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August 2, 2020 • 18TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME • Volume 69:37 Inside this issue

Parish bicentennial: The staff and parishioners at Danville St. Luke Church are celebrating the parish’s 200th anniversary. Robert Brennan will preside at a special Mass there on Saturday, Aug. 15, Page 3

Priests assist patients: Several priests in the diocese share their experiences with COVID-19 patients and those who care for them in medical facilities during the pandemic, Page 9

Scholar-athlete winner : Lindsey Bair of Columbus Bishop Ready High School was named the top female scholar-athlete in central Ohio by The Columbus Dispatch, becoming the second member of her family to receive the award, Page 19 COVID-19 PANDEMIC ALTERS seminarians’ SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS Pages 10-11 Catholic Times 2 August 2, 2020 Bishop Robert J. Brennan Official announcement of clergy assignments Let’s give thanks for law enforcement officers, The Diocese of Columbus has re- leased additional clergy assignments first responders who serve our communities for 2020-21. The acts of violence directed at the image and likeness of God. These appointments were effective law enforcement, including the trag- puts it more directly, “You must love July 14 unless otherwise noted. ic death of Police Officer Anthony your neighbor as yourself.” Racism, Dia in Toledo on the Fourth of July, pre-judgment, prejudice, violence and Father Nicholas Droll, from the shooting of Franklin County sher- destruction run counter to this com- Administrator, Our Lady of Sorrows iff’s deputies on July 21, and many mand, and Christ’s teachings must be Church, West Portsmouth; Holy other instances throughout our nation at the very cornerstone of our efforts Trinity Church, Pond Creek; and Our are stark reminders to everyone of the for effective and lasting reforms. Lady of Lourdes Church, Otway, The reality of violence is far too to law studies outside the risks our police officers and first re- diocese. sponders make every day for the pub- prevalent in our community. Some Father Brett Garland, from lic’s safety and well-being. recent local statistics reported by The Parochial Vicar, St. Mary Magda- In the midst of so much hostility Columbus Dispatch sadly demonstrate lene Church, Columbus; St. Agnes and violence these days, it is all the this reality. The city of Columbus saw Church, Columbus; and St. Aloysius more essential for us to consider with 104 homicides in 2019, an average of Church, Columbus, to Parochial Vic- gratitude their courageous and gener- two a week. Of these, 80 percent were ar, St. Mary Church, Delaware and ous service. We cannot understate nor the result of gunshots. More than half pastoral care of the Spanish-speaking ignore the horrific murder of George (58 of the 104) of those killed were community in the Delaware area. Floyd by a police officer in Minne- African American men. More than 70 Confirming the announcement apolis on Memorial Day, nor the baf- percent were between the ages of 18 of the Provincial of the Dominican fling inaction of other officers who ments, as in every level of govern- and 35. Our combined energies to ad- Fathers and Brothers, Father Elias stood by. Neither can we understate ment, media and business. dress, reduce and end all hatred and Henritzy, OP, from service outside or ignore the challenges that all first It is undoubtedly true that racism violence are not only imperative, but the diocese to Chaplain, Mohun responders ace in our communities sadly exists within our society in should be a high priority for all peo- HealthCare Center, Columbus, effec- while working each day to keep us ways both subtle and stark. The kill- ple. tive immediately. safe – every single person. ing of George Floyd openly exposed Equally important on this path is a Confirming the appointment of the In my recent travels, I can honest- these deep wounds to all of us. We genuine and sincere commitment to Superior Delegate of the Society of ly say I have not encountered a sin- must be mindful that these wounds listen to one another. We must contin- the Catholic Apostolate (Pallottines), gle officer who does not condemn in date back generations. Horrible inci- ually strive to understand the wounds Father Andrzej Kozminski, SAC, the strongest terms this violent killing dents, such as George Floyd’s death, and burdens carried by our brothers from service outside the diocese and the great injury this act has done the shootings at the Emanuel Afri- and sisters. It is through this listening to Parochial Vicar, St. Christopher to our communities throughout the can Methodist Episcopal Church in and empathy – with gratitude, respect, Church, Columbus, effective Sept. 1. nation. By far, the vast majority of Charleston, South Carolina, or other and encouragement – that we can be- Father Daniel Millisor, in resi- these men and women, our neighbors innumerable thoughtless, brutal and gin to embrace Christ’s healing power dence, St. Agatha Church, Colum- and relatives, care about their commu- horrific events of the past continue to and not give in to the impulse to tear bus. nities, want to serve with honor and rub these wounds raw. The truth is, as apart all that is good and right in our Father Eduardo Velazquez, respect and are willing each day to Bishop James Griffin said in his 1998 society. MSP, to Administrator, St. Agnes Church, Columbus, continuing as make the ultimate sacrifice to protect letter on racism, only through honesty In these turbulent times, I want to and defend the citizens entrusted to express my deepest appreciation to all administrator, St. Stephen the Martyr with ourselves and only with that hon- Church, Columbus. their care. esty can we see all of the places where law enforcement officers and first re- Every human being and every hu- sponders in the 23 counties that com- Father T. Yokum, to we can grow in terms of our attitudes Pastor, Our Lady of Sorrows Church, man institution is always in need of and awareness. prise the Diocese of Columbus. It is self-examination, reflection and re- my hope that together, we can find the West Portsmouth; Holy Trinity Any reform, however, should nev- Church, Pond Creek; and Our Lady form. This is fundamental to the hu- er place first responders or the com- pathway to seek the common good man condition and the very hallmark and allow it to inspire in us a sincere of Lourdes Church, Otway, con- munities they serve under greater risk tinuing as Pastor, St. Mary Church, of our system of governance. Humbly, for harm. As brothers and sisters in commitment to devote our time and energy to end violence and hatred in Portsmouth; Holy Redeemer Church, I must say that we have seen the need the faith, we are taught that the path Portsmouth; St. Peter in Chains for reform in our Church and we will to authentic reform begins with a pro- all of its ugly forms and, in doing so, Church, Wheelersburg; and St. Mon- always need to be vigilant. So, too, do found respect for the dignity of every to build up the lives of one another ica Church, New Boston. we see this need in our police depart- human person, as we are all created in and of our communities.

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Gay St., Columbus CT photo by Ken Snow with your parish. Postage Paid at Columbus OH 43218. OH 43215. Please allow two to four weeks for change of address. August 2, 2020 Catholic Times 3 Danville St. Luke Church celebrates bicentennial By Tim Puet located in adjacent buildings across Catholic Times Reporter U.S. Route 62 from the church. Both groups were started in the mid-1990s, mainly through the efforts of Father This is a big year for Danville St. Snoke and his colleagues in the min- Luke Church. The parish is celebrat- isterial association. Though separate, ing its 200th anniversary, and the the organizations work together in church building is 125 years old. Pa- many ways. rishioners are disappointed that the Sanctuary provides a central location coronavirus pandemic is preventing for social service programs in eastern them from honoring those events as Knox County, such as home-delivered much as they would like, but the dou- meals (which are continuing during ble milestone is being marked by an the pandemic), immunization clinics, anniversary Mass to be celebrated by the Women, Infants and Children pro- Bishop Robert Brennan on Saturday, gram, legal aid, tax preparation, the Aug. 15. high-school equivalency diploma pro- Distancing restrictions will limit at- gram, and senior citizens and veterans tendance in the church for the Mass to assistance. It is not affiliated with any 72 people, and it will be livestreamed religious organization. to the community center next to the Interchurch Social Services is an parish for the anticipated overflow emergency needs provider offering crowd. It also will be available live services similar to those of the Joint on the parish’s “St. Lukes Church” Organization for Inner-City Needs in Facebook page, where it will remain Danville St. Luke Church has served the The interior of St. Luke Church underwent Columbus. It has a food pantry and available for viewing after the Mass. community and surrounding area since extensive renovation this year for the provides aid for rent and utility bills, “The church would have been filled, 1820. CT photos by Tim Puet church’s 200th anniversary. clothing and medical transport and and there undoubtedly would have prescription assistance. been a dinner afterward at the com- ners Charlie Bratton, Steve Bratton nual raccoon dinner that the Danville St. Luke Church has about 320 fam- munity center, but we’re grateful to and Keith Mickley and cost about Lions Club has sponsored since 1945. ilies, many of whom have been part have the bishop coming and to be able $300,000. The parish’s history of Blubaugh said about 200 raccoons of the parish for multiple generations. to celebrate the anniversary in some strong financial support meant that are hunted and trapped locally for the “We have a lot of tradition and are form this year,” said parish secretary money on hand paid for the remod- dinner, with most of them provided by very proud of our parish,” Blubaugh Sandy Mickley. “We’re hoping to eling, and no separate fund drive was parishioner Leonard Mickley and his said. “We’re ‘old school’ in a lot of continue anniversary activities next necessary. nephew, Brian Payne. Blubaugh said ways yet have always been ready to year and have the dinner then. We’re Sandy Mickley said a portrait of St. this year’s raccoon dinner was the adapt to liturgical changes, most re- also hoping to resume our annual fes- Luke by parishioner Judy Hedge and a parish’s and the community’s last ma- cently to livestreaming.” tival, which we had to cancel in July.” panoramic photograph of the parish’s jor event before the pandemic altered “This is a small town and a small The one-day festival includes a chick- 100th anniversary in 1920 are to be the familiar rhythms of life for people parish, so everyone here knows each en dinner and other traditional activi- installed in the church or the commu- throughout the world. other and it creates a warm atmo- ties such as games, raffles, bingo and nity center after restrictions resulting St. Luke and all other Catholic sphere,” parishioner Janet Fesler said. a basket auction. from the pandemic are eased. churches in Ohio were closed for the “When people come here from oth- A five-month renovation project The center, dedicated in 1969, in- public celebration of Masses from er churches, they often tell me how has made the church building shine cludes space for religious education mid-March to late May. Parishioner warmly they’re welcomed and how as brightly as it did when it opened classes and the parish offices. Parish- Margie Samples said 35 to 40 peo- pleased they are that people will speak in 1895. The work began on Thurs- ioner Bob Blubaugh said it gives the ple have been attending the parish’s to them after Mass.” day, Jan. 2 and was completed during parish an important link to the larger Saturday evening Mass, and 50 to The parish roster has 25 listings the last week of May. Masses were Danville community because its din- 60 have been at the Sunday morning under “Mickley,” 11 under “Durbin,” celebrated in the community center ing hall seats 500 people, making it Mass since the church was reopened. nine under both “Colopy” and “Sapp” during that period. The effects of the the largest meeting space in the com- The parish also participates in the and seven under both “Blubaugh” and pandemic began to be felt in mid- munity and a frequent site for public community’s interfaith group, the “Hawk.” March, but the renovation proceeded events sponsored by civic groups not Association of Danville Area Minis- The Sapp family has been part on schedule. connected with the parish. ters (), which was co-found- of the parish from the beginning. R.A. Long Painting of Granville The Danville Public Library used ed by the church’s longtime pastor, George Sapp Jr. and his wife, Cath- was in charge of the project. The the building in the early stages of the the late Father Richard Snoke. Every erine, the first Catholics in what is church’s interior, statues and a depic- pandemic for a public meeting on the Thursday during Lent, except Holy now Danville, came to Knox County tion of the Last Supper were repaint- situation. In October 2019, it was the Thursday, St. Luke Church hosts a in 1805. The Durbin family followed ed; a new pulpit, new wood floors and site of a regional meeting sponsored noontime prayer service sponsored the Sapps from Maryland not long new Stations of the Cross were in- by the Diocese of Columbus on creat- by ADAM, followed by lunch in the afterward. Danville was named after stalled; a new heating, ventilating and ing a culture of safety in schools and community center, with pastors from George Sapp Jr.’s brother Daniel. The air conditioning system was installed; church buildings. Since Danville High the parish and from Danville churches first St. Luke Church, a log structure, the carpet was taken up; improve- School is across the street from the of other denominations taking turns was built on land donated by George ments were made to the pews and a church, the center is used for testing offering reflections from the Gospel. Sapp Sr. new granite top was put in place on programs for students. The building Also benefiting from the parish’s St. Luke says it is the second-oldest the altar. also has hosted Red Cross bloodmo- community involvement are the Catholic parish in the state, predated The work was overseen by a ren- bile visits, flu shot clinics, wedding Sanctuary Community Action Ser- ovation committee led by parishio- receptions and banquets. vice Center and the Interchurch So- Each February, it is the site of an an- cial Services organization, which are See St. Luke, Page 5 Catholic Times 4 August 2, 2020 ‘Catholic Times’ plans new features, schedule change During the next few months, The Catholic Times within the next month. will be making some changes. editor’s reflections And to reach those who do not subscribe to the Before we go further, however, rest assured that Doug Bean newspaper, especially younger Catholics, we’re the diocesan newspaper is not going away. 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Is it through the me, but occasionally I try too hard and my own in- been sucked into the ugly, scary darkness of despair quiet stillness of a sunrise or flower in bloom? Or ternal noise interferes. Ironic, isn’t it? and desolation. The worst and longest time was ear- is it through nature’s symphony of birds singing, I am so afraid to miss what God might be saying ly in my 15-years-to-life sentence: I had no hope, thunder crashing or a creek gurgling? How about that I’m convinced He repeats the really important couldn’t find God anywhere, and felt like my life through people, pets, Mass, music or books? God stuff. Typically, this happens as I am praying and wasn’t worth squat. Depression swallowed me like speaks to me most clearly in two ways that are on looking out the window at the night sky just before the whale swallowed , but I was in its belly different ends of the spectrum: silence and music. I fall asleep. It may be the second time He has said for five long years. Prayer, an exceptional counselor Silence is a precious gift and I consider myself something, but it’s the first time I can hear Him and and music saved my life. In the decades that have blessed every time I receive it. When God shares I am so grateful for His message in the calm, quiet followed, and by the grace of God, I have won the His time and speaks to me in quiet moments, my stillness. battle of hope more often and share it with others spirit is renewed and I have peace. Here’s the kick- I am reading a book called The Power of Silence every chance I get. er, though: Silence is almost impossible in prison. by Cardinal Robert Sarah. In it, he says, “Silence In 2007, I cofounded a musical trio called MMC: There are people, people everywhere! In the yard, is difficult, but it makes man able to allow himself Mighty Musicians for Christ – or, conveniently rec room, laundry room, bathroom, waiting for the to be led by God.” That’s exactly what I’m aiming enough – Meghan, Michele and Cheryl. Meghan phone, waiting for chow, waiting to talk to staff, for! It is difficult indeed, but I love a good- chal played piano, Cheryl played flute and I sang. They waiting for the day to end. Ninety-five percent of lenge. I really want to hear and be led by Him. To were Protestant, so we performed at their services the time, one person (or two or three or 10 people) know, love and serve God with all my heart, mind as well as at Catholic Mass. We covered current will be in your face, your earshot, or your state-as- and strength is my ultimate goal in this life. Plus, I songs by popular Christian bands and both congre- signed area. That’s just the way it is. Solitude and know the reward for allowing Him to lead me will gations usually ended up singing along. privacy are as elusive as silence. be better than I can imagine in the next life. I