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The Editor’s Notebook Honoring Our Blessed Mother’s Fatima Appearances An Issue of Trust By David Garick, Editor A few years ago, I was working for But trust is es- a government agency, and the sential to our senior staff got together for a daylong . The session of team-building. It took place to trust is , at one of those wilderness camp places and that is not that specialize in putting ordinary of- something you go out and get on your fice workers into primitive outdoor own. St. Paul says “Faith is the real- challenges that can be solved only by ization of things hoped for and evi- teamwork. dence of things not seen” (Hebrews One of the first and simplest chal- 11:1). Faith is a gift of the lenges was to stand with eyes closed and through this gift, this faith, we can and arms folded across one’s chest. trust in the one person who will catch A co-worker was positioned behind , no matter how hard or how often you and you were to allow yourself we fall. That is Our Lord Christ. to fall backwards, relying on the co- This week’s Catholic Times looks at worker to catch you. The idea is to devotions that have grown up around develop trust. It sounds simple. But Sunday. At the core of what if the person behind me is the that devotion is the that St. guy from that other department who Faustina received of the Risen Lord, has been trying to undercut my big summed up in the simple words “Je- An event honoring the 100th John Larson, “July Apparition: project for weeks? Might he be sus, I trust in you.” anniversary of Our Blessed Visions of and the Se- angry about that memo I sent to his This Sunday’s Gospel speaks to this Mother’s appearances at Fatima, crets”; and Father John Bullock, boss? Or, what if it is that frail woman trust in the appearance of the risen Portugal, will take place from “Our Lady of Fatima and John who works in personnel? She’d be Christ to the apostle Thomas, who had 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Paul II.” Singer-songwriter Ja- willing to catch me, but I’m a big guy. said he would not believe that Christ May 13 at Our Lady of the Holy nis Clarke also will appear. The What if she can’t do it? was risen until he could see him in Spirit Center, 5440 Moeller noon will be led by the Ave., Cincinnati. Children of Mary. There are a lot of things going on in person and touch the wounds to his our lives that keep us from trusting. hand, feet, and side. He saw and he The event will begin with the There is no admission charge We have become a very cynical soci- believed. Jesus told him, “Have you rosary and a with a for the event, although a free ety. We have lost the ability to trust come to believe because you have statue of Our Lady of Fatima, will donation will be gratefully our political leaders to look out for our seen me? Blessed are those who have followed by . accepted. Register online at interests. We don’t trust journalists to not seen and have believed.” We live Speakers and their topics in- http://cincinnatiourladyoffati- tell us the truth about what is in the in a world which is filled with such clude Father Eric Bowman, ma.com to ensure adequate seat- news. We don’t trust the companies doubt and demands proof. But Christ “100 Years of the Message ing. Lunch will be available for we work for, or the businesses that calls us to have faith and trust in him. of Fatima, Are We Listening purchase. For more information, make the products we buy. We often ’s mercy, , and tender sup- Yet?” and “Blessed Jacinta: The contact event sponsor Keith are afraid to trust doctors to make cor- port has filled so many lives and is Young Seer of Fatima”; Father Walker at (513) 351-9800. rect diagnoses and to give effective available to every one of us through treatments. Sadly, even the church has trust in the One who is always there to lost the trust of many people who lift the weight of sin from our shoul- Correction - The April 9 Catholic Times listed an incorrect time for a lecture are trying to make sense out of life ders and to lead us in love to everlast- to be given by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United based on the whims of popular culture. ing life with Him. States, at the Pontifical College Josephinum on Sunday, April 23. The time has been changed from 7:30 to 7 p.m.

Front Page photo: Bishop Frederick F. Campbell, DD, PhD ­~ President & Publisher The Feast of Divine Mercy CATHOLIC David Garick ~ Editor ([email protected]) is celebrated on the Second Tim Puet ~ Reporter ([email protected]) Sunday of Easter, which TIMES Alexandra Keves~ Graphic Design Manager ([email protected]) this year is April 23. Shown Copyright © 2017. All rights reserved. Mailing Address: 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH 43215 is the image of Jesus as he Catholic Times (USPS 967-000) (ISSN 745-6050) is the official newspaper appeared to St. Faustina of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus, Ohio. It is published weekly 45 Editorial/Advertising: (614) 224-5195 FAX (614) 241-2518 Kowalska and requested times per year with exception of every other week in June, July and August and the week following . Subscription rate: $25 per Subscriptions (614) 224-6530 FAX (614) 241-2573 celebration of the feast, year, or call and make arrangements with your parish. (subscriptions @columbuscatholic.org) which has been on the Postage Paid at Columbus, OH 43218 Church calendar since 2000. Postmaster: Send address changes to Catholic Times, 197 E. Gay St., Columbus, Ohio 43215. Please allow two to four weeks for change of address. April 23, 2017 Catholic Times 3 Risen Christ calls all to follow him on path to life, pope says By Cindy Wooden and sounds and his resurrection comes as a Junno Arocho Esteves gift and as “a transforming force” to a Catholic News Service humanity broken by greed and war. Jesus is the risen shepherd who takes “In the Resurrection, Christ rolled back upon his shoulders “our brothers and the stone of the tomb, but he wants also sisters crushed by evil in all its varied to break down all the walls that keep us forms,” said before giving locked in our sterile pessimism, in our his solemn Easter blessing. carefully constructed ivory towers that With tens of thousands of people gath- isolate us from life, in our compulsive ered in St. Peter’s on April 16, need for security and in boundless am- the pope called on Christians to be in- bition that can make us compromise the struments of Christ’s outreach to refu- dignity of others,” he said. gees, migrants, and victims of war, ex- Pope Francis called on Christians to ploitation, famine, and loneliness. follow the example of the woman who, For the 30th year in a row, Dutch upon learning of Christ’s victory over farmers and florists blanketed the area death, ran to the city and proclaimed around the with grass and 35,000 the good news in those places “where flowers and plants: lilies, roses, tulips, death seems the only way out.” hyacinths, daffodils, birch, and linden. Presiding over the Stations of the Preaching without a prepared text, love -- he draws us to follow him on his emanating from cellphones capturing Cross on at Rome’s Col- Pope Francis began -- as he did the way, the way of life.” the solemn procession. osseum, Pope Francis offered a prayer night before at the -- imag- Christ seeks out all those in need, he The bells of St. Peter’s pealed in the expressing shame for the sins of hu- ining the disciples desolate because said. “He comes to meet through night, the sound echoing through near- manity and in God’s mercy. “the one they loved so much was ex- our brothers and sisters who treat them by Roman streets, announcing the joy A crowd of about 20,000 people joined ecuted. He died.” with respect and kindness and help of the Resurrection. the pope at the Rome landmark. They While they were huddling in fear, an them to hear his voice, an unforgetta- During the vigil, Pope Francis bap- had passed through two security checks told them, “He is risen.” The ble voice, a voice calling them back to tized 11 people: five women and six and were watched over by a heavy po- pope said the church continues to pro- friendship with God.” men from Spain, the Czech Republic, lice presence, given recent terrorist at- claim that message always and every- Pope Francis mentioned a long list of Italy, the United States, Albania, Malta, tacks in Europe. where, including to those whose lives those for whom the Lord gives special Malaysia, and China. At the end of the service, Pope Fran- are truly, unfairly difficult. attention, including victims of human One by one, the catechumens ap- cis recited a prayer to Jesus that he had “It is the mystery of the cornerstone trafficking, abused children, victims proached the pope, who asked them if composed: “Oh Christ, our only sav- that was discarded, but has become the of terrorism, and people forced to flee they wished to receive baptism. ior, we turn to you again this year with foundation of our existence,” he said. their homes because of war, famine, responding, “Yes, I do,” they lowered eyes lowered in shame and with hearts And those who follow Jesus, “we peb- and poverty. their heads as the pope poured water full of hope.” bles,” find meaning even in the midst “In the complex and often dramatic over their foreheads. The shame comes from all the “devas- of suffering because of sure hope in the situations of today’s world, may the Among them was Ali Acacius Dama- tation, destruction, and shipwrecks that resurrection. risen Lord guide the steps of all those vandy from the United States, who have become normal in our lives,” he Pope Francis suggested that everyone who work for justice and peace,” Pope smiled brightly as the baptismal waters said, hours after 2,000 migrants were find a quiet place on Easter to reflect on Francis said. “May he grant the leaders streamed down his head. rescued in the Mediterranean Sea. The their problems and the problems of the of nations the courage they need to pre- In his homily, reflecting on the Easter shame comes from wars, discrimina- world and then tell God, “I don’t know vent the spread of conflicts and to put a account from the Gospel of St. Mat- tion, and the failure to denounce in- how this will end, but I know Christ halt to the arms trade.” thew, the pope recalled the women who justice. has risen.” The pope also offered special prayers went “with uncertain and weary steps” Turning to the sexual abuse crisis, Almost immediately after the homily, for peace in Syria, South Sudan, So- to Christ’s tomb. Pope Francis expressed “shame for all a brief but intense rain began to fall on malia, Congo, and Ukraine, and for a The pope said the faces of those wom- the times we bishops, priests, conse- the crowd, leading people to scramble peaceful resolution of political tensions en, full of sorrow and despair, reflect crated men and women have scandal- to find umbrellas, jackets, or plastic in Latin America. the faces of mothers, grandmothers, ized and injured your body, the church.” bags to keep themselves dry. The pope’s celebration of Easter got children, and young people who carry But the pope also prayed that Chris- After celebrating the morning Easter underway the night before in a packed the “burden of injustice and brutality.” tians would be filled with the hope that Mass, Pope Francis gave his blessing St. Peter’s Basilica. The poor and the exploited, the lonely comes from knowing that “you do not urbi et orbi, to the city of Rome and the The Easter Vigil began with the light- and the abandoned, and “immigrants treat us according to our merits, but world. ing of the fire and Easter candle in the deprived of country, house, and fam- only according to the abundance of Before reciting the blessing, he told atrium of the basilica. Walking behind ily” suffer the heartbreak reflected on your mercy.” the crowd that “in every age the risen the Easter candle and carrying a candle the faces of the women at the tomb He said Christian hope means trusting shepherd tirelessly seeks us, his broth- of his own, Pope Francis entered the who have seen “human dignity cruci- that Jesus’ cross can “transform our ers and sisters, wandering in the deserts basilica in darkness. fied,” he said. hardened hearts into hearts of flesh of this world. With the marks of the The basilica was gently illuminated However, the pope added, in the si- capable of dreaming, forgiving, and passion -- the wounds of his merciful only by candlelight and the low light lence of death, Jesus’ heartbeat re- loving.” 4 Catholic Times April 23, 2017 STATIONS OF THE CROSSS AT LOGAN Faith in Action By Freewalt Get Your Hands Dirty: Care for God’s Creation Yes, Catholics can get their hands dirty. Working the soil to plant a garden, picking up litter along the sidewalk, and volunteering to maintain a park are sure ways to get your hands dirty. It’s a good kind of dirt, a result of good stewardship and living out the faith. Earth Day is Saturday, April 22. But in the , every day is an Earth Day, or it ought to be. The earth is part of God’s creation. In the book of Genesis, we learn about God’s plan for us to be caretakers of creation. The air we breathe, the land we live on, the water we drink are our responsibilities as caretakers. How are we doing so far? All of God’s creatures are part of creation. This includes you and other human beings. Are we creating a community of care? As you take part in Earth Day, learn more about the Church’s teaching on care for God’s creation. Bishop Frederick Campbell recently gave a series of presentations throughout the diocese on “God’s Creation, Our Logan St. John School students closed their week each Friday during (except Good Fri- Common .” If you missed his presentation, visit St. Gabriel Catholic day) with , with students serving as readers and servers. Pictured are Radio’s website and click on Bishop Campbell’s radio archives to listen to reader Mallory Cassady (above) and servers (from left) Matthew Lewis, Owen Brandt, and a recording of one of his talks. Read Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si’: James Bartolivich. Photo courtesy St. John School On Care for Our Common Home.” Here are a few suggestions to show care for God’s creation: Home and Family • Pray before meals in gratitude for God’s gift of creation. • Encourage children to help with garden and composting chores. • Shop carefully, avoid unnecessary purchases, and use reusable bags. • Buy food grown locally and do not waste food. Parish • Read “Laudato Si’,” discuss it, and form a Creation Care Team. • Support the parish through stewardship of time, talent, and treasure. • Reconsider landscaping, including planting trees and reducing lawn size. • Purchase energy-efficient items and apply for energy efficiency rebates. School • Reduce, re-use, and recycle. Conduct an electronics recycling drive. • Make it a service learning project to determine the school’s energy performance. • Purchase sustainable goods and services that support the dignity of the poor and vulnerable. • Volunteer at a community park, the Shepherd’s Corner, ecology center, or Project Aquastar at St. Stephen’s Community House. Community • Provide assistance to vulnerable families through Catholic charities. • Tend a parish or community garden and provide the harvest to food pantries. • Voice your concerns to public officials about proper care for Bishop Ready Recycling Drive God’s creation: human ecology and natural ecology. • Be in global solidarity with those who live in extreme poverty or Do you have an old computer, moni- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. suffer from disaster. tor, hard drive, keyboard, printer, flat There is a $10 fee per delivery and These are a few suggestions listed in the “God’s Creation, Our Common screen TV, projector, DVD, VCR, cel- an additional $10 charge for each tube Home” handout of the diocesan Office for Social Concerns. The handout lular phone, or other electronic item monitor (computer or TV). All com- and a 54-page Creation Care Guide may be found online at http://so- that you no longer need? puter hard drive data will be wiped cialconcerns.colsdioc.org. Columbus Bishop Ready High and a certificate of destruction will be Each day should be an Earth Day because this is our common home. Take School, 707 Sailsbury Road, will be provided upon request. All proceeds time to express gratitude, be a good caretaker, and get your hands dirty. collecting these items from 7:30 to 9 will benefit the Ready boys basketball a.m. and 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April team. For more information, contact Jerry Freewalt is an associate director of the diocesan Office for Social Concerns. 27 and Friday, April 28, and from 10 Dan DeCrane at (614) 276-5263, ex- a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29, from tension 231. April 23, 2017 Catholic Times 5 St. Charles band wins competition The band Cousin Simple, consisting of four Columbus St. Charles Preparatory School students, won GROOVE U’s fifth annual Instaband competition, central Ohio’s premier high school battle of the bands. The group won a contract which includes a studio extended-play recording, a music video, a concert booking, and a gift card from the D’Addario company, a maker of instrument strings. In addition, GROOVE U’s music industry career program director, Dwight Heckelman (far right), presented the band with a new guitar. Band members are (from left): Will Hoag, Mitchell Whittaker, Luke Hamrock, and Ryan Ulibarri. Photo courtesy St. Charles Preparatory School

