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November 22, 2020 • FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING • Volume 70:4

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New deacons: Ten men were ordained as permanent deacons for the Diocese of Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Westerville St. Paul the Apostle Church. Their new assignments and coverage of the ordination can be found on Pages 2 and 10

Sacred Heart Congress: The annual Sacred Heart Congress in the diocese took place on Saturday, Nov. 14 at Westerville St. Paul the Apostle Church. The Congress included Mass, Eucharistic Adoration and presentations from various speakers, Page 3

Gifts of faith: Sharon Wong stands at the register in the Marian Gift Shop that she has managed at Westerville St. Paul the Apostle Church since 2011, Page 17

PARISHES, GROUPS PREPARE TO HELP THOSE IN NEED AT THANKSGIVING Pages 12-13 Catholic Times 2 November 22, 2020 Clergy assignments Local news and events Papal Nuncio to visit diocese for televised Guadalupe celebration A diocesan-wide celebration of the place from 10 a.m. to noon, will be ment for Catholic Relief Services. Lisset Mendoza in the diocesan Office Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on televised live on WCMH-TV, Channel Sister Maria Ecclesiae, HSMCJ, of of the Vicar for Hispanic Ministry at Saturday, Dec. 12 at Columbus St. 4 in Columbus, broadcast on La Mega the Daughters of Holy Mary of the (614) 262-7992. Joseph Cathedral will be highlighted Radio 103.1 FM, and livestreamed on Heart of Jesus will be master of cer- by a Mass with Archbishop Christo- YouTube. It will be in Spanish, with emonies. Nursing college earns award phe Pierre, apostolic nuncio (Pope English translation available. Planners of the event are raising Quality Matters (QM) presented its Francis’ representative) for the United The program also will include rec- funds to help pay for the costs of 2020 “Making a Difference for Stu- States, as principal celebrant. itation of the rosary, indigenous dance, equipment, decorations, advertising dents - Outstanding Impact by a High- Because of the coronavirus pan- testimonies and mananitas (morning and other items. If you would like to demic, there will be a limited num- prayers) to the Virgin Mary. The key- become a sponsor or for more infor- ber of invited guests in the cathedral. note speaker will be Roberto Navarro, mation, visit https://columbuscath- However, the event, which will take senior director of U.S. church engage- olic.org/ministerio-latino or contact See LOCAL NEWS, Page 4

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT~Clergy Assignments Schools take part in GivingTuesday The Catholic schools of the Dio- ing the toolkit for the program; choos- Father Paul Noble, from Pastor, Lancaster, effective November 7, 2020. cese of Columbus are taking part in ing a project or mission for which to St. Church, Sunbury, Reverend Mr. Nicholas Klear, the GivingTuesday global generosity raise funds; and directing givers to to medical leave of absence, effective, newly ordained Permanent Deacon, movement on Tuesday, Dec. 1. their online giving account or giving September 23, 2020. to Diaconal Ministry at Our Lady of Gifts donated to the diocese’s Our an address where checks and cash Father Ryan Schmit, to Admin- Lourdes Church, Ada, and Immacu- Catholic Schools tuition assistance may be sent. istrator Pro Tem, St. John Neumann late Conception Church, Kenton, ef- fund on that day and every day pro- Launched in 2012, GivingTuesday Church, Sunbury, continuing as Ad- fective November 7, 2020. vide help to families demonstrating fi- was a simple idea: to create a day that ministrator, Holy Cross Church, Co- Reverend Mr. Victor Nduaguba, nancial need who want their children encourages people to do good. During lumbus, effective September 23, 2020. newly ordained Permanent Deacon, to have a Catholic elementary and the past eight years, it has become a Father Michael Watson, from to Diaconal Ministry at St. Timothy secondary education. Support for the global movement that inspires hun- Leave of Absence to Associate Admin- Church, Columbus, effective Novem- fund makes a high-quality, faith-based dreds of millions of people to give, istrator, Our Lady of Perpetual Help ber 7, 2020. education accessible and affordable collaborate and celebrate generosity. Church, Grove City, effective Novem- Reverend Mr. Mark O’Loughlin, for many students attending the dio- People demonstrate generosity ber 1, 2020. newly ordained Permanent Deacon, to cese’s 42 elementary and 11 second- in many ways on GivingTuesday. Reverend Mr. Daniel Dowler, new- Diaconal Ministry at St. Cecilia Church, ary schools in 15 of its 23 counties. Whether it’s helping a neighbor or ly ordained Permanent Deacon, to Di- Columbus, effective November 7, 2020. Each of the 53 schools receives tui- stranger, showing up for people or for aconal Ministry at St. Andrew Church, Reverend Mr. Christopher Walsh, tion assistance funds from efforts such an issue we care about, or giving to Columbus, effective November 7, newly ordained Permanent Deacon, as GivingTuesday. This year, the need causes in which we believe, every act 2020. to Diaconal Ministry at St. Matthew is greater than ever because of the of generosity counts. Reverend Mr. James Elchert, new- Church, Gahanna, effective November “GivingTuesday inspires people ly ordained Permanent Deacon, to 7, 2020. coronavirus pandemic. Diaconal Ministry at St. Joan of Arc Reverend Mr. Eric Wright, newly As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, all around the world to embrace their Church, Powell, effective November ordained Permanent Deacon, to Di- the diocesan Catholic Schools Office power to drive progress around the 7, 2020. aconal Ministry at St. Francis de Sales is able to receive gifts in a variety of causes they care about, not just on Reverend Mr. Jesus Figueroa, Church, Newark, effective November ways. Those who are interested in one day but throughout the year.” newly ordained Permanent Deacon, to 7, 2020. joining the schools’ GivingTuesday said Asha Curran, GivingTuesday’s Diaconal Ministry at St. Mary Mag- Reverend Mr. Douglas Yglesias, initiative may visit columbuscatholic- chief executive officer and co-found- dalene Church, Columbus, effective newly ordained Permanent Deacon, to giving.org/tuition-assistance. er. “With national and community November 7, 2020. Diaconal Ministry at St. Brendan the Parishes and other diocesan orga- leaders, millions of organizations and Reverend Mr. Jeffrey Hurdley, Navigator Church, Hilliard, effective nizations also are invited to take part countless givers of all kinds, Giv- newly ordained Permanent Deacon, to November 7, 2020. in the GivingTuesday initiative. Jen- ingTuesday is creating a shared space Diaconal Ministry at St. Mark Church, na Zins, events coordinator of the where we can see the radical implica- diocesan Office of Development and tions of a more generous world.” CORRECTION Planning, said they may do so by es- More information about Giv- A story in the Nov. 8 Catholic Times which said Sharon Lieb is office manager of Buckeye Lake tablishing a way of giving; registering ingTuesday is available from Zins or Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Heath St. Leonard churchSes is incorrect. She holds that position as a GivingTuesday organization at Tiffiney Hatem at (614) 241-2550. only at the Buckeye Lake church. www.givingtuesday.org; download-

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Blessings from enthroning an image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in homes were emphasized during the ninth an- nual Sacred Heart Congress on Satur- day, Nov. 14 at Westerville St. Paul the Apostle Church. The event was organized by the Columbus-based Sacred Heart En- thronement Network, which provides instructions and resources enabling individuals and families to conduct a simple ceremony in which an image of Jesus’ Sacred Heart is enthroned in their homes. Jennifer Mulligan, head of work- Father Jonathan Wilson, pastor at Westerville St. Paul the Apos- Jeanne and John Swisher offer a missionary testimony on the place and school enthronements for tle Church, makes a presentation at the Sacred Heart Congress. Sacred Heart Enthronement Network. CT photos by Ken Snow the network, emceed the event, ac- knowledging husband and wife Chuck and Joann Wilson and Father Stash Dailey, pastor at Columbus Holy Family Church, the network’s found- ers. Mulligan said viewers worldwide were tuning into the congress via livestream, including some in Califor- nia, Vermont, London and Singapore. Bishop Robert Brennan then cele- brated Mass. In his homily, he said, “The mystery of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is that the Lord draws us in. He draws us into his heart. He draws us to the center of who he is. … The Lord Jesus comes among us to invite us close to his heart to heal our wounds.” He said he feels fortunate to belong Brenda Lombardi, a parishioner at Powell St. Joan of Arc Church, prays during the recita- Emily Jaminet, author of newly released to a diocese where the Sacred Heart tion of the Divine Praises led at the steps of the altar by Father Stash Dailey. “Secrets of the Sacred Heart,” speaks. devotion is so strong. “It’s such a blessing for me to be part of some- thing so alive and so filled with faith.” After Mass, Father Jonathan Wil- son, pastor of St. Paul and son of Chuck and Joann Wilson, spoke. He said an inspiration for the Sacred Heart Congress was his grandfather who, after retiring, converted his basement workbench into a Sacred Heart plaque-making station. “He literally made thousands of plaques that went all over the world,” Father Wilson said, “including to Calcutta, India, the home of Mother Teresa and the home for the dying.” He shared his parish’s mission state- ment, “Called to Holiness,” and said that seeking holiness should be at the The Bridgettine Sisters (Order of the Most Holy Savior of St. Bishop Robert Brennan delivers the homily at a Mass to start the center of everyone’s life, particularly Bridget of ) were among the congregants. Sacred Heart Congress on Saturday, Nov. 14. during these troubling times. “The only proper response to evil Father Wilson said a strong tempta- When things bother us, he said, we sionaries for the Sacred Heart En- is embracing our call to holiness,” he tion exists to fixate on the darkness in should more deeply embrace our call thronement Network who have helped said. “Yes, we need to be aware of the the world. to holiness. “Today, we’re here at the more than 100 families enthrone the reality of evil, but I’d like to have evil However, “if we’re so focused on Sacred Heart Congress, and one of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in their homes. in my peripheral vision. I’m aware that the darkness, and we’re ceasing to be ways we can be centered on Christ is They’re currently raising money for it’s there, but I don’t want to focus on focused on the person of Jesus, then the Sacred Heart devotion.” it because (Hebrews 12:2) says, ‘Keep we are incapable of bringing his light Speaking next were husband and your eyes fixed on Jesus.’” into the world.” wife John and Jeanne Swisher, mis- See CONGRESS, Page 20 Catholic Times 4 November 22, 2020 Giving thanks in prison for God’s many blessings By Michele Williams acknowledged the milestone with gift in trying. To make some conversa- an undercurrent of gratitude for what bags for us. They contained socks, tions easier and more comfortable, I God has done and will do for me. He Thanksgiving is upon us and the headbands, soap, shampoo and a implemented a rule called “The Seal is with me in these circumstances. He question of the day usually is: What handwritten thank you note. Colorful of Visiting Hall,” which means what reminds me that each day only has 24 are you thankful for? It’s usually easy socks and headbands are like gold in is said in prison stays in prison. Prob- hours. Most important, He tells me to come up with an answer, but this prison! Quite honestly, though, I was ably one of the best ideas I ever had! that home is Heaven and He has a year, nothing has been usual or easy. most touched by the note and will Everyone can openly share their mis- room prepared for me. COVID has changed how I live my keep it for years to come. I’m just sen- takes and regrets, dreams and secrets, Knowing that prison is not the end and life in prison and how I perceive the timental that way. and we all can leave our visit feeling my much-anticipated return to society importance of certain things. At the This year, I am thankful for the safe and accepted. is a new beginning keeps my cup filled heart of the matter is giving thanks to visits I have had over the past 26 1/2 St. Paul wrote, “In all circumstanc- with gratitude. Knowing that Heaven is God for His blessings and goodness years. Visiting hall closed in March es, give thanks, for this is the will of The End makes my cup overflow! regardless of my circumstances. and will not reopen until sometime God for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thess What happens between now and This year, I am thankful for my job. next year. It has been a devastating 5:18). So this year I am fundamentally then is ultimately up to God, so I have I work on the COVID mask-making blow. However, I consider myself ex- thankful for God’s forgiveness, love to thank and trust Him for that too. I team at the Ohio Reformatory for tremely blessed and downright lucky and mercy. They reach through the Iike to model Blessed Solanus Casey, Women. Having a solid, essential job to have had 1,566 visits since my ar- fences, the razor wire, the steel bars a Capuchin friar who told people to to go to every day is a blessing. I am rival in prison. and the concrete walls to get to my “Thank God in advance.” I trust that well aware that many people in Ohio My family and friends have been heart. God loves me even though I am God has plans for my life, even though don’t have a job and I can’t imagine relentless in their dedication and ef- in prison! He forgave my sins and He I don’t know what they are yet, and I their stress and struggle. forts to see me. They have continual- sent his son to prove it! How can I do thank Him in advance because I know Our mask making began as a cha- ly made the trek to Marysville with- anything less than give thanks? His plans will be perfect. otic frenzy in March and we felt the out complaint, sacrificing their time, Yes, my circumstances are lousy. weight of ORW’s world on our shoul- money and energy so we can be to- Yes, some days are 37 hours long. Michele Williams is an inmate at ders. As the months ensued, we set- gether for three precious hours. Yes, I am homesick – especially late- the Ohio Reformatory for Women in tled into a calmer rhythm and enjoy There is an approval process for visi- ly. But I am called to live this life with Marysville. our work much more. I know we are tors and reservations are required. Seat- ultimately being called by God to do ing is limited, crowded and noisy, but the best we can with what we have I’d give anything to be there with some- for His people in here. The demand one today. I really need a hug and visit- for masks is constant because we are ing hall is the only place I can get one. mandated to wear them all day long Imagine a technology-free zone – unless we are eating or sleeping. And no cell phones, no computers or de- every six weeks, all inmates receive a vices, not even fancy watches are al- new one. Talk about job security! lowed. For me, being in the presence I also know God is helping us be- of my visitor makes the overall ugli- cause even though all of our materials ness of prison fade a little. But for my and sewing machines are donated we visitor, the rest of the world, high tech DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS have never completely run out. We as it is, disappears because they have have burned up eight sewing machines in fact entered my no-tech world. That St. Charles Preparatory School, Grades 9-12, Catholic College Preparatory School located in in eight months and used almost all our dictates real, face-to-face discussions Columbus, Ohio fabric, but something always appears with no distractions. How ironically when we need it most. Whether it is a fortunate for us! Job Description: One of God’s gifts is to have healthy St. Charles is seeking an energetic, principled, creative individual to lead its efforts to attract bag of fabric from someone’s closet, or students to attend a school that turns young boys into men. The school is recognized for its a well-loved used machine, God has relationships with other people. Vis- iting with my family and friends has rigorous academic program, as well as a strong Catholic identity. The school currently enrolls about steadily supplied our needs. It reminds 560 boys and is able to draw from all of Franklin county and its surrounding areas. The Director of me of the jar of oil and jug of flour that honored and fostered that gift and I Admissions will report directly to the Principal. The Director of Admissions will: didn’t run out in 1 Kings 17:16. have never taken it for granted. Amid On Oct. 7, we made our 10,000th the funny anecdotes and light-hearted • Facilitate open houses and individual family visits to campus; mask. Whew! In an unprecedented stories is gut-level, honest sharing. • Visit grade schools and middle schools that feed into St. Charles; move, the warden and her deputies There is nowhere to hide and no sense • Create marketing and publications related to recruitment (videos, digital marketing, social media); LOCAL NEWS, continued from Page 2 • Coordinate annual academic scholarship test; er Education Organization” award to their academic journey.” • Conduct student interviews as part of the admission process; Mount Carmel College of Nursing Jami Nininger, associate dean for • Coordinate admission website (MCCN) virtually during the QM an- graduate and distance education, and Qualifications: nual conference. her team have led MCCN’s effort to BA Degree minimum.2-3 years of admission experience The ideal candidate will have previous “Adapting our learning environ- evolve online learning capabilities for experience in Catholic education and the desire to create a plan to increase enrollment over the ment to continue meeting our stu- students in its online RN-to-BSN pro- next 2-3 years. This individual must be articulate and support the mission of the school and must dents’ needs for an exceptional col- gram, which enables registered nurses be a superb writer and oral communicator. In addition to believing in the importance of diversity in lege experience has been challenging to earn a Bachelor of Science degree a school, this individual must be a leader respected by students, faculty and parents. in the current health crisis,” said Dr. in nursing in as few as 12 months. Kathleen Williamson, MCCN presi- QM is a global organization leading Please send resume to: dent and academic dean. “Our facul- quality assurance in online and inno- Mr. John O’Neil, Academic Dean ty and staff have embraced this as an vative digital teaching and learning St. Charles Preparatory School opportunity to reimagine and advance environments. Each year, it recogniz- 2010 E. Broad St. our online and hybrid learning capa- es individuals and groups that focus Columbus, Ohio 43209 bilities, keeping our students engaged on student success through following [email protected] and moving successfully forward in QM’s standards. November 22, 2020 Catholic Times 5 Encyclical urges humanity to move beyond ‘sibling rivalry’ It is November. We continue to live with the ef- and are directed to individuals and peoples. There fects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cases and hospi- FAITH IN ACTION is also a ‘commanded’ love, expressed in those acts talizations are increasing. Family members are still Mark Huddy of charity that spur people to create more sound in- separated by travel restrictions, and limited access stitutions, more just regulations, more supportive Mark Huddy is the Episcopal Moderator for to long term care facilities. We have had a nation- Catholic Charities and the Office for Social Con- structures. It follows that ‘it is an equally indispens- al election that has reflected many of the divisions cerns in the Diocese of Columbus. able act of love to strive to organize and structure in our society between rural and urban, between society so that one’s neighbor will not find himself red and blue, between those on the right and those dark clouds that cast shadows upon our world. Dis- in poverty.’ It is an act of charity to assist some- on the left. In the larger world, new conflicts are couragement, polarization, racism, the discarding one suffering, but it is also an act of charity, even if emerging, religious intolerance is escalating, and of others, violence and fear top the list. And yet he we do not know that person, to work to change the long-standing treaties and accords are being dis- speaks to us of an extraordinary hope, born of the social conditions that caused his or her suffering.” mantled. And so, reading the signs of the times, it reality that we are all children of the same Father (F.T., #186) would not be a stretch to say that we are a dysfunc- who calls us to be our brothers and sisters keepers. Pope Francis sees that the path to heal the wounds tional human family. Pope Francis helps us to see this calling that tran- of our society is built with the pavers of renewed But, it is November. In the Church, we celebrate scends borders and group identities more clearly in encounter and social dialogue, laid upon the foun- the unity of the Body of Christ in the Church tri- his explication of the parable of the Good Samari- dation of truth, acknowledgment of the other, kind- umphant, the Church suffering and the Church mil- tan. He asks us to go beyond our individual limita- ness and forgiveness. He closes with an appeal for itant, as we observe All Saints and All Souls days. tions by being open to a love for others that consis- peace, justice and fraternity that he made together On Nov. 21, we celebrate the Presentation of Mary, tently seeks their good, and moves us with a special with the Grand Iman Ahmed Al-Tayyeb at the In- mother of us all. And the day after, we celebrate the urgency when they are in need. This kind of love is ternational Meeting for Peace in 2013 and with two feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Uni- essential in the creation of right relationships and beautiful prayers. verse, who has reconciled us with God the Father impels us toward a universal communion. This column is only meant to serve as an encour- of us all. While many of us may feel that we have had agement to read and reread this amazing encyclical, Perhaps that is why the timing of Pope Francis’ enough of politics, Pope Francis, quoting Pope Pius which is much richer than herein described, and new encyclical Fratelli Tutti (On Fraternity and So- XI and St. Thomas Aquinas, calls us to a type of which is a wonderful antidote to the sibling rival- cial Friendship) issued on the vigil of the Feast of politics that is rooted in political charity. He goes on ries that plague the human family in our day. To find St. Francis, October 3, 2020 seems so appropriate. to explain: “There is a kind of love that is ‘elicited’: a copy online go to: https://www.usccb.org/fratel- Pope Francis begins by identifying many of the its acts proceed directly from the virtue of charity li-tutti.

