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December 2, 2018 First week of volume 68:9 OF COLUMBUS TIMES

prepare your hearts during advent for the coming of jesus Catholic Times 2 December 2, 2018

Editor’s reflections by Doug Bean America’s patronal feast day First Week “I am the .” ing during Ad- The Virgin Mary spoke these vent. The so- words to St. Bernadette Soubirous lemnity helps of Advent on March 25, 1858, when she ap- deepen our peared to the young girl for the 16th devotion and time in a grotto at a garbage dump heightens the in France. That humble spot is rec- sense of sacredness of the season in Catholic Foundation welcomes ognized throughout the world as preparation for the great celebration Lourdes, where millions come to re- of the Nativity of the Lord – the birth Christy Steffy ceive spiritual and physical healing. of the Savior from the womb of His The Catholic Foundation has select- tions services sector for more than 20 Mary’s appearances to this poor immaculately conceived Mother. ed Christy Steffy to be its new develop- years, most recently at CenturyLink peasant girl confirmed the infalli- Hopefully, most Catholics under- ment officer. She joins Loren Brown, Communications in customer care ble doctrine promulgated four years stand that the Immaculate Concep- chief executive officer; Scott Hartman, and operations. She received a bach- earlier by Pius IX that the tion refers to the conception of the vice president of develop- elor of science degree Mother of God was truly conceived sinless Mary and not the conception ment; and David Clark, from Kent State Univer- without the stain of original sin in of Jesus in her womb. The latter is development officer, in sity and a master’s de- the womb of her mother, St. Anne. commemorated at the their efforts to meet the gree in business admin- On Saturday, Dec. 8, the Latin-rite of the Annunciation of the Lord, needs of the schools, par- istration from Franklin in the United States celebrated on March 25, when the ishes and ministries with- University. observes the Solemnity of the Im- Archangel Gabriel overshadowed in the diocese. She lives in Bexley maculate Conception as a holy day the Blessed Mother and announced Steffy attended Dover with her husband, Eric, of obligation. Our Lady of the Im- to her that she would miraculously St. Joseph Church and and their children, Gen- maculate Conception serves as the conceive and bear the Son of God. School and her parents evieve and Nadia. “I am patroness of the United States, and This event also is referred to as also are St. Joseph - excited to work at The thus the solemnity is never abrogat- the Incarnation, which comes nine ioners. She is a member of Catholic Foundation and ed, even when it falls on a weekend. months to the day before Christ’s Columbus St. Catharine Christy Steffy I look forward to serving Next weekend, all Catholics are birth is celebrated on Dec. 25. Church, where she has our Catholic commu- obliged to attend either on the Many pilgrims will visit the Ba- been active with the PSR Parent Core nity,” she said. “I want to further the vigil of the solemnity, which is Fri- silica of the National Shrine of the Team, Alpha Course, Women’s Minis- Foundation’s mission to educate and day, Dec. 7, or during the morning Immaculate Conception to honor try, and Connect Group, and as a gen- inform others about stewarding God’s or early afternoon on Saturday, Dec. Our Lady. Because she is Ameri- eral volunteer. She also volunteers for gifts in support of the many Catholic 8. Check your parish schedule of ca’s patroness, the basilica in Wash- the Bexley Women’s Club and the Ro- ministries and programs which touch Masses for the weekend. ington is considered the nation’s tary Club and is the treasurer of Bexley so many lives.” This makes it incumbent upon pre-eminent Marian shrine. Its vis- Music Parents. To learn more about The Catholic Catholics to attend Mass twice itor list has included St. John Paul Before joining The Catholic Foun- Foundation, visit www.catholic-foud- during the weekend. Going to Mass II, St. Teresa of Calcutta, Pope Ben- dation, she worked in the communica- nation.org/ourteam. on Friday evening or Saturday morn- edict XVI and Pope Francis. ing for the Solemnity of the Immac- Not everyone can go to the shrine, ulate Conception will not fulfill the but you can make it to Mass at your Holy Day of Obligation Sunday Mass obligation. Saturday local parish and recite the nine-day evening Masses on Dec. 8 will count Immaculate Conception novena, Saturday, December 8, 2018 toward the Sunday obligation and found in numerous prayer books not the Immaculate Conception. In and online, that begins on Nov. 30. The solemnity of the immaculate conception layman’s terms, “no two-fers.” “O, Mary, conceived without sin, of the blessed virgin mary Two weekend Masses shouldn’t be pray for us who have recourse to seen as a burden, but as a great bless- Thee.” Check individual parishes for schedule of Holy Day Mass times

Front Page photo: CATHOLIC Bishop Frederick F. Campbell, DD, PhD: President & Publisher Doug Bean: Editor ([email protected]) Advent is here TIMES Tim Puet: Reporter ([email protected]) The four candles on an David Vance: Graphic Designer Advent sym- Copyright © 2018. All rights reserved. Catholic Times (USPS 967-000) (ISSN 745-6050) is the Mailing Address: 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH 43215 bolize the four Sun- newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus, Ohio. It is days of Advent, which published weekly 45 times per year with exception of every other Editorial/Advertising: (614) 224-5195 FAX (614) 241-2518 begins Sunday, Dec. 2. week in June, July and and the week following . Subscriptions: (614) 224-6530 FAX (614) 241-2573 Subscription rate: $25 per year, or call and make arrangements CNS photo with your parish. Postage Paid at Columbus OH 43218. ([email protected]) Postmaster: Send address changes to Catholic Times, 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH 43215. Please allow two to four weeks for change of address. December 2, 2018 Catholic Times 3 Nursing school president commissioned More than 140 people attended a Mass and com- to fulfill her obligations in the spirit of the , missioning ceremony for Dr. Ann Marie T. Brooks, to continue the college’s dedication to Catholic val- president of the Mount Carmel College of Nursing, ues, and to steward the resources entrusted to her. on Monday, Nov. 12 at the college. Those attending pledged to work with Brooks to Brooks was appointed as the college’s president support and strengthen that mission. in August after serving as interim president since Father Jerry Francik of the Archdiocese of Bal- June 2017. timore, who has provided spiritual guidance to Edward Lamb, president and chief executive offi- Brooks for many years, was celebrant for the Mass. cer of the Mount Carmel Health System, performed Music was provided by members of the choirs of the rite of commissioning, entrusting Brooks with Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral and Columbus the mission handed down by the Sisters of the Holy Church, directed by Shawn Kenney, Cross who founded the college 115 years ago. He Holy Family music director. said the mission “calls for a person who under- Those in attendance included Mount Carmel stands complexity, leads with graciousness and in- colleagues and board members, family members, tegrity, provides vision and, at her very foundation, former colleagues from the nursing school of The reflects faith and trust in both the presence and the Catholic University of America, where Brooks was power of a loving God.” , and representatives of local colleges and uni- Dr. Ann Marie Brooks is commissioned as Mount Carmel Brooks then accepted her call to lead the college, versities. School of Nursing president by Edward Lamb. Photo/MCSN Sister Rosemary Loomis visits Somerset school Sister Rosemary Loomis, OP, spent two days vis- knew a book could relate so much to my past.” lumbus, and her work with the national Parents of iting students at Somerset Holy School, where she The school’s assistant principal, Sister Nancy Murdered Children/Other Homicide Victims Survi- was principal from 1978-81. Ames, OP, said the presentation was extremely vors organization. Sister Rosemary has been a grief counselor for valuable, since grief is not normally discussed in a She did not read from Henry’s Hope, but sold more than 20 years and also is a writer of children’s school setting. She said opening the door so stu- all the copies she had brought with her. She has books. She used both these gifts for her book Hen- dents can talk about their feelings can speed up the two more children’s books – titledAd Thefor Thanksgiv Catholic- Times for Ordering ry’s Hope, which ing Train and Other Adventures and Lessons from tells the story of Momma, that will be released soon. Henry, a baby wal- rus whose father has been killed by tusk hunters. The book addresses the issues of grief and working through anxiety, fear St. St.John John Chrysostom Chrysostom and sadness over the ByzantineByzantine Catholic Catholic Church Church death of a loved one. 58585858 CClevelandleveland Ave., Ave., Columbus Columbus 43231

