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MARCH 18, 2018 THE FOURTH WEEK OF VOLUME 67:24 DIOCESE OF COLUMBUS A journal of Catholic life in Ohio

ADORATION HONORS THE REAL PRESENCE OF CHRIST IN THE EUCHARIST 2 Catholic Times March 18, 2018

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They come unceremoniously from ev- perpetual adoration erywhere at all hours of the day and night locations and 7,959 through all kinds of weather. sites with adoration Families, husbands, wives, fathers, moth- throughout the United ers, grandfathers, grandmothers, widow- States. In Ohio alone, ers, young people, seniors, handicapped, there are more than 300 parishes with ado- homeless, cancer patients, rich and poor, ration times. and religious, seminarians, Catho- In the Columbus diocese, Eucharistic lics, and even non-Catholics. adoration has been around since the early Some drive great distances. Some are 1970s. It started with the Eucharistic Vig- close to their destination. The trip may be il Association and has grown and evolved perilous on occasion, especially in the mid- into what we witness today. Columbus dle of a dark winter night. Holy Cross has been the home for the asso- Some people come every day, some once ciation’s First Friday vigils for years. Co- lumbus St. Patrick has hosted all-night ad- a week or once a month at a scheduled time. ton parishes offer adoration around the clock, Others drop by unannounced for a quick visit. oration for the sanctity of life and vocations seven days a week, except during the Easter Tri- since the 1990s on the third and fourth Fridays. There is no material reward or monetary gain. duum. Other parishes, such as Westerville St. “The Eucharist, in the and outside of the There’s no earthly recognition. No one may Paul, provide more limited opportunities, with even know they are there. Mass, is the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, one per week throughout the year. and is therefore deserving of the worship that No one except Our Lord and all the angels and Some of the diocesan high schools also set aside is given to the living God, and to Him alone,” saints who watch over this special place with adoration time for students, parents, and staff. Pope John Paul II said early in his pontificate great reverence. Christ is there waiting for every person in the during a visit to Ireland in 1979. Who are these people? And where are they go- monstrance or tabernacle in the form of a pure Despite the growth of adoration and the com- ing? What’s so special about this place? How do white host that has been transformed into His mitment of countless men, women, and young they get there? body, blood, soul, and divinity. It is a place people to spend time before the Lord, there is They are average citizens like you and me who of tranquility, an escape from the noise of the always a need. God always provides, but orga- come to chapels or churches in the Diocese of world, a chance to not only pray but to think, nizers welcome new adorers, particularly at per- Columbus to adore Jesus in the Most Blessed discern, and listen without distraction. petual adoration chapels. Sacrament. There are also numerous orders of The peace and the power derived from the If you’ve never spent time praying before the cloistered sisters and monks throughout the adorers who visit Jesus can be truly remarkable. , you might consider a holy world who devote their lives to praying before There are countless stories of physical and spir- hour at any of the locations in the diocese. Reach the Lord each and every day. itual healings, calls to the priesthood and reli- out to your parish or one nearby for times and This week’s Catholic Times features some of gious life, and prayers answered in one way or the contact information for the organizers. Even the perpetual adoration chapels in our diocese another. if you can visit for only a few minutes, it will and lists times for Eucharistic adoration at more Eucharistic adoration is not a new phenom- change your life and provide abundant graces. than 70 parishes. enon, but a rebirth began 30-plus years ago Outside of Mass, there is no better investment Columbus Immaculate Conception, Gahan- during the pontificate of St. John Paul II, who of your time. na St. Matthew, Sunbury St. John Newman, has been called the Pope of the Real Presence. Oh, come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord, Worthington St. Michael, and Pickerington Se- Today, TheRealPresence.org website lists 796 now and forever.

Front Page photo: Bishop Frederick F. Campbell, DD, PhD ­~ President & Publisher The Blessed CATHOLIC Doug Bean ~ Editor ([email protected]) Sacrament in the Tim Puet ~ Reporter ([email protected]) monstrance at the Alexandra Keves ~ Graphic Design Manager St. John Paul II Per- TIMES petual Eucharistic Copyright © 2018. All rights reserved. ([email protected]) Catholic Times (USPS 967-000) (ISSN 745-6050) is the official Mailing Address: 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH 43215 Adoration Chapel at newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus, Ohio. It is Columbus Immac- published weekly 45 times per year with exception of every other Editorial/Advertising: (614) 224-5195 FAX (614) 241-2518 ulate Conception week in June, July and August and the week following . Subscriptions (614) 224-6530 FAX (614) 241-2573 . Subscription rate: $25 per year, or call and make arrangements with your parish. Postage Paid at Columbus, OH 43218. ([email protected]) CT photo by Doug Bean Postmaster: Send address changes to Catholic Times, 197 E. Gay St., Columbus, OH 43215. Please allow two to four weeks for change of address. March 18, 2018 Catholic Times 3 Walking Stations to take place downtown on Good Friday Many facets of faith and justice will be the focus of the annual Good Friday Walking Stations of the Cross. The walk begins at 8 a.m., Friday, March 30, with an opening prayer led by Bishop Frederick Campbell at St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., Columbus. Hundreds of participants from across the diocese will walk to 14 locations throughout downtown Columbus to recognize Jesus Christ’s suffering and crucifixion and reflect on current- ar eas of social concern. The walk is open to everyone and is sponsored by the diocesan Office for Social Concerns and the Of- fice of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. For more information, call (614) 241-2540. The stations and prayer reflections along the walk route are: 1. Behind St. Joseph Cathedral – Jesus is ar- rested and condemned to death – the plight of the homeless; 2. Topiary Garden in Old Deaf School Park – Je- sus is made to carry his cross – environmental stew- ardship; 7. St. Lawrence Haven – Jesus falls for the sec- 11. Downtown WBNS-TV studio and The Co- 3. Grant Hospital – Jesus falls for the first time – ond time – hunger and poverty; lumbus Dispatch – Jesus is nailed to the cross – us- gun violence, mental health, and public health; 8. Park across from Greyhound bus station – ing media and social media responsibly; 4. Former abortion clinic – Jesus meets his moth- Women of weep – runaways, refugees, 12. Ohio Statehouse – Jesus is raised on the cross er – the injustice of abortion; and human trafficking; and dies – abolition of the death penalty; 5. Nazareth Towers – Simon carries the cross – 9. Location of Columbus Commons in view of 13. Statehouse Veterans – Jesus is tak- issues of the elderly; bank buildings – Jesus falls for the third time – eco- en from the cross – peace; 6. Holy Cross Church – Veronica wipes the face nomic responsibility and joblessness; 14. St. Joseph Cathedral – Jesus is laid in the of Jesus – discrimination in society and a focus on 10. Ohio Supreme Court – Jesus is stripped of his tomb – the Church and the need for Christ’s pres- multiculturalism; garments – justice; ence in the world.

Diocese to commemorate 150th anniversary On March 3, 1868, Pope Pius IX established the The official of the diocese’s Diocese of Columbus and appointed Auxiliary 150th anniversary will take place at a Mass to be Bishop Sylvester Rosecrans of Cincinnati as its first celebrated by Bishop Frederick Campbell on Sun- bishop. Shortly thereafter, work began on the con- day, April 22 at 5:15 p.m. in St. Joseph Cathedral, struction of St. Joseph Cathedral, which was dedi- 212 E. Broad St. cated 10 years later. All parishes of the diocese are being encouraged to March 3, 2018, marked the sesquicentennial of the consider planting at least one tree on their grounds Diocese of Columbus, kicking off a yearlong cele- in recognition of this historic milestone. Parishes bration of its 150th anniversary. It is a tremendous also may consider planting additional trees, such as blessing to commemorate this important milestone three to celebrate the Holy Trinity, six to celebrate in the history of the diocese. It is always a joy to the days of creation, or 12 to celebrate the Apostles. express our gratitude to those in the past and present The tree planting ceremony may take place at any who have contributed to our community of faith. time that is best for the types of trees being planted. The diocese has published a list of recommended trees and the diocesan Office of Divine Worship has Correction - A story in the March 4 Catholic Times provided a blessing of a tree. Both may be down- Ohio in the past few years. gave incorrect information on the early history of loaded from the 150th anniversary link on the dioc- The Shepherd’s Tour has been given this name be- the Catholic Men’s Conference. It began in 1997 at esan website, www.columbuscatholic.org. cause it will venerate the past by visiting the burial Dublin St. Brigid of Kildare Church, then moved Another highlight of the anniversary will be The sites of six past bishops of the diocese – Colum- to six other parishes, not four (it was snowed out Shepherd’s Tour, conducted by Father Joshua Wag- bus St. Joseph Cathedral (pictured), where Bishop at one other site) and Ohio Dominican University ner, pastor of Columbus St. Dominic and Holy Ro- Sylvester Rosecrans, who was the diocese’s first before moving to the state fairgrounds in 2010. sary-St. John churches, who has led several tours of historic churches in the diocese and elsewhere in See ANNIVERSARY, Page 4 4 Catholic Times March 18, 2018

ANNIVERSARY, continued from Page 3 bishop (serving from 1868-78), and Confessor churches, and will provide Bishop Edward Herrmann (1973-82) an opportunity for a hopeful look into are buried in the undercroft; Mount the future of the diocese with an ex- Cemetery in western Colum- clusive tour of the historic, newly bus, the gravesite for Bishop John renovated St. Turibius Chapel at the Watterson (1880-99); and St. Joseph Pontifical College Josephinum, where Cemetery in Lockbourne, where most diocesan seminarians are trained. Bishops James Hartley (1904-44), Transportation for tour participants Michael Ready (1944-57), and Clar- will be available from Chillicothe, ence Elwell (1968-73) are interred. Circleville, Coshocton, Hilliard, The tour also will bring Christ into Lancaster, Marysville, Sunbury, and the present with stops at Newark St. Westerville. The tour date has not been Francis de Sales and Blessed Sacra- announced. To sign up for more infor- ment and Granville St. Edward the mation, go to the diocesan website.

