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MISSIONARIES OFFER COMFORT TO A HURTING WORLD 2 Catholic Times October 15, 2017 The government’s new religious The Editor’s Notebook freedom guidance: What does it mean? Letters from the Missions By Michelle Bauman ing eroded, especially as the By David Garick, Editor Catholic News Agency phrase “freedom of worship” All eyes were on the Depart- often replaced “freedom of reli- I’ve never been good about writing sionaries feeding ment of Health and Human Ser- gion” in the Obama administra- letters. You would think that someone children in Ugan- vices on Oct. 6 as the Trump ad- tion. who makes a living as a writer would da; from the Sis- ministration announced a major The document goes on to state have no problem sending letters to fam- ters of Charity of broadening of exemptions to the that religious liberty extends ily and friends. But I’m just not good Nazareth, with federal contraception mandate, not only to persons, but also to about doing it. I guess I never feel like I religious sisters working right here in prompting cheers from religious organizations, and that religious have anything to say. Why should any- Ohio as well as in Asia, Africa, and freedom proponents nationwide. freedom is not surrendered when one care about the things going on in Central America; from the Conven- Less noticed was another criti- an individual participates in the my life? It makes me self-conscious. tual Franciscan Friars who serve at the cal development in the U.S. marketplace or interacts with government – two key points ar- You regular readers out there may be National Shrine and Basilica of Our religious liberty landscape: At- Lady of Consolation in Carey, but also torney General Jeff Sessions gued in the HHS mandate debate inclined to point out that I manage to over the last six years. come up with 500 words every week do amazing work in many third-world issued government-wide legal guidance outlining 20 principles This second point – that indi- to fill this column. That’s true. How- locations, including Zambia; from the of religious liberty that the De- viduals do not have to remove ever, I guess that comes easily to me Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, who provide education partment of Justice says should themselves from civil society in because every week, I am inspired by govern all administrative agen- order to retain their right to reli- the wonderful stories we have found to poor children in India; and from many other missions that are bring- cies and executive departments gious freedom – could also have about how Catholics in Ohio are living in their work. implications in several high-pro- out their faith. It’s easy to write about ing a wide range of help and faith to Sessions had been instructed file lawsuits, largely revolving other people. struggling people in third- world na- tions and people in poverty right here to “issue guidance interpreting around the freedom of service That’s the case this week, too. In fact, in America. religious liberty protections in providers such as florists, cake this week we have some letters to share bakers, and photographers to We may not be in a position to physi- federal law” by an executive or- with you. These letters come from our decline serving same-sex wed- cally work in distant missions. For der signed by President Trump missionaries. Most folks are not aware in May. dings, based on their religious those who could, this month’s sto- beliefs about marriage. that the Diocese of Columbus has its ries should provoke us to look hard at The 25-page document re- own group of missionaries who are whether we are being called to follow leased by the attorney general Six of the 20 religious liberty representing us in spreading the word in these missionaries’ footsteps, either will please many religious lib- principles in Sessions’ docu- of God across the world. Our missions as a temporary pilgrimage or as a per- erty advocates. Its bold language ment are dedicated to the Reli- director is Leandro Tapay. Please read manent vocation. For the rest of us, highlights the crucial role of reli- gious Freedom Restoration Act, known as RFRA. his column on Page 3 for an overview these stories should motivate us to get gious freedom in American life. and a list of our diocesan missionaries. involved in support of the work of our It could also have an impact on Enacted in 1993, RFRA is one Hang onto that list and pray for all of missionaries. They need our financial pending legal disputes across the of the primary legislative pil- them. They are doing amazing things. support, and they need our prayers and country. lars upon which religious free- Then, beginning on Page 10, you our encouragement as they face enor- Early in the memo, the guid- dom arguments have rested in will read about some of the wonderful mous challenges in bringing food, shel- ance asserts, “Religious liberty the last two decades. It says that things that our local missionaries and ter, education, and, most importantly, is not merely a right to personal the federal government may not substantially burden the free ex- other missions we support are accom- the Gospel message to people seeking religious beliefs or even to wor- ercise of religion, unless there is plishing in outposts around the world. a light in a world filled with darkness ship in a sacred place. It also en- a compelling state interest in do- The letters come from dedicated Pas- compasses religious observance and despair. That is the calling these ing so and it is carried out in the sionists proclaiming the faith in com- missionaries have accepted from God and practice.” Religious freedom proponents have argued for this least-restrictive manner possible. munist Vietnam; from Comboni mis- … but it is our mission, too. definition avidly in recent years amid fears that the idea was be- See MANDATE, Page 4

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They World Mission Sunday 2017 In churches and chapels around the were very parochial. world, the holy Eucharist will be cel- In 1926, American Catholic leaders Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, ebrated and prayers will be said for the decided upon a way to combat this nar- On Sunday, Oct. 22, we join with Catholic worldwide mission of the Church. rower view of the faith by designating communities from around the world to cel- The event is organized by the Society the second-to-last Sunday in October ebrate World Mission Sunday, a Eucharistic every year as World Mission Sunday. for the Propagation of the Faith, one of celebration for all the missions of the world. the Vatican’s pontifical mission societ- Every parish was asked to have a Organized by the Society for the Propaga- ies overseen by the Congregation for special Mass and collection for the tion of the Faith, it offers each of us the op- missions, with the money going to the Evangelization of Peoples. portunity to demonstrate our solidarity in the Society for the Propagation of the The society is the Church’s central support of missions and the missionaries Faith. Efforts were made to educate the agency for encouraging prayer for the who serve them. missions and gathering support for the people through homilies and literature pastoral needs of more than 1,150 mis- to let them know what mission work is The proceeds of the special collection sion dioceses around the world. all about. taken will be distributed – in the pope’s name – among the mis- sions and missionaries worldwide. Our donations help fund mis- The society does not deal in invest- In the 1960s, the Second Vatican sionary activities such as catechetical programs; seminaries; the ments and has no permanent fund. Ev- Council – echoing the missionary man- work of religious communities; communication and transfor- ery year at the end of January, its general date in the words of Matthew 28:18 – emphasized that the Church is mission- fund is emptied, with the money distrib- mation needs; and the construction of much needed chapels, ary by nature and that every baptized uted among the world’s missions. churches, orphanages, and schools. Catholic should be involved in its mis- The needs of our missions grow every day. With the creation of Most of us are not called to work sionary work. directly in mission fields. But neither new dioceses in third-world countries, vocations to the priest- World Mission Sunday gathers us were Venerable Pauline Jaricot or St. hood and religious life are increasing, thereby increasing the around the person of Jesus, the first need for new seminaries and houses of formation. In some areas Therese of Lisieux, whom the Church and the greatest missionary, who con- where the Church was once persecuted or suppressed, it is now honors as co-patrons of the missions, tinues to send us forth to proclaim the welcomed, increasing the need for chapels and churches. The along with St. Francis Xavier. Gospel of the love of God the Father in Pauline and Therese did not go the the power of the Holy Spirit (Evangelii involvement and commitment of us all is needed to foster and missions themselves, but their prayers Nuntiandi). support this important work. and support were essential to allow World Mission Sunday invites us to Let us unite with Catholics across the globe to pray and offer mission work to go on. reflect anew on the mission at the heart sacrifices and gifts for the missionary work of the Church. Most Our prayers and donations to the mis- of the Christian faith. grateful to you for your continuing generosity and support, I re- sions are joined to the sacrifices of mis- The Church is missionary by nature; main, sionaries everywhere to fulfill Jesus’ otherwise, she no longer would be the Sincerely yours in Christ, call to His followers: “Go and teach all Church of Christ, but one group among nations …” (Matthew 28:19-20). Most Rev. Frederick F. Campbell, DD, PhD many others that soon ends up serv- Bishop of Columbus It is hard to imagine the United States ing its own purposes and then passing as a “mission territory.” That was what away (Pope Francis). it was in the 1800s, when Pauline Ja- Let us be always mindful that God is ricot started gathering small groups in a God of mission. God wills mission. spirit of Christ is the spirit of the mis- Please be generous when the her father’s mill in Lyon, France, to of- God commands mission. God made sions. The closer we get to Him, the collection is taken on World Mission fer daily prayers and sacrificial giving mission possible through His Son. The more intensely missionary we become. Sunday. of a penny a week – a great amount at that time – to support missionary work in North America and China. Her efforts steadily grew to become DIOCESE HAS EIGHT MEN AND WOMEN SERVING AS MISSIONARIES the Society for the Propagation of The Diocese of Columbus has eight New Guinea. Brother David Henley, serving at Glen- the Faith, which continues to edu- people serving as missionaries around mary’s Cincinnati headquarters. cate people on the global mission of Father Robert Schmidt, SJ, of the Jesuit the world. Four are in foreign missions order, serving in India. Father Robert Goodyear, ST, of the Mis- the Church and asks for prayers and and four serve in the United States. sionary Servants of the Holy Trinity, serv- financial support for the missions Sister Rebecca Spires, SNDdeN, a Sis- They are: ing Native Americans and based in Phila- around the world. ter of Notre Dame de Namur, serving in delphia, Mississippi. A century later, in the early 1920s, the Sister Beverly Hoffman, SCN, a Sister Brazil. Sister Maria Giovanni Paolo Orsini, United States was no longer a primary of Charity of Nazareth, serving in Belize. Father David Glockner, with the SOLT, of the Society of Our Lady of the focus of missionary efforts. But there Brother Raymond Ronan, OFM Cap, a Glenmary Home Missions, serving in