799 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 Children’s Choir Sunday, 9:15 AM Mayflower AA Monday, 7:00 PM

Parish email addresses:

All Parish Email - stbonoffice2@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 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 . B o n a v e n t u re Pa r i s h

Mass Intentions

Mon, Feb. 29 - 8:00 AM Ann Meconiates Tues. Mar. 01 - 8:00 AM Larry Wylie Wed, Mar. 02 - 8:00 AM Alexander Pepe Thurs, Mar. 03- 8:00 AM William Byrne Fri, Mar. 04 - 8:00 AM Francis Cleary Sat. Mar. 05- 8:00 AM Margaret "Peggy" Skinner 4:00 PM Starr Hill & the Parishioners & Benefactors of St. Bonaventure Parish, Living & Deceased Sun, Mar. 06 8:00 AM Joseph D'Ambrosio 10:00 AM Greg Oberle 11:30 AM Florence & Pat Cinardo

St. Bonaventure Pari sh Manomet, MA

WEDDING BANNS II

Leonard Williams & Alyson Sullivan

Capital Sins

1. Pride - a disordered exultation of the self 2. Avarice - a disordered desire for material wealth 3. Envy - a disordered longing for the talents or traits of another 4. Wrath - a disordered desire to punish 5. Lust - a disordered craving for the pleasures of the body 6. Gluttony - a disordered desire to consume more than one needs 7. Sloth - a disordered avoidance of physical or spiritual work

Cardinal Virtues

1. Prudence - discerns the true good and means of achieving it. 2. Justice - gives to God and neighbor their proper due. 3. Fortitude - remains firm in difficulties and constant in the pursuit of the good. 4. Temperance - seeks the balanced use of all created goods.

The Samaritan woman said to him, "How can you, a Jew, ask me, a Samaritan woman, for a drink?" Jesus answered and said to her, "If you knew the gift of God and who is saying to you, 'Give me a drink,' you would have asked him and he would have given you living water." - Jn 4:9a, 10

REPAIRS TO THE TOWER - Please note that there is work being performed on the church tower to repair leaking that has been ongoing since its construction. Unfortunately, the original contractor did not stand behind the work nor would the Archdiocese intervene on our behalf. The repairs are expected to be completed before Easter. The total cost to the parish for this repair is $46,380.

COFFEE & DONUTS - are available every Sunday after the 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Masses in the new hall. Come join us!

SPRING WEEKEND RETREAT WITH FR. MIKE MCNAMARA - "Merciful Like the Father" at Marie Joseph Spiritual Center, Biddeford Pool, Maine, Fri., May 20 - Sun., May 22. The cost is $270 (double occupancy) price includes travel on luxury coach bus and 6 meals. For more information please call Servants of Christ Ministries at (781) 545-8336.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Religious Education is looking for adult and teen volunteers to help with the First Communion retreat on Sat., March 19, from 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM which includes the retreat, pizza and clean up. Help is needed Fri, March 18 to set up and run through rehearsal. We especially need a male with a strong resemblance to Jesus to make an entrance (no speaking involved). For more info, please stop by and see Sheilah in the parish center or email her at stboncre@verizon.net. Your help is much appreciated.

Re l i g i o u s Ed uc a t i o n News

ST. BONAVENTURE RELIGIOUS ED - In addition to finding us on Facebook, we are now on Twitter and Pinterest!! Join Father Bob Reed and Plymouth School Superintendent, Gary Maestas in following St. Bonaventure Parish "@StBonPlym" on Twitter and on Pinterest at "St.

Precepts of the Church

1. You shall attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation.

2. You shall confess your sins at least once a year.

3. You shall humbly receive your creator in Holy Communion at least during the Easter season.

4. You shall observe the prescribed days of fasting and abstinence.

5. You shall provide for the material needs of the Church according to your abilities.

6. I will GO FORTH when Mass has ended.

7. I will live my life WITH LOVE.

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT February 28, 2016

February 20/21, 2016

Offertory/Mortgage ......................... $ 10,009.00

Thank you for your faithful support!

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February Second Collection

February 27/28 - Church in Africa/Central & Eastern Europe

The Catholic Appeal is an annual collection used to fund the central ministries and administration of the Archdiocese of Boston. Most parishioners will receive a pledge form in the mail directly from the Catholic Appeal Office. Additional pledge forms are available at the doors of the church beginning the weekend of March 6th. If the parish exceeds its goal, the Archdiocese credits the parish with a portion of the surplus. If the parish does not meet its goal, the Archdiocese assesses the parish the entirety of the shortfall. This year's Catholic Appeal goal for the parish is $37,876.

FUND FOR THE NEEDY 2016 HAPPY EASTER DINNER PROGRAM - Thanks to the generosity and faithful support of our parishioners and benefactors, the Fund for the Needy Committee maintains a food pantry in our parish center that provides emergency hunger relief and holiday meals to people in our local neighborhoods who are experiencing financial difficulties. Once again this year, the Fund is able to offer all the ingredients necessary to families in need for a Happy Easter Dinner. Easter Dinner request forms are available from March 2 - March 18 during regular food pantry hours, Wed. - Fri, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Recipients must reside in the South Plymouth and Manomet area. If you know of a family who would benefit from a Happy Easter Dinner or if you would like to make a donation to support our parish food pantry, please call (508) 224-3636, Ext. 124 or email the Fund at stbonffn@verizon.net.

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.

Name _____________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________

Town ________________________ Zip Code ____________

Phone _____________________________________________

Employment Opportunity at St. Bonaventure Parish

Parish Outreach Coordinator

Job Summary

This full-time position includes the direction, development & implementation of all aspects of the St. Bonaventure Parish Fund for the Needy; recruitment & coordination of parish volunteers and related organizations; and providing assistance with the daily office administration of the parish. A Bachelor’s Degree is pre-ferred & related experience is a must. Start date will be immedi-ate.

Please forward a cover letter & resume to

St. Bonaventure Parish, P.O. Box 996, Manomet, MA 02345

or forward via email to stbonoffice1@verizon.net

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The St. Bonaventure Knights of Columbus

Cordially Invites You To A St. Patrick’s Day

Celebration!

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PRAYER CORNER- Please include the following intention in your personal prayer this week: As we move through Lent, let us pray for the Holy Spirit to led us to share our faith with someone who has been away from the Church and to invite them to Mass.