Proteja La Dignidad Humana Únase a la Iglesia para terminar definitivamente con la pobreza en toda la nación Join the Church in bringing a lasting end to poverty across our nation El 18/19 de noviembre, por favor contribuya a la 21/22 On November 18/19,21/22, please give to the Campaña Católica para el Catholic Campaign for Desarrollo Humano Para mayor información o para participar en el trabajo de la CCDH, Human Development favor de contactar a la directora diocesana Srta. Erin Cordle For more information, or to get involved in the work of CCHD, al teléfono 614.241.2540, o al correo electrónico contact diocesan director, Erin Cordle, [email protected], at 614.241.2540, or [email protected], o al nuestro portal electrónico www.usccb.org/cchd Visit the CCHD website: www.usccb.org/cchd Catholic Times 6 November 22, 2020 Strong faith needed to defy today’s religious persecution “Viva Cristo Rey!” In some nations, Christians are living in an age “Long live Christ the King!” that has been called “white martyrdom,” where no As the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Christ EDITOR’S REFLECTIONS blood is shed but yet the faithful are persecuted for the King and the final Sunday of a liturgical year on Doug Bean living authentic Catholic lives in a world that in- Nov. 22, those words resonate in our minds, partic- creasing rejects religion and morality. ularly during these unsettling times. Our Catholic ground to offer the sacraments. Father Pro wore all Recently published studies indicate that Chris- faith provides an antidote to the anxiety that most sorts of disguises to avoid detection. Fellow padres tians have faced some form of harassment in 145 of us feel in these pandemic-upended, post-election in rural areas suffered martyrdom in large numbers of 198 countries in the world. According to Open days. because they refused to leave their flocks. Doors USA’s 2020 World Watch List report, within A day later, on Monday, Nov. 23, the Church in- Father Pro was falsely accused of a bombing at- the past year 2,983 Christians were killed for their cludes on its calendar the feast of Blessed Miguel tempt and sentenced to execution. As he went be- faith, 9,488 churches and other Christian buildings Agustin Pro as an optional memorial for Mass. Fa- fore a firing squad, he prayed for and forgave his attacked, 3,711 believers detained without trial, ar- ther Pro was martyred on Nov. 23, 1927, in Mexico executioners. He raised his arms to the same posi- rested, sentenced or imprisoned. Sadly, “Christian during the brutal persecution of heroic Catholics tion as Jesus on the cross, holding a rosary in one persecution is higher today than at any other time in and suppression of the Church by an anti-clerical hand and a crucifix in the other. His last words were modern history,” Open Doors wrote. government that tried to wipe out religion in the “Viva Cristo Rey.” The recent U.S. election seemed to make clear country. The martyred priest was still alive after being shot that religious freedom and defending the rights of You might remember For Greater Glory, a riv- multiple times, and it took a bullet at point-blank vulnerable unborn children are not the highest pri- eting motion picture that played in theaters world- range to send him to his earthly death. A published orities for a majority of Americans, including those wide in 2012. If you haven’t seen the film or don’t picture of a soldier firing that final shot emboldened who identify as Catholics, and also for religious know the story, it depicts the Cristero War that start- the Cristeros. Thousands defied the government and leaders and politicians who profess to be Catholic. ed in 1926 after the Mexican government attempted turned out for his funeral, shouting, “Viva Cristo You might be inclined to believe that threats to re- to suppress the Church. Some scenes in the movie Rey.” ligious freedom aren’t a problem in America. May- are agonizing to watch, particularly those that show Nearly 100 years later, Christian martyrs continue be that was the case in the past, but not these days. women and children dying, but at the same time to die for their faith in China, Africa and elsewhere And it could get much worse. their martyrdom reflects the ultimate sacrifice made throughout the world. Violence has increased re- Consider religious organizations being forced to by innocent people. cently in Europe against Catholics and Christians. provide abortion coverage or abortifacients (drugs Ordinary citizens, with no military training and Just last month, three Catholics were murdered in to induce abortion), or to accept same-sex civ- armed only with rudimentary weapons and great . il unions. Be on the lookout for social media and faith, banded together to battle government troops Be honest and ask yourself, “Would I be willing Big Tech censorship of messages that convey the in defense of their religious freedom. Thousands to die for my faith if called upon to do so?” Most of truths of the faith, such as the sanctity of marriage upon thousands gave their lives for their faith, in- us will not be called to the same type of martyrdom between one man and one woman. cluding many religious and priests such as Father as Blessed Pro, but think about how you’d react if May Christ the King protect us and guide the Pro. someone mocked Jesus or Catholicism. Would you Church in the face of these threats, and may Blessed The public celebration of Mass was suspended be willing to defend Christ and the infallible teach- Miguel Pro and the martyrs inspire us to faithfully in August 1926. Priests were not allowed to dress ings of the Church in an uncomfortable situation? serve the Lord with all that we have. as clerics. They risked their lives by going under- “Viva Cristo Rey!” Gifting with intention requires thought, so let’s settle in With the holiday season approaching, a desire ex- tentionally. ists to return to our roots as a people of gratitude ALL THAT WE HAVE Intentional love is a person-first love. “Intention” and joy. These fall and winter holidays bring nos- MaryBeth Eberhard means to be deliberate. We think outside our desire talgic memories of gathering together. Memories MaryBeth Eberhard writes about marriage, life ex- to show our love in one specific way and breathe of family traditions draw us closer, and we long to periences of a large family and special needs. She hope into demonstrating our feelings in a vulnera- re-create them year after year. attends Sunbury St. John Neumann Church. ble way. The hope is that both the giver and receiver This pandemic year, however, will be different. feel recognized, loved and truly known. It must be. With the need for gatherings to be more thing that would enhance that time together? It’s so Gifting intentionally requires sacrifice of time, intimate and the hustle and bustle of stores dying important to me as a mother and a teacher to form talents and treasure. It requires us to sometimes down, this season I’d like to propose taking time to my children to be intentional. forgo the shiny and bright and look for the unique teach the art of being intentional. Intentionality stems from sincerity. During this and understated. I am reminded of the passage in Just recently, I sat my children down and asked pandemic, I believe we are seeking community scripture where Elijah is waiting to hear God. He them to consider their Christmas lists carefully this and to draw closer to one another relationally. As goes out to the mountaintop as the Lord is going to year. I suggested no Amazon surfing or catalog I choose a gift, I am seeking to know you better, to pass by. A great wind blows, but the Lord was not browsing. As they went to make their lists for whom bless you and to bring you joy. Many of these ques- in the wind. A large earthquake occurs, but the Lord they are making or buying presents, I suggested an tions can be asked as we place things on our list for was not in the earthquake. A large fire flares up, but emphasis on really praying into what moments you receiving. What truly brings us joy? What brings us the Lord was not in the fire. After the fire, a gentle have shared with that person. peace? What unites us as a family? breeze is felt. Here Elijah encounters the King of What do they truly enjoy? How personal can you As a teacher, I like to activate prior knowledge Kings. be when choosing a gift that speaks to something when I introduce a topic. “What do you already I think it is in the still and quiet where intentional- special between the two of you? Do you know know?” We write it out. Then I ask, “What do you ity lives. This holiday season, may we step outside something they need? What makes them really want to know?” And we finish our learning with, of the winds, earthquakes and fires surrounding us laugh? What do you love about this person? Why do “What have we learned?” I carry this practice into and into the peace and joy of a life lived in service you like spending time with them? Is there some- my parenting as I teach my family how to love in- and gratitude. November 22, 2020 Catholic Times 7 Should I get vaccinated? Recently, many people have been reaching out Fortunately, none of the 2020-2021 flu vaccines with questions about vaccines. So I thought it would uses aborted fetal material, a common concern as be helpful to mention some of the most common MAKING SENSE OF BIOETHICS the winter season draws near. However, even if they ones and try to provide some answers. Father Tad Pacholczyk did, it would be ethically permissible to receive the Are there sound medical reasons to oppose vac- Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned his doctorate in neurosci- vaccine as an end user, as explained. cination? There can be, but vaccines typically pro- ence from Yale and did post-doctoral work at Harvard. He is a If a vaccine for COVID-19 becomes available, priest of the diocese of Fall River, MA, and serves as the Director vide a path toward individual protection and herd of Education at The National Catholic Bioethics Center in Phila- would we be obliged as Christians and as citizens immunity that involves less burden and risk than delphia. See www.ncbcenter.org and www.fathertad.com. to take it to defeat the spread of the virus? Each becoming infected with a disease. Today’s child- person must evaluate his or her individual situation hood vaccination schedule protects against more and make a good prudential judgment regarding the than a dozen different diseases. Some individuals, Are there ethical reasons not to receive vaccines? benefit-to-burden ratio when accepting a COVID-19 though, may need to decline vaccines if they have a Certain concerns of conscience arise when cell lines vaccine. For example, health care workers who compromised immune system or an allergy to one derived from abortions are used in the development have not been exposed to COVID-19 should seri- of the ingredients. When a vaccine is determined to and production of vaccines. Vaccines should not be ously consider the benefits of getting vaccinated, be safe and effective, it will often make sense for manufactured in this way, and pharmaceutical com- and their workplace may even require it. The elder- healthy individuals to choose, on their own initia- panies should not make use of these fetal cell lines. ly and other vulnerable populations should carefully tive, to get immunized. The Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the consider the benefits as well. For younger individu- Are vaccines safe? The safety profile of vaccines Faith has noted, however, that when vaccines have als with very low chances of detrimental outcomes, is typically verified by extensive clinical trials in- been produced this way, it is morally permissible to there may be less urgency, particularly if they do volving more than 30,000 participants. Even af- receive them. When equivalent alternative vaccines not have any contact with vulnerable populations. ter successful safety testing, children or adults can that don’t rely on such cell lines are available, how- Governments should not compel citizens to accept develop symptoms or problems, apparently from ever, those should clearly be the preferred option. COVID-19 vaccinations, but rather inform them of an inoculation they received. When the problem is Why wouldn’t it be wrong to receive a vaccine the benefits and risks while encouraging them to further investigated, it may turn out to be a separate made from aborted fetal cell lines? No moral evil carefully decide for themselves. health issue unrelated to vaccination. Still, vaccines is committed by those who get inoculated with vac- What about the new technologies behind RNA vac- are not a zero-risk proposal, and on rare occasions, cines made from problematic cell lines; rather those cines that have never been used before in humans? adverse events do occur. No medical intervention is who originally exploited aborted children for their The criteria for vaccine safety and efficacy are gen- ever completely risk-free. The risk of complications cells, or established pharmaceutical company pol- erally well established and won’t differ fundamen- or side effects from vaccines, being reasonably low icies that rely on the abortion-derived cells, com- tally for a COVID-19 RNA vaccine when compared overall, can be deemed acceptable when compared mit moral evils. The one receiving the vaccine has with other more standard types of vaccines. In light to the prospect of complications that may arise from no causal connection to these wrongful decisions of the various studies that have already been done in the disease itself. For generations, some of those made previously by others, and the end user cannot animals, and presupposing rigorous human clinical complications included family members living in an be held culpable for their wrongdoing. Even so, the trials, it should soon become clear whether mRNA iron lung after being ravaged by polio, married indi- Vatican emphasizes that when we receive vaccines vaccines are as safe and effective as other vaccines. viduals rendered infertile from mumps, and infants manufactured in this way, we should take steps to These kinds of questions about vaccinations and dying due to whooping cough. Recent generations register our disagreement and call on pharmaceu- human health merit attention, as they manifest an have been shielded from these types of devastating tical companies to reformulate their vaccines using important desire for sound scientific information outcomes through the availability of vaccines. alternative and ethically acceptable cell sources. and ethical clarity. Jesus models the ideal of the servant-king Even with my usual activity restricted by an ev- mands or hang out with those in power. He didn’t er-worsening pandemic, time has passed quickly GRACE IN THE MOMENT have a place to rest his head. He led by example. for me. The liturgical year is drawing to a close this Mary Van Balen The poor and marginalized were his companions. Sunday with the Feast of Christ the King. Then the Jesus was a man of both action and prayer. He new year begins with Advent. preached, healed, fed, walked, and sat with others. I’ve never warmed up to the image of Christ the And when he prayed, he didn’t sit in a privileged King. “King” has too many political overtones. depends on the people. place but more likely on a rock in the wilderness. Images of a stern king enthroned and bedecked in It isn’t about exteriority but what’s in the heart, In our particular time and place in a world rav- robes and a gleaming crown, maybe with one hand for that is where the kingdom resides, where the aged by pandemic and political turmoil, the call is grasping a scepter, a symbol of power, have put me Word is spoken and takes root and grows. The signs to follow this Servant-King. The power to be wield- off. It seems an odd segue into the celebration of of the kingdom are love, service, joy, peace, will- ed is that of love, prayer, and service. Jesus pro- the ongoing Incarnation and the remembrance of ingness to suffer for the good of others. God sows vides the job description in Sunday’s gospel. When Jesus’s birth in poverty. this Word-seed in human hearts. It has power to he does “sit on his glorious throne,” the criteria for Kings and kingship have a long history, including grow and transform every person and through them judgment is love in service. Did you feed the hun- the Judeo/Christian tradition. Samuel resisted the works to transform the world. gry and give drink to the thirsty? Did you clothe the people’s desire to have a king. Their reasoning – The kingdom is both/and. Already here and yet naked and visit the prisoners? What did you do to because everyone else has one – seemed shaky. But to come. “Already here” because the Holy One has open yourself to love and then give it away? a king they got, for a while. placed a bit of Divinity in everyone. “Yet to come” If I were asked to create an image of Christ the I suppose there have been genuinely good kings because it must grow with cooperation and surrender. King, it would be of a person busy taking care of (and queens) over the centuries, but the associated The kingdom is Presence and Possibility. All cre- others. Ordinary attire would replace robes and trappings of power and wealth are hard to overlook. ation exists in the embrace of the Christ – “The soul crowns. The scepter would be gone, and if a hand And they do tend to corrupt. is in God and God in the soul, just as the fish is was free at all, it would hold a shepherd’s staff In his lifetime, Jesus resisted the title of king, and in the sea and the sea in the fish.” (St. Catherine or maybe food to be given away, a stethoscope, a when people clamored to make him one, he made of Siena) All creation, including human beings, is cooking pot, seeds, a pen, a book, a brush. Whatev- himself scarce. Of course, the “kingdom of God” is becoming – “Above all, trust in the slow work of er one needs to be who they are created to be. To do central to his message. But it is a kingdom unlike God.” (Pierre Teilhard de Chardin) their work in bringing the kingdom. any earthly kingdom: there is room for all. It isn’t Jesus modeled the servant-king. He didn’t sit on For Mary’s book of Advent/Christmas columns, observable. It’s a work in progress, and the progress a throne or live in opulence or control with com- contact Zip Publishing at 614-485-0721. Catholic Times 8 November 22, 2020 Hard lessons of the McCarrick situation From the day it was announced that the Vatican which one simply did not call out the other members would conduct an investigation into the career of for- THE CATHOLIC DIFFERENCE of the club, privately or publicly. He used it, knowing mer Washington cardinal-archbishop Theodore Mc- George Weigel of the Vatican’s reluctance to take disciplinary action Carrick (compelled to renounce his cardinalate and against cardinals. subsequently laicized for sexual abuse and the abuse George Weigel is the Distinguished Senior As he gamed the system while climbing the hi- of power), it seemed unlikely that the McCarrick Re- Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Cen- erarchical ladder, he also deployed his exceptional port would fully please anyone. That intuition hard- ter in Washington, D.C. capacity for self-promotion. He was never really the ened as two years passed without any report. During ` all-powerful “kingmaker” he was thought to be. But that period, I also came to the view that, whatever the he was quite willing to use that perception (which he report reported about details, it would not alter the ba- trates more than the demonic power of deception, cultivated) as protection, just as he used the equal- sic outline of this tawdry tale: Theodore McCarrick is however. McCarrick’s deceptions operated within a ly bogus and self-promoting claim that he was some a narcissistic, pathological liar; pathological liars fool cultural matrix that enabled him to avoid the conse- sort of secret Vatican diplomatic agent and was thus people; Theodore McCarrick fooled a lot of people. quences of his depredations for decades. That dys- protected in Rome – a longstanding, auto-generat- The McCarrick Report did not, it turns out, please functional culture – a clerical caste system that is a ed myth that the McCarrick Report demolishes, not everyone, even as the world press weirdly turned it betrayal of the integrity of the priesthood and episco- least in regard to China. into an assault on John Paul II. But it certainly un- pate – must be confronted and uprooted, as the Church The evangelical answer to the deep reform of the derscored that McCarrick was a singularly accom- purifies itself of the sin of clerical sexual abuse in or- clerical caste system comes from the Lord himself: plished deceiver. der to get on with the mission of evangelization. “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his Among those he deceived were many highly intel- Theodore McCarrick knew the clerical caste sys- fault, between you and him alone … But if he does ligent people, more than a few holy people, and a lot tem from the inside and used it assiduously. He used not listen, take one or two others along with you, of the progressive U.S. Catholic world, for whom he it, knowing that he would be unwittingly protected that every word may be confirmed by the evidence was both hero and fundraiser – much as the similarly by decent men who simply could not imagine a priest of two or three witnesses. If he refuses to listen to disgraced Marcial Maciel deceived many traditional- or bishop behaving as he did. He used it, knowing the them, tell it to the Church” (Matthew 18:15-17). That ly inclined Catholics for decades. There is no safe ha- reluctance of seminarian-victims to jeopardize their ethic of fraternal challenge and correction must be ven on the spectrum of Catholic opinion where one’s hopes for priestly ordination by making his repulsive inculcated in future priests in seminaries. Bishops perceptions and judgments are armor-plated against behavior known. He used it, knowing that many bish- must insist upon it with their presbyterates, making deceivers. For their wickedness is a manifestation ops deemed public “scandal” more damaging to the clear that evangelical, fraternal correction extends to of the work of the Great Deceiver, whom St. John Church than sexual predation. He used it, knowing priests challenging the bishop when conscience and described as “deceiver of the whole world” (Reve- that other clergymen were ashamed of how they had the good of the Church demand it. lation 12:9). It would be well to keep this common strayed and had no stomach for confronting others, And that ethic must be lived within the episcopate vulnerability to deception in mind in the future – and even after they had cooperated with God’s grace and itself. Without it, “collegiality” is a hollow slogan as some, alas, try to use the McCarrick Report as am- returned to integrity of life. He used it, knowing that that enables betrayals of Christ and Christ’s people, munition in various internecine Catholic struggles. the presbyterate to which he belonged, whom the pastors are called to protect from the Great The shameful story of Theodore McCarrick illus- and the American episcopate he sought (unsuccess- Deceiver and his accomplices. fully) to dominate, often functioned as men’s clubs in Accountability is important in spiritual growth One way to start a new habit is to groups, Christian music concerts, the number of times I have said that ask a family member or friend to help scripture study and more that I would God worked through a person to get us with accountability. For example, HOLY AND HEALTHY never have experienced. 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We Thanks to spiritual friends, I’ve at- Serving Columbus Diocese and others since 1974 have some relatives who are Catholic, tended retreats, pilgrimages, prayer November 22, 2020 Catholic Times 9 Sister says God’s plan leads us to happiness By Tim Puet Sacred Heart Congress, the Catholic Women’s Con- Catholic Times Reporter ANSWERING GOD’S CALL ference and the Marian Dinner for young women considering a vocation to the religious life. The sis- Answering God’s Call profiles the life of a priest, deacon or ters also have been guests on St. Gabriel Catholic “God has a mission for each of us that leads to professed religious sister in the Diocese of Columbus. Radio and have given talks in which they shared happiness,” said Sister John Paul Maher, OP, prin- their Education in Virtue approach to living as a dis- cipal of Worthington St. Michael School. She found “What I love ciple of Christ. that mission in the discovery of her vocation to re- most about St. Mi- Until recently, Worthington was the congregation’s ligious life. chael’s is the won- only Ohio location. This year, four Dominican Sis- “After graduating from Franciscan University derful students and ters of Mary began teaching at St. Michael School of Steubenville, I knew I was being called to some a school communi- in Findlay, about 80 miles northwest of Columbus. kind of life that incorporated supporting the mission ty that is support- The congregation has more than 150 sisters from 34 of the Church, but I wasn’t sure what the next step ive of our mission states, as well as Canada, with an average age of 32. would be,” said Sister John Paul, a member of the of educating and It has outgrown its original motherhouse in Ann Ar- Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucha- forming students bor and in 2019 opened a priory near Austin, Texas. rist. Sisters from her congregation have taught at in virtue,” she said. The sisters also are expanding an online presence the school since being invited to come to the Dio- “Parents are appre- and looking at other new ways of sharing the Gospel, cese of Columbus by Bishop Frederick Campbell in ciative of our ap- which can be found on their Lumen Ecclesiae digi- 2011. The congregation was founded in Ann Arbor, proach to educating tal site at goledigital.org. The site includes podcasts, Michigan in 1997. the whole child. videos, live streaming and a learning portal, with an “As I learned about the Dominican Sisters of “The most last- emphasis on sharing God’s loving plan for salvation, Mary’s commitment to respond to Pope St. John ing gift we can or the kerygma, at goledigital.org/kerygma. Paul II’s call for a New Evangelization and through give our students Sister John Paul Maher, OP “We have nothing but gratitude for the people prayer, I realized God was calling me to religious is the opportunity who have supported us in the years we’ve been at life in their community,” she said. “Looking back, for them to see, as St. Michael,” Sister John Paul said. “We’re thrilled I realize that the community had not even been I did, that God has at the growth and focus on evangelization happen- founded when I first began praying to be open to a plan for each one of them that will lead to their ing in the diocese, encouraged by Bishop (Robert) God’s will for my life, even if it involved a religious happiness and that living virtuously will allow them Brennan.” vocation. It was all in God’s providence to answer to find that happiness and pass it on to others.” The Dominican Sisters of Mary offer vocation prayers in His way and in His time.” Sister John Paul is one of five members of her discernment retreats three times a year. To learn Sister John Paul made her final vows as a Domin- community at St. Michael. Besides their work at more or to talk with a sister about discernment, visit ican Sister of Mary in 2008 and came to Worthing- the school, they support the Church in the diocese www.sistersofmary.org or email vocations@sister- ton in 2015. through prayer and by attending events such as the sofmary.org. Christ is with us as we help those who are suffering By Dana Giddens doing because she was not alone. are more important and preclude us from accepting This once intrinsically stunning woman was carry- the truth, Jesus will be with us. Is it possible that Jesus is with us on earth? I ing her cross. Without full knowledge of the truth, the would argue that Our Lord is always among those stroke she suffered many years ago, coupled with the who are suffering because the journey to the foot of natural aging process, transformed her from a cynical the cross is revealed through suffering. Even more adult to a little girl learning how to speak and reason. It beautiful is that we can console those who suffer, was apparent that the abstract innocence of a child that as did John and Mary Magdalene when they stood pulls so tenderly on my heartstrings had enveloped a at the foot of the cross with the Blessed Mother of woman I never really understood until now. God. Anyone, at any time, may sit at the foot of the My eyes absorbed a tender moment, and I was cross and be in the presence of Jesus. drawn to the foot of the cross. Suddenly, the para- One day, bles from the Gospel came to life, and sitting with while I was lis- my mother was Jesus. This was my moment to sit at READERS’ REFLECTIONS tening to St. the foot of the cross and quietly observe what Pope Gabriel Radio, a John Paul II described as “the certainty that God priest said, “Je- saves man ... through His Cross.” sus is always with those who are suffering. He un- As I contemplated how He does this, there was a dis- derstands suffering.” After hearing this, I thought: tinct sensation of His presence and the gift of these long Who better to understand suffering than Our Lord? seconds. Being of melancholic temperament and longing Sadness enslaved me because she is mentally dis- to be drawn into the lives of people who are sad, I tant now. Anxiety shackled me because she is alone had an epiphany a few days later while visiting my and afraid without her husband. Sorrow pierced my delicate mother, who is in anguish with aphasia and heart knowing she is mocked and humiliated by by- dementia. standers as she attempts to navigate the simple task I watched her with great love as she sat on the of grocery shopping. Curiously, the chains that bind edge of her sofa, looking for something in her purse. me to the conditions bestowed upon her by God, to Her eyes were filled with wonder as she opened and sanctify her soul as He prepares to bring her home, closed her wallet several times, unaware that I was reveal the truth. watching. Her tiny feet were positioned like a lit- The choice to avoid the suffering of another hu- tle girl’s sitting on a swing. Tears filled my eyes as man being because it is uncomfortable has become she seemed so vulnerable and fragile. Yet her whole a way of life for many. But if we choose to sit at the being transcended the mere reality of what she was foot of the cross, abandoning all the things we feel Catholic Times 10 November 22, 2020

