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SS. AUGUSTINE & GABRIEL CHURCH: ONE PARISH, TWO COMMUNITIES 2 Catholic Times January 15, 2017 Pope to bishops: Defend children from The Editor’s Notebook abuse, protect their dignity, joy New Year’s Resolution By Carol Glatz and the Gospel writers “did not dis- By David Garick, Editor Catholic News Service guise reality to make it more cred- 2017 is here! It’s time to work on penalize you by Pope Francis has told the world’s ible or attractive,” he said. those New Year’s resolutions. I’m seizing your en- bishops to stand up and pro- The pope noted that Christmas starting off by resolving to work on tire music col- tect children from exploitation, and the birth of the son of God the backlog of resolutions from pre- lection, except slaughter, and abuse and to com- aren’t about escaping reality, vious years that I didn’t get done. for Barry Ma- mit to a policy of “zero tolerance” but are a way to help “contem- I’m working on 1988 right now. nilow records.” Nooooooo! of sexual abuse by clergy. plate this cry of pain, to open Let’s see: Get rid of leisure suits Actually, I think we miss the point In a letter commemorating the our eyes and ears to what is go- (only one or two still left in my clos- with this whole resolution thing. Dec. 28 Feast of the Holy Inno- ing on around us, and to let our et), find someone to buy those Barry Most of our resolutions are pretty cents, the pope told bishops to hearts be attentive and open to the Manilow albums I never wanted in self-centered. We want to lose weight wake up to what is happening to pain of our neighbors, especially the first place (40 years later, some or get fit so that we look better. We many of today’s innocents and to where children are involved. It things grow on you – not Barry Ma- want to save or earn more money so be moved by their plight and the also means realizing that that sad chapter in history is still being nilow), lose a few pounds. That last we can buy more toys. Instead of cries of their mothers, and to do written today.” one is the singular New Year’s reso- asking what I can do this year that everything to protect life by help- lution with an interest-bearing clause. will make me happier, we should be ing it “be born and grow.” The Given such challenges, Pope Every year, it comes back with the asking what I can do today to better Vatican press office published the Francis told the world’s bishops to pounds you planned to lose last year follow the example of Jesus. letter and translations from the look to St. Joseph as a role model. and did not succeed, plus an increase What things are we called to do? original Italian on Jan. 2. This obedient and loyal man was of two to five percent. Love the Lord with all our hearts Just as King Herod’s men slaugh- capable of recognizing and listen- Actually, losing weight is at the top of and strength. Love our neighbor as tered young children of Bethle- ing to God’s voice, which meant the list of American New Year’s reso- ourselves. Place our trust in God, hem in his “unbridled thirst for St. Joseph could let himself be lutions. Joining weight loss are some praying daily, “Jesus, I trust in you.” power,” there are plenty of new guided by his will and be moved other health-related resolutions such Read, study, and learn the Word. The Herods today -- gang members, by “what was going on around as eating healthy, getting fit, stopping Bible needs to be taken off the shelf criminal networks. and “mer- him and was able to interpret these drinking or smoking, and reducing and allowed to illuminate our daily chants of death” -- “who devour events realistically,” the pope said. stress. Then there are the financial- life. Go into the world (including the innocence of our children” “The same thing is asked of us related resolutions like saving money, your own home and neighborhood) through slave labor, prostitution, pastors today: to be men attentive, paying off debt, getting a better job. and proclaim the truth of the good and exploitation, the pope said. and not deaf, to the voice of God, The only altruistic resolution on the news. Give to those in need and Wars and forced immigration also and hence more sensitive to what is list is volunteering to help others. show mercy to all. Those are resolu- strip children of their innocence, happening all around us,” he said. The word is that only 10 percent of tions that Jesus would have us make. joy, and dignity, he added. Like St. Joseph, “we are asked resolutions are kept. I hope that the Most of us are pretty deficient in ful- The prophet Jeremiah was aware not to let ourselves be robbed of feds are not going to get into enforce- filling those resolutions. of this “sobbing and loud lamen- joy. We are asked to protect this ment. Imagine getting a letter from To accomplish those things, we need tation” and knew that Rachel was joy from the Herods of our own the IRS (Intended Resolutions Ser- strength beyond ourselves. We need “weeping for her children, and she time. Like Joseph, we need the vice): “Mr. Garick, it has come to the grace of God. Go to Mass of- would not be consoled since they courage to respond to this real- our attention that you are delinquent ten. When you take within yourself were no more,” the pope said. ity, to arise and take it firmly in in your resolution to clean out the the Body and Blood of Christ, you “Today too, we hear this heart- hand,” the pope said. collection of rare eastern European will be strengthened. And spending rending cry of pain, which we nei- He declared that the church wine bottles in your basement. Un- more time in church and less time in ther desire nor are able to ignore weeps not only for children suf- less you can demonstrate compliance McDonald’s, you might lose a few or to silence,” he continued. fering the pain of poverty, malnu- within 30 days, we will be forced to pounds as well. “Christmas is also accompanied, whether we like it or not, by tears,” See POPE, Page 4

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Through the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, we partake in the Church’s mission to bring the message of God’s Kingdom of love, mercy, and forgiveness “even to the ends of the earth.” The weekend of Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 14 and 15, will be when the membership drive of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith takes place. With our membership, we make a special commitment Touch the World With Your Life! to the Church’s mission “to all peoples and nations” by By Leandro M. Tapay The Society for the Propa- during the membership drive pledging daily prayer and financial help to the society. Diocesan Missions Director gation of the Faith, which and $95,041 on World Mis- In more than 1,150 mission dioceses worldwide, priests, The weekend of Saturday is under the direction of the sion Sunday. The society also religious brothers and sisters, and lay catechists rely on the and Sunday, Jan. 14 and 15, Vatican’s Congregation for received $129,165 in legacies prayers and financial assistance of the society’s members. is a renewal weekend for our the Evangelization of Peoples, and $23,369 in miscellaneous The missionaries count on this support as they help young membership to the Society for is the main source of support gifts from our diocese. people search for the meaning of life, comfort refugees in the Propagation of the Faith. for the 1,500 mission dioces- You can touch the world by their spiritual and material needs, minister to the sick, Our promise of support for es in Asia, Africa, the Pacific leaving a gift to the Society for teach children, prepare adults for baptism, and bring help the Church’s mission through Islands, and some regions of the Propagation of the Faith in to the suffering in times of war and natural disasters. our prayers, sacrifices, and fi- Latin America. The society your will. Your legacy will live does not have any investments During the membership drive, let us pray for missionaries nancial donation is the only for generations. Your charity everywhere, especially the nine men and women from requirement for our member- or savings. Every year, all the will help the Catholic Church funds it collects are distributed the Diocese of Columbus who are sharing Christ’s Gospel ship. There is no other formal spread the Gospel to ends of message around the globe. dues structure. to mission dioceses and mis- the earth. A specific amount I am most grateful for your continuing generosity and The event is an opportunity sion congregations or mission may be designated, or you can societies spreading the Gospel allocate a percentage of your support for this most important task of the Church: for us to recommit ourselves to evangelization. participate in the mission of the in places where people have estate. A qualified attorney can Church to spread the Gospel yet to hear the good news of help prepare your will or trust. Sincerely yours in Christ, even to the ends of the earth, as our salvation. Please notify the diocesan mis- Most Rev. Frederick F. Campbell, DD, PhD Jesus had commanded his dis- The membership drive in sions office of your bequest, so Bishop of Columbus ciples – and us – to do (Mark January and the World Mis- you can be included in its be- 16:15). Members receive the sion Sunday celebration in quest society and kept updated graces of 15,000 Masses cel- October are the two major col- with its monthly newsletter. Brazil, the Philippines, and As an act of spiritual and ebrated at St. Peter’s Basilica lection times for the society. The cross of Christ is a daily India, to name a few nations. social justice; in Rome.Thank you for your In 2015, the Diocese of Co- reality in the poverty of the Catholics suffer for their faith In reparation for the sins generosity. lumbus contributed $60,365 Congo, Haiti, Bangladesh, in Vietnam, Rwanda, Sudan, of the past; and many other countries. Your gift through your will As an example of Catholic or trust to the Society for the charity for the next Propagation of the Faith means generation. life itself to the Church in these If concern for the poor and and many other nations. It is a the spread of the Gospel are living tribute to you and a last- important to you during your ing hymn of praise to God. It is lifetime, a bequest to the so- a lifeline and a sign of hope for ciety will carry on those prin- our brothers and sisters who ciples in a longterm tribute to cry to God for help. the power of faith. People establish bequests for As the mission director for the many reasons: diocese, I attest that legacies, In thanksgiving for the gifts, and bequests left to the So- blessings of life and love; ciety for the Propagation of the To honor deceased Faith will be used entirely for the loved ones; missionary work of the Catholic Church. Donors and their inten- To praise God for the tions remain in the prayers of gift of faith; missionaries the world over. I In gratitude for the sincerely thank you on behalf of opportunities of America or the Church’s missionaries and of one’s career; the people they serve. 4 Catholic Times January 15, 2017 Ohio Dominican to honor veterans OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP TO HOST Ohio Dominican University will spon- veteran attending the briefing will - re sor a Veterans Appreciation Day on Sat- ceive two free tickets to the games. FUNDRAISER FOR ASIA’S HOPE urday, Jan. 21. The university will be honoring two Grove City Our Lady of Perpetual of our effort goes into forming and The day will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a accomplished alumni who are mili- Help Church, 3730 Broadway, will equipping disciples, we give equal meeting of Catholic War Veterans Post tary veterans as honorary co-captains host a dinner to benefit the Asia’s attention to sending disciples into 1936 in the Bishop Griffin Center, fol- of the women’s and men’s basketball Hope Battambang 5 Home in Cam- many mission fields to evangelize lowed at 11:30 a.m. by a national secu- teams. Mary Smart Callaway, a mem- bodia at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. and build God’s kingdom. Our com- rity briefing with Rear Adm. Deborah ber of the Class of 1979 of what then mitment to Asia’s Hope reflects on Loewer in the President’s Dining Hall at was Ohio Dominican College, is a re- Asia’s Hope is a Columbus-based multidenominational, grassroots our desire to sustain a long-term in- the center. tired Air Force colonel with 26 years ternational mission and to embrace of service in information technology. movement working in Cambodia, Loewer was the first warfare-qualified Thailand, and India to provide qual- the children of our home in Cambo- woman to be promoted to flag rank in Since retiring from the military, she has ity long-term care for orphaned dia as our own family.” the Navy. She commanded the USS volunteered for her parish as the leader children at high risk of sexual and Speakers at the Jan. 29 dinner will Mount Baker and the USS Camden and of its adult faith formation program. economic exploitation. The children include Father Millisor and associ- was director of the White House situa- Dennis Smith, a 1969 ODC graduate, is live in homes as families, with two ate pastor Father James Colopy, tion room on Sept. 11, 2001. During the a retired Army colonel and played bas- briefing, free pizza and refreshments ketball for the Panthers. He was the adults who serve as parents. parishioners already involved in will be served. Afterward, veterans will first recipient of the ODC Distinguished The Grove City parish’s engage- supporting Asia’s Hope, and Asia’s walk to Alumni Hall and watch Ohio Alumni Award in 1981. ment with Asia’s Hope has grown Hope executive director John Mc- Dominican’s women’s and men’s bas- Veterans interested in attending are from the involvement of two parish- Collum. ketball teams play Walsh. Veterans will asked to RSVP to Kyrsten Stenerson at ioners to efforts that include sending Guests will be treated to a Cambo- be honored during the women’s game at (614) 251-4458 or stenersk@ohiodo- missionary groups to Cambodia and dian dessert from Aspara Market in 1 p.m. and the men’s game at 3. Each minican.edu by Friday, Jan. 13. providing financial support for the Columbus and a traditional Cambo- home. In addition, the Our Lady of dian coconut dance, performed by Family prayer program at St. Matthew Perpetual Help School Legacy Lead- members of The Ohio State Univer- ers, a middle-school service learn- sity’s Khmer Student Association. Prayer flows from everyday life, ics and handouts include creating your ing organization, has adopted Asia’s The Cambodian people perform whether it is in the family or in the personalized family mission statement; Hope as its project for 2016-17. It has the dance to celebrate the coconut, classroom or a meeting. a prayer primer for parents and family conducted fundraisers and arranged which grows in abundance through- Do you have questions on how to pray members; family ideas for outreach and for each class at the school to have out the nation and provides food and as a family, in the classroom, or in a caring; help in identifying your par- one or two pen pals