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+ Most Reverend James A. Griffin Mass, Liturgy, Sacrament and Devotion Schedule; Bishop Emeritus of Columbus MASS, LITURGY, SACRAMENT AND DEVOTION SCHEDULE; ass ntentions M I MASS INTENTIONS PRIESTS AND DEACONS Vigil Mass ~ Saturday, August 10 Very Reverend Robert J. Kitsmiller Vigil5:15 Mass p.m. ~ Saturday,In Thanksgiving August for 10 Patria Pacis 5:15 p.m. In Thanksgiving for Patria Pacis Cathedral Rector; Judicial Vicar and Judge, Diocesan Tribunal Reverend Cyrus M. Haddad Sunday,Sunday, August August 11 11 ~ ~NINETEENTH NINETEENTH SUNDAY SUNDAY IN IN ORDINARY ORDINARY TIME Parochial Vicar Wisdom 18: 6-9; Hebrews 11: 1-2, 8-19; Luke 12: 32-48 TIME Reverend Adam A. Streitenberger, OFS Wisdom8:00 a.m. 18: 6 -9;The Hebrews Soul of 11: Wanda 1-2, 8 Perry-19; Luke 12: 32-48 Parochial Vicar, Administrator for Sacred Heart Parish; 810:30:00 a.m a.m.. The SoulThe Soulsof Wanda of Lorraine Perry Carlat Bishop’s Coordinator for Evangelization 10:3012:30 a.m p.m.. The The Souls Souls of Lorraine of Fr. Mario Carlat Serraglio Reverend Hilary C. Ike 125:15:30 p.m p.m.. The Living Souls andof Fr. Deceased Mario Serraglio Members of the Cathedral In Residence; Defender of the Bond, Diocesan Tribunal; 5:15 p.m. Living and Deceased Members of the Cathedral Chaplain, Nigerian Catholic Community Monday, August 12 ~ Saint Jane Frances de Chantal DeuteronomyMonday, August 10: 12-22; 12 ~ MatthewSaint Jane 17: Frances 22-27 de Chantal Reverend Michael J. Kelly Deuteronomy 10: 12-22; Matthew 17: 22-27 Pontifical College Josephinum 7:30 a.m. The Intentions of Mary Habak
7:3012:05 a.m. p.m. The IntentionsThe Soul of HenryMary Habak Slaterback Reverend Mr. James Gorski 12:05 p.m. The Soul of Henry Slaterback Permanent Deacon; [email protected]
Tuesday,Tuesday, August August 13 13 ~ Saints~ Saints Pontian Pontian and and Hippolytus Hippolytus Reverend Mr. Thomas Johnston DeuteronomyDeuteronomy 31: 31: 1-8; 1-8; Matthew Matthew 18: 18: 1-5, 1-5, 10, 10, 12-14 12-14 Permanent Deacon (Retired); [email protected] 7:307:30 a.m. a.m. The IntentionsThe Intentions of Kelly of KellyCooley Cooley
STAFF Confessions:Confessions: 10:45 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. a.m. 12:0512:05 p.m. p.m. The The Soul Soul of Elaine of Elaine Bonacci Bonacci Mr. Michael Agriesti Business Manager; [email protected] Wednesday,Wednesday, August August 14 14 ~ Saint~ Saint Maximilian Maximilian Kolbe Kolbe Ms. Carol Stollenwerk DeuteronomyDeuteronomy 34: 34: 1-12; 1-12 Matthew; Matthew 18: 18: 15-20 15-20 Administrative Assistant; [email protected] 7:307:30 a.m. a.m. The IntentionsThe Intentions of Sarah of Sarah Stollenwerk Stollenwerk Ms. Bobbie Meyers 12:05 p.m. Msgr. David Sorohan 12:05 p.m. Msgr. David Sorohan PT Administrative Assistant; [email protected] VIGIL OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Mr. Jake Neal VIGIL5:15 OFp.m. THE The ASSUMPTION Priests of the DioceseOF THE ofBLESSED Columbus VIRGIN MARY Director of RCIA and Religious Education; Holy5:15 Hour p.m. and ConfessionsThe Priests offollow the DioceseMass; Benediction of Columbus at 6:40 p.m. [email protected]
HolyThursday, Hour and August Confessions 15 follow Mass; Benediction at 6:40 p.m. Dr. Richard K. Fitzgerald THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Director of Music; Thursday, August 15 Rev 11: 19a; 12: 1-6a, 10ab; 1 Cor 15: 20-27; Luke 1: 39-56 [email protected] THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 7:30 a.m. John E. Prunte Rev 11: 19a; 12: 1-6a, 10ab; 1 Cor 15: 20-27; Luke 1: 39-56 Ms. Nicole Simental Holy Hour, Confessions and Benediction: 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Principal Organist and Assistant Director of Music 127:05:30 p.m. a.m. The JohnSoul ofE. JosephinePrunte DiFilippo Ms. Sarah Wilson Holy5:15 Hour, p.m. Confessions The Priests, and staff Benediction: and seminarians 10:45 of a.m.-11:45 the a.m. Wedding Coordinator; [email protected] 12:05 p.m. Pontifical The SoulCollege of Josephine Josephinum DiFilippo Mr. Phil Renico 5:15 p.m. The Priests, staff and seminarians of the Maintenance Friday, August 16 ~ Saint Stephen of Hungary Pontifical College Josephinum Mr. Devan Kline Joshua 24: 1-13; Matthew 19: 3-12 Maintenance Friday,7:30 a.m. August Steven 16 ~ Nicholas Saint Stephen Prunte of Hungary Joshua12:05 24:p.m. 1-13; For theMatthew needs 19: of Saint3-12 Joseph Cathedral
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NEW PARISHIONER REGISTRATION Welcome to Saint Joseph Cathedral, the Mother Church of the Diocese of Columbus! We are glad that you are here and invite you to become part of our parish family to be nourished by both Word and Sacrament, and also to become involved in one or more of our parish ministries. To become a registered member you can pick up a form by the main entrance of our historic church, stop by the Sacristy after Mass, visit our web site, or contact us through the parish office. Welcome! THE SACRAMENTS Baptism, Reconciliation/Confession, First Communion, Confirmation, Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders. Please read the information provided in this bulletin about all seven Sacraments available at Saint Joseph Cathedral, including contact information, necessary preparations, and scheduling.
