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

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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. Colston-Woodruff: Graphic Designer the start of Lent next month Mailing Address: 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH 43215 a 40 Days of Adoration Copyright © 2021. All rights reserved. Catholic Times (USPS 967-000) (ISSN 745-6050) is the official Editorial/Advertising: (614) 224-5195 FAX (614) 241-2518 campaign with participation newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus, Ohio. It is Subscriptions: (614) 224-6530 FAX (614) 241-2573 from churches throughout published every other week throughout the year. Subscrip- ([email protected]) the diocese. CT file photo tion rate: $25 per year, or call and make arrangements with Postmaster: Send address changes to Catholic Times, 197 E. Gay St., Columbus your parish. Postage Paid at Columbus OH 43218. OH 43215. Please allow two to four weeks for change of address. January 31, 2021 Catholic Times 3

St. Mary, German Village 684 S. 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43206 12 7AM to 9PM Sacred Heart, New Philadelphia 139 3rd St NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 13 8AM to 8PM St. Michael the Archangel 40 DAYS OF 5750 N. High St, Worthington, OH 43085 8AM to 8PM St. Joseph, Dover 613 N. Tuscarawas Ave, Dover, OH 44622 ADORATION 14 9:30AM to 9PM St. Mary Magdalene, Columbus ASH WEDNESDAY TO PALM SUNDAY 473 S. Roys Ave, Columbus, OH 43204 6PM to 8PM St. Joseph, Plain City 140 West Ave, Plain City, OH 43064 March 15 6AM to 9PM St. Thomas, Columbus St. Agatha, Upper Arlington 767 N. Cassady Ave, Columbus, OH 43219 1860 Northam Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43221 1 9AM to 9PM 16 8:30AM to 8:30PM Holy Name, Columbus Blessed Sacrament, Newark 154 E. Patterson Ave, Columbus, OH 43202 394 E. Main St, Newark, OH 43055 February 2 Monday 9PM to Tuesday 9PM 17 8AM to 10PM St. Joseph Cathedral St. Brendan the Navigator, Hilliard St. Francis de Sales, Newark 212 E. Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215 4475 Dublin Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026 40 Granville St, Newark, OH 43055 17 8AM to 8PM 3 7AM to 9PM 18 Wednesday 7PM to Thursday 7PM St. Vincent de Paul, Mt. Vernon St. Mary, Waverly St. James the Less, Columbus 303 E. High St, Mt. Vernon, OH 43050 407 S. Market St, Waverly, OH 45690 1652 Oakland Park Ave, Columbus, OH 43224 18 Wednesday 5PM to Thursday 5PM 6:30AM to 7:30PM 19 9AM to 9PM St. Patrick, Columbus St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Pickerington Immaculate Conception, Columbus 280 N. Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215 600 Hill Rd N, Pickerington, OH 43147 414 E. N. Broadway St, Columbus, OH 43214 19 7:30AM to 8PM 9AM to 7PM 19 7AM to 8PM St. John Neumann, Sunbury St. Margaret of Cortona, Columbus St. Mary of the Annunciation, Portsmouth 9633 E, OH-37, Sunbury, OH 43074 1600 N. Hague Ave, Columbus, OH 43204 5th & Market St, Portsmouth, OH 45662 20 7:30AM to 8PM 4 6:30AM to 7:30PM 20 9AM to 9PM Immaculate Conception, Kenton St. Matthew the Apostle, Gahanna St. Cecilia, Columbus 215 E. North St, Kenton, OH 43326 807 Havens Corners Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230 434 Norton Rd, Columbus, OH 43228 21 9AM to 9PM 5 7AM to 9PM 4:30AM to 4:30PM St. Joan of Arc, Powell St. Brigid of Kildare, Dublin St. Patrick, London 10700 Liberty Rd, Powell, OH 43065 7179 Avery Road, Dublin, OH 43017 61 S. Union St, London, OH 43140 22 7:30AM to 8PM 9AM to 5PM 21 8 AM to 8 PM St. Mark, Lancaster St. Colman of Cloyne, Washington C.H. St. Peter, Columbus 324 Gay St, Lancaster, OH 43130 219 S. North St , Washington C.H., OH 43160 6899 Smoky Row Rd, Columbus, OH 43235 23 8:30AM to 9PM 6 9AM to 9PM 22 9 AM to 9 PM Our Lady of Peace, Columbus Church of the Resurrection, New Albany St. Andrew, Upper Arlington 20 E. Dominion St, Columbus, OH 43214 6300 E. Dublin-Granville Rd, New Albany, OH 43054 1899 McCoy Rd, Columbus, OH 43220 24 8:30AM to 9PM 7 11AM to 9PM 23 9 AM to 9 PM St. Mary of the Assumption, Lancaster St. Paul the Apostle, Westerville St. Pius X, Reynoldsburg 132 S. High St, Lancaster, OH 43130 313 N. State St, Westerville, OH 43082 1051 S. Waggoner Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43060 25 7:30AM to 9PM 8 Sunday 7PM to Monday 7PM 24 9 AM to 9 PM Our Lady of Lourdes, Ada Christ the King, Columbus Holy Family, Columbus 300 E. Highland Ave, Ada, OH 45810 2777 E. Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43209 584 W. Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215 26 9AM to 9PM 9 7AM to 8PM 25 Thursday 8AM to Friday at 12PM St. Mary, Marion St. Rose of Lima, New Lexington St. Mary, Delaware 251 N. Main St, Marion, OH 43302 309 N. High St, New Lexington, OH 43764 82 E. William St, Delaware, OH 43015 27 Friday 7PM to Saturday 7PM 10 8:30AM to 9PM 26 9:30AM to 6PM St. Anthony of Padua, Columbus St. Christopher, Columbus St. Bernadette, Lancaster 1300 Urban Dr, Columbus, OH 43229 1420 Grandview Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 1343 Wheeling Rd NE, Lancaster, OH 43130 7AM to 8PM 11 9AM to 4PM 27 4AM to 4PM St. Leo’s Oratory, Columbus St. Peter, Chillicothe St. Catharine of Sienna, Columbus 221 Hanford St, Columbus, OH 43206 118 Church St, Chillicothe, OH 45601 500 S. Gould Rd, Columbus, OH 43209 28 10:30AM to 9PM 10AM to 7PM 28 9:30AM to 8PM

