CatholicThe TIMES The Diocese of Columbus’ News Source April 7, 2019 • FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT • Volume 68:26

Inside this issue

Josephinum lecture: Archbishop Charles Chaput is optimistic about the Catholic Church’s future, Page 8

Faith in Action: Erin Cordle writes that Lenten fasting helps us deepen our relationship with God while sacrificing for others, Page 4

Our Lady: Sarah Reinhard on how the image of Our Lady of Good Counsel shows the beautiful love of Mary for her son Jesus, Page 7 Bishop Brennan installed as 12th bishop of columbus Pages 2, 3, 9-13 Catholic Times 2 April 7, 2019 Editor’s reflections by Doug Bean Spread Jesus’ love, New bishop eager to see, be seen Bishop Brennan tells Not often do in Brooklyn, Bishop Brennan in the faithful in the Bronx and Bishop Campbell in the Diocese of upstate Elmira. congregation at Vespers Columbus get Years before coming to Columbus, By Doug Bean organist Nicole Simental. to witness a Carberry served as a professor at Catholic Times Editor The Columbus Catholic Mass historic oc- Immaculate Conception Seminary in Choir, directed by Vernon Hairston casion at St. Huntington, New York, which Bish- Before the Vespers service began and made up of African American Joseph Cathedral that has the magni- op Brennan attended 50 years later. singers from Columbus Holy Rosa- tude of a bishop’s installation. Also of historical significance, on Thursday evening, March 28 at Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral, Bish- ry-St. John and St. Dominic churches, For only the 12th time in the 151 Bishop Brennan’s installation was began with Order My Steps, a gospel years since the diocese was estab- the first in the diocese to be televised op Robert Brennan offered a glimpse lished in 1869, a new spiritual leader live to a worldwide audience. The of his highly personal style when he hymn reflective of the Lenten season, took the seat, or cathedra, that’s Eternal World Television Network strolled down the center aisle waving before the processional, and later re- reserved for the bishop in the cathe- broadcast the Mass, as did the to family and friends and greeting turned to sing a choral anthem, Heal- dral on Friday, March 29. Catholic Faith Network from Bishop people in the pews. ing, following a reading from James Bishop Robert Brennan’s installa- Brennan’s home diocese of Rock- At one point while walking to the 4:7-8,10 by Columbus Bishop Wat- tion Mass was a grand occasion that ville Centre, New York. back of the cathedral to take his place terson High School student Audrey included Cardinal Timothy Dolan Also for the first time in history, with the other assembled bishops, he Dala and preceding Bishop Brennan’s of New York; Archbishop Dennis an event was live-streamed on the paused when he reached a young cou- homily. Schnurr of Cincinnati; Archbishop Diocese of Columbus website and “First of all, it was an honor to be a Christophe Pierre, the apostolic various social media platforms. In ple – Joseph and Olivia Olachea of Powell St. Joan of Arc Church, and part of his service and it was flatter- nuncio to the United States; bishops addition to the installation, Solemn ing to be here,” Hairston said. “This from other dioceses; leaders from Vespers on Thursday, March 28 was their 3-month-old son, Ezra. other faiths; dignitaries; priests, streamed and available via computer “He blessed him,” Olivia said af- speaks volumes that he invited us to deacons and religious; and parish and mobile devices, giving the public ter the brief encounter with the new be a part of this. Just to have all of representatives from throughout the a window to witness another historic Columbus bishop. “It was really spe- the diversity with us, and the Spanish 23-county diocese. event that otherwise would have been cial.” choir as well, I’m so appreciative of The Diocese of Columbus expe- seen only by invited guests. That encounter was a prelude to a that. I’m very excited. Everyone was riences such a moment, on average, Bishop Brennan hit the ground special two-day period for Bishop happy and excited and looked forward every 12.5 years. That’s somewhat running after his installation. Brennan, who officially became the to this.” skewed by Bishop James J. Hart- The next morning, Saturday, March 12th bishop to lead the Diocese of Co- After Bishop Brennan’s homily, the ley’s 40 years of service in the 30, he made the one-hour trip to Latino Choir of the Diocese of Co- diocese, from 1904 to 1944. Zanesville for his first confirmation lumbus on Friday, March 29 during an installation Mass. lumbus sang Cancion del Misionero More recently, the diocese has in the diocese at St. Nicholas Church. (Song of the Missionary) in Spanish, welcomed only three bishops – On Sunday, March 31, he was up Bishop Brennan was joined by oth- James A. Griffin, Frederick F. early for an 8 a.m. Spanish Mass at er bishops, priests, deacons, religious accompanied by guitars. The group, Campbell and Bishop Brennan – in Columbus St. Stephen the Martyr sisters and laypeople from throughout which was put together for the Ves- the past 36 years, which is close to Church and then off to Columbus the diocese for Solemn Vespers on pers service, included parishioners the historical average here. St. Dominic Church for his second the eve of his installation. Among the from Columbus Christ the King, Of historical note, Bishop Brennan confirmation in as many days. On prelates in attendance were Bishop St. Stephen the Martyr and St. Peter is the third Columbus bishop to be Monday, April 1, he made the short Frederick Campbell, who opened and churches. born and raised in New York state. closed the service with a greeting and “It shows the new bishop is open Cardinal John Carberry was born See new bishop, Page 13 final blessing in one of his last official to diversity in the Church,” said Saul acts as the diocese’s bishop; Arch- Buitron, who leads the Spanish choir bishop Christophe Pierre, the apostol- at Christ the King. “He even spoke in ic nuncio to the United States; Bishop Spanish. It’s awesome.” Bishop Brennan intermingled Span- Bishop Robert J. Brennan, President & Publisher John Barres from Bishop Brennan’s Doug Bean, Editor: [email protected] home diocese of Rockville Centre, ish with his native English during his Tim Puet, Reporter: [email protected] New York; Cleveland Bishop Nelson first homily from the cathedral ambo. K. Colston-Woodruff, Graphic Designer He took the initiative to learn Spanish [email protected] Perez, a former colleague of Bish- op Brennan’s; and retired Columbus as a priest in his New York diocese to Mailing Address 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH 43215 Bishop James Griffin. help him communicate with a grow- Editorial/Advertising (614) 224-5195 FAX (614) 241-2518 ing Latino population. His message Subscriptions (614) 224-6530 FAX (614) 241-2573 Reflecting on Bishop Brennan’s de- [email protected] sire to reach out to the faithful from was “Jesus walks with us (Jesus cam- Copyright © 2019. All rights reserved. Catholic Times (USPS 967-000) all backgrounds in a diverse church, ina con nosotros).” Front Page photo: (ISSN 745-6050) is the official newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus, Ohio. It is published weekly 45 times per year with the Vespers program interspersed se- He began his homily by saying, BISHOP INSTALLED exception of every other week in June, July and August and the week lections from ethnic choirs with tra- “Thank you all, thank you so much Bishop Robert Brennan, with the priests following Christmas. Subscription rate: $25 per year, or call and make for being here tonight. Thank you of the Diocese of Columbus behind him, arrangements with your parish. Postage Paid at Columbus OH 43219. ditional music and evening prayers, hymns, psalms, antiphons and canti- all for coming from great distances. prays the Lord’s Prayer at his installa- Thank you gathering for the Church tion Mass on Friday, March 29 at St. Jo- Postmaster: Send address changes to Catholic Times, 197 E. cles led by the St. Joseph Cathedral Gay St., Columbus OH 43215. Please allow two to four weeks Choir, directed by Dr. Richard Fitz- seph Cathedral. CT photo by Ken Snow for change of address. gerald and accompanied by principal See vespers Page 9 April 7, 2019 Catholic Times 3 Bishop Brennan honors faith heritage at installation By Tim Puet United States, read the letter written motto, I went right to the words ‘Thy you imagine the fortitude it takes to Catholic Times Reporter Jan. 31 by Pope Francis appointing Will Be Done.’ Made sense,” Bishop pray those words when life is tough – Bishop Brennan as the 12th bishop Brennan said. when it’s painful?” In his installation homily, Colum- of Columbus. He had been auxiliary He said that when he was appoint- “The great mystery we celebrate to- bus Bishop Robert J. Brennan paid bishop of the Diocese of Rockville ed an auxiliary bishop, his nieces day is that God comes to reveal that tribute to his family’s history of faith Centre, New York, for nearly seven and nephews had some other ideas will,” he said. “God doesn’t have us and urged the people of his new dio- years. for a motto. One was “The Lord is out there guessing, trying to figure cese to appreciate their own faith her- He succeeds Bishop Frederick my shepherd; there is nothing I shall out or stumble in the darkness. But itage and give it to future generations Campbell, who had been the spiri- want.” Another was “”You are all fish- God comes to reveal that will.” He through everyday sacrifice and con- tual leader of the 23-county Diocese ers of men.” quoted Jesus’ words in the day’s Gos- cern for others. of Columbus since January 2005 and He said one nephew suggested pel – “Thou shall love the Lord your “My grandfathers handed on a will continue to live in the Columbus priceless legacy of faith, hope and area. Bishop Campbell had been ap- love that was passed on to us by my ostolic administrator of the diocese parents,” Bishop Brennan said at his since Jan. 31, when the pope accepted installation Mass at Columbus St. Jo- his letter of resignation, written last seph Cathedral on Friday, March 29. Aug. 5 when he became 75 years old, “These are the great treasures, aren’t the mandatory retirement age for a they? Here for us in the Diocese of bishop. Bishop Brennan received his Columbus, we too are the heirs … to a new appointment at the same time. wonderful legacy of faith. The motto on Bishop Brennan’s “We stand on the shoulders of the episcopal coat of arms is “Thy Will people who built this up for us. And Be Done.” He said at the beginning now it’s our turn, It’s our turn as the of his homily that those words are in- new generation. The faith they handed scribed on his paternal grandfather’s on to us – faith, hope, and love – these grave. Another phrase from the Lord’s aren’t museum pieces to be admired Prayer, “Thy Kingdom Come,” is the and watched, but a living encounter inscription on his maternal grandfa- ther’s grave. The two men are buried with the risen Jesus Christ.” Bishop Robert Brennan displays the papal document appointing him as the 12th bishop About 800 people, including 35 in cemeteries a short distance apart on Long Island, where Bishop Brennan, of Columbus at his installation ceremony. The document was read by Archbishop Christo- other bishops, filled the cathedral for phe Pierre, papal nuncio to the United States. It usually is then shown to priests on the the one-hour, 50-minute ceremony, at 56, has lived all of his life until now. Bishop Brennan said one of his altar, but Bishop Brennan surprised the crowd by walking around St. Joseph Cathedral which Archbishop Christophe Pierre, with it and holding it out for all in the congregation to see. CT photos by Ken Snow the Vatican’s apostolic nuncio to the grandfathers died before he was born and the other died just before he “You’ve got a friend in me” from the God with all your heart, with all your turned four years movie Toy Story. Another suggestion mind, with all your strength, with ev- old, so his grand- was what he described as “the fan fa- erything you have. And you shall love mothers played an vorite: ‘A rosary a day will keep Lu- your neighbor as yourself” – itself a important role in cifer away.’” quote from the Old Testament. “There raising him. Both Bishop Brennan described the lives we have it, the will of God,” he said. women worked of his grandfathers – one a coal miner “It seems kind of logical and clear, in New York City, and the other a trainman in the New but let’s be honest, how often do visiting his fami- York subways – and said, “Both of we complicate the matter?” Bishop ly and tending to them never sought to make their lives Brennan asked. “Pray these words. their respective better. They did all these things to Let them be an examination of con- husbands’ graves make a better life for their children science. Let them enter deep into your on weekends. and their grandchildren – for us.” heart and to your soul. … In the end, “From a very, He said that the words “Thy Will Be is my life really about God and others, very young age, Done,” along with a scene of Jesus’ or is it all about me? I would see those agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, “You see, your sacrifices, your acts words (from the were on a prayer card that his paternal of generosity, your concern for one Lord’s Prayer) grandfather carried with him through- another, the sacrifices of your life as etched in stone out his life, and that those four words priests and deacons and people of and therefore made a great difference to his grand- God, religious – your sacrifice means eventually etched father in his final illness. something,” he said. “They make a Bishop Robert Brennan knocks on the door of Columbus St. Jo- in my own head, In choosing that motto, Bishop difference, They’re seen, appreciated seph Cathedral with a mallet at the beginning of the ceremony carved in my own Brennan said he felt that his grand- and loved by God. You do, as Moth- in which he was installed as the 12th bishop of Columbus. The heart. So years father was “teaching me from eterni- er Teresa would say, little things with knock was answered by Father Michael Lumpe, the cathedral’s later, when I was ty. ‘Thy will be done, thy Kingdom asked to choose a come’ – easy words to say, but can rector, and Archbishops Christophe Pierre and Dennis Schnurr. See installation, Page 10 Catholic Times 4 April 7, 2019