When Sister Annualth Christmas Cookie Sale Rosemary read 13 Annual Christmas Cookie Sale December 9, 8,2017 2018 the story to Holy 10:00am until 2:00pm Trinity students, 10:00am until 2:00pm she passed a pil- PreorderPreorder by calling by614-882-6103 calling 614 and -follow882 the-6103 prompts low around that or on the web at www.byzantinecolumbus.com was made to look and follow the prompts like Henry and to TTrayrays of of6+ Dozen6 “Baker’s assorted Christmas Dozen Cookies” assorted $35 ea provide a physi- Sister Nancy Ames, OP (center left), and Sister Rosemary Loomis, OP, surrounded by Somerset - $6 per pkg - Pkg is one dozen per filling (sold fro- Pirogi Christmas Cookies - $35 cal connection and Holy Trinity School students. Photo courtesy Holy Trinity School zen). Fillings: Potato & Cheese, Sauerkraut, Sweet Cheese comfort for the loss or WPirogi,hole Prune Pot ato & Cheese, Sauerkraut of Henry’s father. healing process that may come from the loss of a Nut,Sweet Apricot Cheese and Poppyseed or Prune Rolls - $6 - $12per ea pkg - 11” Younger students embraced the pillow, while parent, sibling, grandparent or friend. long (sold frozen) Pkg is one dozen per filling (frozen) older ones were more impressed with Sister Rose- Principal William Noll said Sister Rosemary’s Pirogi and rolls are in limited supply, please order early to mary’s presentation and how the book addressed program was one of the most important activities ensureNut, availability Apricot for your and order. Poppyseed Rolls the topic of grief. Her reading and the discussion the school has offered students in his three years at 11” long (frozen) -$12 which followed were not just for students who had Holy Trinity. Cash or Check only accepted in payment. TheAll church Preorders will be open during sale be for pithosecked who upwish byto visit. lost a loved one, but for every student, since all will Sister Rosemary also conducted an evening All Preorders1:00pm must or beitems picked will up by be1:00 offeredpm or items for will be face that situation at some point in their lives. seminar on grief for the adult faith community of offered for general sale. Sister Rosemary donated two of her books – Hen- Somerset St. Joseph and Holy Trinity churches. general sale. ry’s Hope and Mr. Irvin’s Eggs – to the school li- She discussed some of her experiences in dealing brary. Following the presentation, teachers had stu- with grieving people, her current ministry as a grief dents write reflections. One student wrote, “I never counselor for the Egan-Ryan funeral homes in Co- Catholic Times 4 December 2, 2018 LIVINGFaith The gift of the Immaculate Conception My family reacted with a touch “Only say the word…” of shock on hearing that I would be She reaches out her hand… baptized and confirmed in the Cath- “… and I shall be healed.” olic Church. Finding Faith in Everyday Life What they saw, living hundreds Sarah Reinhard … and she pats my shoulder, point- of miles away, was a young wom- ing to her Son. He’s there, right be- an who had become smitten with a side her, chubby and cute and begging guy who everyone agreed was great. to be cuddled. What they remembered, from my re- might not like it, but I could accept traditional Christmas preparations God loved us so much that He pre- cent college years, was a barely civil it. for everyone around me. Somehow, vented Mary from having the burden anti-Christian who barely cooperated Despite my acceptance of them, Mary’s major feast gets knocked of original sin; she alone would be during mealtime prayers. though, many of the holy days of down on my priority list. able to carry the Messiah inside her I wasn’t going to do anything that obligation catch me by surprise. I Maybe it’s that it seems anticli- body. She still had to say “Yes” to I didn’t want to do. From the radio can’t blame it on being a convert; mactic to take my focus from Jesus the angel’s offer, though; she had to stations I programmed on my car I’ve been Catholic long enough to to His mother. Yeah, we love her. choose the life of immense joy and stereo to the clothes I wore, I wasn’t know better, and I spent quite a few Yeah, she’s great. Yeah, she deserves unbearable sorrow for herself. going to be just like everyone else. years working in a parish office. a crown and all of that. Mary’s Immaculate Conception is Paradoxically, I longed to blend in Since my conversion to the Church, Everyone around me, though, is often a point where Christians differ. with the crowd, to not stand out as a in fact, I’ve been focused on Catho- joyful, ecstatic, and positively be- It’s often contentious, but I think that “freak” or a “reject.” lic things almost full time. So how side themselves about that birth in the intellectual debate loses focus of It was a tightrope walk – one that could I not remember the holy days late December. They can’t wait to what we’re claiming when we call I often failed. of obligation? rejoice. They are looking for the star Mary the Immaculate Conception. Becoming Catholic required me to And yet, like many of those who in the sky, just waiting for the first When we call Mary perfect, when lay my pride down for good, like an were raised Catholic, I am still taken hint. They are decorating and lis- we blow her kisses and offer her flow- addict giving up his needle. I could aback by these little gifts sprinkled tening to special music and sending ers, when we sit at her feet and rest no longer be the main authority in throughout the year. I find myself greeting cards near and far. There’s our weary heads in her lap – in these my life if the “Catholic thing” was juggling my calendar (and the cal- supposed to be something special in moments, we do the very things God going to work; I had to accept that endars of all those in my care) and the air, and even in the secular realm would have us do. someone knew more than I did. hoping no one melts down (and that that flirts with atheism, you’ll catch a We approach a fellow human being Maybe that’s why I never really includes me!). smile and a softened attitude. – albeit one who reached a level of questioned the practice of holy days I seem to be most surprised, many This holy day that surprises me holiness we can only aspire to – and of obligation. I had already duked times, by the Feast of the Immac- every single year is a reminder of we give her our love. In loving her, in out the whole problem of authority; ulate Conception in early Decem- my heavenly family history. It’s also taking her hand, we can’t help but be if Mother Church said it was import- ber. I’m gearing up during the first inspiration for my aspirations. Mary led to Daddy. ant enough to change a weeknight’s week of Advent, trying to stay on was perfect – preserved from origi- Just as I cherish the way my daugh- peace to mayhem, then so be it. I track and focus while not scrooging nal sin, but not from the harrowing ters cozy up to my husband, so God effects of it (death and suffering) – holds dear the affection we show to DON’T KNOW WHERE TO PUT YOUR RETIREMENT SAVINGS? and because of her perfection, she His mother. He made her flawless, was fit to bear the King. because nothing less would do. He Open, transfer or rollover an existing IRA, 401k plan or Guaranteed fi rst-year interest If it weren’t for her, we wouldn’t stepped in front of the pit each of us rates based on opening balance2 bank CD to a Catholic Order of Foresters (COF) Advantage have all this Advent preparation. 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December 2, 2018 Catholic Times 5 ODU aims to lower textbook costs Eberhards host lay missionaries, seminarians Ohio Dominican University is tak- terials, combined with free open edu- ing steps to significantly reduce the cational resources, potentially could cost of textbooks for students, po- save students 50 to 80 percent when tentially saving them as much as 80 compared to purchasing course ma- percent. terials through traditional retail chan- As part of a pilot study that will nels. take place in the spring of 2019, When using inclusive access ma- ODU will introduce inclusive ac- terials, students enrolled in a course cess course materials from Barnes get guaranteed access to e-textbooks & Noble into 10 courses across a by the first day of class through Pan- range of subject areas. These ma- therLearn, ODU’s course manage- terials, which include e-textbooks ment system. Students are billed for and discounted courseware, will be those materials through the campus available to students at a steeply dis- bursar. Students who prefer to pur- counted rate through a partnership chase or rent textbooks will have the Ryan and MaryBeth Eberhard of Sunbury St. John Neumann Church hosted their sixth between OhioLINK, which includes option to opt out. annual gathering for Pontifical College Josephinum seminarians and young lay mis- ODU as a member institution, and Benefits of using inclusive access sionaries working in the diocese. Also in attendance was Father Don Franks, pastor of major publishers including Pearson, materials include significant price Dresden St. Ann and Mattingly Settlement St. Mary churches. It was a day of football, McGraw-Hill Education, Macmillan reduction of courseware and e-text basketball, praise and worship, cards and general camaraderie. Food was cooked by Learning, and Wiley & Sons, Inc. materials; immediate and guaranteed families from Worthington St. Michael, Columbus Immaculate Conception, New Albany ODU estimates that students in the access to all required materials on the Resurrection, Newark St Francis de Sales, Sunbury St. John Neumann, Newark Blessed 10 courses will save nearly $25,000 first day of class; and straightforward Sacrament and Columbus Holy Family churches. Turkeys were provided by the Knights of on textbooks and other course mate- billing through the bursar, along Columbus. Photos courtesy Eberhard family rials, with an average savings of $115 with tuition. This means students do per textbook savings. The university not need to wait for financial aid or acquire textbooks, particularly in the dents who drop a course within the expects to expand the use of inclu- scholarship money to arrive before case of students who may not be fa- required add/drop dates. sive access course materials during purchasing textbooks. miliar with various strategies to ac- For more information on ODU’s the fall 2019 semester. Other benefits include a reduced quire textbooks inexpensively; and inclusive access initiative, visit Using inclusive access course ma- work and stress for students as they automatic reimbursement for stu- ohiodominican.edu/InclusiveAccess. Catholic Times 6 December 2, 2018 Source of settlements on sex abuse; Franciscan to sponsor fee for ‘nullity’ gender-identity conference The claims of gender-identity activ- Transgender Moment, which directly ists will be analyzed during a confer- addresses the contradictions between Question & Answer ence sponsored by the Veritas Center the mainstream media’s flattering por- Father Kenneth Doyle for Ethics in Public Life at Franciscan trayal of transgender persons and the Catholic News Service University of Steubenville on Friday real effects that gender dysphoria has and Saturday, April 5 and 6, 2019. on families and individuals. The event’s title is “The Trans- Anderson, a senior research fellow The news reports of settlements charge. (He also intimated that a fair gender Moment: Understanding and at the Heritage Foundation, is also a made in the millions of dollars to number of marriages might actually be Responding to Gender Identity in visiting fellow at the Veritas Center victims of clergy sex abuse trou- invalid and that tribunal judges should Contemporary Culture.” It will bring and the editor of Public Discourse, a Q together scholars and experts from journal of the Witherspoon Institute. ble me. Were there assets from seek to “determine if there was an orig- wills and estates on reserve for that inal lack of consent, either directly be- law, medicine, philosophy, psychol- He will be joined by speakers in- purpose? Where did all that money cause of a lack of a valid intention, or ogy, and theology to examine the cluding Anthony Esolen, professor come from? (Metuchen, New Jersey) because of a grave lack of understand- causes behind gender dysphoria and of English at Thomas More College; National Public Radio reported in ing of marriage itself.”) the increasingly radical nature of gen- Dr. Michelle Cretella, president of the August 2018 that and re- Previous to this, diocesan marriage der-identity political activists. American College of Pediatricians; and ligious orders in the United States courts customarily charged a fairly There will be interdisciplinary pan- Mary Hasson, the Kate O’Beirne fellow A els, with a focus on the application of at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. had thus far paid settlements totaling nominal fee for processing an annul- more than $3 billion to victims of cler- ment – to cover the cost, for example, natural law, on topics ranging from the The weekend will conclude with a gy sexual abuse. The settlements have of having the testimony evaluated by philosophical contradictions behind panel discussion with undergraduate come, not from any “secret assets,” but a psychologist. (Fees were waived in gender-identity activism to the science members of the Veritas Center fel- from a combination of cash, proceeds cases of financial difficulty.) Since and scholarship backing those claims. lowship, who are students at Fran- from the sale of land and buildings, 2015, though, certainly most dioceses The keynote speaker will be Ryan ciscan. Registration is $50 for guests and insurance payments. – if not all – have eliminated the fees T. Anderson, author of When Har- and free for Franciscan students, What must be said first, though, is entirely. ry Became Sally: Responding to the staff, and . that no financial amount is sufficient to Anyhow, in your case the issue of compensate victims for their suffering. fees is irrelevant, since you don’t need As Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of a full-fledged marriage . I Father Machnik to lead pilgrimage St. Paul-Minneapolis said in May 2018 am not entirely sure, from your ques- Father Ted Machnik, pastor of Cir- clude Notre Dame Basilica, the tomb when announcing a settlement of $210 tion, whether the woman you now cleville St. Joseph Church, will lead and shrines of St. Marguerite d’You- million in restitution to several hun- want to marry in a Catholic ceremony a pilgrimage to shrines in New York ville and St. Kateri Tekakwitha, and dred survivors, “I recognize that the is the same woman you married earlier state and the Canadian province of St. Joseph’s , which St. Andre abuse so much from you – your in the Methodist church. Quebec later this year. An informa- Bessette (“Brother Andre”) inspired childhood, your innocence, your safe- If it is – and assuming that you had tional meeting about the tour will take and where he is buried. ty, your ability to trust and, in many not received a dispensation from the place on Tuesday, Jan. 8 in the church Pilgrimage participants also will cases, your faith. ... The church let you Catholic Church to marry her in the hall, 134 W. Mound St. have time on their own to explore the down, and I’m very sorry.” Methodist ceremony – what you would The deluxe motor coach trip will shops and restaurants of Montreal and That settlement funds came from ap- need to do is to go to confession and take place from Sunday, Aug. 11 to Quebec and experience the French proximately $170 million from insur- tell the priest that you were married in Saturday, Aug. 17, with participants Canadian atmosphere of those cities. ance carriers, as well as the sale of dioc- a ceremony not approved by the Cath- spending two nights each in Alexan- The cost for the tour is $1,990 per esan assets, including its three chancery olic Church. Then you would be clear dria Bay, New York, and the Canadian person, based on double occupancy. buildings on Cathedral Hill in St. Paul. to marry her in a Catholic ceremony. cities of Montreal and Quebec City. A single room is $655 extra. This The plan stipulates that a minimum of If, however, your earlier (Method- Highlights of the New York portion includes daily breakfasts and lunch- $50,000 be awarded to each claimant. In ist) marriage was to a different wom- of the tour will include a visit to the es, but does not include the cost of 2010, when the Diocese of Burlington, an, you do need to get that marriage National Shrine and Basilica of Our dinners, room service, or passports, Vermont, settled 26 lawsuits for nearly cleared away before being married in Lady of Victory in Lackawanna, near which are required for visitors to $18 million, it put its diocesan admin- a Catholic ceremony. Buffalo, and a boat tour of the Thou- Canada. istration building and a former Catholic What you would need now is just a sand Islands area on the St. Lawrence The trip is limited to 30 persons. summer camp on the real estate market declaration that this earlier marriage Seaway. In Quebec, pilgrims will For more information, contact Chris to help cover the cost. was never recognized by the Catholic visit the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Dougherty at (419) 345-2512 or Is there a fee for nullity? (I was Church – a from a Catholic tri- Quebec, the tomb of St. Francois de cdougherty@pinnaclepilgrimages. married in a Methodist church bunal stating the “absence of canonical Laval and the Basilica of St. Anne de com or Greg Kuns at (419) 307-3077 Qand now want to get remarried in form.” This is far simpler than a mar- Beaupre. Montreal-area stops will in- or [email protected]. a Catholic ceremony.) (City of origin riage annulment – and much quicker. withheld) Your first step should be to talk to your In 2015, Pope Francis, in speak- parish priest – or any priest you know ing to the Vatican’s marriage tri- – and he will guide you through the www.columbuscatholic.org Abunal, expressed his desire that all process. annulment processes should be free of December 2, 2018 Catholic Times 7

MAKING SENSE Out of Bioethics Father Tad Pacholczyk

Abortion funding — cutting off the blood supply Americans have long been dis- sprout nearby to nourish themselves, damages another.” way: “To ensure that taxpayers are not turbed by the fraud and waste that so Planned Parenthood continues The United States needs to elimi- forced to subsidize America’s num- often surrounds the federal govern- to tap into a number of federal and nate the financial lifeline of Planned ber-one abortion provider, Congress ment’s use of their tax dollars. They state governmental funding sources, Parenthood by defunding the organi- should make Planned Parenthood now have further reason to be up in including Medicaid and grants from zation of taxpayer dollars. Planned affiliates ineligible to receive either arms because of the way those tax Title X of the Public Health Services Parenthood supporters argue that Medicaid reimbursements or Title dollars support the practice of abor- Act. Eliminating this financial life- if this were to happen, low-income X grants if they continue to perform tion, even though such support, tech- line would significantly decrease the women would not be able to get need- abortions. Taxpayer money from these nically speaking, remains illegal. availability of direct abortion and ed health care. Yet federally qualified programs should instead be redirected The 1976 Hyde Amendment, a rider diminish its promotion, much as us- health centers (community health to the more than 9,000 federally qual- attached by Congress to federal spend- ing selective pharmaceuticals to shut centers) could be encouraged to take ified health center sites throughout the ing bills each year, states that federal down the growth of new blood vessels up the slack. They receive broad country that provide comprehensive tax dollars – particularly for Medicaid in tumors can starve them of their life- government funding and offer care primary health care for those in need – cannot be used to pay for abortions. line so they wither away. regardless of the patient’s ability to without entanglement in abortion.” Yet, approximately half a billion dol- The Guttmacher Institute, which pay, making available an even broad- lars of taxpayer money is received functions as a research arm of er array of primary care services than Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, PhD, annually by Planned Parenthood, the Planned Parenthood, has plainly ac- Planned Parenthood does, so women earned his doctorate in neuroscience largest provider of “pregnancy termi- knowledged the importance of gov- would actually have more health care from Yale and did postdoctoral work nations” in the United States. ernmental subsidies: “Because Title choices and options. Also, there are at Harvard. He is a priest of the Di- Although Planned Parenthood does X grants offer upfront funding to many more community health centers ocese of Fall River, Massachusetts, not directly receive Medicaid reim- providers (rather than payment after- than Planned Parenthood clinics na- and serves as director of education bursements for the abortion proce- the-fact, as with Medicaid or private tionwide. at The National Catholic Bioethics dures it performs, the inherent fungi- insurance), the program provides es- Jamie Hall and Roger Severino of Center in Philadelphia. See www.nc- bility of funds means that any money sential infrastructure support that al- the Heritage Foundation sum it up this bcenter.org. provided to Planned Parenthood ends lows health centers providing family up supporting and indirectly financing planning services to keep their doors its primary business, which is elective open for clients. Upfront funding Do You Feel Called? abortion. Taxpayer funding props up helps supply a cash-flow cushion for the nation’s largest abortion chain, providers.” We are a part of the Society of St. Vincent with more than 300,000 abortions car- Despite its “health care provider” De Paul, a Catholic lay organization focused ried out under the auspices of Planned veneer, Planned Parenthood is much on transforming our member’s lives through Parenthood each year. more of a menace than a benefit to the service to the poor. We are looking for two Many Americans object to taxpayer health and well-being of Americans. subsidies for this organization, seek- The organization has faced a string of self-motivated, service oriented, hard-working, and mission-driven ing to avoid any cooperation or in- scandals ranging from the sale of baby individuals who will put big love into the little things of life. Both our volvement in the serious evils it pro- body parts to overbilling and unsani- homeless shelter (St. Vincent Haven) and our Transitional Living Pro- motes. This is why pro-life Americans tary clinic conditions, from cover-ups gram (The Gardens on 6th) need new Program Directors. and individuals of conscience are urg- of sexual abuse of minors to botched ing that the organization be defunded, abortions, from falsified medical in- An ideal candidate for this position would exemplify virtue, have a to put a stop to the de facto circum- formation to LGBT activism, to the bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited university, pos- venting of the Hyde Amendment that promotion of offensive forms of sex sess a current license to practice social work, and have management happens every time Planned Parent- education to impressionable children. experience. This candidate must possess a great, but humble cour- hood takes advantage of some form of As U.S. Rep. Diane Black of Ten- government funding. nessee notes, “Planned Parenthood is age to face a myriad of challenging situations on a day to day basis. Yet Planned Parenthood continues both the largest abortion provider in to expand like a cancer not only in America and the largest recipient of If you feel you are called to serve the poor, encouraging them to the U.S., but also globally. As cancer Title X dollars. While Title X grants improve their lives, and improve your own through that service, please tumors need blood and oxygen for are intended to fund critical wom- submit a resume, with a cover letter, and references pertaining to your their continued growth, Planned Par- en’s health services for low-income previous place(s) of employment to [email protected]. enthood requires a lifeline of govern- Americans, Planned Parenthood mis- ment aid to support its killing activi- uses taxpayer dollars to (subsidize) its This position will pay $30,000 to $50,000 salary per year depending on ties. As cancer tumors release special abortion services. … Abortion is not qualifications. chemicals to make new blood vessels health care. It destroys one life and Catholic Times 8 December 2, 2018 DeSales teacher visits St. Anthony Ready students supply Thanksgiving meals

