The TIMES CatholicThe Diocese of Columbus’ Information Source April 11, 2021 • DIVINE SUNDAY • Volume 70:14

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Easter Sunday Mass: On Easter Sunday, Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated the Mass of the Resurrection, which was telecast live by WCMH-TV and also livestreamed, before a socially distanced congregation at St. Joseph Cathedral, Page 2

Missionary disciples: Luke Tortora (left), a teacher at Our Lady of Bethlehem School, and Sam Severance, a seminarian at the Pontifical College Josephinum, have been friends since grade school and say their strengthens them, Page 3

Bishop Griffin Center: Volunteers at the Bishop Griffin Center, located in the former rectory at Christ the King Church on Columbus’ east side, work in the food pantry helping serve those in need especially during the pandemic, Page 10 SUNDAY FOLLOWS CELEBRATION OF EASTER Pages 5, 12-13, 14 Catholic Times 2 April 11, 2021 Bishop Robert J. Brennan Easter Sunday: ‘He is truly risen, alleluia! Christ is Risen! He is Risen indeed! pointment, guilt, hurts and wounds Happy Easter! can certainly weigh us down. And Welcome one and all to the Cathe- let’s be honest, these can be very val- dral of St. Joseph this Easter Morn- id. We may be hurting with very good ing! A warm welcome with gratitude reason. But I have some news for you: for your understanding to those in our CHRIST IS RISEN! Yes, died overflow in the undercroft and I wel- on the cross and rose from the dead. come those who join us through our He has conquered sin and death. usual media of St. Gabriel Radio and There is no evil, no power stronger livestream, but this year again I am than He. Through his cross and Res- very grateful to the local NBC affili- urrection we have been rescued from ate, Channel 4, for broadcasting this slavery to sin and death and begin a Holy Mass. new life, a life of freedom and a new “Do you not know that a little yeast identity as people consecrated to the leavens all the dough? Clear out the Lord. His resurrection changes every- old yeast, so that you may become a thing. So yes, get rid of the old yeast fresh batch of dough.” of bitterness, malice and wickedness It seems like a strange image for and let yourself be formed into a new Easter Sunday, doesn’t it? But St. Paul creation in Jesus Christ. is connecting us this Easter to the Jew- We just heard the Easter procla- ish celebration of the Passover. You mation of the empty tomb. Think of see, St. Paul would have been VERY Jesus’ appearances after his Resurrec- familiar with the Passover customs of tion. Think of Mary Magdalene – in his day, which included clearing out her grief she couldn’t get away from all the old bread, all the old yeast in the tomb. The angel asked her, why do the household so as to be able to make you seek the living among the dead? Bishop Robert Brennan sprinkles holy water on the congregation after the renewal of the unleavened bread that recalled the Think of the disciples locked in fear baptismal promises during the 10:30 a.m. Easter Sunday Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral. hurried escape of the Jewish people and doubt. They were wallowing in CT photos by Ken Snow as rescued them from slavery in Egypt centuries before. The Passover grief having let Jesus down, and let’s traditions allowed God’s people to re- face it, what would become of their live their liberation from slavery and lives now? They felt let down them- the beginning of a new life, a life of selves but by Him and by God. freedom and a new identity as people But Jesus makes his way through consecrated to the Lord. (Cf Mont- the locked doors and closed hearts gomery, Catholic Commentary on Sa- with his message of Shalom: peace, cred Scripture.) Leaving even a little conciliation, trust. He appears to Mary yeast around will get into, corrupt, and calls her by name. And he wants infect the new batch, and will spread to break through the things that weigh so that you no longer have the unleav- us down to give us life. ened bread necessary for the feast. On this Easter Sunday, we recall St. Paul goes on, “For our Paschal something past and something true – lamb, Christ has been sacrificed. Jesus rose, but not just that. We cel- Therefore, let us celebrate the feast, ebrate the future – we too will rise not with the old yeast, the yeast of and live forever, but not just that. We malice and wickedness, but with the celebrate Jesus risen and alive today. unleavened bread of sincerity and He comes to us today to cast out the truth.” old yeast, to make us new, to give new Hearing this today we are exhorted direction and to our lives. Let us to get rid of the bitterness and malice celebrate this feast then with sinceri- that might infect our hearts, that we ty and truth. For Christ our Passover Members of the congregation stand and pray on Easter Sunday during a televised Mass might celebrate today with sincerity has been sacrificed. He is truly Risen, at the Cathedral. and truth. Bitterness, anger, disap- Alleluia.

