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Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 29, 2019 SAINT JOSEPH CATHEDRAL Monthly Prayer Intention of Pope Francis:September 212 East Broad Street + Columbus, Ohio 43215 Universal – Politicians, Scientists and Economists Phone (614) 224-1295 + Fax (614) 241-2534 That politicians, scientists and economists work together to protect the www.saintjosephcathedral.org world’s seas and oceans. www.cathedralmusic.org Scheduling Mass Intentions Check us out on www.facebook.com One of the greatest acts of charity is to pray for the living and the dead, and + Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan the greatest and most powerful prayer we have is the Mass since the fruits of the Mass are the very fruits of Jesus’ redemption. Mass stipends (offerings) Bishop of the Diocese of Columbus are $10.00 each; only one offering per Mass. All Masses are scheduled by + Most Reverend Frederick F. Campbell calling the Parish Office; intentions will be listed as below. Bishop Emeritus of Columbus + Most Reverend James A. Griffin Mass, Liturgy, Sacrament and Devotion Schedule; Bishop Emeritus of Columbus Mass Intentions
Priests and Deacons Vigil Mass ~ Saturday, September 28 Very Reverend Robert J. Kitsmiller 5:15 p.m. Margaret Dannhardt Cathedral Rector; Judicial Vicar and Judge, Diocesan Tribunal Reverend Cyrus M. Haddad Sunday, September 29 Parochial Vicar TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Reverend Adam A. Streitenberger, OFS Amos 6:1a, 4-7; 1 Timothy 6:11-16; Luke 16:19-31 Parochial Vicar, Administrator for Sacred Heart Parish; 8:00 a.m. Carolyn Serio Bishop’s Coordinator for Evangelization 10:30 a.m. The Intentions of Catherine Labish, Reverend Hilary C. Ike missionary in Peru In Residence; Defender of the Bond, Diocesan Tribunal; 12:30 p.m. The Soul of James Streitenberger Chaplain, Nigerian Catholic Community 5:15 p.m. Living and Deceased Members of the Cathedral Reverend Michael J. Kelly Monday, September 30 ~ Saint Jerome Pontifical College Josephinum Zechariah 8:1-8; Luke 9:46-50 Reverend Mr. James Gorski 7:30 a.m. For Civility in our Government Permanent Deacon; [email protected] 12:05 p.m. The Souls in Purgatory
Reverend Mr. Thomas Johnston Tuesday, October 1 ~ Saint Therese of the Child Jesus Permanent Deacon (Retired); [email protected] Zechariah 8:20-23; Luke 9:51-56 7:30 a.m. A Special Intention Staff Confessions:10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Mr. Michael Agriesti 12:05 p.m. The Living and deceased members of the Class of ‘67. Business Manager; [email protected] From Piqua Catholic High School Ms. Carol Stollenwerk Wednesday, October 2 ~ The Holy Guardian Angels Administrative Assistant; [email protected] Nehemiah 2:1-8; Matthew 18:1-5, 10 Ms. Bobbie Meyers 7:30 a.m. Anna M. Antonelli PT Administrative Assistant; [email protected] 12:05 p.m. Priest’s Intention 5:15 p.m. Living and deceased members of Mr. Jake Neal the Lumpe & Blaser Families Director of RCIA and Religious Education; Holy Hour and Confessions follow Mass; Benediction at 6:40 p.m. [email protected] Dr. Richard K. Fitzgerald Thursday, October 3 Director of Music; Nehemiah 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Luke 10:1-12 [email protected] 7:30 a.m. Intentions of Mary Young Holy Hour, Confessions and Benediction:10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Ms. Nicole Simental 12:05 p.m. Priest’s Intention Principal Organist and Assistant Director of Music Ms. Sarah Wilson Friday, October 4 ~ Saint Francis of Assisi Wedding Coordinator; [email protected] Baruch 1:15-22; Luke 10:13-16 7:30 a.m. John J. Prunte Mr. Phil Renico 12:05 p.m. The Soul of James Streitenberger Maintenance Mr. Devan Kline Saturday, October 5 ~ Vigil Mass Maintenance 5:15 p.m. The Intentions of Richard & Shirley Lumpe 1 Regular Schedule of Masses, Liturgies, Sacraments Sunday Vigil Mass (Saturday) 5:15 p.m.; Sunday Masses: 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 5:15 p.m. Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday: 7:30 a.m. and 12:05 p.m.; also, Wednesday evening at 5:15 p.m. Masses on Holy Days of Obligation and on Holidays will be listed, as they occur, on the previous page.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday, 4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m. | Tuesday, 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Wednesday, 5:45 p.m.-6:45 p.m. | Thursday, 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament ~ Two Weekly Holy Hours Wednesday, 5:45 p.m.-6:45 p.m. | Thursday, 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
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The Sacraments Baptism, Reconciliation/Confession, First Communion, Confirmation, Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders. Please read the information provided in this bulletin about all seven Sacraments available at Saint Joseph Cathedral, including contact information, necessary preparations, and scheduling.
Outreach to Helping the Homeless and Needy in Downtown Columbus Twice-Daily Food Distribution at Saint Joseph Cathedral ~ (614) 224-1295 Saint Lawrence Haven, on the grounds of Holy Cross Church ~ Heather Swiger at [email protected] Joint Office for Inner-city Needs (J.O.I.N.) ~ (614) 241-2530
Saint Joseph Cathedral Music Cathedral Concert Series: Sunday, October 20 at 3:00 p.m. ~ Adam Detzner, organist Offices, Programs and Services of the Diocese of Columbus For Diocesan offices, please call (614) 228-2457 during regular business hours, or visit www.columbuscatholic.org.
