CatholicThe TIMES The of Columbus’ News Source September 1, 2019 • 22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME • Volume 68:40

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German tradition: To start the school year, Columbus St. Mary first-graders received a special gift that’s an old German custom, Page 3

Sacred Scripture: Never underestimate the power of humility, Father Timothy Hayes writes in his reflections on the Mass readings for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Page 14

On the road: Travel writer Aaron Leventhal explores the Laurel Highlands in southeastern , and City, Pages 17-19 griffin reflects on his 40th anniversary as a bishop Pages 10-11 Catholic Times 2 September 1, 2019 Local news and events Birthright of Columbus to celebrate its 47th anniversary at luncheon Birthright of Columbus is in its 47th attend this program,” she said. “The year of nurturing women and babies Schools open throughout diocese good news is right now, we still have and will observe its anniversary at its space for more Catholic homeschool- annual luncheon at noon Saturday, ing families.” For more information, Sept. 21 in Mozart’s Cafe, 4784 N. contact Vail at (740) 277-1965 or High St., Columbus. email her at stmarkhomeschool@ There will be a show by Dress gmail.com. Barn, a silent auction, and a raffle for a handmade Christmas quilt, a televi- Surviving Divorce programs set sion and a handmade afghan. Tickets New 12-week Surviving Di- are $35. The reservation deadline is vorce programs will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15. For information or Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Powell St. tickets, call or text Peggy Mackessy at Joan of Arc Church, 10700 Liberty (614) 404-8106 or Mary Jo Mayhan at Road, and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 (614) 235-7465 (phone) or (614) 668- at Grove City Our Lady of Perpetual 6421 (text). Help Church, 3730 Broadway. Louise Summerhill founded Birth- Few topics in the Church today are right International, the world’s first more challenging than divorce. Not pro-life pregnancy help center, in only is the reality of divorce incredi- 1968 in . Today, there are bly painful for those involved, but few more than 450 Birthright centers in The 2019-20 academic year has begun in the diocese’s 42 elementary and 11 high people seem to realize what the Cath- North America. Each center is char- schools. Pictured are kindergarten teacher Renata Thompson and some members of her olic Church teaches on this topic. As tered separately, but all follow a mis- class at Columbus St. Anthony School, where classes began Wednesday, Aug. 21. a result, many stop attending Mass or sion statement that says, “It is the Photo courtesy St. Anthony School leave the faith altogether. right of every woman to give birth and “Survivng Divorce: Hope and the right of every child to be born.” Healing for the Catholic Family” is a for the organization or the thrift shop, vides a complete accredited curric- Each center is responsible for its own proven program of hope and healing. call the Mound Street office at (614) ulum. The experience is designed to nonprofit funding, management and It offers answers and guidance to the 221-0844 or the north office at (614) enhance the children’s education and volunteer training. many issues surrounding divorce, an- 263-2514. their experiences with learning and Birthright of Columbus was found- nulments, remarriage, parenting, and social life. ed in April 1972 by a group of women more. Through emotional healing and Besides teaching about the Cath- who believed in Summerhill’s philos- Bishop Brennan to celebrate the power of forgiveness, it brings the olic Church and its beliefs, the pro- ophy. Today, it has two centers where Mass at homeschool opening divorced and into a more vibrant rela- Bishop Robert Brennan will cele- gram hosts events such as field trips trained volunteers assist callers and tionship with Christ and the Church. brate Mass at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. and picnics, plus hands-on learning visitors who are concerned about their Participants will be able to discov- 18 in Lancaster St. Mark Church, 324 experiences in subjects that require pregnancies and babies. Birthright pro- er how to work through the emotions Gay St., to open the academic year for specialized environments, such as sci- vides compassionate care for individ- of separation and divorce; experience the St. Mark homeschool enrichment ence and art. ual needs, exercises charity and, most personal healing and hope; gain wis- program. The Mass will be followed The program’s director, Holly Vail, important, maintains a confidential, dom and comfort from others who by a potluck luncheon in the church’s said it has grown from five families to non-judgmental attitude at all times. share their experiences; address ques- St. Raymond Room for all Catholic 15 in a few years. She describes it as The Columbus Birthright centers tions of forgiveness and new family homeschooling families in the area. “beautiful in the way it dovetails with are at 2453 W. Mound St. and 4768 dynamics; and obtain an understand- The St. Mark homeschool enrich- the homeschool education and also in N. High St. Birthright also operates ing of the annulment process. ment program meets as a co-op on the way the children respond.” the In Review Thrift Shop at the High Although the program lasts for 12 Wednesdays. This offers an opportu- It is open to families in Lancast- Street location. nity for homeschooled children to be er, Columbus and surrounding ar- If you are interested in learning in a classroom environment and pro- eas. “Families come from all over to more about Birthright or volunteering See local news, Page 7

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Postage Paid at Columbus OH 43218. ([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. September 1, 2019 Catholic Times 3 German tradition greets first-grade students at St. Mary School in Columbus By Tim Puet In the early 19th century, parents there Catholic Times Reporter began telling their young children that the cones grew on trees in those forests The opening day of school is always and gave the children sweets wrapped a notable event, but first-graders at Co- in the paper cones to help ease their lumbus St. Mary School have a partic- transition from home to school. ular reason for remembering the day. At St. Mary School, kindergar- For the past 14 years, they have ten students hang small handmade been presented with what in German Schultuetes on a tree, and they “grow” is known as a Schultuete (SHOOL- during the year into the large cones too-tuh), which translates to “school handed out at the start of first grade, cone.” The gift reflects the origins of Cotter said. St. Mary Church, founded by German They are meant to provide “a sweet immigrants in 1865, and the church’s beginning” for a student’s school expe- location in the city’s German Village rience, she told the assembled students neighborhood. and parents. Speaking specifically to A Schultuete is a 30-inch-tall pa- the first-graders, she said, “You are the per cone containing “something fun, most important people here today. … Bishop Robert Brennan presents a Schultuete to first-grade student King Bukhari to start something sweet and something to Everyone is here for you to grow in the academic year at St. Mary School in Columbus’ German Village. The 30-inch-tall cone, learn with,” said fourth-grade teach- faith, love and service.” filled with “something fun, something sweet and something to learn with,” is a tradi- er Linda Cotter, a native of Germany Following the ceremony, Cotter tion brought to the school by fourth-grade teacher and German native Linda Cotter. who brought the tradition to St. Mary said the Schultuete remains an import- School. The items in the Schultuete ant part of back-to-school tradition in distributed to 36 first-graders for the Germany, with many store windows start of the school year on Wednes- displaying the cones and items for day, Aug. 21, included gummy bears, them. alphabet cookies baked by a retired “They’re also an important symbol teacher, gingerbread, books, a stuffed of peace,” she said. “Schultuetes have animal, pencils and erasers. been distributed in Germany every A special guest, Bishop Robert year for the past 200 years or so. The Brennan, was on hand to present the only exceptions were the years of the