Lenten series: Mary meets Faith in Action By Erin Cordle Jesus on the way to Calvary Lent: We fast so others who By Sister Constance Veit, LSP to do. We know which one prevailed. go without may feast Mary willed herself to follow Jesus all Lent is a time of preparation. As Catholics, our A long period transpires between the the way to Golgotha so that she could Lenten spiritual pillars are prayer, fasting and alms- scene in last week’s reflection – the give him to the world on the cross, just as she had given him to the world giving, which help guide us in daily reflection as we finding of Jesus in the Temple – and strive to deepen our relationship with God and neigh- in the stable. this week’s. Suddenly, we find our- bor, no matter where in the world that neighbor may live. Lent ultimately selves in Holy Week. Scripture does Mary’s human, maternal love re- leads to Easter and the hope of the resurrection. We are called to share not mention Mary’s presence along mained conformed to the will of God. that hope with every member of our global human family. the Way of the Cross, but the tradi- Her personal agony did not paralyze The iconic Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Rice Bowl has been a staple tional Stations of the Cross commem- her soul because there was nothing on Catholic families’ tables since 1975. Rice Bowl uses Catholic social orate the encounter between Jesus and selfish about it. Just as she accompa- teaching (CST) to raise awareness about hunger and food insecurity in his mother as the fourth station. nied Jesus and suffered with him, she our own neighborhoods and around the world. Here is what St. Matthew tells us stands close by those who suffer in ev- Like CST, CRS Rice Bowl’s foundational principle is the life and dig- about the Way of the Cross and the ery place and every time. nity of the human person. We are all made in God’s image and likeness. This means that every human person has a special value and purpose. events preceding it (27:27-32): “Then The Synod Fathers recognized that CST challenges us to care for each other so we can be the people God the soldiers of the governor took Jesus young people suffer and need accom- paniment. “The young, like every- calls us to be. inside the praetorium and gathered CST also focuses on the preferential option for the poor and vulnera- one else, also carry wounds,” they the whole cohort around him. They ble. This principle reinforces Jesus’ teaching that special care be given stripped off his clothes and threw wrote. “There are the wounds of the to those who are most in need. Jesus showed us time and again that our a scarlet military cloak about him. defeats they have suffered, frustrated Christian duty is to listen closely to those who often go unheard and to Weaving a crown out of thorns, they desires, experiences of discrimination help those who are the most vulnerable. placed it on his head, and a reed in his and injustice, of not feeling loved or This year, the diocesan offices for Social Concerns and Marriage and right hand. And kneeling before him, recognized. There are physical and Family Life have teamed up to provide a threefold Lenten journey for they mocked him, saying, ‘Hail, King psychological wounds. Christ, who families – ways to grow together through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. of the Jews!’ They spat upon him and consented to endure his passion and We encourage families to pray the Family Mission Rosary, fast from dis- took the reed and kept striking him on death, comes close, through his cross, tractions that pull your family in separate directions, and give alms that focus on reducing hunger here and around the world. English and Span- the head. And when they had mocked to all suffering young people. … To- ish versions of this program may be found at: https://columbuscatholic. him, they stripped him of the cloak, day more than ever, to be reconciled with one’s wounds is a necessary con- org/social-concerns-office under the option “What’s New.” If your fam- dressed him in his own clothes, and ily also likes to pray the Stations of the Cross as a Lenten devotion, the dition for a good life. The Church is led him off to crucify him. As they CRS Rice Bowl version may be found at: https://www.crsricebowl.org/ were going out, they met a Cyrenian called to support all the young in their stations-of-the-cross. named Simon; this man they pressed trials and to promote whatever pasto- Your neighbors live across the street, across the nation and across into service to carry his cross.” ral action may be needed.” oceans and hemispheres. As millions of God’s children flee war, persecu- For me, the encounter between Mary As older, more experienced members tion and poverty, Pope Francis, Caritas International, Catholic Charities and Jesus on the Way of the Cross is of the Church, we can offer young USA and Catholic Relief Services invite you to share their journey by all about Mary’s compassion, which people this support. But what does walking with them in prayer and support. means, literally, to suffer with. It is also this look like? A passage from Pope At Easter this year, I will be launching a new diocesan CRS Rice Bowl about her sheer grit and unwavering Francis’ letter on the joy of the Gospel activity that will use our 25 percent share of local donations to the program to support area soup kitchens and food pantries that usually don’t qualify courage. Jesus knew that his mother gives me a lot of inspiration. He said that the believing community should for grant money or civil support. My next column will provide the details. loved him and that she had followed I pray that your Lent be fruitful, and I offer the following prayer: him to Jerusalem. He didn’t need Mary get involved in people’s lives, that it should bridge distances and be ready to to accompany him all the way to Gol- Holy God, be with us now as we meditate on your Son’s journey to gotha; after all, she couldn’t change abase itself, if necessary. He said that Calvary. Remind us that still, in this present day, many of your chil- the course of events. Mary could have believers should touch the suffering dren continue that walk to Calvary, carrying heavy, difficult crosses. stayed out of view, in a safe place, flesh of Christ in others. And he said an May we be Simon to those whose burdens are too heavy to be borne praying and grieving for her son. But evangelizing community is supportive, alone. May we be Veronica to those who need the touch of love and that wasn’t Mary’s way. She was going standing by people at every step of the comfort. And may we, struggling with our own crosses, always re- to follow him to the end. way, no matter how difficult or lengthy member your promises of justice, mercy and peace. Amen. In Mary, there were two seemingly this may prove to be, without any re- contradictory agonies – on the one gard for time constraints. For more information about CRS Rice Bowl, go to https://www.crsrice- bowl.org or contact me at [email protected]. hand, the longing to save her son from At World Youth Day, Pope Francis re- minded us that Jesus’ Way of the Cross his unbearable suffering; and on the Erin Cordle is associate director of the diocesan Office for Social Con- other, the desire to help him finish the cerns. work that the Father had given him See calvary, Page 7 April 7, 2019 Catholic Times 5 It’s not just about the frozen embryos I remember a conversation I had cal and commercial venture that is in with a married Catholic couple a few vitro fertilization, we act against the years ago. They were feeling lost and MAKING SENSE human dignity of our offspring by desperate over their inability to con- sanctioning inequality and setting up ceive a child. They were casting about Out of Bioethics a subclass of those who originate in for options. They understood there Father Tad Pacholczyk petri dishes and test tubes, rather than were moral concerns with doing in in the intimacy of the mutual spousal vitro fertilization (IVF), though they donation that receives life within the weren’t sure about the specifics, so and shooting the guards on the way infertility, given that the couple re- protective maternal hearth. they asked, “Would it be OK for us out would be more objectionable than mains as infertile after doing IVF These various explanations of the to do IVF as long as we don’t make stealing the jewels nonviolently. Yet as they were before they started the wrongness of IVF can seem distant any extra embryos and we’re careful the action of absconding with the jew- process, with the underlying cause of and hard for infertile couples to ac- to implant all the ones we make?” The els remains seriously wrong in either their sterility remaining unaddressed cept. They yearn intensely for a child. thinking behind their question was case, apart from any considerations and unresolved. The procedure of- The infertility industry appeals to understandable, and they clearly rec- about whether the guards are harmed. fers little more than a workaround to their desire to be in control in an arena ognized it would be wrong to produce Similarly, IVF does not become mor- completely bypass the marital act – an where control has been elusive, and and then store their embryonic sons ally acceptable merely by eliminating expensive, complex, unwieldy substi- part of the allure is also the carefully and daughters in the deep freeze. It’s the collateral damage associated with tute, not a genuine therapy. choreographed assembling of babies important to note, however, that the the process, whether it’s the freezing Through IVF, husband and wife who have been planned, screened and possibility of “spare” embryos end- of embryos, the “selective reductions” use their own (or even another per- quality-controlled. ing up in “frozen orphanages” would of twins and triplets, or any of the oth- son’s) sex cells to become “donors” It is a tragic step when spouses opt not be the only reason, or even the er objectionable practices that tend to while constructing their own offspring for the production of their own off- main reason, that IVF is morally un- be part of the process. through a kind of programmed proj- spring in glassware, because they acceptable. The immorality of IVF is The heart of the IVF process itself ect, with the marital act no longer a move forward and violate the deep- primarily because the process turns – the practice of joining sperm and part of the equation. In the final anal- est meaning of their marital union, human procreation into a method egg together in the fertility clinic – re- ysis, however, only when the bodies rather than holding firmly to the truth of production in which children are mains an intrinsic evil, flowing from of our children arise as the immediate that their one-flesh communion is the made, not begotten. the decision to allow our offspring fruit of our own bodily and spousal unique and privileged interpersonal Embryos certainly face grave risks to be “manufactured.” The domain self-surrender can we say they have sanctuary in which a new and unre- whenever they are cryopreserved, and of procreation is a delicate arena in been freely and unconditionally re- peatable person appears by a power a significant percentage of them do not which our human vulnerability is ceived as gifts, rather than coerced and a will that is not their own. survive the steps of freezing and thaw- uniquely laid bare. We have a partic- into being as the result of human will- ing. The cryostorage of embryos is a ular responsibility to safeguard our fulness, financial planning, and script- Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, PhD, form of “collateral damage” that rou- own sexuality and the origins of our ed biological technologies. Only then earned his doctorate in neuroscience tinely occurs when IVF is done. Ethi- children from damaging forces in this can we say that we have not domi- from Yale and did postdoctoral work cally speaking, doing IVF and making arena, which implies a duty to respect nated the process of procreation nor at Harvard. He is a priest of the Di- extra embryos would be more offen- the marital act as the unique locus and preponderated over the origins of our ocese of Fall River, Massachusetts, sive than doing IVF without making setting for the engendering of new hu- offspring. and serves as director of education extra embryos, in the same way that man life. By yielding to the project of fabri- at The National Catholic Bioethics stealing jewels out of the bank vault IVF is not really a “treatment” for cating our children in the cold, clini- Center in Philadelphia. Local news and events Catholic Foundation launches business leaders group The Catholic Foundation has begun experts; exchange and discover new dent and owner of King Business In- For more information, visit www. an initiative designed to bring Catholic perspectives and solutions that impact teriors, Inc. To RSVP for the event, catholic-foundation.org/cbl or contact business leaders together. the workplace and benefit home and contact Liz Lynch at llynch@catho- Scott Hartman at shartman@catho- Catholic Business Leaders (CBL) family; and network among peers, lic-foundation.org or (866) 298-8893. lic-foundation.org. will provide a unique Catholic faith make new connections, and help build The series will continue on Thursday, and business learning experience, root- a larger Catholic business community Sept. 12 with a program on “Balancing Eucharistic miracles exhibit ed in the dignity of work and the spirit throughout central Ohio. Your Business and Philanthropy – It’s coming to Chillicothe of community philanthropy, for corpo- The first event in the speaker series Possible!” Speakers will be John Igel, rate executives and owners of family will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Thurs- president of George J. Igel & Co., Inc.; The Vatican’s traveling exhibit of enterprises. day, May 16, with a topic of “Navigat- Luconda Dager, president of the Velvet Eucharistic miracles will be displayed Catholic Business Leaders will of- ing Faith and Family Dynamics - At Ice Cream Co., and Marc Hawk, chief at Chillicothe St. Peter Church, 118 fer a three-part speaker series every Work, Home, and Across the Gener- executive officer at RevLocal. Church St., from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, year at the Foundation’s Columbus ations.” The third event in the series is ten- April 6 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, offices at 257 E. Broad St. - Partici Speakers will be Jamie Richardson, tatively set for Thursday, Nov. 7 with April 7. pants will be able to acquire new in- vice president for government and Robert Walter, founder of Cardinal sights and perspectives from region- shareholder relations at White Castle Health, Inc., speaking on “Leading al enterprise speakers and national System, Inc., and Darla King, presi- the Family Business Life Cycle.” See local news, Page 6 Catholic Times 6 April 7, 2019 Bell at consecration?; In Lent, do Sundays count? I was in a liturgy committee If you’re fasting on candy for Lent, meeting at my parish, and I sug- may you eat it on Sundays? The an- gested that we have the altar Question & Answer swer is “It’s your own call.” Each of Qserver ring the bell at the consecration Father Kenneth Doyle us is required in a general way to do during the Mass on Easter Sunday. penance, but the particular manner (We don’t normally use altar bells Catholic News Service is a personal choice. There’s no law at our parish.) One of the committee involved or question of sinfulness – members said that the use of altar you’re just doing something nice for bells has been banned by the church draw the attention of the congregation The opposite may be presumed in a God, in return for the sacrifice Jesus since the Second Vatican Council. Is to the fact that the sacred act of tran- parish or a public church, where there made for us. this true? (Owings Mills, Maryland) substantiation was taking place. is a different level of liturgical and Now it’s true that the church has al- After the liturgical reforms of Vat- religious education and where peo- ways viewed Sunday as a day of cele- The committee member was ican II – with the priest now facing ple who are visitors or are not regular bration in remembrance of the Resur- wrong. The use of altar bells the people and the language in the churchgoers take part.” rection, a kind of “little Easter,” and during Mass is neither mandated vernacular – many parishes decided has never required fasting on Sundays A to discontinue the use of altar bells. My mother was very religious by the church nor forbidden; it is an – so I suppose there’s