Of Note This Week
Sunday, September 29 ~ Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time • 7:00-9:00 a.m. – PSR Class • 11:30 a.m. – RCIA in the Undercroft This Weekend, • 6:45 p.m. – Catechesis From the Cathedral September 28 & 29 Monday, September 30 No events or meetings scheduled There will be a Tuesday, October 1 No events or meetings scheduled Second Collection Wednesday, October 2 • 6:00 p.m. – RCIA in Undercroft & Cathedral for Saint Vincent de Thursday, October 3 Paul. This Collection No events or meetings scheduled Friday, October 4 will benefit the No events or meetings scheduled Backdoor Ministry Saturday, October 5 No events or meetings scheduled 2 Daily Server/Lector 7:30 a.m. 12:05 p.m. Wednesday, 5:15 p.m. for the week of September 30 Christina Alvarez Mark Huddy Tom Gjostein
THIS SUNDAY’S MINISTRY SCHEDULE TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ SEPTEMBER 28 & 29 Vigil ~ 5:15 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. Leader of Rosary Sharon Reichard MC Ed Hueckel Altar Servers Dave Simmons Steve Peishel Sherri Dembinski Jim Desmond Brett Adema Lisa Dalton Bryce Still Lisa Emrich Laura Battocletti Trey Still Christian Haryanto Tom Boor
Lector – One Josie Gonot Sharon Merhar Ron Pizzuti Lynne Broussard Peggy Frank Lector – Two JP Paces Laura Wagner Bill Pickens Mary Lottridge Eucharist Cristina Alvarez Helen Leppla Evelina Horner Mark DelAguaro Peggy Frank Al Rogers Jan Bans Steve Horner Jim Desmond Mary Lottridge Clementine Mpyanga Angel Still Ann Pizzuti Lynne Broussard Brett Adema Ron Pizzuti Mark Weilbacher Laura Wagner Devan Kline Michael Wagner Sharon Reichard Carrie Boor
Lead Hospitality Al Rogers Carl Merhar Michael Wagner Ken Broussard Gordian Igwilo Hospitality/Ushers Cristina Alvarez Jan Bans Judy Bateman David Battocletti Mark Weilbacher Trish Kehl Helen Leppla Frank Ruddy Devan Kline Clementine Mpyanga Rachel Hughes Carrie Boor
NEXT SUNDAY’S MINISTRY SCHEDULE TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ OCTOBER 5 & 6 Vigil Mass ~ 5:15 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. Leader of Rosary Mark DelAguaro MC Tom Boor Altar Servers Dave Simmons Angel Still Sherri Dembinski Jessica Buck Brett Adema Bonnie Maupin Bryce Still Lisa Emrich April Griffith Taylor Christian Haryanto Lisa Dalton Trey Still Steve Peishel Roger Djagli Cameron Nick Chmielewski Krisiewicz Lector – One Josie Gonot Sharon Merhar Jim Desmond Lynne Broussard Jennifer Krisiewicz Lector – Two Michele Kenefick Devan Kline Sharon Reichard Thom Gall Juliet Williams Eucharist Al Rogers Angel Still Barbara Garick Florence Bannerman Peggy Frank Cristina Alvarez Helen Leppla Dave Garick Lynne Broussard Jennifer Krisiewicz Kathleen Tourgeman Angela Smalley Greg Savoldi Ed Hueckel Steve Horner Brett Adema Carrie Boor Mark Weilbacher Al Sorichetti Ashlin Nasemen Sandy Stover Joel Naseman Lead Hospitality Kathleen Tourgeman Carl Merhar Greg Savoldi Ken Broussard Ed Hueckel Hospitality/Ushers Al Rogers Helen Leppla Judy Bateman David Battocletti Peggy Frank Cristina Alvarez Angela Smalley Mary Alice Johnston Laura Battocletti Mark Weilbacher Grace Smalley Frank Ruddy
3 The Month of October is dedicated by the Church as “Respect Life Month” and the “Month of the Rosary.”
On this 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, the readings again challenge us to the love of our neighbor in both prayer and deeds. Jesus, in the Gospel, tells us the story of the rich, and Lazarus, a poor beggar lying outside the rich man’s doors covered with sores. They both leave this earth at the same time. Lazarus ends up consoled by Abraham while the rich man is in hell, tormented. In the end, it is Lazarus that is rich and the rich man who is poor. The differences between rich and poor is not the heart of the message of this parable. Rather it is the indifference, the lack of concern, that the rich man has for Lazarus. The rich man is punished not for what he did, but for what he failed to do. This parable is a reminder to us that we are judged on how we respond to the misery of others, and how we share the resources that we have with the less fortunate.
The second collection this weekend is for the Cathedral’s Backdoor Ministry. Through this ministry, we provide lunches for hundreds of homeless and poor who do not always have the means to feed themselves. We provide two lunches every day. We serve approximately 2,000 people every month and have noticed those numbers rising. Your dollars go to support this important ministry. I thank you in advance for your generosity.
This coming week, Monday afternoon through Thursday, the priests of the Diocese of Columbus will all be in Maumee, Ohio for a convocation with Bishop Brennan. This will be an opportunity for the priests to gather with the bishop for spiritual renewal and discussions on our ministry and the pressing issues of our parishes and the diocese. I ask for your prayers that our discussions and time together will be fruitful. Our liturgical schedule during these days will not be interrupted. Msgr. Frank Lane, a retired priest of our diocese, will be covering the Masses and the Confessions. I want to thank Msgr. Lane in advance for his generosity.
Fr. Kitsmiller
Of further note….The renovation of the bathrooms in the Cathedral undercroft started this past week and will continue for several weeks. One bathroom is available for individual use. There is also a portable toilet in the courtyard inside the gate. I thank you for your patience during our construction. I also want to thank
REMINDER: The work to remodel the Cathedral Undercroft Bathrooms has begun. The Women’s Restroom will be the first to undergo the remodeling. The Men’s Restroom will become the restroom for both men and women, with a lock put on the door for your privacy. There will also be a porta pot in the gated part of the courtyard. The gate will be locked at all times. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. This project is your BAA dollars at work!
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The History of the Rosary by Fr. William Saunders
Question: Is it true that the Blessed Mother gave it to St. Dominic? Please explain the history and background of the rosary.