Columbus St. Francis DeSales High School French teacher Heather Evans visited Columbus St. Anthony School twice in one day. She read a book to students for the Read with a Stallion program and taught a lesson on Mardi Gras to a second-grade class as part of the DeSales feeder school outreach program. Photo courtesy St. Anthony School Early Interval plays at Trinity

Members of Columbus Bishop Ready High School’s Student Council, National Honor So- ciety, and Volunteer Club helped put together bags containing 125 Thanksgiving meals for those in need. The school also sponsored a food drive to benefit the Holy Family Soup Kitchen, among others. Each class collected different items: freshmen collected peanut butter, sophomores collected canned pasta, juniors gathered canned tuna or tuna and crackers packets, and seniors collected macaroni and cheese, while faculty members do- nated bottled water. Photo courtesy Bishop Ready High School

Marian Gift Shop (located inside St. Church) 313 N. State Street The Early Interval, a Columbus-based ensemble specializing in medieval, Renaissance Westerville, OH 43082 and Baroque music, performed on period instruments for students at Columbus Trinity 614.882.5257 Elementary School. The performance was sponsored by the Jefferson Academy of Music, a Columbus-based nonprofit community music school for young people. Photo courtesy Trinity Elementary School Ready students books “Give a Gift of Faith” Many unique religious items like... jewelry, saint medals, fonts, children’s books, nativities and ornaments

Hours: Monday & Friday 9:15 am – Noon Wednesday 2 – 7 pm Saturday 2 – 6 pm Columbus Bishop Ready High School’s Student Council collected more than 400 new and gently Closed Tues. & Thurs. Sunday 8:30 am – 2:30 pm used books for Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Pictured with some of the books are Student Council moderator Robert Wilson and council executive board members (from left) Linda Jiang, Abbey Wasto, Claire Kelley and Clarissa Bachelder. Photo courtesy Bishop Ready High School December 2, 2018 Catholic Times 9 Give to those in need this Christmas People need your help. They need able, from birth to death. meats, dry milk, vegetable oil, rice, Main St., Columbus. Volunteers are the basics: food, clothing, and house- Needed items: Gas gift cards, food pasta, peanut butter, etc. For a com- needed at St. Lawrence Haven during hold items. Without your help, many gift cards, gift cards for teenagers plete list, visit St. Stephen’s website preparation times (10 a.m. to noon). children will go without Christmas (from department stores such as Tar- at www.saintstephensch.org. Gift Monetary donations for your parish gifts this year. Can you make room in get and Meijer, bookstores, or stores cards from Kroger, Meijer or Giant St. Vincent de Paul conference are your life for our neighbors in need? selling music, games, and movies), Eagle, and monetary donations are always appreciated. If you can help, support our dioce- basic hygiene items, cleaning sup- always welcome. Deliver donations Catholic Charities Christmas Collection san-sponsored organizations or your plies, and monetary donations. by Sunday, Dec. 11. For details, con- This annual collection allows the parish and community ministries. If St. Francis Center tact Amy Kerns at (614) 294-6347, diocese to meet a variety of basic you need help, please give them a call. 108 W. Mill St., McArthur OH extension 136. needs directly and through diocesan Catholic Social Services (CSS) 45651. Phone: (740) 596-5820. Web- St. Vincent Family Center agencies and organizations, including 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH site: www.facebook.com/StFranci- 1490 E. Main St., Columbus OH those listed here. You can help share 43215. Phone (614) 221-5891. Web- sOutreachCenter. 43205. Phone: (614) 252-0731. Web- in this important work by generously site www.colscss.org. The center serves as a Catholic pres- site: www.svfc.org. supporting the Catholic Charities col- Catholic Social Services serves the ence in the southeastern part of the The St. Vincent Family Center lection this year. Look for the enve- poor and vulnerable through strength- Diocese of Columbus, assisting im- serves thousands of children and fam- lope in your parish envelope packet ening families, guides individuals poverished families in meeting their ilies living in the most impoverished for December. toward economic stability, provides most basic needs of food and clothing. neighborhoods in central Ohio. Each Diocesan Office for Social Concerns food and emergency assistance, coun- Needed items: Food pantry sta- Christmas season, many of these fam- 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH seling, case management, and afford- ples, new toys, clothing, gift cards ilies are unable to provide their little 43215. Phone: (614) 241-2540. Email able housing solutions, and gives sup- for teenagers (from department ones with gifts and memories that address: socmailbox@columbuscath- port to domestic violence survivors. stores such as Target and Meijer, make this time of year so special. olic.org. Website: www.columbus- CSS St. Francis Center bookstores, or stores selling music, Adopt A Family: Provides holiday catholic.org/social-concerns-office. 2311 Stockham Lane, Portsmouth games, and movies) and monetary gifts to families served by St. Vin- The Office for Social Concerns OH 45662. Phone (740) 353-3185. donations. Volunteers are needed to cent’s. Your presents may be the only serves as the central diocesan resource Attention: Barbara McKenzie help pack food and toys on Sunday gifts they receive. for Catholic social teaching, reaching The Portsmouth area has been hit and Monday, Dec. 11 and 12. For de- Specify your preference of fami- out through prayer, service, social jus- especially hard by the economic de- tails, email ariegel@columbuscatho- ly size and you’ll be appropriately tice education, and advocacy. Learn cline and opioid epidemic. Because lic.org or call (740) 596-5820. matched with a family in need. Each more about church teachings on so- of the community’s desperate need, St. Stephen’s Community House family will provide a wish list of items cial issues. Put your faith in action to the St. Francis Center fills a vital role. 1500 E. 17th Ave., Columbus OH that their child(ren) may need or want, make a difference in your community You can help it serve the many fami- 43219. Phone: (614) 294-6347. Web- then you can shop for their gifts. and around the world. lies it sees each Christmas by provid- site: www.saintstephensch.org. Gifts will be collected at the center Catholic Relief Services ing new sleeping bags (unwrapped) Serving since 1919, St. Stephen’s from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday CRS Ethical/Fair Trade (Home De- and Walmart gift cards (any amount) Community House is committed and Thursday, Dec. 5 and 6 and Sat- cor, Coffee, Chocolate, Candy, Jew- to the center. to brightening lives in the Linden urday, Dec. 8. Volunteers age 18 and elry, Apparel, Crafts, Eco-Friendly Use the center’s Amazon wish list neighborhood of Columbus and the older are greatly appreciated. Contact Gifts) to have your unwrapped Central Ohio Labor Council, AFL- Debra Huff at (614) 252-0731, exten- Catholic Relief Services is the delivered directly to the center. To CIO are collaborating to brighten sion 1132 or [email protected]. official international humanitarian order, visit www.amazon.com/reg- the holiday season for individuals Society of St. Vincent de Paul agency of the Catholic community istry/search and search “St. Francis and families who find themselves in 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH in the United States. When you shop Center.” a critical position because of situa- 43215. Phone: (614) 221-3554. Web- with CRS, you are supporting com- Drop off gift cards to Catholic So- tions such as stretched incomes, job site: www.vincentianvoice.org. panies that uphold the highest stan- cial Services, in care of Julie Napora- layoffs, foreclosures and family ill- The Society of St. Vincent de Paul dards of ethical and fair trade. By no, 197 E. Gay St., second floor, Co- ness. We are all familiar with fami- provides food, clothing, housing, and supporting CRS Ethical/Fair Trade lumbus OH 43215. lies in financial turmoil who cannot spiritual support to people in need. It programs (such as the Work of Hu- Mail donations to St. Francis Cen- afford to purchase traditional holiday operates in parishes across the dio- man Hands), you help bring fair ter, in care of Barbara McKenzie, food items. In an effort to minimize cese, many of them with food pan- prices, safer working conditions and 2311 Stockham Lane, Portsmouth OH some of the hardship felt by families, tries, and sponsors a daily lunch line environmentally sustainable prac- 45662. support is being requested from area at St. Lawrence Haven in Colum- tices to poor and disadvantaged art- The center is expecting as many as schools, churches and businesses. bus, a clothing center in Columbus, ists and farmers in the United States 1,000 children (infants to age 17) who You, your business or organization a shelter and transitional housing in and around the world (http://ethical- need your help this holiday season. can become a partner in this effort Newark, thrift stores in Lancaster, trade.crs.org). JOIN by collecting non-perishable food Newark and Marion, and many other CRS Gift Catalog (Joint Organization for Inner-City Needs) items (canned, boxed, bottled or ministries. CRS offers a gift catalog which 578 E. Main St., Columbus OH dried goods), or providing financial Needed items: Food, clothing (es- includes nearly 1,500 projects that 43215. Phone: (614) 241-2530. Web- support to purchase perishable items pecially men’s hats, gloves, socks, support long-term transformations site:www.columbuscatholic.org/join.. such as turkeys, bread, milk, fresh underwear, and coats for adults and of people and communities here and JOIN responds to people in need fruit and vegetables. children) and new, unwrapped gifts, overseas. Your purchases support hu- with emergency material assistance, Needed items: Nonperishable food wrapping paper, bows and volunteers man dignity and save lives (https:// serving nearly 100 families each day pantry items such as boxed hot or cold for the St. Vincent de Paul Clothing gifts.crs.org). with almost every problem imagin- cereal, canned beans, tuna, canned Center’s Christmas store at 578 E. Catholic Times 10 December 2, 2018 diocesan advent activities Churches and other organizations 6, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Renewal of vows Tree benefits St. Francis Center in 6:30 p.m., preceded by blessing of in- throughout the Diocese of Columbus of the Congregation of the Sons of the McArthur. Parish refers eight families fant Jesus figures. will be conducting special holiday Immaculate Conception by the par- to MoMM (Miracle of Mom’s Memo- Granville St. Edward – Giving programs and collecting gifts for the ish’s priests, Saturday, Dec. 8, 8:30 ry) Foundation for its annual Holiday Tree benefits parish St. Vincent de needy throughout the Advent and a.m. Mass. , a Filipino Blessings program, which provides Paul Society. Christmas seasons. In addition to the Christmas tradition featuring cele- families with support on holidays Grove City Our Lady of Perpetu- events listed, a number of parishes bration of Mass for nine consecutive throughout the year and at back-to- al Help – Family and children’s pho- have scheduled penance services at days, Saturday, Dec. 15 to Sunday, school time. Lunches for 200 homeless tos with Santa Claus adoring the in- various times throughout Advent. Dec. 23, 7:30 p.m. nightly except Dec. persons will be packed on Wednesday, fant Jesus, Shepherd’s Room, Sunday, The following is a listing of sea- 23, when Mass will be at 7, followed Dec. 26. Leftover Christmas treats will Dec. 9, 9 a.m. to noon. Lessons and sonal events in the diocese, as sent to by celebration dinner in Pastors’ Hall. be shared on Sunday, Dec. 30. carols, Monday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. the Catholic Times: Parish Christmas concert, Sunday, Columbus St. Patrick – Solemn Parish is distribution site for South- Buckeye Lake Our Lady of Mount Dec. 9, 3 p.m. Giving Tree benefits St. Vespers, Sundays, Dec. 2, 9 and 23, 7 west Christian Ministerial Associa- Carmel – , Sun- Vincent Family Center. p.m. Lessons and carols, Sunday, Dec. tion White Christmas program, Satur- days, Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 23, 9:30 to Columbus St. Dominic – Parish 16, 7 p.m. day, Dec. 22, noon to 4 p.m. Knights 10:30 a.m. Parish Giving Tree benefits Christmas concert, Sunday, Dec. 16, Columbus St. Philip – Parish St. of Columbus Council 4603 sponsors needy families in Buckeye Lake, He- 5 p.m. Vincent de Paul Society is collecting Giving Tree to supply gifts for chil- bron, Millersport and Thornville. dren in need. Silver Streaks seniors Canal Winchester St. John XXIII group and parish school students col- – Christmas concert with Ohio Do- lect socks for the homeless and needy minican University chorus, Sunday, children. Parish women’s association Dec. 9, 7 p.m. hats, scarves, gloves for the Columbus Corpus Christi and St. homeless. Ladislas – Lessons and carols, Sun- Heath St. Leonard – Giving Tree day, Dec. 9, 4 p.m., Corpus Christi. benefits parish families in need. Giving Trees at both parishes benefit Knights of Columbus and Women’s St. Vincent de Paul Society and Joint Guild collect new coats for children. Organization for Inner-City Needs Johnstown Church of the Ascen- (JOIN). sion – Knights of Columbus Tree of Columbus Holy Family – “To Je- Life program collects baby items for sus, Through Mary” women’s retreat, single mothers and crisis pregnan- led by Sister Joseph Andrew Bogdan- cy centers. Jesse Tree collects hats, owicz, OP, Saturday, Dec. 8, 9 a.m. scarves, gloves, mittens and baby Columbus Holy Spirit – Giving items for Newark Salvation Army Tree provides items for 25 children shelter for homeless families. in Whitehall city schools as part of Lancaster St. Mark – “Sing Christ- Kids Christmas program sponsored Members of the 2017 cast of “A Bethlehem Carol,” Powell St. Joan of Arc Church’s mas,” annual parish Christmas canta- by Whitehall Pride Foundation. annual Christmas program, to be presented at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Photo/St. Joan of Arc ta, Sunday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. Columbus Our Lady of Peace – Lancaster St. Mary – Church is fi- Boy Scout Troop 169 hosts Giving Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral new queen-size blankets for its food nal stop for Fairfield County Heritage Tree, in its 21st year of benefiting the – Lessons and carols with cathedral pantry clients, as well as large (sizes 5 Association’s 40th annual candlelight St. Francis Center in McArthur. choir and brass ensemble, Sunday, and 6) diapers. tour of eight downtown churches, Columbus Our Lady of Victory – Dec. 9, 3 p.m. Giving Tree benefits St. Delaware St. Mary – “Angels: A with 15-minute choral programs at Ninth annual Advent concert, featur- Vincent Family Center. Very Mary Advent” adult faith forma- each site. Saturday, Dec. 8, 6 to ap- ing parish choir and an orchestra, with Columbus St. Margaret of Cor- tion program with Todd Tucky proximately 9:30 p.m. Tickets $10 Advent and Christmas music of sever- tona – Parish’s Thursday Eucharistic and Julie Lutz, 6:30 p.m., Beitel Com- advance, $12 day of tour, $4 children. al traditions and styles, Sunday, Dec. Adoration concludes with Vespers mons. Themes: “Angels of the Old Marion St. Mary – Giving Tree 9, 3 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Society and Benediction, Dec. 6, 13, 20, 7 and New Testaments,” Wednesday, benefits nursing home and hospice Giving Tree benefits Bundled With p.m. Giving Tree benefits Twin Val- Dec. 5; “Angels in Our Lives Today,” residents in need. Love, Franklin County Children’s ley Health Care Center, Run the Race Wednesday, Dec. 19. Annual Advent Martin de Porres Center, Co- Services, and Run the Race Club. Club and St. Vincent Family Center. by Candlelight program sponsored lumbus – Retreat focusing on Mary Columbus – Christ- Columbus St. Mary, Mother of by parish women’s organization, with and her importance in Advent, led by mas concert with Worthington Kil- God – Bell choir and choral group talk by parish religious education di- Sister Louis Mary Passeri, OP, Satur- bourne High School singers, Thurs- present the sounds of the season rector Tina White on “Angels: Heav- day, Dec. 8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $20 fee day, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. as part of German Village Holiday enly Helpers,” Thursday, Dec. 13, 6 includes lunch. Columbus Women’s Columbus St. Elizabeth – Novena Lights tour, Sunday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. p.m., Beitel Commons. Christmas Chorus concert, Sunday, Dec. 9, 3 p.m. of the Immaculate Conception con- (Seating limited to those with special parish singalong, Saturday, Dec. 15, Marysville Our Lady of Lourdes tinues nightly through Friday, Dec. needs. Church still is being renovat- 7 p.m. Giving Tree benefits People in – Performance of Handel’s Messiah 7. Times: 6 p.m. Nov. 30, 6:30 p.m. ed.) Adopt-A- Family program bene- Need clearinghouse program. featuring local chorus and solo volun- Dec. 1, 6 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3, 5:30 p.m. fits parish families in need. Gahanna St. Matthew – Advent teers and central Ohio string ensem- Dec. 4, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 6 p.m. Dec. Columbus St. Matthias – Giving lessons and carols, Thursday, Dec. 20, ble, Saturday, Dec. 22, 7 p.m. Knights December 2, 2018 Catholic Times 11 of Columbus Council 5534 Dec. 16, 7 to 8 p.m. Showing of sponsors Adopt-A-Fami- the movie I Can Only Imagine, ly program and Marysville Monday, Dec. 17, noon. Youth Hope Center coat drive. group sings carols at the Arbors Giving Tree benefits Union nursing home in West Jefferson. County Care Train. Gift wrap collection for St. Fran- New Philadelphia Sa- cis Center in McArthur. Giving cred Heart – Share-A- Tree benefits Madison County Christmas Giving Tree ben- Department of Job and Family efits Tuscarawas County Services, West Jefferson fire- United Way. fighters toy drive, Arbors West, Ohio Dominican Univer- and Life Point Family Center. sity – ODU chorus Christ- Worthington St. Michael – mas concert, Sunday, Dec. Sponsor-A-Family drive collects 2, 3:30 p.m., Christ the King gifts for local families in need. Chapel, Sansbury Hall. San- Giving Tree benefits St. Francis ta’s Workshop, Monday, Center in McArthur, West Ports- Dec. 3, 5:30 to 7 p.m., St. mouth Catherine of Siena Room, Church, and JOIN. Erskine Hall. Sleigh rides, Zanesville St. Thomas Aqui- Monday, Dec. 3, 5:30 to 7 nas – Advent wreathmaking p.m., ODU Oval. Christ- class with florist Greg Orofino, mas tree lighting and crèche Saturday, Dec. 1, 2:30 p.m., Ro- blessing, Monday, Dec. 3, Ohio Dominican University’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Photos courtesy Ohio Dominican sary Hall. Supplies provided; 6:15 p.m., front of Erskine bring your own shears, berries and Hall. Holiday art market, bags for residents of The Woodlands Washington Court House St. Col- pine cones. Cost $45 with candles Tuesday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. assisted living facility. man of Cloyne – Parish women’s or $35 without candles. will Portsmouth Holy Redeemer and Shepherd’s Corner Ecology group sponsors Giving Tree, provid- be blessed at 5 p.m. Mass. Lessons St. Mary – Annual holiday tour of Center, Blacklick – “Make a Joy- ing gifts for the homebound at four and carols, Sunday, Dec. 16, 5 p.m. St. Mary and four other churches in ful Noise to the Lord” program of assisted care facilities. Giving Tree benefits individuals in Boneyfiddle historic district, Friday, music and creativity. Led by Sister Waverly St. Mary – Giving Tree the community suffering from mate- Dec. 14, 6 to 8 p.m. Meet at Scio- Carol Ann May, OP, Wednesday, benefits Scioto Trails group homes in rial and spiritual poverty. to County Courthouse, tours every Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Suggested Waverly and Lucasville. Parishioners Zoar Holy Trinity – Advent reflec- half-hour. Christmas concert, Sun- donation $10. Registration deadline go to Bristol Village retirement com- tions with Father Ed Keck, parish’s day, Dec. 16, 4 p.m., St. Mary. Pick- Monday, Dec. 3. “Prepare Ye the munity on Saturday, Dec. 8. retired pastor, Wednesday, Dec. 5 and erington St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Way” labyrinth walk, led by Do- Wheelersburg St. Peter in Chains Thursday, Dec. 6. Wednesday pro- and Catholic Social Services distri- minican Associate Donna Doone, – Nativity pageant with children from gram begins with presentation from bution of holiday food baskets, Fri- Saturday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m. Suggested St. Peter in Chains and New Boston 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., followed by the day to Sunday, Dec. 14 to 16, Holy donation $5. Registration deadline St. Monica churches, Sunday, Dec. 9, Sacrament of Reconciliation. Thurs- Redeemer activity center. The two Thursday, Dec. 6. Minimum five 5:30 p.m. day program begins with Mass at Portsmouth parishes also adopt more participants. West Jefferson Ss. Simon and 6:30, followed by light dinner at 7 and than 200 area families through the St. Therese’s Retreat Center, Co- Jude – Live Nativity scene, Sunday, presentation at 7:30. Catholic Social Services Portsmouth lumbus – St. Nicholas celebration for office’s Giving Tree program. families, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 6:30 to Powell St. Joan of Arc – 26th an- 8:30 p.m. Cost $15 per family. Morn- nual performance of “A Bethlehem ing of reflection for adults, Thursday, Carol” children’s Christmas program, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. Theme: “St. Nicholas: with about 60 children participating, Model of Holiness, Zeal, and Gener- Saturday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. osity,” with center staff member Katie Reynoldsburg St. Pius X – Ad- Ryzenga. Cost $5. vent evening of reflection, Sunday, Sugar Grove St. Joseph – 27th an- Dec. 3, 7 p.m. Communal anointing nual “Silent Night in Sugar Grove” of the Sick, Saturday, Dec. 15 at 5 program, beginning at St. Joseph’s p.m. Mass and Sunday, Dec. 16 at and continuing at Sugar Grove United 8:30 a.m. Mass. Parish’s 40th annu- Methodist and St. Matthew Lutheran al Adopt-A-Child program collects churches, Sunday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m. toys and clothes for the Bish Founda- Sunbury St. John Neumann – tion, LEADS (Pataskala), CHOIC- Children’s Christmas program, Satur- ES Domestic Violence Shelter, and day, Dec. 22, 6:30 p.m. Youth ministry Catholic Social Services Our Lady sponsors Giving Tree benefiting Co- of Guadalupe Center. St. Vincent de lumbus Holy Rosary-St. John church families. The Ohio Dominican University chorus will present concerts at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Paul Society prepares 125 holiday the university and 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at Canal Winchester St. John XXIII Church. JUMP, continued from Page 11