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Reflections Sunday, April 11, 2021: true missionary disciples. New Horizons El evangelio de hoy nos relata lo que los apóstoles Deacon Tom Berg Jr., Columbus St. Andrew Parish experimentaron ante la presencia de nuestro Señor glo- rificado después de su resurrección y cómo a través de Today’s gospel recounts the Apostles experiencing Su presencia y signos, la fe de los apóstoles fue refor- our Lord’s glorified presence following his resurrection zada, haciéndoles ver y moverse hacia nuevos horizon- and how, through His presence and signs, their faith was tes en su discipulado misionero. Nosotros también, en reinforced, enabling them to look to and move toward la Diócesis de Columbus, estamos llamados a hacer lo the new horizons of their missionary discipleship. We mismo, lo cual es la meta de nuestra campaña de pla- too, in the Diocese of Columbus, are called to do the neación y evangelización, Presencia Real, Futuro Real. same, which is the goal of our Real Presence, Real Future Hoy, también celebramos la infinita divina misericordia planning and evangelization campaign. Today, we also de nuestro Señor. El amor de Dios que todo lo perdona, celebrate our Lord’s endless Divine Mercy. God’s for- nos fortalece para empezar nuevamente cuando com- giving empowers us to start again when we make etemos errores, y avanzar siempre como fieles y ver- Increasing the mistakes so we can always move forward as faithful and daderos discípulos misioneros. Sunday, April 18, 2021: bus, visit www.RealPresenceRealFuture.org. presence of Christ Live What We Believe El evangelio de hoy nos invita a vivir como discípulos throughout the Pam Harris, New Albany Church of the Resurrection misioneros que sirven a Cristo en el trabajo de la Igle- and Real Presence, Real Future commission member sia. Creemos en la vida, muerte y resurrección de Jesús. Diocese and upholding Cuando Él se aparece en el cuarto de arriba, la respues- Today’s Gospel invites us to live as missionary dis- ta inicial de los discípulos fue de miedo y confusión. Su the Faith for future ciples who serve Christ in the work of the Church. We ansiedad disminuyó al ver Sus heridas y luego de verlo believe in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. When comer, sus mentes se abrieron y comprendieron las es- generations. He appeared in the Upper Room, the disciples’ initial re- crituras. Entonces, Jesús les encargo que predicaran la sponse was confusion and fear. Their anxiety dwindled salvación a todos. Por medio de nuestro bautismo, he- upon seeing His wounds and after he ate, their minds mos sido llamados a ser testigos del evangelio, viviendo opened to the meaning of Scripture. Then Jesus com- en lo que creemos con corazones y mentes abiertas. Learn more at: missioned them to preach salvation to all. Through our ¡Que la paz de Cristo resucitado esté con ustedes! baptism, we are called to be witnesses to the Gospel, living what we believe with open hearts and minds. May Para leer más acerca de cómo estamos creciendo the Peace of the Risen Christ be with you! juntos en la vida de fe y discipulado en la Diócesis de To read more about how we are growing together in Columbus, por favor visite: www.RealPresenceRealFu- www.RealPresenceRealFuture.org the life of faith and discipleship in the Diocese of Colum- ture.org. catholic-times-small-ad.indd 1 3/8/21 9:05 AM Catholic Times 4 April 11, 2021 Making the connection between missionary discipleship and social concerns Happy Easter! This is a joyous time in the life of nancy, providing spiritual and material support. a Christian. There is so much Good News to pro- FAITH IN ACTION Community. The work of evangelization is claim. In ’ apostolic exhortation The Jerry Freewalt about invitation in its strongest sense. In this invita- Joy of the Gospel, he begins, “The joy of the gospel tion, we must welcome others to a part of the Body Jerry Freewalt is director of the diocesan Office for fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus. Social Concerns. of Christ and ensure a sense of belonging. Who is Those who accept his offer of salvation are set free missing from our Church community and why? Our from sin, sorrow, inner emptiness and loneliness. most intimate way. Lead people to spend time in faith calls us to leave no stone unturned. This means With Christ joy is constantly born anew.” adoration of the Blessed Sacrament to grow closer making sure all have a place at the table, including Doesn’t our world need this type of joy right with Christ. Spending time with our Lord leads to persons with disabilities, members of the deaf com- now? Who can we rely on to spread this joy? The conversion and renewal. munity, those who speak different languages, im- answer: The person reading this column. You! Encounter Christ in the poor and vulnerable, “the migrants and refugees, persons with various ethnic Being an evangelizer, a proclaimer of the Good least of these” (Mt. 25). By encountering the suffering backgrounds, the rich and the poor, the young and News, the joy of the gospel, can be expressed in of the poor and vulnerable, we encounter the suffering the old, among others. many ways. What it requires is putting your faith Christ. When we serve or advocate for the poor and Send. “Go forth, the Mass is ended” are the words into action. The Church has a method for mission- vulnerable, we serve and advocate for Christ. we hear at the conclusion of the Mass. The word ary discipleship in the form of encounter, accompa- Mass comes from the Latin word missa, which Accompany. Jesus accompanies us along the ny, community and send. I’ve included this method way. He walks with us and listens to us. He hears means sending forth. Where are we to go? The ends in my reflection with a particular focus on the con- our joys, sorrows and concerns. Jesus responds to of the earth. To me, this element of missionary disci- nection to the social mission of the Church. our needs and guides us on our life’s journey. We pleship is most visibly carried out by the many prison Encounter. The primary aim of evangelization is are invited to do the same to those we encounter. ministers in our diocese, especially those who minis- to lead people to encounter Jesus Christ. There are The charism of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is ter to death row or in the prison hospice center. They so many ways in which to have a personal encoun- to give witness to the love of Christ in their works go forth into the most fortified, guarded and isolated ter with our Lord. Prayer is a good place to start. In for and with the poor. I often hear from Vincentians places in our diocese to proclaim the Good News and fact, prayer should be the starting point of all of our the phrase “walk a mile in their shoes.” As mission- express our loving care and concern. efforts. In your prayers, include intentions for peace ary disciples, they accompany by serving food to I am sure you can think of many more examples and justice, care for the poor and vulnerable, and for the hungry, clothing the naked and assisting the for- to add to this missionary discipleship list. Spend a the care of God’s creation. Encouraging others to merly incarcerated. few moments to prayerfully reflect on ways you can pray with you is the work of a missionary disciple. Another example is our diocesan Walking with use your gifts and talents to be a missionary disci- Encounter Jesus in the sacraments. In the Eucha- Moms in Need initiative. The aim is for parishes to ple. Let this Easter season be a time to proclaim the rist, the real presence, Jesus is present to us in the accompany mothers in need during and after preg- joy of the gospel. Go forth. Getting relationships ‘Rite’ in the Domestic Church This column is the fourth in a series of eight arti- other with Christ’s sacrificial love, we consecrate only would our home lives be more joyful, we would be cles on the “Liturgy of the Domestic Church” that our homes to Christ. God transforms our messy working toward a more orderly world as well. will take you through aspects of making your home family lives into dynamic, domestic churches; plac- 2. Practice extravagant affection a domestic church and living Catholic family life. es of grace and healing. The Word became incarnate so that we could For questions or to learn more, contact the Dioc- Christians have a very different vision of love have a real, physical experience of God’s love for esan Marriage and Family Life Office at 614-241- than the world does. It isn’t enough for Christian us. Even after Christ ascended into Heaven, he gave 2560 or [email protected]. families to go to Mass on Sunday and then treat each us the sacraments to communicate his love in an other the same way every other family does. The intimate, physical way. Christian love is incarnate, By Dr. Greg Popcak Rite of Christian Relationship challenges families embodied and abundant. Christian families, in turn, to practice the Christian vision love in our homes; are called to be appropriately but extravagantly af- working for each other’s ultimate good and creating fectionate with one another. Brain researchers tell the kind of intimate communion that flows from the us that only about 7 percent of children receive the When Christian families do our best to fill the lit- heart of the Trinity. That’s a big job, but four simple amount of affection they need to thrive. God made tle tasks everyday life with God’s love, family life practices can help every Christian household coop- humans to crave affection even more than food. becomes an act of worship and a path to holiness. erate with God’s grace to achieve these lofty goals. When familes practice appropriate, extravagant af- In this column, I have been describing a model 1. Prioritize family time fection, we model Christ’s incarnate love and vali- of family spirituality called the Liturgy of Domes- Families can’t create close, intimate relationships date each other’s dignity as persons. tic Church Life. Although participation in the sac- if they never see each other. Although there are lots 3. Practice prompt, generous, consistent, raments is essential to the Christian life and parish of interesting activities for people can be involved cheerful service at home service is good, the truth is, we don’t have to leave in, Catholic families are called to prioritize family The Church teaches us that to serve with Christ our homes to encounter Christ in a meaningful way. time over all those other activities. Work, school, is to reign with him (Lumen Gentium). The primary There are three building blocks (i.e. “rites”) that sports, lessons, clubs and even charitable works are place the people of God learn Christian service is in make up the Liturgy of Domestic Church Life. The all valuable, but if our involvement in those activ- the home. Christians aren’t meant to serve each oth- Rite of Christian Relationships, the Rite of Family ities makes it hard for us to feel truly connected to er grudgingly. Parents and children are called to be Rituals and the Rite of Reaching Out. These rites each other, then our lives are out of order. An over- a team that responds to each other’s needs prompt- help families practice the priestly, prophetic and scheduled life is the most common way we dese- ly, generously, consistently and cheerfully. royal mission of baptism. In the next few columns, crate our domestic churches. 4. Practice discipleship discipline we’ll explore each of these rites in detail. Ask yourself, “How much time does our family need St. John Bosco promoted a method of discipline The Rite of Christian Relationship each week to feel close and connected?” Work toward he called the “Preventive Method.” He rejected the The Rite of Christian Relationship helps Chris- prioritizing that amount of family time every week. heavy-handed child-rearing methods of the day in tian families practice the priestly mission we re- Schedule everything else around this. Not the other way favor of an approach emphasizing “reason, religion ceive at baptism. A priest offers sacrifice that makes around. Just imagine the difference we could make if the common holy. When families work to love each every Catholic family put family connection first. Not See DOMESTIC CHURCH, Page 11 April 11, 2021 Catholic Times 5 Learning trust with Divine Mercy and Mary Spring is well underway — with all its gusty un- The Chaplet has also made me think about how predictability, and I’m left with a lot of mud on my FINDING FAITH IN EVERYDAY LIFE Mary must have used prayer in her daily life. I’m hands. It’s on our shoes, in the yard, and seemingly pretty sure she had a fair share of stress in her life. on flat surface of my home on some days. Sarah Reinhard Life back in those days was hard in a way few of I can’t help but be grateful on so many levels. Sarah Reinhard is a Catholic wife, mother, and us can appreciate. She wasn’t rich, and she didn’t Mud means spring, and spring means many of my writer in central Ohio. Get her Catholic take at have the luxury of sitting down for a few minutes favorite things all at one time. SnoringScholar.com of “Me Time.” There’s sunshine and new life and outside activi- I wonder, though, how prayer played a part in ty. This all calls for an increase in trust, whether it’s me, and it speaks to my heart. When I pray it, I am Mary’s life, how conversation with God — both the when one of my kids is on a 2,000-pound horse or often overcome with emotion and, however much I talking and the listening — worked in her life. behind the wheel of a moving vehicle. may try to speed through it, I am always somehow When she woke up to the silent house, everyone The trust I have to embrace is pretty huge, but it’s moved internally by it. else still barely asleep, did she share those precious nothing like the trust I’m called to have. The chaplet’s never ousted the rosary in my hier- still moments with God? As she scrubbed, did she The Sunday after Easter was named Divine Mer- archy of devotions, but it’s become a go-to for me silence herself and wait for the small Voice to pierce cy Sunday by Blessed Pope John Paul II in 2000, over the years. There’s comfort to be had in letting through the activity? and it was celebrated as such for the first time in go and trusting God … if only I remember to do it. As she prepared food, did she laughingly recount 2001, the same year I entered the Catholic Church. The Divine Mercy Chaplet has taught me a lot Jesus’ latest antics to His Father? Before collapsing Trust has never been one of my stronger character about Mary. As I contemplate the words in their at night on her bed, did she offer a thankful Psalm traits. I could dig back in my personal history and cycle, I see her as a guide to understanding God’s of praise? give you a litany of reasons why, but I’ve come to infinite mercy. The words become a way to keep my accept that it’s just something I need to work on. That’s my goal: Be more like Mary. (If anyone restless self busy as my mind delves deeper into the who actually knows me is reading this, keep laugh- Again and again and AGAIN. idea of how much God must really love me. The Divine Mercy image has never really made He gave His Son; His Son said Yes to the Cross. ing. And say another prayer for me, because you sense to me. I’ve never really liked it, to be honest, Though the language feels old-fashioned, at first, it know how badly I need it!) though I couldn’t tell you why. Maybe it’s so often also reminds me of the timelessness of God. Though I’m failing daily. Over the years, I’ve learned that made “pretty” and “glossy” and “fancy,” while trust it always feels like I don’t have time, like I can skip failure is almost necessary; it’s a feedback loop that seems to be such a dirty and nitty-gritty sort of ex- it just this once, like I can save it for later, I need the helps me grow. Don’t be fooled into thinking I like perience for me. Maybe it’s my ongoing learning daily reminder of God’s mercy and love. it, though. to appreciate art in various forms. Maybe it’s that I With so much wrong in the world, the Divine I will be reaching out, yet again this Divine Mer- don’t get why God me so much. Mercy Chaplet anchors me in hope, with Mary cy Sunday, and reminding myself to really believe But the Divine Mercy Chaplet does resonate with guiding me to a deeper understanding of her Son. the message of mercy: “Jesus, I trust in you.” Thank you for reading through the years It is Easter week, and we are ready to celebrate there, and maybe once in a while, I have been able . Easter is such a joyful and to bring a smile to someone’s face, or made a small celebratory feast – the pinnacle of our faith – that EVERYDAY CATHOLIC difference in someone’s day. This is my final col- we get to celebrate for 50 days. Pentecost ends Rick Jeric umn, and I want to thank you. I thank each of you for Easter as a specific part of the Liturgical year and your kind words of support over these many years. I calendar, but the Resurrection is something we can have grown and learned from God’s love and inspi- never stop celebrating. And Divine Mercy Sunday human in the person of Jesus Christ, nor the need ration. The challenges and the journey never end. I almost seems “out of place” on the second Sunday for the Eucharist, nor the need for Easter without am blessed with the most wonderful wife, children, of Easter, but there would be no eternal and ever- sin and failure. We cannot live without the sacra- daughters-in-law, and now granddaughter imagin- lasting mercy and from God without ments, but especially the mercy of Confession and able. Thank you, Lord. On May 1, I will begin a new the passion, death and Resurrection of our Lord Penance, and the ultimate strength of the Eucharist. position with the Catholic Foundation of the Diocese Jesus Christ. The whole reason to joyfully cele- What else can be said? As my final written words of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Please pray for me, as you brate the Resurrection, and to joyfully shout “Al- in this publication, whatever our individual situa- will always remain in my prayers. Thank you! leluia” around the world is to know that eternal life tion may be, we can never despair. We only need in Heaven is not only a goal but a reality. So we to take solace in the final thank God for His everlasting love and mercy, we words of Jesus Christ, “I thank Him for the ultimate gift of His only Son, and am with you always.” I Compliments of we share that love by living and acting as His sons may not have an exact and daughters on earth. We can never forget that we quote, but the promise are unique, and that we are made in the image and remains the same. He DEE PRINTING, INC. likeness of God. Because we know that, we believe never leaves our side. that, and it is part of the basis of our Catholic Faith, I have been writing 49994999 Transamerica Transamerica Drive Drive how can we ever sin? That is part of the “beauty” this column in The Cath- Columbus, Ohio 43228 of our humanity. God lets us choose, succeed and olic Times for about 15 Columbus, Ohio 43228 fail. He lets us fail so we can take advantage of His years now. It started out unfathomable love, which is perfect. There would weekly, adjusted to every 777-8700 be no Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin other week and then be- Mary without sin and failure. There would be no came monthly. As I have the Murnane Family Nativity or Christmas without sin and failure. There stated numerous times, would be no Baptism without original sin and fail- I have never considered Specializing in Catholic Church Sunday bulletins and ure. There would be no need for a parable about the myself to be a writer. prodigal son without sin and failure. Most of all, But it is not about me, so Serving Columbus Diocese and others since 1974 there would be no need to have our God become I truly hope that here and Catholic Times 6 April 11, 2021 The Easter explosion Let me adapt to recent circumstances a thought-ex- previous expectations of human destiny. Before Eas- periment theologian Hans Urs von Balthasar pro- ter, some of the philosophically inclined imagined an posed decades ago: THE CATHOLIC DIFFERENCE immortal human ; certain Jews expected what Imagine that a friend contracts a severe case of George Weigel they called the resurrection of the dead at the end of COVID-19 and medicine can do no more for him. George Weigel is the Distinguished Senior history. But no one expected this. For the Risen One The doctors inform his widowed mother and us, so Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Cen- was not a disembodied spirit (“…handle me and see, we gather with her for the final scene in the drama of ter in Washington, D.C. for a spirit has not flesh and bones as you see I have” this life. The ventilator is removed; the man grows ` (Luke 23:39), and the Risen One was alive in history, weaker from lack of breath and whispers his final such that history continued in a transformed key. farewells. We hear the death-rattle. Then he expires thoroughly human, but radiantly more so. The first witnesses to the Resurrection were all and takes on the pallor of death. By placing ourselves imaginatively in that situa- Jewish and the dramatic ways in which these ear- The mortician prepares the body for burial. With tion today, we begin to get some idea of what the ly Christians changed bear eloquent witness to the appropriate prayers, we consign our friend to the friends of Jesus experienced on Easter Sunday and explosive nature of their experience of the Risen earth and, taking a cue from our Jewish friends, toss in the period between that explosive day and his One. The Sabbath had been sacrosanct; now there a clod of earth onto his coffin as it lies deep in the leave-taking, 40 days later. But there is more. For was a new “Lord’s Day,” the Day of Resurrection. open grave. The grave is then closed and we leave slowly and haltingly, those who met the Risen One, They once expected that the “end times” would ring for our homes, saddened, perhaps a bit disoriented, and those who believed what his closest friends said down the curtain on history and the Kingdom of remembering our friend’s past and unsure about our about him, came to understand that the now transfig- God would begin; now, they understood what Jesus own futures. ured Rabbi Jesus of Nazareth “truly was the son of had meant when he taught them that “the Kingdom Then two days later, our friend suddenly stands be- God” (Mark 15:39). of God is in the midst of you” (Luke 17:21) – they fore us, like one just returned from a brief but import- A man had returned from a journey to the realm of could live Kingdom life, life in union with God, here ant journey. He greets us by name. Physical barriers the dead. Death, relentless in its finality, no longer had and now, through communion with the Lord Jesus in like doors mean nothing to him. the last word about the human condition. What God had the Eucharist. What would happen to us? had in mind for humanity “in the beginning” (Genesis And their understanding of their responsibilities We would be stunned, incapable of knowing the 1:1) had been reclaimed by the Son of God for all who changed. What they had experienced demanded to appropriate reaction: shock, fear, overwhelming joy? believed in him and bound themselves to his cause. be proclaimed and shared, as they grasped the full What is happening shatters the boundaries of experi- So history now seemed quite different to those first implications of Jesus’s injunction, “Freely you have ence and strains emotion’s limits to the breaking point. believers. History was no longer an arena of ultimate received, freely you must give” (Matthew 10:8). Reality itself seems to be detonating around us. We personal defeat. History, and our personal stories, They must offer friendship with the Risen One “to all wonder: Can this be real? Then our friend shows him- they came to understand, played to a divine melody: nations” (Matthew 28:19). self to us again and again, whole and renewed. He ex- everlasting communion with the Creator, disclosed The Easter explosion created a communion of dis- plains things as he used to do, eats with us, challenges in the Resurrection. ciples in mission. We are their heirs. We can bring us to be greater than we typically think we can be. He What happened on Easter Sunday was the most light to a darkened world if we believe with the in- now seems to live in another dimension of existence – explosive experience in human history, shattering all tensity they did. St. : Be true to yourself I have been deeply praying into the sorrowful speak these words to mysteries and have been struck by how firm our WALKING WITH THE SAINTS my children, remind- savior was in His identity even in the throes of ago- MaryBeth Eberhard ing them that trust is ny and torture. The fruit of the mystery when Jesus MaryBeth Eberhard writes about marriage, life ex- built out of love. “Love is crowned with thorns is moral courage. periences of a large family and special needs. She transforms one into Being a mother has me praying often for my attends Sunbury St. John Neumann Church. what one loves.” If we children to obtain this attribute or even more so to love virtue, we seek it define themselves in this grace. Moral courage to She wrote more than 400 letters, called Dia- and strive to emulate it. me is that ability to stand firm in your identity even logues, where her example elevates the soul to The saints are a gift through trials – to know thyself and be true to it. higher ground. “You are rewarded not according to to us. They are ex- The life of St. Catherine of Siena, a doctor of our your work or your time, but according to the mea- amples given to us of Church, bears witness to the grace of having one’s sure of your love.” I think that St. Therese of Li- those who strived for identity rooted in Christ. Her writing is instrumental sieux and St. Catherine are kindred spirits, as doing holiness in their every- in forming me in my striving to live my vocation small things with great love is similarly my mantra. day lives. They do not boldly for Christ. How often am I called to slow down? It is more grandstand. Their cam- Most well-known for her quote, “Be who God important to ask myself from where I am giving paign is for Jesus. They meant you to be, and you will set the world on fire,” rather than to seek acknowledgement for how much seek Him and to bring St. Catherine, from an early age, was rooted in I am giving. St. Catherine keeps our hearts oriented others to His light. Christ. At 16, when her sister passed away, her par- toward Christ. May we, by living out ents sought to have Catherine marry her brother-in- In one of her letters, St. Catherine reminds us, the best versions of our law. Her devout prayer life and example persuaded “Love does not stay idle.” As I have pondered this creation, set the world them to let her choose otherwise. in my marriage, I urge myself to not let my mar- ablaze for Christ. St. Catherine had a generous spirit, always giving riage grow stagnant. I choose to pour myself into St. Catherine’s feast to those in need. She was outspoken in politics and keeping my marriage alive and holy – planning date day is April 29. She extreme in her piety. She used her influence to help nights, leaving notes, making breakfasts and pray- is the patron saint of restore the papacy to Rome. ing for my husband fervently. The result is almost nurses and people ridi- I have walked with St. Catherine as a friend for 24 years of living in the joy of this sacrament. culed for their faith and many years, even giving my daughter her name. As I pore over the saint’s letters, I am inspired for protection against Both her written and spoken words can help form by her model of hope. “Hope comes from love, fire, illness and sexual St. Catherine of Siena statue mothers more strongly in the love of Christ. because people always trust in those they love.” I temptation. at Ohio Dominican University April 11, 2021 Catholic Times 7 Good Friday business closing bold testament to Christian values Sadly, the sign on the shop door looked almost The Good Friday policy has always been a corpo- out of place in 21 century America: rate practice, the manager explained, put in place at EDITOR’S REFLECTIONS its beginning by the company’s founder and owner, CLOSED Doug Bean who wanted employees to have the opportunity to GOOD FRIDAY, go to church or observe those three hours in prayer. NOON TO 3 P.M. By now, you’re probably curious to learn the a Major League Baseball game on Good Friday af- name of the business. Hardly ever these days do you see a business hang ternoon that he swore off baseball for a year despite Maybe some of you have been there and seen it a CLOSED sign on the window during the three his passion for the sport. for yourself. But for those who haven’t, the shop is hours when Christ hung on the cross, suffered and “I believe that playing on Good Friday, at the Arizona-based Discount Tire. died. A generation ago, Catholics and Christians very least from 12 to 3, is cheap and cheapens our Bruce Halle, a devout Catholic, started the busi- were more likely to stop what they were doing from culture, no matter how big the box-office receipts,” ness in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1960 with six used noon to 3 p.m. Good Friday and either go to Church Cardinal O’Connor wrote 23 years ago. “It’s cheap, tires and eventually grew the company into a mul- or spend time in quiet meditation on the Passion of and it’s cheapening. I resent it. I protest it. I will not timillion dollar enterprise. Despite his success and Our Lord. go to a game in 1998.” good fortune, Halle by all accounts was humble and And so the notification on the central Ohio store’s He’s right. But few people paid attention. Instead, down to earth, gave generously to Catholic chari- door last week came as a complete, but pleasant, Cardinal O’Connor’s stance was dismissed as being ties, practiced the faith and treated everyone he met surprise. unrealistic. as if they were his equal. That’s a rare quality for A bold statement, indeed, for a national chain Some of our Catholic high school and college ath- highly successful people. to show an outward sign of faith in today’s public letic teams don’t appear to take Good Friday seri- Halle died in 2018, but his stores continue to re- square, where people are becoming more fearful by ously, either. Check their spring schedules, and see main closed from noon to 3 p.m. Good Friday. It’s the day of professing their faith or espousing tradi- how many were in action last Friday. You’ll likely reassuring to know there are business people will- tional values. find quite a few. ing to live their faith in public. We need more of In one U.S. city, the cancel culture has even tried Too many Christians want to get to Easter Sun- them. to eliminate Good Friday. Five years ago, Mayor day and celebrate the joy of the Resurrection with- If you own or manage a business, consider a John Hamilton of Bloomington, Indiana, home of out stopping to remember the suffering, agony and Good Friday shutdown for at least those three hours Indiana University, signed an order to change Good death of Jesus on the cross. The crucifix reminds us if you don’t already do so. You’ll no doubt receive Friday to “Spring Holiday.” That seems a little dras- of His sacrifice every time we look at it. many graces. tic to take a Christian day of observance off the cal- Getting back to the shop closing on Good Friday As we approach Divine Mercy Sunday and medi- endar. If it weren’t for the secularization of Christ- from 12 to 3, you might be wondering who would tate on the blood and water that gushed from the Sa- mas and Easter as the Santa Claus and Easter bunny be bold enough to do such a thing. cred Heart of Jesus on Good Friday, let’s ask Christ holidays, they might be renamed, too. The sign wasn’t designed by a graphic artist, and to give us the strength and fortitude to never deny More than two decades ago now, the late Cardi- so it seemed logical to assume a local franchise Him in public and proclaim his marvelous deeds to nal John O’Connor, then-archbishop of New York, manager made the decision. A query quickly proved a world that so desperately needs to hear His en- was so bothered by the New York Yankees playing otherwise. couraging words. Moment with Mother Angeline provides a lasting memory 60 of us. We had the most entrants in lit the candles and made sure all on By Mary Dimond READERS REFLECTIONS religious life on the Eastern Seaboard. the altar was perfect, we proceeded to Because there were so many of us, our pew. This story should be called “in the Infirm. Mother Angeline was 36 and half of the postulants were housed at All of a sudden, my ears began to hands of a soon-to-be saint.” I am was the order’s superior general until the Mary Manning Walsh Home in ring, and I couldn’t see very well. As referring to Mother Angeline Teresa she stepped down in 1978. New York City. I stumbled to my place, I half--heart- McCrory, founder of the Carmelite I became acquainted with the Car- After six months as postulants, all edly tried to sit down when someone Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, who melite sisters in 1962 as a volunteer 60 of us moved upstate to Avila-on- pulled me by my shoulders to a sitting have served the elderly in the Diocese at the former St. Rita’s Home for the the-Hudson, the novitiate. We were position. It was Mother Angeline! A of Columbus since 1948. Today, the Aged in Columbus. We were known received into the community and nurse was summoned, and I spent a sisters operate Mother Angeline Mc- as Carmelettes and wore a yellow given the habit and our new religious few days in bed. Crory Manor, a skilled nursing-care pinafore as we cared for the aged and names. My name was Sister Mary The Carmelite Sisters celebrated facility, and the Villas at St. Therese infirm. I was there every Saturday, Noel of the Holy Angels, OCarm. Jan- Venerable Mary Angeline Teresa Mc- assisted living and independent living curling the ladies’ hair, shaving the et became Sister John Catherine of the Crory’s 37th anniversary of death and centers on Columbus’ east side. men and aiding at their meals. Janet, Holy Angels, OCarm. Each group of the 128th anniversary of her birth on Mother Angeline founded the Car- a schoolmate, joined me, along with novices received a category; thus we Jan. 21. Her cause for beatification melite community on Oct. 7, 1926 perhaps 10 others. were known as the Holy Angels. and is underway. with six other former Little Sisters of One day while drying dishes at Fast forward to “the day.” Sister It is our hope and prayer that God the Poor – Sister Louise of Belgium, home, my mother said, “You’re out John Catherine and I were sacristans. will grant our great desire to have Sister Leonie of Boston, Sister Co- at that place. Why don’t you just pack The novitiate had been hit with a hor- this woman, courageous in adversi- lette of Ireland, Sister Mary Teresa of your clothes and move out there?” I rible flu. Only about six of us were ty, be numbered among the saints of Virginia and Sister Alodie and Sister smiled as I said, “That is what I will able to minister to those who were the Catholic Church and give glory to Alexis of Canada. do someday.” secluded. We filled ice jugs, placed Carmel and the universal Church. In 1931, Cardinal Timothy Hayes of True to my word, I entered the Car- clean towels and changed beds. Mary Dimond is a Columbus Im- New York was instrumental in obtain- melite community on Sept. 8, 1963 On this particular day, Mother An- maculate Conception Church parish- ing approval from Rome that Mother along with Janet, in St. Patrick’s Home geline came to chapel as usual. She ioner and was a member of the Car- Angeline’s community be known as in the Bronx, New York. We were would sit in the pew right behind Sis- melite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and known as postulants, and there were ter John Catherine and me. After we from 1963 to 1966. Catholic Times 8 April 11, 2021 For Father Sullivan, ‘meaningful worship’ is key By Tim Puet Father Sullivan was considering of service, when he died last October Catholic Times Reporter ANSWERING GOD’S CALL a law career at the time and was at- at age 97. “He was an extraordinary Answering God’s Call profiles the life of a tending Ohio University, but as individual, a wonderful mentor,” Fa- priest, deacon or professed religious sister in he became involved in parish life at ther Sullivan said. Father Jan Sullivan said his 30 years the Diocese of Columbus. St. Pius X Church, his thoughts be- Father Sullivan was parochial vicar as a priest, including 21 years as pas- gan turning toward the priesthood. from 1993-95 at St. Pius X. Msgr. Mi- tor at three parishes, have been based patched earli- He eventually transferred to what was chael Donovan was pastor there at the on a foundation with four pillars: wor- er and that the then Ohio Dominican College (ODC) time and died unexpectedly on March ship, service, education and the arts. building has and changed his major to theology 1, 1994 at age 55. “I spent a great 7 ½ “In all my assignments as a priest, survived disas- and philosophy. months with Msgr. Donovan,” Father the sacred liturgy has been of primary ters including “I was impressed by the work Fa- Sullivan said. “He was a jewel to live concern,’’ said Father Sullivan, pas- a tornado that ther Klima and the late Father Rod with and had great insight into human tor of Zanesville St. Thomas Aqui- toppled its stee- Damico were doing as associate pas- experience. He told me, ‘When some- nas Church since 2017. “I have been ple in 1912 and tors at St. Pius,” he said. “At Ohio one comes to see you in a moment greatly influenced by Pope St. John the Great Flood Dominican, I saw the lives of some of of difficulty, always try to find what Paul II and his emphasis on the Eu- of 1913, which the Dominican Sisters up close, espe- is redeemable in that person.’ That’s charist as what Vatican II described as left 5 feet of Father Jan Sullivan cially Sister Mary Ann Fatula and Sis- how I try to approach people.” ‘the source and summit of the Chris- water in front ter Frances Gabriel Mahoney, became His two years at St. Pius were fol- tian life.’ of the church. much more interested in the religious lowed by three years as chaplain at “It’s always a challenge to make Shortly after life and began seriously discerning Children’s Hospital in Columbus, the liturgy more beautiful and mean- Easter Sunday 2020, Father Sullivan the priesthood. with residence at Columbus Holy ingful so that it will have the kind of began placing a repository containing “Beyond all that, there was the ex- Family and St. Cecilia churches. impact on people that will result in a the Eucharist in his office window, ample of John Paul II, who became “At Children’s, I quickly realized lasting impact on their Christian lives. where it is displayed every Wednes- pope not long before I joined the the power of the priesthood in a way I And it’s those four things – worship, day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. He says Church. He has been the most influ- never had before,” he said. “In a hos- service, education and the arts – that that since this practice began, pass- ential person in my life outside of my pital situation, you’re immediately are at the heart of a strong liturgical ers-by and drivers along the one-way parents. I was fortunate to be able to connected with people in an intimate experience. They build on each other. street in front of the office have regu- see him several times, most notably on way, especially in moments of strug- “Meaningful worship leads to an larly stopped in front of the Blessed a visit to the papal apartments during gle. That period is when I really be- impulse to serve, which creates a de- Sacrament for prayer and contempla- the Jubilee Year 2000 and during a came aware of the sacramental nature sire to educate others and to express tion, resulting in a unique version of pilgrimage with Father Jerry Stluka in of being a priest.” the beauty of Christ through the arts Eucharistic Adoration and an oppor- 1994 celebrating Father Jerry’s 25th Father Sullivan was parochial vic- of music, literature, architecture, tunity to express Catholic beliefs in anniversary and arranged by Cardinal ar at St. Cecilia from 1998 to 2000, sculpture, painting and others.” the midst of everyday life. James Hickey.” and then began his first pastorate at For more than a year, Father Sulli- Father Sullivan grew up on Colum- After graduating from ODC in Washington Court House St. Colman van, 60, has been a pastor without a bus’ near east side, attending Olde Or- 1986, Father Sullivan attended Cath- of Cloyne Church, where he remained church building. On Feb. 26, 2020, the chard Elementary School and gradu- olic University of America, receiving until 2012. “This was a very satisfy- Mid-East Ohio Building Department, ating from Walnut Ridge High School a theology degree from that institu- ing period for a number of reasons,” which inspects all activity regulated in 1979, a few months before he tion in 1991. He was ordained a priest he said. “The church was in disrepair, by the state building code in Musking- joined the Catholic Church. His par- by Bishop Emeritus James Griffin on but the people were enthusiastic, and um County, issued an order prevent- ents, James and Betty Sullivan, were June 22 of that year and was assigned we made many changes to beautify it ing further use of the 177-year-old St. not Catholic, but he became interested to Lancaster St. Mary Church as paro- and to enhance it as a liturgical set- Thomas Aquinas Church building af- in the Church through the example of chial vicar. ting. ter inspectors discovered cracks in the others. “You find out on that first assign- “We also installed a new organ and roof timbers. “My uncle Bob Specht was very ment that everybody loves a young brought in Craig Jaynes as organist, “The inspection was necessary after devout and never missed Mass, and priest,” he said. “People are excited who has created the parish’s long-run- a nearly 4-foot-long piece of plaster I was impressed by the students who for you and appreciate your enthusi- ning Concerts in a Country Church just above the stained-glass window went to my high school and were asm.” While at St. Mary, he began an series. His music program was so suc- in the sanctuary fell,” Father Sullivan identifiably Catholic,” he said. “Also, ongoing friendship with Father Stlu- cessful that shortly after I left, (anoth- said. The hole created by the fallen I’m Irish, and it seemed all Irish peo- ka, who also was an associate there. er) new organ was installed, complet- plaster can be easily seen when look- ple were Catholic. All of this intrigued The two have taken part in sever- ing the transformation of the parish’s ing at the area where the church’s altar me, and I wanted to learn more about al pilgrimages together. The last one liturgical musical experience. was located. it.” they led was to the Passion Play in “We also established a very vibrant The altar and other liturgical fix- Before joining the Church, Father Oberammergau, Germany in 2010. parish life, helped staff supply an out- tures have been moved to the parish’s Sullivan didn’t go through the usu- While Father Stluka no longer is able reach to the poor and provided leader- activity center, and the pews have al RCIA process involving a year of to travel, Father Sullivan and Father ship and significant financial and vol- been put into storage, with weekend classes, usually in a group setting, Craig Eilerman were set to attend the unteer support to an existing outreach Masses now taking place in the activi- leading to baptism at the Easter Vigil. play in 2020 before it was canceled to pregnant mothers.” ty center and weekday Masses at near- “I began instructions with Father Jim because of the pandemic. They’re After 12 years at Washington Court by Zanesville St. Nicholas Church. Klima, who then was associate pastor planning to make that trip when the House, he was transferred to Newark Father Sullivan’s church is filled with at Reynoldsburg St. Pius Church and play is produced in 2022. St. Church in 2012. scaffolding as a decision is awaited on now is pastor at Pickerington Seton As a seminarian intern, Father Sul- “What was most satisfying about my renovation. Parish,” he said. “I showed up for my livan also became friends at Lancaster period there was how the sacred lit- “This is the sort of thing that hap- first lesson on Monday of Holy Week with the late Msgr. Robert Noon, who urgy became the core of the parish pens to a 180-year-old building,” and was baptized in October,” with was pastor of Lancaster St. Berna- Father Sullivan said, noting that the his father joining the Church not long dette Church at the time and was the area where the plaster fell had been afterward. diocese’s senior priest, with 69 years See SULLIVAN, Page 23 April 11, 2021 Catholic Times 9 First-team All-Ohio a ‘huge honor’ for Portsmouth Notre Dame senior By Doug Bean 6-foot senior Harlei Antritt landed on Catholic Times Editor the second team, and 6-3 teammate Chloe Chard-Pelloquin was a member of the third team. The duo averaged Ava Hassel is as humble and polite as 16 and 14 points per game, respec- she is talented on the basketball floor. tively, for the Green Wave. Named first-team All-Ohio in Di- Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans 5-10 vision IV last week, the Portsmouth junior Jenna Carlisle was special men- Notre Dame senior deflected praise to tion in Division IV after averaging 17 her teammates. points per game. Honorable mention “I think it’s just like a direct reflec- selections were Tuscarawas Central tion on to the program we have here Catholic 5-8 senior Sophia Knight at Notre Dame and just the team that I (12.9 points per game), Portsmouth get to play with every day,” she said. Notre Dame 6-0 senior Claire Dettwill- “I’m only the second girl in our pro- er (8.4 ppg), Lancaster Fisher Catholic gram to be named first team and so 6-1 freshman Ellie Bruce (7.7 ppg) and I’ve been blessed throughout my ca- 5-6 senior teammate Paige Gavin (6.5 reer. I’m sad it’s over, but it’s a huge ppg), and Newark Catholic 5-7 senior honor for sure.” Brynn Peddicord (8 ppg). The 5-foot-5 point guard became the At Notre Dame, Hassel started all second Titans player in the past three four years of high school and finished as years selected to the first team. Katie the school’s career scoring leader. Earli- Portsmouth Notre Dame’s Ava Hassel (3) launches a shot. Photo courtesy Hassel family Dettwiller, one of Hassel’s teammates er this season, her teammates honored during her freshman and sophomore her when she eclipsed 1,000 points. than Notre Dame expected with a 35- something I wanted to shoot for, but seasons who now starts for NCAA “Ava is a great leader and has set a 32 loss in the district final to Water- if it didn’t happen it didn’t happen,” Division I St. Francis (Pennsylvania), high bar for her younger teammates ford. Hassel scored 22 of the Titans’ 32 said Hassel, a second-team All-Ohio received the same honor in 2019. to strive for,” Notre Dame coach J.D. points in her final high school game. honoree in 2020 and a four-time A handful of players from diocesan McKenzie said. “Ava is obviously a The team finished with a 22-2 record. all-conference selection. “But I think high schools also received All-Ohio great player, but she also made all the “The loss leaves a sour taste in my the way I had to step up this year with recognition in 2021. players around her better.” mouth, and I do look back on this my team showed that maybe that was In Division II, Bishop Hartley 5-10 In the past four seasons, the Titans year and think like, ‘What if, like, something I could get.” senior Kami Kortokrax was selected have accumulated a 97-8 overall re- what else could we have done,’ but After graduating from Notre Dame to the second team after averaging 17 cord, four straight Southern Ohio (there were) so many more memories this spring, Hassel will continue her points per game this season. She is an Conference Division I championships and good things that came out of my basketball career and education at Ohio State University softball signee. and a 56-0 record in league games, whole career,” she said. DePauw University in Greencastle, Hawks teammate Ellie Brandewie, four sectional championships, three Hassel averaged a team-best 20.2 Indiana. She committed to the Divi- a 6-3 sophomore who averaged 12 straight district titles, and a spot in the points per game this season and also sion III school, which has won two points per game, received honorable elite eight in 2020. led the Titans in steals with 100, national championships since 2007, mention. “When you look back, it’s amazing 3-point shooting at 47 percent and in November. In Division I, Bishop Watterson how much my class accomplished,” free throw accuracy at 78 percent. “They have such a great program 5-11 senior Kilyn McGuff made the Hassel said, “and all the memories “Notre Dame and myself were bless- that I’m excited to be able to add to third team. The daughter of Ohio that I get to hold onto from the sport ed to have Ava in our program,” McK- that,” Hassel said. State women’s basketball coach Kev- and just from the girls that are part of enzie said. “She is irreplaceable.” Hassel, the youngest of David and in McGuff averaged 16.8 points per it. It’s great. I mean, I’ve never imag- Hassel, a three-sport athlete who Amy Hassel’s three children, is a game this season while playing with ined playing anywhere else or going plays volleyball in the fall and softball member at Portsmouth Holy Redeem- younger sister Keiryn, a sophomore. to any other school but here.” in the spring, said she started playing er Church in the Scioto Catholic Con- In Division IV, Newark Catholic The 2020-21 season ended earlier basketball in the early elementary sortium. Ava has attended Notre Dame grades and, like many kids, practiced since preschool along with many of shooting at home and played hoops her teammates and classmates. 3 Fisher Catholic baseball players sign letters with peers. In sixth grade, she realized During the past year, the coronavi- basketball was the sport she wanted to rus pandemic has challenged schools pursue more seriously than the others and students in many ways, and she and started playing on travel teams. is thankful that, for the most part, she “All my life I’ve been a point guard, and her classmates could be in school and on my travel ball teams I was more together for in-person learning and of a facilitator, but during school I was extracurricular activities. more of a scoring option,” Hassel ex- “I think this school has helped me plained. “I like shooting – a lot. I always become the person I am,” she said. tried to work on it, making my range “It gave me the opportunity to learn a little deeper, and once I got to high people skills and the material being school I really had to work on pressure taught in class. Learning the Catholic coming at me while I was shooting.” faith every day in our religion classes Watching Katie Dettwiller lead the is a huge blessing. Three Lancaster Fisher Catholic High School baseball players signed letters of intent team two years ago and receive all-state “Going to this school is one of the to continue playing in college. The players and their destinations are (from left): Aidan recognition gave Hassel a goal to aim for biggest privileges that I could say has Harris, St. Xavier University, Chicago; Nick Krooner, Marymount University, Arlington, Vir- this season, both as a leader and a player. happened in my life, and I’m just so ginia; and Mitch Santino, University of Rio Grande (Ohio). Photo courtesy Fisher Catholic First-team all-state “was kind of blessed that I go here.” Catholic Times 10 April 11, 2021 Bishop Griffin Center: Drive-thru aid during pandemic By Tim Puet Catholic Times Reporter