Most Holy Trinity, serving in the Diocese was concern that Catholics in the United Capauchin Franciscan, serving in Papua Charleston, West Virginia. of Pueblo, Colorado. States lacked the understanding of the Church’s global outreach and the work 4 Catholic Times October 15, 2017 St. Catharine to host Mass for people MANDATE, continued from Page 2 RFRA applies only to the fed- from the government. with special needs eral government, although in recent Finally, the document released by Columbus St. Catharine Church, 500 participants in the Washington Mass years, similar laws have increasingly Sessions says that religious orga- S. Gould Road, in partnership with its are asked to wear white to symbolize been proposed or passed in state leg- nizations must have equal footing SPICE (Special People in Catholic Ed- the bonds of community we all share islatures. in applying for federal aid or grant ucation) ministry, will host a Mass of through the Sacrament of Baptism and The guidance also confirms that programs – they may not be de- Inclusion for people with special needs to celebrate the gifts of people with government cannot interfere with the nied participation in these programs on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 11 a.m., followed special needs.” autonomy of religious organizations. when the money is going toward by a reception. The St. Catharine SPICE program This idea was reinforced by the Su- activities that are not explicitly reli- This Mass will honor the unique gifts recognizes that each child in the preme Court in Hosanna-Tabor v. gious in nature. of those with physical and cognitive parish is a unique individual with EEOC – a rare unanimous ruling in The broad effect of the guidance disabilities, as well as their caretakers. different learning needs that provide 2012 in which the court upheld the will continue to unfold in the com- To encourage an inclusive, welcoming diversity in the classroom environ- “ministerial exception” that allows ing months. Challenges to it will un- environment, there will be American ment. It supports serving the educa- religious organizations to hire and doubtedly arise as well. The ultimate Sign Language interpretation, wheel- tional needs of all children. Work- fire ministers without rferenceinte outcome remains to be seen. chair accessibility, and low-gluten Eu- ing together with the support of the charist available for those with dietary SPICE program, the parish commu- restrictions. nity, pastor, administration, teachers, Compliments of Additionally, the parish hopes the and parents can help provide un- key roles of the Mass can be served derstanding, information, creativity, DEE PRINTING, INC. by individuals with special needs. and willingness to address special 49994999 Transamerica Transamerica Drive Drive If there are individuals with special educational needs. Columbus, Ohio 43228 needs currently serving your parish as The SPICE program was established Columbus, Ohio 43228 an altar server, Eucharistic minister, at St. Catharine in 1999 and has spread 777-8700 lector, or cantor, contact Marin San- to other parishes and other dioceses. torsola at [email protected] or It is meant to provide financial assis- the Murnane Family (614) 517-5941. tance for classroom aides, specialized “The idea for this Mass came from a therapists, teacher and staff continuing Specializing in Catholic Church Sunday bulletins and similar Mass the Archdiocese of Wash- education, classroom support material, Serving Columbus Diocese and others since 1974 ington has each November at its cathe- software, and other programs that sup- dral,” Santorsola said. “It’s taken place port the diversity of learning. It is not there every year since 2010. There, involved with setting curriculum or it’s known as the White Mass. All policies. 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Broad St. Dominic Prunte, HR Director at 614.451.5900 614.221.6665 [email protected] October 15, 2017 Catholic Times 5 Merit program honors five Hartley students Columbus Bishop Hartley High School senior Claire the finalists will earn a National Merit Scholarship. Eschmeyer has been chosen as a semifinalist by the About 1.6 million juniors in more than 22,000 high National Merit Scholarship Program. Hartley senior schools entered the 2018 National Merit Scholar- Carla Pena has been honored as a national Hispan- ship Program by taking the 2015 Preliminary SAT/ ic scholar by the program, and seniors Anna Nash, National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The Chase Rawlins, and Madison Weldon have been se- semifinalists represent less than one percent of U.S. lected as commended students. high school seniors and include the highest scoring Semifinalists continue for about 7,500 National Merit entrants in each state. Scholarships, worth more than $32 million. Approxi- About 34,000 commended students throughout the mately 90 percent of the semifinalists are expected nation are being recognized for their exceptional aca- to attain finalist standing, and approximately half of demic promise. Commended students placed among the top five percent of those taking the qualifying test. Columbus Bishop Hartley High School students recog- nized by the National Merit Scholarship Program are (from left): Claire Eschmeyer, Madison Weldon, Chase Rawlins, Carla Pena, and Anna Nash. Eschmeyer has been selected as a semifinalist, Pena is a national His- commended students. panic scholar, and the others have been recognized as Photo courtesy Bishop Hartley High School SHERIDAN FUNERAL HOME Six Watterson students receive merit scholarship honors 740-653-4633 Six Columbus Bishop Wat- 222 S. 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I am surprised by think of what Elizabeth I am not really sure what le- Qthe number of people said at Mary’s visitation; in gal convictions he has had, who regularly leave church shocked surprise, Elizabeth I believe that he has been immediately after receiving asked her cousin, “And how arrested for rape, disorderly the Eucharist. In the diary does this happen to me, conduct, abduction, feloni- of St. Faustina, Jesus says that the mother of my Lord ous assault, menacing, in- timidation and more -- for North Columbus Serra youth luncheon how sad he is that people should come to me?” Even About 200 people attended the annual luncheon for eighth-grade treat him as a dead object more, each of us should be things that he has done from 15 years ago until the pres- and high-school boys presented by the Serra Club of North Co- and busy themselves with struck with awe that God lumbus at the Jessing Center on the Pontifical College Josephi- other things. himself in the person of Je- ent day. My moral compass is tell- num campus. Father Dan Dury, pastor of Columbus St. Catharine It is distracting and disrup- sus has deemed us worthy Church, was the featured speaker. of a visit. ing me that it is my duty to tive of my own personal He is pictured with (from left) Rosemary Finneran, club presi- prayer when I see these In Inaestimabile Donum, do more than I have done; am I right in this convic- dent; Frank Hartge, treasurer; Bill Messerly, past president; and people head directly to the his 1980 instruction on the Lou Schwartz, who with his wife, Jan, were co-chairs of the event. exits. This is the closest and Eucharist, St. John Paul II tion, or should I drop the Father Dury invited the boys to consider seriously what God is most holy time we have to reminded us that we should issue? (City of origin with- calling them to do with their lives. He said that if they take the spend with the Lord. Am I not “omit to make a proper held) time to discern their true vocation, they will find happiness. He being overly sensitive about thanksgiving after Commu- also said at least one of them is being called to the priesthood. the actions of others? (Lou- nion” -- perhaps with some . I believe that you isville, Kentucky) moments of silence “or also Ahave done all that you He talked of the struggles of St. John Vianney on his journey after the celebration, if pos- needed to do by putting the to priesthood, shared his own vocation discernment experience, and inspired listeners with the story of Blessed Stanley Rother, . St. Philip Neri, the sible, by staying behind to school on notice. Certainly, pray for a suitable time.” the principal is as concerned an Oklahoma priest who was martyred for the faith in Guatemala Asaintly parish priest in and recently was beatified. Father Dury spoke of the blessings that 16th-century Italy, once no- for the students’ welfare as you are and would take come to priests through their work for God, citing instances such ticed that a member of his . Is there anything that as his being able to baptize his dying grandfather and his giving congregation would regu- can be done at a local all necessary precautions Q to keep the children out of absolution to a homeless person in Denver who lay in the road larly leave Mass immedi- Catholic school about the after being hit by a car. ately after receiving Com- parent of a student who has of harm’s way. And if the The Serra Club of North Columbus began the luncheon for boys munion, and he decided that a violent and criminal back- man’s arrest record is as in 2000 and started a similar event for girls two years later. The the man needed to be taught ground? My own child was extensive as you describe, date for that luncheon will be announced soon. a lesson. just beginning her Catholic I would think that the other Photo courtesy Serra Club of North Columbus So the following Sunday, school education when I school parents have surely St. Philip assigned two crossed paths with this dan- been forewarned. Mass servers to accompany gerous individual. To be honest, that this in- St. Pius X Girl Scouts attend the man with lighted can- Knowing his history, I in- dividual is not a registered dles out of the church and formed the school princi- sex offender and that you national convention down the street. The man, pal. I was assured that this are not certain about any Melanie Magin, a freshman at Columbus Bishop Hartley High of course, returned demand- man would not be allowed convictions causes me to School, and Rayna Rodenkirchen, a seventh-grader at Reynolds- ing an explanation, which to assist in any of the school wonder whether your con- burg St. Pius X School, both members of St. Pius X Church, were gave St. Philip a chance to children’s activities, but that cerns may be founded in selected as two of 150 Girl Scouts from across Ohio to participate explain the importance of his children were welcome part on rumor and hearsay. in the 2017 Girl Scout National Convention earlier this month in taking time to thank God to remain as students at the But you were right to share Columbus. This event gave Girl Scouts a firsthand experience for the gift of the Eucharist. school. While I understand your apprehensions with with civic engagement and a unique exposure to the Girl Scout It bothers me, as it does that his own actions should the school principal and, in federated model. you, to see people rush out not reflect on his children, I so doing, have discharged your moral duty. Girls identified issues in their local and global communities, to their cars right after tak- wonder whether his violent learned skills for action, and advocated for themselves and others ing the host -- although I’ve potential should be at the Questions may be sent to locally and globally, advancing diversity in a multicultural world. never had the courage to expense of others. Father Kenneth Doyle at The event included a Saturday evening Mass at the Greater Co- use the same pedagogical I felt strongly enough that [email protected] lumbus Convention Center, celebrated by Father Stephen Hayes, technique as St. Philip Neri! I withdrew my own daugh- and 30 Columbia Circle OP, of Columbus St. Patrick Church. Magin