CatholicThe TIMES The Diocese of Columbus’ News Source June 2, 2019 • THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD • Volume 68:33

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Stewardship: Andrea Pannell writes that stewardship is a response to our grateful awareness of a life in Jesus Christ, Page 4

End of an era: Scott Manahan is retiring as Columbus Bishop Watterson’s baseball coach after a long and successful run that included a state title and 640 wins, Page 8

Ascension & Pentecost: Scripture columnist Father Timothy Hayes explains the spiritual significance of the Ascension and Pentecost, Page 14 bishop brennan ordains four new diocesan priests Pages 10-13, 20 Catholic Times 2 June 2, 2019 Local news and events Annual St. Anthony Mass set for June 13 at St. Christopher Church Columbus St. Christopher Church, thony Circle, which awards two $500 ship fund may be sent to the church, ing crucifix, and 92 informational pan- 1420 Grandview Ave., will host its an- scholarships to eighth-grade students with checks payable to St. Anthony els representing more than 25 years of nual Mass celebrating the Feast of St. who plan to attend a diocesan high Circle #1. study and research by the Center for Anthony of Padua at 6 p.m. Thursday, school. The celebration will include the Study of the Passion of Christ and June 13. Msgr. John Cody and Father announcement of the scholarship re- St. John Chrysostom the Holy Shroud. The items are on David Poliafico will concelebrate. cipients. selling baked goods loan from the Conventual Franciscan The Mass will be preceded at 5:45 The circle is the extension of an Columbus St. John Chrysostom Friars of Marytown, Illinois. by a procession and will be followed organization started by a group of Byzantine Catholic Church, 5858 As part of the exhibit, Tony Stout by the distribution of small loaves of women in Italy, who brought it to the Cleveland Ave., is conducting a sale of Columbus St. Cecilia Church will bread – a tradition at many parishes United States as immigrants. It was of baked goods from 4 to 6 p.m. Fri- present a program on the shroud’s his- where the feast has a special meaning. organized at St. Christopher in 1951 day, June 7 in the parish hall. Items tory, based on his more than 20 years Food and refreshments will be avail- and has been awarding scholarships for sale will include cabbage rolls, of study of the object, at 5 p.m. Satur- able after Mass, and there will be raf- for the past 20 years. sausage and sauerkraut, piroghi, and day, June 15. fles, door prizes and a fish pond for For more information, contact Patri- nut, apricot and poppyseed rolls. No children. cia Brown at (614) 488-5893 or (614) advance orders will be taken. All Corpus Christi Church Proceeds go to the parish’s St. An- 440-5893. Donations to the scholar- items will be sold on a “first come, to celebrate feast day first served” basis. Columbus Corpus Christi Church, 1111 E. Stewart Ave., will celebrate Reflecting on Mary Shroud exhibit coming the Solemnity of Corpus Christi to Ss. Simon and Jude on Sunday, June 23 with a Mass at A traveling exhibit on the Shroud of 10 a.m., followed by a procession Turin titled “The Man of the Shroud” through the parish prayer garden, will be presented in the social hall of weather permitting. West Jefferson Ss. Simon and Jude After returning to church for Ben- Church, 9350 High Free Pike, from ediction of the Blessed Sacrament, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily from Saturday, there will be a free breakfast, featur- June 15 to Wednesday, June 19. This ing pancakes by Chris Cakes, in the is the only Ohio visit scheduled for rectory courtyard. the display this year. All past parishioners, as well as grad- There is no charge to view the ex- uates, faculty and staff of the former hibit, which will include a full-scale (14 feet by 3 feet) linen replica of the shroud, a life-size, authentic-appear- See local news, Page 6

Catholic Times is on summer schedule!

Things slow down during the summer, and that includes the Catholic Times. In June, July and Msgr. Frank Lane presided at a day of reflection presented by the Serra Club of August, we will be publishing every other week. Look North Columbus on Tuesday, May 7. Msgr. Lane gave an in-depth view of references for the Catholic Times in your mailbox just prior to to Mary in the Old Testament for the more than 50 people in attendance. Msgr. June 16 & 30; July 14 & 28; and Aug. 11 & 25. We Lane, now retired from diocesan responsibilities, was pastor at Columbus St. Antho- will return to weekly publication in September. ny, Columbus St. Andrew and Columbus St. Margaret of Cortona churches and vice rector of the Pontifical College Josephinum. He currently serves in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

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([email protected]) Postmaster: Send address changes to Catholic Times, 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH 43215. Please allow two to four weeks for change of address. June 2, 2019 Catholic Times 3 Catholic Home Missions provide aid in Ohio, throughout the nation By Leandro (Lany) M. Tapay mandate of Christ by partaking in the Director, Diocesan Missions Office Church’s mission work through our Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, prayers, sacrifices and financial sup- The U.S. Conference of Catholic port for the missions. The U,S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has designated one Approximately 43 percent of di- Bishops has designated one weekend weekend every year for the Catho- oceses and eparchies in the United every year for the Catholic Home lic Home Missions Collection. Funds States are designated as mission dio- Missions Collection. This year in our gathered in the collection help mission ceses by the USCCB. Five of them are diocese, the collection will take place dioceses in the United States and its in Ohio – the Diocese of Steubenville, on the weekend of Saturday and Sun- territories. This year, in the Diocese of the Diocese of Youngstown, the Cath- day, June 1 and 2. The program was Columbus, the collection will be on the olic Eparchy of Parma, St. George’s established to guarantee continued weekend of Saturday and Sunday, June Romanian Catholic Eparchy in Can- funding for the mission dioceses in 1 and 2. ton and the Ukrainian Eparchy of St. the United States, which cannot con- The Diocese of Columbus has four Josaphat in Parma. All of them receive tinue to exist without financial help missionaries working in places cov- funds from the Catholic Home Mis- from Catholics elsewhere. ered by the USCCB home missions: sions Collection. In 2018, the Diocese The financial assistance is offered • Father David Glockner is a of Columbus donated $73,592.85 to to the scattered and isolated churches member of the Glenmary Mis- the collection. in the vast wilderness of Alaska and sionary Group. He works in a Most of the dioceses and eparchies in the Deep South, the Rocky Moun- Glenmary mission in West Virgin- covered by USCCB home missions tain states, the Appalachian region, ia. He is from Portsmouth. are in the Appalachian regions, the the Southwest, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the distant Pacific is- • Father Robert Goodyear is a South, the Southwest along the Mex- lands, such as American Samoa and the Marshalls, that are United States member of the Servants of the ican border, the Rocky Mountain territories. Funds from the appeal extend and strengthen the Catholic Society of Our Lady of the Most states, Alaska, Puerto Rico, the Vir- Church’s presence in these areas by providing basic pastoral services. Holy Trinity. He works among the gin Islands, and the Marshall Islands The Catholic Home Missions Collection helps fund evangelization ef- Choctaw Indians in Mississippi. and the Carolines in the Pacific. The forts, religious education programs, education and training of seminari- He is from Reynoldsburg. Church in these areas cannot exist ans, and training of pastoral care givers in areas of the United States where • Brother David Henley is voca- without the help of Catholics else- Catholics are few and the Church is fragile. tions director of the Glenmary where. Our prayers and support for the appeal help meet the faith needs of these Missionary Group. He is from Among the challenges the Church dioceses. Helping satisfy the spiritual needs of our brothers and sisters Columbus. faces in these areas are a shortage of across America unites all of us as a Catholic family. I invite you to respond • Sister Giovanni Paulo del’ Eu- priests, a small Catholic population, generously to the Catholic Home Missions Collection. charistia is a member of the So- bad roads, or no roads at all. Some May the Lord bless us in our efforts to help expand and strengthen the ciety of Our Lady of the Holy of these mission areas can be reached presence of the Church at home. Trinity. She works in her congre- only by boat or plane. gation’s mission in Colorado. She In the United States and its terri- Sincerely yours in Christ, is from Powell. tories, more than two million people Let us pray for our missionaries, that live in counties without a Catholic Most Rev. Robert J. Brennan, DD God may continue to bless all they do Church, 182 counties have no Catho- Bishop of Columbus on our behalf. Although most of us are lic priest, 927 counties have only one not called to go to mission lands, all parish and 171 counties have fewer of us are called to be missionaries by than 50 Catholics. the pastor of Holy Redeemer Church The smallest Catholic populations virtue of our baptism. We fulfill this This is an example of the challenge in La Pine, Oregon, faces. His parish tend to exist in rural areas of the South, church and mission centers spread in Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, across 10,000 square miles. Because Georgia and the Carolinas. Tennessee of the vast distance, the pastor logs has the smallest percentage of Catho- 500 miles round trip on Sundays. lics of any state, with only 3.5 percent

A CELEBRATION OF THE DIOCESE OF COLUMBUS This type of arrangement is common of the population identifying as Cath- in the home mission areas. It is repli- olic. Many people in Tennessee never Sunday, June 23, 2019 Couples celebrating their 25th, 30th, cated across the Northwest and in the have seen or met a Catholic priest. 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th, 55th, 60th, and 2:30 p.m. Mass every year after 60th anniversaries Southwest, where distances are great On behalf of Bishop Robert Bren- St. Brigid of Kildare of marriage are invited to attend. distances and many parishes do not nan and of missionaries and the peo- have a resident pastor. ple they serve, I thank you for all you To register, contact the In home mission areas, Catholics are do for the mission work of the Catho- The Most Reverend Marriage and Family Life Office Robert J. Brennan, Celebrant 614- 241-2560 or visit few. Of the total population of 577,737 lic Church. May our prayers, sacrific- columbuscatholic.org/ people in Wyoming, 11 percent are es and financial support for the mis- marriage-enrichment Catholic. The state has 70 parishes sions bring us closer to the day when PLEASE R.S.V.P. BY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12TH. spread over 100,000 square miles. in the name of Jesus, every knee will Couples may register for this event after June 12th, however, their names will Of the 3.16 million people in Utah, bend and every tongue will confess not be featured in the event program or The Catholic Times. 270,000 are Catholics. Utah has just 63 that Jesus is Lord. parishes. i n f o r m a l r e c e p t i o n f o l l o w i n g Catholic Times 4 June 2, 2019 A thankful steward Rice Bowl provides funds for local grants