was grateful for the chance to share my love of Large dorms of 250 women inmates have a con- Relatively opposite to my love of silence is my Jesus by singing in our little trio. However, I never stant undercurrent of noise and activity. Other hous- love of music. Many years ago, a dear friend who had sung in front of a congregation before and stage ing units have cells for two, four or eight women listened almost exclusively to contemporary Chris- fright almost got the better of me. During Mass, I and are a little less insane. My unit also houses tian music introduced me to it. She said it was what always sang from behind the piano at the back of enough cats and dogs to fill ’s ark, and when kept her from giving up hope, and after I heard a they get riled up, it’s Bark-O-Rama! We love the the chapel. Singing to people’s faces is much more few songs, I had to agree. They were upbeat, inspi- intimidating than singing to the back of their heads! little darlings anyway. rational and just what I needed. Sometimes the “Mission: Impossible” of the day It is so easy to lose hope in prison because pain, is to find quality time alone with God in blissful loneliness, disappointment and guilt can be over- quiet. It’s a good day when I can put a checkmark in See hope, Page 15 August 2, 2020 Catholic Times 5 Barn swallows and Mary leading me to Jesus They swoop down, around, in and out. They seem wonder to themselves if this or that had anything to to come from nowhere, though I know, rationally, finding faith in do with Mary’s upcoming appearance. At the time, that they live in our barn. They are, after all, barn everyday life though, it probably just seemed like a detail that swallows. wasn’t such a big deal. I have never grown tired of seeing swallows per- Sarah Reinhard Though I am a woman of words, filling pages with forming their acrobatics. I first saw them in my Sarah Reinhard is a Catholic wife, mother, and thoughts and notes, processing the world around me younger years, growing up at a Christian summer writer in central Ohio. Get her Catholic take at through a keyboard and communicating with lan- camp. I would mow for hours at the camp as part snoringscholar.com. guage, I appreciate the silence I’ve discovered over of my summer work, and at the right time of day, the years in the early mornings and dusky evenings, at the exact moment the heat seemed to let up ever whether I get my writing time or not? How exactly when the birds and I are keeping company. In it, so slightly and the evening seemed to start, the tree does my highly demanding child suddenly become Mary reaches across the centuries to me, to the pain swallows would appear, plunging through the air in self-entertaining, just when I need him to? Who do I that has been shoved off to the side, to the burden I impossible dives, rushing and zooming to get the think inspired that friend or family member to reach carry inside. bugs that were disturbed by my mowing. out to me just as I was about to lose the last shred In the silence, Mary does something as amazing I’m not sure they noticed me all those years ago, of my sanity? as the barn swallows’ gymnastics: she guides me to zipping from one end of the field to the other on a I feel God’s touch a lot through His mother, Mary. my Father’s arms. I don’t need to hear about how red Yazoo mower, brown from a summer in the sun. Though I roll my eyes at myself, it just seems like great it will be once I’m there. I don’t need assur- They noticed the bugs, though. And I noticed them. too many coincidences appearing at just the right ances that He will make everything better. I know The barn swallows appear at the same brink of moment, too many small things lining up to form a He will take care of me, but I’m not always so great evening, with the same flourish and pizzazz I no- cohesive whole, too many details that just work out at believing it. ticed in their cousins. It’s as though they appear in ways that I couldn’t have planned if I had tried. In the silence of Mary, I feel myself nudged, from thin air, though there are days that I remember It’s a lot like how the barn swallows appear, sud- slightly and yet significantly, closer to where I’m this feeling and I look for them in the dark cool- denly and without any announcement. They chirp supposed to be. It’s there, in her open arms, in the ness of the barn or on the electrical wires stretch- their way through the bugs in my lawn, especially shadow of her Son on the altar, that I realize I am ing across our lawn from the barn. Sometimes I see when we’re mowing, but they don’t sound a trum- capable of more because of Him. It’s then, in the them. Sometimes I don’t. I think they’re there either pet to let us know they’re coming. They perform moment of her embrace, that I perceive that the way. their breathtaking aerial stunts without pausing for more could include things I can’t fathom yet. It’s that way with much in my spiritual life too. admiration, continuing along to the neighboring Just like the swallows in my yard, Mary never Whether I feel God’s presence, He is always beside fields. They finish their work through dusk and go fails to impress me with her abilities. She’s there, me. I’m often surprised, astonished and perplexed back to where they were, presumably the barn. in company I can never hope to equal, and yet she to feel the touch of His hand in what I consider the Mary has a habit of doing that in her various crouches down to be at eye level with me, inviting most mundane details of my life. Why does He care appearances, too. Looking back, I’m sure people me to join her. How can I say no? St. Luke, Continued from Page 3 only by Somerset St. Joseph, found- ulate Conception. all three served by a pastor, a parochial Parish organizations include ed in 1818. Lancaster St. Mary and The parish has nurtured several vicar and a deacon. The Utica church Knights of Columbus Council 910 Junction City St. Patrick parishes also religious vocations. A bicentennial was closed in 2016 because of struc- and the Parish Council of Catholic list 1820 as the year of their founding. history that is being edited lists eight tural issues. Father Mark Hammond Women. The Knights operate their All three trace their beginnings to Do- priests, three brothers and 23 sisters has been pastor of the consortium own hall, where they have conducted minican Father (later Bishop) Edward from St. Luke. since its beginning. Father Daniel weekly Lenten fish fries and monthly Fenwick, OP, Ohio’s first resident Five of the priests were members Olvera, parochial vicar, and Deacon pancake breakfasts and hope to con- Catholic priest. Father Fenwick and of five branches of the Durbin fami- Tim Birie are other members of the tinue to do so once restrictions caused his nephew, Father Nicholas Young, ly – Fathers Carl, Clarence, , pastoral staff. Fathers Hammond and by the pandemic end. The women’s OP, made frequent stops in Danville Clement and Walter Durbin. Six of Olvera take turns celebrating week- group was founded in 1906. Every and nearby Mount Vernon in their the sisters from the parish also were end Masses at St. Luke, with Father woman in the parish is considered missionary travels through Ohio and Durbins. The first priest from the par- Blubaugh also a frequent celebrant on part of it. other states. ish was Father John Brent, the third weekdays and weekends. The parish also sponsors a Giving The second of four St. Luke Church of 20 pastors who have served the “Parishioners at St. Luke have been Tree program during the Christmas buildings, a frame structure, was built parish during the past 200 years. He incredibly supportive of the church season in cooperation with the Dan- in 1838. One year later, the church had was pastor of his home parish for 23 with their prayers, time and money, ville Fire Department. It provides toys its first resident pastor, Father Jean years (1851-74), a tenure exceeded at especially during the bicentennial and food for every needy child in the Baptiste Lamy, who was in Danville St. Luke only by Father Snoke (1987- renovation,” Father Olvera said. “Be- community, usually aiding more than 100 children. from 1839 to 1847 and also served 2012) and Father Clement Teipe cause of their past support, it wasn’t For a number of years, the parish parishes in Mount Vernon, Newark (1912-1950). necessary to conduct a separate capi- also has sponsored a bus trip to the and elsewhere in Ohio. He eventually Priests from St. Luke who are serv- tal campaign to pay for the improve- annual March for Life in Washington, became archbishop of Santa Fe, New ing in the diocese today, both relatives ments, and volunteers performed D.C., that goes beyond the one-night Mexico and the subject of Willa Cath- of the Durbins, are Father James Co- many hours of valuable work. excursions some other diocesan par- er’s classic novel Death Comes for the lopy, pastoral associate at Grove City “We reached out to parish members ishes offer. This year’s trip covered Archbishop. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, with frequent surveys, and they re- three days and two nights and gave A brick church dedicated in 1877 and Father Homer Blubaugh, who is sponded. Because the church always participants a chance to tour historic burned down and was replaced by the retired, lives near his home church has been so well-preserved, the reno- sites in the nation’s capital. current church, also of brick, built in and celebrates Mass there frequently vation was not difficult, especially for Masses at the church are at 5 p.m. the High Victorian Gothic , with when not assisting at other parishes. a 125-year-old building. As a result Saturday, 10 a.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. an ornate altar and stained-glass win- In 2014, St. Luke became part of a of parish members’ desire to retain Tuesday and Wednesday and 8 a.m. dows of Sts. Joseph, Peter, Paul, Pat- consortium of parishes with Mount the beauty of the church, we hope to Thursday. Its website is www.st- rick, Dominic, Aloysius, Elizabeth, Vernon St. Vincent de Paul and the be able to preserve it for another 100 lukedanvilleoh.org and its phone and Mary of the Immac- Church of the Nativity in Utica, with years.” number is (740) 599-6362. Catholic Times 6 August 2, 2020 The next and Vatican II During a short papal flight from Boston to New Christ and the Church. York on Oct. 2, 1979, Father Jan Schotte (later a Recent papal diplomacy has constantly stressed cardinal but then a low-ranking curial official) dis- the catholic difference the importance of “dialogue.” And yes, “Jaw, jaw covered that Cardinal Agostino Casaroli, the Vati- George Weigel is better than war, war,” as Winston Churchill fa- can’s secretary of state, had done some serious ed- George Weigel is the Distinguished Senior Fellow mously said. But Vatican efforts at dialogue that do iting of the speech Pope John Paul II would give at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Wash- not begin from the understanding that authoritarian at the United Nations later that day. Schotte, who ington, D.C. and totalitarian regimes regard “dialogue” as a tac- had helped develop the text, found to his dismay ` tic for maintaining their power are not going to get that Cardinal Casaroli had cut just about everything thuggish regimes. Earlier this month, for example, very far. the Soviet Union and its communist bloc satellites a Sunday Angelus address in which Pope Francis The current Chinese regime, for example, is not might find offensive – such as a robust papal de- would express, in the mildest possible way, con- interested in “dialogue” about or within Hong King; fense of religious freedom and other human rights. cerns about the new national security law in Hong it is interested in crushing the liberties it swore it Schotte took the revised, bowdlerized text to John Kong and its chilling effect on human rights was would honor after the city reverted to Chinese sov- Paul II’s private cabin on Shepherd One and ex- distributed to reporters an hour before the noontime ereignty in 1997. To pretend otherwise makes the plained why he thought Casaroli, the architect of Angelus. Then, shortly before the Pope appeared, situation worse. The same cautionary rubric applies the Vatican’s attempt at a rapprochement with com- reporters were told that the remarks on China and to Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Russia and other munist regimes in the late 1960s and 1970s, was Hong Kong would not be made after all. systemic violators of human rights. wrong to dumb down the speech. It is not difficult to imagine what happened: a dis- In The Next Pope, I underscore that truth-telling John Paul looked over the marked-up text, thought ciple of the late Cardinal Casaroli likely persuaded in Vatican diplomacy is also essential for evangel- a bit, and then took Schotte’s advice. Speaking at the pope to avoid saying anything that could be re- ical reasons. In countries that systematically abuse what the world imagined to be its greatest rostrum, garded as criticism of the Chinese communist re- their people, the Church’s mission to proclaim the he would make a strong, principled defense of hu- gime. Gospel is impaired when those people do not per- man rights. And if tyrannical regimes were upset by In The Next Pope: The Office of Peter and a ceive the Catholic Church as their defender. Thus that, too bad. Church in Mission (recently published by Igna- the next pope, I propose, should mandate a whole- They were indeed upset, and their unease was tius Press), I suggest that the institutional default sale re-evaluation of Vatican diplomacy in the post- palpable to all of us in the General Assembly Hall positions in Vatican diplomacy do not reflect two World War II period, bringing qualified lay experts that day. But embattled Catholics behind the iron lessons taught by the late 20th century: the only into the discussion. That study must include a thor- curtain were reminded that they had a champion in authority the Holy See has in world politics today ough, unblinkered evaluation of the Casaroli lega- Rome who was not going to play world politics by is moral authority; that moral authority is depleted cy, which remains a force in the papal diplomatic the world’s rules. The pope was going to play by when the Church fails to speak the truth to power, service and the curial bureaucracy – despite incon- evangelical rules. especially totalitarian and authoritarian power. trovertible, documented evidence that Cardinal Cardinal Schotte’s recollections of that incident, The truth can be spoken prudently and in charity; Casaroli’s approach to communist powers failed, which he recounted to me in 1997, have taken on but it must be spoken. If the truth is not spoken, the and in fact made matters worse. a new salience, for Vatican diplomacy seems to Vatican tacitly confesses its weakness and is always The Holy See’s moral authority and the Church’s be reverting to a Casaroli-style accommodation of playing defense on a field defined by the enemies of evangelical mission are at stake. Motherhood takes time that’s never wasted I have been doing much pondering lately. Ponder of consistently remaining in conversation with the is one of my favorite words, as the Blessed Mother all that we have Lord. We can spontaneously call on Him for extra Mary pondered a lot within her as her MaryBeth Eberhard graces to fill the gaps when we fall short, which for child, Our Lord, was growing into an adult. me happens frequently. I say “No” to certain activi- MaryBeth Eberhard writes about marriage, life ex- I’m so grateful to be writing and having this out- periences of a large family and special needs. She ties or opportunities so I can say “Yes” to others that let to share my experiences as a wife, mother and attends Sunbury St. John Neumann Church. fit our family dynamic, and in doing so our family teacher. This outlet fills my cup in so many ways. grows closer. However, in this world of always looking for the tucked him in, he mumbled, “Is there any way you Many opportunities will come our way in our next best thing to achieve, it is easy to go astray can bless me tonight?” and then he fell back asleep. lifetime, but none should overshadow our primary from the person God created us to be. I frequently ask my children how I can bless them vocation. I recently attended a meeting where my For me, this is found in the holy and sacred of throughout the day. It might be some colored pencils work was praised and my opinions were affirmed. I being a wife and mother first. Each of us is created from the dollar store, a personal bottle of Gatorade, left feeling so confident! The daily work of building with a unique purpose, our own path. Christ walks some quality time on a walk to discuss the latest a family centered on Christ does not often present alongside us, helping to mold us as we go. No wife teenage drama, or a late-night game of cards. These itself with spoken affirmation. and mother has the same path, yet we are all called small acts, which cost me very little, plant seeds of My teenagers, when told they must pray the ro- to hold nothing back from Jesus in our vocations. trust, love and service, and I have witnessed them sary before going out with friends, are not praising St. Therese of Lisieux is a friend of mine. Her blooming within my family in the form of a teenage my virtue as a mother in that moment. They have, quiet mantra of doing “small things with great son who calls on his way home and asks how he can however come to see it over time as a way to love love” is the underpinning of my vocation as wife pray for me, dishes done while I am at the store, or me better, and I trust this has its own special grace. and mother, for small things done with intense love a daughter who spends her last earned money on a When I seem overwhelmed or they are seeking are seeds planted in the garden of faith formation. A T-shirt she saw me tenderly touch at a shop. to bless me, they often say, “Momma, do you want small sacrifice from me models an intense love for Putting the needs of others before our own wants to pray the ? Can we pray a decade togeth- my children. pays off by building