CatholicThe TIMES The Diocese of Columbus’ News Source August 11, 2019 • 19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME • Volume 68:38

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Happy anniversary: Portsmouth St. Mary begins a 150th anniversary celebration next month with its festival and a Mass on Sept. 15, Page 3

Bright light lost: Incoming DeSales High School freshman and St. James the Less School graduate Xavier Quinn, 14, was fatally shot on July 26, Page 13

Faith and festivals: Summer parish festivals are sort of a last hurrah before the start of the school year, and in some cases have sparked a conversion to the Catholic faith, Pages 18-20 lancaster st. mary church begins yearlong bicentennial celebration Pages 10-11 Catholic Times 2 August 11, 2019 Editor’s reflections by Doug Bean Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Hope in hard times On Thursday, newest of the four Marian dogmas nity, should have a first-tier respect holy womb where seeds are planted, Aug. 15, the recognized by the Church. Pope Pius even though all the truths about Our but it takes time for them to grow,” Church honors XII’s elevation of the Assumption as Lady are going to be subordinate Miravalle said. the Blessed Virgin dogma, which is considered a bind- to Jesus. But it’s a key connector “At Vatican I back in 1870, there Mary with a spe- ing truth divinely revealed by God, between us and Jesus, and that’s why were 50 petitions asking for this, and cial day marking came just 69 years ago. On Nov. 1, the Marian feasts are so important.” the Church said ‘No, give it a little her glorious Assumption into heaven. 1950, he declared, “The Immaculate In the Diocese of Columbus, the bit more time.’ But the Church recog- Catholics are required to attend Mass Mother of God, the ever-Virgin Mary, Assumption of Mary takes on added nized the logical progression between on the Solemnity of the Assumption having completed the course of her significance for one parish in par- the Immaculate Conception and the of Mary, but this feast deserves to be earthly life, was assumed body and ticular. Lancaster St. Mary of the Assumption. It just wanted a little bit observed as more than a holy day of soul into heavenly glory.” Assumption Church begins its 200th more maturity within the faithful.” obligation. “It almost seems like a second-tier anniversary celebration in its beauti- Between 1846 and 1950, more than Even though the Assumption is feast day,” said Mark Miravalle, one fully restored sanctuary on Aug. 15. eight million petitions asking for the considered important enough for of the world’s foremost Mariolo- (See Pages 10-12.) Assumption to be proclaimed were most dioceses throughout the world gists and a professor at Franciscan Many artists and scholars through submitted by the faithful, Miravalle to require all practicing Catholics to University of Steubenville. “But to the centuries have depicted in paint- said. “Actually, the pope praised the attend Mass on that day, the impor- see it that way is to misunderstand ings and words the splendor of Mary people for sending in the petitions tance of the Assumption seems to the beautiful interconnectedness of reaching paradise. And while there because it helped mature the doc- get overlooked amid the multitude of Catholic dogma. If you deny the As- are no direct biblical references to trine,” he added. Marian feasts throughout the year. sumption, you’re really denying the this great event, there is nonetheless Miravalle pointed out that the Maybe that’s because some Catho- Immaculate Conception. … plenty of rich scriptural evidence for Assumption logically follows the first lics only vaguely understand its sig- “That’s why all dogmas, especially the Assumption. It also stands to rea- three Marian dogmas: Divine Moth- nificance, or possibly because it’s the dogmas in the Church with a solem- son that her sinless soul and incorrupt erhood (declared by the Council of body, immaculately conceived by Ephesus in 431), Perpetual Virginity God to be the divine mother of Jesus, (Lateran Council, 649) and Immac- would join her son in heaven. ulate Conception (Pope Pius IX, Bishop asks for prayers after shootings “There’s actually a very strong Ineffabilis Deus, Dec. 8, 1854). early Church tradition to celebrating “The Immaculate Conception had Bishop Robert Brennan issued the following statement this past the end of Mary’s life,” Miravalle to come first because it is in fact be- weekend after the tragic shootings on Saturday, Aug. 3 in El Paso, said. “That’s why Pius XII in 1950 cause of the Immaculate Conception Texas, and early Sunday, Aug. 4 in Dayton: had confidence to define it, because it you have this dogma, the dogma of was a universally celebrated doctrine the Assumption,” he said. “The feast "The heart-rending trauma suffered this weekend by the people of from the early centuries.” is the natural effect of the Immaculate But why did it take the Church Conception.” El Paso and Dayton calls all of us to turn to Our Lord for healing and hundreds of years to proclaim the The Immaculate Conception is guidance. As those who suffered the loss of loved ones and who are Immaculate Conception and then the beginning the long journey of recovery from their injuries, losses, Assumption as undeniable truths? and pain, I ask that all in the Diocese of Columbus hold them up in “The Church is kind of like a very See assumption, Page 5 prayer. May all who suffer find healing in Our Lord's loving care." Catholic Times is on summer schedule! Things slow down during the summer, and that The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary includes the Catholic Times. In August, we are Holy Day of Obligation publishing every other week. Look for the Catholic Tuesday, August 15 Times in your mailbox just prior to Aug. 25. We will Check individual parishes for schedule of Holy Day Mass times return to weekly publication in September.

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([email protected]) Postmaster: Send address changes to Catholic Times, 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH 43215. Please allow two to four weeks for change of address. August 11, 2019 Catholic Times 3 Festival will highlight Portsmouth St. Mary’s 150th anniversary ation; talks by nationally recognized Gov. Mike DeWine’s office will be possible,” he said. “They embrace Catholic speakers Deacon Harold issuing a proclamation during the fes- this event and look forward to it every Burke-Sivers, Gus Lloyd and Dan- tival honoring the church building’s year. Planning for the festival starts in ielle Bean; a concert with nationally 150th anniversary.” March, with meetings every month for recognized Catholic musicians The The festival is St. Mary’s largest a while, then every two weeks, then Vigil Project; a children’s camp series annual fundraising event, with pro- every week. Many of the volunteers of programs; workshops; and a wine ceeds used for various expenses. Es- have been involved for 10 or 20 years tasting. tep said the parish built a communi- or more, so they know what makes the Estep said the anniversary cele- ty center four or five years ago, and festival work and set out each year to bration’s theme is “150 Years: The money earned through the event since make it work better. Cornerstone of Faith and Family.” then has paid for improvements in the “The one thing we can’t control T-shirts, tumblers and keychains with building. He said last year’s festival is the weather. In most years, we’ve a logo including the slogan and the proceeds totaled about $32,000. had little rain at festival time. I like to church tower are on sale at the parish “We have anywhere from 100 to think it’s because we always ask the office. 200 volunteers taking part each year. children in the parish school to pray He said the international festival Their enthusiasm makes the festival for good weather in mid-September.” started in the 1970s, when the late Fa- Bishop Robert Brennan will vis- ther Jerome Raiser was pastor. It orig- it Portsmouth St. Mary Church next inally was a parish Oktoberfest, with month to highlight a celebration of the its horizons being expanded while the 150th anniversary of the laying of the late Msgr. William Maroon served church building’s cornerstone. as pastor from 1982 to 1993. Msgr. He will celebrate a Mass at 10:30 Maroon’s skill in cooking Lebanese a.m. Sunday, Sept. 15 that will be part foods still is remembered fondly in of the parish’s annual international the parishes he served, and he encour- festival, held on the parish grounds aged addition of other ethnic food for more than 40 years. Festival dates traditions to the festival. It originally and times are: Friday, Sept. 13, 5:30 was a two-day event and expanded to to 10 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 14, 8 a.m. three days about 10 years ago. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Sept. 15, 11:30 Food booths at this year’s festival a.m. to 6 p.m. will serve American ribs and chicken; St. Mary Church is located at Appalachian chicken, noodles, beans 524 6th St. in Portsmouth’s histor- and cornbread; German bratwurst, ic Boneyfiddle area, just outside of sauerkraut and potato salad; Indian, downtown. The parish was found- Italian, Irish, Mexican and Asian spe- ed in 1841. The church cornerstone cialties; and hot dogs and macaroni was laid by Columbus’ first Catholic and cheese for children. bishop, Sylvester Rosecrans, one year “Friday night will be mostly for after the founding of the Diocese of food and a concert featuring the local Columbus in 1868. band Night Shift,” said Estep, who The building’s clock tower, built has been festival chairman for about in 1895, reaches a height of 216 feet, 15 years, with Tim Paul as his assis- the tallest church tower in the city. It tant for much of that time. houses three bells known as St. Peter, “Saturday activities will include St. George and St. Philomena. The a flea market, quilt and craft shows, tower has been on the National Regis- children’s games and inflatables, a ter of Historic Places since 1979. basket raffle, music with Ground Zero, The parish is part of the Scioto Steve Free and the Sheldon Road Catholic consortium, with Father Jo- Band, and Mass at 5:30 p.m. Also that seph Yokum as pastor. Other parishes day will be an antique and custom car in the consortium, formed in 2017, show, which we’ve had for years. Last are Portsmouth Holy Redeemer, New year’s drew more than 200 cars. Boston St. Monica and Wheelersburg “Besides the bishop’s Mass on Sun- St. Peter in Chains. day, the flea market will continue, Festival chairman Rick Estep said and there will be entertainment by next month’s event will be the prin- City Heat and other bands. The festi- cipal observance of the church build- val closes with a raffle at 6 p.m. Our ing’s anniversary. The celebration first display of vintage farm tractors also included a Year of the Family will take place Sunday, and another The cornerstone of Portsmouth St. Mary Church in the city’s Boneyfiddle area was conference in June at Portsmouth No- laid in 1869. That event will be commemorated at a Mass celebrated by Bishop Rob- first-time event will be a petting zoo ert Brennan at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 15 as part of the parish’s annual Interna- tre Dame High School that included for children on Saturday and Sunday. a Mass; the Sacrament of Reconcili- tional Festival. The parish was founded in 1841. (Photo courtesy St. Mary Church) Catholic Times 4 August 11, 2019 Catholic Social Services event to focus on crisis at border As the U.S.-Mexico border was be- Brennan and Sister Norma Pimentel, containing everything they owned has Guadalupe Center, desperate for as- ing flooded with migrants seeking ref- “the Mother Teresa of South Texas,” stuck with me,” Lustig said. “All year, sistance and fearing for her safety, uge, Rachel Lustig, president and CEO will speak about the migrant issue. I have found myself remembering the CSS provided her and her son with of Catholic Social Services (CSS), flew Sister Norma’s Humanitarian Respite haunted, wary look in her eyes and food and connected them to housing to San Diego to offer support. Center in Texas has helped more than wondering why a mother with two and legal services. This past Christmas, Lustig volun- 100,000 families since 2014 vulnerable children would make such Lustig pondered what might happen teered at a Catholic Charities tempo- The Catholic Charities shelter where a harrowing journey.” to these migrant families without the rary family shelter near the border, Lustig volunteered last year takes in Lustig also gained firsthand insight help of volunteers working to ease the where she provided assistance to migrants temporarily after they are re- into this issue as it relates to CSS’ lo- crisis. Among the many volunteers families seeking asylum. leased from a border detention center cal work with Hispanic immigrants at she met, Lustig noted one man who “There have been many stories in and have found a place to live in the the agency’s Our Lady of Guadalupe worked full time as a border agent. He the media recently which highlight the U.S. Lustig and other volunteers pro- Center in west Columbus. The center was so moved by the people he saw current situation at the border,” Lust- vided the migrants with food, supplies recently helped a 21-year-old woman that, after a hard day’s work, he vol- ig said. “I think what’s been missing and a place to rest while they prepared and her 6-year-old son who came to unteered at the shelter. from the dialogue is our connection for their life in America. the United States from El Salvador “As I’m bombarded by media sto- to the humanity of the issue. This hu- During her week at the border, Lust- seeking asylum after the woman’s ries, I remember these people and man dimension overrides any political ig met a mother who was traveling with father was shot and dismembered in many others I met,” Lustig said. party or ideology and is what we, at her 3-year-old son and infant daughter. front of her by the MS-13 gang. “They remind me how dire the situa- Catholic Social Services, are called to The family had been quarantined be- “This woman fled because she tion is and they give me hope. Most of consider above all else.” cause the son was too sick to stay with didn’t feel like she had any other op- all, they remind me that these stories The border crisis will be the topic of 96 others in the parish hall that was tion,” Lustig said. “She, like the wom- are