is a member of Girl Your question makes me ter from this school and Drive, Albany NY 12203. Scout Troop 1187 and Rodenkirchen is a member of Troop 561. October 15, 2017 Catholic Times 7 Hurricane creates bond between Newark, Texas schools Hurricane Harvey brought wide- spread devastation to the eastern part of Texas in late August and early Septem- ber, but in the midst of tragedy, it also has created a bond between students at Newark Catholic High School and Newark St. Francis de Sales School and their counterparts in a Texas el- ementary school. The Ohio students collected school supplies, dishcloths, towels, first-aid items, and cash donations for St. Cath- erine of Siena School in Port Arthur, Texas. In addition, the students put to- gether individual “goody bags” filled with treats for all of the Texas school’s 170 students. The paper bags were indi- vidually decorated, and each contained a letter from a Newark Catholic student. “We don’t know them (the Texas stu- dents), but that doesn’t matter. They will like to receive a letter, even if they are in kindergarten and need some- one to read it to them. It’s about mak- ing their day happier. I hope my letter fer. “It’s about doing the right thing study halls and after school. The pack- “Being able to actually see the St. makes them smile,” said Newark Cath- and giving from the heart. I know you ages were taken to the local United Par- Catherine students open their letters olic senior Jacob Koch. (Newark Catholic students) are some cel Service store and sent on a Friday. was rewarding,” said Newark Catholic The idea for getting the items togeth- of the most generous people I have After what seemed like an intermi- student Calbe Bemiller. “The joy and er began with Newark Catholic teach- ever met. You know what it means to nable wait, the Newark students heard excitement on their faces was some- ers Lauren Bogner, Devani Adam, and help those in need, and they (the Texas from Todora. “Wow! Words cannot thing that I will never forget.” Some Meredith McDonald as they watched students) are counting on us to be like express our feelings,” she wrote. “You day, the Newark teachers who put the news reports about the hurricane’s im- Christ in them.” have no idea how special you have project together hope to visit Port Ar- pact. They traced the path of the storm It took a week to collect money and made us feel.” Adding to the excite- thur and meet their new school family to find Catholic schools which were supplies, followed by the packing of ment, students at Newark Catholic at St. Catherine of Siena. affected, and began sending emails to bags for each student and boxes for each were able to connect with eighth- Newark Catholic students with “goody bags” they schools in the Beaumont, Texas area, teacher in Port Arthur. Many students graders at St. Catherine as they opened packed for St. Catherine of Siena school in Port Ar- expecting not to hear back from any of helped sort, label, and package during their bags and read their letters. thur, Texas. Photo courtesy Newark Catholic High School them for a few days. Twenty minutes after sending an email to St. Catherine of Siena School, they Notre Dame professor to speak on “The Last Lecture” received a response from its principal, Haidee Todora. She sent pictures of the If you had one last time to address months before he died. It as one of America’s favor- damage caused by several inches of wa- a group of students or friends, what asks the speaker to answer ite business professors. ter in the classrooms. Books, desks, and would you say? What would you want one question in the form The presentation is part lockers all were destroyed. Her response to be your legacy? of an engaging public lec- of the Hesburgh lecture se- was shared with Newark Catholic prin- The Notre Dame Club of Columbus ture: “If this were your last ries sponsored by the Notre cipal Beth Hill, and plans to get help to and Central Ohio has invited Edward time to address a group of Dame Club of Columbus. the Texas school were formed. Hums, professor of business at the Uni- students, what would you Named after the late past When the teachers saw what the school versity of Notre Dame, to speak at 6:30 say?” Pausch spoke in his president of Notre Dame, needed, they realized it would be better p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 at Columbus lecture about how to en- Father Theodore Hes- to ship the items to Texas and changed St. Francis DeSales High School on the able your own dreams and burgh, CSC, the program their original plan of making the 18- topic “Giving the Last Lecture.” The to help others achieve their brings distinguished Notre hour drive to Port Arthur. Pictures of the program is free and open to the public. dreams. Dame faculty to cities across the nation daamge at St. Catherine School were The talk will be a shortened version Hums has been at Notre Dame for to interact with alumni and the commu- shown to Newark Catholic students and of the “last lecture” presented by Hums more than 40 years. He has received nities in which they live. teachers at an all-school assembly, and at the university in 2010 by invitation awards including the Frank O’Malley Coffee, soft drinks, and cookies will the collection of items began. of the university’s student government. Award for excellence in undergraduate be served. The formal presentation will “This is not a competition to see It is modeled after the “last lecture” teaching, the highest individual teach- last about one hour. For more informa- which class can collect the most,” said given by Dr. Randy Pausch at Carne- ing award given at the university. In tion, contact Pat Whitehead at ndjpw@ Newark Catholic teacher Don Schae- gie-Mellon University in 2007 several 2006, he was profiled in Businessweek columbus.rr.com or (614) 766-5948. 8 Catholic Times October 15, 2017 Family Rosary Day 2017

Catholics from across the Diocese of Columbus came to St. Joseph Cathedral on Sunday, Oct. 8 for the annual Family Rosary Day celebration. Bishop Frederick Campbell presided at the liturgy, which included the crowing of a statue of the Blessed Mother by Emma Magee of Columbus St. Catharine Church, recital of the rosary in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, led by priests of the diocese, and the Litany to the Blessed Virgin. CT photos by Ken Snow

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LIVING SilenceFaith can be the most blessed thing we do Have you ever wondered why you are not always or agree with, it would be a very dull world. We never aware of what you are praying, or, for that matter, would learn the awesome power of friendship and the even speaking? Have you found yourself so wrapped joy that comes from helping someone, not for sheer up in life that even the words of God seem to pass LIGHTING THE WAY notoriety but for the simple pleasure of a smile and a through your mind? Many people, myself included, warm embrace. That is how I measure success. There fall into this category. I find it necessary sometimes Joseph Thomas is a saying from St. Francis that I have read from many to concentrate on the task at hand rather than allow sources. He says to “remember that when you leave myself to become engulfed in the specifics of prayer. this earth, you can take nothing that you have received I am always enamored and brought aback, albeit – only what you have given: a full heart enriched by is not by circumstance that you may have been at a honest service, love, sacrifice, and courage.” reluctantly, by what God presents before me. He particular place at a particular time. Our Savior tells brings me choices instead of answers. He allows me us that only in community with family and friends do This message, traded with an ounce of compassion, to make mistakes and to learn from them. He teaches we receive the necessary tools and talents we need for makes all of us feel blessed to have what we have. us that through the silence of prayer, that through the the many tasks at hand. May the wind be forever at our backs, may we come contemplation of our own hearts, we can begin to Jesus believed that even with the simplest of to realize the value and wisdom of listening, and may realize the awesome power and gift He has so gently intentions, we could reach out to others – not through His peace be with you always. placed before every one of us. the ambient noise from a crowd, but from the silence Joseph Thomas, a member of Gahanna Some say there is a special glow that is possessed of a prayer innocently said and lovingly worded. I am St. Matthew Church, is a freelance writer and is when we hear the words of the Gospel, that through among many people who believe the most powerful active in many diocesan and church activities. this special moment, a lifetime of promise is rendered. evangelization is made By our words and our works, we strive to be the very and hoped for out of a pure best. Our actions frequently incur consequences. heart. Just being there for Let our paths be straight and true. I am reminded of someone is a wonderful what St. Augustine once said: “A Christian is a mind example of how to keep through which Christ thinks, a heart through which God’s word alive and fresh Christ loves, a voice through which Christ speaks, for every person we meet. and a hand through which Christ helps.” I have learned that What we intend through the silence of our hearts people are not receptive is often the most blessed thing we can do for one to your message if it another, and this brings true meaning to every duty involves shouting over we perform. When we hear Jesus’ message and act someone. If we all on it, we set the stage for a better life and an awesome dismiss what we don’t experience for the person or persons we touch. It understand, comprehend, St. Charles honors veterans and first responders Columbus St. Charles Preparatory School recently hosted a day of activi- ties built around the theme of “honoring those who have served.” The Headed to the Circleville Pumpkin Show Next Week? day began with the dedication of a wall of honor across from the school’s main office. The wall consists of seven panels with the names of all St. Charles alumni who are known to have served or who are serving in all five Join us for daily mass branches of the military, or as firefighters, in emergency medical service, or in law enforcement. About 80 of the men the wall honors were repre- October 18-20 at 12 p.m. sented onstage at the dedication program. That evening, Maj. Dan Rooney October 21 at 5.p.m. (right), an Air Force fighter pilot and founder of the Folds of Freedom Foun- dation, spoke at a reception and dinner for more than 650 guests, sharing his story of service and generosity on behalf of others. Rooney also spoke St. Joseph Parish at the wall dedication. Pictured with him are St. Charles graduate Robert 134 W Mound St Walter and his wife, Peggy, initiators and major supporters of the school’s Circleville, OH 43113 “An Evening With …” talks. Rooney’s talk was the most recent in this con- tinuing series. The dinner raised more than $675,000 for the St. Charles Fr. Ted Machnik Endowment Fund, all of which will go toward financial aid for qualified 740-477-2549 students and families. Photo courtesy St. Charles Preparatory School 10 Catholic Times/ October 15, 2017 October 15, 2017/Catholic Times 11 MISSIONARIES FULFILL CHRIST’S COMMAND TO ‘GO TEACH ALL NATIONS’ BY TIM PUET, Catholic Times Reporter All the Apostles followed that command, Representatives of 38 mission organiza- sion societies, religious orders, dioceses, scattering to all parts of the world as they tions, including some from what’s consid- and lay missionary groups who applied to Adorer Sisters feed Tanzanian orphans Jesus’ last instruction to his Apostles be- knew it. They were the first Catholic mis- ered mission territory in the United States, come to the diocese