at the home. other items used daily. Music for the meeting? How does family prayer relate ish’s approach to families; and concrete dance is played on coconut shells. to a caring community? ideas to help parents and catechists in “The mission and purpose of our parish is to form and send inten- For more information, contact the Sr. Janet Schaffler, OP, will give in- helping form children who care. Sister sights on these and other questions in a Janet also will describe authentic faith tional missionary disciples of Jesus parish office at (614) 875-3322, ex- presentation titled “Families of Prayer, and give practical steps to help achieve Christ,” said Father Dan Millisor, tension 326. The RSVP deadline is Communities of Care,” sponsored by authentic faith for every age level from the parish’s pastor. “While much Tuesday, Jan. 17. the diocesan Office of Religious Educa- child to adult. tion and Catechesis. It will take place This presentation is for anyone who POPE, continued from Page 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25 wants to learn more about prayer and at the St. Anthony Room in the under- how it leads to becoming communities trition, lack of education, forced dis- place in our midst. Let us find the croft of Gahanna St. Matthew Church, of care. Light snacks will be provided. placement, slavery, and sexual ex- courage needed to take all neces- 807 Havens Corners Road. On request, 1.5 hours of religious edu- ploitation. She also weeps “because sary measures and to protect in ev- Practical suggestions will be given cation methods/enrichment certification she recognizes the sins of some of ery way the lives of our children, for parents, grandparents, catechists credit will be given. her members: the sufferings, the so that such crimes may never be experiences and the pain of mi- and parish communities to help sup- Register by emailing orec@columbus- repeated. In this area, let us adhere, nors who were abused sexually by port each other in becoming families of catholic.org or calling (614) 221-4633, clearly and faithfully, to ‘zero toler- priests.” prayer and communities of care. Top- extension 1325. ance,’” he said. People who were responsible for The pope urged the bishops to re- Hilliard St. Brendan men’s retreat at Maria Stein caring for children “destroyed their member that Christian joy doesn’t dignity,” and “it is a sin that shames ignore or sugarcoat reality, but “is Hilliard St. Brendan Church is spon- ordained to the priesthood in 1994 and us,” he said. born from a call” to embrace and soring a men’s retreat from Friday, Jan. has served in various parish and cam- 27 to Sunday, Jan. 29 at the Maria Stein pus ministries of the Dominican Prov- Deploring “the sin of what hap- protect life, “especially that of the Spiritual Center, 2365 St. John’s Road, ince of St. Joseph. Father Garrott, an pened, the sin of failing to help, the holy innocents.” Maria Stein. accomplished pianist and guitarist, has sin of covering up and denial, the sin He asked the bishops to renew their Its theme is “The Gospel Toolbox.” It preached more than 100 parish missions of the abuse of power,” the church commitment to be shepherds with will be led by Father Bill Garrott, OP. throughout the United States. also begs for forgiveness, he said. the courage to acknowledge what who is based at the St. Thomas Aqui- The cost of the retreat is $160, which “Today, as we commemorate the so many children are experiencing nas Priory in Charlottesville, Virginia, includes all meals and a private room Feast of the Holy Innocents, I today, and to work to guarantee the where the Dominican Fathers staff the with bath. For registration informa- would like us to renew our com- kind of conditions needed so the Catholic campus ministry and parish tion, contact Gerry at (614) 946-8117 or plete commitment to ensuring that dignity of children will be respected for the University of Virginia. He was email [email protected]. these atrocities will no longer take and defended. January 15, 2017 Catholic Times 5 Father Stephen Metzger’s homily at the funeral Mass for Msgr. Robert Metzger at Junction City St. Patrick Church on Monday, Jan. 2: “The cross … the cross. “Sacrifice comes from the Latin words “And so he began to look, and all he just heard about – his mother, his aunt, “I hope you saw that we processed in sacra and facere. Sacra could be trans- could see was chicken blood, and he Mary Magdalene, and the beloved dis- behind the cross, because it tells in a sym- lated ‘sacred or holy’ and facere is ‘mak- said ‘What’s wrong? What’s wrong?’ ciple. And, yes, in that Damiano cross, bolic way what voice and lips could never ing.’ So it’s the making of holiness or Eventually, after a few seconds, Bob down by the leg of Jesus, there is a tell about the great sacrifice of the Father, the making of sanctification, or to infuse said, screaming, ‘How would you like rooster there. It’s part of the mystery of Son, and Holy Spirit, and it summarizes something with God’s very presence, as somebody to cut your head off?’ the cross of Christ. the life of our brother Bob. the sign of the cross does. “I think Dad told that story because he “Well, maybe we could imagine this “When Bob was born at the old turkey “I translate it in a different way, as saw that as a tipping point in Bob’s life. whole church property as being an farm, Robert Ernest and Mary Elizabeth ‘deifying’ or ‘divinizing,’ or it could be He no longer seemed to identify with iconic cross, and the main beam down decided to bring him to this very baptis- ‘infusion with God’s presence.’ That Dad that strongly. It seemed, like that, through here and the lateral beam this mal font, and Father Eugene Owens – was the life of Bob, using that sign of he began to shift his focus at that tipping way, and in the middle, the image of one of the first things he did was to sign the cross in fusing, vivifying, diviniz- point and that he somehow wanted to be Jesus, with Bob somehow there on that him on the head with the cross. ing, and deifying those with whom he a server and to be right there with Father cross, and the sides sort of being where Owens. “When he was confirmed, he was con- met throughout his life – this power of the blood flows still. firmed with the sign of the cross. When the cross of Christ. “It seemed like something in this tip- “And that body is transformed to be he made his first Communion, Father “When Bob was about three, Dad said ping point was coming through – that consumed and eaten where the waters Owens gave him the body and blood of that it was decided – probably by Mother something had spilled its blood in sac- of baptism purify, and we become those Christ with the sign of the cross. When – that they would have chicken for Sun- rifice and its body was taken and eaten holy people at the foot of the cross and our he was ordained a priest for this diocese, day dinner. And at that point, Bob was and consumed, and those people re- image is now imprinted there, and on the he was anointed on the hands with the very much identifying with Dad in his ceived new life from Bob in this act wingtips are those holy people who have sign of the cross. footsteps, and he wanted to be helpful. somehow – it was connecting with him, died and gone before us – my brother Bill, this sacred action: life, death, and life And so Dad showed him how to use the our brother Bill, and Mother and Dad and “And when he lay dying here at the again, the paschal mystery. And Bob wing feathers and the feet together so that our grandparents and uncles and aunts rectory, Bishop Campbell anointed never liked chicken after that. him with the sign of the cross, Dick there would be no blood on anyone. and your relatives as well, on the top and “But we don’t have to look at the life of (his brother, Father Richard Metzger) “When Dad chopped that chicken’s on the sides – these holy people that we all Bob for witness for these tipping points, anointed him, I anointed him, and sev- head off, my brother Bob let out a hope to enjoy someday as we ourselves for we heard about it in the Scriptures. eral other priests anointed him with the scream and started dancing on one foot, become deified and divinized and infused holding the other leg in the air with both Paul reached a tipping point in his life, with the presence of God. sign of the cross – this symbolic gesture and as we heard in that first reading, that that summarized his life and the life of hands, and Dad thought that somehow, “Perhaps this liturgy can become a tip- he’d cut off one of Bob’s fingers. he desired no earthly wisdom, but only Christ and all Christians. Christ crucified. The cross for him sum- ping point for you, with God’s divine marized the mystery. And in that Gala- presence and your commitment to be Adult Faith Formation Series tians reading, we heard how he said he deified and divinized and infused with only boasts in the cross of Our Lord Jesus God’s presence. That’s what we are The adult faith formation program of the stories of some of the greatest Catho- Christ. It symbolically summarized his praying for for Bob – to complete what Reynoldsburg St. Pius X Church, 1051 lic minds of all time, beginning with St. life and his own tipping point. was started in Baptism and Eucharist S. Waggoner Road, will present Cathol- Francis of Assisi and continuing with St. “And in the Gospel of John, we heard and in the sacrament of Confirmation, icism: The Pivotal Players, the newest Thomas Aquinas, Blessed John Henry this deifying and divinizing infusion of study series by Auxiliary Bishop Robert Newman, St. Catherine of Siena, G.K. a vivid description of Jesus carrying his cross, and the holy women – his mother divine presence. Barron of Los Angeles and his Word on Chesterton, and Michelangelo. “Well, maybe you’ve missed seeing Fire Ministries, beginning Monday, Jan. and his aunt and Mary of Magdala – and The cost for the series is $25 per individ- the beloved disciple being there, and they the cross and us processing behind the 16 at 7 p.m. and continuing for the next ual or couple and includes a study guide. cross. I started getting choked up in five weeks. were being divinized and deified and be- To learn more about St. Pius X adult faith ing infused with divine presence. the summarizing of Bob’s life, this di- Using the same breathtaking cinema- formation or to register for an upcoming “This was such a powerful scene that vine presence and infusion. And as I tography as in his original Catholicism study, go to http://spxreynoldsburg.com/ Christian artists, starting around the ninth approached the coffin there, we were series, Bishop Barron will bring to life adult-faith-formation.html. century – give or take maybe eight or nine singing ‘What child is this who’s laid centuries – began to think that a simple to rest?’ and especially that part where cross needed something more, and they it says ‘Nails and spears shall pierce Our Lady of Perpetual Help Open House developed iconic crosses; that is, crosses him through. The cross he bore for Grove City Our Lady of Perpetual welcome from 7 to 7:30 p.m., when they with icons or images on them. me, for you. Hail, hail the Word made Help School, 3752 Broadway, is spon- will have exclusive access to the kinder- “Probably the most famous of all the flesh, the Babe, the Son of Mary’ and soring an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. garten teachers. iconic crosses is the one that we know the Son of God. Thursday, Jan. 19. Guests will be greeted by student am- now as San Damiano, which many of you “Well, if you missed it coming in, we Families with children enrolled in the bassadors who will be available for have seen in Assisi. And legend says that will process out behind the cross as we school will be able to explore classrooms, tours. Attendees can pick up information it spoke to St. Francis, that cross, and it take him to be with these other holy peo- talk with teachers, and see what students packets and enjoy student-led hands-on was the tipping point in his life. ple, and we pray for that tipping point in are accomplishing. Parents of students at- activities. There will be a student talent “That cross has a large square at the our own life, for deification, divinization, tending other schools also are invited. show from 7 to 8 in the gymnasium. top to give room for more images, and divine infusion. And we will go after- Parents considering enrolling their Contact the school at (614) 875-6779 the sides of the cross are very wide to wards to have some chicken, too. children in kindergarten are especially with questions or to schedule a tour. give room for these holy people that we “The cross … the cross.” 6 Catholic Times January 15, 2017

Another view on ‘football priest’; Pray the Rosary Polish National wedding the practice in the five years I have been doing this column -- nor, to my knowledge, in the history of the QUESTION & ANSWER column which long predates me. Though I am nor- mally a big fan of transparency, I think the anonym- by: FATHER KENNETH DOYLE ity gives writers the chance to speak honestly without Catholic News Service subjecting themselves to the “slings and arrows” of their neighbors. . I am disturbed by a question you printed from . My son and his wife were married by a justice Qan anonymous person requesting your thoughts Qof the peace at a lake. A Polish National (Cath- DISCOVER THE CATHOLIC DIFFERENCE on a retired priest who talks about the local sports olic Church) priest said a lovely blessing over the Rely on the Knights of Columbus to protect your family’s future. team and concludes the liturgy with the words, “The couple. Later, I heard a Catholic priest say that, if the James B. Valent, General Agent [email protected] Mass never ends; it must be lived by each of us to- sacrament of marriage was not received in a church, they should not receive holy Communion. 