Diocese of Columbus Child Protection Plan

It is the goal of the Diocese of Columbus to make the Church a place of safety: a place of prayer, ministry and comfort. Everyone who enters our churches, schools, or facilities must be confident in this. Not one child or young person should suffer from abuse while at Church. In order to assure the safety of our youth, the Diocese of Columbus has enacted a complete program of protection. As part of this program, the Diocese of Columbus will provide appropriate, just, and pastoral care for anyone who has suffered the crime of sexual abuse of a minor at the hands of diocesan clergy or church Golden Apple award recipient employees or volunteers. The Diocese of Columbus will report any and all allegations of abuse reported to it to the authorities and will Columbus St. Andrew School seventh- and eighth-grade science and religion teach- cooperate fully with those authorities. er Patricia Lubanovic (holding plaque) received the Upper Arlington Civic Associa- tion’s Golden Apple award for her excellence in teaching. Pictured with her are Help is available: The Diocese of Columbus wants to hear from (from left) school principal Joel Wichtman; her husband, Rick; and their daughter, Stephanie. St. Andrew preschool lead teacher Amanda Carter also was a Golden anyone who has suffered. If you wish to report an allegation of abuse Apple recipient. Teachers are nominated for the award by parents and students. or need pastoral and/or clinical care in order to begin or continue Photo courtesy St. Andrew School the process of healing from sexual abuse as a child at the hands of a member of the clergy or a church employee or volunteer, simply call the diocesan Victims’ Assistance Coordinator. You can find contact ODU Panther Players Present information at the bottom of this notice. If you wish to receive a copy of the diocesan complaint form or any of the diocesan policies “High School Musical” and procedures, simply call the number below or visit the diocesan Ohio Dominican University’s stu- Theater in Erskine Hall on ODU’s web site at www.colsdioc.org dent theater organization, the Panther campus, 1216 Sunbury Road, Co- Players, will High School lumbus. Musical at 7 p.m. Friday and Satur- General admission is $8. Children To contact the diocesan Victim’s Assistance Coordinator, call: day, April 21 and 22, and Thursday younger than five will be admitted and Friday, April 27 and 28, and 2 free. Admission also is free for stu- The Rev. Msgr. Stephan J. Moloney p.m. Saturday, April 29. dents who show their university iden- 614.224.2251 • [email protected] The performances will take place in tification. Free parking is available in the Sister Mary Andrew Matesich the Gold Lot west of Sunbury Road. 6 Catholic Times April 23, 2017 Gender change and morality; St. Charles Guidance Counselor Televising prerecorded Masses Earns Special Distinction Do you agree with me that Jeff Stahlman, college counselor at Co- the station needs to correct lumbus St. Charles Preparatory School, QUESTION & ANSWER this? (While I am sure this is was one of seven counselors nationwide unintentional, the network selected to serve on the National Merit by: FATHER KENNETH DOYLE is involved in a serious mat- Scholarship selection committee. The Catholic News Service ter of deceptive spiritual counselors and seven college admission broadcasting.) (Merion Sta- directors participated in a collaborative tion, Pennsylvania) process to select nearly 2,000 scholar- . There has been a Wall Street Journal, Dr. ship winners from the 15,000 National Qlot in the news lately Paul McHugh, former chief Merit finalists throughout the United about people who identify psychiatrist at Johns Hop- . On Sundays and oth- States. “This was one of the top pro- with the gender opposite kins Hospital, referenced a Aer holy days of obliga- fessional development activities I ever the one listed on their birth 2011 long-term study that tion, a Catholic who is able have participated in,” Stahlman said. certificate. Some take - hor followed 324 people who to do so has a serious obli- “It was fascinating to work side by side with directors of admission mones of the opposite sex; underwent sexual reassign- gation to attend Mass, i.e., at top colleges to see what they valued in the selection process. some even have surgery to ment surgeries. The study to participate personally in I left the meetings more impressed than ever with the National “change” their sex. showed that 10 years after the eucharistic celebration. Merit program.” Stahlman is in his second year at St. Charles. He What is the Catholic the surgery, “the transgen- If prevented, however, by previously served in the same role for 16 years at New Albany High Church’s position on such dered began to experience sickness, infirmity due to School and 10 years at Gahanna Lincoln High School. He graduated transgender people? Is it increasing mental difficul- old age, severe weather, or from Ohio University and has master’s degrees from the University OK for them to take these ties” and “their suicide mor- other emergency, the ob- of Dayton and Wright State University. hormones and have such tality rose almost 20-fold ligation ceases; nor is that Photo courtesy St. Charles Preparatory School surgery? (Alexandria, Vir- above the comparable non- person then morally bound ginia) transgender population.” to “make up” for the ab- The Catholic Church’s sence by watching Mass on A Day of Recollection for Women television (although this is . The Catechism of the view is that people strug- The board of the Catholic versity), and a master’s degree certainly worthwhile). ACatholic Church says: gling with gender dyspho- Laywomen’s Retreat League from the University of Notre “Except when performed ria (apparent psychological If the person is legitimate- invites all women of the dio- Dame. for strictly therapeutic identification with attri- ly impeded from attending cese and surrounding regions She has served mainly in the medical reasons, directly butes of the opposite sex) the Mass, it doesn’t have to a reflective day of Diocese of Columbus, as a intended amputations, mu- should be shown compas- to “count,” because there recollection in the beautiful teacher and administrator in tilations and sterilizations sion, protected from preju- is no obligation in the first surroundings of St. Therese’s elementary education, and as performed on innocent per- dice, and treated with psy- place. Such a person is, in Retreat Center, 5277 E. Broad a religious education director. sons are against the mor- chotherapy that is skilled fact, watching the televised St., Columbus, from 9 a.m. to Today, she is a popular spiri- al law” (No. 2297). That and sympathetic. Mass for (in your words) 3 p.m. Friday, June 2. tual director, retreat director, statement is generally con- “inspirational purposes” -- This special day, offered just and leader of days of prayer sidered by Catholic moral . For some time now, in which case it matters not before , will focus on and recollection. theologians to prohibit the at all that the Mass has been I have been disturbed the gift of the Holy Spirit, who sort of “sexual reassign- prerecorded. The offering for the day is by the fact that, several enabled the disciples to go out $25, which includes lunch, ment surgery” of which you times a day, EWTN tele- In my own diocese, where speak. and spread the Good News of morning coffee or tea, and casts the Mass of that day I was once responsible for God’s love. Sister Louis Mary snacks. Mass will be celebrat- Writing in 2005 for the without indicating that arranging to have the Sun- Passeri, OP, a Dominican Sis- ed and the day will end with National Catholic Bioethics these Masses are prerecord- day Mass televised, we ter of Peace, will be the pre- the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Center, Dr. Richard Fitzgib- ed and not “live.” Surely 99 filmed those Masses on the senter. Her two conferences There will be time for both re- bons noted, “It is impos- percent of those watching previous Wednesday eve- will encourage those attending flection and discussion. sible to ‘change’ a person’s feel that that they are par- ning (because studio time to consider how, by prayer and sex. Hormone treatments, Space is limited. For more ticipating in a real Mass. was less expensive and reflection, they can carry out cosmetic surgery and sur- information, contact Sharon This has significant import priest-celebrants easier to the same mission as the early gery to mutilate the sex find.) So, to answer your Gehrlich, secretary of the on the spiritual lives of the followers of Jesus. Catholic Laywomen’s Retreat organs do not change a per- network’s viewers, espe- question -- no, I don’t think son’s sex.” that EWTN is involved in Sister Louis Mary, a Steuben- League, at retreatleague@ cially on Sundays. ville native, received a bach- gmail.com or call (614) 882- In the 2016 apostolic ex- “deceptive broadcasting” or I have written repeatedly to elor’s degree from the College 1946. The deadline for regis- hortation Amoris Laetitia needs to correct anything. the network urging them at of St. Mary of the Springs tration, with full payment, is (“The Joy of Love”), Pope least to precede such Masses Questions may be sent (now Ohio Dominican Uni- Friday, May 5. Francis said that “the young with a statement indicating to Father Kenneth Doyle need to be helped to accept that the presentation is for at askfatherdoyle@gmail. their own body as it was inspirational purposes only com and 30 Columbia created” (No. 285). and not a real Mass, but no Circle Drive, Albany NY www.colsdioc.org In a 2014 article in The adjustment has been made. 12203. April 23, 2017 Catholic Times 7