Newly ordained deacons are (front row, from left) Christopher Walsh, Douglas Yglesias, Mark O’Loughlin, Jeffrey Hurdley and Nicholas Klear; (middle row, from left) Daniel Dowl- er, James Elchert, Eric Wright, Victor Nduaguba and Jesus Figueroa Jr. Behind them (from left) are Deacon Frank Iannarino, director of the diocesan diaconate program; Bishop Members of the congregation, including the families of the candidates, watch the Emeritus Frederick Campbell, Bishop Robert Brennan and Deacon Thomas Berg Jr., dioce- procession at the start of the ordination Mass for permanent deacons in the Diocese of san chancellor. CT photos by Ken Snow Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Westerville St. Paul the Apostle Church. 10 permanent deacons ordained for diocese By Tim Puet ered his homily. Catholic Times Reporter In the homily, Bishop Brennan not- ed that Pope Francis’ recent encycli- Ten permanent deacons were or- cal Fratelli Tutti places before us the dained for the Diocese of Columbus parable of the Good Samaritan and by Bishop Robert Brennan on Satur- says that “sooner or later, we will all day, Nov. 7 at Westerville St. Paul the encounter a person who is suffering. Apostle Church. Today there are more and more of The ordination of Deacons Daniel them.” Dowler, James Elchert, Jesus Figueroa He told the deacon candidates, “To- Jr., Jeffrey Hurdley, Nicholas Klear, day you become sacramental imag- Victor Nduaguba, Mark O’Lough- es of the Good Samaritan, given the lin, Christopher Walsh, Eric Wright mandate and the grace in a particular and Douglas Yglesias completes four way to bend to touch and heal the years of training in the diocese’s Di- wounds of others, the wounds of the aconate School of Theology. world. It gives the diocese a total of 120 “The world is in tumult in so many permanent deacons, two of whom are ways,” the bishop said. “The world serving outside the diocese and 39 is wounded deeply. You are sent into of whom are retired, plus three men that world – not a world of our own who were ordained as deacons and are construct or wishful thinking, but a preparing for ordination to the priest- world in need of healing. hood. Bishop Robert Brennan lays hands on Jesus Figueroa Jr. waits with his family to “Like the Good Samaritan and like The newly ordained deacons have Deacon Victor Nduaguba during the be called to the altar for his ordination to the risen Lord himself, we must be been assigned to the following par- ordination ceremony while Deacon Frank the diaconate. Approximately 300 people honest about the wounds precisely ishes: Deacon Dowler, Columbus St. Iannarino watches. were in attendance. to be effective ministers of healing Andrew; Deacon Elchert, Powell St. and conciliation. Charting the path of Christ in his church, we must be un- Joan of Arc; Deacon Figueroa, Co- About 300 family members and took seats in the congregation during lumbus St. Mary Magdalene; Deacon wavering in our call for the respect friends were in attendance at the ordi- the opening procession. and dignity of every human person at Hurdley, Lancaster St. Mark; Deacon nation. The church holds about 1,600 The rite of ordination began after Klear, Ada Our Lady of Lourdes and every stage of life. people, but the size of the congrega- the Gospel reading and before the “As deacons,” Bishop Brennan said Kenton Immaculate Conception; Dea- tion was limited because of safe-dis- homily, with Bishop Brennan calling con Nduaguba, Columbus St. Timo- to the candidates, “you will walk with tance requirements caused by the the men forward to stand before him. God’s people – standing in their midst thy; Deacon O’Loughlin, Columbus coronavirus pandemic. Deacon Frank Iannarino, director of St. Cecilia; Deacon Walsh, Gahan- and listening deeply. Listen attentive- The new deacons are the first per- the diocesan Office of the Diaconate, ly and lovingly and seek always to na St. Matthew the Apostle; Deacon manent deacons to be ordained for declared them ready for service, and Wright, Newark St. Francis de Sales; the diocese since 2016. They were the bishop accepted them as candi- and Deacon Yglesias, Hilliard St. accompanied by their wives as they dates for the diaconate. He then deliv- Brendan the Navigator. See DEACONS, Page 21 November 22, 2020 Catholic Times 11 Jubilee Museum to move to Catholic Foundation building By Tim Puet the space for the first of Wendy’s near- Brown said having all the muse- bishop, Jean-Baptiste Lamy, was the Catholic Times Reporter ly 7,000 locations worldwide. um’s exhibits on one floor will make first resident pastor of Danville St. “We’re very excited about the op- them well-suited for accessibility to Luke and Newark St. Vincent de Paul portunity to be the museum’s new the disabled. The current museum is churches before being sent to New The Jubilee Museum, which houses home,” said Loren Brown, the Foun- not accessible and has exhibits spread Mexico by Pope Pius IX in 1850. the nation’s largest collection of diver- dation’s president and chief executive over two floors. “The Santa Fe museum is much sified Catholic artwork, will be mov- officer, who also said work needs to The exhibits will cover about 4,100 smaller than the Jubilee Museum, but ing in 2021 from its original location be completed on an agreement be- square feet in the foundation build- it’s very well-done when it comes to at the former Holy Family School in tween the foundation and the Diocese ing. Work on converting the site will the quality of its items and the way Columbus’ Franklinton neighborhood of Columbus concerning use of the be in charge of David Meleca of the they’re displayed,” Brown said. “Scott to the building housing The Catho- proposed museum space. Moody Nolan architectural firm. Hartman of the Foundation is on the lic Foundation at 257 E. Broad St. in “The relocation will unite the Cath- Meleca, while operating his own firm, museum’s board of directors. I told him downtown Columbus, across from St. olic history represented by the mu- also led the makeover that occurred it would be great to experience some- Joseph Cathedral. seum’s holdings with the work the when the Foundation took over the thing like that here, and he brought it “We’re hoping the move can be Foundation is doing to help ensure Wendy’s site. He also is noted for his up to the board this summer.” completed by Easter,” said museum the future of the Catholic Church in church architecture in the diocese and “The Foundation offered the space, director Shawn Kenney. “The muse- central and southern Ohio through nationwide. He was the architect for and the board quickly accepted,” Ken- um will take up most of the foundation planned giving and charitable fund Westerville St. Paul Church, which is ney said. “We realized that this was building’s first floor. Remodeling is set management,” he said. the largest church building in the Di- quite an offer and that it would fulfill to start in the first week of January.” “It will give the faithful a chance to ocese, and for renovation of several all our needs, not just by allowing us The building is best known as the lo- see that history and combine it with diocesan churches. to display items better but by provid- cation of the original Wendy’s restau- the opportunity to visit related sites on The idea to move the museum to ing adequate space for offices, storage rant. It was built in the 1940s to house East Broad Street such as the Cathe- the Foundation’s building stems from and rest rooms. Being able to show the Bill Kay Oldsmobile dealership dral, the Washington Gladden Social a visit Brown made in 2018 to the items properly will enable us to focus and became Tommy Henrich’s Steak Justice Park, and the Columbus Mu- Archdiocese of Santa Fe, New Mex- on being a museum.” House from 1961 to 1968. Business- seum of Art, plus nearby attractions in ico’s museum, which is located in an The relocation will require Kenney man Len Immke took over the space the city’s Discovery District including adobe building dating to the 1830s. and other museum staff members to in 1969 and was using it to prepare the Columbus College of Art and De- The Archdiocese and the Diocese of decide what to keep and what to dis- cars for his Buick dealership nearby sign, the Columbus Metropolitan Li- Columbus have a historical connec- when he allowed his friend, Wendy’s brary and .” tion because the Archdiocese’s first founder Dave Thomas, to take over See MUSEUM, Page 15