cones. Because he has been a resident first and second world wars.” of Columbus since only late March, Cotter purchases the cones each year this was his first time attending such from the Nestler company in Germany, a ceremony at St. Mary. which has been making them for more “I belong to you,” he told the than a century and is that nation’s larg- first-graders and the rest of the est producer of the items. school’s 385 students, in preschool Although Cotter was born in Ger- through eighth grade, who had gath- many, she never received a Schultu- ered in the school’s gymnasium. “I ete because she came to Columbus in First-grade students were joined for a group photo by school staff; Father Kevin Lutz, St. belong to St. Mary School, St. Mary 1958 at age 5½, just before she would Mary Church pastor; Bishop Brennan; and Adam Dufault, diocesan episcopal moderator Church, St. Joseph Cathedral and all have entered first grade in her home- for education and superintendent of Catholic schools. CT photos by Ken Snow the other churches and schools in the land. 23 counties of the Diocese of Colum- She has been a teacher at the school Franklin County commissioner and service to the community doesn’t end bus. I’m looking forward to getting to since 1974. She said she tried to per- board of elections member, and coun- when they leave here. It’s just begin- know all of you more and more. suade several principals to open the ty Democratic Party chairman. The ning. You have a big responsibility to “I hope today is the beginning of school year with a Schultuete ceremo- bishop’s cone was filled with bags of the school and community that will a really great year where you’ll have ny but was unsuccessful until Sister coffee and a St. Mary School T-shirt. continue. And if you have a grandma some fun, learn a lot of important Regina Snyder, OSF, approved the Items in Ryan’s cone were meant to who’s living, call her once in a while. things and build great memories. I event in 2005. It has continued every be divided among her grandchildren. She loves to hear your voice.” hope it’s a year of amazement for all year since. “St. Mary’s has been a special place Fourth-grade students recited a of you in what you experience as you Bishop Brennan was assisted in pre- since I arrived here and went to grade poem to the first-graders during the come to know Our Lord Jesus better senting the cones by Father Lutz; Wal- school and high school,” Ryan said. “I ceremony, and each of the other class- and better.” ton; Adam Dufault, diocesan school still remember that we had boys shov- es offered presents that were in addi- Following a welcome by principal superintendent; and Marc Sterner, as- eling coal into the furnaces to pro- tion to the Schultuete items. Kayla Walton and a prayer by Father sistant principal. vide heat. The most important thing The gifts were: Hershey’s Kisses, Kevin Lutz, St. Mary Church pastor, Cones also were presented to the I learned here was love and affection from kindergarten; bookmarks, sec- Cotter opened the program with a pre- bishop and to senior citizen activist for my fellow students and for the sis- ond grade; prayer cards, third grade; sentation on the legend of the Schultu- Fran Ryan, a graduate of St. Mary ters who served with such devotion. pencils, fifth grade; poems and sweets, ete, which she said began in the for- School and a former Columbus City They’re responsible for everything sixth grade; letters and sweets, sev- ests of the German state of Thuringia. Council member and city clerk, I’ve become. enth grade; and cards of welcome, “I want to tell the students that their eighth grade. Catholic Times 4 September 1, 2019 The beach ball: Eventually, the trauma rises to the surface By Tim Welsh community where they lived. everything to be perfect and she tried the dedication to her faith and the joy- She lived with folks she didn’t hard to give the appearance of per- ful outlook on life that her husband There are casualties in the abortion know and had virtually no communi- fection, all the while feeling a subtle fell in love with four decades ago. She debate that largely go unnoticed. cation with her family, even during the emptiness she couldn’t explain. is a completely different woman. While the protagonists on each side Christmas holidays. It was a terribly And for 34 years there was not a She has found forgiveness for an of the issue grapple for leverage and difficult time for her. She went to the single word spoken about the abortion event that she thought was unforgive- the media continue to buy the various doctor appointments and the appoint- between her and her husband. Just able. She found the amazing, comfort- fabrications of “pro-choice” advocates, ments with an adoption lawyer all by like her previous pregnancy, it was as ing truth that there is no sin too big for forgotten are those who have under- herself. She was profoundly lonely. if it never happened. But it did hap- God to forgive and, as a result, she has gone an abortion and now regret it. After the birth of a healthy baby pen, and 34 years of silence couldn’t been able to forgive herself. They were told that it was the right boy, for whom she had made an adop- make it go away. She and her husband are falling in thing to do. They were told that it tion plan, she was welcomed back Her husband drank too much. May- love all over again. They pray togeth- would solve all their problems. They home by her parents, but there was be it was in response to the lack of er; they spend quality time together; were told that it wasn’t a life, but just never a word spoken about her preg- spiritual and personal intimacy in and there’s an intimacy they thought a zygote, a blob of tissue, a parasite on nancy. It was swept away as if it nev- their marriage, or maybe he was just was never attainable. They are reck- their body. er happened. Both of her parents are a run-of-the-mill alcoholic. Either lessly passionate about their love for For some who go through with the deceased, but they never spoke one way, she felt a need to make excuses each other and their love of God. They abortion, the eventual recognition that single word about her son. Not. One. for him and cover up his drinking to grow every day as a result of the heal- they had ended the life of their own Single. Word. maintain her “perfect” persona to the ing that has taken place. child is a devastating realization. After a couple of years, she fell in world. It was all about suppressing It would be easy to dismiss this sto- They may feel some facets of their love with the man whom she eventual- her imperfect past. ry as just another fictional account of lives crumble under the weight of the ly would marry, and found herself preg- Keeping a past abortion a secret has someone who had made a bad choice smoldering grief that they have sup- nant again. She refused to go through been compared with holding a beach in her life. But this isn’t fiction. pressed for years. The grief they feel the pain and turmoil that another out- ball underwater. To keep the beach You see, the name of this woman is not even recognized as valid by the of-wedlock pregnancy would bring to ball under water, you must hold on to is Jo. Jo Welsh. My wife of 41 years. culture. her and her parents and decided that it and constantly push it down. You My angel. My inspiration from whom After all, abortion is the remedy for she would have an abortion. Her boy- want to let go, but if you let go, it pops I draw all my strength. all things sexual. It’s the elixir that friend didn’t object, so she had a friend out of the water with a big splash that Her courage and determination are cures everything from guilt to lack of take her to an abortion facility, where everyone around you can see. So you an example of redemption and heal- self-esteem. It makes a woman whole the abortion took place. hold on. And you push down. ing. She emanates peace. Thank you, – so they say. That event changed her life. The woman and her husband have Jo, for letting go of the beach ball. I know a woman who went through About a year later, she married the now been married for 41 years and an abortion in the late 1970s. She had father of her second child. They loved consider themselves blessed. Most Tim Welsh is the executive director of a teenage pregnancy when she was each other, but there was always relationships end within six months Bethesda Healing Ministry, a com- 16. Her parents did what a lot of par- something