740-280-0280 day.” I know this priest well and have the honor of LIFE INSURANCE DISABILITY INSURANCE LONG-TERM CARE RETIREMENT ANNUITIES assisting him each week. Up until that point, my son had been receiving Com- First, it must be noted that the vast majority of our munion -- until I told him not to. Does the blessing city and our parish are strong fans of the “local football suffice? (Delmar, New York) team.” Our priest’s comments (which I never recall as . To determine the status of your son’s relation- SHERIDAN having lasted more than 30 seconds) are offered as a Aship with the Roman Catholic Church, I would FUNERAL HOME way of uniting the worshipping community. have to have more information. To be validly married 740-653-4633 in the church’s eyes, a Catholic needs to be married More importantly, his comments are always con- by a Catholic priest or deacon in a Catholic church or, 222 S. COLUMBUS ST., LANCASTER nected to a virtue that relates either to the scriptural if by a different officiant or in a different setting, to readings or to our relationship with the Lord. I find have obtained the necessary permissions (“dispensa- them most pastoral. tions”) from the church. As for his dismissal formula, admittedly that is not I have officiated at weddings involving a Catholic the exact wording offered in the Roman Missal. But and a Jew (or a Catholic and a Muslim) in “neutral” as a more traditionally minded deacon, I always fol- settings -- e.g., a secular wedding hall or a garden. I low the priest by saying (verbatim from the missal) have also, on a couple of occasions, obtained permis- “Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life.” And sion for a Catholic and a non-Catholic to be married the loving way in which the priest dismisses people by a civil official when the involvement of clergy of has become an encouraging reminder of the universal any denomination would have been awkward for one call to holiness. of the parties or for their families. The priest described in your column doesn’t begin to So it is theoretically possible that your son could capture the one who serves our parish. He is widely have obtained the Catholic Church’s permission to be loved and respected and goes to great lengths to keep married “by a justice of the peace at a lake,” but it is the liturgy fresh and relevant. Our priest is a humble probably unlikely. and caring individual, and we are incredibly blessed to have him in our lives. The “blessing” by the Polish National Catholic Church priest seems irrelevant to the issue of validity, since he One final thought: Please make it standard policy to was evidently not the officiant at the wedding. (The GEORGE J. IGEL & CO., INC. print the author’s name when you run a letter in your 2040 ALUM CREEK DRIVE . COLUMBUS, OHIO Polish National Catholic Church, which is not in union 614.445.8421 . www.igelco.com column; that will deter a “ring and run” anonymity. with the Vatican, was established in Pennsylvania in (Columbus, Ohio) the late 1890s as a result of a series of pastoral misun- SITE DEVELOPMENT . EARTHWORK . UTILITIES . CONCRETE . few weeks back, I published in this column a let- derstandings and property disputes. There is currently STABILIZATION . EARTH RETENTION . ROLLER COMPACTED CONCRETE Ater from Columbus, Ohio. The writer complained a dialogue between leaders of the Catholic Church and about a priest in his parish who takes several minutes the Polish National Catholic Church, including on the each Sunday to comment on the fortunes of the local question of the validity of mixed marriages performed football team -- the writer said that it “borders on sacri- by Polish National clergy.) lege” -- and uses his own wording for the dismissal rite. To be able to receive the Eucharist in the Roman ® The original letter and the above response from the Catholic Church, one needs to be in full communion Kiddie Academy of Westerville 614-568-4450 ∙ kiddieacademy.com/westerville deacon serve as an important reminder that a priest’s of faith, which would include being validly married words and actions can be viewed in different ways by in the Catholic Church’s eyes. Why not have your son different members of a congregation. That is why I discuss his situation with your parish priest? 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The grant enabled the parish to hire The youth group recently began Tim- Katie Lomeo as an assistant to its youth othy Talks on Tuesdays. The name is Here we are at the middle of January, and it group coordinator, Judie Bryant. Lomeo based on the words of 1 Timothy 4:12: seems like Christmas was so long ago. Litur- is a Westerville native and a graduate of “Let no one have contempt for our gically, we sneak in a few weeks of Ordinary Southern Methodist University. youth, but set an example for those who Time, just in time for Lent by March 1. The “Faith is a huge component in Katie’s believe, in speech, conduct, love, faith, long Christmas season is so merry and won- life and she has a high ability to connect and purity.” Using a dedicated Google derful that it does not seem fair to just jump with the kids,” Bryant said. “She lives chat room, high school participants log right into Lent a few weeks later. Stores already are full of stuff our and breathes her faith and is on fire for in at 8:30 p.m. each Tuesday to discuss waistlines do not need for St. Valentine’s Day. And by Presidents’ Day, God. Her cheerful face and youthful exu- a topic related to this verse and to post the sales will be featuring spring clothing. College football is done, the berance really helps our young Catholics insights to questions about it. Super Bowl is almost here, baseball spring training is coming, and the make a connection with this new pro- The Catholic Foundation grant also basketball and hockey seasons seem to go on forever. I will take one gram and build healthy relationships. provides funds to assist the youth min- sentence here to reiterate how awesome the Columbus Blue Jack- Kids in high school and junior high have istry in developing programs for paren- ets’ season has been. Easter will be here in three months, and that a strong desire to have adults pay atten- tal support, including talks by promi- is the high point of every Church year. Our redemption and promise tion to them in a positive light, and Katie nent speakers and parenting workshops. of eternal life by way of the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus definitely does that.” These will be aimed at helping parents Christ cannot be matched. The new junior high youth group began understand the social challenges and its year in the summer with a back-to- pressures children face daily and help My proposal for 2017 is to make it Christmas all year long. Of school event, followed by its first official them raise children with high moral course, please put away the lights and decorations, put the tree at meeting in September. The ministry was character. the curb, and pay off those credit card bills. And no, we should not continue to go out and buy more gifts. We already know that the greatest gift each of us receives every Christmas is the Christ Diocesan Association of Religious Educators to meet Child Himself. Without Him, there is no redemption or eternal Sister Janet Schaeffler, OP, will talk to is $30 and includes lunch. To register, life. My final thank-you note this season is as follows: “Thank you, the Diocesan Association of Religious contact Diana Toth at dtoth@delawarest- God; thank you, Mary, for saying ‘Yes’; thank you, Joseph, for being Educators on Thursday, Jan. 26 about mary.org or call (740) 369-8228. a great father.” So how do we make it Christmas all year? We how God speaks to us in the 21st century. You probably are familiar with the sto- do it as everyday Catholics. No fanfare, no lights or decorations, This event will take place at Powell ry of Jesus coming to the home of Mar- no presents, and no glitter. We will do it quietly with a gift every St. Joan of Arc Church, 10700 Liberty tha and Mary. If you feel too busy and day. Think about the gift of pure love from that Christ Child each Road, beginning with Mass at 8:30 a.m. rushed, like Martha, take time to be a day of our lives as everyday Catholics in 2017. It will not take Sister Janet’s presentation begins at 9:30 Mary, come to this event, and find some much, but the conscious effort is the key. Can we deliberately a.m. and concludes at 2 p.m. The cost answers to Jesus’ challenge to us today. commit to showing that Christian love in at least one way every day this year? Think of it as the best gift you can give someone at Christmas. Sharing that love in the most simple ways on a daily Our Family Serving Yours... basis is exactly what Christmas is all about. How much better, and how much more positive will Lent be this year if we apply the joy Now for 5 Generations, of Christmas to it! Yes, there is plenty of room for this among Over 150 Years the repentance, prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. We are fresh from the Year of Mercy. Love is the product, the love that comes from Our family of Funeral Directors forgiveness, repentance, and a merciful God. And as difficult as it has expanded to include can be, we are called to embrace and love all, especially those who Bob Ryan’s son, Kevin. are our enemies. Look around – there are plenty of enemies in Kevin’s great-great-grandfather our midst, perceived and real. Patrick Egan established the company in 1859. Everyday is each day. We fail and we sin, but best of all we for- Our commitment to give and we share love. Make it Christmas everyday all year. One Central Ohio families act each day can be significant. Your spouse, your children, your has never changed. L-R Funeral Directors, Kevin, Andy & Bob Ryan parents, your friends, your co-workers, your fellow students, your with spouses, Gini, Khristy & Mary Ginn Ryan communities, your enemies, and all strangers are eligible to be shown love by our words and actions. The simpler, the better. That Personal, dignified, quality services at a reasonable cost is our daily gift of the Christ Child as everyday Catholics. And in the spirit of ecumenism, lest we forget Martin Luther King, Jr. on NEW Northwest Central this date, I close with one of his quotes: “I have decided to stick to 4661 Kenny Rd. 403 E. Broad St. love. ... Hate is too great a burden to bear.” 614.451.5900 614.221.6665 8 Catholic Times January 15, 2017 ANNUAL BOSCO BASH RALLY FOR STUDENTS SET FOR FEB. 11 The diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry will sponsor the annual Bosco Bash rally for students in grades six to eight from 2:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb, 11 at Columbus St. Timothy Church, 1088 Thomas Lane. The event will feature music by the Sation 14 praise band, time with friends, skits, games, dinner, evening Mass, and featured speaker Paul J. Kim (pictured). Kim, a philosophy graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville who worked for several years with at-risk youth as a missionary in New York City. He has earned a reputation as a speaker and a musician through his beatboxing (vocal drumming), harmonies, and faith- filled lyrics. He gives new meaning to the term “one- man band,” using a loop machine that allows him to produce live multitrack vocal instrumentals. He performs original and cover songs in the acoustic, hip-hop, and spoken-word genres. He has released two albums titled “The World sings” and “Run Fly Fall,” and his YouTube videos have accumulated more than one million views. A scene from last year’s event is pictured above. The ticipant. For more information, call (614) 241-2565 or or email [email protected], mhall@cdeduca- cost is $25 per youth participant and $15 per adult par- (614) 390-8653, visit www.cdeducation.org/BoscoBash, tion.org, or [email protected]. Archaelogist World Marriage Day celebration Visit The annual diocesan World Marriage Day celebration will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 in Marian Mary Jo Behrens- Hall of Columbus Immaculate Conception Church,366 E. meyer, Latin Instructor North Broadway. Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers of Port- and world language land, Oregon, will speak on the topic “Male and Female department chair at He Created Them: Complementarity and Intimacy in Mar- Mount Vernon High School, a former senior riage.” His presentation will be followed by a Holy Hour. staff archaeologist for Deacon Burke-Sivers is featured on The Greatest Com- The Ohio State Univer- mandments: A 40-Week Spiritual Journey for Married sity’s excavations at Couples, a marriage enrichment program rooted in Bibli- Isthmia, Greece, vis- cal values and designed to help husbands and wives know ited the sixth- through God better, trust him fully, and love him completely. eighth-grade students and teachers at Mount The deacon, a Benedictine Oblate of Mount Angel Ab- Vernon St. Vincent de bey in Oregon, is host of the weekly Living Stones program Paul School to share on Mater Dei Radio, has been a guest on many other radio details of the true programs including Catholic Answers Live and Vocation story of Christmas. (She is sixth from left in the back row of the photo.) On the day before the students began Boom Radio, has hosted or co-hosted several EWTN tele- their Christmas break, she talked about what she has learned about Jesus’ birth and the history of the times vision series, and is the author of Behold the Man: A Catho- through the “Biblical Archaeology Review,” scholar Andrew McGowan, and several personal visits to Bethle- lic Vision of Male Spirituality. hem. Her presentation noted the Roman and Jewish influences which impacted the choice of the date of Dec. All married couples are invited, but seating is limited. 25 for the celebration of the birth of Christ. She also discussed the distance from Nazareth to Bethlehem and There is no charge for the event. RSVP by Friday, Feb. 10 the mountain ranges, rivers, wild animals, and potential for bandits Mary and Joseph had to face, and looked at familylife.colsdioc.org or call (614) 241-2560. at when Christmas celebrations actually began and the evolution of decorations and celebrations. Students viewed a map of the journey to Bethlehem and what possibly occurred on Mary and Joseph’s arrival into Beth- Sponsors for the event include the diocesan Offices of lehem, learning about the shepherd’s fields and the cave and inn which may have been referred to in the Gospel Marriage and Family Life, the Diaconate, and Black Catho- accounts. They learned that St. Jerome would later translate the Bible into Latin in that cave and that the lic Ministries; Worldwide Marriage Encounter Columbus; task would take him 35 years. As a result of Behrensmeyer’s visit, the true story of what occurred that night, Columbus Engaged Encounter; Columbus Retrouvaille; the subsequent celebrations, and the impact of Christ on history made the students’ celebration of Christmas the diocesan Parish Latino Pre-Cana Ministry; and the more profoundly spiritual. Photo courtesy St. Vincent de Paul School American Catholic Negro American Mission Board. January 15, 2017 Catholic Times 9

