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January 17, 2021 • SECOND SUNDAY of ORDINARY TIME • Volume 70:8 CatholicThe TIMES The Diocese of Columbus’ News Source January 17, 2021 • SECOND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME • Volume 70:8 Inside this issue MLK Day: The annual Martin Luther King Day celebration at Columbus Holy Rosary-St. John Church, the oldest such event in central Ohio, will be held virtually this year as the national civic holiday approaches on Monday, Jan. 18, Page 2 Domestic church: A series of articles on the “Liturgy of the Domestic Church” written by Dr. Greg Popcak and promoted by the diocesan Office for Marriage and Family Life begins this week and continues for the next eight months, Page 3 January saints: Sts. Timothy and Titus, whose feast day is Jan. 26, shared a special relationship with St. Paul, who considered them his spiritual sons, and they courageously lived out the Gospel message, Page 5 ANNUAL DIOCESAN RESPECT LIFE MASS, ROE REMEMBRANCE SET FOR JAN. 22 Pages 8-10 Catholic Times 2 January 17, 2021 Local news and events Holy Rosary-St. John to celebrate MLK Day online Father Reynaldo S. Taylor (pic- the 2016 Miami International Organ agencies and nonprofit organizations our mission to provide both academic tured), pastor of Cincinnati St. Joseph Competition, and first place at the Ar- the ability to provide employees with excellence and an authentic Catholic Church, will be the thur Poister Organ Competition and continuing education options to help education experience to our students.” featured speaker at the John Rodland Memorial Organ Com- their organization foster innovation, annual Martin Luther petition, both in 2014. identify and keep top talent and pro- 24-hour vigil scheduled King Day celebration vide employees with the opportunity to sponsored online this at Mattingly Settlement Ohio Dominican conducting enhance their professional credentials. A 24-hour vigil for life will take year by Columbus Employees of Columbus diocesan Holy Rosary-St. John drive-thru admission day place at Mattingly Settlement St. Students interested in enrolling at schools, as well as their spouses and Mary Church, 6280 St. Mary Road Church. dependents, will be able to waive their Bishop Robert Ohio Dominican University (ODU) (off Creamery Road), near Nashport, will have an opportunity to begin application fee to ODU and to take as to coincide with the anniversary of the Brennan and Father many as three master’s-level classes tu- Ramon Owera, pastor or complete the admission process U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade from the comfort of their car during ition-free. Groups of at least 15 partici- decision. It will start with Mass at 6 of the church, will provide welcome pants may take as many as three courses and opening remarks. Parish music “Drive-Thru ODU” on Monday, Feb. p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 and continue 15. The event is free and open to any tuition-free, and individuals may take until 6 p.m. Friday Jan. 22. director Vernon Hairston will share one or two tuition-free courses. musical selections and members of high school or college student who The Eucharist will be exposed for wishes to enroll at or transfer to ODU Start dates for the courses are flexi- that entire period. It is necessary to the parish will deliver readings from ble, and the options of attending class Scripture and the writings of Dr. King. during the summer or fall semesters have two persons present at all times. of 2021. on ODU’s campus during the evening, The vigil coincides with the dioce- The program is available for view- online, or possibly on-site at a Colum- ing on the church’s website, www. Participants are invited to visit san pro-life Mass at Columbus St. Jo- ODU’s campus between 11 a.m. and bus diocesan location are available. seph Cathedral on Jan. 22 and with the hrsj.org. Participants may choose to pur- Holy Rosary-St. John has been hon- 12:30 p.m. or 3 and 4:30 p.m. The day of prayer for the legal protection event will take place in the gold park- sue one of several graduate degrees of unborn children being observed by oring Martin Luther King Day every available at ODU, including Master year since the holiday was established ing lot beside the Bishop Griffin the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bish- Student Center at 1215 Sunbury of Education degrees in curriculum ops on that day. in 1986, making its celebration the and instruction or in educational lead- oldest such event in Columbus. Road, Columbus. Participants will have an opportu- ership; Master of Arts degrees in En- Sacred Heart adds weekday nity