THE EVERYDAY CATHOLIC By Rick Jeric Whom should I trust? Jesus, I trust in you. This Sunday is Di- vine Mercy Sunday. We recognize the infi- nite and mercy of God on this . We just went Reading and Math Family Night through 40 days of fasting, almsgiving, and prayer focused on God’s saving grace and “Superheroes” was the theme for Reading and Math Family Night at New Lexington St. mercy. Easter is all about the joy of our Rose School. Students and their families were invited to dress as their favorite super- salvation, brought about by the greatest act of love we could hero and participate in literacy and math activities in six of the classrooms. A profes- ever imagine. And the fact that our God did this for each of sional storyteller gave three performances in the library during the evening. Pictured us with the same boundless love, no matter who we are, is un- are (from left) siblings Rebecca, Levi, Renee, and Sierra Kunkler. Photo courtesy St. Rose School fathomable. No matter how ridiculous I am, no matter how often I turn my back on others and God, no matter how sinful I continue to be, all I have to do is sincerely ask for forgiveness Notre Dame Professor to Speak on “The Princess Culture” in the great of Penance, and all is forgiven and new. April 27 Program at Cristo Rey High School is Free and Open to the Public Talk about trust! If only God could trust me a fraction of His forgiveness. Is this not the true joy of Easter? Of course, we There is little doubt that women’s Helen Kuhn Carey teacher of modern trust in the saving power of God, and the result is eternal life. roles, and societies’ perception of communications at Notre Dame. She Jesus, I trust in you. Of course, we put all our trust in our God. women, have changed during the past instructs classes in film and television Even when things are tough and when it seems that everything century. What is the “princess culture” history, including “Film and Digital or everyone is crashing down around us, we trust our Lord. And and what does it reveal about women’s Culture” and “Media and Presidential is it not difficult and so very trying when loved ones are ill and changing roles in society? Elections.” Her research focuses on the dying? Tragedy strikes. Employment is lost. A relationship is de- The Notre Dame Club of Columbus industrial and organizational aspects stroyed. We are hurt. We are lonely. These are the times when and Central Ohio has invited Dr. Susan of media companies. Her first book, that trust is tested, but it never is broken. God’s plan is known Ohmer, associate professor of film, George Gallup in Hollywood, exam- only to Him. We have to trust that plan with confidence because television, and theater at the University ines the use of market research in the it is God’s plan. How many people in our lives can we trust with of Notre Dame, to give a free public film industry. She is completing a book the same confidence? Some more than others. We have varying lecture on this topic at 6 p.m. Thursday, on the Disney studio during the 1940s. degrees of trust. My wife is the most trustworthy person in my April 27 at Columbus Cristo Rey High The presentation is part of the annu- life. I trust her completely. The key is that trust in God is not School, 400 E. Town St. ally Hesburgh lecture series sponsored easy for us human beings. I need all the help I can get. So when The Walt Disney studio has created locally by the Notre Dame Club of Co- God gives me someone like my spouse, the mutual trust with animated cartoons featuring princesses lumbus. Named after the late Father her and with God is one of the most powerful and grace-filled since the debut of Snow White in 1937, Theodore Hesburgh, CSC, who was weapons I have to resist sin and grow in faith, hope, and love. but in recent years, the princess culture president of Notre Dame from 1952 to The goal of seems so much more achievable. Hopefully, has become a global economic force. 1987, the program brings distinguished we can all relate to this triangular relationship of trust. With- Ohmer’s lecture will examine the his- Notre Dame faculty to cities across the out a spouse, we have a close relative or friend. We have God tory and significance of the princess nation to interact with alumni and the and we can find Him in others. Trust me. Our money in many culture and what it reveals about wom- communities in which they live. instances is inscribed with “In God We Trust.” Even when it en’s changing roles. Disney lovers, Networking before the program will seems our great nation is promoting a culture that contradicts feminists, parents of aspiring princess- start at 5:30. The presentation will last life, and when it seems like everything has come undone politi- es, and movie lovers will enjoy this en- about one hour. For more information, cally, socially, culturally, and religiously, we still turn to God for tertaining look at the princess culture. contact Pat Whitehead at ndjpw@co- that ultimate trust. And if we cling to that trust as individuals, Ohmer is the William T. Carey and lumbus.rr.com or (614) 766-5948. collectively we can make a difference in our world. Jesus, I trust in you. On this , let us joyfully continue our Easter celebration. Be confident and place all your trust in an infinitely loving and forgiving God. It is hard for me to imagine, but every time I perform another one of my stupid antics and act like a real knucklehead, God is still there with me. 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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Catho- protection of children is the responsibility of the en- lic Church and the Diocese of Columbus are work- tire Church, including the faithful – not just parents, ing to prevent all types of abuse – physical, sexual, not just teachers, not just clergy, but everyone. and emotional. During this month, we are reminded Recent statistics show that one of every four girls of the call to be instruments of justice, working for and one of every six boys are assaulted before they the common good of all, including the protection of turn 18. If those statistics are correct, this means children. that on every weekend in our congregations, there As Jesus entrusted to Peter the care of the flock, are people who have been abused and are feeling we are reminded that this responsibility belongs to the pain of that abuse. Reaching out to all victims everyone as a matter of and justice. Child of abuse is critical in bringing hope and the love of Abuse Prevention Month should lead to heightened Christ to them. Our diocese is here to provide any- awareness of the need to be vigilant about providing one suffering from abuse with steps towards healing. a safe environment for all within the Church and for Since June 2002, the U.S. Conference of Catholic our communities. Bishops has been formalizing the ways in which the Throughout the Gospel, Christ calls upon his fol- Church in the United States deals with child abuse. lowers to care for the most vulnerable among us. In June 2002, the conference established the Charter Our faith also calls for us to uphold the value of hu- for the Protection of Children and Young People. It man life and the dignity of the human person. The is a comprehensive set of procedures for addressing allegations of abuse of minors. The charter includes guidelines for reconciliation, healing, accountability, and prevention of future acts of abuse. Among other requirements, the charter calls for an- A PRAYER FOR HEALING nual audits of dioceses and Byzantine Catholic epar- VICTIMS OF ABUSE chies to ensure compliance with USCCB guidelines. God of endless love, Annual audits have been conducted since 2003. The ever caring, ever strong, USCCB publishes results of the audits online in always present, always just: May. In a similar fashion, the Diocese of Columbus gathers information every year on compliance to the You gave your only Son sexual abuse is permanently removed from ministry, to save us by his blood on the cross. guidelines. All parishes, schools, and agencies in the diocese must submit this information to the Diocesan regardless of when the abuse occurred. Gentle Jesus, shepherd of peace, Safe Environment Program by March 15. The infor- Safe environment training is taking place in all dio- join to your own suffering mation includes several questions about each loca- ceses of the United States. More than two million the pain of all who have been hurt tion’s safe environment program. Additionally, each clergy, employees, and volunteers have been trained in body, mind, and spirit location must provide a list of all parish and school to prevent and respond to the abuse of children. In the by those who betrayed the trust placed in them. employees, all school volunteers, and all parish vol- Diocese of Columbus, we use the VIRTUS Protect- unteers who work with minors. The list must include ing God’s Children program. Since 2003, we have Hear the cries of our brothers and sisters the dates of the criminal background check and VIR- conducted approximately 1,850 sessions throughout who have been gravely harmed, TUS Protecting God’s Children training for each of the diocese, training more than 56,000 people. Ses- and the cries of those who love them. these persons. sions are given in English and Spanish. Additionally, Soothe their restless hearts with hope, All dioceses and eparchies have victim assistance we have copies of the videos with Korean subtitles, steady their shaken spirits with faith. and a translation of the script in Vietnamese. Grant them justice for their cause, coordinators who ensure that victims of abuse will enlightened by your truth. be heard. In 2016, dioceses and eparchies in the U.S. The PGC program emphasizes five steps for provided outreach and support to 250 victims or sur- preventing child abuse: Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts, vivors and their families who came forward to report 1. Know the warning signs of potential abusers. heal your people’s wounds abuse. Continued support was provided to 1,510 vic- and transform brokenness into wholeness. tims or survivors and their families across the nation 2. Control access. Grant us the courage and wisdom, who reported abuse in prior years. In the Diocese of 3. Monitor all programs. Columbus, you can reach the victim assistance co- humility and grace, to act with justice. 4. Be aware. Know what is going on in the lives Breathe wisdom into our prayers and labors. ordinator, Msgr. Stephan Moloney, by calling (614) of the children in your care or in your life. Grant that all harmed by abuse may find peace in justice. 224-2251 or (866) 448-0217, or by sending an email We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. message to [email protected] . 5. Communicate your concerns. There is no statute of limitations for removing a If we all work together, we can help bring hope and