about real people – a reminder I discussion at the CSS annual Break- serving as a temporary shelter. an I met at Christmas and many oth- think we all may need.” fast with the Bishop at 7 p.m. Friday, “The image of this exhausted, ers, decided that the unknown had to For more information about Break- Sept. 6 at the Renaissance Columbus frightened mother gathering up her be better than what she was leaving.” fast With the Bishop, or to register, Hotel, 50 N. 3rd St. Bishop Robert J. children and four plastic grocery bags When the woman arrived at the visit www.colscss.org. Catholic Schools Drive provides tools to help students in need It won’t be long before parents start drive started on Aug. 4 is the results of different elements that their yearly hunter-gatherer trek for and runs through Aug. act together and stimulate intelligence, school supplies and uniforms that will 11. The goal is to pro- faith in action knowledge, the emotions, the body, fit those children who have grown two vide at least 1,100 stu- Erin Cordle and so on.” or three inches during the summer. dents with school bags Erin Cordle is associate director of The best way to make sure our This time of year can be bittersweet and the “tools” they will the diocesan Office for Social Con- Catholic schools provide positive, en- for parents and students. On one hand, need for the coming cerns. riching education is to make sure our the end of summer is in sight, and that school year. Distribution students have the tools they need to means kids will be back in school and of the items will be done es or it impoverishes; either it enables succeed. Please support this drive with life will resume a more routine (how- through the Office of Catholic Schools, a person to grow or it lessens, even your prayers and your treasures. ever hectic) schedule. On the other based on requests from principals with corrupts him. The mission of schools If you have questions or need ad- hand, there is an urgency to jam as students in need. is to develop a sense of truth, of what ditional information, don’t hesitate to much activity as possible in these last I want to give a special thanks to the is good and beautiful. And this occurs contact me at socmailbox@columbus- weeks before a more routine (however Knights of Columbus and the St. Vin- through a rich path made up of many catholic.org or (614) 241-2540, or go to hectic) schedule takes away the free- cent de Paul Society, who are distribut- ingredients. This is why there are so https://education.columbuscatholic.org. wheeling summer. It’s also a good time ing and will be collecting the boxes for many subjects – because development for us to consider the challenges of be- donations. ginning a new school year. The diocesan drive will close with Many students attending our Cath- a festive dropoff event in Columbus. olic schools have limited means to On Sunday, Aug. 11, parishes and acquire the requisite school supplies individuals should bring their collec- (“tools”). To help meet those needs, tion boxes and/or donations to Gen- some of our parishes, especially those erations Religious Gifts, 1095 Dublin with elementary schools, have annual Road, Columbus, from 1 to 4 p.m. All school supplies collections. God bless are welcome to drop off donations those parishes for acknowledging and and join in the fun activities. Mone- supporting our Catholic schools. This tary donations may be sent to the di- year, the diocesan Catholic Schools ocesan finance office at 197 East Gay and Social Concerns offices are part- St., Columbus OH 43215. The checks nering with Generations Religious should be made out to the Catholic Gifts to support a diocese-wide drive Diocese of Columbus, with “Tools for allowing parishes without individual Schools” in the memo line. drives to act in solidarity with all our Pope Francis reminds us that “Ed- schools. ucation cannot be neutral. It is either The “Tools for Catholic Schools” positive or negative; either it enrich- August 11, 2019 Catholic Times 5 Queen Mary radiates beauty in many ways She was a tiny, wrinkled little thing. of Mary. of Heaven has been included in liter- But she was beautiful in that glowing, There’s a heavenly finding faith in ature, prayers and devotions almost still way that newborns are. Maybe connection between me since the beginning, back when the she wasn’t glowing; her mother was. and this baby, begun everyday life apostles were still walking the earth. And after holding her, so was I, though with my role as god- Sarah Reinhard It stems from the custom, in the Old I am not – have never been – a baby mother and sealed with Testament kingdom of David, of the person in any sense of the phrase. the feast day she blessed Sarah’s online at SnoringScholar. queen mothers. Since the kings had She wasn’t yet the princess she with her birth. com. She’s a wife, mom, and au- many wives, due to reasons of state would turn into beginning at about My role – to pray for thor, in addition to being addicted and human weakness, the honor of age two. She wasn’t yet the narrator and help this child to to coffee and books. queen was reserved for the king’s of adventures and the accomplice of grow toward heaven mother. Her authority was greater her big brother’s plots. But she was, -- is parallel to the role instead to my own tastes. than the many wives; for one thing, amazingly, my first godchild. Mary plays in each of our lives. As the I had pictured heaven as a rather there was only one of her. I gazed at her and I thought of her Queen Mother, Mary intercedes with more peaceful place than my daugh- When I think of Mary as Queen of birth. She was a miracle. Her mother the King, her Son. She has a role of ter’s suggestion of a sparkly glitter- Heaven, though, I don’t picture her as had struggled in some unique (to me) dominion, but she exercises it with filled palace allowed. I wasn’t consid- a dictator, and, though the little girls in ways and experienced a sense of loss humility and love, and I take my les- ering what I would wear (or what she my life would dispute this, she’s not when her home birth just didn’t work son from her. would wear, either), and honestly, I wearing anything fancy. For me, Queen for safety reasons. It’s my goal to reflect the queenship didn’t think it would matter. Mary is an everyday sort of woman. And yet here she was, healthy and of Mary in my small – yet important, And it really doesn’t matter, except to She’s busy helping the unhappy dying in my arms, and born on the feast of oh-so-important – role as godmother. make heaven accessible to a four-year- who need comfort, the frazzled moms Mary’s queenship. One way I can do this is to understand old’s mind. In her world, the very best who need sanity, the desperate poor It was a feast I only knew about how heaven might appear to a pre- things are princess-y. They are filled who need sustenance. because, having heard that my friend school girl. with pink and shimmer and flounce. She isn’t kicking back and having her was in labor, I looked up the day’s So I’ve spent some time picturing The wonder of heaven, to children, feet massaged, but is, rather, holding a patron saints (call it an addiction, but Mary in a different way than I usually includes the things that make them new infant and the parents whose hearts I need to know whose patronage the do. In this altered portrayal, inspired gasp and smile here on earth. Though are broken, welcoming a young woman children in my life fall under). I was by a four-year-old’s version of heav- I chuckle to myself, my girls see so through the garden gate, and praying for shocked that it was a Marian feast day. en, her hair’s not scattered, she’s not much more than just the external the many on earth who cry out to her. I had never heard of it and it was the wearing an apron, and she isn’t wear- glam I’m describing. Thanks to their Mary is a queen who wears an apron day before my husband’s birthday. ing the same old thing. Her hair is innocent acceptance, they see the true and drinks her tea on the go, though I Throughout her pregnancy, my coifed and, in all likelihood, has flow- beauty, the real wonder, the authentic believe she always has a moment to friend experienced a great deal of an- ers in it. She’s wearing something that heaven. sit down and savor it – and the compa- guish and trouble. She grieved the way I might consider over-the-top for daily The words they use to describe it ny she’s in – given the chance. she wanted things to go with her baby’s life, which is certainly a dress and in- limit them, but it’s that quality of their She’s a gardener who plants seeds birth versus the way she was afraid cludes silver slippers with rhinestones hearts – innocence, truth, wonder, au- in hearts and waters them with her they would turn out, and I think I must embedded across the toes. thenticity – that reminds me, when I prayers. She’s a cook who stirs in love have told her, in a thousand different She’s marvelous, isn’t she? I think consider the Queen of Heaven, that I and simmers it over the fire of her ways, to turn to Mary. I prayed count- she’s Cinderella-meets-Beauty, crossed must become more like a little child. Son’s mercy. less rosaries for her and cried for the with Sleeping Beauty and Thumbelina. But why do we go to all this trouble Maybe I’ll find out someday that trials that blocked her unfettered en- She’ll have a crown on, of course, and for Mary? Isn’t she just the woman Mary wears a sparkly crown. I think joyment of her pregnancy, of the new I think it’s going to be delicate. This is who bore Jesus? Does she really de- it more likely, though, that she will be life within her. the part where I refuse to yield to the serve all this finery? dazzling without need for all the ac- And the baby was born on a feast four-year-old’s sense of style and lean In Catholic tradition, the title Queen cessories.

ASSUMPTION, continued from Page 2 celebrated on Dec. 8, nine months Assumption is a great day to examine bodily Assumption is a foretaste for As scandals, senseless deaths and before the birth of Our Lady, which our call to Christian purity, to Chris- our resurrection of the body on the the scourge of abortion rage on today, the Church traditionally recognizes tian chastity according to our voca- last day.” the world needs Mary’s powerful as Sept. 8. Miravalle said there’s no tion, because Mary’s Assumption is a Keep in mind that there’s an im- intercession. Meditate especially on specific historical evidence for the bodily expression of her Immaculate portant distinction between Jesus’ the fourth glorious mystery of the Assumption’s Aug. 15 date, but it Conception, of her interior fullness of Ascension and Mary’s Assumption Rosary, the Assumption, which is is celebrated as a holiday in some grace ... a striving toward temperance into heaven. followed by the fifth mystery, the countries. and purity, especially when we have “Jesus ascends by his own power,” Crowning of the Blessed Virgin as As Catholics prayerfully prepare the pandemic of pornography. This Miravalle stressed. “Mary is assumed Queen of Heaven and Earth. The for the Assumption next week, Mira- is a beautiful corrective calling us to not by her own power but by the pow- feast of the Queenship of Mary is on valle suggests reflecting on Mary’s re-examine that we should be pure, er of God. It’s a victory of her purity. Thursday, Aug. 22. purity and her triumph over sin and and we can be pure with the grace of “We’re not going to have an “I think right now, as the Church death. God. Our Lady is the purest example assumption of our bodies like Mary faces significant challenges, it’s great “If we want our hearts consecrated of that. did, but it is a sign for the future that to celebrate hope, and I think that’s and dedicated to Our Lord, we’ve “The second concrete expression we will, when Christ comes again what the Assumption does for us,” got to show that in our bodies,” he is that it’s the celebration of victory. in glory, have a resurrection of our Miravalle said. “Mary’s victory is a said. “And so the Solemnity of the Mary’s victory as expressed in her bodies.” foretaste of our victory.” Catholic Times 6 August 11, 2019 ‘Buying’ Gregorian Masses; age for first Holy Communion I have a question about the Gre- like to enroll him in my tion (which was variously interpreted gorian Masses. I have been told second grade class and as being between seven and 14). that there can be Masses said Question & Answer prepare him for first In 1910 – in a change spearheaded Qfor 30 consecutive days (at a cost of Father Kenneth Doyle Communion, along with by Pope Pius X – the Vatican Congre- $300) with the hope that the deceased his brother. gation for the Sacraments established person will be received into heaven Catholic News Service I have read in our di- that the age of discretion should be immediately, without having to pass Questions may be sent to Father ocesan guidelines that, considered around the age of seven, through the cleansing rigors of purga- Kenneth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@ to receive first Commu- and that remains the current practice. tory. I have no doubt in the power of gmail.com and 30 Columbia Circle nion, the child must be The church’s Code of Canon Law prayer, but why do we have to “buy” Drive, Albany NY 12203. “of the age of reason says simply that “the administration our way into heaven? (Washington, (usually 7).” I can attest of the most holy Eucharist to chil- Iowa) fort as you do about the “cost” of the that my 5-year-old is dren requires that they have sufficient Masses. First, it should be noted that fully capable of reasoning and that he knowledge and careful preparation so The practice of celebrating “Gre- the stipend for a Mass is an “offer- comprehends the mysteries of Christ. that they understand the mystery of gorian Masses” has a long tra- ing,” not a “fee,” and should never be He has a thorough interest in reli- Christ according to their capacity and Adition in the church. It takes it made a requirement – especially for gion (more than his brother!) and is are able to receive the body of Christ origin from the time of the papacy of those who cannot afford it. rapt with attention in learning new with faith and devotion” (Canon 913). St. Gregory the Great (590-604). St. I would also point out that, in many stories about Jesus. He already un- Interestingly, in 2010, Cardinal Gregory was concerned about a fel- cases, Mass stipends are the sole derstands that at Mass, the bread and Antonio Canizares Llovera, head of low monk