Catholic Times 12 December 2, 2018 Eucharistic Adoration list The following is an updated list of ter (former convent). Press rear en- tion: Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to Wednesday, except when Danville parishes in the diocese where Eu- try buzzer. 2 p.m. in former convent. schools are closed for inclement charistic adoration or exposition weather. takes place on a regular basis. It Columbus Our Lady of the Mi- Columbus St. Margaret of Cor- includes seasonal information for raculous Medal – Exposition: First tona – Exposition: Thursdays, 9:30 Delaware St. Mary – Exposition, Fri- Advent. Anyone with additions or Friday, from end of 9 a.m. Mass a.m. to 8 p.m. days, after 8:15 a.m. Mass to 7 p.m. corrections to this list may contact through at 6 p.m. Tim Puet at Catholic Times. Columbus St. Mary – Adora- Dover St. Joseph – Exposition: Columbus Our Lady of Peace – tion: Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m. Ada Our Lady of Lourdes – Expo- Exposition, Thursdays, 9 a.m. to Wednesdays, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., in St. sition: First Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon. 6:45 p.m. Francis of Assisi Chapel of Burkley Dublin St. Brigid of Kildare – Ex- Building next to church. The church position: First Fridays from end of 9 Buckeye Lake Our Lady of Mount Columbus Our Lady of Victory is closed for repairs resulting from a a.m. Mass to 5 p.m., in Blessed Sac- Carmel – Exposition: Sundays of – Exposition: First Monday, 7 to 8 lightning strike in August 2016. rament Chapel. Advent, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. a.m.; First Friday, from 8 p.m. Fri- day to start of 8 a.m. Saturday Mass. Columbus St. Mary Magdalene – Cardington Sacred Hearts – Expo- Exposition: Second Monday of the sition: First Saturdays, after 8:45 a.m. Columbus St. Agnes – Exposition: month, following 8:15 a.m. Mass Mass until Benediction at 3:15 p.m. First Sunday, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in church; fourth Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. to noon in Bishop Chillicothe St. Peter – Adoration: Columbus St. Andrew – Exposi- Campbell Hall. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 7 a.m. tion: Daily, 7 to 8:15 a.m. in chap- to 7 p.m. in Infant of Prague Adora- el; Tuesdays, 6 to 9 p.m. in church, Columbus St. Matthias – Exposi- tion Chapel inside convent (Also 7 concluding with Compline and Ben- tion: First Fridays, 3 to 4:45 p.m. p.m. to 7 a.m. through code access). ediction. Columbus St. Patrick – Adora- Columbus Christ the King – Expo- Columbus St. Anthony – Expo- tion: Third and fourth Fridays of sition: Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. sition: First Fridays, from end of 9 the month, 8 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. a.m. Mass to noon. Saturday (church locked; call church Columbus Holy Cross – Exposi- office at (614) 224-9522 for access tion: Tuesdays, 5 to 6 p.m., followed Columbus St. Catharine – Exposi- information). Exposition: 12:15 to by Mass; First Fridays, from end of tion: 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thurs- 1:15 p.m. Fridays. 7:30 p.m. Mass to 11:30 p.m. Eu- days, with confession at 6:30 p.m., charistic vigil begins with Mass, fol- closing with Benediction; First Fri- Columbus St. Peter – Exposition: 6 lowed by communal prayers, con- day, after 8 a.m. Mass to 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. fession, litanies, Rosaries, hymns on the first Friday of the month and and quiet time between prayers, Columbus St. Cecilia – Exposition: 9 to 10 a.m. all other Fridays, in day Gahanna St. Matthew (pictured) concluding with Benediction at 11. First Fridays, 9 a.m. Friday to 4 p.m. chapel. – Exposition: Continuous, except Saturday. during the Sacred Triduum, in base- Columbus Holy Family – Exposi- Columbus St. Stephen – Exposi- ment adoration chapel. Open to the tion: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.; Columbus St. Elizabeth –Adora- tion: Wednesdays, 6 to 6:45 p.m. general public from 6:30 a.m. to 6 Thursdays, 10 a.m. continuous to tion: Tuesdays, 5 to 6 p.m. (6:30 to (Spanish), first Fridays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Friday, ending with Ben- 7:15 p.m. on Dec. 4, 11 and 18 only.) p.m. (bilingual), other Fridays, 6 to Saturdays and Sundays. Holy Hour ediction; first Fridays, 8 p.m. Friday 9 p.m. (Spanish), first Saturdays, 8 for the reparation, purification and to 9 a.m. Saturday. Contact church Columbus St. Francis of Assi- p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday (Spanish). sanctification of the Church, fourth for details concerning entry. si – Eucharistic Holy Hour: second Friday of the month, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday of the month, following 6 Columbus St. Thomas – Adoration: Columbus Holy Name – Exposi- p.m. Mass. Tuesdays, 9 to 10 a.m., Wednesdays, Granville St. Edward – Exposition: tion: Thursdays, 6 p.m., featuring 7 to 8 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Monday to 9 a.m. Tuesday. prayers in the Cenacle format of the Columbus St. James the Less – Ex- Marian Movement of Priests; Fri- position: First Mondays, 6 to 7 p.m., Columbus St. Timothy – Exposition: Grove City Our Lady of Perpetu- days, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Holy Hour ministry center. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. al Help – Exposition: First Fridays, and Benediction, followed by Mass. from end of 8:30 a.m. Mass to 8:30 Adoration: Saturdays following 8:30 Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral Coshocton Sacred Heart – Exposi- a.m. Saturday. a.m. Mass. – Holy Hour with Adoration and tion: first Fridays, from end of 9 a.m. confession: Wednesdays, following Mass to 12:15 p.m., concluding with Groveport St. Mary – Exposition: Columbus Immaculate Concep- 5:15 p.m. Mass; Thursdays, 10:45 to Benediction. First Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon, ending tion – Exposition: 24 hours, seven 11:45 a.m. with Benediction. days a week, except during the Sa- Danville St. Luke – Exposition: cred Triduum, in the children’s cen- Columbus St. Ladislas – Adora- Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Heath St. Leonard – Adoration: December 2, 2018 Catholic Times 13

