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FIVE MEN ORDAINED AS DEACONS 2 Catholic Times May 14, 2017 Church leaders view religious freedom The Editor’s Notebook order as positive step By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service The Next Generation of Catholics Many religious leaders viewed President Donald Trump’s ex- By David Garick, Editor ecutive order on religious freedom, which he signed in a White House Rose Garden ceremony on May 4, as a step in the right You have, no doubt, heard it said that own commitment to direction. “Christianity is just one generation away Christ. from extinction.” It is a sobering thought, In a ceremony for the National Day of Prayer before signing I often hear people the executive order, Trump told the assembled religious leaders, and it is very true. We must never forget say “We’re not push- that our faith is based on each person’s per- “We’re taking big steps to protect religious liberty” and assured ing our children into them the government “won’t stand for religious discrimination.” sonal acceptance of the grace of God and any church. We want them to decide for Three religious leaders, including Cardinal Donald Wuerl, arch- his or her commitment to Christ. Two thou- themselves when they are older.” That is bishop of Washington, offered prayers during the ceremony. sand years of Catholic history, the writing total rubbish! What those people really are of all the great Church Fathers, the inspired saying is “I don’t want to stand up against Just before the event, Cardinal Wuerl and Cardinal Daniel N. artworks and magnificent cathedrals fade what is fashionable. I don’t feel able to de- DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S. Confer- into nothingness if each of us fails in our fend the faith and explain to my children why ence of Catholic Bishops, met with Trump about the order. duty to pass the faith along to the next gen- they should follow Christ.” This cowardice In an interview with Catholic News Service at Reagan National eration of believers. is at the root of most of the social problems Airport just after the White House ceremony, Cardinal DiNardo That’s a tall order in this day and age. So- facing our nation and our world today. said the meeting with the president was brief, but productive. ciety is becoming increasingly more secu- Fortunately, we have the tools to help par- Earlier, he said the executive order “begins the process of al- lar. Modern culture tells us that faith is ents make the right decisions about prepar- leviating the serious burden of the HHS mandate,” referring to unfashionable. It is “uncool” to put your ing their children for lives of faith. Those the mandate issued by the federal Department of Health and religion on display. That is now supposed tools are our parishes and schools. As a Human Services requiring most religious employers to provide to be a private matter, not something you community, we can pull together our re- coverage of artificial birth control for their employees, even if let other people see. To live according to sources for this critical effort. Education they morally oppose it. the tenets of faith could interfere with other and catechesis is everyone’s responsibility. Cardinal DiNardo also stressed that the U.S. bishops will people doing whatever they want to do. Af- During this time of year, Bishop Camp- “have to review the details of any regulatory proposals.” ter all, who is to say that your way is the bell is keeping a very busy schedule, trav- The text of the order, “Promoting Free Speech and Religious right way? Modern pluralism teaches us eling all around the diocese to adminis- Liberty,” states that cabinet offices “shall consider issuing that all ideas are equal, and so there is not ter the Sacrament of Confirmation to our amended regulations, consistent with applicable law, to address absolute right or wrong. The handwriting young people. This is a duty I know our conscience-based objections to the preventive-care mandate.” is on the wall. Society wants to relegate bishop enjoys very much. This is the evi- During the White House ceremony, Trump told members of our faith to the dustbin of history – a his- dence that the faith is being passed on the Little Sisters of the Poor in the crowd that “Your long ordeal tory that, of course, never will be taught in to the next generation. This, coupled with will soon be over.” The sisters are one of the groups which have public schools. the recent initiation of adult coverts at the challenged the federal contraceptive mandate all the way to the These are indeed ominous times. Of Easter Vigil, shows that we are following U.S. Supreme Court. course, the Church has faced persecution the command of Jesus, “Go, therefore, and Mother Loraine Marie Maguire, superior of the Little Sisters’ before and has prevailed, but not without make disciples of all nations, baptizing Baltimore province, said the sisters are “grateful for the presi- great effort and sacrifice. The challenge we them in the name of the Father, and of the dent’s order and look forward to the agencies giving us an ex- face today is the same one that has faced Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them emption so that we can continue caring for the elderly poor and every generation of Catholics. We must to observe all that I have commanded you. dying” without fear of government punishment. make certain that our children understand And behold, I am with you always, until Another aspect of the order is a weakening of what Trump called the faith and are prepared to make their the end of the age.” the “unfair” Johnson Amendment during the May 4 event. The 1954 amendment bans churches and nonprofit organiza- tions of all types from participating in partisan political activity at the risk of losing their tax-exempt status. Correction - A story in the May 7 Catholic Times listed an incorrect date for the next bimonthly healing Mass Trump told the religious leaders that the order’s attempt at Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral. The correct date is Monday, May 15. See FREEDOM, Page 7

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Carolina Santos eventu- come to fruition with the opening of the ally returned to Mexico to continue her relocated, expanded Our Lady of Gua- work and stayed there for several years dalupe Center on Columbus’ west side. before coming back to Columbus to be The center, operated by Catholic Social with her daughter. Services (CSS) at 441 Industry Drive, “Seeing this space dedicated is a dream just off Valleyview Drive, is just a few come true,” Alma Santos said. “It’s steps from its former location in the more than I thought we’d ever be able to same industrial park, but its new loca- have. It makes me feel beyond blessed tion has 3,500 square feet of space for because it allows us so much opportu- a pantry, offices, and meeting rooms of nity for growth.” various sizes – nearly three times the Santos said CSS director Rachel space available at its previous site. Taking part in the dedication of the expanded Our Lady of Guadalupe Center in Columbus The additional room expands the pantry Lustig’s efforts in obtaining funding played a major effort in enabling the are (from left): Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther; Franklin County Commissioner Marilyn and will allow the center to offer more Brown; Alma Santos, center coordinator; Msgr. Joseph Hendricks, pastor of Dublin St. Brigid services to the primarily Hispanic com- center to move to its new site. “Rachel of Kildare Church; Carolina Santos, center founder, in whose name the center’s pantry was munity it serves and to other west side came here four years ago (after 10 years dedicated; Ramona Reyes, center director; Loren Brown, president and chief executive officer residents. These include job mentoring, in Washington with Catholic Charities of The Catholic Foundation; Rachel Lustig, Catholic Social Services president and CEO; and classes in English as a Second Language USA) and we showed her this space, Susan Beaudry of the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation, which provided funding to assist the and in Spanish for English-speakers which was available at the time. We center’s move from its former location. CT photo by Tim Puet who wish to know that language better, wanted it and knew what we could do and expanded nutrition programs and with it. But it needed more funding. The Catholic Foundation helped cover “The Our Lady of Guadalupe Center preventive health screenings. “Someone else took the space, but it program costs for the center. provides a springboard for the west side, bringing opportunities for economic se- There also are plans to start a business became available again,” Santos said. “Learning Catalina and Alma’s story curity and for strengthening families, incubator at the site. In addition, the cen- “Rachel learned of this, decided a sec- and their passion for helping the commu- the community, and the neighborhood. ter expects to provide case management ond chance at obtaining it was too good nity was an inspiration for me,” Lustig It all began as Catalina and Alma’s and increased access to legal services to turn down, and said ‘Let’s make it said at the dedication ceremony. “It made dream, and that dream has caught fire. for its clients. It works in partnership happen.’” CSS obtained a $175,000 me better understand my own family’s with many businesses and community grant last year from The Columbus story. I’m the great-granddaughter of im- “It’s important that the center’s name be- agencies, including American Electric Foundation and the Osteopathic Heri- migrants from Germany who came here gins with ‘Our,’” Lustig said. “All of us at Power, The Ohio State University’s tage Foundation to allow the center to to find a better life. Today’s immigrants nutrition sciences department, Ohio- relocate. A $21,000 grant last year from need the same help as my family. See CENTER, Page 16 Health, and the James Cancer Hospital. “People from the Hispanic community Legal profession gathers for the Red Mass have been coming to the Our Lady of Guadalupe Center at its various loca- tions since 1999, when CSS founded it as a food pantry. As it has expanded over the years, it has taken on more func- tions. With the move to this location, it’s now a full community center – to my knowledge, the first Hispanic-focused community center in Columbus,” said center director Ramona Reyes. Operations at the center’s new site be- gan on April 25. A dedication ceremony attended by Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther, Franklin County Commission- er Marilyn Brown, and other local offi- cials took place on May 4. Judges, legislators, and members of the said, “One often hears about the separation what St. Augustine defined as ‘the tranquil- legal profession gathered at Columbus St. of church and state. Such a phrase can sug- ity of order,’ important for the conversion of The program included the naming of Joseph Cathedral for the annual Red Mass gest a necessarily contentious relationship the human community. The Christian power the pantry for Carolina Santos, who on Wednesday, May 3. between the two, which, indeed, has been the is in the lead of St. Peter and the example began providing food in the mid-1990s case in some historic periods. I prefer to speak of St. Thomas More, who famously said, ‘I from the back of her minivan as a way This special Mass dates back centuries of the distinction between church and state, as in Europe. It has been observed in the am the king’s good servant, but God’s first.’ of giving Hispanics in the Columbus well as the distinction between the state and Honor civil authority—those magistrates area the same help she and her Mexican Diocese of Columbus since 1985, under the society. This way of speaking can suggest a leadership of the St. Thomas More Society. given to us for good order—but remember, immigrant family received years earlier carefully balanced and mutually beneficial re- it is better to obey God rather than men.” in southern California after they had be- In his homily, Bishop Frederick Campbell lationship: both realities striving to produce CT photo by Ken Snow 4 Catholic Times May 14, 2017 ODU to host 107th Faith in Action By Erin Cordle commencement ceremony Fraught With Opportunities Ohio Dominican University’s 107th cal levels. He is chair of the board of commencement ceremony will take directors of Catholic Social Services Now that we are well on our way to Pentecost, place at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 13, in for the Diocese of Columbus and is on it seems like a good time to reflect on our Lenten Alumni Hall on the university’s cam- the board of Ohio United Way. journeys to the resurrection. My Lent was “fraught pus at 1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus. Following 20 years as a partner in the with opportunities.” What made this Lent differ- The baccalaureate will be at 9 a.m. in Columbus office of Vorys, Sater, Sey- ent, however, was that I was able to see these “op- Christ the King Chapel. University mour and Pease LLP, Winters spent a portunities” as blessings, not burdens. My biggest trustee Thomas R. Winters will deliver decade as first assistant attorney general opportunity was when I had to have my entire thyroid removed. My the keynote address. of Ohio. He also has been vice chairman part was pretty easy – all I had to do was show up! God bless skilled In addition to awarding more than of the Ohio Ballot Board, law director surgeons and nurses. 250 student degrees, the university will for the village of Urbancrest, and chair What I didn’t understand was how topsy-turvy my world would be- confer the degree of doctor of humane of the Shawnee State University board come. In the process of learning to cope, I started thinking about the mil- letters honoris causa upon Winters and of trustees. In addition, he has served on lions of people whose lives have become topsy-turvy through no fault of fellow trustee Richard W. Maxwell. the boards of the Ohio Historical Society their own, the countless masses whose lives will not come back to order The ceremony will mark Dr. Peter Foundation and the Ohio Youth in Gov- with a small pill every morning. Cimbolic’s final commencement as ernment program and on BalletMet’s ODU president. He plans to retire in advocacy committee. Catholic Relief Services represents U.S. Catholics as we live our faith in solidarity with our brothers and sisters by assisting the poor and vul- June after serving as the university’s He was appointed to the Executive nerable overseas. They are motivated by the Gospel of Jesus Christ to president since 2010. Order of the Ohio Commodore by Gov. cherish, preserve, and uphold the sacredness and dignity of all human life, “Throughout my presidency, com- Bob Taft in 1999, and to the State Rac- foster charity and justice, and embody Catholic social and moral teach- mencement is one of the events that I ing Commission in 2013. He is a former ing through their actions. I know that many of us have concerns about have most looked forward to,” Cim- member of the Thomas More Society refugees coming here. I get that. I understand. I also know that many of bolic said. “This is a profoundly im- and the board of the Ohio Expenditure us have strong misconceptions about who refugees are, especially Syrian portant time for our graduates, not only Council. refugees. While CRS assists refugees overseas, it is not involved in reset- because it celebrates their outstanding Winters earned a bachelor’s degree tling them in the United States. That’s where we need to help. achievement in the classroom, but also from Ohio Dominican University and a because it marks the beginning of the Put yourself in the shoes of a refugee. You’ve gone through two years juris doctorate from Capital University next exciting phase of their life, wheth- of vetting, have been approved, and are finally ready to start a new life Law School. er it’s entering the workforce or pursu- where you can raise your children in safety. Many refugees are fleeing Maxwell is the founder and chief ing graduate studies. violence and terrorism. In Syria, people are left with almost no posses- executive officer of Maxwell Finan- sions because bombs destroyed their homes, shops, and hospitals. It’s “There are no better role models to cial Management in New Albany. He ironic that at the same time refugees are trying to flee terrorism in their acknowledge at this moment than Tom has been a certified financial planner lives and homelands, we confuse those same refugees with being terror- and Dick, whose leadership at Ohio for nearly 30 years and has served on ists themselves. Remember, in 2016, nearly three-fourths of the Syrian Dominican and generous support of ODU’s board of trustees since 1989. refugees who came into the United States were women and children, and Catholic higher education has directly He is a 1969 graduate of the university, 48 percent are younger than 14 (according to the State Department’s impacted every student who walks on where he received a bachelor’s degree refugee processing center). our campus.” in psychology. He later earned a mas- The Catholic Church acknowledges that a government has an obligation Winters, a 1972 ODU graduate and a ter’s degree in educational administra- to protect its people. But that must be balanced with our moral obliga- trustee of the university since 2003, is a tion from Xavier University of Cincin- tion to help others in need. Preventing vulnerable people like refugees practicing attorney and has represented nati. He previously served as president from entering the United States is not the answer. Desperate people are individuals, businesses, and trade asso- of the Rotary Club of Gahanna and as risking their lives to flee violence and persecution. They have no other ciations on legislative and governmen- vice president of the Gahanna-Jeffer- choice. The wars still are going on, and many cities and towns are in ruins. tal matters at the national, state, and lo- son Education Foundation. No one knows when the violence will stop and when those cities will be rebuilt. It could take decades. That’s why we need long-term solutions to the refugee crisis. Those solutions need to include resettlement. Compliments of This can’t be about politics. It’s about being the good neighbors Jesus calls us to be. Proverbs 31:8-9 tells us to speak strongly for those who DEE PRINTING, INC. cannot speak for themselves. So send an email to President Trump at 49994999 Transamerica Transamerica Drive Drive [email protected]. Call your senator’s office to voice your con- Columbus, Ohio 43228 cerns (Sen. Rob Portman at (614) 469-6774; Sen. Sherrod Brown at (614) Columbus, Ohio 43228 469-2083). Meet with your congressional representative. 777-8700 Through CRS, we assist refugees around the world. It would be inconsis- tent to not stand up and speak for them here. We wouldn’t be good neigh- the Murnane Family bors if we remained silent when their lives are in topsy-turvy, dangerous situations. Compassion is a Gospel opportunity that is never out of style. Specializing in Catholic Church Sunday bulletins and Erin Cordle is associate director of the diocesan Office for Social Concerns. Serving Columbus Diocese and others since 1974 May 14, 2017 Catholic Times 5 DIOCESAN SCOUT CAMPOREE St. Andrew career day All Catholic boys and girls in the participants will be in groups with Columbus St. Diocese of Columbus are invited others of similar age. Food, music, Andrew School to learn more about their faith and discussions, campfires, craft sessions, organized a career have fun through themed religious and campwide games, led by youth day for students and recreational activities by taking staff, all will be part of the weekend to learn about op- part in the annual diocesan Catholic activities, along with Adoration of tions for their fu- Scout Camporee. the Blessed Sacrament and Recon- ture. About 15 vol- ciliation. In addition, the weekend unteers presented The event is sponsored by the dioc- information on esan Catholic Committee on Scout- qualifies for the retreat requirement for the Ad Altare Dei medal. the fields in which ing and is for Scouts and non-Scouts they work. They alike. It will take place from Friday, A lay apostolate formation program included physi- May 19, to Sunday, May 21, at his- will be available for adults. This pro- cal therapists, toric St. Joseph Church on State gram helps adults to be more comfort- engineers, scientists, lawyers, pilots, small-business owners, firefighters, fashion Route 383 in Somerset, “the cradle able with and better trust each other. designers, landscapers, and real-estate agents. Pictured is parent Travis Butz, of the Catholic faith in Ohio,” where Through guided reflection and active a bridge design engineer, explaining the engineering process to students David the state’s first Catholic church was participation, adults discern how they Butz (left) and A.J. Liss. Photo courtesy St, Andrew School founded in 1818. The camporee will are called by Christ and his church be on the grounds of the current to leadership, holiness, conversion, church, which was built in 1839. and worship. The process helps par- There will be separate programs ticipants recognize the prompting of for boys and girls and accompany- the Holy Spirit within a small com- ing adults in grades six to 12 and munity of faith. grades one to five. The program The fee is $50 for older youths for the older youths will last from and accompanying adults and $20 7:30 p.m. May 19 (with registration for the younger group, and includes beginning at 6:30) to 10 a.m. May a patch, meals, activities and crafts, 21. The younger group’s events will and a camp cup. All participants will be from 9:30 a.m. (registration be- need to bring a water bottle, tent, and ginning at 9) to the conclusion of sleeping gear. Dining utensils will be 4 p.m. Mass on Saturday, May 20. supplied. The Mass, for all groups, will fulfill For more details, go to www.cde- the Sunday obligation. ducation/org/oym/scouts.htm. 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Broad St. 1652 Oakland Park Avenue, Columbus, OH 43224 614.451.5900 614.221.6665 [email protected] 6 Catholic Times May 14, 2017 Reaction of Jews and Romans to Right to Life banquet Greater Columbus Right to resurrection of Christ Life will host an evening with Lila Rose on Monday, July 12. their master, were then huddled together in fear Rose is the president of Live and unlikely to risk going anywhere near the tomb Action, a social and new me- QUESTION & ANSWER of Christ. dia nonprofit organization ded- by: FATHER KENNETH DOYLE The resurrection of Jesus was destined to cause icated to ending abortion and enduring problems for Roman and Jewish leaders, building a culture of life. Catholic News Service and it would have been worth their every effort She founded Live Action when she was 15 years should they have been able to disprove it. (Imag- old. Live Action uses investigative journalism to ex- . I have always been puzzled by the lack of ine the effect of being able to produce the body pose the abortion industry’s threats against the vul- Qreaction to Christ’s resurrection from Jewish of Christ and parade the “stolen” corpse through nerable and defenseless. Rose is perhaps most well citizens and Roman officials. the streets of Jerusalem.) But any investigation known for her work debunking the statement that on the part of civil and religious authorities came “abortion is only three percent of the services pro- It is well-documented that Jesus suffered and died, up empty. and his execution was authorized by Roman lead- vided” by Planned Parenthood. This has reshaped ers, but even at a time of no media coverage, how The rapid spread of Christianity in the first cen- the national debate on abortion and made her a lead- could Christ’s return to life have gone unnoticed by tury was fueled by the accounts of more than 500 er in efforts to defund Planned Parenthood. the very officials who had clamored for and autho- witnesses to whom Jesus appeared in the 40 days Her other work, such as going undercover into rized his death? following the resurrection. Writing 25 years later, late-term abortion clinics, shined a light on the Paul says that most of these 500 “are still living” (1 practice of denying medical treatment to children And what happened to the Roman guard who was Corinthians 15:6) – in effect, challenging deniers, born alive after attempted abortions. She and Live stationed at the tomb? Why did he not report such “If you don’t believe me, talk to them.” Action have used the results of these investigations an event to his superiors? (Belleville, Illinois) The pyramids of Egypt, Westminster Abbey, Ar- to reveal the humanity of the unborn, to inspire the . I am happy for this question on the resur- lington National Cemetery are famous as the burial nation to take action to end abortion in America, Arection, because our Christian faith stands or sites of those renowned by history. The tomb of and to shift the public’s opinion toward a defense falls on the fact that Jesus rose from the dead. Paul Jesus, instead, is empty, and Christ’s epitaph is of unborn human life. says, “If Christ has not been raised, then empty is not carved in stone, but spoken by the angel who The banquet will be at Villa Milano, 1630 Schrock our preaching; empty, too, your faith” (1 Corinthi- greeted the women at the tomb: “He is not here. ... Road, Columbus. Tickets are free. 