Updated 1/25/2021 columbuscatholic.org/40days Catholic Times 4 January 31, 2021 Black history series honors six on road to sainthood Prior to my arrival in Columbus, I had the honor these six responded to the Lord, “Speak, for your of serving as rectora for the 512th Women’s Cursillo UNITY IN COMMUNITY servant is listening” (1 Sam. 3:10). Weekend in the Diocese of Richmond, Virginia. Our Pamela Harris You are invited to learn more about these shining theme, “Chosen and Anointed,” was taken from the examples of virtue and faith during February. As a readings of that weekend, Ep. 1:3-14 and Mk. 6:7-13. Pamela Harris is the director of the diocesan Office for part of the Office of Ethnic Ministries Black History St. Paul’s message to the Ephesians in the Scrip- Ethnic Ministries. Month Celebration, we are collaborating with oth- ture passage above strikes at the heart of who we er dioceses throughout the country to host Cardinal are as a Christian community – imitators of Christ, It is in this message of being chosen and anointed Wilton Gregory and Bishop Joseph N. Perry in cel- striving to live a life of holiness. We were chosen with which we find ourselves answering the call to ebrating the lives of: to be a living witness to the Gospel. The Catechism be missionary disciples. Our Church has a diverse • Pierre Toussaint and Mary Elizabeth Lange emphasizes our predestined role as sons and daugh- group of men and women – priests, religious and (Saturday, Feb. 6) ters “even as he chose us in him before the foun- lay persons – whose inspiring and fascinating lives • Henriette Delille and Augustus Tolton (Satur- dation of the word” (CCC1077), to be holy and elevated them to sainthood. We need only spend day, Feb. 13) blameless before God. time with the holy ones of God, study their lives • Julia Greeley and Thea Bowman (Saturday, In the Gospel of St. Mark, we are introduced to and ponder how their stories can impact our spiri- Feb. 20) the sending forth of the 12 Apostles to teach and tual journey. • Augustus Tolton: Renewal, Restoration and preach the Gospel. Jesus – priest, prophet and king Next month, we can go in depth into the lives of Reconciliation (Feb. 27) – extends the same commission to us today. Guid- six African American men and women on the road Bishop Robert Brennan will give a welcome mes- ed by the Holy Spirit, anointed at our baptism and to sainthood. God calls each of us by name to serve sage on Feb. 27. at other sacraments, we are charged with the same in various capacities. Like Samuel of the Old Testa- Register online for this free event at eventbrite. mission. We are called to live the Gospel by our ment, the Lord called Julia Greeley to fill her small com/e/134671105903; each program starts at 4 p.m. words and deeds, by listening to the word of God red wagon with food and clothing to deliver to those For more information, contact the Office of Eth- and by following the command to love God and in need. Like Samuel, the Lord called Sister Thea nic Ministries, ethnicministries@columbuscatho- love others. Bowman to address the United States Conference lic.org or (614) 221-7990. of Catholic Bishops in 1987. And, like Samuel, Church honors MLK with virtual presentation By Jenna Mar legacy. Father Taylor is the first Afri- has done, but what God has allowed Father Taylor emphasized that the can American ordained a priest in the him to do.” mission of Catholics is to make the After a year of unprecedented na- Archdiocese of Cincinnati, where he Father Taylor explained the impor- world a better place: “God is going to tional turmoil and tragedy, the com- serves as pastor at St. Joseph Church. tance of the holiday in the context of ask you for an accounting – did you munity of Columbus Holy Rosary-St. In his address, Father Taylor drew the life today, how King’s mission and do what you were supposed to do? John Church held its annual Martin connection between the Catholic and legacy are remembered this year as Did you reach out and help someone Luther King Day Celebration virtual- American ideals of love, unity and many Americans fight for equality in need?” ly on Jan. 15. Father Ramon Owera, equality. and justice. He challenged the audience to re- church pastor, opened the event by He reinforced the importance of “We are a part of that legacy,” Fa- flect on their lives and ask, “Have you welcoming virtual attendees to a cele- Martin Luther King Day by saying ther Taylor said. “We have come from done something to make someone’s bration that is one of the oldest in the that King is “the first person of Afri- his rich legacy with a responsibility life a little better?” city, held each year since 1986 when can descent who has been recognized … a role to play.” After a litany of prayers featuring the holiday was first observed. on a national holiday, the first African During a time when many in the photos of those who have perished at Keynote speaker Father Reynaldo American whose holiday is celebrated country are calling for unity – in the hands of injustice, Bishop Robert S. Taylor delivered a powerful mes- in all 50 states, (and) the first African dealing with the COVID-19 pandem- Brennan addressed the virtual audi- sage of hope, reminding viewers why American who again has been recog- ic, promoting racial justice and heal- ence, saying that together as Amer- America celebrates King’s life and nized for the great work not that he ing political divisions – Father Taylor icans we grieve for those who have said that, as Americans, we are united, died fighting for equality. above all, by human dignity. 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February 2021 we must maintain.” January 31, 2021 Catholic Times 5 Protecting life, free speech should be priorities The events of the past few days, weeks, months Many Americans are beginning to dump their exist- and years should not diminish Catholics’ fervor to EDITOR’S REFLECTIONS ing social media and moving to alternative platforms protect the unborn and work toward the end of pro- Doug Bean (if those are not shut down, too) or get off altogether. cured abortion in this country. Maybe that’s not such a bad thing because, let’s Some of us witnessed in person last Friday, Jan. media platforms. be honest, while social media can be a viable com- 22, an open hostility toward the sanctity of life. Oth- Where it stops, nobody knows. munications tool, it has flaws. ers watching the livestream of the Respect Life Mass During the past decade, the world has witnessed How much time do you spend each day on Face- at St. Joseph Cathedral and many others seeing or the increasing influence and gradual takeover of book, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest or TikTok? Are reading news reports afterward were stunned by an communication by social media giants Twitter and those minutes or hours constructive and well spent? invasion of demonstrators in a sacred space. Facebook and companies such as Google that con- Is scrolling through your feed to see what “friends” As sad as that was to watch, it’s even sadder to trol web browsers, email and internet searches. are up to deepening your relationship with God, or think that in the 48 years since the Supreme Court’s Their power has escalated to a point where they does it lead to near occasions of sin? Roe v. Wade decision, more than 60 million babies can take down personal and media accounts that fail This isn’t a blanket condemnation of social me- have been aborted in the United States. They were to conform to their own social constructs or agendas. dia. It has meaningful uses – and the Church wants denied the chance to live outside the womb and be- Pro-life organizations explaining the gruesome- us to utilize all available communication tools to come the people whom God intended them to be. ness of an abortion, for example, have seen their evangelize – but maybe it’s time to examine more And while our focus continunes to be on protect- accounts suspended or flagged by Facebook or closely the items you post and read each day. ing human life, there’s another matter of grave con- Twitter and have had to petition for access to be Faithful people should not let themselves be dis- cern that also involves protecting a sacred right. restored. Meanwhile, abortion advocates mostly go tracted by the actions of others who are determined to And that’s freedom of speech. unchecked. suppress the freedom of speech or religion, particular- Everyone, especially journalists, considers free This is not a conspiracy theory. Investigate for yourself. ly on the issue of protecting the sanctity of human life. speech a fundamental right protected by the U.S. What’s next? Will the Catholic Church and other Never stop praying for an end to abortion. Never be Constitution. If this country values democracy, cit- religions be in the cross hairs? afraid to defend life. It is the preeminent issue of our izens must have the right to express their opinions Think about this: If Big Tech doesn’t like a Church time, and the scourge from which all evil flows. Every whether one agrees or disagrees with them. teaching, such as traditional marriage or protections for human person is created equal, and we must trust God That’s not to say that hateful speech should be violating a person’s moral conscience rights on issues to decide who lives and who passes into eternal life. condoned, but in the past month our nation has seen such as artificial contraception, will Twitter, Facebook or O, Mary, our life, our sweetness and our hope, an alarming rash of censorship, mainly on social YouTube suspend the account? pray for us. President Biden and a Catholic inflection point For as many of you as were baptized into Christ we know by reason cannot be checked at the door of have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, the city council chamber, the mayor’s office, the state there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male THE CATHOLIC DIFFERENCE legislature, the Congress, the governor’s mansion or nor female: for you are all one in Christ Jesus (Ga- George Weigel the White House. latians 3:27-28). George Weigel is the Distinguished Senior The bishops, for their part, bear a unique respon- Catholics who take this apostolic teaching serious- Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Cen- sibility before Christ the Lord for the sacramental ly will understand that our first obligation toward our ter in Washington, D.C. integrity of the Church. That episcopal duty is not brother in Christ, President Joseph R. Biden Jr., is to ` an internal ecclesiastical matter only; defaults in be in Christian solidarity with him through prayer. exercising it have serious public impacts. For if the We pray for his health, strength and courage. We the Gospel and the Church teach are grave moral U.S. bishops fail to maintain what the Latin Ameri- pray that he be granted the gift Solomon asked of evils and injustices. can bishops in 2007 (including the man who would God: wisdom in governance. We pray for his deep- In 2020, the Catholic conversation in the United become pope in 2013) called the “eucharistic coher- ening conversion to Christ. Solidarity in prayer is States was distorted by the high-decibel screeching ence” of the Church, the message is inevitably con- the first duty of American Catholics toward the new of apocalyptic conspiracy theorists, on the one hand, veyed into the public space that the Church is not president today. That is bedrock Catholicism. and by dissembling about the unique gravity of the really serious about the gravity of certain contested There is no doubt, however, that the inauguration life issues and potential threats to religious freedom, issues of public policy. And that makes the work of of President Biden, the second baptized Catholic to on the other. Clarity about the complementary ways the laity in public debate, electoral politics and gov- attain the presidency of the United States, creates an in which Catholics in different stations of life exer- ernance much more difficult. inflection point for Catholicism in America, as we cise responsibility for the moral and political health It gives me no pleasure to note that such signals of strive to be a communion of disciples in mission. of the Republic was difficult to achieve. Perhaps, unseriousness have been sent too often in recent de- Were he to follow through on campaign promises though, it is not too late to understand our respective cades: as when bishops failed to ensure “eucharistic to bring the Little Sisters of the Poor to heel over the responsibilities and their interaction. coherence” by making it clear – privately if possible, provision of contraceptives, some of them abortifa- I agree with those who argued last year that the pri- publicly if necessary – that Catholic public officials cients, to their employees; were he to support feder- mary responsibility for effective Catholic witness in who actively facilitate grave evils should not present al funding of abortion, at home and internationally public life rests with lay Catholics. Lay Catholics are themselves for Holy Communion. That default has through U.S. foreign aid; were his administration to to be salt and light in society, including politics. Lay serious effects on the spiritual well-being of Catholic promote the practices of euthanasia and physician-as- Catholics have a baptismal responsibility to be mis- officeholders. It also impedes lay efforts to promote sisted suicide; if, through his Department of Health sionary disciples, whether as citizens meeting their the culture of life, and thus the health of the Repub- and Human Services, he were to hollow out religious civic obligations or as public officials. No Catholic lic, through legislation and legal action. freedom by repealing the federal regulations that gets a pass on responsible citizenship. Lay responsibility for Catholic witness in public now protect the conscience rights of Catholic doc- Moreover, no Catholic public official can, with life and episcopal responsibility for the Church’s eu- tors, nurses and other health-care workers – then Mr. integrity, claim that Gospel truths about the right to charistic integrity bear heavily on each other. Bishops Biden would have demonstrated, as president, that he life and religious freedom are irrelevant to his or her and lay Catholics face this inflection point together. is not in full communion with the Catholic Church, vote, or to his or her executive action. The respon- because he would have deliberately facilitated what sibilities conferred by baptism and the moral truths Catholic Times 6 January 31, 2021 A Catholic framework to confront violence The last 365 days has been a perilous time for our overcoming the tragedy of family violence and con- nation. In addition to the tragedy of the COVID-19 FAITH IN ACTION fronting all forms of violence against women; pro- pandemic, we also experienced the tragedies of vi- Jerry Freewalt moting education, research, and training in nonvio- olence - not by the hands of a foreign invader, but lence; respond to victims of violence, hearing their Jerry Freewalt is director of the diocesan Office for from within. Social Concerns. anguish and defending their dignity; strengthening The wounds run deep in our community. We families by putting the needs of children and fam- need to heal. As we must draw on the resources able, including government, the media and ilies first in our national priorities; continuing to of our faith, the Church offers a framework to heal the criminal justice system; work for global disarmament, including curbs on our broken community, respect human life, and pro- • An advocacy strategy that moves beyond the arms sales, and a ban on the export of land mines.” mote peaceful nonviolence. often empty rhetoric of national debate, in- Perhaps we can take the U.S. bishops’ words In 1994, the U.S. Catholic bishops issued a pas- cluding: from 1994 and apply them to today’s situation. toral letter Confronting a Culture of Violence: A confronting the violence of abortion; curbing the The problems in our community are systemic and Catholic Framework for Action. Here is an excerpt easy availability of deadly weapons; supporting require a renewed commitment from each of us to describing this framework for action: community approaches to crime prevention and law respect the dignity of human life and work for the • “The call to pray for peace in our hearts and enforcement, including community policing, neigh- common good. our world; borhood partnerships with police and greater citizen I believe the Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi can • The ability to listen – to hear the pain, anger involvement; pursuing swift and effective justice also guide us in this important work. “Lord, make and frustration that comes with and from vi- without vengeance; support for efforts to attack root me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is ha- olence; causes of crime and violence – including poverty, tred, let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon, • The duty to examine our own attitudes and substance abuse, lack of opportunity, racism, and where there is doubt, faith, where there is despair, actions for how they contribute to or diminish family disintegration; promoting more personal re- hope, where there is darkness, light, and where violence in our society; sponsibility and broader social responsibility in our there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I • The call to help people confront the violence policies and programs; building bridges and pro- may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console; in our hearts and lives; moting solidarity across racial and economic lines; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved, as • The capacity to build on existing efforts and pursuing economic justice, especially employment; to love; for it is in giving that we receive; it is in the strengths of our community: the work of working for legislation that empowers parents to pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying parishes, schools, Catholic Charities, etc.; choose and afford schools that reflect their values; that we are born to eternal life. Amen.” • Efforts to hold major institutions account- Just as we are I’ve always known the call to write. Mom sup- going places we’d rather not go. (In Mark’s story, ported my efforts, placing a small table in the GRACE IN THE MOMENT Jesus and his buddies were unknowingly headed dormitory-style room that held beds for me, my Mary Van Balen into a storm.) siblings, and our grandmother. The writing space These times call for action. From everyone. These didn’t last long; getting into closets on either side times pose questions: How to bend the moral arc required sliding the desk one way or the other. But It’s tempting to think we can move forward only toward justice? How to root out systemic racism? the message was clear: Mom knew I was a writer. after becoming better prepared, but despite feelings How to combat the coronavirus? How to restore re- I wrote away, crafting stories in class instead of to the contrary, deep down, we are ready to take spect and commitment to the common good? I can’t doing assignments, sending articles and poetry to next steps in our lives. Jesus knew that. He didn’t wait until I’m “ready.” None of us can. magazines and contests. When I became a young look for perfect people to join in his work. He didn’t We have to go, just as we are. Now. And trust in mother, working around loads of laundry and late- wait until they had studied up on their scripture or a few things: Love dwells within each of us. It em- night feedings, I filled journals and wrote what was understood everything he was saying. He called powers us to share the Divine spark we have been in my heart. them, just as they were, trusting they’d learn and given. When we do, we help transform the world, “Someday I’d like to have a column,” I confided grow as they walked with him. bit by bit. We are enough. We are a work in prog- to a friend. His response was that I didn’t have the We will, too. We’re called to contribute to the ress. Together, we are The Work in progress. credentials or enough published work. Undeterred, holy work of building the beloved community, just When life is overwhelming, I remember: I don’t I continued submitting work. as we are. go alone. None of us do. Persistence paid off. A few articles were pub- We might be full of lished. One led to a book contract. Eventually, the fear and anxiety. May- editor of this paper offered the opportunity to write be we’re burdened by Compliments of a column. I said “yes” then spent the next few weeks the weight of injustice worrying how to find topics for a year’s worth of or buoyed by unrecog- DEE PRINTING, INC. column inches. nized privilege. Maybe I thought about my writer’s journey recently – anger saps our energy 49994999 Transamerica Transamerica Drive Drive small steps taken without courses or credentials, just or optimism gives it a trust in a knowing that stirred within – after reading boost. Whatever we car- Columbus,Columbus, Ohio Ohio 43228 43228 a line in Mark’s gospel. Having finished speaking ry, wherever we stand, from a boat to a crowd on shore, Jesus asked his when we give ourselves 777-8700 friends to take him to the other side of the lake. He to it, the journey will needed some downtime, and they obliged: Leaving change us. One way or the Murnane Family the crowd, they took Jesus with them, just as he was. another, it offers what What did that mean – just as he was? What was we need to take anoth- the alternative? Giving him time to go home, pack er step, no matter how Specializing in Catholic Church Sunday bulletins and some food and grab another tunic? Wasn’t Jesus small. It may require a Serving Columbus Diocese and others since 1974 always ready, just as he was? Aren’t we all? change of direction or January 31, 2021 Catholic Times 7 Vaccines and other entanglements with abortion As the new COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled to Planned Parenthood, including Nike, Heinz, En- out, several people have told me, “I don’t want a MAKING SENSE OUT OF ergizer, Clorox, Facebook, JPMorgan Chase, Bank vaccine with any connection to abortion.” of America, CVS, Walmart, Liberty Mutual, Aetna This is a valid sentiment that most of us would BIOETHICS and hundreds of others.” likely echo. At a minimum, it should serve as an Father Tad Pacholczyk To put it another way, each time we purchase important “call to action” for each of us during the Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, PhD, earned his doctorate in neu- Tostitos/Frito Lay products, fill our gas tank with course of this pandemic. Even if we decide to get roscience from Yale and did postdoctoral work at Harvard. ExxonMobil gas or buy Pepsi products, our con- He is a priest of the Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts, and inoculated with a vaccine that was produced using serves as director of education at The National Catholic Bio- tribution to the continuation of abortion is signifi- abortion-derived human cell lines — which for a ethics Center in Philadelphia. See www.ncbcenter.org. cantly more direct than when we receive a vaccine serious reason and in the absence of alternatives manufactured with abortion-derived fetal cell lines. would not be unethical — we still face a real duty to production of your vaccine. I am contacting you to Each of these large consumer-oriented corporations push back and make known our disagreement with request that your company stop relying on these make large financial contributions to Planned Par- the continued use of these cells by researchers in the cells in the pharmaceutical work that you carry out. enthood, which promotes and directly performs the pharmaceutical industry and academia. Please understand that as one of your potential cus- killing of unborn children in the United States and We can do this in several ways. tomers, I am very concerned about these issues. It is in other countries. We can write a letter to the editor to heighten pub- my understanding that alternative, non-abortion-de- Widespread corporate collusion in the evil of lic awareness, or contact the pharmaceutical com- rived cell sources are available or could be made abortion does not, of course, mitigate the ethical panies that make vaccines, urging them to discon- available. It is important for all of us to show our re- concerns about using cell lines taken from fetal ca- tinue their use of abortion-derived cell lines. If they spect for the remains of those children whose lives davers to produce vaccines. But it is does represent do so, we should also thank them. were taken prematurely, and one way we can do this another important area where letter-writing, board- We can similarly initiate discussions with friends is by avoiding these cell lines in scientific research room votes, boycotts and other focused efforts by or relatives who work in research labs about wheth- and pharmaceutical development. Thank you.” stockholders, employees and customers can make er their company or university uses cells derived Archbishop Joseph Naumann, Archbishop of a difference when it comes to scaling back the sup- from abortions. Kansas City and Chairman of the USCCB Commit- port mechanisms that Planned Parenthood and other One of the “silver linings” of the COVID-19 pan- tee on Pro-Life Activities, has also prepared a more abortion-minded organizations rely on. demic is that it affords us the opportunity to raise detailed letter (available at: https://www.usccb.org/ As the Vatican emphasized in its recent “Note on awareness about these moral concerns and improve resources/Letter-to-FDA-urging-ethical-COVID- the Morality of Using Some Anti-Covid-19 Vac- the way that biomedical research is conducted by vaccines.pdf) that addresses the need to develop cines,” the reception of an inoculation made from scientists. vaccines free of entanglements with abortion. abortion-derived cells “does not in itself constitute As one bishop I was speaking with reminded me While such entanglements remain a significant a legitimation” of the practice of abortion. Receiv- recently, “We need to teach, educate and confront concern, we also need to be aware how some of our ing the stick of the needle today does not mean we this issue more widely. It’s everyone’s duty.” Such daily activities may have a much more direct con- are somehow cooperating in an abortion that oc- efforts will help build real momentum for change. nection to the abortion industry. curred decades ago and for reasons independent of I’m often asked whether sample letters are avail- Dr. Melissa Moschella recently observed how get- vaccine production. able to help with writing to vaccine manufacturers ting a vaccine made with the help of an abortion-de- Each of us has a serious obligation to witness to who use abortion-derived cell lines. An example rived cell line has “less connection to the ongoing the inviolability of human life. We need to take the would be: evil of abortion than other actions we engage in on a time to speak up so that future vaccines and med- “I am writing in regard to your COVID-19 vac- regular basis, such as doing business with the many icines will be developed without any reliance on cine. It is my understanding that a cell line origi- companies that donate money directly or indirectly abortion-derived materials. nally derived from an abortion is being used in the Brightening a gray Ohio winter I am not native to Ohio. I grew up in upstate memories. Here are a few concepts we have been New York where we trick-or-treated in snowsuits ALL THAT WE HAVE practicing this season: and kept sleds in our second-story bedrooms as the MaryBeth Eberhard From mess to blessed. It’s easy to see the toys, snowfall could get that high. Living here for more MaryBeth Eberhard writes about marriage, life ex- games, puzzles and books as clutter and another “to than a couple of decades has made me an honorary periences of a large family and special needs. She do” item. I am embracing the “to do” item as just Buckeye, I hope. attends Sunbury St. John Neumann Church. that – not one “to do” as in “for me to clean up,” Through the years, I have learned that these win- even X-ray technicians. You never know who will but “one for me to do,” as in “participate.” I am ter months are an Ohioan’s version of hunkering be on the schedule that day! One of our dear friends, learning to join in the fun and make the memories. down. Like a squirrel, we gather our supplies and who is a nurse at the local hospital and has stood in From snow angels to Mario Bros. marathons, I am settle in. I find myself preparing in the fall by vis- as an auntie over the years for my kids, is known to challenging myself to join in. iting the local Amish market as I stock the pantry say, “I am not going to urgent care today, so plan Go outside. Fresh air makes it all better. I have with cooking and baking supplies – beans, grains your day accordingly!” I think she tempts the fates. been taking walks after dinner in the dusk. Some- and dried fruit. It is easy to see these months as stress and mess. times alone, sometimes with a little or older hand Our tables and counters become scattered with We’ve just come down from a season of preparing tucked into mine. When my children were little, we books, crafts and board games. We wear more lay- our hearts and home for the arrival of the Christ called them “listening walks.” No talking, just lis- ers, which means more laundry. Children grow rest- child. We have celebrated with feast after feast (and tening. The other night, I took a listening walk with less from being inside, and this leads to the building dishes and more dishes). It was all so beautiful, and my daughter Sarah. We brought a flashlight and of forts, putting on of plays and solving of puz- now we are left with these months of gray. We need headed out in the dark. We heard the snow falling, zles. As my children get more creative, the visits a break, but how? felt it upon our faces and saw the stars bright in our to urgent care grow more frequent. Mattress diving, I have often struggled with what to do as I set the country sky. sumo wrestling, and I even once had a child get in- stage for the emotions in our home. Remembering My family is learning that when I step away like jured by a balloon. A balloon! that role helps me prepare myself and my family to Going to urgent care is like a family reunion for live these months with grace and to fill them with us as we now know so many nurses, doctors and See ALL THAT WE HAVE, Page 8 Catholic Times 8 January 31, 2021 Deacon Gorski serves human, structural needs at cathedral By Tim Puet to start serving Masses, Catholic Times Reporter ANSWERING GOD’S CALL becoming a greeter and eventually a lector. Lat- Answering God’s Call profiles the life of a priest, deacon or professed religious sister in the Diocese of Columbus. er, I was introduced to Deacon Jim Gorski has a knack for doing repair Deacon Tom Johnston, work and thought he could help the Church by fix- who was probably the ing things. But he never thought God was calling of Edward Gorski, who delivered milk to homes for biggest influence in my him to be a deacon. the Borden Co., and Dorothy Gorski, a homemaker. decision to seek out the “For the longest time, I didn’t feel I was the cali- “We began going to a novena to St. Anthony on diaconate. Eventually, I ber of person who should make the commitment to Tuesday nights at what then was a Franciscan friary began investigating the becoming a deacon,” he said. “I didn’t know much known as St. Mary’s Church in Columbiana, Ohio,” discernment process for about theology and thought I wasn’t holy enough. he said. “My brother and I would serve at Latin becoming a deacon with But for some reason, God kept guiding me back to Masses on Sundays. My mother was an organist Deacon Frank Iannarino the diaconate. It seemed that no matter how much I and started playing for Masses and novena services. (director of the diocesan Deacon Jim Gorski had doubts, God would send his Spirit to me to set My dad was an usher and a greeter. I didn’t realize it Office of the Diaconate) me back on the right path. I figured someone was at the time, but later found that it helped me build a and went on from there.” guiding me in that direction (to becoming a dea- religious foundation sparking a curiosity about my Part of Deacon Gorski’s role at the cathedral is to con), and that someone wasn’t me.” faith.” assist with its backdoor ministry, which provides a Deacon Gorski was ordained to the diaconate He came to Columbus through his employment sandwich, a cookie, a bag of chips, fruit and water on Feb. 3, 2001 by Bishop James Griffin and has with IBM Corp., for whom he repaired equipment from 9:30 to 10 a.m. every day and from 4 to 4:30 served at Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral since his for 34 years. “We used to joke that IBM stood for p.m. Monday through Friday (except on holiday ordination. He also was deacon administrator of ‘I’ve Been Moved,’” he said. Before settling in weekday afternoons) to anyone who comes to the Columbus St. Aloysius and St. Agnes churches for Columbus, he worked for the company in Akron; cathedral’s back entrance. five years. Youngstown; Austin, Texas; Kingston, New York; “Columbus has a lot of people with no one to help He described his job at the cathedral as that of a Charlotte, North Carolina; and Detroit. them,” he said. “It’s very tough for them to be on factotum, a Latin word for a jack-of-all-trades. “If Prior to joining IBM, he held a variety of jobs, the street, and we fill some of their needs,” Deacon something breaks, they call on me,” he said. “I do working on a brush-clearing crew for Ohio Edison, Gorski said. “Columbus rightly has a reputation as a everything from fixing candlesticks to running ca- as a tailor’s assistant at the Bond men’s clothing very giving city, and we provide what help we can. ble lines to working with contractors on major elec- store in Youngstown, at a combined gas station “As a deacon, there’s so much to do, and so little trical and plumbing projects.” and car wash, and as a department manager for the time to do it,” he said. “Every morning, I pray the That’s the kind of work for which he is qualified Youngstown branch of the former Pittsburgh-based Breviary’s morning prayer, which includes an ex- as a graduate of Youngstown State University with Joseph Horne Co. department store. cerpt from Psalm 90: ‘Make us know the shortness a degree in electrical engineering. As a deacon, he It was there that he met his wife, Karen, who of our life that we may gain wisdom of heart.’ As has many additional roles. managed a different department. They have been I grow older, I realize how short our lives are and “You can’t describe who a deacon is in one sim- married for 43 years and live in the Delaware Coun- how precious are the moments we get to spend with ple way,” he said. “We are ministers of the Word, ty village of Galena, about 20 miles north of the our families and friends.” proclaiming the Gospel. We teach in the name of cathedral in downtown Columbus. Another Scripture verse that often comes to mind the Church. We are ministers of some sacraments. “Wherever I worked, I sought out a Catholic for him is Isaiah 55:8: “For my thoughts are not We baptize, lead the faithful in prayer, witness mar- church to see if I could help out in some way,” your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the riages and conduct wakes and funeral services. Deacon Gorski said. “When I came to Columbus, Lord. As high as the heavens are above the earth, so “We’re ministers of charity, identifying the needs I walked into the cathedral one day and felt a peace high are my ways above your ways and my thoughts of others and working to gain resources for those I’d never felt before. It was as though God sent above your thoughts.” needs, trying to address injustices and what causes down his spirit to touch me and was saying, ‘Wel- “This means God is in control; he has a plan,” them. Everything we do flows from our sacramental come home, my son.’ Deacon Gorski said. “Let God be God and have identity, for it’s not what we do, but who we are that “I met Msgr. Jim Hanley (rector of the cathedral faith in God’s way, even though we don’t under- makes us deacons.” at that time) and asked if he needed any help. He stand it.” Deacon Gorski, 69, grew up in the Youngstown said, ‘God must have sent you. We need a lot of suburb of Boardman and is the younger of two sons help.’ From doing odd jobs, Msgr. Hanley got me ALL THAT WE HAVE, continued from Page 7 this, it is to gather my thoughts and recollect. To Make a pot of soup. It has always been important Even with COVID, many of us are fortunate enough come along is a special invitation into my quiet to me that all my children know how to cook, even to have a couple of people in our “pod” to invite world. I smile as I type this because it just feels sa- those who are not able to use their hands. Making a over. Use this time to either have a card tournament cred. We need sacred moments of connecting out- big pot of soup and having the kids help chop, stir or play a longer board game or as an opportunity for side the busy. and smell gives them such a feeling of accomplish- a date night with your spouse. My heart is always Go down memory lane. We have recently em- ment. Tasks like these must be done anyway, so I full when I see people leaving our home smiling af- braced the second wave of Star Wars, Narnia, Har- often use them as opportunities to be intentional. I ter a visit because I know the grace goes both ways. ry Potter, Anne of Green Gables and Jane Austen. force myself to step back and let my older ones be Our hearts have also been filled. We read the books and settle in with big bowls of creative. They are really accomplished! Make a few The most important part, however, is to pray for loaves of bread, and let everyone sit and appreciate the ability to live in joy in the moment. Being thank- popcorn for our movie marathons. Younger kids get the work of their hands. We are a people of breaking sleeping bags while older ones grab a blanket and a bread. Reminding ourselves of that in these simple ful for what we have been given and using all of it pillow. My husband has the amazing gift of bring- ways helps us embrace our heritage and call it good. to form our hearts closer to one another and to the ing out the morality of each book and movie, and Call in reinforcements. A new face is always wel- Lord help build a family culture of joy and laughter, discussions go on by the fire for hours. come in our home. A known face, even more so. and laughter warms up any cold winter day. January 31, 2021 Catholic Times 9

