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OCTOBER 7, 2018 the 27th week in ordinary timE volume 68:1 DIOCESE OF COLUMBUS TIMES

october is the U.S. Bishops’ annual respect life month observance Catholic Times 2 October 7, 2018

Editor’s reflections by Doug Bean Diocese to make records of claims Defend and respect life made against clergy available October is one of the most spiritually for the protection As set forth in the U.S. Conference tion with respect to clergy, whether significant periods of the year because of life from con- of Catholic Bishops’ Charter for the living or deceased, against whom such it’s not only the month of the rosary, ception through Protection of Children and Young claims have been made, and hopes to but it’s also Respect Life month. natural death. People, the Diocese of Columbus has make this information public within Millions of people will storm heaven So many peo- procedures in place specifically de- the next few months. by praying the rosary with a multitude ple devote their signed to address allegations of sexual The Diocese of Columbus under- of intentions while asking the Blessed time, resources and prayers to preserv- abuse of minors by priests, with zero stands that this is an important step to Virgin Mary to intercede to her be- ing life at all stages and in all situations. tolerance for any form of child abuse. restore the confidence of our faithful loved son Jesus for all human life. In this week’s annual Respect Life is- All credible claims of child sexu- in their Church and its clergy. If your parish does not offer any sue, the Catholic Times highlights a al abuse are immediately reported to The Diocese of Columbus encour- public rosary processions or recita- few of the individual and organizations law enforcement and/or children ser- ages anyone who may have experi- tions this Sunday – and even if it does making a huge difference. vice agencies, and those active clergy enced sexual abuse by clergy or others – there’s another way to join with oth- Everyone should do their part to against whom such claims have been associated with the Church to imme- ers in praying to Our Lady. build up the culture of life. Your con- made are immediately removed from diately contact law enforcement and Rosary Coast to Coast is an orga- tribution can be as simple as praying ministry and church property pending the diocesan victims assistance co- nized effort under the mantle of Our every day for the unborn and for the a completion of the investigation. ordinator at (614) 224-2251, (1-866) Lady of Guadalupe to pray for the end of abortion throughout the world. As in the past, the Diocese of Co- 448-0217, or helpisavailable@colum- Church and for the United States. Of course, many other steps can be lumbus will fully cooperate with civ- buscatholic.org. In 2017, millions of Catholics rallied taken to defend the innocent among us. il authorities in any future inquiry of Forms for reporting abuse are avail- at the borders of Poland in an over- Some of the options include volunteer- abuse allegations. able in parish and school offices and whelming display of devotion, reciting ing at a crisis pregnancy center or shel- In addition, the Diocese of Colum- can be accessed from the diocesan the rosary in prayer and reparation for ter; donating to an organization that as- bus intends to make public informa- website (www.columbuscatholic.org). their nation. Rosary Coast to Coast sists women and their born and unborn then spread to Ireland and Great Brit- babies; supporting pro-life candidates ain, and now the United States. for political office in November; pray- At 4 p.m. Eastern Time Sunday, Oct. ing at an abortion center; or attending Marian Conference will be 7, Catholics will connect spiritually in Respect Life prayer vigils at a parish. hundreds of locations throughout the Catholics laity, priests, religious sis- held at Jubilee Museum nation to pray the rosary. Starting ear- ters and brothers need to stand togeth- This year’s Columbus Marian Con- the World Apostolate of Fatima. lier in the day will be the National Ro- er. They should not shy away from de- ference and Day of Recollection will There is no cost to attend, but free- sary Rally in Washington, which will fending the pro-life position in public. take place on the Feast of Our Lady will offerings to help offset costs be live-streamed at www.rosarycoast- There seems to be a reluctance by of Fatima, Saturday, Oct. 13, from 10 will be accepted. Seating is limited, tocoast.com. The national event will some religious to speak about abor- a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and will be at the so those interested in attending are include a Mass, speakers and recitation tion, maybe out of fear that they’ll Jubilee Museum, 57 S. Grubb St. asked to RSVP no later than Mon- of all 40 mysteries of the rosary. offend someone. But it is everyone’s The conference will begin with a day, Oct. 8. Among the parishes in the Diocese duty to defend the most fundamental sung Latin High Mass, followed by Now in its eighth year, the Mar- of Columbus participating in Rosary right in our society. several talks, lunch, and an oppor- ian Conference is a lay-organized Coast to Coast, according to its web- There are encouraging signs that tunity to tour the museum, which event that works to inspire greater site, are Columbus St. Joseph Cathe- America will become a pro-life nation houses the nation’s largest collec- love and devotion to Mary and, in so dral, Columbus St. Patrick, Reynolds- again. That its civil laws won’t con- tion of diversified Catholic artwork. doing, draw people closer to Jesus burg St. Pius X, London St. Patrick, tradict natural law. That every person The theme for this year’s confer- Christ and his Church. Grove City Our Lady of Perpetual – the unborn, marginalized, disabled, ence is “Our Lady of Fatima and the This year, the talks will look at the Help, Logan St. John, Zaleski St. Syl- disadvantaged, and elderly – will be Church’s Ultimate Trial.” many ways the Church leads people vester, Chillicothe St. Peter, Waverly loved and protected. Reflections will be given by Fa- to a fruitful and profound devotion St. Mary and Delaware St. Mary. Let’s redouble our efforts to do ther Ladis Cizik, former national to Our Lady, thus drawing them One of the rosary’s intentions will be whatever it takes to make it happen. director of Our Lady’s Blue Army, closer to her Son, Jesus Christ.

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([email protected]) Postmaster: Send address changes to Catholic Times, 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH 43215. Please allow two to four weeks for change of address. October 7, 2018 Catholic Times 3 Suicide seminar particpants hear message of hope By Tim Puet, Catholic Times Reporter advocates on behalf of the students,” you all this to illustrate that normal “Even if we prevent all suicides, Crabtree said. He said no more sui- people can go through things they’d our work as the people of God won’t During much of Russ Crabtree’s talk cides occurred after the community never think about” and can consider end,” he said. “As long as people are at the Pontifical College Josephinum last started addressing the problem, and suicide as a result. thinking of suicide, as long as there is week, the screen behind him displayed that pattern continued for 15 years. Crabtree described himself as a a stigma attached to this which pre- one word in large letters – “HOPE.” His experience in Grandview “second-day” person. “I have gone vents people from seeking assistance Crabtree has trained people in sui- Heights led him to leave his pastorate through the dark night of suicidal when these thoughts come to them, cide awareness for the past two de- and become involved in three oth- thinking and emerged into the light of they need our help and support.” cades and has endured a personal cri- er ventures. Two of them dealt with a second day,” he said. He estimated Other speakers for the daylong sis that nearly led him to take his own church consulting and suicide preven- that 20 percent of his audience con- event included Dr. Darcy Granell, di- life, even as he was educating others tion. The third is the Montana de Luz sisted of “second-day” people – those rector of The Ohio State University’s on how to prevent others from killing project in Honduras for abandoned who either had thought of suicide suicide prevention program; Father themselves. HIV children, which has been sup- themselves or knew of someone who Leo Connolly, pastor of Columbus St. “My own story and those of many ported by individuals and parish orga- had done so, but had decided not to Cecilia Church; Deacon Phil Paulucci others who have faced suicidal desper- nizations in the Diocese of Columbus act on those thoughts. of Columbus St. Peter Church; Jolene ation have taught me that there is hope over the years. “I made it through because the skills DeFiore-Hyrmer of the Ohio Depart- that we can prevent suicide in our com- By November 2003, the stress of his I had learned in preventing others ment of Health; Laura Lewis, assis- munities,” he said. “If you’re going to vocational changes, combined with a from suicide helped me,” he said. “I tant director of Ohio State’s suicide solve the problem, the saying is true marital separation and loss of contact also had a great therapist. I retrained prevention program; Lewis’ husband, that ‘it takes a village,’ It takes plenty my life – or actually, God was Michael, a licensed professional clin- of stakeholders – people willing to step retraining me. He took me apart ical counselor (LPCC) and member out. Training is a big part of that.” so he could reinvent me from of the Capital University faculty; and He concluded his talk to more than top to bottom. Friends also had a Rachelle Martin, executive director 180 people attending a diocesan semi- great impact on me. Their strong of the Franklin County chapter of the nar on suicide prevention and interven- support was the difference be- National Alliance on Mental Illness. tion at the Josephinum’s Jessing Center tween life and death. One of Granello said a brother-in-law on Wednesday, Sept. 26 by saying, “We those friends was Mark Huddy,” killed himself in 1999 “and it was like can make a difference. Instead of ‘pass- diocesan moderator for social a nuclear bomb” in her family. “Nine- ing the peace (as at the sign of peace at concerns and Catholic Charities, teen years later, the family still sets Mass),’ let’s pass the hope.” He then Russ Crabtree speaks at the diocesan suicide pre- Crabtree said. a place at the Thanksgiving table for said three times, “We would not be the vention seminar at the Josephinum. “Ultimately, I’m here be- him. This is why I’m talking to you same without you,” and asked people cause of God,” he said, fol- today,” she said. to turn to those seated next to them and with his children, had led him to a sit- lowing that by telling the story of the About 45,000 Americans – about say, “Hope be with you.” uation in which everything he owned 123 per day – die each year from Crabtree, who now lives in North was in his car. A short time later, the suicide, Granello said. About 5,100 Carolina, told the audience that his car was totaled, a check bounced, and of them are between ages 15 and 24, experience with suicide prevention be- he found his credit score was too low making it the second-leading cause of gan in 1997 when three young people for him to obtain credit. He eventually death each year for high school stu- killed themselves within seven months moved into the home of a friend’s par- dents. She said estimates are that a in Grandview Heights, where he was ents and stayed there for three years. million people kill themselves world- pastor of Boulevard Presbyterian “One day, this suicide prevention wide each year. In addition, every day Church. He and a friend, psychologist trainer was at a gun counter to buy a in the United States, 5,000 seventh- to Linda Karlovec, responded by forming gun, with the intention of killing my- 12th-graders attempt suicide. She said a team of school, business, political, self. Instead, I went to the Ohio State federal statistics indicate that for ev- medical and clergy representatives to University Hospital,” Crabtree said. eryone age 15 to 54 who commits sui- address the situation. He said that on another occasion, cide, there are an additional 45 people “We developed a five-point plan,” he went to the home of his parents to who attempt it and 250 seriously con- he said. “First, we got ourselves ed- clean gutters and saw a gun which had sidering it. ucated and trained. That gave us a been in the same place there for years. Granello said the number of sui- sense of power. Next, we formed fo- “The gun was right there,” he said. “I cides in the United States each year Father Leo Connolly, pastor, Columbus St. cus groups so we could get our ears to turned off my cell phone and closed probably is underreported by 50 per- Cecilia Church. Photos/Social Concerns Office the ground, find out what was going my eyes. Then this face appeared and cent because of the stigma associated on in the community, and see what the said, ‘Just breathe, Russ. Don’t leave encounter at his parents’ house. with suicide. “Seventy-five percent root issues were which were causing me,’” and kept repeating the phrase.” Crabtree in 2015 began a program of students in the United States say the suicides. He said that kept him from picking up titled Soul Shop, which helps people they wouldn’t tell an adult if they “We then started to educate the the gun and using it. minister to those affected by suicidal knew a friend was suicidal,” she said. community through the local week- Crabtree said that two weeks later, desperation. Thousands of laypersons “That’s what you can change. Ninety ly newspaper and other media. The his wife told him she believed an an- and hundreds of clergy have taken percent of teens who commit suicide fourth point was working with the gel had come to him at that instant to part in it. Crabtree said he has heard demonstrate clear warning signs, 80 school administration to put crisis save his life. “I don’t understand why many of stories of how Soul Shop has planning in place. Finally, we became I was saved, but I was,” he said. “I tell saved lives. See suicide, Page 4 Catholic Times 4 October 7, 2018