In a time of unexpected need, the Bishop Griffin Resource Center (BGRC) has provided food and other necessities to thousands of residents of Columbus’ east side in an unprece- dented way. When the COVID-19 pandemic halted or changed many aspects of life in mid-March 2020, the center, located in the former Christ the King Church rectory at 2875 E. Livingston Ave., put safety protocols into effect and moved much of its operations outdoors, changing its method of dis- Customer Joyce Thomas (right) is assisted by Bishop Grif- Volunteers (from left) Bob Trisket, Jean Iannarino and Larry Davis load tribution to a drive-thru model. fin Center volunteer Jean Drummond. groceries into a car at the Bishop Griffin Center, located in the former With the help of dozens of new vol- CT photos by Ken Snow Columbus Christ the King Church rectory on Livingston Avenue. unteers from throughout the Colum- bus area, the center has served about lumbus Diaper Coalition and last lective through grants from the feder- and 43232 may visit the BGRC twice one-third more families than it did year provided 2,200 packs of diapers al CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief a month for food and other items. before the pandemic, while more than with wipes to families with children and Economic Security) Act. The increase in the number of fam- doubling the amount of food provided younger than 3. Diapers always are Rinehart moved to northeast Ohio ilies and individuals the center served to each family. available at the center. It also distrib- with her husband in November be- during the past year indicates that Center operations manager Kathy uted 250 blankets before Christmas, cause his employer transferred him many were first-time visitors. One Hayden said that each Wednesday handed out 3,000 facial masks during there, but she remains in regular con- of those people is Richard Friesen- from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and Friday from the year and distributed gift cards to tact with the Griffin center and pro- hengest of Whitehall, who attends 2 to 4:30 p.m., the cars of anywhere the diocesan St. Vincent de Paul Soci- vided figures showing how much the Columbus Holy Spirit Church. from 75 to 100 families, coming in a ety’s thrift store in September. center has expanded in the past year. “I don’t live very far from here, but steady stream, line up on Wellesley “None of this would be possible For the pandemic year of March I never knew this place existed,” he Road and make a left turn onto Dover without the very dedicated volunteers 2020 to this past February, the center said. “Then one day a neighbor said Road and another left into the center’s who keep on showing up to sort and served 10,552 individuals in 3,117 he’d just come back from shopping. I driveway. During holiday periods this bag groceries, pick up donations and families, making a total of 10,068 vis- asked what store he went to, and he winter, the number of families coming load food into vehicles,” Hayden said. its, or about three per family. At 75 said it was the Griffin Center. ‘What’s to the center rose to about 175. “We are lucky to have such wonder- pounds of food per visit, that means that?’ I asked. ‘You go there, and the When the cars get to the driveway, ful volunteers who kept things open nearly 755,000 pounds of food was people are very generous and helpful. volunteers are ready to provide the even during the harsh winter so that distributed. In the year 2019, 1,956 It’s much better than going to a super- families with about 75 pounds of food the center never missed a day of dis- families made 5,441 visits. market,’ he told me, and he was right. in two shopping bags and a box. The tribution.” Rinehart said about half the families The place is fantastic. bags are filled with nonperishable Telerski, who has been a volunteer served by the center in any given year, “I‘m on Social Security and barely canned and boxed food, plus staples with the center since it opened in No- including 2020, come there only once making it,” he said. “Some days it’s such as cooking oils, detergent and vember 2007, said most of the food it because the BGRC from its beginning been a case of, ‘Do I buy medicine or toiletries. The boxes contain about 20 provides is purchased from the Mid- has been meant to offer a stopgap ser- food?’ I don’t know how a poor fami- pounds of perishable items including Ohio Food Collective, with items vice to families. She said the largest ly with four or five kids can get by. In produce, meat and eggs, as well as also coming from two Kroger stores, percentage of increases in aid requests coming here, I save a quarter to a half milk when available. a Target store, the U.S. Department during the pandemic have come from on my food bill and get quality things. Donated clothing also is available of Agriculture’s Farmers to Families senior citizens. The center served Thank God for a place like this.” from a rack in the driveway, with oth- program and food drives conducted 1,377 seniors last year, nearly double Delilah Eskins, who is 79 and lives er donated items on a table next to it. by east side churches and community the number it aided in 2019, with the by herself, said she has been coming Clothing had been available as part groups. number of grandparent households to the center since it opened. “This has of a free store in the basement of the Hayden said the BGRC and other (grandparents with custody of grand- been one of the most important places building housing the center, but vol- pantries and social service agencies children) seeking help increasing by for me to go and to help me keep my unteer Marge Telerski said that area in the Columbus area have a coopera- 150 percent. independence,” she said. “The people was closed when the pandemic hit be- tive relationship so that if any of them The center’s opening 13 ½ years here are so kind. They know who I cause it was a narrow, crowded space have extra food, they give it to another ago was the result of plans first dis- am, and they have helped me tremen- with poor ventilation. agency so it doesn’t go to waste. The cussed almost a decade earlier by Tel- dously. A community garden in back of the Griffin center has served as both the erski and other members of Christ the “Especially at a time like this, I building, which had been part of the recipient and the donor of extra items. King’s peace and justice committee. don’t want to go to grocery stores be- center since the summer before the Patti Rinehart, who was the center’s The center also is a special work of cause I’m afraid of picking up the vi- building opened, was closed, but there director until last November, said that the St. Vincent de Paul Society. The rus, and now I don’t have to because I are to revive it as part of an ex- before the pandemic started, about building is named for Bishop Emer- can get everything I need right here.” pansion plan that is on hold until the 25 to 30 pounds of food was being itus James Griffin, who encouraged Joyce Thomas lives near the center pandemic is under control. distributed to families. That amount planning for the center before his re- The center partners with the Bot- increased substantially as a result of tirement in 2005. Families from ZIP toms Up diaper drive and the Co- larger distributions from the food col- codes 43209, 43213, 43219, 43227 See GRIFFIN CENTER Page 11 April 11, 2021 Catholic Times 11