some warrant, option but not an obligation, left to the Bells do, though, add reverence and and she always told us that during when you’ve adopted a Lenten pen- discretion of the pastor. solemnity to a celebration. (Note that QLent, whatever you gave up – ice ance, for “taking Sundays off.” Here’s what the General Instruction bells are rung at the Gloria during the cream, candy, etc. – you could have But I think it’s probably better to of the Roman Missal says: “A little be- Easter Vigil Mass to express the joy of on Sundays. Is that true? Do Sundays continue the practice throughout the fore the consecration, if appropriate, a the Resurrection.) count as part of Lent? (Green Bay, whole Lenten season, Sundays in- minister rings a small bell as a signal Altar bells are commonly used in the Wisconsin) cluded; if I gave up candy for Lent to the faithful. The minister also rings basilicas of Rome and, interestingly, in but ate it on each of the six Sundays, the small bell at each elevation by 1972, when asked the question “Is a I’ll answer your second ques- that doesn’t seem like much of a sacri- the priest, according to local custom” bell to be rung at Mass?” the Vatican’s tion first, because that’s the eas- fice. (Which reminds me that a couple (No. 150). Congregation for Divine Worship and Aier one: “Do Sundays count as of years ago at a school Mass on Ash The ringing of bells during the the Sacraments gave this reply: part of Lent?” The clear answer is Wednesday, I asked the kids what they consecration has a long history in “From a long and attentive cat- “Yes.” In the liturgical books of the were giving up for Lent. One little the church, beginning about the 13th echesis and education in liturgy, a church, the season of Lent begins on boy raised his hand and said, “Hitting century. In those days, churches were particular liturgical assembly may be Ash Wednesday and ends just before my sister.” I hope that he didn’t take large, the priest faced the altar and able to take part in the Mass with such the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on the Sundays off!) Mass was offered in Latin; churches attention and awareness that it has no evening of Holy Thursday. In the Ro- often had raised platforms in front of need of this signal at the central part of man Missal, for example, March 10 Questions may be sent to Father Ken- the altar for the choir, the result being the Mass. This may easily be the case, this year (2019) was designated as the neth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@gmail. that some worshippers could not see for example, with religious communi- “First Sunday of Lent.” com and 30 Columbia Circle Drive, the altar. The ringing of bells served to ties or with particular or small groups. Now for the more complicated part: Albany NY 12203. local news, continued from Page 5 The display includes photos and 1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus. grimage to the Holy Land from Sun- er stops during the last five full days historical depictions related to 152 An opening reception will take place day, Sept. 8 to Wednesday, Sept. 18. of the pilgrimage, will include all the Eucharistic miracles that have oc- from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 28. After arrival in Tel Aviv and a night places along the Way of the Cross – curred in various nations, and serves The exhibit will feature a range of in the resort town of Netanya, the the Upper Room, the Garden of Geth- as testimony to the real presence of content and media by ODU seniors group will stay in Tiberias for three semane, Golgotha, the Church of the Jesus in the Eucharist. Alexandra Chester, Linwuch Chhour, nights and Jerusalem for the rest of Holy Sepulchre, and Jesus’ tomb. All the miracles have been recog- Mariah Hartz, Neal Kindig and AJ the trip. The pilgrims also will visit the nized by the Vatican as authentic. Wolcoski (all studying graphic de- The group will follow in the foot- Dome of the Rock, el Aqsa Mosque, By means of this display, people sign), Bailey Lones (art and public steps of Jesus and the Apostles the Wailing Wall, the Pool of Bethes- can “virtually visit” the places where relations and marketing communica- throughout the pilgrimage, making da, Mary’s birthplace, and the site of these miracles occurred. tions), and McKenzie Messer (art ed- stops at Caesarea, Haifa, Mount Car- Jesus’ ascension, among other places. For more information, go to www. ucation). mel, Cana, Nazareth, Mount Tabor, Mass will be celebrated each day. feastofmercy.net or contact Tim The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to Capernaum, and the sites of the mir- The cost is $3,868 per person, dou- McAndrew at (614) 565-8654 or the 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. acle of loaves and fishes and the Ser- ble occupancy, with an extra $756 church at (740) 774-1407. For more information on this and mon on the Mount, charge for single occupancy. future exhibits, visit ohiodominican. Other stops include the Golan The price includes round-trip air- ODU senior art exhibition edu/Wehrle. Heights, the place where Jesus was fare from Columbus, accommoda- opens April 28 baptized on the Jordan River, the an- tions, breakfast and dinner daily, land Father Trapp to lead cient Roman city of Bet Shean, Jeri- transportation and all taxes, transfers, Ohio Dominican University will pilgrimage to Holy Land cho, the Mount of Olives, Bethlehem, baggage and entrance fees. present its 2019 senior art exhibition the birthplace of John the Baptist, For more information, contact Judy from Sunday, April 28 to Friday, June Father Joseph Trapp, pastor of Plain Bethany, the Dead Sea, and Masada. Lorms at (614) 404-6454 or judy- 14 in the Wehrle Gallery at Wehrle Hall, City St. Joseph Church, will lead a pil- Stops in Jerusalem, mixed with oth- [email protected]. April 7, 2019 Catholic Times 7 The miraculous image of Our Lady of Good Counsel I think of the old farmhouse where (which doesn’t touch it) and from the we started our marriage when I think humidity of the environment. about Our Lady of Good Counsel and The mother and child’s expressions the story that accompanies her image, Finding Faith in Everyday Life have been reported to change. I won- which miraculously appeared in 1467 der, when I hear this, if they smile in a little church in a small town in Sarah Reinhard at the touch of their cheeks, sharing Italy. It was an old church, run-down a secret we can only hope to under- and needing many repairs. It probably stand some day, when we meet them wasn’t much to look at, and it proba- in Heaven. I wonder if they mourn bly took eyes of love and devotion to in the town square had heard strange, Good Counsel. the travesties of the modern world, see the possibilities within it. beautiful music as the cloud appeared It’s an image that moves my heart the devastation they’ve seen over the When I married my husband and in the clear sky, and they had followed when I look at copies of it in books years. moved into the farmhouse, I couldn’t its descent. Before their eyes, the cloud and online. Mary is holding Jesus, We’re surrounded by miracles in our imagine the state it was in 20 years parted to reveal a painting of Mary with their cheeks touching. I think everyday life, by things that are unex- previously, when it was uninhabitable, holding the Christ Child. of how many times I’ve rocked my plainable. How is it that a house built but still became the place my hus- The image was amazing: a fresco on little ones to sleep or cuddled them, 100-plus years ago by men who just band’s family had to live. I thought it a thin layer of plaster or porcelain not with my cheek touching the soft skin needed a place to settle is still stand- was pretty rough when I moved in: no much thicker than paper, measuring of their face, smelling their sweet ing, despite weather and corrosion? insulation; no heat upstairs; windows 15.5-by-17.5 inches. It was suspended babyness. Jesus’ right arm is around How is it that a fragile painting arrived that seemed to let in as much air when in the air close to the wall of the chap- His mother, and His left hand rests in a dilapidated church in the middle they were closed as they did when el, resting only on a thin base, and on the neckline of her dress. Some of nowhere and has remained, defying they were open; cracks and peeling has remained there since, for more interpret this as a symbol of the inti- gravity, for more than 500 years? plaster on all the walls. than 500 years. It is not mounted in macy of nursing, and that makes me In the end, it’s not my house or that I thought the best answer was to the back. You can take a string and go smile. Many of my favorite mothering miraculous image that’s important. tear the old house down, and that completely around it. memories involve nursing my babies, My house was just a structure, one must have been what the parishio- The image has a history beyond holding them close and bonding in the that might seem appealing to some ners at Our Lady of Good Counsel in its sudden appearance in Genazza- darkness of night, hearing the creaks and old-fashioned to others. Genazzano, Italy, thought, too. One no, however. In Albania, Our Lady of my house around me and the con- The image of Our Lady of Good woman, the widow Petruccia de Ge- of Shkodra (Good Counsel) had been tented baby noises in my arms. What Counsel is, really, a road sign, show- neo, saw the possibilities. She felt and remains a favorite source of com- joy must Mary have felt sharing those ing us a glimpse of the love that is sim- called to pour all of her money into fort for dark times. One of the many moments with her baby – and how ply waiting for us to say “Yes.” What the restoration and repair of the chap- churches dedicated to her held a fres- must she have cherished those sweet made my house important was what el, though it wasn’t enough and the ar- co well-known for its beauty – one memories later, when her Son left her was inside – the family that breathed ea’s other residents mocked her. The that inspired devotion in many of the for His public ministry? life into it and made it a destination church, with its half-finished repairs, Albanian people. Mary is half-turned to her child and for memories. It was a great grace to was called “Petruccia’s folly,” and I When the Ottoman Turks were in- half toward the faithful, indicating her see past the peeling plaster to the pos- can just hear the whispers and see the vading in the 15th century, two men double interest, her ongoing concern sibility beyond – one that I think the rolled eyes whenever people caught were praying in the chapel of Our for all of us, her children. When you widow Petruccia would explain with sight of her. Lady of Shkodra when suddenly, the look at her from an angle, her face a smile. Isn’t that just what Jesus does Petruccia, in her devotion, didn’t painting began to move away from seems almost sad, but from the front, with each of us, inviting us to embrace give up. As she often did, she was the wall in a cloud. They followed it it’s more of a smile. Her cheeks seem His mother as He did, to make our praying in the church on April 25, all the way to Rome, where it disap- to change from red to pink and the heart a home by inviting love into it? 1467, the Feast of St. Mark and a day peared. When they heard about the color of the portrait, as reported by of high festivity, when at 4 p.m., a miraculous appearance in Genazzano, church authorities and centuries of Sarah Reinhard is a Catholic wife, cloud descended upon the town until it they testified that it was in fact the witnesses, changes in various tones mother and writer in central Ohio. blocked the destroyed wall of the sanc- same image, and to this day, Alba- throughout the different periods of the Get her Catholic take every weekday tuary. All of the revelers who had been nians call that image “their” Lady of year, though it’s protected by glass at http://bit.ly/TripleTakeOSV. calvary, continued from Page 4 continues today. The following is just “It continues in the anguish of young whom we have discarded and aban- sisters? Do we help carry the burden an excerpt of a long prayer he offered, faces, our friends, who fall into the doned…. It is prolonged in a society of the cross, like Simon of Cyrene, by and I’ll end with this because I think it snares of unscrupulous people – in- that has lost the ability to weep and being peacemakers, builders of bridg- tells us how we should pray this week: cluding people who claim to be serv- to be moved by suffering. Yes, Father, es, a leaven of fraternity? Do we have “Father, today your son’s way of the ing you, Lord. … Your son’s Way of Jesus keeps walking, carrying his the courage to remain, like Mary, at cross continues: it continues in the the Cross continues in those young cross and suffering in all these faces, the foot of the cross?” muffled cry of children kept from be- people with downcast faces who have while an uncaring world is caught up These are good questions to ask our- ing born and of so many others denied lost the ability to dream, create and in comfortable cynicism and in the selves and to share with young people the right to a childhood, a family, an shape their future, and have already drama of its own frivolity. this week. education; of children not able to play, chosen to ‘retire’ in glum resignation “And we, Lord, what are we to do? sing or dream … and in the saddened or complacency, one of the narcotics And we, Father of mercy, do we con- Sister Constance Veit, LSP, is director eyes of young people who see their most consumed in our time. sole and accompany the Lord, help- of communications for the Little Sis- hopes for the future snatched away for “Your son’s passion continues in the less and suffering in the poorest and ters of the Poor. lack of education and dignified work; despairing solitude of the elderly, most abandoned of our brothers and Catholic Times 8 April 7, 2019 Archbishop Chaput looks to church’s future with optimism By Tim Puet tern of predatory homosexuality and a in her leaders, including in her bish- Noting that the first words of St. Catholic Times Reporter failure to weed that out from church ops and popes, many times in the past John Paul II upon becoming pope life – is an act of self-delusion. – many more times than most Cath- were “Be not afraid,” Archbishop Philadelphia Archbishop Charles “My own frustration over the past olics realize. The fact that Americans Chaput said, “The temptations to fear, Chaput, OFM Cap, says that although few weeks has been fed by German are notoriously bad at history and ig- anxiety, depression and fatigue are people have good reason to feel anger bishops who seem willing to break norant of its lessons only compounds experiences we all share, especially toward the Catholic Church and fear what remains of church peace and the problem. in hard moments for the church, like for its future, those emotions can be unity with bad ideas about sexual mo- “And yet, here we are. Twenty cen- today. Fear, like anger, is a good and viewed as signs of hope, depending rality and an impressive array of other turies after the resurrection of Jesus, healthy thing when it’s in its proper on how the church responds to them. issues. But that’s a topic for another the church continues her mission. She place, and toxic when it’s not. “If our Christian faith really grounds day,” Archbishop Chaput said. survives and continues through the “So do we really believe in Jesus and organizes our lives, then we have He was referring to remarks on grace of