SUICIDE, continued from Page 3 Have Faith in Education percent tell someone, and the most County Sheriff’s Department and how common response is silence. Why he frequently is called to the scene By Adam Dufault would I say I want to kill myself? when a person kills himself or herself. Because I want help. He said the hardest thing in such cases OCS serves schools “I believe we have people so afraid is to tell a family that it can’t see the of saying the wrong thing that they say body because the area has to be treat- nothing,” Granello said. “If you speak ed as a crime scene. and plans for future out with compassion and care, it’s bet- “It sounds cruel, but in the long Not too long ago, my three-year-old daughter’s day ter than doing nothing. We can’t save term, it’s probably better that the fam- care class learned about the jobs that people do in our everybody, but if we do nothing, we ily not see things that could increase communities. She then asked me to tell her about my job. Trying to explain don’t have a chance. the stress on them,” he said. Father the job of a school superintendent is no easy task. Should I start by describ- “We have to change the culture and Connolly said that in some suicide ing strategic planning? Financial oversight? Policy management? This would create a culture of caring,” she said. cases, the family eventually is al- have been much easier if I were still an elementary school principal or back After displaying several messages en- lowed to see part of the person’s body in a sixth-grade classroom. At the end of my pondering, I finally told her that couraging suicide which were posted at the county coroner’s office, but that “Daddy helps schools.” on a popular social media site, she decision is up to the coroner. When you come right down to it, helping schools is exactly what my office, said, “This conversation is happening, “I’ve learned over my experience the Office of Catholic Schools (OCS), does every day. The mission of our office but it’s happening without us. We have with law enforcement that the primary is to “serve the Catholic community in the shared ministry of education, through to insert hope into this conversation. reason leading to the conditions that mission, academic excellence, leadership, governance, financial viability, and We have to give students knowledge most often bring about suicide is the advocacy, to form disciples who live fully the message of Jesus Christ.” At the and information and let them know breakdown of a relationship,” he said. core of this mission is a commitment to servant leadership, drawing inspiration we can help, and we have to take care “What we as a church need to do is to from Jesus’ words in the Gospel of Mark: “For the Son of Man did not come to of ourselves, too.” help our young people deal with this be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Father Connolly and Deacon Pau- type of failure, and failure in general. The Catholic schools of the Diocese of Columbus exist as a partnership be- lucci both discussed how the Catho- “We do no service to young people tween the parishes, schools and local communities. Our 42 elementary schools lic Church’s position on suicide has by withholding the harsh realities of and 11 high schools serve families in the Columbus metropolitan area, and also evolved as more discoveries have living from them. This is also true extend as far north as New Philadelphia and as far south as Portsmouth, making been made about how the brain works. with death. Many people don’t let a Catholic education available to children in 15 counties. “The Church has always said sui- kids experience death. It’s a part of The seven staff members of the Office of Catholic Schools work hard to cide is a wrong thing, and it always life, and it’s permanent. Kids live in a provide outstanding support and service to each of the schools, while building will,” said Deacon Paulucci, who is world where everything is short-term. esprit de corps among our school leaders. Our assistant superintendents – one an LPCC and has been involved in the They play video games where people for high schools and the other for elementary schools – consult daily with mental health field for 40 years. “But die and get revitalized. Many of them school principals on school matters of all kinds. The associate directors in our look at it from a sociological and a don’t understand what it’s like to ex- office focus on supporting school finances, coordinating state scholarship pro- scientific perspective. It’s been shown perience a long-term loss.” grams, supporting students in special populations, building the curriculum and that 50 percent of people who com- DeFiore-Hyrmer, representing assessment programs of the diocese, and many, many other responsibilities. mit suicide are clinically depressed. the state agency which compiles the Perhaps the most important project facing OCS in the near term is the creation It goes to 75 percent when substance state’s health information, presented of a strategic vision of the future for our Catholic schools. We will be working in abuse is added to that. several statistics related to suicide in collaboration with the bishop, pastors, principals, teachers, parents and students “More research has been published the state. She said the suicide rate in to chart a course forward, with the goal of keeping our schools vibrant for years showing that clinical depression Ohio has increased by 37 percent in to come. This plan will be taking shape during the next several months. It will biologically changes the physical a decade, with the total of suicides start with a deep dive into our school data and an attempt to chart trends. It then structure of the brain. It depletes the statewide rising from 1,268 in 2007 to will progress into a plan focusing on Catholic identity, academic excellence and neurotransmitters that lead to good 1,774 last year. Four out of five Ohio- financial management. New ideas and new strategies are essential. feelings. It shrinks the hippocampus, ans who commit suicide are male, but In some ways, we already have begun to think differently. For example, the the center for reasoning. the rates for males and females are operation of the two schools in Zanesville was modified this summer. Bishop “Armed with this knowledge, the increasing, with the most dramatic in- Fenwick Elementary School and Bishop Rosecrans High School, which share Church has come to understand de- crease among people age 18 to 24. a parking lot on a large campus across from St. Nicholas Church, are now pression as an illness, and we have to After general talks in the morning, under the joint direction of executive director Kelly Sagan. Susan Swackham- relate to it like any other illness.” the seminar’s afternoon session in- mer serves as the elementary school director and Chelsea Tolliver as the high Father Connolly said that because of cluded programming for adults, with school director. By better combining resources and thinking more as a unified this knowledge, the Church changed its Crabtree and Martin, and for students, preschool through 12th-grade system, the Catholic schools of Zanesville hope former position against having a funeral with Michael and Laura Lewis. to serve the community through a shared identity and common strategic plan. Mass or a burial in consecrated ground The day closed with groups from Our schools are places of love, where children can learn in the presence of for someone who commits suicide. parishes and schools working on for- Jesus Christ throughout their day as they grow in their faith, knowledge and “The Church has an obligation mation of suicide prevention action service to God. Our schools serve a vital role in our nation, and I firmly believe to help people in the healing pro- plans for their particular situations. they soon will be more needed than ever. The goal of our long range planning cess,” he said. “In a funeral Mass, the Those in attendance also were able is to keep our schools growing for decades to come. The Office of Catholic Church brings the healing message of to visit display tables at which rep- Schools and I are looking forward to sharing our progress. the Gospel. What a shame if it did not resentatives of various government Adam J. Dufault is diocesan episcopal moderator for education and super- take advantage of this.” and private groups which deal with intendent of Catholic schools. He also talked about his longtime suicide prevention were available for role as chaplain for the Franklin discussion. October 7, 2018 Catholic Times 5 Bishop Frederick Campbell’s funeral homily for Father Lawrence Nolan, OCSO “Family and friends of Father Nolan is also in the winter a strong wind that death, because death is simply a transfor- begins rather sadly, and I think it is a and my brothers and sisters in Jesus blows across that prairie, and it whistles mation, a change, and an entrance to that recognition that in our own lives there Christ, in the monastery buildings, and that was presence which is face-to-face. are moments of sadness, especially as “As we were preparing for this fu- always a comfort. “And it is that that I think Father No- we approach the very real fact of death, neral and I was speaking with Bishop “Now I understand that the monks lan brought with him as he left the con- the sadness of leaving loved ones, the Griffin, it dawned on me that I first met help to make sustenance by making cas- fines of New Melleray and came here to sadness of infirmity, the loss of control Father Nolan in 1981 in New Melleray kets, which of course touches a universal Columbus. You know, you may be able – and it is a sadness. (Abbey, Iowa). I was a newly ordained human experience. In fact, the casket in to take the monk out of the monastery, “But the reading continues by saying priest, and as I had begun the practice, I which we place the body of Father Nolan but you’re never going to take the mon- ‘I know my portion is the Lord’s; there- did my annual retreat at New Melleray, was a casket from New Melleray. astery out of the monk. fore I will hope in him. Good is the Lord and it was an extraordinary experience. “When I think of those days and the “And people who knew him, especially to one who waits for him, to the soul “And I remember – very vaguely, incredible impression that the abbey when he was at the Shrine of St. Therese, who seeks him. It is good to hope in si- but I do remember – meeting him. And makes on you, I realize that here in always told me that he would not take lence for the saving help of the Lord.’ I what an extraordinary twist of provi- this place, individuals are following any appointments or calls between 8 and suspect that that line could be engraved dence that now I should be celebrating the command that one hears again and 10 in the morning, because that was his in most monastery walls – that hope in his funeral here in Columbus. And I again in the Old Testament and the New time to fulfill all the requirements of the the presence of God, in the power of si- think back on those days at New Mel- – ‘Seek the face of the Lord.’ monastic office and to spend the required lent acceptance with God. leray, and sometimes very surprising “In seeking that face of the Lord, cre- moments in contemplation. “Now this sense of the silence of the images come to mind. ating a community and an atmosphere “And I think he understood, by seek- soul can be transferred from the monas- “Back then, one of the ways by which in which God is always present to all ing the face of God, that line that you tery into our lives here today. St. Thomas the abbey made their sustenance was by and to all time, in every moment, the just heard in our second reading, that Aquinas used to talk about it as having raising beef cattle, and you could hear presence of God is palpable. ‘What we shall be when the Kingdom an interior cloister. We take what was them lowing in the fields next to it. I “And in experiencing that sense of a comes fully, we do not understand, but outside of us – exterior things – and we thought it rather strange, because the community, in seeking the face of the we do know this: We shall be like God, draw it more and more deeply into our Trappists were vegetarians. Lord and winning more and more com- for we shall see him as he is.’ And in own being, so that even in the midst of “The abbey sits on some of the richest pletely that sense of the presence of God, this funeral liturgy, we pray that that is a very busy world, there is that solitude, farm land in the United States, although it gave the impression – and it was a deep indeed now the enjoyment of Father. that silence, that sense of being touched the monks no longer personally farm it. one – that in fact, you need not fear any- “That reading from the Book of Lam- It is an extraordinary sight to see. There thing, and especially, you need not fear entations (the first reading of the Mass) See homily, Page 8 Mohun Health Care Center recognized for workplace excellence The Mohun Health Care Center, a those seniors. a 401-k plan, financial counseling long-term nursing facility in Colum- The Mohun center is a – even free life insurance cover- bus founded by the Dominican Sis- 72-bed facility dedicated age – all are available to our care ters of Peace, has been recognized to the long-term care of team members.” by Leading Age Ohio with its newest retired religious. Its pop- Continuing education, both in award – the Award for Workplace Ex- ulation consists mostly class and online, is another ben- cellence. of retired members of efit offered to all Mohun employ- LeadingAge Ohio is a nonprofit the Dominican Sisters of ees, said Mohun’s nursing direc- trade association that represents ap- Peace, plus a few retired tor, Michelle Kiner. “It’s our goal proximately 400 long-term care or- priests. to turn nurses into leaders. Study ganizations and hospices, as well as “Religious sisters never and education are part of our those providing ancillary health care really ‘retire,’” said cen- Dominican charism, and we are and housing services, in more than ter administrator April Staff members and sisters from the Mohun Health Care Cen- delighted to share that with our 150 Ohio communities. Queener. “Sisters living at ter who accepted a workplace excellence award at LeadingAge nurses.” The center received the award be- Mohun serve in a minis- Ohio’s annual conference include (from left): Venie Coleman, Employees agree with Leading cause fewer than 17 percent of its try of prayer and presence human resources director; April Queener, administrator; Sister Age Ohio’s workplace excellence staff members leave the organization – in fact, we refer to this Anne Keenan, OP, leadership liaison; Michelle Kiner, nursing di- designation. “I don’t feel like per year. This goes against a national facility as a powerhouse rector; Elaine Rose, unit manager; Sister Carole Hermann, OP, just a worker; we are like fami- trend. Staff turnover among nursing of prayer.” co-resident life director; Sister Arleen Kisiel, OP, pastoral care; ly,” says Trefera Haile, a licensed home employees ranges between 55 “This calling to prayer and Angie Tucker, unit manager. practical nurse with 18 years of and 75 percent nationwide, at a cost and peace is the founda- Photo courtesy Mohun Health Care Center service at Mohun. “At the end of of at least $22,000 and often more per tion of our workplace,” The Dominican calling to justice the day, we’re not drained,” said individual. she said. “Our nurses and aides feel and fairness also contributes to the seven-year team member Beverly More than 1.4 million people, the this peace as they go about their du- quality of the Mohun workplace. Greenidge, a state-tested nurse aide vast majority of whom are senior cit- ties. Our nursing staff is treated with “Our employees enjoy a full range (STNA). “We have a good residence,” izens, live in the nation’s more than respect by patients and by the man- of benefits,” says Venie Coleman, the said STNA Lucia Duwon, who has 15,000 nursing homes. More than 1.5 agement team, so they treat one an- center’s human resources coordinator. worked at Mohun for six years. “We million nursing professionals care for other with respect as well.” “Health, vision and dental insurance, have a very good team.” Catholic Times 6 October 7, 2018 Thoughts while praying the rosary St.Catharine to host Mass of Inclusion A Mass of Inclusion for People with available to assist. Additionally, it is Special Needs will be celebrated at 11 hoped that lay ministry roles within Question & Answer a.