St . B o n a v e n t u re Pa r i s h

803 STATE ROAD ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ P. O. BOX 996 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ MANOMET MA 02345-0996 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ s t b o n a v e n t u r e p l y m o u t h . o r g

M A S S S C H E D U L E

Monday through Saturday - 8:00 AM Holy Days - As announced Saturday - 4:00 PM Vigil Mass Sunday - 8:00AM, 10:00AM Family Mass, 11:30AM

Reconciliation - Saturday, 3:00 - 3:45 PM, or by appointment

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament -

Friday - Noon to Evening Prayer and Benediction at 5:30 PM First Friday - After the 8:00 AM Mass to Evening Prayer & Benediction at 5:30 PM Rosary - Weekdays, after 8:00 AM Mass Divine Mercy Chaplet - Friday, 3:00 PM Baptism - One Sunday per month, at 1:00 PM Marriage - Please call Ext. 120 for details Anointing of the Sick - Please call Ext. 120 for details Adult choir - Thursday, 7:30 PM Mayflower AA - Monday, 7:00 PM

All Parish Email - stbonofice2@verizon.net Fund for the Needy - stbonffn@verizon.net

MAIN OFFICE TELEPHONE 508-224-3636

PARISH OFFICE FAX 508-224-5889 REV. KENNETH C. OVERBECK, PASTOR EXT. 113

Debbie Adams, Office Assistant Ext. 110 Sheilah Burleigh Segatore, Rel. Ed. Coordinator Ext. 111 Susan Healy, Parish Admin. Assistant Ext. 120 Heidi Law, Outreach Coordinator Ext. 125 Christopher Ricci, Music Director Ext. 151 Michael Richard, Maintenance Director Ext. 152 Fund for the Needy Ext. 124 Knights of Columbus Ext. 114

Assistive Listening Devices are available. Please see Christopher Ricci, Music Director, for assistance.

St. Bonaventure Parish Manomet, MA

Mass Intentions

Mon., Feb. 13 8:00 AM Margaret Alves Tues., Feb. 14 8:00 AM Catherine Reddington Wed., Feb. 15 8:00 AM Ruth Quinn-Connolly Thurs., Feb. 16 8:00 AM Marie Barry Fri., Feb. 17 8:00 AM Gerard Harrington Sat., Feb. 18 8:00 AM Mary Crogan 4:00 PM James Polcari Sun., Feb. 19 8:00 AM Ellen Nix 10:00 AM Thomas Coyne 11:30 AM Christopher Welsh & the Parishioners & Benefactors of St. Bonaventure Parish, Living & Deceased

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES . Next year’s calendar and registration forms for summer and school year programs will be posted on Mar., 31st. As always, there will be a substantial discount for early registrations through mid-May. Volunteer teachers and teachers’ aides receive additional tuition discounts as well! Teachers are needed for both the summer and school year programs. If you can help, contact Sheilah at stboncre@verizon.net Our programs only work because of the generous volunteers who donate their time and talent to educate our children. Many thanks to all the catechists and teachers’ aides for your wonderful help in 2016!

ALL ADULT VOLUNTEERS should have received an email invitation to the Mardi Gras Soiree, February 25th from 7:00 PM-9:00 PM in appreciation for all you do! If you did not receive an email and would like to go, please contact Heidi Law in the Parish

Office at 508-224-3636 x125 or stbonffn@verizon.net to make sure we have your correct email address or to request a paper invite if you do not use email. Tickets need to be re-served for this event, so you must RSVP. We look forward to a fun evening of revelry!

It’s Valentine time so come make a sweet note for your sweetheart after the 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Masses on Sun., Feb. 12th. All materials will be provided to make your card one to keep forever. We will also have a photo backdrop set up, complete with props so you can take a pic-ture and send a digital Valentine too!! See you there.

Is the winter getting you down? Need to take a break and escape to a fun, family friendly warmer climate for a few hours with good friends? On Tuesday, 2/21 (during school vacation break), meet us at the Kingsbury Club in Kingston (off exit 10) for

a great time full of swimming, games and warmer temperatures! Each swimmer pays just $7.00 (in advance) for two hours of fun, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. People on the side lines get in free. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Please RSVP as this is a limited space event for up to 50 swimmers. Contact Sheilah at stboncre@verizon,net or 508-224-3636, Ext. 111 with any ques-tions. Don't forget your flip flops!

MARDI GRAS, JR - Sun., Feb., 26th all are invited to come and celebrate Mardi Gras after the 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM Masses. If your children were upset about not attending the adult soiree the night before, now is their turn! Come make a mask, a jester hat, a mini King Cake you can eat, a Mardi Gras bracelet, as

well as, “burying the Alleluia”. Come kick off Lent with this great celebration.

ATTENTION FIRST COMMUNION FAMILIES - The signup sheets for First Communion dates have been posted in the Parish Center. If you have any questions, please contact Sheilah at stboncre@verizon.net.

