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THE CALL TO SERVE AS PRIESTS: JUBILEE OF ANNIVERSARIES 2 Catholic Times April 29, 2018 Bishop Campbell’s homily for the Sesquicentennial Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral Bishop Frederick Campbell cele- who will come to know the Shepherd lenges — especially since Ohio began brated Mass at Columbus St. Joseph intimately and learn to recognize his to play a significant role in the na- Cathedral on Sunday, April 22, to voice. tion’s politics. mark the occasion of the 150th year In learning the sound of that voice, And then there was the growing in- anniversary of the Diocese of Colum- the members of Christ’s body will im- flux of new immigrants to our coun- bus. His homily follows: itate the Lord, and through their fidel- try—a great portion of whom were My dear brothers and sisters in the ris- ity to his voice, proclaim his life-giv- Catholic. The successful absorption of en Lord Jesus, ing message to all who long for that these new citizens was, by and large, At this mid-point of our celebration message of love, truth, forgiveness the work of the Catholic Church. of the Easter season, the Church con- and hope. The railroad baron, James J. Hill, tinues to immerse us in the mystery of As St. Peter boldly proclaimed be- although not himself a Catholic but the risen Lord and in the mystery of fore the Sanhedrin, “There is no sal- married to one, in the 1890s offered his body, the Church, founded to make vation through anyone else, nor is to build a seminary for the training of present Jesus Christ through all time there any other name under heaven priests in St. Paul, Minnesota, telling and space until his coming in glory un- given to the human race by which we the then Archbishop Ireland that “The til the end of all ages. are to be saved.” be read in this mass provide an excel- nation needs priests because they Abundantly drawing from the Gos- Therefore, what lies before all the lent context in which to consider the seem to be the only ones who can or- pel of John and the Acts of the Apos- members of the Church are three fun- commemoration of the anniversary of ganize the newcomers to our shores.” tles, the Church brings us ever clos- damental responsibilities: to know the creation of the Diocese of Colum- Absorbing new immigrants is still er to the person of Christ, and to the Christ ever more perfectly, to conform bus in 1868. How much has occurred the work of the Church here in the Di- manner in which those who bear the our lives to his ever more completely, in our Church and nation during those ocese of Columbus. name of Christ are to continue to pro- and to proclaim him ever more clearly. 150 years. Founded three years af- There were also the challenges of claim him to the world. St. John writes in his first letter, “Be- ter the conclusion of the tragic and two world wars, the growth of the Jesus’ declaration, “I am the good loved, we are God’s children now. bloody Civil War, the new diocese anti-Catholic Ku Klux Klan here in shepherd,” ties together these two What we shall be has not yet been faced not only the task of establishing Ohio, the Great Depression, the Sec- themes of the mystery of Christ and revealed. We know that, when it its a diocesan structure, but also of liv- ond Vatican Council, the social and the life of the Church. revealed, we shall be like him for we ing in a society that was attempting political disruption of the late 1960s In obedience to his heavenly Father, shall see him as he is.” reconstruction after the divisiveness and 70s, and the dawn of a new mil- and destruction of war. Jesus lays down his life for the sheep The scripture readings appointed to lennium. The first Bishop of Columbus, Syl- But we must remember that we are vester Rosecrans, had been one of the a part of a larger and deeper tradition, Bishop Frederick Campbell was the celebrant for a Mass commemorating few Catholic bishops — actually, I the 150th anniversary of the Diocese of Columbus on Sunday, April 22 at stretching back some 2,000 years, believe, one of only two — publicly to which we today in the Diocese of St. Joseph Cathedral. Photos by Ken Snow to condemn slavery before the Civ- Columbus have been inserted, and to il War. His brother, who helped to which we are heirs. design this cathedral, was a Union general in the War. And, by the way, After all, 150 years represents only 7 both of the Rosecrans brothers were percent of the lifespan of the Church. converts to the Catholic faith. Bish- Although, to those who live through op Rosecrans was also a friend of the 150 years, it is quite significant. famous Jean-Baptiste Lamy, the first On such an occasion as this anniver- Bishop of Santa Fe and founder of sary, it is good to reach back into that several parishes here in this diocese. history and to remember, for example, The extraordinary expansion of the the work of the Dominican Father United States after the war, both in Fenwick who traveled through the terms of population growth and eco- nomic expansion, added new chal- See HOMILY, Page 20

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Vocations Office Postmaster: Send address changes to Catholic Times, 197 E. Gay St., Columbus, OH 43215. Please allow two to four weeks for change of address. April 29, 2018 Catholic Times 3 Bishop Campbell’s funeral homily for Monsignor George Schlegel My dear brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ, I begin by offering prayers and sympathy to the family of Monsignor George and to his many friends. I think we were all surprised by the sud- denness of which the event of his death overtook us. And as I was thinking of what I might say in the way of a homily, I was both comforted and chal- lenged by the readings that Monsignor Schlegel chose for his funeral. I look at that passage from the Gospel of John, that famous verse in which Our Lord, who has gathered his disciples for that Last Supper before Jesus was to suffer and die, and the first message he gives is, “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” Remarkable coming from an individual who was facing a very cruel death, giving advice that your hearts not be troubled. For you will be tak- en care of. … And be comforted by the fact that the Bishop Frederick Campbell celebrates the funeral Mass for Monsignor George Schlegel with way, the truth and the life for those who walk after diocesan priests on Tuesday, April 17 at Powell St. Joan of Arc Church. me and walk in that way will begin to learn the truth of what I am here to do and what I am here to say. And in that truth we find life. months after I arrived as bishop here in Columbus, quick wit but a quick tongue. … But I think also I found it very edifying the way in which I learned when I was traveling up to Tuscarawas County for a that passage from the Book of Job, for in fact Job in that Monsignor Schlegel faced his own death. Even confirmation at Sacred Heart in New Philadelphia. the midst of his suffering and confusion, surrounded in its suddenness, in that short distance between He had everything, of course, well prepared. The stu- by people who were trying to explain to him what the discovery of what was happening and his be- dents were well prepared and all. But when I had the that meant, he said, listen, I pray that this could be ing taken from us, there was an equanimity, no lit- opportunity to meet with him, I got a short course in revealed, that it would be engraved in stone, and the tle peace, and a profound trust. And this sense of the history of the Diocese of Columbus up to the point heart of it is that I know I am vindicated and that I Our Lord’s presence, Our Lord’s leadership, of Our of my installation. And then after the confirmation he shall see him in my flesh. Lord’s preparation for us, was a great comfort and had gathered the other priests in the county to a lun- strength and direction for Monsignor Schlegel, who Actually, the word celebrant, or our word cele- cheon. And that was the gathering of one of the most bration, comes from the Latin word meaning let it undoubtedly preached that very message very fre- remarkable quintets of priests I’ve met from such dif- quently from this pulpit and from others as well. be written large. And what is written large in the ferent backgrounds, and all eating lunch and smiling celebration, especially at a funeral, is Jesus Christ We ask where then where did he find that equa- at each other. That encouraged me as bishop. is risen. And those who die with Christ will rise nimity, that sense, that peacefulness, and it arises We all know that Monsignor Schlegel had an ex- with him. And it is in that spirit that we gather to from that virtue of which we do not speak as often traordinary and prodigious memory for all sorts of celebrate a funeral not as a panegyric for the one as we should, but the virtue of hope. That virtue that things -- numbers, dates, facts, faces, and he was who has died or a final summing up, for that is a I am certain Monsignor Schlegel preached about, perfectly prepared to share all of this with you. So privilege that is given only to God in His love and and also profoundly experienced, that hope that in I was very careful to always speak in approxima- mercy and great power. … (but) to unfold the life fact, in spite of all things, the victory of Jesus Christ tions. But what very deeply struck me as I got to of a faithful person who has dived into the depth will be revealed in all of its fullness and power. So know Monsignor Schlegel was his profound and and life of Jesus Christ. And in the case of a faithful we rest in that hope and blessed assurance. wide generosity, especially in sharing his priestly priest to bring the body of that priest near the altar And that powerful message from the letter to the ministry. I wonder how many of the priests gathered near which he celebrated the holy Eucharist, which Romans about that hope is kind of truncated be- here were honored to have him help you. ... It must is the very celebration of the death and resurrection cause the beginning of it has been left off of the pas- be a majority. I’m not going to ask for a show of of Jesus Christ, which is the gift of the body and sage that is recommended for funeral Masses. But it hands. But that desire always to be of help in that blood that is the food for immortality. And we pray begins by saying not only that, but we boast of our priestly ministry, the willingness not only to help God … in his power and his love and his future, that afflictions knowing that affliction produces endur- out in a particular occasion, particularly at confes- we are here to offer and both receive consolation, ance, and endurance hope, and hope does not dis- sions, but even to assure others that he would be and perhaps to win a deeper sense of the hope that appoint, because the love of God has been poured there. And I think that generosity grows from the sustained Monsignor George, and in doing this we out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has very deep sense of his knowledge of what he was honor God, we affirm our faith, we assist the one been given to us. ordained for, and he was ordained for the good of who has died with our prayers, and we await with Now I’ve often wondered if that hope also assured the people and their sanctification. And I think he patience and hope that day when we will all be re- not only Monsignor Schlegel of that kind of equa- wanted to make certain to the extent that he could united, when our Lord Jesus Christ, in the fullness nimity of peace along with death but throughout the that the sacraments were available, that the word of his power, appears among us and welcomes us all whole of his ministry. I have seen him disturbed, but would be preached, and the people could be assured into his heavenly kingdom. never overwhelmed. And I always learned to know of the very fact that his priestly existence that Jesus Eternal rest grant unto George, O Lord, that when I saw that strange smile on his face it was Christ was there. And let perpetual light shine on him. going to be the prelude to a very important mark or I know he loved to be among the people. I also May his soul and all the souls correction, especially if you got the date wrong. know that on occasion that he could get a little dis- Of the faithful departed When I first met Monsignor Schlegel. about two turbed about particular things. He had not only a Rest in peace. Amen. 4 Catholic Times April 29, 2018 St. Aloysius Church launches Faith in Action By Erin Cordle endowment campaign Father Patrick its slogan as Heart Cath(olic)! Toner has tak- ‘The Bea¬con en the first step on the Hill.’” Pope Francis said that in order to understand to help ensure The 92-year- Jesus, we cannot have closed hearts. In a morn- the preserva- ing homily on January 15, 2016, he urged us to old parish tion of beloved hosted a reflect on “How is my faith in Jesus Christ?” Columbus (Personal note: this was the focus of my Lent- well-attended St. Aloysius open house en