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January 17, 2021 • SECOND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME • Volume 70:8

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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

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Please allow two to four weeks for change of address. 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. Society members, persons into “circles,” each of whom drive of the Society for the Propaga- in this time of living or deceased, receive the graces would organize another group of 10. tion of the Faith takes place. challenges. I of 15,000 Masses offered each day These groups would be formed into With our membership, we make a implore you to by missionaries. In addition, Mass is units of 100 and the hundreds into special commitment to the Church’s support mis- offered daily in St. Peter’s Basilica in thousands, each with its own leader. mission “to all peoples and nations” sionaries to bring God’s presence Rome for society members. Every group member was expected by pledging daily prayer and finan- to the abandoned, marginalized and To join the society, or to renew your to make a weekly monetary offering cial help to the Society. The mission neglected. membership, you can enclose your to, and pray daily for, the missions. dioceses worldwide, priests, reli- I invite all of you to respond in donation in the “Membership Sun- This became known as the Society for gious brothers and sisters, and lay the most generous way you are able. day” envelope for the missions, which the Propagation of the Faith. Jaricot catechists rely on the prayers and Most grateful to you for your con- is included in your parish’s January had a brilliant vision for economic financial assistance of the Society’s tinuing generosity and support, es- packet of collection envelopes. and social renewal in a time when the members. pecially in this time of affliction. The COVID-19 global pandemic Church was reaching out to evange- During this COVID-19 pandem- I remain, has affected all ministries, and we are lize the remotest corners of the world. ic, the missionaries count on your called to respond to those affected by Her idea greatly contributed to the life support as they help young people Sincerely yours in Christ, it. These efforts, however, cannot take search for the meaning of life, com- Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan us away from our priorities, and we fort refugees in their spiritual and Bishop of Columbus can collaborate with others in heroic See SOCIETY, Page 16 How do we begin renewing Catholic family life? This column is the first in a series Sunday Visitor Institute, Holy Cross Paul -- Catholicism has a well-devel- urgy of your domestic church. of eight articles on the “Liturgy of the Family Ministries and the McGrath oped theology of family, what that The word “liturgy” means “public Domestic Church” that will take you Institute for Church Life, the Sym- theology actually means, practical- act of worship.” To say that your fam- through aspects of making your home posium was a gathering of more than ly speaking, to the average Catholic ily life is liturgical means that when a domestic church and living Catholic 50 theologians, social scientists and family hasn’t been developed in any your family is filled with sacramen- family life. For questions or to learn pastoral ministry professionals who meaningful way. tal grace and united in the mission of more, contact the Diocesan Marriage have an international reputation for As a result of the discussions that sharing Christ’s love with each other & Family Life Office at 614-241-2560 their writings on family and faith. The resulted in response to these ques- and the world, every part of your fam- or [email protected]. Symposium’s mission was to develop tions, we were blessed to be able to ily life becomes a way to worship God a vision for renewing Catholic family emerge from the Symposium with a and experience him more meaningful- By Greg Popcak life. To accomplish our goal, we fo- new vision for both Catholic family ly. The Liturgy of Domestic Church cused on four critical questions. spirituality and family ministry. This Life helps families experience ev- Jesus is standing at the door of your 1.Are Catholic families meant to re- vision reflects both an authentically erything we do -- from changing dia- home. Do you know how to let him in? late differently to each other than our Catholic theology of family and the pers, to making meals, to paying bills, Generally speaking, Catholics tend non-Catholic counterparts? If so, how? best insights the social sciences have to maintaining the home and raising to think of family life as a distrac- 2. Because most of what we think of to offer regarding what it takes to cre- kids, and all the rest — as a little way tion from living a holy life. We think as “Catholic spirituality” is drawn from ate a truly healthy, dynamic, faithul of holiness and an actual ministry that Church is the place we encounter the monastic and clerical traditions, it family life and pass our faith on to our builds the Kingdom of God. Christ and our parish or community is doesn’t fit neatly into messy family life. kids. Likewise, instead of saying “ev- In the next few columns, I’ll unpack where we do ministry. Home is most- What would an authentic, family-based ery family has to do X,” the model of- how you can live this vision in your ly just in the way. spirituality actually look like? fers a framework that allows families home. For now, just know that Jesus But that isn’t how it’s meant to be. 3. Most of our ministry efforts as a to bring their own unique experienc- is knocking on your door longing to The Church says that your family is Church are spent chasing after sheep es, life and culture to bear on it. In a be invited to be part of your fami- meant to be a “domestic church.” As- that should never have been lost in sense, the model allows every Catho- ly. Invite him in. Let him show you suming your participation in the sac- the first place; kids raised in Catholic lic family to sing from the same sheet how to transform your messy family ramental life of the church, your home households. How can Catholic families of music, even though you might play life into a dynamic domestic church. is meant to be the primary place you do a better job of practicing intention- the song on different instruments and Learn how at our Facebook Discus- encounter Christ in your day-to-day al discipleship at home and raising the arrange it and harmonize with it in sion Group: CatholicHŌM—Family life. Your family life is an actual min- next generation of intentional disciples? Discipleship. istry of the church (Familiaris Con- 4. How can Catholic families be- your own unique way. sortio #39). come what the Church says they’re We call this vision the Liturgy of That probably sounds great in theo- meant to be; namely, the primary en- Domestic Chruch Life. Other authors, Greg Popcak is the executive di- ry, but what does it mean in real life? gines of evangelization and outposts most notably, Cardinal Marc Ouellet rector of the Peyton Institute for Do- In July 2019, my organization, of positive social change? in his book, Divine Likeness, have ar- mestic Church Life (PeytonFamilyIn- CatholicCounselors.com, hosted the Remarkably, these questions have gued that Catholic family life is litur- stitute.org) and members of the U.S. Symposium on Catholic Family Life never been explored in a systemat- gical. Our model builds on this idea Conference of Catholic Bishops Na- and Spirituality at the University of ic way in the history of the Church. and describes the different rites (i.e., tional Advisory Board for Marriage Notre Dame. Sponsored by the Our Although -- largely thanks to St. John building blocks) that make up the lit- and Family Ministry. Catholic Times 4 January 17, 2021 New year – new thoughts As 2021 begins, our focus should be on how we nities? can make this new year better than the last. I ini- FAITH IN ACTION -- Take notice of what’s going on around me – sa- tially thought that it would be a very low bar. After Erin Cordle vor the moment? the rioting at the nation’s capital last Wednesday, I Pope Francis’ decree reaffirms St. Joseph’s pa- Erin Cordle is associate director of the diocesan have had to rethink that; however, I believe it can Office for Social Concerns. tronage in the Church and also grants a plenary be done. I want us to realize that we can be both a indulgence to Catholics who recite any approved masterpiece and a work in progress. We are called strengthen their life of faith daily in the complete prayer or act of piety in honor of St. Joseph, espe- to read the signs of the times and, with a strong un- fulfillment of God’s will.” cially on March 19, the saint’s solemnity date, and derstanding of Catholic Social Teaching, we are to This makes sense as we end the first year of a May 1, the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker. respond to the challenges before us and in order to pandemic by realizing that many people have made The three conditions for receiving a plenary in- move closer to God’s kingdom. hidden sacrifices during the crisis in order to pro- dulgence are sacramental confession, the reception Pope Francis reminds us that “Hope is bold.” – tect others – just as St. Joseph protected Jesus as he of Holy Communion and prayer for the pope’s in- (Fratelli Tutti 55) So the question is, how can we grew up. tentions. make the most of the new year – a better year for us So I think each of us can discover in Joseph -- the I like this addition, “In the current context of all? In the same document, he calls us to prepare person who goes unnoticed, a daily, discreet, and health emergency, the gift of the plenary indulgence the future not just prepare for the future. hidden presence as an intercessor, a support and a is particularly extended to the elderly, the sick, the For this Catholic calendar year, Pope Francis has guide in times of trouble. Someone we can emulate. dying and all those who for legitimate reasons are given us a model – St. Joseph – with his Decem- St. Joseph reminds us that those who appear hid- unable to leave the house, who, with a soul detached ber 8 decree entitled Patris Corde (“With a father’s den or in the shadows can play an incomparable from any sin and with the intention of fulfilling, as heart”). role in each other’s lives. soon as possible, the three usual conditions, in their In the Gospels, St. Joseph appears as a strong and So how can we make this new year the best? own home or where the impediment keeps them, courageous man, a working man, yet in his heart Consider spending some time meditating on one or may recite an act of piety in honor of St. Joseph, there is great tenderness that is not the virtue of the more or all of the following. How can I: comfort of the sick and patron of a happy death, weak but rather a sign of strength of spirit and a -- Make this new year be better than last year – offering with trust in God the pains and discomforts capacity for concern, for compassion, for genuine better for all of us? of their lives.” openness to others, for love. -- Include those who are missing from the center Please remember: Pope Francis calls us to pre- Pope Pius IX proclaimed St. Joseph patron of the – who are still marginalized? pare the future not just prepare for the future. Universal Church on Dec. 8, 1870 (in the decree -- Be more active – even a small response help – A prayer to St. Joseph: Hail, Guardian of the Re- Quemadmodum Deus). do something nice, thank someone, smile? deemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you A Year of St. Joseph is in honor of the 150th an- -- Be more grateful – remember that the greatest God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her niversary of the saint’s proclamation as patron of prayer is one of thanksgiving? trust; with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, the Universal Church. According to his decree, our -- Keep learning – be open to new things? to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the pope established a Year of St. Joseph so that “every -- Not get so busy that I miss important opportu- path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage, member of the faithful, following his example, may and defend us from every evil. Amen. Blessings of televised Christmas Mass: Childlike faith, gift of Jesus in Eucharist By Michele Williams was so incredible was that every single when the camera panned the congre- a week, the chapel is distinctly Catho- one of us could smell the incense - all gation, which was small and spread lic. I really look forward to returning to Christmas and New Year’s have come the way in Marysville! The rec room throughout the cathedral. There was a in-person Masses; it is one of my big- and gone. The holiday decorations have was suddenly perfumed and that kind of family with a little girl in a red Christ- gest hopes for the upcoming months. I been packed up and put away. New sensory miracle could have only come mas dress who was climbing all over want to play piano and lead our congre- Year’s resolutions have been made and from God. It was truly wondrous. the pews. Her mother kept trying to gation in songs of praise and worship. I possibly broken by now. But I want you As Mass continued, I realized a few corral her, but she would wriggle free want to have that feeling of community to think back and remember Christmas differences that I had forgotten over and continue her quiet escapades. and cohesiveness that was taken away Day. Close your eyes and picture what the years. In ORW, we don’t have Clearly, this little angel had the requi- by COVID last March. you were doing, who you were with, pews or kneelers, and the concrete site extra-high energy of a 4-year-old But most of all, I want to receive the what you prayed for, how you felt. floor is very unforgiving, so we stand at Christmas Mass, and her mom was body and blood of Jesus in the Eucha- What are your best memories? instead of kneel. Being a musician, I no match for that. rist. Not just spiritually from the TV Here is one of mine: watching remain parked behind the piano except I only saw her play in the pews for Mass, but physically, and at long last, Christmas Mass from St. Joseph Ca- for the Gospel reading, so I am quite a few moments, but it had a profound be truly satisfied. Perhaps you can thedral on NBC4. I watched it with out of practice with the sit/kneel/stand impact on me. It made the Mass expe- relate to that desire? Until then, I’m five other Catholics in our living unit’s routine. My peers have conformed to rience much more natural and whole. holding on to one particular phrase rec room inside the Ohio Reformato- the prison version as well, so we pret- It completed the scene and brought it from Mass (before the changes): “... ry for Women. We had the rec room ty much stayed in our chairs. to life. What is Christmas Mass with- as we wait in joyful hope for the com- to ourselves for the hour so we could The best part of the televised Mass out innocent children climbing around ing of our savior, Jesus Christ.” I’m participate freely and comfortably. I for me is not what you may think. on everything and trying to get a bet- thinking more literally in this case, was quite grateful to the unit staff for Without question, Bishop Brennan’s ter look at baby Jesus in the manger? because I can’t wait to celebrate His allowing that to happen. And, I knew homily was heartfelt and comforting. I miss being in an actual church with coming into our small chapel and fill- my parents were watching the Mass at I was very encouraged by his words entire families. I’d give anything to be ing us with His real presence in Holy home, so we were together in spirit. and prayers. Definitely, the decora- there with mine because it has been 27 Communion at Mass again. The first thing that got our tiny inmate tions were beautiful, the music was years since we attended Mass together. I pray the same for you: not only congregation’s attention was when heavenly, and the creche was just as it There’s nothing wrong with ORW’s that you see Jesus in the playful tod- Bishop Brennan blessed the altar with should be, with all the figures in their tin-walled, multi-purpose, nonde- dlers, but