Approximately 200 people gathered for the annual Respect Life Mass sponsored by Bishop Robert Brennan provides words of encouragement in his homily during the the diocese’s Office for Social Concerns at St. Joseph Cathedral on Friday, Jan. 22, Respect Life Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral. the 48th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade abortion decision. CT photos by Ken Snow Diocese prays for life at Mass, Roe Remembrance While the Respect Life Mass at Co- lege to see this.” lumbus St. Joseph Cathedral and Roe Near the end of the homily, the pro- Remembrance event at the Ohio State- testers began to shout and walked up house on Friday, Jan. 22 were disrupt- the cathedral’s center aisle before be- ed by several protesters, members of ing escorted out of the building. After the Diocese and area pro-life support- they left, Bishop Brennan said, “first ers participated in these prayerful ob- of all, we pray for them,” then apolo- servances marking the anniversary of gized for the disturbance. He repeated the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. the apology at the end of the homily, Wade decision legalizing abortion. concluding it by saying, “We didn’t “I want to express my great admi- gather here for this. I’m sorry. I’m ration and thanks to all those attend- so, so sorry.” ing the Mass whose respectful and While protesters also went to great prayerful response reflects the joy, lengths to disrupt the Statehouse event hope, and mercy that marks our pro- with chanting and portable loudspeak- life witness,” Bishop Robert Brennan ers, all attended were inspired by the of Columbus said in a statement Fri- speakers’ messages of life, love, and day evening. “I ask all to continue to hope. Bishop Malesic told those at- pray for the unborn who died, for all A number of families wearing masks and following health protocols listened to tending the rally that they “are a great those who have experienced the pain Bishop Robert Brennan speak about “the terrible scourge of abortion on demand” witness to the Lord, to love, to peace, of abortion, and for those who cannot to joy, to happiness. You’re a great in- understand our divine and steadfast during the Respect Life Mass. spiration to me.” calling to champion this cause.” “The fundamental right to be alive The pandemic limited attendance is what allows us to love everyone,” at the Mass to about 200 people, but years. He accepted Bishop Brennan’s keep going further downhill. he said during his unscripted remarks. more people than ever participated via personal invitation to attend. “Often we’re made to feel as if “There is no hatred on this side of the Livestream on the diocesan website. In his homily at the Mass, Bishop we’re the odd ones who believe in fence. We won’t win this argument The Roe remembrance was attended Brennan noted that the 50th anniver- life, that abortion is the way to go, (against those favoring abortion) by by about 150 people and was moved sary of the decision will take place in but that’s not true,” Bishop Brennan yelling. We will win this argument by outdoors due to COVID-19 con- two years. “Can you believe it? Near- said. “We’ve made much progress the strength of it. cerns. The remembrance was also live ly a half-century which has marked over the years in the transformation of “I often say you can’t attract people streamed by sponsor Greater Colum- our nation with the terrible scourge culture, but most people don’t believe by fishing with bricks. You can’t put a bus Right to Life. of abortion on demand. What started that. The prevailing political and me- brick in a pond and expect the fish to Bishop Brennan and Bishop Edward off as being a choice, something very dia-driven image is that no, no, no, come to it. This will not attract them. Malesic of Cleveland were concele- limited, has come down now to our you and I are wrong for believing in We need to attract people by our beau- brants of the Mass and were in atten- age of very, very extreme measures,” the sanctity and the dignity of human ty. We attract people by our peace. We dance at the Statehouse event. Bishop he said. life. attract people by loving them.” Malesic, a graduate of the Pontifical He said the current acceptance of “One of the great things about de- Bishop Malesic referred to this when College Josephinum in Columbus, abortion by much of the public was a mocracy is that here we are, gathered he said, “There are two sides here, and has been the Cleveland diocese’s spir- fulfillment of Pope St. Paul VI’s pre- in one place, and it’s a very joy-filled it’s very odd. Let me tell you, if I was itual shepherd for four months after diction in 1968 that anti-abortion atti- occasion as we celebrate faith and cel- serving as Bishop of the Diocese of tudes would begin sliding downward ebrate life and see that many people and, once the slide started, would have our convictions. It’s a real privi- Greensburg, Pennsylvania, for five See LIFE, Page 10 Catholic Times 10 January 17, 2021

LIFE, continued from Page 9 an outside observer, I know exactly which side I would choose. There’s beauty and there’s ugliness. There’s peace and there’s violence. There’s love and there’s hatred. There’s life and there’s death. “The Lord sets before us many choices. He asks us to take sides. May we side with life. May we side with beauty and peace and love and non-violence, including non-verbal violence. May we listen to each other and accompany each other so that in the end, we will find ourselves where the Lord came to bring us, and that’s to a kingdom of peace and justice.” Peggy Hartshorn, president of Co- Children and adults brave wind and Two young men hold signs promoting Doug Dunsmoor of Faith Community lumbus-based Heartbeat Internation- chilly temperatures on Friday, Jan. 22 to life while listening to speakers at the Church in Dublin delivers the invocation al, a pro-life internet call center with witness to the sanctity of human life at Roe Remembrance rally. at the Roe Remembrance rally on Friday, an international outreach, said during the Ohio Statehouse. CT photos by Ken Snow Jan. 22. her remarks that medication abortions are becoming increasingly common, accounting for half the abortions in the nation and most central Ohio abortions. Such abortions involve the taking of two drugs. The first of the two, mife- pristone, blocks the release of proges- terone, which is needed for a healthy pregnancy. The second, misoprostol, is taken a day or two later and results in expulsion of a fetus from the womb, aborting the child. If a woman takes progesterone af- ter taking the first of the two drugs, but before taking the second, it may prevent the abortion from occurring. Ohio Right to Life says studies have Bishop Edward Malesic of Cleveland offers inspiration to the Dominican novices from St. Gertrude Priory in Cincinnati and shown this treatment is successful in crowd gathered for the annual Roe Remembrance on the 48th novice master Father Michael Mary Dosch, O.P. (left) sing the permitting a pregnancy to continue 64 to 68 percent of the time. anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on abortion. Salve Regina at the end of the Roe Remembrance rally. The Abortion Pill Reversal Net- ing of being a mom is so much better State Rep. Kyle Koehler (R-Spring- work, sponsored by Heartbeat Inter- children most at risk here and abroad. than anything in the world. You guys Just months ago, we celebrated the field) said during his remarks he national, provides information about helped me after I made a bad decision, the procedure, which was introduced nomination and confirmation of Amy would reintroduce in the Ohio House and I am forever grateful that you are Coney Barrett (to the U.S. Supreme the Abortion Pill Reversal Act, which by Dr. George Delgado of San Diego helping people like this every day.” in 2012. The network has 32 provid- Court), and it felt like we were clos- would require doctor to inform preg- Beth Vanderkooi, executive director er than ever to the day when our laws nant women that they have the option ers in Ohio. of the rally’s sponsor, Greater Colum- Hartshorn quoted from a letter by would uphold the truth and the dignity to reverse a medication abortion. It bus Right to Life, said that although of all human life. That hope is strong- was passed by the Ohio Senate in the a nurse at one of the Columbus Preg- pro-life forces have made much prog- nancy Decision Health Centers who ly delayed. Where is God in all this?” 2020 legislative session but was not ress, particularly atin Ohio, they still she asked. acted on in the House before the ses- works with abortion pill reversal cli- face many challenges because the ents. The nurse wrote of a woman “God is everywhere in all of this,” sion ended. new administration in Washington has was her response. “We may not un- The invocation for the rally was who saw in an ultrasound that taking indicated that it supports abortion. progesterone had kept her baby alive. derstand it, we may not be able to cal- delivered by Doug Dunsmoor of the “We are likely to see policies that culate it and we may not always feel pastoral staff of Faith Community “They told me the baby would be dead are more hostile to the pro-life agenda by the time I took those other pills to it, but we can trust in it. We have to Church in Dublin. It closed with a than ever before, and we can proba- trust in it, because it is trust and not force the baby out, but my baby is not bly expect that there will be more benediction from Bishop Malesic and dead. I cannot believe this,” the wom- self-sufficiency that is knit into our hostility to religious freedom than we human nature. That brings us back what has become the traditional sing- an told the nurse on the day she would have seen in 200 years in the United ing of the Marian hymn Salve Regi- have taken the second pill. The child, into relationship with each other and States,” she said. “This is not election with God. Do not confuse trust with na (Hail, Holy Queen) by Dominican a boy, is now seven months old. year saber-rattling or sour grapes. I novices from St. Gertrude Priory in Another woman who saved her acquiescence. Trust is fragile, but am merely taking our new political powerful. God is everywhere, he sees Cincinnati directed by Father Michael baby through abortion pill reversal leaders at their word. Mary Dosch, OP, novice master for wrote, “Without this, I wouldn’t have the good that we do and wants to en- “If they only live up to half of their courage us, we can trust in his prom- the Dominicans’ St. Joseph Province had the option of being a mom to my promises to expand abortion, the re- and former pastor of Columbus St. beautiful healthy daughter. The feel- ises, and he has conquered sin and sults will be devastating to the unborn death,” Vanderkooi said. Patrick Church. January 31, 2021 Catholic Times 11 Josephinum students serve in new ways during pandemic In a typical academic year, Pontifi- thedral’s back door. cal College Josephinum seminarians Early in the fall, under the leader- contribute hundreds of hours of min- ship of Father Michael Lumpe, vice isterial service in parishes, schools, rector of the Josephinum and former hospitals, prisons and nursing homes rector of the cathedral, seminarians in central Ohio. These pastoral as- quickly put together 600 sandwiches signments give them opportunities which were delivered to the cathedral. to experience a life of ministry and Recognizing an opportunity to of- service in real time. fer further support for the ministry, a The year 2020 was anything but more formal effort took place in ear- typical because safety regulations ly November, when 29 seminarians related to the coronavirus pandemic combined to make 1,800 sandwiches halted many of these pastoral oppor- in an hour in the cathedra’s under- tunities. However, creativity on the croft. Their teamwork, supported part of the college’s staff, faculty and by many donated food items, fully special guests allowed seminarians to stocked the ministry’s supply of food be expected to other aspects of church for the homeless and needy. Pontifical College Josephinum students made 1,800 sandwiches for Columbus St. Jo- and community ministry. In other efforts, the seminarians’ In the fall, a call for assistance came apostolic works include regular vol- seph Cathedral’s back door ministry, which provides food to the poor and homeless from staff members at Columbus St. unteering at the Mid-Ohio Food Col- in the downtown area daily. Photo courtesy Pontifical College Josephinum Joseph Cathedral, who were in urgent lective. Most of the work involves need of contributions for their minis- opening boxes of donated food, check- for shipment to food pantries and soup seminarians to do a corporal work of try of serving the poor and homeless ing expiration dates, cleaning the items kitchens served by the food bank. “It’s mercy to help get food to those most in in the downtown area daily at the ca- with sanitizer and repacking the food a huge operation and a great way for need,” Father Lumpe said. Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic conduct Rite of Profession St. Catherine of Siena Chapter of Members of the Fraternities of St. St. Dominic was known as the Third St. Thomas Aquinas in 1286. the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic Dominic are lay men and women Order of St. Dominic and Lay Do- More information may be found celebrated the Rite of Profession on who are fully incorporated mem- minicans were known as Domini- at laydominicans.org. For further in- Sunday, Dec. 6, with Father Stephen bers of the Order of Preachers and can Tertiaries. The Dominican Third formation, contact the Columbus St. Alcott, O.P. as the presider at a Mass live out their Dominican vocation in Order has existed almost as long as Catherine of Siena chapter of the Lay celebrated at St. Patrick Church, 280 the world. Their Dominican charism the Dominican Order itself. It was Fraternities of St. Dominic via email N. Grant Ave., Columbus. emphasizes prayer, especially the founded in 1285 and officially recog- at dominicanthirdordercolumbus@ Making a life promise were Pat Divine Office and the Rosary; study, nized by the Church on the feast of gmail.com. Kubat, O.P. and Nancy Tuttle, O.P. especially following the theology of as well as new temporary promised St. Thomas Aquinas; community, in- members Shane Scott, O.P., Kather- cluding monthly chapter meetings; ine Zehnder, O.P., and Christopher and apostolate, with an emphasis on Zehnder, O.P. The chapter also re- spreading the word of God. The Lay ceived new novices Steve Blevins, Fraternities of St. Dominic is open to O.P., Brandon French, O.P., and Car- Catholic men and women. yl Schull, O.P. In the past, the Lay Fraternities of