missing. after an abortion. munity of healing in central Ohio for ents did at that time. They moved her There was a distance between her Through the healing support of pro- those struggling with a past abor- away for the final five months of her and her husband, between her and grams like Bethesda Healing Ministry, tion. Tim can be reached at twelsh@ pregnancy to save face in the small her children. She desperately wanted she has regained the youthful smile, bethesdahealing.org. Bottoms Up Diaper Drive’s growth leads to need for delivery van In less than a year of existence, the “When we started this journey, we $30,000. The wrapping likely will sponsoring the van or to donate dia- Bottoms Up diaper drive is having an had no idea that the need for diapers add $2,500 to $3,000. “People have pers, go to https://bottomsup.life or enormous impact in central Ohio. in central Ohio is so dramatic,” she stepped up, but we still have a long call or email Jo Welsh at (740) 808- Co-founded by Jo and Tim Welsh said. way to go to be able to buy the van,” 6131 or [email protected]. in October 2018, Bottoms Up has dis- “We started with BGRC and then she said. tributed more than 14,000 diapers a moved on to St. Stephen’s Communi- Bottoms Up has re- month through 21 food pantries and ty House in Linden, and it has contin- ceived a little more than childcare centers, and those numbers ued to grow from there.” $15,000 toward purchase continue to grow. The next project is to buy a cargo of the van and is looking “I don’t know what we’d have done van for Bottoms Up, wrap it with the for donors to complete without them through the summer,” organization’s logo and use the van to the project. There is an Patti Rinehart of the Bishop Griffin collect and deliver diapers throughout opportunity for a spon- Resource Center in Columbus said. central Ohio. sor to have a logo on the “When our clients needed diapers “We really need the capacity, and van. Welsh believes that most, Bottoms Up was there for them.” wrapping it with our logo and infor- being associated with an The center is one of many food pan- mation will help in building public organization like Bot- tries that have become partners with awareness for diaper need and Bot- toms Up can help bring Bottoms Up Diaper Drive hopes to purchase a van similar Bottoms Up, and Jo Welsh is thrilled toms Up,” Jo Welsh said. visibility to a sponsor’s to the one pictured to deliver diapers throughout central that the program is fulfilling such a She is optimistic about being able business. Ohio. Photo courtesy Bottoms Up great need. to purchase the van, which will cost For information about September 1, 2019 Catholic Times 5 Entering a new season of motherhood with Jesus and each of us It doesn’t seem that long ago when punctuated with outside a fear. There are dead blooms that I was in the early springtime of moth- chores and late nights finding faith in need cleaned out and persistent viney erhood. Looking back, there was so and fireflies. weeds wreaking havoc. much good to be had then. Oh, the bliss of sum- everyday life Some leaves have started falling off The flowers, for one thing. The new mer and all its busyness. Sarah Reinhard trees, proof that there’s more than just life. The energy and long daylight I thought I had it down, Sarah’s online at SnoringScholar. a chill in my imagination. hours. and not only because I com. She’s a wife, mom, and author, What if I haven’t prepared them? And the exhaustion. Oh, the ex- finally was getting some What if I haven’t properly laid the in addition to being addicted to cof- haustion. sleep. Living half the foundation? What if they aren’t ready I was young(ish) and energetic(ish) time outdoors, soaking fee and books. or able or willing? and full of life(ish). No joke: I had the in the intensity of young lockers and learning. But that voice in my head replies proof of life there on my lap, at my bodies learning to move and decide It’s not less work. But it is very dif- “What if it’s not just my problem? breast, in my arms. and explore. ferent. And I’m in the early part of What if I’m not supposed to have The babies didn’t sleep much, and Summer has been a push and pull of fall, the part of fall that isn’t really complete assurance and total confi- they inducted me into motherhood as structure: longing for it and then bask- separated from summer. dence? What if my role is to lean in to I paid the price of sleepless nights and ing in its absence. And yet, I can feel the transition. I can the arms of my Lord? What if, as they worried Google searches, listening to I can’t help but think of how much feel the tug and pull – of my heart, of step out and continue to grow, my role advice (good and bad) and soft mu- water summer uses: to drink, to swim my soul, of some part of me that’s un- is to cover them with the very best sic. I learned a lot in those springtime in, to bathe those dirty feet. defined. There’s change in the air as the kind of protection in my prayers?” years: how to laugh at myself and This fall, as my kids started school, I leaves turn, as the kids continue to grow. It doesn’t feel like enough. It never what to take seriously. There was the waved goodbye to them and collapsed There is beauty here (and nights of has. beauty and the rush of spring, the ups into my own (outside the home) work. complete sleep and sometimes even a My role in these waning summer days and downs of surprise sicknesses and Our oldest entered high school this day to sleep in!). is no less important. I turn to Mama sudden mood swings. year. The youngest, now four, is gone The bright yellows of late blooms Mary and reflect that she, too, embraced Then came summer, with the heat all day at preschool/daycare. splash through the green – green this ongoing journey of motherhood. and the constant movement. Summer, The summer days of my mother- leaves and green weeds and green Could this be a hint of how she felt, of less structure and more free time. hood are waning, just as they do in buds. finding Jesus at the temple after search- Summer, filled with sweet kisses and August as the fresh backpacks and There is also a shadow, a whisper, ing for three days? Might her pondering many dandelion bouquets. Summer, newly sharpened pencils leave for be something for me? Nisken: a Dutch word that simply means a time for be-ing There is a Dutch word for doing noth- success. contagious. Soon the adults joined in, ing: Niksen. I know this not because of Not true. Some of the making little obstacle courses with my Dutch heritage, but from a story that hardest-working people grace in the moment sticks and leaves, clapping hands made its way to my email inbox. aren’t successful in the Mary Van Balen when the caterpillar went under rather What does it say about our modern eyes of our culture. They than over, and apologizing when it fell sensibilities that a story about doing don’t make big bucks or off a stick. nothing and not feeling guilty about hold prestigious posi- © 2019 Mary van Balen. Visit van Telling the story, my daughter’s it was an internet hit? The value of tions. Sometimes they Balen’s blog at http://www.mary- eyes sparkled. “I was as excited as multitasking is being re-evaluated, can’t make enough to vanbalen.com/the-scallop. they were,” she said. “So much joy and the ability to say “No” to oppor- meet basic needs. There and fun just watching a caterpillar.” tunities for going somewhere or do- are lots of realities be- Sigh. “It was a wonderful little ‘vaca- ing something is beginning to look sides work that factor school. We incorporate moments free tion’ from my adult life.” Niksen. as desirable as saying “Yes.” Perhaps into “success”: race, privilege, oppor- of duty into our days, and they work I imagine that Jesus was good at nik- we’re longing for some “be-ing,” not tunity, socioeconomic status and just well for us,” she said. sen. Time alone in a boat on the lake “do-ing,” time. plain luck, to name a few. “Niksen isn’t planned. It is a way or wandering in the wilderness wasn’t The contrast between “be-ing” and I emailed my cousin in the Nether- to feel free to stop doing things for always filled with fasting, intense “do-ing” is nothing new. From high lands to see what she thought about a minute – or a little longer – and let prayer or planning his next move. school days, I heard the phrase “Who niksen and if, as the story suggested, your thoughts linger on.” I bet he spent plenty of time simply you are is not the same as what