CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2021 SPECIAL SECTION INSIDE The TIMES CatholicThe Diocese of Columbus’ Information Source January 31, 2021 • FOURTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME • Volume 70:9 Inside this issue Black History Month: A series of four programs on Saturdays in February spotlighting six men and women on the road to sainthood will be facilitated through the diocese’s Ethnic Ministries Office, Page 4 Respect for Life: A Respect Life Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral and the Roe Remembrance event at the Ohio Statehouse to pray and witness for the end of abortion took place on Friday, Jan. 22, Page 9 Sacred scripture: Father Timothy Hayes offers his reflections on the scripture readings at Masses for the fourth and fifth Sundays of ordinary time on the Church calendar, Page 12 DIOCESAN PARISHES TO PARTICIPATE IN 40 DAYS OF ADORATION DURING LENT Pages 2-3 Catholic Times 2 January 31, 2021 Diocese to begin 40 Days of Adoration on Ash Wednesday Bishop Robert Brennan calls upon though local parishes are sponsoring oration. When we’re in front of the monstrance so that we can focus even the Diocese of Columbus to celebrate each day of Adoration, the entire Di- Blessed Sacrament we experience the more sharply on the presence of the Jesus Christ’s Real Presence in Eu- ocese of Columbus is asked to par- Lord’s presence in a very profound Lord in the Eucharist. You see, it’s im- charist in a special way this Lent. ticipate. An ancient custom from the way. To me, that is what I enjoy most portant simply to be with the Lord,” Starting on Ash Wednesday, Feb- church of Rome is to visit a different about Adoration - having that moment said Bishop Brennan. ruary 17, the diocese will launch 40 “stational church” each day of Lent. to simply pour out my heart and may- The second reason for the Lenten Days of Adoration. Every day for 40 In the same manner, the people of be say nothing, but just be there with 40 Days of Adoration throughout the days, a different parish throughout the church of Columbus are invited the Lord as a friend.” diocese is to prepare for planning for the diocese will host Exposition of to visit and spend time with Jesus in The reason for this Lenten 40 Days the future presence of the Church and the Blessed Sacrament for Adoration the Eucharist at as many different host of Adoration campaign is twofold. her mission to evangelize the local throughout the day. parishes on their day of Adoration. First, emerging from the COVID pan- community. Bishop Brennan’s stated Some of the hosting parishes will The schedule of host parishes is avail- demic, it is fitting to celebrate the great goal for diocesan planning is to “build expose the Eucharist for 24 hours or able at columbuscatholic.org/40days. gift of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. belief and reliance on the Eucharist longer. Others will expose the Blessed Bishop Brennan invites everyone Many have not yet returned from the through opportunities for Adoration, Sacrament after their morning Mass to a time of Adoration this Lent. temporary halt to public Masses and Confession and a return to public and conclude with Benediction in the “Our habit of adoring the Lord is from the dispensation from the obli- worship” and to “engage all individ- evening. so very appropriate. Remember at the gation to attend Sunday Mass. This ual Catholics to reflect upon the Real Parishioners and families of host Last Supper, the night before Jesus special time of Adoration is an invita- Presence of the Lord in their lives and parishes, neighboring parishes and died, what did he say?” asked Bishop tion for all Catholics to remember the how they can share that presence with Catholic school communities are en- Brennan. “He brought his disciples in centrality of Christ’s Real Presence. others.” couraged to volunteer for shifts to the garden and he said to them. ‘Stay “There are times where we have For more information, visit colum- pray before the Blessed Sacrament on with me. Pray with me.’ That’s what Adoration through Exposition when buscatholic.org/40days. A schedule the parish’s designated day. Even Jesus is inviting us into during Ad- the Blessed Sacrament is exposed in a can be found on the next page. Local news and events Mass for religious to be celebrated on Feb. 2 Bishop Robert Brennan will cel- the buildings at 6:15 p.m., followed Order of Malta sponsoring operates a Center of Care at the St. ebrate a Mass dedicated to all the by Mass at 6:30 and Eucharistic Ado- John Center, which offers free medical priests, deacons, lay brothers and re- ration and praise, with the Sacrament Mass for Anointing of the Sick and dental services to anyone. The or- ligious sisters of the diocese at 5:15 of Reconciliation, at 7. The blessing The Columbus Region of the Or- ganization has 14,000 members in 120 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2 in Columbus St. will be preceded by social time and der of Malta is sponsoring a Mass for nations and more than 100,000 volun- Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St. refreshments in Murphy Hall at 5:30. the Anointing of the Sick at 9:30 a.m. teers who serve the sick and the poor. That day is designated by the Catho- The new 6,503-square-foot center Sunday, Feb. 9 in Columbus Holy It has served the Catholic Church lic Church as the World Day of Prayer will house additional meeting rooms, Rosary-St. John Church, 648 S. Ohio and the world for more than 900 years, for Consecrated Life and also is the offices and an auxiliary worship and Ave. The celebrant will be Father is considered a sovereign entity rec- Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, conference room with a warming Thomas Blau, OP, of the Columbus ognized by international law, main- traditionally known as Candlemas kitchen. Improvements to the Lamy St. Patrick Priory. Priests will be on tains neutrality and independence as a Day, a day when candles are blessed. Center and the school include an area hand to administer the Sacrament of faith-based institution and has a seat The Mass will be preceded by a that will seat 250 people and have a Anointing of the Sick to all who wish at the United Nations. Holy Hour for vocations to the conse- commercial kitchen. It will serve as a to receive it. Those interested in attending the crated life at 4 p.m., followed by the school cafeteria during the day and a The Mass will be followed at 10:30 Mass and reception are asked to con- blessing of candles. large social hall, with additional stor- by a reception in the St. John Center, tact Len Barbe at [email protected] age space, on evenings and weekends. next to the church. The speaker will or (614) 738-2464. Newark parish to dedicate The parish’s next major project be Mark Nehrbas, director of Chris- will involve deferred maintenance tian outreach at Franciscan Universi- new faith center ty of Steubenville. His topic will be Church of the Resurrection The new faith and family center at work and creation of a maintenance reserve fund. Funds for the work just “A Pilgrimage of Healing Grace.” He announces Adoration schedule Newark St. Francis de Sales Church, will discuss the healing he believes The Church of the Resurrection, 40 Granville St., along with a renova- completed came from a parish capital campaign and a generous gift from an he received at the Marian shrine in 6300 E. Dublin-Granville Road, will tion project for the parish’s hall and Lourdes from a six-year battle with host 33 hours of perpetual Eucharis- school, will be dedicated on Wednes- anonymous donor. The parish has more than 1,340 stomach cancer. day, Feb. 5. The Order of Malta, in cooperation Bishop Robert Brennan will bless families and has been serving the community since 1842. with the Catholic Medical Association, See LOCAL NEWS, Page 13 Front Page photo: Bishop Robert J. Brennan: President & Publisher 40 DAYS OF ADORATION Doug Bean: Editor ([email protected]) The diocese will launch at Tim Puet: Reporter ([email protected]) K. 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