Father Stephen Alcott, O.P. (center) served as the presider at a Mass in December for the St. Catherine of Siena Chapter of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic. Members made life promises and temporary professions, and the group also welcomed three new novices. Photo courtesy Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic Catholic Times 12 January 31, 2021

Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A THE WEEKDAY BIBLE READINGS 2/1-2/6 FRIDAY WEDNESDAY Hebrews 13:1-8 Genesis 2:4b-9,15-17 Listen to the Lord and speak MONDAY Psalm 27:1-3,5,8b-9c Psalm 104:1-2a, Hebrews 11:32-40 Mark 6:14-29 27-28,29bc-30 the truth with gentle conviction Psalm 31:20-24 Mark 7:14-23 Mark 5:1-20 SATURDAY Deuteronomy 18:15–20 Hebrews 13:15-17,20-21 Psalm 95:1–2, 6–7, 7–9 TUESDAY Psalm 23:1-6 THURSDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS Genesis 2:18-25 1 Corinthians 7:32–35 Father Timothy Hayes Malachi 3:1-4 Mark 6:30-34 Psalm 24:7-10 Psalm 128:1-5 Mark 1:21–28 Father Timothy M. Hayes is pastor Mark 7:24-30 of Chillicothe St. Mary and St. Pe- Hebrews 2:4-18 2/8-2/13 Luke 2:22-40 Moses announces to the people of ter; and Waverly, St. Mary, Queen of the Missions. MONDAY FRIDAY God that a prophet will arise among WEDNESDAY Genesis 3:1-8 Hebrews 12:4-7,11-15 Genesis 1:19 them who will speak clearly. God has invitation, never an imposition. We Psalm 104:1-2a, Psalm 32:1-2,5-7 a plan for the world and has entrust- Psalm 103:1-2, are called to listen to hear the voice of 13-14,17-18a 5-6,10,12,24,35c Mark 7:31-37 ed to us the effort to work with that the Lord and to respond through love, Mark 6:1-6 Mark 6:53-56 plan as it is made known. “If today allowing the truth to grow within us SATURDAY you hear his voice, harden not your first. This is only possible if we are THURSDAY TUESDAY Genesis 3:9-24 hearts.” Hebrews 12:18-19,21-24 Genesis 1:20--2:4a Psalm 90:2-4c,5-6,12-13 “meek before truth,” that is humble Psalm 8:4-9 Given the trials we face today, we Psalm 48:2-4,9-11 Mark 8:1-10 and willing, docile to the breath of the Mark 6:7-13 Mark 7:1-13 must acknowledge that the world is Spirit. This response is characterized often confused about its own nature by conviction, but also by a peace that and especially the nature of human influences the manner in which we DIOCESAN WEEKLY RADIO AND TELEVISION beings. God has revealed His plan approach others with whom we want MASS SCHEDULE: WEEKS OF JAN. 31 & FEB. 7, 2021 and makes known who we are. The to share the truth. If we always “blud- SUNDAY MASS 378). (Encores at noon, 7 p.m., 12:05 p.m. weekdays, question is not whether it is true but geon others with the truth,” we can be 10:30 a.m. Mass from and midnight). 8 a.m. Saturdays, Mass rather how we live in response to it. Columbus St. Joseph Mass from the Archdiocese of from Columbus St. Joseph certain that we are not speaking with Cathedral on St. Gabriel Radio Milwaukee at 6:30 a.m. on ION Cathedral on St. Gabriel If we deny the truth, we betray our- the voice of the Lord. Now and then, (AM 820), Columbus, and TV (AT&T U-verse Channel Radio (AM 820), Columbus, selves and our own human nature. If God does raise up a fiery prophet, but at www.stgabrielradio.com 195, Dish Network Channel and at www.stgabrielradio. we accept it but fail to live it, we do Jesus Himself rarely approached oth- and diocesan website, www. 250, or DirecTV Channel 305). com and diocesan website, not reach our true potential even in columbuscatholic.org. www.columbuscatholic.org. ers in this way. In the Gospel today, Mass from Massillon St. Mary (Saturdays on radio only), this world. If we hear, believe, prac- He responds to the demon (which is 10:30 a.m. Mass from Church at 10:30 a.m. on WILB tice and share it, then we are on our actually telling the truth, ironically!), Portsmouth St. Mary Church radio (AM 1060, FM 94.5 Videos of Masses are available way to the kingdom. We become a on St. Gabriel Radio (FM 88.3), and 89.5), Canton, heard in at any time on the internet “Quiet! Come out of him!” Jesus lives Portsmouth. Tuscarawas, Holmes, and at these and many other means by which God’s plan for all is the truth and so speaks with authority Coshocton counties. parish websites: Mattingly accomplished. and even the demons obey. Mass with the Passionist Settlement St. Mary (www. Jesus, the prophet of whom Moses Fathers at 7:30 a.m. on DAILY MASS stannstmary,org); Columbus St. The Lord makes known that He is WWHO-TV (the CW), Channel 8 a.m., Our Lady of the Angels Patrick (www.stpatrickcolumbus. spoke, speaks with authority, because aware of human tendencies to ma- 53, Columbus and 10:30 Monastery in Birmingham, Ala. org); Delaware St. Mary He is God and because He is a human nipulate proclamation of the truth. a.m. on WHIZ-TV, Channel (Encores at noon, 7 p.m. and (www.delawarestmary,org); being who knows God’s plan. We “Whoever will not listen to my words 18, Zanesville. Mass from St. midnight). See EWTN above; Sunbury St. John Neumann speak with such authority when we Francis de Sales Seminary, and on I-Lifetv (Channel 113 (www.saintjohnsunbury.org); which he speaks in my name, I myself Milwaukee, at 10 a.m. on , Ada, Logan, Millersburg, and Columbus Immaculate share His teaching, not of ourselves, will make him answer for it. But if a WWHO-TV. Check local cable Murray City, Washington C.H.; Conception (www.iccols.org). but through the author who has re- prophet presumes to speak in my name system for cable channel listing. Channel 125, Marion, Newark, Check your parish website tfor vealed the truth. Newcomerstown and New additional information. an oracle that I have not commanded Mass from Our Lady of the Philadelphia; Channel 207, Some think that the teachings of our him to speak, or speaks in the name of Angels Monastery, Birmingham, Zanesville); 8 p.m., St. Gabriel We pray Weeks IV and I, Church are only for Catholics. There other gods, he shall die.” The voice Ala., at 8 a.m. on EWTN Radio (AM 820), Columbus, and Seasonal Proper, Liturgy of the are a few disciplines, certainly, that (Spectrum Channel 385, Insight at www.stgabrielradio.com. Hours. of God, speaking truth, is distinct. It is Channel 382, or WOW Channel apply to us as Catholics. Lent will be motivated for the good of all, not for coming soon, and many such practic- selfish gain. es will be on public display. These are The Gospel reveals “unclean spir- Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A the “traditions” we observe, with a its” at work in our world. The devil small “t.” However, the teachings of is real, a personal, intelligent being The purpose of our lives is to know, the Church concerned with human na- dedicated to derailing us. However, ture and the morality that flows from much of the devil’s work is done by love and serve God it are meant for all. They are wisdom human beings with little prompting Job 7:1–4, 6–7 The Scriptures invite us to a depth given by God to His creatures, so that Psalm 147:1–2, 3–4, 5–6 of intimacy with the Lord that is be- needed from the devil. We must ad- 1 Corinthians 9:16–19, 22–23 yond the superficial. Job is the human we may reach our true potential. As mit that we choose to sin which leads Catholics, we are offered a glimpse Mark 1:29–39 being on the verge of real dialogue us down the wrong path, even in our with God, one who sees the world into reality and it is our duty to share way of thinking. Blindness to truth What is the purpose of life? Why and its limits, but is convinced that it. We are called to believe and prac- flows from consent to “make friends” am I here? What am I supposed to do? there is more. Paul is the human be- tice. We are called to show others the with untruth. In Christ, we have been What am I supposed to be? The an- ing who has found his place, ready to truth by our very lives. shown the way to freedom. “If today swer comes, not by discovering a book be God’s instrument. Jesus shows us Response to truth must be an act of you hear his voice, harden not your or by finding a map that comes from freedom, or it does not enter the heart. hearts.” outside myself, but rather from living The “voice of the Lord” is an offer, an and discovering reality as it unfolds. See SCRIPTURE, Page 13 January 31, 2021 Catholic Times 13

CATHOLIC WORD SEARCH SCRIPTURE, continued from Page 12 how to put it all together: He acts, He God invites us to participate in what S TNIA V ENITNELA moc.scilohtacrofsemagdrow.www heals, He seeks communion with God He is doing through Jesus, and He and He reaches out to all. gives us the means to live it through OSAINTPRAXEDESI Job’s lament is an echo of every hu- sharing the Holy Spirit with us. man heart at some point. “Remember What are the signs that the Spirit is IHXNXMXAXPVMTNM that my life is like the wind; I shall not present? Our very desire for the Spirit see happiness again.” And yet, we see comes from the Spirit present in our AUFAOFATVXAGOYS in the life of Job that God meets the hearts. The joy that comes over us in crisis by offering Job a new and deep- our experience of gathering, which SPOBSIRUXAYTPRY er relationship and rewarding him for has begun anew and which we hope his fidelity. We know — as Job does will continue as we conquer the coro- PIHADFTFRHIORRH not — that God is behind the troubles navirus by our common efforts to care he has, not as the one who sends the for one another. UOITYEEUYIPPUON troubles, but as the One who is brag- As Christians, we know that our un- ging about the way Job responds. Job derstanding of Word comes from the GNNTNBDVCEUTELN is every human being. God wants to Spirit. The faith we have in the Sac- be able to brag to the devil and every- raments and our conviction that it is TTDTREEAGENSDVP one else about what has been accom- Jesus Christ who accomplishes them plished by His grace through mere in us is given to us by the Spirit. Our OCMUEPEEEESEYDO creatures, through the likes of us. acknowledgment that each one of us ITAAOMLTCHRRIOL St. Paul found his purpose in the has a purpose, a reason to be, with proclamation of the Gospel. We all gifts for the whole body is evidence CRRDRAODRIEAETP have a share in the Gospel. Like St. of the action of the Spirit among us. Paul, we are entrusted with a steward- Our life on earth is a drudgery, YPDSSTRLLUVBTPD ship: to preach the Gospel. That must when we expect the world to give us be the center of all we do. When oth- what only God can give. The longings ADHIPIYAEFOCCYA ers see us, what do they see? Is it evi- of our hearts are fulfilled only when dent that we believe in the truth of the we have put our trust in Him and open CDUEHARRXNLFXUI Catholic faith, or is there something to His will in our lives. The freedom else at the center of our lives? of the children of God is the freedom CSTTYLRTSEIRPXL Jesus goes out to preach to share to be who God calls us to be. Is your His Word and the power of healing life a drudgery or do you know the joy DEDAEHEB SUIRUAM TSEIRP through Word and Sacrament. He of living in freedom? YRAURBEF NORTAP EMOR sends us to continue the proclama- God calls each of us by name, and tion. Jesus heals us and invites us to He entrusts to us a specific purpose. HTNEETRUOF NOITUCESREP TNIAS share in His mission to bring others to What does God want to do in your SREVOL ELOMETNOP SEDEXARPTNIAS awareness of the truth of the Gospel. life? What are you offering to God? SRYTRAM SUISALEGEPOP YRUTNECDRIHT LOCAL NEWS, continued from Page 2 tic Adoration during the Thursdays Throughout the year, the church and Fridays of Lent in its Reservation is hosting Sunday Eucharistic Ado- POSITION AVAILABLE Chapel behind the church’s main altar. ration, usually on the third Sunday Director of After-School Care Program Adoration will begin following the of the month, in the Our Lady of the Our Lady of Peace School 9 a.m. Mass Thursday and continue Resurrection Chapel just inside the 40 E. Dominion Blvd., Columbus until 6:30 p.m. Friday. The first set main entrance of the church. It will of dates will be Thursday and Friday, begin after the 11 a.m. Mass and end Feb. 27 and 28, and Adoration will The Director will develop, implement and lead activities and programs for at 3:50 p.m. with Benediction of the school-aged children. The Director will also be required to maintain at- continue weekly until Thursday and Friday, April 2 and 3. Blessed Sacrament. tendance and financial records, and work closely with the parish Business During the Easter season, Adoration Adoration Sundays during 2020 are Manager. More information can be found at www.olp-parish.org. Interested will take place in a monstrance in the Feb. 16, March 15, April 19 (Divine Mer- Reservation Chapel on Thursdays, be- cy Sunday), May 17, June 14 (the Feast candidates should contact Principal Jim Silcott at [email protected]. ginning April 16 through May 28, from of Corpus Christi), July 19, Aug. 16, the end of the 9 a.m. Mass until 11 p.m. Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15 and Dec. 20.