journey this year.) In order to understand Jesus, the pope under- Church with scored that we cannot have a “closed heart,” but need a generous, after the noon the establish- Mass on Sun- forward-looking heart. ment an en- day, April 15. It’s so easy to become discouraged and disheartened with the state dowment fund Later in the of the world today. I believe that’s why I appreciate Lent so much. that eventually afternoon, Lent asks us to take time to evaluate our relationships with ourselves, would cover The Catholic with God, and with our family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers. Lent operational and Foundation is an opportunity to allow God to restore us – to help us see the maintenance gave a presen- resurrection that can come to our own lives through a closer rela- costs. tation on the tionship with Christ. Lent provides many opportunities to strengthen Father Toner, new Beacon our treks through our Lenten deserts toward resurrection through who came out of Hope Leg- prayer, introspection, and community faith-affirming events. If you are of retirement acy Fund for lucky, as I was this Lent, you find inspiration and generous hearts along Father Patrick Toner (right) presents in October to a $20,000 check to David Clark of The St. Aloysius your journey especially from the unbridled joy and grace demonstrat- serve as priest Church. ed by our youth – our hope for the future. Catholic Foundation to launch the Beacon moderator at of Hope Legacy Fund for Columbus St. The goal is The students at Immaculate Conception Elementary School collect- St. Aloysius, Aloysius Church. to raise $1.5 ed new and gently used books as a Lenten project. The books were told The Catho- million for intended for kids who may not have access to books. I received the lic Foundation, the preserva- call from principal Colleen Kent asking where the books could be “We need to have a legacy fund to tion of the church property, build- donated. God does work in mysterious ways as I had just had dis- take care of this parish.” ing, and stained glass windows. cussions with some Centerburg residents who support the Jacque He grew up in the parish, known as The first $20,000 donation came Cordle Children’s Fund about a newly opened library section at their the “The Beacon on the Hill” on the from Father Toner, who presented pantry. They needed books! IC had books! A match made in heaven! city’s west side. a check to The Catholic Foundation at the gathering. I offered to transport the books to Centerburg. The time and date “One of the first things that struck were arranged and I arrived at IC with an empty car ready to go. me on coming here to the Hilltop Once the fundraising goal is met, a Those amazing IC students swarmed my car like worker bees and was the great awareness people have five percent endowment distribution were able to stuff books in places I didn’t even know I had. Amazingly, of the history of the parish and the every year would cover the costs to they ran out of room – only about two-thirds of the books fit. A sec- neighborhood,” Father Toner told maintain the parish church. ond trip was needed. the Catholic Times in January. “We The Catholic Foundation encour- The response in Centerburg was over the top. As the first boxes will be reaching out to the alumni of ages interested persons to look at and bags were unloaded, I heard: “Oh, my! Here is a book on trains. the parish to bring them back as part what is being done in the parish We had a request for a book on trains.” And, “Look at these mystery of a circle of connectedness. This and consider providing financial books, some kids have asked for these, too!” church building is a great gift, and support. Visit www.catholic-founda- Let me tell you about this community-lead and community sup- we hope this campaign will allow it tion.org/AloysiusBeaconofHope to ported pantry. Students in the Centerburg School District (including to continue to thrive and live up to learn more. homeschooled students) who qualify for the free or reduced meals programs receive food during school breaks. The students and each member of the household receive three meals and a healthy snack Compliments of for each day the school is on break. Last December, the pantry dis- tributed 18,528 meals/snacks for the Christmas break. The pantry has DEE PRINTING, INC. a library to engage the children in enriching activities as adults load 49994999 Transamerica Transamerica Drive Drive their parents’ cars with the food, plus they get to keep the books! Columbus, Ohio 43228 Jesus reminds us in Matthew 18 that “Whoever becomes humble like Columbus, Ohio 43228 this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” I want to thank 777-8700 the students, principal, teachers, and staff at Immaculate Conception Elementary School for their examples of humility and generous, for- the Murnane Family ward-looking hearts. They have satisfied the hunger of children who long to read and to own their own books. Specializing in Catholic Church Sunday bulletins and Erin Cordle is associate director of the diocesan Office for Social Concerns. Serving Columbus Diocese and others since 1974 April 29, 2018 Catholic Times 5 Be wise – ask God for wisdom! Leandro M. Tapay Wisdom enables one to see things accurately, to see Unfortunately, we do not believe it. If we believed Diocesan Missions Director things as they actually are, to distinguish what is it, we would not put God on our schedules, but ar- One night, God appeared to Solomon. God told real from what is fake. Wisdom enables one to dis- range our schedules around God. We would not put Solomon to ask for whatever he wanted and God cern what is good from what is bad, to assess what God after work or sports. would grant him whatever he asked for (Chron- is important and what is trivial. If we believe that our relationship with God is icles1:17). If God would appear to you and tell Our culture overvalues wealth. One is successful of the highest importance, we would set aside sig- you that He would grant you anything you asked if one makes a six-figure income, or if one lives in nificant time for prayer and meditation; we would for, what would you ask of God? Would you ask an upper class neighborhood, or if one wears de- make time to speak and listen to God by reading God for a lot of money and then call your law- signer clothes or drives a new and expensive car. His word. yer to handle your estate? Or would you ask for Also our culture overvalues athleticism, prestige, We need wisdom. Wisdom enables us to see that good health and long life? What would you ask positions and titles, among other things. we need God; that in our hearts, there is an infinite of God? At the same time our culture undervalues charac- longing for love and that the only One Who can Solomon did not ask for power. He did not ask ter, honor, integrity, and above all, faith. That’s not satisfy that longing is God, the Infinite Lover; that for wealth. He did not ask for good health and long wise. That’s foolish. there is an infinite hole our hearts that only God life. No, he asked for nothing of that sort. How long can fill; and that there is no one more important did Solomon ponder before telling God what he Solomon was wise. He asked for the right thing. than God. wanted? We do not know. Wisdom enables one to understand that the trea- Why? Because there is no one who has done what But we know what Solomon asked for. He asked sure buried in the field or the pearl of great price God has done for us: no one who has suffered and for wisdom. Wisdom? Why wisdom? Why did he is worth giving up everything for (Matt. 13:44-46). died for us as Jesus did on the cross; no one who not ask for something really big, like winning a The treasure or the pearl is God. Wisdom helps has ever destroyed the power of death for us as Je- super lotto? But wisdom? That’s sounds silly or one to grow in the knowledge of God – not merely sus did in His resurrection; no one who has ever childish. Wisdom sounds boring or abstract or im- the knowledge about God, but a personal, intimate, promised us everlasting life; and no one who has practical. Or is it? and faithful friendship with God. Friendship with given us grace and strength every moment of our Wisdom. It has to do with an understanding heart. God is of more importance than all else in life. life on earth. ODU reduces cost for undergraduate summer courses

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Divorced, remarried sponsor Monsignor David for confirmation? Funk, pastor of Reynoldsburg St. in the sacramental life of Pius X Church, the church, including holy initialed one QUESTION & ANSWER Communion. of the 70-foot The church’s Code of trusses for the by: FATHER KENNETH DOYLE Canon Law expresses it Catholic News Service new family this way: “To be permitted center on April to take on the function of 13. The truss has . Did Pope Francis -- speaking to families of sponsor a person must … since been raised Qjust say that there those victimized by the be a Catholic who has been as part of the is no hell? (Chesapeake, Mafia -- the pontiff pleaded confirmed and has already center's roof. Virginia) with members of the Mafia received the most holy Photo courtesy of St. to turn their lives around. sacrament of the Eucharist Pius X Church . No. Pope Francis “Convert,” said Pope and who leads a life of faith and School Adid not say that Francis, “there is still time in keeping with the function there is no hell. That for not ending up in hell. It to be taken on” (Canon 874). Reynoldsburg St. Pius X The campaign has also pro- misinformation comes is what is waiting for you if That prescription is Church and School, which is vided funds for construction of from a March 2018 article you continue on this path.” commonly taken to require celebrating their 60th anniver- a 3,900-square-foot building in the Italian newspaper full sacramental eligibility. sary in 2018, is in the midst of for storage, a new commer- La Repubblica. The The Catechism of the The reason is that a sponsor a capital campaign, Continu- cial kitchen, several meeting article -- written by that Catholic Church says, “The serves as a role model in the ing to Renew All Things in rooms, and a bride’s room. A newspaper’s co-founder teaching of the church Christ, the first major initiative affirms the existence faith for the person being new social and family center and former editor, Eugenio baptized or confirmed and of its kind in nearly 30 years Scalfari -- claimed that of hell and its eternity. will provide a 9,100-square- so, logically, must be able to expand, renovate and add foot facility for parish wed- the pope had told Scalfari Immediately after death buildings to the parish. the souls of those who to share completely in the dings or other approved in a recent conversation church’s sacramental life. A portion of the funds was that “the souls of those die in a state of mortal sin functions. A business office And so, sadly, at this time used to renovate and expand addition will add 1,300 square who are unrepentant, and descend into hell, where the existing Hohman Hall, thus cannot be forgiven, they suffer the punishments you would not be able to be feet to the parish’s existing ad- a confirmation sponsor for home of latchkey and youth disappear” and that of hell, ‘eternal fire.’ The ministry programs. Work has ministrative office. your grandniece. I certainly “hell does not exist; the chief punishment of hell been completed and the build- The projects are slated for compliment you, though, on disappearance of sinful is eternal separation from ing was reopened in January. completion by May 2019. souls exists.” God, in whom alone man remaining faithful to Mass attendance over all this time. In a statement in response, can possess the life and That is exactly as it should the Vatican (in notably low- happiness for which he was Holy Land pilgrimage meeting be; you are still a member of key fashion, apparently so created and for which he the Catholic Church and you as not to offend Scalfari, longs” (No. 1035). at Columbus St. Patrick no doubt benefit spiritually A meeting to discuss a fall of the Visitation Church; with whom the pope has . I am a divorced and from your regular presence pilgrimage to the Holy Land Church of St. John the Baptist; had frequent conversations) remarried Catholic Q at Mass. will be held after the noon Mount of Olives; Chapel of the said that Scalfari’s piece and have been asked by (You would also, by the Mass on Sunday, May 20 at Ascension; Garden of Gethse- was “a product of his my grandniece to be her way, be able to receive the Columbus St. Patrick Church, mane; Pool of Bethesda; Via own reconstruction” and sponsor for confirmation. that “no quotes of the anointing of the sick when 280 N. Grant Ave. Dolorosa; Church of the Holy Forty years ago, I was seriously ill and to have a aforementioned article divorced and remarried. The 11-day trip, from Octo- Sepulchre; Bethany; Dead Sea; should therefore be Catholic funeral.) But have ber 8 to October 18, will be Masada; and the Upper Room, At that time, I was told by you ever thought about considered as a faithful my pastor that I could not led by Father Stephen-Domi- where Jesus celebrated the Last transcription of the Holy talking to a priest about your nic Hayes, O.P., and includes Supper. receive Communion, and particular situation? It may Father’s words.” Scalfari, so I have not done so for all stops all of the major sites in Daily Mass will be offered at a 93-year-old avowed be that an annulment of your these years. I still, though, the life of Christ. the various holy sites. atheist, has admitted that he first marriage is possible, go to Mass every Sunday, Pilgrims will walk in the foot- Cost of the trip from Colum- does not take notes or use so that you could return to steps of Jesus at various Bibli- believe in Jesus as my Lord bus is $3,630 per person. The a tape recorder when doing reception of the Eucharist cal sites, including Caesarea, and God, and try to live a price includes round-trip air- interviews with the pope. (and be able to be a sponsor). Mount Carmel; Cana of Gali- good Catholic life. But does fare, hotel, and breakfast and In fact, Pope Francis has Questions may be sent lee; the cave and Basilica of the this mean that I cannot be dinner daily. spoken on a number of her sponsor? (Baltimore) to Father Kenneth Doyle Annunciation; Church of the occasions of hell as a real at askfatherdoyle@gmail. Holy Family, house of Mary and For more information, and final destination for . A sponsor must be a com and 30 Columbia Joseph; Mount Tabor; Caper- contact Judy Lorms at serious sinners who do not practicing Catholic Circle Dr., Albany, New naum; Mount of the Beatitudes; 614-404-6454 or email repent. In 2014, for example eligibleA to participate fully York 12203. Church of the Nativity; Church [email protected] April 29, 2018 Catholic Times 7 Encouragement a key factor in priesthood discernment, study that includes Columbus seminarian finds THE EVERY DAY CATHOLIC Catholic News Agency out their particular vocations, both of By: Rick Jeric A strong majority of the 430 men my brothers have encouraged me in who are about to be ordained to the my own vocation.” Earth Day, Creation Day Catholic priesthood in the United Edgar Elamparo, of the Diocese of Last Sunday is Earth Day. When I was a kid, States come from families where both San Jose, responded with a story about many schools and some people would go out parents were Catholic, and had sever- going off to seminary. and plant a tree, which was great. Some would al friends encouraging them in their “Before my family sent me off to the focus on picking up trash, cleaning empty lots, vocation. seminary, I saw my uncle in front of or simply making their yards and neighbor- The findings were from the annual our house with tears in his eyes. I said, hoods neater and cleaner. This was very nice, also. We were inspired survey of new ordinands by CARA, ‘Why are you crying?’ He replied, by environmentalists like Euell Gibbons, Smoky Bear, the Native Amer- the Center for Applied Research in the ‘When you were young, I asked you ican with a tear on his cheek, and Woodsy Owl telling us, “Give a Apostolate out of Georgetown Univer- what would you want to become when hoot, don’t pollute”. Very motivational and educational. In the April sity. Of the 430 men to be ordained to you grow up? and you said, I want to 8 edition of The Catholic Times, Jerry Freewalt gave us a wonderful the priesthood, 334 responded to the become a priest, and now here you are idea for planting a tree to help celebrate the sesquicentennial of the survey, including 252 ordinands to the on your way to your dream.’” Diocese of Columbus. Very well done and inspirational. Earth Day diocesan priesthood and 78 ordinands While this year’s priesthood ordina- remains an important reminder for us each year to take good care to the religious priesthood. of God’s gift of creation. It may have lost some of its luster over the tion class is slightly smaller than last years with the onslaught of global warming, but environmental issues Also included in the report were year’s class of 590, the United States and attentive respect for what God has entrusted to us will always be the ordinands’ answers to the Conference of Catholic Bishops (US- an important responsibility for us all. Unfortunately, polarizing politics prompt - “People might be surprised CCB) said the report provides “rea- are the tarnish. to know … ” sons for hope and areas for growth.” Maybe a better term is Creation Day. We take great care and show Brett Garland of the Diocese of Co- “It is essential that we continue to the utmost respect for God’s creation. And yes, that means people lumbus said he “preached at my twin make the conscious effort to encour- first. Even though created last, the breath of God and our souls make brother’s wedding just two months af- age young men to be open to hearing us unique in the whole of creation. Nothing but human beings – man ter I was ordained a deacon, and I will God’s call in their life and assist them and woman alike – were created in the image and likeness of God. On be the celebrant of my older brother’s in the discernment process.” the first day of creation, God said, “Let there be light”, and there was wedding this summer, just a month light. Light became the foundation for the creation of all other forms after I am ordained a priest. By living See STUDY, Page 15 of life, just as Christ our light is the foundation for eternal life. On the second day, God arranged the water and the land. The sky was established, and the rivers and lakes complimented the oceans. The third day took the next step for plants and trees. All the beauty and wonder of the same world in which we thrive today was established in those first three days. On a very practical level, where would we Youth Minister Position be without light, water, land, and vegetation? There would be no life. St. Andrew Parish We can be good stewards of all these. Light can be enjoyed and har- St. Andrew Parish is seeking a full time Youth Minister to direct a nessed by creating an atmosphere conducive to the sun, the moon, and manufactured light. Water and land should be a no-brainer. Who comprehensive youth ministry program for members of the parish in would want to live on dirty water and polluted land? The food we eat grades 6-12. is a product of these. They are taken for granted sometimes, and still This program’s goals are to empower the young people of the parish a luxury for far too many fellow human beings around the world. On to live as disciples, draw members into greater participation in the the fourth day, the aforementioned sun, moon, and stars were created. life, mission, and work of the parish and greater Church, and foster Planets and galaxies were established. The vast infinity of the universe the spiritual growth of the members of the youth ministry program. is just incomprehensible. Next, the inhabitants of the water were This is accomplished through planning, implementing and evaluat- created. Also, all the birds of the air were created. Flightless birds ing long and short term goals; recruiting and developing Core Group like the dodo, emu, and ostrich had to wait another day, I guess. On Leaders and networking with other parishes within the Diocese. the sixth day, every form of animal life was created by God, and they filled the earth. Of course, God saw that everything was very good The person in this position is familiar with the eight components of (I could do without the big ugly spiders). Everything was put in place youth ministry as outlined by the United States Council of Catholic and set in motion for the love of God’s existence, human life. Then Bishops in “Renewing the Vision” and utilizes each of these compo- God said, “Let us make mankind in our own image and likeness, and let nents to build a comprehensive program. them have dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the Candidates must be a practicing Catholic with a degree in Cath- cattle, over all the wild animals and every creature of the earth”. Man olic theology or related field. Compensation is commensurate with and woman came from the earth, but the life that flowed into their candidate’s education and experience. Job offer is contingent on the bodies came from the breath of God. We are tenants and stewards of successful passing of the mandatory background screening and com- what was created prior to our very existence. We have intelligence, pletion of the VIRTUS “Protecting God’s Children” course. the ability to think and reason, a basic goodness, the gift of love, and a free will. God created all for our welfare and happiness. God’s top Send cover letter, resume, and references by Monday, May 7th, concern is the security and happiness of each and every one of us. On 2018 to Monsignor Stephen Moloney earth day, let us reflect upon creation day. [email protected] 8 Catholic Times April 29, 2018 Timeout to read Author and business owner Dwight Smith (back left) and Ohio State student-athletes representing the 2nd & 7 Foundation recently visited Columbus St. Anthony School. Smith, who is the founder of Sophisticated Systems, a coach and a speaker, shared his book, My Special Word, with Ms. Gina Greer’s second grade class. My Special Word is a not-for-profit program intended to inspire youth to think about the wonderful people they are and that they hope to become through the use of positive words. Photo courtesy of St. Anthony School

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ChurchFaith clothes provide an impetus for Mass attendance Story by Nancy Grilli I was on vacation and now I might be did he rise for the gospel and again ing of that Sunday Mass poured into I went to church that Sunday morn- late. But duty rather than desire won at the creed. And so at the offertory my consciousness. It was the sudden ing not because I wanted but rath- out and I thought to myself, “I am when everyone kneeled, I again sat discerning that we are connected in er because I had already put on my already dressed for church, I may as on the edge of the seat. I sensed that our humanity, the realization that the church clothes. My Sunday routine is well just go.” he looked quickly over at me before struggles of our neighbor can be vis- to rise early, dress in one of my nic- The large parish church in the allowing the kneeler to remain up. ible, invisible or barely visible, but er outfits, and head out the door for beachside community was packed but We had a tacit agreement. I would sit; the struggles are real and they are Mass. But as soon as I had finished I found a seat next to a man who had he would keep his leg extended. ubiquitous. It was the understanding dressing I got a phone call from the his leg stretched out and the kneeler I find it hard to enter into the Mass, that once I put myself and my de- security company at my workplace in the up position. I didn’t attempt to into any prayer, when I feel cap- sires aside I had unknowingly opened informing me that an alarm had gone lower it while I said a quick prayer on tive to the situation, when I am go- myself up to receive – to receive the off. Since I was on vacation, I had to arrival but instead just sat on the edge ing through the motions for instance grace which allowed me to see my call a co-worker so he could deal with of the padded pew seat. The man was because I have already put on my neighbor through the eyes of Christ, it. Twenty minutes passed before the quite tall and older, maybe in his 80s. church clothes and have nowhere else the Christ who had invited me that problem was resolved. The alarm dis- His leg seemed cramped even holding to go. I half-listened to the familiar morning to join Him. It was never traction had interrupted my Sunday it out at an angle, his hand resting on Scriptures, registered no spark at the about putting on my Sunday church routine and I now found myself de- his outstretched knee in a somewhat priest’s homily, followed the line up clothes. Rather it was about putting bating about going to Mass. After all, protective mode. Only with difficulty to receive the Eucharist, and resisted on the garment of Christ -- a garment the urge to walk out early holding on I did not choose to put on that morn- to hope of a meaningful final hymn. I ing, but one that nonetheless gently walked to my car with a sense of ac- fell onto my shoulders as I sat on the complished duty. edge of my seat. are your gifts It wasn’t until the short drive back Nancy Grilli is a parishioner at Faith-Filled? to the vacation condo that the bless- Reynoldsburg St Pius X Church. Visit us online at The Catholic Foundation is the only foundation in the diocese www.columbuscatholic.org that invests your gifts in alignment with the teachings of the Catholic Church. Our portfolios follow the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops guidelines, and we carefully screen all charitable organizations that we fund to make sure they also follow Catholic values.