The rosary is one of the most cherished prayers of our Catholic Church. Archbishop Fulton Sheen once said, "The rosary is the book of the blind, where souls see and there enact the greatest drama of love the world has ever known; it is the book of the simple, which initiates them into mysteries and knowledge more satisfying than the education of other men; it is the book of the aged, whose eyes close upon the shadow of this world, and open on the substance of the next. The power of the rosary is beyond description." Introduced by the Creed, the Our Father, three Hail Mary’s and the Doxology ("Glory Be") and concluded with the Salve Regina, the rosary involves the recitation of five decades consisting of the Our Father, 10 Hail Mary’s and the Doxology. During this recitation, the individual meditates on the saving mysteries of our Lord’s life and the faithful witness of our Blessed Mother. Journeying through the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious mysteries of the rosary, the individual brings to mind our Lord’s incarnation, His public ministry, His passion and death, and His resurrection from the dead. In so doing, the rosary assists us in growing in a deeper appreciation of these mysteries, in uniting our lives more closely to Our Lord and in imploring His graced assistance to live the faith. We also ask for the prayers of our Blessed Mother, the exemplar of faith, who leads all believers to her Son. The origins of the rosary are "sketchy" at best. The use of "prayer beads" and the repeated recitation of prayers to aid in meditation stem from the earliest days of the Church and has roots even in pre-Christian times. Evidence exists from the Middle Ages that strings of beads were used to help a person count the number of Our Fathers or Hail Marys recited. Actually, these strings of beads became known as "Paternosters," the Latin for "Our Father." For example, in the 12th century, to help the uneducated better participate in the liturgy, the recitation of 150 Our Fathers served as a substitute for the 150 Psalms and became known as "the poor man’s breviary." The structure of the rosary gradually evolved between the 12th and 15th centuries. Eventually 50 Hail Mary’s (or more) were recited and were linked with verses of psalms or other phrases evoking "the joys of Mary," scenes in the lives of Jesus and Mary. Dominic of Prussia, a Carthusian monk, in 1409 popularized the practice setting 50 phrases about the lives of Jesus and Mary with 50 Hail Mary’s. During this time, this prayer form became known as the rosarium ("rose garden"), actually a common term used to designate a collection of similar material, such as an anthology of stories on the same subject or theme. Eventually, "the sorrows of Mary" and "the heavenly joys" were distinguished, bringing the number of Hail Mary’s to 150. Eventually, the 150 Hail Mary’s were joined to the 150 Our Father’s, a Hail Mary following each Our Father. In the early 15th century Henry Kalkar (d. 1408), another Carthusian, divided the 150 Hail Mary’s into groups of 10 with each group marked by an Our Father. By the 16th century, the structure of the five decade rosary was based on the three sets of mysteries — Joyful (Annunciation, Visitation, Nativity, Presentation and Finding in the Temple), Sorrowful (Agony in the Garden, Scourging, Crowning with Thorns, Carrying of the Cross and Crucifixion), and Glorious (Resurrection, Ascension, Pentecost, Assumption and Coronation). In 2002, Pope John Paul II instituted the Luminous Mysteries — Baptism at the Jordan, Wedding Feast of Cana, Proclamation of the Kingdom of God, Transfiguration and Institution of the Holy Eucharist. Also, after the apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima in 1917, the prayer Mary taught to the children has generally been added at the end of each decade: "O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell. Lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in greatest need of thy mercy."
5 radition does hold that t. Dominic (d. 1 1) devised the rosary as we know it. Moved by a vision of the Blessed Mother, he preached the use of the rosary in his missionary work among the lbigensians, a group of fanatical heretics. he lbigensians, named after the town of lbi in southern France where they lived, believed that everything material was evil and everything spiritual was good. For this reason, they denied the incarnation of Our Lord for them, Jesus, true od becoming also true man and accepting our human nature, was simply unthinkable. Following this teaching, a person’s soul was thought to be imprisoned in the evil body. herefore, they abstained from marital love as well as procreation, because it was thought evil to imprison another soul in a body. heir greatest act of religion was called the endura, an act of suicide that freed the soul from the body. hey also fought against any authority that represented a kingdom of this world, thereby assassinating royal and church officials. he Church condemned these heretics, and t. Dominic tried to convert them through reasonable preaching and genuine Christian love. nfortunately, royal authority was less compassionate (Just as an aside, a travel show televised a program on southern France, and visited the town of lbi, noting that these people were "persecuted by the Church" the narrator failed to report that these people were suicidal heretics.). evertheless, t. Dominic used the rosary as a useful instrument to convert the lbigensians. Some scholars take exception to St. Dominic’s actual role in forming the rosary since the earliest accounts of his life do not mention it, the Dominican constitutions do not link him with it, and contemporaneous paintings of t. Dominic do not include it as a symbol to identify the saint. In 1 , Dom Louis ougaud stated, " he various elements which enter into the composition of that Catholic devotion commonly called the rosary are the product of a long and gradual development which began before t. Dominic’s time, which continued without his having any share in it, and which only attained its final shape several centuries after his death." However, other scholars would rebut that t. Dominic not so much "invented" the rosary as he preached its use to convert sinners and those who had strayed from the faith. Moreover, at least a do en popes have mentioned St. Dominic’s connection with the Rosary in various papal pronouncements, sanctioning his role as at least a "pious belief." he first such mention was made by ope lexander I in 1 5. In recent times, the rosary has been upheld and promoted as an effective means for spiritual nourishment. Many saints have encouraged the recitation of the rosary, including t. eter Canisius, t. hilip eri and t. Louis de Montfort. ope Leo III, often called "the ope of the osary," strived to maintain the tradition of this prayer, which he asserted was a strong spiritual weapon against evil (Supremi Apostolatus Officio, 1 ). ope ius I in 1 granted a plenary indulgence to anyone who recites the rosary in front of the Blessed acrament. Both Blessed ope John III and ope aul I also were great promoters of the rosary. he Enchiridion of Indulgences (1969), approved by Pope Paul VI, grants a plenary indulgence " … if the rosary is recited in a church or public oratory, or in a family group, a religious Community or pious association ... "(no. ). o mark the beginning of his 5th year as Holy Father, ope John aul II issued his apostolic letter, Rosarium Virginis Mariae whereby he instituted the Luminous Mysteries and again exhorted the faithful to use the rosary "to contemplate with Mary the face of Christ." hile dismissing any notion that the rosary distracts from the liturgy or was a hindrance to ecumenism, the Holy Father asserted, "But the most important reason for strongly encouraging the practice of the rosary is that it represents a most effective means of fostering among the faithful that commitment to the contemplation of the Christian mystery which I have proposed in the postolic Letter Novo Millennio Ineunte as a genuine ‘training in holiness’: ‘What is needed is a Christian life distinguished above all in the art of prayer’" (no. 5). herefore, the rosary is part of the spiritual history of the Church, to be cherished. It enables the faithful to participate in the living history of salvation, uniting us more closely with our avior and His Blessed Mother, and with the whole Church. he rosary needs to be part of the history of each individual and each family, for through this prayer the bonds of love are strengthened.