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at Columbus St. the Mass can be filled by people with Catharine Church, 500 S. Gould Road. special needs. Father Kenneth Doyle In partnership with SPICE (Special If there are individuals with special Catholic News Service People in Catholic Education), the needs serving your parish as an al- Mass will celebrate the unique gifts of tar server, Eucharistic minister, lec- people with physical and mental dis- tor, or cantor, Contact Cathryn at St. I would appreciate your help with the church, a specification of the Third abilities, as well as their caretakers. Catharine Church at (614) 231-4509 a question I’ve had for a long time. Commandment to “Keep holy the Sab- To encourage an inclusive, wel- if they would be interested in minis- QWhen I am saying the rosary, should bath.” It could therefore be changed by coming environment, there will be tering at the Mass of Inclusion. All I be thinking of the words to the Hail competent church authority, but I be- American Sign Language interpreta- priests are welcome to concelebrate Mary or about the particular mystery I lieve that is unlikely to happen. tion, elevator and wheelchair acces- the Mass. If you have other ques- am then on? (Morrilton, Arkansas) A bit of history is helpful. In the ear- sibility, low-gluten hosts for those tions, contact Mary Ginn Ryan at I think it’s a matter of personal liest centuries of the church, there was with dietary restrictions, and ushers (614) 354-6945. choice. Whatever best helps to no stated rule making Sunday Eucha- Amake these moments a time of rist mandatory – because there didn’t prayer and of peace, whatever makes need to be. This was what Christians you more aware of the presence of God did: As a matter of course, they gath- ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR and his love, that is the way to go. I ered on the first day of the week – in the myself like to change it around. beginning in homes, later on in simple POSITION AVAILABLE Sometimes I fashion a mental pic- church structures – in celebration of The Catholic Diocese of Columbus is looking for a fulltime Associate ture of the mystery I’m on – with the the resurrection and to be nourished Director for the Office of Catholic Ethnic Ministry. The essential job respon- resurrection, for example, I imagine by Christ’s risen body. They continued sibilities include, but are not limited to: the women arriving at the tomb ear- to do this through years and years of 1. Manage and support the basic policies and procedures of the day-to-day ly on Easter morning, their confusion persecution and at the risk of their jobs operations of the office. Assist with the office budget, ongoing formation for the on finding it empty and their excite- and even their lives. office’s staff, and oversight of administrative support assistants helping the office. ment later in the day as the realization It was only in the fourth century that 2. Oversee, under the supervision of the Director, the office’s Catholic Latino dawns that their friend Jesus is, some- there began to be any written rules about Ministry efforts, including interaction and collaboration with the office’s Latino Cath- how, once again alive. church attendance, and this happened olic consultative board. Other times – particularly if I’m tired first through regional church councils. 3. Support and work with all other ministerial activities associated with and pop- and creative thought eludes me – I think Much later, when the firstCode of Can- ulations served by the Office, including the African-American, African, and Asian/ about the words of the Hail Mary: the on Law was written in 1917, that obli- Asian-American communities. Work with consultative bodies appointed by the Dio- angel Gabriel’s greeting to the faith-filled gation was defined as a universal rule. cese to represent these broad ethnic/national groups. girl of 14 or 15, or Elizabeth’s praise of Pope John Paul II, in his 1998 apos- 4. Provide support for clergy assigned to care for specific ethnic/national com- the one “blessed among women.” tolic letter Dies Domini, noted that at munities and those communities’ lay leadership. Additionally, provide support of I don’t pretend that my technique is first, no written rule was necessary due clergy and religious vocations and ministry formation specific to these communi- fail-safe; often enough, my thoughts to the “inner need felt so strongly by the ties, as warranted. drift to the phone calls I need to make, Christians of the first centuries,” and that 5. Help represent the Diocese at local and national conferences, on various the homily still to be written. Distrac- “only later, faced with the halfhearted- committees, and at public events. tions are always the challenge, and so ness or negligence of some,” the church 6. Help solicit grants for projects in ethnic ministries, including the office’s col- sometimes I pray just a decade at a felt it necessary to make explicit the duty laboration with the Office of Development and Planning to support stewardship time; I have a “ring rosary” with just to attend Sunday Mass (No. 47). education and formation among Catholic ethnic/national communities. 10 beads, and often, when I’m driving, To be sure, over the 52 years I have Job Related Skills: The ideal applicant must be a practicing Catholic and exhibit I put it on my finger and it helps me to been ordained a priest, Sunday Mass the ability to effectively communicate both in written format and oral presentation; ability focus on Jesus and Mary. attendance has fallen sharply. But it to maintain organization, multi-task and establish priorities; exhibits initiative, responsi- I have always thought it would be seems unlikely to me that church lead- bility and flexibility. In addition, this position requires the ability to work with others in better if the church undid the rule ers would cede to this trend by lifting a diverse and collaborative team environment and be proficient in MS Office software Qby which we are obliged to attend the obligation. (Word, Excel) and Google Apps. Sunday Mass under pain of mortal To your belief that more Catholics Education/Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in ethnic ministry or a related sin. That way, I believe, more people would come to Mass if the obligation field is required; a master’s degree in the same is preferred. The ability to be bi- would come to church. were lifted, I have not seen any studies lingual in Spanish and English is mandatory for this position. Three to five years of I myself attend weekly, but atten- that would document this or refute it. experience in ethnic ministry settings is required. dance in our parish has dropped so I would hope, though, that Catho- Compensation, Benefits & Requirements:Compensation is commensurate drastically that we have cut back on the lics who do attend now are motivated with candidate’s education and experience. Job offer is contingent on the success- number of weekend Masses. I know not as much by a mandate but more by ful passing of the mandatory background screening and completion of the VIRTUS people who would be active members the good things that happen at Mass: “Protecting God’s Children” program. Benefits are according to Diocesan policy. Send if it were not for the rule of mandatory They can be instructed by the word of cover letter, resume, and three references by: attendance. (Somerset, New Jersey) God, inspired by the presence of oth- Monday, October 19, 2018 to Dominic Prunte, The obligation for Catholics to er Catholic Christians at prayer and HR Director at [email protected]. attend Sunday Mass under pen- – most of all – strengthened by receiv- Aalty of grave sin is a precept of ing the Lord in the Eucharist. October 7, 2018 Catholic Times 7

MAKING SENSE Out of Bioethics Father Tad Pacholczyk Opioids, pain management and addiction: balancing ethical duties Almost two million Americans are sult in undermedicated patients their patients had died from an over- addicted to opioids. The National watching the clock and writhing in dose. The San Diego medical exam- Institute on Drug Abuse notes that pain until the time of the next dose. iner would send health care profes- more than 100 people die each day Unmanaged pain is a spiritual as- sionals a letter in this format: “This in the United States from opioid sault on the dignity of a person and is a courtesy communication to in- overdoses. This unprecedented level plays right into the hands of assisted form you that your patient (name, of abuse – which involves not only suicide advocates. date of birth) died on (date). Pre- heroin, but also prescription pain Careful prescribing of pain med- scription drug overdose was either relievers such as OxyContin, Perco- ications, whether for surgery or the primary cause or contributed cet, morphine, codeine and fentanyl chronic pain, also helps to avoid to the death.” In follow-up studies, – has become a national crisis. Re- overmedicating patients and render- physicians who received these let- portedly, about 80 percent of heroin ing them lethargic or semi-coma- ters were found to prescribe at sig- addicts first misused prescription tose; in terminal situations, patients nificantly decreased levels, and they opioids. Yet for many patients, no still have the right to prepare for were also less likely to start new pain-relieving options more effec- their death while fully conscious, patients on opioids. Researchers Father Bill Hritsko will play several instru- tive than opioids exist. Figuring out and they should not generally be speculated that, like everyone else, ments at a parish concert on Oct. 14. how to use these powerful pharma- deprived of consciousness or alert- physicians tend to assess health and cological agents in an appropriate ness, except to mitigate excruciating safety risks differently when bad and ethical manner is urgent and im- or otherwise uncontrollable pain. outcomes spring readily to mind. Father Hritsko perative. In certain cases, of course, it may At the same time, taking steps to At a minimum, a three-pronged not matter if a person becomes restrict opioid availability can back- to present approach is required. One prong addicted to pain medications. If fire, with devastating consequences involves working with medical pro- a patient has only a few weeks of for chronic pain patients who may fessionals to limit the use and avail- life remaining, and he or she is ex- now end up being refused opioid parish concert ability of these drugs by modifying periencing intractable pain such prescriptions they need and have re- Father Bill Hritsko, pastor of Buck- prescribing practices. A second in- that high doses of opioids are the lied on for years. eye Lake Our Lady of Mount Carmel volves making patients more aware most effective approach, addiction In the final analysis, the proper Church, 5133 Walnut Road S.E., will of the risks of addiction and increas- during his or her final days and use of pain medications requires a join guest musicians for a concert at 3 ing their involvement in monitor- hours would not generally raise balanced approach, attending to ob- p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 that will be part ing their medications and managing ethical concerns. jective indications from the patient, of the parish’s 90th anniversary cele- decisions about their care. A third There are alternatives to the use so clinicians can offer sufficient bration. A reception with light refresh- involves making effective addiction of opioids that may be suitable for comfort and remediation of their ments will follow. treatment and outreach programs ac- some patients. These include the use pain. Patients also must take respon- Father Hritsko is presenting the cessible to those caught in the throes of less-addictive or nonaddictive sibility for their own pain manage- concert as an anniversary gift to the of chemical dependency. drugs such as acetaminophen, ibu- ment decisions, becoming informed parish. He said he would play instru- With regard to reducing opioid profen, naproxen, or anesthetics and about and aware of the challenges ments including the guitar, ukulele, availability, medical professionals blockers at the pain site. Cognitive and risks. When the goal is to pro- dulcimer, and serenity harp. in recent years have been seeking to behavioral therapy, stress manage- vide the lowest dose of opioids for The anniversary celebration began establish guidelines for prescribing ment and relaxation techniques can the shortest amount of time, in di- in July with the parish picnic, fol- opiates that take into account the help patients learn how to modify rect response to the level and sever- lowed on Aug. 10 by a Taize prayer number of pills typically needed to triggers that increase pain. Spe- ity of the pain, patients are likely to service marking the 90th anniversary get through a surgery or treatment. cialists sometimes remind us that have better treatment outcomes with of the laying of the church’s corner- For example, recovery from more bringing pain down to a tolerable diminished risks of addiction. stone. complex stomach surgeries might level should be the goal, rather than After the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, require 60 opioid pills, while an ap- trying to eliminate it entirely, which Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Dec. 9, a re-blessing service will take pendectomy or hernia might require in many cases may not even be pos- PhD, earned his doctorate in neu- place in the chapel where the parish’s only 15 to 20. Although prescrip- sible. Some patients may require roscience from Yale and did post- first Mass was offered. It will be fol- tion guidelines may be helpful, they assistance to come to accept even a doctoral work at Harvard. He is a lowed by a family dinner. clearly can’t be fixed in stone, as limited amount of pain. priest of the Diocese of Fall River, There will be a Taize service during individual patients will have vary- A San Diego-based pilot program Massachusetts, and serves as direc- Lent, and a concert in May featuring ing pain management needs. Some to reduce the overprescription of tor of education at The National all of the parish’s music ministries. nurses recall well the days when opioids included the novel step of Catholic Bioethics Center in Phil- The year of celebration will end with concerns about addiction could re- notifying physicians when one of adelphia. See www.ncbcenter.org. the parish picnic in July. Catholic Times 8 October 7, 2018 Special relatives visit St. Andrew St. Anthony students build towers