Prayer for the 150th anniversary St. Pius X Girl Scouts receive Silver Award of the Diocese of Columbus Four members of Girl Scout Troop 1187 at Reynoldsburg St. Pius X Church have received the Girl Scout Silver Award. Pictured with Good and gracious God, with a desire to pass it on to Christopher Reis and Bishop Frederick Campbell at the annual Scout We praise and we thank you another generation. We give Day with the Bishop earlier this year are (from left) Victoria Loberg, for the many graces thanks as well for all those Agnes Bryan, Melanie Magin, and Pailyn Groene. The Silver Award you have showered upon us devoted clergy, religious requires Scouts to identify and provide leadership for a sustainable over the past 150 years brothers and sisters, and lay “take action” project that improves their community. The Scouts in- in this Diocese of leaders who have served the vest at least 50 hours each in the project. Groene and Loberg, both of Columbus. diocese so well. Pickerington St Elizabeth Seton Parish, worked with the Reynoldsburg You have brought together Through the continued gift Parks and Recreation Department and engaged their cross country faithful men and women of your love and wisdom, team at St Pius X School in clearing and restoring a running path in from many cultures, races, stir up in us a lively faith, Pine Quarry Park in Reynoldsburg. Magin, a member of St Pius X and ethnic groups, a devotion to the worship Church, volunteers with the Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center in Black- and through your Son, of your great name, and a lick and developed a pamphlet for distribution at local food banks that Jesus Christ, and in the desire to serve others as we teaches people how to grow a vegetable container garden. Bryan, of Holy Spirit have molded await in hope the great day St. Pius X, earned the Silver Award in 2016 for her project of installing them into one of the coming again of your bookshelves at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Orthopedic Center . Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. and the Pediatric Associates office in Pickerington. The four Scouts With gratitude, we For 150 years, you, O God, also received the diocesan Catholic Committee’s Red Sash of Merit at have been our guide and Scout Day with the Bishop. Photo courtesy Girl Scout Troop 1187 remember those who have gone before us for their inspiration. We beseech you commitment, prayer, and to remain with us on this work. We honor their journey of life and faith. inheritance with our own Through Jesus Christ Our ODU hosts adult ed information session devotion to the Faith and Lord. Amen. Ohio Dominican University will grams in various fields, including host an information session for its business, insurance, and risk man- adult education program from 6 to agement, as well as supply chain 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 4 in Room management. Attendees also can take 274 of the Bishop Griffin Student advantage of ODU’s on-the-spot ad- Center, located on ODU’s campus at mission review, where they can learn 1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus. how many previously earned credits To register for the session, visit will transfer, and can receive an un- ohiodominican.edu/InfoSession. official admission decision. Those in attendance will have an For more information, contact opportunity to learn about Ohio Do- [email protected] or (614) minican’s wide range of high-de- 251-7400. mand degrees and certificates that Explore all of ODU’s degree and are available online and on campus certificate offerings at ohiodomini- during the evening. ODU offers pro- can.edu/adult. March 18, 2018 Catholic Times 5 Dominican Sisters of Peace name justice promoter The Dominican Sisters ity with those who are of Peace have chosen marginalized and work Sister Barbara Kane, with others to identify OP, to be the congrega- and transform oppres- tion’s justice promoter. sive systems,’” Sister In her new position, Barbara said. “As jus- Sister Barbara will pro- tice promoter, I look mote justice, peace, and forward to working the integrity of creation with partners within th through education, ad- and outside of our con- Legatus 10 anniversary celebration vocacy, and social ac- gregation to be a voice tion. One of her first major projects of peace for those seeking justice in The Columbus chapter of Legatus celebrated its 10th anniversary at the Scioto will be working with sisters and our world.” Country Club with Catholic evangelist Ralph Martin, president of Renewal Minis- Dominican Associates to organize tries, as the main speaker. Some of the founding members of the local group were Sister Barbara has served the con- a congregational presence at the gregation as director of the Domin- in attendance, including (from left): back row, Jack Ruscilli, Joe Finneran, Chuck March for Our Lives, a student-led Wilson, John Hunt, Deacon Joe Knapke, and Mike D’Andrea; front row, Peggy Harts- ican Learning Center in Columbus demonstration to urge sensible gun and principal of Dominican Acade- horn, Ann Ruscilli, Rosemary Finneran, Joann Wilson, Marian Schuda, Amy Knap- control, on Saturday, March 24. ke (2018 president), and Faith D’Andrea. An investiture ceremony was held with: my, an all-girls high school in New (from left) Loren Brown (2017 president), Louise Hummel, John Hummel, Father “One of the central commitments York City. She also has been a teach- Thomas Blau, OP (chaplain), Brealie Caridi, and Jamie Caridi. Photo courtesy Legatus of the Dominican Sisters of Peace is er, business owner, telecommunica- to ‘Promote justice through solidar- tions manager, and consultant. Morning of reflection in Plain City A women’s morning of reflection the participants through SoulCore, in preparation for will a prayer experience that pairs core take place from 10 a.m. to noon strengthening, stretching, and move- Saturday, March 24 in the parish ac- ment with the prayers of the rosary, tivity center at Plain City St. Joseph encouraging deeper meditation on Church, 670 W. Main St. the mysteries. It will begin with a presentation Participants are encouraged to by Kathy Maggied titled “Speak, come dressed comfortably for Lord, Your Servant Is Listening: stretching and movement and to Coming to Know the Voice of God bring a mat if they have one, though in Our Lives,” followed by Catholic it is not necessary. Light snacks will Times columnist Lori Crock guiding be provided. Our Family Serving Yours...

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NEW Northwest Central 4661 Kenny Rd. 403 E. Broad St. Specializing in Catholic Church Sunday bulletins and 614.451.5900 614.221.6665 Serving Columbus Diocese and others since 1974 6 Catholic Times March 18, 2018 from the cup; Age for fast and abstinence above, I would think that the “training issue” is far QUESTION & ANSWER from insurmountable and that the necessary spiritual by: FATHER KENNETH DOYLE and practical preparation Catholic News Service can often be handled in a single two-hour workshop, . My friend told me that more fully the sacred reali- and that the opportunity to Qin her parish, which is ties that the liturgy signifies” receive under both species, a large one, only one section (No. 11). when offered, should in fact St. Anthony School Makerspace of the church is offered the be made available to the en- The bishops note that Com- tire congregation. Columbus St Anthony School sixth-grade students Audrey Riddle . Her pastor munion under both species (left) and Mary Tano create string art in the school library’s Mak- believes that adding more was standard practice for at . My wife and I are erspace. The space was created for students who have reached Eucharistic ministers would least the first thousand years Qseniors, over 70 years their accelerated reading goal for the quarter and are looking for create a traffic jam. If they of the church’s history. of age, and we abstain from an alternative to educational computer games. Makerspaces are are going to distribute holy As to the occasions on eating meat on Fridays used as a method for engaging students in creative problem-solv- Communion from the chal- which both species are now during Lent. But some of our ing through hands-on design, construction, and iteration. Other ice, shouldn’t all be given to be available, the norms fellow parishioners who are options available in the space are Play-Doh, Makey Makey, Legos, the opportunity? (Hender- leave that determination up our contemporaries say that Stikbots, sewing, and origami. Photo courtesy St. Anthony School son, Nevada) to local bishops and, in the the rules for fast and absti- absence of any general dioc- . We moved recently nence don’t apply at our age. esan guidelines, to the pastor to Texas from Georgia I checked the Code of Can- Memorial of Mary Q of a parish. and found a Catholic par- on Law and it seems to leave Catholic News Agency The memorial of the Bless- ish near our new home. We The norms and the Gen- it up to national conferences ed Virgin Mary, Mother of the eral Instruction of the Ro- of bishops. So what are the The Vatican has announced a noticed, though, that holy decision by that Church, has been added to the man highlight that rules for the United States? Communion is not received the Catholic Church celebrate , the the Eucharist always (Albany, New York) from the cup. When we the Blessed Virgin Mary in her , and the Liturgy be distributed in an order- asked about it, we were told role as “Mother of the Church” of the Hours. The text has ly and reverent manner and . You and your wife that it is a “training issue” every year on the Monday af- been published and the trans- that care should be taken have to abstain from and unlikely to change. A ter as a way to foster lations will be prepared by na- to ensure that “there is no meat, but you don’t have to As a retired military family, Marian piety and the maternal tional bishops’ conferences and danger of profanation of the fast. The norms concerning we have traveled through- sense of the Church. approved by the Congregation sacrament or of the rite’s be- abstinence on the Fridays out the U.S. and have never for Divine Worship. coming difficult because of of Lent are binding on Lat- The decree establishing the encountered a Mass where A celebration of a memorial the number of participants” in-rite Catholics from age 14 memorial was published on the precious blood was not generally means that prayers (GIRM, No. 283). onward. Saturday, March 3 in a letter offered. I know that not ev- from Cardinal , and readings specific to the But the laws concerning eryone chooses to partake, The norms do make it clear head of the Congregation for day’s memorial are used in the fasting on but I thought it was an in- that the distribution under Divine Worship and the Disci- Mass. and Good Friday -- one full tegral part of the Mass. Is both species is not a man- pline of the Sacraments. The title of “Mother of the datory part of the Eucha- meatless meal; some food at this something that can be “This celebration will help Church” was given to the Bless- ristic celebration and that other regular meal times but, decided by the individual us to remember that growth in ed Mother by Blessed Pope Christ is fully present when when combined, equal to parish? (Houston) the Christian life must be an- Paul VI at the Second Vatican received under the species less than a full meal -- gov- chored to the Mystery of the Council. It was added to the Ro- . In 2002, the U.S. of the bread or of the wine ern only those from age 18 man Missal after the Holy Year until age 59. Cross, to the of Christ ACatholic bishops is- alone, noting that some in the Eucharistic Banquet and of Reconciliation in 1975. sued a document titled communicants may be able The U.S. bishops do note in to the Mother of the Redeemer Subsequently, some nations, Norms for the Distribution to receive one species only their Questions and Answers and Mother of the Redeemed,” dioceses, and religious fami- and Reception of Holy Com- because of illness and that About Lent and Lenten Cardinal Sarah wrote. lies were granted permission the whole church receives Practices that “in all cases, munion Under Both Kinds. He noted that the “joyous by the to add this only the host in the Good sense should pre- It expresses a clear pref- veneration given to the Moth- celebration to their calendars. Friday liturgy. vail, and ill persons should erence for the availability er of God by the contemporary With its addition to the Gener- of the Eucharist under the My own experience leads not further jeopardize their Church, in light of reflection al Roman Calendar, it will be forms of both bread and me to believe that most par- health by fasting.” on the mystery of Christ and celebrated by the whole Ro- wine. Since both the bread ishes in the U.S. make both Questions may be sent to on his nature, cannot ignore man Catholic Church. and the were given species available at most lit- Father Kenneth Doyle at the figure of a woman, the In 2018, the memorial of the to the disciples at the Last urgies. [email protected] Virgin Mary, who is both the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother Supper, “sharing in both As to the specific concerns and 30 Columbia Circle Mother of Christ and Mother of the Church, will be celebrat- eucharistic species reflects expressed in the two letters Drive, Albany NY 12203. of the Church.” ed on Monday, May 21. March 18, 2018 Catholic Times 7 ODU to host Answering God’s Call high school SISTER MARIE visit days ‘JUST BE WITH THE PEOPLE. SHIELDS, SNDdeN Ohio Dominican University invites by Tim Puet students from Columbus THAT’S ALL IT TAKES’ diocesan high schools to attend its Catholic visit Asked to describe her work as a pastoral associate in Columbus for the Montessori director at Columbus St. Joseph Academy at the same time. days on Wednesday, past 46 years, Sister Marie Shields, SNDdeN, says it’s easy: “Just be with the Sister Marie entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur on Sept. 8, April 18 and Thursday, people. That’s all it takes. It’s simple, but it means everything.” May 3. 1955, and made her first profession of vows on March 12, 1958, and her final “There’s so much going on in a parish, and you can’t be at every event for profession on Aug. 13, 1963. She received a bachelor’s degree in education The free events will the full time it’s going on,” said Sister Marie, pastoral associate at Columbus from Our Lady of Cincinnati College and a master’s in religious studies from take place from 8:45 St. Matthias Church since 1991. “People realize this and say that just my Mundelein College in Chicago. a.m. to 2:30 p.m. presence for a while at things like fish fries and athletic contests is so im- Her first teaching assignment was with first-graders at St. Paul School in on ODU’s campus portant to them. And it’s just as important to me. These are the people I’ve at 1215 Sunbury Cincinnati. “The children didn’t keep quiet for me, but when the principal come to know and love. Receiving their love, support, and acceptance and clapped her hands, they all lined up and stopped talking,” she said. “I had Road, Columbus. giving it back to them brings all of us closer together as a parish. Those interested in to get help from the more experienced sisters to learn how to deal with attending may register “It’s hard to imagine how many volunteers we have and all the hidden those kids.” She said Sister Pat Kinser, SNDdeN, then known as Sister Helen at ohiodominican.edu/ things they do to keep this a parish that’s alive, prayerful, and a place of Patricia, was of particular assistance. VisitDay. worship for so many different groups of Catholics,” she said. St. Matthi- She taught third grade at Columbus St. Agnes School in 1959-60 and was as hosts Masses in the Portuguese, creole French, and Nigerian languages a teacher in Hamilton and the Cincinnati suburb of Wyoming from 1960-68 Visiting high school on either a weekly or a monthly basis. The Masses in multiple languages students will have an before returning to Columbus in 1968 for a dual assignment at St. Christo- began several years ago during the pastorate of Father James Smith and pher and the cathedral. She has been in Columbus ever since. opportunity during continue with the support of the current pastor, Father Raymond Larussa. those days to participate In 1972, Sister Marie began an association with Father Smith and Jesuit in activities including “Being a pastoral associate, you really become a part of so many peo- Father Richard Huelsman, SJ, that extended through three parishes, 27 years classroom experiences, ple’s lives,” Sister Marie said. “I help with wake services, funerals, baptisms, with Father Huelsman, and 41 years with Father Smith, who came to St. campus tours, confirmations, first Penance, first Communions, graduations, weddings – all Christopher Church in 1971 as administrator and became its pastor the fol- discussions on various these big, important events, and the little ones, too, like basketball and lowing year. He, Sister Marie, and Father Huelsman were at St. Christopher topics, a free lunch in volleyball games. So many times, people tell me I’m a part of their ex- until 1983, Columbus Immaculate Conception Church from 1983-91, and St. ODU’s dining hall, tended family. I understand what that means, because I feel the same way Matthias from 1991 until Father Huelsman’s retirement in 1999. He died in Mass in Christ the King toward them.” 2003. Father Smith remained at St. Matthias until his death in 2013. Sister Chapel, a student panel, Sister Marie has spent most of her life in Columbus, but grew up in Chi- Marie lived at St. Joseph Academy until 1991, then moved to an apartment and an admissions cago, “on the northwest side, 20 minutes from Wrigley Field, so it was a near St. Matthias, where she continues to live today. presentation. happy day when the Cubs finally won the World Series in 2016,” she said. “Father Smith believed in having a pastoral team, with a woman as a part The event also will She was given the birth name Mary Louise by her parents, Joseph and Ber- of it,” Sister Marie said. ”He knew there were certain things that he couldn’t feature a group service nice (Laramie) Shields. “I’m three-fourths Irish and one-fourth French Cana- do and I could, and there were things I couldn’t do and he could, and that project competition dian,” she said. “My father worked 50 years for the Illinois Bell Telephone the balance would work well for the parish. That’s how it turned out. It in which students Co., and my mother, like most mothers of the time, stayed home to care for was a great blessing for the three of us all those years, and I hope it was a will work together to me and my two older brothers,” both of whom are deceased. blessing for the parishes we served. identify a project that One brother, Martin, became a lay brother and a member of the Redemptor- “Ever since St. Julie Billiart founded our congregation of sisters, our mis- benefits a particular ist order, serving in Michigan and the order’s health center in Ligouri, Missouri. sion has been to serve the poorest of the poor, and Father Smith lived our organization or Sister Marie also had an uncle who was a of the Archdiocese of Chicago. charism,” she said. “He was known for his nationally published and individuals in need She attended Notre Dame High School for Girls in Chicago, which was op- his work with Bread for the World, but he was always a humble man. He’d in the community. erated by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the order of which she has buy his clothes from the Salvation Army, kept the heat turned low and the After presenting their been a member for more than 62 years. “The sisters didn’t talk much about lights off when not in use, recycled, and gave his salary to the Society for ideas, a panel of judges their lives to us,” she said. “They mostly led by example. the Propagation of the Faith, living off stipends. He gave so much away of from ODU will award what he had, and provided great inspiration to all of us,” she said. funding to the top “What started me thinking about the religious life was a retreat in my junior project to help turn the year. Our retreat master was a Glenmary missionary priest whose message Asked to define a sister’s role, Sister Marie said, “A sister is a sign that we proposal into reality. was about God’s merciful, limitless, unconditional love and God’s presence are all brothers and sisters in Christ, that God is our creator. We are called with each of us all the time. ‘No one could ever love you like God loves you,’ he sisters as a reminder that we are all part of God’s family. Students unable to said. That had a great impact on my life, which continues to this day.” attend either Catholic “If you are a young woman wondering what God’s will is for you and visit day may schedule That priest was Father Benedict Wolf, whose brother, Msgr. John Wolf, was whether it might involve the religious life, talk with sisters from different a private visit to campus a priest of the Diocese of Columbus for 67 years and was its senior priest orders to see whether God is speaking to you, and listen in your heart to at ohiodominican. when he died in 2012. hear what he is calling you to do, whatever that may be. edu/Visit or by calling Besides Father Wolf, Sister Marie said another significant person in her “Become a woman who lives each day for God, which is what St. Julie ODU’s undergraduate life was Sister Anne McCarrick, SNDdeN, who died on Feb. 8. Sister Marie would want for all of us. As she said in words which are on the cross that admissions office at was religious education director at Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral and a is the symbol of our order and the sisters wear every day, ‘Ah! How good (614) 251-4500. teacher at Columbus St. Christopher School from 1968-72. Sister Anne was is the good God!’” 8 Catholic Times March 18, 2018 HOLY SATURDAY CARRY THE CROSS HIKE The annual Carry the Cross hike sponsored by A replica cross was presented to Columbus Wilderness Outreach will take place on Holy St. Patrick Church for having the most men on Saturday, March 31, at Clear Creek Metro Park, the hike. Each year, this honor is bestowed on just off U.S. 33 near the border of Fairfield and the parish with the most participants, and an Hocking counties. engraved brass plate is added to the cross. Past Carry the Cross is a 12-mile Stations of the honorees have included Lancaster St. Mary and Cross hike for men and their sons of all ages. A Gahanna St. Matthew churches. cross constructed of three-by-six-inch timber, The hike provides a way for fathers and sons approximately 10 feet long with a seven-foot and parish men’s groups to engage and bond with cross beam, will be carried on the journey. one another in a masculine, spiritual, and physi- Those taking part in the hike should bring a day cal challenge. pack with two to three liters of water, snacks and The starting location will be in the parking lot rain gear if appropriate. During the hike, silent and shelter house at the Barneby Hambleton area meditation on Jesus’ Passion is encouraged. Spo- at the western end of the park. Men are encour- ken prayers such as the Rosary, the prayer to St. aged to arrive by 7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer will Michael, and the Angelus also are encouraged. start at 7:45, with the hike beginning at 8 and Participants do not have to walk the entire 12 miles. concluding with prayer at 3 p.m. Last year, 138 laymen participated, with 106 For more information, contact John Bradford at finishing the hike. Both totals set records. They (614) 679-6761 or via email at john@wildernes- ranged in age from two-and-a-half to 84. soutreach.net. TRINITY STUDENTS VISIT ECOLOGICAL CENTER