Fr. Saunders is a professor of catechetics and theology at Notre Dame Graduate School in Alexandria, Virginia. His book entitled traight nswers is available in Catholic bookstores or via the internet. This article is reprinted with permission, courtesy of the rlington Catholic Herald.
6 HOW TO PRAY THE ROSARY
he Rosary is made up of twenty "mysteries" (significant events or moments in the life of esus and ary), which are grouped into four series. he first contains Joyful Mysteries (recited on ondays and Saturdays) the second, the Luminous Mysteries ( hursdays) the third, the Sorrowful Mysteries ( uesdays and Fridays) and the fourth, the Glorious Mysteries (Wednesdays and Sundays).
1. Begin by making the Sign of the Cross and then say the Apostles’ Creed. I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell; the third day He arose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. Amen.
2. Pray the “Our Father” Our Father, who art in heaven; hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. Amen.
3. Pray the “Hail Mary” three times Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
4. Pray the Doxology (“Glory be…”) followed by the Fatima prayer Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of your Mercy. Amen.
5. Announce the Mystery of the Rosary, then pray one “Our Father”
6. Pray the “Hail Mary” ten times while meditating on the Mystery
7. Pray the Doxology (“Glory be…”)
8. Announce the next Mystery; then pray one “Our Father.” Repeat steps 6 and 7 and continue with Third, Fourth and Fifth Mysteries in the same manner. At the conclusion of the Rosary, pray the “Hail Holy Queen” and the closing prayer. Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed Fruit of they womb, Jesus. O clement. O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. O GOD, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech Thee, that by meditating upon these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.
9. Conclude by making the sign of the Cross.
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ord, increase our faith by Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Ph.D.
We all admire the heroes of faith like St. Francis (feast day, ctober ). bsolutely nothing stopped him in his pursuit of God’s glory. When, during the Crusades, he was captured by the Saracens, St. Francis challenged the imams to a duel to prove which was the true religion. “Light a bonfire,” Francis reportedly said to the Sultan, “and have your imam enter the fire along with me. Whoever emerges from the flames unhurt, his God is the true God.” he Sultan thought it was a good idea. is imam did not. ut from that moment on, the Sultan gave Francis and his friars safe passage passes to travel anywhere in Muslim territories unhindered so much was he moved by Francis’ faith. So how about us We identify more with the apostles’ request in this Sunday’s gospel. “Lord, increase our faith! ( uke 1 :5).
ou think the ord would comfort the disciples when they made this re uest. “There, there, now. Don’t feel too bad about yourselves. aving faith is hard!” No, that’s not how he handled it. His answer appears even a bit harsh: “If your faith was even the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this sycamore tree ‘be rooted up and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.”
esus sharpest rebukes, throughout Scripture, are in response to lack of faith. nd his most repeated command in the Gospels is “do not be afraid” which is better translated “stop fearing!”
Why can esus be so emphatic about faith and fear Is it really our fault if we feel shaky inside before the oliaths in our lives o, feeling shaky is not our fault. Feelings cannot be commanded.
ut faith is not a feeling. nd the fear that esus rebukes is not a feeling. From the biblical accounts of the agony of the arden, the ord trembled with fear and dread at the ordeal that was soon to begin. ut notice how he responded. e did not flee over the top of the ount of lives and disappear in the wilderness of udea. e stood his ground as darkness approached. I bet Peter felt a few butterflies as he stepped out of the boat to walk on the water. e may have faltered later, but at least, unlike the others, he stepped out of the boat. e refused to be paraly ed by fear.
he Church teaches that faith is one of the theological virtues. nd a virtue, says St. homas uinas, is a habit, a power or capacity that gets stronger when it is exercised and atrophies when it is not. So faith is like a spiritual muscle. We were born with muscles. Some people choose to develop them others do not. he way you develop them is to exercise them regularly and to do so against ever increasing resistance. ore weight on the bar may mean pain and strain, but it ultimately leads to stronger muscles.
In our new birth from above, through baptism, we are all given the gift of supernatural faith. Some Christians choose to develop this muscle and some do not. ou exercise it by making acts of faith both in prayer and in action. Before each Mass, I try to make an act of faith in the Lord’s true presence in his people, in his ordained minister, in the Word of od, and most especially in the sacrament of his precious body and blood. When faced with trials, I try to get a hold of my dismay and fear, and make an act of faith in od who has always brought me through troubled waters. When faced with intimidating problems, I try to walk forward despite the feeling that I may not do as well as David did facing his oliath.
he only way faith grows is to be challenged. So it is to pray for an increase of faith. ut if you ask for faith, know that this means giving the ord permission to put more weight on the bar. When he does, you’ve got to be willing to take a deep breath and lift. For, as St. Paul says, “God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power and love and self control (2 Timothy 1:8).”
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8 S T . O S E P H C A T H E D R A L P R E S E N T S FROM THE CATHEDRAL PULPIT Encounter Christ and His Church through Culture, Truth, and the Word
OCTOBER TH NOVEMBER TH DECEMBER TH "The Universal "The Centrality of Christ "Lessons for Evangelization Call to Mission" in Evangelization" from the New Tes ament"
presented by Dr. Ralph Martin presented by Monsignor Frank Lane presented by Dr. Mary Healy
All events will begin at 6:45pm at S . Joseph Cathedral and will feature a keynote presen ation, music, and a light reception.
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“What page, hat passage of the inspired oo s of the ld and e estaments is not the truest of guides for human life?” ~ Saint Benedict, from the le o ain ene ic
“I have been all things unholy. I o an o th ough e e an o th ough anyone.” ~SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI
Monday, September 30 ~ Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church
Holy Gospel: Luke 9:46-50 An argument arose among the disciples about which of them was the greatest. Jesus realized the intention of their hearts and took a child and placed it by his side and said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me. For the one who is least among all of you is the one who is the greatest.” Then John said in reply, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow in our company.” Jesus said to him, “Do not prevent him, for whoever is not against you is for you.”