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FaithThe Call to Love, Right Where We Are I spent a nice, low-key last day of 2016. Ran a few the 17th century Carmelite Brother Lawrence taught, errands. Mailed two packages. Shared a leisurely such a challenge? Reading his work of the same title, lunch with a good friend who came back to my place we realize being truly present to God in ordinary life for a few last Christmas cookies and conversation. GRACE IN THE MOMENT is a human struggle, not unique to our time. As I write and wait for midnight, I hear one of my Mary van Balen The temptation is to imagine, like the seeker in Joan’s daughters and a friend laughing in the living room story, that God is found in extraordinary places. That while they are here for a few hours before heading to to participate in transforming the world with Divine a party. A nice, homey New Year’s Eve. Love requires dramatic action, and that only a few I admit to looking forward to 2017 with some In the face of great challenges, loving those we live exceptionally “holy ones” are called to do so. trepidation, more aware than usual of the uncertainties with and encounter in our daily lives seems trivial. As we enter 2017, the temptation is to be we face at home and around the world. The issues What difference can such small actions make? overwhelmed and think our lives too small, our are not new, but carry an increased sense of urgency: In commentary following the passage from the actions too insignificant to make a difference. Jesus civil rights, immigration, poverty, global warming, Rule, Benedictine Joan Chittister speaks to Benedict’s tells us, “Not so.” The temptation is to look to others terrorism, war. insistence on listening for God’s voice in one another more powerful, more “important” to do the work. During the holidays, a friend shared with me the and in the present moment. She recounts a wisdom Jesus turns that upside down, too. He called poor trauma she is experiencing after returning from story from another tradition: A seeker asks the fishermen, women, and people on the fringes of working on a documentary in the Holy Land. While teacher how to reach enlightenment. The answer society – ordinary people, not the religious or political she heard lots of talk of Bethlehem as Christmas is deceptively simple: No special time or place is bigwigs of his day – to bring Love into the world. approached, and the strains of O Little Town of required. No special way of listening or unique places And Jesus assured us that we don’t act alone. Joined Bethlehem filled the air, she was overcome by the to look. Being present to the moment, to the people with the Source of all that is, our acts of love are part suffering she witnessed in the modern occupied city around you, to the place where you are is what is of the Divine Act of Love that confronts darkness and of Bethlehem. needed. Enlightenment happens there. is not overcome. Here is the hope we carry into the “Both Palestinians and Jewish Israelis say ‘There Jesus in the gospels tells his followers that the new year. Be present. Be aware of God-with-us right is no such thing as post-traumatic stress disorder Kingdom of God is now, in the moment, as well as where we are. And trust in the power of the Love that here because there is no post, just traumatic stress coming. He said that whatever we do for the least flows through us to transform the world. disorder,” she said. among us, we do for him. He invited us to live as he © 2017 Mary van Balen. Visit van Balen’s blog at Her experience of one small part of the world speaks lived, present in the moment to his relationship with http://www.maryvanbalen.com/the-scallop. to the fear and uncertainty of so many in the global God and with neighbor. neighborhood. And Jesus’ parable of the How do we move forward into this new year? As Good Samaritan clearly followers of the Christ, how do we bring the love and shows who that neighbor peace of God’s kingdom into the world? How do we is – everyone. live with hope? Why is hearing God’s Yesterday, I read the next-to-the-last-last chapter of voice and experiencing the Rule of St. Benedict, which spoke of the “good God in the moment and zeal” of monastics: to show respect for the other, to in others so difficult? seek what is better for others, to support one another, Why is “practicing the and to show patience and love. Above all, to love God. presence of God,” as

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AUGUSTINE & GABRIEL CHURCH SERVES DUAL PURPOSE BY TIM PUET of families registered in the parish came to the Pontifical College - Jo of Lavang, whose apparitions begin- been here for at least 25 years, so as our Parish School of Religion,” Reporter, Catholic Times has grown steadily smaller since its sephinum in 1990 to complete his ning in 1798 and continuing through- we’ve become a well-established he said. Preparation of the parish’s peak in the post-World War II era studies for the priesthood. out the 19th century gave Vietnam- community,” said Robert Pham, young people for Confirmation takes Columbus Ss. Augustine & Gabriel and is now at about 50. But despite About 300 Vietnamese families ese Catholics encouragement in the who, together with parishioners Son place as a joint effort with Gahanna Church is one parish with two dis- the small number, the parish contin- from all over Franklin County and face of religious persecution. Pope Tran, Son Dinh, and Thang Vu are St. Matthew Church. tinct identities. ues to play a significant role through as far away as Zanesville take part in John Paul II repeatedly recognized members of the organizing commit- Over the years, the Vietnamese Since its founding in 1925, it has the involvement of those families in the church’s noon Mass in the Viet- her in 1988 when he canonized 117 tee which works with Father Bay on community has become more geo- served the city’s Linden neighbor- neighborhood and parish life and be- namese language on Sundays and in men and women who were among an parish activities for the Vietnamese. graphically scattered after starting hood. And for more than 40 years, cause of the Vietnamese presence. other special events throughout the estimated 130,000 Christians mar- “About 30 to 40 percent of us speak mostly in Northland. “I live in Pick- it has been the home parish for the Father Joseph Bay, a native of Viet- year. The most important of these is tyred in Vietnam in the 17th to 19th no English, and those are primarily erington and also attend Seton Parish Catholic Vietnamese community in nam, has been the parish’s pastor for the Vietnamese New Year celebra- centuries. Their feast day is Nov. 24. the older members of the commu- there, and my children go to Reyn- central Ohio. the past eight years and has served tion known as Tet, which takes place Vietnamese Catholics began com- nity,” Pham said. “We have settled oldsburg St. Pius X School,” Pham As Linden has changed, the number the Vietnamese community since he in January or February, depending ing to central Ohio steadily in the here and most of us plan to stay here, said. “Others on the organizing com- on the date of the first new moon of 1970s and the early 1980s after the unless we feel we’ve exhausted our mittee live in other parts of the area. the year. Vietnam War, followed by another potential. But we all come to Ss. Augustine & This year, Tet will be on Saturday, large group who arrived around 1990 “We have the freedom here that Gabriel because we don’t want to Jan. 28, and the parish will celebrate after Vietnam’s Communist govern- we’d be unable to find if we went lose our roots and want to pass them it the following day. “Everyone in on to our children.” ment agreed to release political pris- back to Vietnam, and most of us Left: Marie Placide, president of the parish St. Vincent de Paul Society. Right: A young the Vietnamese community gets ex- oners it had been holding for years. have no desire to go back because “The original migrations may have cited about this, especially the kids,” parishioner receives the Eucharist from Father Bay for the first time. Below: First Com- Father Bay said most of the im- of the corruption that exists with the ended, but this is still a growing munion procession, with statue of Our Lady of Lavang. CT photo/Ken Snow (left); photos from said parishioner Son Tran. “We also ville St. Luke churches. This past migrants originally settled around government there and the continued community” of second- and third- receive a lot of help from the parish- November, Deacon Jason Nguyen, a Morse Road and State Route 161 hostility it shows to Christians. The generation immigrants, Tran said. is a common last name in Vietnam. was no agenda, that the people here ioners who live in the neighborhood. Ss. Augustine & Gabriel parishioner, in the Northland area of Columbus. government allows the Church to “We have a lot of marriages and bap- But our families come from the same recognized us as Catholics like them, The two parish communities collab- was ordained a permanent deacon. exist, but still keeps a watchful eye area of the country. My family ar- and any cultural difference didn’t orate on a lot of things all year, but When they began requesting a ser- tisms every year, and maybe two or He now serves his home parish. rived in the United States in 1993 as matter. It’s the same way in Colum- this is the biggest. vice in Vietnamese, Mass was cel- on Catholics and doesn’t hesitate to three funerals, not to mention two ebrated a few times a year with visit- seize church property for question- recent ordinations.” Another Vietnamese parishioner, refugees with nothing. We settled in bus. Now I want to help people in the “We’ve been planning for this since Father Dinh Ngoc Ky, SVD, was or- ing priests in the former St. Gabriel able reasons.” Father Vincent Nguyen, who at one Utica, New York, and were greeted way I was helped,” Deacon Nguyen after Thanksgiving,” Tran said. “It Church. The Mass continued after dained in 2008 as a member of the with open arms. said. “Being a deacon is a noble task, takes that long for the children to Vietnam has a strong Catholic heri- time was an altar server at Ss. Au- that church was closed and consoli- Divine Word order of priests and is and I have no agenda other than to be learn the Vietnamese dances that tage, with about eight million Catho- gustine & Gabriel, was ordained as a “I’ll never forget that feeling. Under dated with St. Augustine in 1984, serving in California. of service.” are a traditional part of the celebra- lics among its 94 million people. priest of the Diocese of Columbus in Communism, the government had an tion. It starts with the noon Mass in and became a regular part of the par- However, the 2016 annual report of 2014 and is parochial vicar of Mount “Father Vincent and I are not relat- agenda that was hostile to Catholics. “I can’t express strongly enough church, then we’ll go next door to the ish schedule following Father Bay’s the U.S. Commission on Internation- Vernon St. Vincent de Paul and Dan- ed,” Deacon Nguyen said. “Nguyen We realized that in America, there how thankful we in the Vietnamese hall in the school building for a feast ordination in 1994. al Religious Freedom lists several community are for the help we’ve re- Father Bay gives homilies in both instances of government harassment ceived for the past 40-plus years from Top: Father Joseph Bay, pastor of Columbus Ss. Augustine & Gabriel Church, and parish to celebrate the new year and offer our wishes for everyone’s health Vietnamese and English at the noon and disruption of activities of Catho- the people of this parish and for the Vietnamese organizing committee members (from left) Son Tran, Son Dinh, and Robert work of the Catholics in Linden who Pham. Bottom: Father Bay celebrates Mass on Jan. 1. CT photos by Ken Snow and happiness. This will include the Sunday Mass. The parish’s other lics and other religious groups. It dances, games, a lotto-type event, weekend Masses are at 4:30 p.m. also notes that between 100 and 150 preceded them,” Tran said. “We feel and other activities. We’d love to Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday, with people are being held in Vietnam as it’s our job to maintain what they’ve have Catholic Times readers and ev- daily Masses at 9:30 a.m. Monday prisoners of conscience because of done and build on it through our spiri- eryone in the diocese join us. You’re through Thursday. their religious beliefs or advocacy of tual efforts and by keeping the physi- all invited.” Priests from Vietnam stop regularly religious freedom. cal facilities here in good shape.” Other special events sponsored by in the parish to see supporters and “Having Father Bay here is a great St. Augustine Church was estab- the Vietnamese community include a family members. Father Joseph Kien blessing because his presence helps lished in Linden in 1925 to serve Good Friday service, a May Crown- Oanh came to Columbus at Christmas make this a comfortable place to about 250 families, mostly of rail- ing ceremony, a harvest festival pic- time from the Diocese of Hung Hoa worship, particularly for the older road and factory workers, who had nic in early fall at a local park, and in the former North Vietnam to visit people,” Tran said. settled there. By the end of World a yearly memorial service in No- a family which supported him finan- “We Vietnamese have adapted to War II, that number had grown to vember at a Catholic cemetery. The cially during his priestly formation. America, but we still want to be 1,100, resulting in creation of three community’s children usually have a He was the homilist at the noon Mass able to speak our native language nearby parishes – St. James the Less Christmas play, but took a break this on Jan. 1. The homilist for the follow- and maintain our heritage. For that in 1947, St. Gabriel in 1953, and St. year and plan to come back with a ing Sunday was Father Joseph Phong, reason, we have weekly Vietnamese Matthias in 1956. new program in 2017, Tran said. The who comes to Columbus regularly to language classes in the former St. Even with the additional parishes, community also conducts an annual visit his parents and siblings. Augustine School,” which is now the growth continued. St. Augustine pilgrimage to one of several Mar- Most Vietnamese who came to used on weekdays by the Midnimo School was the largest in the Diocese ian shrines in Ohio and a trip to the the United States did so in the two Cross-Cultural School, a charter of Columbus during the early post- yearly Marian Days celebration for waves of migration that coincided school. “About 50 children ages four war years, with enrollment reaching Vietnamese Catholics in Carthage, with the end of the war and the re- to 18 attend classes at six grade lev- a peak of around 800 at about the time Missouri, in August. lease of prisoners. “Nearly all of us els which combine language instruc- The celebration honors Our Lady who are in the Columbus area have tion with religious education, serving See CHURCH, Page 12 12 Catholic Times January 15, 2017