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FREEDOM, continued from Page 2 to lessen restrictions of the amendment ple or gropus are exercising their faith. THE EVERYDAY CATHOLIC will be “giving our churches their voic- He also said the president seems to be es back.” By Rick Jeric putting some religious liberty issues The order states that the Treasury De- directly in the hands of federal depart- partment shall ensure and “respect and ments and the attorney general, which Mothers of Our Priests protect the freedom of persons and or- he described as “an important dimen- Here comes another Mother’s Day this Sunday. ganizations to engage in religious and sion” and a “good way to have this un- I do not think any of us need to be reminded to political speech.” packed.” take good care of our moms this weekend. And It also calls for department officials The White House did not release the that means something unique and different for to “not take any adverse action against full text of the order before its signing. each of us. It can be a special prayer for a mom any individual, house of worship, who is already home with Our Lord in Heaven. or other religious organization” for A draft of an earlier version of the or- It can be more prayer, a special hug, and simply speaking about “moral or political is- der, which included stronger language, our presence for a mom who has deteriorated mentally and may not sues from a religious perspective.” was leaked and published on Feb. 1 in The Nation magazine. even be sure of who we are or remember that we were there. It can Regarding religious liberty, the order be a special phone call or Skype with a mom who is far away. It can is not very specific. Regarding the new order, Cardinal even be a good part of the day spent with a mom who is nearby and It states, “In order to guide all agen- DiNardo said the bishops will “con- deserves our love and attention on her special day and every day. And cies in complying with relevant fed- tinue to advocate for permanent relief always a Hail Mary, at least, for our Heavenly Mother, Mary. eral law, the attorney general shall, from Congress on issues of critical I feel sorry for our original mom, Eve. She had it all, even a great guy as appropriate, issue guidance inter- importance to people of faith,” noting in Adam. Not much to worry about,in the Garden of Eden. Then the preting religious liberty protections in that religious freedom is “a funda- lousy and cunning serpent tricked her and it all came undone. Not federal law.” mental right that should be upheld by only does she not have a belly button, but no mom herself. No one to all branches of government and not Cardinal DiNardo stressed that in re- help her with all the traditional things a typical household needs, even subject to political whims.” cent years, “people of faith have experi- advice on how to raise Cain and Abel. And then one of them goes and Richard Garnett, professor of law at murders the other. Sin. Fortunately for us, there was Mary, the new enced pressing restrictions on religious the University of Notre Dame, said in Eve. She said “Yes.” From that moment on, we were incredibly blessed freedom from both the federal govern- an email to Catholic News Service that with moms who would provide us with shepherds and leaders – our ment and state governments that receive priests. Without paying attention to definitions, we began the tradi- federal funding.” the order probably will be viewed as tion with St. John the Baptist and his mom, St. Elizabeth. From there, He noted that church agencies have ly a commitment from the administration we have the amazing calls of the Apostles, the original 12 priests who experienced such a restriction in adop- that it wants to protect religious liberty. would become bishops, if you will. While we know their stories well, tion, education, health care, and other “In terms of specifics, however, the can you imagine the stories of their mothers? Even though I am sure social services, where he said “widely order does very little and does not ad- some of them were married, their moms must have been struck by held moral and religious beliefs, espe- dress a number of pressing and impor- the fact that their sons were suddenly dropping what they were do- cially regarding the protection of hu- tant questions,” he wrote. ing to blindly follow a radical teacher. I would also assert that each of man life as well as preserving marriage Dominican Sister Donna Markham, those moms supported their son’s decisions and prayed in earnest for and family, have been maligned in re- president and chief executive officer them. They were our first priests, and they made it in part because of cent years as bigotry or hostility.” of Catholic Charities USA, also wel- the support of their moms and the prayers of their moms. While our “But disagreement on moral and reli- comed the order and said the organiza- priests of today do not have to follow a new, different, radical teacher, gious issues is not discrimination; in- tion “looks forward to reviewing the de- they have to drop what they are doing for the most part. Even the stead, it is the inevitable and desirable rigors of seminary training demand a lot of sacrifice. And once the tails” of it, with the hope that applying it fruit of a free, civil society marked by academics, prayer, and spiritual direction culminate with a priestly or- will “allow Catholic Charities agencies genuine religious diversity,” he added. dination, there is a commitment to Jesus and His Church that comes to continue to serve all their clients in before everything and everyone else. Just as Mary stayed with Jesus Cardinal DiNardo told CNS that the accordance with their inherent dignity, every step of the way, I have to believe that the mothers of our priests executive order emphasizes that there while at the same time preserving the do the same. They continue to guide them, help them, and care for should “not be an overly intrusive fed- freedom of these agencies to serve in them through their seminary years and beyond. The mothers of our eral government” involved when peo- conformity with our beliefs.” priests, from the time of Jesus through the present, deserve an extra dose of love and honor on Mother’s Day. ODU to host adult and continuing education In similar ways and means, just as Mary is the new Eve, the mothers information session of our priests today are like the mothers of the original 12 Apostles. They have been instrumental in raising and forming our priests. We Ohio Dominican University will mand degrees and certificates that are can only imagine the many hours of prayer and sacrifice. Of course, host an adult and continuing educa- available on campus and online. The all our moms deserve love, praise, and honor for the same. But for tion information session from 6 to 7 university offers programs in various our priests, I think it takes an extra special brand of care and guid- p.m. Wednesday in the Bishop James fields, including business, insurance ance. This Mother’s Day, honor your mom in as many special, well- A. Griffin Student Center on ODU’s and risk management and supply chain deserved ways as you are able. This Mother’s Day, take just a few campus at 1216 Sunbury Road, Co- management. extra minutes to thank God for the mothers of our priests. And lumbus. For more information, contact adult@ pray for them, too. Prayers of thanksgiving go a long way. I hate to To register for the session, visit www. ohiodominican.edu or (614) 251-7400. think of where we would be without our priests. Thank God that ohiodominican.edu/InfoSession. Explore all of ODU’s degree and cer- they first had their moms. During this free event, attendees will tificate offerings at www.ohiodomini- learn about ODU’s range of high-de- can.edu/adult. 8 Catholic Times May 14, 2017 Bishop Ready summer sports camps Columbus Bishop Ready High School’s annual sum- basketball, boys soccer, football, softball, and volley- mer sports camps are geared for students who will be ball and are scheduled for June and July. Read the Bible! entering grades three through nine in the fall. More information and registration form are available Camps at the school, 707 Salisbury Road, are con- on the Ready website, www.brhs.org, under “Quick ducted by Ready coaches and graduates who have Clicks/Summer Camps” or by calling athletic director excelled in a particular sport. 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Rain: An icon of grace Rain pelted the windows as IFaith fell asleep one Friday Saturday came and went, but as the new week night this spring. Thunder rumbled in the distance, moved along, the image raised questions. How eagerly GRACE IN THE MOMENT occasionally exploding through the thick sky, rattling do I embrace Grace given? Do I stand with arms Mary van Balen the window beside my bed. I’ve always loved thunder- outstretched and heart open? Do I let it drench me? storms, especially at night when I have nothing else Do I stop and listen, no matter where I am or what I’m to do but listen and watch for lightning flashes that doing? Do I welcome it in and let it flow out? Or am I How important to nurture a grateful spirit, to give brighten the darkness for a moment or two. too busy, too distracted by noise to hear? thanks for the outpouring of Grace that never stops, When I awoke late the following morning, rain If so, the morning rain said not to worry. Grace is recognized or not. was still falling and heavy clouds shuttered the sky, always falling. making the house dark enough that I lit a candle for “Let us know, let us strive to know the Lord; whose I remembered a few favorite scripture verses that prayer time. Raindrops became my centering “word” coming is as certain as the dawn, and whose judgement speak about rain and God’s provident care: as I tried to quiet my mind and simply sit with God. shines forth like the light of day! The Lord will come to That’s never easy. Managing a minute or two out of “For just as from the heavens the rain and snow come us like the rain, like spring rain that waters the earth” twenty without thoughts crashing around in my head down, And do not return there till they have watered (Hosea 6, 3). is a success. I trust the Holy One appreciates the effort. the earth, making it fertile and fruitful, Giving seed to Trusting that God’s coming “is as certain as the dawn” But that Saturday morning, rain