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Father Saulius paul Father j. stephen laurinaitis fitzhenry, op 60 60 60 60 50 40 Father Saulias Paul Laurinaitis, 40 Father J. Stephen Fitzhenry, 96, a native of Lithuania, was OP, 87, was born on October ordained as a priest of the Diocese 21, 1930 in Cleveland and of Kaunas, Lithuania, on Dec. 18, ordained on June 5, 1958 1948, in Brixen, Austria by Bishop at St. Dominic Church Father james Father m. Edmund Father larry MSGR. Mario msgr. patrick Fatherwilliam a. Father thomas Johannes Geisler. He became a in Washington, D.C., by refugee from his homeland after Cardinal Amleto Cicognani, ogurchock hussey nolan, ocso serraglio gaughan metzger petry the Soviets occupied it in 1944 and the Apostolic Delegate to the Father James A. Ogurchock, Father M. Edmund Hussey, 84, Father Lawrence H. Nolan, Monsignor Mario Serraglio, Monsignor Patrick Gaughan, Father William A. Metzger, Father Thomas Petry, 66, a completed his theological studies United States. 85, is a native of Akron and has assisted at Columbus St. OCSO, 87, was born in Wheeling, 84, is a native of Via 75, is a native of Steubenville 68, a native of Dennison, native of Portsmouth, Ohio, in Germany, Italy, and Austria. He entered the Dominican was ordained on May 31, Agatha Church since 1998. He West Virginia, grew up in Oak Capitello, Italy, and was and a former priest of that Ohio, was ordained by was ordained on June 4, 1978 He arrived in the United States in Novitiate at St. Stephen Priory 1958 by Bishop Clarence was ordained as a priest of the Harbor, and was ordained on May ordained on April 26, diocese who was ordained on Bishop George Fulcher at by Bishop Edward Herrmann 1951, when he began his service in Dover, Massachusetts and Issenmann in Columbus St. Archdiocese of Cincinnati at St. 1, 1958, at New Melleray (Iowa) 1958 by Bishop Clarence May 25, 1968, at Holy Name Marion St. Mary Church on at Portsmouth St. Mary of the in the Diocese of Columbus. He made his first profession at Joseph Cathedral. Peter in Chains Cathedral in that Abbey by Archbishop Leo Binz. Issenmann at Sts. Peter and Cathedral by Bishop John May 27, 1978. Annunciation Church. became an American citizen in St. Stephen Priory, and his Paul Mission Seminary in 1959, and was incardinated as a He spent 27 years as chaplain city by Archbishop Karl Alter on He entered the Trappist order King Mussio. He is currently the pastor at He is currently the pastor solemn profession at Holy May 31, 1958. Newark. Columbus diocesan priest in 1986. Cross Church in Monmouth, at Mount Carmel East at age 18 and spent 20 years in He retired from full-time West Jefferson Sts. Simon & Columbus St. Anthony He was a member of the He was pastor of Newark New Jersey. Part of his studies Hospital in Columbus and He has been pastor of Yellow contemplative life at the abbey ministry in the Diocese of Jude Church. Church. Springs St. Paul and Springfield near Dubuque, Iowa. PIME Missionaries and Blessed Sacrament and Bremen took place at St. Joseph Priory retired in 2008. He also was Steubenville in 2012 and He served as associate A graduate of Portsmouth St. Raphael churches, associate incardinated as a priest into St. Mary churches, associate in Somerset, Ohio. associate pastor at Zanesville He has lived in the Diocese of moved to Reynoldsburg, pastor at Columbus Christ Notre Dame High School, pastor at Kenton Immaculate pastor of Cincinnati St. Antonius, the Diocese of Columbus He was at St. Dominic Priory St. Nicholas, Columbus St. Columbus since 1976, working where he is a weekend the King Church, Zanesville Father Petry has served as Conception, Columbus Corpus Our Lady of Grace, and St. on Sept. 14, 1971. He in Youngstown, Ohio, after Leo, and Columbus Holy mainly with the elderly at St. assistant at St. Pius X St. Nicholas Church, associate pastor at Mount Christi, Columbus St. Andrew, Augustine churches, and in was an assistant pastor at ordination before being Spirit churches, and served as Raphael’s (and St. Rita’s) home(s) Church. and Columbus St. Mary Vernon St. Vincent de Paul Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral, residence at Cincinnati St. Louis New Lexington St. Rose assigned to the Dominican a teacher at Columbus Bishop for the aged, Mount Carmel East of Lima, Columbus Holy He began his career as Magdalene Church. He Church, Marion St. Mary and Columbus St. Cecilia, and St. William churches. He also missions in Pakistan for 20 Ready and Bishop Hartley Hospital, St. Anthony Hospital, Rosary, Lancaster St. Mark a teacher at Bellaire St. was pastor at Columbus Church, and Columbus St. administrator at the Johnstown years. He served in various was a teacher at Cincinnati Elder Church of the Ascension and the high schools, principal at Mercy Hospital and Mother and Columbus Holy Spirit John High School. He was St. Agatha Church and Peter Church, and as an locations as a missionary and High School and Mount St. Mary Utica Church of the Nativity, and Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans Angeline McCrory Manor in Church, and pastor at assistant pastor and later Columbus St. John the assistant at New Albany was Vicar Provincial of the High School, Assistant to the Seminary of the West in Norwood. Columbus. He was in residence at in residence at St. Therese’s Retreat Vicariate for eight years. New Lexington St. Rose, pastor at Martins Ferry St. Baptist Church and parochial Church of the Resurrection. Center in Columbus. Superintendent of Schools in Father Hussey is a church Columbus Holy Spirit Church and Lancaster St. Mark, Lancaster Mary Church, administrator administrator at Columbus He was pastor at Columbus In addition, he served at Columbus He returned to the U.S. and the diocese, assistant director historian, a retired seminary St. Mary, Mother of God Church St. Mary, Columbus St. John at Bloomingdale St. Thomas Sacred Heart Church. St. Dominic Church and was appointed Novice Master of vocations, and episcopal professor and former archivist for and was chaplain for the Sisters of the Baptist, and Columbus St. Vincent Orphanage, Columbus More, vicar substitute at He also was a teacher at Columbus Sts. Augustine & St. Joseph Academy, and Granville of the province. He went to St. vicar for religious. the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. St. Joseph in Columbus. He also St. Agnes Church. He also Adena St. Casimir, parochial Columbus Bishop Hartley Gabriel. Our Lady of Mercy School, taught Gertrude Priory in Cincinnati He has published several books, lived (and taught) in Dayton and was administrator pro-tem at after being appointed Master His three siblings all entered vicar at Wintersville Blessed and Zanesville Bishop He also has been the chaplain at Columbus Bishop Watterson religious life. His brother, including Archbishop Purcell of at Good Samaritan Hospital in Newark St. Francis de Sales Sacrament Church, and High School, was a member of the of Novices by the Provincial Church. Rosecrans high schools, at Kenyon College and Chapter when the novitiate Father John Ogurchock, was Cincinnati, as well as articles on Cincinnati. pastor at St. Paul Church and diocesan Priests Senate, was active the history of the Catholic Church chaplain at Bishop Ready the Mount Vernon State was moved from Dover. a Maryknoll missionary and Father Nolan is a resident of the He began his priestly career Christ the King University High School, chairperson Institute, a teacher at the in the Cursillo movement, was the in Ohio. as a teacher and financial He was pastor at St. his sisters, Sister Dorothy Mohun Health Care Center in Parish in Athens. and member of the Diocesan former Marion Catholic bishop’s liaison to the Catholic administrator at the Sts. Peter Charismatic Renewal, and was a Thomas Aquinas Church in Ogurchock and Sister He retired from full-time ministry Columbus. He also was a member of the Liturgical Commission, High School, relief chaplain and Paul Mission Seminary. chaplain at Doctors Hospital West Charlottesville, Virginia, and Margaret Ogurchock, were on July 1, 1998. He later became the rector at diocesan personnel board, Vicar Forane for the West at Riverside Methodist and for the Sisters of the Blessed had assignments at Sacred members of the St. Joseph He will celebrate the anniversary the seminary and served as the liturgical commission Columbus and North High Hospital in Columbus, and Sacrament in Columbus. He also Heart Priory in Jersey City, Sisters of Cleveland. of his ordination and 20 years at and the college of consultors Columbus vicariates, the chaplain at St. Anthony was on the faculty of Franciscan New Jersey, and St. Catherine an instructor at the Pontifical He lives in Gahanna, where St. Agatha at the 11 a.m. Mass on College Josephinum. He also council of priests; director chaplain at Columbus Medical Center (Ohio State University of Steubenville and of Siena Priory in New York he serves as a weekend Sunday, June 24, at the parish with of the Diocesan Ecumenical Nationwide Children’s University Hospital East). City. He also was the Director handled public relations for served as associate pastor of St. associate at St. Matthew a reception to follow. Commission in Presentation Hospital, and a Diocesan Patrick Church in Providence, of Continuing Formation for PIME for several years. Church. Deanery; and dean of the Tribunal Judge. Rhode Island. the province before coming to He retired from full-time Nativity of Mary Deanery. He retired in 1987, lived at Hilliard Columbus St. Patrick Church ministry in 2003. He lives St. Brendan Church for many and serving as chaplain for the in Columbus and assists at years, and is now a resident of the Dominican Sisters of Peace. Reynoldsburg St. Pius X and assisted living section of the Villas He is a resident at the Mohun Canal Winchester St. John at St. Therese in Columbus. Health Care Center. XXIII. 12 Catholic Times April 29, 2018 40 40 40 25

father kevin Father louis Father clarence Father antonio lutz iasiello, ofm williams, c.pP.s carvalho Father Kevin Lutz, 67, a Rear Admiral Father Louis Father Clarence Williams, Father Antonio J. Carvalho, 50, Columbus native, was ordained Iasiello, OFM, 67, was ordained C.PP.S., 68, was born in a native of Brazil, was ordained by Bishop Edward Herrmann on May 13, 1978 by Bishop Tuscaloosa, Alabama, raised in Tivoli, Italy, in 1993 by on November 11, 1978 at Robert Francis Garner of the in Cleveland, and ordained on Bishop Pietro Garlato. Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral. Archdiocese of Newark, New October 28, 1978 in Cleveland by Bishop James Hickey. Currently, he is the Parochial He is the pastor at Columbus Jersey at St. John the Baptist Administrator at Columbus St. Mary Church in German Church in Hillsdale, New Jersey. A member of the order of the Holy Name Church and Santa Village, where he is leading He was received into the Order Missionaries of the Precious Cruz Parish and in charge of the Blood, he was assistant pastor restoration efforts after the of Friars Minor in 1973. He Brazilian Catholic Community and pastor of St. Anthony historic church was damaged by initially served at a parish in the Church in Detroit, where he at Columbus St. Matthias a lightning strike in 2016. Bronx and was head of a high celebrated a televised Mass Church. His assignments have included school languages department and produced television shows, After his ordination, he was the associate pastor at Columbus in Buffalo, New York before he including one that won a parochial vicar at the Cathedral St. Agatha Church, Marion St. was commissioned as a Navy Christopher Award for Religious of St. Lawrence in Tivoli from Mary Church, Lancaster St. chaplain. Broadcasting. He was later 1993 to 2000, then he was sent Mary Church, Reynoldsburg St. Military assignments included pastor of the clustered parishes by his bishop to the United Pius X Church, and Columbus the Naval Air Station in of Holy Innocents-St. Barnabas States in 2000 to work with Christ the King Church. He was Memphis, Tennessee; U.S. Coast Parish in Roseville and East the Brazilian immigrants and briefly the administrator pro- Guard in Alaska; USS Ranger Point, Michigan. Portuguese-speaking people in tem at New Philadelphia Sacred with deployments to Korea He also was director of Black Massachusetts, where he stayed Heart Church. He was pastor and the Persian Gulf; and the Catholic Ministries for the until 2005. at Plain City St. Joseph Church Second Marine Division. Other Archdiocese of Detroit. He was the director of formation In 2006, he was sent by his and Milford Center Sacred Heart assignments were the Naval War bishop to Ohio to pursue a Church, Columbus Holy Family College Command; U.S. Naval for the Missionaries of the Precious Blood and served degree in the International Church, and Columbus Corpus Academy faculty; Joint Task Mariological Research Institute Christi and St. Ladislas Church. Force in Cuba and Haiti; Armed on the provincial council of the Missionaries for 12 years. (IMRI) in Dayton and to Forced Staff College; Assistant He also was a teacher at He was named the director of accompany on weekends the Fleet Chaplain, U.S. Atlanta Columbus Bishop Hartley and racial equality and diversity