Columbus St. Anthony School first-graders read the book “The Man Who Walked Between Columbus St. Andrew School first-grade students hosted their “special relatives” fora the Towers” by Mordicai Gerstein, which tells of French aerialist Philippe Petit’s tightrope day. They started the day by attending Mass together, then had a reception that included walk between the two World Trade Center towers in 1974. The students worked in teams prayers, songs and appreciation. Pictured are Abbie (left) and Emmie Claprood with their to build their own twin towers out of clear cups. Shown with one of the towers are (from special relative, Kimberly Jones. Photo courtesy St. Andrew School left) Carlos Luna, Lila Hatem, Desno Daly, John Hoffman, Bakhita Combey, Dylan Hernandez (partly hidden), Kojo Oduro, Leonardo Salazar and Landon Jacobus. Photo/ St. Anthony School homily, continued from Page 5 by God. It is a profound sense of hope. wisdom coming from the lips of babes, “The times I met Father Nolan, I because as you may know, children have Superintendent reads to students was always impressed by what a gen- a wonderful sense of telling you exactly tle soul he was. In his work in retreats what they see. It’s that confidence and with many other organizations, espe- trust, along with that gentleness, that we cially the Shrine, there was that sense remember about Father Nolan. We also that he drew from his experience as a think of his infirmity, which he bore monk a great treasure of spiritual guid- with patience. ance and consolation, which he always “We remember the things that he was willing to offer. gave us. But we also remember, as “In today’s reading from the Gospel St. Paul tells us, that those who die in of Matthew, Jesus invites us to realize Christ will live with him forever. And that there is a profound wisdom that is so, my friends, in that profound belief, granted only to the simple – and I don’t we have brought the body of Father No- mean the dull or the unthinking; the lan here to an altar, to an altar like one simple meaning, in the original sense, at which he celebrated Mass, in which one who is focused and who is directed he offered to the people the richness of toward the presence of God – and that sacred Scripture and the very body and wisdom allows him to understand that blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ. presence of God. “We bring him here not only to recog- “But Jesus in that passage also re- nize his priestly life, but also to recognize marks that you have to become like a that we are here to assist him on that final little child. Now you notice that Our journey of ours to take. That journey is Lord does not say you have to become sustained by our participation in this Eu- childish, but become like a child, charist, for we celebrate the dying and which I think is that sense of trust the rising of Jesus Christ among us, and and confidence, that sense of a future on closer association with that, we too stretching before us, a sense of under- will be able to join with Christ in seeing standing things perhaps more clearly God as he is and live forever. than some adults who have been in the “May the Good Lord shine eternal The new superintendent of Columbus diocesan schools, Adam Dufault, visited Columbus St. world too long. and perpetual light upon Lawrence, and Anthony School and read a book to a class of students. He also toured the building and met “That’s why we used to speak about may his soul rest in peace. Amen.” with the principal and staff. Photo courtesy St. Anthony School October 7, 2018 Catholic Times 9 LIVINGFaith Tips from the rosary challenged I have a love-hate relationship with Pray with others. the rosary. In fact, I consider myself ro- Whether in person or virtually, this can sary-challenged. Finding Faith in Everyday Life really help. Come Pray the Rosary (www. Maybe this falls under guilty confes- Sarah Reinhard ComePraytheRosary.org) allows you to sions, because I have a tremendous love pray from the comfort of your home with and devotion for Mary. I feel an obliga- people all over the world. You can also tion to get over the hurdles I find in the One at a time. I find that giving my rosary a purpose call a friend, or commit to praying at a rosary and keep struggling through it. This “one decade at a time” mentality gives me different motivation for pray- certain time every day, knowing that the I used to think that being rosary-chal- is, in fact, how I got hooked on the rosa- ing – motivation that I need to use when other person is also praying. lenged was a legitimate reason for not ry. Don’t look at it as 59 prayers. See it as rosary praying is especially hard. Involving others in your rosary pray- praying the rosary. “It’s just not the de- a group of 10 Hail Marys. That’s it. Start Ask your guardian angel to help. ing can give you the inclination you votion for me,” I’d think after another with the first decade in the set of mys- If, as my mother-in-law and others might not otherwise have. It can also unsuccessful run at trying to pray it reg- teries you’re praying and get that done. in her generation insist, your guardian bless you far beyond what you expect. ularly. “I’ll try (insert any other devo- Move to the next mystery. And so forth. angel really does finish your rosary if Don’t give up. tion) instead.” Maybe you’ll pray a decade as you you don’t or can’t, doesn’t that indicate If today you fail, try again tomorrow, Inevitably, after weeks or months or, make coffee and breakfast and another a vested interest in helping you to pray and know there’s grace in the persevering. in one case, years, I would find myself in the shower. Or maybe it will be part it in the first place? When I do ask my Sarah Reinhard is a Catholic wife, feeling a loud, unmistakable call to pray of your commute to work. Use those guardian angel to help me, I’m never mother, and writer in central Ohio. the rosary. times when you otherwise would be disappointed (provided I cooperate with Get her Catholic take every weekday at “But … “ I’d stammer. “I’m NO twiddling your thumbs and use your the help he gives me, mind you). http://bit.ly/TripleTakeOSV. GOOD at this!” fingers to keep track of Hail Marys. The call would get pretty annoying, There are times in my life when I even to the point of people giving me have to accept less than 10 Hail Marys. beautiful rosaries as gifts. Though it may mark me as both a super Sister Sharen leaves JOIN after 16 years “There’s just NO TIME for a rosary!” slacker and heretical, I think it’s better Sister Sharen Baldy, SCN, has left the folks she will be blessing with her kind- I’d protest. to pray a quality rosary than to get it Joint Organization for Inner-City Minis- ness, her laugh, her wonderful stories Wouldn’t you know I’d happen to “done.” tries (JOIN) after 16 years, most of them and her most charitable heart. have a reason to rise at a crazy-early One decade, prayed from your heart, as its associate director. She is returning to “We also know that she won’t forget time or be up in the wee hours of the si- means more for you and to God than the her community, the Sisters of Charity of us and will keep us in her prayers. She is lent night? Maybe I’d find myself with whole rosary, prayed as a race. (That Nazareth, to continue her service to those a special woman, so full of warmth and a long drive and no radio. said, I don’t know that I’ve ever REAL- in need. She was honored at a reception love and compassion and joy. We love My response most recently has been LY prayed a quality rosary.) on her last day at work, Friday, Sept. 14. her a lot.” rather adolescent, I’ll admit. Change it up. “It’s very difficult to leave JOIN be- Mark Huddy, diocesan moderator for “FINE! I’ll pray it. BUT YOU Feel yourself getting stale? There are cause my life has been to serve others, Catholic Charities and social concerns, CAN’T MAKE ME LIKE IT!” audio rosaries (many of them available whether in teaching or social work,” Sis- described her as “the compassionate face Oh, don’t get me wrong. The rosary as free downloads), different kinds of ter Sharen said. “I will be trying to find a of Jesus for so many JOIN clients, vol- is, and remains, a powerful part of my rosaries (the Scriptural Rosary, the way to do that again in Louisville, Ken- unteers and staff for 16 years.” prayer life. The reassuring path through Franciscan Crown, for example), sung tucky,” where she will be moving at the Sister Sharen, 75, was born in Erie, Jesus’ life and ministry and the insights rosaries, and many books of medita- end of the month. Pennsylvania. She and her family moved it holds for my life and my vocation are tions. Try something different when “The first week of not having Sister to Corning in Perry County when she never-ending. you feel yourself losing focus or feeling Sharen at JOIN managed to make this was eight years old to care for her grand- What follows are rosary tips from one tempted to give it up. very busy office feel empty,” said JOIN mother, then moved later to Columbus, of the rosary-challenged. Dedicate your efforts to something director Lisa Keita. “Her stories and her where she graduated from Holy Family Commit. special. laugh would make the lowest day feel High School in 1960. Sometimes you’ll have days where Is there someone in your life who joyful. She took her first vows with the Sisters praying the rosary seems trumped by oth- needs special prayer? Can you think “I am grateful that she stayed here of Charity of Nazareth in 1963 and her er cares and concerns. Other times, I have of someone who could use a miracle? as long as she did after Ruth (former final vows in 1968. days where I just … don’t … cooperate. Do you have an intention that really JOIN director Ruth Beckman) retired (in She spent 27 years as an educator on I have found, though, that viewing the needs some attention? Use the rosary 2015). She was essential in JOIN main- Ohio and Kentucky, including teach- rosary as “not optional” helps me. It has and dedicate your prayer efforts to that taining the spirit of compassion and love ing first grade from 1968-74 at Mount to be something as non-negotiable as intention. that Ruth cultivated for 35 years. Vernon St. Vincent de Paul School, dinner or clean underwear or brushing Maybe each decade gets dedicated “Sister saw Christ in everyone who followed by 10 years with Catholic my teeth for me to take it seriously. It’s a to an intention. I know people who use came in our door. She played a support- Charities in Louisville, Kentucky. She promise I make to myself. And to God. each bead of their rosary for a person ing role to all of us being able to keep returned in Columbus in 2002 to care Hard though it is, I never cease to be in their life. that same frame of mind. We are sorry for her mother and began working for blessed by it. There’s no limit to what you can do. to let her go, but are happy for the new JOIN soon afterward. Catholic Times 10 October 7, 2018 Advocating for children with developmental disabilities By Tim Puet, Catholic Times Reporter Holy Spirit, and the love of our fam- high school class, is a graduate of The the only way to get Andrew the care ily.” Ohio State University and is working he needed was to surrender custody As the father of two children with Butler is education resource co- as a scientist. The middle child, Ka- of him to Franklin County Children autism, Mark Butler has spent most ordinator in the Office of Founded tie, 21, lives with her parents. “The Services. This means that the state’s of the last two decades making sure Ministries of the Dominican Sisters DSM-5 (the American Psychiatric child-protection system, the only the agencies that serve them are pro- of Peace and continues to coordinate Association’s Diagnostic and Statis- federal funding stream that can be viding them with the proper assis- catechetical programs at Columbus tical Manual of Mental Disorders) used to pay room and board for resi- tance. He and his wife, Susan, even Holy Spirit Church. He previously identifies three levels of autism, and dential treatment, would pay for An- were forced to surrender custody of was director of the diocesan Office of she is at Level 2,” Butler said. drew’s care. Private insurance often their son for a year to help him have Youth and Young Adult Ministry. “The Franklin County Board of is inadequate, and Medicaid does not access to the care he needed. He will be speaking on the subject Developmental Disabilities re-evalu- cover the residential part of the men- Butler has be- ated her as an adult and determined tal health treatment Andrew needed. come a well- she was not ‘disabled enough’ to be Andrew ultimately was sent to the known advocate eligible for services from the county. Necco Center near Ironton in Law- for Ohio children Opportunities for Ohioans with Dis- rence County, on Ohio’s southern tip with developmen- abilities, the state agency that helps – a five-hour round trip from Colum- tal disabilities, adults with disabilities find employ- bus. “Ironton might as well be the testifying before ment, feels that she is ‘too disabled’ moon,” Butler told The Columbus state legislative for their services. She is in an unfor- Dispatch in a 2016 story about the committees and tunate, frustrating gap of services be- family. talking to parents tween the two.” Children Services returned custo- facing similar situ- “We try to program her day,” But- dy of Andrew to the Butlers after a ations to that of his ler said. “She loves to draw and loves year, and Andrew and another young family. going to Mass. She has a strong faith, man from Columbus were able to He says he tells volunteering every week as a hall move to an apartment with 24-hour those parents that monitor at Holy Spirit PSR classes. staff. Nevertheless, both were still in the most import- She still needs substantial support, Ironton because the Franklin County ant thing they can but is doing well at home and has a Board of Developmental Disabilities do is “keep fight- happy life.” did not provide in the Columbus area ing for your child. The Butlers’ youngest child, An- for the level of care they needed. There are lots of drew, 20, has been diagnosed with “Franklin County did not deal with resources out there an intellectual disability, mental ill- adolescents in situations like An- that can provide nesses, and Level 3 autism, the most drew’s,” Butler said. “Once he turned help. If you get Katie (left) and Andrew Butler of Columbus. Katie, 21, and An- severe type. “If there were 10 lev- 18, he could return to the county, but one answer and drew, 20, both have been diagnosed with autism. Katie’s autism els, he probably would be at Level there were no residential replace- you do not like it, is at Level 2 and Andrew’s is at Level 3, the most severe type. 10,” Butler said. Andrew is unable ments available. We had to face the that is not the end to communicate verbally. During his huge challenge of finding a land- of it. Look elsewhere; keep challeng- of advocating for children with dis- teen years, he often became seized lord and a new service provider that ing. abilities at a diocesan conference on by uncontrollable emotion and would his roommate’s family could agree “Susan and I have learned that “Building a Culture of Life: Respect physically attack his parents and sis- upon.” making sure a developmentally dis- Life, Bioethics and Leadership” at ters and damage their home. One of A Holy Spirit parishioner was able abled child has what he or she needs Sunbury St. John Neumann Church those attacks injured Butler’s anteri- to answer Butler’s concerns by say- is a never-ending battle. First, you on Saturday, Oct. 20. or cruciate ligament. ing he was willing to rent a house get the child into a school, then you Autism Speaks, an agency dedicat- “Developmentally, Andrew is a lot to Andrew and his roommate. “It’s make sure the child’s IEP (Individu- ed to educating people about autism like a toddler. He is very severely dis- amazing that someone would rent to alized Education Program) is provid- and providing support for persons abled, and for him, this was like go- two disabled teens who had a history ing the right tools. The years go by with autism and their families, de- ing through puberty and the ‘terrible of property damage and who are liv- and you are looking at adult services fines autism as “a broad range of con- twos’ at the same time,” Butler said. ing on a fixed income,” Butler said. and finding good housing. ditions characterized by challenges “He also has a seizure disorder. He Andrew and his roommate moved “Now we are looking at the situa- with social skills, repetitive behav- was taking medications for both his to their new home in Whitehall, not tion from even more of a long-term iors, speech and nonverbal commu- behavior and the seizures, and they far from the Butlers’ residence, in view,” Butler said. “God willing, the nication.” It affects an estimated one conflicted with each other. It was a June 2016. On-site care providers for kids will outlive us. What happens in 59 children. struggle to find balance. You’d have the home are funded through the dis- then? You come to realize that you A family can have a child or chil- seizures every day, then no seizures, abilities board. “We visit him regular- are in this for the rest of your life. dren with autism and others who do but outbursts of rage.” ly and take him out into the commu- It’s a constant struggle, but it’s one not have autism. That is the case with During one of those behavioral cri- nity and back to our house,” Butler we’ve been able to deal with thanks the Butlers, who have three children. ses in 2014, Andrew was admitted to said. “Andrew’s taking medication to the support provided by our Cath- Their oldest, Anna, 23, who does not Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medi- olic faith, our fellow parishioners at have autism, was valedictorian of her cal Center. Staff there told Butler that See BuTLER FAMILY, Page 11 October 7, 2018 Catholic Times 11