OUTREACH TO HELPING THE HOMELESS AND NEEDY IN DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS Twice-Daily Food Distribution at Saint Joseph Cathedral ~ (614) 224-1295 Saint Lawrence Haven, on the grounds of Holy Cross Church ~ Heather Swiger at [email protected] Joint Office for Inner-city Needs (J.O.I.N.) ~ (614) 241-2530
SAINT JOSEPH CATHEDRAL MUSIC Cathedral Concert Series:
CATHEDRAL CHOIR IS ON SUMMER BREAK UNTIL SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 OFFICES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF THE DIOCESE OF COLUMBUS For Diocesan offices, please call (614) 228-2457 during regular business hours, or visit www.columbuscatholic.org.
Sunday, August 11 ~ Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time • a.m. C in iry sessions in the ndercroft DON’T FORGET • 11:30 a.m. – RCIA inquiry sessions in the Undercroft DON’TTOOLS FORGET FOR o events or meetings sched led Monday, August 12 No events or meetings scheduled CATHOLICTOOLS SCHOOLS FOR o events or meetings sched led CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Tuesday, August 13 No o events events or or meetings meetings scheduled sched led SUPPLY – DRIVE
Wednesday, o events or August meetings 14 sched led AUGUST 4TH – AUGUST 11TH ●NOTEBOOK PAPER No events or meetings scheduled SUGGESTED ITEMS: o events or meetings sched led ●MARKERS Thursday, August 15 • NOTEBOOK PAPER ●BLACK, BLUE, RED PE No o events events or or meetings meetings scheduled sched led • MARKERS ●3 OR 5 SUBJECT NOTE • BLACK, BLUE, RED PENS Friday, August 16 ●GLUE No events or meetings scheduled • 3 OR 5 SUBJECT NOTEBOOKS THANK YOU! Saturday, August 17 • GLUE No events or meetings scheduled THANK YOU!
2 Daily Server/Lector 7:30 a.m. 12:05 p.m. Wednesday 5:15 p.m. for the week of August 12 Steve Hoying Mark Huddy Tom Gjostein
THIS SUNDAY’S MINISTRY SCHEDULE NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ AUGUST 10 & 11 Vigil Mass 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 5:15 p.m. MC Ed Hueckel Altar Servers Dave Simmons Steve Peishel Jim Desmond Jessica Buck Brett Adema Bonnie Maupin Bryce Still Lisa Emrich Roger Djagli Aureus Griffith Lisa Dalton Trey Still Sherri Dembinski Christian Haryanto Bill Pickens Lector – One Devan Kline Sharon Merhar Crystal Bensonhaver Lynne Broussard Josie Gonot Lector – Two Mary Beth Gallant Sharon Reichard Mark DelAguaro Juliet Williams Eucharist Cristina Alvarez Helen Leppla Judy Bateman Mike Sartori Josie Gonot Jan Bans Angel Still Al Sorichetti Ruth Baird Clementine Mpyanga Tom Boor Brett Adema Crystal Bensonhaver Christian Haryanto Sharon Reichard Peggy Frank Lead Hospitality Kathleen Tourgeman Carl Merhar Tom Boor Ken Broussard Gordian Igwilo Hospitality/Ushers Cristina Alvarez Helen Leppla Frank Ruddy Laura Battocletti Peggy Frank Trish Kehl Angel Still Judy Bateman David Battocletti Clementine Mpyanga Jan Bans Toni Sartori
NEXT SUNDAY’S MINISTRY SCHEDULE TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ AUGUST 17 & 18 Vigil Mass 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 5:15 p.m. MC Jim Desmond Altar Servers Dave Simmons Bryce Still Tom Boor Jessica Buck Brett Adema Bonnie Maupin Trey Still Lisa Emrich April Griffith Taylor Aureus Griffith Lisa Dalton Dan Jurgens Christian Haryanto Bill Pickens Nicholas Chmielewski Lector – One Devan Kline Mary Beth Gallant Tom Gall Mark DelAguaro Peggy Frank Lector – Two JP Pacis Sharon Merhar Sharon Reichard Al Sorichetti Juliet Williams Eucharist Cristina Alvarez Helen Leppla Crystal Bensonhaver Florence Bannerman Peggy Frank Michele Kenefick Jan Bans Evelina Horner Bobbie Meyers Ed Hueckel Steve Horner Josie Gonot Peggy Halley Clementine Mpyanga Judy Bateman Michael Elton Tom Gall Bill Pickens Sharon Reichard Lead Hospitality Kathleen Tourgeman Carl Merhar Crystal Bensonhaver Ken Broussard Joe Mann Hospitality/Ushers Trish Kehl Jan Bans Frank Ruddy Lynne Broussard Ed Hueckel Michele Kenefick Helen Leppla Pam Jurgens Ruth Baird Jamie Kenefick Angel Still
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Lector – One Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Lector – Two As I begin my term as rector of St. Joseph Cathedral, I would like to introduce myself to you. I come from Columbus and grew up on the East side, raised Catholic and attended St. Philip the Apostle parish and grade school. I went to St. Charles Preparatory school and Xavier University, graduating in 1990. I worked as a paralegal for a number of years at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease before entering the seminary in 1999 at the Pontifical College Josephinum. I was ordained in 2004, along with Fr. Lumpe and four other classmates. My priestly assignments include parochial vicar at St. Nicholas in Zanesville and pastor of Ss. Simon and Jude in West Jefferson, as well as Administrator of St John the Baptist and Sacred Heart parishes in Columbus. From 2013 to 2016, I attended The Catholic University Eucharist of America in Washington, DC studying for a licentiate in canon law. Since 2016, I have worked in the Tribunal of Lead Hospitality the Diocese of Columbus. I currently serve there as a judge and the judicial vicar. Hospitality / Many of you know already know me because I have been in residence at St. Joseph Cathedral since July of 2016 Ushers and have said many Masses here, although mostly during my first year in residence. For the past two years, I have served as the Administrator of the parishes of St. John the Baptist and Sacred Heart in nearby Italian village. Both of these parishes and the Cathedral parish have given me a good experience of the make-up of downtown parishes with their long histories in the diocese of Columbus. Like you, I have also been impressed about the changing population of the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. I can remember during my days as a paralegal in the 1990s that nothing much happened downtown after 5:00 p.m. and on the weekends. That has changed as you know. Parking lots have been replaced by rising apartment complexes and condominiums. There is now a plethora of restaurants and other places of entertainment in the downtown area drawing young and old to the area. It is, of course, our responsibility to minister to those who live and come to the downtown. With this in mind, we, as a parish, must continue to bring Christ to those who come into our midst and spread the Gospel. I want to thank Fr. Lumpe, my predecessor, for providing a very good foundation on which to build and the wonderful staff at the Cathedral. This is very comforting and reassuring. I also want to thank Bishop Brennan for placing his confidence in me by this appointment.