Stewardship, Living our Faith faith in action Andrea Pannell Erin Cordle

Stewardship can be hard to live and teach when it is limited to campaigns for For more than 45 years, Catholics have used the Catholic Relief Services increased offertory collections or to other fundraising activities. As a way of life, (CRS) Lenten Rice Bowl program to help guide us in daily reflections as we we experience stewardship as a response to a grateful awareness of our life in strive to deepen our relationship with God and neighbor, no matter where in Jesus Christ. We proclaim the truth that this and every day is a day the Lord has the world that neighbor may live. The Rice Bowl’s spiritual pillars are prayer, made, and so we rejoice and are glad in it, alleluia! As we journey through the Easter season of joyful exultation, we celebrate fasting and almsgiving. the amazing gift of Christ’s resurrection and the new life we have been given. CRS is the official global relief and development agency of the U.S. Confer- I am reminded of the traditional gospel song This Little Light of Mine. It is one ence of Catholic Bishops. Through CRS Rice Bowl, we have opportunities to of the first Christian songs I learned as a child and one that continues to grow in put our faith into action. meaning for me as an adult. As we rejoice our way through the 50 days follow- CRS uses its share of our Rice Bowl donations to support hunger initiatives ing Easter Sunday and ending on Pentecost Sunday, we can feel a light within around the world, and the diocesan Office for Social Concerns uses its share us becoming more brilliant. The challenge of this light is that it not only shines to support hunger initiatives in the 23 counties of the Diocese of Columbus. brightly on the goodness surrounding us, it also can bring to light those not so Every year, Catholics across the nation use nearly four million iconic “rice good things in our life and in the world around us. This can cause some of us, as Bishop Brennan says in his homily on the prodigal son, “to remain on the bowls” for almsgiving that results in nearly $12 million collected annually. Of outside of the Father’s house by our own choosing.” that amount, 75 percent is sent to the CRS international office in Baltimore and In all her wisdom, the Church seems to be very aware of our dilemma and is used for supporting CRS global programs, while 25 percent stays in each looks to support us through this joyous, yet challenging time. The readings we diocese to support local efforts to address hunger and food insecurity. hear in Mass are bold and forthright. Giving us the blessed assurance that we are This year, the Office for Social Concerns is launching its CRS Rice Bowl the flock of the Good Shepherd, we are commanded to be known through our local funds grants program to support local soup kitchens and pantries. Grant love for one another and to believe and trust in all that Jesus has revealed in His requests should be in the $200 to $2,000 range. Grant applications are available life and now in His resurrection. We are offered peace beyond all understanding, told we have no need to be troubled or afraid, and called to be a witness to this at www.columbuscatholic.org/social-concerns-office. Priority will be given to great glory – a light unto the world. We are encouraged as we hear Jesus’ praying applications that identify needs that cannot be met by other means. Consider- for us in the Gospel of John saying, “Holy Father, I pray not only for them (the ation will be given to requests for food or equipment replacement and repair Apostles), but also for those who will believe in me through their word, so that costs. Funds may not be used for salaries or administrative costs. they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be The grant application is not complicated. Basic contact information and in- in us, that the world may believe that you sent me.” formation about the soup kitchen or pantry is required. The information ques- Oh, how blessed we are to have Jesus. This is what we are grateful for as tions include: What is your mission? What services do you provide? Who do good stewards – not for things bought or acquired, but for the radical love of you serve? How many per month? With whom do you partner? How would the God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. For this, I give thanks and offer my prayer, participation and generosity. Let the light of the Lord shine brightly grant be used? above you, below you, all around you and within you. One important point is that each application will require the signature from “Christ Our Lord, risen Lord, light of the world, to you be all praise and glory! a Catholic parish pastor or Catholic agency director. These funds were donated Shine your light on us this Easter season so that we may reflect brilliantly the by our parishes and are designated for smaller soup kitchens and pantries that glory of your resurrection. Make us a blessing for those who suffer, live in fear, are supported by our diocesan Catholic community. or are overwhelmed by life. And let the Spirit fill our hearts with your loving Applications for the first round of grants are due by Monday, June 17 and presence so that we may become good stewards of your Gospel out of love for will be awarded by the end of June. The CRS Rice Bowl grants application can you who, for our sakes, lived, died and rose from the dead; you who live and be found on the diocesan website at www.columbuscatholic.org/social-con- reign with your Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen” (stewardship prayer for May 2019 from the International Catholic cerns-office, or obtained by emailing [email protected] or Stewardship Council). calling Erin Cordle, diocesan CRS director, at (614) 241-2540.