BUTLER FAMILY, continued from P. 10 to help control his improvements. behavior, and it is Butler’s experiences greatly improved, led him and others facing but you have to be similar circumstances re- constantly vigi- lated to their children to lant. It is wonder- work on lobbying Ohio ful to no longer be lawmakers for addition- afraid of him. al aid. “I asked ‘Why is “Andrew goes my son in Ironton?’ and to a school called was told ‘Because that’s Reach Educa- the way it is,’ and I said tional Services ‘Well, we are going to which specializes have to change that,’” in serving people Butler said. like him who need The Legislature even- to prepare for the tually responded by cre- transition into ating a $10 million crisis daytime services stabilization fund, using and programs for Susan Butler with her children Katie (left) and Andrew, both of whom have been diagnosed with autism. Katie lives with her federally allocated mon- adults with de- parents in Whitehall. Mark and another young man with autism live nearby. Photos courtesy Butler family ey to help families pay velopmental dis- stopped,” Butler said. for support groups, child abilities. The Whitehall School District pays for “Andrew began going to special education class- care, transportation and other expenses required to all this. Whitehall has been wonderful through all es at age 2 and he’s been in school ever since. The provide children with a safe home environment. of this, paying for both Katie’s and Andrew’s edu- family has been involved with special education The fund is part of the two-year budget that runs cation since we first learned they had autism.” for more than 18 years. State law says your local through June 30, 2019, with $5 million set aside Autism Speaks says autism’s early signs can be public schools take over responsibility in these per year. kinds of cases when a However, a year after the fund was created, none child turns 3, and we of the money has been used because of strings at- have been very fortunate tached to it by the federal government. State offi- that Whitehall has been cials say it is only available to families with annual supportive and willing incomes at or below 200 percent of the poverty to collaborate with us line – about $50,200 for a four-person household from the very beginning. – and it cannot be used for residential treatment “Whitehall researched or clinical services. It can pay for support groups, what was out there and mentoring, child and respite care, transportation, found a recently opened household expenses, and other activities designed school now called Oak- to keep a child at home. stone Academy in Co- “The money was set aside, but bureaucracy has lumbus, where both kept it from reaching the people who need it,” But- Katie and Andrew were ler said. “That’s why I’m continuing to be an advo- educated through high cate for the developmentally disabled. It is a battle school. Katie graduated to be fought every day. from Oakstone, and An- “I never want another parent to make the phone drew attended until he call I did to children’s services to begin the process was 16 and had to move of relinquishing custody. I would not wish that on away. We were pioneers, anyone, and I know there are other families being Katie and Mark Butler with their son, Andrew, at his first birthday party in 1999. the first Whitehall fam- told the same thing I was. Getting the state funding ily to have kids going was a great first step. It will be even better once the observed in a child by ages 2 or 3, and sometimes to Oakstone. Now Whitehall sends a bus full of money starts flowing, but there’s still a lot of work as early as 18 months. “Almost from birth, Katie students there every day because they’ve been so to be done.” did not like being held closely and wasn’t hitting pleased with how the school helped our kids and some developmental milestones,” Butler said. others from Whitehall,” Butler said. “Susan is a teacher with a degree in child develop- “People in general have become much more ment, so she knew this was significant. Katie was aware of autism in the last 15 years and have re- about two-and-a-half when people from the county alized it’s a lot more complicated than what they agency began working with her. may have seen with Dustin Hoffman in the old “Andrew was hitting all the milestones, and then movie Rain Man,” he said. Educational opportu- at about one-and-a-half, it changed. I remember nities for children with autism in both public and when he was little, we used to sit at dinner and Catholic schools have been expanded. In the Dio- Beautifully play games. I’d stick my tongue out at him and cese of Columbus, the SPICE (Special People in he would do the same. Then all of a sudden, it Catholic Education) program has resulted in many 614-276-1439 modlich-monument.com Catholic Times 12 October 7, 2018 two new organizations form to help single mothers By Tim Puet, Catholic Times Reporter gle mother with one or more women stands for group support and emotional ent households. known as allies, who commit them- guidance through enrichment gather- “If we love the single mothers we Two new organizations – Mommies selves to helping a single mother for the ings. The I is for individualized assis- serve, we must meet them where they Matter and Bottoms Up -- have been first 18 months after a child is born. tance and long-term goal planning to are,” Flynn said. We ask them the ques- formed in central Ohio to help meet the The allies are asked to be available address each mother’s individual needs. tion ‘What happened to you?’ rather spiritual, emotional and practical needs whenever the mothers feel a need for No two mothers are alike; each has an than ‘What are you doing?’ It’s so cou- of single mothers. assistance. In this way, they serve as ex- individual set of concerns. We have an rageous for women to choose life when The mission of Mommies Matter is tended family to the mothers. A woman on-staff advocate, Kristin Garrabrant, so much around them encourages abor- the removal of barriers facing single who acts as an ally may be paired with who helps mothers eliminate barriers tion. mothers, empowering them to choose one or more mothers, just as the mothers related to issues such as transportation, “It’s our goal to help them be the best life for their babies. can have one or more allies. Flynn said housing, child care and education.” mothers they can be and to help them “It’s not about giving birth, but giving Mommies Matter, which was formed “The F in GIFT stands for financial stay out of poverty. We also are here to life,” said Monica Flynn, the organiza- during the summer, currently has 12 al- assistance and community partnerships help them on their faith journey. Some tion’s executive director. “As an exten- lies working with 15 mothers. to help break down those barriers,” Fly- mothers encounter God for the first time sion of pregnancy care services, Mom- Besides meeting individually, the nn said. “For example, we have one at an enrichment gathering, while others mies Matter walks with single mothers allies and mothers get together twice single mother who completed nursing are continuing the faith tradition of their through their pregnancies and until their a month for enrichment gatherings in school, but didn’t have the money she upbringing. What unites us all is our de- babies are 18 months old.” needed to take the test for her nursing sire to grow in the knowledge of God The goal of Bottoms Up is to supply license. We paid for the test. If a mother and his will for each of us.” diapers for the children of those moth- has found a house or apartment to rent, Welsh said he started thinking in May ers. “If you can afford diapers, you may but doesn’t have enough for the deposit, about forming the organization that be- not think very much about their cost. we pay for the deposit. came Bottoms Up, which began collect- But diapers are a big expense when you “The T is for therapy, counseling ing diapers for single mothers in July. live below the poverty line, as nearly and trauma resolution. All of the single “It was easy to put together. People love three million single mothers do in the mothers we serve have experienced or giving diapers. It doesn’t take a lot of United States,” said Bottoms Up di- are experiencing trauma of some kind. money or time,” he said. rector Tim Welsh. “Diapers cost about which they share a meal, listen to a Many are dealing with past or present He notes that there are 9.6 million $1,000 a year. When you’re a single speaker, and spend time with each other. toxic relationships. If they need help so single mothers in the United States, 2.9 mother making $12,000 a year, that’s a Child care is offered during these ses- they can receive therapy for their trau- million of whom live in poverty. They big impact.” sions for mothers who need a few hours ma, we will pay for it. Someday, we are raising 17.2 million children young- Both organizations are an offshoot of for self-care time. would like to have a trauma specialist er than 18. Single women with children a group known as AND (founded by Flynn said the program is designed on our staff.” represent 60 percent of the nation’s Welsh) – an abbreviation for Angels mainly for pregnant single mothers. Other Mommies Matter staff mem- homeless families. Nurture & Disciple – which was formed “Women’s care organizations know that “When I was working with AND, we last year with similar goals. AND in turn if pregnant women are provided with realized diapers were one of the big- grew out of the Pregnancy Decision a support system, they are less likely gest needs for single mothers,” Welsh Health Centers, which operate clinics in to abort,” she said. It also serves new said. “For many, they make up a huge four central Ohio locations and have a mothers having difficulty bonding and percentage of annual income. This too history of providing women’s care ser- parenting with their newborn babies often forces single mothers to make the vices that goes back to 1981. and extends its outreach to women who choice of having to reuse disposable Welsh was president of PDHC for 10 had an abortion. bers besides Flynn and Garrabrant are diapers. That’s a poor choice for many years and took the same position with Referrals to Mommies Matter are Gina McCauley, who serves as opera- reasons. It’s not healthy, and it can add a AND, which has been dissolved. Before made primarily by Columbus-area tions manager, and December Sommer- level of physical and emotional tension forming Mommies Matter, Flynn was pregnancy resource centers, such as set, who is outreach coordinator and in to a home. AND’s director of programs. She earlier PDHC and the Women’s Care Center. charge of marketing. The organization “I learned in my experience with was with PDHC. Referrals also come from other medical also has many volunteers in roles such pregnancy centers that having them “Mommies Matter represents a maternity agencies, including the Stowe as cooks, child care assistants, baby store and collect diapers takes a lot of further development from what was Mission, Nationwide Children’s Hos- shower providers, movers, church liai- room, time and effort, and the centers al- known as the Guardian Angel Program pital, the Heart of Ohio Family Health sons, speakers, event planners and mar- ways are concerned about running out, for single mothers when PDHC start- Center and The Women’s Clinic of Co- keters. In addition, it works with several since government agencies don’t supply ed it in the fall of 2014. That program lumbus, and from individuals. These community partners including child- diapers. Bottoms Up wants to be able to was released by PDHC, and its name organizations all share the mission of hood development centers, churches say to the centers that they’ll never have became AND. Now that same program, serving women in crisis and providing and local businesses, plus the women’s to worry about running out of diapers. with the same mission of helping single support during pregnancy. Mommies care organizations. This will allow them to concentrate on pregnant women, has been renamed to Matter dovetails these services and con- Flynn said single mothers in Ohio are their core mission of providing support Mommies Matter,” Flynn said. tinues that support into a child’s first more likely to live in poverty than any to mothers,” he said. The organization combines group year of life. other demographic group, are twice as Welsh has set a goal of collecting one support and spiritual guidance with “Every mother is a gift to her child, likely to live in poverty than single fa- million diapers by July of next year. one-on-one assistance by pairing a sin- and we use the letters GIFT in describ- thers, and are seven times more likely to ing our services,” Flynn said. The G live in poverty than mothers in two-par- SeeO M THERS, Page 13 October 7, 2018 Catholic Times 13 Greater Columbus Right to Life is active all year By Beth Vanderkooi tion clinic twice per year – once in the mean that more than 12,000 children pre-screening of Gosnell: The Trial of Executive Director spring during Lent, and once in the fall. have been spared from abortion. America’s Biggest Serial Killer and the Greater Columbus Right to Life The current 40 Days for Life cam- The scope of our activities extends diocesan “Building A