and tell their stories fore ascending to heaven was, “Go, there- sionaries; countless others have followed spoke throughout the Diocese of Colum- from the pulpits of its parishes. fore, and make disciples of all nations, them for the past 2,000 years and contin- bus this year as part of the annual Mis- Here are some of those stories: baptizing them in the name of the Father, ue to preach Jesus’ message in more than sionary Cooperation Plan sponsored by and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” 1,100 mission dioceses on every conti- the diocesan Missions Office. They were Passionist Mission in Vietnam (Matthew 28:19, also see Mark 16:15). nent except Antarctica. selected from among more than 300 mis- Father Jefferies Foale, CP, is an 84-year- old Australian native who will celebrate his 60th anniversary as a member of the Passionist order of priests next March. He served in Papua New Guinea from 1961- 70, establishing the Catholic Church in three places among people living in Stone Age conditions. Since 2005, he has led his order in Vietnam. His efforts and the work of two fellow missionaries have re- sulted in the ordination of five indigenous Fr. Andrew Mukosa, OFM Conv, at school Mass in Zambia priests, with 36 other men in seminary studies preparing for ordination. founding in 1867 by St. Daniel Comboni, city of Columbus – Sister Sharen Baldy, The biggest obstacles he faces involve an Italian native who became the first SCN, who has been involved with the cultural differences. “Less than a quarter Catholic bishop in central Africa. His Joint Organization for Inner-City Minis- of Vietnamese have any religious affili- motto was “to save Africa with Africa.” tries since 2002, and Sister Wilma Ross, ation, though seven percent are Catholic More than 3,500 Comboni priests, broth- pastoral minister at St. Ladislas and Cor- and nine percent Buddhist, alongside ers, sisters, and laity serve in 42 nations, pus Christi churches on the city’s south other smaller groups,” he said. “But the serving the world’s poorest and most side, where she has served since 1963. old ancestral reverence for spirits is still abandoned people. strong everywhere, and the word of Con- They are among four members of their fucius still settles arguments. Modern sec- Africa always has been the order’s focus, order living in central Ohio. The congre- ular culture is growing, with its disregard but it also serves in Chicago; Los Angeles; gation also has sisters in India, Nepal, Bo- for moral principles, while the Commu- Newark, New Jersey; Kitchener, Ontario; tswana, and the Central American nation nists talk Marxism. and Cincinnati, where Father Louie Gas- of Belize. Sister Beverly Hoffman, SCN, perini, MCCJ, is director of Hispanic min- has been a physical therapist in Belize Pallottines in India with seminarians “How can I, a missionary, support young istry for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. for 14 years, helping integrate children Vietnamese Passionists facing a cultural with disabilities into society and allowing challenge? How can they spread God’s In North America, the Comboni mis- sionaries work to build a community of them to lead dignified, productive lives. Easter Vigil Baptism kingdom in a culture that is not interest- with Comboni priest ed? Many in the church turn inwards. We friends and benefactors who help support She rejoices at the changes she sees in must look outwards, We stand with the missions worldwide. One such mission the way society treats persons with dis- poor as Jesus did. Secular Vietnam has its helps feed children in Uganda. abilities. When she began visiting chil- own philosophers. We do not argue with “Every month, a couple from Ohio gives dren in their homes, she noticed that they Institute of the Incarnate Word schools and other educational institutions. were loved and cared for, but often were their old spirit beliefs, or with their Con- us $50 to help the missions,” said Lindsay Much of the order’s work is among the left in a back room with little stimulation The Institute of the Incarnate Word, fucian principles or Marxist or neo-cap- Braud of the order’s provincial office in world’s most neglected populations in and virtually no chance to interact with founded in Argentina in 1984, has 823 re- italist ideas. We stand by the poor, share Cincinnati, “Now, $50 might not feel like the poorest nations and in conflict zones, a large sum of money. But that’s just in the larger society. ligious, of whom 390 are priests, working their life, and let the Good News grow in in 85 dioceses in 37 nations. It has five including the Gaza Strip and Iraq. Some the United States. Think about what that its own time.” Her support has encouraged parents to seminaries, including one in Maryland. of its other challenging missions are in much money means to someone in an im- become strong advocates for these chil- He tells seminarians, “Serving the poor It is committed to the evangelization of Argentina, Ecuador, Guyana, Papua New poverished country. dren, resulting in improved services for is done with your hands, not just with fine culture, working concretely to extend the Guinea, Peru, Tajikistan, Tanzania, and them and increased knowledge of special- words and prayers.” An example is Peter, “In Uganda, that $50 donation is saving presence of Christ in families, education, Ukraine. who came to a shelter the Passionists op- lives. Sister Maria Luisa Micolli, CMS, needs children among the community at the media, and all other aspects of society. The order also has a contemplative erate for people with mental challenges. works with women and children who are large. Now the children are involved in Its charism is to be obedient to the will branch, whose monks devote themselves “He confessed that the smell put him off. affected by HIV. With this money, Sister Scouting, church activities, and civil cer- of the Holy Spirit, even in the most diffi- to constant prayer for the salvation of souls. But he joined other volunteers and soon Maria bought milk for the children who emonies and celebrations. cult situations and under the most adverse understood that each person needed him. cannot be breastfed by their mothers be- Sister Beverly said the support of her lo- conditions. Conventual Franciscan Friars Before the day was out, he was in love cause the latter are HIV-positive.” cal community of sisters “is life-giving Its apostolic works and activities include The Conventual Franciscan Friars have with them,” Father Foale said. Sisters of Charity of Nazareth for me” and, along with her prayer life door-to-door missions; caring for the dis- a history going back more than 800 years and trust in God, is what sustains her. abled, the sick, and the elderly; provid- to their founding by St. Francis of Assisi. Comboni Missionaries Two Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (Ken- It gives meaning to the phrase “Where ing homes for orphans and abandoned Adorer Sisters’ school in Moshi, Tanzania The Comboni Missionaries are celebrat- tucky) have been profiled in the Catholic Hope Lives,” which is the motto of the children; offering astoral p formation of ing the 150th anniversary of the order’s Times for their missionary work within the Inspiration Center, where she works. missionaries; and building and managing See MISSIONARIES, Page 12 12 Catholic Times October 15, 2017

MISSIONARIES, continued from Page 11 Franciscan sister teaches girls in Bihar, India They are familiar to many Catholics in get formal education, because of their the Diocese of Columbus because they parents finding it difficult to pay the serve as priests at the National Shrine school fees and daily needs. Therefore, and Basilica of Our Lady of Consola- a few years ago, our sisters started our tion in Carey, their provincial headquar- mission, with primary schools and free ters for the Midwest and the Southwest. boarding in different parts of India. The province provides support for “Our project for this year is helping Franciscans from around the world. the poor girls in the state of Bihar in Friars from India live in Carey and are northern India. Right now, we have a able to celebrate Mass in the Syro-Mal- school for girls who stay in three mis- abar rite of the Catholic Church, which sion centers, which accommodate more is rooted in India and is celebrated oc- than 100 students in each. These mis- casionally in the Columbus diocese, sion centers serve 25 poor villages in because they were ordained in that rite. the neighborhood of our convent in Bi- Conventual Franciscans come to cen- har. We sisters cover all their expenses, tral Ohio nearly every year to appeal on including education, food, clothing, behalf of their missions. One of them and medical facilities. The goal of this Diocese of Moshi, Tanzania Adorer Sisters of Tanzania is Father Andrew Mukosa, who spoke project is to provide basic education for The Diocese of Moshi in northeast The Adorer Missionary Sisters of the this summer at Newark St. Francis de these young girls so they can have a Tanzania is literally within the shadow Poor serve in the Moshi Diocese and Sales and Blessed Sacrament churches. better future.” of Mt. Kilimanjaro, which is within di- are one of the world’s newest religious He is in charge of a school in Kitwe, ocesan boundaries and at 19,341 feet orders, having been founded on Jan. 6, Zambia, and sends some of its gradu- Pallottine Fathers and Brothers is the highest mountain in Africa. The 2013, by Sister Mary Jennifer Wandia, ates to study at St. Mary of the Woods The Pallottine fathers and brothers diocese is a primarily Catholic area, AMSP. “Our first mission is to adore College in Terre Haute, Indiana. were founded by St. Vincent Pallotti with nearly 705,000 Catholics among Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament Brother Dennis Moses, OFM Conv, in 1835. They have about 1,600 priests its population of 1.2 million. and to promote Eucharistic adoration. the Carey province’s archivist, said that and 2,400 brothers who serve in more Three-fourths of those people depend Our second mission is to be missionar- of every dollar Father Mukosa raises in than 40 nations worldwide. on farming and keeping livestock. Cof- ies, always making an option to serve mission appeals, 25 cents goes to Zam- In India, they have nearly 120 can- fee is the dominant cash crop, followed the poor,” she said. bia, 19 cents each to Central America didates studying for the priesthood, by wheat, sugar, and sunflowers. For Her order has 11 members serving and and India, 13 cents to training friars in and are able to support them thanks to many years, the diocese enjoyed rela- educating children. Tanzania has about Third World nations, and 8 cents each the generosity of people in the United tive food security, but climate change 3.5 million children who are orphans to a commission that coordinates mis- States and other nations who help pro- and weather that seemingly has become because of AIDS. Sister Mary Jennifer sion efforts among friars in the - prov vide meals, lodging, textbooks, and more unpredictable has resulted in a said her diocese has about 220,000 or- ince, to a lay mission group, and to ad- other basic necessities. decline in the price of coffee, with the phans, 700 of whom are in the parish ministrative costs. she serves. After the order’s convent The Pallottines recently opened a greatest effects being felt by women, Brother Moses notes that the growth in orphans, and the disabled. As in much opened in 2013, it started a school with mission for the people of Arunachal 29 orphans. Now it has 193 students the number of mission priests serving Pradesh in northeast India. This is a of Africa, the spread of HIV infection their own nations means “The missions and AIDS also is affecting the area. in preschool through third grade. A very remote and impoverished part of fourth-grade class will be added in Jan- today don’t need our friars coming to the nation, with few roads and modern The diocese is a major provider of their country to help, but they are in real uary. Besides the sisters, it has five lay conveniences. Their presence among education in its region, operating 11 teachers and eight support staff. need of the money we send them.” these rural people is much appreciated, primary schools, 32 secondary schools, especially in the area of education. 