God. But that grace works Christ or not? That’s the central ques- no reason to fear and we have every March 14 by Cardinal Reinhard Marx, through people like you and me. tion in our lives. Everything turns on reason to hope,” he said Wednesday, president of the German bishops’ con- “All of the great Catholic reformers the answer.” March 27 at the Pontifical College ference, who said the Catholic Church in history had three essential qualities: The archbishop said French Catho- Josephinum. “Hope depends on faith. in Germany was at a point where se- personal humility; a passion for puri- lic writer Georges Bernanos’ descrip- It can’t survive without a foundation rious debate – including on priestly fying the church, starting with them- tion of the nature of hope as “despair of passionate belief in something or celibacy and the role of women – and selves; and a fidelity to her teaching, overcome” struck him as being “the someone higher and greater than our- truest kind of realism and clarity.” selves. Without faith, ‘hope’ is just an- “We can hope because we’re loved other word for the cheap and cheesy as sons and daughters by a good God optimism the modern world uses to who’s really present with us and deep- paper over its own, and our own, bro- ly engaged in our lives,” Archbishop kenness.” Chaput said. “Without him, the world The archbishop’s expression of is just a sandbox for the wicked and hope came as part of the seminary’s the powerful, and there’s never any annual Cardinal Pio Laghi memori- shortage of either. al lecture. Cardinal Laghi, who died “But God is here with us, and be- in 2009, was a former prefect of the cause he is, this time of ours, like ev- Congregation for Catholic Education ery other difficult time in history, is and apostolic nuncio to several na- a good time to be a Catholic and es- tions. Most of the 150 people attend- pecially to be a priest, because every ing the talk were laypersons, which priest has the privilege of holding the Archbishop Chaput said surprised source of love, the God who made all him. He said that although his words creation,” he said. were meant for seminarians, they ap- “It doesn’t matter what problems are plied equally to a lay audience. Archbishop Charles Chaput, OFM Cap, of Philadelphia delivered a message of hope to an happening inside or outside the church. He titled the talk “Facing the Fu- audience of 150 people who attended the annual Cardinal Pio Laghi memorial lecture on When the Word is proclaimed and the ture With Hope and Joy,” saying, “It Wednesday, March 27 at the Pontifical College Josephinum. CT photo by Tim Puet Mass is celebrated, Jesus’ way, his sounds better than facing the future truth and his life become available to with confusion and anxiety – and us. Whatever the flaws of her leaders anger, for that matter, because I’m openness to doing things in a new way all motivated by unselfish, self-sac- and her people, the church is God’s in- tempted to feel all three of those must be encouraged. rificing love,” the archbishop said. strument of our salvation. She’s an em- things a couple of times a week.” The archbishop said the two main “God calls all of us, but especially bassy of holiness in our lives. So it’s al- “There are days when everyone in points he wanted to make were that his priests, not just to renew the face ways good to enter into her precincts.” the church seems angry,” Archbishop “much of the anger in the church to- of the earth with his spirit, but to re- Archbishop Chaput noted that in Chaput said. “Laypeople and priests day is righteous and healthy” and that new the heart of the church with our 1969, Pope Benedict XVI, who then are angry with their bishops for the “Scripture tells us again and again to lives, to make her young and health- was theology professor Father Joseph abuse scandal, which never seems to fear not.” ful again and again so that she shines Ratzinger, predicted that the Catholic end. Bishops are angry with priests for Concerning anger, he quoted from a with his love for the world. That’s our Church would become smaller and their bad example. And many bishops talk last month in which Pope Francis task. That’s our calling. That’s what a lose much of its influence in the com- are also frustrated – to put it gently – said, “In people’s justified anger, the vocation is – a calling from God with ing years. with Rome for its unwillingness to ac- church sees the reflection of the wrath our name on it. “This is now happening, and all of knowledge the real nature and scope of God, betrayed and insulted” by de- “To borrow from St. Augustine, us … are disoriented by the church’s of the abuse problem. ceitful clergy and religious. God made us to make the times, not absence from the center of today’s “Clerical privilege is not the prob- “I don’t want to diminish that anger the times to make us. We’re the sub- Western culture, especially from elite lem. Clericalism may be a factor in the because we need it,” he said. “What jects of history, not its objects. And culture,” the archbishop said. “We’re sexual abuse of minors, but no parent I we do with that anger, though, deter- unless we make the times better with living in a moment of sifting. Many know – and I hear from a lot of them – mines whether it becomes a medicine the light of Jesus Christ, then the sees that as the main issue. Not naming or a poison. The church has seen cor- times will make us worse with their the real problem for what it is – a pat- ruption, incompetence and cowardice darkness.” See chaput, Page 9 April 7, 2019 Catholic Times 9

Chaput, continued from Page 8 of our people in the lukewarm mid- were founded in a different era in to fulfill his promises of life abundant in the world. So let’s pray for each oth- dle are leaving the pews. In the past, accord with social and political con- for his creatures. These are powerful er and thank God for each other, and a shared consensus in favor of Chris- ditions that no longer exist. But for truths that rouse the soul,” Archbish- lift up our hearts to pursue the mission tianity protected the church and en- committed believers, it’s an exhilarat- op Chaput said. “They make our work and create the future that God intends.” couraged people’s loyalty. ing time, because we’re being pushed enormously exciting because they’re Before formally beginning the talk, “That day is gone, and as pain- back onto the foundations of our faith, a direct challenge to the spirit of the Archbishop Chaput expressed his ful as it feels, it’s not entirely a loss. the enduring sources of truth and life. age. To put it another way: The task gratitude to Bishop Frederick Camp- However well intentioned, it fed our “We still need budgets and we can’t of proclaiming the Gospel – not as a bell for being present two days be- complacency, which in turn bred irre- escape meetings. The church was collection of artful stories and ethical fore the installation of Bishop Robert sponsibility and negligence. The sen- instituted by Christ, which means guidance, but as demanding and liber- Brennan, auxiliary bishop of the Dio- sationalism of the recent Pennsylvania she’s an institution, a living body of ating and true – is a holy provocation.” cese of Rockville Centre, New York, grand jury report is one ugly record of the faithful ordered toward worship “This isn’t a dark time unless we as his successor as bishop of the Dio- the result,“ he said. He was referring to of God and service in the world. But make it so,” Archbishop Chaput said cese of Columbus. Bishop Campbell an August 2018 document that showed in this time of sifting, a great deal of in concluding his talk. “We’re sim- has been serving as apostolic admin- 301 priests were accused of sexually dead weight is being stripped away. ply back again in the night before the istrator of the diocese since late Jan- abusing more than 1,000 children in We’re being driven closer to the one resurrection. The night passes and we uary, after the Vatican accepted the six Pennsylvania dioceses and were simple truth from which the church already know how the story ends. … letter of resignation he submitted last routinely shuffled from parish to parish draws her purpose and strength: God This is a moment of privilege and op- August upon reaching 75, the manda- to avoid scrutiny. The report also said incarnate in Christ, the author of our portunity, not defeat. Reverence for tory retirement age for a bishop. there probably were thousands more salvation and life eternal.” the past is a good thing, but clinging “Bishop Campbell, it’s an honor victims whose records were lost or “Today, we’re forced back onto the to structures and assumptions that no to have you here. This is a very busy who were afraid to come forward. fundamental teaching that God creates longer have life is not. week for you. Next week won’t be,” “Ongoing cultural realignment out of nothing, that he acts in histo- “We’ve been given the gift of being the archbishop said. The audience re- will shake many of our church insti- ry, making an unbreakable covenant, part of God’s work to rebuild – and sponded to that remark with laughter tutions,” the archbishop said. “They and that he becomes human in order build better – the witness of his church and a standing ovation. vespers, continued from Page 2 of Columbus. Thank you, Archbish- arrival. when to be quiet in prayer. Peace.’ Of course, his name is Jesus. op Pierre, for being with us tonight to “You can image the whole place is “That night, the first reading is “Imagine so many people are liv- represent our Holy Father. Please give just electric with enthusiasm and joy the reading we hear at the Midnight ing in tremendous darkness. So many the Holy Father our sincere apprecia- people carry awful responsibilities, tion and fondest greetings. burdens, worries or fears. Let’s be “Thank you, Bishop Campbell, for honest, we all face darkness and fear your kindness in these days. Bishop in our lives, sometimes more than oth- Griffin, thank you for your kindness. ers. Let’s be honest and say there are You made me feel welcome. You have people who live it terribly acutely. built up such a wonderful legacy here “But you know what the Holy Fa- in the Diocese of Columbus, am I ther told us that night? He said Jesus right? is walking in our cities. Jesus Christ “I promise you, all of us gathered is walking in our cities. Yes, Jesus, around you today, we intend to pick the light in the darkness, he comes to up the baton and run with it with great help us, he comes to walk with us. He vigor, with great enthusiasm, and will comes to shoulder our burdens with continue to build upon the foundation us, he comes to feed us, to guide us, to that you have set before us.” show us the ways that are life-giving, He then referenced the reading from full of hope and unity.” James – “Draw close to God and He Bishop Brennan reiterated that mes- will draw close to you” – and illus- sage in Spanish before returning to trated it with a story from Pope Fran- Bishop Robert J. Brennan speaks from the pulpit at Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral at English. cis’ visit to the United States in 2015. an evening Vespers service on Thursday, March 28. Bishop Frederick F. Campbell can be “And so, friends, Jesus walking He also subtly hinted to Archbishop seen in the background, seated on the cathedra, the bishop’s chair. Bishop Brennan was with us, what does he ask of us tonight Pierre that Ohio might be a great place installed the next day as the 12th bishop of Columbus, succeeding Bishop Campbell, who gathered here, the people serving his for a future visit from the Holy Father was spiritual shepherd of the Diocese of Columbus for 14 years. CT photo by Ken Snow church in so many beautiful, so many “because if you ever want some good powerful ways? Many of you are col- Midwestern hospitality, I know some as he rode around the stadium,” Bish- Mass on Christmas from the Book of laborators of the gospel here in the di- great people in Columbus.” op Brennan recalled. “As Mass began, the Prophet Isaiah: ‘The people who ocese, in the Catholic Center (where Bishop Brennan, who was auxiliary this beautiful sense of reverence and walked in darkness have seen a great diocesan offices are located), joining bishop in Rockville Centre at the time prayer fell over this tremendous are- light. Upon those who dwell in dark- with agencies across the way, in our of the papal visit, described the scene na. One of the great things about be- ness, a light has shone.’ It goes on to parishes, serving in countless ways,” at Madison Square Garden in New ing Catholic is we know when to have say they call him ‘wonder-counselor, York City before and after the pope’s a great time, when to lift our voices, mighty God, Father forever, Prince of See vespers Page 11 Catholic Times 10 April 7, 2019 installation, continued from Page 3 great love. Indeed, God gives us his is what you’re all about and you’ve State University’s “O-H, I-O” cheer. prepared you to being the joy of the will. Love, we know, is effectively achieved it. You choose a motto be- Archbishop Pierre had said in reading Gospel to the people of the diocese as willing the true good of the beloved. cause you need to be reminded you the papal letter that he wasn’t sure he their father and shepherd. It means living the truth with joy and have a long way to go. And so I take had pronounced the state’s name cor- “I ask you to be close to your priests, charity. It means encouraging and these words of St. Paul to the Philip- rectly. “I can assure you with my New especially those in need of encourage- building up. It means standing for the pians as my own: ‘It’s not that I’ve York accent, you had Ohio down just ment,” Archbishop Pierre said, noting Gospel of Life, the needs of the poor already taken hold of it or already at- right. But let me tell you how we spell that as bishop of Columbus, Bishop and vulnerable.” tained perfect maturity, but I continue it,” Bishop Brennan said, following Brennan automatically becomes vice Bishop Brennan quoted from St. my pursuit in the hope that I may pos- with the cheer. “I’m learning, I’m chancellor of the Pontifical College Paul’s familiar words in the First Let- sess it, since I have indeed been taken learning,” he then said. Josephinum, which is located in Co- ter to the Corinthians on love and said, possession of by Christ Jesus.’ Before reading the letter, the arch- lumbus and is the only papal seminary “In the end, our love for God, for oth- “Brothers and sisters, I for my part bishop referred to the Catholic history outside of Italy. ers, is only possible because we are do not consider myself to have taken of the Diocese of Columbus, where “I am sure you will be vigilant in deeply loved by God. … How keen- possession,” he said. “Just one thing, the state’s first Mass was said in 1808 care for the future ministers of the ly are we aware that in these days of forgetting what lies behind but strain- in Somerset, about an hour southeast Gospel” who are students at the sem- Lent, God’s love never fails. When we ing forward to what lies ahead, I con- of the diocesan seat. inary, the archbishop said. “I am sure believe this, we are moved, we are im- tinue my pursuit toward the goal – the “This is a special day for you in Co- you will be extra-vigilant because I pelled, we are inspired into mission.” prize of God’s upward calling in Christ lumbus, the heirs of the great Domini- am chancellor,” a position the nuncio “One chooses a motto not because Jesus. Together, we look forward and can missionary Edward Fenwick,” who traditionally holds.