CHURCH, continued from Page 11 the current church building at 1550 E. Hudson St. was dedi- cated in 1955. In the years following, the area’s demographics changed, resulting in the closing of St. Gabriel School in 1978, con- solidation of St. Augustine and St. Gabriel churches in 1984, and the closing of St. Augus- tine School in 1991. Once one of the largest par- ishes in the diocese, Ss. Augus- tine & Gabriel is now one of the smallest. “We may be few Left: Worshippers at the Vietnamese Sunday Mass at Columbus Ss. Augustine & Gabriel Church. Right: One of the parish’s quarterly potluck brunches. in number, but we’re very in- volved,” said Beata Kefauver, who lives about a block from “In a parish as small as ours, – last year. It also makes home annual Measure-Up campaign added; the parking lot has the church, has been a member it’s hard to tell where one visits to families to determine for the developmentally dis- been repaved; and there have since 1971, and edits the parish group ends and the other be- their needs, makes sandwiches abled in the spring. been upgrades to the security bulletin. gins because we work togeth- once a month for St. Lawrence The parish conducts its RCIA and sound systems. er on a lot of things,” said “We’re here because we want Haven in cooperation with program for people interested “All this has been done through parishioner Ben Schaefer, to be,” she said. “I’m trying to Columbus Holy Spirit Church, in becoming Catholics as a volunteer work by both of the who is part of a large family think of how to describe the at- and works in cooperation with joint effort with Columbus parish’s two communities,” involved with all aspects of mosphere here, and for lack of the Joint Organization for In- St. Dominic, Holy Rosary-St. Schaefer said. “Father Bay has parish life. a better word, the phrase that ner-City Needs to help people John, St. Thomas, and Holy provided us with tremendous comes to mind is faith-filled. His brother Elijah is religious pay rent and utility bills. Cross churches. guidance along the way. When I joined the parish about 10 years “Father Bay contributes to education director and a mem- The conference has business Its choir sings at the 10 a.m. that very much because you ber of the finance committee, meetings on the third Sunday Mass every Sunday of the ago, some hard decisions had to can tell how strong his faith is and his sister-in-law, Nicole, is of the month and spiritual year, combining with the Viet- be made because we needed to through his homilies. Having choir director. meetings on the last Sunday. namese choir for holy days of shrink expenses. the Vietnamese here has meant The St. Vincent de Paul con- Outreach committee activi- obligation and other special “Father said, ‘If you see a great deal to us because they ference sponsors a food pantry ties include a potluck after the events. A children’s choir sings something that needs done, provide so much with their in the school hall on the third 10 a.m. Sunday Mass once ev- three or four times a year. just do it’ and that’s what has presence. Saturday of each month for res- ery three months, with coffee During the past few years, the happened. “It’s a great community in the idents of the 43211 ZIP code, and doughnuts on the other parish has undergone substan- “Volunteers come here nearly true sense of the word, a real which covers the Linden area. Sundays. tial renovation. Improvements every Saturday morning and family.” The next food distribution is The committee sponsors an have been made to its heating, just chip in and pick up with Parish organizations include scheduled Saturday, Jan. 21. annual clothing giveaway dur- ventilation, and air condition- doing whatever task is needed. an outreach committee, a St. Its president, Marie Placide, ing the summer, with donated ing system; the boiler has been It’s a practical example of faith Vincent de Paul Society confer- said the conference provided clothing available to neighbor- repaired; a new roof has been in action.” ence, a Knights of Columbus food for about 3,600 people – hood residents for 25 cents a chapter, and a women’s club. approximately 300 per month bag. Last year, it cooperated Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration with Good Shepherd Bap- tist Church, located across Columbus Holy Rosary-St. coming a Paulist, he shared his the street, for a health fair, John Church, 660 S. Ohio Ave., passion for Christ through his and sponsored neighborhood will host its annual Martin Lu- work at Busted Halo, an inno- cleanups and a game night. ther King Day celebration from vative Paulist outreach to spiri- noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. tual seekers. Since 2014, he has The parish’s Knights of Co- 16. The guest preacher will be been a pastoral associate at the lumbus Council 10284, named Father Steve Bell, CSP, of the Newman Center. for Father Earl Holtzapfel, Columbus St. Thomas More pastor of St. Augustine Church Holy Rosary-St. John Church Newman Center. from 1942-78, sponsors an ice has been celebrating Martin cream social every September Father Bell grew up in the Luther King Day every year and a Giving Tree to benefit Church of Christ and converted since 1986, the first year the the Holy Family Soup Kitchen to Catholicism in 1994. A few holiday was observed. This during the Advent season, and years later, he decided to pursue service is one of the old- takes part in the Ohio Knights’ ordination. He became a Pau- est Martin Luther King Day list priest in 2008. Father Bell’s events in Columbus. For ad- Worshippers use a Vietnamese- work with the Paulist Fathers ditional information, email language hymnal to sing at Mass. has been focused on youth and [email protected] or call CT photos by Ken Snow young adults. Soon after be- (614) 252-5926, extension 7. January 15, 2017 Catholic Times 13 CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE Coleman to talk at ODU Ohio Dominican University will host former This year will be the 10th an- Meals, an international or- Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman at 7 p.m. niversary of the Columbus ganization providing chroni- Thursday, Feb. 16 for a talk on “Being Human: Catholic Women’s Confer- cally hungry children with Civic Engagement, Civility and Community.” ence, which has grown to food and education; Jeff The event will take place in Alumni Hall on become the largest event of Cavins, who is known both ODU’s main campus, 1216 Sunbury Road, Co- its kind in the United States. nationally and internationally lumbus. Tickets are free, but seating is limited. Almost 4,000 women are ex- as one of the most effective To register, go to www.ohiodominican.edu. pected for this year’s confer- and engaging speakers in the ence from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 in the new church today; Kerri Caviezel, a pro-life woman who Coleman was mayor from 2000-15 and is the city’s longest-serving mayor. He now is a partner Cardinal Building on the state fairgrounds. has devoted her life to working with youth; and Father at the law firm of Ice Miller LLP and is the firm’s Mathias Thelen, spiritual director and instructor of the- The conference’s mission is to provide opportuni- director of business and government strategies. ties for women to deepen their relationship with Jesus ology, whose focus is on spiritual healing. Music will be provided by Taylor Tripodi, who loves writing and The talk is one of several events scheduled dur- Christ, to grow in their realization of their dignity as ing the 2016-17 academic year based on the uni- Catholic women, and to strengthen their commitment bringing others to Christ through her music. The master of ceremonies will be Brooke Taylor, former co-host of versity’s academic theme, “What does it mean to to be a disciple of Christ. The program will include be human?” nationally known Catholic speakers, Mass celebrated the Family Friendly Morning Show in Cleveland. by Bishop Frederick Campbell, Adoration and Bene- ODU’s core curriculum is a series of courses Powell St. Joan of Arc Church will be the host parish that provide a unifying academic experience diction of the Blessed Sacrament, an opportunity to for the second straight year, providing volunteers for receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation from one of throughout each student’s academic journey. The the conference. “Our work couldn’t be done without curriculum is unique to Ohio Dominican and is almost 50 priests, and displays by Catholic vendors the support and help of many priests, deacons, semi- and ministries. a combination of four seminar courses and the narians, sisters, vowed Religious, and more than 100 university’s general degree requirements. In the The conference theme is “Courageous Faith, Conta- volunteers,” conference organizers said. “We rely seminars, students draw from all their courses to gious Joy,” based on Joshua 1:9 – “Be strong and cou- upon and thank our many generous sponsors, St. Ga- engage in thought-provoking interdisciplinary rageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for briel Catholic Radio, and The Catholic Foundation, discussions, readings, and experiences. the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” who sustain us financially.” For more information on these events and The featured speakers will be Magnus MacFarlane- To learn more and to register for the conference, ODU’s theme of what it means to be human, Barrow, founder and chief executive officer of Mary’s visit www.columbuscatholicwomen.com. visit ohiodominican.edu/Human.

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1216 Sunbury Rd. | Columbus, OH 43219 | 614.251.7400 14 Catholic Times January 15, 2017 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A) The Weekday Bible Readings Each part of the New Testament reflects its writer MONDAY Hebrews 5:1-10 80’s), and concluded with John (90-100 AD). It was Psalm 110:1-4 completed no later than 125 AD. Mark 2:18-22 Father Each part reflects the unique style of the individual writer TUESDAY and also reflects whatever theological development had Hebrews 6:10-20 Lawrence L. Hummer taken place by the time of the writing. The Christmas Psalm 111:1-2,4-5,9,10c narratives heard in liturgies of recent weeks addressed Mark 2:23-38 issues with which Mark was totally unconcerned. WEDNESDAY Hebrews 7:1-3,15-17 Isaiah 49:3,5-6 Matthew and Luke wrote to address the issue of when Jesus gained his identity as Son of God and savior of Psalm 110:1-4 Mark 3:1-6 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 John 1:29-34 Israel. John wrote that this identity was always present. With the Christmas season behind us, we begin the Mark thought it sufficient to place it in the context of THURSDAY Second Sunday in Ordinary Time with Isaiah. This time, Hebrews 7:25-8:6 Jesus’ baptism by John. Matthew and Luke placed that Psalm 40:7-10,17 we are dealing with one of the four “servant songs” found identity in different ways at the time of his birth. John Mark 3:7-12 in the second part of Isaiah (chapters 40-55). traced it to his pre-existent co-existence with God: “In The actual identity of the servant mentioned by Isaiah the beginning was the word, and the word was with FRIDAY Hebrews 8:6-13 remains an unknown, with many people suggesting God, and the word was God.” Thus, we can see how Psalm 85:8,10-14 the servant refers to Isaiah himself. Others suggest an theology was developing along with the Scriptures, Mark 3:13-19 unknown prophet of the future, or some future king. and in many cases generated what was written. Christians understand the servant to be Jesus Christ, SATURDAY Sunday’s Gospel involves John the Baptist’s testimony Hebrews 9:2-3,11-14 whose death was framed by the evangelists around the about Jesus, who is called the “Lamb of God” uniquely Psalm 47:2-3,6-9 sufferings of the “servant” from Isaiah. in the Gospel According to John (not the Baptist). The Mark 3:20-21 Because the New Testament backdrop for the life, Baptist identifies Jesus as the one “who takes away death, and resurrection of Jesus is so familiar to the sin of the world.” Here, the word “sin” is singular, Christians, there is a tendency, when reading prophets referring to the condition of sin in the world. In 1 John like Isaiah, to come across a passage such as today’s 3:5, he wrote “sins” to refer to individual acts. first reading and think “What a coincidence!” We forget The Glory to God, the Lamb of God, and the DIOCESAN WEEKLY RADIO AND that most, if not all, of the evangelists were weaned on announcement before Communion all use “sins.” TELEVISION MASS SCHEDULE the Old Testament. When writing their Gospels, they Curiously, the only time Jesus is identified as “the WEEK OF JANUARY 15, 2017 were careful to align what they said of Jesus with what Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world,” the ancient prophets had written. is here in John’s Gospel. It became “sins” in the Latin SUNDAY MASS liturgy for reasons that escape me. 10:30 a.m. Mass from Columbus St. Joseph This affirms a basic point of understanding what we Cathedral on St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Co- read in the New Testament. The entire New Testament John the Baptist is presented in John’s Gospel as lumbus, and at www.stgabrielradio.com. is a statement of faith, constructed by the early the vehicle by which John the Evangelist’s theology Mass with the Passionist Fathers at Christians to help readers understand how Jesus was emerges. John is unique in teaching the pre-existence 7:30 a.m. on WWHO-TV (the CW), Channel 53, the fulfillment of various Old Testament passages. of the divine Son. He uses the Baptist to express this Columbus. and 10:30 a.m. on WHIZ-TV, Chan- It is not a historical logbook. It was put together teaching. The Baptist also is presented as having nel 18, Zanesville. Check local cable system in its oral form over a period which began after the received the revelation of Jesus as the Son of God. for cable channel listing. death of Jesus (somewhere between 27 and 30 AD). Some manuscript traditions use the expression “God’s Mass from Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, It continued to be passed on orally until Paul began chosen one” instead of God’s Son. Birmingham, Ala., at 8 a.m. on EWTN (Time Warner Channel 385, Insight Channel 382, or to write letters to various Christian communities in 51 Father Lawrence Hummer, pastor of Chillicothe WOW Channel 378). AD. The written gospels began with Mark (65-70 AD), St. Mary Church, may be reached at hummerl@ (Encores at noon, 7 p.m., and midnight). amplified in unique ways by Matthew and Luke (in the stmarychillicothe.com. Mass from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee at 6:30 a.m. on ION TV (AT&T U-verse Channel 195, Dish Network Channel 250, St. Joseph Cathedral to Host Healing Mass and Service on Jan. 16 or DirecTV Channel 305). A Mass of healing, followed by a healing service, will spiritual healing. take place at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16 at Columbus St. DAILY MASS All caregivers, family members, and members of the 8 a.m., Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St. medical community are invited as well. Birmingham, Ala. (Encores at noon, 7 p.m. and The service will begin with Exposition of the Blessed Parking is available at the rear of the cathedral. The lot midnight). See EWTN above; and on I-Lifetv Sacrament and veneration of a relic of the True Cross of is accessible off East Gay Street. A handicap-accessible (Channel 113 in Ada, Logan, Millersburg, Mur- Christ, followed by an opportunity for everyone present elevator is located in the courtyard (west side of the ca- ray City and Washington C.H.; Channel 125 in to speak individually with a priest and receive prayers of thedral) on East Broad Street. Marion, Newark, Newcomerstown and New healing for what they seek. The Sacrament of Anointing Bimonthly healing Masses take place at the cathedral Philadelphia; and Channel 207 in Zanesville); of the Sick also will be available. The service will close on the third Monday of the month. For the remainder of 8 p.m., St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Columbus, with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. 