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St. Margaret of Cortona 1600 N. Hague Ave. Phone: 614.279.1690 Best Fish Fry Dinner in Town! Fridays during Lent February 16 - March 23 • 4:30 - 7:30 PM Fried Ocean Perch or Baked Cod, with French Fries, Baked Potato, Macaroni & Cheese, Cole Slaw, Applesauce, Roll & Butter, Columbus Trinity Elementary School fourth- and fifth-grade students spent the day at the Stratford Ecological and homemade Desserts. Free coffee! Center as part of the Messages of the Earth program. Their experience consists of two days in the fall, one Adults -$10.00; Seniors -$9.50; Children (10 & under) -$5.00 (Free under 3) day in the winter, and two days in the spring learning about and applying life science standards. Pop, Beer, Seconds, & Carryouts available. Info: 279-1690 Photo courtesy Trinity Elementary School DCCW sponsors silent retreat The Diocesan Council of Catholic Wom- “Being Present in the Here and Now.” en is sponsoring a silent retreat for wom- The cost is $130, and there is an optional en from 5 p.m. April 13 to April 15 at St. $15 charge for the purchase of the book Therese’s Retreat Center. 5277 E. Broad Here & Now, by Father Henri Nouwen, on St., Columbus. which the retreat will be based. The retreat will be presented by Father For more information, visit the di- Sean Dooley, parochial vicar at Chillicothe ocesan website, www.columbuscatho- St. Peter, Washington Court House St. Col- lic.org, call the DCCW office at (614) man of Cloyne, Waverly St. Mary, and Za- 228-8601, or email kboesch@columbus- leski St. Sylvester churches on the theme catholic.org. March 18, 2018 Catholic Times 9

LIVING

Living for one another St. Clare of Assisi once said,Faith “We become what Sometimes, what we have done can only be seen LIGHTING THE WAY we love, and who we love shapes what we become.” in a mysterious light. If we take more time to be- This particular kind of ommunionc is as boundless come active in the conversation, we can begin to see J. P. Leo Thomas as its appetite for such a connection. It is inspired by things as they were meant to be seen, with our gift our love for each other, in what we all believe to be and God’s grace. But be careful. This focus can be a most humbling human and spiritual experience. lost as we become closer to the truth of a situation or Such is the life of an uncle, aunt, mother, or fa- It doesn’t matter what our situation is, nor does the to the awareness of the presence of a person’s heart ther. Many of the things we come to both regret and character or appearance of the individual whom we and intentions. celebrate result from those rare instances when we love make a difference, Love brings us together in We can be guilty of loving in a way that is more than allow our guard to lapse just a little. Though the such a fashion that we do not know we are even in our capacity for these moments of clarity allow. Par- road seems narrow, it is almost always wide enough the midst of its tender power. As much as we try to ents, in particular, have an uncanny sense about them. to hold just one more person. Come together and control it, it takes on a life of its own and becomes as They seem to be able to feel the emotions of their chil- live not only for yourself, but for others. Let that be real as a waking dream. dren and react in a manner that is in their child’s best your guide and your ambition in this wonderful and Have you ever wondered what might result if we interest, whether the child wants them to or not. amazing adventure in which, with both God and could spend as much time on a certain activity as Responsibility is an awesome thing. It changes us family, you are never, ever alone. we do in thinking about it? Are we afraid that if in a way we cannot imagine. It happened to me the we stop long enough before an emotion overtakes day I became godfather to two young boys. You be- May God be with you and with your children, may us, we might make an honest assumption of why gin to realize that you need to be there for them and you continue to live a life of kindness and care, and we are doing something in the first place? A scary not just for yourself. They are your charge and, in may His peace be with you always. thought, isn’t it? We seem to make more time for so being, represent your strength of faith, courage, Joseph Thomas, a member of Gahanna trivial pursuits than we do in making a difficult and knowledge. You want to be there for them as St. Matthew Church, is a freelance writer and is and satisfying journey. they grow older. active in many diocesan and church activities. ‘I sold them life’: learning from the Angel of The Gap Little did he know what a noble purpose awaited ful people I have met,” he once told a reporter. “It’s him when Don Ritchie settled into a house on Old important for troubled people to know that there South Head Road back in 1964. The former Navy are complete strangers out there like myself who are seaman and retired salesman was eager to soak in TWENTY SOMETHING willing and able to help them get through that dark the stunning view with his wife: an ocean cliff at Christina Capecchi time and come out on the other side.” Watsons Bay in eastern Sydney known as The Gap. From his time in the Navy during World War II But just as the vista attracts tourists from across to his years selling scales and bacon cutters, he had the globe, it also lures in desperate souls looking to “learned to talk to all different people about all sorts end their lives with a jump, claiming an average of could be 500. of things,” his youngest daughter said after his 2012 50 suicides a year. One morning, Don looked out his bedroom wom- death at age 86. The first time Don spotted someone on the ledge an and saw a woman sitting on the cliff’s edge. “I Don also had recognized his training for the cliff- – a mere 50 yards away, visible through his liv- quickly got dressed and went over,” he told The As- side ministry, saying, “I was a salesman for most of ing-room window – there was no question whether sociated Press. “She had already put her handbag my life, and I sold them life.” he would step in. and shoes outside the fence, which is pretty com- He could draw them in and calm them down. He He would do so again and again for half a century: mon. I said to her, ‘Why don’t you come over and listened without judgment, his eyes that matched quietly approach the cliff, palms facing up, and gen- have a cup of tea?’” She obliged. A few months later, the sea piercing through bifocals. tly ask, “Is there something I could do to help you?” she returned with a bottle of French champagne. Don lives on today, reminding us of our Christian Some had laid their shoes and wallets on the rocks, The thank-you gifts poured in unexpectedly, call to prop up neighbors in need. We never know poised to leap. Others had left farewell letters. sometimes a decade later. Christmas cards. Letters. who is struggling, slogging through a long winter, He offered them tea and a personal invitation for A painting of an angel and brilliant sunrays with the desperate for Easter. A text or an Instagram “like” breakfast in his home across the street. He physical- message, “An angel who walks among us.” might lend cheer, but sometimes our physical pres- ly removed some people from the cliff, once lying on Indeed, Don came to be known as the Angel of The ence is the only way. We must walk up to the gap, his stomach to reach out. But it was his smile and his Gap, but he shrugged off the praise. Patroling The palms up, and ask “Is there something I could do to listening ear that coaxed them. Gap was his duty, a matter of fact, and he considered help you?” Most of the time, it worked. Officials say he himself the beneficiary. “I’m 85 and even at my age, Christina Capecchi is a freelance writer from spared 150 lives. His family believes the number it has broadened my horizons with all the wonder- Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. 10 Catholic Times/March 18, 2018 March 18, 2018/Catholic Times 11 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION BRINGS PEOPLE CLOSER TO GOD