15 vocational training centers, and six She said her biggest challenge comes Franciscan Sisters of the institutions of higher learning. from serving young people aged 13 Immaculate Heart of Mary One of the major undertakings of the and 14 who have failed the national Pallottine mission in Lusaka, Zambia, The diocese is in the midst of a major seventh-grade examination and are Sister Merrita Mary, FIH, of the Fran- is the building of a new school for or- building project – St. Pamachius In- looking for work because they cannot ciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Heart phans. Donations have resulted in the clusive Secondary School, named for continue their education. “At age 13, of Mary, writes this about her congre- purchase of a new bus to replace a Jeep a Roman of the fourth and early fifth how prepared is that child for life?” gation: which had become worn out because of centuries who was a senator for most of she asks. “Tanzania has a population of “A French missionary, Father Louis constant use. his life and used his wealth for the care 50 million, and 47 percent of them are Savinien Dupuis, founded our order The orphans and others served by the of the sick and the needy. The school children 17 and younger.” will be the first secondary school in in India in 1884. The basic vision of mission are trying to become more self- To help some of those teens, her order Tanzania specifically designed to serve our founder was to promote the educa- sufficient by making bricks for the new has opened a high school, which is edu- children with a variety of disabilities. tion of poor girls. Following his vision building and by growing many crops cating 61 students and will serve more. faithfully, our sisters continue to dedi- and raising cattle, chickens, and other “We who have no physical disabili- Besides teaching the children, the sis- cate themselves to those marginalized animals for the mission’s use. Any ties owe a lot to the disabled children,” ters are challenged by a lack of conve- and most in need. surplus products are sold at a farmer’s say Father Jerome Silayo and Fa- niently located water. Efforts to drill for “As in many parts of the world, espe- market. The missionaries say they ther Wilibald Maningi of the diocese. water have been fruitless, but the sisters cially our mission areas in India, people aren’t looking for a handout as much as “Their condition is not their choice, but are not giving up. Part of the money are financially poor and as a result are they are for a help-out to keep the mis- our choice can change their condition. uneducated. Very few of the children sion strong and viable. Surely we can do it if we want to.” See MISSIONARIES, Page 13 October 15, 2017 Catholic Times 13

MISSIONARIES, continued from Page 12 Fiesta procession in La Jara, Colorado they raised while visiting the Diocese welfare institutions. It also provides of Columbus is being used for a pump the staff for colleges and elementary which will allow them to obtain water and secondary schools. All these insti- from a nearby lake. tutions are named “De Paul” to show the continuing impact of the example Marymatha Province provided by the congregation’s patron. Vincentians SOLT The Marymatha Province of the Vin- The Society of Our Lady of the Most centian Congregation of the Catholic Holy Trinity (SOLT) was founded in Church’s Syro-Malabar rite has 293 1958 by Father James Flanagan in the priests and 181 other professed reli- Archdiocese of Santa Fe, New Mexico. gious and seminarians, working mainly tion centers for drug addicts, as well a second life beyond the slums and hard It has missions in 12 nations, where its in India, where most Syro-Malabar as orphanages, education, evangeliza- drugs that had been part of their every- priests and sisters live as disciples of Catholics reside. The province also tion, and health care in many isolated, day existence. Jesus through Mary on ecclesial family has missionaries in Tanzania, Kenya, depressed areas, bringing a message of teams in areas of deepest apostolic need. The Oblates are training 10 seminar- Uganda, and Peru. hope through Jesus and Mary. ians in Benin, South Africa, and Na- Some of those areas are in the United Even as it sends missionaries else- mibia, at a cost of $5,000 per student, States. One of them is La Jara, in Cone- Oblates of St. Francis de Sales to serve in some of the congregation’s where, it recognizes that India is very jos County in southwest Colorado – a much a missionary nation in its own The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales were many missions around the world – town of 800 in a county of 8,000, in a part founded in France in 1875 by Blessed possibly even in Ohio, where they right, with a large Catholic popula- of Colorado that’s a long way from the tion of 28 million that represents just Louis Brisson, who wanted to improve operate Toledo St. Francis de Sales bright lights of Denver and Boulder or the working conditions of middle-class High School and serve two Toledo 2.3 percent of the people of the mostly the affluent ski resorts of Aspen and Vail. Hindu nation. The Catholic Church has girls and to ensure their protection and parishes. been present in India since the arrival SOLT serves this rural farming and the promotion of their faith. of St. Thomas the Apostle there 2,000 ranching community through five small Working with young people has been Franciscan Missions mission churches it describes as “geo- years ago. part of their mission ever since. For ex- Serving the poor on six continents, the graphically scattered, economically ample, in the west African republic of Franciscan Missions have more than Retreats, or popular missions, as they challenging, and strategically critical, are known in India, are the Vincentians’ Benin, once known as the kingdom of 5,400 missionaries and 800 missions. with great people, rooted and lively in Dahomey, they support education for principal form of preaching the Catholic their faith.” One of the sisters serving One of them is Father Teofil Czarniak, faith. The congregation was founded in girls from primary school to the univer- OFM, who is now provincial minister those churches is Sister Maria Giovan- sity level. The cost is about $1,000 per 1904 by Father Varkey Kattarath, with of the Franciscans’ Assumption Prov- ni Paolo Orsini of the Diocese of Co- student per year. St. Vincent de Paul as its patron. Follow- lumbus. ince, based in Franklin, Wisconsin, ing St. Vincent’s example, the congrega- In the community of Baka, they are after spending five years in Africa. He Each year, parishioners conduct a fi- building a 100-bed hostel which will tion serves the poor and teaches the prin- esta celebration honoring Our Lady of writes this story of his first days there: ciples of the faith to people in ways best serve as a safe place for young girls and “Two weeks after I arrived in Mwanza, the Valley. At that time, everything in boys to live and go to school. These suited to the times and places it serves. Tanzania, I began showing the symp- town comes to a stop for a procession children come from very poor families, toms of malaria. Late in the day, I was The province has 28 retreat centers and through the streets with the Blessed and the hostel is giving them a hope to experiencing fatigue and I had a terrible seven prayer centers, where residential Sacrament and a statue of Mary. Police better themselves that would not ex- headache like I never had before. … By retreats take place every one or two patrol cars lead the way, and cars pass- ist otherwise. It also is providing them the next morning, I thought I was dy- weeks for laity, priests, and religious. ing through come to a reverent halt to with a place to play sports and receive Its social and charitable activities in- honor God’s presence in the Eucharist. spiritual guidance. Land has been pur- ing. … By the time we arrived at the clude orphanages, cancer care centers, SOLT serves in places which bishops chased, and construction will begin mission, I was very ill. After nearly two village development programs, voca- discern to have the greatest need in a once the Oblates raise $3 million to days, I awoke and began to feel better. tional training centers, hospices, and diocese. It is involved in rehabilita- cover the estimated cost. That was my first experience with ma- laria,” which he contracted five more For 30 years, times in Africa. St. Pamachius School, the Oblates also have operated the “You cannot fear malaria. You need to Moshi, Tanzania Our Lady of Ref- trust in God and, if possible, prevent or uge Shelter for avoid exposure to mosquitoes. Malaria homeless boys in is the biggest killer in Africa. It takes Parakou, Benin’s the lives of mostly children. The chil- third-largest city dren are more likely to die of the dis- and a center of its ease because they are malnourished or drug culture. The their immune system is weaker. … shelter has been “So many families have lost one or described as a two children to this disease. For us, it “beacon of hope” is truly sad because we know we could Sister Beverly Hoffman, SCN, with and is home to 20 save many of them, but you cannot a child in Belize young men who save all of them. As missionaries, we have been given do what we can.” 14 Catholic Times October 15, 2017 Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A) The Weekday Bible Readings The Lord will provide a banquet for all peoples MONDAY Romans 1:1-7 Psalm 98:1-4 the Babylonian destruction of the Holy Land, many Luke 11:29-32 people lost their lives and there was total destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple within. This caused the TUESDAY Father great mourning which the prophet here sees ending. Romans 1:16-25 Psalm 19:2-5 Sunday’s reading generated hope among the survi- Luke 11:37-41 Lawrence L. Hummer vors that the Lord once again would restore Israel’s cause for joy, and because the prophet said it, it was WEDNESDAY 2 Timothy 4:10-17b as good as done. Psalm 145:10-13,17-18 Isaiah 25:6-10a; Sunday’s parable of the king who gave a wedding Luke 10:1-9 banquet for his son described how it is with the king- Philippians 4:12-14,19-20; THURSDAY dom of heaven. Generally, prophets are rejected in Romans 3:21-30 Matthew 22:1-14 their own time and place. Look at what happened in Psalm 130:1-6 this country when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. came Luke 11:47-54 The idea of the Lord (of hosts) providing a banquet with a prophetic message of equality for all and an “for all peoples” is stunning, because it is not found FRIDAY end to racial discrimination. Many people hated him Romans 4:1-8 anywhere else in the Old Testament. The idea of “the and still do, because they could not bear to hear that Psalm 32:1-2,5,11 gods” is quite common. If the Lord is throwing the they might be wrong in how they treated blacks in the Luke 12:1-7 banquet, we would expect nothing but the best meats U.S., or the many others they despise. Many still dem- SATURDAY and wines, and that’s what is promised in Sunday’s onstrate their ignorance and bigotry without apology. Romans 4:13,16-18 first reading. Isaiah certainly would have known Psalm 105:6-9,42-43 of other gods celebrating their annual accession to In the parable, servants of the king were sent to sum- Luke 12:8-12 thrones among the Canaanites. The Lord, as the only mon invited guests, all of whom refused to