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CMM_CatholicTimes_HalfPg-Nov13 Thursday, November 12, 2020 3:09:19 PM Catholic Times 12 November 22, 2020 Thanksgiving meals to be distributed despite pandemic By Tim Puet About 30 turkeys are being donated Catholic Times Reporter by the Fry Out Cancer organization at ’s Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital, where Bon- Safe-distancing restrictions related neville’s son, Rusty, a longtime vol- to the coronavirus pandemic mean unteer at the dinner, is a researcher. churches won’t host sit-down Thanks- Others are coming from individual giving dinners this year, but many donors. parishes plan to distribute food to the “You have to be optimistic and needy for the holiday through other very flexible to put a dinner -togeth methods. er at a time like this,” Sandy Bonne- Columbus St. Aloysius Church, ville said. “Things are being stored the site of Thanksgiving Day din- everywhere. There’s green beans in ners for residents of the city’s my dining room refrigerator, pies in neighborhood for about 50 years, will the freezer at (Columbus) St. Mary be packing 500 to 600 food baskets Magdalene Church, and other things and distributing them for takeout at Sit-down meals will not be the norm this year for Thanksgiving because of the pandemic, in a big storage room here at St. Al’s. its family center at 2165 W. Broad but parishes still plan to provide food and assistance. Photo courtesy St. Aloysius Church What’s important is that people are St. from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, determined to pull this off. Food and Nov. 26, said Sandy Bonneville, who faith are connected. I’m glad I didn’t has coordinated the event for 21 years. cially because more people than ever meals on Wednesday night and eight cancel the meal, because God directed She also said masks will be available are in need because of the virus. The to 10 on Thursday to distribute them,” this to happen.” for anyone who asks. dinner has been around for so long Bonneville said. In recent years, about Several other parishes through- “I wasn’t sure until recently if we as a way for people to sit down and 50 volunteers have assisted at the din- out the Diocese of Columbus also were going to have a dinner this year,” break bread together that it would be ners, which included musical enter- will share their blessings with others she said. “Around September, the hard to give up. I didn’t have to can- tainment. during the Thanksgiving season. usual kitchen crew opted out, and the cel because a new group of volunteers About 125 dinners will be taken to The Community Kitchen at the St. Catholic Social Services volunteers stepped forward. homeless camps near Columbus Holy John Community Center, 640 S. who distributed food to the home- “We’ll only be using the kitchen Family Church. Another 50 will go Ohio Ave., next to Columbus Holy bound did the same because of con- and hallway in the parish center and to the Murray Commons apartments Rosary-St. John Church, won’t be cerns about the virus. are not going into the dining area in for senior citizens on the city’s west “I prayed and wrestled with the de- the school building, so we’ll only side, and about 20 will be sent to a cision of whether to keep going, espe- need eight volunteers to prepare the complex for seniors in Whitehall. See THANKSGIVING, Page 13 Give to those in need this Christmas People need your help. They need were asked to stay home and busi- with emergency material assistance, For details, email ariegel@columbus- the basics: food, clothing, and house- nesses were closed in an effort to stop serving nearly 70 families each day catholic.org or call (740) 596-5820. hold items. Without your help, many the virus from spreading. with almost every problem imagin- children will go without Christmas Soon, the term “new normal” be- able, from birth to death. St. Stephen’s Community House gifts this year. Can you make room in gan to circulate, even though there Needed items: Gas gift cards, food 1500 E. 17th Ave., Columbus OH your life for our neighbors in need? was very little normal about the situa- gift cards, gift cards for teenagers 43219. Phone: (614) 294-6347. Web- If you can help, support our dioce- tion. Everyone did their best to adjust (from department stores such as Tar- site: www.saintstephensch.org. san-sponsored organizations or your to this new way of life, but for those get and Meijer, bookstores, or stores Serving since 1919, St. Stephen’s parish and community ministries. If below the poverty line, there was no selling music, games, and movies), Community House is committed to you need help, please give them a call. adjusting. There were only more chal- basic hygiene items, cleaning supplies brightening lives in the neigh- lenges to face as they tried to keep and monetary donations. borhood of Columbus and dedicated Catholic Social Services (CSS) their heads above water. to strengthening families and empow- 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH Needed items: Because of the great St. Francis Center ering the community. 43215. Phone (614) 221-5891. Web- need of CSS clients and in order to 108 W. Mill St., McArthur OH St. Stephen’s and the Central Ohio site www.colscss.org. keep everyone safe, the agency this 45651. Phone: (740) 596-5820. Web- Labor Council, AFL-CIO are collab- For 75 years, Catholic Social Ser- year is asking for Walmart or Kroger site: www.facebook.com/StFranci- orating for the 66th year in bright- vices (CSS) has been serving fam- gift cards in denominations of $10, sOutreachCenter. ening the holiday season for people ilies and senior citizens in central $20, $25 or $50. Cards may be mailed The center serves as a Catholic pres- and families who find themselves in a and southern Ohio. CSS helps work- directly to Catholic Social Services, ence in the southeastern part of the critical situation because of stretched ing-poor families stabilize and be- in care of Julie Naporano, 197 E. Gay Diocese of Columbus, assisting im- incomes, layoffs, foreclosures, family come self-sufficient through case St., Columbus OH 43215 by Monday, poverished families in meeting their stress and the impact of the COVID-19 management, training, and emergen- Dec. 7. For questions, contact jnapo- most basic needs of food and clothing. pandemic. cy assistance. It helps low-income [email protected]. Needed items: Food pantry staples, We are all familiar with families in seniors age with grace and indepen- new toys, clothing, gift cards for teen- financial turmoil who cannot afford dence through supportive services and JOIN (Joint Organization agers (from department stores such as to purchase traditional food items. St. community-impact opportunities. for Inner-City Needs) Target and Meijer, bookstores, or stores Stephen’s needs your help now more The COVID-19 pandemic creat- 578 E. Main St., Columbus OH selling music, games, and movies) and than ever. To minimize some of the ed an environment the agency nev- 43215. Phone: (614) 241-2530. Web- monetary donations. Volunteers are hardship felt by families, support is er thought would happen. Churches site:www.columbuscatholic.org/join. needed to help pack food and toys on were closed, schools shut their doors, JOIN responds to people in need Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12 and 13. sports events were canceled, people See WISH LIST, Page 13 November 22, 2020 Catholic Times 13