you do.” it was a part of the Dutch culture. Jea- It could be putting your feet up and enjoying sunlight sparkling on water It made sense but, as life unfolded, nette responded quickly. doing nothing or watching rain pour or watching clouds changing shape in allowing that truth to filter from head Talking about niksen was unfamil- down outside. It’s a bit of time to re- the sky. From the stories he told, we to heart wasn’t easy. In society’s eyes, iar to her because it’s something the cuperate for ourselves. know he took time to gaze at flow- one’s job reflects one’s worth: A profes- Dutch don’t think about a lot, since it’s Children can be a good example of ers and observe nature. He liked kids sor is more important than the worker just part of their way of life. Unlike that. One of my daughters recounted and spent time with friends. The talk who maintains the school building. A many Anglo-Saxon cultures, she said, a morning she recently shared with a wasn’t always serious or the activity mother who works outside the home is they are not “ultra work focused.” friend and two children. always purposeful. He let his thoughts making a greater contribution than the “What seems like the difference be- The children hurried through break- wander and sipped tea or drank wine one who chooses to work full-time at tween our two cultures is that we take fast, looking forward to a promised with friends. He was a “be-er” as well home. time to relax as a rule. We sit down time in the park. While there, they as a “do-er.” We value being busy. Our culture for coffee in the mornings, lunch at discovered a bright yellow caterpillar It’s good to remember. Ecclesiastes espouses achieving, earning what you lunchtime and tea in the afternoons. with black hairy tufts. The kids were says there is a time for everything un- get, and the idea that hard work brings Kids and teachers do the same in enthralled, and their enthusiasm was der heaven. That includes niksen. Catholic Times 6 September 1, 2019 Flowers near monstrance; first cousins and marriage Our parish is blessed to have a takes the focus away Are first cousins allowed to be small ,but extremely popular per- from the Blessed Sacra- Question & Answer married in the church? I have in Qpetual adoration chapel. Because ment. Qmind a couple I know whose fa- so many who came for adoration were I am not aware of any Father Kenneth Doyle thers are brothers. They hadn’t known bringing lavish flower arrangements, specific church regula- Catholic News Service each other as children, but met later at our sacristan – with the pastor’s per- tions with regard to this, a family reunion and then fell in love. Questions may be sent to Father mission – forbade all plants, and there but I would think you They were married in a civil court, Kenneth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@ are now two signs declaring this ban could back up your ar- which is allowed in some states. gmail.com and 30 Columbia Circle on either side of the monstrance. gument by quoting from The parents of both have given their Drive, Albany NY 12203. I find these signs to be distracting the General Instruction consent, but there are some other rela- and rather disrespectful of the Blessed of the Roman Missal, the Blessed ” that, although tives who cannot accept the situation. Sacrament, especially since the pro- the church’s official liturgical guide- it does not speak directly to your I want to know whether this couple hibition of flowers has already been book. There it states, “Floral decora- question, addresses the reverent atten- can now get married in the Catholic posted at the chapel’s entrance. Am tions should always show moderation tion with which such adoration should Church. (Arlington, Virginia) I overreacting, or are there valid rea- and be arranged around the altar table take place. sons for requesting the removal of the rather than on the altar table” (No. Quoting the Vatican’s Congrega- The church’s Code of Canon Law signs from the monstrance altar? (City 305). tion for Divine Worship and the Sac- (Canon 1091) prohibits marriage of origin withheld) It seems to me that if flowers are not raments, it notes that “every effort Abetween two first cousins. How- to be permitted right next to the Eu- should be made to ensure that there ever, this is considered to be an im- No, I don’t think you are over- charist, then – even more – those dis- be at least two people present. There pediment by ecclesiastical rather than reacting. You should speak with tracting signs should be moved away. must absolutely never be periods divine law, and the diocesan bishop Ayour pastor and simply explain The U.S. Conference of Catholic when the Blessed Sacrament is ex- can grant a dispensation for them to your feeling that the presence of the has on its website a docu- posed and there is no one present for marry validly in the church. signs right next to the monstrance ment called “Perpetual Exposition of adoration.” Get to know the lady who lives at 72 Heaven Avenue They say there is a particularly kind comes in contact with said “a friend is one that knows you as lady who lives at 72 Heaven Ave. The say she has a kind word lighting the way you are, understands where you have house sits on a cul-de-sac between of encouragement for been, accepts what you have become, Victory Lane and Serenity Street. She each person she meets. J.P. Leo Thomas and still gently allows you to grow.” lives with her son, John, and is a wom- She seems to have Joseph Thomas, a member of Ga- For 72, the age at which Mary is an of small stature, but is by no means something about her that hanna St. Matthew Church, is a said to have died, is not just a number. weak or spindly in appearance. She attracts open thought Third Order Franciscan and free- It is a symbol of a wonderful age. It carries herself with dignity and shows and a warm embrace. lance writer who is active in many is a symbol of our love and care for no signs of giving up for anyone or Her son, John, is an diocesan and church activities. such a dignified grace and is a symbol any cause that is spiritually just. awesome helper. He is of the celebration of joy. May Mother She also is known for her phil- not her birth son, but is shared the experience. Mary guide you in your travels. May anthropic efforts and serves as the adopted. He took her into his home Let us make it a point to get to know she continue to be what love can be- matriarch for the downtrodden and soon after her own son’s death. You Mary. She is someone of great validity come, and may Jesus’ peace be with forgotten people of her community, see, he had promised that if her son, and grace. William Shakespeare once you always. many of whom have nothing to eat who was his friend, were to die sud- and nowhere to sleep. She attends to a denly, she would be cared for and marvelous garden where anything and looked after as if she were John’s own everything grows. The corn reaches to mother. He kept that promise, never the sky, as do the fields of bounty she leaving her side, and soon began to includes in her harvest. Her neighbors reach out to others, just as she had say she has so much that it quickly done. He became as good a man as he can become the food for the world. was a son. No one within the sound of her voice Mary, as the woman was known, or within her grasp is excluded from was honored because of her outspo- the splendor that takes place every ken ability to teach and to be atten- day. tive to, and to want, what was in the Why is it that everything in her best interests of everyone whom she garden grows, even in drought and felt needed not merely empty words, deluge? What is it about the soil that but consistent love, followed by acts makes it so rich and vibrant? Why is of rare courage. She remained hum- her home always so full of travelers ble and contrite, happy in the knowl- tending to her crops without a com- edge that she made her realm, how- plaint or tiredness? The people she ever small or large, better for having September 1, 2019 Catholic Times 7 Contradictory suicide messaging from Massachusetts state legislature In July 2014, police found the body of sympathy as the “griev- able as Conrad was? 18-year-old Conrad Roy inside his truck ing girlfriend.” making sense This remarkable moral schizophre- in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, having The case drew intense nia soon may be enshrined in a new died from carbon monoxide poisoning. national and internation- out of bioethics piece of legislation that claims to out- As the case unfolded, it became ap- al attention, partly be- Father Tad Pacholczyk law participation in a person’s suicide. parent that a friend of his, 17-year-old cause it involved a rela- Massachusetts state lawmakers and Michelle Carter, had encouraged him tionship that had played Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, PhD, Conrad’s family gathered in July 2019 toward suicide. In a series of texts, she out mostly through texts earned his doctorate in neurosci- at the Statehouse to introduce Con- repeatedly pressured him to go through and Facebook messages. ence from Yale and did postdoctor- rad’s Law, a bill making it a crime to al work at Harvard. He is a priest with it by sending messages like “You Even though Michelle of the Diocese of Fall River, Mas- encourage or assist a person in taking keep pushing it off and say you’ll do and Conrad lived less sachusetts, and is director of ed- his or her life. On the face of it, the law it but u never do. It’s always gonna be than an hour apart, they ucation at The National Catholic obviously seems to be a sensible piece that way if u don’t take action.” rarely met in person. Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. of legislation, but even as lawmakers As he sat in a remote spot in the As Michelle was led See www.ncbcenter.org. were trying to stop people from assist- Kmart parking lot, the truck’s cab away from the trial in ing at suicides such as Conrad Roy’s, filling up with fumes, he got cold feet handcuffs, the court of to encourage and participate in sui- they also were seeking to protect and stepped out of his makeshift death public opinion was virtually unani- cide. Most legislation, however, only medical personnel who might assist chamber, seemingly conflicted about mous in condemning her actions as permits those in the medical field – at the suicides of their patients. The what he was doing. He then spoke reprehensible. Her actions and the tri- those dressed in white lab coats, as it double standard was impossible to by phone with Michelle, who coaxed al proceedings, however, also opened were – to be involved. miss, with Conrad’s Law including an him to continue the suicide. The call up broader questions about provoca- This requirement seems quite ar- explicit subsection exempting those was not recorded, but months after tion toward suicide in a society like bitrary, of course, if the real goal is involved in physician-assisted suicide his death, she texted another friend ours that increasingly devalues hu- to alleviate suffering by eliminating from prosecution. Even though physi- and recounted how Conrad had grown man life. In fact, the public reaction to the sufferer. After all, Michelle was cian-assisted suicide is not yet legal in scared at the last moment, climbing Michelle’s behavior reveals a striking convinced that she was acting com- Massachusetts, another bill promoting out of the truck, and that she had told irony at the heart of Conrad’s suicide. passionately by assisting Conrad to it is under active consideration by the him to get back in. She then listened The irony involves the moral out- escape from what she claimed was legislature. over the phone as he succumbed to the rage that surfaced regarding Mi- his misery, depression and intense Society really can’t have it both fumes 47 minutes later. chelle’s text messages. Similar indig- emotional and psychological suffer- ways, glamorizing the act of suicide Following a high-profile trial that nation about encouraging someone to ing. Who is to say that Michelle was in some cases and demonizing it in received extensive media coverage, commit suicide is, paradoxically, al- wrong if the white lab coats are right? others. By yielding to the proposition Michelle was convicted of involun- most entirely absent when it comes to If it were deplorable for Michelle Car- that suicide is not an evil to be repu- tary manslaughter and sentenced to physician-assisted suicide. Michelle’s ter to facilitate Conrad Roy’s suicide, diated, but a form of “relief” to be 2½ years behind bars, of which she text messages embraced the same key how can it be good for physicians and conferred on those who suffer, we ef- has to serve a minimum of 15 months. ideas that lawmakers in nine states other health care workers to facilitate fectively abandon our neighbors, the Prosecutors claimed that her motive have enacted through legislation; the suicides of their ailing patients Conrads, and countless others in their may have been to gain attention and namely, that it’s sometimes allowable who are at least as fragile and vulner- moment of greatest need. local news, continued from Page 2 weeks, no new participants will be or Patrick McMillan at (614) 288-1278 Jesus’ birth, which has served as the ter two methods will have to be paid admitted after the first three weeks or [email protected]. model for all the rest of the hymns for and picked up at the door on Oct. because of the program’s sensitive that have followed it. 13. Individual tickets to each concert nature and to build relationships and Country Concerts series enters The series’ second program, titled may be purchased at the door for $15, confidentiality. seventh year at St. Colman “String-Ed Sonic Splendor,” will be at provided seats are available, as the Each session begins with a 30-min- The seventh season of “Concerts 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2020, featur- church has a limited capacity. ute video on a specific topic, followed in a Country Church” at Washington ing St. Colman music director Craig Send mail orders to Country Con- by small-group discussion. Partici- Court House St. Colman of Cloyne Jaynes at the organ, accompanied by a certs, St. Colman Church, 219 E. pants will receive a personal survival Church begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. string ensemble and tympani. North St., Washington Court House guide workbook that contains all the 13 with notable works by John Rutter Works to be featured will be Josef OH 43260. Tickets ordered by mail points shared and discussed during and Antonio Vivaldi. Rheinberger’s Concerto in G for or- after Tuesday, Oct. 1 may be picked the program. The program, titled “Contrasts in gan and strings, George Fredric Han- up at the door at the first concert. The Participants are asked to RSVP on- Choral Color,” will include Rutter’s del’s Concerto in D, Opus 7, No. 4 number for phone orders is (877) 232- line so planners of the program will Requiem and Vivaldi’s Gloria, with and Francis Poulenc’s Concerto for 2751 and the email address is craig@ have enough books and ministries. For the parish choir, soloists and a cham- organ, strings and tympani. These stcolmanmusic.org. more information on the Powell ses- ber orchestra. enormously varied pairings of music “Additional contributions are wel- sions, contact Jeanne Falter at (614) The Requiem by the 20th centu- explore the variety of ways the organ come. Such donations have made 778-0736 or [email protected], or ry’s most successful choral composer and strings can interact to produce possible the series’ more extensive of- Joe Scarpitti at (614) 571-6394 or features ancient words in a modern, stunning results. ferings of recent years, especially ad- [email protected]. Contacts for the ravishing, moving setting. It will be Reserved tickets for the two pro- dition of the chamber orchestra, which Grove City sessions are Marti Hurd contrasted by Vivaldi’s baroque set- grams are $25 in advance and may be at (614) 875-3322, extension 318 or ting of Christianity’s oldest hymn, the purchased by mail or by phone or on- [email protected], Gloria, the angels’ song announcing line. Tickets ordered through the lat- See local news, Page 9 Catholic Times 8 September 1, 2019 Sister Alberta Wilkes elected to Stella Niagara leadership Serra Club hosts annual clergy picnic