The second of this Sunday’s readings comes from the Letter to the Hebrews. It speaks of the virtue of faith and gives the example of Abraham as a model of faith in the promises of God. Abraham and Sarah, as we know, hoped for a child to pass on their faith in the one true God. God promised Abraham descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sands on the seashore. These descendants would be a sign to Abraham of rightness of his faith in God and a promise of immortality. If God could raise up such a great number of descendants then Abraham indeed could trust his very life to God, even in death. As Hebrews says, Abraham would not receive the fullness of this promise but trusted from afar that it would come true. We also must have such a faith as Abraham. By faith, we know the fulfillment of the promise to Abraham, that is salvation from death and sin and an eternal life of joy with God through Jesus Christ. This has been promised and been gained by a great throng of people greater than we can imagine. Our faith is no insignificant gift or unimaginable prize. It is real and we need to cling to it each day of our life. This is especially the case today when we see such terrible acts of evil like last weekend in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton. Such events can either cause one to jettison their life of faith or cling to it more strongly. We as people of faith must do the latter. We have to witness to a life of hope in the future, here on this earth and for the next world, because such acts of evil are devoid of any hope in the future. May this faith strengthen our resolve to be Christ-like to others, our family and friends and everyone that comes into our midst.
Fr. Kitsmiller
Of Further note… This Thursday, August 15th is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a Holy Day of Obligation for all Catholics to attend Mass. Please see our bulletin for our Mass schedule for the vigil Mass on August 14th and the Masses on August 15th.
Please continue to keep in your prayers the victims of the shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton. Pray for those who died and wounded and their families. Let us also pray for an end of gun violence in our country and for wisdom for our representatives in government who must address this issue. 4 + A LIFE IN CHRIST THROUGH THE SACRAMENTS AT SAINT JOSEPH CATHEDRAL +
“Every encounter with Christ, who in the Sacraments gives us salvation, invites us to ‘go’ and communicate to others the salvation that we have een a le to see, to touch, to encounter and to receive, and which is truly credi le ecause it is love n this way, the Sacraments spur us to e missionaries, and to carry the Gospel into every setting…” ~POPE FRANCIS, NOVEMBER 6, 2013
Sacrament of Baptism Congratulations on the planned baptism of your child! Saint Joseph Cathedral welcomes her families to celebrate with great faith and joy the baptism of their children and are pleased to be the Church where this first Sacrament will be celebrated. The Sacrament of Baptism is administered immediately following the 12:30 p.m. Mass.
If this is your first child, both parents must participate in our Baptism Workshop prior to the Baptism of your child. The Workshop is also recommended for any godparent who has not previously taken a baptism workshop. Please register in advance (no walk-ins) for the workshop and also to schedule the baptism of your child by calling Carol at (614) 224-1295, or via e-mail at [email protected].
Selecting a godparent or sponsor: The duties of godparents are more than ceremonial. The principal responsibility of a godparent is to give witness to the Catholic faith by his or her words and actions, thus parents need to find practicing Catholics to faithfully serve in the role as godparents.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Why should we confess our sins? The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a sacrament of healing and a sacrament of conversion, returning us to the Father after our sin. We are to confess serious sins at least once a year; those aware of committing a mortal sin must receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation before receiving Holy Communion.
The Church also encourages us to go to confession more frequently, in order that we might deepen our relationship with God, grow in humility and virtue, and help us to avoid future sin. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, No. 1458) Please refer to the bulletin for the availability and locations of this grace-filled Sacrament.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation schedule is located on the inside front of this bulletin.
Sacrament of Matrimony Congratulations on your engagement! Your decision to enter into the relationship of married life is a sign of love, hope and strength for the entire community. We support you in your commitment for a faithful and lifelong Christian marriage. Couples wishing to marry at Saint Joseph Cathedral may request setting a date to be married ensuring that the following are completed: • Couple contacts the Parish Office and schedules a meeting with one of the clergy of the Cathedral; • Couple meets with the clergy, completes an initial interview, and explore the couple’s freedom to marry; • Clergy discusses any obstacles that may exist before the couple is free to marry and confirms a date; • Couple agrees to comply fully with the established Marriage guidelines at Saint Joseph Cathedral. For initial marriage inquiries, the couple needs to contact Sarah Wilson at [email protected].
The Eucharist ~ First Holy Communion The Eucharist is the most special sacrament, in which the Body and Blood of Christ Himself is contained, offered and received, and by which the Church constantly lives and grows. Adults receiving the Eucharist for the first time generally takes place at the Easter Vigil Mass. Preparation for children is made through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program, for adults preparation is through the RCIA program. For information about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (PSR Program) or for Adult Catechesis (RCIA) please contact Jake Neal at [email protected]
Sacrament of Confirmation Confirmation is one of the sacraments of initiation, along with Baptism and Eucharist. Preparation for children is made through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program, for adults preparation is through the RCIA program. For information about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (PSR Program) or about Catechesis for Adults (RCIA) please contact Jake Neal at [email protected]
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick; Pastoral Care of the Sick The priests will administer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick to any Catholic who is facing serious illness, is preparing for surgery, is elderly, is chronically ill, or who is nearing death, by calling the parish offices. In addition to Anointing, those desiring to receive the Eucharist at home, at a hospital or nursing facility can contact Deacon Thom Johnston at (614) 267-1903 or [email protected]. For emergency sacramental anointing, please contact the Cathedral by calling (614) 224-1295; never send an e-mail requesting emergency sacraments.