that you can celebrate His incense. As he raised the thurible and proper places (as opposed to the one nominational building that houses the real presence at Mass soon, too. swung it, the sound of light clanging in Mom and Dad’s living room with chapel, but it certainly doesn’t have against the chain was audible. But what the cow in the hayloft). the same feng shui. We make do with Michele Williams is an inmate at the For me, the best part of Mass was what we have, though, and for an hour Ohio Reformatory for Women. January 17, 2021 Catholic Times 5 Catholic coherence, Catholic integrity In 2007, the bishops of Latin America and the It would be a mistake to confuse the proper au- Caribbean completed their fifth general conference tonomy exercised by Catholics in political life with with a final report, known from the Brazilian city THE CATHOLIC DIFFERENCE the claim of a principle that prescinds from the where they met as the “Aparecida Document.” Its George Weigel moral and social teaching of the Church. … It is principal authors included Cardinal Jorge Mario a question of the lay Catholic’s duty to be morally Bergoglio, SJ, then the archbishop of Buenos Aires. George Weigel is the Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Cen- coherent, found within one’s conscience, which is Thanks to the efforts of the future pope and others, ter in Washington, D.C. one and indivisible. (As the Second Vatican Coun- the Aparecida Document remains an exemplary de- ` cil’s Decree on the Lay Apostolate taught), “There scription of what it means to be the Church of the cannot be two parallel lives in their existence: on New Evangelization – and not only in Latin Ameri- the one hand, the so-called ‘spiritual life,’ with its ca. Paragraph 436 of the Aparecida Document is of for permissive abortion and euthanasia laws), his values and demands; and on the other, the so-called particular interest in the United States today: pastor should meet with him, instructing him about ‘secular life,’ that is, life in a family, at work, in so- We hope that legislators, heads of government, the Church’s teaching, informing him that he is not cial responsibilities, in the responsibilities of public and health professionals, conscious of the dignity of to present himself for Holy Communion until he life and in culture.” human life and of the rootedness of the family in our brings to an end the objective situation of sin, and As the Aparecida Document and the CDF Doc- peoples, will defend and protect it from the abom- warning him that he will otherwise be denied the trinal Note demonstrate, concern for the Church’s inable crimes of abortion and euthanasia; that is Eucharist. Eucharistic coherence in situations in which Cath- their responsibility … We must adhere to “Eucha- When “the precautionary measures have not had olic public officials facilitate grave evils yet insist ristic coherence,” that is, be conscious that they ( their effect or in (circumstances in) which they were on receiving Holy Communion is not the personal i.e., legislators, heads of government, and health not possible,” and the person in question, with ob- crotchet of certain American bishops; it is the uni- professionals) cannot receive holy communion and stinate persistence, still present himself to receive versal Church’s concern, because it involves the in- at the same time act with deeds or words against the the Holy Eucharist, “the minister of Holy Commu- tegrity of the sacramental sources of the Church’s commandments, particularly when abortion, eutha- nion must refuse to distribute it”… This decision, life. Aparecida and CDF underscore that bishops nasia, and other grave crimes against life and the properly speaking, is not a sanction or penalty. Nor who maintain the Church’s Eucharistic integrity family are encouraged. is the minister of Holy Communion passing judg- and coherence are not acting politically or puni- This unambiguous teaching by the bishops of ment on the person’s subjective guilt but rather is tively; those bishops are calling the entire Church Latin America was not – and should not be – a sur- reacting to the person’s public unworthiness to re- to deeper conversion while expressing appropriate, prise. Three years earlier, in 2004, Cardinal Joseph ceive Holy Communion due to an objective situa- indeed necessary, concern for the spiritual well-be- Ratzinger sent a letter to the bishops of the United tion of sin. ing and moral coherence of those under their pas- States, quoting and reaffirming a 2002 declaration In 2002 as well, the Congregation for the Doc- toral care. Both Aparecida and CDF stress that the by the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts that trine of the Faith issued a “Doctrinal Note on some moral gravity of the life issues is distinctive, such addressed the issue of Eucharistic coherence with questions regarding the participation of Catholics in that appeals to Catholic officials’ positions on oth- specific reference to Catholic public officials: political life” (signed by Cardinal Ratzinger and pub- er contested matters of public policy (e.g., climate Regarding the grave sin of abortion or euthana- lished by order of Pope John Paul II), which com- change, immigration policy) are unwarranted. sia, when a person’s formal cooperation becomes plemented the Church’s ancient and settled under- Serious Catholics – public officials and ordinary cit- manifest (understood, in the case of a Catholic pol- standing of “Eucharistic coherence” with a plea for izens – will understand these things and conduct them- itician, as his persistently campaigning and voting Catholic public officials to be “morally coherent:” selves accordingly in the challenging months ahead. Timothy and Titus: St. Paul’s spiritual sons By MaryBeth Eberhard first become Jewish to become Christian. Titus spoke out prominently against paganism, It is the desire of all Christian parents that their WALKING WITH THE SAINTS and his prayers and preaching formed many hearts children not only know the Lord but also live his to Christ. Paul’s letter to Titus is a reflection of the Gospel in all that they think, speak and do. Impart- tenderness, trust and affection he had for Titus, as ing this knowledge and helping them to strengthen tion of Paul during one of his trips to Lystra, which well. The letter is a short three chapters but with this relationship with Christ is no easy task. was a city in what is now Turkey. Timothy has been each word carefully selected to impart a deep un- Sts. Timothy and Titus cannot be understood described as a softer soul and one whose compas- derstanding of Christ Jesus and the formation of the without including the special relationship they sion, charity and knowledge allowed him to speak early Church (Titus 3:4-8). Titus 2:3-5 describes my shared with St. Paul, who, through his time with to different classes of people. goal of being a woman. Paul is gentle and firm, giv- them, considered them his spiritual sons and called He was a trusted companion of Paul’s, being left to ing sound reasons but not sending those who strug- for them during his last hours on earth. teach the faith in Philippi, Thessalonica and Berea. gle to fire and brimstone. The letters to Timothy and Titus are some of Toward the end of his life, Paul called Timothy to In times such as these when many are dying, I am Paul’s last. The difference between his earlier let- him, thus showing that Paul considered Timothy a reflecting on the importance of raising my children ters, such as those to the Corinthians, and the letters spiritual son. The two letters written to Timothy are in the ways of Sts. Timothy and Titus. As a mom to Timothy and Titus is the starkness in approach. tender in nature, and the way Paul imparts his words of many, I can look at my children and see both of The letters to the Romans, Galatians and Ephesians onto paper signifies a growth and maturation in his these personalities represented – and a few other are all direct in their communication. The letters to own spiritual journey. saintly friends, too. Timothy and Titus, however, exude a simple ten- He reminds Timothy of the gifts given to him (2 Whether it be in regard to my tenderhearted child derness that gives us a glimpse of a special rela- Timothy 1:7) and to stay strong in adversity and or my firm, resolute and rule-bound one, my mis- tionship, and, because we know that everything in bear witness to the Gospel (2 Timothy 2:3). The pa- sion as a parent is to impart the faith so that it lives Scripture serves a purpose and time, I have been rental undertones of Paul’s writing are recognized within my children. Timothy and Titus took Paul’s reflecting on this relationship.. by any parent whose desire is for the salvation of teaching and courageously lived out the Gospel of Timothy was a young missionary for the Church. their children’s souls. Christ. St. Timothy was martyred for his faith; St. He was a gentle soul whose Jewish grandmother Titus is a figure of strong disposition and fierce Titus died peacefully in old age. and mother imparted to him a strong knowledge of intellect who grew up Greek and a gentile. Paul Their feast day is Jan. 26. They are the patron Scripture. His zeal and knowledge caught the atten- brought him to Jerusalem; it was the example of Ti- saints of stomach illnesses. tus that argued against the doctrine that one must Catholic Times 6 January 17, 2021 Pilgrimages might resume later this year By Tim Puet part of Catholic tradition. No one can versoministries.com or by calling The priests include Father Stash Catholic Times Reporter travel now, and there are still so many (574) 383-9396. Dailey, pastor of Columbus Holy Fam- unknowns that we can’t say when trav- Father Milton Kiocha, AJ, parochi- ily Church and diocesan vicar for re- Travel restrictions resulting from the el will resume, but the development al vicar of Reynoldsburg St. Pius X ligious; Father Christopher Yakkel, COVID-19 pandemic put an end to of vaccines is causing great optimism, Church, hopes to lead a group to his parochial vicar for the Perry County any pilgrimages scheduled after mid- and the floodgates for tourism will native Tanzania for a two-week pil- Consortium of Parishes; and Father March in 2020. But now that several open once enough people are vaccinat- grimage late this year that will com- Fritzner Valcin, administrator of Co- vaccines to counter the virus have been ed.” bine service and tourism. lumbus St. Francis of Assisi Church. developed, travel planners are cau- For more information about Jerusa- Father Kiocha for several years has The Virgin Mary is said to have ap- tiously planning for pilgrims to begin lem Tours, go to www.jerusalemtours. raised funds to support the education of peared to six young people at Medju- visiting holy sites later this year. com or call (888) 773-3133. orphans from grade school to college gorje in 1981. The Vatican has yet to Donna Jollay of Columbus-based Je- Verso Ministries of South Bend, age and the creation of income-gener- rule on the authenticity of the appari- rusalem Tours, which has specialized in Indiana, had more than 20 pilgrimag- ating projects such as raising chickens tions, but in 2019, it permitted orga- faith-oriented pilgrimages to the Holy es planned for 2020 and was able to and eggs for poor families in the Tan- nized pilgrimages to the site, saying Land, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Fatima, complete four – two to the Holy Land, zanian municipality of Moshi, at the that for countless pilgrims, Medjugorje Lourdes and elsewhere for more than one high-school pilgrimage to Greece foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. has been a place of authentic prayer 40 years, said the company has about and one pilgrimage for young adults During his planned visit, he and and spiritual deepening, and that many 30 religion-based tours planned for this to Catholic-related sites in Kentucky – his fellow pilgrims will spend about visitors to the site have experienced year, most in the fall. Three of them, all before the pandemic hit in mid-March. a week paving an elementary school “abundant fruits of grace.” to the Holy Land, will be led by Catho- Stephanie Petrie, the company’s playground in the village of Mrawi. Lane said that until she first visited lic priests, one of whom is Father Tom associate director of operations, said He said the project will cost about Medjugorje in 1990, she attended Mass Gardner, parochial vicar at New Phil- it also canceled seven pilgrimag- $25,000, about $4,000 of which has occasionally, and that was the extent of adelphia Sacred Heart and Dennison es scheduled in the first five months been raised. “The children come to her practice of the faith. Her pilgrim- Immaculate Conception churches. His of this year. It’s hoping to resume its school dressed wearing white shirts age there led to a hunger to learn more pilgrimage will take place Nov. 8-17. schedule in June with a visit to Ireland and dress pants every day, but by the about the Church, and, until last year, Jollay said Jerusalem Tours has for young adults, co-hosted by the Di- time they’re done playing in the un- she had returned to the site every year. scheduled 12 Catholic-oriented pil- ocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, and paved area that’s available, everyone’s She began leading pilgrimages there grimages for 2022. Three will be to the a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. a mess,” he said. “So we’re going to in 2009. Her most recent visit had 53 Holy Land. The other nine will be to If travel has resumed, the company fix that. The students seem to learn pilgrims, including two priests and a Europe, and all will include the 42nd hopes to host at least a dozen more better when they look well, and their Dominican sister. renewal of the famed passion play in pilgrimages to the Holy Land, Italy, parents will appreciate not having to Lane may be reached at (614) 361- Oberammergau, Germany, that is pre- France, Ireland and the Camino de get so much dust and mud out of the 1042 or [email protected]. sented once every 10 years from mid- Santiago in Spain. This year has been children’s clothes.” Proximo Travel, based in Auburn, May to early October. proclaimed a Holy Year for the Cathe- The trip also will include five days Massachusetts, had 250 pilgrimages The passion play was to have been dral of Santiago de Compostela, which on safari at Gorongosa National Park scheduled for 2020 that were resched- performed in 2020, but the COVID-19 is the site of the tomb of St. James the in Mozambique. Gorongosa is one of uled to this year and 2022, said compa- pandemic forced a two-year postpone- Apostle and the destination for the the most biodiverse places on the plan- ny representative Anthony Emilio. ment. The villagers of Oberammer- Camino pilgrimage route. This means et. Visitors have a chance to see ev- He also said the company plans 50 gau began staging the play in 1634 in pilgrims who walk the Camino route erything from lions, elephants, hippos other pilgrimages this year, if condi- thanks for being spared from the bu- and pass through the cathedral’s Holy and zebras in their natural environment tions permit. Its first scheduled pil- bonic plague that raged through Eu- Door are granted a plenary indulgence to creatures such as katydids, pyg- grimage will be April 5-15 to the Holy rope in the late 1620s and early 1630s on meeting the conditions of a making my chameleons, worm lizards and a Land. Emilio said each of the com- as a result of that era’s Thirty Years’ sacramental confession and receiv- green-headed oriole that are all unique pany’s pilgrimages is led by a priest, War, killing untold millions. The five- ing Communion, attending Mass, and to Gorongosa. with this year’s schedule including 13 hour, open-air production involves praying for the pope’s intentions. The trip was to have taken place in pilgrimages to either Europe, the Holy more than 2,000 people – about half “We’re hopefully optimistic,” Petrie June 2020, with about a dozen people Land or Guadalupe in Mexico, which the population of Oberammergau. said. “Most pilgrims who planned to signed up. “The coronavirus put every- will have an Ohio priest as chaplain. Priests leading pilgrimages for Jeru- travel with us in 2020 signed up for thing on hold, and now