GRIFFIN CENTER, continued from Page 10 and said she has been coming there with the help of several generous since the pandemic began. “Every- benefactors. one’s friendship has been so import- Kimball Midwest recently made a ant,” she said. “They give you good $300,000 challenge gift to the center things – not just the food but person- “to shine a light on this project and in- al hygiene items like a big bottle of vite others to contribute in a meaning- hand sanitizer and some lovely masks. ful way,” said Father David Schalk, Today I asked if I could have some pastor of Christ the King Church. Pampers for my grandson and grand- Once fundraising for the new center daughter, and they were happy to pro- is completed, the current center will vide them. The volunteers here really be torn down and the new building care about you and listen.” will take its place. During the con- Two women who started at the cen- struction period, the center’s opera- ter as volunteers during the pandemic tions will take place at a temporary have become its only paid employees. location to be determined. Hayden is operations manager, and Telerski said the new building Nyisha Miller is her assistant. would be a one-stop social services “I had volunteered here before area similar to the Reeb Avenue Cen- when my children were smaller,” said ter at the former Reeb Avenue School Hayden, who lives nearby and is a on Columbus’ south side, which in- member of Columbus St. Catharine cludes offices for several social agen- Church. “I’ve always been an advo- cies. cate for the center. I’ve also volun- Donated food is waiting to be distributed “We will partner with other human teered with the Columbus chapter of services agencies, enabling us to of- Food Rescue US,” an organization at the Bishop Griffin Center food pantry, fer wraparound services to our neigh- which is open on Wednesday mornings and Longtime volunteer Marge Telerski is that picks up surplus food from restau- always ready to lend a helping hand. bors,” Father Schalk said. “Such ser- rants and businesses and distributes it Friday afternoons. CT photos by Ken Snow vices are critical for a more holistic to social service agencies. at that time, but I didn’t want to sit The 2,500-square-foot center was approach to caring for people in need. “I was doing some of that work, and sulk. I emailed Patti about volun- built in 1954 as a rectory and served “We do not want to remain just delivering milk to Patti Rinehart and teering here, and she said she’d love for 30 years as a children’s center a safety net. We want to be a center loading it in the refrigerator one day, the help, so I responded and I quickly but is inadequate for the needs of the where people’s lives are transformed when she asked me if I knew of any- came to love the people here. people it serves now. A capital cam- for the better. We want to equip them one who might be interested in taking “I had to stop volunteering for a paign to raise $3.5 million for a new to break the cycle of poverty and to be her place because she was moving. couple of months because I was hired 11,500-square-foot center has been a beacon of hope for the entire city.” That sounded like something I could as a classroom aide at St. Catharine underway for the past few years and For more information about the do, so I asked her to consider me. I School, but I came back when school has reached the $2.4 million mark center and the campaign, go to www. guess I was at the right place at the started and was offered the assistant bishopgriffinresourcecenter.org. right time. manager’s job after an interview,” “So many people have been of great she said. Telerski said having two help to the center in the past year, and paid staff members at the center was being able to have an impact here has a necessity so it could meet Mid-Ohio been of great help to me. I’d been Food Collective and state Health De- looking for more purpose in my life partment guidelines. and always have been interested in Miller said that because of her ex- food insecurity and preventing food perience at the center, she would like waste, so coming here meets a great to continue in the social service field need personally.” once the pandemic subsides. “I enjoy Miller said she became a volun- giving back to people,” she said. “It’s teer at the center after being laid off a blessing to be a blessing. God gives by a real estate company where she us the gift to help others, and every worked. “I’d never been without a job day I can see how much I’m helping before, and it was hard to find work people here.” DOMESTIC CHURCH, continued from Page 4 and loving kindness.” Don Bosco also mously quoted the pagan observation, promoted his method as a spiritual ex- “Look at those Christians! See how ercise that encouraged caregivers to they love one another!” The Rite of model the prayerful spirit and virtues Christian Relationships helps Cath- we wished to inspire in our children. olic families call the world to Christ When we practice the gentleness, through our loving witness. self-control and required by loving guidance disipline, we model the compassion the Good Shepherd Dr. Popcak is the auther of many shows for his sheep when we stray. I books and the Executive Director discuss more of this approach in my of the Peyton Institute for Domestic book, Parenting with Grace. Church Life (PeytonFamilyInstitute. The Church father, Tertullian, fa- org). Catholic Times 12 April 11, 2021 Divine Mercy Sunday offers By Tim McAndrew of sin and punishment on Divine Mer- they were bitten by serpents, God cy Sunday, the individual must go to came to their rescue by providing a confession (the day of or before Di- sign for their healing if they would but In the diary of St. Faustina, Christ vine Mercy Sunday), perform an act gaze upon it – a pole with a bronze said, “Humanity will not have peace of mercy and partake of Holy Com- serpent. (Numbers 21:4-9) This sign until it turns with trust to my Mercy.” munion, and that person will leave was also a prefiguration of Jesus on (Diary 300) as if he or she has received a second the cross, which would heal and re- Our Lord made it clear to St. Fausti- baptism. Like a newborn baby. All is store all of humanity. na the urgent need to proclaim His forgotten as if it has never occurred! Jesus gives us His image to vener- message of mercy as a preparation for (Refer to Catechism of the Catholic ate, just as He gave Moses the pole His second coming. Church 1471 on plenary .) with the bronze serpent. He gives this Our Lord speaks: “Speak to the Our Lord speaks: “Ask of My for our protection and to increase our world about My Mercy. … It is a sign faithful servant (Father Sopocko, St. trust in Him, not the world. The Divine for the end times. After it will come the Faustina’s spiritual director) that, on Mercy image provides healing graces day of justice (Diary 848). ... You will this day, he tell the whole world of My for conversion and forgiveness of sins prepare the world for My final com- great Mercy; that whoever approaches and protects us from the poisonous bite ing (429). ... Tell about this great the Fount of Life (Holy Communion) of Satan. Jesus told St. Faustina, “My Mercy of Mine, because the awful day, on this day will be granted complete The first Divine Mercy painting by Euge- gaze from this image is like My gaze the day of my justice, is near.” (965) remission of sins and punishment. … niusz Kazimirowski hangs in the Divine from the cross.” (Diary 326) Our Lord speaks: “Before the day of The soul that will go to Confession Mercy Sanctuary in , Lithuania. Our Lord speaks: “I demand the justice, I am sending the day of Mercy and receive Holy Communion shall Alma Pater/Wikimedia Commons worship of My mercy through the (Diary 1588). ... I am prolonging the time obtain complete forgiveness of sins Solemn Celebration of the Feast (Di- of Mercy for the sake of sinners. But woe and punishment. … On that day all wishes – through the Eucharist, which vine Mercy Sunday) and through to them if they do not recognize this time the divine floodgates through which is the greatest sacrament? the of the Image which is of My visitation (1160). ... While there is grace flow are opened.” (Diary 299, painted.” (Diary 742) still time, let them have recourse to the 300, 251) Image on Divine Mercy Sunday Our Lord speaks: “By means of fountain of My Mercy (848). ... He who Picture the whole parish, diocese and Just as the Ark of the Covenant was this Image I shall be granting many refuses to pass through the door of My the whole Catholic world leaving their used in battle by the Israelites against graces to souls; so let every soul have Mercy must pass through the door of My churches as if they never sinned. That their enemies, God, who loves us so access to it.” (Diary 570) justice.” (1146) is Divine Mercy incarnate! This is not much, continually provides weapons Our Lord speaks: “The graces of Christ himself gave a greater in- human mercy but God’s Divine Mercy! for what His people need in their pres- My mercy are drawn by means of one dulgence than that of a plenary indul- Christ made the remission of all ent time of battle against Satan and his vessel only, and that is trust. The more gence for Divine Mercy Sunday. Only sins and punishment contingent on demons. a soul trusts, the more it will receive.” He can take the sin away as if it had the reception of Holy Communion And today, one of the great heaven- (Diary 1578) never occurred. The greatest indul- on the Feast of Divine Mercy. To ef- ly signs that protects us during spiri- All the divine floodgates of mercy gence the Church can grant is a ple- fect a complete forgiveness of sin and tual combat is the Divine Mercy im- are available every year on this one nary indulgence, which removes all punishment, the Holy Communion re- age. We can say it is heavenly because day for the asking. punishment due to sin. ceived on the Feast of Divine Mercy Jesus appeared to St. Faustina asking “On that day all the divine flood- However, only Christ can take away must be received worthily and in the for a special painting of Himself. St. gates through which grace flow are sin Himself, whether the sin is known state of grace. Faustina calls the image the throne of opened.” (Diary 299) or unknown to the penitent. This is the If God bestows this cleansing grace mercy on earth (Diary 1). grace Christ promises to give. through the sacrament of baptism, During the time of Moses, when To receive the complete forgiveness why would He not bestow it – if He everyone was sick and dying because See DIVINE MERCY, Page 23 Diocesan Divine Mercy Sunday events The following parishes in the Di- tion; 5 p.m., Mass. 10:30 a.m. High Mass followed by 3 to 4 p.m., Exposition, Benediction ocese of Columbus have scheduled Columbus Our Lady of Victory – the Chaplet and Benediction. and Chaplet. programs for Divine Mercy Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m., Exposition; 1:30 to 2:30 Gahanna St. Matthew – 3 p.m., Mount Vernon St. Vincent de April 11: p.m., Reconciliation; 3 p.m., Chaplet, Divine Mercy talk by Aaron Richards; Paul – 3 p.m., Exposition, prayer, Chillicothe St. Peter – 12:30 p.m., Benediction. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Exposition, Chap- Reconciliation and Chaplet. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament; Columbus – 2:30 let, Reconciliation; 4:30 p.m., Bene- Newark Blessed Sacrament – 3 2 to 4 p.m., Sacrament of Reconcilia- p.m., Exposition; 2:35 p.m., Recon- diction. Parish also is praying Divine p.m., Chaplet. tion; 3 p.m., Chaplet of Divine Mer- ciliation; 3 p.m., Chaplet; 3:50 p.m., Mercy Novena at 3 p.m. daily through Pickerington St. Elizabeth Seton cy; 3:30 p.m., Veneration of Divine Benediction. April 11 in the church. – 3 to 4 p.m., Chaplet, Exposition. Mercy image, with First Communion Columbus St. Catharine – 2 to 3 Grove City Our Lady of Perpetual Plain City St. Joseph – 2 p.m., class members offering their love p.m., Reconciliation; 3 p.m., Chaplet Help – 1 p.m., Exposition; 2 p.m., Ro- Exposition; 2:05 to 2:45 p.m., Recon- to Jesus, readings from St. Faustina and other prayers. sary; 2 to 3 p.m., Reconciliation; 3 p.m., ciliation; 3 p.m., Chaplet; 3:30 p.m., Kowalska’s diary and Benediction of Columbus St. Cecilia – 3 p.m., Chaplet, followed by Benediction. blessing and veneration of Divine the Blessed Sacrament. Chaplet, led by soloist; 3:20 p.m., Lancaster St. Mark – 3 p.m., Ex- Mercy image, followed by Benedic- Circleville St. Joseph – 2 to 3 p.m., blessing of Divine Mercy image, fol- position, Chaplet, Benediction, Mass, tion. Exposition, Reconciliation; 3 p.m., lowed by Exposition; 3:30 to 4:15 followed by reception. Reynoldsburg St. Pius X – 11:15 Chaplet. p.m., Reconciliation; 4:30 p.m., Ben- Logan St. John – 2 p.m., movie a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Exposition, Rec- Columbus Holy Family – 12:30 ediction; 5 p.m., veneration of Divine about history of the Divine Mercy de- onciliation, Chaplet, Rosary; 12:30 p.m., Exposition, followed by Recon- Mercy image. Reconciliation also will votion in church hall, followed by Ex- p.m., Benediction. ciliation; 2:30 p.m., solemn blessing be available from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. position, Reconciliation and singing Sunbury St. John Neumann – and veneration of Divine Mercy im- Saturday, April 10. of Chaplet in church. Noon, Chaplet and Reconciliation. age; 3 p.m., Chaplet; 4 p.m., Benedic- Columbus St. Leo the Great – Mattingly Settlement St. Mary – April 11, 2021 Catholic Times 13 Divine Mercy touches former commandant of Auschwitz By Marc Massery tyr St. Maximilian Kolbe. humanity. I have caused unspeakable During these same years, however, suffering for the Polish people in par- Höss met a priest who would have ticular. I am to pay for this with my Though the infamous commandant an impact on him. The Gestapo had life. May the Lord God forgive one of the Auschwitz concentration camp, arrested several Jesuits living in Kra- day what I have done.” Rudolf Höss, oversaw the murder of kow, , and sent them to Aus- On Good Friday, April 4, 1947, millions of innocent people during chwitz. The community’s superior, awaiting execution, Höss asked to World War II, in the end even his hor- Father Władysław Lohn, SJ, was ab- see a Catholic priest. The authorities rific sins weren’t bigger than God’s sent at the time of the arrest. had trouble finding a priest who spoke mercy. When he found out what happened German, but Höss remembered the Höss was born in 1900 in Baden- to his religious brothers, he snuck name of one: Father Władysław Lohn, Baden, Germany, to strict Catholic Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss into Auschwitz to find them. When the Jesuit he had once spared. parents. His father wanted him to be- the guards noticed Father Lohn, they Though it took many days, Höss’ come a priest, but after his father’s A calm killer took him to Höss to decide his fate. captors finally found Father Lohn in death, Rudolf joined the German mil- Despite overseeing the execution of Impressed by the bravery of Father nearby Krakow. He happened to be itary instead. millions, eyewitness accounts iden- Lohn, Höss released the priest un- praying at the Shrine of Divine Mer- tified Höss as someone who always harmed. cy, where St. Faustina, the Polish re- ‘Final Solution’ seemed calm and collected. He lived ligious sister and mystic responsible In the early 1920s, after hearing in a house with his family mere yards The end and a new beginning for spreading devotion to the Divine Adolf Hitler speak in Munich, Höss from the Auschwitz crematorium, After the war ended and Höss was Mercy, was laid to rest. renounced his Catholic faith and be- kissing his wife each morning before captured, he was arraigned at the On April 10, 1947, the Thursday came an early member of the Nazi work and tucking his five children International Military Tribunal in after Easter, three days before Divine Party. First, he served at the Dachau into bed at night. Nuremberg and sentenced to death. Mercy Sunday, Father Lohn heard concentration camp. Having proved After the war, Höss wrote: “The Following his sentencing, Höss did Höss’ confession. The next day, Fri- himself, in 1940 he was named the first gassing was carried out in the deten- not appeal for leniency. Having spent day, Höss received Holy Communion. commandant of Auschwitz, which he tion cells of Block 11. Protected by a time in a Polish prison, he experi- Afterward, he knelt in his cell and converted into one of the largest death gas mask, I watched the killing my- enced something that would lead to a wept. camps in history. SS leader Heinrich self. In the crowded cells, death came conversion of heart. He wrote: On April 16, Höss was hanged out- Himmler put Höss in charge of carry- instantaneously the moment the Zyk- “In Polish prisons, I experienced for side the gas chambers he had built in ing out in Auschwitz the “Final Solu- lon B was thrown in. A short, almost the first time what human kindness is. Auschwitz. The official report of his tion” – the extermination of all Jews smothered cry, and it was all over. … Despite all that has happened, I have death said that Höss remained “com- in Europe. I must even admit that this gassing set experienced humane treatment which pletely calm right up to the end and Though Höss denied ever killing my mind at rest, for the mass extermi- I could never have expected and expressed no final wishes.” anyone by his own hand, he was re- nation of the Jews was to start soon.” which has deeply shamed me.” “It was a hard struggle,” Höss had sponsible for streamlining the execu- Also under Höss’ watch, in the In prison, Höss realized that every- written toward the end. “But I have tion process by introducing the lethal basement of Block 11, prisoner No. thing he had lived, worked and killed again found my faith in my God.” poison Zyklon B, which enabled the 16770 was committed to a starvation for was based on a flawed ideology, Used with permission of the Marian murder of as many as 2,000 people cell before dying by lethal injection. and he repented. He said: Fathers of the Immaculate Concep- per hour. That prisoner was the priest and mar- “I have inflicted terrible wounds on tion of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Importance, power of Divine Mercy devotions explained By Emily M. DeArdo Divine Mercy; The Image, Novena, These devotions work together to ing of these Church practices. Chaplet, and Hour of Divine Mercy; create a rich tapestry of God’s mer- The fifth chapter (on suffering) is and God’s Mercy in the Midst of Suf- cy that is avail- very important, because the question Understanding Divine Mercy fering and Loss. able to all of us, of why God allows suffering has both- Father Chris Alar, MIC Each chapter plumbs the depths of if we trust in ered people since Eden. Father Alar’s Marian Press Catholic teaching in an accessible, His will for our previous book, After Suicide: There’s $14.95 well-written way. The first chapter lives and surren- Hope for Them and For You, shows If I asked you to describe God, how amounts to almost a mini-book on the der ourselves to that he has the perfect background to would you do it? You could give many power and importance of the Mass, him. Father Alar talk about suffering and loss, and he answers, but “love” would probably while the second gives the reader a walks the read- handles those subjects with a deft and pop up, especially because Scripture brief history of St. Faustina Kowals- er through each assured touch that gives the reader tells us that God is love. ka, who was canonized April 30, 2000 of these practic- hope. God’s love in its highest form is His by Pope St. John Paul II. es and discuss- The Divine Mercy devotions ap- mercy. In the new book Understanding St. Faustina, who joined the Sisters es how Pope St. pear simple, but they pack a spiritual Divine Mercy Father Chris Alar takes a of Our Lady of Mercy in Poland when John Paul II was punch. If you’ve never heard of the deep dive into Divine Mercy: Why is she was 19, experienced visions, rev- instrumental in spreading Faustina’s devotions or have practiced them for it important? What’s the Divine Mer- elations and mystical graces through- message during his papacy. years, this book will educate you on cy Chaplet? And what is the Feast of out her short life (she died at the age This book is also an excellent way their lasting importance and power. Divine Mercy, which the Church to be of 33). From these revelations, written to appreciate the Catholic faith more It’s the perfect read for the Easter sea- celebrates this weekend? about in her Diary, come the Divine and deepen your prayer life, especial- son. Father Alar discusses all of this and Mercy chaplet and image, as well as ly if you’ve been absent from in-per- Emily M. DeArdo, http://emilym- more in his small but powerful work. the inspiration for the Church’s Feast son Mass and the sacraments due to deardo.com, is the author of Living The book is broken into five chapters: of Divine Mercy, celebrated on the COVID-19. Confession, contrition Memento Mori: My Journey Through What is Divine Mercy; St. Faustina’s Sunday after Easter, and the hour of and indulgences are also discussed in- the Stations of the Cross, published by Life and Spirituality; the Feast of Divine Mercy. depth, allowing a deeper understand- Ave Maria Press. Catholic Times 14 April 11, 2021