Sacrament of Holy Orders ~ Religious and Consecrated Life Please contact Fr. Paul Noble, Director of Vocations, at (614) 221-5565, or [email protected].
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RCIA inquiry sessions will take place on Sunday, August 11 Sunday, August 18 Sunday, August 25 in the Undercroft immediately following the 10:30 a.m. Mass.
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Different Kinds of Scapulars by Fr. William Saunders
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This article is made available courtesy of the Catholic Education Resource Center.
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Mary’s Faith and Her Assumption are Lessons for Us Solemnity, ssumption o the lessed irgin ary ugust by Bishop Basil Meeking
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Bishop Basil Meeking is the retired bishop of Christchurch, New Zealand. This article is made available courtesy of the Catholic Exchange web site.
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10 C a t e c h e s I s f r o m t h e c a t h e d r a l Come and join Father Adam Streitenberger on a tour of the Catechism of the Catholic Church Sunday evenings September through December. Father Adam will explain the first part of the Catechism. Sessions begin September 8, 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. at Saint Joseph Cathedral. Questions? For more information please call (614) 224-1295.
DATE TOPIC / TITLE September 8 How do we know anything about God? September 15 What is Scripture and Tradition? September 22 What is Faith? September 29 What is Trinity? October 6 Why is the world imperfect? October 13 What does it mean to be human? October 20 Who is Jesus Christ? October 27 Why did Christ die? November 3 What is the resurrection? November 24 Who is the Holy Spirit? December 1 What is the Church? December 8 Who are Mary and the Saints? December 15 What happens when I die?
11 Thank You! Our recent assistance drive to help provide new shoes and socks on the feet of needy children served by the Saint Vincent Family Center yielded 150 pairs of shoes and 1,200 pairs of socks! Several parishes and other organizations learned what we were doing and joined in as well, with hundreds more new shoes and thousands more pairs of new socks!
THANK YOU Trish Kehl and Michael Elton for coordinating this effort, and to all for caring for children in need!!!
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A "Men must amend their lives, and ask pardon for their sins. . . . They must no longer offend Our Lord, Who is already so much offended." "The part of the last apparition which has remained most deeply imprinted on my heart is the prayer of our heavenly Mother begging us not to offend any more Almighty God, Who is already so much offended."
"If men only knew what eternity is, how they would make all possible efforts to amend their lives . . . mortification and sacrifice give great pleasure to Our Divine Lord."
"pray much and make sacrifices for sinners, for many souls go to hell because there is no one to make sacrifices for them." "The good Lord is allowing Himself to be appeased . . . but He Himself complains most bitterly and sorrowfully about the small number of souls in His grace who are willing to renounce whatever the observance of His laws requires of them."
"Many persons," "feeling that the word penance implies great austerities, and not feeling that they have the strength for great sacrifices, become discouraged and continue a life of lukewarmness and sin." "The sacrifice required of every person is the fulfillment of his duties in life and the observance of My law. This is the penance that I now seek and require."
"required of every person,"
"Offer up everything in your power as a sacrifice to the Lord in reparation for the sins by which He is offended, and in supplication for the conversion of sinners . . . More than all else, accept and bear with resignation the sufferings that God may send you."
A "The Lady of the Rosary." "You must recite the Rosary every day in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary to obtain peace for the world and the end of the war for only she can obtain this."
"My impression is that the Rosary is of greatest value not only according to the words of Our Lady at Fatima, but according to the effects of the Rosary one sees throughout history. My impression is that Our Lady wanted to give ordinary people, who might not know how to pray, this simple method of getting closer to God."
"a simple method of getting closer to God."
13 "Without this (contemplation) the Rosary is a body without a soul, and its recitation is in danger of becoming a mechanical repetition of formulas." "Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her Heart." "The Lady of the Rosary," H MMA ULA H A F MA "The Hearts of Jesus and Mary have designs of mercy for you," "Offer unceasingly to the Most High prayer and sacrifices." "Jesus wishes to establish throughout the world devotion to my Immaculate Heart." "In a short time now I am going to heaven. You are to stay here and say that God wishes to establish in the world the devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. . . . Tell everybody that God grants graces through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and that they must ask them from her. Tell them that the Heart of Jesus wishes that by His side should be venerated the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Tell them to ask peace through the Immaculate Heart of Mary; God has placed it in her hands. Oh that I could put into the heart of everybody the flame that I feel burning within my breast and which makes me love so much the Heart of Jesus and the Heart of Mary." This information is made available courtesy of the Rosary Center ~ www.rosary-center.org
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“What page, what passage of the inspired books of the Old and New Testaments is not the tr est of g ides for h man life?” ~Saint Benedict, from the Rule of Saint Benedict
“Today the liturgy invites us to contemplate Mary, taken up body and soul into heaven. y a special privilege, she was enriched by divine grace from the moment of her conception, and hrist, who ascended to the right hand of the ather, opened the doors of his kingdom to her, first among human creatures. ow from heaven, where the ueen of the angels and saints is crowned, the Mother of od and of the hurch is close to the hristian people before whom she shines as the “new and immaculate woman (who) mediated for the guilt of the first woman.” ~EXCERPTED FROM A HOMILY GIVEN BY POPE SAINT JOHN PAUL II ON THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY
Monday, August 12 ~ Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious
Holy Gospel: Matthew 17:22-27 As Jesus and his disciples were gathering in Galilee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is to be handed over to men, and they will kill him, and he will be raised on the third day.” And they were overwhelmed with grief. When they came to apernaum, the collectors of the temple tax approached Peter and said, “Does not your teacher pay the temple tax?” “Yes,” he said. When he came into the house, before he had time to speak, Jesus asked him, “What is your opinion, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth take tolls or census tax? From their subjects or from foreigners?” When he said, “From foreigners,” Jesus said to him, “Then the subjects are exempt. But that we may not offend them, go to the sea, drop in a hook, and take the first fish that comes up. Open its mouth and you will find a coin worth twice the temple tax. Give that to them for me and for you.”