virtue. When my son sought to er?” Time invested in the formation of our marriage Tonight, I moved one of my children from my bed connect with me, even though he was asleep, I knelt and family is never wasted. Let us train our eyes to his. He hadn’t been feeling well and his brother down by him and whispered a short prayer in his and hearts to see and feel the affirmation in a child was using the bedroom, so I gave him a blanket and ear, a prayer filled with affirmation, gratitude and reaching out in conversation to us. How blessed are tucked him into my bed. When it was time for me hope. Then I sat down to write. we to be there in that moment? to sleep, I moved him to the couch at the foot of Being a mother and wife and having commit- my bed. As he sleepily walked to the couch and I ments outside the home requires a sacred balance See motherhood, Page 7 August 2, 2020 Catholic Times 7 Sister ‘privileged’ to serve close to home By Tim Puet was very influential because I saw how happy they Catholic Times Reporter answering god’s call were. My grade and high school teachers all were Sister Margaret Hoffman, OSF Dominican sisters, and I saw their good work, but when I realized I was being called to the religious Answering God’s Call profiles the life of a priest, deacon or Most religious sisters spend their working lives in professed religious sister in the Diocese of Columbus. life, I wanted to go where my aunts were. a multitude of places, usually far from home. “When I graduated from high school, I knew I Sister Margaret Hoffman, OSF, is an exception. wanted to be a sister but wasn’t thinking about en- She has spent nearly 60 years as a member of the ant, especially at this time when so much is chang- tering the convent immediately. I had signed on at Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate, famil- ing, to put in front of students literature that can Mount Carmel Hospital for training in the nursing iarly known as the Joliet Franciscans. For the past have an impact on the way they think and comes school there. But my assistant pastor at St. Thomas 45 of those years, she has lived either in or near the from a multitude of cultures. That’s always been my said, ‘If you know what you’re called to do, why house in Bexley where she grew up. aim.” The literature for her courses is determined don’t you do it?’ and I took his advice,” she said. “It’s a privilege very few sisters have,” Sister by teachers in St. Charles’ English department and “I did my student teaching with first-graders, but Margaret said. “ … I transferred to Columbus in the school administration, so teachers have a strong when it came time for my first full-time position, 1975, remained a teacher and lived close to the fam- input in the curriculum. the academy in Joliet, an all-girls school with 1,000 ily home until 2003, when I was able to move into “Being able to work with young people is what students, needed an English teacher. That’s what the house.” keeps me involved in education. Young people have I was assigned to do and I’ve been doing it ever The house is jointly owned by her five brothers not changed in my 55 years as a teacher, but their since,” Sister Margaret said. and three sisters, six of whom are or were teachers. worlds have changed,” she said. “They give me “Our order, and most others at that time, had a Most live in Columbus; one brother is in New Jer- hope. People often ask if I’m ready to retire, but built-in system for teaching teachers. In the first sey and one in Massachusetts, and those two and I enjoy teaching as much as I ever did and hope to two years, I lived with 50 other sisters and learned their wives stay with Sister Margaret when they vis- continue, as long as I can be an effective teacher.” by watching and listening to them. This developed Sister Margaret attended Columbus St. Thom- camaraderie and what now would be described as a it the rest of the family. Sister Margaret’s paternal sense of mentorship. grandparents lived in a house across the alley from as the Apostle School and is a parishioner of St. “In those days, you had to teach in at least two the homestead. “This was all farmland when they Thomas Church today. She is a 1960 graduate of places in the five years before taking final vows, so came to Bexley in 1904,” four years before the vil- the former St. Mary of the Springs Academy in Co- at least two superiors could evaluate your fitness lage was incorporated, she said. lumbus and went directly from high school into re- for final profession. My class of sisters was the first Sister Margaret, 77, taught English from 1975 to ligious life. She entered the Joliet Franciscan order group from our order to receive college degrees be- 1990 at Columbus Bishop Watterson High School in 1960 and received her habit in 1961, being given fore going out to teach. This was a great advantage and since 1990 has taught the same subject at Co- the name of Sister . (“Mom couldn’t when teaching my first classes of students, who lumbus St. Charles Preparatory School, a mile and believe a layperson and father of four was canon- weren’t much younger than I was. a half from where she lives. She also taught English ized a ,” she said.) She made her first vows in “People sometimes say to me, ‘We need more sis- from 1965 to 1967 at St. Francis Academy in Joliet, 1963 and her final vows in 1968. ters in the schools.’ My response is that those of us Illinois, and from 1967 to 1975 at St. Thomas Aqui- She graduated from the University of St. Francis who are sisters are so proud to have trained, sup- nas High School in Louisville, Ohio, near Canton. in Joliet with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English ported and passed the torch to what now are three “I enjoy teaching English because of the signif- in 1965 and received a Master of Arts degree in En- generations of men and women who are teaching in icance of writing and literature to everyone,” she glish in 1973 from Ohio State University. our Catholic schools and doing so beautifully. said. “The skill of composition is something all “My mother had two sisters – my aunts – who “We do the work that God has given us to do,” she people need, regardless of their age or occupation. were Joliet Franciscans,” Sister Margaret said. said, “and as things have changed, we have changed And literature is transformational. It’s very import- “Having them come home regularly for home visits with them.” Two Franciscan sisters celebrate jubilees Two Columbus natives who are for Sister Rita Schmitz, OSF, will oc- “Living a Franciscan way of life Sociology. She has a Master of Edu- members of the Sisters of St. Fran- cur in September. meant that God has been very gen- cation degree from DePaul University cis of Mary Immaculate, familiarly Sister Felicity, 99, is one of 10 chil- erous and gracious in showering me in Chicago. known as the Joliet Franciscans, are dren of the late James and Irene Gaff- with his love and the fullness of his She was an educator at Columbus celebrating significant anniversaries ney and is the only one of them still almighty goodness,” she said. “I am Corpus Christi School and schools this year. living. She was born Thelma Gaff- now so aware of his many blessings: in Illinois and Shelby, Ohio, teaching Sister Felicity (Joy) Gaffney, OSF, ney and received the name of Sister love, gifts, forgiveness, pardon and every grade from two through eight in will mark the 80th anniversary of her M. Felicitas at her reception into the all the good that only he can control. a 22-year career, including eight years reception into the order’s novitiate on novitiate. She also has been known as I am especially amazed during these as a principal. Wednesday, Aug. 12. The 75th anni- Felicity and Joy. later years of the importance and need From 1969 to 1985, she worked in versary as a Joliet Franciscan sister She was a member of Columbus St. of Sts. Francis and ’s the social service field for Franklin Church, attended teaching and examples of community County Children Services in Grove motherhood, the parish school, graduated from Co- and poverty.” City and the Franklin County Welfare continued from Page 6 lumbus St. Mary of the Springs Acad- Sister Felicity lives at the Our Lady Department in Columbus. She then emy and received a Bachelor’s degree of Angels Retirement Home in Joliet. was a part-time recreational assistant Let us sit quietly in our home and from the College (now University) Sister Rita, 94, is the only girl born and resident assistant for senior citi- feel the Lord say “It is good.” As St. of St. Francis in Joliet, with a major to the late Sarah and Arthur Schmitz. zens at the Heritage Day Care Center Teresa of Calcutta said, “If you want in French. She has a Master of Arts Her four brothers are deceased. in Westerville and assisted seniors in to bring happiness to the whole world, degree in education from DePaul Uni- She was a member of Columbus St. Columbus. go home and love your family.” Let versity. She attended the Franciscan Church, attended Living out her vows and having a us consecrate our homes and hearts to Institute at the College of St. Francis the parish school and Columbus Holy dedicated prayer life have been the the Sacred Heart of our Savior so that and took courses in Spanish at the Rosary School, and graduated from basis for her Franciscan spirit. She our everyday actions are acts of chari- University of Colorado. Columbus St. Joseph Academy. She came to the community with a desire ty and love that build up the kingdom She taught in high schools from received a Bachelor’s degree from the to be of service for all and defines her of God within our homes. California to Florida for 50 years. College of St. Francis with a major in ministry as one of service to others. Catholic Times 8 August 2, 2020 49 years in Catholic education: ‘What I was called to do’ By Tim Puet esan school superintendent during safe there all day. “You never know Catholic Times Reporter Weisner’s teaching career, including what moments make the difference in Father Paul Noble, Dan Brent, Mi- the life of a child,” she said, recalling chael Coury, Lucia McQuaide, Joseph that incident. “You just do the right The end of Janet Weisner’s 49-year Brettnacher and Adam Dufault, the thing. This is the legacy that is import- career as an educator in the Columbus current superintendent. ant to me. I wouldn’t change anything. diocesan school system would have McQuaide said Weisner always was It was what I was called to do.” been a time for celebration in any oth- on the cutting edge of education and She said her nearly half-century as er year, but the coronavirus pandemic kept adapting to meet current needs. a teacher has been marked by three made her departure more subdued. “She was willing to take risks if it trends. “First is the constant techno- On what would have been the last would help the kids,” McQuaide said. logical change and the ease in acces- day of in-person schooling, Weisner “She was a true pioneer and crusad- sibility to it. We also have a better un- and other staff members at Colum- er for welcoming students of every derstanding that education is more than bus St. Catharine School, where she learning style.” Kitty Quinn, assistant just sitting in a classroom, and that stu- had been principal since 1999, gath- diocesan superintendent for elemen- dents need to be involved with more ered in the school parking lot to wave tary schools, said, “Janet fought tooth collaborative learning,” Weisner said. goodbye for the summer to students, and nail for kids to have a chance. Her “And our recognition of children who had been attending classes online whole world at home and at work was who learn differently has improved since mid-March because of the pan- kids and schools and family. She will Janet Weisner (foreground) and other tremendously. We’re doing so much demic. Those students are among an be missed.” teachers wave goodbye to students in the more for children who have learning estimated 6,000 young people she has After five years at St. James the parking lot of Columbus St. Catharine difficulties and need additional sup- helped educate. Less, Weisner became principal at Co- School as their parents’ cars drive by. The port, and have found that schools are “It wasn’t the way I expected things lumbus St. Andrew School in 1976 at farewell occurred on what would have capable of supporting different styles to end,” she said. “I knew the families age 25, making her one of the young- been the last day of classes in June. The of learning.” had confidence in me that we could est persons to be principal at a dioce- coronavirus pandemic closed all diocesan Weisner has been involved since its work things out together, and I was san school. She spent six years there. school buildings in mid-March. beginning with SPICE (Special People glad to see it through.” “That was a great experience,” she Photo courtesy Kendell Thompson in Catholic Education), a program that When school starts this fall, Mark said. “There were more than 500 stu- began about 20 years ago at St. Catha- Watts, who had been principal at Co- dents in the school. This was a time of rine School and has been a pioneer in lumbus St. Mary Magdalene School, transition, with schools having more Janet Weisner was special projects improving learning opportunities for will succeed Weisner at St. Catharine. lay faculty members and fewer sisters. director for the diocesan Schools Of- students of every ability. Several other It will be the first time since 1955 Our faculty was split about evenly fice from 1983 to 1997. “That posi- diocesan schools now sponsor SPICE that Weisner has not been involved in between laypersons and members of tion involved doing things like school groups, and the program has spread to Catholic education as a student, teach- the Sisters of St. Joseph from Baden, evaluations, developing the school at least three other states. er or administrator. Pennsylvania. calendar, tuition assistance and com- “Students are much more tech-sav- “Catholic education always has “It was wonderful working with the municating weekly with the schools,” vy today than they were 50 years ago been part of my life,” said Weisner, sisters because they were open, invit- she said. “It was a great job, and one because the technology has changed 71.”I went to Catholic schools in Cin- ing and very supportive of my position of the things I remember best was so much,” she said. “But otherwise, cinnati from first grade on before my as principal. The convent and school that I was the person who determined they haven’t changed that much. Kids family moved to Columbus when I were connected, and that made com- whether schools would be closed. On are kids. They intrinsically bring with was a senior in high school. I went to munication with the sisters very easy.” those days, it made me popular among them an eagerness to learn and a com- Bishop Watterson (High School) for When schools closed through- students – and no doubt, some teach- passion for others. one year and graduated in 1967, went out the state in 1978 because of that ers, too.” “The three months when students to Ohio Dominican for four years, be- year’s historic blizzard and an energy She served as admissions director had to finish their learning for this gan teaching at Columbus St. James crisis that left school buildings with- at Columbus Bishop Hartley High school year at home were pretty cra- the Less School 49 years ago and have out heat, Weisner innovated by having School from 1997 to 1999, then came zy,” Weisner said. “It turned all of our been part of the diocesan school sys- classes meet in banks, movie theaters to St. Catharine School. worlds upside down and changed our tem in one way or another ever since. and church pews. Long before the “St. Catharine is a wonderful com- teaching styles and methods of educa- “I wanted to be involved with Cath- pandemic, Weisner also was involved munity parish,” she said. “It’s at the tion. olic education because of the way it in remote learning. Local television heart of the community, so a lot of “But we got through it, and the time combines faith with education. Both stations replaced some of their regular students and parents walk to school until school resumes in whatever form are an important part of life. I always daytime schedule with school-related or church. People are committed to gives us a chance to adapt to more say that’s the best thing about my job.” programs during that time, and Weis- it and very proud of it. I’ve always changes. No matter what Catholic Weisner received a Bachelor of Arts ner was part of that effort. had very supportive pastors and have schools look like in the coming year, degree from Ohio Dominican College When Weisner left St. Andrew in been very blessed to have a very ded- they will continue to provide a solid (now University) in 1971 and later 1983, she was succeeded by her hus- icated, caring staff which has worked Catholic education for everyone.” earned a Master of Arts degree from band, Bill, who stayed in that posi- tirelessly to provide the very best edu- Weisner said she looks forward Ohio State University. Father Donald tion for 10 years. The couple met at cation for students. I’ve been honored to spending more time with her four Schulz hired her for her first job at a principals’ meeting when Janet was to be involved in the daily lives of so grandchildren and otherwise doesn’t St. James the Less not long after her principal at St. Andrew and Bill was many students, to pray with them and have specific retirement plans. “I graduation from Ohio Dominican. principal at Columbus St. Timothy to help send them into the world.” imagine I’ll get involved part time Msgr. Sorohan, superinten- School. They have been married for Some of Weisner’s former students with some kind of education or ser- dent of diocesan schools from 1971 to 40 years and have two daughters and a sent her a book of memories, including vice project and will have time to do 1978, said, “Janet is an incredible ed- son, ranging in age from 30 to 37. Bill the tale of a scared elementary school things I’ve never gotten around to,” ucator, one of the very best educators Weisner retired as assistant principal