Andrea Pannell is episcopal moderator for the diocesan Office of Development Erin Cordle is associate director of the diocesan Office for Social Concerns. and Planning. June 2, 2019 Catholic Times 5 Bishop Robert Brennan’s funeral homily for Msgr. James A. Geiger “To begin with, Bishop Griffin, Christ the Good Shepherd, who laid in the middle of the Bishop Campbell and I join all of the down his life for his sheep, who laid flock so that he can priests of the diocese in two things down his life for us. listen, that he can – first, in offering now our prayers “Pope Francis uses this image that share life, that he and our condolences and our hope in I draw on quite often for us as priests, can encourage, that the risen Lord to all of you of Msgr. and he talks about how we model our he can learn. Geiger’s family, with a great sense of life after Christ the Good Shepherd, “And so it is again thanksgiving for his beautiful service and he says that the Good Shepherd that we’re thank- as a priest and for the joy – the joy that – the priest that is modeling himself ful for the ways he brought to so many people, even to after Christ the Good Shepherd – is that Msgr. Geiger me in his last days. called to walk with the flock – to walk – and we recall all “And if we could also, to the Car- with the flock. the ways that we melite Sisters, we have to thank you so “We all know the image that the are called to walk many times over for the prayers and the pope uses of smelling like the sheep, in the midst of the help and the great love that you have right? Well, he says that the shepherd flock and to draw shown to our priests and the care that walks all around the flock. our strength and our you have given to us. We could never “There are times when the Good hope from knowing express our thanks enough for all that Shepherd is walking in front of the one another, from you do for our priests, but today in a flock, leading the flock. The Good encouraging Jesus very particular way for Msgr. Geiger, Shepherd leads to pastures that are Christ through one we thank you from the bottom of our green, to springs of water that are life- another. hearts. giving. The Good Shepherd leads in “I’ve heard great, “Now this is my third priest funeral the ways that are affirming and help- great, great stories in the short time that I’m here. The first ful, and so as Christ leads us, you and of how Msgr. Gei- he said, ‘I think the toughest thing is two were during Easter week and it I are called to lead the flock, to show ger was a great and loving pastor. I seeing people that abandon the church was within the octave of Easter, and if people the way, to give a sense of con- hear about his work with the cham- for whatever reason, but to see people you remember, each of them chose one fidence and hope. ber of commerce here – a real man of embrace the faith, then grow with the of the resurrection appearances for the “Msgr. Geiger did that in so, so many the community, correct? – and I think faith – well, it’s like a parent watching Gospel to be proclaimed at the funeral. ways, didn’t he? Leading that flock as in his time here in Sugar Grove, he a child grow up. That’s when you say How fitting! a pastor, as a loving shepherd, as a lov- wasn’t an aloof visitor who dropped it’s all worth it.’ “Today, we just heard the choice ing pastor, showing the way to Christ, in from outside, but really embraced it “He took great joy – we all take that Msgr. Geiger made of the Good giving that sense of knowing Jesus as and was embraced by the community. great joy – in someone encountering Shepherd, as we are in this week of our shepherd, teaching us along the “The Good Shepherd teaches us to Christ and seeing their life changed. the Good Shepherd, having contem- way. listen to one another, to listen careful- Think of all the people who were plated on Sunday that beautiful im- “Let me ask you something: How ly to one another. The Good Shepherd encouraged along the way, who en- age of Christ the Good Shepherd. So, many of you were taught by Msgr. teaches us to take concern, to be con- countered the mercy of Christ in Rec- fathers, be very careful what you ask Geiger? (Many hands were raised.) cerned about the concerns of one an- onciliation or found that Christ was for! Look at that, right? Look at that! other and to help one another see the carrying their burdens because he lift- “Indeed, what a powerful image, “He and I shared that great love of shining light of Jesus Christ. We thank ed a gentle hand underneath, right? right? The Good Shepherd, Christ the geometry. I love it, but what a com- Msgr. Geiger for doing that, for being “And so today, as we commend our Good Shepherd – it captures Msgr. bination – geometry, philosophy, that shepherd walking among us. beloved Msgr. Geiger to the hands of Geiger, but it brings us to concentrate, right? – and moral theology (all sub- “Another image that was given to God, we do so with a tremendous sense as I can tell you from the readings jects Msgr. Geiger taught to seminary me just today was that he was the of gratitude and a tremendous sense chosen, on Jesus Christ. He wanted us students at the former Columbus St. great encourager. Isn’t that some- of hope. In the psalm we prayed, that to focus on Jesus Christ, who is the Charles College). thing? These are the things that people psalm of the Good Shepherd – ‘The true Shepherd, the one Shepherd. “As a shepherd, as the leading shep- remember. He was the great encour- Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing “And so indeed, Msgr. Geiger herd, not only did he lead and guide the ager, a great spiritual companion both I shall want’ – the Lord Jesus was his helped us to keep our eyes fixed on flock entrusted to him, but he formed in formation and here in the parish. guide, his shepherd, his companion generations of others to “And then – you guessed it – some- through the pastures of life, and now he shepherd, to lead and to times the Good Shepherd walks to- leads him beyond the waters of death, guide. Indeed, as we cel- ward the back of the flock, behind the beyond the valley of death, to the place ebrate his eternal life, we flock. The Good Shepherd walks be- of life and love and peace. are inspired ourselves as hind the flock sometimes to continue “May our brother be with Christ priests to seek to follow that encouragement, but maybe to en- forever and enjoy the rewards of his Christ the Good Shep- courage by gently plodding and push- labor and the goodness of Christ, who herd, to lead others to ing along, right? Or sometimes to ac- leads us to the pastures of life.” him. company somebody who has – might Pictured above: The funeral Mass for “At times, the shepherd be struggling in keeping up, to offer a Msgr. James A. Geiger, celebrated at Sugar also walks in the mid- hand to those who have fallen and to Grove St. Joseph Church on Tuesday, May dle of the flock, correct? seek out those who are lost. 14 by Bishop Robert Brennan and priests of The shepherd walks – the “Msgr. Geiger once said, around the the Diocese of Columbus. Good Shepherd walks – time that he was named a monsignor, (Photo courtesy Scott Cherryholmes) Catholic Times 6 June 2, 2019 Meaning of ‘153 fish’; Confirmation for developmentally disabled Recently, the Gospel read at Mass in St. Peter’s Square to mark the Sunday Mass was from the 21st church’s Year of Mercy. Persons with chapter of John, where Jesus ap- disabilities proclaimed the first two Qpears to the apostles after his resurrec- Question & Answer Scripture readings, including by using tion and tells them to lower their nets Father Kenneth Doyle Braille, and several altar servers with into the sea, and they catch 153 fish. Down syndrome assisted the pope. Our visiting priest said in his homily Catholic News Service The day before, the pontiff had held that the number 153 related to the num- an audience for those whose work in- ber of regional territories in that era. But volves catechesis for the disabled; with then I read Bishop Robert Barron’s ex- regard to Holy Communion for the planation – that 153 was the number of 420, first popularized the “species of son who has the use of reason be suit- developmentally disabled, the pontiff species of fish known at the time. I’m fish” view, and that is the one still fa- ably instructed, properly disposed and noted that some might object on the confused. Which is it? And does it mat- vored by most commentators. able to renew the baptismal promises.” basis that recipients might not under- ter? Help! (Conyers, Georgia) Either way, though, I think the gen- But with regard to the developmen- stand what they were doing. Opposing eral meaning is the same: that the tally disabled, the U.S. bishops’ Guide- that view, Pope Francis said, “We all I am tempted to side with the mission and message of Jesus, and the lines for the Celebration of the Sacra- have the same possibility of growing, second part of your question – salvation he was offering, were meant ments with Persons with Disabilities moving forward, loving the Lord, do- “Does it matter?” I confess that not just for the Jews of his day, but for are even more expansive. Those guide- ing good things.” all people of every generation. lines, revised most recently in 2017, itA has never been an issue keeping Referencing Pope Pius X, who ruled me awake at night. But on the other say that “persons who because of in- in 1910 that children as young as seven hand, if John chose to use this precise Our son, age 24, has severe cog- tellectual or developmental disabilities years old could receive Communion, number in his inspired writing, some nitive delays. Would he be able to may never attain the use of reason can Pope Francis noted that “each one of allegorical significance may well have Qbe confirmed? What level of un- receive the sacrament of confirmation us has a different way of understanding been intended. derstanding is required? (New Philadel- and should be encouraged either di- things. One understands one way and Two theories proposed by scriptural phia, Ohio) rectly or, if necessary, through their another in a different manner, but we scholars over the years are the ones parents, to receive it.” can all know God.” you mentioned – that “153” stands for Your son would certainly be able This would be consistent with the the species of fish in the Sea of Gali- to be confirmed, and should be. thinking of Pope Francis, who has spo- Questions may be sent to Father Ken- lee at the time or that the number indi- ACanon 889 of the church’s Code ken strongly about the need to make neth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@gmail. cates the known population groups of of Canon Law states that the reception the sacraments available to the dis- com and 30 Columbia Circle Drive, that day. St. Jerome, who died around of this sacrament requires that “a per- abled. In June 2016, he celebrated a Albany NY 12203. local news, continued from Page 2 Corpus Christi School, are invited to call to action. For more information, Columbus OH 43206. tend college. She earned her bachelor’s join current parishioners at the event. go to www.ycpcolumbus.org. If you degree from Wilmington College and Graduates of the school also are in- are interested in donating to or volun- Ohio Dominican professor two master’s degrees and a doctorate vited to join the “Alumni of Corpus teering with the organization, email awarded fellowship from Ohio State University. She has Christi in Saint Ladislas Catholic El- [email protected]. Dr. Imali Abala, an Ohio Domini- taught at Ohio Dominican since 1992. ementary schools” Facebook group can University professor of English, “This program provides scholars page and spread the word to class- Wehrle Class of 1974 reunion has been awarded a fellowship by the like me with a much-needed opportu- mates. set for July 13 at Bolton Field Carnegie African Diaspora Fellow- nity to network with peers from Afri- For more information, contact par- The Columbus Father Wehrle High ship program to travel to Kenya and ca in the most dynamic way: mapping [email protected] at (614) School Class of 1974 will have its work with author and poet Christo- them to an institution and connecting 443-2828. 45th anniversary reunion from 6 to pher Okemwa at Kisii University. them with scholars who have similar 10 p.m. Saturday, July 13 at JP’s Bar- During the 60-day summer fellow- academic interests,” she said. YCP plans networking event becue at Bolton Field, 2000 Norton ship, she will teach a creative writing Now in its fourth year, the fellow- The Young Catholic Professionals Road, Columbus. course, conduct student workshops ship program is designed to reverse organization will conduct its quarter- The cost is $40 per person or $75 per for the university, mentor high school Africa’s brain drain, strengthen ca- ly networking happy hour from 6 to 9 couple. Plane rides from the airfield for students, work with students on their pacity at host institutions, and develop p.m. Wednesday, June 12 at the Park an aerial view of central Ohio may be graduate research projects and help long-term, mutually beneficial collab- Street Tavern, 501 Park St., Colum- available for about $34 per person if Kisii University develop its creative orations between universities in Afri- bus. The group’s monthly executive three people at a time go up. Payment writing program. ca and the United States and Canada. speaker series will take place the fol- would be made on the night of the re- Her work will be part of 11 projects A total of 397 African Diaspora lowing Wednesday, June 19, from 7 to union. that will pair African Diaspora schol- fellowships have been awarded for 9 p.m. at the Jubilee Museum, 57 S. Those interested in attending are ars with one of 12 higher education scholars to travel to Africa since the Grubb St., Columbus. asked to RSVP by Saturday, June 15. institutions and collaborators in Af- program’s inception in 2013. Fellow- Young Catholic Professionals brings Make checks payable to Bill Leddy. rica for curriculum co-development, ships match host universities with together young adults in their 20s and List the name of the persons attend- collaborative research, graduate train- African-born scholars and cover the 30s from across the Columbus area for ing, indicate whether there is interest ing and mentoring activities. expenses for visits of 21 to 90 days, speaker events, panel discussions and in the plane ride, and mail checks to Abala, came to the United States in including transportation, a daily sti- networking to foster Catholic identity, B&L Vending, Post Office Box 06121, 1982 from Kakamega, Kenya, to at- pend and the cost of obtaining visas encourage community and inspire a and health insurance. June 2, 2019 Catholic Times 7 Local people THE EVERYDAY CATHOLIC By Rick Jeric Sister Mary Franz turns 103 Columbus native Sister Mary Franz, at 15 while growing up in Hungary. OSF, celebrated her 103rd birthday The call grew stronger after she moved Decorations all around quietly on May 23 at the Our Lady of to the United States when she was in the Angels Retirement Home in Joliet, her 20s, serving first as an au pair and Decorations usually refer to something special, Illinois. She has been a member of the later as a teacher in Dayton. or even someone special who is being recognized Joliet-based Sisters of St. Francis of She has received degrees in ele- or honored for doing good. We decorate rooms and Mary Immaculate for nearly 87 years mentary education, catechesis and cakes for birthday parties, anniversary parties, re- – since Sept. 8, 1932 – and is her con- computer programming in her home- town of Budapest, Hungary. She also tirement or other occasions. Decorations also are gregation’s oldest member in terms of both age and length of service. earned a master’s degree in early used for baptisms, first Communions, Confirmations, graduations and She was profiled in a Catholic childhood education and intervention quinceaneras. Trees, houses, entire yards and towns are decorated for Times “Answering God’s Call” sto- from the University of Dayton. She Christmas each year. Christmas cookie decoration remains an important ry three years ago at the time of her will complete her studies for a mas- art and tradition passed on from generation to generation. Decorations 100th birthday, which was the focus ter’s degree in pastoral studies from not only help us to focus on a current celebration, but also can remind us of a four-day celebration at the home. Fordham University in 2019. of great accomplishments and memories of the past. And as Elvis sang, She was born on May 23, 1916 in Sister Bea, 40, has ministered as an “Decorations of red, on a green Christmas tree, won’t be the same, dear, Columbus’ German Village neighbor- educator, catechist and pastoral asso- if you’re not here with me.” Decorations remind us of good news and hood, where her family had moved ciate. She currently is a member of good things in a world dominated by bad news. from Pomeroy after the historic 1913 the congregation’s vocations team. It is all too easy to write about all the evil and bad news in the world Ohio River flood. She attended St. – from political nonsense in the United States and abroad to death and Mary Church in German Village and O’Handley inducted into hall the parish grade school and high destruction in poor and Third World countries because of civil war and Dr. John O’Handley, medical direc- school before going to Joliet to finish tor for the Mount Carmel Health Sys- starvation. All of this is brought about by selfish greed and hatred, not high school. to mention inequity in the growing divide between rich and poor. Allow tem’s community outreach program, She later was a teacher and princi- was one of 13 people from eight me a brief digression. One estimate shows that in the next 25 years, pal at her alma mater. In the Diocese counties inducted into the Central 45 million households in the United States will transfer $68 trillion in of Columbus, she also served at vari- Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame wealth. Yes, trillion. My hope is that a good deal of that goes to charity ous times at Columbus Bishop Ready last month in and that those who may inherit that wealth have very charitable and High School and Marion St. Mary, a ceremony at philanthropic hearts and minds. Columbus St. Christopher, Logan the Martin Janis Back to reality. There is plenty of good news out there. Especially St. John and Columbus St. Elizabeth Senior Center locally, we can be proud of some very good things happening in our churches. She retired from active on the state fair- communities and diocese. We have a new bishop and newly ordained ministry in 2004 and remained in Co- grounds. lumbus until moving to Joliet in 2010. The hall, priests and deacons. We are six weeks into the Easter season, and we Another Columbus native who is a still have one more week to celebrate until Pentecost. Young couples sponsored member of the same Franciscan order by the Cen- are getting married, making a lifelong commitment to God and one an- of sisters, Sister Mary Berendt, OSF, tral Ohio Area other. Eager, still-innocent children are excited to transition from home recently celebrated her 60th year as a Agency on Ag- and preschool to kindergarten and grade school. Eighth-graders are cau- member of the congregation. ing, was found- tiously anxious to get to high school. Seniors are graduating and cannot Naomi DeCapua-Stanley, a friend ed in 1976 to wait to get to finish high school. College graduates are ready to conquer of Sister Mary’s, said her hearing and honor older adults who share their graduate school, a career and the real world. First Communion and Con- vision are limited, but she would be dedication, talent and vitality in ways firmation are celebrated by many. delighted to hear from any of her Co- that significantly improve their com- In all of these areas, we have good children, young people and adults lumbus friends. Another sister will munities and the lives of others. making an impact on those around them, their local community, and the read her the messages. The Mount Carmel outreach pro- Mail can be sent to her in care of gram provides free medical care to the future. As Catholic Christians, they know their responsibility to live and Sister Mary Agnes Cross, OSF, 1201 act in a way that models and reflects Jesus Christ. You and I have raised homeless and other underserved peo- Wyoming Ave., Joliet IL 60435-3718. ple who do not have access to health them and taught them to be the best they can be, but always with their care. Its mobile medical coach goes to faith as number one. We know that we are nothing without God and Je- Sister Beata Tiboldi takes vows 10 sites around Columbus each week. sus Christ in the Eucharist. That spiritual sustenance keeps us going as Sister Beata Tiboldi, OP, made her In addition, O’Handley and other we do our best, but also fail at times as sinners. Yes, there are still a lot perpetual profession of vows as a Do- medical professionals who are part of of good people among us doing good things, and many more who are minican Sister of Peace on Sunday, Mount Carmel’s street medicine pro- growing up. This is more cause for decorations. April 28 in the chapel of the congre- gram go to homeless camps to provide Memorial Day began as Decoration Day, with people decorating vet- gation’s Columbus Motherhouse at a checkups and prescribe medicine. erans’ graves in memory of their sacrifices for our freedom. Thanks to Mass celebrated by Father Michael Before coming to Mount Carmel, them, we are free to be good and to do good. God’s grace and mercy, Trainor, OP. O’Handley was volunteer medical di- along with our veterans, have allowed us to remain free and good. If you Sister Beata, known as Sister Bea, rector for the Asian Health Initiative, an Ohio State University project that did not decorate a grave last weekend, decorate yourself with a smile, a was the first woman to enter candidacy after the merger that created the Do- seeks to improve the health of the prayer and a kind act. Show the world by your personal decorations that minican Sisters of Peace in 2009. She area’s underserved Asian population there are still a lot of good people out there. said she first was called to religious life by providing appropriate cultural and linguistic services. Catholic Times 8 June 2, 2019 Retiring Watterson baseball coach not ready to ‘sit back’ By Doug Bean and the fun things.” Catholic Times Editor There’s no place like Watterson for Manahan. Three of his four children After more than 30 seasons and 600 are Watterson graduates and a daugh- wins as a high school baseball coach, ter, Emily, is the head softball coach Scott Manahan no longer will have to there. His new duties will give him an wrestle with the anxiousness he felt opportunity to promote the school and before every game. the benefits of Catholic education. An insatiable hunger to win and to “What I’m really excited about is help his players succeed remained the I’m going to be the face of this place,” same from his first head coaching job he said. “I’m going to be at every- in 1986 at Ontario High School near thing. I’ll be helping the school as a Mansfield to his final game at Colum- whole now, not just the 50 kids in my bus Bishop Watterson last week. baseball program. “The anxiety of whether we’re go- Bishop Watterson’s Scott Manahan (20) is retiring. (Photo/Bishop Watterson High School) “I think somewhere I said it was the ing to win or lose still drove me crazy best high school God ever created. after all these years,” he said. “I’m not Someone said, ‘What the heck does a sit-back-and-enjoy guy.” stands not only the mission of the Andrew Theado, a standout on that school, but he also understands that team who is now the principal at Up- that mean?’ I said it’s what I feel. I But he’ll now have more time to sit think this place is awesome. Some- back and enjoy a game to which he whether it is in the areas of teaching, per Arlington High School, learned coaching, alumni or development, it’s what it takes to succeed from Mana- how or other, God had a reason why has devoted most of his working life. he put this place here, and it’s been a Manahan announced in March that all about relationships.” han, then-football coach Mike Golden Accolades include being named and other mentors at Watterson. great part of my life.” 2019 would be his final year in the Some things he’ll miss about coach- dugout at Bishop Watterson. And in a state coach of the year three times, “Scott was the perfect person to be and induction into the Central District my coach because he’s relatable to ing and teaching; others, not so much. season filled with tributes for the Hall “Number one, it’s the kids. I’ll miss of Fame coach, the Eagles (21-7) fin- Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame, the young people and he gets young peo- Ohio High School Baseball Coaches ple really well,” Theado said. “But he teaching them,” he said. “The kids ished with 20 wins for the first time and the community are really some- since Manahan left the school for a Association Hall of Fame and the Na- also has an accountability piece, and tional High School Baseball Coaches he held us to very high standards. He thing that’s important. That’s why I three-year stint at Hamilton Township want to be a part of it. High School before returning in 2011. Association Hall of Fame. did so in a way you wanted to work The capstone came in May, when for him. He had that respect and we “I’m going to miss sitting in the The end came in gut-wrenching locker room and talking with my as- fashion on Thursday, May 23 with a his peers chose him as Central District wanted to do the best we could. There Division II Coach of the Year. were always life lessons in what we sistant coaches. I’m not going to miss 7-4 loss to Granville in the Division II the anxiety of the games, I’m not go- Central District final after Watterson “Sympathy vote,” he joked. “It’s were doing. He was honoring Watter- nice to get recognized for something son baseball historically, and we rec- ing to miss workouts in September, led going into the final inning. I’m not going to miss Saturday morn- In 25 seasons at Watterson, Manah- you really didn’t do to get recognized. ognized we had high expectations.” Really cool that they feel that way Manahan remembers that team as ing weightlifting.” an, 56, instilled consistent winning as Manahan expressed confidence that part of the baseball DNA. The Eagles about the kids and the program.” maybe not one of his most talented, For as many wins as the Eagles but his most cohesive. his replacement will carry on the pro- won 640 games, a state championship gram’s legacy. The new coach will in 1997, 12 district titles, four region- enjoyed under Manahan’s guidance, “All those winning teams were the losses still sting. In his first year special,” he said. “We’ve had a lot inherit an indoor hitting facility and a al titles and 19 league championships, new turf field behind the school that including a share of first place in the at Watterson, in 1992, he inherited a of wins, but I worry about the losses. team that had won a state title the year I still do. But when I start thinking will be ready for play next year. Central Catholic League this year “It’s perfect timing,” he said. “I’m with Columbus Bishop Hartley and before. But an early exit from the dis- about the losses, you think about all trict tournament left him so upset he the things that happen with the kids praying and hoping they’ll find some- Columbus St. Francis DeSales. one. The job has meant a lot to me.” He will remain at Watterson as didn’t come to school the next day. alumni director and will take on addi- “I remember walking up and down tional responsibilities in development. the streets of Mansfield, Ohio (where “Scott teaches the game of baseball he lived at the time) thinking about 2019 All-Central Catholic League baseball as well as anyone in the business,” what happened,” Manahan said. “The First team said Deacon Chris Campbell, the next day, Tom Scholl, our athletic di- Phillip Cole, sr., Jacob Culbertson, sr., Adam McVicker, sr., Mason Saw- school’s principal. “More important- rector then, called me into his office yer, jr., Bishop Hartley; Adam Fallon, sr., Drake McAninch, sr., Grant ly, he teaches his players structure, and just let me have it. ‘Don’t you Horvath, sr., Noah Truax, jr., Bishop Watterson; Joey Velazquez, sr., Aar- discipline, responsibility and char- ever not show up after you’ve lost on Kauser, sr., Thomas Sauer, sr., Owen Faulkner, jr., St. Francis DeSales; acter building. He has made a huge a big game like that.’ I’ve got tears Charles Duross, sr., St. Charles; Cade Dent, sr., Bishop Ready. impact on the lives of so many young coming down my eyes. men at Bishop Watterson, and we are “That’s one of the greatest things I Second team grateful for that. learned about baseball. The lesson is Thomas Mayhan, sr., James Farrell, jr., Bishop Hartley; Ryan Roark, sr., “Scott approaches everything he you have to come back the next day.” Sam Greiner, sr., Bishop Watterson; Michael Pallaci, sr., Colin Doyle, sr., does with passion and enthusiasm, Two years later, the Eagles started a St. Francis DeSales; Mason Olding, sr., Aidan Rice, sr., Trey Willis, jr., St. and that will be invaluable in his new run of four straight district titles that Charles; Caden Boyd, jr., Alex Worhle, sr., Cael Dent, soph., Bishop Ready. position in development. He under- culminated in a state title in 1997. June 2, 2019 Catholic Times 9 Seminarians receive Josephinum diplomas Nine seminarians from the Diocese of Columbus were awarded academic degrees by the Pontifical College Josephinum at its 120th commencement exercises on Saturday, May 11. The graduating class included 32 seminarians from 11 dioceses, who became alumni of the only pontifical seminary outside of Italy. Degrees were conferred by Msgr. Christo- pher Schreck, Josephinum rector/president, in the presence of Columbus Bishop Robert Brennan, vice chancellor of the institution. Three Columbus diocesan graduates who re- ceived master of divinity degrees while they still were deacons were ordained as priests of the diocese on Saturday, May 25. The local graduates and their degrees are (from left): first row, Michael Haemmerle, bachelor of philosophy; Tyler Carter, bachelor of arts in philosophy; Daniel Colby, bachelor of philosophy; and Cassian Harman, bachelor of arts, honors philosophy; back row, Father Christopher Yakkel, master of divinity; Father Kyle Tennant, master of divinity, master of arts, and bachelor of sacred theology; and Father Paul Brandimarti, master of divinity. Columbus graduates not pictured are David John- stone, bachelor of philosophy, and Anthony Pinto, bachelor of arts in philosophy. (Photo courtesy Pontifical College Josephinum) St. Bernadette School celebrates feast day Because the Feast of St. Bernadette, April 16, fell during Holy Week, the Congratulations, celebration of the feast at Lancaster St. Bernadette School was delayed Fr. PJ Brandimarti! for two weeks. Students and parish- ioners participated in a special Mass, May God bless you on your followed by a special reception with treats supplied by the parish pro-life ordination day and always! group, including cupcakes set up in the shape of a rosary. During the recep- tion, Father Ty Tomson, pastor of St. Bernadette Church, declared the day to be a “No Homework Day” in honor of the feast. (Photo courtesy St. Bernadette School)