Meditation: On three different occasions the Gospels record that Jesus’ prediction that he would endure great suffering through betrayal, rejection, and the punishment of a cruel death. The Jews resorted to stoning and the omans to crucifixion – the most painful and humiliating death they could devise for criminals they wanted to eliminate. o wonder the apostles were greatly distressed at such a prediction f Jesus their Master were put to death, then they would likely receive the same treatment by their enemies. Jesus called himself the “Son of Man” because this was a common Jewish title for the “Messiah.” So why must the Messiah be rejected and killed? Did not God promise that his Anointed One would deliver his people from their oppression and establish a kingdom of peace and justice? The prophet saiah had foretold that it was God's will that the Suffering Servant make atonement for sins through his suffering and death. Jesus paid the price for our redemption with his blood. Slavery to sin is to want the wrong things those include anything against the ten commandments, and anything contrary to the truths of sacred scripture and to be in bondage to destructive desires. The ransom Jesus paid sets us free from the worst tyranny possible – the tyranny of sin and the fear of death. Jesus' victory did not end with death but triumphed over the tomb. Jesus defeated the powers of death through his resurrection.
Prayer: O God, who made Saint Jane Frances de hantal radiant with outstanding merits in different walks of life, grant us, through her intercession, that walking faithfully in our vocation, we may constantly be examples of shining light. Through our ord Jesus hrist, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the oly Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Contemplation: o one is overly fond of paying taxes, especially when one thinks they might be unreasonable or unjust. And yet taxes provide much in the way of necessary services. Jesus and his disciples were confronted by tax collectors on the issue of tax evasion. When uestioned about paying the temple tax, Jesus replied to his disciples: We must pay so as not to cause bad example. n fact, we must go beyond our duty in order that we may show others what they ought to do. The scriptural expression to “give no offense” doesn't refer to insult or annoyance; rather it means to put no stumbling block in the way of another that would cause them to trip or fall. Jesus would not allow himself anything which might possibly be a bad example to someone else. Do you evade unpleasant responsibilities or obligations?
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Tuesday, August 13 ~ Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time Saints Pontian, Pope and Martyr and Hippolytus, Priest and Martyr
Holy Gospel: Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 The disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven?” He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven. Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven. And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me. See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly ather. What is your opinion? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety nine in the hills and go in search of the stray? And if he finds it, amen, I say to you, he re oices more over it than over the ninety nine that did not stray. In ust the same way, it is not the will of your heavenly ather that one of these little ones be lost.”
Meditation: o you find yourself somewhat surprised to see the disciples discussing with Jesus who is the greatest? Have each of us not done the same thing at some point in our lives? The appetite for glory and greatness seems to be inbred in us on one level or another. ven the salms speak about the glory od has destined for us: “you have made them little less than a god, crowned them with glory and honor.” ref. salm : . Jesus made a dramatic gesture by placing a child ne t to himself to show his disciples who really is the greatest in the kingdom of od. What can a little child possibly teach us about greatness? Children in the ancient world had no rights, position, or privileges of their own. They were socially at the “bottom of the rung” and at the service of their parents, much like the household staff and domestic servants. What is the significance of Jesus gesture? Jesus elevated a little child in the presence of his disciples by placing the child in a privileged position of honor at his right side.
Prayer: ay the precious long suffering of the ust, ord, we pray, bring us a great increase of love for you and always prompt in our hearts constancy in the holy faith. Through our ord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one od, for ever and ever. Amen.
Contemplation: So, then, who is the greatest in od s kingdom? The one who is humble of heart, who instead of asserting their rights willingly, empties themselves of pride and self seeking glory by taking the lowly position of a servant or child – and they do so by imitating Christ, who humbled himself to share in our humanity. Remember the words of Saint Benedict: “The first step of humility is unhesitating obedience, which comes naturally to those who cherish Christ above all.”
Wednesday, August 14 ~ Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe, Priest and Martyr
Holy Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20 Jesus said to his disciples: “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won over your brother. If he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, so that every fact may be established on the testimony of two or three witnesses. If he refuses to listen to them, tell the Church. If he refuses to listen even to the Church, then treat him as you would a entile or a ta collector. Amen, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again, amen, I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly ather. or where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
Meditation: We’ve all been wronged by someone. When we are in that situation, Jesus says the first step is to speak directly but privately to the individual who has done the harm. ne of the worst things we can do is brood over our grievance. This can poison the mind and heart and, thus “spin us up” and make it more difficult to go directly to the person who caused the damage. If we truly want to settle a difference with someone, we need to do it face to face. If this fails in its purpose, then the second step is to bring another person or persons, someone who is wise and gracious rather than someone who is hot tempered or udgmental. The goal is not so much to put the offender on trial, but to persuade the offender to see the wrong and to be reconciled.
Prayer: od, who filled the riest and artyr Saint a imilian Kolbe with a burning love for the Immaculate irgin ary and with eal for souls and love of neighbor, graciously grant, through his intercession, that striving for your glory by eagerly serving others, we may be conformed, even until death, to your Son. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one od, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Contemplation: Saint Augustine had this to say about today’s Gospel: “If someone has done you injury and you have suffered, what should be done? You have heard the answer already in today’s scripture: ‘If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone.’ If you fail to do so, you are worse than he is. He has done someone harm, and by doing harm he has stricken himself with a grievous wound. Will you then completely disregard your brother’s wound? Will you simply watch him stumble and fall down? Will you disregard his predicament? If so, you are worse in your silence than he in his abuse. Therefore, when any one sins against us, let us take great care, but not merely for ourselves. or it is a glorious thing to forget in uries. Just set aside your own in ury, but do not neglect your brother’s wound.” So what’s holding you back from doing as Christ instructed? Not human pride!
Thursday, August 15 ~ Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary oly ay of bligation
Holy Gospel: Luke 1:39-56 ary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and li abeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my ord should come to me? or at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for oy. Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit re oices in od my Savior for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. rom this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me and holy is his ame. He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation. He has shown the strength of his arm, and has scattered the proud in their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has come to the help of his servant Israel for he has remembered his promise of mercy, the promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children forever.” Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home.