come. God, would have thrown the banquet for all peoples, More servants were sent and more invitees made ex- unlike the Canaanite gods, who hosted other gods in cuses for why they couldn’t come. Then they began their mythology. to mistreat and kill the king’s messengers. The king grew angry and burned the city. Some commentators Because Mount Zion had come to be associated sole- DIOCESAN WEEKLY RADIO AND actually suggested that this detail was a reference to ly with the worship of the Lord as Israel’s God, pic- the Romans’ destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD. The TELEVISION MASS SCHEDULE turing the Lord throwing a banquet (for all peoples) servants then went to the highways to invite anyone WEEK OF OCTOBER 15, 2017 began another trend in Israel, even if short-lived, of in who was there, “bad and good alike.” When one a universal outreach to all the nations. There came a SUNDAY MASS person came in without a proper garment, the king 10:30 a.m. Mass from Columbus St. Joseph point during the Exile, especially in chapters 40-56 lost his temper again and threw him out. The idea be- Cathedral on St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Co- of Isaiah, wherein the prophet envisioned all peoples lumbus, and at www.stgabrielradio.com. hind this is that if one accepts the invitation, wearing enjoying the friendship of the Lord. All nations would Mass with the Passionist Fathers at come streaming to worship the Lord on Mount Zion, the proper clothing is required, likely meant to sym- 7:30 a.m. on WWHO-TV (the CW), Channel 53, Columbus. bolize proper behavior. and 10:30 a.m. on WHIZ-TV, Chan- bringing with them tribute to offer to God’s chosen nel 18, Zanesville. Check local cable system people, Israel. It is an interesting question whether the parable is for cable channel listing. At the same time, there developed within Israel created to illustrate the saying “Many are called but Mass from Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, Birming- hopes for an end-time banquet which the Lord would few are chosen.” Given the many differences with ham, Ala., at 8 a.m. on EWTN (Spectrum Channel 385, Insight Channel 382, provide, and this became the backdrop for many of Luke’s version of the great banquet, that is certainly possible, because the early church collected words or WOW Channel 378). the descriptions of end-time banquets spoken of by (Encores at noon, 7 p.m., and midnight). Jesus. and sayings of Jesus first, before they later came to be Mass from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee at included in the various Gospels. In any case, we live Not only would the Lord throw the banquet, but 6:30 a.m. on ION TV (AT&T U-verse Channel with the hope that we will be among those chosen. 195, Dish Network Channel 250, the Lord also would “destroy the veil that veils all or DirecTV Channel 305). people.” This veil is thought to be the veil of mourn- Father Lawrence Hummer, pastor at Mass from Massillon St. Mary Church at 10:30 a.m. on ing that people wore while they were mourning the Chillicothe St. Mary Church, can be reached at WILB radio (AM 1060, FM 94.5 and 89.5), Canton, heard death of loved ones. In the events which led up to [email protected]. in Tuscarawas, Holmes, and Coshocton counties. DAILY MASS 8 a.m., Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Birming- Ohio Dominican to host preview day on Nov. 4 ham, Ala. (Encores at noon, 7 p.m. and midnight). See EWTN above; and on I-Lifetv Ohio Dominican University will host a preview day cial aid options, enjoy a complimentary meal, learn (Channel 113 in Ada, Logan, Millersburg, Mur- from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 in the Bishop about student clubs and honors programs, meet with ray City and Washington C.H.; Channel 125 in Marion, Griffin Center on ODU’s campus, 1215 Sunbury Road, professors in their field of interest, and talk with cur- Newark, Newcomerstown and New Columbus. Interested high school students and their rent students about why they chose to attend ODU. Philadelphia; and Channel 207 in Zanesville); 8 p.m., St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Columbus, families may register for the free event by visiting Students who are not able to attend preview day are and at www.stgabrielradio.com. ohiodominican.edu/Preview. invited to schedule a private visit to campus at ohiodo- During preview day, students can take a tour of cam- minican.edu/visit or by calling ODU’s office of under- We pray Week IV, Seasonal Proper pus, explore available majors, discuss available finan- graduate admission at (614) 251-4500. of the Liturgy of the Hours October 15, 2017 Catholic Times 15 The Catechism of the Catholic Church at 25 John Paul II called the Extraordinary Synod of 1985 has passed over into his mysteries.” Parts Three to assess what had gone right and what had gone and Four then outline our response to God’s action wrong in two decades of implementing the Second through the moral life and prayer. Part Three is a Vatican Council. In Vaticanese, it was styled “extraor- THE CATHOLIC rebuff to those rigorists and laxists who continue dinary” because it fell outside the normal sequence to misconstrue Christian morality as a form of le- of synods. But Synod 1985 was extraordinary in the DIFFERENCE galism: the moral law is important, the Catechism ordinary sense of the word, too. George Weigel insists, because these are the guideposts provided It occasioned an almighty row over a book-length by revelation and reason for the pilgrimage to beati- interview, The Ratzinger Report, that pretty well set tude and happiness, the goals of the moral life. Part Four speaks forcefully of “the battle of prayer,” the the terms of debate in the Synod hall. It was the Syn- Creed); the “Celebration of the Christian Mystery” fight “against ourselves and against the wiles of the od that came up with an interpretive key that linked (the Sacraments); “Life in Christ” (Christian Moral- tempter who does all he can to turn man away from the 16 documents of Vatican II, through the image of ity); and “Christian Prayer.” the Church as a communio, a communion of disciples prayer, away from union with God.” Each of these four parts is then subdivided. Part in mission; thus Synod 1985 accelerated the Church’s The Catechism of the Catholic Church has made a One begins with a reflection on revelation and our considerable difference over the past 25 years, because transition to the Church of the New Evangelization. response to it before examining the twelve articles it was one crucial answer to the question posed to me And it gave us the Catechism of the Catholic Church. of the Apostles’ Creed, the baptismal creed of the an- in 1996 by a great first-generation Christian, Cardinal At a press conference shortly after the Synod, Bish- cient Roman Church. Part Two is structured around Francis Arinze of Nigeria. Speaking of one problem op James Malone of Youngstown, the president of the the seven sacraments. Part Three vastly enriches the Synod 1985 was called to address, the cardinal asked, U.S. bishops’ conference, was asked about the new Tridentine pattern by beginning with the Beatitudes catechism the Synod fathers recommended. Don’t and our vocation to beatitude or happiness, which sets “How can (anyone) join a group of permanently con- worry, Bishop Malone replied, you’ll never live to the framework for the exposition of the Ten Com- fused people who don’t know where they’re going?” see it. The bishop was, of course, wrong about that, mandments. Part Four begins with a meditation on Je- And while there’s still considerable work to be done and John Paul II promulgated the Catechism of the sus and the Samaritan woman, explaining the Lord’s to deepen the reform and renewal of catechetics, the Catholic Church on Oct. 11, 1992. “thirst” for souls as the beginning of prayer, before il- mere fact of the Catechism helped end the silly sea- son in religious education while establishing a com- For those expecting a Q&A format like the old lustrating Christian prayer through the seven petitions of the Lord’s Prayer. pelling, and in many cases quite beautifully written, Baltimore Catechism, the Catechism of the Catholic benchmark and pattern for the future. Church was a surprise. While divided into 2,865 bite- Thus Parts One and Two of the Catechism illu- size sections, the Catechism is a discursive exposition minate God’s action in seeking us out – the Cat- If you’ve not read it, this silver jubilee is a good of Catholic faith in full. Its structure, which mirrors echism’s very first section speaks of the divine- in occasion to do so. Then share the Catechism with a the Catechism of the Council of Trent, reaches back vitation to communion, while the sacraments are friend. to the early Church and the patristic catechumenate. described at the beginning of Part Two as the ex- George Weigel is Distinguished Senior Fellow Thus the Catechism’s four parts reflect the four pillars tension of Christ’s earthly life in us: as Pope Leo of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in of Christian initiation: the “Profession of Faith” (the the Great put it, “what was visible in our Savior Washington, D.C. ‘An Eagle’s Flight’ is men’s retreat theme Adopt A Family The Catholic Laymen’s Retreat League is spon- the midst of his moneymaking affairs. The young at St. Vincent Center soring a retreat for men from Friday to Sunday, apostles, swept away by their love for him, went to Nov. 3 to 5, at St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 E. the ends of the earth to spread the Good News of St. Vincent Family Center is looking for individuals Broad St., Columbus. It will be led by Father John that boundless happiness. and families to take part in its annual Adopt A Family D. Corbett, OP, a Columbus native who now is on program, helping other families in some of central “At the very outset of this retreat, then, you, too, Ohio’s most impoverished neighborhoods. the faculty of the Dominican House of Studies in may have your motives unclear and unsettled. No Washington. The theme will be “An Eagle’s Flight: natter; it is God’s motives that count. He is de- Each holiday season, many of those families are un- Following Jesus in the Gospel of John.” termined to embrace your mind and will. He has able to provide their little ones with the gifts and mem- “The Gospels are filled with stories about people brought you to this retreat so that you, like these ories that make this time of year special. The generos- like you, people who discovered, often to their as- others, can rise to a new level of happiness in his ity of people who “adopt” these families ensures that tonishment, new and unsuspected directions for loving friendship. Your union with Jesus on this re- these children will experience the joy and magic of the their lives when they opened themselves to Christ’s treat is meant to be a step in your journey with him, holiday that they wouldn’t otherwise have. friendship. Openness to God’s love, to see clearly your friend.” If you would like to take part in the program, con- how our past and future fit his plan for our hap- A contribution of $150 will cover the cost of the tact the St. Vincent Center’s Debra Huff at dhuff@ piness, forms the meaning and measure of a well- retreat. However, the retreat league takes up the of- svfc.org or (614) 252-0731, extension 1132. Specify made retreat,” Father Corbett said. fering in unmarked envelopes, depending on the your preference of family size and you’ll be appro- “Most people don’t have a clear-cut set of rea- generosity of those men who can take up the slack priately matched with a family. Each family will pro- sons for making a retreat, for opening themselves for those who may not at this time be able to af- vide a wish list of items their children may need or to God’s friendship. Nathaniel, for example, found ford the suggested donation. For reservations or want, and you get to shop for their holiday gifts. himself nagged by his friends to come and meet Je- more information, contact Dave Mignerey at (614) All gifts will be collected at the St. Vincent Center, sus of Nazareth. He came, apparently, to scoff in 392-0146, Gary Hasson at (614) 216-4500, or Mark 1490 E. Main St., Columbus, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. amusement. Matthew was startled to be called in Hasson at (614) 425-5422. Thursday, Dec. 7 to Saturday, Dec. 9. 16 Catholic Times October 15, 2017 Pray for our dead