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Catholic Times 10 June 2, 2019 Fathers Beal, Brandimarti, Tennant, Yakkel ordained by Bishop Brennan to serve Diocese of Columbus By Tim Puet teacher, priest and shepherd. Indeed, Catholic Times Reporter priests are established co-workers of the order of bishops, with whom they are joined in the priestly office and Bishop Robert Brennan told the with whom they are called to the ser- four newest priests of the Diocese of vice of the people of God. Columbus at their ordination Mass “After mature deliberation, these that their success in drawing people our brothers are now to be ordained to Christ will come from the way they to the priesthood so as to serve Christ allow the joyous message of the Gos- the teacher, priest, and shepherd, by pel to be reflected in their own lives. whose ministry his body – that is, the Bishop Brennan ordained Fathers church – is built and grows into the Brian Beal, Paul “PJ” Brandimarti, people of God, a holy temple. Kyle Tennant and Christopher Yakkel “In being configured to Christ the on Saturday, May 25, at Columbus St. eternal high priest and joined to the Joseph Cathedral. They are the first priesthood of the bishops, they will priests he has ordained for the diocese be consecrated as true priests of the since being installed as bishop of Co- The four newest priests of the Diocese of Columbus face the congregation at St. Joseph New Testament to preach the Gospel, lumbus on March 29. Cathedal just before their ordination on May 25. They are (from left): Fathers Kyle Ten- to shepherd God’s people and to cel- Also present were retired Bishops nant, Christopher Yakkel, PJ Brandimarti and Brian Beal. (CT photos by Ken Snow) ebrated the sacred liturgy, especially Frederick Campbell and James Grif- Weston, Massachusetts, which spe- from his chair, rather than the pulpit. the Lord’s sacrifice.” fin, about 70 priests of the diocese, The bishop addressed the rest of the and Archbishop Timothy Broglio, cializes in educating men who discern “Because these, our sons, who are a call from God to the priesthood after your relatives and friends, are now to homily specifically to the four men archbishop for the military services seated in front of him. “You are to be of the United States. He took part in they are 30 years old. be advanced to the order of priests, con- After the reading of the Gospel at sider carefully the nature of the rank in raised to the order of the priesthood. the ceremony because Bishop Bren- For your part, you will exercise the nan has given Father Yakkel permis- Saturday’s Mass by Deacon Seth the church to which they are about to Keller, the rite of ordination began be raised,“ he said. “It is true that God sacred duty of teaching in the name of sion to become a chaplain in the Air Christ the teacher,” he said. “Impart Force after completing at least three as the candidates for the priesthood, has made his entire holy people a royal who until then were seated with their priesthood in Christ. Nevertheless, our to everyone the word of God which years of service as a diocesan priest. you have received with joy. Indeed, Father Yakkel, an Air Force second families, were called from the congre- great priest himself, Jesus Christ, chose gation and presented to the bishop by certain disciples to carry out publicly in the Gospel you preach is a message of lieutenant, will remain a priest of the joy and hope for the world. Let God’s diocese while on active military duty. Father Paul Noble, diocesan vocations his name, and on behalf of mankind, a director, who declared them ready for priestly office in the church. people see that joy in you. Fathers Brandimarti, Tennant and “United to Christ the teacher through Yakkel completed their studies for the the priesthood. “For Christ was sent by the Father Each man answered “Present” as his and he in turn sent the Apostles into ordination, the spirit of the Lord is priesthood in May at the Pontifical upon you as you are now anointed to College Josephinum. Father Beal’s name was called, then walked to the al- the world, so that through them and tar and was seated on a stool in front of their successors, the bishops, he might go forth in his name – yes, to go forth priestly formation took place at Pope to being glad tidings to the lowly and St. John XXIII National Seminary in the bishop, who delivered his homily continue to exercise his office of Woman’s prayer nudged After ‘drifting from faith,’ boy toward priesthood he heard call again Father Kyle Tennant he would invite people Father PJ (Paul Jo- “I also was inspired said his path to the to speak up and express seph) Brandimarti says by the conversion to priesthood began with their prayer intentions. Catholic radio played a Catholicism of a high one woman’s simple One woman asked for significant role in his re- school friend, Leland prayer when he was a an increase in voca- turn to Catholicism after Thorpe. He asked me sixth-grader. tions to the priesthood a period away from the to be his Confirmation “I was feeling a lit- and religious life, and Church and ultimately sponsor, and I decided if tle overwhelmed while that started me thinking. in his becoming a priest. I was going to do that, it preparing for Confir- There were many de- an of his high school’s “I had moved from was time to start going Pittsburgh suburb of mation,” he said. “I got tours along the way, but 2007 class, played golf Pittsburgh to Columbus back to church,” he said. Allison Park and has a to thinking that if God that prayer started the and basketball there, and began listening to Thorpe is now Brother married younger sister. loves me and he made process that led to my and is an Eagle Scout. St. Gabriel Radio in the Leland Thorpe, OMV, a “I was raised around vo- me, if I figured out what ordination.” He took part in a cou- car and it made me real- member of the Oblates cations,” he said. “My he wants me to do, then Father Tennant, 30, ple of live-in weekends ize what I was missing,” of the Virgin Mary, and parents both had dis- I’d be happy. the youngest of three at the Pontifical College he said. “I began going is studying theology in cerned the possibility “Father Pete Gideon children of Steve and Josephinum during his back to Mass and found anticipation of being or- of religious life at one (now at Lancaster St. Patty Tennant, graduat- high school years, but great support and inspi- dained as a priest of that time, and my godmother Mark) was pastor at the ed from Portsmouth No- decided he couldn’t pass ration from Father Ted order in two years. is a member of the Sis- time at my home church, tre Dame High School up the opportunity of a Sill (pastor at Gahanna Father Brandimarti, ters of the Holy Spirit. New Boston St. Mon- and the University of college education at No- St. Matthew Church, his 32, is the son of Paul “After high school, I ica. During the prayer Notre Dame. He home parish) and other and Joan Bran- of the faithful at Mass, was valedictori- priests. dimarti of the See tennant, Page 12 See brandImarti, P. 12 June 2, 2019 Catholic Times 11 Fathers Beal, Brandimarti, Tennant, Yakkel ordained by Bishop Brennan to serve Diocese of Columbus liberty to captives, to heal the broken- before the bishop, who laid his hands on hearted, to comfort those who mourn, their heads one by one in the traditional to lift burdens placing a glorious man- sign of ordination, with the priests of the tle in place of a listless spirit. diocese who were in attendance repeat- “The splendor of truth is, in fact, ing that gesture individually. good news. It is the joy of the Gospel. This was followed by the bishop’s I beg you through your charity and fi- prayer of ordination and the investi- delity to the Gospel to lift people up ture of the new priests with stoles and to know the beauty of friendship in chasubles symbolizing their transition Christ. Be kind, be patient, be under- from the diaconate to the priesthood. standing. By word and example, build Each newly ordained priest chose up the house which is God’s church. I two priests to do the vesting. The know your goodness. I’ve seen it first- priests selected were: for Father Beal, hand. Let that goodness lead people to Fathers Daniel Olvera and Edward Christ,” the bishop said. Shikina; for Father Brandimarti, Fa- “Let what you teach be nourishment thers Theodore Sill and Brian O’Con- for the people of God. Let the holiness nor; for Father Tennant, Fathers Jo- From left: Fr. Stephan Lenihan, Pope St. John XXIII Seminary; Fr. Brian Beal; Bishop Robert Brennan; Fr. Christopher of your lives be a delightful fragrance Yakkel; Archbishop Timothy Broglio; Fr. Kyle Tennant; Bishop James Griffin; Fr. PJ Brandimarti; Bishop Frederick Camp- seph Yokum and Peter Gideon; and to Christ’s faithful so that by word and bell; Fr. Paul Noble, diocesan vocations director; Fr. Stephen Beseau, Josephinum; Fr. Michael Lumpe, vicar for priests. for Father Yakkel, Archbishop Bro- example, you may build up the house glio and Father Michael Lumpe. which is God’s church. You will ex- er cease learning, especially through and save what was lost.” Bishop Brennan then anointed the ercise in Christ, the high priest, the the Scriptures. … After the homily, each candidate new priests’ hands with sacred chrism office of sanctifying. As celebrants of “Carry out the ministry of Christ declared he would faithfully serve the and the mothers of the priests present- the Lord’s death and resurrection, be the priest with constant joy and gen- people through administration of the ed a chalice and paten to the bishop, holy yourself. Strive to put to death uine love, attending not to your own sacraments and performance of oth- who handed them over to the newly whatever in you is sinful and to walk concerns but to those of Jesus Christ. er priestly duties. The men then each ordained to signify their sharing in in newness of life. … Strive to bring the faithful together knelt before the bishop and promised Christ’s sanctifying mystery of trans- “Jesus calls you his friends. He into one family so that you may lead obedience to him and his successors. forming bread and wine into his body laid down his life for you. He makes them to God the Father through Christ They had made similar promises be- and blood. This was followed by a fra- known to you what he has heard from in the Holy Spirit. fore Bishop Campbell when he or- ternal kiss of peace from the bishop the Father. Know Christ, spend time “Walk with God’s people. Listen dained them as deacons one year ago. and all other priests on hand, conclud- with him in prayer,” Bishop Brennan and encourage. Be generous and ap- After their declaration came the con- ing the ordination portion of the Mass. said. “Let him speak to you, encour- proachable with your time and atten- gregational chanting of the Litany of The newly ordained then joined age you, challenge you and remain tion, especially in the Sacrament of the Saints, during which the soon-to- their fellow priests at the altar to con- with you. Celebrate the Eucharist with Reconciliation. Keep always before be priests prostrated themselves on the tinue celebrating the Liturgy of the love and devotion faithfully. Be faith- your eyes the example of the good floor around the altar in a gesture of Eucharist and to pronounce the words ful and honest to spiritual direction shepherd who came not to be served supplication symbolizing their unwor- and confession. Pray the Office. Nev- but to serve, and who came to seek out thiness. After the litany, each man knelt See ordination, Page 20 Military service awaits New priest is product new priest after ordination of ‘older vocation’ Given Father Chris- married with a family, Father Brian Beal says suits and worked as a topher Yakkel’s back- and a younger brother. he always was attracted tennis instructor at The ground, it’s not sur- He spent his last two to the priesthood, but it Lakes Country Club prising that he plans to years of high school in wasn’t until he was in while being a full-time become a chaplain serv- Hawaii, graduating in his late 30s that he felt Christian missionary for ing with the U.S. Air 2007 from Damien Me- it was time to answer his three years.” He later Force now that he has morial School in Hono- calling. did postgraduate work been ordained as a priest. lulu, and then went to “It took a lot of prayer at Franciscan University Father Yakkel comes Miami University in Ox- He entered the Pon- and consultation with of Steubenville, studying ception Church, which from a military fam- ford, receiving a Bache- tifical College Josephi- my spiritual director,” theology with a special- was one of the first Ad- ily that moved often lor of Science degree in num in 2013 to begin he said. “The process ization in catechetics, oration programs in the throughout his child- health and sports studies studying for the priest- started when I was a se- and graduating magna diocese and continues hood as his father was in 2011. For the next two hood and received a nior at Ohio Dominican cum laude with honors. today. given various assign- years, he served with Master of Divinity de- University,” from which Father Beal said the After a period with ments in the Air Force. NET Ministries, a St. gree from the institution he graduated cum laude turning point which led the Fathers of Mercy His parents, Ron and Paul, Minnesota-based last month. with a theology degree. to his entry into the re- religious community as Susan, now live in Xe- group of Catholic young “I come from a devout “I considered playing the ligious life was his ex- a novice, Father Beal nia after his father’s re- adults who travel the na- Catholic family and kept semiprofessional tennis perience helping to start in 2004 returned to tirement from the mili- tion sharing the Gospel growing in faith through circuit or going into the Perpetual Adoration of his hometown of Her- tary. with other young people my teen years,” he said. greenhouse business, the Blessed Sacrament mitage, Pennsylvania, Father Yakkel, 30, has and their fami- but God surprised me. I at Columbus Im- an older sister, who is lies. surrendered those pur- maculate Con- See yakkel, Page 13 See beal, Page 13 Catholic Times 12 June 2, 2019 tennant, continued from Page 10 brandImarti, continued from Page 10 tre Dame. “God was telling me, ‘Not the Ascension in Johnstown, Chilli- went to St. Paul’s Seminary in Pitts- member of the Knights of Columbus. yet,’” he said. cothe St. Peter, Columbus St. Andrew burgh when Father (James) Wehner “During this last year, I’ve noticed He earned a degree in mechanical and Marion St. Mary churches and the (former rector at the Pontifical Col- a great deal of growth in my ability to engineering at Notre Dame in 2011 and Scioto-Jackson County consortium of lege Josephinum) was rector there, meet people where they’re at, of meet- was involved in campus ministry there, parishes. but I didn’t do well academically, de- ing them authentically, not as deacon then worked for two years in Chicago He has been at Westerville St. Paul cided the time wasn’t right for me to to parishioner, but as one human be- as a security analyst for the Accenture Church after being ordained to the di- be a priest, and ultimately began drift- ing to another,” he said. “I’ve come to technology services company. aconate last year. ing from the faith.” realize that if I’m called to the priest- “I was still hearing a ‘Not yet’ from He said that besides his family mem- Father Brandimarti attended hood, I’m called as me, just as I am, God,” he said. “I took the job with bers and Scioto County friends, some Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, not as some perfect version of me.” Accenture because I thought it was of the most influential people in his and then worked as an assistant man- He said some of the biggest influenc- another invitation from God to mature life during that time have been Father ager for Wendy’s and a store opera- es in his priestly studies have been his and develop skills that would be fruit- Tom Gaughan, CSC, at the University tions manager for Circuit City in Pitts- parents; Father Sill; Father Louis Iasi- ful for priestly ministry. of Notre Dame; Father Joseph Yokum, burgh and as a retail store manager for ello, former chief of U.S. Navy chap- “A year later, I was having lunch pastor of the Scioto-Jackson consor- Sony Electronics and a market devel- lains who has taught at the Josephinum with a priest friend and told him the tium; Father Ted Sill, his spiritual di- opment manager for Motorola Mo- since 2010; pastors of all the parishes best parts of that year involved work- rector; and Father Gideon, who bap- bility in Columbus. He began studies where he has served; and Father Brian ing with my parish in the Lincoln Park tized him. at the Josephinum in 2012, earned an O’Connor, pastor of Canal Winchester area of Chicago. I was wondering if I “I’ve learned through my experienc- undergraduate degree in philosophy St. John XXIII Church. should work full time for a parish, and es that you never know how Christ is there in 2015 and recently was award- “I couldn’t have been happier at the he said I could do that and pretend to going to use you to impact people,” ed a Master of Divinity degree. seminary, but I’m definitely ready to be a priest or get started on actually Father Tennant said. “I’m well aware While studying at the Josephinum, take the next step,” Father Brandimar- becoming one. So I decided to enter that this line of work has eternal con- Father Brandimarti has served in ti said. “I don’t have any apprehen- the seminary.” sequences, but if I’m reliant on God’s various assignments at St. Matthew, sions. I know I’m going to be an asso- Father Tennant received a philos- grace and accept the pain that comes Westerville St. Paul, Mount Vernon ciate pastor somewhere, and wherever ophy degree from the Josephinum in with growth, I know I’ll be useful to St. Vincent de Paul, Danville St. Luke I go, there will be challenges, wheth- 2015 and Master of Divinity, Master him. and Zanesville St. Thomas Aquinas er it’s learning 3,000 names at a big of Arts and Bachelor of Sacred The- “I’m more excited than I’ve ever churches and Columbus St. Joseph parish or waking up early to drive in ology degrees from the institution last been, and I couldn’t recommend more Cathedral. He was ordained a dea- the snow to one of the parishes in a month. strongly to any other young men to con last May and has served for the cluster. But it will be worth the effort His training for the priesthood also pay close attention and see if God is past year at Columbus St. Matthias to be able to celebrate Mass, hear con- has included service at the Church of calling you.” Church. He also is a fourth-degree fessions and serve the people of God.”