youngster who wouldn’t get out of the she said. “The biggest adjustment will we’ve had.” at Watterson in 2018, also after a long family car one morning. Weisner talk- just be not having to get up and go to Seven people have served as dioc- career in diocesan schools. ed him into the classroom and kept him a school in the fall and winter.” August 2, 2020 Catholic Times 9 Priests provide comforting presence to COVID patients By Tim Puet about this virus you can’t see, and on Catholic Times Reporter the other hand, you know you’re there for what God has called you to do,” he said. “This man was unconscious, Priests of the Diocese of Columbus but that didn’t matter. You’re taught who have administered the Sacrament in seminary to say prayers aloud so of Anointing of the Sick to corona- that person can hear them because in virus patients say the experience has some way, he knows you’re praying been a difficult but satisfying remind- for him. It seems a little awkward, but er of the significance of their vocation you know you’re getting the person to bring God’s presence into people’s ready so he can die peacefully and be lives. united with the Lord.” “When I first started seeing people Father Stephen Smith, parochial vic- who had the virus, I was a little con- ar of Powell St. Church, cerned because I didn’t know a lot said he also has dealt with only one about it and because of all the safe- COVID patient. “It was a 97-year-old ty procedures involved, but now I’ve woman at Dublin Methodist Hospital, gotten used to it,” said Father Jesse and the call came on ,” he Chi Chick, CFIC, associate admin- A hospital worker prays for a patient. Shutterstock photo said. “Unlike many COVID patients, istrator of Columbus St. Elizabeth she had six or seven family members Church, who estimated that he has lumbus Our Lady of Peace Church, my first few visits, but you get cour- with her. They were grateful to see a anointed 15 coronavirus patients at said he has seen six or seven age and confidence the more you do priest, and although the woman wasn’t Mount Carmel St. Ann’s, Mount Car- COVID-19 patients, mostly at River- it because you know the doctors and very lucid, I’m sure she was happy to mel East and Mount Carmel Grove side Methodist Hospital in Columbus. nurses are doing all they can. They’re be surrounded by loved ones. But I’m City hospitals. “The feeling you get in these cas- displaying faith of their own as they surprised I haven’t had more COVID “I’m very grateful for the consola- es is indescribable,” he said. “For one continue to work with people in spite calls. Although St. Joan of Arc is a tion I’ve been able to provide to the thing, there’s usually so much silence of the difficulties the virus brings. It’s large parish, it’s had only one COVID patients and their families, especially in the room. It’s hard that people’s a combination of faith joined to rea- death that I know of, and that person because of the restrictions which often families usually aren’t there. I remem- son,” he said. was 102 years old.” mean family members can’t be pres- ber one instance when a patient was “Dealing with coronavirus patients About 50 priests of the Diocese ent at a time they might most want to in imminent danger of dying, and I is definitely a humbling experience,” of Columbus and members of reli- be at someone’s side and when the pa- gave her the last rites. Her family was said Father Edward Nowak, CSP, di- gious orders serving the diocese were tient is most in need of having them there through FaceTime and had to rector of the Columbus St. Thomas trained in late March via YouTube and there. say goodbye over an iPad. That was More Newman Center, adjacent to the the Zoom conference call system to “Visits to these patients bring a really difficult. Ohio State University campus. He and provide end-of-life sacramental care mixture of reactions. These are mo- “Another time, I gave the Eucharist two of the center’s three other Paulist during the pandemic. Conducting the ments when there is suffering and pain to an individual and he started to cry, priests are on call from 7 p.m. to 7 training were Dr. Marian Schuda of among the patients and their families, eventually telling me it had been years a.m. daily to see coronavirus patients the OhioHealth system, secretary of but each time I’ve been with someone since he received Communion. Then at OSU’s Wexner Medical Center. The the local guild of the Catholic Medical with COVID, I’ve felt they were hap- there was a Friday when I got three center’s other priest, Father Vincent Association; Father Dean Mathewson, py to have me there, and it’s left me COVID calls, one after the other. I’d McKiernan, CSP, is 89 years old and coordinator of diocesan hospital min- happy to be a priest. My presence at woke up that day figuring it was a day is at high risk of infection by the virus istries; and Father Lumpe, a person’s bedside and my not being to catch up on desk work and emails, because of his age. diocesan vicar for priests. scared is very reassuring. It makes pa- but never got to any of that. What a “Every case you deal with is dif- Father Mathewson said that al- tients more ready to experience God’s day! I was worn out but knew I was ferent, and how you’re able to deal though he understands the need to power to heal their souls.” doing the work I was meant to do. with patients depends on their level of limit contact because of the virus, he Father Chick said it takes about “My first time with a virus patient isolation and what the hospital’s cur- thinks hospitals should give family 10 minutes to don and to doff (put was really nerve-wracking. It’s al- rent policy might be, since it chang- members and priests more opportuni- on and take off) the personal protec- ways that way, at least a little bit, but es frequently,” Father Nowak said. ty to see COVID patients. tive equipment (PPE) such as an N95 like the people in the medical profes- “Since we’re generally unable to have “It’s very hard not to be able to give facemask and a hospital gown worn to sion, you want to remain super-calm,” direct physical contact with COVID appropriate care for people who are minimize exposure when dealing with Father Dooley said. “I never thought patients, we anoint them by applying suffering, and it’s hard for both fam- hazardous situations such as possible in a million years I’d be dealing with holy oil through use of a Q-tip.” ilies and patients not to be able to talk exposure to the coronavirus. something like this. I thought this kind Father T.J. Lehigh, pastor for the to each other in person at this critical “Doing this always makes me think of virus was the kind of thing you only Perry County Consortium of Church- time,” he said. “Because they have no of vesting for Mass,” he said. “In both read about in the history books. es, had seen only one COVID patient support system on hand, some people instances, you’re bringing God to oth- “You never know for sure about the by mid-July while he served as paro- are dying sooner than they otherwise ers through your actions. Purifying impact you have in these situations, chial vicar at Columbus St. Andrew would. I think COVID patients need my hands with hand sanitizer reminds but it’s been rewarding for me to be a Church, which is near several hos- and deserve more consideration than me of the washing of hands that’s part part of them. You do the best you can pitals. “This patient also had other they are getting in some instances.” of every Mass. Whenever I’m don- to bring consolation and then let the health issues, and COVID was the Father Lumpe said people often ning and doffing protective gear, I say sacraments speak for themselves.” tipping point,” he said. “It was sad speak of the Sacrament of Anoint- prayers for the protection of the pa- Father Ryan Schmit, administrator because he was there all by himself ing of the Sick and what the Catho- tient, the people with him or her and of Columbus Holy Cross Church, said with no family, but the hospital staff lic Church describes as the last rites myself, and for the Holy Spirit to de- he has visited coronavirus patients was very good to work with and very scend on everyone in the room.” about once every other week. “I’ve reassuring. never been as nervous as I was on “On the one hand, you’re worried Father Sean Dooley, pastor of Co- See covid, Page 16 Catholic Times 10 August 2, 2020 Seminarians inspired by work at social service agencies By Tim Puet at the thrift store. “They went on our truck to pick Catholic Times Reporter up furniture from people, and their interaction with customers was outstanding,” said store coordinator Bob Zabloudil. “They also were in our back room Seminarians from the Diocese of Columbus say preparing items to put on the store’s sale floor and the unexpected opportunity to work with social were just eager to learn.” service agencies this summer has led to spiritual Asuncion’s first five weeks of the summer break growth and a greater sense of the needs of the peo- were spent at JOIN, where he was followed for ple they hope to one day serve as priests. the second five weeks by seminarian The seminarians usually are assigned to help at Kiviiri of Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral. “Both parishes throughout the diocese during their summer were willing to do anything we asked,” said Lisa break from classes. But that was impossible this year Keita of JOIN, which provides a variety of services because the pandemic has kept parish facilities closed to meet people’s basic needs but has a limited selec- and limited the use of parish offices. Instead, 10 sem- tion of food items. inarians performed pastoral works for 10 weeks from “They ended up taking a lot of phone calls and do- mid-May until the end of July at the Holy Family ing a lot of data entry and filing because we’ve been Soup Kitchen, the Joint Organization for Inner-City much less busy than usual,” she said. “The things Needs (JOIN), St. Lawrence Haven and the diocesan JOIN provides most often are bus passes and fees St. Vincent de Paul Society’s thrift store in Colum- for birth certificates, but buses have been free since bus, the Good Samaritan Food Pantry in Chillicothe, the start of the pandemic, and vital statistics offices the Pike County Food Pantry in Waverly and the St. around the country were closed until recently. We Francis Evangelization Center in Portsmouth. never closed, but it’s been relatively quiet here.” The only diocesan seminarians assigned to a Asuncion, Kiviiri and seminarian Tyler Carter of parish this summer were Deacons Eugene Joseph, Columbus St. Patrick Church all packed and distrib- Stephen Ondrey and Stinnett, who will enter uted food at St. Lawrence Haven. “All of them have their final year of studies for the priesthood this fall. been a blessing, for sure,” said its director, Heather They are serving at Columbus St. Margaret of Cor- Swiger. “I don’t know what we’ll do without them be- tona, Columbus and Reyn- cause we’ve had fewer volunteers this summer, and oldsburg St. Pius X churches, respectively. during the school year, we’re only able to get seminar- Seminarians Kevin Girardi of Columbus Our ians for one day a week. All the guys were wonderful Lady of Victory Church and Daniel Colby of Co- with the people here, and we really enjoyed them.” lumbus Immaculate Conception Church were as- “I hope to be working with people on the streets, signed to the Holy Family Soup Kitchen. The build- God willing, so being at St. Lawrence gave me a lot ing was closed for dining because of the pandemic, of insight,” said Carter, who will be a second-year but the seminarians handed out “woods bags” of Seminarians Aaron Yohe (left) and Michael Haemmerle theology student at the Josephinum. “Now if I meet sandwiches, snacks and drinks and containers of hot put together food packages at the Good Samaritan Food someone in the street who needs help, I can direct meals to people served by the kitchen in Columbus’ Pantry in Chillicothe. Photo courtesy Aaron Yohe him or her to the right place and talk about all the Franklinton neighborhood. resources the diocese has available. “Daniel and I cooked simple things like hamburg- “I also worked during the summer at the St. Vin- ers outside the center and worked with the Bridget- cent de Paul clothing center next to the JOIN office tine Sisters, the Little Servant Sisters of the Immac- there’s always a long line, and you don’t have much and at the cathedral’s back door ministry, which ulate Conception and the Dominican Sisters of the time to do much more than say, ‘Hello and God provides sandwiches for people every morning and Immaculate Conception Province to keep people bless you,’” Asuncion said. “But after a while, you every weekday afternoon,” Carter said. “I’d see fed,” said Girardi, who earned a bachelor’s degree learn people’s names and they encourage you. You some of the same people at two or all three places in philosophy this year at the Pontifical College realize they appreciate seeing me, a 24-year-old, and got to know them better. Some of them said to Josephinum and will begin four years of theology serving them because they don’t see many people me, ‘You seem to be everywhere!’ It was neat to see studies there in the fall. my age taking the time to be kind to them. I ask the all the ways the Catholic Church in Columbus fol- “I was told the pandemic resulted in fewer peo- Holy Spirit to guide me in what I’m saying so they lows Jesus’ example of caring for people in need.” ple coming to the pantry than usual, but that gave can see Christ in me and I can see Christ in them. While working at the various agencies, Girardi, us more time to talk to the people who did come. “Experiences like the ones I’ve had this summer Asuncion, Colby and Haemmerle lived at Colum- We know they need food, but, at the heart of things, and at other times take me out of my comfort zone bus Holy Family Church, along with seminarians they desire Christ. By the time our 10 weeks ended, and make me look forward to my future ministry,” Shane Gerrity of St. Patrick Church and David En- I think we knew about 90 percent of the people by said Asuncion, who also will be beginning his the- gland of Grove City Our Lady of Perpetual Help name and knew their stories. They talked about the ology studies at the Josephinum in the fall. Church, who had jobs in the private sector. Kivii- needs of body and soul and, in some way, we ful- “One moment I’ll always remember came on a ri, Carter and Sam Severance of Columbus Holy filled some of those needs. Divine Mercy Sunday when I was still attending the Name Church, who also had a private-sector job, “Working with the homeless people who come University of Akron. I was driving around, saw a lived at the cathedral. to the pantry was a humbling experience because it homeless person and rolled down my car window to “A priest’s primary role is prayer, and the prayer was a reminder that every one of us is a beggar in say ‘Hello’ to her. I can still recall her reaction. She lives of all of us living at Holy Family grew deep- the eyes of God,” Girardi said. was just so grateful that she was heard, that some- er in response to Christ’s call,” Girardi said. “We Seminarian Jake Asuncion of Mount Vernon St. one paid attention to her. I keep that moment close prayed Lauds and Vespers together every day. That Vincent de Paul Church split time between St. Law- to my heart. It showed me that I may not have much communal prayer and being around my brother rence Haven and the thrift store, both of which are money, but I have an ear and always can listen to seminarians provided my biggest support. Build- operated by the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and someone.” ing community life and fraternal life and practicing JOIN. Asuncion and seminarian John Paul Haemmerle charity toward one another helped us practice char- “At St. Lawrence Haven (which serves prepack- of Columbus St. Patrick Church both spent time aged lunches every Monday through Thursday), See seminarians, Page 11 August 2, 2020 Catholic Times 11