are to bring perpetual Eucharistic ado- or three months,” he said. “We showed 80 percent of seminarians were coming Eucharistic adoration has a long his- 40 Hours devotion no longer occurs on ration to the parish.’ It was something I videos, talked about the history of ado- from those parishes.” tory in the Catholic Church, going back a regular basis in the diocese, but today’s had been thinking about, and one thing ration, and got people to understand the Gebhart said his work in building the at least as far as the Council of Nicaea perpetual and weekly adoration in par- led to another until I got in touch with connection between adoration and the chapel strengthened his own faith. “I’d in 325. Hinger noted that St. Basil the ishes make it easier than ever for people Msgr. (Anthony) Missimi (then the par- Mass. Once that groundwork was laid, say that I was about a 70 percent be- Great in the fourth century would di- to visit the Blessed Sacrament. ish’s pastor) about it. people responded.” liever in the Real Presence of Jesus in vide consecrated bread three ways – to The longest continuously running Eu- “He was skeptical, but was willing to St. Matthew Church opened its perpet- the Eucharist when I got started with be consumed by him, to be distributed charIstic adoration activity in the dio- try it. We spend three months of cat- ual adoration chapel in February 2015 the chapel,” he said. “I eventually recog- to others, and to be reserved in a gold cese is the vigil conducted on the first echesis to get people ready for it, then on after about a year-and-a-half of prepar- nized that if I was going to bow down container for adoration. Friday evening of each month at Colum- Father’s Day weekend in 2003, we invit- ing people for adoration and obtaining and prostrate myself to Jesus and pro- Hinger said the devotion was strength- bus Holy Cross Church by the Eucharis- ed parishioners to a weekly Holy Hour, necessary permits. mote devotion to him in the Eucharist, ened in the 13th century when Pope Ur- tic Vigil Association, a group founded in and 146 signed up. That response, and “It all started sometime in 2013 when I I must fully believe in the Presence. If ban IV, the former archdeacon of Liege, the early 1970s and directed for most of the testimony we soon received from was grand knight of our Knights of Co- not, then I must not. Once I realized Belgium, established the Feast of Corpus its history by Pierre Benson, who died in people saying the Holy Hour was having lumbus council and asked Father (Ryan) this, things began falling into place. My Christi as a result of a vision by St. Ju- 2015. an impact on their lives, made us realize Schmit, the council chaplain (who was doubts disappeared and God tangibly liana of Liege and a It began from 9 a.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. the Holy Spirit was indeed at work.” St. Matthew’s parochial vicar at the became more involved in my life.” involving a bleeding host which was pre- Sunday in a different church each month, Hours of adoration at the parish were time), what he would like the Knights to Today, more than 7,000 parishes, rep- sented to the pope. then was changed to the first Friday as gradually extended. At first, it took place do for the parish,” said Bryan Gebhart, resenting about 40 percent of all parish- Pope Francis also is connected to a Eu- more parishes celebrated Saturday eve- Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel at from noon Wednesday to noon Friday the chapel’s former adoration coordi- es in the United States, offer Eucharistic charistic miracle. Hinger said that when ning Masses. It eventually settled at Holy Gahanna St. Matthew Church in the church. A chapel in the former nator. “He said ‘I want you to build a adoration, according to Real Presence the pope was archbishop of Buenos Aires Cross, where it has been for decades, ex- parish convent was converted to an ado- perpetual adoration chapel.’ That word Association Inc., an organization which in 1999, he authorized an investigation of cept for a period at Columbus St. Patrick ration chapel, and the devotion became ‘perpetual’ kept ringing in my ears, and promotes Eucharistic devotion. a host which had been desecrated three Church in the 1990s and a brief move to lic display, can be considered a time of at first how you’re going to get through a BY TIM PUET a 24/7 activity in September 2005. I felt there was every reason not to build Pope St. John Paul II is credited years earlier, was found to have become Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral during Eucharistic adoration. What most com- silent hour in front of the Eucharist. The Reporter, Catholic Times “It’s been a wonderful blessing for the it, but Father said, ‘If you build it, people with igniting the interest in adoration. human flesh and blood, and had not de- the 2014 renovation of Holy Cross. monly is described as adoration is more silence can be deafening. Different peo- parish,” Hinger said. “We have between will come,’” Gebhart said. At the 1993 International Eucharistic cayed in the ensuing period. Scientists The vigil, which takes place on every specifically the Exposition of the Blessed ple adore the Eucharist in different ways. People who desire to have a personal 450 and 500 people signed up as adorers Father Schmit, now parochial vicar at Congress in Seville, , he said he who did not know the story behind it con- first Friday except Good Friday, opens Sacrament, in which Jesus is present in Especially at first, you may want to pray encounter with the Real Presence of Je- for either a specific hour or as substi- Marion St. Mary Church, said he wasn’t hoped for “the establishment of per- firmed that it was part of a human heart with Mass at 7:30 p.m., followed by the form of a consecrated host displayed the Rosary, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, sus Christ at times other than when they tutes. And it seems that not a week goes expecting anything to result from what petual Eucharistic adoration in all muscle with AB-positive blood. It was communal prayers, , recital of in a monstrance or a on an . or other prayers, as many people do. As receive the Eucharist at Mass have ample by without someone reporting a great he said. “Bryan came into my office and parishes and Christian communities compared with a similar host from 1300 the Rosary, hymns, and periods of qui- I became more involved with adoration, opportunity to do so throughout the Dio- Most parishes offering adoration ask change in their lives, which they credit I told him I’d like a perpetual adora- throughout the world.” years earlier, and both were found to have et time. It concludes with Benediction cese of Columbus during regularly sched- that one or two persons always be pres- I found that what ultimately worked was to their prayers before the Eucharist. tion chapel, but I have to admit I wasn’t In his 2003 encyclical Ecclesia de Eu- identical human properties. around 11. uled times of Eucharistic adoration. ent during times when the Blessed Sac- to ditch my watch, clear my mind, quiet “One woman – a pilot with vertigo – re- mentioning it in a serious way,” Father charistia, he wrote: “The worship of the The St. Joseph Cathedral Quartet sings rament is exposed and ask people to sign myself, and realize that I was in the pres- From the 16th to the late 20th centuries, The scope of this devotion locally has cently said she no longer had the condi- Schmit said. “But he made a plan and Eucharist outside of the Mass is of ines- Catholic parishes worldwide observed a at special events such as the association’s expanded greatly in the past decade. up for one-hour segments of adoration, ence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist and tion after praying before the Eucharist for put it into action, thanks be to God. commonly known as Holy Hours. he was right there with me. timable value for the life of the Church. yearly program of 40 hours of continu- annual commemoration of deceased Today, 70 of the diocese’s 105 parishes about a month. She has regained her pilot’s “Over and over again, it’s been found ... It is the responsibility of pastors to en- ous devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. members in November and the Feast of offer adoration at some point each week “Every Holy Hour we make so pleases “It’s the closest thing to the beatific vi- license. Someone else said she no longer that wherever adoration takes place, courage, also by their personal witness, For much of the 20th century, this de- the Presentation in February. Last Octo- throughout the year. A few other par- the heart of Jesus that it will be record- sion (the presence of God as found in needs the medications she had been tak- God bestows abundant blessings, in- the practice of Eucharistic adoration, votion occurred in every parish of the ber, a Marian procession around the Holy ishes take part in the devotion during ed in heaven and retold for all eter- heaven) that you will get on earth, other ing because the ailments related to those cluding vocations to the priesthood. and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Diocese of Columbus, with a schedule Cross grounds during the vigil celebrated the Lent and Easter seasons only. Ten nity,” St. Teresa of Kolkata said. “The than at Mass. Now, it seems like the hour meds disappeared after she began pray- One study I have seen which stands out in particular, as well as prayer of adora- drawn up so that at least one parish was the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. years ago, when the Catholic Times be- time you spend with Jesus in the Bless- just flies by,” he said. “It’s possible you ing before the Eucharist for better health. noted that when only 20 percent of par- tion before Christ present under the Eu- celebrating it at all times except during gan publishing a periodic list of parishes ed Sacrament is the best time you will might fall asleep during that hour, but This sort of thing happens all the time.” ishes had adoration on a weekly basis, charistic species.” the Christmas and Easter seasons. The See ADORATION, Page 13 with scheduled adoration times, 38 par- spend on earth.” don’t worry. The late Archbishop Fulton Hinger, who has been employed by ishes offered it. Bill Hinger of Worthington St. Michael Sheen, who made a Holy Hour every Huntington Bank for 28 years, said de- Five parishes – Columbus Immacu- Church quoted these words of St. Teresa day, said he fell asleep during his first votion to the Eucharist and the Sacred late Conception, Gahanna St. Matthew, as he began a talk on Eucharistic adora- one and an angel told him ‘It’s OK. The Heart has resulted in a positive effect in Divine Mercy Pickerington St. Elizabeth Seton, Sun- tion at a recent meeting of the Catholic Apostles fell asleep their first time, too.’” his own work life. Adoration Chapel bury St. John Neumann, and Worthing- Men’s Luncheon Club at Columbus St. Hinger led efforts to establish perpet- “Because of what I profess to be, people at Gahanna ton St. Michael – have adoration chapels Patrick Church. “Adoration is all about ual adoration at Columbus Immaculate are watching, so I know I have to provide St. Matthew Church open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, what Jesus will do for you,” he said. “It’s Conception and said his inspiration an example of Christian life as best as I except when Masses are being celebrated all about his Sacred Heart, providing an- came from Brian Beal, an Immaculate can. As a sinner like all of us, that’s tough or during the Sacred Triduum from the other arrow in your quiver against the Conception parishioner who is studying to do,” he said. “I don’t proselytize, but close of Holy Thursday services until the devil and a means to your holiness.” for the priesthood at Pope St. John XXIII people know who I am and what I be- Easter Vigil. The Eucharist is taken away He said a personal devotion to the Eu- Seminary in Weston, Massachusetts. lieve, so they will ask me about things re- from tabernacles everywhere during charist outside of Mass flows aturallyn “I met Brian (who is scheduled to be lated to the Catholic Church. This gives that time to commemorate the period from an understanding of the Mass. “For ordained a deacon on May 4) in 2002 me a chance to discuss the faith openly.” from Jesus’ death until his resurrection. adoration to make sense, the Mass must at the men’s fellowship at Immaculate Hinger said the key to starting ado- Any time spent praying before the Bless- first make sense,” he said. Conception,” Hinger said. “It was a ration at a parish is preparation. “Peo- Pope St. John Paul II Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel ed Sacrament when a sanctuary is open, “If you’ve never done it before and life-changing friendship. After a while, ple need to learn what adoration is all at Columbus Immaculate Conception Church whether or not the Eucharist is on pub- want to try adoration, you may wonder Brian said ‘the Holy Spirit told me you about. This takes a minimum of two 12 Catholic Times March 18, 2018 Eucharistic adoration sites in the Diocese of Columbus The following is an updated list of par- of 8 a.m. Saturday Mass. Columbus St. Patrick – Adoration: with Benediction. ishes in the Diocese of Columbus where Columbus St. Agnes – Exposition: Third and fourth Fridays of the month, Heath St. Leonard – Adoration: First Eucharistic adoration or exposition First Sunday, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. 8 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday (church Fridays, from after 9 a.m. Mass to 2:30 takes place on a regular basis. It includes locked; call church office at (614) 224- – Exposition: p.m., concluding with Benediction. seasonal information for Lent. Anyone Columbus St. Andrew 9522 for access information). Exposi- with additions or corrections to this list Daily (except March 30 and 31), 7 to tion: 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Fridays, except Hilliard St. Brendan – Adoration: may contact Tim Puet at Catholic Times. 8:15 a.m. in chapel; Tuesdays, 6 to 9 March 30 (church open). Monday to Saturday, 7:30 to 8 a.m. (ex- p.m. in church, concluding with Com- cept national holidays or ); Ada Our Lady of Lourdes – Expo- pline and Benediction. Columbus St. Peter – Exposition: 6 to Wednesdays, 6 to 7 p.m., Holy Hour sition: First Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon. 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the Columbus St. Anthony – Exposi- with confessions and Benediction. Buckeye Lake Our Lady of Mount first Friday of the month and 9 to 10 a.m. tion: First Fridays, from end of 9 a.m. all other Fridays, except March 30. Jackson Holy Trinity – Exposition: Carmel – Exposition: Sundays of Lent, Mass to noon. First Fridays, 11 a.m. to noon. 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Columbus St. Stephen – Exposition: Columbus St. Catharine – Exposi- Kenton Immaculate Conception – Cardington Sacred Hearts – Expo- Wednesdays, 6 to 6:45 p.m. (Spanish), tion: 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, first Fridays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (bilin- Exposition: First Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. sition: First Saturdays, after 8:45 a.m. with confession at 6:30 p.m., closing to 5 p.m., closing with Benediction. Mass until Benediction at 3:15 p.m. gual), other Fridays (except March 30), with Benediction; First Friday, after 8 6 to 9 p.m. (Spanish), first Saturdays, 8 Lancaster St. Bernadette – Exposi- Chillicothe St. Peter – Adoration: a.m. Mass to 9:30 a.m. p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday (Spanish). tion: Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 7 a.m. Columbus St. Cecilia – Exposition: to 7 p.m. in Infant of Prague Adoration Columbus St. Thomas – Adoration: Lancaster St. Mark – Exposition: First Fridays, 9 a.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, 9 to 10 a.m., Wednesdays, 7 Mondays, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tues- Chapel inside convent (Also 7 p.m. to Saturday. 7 a.m. through code access). to 8 p.m. days, 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Columbus St. Elizabeth – Adora- Columbus St. Timothy – Exposition: Lancaster St. Mary – Adoration: Columbus Christ the King – Expo- tion: Tuesdays, 5 to 6 p.m. sition: Fridays (except March 30), 7:30 Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22, following end of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Columbus St. Francis of Assisi – Eu- Coshocton Sacred Heart – Exposi- a.m. Mass until Benediction at 1:45 p.m. charistic Holy Hour: second Tuesday of tion: first Fridays, from end of 9 a.m. Logan St. John – Exposition: First Columbus Holy Cross – Tuesdays, the month, following 6 p.m. Mass. 5 to 6 p.m., followed by Mass; First Mass to 12:15 p.m., concluding with Fridays, 8:30 a.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Sat- Fridays, from end of 7:30 p.m. Mass to Columbus St. James the Less – Ex- Benediction; Exposition with Evening urday, in adoration chapel. 11:30 p.m. Eucharistic vigil begins with position: First Mondays, 6 to 7 p.m., Prayer, concluding with Benediction, London St. Patrick – Exposition: Mass, followed by communal prayers, ministry center. Sunday, March 18, 4 to 5 p.m. First Fridays, from 8:30 a.m. to Bene- confession, litanies, Rosaries, hymns Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral – Danville St. Luke – Exposition: Tues- diction at noon. and quiet time between prayers, con- Holy Hour with Adoration and confes- days, 8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Wednes- Marion St. Mary – Adoration: Tues- cluding with Benediction at 11. sion: Wednesdays, following 5:15 p.m. day, except when Danville schools are days, 5 to 6 p.m.; Exposition: First Fri- Columbus Holy Family – Expo- Mass; Thursdays, 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. closed for inclement weather. days, 4 to 7 p.m. sition: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Columbus St. Ladislas – Adoration: Delaware St. Mary – Exposition, Marysville Our Lady of Lourdes Thursdays (except March 29 and 30), First Fridays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Fridays (except March 30), after 8:15 – Exposition: Second Friday of the 10 a.m. continuous to 11:45 a.m. Fri- in church, and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. week- a.m. Mass to 7 p.m. month, from after 5:15 p.m. Mass Friday day, ending with Benediction. Contact days (except March 30) in former con- Dover St. Joseph – Exposition: to Benediction at 10 a.m. Saturday. church for details concerning entry. vent, and from 7:30 p.m. to midnight Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m. year-round. Mount Vernon St. Vincent de Paul Columbus Holy Name – Exposition: on Holy Thursday, March 29, in the Adoration: 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, March – Exposition: 5 p.m. Thursday to 5 Thursdays (except March 29), 6 p.m., church. Call Sister Wilma Ross, SCN, 20, with the Sacrament of Reconcilia- p.m. Friday (except March 29 and 30), tion available, followed by Mass at 6. featuring prayers in the Cenacle format at (614) 444-2598 for instructions on followed by Mass and Benediction. of the Marian Movement of Priests; how to enter the convent. Dublin St. Brigid of Kildare – Ex- New Albany Church of the Resur- Fridays (except March 30), 4:30 to position: First Fridays from end of 9 Columbus St. Margaret of Cortona rection – Call parish office at (614) 5:30 p.m., Holy Hour and Benediction, a.m. Mass to 5 p.m., in Blessed Sacra- – Exposition: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 8 855-1400 for times or go to parish followed by Mass. Adoration: Satur- p.m. year-round, with sung Vespers at ment Chapel. New Boston St. Monica – Adoration: days (except March 31) following 8:30 6:30 on March 15. Gahanna St. Matthew – Exposition: Fridays (except March 30), 5 to 6 p.m. a.m. Mass. Columbus St. Mary – Adoration: 24 hours, seven days a week, except Columbus Immaculate Conception Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Wednes- during the Sacred Triduum, in basement New Lexington St. Rose – Expo- – Exposition: 24 hours, seven days a days, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., in St. Francis adoration chapel. Open to the general sition: First Fridays, from after 8 or 9 week, except during the Sacred Trid- of Assisi Chapel of Burkley Building public from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. If you a.m. Mass to 4 p.m. uum, in the children’s center (former next to church. The church is closed for are interested in a weekly Holy Hour, New Philadelphia Sacred Heart – convent). Press rear entry buzzer. repairs resulting from a lightning strike contact Paul Koors at DivineMercy- Exposition: 9 a.m. Tuesday to 5:15 p.m. Columbus Our Lady of the Mirac- in August 2016. [email protected] or (614) 209-7055. Wednesday. Confession and Adoration, ulous Medal – Exposition: First Fri- Columbus St. Mary Magdalene Granville St. Edward – Exposition: 5 p.m. Mondays during Lent, followed day, from end of 9 a.m. Mass through – Exposition: Second Monday of the 9:30 a.m. Monday to 9 a.m. Tuesday. by Evening Prayer service at 6:30. Holy Hour at 6 p.m. month, following 8:15 a.m. Mass in Grove City Our Lady of Perpetual Newark Blessed Sacrament – Expo- Columbus Our Lady of Peace – Ex- church; fourth Saturday of the month, 9 Help – Exposition: First Fridays, from sition: Noon to 8 p.m. Mondays, 5 to 6 position, Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. a.m. to noon in Bishop Campbell Hall. end of 8:30 a.m. Mass to 8:30 a.m. p.m. Tuesdays, and 10 a.m. to midnight Columbus Our Lady of Victory – Columbus St. Matthias – Exposi- Saturday. Wednesdays in church. Exposition: First Monday, 7 to 8 a.m.; tion: First Fridays, end of 8:30 a.m. Groveport St. Mary – Exposition: First Friday, from 8 p.m. Friday to start Mass to noon. First Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon, ending See ADORATION LIST, Page 13 March 18, 2018 Catholic Times 13 Rules for Eucharistic devotions “The solemn exposition of the ADORATION Blessed Sacrament in either a mon- Throughout the public display of the holy Eucharist offers the opportuni- Adoration refers to any time spent in strance or a ciborium. This becomes Blessed Sacrament, there should be ty to the people of God for prayer- prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. a special devotion for the commu- periods of music, Scripture readings, ful reflection on their call to a deep- It may take place any time the church nity and is not a private devotion intercessory prayer, and silence for er devotion to the Eucharist and a is open to the community. Several for individuals. individual adoration. The ritual con- more faithful living of the Chris- churches have their tabernacle located As a communal devotion, it is a li- cludes with a special blessing of the tian life. It provides them with an in a Eucharistic chapel, with specific turgical celebration and is subject to faithful by a clergy member. opportunity to become more aware hours available for individuals to pray the rituals that govern the way it is of Christ’s presence with his peo- before the sacrament. conducted, as are all liturgical ritu- SOLEMN EXPOSITION ple and invites them to a spiritual Some churches have organized their als. The Order for the Solemn Expo- communion with him” (Order for Solemn Exposition of the Blessed members and have given access to sition of the Holy Eucharist contains the Solemn Exposition of the Holy Sacrament involves an extended pe- their Eucharistic chapel for extended the instructions and the ritual. It has Eucharist #3). riod of time and takes place once periods, or even around the clock, ev- a beginning and a conclusion to the a year, such as during the Feast Our devotions before the Blessed ery day of the week, with individuals exposition. of Corpus Christi or a parish’s 40 Sacrament always should bring out committed to specific hours. Since there is a beginning and a con- Hours devotion. Here again, some the meaning of the Eucharist, both clusion, exposition cannot be perpet- members of the faithful always in its correlation with our Eucharis- ual without special permission of the should be present. tic liturgies and as the source and EXPOSITION bishop, usually given only to religious Throughout this extended period of culmination of our Christian life. Exposition of the Blessed Sacra- orders which have as one of their ment, in contrast to adoration, re- exposition, there should be periods Christ’s true presence calls us to charisms the continuous prayer before prayer and to Christian action. fers to the public display of the of music, Scripture readings, preach- the Blessed Sacrament. ing, intercessory prayer and silence. Throughout the celebration of this The ritual concludes with a special ADORATION, continued from Page 11 ritual, some members of the faithful blessing of the faithful by a clergy always should be present. member. Each month, Benson brought a stat- Holy Trinity, the Blessed Sacrament, ue of Our Lady of Fatima which had the Virgin Mary, and the Sacred Heart, been in the original Columbus St. Pe- and the prayers taught by the angel to ADORATION LIST, continued from Page 12 ter Church to the devotion, and that the children at Fatima – also mean a tradition continues. Benson placed the lot. They are like the prayer beads of Newark St. Francis de Sales – Expo- and noon to midnight Friday. Saturday sition: 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday, 5 a.m. to 10 statue in his home after that church the rosary to me. hours vary. If you wish to visit during p.m. Monday to Thursday, 5 a.m. to 11 those hours, contact Amy Davis at was razed in 1970 and replaced by the “We have many longtime adorers. p.m. Friday (except March 30), and 5 (614) 579-9874 or amymdavis@hot- current St. Peter Church in north Co- I believe they would like to remain a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday (except March mail.com. lumbus. anonymous, but they know who they 31) in day chapel behind sanctuary. “What makes our Eucharistic vigil are. Without their witness and devo- Washington Court House St. Col- Pickerington St. Elizabeth Seton – Exposition: 6 to 8 unique in the diocese is the first-Friday tion to the Blessed Sacrament, this vig- man of Cloyne – Adoration: 24 hours, seven days a p.m. Tuesdays during the school year. evening Mass and the Eucharistic pro- il would not have lasted this long.” week, except when Mass is being cele- cession that are part of the vigil,” said Waverly St. Mary – Exposition: More information about the vigil brated and during the Sacred Triduum, First Wednesday, from end of 5:30 JP Pacis, the EVA’s director. Father Ra- may be found by sending an email in the church’s Eucharistic Chapel. mon Owera of Columbus St. Elizabeth message to firstfridaycolumbus@ p.m. Mass to Benediction at 7 p.m. Church is its spiritual director. gmail.com. A list of parishes in the Plain City St. Joseph – Exposition: 6 West Jefferson Ss. Simon and Jude “I do not know of any parish in the diocese with Eucharistic adoration to 11 a.m. Monday through Thursday, – Adoration: Holy Thursday, March 6 to 8 a.m. Friday (except March 30), diocese that does this,” Pacis said. may be found on Pages 12 and 13 29, from conclusion of Mass of the and 6 to 11 p.m. Monday through Fri- “Processing around the church with of this week’s Catholic Times. For a Lord’s Supper until 10 p.m. day (except March 30). the Blessed Sacrament brings joy to nationwide listing of parishes with Westerville St. Paul – Holy Hour: – Adoration: my heart. The prayers in the prayer Eucharistic adoration, go to www.the- Portsmouth St. Mary Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m. booklets we use each month – to the realpresence.org. Fridays (except March 30), from end of noon Mass to Benediction at 5:30 p.m. Worthington St. Michael – Exposi- tion: 24 hours, seven days a week, ex- Powell St. Joan of Arc – Exposition: cept during daily and weekend Mass- 9 a.m. Monday to 8 a.m. Friday (except es and during the Sacred Triduum, in March 29, when Adoration ends before Interior / Exterior Painting the church’s Adoration Chapel. the 7:30 p.m. Holy Thursday Mass of Ask About Our Our Master Painters Each Have 25+ the Lord’s Supper). Zaleski St. Sylvester – Exposition: PRICE MATCH PRICE MATCH First Wednesday, from end of 5:30 GUARANTEE! Years' Experience in Both Residential and Reynoldsburg St. Pius X – Adoration: p.m. Mass to Benediction at 7 p.m. Commercial Painting. 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Zanesville St. Nicholas – Exposi- “The painting was perfect. 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Hummer layers, in asking “to see” Jesus it certainly means Psalm 102:2-3,16-21 more here than simply “to look at.” It means to see John 8:21-30 with the eyes of faith. WEDNESDAY Jeremiah 31:31-34; The Pharisees had said among themselves (John Daniel 3:14-20,91-92,95 12:19), “the whole world has gone after him.” That Daniel 3:52-56 (Ps) Hebrews 5:7-9; John 12:20-33 John 8:31-42 paves the way for Sunday’s scene where Jesus says Jeremiah’s reading could be considered the heart that the time has come for him “to be glorified.” THURSDAY and soul of the Old Testament. Christians see in That glorification begins with his death (like that of Genesis 17:3-9 this passage an anticipation of the Christ event in Psalm 105:4-9 the grain of wheat dying in the soil). But the glori- John 8:51-59 which Law written on stone is replaced by law writ- fication continues through his rising and producing ten upon the heart. Given the nature of our belief in much fruit. Not only Jesus, but all who would be FRIDAY the incarnation of Jesus as God’s Son with a human Jeremiah 20:10-13 his followers must lose their own lives in him in or- Psalm 18:2-7 heart, we find the fuller sense of Jeremiah’s words in der to preserve them for eternal life. Note the strong John 10:31-42 the heart of Jesus for this “new covenant.” contrast between loving and hating and losing and SATURDAY Yet Jeremiah prophesied 600 years before Jesus, preserving. Ezekiel 37:21-28 which means his words also had direct meaning for Jesus admits, “I am (literally, in Greek my soul is) Jeremiah 31:10-13 (Ps) his own people. Jewish believers understand Jere- troubled now.” We tend not to think of Jesus in terms John 11:45-56 miah to be speaking of a time when the Babylonian that would allow him to be troubled. Yet we tend Exile ends and the temple in Jerusalem is rebuilt. generally not to think of the human face of Christ at Jeremiah says, “I will place my Torah (or teaching) all. In failing to do so, we miss the awesome reality within them and write it upon their hearts. I will be of what “The word became flesh and dwelt among their God and they shall be my people.” This is a us” really means. DIOCESAN WEEKLY RADIO AND concise summary of the entire Old Testament: “I Jesus also readily acknowledges this: “Yet what TELEVISION MASS SCHEDULE will be their God and they will be my people.” should I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour?’ WEEK OF MARCH 18, 2018 That original covenant was concluded at Sinai be- Father, glorify your name.” In prayer, he realiz- SUNDAY MASS tween Moses’ people and the Lord: “I took them by es what he is here to do and commits himself 10:30 a.m. Mass from Columbus St. Joseph the hand to lead them forth from the land of ; to it. He also mentions being “lifted up” again, Cathedral on St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Co- for they broke my covenant (literally, when Moses which here is interpreted as referring to “the kind lumbus, and at www.stgabrielradio.com. Mass with the Passionist Fathers at broke the tablets) and I had to show myself their of death he would die.” However, being “lifted 7:30 a.m. on WWHO-TV (the CW), Channel 53, Columbus. master.” What is new about this covenant is that up” on the cross, without being lifted up in the and 10:30 a.m. on WHIZ-TV, Chan- each one will know directly what the Lord wants, resurrection, would leave us an incomplete view nel 18, Zanesville. Check local cable system without anyone having to teach a neighbor what is of the “Paschal Mystery.” It comprises his death, for cable channel listing. required. The least to the greatest will know. Thus resurrection, and ascension to the Father, which Mass from Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, Birming- ham, Alabama, at 8 a.m. on EWTN (Spectrum Channel the content of the covenant is not changed, but how we focus on beginning next week. 385, Insight Channel 382, it is taught changes. Father Lawrence Hummer, pastor of Chillicothe or WOW Channel 378). The Gospel comes as Jesus arrives for his third and St. Mary Church, can be reached at hummerl@st- (Encores at noon, 7 p.m., and midnight). final celebration of Passover in Jerusalem. Some Mass from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee at marychillicothe.com. 6:30 a.m. on ION TV (AT&T U-verse Channel 195, Dish Network Channel 250, or DirecTV Channel 305). Sisters sponsor discernment day Mass from Massillon St. Mary Church at 10:30 a.m. on WILB radio (AM 1060, FM 94.5 and 89.5), Canton, heard The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity are gregation serve as a mission director, chaplain, and in Tuscarawas, Holmes, and Coshocton counties. sponsoring a discernment day for young adult wom- volunteer for the Zanesville-based Genesis Health- en from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24 care System, providing care in a six-county region DAILY MASS 8 a.m., Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Birming- in their convent, 319 N. 7th St., Cambridge. There of southeast Ohio. Genesis was created in 1997 as ham, Alabama. (Encores at noon, 7 p.m. and midnight). will be an optional morning Mass at 8:35, and lunch an affiliation between Good Samaritan Medical See EWTN above; and on I-Lifetv will be provided. Care Center and the Bethesda Care System. (Channel 113 in Ada, Logan, Millersburg, Mur- ray City and Washington C.H.; Channel 125 in Marion, Participants will hear about the sisters’ experiences In the Diocese of Steubenville, the sisters are teach- Newark, Newcomerstown and New and there will be time for communal and individual ers and parish ministers at Christ Our Light Parish, Philadelphia; and Channel 207 in Zanesville); prayer. The day will close with Evening Prayer, and which has churches in Cambridge, Lore City, and 8 p.m., St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Columbus, there will be an optional opportunity for the Sacra- Byesville. and at www.stgabrielradio.com. ment of Reconciliation and for a 5 p.m. Sunday-vig- For more information, call or text Sister Julie Ann, We pray Week I, Seasonal il Mass. OSF, at (920) 323-9632 or call Sister Jan, OSF, at of the Liturgy of the Hours In the Diocese of Columbus, members of the con- (740) 432-5853. March 18, 2018 Catholic Times 15 Learning from the Seventy-five years ago last month, Sophie and On the witness stand before the notorious Nazi Hans Scholl and their friend Christian Probst were “People’s Court” judge Rudolph Freisler, 21-year executed by guillotine at ’s Stadelheim Pris- THE CATHOLIC old Sophie Scholl testified that it was her conscience on for high treason. Their crime? They were the and her Christian conviction that had led her to non- leaders of an anti-Nazi student organization, the DIFFERENCE violent resistance against Hitler and his gangsters. White Rose, and had been caught distributing leaf- George Weigel That Christian conscience, we now know, was lets at their university in the Bavarian capital. The formed in part by a serious intellectual and spiritual leaflets condemned the Third Reich, its genocide of encounter with Blessed John Henry Newman. the Jews, and its futile war. The fourth pamphlet made a promise: “We will not There is a lot of talk in the Church these days about be silent. We are your bad consciences. The White How did young people once active in the Hitler “conscience,” and Newman is invoked by many Rose will not leave you in peace.” And therein lies a Youth come to recognize the evil of the Nazi regime prominent personalities in those debates. So it might and risk their lives to oppose it? clue to another inspiration for the Scholls and their friends: John Henry Newman and his writings on be useful for all concerned, including Church lead- The 2005 Oscar-nominated film Sophie Scholl: conscience. ers in the Munich where the White Rose youngsters The Final Days offers a part of the answer. The gar- gave their lives for the truth, to ponder Newman’s ish brutality of the Nazis, not least at their Nurem- In Britain’s Catholic Herald, Paul Shrimpton notes influence on these contemporary . berg party rallies, was a first hint to serious young that the youngsters of the White Rose were deep- ly influenced by St. Augustine’s Confessions and What did the members of the White Rose learn people that something was wrong here. The White from Newman about conscience? They learned that Rose youngsters were also thinkers and studied Soc- George Bernanos’s Diary of a Country Priest. But it conscience could not be ignored or manipulated. rates, Plato, and Pascal under the tutelage of Kurt was Newman’s sermons, recommended to the White Huber, a philosophy professor who despised the Rose students by a philosopher who had converted They learned that the voice of God speaking Hitler regime. The leaflets that were their primary to Catholicism after reading Newman’s Grammar of through our consciences sets before us what is resistance tool included references to Goethe, Aris- Assent, which prompted that fourth pamphlet, with life-giving and what is death-dealing. They learned totle, Schiller, and Lao Tzu – further signs of deep its call to heed the demanding voice of conscience. that conscience can be stern, but that in submitting and broad reading. Shrimpton reports that when Sophie Scholl’s boy- to the truths it conveys, we are liberated in the deep- What you won’t learn from the film, however, is friend, Fritz Hartnagel, was assigned to the Russian est meaning of human freedom. that the triggering inspiration for their activism was front in 1942, Sophie gave him two volumes of New- They learned that obedience to conscience can the “Lion of Muenster,” Archbishop Clemens von man’s sermons. He later wrote her that “we know by make us courageous, and that to strive to live an ide- Galen, whose anti-Nazi preaching convinced the whom we are created, and that we stand in a relation- al with the help of grace is to live a truly noble life members of the White Rose that thought and dis- ship of moral obligation to our creator. Conscience with an undivided heart. cussion must give way to action. So, between June gives us the capacity to distinguished between good George Weigel is Distinguished Senior Fellow 1942 and February 1943, the White Rose produced and evil” – words, Shrimpton notes, that “were taken of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in and distributed six leaflets urging others to nonvio- almost verbatim from a famous sermon of Newman’s lent resistance against the Nazi regime. To stand by called The Testimony of Conscience.” Washington, D.C. silently, they claimed, was to be complicit in “the most horrible of crimes – crimes that infinitely out- Eight Hartley seniors to continue athletic careers Eight Columbus Bishop Hartley High distance every human measure.” To do nothing was School seniors recently signed letters to truckle to Hitler, and “every word that comes out of intent to continue their athletic of Hitler’s mouth is a lie.” careers at the collegiate level. They are (from left): Ethan Amaya, foot- ball, Ohio Dominican; Nick Cone, foot- ball, Ashland; Lindsay Dunlap, soccer, Muskingum; Rachel Hernon, lacrosse, Ohio Wesleyan; Peyton Eads, soccer, Muskingum; Alexander Blackmon, football, Walsh; James Reese III, foot- ball, Wheeling Jesuit; and Patrick Gil- liland, football, Ohio University. Photo courtesy Bishop Hartley High School