who evidently had broken means of support for religious orders wine are consecrated and become the the Vatican Congregation for Divine his vow of poverty before he died, or for priests on missionary assign- body and blood of Christ. Worship and the Sacraments, wrote an so St. Gregory determined that Mass ment. (Most often, priests in a parish What would my 5-year-old have to article in the Vatican newspaper L’Os- should be celebrated for that monk on setting would have difficulty sched- do to qualify to receive his first Com- servatore Romano in which he noted each of 30 consecutive days following uling Masses on 30 consecutive days munion this upcoming school year? that children today are maturing more his death. for a single intention.) Could he be interviewed to demon- quickly and suggested that the church The monk, named Justus, later ap- strate that he has reached the age of should consider lowering the age for peared to a friend and said that he had I have two sons, ages five (enter- reason and comprehends enough of the first Communion. been released from purgatory at the ing kindergarten) and seven (en- instruction? (Chesapeake, Virginia) In your own situation, you are cer- completion of those Masses. For cen- tering second grade), who attend tainly entitled to consult the bishop’s turies thereafter, the custom of Grego- QMass with me every week. They both In the early centuries, the usual office in your diocese to see wheth- rian Masses came to be observed, par- have strong faith, know their prayers practice in the Latin-rite (Roman) er an exception can be made in your ticularly in Benedictine monasteries. and comprehend all of the religious ACatholic Church was for infants son’s case. There is no official church teaching instruction they have received. and children to receive first Commu- I would think, though, that it might on this matter, and the release of a I teach Christian formation in my nion immediately after baptism (usu- be practically difficult for every 5- or soul from purgatory cannot, of course, parish for my older son’s grade, and ally by administering a drop of the 6-year-old to be offered the opportu- be guaranteed, but the practice under- my younger son “audits”/sits in on precious blood). By the 13th centu- nity to be evaluated as to his or her scores the church’s strong belief in the that class. Instead of putting my ry, though, it had become customary religious maturity and that the diocese intercessory power of prayer. younger son into the kindergarten re- for children to receive first Eucharist may choose to retain the 7-year-old I feel some of the same discom- ligion class this coming year, I would when they reached the age of discre- standard. Local news and events Father Hayes to lead women’s evening of reflection at St. Therese’s The Catholic Laywomen’s Retreat sionary of mercy by Pope Francis line and indicate the amount donated. School while he was pastor of Holy League will sponsor an evening of reflec- during the 2016-17 Jubilee of Mercy. For more information, contact Ter- Family Church. The museum now tion for women from 6 to 9 p.m. Thurs- Besides pastoral service, he has expe- ry Norris at (614) 595-1972 or Nor- houses the nation’s largest collec- day, Aug. 22 at St. Therese’s Retreat rience in retreat work, parish missions [email protected]. tion of diversified Catholic artwork. Center, 5277 E. Broad St., Columbus. and pilgrimages and as a spiritual di- He has been pastor of Columbus St. Father Stephen Dominic Hayes, OP, rector, and in working in media. Fr. Lutz to speak at Catholic Mary, Mother of God Church in Ger- will lead the retreat with the theme Father Hayes will give two talks Record Society meeting man Village since 2013. “Matters of the Hearts: Finding the during the evening, which also will in- Father Kevin Lutz, founder of the Ju- The talk will be preceded at noon by Depths of Love Through the Sacred clude dinner and will close with Eve- bilee Museum in Columbus, will speak a lunch and followed by a short busi- Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate ning Prayer. The cost is $25. Registra- about the museum’s treasures and its ness meeting. Anyone wishing to eat Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary.” tion deadline is Friday, Aug. 16. Send future at the Catholic Record Society’s lunch is asked to make a reservation Father Hayes resides at St. Patrick a check (non-refundable) made pay- quarterly meeting at 1 p.m. Sunday, by sending a $10 check, payable to Priory in Columbus. After practicing able to the Diocese of Columbus. The Sept. 8 in St. Therese’s Retreat Center, the Diocese of Columbus, to Catholic law for a few years, he entered the mailing address is St. Therese’s Re- 5277 E. Broad St., Columbus. Record Society, 197 E. Gay St., Co- Dominican Order in 1982 and was or- treat Center, Attention: CLRL, 5277 Father Lutz, a priest of the Diocese lumbus OH 43215 by Aug. 28. dained a priest in 1988. He has served E. Broad St., Columbus OH 43213. of Columbus for 41 years, founded For more information, contact soci- as a priest and pastor for the past 29 The center also accepts donations to the museum, named for the Catholic years in Ohio and Kentucky. aid in its work. If the check includes a Church’s jubilee year of 2000, in 1998 He was designated as a papal mis- donation, designate this in the memo at the former Columbus Holy Family See local news, Page 7 August 11, 2019 Catholic Times 7 An authentic democracy Those of us who have grown up be unjustly exploited, moment the state reserves for itself within the womb of a democratic so- attacked or ended. As making sense the right to decide, through its institu- ciety may not always recognize how Msgr. Michel Schooy- tional organs, which human being has radical the idea behind such a society ans has noted, “That is out of bioethics the right to protection and which hu- actually is, nor how fragile its structure why democratic regimes Father Tad Pacholczyk man being does not, it ceases to be a can be in the face of strident claims re- were founded – first and democratic state because it negates the garding individual freedoms. Legaliza- foremost to protect citi- Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, PhD, fundamental reason for which it was tion of abortion, to focus on one of the zens from arbitrary exe- earned his doctorate in neurosci- instituted: the defense of every human most strident claims, corrodes the very cutions, from the terror- ence from Yale and did postdoctor- being’s right to life. The power such a pillars of our democratic society. ism of despots and their al work at Harvard. He is a priest state exercises becomes arbitrary when The legalization of abortion means police.” of the Diocese of Fall River, Mas- it authorizes certain citizens to execute sachusetts, and serves as director guaranteeing immunity from prosecu- Many of us who have of education at The National Cath- their own equals with impunity. ” tion for those older human beings who lived in a democratic so- olic Bioethics Center in Philadel- One is reminded of the testimo- directly end the lives of much younger ciety for most or all of phia. See www.ncbcenter.org. nies of certain U.S. soldiers who, humans before they are born, or even our lives, never having upon their return from Vietnam in the as they are being born. Such actions struggled or fought for claimed and was textually present wake of the sexual revolution, were constitute a form of injustice perpetrat- its original implementation or contin- within various founding documents. shocked by the seismic shifts in the ed by the powerful against those who uation, can forget the threatening his- It remained, however, fundamentally understanding of freedom that had oc- are, by virtue of their extreme youth, torical circumstances that led to forg- elusive as laws continued to sanction curred during their long deployment. the weakest, most vulnerable and most ing the substance of that democracy. the inequalities of human bondage Some of them said they hadn’t voiceless humans. Laws sanctioning Moreover, even as we benefit from the and realities on the ground continued stepped onto the battlefield and made abortion fundamentally confirm the blessings of liberty, we can fall prey to thwart basic human rights. During great personal sacrifices in order to idea that “might makes right.” An or- to erroneous conceptions about the those dark times, the light of democra- defend a false liberty so their fellow dered society, however, and especially meaning of freedom as the rights of cy sputtered and flickered and nearly citizens at home could descend into a democratic one, never can be built some begin to be subtly elevated over went out. The widespread practice of promiscuity and abortion with reck- upon such a self-serving, unjust and the rights of others. Indeed, every de- abortion today raises a similar threat, less abandon. distorted premise. mocracy struggles to avoid the treach- as stronger individuals are tempted to The promotion and legalization of This premise runs directly counter ery of various forms of despotism, establish their liberties upon the ruins abortion inexorably leads to a system to the tradition of our great Western as the long and arduous battles over of weaker ones. What is most import- of privileges for the powerful that en- constitutional texts, which arose as a human slavery that culminated with ant to recognize is how this existential genders instability and divisiveness cry for an order of justice superior to the Civil War remind us. At Gettys- threat to democracy is actually – with- as it undercuts the most basic of all the raw exercise of power and dom- burg, President Lincoln declared that out hyperbole – greater now than it human rights. Abortion really kills ination by privileged individuals and “a new nation, conceived in liberty, was during the times of slavery. at least twice. It kills the body of the groups. Those texts were born from and dedicated to the proposition that Msgr. Schooyans trenchantly de- baby and it kills the conscience of a centuries of struggle by entire peo- all men are created equal” was now scribes it this way: nation, perverting the very essence of ples living under various forms of “engaged in a great civil war, testing “The liberalization of abortion laws a democratic society. oppression. The order of justice they whether that nation, or any nation so puts into motion a political process Legal safeguards for all human life, sought required the clear acknowl- conceived and so dedicated can long in which the democratic State imper- on the other hand, assure the possi- edgement of the universality of basic endure.” ceptibly becomes transformed into bility of liberty, justice and equality – human rights, first among which was Preceding those turbulent times, a totalitarian State. … From the very protecting the very core of an authen- the assurance that one’s life would not “equality” certainly had been pro- tic democracy. local news, continued from Page 6 ety chairman Mike Finn at (614) 268- is requested to cover the cost of the 3rd St. N.E., and walk to the county bers and guests by Tuesday, Aug. 20. 4166 or [email protected]. lunch and meeting. The sponsor for courthouse about a quarter-mile away Checks may be made out to Serra the event is St. Gabriel Radio. for a speaking program. Club of North Columbus and mailed Luncheon club to hear Bishop Robert Brennan will give For more information, contact Fa- to Frank Hartge, 904 Hilton Drive, about St. Paul’s Outreach his first talk to the club at its meeting ther Jeff Coning at (330) 343-6976. Reynoldsburg OH 43068. John Stevenson of St. Paul’s Out- on Friday, Oct. 4. reach, a Catholic organization evange- For information about the club, visit Serra club to visit GV St. Mary’s Kreeft to speak in Springfield lizing on college campuses throughout www.catholicmensministry.com/cmlc The Serra Club of North Columbus Dr. Peter Kreeft, one of the nation’s the Midwest, will speak at the Sep- or contact club president Craig Hep- will host a visit to Columbus St. Mary, most popular writers on Catholicism, tember meeting of the Catholic Men’s pner at [email protected]. Mother of God Church, 672 S. 3rd St. will speak on “Why Be a Catholic?” Luncheon Club. His topic will be in the city’s German Village neigh- at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 in the “Forming Boys Into Men on Campus.” Bishop to speak at Walk for Life borhood, on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Hollenbeck-Bayley Conference Cen- The club will meet Friday, Sept. 6 at Bishop Robert Brennan will be the Mass will be at noon, followed by a ter, 100 S. Limestone St., Springfield. Columbus St. Patrick Church, 280 N. featured speaker at the eighth annual tour of the newly restored church with The talk will be the fifth annual lec- Grant Ave. Lunch will be served after Tuscarawas County Walk for Life at its pastor, Father Kevin Lutz. Lunch ture sponsored by the parishes of the the church’s 11:45 a.m. Mass, and the 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. will follow at 1:45 p.m. at Schmidt’s Springfield Deanery of the Archdio- meeting will end by 1 p.m. No reser- Participants will gather at New Phil- Sausage Haus. The cost is $25. vations are necessary. A $10 donation adelphia Sacred Heart Church, 139 Reservations are required for mem- See local news, Page 12 Catholic Times 8 August 11, 2019 Father Yakkel receives military chaplain training Newly ordained Father Christopher ing, Crooksville and Junction City. throughout the base, where I’ve had Yakkel will begin his first assignment He described some of his experiences the opportunity to interact with air- as a diocesan priest on Tuesday, Aug. in Germany in a letter to Father Michael men from all career fields, learning 20 after spending several weeks at Lumpe, diocesan vicar for priests. about their mission and giving some Ramstein Air Base in Germany, train- “My assignment to Ramstein is encouragement along the way. It has ing for the military chaplaincy. considered a chaplain candidate ac- also involved briefings on resiliency Father Yakkel was ordained as a tive duty training tour,” he wrote. in times of trial and building up spiri- priest of the Diocese of Columbus by “It’s essentially an internship where tually fit airmen. … Bishop Robert Brennan on Saturday, I spend time each day shadowing the “One special memory I have from May 25. He will serve as parochial different chaplains on base, learning vicar of the Perry County Consortium about the