Second Sunday of Easter Year B THE WEEKDAY BIBLE READINGS 4/12-4/17 FRIDAY John 6:30-35 Acts 5:34-42 Mercy: To each his own, via God Psalm 27:1,4,13-14 WEDNESDAY MONDAY John 6:1-15 Acts 8:1b-8 Acts 4:32–35 Acts 4:23-31 Psalm 66:1-3a,4-7a: Psalm 118:2–4, 13–15, 22–24 SCRIPTURE READINGS Psalm 2:1-9 SATURDAY John 6:35-40 1 John 5:1–6 John 3:1-8 Acts 6:1-7 Father Timothy Hayes Psalm 33:1-2,4-5,18-19 THURSDAY John 20:19–31 Father Timothy M. Hayes is pastor TUESDAY John 6:16-21 Acts 8:26-40 of Chillicothe St. Mary and St. Pe- Acts 4:32-37 Psalm 66:8--9,16-17,20: Mercy comes to each soul uniquely, ter; and Waverly, St. Mary, Queen Psalm 93:1-2,5: 4/19-4/24 John 6:44-51 of the Missions. John 3:7b-15 tailor-made for the need of that soul. MONDAY FRIDAY For some, it is forgiveness, for others, WEDNESDAY Acts 6:8-15 Acts 9:1-20 healing. For all, it is life – the pres- The Corporal : Acts 5:17-26 Psalm119:23-24, Psalm 117:1bc,2: • Feed the hungry. Psalm 34:2-9: 26-27,29-30 John 6:52-59 ence of the living God to that unique John 3:16-21 John 6:22-29 person. God alone knows what our • Give drink to the thirsty. SATURDAY • Clothe the naked. THURSDAY TUESDAY Acts 9:31-42 true need is. Acts 5:27-33 Acts 7:51--8:1a Psalm 116:12-17 Divine Mercy Sunday, the Octave • Shelter the homeless. Psalm 34:2,9.17-20: Psalm 31:3cd-4, John 6:60-69 of Easter, is an invitation to “get prac- • Comfort the imprisoned. John 3:31-36 6,7b,8a,17,21ab tical” about the mercy of God as it has • Visit the sick. been revealed to us by Jesus’ suffer- • Bury the dead. ing, death and resurrection. There is These actions are meant to take DIOCESAN WEEKLY RADIO AND TELEVISION a popular way of explaining this that up our attention as Catholics and as MASS SCHEDULE: WEEKS OF APRIL 11 AND 18, 2021 speaks of the “A, B, C’s of Divine Christians. We are to do them for one another and for others. In this way, our SUNDAY MASS and midnight). 12:05 p.m. weekdays, 8 Mercy.” There are three “steps” in 10:30 a.m. Mass from Columbus Mass from the Archdiocese of a.m. Saturdays, Mass from this process: lives serve to make known to others the beautiful truth that God wants to St. Joseph Cathedral on St. Milwaukee at 6:30 a.m. on ION Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral - Ask for mercy. First you have to Gabriel Radio (AM 820), TV (AT&T U-verse Channel on St. Gabriel Radio (AM know you are in need of it. Do you re- share His life with us, the active, fruit- Columbus, and at www. 195, Dish Network Channel 820), Columbus, and at www. ally know your own plight? ful, glorious life of the Trinity. stgabrielradio.com and diocesan 250, or DirecTV Channel 305). stgabrielradio.com and diocesan - Be merciful. Pass on to others We taste it in time through the sac- website, www.columbuscatholic. website, www.columbuscatholic. what you receive for yourself. ramental life. We will experience this org. Mass from Massillon St. Mary org. (Saturdays on radio only), - Completely trust in the mercy that life forever. What begins now, begins Church at 10:30 a.m. on WILB is available. Keep growing in your in our experience through faith, which 10:30 a.m. Mass from Portsmouth radio (AM 1060, FM 94.5 Videos of Masses are available understanding of the depth of mercy. St. describes as “the St. Mary Church on St. Gabriel and 89.5), Canton, heard in at any time on the internet proximate means of union with God.” Radio (FM 88.3), Portsmouth. Tuscarawas, Holmes, and at these and many other Pope Francis often comments that Coshocton counties. parish websites: Mattingly God never tires of offering mercy, Thomas expresses something of the modern mind. “Show me!” We have Mass with the Passionist Fathers Settlement St. Mary (www. though we may tire of asking for it. at 7:30 a.m. on WWHO-TV (the DAILY MASS stannstmary,org); Columbus St. The Spiritual and Corporal Works bought the false idea that we need CW), Channel 53, Columbus 8 a.m., Our Lady of the Angels Patrick (www.stpatrickcolumbus. of Mercy provide a “map” for us in to see it, hear it, touch it, taste it or and 10:30 a.m. on WHIZ-TV, Monastery in Birmingham, Ala. org); Delaware St. Mary (www. our efforts to put mercy into practice. smell it, or it is not real. But notice Channel 18, Zanesville. Mass from (Encores at noon, 7 p.m. and delawarestmary,org); Sunbury what happens when Thomas is con- St. Francis de Sales Seminary, midnight). See EWTN above; and St. John Neumann (www. The Spiritual Works of Mercy: fronted with the risen Lord, Who still Milwaukee, at 10 a.m. on WWHO- on I-Lifetv (Channel 113 , Ada, saintjohnsunbury.org); and • Admonish sinners. carries the signs of His Passion: “My TV. Check local cable system for Logan, Millersburg, Murray City, Columbus Immaculate Conception • Instruct the uninformed (the igno- Lord and My God!” Jesus continues cable channel listing. Washington C.H.; Channel 125, (www.iccols.org). Check your with the blessing of all believers who Marion, Newark, Newcomerstown parish website tfor additional rant). Mass from Our Lady of the and New Philadelphia; Channel information. • Counsel the doubtful. accept the testimony of the apostles: “Blessed are those who have not seen Angels Monastery, Birmingham, 207, Zanesville); 8 p.m., St. • Comfort the sorrowful. Ala., at 8 a.m. on EWTN Gabriel Radio (AM 820), We pray Weeks II and !!!, • Bear wrongs patiently. and have believed.” (Spectrum Channel 385, Insight Columbus, and at www. Seasonal Propers, of the Liturgy of • Forgive offenses. With Thomas and the other apostles Channel 382, or WOW Channel stgabrielradio.com. the Hours. • Pray for the living and the dead. 378). (Encores at noon, 7 p.m., See MERCY, Page 15 Third Sunday of Easter Year B Let Christ shine through you to enlighten others Acts 3:13–15, 17–19 about what had taken place on the way the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. again? Relish it. Savor it. Taste it thor- Psalm 4:2, 4, 7–8, 9 to Emmaus and how Jesus was made You are witnesses of these things.” oughly. Embrace it as your own. Let it 1 John 2:1–5a known to them in the breaking of We are at a new moment in our life penetrate your heart so that you will Luke 24:35–48 bread, He stood in their midst and said as Church. It is time to awaken. We are not let it go, no matter what the world to them, “Peace be with you.” a family, and we have a gift for wel- throws at you. We pray: “Lord, let your face shine He showed them the wounds of His coming. We have learned the truth of Now, think about those you encoun- on us.” What happens when the Lord Passion. He took a piece of baked fish Jesus Christ, and we are members of ter in your daily life who do not have looks upon us? He shines, first into our and ate it in front of them. He opened the Church. She is our mother, and she that or who have set it aside for some- hearts, then into our lives, then into the their minds to understand the scriptures. is willing and able to teach us a better thing that does not satisfy. You are wit- world through us. And He said to them, “Thus it is writ- way than the world can give. nesses. What does Jesus ask of you? We can watch this happen in those ten that the Christ would suffer and rise Think of what the Church means to What is the story you have to tell? Who who saw Jesus first after His resurrec- from the dead on the third day and that you. What did you miss most during tion. On the very evening of the resur- repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, the time of “lockdown”? What are rection, while they were still speaking would be preached in His name to all you most grateful to experience once See CHRIST, Page 15 April 11, 2021 Catholic Times 15