Meditation: It is somewhat surprising to see that eve the disciples of Jesus argued about who is the greatest among them. And yet, as they are human, we see the appetite for glory and greatness seems to be inbred in all humans – even among the disciples! On one hand, who doesn't cherish the ambition to be "somebody" whom others admire rather than a "nobody"? Even the psalms speak about the glory God has destined for us. "You have made them a little lower than God, and crowned them with glory and honor" (Psalm 8:5). Jesus made a dramatic gesture by placing a child next to himself to show his disciples who really is the greatest in the kingdom of God. What can a little child possibly teach us about greatness? Children in the ancient world had no rights, position, or privileges of their own. They were socially at the "bottom of the rung" and at the service of their parents, much like the household staff and domestic servants. What is the significance of Jesus' gesture? Jesus elevated a little child in the presence of his disciples by placing the child in a privileged position of honor at his right side. It is customary, even today, to seat the guest of honor at the right side of the host. Who is the greatest in God's kingdom? The one who is humble and lowly of heart — who instead of asserting their rights willingly empty themselves of pride and self-seeking glory by taking the lowly position of a servant or child. Knowing this, do you still seek glory, fame and greatness among your human peers?
Prayer: O God, who gave the Priest Saint Jerome a living and tender love for Sacred Scripture, grant that your people may be ever more fruitfully nourished by your Word and find in it the fount of life. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Contemplation: We tend to search around looking for people to model our lives after, when Jesus, himself, is our model. He came not to be served, but to serve (Matthew 20:28). Paul the Apostles states that Jesus "emptied himself and took the form of a servant" (Phil. 2:7). Jesus lowered himself (he whose place is at the right hand of God the Father) and took on our lowly nature that he might raise us up and clothe us in his divine nature. "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble" (James 4:6). If we want to be filled with God's life and power, then we need to empty ourselves of everything which stands in the way — pride, envy, self-seeking glory, vanity, and possessiveness. God wants empty vessels so he can fill them with his own glory, power, and love (2 Cor. 4:7). Are you ready to humble yourself and to serve as Jesus did?
About Saint Jerome: One of the greatest Biblical scholars of Christendom, Saint Jerome was born of Christian parents at Stridon in Dalmatia around the year 345. Educated at the local school, he then studied rhetoric in Rome for eight years, before returning to Aquilea to set up a community of ascetics. When that community broke up after three years Jerome went to the east. He met an old hermit named Malchus, who inspired the saint to live in a bare cell, dressed in sackcloth, studying the Scriptures. He 11 learned ebrew from a rabbi. Then he returned to ntioch and was reluctantly ordained priest. With his bishop he visited onstantinople and became friendly with aints regory a ian en and regory of yssa. nd then in he went again to ome, to become the personal secretary of ope Damasus. ere he met his dearest friends, a wealthy woman called aula, her daughter ustochium and another wealthy woman named Marcella. ere too he began his finest wor . ommissioned by the pope, he began to revise the atin version of the psalms and the ew Testament, with immense care and scholarship. Jerome eventually translated the whole of the ible into the atin version which is nown as the ulgate. ut when Damasus died, his enemies forced the saint to leave ome. ccompanied by aula and ustochium, Jerome went to ethlehem. There he lived for thirty four years till his death in , building a monastery over which he presided and a convent headed first by aula and after her death by ustochium. The saint set up a hospice for the countless pilgrims to that place. is scholarship, his polemics, his treatises and letters often provo ed anger and always stimulated those who read them. lato located the soul of man in the head, he wrote, hrist located it in the heart.
Tuesday, October 1 ~ Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus, Virgin
Holy Gospel: Luke 9:51-56 When the days for Jesus to be ta en up were fulfilled, he resolutely determined to ourney to Jerusalem, and he sent messengers ahead of him. n the way they entered a amaritan village to prepare for his reception there, but they would not welcome him because the destination of his journey was Jerusalem. When the disciples James and John saw this they asked, “Lord, do you want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them?” Jesus turned and rebuked them, and they ourneyed to another village.
Meditation: re you surprised to see two of Jesus disciples praying for the destruction of a amaritan village The Jews and amaritans had been divided for centuries. Jewish pilgrims who passed through amaritan territory were often assaulted. Jesus did the unthin able for a Jew. e not only decided to travel through amaritan territory at personal ris , but he also as ed for hospitality in one of their villages Jesus offer of friendship was rebuffed. s there any wonder that the disciples were indignant and felt ustified in wanting to see retribution done to this village Wouldn t you respond the same way Jesus, however, rebu es his disciples for their lac of toleration. Jesus had set his face toward Jerusalem to die on a cross that all might be reconciled with od and be united as one people in hrist.
Prayer: od, who open your ingdom to those who are humble and to little ones, lead us to follow trustingly in the little way of aint Therese, so that through her intercession we may see your eternal glory revealed. Through our ord Jesus hrist, your on, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the oly pirit, one od, for ever and ever. men.
Contemplation: Tolerance is a much needed virtue today. ut aren t we often tolerant for the wrong thing or for the wrong motive hristian love see s the highest good of both one s neighbor and one s enemy. Ta e for e ample braham incoln, who as president was critici ed for his courtesy and tolerance towards his enemies during the American Civil War. President Lincoln’s response? He said: "Do I not destroy my enemies when ma e them my friends Which begs the uestion ow do you treat those who cross you and cause you trouble Do you see their good rather than their harm
About Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus – the “Little Flower” Marie Th r se Martin was born at len on, rance on January , , the youngest of five daughters. er father, ouis, was a watchma er, and her mother, elie, who died of breast cancer when Th r se was four, was a lace ma er. he was brought up in a model hristian home. While still a child she felt the attraction of the cloister, and at fifteen obtained permission to enter the armel of isieu . or the ne t nine years she lived a very ordinary religious life. There are no miracles, e ploits or austerities recorded of her. he attained a very high degree of holiness by carrying out her ordinary daily duties with perfect fidelity, having a childli e confidence in od s providence and merciful love and being ready to be at the service of others at all times. he also had a great love of the hurch and a eal for the conversion of souls. he prayed especially for priests. he died of consumption on eptember , , at the age of , and was canoni ed in . he has never ceased to fulfill her promise will pass my heaven in doing good on earth. er interior life is nown through her autobiography called Story of a Soul. ope John aul declared her a Doctor of the hurch in .