Copyright © 2014, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights cleric who has sexually abused a minor from pub- healing to those who have been abused. And we can reserved. To order publication no. 7-495, visit usccbpublishing.org or call 877-978-0757. lic ministry in the Catholic Church. A cleric against prevent child abuse from happening to other children whom there is an established or admitted act of child in the future. April 23, 2017 Catholic Times 9

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FaithStriving We strive to improve how we execute kettlebell and responsibilities before our family needs. HOLY AND HEALTHY barbell lifts and movements in the gym. The word I think part of our striving should be to stop striving “striving” makes me think of working harder and … to give God freedom, open space, and unstructured Lori Crock doing more. In fact, one definition of “strive” is to time to do his gentle and quiet work in us – to fill us ‘struggle or fight vigorously.’ up and rejuvenate, renew, and strengthen us so our Often, what we really need to do when learning a service continues to bear fruit. Even 15 minutes of Growing in any loving relationship requires time, new skill is to relax, slow down, feel and learn, be heartfelt prayer daily can be life-changing. patience, gentleness, and commitment. Giving patient, and let the process of learning and advancing Some of our striving, or our rush to accomplish, is God latitude to work in us in prayerful adoration, unfold naturally and gently over time, rather than the nature of our secular culture, which places a high in contemplation, and through the is forcing it. priority on productivity, setting goals, and achieving less about striving and more about being faithful to Our spiritual lives can be the same way. We might results. The spiritual life is different. God already slowing down and trusting that, over time, he will be striving for holiness by doing lots of actions … us as we are. He created us, and, like a loving parent, transform our hearts. volunteering at a shelter, joining parish committees, is always there waiting to guide his little children. He “Our hearts were made for You, O Lord, and they praying multiple a day, and being a caregiver gives us the freedom to decide when, how, and how are restless until they rest in you.” – St. Augustine to a family member or friend. much time we spend time with him in prayer. of Hippo. While these are wonderful ways to serve God, it’s I think St. said it well: “Every one Lori Crock is a wife, mother, Plain City easy to get caught up in doing so many tasks that of us needs half an hour of prayer every day, except St. Joseph parishioner, strength and movement there is little time to get filled with God in silent when we are busy. Then we need an hour.” coach, and owner of MoveStrong Kettlebells in prayer and reflection. We might even get so caught While we are called to serve others, we are called Dublin. Lori is online at movestrongkbs.com and up in striving for holiness that we place our volunteer first and foremost to love God and love our neighbor. holyandhealthycatholic.com. Good Friday Walking Stations of the Cross Hundreds of Catholics from across the diocese walked through downtown Columbus for the Good Friday Walking Stations of the Cross on April 14. Participants stopped at 14 locations along the three-mile Way of the Cross to pray and reflect on Jesus Christ’s suffering and crucifixion, linking those events to current issues of social concern. Stops included the Ohio Statehouse, the Ohio Supreme Court, the Faith Mission homeless shelter, St. Lawrence Haven, and Topiary Park. An annual tradition since 1996, the Walking Stations of the Cross is co-sponsored by the diocesan Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry and Office for Social Concerns.

Participants pray near Grant Hospital for the third station (Jesus Falls for the First Participants pray near the Ohio Supreme Court for the 10th station (Jesus Is Stripped Time), with a reflection on healthcare and illness led by young people from Coshoc- of His Garments), with a reflection on justice led by young people from Westerville ton and Zoar Holy Trinity churches. St. Paul Church. Photos by Jerry Freewalt, Office for Social Concerns 10 Catholic Times/ April 23, 2017 April 23, 2017 Catholic Times 11 DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