Bishop Robert J. Brennan incenses the altar during his installation Mass at Columbus St. Pictured at Bishop Robert Brennan’s installation ceremony on Friday, March 29 are (from Joseph Cathedral on Friday, March 29. Also pictured are Deacon Christopher Yakkel (left), left): Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the Vatican’s apostolic nuncio to the United States; who will be ordained as a priest of the Diocese of Columbus in May, and Deacon Frank Bishop Brennan; Deacon Thomas Berg Jr., chancellor of the Diocese of Columbus; Deacon Iannarino, director of the diocesan Office of the Diaconate. Bishop Brennan had been Christopher Yakkel; Archbishop Dennis Schnurr of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati; Deacon auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York. CT photos by Ken Snow Daniel Hann, master of ceremonies for the installation; and Deacon Frank Iannarino. one’s good at it,” Bishop Brennan make our way toward the goal.” celebrated that Mass and eventually be- “When things are difficult, recall said. “One’s motto doesn’t mean this He concluded the homily by noting came the first bishop of what is now the the motto of the state of Ohio – ‘With that when he visited his great-grand- Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Ohio’s orig- God, all things are possible,’” Arch- parents’ grave in Ireland, he again inal diocese, the archbishop said. bishop Pierre said, with the audience found the words “Thy Will Be Done.” “By God’s grace, you will build on joining him in reciting the last four “It moved me deeply – that pow- the great legacy of faith in this state words. erful legacy of lived faith, hope and and this capital of Ohio,” Archbishop The archbishop then read the pope’s love,” he said. “It’s a legacy that’s Pierre said, addressing Bishop Bren- letter. After it was read, the letter was brought me here to you today in this nan. “I am told the weather is good presented to the diocesan chancellor place and in this moment. My fervent here, but if you wait 15 minutes, it and the diocesan College of Con- prayer now is that we together, in this will change,” he added, drawing a sultors, an advisory body of priests. beautiful Diocese of Columbus, will burst of laughter. Following that presentation, Bishop etch our own legacy of faith – our em- “The Columbus metropolitan area is Brennan surprised the audience by brace of Jesus Christ and him cruci- one of the largest in the United States, walking around the cathedral and dis- Bishop Brennan delivers his first homily fied.” with a thriving business and financial playing the document, written in elab- as bishop from the cathedral pulpit. He Bishop Brennan began the homily sector, and has become a melting pot orate, calligraphic-style scrollwork, began by explaining the significance of the same way he began the news con- of cultures,” the archbishop contin- so that all could see it. his episcopal motto, “Thy Will Be Done,” ference on Jan. 31 announcing his ap- ued. “Your experience with many cul- pointment – with a reference to Ohio tures and your love of immigrants has saying it’s on his grandfather’s tomb. See installation, Page 11 April 7, 2019 Catholic Times 11 installation, continued from Page 10 He then was escorted to the cathe- thedral door, being greeted by Arch- vania, Michigan, Kentucky, Iowa and the Diocese of Rockville Centre and dra, the bishop’s chair, by Archbish- bishops Pierre and Schnurr, and being South Carolina. the bishop’s parents for their sacrific- op Pierre and Cincinnati Archbishop given a crucifix to venerate by Father Also in the procession were bishops es and prayers that enabled Bishop Dennis Schnurr, archbishop for the Michael Lumpe, rector of the cathe- from Byzantine Catholic eparchies Brennan to come to Columbus. “As I ecclesiastical province of Ohio, who dral. The bishop then sprinkled those in Parma, Pittsburgh, and Passaic, look out at the flock of the Diocese of presented him with a crosier (bish- around him with holy water. New Jersey; the Ukrainian Catholic Columbus, I can see that the Lord has op’s staff) dating to the establishment This was followed by a procession Eparchy of Parma; the Syro-Malabar answered those prayers,” he said. of the Diocese of Columbus in 1868 of the bishops in attendance, including Catholic Diocese of Chicago; and the As Archbishop Pierre mentioned, and used by Bishop Sylvester Rose- Bishop Campbell and his predecessor, Maronite Catholic Eparchy of Los the diocese has become much more crans, the diocese’s first bishop. Bish- Bishop James Griffin, who lives in the Angeles. One priest friend of Bish- ethnically diverse in the 14 years op Brennan officially became the di- diocese in retirement. op Brennan’s came from Nigeria and Bishop Campbell has been its spiritual ocese’s 12th bishop when he took his The procession also included Car- flew back soon after the ceremony. leader. That diversity was recognized seat in the cathedra. dinal Timothy Dolan of New York; The bishop said that to get to Colum- throughout the installation Mass, The installation was preceded by Rockville Centre’s current bishop, re- bus, his friend “spent more time in the which featured prayers of the faithful processions of civic and religious tired bishop and three auxiliaries; and air or on wheels than with his feet on in English and seven other languages. leaders and the deacons and priests bishops from Ohio’s other dioceses the ground.” In addition, Spanish was the language of the diocese. It officially began with and 11 additional Roman Catholic di- Cardinal Dolan made brief remarks for the second reading, an entrance Bishop Brennan knocking on the ca- oceses located in New York, Pennsyl- at the end of the ceremony, thanking hymn and a hymn after Communion. vespers, continued from Page 9 he said. family. We love you an awful lot. priests who have inspired me along Thank you for walking that journey.” “Here we gather as Jesus’ own peo- “To the deacons, for we have a won- the way. I’m so proud to be part of The bishop turned back toward the ple, and what does he ask of us? He asks derful diaconate here in Columbus that. So now tonight I’m beginning a congregation and left its members us to walk with him. And walking with working together, how much I appre- new journey as part of the presbyter- with words from Pope Francis’ exhor- him to shine his light on those who live ciate your service.” ate of the Diocese of Columbus. I’m tation The Joy of the Gospel. in the land of darkness. Who do you He then turned and spoke for sever- so happy to walk among you, to walk “Remember when he says faith know right now to lead to that light? … al minutes to the priests of the diocese, shoulder to shoulder with you in the means believing in God, believing “Your marriages, your families are who were seated behind the altar. work of the Gospel. that he truly loves us, that he’s alive, the living witnesses to the power of “I’d like to ask all of you if you “I don’t know you. Fathers, we that he’s mysteriously capable of in- God’s fidelity and mercy and love. Your would bear with me because I’d like don’t know each other very well, and tervening,” Bishop Brennan said. “ … service offers the hand of Jesus’ friend- to say a few words to the priests who yet we do know each other, because He brings good out of evil. ship to those most in need. Your witness are gathered here tonight,” Bishop we walk the same paths at the same “Let’s believe in that gospel. … toward life, the joy in which you live Brennan told the assembly. “Brothers, time. I know about you. I’ve heard Let’s be renewed in our joy of the your life, transforms the world.” I am so happy to finally meet you. I about you. The people love you with Gospel of Jesus Christ and commit Turning his attention to the religious am so happy to meet you. Thank you all their heart. ourselves to the mission of bring- sisters and deacons in attendance, the for your warm greetings, for your let- “I know that you have had satisfac- ing the good news of Jesus Christ to new bishop said, “Your charisms re- ters, notes. But thank you most of all tion in making a difference in the lives a world that so desperately needs to flect that light that you’ve lived out for your priestly hearts, so close to the of people. I know you are all so up- know him. Right? This world so des- so generously and so joyfully. We’ll Sacred Heart of Jesus. lifted and motivated when you see the perately needs to know the joy and the get to know each other in the days and “You know, for 30 years I’ve been power of God’s mercy transform lives love and mercy of Jesus Christ. … months ahead. You’ll see how import- part of the presbyterate of the Diocese and lift burdens off people’s shoulders. “We walk the adventure together. ant the religious sisters and brothers in Rockville Centre, so proud to have I know you have a zeal for the mission Let’s ask the Lord to nurture that seed were in my own life and the life of our been part of the presbyterate and the of the church. Your love, the presence in us and to help together as the church of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. … of Columbus to announce the good “I know, with you, sometimes, the news. 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Catholic Times 12 April 7, 2019 ‘Energetic’ Bishop Brennan urges confirmands to reach out By Doug Bean He seems like he’s really excited to be to his dad and says ‘Please forgive going to come in.’ God came to wel- Catholic Times Editor here,” said Bruce Wolff, a parishioner me.’ He doesn’t say ‘I’m sorry.’ He come others. Jesus … God living at St. Dominic, whose granddaughter does say ‘I’ve sinned against God, among us. God is with us. God came Bishop Robert Brennan wasted no Madeline Teems was one of the six and I’ve sinned against you.’ He went to walk among us, to invite us in and time immersing himself in the Dio- confirmands from the church and its back and said ‘I no longer deserve to to make us come in. And Jesus contin- cese of Columbus and experiencing sister parish, Columbus Holy Rosa- its diverse landscape. ry-St. John. The day after Bishop Brennan was The congregation filled St. Domi- installed as the new shepherd of the nic for Sunday’s Mass and confirma- Diocese of Columbus on Friday, tion. Many of the church’s beautiful March 29 at St. Joseph Cathedral, stained-glass windows are boarded he headed to Zanesville St. Nicholas over because of damage from an ex- Church for his first confirmation, then plosion across the street in June, but returned to Columbus for a Sunday there was an unmistakable vibrancy confirmation at St. Dominic Church. among the parishioners as they cel- Between confirmations, he ebrated the liturgy and watched six squeezed in an 8 a.m. Sunday Mass young people receive the sacrament. at Columbus St. Stephen the Martyr “We want to show the bishop that Bishop Robert Brennan speaks at a confirmation ceremony on Sunday, March 31 at Church, where a parish with a strong we’re not a struggling parish, but one Columbus St. Dominic Church. The confirmation class also included parishioners from Co- Latino influence welcomed a new that has been neglected in the past, and lumbus Holy Rosary-St. John Church. It was his second confirmation ceremony in two days bishop who speaks Spanish, the pa- we’re still building together,” Wolff since becoming bishop of Columbus, with one more the next day. He visited Columbus St. rishioners’ language. said. “It’s a pretty diverse parish. I Stephen the Martyr Church earlier on March 31. CT photos by Ken Snow On Monday evening, he visited Co- think we feel very positive about the lumbus St. Patrick Church for another future and St. Dominic here on the east confirmation. His busy schedule con- side (of Columbus). We want to show be called your son, but give me a job.’ ues to walk among us, to carry our bur- tinued with more confirmations for him also the things we’re doing here.” He doesn’t know what it means to be dens, to share those burdens with us.” the rest of the week. Bishop Brennan spoke directly to loved, and yet he is loved. At confirmation, the bishop anoints In a few short days, Bishop Brennan the confirmands during his homily “But if you don’t think he knows each recipient, and the gifts of the made his first trip to a parish outside and moved freely down the church’s how to be a loving son, neither does Holy Spirit are imparted upon those the metropolitan Columbus area and center aisle as the parishioners lis- the other one. Filled with jealousy and who receive the sacrament. got a firsthand look at urban and sub- tened attentively and savored his hu- even hatred, he’s out there working. “I breathe my spirit into you. I want urban parishes. He appeared to love mor. He even used some Brooklyn He’s out there day after day, doing his to be so close to you that I want my what he witnessed. slang that drew laughs. part. Good man. But, man, can you very own spirit inside you,” he said. “This is better than the installation,” He began with the parable of the taste the bitterness?” “Jesus is saying ‘I want to be that close Bishop Brennan said after the confir- prodigal son, the focus of Sunday’s That’s not the end of the story, though. to you.’ So no matter what happens in mation at St. Dominic. gospel reading from St. Luke. Bishop Brennan emphasized that God’s life – I wish I could say life was go- If first impressions are any indication, “Two sons. Neither of them knows mercy is “just ridiculous. It’s beyond ing to be easy – but you will never, he impressed the parishes with his en- what it means to be the beloved son amazing” and explained how the para- ever, ever be alone. You will have this thusiasm and joy in serving the Lord. of their father. Neither one gets it,” ble relates to the modern world. Holy Spirit in you saying ‘You are a “He seems like he’s very energetic. Bishop Brennan said. “The young- “Here you are saying ‘Yes, I be- beloved son of God the Father. You’ll er son turns to lieve,’” the bishop said. “Stand up for always, always be this close to God.” his dad and says who you are and what you believe. Bishop Brennan, who told the as- ‘Give me the Good people, you’ve committed your- sembly that he was confirmed and lat- inheritance.’ self to a relationship with Jesus Christ er ordained by the same bishop, con- How rude. How as you prepared for confirmation. It’s tinued with more advice. nervy. And how not because of what you’ve done that “God sent his spirit among you to- crazy the father you’re here today. It’s not because of day because he wants us to be close was to give it to the work you did, but it’s who you are, to someone who’s struggling,” he him. What was daughters and sons of God. Beloved said. “And maybe through you, you he thinking? daughters and sons of God. Beloved can bring the spirit to that person. We “But you know children, daughters and sons of God. need you to bring that sense of joy, what, he does. “Friends, there are too many peo- hope and courage. … We’re ambassa- So the father ple on the outside looking in – by dors of Jesus Christ, carrying the gift gives this guy their own choice, maybe, or maybe of the Holy Spirit. At the table, at the his wealth. He’s because they’ve been hurt by their altar, you get to meet him, truly pres- like a first-centu- own brothers and sisters. But it’s the ent, to bring Jesus to the world. One day after being installed, Bishop Robert Brennan administers ry version of an love of God that brings us here, God’s “The church today is better, not be- the Sacrament of Confirmation to Skylar Hittle, who chose the ATM. He spends own love that he pours out through the cause I’m here. The church is better confirmation name Michael, at Zanesville St. Nicholas Church on the money. You Holy Spirit. off today because there are six young Saturday, March 30. The confirmation class included young people know the story. “You see, God just didn’t sit up in He comes back heaven and say, ‘Let me see if they’re from both of Zanesville’s Catholic churches. See confirmation, Page 13 April 7, 2019 Catholic Times 13 confirmation, continued from Page 12 people – generous, talented, commit- to the gifts of the Holy Spirit, Bishop asked. “Hosea, in today’s first read- credible encounter with Jesus Christ. ted young people who are now open Brennan came from the altar and sat ing, made a very solemn promise to Jesus Christ wants to get into your to receiving the gifts of the Holy in a pew to listen before returning to the people. They had lost their way, heart, into your soul.” Spirit and now will be fortified and his chair to impart the final blessing. almost as if they had fallen and were As Bishop Brennan did at St. Dom- strengthened with that gift of the Holy At St. Nicholas, Bishop Brennan lying on the track. They had become inic, he encouraged the newly con- Spirit. So it’s not only you, not only encouraged young people from the prideful following their desires, seek- firmed as part of their mission to use your gifts, your talents, your gener- parish and Zanesville St. Thomas ing their own way, and their lives had the gifts of the Holy Spirit. osity that’s going to transform the Aquinas Church with a similar mes- started to unravel. So Hosea says ‘God “Who do you know in your life who world. It’s the Holy Spirit. The church sage, but also related a story about an will come to you. God will come to might have fallen? Who do you know is blessed. Olympic athlete who was favored to you.’ in your life who may feel like they’ve “Today took a lot of courage and win a gold medal but, while leading a “You see, here’s the thing: God, our lost their way? Who do you know in a lot of generosity. God wants to do race, suffered a serious injury. Father in heaven, looks on us as his your life right here, right now, who great things with you. I just pray that Rather than being carried away on children of the human race, and he could use a helping hand?” he asked. you will show the same courage, the a stretcher, he decided that he was go- says, ‘Look at this. They’re falling. “A word of encouragement, some- same generosity and respond to all the ing to finish the race. And so he got up They’re suffering. They’re hurting. body to say ‘I’ve got your back.’ A ways that God calls you throughout off the track and began hobbling to- And I just can’t remain up here in word of thanks. your life that you showed courage and ward the finish line. Seeing what was the stands and look out at them.’ God “Today, God is sending the Holy generosity today.” happening, his father came out of the says, ‘No, I gotta get down in there.’ Spirit into the hearts of 25 young peo- Near the end of the Mass, when the stands to assist him. And God comes to us in a very partic- ple right here in the city of Zanesville. newly confirmed explained how Af- “So why am I telling you this sto- ular way through Jesus Christ, right? God is now taking your natural gifts rican symbols they had chosen relate ry on confirmation day?” the bishop “He’s not just a memory from a his- and fortifying you with his own spir- tory book. Jesus is alive today. God it, animating you, opening your eyes, wants to walk with you in the light setting your hearts into motion, to – the light of the Father and Son. He know what it really means to respond wants us to be able to lean on him. to his will. We’re so much better off And through Jesus, God sends us his because now, God’s Holy Spirit is go- CUM CHRISTO Holy Spirit so he can be with us. Even ing to do great things with you. Columbus Ohio from within. “The world so desperately needs “And today through the sacrament you to be joyful, credible witnesses of confirmation, you will have an in- for Jesus Christ.” new bishop, continued from Page 2 trip to St. Patrick Church in downtown those who have met him so far in Welcomes Columbus for another confirmation. Columbus, the reaction has been Columbus Diocese The new bishop faces a rigorous nothing but positive and supportive. schedule for the next two months that Expect to see Bishop Brennan, a Bishop Robert J. Brennan includes not only many confirma- man of the people, out and about in the tions but also Holy Week services, coming weeks and months as the new meetings and visits to various sites shepherd of the Diocese of Columbus. and offers throughout the diocese. Welcome, Bishop Brennan, and be If the enthusiasm the bishop exhib- assured that many of the faithful will ited at the installation is any indi- be praying for you. Prayers of Thanksgiving cation, he will be up to the task and The diocese is looking forward to for the Service of Bishop Frederick F. Campbell then some. your leadership as you follow in the He expressed his desire to connect footsteps of Bishop Campbell, Bish- with as many people as possible to op Griffin and the other men of God DeColores! www.cumchristo.org get to know the diocese better. From before you.

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Fifth Sunday of Lent (Year C) 7 The Weekday Diocesan Weekly Radio Commit your life as witness to the Gospel Bible Readings and Television Mass teresting background, textually speak- Schedule: April 7, 2019 ing. MONDAY Father It is not included in the Gospel of Daniel 13:1-9,15-17,19-30,33-62 Sunday Mass Timothy John in the most ancient manuscripts, Psalm 23:1-6 10:30 a.m. Mass from Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral and when it does appear, its location John 8:12-20 on St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Columbus, and at www. stgabrielradio.com. Hayes is somewhat fluid. Nonetheless, the TUESDAY Church accepts it as authentic and tru- Numbers 21:4-9 Mass with the Passionist Fathers at 7:30 a.m. on WWHO- ly Scripture, and we can be confident Psalm 102:2-3,16-21 TV (the CW), Channel 53, Columbus. and 10:30 a.m. Isaiah 43:16–21 that it is a true account of an encoun- John 8:21-30 on WHIZ-TV, Channel 18, Zanesville. Check local cable Psalm 126:1–2, 2–3, 4–5, 6 ter Jesus experienced. system for cable channel listing. Philippians 3:8–14 It does have a somewhat Lucan tone WEDNESDAY John 8:1–11 to it, so it is fitting that the Liturgy in- Daniel 3:14-20,91-92,95 Mass from Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, cludes it as part of the Year C cycle, Daniel 3:52-56 (Ps) Birmingham, Ala., at 8 a.m. on EWTN (Spectrum How you look at the person in front the year of Luke. In a world that is John 8:31-42 Channel 385, Insight Channel 382, or WOW Channel of you makes all the difference. often confusing due to a tendency to 378). (Encores at noon, 7 p.m., and midnight). Do you have the eyes of mercy or rush to judgment, it offers a model for THURSDAY Mass from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee at 6:30 of judgment? Are you looking with compassion. Genesis 17:3-9 an eye to your own benefit or with an Psalm 105:4-9 a.m. on ION TV (AT&T U-verse Channel 195, Dish While not condoning sin, Jesus John 8:51-59 Network Channel 250, or DirecTV Channel 305). eye to the needs of the other? Are you nonetheless shows active mercy to- looking with a real choice of relation- ward the sinner and invites bystanders FRIDAY Mass from Massillon St. Mary Church at 10:30 a.m. ship or with disinterest? to look at themselves before rushing Jeremiah 20:10-13 on WILB radio (AM 1060, FM 94.5 and 89.5), Canton, Do you choose to see the person as to the condemnation of others. Psalm 18:2-7 heard in Tuscarawas, Holmes, and Coshocton one in relationship to you, or do you Paul’s letter to the Philippians pres- John 10:31-42 counties. see the person as separate from your- ents Paul as one who has learned what self? it means to grow in maturity of under- SATURDAY Daily Mass Jesus always looks with the eyes of standing Christ. All else is regarded Ezekiel 37:21-28 8 a.m., Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Birmingham, mercy. In the Gospel, we are shown as loss in comparison to relationship Jeremiah 31:10-13 (Ps) Ala. (Encores at noon, 7 p.m. and midnight). See EWTN above; and on I-Lifetv (Channel 113 in Ada, Logan, just how Jesus looks at sinners when with Christ. Striving for a greater ma- John 11:45-56 He is charged before accusers to make Millersburg, Murray City and Washington C.H.; Channel turity and persevering toward the goal 125 in Marion, Newark, Newcomerstown and New a judgment against one who is guilty. of receiving the fullness of Christ is Philadelphia; and Channel 207 in Zanesville); He does not allow Himself to be mo- what life is about. tivated by the pressure put upon Him The promise of Isaiah is that God 8 p.m., St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Columbus, and by the crowd. is at work creating a path through the at www.stgabrielradio.com. One of the wonderful mysteries of desert for His people. We are called Scripture left unexplained is what Je- to open our hearts to mercy and to the We pray Week I, Seasonal Proper, Liturgy of the Hours. sus was writing on the ground with joy of a living relationship with God: His finger. Several texts in the Hebrew “The Lord has done great things for Scriptures speak of God’s finger doing us; we are filled with joy!” some sort of writing. At Sinai, the tablets of the Law are Alternate readings for the Third written by God’s finger (Exodus 31:19 Scrutiny at Masses for this Sunday: and Deuteronomy 9:10). In the Book Living ‘I Do’ – Weekly Marriage Tips of Daniel, a hand appears to write judg- Ezekiel 37:14-14 ment against King Belshazzar (Daniel Psalm 130: 1-2,3-4,5-6,7-8 Finances are not the favorite discussion topic of most couples. Here are 5:5). Jesus Himself suggests that when Romans 8:8-11 some ways to make it a productive conversation: Set aside a time (and sep- the finger of God is present at an ex- John 11:1-45 arately from a date) for the discussion. Focus more on the values behind orcism, then the Kingdom of God is the numbers than the amount after the dollar sign. Use this conversation to among us (Luke 11:20). Whatever He affirm your spouse’s dreams, but focus on common goals. Year A readings, used at Masses Diocese of Columbus Marriage and Family Life Office may be writing in the ground, Jesus when the Third Scrutiny is prayed stands up to judge, and His judgment over the members of the Rite of Chris- is mercy. PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN tian Initiation of Adults (the RCIA), (Never known to fail) Jesus always chooses us. Jesus al- highlight the power of Christ over life ways invites us to follow Him. and death and the invitation to new Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed Mother of the Son ofGod, We are called by a merciful and lov- Immaculate Virgin, assist me in necessity. Oh, star of the sea, help me and show me herein, you are my Heaven and life in Christ for all of us, both indi- Earth. I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to secure me in this necessity. There are none who can ing companion on the journey to walk vidually and as God’s people. withstand your powers. Oh, show me herein you are my Mother. Oh, Mary conceived without sin, pray for us, who with Him, to rebuild the Church and have recourse to thee. (Repeat three times) Oh, Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hand. (Repeat three times) Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads that I can obtain my goals. You gave me the divine gift to forgive to commit our lives as a witness