First Fridays, from after 9 a.m. Mass Marion St. Mary – Exposition: to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, and 10 a.m. to day hours vary. If you wish to vis- to 2:30 p.m., concluding with Bene- Tuesdays, 5 to 6 p.m.; First Fridays, midnight Wednesdays in church. it during those hours, contact Amy diction. 4 to 7 p.m. Davis at (614) 579-9874 or amym- Newark St. Francis de Sales – Ex- [email protected]. Hilliard St. Brendan – Adoration: Marysville Our Lady of Lourdes position: 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday, 5 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, – Exposition: Second Friday of the to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 5 Washington Court House St. Col- 8:45 to 10 a.m. (Reconciliation avail- month, from after 5:15 p.m. Mass a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. to man of Cloyne – Adoration: First able); Wednesday, 7:30 to 8 a.m. (no Friday to Benediction at 10 a.m. Sat- 1 p.m. Saturday in day chapel be- Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m. from Septem- Reconciliation) and 6 to 7 p.m. (Holy urday. hind sanctuary. ber to April and 4 to 6 p.m. from Hour with Reconciliation and Bene- May to August. diction). Mount Vernon St. Vincent de Paul Pickerington St. Elizabeth Seton – Exposition: 5 p.m. Thursday to 5 – Adoration: 24 hours, seven days Waverly St. Mary – Exposition: Jackson Holy Trinity – Exposition: p.m. Friday, followed by Mass and a week, except when Mass is being First Wednesday (except Dec. 5), First Fridays, 11 a.m. to noon. Benediction. celebrated and during the Sacred from end of 5:30 p.m. Mass to Ben- Triduum, in the church’s Eucharistic ediction at 7 p.m. For December, Kenton Immaculate Conception – New Albany Church of the Resur- Chapel. Exposition will be at this time on Exposition: First Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. rection – Call parish office at (614) Wednesday, Dec. 12. to 5 p.m., closing with Benediction. 855-1400 for times or go to parish Plain City St. Joseph – Exposition: website, www.cotrna.com. 6 to 11 a.m. Monday through Thurs- Westerville St. Paul – Holy Hour: Lancaster St. Bernadette – Exposi- day, 6 to 8 a.m. Friday and 6 to 11 Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m. tion: Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. New Boston St. Monica – Adora- p.m. Monday through Friday. tion: Fridays, 5 to 6 p.m. Worthington St. Michael – Expo- Lancaster St. Mark – Exposition: Portsmouth St. Mary – Adoration: sition: 24 hours, seven days a week, Mondays, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tues- New Lexington St. Rose – Exposi- Fridays, from end of noon Mass to except during daily and weekend days, 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. tion: 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Benediction at 5:30 p.m. Masses and during the Sacred Tridu- concluding with Benediction. um, in the church’s Adoration Chap- Logan St. John – Exposition: First Powell St. Joan of Arc – Exposi- el. Fridays, 8:30 a.m. Friday to 9 a.m. New Philadelphia Sacred Heart – tion: 9 a.m. Monday to 8 a.m. Friday. Saturday, in adoration chapel. Exposition: 9 a.m. Tuesday to 5:15 Zaleski St. Sylvester – Exposition: p.m. Wednesday. Reynoldsburg St. Pius X – Adora- First Wednesday, from end of 5:30 London St. Patrick – Exposition: tion: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednes- p.m. Mass to Benediction at 7 p.m. Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; first Fri- Newark – Ex- days, with Exposition, Holy Hour and days, 8:30 a.m. to Benediction at noon. position: Noon to 8 p.m. Mondays, 5 Reconciliation from noon to 1 p.m. Zanesville St. Nicholas – Expo- sition: First Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5:15 Sunbury St. John Neumann – p.m. Exposition: 24 hours, seven days, except for weekend Mass times Zanesville St. Thomas Aquinas – and the Sacred Triduum. Chapel is Exposition: Wednesdays, after noon closed for the Christmas-New Year’s Mass until Benediction at 9 p.m. holiday week and is locked from 4 p.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday to Thursday and noon to midnight Friday. Satur- Catholic Times 14 December 2, 2018