Culture of Life” paign (www.gcrtl.org/40-days-for-life) beyond abortion. Greater Columbus conference” on Saturday, October 20. For more than 40 years, Greater Co- is taking place outside the Planned Right to Life also is working to stop You can learn more about this daylong lumbus Right to Life has been central Parenthood abortion center at 3255 E. physician-assisted suicide and eutha- conference, which will provide across- Ohio’s grassroots pro-life education Main St., Columbus, from 7 a.m. to 7 nasia, to provide information on better the-board pro-life training that will and advocacy organization, focus- p.m. daily through Sunday, Nov. 4. In end-of-life medical directives, and to be helpful and uplifting, whether you ing on the fundamentals of protecting addition, throughout the year, individ- advocate for compassionate medical are new to the pro-life movement or a the dignity of innocent human life uals trained in sidewalk ministry are care for those at the end of life. We are seasoned advocate, by going to www. from conception until natural death. joined by informal prayer partners at strong advocates for protecting reli- bclc2018.eventbrite.com. Through prayer, education and com- the site to provide prayer, information gious liberty and rights of conscience, Finally, we want to take this opportu- munity advocacy, we help individuals, and referrals to women considering especially when it comes to matters re- nity during Respect Life Month to voice church groups and community organi- abortion. Greater Columbus Right to lated to the pro-life message. our sincere appreciation to central Ohio’s zations to better understand, communi- Life invites anyone interested in side- Custom talks and programs are avail- Catholic community and the Catholic cate and share the pro-life message. walk counseling or becoming a prayer able for your parish or group at no cost Times for your support as volunteers, We are especially motivated to end partner to join the team as it also works as part of our commitment to commu- prayer warriors and financial support- abortion, embryonic stem cell research, to provide prayer at a former abortion nity-based education. We also sponsor ers. If you are not yet involved with our euthanasia and physician-assisted sui- clinic site that may be reopened. several events every year at a nominal work, we invite you to learn a little more cide, and we work to protect religious Besides serving as a watchdog on or limited cost. Examples are the recent about or join us at www.gcrtl.org. freedom and defend the rights of con- local abortion clinics, we started a science related to our pro-life mission. program that makes the public aware For example, our sidewalk counsel- of illegal and unethical activity at the ing and prayer program, as well as our clinics or of their failure to pass Ohio 40 Days for Life vigils and the annu- Department of Health inspections. If al Roe Remembrance, generate thou- women are hurt at local abortion clin- sands of hours of prayer in the fight ics, we assist them in seeking medical against abortion. care and legal representation. We also The Roe Remembrance takes place publish periodic information about every Jan. 22 in the atrium of the Ohio abortion statistics. In the past decade, Wine & ChîseSpeaker Event Statehouse following the Respect Life a combination of prayer, activism, ed- Mass at Columbus St. Joseph Cathe- ucation and other pro-life efforts by dral. 40 Days for Life is an interna- community partners has resulted in a tional campaign that brings 40 days of decline in local abortion rates of more prayer to the sidewalk near an abor- than 30 percent. This is estimated to

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About a dozen volunteers are assisting Engineered Profiles on Columbus’ west him. He anticipates that the diapers will side. “We’re looking for more sponsors be supplied to mothers by the Women’s like this,” Welch said. “Diaper drives Care Center, PDHC and Birthright. For are fun things to do.” now, Bottoms Up is supplying all the di- Diapers may be donated by going apers for only the Women’s Care Center to the Bottoms Up website, www.bot- and seeing how its efforts work there. tomsup.life, and clicking on “Purchase To date, Bottoms Up has received Diapers for Bottoms Up.” People and about 25,000 diapers. For now, they are businesses also can help by providing being stored at donated storage space. direct financial support or hosting a di- October 11, 2018 at 5 p.. About 18,000 came in response to a re- aper drive. Sustaining memberships are quest by Welsh and his wife, Jo, to send available for people who wish to adopt The Marthas annual Wine & Cheese Speaker Event is a box of diapers as a gift for the couple’s a single mother and support her with di- Thursday, October 11 at The Catholic Foundation at 5 p.m. 40th wedding anniversary in August. apers for one or two years. Diaper drives for the organization For more information on Mommies Our speaker this year is Emily Jaminet, speaking on have been or are being conducted by Matter, go to www.mommiesmatter. “Living a 24/Hour A Day Spirituality, not on Spiritual Crumbs”. Lancaster St. Mary, Sunbury St. John org, send an email to monicaf@mom- Neumann, Columbus St. Timothy and miesmatter.org or call (614) 353-6765. RSVP by October 8 to Kristin Shuey Columbus St. Patrick churches, as well For more on Bottoms Up, go to www. [email protected] | 614-443-8893 as Catholic youth groups, the Buckeye bottomsup.life, email Welsh at tim@ auto dealerships in Lancaster and Hil- angelsand.org or call or text (614) 419- liard, National Church Residences, and 6985. 257 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215 | 614-443-8893 |www.catholic-foundation.org Catholic Times 14 October 7, 2018 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B Imitate Jesus in times of pain and confusion The Weekday Diocesan Weekly Radio By Jem Sullivan God desires for us to live and flourish Bible Readings and Television Mass Catholic News Service in stable relationships that fulfill our deepest human longings for uncondi- MONDAY Schedule: OCT. 7, 2018 Genesis 2:18-24 tional love and unity. And so we read Galatians 1:6-12 in today’s first reading these profound Sunday Mass Psalm 128:1-6 Psalm 111:1-2,7-10 Hebrews 2:9-11 words: “The Lord God said ‘It is not 10:30 a.m. Mass from Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral on St. Gabriel Luke 10:25-37 Radio (AM 820), Columbus, and at www.stgabrielradio.com. Gospel: Mark 10:2-16 good for the man to be alone. I will make a suitable partner for him.’” “I have more than 100 friends on God created us to live in unity and TUESDAY Mass with the Passionist Fathers at 7:30 a.m. on WWHO-TV (the CW), Channel 53, Columbus. and 10:30 a.m. on WHIZ-TV, Channel Facebook!” and “I’ve got close to friendship with him. This is the first Galatians 1:13-24 18, Zanesville. Check local cable system for cable channel listing. 1,000 followers on Twitter!” We’ve and primary gift that faith gives us. Psalm 139:1-3,13-15 We are never alone. We are part of heard such claims from family and Luke 10:38-42 friends as they speak about their net- the family of God, the community of Mass from Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, Birmingham, Ala., work of relationships through social the church and the community of our at 8 a.m. on EWTN (Spectrum Channel 385, Insight Channel 382, media. family and friends. WEDNESDAY or WOW Channel 378). (Encores at noon, 7 p.m., and midnight). Today, we have become accus- And the unique relationships of Galatians 2:1-2,7-14 Mass from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee at 6:30 a.m. on ION tomed to beginning and ending marriage and family that God created Psalm 117:1-2 TV (AT&T U-verse Channel 195, Dish Network Channel 250, or relationships with the speed of a us for also have a divine origin and Luke 11:1-4 mouse click as we “like,” “friend” or purpose. Marriage and family life DirecTV Channel 305). “tweet” people in the digital world. are the relationships by which we are In this way, we make and break rela- meant to experience the love of God, THURSDAY Mass from Massillon St. Mary Church at 10:30 a.m. on tionships easily as we move instantly who is a communion of divine per- Galatians 3:1-5 WILB radio (AM 1060, FM 94.5 and 89.5), Canton, heard in from one social network to the next. sons – Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Luke 1:69-75 (Ps) Tuscarawas, Holmes, and Coshocton counties. God’s word today offers us a faith In the lived reality of marriage and Luke 11:5-13 perspective on human relationships. family, there are many whose rela- Daily Mass tionships are wounded and broken. 8 a.m., Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Birmingham, Ala. This divine perspective begins in the FRIDAY Genesis account of the creation of By virtue of baptism and our creation (Encores at noon, 7 p.m. and midnight). See EWTN above; and on the world and of human beings. The by God, those who experience this Galatians 3:7-14 I-Lifetv (Channel 113 in Ada, Logan, Millersburg, Murray City and Genesis account is all about how we brokenness are part of God’s fam- Psalm 111:1-6 Washington C.H.; Channel 125 in Marion, Newark, Newcomerstown are related to God and to one anoth- ily as they stand in need of healing Luke 11:15-26 and New Philadelphia; and Channel 207 in Zanesville); er. Perhaps this is why the Catechism love and forgiveness. It is this divine of the Catholic Church speaks of our merciful love that Jesus brings to all. SATURDAY 8 p.m., St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Columbus, and at www. In particular, Jesus blesses the chil- stgabrielradio.com. understanding of creation through Galatians 3:22-29 the lens of Christian faith as a teach- dren to whom the kingdom of God ing of fundamental importance. belongs. Psalm 105:2-7 We pray Week III, Seasonal Proper of the Liturgy of the Hours. To be human is to be in relation- As we reflect on our relationships Luke 11:27-28 ship. We are born into a family, how- in light of God’s word, we approach ever small, large or broken our expe- God in humble and grateful prayer, rience of family relationships might saying “Speak to me, Lord.” be. We come into this world as the Reflection Question: fruit of love and unity in the sacred How does God’s word invite me gift of new life. And this basic di- to grow in friendship with God and mension of our human relationships neighbor today? is part and parcel of God’s design for - - - Josephinum to host ‘live-in’ weekend the world. Sullivan is secretary for Catho- Our relationships are not meant to lic education of the Archdiocese of Men discerning a vocation often Participants will experience prayer be random, superficial or arbitrary. Washington. find encouragement and motivation life, classes, communal worship, and by visiting a seminary campus. interaction with seminarians, faculty Twice during the academic year, the and staff. Living ‘I Do’ – Weekly Marriage Tips Pontifical College Josephinum hosts a “Live-in” weekends include intro- “live-in” weekend for high school ju- ductory presentations on discernment, Theodore Roosevelt said “Comparison is the thief of joy.” It is easy some- niors and seniors and college students student life and the college’s seminary times to compare our marriages with the ones we see in real life or on social who are interested in learning about formation program. media. Instead of comparing spouses or relationships, we can take the oppor- the only pontifical seminary located Visits to the Josephinum outside tunity to imitate what we admire. We also can bring the things we admire in outside Italy. of “live-in” weekends also are wel- others to our prayer, because they indicate points of weakness for us. The next “live-in” weekend at the comed and encouraged. college, 7625 N. High St., Columbus, For more information or to sched- Diocese of Columbus Marriage and Family Life Office will be from Friday, Oct. 18 to Sun- ule a visit, call Arminda Crawford at day, Oct. 20. (614) 985-2241 or (1-888) 252-5812. October 7, 2018 Catholic Times 15 Courage in the Slough of Despond I never took a class from histori- Stefan Wyszynski; the archbishop of an Frank Orlando, but the motto he Philadelphia, Cardinal John Krol; and placed in the faculty section of my col- one of the youngest and newest mem- lege yearbook – “History is an antidote The Catholic Difference bers of the conclave, Cardinal Joseph for despair” – has stuck with me for 45 George Weigel Ratzinger, archbishop of Munich and years. It also seems quite appropriate Freising. at this disturbing moment in the life of It also took courage for Karol Wojty- the Church, so perhaps a history lesson la to accept election, knowing that he is in order. Then came a brief moment of exuber- Peter. Twenty years later, an American would have to leave the rich Cracovian Forty years ago this week, the Cath- ance, as Catholic spirits were lifted by cardinal-elector, William Baum, told me culture from which he drew strength olic Church was in serious trouble. the election of Cardinal Albino Luciani that this latest blow to the Church had and inspiration. But it’s the courage of The last years of Pope Paul VI had to the papacy. The new Pope John Paul I been “a message from the Lord, quite the cardinal-electors on which we might witnessed an endless sequence of con- smiled. He gave brilliant little catechet- out of the ordinary. ... This was an inter- well focus our attention now, when the troversies, of which mass dissent from ical lessons during his Wednesday gen- vention from the Lord to teach us some- Catholic Church seems bogged down in the encyclical Humanae Vitae – dissent eral audiences. A book of his “letters” thing.” Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger told another Slough of Despond. that would have devastating effects on to characters ranging from Dickens and me that he had been similarly stunned: The Wojtyla electors were men ac- clerical discipline and erode episco- Chesterton to Pinocchio and Figaro the “We were convinced that the election customed to a certain order of things, pal authority – was but one. The pope Barber charmed the world. The Good (of John Paul I) was made in accordance who had themselves benefited from seemed dispirited toward the end of his News seemed, well, good again. with the will of God, not simply in a hu- that order. But in a moment of crisis, reign, publicly berating God for having Then, 33 days into what seemed a man way ... and if one month after be- they had the courage to think outside not heard his prayer that the life of his promising pontificate, Pope John Paul I ing elected in accordance with the will the conventional norms and imagine friend Aldo Moro be spared (Moro had was found dead in his bed on the morn- of God, he died, God had something to what once seemed unimaginable. They been murdered by terrorists). The prom- ing of Sept. 28, 1978. say to us.” were prepared to face the skeptical, ise of evangelical Catholic renewal that And the Church was plunged back What God was saying, some cardi- even hostile reaction of fellow cardinals had animated John XXIII’s opening ad- into Bunyan’s Slough of Despond. nal-electors concluded, was that it was a who could not wrap their minds around dress to the Second Vatican Council in The shock of the pope’s death was time for courage. such a dramatic innovation, and whose 1962 seemed falsified by the trauma of perhaps most intense among the men So when the two principal Italian con- instinctive reaction to crisis was to find the post-conciliar years. who had just put Luciani on the Chair of tenders in the second conclave of 1978 a safe pair of hands who would calm deadlocked and essentially canceled things down. 