CATHOLIC CROSSWORD MERCY, continued from Page 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 who served as witnesses to the resur- observe Divine Mercy Sunday, let us rection, we look at Jesus as He is in pray also for the healing of our world, glory, as He reveals Himself in our and let us renew our commitment to humanity. He comes to His disciples share with others the wonderful gift 01 11 with a word of forgiveness and whole- of life with our merciful God. Let our ness: “Shalom. Peace.” life together be a sign to the world that He comes to invite a sharing in the Jesus Christ is risen. mercy that is revealed through His We can ask for whatever we want, 21 31 41 51 61 71 passion, death and resurrection. All is but we have to let go of the temptation written, all is told that we may have to measure God’s response according life in His name. The life that Jesus to our own personal desires. We think offers is the fullness of life. We are in- too small. God bursts the boundaries. vited to share His mind and heart and He raises Jesus from the worst kind 81 91 02 12 the fullness of resurrected life in Him. of death, and then He shares His life The mercy of God is infinite. It is of- with us. Let us become aware of our fered and it is poured out in abundance own need and ask God to pour out His this weekend. We have seen it mani- mercy on us and on the whole world. 22 32 42 fested in the Easter liturgies. As we 52 CHRIST, continued from Page 14 needs to hear it from you? what we have. Or we can open and 62 72 82 92 03 13 God is with us on our journey. He allow what God offers to flow freely walks with us along the way. Many through us. deny God because they miss this simple As disciples, our prayer is: “Lord, point. God is God, but He does not Lord let your face shine on us.” When we 23 33 43 it over us. He is interested in us for our open our faces to the sun, we begin to own sake, for the sake of His love for us. glow. When we open our lives to God, What are you concerned about? Tell the truth of the resurrection begins to Him. He listens, and He hears. He shine in us. God opens our minds to 53 63 knows the cry of your heart, and He un- understand the scriptures not merely by derstands your longings and desires bet- teaching us with words, but by opening ACROSS DOWN moc.scilohtacrofsemagdrow.www ter than you understand them yourself. up our human experiences to reveal the 1 Catholic actor of “The Honeymooners” fame 2 Confirmation gesture The disciples of Jesus are witnesses divine. The Word of God, once associ- 6 The women brought these to anoint Jesus’ 3 Abner’s father of the action of God. We are disciples. ated with the “stuff” of our lives, lifts body 4 What you do not use in unleavened bread As a disciple, walking with Him on the us up and takes root in us. 10 Level of reverence reserved to God alone 5 President Johnson’s daughter who convert- way, what do you see? Whose cry do Whoever keeps His word, the love you hear? What are the longings of your of God is truly perfected in him. The 11 A high priest ed to Catholicism heart that point to a life beyond this life? Word speaks to us. We hear it, receive 12 Right granted by a bishop to a priest, 7 What you should not cast before swine Can you open your world to the Lord it into our hearts, and we live it. And enabling the exercise of ministry 8 Catholic singer and songwriter George M. and invite Him to stay with you? then, the risen Lord lives in us, for time 16 Second pope 9 Female members of religious orders (abbr.) There are two ways of being in reac- and for eternity. God wants us to be 18 The Hebrews fled from here 13 The ___ Room, where the disciples expe- tion to all the burdens that we carry. We witnesses of what He can do. Are not 20 The ___ of Ars, the patron saint of rienced the Holy Spirit can close in on ourselves in selfishness, our hearts burning, as He speaks to us priests 14 Words added at the beginning of a Scrip- in a vain effort to protect and preserve on the way? 21 “___ homo” ture reading in the Lectionary 22 Judge who had thirty sons who rode thirty 15 Mass In the marriage case styled DAVID ALLEN DARNELL and MICHELLE LYNN GEMINDEN, the Tribunal of the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio is currently unaware of the present address of MICHELLE LYNN donkeys (Judg 10:4) 17 Ishmael, to Jacob GEMINDEN. The Tribunal herewith informs her of the case and invites her to contact REVEREND 23 Recent pope, affectionately 19 God’s life in us MONSIGNOR JOHN JOHNSON, JCD, Presiding and sole Judge, no later than 26 APRIL 2021 – or call 24 Apostles’ or Nicene 21 “…thy will be done on ___” phone 241-2500 Extension 3. Anyone who knows of the whereabouts of MICHELLE LYNN GEMINDEN is herewith asked to make this Citation known to her or to inform the Tribunal of her current address. 26 Chief apostle 25 Early landing place 28 Visible appearance of God 27 Donate a portion of money to church Given this 23 MARCH 2021; 32 Teresa of Avila’s Castle 29 City that was the home of Abram REVEREND MONSIGNOR JOHN JOHNSON, JCD 33 Brother of Peter 30 Archdiocese in Nebraska Presiding Judge 35 First word of a Latin hymn 31 Dinah, to Esau 36 Gregory I sent missionaries to convert 32 OT prophetic book Sue Ulmer these barbarians 34 Heroic St. Bernard animal Notary

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(Cox), 85, KESSLER, Thomas H., 86, March 17 ty of Dayton in 1967 and a Master of Archdiocese of Cincinnati, following March 23 St. Paul Church, Westerville Education degree in educational admin- that with 19 years in the archdiocese St. Pius X Church, Reynoldsburg istration from Ohio State University in serving her congregation and various KOCH, Edward A., 89, March 29 1977. business and social service agencies in CAMPBELL, Robert H. Jr., 69, March 24 St. Patrick Church, Columbus She entered the congregation of the clerical positions. She was at Mount St. Francis de Sales Church, Newark Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur on Notre Dame from 2014 until her death. KOTLINSKI, Paul T., 64, March 19 CLARK, Anna M. (Westall), 91, March 19 Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, Columbus St. Patrick Church, Junction City Sister Damienne Grismer, SNDdeN KOWIS, Lillian G. (Schwindt), 85, CSETRI, Dr. Csaba, 89, March 19 March 23 Sister Damienne Grismer, SNDdeN, July 26, 1947 and professed her first St. Brendan Church, Hilliard Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal 91, died Friday, Jan. 15 at the Mount No- vows on Jan. 28, 1950 and her final Church, Columbus tre Dame Health Center in Cincinnati. vows on Aug. 13, 1955. CULICHIA, Geraldine, formerly of She was born Janet Grismer on July In the Diocese of Columbus, she Columbus, March 21 6, 1929 in Dayton to the late John and taught at Columbus St. Joseph Cathe- St. Mary Church, Tiffin MARGELLO-RAMSEY, Julia (DeAscen- tis), 93, March 21 Eugenie (Stomps) Grismer. dral School from 1951 to 1956. She was She received a Bachelor of Science DeFRANCISCO, Rene (Bolon), 74, Resurrection Cemetery Chapel, Lewis in charge of a high-school equivalency Center degree in education from the Universi- diploma program at a halfway house in March 18 ty of Dayton in 1965, a Master of Arts St. John Neumann Church, Sunbury the Chicago area for five years and spent MARTIN, Chris A., 66, March 23 degree from Manhattanville College in the rest of her career in the Archdiocese DOUGLAS (FLOOD), Agnes P. (Dono- St. Mary Church, Lancaster Purchase, New York in 1967 and a Mas- of Cincinnati, including 31 years as a van), 92, March 27 ter of Science degree from Wright State teacher at Dayton Chaminade-Julienne Immaculate Conception Church, Columbus MELINO, Mary T. (Cassan), 79, March 21 University in 1978. High School. She was at Mount Notre St. Mary, Mother of God Church, Columbus She entered the congregation of the Dame from 2013 until her death. GIBSON, Patricia J. (Grimes), 90, Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur on March 18 SPILLERS, Virginia, 91, March 22 St. Catharine Church, Columbus St. Timothy Church, Columbus Sister Gwen Koza, SNDdeN Sister Gwen Koza, SNDdeN, 93, died Aug. 14, 1945 and professed her first Dec. 29, 2020 at the Mount Notre Dame vows on Jan. 24, 1948, taking the name Health Center in Cincinnati. Sister Rose Julia, and her final vows on To have an obit- She was born on May 4, 1927 in Aug. 13, 1953. uary printed Hammond, Indiana to the late Thomas In the Diocese of Columbus, she and Mildred (Stevens) Koza, taught at Columbus Bishop Hartley in the Catholic She was a 1945 graduate of Colum- High School from 1972 to 1976. She bus St. Joseph Academy and received a also was a teacher at elementary and Times, send it to: Bachelor of Science degree in education secondary schools in the Cincinnati Beautifully tpuet@colum- from Our Lady of Cincinnati College and Chicago areas and at community buscatholic.org in 1960 and a Master of Arts degree in colleges in Arizona and Florida. She 614-276-1439 modlich-monument.com teaching mathematics from Mundelein began performing community service at College in Chicago in 1976. the Mount Notre Dame Health Center She entered the congregation of the in 2003 and was in residence there until Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur on her death. PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed Mother of the Son ofGod, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in necessity. Oh, star of the sea, help me and show me herein, you are my Heaven and Sister Diane Reed, SNDdeN Earth. I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to secure me in this necessity. There are none who can Sister Diane Reed, SNDdeN, 88, withstand your powers. Oh, show me herein you are my Mother. Oh, Mary conceived without sin, pray for us, who vows on March 28, 1953, taking the have recourse to thee. (Repeat three times) Oh, Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hand. (Repeat three times) Holy died Sept. 29, 2020 at the Mount Notre name Sister Mary Peter, and her final Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads that I can obtain my goals. You gave me the divine gift to forgive Dame Health Center in Cincinnati. vows on Aug. 13, 1958. and forget all evil against me, and in all instances in my life, you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank She was born on July 24, 1932 in Co- you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you In the Diocese of Columbus, she for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer three consecutive days, after three days, the lumbus to the late William and Mary taught at Columbus St. Aloysius (1957- request will be granted. GW (Mahaffey) Reed. 1961, 1972-73), Westerville St. Paul She was a 1950 graduate of Colum- (1961-1962) and Columbus St. Christo- bus St. Joseph Academy and received a pher (1970-1972) schools and was reli- Help Wanted! Bachelor of Science degree in education gious education coordinator at Colum- PAINTER/CARPENTER from Ohio Dominican College (now bus St. Catharine Church (1973-1976). 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Watterson student collects diapers for Bottoms Up POSITION AVAILABLE BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH Newark, Ohio

COORDINATOR OF MINISTRY AND FAITH FORMATION

Blessed Sacrament Parish, Newark has an opening for a full time Coordinator of Ministry and Faith Formation. Under the direction of the Pastor, this position has responsibility for coordinating the parish pastoral ministry to parishioners, including directing youth ministry and young adult programs, and overseeing faith formation programs. There is a special emphasis on family ministry. It will be necessary that a portion of the employee’s work time will be on weekends and evenings. The ideal applicant must be a practicing Catholic and exhibit an attitude and behavior for cultivating lifelong learning and development in faith. A BS or BA is preferred in a relevant degree in theology or religious education. 3 to 5 years of youth ministry experience or similar is required. Capacity to lead parish programs and work with volunteer team members with strong writing skills, excellent speaking and teaching skills, along with the ability to speak to a diverse audience from priests, to parents, to young people is required. Computer, audio/visual, social media proficiency, and video production skills is required. Job offer is contingent on the successful passing of the mandatory background screening and completion of the VIRTUS “Protecting God’s Children” program. Compensation is commensurate with experience and ability. Full complement of benefits offered: health, dental, vision, life, short & long-term disability, and matching 403(b). Benefits are according to Diocesan policy. Columbus Bishop Watterson High School sophomore Ellie Metzler collected 2,655 dia- pers and 144 baby wipes for the Bottoms Up diaper drive. She is shown with Jo Welsh, Send cover letter, resume, salary requirement, and references (3) to Deacon Patrick Wilson at Bottoms Up president. Another sophomore at the school, Helen Hughes, collected $270 in [email protected]. donations for Bottoms Up. All Watterson sophomores are required to do a service project with a nonprofit agency. Each student chooses the nonprofit they want to work with. Photo courtesy Bottoms Up POSITION AVAILABLE CATHOLIC CROSSWORD SOLUTIONS BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH CARNEY L SPICES Newark, Ohio L E E U E O R BOOKKEEPER LATRIA CAIAPHAS The parish community of Blessed Sacrament, located in Newark, Ohio, is seeking a full time P S I R A Bookkeeper who, under the direct supervision of the Business Manager, will be responsible for performing routine and repetitive bookkeeping and accounting duties in the areas of Accounts FACULTIES LINUS Payable, General Ledger entry, Census contribution entry, and Annual Budgeting. Certain projects may require more hours. P N E S N The ideal applicant would possess a college degree (preferred) with a degree in a related field and EGYPT CURE ECCE a minimum of three years prior experience is required. Ongoing working knowledge of computer software including QuickBooks and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Catholic Church and its mission R E I V A L is required. The candidate should be self-motivated to complete the responsibilities of the job with minimum supervision; have the ability to communicate effectively; ability to multi-task and establish JAIR JPII CREED priorities; ability to maintain flexible attitude and approach towards assignments and successfully operate under appropriate guidelines. Additionally, have the ability to read and comprehend simple C A I C T instructions, write short correspondence, and memos and to exercise discreet judgment in maintaining all information highly confidential. PETER THEOPHANY Job offer is contingent on the successful passing of the mandatory background screening and I A A M I completion of the VIRTUS “Protecting God’s Children” course. Compensation is commensurate with experience and ability. We offer a full complement of benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, INTERIOR ANDREW short & long-term disability, and matching 403(b). Benefits are according to Diocesan policy. S H A A H O C Send cover letter, resume, salary requirement and references (3) by Thursday, April 15, 2021 to Jim Weisent, Business Manager, at [email protected]. ADESTE N ANGLES moc.scilohtacrofsemagdrow.www Catholic Times 18 April 11, 2021 Travel Crosby’s Fish & Shrimp Co. Legendary family business thrives along South Carolina coast Joanie Cooksey, 52. Over the past 30 By Aaron Leventhal years they have worked tirelessly to turn their late father’s bait and tackle For the past three winters, my wife shop into a major landmark attraction. Beth, our white Labrador Lily and I They both are obviously hard-work- have stayed in a small, vacation home ing and committed, while at the same rental on the South Carolina island of time gracious, genuine and warm. Folly Beach, 12 miles south of his- Their spirit infuses the market, mak- toric Charleston. Being in the height ing it a welcoming and fun shopping of the coronavirus pandemic, we ate experience. many of our meals at home and were The family saga begins in 1974 happy to be just a short drive from when brothers Horace and Steve Crosby’s Fish & Shrimp Co. Crosby, both avid fishermen and small The legendary family market just business entrepreneurs from James Is- Twins Ellie Ellie Berry Berry and and Joanie Joanie Cooksey Cooksey own own and and manage manage the the legenddary legendary SouthSouth Carolina sea off the sandy shores of the Atlantic land, purchased an acre of land along market, justjust off off the the enterance entrance to Folly BeachBeach Island. Ocean is renowned for providing the Folly Creek where they built and op- freshest of shrimp and seafood to resi- erated a popular bait and tackle shop. dents and visitors in Folly, Charleston Five years later the brothers expanded pull their boats up to Crosby’s and ments with outstanding seafood and surrounding islands. to include a retail, carry-out seafood sell them their fresh catch of shrimp, suppliers up and down the Atlantic In February, we had the opportuni- market. They constructed docks so oysters, snapper, flounder, grouper and coast. Today customers can purchase ty to meet twin sisters Ellie Berry and local commercial fisherman could more. lobsters, mussels and scallops from With the business booming, Uncle Maine; oysters, and clams from Vir- Steve left to open a wholesale seafood ginia; and shrimp from Florida. It’s market in downtown Charleston, sell- estimated about 30 percent of sales Chris Berry, Crosby’s Striker ing Crosby’s excess supply to restau- comes from suppliers and the remain- rateurs and the general public. But in der from their own boats. 1988 a fire raged out of control and When I asked if it was true that Jim- essentially destroyed the entire opera- my Buffett stopped by when he was tion. The family was devastated. What in the area, they smiled and nodded to do now? affirmatively. Horace turned to the twins, who Ellie and Joanie were both quick had worked at Crosby’s since early to answer why Crosby’s has become childhood, and offered to rebuild the such a popular, treasured landmark. business if they and their brother Tim “If it’s Crosby’s, it’s quality first. We would take over as owners and man- stay close to our customers and appre- agers. They were 20 years old when ciate their loyalty.” they reopened the seafood market as Crosby’s also offers a public fish- Crosby’s Fish & Shrimp Co. ing pier with its own docks and an Tragically, within a year their be- extensive line of products such as loved father died. Then on September Lowcountry Carolina rice, sauces, Chris Berry and travel writer Aaron Leventhal at Crosby’s sea market docks 21, 1989, Hurricane Hugo devastated delicious made-in-store fish and crab Like his mom Ellie, Chris Berry, 20, has worked in the family business the coastal area and their business. dips, and souvenirs. A food truck sells since early adolescence. Today he is a “striker,” a term meaning the boat They courageously rebuilt Crosby’s fish and seafood tacos, sandwiches captain’s assistant. He told Beth and me that Crosby’s has two shrimp from scratch with support from their and platters, Friday through Sunday, boats and two fishing boats that operate year-round from their docks. He family, suppliers, and island commu- 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Kayak and paddle- and his cousins also recently added Castaway Island Excursions to Cros- nities. During the following three boat rentals and boat tours are offered by’s offerings, providing guided boat tours. decades, they built Crosby’s into a dy- March through November. “It’s hard work since we are inland and need to navigate for about a mile namic, family enterprise that contin- Crosby’s Fish & Shrimp Co, 2223 up Folly Creek to Folly River before reaching the Atlantic. We sell only ues to grow and evolve with new fa- Folly Rd., Charleston, SC 29412, 843- wild seafood in our store, never farmed. Wild fish taste fresher and better, cilities and services. In fact, soon after 795-4049, crosbysfishshrimp.com. and our customers appreciate the quality we offer. Sometimes we’re out we arrived, they closed for a few days fishing for up to a week if we head down to Florida. Depending on the to rebuild their aging docks. Columbus travel writer Aaron Lev- season and weather, a good day’s catch can yield up to 2,000 pounds of One of their early innovations was enthal is a frequent contributor to The fish and/or shrimp. “Year-round, our four boats can average 5 to 6 tons to expand their inventory of local fish Catholic Times. Photos by Beth Ervin weekly,” said Chris. and shrimp by entering into agree- Leventhal. April 11, 2021 Catholic Times 19 St. Charles announces award winner Tommy Trinh, a Columbus St. izen-Journal in 1959. It is accom- Charles Preparatory School senior, is panied by an engraved plaque and a the recipient of the school’s inaugural $10,000 cash honorarium. S.J. Dilenschneider Award, recogniz- Robert Dilenschneider lives in New ing a junior or senior at the school York City, where he is chief executive who has made a meaningful and posi- of one of the nation’s leading public tive impact upon the St. Charles com- relations firms. He has long been ac- munity. tive in programs for St. Charles stu- The honoree exemplifies the great- dents and graduates. est qualities of the Borromean spirit Trinh is an honor roll student and with his service to others and the way a member of the school’s wrestling he has upheld the ideals of St. Charles team and audio-visual staff. He plans Borromeo. It also acknowledges the to study computer engineering at Mi- recipient’s exceptional personal char- ami University in Oxford, Ohio. His acter, leadership and civic-minded- parents came to the United States ness. from Vietnam soon after the Vietnam More than 25 percent of the se- War to be able to give their children a nior and junior class applied for this better future. award, which was established by Rob- Since his freshman year at St. ert Dilenschneider, a 1961 St. Charles Charles, he has helped children in graduate, in honor of Dilenschnei- his diverse, low-income neighbor- der’s father, S.J. Dilenschneider, who hood learn about coding and building was instrumental in the merger of computers and has repaired electronic The Columbus Citizen and the Ohio items for older adults at no charge. State Journal into the Columbus Cit- St. Charles senior Tommy Trinh Photo courtesy St. Charles Preparatory School