THANKSGIVING, continued from Page 12 serving dinner on-site but will pro- ed in the boxes. Families must make cake frosting and 40-ounce cans of personal-care items, including person- vide takeout meals from 11 a.m. to an appointment to receive a box. sweet potatoes for a Christmas meal al-hygiene items, household goods, 1 p.m. Thanksgiving Day , said MJ Members of Knights of Colum- that includes a ham. Other churches in hats, gloves and socks, plus cards for Muldrow of the center staff. It also bus Council 5297 at Circleville St. the organization are collecting other gifts and groceries. Bags will be dis- will be serving Thanksgiving meals to Joseph Church, 134 W. Mound St., items for the meal. tributed to families who cannot come go on Wednesday, Nov. 25 from 10:30 have collected nonperishable food for Anyone attending the church’s to church. a.m. to noon at the other Communi- distribution to needy families in the Thanksgiving Vigil Mass at 7 p.m. Zoar Holy Trinity Church, 1835 ty Kitchen location, Columbus St. community. Nov. 25 is asked to bring canned or Dover-Zoar Road N.E., in cooperation Dominic Church, 453 N. 20th St. Parishioners of Columbus St. Mat- boxed foods for the Friends Who with the Tuscarawas Valley Ministeri- Many of the turkeys for the din- thias Church, 1582 Ferris Road, are Share pantry. The parish also is col- al Association, will distribute dinners ners will come from the 23rd annual bringing nonperishable food to Mass- lecting personal-care items and new on Nov. 22 to homes, workplaces, do- “Bring a Turkey to Church” weekend es during the two weekends leading to men’s and women’s clothing (sizes L mestic violence shelters, firehouses at Westerville St. Paul Church, 313 Thanksgiving and the weekend after to XXL) for Veterans Affairs hospi- and hospices. The dinners will be pre- N. State St., which will take place on the holiday. Those items will be com- tal patients on Saturday and Sunday, pared at the church and will include Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21 and 22. bined with similar gifts from students Nov. 28 and 29. turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, dress- The Church of the Resurrection of Columbus St. Francis DeSales West Jefferson Ss. Simon and ing, cranberry salad and pie. in New Albany, 6300 E. Dublin-Gran- High School, which is next door to Jude Church, 9350 High Free Pike, The athletic association of New ville Road, also is collecting turkeys the church. The food is being donated is putting together about 150 contain- Lexington St. Rose School, 119 W. on Nov. 21 and 22 outside its ministry to St. Stephen’s Community House. ers of instant mashed potatoes, gravy Water St., is sponsoring its annual center, where a large truck to receive The St. Vincent de Paul Society and stuffing and collecting monetary Turkey Trot 5-kilometer run or walk the items will be parked. The program of Logan St. John Church, 351 N. donations for meat for the communi- at 9 a.m. Nov. 26 in the school parking is in its 13th year. Last year, it col- Market St., will distribute Thanksgiv- ty’s Good Samaritan Food Pantry. lot. Registration is $25 on the day of lected 461 frozen turkeys and nearly ing baskets including turkey and oth- The pantry at Columbus St. James the race. $5,900. er food to the needy from 6 to 7 p.m. the Less Church, 1652 Oakland Park Zanesville St. Thomas Aquinas The Joint Organization for In- Monday, Nov. 23. Ave., will be distributing more than Church, 144 N. 5th St., will collect ner-City Needs, a diocesan agency Sunbury St. John Neumann 400 two-box food baskets for Thanks- donations for its pantry at Masses on at 578 E. Main St., Columbus, which Church, 9633 E. State Route 37, is giving. the weekend of Nov. 21 and 22 and serves the city and Franklin County, part of a Christmas box drive spon- The St. Vincent de Paul Society of in its office from Nov. 23 to 25. It will receive 500 boxes of food from sored by Big Walnut Friends Who Columbus Holy Spirit Church, 4383 usually asks for food to be brought the Byron Saunders Foundation, a Share, an outreach organization of E. Broad St., is hosting a drive-thru to its 8 a.m. Mass on Thanksgiving, central Ohio organization that pro- churches in the Sunbury and Galena holiday meal on Sunday afternoon, but because the church is being reno- vides Thanksgiving meals annually areas. The parish St. Vincent de Paul Dec. 6. It will include turkey, dress- vated, its weekday Masses are being to more than 3,000 families in need. Society and Knights of Columbus ing, mashed potatoes and other items. celebrated at Zanesville St. Nicholas Grocery cards for $15 will be includ- Council 1458 are collecting tubs of Families also will receive a bag of Church. WISH LIST, continued from Page 12 being requested from area schools, Ave., Columbus OH 43219. Indicate more about supporting the center or preparation times (10 a.m. to noon). churches and businesses. “Christmas” in the memo line. Do- have questions about holiday giving, Monetary donations are appreciated. You and your business or organiza- nate online by visiting www.saintste- contact Sara Russell at srussell@svfc. tion can become partners in this ef- phensch.org/donate. org or (614) 805-0606. Catholic Charities fort by collecting nonperishable food Christmas Collection items or providing financial support St. Vincent Family Center Society of St. Vincent de Paul This annual collection allows the for the purchase of perishable items. 1490 E. Main St., Columbus, OH Main office: 197 E. Gay St., Colum- diocese to meet a variety of basic As a result of the increasing need, St. 43205. Phone: (614) 252-0731 Web- bus, OH 43215. Phone: (614) 221- needs directly and through diocesan Stephen’s would like to have all dona- site: www.svfc.org. 3554. Website: www.svdpcolumbus. agencies and organizations, including tions by Friday, Dec. 4. Because it has The St. Vincent Family Center org. those listed above. You can help share a small staff, St. Stephen’s is only able serves thousands of children and fam- The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in this important work by generously to pick up bulk large items. ilies living in the most disadvantaged provides food, clothing, housing, and supporting the Catholic Charities col- Pickups will be made through Dec. neighborhoods in central Ohio. Each spiritual support to people in need. lection this year. Look for the enve- 4. For pickup, call (614) 294-6347, Christmas season, many of these fam- It operates in parishes across the di- lope in your parish envelope packet extension 136 and ask for Amy Kerns. ilies are unable to provide their little ocese, many of them with food pan- for December. She will arrange bulk pickup of items, ones with gifts and memories that tries, and sponsors a daily lunch line depending on staff and vehicle avail- make this time of year so special. This at St. Lawrence Haven in Columbus, a Diocesan Office for Social Concerns ability. year, the need is greater than ever. clothing center in Columbus, a shelter 197 E. Gay St., Columbus, OH Needed items: Nonperishable Adopt A Family: Because of con- and transitional housing in Newark, 43215. Phone: (614) 241-2540. Email food items (canned, boxed, bottled or sideration for health and safety, the thrift stores in Columbus, Lancaster, address: socmailbox@columbuscath- dried goods) or financial support for St. Vincent Family Center will be Newark and Marion, and many other olic.org. Website: www.columbus- purchase of perishable items such as conducting its annual Adopt-A-Fam- ministries. catholic.org/social-concerns-office. turkeys, bread, milk, fresh fruit and ily program exclusively online. If you Needed items: Food, clothing (es- The Office for Social Concerns vegetables. For pickup of large bulk would like to adopt a child in need pecially men’s hats, gloves, socks, serves as the central diocesan resource items, contact Kerns at (614) 294- during this holiday season, the center underwear, and coats for adults and for Catholic social teaching, reaching 6347, extension 136. is accepting financial gifts online at children) and new, unwrapped gifts, out through prayer, education, ser- Donations needed: Cash or check https://bit.ly/38kKQQV. Your dona- wrapping paper, bows, and volunteers vice and advocacy. Learn more about donations also are needed. Checks tion will be used to purchase holiday for the St. Vincent de Paul Clothing church teachings on social issues. Put may be mailed to St. Stephen’s Com- gifts for children and families served Center’s Christmas store at 578 E. your faith in action to make a differ- munity House, Attention: Devel- by the center. Main St., Columbus. Volunteers are ence in your community and around opment Department, 1500 E. 17th If you are interested in learning needed at St. Lawrence Haven during the world. Catholic Times 14 November 22, 2020 Advent activities, Christmas Masses planned at parishes Schedules for Advent activities and Christmas Dec. 25. 9 a.m. Mass will be livestreamed. Masses at parishes in the Diocese of Columbus Lancaster St. Mary – Christmas Masses, 4, 6, 8 have been considerably changed this year because First Sunday of Advent, Nov. 29 and 10 p.m. Dec. 24; 8 and 10 a.m. Dec. 25. Res- of the COVID-19 pandemic. The following is a list ervations will be taken beginning Tuesday, Dec. 1. of planned Advent activities and Christmas Mass London St. Patrick – Christmas Masses, 4 and times throughout the diocese, as supplied by parish- 6 p.m. and midnight Dec. 24; 10:30 a.m. Dec. 25. es to The Catholic Times. New Albany Church of the Resurrection – Ad- At parishes where reservations are required, go vent Rosary and reflections, Thursdays, Dec. 3, 10 to the parish website or call the parish office for and 17, 11 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration, Sunday, Dec. details. Many parishes in addition to those listed 20, from end of 11 a.m. Mass to 5:45 p.m., closing might be livestreaming Christmas Masses. Check with Benediction. Christmas Masses, 4 p.m. (social parish websites for information. hall), 4:30, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Dec. 24; 9 and 11 a.m. This information is current as of Nov. 15 and served until church is filled to permitted capacity. Dec. 25. Reservations required for all Christmas might be changed because of possible government Columbus St. Margaret of Cortona – Sung Masses. orders related to the pandemic. Many parishes still Vespers and Benediction, Thursdays, Dec. 3, 10 and New Philadelphia Sacred Heart – Christmas are making plans for the season. An updated list 17, 7 p.m. Christmas Masses, 4 and 10 p.m. Dec. Masses, 5 and 8 p.m. Dec. 24; 8:30 a.m. Dec. 25. will be published in subsequent issues of the Times. 24; 10:30 a.m. Dec. 25. 4 p.m. Mass will be lives- Pickerington St. – 4 p.m. treamed to Kulp Hall and parish website. (simultaneous Masses in church and activity cen- Buckeye Lake Our Lady of Mount Carmel – Columbus St. Patrick – Christmas Masses, 4, 6 ter), 6:30 and 11 p.m. Dec. 24; 9:30 a.m. Dec. 25. Eucharistic Adoration, Sundays, Nov. 29 and Dec. and 8 p.m. and midnight Dec. 24; 7, 8:30 and 10:30 Powell St. Joan of Arc – Christmas Masses, 4 6, 13 and 20, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.; Christmas Masses, a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Dec. 25. Overflow Masses in and 6:30 p.m. (simultaneous Masses in church and 6 p.m. and midnight Thursday, Dec. 24; 9 a.m. Fri- parish hall as needed. social hall) and 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. (church only, day, Dec. 25. Reservations required for all Christ- Delaware St. Mary – Christmas Masses, 4 p.m. livestreamed to social hall) Dec. 24; 9:30 and 11:30 mas Masses. (simultaneous Masses in church and school gym), 6 a.m. (church only, livestreamed to social hall) Dec. Columbus Corpus Christi – Rosary Altar Soci- and 9 p.m. and midnight Dec. 24; 9 and 11:30 a.m. 25. All Masses in church will be livestreamed to ety curbside collection of toiletry items, diapers and (both English) and 2 p.m. (Spanish) Dec. 25. Mass- parish website, Facebook and YouTube. home cleaning items, 1 to 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 6, es in church at 4 p.m. and midnight Dec. 24 and 9 Reynoldsburg St. Pius X – Parish mission with 13 and 20 and Jan. 3 and 10. Christmas Masses, 6 a.m. Dec. 25 will be livestreamed. Dan DeMatte of Damascus Catholic Mission Cam- p.m. Dec. 24; 9 a.m. Dec. 25, both first come-first Dennison Immaculate Conception – Christmas served until church is filled to permitted capacity. Masses, 5 and 10 p.m. Dec. 24; 9 a.m. Dec. 25. pus, Sunday to Tuesday, Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, 7 p.m., Columbus Holy Name – Christmas Masses, 5:30 Dresden St. Ann and Mattingly Settlement St. Theme: “Be Healed, Be Empowered, Be Trans- p.m. Dec. 24; 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Dec. 25. Mary – Parish mission with Father Stephen Dom- formed.” Christmas Masses, 4, 6:30 and 9 p.m. Columbus St. Agatha – Christmas Masses, 4, 6 inic Hayes, OP, Monday to Wednesday, Dec. 14 to Dec. 24; 9 a.m. Dec. 25. First two Dec. 24 Masses and 10 p.m. Dec. 24; 10 a.m. Dec. 25. Reservations 16 at Mattingly Settlement, with Rosary at 6:40 will be livestreamed to parish center and possibly to required for all Masses. Parish hopes to livestream p.m. and talk at 7. Theme: “Christ Born for Our school gym and cafeteria. Other Masses might be the 4 p.m. Dec. 24 Mass on its YouTube channel. Lady and for Us.” Also livestreamed at YouTube. livestreamed if necessary. Columbus St. Catharine – Christmas Masses, 4 com/stmarymattinglysettlement. Christmas Mass- Sugar Grove St. Joseph – Christmas Masses, and 6:30 p.m. and midnight Dec. 24; 11 a.m. Dec. es, 4:30 (Mattingly Settlement) and 7 p.m. (Dres- 4:30 and 8 p.m. Dec. 24; 9 a.m. Dec. 25. 25. All Masses will be livestreamed to the parish den) Dec. 24; 9 a.m. (Dresden) Dec. 25. Sunbury St. John Neumann – Giving Tree will center and the lower level of the church building. Dublin St. Brigid of Kildare – Christmas Mass- benefit Columbus Holy Rosary-St. John Church. The 4 and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 24 Masses will be lives- es, 6:30 and 9 p.m. Dec. 24; 9 and 11 a.m. Dec. Communion service, 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 24. treamed on parish YouTube and Facebook pages. 25. Some Masses will be livestreamed to Hendricks Christmas Masses, 4, 6:30 and 10 p.m. and mid- Columbus St. Elizabeth – Parish Giving Tree Hall and parish gym and on parish YouTube chan- night Dec. 24; 8 and 10 a.m. Dec. 25. Reservations benefits St. Vincent Family Center. Parishioners are nel. Reservations required for Masses at all on-site required. Midnight and 10 a.m. Masses will include packing Christmas bags for parish food pantry and locations; parish will begin taking reservations at incense. All Masses will be livestreamed to chapel, for distribution in city’s Franklinton neighborhood 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1. Parish also will have daily Faith and Family Center and classrooms, and via on Saturday mornings. Christmas Masses, 4 and 7 Masses during the Octave of Christmas, from Sat- 89.5 FM to cars in parking lot. p.m. Dec. 24; 10 a.m. Dec. 25, all livestreamed. urday, Dec. 26 to Thursday, Dec. 31. Washington Court House St. Colman of Cloyne Columbus St. Francis of Assisi – Christmas Heath St. Leonard – Christmas Masses, 4 and – Christmas Masses, 4 and 6:30 p.m. and midnight Masses, 5 p.m. Dec. 24; 10 a.m. Dec. 25. 9 p.m. Dec. 24; 10 a.m. Dec. 25. Reservations re- Dec. 24; 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Dec. 25. Reservations Columbus St. James the Less – Christmas quired for all Christmas Masses. required. No reservations taken before Monday, Masses, 4:30 p.m. (English), 7 p.m. (Spanish) and Hilliard St. Brendan the Navigator – Christmas Dec. 21. 10 p.m. (English) Dec. 24; 9 a.m. (English) and 11 Masses, 4 and 6:30 p.m. (simultaneous Masses in West Jefferson Sts. Simon & Jude – Christmas a.m. (Spanish) Dec. 25. Masses will be livestreamed church and multipurpose room) and 10 p.m. Dec. Masses, 4, 6 and 9 p.m. Dec. 24; 10 a.m. Dec. 25. to other sites on the property if needed and online. 24; 8:45 and 10:45 a.m. Dec. 25. Reservations re- Westerville St. Paul – Christmas Masses, 4 and Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral – Solemn Ves- quired for all 4 and 6:30 p.m. Masses Dec. 24. 6 p.m. (simultaneous Masses in church and Klinger pers, featuring the treble voices of the cathedral Kenton Immaculate Conception – Parish has Center) and 8 and 10 p.m. and midnight Dec. 24; choir, Sundays, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6, 13 and 20, 4:45 Giving Tree to collect gifts for needy children and 8 and 10 a.m. and noon Dec. 25. Reservations re- to 5:45 p.m. Lessons and carols concert, Sunday, is putting together Boxes of Joy for Cross Catholic quired for all Christmas Masses. Dec. 6, 3 p.m. Christmas Masses, 4 and 6:30 p.m. Outreach. Christmas Masses, 8 p.m. Dec. 24; 9 a.m. Zanesville St. Thomas Aquinas – Christmas and midnight (music 11 p.m.) Dec. 24; 10:30 a.m. Dec. 25. Dec. 24 Mass will be livestreamed. Masses, 5 and 10 p.m. Dec. 24; 9 and 11 a.m. Dec. Dec. 25. Lancaster St. Mark – Parish social concerns 25, all in activity center. Church is undergoing re- Columbus St. Ladislas – Dropoff of winter committee is providing Thanksgiving gifts and pairs. clothing to benefit St. Vincent de Paul Store, 10 to holiday fruit baskets for residents of Seton Square Zoar Holy Trinity – Christmas Masses, 6 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22. Christmas Masses, 4 Lancaster and Giving Tree for needy area families. Dec. 24; 10 a.m. Dec. 25, both available on lives- p.m. Dec. 24; 9 a.m. Dec. 25, both first come-first Christmas Masses, 5 and 8 p.m. Dec. 24 and 9 a.m. tream. November 22, 2020 Catholic Times 15 Eucharistic Adoration list updated The following is an updated list of parishes in 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. a.m. to 4 p.m. the diocese where Eucharistic Adoration is tak- Columbus St. Margaret of Cortona – Thurs- Powell St. Joan of Arc – 9 a.m. Mondays to 8 ing place, as supplied by parishes to The Catholic days, 9 a.m. to noon (church open until 8 p.m.); a.m. Saturdays in chapel. For information on acces- Times. The information is current as of Nov. 15. Ad- sung Vespers and Benediction, Thursdays, Dec. 3, sibility when chapel is not open, call or email Anne oration times might be changed or Adoration might 10 and 17, 7 p.m. at (319) 321-3966 or adoraqtion@stjoanofarcpow- be canceled because of possible government orders Columbus St. Patrick – Fridays, 12:15 to 1:15 ell.org. To sign up, go to stjoanofarc.weadorehim. related to the COVID-19 pandemic. p.m.; third and fourth Fridays, 8 p.m. Friday to 7 com. Bremen St. Mary – First Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m. a.m. Saturday (church locked; call church office at Reynoldsburg St. Pius X – Wednesdays, 7:30 Bridgettine Sisters (Order of the Most Holy (614) 224-9522 for access information). a.m. to 7 p.m., with Holy Hour from noon to 1 p.m. Savior of St. Bridget of Sweden) convent, 40 N. Columbus St. Peter – Tuesdays, 6 to 7 p.m.; Sugar Grove St. Joseph – Thursdays, from end Grubb St., Columbus – Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. First Fridays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. of noon Mass to 1:30 p.m. Buckeye Lake Our Lady of Mount Carmel – Lancaster St. Bernadette – Wednesdays, 9 a.m. Sunbury St. John Neumann – 1 p.m. Tuesdays Sundays of Advent, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Thursdays, 7 a.m. to midnight. to 4 p.m. Fridays in chapel, which is locked from Columbus Holy Family – 1 p.m. Thursdays to Lancaster St. Mark – Mondays, 8:30 a.m. to 9 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. daily. To visit during those hours, noon Fridays; First Fridays, 8 p.m. Fridays to 8:45 p.m.; Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. contact Amy Davis at [email protected]. a.m. Saturdays. London St. Patrick – Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30 Zanesville St. Thomas Aquinas – Wednesdays, Columbus St. Elizabeth – Tuesdays, 5 to 6 p.m. p.m.; First Fridays, 3 to 5:15 p.m., concluding with 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with Blessed Sacrament in a re- Columbus St. James the Less – First Wednes- Benediction. pository in Father Jan Sullivan’s office window, al- days, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (English); second Tuesdays, New Lexington St. Rose – Wednesdays, 5:15 to lowing adorers to park or stand in front of the build- 7 to 8 p.m. (Spanish). 6:15 p.m., concluding with Benediction. ing. Church is undergoing repair. Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral – Wednesdays, New Philadelphia Sacred Heart – Tuesdays, 9 Zoar Holy Trinity – Wednesdays, 7 to 8 p.m. Catholic Social Services agencies need your help The holidays are right around the reusable shopping bag or small laun- corner. This year, the need is greater dry basket filled with an assortment than ever, but one way you can make of the following suggested items: tis- a difference is by donating to pro- sues; toilet paper; paper towels; hand grams supported by Catholic Social soap or bath soap; fabric softener or Services (CSS). dryer sheets; small containers of laun- Consider purchasing to support cli- dry soap; all-purpose cleaner or dis- ents of the CSS Our Lady of Guada- infecting wipes; 2021 calendars; bath lupe Center on Columbus’ west side, and kitchen towels; sugar-free candy; the St. Francis Center, and low-in- shampoo; deodorant; hand sanitizer; come seniors in Licking County. 13-gallon kitchen trash bags; large- The Our Lady of Guadalupe Center print word-find books; air fresheners; at 409 Industry Drive is asking for do- A volunteer loads a vehicle with food A volunteer with boxes for the Christ- nations of new pots and pans, kitchen boxes for the annual Christmas Cares mas Cares Unions Share program, which and Kroger or Walmart gift cards (in a utensils, kitchen towels, winter boots Unions Share program sponsored by St. has provided food baskets to those in separate envelope). and winter gloves of all sizes, and Stephen’s Community House of Colum- need in Franklin County since 1954. Your basket may be the only gift a Kroger or Walmart gift cards. Call bus and the Central Ohio Labor Council. Photos/St. Stephen’s Community House senior citizens receives this holiday (614) 340-7061 to schedule a drop-off season. Those wishing to supply a by Monday, Nov. 30. winter coats and Kroger or Walmart ham Lane, Portsmouth OH 45662 by basket are asked to drop off or ship The St. Francis Outreach Center gift cards. Purchase items online via Monday, Nov. 30. items to Catholic Social Services, is asking for new winter boots and Amazon or Walmart and ship to St. Licking County’s Baskets of Love 1031 Brice St., Newark OH 43055 by winter gloves of all sizes, children’s Francis Outreach Center 2311 Stock- program is asking people to donate a Friday, Dec. 11. MUSEUM, continued from Page 11 card. “We have five full pipe organs be placed on items the museum makes was a replica of the Vatican made of museum would display a different and parts for several others,” Kenney available, “but we would expect a fair 500,000 Lego blocks put together by Nativity set in its Facebook page said. “We’re only going to take one donation to be made.” Father Bob Simon of eastern Penn- during each day of the Advent sea- organ to the new museum. We also He said artifacts of note that will be sylvania and housed at the museum son. have 14,000 books, about 600 Nativ- going to the new museum site include from June to October in 2018. Since the late 1970s, the Holy ity sets, and plenty of small statues, a chalice with an amethyst worn by “We’re planning a Lego exhibit Family School building has housed prints, and other items people have Mary Queen of Scots; the federal land centered on a church being built in a soup kitchen founded by the late generously donated over the years.” grant given to Ohio’s pioneer Catholic her dining room by Andrea Plymale, Msgr. Francis Schweitzer, Holy There won’t be room for many of family, the Dittoe family of Somerset, a central Ohio resident, and includ- Family Church’s pastor from 1970 those items in the new location, so and signed by Thomas Jefferson and ing an organ, tower and candles,” to 1996. Because of the coronavirus, like many others who have to down- James Madison; a roomful of dolls Kenney said. “We’re also consider- the kitchen’s operations have shifted size, Kenney is planning the equiva- dressed in the habits of various congre- ing a Lego workshop which would to Holy Family’s parish center. lent of a garage sale. “We’ll be mak- gations of religious sisters; about 300 offer people a chance to build Lego Although the museum is closed, ing items available to the public very first-class relics of saints; and many oil models of Notre Dame Cathedral in Kenney said donations are needed to soon,” he said. paintings, vestments, and altars. Paris, St. Peter’s Basilica or other fa- cover ongoing expenses and the cost Kenney, who began volunteering at The museum will continue to show mous Catholic sites and to take part of the move. They may be sent to the museum 16 years ago, joined its items from its collection on a rotating in a competition.” Jubilee Museum, P.O. Box 164234, staff in 2013 and has been director basis and to house traveling exhib- He also said that starting on Nov. Columbus, OH 43216 or made on- since 2016, said no price tags would its. One of its most popular exhibits 29, the First Sunday of Advent, the line at www.jubileemuseum.org. Catholic Times 16 November 22, 2020 Friends reunite to fix second organ, this one at Bremen church By Tim Puet Sterling College in Kansas to study Catholic Times Reporter music, and Potter headed to Colum- bus to work for an organ maintenance company. About a half-century ago, boyhood After a semester at the Kansas friends John Schechter and Charlie school, Schechter decided he wanted Potter decided to rebuild a small pipe to be an engineer and transferred to organ inside the garage of Schechter’s the University of Cincinnati, where he family home in Monroe in southwest received a bachelor’s degree in elec- Ohio. trical engineering. He was awarded a It took two years of sporadic work master’s degree in the same subject before the project was completed in by Ohio State University. He worked 1973. Nearly 50 years later, they have Organ builders John Schechter (left) and Father Ty Tomson blesses the rebuilt for AEP in Fort Wayne and South combined to rebuild a second organ – Bend, Indiana for 19 years before be- this one at Bremen St. Mary Church. Charlie Potter with Father Ty Tomson at Moller organ at Bremen St. Mary Church. Photos courtesy St. Mary Church ing transferred in 2000 to Columbus, The opportunity for the two to du- Bremen St. Mary Church. where he reconnected with his old plicate their long-ago effort began in friend. March with a conversation at the di- day of St. Cecilia, patron of music, Kenney, director of the Jubilee Mu- Schechter never tried to rebuild an- ocesan Rite of Election in Westerville featuring Columbus St. Joseph Cathe- seum of Catholic artifacts in Colum- other organ until this year but retained St. Paul the Apostle Church between dral organist Nicole Simental. bus and organist at Columbus Holy the knowledge of the instrument he Schechter’s wife, Lisa, and Father Ty “The biggest problem we had Family Church. “They didn’t have picked up as a result of the rebuild and Tomson, pastor of Bremen St. Mary was with the organ’s wind system,” enough time to finish their work, so a summer job with John Brombaugh Church, whom she had known when Schechter said. “It had structural is- it had been sitting voiceless for nearly and Associates, an organ builder near he was parochial vicar at Columbus sues which caused us to remove all two years” until Schechter and Potter his boyhood home. St. Andrew Church. the pipes from one of the chambers did their restoration work, Schechter He said his interest in the organ “I mentioned that John would be and replace the wind blower with a said.The first organ Schechter and probably stems from his being the son retiring from AEP (American Electric new model. If things had stayed as Potter restored also was a used instru- and grandson of Presbyterian minis- Power) in April, and John needed a they were, the organ would have been ment. It was built as a church organ in ters. “I’m proud and grateful for my project to get him out of the house,” far too noisy for a small church and 1926 and was purchased by a family Presbyterian background,” he said. Lisa said. “Father Ty said he had a would have distracted from an organ’s in Cincinnati in the late 1950s before “After starting with AEP, I became in need of repair that had central purpose of adding beauty to being brought to the Schechter home a Methodist, then a Lutheran, then been sitting silent in his church and worship. in Monroe, where it remained for a joined an Episcopal church in Fort jokingly asked if John knew anything “We went online and found a blow- while before being sold to a buyer in Wayne, which I attended for 10 years about organs. ‘As a matter of fact, he er which came from and California. does,’ I told him.” was bought from a stateside supplier. After rebuilding the organ, the The organ to which Father Tomson Taking the organ apart meant we had friends lost touch. Schechter went to See ORGAN, Page 21 was referring was built in 1964 and to find a place to put the pipes and the had two previous owners. It was built other parts of the mechanism, but the for a church in the Philadelphia area, pandemic provided a serendipitous and then was sold to an organist who answer to that problem. Since no ac- wanted to install it in his home. That tivities were going on, we were able installation never took place, so it was to commandeer the parish hall as a placed on the secondary market, and staging and storage area,” he said. Father Tomson bought it. “We also put in a new electrical sys- “Father Ty contacted me in ear- tem for the organ, wiring about 2,000 ly May, and Charlie and I went to electric connections. The pipe mech- Bremen to look at the organ,” John anism has about 750 pipes, and they Schechter said. “I don’t want to sound were in pretty good shape. Deacon overconfident, but I felt pretty sure we Jeff Carpenter is an engineer and was could help because it was made by a big help in getting the organ’s digital the Moller Company of Hagerstown, control system programmed. We got Maryland, which built church organs to know parishioners and the parish for more than a century. staff very well, and we thank them for “The organ we rebuilt in Monroe their forbearance,” Schechter said. was a Moller, and the technology was The organ sang its first note on Aug. pretty similar, so we felt comfortable 5, but it took until late October to get about the work.” all the wiring done and complete the Schechter said he and Potter made rebuilding. It will take the place of a the two-hour round trip to Bremen Yamaha keyboard that had been the from Columbus about 75 times over church’s only source of instrumental the next six months and spent 15-25 music. hours a week on the restoration before Schechter said an incomplete at- completing it in late October. The in- tempt to install the two-manual, nine- strument was dedicated on Sunday, rank organ had been made by Father Nov. 1. There will be a dedication Tomson; Father Thomas Buffer, pas- concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, the tor of Marion St. Mary and Cardington Feast of Christ the King and the feast Sacred Hearts churches; and Shawn November 22, 2020 Catholic Times 17 Gift shop serves as effective evangelization tool By Tim Puet Father Andrew Apostoli, CFR, in 1988, and lives Catholic Times Reporter CATHOLIC BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT in their convent in the Bronx borough of New York A monthly feature highlighting Catholic business owners and City. “She comes home once a year and often vis- entrepreneurs working to share their faith in the marketplace. its me in the shop,” Wong said. “People just love it Sharon Wong began to volunteer nine years ago at when she stops by.” Wong’s son, Mark, is a mem- the Marian Gift Shop inside Westerville St. Paul the ber of the Ohio State Highway Patrol and attends Apostle Church because she thought her training Worthington St. Michael Church. as an interior designer would help make the space Wong, who received a Bachelor of Science de- look attractive. Today, as the shop’s paid manager, gree in interior design in 1991 from the University she realizes her role isn’t just to provide religious of Wisconsin-Stout, said that as her children grew goods, but to serve as a missionary disciple. older, she had time available and began asking God “As I got more involved with the shop, I grad- to help her find the best way to use it. ually became aware through talking to customers “I always enjoyed volunteering,” she said. “In that it’s here not just to sell things, but to provide a 2011, the church was getting ready to move into peaceful atmosphere that extends into the rest of the its current building, the gift shop, which had been church building,” Wong said. in the old church, also was moving, and I thought “Every day the shop is open, I get to pray with my interior design experience would help Shirley people and help them find items with a Catholic Moore, who managed the shop, in setting up the theme. It’s a very joyful experience. Sometimes new space and making it look inviting. people have come here distraught and in tears, and “It was a perfect fit. Shirley needed the help and I’ve listened to them and helped them find some- said she wanted to back away from full-time work thing that will give them comfort. I’m also happy at the shop, which she had been running since it just to have people come in and browse.” opened. I became more and more involved and took The coronavirus pandemic has changed the hours Marian Gift Shop manager Sharon Wong stands behind over as full-time manager five years ago.” of the shop, located just off the narthex (main vesti- Moore, 83, said her work as the longtime sec- bule) of the church at 313 N. State St. It’s now open a display of religious items set up in front of the shop’s retary for the parish’s Confraternity of Christian from 9:15 a.m. to noon Monday and Friday, noon to sales counter to make sure safe distancing is maintained Doctrine program (now known as the Parish School 7 p.m. Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and during transactions. CT photo by Tim Puet of Religion) led to the opening of the shop around closed Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. 1990. “I had started buying things on my own on “Sundays were our busiest days, but we lost those refilled the basket many times.” Wong estimated consignment from the (Columbus St. Joseph) Ca- when the pandemic hit, keeping the shop closed that Keating had supplied 500 masks, made of cot- thedral Book Shop (which closed in 2011) to give from mid-March to June 1,” Wong said. “When it ton with elastic ear bands, as of the end of October. as gifts to students for first Communion and Confir- reopened, its weekday hours were increased. That Wong said that as far as she knows, the shop is mation,” she said. has enabled the number of visitors to stay about the the only one of its type in a Catholic church in cen- “Then I started buying a few other things, and same as it was.” tral Ohio. She said customers come from across the space was set aside so they could be sold, first in She said the shop has about 6,000 sales transac- Diocese of Columbus, including many people who the parish library and then in a room in back of tions a year and anywhere from 15 to 100 transac- visit for one of several diocesan events that take the church that held a kitchen, rest rooms and oth- tions a day, depending on the day of the week and place inside the building and are surprised it has a er things. I talked to Father Art Wiles, the pastor the season of the year. gift shop. at the time, about using that space as a gift shop. Annual sales are more than $100,000 and steadi- St. Paul Church, dedicated in 2011, has received He brought it up to the parish council, and they all ly growing. “We earn enough to consistently cover a number of awards for its classic architecture, in- agreed, and they gave me a lot of help in setting the our overhead, build a small amount of savings for cluding selection by U.S. Catholic magazine in 2014 shop up. future needs and return the balance to the parish,” as one of 10 churches that are “national treasures.” “People loved it. Customers came in all the time, Wong said. This has brought people to the site from across the and I always had volunteers to help me. Then Sha- It’s a small shop, but nearly all of its 522 square nation. “A lot of them tell me they were in the area ron came along as we were getting ready to move, feet are filled with merchandise. Besides the prayer for other reasons and made it a point to come and and she was a godsend. I was able to retire and have books, Bibles, medals, jewelry, rosaries, prayer see the church,” Wong said. her take over, and she’s done a great job with it. It’s cards, greeting cards, music CDs, plaques and other “Some drive past and say they came because the wonderful that there’s still plenty of people coming goods that one might expect to find at a religious church is so beautiful from the outside they had to in, so I know I left the shop in good hands.” gift shop, it also stocks measuring spoons, pie plat- see if it was open. We also have a lot of non-Cath- Wong is the shop’s only full-time, paid employee. ters, welcome signs, handbags and other items, all olics come for the same reason. Now we’re in the She had been receiving help from eight volunteers, with a Catholic theme. time of year when people are coming for the holi- but safe-distance regulations limit the number of For the Christmas season, it has holiday cookies days to see parents and relatives and stop by to see people in the shop to two customers and one em- from the Sisters of St. Benedict in Ferdinand, Indi- if we have a Catholic-related item they’ve been ployee at a time. ana and jellies and jams from the Trappist monks of looking for.” Wong now is using the volunteers to stand outside St. Joseph’s Abbey in Spencer, Massachusetts. For The shop also serves as a center providing hos- the shop to make sure it’s adhering to the limit. Their people looking for a way of viewing the coronavi- pitality and giving directions for people attending presence is needed because Wong said enough cus- rus through a perspective involving Scripture and diocesan activities taking place there. In 2018, the tomers are coming that the rule has to be enforced the lives of the saints, there is a book titled Con- church was the site for the funeral of two Wester- nearly every day. A display of religious goods is set quering Coronavirus by EWTN Radio host Teresa ville police officers killed by a gunman, and the up around the sales counter to make sure proper dis- Tomeo. shop helped many out-of-town visitors in atten- tance guidelines are maintained during transactions. The shop is serving parishioners by making masks dance who were unfamiliar with the city. “I asked God to help me find a way to be of ser- available at no charge and placing them in a basket Wong has two children and has lived in central vice, and I found something more fulfilling than I in the narthex. “They’re made by Eloise Keating, a Ohio for 25 years. Her daughter, Sister Therese could imagine,” she said. “I’m grateful to Shirley parishioner,” Wong said. “She came in one day, said Marie, CFR, is a member of the Franciscan Sisters for giving me the opportunity. Managing the shop she was making masks and asked if I’d like to have of the Renewal, a religious community founded by has made me realize its mission is one of service some in the store. I said we’d be happy to, and she’s first and that it is an effective ministry.” Catholic Times 18 November 22, 2020 DeSales in state title game; three teams fall in semifinals Four diocesan high school teams Quarterback Will Hobgood added ter, Newark Catholic scored with 16 son with a 17-7 record. The Eagles began this past weekend with state 69 yards rushing on six carries, and seconds remaining on a 9-yard pass had advanced a week earlier by win- championship aspirations, and one re- Jason Velazquez II recovered a fum- from Cole Canter to Brandon Bu- ning a volleyball regional title for the mains in the running. ble to set up Quinn’s last touchdown. chanan. The Green Wave recovered first time in school history. Columbus St. Francis DeSales (9-1) DeSales outgained Alter 284-250 in an ensuing onside kick to get the ball In the semifinal loss, Watterson advanced to the Division III state final total yards. back. A 19-yard completion from was led by Ava Hoying with 13 kills; with a 23-13 victory over Kettering The Stallions will appear in a state Canter to Buchanan put the ball at Sydney Taylor and Olyvia Kennedy Alter (8-3) on Friday, Nov. 13 at Lon- championship game for the ninth time Warren Kennedy’s 22-yard line, but with 12 each; and Gina Grden with don High School in a semifinal match- in school history, facing Chardon (11- a game-ending pass into the end zone 10. Sophie Mangold contributed four up between two Catholic schools with 0) at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 in Divi- was knocked away. blocks. storied football histories. sion III at Fortress Obetz. Canter finished with 181 passing The Eagles dropped the first set 25- Senior running back Quintell Quinn Newark Catholic’s football season yards, and Tanner Elwell had five re- 17 and came back to win the second rushed for 135 yards and three touch- ended in the Division VII semifinals ceptions for 92 yards. 25-15 before losing the final two sets downs on 24 carries to help DeSales with a 20-13 loss to Warren John F. In volleyball, Columbus Bishop 25-21 and 25-23. In the fourth set, grind out the victory. The Ohio Uni- Kennedy (10-2) on Nov. 13 at Massil- Watterson and Newark Catholic fell Watterson overcame a 19-15 deficit to versity commitment scored on runs lon’s Paul Brown Tiger Stadium. The in the state semifinals. tie the score at 20-20 and again at 22- of 6, 10 and 21 yards. The latter two semifinal appearance was a state-re- Watterson was defeated 3-1 by top- 22, but Padua Franciscan took two of came at the end of the third quarter cord 26th for the Green Wave (7-4) ranked Parma Padua Franciscan in and the start of the fourth quarter to but their first since 2006. Division I at Vandalia-Butler High expand the Stallions’ lead to 23-7. Trailing 20-6 late in the fourth quar- School on Nov. 13, finishing its sea- See SEMIFINALS, Page 19 St. Charles swimmers to continue in college Central Catholic League fall sports Girls Volleyball fanie Karras, St. Francis DeSales; All-league first team Cielo Strickland, Abby Grundei, Alli- Sydney Taylor, Olyvia Kennedy, son Bair, Bishop Ready Sophie Mangold, Columbus Bish- op Watterson; Colleen Sweeney, Ela Final league standings Brandewie, Columbus Bishop Hart- 1. Bishop Watterson ley; Bridget Javitch, Columbus St. 2. Bishop Hartley Francis DeSales; Simone Daniel, Co- 3. St. Francis DeSales lumbus Bishop Ready 4. 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All-league second team Boys soccer Gina Grden, Ava Hoying, Bishop All-league first team Watterson; Lauren Johnson, Jasmyn Zack Rennie, Andrew Shaefer, Vigo Crockett, Bishop Hartley; Saje Wash- Two members of the Columbus St. Charles Preparatory School swimming team have Bartolo, St. Francis DeSales; Col- ington, Avery Boyd, St. Francis De- in Robinson, Trent Maisano, Sean signed letters of intent to continue in their sport in college. Mitchell List (left) will attend Sales; Megan Chesser, Bishop Ready Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and Chase Bateman will swim for Iona College in Nyhus, Bishop Watterson; Emmett New Rochelle, New York. Photo courtesy St. Charles Preparatory School Gillies, Ryan Hawk, Bishop Hart- Final league standings ley; Isaac Paul, Bishop Ready; Gabe 1. Bishop Watterson O’Reilly, Brady Westin, Brady West, 2. Bishop Hartley Joe Roberts, Columbus St. Charles Watterson seniors sign college letters 3. St. Francis DeSales Preparatory School 4. Bishop Ready All-league second team Girls soccer Gabe Weikert, Alejandro Martinez, All-league first team Nick Kennedy, St. Francis DeSales; Grace Jenkins, Gabrielle Roto- Alex Spiers, Anthony Fulz, Bishop lo, Annie McGraw, Rachel Spencer, Watterson; Alex Gabriel, Nahom Che- Bishop Watterson; Emily Sanzone, gen, Colin Callahan, Bishop Hartley; Olivia Ralston, Karli Barringer, Bish- Adam Bennet, Garrison Budd, Josh op Hartley; Gabby Mahaffey, So- Paul, Bishop Ready; Danny Marino, phia Hipolite, Kylie Hast, St. Francis Charley Valachovic, St. Charles DeSales; Caroline Buendia, Alyssa Sanders, Bishop Ready Final league standings 1. St. Charles All-league second team 2. St. Francis DeSales Five Columbus Bishop Watterson senior athletes recently signed letters of intent to play 3. Bishop Watterson college sports. They are (from left): Sophie Mangold, volleyball, Nevada-Reno; Margo Law- Maddy Bellisari, Gabrielle Capo- zello, Bishop Watterson; Emma Berg- 4. Bishop Hartley son, volleyball, Miami University; Danielle Grim, basketball, Long Island; Olyvia Kennedy, 5. Bishop Ready volleyball, George Mason; and Sydney Taylor, volleyball, Ohio State. man, Ellie Morrow, Emily Knox, Photo courtesy Bishop Watterson High School Bishop Hartley; Gracey Wilson, Ste- November 22, 2020 Catholic Times 19 Bishop Watterson takes state title in field hockey A season unlike any other ended had started since they were freshmen in a magical way for the Columbus and had experienced the disappoint- Bishop Watterson field hockey team. ment of failing to advance to the state Unfazed by the COVID-19 pan- final four each of the past three years. demic that impacted the routines and “They had been through some pain schedules of all high school athletic in the past, losing by a goal in the teams this fall in an unprecedented three district championship games in manner, the Eagles claimed their first a row, and I think that pain along the state championship in the sport since way helped them get to the point that 2009 with a 3-0 victory over Hudson they were at this year,” Baird said. on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Thomas Worth- The 2020 state title capped a re- ington High School. warding week for the Eagles that Alex Picolo, Cailin O’Reilly and started with beating Thomas Worth- Zoe Coleman scored goals in the ington in the district final, continued championship game for the Eagles, with a team Mass at Columbus Our whose state title was the fourth in Lady of Peace Church and an inspi- program history. The team has been rational meeting with members of the coached in all but one of those sea- 2009 championship team in the par- sons by Janet Baird, who also has ish’s parking lot, and was followed guided Watterson to state runner-up by wins over Columbus Academy in finishes five times. double overtime in the state semifi- Watterson finished with an 18-3 nals and Hudson in the final. record after avenging all three regu- “It just unfolded as, honestly, a per- Columbus Bishop Watterson’s Grace Cantwell plays the ball during the Eagles’ 3-0 victory lar-season losses during the postsea- fect week,” Baird said. “I couldn’t over Hudson in the state field hockey championship game on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Thomas son tournament. have drawn it up any better.” Well before the team began a season Worthington High School. Other Watterson players on the field are Anne Marie Russell In the championship game against (9), Claire Sugar (20), Fiona Isbell (3), Lauren Neutzling and goalkeeper Caroline Dunham that culminated in a state title, so much Hudson, Picolo scored eight minutes uncertainty surrounded high school (99). A team photo with players wearing masks was unavailable. The diocesan Office for in to give Watterson a 1-0 lead, and Catholic Schools requires all subjects to be wearing facial coverings in published photos. athletics and whether there would the Eagles added two goals in the even be competition this fall because third period. Their defense and goal- Photo courtesy Bishop Watterson High School of COVID-19 shutdowns that led to keeper Caroline Dunham preserved a the cancellation of spring sports. But shutout. Baird said her players adhered to the “It was definitely by far the best protocols and avoided medical issues. defensive game we played all year,” “Getting the parents and the girls on Baird said. “I thought our corner de- the same page about what it was going fense, which is something that we special limited time to take to get through the season in a worked on hard for two weeks, per- healthy manner was really challeng- formed beyond my expectations.” membership ing,” Baird said. “And then the sec- The game played out much dif- ond (challenge), I would say, is, we ferently than Watterson’s 4-1 loss to promotional didn’t really have an opportunity be- Hudson in early October. offer cause of the pandemic to do any type “I think they turned it into ‘we have of off-the-field bonding that brings the a point to prove,” Baird said of her In honor of Fr. McGivney’s team together.” team. “We didn’t perform like our- beatification on October 31, Baird was fortunate to have seven selves (in the first meeting), and (in seniors on the varsity roster to provide the final) they were up to the task. the Ohio State Council is offering stability and leadership. Some of them They worked really hard.” free online SEMIFINALS, continued from Page 18 membership* the final three points to close out the Brynn Peddicord collected 12 kills match. and five aces for Newark Catholic. for new membership applications Newark Catholic (20-6) suffered a Another fall sports team from Wat- submitted now through 3-1 loss to New Bremen in the Di- terson fell just short of moving for- December 31, 2020 vision IV semifinals on Nov. 14 at ward to the state semifinals earlier Vandalia-Butler High School. The this month, when the Eagles lost 1-0 * Regular dues are $30/year Green Wave also lost in the semis a to Olentangy High School in a Divi- year ago. sion I girls regional soccer final. New Bremen took the first two sets In the state cross country champi- Visit kofc.org/joinus 25-18, 25-16 from Newark Catholic, onships on Saturday, Nov. 7, Lan- which sent the match to a fourth set caster Fisher Catholic finished 10th enter the code with a 25-22 win in the third. But the in the Division III boys 5,000-meter Green Wave couldn’t sustain the mo- mcGiVneY2020 mentum and was outscored 25-13 in race and Bishop Watterson was 17th the decisive set. in Division II boys competition. Catholic Times 20 November 22, 2020 St. Andrew novena heralds Christmas season By MaryBeth Eberhard toddlers, I came across the beauty of Christmas Anticipation Novena, as it the St. Andrew Christmas Novena. An WALKING WITH THE is prayed up until Christmas Day. It incredibly moving and lyrical prayer, SAINTS is a lovely tradition to bring into your One thing I love about my Catholic its beauty transports us back to the home. faith is its richness. There are always time of the Nativity. We stand quietly There are days we pray this at meal- opportunities to grow in my relation- outside the stable in the starlit night. ing you along the path walking with time around our family table and eve- ship with the Lord. The chill of the air is upon our skin, the Blessed Mother and St. Joseph to nings when its soothing cadence rocks When I was younger, it was the and we are united with the Holy Fam- Bethlehem. It prepares your heart for young souls to sleep as my husband church choir. As a young adult and ily in this most sacred moment: the birth of the Lord in a quiet and and I sit upon the landing at the top of newly married, fellowship and small Hail and Blessed be the moment meditative way that allows you to the stairs and pray. Don’t let yourself Christian groups were instrumental in and hour in which the son of God was contemplatively enter into the Advent get caught up in the number of times growing my faith. When I became a born, of the most pure Virgin Mary, season. Many nights have I prayed you pray, but rather the time you enter mother, Mommy and Me playgroups at midnight in Bethlehem in piercing it quietly, looking out my window, into the mysteries of the Incarnation kept me surrounded by holy women. cold. In that hour, vouchsafe O my watching the snow fall and feeling the through the Nativity of our Lord. Now, as my children grow, Bible stud- God, to hear my prayers and grant my “piercing cold” as I walked to Bethle- St. Andrew was a fisherman along- ies, prayer groups and book studies desires (mention your intentions here) hem in my prayers. side his brother, St. Peter. Andrew was provide companionship on my faith through the merits of Our Savior, Je- As we draw closer to Thanksgiving, the first disciple called by our Lord. journey. sus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. consider printing your own copy of His feast day is at the beginning of These opportunities are all incredi- I know what you are thinking: this prayer and placing it on the ta- the new liturgical year. St. Andrew ble, but I desire to delve more deeply Christmas novena? I haven’t even ble or making prayer cards for family was crucified on an X-shaped cross, into prayer, and so I have been going bought my Thanksgiving turkey! Stay members. and tradition has it that he continued back to older traditions in the church with me because there is more to this St. Andrew’s feast day is celebrat- preaching the gospel for two days af- and bringing them into my family. novena than just a request or repeti- ed Nov. 30, which is when we begin ter he was hung on the cross. He is the When my older children were just tion. This prayer has a way of lead- this novena. It is commonly called the patron saint of fishermen and singers. CONGRESS, continued from Page 3 Cristo Rey appoints their parish, Reynoldsburg St. Pius X, tive director of the Sacred Heart En- ing the Sacred Heart devotion. to build an adoration chapel. thronement Network and daughter of “Father Crawley also says, ‘May chief operating officer Carly Miller has been appointed Their testimony, titled “Bring Je- Chuck and Joann Wilson. She’s also a our homes be another Bethany,’” Ja- sus Home So He Can Help You Evict as the first chief operating officer of wife and mother of seven, a radio per- minet said. “Who lived in Bethany? Cristo Rey Columbus High School. Those Unwanted Guests,” centered on sonality, Catholic speaker and author Mary, Martha and Lazarus. Now, for This new position will streamline the changes that occurred in their home of several books, including her latest, some of us, we feel a lot like Martha, school’s organizational structure and after their Sacred Heart enthronement. Secrets of the Sacred Heart: Twelve right? advance the impact of its current re- “When we formally invited Jesus Ways to Claim Jesus’ Promises in “I love Martha in the Bible. She’s sources, the school said in a release. into our home and asked him to take Your Life. always working and forgetting to sit Miller has served in the school’s ad- up residence as king of our household, Jaminet focused on the need for at the feet of our Lord, but He re- vancement office and as leader of its … he set about evicting and pushing those who enthrone Jesus’ Sacred minds us that He wants to come in as strategic planning program. “A five- out several unwanted guests … whom Heart to not consider it a one and done our friend. He wants to be invited … year veteran here at Cristo Rey, Miller we had unwittingly allowed to take up deal, but instead to “live this devotion as king, savior, friend, and, recently I is the perfect candidate for this newly created role,” said school president residence in our home,” the Swishers to our final breath.” discovered, (as) protector and provid- said. She said this was something her Joe Patrick. “Her legal background, er.” experience at Cristo Rey Columbus They listed several “unwanted grandfather, who made the Sacred Jaminet repeated the words her guests” that had hindered their prog- Heart plaques, did excellently. and passion for our staff and students brother, Father Wilson, used to ex- are a powerful combination.” ress toward holiness, including mass “He couldn’t wait to be with the plain the Sacred Heart devotion to media, secular TV shows and what Lord,” she said. “He was eager. His The move is one of several adminis- kindergartners: “Receive His love. trative changes being made to contin- they called the false god of sports. death was beautiful.” Return His love. Share His love.” ue the growth the school has demon- They also said the enthronement “em- Jaminet’s talk echoed her deep de- The congress concluded with expo- strated since it opened in 2011. “Jim boldened us to be evangelizers for the sire for families to welcome Christ sition of the Blessed Sacrament. Foley (who retired as school president faith. Before, we were timid. After as king of their home so that He can in July) left us on incredible financial we enthroned the Sacred Heart in our bring them abundant blessings. She For more information on Sacred Heart Enthronement, visit welcome- footing when he retired,” Patrick said. home … we felt a new level of evan- quoted several saints and holy figures “With Carly as chief operating officer gelization.” including Father Mateo Crawley-Bo- hisheart.com. The video of the con- and our other school leaders, we are Following the Swishers was key- evey, who was instrumental in spread- gress can be accessed on YouTube via poised to help Cristo Rey Columbus note speaker Emily Jaminet, execu- the St. Paul parish channel. take the next steps.” Miller received a Bachelor of Arts senior health care by angels degree from Swarthnore College in sheridan • Our caring home companions help ancient history and a Juris Doctor de- Funeral Home seniors live at home gree from Ohio State University. Her • Hygiene assistance legal career includes eight years prac- • Meals, Housework GEORGE J. 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DEACONS, continued from Page 10 understand. Walk with God’s people, of priest and bishop. generously sharing the joy and hope, Many people say the new deacons the grief and anguish of the people of made vows to the bishop, but prom- our time, especially of those who are ises is the more accurate theological poor or afflicted in any way. term because promises are made to “And as deacons, bind the wounds a person – in this case, the bishop – with the salve of the Gospel of Jesus while vows are made directly to God. Christ, the gaze of charity and the ten- Unlike members of religious orders, derness of your genuine care.” members of the diocesan clergy, in- After the homily, the candidates cluding deacons, do not make a vow declared their resolve to undertake or a promise of poverty. However, their new ministry and promised re- they are expected to live a simple life- spect and obedience to the bishop and style, without an excess of material his successors. This was followed by goods. what to many people is the most visu- After the prayer of consecration ally dramatic part of the ceremony as came the new deacons’ investiture Ten diocesan deacon candidates lie prostrate while surrounding the altar, with Bishop the candidates lay face down in front with the stole and dalmatic, which are Robert Brennn kneeling in prayer as part of the deacons’ ordination ceremony at Wester- of the bishop while a cantor and the symbolic of their ministry. They next ville St. Paul the Apostle Church. congregation chanted the Litany of were presented with the Book of the the Saints. Gospels, symbolizing their commit- They were formally consecrated as ment to proclaiming God’s Word. deacons through the bishop’s laying The ordination rite concluded with of hands on each of their heads, fol- a fraternal kiss of peace from the bish- lowed by his reading of a prayer of op, who extended his greeting to the consecration asking God to dedicate new deacons as a sign that they are them to the service of the altar and the co-workers in the church’s ministry. Word. The other deacons in attendance also The bishop’s laying-on of hands is gave the sign of peace to the newly a gesture based in Scripture and sig- ordained. The Mass then proceeded nifies the special conferral of the Holy with the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Spirit, which ordains men to service Their ordination means the new in Holy Orders. The deacons’ ordina- deacons can baptize, assist a priest at tion means they have entered from the Mass, proclaim the gospel and give lay state of the church into the clerical homilies, witness at marriages, pre- state through the Sacrament of Holy side at funeral vigils and graveside Orders. The diaconate is the first of committal services and give certain the Catholic Church’s three clerical blessings. They cannot celebrate Deacon candidate Eric Wright comes before Bishop Robert Brennan during the Promise of orders and the only one open to mar- Mass, hear confessions or anoint the the Elect at the deacon ordination ceremony. ried men, the others being the orders sick.