Congratulations and prayerful best wishes from Reverend Monsignor Christopher J. Schreck, Rector/President, and the seminarians, faculty and staff of the Pontifical College Josephinum, to

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Ordained to the Holy Priesthood May 25, 2019 Ad Multos Annos! June 2, 2019 Catholic Times 13 yakkel, continued from Page 11 beal, continued from Page 11 “World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia, a military chaplain and anticipates go- where for 10 years he served as ex- “Two other great influences were Fa- in 2008 was a life-changing experience. ing on active duty with the U.S. Navy ecutive director of Pro-Life of Mercer ther Donald Berdis, who was pastor at Something clicked for me as I came to this summer. Father Yakkel said Father County. From 2010 to 2015, he also Our Lady of Fatima Church in Farrell, more fully understand the reality of the Swartz has been a great friend and the was chief executive officer of the Mis- Pennsylvania, for almost 30 years, and Eucharist. two of them have been able to support sionaries of Purity, an organization Sister Mary Ann Fatula, OP, at Ohio “There were plenty of young priests each other in their similar calling. that promotes healthy relationships Dominican.” there I could relate to, and I began to Father Yakkel has served at Sunbury among teenagers. During summer breaks, Father Beal consider the priesthood. I really en- St. John Neumann Church during the “ I stopped dating in 2005, with the served at Coshocton Sacred Heart, joyed a discernment weekend during year since he was ordained to the di- hope God was calling me to the priest- Mount Vernon St. Vincent de Paul and my sophomore year at Miami but felt aconate last May. Other assignments hood. It took nearly 10 years until in Columbus Immaculate Conception at the time that God was saying to me, since he entered the seminary have 2014, at 37, I knew it was the right churches and at two Boston parishes. ‘Not yet.’” taken him to Columbus St. Catharine, time,” he said. For the past year, he has been a deacon Father Yakkel said that after gradu- Columbus Immaculate Conception and For the past five years, Father Beal, at St. Margaret Church in Burlington, ation from Miami and through his two Powell St. Joan of Arc churches and Co- 41, has been studying at Pope St. John Massachusetts, where he has preached years with NET, he began thinking lumbus St. Joseph Cathedral, where he XXIII National Seminary in Weston, a homily every week in addition to more about the priesthood and pray- is a member. During summer breaks, he Massachusetts, which specializes in performing his other diaconal duties. ing about the direction of his life, un- has served at Misawa Air Base in Japan, priestly formation for men age 30 and “Research shows the homily is the til he knew that entering the seminary Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama older. most meaningful part of the liturgy was his next step. and several other bases in the South. This is the third year in a row a John outside of the consecration for most As a military chaplain, he will serve “The closer I’ve come to being or- XXIII graduate has been ordained as a regular Mass-goers. People appreciate in the Diocese of Columbus for three dained, the more I’ve come to trust Columbus diocesan priest. Father Beal inspirational homilies,” Father Beal years, then go on active duty with the in God and the graces he gives to joins Fathers Daniel Olvera and Ed- said. Air Force, which he joined in 2015 those called to the priesthood,” he ward Shikina, who were ordained in “People also appreciate a priest with and where he holds the rank of sec- said. “I’ve learned he will give me the 2017 and 2018, respectively. a lot of life experience. I sense that pa- ond lieutenant. Under the co-sponsor- grace I need in each moment of min- Father Beal is the son of Emory and rishioners are generally excited about ship agreement between the Archdi- istry. Even though I will be a young Rosalee Beal and has four sisters. “My older vocations. ocese for the Military Services, USA, priest with lots to learn, I know God mother is the most influential per- “You can’t imagine the joy and and the nation’s dioceses, he will be will use me. This year has especial- son who has inspired me to become a peace that comes with saying, ‘Yes,’ loaned out to serve as a chaplain and ly opened my eyes to how important priest,” he said. “She is a cradle Cath- to God’s will,” he said. “I’d encour- return to Columbus on completion of prayer life really is. I know I can’t be olic. My wonderful dad came into the age any man in the same situation as his military service. fully prepared for the challenges that Catholic Church because of her exam- I was to make the intentional decision Father Daniel Swartz, ordained a will arise in the years ahead, but I also ple. He devoted the last 15 years of his to visit a seminary to discern wheth- priest of the diocese in 2016 and serv- recognize that through the grace of or- life to promoting Eucharistic Adora- er he’s being called to the priesthood. ing as parochial vicar for the Perry dination, God will be working through tion and the Cursillo movement, and My advice is to not be afraid, because County Consortium of Parishes, also is me as a vessel.” that in turn inspired me. God has a wonderful plan for you.”