ANDERSON, Lois , 86, of Westerville, Sept. 29 FATSEAS, Connie E. (Acre), 67, formerly of MIDDLETON, Lucile (Groulx), 93, Oct. 4 SCHMITZ, Mary C. (Krueger), 80, Oct. 3 St. Christopher Church, Rocky River Columbus, Oct. 2 Holy Spirit Church, Columbus St. James the Less Church, Columbus St. Pius X Church, Sycamore BELL, Robert W., 88, Sept. 29 MONACO, John, 85, Sept. 19 SICA, Oscar C., 28, Sept. 4 St. Bernadette Church, Lancaster FREY, Mara B. (Cassidy), 87, Oct. 5 St. Joseph Church, Dover St. Joseph Church, Dover St. Mary Church, Delaware CALEL, Rigoberto I., 23, Sept. 4 PRINDLE, Joan O. (Luznar), 93, Oct. 5 TUREL, Mary S. (Satkowski), 92, Oct. 4 St. Joseph Church, Dover HUTSON, Mary L. (Echenrode), 96, Oct. 5 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Grove City St. Agatha Church, Columbus Our Lady of Peace Church, Columbus CIASTKO, Josephine (Meneses), 79, Oct. 5 REMPE, Heidi B., 51, Oct. 6 VOIT, Erwin R., 93, Oct. 3 St. Michael Church, Worthington KRANNITZ, James J., 87, Oct. 6 Church of the Resurrection, New Albany St. John Neumann Church, Sunbury St. John Church, Logan CLOUSE, Raymond, 87, Oct. 5 St. Elizabeth Church, Columbus LEVY, Arthur, 96, Oct. 1 St. Sylvester celebrates 150th anniversary St. Michael Church, Worthington DILLON, Richard E., 88, Oct. 6 Zaleski St. Sylvester Church will celebrate St. Nicholas Church, Zanesville LIEB, Rose A., 87, Oct. 5 its 150th anniversary at a Mass at 11 a.m. St. Mary Church, Columbus DOUGHTY, John L., 79, Oct. 6 Sunday, Nov. 5, followed by an open house in the parish hall. The church is the only Catho- St. Francis of Assisi Church, Columbus MAGALSKI, Mira (Radivich), 70, Oct. 6 lic church in Vinton County. An invitation to St. Peter Church, Columbus DRATH, Margaret A. (Walker), 84, Oct. 3 take part in this joyous occasion is extended St. Anthony Church, Columbus MARAZSKY, Stanley, 85, Oct. 1 to parishioners old and new, past and pres- St. Joseph Church, Dover ent, as well as former parish priests, mem- FANCELLI, Emma, 88, Oct. 4 bers of the four-church consortium which St. Anthony Church, Columbus includes St. Sylvester – the others are Chilli- cothe St. Peter, Waverly St. Mary, and Wash- ington Court House St. Colman of Cloyne – and all Catholics in the diocese. Statement of Ownership, Photo courtesy St. Sylvester Church Management and Circulation (Act to August 23, 1970: Section 3685, Title 36, United States Code)

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12-14, THURSDAY-SATURDAY ball tailgate party sponsored by parish’s Frassati only), 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, CLASSIFIED Three Bags Full Consignment Sale Society for young adults. Burgers, hot dogs sup- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 to plied; bring side dish, dessert, or any type of drink. Saturday (selected items half-price Friday night and Sat- CRAFTYPALOOZA 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (selected items 614-224-9522 urday), Grove Community Christian Church, 3420 Black- Oct. 21 from 9 AM - 3 PM. half-price Friday night and Saturday), Highpoint Nazarene 15, SUNDAY lick Eastern Road N.W., Baltimore. Three Bags Full con- Church, 795 Pollock Road, Delaware. Three Bags Full con- Catholic Singles Fellowship at Gallant Woods Farm signment sale of children’s items. Unsold and unclaimed 80 booths of handmadearts and crafts. signment sale of children’s items. Unsold and unclaimed 10:45 a.m., St. Mary Church, 82 E. William St., Delaware. items are donated to Catholic and pro-life charities. St Timothy School items are donated to Catholic and pro-life charities. Parish Catholic singles fellowship attends Mass, followed 614-561-5300 1070 Thomas Lane, Columbus, OH 43220 614-561-5300 by lunch and a trip to Gallant Woods Farm, 2150 Butter- 18, WEDNESDAY 13, FRIDAY milk Hill Road, Delaware. 740-362-2246 Abortion Recovery Network Group St. Joseph Montessori School Open House Blessing of St. Gerard Majella at Holy Family 9:30 a.m., Westerville Area Resource Ministry, 150 Heat- 9 to 10:30 a.m., St. Joseph Montessori School, 933 Hamlet After 11 a.m. Mass, Holy Family Church, 584 W. Broad herdown Drive, Westerville. Abortion recovery network OCTOBER St., Columbus. Open house at school, which provides a St., Columbus. Blessing of St. Gerard Majella, patron of group meeting for anyone interested in recovering from Montessori education for students in pre-kindergarten expectant mothers, for all women who are pregnant or abortion or who has been through a recovery program wish to become pregnant. 614-221-1890 and wants to stay connected. 614-721-2100 12, THURSDAY through eighth grade. 614-291-8601 Angelic Warfare Confraternity at Columbus St. Patrick Christ Child Society Red Wagon Fare Luncheon Cenacle at Holy Name Fatima Procession from St. Catharine to Christ the King Following noon Mass, St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., Colum- 7 p.m., St. Catharine Church, 500 S. Gould Road, Colum- Noon, Villa Milano, 1630 Schrock Road, Columbus. Christ Ave., Columbus. Monthly meeting of Angelic Warfare bus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with prayers in bus. Candlelit procession from church to Christ the King Child Society of Columbus annual Red Wagon Fare lun- Confraternity, with talk on chastity-related issues fol- the Cenacle format of the Marian Movement of Priests. Church, 2777 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, where the ro- cheon and style show, with boutique open at 9:30 a.m. lowed by Holy Hour. 614-224-9522 Theology on Tap Meeting sary will be recited in English and Spanish to honor the featuring local vendors, and style show with clothes 7 p.m., El Vaquero restaurant, 3230 Olentangy River Road, 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima’s final apparition. St. Padre Pio Secular Franciscans from ModeAlise, LeFlair, and Lilylimes. $50 per person. Columbus. Theology on Tap discussion and social group Transportation back to St. Catharine will be available. 1:30 to 5 p.m., St. John the Baptist Church, 720 Hamlet St., Register at www.christchildsociety.org. for young Catholics, with Christian counselor and life Columbus. Fellowship and ongoing formation followed White Mass for Health Care Professionals and Students coach Pam Heil speaking on “Answering the Vocation to 14, SATURDAY by adoration and prayer, Liturgy of the Hours, and initial 6 p.m., Our Lady of Victory Church, 1559 Roxbury Road, Love.” RSVP to [email protected] or Co- Sacred Heart Congress at St. Matthew formation with visitors. 614-282-4676 Columbus. Annual White Mass for health care profes- lumbus Theology on Tap Facebook page. 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., Christ the King Church, 2777 E. Livings- Polish Mass at Holy Family sionals and students, their families, and guests, with ‘Into the Deep’ Talk at Columbus St. Patrick ton Ave., Columbus. Sixth annual Sacred Heart Congress, 2 p.m., Holy Family Church, 584 W. Broad St., Columbus. Bishop Frederick Campbell as celebrant, followed by re- 7 to 8:30 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., with Mass celebrated by Father Stash Dailey at 11:30 a.m. Monthly Mass in Polish. 614-221-4323 ception. Sponsored by John Paul II Guild of the Catholic Columbus. Monthly “Into the Deep” series on the and talks by Sister Joseph Andrew Bogdanowicz, OP, and Cathedral Music Series Medical Association and the Knights of Malta. Catholic faith continues with talk by Father Boniface Father John Paul Mary, MFVA. RSVP to www.sacredheart- 3 p.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., Columbus. Notre Dame Club ‘Last Lecture’ Talk at DeSales Endorf, OP, on “What Does Science Tell Us About God?” columbus.org. Organ concert with Nicole Simental, cathedral’s principal 6:30 p.m., St. Francis DeSales High School, 4212 Karl Road, Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City 614-224-9522 organist. 614-241-2526 Columbus. University of Notre Dame professor Edward 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., Plain City. Mozart ‘Requiem’ at Washington Court House Hums speaks on “Giving the Last Lecture,” a talk spon- Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed by rosary and 3 p.m., St. Colman of Cloyne Church, 219 S. North St., sored by the Notre Dame Club of Columbus and Central confession. Washington Court House. Parish’s “Concerts in a Country Ohio as part of its Hesburgh lecture series. 614-766-5948 Natural Family Planning Class in Spanish Church” series presents Mozart’s “Requiem,” with parish ‘Surviving Divorce’ at St. Joan of Arc All fund-raising events (festivals, 9 to 11 a.m., Latino Center, Santa Cruz/Holy Name Par- choir, a quartet of professional soloists, and chamber or- 7 p.m., St. Joan of Arc Church, 10700 Liberty Road, Pow- bazaars, spaghetti dinners, fish fries, ish, 143 E. Patterson Ave., Columbus. First of two classes chestra. Seating limited to 200. 937-675-7055 ell. First session of 12-week “Surviving Divorce: Hope and bake sales, pizza/sub sales, candy in consecutive weeks in Spanish on Natural Family Plan- Taize Evening Prayer at Corpus Christi Healing for the Catholic Family” program sponsored by sales, etc.) will be placed in the “Fund- ning, featuring the Family of the Americas Foundation’s Non Solum Columbus group for separated and divorced 4 to 5 p.m., Corpus Christi Center of Peace, 1111 E. Stewart instructions on the ovulation method. 614-372-5249 Catholics. Contact [email protected]. Raising Guide.” Ave., Columbus. Evening Prayer in the style and spirit of An entry into the Guide will be $18.50 Sidewalk Prayers in Delaware 9 a.m., sidewalk in front of 152 W. Central Ave., Delaware. the Taize monastic community, with song, silence, and for the first six lines, and $2.65 for 19, THURSDAY Greater Columbus Right to Life sidewalk prayers at site of reflection. 614-512-3731 each additional line. Prayer Group Meeting at Christ the King Cenacle at Holy Name former Planned Parenthood office. 614-445-8508 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., Colum- For more information, Rosary Rallies Throughout Diocese 5 to 7 p.m., Christ the King Church, 2777 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus (enter at daily Mass entrance). Weekly bus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with prayers in call David Garick at 614-224-5195. The America Needs Fatima organization is sponsoring ro- the Cenacle format of the Marian Movement of Priests. parish prayer group meets for praise, worship, ministry, sary rallies at several locations throughout the diocese Abortion Recovery Network Group and teaching. 614-237-0401 at noon. Sites include the Ohio Statehouse; the public 7 p.m., Gateway Center, 2670 N. Columbus St., Lancaster. Spanish Mass at Columbus St. Peter squares in Sunbury, Mount Gilead, and New Lexington; Abortion recovery network group meeting for anyone 7 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, Colum- the bandstand in downtown Lancaster; the Ross County interested in recovering from abortion or who has been ‘Happenings’ submissions Courthouse in Chillicothe; the Delaware St. Mary Church bus. Mass in Spanish. 706-761-4054 through a recovery program and wants to stay connect- courtyard; and the assisted living portion of the Villas at Notices for items of Catholic interest must ed. 614-721-2100 St. Therese, 25 Noe-Bixby Road, Columbus. 