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German cardinal, theologian dies at 81 Catholic News Service months of dialogue with the three bishops, the Cardinal Karl Lehmann, longtime president of Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the the German bishops’ conference and a theo- Faith issued a letter to the world’s bishops re- THIS LENT logian who participated in the Second Vatican stating that Catholics in that situation could not Council, died on Sunday, March 11. receive Communion. The 81-year-old cardinal died at his home in Cardinal Lehmann was born on May 16, 1936, invite a friend to Mainz after declining health and a stroke in Sep- in Sigmaringen, , and became a priest tember. in in 1963. Before being made bishop of LISTEN TO AM 820 Cardinal Lehmann led the German bishops’ Mainz in 1983, he was professor of theology at the city’s university. conference for 21 years, resigning in 2008 be- cause of health issues. However, he continued to He was a supporter of dialogue with the main lead the Diocese of Mainz -- where he was ap- Lutheran church organization in Germany and pointed in 1983 -- until 2016, when he turned 80. joined with its leaders in making public state- ments on social issues. The cardinal was one of three German bishops who in 1994 allowed Communion to be given His death leaves the College of Cardinals with to Catholics who were divorced and remarried 215 members, including 117 cardinals who are without their first marriages being annulled, under age 80 and eligible to vote in a conclave until the Vatican stopped the practice. After to elect a new pope. March 18, 2018 Catholic Times 17 H A P P E N I N G S