day-to-day duties of a chap- Father Christopher Yakkel stands outside of Parishes in New Lexington, Corn- lain. This has involved unit visitations See yakkel, Page 12 a military chapel in Germany. Diocesan day of reflection focuses on lives of African-American sainthood candidates Stories about the lives and work of Ethnic Ministries Office, allowed par- opened the first Catholic orphanage in that time.” six candidates for sainthood in the Af- ticipants to learn about Henriette De- New York and donated funds for the The day concluded with Mass, with rican-American community were the lille, Pierre Toussaint, Mother Mary Oblate Sisters of Providence. He also Canon A. Gerard Jordan, O. Praem., focus of a day of reflection on Satur- Lange, Julia Greeley, Sister Thea is credited for laying the foundation of serving as the main celebrant and day, Aug. 3, at New Albany Church of Bowman and Father Augustus Tolton. the model for Catholic Charities. homilist. Father Jordan’s homily en- the Resurrection. The event was designed to motivate Bishop Joseph N. Perry, auxiliary couraged attendees to be generous The day of prayer and catechesis, participants to be more actively engaged bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago stewards of their time, talent and trea- sponsored by the diocese’s Catholic in their faith. The presentations connect- and promulgator for Tolton’s cause, sure. He recalled the vocations of the ed the lives of the said, “The candidates remind us that six candidates and their generosity to candidates with we all bear the imprint of the Divine.” their communities. concerns of today Alfred Akainyah, African consultant Father Jordan, an assistant to Bishop including racism, with the Ethnic Ministries Office, said Perry, worked closely with the event’s education, social he was excited about the program and local planning committee, which in- justice, immi- learned much about the candidates. cluded Pam Harris, director of the Eth- gration, health “Walking with the saints has given me nic Ministries Office; Virginia Hardy, and wellness and a new focus and a renewed strength,” chair of the office’s African-American stewardship. Akainyah said. “My takeaway is that Advisory Council; and Akainyah. All of the the individuals nominated could nev- Presenters included Sister Pat Dual, candidates used er have reached this level of success OP; Sister Marcia Hall, OSP; Erin their gifts in if they had listened to outside voices. Cordle, associate director of the dio- those various Luke 11:28 says, ‘Blessed rather are cese’s Office of Social Concerns; Fa- ministries to live those who hear the word of God and ther Reynaldo Taylor of the Archdio- Participants and organizers in the day of reflection included (from the Gospel. obey it.’ cese of Cincinnati; Suanne Gettings, left) Father Reynaldo Taylor; Virginia Hardy; Auxiliary Bishop Toussaint, for “Indeed, there is no success unless pastoral associate at the Church of the Joseph Perry; Pam Harris; Bishop Robert Brennan; Sr. Marcia Hall, example, was you are willing to take a chance. And Resurrection; and Sabree Akinyele, OSP; Sr. Pat Dual, OP; and Rev. Canon A. Gerard Jordan, O. Praem. born a slave in yet, these individuals took the chance vice president of programs for Cath- (Photo courtesy Ethnic Ministries Office) Haiti and yet despite all the daunting challenges at olic Social Services. Sister Marie Shields retiring after serving 28 years at St. Matthias After spending the last 51 years in after all these years in parish life. 27 years with Father Huelsman and In addition, she was a teacher in Cin- Columbus – 28 of them at St. Matthias “The people I have met have nour- 41 years with Father Smith, who came cinnati, Hamilton and the Cincinnati Church – Sister Marie Shields, SND- ished me constantly, and the Lord has to St. Christopher in 1971 as admin- suburb of Wyoming. deN, is retiring as a pastoral associate brought so much love to me through istrator and became its pastor the fol- Sister Marie grew up in Chicago and and will live with the Sisters of Notre them, their faith and their generosity.” lowing year. was given the birth name Mary Lou- Dame de Namur at their Motherhouse Sister Marie came to Columbus in Sister Marie and the two priests ise by her parents, Joseph and Bernice in Cincinnati. 1968 for a dual assignment as reli- were at St. Christopher until 1983, (Laramie) Shields. She has two older She will be honored at a reception gious education director at St. Joseph Immaculate Conception for the next brothers, both deceased. from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11 at Cathedral and a teacher at St. Christo- eight years and St. Matthias from She is a graduate of Notre Dame the church, 1582 Ferris Road. pher School from 1968 to 1972. 1991 until Father Huelsman’s retire- High School for Girls in Chicago, “I’m returning to Cincinnati for She remained at St. Christopher as ment in 1999. He died in 2003. Father entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de health reasons and because I look a pastoral associate until 1983, then Smith remained at St. Matthias until Namur on Sept. 8, 1955, and made her forward to the opportunity to live in served in the same role at Immacu- his death in 2013. first profession of vows on March 12, community with the other sisters of late Conception Church from 1983 to Sister Marie lived at the former 1958, and her final profession on Aug. my order,” she said. “They have a 1991 and St. Matthias from 1991 until Columbus St. Joseph Academy until 13, 1963. beautiful health center where I will be now. 1991, then moved to her current resi- She received a bachelor’s degree surrounded by love and care. In 1972, Sister Marie began an as- dence, an apartment near St. Matthias. in education from Our Lady of Cin- “At the same time, I know I’m going sociation with Father James Smith Sister Marie also spent the 1959-60 cinnati College and a master’s in reli- to miss being part of a church commu- and Father Richard Huelsman, SJ, school year in Columbus, where she gious studies from Mundelein College nity and serving the universal church that extended through three parishes, taught third grade at St. Agnes School. in the Chicago area. August 11, 2019 Catholic Times 9 Walk for Life participants

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Ground was broken last month for a new parish life center next door to Marysville Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Construction is expected to be completed by May 2020. The REGISTER NOW AT M3SSPORTS.COM center will include classrooms, meeting rooms, a hall that will accommodate 400 people, a kitchen and restrooms. Parking lot improvements and a change in traffic flow are part GLACIER RIDGE METRO PARK of the construction plan. The building was designed by architect Scott Harper, and Corna Kokosing Construction is the general contractor. The center is the first phase of a parish SEPTEMBER START TIME PACKET PICKUP master plan that will allow Our Lady of Lourdes to better serve projected growth in the 21, 2019 8:00AM 6:30AM community and expanding parish needs. Pictured are (from left): Cari Grome, Tiffany Wood and Dave Irish, building committee members; Jill Turner, religious education director; Dan Fitzgerald, building committee; Paul Cordell, parish business manager; FAMILY RATE SWAG Presented by John Melish, parish maintenance director; Brian Clark, building committee; Deacon Dave SAVE $5/PERSON All participants receive The Friends bread and a bottle when registering at of the Bezusko; Father Kevin Kavanagh, pastor; Ken Yunker, building committee; Scott Harper, of wine, or bread and least 3 participants Josephinum a jar of Trappist architect; Bruce Boylan, facilities director for the Diocese of Columbus; and Jim Valentas at one time. and Tim Beverage of Corna Kokosing. (Photo courtesy Our Lady of Lourdes Church) Monastery jam. Catholic Times 10 August 11, 2019 Renovated church’s Aug. 15 reopening kicks off Lancaster St. Mary of the Assumption’s bicentennial year The interior of Lancaster St. Mary Plans for the parish bicentennial be- other needs. After a feasibility study main entrance from the vestibule into of the Assumption Church has under- gan with a celebration honoring that was completed, plans for the cam- the sanctuary by Pennsylvania sculp- gone extensive changes during eight Mass. “I came here in 2011 and soon paign were announced last August.” tor Andrew Wilson Smith, whose months of renovation. But its “new became aware that my anticipated pe- The campaign had a goal of $2.5 mil- works are located at churches, col- look” is one that would have been fa- riod as pastor would include several lion, including $1.5 million for church miliar to parishioners who worshiped major anniversaries,” Father Eilerman beautification and $1 million for other in the building when it was consecrat- said. “First came the 150th anniversary needs. The $2.5 million total was sur- ed 155 years ago. of the current church building in 2014, passed in pledges late last month. Of the “We wanted the church to look much then the 2017 bicentennial of Father pledged amount, more than $981,000 as it did when it opened in 1864,” said Fenwick’s first Mass here, leading to was in hand as of July 25. Father Craig Eilerman, its pastor. “It’s the parish’s own bicentennial. Funds from the capital campaign that still a Gothic church, and nothing was “To mark all of those occasions, we are not used for the church beautifica- done to change it structurally. But it’s wanted to make sure the building was tion will be put aside for improvements much brighter because it’s been re- structurally sound. First we looked at to the two parish school buildings, pos- painted in a lighter color scheme and the church exterior and made sure it sible development of 3 ½ acres at the will have new LED lights. was in good condition. In 2016, we parish cemetery and possible construc- “We wanted to do more to honor the installed a new slate roof, mostly be- tion of a parish center. Blessed Mother, the church’s patroness, cause the original roof, also slate, was The beautification project includes so the church will have what some may 150 years old and was due for replace- returning the tabernacle to its original describe as a more feminine appear- ment. Other minor work was done, position in the center of the church; ance, with a recurring floral motif on then we looked at the interior. repairing water damage to the plaster the walls and ceiling and a starry blue “The most obvious need there was a walls; refinishing the pews and the sky depicted above the altar. These sorts new paint job, because the walls were floor; renovating the sacristy; replac- of embellishments were common in very dirty,” Father Eilerman said. ing terrazzo wall covering with wood- churches built 150 years ago.” “Some other updates were needed, so en wainscoting including a pattern of The church has been closed for we invited church architect William Gothic arches; doubling the size of eight months while being remodeled. Heyer to view the building and make the restrooms; refurbishing two con- Its reopening will take place at a 7 recommendations about beautifying fessionals and a reconciliation room; Parish faith formation director Brian Mc- p.m. Mass on Thursday, Aug. 15 – the it.” Heyer has been involved with ren- giving the Stations of the Cross new Cauley and Father Craig Eilerman, pastor, parish’s patronal feast, the Solemni- ovation of several worship spaces in Gothic frames; making the child care ty of the Assumption. The Mass also the Diocese of Columbus, including room quieter and adding a closed-cir- stand in front of a newly installed mosaic will begin a year of 200th anniversa- St. Turibius Chapel at the Pontifical cuit television monitor to it; installing by Pennsylvania sculptor Andrew Wilson ry events for the parish, which was College Josephinum. a new fire detection system; and re- Smith at the sanctuary entrance. founded in 1820. That was three years “Bill’s suggestions were brought furbishing the church’s 30-year-old, after Dominican Father Edward Fen- before the parish council and finance 2,093-pipe Austin organ. wick, Ohio’s pioneer Catholic priest, and maintenance committees to see The altar, the ambo and the baptis- celebrated the first Mass in Lancaster, if we wanted to move forward. In the mal font were left unchanged. in a building that is near the church spring of 2018, a decision was made Beautification of the church also in- and now serves as the office of the to consider a capital campaign to raise cludes restoration of shrines to St. Jo- Fairfield County Foundation. money for church beautification and seph and the Blessed Virgin, with two medieval-style illuminations added to those shrines. The illuminations are by Jed Gibbons of Chicago, a former advertising agency creative director who has been a full-time sacred artist since 2000. “They combine to convey one sto- ry of faith,” Father Eilerman said. “The Marian shrine will show the Blessed Mother reading a Jewish Scripture scroll with her parents. In the background will be an image of St. Mary Church. The shrine to Jo- seph will show him in his workshop teaching Jesus to be a carpenter, and they will be building a replica of this church. Both illuminations will in- clude a plumb bob, which not only A traditional stone monument to Mary is a standard carpenter’s tool but also was dedicated in 1920 in front of the A view from the sanctuary of the interior of Lancaster St. Mary of the Assumption is a symbol of generational faith be- church building to mark the centennial of Church, which has been extensively remodeled for the church’s yearlong bicentennial. cause it does not change and is always the founding of Lancaster St. Mary of the The celebration will open with a Mass at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, the Solemnity of the straight and accurate.” Assumption Church. Assumption, which is the parish’s patronal feast. The church building, the third to serve New church artwork also includes installations above both sides of the the parish, was consecrated in 1864. (CT photos by Ken Snow) See st. mary, Page 11 August 11, 2019 Catholic Times 11 st. mary, continued from Page 10 “Andrew Smith’s two-sided work is weekday Masses at the Spirit Center a fitting way both to memorialize the in the basement of the older of the two parish bicentennial and to set it in a his- school buildings on the parish proper- torical context,” Father Eilerman said. ty at Chestnut and High streets near “It