ORGAN, continued from Page 16 and where I was a member of the ves- Bible group at Columbus St. Andrew Our Family Serving Yours... try,” the congregation’s lay governing Church that now is meeting online; board. helped form the parish’s monthly Now for 5 Generations, “Lisa was a cradle Catholic, and we men’s breakfast fellowship; is a past Over 150 Years agreed to raise our children Catholic. grand knight of Knights of Columbus There were a lot of roadblocks to my Council 11275; has been involved in becoming Catholic, but as I learned the That Man Is You! program at Co- Our family of Funeral Directors more about the faith through asking lumbus St. Agatha and St. Timothy has expanded to include about it and through Lisa’s example, churches; is both a lector and a lector Bob Ryan’s son, Kevin. those roadblocks came down one by trainer and coordinator; and served as Kevin’s great-great-grandfather one,” Schechter said. chair of the diocesan music subcom- Patrick Egan established He entered into full communion mission for about five years. the company in 1859. with the Catholic Church in 1998 in “Becoming a Catholic has totally Our commitment to Central Ohio families Fort Wayne. After coming to Colum- changed my life,” he said. “The more has never changed. bus, he became involved in sever- I learn about the Church, the more I L-R Funeral Directors, Kevin, Andy & Bob Ryan al Catholic ministries. He is a board want to know about it. I attended the with spouses, Gini, Khristy & Mary Ginn Ryan member and past president of the men’s conference for about five years, Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club and a then got involved in the leadership Personal, dignified, quality services at a reasonable cost member of the planning team for the team, and it’s been a great honor to 2021 diocesan Catholic Men’s Con- help put the event together every year NEW Northwest Central ference, and has been co-chair of sev- and see how it has affected the lives of 4661 Kenny Rd. 403 E. Broad St. eral previous conferences. thousands of Catholic men.” He also facilitates a weekly men’s 614.451.5900 614.221.6665 Catholic Times 22 November 22, 2020 Solemnity of Christ the King Year A THE WEEKDAY BIBLE READINGS 11/23-11/28 FRIDAY WEDNESDAY Are you ready to stand before the Son of Man? Revelation 20: Isaiah 25:6-10a Ezekiel 34:11–12, 15–17 MONDAY 1-4,11--21:2 Psalm 23:1-6 Psalm 23:1–2, 2–3, 5–6 SCRIPTURE READINGS Revelation 14:1-3,4b,5 Psalm 84:3-6a,8a Matthew 15:29-37 1 Corinthians 15:20–26, 28 Psalm 24:1b-4b,5-6 Luke 21:29-33 Father Timothy Hayes Luke 21:1-4 THURSDAY Matthew 25:31–46 Father Timothy M. Hayes is pastor SATURDAY Isaiah 26:1-6 of Chillicothe St. Mary and St. Pe- TUESDAY Revelation 22:1-7 Psalm 118:1,8-9, In most ages of human history, the ter; and Waverly, St. Mary, Queen of the Missions. Revelation 14:14-19 Psalm 95:1-7b 19-21,25-27a image of “all the nations” brought Psalm 96:10-13 Luke 21:34-36 Matthew 7:21,24-27 together has been the subject of spec- Luke 21:5-11 ulation and, indeed, entirely the pro- The criterion of judgment is how 11/30-12/5 FRIDAY jection of human imagination. In our human beings have treated the most WEDNESDAY Isaiah 29:17-24 time, however, we have now expe- vulnerable. The Lord of all identifies Revelation 15:1-4 MONDAY Psalm 27:1-4,13-14 rienced the reality of all the nations Himself with all who are in need. Psalm 98:1-3b,7-9 Romans 10:9-18 Matthew 9:27-31 being truly brought to our knees to- Judgment comes for those who ig- Luke 21:12-19 Psalm 19:8-11 nored their plight: “For I was hungry Matthew 4:18-22 SATURDAY gether. The coronavirus has offered us THURSDAY Isaiah 30:19-21,23-26 the opportunity to realize that in spite and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, a stranger Revelation 18:1-2, TUESDAY Psalm 147:1-6 of all our differences we are truly one 21-23;19:1-3,9a Isaiah 11:1-10 Matthew 9:35--10:1, family subject to limitations that can and you gave me no welcome, naked and you gave me no clothing, ill and Psalm 100:1b-5 Psalm 72:1-2, 5a,6-8 affect us all. in prison, and you did not care for Luke 21:20-28 7-8,12-13,17 The Gospel of the Solemnity of Christ me.” Neither “the accursed” nor “the Luke 10:21-24 the King brings us together before the righteous” were aware of the pres- Lord of Human History, Jesus Christ, ence of the Lord in the least, but the DIOCESAN WEEKLY RADIO AND TELEVISION our Savior, our Lord and King: “When way they acted in the darkness of this the Son of Man comes in his glory, and MASS SCHEDULE: WEEKS OF NOV. 22 & 29, 2020 world makes all the difference. Those SUNDAY MASS p.m., and midnight). stgabrielradio.com. all the angels with him, he will sit upon who showed no compassion “go off to 10:30 a.m. Mass from Columbus Mass from the Archdiocese of his glorious throne, and all the nations eternal punishment, but the righteous St. Joseph Cathedral on St. Gabriel Milwaukee at 6:30 a.m. on ION TV 12:05 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. will be assembled before him.” to eternal life.” Radio (AM 820), Columbus, and at (AT&T U-verse Channel 195, Dish Saturdays, Mass from Columbus This scene presents us with the cul- www.stgabrielradio.com and diocesan Network Channel 250, or DirecTV St. Joseph Cathedral on St. Gabriel God’s judgment of His sheep con- website, www.columbuscatholic.org. Channel 305). Radio (AM 820), Columbus, and at mination of everything. At the same cerns how the sheep treat one another. www.stgabrielradio.com and diocesan time, it serves to challenge us to see Often, we have a view of God that is 10:30 a.m. Mass from Portsmouth St. Mass from Massillon St. Mary website, www.columbuscatholic.org. with new eyes all that we are experi- distorted. We imagine God as a God Mary Church on St. Gabriel Radio (FM Church at 10:30 a.m. on WILB (Saturdays on radio only), encing in the present moment. of blame, one who tallies up our rights 88.3), Portsmouth. radio (AM 1060, FM 94.5 and 89.5), The human tendency to see histo- Canton, heard in Tuscarawas, Videos of Masses are available at and wrongs against Him. God reveals Mass with the Passionist Fathers at Holmes, and Coshocton counties. any time on the internet at these ry as the product of human ingenui- Himself as a judge, to be sure. But the 7:30 a.m. on WWHO-TV (the CW), and many other parish websites: ty and drive falls away. None of our kind of judgment He offers concerns Channel 53, Columbus and 10:30 a.m. DAILY MASS Mattingly Settlement St. Mary (www. earthly achievements, none of the ac- how we take care of one another. on WHIZ-TV, Channel 18, Zanesville. 8 a.m., Our Lady of the Angels stannstmary,org); Columbus St. tivities that represent power, prestige Mass from St. Francis de Sales Monastery in Birmingham, Ala. Patrick (www.stpatrickcolumbus. We are called to act on behalf of Seminary, Milwaukee, at 10 a.m. on (Encores at noon, 7 p.m. and org); Delaware St. Mary (www. and worldly glory have any part of God, showing love and concern to WWHO-TV. Check local cable system midnight). See EWTN above; and delawarestmary,org); Sunbury St. John this moment. The “Melech haOlam,” others in His name. How do we re- for cable channel listing. on I-Lifetv (Channel 113 , Ada, Neumann (www.saintjohnsunbury.org); the “King of the Ages,” is revealed late to the homeless, refugees and Logan, Millersburg, Murray City, and Columbus Immaculate Conception as “Ben Adam,” that is, “the Son of immigrants, people of other religions Mass from Our Lady of the Angels Washington C.H.; Channel 125, (www.iccols.org). Check your parish Man.” There is no battle. There is no Monastery, Birmingham, Ala., at 8 Marion, Newark, Newcomerstown website tfor additional information. and nationalities, different economic a.m. on EWTN (Spectrum Channel and New Philadelphia; Channel 207, struggle. There is only a revelation of classes and those who think different- 385, Insight Channel 382, or WOW Zanesville); 8 p.m., St. Gabriel Radio We pray Weeks II and I, Seasonal the judgment that is now shown to be ly from us? Jesus makes it clear that Channel 378). (Encores at noon, 7 (AM 820), Columbus, and at www. Proper, Liturgy of the Hours. truly “self-inflicted.” He is aligned with them. When we The Lord of Human History shapes serve others beyond our comfort zone, the act of judgment entrusted to Him we are serving Jesus. When the Lord First Sunday of Advent Year B as the result of human choices. It is comes to meet us at the end of time, not the actions of the great and mighty. He will know us as we have come to ‘Watch’ what we do and respond to God’s Word No politicians or royalty among hu- recognize Him in them. man beings are present at the side of Now is the time for a sober judg- Isaiah 63:16b–17, 19b; 64:2–7 tion for our lives. It teaches us to look the Son of Man, only the angels. The ment of our own actions. We must re- Psalm 80:2–3, 15–16, 18–19 to Jesus Christ as our glorious future. only one to possess glory is the Son of view how we make ourselves available 1 Corinthians 1:3–9 Advent is a season of waiting and Man. 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CATHOLIC CROSSWORD PUZZLE ACROSS DOWN 1 Evil spirits 2 “…___ lema sabachthani?” 5 Paradise (Mk 15:24) 8 Confirmation gesture 3 Garden sin 10 “Blessed are they who hunger and 4 Lot’s wife was turned into a pillar ___ for righteousness” (Mt 5:6) of this 11 David or Solomon 5 Biblical “has” in the Douay-Rheims 12 “I am the way and the ___ and 6 Biblical division the life.” (Jn 14:6) 7 Start of The Lord’s Prayer, in Paris 13 Papal letter signed by the Pope’s 9 He shared an occupation with Paul secretary and sealed with the 11 King of ___ Pope’s ring 14 Bad habit 15 Angelus time 16 Lenten practices 16 Papal vestment 17 Type of monastery 18 Certain vestments 19 “Blessed art ___ among women” 20 Paul escaped from Damascus in this 21 Wounds of Our Lord 24 Act of Contrition word 22 In Acts 24, Felix postponed Paul’s 25 It was written in three languages 23 Catholic author of The Power and (abbr.) the Glory 26 Administrative arm of the Catholic 26 People St. Patrick converted Church 27 First word in the title of a 19th 28 Eucharistic element century encyclical 30 Jesus shared this with his apostles 28 What 28A becomes the night before he died 29 “Vaya con ___” 32 Marian litany 31 Church section 33 St. Juan ___ 34 Buying or selling of spiritual things 35 Legend says Patrick drove these out of Ireland