Brazilian Catholic Community Bishop Watterson high schools, Fleet; U.S. Atlantic Command; for Catholic Charities USA at St. Matthias in Columbus. He and chaplain for the Knights of Director of Operational Ministry in Alexandria, Virginia and was also assigned temporarily Columbus Council 1065 in New for the Atlantic Fleet and established the national office of as Parochial Administrator at Lexington. director of the Navy Chaplains the Institute for Recovery from Christ the King Church and later School. In 2003, the U.S. Senate Racisms at the Paulist North Father Lutz, who has always at Sacred Heart Church and St. confirmed his appointment American Center in Washington, had an interest in preserving John the Baptist Church. as Chief of Navy Chaplains, D.C. He has served as vice Church history, is the founder the leader for almost 2,500 president on the board of the For the anniversary of his and director of the Jubilee chaplains and enlisted personnel National Black Catholic Clergy ordination, he plans to offer Museum and the Catholic serving the Navy, Marines and Caucus. a Mass in thanksgiving for Cultural Center at the former the gift of the priesthood with Coast Guard. In addition, he was Fr. Williams is pastor of Columbus Holy Family School, the communities where he is on the Presbyteral Council of Columbus St. James the Less which also houses the Holy currently assigned, Holy Name, the Archdiocese for the Military Church in Columbus. He is Family Soup Kitchen. He was Services. leaving the diocese on July 1 for Santa Cruz and St. Matthias, on the first American appointed as the Sunday before June 5, which After retiring from military an assignment in the Diocese of a consultant to the Pontifical Cleveland. is the Solemnity of Corpus Commission for the Cultural duty, he became president of the Christi. Heritage of the Catholic Church. Washington Theological Union. An anniversary Mass and He is currently a professor at the reception will be celebrated at Pontifical College Josephinum 3 p.m. Sunday, May 20 at St. in Worthington. James the Less. April 29, 2018 Catholic Times 13 They were going to get married. Now he’s a priest and she’s a sister Catholic News Agency “I started to practice the faith, to Before discovering their vocations, Fr. Javier Ol- pray, to go to Mass on Sundays. ivera and Sister Marie de la Sagesse were engaged All in large part thanks to her, to and planning their wedding. God had other plans. God mainly, but to her as an in- strument,” said the priest. He add- Speaking to ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish language ed that they also prayed the rosary sister agency, Fr. Olivera said that they both grew together. up in Catholic families and that “our parents knew each other when they were young.” They saw each For her part, Sister Marie de la other frequently when they were children. Sagesse, whose baptismal name “I had really left the practice of religion. When I is Trinidad Maria Guiomar, told was 19, I came back from a backpacking trip to Peru ACI Prensa that what she most and I met her. I asked her if she believed in virginity appreciated about her then-boy- until marriage, because for me this was kind of an friend was “his sincere search for invention by the Church. She laid out the principles the truth without fearing the con- so well about purity, from faith and reason, that it sequences.” impacted me. I met a woman who knew how to de- The couple got engaged when fend what she believed and who was at the same they were 21 and decided to get time very intelligent,” Olivera commented. married after college, 2 1/2 years Soon after that conversation, they began dating. away. At that time. both of them were studying law. He The discovery of a vocation cée about his vocational concerns, who confessed was at the National University at Buenos Aires and One day, Trinidad Maria’s older brother broke the she was at the National University at La Plata. to him that she “was thinking the same thing” after news that he would be entering the seminary, and her brother entered the seminary. Fr. Olivera said that “it was like any other court- she remembered, “we were reeling from it because ship. but we tried to take advantage of cultural life we weren’t expecting that.” However, neither one of them made a decision. “Since we still had two years before finishing law through music, literature and philosophy. We read “I had a car and with my fiancée we decided to books together, we’d go out for coffee. We had a school, that was a great excuse to not yet enter the take him to the seminary, which was in San Rafael, seminary or the convent,” Fr. Olivera said. group of friends with whom we attended confer- Mendoza Province,” she said. They both decided ences of Argentine Catholic authors.” to stay in the area a few days so Javier could visit They had “a very prudent monk” as a spiritual ad- some friends who were in the seminary, and Trini- viser, who told them: “Look, that is an issue be- dad Maria could visit some friends in the convent. tween each one of you and God. No one can inter- fere with souls.” “When we got back, we talked about how crazy all that was, that her brother had left everything, the For her part, Sister Marie de la Sagesse told ACI possibility of having a family, an important career. Prensa that “it was a long period of discernment, at We began to ask ourselves, ‘What would happen if least two years, until God clearly showed me the God called us to the religious life?’ The first thing consecrated life, and I could not doubt that he was we said was ‘no’ and that that was crazy because asking of me this total surrender.” we were having a really beautiful engagement and After finishing their studies, both embraced their we were already buying things to get married,” Fr. vocations. In 2008, when they were 31, he was or- Olivera recounted. dained a priest in the Diocese of San Rafael, and Weeks went by “there was this constant thought she made her final vows in the congregation of the in my soul about what would happen if God called Sisters of the Merciful Jesus. me, if I had to leave everything, why not be a priest? Fr. Olivera is currently a university professor and How to know if the best way to get to heaven for me has a blog called “Que no te la cuenten” (Find out is the priestly life or the married life? Where can I for yourself). He has written a book on vocational do the most good?” doubts entitled “¿Alguna vez pensaste? El llamado After so many doubts he decided to tell his fian- de Cristo” (Have you ever thought about it? The Call of Christ). Sister Marie de la Sagesse lives in southern France and has an apostolate in St. Laurent Parish in the Diocese of Fréjus-Toulon. First Friday Masses Regarding their story, she said that “I consider it In Honor of a special grace that both of us were called almost at the same time. So kind and thoughtful of Divine The Sacred Heart of Jesus Providence, who doesn’t miss a detail. And what I 12:15 pm & 7:00 pm really appreciate is that we’re still friends and not just us, but our families too.” Holy Family Church Beautifully 584 West Broad Street • Columbus, OH 43215 This story was originally published by ACI Pren- 614-276-1439 modlich-monument.com sa, CNA’s Spanish-language sister agency. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. 14 Catholic Times April 29, 2018 Fifth Sunday of Easter Cycle B The Weekday Bible Readings The fundamental call to action MONDAY Acts 14:5-18 By Kevin Perrotta, Catholic News Service John urges us to obey God’s law of love not so Psalm 115:1-2, 3-4, 15-16 that we might have a relationship with God but so John 14:21-26 Acts 9:26-31 that we might be reassured that we are in a relation- TUESDAY 1 John 3:18-24 Gospel: John 15:1-8 ship with him. Loving in deed and truth “is how we Acts 14:19-28 shall know that we belong to the truth” (1 Jn 3:19). Psalm 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 21 Our bundle of Scripture texts today communicates John 14:27-31a Jesus declares that we can bear fruit only because various calls to action. WEDNESDAY we are already united with him, only by being Acts 15:1-6 “Let us love not in word or speech but in deed and branches of the vine that he is. Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5 truth,” St. John counsels in the second reading. We John 15:1-8 The psalmist offers thanks for what God has done should keep God’s commandments and “do what for him. THURSDAY pleases him,” that is, “love one another just as he 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 commanded us” (1 Jn 3:18-24). And Paul didn’t become a bold proclaimer of Je- Psalm 19:2-3, 4-5 sus because he wanted to gain a secure place among John 14:6-14 Bear fruit, Jesus tells us, and warns that the Father his disciples. Rather, Jesus revealed himself to Paul, “takes away every branch in me that does not bear FRIDAY after which Paul couldn’t stop talking about him. Acts 15:22-31 fruit” (Jn 15:2). Psalm 57:8-9, 10, 12 The logic of the readings is to love, bear fruit, John 15:12-17 The psalmist invites us to share in his commit- praise and testify not in order to get into a relation- ment to liturgical action, “I will praise you, Lord, in ship with Jesus but in order to go on being in the SATURDAY the assembly of your people” (Ps 22:26). Acts 16:1-10 relationship with him that he has given us. Psalm 100:1b-2, 3, 5 And, challenging us to take action in the world, Thus Jesus’ fundamental call to action: “Remain John 15:18-21 the first reading holds up the example of St. Paul, in me,” he says, “as I remain in you” (Jn 15:4). who “spoke out boldly in the name of the Lord” in city after city (Acts 9:28). Reflection Quote: It would be easy to conclude that if we keep God’s “The way we know that he remains in us is from the Spirit he gave us” (1 Jn 3:24). commandments, have good results to show for our DIOCESAN WEEKLY RADIO AND efforts, engage in vigorous prayer and make God Perrotta is the editor and an author of the “Six TELEVISION MASS SCHEDULE known to other people, then we will be close to Weeks With the Bible” series, teaches part time God and God will be close to us. But the logic of at Siena Heights University and leads Holy Land WEEK OF APRIL 29, 2018 the readings is just the reverse. pilgrimages. He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan. SUNDAY MASS 10:30 a.m. Mass from Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral on St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Co- lumbus, and at www.stgabrielradio.com. Pope Francis to new priests: Be like Jesus the Good Shepherd Mass with the Passionist Fathers at 7:30 a.m. on WWHO-TV (the CW), Channel 53, Columbus. Catholic News Agency As in the past, for his homily Pope Francis used the and 10:30 a.m. on WHIZ-TV, Chan- On Sunday, April 22, Pope Francis ordained 16 “ritual homily” from the Italian edition of the “Pontifi- nel 18, Zanesville. Check local cable system men to the priesthood, reminding them to be like cale Romano,” the Latin Catholic liturgical book con- for cable channel listing. taining rites performed by bishops, for the ordination Mass from Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, Birming- Jesus the Good Shepherd in the way they serve the ham, Ala., at 8 a.m. on EWTN (Spectrum Channel 385, members of their spiritual flock and minister to those of priests, adding a few of his own thoughts to the text. Insight Channel 382, who are lost and searching for God. Reflecting on the Sacrament of Penance in partic- or WOW Channel 378). ular, Francis urged the men about to be ordained to (Encores at noon, 7 p.m., and midnight). “Always have before your eyes the example of the Mass from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee at Good Shepherd, who did not come to be served, but “not get tired of being merciful. Think of your sins, 6:30 a.m. on ION TV (AT&T U-verse Channel to serve and to seek and save what was lost,” the your miseries that Jesus forgives. Be merciful.” 195, Dish Network Channel 250, pope said in a homily before the ordination of 16 It is “through your ministry the spiritual sacrifice or DirecTV Channel 305). priests during a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. of the faithful is made perfect,” he noted, “because Mass from Massillon St. Mary Church at 10:30 a.m. on WILB radio (AM 1060, FM 94.5 and 89.5), Canton, heard “Conscious of having been chosen among men and it is joined to the sacrifice of Christ, which for your in Tuscarawas, Holmes, and Coshocton counties. elected in their favor to attend to the things of God, hands, in the name of the whole Church, is offered exercise in gladness and sincere charity the priest- bloodlessly on the altar in the celebration of the Holy DAILY MASS ly work of Christ,” he continued, “solely intent on Mysteries.” 