SON OF THE PARISH FATHER CONGRATULATIONS BRIAN BEAL REV. BRIAN BEAL ON HIS ORDINATION ON YOUR ORDINATION TO PRIESTHOOD TO THE SACRED PRIESTHOOD

Ordained in Christ on Saturday, May 25, 2019

We wish Father Beal and all of the newly- ordained of the Class of 2019 our prayers and good wishes as they begin their priestly ministries in the diocese. POPE ST. JOHN XXIII NATIONAL SEMINARY Pray for vocations! Very Rev. Brian R. Kiely, Faculty, Seminarians and Staff 414 E. North Broadway, Columbus, OH 43214 www.iccols.org 558 South Avenue, Weston, MA 02493 @ICColumbus @immaculateconceptioncolumbus @ICParishCbus 781.899.5500 • www.psjs.edu Catholic Times 14 June 2, 2019

Ascension Sunday, June 2 (Year C) FRIDAY TUESDAY The Weekday Acts 25:13b-21 Acts 11:21b-26;13:1-3 The glory of the Ascension Bible Readings Psalm 103:1-2,11-12,19- Psalm 98:1-6 6/3-6/8 20ab Matthew 5:13-16 Our life as followers John 21:15-19 of Jesus, as disciples, is a MONDAY WEDNESDAY Father call to live the joy of the Acts 19:1-8 SATURDAY 2 Corinthians 3:4-11 Resurrection. For the first Psalm 68:2-7b Acts 28:16-20,30-31 Psalm 99:5-9 Timothy John 16:29-33 Psalm 11:4-5,7 Matthew 5:17-19 disciples of Jesus, the John 21:20-25 Ascension moved them Hayes TUESDAY THURSDAY to the point of coming to Acts 20:17-27 2 Corinthians 3:15-4:1,3-6 know Jesus’ divinity and Psalm 68:10-11,20-21 The Weekday Psalm 85:9ab,10-14 to opening their humanity John 17:1-11a Matthew 5:20-26 The outpouring of the Bible Readings Acts 1:1–11 to the promised gift of the 6/10-6/15 Ps. 47:2–3, 6–7, 8–9 Holy Spirit on the Church WEDNESDAY FRIDAY Spirit. Acts 20:28-38 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 Ephesians 1:17–23 and the world is made The Ascension serves to MONDAY Psalm 116:10-11,15-18 possible, and it occurs Psalm 68:29-30,33-36c or Hebrews 9:24–28; free our minds and hearts John 17:11b-19 Genesis 3:9-15,20 Matthew 5:27-32 10:19–23 through the experience of or Acts 1:12-14 for the new life God has Psalm 87:1-3,5-7 SATURDAY Luke 24:46–53 Pentecost, which we will in store for us. Just think THURSDAY Acts 22:30;23:6-11 John 19:25-34 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 celebrate next weekend. of it: The very stuff of the Psalm 103:1-4,9-12 The Ascension of Je- We are now in the midst Psalm 16:1-2a,5,7-11 world around us is des- John 17:20-26 Matthew 5:33-37 sus does something for of a special time of prayer tined for glory. The As- us – for our very nature for the gift of the Spirit, cension of Jesus shows as human beings – that is the first novena. us that the connection, beyond our understand- The “sweep” of Resur- the bridge, has been es- Diocesan Weekly Radio and Television ing. We cannot grasp its rection-Ascension-Pen- tablished. Jesus becomes meaning, except through tecost is given an “exam- present to us, no longer Mass Schedule: WEEKS OF June 2 & 9, 2019 faith and through an on- ple” in the mysteries that in mere earthly flesh, but going contemplation of follow: the Assumption of in the risen body and that Sunday Mass Channel 378). (Encores Angels Monastery in the action of God in us. the Blessed Virgin Mary same body “disappeared” 10:30 a.m. Mass from at noon, 7 p.m., and Birmingham, Ala. (Encores The Glorious Mysteries body and soul into heav- into heaven, into the very Columbus St. Joseph midnight). at noon, 7 p.m. and of the Rosary help us get en, and the crowning of life of God. We will re- Cathedral on St. Gabriel midnight). See EWTN a glimpse of what God Mary as queen of heaven ceive power when the Radio (AM 820), Columbus, Mass from the above; and on I-Lifetv has in store for us. We and earth. Our “mere” Holy Spirit comes to us and at www.stgabrielradio. Archdiocese of (Channel 113 in Ada, can contemplate them human nature is given the and we will be witnesses. com. Milwaukee at 6:30 Logan, Millersburg, Murray in a glance at the power full impact of the graces This week, we hear a.m. on ION TV (AT&T City and Washington C.H.; of God that has been un- won for us by the merits the promise of the Spirit. Mass with the Passionist U-verse Channel 195, Channel 125 in Marion, leashed among us. of Jesus Christ our Savior, Fathers at 7:30 a.m. on Dish Network Channel Newark, Newcomerstown Next week, we will hear WWHO-TV (the CW), 250, or DirecTV Channel and New Philadelphia; and The Resurrection gives our Redeemer, our Lord. of Mary and the Apostles Jesus back his human We share in the very Channel 53, Columbus. 305). Channel 207 in Zanesville); receiving the gift of the and 10:30 a.m. on WHIZ- nature and glorifies that life of the Trinity. This is Spirit on Pentecost. same nature. The Ascen- the heart of our faith as TV, Channel 18, Zanesville. Mass from Massillon St. 8 p.m., St. Gabriel Radio The time between is a Check local cable system Mary Church at 10:30 (AM 820), Columbus, and sion takes human nature Catholics. It is not sim- time of prayer and long- into the very heart of the ply something “outside” for cable channel listing. a.m. on WILB radio at www.stgabrielradio. ing. It is a time of waiting (AM 1060, FM 94.5 and com. Trinity; human nature us that is put on by God’s to see just what the gift quite literally becomes mercy. It is about a true, Mass from Our Lady of 89.5), Canton, heard in will be and what it will the Angels Monastery, Tuscarawas, Holmes, and We pray Weeks III and II, God. God became man in personal, interior transfor- mean for each one of us. the person of Jesus Christ, mation that frees us to be- Birmingham, Ala., at 8 Coshocton counties. Seasonal Proper, Liturgy of Let us be one in this sim- a.m. on EWTN (Spectrum the Hours. and now, for all eternity, long to God. Jesus Christ ple prayer for the Church humanity is given divin- as ascended into glory, Channel 385, Insight Daily Mass and for the world: “Come, Channel 382, or WOW 8 a.m., Our Lady of the ity, Man becomes God. and we are His witnesses. Holy Spirit!” Pentecost Sunday, June 9 (Cycle C) Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of thy faithful and enkindle in them the fire of thy love Acts 2:1–11 The offering of scriptures for this celebration is a tion in order to allow the full richness of the Spirit Ps. 104:1, 24, 29–30, 31, 34 smorgasbord of rich texts that plunge us into the to penetrate our hearts. 1 Corinthians 12:3b–7, 12–13 or Romans 8:8–17 mystery of the third person of the Holy Trinity and Pentecost gathers God’s people to share the fruits John 20:19–23 or John 14:15–16, 23b–26 the birth of the Church, with all the charisms that of His actions. In hearts open to receive the gift of will help her endure through the ages. God’s spirit, new and wonderful things happen. The Solemnity of Pentecost, the culmination of The Pentecost vigil Mass offers a series of Old Wind and flame announce the Spirit’s presence. the Easter season, closes the great cycle of the pas- Testament texts that speak of the promise of the The Spirit takes possession of the assembly. The chal mystery that is the heart of the liturgical year. spirit of God and new life for the people of God. Word is proclaimed as each person speaks as the From Ash Wednesday through Lent to the Easter This parallels the Easter Vigil. Spirit prompts and everyone hears and under- Triduum and its octave (Divine Mercy Sunday), Pentecost Day presents a proper Sequence, the stands. Pentecost gives birth to the Church and em- then to the Ascension, we have journeyed with Je- hymn that follows the second reading, poetically powers the Apostles to proclaim the Gospel. The sus and His disciples to the gathering of Mary and expressing the wonder of the Spirit’s gifts to souls the Apostles to pray for the gift of the Holy Spirit. open to receive. All these texts are worth our reflec- See pentecost, Page 20 June 2, 2019 Catholic Times 15 Joe Biden, Cardinal Bernardin, and today Given the seriousness with which allowing these solons to suggest that the post-Watergate Washington Post they’re batting .333 or .500 or even takes itself, it seems unlikely that its .750 on the “life issues,” because of editors strive for hilarity in devising The Catholic Difference their stand on health care or immigra- headlines. Whatever their intention, George Weigel tion or nuclear non-proliferation. though, they managed the not-incon- Those are not inconsequential is- siderable feat of making me laugh sues; they have serious moral dimen- out loud at breakfast on May 20, sions; they surely involve the dig- when the headline on the jump from That Post headline was all the more Osama bin Laden to justice. nity of the human person. But they a Page 1 story about former vice pres- ironic in that Biden, whose “modera- One year later, the same Vice Presi- do not and cannot substitute for the ident Biden’s current campaign read tion” is evidently not without limits, dent Biden was filmed dancing merri- grave moral obligation to reverse the “Biden’s Team Says There’s No Need recently recanted his heresy in previ- ly in the aisles at the 2012 Democratic abortion license, the lethal logic of for Democrats to Stampede Toward ously supporting the Hyde Amend- National Convention, holding up a which now extends to the infanticide the Left.” ment (which bans federal funding of pro-choice placard during a demon- of children who somehow manage to Indeed, boys and girls, there is not. abortion except in cases of rape, in- stration celebrating the legal killing of survive the “procedure” (according For judging by the positions taken cest, and direct threat to a mother’s unborn children. How can this be? to the governor of Virginia and more by most of its two dozen presidential life), telling an ACLU volunteer that It can be, in part, because of the way than a few Democratic presidential wannabes, the party is there already, the amendment “can’t stay.” Rather the “consistent ethic of life,” which aspirants). firmly stationed in the farthermost left a far cry, that, from the letter Biden some are trying to resurrect, has been Some may imagine Cardinal Ber- field bleachers of American politics. wrote to a Delaware constituent in twisted out of shape by politicians nardin applauding, or at least toler- The evidence? Widespread support 1994 in which he bragged at hav- and by partisans looking for cover for ating, Joe Biden’s flip on the Hyde for infanticide, cloaked in the guise ing “consistently – on no fewer than their favored candidates. Amendment. To do so, however, is of promoting “women’s health.” The 50 occasions – voted against federal I for one have no doubts about the to dishonor the cardinal’s memory, inane “Green New Deal.” The histor- funding of abortion.” But that was pro-life credentials of Cardinal Jo- while continuing to let self-seeking ically illiterate fascination with so- then, this is now, and the stampede is seph Bernardin, principal promoter politicians distort the meaning of “Ca- cialism (which has never worked and on, no matter what those Biden aides of the “consistent ethic” in U.S. pub- tholicism” in American public life. never will). Medicare for all. (Have are telling gullible journalists. lic policy debates. But decades after any of the ladies and gentlemen pro- Joe Biden is by no means the only the Chicago prelate first proposed George Weigel is the Distinguished posing this ever dealt with the Medi- presidential candidate or politician linking Catholic pro-life advocacy to Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Pub- care bureaucracy?) Disdain for the bending to ideological extremities of other issues involving the defense of lic Policy Center in Washington, D.C. conscience rights of medical profes- one sort or another today. But his case the dignity of the human person and, sionals who refuse to participate in is of particular interest to Catholics, in Bernardin’s case, nuclear the culture of death. The fulsome em- for Biden famously wears his Cathol- arms control, the effectof the landscaping brace of transgender ideology, despite icism on his sleeve – perhaps most “consistent ethic” argument its refutation by scientific evidence. memorably on May 2, 2011, when is clear. 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State, then was a freshman guidance St. Christopher Church, Columbus Holy Family Church, Columbus Burial was at Resurrection Cemetery, counselor for 20 years at Columbus Lewis Center. St. Charles Preparatory School. COLEMAN, Barbara J., 87, May 14 NYE, Ben H., 86, May 18 He was born on Oct. 13, 1932 to Em- .He was preceded in death by his St. Patrick Church, London St. Agnes Church, Columbus erson and Mary Ort and graduated from parents and a brother, David. Survi- Columbus Aquinas High School in 1950 vors include his wife, Phyllis (Zoog); DAVANZO, Carolyn J. (Chicarelli), 98, of OSSEGE, Eugene H., 76, May 16 and Ohio State University in 1955. daughters, Teri (Jay) Ryan and Mi- Westerville, May 19 Immaculate Conception Church, Columbus St. Edward Church, Youngstown After serving in the Army, he was a chelle (Doug) Sarff; five grandchil- PELLETIER, Claire L. (Reiland), 82, May 21 teacher, guidance counselor and coach dren; and three great-grandchildren DILULLO, Edward, 92, May 14 St. Leonard Church, Heath St. Matthew Church, Gahanna PERITO, Rosa L. “Sue” (Sisina), 85, of Sister Camilla Smith, OP GAULTIERI, Rismo, 77, May 19 Columbus, May 15 Our Lady of Victory Church, Columbus St. Anthony Church, Follansbee, W. Va. Funeral Mass for Sister Camilla of the dining room at St. Mary of the Smith, OP, 97, who died on Monday, Springs College from 1948 to 1952. GIUNTA, Peggy (Smott), 68, May 13 ROGERS, Sherrie L. (Brown), 77, May 14 May 6, was celebrated on Friday, May After teaching for a year at Steuben- Our Lady of Victory Church, Columbus St. Thomas More Newman Center, Columbus 17 at the Motherhouse of the Domini- ville Catholic Central High School, can Sisters of Peace. Burial was at St. she returned to the college, where she GREEN, Gloria J., (Maraffa), 88, May 15 SALVINO, Dawn A., 80, May 23 Joseph Cemetery, Columbus. served from 1953 to 1982 as home St. Aloysius Church, Columbus St. Peter Church, Columbus She was born in Akron on Oct, 17, economics department chair and dean 1921 to Daniel and Frances (Goss- of residence. HOSKET, Susan H. (Lynch), 50, May 22 SCHWARZ, Ila E. (Brown), 97, May 13 man) Smith. From 1979 to 1985, she was superi- St. Andrew Church, Columbus St. Anthony Church, Columbus She grew up in Somerset, where or of Mohun Hall, the congregation’s HUDSON, Gladys B. (Gernert), 93, May 18 SPRANKEL, Helen T. (Guyer), 94, May 20 she graduated from Holy Trinity High health care center for consecrated re- St. John Neumann Church, Sunbury Immaculate Conception Church, Columbus School. She received a Bachelor of ligious. Science degree in home economics She served as religious education HUFFMAN, Carolyn (Drake), 73, May 19 WEBSTER, Marilyn A. (Fox), 83, May 20 in 1948 from St. Mary of the Springs director at Grove City Our Lady of St. Francis de Sales Church, Newark St. Andrew Church, Columbus College (now Ohio Dominican Uni- Perpetual Help Church from 1985 to versity) and a Master of Science de- 1992, then joined with Sisters Loretta JENKINS, Fred, 86, May 18 WESNER, Joseph B., 93, May 15 gree in 1952 and a doctorate in 1961 Forquer, OP, and Jane Belanger, OP, to St. Paul Church, Westerville St. Paul Church, Westerville in the same subject from Ohio State found the congregation’s Shepherd’s University. She also received a Mas- Corner Ecology Center in Blacklick, a LYON, Patrick A., 64, May 12 WHITMOYER, John T., 72, May 16 ter of Arts degree in Biblical studies in ministry she considered to be the most St. Nicholas Church, Zanesville St. Margaret of Cortona Church, Columbus 1981 from Providence College. rewarding of her religious life. She entered the congregation of the After nine years at Shepherd’s Cor- MARSHALL, Judith K., 80, May 18 WILLS, Rosemary (Woods), 88, May 21 Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the ner, she was a volunteer at Our Lady St. Francis de Sales Church, Newark St. Joseph Church, Dover Springs (now the Dominican Sisters of Perpetual Help from 2001 to 2004, MILLER, Michael T., 77, May 15 YOPKO, Robert M., 84, May 12 of Peace) in 1939 and professed her then entered a ministry of prayer at the St. Elizabeth Church, Columbus St. Paul Church, Westerville first vows on Aug. 14, 1941, taking Motherhouse and the Mohun center. the name Sister Leonita, and her final She was preceded in death by her MONACO, Elizabeth “Betty” (O’Rourke), 85, YOUNG, Alfreda (Presutti), 72, April 8 vows in 1944. parents; brothers, Philip and Daniel; May 21 St. Agatha Church, Columbus She was a teacher at Coshocton Sa- and sisters, Marie Smith, Eleanor St. Paul Church, Westerville cred Heart elementary and high school Schmeltzer, Rose Marie Paumier, Ag- (1942-43), Lancaster St. Mary elemen- nes Hupp and Mildred Hasser. Sur- tary and high school (1944-46) and vivors include brother, Harry; sister, Zanesville St. Thomas Aquinas High Mary Frances Pitstick; and many Compliments of School (1946-48) and was manager nieces and nephews.