BY TIM PUET to be cleaned from sin and to begin our diary from Turner and reading it. At the For more information about the Divine Lancaster St. Mark – 3 p.m., Reporter, Catholic Times spiritual life anew.” time, McAndrew owned a Catholic book Mercy devotion, go to www.divine- Chaplet; 3:20 p.m., Mass, followed by Catholics in the United States have been store. In 1998, with encouragement from mercysundayusa.com, send an email to reception. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy was a form [email protected], or call (614) reciting the chaplet since around 1940, Bishop Emeritus James Griffin, he began Logan St. John – 2 p.m., movie about of prayer unfamiliar to most Catholics in when it was brought to North America publishing a newspaper known as the Di- 732-0662. the United States for several decades af- history of the Divine Mercy devotion by a priest who escaped from Poland af- vine Mercy Messenger and issuing it four The following parishes in the Diocese in church hall; 3 p.m., Exposition in ter its form was revealed to St. Faustina ter the Nazi invasion in 1939 that began times a year. Kowalska in the mid-1930s. of Columbus have scheduled programs church; 3:15 p.m., Reconciliation, World War II. After a few years, he cut back the fre- singing of Chaplet; 3:30 p.m., But it has become widespread in this na- for Divine Mercy Sunday: It took several decades for the devo- quency to once a year, but by then, the Benediction and Reposition of the tion and throughout the world, particu- tion to flourish, in part because inaccu- publication had spread St. Faustina’s Chillicothe St. Peter – 12:30 to Blessed Sacrament. larly since the beginning of the 21st cen- message nationwide and around the 3 p.m., Exposition of the Blessed rate translations of St. Faustina’s diary Mattingly Settlement St. Mary tury. It now ranks with the rosary among led the to outlaw the spreading world. He said about 750,000 copies Sacrament; 3 p.m., singing of Chaplet of – 3 p.m., Procession, Adoration, the most widespread forms of daily de- of images and writings advocating devo- have been distributed, including about Divine Mercy, followed by Benediction Benediction, and Divine Mercy votion around the world, outside of the tion to the Divine Mercy in the form she 20,000 of the most recent revision, which of the Blessed Sacrament. Sacrament of devotions. Mass itself. proposed. was issued in 2016. Reconciliation available from 3:30 to One reason for that is the link between But it remained popular among the “The message has traveled far, but even 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22. Chaplet is Mount Vernon St. Vincent de Paul Pope St. John Paul II and the chaplet. He people of Poland – in particular, with so, I hear all the time from people who being recited every day through Sunday – 4 to 5:30 p.m., Chaplet, Adoration, actively promoted the devotion through- Father Karol Wojtyla, who eventually don’t know about the chaplet or the Di- at 3 p.m. Benediction, reflections on St. Faustina’s out his 27-year papacy, which ended became Pope St. John Paul II. Probably vine Mercy image Jesus revealed to St. diary. when he died in 2005 on the eve of Di- Circleville St. Joseph – 2 to 3 p.m., even more than St. Faustina, John Paul Faustina. That’s one of the things that vine Mercy Sunday, the Second Sunday Exposition, Reconciliation; 3 p.m., New Philadelphia Sacred Heart is responsible for spreading the devotion of Easter. inspires me to keep proclaiming the mes- Chaplet. – 2:30 p.m., Exposition, Rosary, around the world. sage,” McAndrew said. Reconciliation; 3 p.m., Chaplet. Another reason for its rapid acceptance Columbus – 12:30 is that “the chaplet was full-blown when While he was bishop of Krakow, Poland, “Jesus urged that people pray the chap- p.m., Exposition; 1 to 5 p.m., Newark Blessed Sacrament – Jesus gave it to St. Faustina, unlike the the future pope led a successful effort let when they are with a person who is Reconciliation; 3 p.m., singing of 10:30 a.m., Mass; 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., rosary, whose form gradually evolved to have the Vatican reconsider its ban, dying,” he said. “That’s been another in- Chaplet; 3:30 p.m., of Divine Adoration; 1:30 p.m., Reconciliation; 3 over time, then had the Luminous Mys- which Blessed Pope Paul VI eventually spiring thing, as I’ve found in my own Mercy image; 5 p.m., Mass. p.m., Chaplet, followed by Benediction. teries added to it by John Paul” in 2002, lifted. Bishop and, later, Cardinal Woj- experience. About five or six times, I’ve Divine Mercy will be prayed at tyla also dedicated himself to competing been with people on their deathbeds Columbus Holy Rosary-St. John – said Tim McAndrew of Columbus, one 9:30 a.m., procession with Divine Mercy 3 p.m. daily through Saturday, April 22. of the nation’s leading promoters of the an accurate translation of Faustina’s di- when the chaplet has been prayed for ary. The conclusion of that work and the them. Every time, I’ve seen what appears image, followed by Mass, blessing Plain City St. Joseph – 2 chaplet and Divine Mercy Sunday. and enthronement of image, recital of lifting of the ban allowed the Marians of to be an aggravated state in them change p.m., Exposition; 2 to 2:45 p.m., “Jesus doesn’t show up with a prayer Chaplet, and veneration of image. the , an order of to one of calmness. I’m convinced it’s Reconciliation; 3 p.m., Chaplet, and an image too often,” McAndrew priests founded in Poland in 1673, to re- Columbus Sacred Heart – 1:30 followed by Benediction. said. “He did it with Faustina, as well as because praying the chaplet has caused p.m., Exposition and Reconciliation; 2 when he appeared to St. Margaret Mary sume promoting the devotion, which had Jesus’ grace to wash over them and bring Powell St. Joan of Arc – 3 p.m., p.m., Rosary; 2:30 p.m., Stations of the Alacoque in France from 1673 to 1675 to become their special work. them peace.” blessing of , Cross, followed by Benediction; 3 p.m., reveal the devotion to the Sacred Heart. St. Faustina was canonized on April 30, Several churches in the diocese display followed by Exposition, including Chaplet; 3:30 p.m., Mass. Usually it’s his mother who comes with 2000, which was the Second Sunday of the image, including Plain City St. Jo- Liturgy of the Word and recital of a message, as at Lourdes, Fatima, and Easter for that year. Pope John Paul at seph Church, 140 West Ave., which is Columbus Ss. Augustine & Chaplet; 3:45 to 5 p.m., Reconciliation; many other sites of Marian apparitions. that time declared that the Sunday fol- The Gospel reading for Divine Mercy Christian life.” than 20,000 homes in the diocese display open for devotion around the clock. The Gabriel – 10 a.m., Divine Mercy 4:45 to 5 p.m., closing prayer and When Jesus himself is the messenger, lowing Easter would be permanently Sunday every year is St. John the Evan- “By means of these simple yet powerful the Divine Mercy image,” McAndrew Blessed Sacrament is exposed there for celebration, followed by potluck lunch Benediction; 5:30 p.m., Mass. you know you’d better take it seriously.” known as Divine Mercy Sunday on the gelist’s description of Jesus showing his gestures, even when unseen, we can ac- said. “But it’s important to remember that adoration on a regular schedule each and raffles for former parishioners of St. Reynoldsburg St. Pius X – End St. was a cloistered Church calendar. wounds to Thomas the Apostle. In his company the needy, bringing God’s ten- Divine Mercy Sunday isn’t a day for de- week, and Mass is offered there at 9 a.m. Augustine and St. Gabriel churches and of noon Mass to 3 p.m., Exposition; nun in Poland who lived from 1905 to Two years later, he granted a plenary Divine Mercy Sunday sermon last year, derness and consolation,” the pope said. votion as much as it’s a day for sinners. on Saturdays in of the Blessed alumni of their schools. 1:30 p.m., singing of Chaplet; 3 p.m., Pope Francis noted that at the end of the The extra graces that come to anyone 1938. She received a number of visions to anyone who celebrates There have been Divine Mercy Sunday Mother, followed by Benediction, the Columbus St. Catharine – 2 Benediction. reading, John points out that while Jesus celebrations in the Diocese of Columbus from praying the chaplet at any time or in Rosary, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, during the last years of her life and re- the feast by making a sacramental con- p.m., Exposition; 2:05 to 3 p.m., Sunbury St. John Neumann – 12:30 performed many in the presence since April 18, 1993, when now-retired a nine-day novena are significant, but Je- and confessions. corded them in a diary. One of those vi- fession, receiving the , praying Reconciliation; 2:05 p.m., Rosary; 3 to 1:30 p.m., of Eucharistic of his disciples, not all of them were writ- Father William DeVille began the devo- sus just asks for , communion, sions was what she described as a request for the pope and his intentions, and par- McAndrew went to Mexico in 2004 p.m., Chaplet, led by soloist; 3:30 p.m., Adoration, praying of Chaplet, ten down. tion at Columbus Sacred Heart Church, charity, and trust. from Jesus in 1931 for celebration of ticipates in the Divine Mercy devotions and brought back a lifesize portrait of Benediction. Reconciliation. what is known as Divine Mercy Sunday or recites the Our Father, the Apostles’ Because of this, “the Gospel of mercy where he was pastor, with assistance “He wants to reach sinners with the the Divine Mercy image, as well as an on the Second Sunday of Easter. Another Creed, or a prayer to the merciful Jesus remains an open book, in which the signs from McAndrew and Tom Turner of Co- ‘ocean of graces’ he promised St. Faus- image of Our Lady of Guadalupe which Columbus St. Timothy – Following West Jefferson Ss. and Jude revealed the form of the chaplet to in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. of Christ’s disciples, which are concrete lumbus. tina would be available through the chap- has touched the original Guadalupe im- noon Mass, Adoration of the Blessed – 1 to 3 p.m., Adoration, Benediction, her in 1935. A plenary indulgence remits all the tem- acts of love and the best witness to mer- Sacred Heart is one of at least 20 let. He is talking to all of us, not just age and is the same size as the original. Sacrament; 1:30 p.m., Reconciliation; and completion of Divine Mercy novena “St. Faustina wrote in her diary that Je- poral punishment due for sacramentally cy, continue to be written,” he said. churches throughout the diocese which those who have turned away from him, Both originally were housed at Colum- 2:30 p.m., Chaplet and blessing prayed by parishioners at homes since sus wants sinners to come home so badly, forgiven sins, meaning the condition of a “We are all called to become living writ- will mark the feast with special events but those of us who are striving for holi- bus Holy Family Church, then were of Divine Mercy image; 3 p.m., Good Friday. that he said ‘the loss of each plunges person’s soul is as if he or she were just ers of the Gospel,” Francis continued, this Sunday. ness, because we all need deeper conver- moved in 2005 to the former Milford Benediction. Zanesville St. Thomas Aquinas me into mortal sadness,’” McAndrew baptized, and the person would be admit- explaining that this is done by practic- “Beyond that, the devotion has become sion and renewal,” he said. Center Sacred Heart Church, which Dublin St. Brigid of Kildare – 3 to – After 11 a.m. Mass to 3 p.m., said. “Taking part in Divine Mercy Sun- ted to heaven immediately if he or she ing the corporal and spiritual works of part of the life of almost every parish in McAndrew’s devotion to the chaplet be- since has been torn down, and in 2008 4 p.m., Exposition, followed by Chaplet Exposition, singing of Chaplet, day devotions gives all of us a chance died at that instant. mercy, “which are the hallmarks of the the diocese throughout the year, and more gan through learning about St. Faustina’s to Plain City. and Benediction. Benediction. 12 Catholic Times April 23, 2017 CASA program gives a voice to neglected and abused children BY TIM PUET services of Franklin County Reporter, Catholic Times Children Services (FCCS). When the legal system inter- “Just having one consistent venes on behalf of a neglected adult in their lives is so impor- or abused child, plenty of peo- tant to some children,” Kerr ple become involved – judges, said. “They’ve had so many lawyers, law enforcement of- adults come in and out of their ficers, social workers, physicians, and lives that it’s hard to trust anyone. We others. What is often missing is someone promise that we’re going to be there for who can provide a voice for the child and them, and we keep that promise. has the time to focus on the specific con- “We had one case that involved a six- cerns of an individual situation. year-old girl who was sexually abused Volunteers in a program known as while in foster care. The girl didn’t say CASA – Court Appointed Special Ad- much during the advocate’s first three vocates – can provide that added dimen- monthly visits, but at the end of the sion. Their sole purpose is to serve as third visit, she walked to the door with what is legally known as a guardian ad the advocate and said, ‘I’m being hurt.’ litem – someone appointed by an Ohio She was being abused by a boy in that county’s domestic relations or juvenile foster home. This could have gone on A volunteer from the Court Appointed Special Advocates program visits a child. CASA volun- court to act in a child’s best interests for months if the advocate had not es- teers are appointed by a court to act in a child’s best interest in alleged abuse cases. once it has been alleged that the child is tablished trust with that little girl just neglected or abused. by coming back each month. The girl Sisters,” Kerr said. “We’re not mentors, cate in the eye and ask, ‘What do you was immediately removed from that “Rule 48 of the Ohio Supreme Court re- but court-appointed guardians ad litem. think?’ and everyone must listen. They home. This is one example, but we’ve quires a guardian ad litem in neglect and Our rules do not allow us to transport realize the advocate knows the child well abuse cases,” said Kathy Kerr, executive had many similar ones. Nobody messes children off the property where they because of the monthly visits and be- director of Franklin County’s CASA with your kid once you’re a guardian.” live. We have to see them in the setting cause the advocate’s only vested interest program. “That person serves as an offi- Advocates must be at least 21 and are where they are.” is in what’s best for the child. cer of the domestic relations or juvenile requested to make a two-year commit- Every six months, the advocate takes “Sometimes the response is, ‘I think this court but does not need to be an attorney. ment. They undergo 32 hours of training part in a review of the case, along with child can go on unsupervised visits to Attorneys serving in this role may be online and in a classroom before being the current caregivers, family members, the family,’ or ‘He’s doing well in foster doing it for numerous children and may sworn in by the court and assigned their lawyers, representatives of FCCS, and care.’ Other times, it may be ‘I’m a little not have the time needed to devote at- first case. Advocates must also receive other service providers. “Our advocates worried.’ The magistrate has the final say, tention to each one. CASA advocates 12 hours of in-service training per year. are pulled into a bigger team, but we’re but what the advocate says often plays a concentrate on only one case (or two, Once assigned, an advocate visits there only for the child,” Kerr said. big role in whatever decision is made.” in exceptional circumstances) at a time. the child (or children) at least once a The advocate also participates in court “I have tremendous admiration for the These are usually the most challeng- month, wherever they may be, talking hearings. “During a hearing, the opinions ability of advocates to make appropriate ing cases – the ones most likely to need with them and others close to them to of people representing the government assessments of a child’s situation,” said someone who can spend a significant determine whether they are receiving are often on one side with the parents or Marla Holben, a magistrate since 2015. period of time with a child in order to see adequate care and to guarantee that their caregivers on the other, conflicting about Holben has been involved with juve- what is needed. All the cases involve wishes are shared with the court. the child’s welfare,” Kerr said. “That’s nile cases for more than 25 years, first children who are under the protective “Advocates are not Big Brothers or Big when the magistrate will look an advo- working as a public defender and then as counsel for FCCS. While a public de- fender, she also served as a guardian ad litem in an experimental program. “It’s a remarkable experience to see these people from all walks of life come in and be a voice for the child,” Holben said. “Their information has a great im- pact on the decisions I make as a mag- istrate because I know they’ve taken the time needed to thoroughly look at what’s affecting a case.” Magistrates are appointed judicial of- ficers who perform many of the same functions as judges in Ohio. They have the same authority as a judge, but only conduct jury trials if the parties agree. Most court cases involving anyone un- der 18 in Franklin County are handled CASA volunteers are 21 and older and can work with one child or a group of siblings, but concentrate on one (or sometimes two) cases at a time, allowing them to take a thorough look at the needs of the children they serve. Photos courtesy Franklin County CASA See CASA, Page 13 April 23, 2017 Catholic Times 13