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ol o el tthew The disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven?” He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the ingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the ingdom of heaven. And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me. “See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father.”
e it tio Jesus warned his disciples to "not despise the little ones." od dwells with the lowly and regards them with compassion. His angels watch over them as guardians. od has not left us alone in our struggle "to refuse evil and to choose good" (ref. Isaiah 7:15). The angels are God’s "ministering spirits sent forth to serve, for the sake of those who are to obtain salvation" ref. Heb. : .
r er od, who in your unfathomable providence are pleased to send your holy Angels to guard us, hear our supplication as we cry to you, that we may always be defended by their protection and rejoice eternally in their company. hrough our Lord Jesus Christ, your on, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy pirit, one od, for ever and ever. Amen.
o te l tio aint asil the reat once said, " eside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd leading him to life." Angels ministered to Jesus after his temptation in the wilderness and during his agony in the arden of ethsemane. he angels will be present at Christ s return, which they will announce, to serve at his judgment ref. att. : . he angels tell us that this universe is not just materialistic. he fallen angels, led by atan, seek our destruction. If they cannot induce us to disown our faith and allegiance to Christ, they attempt to divert us from doing the will of od by distracting us with good things that weigh us down and make us indifferent towards the things of od. od gives us the help of his angelic hosts and he gives us spiritual weapons, the shield of faith and the breastplate of righteousness ref. phesians : , to resist the devil and his lies. hrough the gift of the Holy pirit, we, too, join with angelic choirs in singing the praises of od. Do you pause several times a day to give thanks to the Lord for his daily guidance and protection?
o t thi Fe t Angels are servants and messengers from God. “Angel” in Greek means “messenger.” In unseen ways the angels help us on our earthly pilgrimage by assisting us in work and study, helping us in temptation and protecting us from physical danger. he idea that each soul has assigned to it a personal guardian angel has been long accepted by the Church and is a truth of our faith. rom the ospel of today's liturgy we read: “See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father” (Matthew 18:10). The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that “the existence of the spiritual, non corporeal beings that acred cripture usually calls angels is a truth of faith (328).” From our birth until our death, man is surrounded by the protection and intercession of angels, particularly our guardian angel: “Beside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd leading him to life (336).” The Church thanks od for our helpers, the angels, particularly on this feast day and eptember which is the feast of aint ichael, aint abriel, and aint aphael, archangels. oday s feast appeared in pain during the si teenth century. It was e tended to the universal Church and made obligatory in .
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ol o el L e Jesus appointed seventy two other disciples whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit. He said to them, “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest. o on your way behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves. Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals and greet no one along the way. Into whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this household.’ If a peaceful person lives there, your peace will rest on him but if not, it will return to you. tay in the same house and eat and drink what is offered to you, for the laborer deserves his payment. Do not move about from one house to another. Whatever town you enter and they welcome you, eat what is set before you, cure the sick in it and say to them, ‘The Kingdom of God is at hand for you.’ Whatever town you enter and they do not receive you, go out into the streets and say, ‘The dust of your town that clings to our feet, even that we shake off against you.’ Yet know this: the Kingdom of God is at hand. I tell you, it will be more tolerable for odom on that day than for that town.”
e it tio In Jesus’ time seventy was held to be the number of nations throughout the world. Jesus commissioned the seventy to a two fold task: to speak in his name and to act with his power. Jesus gave them instructions for how they were to carry out their ministry. hey must go and serve as people without
13 guile, full of charity and peace, and simplicity. They must give their full attention to the proclamation of God’s kingdom and not be diverted by other lesser things. They must travel light only take what was essential and leave behind whatever would distract them — in order to concentrate on the task of speaking the word of the God. They must do their work, not for what they can get out of it, but for what they can give freely to others, without expecting reward or payment. “Poverty of spirit” frees us from greed and preoccupation with possessions and makes ample room for God’s provision. The Lord wants his disciples to be dependent on him and not on themselves.
r er God, who manifest your almighty power above all by pardoning and showing mercy, bestow, we pray, your grace abundantly upon us and make those hastening to attain your promises heirs to the treasures of heaven. Through our ord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
o te l tio What kind of harvest do you think the ord expects today? When Jesus commissioned seventy of his disciples to go on mission, he gave them a vision of a great harvest for the kingdom of God. Jesus frequently used the image of a harvest to convey the coming of God’s reign on earth. The harvest is the fruition of labor and growth — beginning with the sowing of seeds, then growth, and finally fruit for the harvest. In like manner, the word of God is sown in the hearts of receptive men and women who hear his word and who accept it with trust and obedience. The harvest Jesus had in mind was not only the people of Israel, but all the peoples (or nations) of the world. John the vangelist tells us that "God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" (ref. John 3:16).
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ol o el L e Jesus said to them, “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty deeds done in your midst had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would long ago have repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. But it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the udgment than for you. And as for you, Capernaum, ‘Will you be exalted to heaven? You will go down to the netherworld.’ Whoever listens to you listens to me. Whoever rejects you rejects me. And whoever rejects me rejects the one who sent me.”
e it tio Why was Jesus upset with these communities? The word woe is also translated as alas. It is as much as an expression of sorrowful pity as it is of anger. Why does Jesus lament and issue a stern warning? The people who heard the gospel here very likely responded with indifference. Jesus upbraids them for doing nothing epentance demands change – a change of heart and way of life. God's word is life giving and it saves us from destruction – the destruction of soul as well as body. Jesus' anger is directed toward sin and everything which hinders us from doing the will of God and receiving his blessing. In love he calls us to walk in his way of truth and freedom, grace and mercy, ustice and holiness.
r er God, by whose gift Saint Francis was conformed to Christ in poverty and humility, grant that, by walking in Francis' footsteps, we may follow your Son, and, through oyful charity, come to be united with you. Through our ord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
o te l tio If Jesus were to visit your neighborhood community and walk the streets of our town today, what would he say? Would he issue a warning like the one he gave to Chora in and Bethsaida? And how would you respond? Wherever Jesus went he did mighty works to show the people how much God had done for them. Chora in and Bethsaida had been blessed with the visitation of God. They heard the good news and experienced the wonderful works which Jesus did for them.
Scripture passages ( AB translation) courtesy of the .S. Conference of Catholic Bishops prayers are from The Roman Missal, Catholic Book Publishing, 2011 information about saints, solemnities, feasts and memorials courtesy of Catholic Culture. frlumpe:201
14 ~ Organizations in our Parish ~ LAST UPDATED: August 26, 2019
Members of our parish community have a wealth of ways to serve and feel a part of the parish family. Committees are formed to educate, enrich our faith, strengthen our parish and support Outreach organizations. We welcome you to join us in the committee(s) of your choice!