we’re aiming More information is available at salem Tours next year include Father the same trips this year. We’re also for December of this year,” Father Ki- www.proximotravel.com or by calling Peter Asantebwana, parochial vicar planning more than 25 pilgrimages ocha said. “But, of course, that depends (440) 457-7033. of Gahanna St. Matthew Church, and for 2022 and making plans for World on how the virus is affecting things, for Father Peter Gideon of Lancaster St. Youth Day in Lisbon,” which was we won’t put anyone in danger. We do Lourdes among online pilgrimages Mark Church, both of whom were to moved from 2022 to 2023. have room for more people.” The Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes have led trips to the passion play and Verso was founded in 2016 by its To learn more about the service/ in France will host a worldwide online elsewhere in 2020. Other tours spon- current chief executive officer, John safari pilgrimage, call Father Kiocha pilgrimage on July 16, the anniver- sored by the company will be led by Paul Lichon, former director of pil- at (330) 319-1205 or John Swisher at sary of the Virgin Mary’s final appa- Suanne Gettings, pastoral associate at grimages and retreats for the Univer- (614) 477-7730. rition to St. Bernadette Soubirous in the New Albany Church of the Resur- sity of Notre Dame. He said he was in- Cindy Lane of Columbus will be 1858. It will be livestreamed for 15 rection, and Katy Wyatt, former youth spired by past World Youth Day events leading her 21st trip to the well-known hours at www.lourdes-france.org/en/ minister at the same parish. to start the company. pilgrimage site of Medjugorje, Bos- lourdes-united. “People are chomping at the bit” to In response to COVID-19, the com- nia and Herzegovina, Oct. 11-22. She Several other places important to go on pilgrimages once it becomes safe pany offers safe-travel, money-back said five priests and two deacons (who Catholics are offering some kind of to travel overseas again, Jollay said. and flexible-departure programs de- may have been ordained priests by that virtual visit or livestreaming service. “These are their trips of a lifetime, signed to ensure traveler satisfaction. point) and perhaps two women reli- particularly for Catholics because they Details of those and of Verso’s upcom- gious from the Diocese of Columbus are such a long-standing and ingrained ing pilgrimages are available at www. plan to be among the pilgrims. See PILGRIMAGES, Page 16 January 17, 2021 Catholic Times 7 Msgr. Sorohan remembered as pastor, educator, friend The funeral Mass for Msgr. David pecting St. Patrick’s Breastplate or pens to be, and always looking to see Monsignor’s bed, he said something V. Sorohan, 86, who died on Christ- the Irish blessing, but instead, he had the face of Christ in one another by to us that was so profound that the mas Day, Friday, Dec. 25, was cele- a prayer composed by a Dominican doing what we can to help one anoth- bishop included it in his Christmas brated Thursday, Dec. 31, at Colum- saint – St. Thomas Aquinas. er, and to do so out of love. Day homily at St. Joseph Cathedral. bus St. Catharine Church. “Why? Well, the prayer that you see “Anyone who was close to Monsi- “In lying on his hospital bed, know- Msgr. Sorohan was the church’s pas- on Monsignor’s prayer card is a prayer gnor knew of his increasing concern ing that he was not long for this world, tor from 1988 until his retirement in that he prayed often at the beginning for the growing tide of individualism good old Monsignor, a teacher to 2004 and continued to serve the parish of the day and he prayed it from his in this world – the trinity of me, my- the end, he said, ‘This is not what I until 2018, when he moved to the Vil- heart, so let’s connect the dots a little self and I and the mantra of doing what planned, and never did I imagine that las at St. Therese in Columbus. He was bit about this prayer. I want when and how I want it, with it would be like this, but it’s not my in attendance on July 25, 2020, when “This prayer is a tip of Monsignor’s little or no discernment or thought on plan. It’s God’s. And God loves us Bishop Robert Brennan dedicated the hat to his Perry County roots, where the consequences of our actions – no so much that he wants us back.’ Still parish’s new parish center, known as he grew up in New Lexington – the concern for God or Church teaching, teaching us, Dave. Still teaching. the Sorohan Center, and blessed its county where the first Catholic Mass or anyone else. “And later that snowy Christmas new Eucharistic Adoration chapel. in Ohio was celebrated in Somerset “Retired St. Catharine School prin- Eve, I went back to Mount Carmel to Bishop Brennan was principal cel- in 1808 by a Dominican priest, Father cipal Janet Weisner used to remind see how Monsignor was doing. I … ebrant of Msgr. Sorohan’s funeral Edward Fenwick. … her students that choices have conse- went into his room, and … as I ap- Mass, and Father Michael Lumpe, his “Besides Monsignor and his buddy, quences, and if Monsignor ever coun- proached his bed, he began to laugh. successor as the parish’s pastor, was Msgr. (Anthony) Missimi, being part seled you not to do something, it was … I said, ‘Dave, what’s so funny?’ And the homilist. of a state championship basketball because he did not want you to bring he said, ‘Everyone who comes in here Excerpts from Father Lumpe’s team back in 1954, which brought harm to yourself or others, or to sin. to see me is suited up like an astronaut homily follow: great fame to Perry County, Mon- And you may not have wanted to hear and I’m the one who’s dying.’ … “First off, this would not be a Msgr. signor was very proud of being part the word ‘No’ from Monsignor, but if “We laughed about the good times Sorohan liturgy without one of the of what’s called the cradle of Ca- he ever said this to you, he always had we shared as priests with friends, with things he loved to say at Mass, especial- tholicism in Ohio, and he prayed this your best interest at heart. parishioners, and then we prayed to- ly at Masses involving schoolchildren – prayer every day in the morning. … “He cared for you. He loved you, gether and he asked for my blessing. ‘God is good, all the time.’ So true. … “It’s a simple prayer: ‘Grant me, O and sometimes tough love is a part of One of the things that he said was ”Now I think it is a safe bet that Lord my God, a mind to know you, life for all of us, and it’s a hard part of ‘Mike, I can’t thank God enough for everyone in this church today and a heart to seek you, wisdom to find life, but if we truly care for one another the love that he’s given me.’ He was those who are watching us on lives- you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful as Christ cares for us, it is what priests so happy. And I told Dave that you tream via YouTube and Facebook … perseverance in waiting for you, and do. We want to get souls to heaven have the opportunity to thank him all have at least a dozen or two sto- a hope of finally embracing you.’ … and sometime, the answer is ‘No,’ but in person. And I think it was around ries about Msgr. Sorohan that have “I think any of us know that Mon- it’s done so out of love. And if there’s 10:00 in the evening when I left Mon- brought a smile to our faces since we signor had many things he valued, but a lesson for us today, it might be this: signor’s room, and folks, he truly was learned of his death, and if you’re like in particular his Perry County roots, Look at the life of Msgr. Sorohan. at peace. … On Christmas morning, I me, the additional news of his passing his faith, his family and his friends. He “Monsignor would be the first one in got the call that Monsignor had died brought tears. … enjoyed a good game of golf, riding line and admit publicly that he was not peacefully around 5 a.m. “You start thinking about this won- his Vespa … and having a meal and perfect, but then, none of us are. But “So as Monsignor was fond of say- derful priest and friend named Msgr. conversation with friends – sports, es- at many points of our lives, we always ing on his birthday, which is the So- David Sorohan … and notice that pecially Notre Dame football. seem to stop and pause and think and lemnity of the Assumption, ‘The day he was always standing shoulder to “He valued education, especially discern of what truly is of value to us. that Mary went up is the day I came shoulder with anyone in times of chal- Catholic education. … Notice in his And Jesus Christ and his teachings al- down.’ How many times did we hear lenge or sorrow, and it didn’t matter obituary that Monsignor requested, in ways need to be at the top of that list. that, Dave? And now we can add to who you were, Msgr. Sorohan treated lieu of flowers, that donations may be “Christ’s life is a life of love. Christ that, ‘The day that Jesus came down everyone the same. made to support tuition funds here at himself was love personified. And was the day that Monsignor went up.’ “Then there are all the Sorohanisms St. Catharine School and at the school if we simply set forth to walk in the “And these two significant dates in that we’ve heard throughout the years, of his youth, St. Rose of Lima School footsteps of Christ and follow him as the Church are great bookends of Msgr. all the little jokes and pranks that Mon- in New Lexington. … he invites us to do, Christ the good David Vincent Sorohan’s life and the signor would play from time to time, “We’ve all been taught to live a life shepherd will lead us where he wants many books of his life in between those and all the little courtesies that he ex- of love and to put that teaching into to go as part of his plan, even through bookends, which we will all remember tended and kindnesses, and all that he practice day in and day out, no mat- the valley of death, as we know in in one way or another because he invit- did as a priest and witness to Christ ter how challenging it may be, and we Psalm 23. … ed us to be part of his life. He invited us our Savior, and all of the love from his are called to live that life of love that “On Christmas Eve norming, I got to share in Christ’s love of us. … huge heart that he gave to us all. … Jesus has taught us, not the way of the that call that Monsignor was not go- “Folks, we lost a good one, but in the “After Monsignor died, I drove world. So much love, according to the ing to make it, despite Monsignor’s end, I think we’ll come out OK, as we down to the Chancery to pull Monsi- way of the world, is empty and focus- desire – strong desire from his gut now have gained a friend and advocate gnor’s file to look up his funeral plans es on self – self and things that may – and he had a strong desire to beat for us in heaven. And so thank you, Je- … and I was intrigued that his desired actually lead us to sin. this thing. … Bishop Brennan and I sus Christ, for the service and friend- prayer for his prayer card was not ”But love is designed by Christ as went out to Mount Carmel East so the ship of your priest Msgr. David Vincent from St. Patrick or another Irish saint. simple: Love God above all things bishop could administer the last rites Sorohan, who dedicated his life to you “As we all know, Monsignor would and love your neighbor as yourself, to Monsignor. … We went into Mon- by teaching us in tangible ways how to let just a peek from time to time of loving God as God loves us, loving signor’s room in the ICU, and as the love God above all things and to love his Irish heritage show, and I was ex- your neighbor, whomever that hap- bishop and I stood on either side of one another as you love us.” Catholic Times 8 RESPECT LIFE January 17, 2021 Respect life events to comply with pandemic guidelines The ongoing coronavirus pandemic will impact Roe Remembrance Intentions, short reflections, suggested actions and in-person participation at annual local and national The annual Roe Remembrance, sponsored by related information can be found starting on this respect life events this month, but a variety of activ- Greater Columbus Right to Life on the 48th anni- page and also on Page 9. The novena is also avail- ities will continue as scheduled in somewhat differ- versary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade able through email or text messaging for a mobile ent formats and with virtual viewing opportunities. decision legalizing abortion, will follow the Respect app at www.9daysforlife.org. Life Mass at noon on Friday, Jan. 22 on the Ohio More information for individuals, parishes, Respect Life Mass Statehouse west lawn. This year’s event will be schools and local pro-life leaders is available at Bishop Robert Brennan will be the principal cele- moved outside because of COVID-19 restrictions www.respectlife.org/leaders-resources. brant for the diocese’s annual Respect Life Mass at inside the capitol. Bishop Brennan and lawmakers 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22 at Columbus St. Joseph are scheduled to be among the speakers at the hour- National Prayer Vigil for Life Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St. Other bishops from the long gathering, which also will be livestreamed. For The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (US- state have been invited to participate. Public atten- updates, visit www.gcrtl.org/roe. CCB) is encouraging Catholics across the United dance will be limited, but the Mass will be lives- States to observe a unified prayer vigil from Thurs- treamed at www.columbuscatholic.org and on the Ross County March for Life day, Jan. 28 to Friday, Jan. 29. diocese’s YouTube channel and broadcast by St. The fourth annual Ross County March for Life Gabriel Radio. will begin at noon Friday, Jan. 22 in downtown Thousands of pilgrims annually attend the Na- For more about the Mass at the cathedral, contact Chillicothe. tional Prayer Vigil for Life preceding the national the diocesan Office for Social Concerns at socmail- Marchers will meet at the Water and Paint streets March for Life each January in Washington, D.C., [email protected] or (614) 241-2540. entrance to the City Park at 11:30 a.m. and walk at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immac- down Paint Street to the Ross County Courthouse ulate Conception, but the basilica will not be open to starting at 11:45. The rally is set to begin at noon the public this year because of local attendance re- and end at 1 p.m. strictions due to the coronavirus pandemic. And so, Pastors from local churches will offer prayers and for the first time, in addition to the televised Mass, If you or someone you knowDAY has been abused by a member ONEof the clergy, words of encouragement for the pro-life movement, please report the abuse to law enforcement. You may also contact your local DiocesanJanuary Victim Assistance 21, 2021 bishops in dioceses throughout the nation will take Coordinator. and local voices will join in singing songs of praise. turns leading livestreamed holy hours throughout Ross County Right to Life said in its announcement the all-night vigil. that “we believe is fitting for such a time as we are INTERCESSION ACTS OF REPARATION (choose one) The vigil will begin with a live broadcast at 8 p.m. May the tragic practice of abortion end. • Take a break from television and movies today. Consider spending some of that time praying with today’s in as a nation. We want to come together in peace reflection. and demonstrate our love for one another and offer Jan. 28 from the basilica with a rosary, followed by PRAYERS • Pray the short prayer “Every Life is Worth Living,” Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be reflecting on the gift of human life. (The prayer is also Mass opening the National Prayer Vigil for Life. available to order or download at usccb.org/worth- thanks to God for His precious gift of live.” REFLECTION living.) The principal celebrant and homilist will be Arch- Contact Judy Harness at judyharness53@gmail. At every stage and in every circumstance, we are held in Heavenly Father, thank you Grant us the humility to existence by God’s love. The presence of an illness, for the precious gift of life. accept help when we are in com for questions or more information. bishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, disability, or other challenging situation never diminishes Help us to cherish and protect need, and teach us to be