First Sunday of Advent (Cycle C) The Weekday Diocesan Weekly Radio Bible Readings and Television Mass Signs and wonders Schedule: DEC. 2, 2018 By Jem Sullivan spond? Is chaos and confusion the MONDAY Catholic News Service final word on the human condition? Isaiah 2:1-5 Sunday Mass Psalm 122:1-2,3-4b,4cd-5,6-7,8-9 10:30 a.m. Mass from Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral on St. Gabriel Jesus gives his disciples, and us, a Matthew 8:5-11 Radio (AM 820), Columbus, and at www.stgabrielradio.com. Jeremiah 33:14-16 powerful answer that fills us with Psalm 25:4-5, 8-10, 14 confidence and trust. He also gives us TUESDAY Mass with the Passionist Fathers at 7:30 a.m. on WWHO-TV (the Isaiah 11:1-10 CW), Channel 53, Columbus. and 10:30 a.m. on WHIZ-TV, Channel 1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2 a path to follow on our Advent jour- Psalm 72:1-2,7-8,12-13,17 18, Zanesville. Check local cable system for cable channel listing. Gospel: Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 neys of faith. Luke 10:21-24 Vigilance and prayer are the most Mass from Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, Birmingham, Ala., WEDNESDAY at 8 a.m. on EWTN (Spectrum Channel 385, Insight Channel 382, On this first Sunday of Advent, the fitting attitudes in response to the or WOW Channel 378). (Encores at noon, 7 p.m., and midnight). present and future turmoil of the Isaiah 25:6-10a word of God offers a timely message. Psalm 23:1-3a,3b-4,5-6 Mass from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee at 6:30 a.m. on ION For the sights and sounds of the sea- world. While we may never experi- Matthew 15:29-37 TV (AT&T U-verse Channel 195, Dish Network Channel 250, or son bring multiple distractions into ence the signs that Jesus warns about, DirecTV Channel 305). there are events and daily happenings THURSDAY our daily routines. There is the sen- Isaiah 26:1-6 Mass from Massillon St. Mary Church at 10:30 a.m. on sory overload of festive food and that can disturb our peace of mind. Psalm 118:1,8-9,19-21,25-27a WILB radio (AM 1060, FM 94.5 and 89.5), Canton, heard in drink and the stress of the inevitable They can be in the natural order or Matthew 7:21,24-27 Tuscarawas, Holmes, and Coshocton counties. in the order of human relationships commercial activity that marks the Daily Mass – political, economic or personal tur- FRIDAY season. To-do lists and extra errands Isaiah 29:17-24 8 a.m., Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Birmingham, Ala. overwhelm the days and weeks lead- moil. Psalm 27:1,4,13-14 (Encores at noon, 7 p.m. and midnight). See EWTN above; and on ing to Christmas. The headline news each day points Matthew 9:27-31 I-Lifetv (Channel 113 in Ada, Logan, Millersburg, Murray City and At the same time, the liturgical to the fact that there is something not Washington C.H.; Channel 125 in Marion, Newark, Newcomerstown and New Philadelphia; and Channel 207 in Zanesville); readings of Advent invite us to travel quite right with the human condition. SATURDAY Genesis 3:9-15,20 8 p.m., St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Columbus, and at www. another path. God’s word challenges Whether we like it or not, the confu- Psalm 98:1-4 sion and chaos of the world affects us stgabrielradio.com. us to slow down, to pause and to take Ephesians 1:3-6,11-12 We pray Week I, Seasonal of the Liturgy of the Hours. time to fix our gaze on God. We are in the daily walk of life. Luke 1:26-38 invited to take the first step in spir- Jesus reminds his disciples that the itual preparations for the coming of anxieties and the stress of daily life the Lord. are not the last word on the human Dominican Sisters of Peace present gift of artwork “Stand erect and raise your heads condition. So we turn our eyes to because your redemption is at hand. God in Advent, to be filled with ex- Beware that your hearts do not be- pectant hope that God becomes one come drowsy from carousing and of us to free us from the chaos and drunkenness and the anxieties of dai- darkness of this world. ly life,” Jesus says to his disciples. In Advent hope, I believe that How did the disciples react to these God’s word is a light that gives me stark words of Jesus? the strength of faith to say, with con- Surely they must have been star- fidence, “Speak to me, Lord.” tled by Jesus’ warning of imminent signs and wonders in the sun, the Reflection Question: moon and the stars. The natural signs How will I exercise vigilance and that Jesus speaks of point to the real- persevere in prayer during my Ad- ity that something is not quite right vent preparations for the Lord’s with the visible world as we see and coming? experience it. In the midst of the tur- moil of creation, Jesus says the Son - - - of Man will be revealed in a cloud, Sullivan is secretary for Catho- The Dominican Sisters of Peace had Sister Thoma created an oversized coming in power and great glory. lic education of the Archdiocese of a special surprise for Albertus Mag- image of East Rock Cliff, a popu- So how is a disciple of Jesus to re- Washington. nus College President Marc Camille lar recreational area in New Haven, during his recent visit to the congre- not far from the college campus. The gation’s Columbus office. He was pre- eight-foot canvas is vividly colored in sented with a painting by Sister Thoma browns and greens, and includes an Living ‘I Do’ – Weekly Marriage Tips Swanson, OP, a former art professor image of a falcon, the college mascot, at Albertus Magnus, in New Haven, flying near the rock. Praying for your spouse is a powerful act of love. Choose one of your daily Connecticut, who lives at the congre- Pictured are (from left): Sister activities, like washing dishes, brushing teeth or driving to work, and use that gation’s Columbus Motherhouse. Thoma; Camille; Jean Dennison, time to pray for your spouse. Even just an Our Father! Without making extra The painting, commissioned by the chair of the Albertus Magnus board room in your schedule, you are taking extra time for your marriage and re- sisters, will hang in his office. Alber- of trustees; and Sister Patricia Two- minding yourself to be your spouse’s spiritual support. tus Magnus is a Catholic college in the hill, prioress of the Dominican Sisters Diocese of Columbus Marriage and Family Life Office Dominican tradition, founded by the of Peace. (Photo courtesy Dominican Dominican Sisters in 1925. Sisters of Peace) December 2, 2018 Catholic Times 15 Cleansed and conformed to God’s will Father, We Thank Thee, Who Hast cult, even horrific situations, but live Planted has long been one of my favor- responsibly even when things seem ite hymns. Its tune, taken from the 16th to fall apart – perhaps especially in century Genevan Psalter, is eminently The Catholic Difference those moments when the foundations singable. The hymn text – when not cor- George Weigel seem to be crumbling. Here, too, is rupted by that politically-correct scoun- a lesson for this season, in which so drel “alt.” – is even better. For Francis many Catholics are saying “I have to Bland Tucker’s lyrics put 21st-century do something.” congregations in touch with the second cleansed and conformed unto Thy will.” it be rooted in cowardice, a false notion That’s true; We all do. We must all in- generation of Christians, and perhaps That the Church needs cleansing of the imperatives of institutional main- tensify prayer and penance. We should even the first, by combining various is not much in doubt as Advent 2018 tenance, or personal corruption – is not all be inviting to church those who have phrases from an ancient dawns. And that cleansing will neces- just a matter of managerial mistakes; left out of boredom, anger, confusion or book and catechism, the . sarily involve everyone in the Church. the failures of the shepherds touch the disgust. We should all support the good Scholars continue to debate whether All of us are called to live chastity as mysterium iniquitatis, the “mystery of priests and bishops we know, and we the Didache, more formally known as the integrity of love. All of us are called evil,” and that should be recognized at should firmly call clergy who are way- The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles, to support each other in meeting that every level of the Church’s life. The ward to a change of heart and a change comes to us from the second or first lifelong challenge – by prayer, coun- people who wrote the Didache knew of life. It may seem as if Jesus is asleep Christian centuries, but the weight of sel, example, and fraternal correction that, it seems. So should we. in the storm-tossed boat, and we should academic opinion now favors the earli- when necessary. No one should doubt At the end of one and call to him for help. But he also expects er date. Thus, the Teaching (Didache in that, in this matter of the integrity of the beginning of a new year of grace, us to do something, and “something” Greek) links us to what biblical scholar love, living “cleansed and conformed” the Church reads from the apocalyptic will always be close at hand. Raymond Brown called “the churches to the divine will can be difficult, espe- literature of the Old and New Testa- the apostles left behind”: the Christians cially in today’s cultural circumstances. ments. Whether the seer is Daniel in Weigel is distinghished senior fellow who were taught by those who were That is all the more reason for intensi- Babylon or John on Patmos, the mes- of the Ethics and Public Policy Center taught by the Lord himself. Singing Fa- fied prayer and penance in Advent and sage is similar: Do not flee from diffi- in Washington. ther, We Thank Thee, Who Hast Plant- throughout the Church year, asking the ed, we are praying as second-generation Lord to watch over his Church in mercy, Compliments of Christians – formed by those who had saving it from evil and guarding it from known the Lord Jesus and were wit- the Evil One. nesses to his resurrection – prayed. Reaching too easily for “Satan” as DEE PRINTING, INC. 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Bishop Morlino dies; increasing vocations was a priority To have an obituary printed in the Catholic Times, send it to: [email protected] By Catholic News Service instill a greater sense of reverence MADISON, Wis. — Bishop Robert throughout the entire diocese, espe- C. Morlino, the fourth bishop of Mad- cially through our worship of God, ison, died Nov. 24 at St. Mary’s Hos- celebrated in the holy sacrifice of the pital in Madison. He was 71. Mass,” the diocese said, “and to chal- The bishop was undergoing planned lenge Catholic institutions in the dio- medical tests when he suffered what cese to live out their professed faith doctors described as “a cardiac event” in Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, at the hospital and he never recovered. through their ministry in the secular “All objective indicators point to community.” the fact that Bishop Morlino accom- He succeeded in “bringing a greater plished what he set out to do in the sense of reverent worship to the en- diocese” after his Aug. 1, 2003, instal- tire diocese, and he made significant lation, the diocese said in a statement. inroads toward encouraging the Cath- Among his “three expressed priori- olic institutions in his care to live out ties” was increasing “the number and their mission with greater fidelity, quality of the men ordained to the di- during his 15-plus years as bishop of ocesan priesthood,” it said. “Fostering Madison,” the diocese said. “We pray greater priestly vocations” resulted in this continues.” his ordination of 40 men to the priest- On July 6, 1999, St. John Paul II ap- hood during his tenure. Another 24 pointed him bishop of Helena, Mon- are currently in formation. tana. He was named bishop of Madison Bishop Morlino also aimed “to on May 23, 2003. December 2, 2018 Catholic Times 17 H A P P E N I N G S Columbus. First Saturday Mass for world peace blessing. 6:15 p.m., in front of Erskine Hall. 614- Nicholas, games, family discussion time, prayer, and in reparation for blasphemies against the 251-4453 refreshments. Cost $15 per family. 614-866-1611 CLASSIFIED Virgin Mary. 614-221-4323, extension 329 Program on ‘The Truth About True Love’ Program on Angels at Delaware St. Mary Lay Missionaries of Charity Day of Prayer 7 to 9 p.m., Seventh Son Brewing, 1101 N. 4th 6:30 to 8 p.m., Beitel Commons, St. Mary School, OUR LADY OF VICTORY 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 893 St., Columbus. Program on “The Truth About True 66 E. William St., Delaware. Second of three Hamlet St., Columbus. Monthly day of prayer for Love,” sponsored by the diocesan Marriage and programs on “Angels: A Very Mary Advent,” with 9th ANNUAL ADVENT CONCERT Columbus chapter of Lay Missionaries of Charity. Family Life Office, featuring discussion with a Deacon Todd Tucky and Julie Lutz. Topic: “Angels 614-372-5249 married couple, a priest and a marriage counselor. of the Old and New Testaments.” 740-513-3325 Sunday, December 9 at 3 p.m. Centering Prayer Group Meeting 614-241-2560 Marian Devotion at St. Elizabeth Choir, accompanied by an orchestra, will 10:30 a.m. to noon, Corpus Christi Center of Advent Evening of Reflection at St. Pius X 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Church, 6077 Sharon Woods Peace, 1111 E. Stewart Ave., Columbus. Centering 7 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1051 S. Waggoner Blvd., Columbus. Marian devotion with Scriptural perform Advent and Christmas music of prayer group meeting, beginning with silent prayer, Road, Reynoldsburg. Advent evening of reflection. rosary, followed by Mass and monthly novena to several traditions and styles: a chorus from followed by Contemplative Outreach DVD and 614-866-2859 Our Lady of Perpetual Help, with Father Ramon Handel’s Messiah, an arrangement of ‘Gesu discussion. 614-512-3731 Healing Mass at Ss. Simon and Jude Owera, CFIC. Advent Wreath Class at St. Thomas Aquinas 7 p.m., Ss. Simon and Jude Church, 9350 High Bambino.’ rhythmic African and Puerto Rican 2:30 p.m., Rosary Hall, St. Thomas Aquinas Free Pike, West Jefferson. Healing Mass with 5-6, WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY songs, a lovely arrangement of Silent Night. Church, 144 N. 5th St., Zanesville. Florist Greg Father J.R. Hadnagy, OFM Conv, of the Basilica Advent Reflections at Zoar Holy rinityT Orofino shows how to make an Advent wreath and Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey. 6:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 1835 Dover Zoar 1559 Roxbury Rd. Columbus 43212 of live greens. Supplies provided; bring pruning 614-879-8562 Road N.E., Bolivar. Advent reflections with Father Free-will offering shears and any berries or pine cones you may Eucharistic Adoration at Our Lady of Victory Ed Keck. Wednesday, talk from 6:30-7:30 followed wish to add. Wreaths will be blessed at 5 p.m. 7 to 8 a.m., Our Lady of Victory Church, 1559 by Sacrament of Reconciliation. Thursday, Mass Mass. Cost $45 with candles, $35 without candles. Roxbury Road, Columbus. First Monday from 6:30-7, followed by light dinner until 7:30 and 740-453-3301 Eucharistic Adoration, beginning with Morning talk until 8:30. 330-874-4716 Filipino Mass at St. Elizabeth Prayer, concluding with Mass. NOVEMBER 7:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Church, 6077 Sharon Marian Prayer Group at Holy Spirit 6, THURSDAY Woods Blvd., Columbus. Mass in the Tagalog 7 p.m., Day chapel, Holy Spirit Church, 4383 E. St. Nicholas Morning of Reflection 30, FRIDAY language for members of the Filipino Catholic Broad St., Columbus. Marian Movement of Priests 9 to 11:30 a.m., St. Therese’s Retreat Center, Holy Spirit/St. Philip Morning of Reflection community. Cenacle prayer group for Catholic family life. 614- 5277 E. Broad St., Columbus. Morning of reflection 9 a.m., St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 E. ‘A Bethlehem Carol’ at St. Joan of Arc 235-7435 for adults on the Feast of St. Nicholas, led by Broad St,, Columbus. Morning of reflection 7:30 p.m., St. Joan of Arc Church, 10700 Liberty center staff member Katie Ryzenga. Theme: “St. sponsored by Columbus Holy Trinity and St. Philip Road, Powell. 26th annual performance of “A 4, TUESDAY Nicholas: Model of Holiness, Zeal and Generosity.” churches, led by Deacon George Zimmernan. Bethlehem Carol,” children’s Christmas musical. Ohio Dominican Holiday Art Market Cost $5 per person. 614-866-1611 Theme: “Spiritual Preparedness for Advent.” 614-761-0905 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wehrle Art Gallery, Ohio Cenacle at Holy Name Includes Mass, lunch. Free to Holy Spirit and St. Dominican University, 1216 Sunbury Road, 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., Philip parishioners. Limit of 65 people. 614-861- 2, SUNDAY Columbus. Holiday art market featuring works by Columbus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 1521, extension 26 Exposition at Our Lady of Mount Carmel students and faculty. 614-251-4453 with prayers in the Cenacle format of the Marian Jail, Prison and Re-Entry Ministry Gathering 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Our Lady of Mount Carmel Our Lady of Good Success Study Group Movement of Priests. 6 p.m., Ss. Simon and Jude Church, 9350 Church, 5133 Walnut Road S.E., Buckeye Lake. 11 a.m., Sacred Heart Church, 893 Hamlet St., Eucharistic Holy Hour at Sacred Heart High Free Pike, West Jefferson. Gathering for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Columbus. Monthly meeting of Our Lady of 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 893 Hamlet St., all Catholics involved in jail, prison and re- Sunday during Advent. Good Success study group. Eucharistic Holy Columbus. Eucharistic Holy Hour with the entry ministry, with Mass celebrated by Bishop St. Christopher Adult Religious Education Hour in church, followed by catechesis study and intention of deepened holiness and an increase Frederick Campbell, followed by dinner and a 10 to 11:20 a.m., Library, Trinity Catholic School, discussion. 614-372-5249 in the virtue of fortitude for the Holy Father, talk. Sponsored by diocesan Office for Social 1440 Grandview Ave., Columbus. Old Testament Advent Reflections at Zoar Holy Trinity bishops, and priests, concluding with Benediction, Concerns. 614-241-2540 study with Scripture scholar Angela Burdge. 6:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 1835 Dover Zoar social period and refreshments. 614-372-5249 Ohio Dominican Christmas Concert Road N.E., Bolivar. Advent reflections with Father Vespers, Benediction at St. Margaret 30-DEC. 7, FRIDAY-FRIDAY 3:30 p.m., Christ the King Chapel, Sansbury Hall, Ed Keck. Wednesday, talk from 6:30-7:30 followed 7 p.m., St. Margaret of Cortona Church, 1600 N. Immaculate Conception Novena at St. Ohio Dominican University, 1216 Sunbury Road, by Sacrament of Reconciliation. Thursday, Mass Hague Ave., Columbus. Parish’s regular Thursday Elizabeth Columbus. University chorus presents its annual from 6:30-7, followed by light dinner until 7:30 and Eucharistic Adoration concludes with sung Vespers 6 p.m., Nov. 30 and Dec. 2, 3 and 6; 6:30 p.m. Christmas concert. 614-251-4453 talk until 8:30. 330-874-4716 and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. 614- Dec. 1, 5 and 7; 5:30 p.m. Dec. 4, St. Elizabeth Prayer Group Meeting at Christ the King Rosary for Life at St. Joan of Arc 279-1690 Church, 6077 Sharon Woods Blvd., Columbus. 5 to 7 p.m., Christ the King Church, 2777 E. Following 6:15 p.m. Mass, St. Joan of Arc Church, Nightly Novena to the Immaculate Conception, Livingston Ave., Columbus (enter at daily Mass 10700 Liberty Road, Powell. Recital of Rosary for 7, FRIDAY with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, singing, entrance). Weekly parish prayer group meets. Life, sponsored by church’s respect life committee. St. Cecilia Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament reflection, and closing Benediction. 614-891-0150 for praise, worship, ministry, and teaching. Abortion Recovery Network Group St. Cecilia Church, 434 Norton Road, Columbus. 614-886-8266 7 p.m., Pregnancy Decision Health Center, 665 Begins after 8:15 a.m. Mass; continues to 5 p.m. Solemn Vespers at Columbus St. Patrick E. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus. Abortion Saturday. DECEMBER 7 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., recovery network group meeting for anyone Eucharistic Adoration at Columbus St. Peter Columbus. Sung Advent solemn Evening Vespers. interested in recovering from abortion or who has 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky 1, SATURDAY 614-224-9522 been through a recovery program, and wants to Row Road, Columbus. 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Broad St., Noon to 12:30 p.m., St. Catherine of Siena Room, 12:15 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Refugee Road, Columbus. 8:30 a.m., confessions, Columbus. Chanting of Compline, the Catholic Erskine Hall, Ohio Dominican University, 1215 Ave., Columbus. Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club 9 a.m., Mass, followed by Fatima prayers and Church’s official night prayer. 614-241-2526 Sunbury Road, Columbus. Sister Carol Ann meeting, with talk by Father T.J. Lehigh, parochial Rosary (Shepherds of Christ format); 10 a.m., Spencer, OP speaks on “Advent -- I Am the Light vicar at Columbus St. Andrew Church, about his meeting. 614-861-4888 3, MONDAY of the World” as part of Center for Dominican first six months as a priest. Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City Ohio Dominican Christmas Events Studies series on justice. Lunch provided. 614- Eucharistic Vigil at Holy Cross 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., Ohio Dominican University, 1216 Sunbury Road, 251-4722 Holy Cross Church, 205 S. 5th St., Columbus. 7:30 Plain City. Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed Columbus. Christmas events including Santa’s St. Nicholas Celebration at St. Therese’s p.m. Mass, followed by Exposition of the Blessed by rosary and confession. Workshop, 5:30 to 7 p.m., St. Catherine of Siena 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., St. Therese’s Retreat Center, Sacrament with various prayers, ending with First Saturday Mass at Holy Family Room, Erskine Hall; sleigh rides, 5:30 to 7 p.m., 5277 E. Broad St., Columbus. St. Nicholas Benediction around 11. 9 a.m., Holy Family Church, 584 W. Broad St., the Oval; Christmas tree lighting and creche celebration for families. Includes the story of St. Catholic Times 18 December 2, 2018 2018-19 Boys High School Basketball Preview the time. Rebounding will be key for this team.” exciting year. We have a strong group of returning Bishop Hartley Roster: Norris; Brock Baker, 5-11, jr.; White; seniors and some good young players as well. Over- Top players: Morgan Safford, 6-5, sr. (13.5 Azzan Daniels, 6-0, soph.; Dent; Charlie Deluca, all, a great group of young men. As usual, the CCL points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists per game in 2017- 6-2, soph.; Parham; Kyle Gramlich, 6-2, soph.; should be very competitive and a lot of fun.” 18, second-team All-CCL); Payton Collins, 6-8, sr. Cole Canter, 6-1, fr.; Budd; Cade Canter Roster: Garrett; Sawyer; Rhomberg; Patton; Mc- (14 ppg, 10 rpg, first-team All-CCL, second-team Schedule: Nov. 30, at Logan Elm; Dec. 1, Hori- Ginn; Davis; Crane; Mike Bruzzese, 6-2, jr.; Noah All-Central District); Chase Albanese, 6-0, sr. zon Science Academy; Dec. 4, Central Crossing; Grayem, 6-3, soph.; Davis Boone, 6-3, soph.; Sam Conference: Central Catholic League Dec. 7, at St. Charles; Dec. 11, Liberty Union; Dec. Intihar, 6-0, soph.; Mason Graney, 6-3, jr. 2017-18 record: 19-6 overall, 6-2 CCL; league 14, Bishop Hartley; Dec. 22, at Marion Pleasant; Schedule: Dec. 4, Walnut Ridge; Dec. 7, Bish- tri-champions, district runner-up) Dec. 28, Holy Name at Tuscarawas Central Cath- op Hartley; Dec. 11, Hilliard Davidson; Dec. 14, Coach: Randy Kortokrax olic; Jan. 4, at St. Francis DeSales; Jan. 5, Canton St. Francis DeSales; Dec. 21, at St. Charles; Dec. (280-154 at Hartley) Central Catholic at Denison University; Jan. 11, 23, Hilliard Darby; Dec. 29, at Marysville; Jan. 2, Coach’s outlook: “Los- Bishop Watterson; Jan. 18, St. Charles; Jan. 22, Hamilton Badin; Jan. 5, at Mansfield St. Peter; Jan. ing Garrett Tipton will leave Centerburg; Jan. 25, at Bishop Hartley; Jan. 28, at 8, Buckeye Valley; Jan. 11, at Bishop Ready; Jan. a big hole to fill going -for Liberty Christian; Jan. 29, at Franklin Heights; Feb. 12, at Kettering Alter; Jan. 15, at Westerville North; ward. We have some really 2, at Roger Bacon; Feb. 5, at Columbus Academy; Jan. 18, at Bishop Hartley; Jan. 25, at St. Francis good pieces, but it will take Feb. 8, St. Francis DeSales; Feb. 9, Hannibal River; DeSales; Jan. 26, at Mansfield Madison; Feb. 1, St. around a month to get the Feb. 12, Wellington; Feb. 15, at Bishop Watterson Charles; Feb. 9, Whetstone; Feb. 12, at Worthington football players in basketball Kilbourne; Feb. 15, Bishop Ready; Feb. 16, Perry; shape. We have three new Feb. 19, at Jonathan Alder coaches and a new offense Morgan Safford Bishop Rosecrans that will also take time to Top players: Matt Applegate, 6-3, sr. (11.8 points, get in. We play a really chal- 10.1 rebounds per game in 2017-18); Weston Nern, Cristo Rey 6-0, jr. (7.2 ppg, 3.8 rpg); Jack Goggin, 6-0, jr. (7.0 Top players: Josh Parish, (14 points per game in lenging schedule that hope- 2017-18); Chris Hepburn, (5.0 assists per game); fully will get us ready for the ppg, 2.5 rpg, 2.3 assists per game); Josh Merva, 5-10, soph. (10.0 ppg, 2.5 rpg) Howard Parker (11.0 rebounds per game) tournament. The league has Conference: Independent three teams returning prac- Conference: Mid-State League Cardinal Divi- sion 2017-18 record: 5-12 overall tically their whole team in Coach: Andre Bollinger (first year) Watterson, DeSales and St 2017-18 record: 10-14 overall, 6-8 MSL Coach: Todd Rock (353-230 in 25 seasons) Coach’s outlook: “The Cougars will be led by Charles.” freshman Zion Bass, sophomore Daniel Simumba Roster: Colby Rankin, Coach’s outlook: “We want to be competitive in every game by playing hard for 32 minutes. What and senior Josh Suttles. Returning starter, senior 5-10, jr.; Braylon Mitchell, Howard Parker, and Josh Parish are injured and the 6-0, sr.; Ryan Heuser, 6-3, we may lack in size we will try to compensate with Payton Collins pressure on defense and discipline on offense. We success of the team relies heavily on their return. sr.; PJ Daniels, 6-1, soph.; Sophomores Nehemiah Clayton and Carlos Patter- Albanese; Will Miller, 6-3, soph.; Safford; Elijah had to play four sophomores and a freshman last year, and they found out what it takes to play at the son could step up and contribute. The 5-12 record English, 6-2, soph.; Collins; Andrew Trainer, 5-10, from last year could improve if all the pieces fall jr.; Braden Blanchard, 6-1, soph.; Jordan Kirkbride, varsity level. They’ve worked hard in the offseason to get stronger and quicker, and I expect them to be into place. It is a young team with not too much ex- 6-6, sr.; Kylan Kortokrax, 6-3, jr. perience in high-level competition, but I know we Schedule: Dec. 1, Columbus South; Dec. 4, at ready to play ‘Rosecrans basketball’ beginning with our first game on December 3rd. “ will get better as the season progresses.” Wellington; Dec. 7, at Bishop Watterson; Dec. 14, Roster: Parker, Josh Suttles, sr.; Mattios Haftu, at Bishop Ready; Dec. 15, at Mansfield St. Peter; Roster: Goggin; Will Bernath, 5-10, jr.; Paul Nern, 6-0, jr.; Marcus Browning, 6-1, jr.; Cam jr.; Reco Hancock, jr.; Hepburn; Parish; Jalin Rag- Dec. 21, St. Francis DeSales; Dec. 22, Columbus land, jr.; Samuel Alexander, soph.; Jeffery Blankson, Northland; Dec. 28, Dayton Chaminade Julienne at Hagy, 5-8, jr.; Merva; Thomas Spohn, 5-10, soph.; Weston Nern; Kaid Brown, 6-2, jr.; Applegate soph.; Nehemiah Clayton, soph.; Carlos Patterson, Tuscarawas Central Catholic; Dec. 29, Middletown soph.; Daniel Simumba, soph.; Caleb Thompson, Bishop Fenwick at Tuscarawas Central Catholic; Schedule: Dec. 3, Liberty Christian; Dec. 4, at Caldwell; Dec. 8, at Grove City Christian; Dec. soph.; Dominick Avila, fr.; Ray Atchley, fr.; Zion Jan. 4, St. Charles; Jan. 10, at Linden-McKinley; Bass, fr.; Amadou Diop, fr.; Jabez Noble, fr.; Sene- Jan. 15, at Upper Arlington; Jan. 18, Bishop Watter- 14, at Millersport; Dec. 18, Fisher Catholic; Dec. 22, at Harvest Prep; Dec. 28, at Danville; Dec. 29, ca Pennington, fr.; Londale Towns, fr. son; Jan. 20, Logan; Jan. 25, Bishop Ready; Jan. 26, Schedule: Nov. 30, at Patriot Prep; Dec. 5, at Westerville North at Pickerington Central; Jan. 28, at West Muskingum; Jan. 4, at Wellington; Jan. 8, Fairfield Christian; Jan. 10, Delaware Christian; Columbus Academy; Dec. 7, at Horizon Science Grove City Christian; Feb. 1, at St. Francis Desales; Academy; Dec. 8, at New Hope Christian Acade- Feb. 2, Toledo Woodward; Feb. 8, at St. Charles; Jan. 12, at Berne Union; Jan. 16, Lakewood; Jan. 18, Grove City Christian; Jan. 21, Maysville; Jan. my; Dec. 11, at Liberty Christian Academy; Dec. Feb. 9, New Hope Christian; Feb. 15, at Whitehall; 13, at Village Academy; Dec. 20, at Early College Feb. 20, Johnstown 22, Millersport; Jan. 26, at Fisher Catholic; Feb. 1, Harvest Prep; Feb. 5, Wellington; Feb. 7, at New Academy; Jan. 5, Lockland; Jan. 10, at KIPP Co- Lexington; Feb. 9, at Fairfield Christian; Feb. 15, lumbus; Jan. 15, at Genoa Christian Academy; Jan. Bishop Ready Berne Union 16, at Columbus West; Jan. 24, at Marion-Frank- Top players: Jaishon Norris, 5-11, sr. (7.3 points lin; Jan. 25, at Tree of Life; Jan. 29, at Vineyard per game in 2017-18); Darius Parham, 6-2, soph. Bishop Watterson Columbus; Jan. 31, at Gilead Christian; Feb. 5, at (7.0 ppg); Cade Canter, 6-4, sr. (5.2 ppg); Cade Granville Christian Academy; Feb. 7, at Columbus Dent, 5-10, sr. (3.8 ppg); Garrison Budd, 6-0, soph. Top players: Steve Garrett, 6-2, sr.; Zach Saw- yer, 6-1, sr.; Matt Rhomberg, 6-3, sr.; Jimmy Patton, North International; Feb. 12, at Heath; Feb. 15, at (1.4 ppg); CJ White, 5-11, sr. (1.2 ppg) Centennial; Feb. 18, at Temple-Christian Conference: Central Catholic League 6-5, sr.; Aidan McGinn, 6-6, sr.; Drew Davis, 6-4, 2017-18 record: 20-5 overall, 6-2 CCL; league sr.; Chris Crane, 6-3, jr. tri-champions; Central District runner-up Conference: Central Catholic League Fisher Catholic 2017-18 record: 13-10 overall, 6-2 CCL; league Top players: Daniel Turner, 6-3, sr.; Bailey Coach: Tom Bisutti (368-214 overall) Francis, 6-4, sr.; Bryson Vogel, 6-4, jr.; Max Shaw, Coach’s outlook: “The players have been recep- tri-champions Coach: Vince Lombardo (432-356 overall in 34 5-10, sr. tive to installing a new system. We have the capa- Conference: Mid-State League Cardinal Divi- bility of putting five shooters on the floor most of seasons, 356-236 in 25 years at Bishop Watterson) Coach’s outlook: “We are looking forward to an sion December 2, 2018 Catholic Times 19 2018-19 Boys High School Basketball Preview 2017-18 record: 16-10 overall, 9-5 MSL Harrell, sr.; Jackson Clark, soph. (9.0 ppg, 2.0 11, at St. Francis DeSales; Jan. 12, Andrews Os- Coach: Shawn Brown (16-10 overall and at Fish- rpg); Caleb Nichols, soph. (4.0 ppg, 2.0 rpg); bourne Academy; Jan. 18, at Bishop Ready; Jan. er Catholic) Ethan Kammer, soph. 19, Groveport-Madison; Jan. 22, Whitehall; Jan. Coach’s outlook: “Last season, we were 16-10 Conference: Southern Ohio Conference 25, Logan; Feb. 1, at Bishop Watterson; Feb. 2, and earned the No. 1 seed in the state tournament. 2017-18 record: 3-18 overall Cincinnati College Prep Academy; Feb. 8, Bishop We graduated seven seniors from last year’s team Coach: Matt Mader (101-59 in seven seasons at Hartley; Feb. 9, at Centennial; Feb. 15, St. Francis and will have nine seniors this season along with Notre Dame) DeSales four juniors. Turner and Vogel shared in starting last Coach’s outlook: “Our goal every year is to year with four seniors and Francis saw significant compete for and win our conference. This season St. Francis DeSales time as well last season. Max Shaw saw varsity we will be undersized in the post, as we graduated Top players: Kayin Derden, (16.0 points, 4.5 re- minutes last season and we’re expecting big things our four-year center in Tyler Speas. Defense and re- bounds per game in 2017-18; first-team All- CCL, from our defensive specialist.” bounding will be the major focus this year. If we are first-team all-district); Anthony Sciarroni, sr. (8.6 Roster: Peyton Shockley, 5-10, sr.; Carter Brady, able to limit second-chance points, take care of the ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2.6 assists per game, second-team 5-11, sr.; Colin McCrady, 6-0, sr.; Turner; Joe Mar- basketball and play team defense, we will be very All-CCL) tin, 6-0, jr.; Evan Long, 6-2, sr.; Kaden Starcher, competitive. Guard play is one of our strengths as Conference: Central Catholic League 6-0, jr.; Jayden Boyden, 6-1, sr.; Francis; Sam May- we return all of our backcourt from last season. We 2017-18 record: 13-12 overall, 1-7 CCL nard, 5-10, jr.; Vogel; Dylan Piko, 5-10, sr.; Shaw will look to our seniors to provide leadership for Coach: Pat Murphy (112-131 overall, 13-12 at Schedule: Dec. 4, at Miller; Dec. 8, at Fairfield our team, as both have been in our program for four DeSales) Christian; Dec. 12, Patriot Prep; Dec. 14, Berne years.” Coach’s outlook: “We have a core group of Union; Dec. 18, at Bishop Rosecrans; Dec. 22, Wel- Roster: Jack McGuire, soph.; Harrell; Mader; starters/lettermen returning and high expectations lington; Dec. 27, Heath Holiday Tournament; Jan. Christian Alvarez, jr.; Jake McGuire, soph.; Gary for this season. Although we are still young (sev- 4, at Millersport; Jan. 8, Grove City Christian; Jan. Zheng, fr.; Clark; Chris Schmidt, soph.; Nichols; en sophomores on varsity), we have five returning 10, Liberty Union; Jan. 12, at Harvest Prep; Jan. Kammer; Gabe Pettay, soph.; Aidan Kirby, fr.; starters and seven returning lettermen. We will be 14, Newark Catholic; Jan. 22, at Berne Union; Jan. Xavier Shepherd, jr. led by our trio of seniors, Danny Bogue, Kayin 24, Fairfield Christian; Jan. 26, Bishop Rosecrans; Schedule: Dec. 7, Western; Dec. 8, at Raceland; Derden and Anthony Sciarroni. Our team shot 38.8 Feb. 1, at Wellington; Feb. 4, at Crooksville; Feb. Dec. 11, at Clay; Dec. 12, at St. Joseph; Dec. 14, on 3-pointers last year and that will be a strength 5, Millersport; Feb. 9, at Grove City Christian; Feb. Symmes Valley; Dec. 18, at Eastern; Dec. 21, East; again this year. Our ability to protect the basket, re- 12, New Hope Christian Academy; Feb. 15, Har- Jan. 4, at New Boston; Jan. 5, St. Joseph; Jan. 8, bound, take care of the ball and dictate tempo will vest Prep Green; Jan. 11, at Western; Jan. 15, Huntington be key factors in us reaching our goals of winning Ross; Jan. 18, Clay; Jan. 22, at Leesburg Fairfield; league and district titles this year.” Newark Catholic Jan. 25, at Symmes Valley; Jan. 26, at Peebles; Jan. Roster: Jayden Hawkins-White, 6-1, soph.; Top players: Heath Jeffries, 6-6, sr. (10.1 points, 29, at Greenup County; Feb. 1, Eastern; Feb. 8, at Jordan Johnson, 5-11, soph.; Obed Achirem, 7.9 rebounds per game in 2017-18); Granger Evans, East; Feb. 12, at Green; Feb. 15, New Boston; Feb. 6-1, soph.; Jamie Macauley, 6-1, soph.; Quintell 5-10, sr. (5.0 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 2.1 assists per game); 16, Whiteoak Quinn, 6-1, soph.; Sciarroni; Chris Fleisher, 6-2, Dow Jones, 5-6, sr. (2.6 ppg) jr.; Austin Mann, 5-7, soph.; Desmond Watson, Conference: Licking County League St. Charles 6-4, soph.; Kobe Righter, 5-10, jr.; Derden; Daniel 2017-18 record: 10-13 overall, 4-9 LCL Top players: Spencer Martin, 5-9, jr. (7.0 points Bogue, 6-2, sr. Coach: Eric Sheck (149-91 overall, 113-62 in per game in 2017-18); Roland Rowe, 5-9, jr. (6.9 Schedule: Nov. 30, at Tri-Valley; Dec. 1, at eight seasons at Newark Catholic) ppg, 4.8 rebounds per game); Victor Searls, 6-6, jr. Beechcroft; Dec. 10, at Johnstown; Dec. 14, at Coach’s outlook: Key losses from last season are Conference: Central Catholic League Bishop Watterson; Dec. 15, Bloom-Carroll; Dec. Peyton Walker, Tate Roesink and Hunter Chapman. 2017-18 record: 5-15 overall, 1-7 CCL 21, at Bishop Hartley; Dec. 27, Erie (Pa.) McDow- Returning starters are Jeffries, an inside/outside Coach: Jacob Daniel (129-69 in nine years at St. ell at Bethel Park, Pa.; Dec. 28, TBA, Bethel Park, presence, and Evans, a strong defender and vocal Charles) Pa.; Jan. 4, Bishop Ready; Jan. 5, Kettering Fair- leader. Returning letter winners and/or strong new- Coach’s outlook: “For 2018-2019, we have a di- mont; Jan. 8, Sparta Highland; Jan. 11, St. Charles; comers are Jones, Connor Roesink, Ian Stacey, Will verse mix of kids from all grade levels that have Jan. 15, at Whitehall; Jan. 19, Walnut Ridge; Jan. Suttle, Slater Evans and Bryson Bell. been getting along very well. Practices have been 22, Granville; Jan. 25, Bishop Watterson at Otter- Roster: Drew Hess, 6-3, soph.; Jones; Connor fun and have involved a lot of basic teaching due bein University; Jan. 29, Licking Heights; Feb. 1, Roesink, 5-7, jr.; Slater Evans, 5-6, jr.; Will Sut- to the youth and inexperience. The four seniors Bishop Hartley; Feb. 5, at Jonathan Alder; Feb. 8, tle, 5-11, sr.; Ian Stacey, 6-2, sr.; Bryson Bell, 6-0, that graduated in June will be tough to replace in at Bishop Ready; Feb. 12, at Grove City; Feb. 15, soph.; Tyson Mummey, 5-9, soph.; Brandon Bu- terms of their size (all four were either 6-2 or taller) at St. Charles. chanan, 6-2, fr.; Matthew Gialdini, 6-1, soph.; Ev- and toughness, but this group may be slightly more ans; Jeffries skilled with the basketball. This season will be full Tuscarawas Central Catholic Schedule: Dec. 3, Crooksville; Dec. 8, at Lake- of ups and downs, but we do look forward to it pro- Top players: Braden Culler, 6-0, sr. (8.0 points, wood; Dec. 11, at Fairfield Christian; Dec. 12, viding a strong base for a young team to possibly 4.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists per game in 2017-18); Northridge; Dec. 15, Patriot Prep; Dec. 20, Gran- achieve more success down the road.” Alex Selinsky, 5-10, sr. (6.5 ppg); Ryan Dick, 5-10, ville; Dec. 27, Amanda-Clearcreek; Dec. 29, at Roster: Martin; Rowe; Searls; Nick Welch, 6-2, soph. (5.0 ppg) Danville; Jan. 5, at Johnstown; Jan. 9, Heath; Jan. sr.; Grant Tiefenthalar, 6-2, sr.; Alec Lohiser, 6-3, Conference: Inter-Valley Conference 12, at Watkins ; Jan. 14, Fisher Catholic; sr.; Cam O’Neal, 6-2, jr.; Eli Burkey, 5-10, jr.; Con- 2017-18 record: 9-15 overall Jan. 15, at Utica; Jan. 19, at Grove City Christian; nor Carretta, 6-2, jr.; Ryan Utt, 6-2, soph.; Andy So- Coach: Tyrone Miller (95-76 overall and at Tus- Jan. 22, at Northridge; Jan. 24, Licking Valley; Jan. modi, 6-0, soph.; Tommy Cloran, 6-0, soph.; Jared carawas Central Catholic) 28, at Liberty Union; Feb. 1, Johnstown; Feb. 4, Frey, 6-3, fr.; Doogie James, 5-8, fr. Coach’s outlook: “We have an exciting blend of Licking Heights; Feb. 8, at Heath; Feb. 15, Utica; Schedule: Nov. 29, at Eastmoor; Dec. 7, Bish- returning players and new talent. We feel our team Feb 19, at Worthington Christian op Ready; Dec. 8, at Westland; Dec. 11, at Olen- will have depth and be very versatile. Our league tangy Berlin; Dec. 15, Columbus East; Dec. 21, race should be very competitive, but our goal will Portsmouth Notre Dame Bishop Watterson; Dec. 22, Briggs; Dec. 27, at always remain to be improving every day in order Top players: Ben Mader, sr. (12 points per Fairfield Union; Dec. 28, at Watkins Memorial; game, 3.0 rebounds per game in 2017-18); Cole Jan. 4, at Bishop Hartley; Jan. 5, at Bexley; Jan. See PREVIEW, Page 20 Catholic Times 20 December 2, 2018 2018-19 Boys High School Basketball Preview Eight Watterson students sign preview, continued from Page 19 7, Garaway; Dec. 11, at Malvern; Dec. 14, Conotton Valley; Dec. 15, at to play college sports to have success in March. We are very Newcomerstown; Dec. 18, Strasburg much looking forward to our annual Franklin; Dec. 21, Sandy Valley; Dec. Holiday Shootout that includes other 22, West Muskingum; Dec. 27, at East diocesan teams as well.” Canton; Dec. 29, Holiday Shootout; Roster: Landon Potopsky, 6-0, fr.; Jan. 4, Tuscarawas Valley; Jan. 11, at Selinsky; Jake Miller, 5-10, jr.; Ayrton Claymont; Jan. 15, Ridgewood; Jan. Adams, 6-3, jr.; Bradyn Nussbaum, 18, Malvern; Jan. 25, at Conotton 5-11, jr.; Ciro Ciraci, 6-1, sr.; Adam Valley; Jan. 29, at Strasburg Franklin; Decaminada, 6-0, fr.; Dick; Max Feb. 1, at Sandy Valley; Feb. 2, Kosta Demattio, 6-4, sr.; Jackson Triplett, Koufos Classic; Feb. 5, East Canton; 5-9, fr.; Anthony Fredericks, 6-0, sr.; Feb. 8, Tuscarawas Valley; Feb. 12, Culler; Reece Blanchard, 5-10,, sr. Fairless; Feb. 16, IVC Showcase at Schedule: Dec. 4, Chippewa; Dec. Claymont.