"Again you have heard that it was said to your an-cestors, Do not take a false oath, but make good to the Lord all that you vow. But I say to you, do not swear at all. Let your 'Yes' mean 'Yes' and your 'No' mean 'No.'" - Mt 5:33-34a, 37

Readings for the Week of February 12, 2017 Sunday: Sir 15:15-20/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34/1 Cor 2:6-10/Mt 5:17-37 or 5:20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37 Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25/Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21/Mk 8:11- 13 Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10/Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10/ Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Gn 8:6-13, 20-22/Ps 116:12-15, 18-19/Mk 8:22-26 Thursday: Gn 9:1-13/Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23/Mk 8:27-33 Friday: Gn 11:1-9/Ps 33:10-15/Mk 8:34--9:1 Saturday: Heb 11:1-7/Ps 145:2-5, 10-11/Mk 9:2-13 Next Sunday: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18/Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13/1 Cor 3:16-23/Mt 5:38-48

WELCOME NEWLY BAPTIZED - Congratula-tions to the families of the following children who received the sacrament of Baptism in January: Tessa Sage Poles and Iris Anne Poles.

FIRST COMMUNION - We are now accepting new or gently used, clean First Communion clothing for our wardrobe that will be located in the lobby of the par-ish center for any First Commun-ion boy or girl who would like to borrow (and return!) any items for their big day (no heirloom outfits

please). We are accepting donations of suits, sport coats, white shirts, belts, shoes, ties and dress pants for boys as well as dresses, veils, shoes and accessories for girls. All donations can be dropped off at the parish center. If you have borrowed any items in the past, please return them cleaned and ready to be used by the next child.

FUND FOR THE NEEDY GOLF TOURNAMENT - The next planning meeting is Tuesday, April 21st at 6:00 PM in the Parish Center. Look forward to seeing you there!!

THE SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME February 12, 2017

February 4/5, 2017 Main Offertory - In Church $ 10,073.50 Online $ 475.00

Thank you for your faithful support!

______________________________ February Second Collection

February 18/19 - Church in Africa/Central & Eastern Europe

Of f e r t o r y & Gi f t Co l l e c t i o n s

Parish Census Update New to the Parish? New Address? Not yet Registered?

Please complete the following to obtain a census form to register in our parish or change your census information.

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PRAYER CORNER- Please include the follow-ing intention in your personal prayer this week: Our prayer this week is for the Lord’s love to draw more and more of us to worship Him in the practice of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, a source of peace and healing.

For the convenience of our parishioners, we have partnered with Parish Giving to offer an online giving option that is easy-to-use and secure. The program provides the opportunity for electronic funds transfers from bank accounts and debit and credit card pay-ments for the parish offertory, second collections, gifts to the par-ish and to the Fund for the Needy, etc. You have the option of either setting up an account to manage the contributions and pay-ments of your choice for an extended period of time or selecting the “Pay Now” feature to make a quick, one-time donation with-out setting up an account.

It’s Simple …

To link directly to the parish program, log on to our website: www.stbonaventureplymouth.org and click the Parish Giving logo at the bottom of the home page. You’ll be guided every step of the way.

Questions? …

Parish Giving is the Merchant of Record which means that your account and billing information remain confidential with no ac-cess from the parish staff. If you need assistance with setting up and/or managing your account, please contact:

Parish Giving 1-866-307-7140 … Mon. - Fri., 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

or by email at: info@ParishGiving.org

If you have general questions or comments about the St. Bonaven-ture Parish online giving program, please contact Sue Healy at 508-224-3636, Ext. 120 or via email at stbonoffice1@verizon.net.

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THEOLOGY ON TAP - Save the date!! An event for young adults in their 20’s and 30’s, Tues., Feb., 21st at 7:00 PM at the New World Tavern, 56 Main St., Plymouth. This event will feature a Har-vard trained astrophysicist and recently published

contributor to the Harvard/Smithsonian Center for Astro-physics. Fr. Paul Soper will speak about science and religion. Please join us for a time presentation, questions, discussion and sharing in an informal setting. Bring a friend or two!!!

PILGRIMAGE/VACATION TO IRELAND - Travel to Dublin, Our Lady of Knock Shrine, Matt Talbot’s Shrine, Cliffs of Moher, Dingle Peninsula, Partial Ring of Kerry and more with Fr. Mike McNamara, Sept. 19 - Sept. 29, 2017. ll Days/9 Nights. The price is $3,400 (double occupancy) and includes airfare, hotel, 9 breakfasts, 9 dinners, taxes, enter-tainment, and tour bus/guide, For more info call (781) 545-8336 or email: frmikeshouse@gmail.com for a brochure. Deposit due April 1st.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - meets in the church hall on the 1st & 3rd Wed. of each month. We are an organization of Catholic men committed to living the faith and serving our community. Please consider joining us. Speak to a Knight member of the parish or ask for a membership appli-cation at the parish office. We welcome you and we need you. Vivat Jesus!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 500 CLUB WINNERS for February are; $200 ~ Kevin Fahy, $100 - Charles Austin, $50 each: Bill Quinlan, John Herlihy, Meredith Flynn and Christine Adduci. Thanks to all who participate! Join To-day! Our charity account needs your help. Get an applica-tion at the parish center. Vivat Jesus!

COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND - If you or your loved one is not able to attend Sunday Mass due to illness or infirmity and you wish to receive Holy Communion at home, please call the office at 508-224-3636, x195 to request assistance from our parish Eucharistic Ministers.