2017, they are scheduled for March 20, May 15, July and at www.stgabrielradio.com. All persons who seek Christ’s healing are invited, es- 17, Sept. 18, and Nov. 20. We pray Week II, Seasonal Proper pecially those who suffer with physical illness and in- If you have any questions about this special Mass, call of the Liturgy of the Hours firmities, in addition to those who seek emotional and the cathedral at (614) 224-1295. January 15, 2017 Catholic Times 15 Getting the New Year off to a good start This is the time of year when we all hope to end Christians, the saints, and holy men and holy women some bad habits and get the year off to a good start. through the centuries. It may be a familiar ritual for some people to say this THE TIDE IS TURNING The Scriptures tell us that while many people who is the year they are going to lose those extra pounds, TOWARD CATHOLICISM personally saw Jesus preach, teach, and perform start working out regularly, stop swearing, and give miracles embraced his teachings after his death and up smoking. However, some of us are weighed down David Hartline resurrection, many did not. This would have required by years of guilt over matters we don’t think we ever them to change some of their ways, and their pride can purge from our psyche. wouldn’t permit them to become better. You hear Yet God gives us the key. As the lyrics in the 1974 time is hard to come by these days. Yet after Christ- something similar today when so many people say Eagles song Already Gone say, “So often times it mas, I found enough time to do this again and to “Jesus loves me just the way I am.” The correct answer happens that we live our lives in chains, and we never read some of the comments under the posted videos, to that fallacy should be as follows: “Yes, he does, but knew we had the key.” That key is the Sacrament of which I don’t usually do. Many people reminisced he loves you too much to let you stay that way.” Reconciliation, and using it is not as difficult as see- about their youth and how many happy memories a Let this year become the year we take our faith more ing a top-selling band, which involves waiting in line song brought back, but a few poured out their hearts seriously by studying the Scriptures and the Cate- to buy tickets. All you have to do is go to confession. with quite a different story. chism of the Catholic Church. Let this be the year we These men and women told of how they let a good pray more and participate more often in the Sacra- As I have said so many times in these columns, Je- ments and Eucharistic Adoration. Let this be the year sus really must have wanted us to go to confession, man or good woman slip away because of their self- ish, self-destructive behavior. Some seemed burdened we increase our help to the unborn, the elderly, and because it was the first thing he talked about when he those in need because of poverty and disease. came back to see the Apostles after the resurrection with 30 or 40 years of guilt. This Internet forum was on Easter Sunday night (John 20:19-23). their confession, and yet God had something so much If we can’t help financially, then let us give more better in mind. Even today, friends who went to Iraq of our time, and, if we are infirm, let us pray more Our souls get burdened with sins of the past that and Afghanistan have told me there is no shortage for those causes we hold dear; for example, the faith- aren’t addressed. I was reminded of this recently in a of soldiers eager to go to confession. Why wait until ful who are being killed in the Middle East, and the very peculiar way. you are facing difficult circumstances? Christian way of life that is under attack in the mod- Some years ago, before my wife and I had children, I Christ, through his Church, gives us so many op- ern Western world. Let this be the year in which, would find myself on YouTube looking up old videos portunities through the Scriptures, Sacraments, and along with becoming healthier in mind and body, we for songs from my youth in the 1970s and ‘80s. Free devotions. Yet so many people complain about “or- become healthier in faith and action. ganized religion,” as if Hartline is the author of “The Tide is Turning they are so much smart- Toward Catholicism” and a former teacher and er than Jesus, the early administrator for the diocese. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION St. Vincent de Paul Housing Facilities Sunbury Women’s Retreat St Vincent Haven men’s shelter • The Gardens on 6th Transitional Program Sunbury St. John Neumann Church, OP, chaplain at Ohio Dominican Uni- 9633 E. State Route 37, will host its 10th versity, who was selected to be one of 115 Wilson Street, Newark, OH 43055 • www.svdphaven.org annual women’s retreat from 8 a.m. to 8 Pope Francis’ missionaries of mercy for This position provides leadership and operational management of a 26 bed p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 in the parish faith the recently concluded Jubilee Year of men’s emergency shelter and transitional housing and oversees the operation and family center. Mercy and beyond. of a 24 unit transitional family housing unit in Newark, OH. Operating as a Featured speakers will be Michele The cost of the event is $50, which non-profit 501c3 organization by the St Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay min- Faehnle and Emily Jaminet, hosts of St. includes three meals, wine, retreat ma- istry. In addition the Executive Director will be expected to work fully in ac- Gabriel Radio’s Family Sanctuary pro- terials, and a dessert social from 8 to cordance with the mission and values of The Society of St Vincent de Paul. gram and authors of Divine Mercy for 9 p.m. The executive Director will report to the Board of Directors and will be Moms and the forthcoming The Friend- For more information, go to the parish responsible for: ship Project, and Father Thomas Blau, website, www.saintjohnsunbury.org. • Grant writing and coordinating of any and all fund raisers • All operational activity of 2 facilities • Manage staff and volunteers Compliments of • Have total P & L responsibilities • Manage Human Resources DEE PRINTING, INC. The candidate will have BA, MSW or work experience equivalent, good 49994999 Transamerica Transamerica Drive Drive organizational skills and a working knowledge or excel and Word programs. Columbus, Ohio 43228 Willing to locate to Newark, Ohio or in the vicinity. Experience in Grant Columbus, Ohio 43228 writing. Be involved in the community. Have experience with programs 777-8700 where they have given a “Hand up approach not a Hand Out”. Salary is negotiable. the Murnane Family Submit resume and references to the above address, in care of Board of Directors or electronically to [email protected] Specializing in Catholic Church Sunday bulletins and Upon request we will provide detailed job duties. Serving Columbus Diocese and others since 1974 16 Catholic Times January 15, 2017 Pray for our dead

BADGLEY, Bonnie E. (Groves), 65, Jan. 6 MOLINA, Victoria, 80, Jan. 4 St. Ladislas Church, Columbus Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, Father Michael Scanlan, TOR Columbus Funeral arrangements are pending dent emeritus in 2011, when he retired BRINGARDNER, David F., 81, Jan. 2 for Father Michael Scanlan, TOR, 85, to the Motherhouse. Since December Church of the Resurrection, New Albany NICOLLI, David A. Jr., 37, of Hilliard, Jan. 3 president emeritus of Franciscan Uni- 2013, he had lived in Garvey Manor, St. Andrew Abbey, Cleveland CLAY, Charles J., 58, Dec. 25 versity of Steubenville, who died Sat- a Catholic nursing home in Hollidays- Immaculate Conception Church, Dennison PARKER, Marjorie A., 81, Jan. 5 urday, Jan. 7. There will be a memorial burg, Pennsylvania. St. Joan of Arc Church, Powell Mass at the university and a Mass of He was born in 1931 in Cedarhurst, COLLURA, Mary D. (Filichia), 98, Jan. 3 Christian Burial at the Motherhouse of Long Island, New York. Before dis- Holy Cross Church, Columbus PLAGENZ, Richard G., 84, Jan. 4 the Franciscan Friars of the Third Or- cerning a call to the priesthood, he St. Agatha Church, Columbus ELLIS, LeRoy, 93, Jan. 4 der in Loretto, Pennsylvania. was a lawyer and served as staff judge Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Marysville SCHOTT, Jay A., 56, Jan. 4 Father Scanlan became president of advocate in the Air Force. He made St. Margaret of Cortona Church, Columbus what then was The College of Steu- his first profession of Franciscan vows GILLIGAN, Fay (Lemity), 66, Dec. 21 benville in 1974. In the next 26 years, in 1959 and was ordained a priest in St. Patrick Church, Junction City SECOY-CAYLOR, Julia M., 49, Dec. 28 he transformed the college into Fran- 1964. Corpus Christi Church, Columbus HALL, Dr. Ivan K., 63, Jan. 4 ciscan University of Steubenville. In He was awarded five honorary de- St. Edward Church, Granville SELHORST, Ralph F., 94, Dec. 31 that time, it gained the worldwide rep- grees and received many honors dur- St. Matthias Church, Columbus utation it continues to have for excel- ing his lifetime, including the Pro KIRILLOW, Eduardo, 57, Dec. 29 lence in academics and its passionate Ecclesia et Pontifice medal from Pope St. Michael Church, Worthington SMITH, Scott A., 33, Jan. 1 Catholic faith environment. John Paul II in 1990 in recognition of St. Andrew Church, Columbus LUDWICK, Gretchen (Myers), 84, Jan. 1 He became chancellor of the univer- extraordinary service to the Catholic Sacred Heart Church, Coshocton TRAINER, Dora M. (Billings), 97, Jan. 6 sity in 2000 and was named its presi- Church and the pope. Our Lady of Victory Church, Columbus MANES, Harry E. “Bud,” 86, Dec. 31 St. Margaret of Cortona Church, Columbus WASHBUSH, Jane M. (Coonen), 86, Jan. 3 Sister Lillian Kapelewski, OP St. Timothy Church, Columbus MASSAR, Thomas J. “GP” Jr., 88, Jan. 2 Funeral Mass for Sister Lillian In the Diocese of Columbus, she St. Michael Church, Worthington Kapelewski, OP, 90, who died Thurs- served in food service at St. Joseph day, Jan. 5, was held in the Mother- Priory in Somerset (1945-58 and house of the Dominican Sisters of 1959-66), the St. Mary of the Springs Peace. Burial was at St. Joseph Cem- Dominican community in Columbus Sister Ruth Caspar, OP etery, Columbus. (1958-59), and Mohun Hall, now the Funeral Mass for Sister Ruth Caspar, ing the name Sister George Marie. She was born Leona Kapelewski in Mohun Health Care Center in Colum- OP, 81, who died Monday, Jan. 2, will She was an award-winning profes- 1926 in Amsterdam, Ohio, to the late bus (1966-67). After serving in food be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 at sor in Ohio Dominican’s division of Anton and Mary (Wilks) Kapelewski service in Connecticut and Cincinnati the Motherhouse of the Dominican philosophy and theology, where she and was a graduate of Amsterdam and doing community service work in Sisters of Peace. Burial will be at St. taught from 1968-2003, when she High School. Flushing, New York, she returned to Joseph Cemetery, Columbus. was named professor emeritus. She She entered the Dominican Sisters of Mohun Hall in 1977, serving there as She was born May 3, 1935, in Kan- received an honorary doctor of hu- St. Mary of the Springs (now the Do- a physical therapy aide until 1997 and sas City, Missouri to the late George manities degree from the university in minican Sisters of Peace) in 1943 and as sacristan from 1997-2010, when and Anne (Cannon) Caspar. She was a 2003. ODU created an endowed chair made her profession of vows on Aug. she entered a ministry of prayer and graduate of St. Mary of the Springs in philosophy named for her in 2011 14, 1945. presence. Academy in Columbus and received after receiving a $1.75 million gift a bachelor of arts degree in 1956 from a benefactor. Manne’ Aronovsky from St. Mary of the Springs College In the Diocese of Columbus, she also A funeral service for Manne’ and at Congregation Tifereth Israel (now Ohio Dominican University), a taught at Columbus Christ the King Aronovsky, 83, who died Saturday, for seven years. She taught Hebrew master of arts degree in 1967 from (1957-58) and St. James the Less Dec. 17, was held Monday, Dec. 19 at school in many states and in Europe, the University of Notre Dame, and a (1961-62) schools and St. Mary of the Epstein Memorial Chapel in Co- was the founding director of the Jew- doctoral degree in 1968 from Notre the Springs Academy (1962-64) and lumbus. ish Teacher Resource Center in Co- Dame. She also studied at the Weston served as a consultant for Mount Car- She was born April 8, 1933 in Ant- lumbus, and spoke to many groups School of Theology in Cambridge, mel Health (1983-96). She also was werp, Belgium to Baruch and Hedwig and schools about her experience es- Massachusetts; the Kennedy Institute an elementary school teacher in Penn- Eckstein and arrived in New York caping the Holocaust. of Ethics in Washington; and the Pon- sylvania. After retiring from Ohio Do- City in 1946 after fleeing her home- She was preceded in death by her tifical University of St. Thomas Aqui- minican, she served as a staff writer land during World War II. She attend- parents, and a sister, Felicia Mendel- nas in Rome. and historian for her congregation. ed Brooklyn College and received a son. Survivors include sons, James She entered the congregation of the She was preceded in death by her bachelor of arts degree from Ohio Do- (Beverley) and Samuel (Kimberly); Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the parents and a brother, Philip. Survi- minican College and a master’s degree daughters, Linda Cox, Sara (Steve) Springs (now the Dominican Sisters vors include brothers, George and Jo- from The Ohio State University. Livingston, and Miriam (Arye) Berk; of Peace) in 1955 and made her pro- seph (Rita); and sister, Helen (Kirk) She was librarian at Columbus Bish- eight grandchildren; and two great- fession of vows on July 9, 1957, tak- Quistorff. op Hartley High School for 21 years grandchildren. January 15, 2017 Catholic Times 17 H A P P E N I N G S

Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed by rosary and Liberty Road, Powell. Recital of Rosary for Life, spon- thew Church, 807 Havens Corners Road, Gahanna. Trav- JANUARY confession. sored by church’s respect life committee. eling exhibit displaying 140 panels related to Vatican- approved Eucharistic miracles worldwide. 614-471-0212 12, THURSDAY 15, SUNDAY 18, WEDNESDAY Cenacle at Holy Name St. Christopher Adult Religious Education Abortion Recovery Network Group 22, SUNDAY 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., Colum- 10 to 11:20 a.m., Library, Trinity Catholic School, 1440 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Westerville Area Resource Ministry, St. Christopher Adult Religious Education bus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with prayers in Grandview Ave., Columbus. Dr. Larry Masek, associate 150 Heatherdown Drive, Westerville. Abortion recov- 10 to 11:20 a.m., Library, Trinity Catholic School, 1440 the Cenacle format of the Marian Movement of Priests. professor of philosophy at Ohio Dominican University, ery network group meeting for anyone interested in Grandview Ave., Columbus. “Mercy and Hope in the Age Theology on Tap Meeting with Bishop Campbell talks about euthanasia. recovering from abortion or who has been through of Mass Incarceration” with Wendy Tarr of the St. Vincent 7 p.m., St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 E. Broad St., Co- Blessing of St. Gerard Majella at Holy Family a recovery program and wants to stay connected. de Paul Society’s Restored Citizens and Communities for lumbus. Theology on Tap discussion and social group for After 11 a.m. Mass, Holy Family Church, 584 W. Broad 614-721-2100 Change project and restored citizen David Gray. young Catholics, featuring Bishop Frederick Campbell St., Columbus. Blessing of St. Gerard Majella, patron of Young Professionals Group at St. Vincent Family Center St. Catherine of Bologna Secular Franciscans speaking on interpersonal relationships. Light snacks expectant mothers, for all women who are pregnant or 6 p.m., St. Vincent Family Center, 1490 E. Main St., Co- 2 to 4:30 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Church, 386 Buttles available, with wine samples from Wyandotte Winery, wish to become pregnant. 614-221-1890 lumbus. The Catholic Foundation’s Catholic Young Pro- Ave., Columbus. Meet in church for prayer, followed by and wine bottles available for purchase. $5 cover charge. Angelic Warfare Confraternity at Columbus St. Patrick fessionals Group tours center and hears about its mission general meeting, ongoing formation, and fellowship. Visi- RSVP to [email protected] or Columbus Following noon Mass, St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant and purpose, then gathers at the Rusty Bucket, 2158 E. tors welcome. 614-895-7792 Theology on Tap Facebook page. Ave., Columbus. Monthly meeting of Angelic Warfare Main St., for networking and drinks. 614-443-8893 Prayer Group Meeting at Christ the King Catechism Uncorked in Delaware Confraternity, with talk on chastity-related issues fol- 5 to 7 p.m., Christ the King Church, 2777 E. Livingston 7 p.m., Amato’s Woodfired Pizza, 6 S. Sandusky St., Dela- lowed by Holy Hour. 614-224-9522 19, THURSDAY Ave., Columbus (enter at daily Mass entrance). Weekly ware. Catechism Uncorked social for 36- to 64-year-olds, St. Padre Pio Secular Franciscans Open House at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School parish prayer group meets for praise, worship, ministry, sponsored by Delaware St. Mary Church adult faith 1:30 to 5 p.m., St. John the Baptist Church, 720 Hamlet St., 6 to 8 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, 3752 and teaching. 614-861-1242 formation program, featuring social time, question- Columbus. Fellowship and ongoing formation followed Broadway, Grove City. Open house for parents of pro- Spanish Mass at Columbus St. Peter answer session with speaker, and food for purchase. by adoration and prayer, Liturgy of the Hours, and initial spective students. Parents of prospective kindergarten 7 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, Colum- 740-513-3325 formation with visitors. 614-282-4676 students will have exclusive access to kindergarten bus. Mass in Spanish. 706-761-4054 Taize Evening Prayer at Corpus Christi teachers from 7 to 7:30. 614-875-6779 14, SATURDAY 4 to 5 p.m., Corpus Christi Center of Peace, 1111 E. Stewart Cenacle at Holy Name 23, MONDAY Women’s Retreat at St. John Neumann Ave., Columbus. Evening Prayer in the style and spirit of 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., Colum- Respect Life Mass and Rally for Life 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., St. John Neumann Church, 9633 E. State the Taize monastic community, with song, silence, and bus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with prayers in 10:30 a.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., Colum- Route 37, Sunbury. Parish’s 10th annual women’s retreat, reflection. 614-512-3731 the Cenacle format of the Marian Movement of Priests. bus. Bishop Frederick Campbell celebrates Mass in obser- featuring talks by Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet of Prayer Group Meeting at Christ the King Abortion Recovery Network Group vance of the day of penance for violations to the dignity St. Gabriel Radio’s “Family Sanctuary” program and papal 5 to 7 p.m., Christ the King Church, 2777 E. Livingston Ave., 7 to 8 p.m., Gateway Center, 2670 N. Columbus St., Lancast- of the human person committed through abortion, and missionary of mercy Father Thomas Blau, OP, chaplain Columbus (enter at daily Mass entrance). Weekly parish er. Abortion recovery network group meeting for anyone of prayer for full restoration of the legal guarantee of of Ohio Dominican University. Cost $50, including three prayer group meets for praise, worship, ministry, and interested in recovering from abortion or who has been the right to life, followed at noon by the annual Rally meals, wine, and dessert social from 8 to 9 p.m. teaching. 614-861-1242 through a recovery program and wants to stay connected. for Life in the Statehouse atrium, sponsored by Greater 740-965-1358 Catholic Conversations Series 614-721-2100 Columbus Right to Life, to express support for pro-life Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City 6 to 8 p.m., Sports on Tap. 4030 Main St., Hilliard. Month- Frassati Society Meeting at Columbus St. Patrick activities on the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision. 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., Plain City. ly Catholic Conversations series for anyone 21 and older, 7 p.m., Aquinas Hall, St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., Bethesda Post-Abortion Healing Ministry sponsored by Columbus St. Margaret of Cortona and Columbus. Meeting of parish’s Frassati Society for young 6:30 p.m., support group meeting, 2744 Dover Road, Co- Hilliard St. Brendan churches. Speaker: Catholic authors adults. Talk by Father Jerome Zeiler, OP, on “What Is Mar- lumbus (Christ the King convent, first building west of the ian Consecration?” followed by questions and answers. All fund-raising events (festivals, Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet on “Lessons from St. church). 614-718-0277, 614-309-2651, 614-309-0157 614-224-9522 Our Lady of Peace Men’s Bible Study bazaars, spaghetti dinners, fish fries, Faustina.” RSVP to [email protected] or julien- [email protected]. 7 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Church, 20 E. Dominion Blvd., bake sales, pizza/sub sales, candy sales, Spanish Mass at Columbus St. Peter 20-21, FRIDAY-SATURDAY Columbus. Bible study of Sunday Scripture readings. etc.) will be placed in the “Fund-Raising 7 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, Colum- Newark Catholic Presents ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Guide.” bus. Mass in Spanish. 706-761-4054 7:30 p.m., Midland Theater, 36 N. Park Place, Newark. New- ark Catholic High School presents “Beauty and the Beast.” 25, WEDNESDAY An entry into the Guide will be $18.50 ‘Families of Prayer, Communities of Care’ at St. Matthew 16, MONDAY Tickets $15. 740-344-3594 for the first six lines, and $2.65 for each 7 to 8:30 p.m., St. Matthew Church, 807 Havens Corners additional line. Martin Luther King Day Event at Holy Rosary-St. John Road, Gahanna. Talk on “Families of Prayer, Communities Noon to 1:30 p.m., Holy Rosary-St. John Church, 660 S. 21, SATURDAY For more information, Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City of Care” by Sister Janet Schaeffler, OP, faith formation Ohio Ave., Columbus. Parish’s 31st annual Martin Luther consultant and former adult faith formation director of call David Garick at 614-224-5195. King Day commemoration. Speaker: Father Steve Bell, 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., Plain City. Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed by rosary and the Archdiocese of Detroit. Sponsored by diocesan Of- CSP, of the Columbus St. Thomas More Newman Center. fice of Religious Education and Catechesis. 614-221-4633 614-252-5926 confession. Mass of Healing and Healing Service at Cathedral Dominican Learning Center Tutor Training Workshop 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., Co- 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Dominican Learning Center, 1111 E. 26, THURSDAY ‘Happenings’ submissions lumbus. Mass of Healing, followed by healing service Stewart Ave., Columbus. Training workshop for volunteer Day of Reflection for Religious Educators including Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed tutors needed to teach adults seeking basic education 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., St. Joan of Arc Church, 10700 Lib- Notices for items of Catholic interest must Sacrament and veneration of relic of the True Cross. skills, GED readiness, or English as a Second Language. erty Road, Powell. Day of reflection with Sister Janet be received at least 12 days before expected Priests will be on hand for discussion and prayer and 614-444-7330 Schaeffler, OP, sponsored by Diocesan Association of publication date. We will print them as the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be available. Ohio Dominican Veterans Appreciation Day Religious Educators. 614-221-4633 space permits. 614-224-1295 Ohio Dominican University, 1216 Sunbury Road, Colum- Cenacle at Holy Name Items not received before this deadline may ‘Catholicism: The Pivotal Players’ at St. Pius X bus. Veterans Appreciation Day, beginning with Catholic 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., Colum- not be published. 7 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1051 S. Waggoner Road, Reyn- War Veterans Post 1936 meeting at 10:30 a.m. in Bishop bus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with prayers in Listings cannot be taken by phone. oldsburg. Part 1 of Bishop Robert Barron’s six-part “Ca- Griffin Center, followed by national security briefing with the Cenacle format of the Marian Movement of Priests. Rear Adm. Deborah Loewer at 11:30 and recognition and Mail to Catholic Times Happenings, tholicism: The Pivotal Players” series looks at St. Francis Frassati Society Meeting at Columbus St. Patrick free admission for veterans at ODU women’s basketball 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH 43215 of Assisi. Cost for series is $25 for individuals or couples 7 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., Columbus. game at 1 p.m. and men’s game at 3 in Alumni Hall. Fax to 614-241-2518 and includes a study guide. Meeting of parish’s Frassati Society for young adults. 614-251-4458 E-mail as text to “Christ in the City” program with Adoration of the [email protected] 17, TUESDAY 21-22, SATURDAY-SUNDAY Blessed Sacrament, confessions, Taize chant, and night Rosary for Life at St. Joan of Arc Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit at St. Matthew prayer, followed by refreshments at Claddagh Irish Pub. Following 6:15 p.m. Mass, St. Joan of Arc Church, 10700 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, St. Mat- 614-224-9522 18 Catholic Times January 15, 2017 Newark think tank gives people a much-needed voice in overcoming poverty By Dennis Sadowski/Catholic News Service Without Chuck’s income, the Coopers have fallen For Tonya and Chuck Cooper of Newark, family two months behind on the rent. They live in a $495-a- isn’t just those who share their last name. month two-bedroom, first-floor apartment in a duplex they share with their daughter Samantha, 27, and her When it comes to helping people in need, the couple seven-month-old son, Benjamin. Another daughter often sets an extra plate at the dinner table for some- lives upstairs in a separate unit. one without food, offers a night’s rest to someone without a bed, or readily provides a lift to the doc- “Are we impoverished? From my standpoint, no. tor’s office for a neighbor whose car broke down. But are we under the bar or the (poverty) line? Yes we are, and we’re sinking farther under it as we go,” “We share a community. We share a town,” Chuck Chuck says. told Catholic News Service in late December. Situations like that facing the Coopers have become Life became more of a struggle though for the Coo- more common in places such as Newark, a formerly pers as 2017 dawned. bustling city of 48,000 people located 35 miles east In the fall, Chuck, 59, lost his job at a mail marketing of Columbus that once earned the nickname “Little company down the road in Hebron, which paid $9.59 Chicago.” Since the 1980s, Newark, like similar Tonya and Chuck Cooper hold their seven-month-old an hour, because he needed surgery on both knees communities, has seen well-paying jobs leave town. grandson, Benjamin, on Dec. 20 in their home in New- and received no guarantee he could return once fully In 2015, the city’s poverty rate stood at 23.2 percent, ark. The Coopers are leaders in the Newark Think Tank recovered. He had one surgery in November and is according to U.S. Census Bureau statistics. on Poverty, which brings people together to discuss doing well. A second surgery is set for early this year. workable ideas on how to shape the community’s re- In response, a group of concerned citizens set in sponse to people in need. During his three years on the job, Chuck had no motion an effort to give struggling people a voice in health insurance. His share of the cost through the changing how government and nonprofit agencies re- company was too expensive, he said. So Medicaid is an opportunity to be heard, especially because they spond to their needs. They envision a venue to share rarely have been heard before, Farias said. footing the bill. stories -- and expertise -- about how difficult it is for Another aspect of the think tank involves ensuring Tonya, 57, is unable to work because of a disability. many families to live day-in and day-out, deciding The family’s only income is her monthly Supplemen- whether it’s best to pay the rent, keep the heat on, that people who are facing challenges from being in tal Security Income stipend. The couple also receives visit a doctor, or feed the kids. poverty -- car repossession, eviction, lack of food -- a limited benefit under the Supplemental Nutrition will not be forgotten or abandoned, that they will be What emerged was the Newark Think Tank on Pov- connected with the services they need. Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as erty, a nonsectarian project funded in part by the U.S. food stamps. bishops’ Catholic Campaign for Human Develop- “We are in relationship with them,” Farias said. ment through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in The think tank also promotes the importance of the Diocese of Columbus. It brings about 40 people having its members represented on committees and together monthly to discuss workable ideas on how boards of local government and social service agen- to shape the community’s response to people in need. cies. To the think tank’s credit, its members serve on The Coopers are founding members of the think the Licking County Jobs and Family Services Plan- tank. Tonya holds a seat on its leadership team. ning Board, an Adult Court Services committee, and the board of the Pat and Herb Murphy St. Vincent de “The think tank is important to me because over the Paul Center. Four Newark-area parishes established years, there’s been times when we’ve had to reach the center in response to the vision of accompany- out for assistance to other people just to make it,” she ing people in need as expressed by Frederic Ozanam, said. “So this is my way of giving back. I can listen founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. to these people and say, ‘I understand where you’re coming from.’” After its first meetings, think tank participants set- tled on three issues to address: discrimination against Lesha Farias helped establish the think tank. A for- people convicted of felonies who are attempting to mer president of the St. Vincent de Paul Conference rebuild their lives but have difficulty finding work; at Newark St. Francis de Sales Church and of the the lack of jobs that pay a living wage; and inade- society’s Columbus district council, Farias describes quate mental health and addiction recovery services. the think tank’s low-income participants as “poverty experts.” Convincing Newark City Council to pass an ordi- nance that removes a question about felony convic- More than half of the leadership team are people tions from city employment applications gave the who are experiencing poverty and appreciate having think tank an early victory. Think tank leader Eric Lee applauds the move. Bill Hammond and his wife, Gennoah, are seen in their home in Newark on Dec. 20. Hammond, a past president Lee is 60, has spent a third of his life in prison, of the Diocese of Columbus’ Society of St. Vincent de and knows the challenges of trying to find gainful Paul district council, helped reshape the organization employment. He told CNS that people returning to to build relationships with poor people. His work was a Newark after time in prison struggle to find a job be- forerunner to the Newark Think Tank on Poverty, which cause employers often are fearful of hiring someone brings citizens together to discuss workable ideas on convicted of a serious crime. how to shape the response to people in need. CNS photos/Dennis Sadowski See THINK TANK, Page 19 January 15, 2017 Catholic Times 19