2018 All Central Catholic League football teams First team Eight Columbus Bishop Watterson High School seniors recently signed to play Divi- Phillip Cole, Bishop Hartley, wide receiver, sr.; Anthony Sciarroni, St. Francis DeSales, sion I or Division II college sports. They are (from left): first row: Samantha Francis, wide receiver/defensive back, sr.; Angelo Evans, Bishop Hartley, wide receiver/defensive soccer, Findlay; Emma Schossler, soccer, High Point; Maddison McCleary, softball, Ur- back, jr.; Anthony Auddino, Bishop Watterson, wide receiver/defensive back, sr.; Owen suline; second row: Stephen Garrett, baseball, Walsh; Kari Mercer, volleyball, South Faulkner, St. Francis DeSales, wide receiver/defensive back, jr. Payton Collins, Bishop Hartley, offensive line, sr.; Grant Holsinger, Bishop Watterson, Carolina-Aiden; Drake McAninch, baseball, Ashland; Elizabeth Intihar, swimming, offensive line, sr.; Cole Potts, St. Francis DeSales, offensive/defensive line, jr.; Drew Davis, William & Mary; Adam Fallon, baseball, Bowling Green. Bishop Watterson, offensive/defensive line, sr. Photo courtesy Bishop Watterson High School Miles Fleming, Bishop Hartley, quarterback, jr.; Joey Velazquez, St. Francis DeSales, running back/linebacker, sr.; Taylor Bryant, St. Charles Preparatory, running back/lineback- er; Tommy Bair, Bishop Watterson, running back, jr.; Jalan January, Bishop Hartley, running Three St. Charles seniors sign back, jr.; Mason Sawyer, Bishop Hartley, running back/linebacker, jr.; Quintell Quinn, St. Francis DeSales, running back/linebacker, soph. Connor Carretta, St. Charles, defensive end; Grant Horvath, Bishop Watterson, lineback- er-quarterback, sr.; Kiron Anderson, Bishop Hartley, linebacker, jr.; Tyler Young, Bishop Watterson, defensive back/wide receiver, soph.; Roland Rowe, St. Charles, defensive back. Jack Foley, Bishop Ready; Cade Canter, Bishop Ready; Sam Hardenbergh, Bishop Ready; Jaishan Norris, Bishop Ready; Austin Aiello, Bishop Ready.