the value of a human life. God does not call us to this gift, even in the midst of merciful to all. perfection of appearance or abilities, but to perfection in fear, pain, and suffering. Through our words and The local observances are part of a nationwide chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities love. Christ invites us to embrace our own lives and the Give us love for all people, actions, may others

lives of others as true gifts. especially the most encounter the outstretched Day of Prayer for Legal Protection of Unborn Chil- for the USCCB. vulnerable, and help us bear hands of Your mercy. Abortion tragically rejects the truth that every life is a witness to the truth that every We ask this through good and perfect gift, deserving protection. This violent life is worth living. Christ, our Lord. Amen. dren on Jan. 22. After the Mass and throughout the night, holy practice ends the life of a human being at its very beginning and horribly wounds all those involved. But • Offer some other sacrifice, prayer, or act of penance that Christ came that we “might have life and have it more hours led by bishops from various dioceses through- you feel called to do for today’s intention. abundantly” (John 10:10), taking on human flesh for the 9 Days for Life novena sake of our redemption. May our culture experience the out the country will be broadcast on the USCCB power of God’s transforming love, that all eyes may be The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops-initiat- opened to the incredible beauty of every human life. ONE STEP FURTHER website. The vigil concludes at 8 a.m. Jan. 29 with Abortion is frequently a topic in the news, political debates, and everyday conversations with family or ed 9 Days for Life novena for respect and protection friends. Because abortion can be a controversial and Mass celebrated at the basilica by Archbishop Wil- emotional issue in any arena, many of us may feel of all human persons will begin Thursday, Jan. 21 intimidated when the topic arises, not knowing what to say. Another Look at Abortion provides a basic overview and run through Friday, Jan. 29, when the national and summarizes key points. This article will help you be better prepared to witness to the sanctity of human life: respectlife.org/another-look-at-abortion. March for Life will take place in Washington, D.C. See RESPECT LIFE, Page 9

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DID YOU KNOW ? ACTS OF REPARATION (choose one) INTERCESSION ACTS OF REPARATION (choose one) INTERCESSION ACTS OF REPARATION (choose one) • Fast from one meal today. In the Catholic Church in the United States, May every expectant mother receive compassionate care • Sign up to pray for and serve expectant mothers in need May expectant fathers lovingly support the mothers of • Give up sleeping on your pillow—or even your bed— nd January 22 is designated as a particular day of • Offer this brief “Prayer for Life” for all unborn children and support as she nurtures the life in her womb. in your community through a parish-based program their children in welcoming new life. tonight. Offer this small sacrifice for the intention that prayer and penance, called the “Day of Prayer for called Walking with Moms in Need expectant fathers will courageously answer their call to whose lives are at risk. (The prayer is also available at the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.” As usccb.org/prayer-for-life.) (walkingwithmoms.com/pledge). support both mother and child. Catholics, we are called to observe this day PRAYERS • Pray the Angelus today (usccb.org/angelus). You might PRAYERS • Pray a decade of the Rosary for all expectant fathers, that through the penitential practices of prayer, Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Father and maker of all, nurture and sustain also consider saying it every day for the next week—on Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be through her intercession, Our Lady may inspire in them fasting, and/or giving alms. you adorn all creation your precious gift of life. awakening, at noon, or at 6 p.m. (or all three times). the virtues of Saint Joseph: usccb.org/how-to-pray-the- More Information: usccb.org/january-22 with splendor and beauty, Grant this through our Lord REFLECTION rosary. and fashion human lives Jesus Christ, your Son, • Offer some other sacrifice, prayer, or act of penance that REFLECTION When the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, she opened her in your image and likeness. who lives and reigns with you feel called to do for today’s intention. Fatherhood has its origins in God, who chose to reveal • Offer some other sacrifice, prayer, or act of penance that heart to receive his message that she would conceive the Awaken in every heart you in the unity of the Holy Himself to us as Our Father, sending his only Son for the you feel called to do for today’s intention. Son of God in her womb. As a young, betrothed, but reverence for the work of Spirit, God forever and ever. sake of our salvation. Fathers therefore have a special role INTERCESSION unmarried, woman, Mary knew that her pregnancy your hands, and renew among Amen ONE STEP FURTHER “in revealing and in reliving on earth the very fatherhood May all unborn children be protected in law and your people a readiness to presented many challenges. Despite this knowledge, she When a woman is facing an unexpected pregnancy, the of God” (Familiaris consortio 25). Fathers are called to ONE STEP FURTHER welcomed in love. faithfully responded, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the reaction of the first person she tells tends to set the tone exhibit “generous responsibility for the life conceived Research continues to show that one of the top reasons a • Offer some other sacrifice, prayer, or act of penance that Lord. May it be done to me according to your word” for her decision-making. Pregnancy can be difficult and under the heart of the mother” (FC 25). They are uniquely woman chooses abortion is due to a lack of financial you feel called to do for today’s intention. (Luke 1:38). PRAYERS frightening, but no matter the circumstances, it’s important entrusted with the protection and defense of both mother resources. Read Poverty and Abortion: A Vicious Cycle, Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Like the Blessed Mother, women who unexpectedly for an expectant mother to feel supported and loved. Read and child and, in this way, in safeguarding the sanctity of which explores the connections between abortion and

ONE STEP FURTHER become pregnant often face significant challenges. They, 10 Ways to Support Her When She’s Unexpectedly human life. poverty, and how the absence of fathers contributes to this too, are called to place their trust in God and faithfully Expecting (respectlife.org/support-her) for simple tips on ongoing cycle (respectlife.org/poverty-and-abortion). More women and girls consider abortion than we may As evidenced in our world today, the role of the father “is REFLECTION respond to His gift of new life. And we are called to walk how to provide loving, life-affirming support for a friend realize. They are our relatives and friends, people who of unique and irreplaceable importance” (FC 25). Often th with them in their time of need. As Jesus taught us, when who is unexpectedly pregnant. Your support may be the Today, on this 48 anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we mourn work with us or for us. Even if someone identifies as women choose abortion because they do not have the we love and serve others, we are loving and serving Him. only support she receives. the many children’s lives ended by abortion and remember being pro-life, the shock of an unexpected pregnancy, the support of the child’s father, or—even worse—the father in prayer those who suffer the aftermath. The Church devastation of a difficult prenatal diagnosis, shame, May all expectant mothers be encouraged by Mary’s of the child pressures her to make the decision to abort. At comes together today to pray for the protection of all pressures, or fears may influence her to consider abortion. example and receive support and grace in lovingly the same time, it is important to acknowledge with unborn children and to make reparation for abortion, If someone shared with you that she was pregnant and welcoming their children into the world. compassion that men can also be overwhelmed by an trusting that the Lord hears our prayers. hadn't ruled out having an abortion, would you know how unexpected pregnancy and that society increasingly tells The importance of prayer is reflected in Evangelium vitae to respond in a loving way that is life-affirming for both them that they should have no say in their children’s lives. (100), which says, “A great prayer for life is urgently her and her baby? Learn about the four steps of the In the face of these false messages, we pray that expectant needed, a prayer which will rise up throughout the world. L.O.V.E. Approach™*: Listen and Learn, Open Options, fathers will find courage in the example of Saint Joseph— Through special initiatives and in daily prayer, may an Vision and Value, and Extend and Empower who embraced the role of father amid difficult impassioned plea rise to God, the Creator and lover of life, (respectlife.org/l-o-v-e). circumstances—and offer loving, life-affirming support to from every Christian community, from every group and the mothers of their children. *The L.O.V.E. Approach™ is trademarked by Heartbeat International, Inc. and association, from every family and from the heart of every may not be adapted or modified. The L.O.V.E. Approach™ is used in “What to believer” (Evangelium vitae 100). May that prayer arise in Do When a Friend Is Considering Abortion” with permission from Heartbeat International, Inc. our hearts today and each day forward until every human being is protected in law and welcomed in love.

Image: A mosaic of Our Lady of Guadalupe decorates a side altar in the Church of Santa Maria della Famiglia at the Vatican. Dec. 15. (CNS photo/Paul Haring.) Image: A mosaic of Our Lady of Guadalupe decorates a side altar in the Church of Santa Maria della Famiglia at the Vatican. Dec. 15. (CNS photo/Paul Haring.) Evangelium vitae (The Gospel of Life), no. 100 © 1995, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2020, USCCB, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with permission. Copyright © 2020, USCCB, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Familiaris consortio (On the Family), no. 25 © 1981, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2020, USCCB, Washington, DC. All rights reserved.