15-16, THURSDAY-FRIDAY St. Padre Pio Secular Way of the Cross for the Grieving at St. Brendan St. Brigid of Kildare School Presents ‘Peter Pan Jr.’ 1:30 to 5 p.m., St. John the Baptist Church, 720 Hamlet St., 7 p.m., St. Brendan Church, 4475 Dublin Road, Hilliard. MARCH 7 p.m., St. Brigid of Kildare School, 7175 Avery Road, Columbus. Fellowship and ongoing formation followed Way of the Cross for the Grieving, pondering the per- 15, THURSDAY Dublin. School performing arts program presents the by adoration and prayer, Liturgy of the Hours, and initial spectives of Jesus, Mary, Simon, Veronica and others. ‘Lent By Candlelight’ Program at Delaware St. Mary musical “Peter Pan Jr.” 614-718-5825 formation with visitors. 614-282-4676 6 to 9 p.m., Beitel Commons, St. Mary Church, 82 E. Wil- Polish Mass at Holy Family 19-21, MONDAY-WEDNESDAY liam St., Delaware. “Lent By Candlelight” program for 16, FRIDAY 2 p.m., Holy Family Church, 584 W. Broad St., Columbus. Parish Mission at Columbus St. Peter’ women with talk by Sister John Paul, OP, on “Ways of Living Stations at Marion St. Mary Monthly Mass in Polish. 614-221-4323 7 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, Colum- Happiness.” 740-363-4641 5:30 p.m., St. Mary Church, 251 N. Main St., Marion. Living Reception for Photo Exhibit at de Porres Center bus. Parish mission with Father Thomas Blau, OP. Theme: Cenacle at Holy Name Stations of the Cross with St. Mary School and Parish 2 to 3:30 p.m., Martin de Porres Center, 2330 Airport “Understanding God’s Mercy,” followed nightly by ques- 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., Co- School of Religion students. 740-382-2118 Drive, Columbus. Opening reception for “Diversity Is tion-answer period and refreshments. Confessions each lumbus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with Columbus St. Patrick Vigil Celebration Our Strength” exhibit by Lauren Pond displaying pho- evening from 6 to 6:50. 614-889-2221 prayers in the Cenacle format of the Marian Movement 6:30 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., Colum- tographs of diverse central Ohio faith communities and of Priests. bus. Parish celebration for the vigil of the religious celebrations. Exhibit continues through May 11. 20, TUESDAY Holy Hour at Holy Family of St. Patrick. Mass, followed by torchlit procession 614-416-1910 Adoration, Confession, Mass, Bible Study at Dover 6 to 7 p.m., Holy Family Church, 584 W. Broad St., Colum- (weather permitting), Irish tea party, and music. Discussion on Same-Sex Attraction 5 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 613 N. Tuscarawas Ave., Dover. bus. Holy Hour of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Living Stations at Delaware St. Mary 3 p.m., St. Aloysius Church, 2155 W. Broad St., Columbus. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and confessions, followed by meeting of parish Holy Name and Junior 7 p.m., St. Mary Church, 82 E. William St., Delaware. Liv- Discussion with Father Pat Toner for anyone with ques- followed by Mass at 6 and “A Biblical Walk through the Holy Name societies, with refreshments. 614-221-4323 ing Stations of the Cross with St. Mary School eighth- tions about same-sex attraction and the Courage and Mass” at 7 in family life center. 330-364-6661 Sung Vespers at St. Margaret of Cortona grade students. 740-363-4641 EnCourage support groups, for people with same-sex Rosary for Life at St. Joan of Arc 6:30 p.m., St. Margaret of Cortona Church, 1600 N. Candlelight Stations at Cols. Immaculate Conception attraction and their family and friends. 614-296-7404 Following 6:15 p.m. Mass, St. Joan of Arc Church, 10700 Hague Ave., Columbus. Sung Vespers as part of parish’s 7 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church, 414 E, North : St. Christopher Adult Religious Education Liberty Road, Powell. Recital of Rosary for Life, spon- weekly Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, followed Broadway, Columbus. Stations of the Cross by candle- 4 p.m., Library, Trinity Catholic School, 1440 Grandview sored by church’s respect life committee. by Stations of the Cross at 7. 614-279-1690 light in the style of the Taize monastic community. Ave., Columbus. “St. Patrick, the Light in the Darkness” Discover Ready ‘Knight’ at Bishop Ready’ Abortion Recovery Network Group Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts at St. John Chrysostom with Father Stephen Dominic Hayes, OP, of Columbus 7 p.m., Bishop Ready High School, 707 Salisbury Road, 7 to 8 p.m., Gateway Center, 2670 N. Columbus St., Lan- 7 p.m., St. John Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic Church, St. Patrick Priory. Columbus. Discover Ready “Knight” for parents and caster. Abortion recovery network group meeting for 5858 Cleveland Ave., Columbus. Liturgy of the Pre- Exposition at Coshocton Sacred Heart guardians of students in grades five through eight. anyone interested in recovering from abortion or who sanctified Gifts, a Vespers service with Holy Eucharist. 4 to 5 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, Walnut Street and Park ‘Theology of the Common Good’ Talk at ODU has been through a recovery program, and wants to stay 614-882-7578 Avenue, Coshocton. Exposition of the Blessed Sacra- 7 p.m., Colonial Room, Sansbury Hall, Ohio Dominican connected. 614-721-2100 ment, concluding with Benediction. 740-622-8817 University, 1215 Sunbury Road, Columbus. Talk on “Re- Eucharistic Holy Hour at Sacred Heart 16-18, FRIDAY-SUNDAY Taize Evening Prayer at Corpus Christi ligion, Science, and the Common Good” with Brother 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 893 Hamlet St., Columbus. Columbus Catholic Renewal Retreat at St. Therese’s 4 to 5 p.m., Corpus Christi Center of Peace, 1111 E. Stew- Guy Consolmagno, SJ, director of the Vatican Observa- Eucharistic Holy Hour with the intention of deepened St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 E. Broad St., Newark. art Ave., Columbus. Evening Prayer in the style and spirit tory. 614-251-4453 holiness and an increase in the virtue of fortitude for the Columbus Catholic Renewal men’s and women’s retreat, of the Taize monastic community, with song, silence, Labyrinth Walk at Shepherd’s Corner Holy Father, bishops, and priests, concluding with Ben- led by Walter Matthews, former member of the Pontif- and reflection. 614-512-3731 7 to 8:30 p.m., Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N. ediction, social period, and refreshments.614-372-5249 ical Council on the Laity. Theme: “Reflections on Our Sung Vespers at Lancaster St. Mary Waggoner Road, Blacklick. Labyrinth walk led by Shawn Talk on Catholic Social Teaching at St. Brigid Journey in Faith.” 614-500-8178 4 p.m., St. Mary Church, 132 S. High St., Lancaster. Evening Scott and Nancy Cameron. Theme: “The Awakening 7 to 8:30 p.m., St. Brigid of Kildare Church, 7179 Avery Prayer featuring sung Vespers. 740-653-0997 Earth.” Suggested donation $5. Registration deadline Road, Dublin. Talk on Catholic social teaching with 17, SATURDAY ‘Awaken!’ Series at St. Michael March 16. 614-866-4302