SCRIPTURE, continued from Page 22 and ready to receive what is offered: In the meantime, as we wait, we keep others see your joy in the Gospel? The Lord speaks to us: “What I say Watch. Look. See. Understand. Be watch: longing for the fulfillment of to you, I say to all: ‘Watch!’” ready. Cooperate with grace. Attend God’s promise, and seeking to be the to what is happening. We are called people of God by offering our willing St. John Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic Church EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY to communion, fellowship with God service to one another and sharing our 5858 Cleveland Ave., Columbus 43231 through His Son. faith that Christ will come again. Annual Christmas Cookie Sale St. Andrew Parish is seeking a full time Parish We see that the world around us is Giving thanks for the grace of God December 12,2020 Business Administrator who will serve as a staff 10:00am until 2:00pm caught up in admiration of its own bestowed on us in Jesus Christ, we resource in support of the pastor. This admin- capacities. This confuses the gift with make use of the spiritual gifts that Due to Covid-19, there are some changes on how this istrative position will have direct responsibility the giver. God is the source of our we have received, and we persevere sale will work. for ensuring that the parish and school needs in

This sale will be PRE-ORDER ONLY. We are offering finance, payroll and personnel records, facilities, abilities. “Why do you let us wander, by the grace of God until we meet the trays of more than 6 dozen assorted cookies for $38; O LORD, from your ways, and harden Lord as He comes to us. business administration and parish office staffing nut and poppy-seed rolls for $12; and pirohi with our hearts so that we fear you not?” We keep our eyes fixed on the goal. are fulfilled. potato/cheese, sauerkraut, whole prune or sweet Candidates should have a minimum of a B.A. When we see things rightly, we We are being called to be something cheese fillings for $6 per package of one dozen. We’re also offering 8”x8” pans of baklava for $19. in accounting and be able to perform gener- rightly esteem the gifts God has giv- new in the world even as the world al accounting including budgeting, financial en us, and we put them to use for the chooses to push us to the sidelines. You may place your order through our website reporting, accounts receivable, cash receipts and right purpose: to prepare for the com- Our temptation is to think we can go (preferred way) at www.byzantinecolumbus.com and go to our Cookie Sale page or by phone at 614-882- disbursement, and payroll. This person will also ing of Jesus Christ, the glorious arriv- on just the way we are. Our desire 7578 and leave your order. The deadline for placing be responsible for the supervision of office staff, al of our Savior, cloaked in majesty. that things “return to normal” in a an order is December 6, 2020. overseeing Parish Office operations, monitoring of

When we see things rightly, we post-coronavirus world is also a temp - As in the past, rolls, pirohi, and baklava are facilities’ management and acquisition of goods open our hearts to God’s plan for our tation. We must be transformed by the available in limited quantities, so order fast! And and services in support of business operations. lives, as individuals and as a commu- grace poured out on us at this time of due to pre-order items only, availability of Must work well with pastor, staff and volunteers. additional cookies in the hall is not an option this Job offer is contingent on the successful passing nity of believers, entrusted with a mis- history, a new moment of salvation. year. sion, the responsibility of witnessing Watch: What is going on in your of the mandatory background screening and com- Order pick-up will be handled as a Drive-Thru. We pletion of the VIRTUS “Protecting God’s Children” to the presence of God among us, and own heart? Do you hear the voice of will have parishioners throughout the parking lot program. Compensation is commensurate with the task of feeding our brothers and the Lord? directing cars, taking your name and payment (cash or experience and ability. Benefits are according to sisters with the Word of God. We join Watch: What is happening in your check), and then delivering your order to your vehicle. In keeping with covid-19 guidelines, please wear a Diocesan policy and include a full complement in the cry of all humanity: “Oh, that family? Are you becoming more cen- mask when in contact with our parishioners and our of benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, you would rend the heavens and come tered on faith in your family? Is Jesus parishioners will be wearing masks as well. short & long-term disability, and matching 403(b). down!” We beg the Lord to transform welcome in your home? Would He ONLY Cash or Check is accepted in payment at Qualified individuals should submit cover letter, us into a people who are docile to His feel at home there? time of pick-up. resume and references to Msgr. Stephan Moloney, presence with us: “Lord, make us turn Watch: What is happening in the We are looking forward to seeing you at our annual Pastor, at [email protected] by Christmas Cookie Sale and please join us in praying to you; let us see your face and we culture around you? How can you that this pandemic is resolved soon, and we may return November 30. shall be saved.” make a difference in that culture? Do to our regular cookie sale next year!

Catholic Times 24 November 22, 2020 Mary J. Reale PRAY FOR OUR DEAD Funeral Mass for Mary J. Reale, 91, taught reading to adults at the Domini- BAUMANN, John, 85, Nov. 10 MORBITZER, William S., 64, Nov. 3 who died Saturday, Oct. 31, was cel- can Learning Center in Columbus. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Grove City St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, Pickerington ebrated Friday, Nov. 6 at Pickerington She was preceded in death by her St. Elizabeth Seton Parish. parents; son, David; and brother, Ben. BURKE, Sheila A., 59, Nov. 3 PATTERSON, Mary M. (Orsini), 91, Oct. 28 She was born in Alliance to Ben and Survivors include a son, Christopher Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, Columbus Our Lady of Victory Church, Columbus Nellie Frustos. (Janet); daughters, Ann (Robert) Metz She was a teacher at Columbus Holy and Beth (Gary) Batke; sister, Corrine CONAWAY, Robert, 86, Nov. 2 POLING, Bernadette (Underbrink), 91, Spirit School from 1963 to 1995 and Densmore; 10 grandchildren; and nine St. Colman of Cloyne Church, Washington Nov. 3 Reynoldsburg St. Pius X School from great-grandchildren. Court House Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ada 1965 to 1995. After retirement, she CORDELL, Barry D., 74, Oct. 31 PORTER, Robert M., 86, Nov. 9 Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Marysville St. Paul Church, Westerville Rosamund M. Anderson Wilson Rosamund M. Anderson Wilson, 99, standing Teacher Award and President’s COULTER, Samuel R., 70, Oct. 26 QUARANTO, Joseph V., 96, Nov. 10 who was organist at Logan St. John Award in 1984, was the first chairman St. Matthew Church, Gahanna Resurrection Cemetery, Lewis Center Church from 1956 to 1997, died Thurs- of the college’s faculty organization, and DEVEREAUX, Karen L., 61. Oct. 24 RUDASILL, Donald, 75, Nov. 1 day, Nov. 5 at Seneca House in Tiffin. authored six nutrition workbooks. She Holy Family Church, Columbus Immaculate Conception Church, Kenton There was no funeral Mass for her be- moved to Tiffin a few years ago to live cause of the coronavirus pandemic. near her daughter, Maria. DOWNER, Richard A., 86, Nov. 7 STALTER, Charles R., 84, formerly of She was born on April 8, 1921, in She was preceded in death by her Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ada Columbus, Nov. 9 Logan to Leo and Evelyn (Haley) Fox. parents; husbands, Sterling Anderson, St. Michael Church, Findlay She received Bachelor’s and Mas- who died in 1986, and Robert Wil- HICKEY, Katherine A. (Skarote), 87, Nov. 1 ter’s degrees from Ohio University and son, who died in 2006; son, Romuald St. Brendan Church, Hilliard STEWART, Earl J., 89, Oct. 16 was an administrative and therapeu- Anderson; brothers, Joseph and Paul; Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Grove City tic dietitian at hospitals in New York, and sister, Catherine Londergan. Sur- JACOBS, Mary C. “Kate” (Cavanaugh), Ohio and California. vivors include a son, Christopher 93, formerly of Columbus, Oct. 24 STIVISON, Diane S., 73, Oct. 30 She became one of the first three mem- (Donna); daughters, Deborah (Rick) Christ the King Church, Tampa, Fla. St. John Church, Logan bers of the Hocking College nursing pro- Henry, Catherine (Dan) Walsh and gram when the college was founded in Maria (Steve Jozwiak) Anderson; a JASKIEWICZ, Edward M., 93, Oct. 26 VanDYKE, Daniel, 63, Oct. 29 1968 and taught there until retiring in stepdaughter, Sherry Smith; and many St. James the Less Church, Columbus St. Colman of Cloyne Church, Washington 1986. She received the institution’s Out- grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Court House MARTINKOVICH, Matthew, 44, Oct. 28 Church of the Resurrection, New Albany VESCO, Louis J., 92, Oct. 30 Danville parishioner fostered 33 children St. Anthony Church, Columbus Florence Heldenbrand had four The Heldenbrands turned the site, MILSTEAD, Marvin, 83, Oct. 25 brothers and four sisters and always located on the Mohican River, into a St. Colman of Cloyne Church, Washington WARREN, William Jr., 89, Oct. 25 enjoyed having children around, her family campground known as Camp Court House St. Anthony Church, Columbus sister said. Whip-Poor-Will Hills, featuring ca- Because of her caring nature, she noeing and other activities. They and her husband, Carl, who died in operated it for about 20 years before 1994, were foster parents to 33 chil- selling it to another family. It contin- dren during the 1970s and ’80s and ues to be an active campground. operated a family campground. Samples said the Heldenbrands’ Heldenbrand, 96, died Thursday, foster children ranged in age from in- Oct. 15 at the Ohio Eastern Star Home fancy to 18. The couple cared for them in Mount Vernon. The funeral Mass for periods ranging from a few weeks was at Danville St. Luke Church on to a year or more. They fostered one Tuesday, Oct, 20. She was buried in child, named Michael, for nine years the parish cemetery. and eventually adopted him. After “Florence was taking care of some- leaving the campground, they moved one’s children all the time,” said her to the Knox County community of sister, Margaret Samples. “Her home Howard. Florence spent the last years was the kind of place where there of her life in the Eastern Star Home. was always a playpen or an extra bed “It seemed like the logical thing to available. She liked to stay at home, do,” Florence once said of her caring and being a foster parent gave her a for foster children. “You just do what way to do that and to earn a little mon- seems natural, and you get back a lot ey. But she didn’t do it for the money. more. You get back a lot more than It was because of the children.” you ever give.” That love for children led the Held- Florence was born on June 15, 1924 enbrands to purchase the former Camp in Danville to Donald and Florence Nelson Dodd in Brinkhaven, near the (Blanchard) Colopy. She represented border of Knox and Holmes counties, St. Luke Church at many diocesan when the YMCA put it up for sale in meetings, and she taught and men- the early 1970s because it was getting tored people preparing to join the too expensive to run. It had been do- nated to the YMCA in 1922. See PARISHIONER, Page 25 November 22, 2020 Catholic Times 25 Kindergarten saints greet bishop at Our Lady of Bethlehem

Kindergarten students at Columbus Our Lady of Bethlehem School and Childcare (OLB) welcomed Bishop Robert Brennan on Friday, Oct. 30 as they arrived at school. Students came to school dressed as their chosen Eco-Saint in celebration of All Saints Day. Students took part in an All Saints Day Mass with Bishop Brennan as it livestreamed on the Diocese of Colum- bus, Office of Catholic Schools and OLB Facebook pages. Kindergarten students presented the bishop with a memory book they made of themselves as their saint. Opportunities such as this provide OLB’s young students with a strong, loving start for a lifetime of success. To view the recorded Mass, visit Our Lady of Bethlehem School and Childcare or the Office of Catholic Schools’ YouTube channels. Photos courtesy Our Lady of Bethlehem School and Childcare

PARISHIONER, continued from Page 24 ‘Saints’ visit Lancaster St. Mary Catholic Church. She received the parish’s Gold- sisters, Margaret Samples and Marilyn Arnold; en Deeds award in 1996 “in recognition of her seven grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 12 unselfish commitment and service to others.” great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchil- She was part of the Wonder Workers 4-H Club for dren; and a great-great-grandson. more than 20 years and was a founding volunteer for the Knox Coun- ty Hospice, serving in that role for more than 25 years and re- ceiving the hospice’s volunteer of the year award in 2007. She also refurbished dolls for Toys for Tots, assembled hol- iday food baskets for the Salvation Army and volunteered at Teacher Elizabeth Van Evra and Father Craig Eilerman, the Danville inter- pastor of Lancaster St. Mary Church (standing on top church pantry. row), are shown with third-grade students from Lancast- In addition to her er St. Mary School, who researched a saint and dressed as parents and husband, she was preceded in the subject of their research to celebrate All Saints Day. death by an infant Photo courtesy St. Mary School son, David; brothers, Donald and Richard Colopy; sisters, Bar- Continue Your Faith Journey bara Colopy and Re- Discover Central Ohio’s Catholic university! gina Randall; infant twin great-grand- • 39 high-demand majors sons and an infant • Early acceptance into medical and graduate school great-granddaughter. • Honors Program and study abroad opportunities Survivors include • Minutes from downtown Columbus her son, Michael • 99% of students receive financial aid (Gidget); daughters, Barbara Davis and Apply today at ohiodominican.edu/ApplyNow Beautifully Bonnallee (Jeffrey) Ike; brothers, Robert Central Ohio’s Catholic University • Founded by the Dominican Sisters of Peace. 614-276-1439 modlich-monument.com and Patrick Colopy; 1216 Sunbury Rd. | Columbus, OH 43219 | 614.251.4500 Catholic Times 26 November 22, 2020 Marker honors Josephinum founder St. Agatha students collect diapers

A state historical marker honoring Msgr. John Joseph Jessing, founder of the Pontifical College Josephinum, was rededicated by Bishop Robert Brennan on Sunday, Nov. 1. The marker, commissioned in 2003, was damaged during construction on U.S. Route 23, which runs past the seminary. It was stored on campus until work on the road was completed. This year is the 150th anniversary of Msgr. Jessing’s ordination to the priesthood. Photo courtesy Pontifical College Josephinum Eagle Scout creates garden Eagle Scout Luke Williams, a member of Scout Troop 365, designed and created a sitting area and garden for the Columbus St. An- Columbus St. Agatha School students collected more than 7,500 diapers for a Bottoms Up thony Church grounds, diaper drive during October, Respect Life Month. That represents an increase of nearly 50 with the help of many percent from the 5,100 collected in a drive last fall. Pictured with some of the diapers are volunteers. The space Bottoms Up representative Jo Welsh (left) and second-grade teacher Jericho Wagenbren- was named in honor of ner. Photo courtesy Bottoms Up longtime parishioners Bob and Marge Snopik. Photo courtesy St. Anthony Church St. Michael School honors veterans

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