CASA, continued from Page 12 from by a magistrate. If said she worked with one young woman tem since 1991. anyone objects to the magistrate’s de- for more than 10 years. Kerr said research done cision, the case goes to the judge who “She was in and out of the system,” on CASA programs na- assigned it. Sheely said. “She was with her mother, tionally shows that chil- Many neglect and abuse cases involve then her father, then a guardian, then dren who have a CASA families dealing with substance abuse her mother, but she always had me in advocate as their guard- or mental health issues. Unfortunately, her life as a constant. I remember when ian ad litem spend less Kerr said, many children are placed into she was 14 or 15, I saw her in the court- time going from one fos- foster care, and most remain there for house and she said, ‘I knew you’d show ter home to another, are 18 to 24 months. “Everybody that up,’ and that meant so much. more likely to perform children get back with their families,” ”I fought to keep her in the system, and better in school and to be she said. “That’s usually the case, but we stayed in touch, which generally placed with their siblings, not always.” doesn’t happen once a child has found a and are more likely to be An advocate stays with a child until a stable home. Now she’s in her mid-20s adopted by a loving fam- safe, permanent home has been found and married. ily than children without and the case has closed. Occasionally, “I went to her wedding and have seen such an advocate. someone is assigned as an advocate her and her husband since then, and it ap- According to Kerr, 4 p.m. on June 10. A swearing-in cere- soon after a child’s birth. For example, pears they have a good relationship. Be- CASA in Franklin County has 13 staff mony for those who complete the train- “in cases where a child is born to a hero- ing an advocate has given me a lot of sat- members and about 240 volunteers who ing will take place Thursday, June 29. in-addicted mother, the first contact can isfaction because I know I’ve had a role worked with 826 abused or neglected There is still time for interested parties be while the child is still in a hospital’s in good outcomes like this.” children in 2016. The latter number to sign up. maternity unit,” Kerr said. There are nearly 1,000 CASA pro- represents about one-third of the 2,700 There are other ways to get involved. In a situation such as that one, the grams in 49 states and the District of abused, neglected, and dependent chil- CASA of Franklin County has a budget child theoretically could have an advo- Columbia. They exist in 44 of Ohio’s dren who came through the county’s of about $1 million per year, with about cate from birth until 18, the age of le- 88 counties, including Franklin, Union, juvenile court system. half of those funds coming from the gal adulthood. Kerr said she has never Delaware, Pickaway, and Perry coun- “We’re always in need of more volun- federal, state, and county governments heard of such an instance. But Joanne ties in the Diocese of Columbus. CASA teers, particularly more men and minor- and the other half consisting of corpo- Sheely, who has been an advocate since began in Seattle in 1977 and has been ities,” she said. “About three-fourths of rate and foundation grants and private the program began in Franklin County, part of the Franklin County court sys- our volunteers are women. We trained donations. 95 people last year and would love to CASA of Franklin County is sponsor- have another 95 or 100 more this year. ing a fundraising art show and auction Many of our volunteers have a passion that will feature art created by young to help young people. They often tell us people to benefit abused and neglected that they’d never heard of CASA, and children from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 5, that learning about what we do was an at Clarus Partners, 1233 Dublin Road, awakening for them.” Columbus. Admission is $50 per per- Training for advocates takes place in son. The organization also is sponsoring the winter, spring, and fall. The spring a free fundraising breakfast on Friday, course begins online on Monday, May Sept. 15. 8, with classroom sessions on four Sat- For more information about CASA of urdays: from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May Franklin County, visit www.casaco- 13, May 20, and June 3 and from 1 to lumbus.org or call (614) 525-7450.

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Second Sunday of Easter (Cycle A) The Weekday Bible Readings Luke presents an ideal of how things should be MONDAY Acts 4:23-31 nal living; 3) the breaking of bread; 4) prayers. It was Psalm 2:1-9 the early Church’s foundational basis. The apostolic John 3:1-8 Father teaching is what led to a collection of sacred writings which eventually became the New Testament. The ap- TUESDAY 1 Peter 5:5b-14 Lawrence L. Hummer ostolic teaching would necessarily have pored over the Psalm 89:2-3,6-7,16-17 Old Testament Scriptures to continue discovering how Mark 16:15-20 Jesus fulfilled the Law and the Prophets. Eventually from that would have emerged early liturgies, derived WEDNESDAY Acts 2:42-47; from the structure of synagogue services with which Acts 5:17-26 Psalm 34:2-9 1 Peter 1: 3-9; John 20:19-31 the early Christians would have been familiar. John 3:16-21 The Acts reading wastes no time in describing how the Obviously, the experiment in communal living did not withstand the tests of time, and one sees that even in THURSDAY early Christians “devoted themselves to the teaching of Acts 5:27-33 the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking the “churches” set up by Paul, the communal aspect Psalm 34:2,9,17-20 of bread and to the prayers.” In real time, it is very hard of these early communities was not stressed. Although John 3:31-36 to determine how soon they began to live the com- communal living is primarily found today in monaster- munal life after Christ’s death and resurrection. Luke ies and in some religious orders of women and men, FRIDAY the concern we owe to each other and the common Acts 5:34-42 wrote from the perspective of the 80s or later, which Psalm 27:1,4,13-14 meant exact time frames probably were not available good remain part of our calling as Christians. John 6:1-15 to him as the events developed. Nonetheless, this “First The Gospel reflects the immediate period after the Major Summary,” as Father Fitzmyer has called it in resurrection, when the disciples still were trying to SATURDAY his Commentary on Acts, covers an unknown period of with the death and . They Acts 6:1-7 were still in Jerusalem, and among them was Thom- Psalm 33:1-2,4-5,18-19 time after the Church had begun to develop. John 6:16-21 There was certainly a tradition that the disciples re- as, who refused to believe the Lord had appeared to turned to Galilee for a time after that fateful Passover them. Thomas wanted proof (putting his finger into celebration. Both Matthew and John reflect that -tra his wounds and his hand into his side), when the only dition. Acts keeps its early focus on Jerusalem and thing that would get him to where the rest had been environs, including here. It is an ideal portrait of the was faith. The risen Jesus appeared to them again dur- Church developing in great peace and tranquility, with ing the following week, when Thomas was also pres- DIOCESAN WEEKLY RADIO AND everything being unanimously agreed to. The only ent. Jesus speaks to Thomas directly, and he can only TELEVISION MASS SCHEDULE WEEK OF APRIL 23, 2017 thing missing would be playing on harps in the utter “My Lord and my God.” background. Such portraits ignore the divisions among That is Thomas’ cry of faith. It remains for us, who SUNDAY MASS the disciples in the gospels altogether. Of course, it all so often doubt, our own cry of faith, which in itself is 10:30 a.m. Mass from Columbus St. Joseph changes in Acts 5 and 6, when realism raises its head. comforting and faith-filled. We are the ones “who have Cathedral on St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Co- lumbus, and at www.stgabrielradio.com. Anyone who ever has lived the common life can attest not seen and have believed.” The Gospel probably ended here at the end of chapter Mass with the Passionist Fathers at that the human element never departs from such com- 7:30 a.m. on WWHO-TV (the CW), Channel 53, munities, no matter how strongly committed the group 20, so that through belief in Jesus as the Christ, the Son Columbus. and 10:30 a.m. on WHIZ-TV, Chan- members might be to any cause, including to Christ. of God, we “may have life in his name.” Why John 21 nel 18, Zanesville. Check local cable system Yet the ideal of communal life is presented here, as was added is a matter for speculation. for cable channel listing. Luke shows how things should be in an ideal situation. Father Hummer, pastor of Chillicothe St. Mass from Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, Noteworthy are the four elements which bind the Mary Church, may be reached at hummerl@ Birmingham, Ala., at 8 a.m. on EWTN (Time community: 1) the teaching of the apostles; 2) commu- stmarychillicothe.com. Warner Channel 385, Insight Channel 382, or WOW Channel 378). (Encores at noon, 7 p.m., and midnight). St. Bernadette student honored Mass from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee at for fire safety poster 6:30 a.m. on ION TV (AT&T U-verse Channel 195, Dish Network Channel 250, Lancaster St. Bernadette School second-grader or DirecTV Channel 305). Ethan O’Rielley is one of six Ohio students DAILY MASS in kindergarten through third grade whose 8 a.m., Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in posters received top honors in the state’s an- Birmingham, Ala. (Encores at noon, 7 p.m. and nual fire safety poster contest. Ethan is shown midnight). See EWTN above; and on I-Lifetv with (from left) Lancaster firefighter Shawn (Channel 113 in Ada, Logan, Millersburg, Mur- Klaameyer, Josh Amspaugh of the state fire ray City and Washington C.H.; Channel 125 in marshal’s office, and Lancaster firefighters Ben Marion, Newark, Newcomerstown and New Burke and George Banjoff. His poster, with the Philadelphia; and Channel 207 in Zanesville); message “Don’t Hide! Go Outside!” will be on 8 p.m., St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Columbus, display at the annual state fire expo, in the and at www.stgabrielradio.com. fire marshal’s office lobby, and posted on the We pray Week II, Seasonal Proper Lancaster Fire Department’s Facebook page. of the Liturgy of the Hours Photo courtesy St. Bernadette School April 23, 2017 Catholic Times 15 Celebrating the Easter Season and Keeping Our Compass Nearby Imagine departing an airplane and landing in a na- family. He said he learned a great deal from his up- tion where you never have been and don’t speak the bringing in a military family. His father was a young language. You have no idea of where you are and what THE TIDE IS TURNING officer at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack in you are to do. You are at the mercy of your surround- 1941 and was the admiral in charge during the Gulf ings. This may sound like some strange science fiction TOWARD CATHOLICISM of Tonkin incident, which accelerated United States thriller, but, in all honesty, it is the story of our lives. David Hartline involvement in the Vietnam War. When we are born, it (hopefully) is into a loving, faith- Yet when the Doors became successful, Morrison filled family. If this is the case, our journey in life be- had very few good things to say about his family. comes a lot easier. If it is not, we need the help of others fully make it to Easter. With success, his behavior became so hedonistic and to guide us to the light of God’s love and truth. Many people might tell us that we don’t have to be narcissistic that he often would leave the group for Lent and Easter provide a perfect analogy of finding involved in service and sacrifice. They would say we months and travel to places like Paris, where he died our way through life by relying on the lessons learned should live like the ancient Epicureans of Greece, in 1971 at the all-too-young age of 27. With all he in these two critical parts of the Church year. We be- whose motto was “Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomor- had, why did he throw it away and abandon so many gin each year basking in the joy of the Christmas sea- row we shall die.” But as with the Epicureans of old, who loved and cared for him? son. Then comes the cold and dark of winter, with people who follow this rule today aren’t exactly the Lee Strobel took a different path. He was a prizewin- Lent reminding us that we must engage in service and happy-go-lucky types they would like us to believe. ning journalist who tried to disprove his wife’s Chris- sacrifice for ourselves and others if we are to success- No one who achieves any meaningful success gets tianity, and religion in general, through a logical se- there without hard work and preparation, no matter quence of deduction. When he concluded that he was how many people to tell us otherwise. Look at any wrong, he changed his self-destructive behavior and successful business, sports team, or theatrical or film became a faithful Christian, teaching theology and en- company. gaging in lively debates with atheists. His famous book The Lenten and Easter seasons are so important be- The Case for Christ is being turned into a movie. cause they are our compass, GPS, or road map for What caused both men to choose such different paths? success. 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Joseph D. Karam Funeral Mass for Joseph D. Karam, He was one of the earliest investors 88, who died Friday, April 14, was in the Wendy’s restaurant chain found- held Thursday, April 20 at Columbus ed in Columbus by Dave Thomas, and St. Andrew Church. Burial was at St. retired from active law practice to Joseph Cemetery, Columbus. serve as chairman of Cedar Enterpris- He was born June 26, 1928, in Wash- es, Inc., a Wendy’s franchise operation ington, Pennsylvania, to the late Elias with units in seven metropolitan areas and Tarooze (Khoury) Karam. in the United States and Canada. He graduated from Columbus Holy He was a leader in the Maronite Cath- Rosary High School in 1946 and re- olic community of Columbus and was ceived a bachelor of arts degree in a longtime board member of St. Jude 1955 and a juris doctor degree in 1957 Children’s Research Hospital in Mem- from The Ohio State University. phis, Tennessee, with which he was He served in the Army from 1950 to associated for 60 years. He also was 1952, receiving the Silver Star and the one of the founders of the Lebanese- Bronze Star for valor for his actions in Syrian-American Club of Columbus. the Korean War, Survivors include his wife of 61 He practiced law for 25 years, serv- years, Louise (George); sons, David ing as an assistant state attorney gen- (Lisa) and James (JoAnn); daughters, eral from 1960 to 1964, and was ap- Lisa (William) Khourie and Suzanne pointed by Gov. John Gilligan to the (Robert) Meyers; sister, Florence Bak- Ohio Board of Psychology, serving on er; 14 grandchildren; and three great- the board from 1970 to 1974. grandchildren. April 23, 2017 Catholic Times 17 H A P P E N I N G S