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(Williams), 87, Jan. 19 St. John Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic St. Paul Church, Westerville St. Francis de Sales Church, Newark Church, Columbus BYRNE, Joseph, 88, Jan. 10 Our Lady of Peace Church, Columbus HARDY, Susan (Oliverio), 94, Jan. 3 NICHOL, Mary L. (DeVictor), 87, Jan. 10 ALBANESE, Rosanne (Skufza), 80, St. Joseph Church, Dover St. Brendan Church, Hilliard Jan. 1 CONRAD, Marye J., 73, Jan. 6 Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, Columbus St. Mary Magdalene Church, Columbus KORTE, Sue A., (Kuerthe), 91, Jan. 9 RITCHEY, Joseph A., 83, Jan 14 St. Andrew Church, Columbus St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Zanesville ALBERT, Luella (Boehm), 97, Jan. 10 CONTI, Stephen M., 69, Jan. 14 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, Columbus LITTERINI. Donald E., 82, Dec. 30 ROEHRENBECK, Elizabeth J. “Betty” Grove City Church of the Ascension, Johnstown (Antczak), 82, Jan. 9 CUPRIK, Dorothy (Kolodychak), 99, Christ the King Church, Columbus BENADUM, Patricia F. 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(Szempruch), 91, DURO, Roberto G. “Bert,” 82, Jan. 16 Jan. 10 Jan. 10 St. Brendan Church, Hilliard St. Elizabeth Church, Columbus Sister Catherine Tronolone, OSF Sister Anne Rutledge, OP Funeral Mass for Sister Catherine 1966. Funeral Mass for Sister Anne Rut- Holy Name (1960-1962), St. Thomas Tronolone, OSF, 96, who died Satur- She entered the order of the Stella Ni- ledge, OP, 85, who died Thursday, Jan. (1964-65) and Christ the King (1966- day, Jan. 9, will be celebrated later at the agara Franciscans on Sept. 6, 1942, and 14 at the Mohun Health Care Center, 69) schools and principal of Columbus Motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Fran- made her first vows on Aug. 19, 1944 was celebrated at the Motherhouse of Our Lady of Peace School (1969-1977). cis of Penance and Christian Charity in and her final vows on Aug. 18, 1947. Stella Niagara, New York. Burial was at In the Diocese of Columbus, she was the Dominican Sisters of Peace. Burial She also was transportation coordinator the sisters’ cemetery. a teacher at Columbus St. Francis De- was at St. Joseph Cemetery, Columbus. at the Mohun center from 2008 to 2011 She was born Lucrezia Tronolone in Sales High School from 1963 to 1966. She was born on Aug. 12, 1934 in and lived at the Motherhouse from 2011 Buffalo, New York, on Feb. 17, 1930 to She also taught in New York, New Jer- Pittsburgh to John and Mary (Burke) to 2017 and at the Mohun center from Carmen and Lucia (Sisti) Tronolone. sey and West Virginia and in Rome.. Rutledge. 2017 until her death. She received a Bachelor of Science She was preceded in death by her She earned a Bachelor of Science de- She also taught and was a high- degree in education from Mount St. parents, and siblings Lucretia, Daniel, gree from the College of St. Mary of the school librarian in Pennsylvania, was a Joseph Teachers College in Buffalo in John, Teresa, Frank, Carmen, Anthony Springs (now Ohio Dominican Univer- principal in Michigan and the Diocese 1952 and a Master of Arts degree from and Caeser Tronolone, Agnes Gardner, sity) in 1962 and a Master’s degree in of Steubenville, and worked in that di- the Catholic University of America in and Celia Semmet. elementary school administration from ocese’s education office. For 15 years, Duquesne University in 1972. she worked in the field education and She entered the congregation of the placement office at the Pittsburgh Theo- Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the logical Seminary. Springs (now Dominican Sisters of She was preceded in death by her par- Our Family Serving Yours... Peace) in 1957 and professed her vows ents, and sisters, Sister Mary Rutledge, on July 9, 1959, taking the name Sister OP and Margaret Joan Lachut, OP. Sur- Now for 5 Generations, Kenneth Marie. vivors include a brother, John (Jack); a Over 150 Years In the Diocese of Columbus, she was sister, Virginia (Jean) O’Shea; and niec- a seventh-grade teacher at Columbus es and nephews. Our family of Funeral Directors has expanded to include Bob Ryan’s son, Kevin. Kevin’s great-great-grandfather Patrick Egan established the company in 1859. Our commitment to Central Ohio families has never changed. L-R Funeral Directors, Kevin, Andy & Bob Ryan with spouses, Gini, Khristy & Mary Ginn Ryan Personal, dignified, quality services at a reasonable cost

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Quintell Quinn (left photo), a senior at St. Francis DeSales High School, describes the relationship between students and teachers as a “feeling of togetherness” built on respect, and one that he will carry with him even after he graduates. The Galuzny family (center) shows that faith begins and ends at home, but that their love of music spurs their faith and their relationships with their parish and their daughters’ school communities. Students in grades 6-8 (right) at Columbus St. Mary are the first to occupy the new middle school building in German Village, one of several exciting school expansions throughout the Diocese made possible by partnerships with benefactors and the communities the schools serve.

Bishop Robert J. Brennan Celebrate our teaching mission today and every day

A couple of weeks ago, I visited Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching worked through tremendous challeng- Our Lady of Bethlehem School and them to observe all that I have com- es to continue to provide education in Childcare to celebrate the Feast of manded you.” (Matt 28:19-20). This a way that is as close to normal and as the Epiphany with the Kindergarten Great Commissioning, as it is called, safe as possible in addition to continu- students. I had been asked to read a initiated the teaching mission of our ing all of the services that our families version of the story of the visit of the Church that continues to this day in have come to rely on at our schools. Magi, but in reality the students told the 53 Catholic schools within the This has been no small task. It is the the story to me as only enthusiastic Diocese of Columbus. Over 16,400 love of Our Lord and His Church that and faith-filled 6-year olds can. Their children come to our schools daily has kept us all resilient in these tough love of the newborn baby Jesus and to know, love, and serve God. They times. Catholic education will emerge their excitement in giving Him gifts are led by over 1,400 men and wom- from this pandemic year stronger and was a beautiful sign of the value of en who have dedicated their lives to more committed to our essential pur- Catholic education. sharing the Gospel with the future pose – forming missionary disciples At the end of the Gospel of Mat- leaders of our Church. for our world that so dearly needs them. thew, Our Lord instructed His disci- I could not be more proud of our Please join me in celebrating all ples to “Go, therefore, and make dis- Catholic school principals, teachers, those who make outstanding Catho- ciples of all nations, baptizing them staff members, pastors, and school lic education possible in our Diocese in the name of the Father, and of the families than I am this year. We have during this Catholic Schools Week. Catholic Schools Week 2 January 31, 2021 Schools operate humbly at bold pace Beginning on Sunday, January 31, Catholic Bishop Watterson High School and Quintell Quinn, schools across the country will begin the annual HAVE FAITH IN EDUCATION a student at St. Francis DeSales High School. celebration of Catholic Schools Week. Each day of Adam Dufault Additionally, the Office of Catholic Schools this week is typically used to recognize and honor Adam J. Dufault is the diocesan Episcopal Moderator has led a strategic planning process for schools as the people who make Catholic education possible: for Education and Superintendent of Catholic Schools. part of the Bishop’s initiative to envision the fu- parents, students, principals, teachers and staff, ture of our Diocese. This planning process, led by pastors, and parish communities. the Catholic Schools Management planning firm, This year, Catholic Schools Week has an addi- room. We have opened and safely operated athletic is nearing its completion. Dozens of interviews tional significance, as those same groups of people programs at both the high school and elementary and focus groups with key stakeholders have been will mark 11 months of a sustained commitment school levels, with a state championship in field conducted, as well as several surveys, analyses of to keeping our students in school and learning hockey and a volleyball final four appearance for school data, demographic forecasts, and hours of through the challenges of the Covid-19 pandem- Bishop Watterson and a championship title game in deliberation. The final plan will be ready at the ic. We all must sincerely recognize and thank our football for St. Francis DeSales. We have seen great beginning of summer. The goal of this project is Catholic school communities for their heroic ded- service to our communities being done, such as the to establish a comprehensive plan for the schools ication and courage in finding innovative ways to gratitude shown to first responders by students at of the Diocese and the Office of Catholic Schools keep the school experience as close to normal as Our Lady of Perpetual Help and a partnership be- over the next three to five years that will ensure safely permitted by health guidelines for the more tween Our Lady of Peace School and the Domini- that the schools are unapologetically Catholic, ac- than 16,400 children in Catholic schools in the Di- can Sisters of Peace. We have seen physical growth, ademically excellent and financially viable into ocese of Columbus. as new educational facilities opened their doors at the future. Despite the challenges of Covid, Catholic St. Mary in German Village, St. Brendan in Hilliard As Our Catholic Schools continue moving for- Schools Week gives us all the chance to realize and St. Francis de Sales in Newark, with another ward in a year that is so unlike any other, I would that the 2020-21 school year has been so much project underway at Newark Catholic and building like to ask that you keep our schools, our admin- more than opening buildings. Our Catholic plans moving forward at St. Charles. Blessed Sacra- istrators and teachers, and our students in your Schools have thrived this year in so many ways, ment in Newark has opened a brand new preschool prayers. And, of course, please encourage anyone and this special section of The Catholic Times will program. We have seen tremendous examples of with an interest in learning more about our schools tell some of these stories. students and families living out their faith, such as for their children to contact their local Catholic We have had tremendous success in the class- the Galuzny family at St. Mary in Delaware and school or visit education.columbuscatholic.org. Students continue to impact communities during pandemic By Tim Puet of the disease. Catholic Times Reporter Columbus Our Lady of Peace School is taking part in an “adopt-a- sister” program for members of the The coronavirus pandemic has af- Dominican Sisters of Peace, whose fected different groups of people motherhouse is in Columbus and is in myriad ways during the past 10 home to 76 sisters. months. Perhaps the most drastic im- Grove City Our Lady of Perpetual pact has been felt by those caring for Help School has developed “Opera- the sick on the front lines and those tion Gratitude,” a program recogniz- who have been forced to stay separate ing people who are working on the and isolated from others. front lines of health care at Mount For religious sisters, the pan- Carmel Grove City Hospital. demic has kept them from much of Laura Baird, the parent of an Our their in-person ministry because of Lady of Peace student, and Gaye safe-distance requirements. Because Reissland, a member of Our Lady of many sisters are in the age group most Peace Church, began the initiative to susceptible to the virus, a number of help the sisters. sisters have stayed in their convents “Gaye was helping the sisters dec- since mid-March. orate for Christmas and doing other For health care workers, the projects at the motherhouse,” Baird 10-month period has been a time of said. “She told the school’s Home and unprecedented stress as hospitals have School Association (HSA) that some been stretched to their limits to handle sisters had not been out of the building the increase in admissions resulting since March and could use something from the pandemic. for Christmas to brighten their spirits. Students in two diocesan schools “I got in touch with the sisters at the have recognized the needs of these motherhouse and learned what they groups and have been reaching out to would like. The HSA then put togeth- let them know they are appreciated Students from Grove City Our Lady of Perpetual Help School pack bags of snacks and and to give them encouragement as drinks for health care workers at Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital. they continue to deal with the effects See IMPACT, Page 13 Photo courtesy Our Lady of Perpetual Help School January 31, 2021 Catholic Schools Week 3 Faith at ‘core’ of musical family The following story is the second others in the group. No question I had in a series on missionary discipleship about the faith was stupid. in the Diocese of Columbus. Video “I could tell the Galuznys lived interviews related to this story will the faith. They radiated it and made be made available on the Diocese of me feel a part of their family,” said Columbus social media platforms. Mackey, who after his baptism was hired by the parish as its engagement By Tim Puet specialist, linking the parish with the Catholic Times Reporter community and assisting with the youth ministry and Parish School of Religion programs. Since September, Music brought Doug and Bibianne Mackey has been the web designer for Galuzny together and continues to the communications office of the Dio- play a significant role in the lives of cese of Columbus. the couple and their daughters, Clare, As part of their parish’s youth activ- Ana and Angelina. ities, the Galuznys’ two older daugh- “Some people call us the von Trapps ters are active in a student group that of (Delaware) St. Mary’s (Church),” met every Tuesday prior to the pan- Bibianne said, referring to the singing demic and then continued with Zoom Austrian family whose story forms the meetings. Mackey is the adult leader basis of the play and film The Sound The Galuzny family chats during an interview session at Delaware St. Mary Church. of the group, which focuses on the life of Music. Photo courtesy Andy Mackey of a different saint each week. The couple met in 1988 when both Clare and Ana said they also have were part of a folk music group at tive in my faith after leaving home. 19, which was livestreamed on the found ample opportunities to prac- Mansfield St. Peter Church. I’m grateful to my parents for their parish’s YouTube and Facebook ac- tice missionary discipleship through “I played the trumpet, and Bibianne involvement in church and music ac- counts. All Catholic churches in Ohio Watterson’s Prayer Club, which meets was a guitarist,” Doug said. “My par- tivities and wish more parents would were closed at the time as a result of every day before school, and through ents got together in much the same do the same.” the COVID-19 pandemic. The family everyday conversations with other way as Bibianne and I. Both of them Doug, 47, an information technolo- also is part of the Delaware parish’s students. were musicians, and they met while gy cloud architect for Nationwide In- Cenacleprayer group Masses on the They also are members of the playing in high school and later to- surance, and Bibianne, 51, a nursing first Saturday of each month and of its school’s swimming team. “One op- gether in a group in the late 1960s and educator and home health-care pro- Masses for Marian feasts. portunity to pray with someone that I early 1970s. They passed their talent vider, have been married for 21 years The Cenacle is another name for especially remember came last year, along to my brother and me. After Doug; his brother, Brian; and their the Upper Room – the site where the two weeks before the state champi- Bibianne and I had children, it seemed parents, Ray and Mary, played trum- Apostles gathered for the Last Supper, onship swimming meet,” Clare said. as though they moved from the cradle pet together for the Easter Vigil and where Jesus appeared to them several “One of my teammates had knee is- to the choir loft. They’ve always been Christmas midnight Masses at church- times after his resurrection and where sues and came to me at lunch one day comfortable sharing and leading the es in Toledo and later in Mansfield the Holy Spirit descended on them to ask if I could pray with her about church community in song.” from the time he was 11 years old at Pentecost. Cenacle prayer groups her injury. It made me very happy “Music is Doug’s first love,” Bibi- until he graduated from Ohio State throughout the nation and the world that she was open to the possibility of anne said. “It’s in his soul. From an University with a Bachelor of Arts in meet regularly to pray the rosary and prayer, so we went to the school chap- early age, he exposed our daughters music in 1997. Doug also plays the pi- other Marian prayers for priests and el, and I prayed over her. to real music, the kind that’s endured ano and electric bass and is a cantor. for the Church in general. “The pain started disappearing and through time – jazz, the classics, Ital- Bibianne plays the guitar, although “Pope Francis (in his 2013 ap- was pretty much gone by the time of ian and Polish ethnic music. Now we she says she’s not as musically active ostolic exhortation The Joy of the the meet. She did well and told me af- listen mostly to Christian praise and as she used to be. Gospel) says all Christians are mis- terward how grateful she felt toward worship music at home but still a va- All three daughters are pianists. sionary disciples. Mary was the first me. I told her I was very grateful she riety of styles. Clare, a senior at Columbus Bishop and highest missionary disciple, and asked me,” Clare said. “Doug has a band known as Project Watterson High School, and Ana, a ju- the Cenacle has played a big role in During the 2 ½ months when schools 75 that sometimes plays at weddings nior at Watterson, also play the guitar bringing me closer to Christ and be- were closed at the end of the 2019-20 and other types of celebrations and is and are members of the school’s wor- ing willing to spread his word,” Bibi- academic year, Clare and Ana helped part of a brass quintet that has played ship band. In addition, Clare plays the anne said. “Praying the rosary brought organize the Quaranteens, a group of for Easter and Christmas at St. Mary’s ukulele and the electric bass, is learn- me through a dark period in my adult young people who met each weekday and Easter at Dublin St. Brigid of ing the clarinet and is in Watterson’s life. Through the Cenacle, I made the for prayer via Zoom because they Kildare Church. Music definitely puts handbell choir and jazz band. Ana personal connection with Jesus I was were unable to do so through Prayer all of us in a happy place.” loves to sing. Angelina, a sixth-grader yearning for.” Club activities. Clare said about 70 or “Being involved in a musical fam- at St. Mary School, plays the ukulele A few years ago, as part of the pro- 80 young people were regular partici- ily kept me close to Jesus through and has taken vocal lessons. cess of becoming a Catholic and join- pants in Quaranteens programs. high school,” Doug said. “Most of Doug made a musical arrangement ing St. Mary Church, Andy Mackey “I really love coming in at 7:20 in my friends while I was growing up of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and was brought into the Cenacle by its the morning, before school starts, for weren’t brought up in a church, and the Magnificat, the Virgin Mary’s founder within the parish, retired a few moments of prayer time,” Clare many of those who did attend church hymn of praise to God, and he and Deacon Felix Azzola. “Bibianne was said. “It’s a great way to start the day fell away once they got out of high the family put together a record- the first person I was introduced to,” and get closer to Jesus.” school. ing of the arrangement for this past Mackey said. “She gave me her rosa- “Music kept me grounded and ac- year’s Divine Mercy Sunday, April ry and was so welcoming, along with See FAMILY, Page 17 Catholic Schools Week 4 January 31, 2021