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IESULAURO, Anthony J., 71, formerly of Reynoldsburg, Sept. 22 ZIFER, Nancy J. (Leone), 79, Sept. 24 Kate Cummings, Ohio Dominican ad- edu/SportCareer. The event is spon- St. Andrew Church, Saline, Mich. St. Joseph Church, Dover junct professor of sport management sored by ODU’s office of graduate ad- and former head women’s basketball missions and its master of science in JAMES, Roberta L. (Lowe), 75, Sept, 30 coach at the University of Findlay; and sport management program. St. John Neumann Church, Sunbury JAQUAY, Mary B. (Guth), 91, Sept. 18 St. Leo Church, Columbus Newark Catholic sponsors prayer breakfast To have an obituary Newark Catholic High School, 1 the main speaker, and there will be McCARTHY, Loriann T., 51, Sept. 28 Green Wave Drive, will sponsor its testimonials by recent graduates and St. Mary, Mother of God Church, Columbus printed in the Catholic second annual community prayer music from the Newark Catholic En- breakfast on Thursday, Oct. 18. semble. 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Survivors include sons, Mike and Average annual net is $67K part time Pope John XXIII Council 5429 She was a graduate of Columbus Dan (Courtney); daughters, Cathy Work from any location. Will train. Retiring. German entertainment, food, beer, wine. Rosary High School and Capital Uni- (Jeff) Green, Linda (Tom) White, and $29,900. Desserts & snacks from St. Mary’s students. versity and a retired teacher for Co- Karen Thompson; sister, Jeanne (Jer- Call Leida at 828-633-6382. Proceeds benefit ongoing restoration lumbus Public Schools. She served ry) Kraus; eight grandchildren; and of St. Mary, Mother of God Church.St. St. as organist and music director for St. two great-grandchildren. Mary’s School Christ Child Society of Columbus 684 S. Third St., Columbus Annual Red Wagon Fare Luncheon 614-445-9668 Sue Ann Sanderell Villa Milano, 1630 Schrock Rd, Funeral Mass for Sue Ann Sanderell, was employed by Chase Bank and Columbus 76, who died Sunday, Sept. 23, was was a member of the ladies group of Wed., Oct. 17 celebrated Thursday, Sept. 27 at Lan- Knights of Columbus Council 1016. Shopping starts at 10 a.m. 614 ARTISAN MARKET caster St. Mark Church. Burial was at She was preceded in death by her par- Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9AM-3PM. Luncheon features style show by Von Maur. St. Mary Cemetery, Lancaster. ents; and sisters, Linda Disbennett and Handmade goods by 50+ local crafters, She was born on April 7, 1942 in Anita Van Gundy. Survivors include her Marketplace includes area merchants and artists, Lancaster to Orvel and Mary (Kellen- husband, Bernard; sons, Andrew, Pete artists & creatives. homemade sweets and treats. St. Timothy School barger) Gorby. and Jim (Michelle); daughter, Maggie Tickets $60 per person. She was a founding member of St. (Bob) Bennett; brothers, Steve (Paula), 1070 Thomas Lane All proceeds benefit projects in central Ohio. Mark Church, which she served for Bill (Bernadette), and Joe; sister, Mar- Columbus, OH 43220 many years as bookkeeper. She also cia (Tom) Hill; and 14 grandchildren. www.christchildsociety.org October 7, 2018 Catholic Times 17 H A P P E N I N G S 7 a.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., professor of counselor education at The Ohio State of Holy Cross will be taken to support the St. Andre Columbus. Mass, followed by devotions to Our University. Sponsored by parish adult enrichment Birthing Center in Nairobi, Kenya. 614-891-0150 OCTOBER Lady of Fatima, preceded by confessions at and youth ministry committees. 614-889-2221 THROUGH NOV. 4, SUNDAY 6:30. 614-240-5910 Seasons of Hope Bereavement Ministry 11, THURSDAY 40 Days for Life Cathedral Pilgrimage to Carey Shrine 2 to 4 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church, Ohio Dominican Series on Justice 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., sidewalk in front of Planned 8 a.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., 414 E. North Broadway, Columbus. Fourth of six 3:30 p.m., Colonial Room, Sansbury Hall, Ohio Parenthood, 3255 E. Main St., Columbus. 40 Days Columbus. Bus leaves for pilgrimage to National consecutive weekly meetings of Seasons of Hope Dominican University, Columbus. Dr. Imali Abala, for Life campaign of daily vigils at central Ohio’s Shrine and Basilica of Our Lady of Consolation bereavement ministry, a support group sponsored ODU English professor; Dr. Virginia McCormack, only surgical abortion facility. Individuals, groups in Carey for Mass of Reparation. Includes tour by the churches of the North High Deanery for all ODU education professor; Dr. Kelsey Squire, ODU may sign up for hourly shifts. 614-445-8508 of shrine, devotions including rosary, Exposition who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Contact associate English professor; and Dr. Anjel Stough- and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, and Michael Julian at [email protected]. Hunter, ODU assistant sociology professor, speak 5, FRIDAY prayers of healing with a relic of the True Cross, Prayer Group Meeting at Christ the King on “Women, the Heartbeat of Society” as part of St. Cecilia Adoration of Blessed Sacrament plus opportunity to purchase lunch in Shrine 5 to 7 p.m., Christ the King Church, 2777 E. university series of talks on justice. 614-251-4453 St. Cecilia Church, 434 Norton Road, Columbus. cafeteria. Cost $20. 614-224-1295 Livingston Ave., Columbus (enter at daily Mass Martha Giving Circle Wine and Cheese Event Begins after 8:15 a.m. Mass; continues to 5 p.m. First Saturday Devotion at St. Joan of Arc entrance). Weekly parish prayer group meets 5 to 7 p.m., The Catholic Foundation, 257 E. Broad Saturday. 8:30 a.m., St. Joan of Arc Church, 10700 Liberty for praise, worship, ministry, and teaching. St., Columbus. Wine and cheese event sponsored Eucharistic Adoration at Columbus St. Peter Road, Powell. Mass, followed by rosary in 614-886-8266 by The Catholic Foundation’s St. Martha Giving 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Spanish Mass at Columbus St. Peter Circle. Speaker: Catholic author and broadcaster Row Road, Columbus. First Friday Eucharistic concluding with Fatima prayers. 7 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, Emily Jaminet. 614-443-8893 Adoration in day chapel. Ohio Dominican Preview Day Columbus. Mass in Spanish. 706-761-4054 Cenacle at Holy Name First Friday Masses at Holy Family 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bishop Griffin Center, Ohio Compline at Cathedral 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., 9 a.m., 12:15 and 7 p.m., Holy Family Church, Dominican University, 1215 Sunbury Road, 9 p.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., Columbus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 584 W. Broad St., Columbus. First Friday Columbus. Preview day for prospective students, Columbus. Chanting of Compline, the Catholic with prayers in the Cenacle format of the Marian Masses in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. featuring campus tours and discussion on courses, Church’s official night prayer. 614-241-2526 Movement of Priests. 614-221-4323 activities and financial aid. 614-251-4500 Eucharistic Holy Hour at Sacred Heart Monthly Adoration of Blessed Sacrament Mary’s Little Children Prayer Group 8, MONDAY 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 893 Hamlet St., Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 5225 Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 5225 Bethesda Post-Abortion Healing Ministry Columbus. Eucharistic Holy Hour with the Refugee Road, Columbus. Begins after 9 a.m. Refugee Road, Columbus. 8:30 a.m., confessions, 6:30 p.m., support group meeting, 2744 Dover intention of deepened holiness and an increase Mass; continues through 6 p.m. Holy Hour. 9 a.m., Mass, followed by Fatima prayers and Road, Columbus (Christ the King convent, first in the virtue of fortitude for the Holy Father, Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club Rosary (Shepherds of Christ format); 10 a.m., building west of church). 614-718-0227, 614-309- bishops, and priests, concluding with Benediction, 12:15 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant meeting. 614-861-4888 2651, 614-309-0157 social period, and refreshments. 614-372-5249 Ave., Columbus. Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City Our Lady of Peace Men’s Bible Study Theology on Tap Meeting meeting, with Bishop Frederick Campbell giving 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., 7 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Church, 20 E. Dominion 7 p.m., El Vaquero restaurant, 3230 Olentangy his annual address to the club. Plain City. Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed Blvd., Columbus. Bible study of Sunday’s readings. River Road, Columbus. Theology on Tap St. John Chrysostom Pirohi Sale by rosary and confession. discussion and social group for young Catholics, 4 to 6 p.m., St. John Chrysostom Byzantine First Saturday Mass at Holy Family 9, TUESDAY with Beth Vanderkooi, executive director of Greater Catholic Church, 5858 Cleveland Ave., Columbus. 9 a.m., Holy Family Church, 584 W. Broad St., Calix Society Meeting Columbus Right to Life, speaking on “Stewards, Homemade pirohi sale sponsored by church Columbus. First Saturday Mass for world peace 6 p.m., Panera restaurant, 4519 N. High St., Not Owners.” RSVP to cbustheologyontap@gmail. Ladies’ Guild. Packages $6 per dozen. Fillings and in reparation for blasphemies against the Columbus. Monthly meeting of the Calix Society, com or Columbus Theology on Tap Facebook include potato-cheese, sauerkraut, sweet cheese, Virgin Mary. 614-221-4323, extension 329 an association of Catholic alcoholics. Preceded page. prunes. 614-882-7578 Lay Missionaries of Charity Day of Prayer by 5:30 p.m. Mass at Our Lady of Peace Church, Introduction to Centering Prayer Eucharistic Vigil at Holy Cross 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 893 across street from meeting site. 7:30 p.m., St. Thomas More Newman Center, 64 Holy Cross Church, 205 S. 5th St., Columbus. 7:30 Hamlet St., Columbus. Monthly day of prayer for Holy Hour at Columbus St. Francis of Assisi W. Lane Ave., Columbus. Introduction to centering p.m. Mass, followed by Exposition of the Blessed Columbus chapter of Lay Missionaries of Charity. St. Francis of Assisi Church, 386 Buttles Ave., prayer with Father Vincent McKiernan, CSP. 614- Sacrament with various prayers, ending with 614-372-5249 Columbus. Monthly Holy Hour following 6 p.m. 291-4674 Benediction around 11. Josephinum Fall Tour Day Mass. 614-299-5781 All-Night Exposition at Our Lady of Victory 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pontifical College Josephinum, Rosary for Life at St. Joan of Arc 13, SATURDAY Our Lady of Victory Church, 1559 Roxbury Road, 7625 N. High St., Columbus. Fall tour day, with Following 6:15 p.m. Mass, St. Joan of Arc Church, Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City Columbus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament seminarians leading 45-minute tours of the 10700 Liberty Road, Powell. Recital of Rosary for 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., from 8 p.m. until Mass at 8 a.m. Saturday. buildings, chapels and grounds every half-hour, Life, sponsored by church’s respect life committee. Plain City. Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed followed by refreshments. 614-985-2234 EnCourage Ministry Monthly Meeting by rosary and confession. 5-6, FRIDAY-SATURDAY Centering Prayer Group Meeting 6:30 p.m., EnCourage, an approved diocesan Columbus Marian Conference Columbus St. Mary Oktoberfest 10:30 a.m. to noon, Corpus Christi Center of ministry for families and friends of persons who 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Jubilee Museum, 57 S. 5 to 11 p.m., St. Mary School, 684 S. 3rd St., Peace, 1111 E. Stewart Ave., Columbus. Centering experience same-sex attraction. EnCourage Grubb St., Columbus. Eighth annual Columbus Columbus. Oktoberfest sponsored by Knights prayer group meeting, beginning with silent prayer, respects the dignity of every person, promotes the Marian Conference and Day of Recollection, of Columbus Council 5429, with German followed by Contemplative Outreach DVD and truth of God’s plan for each of us, and focuses on featuring a sung Latin High Mass, talks, lunch, entertainment, food, beer and wine, plus desserts discussion. 614-512-3731 sharing our love. Confidentiality is maintained. Call and a chance to tour the museum. Theme: “Our and snacks prepared by students. Proceeds Filipino Mass at St. Elizabeth for site. 614-296-7404 Lady of Fatima and the Church’s Ultimate Trial.” benefit restoration of St. Mary, Mother of God 7:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Church, 6077 Sharon Woods Speaker: Father Ladis Cizik, former national Church, closed since a 2016 lightning strike. 614- Blvd., Columbus. Mass in the Tagalog language for 10, WEDNESDAY director of Our Lady’s Blue Army. Seating limited; 445-9668 members of the Filipino Catholic community. Center for Dominican Studies Lecture Series RSVP by Oct. 8. Noon to 12:30 p.m., St. Catherine of Siena Room, Rosary Rally in Downtown Lancaster 5-7, FRIDAY-SUNDAY 7, SUNDAY Erskine Hall, Ohio Dominican University, 1215 Noon, Gazebo at Main and Broad streets, Italian Festival at St. John the Baptist St. Christopher Adult Religious Education Sunbury Road, Columbus. Sister Margie Davis, Lancaster. Public recitation of the rosary in honor St. John the Baptist Church, 720 Hamlet St., 10 to 11:20 a.m., Library, Trinity Catholic School, OP and Amy Thomas, Dominican Sisters of Peace of Our Lady of Fatima. Columbus. 39th annual Columbus Italian Festival, 1440 Grandview Ave., Columbus. Family Rosary Associate, speak on “I Was Marginalized and featuring Italian food, music, games, and sports, Day, with students leading the Living Rosary, You Came to Me” as part of Center for Dominican 14, SUNDAY including a bocce tournament: Theme: “Italians lighting lights as its prayers are said. Studies series on justice. Lunch provided. 614- St. Christopher Adult Religious Education in Sports.” Includes parade and high school band Frassati Society Mass, Doughnuts 251-4722 10 to 11:20 a.m., Library, Trinity Catholic School, competition at 1 p.m. Sunday. 10:30 a.