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If you or someone you knowDAY has been abused by a member NINE of the clergy, liam E. Lori of Baltimore. March for Life please report the abuse to law enforcement. You may also contact your local DiocesanJanuary Victim Assistance 29, 2021 Coordinator. March for Life, Washington, DC “Now, more than ever, our nation is in need of The annual March for Life on Friday, Jan. 29 on prayer for the protection of the unborn and the dig- the National Mall in Washington, D.C., has adopted nity of all human life,” Archbishop Naumann said the theme “Together Strong: Life Unites” in 2021. INTERCESSION ACTS OF REPARATION (choose one) May all who defend life find strength and renewal in the • Do you love your cup of tea or coffee? Abstain from in a statement. “I am happy to be joined by bishops The march will also be livestreamed for those who Holy Spirit. caffeine today, or try your coffee black. • “Unplug” for some time today, and reflect on how God in dioceses across the country who are hosting pro- cannot attend. PRAYERS may be asking you to help build a culture of life in your home, workplace, or Church community. Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be life prayer events, including during the overnight The rally takes place from noon to 1 p.m. on the • Offer some other sacrifice, prayer, or act of penance that REFLECTION you feel called to do for today’s intention. hours of Eucharistic Adoration. I invite all Catholics Mall, and the march to the U.S. Supreme Court God has carefully, tenderly created every person in His own image and likeness, to be in a loving relationship ONE STEP FURTHER to spend time with Our Lord and join in this nation- kicks off at 1 p.m. To sign up for the livestream, vis- with Himself. From each tiny child knit within a Watching the news and reading headlines, we may mother’s womb, to every person approaching death, all often feel helpless in the face of heartbreaking lack of wide vigil for life.” it www.marchforlife.org. The website includes an are loved perfectly and completely by God: “It is respect for human life. When our efforts to make a therefore a service of love which we are all committed difference feel small, it’s important to remember that to ensure to our neighbor, that his or her life may be changing the culture is a process of conversion that The schedule of the 2021 National Prayer Vigil extensive list of COVID protocols (masks, physical always defended and promoted, especially when it is begins in our own hearts. It includes a willingness to be weak or threatened [emphasis added]” (Evangelium instructed by the Holy Spirit and a desire to be close to for Life: distancing, travel and more) for those who plan to vitae 77). Jesus—the source of joy and love. How to Build a In a world in which those who are most vulnerable are Culture of Life briefly explains where to start: come to Washington to take part in the march. so often overlooked and disregarded, Christ calls us to respectlife.org/culture-of-life. embrace and uphold the unconditional dignity of every human life. In answering this call, we help to build “a Thursday, Jan. 28 A pre-rally concert with Matthew West, a Chris- new culture of life, the fruit of the culture of truth and of love” (EV 77). May the Holy Spirit continually renew us as we strive to faithfully defend God’s gift of 8 p.m. National Rosary for Life tian singer/songwriter, will begin at 11 a.m. life.

8:30 p.m. Opening Mass with Archbishop Naumann The lineup of speakers at the rally include former 9:45 p.m. Holy Hour for Life NFL tight end Benjamin Watson and wife Kirsten; 11 p.m. Livestream of holy hours throughout the night former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL quarter-

back, minor-league baseball player and broadcast- Friday, Jan. 29: er Tim Tebow (virtually); Cissie Graham Lynch, 8 a.m. Closing Mass with Archbishop Lori granddaughter of Billy Graham; Jim Daly, author,

If you or someoneDAY you know has been abused byEIGHT a member of the clergy,

Live television broadcasts from 8 to 11 p.m. Jan. broadcaster and president of Focus on the Family; please report the abuse to law enforcement. You may also contact your local Diocesan Victim Assistance Image: A mosaic of Our Lady of Guadalupe decorates a side altar in the Church of Santa Maria della Famiglia at the Vatican. Dec.January 15. (CNS photo/Paul Haring.) 28, 2021 EvangeliumCoordinator vitae (The Gospel. of Life), no.77 © 1995, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2020, USCCB, Washington, DC. All rights reserved.

28 and 8 to 9 a.m. Jan. 29 will be provided by the Elizabeth Eller, student body president at Christen- Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) and will dom College in Front Royal, Virginia; Archbish- their call to protect the rights of all people. For “there can also be available via livestream on the basilica’s op Joseph Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, who DID YOU KNOW ? be no true democracy without a recognition of every Although the annual National Prayer Vigil for person’s dignity and without respect for his or her rights” Life is closed to in-person attendance due to (Evangelium vitae 101). website. Livestreaming information for the over- serves as chair of the USCCB’s Pro-Life Commit- health concerns, you can participate live from anywhere in the country on Thursday, January 28! night bishop-led holy hours from various dioceses tee; J.D. Greear, pastor of The Summit Church in Visit usccb.org/national-prayer-events-for-life for ACTS OF REPARATION (choose one) more information. • Sacrifice some of your free time to do a small act of service, such as making breakfast for a family member, will be provided on the USCCB’s website. Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina; and West. writing a note of encouragement to a coworker, or INTERCESSION praying for the intentions of a friend. May civic leaders work for the protection of all human • Sometimes restrictions on religious freedom constrain life, in every stage and circumstance. our efforts to live out the Gospel of life. We must be free Youth Rally and Mass for Life Other resources to live out our Catholic faith in the public square. Offer PRAYERS this Prayer for Religious Liberty, that Christians may always be free to respect, protect, and defend human life: The annual Youth Rally and Mass for Life, tradi- This year’s events take on greater significance as Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be usccb.org/prayer-for-religious-liberty.

• Offer some other sacrifice, prayer, or act of penance that tionally held at the Capital One Arena in downtown a new anti-life administration in Washington, D.C., REFLECTION you feel called to do for today’s intention. The Declaration of Independence boldly affirms that first

Washington, D.C., will take place virtually at 8:30 a.m. prepares to take office while promising to dramati- among our inalienable rights is the right to life, given to us by the Creator. Yet despite being so solemnly proclaimed, ONE STEP FURTHER on Friday, Jan. 29. The website for more information cally increase access and funding for abortion do- the right to life is today threatened and often denied, When discussing faithful citizenship in 2019, the U.S. particularly at the moments when life is most fragile. Our bishops reaffirmed, “the threat of abortion remains our laws should—first and foremost—protect life. But “our preeminent priority because it directly attacks life itself, and livestreaming is https://youthrallyandmassforlife. mestically and internationally. highest Court does not recognize children in their mothers’ because it takes place within the sanctuary of the family, wombs as persons and claims that abortion is a and because of the number of lives destroyed.” org. In past years, numerous school groups and indi- Pro-life leaders caution those who defend life constitutional right. Further, many political leaders work Archbishop Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas and Chair actively to increase access to abortion. Some falsely of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities, explains more in describe it as health care and even as a basic human right” Priorities at the Polls: respectlife.org/priorities-at-the- viduals have attended the Youth Rally and Mass for against being discouraged. They point to the sig- (Priorities at the Polls). Laws and policies that legalize or polls. promote an intrinsic evil like abortion violate the virtue of Life, including Bishop Brennan in January 2020, but justice. Those who work as public officials and civic leaders have a duty to serve the common good, and therefore have a students have been encouraged to watch via livestream Evangelium vitae (The Gospel of Life), no. 101 © 1995, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with profound obligation to safeguard this most fundamental permission. All rights reserved. Most Reverend Joseph F. Naumann, Priorities at the Polls, right to life. Through our own prayer, witness, and civic Washington, DC: USCCB, 2020. Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States, Introductory Letter, p. 6. or participate in activities at their schools. participation, we can encourage our leaders to truly answer Washington, DC: USCCB, 2020. Copyright © 2020, USCCB, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. See RESPECT LIFE, Page 10

If you or someone you knowDAY has been abused by a member FIVE of the clergy, If you or someone you know has beenDAY abused by a member of the SIXclergy, If you or someoneDAY you know has been abused SEVEN by a member of the clergy, please report the abuse to law enforcement. You may also contact your local DiocesanJanuary Victim Assistance 25, 2021 please report the abuse to law enforcement. You may also contact your local DiocesanJanuary Victim Assistance 26, 2021 please report the abuse to law enforcement. You may also contact your local DiocesanJanuary Victim Assistance 27, 2021 Coordinator. Coordinator. Coordinator.

If you or someone you know is suffering after abortion, confidential, compassionate help is available. INTERCESSION ACTS OF REPARATION (choose one) Visit hopeafterabortion.org. ACTS OF REPARATION (choose one) May all who support or participate in abortion experience • Smile. Ask God today for the grace to be extra joyful and INTERCESSION a conversion of heart to seek and receive the Lord’s to share the light of Christ with those most in need of His May expectant mothers choosing adoption receive grace • Do you have a sweet tooth? Or do you prefer salty boundless mercy. love and mercy. and support in embracing this loving option. snacks? Pick your favorite kind of treat, and give it up for the day. • Make an act of faith, hope, or love (usccb.org/faith-hope- INTERCESSION ACTS OF REPARATION (choose one) PRAYERS love). • Abstain from meat today. PRAYERS • Look up one of the Scripture passages from today’s May each person suffering from the loss of a child through reflection, and spend some time with it in prayer. What is Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be • Offer some other sacrifice, prayer, or act of penance that Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be abortion find hope and healing in Christ. • Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy for those who are the Lord saying to you? you feel called to do for today’s intention.

suffering the loss of a child through abortion, asking that REFLECTION PRAYERS they find healing and peace (usccb.org/divine-mercy- REFLECTION • Offer some other sacrifice, prayer, or act of penance that chaplet). you feel called to do for today’s intention. When God fashioned the human person in His own Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Mothers placing their children for adoption often face ONE STEP FURTHER image and likeness, He destined us for eternal life with • Offer some other sacrifice, prayer, or act of penance that many challenges along the way. One of the greatest Him. Yet because of the sin of our first parents, death Evangelium vitae (The Gospel of Life) was written to reaffirm the value and inviolability of every human life REFLECTION you feel called to do for today’s intention. obstacles can be inaccurately perceiving adoption as ONE STEP FURTHER entered the world. The book of Genesis recounts the first abandonment. But mothers who make an adoption plan for occasion in which a person takes the life of another, as and to appeal to all people to respect, protect, love, and After more than four decades of legalized abortion, many Accompanying Expectant Mothers Considering Adoption serve every human life. A brief summary highlights key their children are not abandoning their children. Rather, suggests nine ways to offer ongoing support to a woman Cain violently kills his brother Abel. This instance of children’s lives have been ended, and many parents and ONE STEP FURTHER they are exemplifying the sacrificial love of Christ on the brother rising up against brother “at the very dawn of themes and foundational teachings from the papal who is considering making an adoption plan for her encyclical, exploring how the Church’s teachings family members suffer that loss—often in silence. Yet If a friend confided in you that she had an abortion, would Cross in choosing to do what is best for their children, history is thus a sad witness of how evil spreads with unborn child (respectlife.org/mothers-considering- regarding human life are at the heart of Jesus’ entire God’s greatest desire is to forgive. No matter how far we you be able to listen and respond in a way that brings her even at great cost to themselves. Like Christ, they pour out amazing speed” (Evangelium vitae 8). adoption). Many of the tips given are also helpful for Gospel message (respectlife.org/gospel-of-life-summary). have each strayed from His side, He says to us, “Don’t be closer to healing? Learn how in How to Talk to a Friend their bodies and souls for the sake of another. The Letter afraid. Draw close to my heart.” Be assured that it is never supporting a friend who is experiencing a challenging or From the time of creation, disregard for human life has Who’s Had an Abortion (usccb.org/friend-had-abortion). to the Hebrews reminds us that, in the face of fears and unexpected pregnancy, even if adoption has not been too late to seek God's forgiveness in the Sacrament of trials, we can “hold fast to the hope that lies before us. continued to spread. When we, like Cain, allow sin to Reconciliation. brought up. Supplemental resources regarding adoption find a place in our hearts, we become blinded to the truth. This we have as an anchor of the soul, sure and firm” (Heb can be found at usccb.org/adoption-resources. 6:18-19). We pray that each expectant mother choosing Sometimes this blindness might be so deep that we fail to Consider the parable of the Prodigal Son. After repenting recognize the undeniable humanity of unborn children. of sinning against his father, he returns from far away to adoption will be filled with “the peace of God that surpasses all understanding” (Phil 4:7) as she makes a We may even tragically believe the lie that abortion is an seek forgiveness and work as a servant. But the father sees act of compassion. But we know that “life, especially him approaching, runs to warmly embrace him, and hosts loving choice for her child. Let us all cling fast to the anchor of hope, for we have received “a spirit of adoption, human life, belongs only to God: for this reason whoever a banquet to celebrate his return. So, too, does God through which we cry, ‘Abba, Father!’” (Rom 8:15). attacks human life, in some way attacks God himself” welcome all of His repentant children, no matter how (EV 9). Let us pray that all who support abortion will serious the sin. Let us turn confidently to Our Lord, Who encounter the transforming love of the Father and, with is love and mercy. repentant hearts, seek His mercy.