Sister Alberta Wilkes, OSF, of Columbus (second from left) was elected as a provincial councilor of the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity, familiarly known Seminarians gathered along with priests from the diocese for a picnic sponsored by the as the Stella Niagara Franciscans, at the congregation’s 23rd provincial chapter. Leader- Downtown Serra Club at Columbus St. Charles Preparatory School on Wednesday, Aug. 7. ship team members pictured with her are (from left): Sister Teresa Miklitsch, OSF, provin- The annual event is an expression of the Serra Club’s appreciation, gratitude and support cial councilor; Sister Nancy Zelma, OSF, first councilor; and Sister Jo-Anne Grabowski, OSF, for members of the clergy. The afternoon consisted of Vespers, fellowship, and a buffet provincial minister. The leadership team will serve a four-year term. The congregation by Mustard Seed Catering. The Serra Club is a lay organization of Catholic men and wom- has served in the since 1874 and has been based at Stella Niagara, near en whose mission is to foster and support vocations to the priesthood and consecrated Lewiston, New York, since 1908. Photo courtesy Stella Niagara Franciscans religious life through prayer, programs and activities. CT photo by Ken Snow Dominican Sisters of Peace celebrate 10th anniversary Prayer group honors Sister Marie Shields

The Dominican Sisters of Peace marked their 10th anniversary last month in St. Louis. The congregation was formed in Columbus on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009, with seven smaller Dominican congregations, including the Columbus-based Dominican Sisters of St. Sister Marie Shields, SNDdeN, was honored by members of a men’s prayer group at Co- Mary of the Springs. They later were joined by an eighth congregation. Sisters celebrat- lumbus St. Matthias Church. She has led the group for 15 years and has been the church’s ing significant anniversaries of their profession of vows this year include (from left): pastoral associate for 28 years, and now will live with her congregation, the Sisters of Sister Roberta Miller of Columbus, 50 years; Sister June Fitzgerald, 25 years; Sister Janet Notre Dame de Namur, at their Motherhouse in Cincinnati. Pictured with her are prayer Schlichting, 50 years; Sister Harriet Agnew, 50 years; Sister Arleen Kisiel of Columbus, 50 group members (from left) Desmond Kemba, David Kamara, Brian Swigert, Divine For- years; Sister Judy Morris, 50 years; Sister Kathy Broussard, 25 years; and Sister Christine dem, Emeka Anyadoh and Romanus Foajap. Other group members are Cyriacus Ogbuehii Connolly, 50 years. Photo courtesy Dominican Sisters of Peace and Martins Unamma. “You are there to see that the altar servers, the liturgical books and the bread and wine are ready, the cleaning of the church is done, it is decorated Serra Club donates vocations crucifix to All Saints Academy in the right liturgical colors, and catechumens, confirmands and married couples are prepared for the . Most especially, you have embraced the African American community to the extent that (retired) Bishop (Frederick) Campbell refers to St. Matthias as the parish of all nations,” Anyadoh told Sister Marie. Photo courtesy Emeka Anyadoh Women’s Clinic receives ultrasound machine

Columbus All Saints Academy received the first Serran vocations crucifix from the Down- town Serra Club during the club’s meeting at Columbus St. Charles Preparatory School’s Cavello Center on July 1, the Feast of St. Junipero Serra. Father David Schalk, pastor of Columbus Christ the King Church, blessed the crucifix, which comes with a prayer program for students that encourages them to pray for their vocation and to be open to An ultrasound open house took place in August at the Women’s Clinic of Columbus. following God’s will for what he calls them to be. Pictured (from left) are Virginia Hardy, Standing with an ultrasound machine are (from left): Char Dunbar, clinic director; Mike Downtown Serra Club president; Laura Miller, All Saints Academy principal; Father Schalk; Durst of the Powell St. Joan of Arc Church Knights of Columbus council; Beth Vanderkooi, Gino Dimattia, Serra Great Lakes regional director; Liz Carlyle, All Saints music teacher; executive director of Greater Columbus Right to Life; Tom Bulcher; Jim Schmidt; and Jerry Tom Murphy, Downtown Serra Club president-elect; and third-grade student Iyonna God- Freewalt, director of the diocesan Office for Social Concerns. frey (below Father Schalk, holding the crucifix). Photo courtesy Downtown Serra Club Photo courtesy Knights of Columbus September 1, 2019 Catholic Times 9 Father Wilson installed as pastor at Westerville St. Paul Church local news, continued from Page 7 otherwise would not be possible. The tion with the Eagles’ first home football concerts are not a moneymaking ven- game of the season on Friday, Sept. 6, ture and don’t break even based on against Maria Stein Marion Local at ticket sales alone,” Jaynes said. Ohio Dominican University. The induction ceremony will take Dominican sisters host retreat place during a brunch at 1 p.m. Sunday, The Dominican Sisters of Peace are Sept. 8 in Dominican Hall st the school, sponsoring a “come and see” retreat 99 E. Cooke Road. The new members for Catholic women ages 18 to 45 will join 48 previous inductees in the from Friday to Sunday, Sept. 13 to 15 hall, which recognizes individuals who at the congregation’s farm and ecolo- have distinguished themselves on the gy center in St. Catharine, Kentucky. field of play or through their dedication The retreat allows women listening to the athletic program. to God’s voice to meet, pray and share This year’s honorees are: Matt Cal- with women of faith and to experience lahan (football, basketball, and base- religious life firsthand – from daily ball 1984-88), Sam Dixon (basketball prayers to study to the joys of com- 1973-75), Andrew Moses (football munity life. 2002-04, basketball 2003-05), Joanie The retreat is free, and lodging and O’Brien (field hockey 1978, basketball meals will be provided at the Mother- 1978-82, softball 1979, track 1980), house. It will begin at 4 p.m. Sept. 13 Tim Pond (baseball and basketball and conclude after Mass at 1 p.m. on 1961-63), and Jack Poppe (equipment Sept. 15. coordinator 1986-2017). To register, visit the congregation’s website at oppeace.org or contact Sis- Adoration time changed ter Mai-dung Nguyen at (405) 248- at Our Lady of Victory Church Father Jonathan Wilson (left) was formally installed as pastor of Westerville St. Paul the 7027 or [email protected]. The all-night first Friday Eucharistic Apostle Church by Bishop Robert Brennan at a Mass on Sunday, Aug. 18. Father Wilson Adoration at Columbus Our Lady of succeeds Father Charles Klinger, who retired in July after serving as the parish’s pastor Watterson to induct six Victory Church, 1559 Roxbury Road, for 16 years. Photo courtesy St. Paul into athletic hall of fame has been discontinued. The time for the Columbus Bishop Watterson High devotion has been changed to the first School will induct six new members Tuesday of the month from 9 a.m. to into its athletic hall of fame in conjunc- 9 p.m. JOSEPHINUM 4-MILER RUN/WALK

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FAMILY RATE SWAG Presented by SAVE $5/PERSON All participants receive The Friends bread and a bottle when registering at of the of wine, or bread and least 3 participants Josephinum a jar of Trappist at one time. Monastery jam. Catholic Times 10 September 1, 2019 Bishop Griffin ‘grateful’ as he marks career milestones By Tim Puet to remain active.” month to do heavy cleaning work. Catholic Times Reporter Bishop Griffin had knee replace- “It’s extremely gratifying to be able ment surgery after his retirement and to continue to help out at St. Joan of Retired Columbus Bishop James said that has been another factor in his Arc, where I’ve been for 15 years,” he Griffin says he has slowed down a lit- good health. “One of my reasons for said. “(Pastor) Father (James) Black, tle in the past few years, but he con- retiring was because I had arthritis in (parochial vicar) Father (Stephen) tinues to maintain an active lifestyle, my knees. The surgery enabled me to Smith and I rotate through the week- balancing prayer, preaching and phys- move around so much better,” he said. end Masses so each of us is heard by ical activity as he reaches one mile- “When it’s difficult to move, you ap- everyone in the parish over a period stone in his priestly life and prepares preciate it so much more when you’re of weeks. I also administer the Sacra- for another. able to do it again.” ment of Reconciliation there, and we Bishop Griffin on Aug. 1 celebrated The bishop continues to take an oc- do a lot of things back and forth with the 40th anniversary of his ordination casional hunting trip and to play golf (Columbus) St. Peter Church because as a bishop. He was ordained as auxil- every 10 days or so. “If I can break of our proximity.” The two churches