s eminarians, Continued from Page 10 COVID-19 pandemic ity to others.” ing food to the elderly. I wish I had a Aaron Yohe of Columbus St. Mary, bunch of them.” affects senior population Mother of God Church and John Paul Jason Fox of Powell St. Joan of Arc Haemmerle’s brother, Michael, were Church and David Johnstone of Marys- stationed at the pantries in Chillicothe ville Our Lady of Lourdes Church throughout diocese and Waverly throughout the summer, spent the summer at the St. Francis Catholic Social Services (CSS) to social isolation and loneliness and spending four days a week in Chilli- pantry in Portsmouth, which was the serves two populations of people, related health problems such as cog- cothe and one day in Waverly. only pantry still operating in the city the working poor and vulnerable se- nitive decline, depression and heart “One of the things that most affect- during the early stages of the pandem- niors. We help working-poor families disease.” ed me at the Good Samaritan pantry ic. Fox, 47, is a classmate of Yohe’s at stabilize and become self-sufficient One of those seniors is Lois, who was seeing the work done not just by the Pope St. John XXIII seminary. through case management, mental suffers from Lou Gehrig’s disease, the pantry’s regular volunteers, but by “I’ve definitely seen a need you health care and emergency assistance. lives on the second floor of a sub- people living in nearby prisons who don’t see every day,” Fox said. “I We help low-income seniors age with standard building and has trouble were doing community service work grew up in suburban Toledo and might grace and independence through sup- doing simple things. Each week, she as part of their preparation to re-en- drive through a low-income area once portive services and community im- does her laundry by putting all of it ter society,” Yohe said. “We’ve had a in a while, but being part of an area pact opportunities. in a pillowcase, throwing it down the lot of conversations, and it’s been in- where the economy has been devastat- Through the Supportive Services stairs and then scooting down each spiring to see the prisoners and realize ed over the years by plant closings has program, CSS removes barriers for flight of stairs, repeating the act un- they know they’ve made mistakes and been an eye-opening experience. It’s low-income seniors who need assis- til she makes it to the laundry room want to change their way of life. made me think about people in terms tance to maintain their independence in the basement. When she’s done, “Talking with them has made me re- of equality rather than of class. Class and remain safely in their homes. Li- she crawls up the stairs, dragging her alize more than ever the importance of isn’t important when you’re in a situ- censed social workers provide indi- laundry in the pillowcase until she’s treating people as equals and of being ation like you have here, where nearly vidualized care and case management back at her door. like Christ, who didn’t regard status everyone is hurting.” to older adults and their families by Lois recently was connected to Tim, when he talked to anyone,” said Yohe, “Jason and David have been an un- helping seniors navigate their ben- one of our licensed social workers. 37, who will be entering his second year imaginable help for the St. Francis Cen- efits, locate transportation services, She told him, “I just want to remain of theology studies this fall at Pope St. ter,” said its director, Barbara McKen- schedule medical appointments, man- independent for as long as I can, but (I John XXIII National Seminary in Mas- zie. “Besides them, it’s been just me and age finances, find appropriate hous- want to) live in a home that you would sachusetts, which specializes in priestly an assistant here. They have learned a ing and more. CSS can provide these want to live in.” formation for men age 30 and older. great deal by seeing the need here and services in their home because many While Tim started to work on find- “I’m going to miss both of those the people who have the need.” seniors are homebound, especially in ing Lois affordable housing and other guys,” said Mike Thompson of the McKenzie said the center consis- rural counties, where they have even needed support, the pandemic hit and Good Samaritan pantry. “They were tently is distributing more than 1,000 more barriers to accessing care. many property managers and land- fantastic workers who would take the boxes and 1,000 bags of food, plus We are living in an unprecedented, lords stopped taking applications. bull by the horns and go for it, wheth- hygiene items, per month. Before difficult time. COVID-19 has impact- Despite everything, she keeps hope er working in our warehouse unload- the pandemic began, distribution was ed all of us as we struggle to adjust alive as Tim continues to meet vir- ing stock, greeting people or bring- about 400 boxes monthly. to this new normal and live our lives tually with Lois regularly and safely as best as we can. The most vulner- delivers her food boxes and other ne- able of our communities have been cessities. hurt the most. That includes the 3,000 Another senior, Miss Jones, is seniors served annually by CSS who homebound with physical limitations faced the challenges of aging, such as and is afraid to leave because of the food insecurity, affordable housing, pandemic. When people swarmed connecting to resources, living on a to stores and bought toiletries and fixed income, transportation issues cleaning items for their homes, they and social isolation before the pan- left nothing for Miss Jones, who is on demic started. heart medication that acts as a diuret- Because of Ohio’s stay-at home or- ic and creates a greater need for toi- der for this at-risk population, many letries. Knowing this, Tim called her seniors feel trapped within their to let her know he was bringing food homes. Others who already were and toilet paper. Through her tears, stuck because of physical or cogni- she told Tim, “I never thought that I tive limitations are experiencing an would cry over toilet paper.” even deeper feeling of loneliness. In Additionally, we serve some home- the craziness of everything, we cannot less seniors that our social workers allow these seniors to feel as though would meet in public places regularly they are forgotten. In both instances, to help them find the resources they not only their emotional health, but need. They never gave up before the also their physical health is at risk. pandemic hit, and we know that they The National Institute on Aging will not give up now. recently reported, “Human beings These vulnerable seniors represent are social creatures. Our connection a small part of the 35,000 clients in 23 to others enables us to survive and counties that we serve at Catholic So- thrive. Yet as we age, many of us cial Services. They are the reason that are alone more often than when we we do what we do, and it is together were younger, leaving us vulnerable that we all provide hope. Catholic Times 12 August 2, 2020 St. Catharine parish works to build fellowship By Elizabeth Pardi goal is to form connections among In the spring, the parish’s CARE participants in the hope that they will (Christ’s Arms Reaching Everyone) Fellowship is a priority at Columbus in turn start their own faith-based on Call ministry looked for volunteers St. Catharine Church, and that hasn’t groups, according to O’Rourke. for a socially distanced food drive. An changed amid social distancing, said He said many parishioners who overwhelming number of parishioners the parish’s pastor, Father Dan Dury. have gone through Alpha have formed and non-parishioners volunteered. “We want to focus on building com- or joined book groups. “We literally had to split shifts into munity and building relationships,” Lisa Reis, whose husband, Chris, is half hour segments to let everybody Father Dury said. St. Catharine’s deacon, said a parish volunteer,” Lisa Reis said. “That’s the way Our Lord worked. women’s book club offers morning, “I heard so many people say, ‘I’m He first built those relationships and afternoon or evening meetings, allow- ready to roll up my sleeves and work. showed the apostles that he really, tru- ing members to attend the meeting Give me something to do.’” ly cared about them.” that suits their schedule. Each meeting During the food drive, donors drove One primary way the parish works consists of about 50 to 60 participants. up and popped their vehicles’ trunks to establish such relationships is Another group that often emerges and volunteers unloaded the food. through the Alpha program. from Alpha is the “connect group.” “We told people, ‘Try to smile through Based on hospitality and conversa- “Those meet in homes,” O’Rourke your mask!’” she said. tion, Alpha can be a tool for evange- said. “They’ll do (book studies) or a O’Rourke said the parish takes seri- ously its mission to spread the gospel. lization. course on Formed.org,” a Catholic Columbus St. Catharine parishioner Mary At an Alpha meeting, Catholics and website providing extensive digital “In any organization, it’s always a media. Vautour welcomes the people back to the struggle to keep the main thing the people from other Christian denomi- first public Sunday Mass at the church on nations discuss their perspectives on “One of the things we really encour- main thing. We have to be disciplined age them to do is eat together,” Father May 31 after a 2 ½-month suspension of about that,” he said. “We’re a church faith in person or, more commonly be- and our mission is to save souls.” cause of the pandemic, via video chat. Dury said. worship because of the coronavirus out- “It’s not an accident that the Mass break. Photo courtesy St. Catharine Church When Deacon Reis recently presid- About 650 of St. Catharine’s 1,900 ed over a funeral service for a fami- parishioners older than 20 have com- is a meal, and when you eat together, you tend to really get to know one an- During quarantine, the parish also ly belonging to a different parish, he pleted the Alpha program. tried to stay in touch with its home- asked why they requested someone Because the program is open to other better and build those relation- ships.” bound members. from St. Catharine. “They told me that non-parishioners, about 350 people “We made a lot of phone calls and every time they came to our church, from other churches and beliefs also Because of the pandemic, in-person dialogue over meals became video- most people appreciated that,” Father they felt so welcomed,” he said. have participated. Dury said. “We wanted to connect For the parish, fellowship comes “The key to the Alpha course is that conference discussions. “We had three online Alpha groups (with) our parishioners.” easily because, as O’Rourke said, it’s not a silver bullet,” said Brendan Lisa Reis said this desire for con- “Our whole campus is surrounded by O’Rourke, St. Catharine’s communi- going,” O’Rourke said when asked about fellowship during the lockdown. nection seems to permeate the church, houses, so we’re in a central neighbor- cationa director. “It’s not a one-and- often attracting non-parishioners. hood. Many people just walk here.” done program.” “Father was sending out a lot of com- munication via email, keeping people “The people who are coming are so After all, as O’Rourke said, “If there While Alpha provides a way for open to (connection). They’re looking wasn’t good community, that means people to grow in their faith, its chief updated and trying to give them spiri- tual and practical guidance.” for it. It’s in their hearts,” she said. we’re doing something wrong.” St. Elizabeth Church adapts to pandemic with streaming, screens Challenging situations spark cre- The Parish Council established a from the screens. To complement the ativity. Parishioners at Columbus St. pandemic committee to prepare a plan new display system, the church sound Elizabeth Church have adapted to the for reopening and the gradual return system was upgraded and retuned. changes resulting from the COVID-19 of parishioners. The presentation platform displays pandemic by welcoming state-of-the- Many parishioners are in groups hymns, responses, prayers and graph- art technological advances in their considered at high risk for the virus, ics to enhance homilies during the worship space. so improvement in the livestreaming weekend Masses. The same display The changes are the most recent production procedure was one of the appears at the bottom of the screen for development in an effort to expand committee’s main goals. In addition, those watching from home. Every- involvement in church activities and there was a need to provide parish- thing is pre-programmed before Mass increase membership through evange- ioners returning to the church with a and is controlled by an iPad. lization that the Parish Council began safe, welcoming, prayerful worship In some instances, the platform al- two years ago. The program had in- environment. lows for different content to be seen at cluded welcoming activities and min- Flat-screen monitors placed in the sanctu- To supplement the parishioners’ home. For example, while the priest istry, prayer, and offering-commit- ary at Columbus St. Elizabeth Church to en- technical efforts, the parish contracted is distributing the Eucharist, those at ment weekends before churches were hance participation in the Mass were part with Bartha Audio Visual of Colum- home are reading and hearing the Act closed by the pandemic. of a technological update at the parish in bus to develop an integrated state-of- of Spiritual Communion. Father Antony Varghese, CFIC, par- response to the COVID-19 pandemic. the-art media solution. Parishioners have commented fa- ish administrator, had proposed as a Photo courtesy St. Elizabeth Church The simple laptop for livestreaming vorably on the enhanced liturgical en- long-term goal that screens be placed beth was able to take advantage of was replaced by an integrated camera vironment for those viewing at home in the sanctuary to visually display several parishioners’ technical skills. system. Two 82-inch flat screens were and for people in the church. Father hymns and communal Mass respons- Livestreaming of Sunday Masses on hung from the ceiling beams on either Varghese has noted that there is an in- es as a way of enhancing participation Facebook was eagerly accepted, espe- side of the sanctuary, enabling every crease in prayer responses, which was in the liturgy. cially since parishioners could watch person seated in the worship space to what he had hoped for when he sug- Once the pandemic hit, St. Eliza- at their usual Mass times. see and read the hymns and responses gested installation of the screens. August 2, 2020 Catholic Times 13 Local news and events Catholic Foundation grants more than $13.3 million The Catholic Foundation distribut- criminate against race, disability, sex, in 1981. EWTN is the world’s largest ed more than 2,300 grants and $13.3 national origin, marital status, reli- Catholic media outlet and the first net- Claver Cares program continues million for the fiscal year ending June gion, or any other characteristic pro- work started and run by a woman. 30. tected by institutional policy or state, Barbara Gaskell of the St. Rapha- Through the responsive grant cycle local or federal law. el Center said that after a charismat- alone, the foundation provided fund- The sisters are accepting enroll- ic experience with the Holy Spirit, ing to help programs affecting more ment in preschool and pre-kinder- began speaking pub- than 250,000 people in the Diocese of garten programs for children ages licly. Her sense of humor made her a Columbus. Additionally, the founda- three to five. Their program offers a popular guest, leading to her taping tion created the Catholic Emergency Christ-centered, secure environment, her first TV show, Our Hermitage, Response Fund (CERF) in March in a quality early education, including in 1978. She began building her own response to the COVID-19 pandemic. the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, broadcast studio the following year. This fund provides immediate and and a flexible schedule. Mother Angelica died in 2016 at flexible assistance to parishes with- For more information or to en- age 92. in the Diocese of Columbus that are roll, visit the center’s website, http:// Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic receiving financial requests from pa- stjohnpaul2preschool.com, or call Annual Mass canceled and months of isolation, the St. rishioners because of the spread of the (856) 874-6096. at Our Lady of Fatima shrine Court 298 of the Knights of Peter Claver coronavirus and provides financial as- Ladies Auxiliary has continued its monthly The annual Mass celebrating the Claver Cares meal service. Each month, sistance to food pantries sponsored by Mother Angelica Museum Feast of the Assumption at the Our service teams have delivered 40 individu- the diocese. All donations go toward opens in Canton Lady of Fatima Shrine overlooking ally boxed meals and special treats, con- helping Catholic families and indi- A museum dedicated to the life of Indian Lake has been canceled for this tact-free, to women served by the court’s viduals impacted by the COVID-19 Mother Angelica, the founder of the year. It would have been celebrated Woman to Woman program. Each team crisis. has been creative in providing specialty EWTN television and radio networks, on Sunday. Aug. 16. items such as toiletries, candy, hygiene Dan Kurth, the foundation’s vice has opened in the St. Center, “Due to the COVID-19 pandem- necessities and other items. The April president of grants and community located at 4635 Fulton Drive S.W. in ic, we were not comfortable hosting team delivered the meals with colorfully impact, said, “Due to the pandemic, Stark County’s Jackson Township, a large gathering this year, even in wrapped toilet issue rolls decorated with our granting process has been very facial masks sewn by a mother and daugh- near her hometown of Canton. an outdoor setting. Social distancing ter who both are members of the court, different this year. When the lock- Mother Angelica was born Rita would be difficult to maintain and down started taking full effect, we as well as bagged toiletries and candy. The Rizzo in 1924 and was the only child seating would be very limited,” said deliveries will continue as a ministry of knew that we had to create a response of a poor, divorced mother. A divine Bill Quatman, president of The Amer- Christian charity. to help get money into the hands of healing at the hands of Rhoda Wise, ican Society of Ephesus, which owns Photo courtesy Court 298 those families and individuals who a stigmatic who has been declared the shrine property. Quatman said the needed it most. The Catholic Foun- a by the Catholic Mass has been celebrated each year dation created the Catholic Emer- Walking with Purpose forms Church, changed the trajectory of since 1964 by priests from Russells new BLAZE Belong group gency Response Fund, seeded it with Rizzo’s life. She entered religious life Point St. Mary of the Woods Church $250,000 of our own money and then Walking with Purpose has an- at 21, becoming a nun with the Fran- and always draws a large crowd. nounced the formation of BLAZE Be- began distributing the money out to ciscan Poore Clares, who opened a The shrine is one of the tallest stat- food pantries and parishes within our long, a program to help middle-school monastery in Canton in 1944. She left ues of the Mary in the United girls counter the lies they face about diocese with the highest need.” Canton in 1961 to begin a new order States. Dedicated in August 1964, the Including the initial $250,000 seed their worth and beauty with truths of sisters in Alabama in response to 43-foot monument includes a fiber- found in Scripture. gift, $700,000 has been given to the the racial unrest of the time. glass statue of Our Lady of Fatima on fund and more than $533,000 has The museum traces Mother Angeli- a concrete pedestal. been granted to 13 food pantries and ca’s life and ministry until her found- See local news, Page 15 40 parishes. As one of the nation’s ing of EWTN in an Alabama garage oldest and largest Catholic founda- tions, The Catholic Foundation has distributed nearly $150 million in the diocese since 1985.