to the Father Timothy M. Hayes is pastor of and forget all evil against me, and in all instances in my life, you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank Gospel. How will you respond? you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you Columbus St. Timothy Church. for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer three consecutive days, after three days, the Sunday’s Gospel reading has an in- request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor has been granted. DP April 7, 2019 Catholic Times 15 The high-priced spread, revisited Readers of a certain vintage (say, old- Hibbs joins a gallery of other Catho- er than 60) will remember the Imperial lic college and university presidents Margarine TV ad that dismissed butter – among others, John Garvey at the as “the high-priced spread.” That im- The Catholic Difference Catholic University of America, Mi- age came to mind rather unexpectedly George Weigel chael McLean at Thomas Aquinas Col- when I was addressing the parents’ as- lege, Stephen Minnis at Benedictine sociations of two prestigious Catholic College, Timothy O’Donnell at Chris- prep schools several years ago. tendom College, Msgr. James Shea No one threw a margarine-smeared with blank stares. When I asked why took my advice. I hope they did, if at the University of Mary and James dinner roll at me during my talk. The they were willing to spend north of a only for the shock Wolfe’s prose Towey at Ave Maria University – who question-answer session, however, quarter-million dollars to send their would administer. are leading a renaissance in Catholic was full of contention when I said that children into a decadent environment I was reminded of this absurd paren- higher education. Their schools and a first-class liberal arts education at in which corruption (chemical, intel- tal belief about the high-priced spread others seek to prepare students for any a college or university with a strong lectual, sexual, political or all of the (university division) when federal pros- post-undergraduate endeavor by giv- Catholic identity would prepare their above) was a real and present danger, ecutors indicted 33 upper-tax-brack- ing them a firm grounding in the liberal sons and daughters for anything. Ab- the mantra continued: the kid must et parents for allegedly using various arts, Catholic faith, the experience of solutely not, parents insisted. The kid attend an elite school to have any scams – bribes, fake academic records, Catholic community, and public ser- had to get into Harvard or Stanford or chance in life, because that’s where imaginary athletic achievements – to vice. And they succeed. Duke, or some other academic version you begin to “network.” get their kids into Georgetown, Yale, I don’t doubt that, with some care- of the high-priced spread, lest his or The morning after one of these Stanford and other schools assumed to ful curricular navigation, by seeking her life be ruined. events, I had coffee with several be essential ticket punches on the path out like-minded Catholic peers and When I pointed out that undergrad- monks who taught at the school, who to success in 21st-century America. by getting involved in a vibrant Cath- uates at so-called “elite” universities thanked me for trying to break the pa- The kids are, one hopes, mortified. The olic campus ministry, well-prepared frequently are taught by graduate as- rental fever about elite universities. parents are in serious trouble. And the young people can survive, even flour- sistants rather than by senior faculty, They too had tried, to no avail. Did schools ought to be profoundly embar- ish, at elite schools. I teach some of the parents were unmoved. When I I have any suggestions? Yes, I said. rassed, if embarrassment is possible in them every summer. But a sheepskin reminded them that few, if any, mem- Next fall, give the parents of every in- the politically correct animal house of from those schools is not essential to bers of the philosophy departments at coming senior a copy of Tom Wolfe’s elite American higher education today. a fruitful life, and Catholic parents elite schools are convinced that there novel I Am Charlotte Simmons. It’s Fortunately, Catholic parents seri- should resist blowing incense to the is something called “the truth,” rather quite raw at certain points, I warned. ous about real education and real for- totem of the high-priced spread (uni- than just “your truth” and “my truth,” But the story of how an idealistic, in- mation have other options. versity division), not least in light of they didn’t budge. When I cited the telligent young woman who makes One of those options, the Universi- this latest scandal. experience of my daughters, who had it into an elite school gets corrupted, ty of Dallas, just made an outstanding gone to premier graduate schools and first intellectually and then morally, choice for its new president, selecting George Weigel is the Distinguished successful professional careers after ought to give pause to even the most Dr. Thomas Hibbs, a first-class thinker Senior Fellow and William E. Simon attending a small, demanding Cath- overwrought parent. who is also a committed Catholic, an Chair in Catholic Studies at the Eth- olic liberal arts college, I was met I have no idea whether the monks able administrator and a leader. Tom ics and Public Policy Center.

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Burial was at St. Joseph Club of Columbus, taught adult immi- March 27 St. Elizabeth Church, Columbus Cemetery, Columbus. grants to read, and prepared tax returns Our Lady of Peace Church, Columbus He was born on Oct. 3, 1938 to as an American Association of Retired SANDERS, Billy R., 57, March 25 Hugh and Anna (O’Flaherty) Dorrian. Persons volunteer. He played baseball BEVINGER, Donna (Brandt), 66, March 19 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, He was a graduate of Columbus at Notre Dame and continued to be St. Mary Church, Lancaster Grove City Holy Family School, Columbus St. active with local recreational baseball Charles Preparatory School, and the teams for many years after graduation. BLUBAUGH, Julia E. “Betty,” 97, SCHIFF, Molly (Hamrick), 60, March 23 University of Notre Dame and earned He was preceded in death by his March 23 St. Joseph Church, Circleville a master’s degree in education admin- parents; brother; Michael; and sisters, Our Lady of Victory Church, Columbus istration at Ohio State University. Sister Mary Macrina, RSM, Julia and SCHULL, Toni A. (Hunter), 73, March 19 He was a teacher at St. Charles, Co- Nora. Survivors include a brother, CONNOR, Barbara (Sugar), 89, March 27 St. Mary Church, Lancaster lumbus Bishop Watterson and Del- Hugh (Janice); sisters, Mary Pulsinel- St. Catharine Church, Columbus aware Buckeye Valley high schools, li and Marge Fadley; and many nieces SEIPEL, Margaret M. (Colopy), 47, coaching baseball, basketball and foot- and nephews. DeBRUIN, Patricia P. (Parham), 62, March 29 March 30 St. Bernadette Church, Lancaster Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Ann Hansen Buckeye Lake SHERMAN, Mary F. (Davis), 93, March 26 Funeral Mass for Ann N. Hansen, She was an instructor at the Col- Holy Spirit Church, Columbus 91, who died Thursday, Feb. 28, was lege of St. Mary of the Springs, Berea DORSEY, Thomas M., 62, March 27 celebrated Friday, March 8 at Colum- (Kentucky) College, and the Universi- St. Bernard Church, Corning SHIPKA, Robert J., 81, March 23 bus Holy Family Church. Burial was ty of Dayton, and taught in England for St. Matthias Church, Columbus at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newark. a year. From 1954 to 1958, she was a FANDREY, Daniel R., 77, March 24 She was born on Sept. 15, 1927 in reporter for The Columbus Dispatch. St. Francis de Sales Church, Newark SPIRES, Richard L., 95, March 24 Newark to Albert and Mary Elizabeth She received Ohio Dominican’s Immaculate Conception Church, Columbus (Schaus) Hansen. first distinguished alumna award in FEHN, Joseph F., 89, March 26 She was a graduate of Columbus 1981, was a member of the Friends St. Brigid of Kildare Church, Dublin STEPHENS, Dolly M. (Bernard), 102, St. Mary of the Springs Academy and of the Pontifical College Josephinum, March 25 attended Denison University and the and served on its board for several HICKS, Madeline (Butler), 93, March 30 St. Leonard Church, Heath College of St. Mary of the Springs years. In 2000, she was invested at Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, Columbus (now Ohio Dominican University), Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral with TINNIRELLO, Barbara (Enama), 99, where she received a bachelor of arts the Equestrian Order of the Holy MacDONALD, James A., 81, March 28 March 29 degree with a major in history and a Sepulchre of Jerusalem. St. Stephen Church, Columbus St. Joseph Church, Dover minor in biological science in 1948. She also was president of the Delta She received a master of arts degree Chapter of Phi Delta Gamma and of MARCKET, Dorothy (Epifano), 92, Dec. 25 URSE, Marianne, 43, March 23 in history from Ohio State Universi- the Columbus branches of the Nation- St. Rose Church, New Lexington Resurrection Cemetery Chapel, Lewis ty and a bachelor of letters degree in al League of American Pen Women Center history from Oxford University in En- and of the English-Speaking Union, MARCUM, Margaret M. (Beresh), 104, gland. She also studied at the Univer- and was a member of the Phi Alpha March 23 WYCINSKI, Sally A. (Wood), 85, March 21 sity of Oslo, Norway, and held one of Theta history honor society and the St. Patrick Church, Columbus St. Rose Church, New Lexington the three Oxford places at the Institute Ohioana Library Association and a of Historical Research of the Univer- longtime volunteer at the Granville sity of London. Historical Society. DeSales presents ‘Beauty and the Beast’ The Columbus St. Francis DeSales In addition, there will be a singa- Audrey C. Johnson High School drama department in- long with cast members of the play vites you to “Be Our Guest” at its from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 7. Funeral Mass for Audrey C. John- She was preceded in death by her production of Beauty and the Beast at Guests will have the opportunity to son, 85, who died on Tuesday, March husband, Earl. Survivors include her 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 12 sing favorite songs from the musical 26, was celebrated on Saturday, children, Tim (Darla), Clay (Tina), and 13 and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14 and to stay afterward for photos with March 30 at Columbus Holy Spirit Scott (Karen), Kelly (Jonathan Ed- in the little theater at the school, 4212 the actors in costume, Church. wards), Brett, Patrick (Darcy), and Karl Road. Children can dress in their favorite She served as the parish’s secretary Darin (Andrea); 11 grandchildren; Tickets will be on sale from 10:20 costume, too. for many years. and seven great-grandchildren. a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on school days Admission is $5 for children 12 and from Tuesday, April 2 through April under; accompanying adults are free. 12 or by contacting the play’s direc- Proceeds from the singalong will tor, Lori Arnett, at [email protected]. benefit the school drama department. www.columbuscatholic.org April 7, 2019 Catholic Times 17 H A P P E N I N G S reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Columbus. Chanting of Compline, the Catholic concluding with Fatima prayers. Church’s official night prayer. 614-241-2526 CLASSIFIED Mary’s Little Children Prayer Group Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 8, MONDAY Our Lady of Victory From end of 9 a.m. Thursday Mass to 6:30 5225 Refugee Road, Columbus. 8:30 a.m., Rosary at St. Pius X Catholic Church p.m. Friday, Reservation chapel, Church of the confessions, 9 a.m., Mass, followed by Fatima 6:30 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1051 S. Waggoner 1559 Roxbury Road Resurrection, 6300 E. Dublin-Granville Road, New prayers and Rosary (Shepherds of Christ format); Road, Reynoldsburg. Recital of Rosary for the sick Albany. 33 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration in honor 10 a.m., meeting. 614-861-4888 of the parish and all who are ill. 614-866-2859 Marble Cliff (Parish Life Center) of Jesus’ 33 years on Earth. Also on Thursday and ‘Christ Alive in Our Marriage’ Retreat Evening Prayer at St. John Neumann FISH FRY DINNERS Friday, April 11 and 12. 614-390-9385 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Parish life center, Our Lady 6:30 p.m., Adoration chapel, St. John Neumann Fridays, 3/8 - 4/12, 4:30 - 7 pm of Perpetual Help Church, 3730 Broadway, Grove Church, 9633 E. State Route 37, Sunbury. Evening Fresh Ocean Perch (fried) 5, FRIDAY City/ “Christ Alive in Our Marriage” retreat for Prayer led by Deacon Carl Calcara. 740-965-1358 Baked Potatoes, French Fries or Rice St. Cecilia Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament couples in their 20s and 30s in their first five years Bethesda Post-Abortion Healing Ministry Salad or Slaw, Beverages, Dessert included St. Cecilia Church, 434 Norton Road, Columbus. of marriage. Cost $25 per couple, including lunch 6:30 p.m., support group meeting, 2744 Dover $10 Adults, $5 Kids - Carryouts available Begins after 8:15 a.m. Mass; continues to 5 p.m. and snacks. Concludes with Mass. Road, Columbus (Christ the King convent, first Saturday. First Saturday Mass at Holy Family building west of church). 