17, TUESDAY be received at least 12 days before ex- Frassati Society Meeting at Columbus St. Patrick Food Drive for Griffin Center, Food Bank at Braking Point Rosary for Life at St. Joan of Arc pected publication date. We will print them 7 p.m., Aquinas Hall, St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant 1 to 4 p.m., Braking Point Recovery Center, 4040 E. Broad Following 6:15 p.m. Mass, St. Joan of Arc Church, 10700 Ave., Columbus. Meeting of parish’s Frassati Soci- as space permits. Liberty Road, Powell. Recital of Rosary for Life, spon- Items not received before this deadline may St., Columbus. Food drive collecting nonperishable ety for young adults. “Mass and a Meal” monthly sored by church’s respect life committee. not be published. Thanksgiving items for Bishop Griffin Center in east Co- event. Bring side dishes, desserts, or beverages. Pro-Life Legislation Overview Listings cannot be taken by phone. lumbus and cash donations for Mid-Ohio Foodbank. Pic- 614-224-9522 6:30 p.m., Greater Columbus Right to Life, 665 E. Dublin- Mail to Catholic Times Happenings, tures with the Batmobile (donation of one food item) or Granville Road, Columbus. Program providing overview 19-21, THURSDAY 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH 43215 Batman (two), or time inside bounce houses (three) will of pro-life laws and legislation in Ohio. 614-445-8508 Pontifical College Josephinum ‘Live-In’ Weekend Fax to 614-241-2518 be available. 614-405-9500 Pontifical College Josephinum, 7625 N. High St., Columbus. E-mail as text to 17-21, TUESDAY-SATURDAY “Live-in” weekend for high school juniors and seniors, [email protected] Frassati Society Tailgate Party at Columbus St. Patrick 7 p.m., Aquinas Hall, St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Three Bags Full Consignment Sale college students, and other young men discerning a vo- Grant Ave., Columbus. Ohio State-Nebraska foot- 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday ($10 advance online ticket purchasers cation. 614-985-2255 or [email protected] 18 Catholic Times October 15, 2017 Sister from Bolivar is a pioneer for her congregation in U.S. BY TIM PUET turned out, the Lord had a prompt an- joining the congregation, Mother Ma- Reporter, Catholic Times swer to that question,” she said. ria de Jesus came to the United States “As I was continuing to pray, two to talk with Father Michael Scanlan, For most American Catholics, the sisters – members of the congrega- TOR, former president of Franciscan word “missionary” brings to mind tion I’m now part of – knelt next to University, and Bishop R. Daniel Con- someone from the United States who me and began praying in Spanish. The lon, who was bishop of Steubenville at has gone to a foreign land. But this next day, I met them at a vocations the time, about establishing a novitiate country also is considered mission fair. This was the first time anyone in Steubenville. territory by members of religious or- from the congregation had set foot in ders who have come here from else- The novitiate was founded in 2011. the United States. They had come to where, such as the missionary sisters Sister Maria Ecclesiae returned to Franciscan because of its reputation from India, Mexico, and Poland who Steubenville in 2014, the same year in as a place where seeds for many re- are serving parishes in Chillicothe and which the congregation acquired the ligious vocations are planted.” Sister Columbus. former St. Pius X Church property, Ingrid de Maria Saenz, who was born where construction of the formation Franciscan University of Steuben- includes a lay association which has in Colombia and grew up in Florida, house began a year later. ville has become a center of activity branches for children aged seven to 10, was familiar with the university and The congregation of the Daughters of for several missionary orders, includ- teens aged 11 to 15, young people aged had encouraged the order to visit. ing the Daughters of Holy Mary of the 15 to 24, and women 24 and older. Holy Mary consists of 600 sisters in “I believe the Lord had sent them to nine nations. It was led by Mother Ma- Heart of Jesus, who were founded in “The order’s long-term dream is to Spain in 1998 and have established a come find me, “Sister Maria Ecclesiae ria de Jesus from its founding until she have a school in the United States to said. “As I talked to them and learned was succeeded as general superior by house of formation, at the former loca- join the eight schools we now operate tion of Steubenville St. Pius X Church, more about the order’s charism, it was Mother Maria del Mar Merino in 2011. – four in Spain, two in Peru, and one like they were going through a check- The foundress remains active in the or- for women discerning the call to reli- each in Guatemala and El Salvador,” gious life. list of everything I felt strongly about der’s life. Sister Maria Ecclesiae said. “Having – total consecration to God, Adoration One of that order’s pioneers in the a formation house in the United States “The Lord chose Mother Velarde to of the Blessed Sacrament, union with begin the congregation and to show us United States is Sister Maria Ecclesiae allows us to consider that possibility if Our Lady, a combination of contem- Kline, who pronounced her final vows we have enough vocations.” what a Daughter of Holy Mary of the plative prayer and missionary activity, Heart of Jesus should be,” Sister Maria as a member of the congregation on Sister Maria Ecclesiae was born Em- especially service through educating Ecclesiae said. “She is my role model Saturday, Sept. 9 in Steubenville. She ily Jean Kline to Mark and Georgiana young people. was one of the featured speakers this for being a sister. And at age 92, she Kline of Bolivar and has an older and “I fell in love with their work imme- past Wednesday, Oct. 11, at the annual a younger brother and two younger continues to provide inspiration every Marian Dinner for women discerning diately. I wanted to visit their convent day for all of the sisters.” sisters. She graduated from Dover St. in Spain and didn’t have any money, their vocations, sponsored by the vo- Joseph School and New Philadelphia “One of the lessons I’m constantly but my parents paid for a plane ticket. cations office of the Diocese ofCo- Tuscarawas Central Catholic High learning from her life and my own is I talked with Mother Maria de Jesus lumbus. School and is a 2009 graduate of that because of our three vows of pov- Velarde, the foundress of the order, In Steubenville, she is helping other Franciscan. erty, chastity, and obedience, especial- who wanted me to come back, teach ly obedience, everything we do is unit- young women undergoing the discern- “I come from a very Catholic fam- in their school in Madrid, and live in ment process. Ten young women – six ily,” she said. “We grew up listening ed to Christ’s redemptive sacrifice,” the sisters’ guesthouse while discern- she said. “It doesn’t matter what you who have professed first or final vows, to Mother Angelica, and I think I first ing my vocation. three postulants, and one candidate – verbalized the thought of becoming do, whether it’s teaching philosophy, live at the formation house. a sister when I was about seven. The “I knew the Lord wanted me to give pulling weeds, or even something as love my parents showed for each other up everything and follow him. When simple as drinking a cup of water. It all They are ministering at Franciscan I left for Spain, I had no idea when I and in parishes in Steubenville and and to me impelled me to ask the Lord connects to Jesus and the cross, which would come back. I arrived there in surrounding communities to establish to have the same kind of loving rela- is the heart of religious life.” August 2009 and entered the congre- themselves as a familiar presence, tionship with him. My older brother Asked what she would tell a young gation on April 1, 2010,” she said. particularly at Steubenville’s Bishop also provided me with a role model in woman who is sensing a call to reli- John King Mussio Elementary School, learning how to pray. She spent her first months in Spain as gious life but is uncertain about it, Sis- where they are teaching religion class- “Franciscan was a natural choice for a postulant, a year as a pre-novice, and ter Maria Ecclesiae said, “Thank the es and presenting a program known as college because it’s so strongly Cath- two years as a novice before making Lord for the sense of restlessness about DOYMAR, a Spanish acronym whose olic and was close to home. I studied her first vows on Aug. 28, 2013, and whether he is calling you. It is an im- words translate in English to Prayerful catechetics and theology and had a mi- her final vows last month. mense grace to discover that he wants and Marian-Apostolic Disciples of Re- nor in Spanish. During a retreat in my Sister Maria Ecclesiae taught Eng- you to belong entirely to him. demption. senior year, it became clear that I was lish at the Colegio Veracruz in Madrid “God is a gentleman who extends an DOYMAR is a prayer movement being called to religious life. – a school founded by the Daughters invitation. He wants you to know him to help young people know, love, “One day after the retreat, I was pray- of Holy Mary of the Heart of Jesus in and fall in love with him. If you’re and serve the Lord as a group and to ing in the Christ the King Chapel at 1994 for students from age one through sensing a call, prayer, the Sacraments, spread the order’s message of bringing school and asked ‘Lord, why did you the Spanish equivalent of the senior and spiritual direction are essential. Christ’s love to the world through ser- want me to learn Spanish if I’m just year in high school. Above all, don’t be afraid. Christ takes vice and through devotion to his Sacred going to enter a convent and speak In 2010, a year after the vocations fair nothing away and gives everything, as Heart and the Virgin Mary. DOYMAR English for the rest of my life?’ As it which led Sister Maria Ecclesiae to Pope Benedict XVI says.” October 15, 2017 Catholic Times 19 Sisters attend Serra luau Prayer for Missionaries In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Lord, sent by the Father, You are the first Missionary. We thank You for calling us to participate in Your mission, which is the holiest duty of the Church. We thank you for our Baptism, in which You made us partakers of Your own Divine Life. We thank you for the Eucharist, in Which You give us Yourself as food to nourish and sustain us. We thank you for the gift of Confirmation, in which You empowered us to become committed witnesses to Your love and to your truth. Help us, Lord, to be missionaries wherever we are. Teach us to see You in our brothers and sisters – regardless of race or language. More than 70 sisters enjoyed an afternoon of food and entertainment at the annual Help us to live our lives in such a way that our actions and Serra Club of North Columbus luncheon for religious sisters of the Diocese of Colum- words proclaim You as Christ, the Lord. bus. The event at the Martin de Porres Center had a luau theme this year. Sisters in Bless in a special way those missionaries who have given attendance included (from left): Sister Eileen Fitzsimmons, OCarm, Sister Philomena their lives to You, to serve You in difficult Schill, OCarm, and Sister Winifred Jordan, OCarm, all of whom serve at Mother An- geline McCrory Manor. Laypersons pictured are (from left) Ardith Mers, Chuck Mers, and often dangerous situations. and Trudy Ohm. Photo courtesy Serra Club of North Columbus Keep them safe, holy, and enthusiastic as they spread the Gospel even to the ends of the earth. Amen. One “Our Father”, one “Hail Mary,” and one Glory Be.” St. Therese of the Child Jesus, pray for us. St. Francis Xavier, pray for us.

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