iary bishop of Cleveland in that city’s 50 on nine holes, that’s a good day for are about 2½ miles from each other on Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist me,” he said. “But it’s great exercise.” the same road. on Aug. 1, 1979, by Bishop James He said a framed replica putter, pho- Bishop Griffin also assists on occa- Hickey of Cleveland, retired Bishop to and letter from golf legend Arnold sion at Dublin St. Brigid of Kildare Retired Columbus Bishop James A. Griffin Clarence Issenmann of Cleveland (a Palmer remain in a prominent spot Church and at other parishes in the at the time of his ordination as a priest in former bishop of Columbus) and Aux- in his home. where it was nine years Columbus area as needed. “I contin- Cleveland in 1960. He served as bishop of iliary Bishop Joseph Francis of New- ago when it caught a Catholic Times ue to prepare way ahead of time for Columbus from 1983 to 2004. CT file photo ark, . reporter’s eye during a visit to the homilies,” he said. “I do a good bit of Next year will mark the 60th anni- condo at that time for an interview on reading material related to the particu- bell now lives in northeast Franklin versary of his ordination to the priest- Bishop Griffin’s 50th anniversary of lar Scripture and type out what I want County. hood by (later Car- ordination to the priesthood. to say, but I never preach what I write “Bishop Brennan was an outstand- dinal) in Cleveland on May “I continue to be a spiritual coun- entirely. You need a little element of ing choice for the position,” Bishop 28, 1960. He was installed as bishop sel and director for people,” he said, spontaneity.” Griffin said. “He’s been very good to of Columbus on April 25, 1983, and “But now when I have a meeting with After his retirement, the bishop was me since coming here. We first met served in that position for more than someone, we do it here at St. Joan of a theology professor for two years at before he was installed, and I told him 21 years, the second-longest tenure Arc out of respect for my neighbors Ohio Dominican University. He also everything I could about this diocese. for a bishop of Columbus. He retired so there aren’t so many comings and was ODU’s interim president from “He’s been here for only five on Oct. 14, 2004, and has lived in a goings where I live.” mid-2007 to mid-2008. The univer- months, but in that period, it seems condominium in Powell since his re- The bishop said he has always been sity’s student center, which opened in he’s been everywhere. He’s shown tirement. an early riser and usually gets up at 2009, bears his name. He also taught since the day he arrived in Columbus “As it does for everyone, age is 6 a.m., has a breakfast of coffee and for several years at the Pontifical Col- that he’s very much of a people person slowly catching up with me, but I’m cereal and spends an hour in prayer lege Josephinum, retiring from there – outgoing, enthusiastic, with seem- still in very good health,” Bishop Grif- before celebrating Mass, either at a in 2012. “By that time, I was the old- ingly unlimited energy. I look forward fin, 85, said in an interview on Aug. parish where he has been scheduled to est person on the faculty,” he said. to seeing what he’s going to do over 14 at Powell St. Joan of Arc Church, do so or in a chapel at his home. He has written eight books, is co-au- the next few years.” where he has served as weekend as- “That takes me to about 10, then thor of three others, and said he con- Bishops Griffin and Campbell have sistant priest since his retirement. “I I read or do other things till noon or tinues to write poetry. “I have a book been concelebrants with Bishop Bren- live among good neighbors, and be- so, take care of what’s in the mail filled with the poetry I’ve written,” he nan at ordinations to the diocesan cause I’m in a condo, I don’t have to and do afternoon shopping and oth- said. “But now it takes all my effort to priesthood and diaconate and at the cut the grass or paint the windows. I er errands, make sure I get my walk get a homily ready.” funerals of several priests in recent just have to wash the windows once in, sometimes go golfing, and take a Bishop Griffin comes from a fam- months. in a while,” he said. nap if I need to. Dinner’s around 5. I ily of three brothers and four sisters “Unfortunately, I’ve seen my fellow He had surgery to remove cata- watch the evening news, sometimes who grew up in the Cleveland suburb priests at too many funerals lately,” racts several years ago. “I had what go out and meet with people, come of Fairview Park. He still visits north- he said. “It’s the same with my class- are known as Toric lenses implanted back home and read, and I’m in bed east Ohio regularly to see “an army of mates at St. Mary Seminary in Cleve- to replace the lenses removed in the by 10:15 or 10:30. Within that general relatives” but has only one living sib- land. There were 22 of us, and now surgery, and now my vision is back to routine, there’s enough variety every ling – his youngest sister, Mary Lou it’s down to six. The class has gotten 20/20,” he said. “The only time I need day to keep things interesting.” Kistner, who lives in Gahanna and has together at least once every year since glasses is for reading. I do have occa- Bishop Griffin said nine years ago four children living in central Ohio. our ordination. Most years, it’s been sional prostate trouble, forget things that his biggest adjustment in retire- He is one of two retired bishops two or three times, sometimes five or more than I used to and tire out more ment was getting used to doing things living in the Columbus area. His suc- six. The bond we have remains strong, easily, but an afternoon nap helps that. that other people had done for him in cessor, Bishop Frederick Campbell, even as there are fewer of us.” There’s a one-mile walking path at a the past, such as cooking, cleaning announced his retirement on Jan. 31, Bishop Griffin said he was “devas- park near where I live, and I walk that and laundry. “I’ve gotten adjusted and Auxiliary Bishop Robert Brennan tated” by revelations of path every day. That’s very important, to that,” he said. “I’m not a gourmet of Rockville Centre, New York, was because the key to staying healthy is cook, but I think I’m more than ade- consecrated as Columbus’ current quate. A couple does come in once a bishop on March 29. Bishop Camp- See griffin, Page 11 September 1, 2019 Catholic Times 11 griffin, continued from Page 10 this type of situation might be consid- life. As you’re making your decision, ered modern versions of Father Ed- pray on it, get a spiritual director, and ward Fenwick and other pioneer cir- find some good priests you can dis- cuit-riding priests of the early 1800s cuss the situation with.” whose congregations were scattered He said the continued success of over multiple areas. The Catholic Foundation, which he “That’s the direction in which we helped establish in 1985, gives him will continue to go unless the Holy great satisfaction. “It’s gone beyond Spirit gives us a plethora of voca- what I dreamed,” he said. “It’s now tions,” he said. “We are getting out- administering nearly $200 million standing candidates for the priest- worth of funds” set up to benefit the hood, and they’re receiving excellent diocese and individual parishes and formation with the help of recent re- institutions. “It’s the future of provid- visions in the formation process that ing for the church’s long-term needs, are designed to better identify candi- rather than relying on weekly offer- dates who have an authentic call to the ings.” priesthood and are of strong charac- When looking back on his years as a Bishop Griffin reflects on his 40 years as a bishop and nearly 50 years as a priest during ter. The problem is, there are just not priest and bishop, Bishop Griffin said, an interview at Powell St. Joan of Arc Church, where he serves as weekend assistant. enough of them. “I think of two things. First, when I “Concerning the priest shortage, envision myself coming before God by Theodore McCarrick, the former had fewer such cases than many dio- I’m especially proud of our retired someday, I feel like a spoiled little cardinal of Washington, ceses of similar size. priests and the work they continue boy. He’s been so good to me and giv- which led to McCarrick’s laicization Asked about his thoughts on the to do in so many parishes. If not for en me so many gifts and poured them this year. future