THINK TANK, continued from Page 18 Since his release, Lee has graduated For six years, he embraced the same established. She spends part of her from college and is working on a mas- philosophy. time in Newark identifying people who ter’s degree in management. He works “When I started reading and studying are ready to lend their voices to chang- side-by-side with people released from the manual and history, they empha- ing public policy. prison to help them re-enter the commu- sized that we didn’t become a Vincen- Her understanding of the Vincentian nity and leave behind the habits that got tian really to give the poor money. It was vision runs through her work as she ad- them into trouble in the first place. first of all about us getting the opportu- dresses the need for society to broach “The biggest success (of the think nity to grow spiritually by serving and the gulf that keeps poor people outside tank) is the relationships we form and living out our faith,” Hammond said. of society’s mainstream. the relationships we build in different “When we go on a home visit, it’s a “In order for our democracy to work areas of life,” Lee said. “Just making a personal connection, not a monetary,” and for our agencies and organizations difference in individuals’ lives is some- he continued. “The money is not as im- to be meeting real needs in the commu- thing I’m starting to take on and be up- portant as a connection spiritually with nity, there has to be participation and Eric Lee (left) stands outside the St. Vin- lifted by.” the people we are going to visit.” leadership from people who are not in cent Haven in Newark with Chris Wills. The think tank can trace its roots to the Hammond’s efforts made the think the middle class, but from people who Both are involved with the Newark Think work of the St. Vincent de Paul Society tank possible, said Allen Schwartz, a are in the working class and poor,” Tarr Tank on Poverty. CNS photo/Dennis Sadowski retired community organizer who of- explained. in town more than two decades ago. Bill tance between “the haves and the have- fers his insight from years of grass- Hammond, a St. Francis de Sales parish- The think tank helps people under- nots” in Newark. ioner, became involved in the society in roots experience to its leadership team. stand how power is structured in U.S. “If you’re, unfortunately, in that thin the early 1990s and helped guide it from “Bill’s insistence on the visits can’t society and how the problems poor line that differentiates the two, you can an organization that simply raised funds be minimized as social justice work, people in particular face are connected get lost real quick. I know. We’ve been for charitable works to one that advocat- because people who don’t do social to ineffective social policies, she said. there. We’re still there. We make too ed for needy people. justice work objectify the needy,” “People (in need) have voice and an- much for (public) assistance, but we Schwartz explained. “They just write Downplaying his role, Hammond, swers to problems. They have solutions don’t make enough to feel comfortable. the check (and say) ‘Don’t bother me.’ 84, told CNS he simply followed the and insight that are really needed in or- It becomes a limbo,” he said. directives that Ozanam established It’s the visits that hold back that pro- der to create a working system and cre- in founding the Vincentians in 1833. cess of objectification and created the “Will they get better? I sure hope so. ate new ways in society to address pov- I’d love to live long enough to see a Among the precepts was that Vincen- situation where we could then take it to erty,” Tarr explained. tians were to visit families in need, the next step of the think tank. little bit of comfort. To be able to The Coopers said that having a voice maybe go to bed some night and not rather than simply provide charity and “We not only need to stop objectify- in decisions affecting their lives is what worry about the next day. It’s been a move on with life. ing these people who are in need, but they seek. Chuck Cooper said he hopes long time, and I don’t remember what we need to act on their behalf,” he said. Under Hammond’s leadership, the the think tank can help bridge the dis- it was like.” society’s presence grew in Newark and The think tank has one staff person. the home visits became integral to its Wendy Tarr is director and lead orga- ministry. Hammond then became pres- nizer of the Vincentian Ohio Action March for Life Bus Trip ident of the society’s diocesan council. Network, which the diocesan society Danville St. Luke Church still has Those taking part in the trip will stay space available on its bus trip to the Thursday and Friday nights at the Hamp- March for Life in Washington later this ton Inn in Alexandria, Virginia, across month. the Potomac River from Washington. A The bus will leave the church on the free breakfast will be available on Friday early morning of Thursday, Jan. 26 and and Saturday mornings. The cost is $280 arrive in Washington in time for an eve- per person for rooms where two persons ning Mass at the National Shrine of the will stay or $240 per person for three- or Immaculate Conception. The march is four-person room groups. the following day. The bus will leave For more information, contact St. on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 28. Luke Church at (740) 599-6362 or Participants will be able to tour Wash- Bobbie Thomas at (740) 427-4044 or ington during their free time. (740) 398-9710. “Beauty and the Beast” at Newark Catholic The Newark Catholic High School said it seemed fitting to produce this drama department will present Beauty musical for several reasons, “It’s and the Beast on Friday and Saturday, been 10 years since we’ve done a ADVENT SERVICE PROJECT Jan. 20 and 21 at the Midland Theater, Disney musical, it is a fun, popular 36 N. Park Place, Newark. musical with a happy ending, and Members of the Columbus Third Order Carmelites visited residents of Beauty and the Beast is a traditional most importantly, it is the musical The Villas of St. Therese as part of the lay Carmelite community’s Advent fairy tale first written and published that showcases our student’s talents service project. in 1740. Dennis Moore, drama and the best for this year,” he said. music teacher at Newark Catholic, Tickets are $15 at the door. 20 Catholic Times January 15, 2017 Relocation will allow Our Lady of Guadalupe Center to triple in size BY TIM PUET by experiences such as the one she Reporter, Catholic Times described, made her realize “the spirit of belonging at the heart of family life The Our Lady of Guadalupe Center and hospitality” that is at the heart of on Columbus’ west side is moving and Latino culture. growing. “These values permeate the Our Lady A $175,000 grant from The Colum- of Guadalupe Center,” she said. “These bus Foundation and the Osteopathic are values that I want to be surrounded Heritage Foundation will allow the by and better at. center to relocate into a space nearly “It can be unexpected that you would three times the size of its current lo- see these values of hospitality and fam- cation, said center director Ramona ily coming from a place where people Reyes. The move won’t be a long one. turn to have their basic needs met. It The new center will be at 441 Industry would seem that when you are working Drive, just a short walk from its current to have your needs met, that you may location at 409 Industry Drive. Reyes not be as generous with others, but that said the transition will take place this doesn’t seem to be the case,” Lustig spring after the necessary permits are said. “It is Our Lady of Guadalupe who completed. reminds us that the virtues that we seek “Our current space is about 1,200 Sanjuanita Torres (left) and Sheyla Castillo visit the Our Lady of Guadalupe Center to learn often come from the most un- square feet, the size of a three-car ga- in Columbus. CT file photo by Jack Kustron expected places.” rage. The new building is 3,500 square The food pantry is open from 9:30 feet,” she said. “As the space expands, “Eighteen years later, that is still what Rachel Lustig, president and chief a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thurs- so will its programming and partner- we are doing – providing nourishment executive officer of Catholic Social days. The center itself is open from 9 ships. Right now, we’re mostly a food for the body and soul. We have always Services, said the move will allow the a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. pantry. We offer other services, such been a place of food and encourage- center’s budget to grow from $125,000 Reyes anticipates the pantry hours will as English and nutrition classes, health ment – a welcome center, but now to $175,000, enabling it to expand its be expanded once the new center has screenings, translation assistance, job we are providing more to help people job-related activities and perhaps pro- been open for a while. For more infor- mentoring, and legal consultations (not change their lives.” vide space for a business incubator. mation, go to www.colscss.org/our- services). Santos’ mother recently moved to Co- She said that in addition to the lady-of-guadalupe-center. “We’ve had offers from several or- lumbus to be with her after spending $125,000 grant, the center recently re- ganizations involved in things like several years in Mexico continuing the ceived a $21,000 grant from The Cath- Scholarships Available counseling, men’s and women’s round- work she began in Columbus. “What olic Foundation to help cover program The Catholic War Veterans has a tables, yoga, cooking classes, and Doc- we’ve been able to do here makes both costs. tors Without Borders who would like to scholarship foundation that awards four of us realize how blessed we have “As we grow, we believe that only utilize our space, but had to turn them $1,000 scholarship grants to eligible been,” Santos said. “We know what half the beneficiaries of the Guadalupe down because there wasn’t enough it’s like to be in a long line waiting for high school seniors. center will be the Hispanic commu- room. Now we can consider those of- food. Now that we’re on the other side, Any high school senior is eligible if nity,” Lustig said. “The broader com- fers and provide the type of services it’s humbling to think we’ve done so his or her parent or grandparent is a our families need or ask for.” much.” munity has much to learn.” member of the Catholic War Veterans The center, operated by Catholic So- The Catholic Social Services website She described a recent tour of the cen- or if he or she is a child or grandchild of cial Services, was founded primarily describes the center as “a trampoline ter she gave to a potential donor. “On a deceased Catholic veteran. to serve the Latino community on the for Hispanic families.” As Reyes ex- this day, the current center was particu- For more information, send an email west side. It was started in 1999 by plained, “People come here for food, larly chaotic. People were coming for to Mary Ann Janning at majanning@ the mother of center coordinator Alma but the other things we offer provide food in the back, there was an English gmail.com or call (614) 558-1293. The Santos as a way of giving others the a platform to lift them to new oppor- class in the front room, and volunteers deadline to receive applications is Sun- same help she and her family received tunities, in the same way a trampoline were watching the students’ children day, April 30. years earlier in southern California lifts people off the ground to heights everywhere else,” she said. after they had become homeless. It they never could have reached on their “In the middle of the chaos was Erica, Open House moved to its current location in 2006. own.” taking the English class. Her young- Columbus St. Mary Magdalene “With the little money that she was Reyes, who also is on the board of the est was fussy and wanted Mom, so she School, 2940 Parkside Road, will host making, my mother would buy food Columbus City Schools, said that in took the baby on her lap and proceeded an open house for new students in pre- for others,” Santos said. “She saw how 2015, the center served 625 families, to engage in the class. I couldn’t be- school through eighth grade from noon desperately the newly arriving Hispan- 98 percent of whom are Latino, with lieve her concentration, but I recog- to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. ic families needed food, and she start- 40 percent having a yearly income of nized her desire to crack the language ed a food pantry out of the back of her $5,000 or less. The families received code. I understood how being a part of Information will be available regard- minivan. She was giving back, just as 87,000 meals and nearly 500 other the conversation was more important ing the school and preschool, the reg- she one day said she would. She would services. Reyes said the neighborhood than looking silly. And I wanted to be a istration process, tuition, and the Ed- encourage and push everyone, hoping surrounding the center has an overall part of her success.” Choice scholarship program. for a better life for them, just as she did poverty rate of 43 percent and a child She said the time she spent with a For more information, call Mary Ann for me when I was in school. poverty rate of 49 percent. volunteer corps in Chile, reinforced Graham at (614) 279-9935.