complements a traditional stone downtown Lancaster. monument to Mary which stands in “The gym also is used as a cafete- front of the church and was dedicated ria and a multipurpose room, so every in 1920 to mark the parish centennial.” Sunday after Mass, we had to move Smith said he spent about four chairs from the gym floor and set the months in his studio near Scranton, area up for its regular purposes, then Pennsylvania, on the artwork, then do the same thing in reverse at the end came to Lancaster in July to finish of the school week,” Father Eilerman the details and install it. He said he said. “We also had to do this on Tues- learned from Heyer two years ago days for all-school Masses. We stored about Father Eilerman’s interest in items on the school stage, but had to new installations for the church. “Fa- find places for those when the school ther provided the most input for this, play was going on. Fortunately, we because he had been wanting for some had plenty of good ‘roadies’ willing time to honor the sisters in a fitting to help.” way. Father also suggested the theme The church beautification process for the mosaic and left the details up may not be finished by Aug. 15, “but to me,” Smith said. we will have Mass on that date,” Fa- What had been two blank panels ther Eilerman said. “Undertaking on either side of a portrayal of the something like this was a bit daunt- Assumption on the reredos (the area ing, but it was an affirmative process above and behind the altar) will in- because so many people were willing clude a depiction of Mary’s Annunci- to step up to bat. The response was ation by liturgical artist James Lang- overwhelmingly positive, and it’s ley of Savannah, Georgia, a former something that will have an impact on teacher at Franciscan University of generations of future parishioners.” Steubenville. The left panel will show The opening Mass will be followed the Archangel Gabriel announcing to through the next 12 months by sever- Mary that she is to be the mother of al special events. The schedule is as Jesus, and the right panel will repre- follows: sent Mary’s saying “Yes” in response. Thursday, Oct. 24, lecture on Mari- Corna Kokosing Construction is an privileges and devotions by Father general contractor for the beautifi- Thomas Buffer, pastor of Marion St. cation, with other major work being Mary Church; Wednesday, Nov. 6, Mass done by Martin Painting and Coat- of All Souls, including the Requiem by ing of Grove City; Bent Tree Wood- Gabriel Faure, commemorating the par- working of Adams County; Claypool ish organ’s 30th anniversary and reded- Electric of Lancaster; Jones Schlater icating it; Saturday, Dec. 14, church is Workers move the reredos, which stands behind the altar, back into position at Lancsaster Flooring of Reynoldsburg; and Muet- final stop for annual candlelight tour of St. Mary of the Assumption Church. The altar had been moved so the area behind it could zel Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, downtown Lancaster churches; Sunday, be repainted during the church’s remodeling. Two formerly blank panels of the reredos Worthington Air, and Safway Scaf- Dec. 15, Advent lessons and carols; located above the altar will now include a depiction of Mary’s Annunciation. folding, all of Columbus. Matt Indru- Saturday, Feb. 1, World Marriage Day tz of Muralworks in Columbus was Mass and winter gala. leges and other institutions through- rative plaster pieces based on Anchor in charge of painting the starry sky Monday to Wednesday, March 16 to out the nation. Hocking glass designs. Father Eiler- in the sanctuary and the floral motif 18, parish mission with Deacon Greg The vestibule side is a mosaic of man said that years ago, the parish throughout the church. Kandra, former CBS News writer and colored stones depicting Christ in glo- had a 5 a.m. daily Mass for Anchor The last Mass before the beautifi- producer; Sunday, April 5, Tenebrae ry, holding a Bible displaying the Lat- Hocking glassblowers. cation began was celebrated on Sun- service designed to re-create the sense in words for “I am the Way, the Truth Above the sanctuary side of the en- day, Jan. 6, the Feast of the Epiphany. of abandonment related to Good Fri- and the Life.” At the base of the mo- trance will be a plaster image with Our “We removed the Blessed Sacrament day; Friday, May 1, “Singing the saic are images of several buildings in Lady, Seat of Wisdom at the center, from the altar and placed it in the tab- Mass Down the Ages,” a concert of Lancaster, including the three church- surrounded on one side by a mother, ernacle of the rectory, then everyone Mass music from many centuries. es that have served the parish; St. father and children and on the other by at Mass was invited to stay and box Sunday, June 14, Feast of Corpus Mary School; the former parish con- Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the things up and move them,” Father Christi celebration, with procession; vent; City Hall; the Fairfield County Springs (now the Dominican Sisters of Eilerman said. “First, we had to take Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28, Courthouse; and the Anchor Hocking Peace), who taught at the parish school down the Christmas decorations, then church is featured in annual Lancast- glass plant. for more than a century. For its first remove everything else movable. We er heritage tour of homes; Thursday, Anchor Hocking, now part of the two decades, Dominican priests served walked everything over to the school July 23, Lancaster Festival opening Columbus-based Oneida glassware the parish before it was turned over to next door and got some help from the night concert (a parish tradition for group, was Lancaster’s dominant em- the pastoral care of the Archdiocese of parish St. Vincent de Paul Society’s many years); Friday, Aug. 14, Mass to ployer for decades and still has a plant Cincinnati in 1839. It became part of truck. Fortunately, that day had won- conclude the bicentennial celebration. in the city employing several hundred the Diocese of Columbus when the di- derful weather for January.” For more information, go to www. people. Around the mosaic are deco- ocese was formed in 1868. Since then, weekend Masses have stmarylancaster.org or call (740) 653- taken place in the school gym, with 0997. Catholic Times 12 August 11, 2019 local news, continued from Page 7 yakkel, continued from Page 8 cese of Cincinnati in honor of Deacon membership requirements are a love my time here was when I got to take few bases they try to have more than one Jack Gould of Springfield. of music and meeting new people. part in a repatriation ceremony on the priest at. However, this is a challenge, Deacon Gould was a passionate Practices are from 5 to 6 p.m. on flight line. Standing side by side with given that the Air Force needs 120 ac- defender of the Catholic faith and an Thursdays. The group sings at the a Jewish rabbi chaplain and a Protes- tive-duty priests and currently has only tant chaplain, the three of us rendered 57,” he wrote. He has celebrated Mass- advocate of spreading its message 11:30 a.m. Mass on the second Sun- honors (saluted) as the remains of 28 es at Ramstein and at the Vogelweh Mil- through education. day of each month, the 4 p.m. Christ- WWII veterans were transferred to an itary Complex, heard confessions, bap- Kreeft is a professor of philosophy mas Eve Mass and other occasions. aircraft set to bring them home to the tized a baby, and visited the Landstuhl at Boston College and The King’s For information, contact parish mu- U.S. for their final resting. It was a Army Medical Center. College in New York City. He has sic director Pandora Porcase at (614) very powerful moment.” Father Yakkel will serve in the Di- He also joined a flight crew during a ocese of Columbus for three years, written more than 100 books, includ- 306-0342 or [email protected]. day mission, observing a fellow chap- then go on active duty with the U.S. ing Fundamentals in the Faith, Hand- lain and providing pastoral care to the Air Force, where he is a second lieu- book of Christian Apologetics, and Run/walk starting time moved crew. tenant. Under the co-sponsorship Christianity for Modern Pagans. The starting time for the Friends of “Being a priest has of course been agreement between the Archdiocese For more information, contact St. the Josephinum’s four-mile run/walk the best part of all,” Father Yakkel for the Military Services, USA, and Teresa Church at (937) 342-8861. on Saturday, Sept. 21 has been moved wrote. “I have been able to provide the nation’s dioceses, he will return sacramental/spiritual support for the to Columbus upon completion of his back one hour, to 8 a.m., because of Catholic community here, which the military service. St. Christopher youth choir conflicts at Glacier Ridge Metro Park, priests here have especially appreciat- He succeeds Father Daniel Swartz forming for school year 9801 Hyland-Croy Road, Dublin. ed since one of their current priests is in Perry County. 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Register today at www.colscss.org! August 11, 2019 Catholic Times 13 DeSales mourns loss of incoming freshman after fatal shooting Xavier T. Quinn, 14, who was to en- team. The shooting occurred hours a big smile on his face and a quiet ter Columbus St. Francis DeSales High after Xavier chose 29 as his uniform confidence about him. He was a really School later this month as a freshman, number for the season. Quintell wears good player, a really good teammate, was shot to death on Friday, July 26. number 28. who made a big impact in just a cou- A prayer service for him took place on “I am absolutely heartbroken by the ple months here.” Saturday, July 27 at the school, where tragic news of Xavier Quinn’s death,” “My heart breaks for the Quinn fam- the rosary was prayed for him on Mon- Bishop Robert Brennan said in a state- ily. It’s a great family. My heart breaks day, July 29. His funeral service was ment issued after news of Quinn’s for Quintell. We’re going to rally on Friday, Aug. 2 at the First Church of death was received. “My heart goes around each other to support Quintell, God in Columbus. Burial was at Ever- out to his family and friends, as well support his family, support one anoth- green Burial Park, Columbus. as to the DeSales High School and St. er and focus on our faith, which is the Police said the shooting occurred James the Less Parish communities. I center of everything we do here, and shortly after 8 p.m. on July 26 at am keeping Xavier’s family, friends try to do the best that we can.” a home owned by Quinn’s father, and fellow students in my prayers. … “It’s difficult to wrap your head Kenyetietta Quinn, in the city’s Lin- I ask that all join together in prayer around a tragedy like this,” Garrick den neighborhood. He was transport- for Xavier’s family, as well as anyone said. “In the short time I was able ed to OhioHealth Riverside Methodist else affected by the tragedy.” to know Xavier, I saw he had an ev- Hospital, where he died about a half- The bishop was out of town at the er-present smile and was incredibly Xavier T. Quinn, 14, was fatally shot on Fri- hour later. A 15-year-old was charged time of the prayer service for Quinn, well-respected by his peers, our facul- day, July 26. He was to enter Columbus St. in connection with the shooting. which about 1,000 people attended, ty and coaches, and his parents. Francis DeSales High School as a freshman. Quinn graduated from Columbus but was among 750 people at the rosa- “He was a hard-working student, a St. James the Less School this year ry service and spoke at the event, said gifted athlete just beginning to transi- and planned to play football at De- DeSales principal Dan Garrick. tion into a young adult and to realize Sales in the fall. On the day he was Diocesan, school and parish staff his potential.” killed, he had completed a three-week members were at the school and church For each academic year, DeSales preparatory program that most of this to provide counseling and pastoral care selects a theme and emphasizes two year’s incoming DeSales students at- in the days following the shooting and virtues. Garrick said this year’s theme tended, and then practiced with the continue to be available to anyone go- is “Hope Lives Here,” and the virtues football team. ing through the grieving process. are hope and fortitude. “Ironically, He was the second of four children “This was a very tragic loss,” said those are the virtues we need at this in his family, and his older brother, DeSales head football coach Ryan time,” Garrick said. Quintell, who is entering his junior Wiggins. “Xavier was a great young “When I reflect on this tragedy, it’s year at the school, is a member of the man, a very talented young man, with important to remember that Xavier lived his life with passion and pur- Quinn is pictured with his parents, Andrea pose. Young people today face the and Kenyetietta Quinn. type of challenges that people of my (Photos courtesy St. James the Less School) generation never had to deal with at “Many of his peers looked up to that stage of their lives. It takes a great him,” she said. “He was quiet and commitment of faith and a sense of kept to himself, not really seeking at- courage to face those challenges and tention, but he often was surrounded live in a countercultural way. Xavier by other students and definitely was a was trying to do that. positive role model who made a huge “In times of darkness, Christ’s love difference, someone with a beautiful will shine through. I’ve seen that in soul, whom I’ll never forget. countless gestures of love from mem- “Kids his age sometimes have to be bers of the DeSales family who have disciplined for not following school reached out to the Quinns with words rules, and a lot of times it’s more a and prayers and with practical ges- case of guilt by association, but Xavi- tures, such as providing food. er never tried to blame others. He took “Christ needed another angel in his his punishment and took ownership of communion of saints. I believe that’s his and his friends’ actions. where Xavier is, and that he will be “He was not a Catholic, but that blessing us and looking out for us in didn’t keep him from being a partici- years to come.” pant at school Masses and prayer ser- Quinn was a member of the foot- vices. He was very reverent and very ball, basketball and track teams at respectful.” St. James the Less School, which he Garrick said the DeSales football attended from fourth through eighth team and the school plan to honor grades. School principal Samary Cec- Quinn in a suitable way during the chetti said Quinn was greatly admired coming academic year, which begins by his fellow students. Wednesday, Aug. 21. Catholic Times 14 August 11, 2019