8 a.m., Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Birming- pleasing God and not yourselves or human beings, ham, Ala. (Encores at noon, 7 p.m. and midnight). See He pointed out to the 16 men that in their priestly EWTN above; and on I-Lifetv [or] other interests.” ministries they will be participants “in the mission (Channel 113 in Ada, Logan, Millersburg, Mur- The priestly ordination coincided with “Good of Christ, the only Master,” and advised them to read ray City and Washington C.H.; Channel 125 in Marion, Shepherd Sunday” and the 55th World Day of Prayer and meditate tirelessly on the Word of God “to teach Newark, Newcomerstown and New for Vocations. what you have learned in faith, to live what you have Philadelphia; and Channel 207 in Zanesville); 8 p.m., St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Columbus, The new priests, who have been studying for the taught.” and at www.stgabrielradio.com. priesthood at different seminaries in the diocese of “[May] your teaching, joy and support to the faith- Rome, come from countries around the world, in- ful of Christ be the fragrance of your life,” he contin- We pray Week V, Seasonal Proper cluding Madagascar, Vietnam, Myanmar, Colombia, ued, “that with word and example you can build the of the Liturgy of the Hours and San Salvador. House of God which is the Church.” April 29, 2018 Catholic Times 15 Baseball and Synod 2018 I trust it won’t cause heartburn among the editors the rootedness of the moral life in reality. That’s THE CATHOLIC of Commonweal if I confess to having cheered at now being jeopardized, and things could get worse DIFFERENCE a recent article they posted, “Quit Trying to ‘Fix’ if the major leagues adopt such gnostic devices as Baseball.” Therein, Professor Gregory Hillis of starting extra innings by giving the team at bat a George Weigel Bellarmine College took on MLB Commissioner man on second base. Rob Manfred’s efforts to appeal to millennials – Prof. Hillis neatly sums up his indictment and his detectors, sensed it. creatures from that deep lagoon known as “social concern: “Perhaps more thought needs to be given to media” – by speeding up the pastime. Prof. Hillis the idea that ... baseball’s popularity problem isn’t a Then there was the challenge. In many variations called the ball foul, and I heartily concur. consequence of a broken game, but of a society whose on one great theme, John Paul II said to the young, in effect, “Never, ever settle for anything less than the Baseball is a foretaste of the Kingdom of God ability to enjoy the leisure of baseball has atrophied.” spiritual and moral grandeur the grace of God makes precisely because it doesn’t work by clock-time, Maybe baseball should offer young people what they possible in your life. You won’t always succeed. like football, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, and need, which is an experience of true leisure, not what But don’t lower the bar of expectation. Get up when hockey. A baseball game could, in theory, be eternal. they think they want: another quick buzz. you fall, dust yourself off, seek reconciliation – and So, to enter the transcendent time-beyond-time of a And that brings us by a roundabout route to the then try again to live a life of heroic virtue. Don’t ballgame is to experience a bit of what awaits us upcoming Synod of Bishops on youth ministry settle for anything less than that.” at what the Book of Revelation calls the Wedding and vocational discernment. Just before Easter Feast of the Lamb: an eternal present. there was a “listening” session in Rome, hosted The response was tremendous. Synod-2018 should reflect on that. In a world that panders to them, maybe As Professor Hollis points out, Americans, who by the Synod general secretariat, in which several what those who will create the human future really live in increasingly thin-sliced fractions of time, hundred (handpicked) young adults told senior Church officials what they liked and disliked need is challenge. Compelling, compassionate, and need a break from all that. And to tinker with merciful, to be sure. But challenge: the challenge to baseball’s hallowed structure in order to appease about Catholicism. No new ground was broken, and the conference’s rather dull final document meet in Jesus Christ the answer to the question that a generation marked by attention-deficits is a is every human life, and through him to live nobly concession that ought not be made: precisely for the (which bore telltale marks of having been drafted beforehand, and not by young people) was equally for others. sake of those addicted to instant gratification, instant un-newsworthy. Perhaps that’s because the entire communication, and instant linkage to whomever, George Weigel is Distinguished Senior Fellow exercise was misconceived. wherever, about whatever. Baseball slows down a of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in generation that badly needs a sense of repose. I’ve been asked dozens of times why John Paul Washington, D.C. II was such a pied Thus far, Commissioner Manfred’s tinkering piper for the young. STUDY, continued from Page 7 hasn’t done irreparable damage, although I do And my answers are object, vigorously, to the silly, allegedly time- always the same: his Encouragement from priests, parish- Catholic (83 percent). Slightly more saving device of signaling an intentional walk transparent honesty ioners and friends was a key factor in than one-third of the respondents rather than deliberately throwing four consecutive and his challenge. John considering the priesthood for many of are also related to priests, the survey pitches outside the strike zone. Prior to this lapse Paul never asked young this year’s ordination class. found. into subjectivism, baseball was a rigorously people to take up any According to the survey, nearly nine This year’s class also included slight- objective game: a baseball act wasn’t completed challenge he had not in 10 responding ordinands (86 per- ly more respondents who were born in until it was, well, completed – the home run hitter accepted, or bear any cent) reported being encouraged to the United States. In previous years, must touch all the bases; the catcher who drops a burden he had not borne. consider the priesthood by someone in the average amount of foreign-born or- third strike must complete the play by throwing out That was palpable, and their life -- usually by a parish priest, dinands was around 30 percent, while the batter at first. This insistence on the completed young people, who friend, or another parishioner. On av- only 25 percent of the 2018 ordination act taught something important, analogically, about have very good baloney erage, respondents said about four class is foreign-born. Of that 25 percent, different people in their lives encour- the majority come from Mexico, Viet- aged them to consider a vocation to the nam, the Philippines, and Colombia. Director of Liturgical Music ~ Part-Time priesthood. Many of the ordinands also had prior Father Ralph O’Donnell, Executive undergraduate school or work expe- Our Lady of Peace Parish in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a part-time Director of the Secretariat for the US- riences before entering the seminary. director of liturgical music. Under the supervision of the pastor and in CCB, said this was “one of the most The survey found that nearly half of all collaboration with other members of the pastoral team, the director would encouraging statistics” from the report of this year’s class had completed an be responsible for the music at all parish liturgies, for training and super- and that it should be a call to all the undergraduate degree before entering vising other parish musicians, and for directing the adult choir and the faithful to encourage vocations. the seminary, with the most common children choristers. “This fact should enliven in the faith- areas of study being social science, theology, philosophy, business, or lib- The director would be proficient in organ and in leading congregational ful a resolve to actively encourage the eral arts. Two-thirds of the men also singing and knowledgeable of Catholic liturgy. young people that they encounter to consider to what vocation God is call- reported previous full-time work ex- Employment would be contingent on the successful passing of the man- ing them and to be generous in their perience before entering the seminary. datory background screening and completion of the VIRTUS “Protecting response,” he said in a statement. This year’s survey was conducted be- God’s Children” course. The survey also found that most tween Jan. 29-March 11 via email. The For a more detailed job description or to submit a resume, please contact: of the men being ordained this year findings of the annual CARA survey Reverend Monsignor John G. Johnson were baptized Catholic as infants (90 are sent to the USCCB’s Secretariat 614.263.8824 • [email protected] percent) and that most also grew up for Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vo- in families where both parents were cations. 16 Catholic Times April 29, 2018 Pray for our dead

AIELLO, Leonieda, 92, April 18 HENSELL, Donald, 86, April 18 Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, Col. Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Sister Martin Damien Miquelon, OP Church, Columbus Funeral Mass for Sister Martin tucky, now the Dominican Sisters of BENNETT, Mildred, 93, April 14 Damien Miquelon, OP, who died Peace, in 1957. Holy Spirit Church, Columbus HOFMANN, Margaret, 78, April 19 Monday, April 16, was celebrated She was a teacher in Illinois and Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, Col. BRITZ, John, 67, April 19 Thursday, April 19 at the Dominican Massachusetts, a director of religious Our Lady of Fatima Church, Huntington, HOOD, Jeanette, 82, April 17 Sisters of Peace Motherhouse Chapel education at parishes in Lowell and West Virginia St. Brendan Church, Hilliard in Columbus. Burial was at St. Joseph Watertown, Massachusetts, and a Cemetery. hospital sacristan in Cambridge, Mas- CASEY, Patricia, 81, April 19 KRAMER, Edward, 74, April 15 She was born in 1933 in Boston, sachusetts. St. John Neumann Church, Sunbury St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Zanesville Massachusetts to Oliver and Marion She was preceded in death by her KURTZ, ANTON, 90 (Twomey) Miquelon. She made her parents and brother, Joseph. Survi- DAVIS, Douglas, 56, April 18 St. Nicholas Church, Zanesville St. Francis de Sales Church, Newcomer- profession of vows with the Domin- vors include a brother, Paul and a sis- stown ican Sisters of St. Catherine, Ken- ter, Marie Clark. DEVENY, Willa Ruth, 78, April 16 St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Zanesville LORR, Dorothy, 98, April 22 St. Andrew Church, Columbus DICKSON, Brian, 57, April 20 Bush recalled for her ‘unwavering love, devotion’ MAY, Christopher, 59, April 16 Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Marysville Holy Cross Cemetery, Pataskala to family, community DOYLE, Mary T., 84, April 16 NEAL, Marie C. (Maticia), 92, April 21 By Catholic News Service “Pope Francis offers heartfelt con- St. Andrew Church, Columbus St. James the Less Church, Columbus Former first lady Barbara Bush “was dolences and the assurance of his DUNCANSON, Bruce, 59, April 15 a model public servant and set a stan- prayers to President Bush and to all NICHOLS, Mary Ellen, 73, April 14 her family,” Cardinal Parolin said. St. Thomas More Church, Columbus St. Dominic Church, Columbus dard for her unwavering and loving devotion to both family and commu- “Commending Mrs. Bush’s soul to GREEN, Sr, John, 72, April 18 REICHARD JR., Dan, 96, April 19 nity,” said Cardinal Daniel N. DiNar- the merciful love of Almighty God, St. Joseph Cemetery, Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral, Columbus do of Galveston Houston in offering His Holiness invokes upon all who his prayers and “heartfelt condolenc- mourn her passing the divine bless- HECKER, Rita Jane, 60, April 13 SEARS, William, 80, April 20 ings of strength and peace.” es” to the Bush family. St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Zanesville St. Mary Church, Marion Barbara Bush, who for many years Wife of the nation’s 41st president suffered from a thyroid disorder and mother of the 43rd president, called Graves’ disease, had been in Thomas Eviston Bush died at home in Houston on failing health. She was recently hos- Funeral Mass for Thomas Eviston, pointed by Bishop Clarence Elwell as April 17 surrounded by family. She pitalized for treatment of chronic 91, who died Wednesday, April 18, the diocesan lay general chairman in was 92. obstructive pulmonary disease and was celebrated Monday, April 23 at 1969-70. He also was a parish chair- A private funeral was held April 21. congestive heart failure. A few days St. Christopher Church in Columbus. man of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal She was laid to rest on grounds of the before her death, she announced she Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery. and involved in many activities at St. Bush Presidential Library at Texas wanted no more treatments of any A graduate of Columbus Aquinas Christopher. A&M University in College Station. kind, just “comfort care” at home. High School, he served the Diocese He was preceded in death by his par- “Her family’s generous and com- She and President George H.W. of Columbus for more than 50 years ents, William and Margaret (Flynn) passionate decision to invite the Bush were the longest married of any on the Diocesan Development Fund Eviston, a brother, Robert Eviston, a public to her viewing to say their presidential couple in