Msgr. Joseph Hendricks, parish’s pastor. 614-761-3734 Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City 4:30 to 5:45 p.m., St. Michael Church, 5750 N. High St., 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., Plain City. Worthington. Third talk in five-part “Awaken!” series 21, WEDNESDAY Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed by rosary focused on empowering parents to a renewed personal Christ Child Society Day of Reflection and confession. relationship with the Trinity and equipping them with 8:30 a.m., Nugent Hall, St. Andrew Church, 1899 McCoy Centering Prayer Group Meeting at Corpus Christi the tools to spread the Good News. Topic: “Priest, Road, Columbus. Christ Child Society day of reflection, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Corpus Christi Center of Peace, 1111 E. Prophet, and King: Call to Abundant Life” with Father with talk by Pam Heil on “Living a Life of Authentic All fund-raising events (festivals, bazaars, Anthony Dinovo, parish pastor. 614-888-5384 Love,” group discussions, and lunch, ending with Mass. spaghetti dinners, fish fries, bake sales, Stewart Ave., Columbus. Centering prayer group meet- ing, beginning with silent prayer, followed by Contem- Sung Vespers at Cathedral Cost $35. 614-329-8787 pizza/sub sales, candy sales, etc.) plative Outreach DVD and discussion. 614-512-3731 4:45 p.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., Colum- Abortion Recovery Network Group will be placed in the bus. Singing of Vespers preceding 5:15 p.m. Mass. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Westerville Area Resource Ministry, “Fund-Raising Guide.” An entry into the 18, SUNDAY Prayer Group Meeting at Christ the King 1150 Heatherdown Drive, Westerville. Abortion recov- Guide will be $18.50 for the first six lines, Exposition at Our Lady of Mount Carmel 5 to 7 p.m., Christ the King Church, 2777 E. Livingston ery network group meeting for anyone interested in and $2.65 for each additional line. 9:15 to 10:15 a.m., Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Ave., Columbus (enter at daily Mass entrance). Weekly recovering from abortion or who has been through For more information, call Douglas Bean at 5133 Walnut Road S.E., Buckeye Lake. Exposition of the parish prayer group meets for praise, worship, ministry, a recovery program, and wants to stay connected. 614-224-6530. Blessed Sacrament each Sunday during Lent. and teaching. 614-237-0401 614-721-2100 740-928-3266 Spanish Mass at Columbus St. Peter Center for Dominican Studies Lecture Series Blessing of St. Gerard Majella at Holy Family 7 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, Colum- Noon to 12:30 p.m., St. Catherine of Siena Room, Erskine After 11 a.m. Mass, Holy Family Church, 584 W. Broad bus. Mass in Spanish. 706-761-4054 Hall, Ohio Dominican University, 1215 Sunbury Road, St., Columbus. Blessing of St. Gerard Majella, patron of Columbus. Center for Dominican Studies lecture with ‘Happenings’ submissions expectant mothers, for all women who are pregnant or 19, MONDAY Sister Carol Ann Spencer, OP, speaking on “Lent: A Time Notices for items of Catholic interest must be wish to become pregnant. 614-221-1890 Adoration and Reconciliation at New Philadelphia to Focus Discipleship.” Last of four parts. 614-251-4722 received at least 12 days before expected publi- Mass Ad Orientem at Columbus St. Patrick 5 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 139 3rd St. N.E., New Phil- Liturgy of the Hours at Newark St. Francis de Sales cation date. We will print them as space permits. Noon, St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., Columbus. adelphia. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, with 6 p.m., St. Francis de Sales Church, 40 Granville St., New- Items not received before this deadline may not Celebration of Mass Ad Orientem (with priest facing Reconciliation available, and Evening Prayer at 6:30. ark. Liturgy of the Hours every Wednesday during be published. the altar). 614-224-9522 Evening Prayer at St. John Neumann Lent. 740-345-9874 Angelic Warfare Confraternity at Columbus St. Patrick ‘A Very Mary Lent’ at Delaware St. Mary Listings cannot be taken by phone. 6:30 p.m., St. John Neumann Church, 9633 E. State Route Following noon Mass, St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant 37, Sunbury. Evening Prayer led by Deacon Carl Calcara. 6:30 to 8 p.m., St. Mary Church, 82 E. William St., Mail to: The Catholic Times Ave., Columbus. Monthly meeting of Angelic Warfare Mass of Healing and Healing Service at Cathedral Delaware. “A Very Mary Lent” series with Deacon Happenings, Confraternity, with talk on chastity-related issues fol- 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., Co- Todd Tucky and adult faith formation director Julie 197 East Gay St., Columbus, OH 43215 lowed by Holy Hour. 614-224-9522 lumbus. Mass of Healing, followed by healing service Lutz. Theme: “How to Serve and Say ’Yes’ Like Mary.” Fax to: 614-241-2518 Kateri Prayer Circle at St. Mark including Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Evening Mass at St. Matthias E-mail as text to [email protected] 1 p.m., Aranda Center, St. Mark Church, 324 Gay St., Lan- Sacrament and veneration of relic of the True Cross. 7 p.m., St. Matthias Church, 1582 Ferris Road, Columbus. caster. Kateri Prayer Circle meeting to honor St. Kateri Priests will be on hand for discussion and prayer and Celebration of Evening Mass, continuing every Wednes- Tekakwitha and promote Native Catholic spirituality. the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be available. day during Lent. 614-267-3406 18 Catholic Times March 18, 2018