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All schools are open every day for Catholic Schools of Newark in-person instruction or a hybrid mod- The addition of a performing arts el of in-person and distance learning. center at Newark Catholic High Despite the operational challenges this School means that school Masses will year, many schools of the Diocese of no longer have to be in the school gym- Columbus have made programmatic nasium and that performances will no advancements and building additions longer have to be held at auditoriums to benefit students from preschool Newark Catholic High School is building a new arts center scheduled to be completed in in the city. Ground was broken for through high school. May that will accommodate school Masses and events. Photo courtesy Newark Catholic the 500-seat, 13,400 square foot addi- St. Mary School in Columbus has tion in September and is expected to returned a former public school build- be completed by early May. Principal ing in the historic German Village Beth Hill said that the first event to be neighborhood to its original purpose. held in the new space will be a dedica- It now serves as a new middle school tion Mass celebrated by Bishop Robert building. All three Catholic schools Brennan. Luke Baus, a 1996 gradu- in Newark have experienced chang- ate of the school, was the architect for es. Newark Catholic High School is the project and said his industrial arts building a new performing arts center, teacher, Tom Cash, inspired him to en- Blessed Sacrament School has add- ter architecture. ed a new preschool program, and St. “We’ve been talking about an arts Francis de Sales School has undergone center for the past five or six years,” substantial renovation. Meanwhile, Hill said. “The talk became serious Hilliard St. Brendan School has com- three years ago when Steve and Salena pleted an expansion project to add new Hitchens gave the school $500,000 as classrooms, offices, and library space. seed money.” The remaining $2.1 mil- lion needed for the center came through Columbus St. Mary pledges. Hill anticipates that the cost When school resumed after the will be paid in full in three years. Christmas break on Monday, January “It’s truly been an act of faith for 4, sixth- to eighth – grade students at people to step forward in the middle Columbus St. Mary School returned to of a pandemic, when so much is un- classes in a new building. The former known, and pledge to complete this Third Street School building, built in center,” Hill said. “When the pandem- 1864, was acquired by the school last ic halted classes in March, people felt it summer and renovated throughout the was so important to have this building fall. The 9,500 square foot, two-story as something to promote the arts. It’s building at 630 S. 3rd St. is just north a testimony to their faith and to perse- of St. Mary Church and the main build- verance in difficult times. There’s no ing of the school. better place to celebrate God’s good- “We wanted to make sure that the ness and the gifts and talents he has building remained a schoolhouse, so given our students than in this center.” we agreed to a deed restriction that it The youngest learners in Newark always would be a school,” said Recre- now have a new option for early child- ation and Parks spokeswoman Sophia hood education, as a new preschool Fifner. “The school worked with the program opened at Blessed Sacrament German Village Society and with other The former Third Street School building in German Village was acquired last summer by School in August. “We had to rear- neighborhood groups to get their input Columbus St. Mary School and was renovated before opening in January for students in range some things during the summer,” and they were very supportive of the grades six through eight. Photo courtesy St. Mary German Village School said principal Josh Caton. “We moved plan.” the kindergarten class upstairs and put School principal Kayla Elrich said These include state of the art technol- second floor has 4 large classroom the preschool in a double room.” about 115 students are attended classes ogy, Smart boards in every room, a spaces. A large locker area and lounge Caton was the father of a Blessed I the building. “It took all of Christ- science lab space, a flexible learning spaces occupy the basement. Outdoor Sacrament student before he became mas vacation to move materials into center, and designated spaces for tutors classroom space will be coming in the principal and said parents had been the building, but we were ready to go and special education support staff.” near future. talking about adding a preschool for on Jan. 4,” she said. “The building’s The first floor has 2 classroom con- “We are extremely grateful for the main features are intended to help the nected by a retractable wall along with generosity of so many who made it students with academic achievement. a science lab and office space. The possible to expand into this build- See MISSION, Page 18 Catholic Schools Week 6 January 31, 2021

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Students were given a topic to the winter weather, Emmaus Talk such as, “think about a moment when lunches will begin again in the spring. you have seen God at work during the Socially-distanced Bishop Watterson students came together outside during the fall for “I met quite a few new people pandemic” and then the conversation Emmaus Talk lunches. Photo courtesy Bishop Watterson High School through the Emmaus lunch, and we flowed from that point. never would have spoken or even Senior Tessa Whittaker helped plan get the gifts God puts in front of me know my classmates a little bit better. crossed paths had we not participat- and promote Emmaus Talk lunches as every day.” Student Council vice president ed,” said senior Emily Kovalchin. “It the school year began. Like Whittaker, senior Tyler Young and senior Hope Uptegraph said the made my day to go sit in the sunshine “The Emmaus Lunch helped me recognized the lunches as a chance to lunches were a helpful combination and just have a good time. I high- take a break from the hustle and bus- step away from the usual school day of meeting new people and growing ly recommend the Emmaus lunch to tle of school to spend some time in “I personally enjoyed going to the in faith at the same time. anyone who is considering going in reflection with my classmates,” she Emmaus lunches because it was a re- “Mrs. Simmonds made the expe- the spring, because it’s an awesome said. “It is so easy to get caught up in laxing time away from school where I rience delightful, encouraging stu- place to make great friends and great the business of everyday life and for- got to spend time outside, and got to dents from multiple grades and vari- memories!” Watterson students use gifts and talents to create, contribute Pope Francis once tweeted, “Dear young people, do not bury your talents, the gifts that God has given you! Do not be afraid to dream of great things!” Several Bishop Watterson students have been applying Pope Francis’ ad- vice during the pandemic, discovering positive ways to deal with boredom and a change of routine, by exploring artistic talents, finding ways to serve others, creating a business or a combi- nation of the three. Senior Maddie Phillips began mak- Junior Amelia Pepe learned to bake during ing earrings during the stay-at-home the quarantine last spring and now do- Senior Adam Pavliga displays some of his Senior Maddie Phillips sells earrings she order last spring which are sold nates her creations to family, friends and artwork. makes and donates most of the money to through her mother’s Etsy store. With essential hospital workers. Photos courtesy Bishop Watterson Mid-Ohio Foodbank. 75% of the proceeds donated to the Mid-Ohio Foodbank, she has man- be found on the baseline of high school Slone who works with such athletes his artistic interests behind the camera aged to combine art, service and busi- basketball courts all over Columbus, as Ohio State legends Jared Sullinger, lens, senior Adam Pavliga spent more ness interests into one endeavor. snapping pics and tweeting updates. Evan Turner, Deshaun Thomas, and time on a hobby he picked up as ju- “I’m creative and would always make “When the pandemic hit, it took Jon Diebler. nior year kicked off: painting. bracelets and necklaces,” said Phillips. away many opportunities for me to “The saying I realized was true “Over the quarantine I had more “I also had an idea to sell something and take pictures at the high school state during the pandemic was, ‘When life time to work on it and practice and when I couldn’t volunteer at Mid-Ohio championships for winter sports,” he gives you lemons, make lemonade,’” try new things,” he said. “I had start- or with Special Olympics, I decided to said. “I was lost without being able to Contini said. “Life gave us this aw- ed by watching Bob Ross videos and help by making jewelry.” watch sports.” ful pandemic and yes, it can be very copying what he was doing and then Dominic Contini, also a senior, had So he decided to start his own pho- negative, but it just depends on your I started my own paintings. I love to begun to take photos for 270 Hoops. tography business, Contini Flicks. He mindset and what you do with what During the 2019-20 season, prior to the had the good fortune of being hired by God has put in front of you.” arrival of COVID-19, Dominic could Pure Sweat basketball trainer Drew While Contini has been expanding See WATTERSON, Page 16 Catholic Schools Week 8 January 31, 2021 UNiTEd iN FaiTH, iNSPiREd By TRadiTiON For a lifetime of Faith, Excellence, and Service—start here

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Bishop Ready High School 614-276-5263 www.brhs.org January 31, 2021 Catholic Schools Week 9 It’s always Catholic Schools Week at Bishop Ready The nation celebrates Catholic Schools Week at the end of January but it isn’t just a week at Bishop Ready. Faith, excellence, and service perme- ate every day at the school. When the coronavirus surge began in March, educational formats were modified to ensure the safety of stu- dents and faculty members through- out the Catholic educational system. At Bishop Ready, this meant a virtu- al graduation and everyone getting comfortable with Zoom meetings and remote learning. When the current year began in August, Bishop Ready remained committed to providing the quality Catholic education it has al- ways championed while continuing the commitment to keep our students and faculty safe. Whatever the format, and Bishop Ready has successfully navigated a Guest Speaker Laura Lewis addresses The Bishop Ready cafeteria has been repurposed during the coronavirus pandemic. hybrid form to date, the administra- students on mental health issues. Photos courtesy Bishop Ready High School tion and faculty insist on providing the same strong college prep cours- prayer group for students who wish to es, with the addition of a selection of gather in chapel for a short period of courses designed to allow students time for prayer and discussion during to explore and prep for career areas the lunch period. Father Keller sees in technology, cybersecurity, and the this group as a leadership group for trades, all based on a firm basis found those students interested in serving in our Catholic identity. Faith is a the school community by using their constant component of our daily life. gifts and talents to lead in keeping While Bishop Ready ensures that faith and church at the forefront of our the classroom component of education communal life at Ready and beyond. does not suffer through these unusual We provided a guest speaker who circumstances, we also acknowledge addressed our in-school and online the necessity for students to develop students about the emotional, social, spiritually, socially, and emotionally. and psychological issues that we may To these ends, we continue to provide all be experiencing with regard to the opportunities for our students to expe- stresses and strains of the pandemic. rience the “normal” school activities. It’s important for students and adults Our sports teams continue to com- alike to realize that these feelings are pete and excel, both on the team and normal in “non-normal” times and individual level, with participants that help is available and should be continuing to earn scholarships to requested, if needed. continue on the collegiate level. While traditions have been slightly Our chaplain, Father Seth Keller, altered to adjust to new health proto- along with our Deacon, Joe Knap- cols, they continue to provide a need- ke, and our Campus Ministry Team ed feeling of normalcy during what is provide a supportive Catholic envi- anything but a normal time. The annu- ronment that includes Mass in our al Spirit Week became Spirit Weeks St. Michael Chapel and streaming to accommodate the hybrid model, al- throughout our classrooms and avail- lowing all students to participate in the able to students at home and the op- annual activities. The Halls were deco- Father Seth Keller celebrates Mass in St. Michael Chapel. portunity to practice Catholic social rated, but with limited participation by teaching through volunteer work, in a Student Council. Homecoming Court shown admirable maturity in accept- “A vibrant Catholic educational en- restricted format because of COVID was still chosen, but the photo was ing changes that will help keep mem- vironment relies on a dedicated and protocols but including collecting taken in two parts to accommodate for bers of the Ready Family safe. Masks caring faculty and staff; at Ready, we goods for food pantries and diapers physical distancing. Even Santa visit- are mandatory and worn without have adjusted to a system of teaching for the Bottoms Up Drive. The St. ed to spread some cheer (as well as hot complaint. Desks are stationed at the for both the in-class and remote stu- Vincent de Paul Society at Bishop chocolate and cookies) to lend a festive recommended distance apart, making dents, depending on the day of the Ready, as well as other clubs and orga- air before Christmas break. for a smaller number of students in week,” according to Principal Celene nizations, spearheads these drives and The students have adjusted ex- each classroom. Sanitizers are locat- A. Seamen. “Faculty and staff contin- continues to follow Pope Francis’s tremely well to the hybrid situation ed throughout the school, including ue to provide whatever help is needed dictate to care for those less fortunate. and the restrictive protocols necessary in each classroom, and stairwells are In addition, Father Keller has started a to help contain the virus. They have designated as up and down. See READY, Page 13 Catholic Schools Week 10 January 31, 2021

Members of Columbus Bishop Hartley High School’s new Adeste Fidelis group meet in the Adviser Marcus Phelps (far left) meets with members of Columbus Bishop Hartley’s My school chapel. They are (visible from left): Anna Woods, campus minister Tera Chun, Cece Brother’s Keeper organization (from left): Daniel Dunor, Donovan Davis, Grady Hill and Woods, Emma Simone and Dominic Ratliff. Xavier Martin-Fuller. Photos courtesy Bishop Hartley High School Bishop Hartley students form new groups In the midst of hybrid learning, Co- minister Tera Chun. The group works and to bring about a spiritual revival At Hartley, the group’s primary fo- lumbus Bishop Hartley High School to further the faith formation of the at the school. cus is to help students stay on track students and extracurricular-activi- school’s student body by building dis- My Brother’s Keeper is a program and successfully develop the skills ty moderators have adapted to allow cipleship and a passion for the Cath- started by former president Barack they need to enter the workforce or continued activities and participation. olic faith. Obama to help young men of color postsecondary education or training. In addition, two new groups have Members of the group meet every reach their full potential. Its goal is to The group also hosts open discus- formed in response to student requests other week. The group chose its name, mentor, support and guide young peo- sions about injustice and equality in and identified needs. which is Latin for “come, faithful,” ple so they will take important steps and out of school. Health and physical Adeste Fidelis was founded by stu- because its members wanted to create to obtain the skills they need to find education teacher Marcus Phelps is its dents under the direction of campus a community for all students to join a good job or go to college and work. adviser.

Ad photo was taken before the onset of the pandemic and does not demonstrate the current health protocols in place at the school. January 31, 2021 Catholic Schools Week 11 Cristo Rey is building community Receiving a high-quality, Catholic, and their families in terms of earning college-preparatory education has a potential. Perhaps more importantly, long-reaching positive impact on the Cristo Rey Columbus encourages stu- lives of students and their families. dents to open their minds both in high Unfortunately, this level of education school and college, in service of be- and collegiate prospects are not afford- coming “men and women for others” able or attainable for many families in and improving their communities. Columbus. Enter Cristo Rey Colum- Joe Patrick, President of Cristo Rey bus High School, which provides ac- Columbus High School, said the com- cess to this life-changing opportunity bination of its work-study program, by means of a unique business model academic goals, and spiritual focus and philanthropic support. not only shapes young minds but also Known as “The School that Works,” helps to build our Columbus commu- Cristo Rey Columbus partners with nity. “We are proud to join other com- local businesses for its Professional munity leaders in opening the door of Work-Study Program (“PWSP”). While access to all students to have the same initially serving as a simple financial opportunity to succeed in college, in proposition to cover the costs of a pri- career, and in life.” vate, college-prep education for stu- If you would like to join us and our dents who could not otherwise afford it, business partners in building a stron- PWSP has evolved into providing stu- ger Columbus community through dents with crucial hands-on work expe- our Professional Work-Study Pro- rience, while simultaneously laying the gram, please contact Somers Martin, groundwork for changing the face of the PWSP Sales Director, at smartin@ future workforce in Columbus. cristoreycolumbus.org or (614) 223- Cristo Rey Columbus offers a rigor- 9261 ext. 005. ous college-prep curriculum, includ- If you are interested in making an ing Advanced Placement and honors investment in the success of our stu- courses. The majority of its gradu- dents, please contact Linda Silva, ates are the first generation in their Director of Advancement, at lsilva@ families to attend college, changing cristoreycolumbus.org or (614) 223- the trajectory of both their own lives 9261 ext. 010. "With God All Things are Possible"

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For More Information: 614-882-2710 [email protected] | stpaulk-8.org Catholic Schools Week 12 January 31, 2021 St. Charles innovates amid pandemic Columbus St. Charles Preparatory community has all we need for a proper School has a campus with several build- celebration of the liturgy. This prepa- ings available for its students. This has ration is in some ways visible, such as allowed the school’s administration to how the sanctuary appears, but most re-imagine many of these areas while of my contributions consist of smaller creating new student learning spaces tasks. Jesus is present in the Mass; I felt and following safety protocols estab- called to serve Him through this vital lished by the state and the diocese. ministry.” Many individual class Masses, prayer The school’s drama department has services and retreats take place in the continued to produce live theater during school’s Mother of Mercy Chapel. The the pandemic. “We realized that our first school also uses the Robert C. Walter priority was to ensure the safety of our Student Commons for all-school gath- student actors and audience members erings, but only two classes can safely by carefully following state guidelines,” distance in the space to celebrate litur- said department director Doug Mont- gies in person. Students in the two re- gomery. “We are fortunate to have large maining classes watch a livestreamed spaces where we could rehearse and feed from their learning spaces and eventually perform. Our next challenge The cast of Columbus St. Charles Preparatory School’s winter drama production, classrooms. was finding scripts with no physical in- Elephant’s Graveyard, practices in the campus theater. The play will be presented from St. Charles senior Daniel Dixon has teraction among cast members.” Feb. 26 to 28 at the Valley Dale Ballroom in Columbus. taken on the responsibility of assisting The school’s fall production, The Photo courtesy St. Charles Preparatory School the school’s sacristan, Sister Margaret Spoon River Project, consisted of a Hoffman, OSF, in handling the duties series of monologues in which former For the winter production, Mont- in Tennessee in 1916, which resulted in associated with preparing all of the residents of the mythical community gomery selected Elephant’s Graveyard, the only known lynching of an elephant. school’s on-campus liturgies. of Spoon River examined life and the which St. Charles originally premiered Again, all the student actors will be “The lifeblood of St. Charles is rooted longing for what might have been. All in central Ohio in 2012. It also uses a socially distanced and the cast and the in our Catholic identity,” he said. “The actors and audience members wore series of dramatic monologues to com- audience will be masked. The play will most important part of being Catholic is masks, and wireless microphones were bine historical fact and legend. The sto- run from Friday to Sunday, Feb. 26 to the ability to attend Holy Mass. used in the production at the Walter ry is the true tale of the tragic collision 28 at the Valley Dale Ballroom, 1590 “My role is to ensure that our school Commons. of a struggling circus and a tiny town Sunbury Road, Columbus.