Image: A mosaic of Our Lady of Guadalupe decorates a side altar in the Church of Santa Maria della Famiglia at the Vatican. Dec. 15. (CNS photo/Paul Haring.) Image: A mosaic of Our Lady of Guadalupe decorates a side altar in the Church of Santa Maria della Famiglia at the Vatican. Dec. 15. (CNS photo/Paul Haring.) Image: A mosaic of Our Lady of Guadalupe decorates a side altar in the Church of Santa Maria della Famiglia at the Vatican. Dec. 15. (CNS photo/Paul Haring.) Evangelium vitae (The Gospel of Life), nos. 8-9 © 1995, Copyright © 2020, USCCB, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with permission. Copyright © 2020, USCCB, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2020, USCCB, Washington, DC. All rights reserved.

Catholic Times 10 RESPECT LIFE January 17, 2021 Pregnancy Decision Health Centers marks 40th anniversary On Jan. 22, Pregnancy Decision Health Centers at home,” said Alissa, who gave birth to twins after (PDHC) will celebrate 40 years of rescuing lives coming to PDHC for help during an unexpected preg- and impacting families for generations in central nancy. Ohio. PDHC’s family empowerment services pro- PDHC is known as a pioneer in pregnancy re- vide women and families with practical support source centers, the first of its kind to open in Co- throughout their pregnancy and beyond with par- lumbus in 1981, on the anniversary of the 1973 enting education programs, free maternity and baby Supreme Court decision of Roe v. Wade. Found- clothing, diapers, car seats, pack and play cribs and ers Mike and Peggy Hartshorn of St. Mary Parish other needed baby items. In 2020, PDHC had a re- in German Village and other passionate pro-life cord-high 2,746 parenting class visits, up 62 per- friends joined the pro-life movement after this his- cent from 2019. torical decision. “I loved all of the classes, teachers, nurses and Sitting together around the kitchen table, they volunteers. You were so kind and helpful to me. We envisioned the first pregnancy help center to pro- will not forget all your kindness and support. We vide abortion-vulnerable women the compassionate will miss you forever,” said Mia, 2020 parenting care, hope and practical support needed to choose class graduate. life for their babies. Before the first “Pregnancy PDHC’s youth development services provide Distress Center (PDC)” even opened its doors, they healthy choice education programs in middle and answered its first hotline calls from their home. high schools to teach students about making healthy In the first year, they had 309 visits to their center life choices to reduce the risky behaviors that lead and answered 2,800 hotline calls. One of the first Tom Vollmer (left), past Grand Knight and director of The to teen pregnancy and abortion. PDHC was the first women to receive help said, “The Pregnancy Dis- Life Program for Reynoldsburg Knights of Columbus Coun- pregnancy resource center in the United States to tress Center is the best thing that happened to me receive a federal grant for abstinence education. at my time of need. There was love, understanding cil #5253, presents a check to Pregnancy Decision Health PDHC’s abortion recovery programs provide and guidance. I will never forget what you and the Centers president Kathy Scanlon to purchase ultrasound hope and healing to women and men struggling in center did for me.” chairs. At right is Council #5253 Grand Knight Ted Habak. silence from the pain of a past abortion experience. Now, 40 years later, that first center has grown to be- Photo courtesy PDHC PDHC was the first pregnancy center in the United come PDHC, with four locations and a thriving 24/7 States to develop a post-abortion support program. hotline, saving thousands of lives since its founding. In 1995, PDHC was the fourth center in the Unit- One in 4 women have experienced abortion and In 2020, PDHC had record highs of more than 6,900 ed States to add ultrasound services. This is import- need to know where they can go for support and center visits and over 35,000 calls, texts and chats to its ant because 90 percent of women who see and hear healing. hotline. their baby’s heartbeat on an ultrasound choose life. “I reached out for support. I look back at my jour- PDHC celebrated many “firsts” in 40 years. PDHC was the first pregnancy center in Franklin ney and I’m overwhelmed by how I have grown PDHC was the first pregnancy center in the United County and surrounding areas to provide abortion stronger and feel more at peace,” said a program States to have multiple sites and branch offices. In pill reversal services. Forty percent of all abortions participant. 1984, PDHC became the first comprehensive preg- in the United States occur through the abortion pill. “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ nancy resource center of its kind in Ohio by pro- Abortion pill reversal gives a woman who regrets Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in ad- viding four pillars of service to care for the whole taking the abortion pill a second chance to save her vance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10. We look for- person: mind, body, and soul. This includes preg- baby. PDHC saved lives in 2020 through this new ward to continuing the mission of rescuing lives and nancy support through free personalized consulta- service. impacting generations for another 40 years. tions, pregnancy tests, prenatal vitamins, linkage to “PDHC is a place where women can feel support To learn more, become a volunteer or to support community resources and outreach programs, and a and not judgment. … The space was full of love and the life-saving services of PDHC, visit www.Sup- 24/7 hotline. encouragement. … They made me feel welcomed and portLifePDHC.org.

RESPECT LIFE, continued from Page 9 nificant gains made during the past few years that tion government in American history, which will launched a congressional scorecard as part of its include the passage of legislation in multiple states, take power in less than two weeks. The culture in Blueprint for a Post-Roe America that tracks vot- including Ohio, protecting the unborn. America reflects the greatest need for our world at ing on defunding Planned Parenthood, defending large – the need for Jesus Christ. life-affirming health care and proactive measures to Walking with Moms in Need “This is not a time for despair, but for fortitude support mothers and their children, born and pre- Walking with Moms in Need is a year of service and faith. … When we draw ourselves closer to born. during which Catholic parishes and communities Him, our hand doesn’t shake in uncertain times. He “Our SFLAction Scorecard will have a weight- “walk in the shoes” of local pregnant and parenting is our focus, and He will lead us to victory in ending ed score, like AP Classes for example, in which di- women in need. The Diocese of Columbus is partic- abortion in America and around the world.” rect abortion-related votes will be most significant, ipating in this initiative. 40 Days for Life is a national organization that but other issues will be scored for their service and Visit www.walkingwithmoms.com or contact the initiates 40-day prayer vigils at abortion clinics support to mothers and their children, born and pre- diocesan Office for Social Concerns to learn how to throughout the world, including Columbus, twice a born,” Hawkins said. get involved at [email protected]. year. “Students for Life Action was launched to capital- Visit 40daysforlife.com for more resources and ize on the desires of the pro-life generation in all 50 40 Days for Life ways to help the organization. states who want to add direct political engagement In a recent email to supporters, Shawn Carney, the on the issue of abortion to their outreach to women national president of 40 Days for Life, said, “Amer- Students for Life of America who are directly targeted by abortion vendors.” ica is at a crossroads as we await the most pro-abor- Students for Life Action president Kristan Haw- For more information, visit www.studentsforlife. kins announced last week that the organization org. January 17, 2021 Catholic Times 11 Student collects diapers for birthday Quinn signs with Ohio University

Instead of asking for presents for his birthday, Dominic Neighbor, a senior at Lancast- Columbus St. Francis DeSales High School senior Quintell Quinn signed a national letter er Fisher Catholic High School, told his parents he wanted to collect donations for the of intent to play for Ohio University. In his three seasons with the Stallions, Quinn set a Bottoms Up diaper drive. His parents asked friends and family members to help, and he school record with 3,363 career rushing yards, scored 48 touchdowns, had 278 tackles and ended up collecting more than $600, along with 339 diapers. He is pictured with Jo Welsh was a three-time first team All-Central District player and the school’s fourth player to be of Bottoms Up. Photo courtesy Bottoms Up named twice to the All-Ohio first team. The others are Mark White, Luke Fickell and Grant St. Matthew Santa shop Bowman. Photo courtesy St. Francis DeSales High School Filipinos celebrate Simbang Gabi

The Gahanna St. Matthew Church charitable works committee took an empty room and converted it into a Santa shop where more than 60 families were able to pick out Christ- mas gifts and decorations at no cost to them. The committee also provided Christmas The Filipino Catholic community of central Ohio had its 10th annual Simbang Gabi meals to more than 80 families. What was not taken was given to Columbus St. Dominic celebration from Tuesday, Dec. 15 to Wednesday, Dec. 23 at Columbus St. Francis of Church, the Interfaith Hospitality Network, the Military Veterans Resource Center, Food Assisi Church. Members of the planning committee for the event were (standing, from for the Journey in Dayton, Smyrna Baptist Church and Mount Olivet Baptist Church. left) Irene Sze, Minda Li, Father Ramon Owera, parish administrator of Columbus St. Photo courtesy St. Matthew Church Dominic and Holy Rosary-St. John churches, Anelle Garcia, Josephine Yang, Joy Polintan and Lynn Gilmore. Eric Yang is in front. Simbang Gabi is a novena of Masses dedicated to the Virgin Mary that concludes with a dinner celebration. It was supposed to have taken Parish donates to Women’s Care Center place at Columbus Christ the King Church but was moved to St. Francis of Assisi because of the uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Masses for the novena were celebrated with limited attendance and use of face masks and social distancing. To accommodate those who could not attend, the Masses were livestreamed on Facebook, with as many as 400 views at times. The final Mass was concelebrated by Father Owera and Father Fritzner Valcin, administrator at St. Francis of Assisi, with Pontifical College Josephinum seminarian Jake Asuncion as server. Photo by Cedric Sze

Father Matt Hoover, pastor of Columbus Immaculate Conception Church, presented a check for $4,400 to the Women’s Care Center of Columbus, which was the 2020 recipient of the parish’s #GivingTuesday campaign. The center’s client care director, Katie Beiter (left), and its development director, Madeline Pesavento, were on hand to receive the check. Photo courtesy Immaculate Conception Church Catholic Times 12 January 17, 2021

Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B THE WEEKDAY BIBLE READINGS 1/18-1/23 FRIDAY Mark 3:31-35 Hebrews 8:6-13 Ask yourself: What can I do MONDAY Psalm 85:8,10,11-14 WEDNESDAY Hebrews 5:1-10 Mark 3:13-19 Hebrews 10:11-18 to be a missionary disciple? Psalm 110:1-4 Psalm 110:1-4 Mark 2:18-22 SATURDAY Mark 4:1-20 1 Samuel 3:3b–10, 19 Hebrews 9:2-3,11-14 Psalm 40:2, 4, 7–8, 8–9, 10 SCRIPTURE READINGS TUESDAY Psalm 47:2-3,6-9 THURSDAY 1 Corinthians 6:13c–15a, 17–20 Father Timothy Hayes Hebrews 6:10-20 Mark 3:20-21 Hebrews 10:19-25 John 1:35–42 Father Timothy M. Hayes is pastor Psalm 111:1-2,4-5,9,10c Psalm 24:1-4b,5-6 of Chillicothe St. Mary and St. Pe- Mark 2:23-28 1/25-1/31 Mark 4:21-25 ter; and Waverly, St. Mary, Queen We are called by Jesus Himself to of the Missions. WEDNESDAY MONDAY FRIDAY be disciples. “Come and see” is the Hebrews 7:1-3,15-17 Acts 22:3-16 or Hebrews 10:32-39 invitation. The Lamb of God invites with Jesus consciously, willfully, with Psalm 110:1-4 Acts 9:1-22 Psalm 37:3-6,23-24,29-30 us. The proper answer to this call is: a commitment that goes beyond mere Mark 3:1-6 Psalm 117:1,2 Mark 4:26-34 “Speak, Lord, Your servant is listen- superficial understanding. Mark 16:15-18 ing.” And “Here am I, Lord; I come to THURSDAY SATURDAY The Diocese of Columbus is call- Hebrews 7:25—8:6 TUESDAY Hebrews 11:1-2,8-19 do your will.” ing us all to learn together how to be Psalm 40:7-10,17 2 Timothy 1:1-8 or Luke 1:69-75 (Ps) Responding to this call means we evangelizers. It is time to begin a ven- Mark 3:7-12 Titus 1:1-5 Mark 4:35-41 do not belong to ourselves and it is the ture that will involve every member Psalm 96:1-3,7-8a,10 Lord Who plans our lives. When we of the Diocese. follow, something new happens. Our Our first target can be those who DIOCESAN WEEKLY RADIO AND TELEVISION name is changed in the sense that God have already learned something of the MASS SCHEDULE: WEEKS OF JAN. 17 & 24, 2021 gives us a new way of relationship in Gospel through the Catholic Church. SUNDAY MASS and midnight). 12:05 p.m. weekdays, 8 the world. All of us have family and friends who 10:30 a.m. Mass from Columbus Mass from the Archdiocese of a.m. Saturdays, Mass from We are to be a people who put faith are no longer with us for one reason St. Joseph Cathedral on St. Milwaukee at 6:30 a.m. on ION Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral in God ahead of everything else. We or another. You are hereby commis- Gabriel Radio (AM 820), TV (AT&T U-verse Channel on St. Gabriel Radio (AM have to discern our activities not by sioned to invite them to return to the Columbus, and at www. 195, Dish Network Channel 820), Columbus, and at www. stgabrielradio.com and diocesan the standards of the world or even by practice of the Catholic faith. 250, or DirecTV Channel 305). stgabrielradio.com and diocesan website, www.columbuscatholic. website, www.columbuscatholic. our own wishes and desires, but by Here are the steps you might take: org. Mass from Massillon St. Mary org. (Saturdays on radio only), the Lord’s call. First, consider your immediate au- Church at 10:30 a.m. on WILB This is at times obscure. At other dience, those who are in your circle. 10:30 a.m. Mass from Portsmouth radio (AM 1060, FM 94.5 Videos of Masses are available St. Mary Church on St. Gabriel times, it is very clear. God reveals to Who has the Lord entrusted to you just and 89.5), Canton, heard in at any time on the internet Radio (FM 88.3), Portsmouth. Tuscarawas, Holmes, and us a path, and we are to follow. We by who you are and where you live and at these and many other Coshocton counties. parish websites: Mattingly Mass with the Passionist Fathers won’t be able to understand it until we work? Make a list. Check it daily. Add Settlement St. Mary (www. walk with Him. to it whenever you see a possibility, at 7:30 a.m. on WWHO-TV (the DAILY MASS CW), Channel 53, Columbus stannstmary,org); Columbus St. In our world today, we are still called even if it seems a long shot. 8 a.m., Our Lady of the Angels Patrick (www.stpatrickcolumbus. and 10:30 a.m. on WHIZ-TV, Monastery in Birmingham, Ala. to be disciples. At the moment, for a va- Second, and this one is harder, re- Channel 18, Zanesville. Mass from org); Delaware St. Mary (www. (Encores at noon, 7 p.m. and delawarestmary,org); Sunbury riety of reasons, this is something less view your own situation with a clear St. Francis de Sales Seminary, midnight). See EWTN above; and Milwaukee, at 10 a.m. on WWHO- St. John Neumann (www. than comfortable. There are wonderful desire to put God first in your life. Are on I-Lifetv (Channel 113 , Ada, saintjohnsunbury.org); and TV. Check local cable system for Logan, Millersburg, Murray City, graces and gifts, but we will sometimes you living the full truth of the Catho- cable channel listing. Columbus Immaculate Conception be acting without a full awareness of the lic faith? Where have you been giving Washington C.H.; Channel 125, (www.iccols.org). Check your Marion, Newark, Newcomerstown Mass from Our Lady of the parish website tfor additional meaning of what is happening. this mere lip service? Where are you and New Philadelphia; Channel Angels Monastery, Birmingham, information. The heart of Gospel living is the im- lacking in your knowledge of Church 207, Zanesville); 8 p.m., St. Ala., at 8 a.m. on EWTN Gabriel Radio (AM 820), pulse to share the Gospel. If we see it teaching? (Spectrum Channel 385, Insight We pray Weeks II and III of the Columbus, and at www. as something of a hobby, or as some- What questions and objections have Channel 382, or WOW Channel Liturgy of the Hours. thing we can take or leave, then, un- others brought to you that you need to 378). (Encores at noon, 7 p.m., stgabrielradio.com. fortunately, we simply have not heard have an answer for? How do you re- the Gospel. spond to the fact that our society is not Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B “There goes the Lamb of God,” spo- choosing the way of both a culture of ken by one who lives as a follower of life and a culture of concern for those Embrace life’s difficulties, God has a power that moves people. who have been left out? What do you “Come and see,” spoken by one who believe the Lord asks from you? How ‘repent, and believe in the Gospel’ has learned where Jesus lives and how can your parish community assist you Jonah 3:1–5, 10 interdependent planet. What would He relates to His own can draw others in your effort to develop tools for Psalm 25:4–5, 6–7, 8–9 our lives be like now if we had lived in. “Speak, Lord, your servant is listen- evangelization? 1 Corinthians 7:29–31 then with such an awareness, as Paul ing” and “Here am I, Lord; I come to Third, choose others with whom Mark 1:14–20 advised the Corinthians to do? We do Your will” are the words that open you can plan a common effort to do might have been somewhat “ready” up a disciple to a new level of learning “The world in its present form is to let go of things as they were and something concrete in this area. Tar- passing away.” This message could the past year would not have been the ways of God. get Lent as a starting point. What is easily have been spoken to us early quite so painful. God is calling you. You are being the Lord calling you and your fellow last year as the coronavirus was first Jesus calls His disciples to leave called, right where you are. You are disciples to do in order to bring others making its presence evident in our called to be a witness to others of to Him? part of the world, drawing us into an Who Jesus Is. You are called to live awareness that we are truly part of an See SCRIPTURE, Page 13 January 17, 2021 Catholic Times 13

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1 2345 67 behind the nets that bind them to the obstacle that stands in our way, or as present world. “This is the time of an unexpected opportunity that opens 8 9 fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at up new possibilities and greater things hand. Repent, and believe in the Gos- than we might have expected. pel.” What could our lives be like if The world in its present form is we would follow the Master as readily passing away. We are surrounded by as Peter and Andrew and James and clear evidence of this simple truth. 01 11 12 John? There are sad experiences all around Jonah was called to speak to a peo- us. We are more aware than ever be- ple who did not understand and there fore of limits: the material, emotional was an immediate response – prayer and spiritual struggles that come to us 31 41 51 61 and fasting, and a change of mind on in the midst of our daily walk. We do the part of God. What would be the not have enough money, time, energy response of our contemporaries if we or faith to meet the burdens that come were to preach clearly, with the evi- against us. What does God do with 17 18 91 02 dence of our lives, the message that that? He sends us to a greater task and has been entrusted to us? invites us to rely on Him. 12 This week, we have experienced Folks outside our community mea- a “transition of power.” We can ap- sure us and we are invited to live in 22 32 42 25 26 proach this time with an attitude of a way that reveals God’s mercy for hope. But we must also recognize that them. The call to repentance is not we are living in times when each of easy to give, but it bears fruit when it us must make a fundamental choice. is heard. Nineveh – Israel’s enemy – 72 82 92 03 We must choose to live as a witness to is spared because the people respond the truth. Like Jonah, we may want to to the call of Jonah. Jesus hears of flee. But God has entrusted us with a the death of John the Baptist and He responsibility. begins His public ministry in earnest. 13 23 We are living in times that will try Whatever happens to us is not as im- our very souls. We must choose to portant as how we respond to it. 33 43 leave behind the nets that can entrap The message given to us today is us in order to bring the message of the same as it has always been: “This o.c lohtacrofsemagdrow.www moc.sci salvation and conversion to our world is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom ACROSS 3 Catholic singing group, The ___ that is headed for self-destruction. We of God is at hand. Repent, and believe 2 People St. Patrick converted Sisters must set our sights on eternity and live in the Gospel.” And so, let us open our 6 Transport for Peter and Andrew 4 Thomas Aquinas is patron saint in the awareness that all that is around hearts to conversion. Let us believe 8 OT book about a Jewish heroine of these Catholic institutions us is destined to pass away. and be a sign of the truth of the Gos- 9 Friend of St. Francis of Assisi 5 St. Peter’s, for one When difficult things happen to us, pel, so that God will show His mercy 10 He knocked down the Philistine 6 Tenet we can see them in two ways: as an to us all. temple 7 Jesus’ name for the Father 11 Type of sin 10 Day dedicated to Marian 13 Ecclesiastical court devotions (abbr.) Medical conference coming to Josephinum 15 ___ of Prague 12 His wife was turned to salt In the midst of the most unprece- and safety measures being enforced. 17 Ecclesiastical hat 14 “And I will ___ you up on eagle’s 19 Certain Sunday wings” dented medical situation of this gen- Converging Roads is an initiative of eration, medical professionals in Co- the St. John Paul II Foundation, a na- 22 It was built by Solomon 16 ___ Dame 24 “…___ thy help or sought thy 18 “For where your ___ is, there will lumbus and the surrounding area will tional Catholic apostolate proclaiming intercession…” (Memorare) your heart be also” (Mt 6:21) have the opportunity to receive con- the Good News about life and family 27 Elder son of Joseph 20 Type of priest tinuing education through a medical through education and formation. At 29 Apostle number 21 He left sad when Jesus told him ethics health care conference. this conference, health care profes- 31 “Ave ___” to sell all he owned The St. John Paul II Foundation, sionals and chaplains can receive con- 32 NT book that follows John 22 Catholic newsman Russert, in collaboration with Diocese of Co- tinuing education credits; however, 33 Grandmother of Timothy former host of “Meet the Press” lumbus and the Catholic Medical As- all are invited to attend regardless of 34 Jewish month of Passover 23 David is said to have written sociation of Central Ohio, is bringing profession. Special rates are available some of these 25 John was on this island Converging Roads to the Diocese of for clergy and current students. 26 A parish position (abbr.) Columbus on Saturday, April 24. The To register or for more information, DOWN 28 ____ Domini conference will be held in person at visit convergingroads.com and click 1 Paul preached in ___ Minor 30 Arizona-Vatican connection the Pontifical College Josephinum, on Columbus, OH. 2 Long sleeveless vestment with social distancing and other health

