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CatholicThe TIMES The Diocese of Columbus’ News Source September 13, 2020 • 24TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME • Volume 69:40 Inside this issue Married couples honored: Bishop Robert Brennan will preside at the rescheduled Jubilee of Anniversaries Mass on Sunday, Oct. 25, at Westerville St. Paul the Apostle Church. Married couples celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2020 will be recognized, Page 3 Fatima movie: A new movie on the apparations of Our Lady at Fatima as seen through the eyes of visionaries Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta is out and available in theaters and through streaming services, Page 4 New missions director: Sister Zephrina Mary Gracykutty, FIH, a native of India and a member of the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, understands what it is to be a missionary as she starts her new role as diocesan missions director, Page 20 OHIO CATHOLIC COLLEGES EDITION: MOUNT CARMEL MEETS GROWING NEED Pages 9-16 Catholic Times 2 September 13, 2020 Bishop Robert J. Brennan Bishop calls for day of prayer, fasting on Sept. 24 Bishop Robert Brennan is calling them to her Son, to Divine Mercy. In Season of Hope for Thursday, Sept. 24, the Feast of these troubled and uncertain times, Dear Friends, Task Force is Our Lady of Mercy, to be a day of this is an important day for us to not offering for prayer and penance for healing and only acknowledge the need for con- Over the past few months, our lives your journey conversion in our community and our version and God’s help and mercy in have changed dramatically with many through the nation. the world but the profound need for new challenges added to the existing Season of “Images of Our Lady of Mercy, in us to BE mercy – to be instruments of ones we have been working to solve. Hope some the past known as Our Lady of Ran- God’s mercy to one another.” As I talk with parishioners in our par- tools to kick- som, the patronal feast of the Merce- Additional details will be available ishes and with members of our com- start the re- darians, often show Mary gathering at the diocesan website. social media, munity, I have heard some express a flection pro- people under her mantle,” Bishop and Times’ new eConnect newsletter “poverty of hope” that weighs them cess; to share Brennan said. “It is Mary that gath- (subscribe for free at columbuscatho- down as they grapple with COVID-19, in prayer and ers God’s people together to bring lic.org/eConnect). unemployment, the effects of structur- encourage changed actions based on al racism, physical and mental health this heightened awareness of issues 40 Days for Life fall campaign issues and more. These people are and concerns of our faithful member- looking to the Church for hope and ship. These supports and resources gets underway Sept. 23 for help. will be available monthly on topics The international 40 Days for Life lice are issuing trespass citations and St. Peter reminds us that Christ is that impact all of us and filled with Fall campaign will kick off in nearly arresting people for perceived and ac- the reason for our hope. His death and suggestions, supports and resources 600 cities across the globe, including tual trespass, even non-malicious inci- resurrection brought us out of slavery to accompany you on your journey. Columbus, on Sept. 23. The only loca- to sin and gave us the promise of an For the Season of Hope resources, dents. While the area is generally safe everlasting future with Him. He also visit www.columbuscatholic.org/sea- tion in the Diocese of Columbus will during the day, there is more traffic and promised never to leave us orphaned, son-of-hope. be at the Columbus Planned Parent- community interaction. but to remain with us until the end of We want to encourage the formation hood East Surgical Center at 3255 E For those in the southern part of the time. So the Church, as the Body of of small faith communities to break Main Street. diocese, a first-ever campaign will Christ, can offer hope to the people open the monthly parish bulletin in- The fall campaign runs until Nov. 1 be hosted by the Knights of Colum- of this age, through the Sacraments, sert for reflection and prayer through from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Go to the Greater bus across the street from the Athens the example and intercession of the the question: What does God call us Columbus Right to Life website, www. Planned Parenthood. More informa- saints, her many charitable agencies to be and do in this world? gcrtl.org/40-days-for-life, and select a tion on the Athens campaign can be and ministries, and the accompani- In this way, anchored in Christ, our day to adopt or link to the individual found at https://www.40daysforlife. ment of those who are struggling by hope, we can help overcome that pov- hour campaign to volunteer. com/athens or by contacting Grand the Christian community. erty of hope that is experienced by our There is still some uncertainty about Knight Tim Peterson. While Athens is I want to invite you to join me in brothers and sisters. May God give us events this fall, but prayer outside of outside the Diocese of Columbus, the sharing our hope with others in a Sea- the ability and determination to be salt Planned Parenthood is an activity that location may be closer for those in the son of Hope. It will be a journey for and light in the world. us, one that through prayer, reflec- churches or Respect Life groups can southern counties. tion, changed actions and changed Sincerely yours in Christ, participate in while also observing full Since 2013, five clinics that per- attitudes will renew us and prepare us safety and social distancing protocols. formed or referred for abortion have ei- to better accompany our fellow trav- Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan Pro-life witness isn’t political, and it ther closed or ceased to perform abor- elers in need. The Diocesan HOPE Bishop of Columbus actively saves and redeems lives. tion in central Ohio. All were sites of a Those who go to pray are strongly coordinated vigil of prayer and fasting encouraged to have a partner and to by the pro-life faithful in conjunction Send us your questions remain on the sidewalk. Columbus Po- with Greater Columbus Right to Life. Readers are invited to submit questions about the Catholic faith for The Catholic Times’ new local Q&A column, with answers provided by Father Adam Streitenberger, the diocese’s coordinator for evangelization. Please email a brief question and include your name (we will print first name only) and city to: [email protected]. Sunday Mass dispensation extended indefinitely Questions also may be mailed to: Questions Column, The Catholic Times, 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH 43215. The dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation granted by Bishop Rob- ert Brennan, which was to last at least through Sunday, Sept. 13, has been ex- tended indefinitely, in keeping with the indefinite dispensation throughout the rest of the Catholic Conference of Ohio. Those who are in high-risk categories The Catholic Times remains on biweekly schedule are encouraged to remain home. Those who are not feeling well or who are ex- The Catholic Times is switching to a year-round biweekly schedule. The issue dates for the remainder of 2020 are hibiting coronavirus-type symptoms are expected to remain home. Churches Sept. 13, Sept. 27, Oct. 11, Oct. 25, Nov. 8, Nov. 22, Dec. 6 and Dec. 20. will observe safe social distancing by marking off pews. Those attending Mass are asked to wear masks in church and to make use of sanitization procedures. Front Page photo: Bishop Robert J. Brennan: President & Publisher NURSING COLLEGE Doug Bean: Editor ([email protected]) BOOT CAMP Tim Puet: Reporter ([email protected]) Mount Carmel College of Nursing K. Colston-Woodruff: Graphic Designer students learn hands-on skills at a Copyright © 2020. All rights reserved. Mailing Address: 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH 43215 Remediation Skills Boot Camp at the Catholic Times (USPS 967-000) (ISSN 745-6050) is the official Editorial/Advertising: (614) 224-5195 FAX (614) 241-2518 college in August. Classes for the fall newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus, Ohio. 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The board of directors of the downs – joy and disappointment, ill- Pandemic precautions such as face 2021 Columbus Catholic Women’s ness and sacrifice – are couples who coverings, sanitizing and social dis- Conference has announced that the have faithfully lived their marital tancing will be in place at the church. event will be postponed until Feb.