Frassati Society Meeting at Columbus St. Patrick 23, SUNDAY night and Saturday), Hartford Fairgrounds, 14028 CLASSIFIED 7 p.m., Aquinas Hall, St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Divine Mercy Sunday events at parishes throughout the Fairgrounds Road, Croton. Three Bags Full consign- Ave., Columbus. Meeting of parish’s Frassati Society for diocese are listed on Page 11, ment sale of children’s items. Unsold and unclaimed young adults. “Let’s Get Personal,” a talk on how to have St. Catherine of Bologna Secular items are donated to Catholic and pro-life charities. Greater Columbus Irish a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit, with Father 2 to 4:30 p.m., St. Church, 386 Buttles 614-561-5300 Cultural Foundation Jerome Zeiler, OP. 614-224-9522 Ave., Columbus. Meet in church for prayer, followed by 27, THURSDAY Pasta Dinner Fundraiser Abortion Recovery Network Group general meeting, ongoing formation, and fellowship. Visi- Bethesda Healing Ministry Dinner Sunday, April 23, 2017 from 1 -6 pm 7 to 8 p.m., Gateway Center, 2670 N. Columbus St., Lancast- tors welcome. 614-895-7792 5 to 8:30 p.m., St. Agatha Church, 1860 Northam Road, At the Shamrock Club of Columbus, er. Abortion recovery network group meeting for anyone Prayer Group Meeting at Christ the King Columbus. Annual fundraising dinner sponsored by 60 West Castle Rd., Columbus, OH interested in recovering from abortion or who has been 5 to 7 p.m., Christ the King Church, 2777 E. Livingston Ave., Bethesda Post-Abortion Healing Ministry. Begins with Tickets are $12 at the door; through a recovery program and wants to stay connected. Columbus (enter at daily Mass entrance). Weekly parish Mass with celebrant and homilist Father Martin Martiny, $5 for seniors & kids under 12, Entire family -$30 614-721-2100 prayer group meets for praise, worship, ministry, and OP, followed by dinner with Father William Hahn as key- Holy Hour of Reparation at Columbus Sacred Heart Supports GCICF’s mission to advance awareness teaching. 614-861-1242 note speaker and Patrick Madrid as master of ceremonies. 7 to 8 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 893 Hamlet St., Co- Bishop Watterson Men’s Night with Urban Meyer $40 per person. 614-309-7958 of the rich tapestry of Irish art, literature, lumbus. Eucharistic Holy Hour following Holy Hour of history and traditions in Central Ohio. 5:15 p.m., Nugent Hall, St. Andrew Church, 1899 McCoy Hesburgh Lecture on ‘The Princess Culture’ Reparation prayer format, concluding with Benediction Road, Columbus. Columbus Bishop Watterson High 6 p.m., Cristo Rey High School, 400 E. Town St., Columbus. and social period. 614-372-5249 School’s annual Men’s Night benefiting Msgr. Kenneth Notre Dame Club of Columbus and Central Ohio’s annual AL ROEHRENBECK Grimes scholarship fund, with Ohio State football coach Hesburgh lecture. Topic: “The Princess Culture,” with Dr. Lawn Cutting, 20-22, THURSDAY-SATURDAY Urban Meyer as guest speaker. Tickets $150. 614-268-8671 Susan Ohmer, associate professor of film, television, and Plants & Bushes Bishop Hartley Presents ‘David and Lisa’ Spanish Mass at Columbus St. Peter theater at the University of Notre Dame. 614-766-5948 7:30 p.m., Van Fleet Theater, Columbus Performing Arts 7 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, Colum- Cenacle at Holy Name Ornamentals Center, 549 Franklin Ave., Columbus. Columbus Bishop ZIP CODES: 43209, 27, 32 bus. Mass in Spanish. 706-761-4054 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., Colum- Hartley High School theater department presents “David Apostolic Nuncio Speaks at Josephinum bus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with prayers in CALL (614) 783-9649 and Lisa.” Tickets $8. 614-237-5421 7 p.m., Jessing Center, Pontifical College Josephinum, 7625 the Cenacle format of the Marian Movement of Priests. N. High St., Columbus. Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Frassati Society Meeting at Columbus St. Patrick 20-23, THURSDAY-SUNDAY Vatican apostolic nuncio to the United States, delivers 7 p.m., Aquinas Hall, St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., APRIL Divine Mercy Novena at Blessed Sacrament college’s annual Cardinal Pio Laghi lecture. Topic: “The Columbus. Meeting of parish’s Frassati Society for young 3 p.m. April 20-22, Blessed Sacrament Church, 394 E. Priest the Church Needs Today.” 614-985-2274 adults. “Christ in the City” program with Adoration of the Main St., Newark. Novena of Divine Mercy, concluding Blessed Sacrament, confessions, Taize chant, and night 20, THURSDAY on April 23 with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 23-26, SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY prayer, followed by refreshments at a local pub. Cenacle at Holy Name from end of 10:30 a.m. Mass until 3 p.m., when chaplet Parish Mission at Millersburg St. Peter 614-224-9522 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., Colum- will be recited, followed by Benediction. Sacrament of 7 p.m., St. Peter Church, 379 S. Crawford St., Millersburg. 27-29, THURSDAY-SATURDAY bus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with prayers in Reconciliation will be available from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Parish mission with papal missionary of mercy Father Bishop Ready Recycling Drive the Cenacle format of the Marian Movement of Priests. 740-345-4290 Thomas Blau, OP. Theme: “The Christian Life.” Father Blau 7:30 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet Recital at Chillicothe St. Peter also will celebrate Mass at 9 a.m. Monday and Tuesday, to 2 p.m. Saturday, Bishop Ready High School, 707 Salis- 3 p.m. April 20-22, St. Peter Church, 118 Church St., Chilli- and there will be question-and-answer sessions at noon bury Road, Columbus. Collection of electronic items for cothe. Daily recital of Chaplet of Divine Mercy, conclud- Monday through Wednesday, with Reconciliation follow- recycling, to benefit school boys vasketball team. $10 fee ing on April 23 with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament All fund-raising events (festivals, ing the talks each evening. 330-674-1671 per delivery and additional $10 for each computer or TV bazaars, spaghetti dinners, fish fries, from end of 11:30 a.m. Mass until singing of Chaplet and tube monitor. 614-276-5263, extension 231 Benediction at 3 p.m. Confessions heard from 3:30 to 4:30 bake sales, pizza/sub sales, candy sales, 24, MONDAY Ohio Dominican Presents ‘High School Musical’ p.m. April 22. 740-774-1407 etc.) will be placed in the “Fund-Raising Bethesda Post-Abortion Healing Ministry 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, Matesich Theater, Guide.” 21-22, FRIDAY-SATURDAY 6:30 p.m., support group meeting, 2744 Dover Road, Co- Erskine Hall, Ohio Dominican University, 1216 Sunbury An entry into the Guide will be $18.50 Ohio Dominican Presents ‘High School Musical’ lumbus (Christ the King , first building west of Road, Columbus. ODU Panther Players present “High School Musical.” Tickets $8; free for children younger for the first six lines, and $2.65 for each 7 p.m., Matesich Theater, Erskine Hall, Ohio Dominican the church). 614-718-0277, 614-309-2651, 614-309-0157 Our Lady of Peace Men’s Bible Study than five and ODU students with ID. additional line. University, 1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus. ODU Panther 7 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Church, 20 E. Dominion Blvd., For more information, Players present “High School Musical.” Tickets $8; free for children younger than five and ODU students with ID. Columbus. Bible study of Sunday Scripture readings. 27-30, THURSDAY-SUNDAY call David Garick at 614-224-5195. St. Charles Presents ‘Zombie Prom’ 21-23, FRIDAY-SUNDAY 25, TUESDAY 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, St. Charles Pre- Bishop Watterson Presents ‘Joseph and the Dreamcoat’ Prayer Group at St. John the Baptist paratory School, 2010 E. Broad St., Columbus. School’s 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Bishop Watter- 12:30 p.m., St. John the Baptist Church, 168 E. Lincoln Ave., drama department presents “Zombie Prom.” Tickets $10 Columbus. Padre Pio Prayer Group meeting, including ro- adults, $5 students. ‘Happenings’ submissions son High School, 99 E. Cooke Road, Columbus. School’s 614-292-6714 production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor sary, devotions, and 1 p.m. Mass. 614-294-5319 Notices for items of Catholic interest must Dreamcoat.” Tickets $10 adults, $5 students/children. Young Professionals Program on St. Lawrence Haven 28-29, FRIDAY-SATURDAY be received at least 12 days before expected 614-268-8671 6:30 p.m., St. Vincent Family Center, 1490 E. Main St., Co- Bishop Watterson Presents ‘Joseph and the Dreamcoat’ publication date. We will print them as 22, SATURDAY lumbus. Catholic Foundation’s Young Professionals Group 7 p.m., Bishop Watterson High School, 99 E. space permits. Scouting International Awareness Program hears from Heather Swiger of the diocesan St. Vincent Cooke Road, Columbus. School’s production of Items not received before this deadline may 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (8:30 to 11 a.m. for grades one to de Paul Society about the society’s St. Lawrence Haven, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream- not be published. five), Holy Resurrection Melkite Catholic Church, 4611 which feeds the homeless and the hungry. Fee $5. Fol- coat.” Tickets $10 adults, $5 students/children. Listings cannot be taken by phone. Glenmawr Ave., Columbus. Annual international aware- lowed by networking at 16-Bit Bar and Arcade, 254 S. 4th 614-268-8671 Mail to Catholic Times Happenings, ness program sponsored by diocesan Catholic Commit- St. 614-443-8893 28-30, FRIDAY-SUNDAY 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH 43215 tee on Scouting for all diocesan youths and adults. Bishop Ready Presents ‘Alice in Wonderland’ 614-882-7806 Fax to 614-241-2518 26-29, WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Bishop Ready High Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City E-mail as text to Three Bags Full Consignment Sale School, 707 Salisbury Road, Columbus. School’s produc- 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., Plain City. [email protected] 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, tion of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed by rosary and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to Tickets $10 adults, $9 65 and older, $8 students. confession. 3 p.m. Saturday (selected items half-price Friday 614-276-5263 18 Catholic Times April 23, 2017

