-8:30 a.m. Lucien Deiss, The Liturgical Press, Collegeville, MN, 1992, p. 70). The preface takes up the last words of the Thursday 08/05 +Tom Kotten-8:30 a.m. dialogue, and expresses briefly and simply why we are grateful, why it is right and just to give thanks and praise Friday 08/06 +Quintin Rodriguez-7:00 p.m. to God. On feast days, the preface sings of the specific mystery or we celebrate; in Ordinary Time, the Sun- Saturday 08/07 +Alfredo Sotello-5:00 p.m. day and weekday prefaces express our gratitude for God’s gift of the Son, Jesus Christ, in whom we have re- demption and newness of life. The prefaces offer a suc- cinct account of what God has done for us in Christ; they express the mystery of faith, always relating it to us, to A SECRET our lives. “By his birth we are reborn,” we hear in Pref- The secret of happiness is to count your blessings ace IV for Sundays in Ordinary Time. “By his suffering while others are adding up their troubles. we are freed from sin. By his rising from the dead we rise to everlasting life.” Yes, we have cause to give God —Anonymous thanks and praise. —Corinna Laughlin, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Weekly Announcements: St. Boniface Parish WELCOME BACK PICNIC Saturday August 21, 2021-10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. On Parish Grounds (Rain date will be August 28). Fun for all ages *Games, *Bingo, *Hamburgers, *Hot Dogs, *Brats, *Water slide, *Bounce House, & *Dunking Booth Bring chairs, towels, and a dessert to share! WHAT IS RCIA? R.C.I.A. is the "Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults." The RCIA, a program of the Catholic Church, is oriented towards those who are thirsting for God, want a relationship with Jesus, and searching and inquiring about the Cath- olic way of life. While this program is oriented for adults, it accepts teenagers who are mature enough to participate in the RCIA. Weekly “no-commitment-required” inquiry sessions start Monday Aug. 30, 2021. See future bulletins for more information. Contact Den ise Curtis at 912-547-3936 to register. Save the Date for Fall Church Events: Ministry Fair– Saturday, October 23 & Sunday, October 24, 2021 after each Mass Oyster Roast-Saturday, November 13, 2021 7:00 pm-11:00 pm. More information will be posted in the bulletin as these events come closer to their date! Faith Formation Faith Formation classes are scheduled to resume in-person for all grade levels beginning on Sunday, September 12, provided we remain stable in the current situation with COVID-19. Classes take place on Sundays from 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. in the Faith Formation building. Registration forms for Faith Formation will be available later this month in the back of the parish hall, and on the St. Boniface website. Fees for the 2021-2022 year are $20 per student, or a $50 maximum per family. This covers the cost of books/materials. Financial assistance is available. The Faith For- mation program is looking for enthusiastic catechists and volunteers for our Faith Formation program for the 2021- 2022 year. This is a great opportunity to serve your parish and share your Catholic faith! We need both catechists and substitute catechists. Catechists must be 18 years of age or older. They must also complete/have completed the VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children training, code of conduct, and background check. Please contact Sara Folland, Director of Religious Education at (313) 570-7011 or [email protected] for more details.

Virtus Training Update Saint Peter Julian Eymard If you have not previously taken the Virtus training Feast Day: August 2 class and want to participate in any ministry, you now Born in La Mure d’Isère in southeastern , have the option to do it by zoom meeting or a training Peter Julian’s faith journey drew him from being a module. Please see below instructions. If you have priest in the Diocese of Grenoble in 1834, to join- questions please contact Pattie in the office or Sara ing the Marists in 1839, to founding the Congrega- Folland at [email protected]. tion of the Blessed Sacrament in 1856. Live VIRTUS training is the ideal training – partici- In addition to those changes, Peter Julian coped pant discussion solidifies the message of awareness with poverty, his father’s initial opposition to Pe- and reporting that is difficult to forget. Therefore, ter’s vocation, serious illness, a Jansenistic over- limited classes will continue to be offered for live emphasis on sin, and the difficulties of getting di- training, but only over the ZOOM platform for virtual ocesan and later papal approval for his new reli- participation. gious community. If a potential volunteer is not capable of attending a His years as a Marist, including service as a pro- ZOOM session, for the time being we will still accept vincial leader, saw the deepening of his Eucharistic the “Protecting God’s Children” online training mod- devotion, especially through his preaching of Forty ule in lieu of the live ZOOM session. A participant Hours in many . Inspired at first by the can choose the module in either English or Spanish idea of reparation for indifference to the , language (depending upon the language link they reg- Peter Julian was eventually attracted to a more pos- ister with). Upon request to this office, the module is itive spirituality of Christ-centered love. Members also available with Vietnamese or Korean subtitles. of the men’s community which Peter founded alter- As a reminder, under Georgia State law, every person nated between an active apostolic life and contem- age 18 or older who volunteers or works for a parish plating Jesus in the Eucharist. He and Marguerite or school is a mandatory reporter. VIRTUS training, Guillot founded the women's Congregation of the acknowledgement of the Code of Conduct and com- Servants of the Blessed Sacrament. pletion of a background check are required before Peter Julian Eymard was beatified in 1925 and can- ministry begins. How to register for VIRTUS train- onized in 1962, one day after Vatican II’s first ses- ing: https://diosav.org/how-do-i/register-for-virtus- sion ended. training franciscanmedia.org

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