U.S. history. program, which became the Bishop’s sister, Edna Colburn, and a nephew, farewell touchingly demonstrates Married Jan. 6, 1945, they had six Annual Appeal. He was parish chair- Dennis Colburn. Survives include how much she has been part of the children -- George Walker Bush (the man at Holy Name for three years and his wife, Norma, daughter, Antonia Houston community,” Cardinal Di- future 43rd president of the U.S.), then for seven years was the Central (Tom) MacDonald-Hinkley, and son, Nardo said. “Her tireless goodwill Robin Bush, Jeb Bush (the future Deanery chairman before being ap- Robert (Lesley) Eviston. efforts and charity throughout Hous- Florida governor), Neil Mallon Bush, ton in recent years made a tremen- Marvin Pierce Bush and Dorothy Marie C. Neal dous impact on countless families Bush Koch. Their daughter Robin and individuals in need. She was died from leukemia at age 3 in 1953. Funeral Mass for Marie C. (Matacia) She was preceded in death by her Neal, 92, who died Saturday, April parents, Michael and Margaret (Lom- bold and steadfast in her convic- She was first lady of the United 21, was celebrated Wednesday, April bardo) Matacia, and her husband, tions and an inspiration to anyone States from 1989 to 1993. She had 25, at St. James the Less Church in Joe. Survivors include her daughters, in faithful service of helping oth- previously served as second lady of Columbus. Burial was at St. Joseph Maryanne (Bill) Phillips, Elaine (Da- ers. May the glory of the risen Lord the United States from 1981 to 1989, Cemetery. vid) Prochetti, Karen (Tim) Keny, transform our sorrow into serenity.” when George H.W. Bush was vice She worked for former Bishop Mi- Cathy (Alan) Geho and Lori (Mi- Cardinal DiNardo also conveyed president under Ronald Reagan. chael J. Ready in the diocese for six chael) Dorrian), and sons, Michael papal condolences sent by Cardinal Besides her husband, now 93, years starting in the 1940s as a sec- (Sue) Neal and Joseph (Michelle) Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary and children, she is survived by 14 retary after graduating from Sacred Neal, 18 grandchildren, and seven of state, via Archbishop Christopher grandchildren and seven great-grand- Heart High School in Columbus. great-grandchildren. Pierre, apostolic nuncio. children. April 29, 2018 Catholic Times 17 H A P P E N I N G S

27-2, FRIDAY-WEDNESDAY 3, THURSDAY Powell. Mass, followed by rosary in reparation to the Man of the Shroud exhibit Celacle at Holy Name Immaculate Heart of Mary, concluding with Fatima APRIL 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Mon- 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., Colum- prayers. 26 THURSDAY day and Tuesday; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday; 10 a.m. to 1 bus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with prayers Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City St. Catherine of Siena lecture series at ODU p.m. Wednesday, St. Francis de Sales Church 40 Gran- in the Cenacle format of the Marian Movement of 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., Plain City. 3:30 p.m., Ohio Dominican University Colonial Room in ville St., Newark. Exact replica of the Shroud of Turin Priests Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed by rosary Sansbury Hall 1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus. Cather- on loan from the National Shrine of St. Maximillian Eucharistic Holy Hour at Sacred Heart and confession. ine of Siena: Model of the Common Good lecture by Kolbe. Exhibit includes large cricified corpus and 92 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 893 Hamlet St., Columbus. Lay Missionaries of Charity Day of Prayer ODU associate professor of history Matthew Ponesse. panels detailing the history and science of the shroud. Eucharistic Holy Hour with the intention of deepened 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 893 Hamlet St., Frassati Society Christ in the City 740-345-9874 holiness and an increase in the virtue of fortitude for Columbus. Monthly day of prayer for Columbus chapter 7 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., Colum- 28, SATURDAY the Holy Father, bishops and priests, concluding with of Lay Missionaries of Charity. 614-372-5249 bus. Eucharistic adoration, confessions, Taize chant Diocesan Jail and Prison Ministry Conference Benediction, social period, and refreshments. First Saturday Mass at Holy Family and Dominican compline, followed by fellowships at 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Elizabeth Church, 6077 Sha- 614-372-5249 9 a.m., Holy Family Church, 584 W. Broad St., Columbus. ODU Catholic High School Visit Day Claddagh Irish Pub. 614-224-9522 ron Woods Blvd., Columbus. Featured speaker is Ron First Saturday Mass for world peace and in reparation Zeilinger, executive director of Dismas Ministry, a na- 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Ohio Dominican University, 1215 for blasphemies against the Virgin Mary. 614-221-4323 26-29, THURSDAY-SUNDAY Sunbury Road, Columbus. University hosts students The Battle of the Boat spring musical at St. Charles tional Catholic prison outreach. Open to experienced Centering Prayer Group Meeting at Corpus Christi prison ministers and those interested. Topics include from Catholic high schools for visit day. Includes class- 10:30 a.m. to noon, Corpus Christi Center of Peace, 1111 E. 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. St. room experiences, campus tours, discussions, lunch, Charles Preparatory School Campus Theatre, 2010 E. restorative justice, models of ministry, re-entry ministry, Stewart Ave., Columbus. Centering prayer group meet- and advocacy. 614-241-2540 Mass, student panel, admissions presentation, and ing, beginning with silent prayer, followed by Contem- Broad St., Columbus. American debut of a new British group service project. Register at www.ohiodominican. musical that tells the story of children trying to find Back in His Arms Ministry Memorial Mass plative Outreach DVD and discussion. edu/VisitDay. 614-512-3731 their place in a world at war. 614-252-6714 1 p.m., Resurrection Cemetery Chapel Mausoleum, 9751 N. High St., Lewis Center. Mass for families who are Filipino Mass at St. Elizabeth Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary Conference experiencing the loss of a child. 614-906-3115 4, FRIDAY 7:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Church, 6077 Sharon Woods Doubletree Hotel by Hilton, 175 Hutchinson Ave., Worth- St. Cecilia Adoration of Blessed Sacrament Blvd., Columbus. Mass in the Tagalog language for ington. Northern District Conference meeting of the 29, SUNDAY St. Cecilia Church, 434 Norton Road, Columbus. Begins members of the Filipino Catholic community. largest historically African-American Catholic lay or- Friends and Family Day Mass after 8:15 a.m. Mass; continues to 5 p.m. Saturday. 5-6, SATURDAY-SUNDAY ganization in America. Bishop Frederick Campbell will 10 a.m., St. Augustine & Gabriel Church, 1550 E. Hudson Monthly Adoration of Blessed Sacrament Service-oriented Young Adults Retreat celebrate Mass at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. St., Columbus, Mass for families, friends, neighbors, and Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 5225 Refugee 8:30 a.m., St. Therese Retreat Center, 5277 E. Broad St., 27-28, FRIDAY-SATURDAY alumni followed by potluck lunch. 614-268-3123 Road, Columbus. Begins after 9 a.m. Mass; continues Columbus. For the Least: A service-oriented retreat for Youth Ministry Leaders Retreat Frassati Society Cathedral Mass and Brunch through 6 p.m. Holy Hour. young adults in their 20s and 30s to help the elderly,, 6:30 pm. Friday to 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Therese Retreat 10:30 a.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., Colum- First Friday Masses at Holy Family disabled and those in need in the community. Retreat- Center, 5277 E. Broad St., Columbus. Led by Dr. Gregory bus. Meet at the Cathedral for Mass followed by brunch 12:15 and 7 p.m., Holy Family Church, 584 W. Broad St., ants return to the retreat center Saturday evening “Dobie” Moser, executive director of Youth and Young at SuperChef. 614-224-9522 Columbus. First Friday Masses in honor of the Sacred through Sunday evening to reflect on how faith calls Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Cleveland. Theme: Mass Ad Orientem at Columbus St. Patrick Heart of Jesus. 614-221-4323 individuals to outreach and social justice. 614-241-2564 Vulnerability, Mystery, and Grace. 614-241-2565 Noon, St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., Columbus. Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club Celebration of Mass Ad Orientem (with priest facing 12:15 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., Colum- 6, SUNDAY 27-29 FRIDAY-SUNDAY the altar). 614-224-9522 bus. Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club meeting, with Sean Seasons of Hope Bereavement Ministry Children of Eden spring musical at Bishop Ready Seasons of Hope Bereavement Ministry Kenney of the Jubilee Museum at Columbus Holy Family 2 to 4 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Church, 386 Buttles Ave., 7 p.m. Friday and Sunday, 2 p.m. Saturday, Bishop Ready 2 to 4 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Church, 386 Buttles Ave., Church speaking on his work with the museum. Columbus. Fifth meeting of North High Deanery’s six- High School, 707 Salisbury Road, Columbus. Two-act Columbus. Fourth meeting of North High Deanery’s six- Eucharistic Vigil at Holy Cross week Seasons of Hope Bereavement Ministry for those musical focuses on Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, and week Seasons of Hope Bereavement Ministry for those Holy Cross Church, 205 S. 5th St., Columbus. 7:30 p.m. who have lost a loved one. Contact michaeljamess- Noah and the Flood. 614-276-5263 who have lost a loved one. Contact michaeljamess- Mass, followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament [email protected] or [email protected]. [email protected] or [email protected]. with various prayers, ending with Benediction around 11. ‘Awaken!’ Series at St. Michael All-Night Exposition at Our Lady of Victory 7, MONDAY 4:30 to 5:45 p.m., St. Michael Church, 5750 N. High St., Our Lady of Victory Church, 1559 Roxbury Road, Colum- Aquinas Alumni Luncheon bus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 8 p.m. Worthington. Fifth talk in five-part “Awaken!” series fo- 11 a.m., St. Charles Preparatory School Walters Student All fund-raising events (festivals, bazaars, cused on empowering parents to a renewed personal until Mass at 8 a.m. Saturday. spaghetti dinners, fish fries, bake sales, Commons, 2010 E. Broad St., Columbus. Monthly Co- relationship with the Trinity and equipping them with lumbus Aquinas High School alumni luncheon. pizza/sub sales, candy sales, etc.) 4-7, FRIDAY-SUNDAY the tools to spread the Good News. Topic: “Eucharist: Eucharistic Adoration at Our Lady of Victory will be placed in the Do you truly believe?” with Diocese of Columbus semi- Bishop Hartley High School Founders Day weekend 7 to 8 a.m., Our Lady of Victory Church, 1559 Roxbury narian Theo Madrid and youth minister Meg Heller. 10 a.m. Friday, Bishop Hartley High School, 1285 Zettler “Fund-Raising Guide.” An entry into the Road, Columbus. First Monday Eucharistic Adoration, 614-888-5384 Road, Columbus. Mass celebrated by Bishop Frederick Guide will be $18.50 for the first six lines, beginning with Morning Prayer, concluding with Mass. and $2.65 for each additional line. Prayer Group Meeting at Christ the King Campbell Other events: Social and Sock Hop, 6 p.m. 5 to 7 p.m., Christ the King Church, 2777 E. 