JPII Early Childhood Center receives Foundation grant The Catholic Foundation has awarded the Little Servant Sisters of the Immaculate Conception a $1,000 responsive grant for the St. John Paul II Early Childhood Education Center in Columbus. The sisters opened the Step Up to Quality-certified center in 2019 at 957 E. Broad St. The center does not unlawfully dis- Catholic Times 14 August 2, 2020

18th Sunday of Ordinary Time Year A The Weekday Bible Readings The Lord feeds us, answers all our needs 8/3-8/8 Matthew 17:1-9 Matthew 18:1-5,10,12-14 55:1–3 MONDAY FRIDAY WEDNESDAY Ps. 145:8–9, 15–16, 17–18 scripture readings 28:1-17 2:1,3;3:1-3,6-7 9:1-7;10:18-22 Romans 8:35, 37–39 Father Timothy Hayes Psalm 119:29,43, Deuteronomy Psalm 113:1-6 32:35c-36b,39abcd,41 (Ps) Matthew 18:15-20 Matthew 14:13–21 Father Timothy M. Hayes is pastor 79-80,95,102 of Chillicothe St. Mary and St. Pe- Matthew 24:22-36 Matthew 16:24-28 We are all stretched beyond our lim- ter; and Waverly, St. Mary, Queen THURSDAY its these days. Summer is meant to be of the Missions. TUESDAY SATURDAY Ezekiel 12:1-12 a time to slow down, to recreate in Jeremiah 30:1-2, Hebrews 1:12-2:4 Psalm 78:56-59,61-62 sick. He invites the disciples to reach 12-15,18-22 Psalm 9:8-13 Matthew 18:21--19:1 preparation for busier times ahead. But Psalm 102:16-23,29 Matthew 17:14-20 the situation with the coronavirus has inside themselves and to open to the divine attitude. Then, taking what they Matthew 14:22-36 FRIDAY changed the meaning of slowing down. or 15:1-2,10-14 8/10-8/14 Ezekiel 16:1-15,60,63 We want to find a place where we can offer, looking up to heaven, blessing, or 16:59-63 interact with others in safety and with- and breaking, He gives to the disciples WEDNESDAY MONDAY Isaiah 12:2-3,4bcd,5-6 (Ps) out fear of something invisible to our and draws them into the divine action Jeremiah 31:1-7 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 Matthew 19:3-12 eyes but full of danger for the most by giving to the crowd. The crowd eats Jeremiah 31:10-12b,13 (Ps) Psalm 112:1-2,5-9 vulnerable among us. and is satisfied and there are leftovers. Matthew 15:21-28 John 12:24-26 SATURDAY Jesus is in that situation with His dis- In Jesus and in His disciples, God Revelation 11:19a; enters into these actions. He invites us THURSDAY TUESDAY 12:1-6a,10ab ciples in the Gospel today. He has heard Ezekiel 2:8--3:4 Psalm 45:10-12,16 of the death of , and it is to come and to listen, to eat and drink Daniel 7:9-10,13-14 without cost. His hand feeds us and He Psalm 97:1-2,5-6,9 Psalm 119:14,24, 1 Corinthians 15:20-27 time for Him to regroup and to intensify 2 Peter 1:16-19 72, 103,111,131 Luke 1:39-56 His own ministry because He knows that answers all our needs. He renews the the countdown toward His own Passion everlasting covenant. has begun. He tries to find a place to rest This happens to us today in the am- Diocesan Weekly Radio and Television and the crowd follows Him. biguities of our lives. The Lord, with a Mass Schedule: WEEKs OF august 2 & 9, 2020 Out of that encounter – a weary Jesus heart that is compassionate, moved with Channel 382, or WOW Channel Marion, Newark, Newcomerstown pity and offering healing grace, comes Sunday Mass and a crowd that would not stop seek- 10:30 a.m. Mass from Columbus 378). (Encores at noon, 7 p.m., and New Philadelphia; Channel ing Him out – came a miracle that spoke to us in our gathering for the Eucharist St. Joseph Cathedral on St. and midnight). 207, Zanesville). to the first generation of Christians so for those who can and in our longing Radio (AM 820), powerfully that it is the most reported for His presence in those who pray for a Columbus, and at www. Mass from the Archdiocese of 8 p.m., St. Gabriel Radio (AM miracle in the Bible. We are still feeding “spiritual communion.” It happens con- stgabrielradio.com. Milwaukee at 6:30 a.m. on ION 820), Columbus, and at www. from the meal Jesus supplied. The call cretely in our reaching out to others. TV (AT&T U-verse Channel stgabrielradio.com. In the world today, we are invited to 10:30 a.m. Mass from Portsmouth 195, Dish Network Channel of discipleship is addressed to us: “Give St. Mary Church on St. Gabriel 250, or DirecTV Channel 305). Videos of Masses are available them some food yourselves.” follow the example of the disciples, to continue to learn the meaning of Jesus’ Radio (FM 88.3), Portsmouth. at any time on the internet at Actions speak louder than words. To- Mass from Massillon St. Mary these parish websites: Mattingly day’s Scriptures present us with many feeding the multitude. “The hand of Church at 10:30 a.m. on WILB Settlement St. Mary (www. the Lord feeds us: He answers all our Mass with the Passionist Fathers actions that are particularly human: at 7:30 a.m. on WWHO-TV (the radio (AM 1060, FM 94.5 stannstmary.org); Columbus St. being hungry and thirsty, considering needs.” CW), Channel 53, Columbus and 89.5), Canton, heard in Patrick (www.stpatrickcolumbus. whether to share our own resources What is the food that we have to and 10:30 a.m. on WHIZ-TV, Tuscarawas, Holmes, and org); Delaware St. Mary with others in need or to invite them to share? Are we willing to share the little Channel 18, Zanesville. Mass from Coshocton counties. (www.delawarestmary.org); fend for themselves. we have to feed the multitude? Who is St. Seminary, Westerville St. Paul (www. hungry for what the Lord has given to Milwaukee, at 10 a.m. on WWHO- Daily Mass stpaulcatholicchurch.org) and Jesus shows the limits of His own 8 a.m., Our Lady of the Angels human nature, hearing of John’s death us? Who is persistent in following us? TV. Check local cable system for Sunbury St. John Neumann (www. What is being asked of us today? cable channel listing. Monastery in Birmingham, Ala. saintjohnsunbury.org). and withdrawing – or trying to do so. (Encores at noon, 7 p.m. and The crowd responds almost as a “mob”: The Lord looks at the same world Mass from Our Lady of the midnight). See EWTN above; and We pray Weeks IV and I, hearing a rumor and following. In re- as we do – and where we see burdens on I-Lifetv (Channel 113 , Ada, and problems, He sees sheep without a Angels Monastery, Birmingham, Seasonal Proper, Liturgy sponse to the situation of the crowd, Je- Ala., at 8 a.m. on EWTN Logan, Millersburg, Murray City, of the Hours. sus is moved with pity and He cures the shepherd. And He sends us as disciples (Spectrum Channel 385, Insight Washington C.H.; Channel 125, to address their needs. 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time Year A Solutions to the world’s problems must come through Jesus Christ 1 Kings 19:9a, 11–13a salvation if only they would come to man rights, who was eventually exiled in many situations. We too are guilty as Ps. 85:9, 10, 11–12, 13–14 know Jesus Christ. in Libya and Saudi Arabia. The priest a nation of real crimes against human Romans 9:1–5 This attitude reveals two things said that we had to pray for him be- life in its most vulnerable stages and of- Matthew 14:22–33 about St. Paul: Jesus Christ came to cause the Lord asked us to pray for our ten in our way of judging others through mean more to him than anything else. enemies, and that if we did not pray for the eyes of prejudice and discrimina- Who do you love so much that you And he truly loved those who made people like him, no one would. tion. We are tempted to see others as en- are willing to die for them? This is the themselves his enemies. This is a wit- We are living at a time of great tur- emies based on their ethnic origin or the kind of love that God shares with us, ness that is most needed today. moil in the world. The coronavirus pan- culture and religion they were born into, for one another. St. Paul is at pains to As a college student, I was visiting demic has everyone caught in fear and or even the mere fact that they think dif- preach Christ in a way that his own with a religious community in England uncertainty about the future. Every day ferently than we do. How are we going people can understand. When it seems in 1979. I was there for several days. brings news of atrocities and it becomes to discover the way that God is working to him that there is no response, his an- There was one priest who prayed every very difficult to know who most needs guish is so great that he cries out that day for Idi Amin, the cruel dictator of our support. Human rights are ignored he would be willing to lose his own Uganda, guilty of many abuses of hu- and our brothers and sisters are abused See scripture, Page 15 August 2, 2020 Catholic Times 15 catholic crossword local news, continued from Page 13 Led by a parent, teacher or other adult, the MSP is administrator of St. Agnes and pastor program for seventh and eighth-grade girls of Columbus St. Stephen Church. includes activities and take-home gifts that Masses at St. Aloysius are at 4 p.m. Satur- reinforce a truth from the Bible in each of its day, noon Sunday and 9 a.m. Tuesday, Thurs- 20 lessons. day and Saturday, with a Holy Hour at 2 p.m. BLAZE Belong is a companion course to Monday. BLAZE Masterpiece, which was introduced Masses at St. Mary Magdalene are at 9 by Walking with Purpose in August 2018. a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Monday and Since then, BLAZE Masterpiece and Belong 8:15 a.m. Wednesday and Friday, with a Holy have been adopted at hundreds of parishes and Hour including the to Our Lady of schools nationwide. Dozens of home-based the Miraculous Medal and Benediction of the study groups are being organized as well. Blessed Sacrament at 8:15 a.m. Monday. Requests from BLAZE Masterpiece lead- ers for additional instructional materials led to Gilchrist scholarship event format the development of BLAZE Belong. “When changed due to pandemic groups finished Masterpiece, they didn’t want Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the the journey to end, so we developed Belong, format for the third annual Gilchrist Broth- allowing girls to continue to learn from Scrip- ers Scholarship golf outing, benefiting Walsh ture and grow closer to God in a unique, loving University, has been changed. and engaging way,” said Julie Ricciardi, chief This year, it will be a virtual event at 7 p.m. executive officer of Walking with Purpose. Wednesday, Aug. 19, when friends of Michael To run a BLAZE Belong program, a lead- and Brian Gilchrist hope to announce the first er will need a leader’s guide, as well as a kit scholarship recipient or recipients. Several for each participant. Kits may be purchased at anonymous donors have pledged support to ACROSS 3 “Altared” words walkingwithpurpose.com/blaze. The BLAZE 1 Prayer time after midnight 4 What the apostles did while Jesus prayed the fund and have offered to match donations, 6 “Am I my brother’s ___?” (Gen 4:9) in the Garden ministry name was inspired by St. Catherine to a maximum of $3,250. 10 It is assumed that this daughter of Herodias 5 Place where started his journey of Siena, who said, “Be who God meant you Scholarship sponsors are asking everyone asked for John’s head on a platter to Canaan to be and you will set the world on fire.” 11 Title for clergy 7 Number of apostles after Judas died who planned to participate or sponsor this 12 February saint 8 Gift of the Holy Spirit A 2020 survey of more than 150 girls who year’s outing to donate the equivalent of their 16 Starting point of the Exodus 9 Cardinal color participated in BLAZE groups throughout ticket or sponsorship as a direct contribution, 18 “___ Lingua” 13 Number of Pope Alexanders there has been the nation shows that 86 percent feel closer 20 Refer to a biblical passage 14 Words added at the beginning of a Scripture which will be doubled because of the anon- 21 Bible section reading in the Lectionary to God and 91 percent feel better equipped to ymous pledges. All money donated goes di- 22 Exodus insect 15 ___ unction challenge the lies of modern culture after par- rectly to the scholarship. Sponsors’ names 23 Semicircular or polygonal recess in a church 17 Reverent attitude ticipating in BLAZE. and logos will be displayed during the virtual 24 Crucifix 19 Declare a marriage invalid For more than a decade, Walking with Pur- 26 Genesis event 21 “…she gave ___ to her firstborn…” event. 28 Visible appearance of God (Lk 2:7) pose has been publishing Catholic Bible stud- Michael and Brian Gilchrist were Walsh 32 Paul asked to stay in his guestroom 25 Season before Christmas ies for women. Last year, more than 40,000 basketball players and graduates and died in 33 Communion of ___ 27 Biblical food women participated in a WWP Bible study, 35 Advent foliage 29 Pilate washed his in front of the crowd 2010 and 2013, respectively. They were bap- 36 Number of sacraments, in the Diocese of Mainz 30 The were probably glad to either through a parish-based program or in- tized at Columbus St. Dominic Church and see these dependently. attended Columbus St. Mary of the Springs DOWN 31 Start of a church? 2 Blow on the cheek formerly delivered by 32 Church seat Montessori preschool, Columbus St. Catha- the bishop at Confirmation 34 “___ missa est” Hilltop Catholic consortium rine School and Columbus St. Charles Pre- announces staff, schedule changes paratory School. Friends and teammates es- hope, Continued from Page 4 The Hilltop Catholic Consortium of Colum- tablished the scholarship and are attempting bus St. Aloysius, St. Mary Magdalene and St. to raise $30,000 to fully endow it, allowing Ultimately, I overcame my Your mercy’s just begun. Agnes churches said goodbye to Father Brett students to be helped immediately. anxiety and relaxed enough You overcome my doubt. Garland with a lawn party. Next year’s outing will take place on June to almost forget we were still Your hands are reaching out. Father Garland is now parochial vicar at 12, 2021 at Bent Tree Country Club in Sun- in prison. Ignoring the fact You hold me through the Delaware St. Mary Church. Father Patrick bury. that officers were posted at storm Toner is pastor of St. Aloysius and St. Mary To donate and for more details on the event, the doors and everybody was and I will fear no more. Magdalene, and Father Eduardo Velazquez, go to www.walsh.edu/gilchrist. wearing the same outfit, we This song, Fear No More could have been anywhere. by Building 429, sums up scripture, Continued from Page 14 I love to work out, run and my prison life. They put into walk to music, and my playlist words what I have felt for to free us from this situation? See what happens when Peter makes the is chock-full of great Chris- years – that God really is right ’s experience shows us that it won’t choice to ask for the help of Jesus. He is as- tian artists spreading God’s here and His mercy and grace be in strong wind or earthquake or fire. It will sisted by Jesus twice: first, when he walks on messages through song. I was be in the still, small voice, the tiny breeze, the the water, then again when he is brought safe- will sustain me through prison sheer sound of silence that can only be heard ly into the boat after the strong wind frightens running one morning when I and into America one day. heard these lyrics: when we keep our hearts centered on God. him. This isn’t what I choose, We won’t find the solution to the problems Jesus alone is the Savior of the world. We Michele Williams is an inmate but it’s where I’m finding of this world in the world. The only solution is love Him and trust in Him. May our faith be You. at the Ohio Reformatory for out of this world, and we are meant to be the strong so that we do not falter in the storms I’m broken and undone. Women in Marysville. means by which it comes into the world. around us. Catholic Times 16 August 2, 2020 Pray for our dead BECKLEY, David, 68, July 4 HATEM, George, 86, July 1 MOORE, Kevin T., 52, July 13 Immaculate Conception Church, Dennison St. Rose Church, New Lexington St. Mary, Mother of God Church, Columbus Linda Kay Franks BELT, Robert C., 81, July 11 HOOK, Kaden B., 24, July 8 O’DWYER, Kathleen, 88, July 17 Funeral Mass for Linda Kay Franks, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Grove St. Rose Church, New