made a difference. those who sow and bread to those who eat, so shall my is difficult when the earth of our hearts is parched, or After a while, it became an icon of Grace, falling word be that goes forth from my mouth; It shall not when suffering and injustice in the world overwhelms. steadily on the world, replenishing life’s gift that flows return to me void, but shall do my will, achieving the Concerns of the heart can tempt it to close in upon through all creation. I sat for a long time, moving in end for which I sent it” (Isaiah 55, 10-11). itself, to keep Grace running down the outside instead and out of quiet, trying to be present enough that some These words bring hope that God’s Spirit, falling into of pouring in. of that gift could find a place in me. my deepest places, flows through me as I go about my I have a photo of a rainy afternoon outside the The image of Grace raining down on the world stayed days, helping me do the work, knowingly or not, that I apartment I stayed in one summer during a writing with me all day. I remembered times of exhilaration, am made to do. workshop in Minnesota. I think I’ll make a print of it running out in a downpour, getting soaked, and tilting “Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving; with the lyre and keep it close by—an icon of never-ending Grace my head up toward the sky with my mouth open trying to make music to our God, Who covers the heavens with and Presence. taste the drops. I also remembered making mad dashes clouds, provides rain for the earth,/ makes grass sprout © 2017 Mary van Balen. Visit van Balen’s blog at from car to door, trying to avoid rain altogether. on the mountains …” (Psalm 147, 7-8). http://www.maryvanbalen.com/the-scallop. Hearing Voices Have you ever been in a situation where you find our minds tend to cope with an unexpected loss or a LIGHTING THE WAY yourself listening so intently that you drown out all the thought resurfacing itself over and over again. While exterior noises and lose attention toward what is going that may be true, there is an unexplained aspect of this Joseph Thomas on around you? Do you hear a voice calling to you that cannot be easily swayed or dispelled. I am uneasy from some distant place? Amazing as it sounds, most about telling you this because, at first, I did not- un of us have this precognitive ability when our olfactory derstand it. I could hear others speaking, but I was so the portrait we call our life. reflexes are put into play. wrapped up in the encounter that I drowned out all that To those of you who have your mothers with you, Experiences from the past, as well as those we current- was around me. cherish the time you have together, appreciate what ly are involved in, can mesh with one another. The other I remember my mother talking about wanting to take they have to offer, and just be there for them when day, I was listening to some of my friends as they re- another trip to see her sister overseas and to possibly they need it. Hear their voices. Even when thoughts called their experiences at our annual conferences. Each stay with her in the summer. The time of this con- may be unspoken, they are all the more human and person had a dynamic point of view and I was astonished versation also was when we first noticed her illness, powerful. St. Augustine once said, “If you are silent, at many of their stories. The testimonials ranged from a and so we desperately tried to make her wish come be silent out of love. If you speak, speak out of love.” mild encounter to a myriad of personal reflections and true. Life happens, tragedy happens, time passes, and For love is the only constant in this vast universe. Use changes. As my friends were speaking, it may sound wounds are not easily healed. I think about what the it today, use it together, use it in peace. strange, but I heard my mother talking with me about a world would have looked like had she fully recovered. conversation we had several years before her death. It I am so blessed by God in having the ability to talk May the wind be forever at your backs, may all moth- caught me off guard. When we hear something famil- with her again, even if it is only in my dreams. ers be truly blessed, and may His peace be with you always. iar, it seems to stimulate our memory in ways we can- Perhaps this is how He wants it. In His unique way, not imagine. We are transported to that time and place He allows us that intimate conversation and to say “I Joseph Thomas, a member of Gahanna where we once felt joy and hope. love you.” It is remarkable what pictures our mind can St. Matthew Church, is a freelance writer and is There are scholars who tell us that these are just ways take when we feel a release of emotion in the fabric of active in many diocesan and church activities. 10 Catholic Times/ May 14, 2017 May 14, 2017/Catholic Times 11 FIVE DIOCESAN SEMINARIANS ARE ORDAINED AS DEACONS BY BISHOP CAMPBELL BY TIM PUET Reporter, Catholic Times

Five men who will begin their final year of studying for the priesthood this fall were ordained as deacons by Bishop Frederick Campbell on Friday, May 5 at Columbus St. Andrew Church. Newly ordained Deacons Brett Garland, Thomas Herge, Todd Lehigh, and Christopher Tuttle will return this fall to the Pontifical Col- lege Josephinum. Deacon Edward Shikina will finish his theological studies at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary at Weston, Massachu- setts, which specializes in preparing men age 30 and older for the priesthood. Once their studies are complete, and provided that they continue to discern that God is calling Left – The five candidates for the diaconate promise their obedience to Bishop them to the priesthood, they will be ordained as Frederick Campbell and his successors. Above – Bishop Campbell presents Deacon priests of the Diocese of Columbus at the cathe- Edward Shikina with the Book of the Gospels. Right – The bishop greets the new dral on May 26, 2018. deacons with the sign of peace. Bottom left – The newly ordained deacons receive This summer, Deacon Garland will serve at Co- their stoles and dalmatics. CT photos by Ken Snow lumbus St. Joseph Cathedral, Deacon Herge at Powell St. Joan of Arc Church, Deacon Lehigh call in light of the call of St. Paul to serve God. is through acts of obedience to the call that it is ex- Paul undertook by taking on as part of your of- will be able to say, simply and powerfully, ‘I am member of the Camp Tuscazoar Foundation. hands and reading of the prayer of consecration. at Columbus St. Margaret of Cortona Church, The conversion of Paul, as described in the Acts panded within our lives. It is opening our ears and fice some marvelous obligations. your good servant,’ and the Lord will say, “Well Deacon Shikina, 41, is from Columbus Our This was followed by their investiture with the Deacon Shikina at Columbus Our Lady of the of the Apostles, was the day’s first Scriptural our eyes and understanding that those who repre- “I know that in our own world, the word ‘obli- done,’” Bishop Campbell concluded. Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church and is stole and dalmatic which are signs of the dia- Miraculous Medal Church, and Deacon Tuttle at reading at Mass. As is traditional at diaconal and sent Christ in his body, the church, must already gation’ takes on a sense simply of a burden,” the Deacon Garland, 26, is from Washington Court a 1993 graduate of Groveport-Madison High conal ministry, presentation of the Book of the Dublin St. Brigid of Kildare Church. All except priestly ordinations, Bishop Campbell spoke be deeply attached to his person and his body. bishop said. “But it is an obligation that reflects House St. Colman of Cloyne Church and is a School. He received a bachelor of arts degree Gospels, signifying their role as preachers, and Deacon Shikina are expected to continue those from the bishop’s chair rather than from the pul- “Those who would serve are incorporated into the very service of Jesus Christ – his diakonia graduate of Miami Trace High School. He re- in 2014 from the Josephinum. Before beginning the sign of peace from the bishop and fellow assignments in the fall. pit, because the homily was addressed specifi- a tradition that is both deep and rich, as well as (a Greek word for service to others). It is that ceived a bachelor of arts degree in theology his studies for the priesthood, he was a store deacons. In his homily at their ordination Mass, Bishop cally to the deacons as an instruction. dense,” the bishop continued. “Understanding sense of obedience to his heavenly Father and from The Catholic University of America in manager for Cottingham Paper Co., a salesman Their ordination means they have entered from Campbell told the deacons they will be called The bishop told the deacons that their call from the gift that you are receiving, as well as the willingness to take on the burden of human life, Washington before entering the Josephinum. In for 84 Lumber, a forklift operator for the T. Mar- the lay state of the church into the clerical state “heralds of the Gospel” and talked about their God “at first, may not be distinct or very wide. It call, you undertake the spiritual discipline that and within that burden, to express the joy and Washington, he was a reading tutor and volun- zetti Co. and a helpdesk technician for Safelite through the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Many nearness of God. teered with Catholic University’s campus min- Auto Glass. He is a fourth-degree member of the people may say they made vows to the bishop, “Paul very famously would say ‘Rejoice al- istry and the Catholic Apostolate Center. He is Knights of Columbus and has been a member but promises is the more accurate theological ways. I say it again, rejoice.’ In spite of all the a fourth-degree member of the Knights of Co- of his parish’s St. Vincent de Paul Society and term because promises are made to a person – challenges and the difficulties, rejoice in the fact lumbus and has attended two World Youth Day Respect Life committee. in this case, the bishop – while vows are made celebrations. that Jesus Christ has called you to everlasting Deacon Tuttle, 34, of Granville St. Edward directly to God. life, that Jesus Christ has called you to a mis- Deacon Herge, 28, from Columbus Holy Name Church, is a 2001 graduate of Columbus St. Unlike members of religious orders, members sion, and be joyful,” Bishop Campbell said. “To Church, is a 2007 graduate of Montgomery Francis DeSales High School, attended Mesa of the diocesan clergy, including deacons, do not experience joy is not some kind of giddiness or (Alabama) Catholic Preparatory School and (Arizona) Community College and Otterbein make a vow or a promise of poverty. However, received a bachelor of science degree in math- a constant happy event, but the joy to know the College, and received a bachelor of arts degree they are expected to live in simplicity, without ematics in 2011 from The Ohio State University. presence of God. in philosophy from the Josephinum. He has an excess of material goods. He has been employed as a paper collator and a “You will take on, in exemplifying the dia- been employed as a golf instructor at Brookside As ordained ministers of the Catholic Church, dishwasher in Montgomery and a graduate asso- Country Club in Worthington, the Countryside konia of Jesus, these obligations – obedience, ciate at Human Resources Information Technol- the new deacons can now baptize, assist the Country Club in Naples, Florida, and the PGA careful listening, willingness to move,” he said. ogy Services in Columbus and worked at Holy priest at Mass, proclaim the Gospel and give Superstores in Atlanta and Phoenix. “Immerse yourselves in the Psalms, which cov- Name Church as a custodian and groundskeeper. homilies, witness at marriages, preside at funer- Bishop Campbell’s homily was preceded by a er every aspect of human experience. You have Deacon Lehigh, 28, attended Dennison Im- al vigils