THANK YOU FROM ST. CHARLES The St. Charles Preparatory School community thanks Bishop Robert Brennan and Superintendent Adam Dufault for helping navigate a successful new school year. We also extend congratulations and best wishes to our fellow Catholic schools for their continued success in the 2020-2021 school year!

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TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ST. CHARLES EXPERIENCE, VISIT WWW.STCHARLESPREP.ORG January 31, 2021 Catholic Schools Week 13 ‘Brother’s Keeper’ program IMPACT, continued from Page 2 er gift boxes with things like Christ- grown up and still in the Church.” mas candy, hot chocolate and wine, In Grove City, the staff and stu- continues virtually at St. Charles along with notes telling the sisters we dents at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Columbus St. Charles Preparatory each mentorship pair goes to a svir- were thinking of them. More than 20 School have cultivated a relation- School’s “My Brother’s Keeper” pro- tual ‘meeting room’ where they con- Our Lady of Peace families took part, ship with the Mount Carmel Health gram is continuing virtually since par- tinue the conversation. along with two families from Colum- organization that opened a medical ticipants can’t meet face to face. “While things are nowhere near bus Holy Spirit School.” center there in 2014. The relation- The program features St. Charles the same,” Warner says, “St. Charles “Laura suggested that families ship expanded when the city’s first students serving as mentors for grade- students are still exhibiting the same adopt a sister for Christmas, and I full-service hospital was opened by school students from Columbus Col- level of commitment to these relation- thought my fourth-grade class could Mount Carmel in 2018. legiate Academy by sharing food, ships and creativity in engaging the act as a family,” said Our Lady of As part of their Operation Grat- playing games and teaching life les- Peace teacher Sheri Magee. “We ad- itude initiative, “families at the sons. The group’s theme for this year younger students in ways that sup- port their growth and development,” opted Sister Anne Keenan, OP, and school filled packages of snacks and has been “Resilience.” sent her a letter and some artwork. drinks for caregivers at the hospital The organization’s leader, St. Warner said. “In turn, the relation- ships and connections among the two She sent a letter back and we re- who often don’t have time to enjoy Charles faculty member Mike War- sponded by sending her a gift card, a meal break,” said Brad Allen, the ner, said the group gathers via Zoom groups grows. We persist in finding a blanket and some chocolate. school’s enrollment coordinator. to discuss current events, watch a new ways to grow as our brother’s “We’re creating some more art for Students made cards with special video or hear a guest speaker. Then keeper on campus and off.” her and the other sisters and plan- messages to be included with the ning some Zoom time so we can talk packages, and Our Lady of Perpetu- READY, continued from Page 9 to each other. Now that sisters aren’t al Help parishioners have been shar- as familiar a sight in schools as they ing virtual messages of thanks and once were, it’s great to have students motivation to hospital workers. talk with them and see the important Volunteers from the school and role the sisters and their vocation church have committed to standing play in the life of the Church.” outside the hospital to clap nurses, Recipients of the boxes included doctors, and staff in and out during Sister Carol Ann May, OP, and Sis- four separate shift changes. Parish- ter Shawn Fitzpatrick, OP. “I was ioners also have been encouraged to not aware of what the ‘adopt-a-sis- support Mount Carmel’s street med- ter’ program would be when it be- icine program with monetary dona- gan,” Sister Carol Ann said. “I was tions. so touched by the graciousness, the “With Operation Gratitude, Our generosity and the kindness of the Lady of Perpetual Help families families that took part. Having these have found a way to say ‘thank you’ people praying for us and remem- and give back to those health care bering us during this time of isola- workers who have labored and sac- tion was just what I needed during rificed so much,” Allen said. the Christmas season. It was just Diocesan superintendent of perfect.” schools Adam Dufault praised the “Much to my surprise, the person two schools’ service efforts, saying, who adopted me was one of my for- “Service to others is a foundational mer first grade students at Our Lady part of our Catholic faith. The work of Peace,” Sister Shawn said. “It was being done at OLP and OLPH and so surprising and such a blessing so many other Catholic schools is to reconnect with this person that I putting our faith into action for the Bishop Ready Student Council members decorated the halls for Spirit Weeks. remembered as a little child, now betterment of our community.” Photo courtesy Bishop Ready High School to our students to make sure that they underclassmen. Scholarships continue not only master the educational mate- to be earned, career decisions contin- rial but that they also have the emo- ue to be made, and spiritual, emotion- tional and psychological support that al, and intellectual growth continues may be needed.” In addition, Plexi- apace. Whatever the future holds, glass shields are in place in offices and whatever format a Ready education Zoom meetings have been mastered. takes, our students and their families Our school nurse not only helps with can be sure that we will continue to the reporting to the state but also is hold the same high standards that we a source of information for pandem- always have. We will continue to ic-related queries. support them, help them, encourage At Ready, the new normal continues them, and pray for them. And we look to provide the same emphasis on faith, forward to continuing to be proud of academics, and service as always. We them, as they, with us, navigate these are preparing for the new class of new challenges. Faith, excellence, freshmen who will enter in the fall as and service, as articulated in Catholic we prepare for the graduation of our Schools Week, are the touchstones of seniors and the advancement of our a Ready education. Catholic Schools Week 14 January 31, 2021

BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL

Blessed Sacrament School (PreK-8)

Blessed Sacrament is a Catholic, Christ-Centered Community. Our mission is to educate the whole child - body, mind and soul - in order to form life-long disciples of Christ who love Truth, practice the Faith, and live virtuous lives.

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St. Francis de Sales School (PreK-8)

St. Francis is a place where your children will St. Vincent de Paul School (PreK-8) not only excel academically, emotionally & spiritually, Learning through Christ, the Saint Vincent de Paul but where they will also be truly loved and School family strives to excel in nurtured. Our mission is to help your family be knowledge, service, leadership, and the best it can be, so you can fully live in the joy and faith through Roman Catholic Tradition. peace that God desires for you.

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NEWARK CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Newark Catholic High School (9-12)

We are called to a mission that is grounded in the love of Christ and the faith of the Catholic Church. Our students are given not just the knowledge and skills they will need to prosper in tomorrow’s world but also the faith and virtues that can make them women and men of outstanding character. Above all else, respect for one another is the guiding principle for our interactions. We provide a positive school culture where all students feel safe and welcomed.

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN CHRIST-CENTERED COMMUNITIES Catholic Schools of Licking & Knox County *Photos were taken prior to the pandemic; events took place prior to the institution of Covid-19 protocols. January 31, 2021 Catholic Schools Week 15 Quinn says he’ll miss feeling of family at DeSales By Tim Puet “When I go to OU, one of the qual- Catholic Times Reporter ities I want to take with me is that I won’t complain about things that Quintell Quinn is well-known for have to be done and won’t sell myself his football accomplishments but says short. I don’t want to be the lazy type what he will remember most about of person who will complain all the his four years at Columbus St. Fran- time and just settle for less than he’s cis DeSales High School is the feeling capable of doing.” of togetherness among students and DeSales principal Dan Garrick, an teachers. educator for 30 years, said, “I can’t Quinn said that if an eighth-grade think of a more deserving young man student were to ask him about the than Quintell in all my career, and I’m benefits of being educated at DeSales, sure he will be a great success at OU. “I would talk about all the friends I was blessed to teach him in a U.S. I’ve made and the feeling of family History class. He has great attention you get, especially with the teachers. to detail and didn’t miss a single as- You’ll always remember the good signment all year. times you had here at DeSales.” “He has this great inner drive with- “What I like about all the experi- in him – a quality that places him, in ences I’ve had here is all the activities that category, among the top 5 percent we have. There’s always something of students I’ve taught over the years. new going on throughout the year,” He has a true desire to be successful. he said. “School spirit days and pep He’s always been selfless and will do rallies are the best. You can feel the anything for you, but goes about his love the students have for the school Columbus St. Francis DeSales senior Quintell Quinn Photo courtesy Andy Mackey business in a quiet, humble way. He’s and the team – how everyone is be- very grounded in his family and has a hind us, rooting for us and wanting seasons since the Stallions fielded but enjoys his science classes at De- strong Christian faith.” the best. It’s a great motivator because their first teams in 1962. Sales the most, “even though they’re Quinn attends The Vineyard Church you want to go out there and play This year’s football team was one pretty difficult.” He’s thinking of en- of Columbus and is one of many De- your best for your friends and school of the school’s best. It posted a 9-2 gineering or architecture as possible Sales students who are not Catholic and just have fun. It was tough this record, won its first Central Catholic careers. but have been educated in Catholic el- year because COVID made students League championship since 2016, Quinn said he strives to have peo- ementary and secondary schools. He spread out and made it kind of hard, and played in a state championship ple think of him as “respectable and attended Columbus St. James the Less but we found ways to cheer each other game for the ninth time, losing the cool, and that’s about it.” Asked for School before coming to DeSales and on and celebrate safely.” Division III title contest 31-28 to his definition of respectability, Quinn says he likes that there are similarities “Something else I really like is our Chardon in double overtime at Mas- said, “It’s how I treat people, that I and differences between his worship World Cultures Week,” he said. “We sillon. That was Quinn’s best game treat everyone the same.” at The Vineyard and participation in have students representing many of the year, gaining 216 yards in 28 He expanded on that topic later after DeSales’ faith experiences such as at- countries and backgrounds, and it carries and scoring three touchdowns. talking about his football career. “To tending Mass. gives them a chance to show their tal- He gained 1,566 yards and scored have respect means being OK with “Like his teammates, Quintell has ents and lets everyone learn about dif- 27 touchdowns in 2020 and finished everyone, not being someone who dis- the good fortune of attending a faith- ferent food, music and dancing.” his three-year DeSales career with a likes people, but someone who cares based institution,” said Ryan Wiggins, The school, which has 885 stu- school record 3,363 yards, scoring 48 about them,” he said. “I’m quiet. If I the Stallions’ head football coach. “At dents this year, has an annual world touchdowns. As a linebacker, he had don’t know you, I won’t bother you. I DeSales and other schools, you real- cultures assembly to celebrate the 278 career tackles. won’t butt into conversations but will ize that faith is truly at the center of diversity represented among the stu- Following the season, the state prep respect your opinion. That’s all part of all you do. You don’t just pay lip ser- dent body, which includes students of sports writers’ association chose him the family feeling here.” vice to religion but realize its impact African-American, American Indian, for its All-Ohio team for the second Quinn was also on the school’s track in every aspect of life. In football, Asian-Pacific Islander, Caucasian and straight year – an accomplishment team his sophomore year and was part it strengthens your bond with your Hispanic origin. matched only by University of Cin- of a state championship 4x100 relay teammates and the way you are there This event took place in 2020 on Jan. cinnati head football coach Luke team. “I have a drive for success with for one another, supporting and caring 31, a little more than a month before Fickell and Grant Bowman, both of everything, but it’s also important to and looking out for each other. Quin- COVID closed all the state’s schools whom were at DeSales in the 1990s. help my teammates,” he said. “Just tell has been outstanding in this.” for the rest of the 2019-20 school year. Quinn was recruited by several staying together, knowing we can Quinn said that as he gets ready to The assembly included an ethnic fash- Mid-American Conference (MAC) help each other is important. When- go to college, he’s grateful to the De- ion show and performances of songs, schools and has signed to play for ever people ask me questions, I try to Sales teachers and alumni who have poetry, Irish dancing, bagpipe music Ohio University (OU) in the fall as a give them the best advice I can, but given him advice over the years. “I’ve and traditional African dance. The linebacker. Because of the pandemic, also tell them to look for help from always been open to people that re- theme for the school’s world cultures he was unable to visit any schools be- others.” spected me,” he said. “Once I build week was “Christ as the Master Car- fore signing day. “OU is where I felt He was a football team captain in trust with people, I’ve been able to penter,” celebrating the unique beauty the most comfortable,” he said. “The 2020 and said the main quality of a open up to them, and that’s helped each person offers to the world. coaches there talked to me a lot and captain is “setting an example, not me grow. I’ll never forget the oppor- DeSales also is known throughout checked on me all the time. I felt they just speaking about it. It’s important tunities people have given me. I’m Ohio for its athletic program, with its really wanted me to play there, and to talk about my own mistakes, to looking forward to coming back to teams winning 33 team and 79 indi- it’s close to home.” show how I’ve learned from them and DeSales one day and being able to do vidual state championships in the 59 He said he’s undecided on a major, cheer my teammates up. the same thing.” Catholic Schools Week 16 January 31, 2021 WATTERSON, continued from Page 7 create things and all I had done up to volunteers. The idea of a grocery de- getting her volunteer program started that point was play sports.” livery/errand running service for the in January. Pavliga is a three-sport athlete, elderly was a natural result of conver- During quarantine Amelia Pepe got playing golf in the fall, hockey in the sations with her parents who are both bored and taught herself to bake. She winter and tennis in the spring. He doctors. started with baking mixes from the is currently captain of the Eagle ice “When you go volunteer at differ- grocery store and then began experi- hockey team. ent places, you don’t think about all menting and looking for new recipes “Through painting I discovered that of the logistics and organizing that online. The result was cookies, cakes, I could use my imagination and create happens,” she said. “It made me think cupcakes and muffins for family, my own world,” he said. “It made me about all of the work that goes into friends and even essential hospital feel good that it was my own creation charitable organizations and it made workers. She has occasionally taken and my family loved them. We even me grateful for the ones that already orders for special events but does not hung some behind my dad’s desk and exist, all I have, and that I have the charge. they have been a topic of conversation means to be able to start my own ser- “I view it as a hobby that produces on his Zoom calls for work.” vice.” delicious treats for those that deserve Over the summer, Sofia Roncone, She has found some folks who do appreciaton and gratitude!” Pepe said. a BWHS junior, began pondering not have family near them and who Another junior, Jake Bramlish, grew ways to do service during a pandemic are at particularly higher risk to the pumpkins at his family’s Ostrander Senior Dominic Contini started a photogra- as many agencies were utilizing less effects of COVID-19 and was just home and taught himself how to play phy business during the pandemic. a ukulele. Junior Kate Drab missed her regu- is that the children that show up for lar volunteer activity at the Whetstone tutoring may or may not be the same Homework Help Center at the Whet- as the previous week. stone Library so she got involved with “I think it’s fascinating to see how two online volunteer organizations, different their culture and language Interns-4-Good and Strive2Thrive. are and also how we are all the same,” Through those organizations she has Drab said. “When they get something, been tutoring a sixth grader virtual- you see the light go off. No matter ly bi-weekly and teaching English to where you are in the world you still children in Ghana on a weekly basis. have this desire to learn and improve Because the Ghana school has one yourself and it’s really cool to see it in computer, she works with 3-6 chil- these little kids. I feel really lucky to dren ages 7-9 each week. The chal- have grown up speaking English now lenge, beyond the fact that Drab does that I understand how incredibly com- not speak their native Twi language, plex our language is!”