Lexington St. Paul Church, Westerville 68, of Collegeville, Pennsylvania, for- City merly of Newark, who died Thursday, JUNGKUNZ, Vincent G., 78, July 21 PAPSON, Carol J. (Richter), 74, July 14 July 16, was celebrated Friday, July 24 BIAFORE, Edith M. “Teena,” 90, July 10 St. Pius X Church, Reynoldsburg St. Bernadette Church, Lancaster at Newark St. Francis de Sales Church. St. Pius X Church, Reynoldsburg Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery, KIMBALL, Margaret “Peg” (Kintz), 90, POE, Christine M. (Gloeckner), 70, June Newark. BOWLES, Tamera M. (Smith), 59, June 22 July 20 26 She was the wife of Deacon Mike St. Rose Church, New Lexington Our Lady of Peace Church, Columbus Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, Franks, who served at St. Francis de Columbus Sales Church from 1997 to 2001, before CLARK, Henry M. “Harry,” 97, July 9 KNOBLAUCH, Sylvia J. (Widermuth), 86, the couple moved to the Philadelphia St. Patrick Church, Junction City July 19 POMPEY, Michael J. Jr., 93, June 17 area because of a job change. Deacon Holy Spirit Church, Columbus St. Bernard Church, Corning Franks currently serves at St. Philip Neri DOERSAM, Betty A., 89, July 14 Church in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania. St. Rose Church, New Lexington LALLI, William, 69, July 12 REHBECK, Holly A., 54, July 13 She was born on Aug.31, 1951, in St. Christopher Church, Columbus St. Francis de Sales Church, Newark Glenford to the late Henry and Jettie DORN, James F., 60, July 11 Frizzell, was a graduate of Thornville St. Mary, Mother of God Church, Columbus LOMBARDO, Vaughn M., 56, July 18 SEBAUGH, Shirley (Paxson), 88, July 16 Sheridan High School and attended the St. Agatha Church, Columbus St. Church, Zanesville Ohio State University Newark campus. ELLIS, Karry, 65, July 21 She served as religious education coor- St. Cecilia Church, Columbus MELARAGNO, Cecila P. “Cil” (Corviano), SHRINER, Mary E. (Baurina), 94, April 8 dinator for St. Teresa of Calcutta Church 86, July 13 St. James the Less Church, Columbus in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania. FONDRIEST, John R. “Dick,” 84, July 17 St. Matthew Church, Gahanna She was preceded in death by her par- Immaculate Conception Church, Dennison SUSI, Lucian A., 99, July 9 ents; brother, Joseph Frizzell; and sister, MILANO, Dina (Ciotola), 82, July 19 St. John the Baptist Church, Columbus Lola Goff. Survivors include her hus- GALLO, Concetta “Tina,” July 14 St. Paul Church, Westerville band; son, Michael; daughters, Mindy St. Brendan Church, Hilliard VANNICELLI, Tony, 91, July 13 (Chris) Bane and Sarah; sisters, Brenda MILY, Nancy J. (Coleman), 78, July 4 Our Lady of Victory Church, Columbus Doty and Valerie Berrissoul; two grand- GLEICH, John L., 85, July 11 St. Christopher Church, Columbus sons; and a granddaughter. St. John XXIII Church, Canal Winchester covid, Continued from Page 9 as being the same thing, but munion given as food for the up through all that was go- been asked to do in an effort in public is a very good first there are differences. journey to eternal life).” ing on. She broke down and to help protect ourselves and start, frequently washing our “The last rites provide Father Lumpe said he has cried. And there we stood, help protect the most vulnera- hands is another and practicing sacramental preparation for given the last rites to about 25 fully-gowned in our PPEs, ble among us. Wearing a mask social distancing is a must.” people considered to be in people since the start of the hugging each other for sever- imminent danger of death, pandemic. “One patient said al minutes. She needed a hug, while Anointing of the Sick is something to me I will always a good cry and to know that crossword answers meant to bring about physical remember: ‘Father, I feel like we care about her personally and spiritual healing for any- a fool. I thought this corona- and what she and her fellow one in need of such a bless- virus thing was all politics medical professionals had ing,” he said. and media hype. I never wore been going through. “Anointing of the Sick a mask, washed my hands or “I’m sharing this informa- is one part of the last rites, did any of that other stuff we tion to remind everyone that To have an obituary printed in which also include the Sacra- were supposed to do,’” Father we are all in this together and The Catholic Times, send it to: ment of Penance (confession Lumpe said. that we have to work togeth- [email protected] and absolution of sins), the “Weeks ago at one location, er for everyone’s health and Apostolic Pardon (remission after administering the last safety,” Father Lumpe said. of temporal punishment due rites, I asked one of the nurs- “Please do what you have to sin given to a dying person es how who is in the state of grace) she was and Viaticum (Holy Com- holding

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Enhanced physical health, improved tional and, most important, spiritual in hopes of arousing the one he “loves.” Last week, my doctor’s office sent an mental outlook and an emotional bal- well-being. We can experience the ance – what else is there? Answer: the fullness of joy and know the Father’s His call is constant – immune system “cheat sheet” recom- presence in the mystery of His cre- But not obtrusive. mending mind alignment and spend- fourth element of humanity – spiritu- ality. Our soul is what makes us who ation. We can experience an intimacy Soft, but sure. ing time outside. Then came an email with God and reap abundant graces in I can ignore it if I choose. from an exercise guru who suggest- we are and connects us to God. With- out spiritual health, the rest doesn’t a city park, on a hiking trail or in our ed – you guessed it – getting outside. backyards. At the same time, we can This is how God calls me – They claim that most adults are nature matter for long. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could com- boost our mood, strengthen our body gently, constantly. deficient, so this is undoubtedly good and refresh our mind. And we might And no matter how far away I stray, advice. bine these four elements in one place, activity and focus? Good news: We even hear His voice calling us. He follows me, never giving up … The benefits of fresh air and sun- can. Where? How? In the wonder of I share the following reflection in for He loves me. shine, according to these three sourc- creation. We can cultivate a deep and hopes of inspiring your journey into es, are endless and include physical, powerful spirituality, pray effortless- nature. I hear this in the Call of the Dove. mental and emotional betterment. ly, replenish our spirits, experience “My dove … show me your face, The advantages range from bright- perfect peace and nurture personal Let me hear your voice; for your voice “A Single Dove” is an excerpt from ening your day and overall well-being friendships with Jesus and Mary out- is sweet and your face is beautiful” – the book Meeting Jesus and Mary in to lowering your blood pressure and doors. Song of Songs 2:14. the Garden, ©Cecile Smith, all rights risk of Type 2 diabetes – depending on With nature blossoming and society reserved. your level of activity, which can range distancing, this is a perfect time of A Single Dove For a free download of this re- from sitting comfortably with focused year to rest in silence, listen to God Today, I awoke to the call of a single dove. flection, email Cecile at Seeds_of_ breathing, to hiking, biking or swim- and meet Him in nature. Instead of fo- I looked out the window to find it perched on [email protected]. ming. With prodigious results includ- cusing on our breath, listen for His. In a roof peak, alone. Cecile Smith, a parishioner at Co- ing stronger muscles and an improved place of “forest bathing to find health Where is its mate? lumbus Holy Cross Church, writes immune system, reduced cardiovas- and happiness,” why not enjoy the They seem to be always together. from her garden and is always in pur- cular disease, greater feelings of re- fresh air with Jesus and Mary? Per- suit of an earthly closeness with Je- vitalization, increased energy, weight haps we could trade hugging a tree He calls – sus and Mary. She is a wife, mother, loss, detoxification and decreased ten- (although they are worthy of hugging) Gently entreating, daughter, grandmother, author and sion, confusion, anger and depression, for awakening our hearts to God’s Every few seconds, singer. Church family embraced, nurtured this lost sheep By Diana Marie Winkler attendance turned into weeks, months My church family was there for me an extended family waiting to welcome and years. The faces that were just a through the good, the bad and the sad me home. To God be the glory! Through the years, my Church fam- blur at the beginning were now famil- parts of life. I learned the Lord will Diana Marie Winkler, a member of ily has found a special place in my iar ones that I looked forward to see- put us among those who can help us Columbus Immaculate Conception heart. ing every week. on our journey. I also learned He gives Church, is a writer, author and speak- I returned to the Catholic Church Through the Word of God, I learned us what we need when we need it. And er who has self-published two books, about 20 years ago. There was a sea- how to live God’s way and not the He will put us in the right place at the including The Lord is My Strength son of my life when I was living as the world’s way. I was learning His truths, right time. … 7 Steps of How I Stayed Positive. world designated and my life showed but also some difficult truths about When I stepped into Immaculate Con- During Cancer Treatments. the effects of being off the path God myself. Gradually, I was seeing re- ception that day, I had no idea there was had laid out for me. I was a mess men- markable changes in my life. tally, physically and spiritually. My youngest sister invited me to attend Sunday Mass with her and my St. Mary Magdalene Church mother. For some reason, I did not Giant Yard, Gym say, “I’ll let you know” or “I’ll think about it.” I just agreed. and Basement Sale On the Sunday I walked into (Co- RAIN or SHINE lumbus) Immaculate Conception 473 S. Roys Ave. Columbus Church, the Gospel was the Parable (Westgate area near Hague Avenue of the Lost Sheep. (Later I learned of & Sullivant Avenue) “God-incidences.”) As I listened to the Lord’s words Sat., Aug. 8 8 a.m.-3 p.m. through the priest, I felt tears rolling Best stuff ever! Furniture, Power & Hand Tools, down my cheeks. He had hit a nerve. Toys, Vintage/antique items, Beanie Babies, Baby I do not remember all that was said, gear, Small appliances, Washers, Dryers, House- but I knew He was telling me I was wares, Electronics, Collectibles, New & Vintage loved in spite of my train-wreck life, Chalkboards, Longaberger baskets & much more! and that He never stopped loving me. Food tent featuring authentic Latin American food! During the drive home, I had much to ponder. I decided to return the fol- Face masks required! lowing week in case the Lord had All other Covid-19 health practices another message for me. My church will be strictly followed. Catholic Times 18 August 2, 2020 Businessman’s goal: building lives via building trades By Tim Puet to pass on to young people. “Some fantastic housing Catholic Times Reporter catholic business spotlight inspectors took me under their wing when I screwed A monthly feature highlighting Catholic business owners and up,” he said. “I honed my electric, plumbing, roof- entrepreneurs working to share their faith in the marketplace. ing and welding skills. I’d often bring a mattress A businessman from Columbus’ south side is and a hot plate to a house I was rehabbing and live planning to give back to his community by starting there until the job was done.” a pre-apprenticeship program to teach skilled trades He doesn’t believe in what he calls “the jailhouse look” of door and window security bars, and his Roesch switched careers after the recession of to at-risk youth. 2008. “I learned some very expensive lessons,” Tom Roesch, whose company, Iron Fortress Se- work shows it. Bikes for All People’s security sys- tem looks more like an art installation, displaying a he said. “I loved developing real estate but never curity, provides security systems for homes and used a real estate agent. I was self-taught, learning businesses, is working with the YouthBuild Colum- family of cyclists, plus sunrays and clouds, all craft- ed from metal. The historical society’s window and how to creatively acquire, develop, sell, trade and bus Community School of Columbus to develop a put options on property with no money down. Most curriculum in which 10 young people will split time door screens feature a sunray design, as do securi- ty bars made by Iron Fortress Security for Shade’s projects I purchased in the inner city were distressed between the classroom and Roesch’s business and in some fashion. Vandalism, robbery and burglary learn basic welding and metal fabrication. Restaurant on the south side. Roesch’s work also is featured at the Hotel St. were a common occurrence, so I realized the need YouthBuild is a charter school where at-risk stu- for home security and reinvented myself.” dents work toward a high school diploma while Clair Apartments on the city’s east side, where per- formers such as Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington and When he founded Iron Fortress Security in 2012, learning job skills in areas such as construction or his main product was steel cages for air conditioners. health care. Sammy Davis Jr. stayed when appearing in Colum- bus at a time when some hotels would not admit The cages now make up about 20 percent of his busi- “I’m going to start the school year with five stu- ness, as he has combined his problem-solving talent dents here in the shop learning welding for a week, Black guests. The outside of the building features Roesch’s handcrafted Venetian Gothic-style iron with his skills in design and engineering to do more then going to school for a week, returning here for specialty work. He also said all his business purchas- a week and so forth. Five more will reverse that fencing and gates. Roesch, 65, grew up on Columbus’ southeast es are made with neighborhood merchants, even if it pattern, starting at school for a week, then coming means spending more than if he would buy supplies here and continuing to alternate between school and side as a member of Christ the King Church and has three older brothers and two younger sisters. He from larger stores such as Home Depot and Lowe’s. shop,” Roesch said. “I’m hoping to add more to Roesch said his donated work for Bikes for All the curriculum because I mastered all sorts of trade and his wife of 26 years, Mary (Cassidy) Roesch, are members of Columbus Corpus Christi Church. People, an outreach of the United Methodist Church skills while working in the residential real estate for All People, which is adjacent to the bike shop, business, but we’ll start with welding. They graduated from Columbus Bishop Hartley High School, as did their daughters, Tess and So- would have cost about $18,000. It was not supposed “I’ve lived and worked most of my life in the to be a donation, but he said the church would not south side, and I see all these beautiful inner-city phie. After high school, “I tried college but was des- pay that amount, and he wanted to provide more children who start out with such promise, but every- than the “jailhouse look.” thing is stacked against them,” Roesch said. “The tined for the business world,” Tom Roesch said. “I was always good with my hands, so I got into “I needed the work,” he said. “And I learned that kids here need something to keep them focused and if I donated my services, I could get a tax credit. So to give them some hope for the future, and the com- construction and eventually became a construction supervisor for Winslow Homes. I got my ‘college’ I went ahead with the project, designing it on nights munity needs a greater sense of safety and security. and weekends, and everyone’s been very pleased “I want those kids to learn to be calm, especially there. My job had me do everything they didn’t subcontract out. This included things like installing with the result. when making mistakes; to have fun; to give them “That and my work with the historical society mentorship and good counsel so they can take pride drain tile around the footers of buildings by hand and digging sump pumps. That got me interested and elderly homeowners got me thinking about all in what they’re doing and in their appearance. Once the people who could use the services I provide but the program gets started, maybe we can have some in buying distressed housing in the inner city, im- proving it and selling it – what people now know as can’t afford it, and that led to Angels From Parsons physical education classes, and I can teach them the Avenue.” lessons I’ve learned from being an entrepreneur.” ‘flipping’ houses.” He was a house flipper before it was fashionable All the financing for the new organization has Roesch has given his pre-apprenticeship program come from Roesch so far. He needs sponsors if he is the name Angels From Parsons Avenue because his for about 30 years. During that time, he gained much more of the construction knowledge he hopes to attain his goals. shop is located at 2000 Parsons Ave. “My regular business took a big hit from the “I remember looking across the street one time coronavirus,” he said. “I’m hoping there are busi- and telling someone, ‘Wouldn’t it be something if a nesses and individuals who want to see this neigh- flock of angels swooped down and said to the busi- borhood’s businesses prosper and would like to be ness owners, “We are here to help you. We appre- able to say that they helped by being part of An- ciate you being here.” We need to keep those core gels From Parsons Avenue. It’s good business, but businesses here,” he said. it also will provide donors with a tax deduction and That conversation resulted in the name Angels the satisfaction of knowing they’ve made an impact From Parsons Avenue for the program, which is a and can see the results in real time. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The program is “All my life, I’ve felt a sense of God’s presence the subject for Franklin University’s summer quar- protecting me, especially since my father died in ter class on marketing of such organizations. 1999,” he said. “He’s been guiding me, and I talk Roesch wants the program to fulfill his vision to Him daily. That’s why I was determined to have by providing customized security and property my kids go to Catholic schools. The strength of that solutions at little or no charge to South Side home- presence makes me know that someone has my owners and businesses who can’t afford such im- back and makes me aware of how much I have to provements. Participants in the pre-apprenticeship be thankful for. program would put those solutions together. “I want to reach out and express this through my Roesch in the past year has donated his services ministry to the kids who will be coming here, in the to Bikes for All People at 934 Parsons Ave. and the hope it will make them aware that there are conse- Columbus Historical Society at 717 W. Town St. Tom Roesch’s Angels from Parsons Avenue is a pre-appren- quences to what they do and rewards if they do it and to several elderly neighbors. ticeship program for at-risk youth. CT photo by Tim Puet the right way.” August 2, 2020 Catholic Times 19 Ready grad’s scholar-athlete award the second for family By Doug Bean High School).” Catholic Times Editor If there’s one characteristic that describes Bair, Byrum says it’s her drive to not just be good in ev- Winning The Columbus Dispatch-Encova Insur- erything she does but to achieve greatness, whether ance Scholar-Athlete Program’s top female award through engaging in hundreds of hours of volunteer has turned into a family affair for the Bairs. work at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, running Lindsey Bair, a 2020 graduate of Columbus Bish- outside of practices to improve her fitness, studying op Ready High School, was announced as the re- for the ACT to raise her score, or working 70 hours cipient of the award during a virtual presentation on a week this summer to save money for college. Saturday, July 11. Lindsey repeated a feat that older “You saw that (determination) both off the field sister Courtney first accomplished five years ago. and on the field in everything she did,” Byrum said. Lindsey received $8,500 out of a total of $75,000 Bair considers her most memorable moments as in scholarships presented to 23 winners selected an athlete the first goal she scored in a high school from among 201 scholar-athletes nominated from soccer game as a freshman against Columbus 106 central Ohio high schools. School for Girls and a 3,200-meter relay race at A banquet normally takes place each year to the state track meet, also during her freshman year, recognize the honorees, but because of the global when she ran the third leg of the event and moved coronavirus pandemic, the names were announced her team from 16th to ninth. by 2012 and 2016 Olympic gold medal-winning Like all other student-athletes across the country, gymnast Gabby Douglas during a special broadcast she lost her senior track season when the Ohio High on WBNS-TV in Columbus. School Athletic Association called off spring sports Before the show, the finalists were sent an email as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. informing them that they were receiving a schol- “I was pretty upset the first day when we found arship, but Bair didn’t know it was the grand prize out,” she said. “But I continued to train just like we until Douglas revealed the winner as Bair and her were going to have track season to stay in shape and family watched at home from their living room. give me something to do. I understood that it wasn’t “I love Gabby Douglas, and when she announced just cancelled for me. It was cancelled for every- my name, I was like ‘She knows who I am,’” Bair Bishop Ready’s Lindsey Bair was named central Ohio’s top body. And so that helped put it in perspective.” said. female scholar-athlete. Photo courtesy Bishop Ready HS Bair, who graduated from Ready in May, will Jack Foley, a classmate at Ready, earned a $2,000 head in August to the University of South Carolina, scholarship as one of two second runners-up among where she will major in civil engineering. the male student-athlete honorees. Abby Giesler of Bair’s soccer coach, was not surprised about the “I’ve always been interested in science. That was Columbus Bishop Watterson High School was one honor. my favorite subject,” Bair said. “I chose civil engi- of 10 recipients of a $1,000 scholarship. “She’s an amazing athlete and, I know from neering because I’ve always been really involved in Not only did Bair follow in her sister’s footsteps, talking with her, an amazing scholar,” Byrum said. environmental science projects and interested in en- but she continued a strong legacy of representation Bair led the Silver Knights in scoring last season. vironmental issues, and I thought civil engineering from diocesan high schools. Aaron Wood of Lan- She played soccer for all four years in high school was a good combo.” caster Fisher Catholic and Mitchell Bergmann of and totaled 19 goals as a freshman, junior and se- Her older sisters, Jordan and Courtney, attend- Columbus Bishop Hartley were back-to-back win- nior. Statistics were unavailable for her sophomore ed another Southeastern Conference school, both ners of the top male student-athlete award in 2016 year. graduating from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, and 2017, respectively. “She’s one that pushed the players to be better Tennessee. Jordan is a manufacturing engineer for Bair accumulated 12 varsity letters at Ready in and to do better,” Byrum said. “On the field, she Emerson in Boulder, Colorado, after earning a de- was one of those players when it comes to crunch gree in chemical and biomolecular engineering. soccer, track, basketball and cross country, earn- ing All-Central District honors in track and soccer. time who’s going to say ‘I’m going to take over the Courtney begins medical school this fall at Duke In the classroom, she was an advanced placement game, and we’re going to win because I’m not go- University. scholar with honors and graduated with a 3.96 ing to let them lose.’” A younger sister, Allison, will be a junior this fall grade-point average. Byrum recalled a postseason tournament game at Ready. Their parents, Robert and Dorothy, are “When I was nominated, I was kind of surprised,” during Bair’s junior year that typified her moxie. Central Catholic League alumni, having graduated Bair said. “I had been playing sports and keeping “It was an up-and-down season and we were from Ready and Columbus St. Francis DeSales in up on my academics for four years so I could better learning how to play and work together,” he said. 1982. myself for college, but it was never for an award. “What we found out quickly going into the tourna- The Bairs are members of Grove City Our Lady It’s really rewarding that all that hard work did go ment game is that when we score first, we don’t lose. of Perpetual Help Church, but Lindsey said she and towards something.” So we told the girls that if we want to win this game her friends often attend Mass at Columbus St. Mary, A team of Dispatch judges evaluated academic we have to score first. And it was just 23 seconds Mother of God Church in German Village, where and athletic performance, school leadership, com- into the game when Lindsey scored, and we ended Ready’s chaplain, Father Vince Nguyen, serves as munity service and other criteria. Chris Byrum, up winning the game 2-1 (over Amanda-Clearcreek pastor.

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Church in Latin America: How you can make a difference Message from bishop By Sister Zephrina Mary GracyKutty a marvelous effect in serving the poor Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Diocesan Missions Office Director as well as reaching out with spiritual Soon our diocese will take up the food.” national collection for the Church in According to the Catechism of the Latin America. This collection helps The United States Conference of Catholic Church, “Charity is the theo- to share the faith in regions like the Catholic (USCCB) invites logical virtue by which we love God mountainous Andahuaylas province you to help our brothers and sisters in above all things and our neighbor as of Peru, where most of the people of the Catholic Church of Latin Amer- ourselves for the love of God.” (CCC the Talavera district speak Quechua. ica and the Caribbean. The Church 1822) In other words, the love of To better minister to these people, in Latin America collection supports neighbor is inseparable from the love the parish of Santiago Apostol led a pastoral work and other spiritual pro- of God. It can be compared with both project to prepare Quechua-language grams in Latin America. This yearly sides of a coin. As we know, God is audiovisual materials about evangeli- collection helps to strengthen connec- the author of life and He is residing in zation and Sacred Scripture. The par- tions between the Church in the Unit- our soul. He asks us to listen the cry ish also created digital materials and ed States and the Church in the Latin of others. When we extend our hands furnished a room to serve as a library America. We are called to be the her- and heart to the needy, we wipe the to hold these and other resources. alds of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The tears of many who endure hardships Support from the collection for the root of this call is to do charity – to pecially Guatemala, Bolivia, Haiti, in life. The missionary spirit makes Church in Latin America helped cover serve the least. This upcoming collec- El Salvador and Belize, are in need of a difference in their lives by accom- the necessary costs of the project — tion in our diocese is August 1-2. generous help. In Guatemala, nearly plishing evangelization, discipleship, allowing the first series of materials Pope Francis encourages us to two-thirds of children live in extreme building a church, housing and many to be created in June 2018. By sup- hear the whisper of God’s calling poverty. Almost 50 percent of chil- other activities for the needy. porting this collection, you help share through his mission message: “We dren are suffering from malnutrition. In 2019, the Diocese of Columbus the faith more fully with underserved must stretch out our hands, as Jesus Jim Cavnar, president of Cross Cath- contributed $68,154.68 to the collec- indigenous peoples in remote areas of does with us.” Jesus is lavishly giving olic Outreach (CCO), said, “Hunger tion. I would like to thank you for your Latin America. graces and blessings to us from His and poverty clearly remain as a chal- generosity on behalf of Bishop Robert We are encouraged to realize the fullness. When we witness for God’s lenge for the poor, just as they were Brennan and the USCCB commit- bond of solidarity that exists in this love through our Catholic identity, in Christ’s time on Earth. The utmost tee in charge of the collection for the hemisphere with our brothers and sis- we become missionaries. We strong- need of a child is food. There is no Church in Latin America. This collec- ters who are rich in spirit, but lacking ly believe there is a divine eye that way to stop the cry of a hungry child tion is a tremendous opportunity for in the material resources to participate sees what we do for the least among without providing food. To satisfy his/ all the faithful to participate actively fully in the life of the Church. Our us. Our generous contributions will be her hunger, we have to give food. And in the evangelizing mission and min- diocese takes up this collection the seen in God’s treasury. also it is very necessary to feed the istries of the Church. Your gifts and weekend of August 1-2. Your support The Gospel teaches us: “Give and it hungry with spiritual food, which is prayers will be a great blessing for the truly makes a difference. Together, let will be given to you.” (Luke 6:38) Our the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As Chris- poorest of the poor who benefit from us ask the Lord to continue to bless us support and gifts will bring the Gospel tians, our baptismal call obliges us to this outreach of funds. Trust in God’s in all that we do. to the Universal Church. Therefore, encounter Jesus through our generous promises and know that no gift will go Sincerely yours in Christ, no limits for charity and it becomes an support. The support of the Church unrewarded! Remember, “God loves Most Rev. Robert J. Brennan, DD apostolate for the salvation of souls. missions in developing countries has a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7) Bishop of Columbus The Latin American countries, es- St. John the Baptist honorees Lemonade stand benefits food collective

A reception at Columbus St. John the Baptist Church honored young people who were the recipients of awards sponsored by the parish. The Father Casto Marrapese scholarship was awarded to Jaden Erwin, Alexa Kreuzer, Gabriella Cugini, Julia Pallone, Vicenzo Fris- sora, Chiara Baker and Elena McSweeny. Father Marrapese was the parish’s pastor from 1974 to 1991 and founded the Columbus Italian Festival in 1980. Anne Marazita received the Piave Club award and Marco Giambrone was honored with the Quaranto family award. Pictured are (from left): first row, Jaden Erwin, Anne Marazita, Alexa Kreuzer, Ga- Ella Patterson, who will be entering first grade at Columbus Trinity Elementary School briella Cugini and Julia Pallone; second row, Marco Giambrone, Deacon Frank Iannarino this fall, set up a lemonade stand that raised $828 for the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. and Vicenzo Frissora. Photo courtesy St. John the Baptist Church She is shown with her mother, Sarah. Photo courtesy Trinity Elementary School