Meditation: What enabled ary to grow in faith and to persevere in hope in the face of obstacles and trials? The ospel of uke reveals the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in ary s life. When li abeth and ary greeted one another they were filled with the Holy Spirit and with a oyful anticipation of the fulfillment of od s promise to give a Savior. John the Baptist, even before the birth of the essiah, pointed to his coming and leapt for oy in the womb of his mother as the Holy Spirit revealed to him the presence of the King to be born. The Holy Spirit is od s gift to us to enable us to know and e perience the indwelling presence of od and the power of his kingdom. The Holy Spirit is the way in which od reigns within each of us. ary accepted her mission with uncompromising faith and obedience. She acted with unwavering trust and faith because she believed that od would fulfill the word he had spoken. Her great hymn of praise echoes the song of Hannah see Samuel : and proclaims the favor of the ord: od e alts the lowly and he fills the hungry. The Holy Spirit is ever ready to renew your faith and hope in od s promises and to make you strong in love for od and your neighbor. o you live in the oy and confidence of od s indwelling presence with you through his Holy Spirit?
Prayer: Almighty ever living od, who assumed the Immaculate irgin ary, the other of your Son, body and soul into heavenly glory, grant we pray, that, always attentive to the things that are above, we may merit to be sharers of her glory. Through our ord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one od, for ever and ever. Amen.
Contemplation: How strong is your hope in the promises of od? ary is a model of faith and hope for us. And she is among the first fruits of all those who belong to Jesus and who share in his triumph Corinthians : . There is a venerable tradition dating back to the early church which marks ary s "falling asleep" (the “Feast of Dormition” in many Eastern churches) and her heavenly birthday when she was received into heaven. Her reception into heaven is seen as a sign to all believing Christians of the promise Jesus made that we too would be received into paradise. At the last supper Jesus told his disciples that he would prepare a place for them in his ather s house. And when I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also John : .
17 Friday, August 16 ~ Nineteen Week in Ordinary Time Saint Stephen of Hungary Holy Gospel: Matthew 19:3-12 Some harisees approached Jesus, and tested him, saying, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any cause whatever?” He said in reply, “Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator made them male and female and said, For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, man must not separate.” They said to him, “Then why did Moses command that the man give the woman a bill of divorce and dismiss her?” He said to them, “Because of the hardness of your hearts Moses allowed you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so. I say to you, whoever divorces his wife (unless the marriage is unlawful) and marries another commits adultery.” His disciples said to him, “If that is the case of a man with his wife, it is better not to marry.” He answered, “Not all can accept this word, but only those to whom that is granted. Some are incapable of marriage because they were born so; some, because they were made so by others; some, because they have renounced marriage for the sake of the ingdom of heaven. Whoever can accept this ought to accept it.” Meditation: What is God s intention for our state in life, whether married or single? esus deals with the issue of divorce by taking his hearers back to the beginning of creation and to God s plan for the human race. In Genesis : we see God s intention and ideal that two people who marry should become so indissolubly one that they are one flesh. hat ideal is found in the unbreakable union of Adam and Eve. hey were created for each other and for no one else. hey are the pattern and symbol for all who were to come. esus e plains that Moses permitted divorce as a concession in view of a lost ideal. esus sets the high ideal of the married state before those who are willing to accept his commands. esus likewise sets the high ideal for those who freely renounce marriage for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Prayer: Grant your Church, we pray, almighty God, that she may have Saint Stephen of ungary, who fostered her growth while a king on earth, as her glorious defender in heaven. hrough our Lord esus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the oly Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Contemplation: Both marriage and celibacy are calls from God to live a consecrated life – that is to live as married couples (marriage between one man and one woman) or as singles who belong not to themselves but to God. Despite what we may think, our lives are not our own; they belong to God. e gives the grace and power to those who seek to follow in his way of holiness in their state of life. Do you seek Christ and his grace for your state of life? About Saint Stephen: Saint Stephen was the first Christian king of ungary. e was born in at Gran, the son of rince Geisa, and was baptized in by Saint Adalbert. While courting Gisela, the sister of Emperor Saint enry II, he was promised her hand in marriage provided that he remain firm in the Christian faith and lead the pagan ungarians to Christianity. e kept his word though it cost him dearly. From the hands of ope Sylvester II ( ) he received the royal crown and was solemnly enthroned at Gran on the feast of Mary s Assumption, . Stephen was one of the wisest princes of his time. is royal generosity is shown in the establishment of the archbishopric of Gran and ten ungarian bishoprics, and in his love toward the poor. Because he visited them in their houses and washed their feet, his right hand has remained incorrupt. Great was his zeal in prayer and meditation. From his marriage came a saintly son, the devout Emeric, an angel of purity, who died seven years before his father. By prayer and fasting Stephen sought the conversion of all ungary; rightfully is he called the apostle of his nation. e chose the Mother of God as the patroness of ungary.
Scripture passages (NAB translation) courtesy of the .S. Conference of Catholic Bishops; prayers are from The Roman Missal, Catholic Book ublishing, ; information about saints, solemnities, feasts and memorials courtesy of Catholic Culture. frlumpe:
18 ~ ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR PARISHES ~ Members of our parish community have a wealth of ways to serve and feel a part of the parish family. Committees are formed to educate, enrich our faith, strengthen our parish and support Outreach organizations. We welcome you to join us in the committee(s) of your choice! THE SAINT JOSEPH CATHEDRAL PASTORAL COUNCIL meets monthly at 6:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month; the Council is advisory in capacity to assist Fr. Michael Lumpe, as Rector, with parish issues, planning and coordination. Parishioners are welcome at Council meetings and can contact Council Chairs to address the Council: Ed Hueckel, 614-329-1801, [email protected]. Members include: Ed Hueckel, President; Nico Franano, Vice President; Michael Elton, President Emeritus; Amanda Gillespie, Secretary; Rev. Mr. James Gorski, Rev. Mr. Thomas Johnston, Nick Farmer, Crystal Bensonhaver, Jake Neal, Tom Boor, Kathleen Tourgeman, Lisa Emrich, Rob Riepenhoff and Ruth Baird.
The CATHEDRAL EVENTS COMMITTEE plans social and fund-raising events throughout the year to foster a sense of community within the Cathedral Community. Meetings are scheduled as needed for any particular event. Contact Mandy Gillespie at [email protected] or 614-604-7780.
The INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE supports the Saint Joseph Cathedral web site, and provides advice and support to the Pastoral Council and the Saint Joseph Cathedral parish on technology related topics. Contact Nick Farmer at 614-706-3347 or [email protected].
