Verse Of The Week

Gospel Mk 7:31-37

Again Jesus left the district of Tyre and went by way of Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, into the district of the Decapolis. People brought to him a deaf man who had a speech impediment and begged him to lay his hand on him. He took him off by himself away from the crowd. He put his finger into the man's ears and, spitting, touched his tongue; then he looked up to heaven and groaned, and said to him,"Ephphatha!"-- that is, "Be opened!" -- And immediately the man's ears were opened, his speech impediment was removed, and he spoke plainly. He ordered them not to tell anyone. But the more he ordered them not to, the more they proclaimed it. They were exceedingly astonished and they said,"He has done all things well. He makes the deaf hear and the mute speak."

Picture of the Week

Parish Festival Parade 2012

Reflection

How do we react when people praise us for the things we've done?  So we gloat over it?  Does it increase our sense of self-worth?  Do we feel proud and think that we are head and shoulders above others?  These are reactions are for those people who have a very high regard of themselves.  Like Jesus, who asked the people to tell no one what they had seen, those who are humble when then they are praised for the things that they've done would point to God by saying:  Thanks be to God, or Praise God.  They would always deflect the credit away from themselves and give the glory to God.  DO you give the praise and glory to God for your gifts and talents?  

WHAT’S GOING ON??

MISSION TRIP 2013 - Next year we will be traveling to the Dominican Republic to help build a school for preschool/ kindergarten children. The dates will be June 23-30 and the cost will be $1600. There will be a non-refundable down payment of $400 due with registration. You will also need to do a 15 minute interview with Sandee at the time of registration. (This is a changefrom writing an essay). Space is limited. We also need chaperones— especially a male chaperone—so if you are interested, please contact Sandee.
Mission Trip Contract (opens in pdf)

Faith Formation & Permissions Slips: (all in pdf format)

Youth Links:  

	Alternative Christian Music online: www.air1.com Based out of Hollister, California this site offers: commercial free radio; concert and event listings; prayer intentions; news and weather; and other stuff.
	Totally geared toward Catholic teens: www.lifeteen.com Here you will find: Podcasts; movie, music, video game, and book reviews; Spirit and Song radio; Articles on various topics, and much more...
	Spirit 92.9 Family friendly & always safe for the little ears: www.spirit929.com
	An Online magazine for spiritual seekers http://bustedhalo.com/

Youth Ministry Mission Statement:  

The mission of Youth Ministry at St. Boniface is to “Empower our Youth” to….

• Build community within St. Boniface and all of Cold Spring, Rockville, Richmond, Jacobs Prairie and all surrounding areas.
• Embrace their gifts and to give them a place to grow and nurture them.
• Serve our neighbors and the world.
• Learn more about our Catholic Faith.
• Spread the Good News of Jesus.
• Live the Christian Life everyday.
• Pray without ceasing.
• Learn more about Scripture.
• Place Christ as the center of their lives.