and graveside committal services, and learned from them in your ministry. You will maculate Conception Church and is a graduate calling forward of the deacon candidates, a for- give certain blessings. They cannot celebrate take on the obligation of celibacy – a complete of New Philadelphia Tuscarawas Central Catho- mal testimony by Father Paul Noble, diocesan Mass, hear confessions, or anoint the sick until focus on the ministry and devotion to expressing lic High School. Before entering the Josephi- vocations director, of their readiness for service, they are ordained as priests. the love of God. There will be a special care for num, he received a bachelor of science degree and the bishop’s acceptance of that testimony. Because they are unmarried, their promise of the needy, both material and spiritual. You will in manufacturing and mechanical systems from It was followed by their declaration of readi- perpetual celibacy upon being ordained to the preach Christ, not yourself. Kent State University in 2012. He has been a ness to become deacons, their promise of re- diaconate is a permanent one. Married men also “And in this fashion, as Our Lord explained painter for his family’s decorating business and spect and obedience to the bishop and his suc- may be ordained as deacons, and most deacons in that parable that was the Gospel passage for worked for several years at the Lowe’s store in cessors, and the chanting of the Litany of the of the diocese are married. If their wives pre- this Mass (Luke 12:35-44, the parable of the New Philadelphia. He also has been active in Saints by a cantor and the congregation as the cede them in death, they must be celibate af- vigilant and faithful servants), when the Lord the Boy Scouts of America as a member of the candidates lay face down. They were formally terward and need permission from the church comes again and calls you before him, you Netawatwes District camping committee and a consecrated through the bishop’s laying-on of should they wish to remarry. 12 Catholic Times May 14, 2017 Hungry, scared South Sudanese stay in cathedral compound for protection By Paul Jeffrey In April, after two high-ranking army Catholic News Service officers were killed in an ambush Rita Williams slept under a tree be- nearby, SPLA soldiers and Dinka mi- side St. Mary Cathedral, her three litia members rampaged through Wau, murdering and robbing non-Dinkas. hungry children beside her. Around The United Nations said at least 16 them, as many as 16,000 other dis- people were killed. Other local sources placed people filled the cathedral reported double that number. About compound, hoping the church would 8,000 more people were displaced, in- keep them safe as their nation spirals cluding Williams and 3,800 others who into greater violence. came to the already crowded Catholic “I’ve been here two weeks, since the cathedral grounds. soldiers chased us out of our house and Facing widespread criticism for its burned it,” she said on April 26. “We actions in and around Wau, the gov- have nothing, not even salt. Our clothes ernment announced in April that it are dirty, and some days, all we have to would pull back the SPLA from Wau eat or drink is water. We’re waiting. I don’t know for what, but we’re afraid and deploy national security agents, a to go back home.” force generally considered less repres- sive than the army. But many here When civil war ripped apart South remain skeptical. Sudan’s fragile democracy in 2013, A mother and her children eat a meal at a camp for internally displaced persons on the residents of this city in the nation’s grounds of St. Mary Cathedral in Wau, South Sudan, on April 24. CNS photos/Paul Jeffrey “At this point, nobody can believe northwest watched from afar, seeming- what the government says because ly unconcerned that the politically ma- die in the church, rather than die in soldiers were driving around the city, they say one thing and another thing nipulated ethnic violence would spread their homes,” said Father Germano “shooting people as they ran from their happens. So people don’t want to go here. And then it did, and the victims Bernardo, a priest in Wau. houses.” home. SPLA soldiers are still moving around in their uniforms and with their ran for the city’s churches. Although tensions had been building One small child, age 1, was killed as he guns. The people are afraid,” Father “It wasn’t safe anywhere, but peo- for months, intense fighting broke out ran for the church, said Father Bernardo. Bernardo said. ple said that if they were going to be last June between soldiers of the Su- “There was no way to get to the cem- killed, they preferred to be killed in dan People’s Liberation Army, who etery, so we buried 14 people within Wau long has been a center of tension the church because this is the place are mostly members of the dominant the cathedral grounds,” he said. “From between pastoralists and crop farmers. that Jesus is present. They wanted to Dinka tribe, and a mixture of local op- then until now, insecurity has reigned. Violence between the two groups led to position groups and mem- So people stay in the churches. Many the displacement of thousands in 1996, bers of other ethnic com- of their homes have been looted, and if but most returned home within a few munities. On June 23, the they leave the town, they’ll be killed.” days. The current crisis, like many local conflicts in the world’s newest nation, violence spread into the More than 400 people were killed and has been exacerbated by the broader center of Wau, where two more than 120,000 displaced in the ini- members of the cathedral tial phase, leaving churches, aid groups, political crisis centered in Juba, the na- choir were killed. and United Nations agencies scram- tional capital, where struggles for power “They were walking bling to respond. The churches got in December 2013 launched the country home in the evening after help from Catholic Relief Services and into a bitter civil war. choir practice and were at- other groups that provided shelter ma- Catholic leaders, led by Bishop Ru- tacked by six soldiers, who terials, hygiene kits, cooking pots, and dolf Deng Majak, played a key role shot them dead,” said Fa- food. The church drilled two new wells in mediating the 1996 crisis. Bish- ther Bernardo, who at the to supplement two wells on the cathe- op Deng, who died in Germany in time was vicar general of dral grounds, but that’s not enough for March, had been sick for some time the diocese. the displaced who make the cathedral and living outside the country. He The next day, government grounds their home, so Oxfam trucks kept in touch by phone with Father soldiers started looting and water into the site every day. Bernardo throughout the crisis. Anne burning houses belonging Sporadic fighting around the city has Masterson, the country representa- to the Fertit and other ethnic continued, with occasional incidents tive of Norwegian Church Aid, said groups, and people rushed that push a new group of civilians out things might have been different had to the city’s churches and of their homes. he been present. a nearby U.N. base, Father In January, for example, a group of “He had been the priest of some of Bernardo told Catholic government-affiliated cattle keepers these military commanders and knew News Service. attacked local farmers they believe are everyone. So perhaps people felt a bit He said that by June 25, aligned with anti-government rebels. lost without him. His absence may have Thousands fled neighboring villages allowed some of the clan divisions to A man sits with his child on the for the safety of Wau’s churches, in- be manipulated for political purposes, St. Mary Cathedral grounds in cluding more than 5,000 who filled the Wau, South Sudan, on April 25. grounds of an Anglican church. See SUDAN, Page 13 May 14, 2017 Catholic Times 13

SUDAN, continued from Page 12 something the bishop had worked all all the soldiers seven kilometers away his life to prevent,” she said. and only have police in the town. But In Bishop Deng’s absence, the South again, nothing happened up to now. If Sudan Council of Churches, which in- the government says something, the ci- cludes the Catholic Church, mounted vilians won’t believe it.” a local peace initiative. It pushed for The Rev. Bang Akuei Nyuol, an Angli- face-to-face meetings among all par- can who serves as regional director for ties, finally pulling together a three- the South Sudan Council of Churches, day workshop of civil society leaders said government officials tried to miti- with government and military officials gate the violence by mounting a cam- in December. Those in power made paign for civilians to turn in weapons. promises, which church leaders say Yet the same day it convinced a group they either did not keep or local offi- of cattle keepers to hand over their as- cials were replaced by people who had sault rifles, a large number of cattle no interest in honoring the commit- were stolen from them. In the wake of ments of their predecessors. the cattle raid, few listened to the gov- “The army admitted that its soldiers ernment’s appeal to disarm. had done some things wrong, and they And so the displaced wait. said that from then on, they wanted “I’m a university graduate, but I’ve Ajok Uogu feeds her 2-year old daughter, Awok, a nutritional supplement on April 26 at the to be friends with the civilians. And been sitting in this camp for almost a St. Daniel Comboni Catholic Hospital in Wau, South Sudan. the civilians said they were ready for year,” said William George, a resident a new phase,” Father Bernardo said. of the cathedral camp. “This morning, response, no judgment.” that you preach is touching them and “The soldiers said that in order to build I didn’t eat anything. Nor did my chil- Father Moses Peter, the diocesan they don’t want to change, then they trust, they would go out and clean up dren. If I had $100, I’d leave for Egypt emergency coordinator, said victims accuse us of all sorts of things and say the town and they would come talk or somewhere else, anywhere other of the violence trust the clergy to pro- we should be arrested.” with the civilians in the different dis- than here. My house was burned and tect them. Father Peter said he has no time placement camps. But once the work- all my things taken. There’s no future “Most felt when they came to the to worry about such threats, as he’s shop was over, nothing happened. The here because there’s no accountability. church that God was immediately go- too busy managing the daily crises government then said it would move They can kill someone and there’s no ing to look after them and keep them of the displaced. In late April, he safe. And many felt that if people came was waiting for food that had been to do violence, that we priests would promised by the U.N. World Food challenge them,” he said. Program. He worried that the little are your gifts “It’s true that sometimes we priests bit of food available would produce challenge people who are not acting more anger than satisfaction among correctly, but then people complain that the cathedral’s guests. we are attacking them in our homilies, More than 30 million people need or that we are against the government food assistance in Yemen, South Su- Faith-Filled? or siding with the rebels. There are a dan, Nigeria, and Somalia because of lot of dangerous accusations. When drought, but on April 28, the head of The Catholic Foundation is the only foundation in the diocese you tell the truth, it’s made to seem the World Food Program, David Bea- like you are doing something wrong. sley, said the U.N. has only enough that invests your gifts in alignment with the teachings of When people feel that the word of God money to help 8.4 million of them. the Catholic Church. Our portfolios follow the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops guidelines, and we carefully screen all charitable organizations that we fund to make sure they also follow Catholic values.