DIRECTOR OF EVANGELIZATION Bishop honors server award winners St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Full-time – Salary Commensurate with Experience

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Westerville, OH is a Catholic parish of 4,000 households committed to the New Evangelization from the Heart of the Church. We are enthusiastically Catholic and strive to be a parish that joyfully embraces dynamic orthodoxy. Our parish mission statement is “Inspired by Saint Paul, Centered on Christ, Called to Holiness” and we are committed to living this mission through the singular purpose of forming missionary disciples of Jesus Christ. To this end, we are establishing the Director of Evangelization position. The Director of Evangelization will provide leadership and supervision to all evangelizing and catechetical activities within the life of the parish. The Director of Evangelization will lead and oversee the Evangelization Office staff and volunteers. Major areas of programming include all Children, Youth, Young Professional, Marriage Ministry, Family Ministry, Adult Faith Formation, and all Outreach Ministries. This includes Sacramen- tal Preparation, Parish School of Religion, Middle School and High School Youth Ministry, Young Adult Ministry, R.C.I.A., Parish Athletic Association, and Adult Faith Formation. The Director of Evangelization will work closely with the pastor in overseeing the liturgy as the principal place of encounter with parishioners. The Director of Evangelization will work collaboratively with the principal of Saint Paul School in order that the school’s mission and the parish mission remain aligned and Joshua Richter (left) and Benjamin Reinhart received Serra Club altar server awards for integrated. The Director will report directly to the Pastor and will serve in conjunction with the Director of Grove City Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church from Bishop Robert Brennan at the par- Parish Administration and the School Principal as a member of the Pastor’s Leadership Team. Position qualifications:Education: Master’s degree in Catholic Theology or equivalent is required. ish’s celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation. The two, who were the bishop’s serv- Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church and its mission is also required, particularly regarding ers for the Mass, were unable to receive the award last year because of the COVID-19 the Parish and the vital role it plays in a Christian’s personal relationship with Jesus Christ. pandemic. Photo courtesy Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Experience: Practicing Catholic in good standing with minimum of 10 years parish and/or diocesan ministry is strongly preferred. Individual should be able to demonstrate familiarity with the various aspects of ministry including liturgy, catechesis and faith formation, youth ministry, charity, parish outreach activities St. Bernadette and the day to day operations of the parish business office. Above all, the desired candidate must manifest a missionary disciple identity, be able to share their own testimony of Christ, proclaim the kerygma, and form other disciples. Stations of the Cross Job Related Skills: Experience in ecclesial/ministerial visioning/planning including familiarity with During Lent, students at Lancaster St. Church structures and systems, experience collaborating with clergy/staff/volunteers, and possessing excep- Bernadette School participated in the tional interpersonal skills such as listening, conflict resolution, collaboration, written/oral communication, management/supervision, effective platform skills and presence. Stations of the Cross, with one grade Compensation & Benefits:Compensation is commensurate with experience and ability. We offer a full level leading the Stations while the other complement of benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, short & long-term disability, and matching 403(b) classes followed in prayer. The kindergar- through the Diocesan of Columbus. ten class is shown taking its turn leading Interested parties: Please submit cover letter, resume, and references to: [email protected]. the devotion. We are receiving applications through Friday - April 16, 2021. We anticipate a start date in June 2021. Photo courtesy St. Bernadette School Catholic Times 20 April 11, 2021 Stay the Course helps students overcome obstacles to degree When a person enrolls in commu- Other common challenges that af- tor explore topics such as: completing his Strengths Map, Jacob nity college, he or she embarks on a fect academics include transportation, • Financial freedom: including set a goal to secure a job with a stable journey – one that can end prema- parental responsibilities and financial having a savings account and a liv- income. Once a position piqued his turely due to non-academic obstacles, stressors. ing-wage income, and dealing with interest, he and his Navigator created making the goal of graduation a dis- When such obstacles arise, com- debt and budgeting. a resume. With a polished resume in tant dream. munity college students can be hard- • Education: identifying goals, ca- hand, ready to be shared with poten- Only 39 percent of students receive pressed to envision attaining their de- reers/jobs, trainings and courses of tial employers, Jacob had completed some degree or certificate within six gree. Or, maybe their hope exists, but action. his first action step. years of enrolling in community col- the step-by-step path to get there is • Support systems: identifying He was so excited that he texted his lege. For low-income students, this unclear. This is where Catholic Social strengths and opportunities in the ar- Navigator to celebrate. He was em- “completion crisis” can have lasting Services (CSS) comes in. eas of child care, family, transporta- powered and on track to apply for the consequences. While struggling community col- tion, housing, food, employment, le- job he wants. It’s a small step, but a Low degree-completion rates can lege students are often sized up by gal residency and legal aid. big deal. block critical social advances for these their deficits, such as the lack of • Well-being: accessing areas of re- Like Jacob’s first polished resume, students, threatening their long-term a good job or a stable home, CCS lationship health, emotions, behaviors completed action steps serve as rea- employment opportunities and earn- looks at them differently, holistically. and mental and physical health. sons to celebrate and realistically sus- ing potential. After all, 65% of U.S. CCS sees students full of strengths, In using this Strengths Map, the tain hope through an entire college jobs require postsecondary education drive and heroic qualities that, when Navigator helps each student under- education. Students realize it can be and training. Failure to earn a degree tapped, can lead to realized dreams. stand opportunities for growth while most often perpetuates the poverty CCS sees people who, with help, are also recognizing unique strengths. done by recognizing and relying on into which many students were born. capable of overcoming the challenges Sometimes students need help believ- their strengths, trusting in the support Compared to their university coun- of integrating life and school. ing in themselves before they can be- of their Navigator and approaching terparts, many low-income commu- That help comes through CSS’ Stay lieve in their dreams. The Navigator the goal one determined and right- nity college students face dispro- the Course (STC) program. The pro- reminds them of all that they have sized step at a time. portionate barriers to completing an gram, launched in 2019 in partnership going for them and assists in setting Through the STC program, 120 stu- education. These students carry the with Columbus State Community goals and developing actions plans. dents will launch their journey with burdens of poverty that routinely pull College, provides support for students The Strengths Map aims to create critical assistance that can make a dif- their energies away from academics struggling to complete their degree. momentum. Completed actions com- ference in the trajectory of their lives. and toward survival. Every participating STC student is pel students forward and build con- Like Jacob, each student will be pro- College students aren’t often equat- paired with a Navigator (case manag- fidence. Challenges can be managed vided with a “map,” a trusted Naviga- ed with homelessness. One might en- er) who supports, mentors and advo- when not faced alone. What seems tor and a fortified sense of his or her vision “college kids” living in dorms, cates for the student. The Navigator like a Herculean feat can be accom- potentials and strengths. sharing off-campus apartments with is a “traveling companion,” providing plished when broken down into sim- In this way, the STC program pro- roommates or living at home with guidance and personal assistance in pler tasks. Meet Jacob vides vital resources and support Mom and Dad. But the reality is, near- degree completion. The benefit of this step-by-step ap- structures that allow students to re- ly 1 in 5 (18 percent) community col- When a student joins the STC pro- proach is evident in Jacob, a student main on their life-changing journey, lege students experiences homeless- gram, his or her Navigator does an who joined the STC program in Au- advancing toward a completed col- ness – sleeping on a friend’s couch, in initial strengths-based assessment us- gust 2020. lege degree, along with the promis- a car, a local shelter or even a storage ing a tool called a “Strengths Map.” Jacob lives with his mother but ing career and life opportunities that unit. Together, the student and the Naviga- longs to find his own place. After follow.

Seton Parish 600 Hill Road North Pickerington, Ohio 43147 Employment Opportunity Position: Custodian Deadline: April 15, 2021 Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly) Practicing Catholic: Preferred Seton Parish, Pickerington, Ohio, seeks qualified candidates for the position of custodian. Full and part-time positions are available. OPEN POSITION: DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT The custodian is responsible for general cleaning, setup, and tear down of assigned areas within the parish facilities. The Pontifical College Josephinum is accepting applications for Director of Advancement (DOA). The DOA is a full-time Duties include and are not limited to: sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, with industrial fundraiser within the Josephinum’s Advancement Office who reports to the Vice President for Advancement. Candidates vacuum cleaners and scrubbing machines; using ladders; dusting and washing walls; cleaning ceil- should have a fluency in the donor continuum with 2+ years of experience in relationship management; face-to-face asking; ings; dusting and polishing light fixtures; washing and replacing blinds; washing windows; moving and Annual Fund direct-mail appeals and telethons. For a full description of this opportunity please go to the Josephinum objects as needed to clean areas; removing stains from surfaces using chemicals and cleaning website: www.pcj.edu solutions; sweeping walks; raking leaves; removing snow and performing other incidental seasonal The Advancement Office requires a personal commitment to the mission of the Josephinum and the magisterium of the tasks; emptying trash cans and replacing liners; emptying recycling containers; and refilling soap, Catholic Church, as well as the ability to be a persuasive advocate for private philanthropy in support of seminarians being paper towel, and toilet paper dispensers. formed for the priesthood. The Josephinum offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Deadline for applications is Applicants must be able to work independently, pay close attention to detail, and perform all May 1, 2021. Applicants may send a cover letter, any examples of fundraising appeals, and resume to: physical aspects of job duties. Previous custodial experience is preferred, but not required. Some Search Committee: Director of Advancement non-standard hours may be required. Pontifical College Josephinum Job offer is contingent on the successful passing of the mandatory background screening and 7625 North High Street completion of the VIRTUS “Protecting God’s Children” course. Columbus, OH 43235 Please forward resume, references, and compensation requirements by April 15, 2020 to Jim Fax: 614-885-2307 E-mail: [email protected] Hamilton, Director of Maintenance, at [email protected], or call the parish office at 614-833-0482. April 11, 2021 Catholic Times 21 Local news and events Greater Columbus Right to Life to be part of oratory contest Greater Columbus Right to Life will ry School will host its annual father/ cost much less. ODU launched central Ohio’s first be participating as a qualifying chapter son Mass and luncheon on Saturday, For more information, go to wilder- physician assistant master’s program in the 2021 Ohio pro-life oratory con- April 24. This event is open to male [email protected] or call in 2012. The program has more than test for high school juniors and seniors. students from fifth to ninth grade and Bradford at (614) 679-6761. 340 alumni and a current enrollment The first-prize winner will receive their fathers, St. Charles graduates of 96. An additional 50 students will $100 and represent central Ohio in the and their fathers, and alumni fathers St. Charles football team complete the program in August. For state contest. The second-prize win- with their sons. Participants will wear sponsors 5K run/walk more information on the program, vis- ner will be awarded $75 and honor- masks, socially distance and follow it ohiodominican.edu/PA. able mention will be worth $50. all required safety measures. The Columbus St. Charles Prepara- The contest is open to students in The day will begin with a campus tory School football team is sponsor- ing its inaugural Game Day 5K run/ Grove City parish to present their final two years of high school or tour at 9 a.m., followed by Mass at talks on encyclical its equivalent who live, attend church, 10:30 celebrated by Father Michael walk on Friday, April 30, with a stag- or go to school in Franklin, Delaware, Hartge, a St. Charles graduate and gered start at 6 p.m. Grove City Our Lady of Perpetual Morrow, Union, Madison, Fairfield, vice chancellor of the Diocese of The 5-kilometer run and 1-mile Help Church, 3730 Broadway, will Pickaway or Licking counties. Columbus. The featured speaker for walk will start and end at the school, sponsor a seven-week presentation Students outside of those counties the day will be St. Charles alumnus 2010 E. Broad St., and go through and discussion series on Pope Fran- who do not have a local contest in Chuck Strickler, a longtime news an- the streets of north Bexley. It will be cis’ latest encyclical, Fratelli Tutti, their community also may be eligible chor for WBNS-TV. a family-friendly event with partic- on Thursdays from April 8 to May to participate. For more information, His talk will be followed by a box ipants encouraged to enter as teams. 20. Moderators will be Sister Nancy contact Greater Columbus Right to lunch in the school’s robotics and men- The team with the most registered Miller, OSF, and parish administrator Life at (614) 445-8508. toring center. Tours of the building, as members will be recognized. David Frea. well as the athletic and training facilities The school’s football boosters also In Fratelli Tutti, the third encyclical High school seniors invited of West Campus, also will be provided. are organizing a Back the Brother- of his pontificate, Pope Francis invites There will be a number of other ac- hood Club. Members of the club will the Church to live the call to univer- to college success summit be asked to select a particular jersey sal fraternity and social friendship. High school seniors are encouraged tivities during the day, including sev- eral athletic competitions and demon- number to sponsor in return for a $300 The encyclical offers a way of life to attend a college success summit donation. marked by the flavor of the Gospel” supported by the diocesan Office of strations by the school’s robotics team. Registration is required no later Sponsors will receive a T-shirt with and shares the vision for humanity the Catholic Schools and the six Franklin the number they selected, recognition pope has emphasized throughout his County Catholic high schools. than Wednesday, April 21 and atten- dance is limited to 325 people. on a banner displayed at all home papacy. The event will take place on Satur- football games and a ticket for the first Anyone in the diocese is invited to day, April 17 from 10 a.m. to noon in To register, visit the “Father/Son” post on the St. Charles home page home game of the 2021 season. join, either at the parish or online via the Robert C. Walter Student Com- All donations to the club are tax-de- Zoom. COVID-19 precautions will be mons at Columbus St. Charles Pre- (www.stcharlesprep.org) and click on the event’s SignUp Genius page live ductible. Registration is open at www. in place for those attending in-person. paratory School, 2010 E. Broad St. stcharlesfb.com. Those interested may register by In accordance with health and safe- link. If you have any questions, contact Louis J. Fabro at [email protected]. emailing FratelliTutti@OurLadyOf- ty regulations, attendance is limit- ODU physician assistant grads PerpetualHelp.net. Seating will be ed to 280 seniors. Registration is limited, so please indicate if attend- required. To register go to https:// Wilderness Outreach have test success For the seventh consecutive year, ing in-person or virtually. You may forms.office.com/Pages/Respon- expedition site changed download the encyclical from www. sePage.aspx?id=2RFXlv8hIkqeX- The Wilderness Outreach organiza- Ohio Dominican University (ODU)’s fall 2020 graduating class of 47 phy- vatican.va for free or purchase it for LAFXGn3w4OmLocIOR5Cks3lT- tion has changed the site for its 50th $13.95 from USCCB.org or smile. PU1DytUNzM3U1dZRTlERVR- Western mountain expedition, which sician assistant studies students has achieved a 98 percent first-time pass amazon.com. There is no cost for the CUFBPTzhRQzU1MU9COC4u. was announced in the March 28 Cath- presentation itself. The event will include the follow- olic Times. rate on the Physician Assistant Na- tional Certifying Exam (PANCE). More information is at ourladygc. ing presenters and their topics: Father The expedition now will be in the org/fratellitutti-event. Vincent Nguyen, pastor of Colum- Huston Park or Encampment Wilder- This exceeds the national average bus St. Mary Mother of God, Cor- ness in Wyoming, a site to the west first-time pass rate of 95 percent for pus Christi and St. Ladislas church- the year. DeSales offers summer of the Platte River area in the same basketball camp for boys es, “Continue Your Faith Journey in state, where the organization worked The PANCE is a computer-based, College”; Bill Leaman of the admis- last year on reclaiming a hiking trail. multiple-choice test with questions Columbus St. Francis DeSales High sions and advancement staff at Notre A severe forest fire later in the year that assess general medical and surgi- School will conduct a summer basket- Dame College in South Euclid, “Col- scorched the area to such an extent cal knowledge. Passing it is required ball camp on Tuesdays and Thursdays lege Success 101”; Walter Distelz- that the U.S. Forest Service is not re- for those who wish to become certi- in June for boys entering grades 5-9 weig, Columbus Bishop Hartley High opening it at this time because of safe- fied physician assistants by receiving in the fall. School safety director, and Columbus ty concerns. certification from the National Com- The camp will consist of 10 games police officer Jeremy Grimes, re- Wilderness Outreach director John mission on Certification of Physician and a single-elimination tournament. source officer at St. Charles, “Safe- Bradford said 12 men are signed up Assistants (NCCPA). Included are three clinic/practice ty Precautions of College Life”; and for the expedition, with six more pos- Students who do not pass the exam days. Kathleen Wiant, mother and anti-haz- sibly coming. It will begin no later on their first attempt may take it a Cost is $200. For details and to reg- ing advocate, “The Hazing Trap.” than Friday, July 19. The Huston Park second time 90 days later. Excluding ister, visit https://www.stallionpride. area is 2 ½ hours from Laramie, Wy- ODU’s most recent class of graduates, com/stallion-summer-league. For St. Charles to sponsor oming and 4 ½ hours from Denver, 100 percent of ODU graduates who more information, contact DeSales father-son Mass and luncheon but Bradford recommends that par- have taken the PANCE have passed boys basketball coach Pat Murphy at Columbus St. Charles Preparato- ticipants fly to Denver because it will on their first or second attempts. [email protected]. Catholic Times 22 April 11, 2021