Second team Carter Hilleary, St. Francis DeSales, wide receiver/defensive back, sr.; Robert Robinson, St. Francis DeSales, wide receiver/defensive back, sr.; Andrew Bettendorf, Bishop Watter- son, wide receiver, soph.; Jordan Kirkbride, Bishop Hartley, tight end/linebacker, sr.; Chris Three Columbus St. Charles Preparatory School senior athletes took part in the Karras, St. Francis DeSales, tight end/defensive line, sr.; Jake Hoying, Bishop Watterson, year’s first letter of intent signing day in the school’s Holy Angels Library. They are quarterback, soph. (from left): Christian Buendia, soccer, St. Louis; Karson Burkey, lacrosse, Cleveland Aiden Brennen, St. Charles, offensive line; Marvin Moore, St. Charles, offensive line; State; and Owen Sullivan, soccer, Ohio State. Photo courtesy St. Charles Preparatory School Rodas Johnson, St. Francis DeSales, offensive/defensive line, sr.; Bo Hobgood, St. Francis DeSales, offensive/defensive line, sr.; Max Balyeat, Bishop Watterson, offensive/defensive line, sr. Walter Carreker III, Bishop Hartley, defensive line, sr.; Daniel Tooson, Bishop Hartley, DeSales athletes sign letters of intent defensive line/tight end, fr.; Sam Oliver, Bishop Watterson, linebacker, sr.; Pete Griffith, St. Charles, linebacker; Ryan Heuser, Bishop Hartley, defensive back, sr.; George Dunor, Bishop Hartley, defensive back, jr.; Dominic Dean, Bishop Watterson, defensive back, jr.; Jake Moore, St. Charles, safety/linebacker. Cade Dent, Bishop Ready; Donovan Sanders, Bishop Ready; Thomas Stiltner, Bishop Ready; Josh Baum, Bishop Ready; Nik Kamer, Bishop Ready. Final standings Overall League Bishop Hartley 9-3 3-0 Seven Columbus St. Francis DeSales High School seniors recently signed letters of Bishop Watterson 5-5 2-1 intent to play college sports. They are (from left): Tommy Clayton, lacrosse, Jackson- St. Francis DeSales 5-5 1-2 ville; Carter Hilleary, lacrosse, Ohio State; Madison Rennie, soccer, Kentucky; Sophia St. Charles 4-6 0-3 Finotti, lacrosse, Cincinnati; Mary Hazelton, lacrosse, Indianapolis; Faith Strapp, Bishop Ready 4-6 0-1 softball, Urbana; and Kyla Payne, softball, Ohio Dominican Photo courtesy St. Francis DeSales High School