THE SAINT JOSEPH CATHEDRAL PASTORAL COUNCIL meets monthly at 6:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month; the Council is advisory in capacity to assist Fr. Robert Kitsmiller, as Rector, with parish issues, planning and coordination. Parishioners are welcome at Council meetings and can contact Council Chairs to address the Council: Ed Hueckel at (614) 329-1801, [email protected]. Members include: Ed Hueckel, President; Nico Franano, Vice President; Michael Elton, President Emeritus; Amanda Gillespie, Secretary; Rev. Mr. James Gorski, Rev. Mr. Thomas Johnston, Nick Farmer, Crystal Bensonhaver, Jake Neal, Tom Boor, Kathleen Tourgeman, Lisa Emrich, Rob Riepenhoff, and Ruth Baird.
CATHEDRAL EVENTS COMMITTEE: The Events committee plans social and fund-raising events throughout the year to foster a sense of community within the Cathedral Community. Meetings are scheduled as needed for any particular event. Contact Mandy Gillespie at [email protected] or (614) 604-7780.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: This committee supports the Saint Joseph Cathedral web site, and provides advice and support to the Pastoral Council and the Saint Joseph Cathedral parish on technology related topics. Contact Nick Farmer at [email protected].
LITURGICAL MINISTERS: Members of the Cathedral community take part in the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy as Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Hospitality Ministers/Greeters and Altar Servers. Review and training sessions are scheduled routinely with advance notification. Please contact Michael Elton at (614) 405-7770 or [email protected].
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA): Are you or is someone you know interested in coming into the Catholic faith? RCIA sessions have already begun for this year. For more information about RCIA and the process of becoming a fully-initiated member of the Catholic Church, please contact Mr. Jake Neal at [email protected] or (614) 224-1295; or Carol Keene at [email protected] or (614) 657-9528.
PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR) ~ CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD: As parents, you are the primary religious educators of your children. Our catechetical classes are here to support you. It is our goal to partner with you and your family along your faith journey. Saint Joseph Cathedral provides a program using the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd model for students enrolled in Grades Pre-K-Grade 8 who do not attend a Catholic School. The St. Joseph Cathedral PSR program meets on Sunday mornings in the undercroft from 9:00-10:15 a.m. For more information, please contact Mr. Jake Neal at [email protected] or (614) 224-1295.
SOCIAL JUSTICE AND CONCERNS COMMITTEE: This committee dedicates its efforts to those who are in need due to hunger and poverty, domestic and family violence, capital punishment, health and bio-ethics issues. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Michael Elton at (614) 405-7770 or [email protected].
VOCATIONS COMMITTEE: The Vocations Committee prays for vocations of Priests and Religious from our parish, from our Diocese and thro
15 ~ Taking Place in our Parish ~ THE OFFICE OF COMPLINE, October 6 at 9:00 p.m. On the first Sunday of the month (September-June), the men of the Cathedral Choir sing the Office of Compline. The Office lasts about 30 minutes and consists of psalms, short passages from scripture, an office hymn, a canticle (Nunc Dimittis), a responsory, collect and additional prayers. In keeping with the earliest practices of the monastic communities, Compline is offered when the work of the day is completed – a time when the quietness of evening settles over the hearts and minds of those who have come together. It is an opportunity for reflection, to offer gratitude for the blessings of the day which has passed, and to anticipate God’s gift of a new day to come. Join us for this unique spiritual experience. ANYONE INTERESTED in leading the prayers of the Holy Rosary prior to the 10:30 a.m. Mass should contact Michael Elton (614-286-7770 or [email protected]). The assignments will be on a rotating schedule based on the availability of the participants.
~ In, Around and Near the Diocese of Columbus ~
COME AND JOIN US IN OUR MONTHLY SACRED HEART MASS AND DEVOTION at Holy Cross Church on October 4 at 7:30 p.m. As it is the Month of the Holy Rosary, please bring flowers for the floral offering to Our Lady. Immediately following the Mass will be Adoration with structured prayers. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will also be available during Adoration. Benediction is around 11:00 p.m.
OHIO DOMINICAN TO HOST PREVIEW DAYS ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 AND NOVEMBER 9: All high school students are invited to attend Ohio Dominican University’s Preview Days from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 5 and November 9. The free events will take place on ODU’s campus at 1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus. Students will have a chance to tour campus, explore majors, and learn about ODU’s Honors and Early Admission programs. Register today at ohiodominican. edu/Preview.
BUILDING A CULTURE OF LIFE CONFERENCE: Leadership, Bioethics, Respect Life is Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. John Neumann Church, 9633 E. State Route 37, Sunbury. Topics include pro-life public policy, our response to racism, advanced medical directives, pro-life youth, and a message from Bishop Brennan. Sponsored by the diocesan Office for Social Concerns, Marriage & Family Life Office, and Greater Columbus Right to Life. Cost: $25.00/Students $10.00. Register by October 14. For a list of speakers and to register, visit https://bclc2019.eventbrite.com or call 614-241-2540.
BISHOP ROBERT BRENNAN TO ADDRESS CATHOLIC MEN’S LUNCHEON CLUB on Friday, October 4th. Please join us Friday, October 4 at St. Patrick Church in downtown Columbus for lunch and comments from The Most Reverend Robert Brennan, Bishop of Columbus. The October luncheon is sponsored by the Serra Clubs of Columbus. Serra Columbus promotes and supports vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and religious life. For more information, visit www.serracolumbus.org. Mass begins at 11:45 a.m., followed by lunch at 12:10 p.m. and Bishop Brennan’s remarks. Free parking available in the Columbus State Grant Avenue parking lot (25-S) across the street from St. Patrick. No reservations necessary. $10.00 covers the lunch and meeting. Bring a friend! For information, visit www.catholicmensministry.com/cmlc or contact Craig Heppner, CMLC President at [email protected].
MASS OF INCLUSION – Celebrating the unique gifts of people with special needs. Bishop Robert Brennan will celebrate Mass on Sunday, October 6, at 5:00 p.m., at St. Catharine Church, 500 S. Gould Road, Columbus. Open to all in the diocese, the Mass will celebrate the unique gifts of those with physical and mental disabilities as well as their caretakers. A reception will follow. To encourage an inclusive, welcoming environment, there will be sign language interpretation, wheelchair accessibility, and low-gluten hosts. Sponsored by SPICE (Special People in Catholic Education). Additionally, it is hoped that lay ministry roles within the Mass can be filled by individuals with special needs. If there are individuals with special needs currently serving your parish as an altar server, Eucharistic minister, lector, or cantor, please contact Mary Ginn Ryan at 614-354-6945 or Cathryn O’Connell at St. Catharine at 614-231-4509.