KEEP YOUR GIFTS IN OUR FAITH. Prayerfully consider making your charitable gifts through The Catholic Foundation. call 866-298-8893 or visit www.catholic-foundation.org today. 14 Catholic Times May 14, 2017 Fifth Sunday of Easter (Cycle A) The Weekday Bible Readings Words of consolation to Christians of all ages MONDAY ordination. In this case, where it was the widows who Acts 14:5-18 needed help, they probably chose men so as not to seem Psalm 115:1-5,15-16 Father biased in any way. Inasmuch as it was “acceptable to John 14:21-26 the whole community,” it obviously worked. The issue TUESDAY Lawrence L. Hummer of ordained ministry cannot be connected in any way Acts 14:19-28 with this passage. Psalm 145:10-13ab,21 John 14:27-31a Oddly enough, all seven men chosen had Greek names. Again, since “the proposal was acceptable to WEDNESDAY Acts 6:1-7; the whole community,” it apparently mattered little Acts 15:1-6 that they were all Greeks. The “priests” who joined the Psalm 122:1-5 1 Peter 2:4-9; John 14:1-12 John 15:1-8 number of disciples would have come from the priestly We have no idea what kind of “complaint” arose families. It is a bit surprising, because the priestly class THURSDAY between the widows of the Hellenists and those of the in general did not believe in resurrection, which is a Acts 15:7-21 Hebrews, but it must have been a dandy. The Greek hallmark of Christian faith. Psalm 96:1-3,10 word for this “complaint” has the sense of “grumbling” John 15:9-11 or “mumbling.” In a group setting, any time one group The Gospel comes from the farewell speech Jesus gave to the disciples before his arrest and crucifixion. Some FRIDAY perceives it is being discriminated against in favor of Acts 15:22-31 another, there will be problems. commentators claim that the actual discourse begins here, rather than earlier in Chapter 13. The late Father Psalm 57:8-10,12 John 15:12-17 The difference between Hellenists and Hebrews Raymond Brown, who wrote a classic two-volume is not too easy to determine. The Hellenists were work on John in the Anchor Bible series, has noted SATURDAY those former Gentiles who became members of the “… it has been wisely stated that the Last Discourse Acts 16:1-10 Jerusalem church (small “c”). The Hebrews were those is best understood when it is the subject of prayerful Psalm 100:1-3,5 who had converted from Judaism. However, some meditation, and that scientific analysis does not really John 15:18-21 commentators think it had to do with language and do justice to this work of genius.” He compares it to suggested the Hellenists were Jews who only spoke examining in minute detail an art masterpiece, which Greek, while living in Jerusalem. The Hebrews would would lose its appeal under such analysis, while the have been Jews who may have spoken some Greek, but masterpiece remains when looked at as a whole. spoke mostly Aramaic (the Hebrew spoken language DIOCESAN WEEKLY RADIO AND of the time). The verses of John 14:1-6 are familiar to us because they TELEVISION MASS SCHEDULE often are heard at funerals. These words give comfort WEEK OF MAY 14, 2017 The problem stemmed from the communal nature of and consolation to all who grieve the loss of a loved one, the early church and in caring for widows and orphans. explaining why they belong to this masterpiece. They SUNDAY MASS 10:30 a.m. Mass from Columbus St. Joseph These needy people required help and the community address Christians of all ages, not just disciples at a was obliged to see to caring for them. The squabble Cathedral on St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Co- supper long ago. The hope for a place for all who trust in lumbus, and at www.stgabrielradio.com. would have been no small thing when it came to an Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life is what we need to argument about food, and it was probably a much Mass with the Passionist Fathers at hear from the midst of our tears. 7:30 a.m. on WWHO-TV (the CW), Channel 53, bigger issue than Luke wanted to go into. He is more Columbus. and 10:30 a.m. on WHIZ-TV, Chan- concerned about setting up a division of labor, to Thomas and Philip reflect everyone’s unease with the unknown aspect of death, but Jesus reminds us through nel 18, Zanesville. Check local cable system explain how deacons arose. “The Twelve” decided for cable channel listing. that others should see to this work while they devoted words and actions that he works in concert with the Father and that through him, we come to the Father. Mass from Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, themselves to prayer and the ministry of the word (that Birmingham, Ala., at 8 a.m. on EWTN (Time is, to the proclaiming of the Gospel). Father Lawrence Hummer, pastor of Chillicothe Warner Channel 385, Insight Channel 382, or That they insisted on choosing “seven reputable St. Mary Church, may be reached at hummerl@ WOW Channel 378). men” should not figure into any later questions about stmarychillicothe.com. (Encores at noon, 7 p.m., and midnight). Mass from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee at 6:30 a.m. on ION TV (AT&T U-verse Channel 195, Dish Network Channel 250, Volunteers needed for Holy Rosary-St. John community gardens or DirecTV Channel 305). Columbus Holy Rosary-St. John Church has re- at that time. DAILY MASS ceived gardening grants from the City of Columbus, 8 a.m., Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in The planting of the vegetable and herb garden and Birmingham, Ala. (Encores at noon, 7 p.m. and the Columbus Foundation, and the United Way neigh- assembling of the greenhouse will take place later in borhood partnership grants program. The grants will midnight). See EWTN above; and on I-Lifetv May and June. Some produce from the vegetable (Channel 113 in Ada, Logan, Millersburg, Mur- allow for expanding the church’s community gardens and herb gardens will be donated to food assistance ray City and Washington C.H.; Channel 125 in and building a greenhouse this year. programs on-site. Marion, Newark, Newcomerstown and New Holy Rosary-St. John’s Spring Planting Day will be Philadelphia; and Channel 207 in Zanesville); at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 20 at the church, 648 S. Ohio The church would welcome volunteers to assist with 8 p.m., St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Columbus, Ave., Columbus. these projects and to help care for the gardens through- and at www.stgabrielradio.com. out the summer. Church and community members will be planting We pray Week I, Seasonal Proper flowers donated by Nationwide Children’s Hospital For more information, email hrsjevents@gmail. of the Liturgy of the Hours and doing general beautification around the grounds com or call (614) 252-5926, extension 7. 12 THE STEUBENVILLE REGISTER MAY 19, 2017

May 14, 2017 Catholic Times 15 Après Gorsuch, le deluge Did you find the Gorsuch hearings in the Senate Ju- writings do raise questions. Specifically, he wrote that diciary Committee a depressing exercise in political he believes there are no exceptions to the principle theater? Are you tired of the members of the “world’s that ‘the intentional taking of a human life by private greatest deliberative body” playing “Gotcha!” games THE CATHOLIC persons is always wrong.’” And that principle, Sen. that would embarrass a well-trained high school de- Feinstein concluded, raised the specter of a situation bate team? Have you had it with a mainstream media DIFFERENCE where a woman’s “decisions about her health care will that doesn’t hold senators accountable for gross ig- George Weigel be determined by politicians and the government.” norance and bias and a social media universe that’s It would be interesting know if there are situations constantly in hysterics? other than the termination of an unwanted pregnancy If so, I’ve got some bad news for you. The melo- Disturbing as that forecast may be, Armageddon in which Sen. Feinstein would recognize a right to drama over the nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the seems virtually inevitable after the Gorsuch hearings the “intentional taking of a human life by private per- U.S. Supreme Court was just the warm-up. Things and the Senate floor debate on his nomination. For sons.” It would be even more interesting to know if, will be immeasurably worse the next time. Why? Be- beneath the “Gotcha!” games played by the Senate in formulating her fear as she did, Sen. Feinstein was cause Gorsuch was a trade-across that maintained the minority, an implacable determination to preserve conceding that the unborn child is a “human life” – a court’s philosophical balance after the death of Jus- the abortion license, at all costs and in its present life that for a variety of reasons does not deserve the tice Antonin Scalia. Assuming the next justice to re- form, was obvious to those with eyes to see and ears protection of the laws? Which would then get the dis- tire or die is Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (who’s 84), to hear. And perhaps the most chilling formulation of cussion down to what seems to be the bottom line: the Justice Anthony Kennedy (who will be 81 in July), or that grim resolve came from Sen. Dianne Feinstein senator’s claim that Roe v. Wade gave a “woman … Justice Stephen Breyer (who will be 79 in August), of California. control over her own body.” the nominee to follow will be replacing a justice fully The Senate today is not replete with genius. It’s And there we arrive at the Armageddon-like charac- committed to the abortion license defined by Roe v. somewhat disconcerting to contrast today’s solons ter of what’s coming after Neil Gorsuch. Wade in 1973 and reaffirmed by Casey v. Planned with a Senate that included, in 1850, Daniel Webster, The day after the presidential inauguration, Wash- Parenthood in 1992. Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, Thomas Hart Benton, ington saw a display of rage, vulgarity, and violence Which means, in a word, Armageddon – a battle of Sam Houston, Jefferson Davis, William H. Seward, by more than half a million demonstrators, the over- apocalyptic passions, unhinged from reason. Lewis Cass, Salmon P. Chase, and Stephen A. Doug- whelming majority of whom, I’m willing to bet, con- las – men who, regard- sider the empowerment of women inextricably linked less of their positions on to the abortion license defined byRoe . The false (and Diocese of steubenville issues, argued with keen indeed bizarre) linkage between the abortion license office of christian formation anD schools intelligence anchored by and the dignity of women has served the interests deep learning. There are and convenience of irresponsible, predatory men. It principal few such senators today; has led to a tragedy of breathtaking proportions – the but Sen. Feinstein enjoys deaths of 58 million innocents. It has warped our catholic central high school a reputation for serious- politics for two generations. Yet that linkage is what steubenville, ohio ness and thoughtfulness leads an otherwise intelligent senator like Dianne that is, in my experience, Feinstein to take issue with “the principle that ‘the Catholic Central High School, Steubenville, Ohio, is seeking a principal to deserved. intentional taking of a human life by private persons begin July 1, for the upcoming academic year. Catholic Central has an enrollment of Until the subject turns is always wrong.’” 250 students in grades nine through 12, with a dedicated faculty and staff. Catholic to abortion. Then we get Central is an interparochial high school to the Catholic parishes of Jefferson County, Reason is another victim of Roe v. Wade. The Gor- the following: Ohio. such hearings underscored that, which does not bode Qualifications: “Judge Gorsuch has well for the future. • Practicing Roman Catholic with an enthusiasm for his/her faith; not had occasion to rule George Weigel is Distinguished Senior Fellow • Minimum five years of teaching experience, preferably in a Catholic school setting; directly on a case involv- of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in • Certified in the state of Ohio (or the ability to obtain certification); ing Roe. However, his Washington, D.C. • Master’s degree required, preferably in Education or Education Administration. Application materials: Letter of interest in the position; resume of experience; transcripts of college/ Learn more about lay associate groups university coursework; three professional references; letter of recommendation from Do you desire a stronger sense of ment of Lancaster St. Mary School, the applicant’s pastor; copy of current educator licensure/certification. community and prayer? Do you find 309 E. Chestnut St., from 7 to 9 p.m. yourself asking how you can develop Wednesday, June 21 and learn about the Interviews for selected candidates will be scheduled following a review of applica- more of a consistent quiet time with opportunities to join groups of lay asso- tion materials. God? Can you have more of a monas- ciates and oblates in the Columbus and Salary and benefits are negotiable depending upon experience and qualifications. tic way of life and keep your day job? Lancaster areas. Hear about the unique Send complete packet of application materials via email to: What is the difference between a lay journeys of people who are part of these [email protected]. Franciscan, Benedictine, Dominican, lay orders and discover if God may be Application materials may also be mailed to: Cistercian, and Carmelite? drawing you to him through a deeper Deacon Paul D. Ward, Director How does God desire you and your connection with one of these groups. Office of Christian Formation and Schools, 422 Washington St., P.O. Box 969, family to order your lives? Steubenville, OH 43952. Light refreshments will be provided. Complete application materials will be accepted through June 9. For answers to all those questions, For more information, contact Lisa at come to the Spirit Center in the base- [email protected]. 16 Catholic Times May 14, 2017

