St. Boniface Catholic Church

The bishops of the United States are encouraging Catholics to pray a novena beginning today, October 26, to help form their consciences ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3:

A few thoughts as we pray and prepare to vote in the 2020 Elections... from Bishop Stephen D. Parkes of the Diocese of Savannah

A note from Fr. Martino Dear Saint Boniface Family, You know I do not write! Simply because I am not good at expressing my thoughts through writing. Today, I write to all of you for the first time in 6+ years! The passing of Father Lamb was sad news for us all at St. Boniface, especially to all who knew him, or lives had been touched by his ministry! Personally, for me, this is my second time dealing with a deceased priest who was in my care. The first time happened to be ...Msgr. Lucree, the priest who started the celebration of mass at Saint Boniface 40 years ago! And this time, Fr. Lamb, the first pastor. Both times, it stopped my life and makes me think about my own life as a priest! Particularly, being the only child, knowing that would probably be me, at my own golden age! I ask you to continue to pray for his soul! Based on our Catholic faith, that is the BEST thing you can ever do for a deceased person! I want to thank ALL of YOU for making this time of sadness become a time to WITNESS of OUR FAITH! CATHOLIC FAITH! Each one of you are part of this WITNESS in different ways: from praying, being at mass and vigil, contributing to the church on his behalf, cleaning the church (before and after), singing, putting the reception together, etc. For all of this, I am grateful and proud to be a servant leader here! I am also grateful for the support of Bishop Parkes and Boland, the priests of the diocese and the Knights of Columbus! They, particularly Bishop Parkes, has made my life the last week much easier! Last, but not least, please do not stop praying for Fr. Lambs’ soul! Blessings and peace, Fr. Martino See more

Direction from Bishop of Diocese of Savannah, Bishop Stephen D. Parkes about report on Holy Father’s comment!

On behalf of the Parish Family of St Boniface Catholic church at Springfield GA , we are grateful to have our Bishop Stephen D. Parkes of the Diocese of Savannah and Bishop Emeritus Boland at the Funeral of Father West Lamb, our former pastor! We are also grateful to have the Diocese Vicar General and Priests at the Funeral as well! And you, the people of God! Please continue to pray for the response of the soul of Fr. Wes Lamb!... Fr. Nguyen Martino PS: thank you the Diocese IT team to help us live-stream the mass!

Thank you Bishops Parkes and Boland! Thank you brother priests! Thank you my beloved people at St. Boniface Catholic Church!

Beloved family: dont forget to keep up our three days of prayer to pray for the repose of the soul of father Lamb. Funeral is Wednesday at 9:00am with Bishop Parkes as celebrant and Fr. Firmin as homilist at Saint Boniface. We are working hard to broadcast live on Diocese’s Facebook. Do our best, but cannot guarantee!

The Reverend Weston John Lamb The Reverend Weston John Lamb, a priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah, passed away peacefully at his home in Springfield, GA on Thursday, October 15, 2020. Fr. Lamb was born on March 31, 1941 in Minneapolis, MN and baptized on April 20, 1941. He was the much-loved son of the late Kenneth and Emma (Nelson) and brother of Sue Salvatore (Hudson, FL). He will be sadly missed by his sister; nephew Jeff Salvatore; Bishop Stephen D. Parkes...; Bishop Emeritus J. Kevin Boland; brother priests in the Diocese of Savannah; former parishioners; and many friends. He attended St. Thomas College in St. Paul, MN and the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN where he graduated with A.A. and B.A.S. degrees. In the summer of 1976 he entered the Order of the Most Holy Trinity (Trinitarians), and made his solemn vows in September of 1980. He attended seminary at St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore, MD from 19771978 and Washington Theological Union in Silver Spring, MD from 19781981. He was ordained to the priesthood on July 18, 1981 by Bishop Eugene Marino at St. Jerome’s Church in Hyattsville, MD, and incardinated in the Diocese of Savannah on January 31, 2009. Fr. Lamb came to the diocesan priesthood later in life, after working as a teacher and school principal. After his ordination he spent years as a chaplain in the federal prison system, including time at Supermax, a former super-maximum security prison in Marion, IL. He also served as chaplain at the federal prison in Jesup, GA. His first assignment in the Diocese of Savannah was as Parochial Administrator of St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church, Columbus in 2002. In 2004 he was appointed Parochial Administrator of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Vidalia. He was appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Springfield in 2006 and retired as pastor in 2012. A vigil service will be held at St. Boniface Catholic Church at 5:00 PM on Sunday, October 18, 2020. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Springfield. The Most Reverend Stephen D. Parkes, Bishop of Savannah, will be the celebrant; the Reverend Daniel F. Firmin will be the homilist. There will be two options for attending the funeral Mass: seated indoors, where masks will be required, or outdoor seating, where social distancing will be observed. A private burial will be held immediately following at the Catholic Cemetery in Savannah. See more

Funeral arrangements for Father Lamb have been finalized. You can see the full obituary on the Strickland Funeral Home website. A vigil service will be held at St. Boniface Catholic Church at 5:00 PM on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Father Martino is open to any parishioner who may want to share any remembrances of Father Lamb after the vigil. Please contact Father Martino on his phone at 706-825-3032. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, October 21, 2020... at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Springfield. The Most Reverend Stephen D. Parkes, Bishop of Savannah, will be the celebrant; the Reverend Daniel F. Firmin will be the homilist. There will be two options for attending the funeral Mass: seated indoors, where masks will be required, or outdoor seating on the back patio with television , where social distancing will be observed. A private burial will be held immediately following at the Catholic Cemetery in Savannah. Per Father Lamb’s wishes, a reception will follow outdoors-buffet style, with to-go boxes available. Please keep Father Lamb’s sister, Sue and nephew, Jeff in your prayers, and for the repose of his soul. See more

For our friends and parishioners who maybe didn’t get the email today, Father Wes Lamb passed away today. Funeral arrangements are pending . Thank you for your faithfulness Father Lamb. May the Angels lead you into Paradise.

R.I.P. Father Wes LambR.I.P. Father Wes Lamb

A few parishioners are very sick! Please offer a prayer for them when you read this post Fr. Nguyen MartinoA few parishioners are very sick! Please offer a prayer for them when you read this post Fr. Nguyen Martino