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I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Specializing in Catholic Church Sunday bulletins and Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer three consecutive days, after three days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor has Serving Columbus Diocese and others since 1974 been granted. SP June 2, 2019 Catholic Times 17 H A P P E N I N G S Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 5225 614-294-7702 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with various CLASSIFIED Refugee Road, Columbus. 8:30 a.m., confessions, Rosary for Life at St. Joan of Arc prayers, ending with Benediction around 11. 9 a.m., Mass, followed by Fatima prayers and Following 6:15 p.m. Mass, St. Joan of Arc Church, Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available. Rosary (Shepherds of Christ format); 10 a.m., 10700 Liberty Road, Powell. Recital of Rosary for All-Night Exposition at Our Lady of Victory Painter/Carpenter meeting. 614-861-4888 Life, sponsored by church’s respect life committee. Our Lady of Victory Church, 1559 Roxbury Road, Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City Also on June 11. Columbus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Semi-retired 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., from 8 p.m. until Mass at 8 a.m. Saturday. Quality work Plain City. Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed 5, WEDNESDAY by rosary and confession. Divine Mercy Chaplet at St. Pius X 8, SATURDAY Reasonable rates First Saturday Mass at Holy Family 6:30 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1051 S. Waggoner Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City 9 a.m., Holy Family Church, 584 W. Broad St., Road, Reynoldsburg. Recital of Chaplet of Divine 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., Insured Columbus. First Saturday Mass for world peace Mercy. Also on June 12. 614-866-2859 Plain City. Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed Call 614-601-3950 and in reparation for blasphemies against the Marian Devotion at St. Elizabeth by rosary and confession. Virgin Mary. 614-221-4323, extension 329 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Church, 6077 Sharon Woods Farm Fresh 5K at Shepherd’s Corner Lay Missionaries of Charity Day of Prayer Blvd., Columbus. Marian devotion with Scriptural 9 a.m., Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. John the Baptist Church, 720 rosary, followed by Mass and monthly novena to 987 N. Waggoner Road, Blacklick. 13th annual RUMMAGE SALE Hamlet St., Columbus. Monthly day of prayer for Our Lady of Perpetual Help, with Father Ramon Farm Fresh 5-kilometer run and walk to support FRIDAY JUNE 7–SATURDAY JUNE 8 Columbus chapter of Lay Missionaries of Charity. Owera, CFIC. 614-891-0150 Shepherd’s Corner’s mission of feeding those in 614-294-7702 need. Registration at www.shepherdscorner.org. 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Centering Prayer Group Meeting 6, THURSDAY Msgr. Fairchild’s Anniversary Mass ALL SAINTS ACADEMY GYM 10:30 a.m. to noon, Corpus Christi Center of Cenacle at Holy Name 5 p.m., St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, 600 Hill Road Peace, 1111 E. Stewart Ave., Columbus. Centering 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., N., Pickerington. Mass celebrating the 60th 2855 E. LIVINGSTON AVE prayer group meeting, beginning with silent prayer, Columbus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, anniversary of Msgr. Edward Fairchild’s ordination followed by Contemplative Outreach DVD and with prayers in the Cenacle format of the Marian to the priesthood, followed by reception. potluck Donations accepted June 3-5 3-7 pm discussion. 614-512-3731 Movement of Priests. Also on June 13. and bonfire. 614-833-0482 NO CLOTHING OR LARGE FURNITURE Filipino Mass at St. Elizabeth Eucharistic Holy Hour at St. John the Baptist 7:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Church, 6077 Sharon 7 p.m., St. John the Baptist, 720 Hamlet St., 9, SUNDAY Woods Blvd., Columbus. Mass in the Tagalog Columbus. Eucharistic Holy Hour with the Diocesan Neophyte Mass at Cathedral JOB OPPORTUNITY language for members of the Filipino Catholic intention of deepened holiness and an increase 10:30 a.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE community. in the virtue of fortitude for the Holy Father, St., Columbus. Bishop Robert Brennan celebrates ASSISTANT bishops and priests, concluding with Benediction, Mass for all those who were received into the 2, SUNDAY social period and refreshments. Also on June 13. Catholic Church this Easter, followed by reception. 614-294-7702 614-221-4640 The Pontifical College Josephinum, a Roman Prayer for the Nation at St. Matthew 3 p.m., St. Matthew Church, 807 Havens Corners Father Bay’s Anniversary Mass Catholic seminary located in Columbus, Road, Gahanna. Monthly Holy Hour of prayer for 7, FRIDAY Noon, Ss. Augustine & Gabriel Church, 1550 E. Ohio, is in need of a part-time administrative the nation, including the Divine Mercy Chaplet and St. Cecilia Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Hudson St., Columbus. Mass celebrating the 25th assistant to replace a retiring employee. This the rosary. 614-471-0212 St. Cecilia Church, 434 Norton Road, Columbus. anniversary of Father Joseph Bay’s ordination to position requires approximately 16 hours per Prayer Group Meeting at Christ the King Begins after 8:15 a.m. Mass; continues to 5 p.m. the priesthood, followed by reception, potluck and week working on a variety of special projects, 5 to 7 p.m., Christ the King Church, 2777 E. Saturday. bonfire. 614-268-3123 some of which can be done at home. Livingston Ave., Columbus (enter at daily Mass Day of Recollection for Women at St. Therese’s Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic Meeting • Responsibilities include but not limited to entrance). Weekly parish prayer group meets. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 1:30 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., the following key duties: for praise, worship, ministry, and teaching. 614- 5277 E. Broad St., Columbus. Day of recollection Columbus. Meeting of St. Catherine of Siena • Proofreading/editing confidential 886-8266 for women, with Father Stephen Dominic Hayes, chapter, Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic. documents Spanish Mass at Columbus St. Peter OP, sponsored by Catholic Laywomen’s Retreat Pentecost Mass at Christ the King Transcribing minutes of departmental, 7 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, League. Topic: “The Sacred Page: Touching the 4 p.m., Christ the King Church, 2777 E. • Columbus. Mass in Spanish, with confessions from Living Mind of God through Sacred Reading Livingston Ave., Columbus. Pentecost Mass board and committee meetings 6 to 7. 706-761-4054 or 614-294-7702 (Lectio Divina) of Holy Scripture.” Includes Mass, sponsored by Columbus Catholic Renewal, • Preparing annual faculty evaluation and Compline at Cathedral lunch, and time for individual prayer and reflection. preceded by praise and worship at 3 with music by formation reports 9 p.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., Cost $25. 614-595-1972 the Living Stones, followed by food and fellowship. • Planning athletic events Columbus. Chanting of Compline, the Catholic Eucharistic Adoration at Columbus St. Peter 614-980-3021 A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in Church’s official night prayer. 614-241-2526 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Spanish Mass at Columbus St. Peter a similar position is required, including Row Road, Columbus. First Friday Eucharistic 7 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, attention to detail and excellent interpersonal 3, MONDAY adoration in day chapel. Columbus. Mass in Spanish, with confessions from communication skills. Proficient with Microsoft Eucharistic Adoration at Our Lady of Victory First Friday Masses at Holy Family 6 to 7. 706-761-4054 or 614-294-7702 products, including Word, Outlook, Excel and 7 to 8 a.m., Our Lady of Victory Church, 1559 9 a.m., 12:15 and 7 p.m., Holy Family Church, knowledge of Access. Must be able to support Roxbury Road, Columbus. First Monday 584 W. Broad St., Columbus. First Friday 10, MONDAY the mission of the Josephinum. Eucharistic Adoration, beginning with Morning Masses in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Sacred Music Seminar at Josephinum 614-221-4323 1 to 4 p.m., Pontifical College Josephinum, 7625 Please respond with a resume and letter of Prayer, concluding with Mass. Aquinas Alumni Luncheon Monthly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament N. High St., Columbus. Sacred Music Institute interest by June 15, 2019 to [email protected]. 11 a.m., Aquinas Room, Jubilee Museum, 57 S. Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 5225 of America summer seminar on “Introduction to The Pontifical College Josephinum is an EEO Grubb St., Columbus. Monthly Columbus Aquinas Refugee Road, Columbus. Begins after 9 a.m. Gregorian and English Chant for the Beginner.” Employer High School alumni luncheon. Mass; continues through 6 p.m. Holy Hour. Cost $200. Two-day program concludes Thursday, Rosary at St. Pius X Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club June 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 614-390- 6:30 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1051 S. Waggoner 12:15 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant 6925 Road, Reynoldsburg. Recital of Rosary for the sick Ave., Columbus. Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club Greater Columbus Right to Life Banquet JUNE of the parish and all who are ill. Also on June 10. meeting, with talk by Father Stash Dailey, pastor 6 p.m., Villa Milano, 1630 Schrock Road, 1, SATURDAY 614-866-2859 of Columbus Holy Family Church and spiritual Columbus. Greater Columbus Right to Life annual Fatima Devotions at Columbus St. Patrick Marian Prayer Group at Holy Spirit director of Sacred Heart Columbus, on “Keeping banquet, featuring talk by Dr. William Lile, who 7 a.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., 7 p.m., Day chapel, Holy Spirit Church, 4383 E. the Faith in a Faithless World: Living the Virtues of bought out a Florida abortion clinic and converted Columbus. Mass, followed by devotions to Our Broad St., Columbus. Marian Movement of Priests the Sacred Heart.” $10 donation requested. it into a pregnancy help center. No charge; free-will Lady of Fatima, preceded by confessions at Cenacle prayer group for Catholic family life. 614- St. John Chrysostom Baked Goods Sale offering. 614-445-8508 6:30. 614-240-5910 235-7435 4 to 6 p.m., St. John Chrysostom Byzantine Bethesda Post-Abortion Healing Ministry First Saturday Devotion at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 5858 Cleveland Ave., Columbus. 6:30 p.m., support group meeting, 2744 Dover 8:30 a.m., St. Joan of Arc Church, 10700 Liberty 4, TUESDAY Sale of cabbage rolls, sausage and sauerkraut, Road, Columbus (Christ the King convent, first Road, Powell. Mass, followed by rosary in Our Lady of Good Success Study Group pirohi and baked goods.. No advance orders. building west of church). 614-718-0227, 614-309- reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Noon to 2 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 893 Hamlet 614-882-7578 2651, 614-309-0157 concluding with Fatima prayers. St., Columbus. Monthly meeting of Our Lady of Eucharistic Vigil at Holy Cross Our Lady of Peace Men’s Bible Study Mary’s Little Children Prayer Group Good Success study group. Social period, followed Holy Cross Church, 205 S. 5th St., Columbus. 7:30 7 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Church, 20 E. Dominion by remedial catechesis study and discussion. p.m. Mass, including May crowning, followed by Blvd., Columbus. Bible study of Sunday’s readings. Catholic Times 18 June 2, 2019 American Heritage Girl honored Student’s recycling poster recognized Clare Hampshire, a third-grade student at Lancaster St. Mary School, won third prize in the Lancaster-Fairfield County recycling poster contest. She is pictured with school third-grade teacher Elizabeth Van Evra. Hamp- shire received a check, a collection of recycled products and a certificate of achievement. VanE vra also was awarded a check to use in the classroom. More than 1,000 students from 14 elementary schools participated in the contest. Bella Capretta, another St. Mary third- grade student, received an honorable mention for her poster entry. (Photo courtesy St. Mary School) Flaget student wins speech contest Chillicothe Bishop Flaget School sixth- grade student Isabella Flores (center) won the state Fraternal Order of Eagles God, Flag, and Country speech Genevieve Tautkus, a senior at Johnstown High School and a contest in the 10-11 age group. Her Columbus St. Patrick Church parishioner, recently received the speech on diversity and unity earned Stars and Stripes Award, the highest honor that can be given her a $2,000 scholarship, a $300 to a member of the American Heritage Girls organization. cash prize and a trip to the national She belongs to AHG Troop OH-0031 at her parish. To receive competition in Louisville, Kentucky, the honor, she had to complete a service project that would in July. Other Chillicothe Catholic have a lasting impact in her community with a minimum of students placing in the competition 100 volunteer hours. For her service project, she designed and were Flaget seventh-grader Haley installed a Divine Mercy prayer garden, supervising several vol- Laughlin (right), third in the 12-13 unteers and raising her own funds. She spent more than 340 age group; and Chillicothe Zane hours on the project, receiving the award after documenting Trace High School freshman Carmen her efforts and being interviewed by a board of review. Ameri- Corcoran, third in the 14-15 group. can Heritage Girls is a Christ-centered character and leadership Both received $100 cash prizes. development program for girls 5 to 18 years of age. (Photo courtesy Bishop Flaget School) (Photo courtesy AHG Troop OH-0031)