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BELL, Gertrude (Caldwell), 95, Jan. 7 DICKMAN, James, 87, Oct. 4 HOCH, Barbara J. (Hoffman), 92, Dec. 29 PYERS, Mary J., 80, Dec. 27 St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Zanesville St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Zanesville St. Mary Church, Lancaster Church of the Resurrection, New Albany BOCH, Nina R. (Mohler), 72, Jan. 1 DONALDSON, Cathy S. (Conrad), 66, HORN, Michael J., 62, Dec. 28 St. Mary Church, Lancaster St. Agatha Church, Columbus REAVER, Daniel S. “Woody,” 73, Jan. 4 Dec. 30 St. Patrick Church, Columbus St. John Church, Logan BRAUN, William H., 88, Dec. 25 JOHNSTON, Joseph, 68, Jan. 6 St. Brendan Church, Hilliard FAIELLA, Kathleen A. (Adkins), 71, St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Zanesville RITCHEY, Regina (Joseph), 90, Dec. 18 Jan. 2 St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Zanesville CAPRETTA, Cassandra (Rains), 67, Sacred Heart Church, Columbus KARAS, James, 68, Dec. 24 Jan. 1 St. Catharine Church, Columbus SASFY, James D. “Doug,” 85, Jan. 1 St. Cecilia Church, Columbus FAZIO, Giuseppe, 83, Jan. 3 St. Pius X Church, Reynoldsburg Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, Columbus KASSON, Gregory M., 58, Dec. 30 CARABIN, Gary L., 69, Jan. 4 St. Mary Church, Lancaster SCHILLING, Charles, Dec. 22 Church of the Resurrection, New Albany FESTI, Marilyn (Stein), 91, Dec. 30 St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Zanesville LUCKHAUPT, Jean J. (Stout), 91, Jan. 5 CIRILLO, Corina J. (Bergunzi), 86, Jan. 7 St. Joseph Church, Dover St. Leo the Great Oratory, Columbus St. Matthew Church, Gahanna VANACCO, Frank J., 75, Dec. 13 FRECKER, Stephen A., 78, Jan. 5 McCOY, Alice (Duddy), 100, Jan. 2 St. Elizabeth Church, Columbus CLAGETT, Wayne J., 82, Jan. 5 St. John XXIII Church, Canal Winchester St. Matthew Church, Gahanna St. Aloysius Church, Columbus WETZEL, Bonnie M. (Escover), 99, GILDOW, Elizabeth J. “Betty” (Christ), MEEHAN, William P., 88, formerly of Dec. 30 COLLARD, Michael, 64, Nov. 20 91, Jan. 2 Columbus, Dec. 23 St. Nicholas Church, Zanesville St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Zanesville St. Nicholas Church, Zanesville St. Cecilia Church, Fort Myers, Fla. WILSON, Jacqueline M. (Spring), 77. CONTINO, Robert W., 78, Dec. 27 HATFIELD, James, 86, Dec. 24 MOONEY, William J., 93, Dec. 23 Dec. 30 St. John the Baptist Church, Columbus St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Zanesville St. Rose of Lima Church, New Lexington St. Pius X Church, Reynoldsburg HEBETS (SCHLANGER), Theresa M. COOKSTON, Carolyn A. (Nerny), 82, POLIS, Stephen L., 72, of Columbus, WOLFE, Barbara (Bowman), 76, Dec. 28 Jan. 1 (Beresh), 87, Dec. 16 Dec. 18 St. Timothy Church, Columbus St. Philip Church, Columbus St. Anthony of Padua Maronite Catholic St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Zanesville Church, Cincinnati CULP, Frederick C., 66, Jan. 3 HEIGLEY, Bryan D., 42, Dec. 10 Christ the King Church, Columbus Church of the Atonement, Crooksville A CELTS B BOAT Sister Jeanne Brown, OP ESTH E CLARE B Funeral Mass for Sister Jeanne was a teacher at Columbus St. Gabri- I A N H S L B Brown, 86, who died Saturday, Dec. 26 el (1963-1966) and St. James the Less at the Mohun Health Care Center, was (1975-1979) schools and was principal SAMSON OR I G I NAL celebrated Wednesday, Dec. 30 at the at St. Gabriel School (1970-1971). She Motherhouse of the Dominican Sisters also taught in schools in the Diocese of A U O O L E O of Peace. Burial was at St. Joseph Cem- Steubenville and Connecticut and was a etery, Columbus. principal in Michigan. TR I BUNAL I NFANT She was born on Nov. 27, 1934 in the She was a faculty member (1967- New York City borough of Queens to Dr. 1970, 1986-1988 and 1989-1992) A L S C O Harold and Ruth (Cunningham) Brown. and assistant dean of academic affairs She was a graduate of Dominican (1988-1989) at Ohio Dominican and Academy in New York City and re- served the congregation as director of B I RETTA GAUDETE ceived a Bachelor of Science degree in the ministry of welcome (1979-1982) 1956 from the College of St. Mary of and vocations director (1982-1986). S R R I R the Springs (now Ohio Dominican Uni- She also ministered in Columbus at versity), a Master of Arts degree in el- Nazareth Towers (1994-1996) and the TEMPLE I MPLORED ementary education in 1967 from Ohio Rosemont Center (1997-1999), was University and a certificate in clinical pastoral minister at St. Timothy Church I S A C A C R pastoral education in 1993 from Ohio (1999-2006), was a hospice volunteer University. (2006-2009) and was in volunteer ser- MANASSEH TWE L V E She entered the congregation of the vices at the Motherhouse (2009-2014). Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the She entered the Mohun center in 2014. N L U M M S A Springs (now the Dominican Sisters of She was preceded in death by her par- Peace) in 1956 and made her profes- ents; brothers, Dr. Thomas and James; N MAR I A O ACTS sion of vows on July 9, 1958, taking the and sisters, Ruthmary Carey and Mar- name Sister Mary Jarrett. garet Ann Geissler. She is survived by a LO I S E N I SAN T In the Diocese of Columbus, she niece and nephews. lohtacrofsemagdrow.www moc.sci January 17, 2021 Catholic Times 15 Catholic Foundation aids vital Portsmouth food pantry Catholic Social Services (CSS) has and individuals pay their utility bills. served Portsmouth since 1957, and, in Through the partnership with AEP’s October 2014, the organization saw Neighbor to Neighbor program, the an opportunity to provide more to this center has provided financial utili- struggling, but promising, Ohio River ty assistance to 86 families. This has community. been critical in keeping families to- With the help of Bishop Frederick gether in their homes; without the Campbell and the parishes in Scioto aid, many families would have had County, CSS transformed a former to be split up, staying elsewhere with monastery into a community center friends or relatives. called the St. Francis Center. It pro- The center also provides diapers vides county families a variety of ser- and personal hygiene items that are vices from CSS and its key partners, not covered with federal SNAP (Sup- including a food pantry, secondhand plemental Nutrition Assistance Pro- thrift store, intervention classes (an- gram) dollars. ger management, parenting, domestic McKenzie said that working with violence) and an addiction healing the Foundation has been wonderful. ministry. “The loss of steel mills and shoe fac- “When the (coronavirus) pandemic tories in the ’60s hit our area hard, first hit our state in March 2020, we and it hasn’t really recovered. Addi- weren’t really in pandemic mode yet,” Students assist at the St. Francis Center in Portsmouth. tionally, the opioid crisis has hit our said Barbara McKenzie, CSS south- Photo courtesy Catholic Social Services area especially hard because there are ern regional director. “One afternoon, no job opportunities. Fast food is all we got an upsurge of people for food, and children were no longer receiving what we would have done,” McKen- you can get, and you can’t support a and it wasn’t a normal food pantry breakfast and lunch there, the center zie said. “At that point, all the other family on minimum wage. Dan Kurth day. We gave out 300 bags of food, served many more families. In 2020’s food pantries in the area shut down. has taken the time to understand our and from that point forward we began first quarter alone, the center served We have remained open, and we have area and the struggles we face. He is to realize that this was a serious prob- 4,542 people, compared with 2,892 never had to shut down. People were always asking, ‘How can the Founda- lem. People are panicking, and our people in the first quarter of 2019. so thankful as we were helping more tion help?’” food pantry numbers began soaring.” The Foundation’s largest grant – families than ever.” For more information on how you Dan Kurth, vice president of grants $16,000 from the Catholic Emergen- The St. Francis Center also partners can help the St. Francis Center, con- and community impact at The Cath- cy Response Fund – went to the St. with other community organizations tact Scott Hartman of The Catholic olic Foundation in Columbus, asked Francis Center. This was essential as and businesses such as American Foundation at 614-443-8893 or shart- how the Foundation could help. the center’s pantry was the only one Electric Power (AEP) to help families [email protected]. McKenzie’s response: money. The remaining open in Portsmouth, a city St. Francis Center needed money to of 20,000 people, when the virus hit. restock the food pantry to meet the “Had the Foundation not stepped high demand. When schools closed, up and come to us, we don’t know Sister Mary Ann Nugent, OSF Funeral Mass for Sister Mary Ann served as a sponsor presence represen- Nugent, 82, who died Thursday, Dec. tative at the Genesis Health Care Center 31, was celebrated Tuesday, Jan. 5 at in Zanesville from 2013 until her death. Zanesville St. Nicholas Church. Burial She also taught at schools in the Di- was at the Holy Family Convent, Mani- ocese of Steubenville and in Wisconsin towoc, Wisconsin. and in Illinois, was a principal in Wis- She was born on May 8, 1938 in Cam- consin and was a faculty member at Sil- bridge to L. Paul and Christine (Hulka) ver Lake College of the Holy Family in Nugent. Manitowoc. She received a Bachelor of Arts de- She was preceded in death by sisters, gree from Holy Family College in Man- Elizabeth Jackson and Barbara. Survi- itowoc, a Master of Arts degree from vors include brothers, Lawrence Nu- Ohio State University and a doctorate in gent, James (Guliz), William and Paul educational leadership from Marquette (Deborah) and sisters, Margaret (Wil- University. liam) Ditto, Winifred (Henry) Wells and She entered the congregation of the Patricia (Jerry) Jones. Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1957 and professed her vows in 1959. PAINTER/CARPENTER In the Diocese of Columbus, she was Semi-retired a teacher from 1970 to 1971 and princi- Quality work pal from 1971 to 1975 at Delaware St. Mary School and a teacher from 1975 to Reasonable rates 1976 and principal from 1976 to 1984 Insured at Zanesville St. Nicholas School. She Call 614-601-3950 Catholic Times 16 January 17, 2021

SOCIETY, continued from Page 3 PILGRIMAGES, continued from Page 6 of the poorest dioceses and supported missions as -- In reparation for sins. Many of these online sites are also appealing for well as charitable works of the Church throughout -- As an example of Catholic charity for the next donations because lockdowns and restrictions have the world. She earnestly prayed for priests, and her generation. seriously reduced a major source of income from mission enabled the Church to send more priests to To help spread the Gospel throughout the world pilgrimages and tourism. foreign lands. She was a beacon of hope in a diffi- even after death, you can leave your estate, or a por- • The Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land over- cult time for the Church and for charity. tion of it, to the society in your will. Your gift would sees 55 sanctuaries in Israel, the Palestinian terri- Every year, the funds collected for the society are mean life itself to the Church in many nations. It tories and Jordan. Visitors at www.custodia.org/en/ distributed to mission dioceses, congregations and would be a living tribute to you and a lasting hymn sanctuaries can get a more in-depth look at these sa- societies that work to spread the Gospel to places of praise to God. It would be a lifeline and a sign of cred places, especially the Church of the Nativity in untouched by it. The Propagation of the Faith seeks hope for our brothers and sisters who cry to God for Bethlehem and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, prayer and support for pastoral and evangelization supporting hands in their needs and hardships. revered as the site of Jesus’ tomb, in Jerusalem. programs of mission dioceses for high school and As the mission director for the diocese, I can at- • The Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal of- college students and adults. This includes aid for test that the legacies, gifts and endowments left to fers a livestream of the chapel and live daily broad- the education and support of seminarians, religious the Society for the Propagation of the Faith will be casts of praying the rosary and Mass at www.fatima. novices and lay catechists. used entirely for the missionary work of the Church. pt/en/pages/online-transmissions. The same link also Under the direction of the bishops and the Congre- In 2020, the Diocese of Columbus contributed provides a gallery of pictures, videos and “sounds,” gation for the Evangelization of Peoples in Rome, $66,424.57 to the society’s membership drive. On including an audio library of Marian hymns. the Society for the Propagation of the Faith seeks to behalf of Bishop Robert J. Brennan, I thank you foster an ever-deeper spirit of universal mission and for your generosity. Donors and their intentions re- to inform Catholics about the needs of the missions. main in the prayers of missionaries. And I sincere- Also, the society seeks prayers and financial help ly thank you on behalf of the Church’s missionar- for mission churches. ies and the people whom they serve. The society does not have investments or savings. With the pandemic’s spread across the world, People establish endowments/legacies with the so- we are reminded by Pope Francis in his message ciety as follows: for World Mission Sunday: “Step out of ourselves -- In thanksgiving for the blessings of life. for love of God and neighbor.” Let us witness for -- To honor deceased loved ones. the love of God and neighbor through our help. -- To praise God for the gift of faith. We can share Catholic values and assist with faith Beautifully -- In gratitude for the opportunities of America or formation in pastoral works to spread the good of one’s career. news of Jesus Christ! 614-276-1439 modlich-monument.com -- As an act of spiritual and social justice.

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