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DATING PROJECT Catholic News Agency but a first date should only cost about It was about 10 or so years ago when $10 anyway. The only physical con- Kerry Cronin, a professor at Boston tact should be an A-frame hug. member the last time she was on a real “The rules are to help you so that College, noticed something was up The idea caught on, and pretty soon date, or what that even means. Chris is you know what you’re doing,” Cronin with the way her young students were these “Cronin dates” were the talk of so overwhelmed by online dating he’s said. “You’re not asking someone on dating – or, rather, not dating. Boston College. Today Cronin trav- not sure where to begin. an uber romantic date, this isn’t a can- els the country, speaking to college It was the end of the year and she was dlelit dinner with violins and flowers, students about how to date, and con- The moniker “hooking up” is a term talking to a group of bright, charismat- this is just a cup of coffee, just to see.” ic students who were full of plans for tinues to give the dating assignment young people have embraced, Cro- She put together the “rules” from what their future. Cronin asked her students in her classes. nin noted in the film, because it could she remembered of her own days of dat- if graduation meant some difficult mean anything from making out to Her renown as the ‘Date Doctor’ ing, as well as advice from friends and conversations with their boyfriends or having sex, and everyone gains some reached the ears of Megan Harrington feedback from students who have done girlfriends – and she got blank stares. and her colleagues, who were looking social status from being able to say they “hooked up.” the assignment, Cronin said. “(They) were just really stellar peo- to create a documentary about dating The students, she added, welcome ple, beautiful inside and out, and had in today’s world. Cronin tries to help her students see the dating guidance. all kinds of charisma and everything “We had put together a pitch at dinner, that it’s braver – and ultimately better and almost none of them had dated at and there were 14 women at dinner, two – to get to know a person before be- “I am amazed at how much this gen- all in high school or college,” Cronin were married and the rest were single, coming physically intimate with them, eration of young adults wants coach- told CNA. “And I thought wait, what? and a lot of us just didn’t know when the something the hook-up culture gets ing in all areas of their life,” she said. What’s going on?” last time we went on a date was,” Har- backwards. “They are hungry for coaching, and they responded so well to these rules Further conversations with students rington told CNA. “And we were kind “They don’t build great habits for of saying, what is going on?” marriage and family. It’s easy to let I was amazed. In some ways I have no proved to her that this group of seniors idea why they would do this, but then was not an anomaly, but the norm. After hearing about Cronin, Har- someone see your body. It’s hard to let someone see you,” she said. they do and they’re happy and they “I started talking to them about hook- rington and her team decided to fea- want people to help them navigate sit- up culture and how that had impacted ture the dating assignment in their new Harrington said she was “shocked” uations where they need to be brave.” film “The Dating Project” – part dat- at the amount of pressure on college dating, and what I realized was that the Two of the three production compa- dating social script was sort of gone,” ing how-to, part dating documentary. kids to be very physical in relation- ships, “and I think that carries over nies involved in “The Dating Project” she said. Besides Cronin’s dating assignment, are Christian companies – Paulist Pro- when you get out of college, this pres- And so, like any good professor, the film follows five single people of ductions and Family Theater Produc- sure to fit in.” Cronin turned the problem into an (ex- varying ages and backgrounds who tions. Most of the single people fea- tra credit) assignment that she gave to are looking for love – two college “I knew it was there and it’s not a tured in the film end up talking about her senior capstone class the follow- students, Matt and Shanzi; Cecilia, a new thing, and technology has just their faith and values at some point, ing year. 20-something living in Chicago; Ra- made it easier,” she added. some more explicitly than others. While her students all thought it was sheeda, a 30-something living in New Cronin said that while the hook-up Rasheeda is the most outspoken about a good idea, none of them had asked York; and Chris, a 40-something from culture is prevalent, she’s found that her Christian faith in the film. At one someone on a date by the end of the Los Angeles. most students are unhappy with that point, she expresses dismay that she semester. “Dating, at least here at (Boston Col- status quo and are looking for a way out. can’t seem to find a man who shares her “And I realized they had no idea what lege) has kind of a broad, uncertain, “They want the way out but nobody’s values and wants something out of dat- I was talking about,” Cronin said. ambiguous definition,” Matt says in offering it to them,” she said. ing besides a sexual encounter. the film. So she tweaked the assignment to in- That’s why the rules for her dating Harrington, herself a Catholic, told clude a set of rules that students had “Definitely hooking up is more com- assignment are so important, she not- CNA that faith wasn’t necessarily to follow – ask a legitimate romantic mon on a college campus,” Shanzi adds. ed. It’s not that she wants to return to meant to be a central theme of the film, interest out on a date. In person. Keep The uncertainty and ambiguity is a the 1950s or some other bygone era, but faith and values are a topic that in- the date 60-90 minutes. Go out to ice constant thread in every storyline. Ce- she added, but there are good things to evitably come up during the dating pro- cream or coffee – something without cilia wishes her Tinder date would tell be gleaned from these “dating scripts” drugs or alcohol. You ask, you pay – her what he wants, Rasheeda can’t re- of yesteryear. 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DATING, continued from Page 18 cess, and each person in the film talked viewed as a tool. face to face and having a conversa- we really want,” she said. about it to the extent they felt natural. “Use it as a tool to meet someone in tion,” she said. Harrington added that she hoped the What the film does show, Harrington person, because meeting in person is Cronin said the most heartening thing film would encourage people to exam- said, is that Christians are not real- how you get to know someone,” Har- about her dating assignment has been ine and re-evaluate their own relation- ly any better at dating in the modern rington said. that it gets students talking to each oth- ships and dating behaviors. world than anyone else is. “The danger with apps is that peo- er about what they really want dating “I think that the change has to come “It’s very apparent that even in the ple can become objects and we be- and relationships to look like. individually, we have to change ways Christian world, in this area of life – come consumers, and you’re swiping “It’s one thing to give out an as- in which we’re seeing people as ex- dating and relationships – we’re just left and swiping right. Part of what is signment to 25 students and that’s periences instead of as human be- as lost as anyone else, we’re really not bad is that some people use them for great, but what I was really heartened ings,” she said. “You have to make a leading the way,” she said. “I think it’s just a hookup or sexual experience,” by is that most of those students go decision of changing a behavior that just as difficult for Christians as it is for she added. home to their resident halls and talk isn’t bringing out the dignity of the anyone else.” “The thing I think with any app is – to their roommates and their friends human person.” Both Cronin and Harrington said that have a plan, and that plan should be about it,” she said. “And if you’re of a faith, it has to be dating sites and apps are not bad in in line with your values and should “Within maybe two or three semes- your relationship with God strength- and of themselves, but they should be result in you getting to meet someone ters of giving this assignment way ening that and saying ok, I’m made in back when, people were talking about the image and likeness of God, and so it so actively and that was really won- “The painting was perfect. The edging is the other person,” she said. “So in was meticulous!” derful, it ended up being one of the order to change the dating culture, we —Marty Lemon, Blacklick, Ohio Exterior Painting best thing about the assignment, be- have to change our own behaviors and cause people knew about it, and it just look at the ways that we’re engaging Ask About Our Our Master Painters Each Have 25+ gave people permission to go on casu- with people.” PRICE MATCH Years' Experience in Both Residential and al, non-intense...dates,” she said. GUARANTEE! Commercial Painting. “The Dating Project,” which was She added that she hoped the docu- shown on April 17 in select theaters mentary accomplishes the same thing. throughout the country, will soon “My hope for this movie is that it be available on DVD and digitally. Fully bonded, insured, using environmentally-friendly materials from Sherwin-Williams. will just get people to talk about our More information can be found at: (614) 470-4130 • NewLookPainters.com crazy fears and our crazy anxieties and https://www.thedatingprojectmovie. (614) 470-4130 • NewLookPainters.com why we hide so much and what it is com/ 20 Catholic Times April 29, 2018

HOMILY, continued from Page 2 years before the town became part of The men and women religious, work- them for that. And we pray that we, op of a city that he could not enter. the new Diocese of Columbus. I think ing diligently under often difficult con- too by our devotion, add to that legacy But yet how diligently he taught and of what an example that story gives ditions. The members of the laity who and continue to pass it on. preached, wrote catechisms for the us: when Jacob Dittoe, and other kept the faith alive in those pioneer In remembering them, we who are young, counseled the laity, and called Catholic families in a small commu- days. And the parents who passed on living now recommit ourselves to per- them much before the time to realize nity, wrote to the bishop and ask for the faith to their children in the home severing, to preserving, and enhancing that all baptized Christians are called a priest that they might, finally, attend — what the Second Vatican Council this inheritance by our devotion to the to holiness of life. And that call to ho- Mass. And there’s that marvelous sto- called “the domestic church.” faith, our attention to the challenges of liness of life should be attuned to their own particular situation and vocation, ry of Fr. Fenwick wandering through And it is instructive to realize that the present moment, and our desire to the woods — lost — until he heard the pass on the faith to future generations but nonetheless insistent that all are these Catholic families, in a new land, called this holiness. chopping of wood. And he followed often isolated, often without a priest as we look forward to the glorious the sound and he came to an individu- to celebrate the sacraments, would coming of the Lord. And I think of our secondary pa- al and asked him, “I’m looking for Ja- still Sunday by Sunday gather, read Faithful Christians live and act be- troness, St. Anne the mother of Mary. cob Dittoe. Do you know him?” And and meditate upon the scripture read- tween humility and hope. We cannot There is, in the dining room of my the response was, “Father, you found ings for that Sunday’s mass, pray the do everything, but we can do some- residence, a pane in one of the stained him.” God’s providence is wonderful. Rosary and other litanies, remember- thing. And that something is accom- glass windows which is very tender. It Our memories should also stretch ing always, “Keep that faith alive.” plished through the belief that Christ is a scene of Anne teaching Mary her back through the centuries, to the time And how they rejoiced when a priest is true to his promises. And whatev- prayers, opening up sacred scripture of the first apostles who gave shape to like Fr. Fenwick finally came and in- er good we do in his name, no matter to her. And what a model that St. Anne the Church and left a lasting inheri- tensely celebrated all the sacraments how seemingly small, will be a part is for all parents to take seriously that promise they made at the baptism of tance for us. that they had so deeply missed. of the victory of Christ to be fully re- their children: to raise the children in vealed at the end of time. Today, in 2018, I think three vir- I think, also, of the many people who the faith in which they are baptized. tues should animate our thoughts and have worshiped in this cathedral. And I also bring to your consideration, And I pray that all generations — hearts: gratitude, fidelity, and hope. I love to think of their presence still the patrons of this diocese: St. Fran- our generation, our present people cis de Sales, a man of deep humility, Thinking on all those faithful who have among us. And how their prayers and — join the generations that have pre- great intellect, and a profound love preceded us in this diocese, we want to their devotion soaked this building ceded us in realizing how fundamen- for the people. He suffered from the honor them with a renewed memory with that presence and with that pow- tally important that is to furthering the and a deep gratitude. The many clergy. er of God’s providence. And we thank fact that he had been named the bish- kingdom of God. There are many claims about what the future of the Church will be. These claims stress particular themes or groups, but we must remember that the future of the Church is the Lord Jesus Christ. Living and spreading the faith is not a matter of particular programs, but a desire to know Christ more deeply, living his life more au- thentically, and learning the words by which we can proclaim his saving message in our own time and place. Let us, on this anniversary, live and The faithful attend the diocesan 150th anniversary Mass at move and have our being in Christ. Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral on Sunday, April 22. Photos by Ken Snow That Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today, and forever.