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., Turning Leaves and Tea Leaves 1440 Grandview Ave., Columbus. Beginning of Women’s Silent Retreat at St. Therese’s Columbus. Parish’s Frassati Society for young 2 to 3:30 p.m., Martin de Porres Center, 2330 six-part study of the Old Testament, continuing into St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 E. Broad St., adults attends Mass, followed by doughnuts in Airport Drive, Columbus. Turning Leaves and 2019, with Scripture scholar Angela Burdge. Columbus. Silent retreat for women, sponsored Patrick Hall. 614-224-9522 Tea Leaves book club with Dominican Sisters Newman Center ‘Come and See’ Sunday by Catholic Laywomen’s Retreat League. Father St. Pius X Blessing of Animals Marialein Anzenberger and Colleen Gallagher. After 10 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. Masses, St. Thomas Blau, OP, will speak at the start of the 1:30 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1051 S. Waggoner 614-416-1910 Thomas More Newman Center, 64 W. Lane Ave., retreat on “Our Blessed Mother, Mary,” with the Road, Reynoldsburg. Parish’s annual blessing of Mass for Inner Healing at St. Elizabeth Columbus. “Come and See” Sunday, with tours of rest of the time set aside for individual and group animals. 614-866-2859 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Church, 6077 Sharon Woods the center at The Ohio State University for high prayer and reflection. Teen Suicide Prevention Presentation Blvd., Columbus. Mass for inner healing, celebrated school juniors and seniors who may be attending 2 to 3:30 p.m., Blue Room, St. Peter Church, by Columbus native Father Bill Faiella, CSC, director OSU. 614-291-4674 6, SATURDAY 6899 Smoky Row Road, Columbus. Presentation of St. Andre Inner Healing Ministry in Phoenix, Fatima Devotions at Columbus St. Patrick on teen suicide prevention, with Paul F. Granello, followed by reception. Collection for the Congregation Catholic Times 18 October 7, 2018 Blue Jackets broadcaster shares his talent with Bishop Hartley students By Doug Bean, Catholic Times Editor with Hartley’s video production class- in the rectory talking to the priest. He’s win a postseason series for the first time. es when he’s not tied up with the Blue an old-time throwback. Every sermon Last year, Columbus took a 2-0 lead in As the Columbus Blue Jackets Jackets. The classes, under the direction is ‘You’re the worst person in the world its first-round matchup with the Wash- prepared to begin their 18th Nation- of Andrew Jahahn, are so popular that and you’ve got to pick it up.’ ington Capitals, but lost four straight al Hockey League season on Thurs- a second period was added this year. “I remember one time I came back and was eliminated by the eventual day night in Detroit against the Red Some of their content is aired on a and he asked me, ‘What are you do- Stanley Cup champion. Wings, the team’s radio play-by-play school YouTube channel. ing with your life?’ I said, you know, There’s lots of optimism this season. announcer geared up for his 10th year “It’s come a long way in two years,” broadcasting. He said, ‘Why don’t you A core nucleus of young talent returns with the team. McElligott said. dig ditches? At least at the end of the with a year of experience, and former Bob McElligott, whose family at- This week, McElligott’s job will take day you can see you got something Boston Bruins center Riley Nash is a tends Gahanna St. Matthew Church, him from Detroit for Thursday night’s done.’ I said, ‘Yeah, should I say the key offseason free-agent acquisition. has become a fixture in Columbus Jackets opener back to Columbus for same thing to you?’ He said, ‘Yeah, I “I think they improved,” McElligott since he moved here in 2009 after their home opener on Friday night don’t know if I get anything done, to said. “If the question is whether they broadcasting minor league hockey and against the Carolina Hurricanes. be honest with you.’” have enough to win the Stanley Cup baseball in Syracuse, N.Y., and, before During the hockey right now, probably not. that, in Pennsylvania. season, it’s a frenetic But that is every team Blue Jackets fans have come to know pace for McElligott, at this time of the year his voice from the radio and his signa- but he’s often reminded because every team ture call (“I’ve got two words for you: how blessed he is. that’s in contention is Game over”) after a Blue Jackets win. Working high school going to make a deal or Those who attend games at Nationwide games is “a remem- two during the year at Arena watch his rink reports with an- brance of where you the deadline to fortify alyst Jody Shelley on the video board came from. When I themselves.” and listen to his player interviews be- started doing this stuff, I There are some con- tween periods. was in high school press cerns. All-star defense- What the Blue Jackets faithful might boxes in western Penn- man Seth Jones is out not know is that McElligott shares his sylvania. It’s a good four to six weeks with a time and talent at Columbus Bishop reminder and, yes, it’s knee injury and defense- Hartley High School, broadcasting the fun,” he said. man Ryan Murray is on Hawks’ varsity football games and oth- Much like profession- injured reserve. er sports when his schedule permits. al athletes, broadcast- Meanwhile, two of McElligott, whose son Matt attends ers often follow a long Blue Jackets broadcaster Bob McElligott (right) works with Bishop Hartley the team’s best players, Hartley and plays baseball, also assists and winding path that students in the video production class. Photo courtesy Bishop Hartley winger Artemi Panarin with a popular video production class at starts at the high school, and goaltender Sergei the high school, sharing with students college or minor league level and – if As McElligott toiled away as a broad- Bobrovsky, enter the last year of their his real-world expertise. they’re fortunate – culminates in a call- caster in his 20s and 30s doing high contracts. If they aren’t traded or sign “Bob comes in as a professional up to the majors. school and minor league games, he nev- new deals, both could exit next summer broadcaster, and his passion for not That’s exactly how it has gone for er stopped aiming toward his goal of as free agents. only broadcasting, but also Hartley, has McElligott, who grew up in the western landing a job with a major professional “The Bobrovsky-Panarin situation is helped him become very close with the Pennsylvania town of Somerset. franchise. But at one point, he promised headline news,” McElligott said, “but kids,” school principal Mike Winters “When you get into this, you feel like his dad that if he didn’t make it to the the fact of the matter is they’re both said. “He’s teaching them behind the if I work hard and persevere, I’ll get that big leagues by age 40, he’d look for an- here and they’re both playing this year, camera, in front of the camera, what it payoff, a chance to get a job like that,” other line of work. and they’re both going to play hard. ... I means to be a professional. He’s very McElligott said. “There were many In 2009, that big break came when he don’t think it affects the team as far as generous with his time.” days you sit in the minors wondering if landed with the Blue Jackets – at age the players in the room. I know that peo- The idea to broadcast Hartley sport- it’s going to happen.” 40. Unfortunately, he didn’t get to share ple find that hard to believe. ... ing events resulted from conversations McElligott spent a considerable the good news with his father, who had “I know it affects the fans and the with football coach Brad Burchfield. amount of time as a youth at his passed away by then. community. I know people here are Two years ago, McElligott did a foot- hometown parish, St. Peter Catholic “No lie, 40th birthday, I got this job. very sensitive and they’re like, ‘What’s ball game at the end of the season. The Church, where his father worked in That day,” McElligott said. wrong with us?’ Nothing ... nothing. next year, it was decided to “get into it maintenance. Through the sixth grade, “It’s the best job in the world. You You can’t look at it that way.” full bore.” McElligott attended the Catholic grade can only appreciate that if you’ve The status of the two stars does cre- McElligott does play by play along- school there. made the climb.” ate a sense of urgency. side two students who serve as ana- Msgr. Samuel Tomaselli was the par- With the Blue Jackets, McElligott has “Here’s the deal. If Panarin and Bo- lysts. Last year, he worked with two ish pastor then. McElligott has fond witnessed a transformation from one of brovsky are going to walk, you’ve got seniors. Two juniors have joined him memories of the priest, who is still there the NHL’s worst franchises to a team to win the whole thing now,” McElligott this season. It’s a hands-on opportunity today as a pastor emeritus. on the rise. Columbus has reached the said. “We’ll see. They expect to (win) for high schoolers to gain broadcasting “Not only did I grow up Catholic, playoffs in each of the past two seasons now. That’s the biggest difference with experience and receive coaching from but I worked with my dad at points in and is positioned for a third straight ap- (coach) John Tortorella. If we’re not in a 30-year veteran. between jobs when I was doing part- pearance in 2018-19. the playoffs, we’re devastated. ... The Away from the press box, McElli- time radio,” he said. “We were always The Blue Jackets’ next hurdle is to expectations are extremely high.” gott goes into the classroom to help October 7, 2018 Catholic Times 19 Gosnell movie opens nationwide on October 12 About 160 people gathered on Tues- what investigators experienced. Rather recommend it to everyone,” said Peg- To see where it is playing in your area, day, Sept. 25 at the Grove City AMC than relying on portraying images of the gy Hartshorn, chairman of the Board of visit www.gosnellmovie.com. If there is theater for a special “sneak peek” at youngest victims, it successfully used Heartbeat International and a member not a local theater screening the movie, the movie Gosnell: The Trial of Amer- the actors’ emotions to relay the serious of Columbus St. Mary, Mother of God please consider calling the theater and ica’s Biggest Serial Killer, sponsored heartbreak of the situation. The result Church. requesting that it be shown. Although it by Greater Columbus Right to Life resonated with the crowd. Mark and Elizabeth Ficocelli, parish- is a factual portrayal of the investigation (GCRTL) and Citizens for Community ioners at Reynoldsburg St. Pius X, also and trial of Gosnell, it is running into Values. were moved by the film. “I was amazed difficulties with distribution and finding Besides getting the opportunity to by this movie. It was so well done and theaters willing to show the film. see the movie before its nationwide so well presented,” Mark said. Eliza- GCRTL executive director Beth opening on Friday, Oct, 12, those in at- beth shared his sentiment, saying, “It Vanderkooi said, “We have already seen tendance heard from its producer, Ann touches your heart, it is very convinc- stories – National Public Radio refus- McElhinney. ing, and I would have a hard time be- ing to accept airtime sponsorship to pro- The movie tells of how notorious lieving that someone could watch it and mote the film if it referred to ‘abortion,’ abortion provider Kermit Gosnell’s not come away with a changed heart on and a showing in Texas being canceled Philadelphia abortion clinic was raided the subject of abortion.” at the demand of Planned Parenthood. by police, the FBI, and federal drug en- McElhinney said that although she “There is a national attempt to keep forcement agents who had suspected it had started looking at the story as a re- this out of theaters because those with was a narcotics “pill mill.” Once inside, porter and writer, she had a change of a pro-abortion agenda know that if this investigators were shocked at what they heart on abortion while producing the movie is picked up by 600 theaters na- found – a filthy mess of human and an- screenplay. “I was always, well, let’s tionwide by October, it also will run imal excrement, dirty equipment, and say neutral on the subject of abortion, on Netflix, where millions of people fetal remains. The clinic was able to which basically meant that I was in around the world will hear about the operate because of years of disregard favor of it. But after writing the book atrocities of this industry and the po- by Pennsylvania state inspectors. The A film about abortion provider Kermit and directing the film, I had a personal litical and media cover-up it enjoys,” film tells the story of the investigation Gosnell had a sneak preview in Grove change of heart,” she said. Vanderkooi said. So call your local the- of the clinic through the eyes of a local City. Photo/GCRTL If you missed the preview, it is not ater – especially a chain theater – ask narcotics agent and a prosecutor, and of too late. Gosnell: The Story of Ameri- that they show the movie, and then take Gosnell’s trial. “This is a very powerful movie. I ca’s Biggest Serial Killer will open in a friend or two and go watch it. You will The movie, while not graphic in the know the Gosnell story, but seeing it theaters across the nation on Oct. 12. not regret it.” sense that one might expect, did not dramatized and seeing the power of shy away from showing the horror of the truth on the screen – I would highly Sister Nadine Buchanan recognized In his April azines. “These 2018 apostolic ex- acts of grace and hortation Gaudete kindness are pow- et Exsultate, Pope erful and inspiring. Francis talked We’re honored to about the “saints share them with next door” – the the community, unrecognized and with the hope they CCL football coverage begins at 6:00 PM ON AM 820 unsung people Sister Nadine Buchanan, OP, answers the motivate us all to who work every do even more to Doug Lessells, Randy Rhinehart, Ryan Baker, question, “What drives your ministry?” and Larry Wolf bring you all the CCL action! day to help their while Gov. John Kasich and fellow finalists make a difference.” Central Catholic League Game-of-the-Week neighbors and Rachael Muha and Brad Hutchinson look on. The Heroes were better their com- Photo courtesy Dominican Sisters of Peace featured in a spe- FRIDAY AUGUST 24 Dublin Scioto at St. Charles munities. cial magazine sec- FRIDAY AUGUST 31 Bishop Watterson at Olentangy Orange Twenty-five “saints next door” were tion included in issues of The Colum- FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 7 Bishop Ready at Bishop Hartley honored earlier this month as “Every- bus Dispatch. day Heroes” by the Dispatch Media Sister Nadine’s ministry was chosen FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 14 Chillicothe at Bishop Hartley Group of Columbus. One of them was from more than 100 nominations. Twen- FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 21 Newark Catholic at Licking Heights Sister Nadine Buchanan, OP, a Domin- ty semi-finalists were recognized; Sister FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 28 St Charles at St. Francis DeSales ican Sister of Peace who lives at the or- Nadine was one of five finalists featured FRIDAY October 5 Academy v Bishop Ready in the magazine and invited to meet with der’s Columbus Motherhouse. FRIDAY October 12 Bishop Hartley at St. Francis DeSales “Everyday Heroes is born out of the Gov. John Kasich at a luncheon. “This is spark of an idea to counter in some where the future is,” Kasich said during FRIDAY October 19 Whitehall v Bishop Ready measure the divisive times in which a discussion with the five finalists. “No FRIDAY October 26 St. Francis DeSales at Bishop Watterson we live,” said Ray Paprocki, publisher one is coming in on a white horse to and general manager of Dispatch Mag- solve our problems. It is on you and I.” Catholic Times 20 October 7, 2018

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