Zombie Prom The drama department of Columbus parents disapprove. Boy dies at a nu- St. Charles Preparatory School, 2010 E. -power plant but returns as a zom- Broad St., will present its spring musi- bie -- just in time to take girl to the big cal production, Zombie Prom, at 8 p.m. dance. Zombie Prom is a musical with Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, April an unlikely happy ending: Girl gets sweetheart, Toffee, hurls himself into Featured in the Columbus St. Charles 27, 28, and 29 and 3 p.m. Sunday, April ghoul. With elements of camp and the the local nuclear reactor. When Jonny Preparatory School production of “Zom- 30 in the campus theater. Adult tickets macabre, Zombie Prom makes fun of reappears as a nuclear zombie, the ty- bie Prom” are (from left): standing, are $10 each and student tickets are $5. itself -- like Grease meets Little Shop rannical principal, Miss Strict, threat- Rayquon Brown, Nathan Kuhr, Matthew Reservations may be placed by call- of Horrors. ens to cancel the prom rather than let Turek, Camron Alten-Dunkle, Natalie Bel- ing the St. Charles main office at (614) The story is set in the 1950s. It’s just him back into the school. This tragic ford, Avery Valenta, Caroline Golonka, 252-6714 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon- another day for the students at En- tale of terror and energetic celebration and Jaz Nappier; center, Campbell Smith day through Friday. rico Fermi High until Jonny Warner, of song and dance will have you sing- and Claire Ferguson. Boy meets girl. Girl loves boy, but distraught after being rejected by his ing and enjoying family-friendly fun. Photo courtesy St. Charles Preparatory School

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Alice in Wonderland Don’t be late for this very important Columbus Bishop Watterson High date. The Columbus Bishop Ready School, 99 E. Cooke Road, presents High School theater department Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor presents Lewis Carroll’s delight- Dreamcoat at 7 p.m. Friday and Sat- ful adventure Alice in Wonderland. urday, April 21 and 22 and 28 and 29, The beloved children’s story will and 2 p.m. Sunday. April 23. have a cost of 27 Ready students in- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor cluding Mary Beth Mogan as Alice, Dreamcoat is a musical retelling of Dominic Tokar as the White Rabbit, the biblical story of Joseph and his 11 Olivia Rowe as the Duchess, Har- brothers, their father, Jacob, and Jo- rison VanTilburg as the Mad Hatter, seph’s coat of many colors, as told in Andrew Pindell as the March Hare, the book of Genesis. The musical fol- Caitlyn Kelley as the White Queen, lows Joseph from his sale into slavery Marie Pece as the Red Queen, and to his time in jail, when he discovers Julianne Pece and John Pyles as his ability to interpret dreams, then to Tweedledum and Tweedledee. being the pharaoh’s right-hand man and finally to reunion with his family. Join Alice and her fellow adven- Encompassing a variety of musical styles from country hoedown to calypso, turers as they go down the rabbit this high-energy Andrew Llloyd Weber musical follows Joseph from his low- hole and attend a mad tea party in est point to his highest. the Bishop Ready little theater at Watterson senior Harry Cencer will be playing Joseph and senior Al Erney 707 Salisbury Road at 7 p.m. Fri- will be Jacob. The brothers are senior Nolan Kelly as Reuben, senior Luke day, April 28, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 29 and 30. (The Sunday Dorrian as Simeon, senior Joe Heutel as Judah, junior Elizabeth Rieser as matinee is new this year to accommodate the anticipated younger audience.) Levi, sophomore Zoe Lamaze as Naphtali, junior Joey Decaminada as Is- Tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for those 65 and older, and $8 for students. Alice in sachar, junior Josh Cho as Asher, senior Jacob Erney as Dan, junior Zach Wonderland is family-friendly entertainment suitable for ages from preschool to Uhazy as Zebulon, senior Sam Palazzo as Gad, and junior Noah Weaver as great-grandmother. For more information, call (614) 276-5263. Benjamin. Jacob Erney also will play the pharaoh, while senior Marty McK- The cast in rehearsal for Columbus Bishop Ready High School’s production of “Alice ew will play Potiphar and senior Margaret O’Brien will be Mrs. Potiphar. in Wonderland” includes (from left) Marie Pece, Dominic Tokar, Harrison VanTilburg, Sophomore Bridget Noonan will narrate. Mary Beth Mogan, Abigail Wuichner, and Caitlyn Kelley. Photo/Bishop Ready High School April 23, 2017 Catholic Times 19

CHRISM MASS 2017

Photos, clockwise: (1) Bishop Frederick Campbell blesses the holy oils to be used in the diocese throughout the coming year at the annual at St. Joseph Cathedral on Tuesday, April 11. Also pictured in the foreground are (from left) Deacon Dan Hann, seminar- ian Stevan Loy, and Deacons Christopher Reis and Thomas Berg Jr. (2) Urns holding (from left) the Oil of the , the Oil of Chrism, and the Oil of the Catechumens.

(3) Volunteers, including (from left) Aaron Thornton, Sherri Dembinski, and Eric Frissora pour the consecrated oils into vessels brought to the Mass by priests from throughout the diocese for use in their parishes in the coming year. As the oils are blessed, we recall that we share in the anointing, healing, and ministry that flow from these oils as they are used in the sacraments of faith. The oils signify the charisms of the Church for healing (Oil of the Sick), consecration (Chrism), and faith building (Oil of the Catechumens). (4) The priests reaffirm their com- mitment to serve God, the bishop as shepherd of the diocese, and the people of the diocese. CT photos by Ken Snow 20 Catholic Times April 23, 2017

bishop frederick f. campbell and the members of the thomas more society of columbus invite you to st. joseph cathedral for

THE REDMASS wednesday, may 3, 2017 5:15 p.m.

we pray to invoke the holy spirit in matters of law and justice

bishop frederick f. campbell celebrant & homilist

reception follows in the cathedral undercroft