19th Sunday of Ordinary Time 1 Corinthians 15:20-27 TUESDAY The Weekday Luke 1:39-56 Judges 6:11-24a Live the faith and treasure it Bible Readings Psalm 85:9.11-14 FRIDAY Matthew 19:23-30 Wisdom 18:6-9 8/12-8/17 Joshua 24:1-13 Psalm 33:1, 12, 18-22 Psalm 136:1-3, Father Timothy Hayes MONDAY WEDNESDAY Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 16-18,21-22,24 Judges 9:6-15 Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Matthew 19:3-12 Luke 12:32-48 Psalm 147:12-15,19-20 Psalm 21:2-7 Matthew 17:22-27 SATURDAY Matthew 20:1-16 The Scriptures are full Joshua 24:14-29 of words of comfort and Father Timothy M. Hayes is pastor TUESDAY Psalm 16:1-2a,5,7-8,11 THURSDAY Deuteronomy 31:1-8 Matthew 19:13-15 Judges 11:29-39a challenge. of Columbus St. Timothy Church. Deuteronomy 32:3-4b, Psalm 40:5,7-10 Blessed the people the 7-9,12 (Ps) Matthew 22:1-14 Lord has chosen to be him not, and He manifests Himself to Matthew 18:1-5,10,12-14 The Weekday his own. those who do not disbelieve Him. In FRIDAY other words, the only way to find God WEDNESDAY Bible Readings Ruth 1:1,3-6,14b-16,22 Do not be afraid any longer, little Deuteronomy 34:1-12 8/19-8/24 Psalm 146:5-10 flock, for your Father is pleased to is to live in faith, which we share by Psalm 66:1-3a,5,8,16-17 Matthew 22:34-40 give you the kingdom. belonging to His Church. Matthew 18:15-20 MONDAY Judges 2:11-19 SATURDAY These are comforting words. We are In response to faith, we are invited Revelation 21:9b-14 to invest in the future. Where your THURSDAY Psalm 106:34-37, all saddened by the revelations of how Revelation 11:19a; 39-40,43ab-44 Psalm 145:10-13ab,17-18 our own members have distorted the treasure is, there also will your heart 12:1-6a,10ab Matthew 19:16-22 John 1:45-51 truth of who we are by failings that be- be. Where is your treasure? Psalm 45:10bc,11-12ab,16 come front-page news. We are often at We are materially rich, no matter a loss to know what to say. We are com- how much we may feel financial bur- forted hearing that the Lord has chosen dens. Our experience of poverty is real us, and we are given hope by the knowl- enough to us, but there are always oth- Diocesan Weekly Radio and Television edge that our entrance into the kingdom ers who have far less than we do around Mass Schedule: WEEKS OF AUG. 11 & 18, 2019 relies not on our power, but on His. the world and close to home. For us, Much will be required of the person however, the spiritual riches should be S unday Mass Channel 378). (Encores Angels Monastery in entrusted with much, the most important. We are a nation and 10:30 a.m. Mass from at noon, 7 p.m., and Birmingham, Ala. (Encores and still more will be demanded of people that has much material wealth, Columbus St. Joseph midnight). at noon, 7 p.m. and the person entrusted with more. but we don’t always know what to do Cathedral on St. Gabriel midnight). See EWTN These are challenging words. We with our spiritual abundance. Radio (AM 820), Columbus, Mass from the above; and on I-Lifetv have received so much from the Lord. How are we to respond to the much and at www.stgabrielradio. Archdiocese of (Channel 113 in Ada, We cannot deny the blessings. What and the more we have been given? com. Milwaukee at 6:30 Logan, Millersburg, Murray has been given to us is undeserved, We are to treasure it. Faith must be a.m. on ION TV (AT&T City and Washington C.H.; though at times we may fool our- the center for us. Mass with the Passionist U-verse Channel 195, Channel 125 in Marion, selves into thinking it is our own do- We are to deepen our understanding Fathers at 7:30 a.m. on Dish Network Channel Newark, Newcomerstown ing. Much will be required of us, and of it. Study is not just for children and WWHO-TV (the CW), 250, or DirecTV Channel and New Philadelphia; and more will be demanded of us, because not just for our school days, especially Channel 53, Columbus. 305). Channel 207 in Zanesville); the Lord has given us so much. How in faith. Remember, we still are prepar- and 10:30 a.m. on WHIZ- are we to respond to this challenge? ing for the final exam, the one that re- TV, Channel 18, Zanesville. Mass from Massillon St. 8 p.m., St. Gabriel Radio We are called to live by faith in a ally does go on our permanent record. Check local cable system Mary Church at 10:30 (AM 820), Columbus, and world that rejects faith. Faith is the We are to share it. How do we invite for cable channel listing. a.m. on WILB radio at www.stgabrielradio. realization of what is hoped for and others to respond to the faith we have (AM 1060, FM 94.5 and com. evidence of things not seen. received? Who are the people around Mass from Our Lady of 89.5), Canton, heard in We can be grateful that the Church us who are watching us and who may the Angels Monastery, Tuscarawas, Holmes, and We pray Weeks III and IV, always calls us to a deeper faith, to an respond to Christ if we choose to Birmingham, Ala., at 8 Coshocton counties. Seasonal Proper, Liturgy of acceptance of things that are beyond share Him with them? a.m. on EWTN (Spectrum the Hours. us, because we are reminded that we The Lord invites us to get our prior- Channel 385, Insight Daily Mass belong to God. Wisdom 1:2 tells us ities straight: God is first. He calls us Channel 382, or WOW 8 a.m., Our Lady of the that God is found by those who test to grow in faith and to share it. PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in necessity. Oh, star of the sea, help me and show me herein, you are my Heaven and Earth. I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to secure me in this necessity. There are none who Christ lights the fire; don’t put it out can withstand your powers. Oh, show me herein you are my Mother. Oh, Mary conceived without sin, pray for us, who have recourse to thee. (Repeat three times) Oh, Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hand. (Repeat three Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 the price for our redemption. Salva- times) Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads that I can obtain my goals. You gave me the divine gift Psalm 40:2-4, 18 tion is offered to us. Jesus speaks the to forgive and forget all evil against me, and in all instances in my life, you are with me. I want in this short prayer Hebrews 12:1-4 truth, calling us to relationship with to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Luke 12:49-53 the living God. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. MAS Human experience of family life noisy, bitter, divided, hard, character- truth: the prophets and saints who have It is evident that a fire has been set and life with friends always has two ized by hatred, misunderstanding and gone before us, the wider family that upon earth. Divisions are present in sides. There is an ideal, something we rejection, and often full of strife. In shares in the unity won by Jesus Christ. every sphere of our lives. There is a all wish for: a life that is peaceful, qui- human experience, families are of two They accepted the sufferings that ac- purpose to this reality: to establish the et, pleasant, unified, easy, and charac- kinds: those that cluster and those that companied their response to the word. kingdom. Jesus shares the anguish, terized by love, understanding and ac- scatter like popcorn. the longing of His heart. He reveals ceptance without struggle. Then there Faith tells us that we are surrounded to us that suffering freely embraced is is the reality: the life that is chaotic, by a “cloud of witnesses” who lived for See christ, Page 15 August 11, 2019 Catholic Times 15 Extraordinary coincidence, contemporary lesson Forty years after Pope St. John Paul the Alexander Nevsky placed there on orders of the czar, to II bent the course of the 20th century Cathedral, built in city the catholic difference serve as the ultimate defamation of in a more humane direction during his center on Saxon Square Poland and the (Catholic) Church. … first pilgrimage to his Polish home- between 1894 and 1912. Geroge Weigel So the Holy Mass (in Victory Square) land in June 1979, new information Speaking at Warsaw’s was a huge experience for me, a huge continues to emerge about what hap- Royal Castle, the Rus- George Weigel is the Distinguished shock, because I was sitting in the very pened behind the scenes, shedding sian czar had told Poles Senior Fellow at the Ethics and same spot where once had stood that further light on those epic events. to abandon all hope Public Policy Center in Washing- czarist church and I was looking at the The latest surprise involves a hitherto of recovering their in- ton, D.C. Pope celebrating the Holy Mass where unremarked (and evidently impromp- dependence, and the the … main ceremonies of the czarist tu) meeting of the Polish episcopate new Russian Orthodox a great public space while removing power were once celebrated; and ev- with the Polish pope in the middle of megachurch – with a bell tower de- an affront to Polish sensibilities. Af- erything (in my memory) disappeared what has become known as the “Nine signed to be the highest point in the ter Hitler destroyed Warsaw in 1944, (because) the Pope was celebrating a Days.” Polish scholars recently dis- city – was meant to underscore this Saxon Square was recreated in the re- Mass in that exact spot. … ” covered and published a transcript of brutal diktat. At the cathedral’s dedi- built capital, although Poland’s com- Like many others, I’ve been thrilled that encounter, and kindly shared a cation in 1912, the local Russian Or- munist overseers renamed it “Victory by that epic moment as captured in translation with me while I was teach- thodox archbishop said, “The creators Square.” And it was there, on June films and documentaries, but I had ing in Krakow last month. of this cathedral had nothing hostile 2, 1979, that John Paul II celebrated missed the extraordinary, providen- A bit of background helps set the in their thoughts towards the unorth- Mass before hundreds of thousands of tial coincidence: John Paul’s great scene for a powerful reminder that odoxy that surrounds us: coercion is Poles and famously called on the Holy homily took place precisely where a what may seem mere coincidence or not in the nature of the Eastern Or- Spirit to “renew the face of the earth simulacrum of piety had been built to randomness can, in fact, be providen- thodox Church.” This was, of course, … of this land.” It was an electric rhe- underscore the religious subjugation tial – and instructive for the present. poppycock. The Nevsky Cathedral torical moment with consequences of a people and their alleged “unorth- Warsaw, Poland’s political capital was nothing but a hostile politico-na- as great as Winston Churchill’s 1940 odoxy.” God is not without a sense of from 1596 until the Third Polish Parti- tionalistic act; the Russian Orthodox declaration “We shall never surren- ironic humor, it seems (although this tion in 1795 erased “Poland” from the Church had long been an instrument der!” And its providential character particular exercise in the divine irony map of Europe, was absorbed into the of Russian state power and, as Arch- was identified in poignant remarks by may not be well-appreciated in Vatican Russian Empire after the Congress of bishop Nicholas himself admitted Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski, the hero- circles where the memory of Russian Vienna in 1815. The Russian author- (however clumsily), the cathedral was ic primate of Poland, when John Paul Orthodoxy’s historic aggressiveness ities immediately began an intense intended to juxtapose Russian Ortho- met with the Polish bishops on June toward “unorthodox” Catholicism and often brutal program of Russifi- doxy to the “unorthodoxy” of recalci- 5, 1979. seems to have been erased). cation, which included banning use of trant Poles who clung to their hereti- “I was raised in Warsaw schools,” Catholics may, and indeed must, the Polish language in public admin- cal Catholicism. the primate recalled. “I know Warsaw forgive. But we should also remem- istration and the courts. One physical In the aftermath of Poland regaining from before World War I. … In the ex- ber. Because forgetfulness can lead expression of this determination to its independence in 1918, the Nevsky act spot where the Holy Father stood to something worse: like a dangerous eradicate Polishness in Warsaw was Cathedral was demolished, to restore was the apse of a huge czarist church, falsification of reality. christ, continued from Page 14 Jesus shares His zeal to accomplish from the “cloud of witnesses” who sponse. of division calls for decision, commit- all that the Father has entrusted to have come before us and from those Our “job” as members of the Church ment and witness, even unto death. Him to accomplish. He longs to light outside the circle. is to hear and respond to the word to- Life is difficult. We struggle, facing the fire. He pours out His life for us With their example and friendship gether. The saints who have walked death and experiencing the pain of and calls us to persevere in faith. in the communion of saints, we dis- this journey spur us on to victory. division. That is only part of the sto- The challenge set before us is to be cover a new strength that comes from They encourage us to believe that we ry. The whole story includes what we willing to stand for truth, realizing that within. We become free to open our too are going to make it. will discover through perseverance. it opens us to eternity. As followers of hearts to the fire that has been set. Jesus’ ministry is still alive in the We feel in our own hearts a longing Christ, we must accept the price. We The prophetic word that we pro- Church. Our God has created a world for more and share Jesus’ zeal to ac- experience struggles and pain, but this claim by living in faith strengthens that must look beyond itself. Our bap- complish God’s will. is real living. us to face the fact that sometimes, tism points to eternity. The fire is the What is the fire you are to light? Our faith also teaches us to expect the truth hurts. There is a collective purification, stripping away all that does Where do you see it being kindled? help from beyond our own resources, response as well as an individual re- not correspond to truth. Our experience What motivates you to keep going?