ST. JOSEPH GEMS offers pearls of spiritual wisdom By Doug Bean, Catholic Times Editor in the last 150 years, including Bless- St. Joseph Gems, by Donald H. Calloway, MIC. ed Pope Pius XI in 1870 declaring St. Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception Joseph as the “universal patron of the BVM. Marian Press (Stockbridge, Massachusetts, Church.” Other historical moments 2018). 245 pages, $12.95. are the establishment in 1955 by Ven- erable Pope Pius XII of the Feast of There are many prayer books devoted to St. Joseph, St. Joseph the Worker on May 1, St. but Father Donald Calloway’s St. Joseph Gems fol- Pope John Paul II’s 1989 encyclical lows a slightly different tack. Redemptoris Custos on St. Joseph, Through extensive research and translations from and Pope Francis in 2013 inserting he several different languages, Father Calloway com- name of St. Joseph into all Eucharistic for help,” Father Calloway recommended. “He’s piled hundreds of quotes about the foster father of prayers and consecrating Vatican City State to him. Jesus from popes, saints, and blesseds -- some not more than willing to help us. It’s almost like he’s in widely known -- to provide “Daily Wisdom on Our From Jan. 1 to December 31, the day’s short quote heaven and is like, hey, I’m here to help. And he will.” Spiritual Father.” The book is not only prayerful, but often coincides with the saint or blessed listed on the Father Calloway’s order, more commonly known informative, inspiring, and easily digestible. liturgical calendar. Each enlightening entry is quick as the Marian Helpers in the United States, is a popu- and easy to read and concludes with a petition to a lar pilgrimage destination on Divine Mercy Sunday. St. Joseph Gems is the third in a series of books saint or blessed to pray for us. from Father Calloway, the vicar provincial and vo- He also noted that St. Joseph is one of the patron cations director for the Marian Fathers of the Im- The first and last meditation in the book comes from saints of his religious community, which receives all maculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. John Paul II, who inspired the Church with so the proceeds from his books. Mother of Mercy Province, based in Stockbridge, much great wisdom and faith during his long pontifi- Father Calloway’s journey to the priesthood is an Massachusetts. The first two,Marian Gems and Ro- cate. Other names are also very recognizable, includ- interesting story. A high school dropout, the priest sary Gems, follow the same format. ing St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Fran- writes in his biography that he was institutionalized cis de Sales, St. Augustine, and St. . twice and put in jail multiple times before undergo- “There’s a lot of great books out there on St. Joseph, They are more well known that some of the authors of but I wondered if I could do a little digging and come ing a radical conversion and eventually becoming the quotes in other daily entries. Blessed William Jo- a priest. He earned an undergraduate degree from up with some things that maybe people were un- seph Chaminade, Blessed Gabriele Allegra, Blessed aware of,” Father Calloway said in an interview with Franciscan University of Steubenville and advanced Januarius Maria Sarnelli, St. Joseph Marello, St. Ma- the Catholic Times. “I was able to gather all of these degrees from the Dominican House of Studies in daleine Sophie Barat, and St. Stanislaus Papczynski quotes from saints, popes, and blesseds, and some of Washington and the International Marian Research aren’t exactly household names for many Catholics. them have never appeared in English before. It’s real- Institute in Dayton. ly neat to see them in English for the first time.” The holy men and women listed for intercessory “In seminary, I turned to him (St. Joseph) a lot,” prayer at the end of each day’s meditation are sim- No author could go wrong by beginning a book with said Father Calloway, who is based in Steubenville. ilarly fascinating. Blessed Karl Leisner, Blessed a long meditation from Venerable Fulton J. Sheen, the “He’s always helped me out tremendously. He tends Isidore Bakanja, St. Ephrem the Syrian, St. Antho- beloved archbishop who was a spiritual and intellec- to be somewhat neglected. It’s a good time to remind ny Mary Gianelli, St. Jacques Berthieu, and Blessed tual powerhouse. He wrote that depicting St. Joseph us of his importance in the life of the Church. I’d Caspar Sadamatsu are just a few. as an old man is misleading because “to make Joseph love to have more people have a devotion to him.” appear pure only because his flesh had aged is like glo- “I love those obscure saints,” Father Calloway said. St. Joseph Gems was released earlier this year in rifying a mountain stream that has dried.” “They appeal to me. They’re little hidden gems.” order to be widely available in time for the Solem- “I didn’t want to chop it up because it was so bril- The book concludes with the of St. Joseph nity of St. Joseph, which is this coming Monday, liant,” Father Calloway said. “I prefer a young St. and a list of references for each quote. March 19. St. Joseph also is recognized as the patron Joseph myself. He’s full of strength and vitality.” Father Calloway suggests reading the day’s quote of the universal church and of a happy death. The book’s introduction offers a short primer on St. and praying the litany. The book is available through Catholic Joseph and includes a timeline of significant events “Just include St. Joseph in your prayers and ask him bookstores, Amazon, or at fathercalloway.com. March 18, 2018 Catholic Times 19

Church of Our Lady presents “AFTER THE PASSION” Columbus Our Lady of the “We are so excited to look at Miraculous Medal Church, the Passion of our Lord from 5225 Refugee Road, invites the completely new perspective and greater community to complete place in time,” director Joanne the Lenten journey and kick off Farrell said. “The entire show Holy Week with the presenta- has been a collaborative effort tion of After the Passion at 7 – even our actors created their p.m. , March 25. own scripts based on prayerful Doors open at 6. interpretation of Scripture.” Unlike any other Passion pro- The event has called upon the gram, this is an interpretation of talents of the entire parish com- the moments following the Cru- munity. Members have contrib- cifixion, through the Resurrec- uted in ways including lighting, tion, as seen through the eyes of sound, scenery, costumes and makeup, publicity, photogra- St. Francis DeSale presents “GODSPELL” the Apostles. It focuses less on phy, ushers, and hospitality. the historical account and more The drama department of Colum- Featured will be Isaac Steiger as Jesus on the possible emotional reac- Admission is free. Goodwill bus St. Francis DeSales High School, and Skyla Blumenscheid as John the tion of those who witnessed the offerings will be gratefully ac- 4212 Karl Road, will present God- Baptist and Judas. world-changing event. cepted following the program. spell at 7 p.m. Friday, March 23 and 3 Tickets are $10 and go on sale on p.m. Sunday, March 25 in the school’s Monday, March 19 during all lunch little theater. periods (10:20 a.m, to 12:45 p.m.) out- The musical, based on the Gospel of side the cafeteria. Contact the show’s St. Matthew, deals with the last days director, Lori Arnett, at arnett@de- of Jesus’ life and includes dramatized sales.co with questions or to purchase are your gifts versions of several of his parables. tickets before or after school. Way of the Cross for the Grieving Hilliard St. Brendan Church, 4475 ry with Jesus. Each Station of the Cross Faith-Filled? Dublin Road, will present the Way of will be prayed using reflections that the Cross for the Grieving at 7 p.m. ponder the perspectives of Jesus, Mary, The Catholic Foundation is the only foundation in the diocese Monday, March 19. Simon, Veronica, and others. This is a prayerful opportunity to con- For more information, contact Jenni- that invests your gifts in alignment with the teachings of nect your grief experience to that of the fer Rice at (614) 876-1272, extension the Catholic Church. Our portfolios follow the United States people who made the journey to Calva- 227 or [email protected]. Conference of Catholic Bishops guidelines, and we carefully screen all charitable organizations that we fund to make sure they also follow Catholic values.

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