CENTER, continued from Page 3 Pray for our dead Catholic Social Services are a part of a box of already selected food. The this dream, and we welcome all to our amount of food each family receives is center.” determined by a point system based on AUGUSTINE, Clara “Cathy” (Hollyfield), 80, KELLER, Rick, 67, April 22 family size. April 29 Sacred Heart Church, New Philadelphia Reyes said that in 2015, the cen- St. James the Less Church, Columbus ter served 625 families, 98 percent of Appointments to visit the pantry are KINSELL, Loucia R., 26 days, April 27 whom are Latino, with 40 percent hav- scheduled by HandsOn Central Ohio, BALJAK, Irene M. (Bucci), 91, May 3 St. James the Less Church, Columbus ing an annual income of $5,000 or less. and are spread throughout the month so St. Margaret of Cortona Church, Columbus The families received 87,000 meals LANG, William E., 89, formerly of Columbus, that the center, though always busy, is and nearly 500 other services. The sur- BIGHAM, Richard D. Jr., 79, May 1 May 2 never overwhelmed at any time. Clients rounding neighborhood has an overall Our Lady of Peace Church, Columbus Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Venice, Fla. are required to provide a bill as proof poverty rate of 43 percent and a child of residence, along with valid picture BOLSTER, William L., 89, May 4 LANNING, Ursula (Connor), 92, April 28 poverty rate of 49 percent. identification. Most of the food for the St. Matthew Church, Gahanna St. Mark Church, Lancaster “The neighborhood has four times center is provided by the Mid-Ohio Foodbank and is tailored to the His- CARTER, Christopher, 51, May 2 LORMS, Alexander J., 18, May 1 more children younger than five years panic diet. St. Patrick Church, London Our Lady of Peace Church, Columbus old than it has people 55 and older,” Reyes said. “This is why the center is so The center is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CLAY, Donna M. (Bernado), 63, May 1 LUCAS, Ann (Leaming), 81, April 16 vital. Its efforts to feed those children Monday through Friday. Current pantry Church of the Ascension, Johnstown St. Colman of Cloyne Church, Washington and educate their families are helping hours are 9:30 to 11 a.m. and noon to 2 Court House the Hispanic community mature and COURTNEY, Margaret A, “Sis” (Fath), 78, May 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Reyes become a flourishing, contributing part St. Timothy Church, Columbus MALLOW, Joe, 81, May 2 said another day for the pantry is likely of the community as a whole.” St. Colman of Cloyne Church, Washington to be added because of the expansion. ESSMAN, Robert A., 87, May 1 Court House The center’s pantry is a “choice” pan- For more information, call the center at St. Andrew Church, Columbus try, set up much like a supermarket, (614) 340-7061, email olgc@colscss. MARTINELLI, Gino, 92, April 30 FORSTALL, Ivy N. (LaRose), 94, April 12 with clients able to select food of their org, or go to www.colscss.org/our-lady- Sacred Heart Church, New Philadelphia St. Colman of Cloyne Church, Washington choosing, rather than being handed of-guadalupe-center. Court House McMANUS, Ellen A. (Walsh), 72, May 1 St. Paul Church, Westerville FROHNHOEFER, Arthur F., 87, formerly of SCANLAN, Dorothy J. (Stout), 79, April 30 Columbus, April 15 St. Mary Church, Lancaster Our Lady of Peace Church, Alpine, Texas STENSON, Geneva L. (Boley), 83, March 26 GERBER, Anne M., 49, formerly of Columbus, St. Rose Church, New Lexington May 2 Holy Family Church, Hilton Head Island, S.C. TINDLEY, Charles E., 85, April 19 St. Mary Church, Marion GIBNEY, Jack T., 82, May 3 St. Timothy Church, Columbus TOLAND, Dina (Breehl), 74, April 22 Sacred Heart Church, New Philadelphia GRIFFIN, Richard E., 95, May 1 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Grove City VACCARIELLO, Maria C. (Same), 97, May 4 St. Anthony Church, Columbus HOUSER, Colleen M. (Collins), 76, April 29 St. Elizabeth Church, Columbus VARGAS, Cirilo B., 79, April 27 Parroquia Santa Cruz, Columbus IVAN, William, 80, April 28 Sacred Heart Church, New Philadelphia VAUGHN, Joseph, 80, April 27 Sacred Heart Church, New Philadelphia KEISER, Wayne, 77, May 5 St. Brigid of Kildare Church, Dublin Sister Mary Elizabeth Myers, OP Funeral Mass for Sister Mary Eliza- and had training in the culinary arts. beth Myers, OP, 81, who died Satur- All her years of ministry were served day, May 6, was held Wednesday, May in Louisiana. In her later years, she 10 at the Motherhouse of the Domini- was a volunteer at the Motherhouse of can Sisters of Peace. Burial will be at a the Congregation of St. Rose of Lima later date in Jennings, Louisiana. (now also part of the Dominican Sis- She was born in 1935 in Jennings to ters of Peace) in Oxford, Michigan. the late Luke and Mamie (Kinney) She was preceded in death by her par- Myers and entered the congregation ents; brother, James; and sister, Marie of the Eucharistic Missionaries of St. Le Blanc. Survivors include brothers, Dominic (now the Dominican Sisters Luke, Andrew, and Charles; and sis- of Peace) of New Orleans in 1954. ters, Margaret Mallet, Marcelite Son- She was a licensed practical nurse nier, and Martha Louivere. May 14, 2017 Catholic Times 17 H A P P E N I N G S

[email protected] or Columbus Theology prayer group meets for praise, worship, ministry, and Peace mission immersion and retreat experience for sin- on Tap Facebook page. teaching. 614-861-1242 gle Catholic women ages 18 to 45. Includes individual and CLASSIFIED Catechism Uncorked in Delaware Spanish Mass at Columbus St. Peter group prayer and reflection, plus service opprtumities at Annual Food Truck Festival 7 p.m., El Vaquero restaurant, 259 S. Sandusky St., Dela- 7 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, Colum- Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center and a soup kitchen. Friday. May 26, 5:30 -8:30 p.m. ware. Catechism Uncorked social for 36- to 64-year-olds, bus. Mass in Spanish. 706-761-4054 614-216-7688 ALL SAINTS ACADEMY SCHOOL sponsored by Delaware St. Mary Church adult faith 19, FRIDAY 2855 E. LIVINGSTON AVE. formation program, featuring social time, question- 15, MONDAY Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center Open House A variety of popular Food Trucks along with music, entertain- answer session with speaker, and food for purchase. Mass of Healing and Healing Service at Cathedral 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 ment, facing-painting, beer and other fun activities.Popcorn Speaker: Father Anthony Davis, parochial vicar, Co- 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., Columbus. N. Waggoner Road, Blacklick. Center, a ministry of the and tasty dessert treats available. lumbus St. Andrew Church, on St. Teresa of Kolkata. Mass of Healing, followed by healing service including Great family fun for everyone! Dominican Sisters of Peace, will be open, weather per- 740-513-3325 Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament mitting. 614-866-4302 and veneration of relic of the True Cross. Priests will be 12, FRIDAY on hand for discussion and prayer and the Sacrament of Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center Open House Anointing of the Sick will be available. 19-20, FRIDAY-SATURDAY MAY 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 Marriage Preparation Program at St. Elizabeth 11, THURSDAY N. Waggoner Road, Blacklick. Center, a ministry of the 15-17, MONDAY-WEDNESDAY 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, St. Eliza- Father McKiernan’s 60th Anniversary Mass Dominican Sisters of Peace, will be open, weather per- Holy Family Parish Mission beth Church, 6077 Sharon Woods Blvd., Columbus. “The 5:30 p.m., St. Thomas More Newman Center, 64 W. Lane mitting. 614-866-4302 7 p.m., Holy Family Church, 584 W. Broad St., Columbus. Joy-Filled Marriage,” diocesan Marriage & Family Life Of- Ave., Columbus. Father Vincent McKiernan, CSP, cele- Parish mission with papal missionary of mercy Father fice marriage preparation program. $175 fee per couple includes meals. 614-241-2560 brates Mass honoring his 60th anniversary of ordination, 13, SATURDAY Thomas Blau, OP. Theme: “Why Is Mary So Important?” followed by reception. 614-291-4674 Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center Open House 614-221-4323 Cenacle at Holy Name 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N. 19-21, FRIDAY-SUNDAY 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., Colum- Waggoner Road, Blacklick. Plant sale, with items available 16, TUESDAY Diocesan Catholic Scout Camporee bus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with prayers in including heirloom tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, Rosary for Life at St. Joan of Arc St. Joseph Church, 5757 State Route 383 N.E., Somerset. Following 6:15 p.m. Mass, St. Joan of Arc Church, 10700 Annual camporee sponsored by diocesan Catholic Com- the Cenacle format of the Marian Movement of Priests. and other garden favorites, plus maple syrup, bee smooth Liberty Road, Powell. Recital of Rosary for Life, spon- mittee on Scouting for all Boy and Girl Scouts, Venture Holy Hour of Reparation at Columbus Sacred Heart hand cream, towels, potholders, and other homemade sored by church’s respect life committee. and Camp Fire members, and adults who work with 7 to 8 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 893 Hamlet St., Co- products. 614-866-4302 young people. Theme: “Saints, Angels, and Heroes.” lumbus. Eucharistic Holy Hour following Holy Hour of Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City 17, WEDNESDAY Weekend program for those in grades six to 12; Saturday Reparation prayer format, concluding with Benediction 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., Plain City. Abortion Recovery Network Group program for first- through fifth-graders. Fulfills Boy Scout and social period. 614-372-5249 Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed by rosary and confession. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Westerville Area Resource Ministry, Ad Altare Dei award retreat requirements. 614-263-7832 Theology on Tap Meeting 150 Heatherdown Drive, Westerville. Abortion recov- 7 p.m., El Vaquero restaurant, 3230 Olentangy River Road, Spiritual Warfare Presentation at Sts. Peter and Paul 20, SATURDAY 9 a.m. to noon, Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center, 2734 ery network group meeting for anyone interested in Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City Columbus. Theology on Tap discussion and social group recovering from abortion or who has been through for young Catholics, with Father Nicholas Droll, paro- Seminary Road S.E., Newark. Presentation by author and 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., Plain City. broadcaster Elizabeth Ficocelli on “Spiritual Warfare in a recovery program and wants to stay connected. Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed by rosary and chial vicar of Columbus St. Mary, Corpus Christi, and St. 614-721-2100 Ladislas churches speaking on American saints. RSVP to the Age of Mary” on 100th anniversary of Our Lady of confession. Fatima’s first apparition. $20, including continental break- ODU Adult and Continuing Education Info Session Singing Buckeyes Concert at Bishop Watterson fast. 740-928-4246 6 to 7 p.m., Ohio Dominican University, 1216 Sunbury 7 p.m., Bishop Watterson High School, 99 E. Cooke Road, Columbus. Information session on university’s Mass Honoring Our Lady of Fatima at Cathedral Road, Columbus. “Barbershop and All That Jazz” concert adult and continuing education programs. 614-251-7400 All fund-raising events (festivals, 10 a.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., Columbus. sponsored by Singing Buckeyes male chorus. Tickets $15 bazaars, spaghetti dinners, fish fries, Mass honoring 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima’s adults, $10 seniors and students. 614-459-0400 bake sales, pizza/sub sales, candy sales, first apparition, celebrated by Father Michael Lumpe, 18, THURSDAY etc.) will be placed in the “Fund-Raising with Msgr. Frank Lane as homilist. Rosary at 9:30. Cenacle at Holy Name 21, SUNDAY Guide.” Commencement at Ohio Dominican 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., Colum- Catholic Record Society Annual Meeting at St. Elizabeth An entry into the Guide will be $18.50 11 a.m., Alumni Hall, Ohio Dominican University, 1215 Sun- bus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with prayers in 11 a.m., St. Elizabeth Church, 6077 Sharon Woods Blvd., for the first six lines, and $2.65 for each bury Road, Columbus. University’s 107th commencement the Cenacle format of the Marian Movement of Priests. Columbus. Catholic Record Society annual meeting, Holy Hour of Reparation at Columbus Sacred Heart additional line. ceremony, preceded by baccalaureate at 9 in Christ the beginning with Mass, followed by lunch at 12:30, talk by 7 to 8 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 893 Hamlet St., Co- For more information, King Chapel. Speaker: attorney Thomas R. Winters, ODU Msgr. Robert Noon, founding pastor, on the parish’s early lumbus. Eucharistic Holy Hour following Holy Hour of days, short business meeting, and Holy Hour, rosary, and call David Garick at 614-224-5195. graduate and university trustee. 614-251-4453 Procession Honoring Our Lady of Fatima Reparation prayer format, concluding with Benediction benediction at 3:30. Lunch $21. 614-268-4166 7:30 p.m., Holy Family Church, 584 W. Broad St., Colum- and social period. 614-372-5249 Blessing of St. Gerard Majella at Holy Family bus. Procession with Our Lady of Fatima statue through Abortion Recovery Network Group After 11 a.m. Mass, Holy Family Church, 584 W. Broad Columbus streets to St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., 7 to 8 p.m., Gateway Center, 2670 N. Columbus St., Lancast- St., Columbus. Blessing of St. Gerard Majella, patron of ‘Happenings’ submissions with rosary being prayed along the way asking for her er. Abortion recovery network group meeting for anyone expectant mothers, for all women who are pregnant or prayers for the diocese and city. Car pooling available. interested in recovering from abortion or who has been wish to become pregnant. 614-221-1890 Notices for items of Catholic interest must through a recovery program and wants to stay connected. be received at least 12 days before expected 614-221-4323 Angelic Warfare Confraternity at Columbus St. Patrick 14, SUNDAY 614-721-2100 Following noon Mass, St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant publication date. We will print them as Frassati Society Meeting at Columbus St. Patrick space permits. Kateri Prayer Circle at St. Mark Ave., Columbus. Monthly meeting of Angelic Warfare 1 p.m., Aranda Center, St. Mark Church, 324 Gay St., Lan- 7 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., Columbus. Confraternity, with talk on chastity-related issues fol- Items not received before this deadline may Meeting of parish’s Frassati Society for young adults, not be published. caster. Kateri Prayer Circle meeting to honor St. Kateri lowed by Holy Hour. 614-224-9522 Tekakwitha and promote Native Catholic spirituality. with Father Jerome Zeiler, OP, speaking on “What Is St. Padre Pio Secular Franciscans Listings cannot be taken by phone. the New Evangelization and Why Should I Care?” fol- Mail to Catholic Times Happenings, Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic Meeting 1:30 to 5 p.m., St. John the Baptist Church, 720 Hamlet St., 1:30 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., Columbus. lowed by refreshments and fellowship at a local pub. Columbus. Fellowship and ongoing formation followed 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH 43215 614-224-9522 Fax to 614-241-2518 Meeting of St. Catherine of Siena chapter, Lay Fraternities by adoration and prayer, Liturgy of the Hours, and initial E-mail as text to of St. Dominic. 18-21, THURSDAY-SUNDAY formation with visitors. 614-282-4676 [email protected] Prayer Group Meeting at Christ the King Dominican Sisters Mission Immersion and Retreat Polish Mass at Holy Family 5 to 7 p.m., Christ the King Church, 2777 E. Livingston Ave., 5:30 p.m. Thursday to noon Sunday, Dominican Acres, 2 p.m., Holy Family Church, 584 W. Broad St., Columbus. Columbus (enter at daily Mass entrance). Weekly parish 7400 Wengert Road, Blacklick. Dominican Sisters of Monthly Mass in Polish. 614-221-4323 18 Catholic Times May 14, 2017 Italian visitors at DeSales Students in fourth-year Italian classes at Columbus St. Francis DeSales High School were visited by Franco Iaderosa of the NOI Founda- tion and the Italian Consulate in Detroit and Sandro Corso, education director of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The NOI Foundation has supported the school’s Italian classes for the past three years, providing reimbursement to students who take the Italian Advanced Place- ment exam. Pictured are (from left): Italian teacher Antonella Iacobone, Dom Carfagna, Anna Sabatino, Mitchell Liston, London Polk, Nora Hartsough, Grace Waldren, Hannah Wilkes, Bruno Bertolo, Hannah Verne, Ryan Peaks, Max Freeman, Cameron Cua, Franco Iaderosa, and Sandro Corso. Photo courtesy St. Francis DeSales High Schoo State History Day competition participants Worthington St. Michael School was represented at the State History Day competition by (from left) Ryan Driscoll, Chloe Forrest, and Joey White. Their teacher is John Wallace (second from left). Forrest’s project was ranked second in the state of Ohio, qualifying her for National History Day at the Uni- versity of Maryland in June. Photo courtesy St. Michael School

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Coshocton Sacred Heart School attended a rally at the Ohio Statehouse to show state legislators and Gov. Kasich, by physical presence at the rally, how important school choice is to the school and its families. The Legislature is considering a bill to establish the Opportunity Scholarship Program, a new income-based program that allows full and partial scholarships to nonpublic schools to families earning as much as 400 percent of the poverty level. The current EdChoice Expansion Scholar- ship allows scholarships to families earning as much as 200 percent of the poverty level. The proposed program would provide an increased opportunity for many low- and middle-income families to send their children to the school of their choice. Photo courtesy Sacred Heart School May 14, 2017 Catholic Times 19 Kentucky farm rooted in mission of Dominican Sisters of Peace By Jessica Able beef, it has undertaken other initia- Catholic News Service tives. Farmworkers installed four bee- The land surrounding the Dominican hives in 2009. And in 2013, workers Sisters of Peace motherhouse in this planted an orchard of peach, apple, central Kentucky community has been and pear trees. Spalding said the fruits farmed since 1822. of that effort should be ready for use next year. In the beginning, the sisters farmed the verdant hills to feed the commu- A note of pride is evident in Spald- nity and the students they taught. ing’s voice when he discusses the farm and its sustainable practices. Spalding, Today, the farm is tended by a man- who has worked the farm since 1983, ager and a part-time farmhand who said crops and grazing areas are rotat- primarily raise beef cattle. ed to prevent soil depletion. The heart of the farm’s mission is to “We want to make sure people know promote sustainable farming practices the cattle are not locked up in a barn. and provide quality beef for the sisters They are able to roam the hillside,” and consumers alike, said farm man- said Spalding, a parishioner of St. ager Danny Spalding. Rose Church in Springfield. “We’ve done a whole lot to hu- general welfare of the cattle,” he said. The farm is situated on 650 acres of Sister Charlene Moser, OP, who manely raise cattle, in how we feed “People want to know where their picturesque countryside in gently roll- serves as a liaison between the sisters them, how they are handled, and the food comes from.” ing hills a short walk downhill from and the farm, said the community em- the motherhouse. braces sustainable practices not only Hay and corn raised on the farm feed to provide a desirable product, but also the cattle. Two lakes, wetlands, and a to preserve and care for the land. forest with a creek running through it “The idea is not to extract as much as are on the property. possible, but to care for it. Pope Francis Spalding said beef sales are “running talks about this in Laudato Si’ – that hu- very strong.” Last year, the farm sold mans should have respect for the land about 90 steers. At about 1,250 pounds and to use the gifts we’ve be given to per animal, the yield was more than care for it,” she said, citing the pope’s 100,000 pounds of beef, he said. 2015 encyclical on the environment. The biggest market is for the grain- Sister Charlene said the farm also fed beef. He said grass-fed beef is a taps the roots of the sisters’ mission. growing market. All the beef is free of “The congregation began as a teach- antibiotics, steroids, and hormones. ing community, and we see the farm as About half the sales are in the area a means of fulfilling the teaching mis- around nearby Springfield, Kentucky. sion,” she said. The remaining sales come from the The farm collaborates with local and wider region including Louisville, state organizations to promote sustain- Lexington, Elizabethtown, Fort Knox, able practices and to educate the pub- and Danville. Spalding said sales of lic about proper soil and water man- grass-fed beef in particular have ex- agement. It usually hosts a field day in panded into Tennessee. the summer, when the public is invited The farm also sells pork, which is to tour and learn about its operation. raised by Amish farmers in Casey Susan McCain, who chairs the St. County, Kentucky. Spalding estimat- Catharine Farm Advisory Council, ed that the farm sold 50 to 60 hogs said the farm and its practices align last year. with the overall ministry of the con- Beyond the regional sales, the farm gregation. provides beef to the order’s mother- “We are not like other farms,” she house, its Sansbury Care Center, and said. “The farm’s profitability is - im other Dominican motherhouses. The portant for viability and continuity, but Dominican community at St. Catha- its mission, vision, and commitment to rine merged with six other Dominican the sustainability of God’s creation is communities in 2009 to form the Do- its driving force.” Tickets can be purchased at the Performance minican Sisters of Peace, based in Co- For more information CALL BOB UDECK 614-738-1267 Able is a staff writer at The Record, lumbus, Ohio. or visit www.singingbuckeyes.com newspaper of the Archdiocese of Though the farm’s main focus is Louisville, Kentucky. 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Msgr. John Cody Msgr. David Funk Judicial Vicar Pastor Diocese/Tribunal St. Pius X. Church SPECIAL MEMORIAL WEEKEND OFFICE HOURS SATURDAY 8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. SUNDAY 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. MONDAY 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Cemetery personnel will be available to answer questions and help locate family grave spaces