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ADKINS, Brian, 49, Aug. 1 celebrated at Columbus Holy Family She was preceded in death by her Immaculate Conception Church, Columbus MOCKUS, Vladas “Walter,” 83, May 11 Church. Burial was at the cemetery of parents and by sisters, Christine Cre- St. Francis de Sales Church, Newark the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance gan and Lorraine. ALLEN, Catherine (Bocook), 104, July 28 and Christian Charity in Stella Niaga- Survivors include brothers, Gerard Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Buck- NOLAN, Mary H. (Debitetto), 98, July 23 ra, New York. (Lona) and Bernard (Theresa Greth- eye Lake Resurrection Cemetery Chapel, Lewis She was born Oct. 31, 1941 in Statt); and sisters, Dolores (John) Dud- Center Rochester, New York to Edward and inyak, Elaine Sullivan, Marilyn (Ste- BARBER, William G. Jr., 82, July 27 Bernadette (Scheg) Statt. ven) Powell, Dobnna (Gary) Ehinger St. Dominic Church, Columbus ODDI, Elaine C. (Relyea), 70, July 29 She was a longtime employee of and Rosemary (Michael) Hanscom. Our Lady of Victory Church, Columbus Holy Family Church and traveled fre- BENNETT, Paul D., 89, July 24 St. Anthony Church, Columbus ORTMAN, Christopher J., 65, July 25 Church of the Resurrection, New Albany Sister M. Christina Kraus, OSF DALLAS, Kerma L. (Wiseman), 73, July 28 St. Margaret of Cortona Church, Columbus REED, Patricia A. (Dougherty), July 27 Funeral Mass for Sister M. Chris- In the Diocese of Columbus, she St. Anthony Church, Columbus tina Kraus, OSF, 91, who died Tues- also was a teacher at Columbus Holy DAVIDSON, Theodore E., 92, Aug. 1 day, July 30, was celebrated Saturday, Rosary School (1954-56) and New St. Matthew Church, Gahanna SCHUSTER, Waneta H. (Root), 89, July 29 Aug. 3 at the chapel of the Sisters of Lexington St. Aloysius Academy St. Timothy Church, Columbus St. Francis of Penance and Christian (1961-62, 1965-66). She also taught DAVIS, Don, 83, July 13 Charity in Stella Niagara, New York. at schools in the Diocese of Buffalo, St. Aloysius Church, Columbus SESTITO, Mary E. (Berry), 95, Sister Christina was a pastoral min- New York. July 21 ister in southeast Ohio from 1970 un- She was born Barbara Kraus on May DENNY, Sarah L., 25, July 21 Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, Columbus til the fall of 2018, when she became 25, 1928, in Columbus to the late An- St. Bernard Church, Corning a resident of the sisters’ health center thony and Florentia (Schwilk) Kraus. SEYMOUR, Della L. (Kean), 79, July 5 in Stella Niagara. She was a graduate of St. Aloysius FISHER, Betty J. (Riley), 91, July 26 St. Francis de Sales Church, Newark She established the St. Francis Cen- Academy and received a bachelor of St. Rose Church, New Lexington ter in McArthur as a pastoral evange- arts degree from Rosary Hill College STANULONIS, Cecilia M. (Grondeski), lization and outreach center and min- (now Daemen College) in Amherst, GRAVES, Benito, 48, July 28 101, July 31 istered there from 1979 until retiring New York in 1965 and a master of arts St. Dominic Church, Columbus St. Matthew Church, Gahanna in 1995. After retirement, she contin- degree in catechetics from the Catholic ued to volunteer in various ways in University of America in 1969. GREEN, Kevin, 52, July 21 THEADO, Kathleen T. (Griffith), 92,A ug. 2 Vinton, Jackson, Perry and Fairfield She entered the Stella Niagara Fran- St. Joseph Church, Dover St. Andrew Church, Columbus counties. ciscan order on Aug. 17, 1950, and The Chicago-based Catholic Ex- professed her first vows on Aug. 18, GROOMS, William J., 92, Aug. 1 TIMLIN, Rita A., 94, July 22 tension Society presented her with 1952, and her final vows on the same St. Matthias Church, Columbus St. Mary Magdalene Church, Columbus its Lumen Christi award in 1995 for date in 1957. bringing the light of Christ to the She is survived by a sister, Shirley HOLLAND, Michael F., 56, July 28 TOTH, Eleanor M., 86, July 30 communities she served. Irish, and nieces and nephews. St. Andrew Church, Columbus Resurrection Cemetery Chapel, Lewis Center IMBER, Jane A., 62, July 28 TRELL, Dr. Eugene F., July 30 Sister Mary Kathryn McFerrin, SC St. Timothy Church, Columbus St. Andrew Church, Columbus Funeral Mass for Sister Mary Kath- making her religious vows. ryn McFerrin, SC, 90, who died Mon- In the Diocese of Columbus, she JAMES, Sheilah (Baker), 83, July 20 TYLKA, Becky, 69, July 26 day, July 29, was celebrated Wednes- was a teacher at Marion St. Mary St. Andrew Church, Columbus St. Joseph Church, Dover day, Aug. 7 in the Motherhouse of the School from 1954 to 1959, returning Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. Burial to Marion to teach at St. Mary and KRIER, Vernon C., 86, July 23 WALKER, Eleanor (Keserich), 85, July 26 was in the sisters’ cemetery. then at Marion Catholic High School St. Brigid of Kildare Church, Dublin Our Lady of Peace Church, Columbus She was born Dec. 30, 1928, in from 1976 to 1981. Chillicothe to Charles and Florentine She also taught or was a principal MILLER, Robert L., 85, July 28 (Stein) McFerrin. She graduated from at schools in the Archdiocese of Cin- St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, Pickerington Chillicothe Catholic Central High cinnati and the Diocese of Toledo and School in 1947 and received a bach- in Colorado, Michigan and Kentucky. elor of science degree in education After her teaching career ended in Barbara J. Sharpe from the College of Mount St. Joseph 1981, she served in various roles at Funeral Mass for Barbara J. Sharpe, School for 20 years as a teachers aide in Cincinnati in 1957 and a master’s schools in the Archdiocese of Cincin- 67, who died Thursday, Aug. 1, was and also was a member of the church’s degree in education in 1967 from the nati and the Diocese of Covington, celebrated Thursday, Aug. 8 at Reyn- choir and served the parish in several University of Detroit. Kentucky, and at the Motherhouse. oldsburg St. Pius X Church. A burial volunteer capacities. She was a member of the Sisters She was preceded in death by her service will take place later. Before the birth of her children, she of Charity for 71 years and took the parents and a sister, Dorothy Fogle. name of Sister Mary Gregory when She is survived by nieces and nephews. She was born April 20, 1952, to the worked in the corporate office of The late Frank and Julia (Kosmyna) Czajka Limited. and was a 1970 graduate of Columbus Survivors include her husband, Bill; sons, Bishop Watterson High School. Michael (Rachel) and Richard; and sisters, To have an obituary printed in the Catholic Times, send it to: She was employed at St. Pius X Krystyna (Tom) Moroney and Helen. [email protected] August 11, 2019 Catholic Times 17 H A P P E N I N G S Road, Columbus. Reception to honor Sister Marie and Colleen Gallagher. St. Padre Pio Secular Franciscans CLASSIFIED Shields, SNDdeN, who is retiring after 28 years as 614-416-1910 1 to 5 p.m., St. John the Baptist Church, 720 pastoral associate at St. Matthias Church and 51 Divine Mercy Chaplet at St. Pius X Hamlet St., Columbus. Fellowship and ongoing years in Columbus. 614-267-3406 6 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1051 S. Waggoner formation followed by adoration and prayer, Liturgy St. Elizabeth Church Prayer Group Meeting at Christ the King Road, Reynoldsburg. Recital of Chaplet of Divine of the Hours, and initial formation with visitors. Annual Festival 5 to 7 p.m., Christ the King Church, 2777 E. Mercy. 614-866-2859 614-282-4676 Livingston Ave., Columbus (enter at daily Mass Lancaster Theology on Tap Polish Mass at Holy Family 6077 Sharon Woods Blvd., Columbus entrance). Weekly parish prayer group meets. 7 p.m., Bob’s Backyard BBQ, 157 W. Main St., 2 p.m., Holy Family Church, 584 W. Broad St., for praise, worship, ministry and teaching. 614- Lancaster. Monthly meeting of Theology on Tap Columbus. Monthly Mass in Polish. 614-221-4323 Friday, August 9, 6 p.m.-12 a.m. 886-8266 discussion group for anyone ages 18 to 39. Taize Evening Prayer at Corpus Christi Saturday, August 10, 5 p.m.-12 a.m. Spanish Mass at Columbus St. Peter Contact Cindy Goss at cynthia.goss@outlook. 4 to 5 p.m., Corpus Christi Center of Peace, 1111 7 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, com. E. Stewart Ave., Columbus. Evening Prayer Columbus. Mass in Spanish. 706-761-4054 in the style and spirit of the Taize monastic 15, THURSDAY community, with song, silence and reflection. 614- • Car show on Friday 12, MONDAY Frassati Society Mass and Dinner 512-3731 • Live band (both nights) KC and Rosary at St. Pius X 6:30 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Prayer Group Meeting at Christ the King 6:30 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1051 S. Waggoner Ave., Columbus. Columbus St. Patrick Church 5 to 7 p.m., Christ the King Church, 2777 E. the Moonlighters Road, Reynoldsburg. Recital of Rosary for the sick Frassati Society for young adults attends Mass for Livingston Ave., Columbus (enter at daily Mass of the parish and all who are ill. 614-866-2859 Solemnity of the Assumption, followed by dinner at entrance). Weekly parish prayer group meets. • Silent auction, children’s games, Bethesda Post-Abortion Healing Ministry Pat and Gracie’s restaurant. 614-224-9522 for praise, worship, ministry and teaching. 614- adult games of chance, great food. 6:30 p.m., support group meeting, 2744 Dover 886-8266 Road, Columbus (Christ the King convent, first 16, FRIDAY Spanish Mass at Columbus St. Peter Come and join us for a great time! building west of church). 614-718-0227, 614-309- Catholic Singles On Fire for Christ 7 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, 2651, 614-309-0157 6 p.m., Chapel, Church of the Resurrection, 6300 Columbus. Mass in Spanish. 706-761-4054 Our Lady of Peace Men’s Bible Study E. Dublin-Granville Road, New Albany. Monthly 7 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Church, 20 E. Dominion meeting of Catholic Singles On Fire for Christ, for 19, MONDAY AUGUST Blvd., Columbus. Bible study of Sunday’s readings. anyone older than 35 who is single in the eyes of Rosary at St. Pius X the Catholic Church and seeks to grow in faith, 6:30 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1051 S. Waggoner 10, SATURDAY 13, TUESDAY bring hope to others and share the love of Christ. Road, Reynoldsburg. Recital of Rosary for the sick Diocesan Young Adult Retreat Calix Society Meeting Begins with prayer and Adoration, followed by of the parish and all who are ill. 614-866-2859 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat 6 p.m., Panera restaurant, 4519 N. High St., dinner at a restaurant. 614-855-1400 Center, 2734 Seminary Road S.E., Newark. “Spirit Columbus. Monthly meeting of the Calix Society, 20, TUESDAY at Work” retreat for young adults (ages 18 to an association of Catholic alcoholics. Preceded 17, SATURDAY Frassati Society Kickball at Commons 39) on prayerful decision making. Sponsored by by 5:30 p.m. Mass at Our Lady of Peace Church, Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City 6:15 p.m., Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St., diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry across street from meeting site. 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., Columbus. Columbus St. Patrick Church Frassati and Charis Ministries, which conducts retreat Frassati Society Kickball at Commons Plain City. Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed Society kickball game. Minimum four men and experiences in the Jesuit tradition. Cost $25 for 6:15 p.m., Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St., by rosary and confession. four women needed. Maximum 10 total players for day; option to stay Friday night at additional cost Columbus. Columbus St. Patrick Church Frassati Centering Prayer Group Meeting game. Cost $5. 614-224-9522 available. 614-241-2565 Society kickball game. Minimum four men and 10:30 a.m. to noon, Corpus Christi Center of Rosary for Life at St. Joan of Arc Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City four women needed. Maximum 10 total players for Peace, 1111 E. Stewart Ave., Columbus. Centering Following 6:15 p.m. Mass, St. Joan of Arc Church, 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., game. Cost $5. 614-224-9522 prayer group meeting, beginning with silent prayer, 10700 Liberty Road, Powell. Recital of Rosary for Plain City. Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed Holy Hour at Columbus St. Francis of Assisi followed by Contemplative Outreach DVD and Life, sponsored by church’s respect life committee. by rosary and confession. St. Francis of Assisi Church, 386 Buttles Ave., discussion. 614-512-3731 St. Mary High School Class of 1949 Reunion Columbus. Monthly Holy Hour following 6 p.m. 21, WEDNESDAY 4 p.m., St. Mary, Mother of God Church, 672 S. Mass. 614-299-5781 17-18, SATURDAY-SUNDAY Abortion Recovery Network Group 3rd St., Columbus. St. Mary High School Class Rosary for Life at St. Joan of Arc Frassati Society Weekend Campout 9:30 a.m., Westerville Area Resource Ministry, 150 of 1949 70th anniversary reunion, beginning with Following 6:15 p.m. Mass, St. Joan of Arc Church, Noon, Columbus St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Heatherdown Drive, Westerville. Abortion recovery Mass and continuing at parish festival. 10700 Liberty Road, Powell. Recital of Rosary for Grant Ave., Columbus. Parish Frassati Society for network group meeting for anyone interested in Frassati Society Kayak/Canoe Trip Life, sponsored by church’s respect life committee. young adults leaves for overnight campout at A.W. recovering from abortion or who has been through 4:30 p.m., Scioto Audubon Park, 400 W. Whittier EnCourage Ministry Monthly Meeting Marion State Park, 7317 Warner-Huffer Road, a recovery program, and wants to stay connected. St., Columbus. Columbus St. Patrick Church 6:30 p.m., EnCourage, an approved diocesan Circieville, which will include an outdoor Mass. 614-721-2100 Frassati Society for young adults takes 1.6-mile ministry for families and friends of persons who Food provided; bring your own tent. Cost $8. Divine Mercy Chaplet at St. Pius X kayak or canoe trip around the heart of downtown. experience same-sex attraction. Confidentiality is Registration deadline Aug. 12. 614-224-9522 6 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1051 S. Waggoner Cost $25 for kayak or $50 for two-person canoe. maintained. Call for site. 614-296-7404 Road, Reynoldsburg. Recital of Chaplet of Divine 614-224-9522 Abortion Recovery Network Group 18, SUNDAY Mercy. 614-866-2859 7 p.m., Pregnancy Decision Health Center, 665 St. Christopher Youth Choir Meeting Young Catholic Professionals Speaker Series 11, SUNDAY E. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus. Abortion 10 a.m., Cry room, St. Christopher Church, 7 to 9 p.m., Jubilee Museum, 57 S. Grubb St., Reception Honoring Sister Marie Shields recovery network group meeting for anyone 1420 Grandview Ave., Columbus. First 2019-20 Columbus. Monica Flynn, executive director 3 to 6 p.m., St. Matthias School, 1566 Ferris interested in recovering from abortion or who has practice for parish youth choir, for parochial and of Mommies Matter support group for single been through a public school students in second to eighth grades mothers, talks at Young Catholic Professionals recovery program, from northern and northwest Franklin County. No organization’s monthly executive speaker series. and wants to stay auditions. 614-306-0342 Information at www.ycpcolumbus.org. connected. 614- Blessing of St. Gerard Majella at Holy Family 721-2100 After 11 a.m. Mass, Holy Family Church, 584 W. 22, THURSDAY Broad St., Columbus. Blessing of St. Gerard Women’s Evening of Reflection 14, WEDNESDAY Majella, patron of expectant mothers, for all 6 to 9 p.m., St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 Turning Leaves women who are pregnant or wish to become E. Broad St., Columbus. Evening of reflection and Tea Leaves pregnant. 