LITURGICAL MINISTERS: Members of the Cathedral community take part in the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy as Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Hospitality Ministers/Greeters and Altar Servers. Review and training sessions are scheduled routinely with advance notification. Please contact Michael Elton at (614) 405- 7770 or [email protected].
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA): Are you or is someone you know interested in coming into the Catholic faith? RCIA sessions have already begun for this year. For more information about RCIA and the process of becoming a fully-initiated member of the Catholic Church, please contact Mr. Jake Neal at jneal@ saintjosephcathedral.org or (614) 224-1295; or Carol Keene at [email protected] or (614) 657-9528.
PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR) ~ CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD: As parents, you are the primary religious educators of your children. Our catechetical classes are here to support you. It is our goal to partner with you and your family along your faith journey. Saint Joseph Cathedral provides a program using the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd model for students enrolled in Grades Pre-K - Grade 8 who do not attend a Catholic School. The St. Joseph Cathedral PSR program meets on Sunday mornings in the undercroft from 9:00-10:15 a.m. For more information, please contact Mr. Jake Neal at [email protected] or (614) 224-1295.
SAINT VINCENT De PAUL SOCIETY: You can grow spiritually by offering service to those in need. Participate in outreach programs for Saint Joseph Cathedral Back Door Ministry, J.O.I.N. (Joint Organization for Inner-city Needs), and the Jaycee Arms Monthly Lunch Service. For information on how you can help, please contact Renee Shouse at [email protected] or 301-305-9627.
The SOCIAL JUSTICE AND CONCERNS COMMITTEE dedicates its efforts to those who are in need due to hunger and poverty, domestic and family violence, capital punishment, health and bio-ethics issues. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Michael Elton at (614) 405-7770 or [email protected].
The VOCATIONS COMMITTEE prays for vocations of Priests and Religious from our parish, from our Diocese and throughout the world. Through programs, prayer, discussion, and the encouragement of young people, parishioners can make the whole community more “vocation conscious.” The committee meets at 9:00 a.m. on the Third Sunday of the month in the Fulcher Room. Contact Barbara Garick at (614) 877-0168 or [email protected].
YOUNG ADULTS GROUP – (TRIPLE V) - VIA, VERITAS ET VITA: Young adults between the ages of 18 and 40 gather to foster community among fellow parishioners. Meetings are held at least once a month. Contact us via: Facebook – Saint Joseph Cathedral Young Adult Group (http://www.facebook.com/group.phpgid=194497085915) E-mail: [email protected] if you would like to be included in the e-mail distribution list.
The 50+ GROUP provides experienced adults with spiritual, social, educational, and service activities, as well as fellowship in a welcoming environment. The 50+ Group meets on the second Sunday of each month in the Cathedral Undercroft following the 12:30 p.m. Mass. Adults age 50 and up are all welcome! For more information, contact Ruth Baird at [email protected]. UPDATED: April 12, 2019 19 ~ Taking Place in our Parish ~ THE OFFICE OF COMPLINE RETURNS SEPTEMBER 1 at 9:00 p.m. On the first Sunday of the month (September- June), the men of the Cathedral Choir sing the Office of Compline. The Office lasts about 30 minutes and consists of psalms, short passages from scripture, an office hymn, a canticle (Nunc Dimittis), a responsory, collect and additional prayers. In keeping with the earliest practices of the monastic communities, Compline is offered when the work of the day is completed – a time when the quietness of evening settles over the hearts and minds of those who have come together. It is an opportunity for reflection, to offer gratitude for the blessings of the day which has passed, and to anticipate God’s gift of a new day to come. We hope you will join us for this unique spiritual experience. ~ In, Around and Near the Diocese of Columbus ~ Young Catholic Professionals bring together young adults in their 20s and 30s from across the city for speaker events, panel discussions and networking to foster Catholic identity, encourage community and inspire a call to action. Join us on August 21 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. for our Executive Speaker Series featuring Monica Flynn, Executive Director of Mommies Matter. The event will take place at The Jubilee Museum (57 S. Grubb Street, Columbus, 43215). Find us at www.ycpcolumbus.org or on social media to stay up to date on future events! Interested in donating or volunteering with YCP Columbus? Send an email to [email protected]. BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY TO THE JOSEPHINUM 4-MILER! The Friends of the Josephinum invites adults and children of all ages to a 4-mile run/walk at Glacier Ridge Metro Park at 8:00 a.m. on September 21. Walk/run at your own pace and enjoy a September morning in the park! Strollers are welcome; children in strollers do not need to be registered as participants. This professionally run event is open to the public; free parking is available. Participants receive great takeaways, including wine or jam and bread. Register now to receive a family discount or early registration rate! Register at m3ssports.com (click “events” then “Josephinum 4-Miler”). Proceeds benefit seminarians of the Pontifical College Josephinum. Sponsorship opportunities are available; please contact Debbie Coleman at [email protected]. MOUNT CARMEL HOSPICE INVITES YOU TO HOSPICE VOLUNTEERING 101: Use your life-skills and talents to help others! If you are interested in becoming a hospice volunteer whether at the bedside or behind the scenes, please join us for a special panel discussion to find out how you can support those who are at end of life. A group of Mount Carmel Hospice volunteers will discuss their roles and contributions, then answer your questions. The session can help you find the best way to serve your community. Please join us on August 13 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. or on August 20 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Mount Carmel Hospice and Palliative Care Center. Register by calling 234-LIFE (5433). The fall training class is forming now. JOHN STEVENSON TO ADDRESS CATHOLIC MEN’S LUNCHEON CLUB on Friday, September 6. We’re back from summer break with a powerful fall lineup of speakers. Bishop Brennan will speak at the October meeting. The September Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club will feature John Stevenson from St. Paul’s Outreach, a Catholic Organization evangelizing on college campuses throughout the Midwest. Join us Friday, September 6 at St. Patrick Church in downtown Columbus for lunch and Mr. Stevenson’s talk entitled “Forming Boys Into Men on Campus.” The September luncheon is sponsored by St. Gabriel Catholic Radio. Listen to St. Gabriel in Central Ohio on AM 820 and Southern Ohio on 88.3 FM (on the web at www.stgabrielradio.com.) Mass begins at 11:45 a.m. followed by lunch at 12:10 p.m. and the talk. Free parking