Ad photos were taken before the onset of the pandemic and do not demonstrate the current health protocols in place at the school. January 31, 2021 Catholic Schools Week 17 Newark St. Francis de Sales students in the classroom FAMILY, continued from Page 3 “The school prayer community is so welcoming and joyful,” Ana said. “That joy is so uplifting that it makes you want to start the day being filled with it.” The sisters also are members of the Diocesan Youth Council, which includes students from throughout the Diocese of Columbus. The group helps the diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry plan the annual Bosco Bash for middle-school students and the Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference for high-school students, which usually take place on consecutive days in the spring. Those events have not been scheduled for this year because of the pandemic. Clare and Ana also have attended Catholic Youth Summer Camp at the Damascus Catholic Mission Campus in Knox County for several years. Newark St. Francis de Sales School second-graders Scarlett Messer- “They love the entire week, but es- all (left) and Melody Martin Students Elliott Walther (front) and William Englefield in a fourth- pecially Eucharistic Adoration,” their Photos courtesy St. Francis de Sales School grade class at Newark St. Francis de Sales School mother said. “It’s a powerful moment when the priest displays the Blessed Sacrament and they know Jesus is present among them. I’ve seen them bringing Jesus into their relationships with them- selves and other people and praying with each other and their friends – not forcing it, but having it come naturally. In those moments, Jesus is very close.” Clare said that after she graduates from Watterson this spring, she plans to take a “gap year” before starting college and attend training at the Da- mascus campus for youth missionar- ies. Ana said she is thinking of doing the same thing. Angelina, the youngest sister, is eager to follow in her siblings’ foot- steps. “I hear all about Prayer Club and the teachers at Watterson, and I’m anxious to attend school there,” she said. “Like my sisters, I’m an al- tar server at St. Mary’s, and I enjoy the opportunity to serve the Church in that way. Adoration is probably my favorite faith experience because it’s so inspiring.” The sisters’ father knows the time is coming soon when his daughters will be leaving home, and “it’s not a transition I look forward to,” he said. “The sharing we’ve done for so many years at home and at church, the prayer life we’ve had and the friends we’ve made – all have kept us close to each other and to God. “I hope the girls will continue to treat the expression of their faith as something that’s been ingrained in them. Faith has been a vital part of our family life and is at the core of everything we do.” Catholic Schools Week 18 January 31, 2021

MISSION, continued from Page 5 several years. “During his last year as dan Church and School under one roof pastor here before moving to Wester- was completed just a few days before ville St. Paul Church (in 2019), Father the opening of the school year in Au- Jonathan Wilson and I started looking gust. “Talk about providential timing,” at a preschool more seriously, obtain- said principal Will Gruber. “It took ing the necessary licenses from the about a year to complete this first and state and going from there. It’s hard largest phase of an expansion project to believe we have reached this point. for the church and school. It’s been a There was some uncertainty about great blessing in this tough time.” whether we’d be able to open on time, The expansion includes a new learn- but we told parents we were going to ing center, breakout rooms, small- do it, and we couldn’t go back on our word. Everyone rose to the occasion.” group areas, new offices and a child At St. Francis de Sales School in care center. It was to have included an Newark, the school has recently built a expanded cafeteria, but that space is new cafeteria and kitchen and renovat- currently being used as a classroom ed spaces to become new classrooms to permit safe distancing. Plans for and a media center. These projects future phases include remodeling and were part of a larger building program expanding the school kitchen, build- centered on the construction of a Faith ing new restrooms, and an addition and Family Center on a site across the that will serve as a preschool and ear- street from the church and school. Students at Hilliard St. Brendan School work on class assignments in the school’s new ly childhood education center. “A generous donor saw what the learning center, which is part of an expansion placing the school and St. Brendan Church “With so much positive growth hap- school needed most to provide for under one roof. Photo courtesy Hilliard St. Brendan School pening in the Diocese, both in terms students’ needs,” said principal Sally of education and construction, it is Mummey. “The addition also gives easy to see that the future of Catholic the school space for future growth.” a gymnasium and preschool class- dedicated just before the pandem- rooms, also received an upgrade as ic hit, well ahead of the construction education is very bright,” said Super- The new cafeteria and new con- intendent Dufault. “We all consider ference room opened in the school’s new floors were installed and walls re- timetable. Having it available brought painted. Heating will soon be replaced hope for growth and a renewal of faith ourselves to be truly blessed by the former Johnson Hall. The former caf- support we have received from our eteria space has been converted into and plans for renovating the stage and among parishioners,” Mummey said. sound equipment. communities, from generous donors, kindergarten classrooms and a media and from the prayers of so many,” he center. Slattery Hall, which houses “The Faith and Family Center was Hilliard St. Brendan A project to bring Hilliard St. Bren- added. A Catholic school community of believers who know, love, and serve Jesus Christ.

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Learning Together. Praying Together. Safely Together. 795 Havens Corners Road, Gahanna, OH 43230 614-471-4930 Ad photos were taken before the onset of the pandemic and do not demonstrate the current health protocols in place at the school. January 31, 2021 Catholic Schools Week 19 Trinity celebrates ‘Wilson Wednesdays’

“Wilson Wednesdays” are green at Columbus Trinity Elementary School. Every Wednes- day, students at the school wear green T-shirts designating them as “Wilson Warriors” in honor of Joe Wilson, a 1998 graduate of the school who teaches math and science there and was diagnosed with cancer last January. Wilson is back in the classroom and his strength and positive spirit are an inspiration to everyone at the school. Students participate in a computer coding class at Columbus Trinity Elementary School. Photo courtesy Trinity Elementary School Photo courtesy Trinity Elementary School Trinity students write computer code Students at Columbus Trinity El- A Tradition of: ementary School are in their second year of learning to write computer code to create websites, animation and video games. Their course is FAITH • FAMILY • EXCELLENCE called Computer Science Discov- eries, an introductory program for sixth- to 10th-grade students created by code.org and supported by Bat- N telle Memorial Institute. The sixth grade is introduced to HTML, the computer language used for creating websites. The final proj- ect for this class is to design, build and publish a personal website by each student. The seventh grade is involved with more advanced coding that al- lows them to build and maintain the school’s online newspaper, The Titan. The eighth-gade class, in addition to contributing to the support of the student website is learning to code in JavaScript, a language used for computer animation and computer gaming. The final project for this We Love class is to plan design, and develop to Learn! a computer game with animation by A each student. C O In addition to gaining skills in computer science, the students learn attention to detail, order of opera- tion, abstract thought, problem-solv- ing and design. Catholic Schools Week 20 January 31, 2021 Holy Spirit students create prayer flags

Reynoldsburg St. Pius X assistant principal Lisa Ruth (left) and principal Darren Smith connect with students virtually. Photos courtesy St. Pius X School Videos highlight unique aspects of Reynoldsburg St. Pius X School When schools answered the call Tree Branch” to younger students, for distance learning in the spring of a comical take about SPX Principal 2020, the St. Pius X staff believed it Darren Smith. was more important than ever to stay Fast forward to the reopening of connected to their students and fami- our schools in August of 2020. As lies in real and authentic ways. While staff members prepared for five-day- teachers created fun, virtual com- a-week, in-person learning to resume, munity building activities for their videos provided a sneak peek into the individual classes such as costume building while sharing important in- parties, dance parties, games, story formation about new safety protocols times and scavenger hunts, admin- that would be in place. Since every- istrators believed it was important one entering the building would be re- Students at Columbus Holy Spirit School created prayer and mantra flags as part of a to continue to connect with families quired to wear face coverings, admin- school-wide art project with art teacher Stacy Hinton. The flags are based off Tibetan and demonstrate what sets SPX apart istrators felt it was important for the prayer flags traditionally used to promote peace, compassion, strength and wisdom. from other schools. school community to “see” the faces Tibetans believe the prayers and mantras will be blown by the wind to spread good will Yes, many other schools and orga- of their teachers and staff members. and compassion into all-pervading space. The flags are hung in the hallways to remind nizations were using videos as part Assistant Principal Mrs. Ruth pro- students that prayer is powerful and that people of faith must continue to pray for and of the day, but the SPX way was dif- duced a video based on the words Mr. support each other. Photo courtesy Holy Spirit School ferent; SPX videos were born out of Smith had stated so often during the creativity and ingenuity. Staff mem- pandemic: “We Are All in this Togeth- bers and students were featured in er.” The SPX staff quickly learned the numerous pieces that included music High School Musical dance number videos, live storybook videos, morn- and produced a high-energy video re- ing announcements and May Crown- introducing themselves to the entire ing videos. One of their debut videos school community. Even their mas- featured teachers performing a paro- cot, the Panther, participated! Visit dy “We Will Teach You” to the tune St. Pius X School’s website at www. of “We Will Rock You,” while anoth- spxelementary.com or on Facebook er featured staff members telling the at St. Pius X School-Reynoldsburg to story of “Mr. Smith and the Fallen see their cache of videos.

St. Pius staff members and the school’s mascot, Panther, learned a “High School Musical” dance number and produced a video reintroducing themselves to the school community. January 31, 2021 Catholic Schools Week 21 Education ‘on the move’ at St. Andrew School The sixrh-period bell rings at Co- per do you need at your fingertips? lumbus St. Andrew School and the How many books? Not as much as we hallways are bustling, but not in the thought, as it turns out. Going mobile usual way. The crowd of students has been in many ways a freeing ex- and the sound of banging lockers has perience.“ been replaced by the sound of wheels. Before COVID, St. Andrew School The students are sitting in their class- was well-equipped for remote teach- rooms, while teachers glide between ing, with 23 Clevertouch screens. the rooms, pushing elaborate carts That number was increased to 27 filled with the tools of their trade. during the summer. The combined use No one attending a Catholic school of Chromebooks, Wi-Fi and Clever- this year will forget the obligatory touch technology has enabled teach- mask or the “zombie walk” that en- ers to instruct multiple classrooms sures students are keeping safe dis- of students and still maintain contact tances while they head to the play- with a handful of remote learners. All ground. Another sign of the times the needs not addressed by technolo- is the mobile teaching station that gy, including need the for self-expres- emerged as a creative response to the sion, were addressed by the personal problem of teaching multiple class- mobile teaching station – the cart. rooms of students kept in their seats Ashley Biedenharm teaches a class on Teachers of the arts, many of whom by COVID-19’s restrictions on mov- percussion instruments at Columbus St. Teacher Denise Coyne rolls the “art cart” serve nine grades in a typical week ing from room to room. Andrew School. through the halls of Columbus St. Andrew and as many as five grades in a Much has been said about the pre- School. Photos courtesy St. Andrew School single day, have been taxed particu- cautionary measures needed to keep months ago. larly hard by the pandemic. Many of the virus contained. Less has been Fifth-grade language arts and social was the hub of all activity. The bottom these teachers require supplies that said about the challenges of teach- studies teacher Holly Gleason recalls line was how best to serve the students can’t be easily replaced with digital ing in-person during COVID and the the anxiety of the early planning for and keep them safe. tools. inventiveness required of teachers. COVID teaching. “We had to decon- “So when it became apparent that Art teacher Denise Coyne is an ex- COVID has changed the process of struct the way we teach,” she said. our students were going to be spread ample. With her mobile art lab loaded teaching, sometimes in positive ways “Before COVID, the teachers’ desk out among four classrooms, every- with an array of color-mixing charts, which would not have been seen with the stationary personal computer thing was rethought – how much pa- 200 sheets of paper, 200 brushes and 60 watercolor sets, she resembles the captain of a parade float as she heads for the school elevator to make the rounds of the primary classrooms. Minutes later, her cart arrives in the lower halls just in time to teach first grade how to make stylized portraits of animals. Ashley Biedenharn, a wellspring of creativity who teaches music in grades kindergarten through eight, strolls through the school’s upper floor to the fourth-grade classroom. Her cart is a colorful display topped off with a Bluetooth CD player and a Juno classroom speaker. Her students are waiting in their desks with basic supplies they’ve brought in from their homes. After a half-hour spent put- ting together an orchestra of shakers, maracas and other percussion instru- ments, the students are directed to a music staff on the classroom screen managed by the laptop on Bieden- harn’s mobile studio. After conducting a 15-minute con- cert performed on handmade instru- ments, Biedenharn heads down the hall to teach the sixth grade about the constant presence of music in the form of advertising jingles. The days are tiring, but Biedenharn takes it in stride. She enjoys the smaller class sizes, but is waiting for the day when she can put real instruments in stu- dents’ hands. Catholic Schools Week 22 January 31, 2021 All Saints Academy honors staff St. Brigid celebrates anniversary Dublin St. Brigid of Kildare School alcohol use, social media and tech- is celebrating its 25th anniversary nology abuse, emotional well being, during the 2020-2021 school year, and anxiety. using the theme “With God We Can!” St. Brigid has hosted one to two The school will begin Catholic events per year since beginning the Schools Week on Monday, Feb. 1 series. Each topic is chosen based on with a 25th anniversary bingo game, survey feedback, current issues and with squares including fun facts trends, and parent concerns. Speak- about the school’s history). On Tues- ers have ranged from best-selling au- day and Wednesday, thors to local counselors, Feb. 2 and 4, students police officers and physi- will think about them- cians. selves 25 years in the The school believes future, will wear cloth- that through parental ing representing what awareness of these issues, profession they want to talking with parents and pursue and will bring children, and putting ap- in artifacts representing propriate limits and con- that profession. trols in place, the risks On Friday, Feb. 5, they of harm and addiction will end the week by celebrating ser- for youths are greatly lessened. The vice to their community by raising topics focus on faith-based ways to quarters to donate to Feed the Kids strengthen and empower the whole Columbus. They also will be focus- child, leading to happier and healthi- ing on the school’s patron, St. Brig- er children and families. id of Ireland, with service activities The school is sponsoring a three- modeling her work in feeding the part parenting workshop via Zoom poor. on the topic “Surviving in Trying During the past four years, St. Times.” Led by Sarah Buffie, found- Brigid of Kildare Church and School ing director and trauma responsive have hosted a series of parent work- care trainer for Soul Bird Consulting, shops and speaking events that aim the series invites families to come to- to educate and empower parents to gether in a supportive learning envi- deal with common parenting issues. ronment in order to engage with one Launched in 2016, the Crucial Con- another and with practices that help versations series has covered topics parents and families not just survive including overparenting, drug and in trying times, but thrive. St. Michael students receive sacraments Columbus All Saints Academy honored its teachers during the first week back from the Christmas holiday and planned to do so throughout the rest of the school year. Teachers and members of the support staff received a shirt that was worn the first Tuesday of January. Families sent thank yous, and the staff will receive little gifts, lunch, shoutouts from the students, and other reminders that they are loved and appreciated, especially for their dedication during the pandemic. Photos courtesy All Saints Academy

Worthington St. Michael students Skylar Leedy (top left), with Courtney and Adam Rohrer; and Gage Rutherford (top right), joined by parents Paudy Lopez and Rich- ard Rutherford, receive the Sacrament of Persevere * Innovate * Serve Baptism in December and Grant Ruther- ford takes his First Holy Communion from Now accepting PS-8th grade applications for 2021-2022 school year! Father Anthony Dinovo, St. Michael pastor. Early Childhood, EdChoice, & Jon Peterson Scholarship Provider Skylar entered the Catholic Church and Chillicothe, OH 45601 * www.bishopflaget.org also received First Communion. Photos courtesy St. Michael School January 31, 2021 Catholic Schools Week 23 Bishop visits OLB for Epiphany Catholic Schools Week at St. Anthony

Columbus Our Lady of Bethlehem School and Childcare (OLB) welcomed Bishop Robert Brennan and Superintendent Adam Dufault on the Feast of the Epiphany, Wednesday, Jan. 6. Bishop Brennan read the story of the three kings’ visit to the Holy Family to kindergarten students in the school chapel, then visited with preschool, pre-kindergar- Columbus St. Anthony School kindergarten students Jojo Gaitho (left) and Sahid Ban- ten and kindergarten students in the library as they showed him their “City of Bethle- gura display artwork they made for Catholic Schools Week. Behind them is a painting hem” Christmas tree ornaments. Students and their families fashioned the ornaments of some of the school’s students in 1994 that was done by artist June Allard-Berte that symbolized their traditional role in OLB’s annual Christmas Program, “An Evening and commissioned by retired Father John Swickard, the pastor of St. Anthony Church in Bethlehem,” from recyclable materials. at that time. During Catholic Schools Week, the school will have an all-school Mass, a Photo courtesy Our Lady of Bethlehem School and Childcare dress-down day to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society, classroom raffles, a crazy sock day, baking with classroom buddies, ice cream sundae making, and Zoom meet- ings with students from different class groups. St. Agatha students stay positive Photo courtesy St. Anthony School

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