to complete ODU’s free applica- glish, teaching English to speakers of Principal organist appointed tion; receive an on-the-spot admission other languages or theology; a Master Mass, Adoration, confession of Business Administration degree; or Columbus Sacred Heart Church, at St. Joseph Cathedral decision (for those who begin the ad- 893 Hamlet St., added an 8 p.m. Mass Amanda Mole has been appointed mission process online); discuss their a Master of Science degree in sport management. from Monday through Thursday each as assistant music director and prin- financial aid package; and submit their week. Mass is preceded by Eucharis- cipal organist at Columbus St. Joseph deposit to become an ODU student “As Columbus’ only comprehen- sive Catholic university, it is fitting tic Adoration from 7 to 8 p.m., with Cathedral, effective Monday, Jan. 25. To learn more or to register, visit confessions heard during Adoration. She succeeds Nicole Simental, who ohiodominican.edu/DriveThru. For that we seek creative and effective is leaving the position to enter the first more information, contact admis- ways to partner with schools within stage of formation with the Order of [email protected] or (614) the Diocese of Columbus to provide Daughters of Peter Claver the Most Holy Savior, better known as 251-4500. Learn more about the bene- their dedicated teachers, staff and em- assist YWCA shelter the Bridgettine Sisters. fits of transferring to ODU at ohiodo- ployees the opportunity to enhance The Junior Daughters of the Knights Mole comes to Columbus from minican.edu/Transfer. their credentials, which ultimately of St. Peter Claver Court 298 collected Rochester, New York, where she has enhances the overall experience of its boxes of baby supplies and personal been music director at St. Michael Ohio Dominican, diocese students,” said ODU’s president, Dr. care items for families staying at the Catholic Church. Robert Gervasi. YWCA Family Shelter in Columbus. She has toured as a concert organist announce partnership “We are very pleased that ODU will They delivered pandemic essentials throughout the United States, Europe Ohio Dominican University (ODU) offer its educational partnership pro- such as disinfectant wipes, masks, and Japan, and recently performed a has partnered with the Diocese of Co- gram to our Catholic school staff and hand sanitizer, toilet paper and hair concert at the cathedral. lumbus to offer teachers, staff and ad- families,” said diocesan school Superin- care and feminine hygiene products, She also has been in many inter- ministrators in diocesan schools, as well tendent Adam Dufault. “The capability plus sippy cups for children, baby food national competitions, winning first as their spouses and dependents, an op- to provide ODU’s outstanding gradu- and baby wipes. The organization in- prize at the 2017 International Mu- portunity to complete a number of grad- ate course work at a discounted rate is cludes members from Columbus St. sashino-Tokyo Organ Competition, uate degrees at a discounted rate. a great benefit to our community, and Dominic, Holy Rosary-St. John and first place and the audience prize at ODU’s educational partnership pro- the program will contribute greatly in St. Thomas the Apostle churches. gram gives corporations, government Front Page photo: Bishop Robert J. Brennan: President & Publisher RESPECT LIFE Doug Bean: Editor ([email protected]) The Respect Life Mass at St. Tim Puet: Reporter ([email protected]) K. Colston-Woodruff: Graphic Designer Joseph Cathedral and the Mailing Address: 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH 43215 Roe Remembrance at the Copyright © 2021. All rights reserved. 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January 17, 2021 Catholic Times 3 Society for Propagation of the Faith Message from the Bishop Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, material needs, membership benefits missionaries Through the Society for the Prop- minister to By Sister Zephrina Mary GracyKutty, FIH works of charity. agation of the Faith, we partake in the sick, teach Director, Diocesan Missions Office The Society for the Propagation the Church’s mission to bring the children, pre- of the Faith was founded in 1822 by message of God’s Kingdom of love, pare adults for a French girl named Pauline Jaricot mercy and forgiveness. The week- baptism, and Jan. 16-17 is membership renewal who wished to support the missions. end of Saturday and Sunday, Jan. bring help to weekend for the Society for the Prop- Her plan was to form groups of 10 16-17 will be when the membership the suffering agation of the Faith.
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