available in the Columbus State Grant Avenue parking lot (25-S) across from St. Patrick. No reservations needed. $10 covers the lunch and meeting. Bring a friend! October’s luncheon will feature Bishop Robert Brennan in his first talk to the CMLC. SAVE THE DATE, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4! For more information, visit www.catholicmensministry.com/ cmlc or contact Craig Heppner, CMLC President, at [email protected]. BETHESDA (POST ABORTION) HEALING MINISTRY: God’s infinite mercy is present in our lives. It is bigger than our understanding, enduring forever. All we have to do is ask and He will forgive us. Bethesda is a confidential, safe place providing support, prayer, reconciliation and spiritual renewal for anyone wounded by the tragedy of abortion. Come to Bethesda Healing Ministry and let us support you in seeking the Sacrament of forgiveness and healing. We gather twice a month to share, heal and grow. “We’ve been there. We understand. We invite you to join us.” Bethesda Healing Ministry confidential lines are available to you. Call us at 614-309-2651 or 614-309-0157 or visit our website at www.bethesdahealing.org THE BASILICA & NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION, Carey, Ohio, invites you to come and pray during the Novena of Our Lady, August 6-14 at 8:00 p.m. (Sunday 2:30 p.m.). Fr. Steven McMichael will be the Novena preacher. Join us on this journey of faith, hope and healing. For more information, call 419-396-7107 or look us at www.olcshrine.com. Marian Dinner: September 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Bryce Eck Center, St. Andrew Church, 3880 Reed Road, Columbus 43220. Hosted by The Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Columbus. Representatives from Religious orders will be available to share information. An evening of prayer, friendship, learning, and discerning about vocations for 20 women. 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LOW-GLUTEN* L LU HOSTS H are available are a ailable at the 10:30 at a.m.the and 5:15 p.m.a m Sundayand Masses. p m Worshippers unday Massescan receive low-glutenWorshippers Holy Communion can recei e from low the gl ten center ol aisle from omm nion the Master from of Ceremonies the center (please aisle identify from the yourself aster to ofthe Celebrant). eremonies *contains please less identif than 0.01% o rself gluten to thecontent elebrant & meets * thecontains standard less set than by 0.01%the Holy gluten See &conte U.S.nt Conference & meets of Catholicthe standard Bishops. set by the Holy See and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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ur new web page nline Giving is available for you to ma e regular Sunday ffertory contributions to the athedral parish, in ludin ou BAA ont i utions. This option ma es use of current technology and security standards, and allows you to easily setup recurring contributions. It also enables our parish to ta e advantage of new tools to become more efficient.
nline i in Bene its • e u e and on idential No need to share payment information with the parish office. • i ient Set up direct withdrawals from your • chec ing account • savings account • credit card isa, Master ard, iscover • i ple Start, stop and change your contributions at any time. • on enient No need to write a chec or have cash available. nline Giving is intended to be a convenient tool for you to use, and we strongly support both nline Giving and offertory envelopes for your regular contributions to the athedral parish. nline Giving is the electronic way to participate in the wee ly offertory.
ta t i in online toda . isit our parish website at saint oseph athed al o and clic on the online giving lin . . reate a secure account. . Schedule your recurring Sunday ffertory gifts. . Scroll down the alphabetical listing to Bishop’s Annual Appeal and ma e your recurring gift.
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Matthew Watkins, and Dora Zweydorff . We often speak about how important faith in the Lord is, but we also need to understand that He has a strong element of faith and trust in us as well. It may not seem fair that expectations are connected to the gifts we have received, but that is in fact reality. A popular stewardship saying is “not equal giving but equal sacrifi ce.” That goes hand in hand with what the Lord is trying to teach us in the Parable of the Faithful Servant in today’s Gospel. First, of course, we must recognize our gifts and that we are gifted. Then God’s expectations of us are tied to how we use our gifts. If we receive more, we need to share more and give more of our time, our talent, and our treasure. Also in the Gospel of Luke in an earlier chapter we learn from the Lord what the rewards are for using God’s plentiful gifts as good stewards. Jesus says in Luke 6:38 “Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overfl owing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.” Your contribution supports the work and operations of Saint Joseph Cathedral, our music and education programs, and all other aspects of our community outreach. Please be generous in your support of these important endeavors. In addition to making a contribution through the Off ertory basket, you can contribute electronically through your checking account, or through your Visa, MasterCard or Discover account by going online to the Financial Stewardship page on our web site at www. saintjosephcathedral.org, by sending a text message to 614-721-4184, or by scanning the QR code to the left with your smartphone QR Scanner Application.
YOUR OFFERTORY IS A GIFT TO GOD: If your Off ertory is not made electronically, please use your parish Off ertory envelope to thoughtfully, prayerfully choose your gift and present it eagerly to Our Lord. Many times, families will ask for a letter stating that they are registered, participating members of our parishes in order to become a Godparent, Confi rmation Sponsor or simply to enroll in one of our Catholic schools. Using our electronic giving or envelope system makes our job easier and allows us to honestly say, “Yes! This family is registered and actively participating here in our parish!” YOUR OFFERING TO GOD ~ THANK YOU! Off ertory: August 3 and 4, 2019 Envelope $2,291.00 Loose Collection $2,051.00 CHECK OUT OUR NEW, SECURE, EASY ON- Credit Card/EFT $3,952.57 LINE GIVING OPTIONS ON OUR WEB PAGE: Less 6% Diocesan Tax ($ 497.67) WWW.SAINTJOSEPHCATHEDRAL.ORG Total to Parish $7,796.90
Church in Latin America $1,174.00
We all need prayers, we all benefi t from prayers, we pray for each other’s needs. Please remember to place your prayer intentions at these sacred places, via the Internet. Saint John Vianney, Patron Saint of Priests ~ Shrine in Ars, France http://www.arsnet.org/Entrust-your-intentions-to-the-Holy-Cure.html#forum25437 The Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal ~ Paris, France www.chapellenotredamedelamedaillemiraculeuse.com/langues/english/prayer-intentions The Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes ~ Lourdes, France http://en.lourdes-france.org/praying/placing-a-petition-at-the-grotto-of-lourdes The Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima ~ Fatima, Portugal http://www.fatima.pt/en/pages/prayer-requests
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