614-718-0227, 614-309- Eucharistic Adoration at Columbus St. Peter 9 a.m., Holy Family Church, 584 W. Broad St., 2651, 614-309-0157 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Columbus. First Saturday Mass for world peace Diocesan Honor Choir Concert St. MARGARET OF CORTONA CHURCH Row Road, Columbus. First Friday Eucharistic and in reparation for blasphemies against the 6:30 p.m., St. John Neumann Church, 9633 E. 1600 N. Hague Ave, Columbus adoration in day chapel. Virgin Mary. 614-221-4323, extension 329 State Route 37, Sunbury. 11th annual diocesan First Friday Masses at Holy Family Lay Missionaries of Charity Day of Prayer honor choir concert, featuring students from 21st Annual 9 a.m., 12:15 and 7 p.m., Holy Family Church, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. John the Baptist Church, 720 12 diocesan schools and the Ohio Dominican “Best Fish Fry Dinner in Town!” 584 W. Broad St., Columbus. First Friday Masses Hamlet St., Columbus. Monthly day of prayer for University choir. Fridays during Lent, March 8 - April 12, in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Columbus chapter of Lay Missionaries of Charity. Our Lady of Peace Men’s Bible Study 4:30 - 7:30 PM Monthly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City 7 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Church, 20 E. Fried Ocean Perch or Baked Cod, with French Fries, Baked Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 5225 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., Dominion Blvd., Columbus. Bible study of Potato, Sweet Potato, Macaroni & Cheese, Cole Slaw, Refugee Road, Columbus. Begins after 9 a.m. Plain City. Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed Sunday’s readings. Applesauce, Roll & Butter, and Homemade Desserts. Mass; continues through 6 p.m. Holy Hour. by rosary and confession. ‘Pivotal Players’ Series at Seton Free coffee! Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club Centering Prayer Group Meeting 7 to 8:45 p.m., Herrmann Hall, St. Elizabeth Seton Adults - $10; Seniors - $9.50; Children 10 & under - $5; 12:15 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant 10:30 a.m. to noon, Corpus Christi Center Parish, 600 Hill Road North, Pickerington. The Free under 3 Ave., Columbus. Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club of Peace, 1111 E. Stewart Ave., Columbus. story of St. Francis of Assisi, part of Bishop Robert Pop, Beer, Seconds & Carryouts available. Info: 279-1690 meeting, with talk titled “Have Faith in Education” Centering prayer group meeting, beginning with Barron’s Pivotal Players video series. by diocesan school Superintendent Adam Dufault. silent prayer, followed by Contemplative Outreach $10 donation requested. DVD and discussion. 614-512-3731 8-10, MONDAY-WEDNESDAY St. Christopher Church Living Stations at St. John Neumann ‘Conversations With My Molester’ Parish Mission at Columbus St. Patrick Laenten Past Dinner 6:45 to 7:30 p.m., St. John Neumann Church, 7 p.m., St. Thomas More Newman Center, 64 W. 7 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., 1420 Grandview Avenue / Trinity School Cafeteria 9633 E. State Route 37, Sunbury. Living Stations Lane Ave., Columbus. “Conversations With My Columbus. Parish mission with Father Clement Fridays – March 8 thru April 12 of the Cross presented by high school youth. Molester,” a presentation by priest sexual abuse Dickie, OP. Theme: “Dying in the Light of Christ.” 5PM to 7PM Byzantine Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts survivor Michael Mack, followed by a discussion Parish Mission at St. Joan of Arc 7 p.m., St. John Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic with Mack and clergy. 614-291-4674 7 p.m., St. Joan of Arc Church, 10700 Liberty $ 8 for adults / $ 5 for kids / $ 30 per Family Church, 5858 Cleveland Ave., Columbus. Liturgy Road, Powell. Parish mission with William Heyer, Meatless Pasta Sauce provided by local area restaurants of the Presanctified Gifts, a Vespers service with 7, SUNDAY architect for several diocesan churches. Theme: March 29 - Z Cucina di Spirito Holy Eucharist. 614-882-7578 Exposition at Our Lady of Mount Carmel “Understanding Sacred Architecture.” April 5 – TAT Ristorante Eucharistic Vigil at Holy Cross 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Our Lady of Mount Carmel April 12 – Bravo Cucina Italiana Holy Cross Church, 205 S. 5th St., Columbus. Church, 5133 Walnut Road S.E., Buckeye Lake. 9, TUESDAY 7:30 p.m. Mass, followed by Exposition of the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament each Sunday Calix Society Meeting Blessed Sacrament with various prayers, ending during Lent. 740-928-3266 6 p.m., Panera restaurant, 4519 N. High St., St Catharine's K of C Fish Fry with Benediction around 11. St. Christopher Adult Religious Education Columbus. Monthly meeting of the Calix Society, 500 S Gould Rd, Columbus All-Night Exposition at Our Lady of Victory 10 to 11:20 a.m., Cafeteria, Trinity Catholic School, an association of Catholic alcoholics. Preceded Our Lady of Victory Church, 1559 Roxbury Road, 1440 Grandview Ave., Columbus. Ohio Dominican by 5:30 p.m. Mass at Our Lady of Peace Church, Friday, March 8, 15 & April 5, 12, Columbus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament University history professor Kathleen Riley across street from meeting site. 4:30-7:30 pm from 8 p.m. until Mass at 8 a.m. Saturday. speaks on “The Berrigan Brothers and the Peace Rosary for Life at St. Joan of Arc ALLT YOU CAN EA Movement in the 1960s.” Following 6:15 p.m. Mass, St. Joan of Arc Church, Dine-in, Carry-out & Drive-thru 5-6, FRIDAY-SATURDAY Seasons of Hope Bereavement Ministry 10700 Liberty Road, Powell. Recital of Rosary for Adults $10; Seniors (65+) $8: Children (under 12) $5; Cristo Rey Presents ‘The Exonerated’ 2 to 4 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Church, 20 E. Life, sponsored by church’s respect life committee. 7:30 p.m., Cristo Rey High School, 400 E. Town Dominion Blvd., Columbus. Third meeting of EnCourage Ministry Monthly Meeting Under 5 Free St., Columbus. Staged reading of The Exonerated, six-week support group sponsored by Seasons 6:30 p.m., EnCourage, an approved diocesan Fried Ocean Perch, Baked Cod, Fries, Mac & cheese, a play about six wrongfully convicted death row of Hope bereavement ministry for those who ministry for families and friends of persons who Coleslaw, Applesauce, Rolls, Dessert & Beverage. survivors. Admission is a donation to Metropolitan have lost a loved one, sponsored by North High experience same-sex attraction. Confidentiality is Beer and wine available for purchase. Community Services-TOUCH. Deanery. Contact [email protected]. maintained. Call for site. 614-296-7404 Prayer for the Nation at St. Matthew Abortion Recovery Network Group 5-7, FRIDAY-SUNDAY 3 p.m., St. Matthew Church, 807 Havens Corners 7 p.m., Pregnancy Decision Health Center, 665 Watterson Presents ‘The Addams Family’ Road, Gahanna. Monthly Holy Hour of prayer for E. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus. Abortion LENTEN FISH FRY 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Bishop the nation, including the Divine Mercy Chaplet recovery network group meeting for anyone Fridays 5-8 pm, Mar 8-Apr12 Watterson High School, 99 E. Cooke Road, and the rosary. 614-471-0212 interested in recovering from abortion or who has ST. MICHAEL CHURCH Columbus. School drama department presents the Sung Vespers at Cathedral been through a recovery program. 614-721-2100 5750 N. High St., Worthington musical The Addams Family. 614-268-8671 4:45 p.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., ‘Angels 101’ at Marion St. Mary FISH dINNERsh dinner: reg $9; small $7 Columbus. Sung Vespers with the cathedral choir. 7 p.m., Moira Hall, St. Mary Church, 251 N. Main 6, SATURDAY ‘The Wild Goose Is Loose’ at Christ the King St., Marion. “Angels 101” program with Deacon macaroni/cheese dinner $7 Fatima Devotions at Columbus St. Patrick 5 to 7 p.m., Christ the King Church, 2777 E. Todd Tucky. 740-382-2118 sides: clam chowder, mac/cheese $2 7 a.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., Livingston Ave., Columbus (enter at daily Mass desserts $1 Columbus. Mass, followed by devotions to Our entrance). Lenten preparation program featuring 10-14, WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY Dine In, Drive Thru & Carryout Lady of Fatima, preceded by confessions. The Wild Goose Is Loose DVD series on the Holy Three Bags Full Consignment Sale YCP Retreat at Jubilee Museum Spirit with Father Dave Pivonka, TOR. 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Jubilee Museum, 57 Spanish Mass at Columbus St. Peter Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. S. Grubb St., Columbus. Retreat sponsored by 7 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (selected items APRIL diocesan Young Catholic Professionals group.` Columbus. Mass in Spanish, with confessions from half-price Friday night and Saturday), Hartford First Saturday Devotion at St. Joan of Arc 6 to 7. 706-761-4054 or 614-294-7702 Fairgrounds, 14028 Fairgrounds Road, Croton. 4-5, THURSDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 a.m., St. Joan of Arc Church, 10700 Liberty Compline at Cathedral Three Bags Full sale of children’s consignment 33 Hours of Adoration at Resurrection Road, Powell. Mass, followed by rosary in 9 p.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., items. 614-561-5300 Catholic Times 18 April 7, 2019

BUSINESS MANAGER – ACCOUNTANT POSITION AVAILABLE St. Mary Mother of God St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in north suburban Columbus is seeking a Catholic Church in German Village full-time Business Manager and Accountant able to start at the beginning of June 2019. The new hire would enjoy a month of mentoring by the retiring Business Manager.

Holy Week Schedule In brief, the Business Manager and Accountant administers all parish business operations, including payroll, employee benefits, personnel and office manage- St. Mary Church will open on Palm Sunday. ment, bill paying, cash flow management, bookkeeping, collections, insurance Share Holy Week with us. programs, financial statements and budgets; attends meetings with the Parish Finance Council; oversees the computer network and assists the pastor in making

parish policies. Palm Sunday – April 13th (Saturday) 4:00 p.m. Mass The Business Manager must have strong management and accounting skills, th flexibility and aptitude in order to handle diverse and simultaneous duties.To April 14 (Sunday) 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft 2:00 p.m. – Organ Concert in church, Office Word, Excel, Outlook and QuickBooks and the ability to learn the diocesan payroll system. Excellent oral, written communication and human relations skills followed by reception are essential. 8:00 p.m. – “King of Kings” (silent movie) Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and manage- in church with organ accompaniment ment experience. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Monday of Holy Week – April 15th - 8:30 a.m. Latin Mass Send resumes, with references, to the Business Manager, Mike Luis, C.P.A., J.D., at Tuesday of Holy Week – April 16th – 8:30 a.m. Latin Mass St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235. Wednesday of Holy Week – April 17th - 5:30 p.m. Latin Mass DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (DRE) POSITION AVAILABLE 9:00 p.m. Tenebrae (chanted in Latin)

St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in north suburban Columbus is seeking a full- Holy Thursday – time Director of Religious Education (DRE) able to start at the beginning of June April 18th - 9:00 a.m. - (Latin) Mass 2019. The new hire would enjoy a month of mentoring by the retiring DRE. 7:00 p.m. – (English) Mass of the Lord’s Supper St. Peter has 2,500 families, with about 500 children and teens enrolled in our 9:00 p.m. – Tenebrae (chanted in Latin) Parish School of Religion (PSR) and RCIA teen program. The DRE is responsible for coordinating the elementary, junior high, and RCIA teen programs; planning and organizing for First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, and the Good Friday – Confirmation Retreat, including associated liturgies; directly supervising individual April 19th - 9:00 a.m. – Good Friday Liturgy (Latin) coordinators; securing and training volunteers; budgeting and calendar prepa- rations; writing weekly newsletters and bulletin articles; overseeing meetings of 3:00 p.m. - Liturgy of the Word, catechists; running PSR registration and Vacation Bible School (VBS) registration; Veneration of the Cross and making PSR policies in conjunction with the Pastor. and Holy Communion (English) Hours are Monday through Thursday, 34-40 hours a week when PSR is in session 7:00 p.m. – Stations of the Cross (which includes two evenings a week) and 28-30 hours a week outside the school 9:00 p.m. – Tenebrae (chanted in Latin) terms. Applicants must have either a master’s degree in Theology (M.A., M.Div.) or Ed- Easter Vigil – ucation (M.Ed.) or a bachelor’s degree in Theology or Education, and a minimum Saturday, April 20th – of three years’ experience administering a Parish School of Religion. Salary is commensurate with experience. 7:00 a.m. – Traditional Easter Vigil Latin Mass 8:30 p.m. - Service of Light, Liturgy of the Word, Send resumes, with references, to the Director of Religious Education, Maureen Luis, Ph.D., at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, Colum- Baptism, Eucharist and Mass bus, Ohio 43235. Easter Sunday – April 21st 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. – Mass in Celebration of the THIS LENT Resurrection of Our Lord

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