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Teacher Sharon Elder’s Lancaster St. Bernadette School kindergarten class took a field trip to Old Man’s Cave in the Hocking Hills. Father Ty Tomson, pastor of St. Bernadette Church, joined the students for a picnic and a hike. (Photo courtesy St. Bernadette School) New Lexington St. Rose School students participated in crowning a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary during Mass on the Feast of Ss. Philip and James. Eighth-grade student Malia Cookie donations aid military McClenagan was chosen to crown the statue. (Photo courtesy Elizabeth Selegue) St. Anthony Washington trip

The Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland Council honored Melanie Magin (right), a Senior Girl Scout and sophomore at Bishop Hartley High School, for being among the top three Scouts in obtaining Girl Scout cookie donations for the military. She is pictured with Seventh- and eighth-grade students from Columbus St. Anthony School visited Washing- Elaine Leach, a board member for Operation Buckeye, a nonprofit service organization ton, D.C., accompanied by Father Thomas Petry, St. Anthony Church pastor; teachers Kelly that uses the cookies as part of care packages sent overseas to U.S. troops. Since its incep- Buzenski, Brandon Garrick and Stephanie Hopson; and parents. The group is pictured tion, Operation Buckeye has shipped 40,000 care packages. (Photo/Marilyn Magin) in front of the Jefferson Memorial. It visited monuments and museums in the nation’s capital, stopped at the Gettysburg battlefield in Pennsylvania and George Washington’s Mount Vernon home in Virginia, and went on a ghost tour in Alexandria, Virginia. The Grove City school wins science award travelers also participated in the Capitol Vote Program, in which students learned about the voting process and were presented with an issue they were asked to vote on. (Photo courtesy St. Anthony School) St. Anthony students play Quizlet Columbus St. Anthony School fifth-grade students (from left) Faith Fekru, Jude Kumi and Laila Williams play Quizlet, a website that students can access to study and learn content created by other users, or to create their own custom study sets. The sets also may be shared with friends, classmates or other students. (Photo courtesy St. Anthony School)

Grove City Our Lady of Perpetual Help School received the Howard C. Shaw Outstanding School Award at the annual State Science Day sponsored by the Ohio Academy of Science. To earn the award, schools must send at least four students to present research, and 80 percent of those students must earn a superior rating for their projects. Students who received superior ratings, pictured with science teacher Maryann Hartley (far left), are (from left) Renee Smith, Isabella Tigner, Dorothy Oberting, Amor Maker and Josh Richter. (Photo courtesy Our Lady of Perpetual Help School) ord ination, continued from Page 11 of consecration for the first time. At Communion, – Father Beal at Columbus Immaculate Conception each of the new priests presented the Eucharist to Church, Father Brandimarti at Gahanna St. Mat- their family members. thew Church, Father Tennant at New Boston St. At the conclusion of the Mass and the closing Monica Church, and Father Yakkel at the cathe- procession of bishops and clergy, the new priests dral. The new priests now await assignment to a returned to the altar to pose for pictures and give parish or group of parishes as parochial vicars. individual blessings to family and friends, with a Georgetown University’s Center for Applied Re- reception following. search in the Apostolate, a national nonprofit so- An Active Senior Living Community in Southern Ohio Music for the ordination ceremony was provided cial science research center that studies the Catho- by the cathedral choir, directed by Dr. Richard Fitz- lic Church, said the diocese’s four new priests are Bristol Village, located in Waverly, Ohio, offers a unique gerald, cathedral organist Nicole Simental, and the among 481 men who have been or will be ordained active senior living experience with customized, individual Cathedral Brass. this year in the United States from dioceses or re- The day after their ordination, the new priests ligious orders. homes, a friendly community and wide-ranging activities. celebrated Masses of Thanksgiving and delivered The comparable total for 2018 was 430, includ- their first homilies as priests at their home parishes ing five from the Diocese of Columbus. www.bristolvillage.org 1-800-223-9766 pentecost, continued from Page 14 Church of today continues this mis- The Spirit moves us as wind and sion. fire, breath and zeal, a mighty power God is pure act. He is what He does. that creates anew. He promises the Spirit and today, he This renewal requires a commitment fulfills that promise. to accept our call to be the Church, the Pentecost invites us to choose to be- family of God, in the world, so that long to God and to His Church, em- others may come to know God in us powering us to go beyond where we and through us. would reach on our own. The world needs a savior. The gifts FROM YOUR The Spirit is poured freely on those of the Spirit fortify those who pro- FRIENDS AT who allow their aspirations, desires claim his salvation with wisdom, un- and longings to open to something derstanding, counsel, knowledge, for- NET MINISTRIES that only God can offer. titude, piety and fear of the Lord. The Spirit moves us to conversion, changing our minds and helping us to Father Timothy M. Hayes is pastor of see our lives in a new light. Columbus St. Timothy Church.

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