HOLY FAMILY SOUP KITCHEN & FOOD PANTRY serves hundreds of homeless and low-income guests every weekday in Franklinton. We need your prayers, and we could really use your hands, too! To volunteer, contact us anytime at holypantry1@ gmail.com or 614-461-9444, or Facebook: @holypantry. Come serve Christ face-to-face in the poor!
BETHESDA HEALING MINISTRY-POST ABORTION HEALING: The school bells are ringing. This could be a trigger for your motherhood if such an occasion is cause for you to remember the additional child who might have been dancing out the door. If these traditional motherhood experiences come to mind, it is normal and often an opportunity to be with other mothers who share the same inner longing and sadness. Abortion does have a memory. As the healing love of Jesus enters your heart and relationships, you will come to seek the intercessory prayer of your child who now rests in eternal joy. We welcome you on this journey. You are not alone. Bethesda Healing Ministry invites and welcomes you to come. There is a light in the window. Please call Bethesda Healing Ministry confidential phone lines at 614-309-2651 or 614-309-0157 or visit our website at www.bethesdahealing.org. 16 PLEASE KEEP THESE PARISHIONERS IN YOUR PRAYERS: Tim Acton, Mary Antonelli, Jack Beckman, Carrie Boor, Christopher Clark, Larry Edwards, Thom Gall, Dr. Lianna Goetz, Frank Houchins, Ruth Harper, Tanya Ingle, Chris Katanyuta, Anna Katanyuta, Denise Lager, Mary McNellis, Sharon Merhar, Maria Paras, Linda Pauley, Susan Bateman Severs, David Simmons, Katie Finneran Slattery, Michael Sonderman, Sandra Valencia, Mark Watkins, Matthew Watkins, and Dora Zweydorff.
DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL ALMS FOR THE POOR BOX? Located in the wall near the Broad Street entrance, this box and the funds you provide are important. At the Cathedral, these Alms for the Poor go to pay for the food that is distributed daily at the Cathedral to the poor and needy – up to 150 food bags (usually containing a sandwich, fruit, chips & cookie, bottled water), and on many winter days, hot coffee and hot cocoa. Help us provide this most basic necessity – food – to those in need by donating to our poor box.
LOW-GLUTEN* HOSTS are available at the 10:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Sunday Masses. Worshippers can receive low-gluten Holy Communion from the center aisle from the Master of Ceremonies (please identify yourself to the Celebrant). *contains less than 0.01% gluten content & meets the standard set by the Holy See & U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Bishop’s Annual Appeal (BAA) Update ~ September 20, 2019
Saint Joseph Cathedral Goal established by the Diocese $53,293.14
Enhanced Goal (additional $50,000) for the replacement and motorization of our Handicapped Entrance Doors for persons with disabilities $103,293.14
Total pledges to-date – THANK YOU! $78,439.76 WE ARE 75% OF THE WAY! NOT FAR TO GO. Amount still needed THANK YOU! $24,853.38
Percent of parish participation 15%
Our new web page Online Giving is available for you to make regular Sunday Offertory contributions to the Cathedral parish, including your BAA contributions. This option makes use of current technology and security standards, and allows you to easily set up recurring contributions. It also enables our parish to take advantage of new tools to become more efficient.
Online Giving Benefits • Secure and confidential. No need to share payment information with the parish office. • Efficient. Set up direct withdrawals from your: • checking account • savings account • credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) • Simple. Start, stop and change your contributions at any time. • Convenient. No need to write a check or have cash available. Online Giving is intended to be a convenient tool for you to use, and we strongly support both Online Giving and offertory envelopes for your regular contributions to the Cathedral parish. Online Giving is the electronic way to participate in the weekly offertory.
Start giving online today! 1. Visit our parish website at www.saintjosephcathedral.org and click on the online giving link. 2. Create a secure account. 3. Schedule your recurring Sunday Offertory gifts. 4. Scroll down the alphabetical listing to Bishop’s Annual Appeal and make your recurring gift.
17 TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 29, 2019
We all have been given great power by God in the form of Time, Talents, and Treasure. Today’s readings remind us that this power is meant to be used for great good. And, the failure to do so has eternal consequences. We see the urgency for us to put our powers to good use in today’s Gospel passage from Luke. Our Lord tells the rather chilling parable of the rich man who ignored poor Lazarus during their lifetimes. At the moment of the rich man’s death, he goes down to the netherworld while Lazarus is taken to the eternal joy and comfort in the bosom of Abraham. The rich man keenly regrets his indifference towards the needs of Lazarus, but it is too late for regret. His choices have played out, and now the rich man will face the consequences of his failure to use the gifts God gave him. Pursuit of God’s kingdom and care for the poor are not trifling matters. Our Lord makes this clear to us over and over in the Scriptures and the constant teachings of our 2,000 year-old Church. We are free to ignore these teachings and live instead for ourselves, but there will be tragic results for us in the end. And, because we are made for eternity, living selfishly on this earth doesn’t really bring us true happiness anyway. So how can we use our great powers for great good? By embracing a stewardship way of life. By putting God first in all areas of our lives – in the way we spend our time, the ways we share our talents, the ways we give of our financial resources. Stewardship living calls us out of our comfort zone and into commitment to the Lord and the things that matter to Him. (www.thecatholicsteward.com)
Your contribution supports the work and operations of Saint Joseph Cathedral, our music and education programs, and all other aspects of our community outreach. Please be generous in your support of these important endeavors. In addition to making a contribution through the Offertory basket, you can contribute electronically through your checking account, or through your Visa, MasterCard or Discover account by going online to the Financial Stewardship page on our web site at www.saintjosephcathedral.org, by sending a text message to 614- 721-4184, or by scanning the QR code to the left with your smartphone QR Scanner Application.
YOUR OFFERTORY IS A GIFT TO GOD: If your Offertory is not made electronically, please use your parish Offertory envelope to thoughtfully, prayerfully choose your gift and present it eagerly to Our Lord. Many times families will ask for a letter stating that they are registered, participating members of our parishes in order to become a Godparent, Confirmation Sponsor or simply to enroll in one of our Catholic schools. Using our electronic giving or envelope system makes our job easier and allows us to honestly say, “Yes! This family is registered and actively participating here in our parish!”
YOUR OFFERING TO GOD ~ THANK YOU!
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