FRIENDS’ FAITH, continued from Page 3 tora on entering St. Brigid School as a through sixth grade. During the reg- the time, was instrumental in the de- at-bat, against Wabash in the North fourth-grader. Both played on school ular academic year, the school is for cision. Coast Conference playoffs.” athletic teams together and had class- students 6 months old through kinder- “Dr. Hustwit also was a Catholic He began his seminary studies at the es together, and both say Cindy Lom- garten. and put me in philosophy classes right Josephinum in fall 2019. Severance bardo, their eighth-grade theology Joining Tortora as teachers at the away, so I hit the ground running,” said he has been cancer-free for three teacher, had an important role in their school during some of those summers he said. “Wooster isn’t a Catholic years and will have his next checkup faith journey. were Severance and Jacob Saliba, a college, but I believe it’s no accident in July. “Mrs. Lombardo made me much friend of Tortora and Severance who that it happened to have a Catholic in “When you got diagnosed, and you more interested in learning about joined the Catholic Church in college charge of the religious studies depart- told me you were going to have your Christianity. When you’re young, and is pursuing doctoral studies at ment at that time.” leg cut off, you were almost -excit that’s something you don’t think Boston College. “Having the three of Severance was playing baseball de- ed,” Tortora told Severance during a about much, but she made me want us to lean on each other was import- spite pain in his foot that began in his conversation between them for The to understand and analyze the reasons ant,” Tortora said. “It kept us ground- senior year of high school and would Catholic Times and the Diocese of for the Church’s beliefs,” Tortora said. ed. It was just nice to be around other not go away despite constant treat- Columbus’ video series on missionary “She challenged us with deeper con- Catholics who shared the same prin- ment. disciples, which is available on the di- cepts,” Severance said. “That’s what ciples.” After redshirting at Wooster for his ocese’s YouTube, Facebook, Twitter got the ball turning in my head about “Luke, Jacob and I talked often junior year, he had surgery at Nation- and Instagram accounts, “You told me the priesthood for the first time. She about politics, religion and other se- wide Children’s Hospital in Columbus your quality of life was going to go planted the seeds.” More seeds were rious topics,” Severance said. “We and learned he had an osteoblastoma up. After the amputation, you started planted at Columbus Bishop Watter- disagreed on certain things but had – a benign bone tumor that had to be to travel like crazy. son High School by teacher Michael no problem explaining what made removed by surgery at Ohio State’s “What happened to Sam affected Fry in theology classes. us believe in different ways. That’s James Cancer Hospital. Severance me in ways I never would have ex- “He had a way of making faith more the sign of a mature friendship and was told the tumor had a 20 percent pected,” he continued. “The path be- real to students through things like is something you don’t see much of chance of coming back. When it did tween my return to being an active choosing a saint of the day and tell- these days when people just seem to return, he had a second surgery. Catholic and Sam’s illness converged. ing that saint’s story,” Severance said. be shouting at each other. While healing from that operation, It was sort of like being back in school “Mr. Fry made me realize that faith “I was around children all the time he went to the James for a routine with Mrs. Lombardo or Mr. Fry and and science were closely connected at OLB and could see they thought of checkup and was told on Jan. 5, 2018 realizing there was no separation be- with each other. At that point, I was me as an adult to look up to. When that he had osteosarcoma and had few tween eighth-grade math and eighth- starting to think about becoming a you have kids watching you constant- treatment options, the most severe of grade religion. priest, but the thought scared me. I put ly, you tend to be more aware of your which was amputating his right leg. “When someone you care about it in the back of my brain and hoped it own behavior.” Severance determined that losing gets sick, you definitely start to pray would go away, but it didn’t. Tortora and Severance both said the leg would be the best thing for him more,” Tortora said. “You’re praying “In my senior year at Watterson, I that while in college, they did not lose and, 20 days after he was told he had not for yourself, but for your friend. started to go to chapel during study their Catholic faith but became indif- cancer, the leg was amputated. You can’t imagine what it’s like for hall and sit in front of the Lord in the ferent to it for a while. “My faith was Two months later, there was con- him. What happened to Sam gave me Eucharist. You do that enough, and in neutral or reverse,” Tortora said. “I cern that he might have developed greater insight into many things and He starts speaking to you,” Severance stopped going to Mass in college but a blood clot in his heart, so he had a made me realize how much I was not said. But he wasn’t ready at that point still considered myself a Catholic. I cardiac magnetic resonance imaging appreciating life as I should.” to make a commitment to the priest- felt I didn’t need to practice my faith, (MRI) examination at Ohio State’s Severance said he and his Jose- hood. After graduation from Watter- but now I realize that’s not true. As Ross Heart Hospital. phinum classmates are very aware son, he attended Otterbein University, a teacher at OLB and working with “The only thing I had in my hand of their potential impact as priests. where he majored in sports manage- children all day, I realize that I’m a at that time was a rosary,” he said. “Most of the guys I go to school with ment and was on the baseball team. role model not just in the classroom, “I was sitting with people all around think of this frequently,” he said. “It’s While at Watterson, he and Tortora but all the time.” me, wondering what I was going to a huge weight on our shoulders. Be- were involved with different activi- Severance said Father Stash Dai- do and saying to myself, ‘How did cause I’m going to be a priest, I’ve got ties but continued to be friends. Tor- ley, pastor at Columbus Holy Fam- I get here?’ It was overwhelming. I to be sure I hold myself accountable tora majored in English at Ohio State ily Church, which his family now thought, ‘Here I’ve finally realized I all the time so I can be the man I’m University and worked during vaca- attends, was a key person in helping want to be a priest, and this happens.’ going to be for the Lord. tions with Our Lady of Bethlehem’s him revive his faith. “He said I should “I said to myself, ‘Lord, I’ve got “The biggest thing I can do as a summer program for children age 3 focus on the right things, not on what nothing. I need you more than ever.’ priest is to learn to rely on God com- I do but on what Jesus is telling me to I realized that I can’t be a good priest pletely. This is the most important do,” he said. “He said to go to Mass, without the Lord’s presence and thing I learned through my cancer. If confession and Eucharistic Adoration prayed, ‘Lord, give me the grace to I say the Mass reverently, everything regularly and Jesus would open Him- handle the situation.’” Severance said flows through that. self and make His will for me known.” the MRI determined that any possible “I’ve also come to realize I can’t While discerning the possibility clot had dissolved. sit back passively,” especially with of being a priest, Severance contin- Six weeks after the amputation, he young people, Severance said. “The ued his baseball career and trans- received a prosthetic. He spent sev- Church needs to engage young peo- ferred from Otterbein to the College eral months in recovery and returned ple, for they want to talk about reli- of Wooster after two years. He said to Wooster in fall 2018, played base- gion, even in a hostile culture. that at Wooster while trying to choose ball for the Fighting Scots in spring “Many who are rebelling against the a major, he decided to stop running 2019 and graduated from the college. culture just want somewhere to go. from the thought of being a priest and “I got more used to the prosthetic as What we need is to be ready for that to surrender to God’s call. Severance the season went on,” he said. “I didn’t moment. We don’t have to be afraid of said Dr. Ron Hustwit, chair of the col- play much in the field, but did some responding to any topic if everything lege’s religious studies department at pinch-hitting and got a hit on my last flows from the Lord.” April 11, 2021 Catholic Times 23 Bishop Robert J. Brennan April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month “So be imitators of God, as beloved solutions requires input and action children, and live in love, as Christ from everyone. Prevention remains loved us…” – Ephesians 5:1-2a the best defense for our children and families, and we can prevent abuse Dear Friends, and neglect. We can do this by pro- moting behaviors that increase protec- With April being National Child tive factors in the lives of our children. Abuse Prevention Month, we have Protective factors are conditions that the opportunity to embrace the vi- reduce or eliminate risk and promote tal truth that our children and young the healthy social, emotional and de- people are a most precious and valued velopmental well‐being of children. gift in the Church. They are integral We have learned that we cannot members of the Church now, and as solve this problem by ourselves. Effec- they grow and mature, they will shape tive child-abuse prevention activities the future of the Diocese of Colum- succeed because of the partnerships bus and the world. With deep sadness, created among child welfare profes- Blue pinwheels are a symbol of child abuse prevention and child abuse awareness. though, I also acknowledge the fact sionals, education, health, community that millions of children have and are and faith‐based organizations, as well awareness about child abuse and to and families. suffering abuse and neglect. as businesses, law enforcement agen- promote the social and emotional As we enter this new Easter Season, Abuse and neglect are serious prob- cies and families. As a community, we well‐being of children and families let us also continue to undertake our ef- lems affecting every segment of our must make every effort to promote pro- in a safe, stable, and nurturing envi- forts to protect our children and young community. Child abuse can have grams and activities that create strong ronment. I ask all of you to join me people with that same joy and hope! long‐term psychological, emotional and thriving children and families. in recognizing this month and to ded- and physical effects that have lasting We acknowledge that we must work icate ourselves to the task of improv- Most Reverend Robert Brennan consequences for its victims. Finding together as a community to increase ing the quality of life for all children Bishop of Columbus DIVINE MERCY, continued from Page 12 Grace is God’s very life being poured gation of Marians of the Immaculate out for us, and He is inviting us to share Conception, Stockbridge, MA 01263 in this life of love and mercy. This is All rights reserved; reprinted with why this day is to be a great celebration. permission. Excerpts taken from Diary of Saint Tim McAndrew is a nationally known Maria : Divine promoter of the Divine Mercy devotion Mercy in My Soul © 1987 Congre- who lives in the Columbus area. SULLIVAN, continued from Page 8 school,” he said. good fit for the parish, and the transi- “Through focusing on the liturgy, tion was smooth,” he said. ”My first 2 the students became of one heart and ½ years here were filled with re-estab- one mind. It was wonderful to hear the lishing an active parish life, before the children in First Communion classes church was declared unsafe and the and at all-school Masses enthusias- pandemic hit.” tically blasting out responses and Father Sullivan said that besides the singing with great joy. We also re-es- priests mentioned earlier in this story, tablished a children’s choir that sang two other priests who have inspired at school Masses and Christmas and him are the late Msgr. David Sorohan, Easter celebrations. The example the who died on Christmas Day of last children set helped lead to a renewal year, and Father Eilerman, pastor of of faith life by the entire parish and Lancaster St. Mary Church. “Msgr. much more attentive participation in Sorohan was a gem – someone who the Mass.” in his witty and wise way was a model Father Sullivan was at the Newark for priestly ministry. Father Eilerman parish for five years, and then was was a great support and another model asked by Bishop Emeritus Freder- since our days together at St. Cecilia,” ick Campbell to become pastor at St. he said. Thomas Aquinas in 2017 when the “I also greatly admire the young diocese took over pastoral care of priests who have been ordained in the parish, which had been handled recent years, especially Father Brett by Dominican priests for nearly 200 Garland (parochial vicar at Delaware years. The Dominican Province of St. St. Mary Church), whom I’ve always Joseph said the decision was made be- felt close to because I taught him to cause the province wanted to refocus be an altar server at Washington Court its ministries in larger groups of friars. House,” Father Sullivan said. “His vo- “Bishop Campbell said I would be a cation inspires me.” Catholic Times 24 April 11, 2021 Foundation grant upgrades HVAC at Portsmouth church A little technology can go a long which enables ministries such as the way. At least that is the case for Ports- music department to access music on- mouth Holy Redeemer Church. line and for the parish to livestream In the 2020 Responsive Grants cy- Mass and other events. cle, The Catholic Foundation gave Livestreaming has been particularly Holy Redeemer a grant to help fund important during the pandemic, be- the installation of an automated smart cause churches have been closed or system for the HVAC in the church have limited in-person access. Lives- and office center. treaming Mass has been integral to The improvements allow the priests keeping the parish thriving and con- and staff to control building tempera- nected during these unprecedented tures remotely, leading to energy sav- times. Additionally, Wi-Fi allows the ings and freeing up time to better serve church to get creative with engaging the parishioners. The church is part of their parishioners, and the church has the Scioto Catholic consortium. introduced a livestreamed Wednes- Father Joseph Yokum, church pastor, day-afternoon cooking show called said, “Due to only having two priests “Cooking with Fr. Joe.” covering all four parishes in the consor- “This is a great way to connect with tium, time and energy is precious. These the community and offers parishioners a safety and energy efficient capabilities way to see us in a different light,” Father Father Joseph Yokum serves as Portsmouth Holy Redeemer Church allow us to manage our equipment in all Yokum said. “It’s less formal, and it’s the pastor at Holy Redeemer. Photos courtesy The Catholic Foundation our buildings from anywhere we want. a really cool and exciting thing. I also I can control the lighting and alarm envision this to be a permanent change tion provides us with opportu- cost savings. In three years, it will pay system from anywhere – which is very because livestreaming is our future; it’s nities that we wouldn’t be able to find for itself. We are very grateful for those handy when trying to cut down on time not going anywhere anytime soon. on our own. who give to the Foundation.” and energy costs.” “Working with the Foundation was “This smart system alone was almost To support Holy Redeemer Church Additionally, the grant included very easy,” Father Yokum said. “We $25,000, and we received $21,200 from or your own parish through The Cath- funding to run new tech lines to in- are quite a distance from downtown the Foundation. We would have never olic Foundation, contact Scott Hart- crease Wi-Fi capability. Now, the (Columbus), so most communication is been able to do that on our own. These man at (614) 443-8893 or shartman@ church itself has Wi-Fi capability, through email and phone. The Founda- projects are necessary for parishes like catholic-foundation.org. ours, and we have already seen energy

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