614-221-1890 for women, sponsored by diocesan Catholic 2 to 3:30 p.m., Angelic Warfare Confraternity at St. Patrick Laywomen’s Retreat League, led by Father Martin de Porres Following noon Mass, St. Patrick Church, 280 Stephen Dominic Hayes, OP. Theme: “Matters of Center, 2330 N. Grant Ave., Columbus. Monthly meeting of the Hearts: Finding the Depths of Love Through Airport Drive, Angelic Warfare Confraternity, with talk on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Columbus. chastity-related issues followed by Holy Hour. Heart of Mary.” Cost $25, including dinner. 614- Turning Leaves 614-224-9522 866-1611 and Tea Leaves Kateri Prayer Circle at St. Mark Cenacle at Holy Name book club with 1 p.m., Aranda Center, St. Mark Church, 324 Gay 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., Dominican St., Lancaster. Kateri Prayer Circle meeting to Columbus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Sisters Marialein honor St. Kateri Tekakwitha and promote Native with prayers in the Cenacle format of the Marian Anzenberger Catholic spirituality. Movement of Priests. Catholic Times 18 August 11, 2019 Festivals promote parish unity, spur evangelization Summer is the season for festivals portunity to reach out to the commu- have a strong feeling toward a partic- People’s favorites include our pizza, throughout the Diocese of Columbus. nity at large. This occasionally results ular church.” funnel cakes, lemon shake-ups and The festival calendar published in in a positive impression that leads a He said that as new parents, he and Tony Schera’s special Italian sauce The Catholic Times at the beginning non-Catholic to inquire about Catho- Kelly began thinking about their re- for meatball subs.” of May lists more than 40 such par- lic beliefs and ultimately to enter the sponsibilities to their daughter and the This year’s festival will include a ish events between May and October, RCIA process and become a member values they wanted her to learn. This Mario Kart tournament for the first with most during the school vacation of the Church. led to a search for a church home for time. “That’s scheduled for Sunday period from June through August. Seth Walker of Worthington St. the family. night,” Walker said. “We have plenty Festivals raise money for parish Michael Church is one such indi- “We tried many different denomi- of games for the younger children and needs, but equally important is the op- vidual. He and his wife, Kelly, and nations for more than a year and nev- activities for the adults, but felt we portunity they provide to strengthen their daughter, Ellie, then 1 year old, er could find the right place,” Kelly needed something to engage the mid- parish unity by allowing parishioners moved to central Ohio from Tennes- Walker said. “For my birthday on dle group of kids – the ones in middle to get together in an informal setting see in 2014. The couple now has three Sept. 4, 2015, we went out to dinner, school and high school – so we’re giv- to enjoy food and music, play games children, ages 6, 3, and 3 months. and then took Ellie to the St. Michael ing this a try.” and take part in other activities. They “My grandmother was a Southern parish festival. We had an unbeliev- He said many of the wooden booths also provide former parish members Baptist and my mom was a Unitarian, able time. We danced to a Beatles the festival has been using for years who have moved with a chance to re- so I was exposed to religion growing tribute band, and Ellie rode rides and are being replaced. “We have 20 new turn and reconnect with old friends. up,” Seth Walker said. “Kelly grew up played games. Most importantly, we booths that look like the originals. Additionally, they serve as an evan- as a Catholic but was not active in the talked to the Dominican Sisters of They’re also of wood, but are easier gelization tool, giving parishes an op- faith when we moved, and I did not Mary, Mother of the Eucharist who to put together because they fold up teach at St. Michael School and to the rather than having to be taken apart parish priests. and put together each year,” Walker “As the conversation continued, we said. About 40 people were able to put felt something that was missing in the new booths together in an after- our other church visits. It just felt like noon of work. home. It felt right. The community The St. Michael festival has been and the friendly presence of the sisters a fixture on Labor Day weekend for and clergy was something we’d never many years and is the only event list- felt anywhere else. ed on the Times festival calendar for “Seth visited the RCIA booth and that period. It will take place from 7 chatted with Father Matthew Mor- to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 and 5 to 11 ris (St. Michael’s parochial vicar at p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 31 the time). He committed at that time and Sept. 1. Because of the Monday to begin the process which leads to holiday, it’s one of the few festivals becoming a member of the Catholic that extends into Sunday night. Church. He went through RCIA for “This is the 43rd year for the fes- the next few months and joined the tival,” Walker said. “It started as a Church at the Easter Vigil in 2016.” parish family picnic and evolved over One of the first parishioners Seth the years into something for families Walker met was Brett Gissel, who is all over the area. I’m not sure when it Food, fun and games are part of the annual Labor Day weekend festival at Worthington active in state and local Knights of was moved to Labor Day. ” St. Michael Church. The festival, now in its 43rd year, begins Friday, Aug. 30 and runs Columbus organizations. Gissel, a One of the diocese’s oldest festivals through Sunday, Sept. 1. (Photo courtesy St. Michael Church) past festival chairman, recruited him takes place this weekend and is spon- to be a Knight and join the festival sored by St. Mary, Mother of God committee. Soon after officially be- Church in Columbus’ German Village coming a parishioner three years ago, neighborhood. It has been known as Walker became the festival’s sponsor- the parish Homecoming since it began ship chair, and this year he became in 1925, but has a new name this year festival chairman. to recognize a renewed parish and a Sponsorships by local businesses new focus. play a critical role at most festivals, “We’re renaming it to ‘Home Again some more so than others. “In a few – the St. Mary Community Festival,’” cases, the amount raised through spon- said festival chairwoman Chris Da- sorships covers all festival expenses,” vis. “It’s an appropriate change be- Walker said. “Here, it’s around 20 to cause we are back home in our parish 25 percent. Usually, we have five or church and because we want to em- 10 major sponsors and 40 or 50 small- phasize that it isn’t just a chance for er ones.” former parishioners to return and re- He said the event is not an official new friendships, but is an outreach ac- Knights of Columbus activity, but the tivity which all of our neighbors and Knights play the biggest role in orga- friends are invited to share.” nizing the festival. “We don’t have This year’s festival returns to the outside vendors, other than for the parish and school grounds after be- A view from on high of the parish festival at Columbus St. Mary, Mother of God Church rides,” he said. “The food’s all our ing at a temporary site for two years in the German Village area. The festival returns this year to the parish and school own, done mostly by Knights with grounds after two years at an alternative location while the church was undergoing grills and fryers, and that helps it extensive renovation. (Photo courtesy John Rees) maintain a neighborhood atmosphere. See festivals, Page 19 August 11, 2019 Catholic Times 19 festivals, continued from Page 18 to allow St. Mary Church to undergo to have everyone see our new, bright- hoping fresh, locally grown corn will The Hilliard St. Brendan Church an $8 million renovation following a er church, our re-landscaped grounds be among the offerings. festival will be on the same dates lightning strike in late August 2016. and our redone parking lot,” Davis Davis has been chairwoman since from 6 p.m. to midnight. There will be The church was closed in October of said. “St. Mary’s is once again the 2014 and has been involved with the special family hours from 3 to 6 p.m. that year once the extent of damage centerpiece of Third Street and the festival since 2000. She said it takes Saturday, with rides and several other was determined. The building was re- hub of a vibrant community. I don’t about 180 to 200 people to run the activities opening early to encourage opened this past April 13. know how it started, but there’s a say- event, with planning meetings start- families with young children to come “The festival was almost canceled ing we’ve used for years to describe ing in January and becoming more at that time. after the church was closed because the role of the parish: ‘Not everybody frequent as the festival gets closer. “Between 1,500 and 2,500 peo- we couldn’t find a suitable site,” Da- belongs to St. Mary’s, but St. Mary’s Because the church is landlocked ple come every year, a lot from out of vis said. “At the last minute, Sue Gall belongs to everybody.’” and was built long before the automo- town,” said Mike Lynch, serving as fes- of the Hey Hey Bar and Grill offered Fittingly for a parish with a strong bile became the principal method of tival chairman this year for the first time her building and grounds to us, so the German heritage, German food is transportation, on-site festival park- after about 12 years as a volunteer. festival was able to continue on a lim- one of the festival’s highlights. “Ev- ing is limited, with shuttles taking “One of our biggest draws is mu- ited basis.” erybody loves our bratwurst from festivalgoers to and from the nearby sic,” he said. “On Friday night, we There wasn’t room to put up rides at Falter’s,” the city’s last meat packing Grange Insurance lot and other loca- have karaoke, and on Saturday, prob- the alternate site, also in German Vil- company, which has been in operation tions. Gall said cooperation with the ably from around 10:30 p.m. to mid- lage, but there was space for food ar- since 1890, Davis said. “A brat and city and German Village groups al- night, we’ll feature a local band called eas, a beer trailer and some children’s one of Sue Gall’s famous sauerkraut lows the festival and regular neigh- The Navigators, who have come here games and spin-the-wheel games, in- balls (the Hey Hey’s signature food borhood activities to go on while lim- for about 15 years and have a good- cluding the popular cake wheel, with item) make a great pairing.” iting street closures to one block. sized following. cakes instead of money as prizes. This year, the festival is adding a The Home Again festival will take “Now we’re back, and we’re eager farmers market on Saturday. Davis is place from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9 and 10. See festivals, Page 20 We’re ready for some

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Fishing at the duck pond is one of many games enjoyed by young children at the Worth- ington St. Michael Church Labor Day festival. This year, in an attempt to attract and entertain middle schoolers and high schoolers, festival organizers are sponsoring a Mario Kart tournament for the first time. (Photo courtesy St. Michael Church) Catholic Times 20 August 11, 2019 festivals, continued from Page 19 “They don’t do many shows. Most- parents who have children either in the few festivals with a designated Kid- cash, there’s an on-site ATM. ly they play at charity events like ours. parochial school or the Parish School dieland, with separate areas for rides “All of us who are involved in the Most of the guys in the band have day of Religion,” she said. “My husband and for activities such as face paint- festival put in a ton of work, but it jobs as American Electric Power ex- and I have been involved with the fes- ing, hair painting, balloon artistry and doesn’t feel much like work,” she ecutives or are retired from AEP, but tival for six years. At least two-thirds T-shirt tie-dying. Separate admissions said. “The parish has a requirement you’d never know it when they get of the captains have been part of it for are charged for the activities area and that parents of parochial school stu- into classic rock music. at least that long, and many for much for the rides. dents do volunteer work so they can “Our other big attraction is our silent longer. That makes for a solid core.” Minser said one of the festival’s pay the parish rate for school tuition, auction,” Lynch said. “A lot of busi- Minser has been one of three co- most popular features is Showdown, a but most people who work the festival nesses contribute to it, putting togeth- chairs for the festival for the past three blackjack-style game in the beer gar- would do it without the requirement. er packages which include event tick- years. A new co-chair is selected each den featuring giant-sized cards. She It’s great to help the parish earn mon- ets, golf, sports memorabilia, purses, year, and that person’s responsibili- said having Square credit card read- ey, but the friendships you make and and condo stays. We’ll have casino ties increase each year until he or she ers now available for payments means the closeness you gain with others, the games for adults, probably blackjack becomes overall chairman for a year. people don’t need to bring much cash sense of coming together as a parish, and Texas Hold ‘Em, plus kids games Minser’s term in that role ended with to the festival. For those who do need are just as important.” to go with the food and rides.” the close of this year’s festival on July Lynch isn’t sure when the parish 20, but she will continue next year festival started. He said one of the as captain for purchasing, a position event’s biggest promoters was Msgr. she has held since becoming involved William Maroon, pastor of the parish with the event six years ago. from 1978 to 1982 and from 1993 to “We have captains for everything,” 2001. Msgr. Maroon was known for she said. “Spreading responsibility so his Lebanese cooking and encouraged widely avoids having a few people the growth of festivals both at St. be overwhelmed and makes it easier Brendan and at Portsmouth St. Mary for the whole parish to feel a sense Church, where he served between his of involvement.” She said there are two pastoral terms at Hilliard. captains for purchasing, the children’s “The committee always is looking area, the beer garden, carnival-style for ways to make the festival better, games, casino-style games, the out- but there aren’t many changes this door grill, the indoor kitchen, the year, other than having a few more snack area, hospitality, the raffle, tick- rides for young children,” Lynch said. eting, finances, sponsorships, social “We have a huge turnout of kids every media, advertising, and volunteers. year, and that’s a great encouragement The festival usually has a sit-down because they bring their families with dinner featuring a different item each them. The festival is a big fundraiser, night. But the school cafeteria is be- but from the committee’s perspective, ing remodeled this year, so the only it’s as important to see everyone have a full-course meal offered for 2019 was good time, enjoy fellowship and good a Friday fish fry, with the Knights food, and just be together as a parish.” of Columbus doing the cooking out- Amy Minser, this year’s principal doors, as they do every year during festival chairman at Gahanna St. Mat- Lent. In other years, the festival fea- thew Church, says organization and tures chicken on Thursday, pulled experience are the keys to a success- pork on Friday and spaghetti and ful event. meatballs on Saturday. great food including bahama mamas, corn on “Nearly all the festival captains are St. Matthew’s also is one of the EAT the cob, pulled pork and homemade pizza. On Saturday, enjoy a sit down dinner by BERWICK MANOR.

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games of chance for kids and adults. Win a PLAY cake. Have fun on the rides and inflatables.

An international festival is an annual event at Portsmouth St. Mary Church. Food from Ireland, India, Mexico, Germany and Asia will be among the ethnic specialties available this year, in addition to American classics. (Photo courtesy St. Mary Church)