of the in the them, our situation would be much all into my lap that I’m overwhelmed. Bishop Griffin held several leader- United States, the bishop said, “Pope more difficult.” “Second, the biggest grace in my life ship positions with the U.S. Confer- Benedict XVI said it well about 10 Bishop Griffin said he would en- has been the people – all the bishops, ence of Catholic Bishops, including years ago when he predicted a leaner, courage any young man considering priests, men, women and young people the presidency of Catholic Relief Ser- smaller church. We are dealing with the priesthood to “give it a try. You’re I’ve worked with, especially the little vices, the conference’s international having fewer priests, many of whom not going to lose anything if you do. If kids who have taught me so many les- aid and development agency, from are at or near retirement age, while the you don’t become a priest, you’ll still sons. The older you get, the more you 1991 to 1995. He said that while serv- life of running a parish is becoming be getting a good education which reflect and the more grateful you be- ing in those roles, he traveled with more complicated and more parish- will serve you well for your whole come for all that God has given you.” McCarrick on several occasions. es, including many “I thought him to be a very good in this diocese, are man and admired him very much,” becoming part of a Bishop Griffin said. “I was totally cluster served by shocked when the information related one priest. to his misconduct came out. People “More parishes ask, ‘How did you not know?’ I think are going to be run some bishops did know about this to by lay adminis- some extent, but among the body of trators who are in bishops, he was well thought of and charge of their day- well-respected. This situation, along to-day affairs, with with the other revelations of this na- their priest serving ture that are continuing to be made as a sacramental throughout the country, is something agent.” This type that will affect us as a church through of structure recent- generations.” ly was announced Bishop Griffin dealt with cases in- at Columbus St. volving the laicization of three priests John the Baptist during his tenure in Columbus. A di- Church, with Dea- ocesan review board to handle sex con Frank Ianna- abuse allegations against priests was rino as the deacon formed in 2003, and in the year be- administrator. tween then and his retirement, the “I’m praying board determined that the three should that more deacons be removed from priestly ministry be- will be given an cause credible allegations were made expanding role,” against them. Bishop Griffin Bishop Griffin said he was “em- said. He said that barrassed and disappointed” by those in serving several situations, also noting that the diocese Bishop Griffin is blessed by Father Christopher Yakkel following Father Yakkel’s ordination at Columbus St. parishes, priests in Joseph Cathedral earlier this year. CT photos by Ken Snow Catholic Times 12 September 1, 2019

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Contact Katy Wya� at 614.501.6714 or 888.373.8687 Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Jerusalem or email kwya�@jerusalemtours.com for more informa�on. September 1, 2019 Catholic Times 13 In praise of today’s seminarians during these difficult days If you’re feeling a bit down about few suggestions will fol- in this intellectual discipline produc- the future of Catholicism in the Unit- low below). But a great es pastors capable of inviting others ed States, ask yourself these questions: deal has in fact been ac- the catholic difference into friendship with the Lord Jesus, Why haven’t American seminaries complished in the last 15 Geroge Weigel and knowing what that friendship emptied over the past 16 months as years, and it’s important means. Biblical studies must focus on Crisis 2.0 continues to roil the U.S. that the people of the biblical theology far more than textu- church and an aggressive media reg- Church know it. is the Distinguished al dissection, so that future homilists ularly put Catholicism in the worst Last month, I had the Senior Fellow at the Ethics and know how to invite their congregants possible public light? Why haven’t pleasure of working with Public Policy Center in Washing- to “see” the world through a Scrip- the McCarrick affair, the Pennsylva- two seminarians in the ton, D.C. tural lens. Lay professionals should nia grand jury report, the Bransfield 28th annual meeting of be further incorporated into priestly affair, and other revelations of episco- the seminar on Catholic formation and seminarian evaluation, pal misgovernance (and worse) caused social doctrine I am priv- not least from a toxic culture that con- especially orthodox, joyful Catholic a mass exodus of young men from ileged to lead in Krakow, . Like stantly tells them that their commit- women (including wives and moth- priestly formation? Can you name an- other future priests who have been ment to celibate love is at best a delu- ers) who may be able to spot prob- other profession, regularly subjected to part of the program over the past quar- sion and at worst pathological. What lems – and help young men address media ridicule and popular caricature, ter-century, these men were impres- impresses me about the seminarians them – that more traditional formators to which young men are applying in sive: intellectually alert and engaged; I interact with today is that they ful- may miss. Bishops must invest more greater numbers than 20 years ago? deeply pious without being cloyingly ly recognize those challenges and are personal time with their seminarians I’ve been in and around seminaries sentimental; able to interact with (and facing them through an intensified (as they should invest more time with and seminarians for 54 years. I knew offer a real witness to) fellow students life of prayer, fraternal solidarity and their priests), inviting them into a seminaries and seminarians during the in a multinational context of Catholic a deeper commitment to the truths of fraternity of mutual support – and, if really bad patch of the post-conciliar men and women; much more mature Catholic faith. Other Catholics may necessary, correction. years. And I have watched with admi- than I remember seminarians being deny that Crisis 1.0 and Crisis 2.0 are, The seminarians I work with know ration as seminary formators – not un- four decades ago. If there has been a at bottom, crises of fidelity, exacer- that, in seeking the priesthood of the like the relatively junior officers who winnowing of candidates for the priest- bated by doctrinal and moral dissent. Catholic Church under 21st-century reformed the U.S. military after the hood since Crisis 1.0 in 2002, and if These guys know that’s the case; they cultural and political circumstances, debacle of Vietnam – have taken a set that sifting has continued in the wake live what they know, and they want to they’re taking a great risk, including of severe problems in hand and put a of Crisis 2.0, then what has remained, spend their lives helping others live the risk of martyrdom (which comes venerable institution, essential to the and what is coming through the pipe- the beauty of love as described by St. in many forms). Their happy embrace Catholic future, on a much more solid line, is very good news indeed. Paul in 1 Corinthians 13 and modeled of – and their determination to pre- foundation. 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22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time THURSDAY The Weekday Colossians 1:9-14 Bible Readings Psalm 98:2-6 The power of humility Luke 5:1-11 Sirach 3:17-18, MONDAY 20,28-29 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 FRIDAY Psalm 68:4-7,10-11 Father Timothy Hayes Psalm 96:1,3-5,11-13 Colossians 1:15-20 Luke 4:16-30 Psalm 100:1-5 Hebrews 12:18-19, Luke 5:33-39 22-24a TUESDAY Luke 14:1,7-14 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6,9-11 SATURDAY Father Timothy M. Hayes is pastor Psalm 27:1,4,13-14 Colossians 1:21-23 Luke 4:31-37 Psalm 54:3-4,6,8 The wonderful gift of of Columbus St. Timothy Church. Luke 6:1-5 our Catholic faith is that WEDNESDAY we encounter God in real Assembly; that is, the Church Trium- Colossians 1:1-8 Psalm 52:10-11 ways that are tailored to our human phant. Luke 4:38-44 nature. In word and sacrament, we God as judge and the spirits made encounter the living God in ways that perfect point to the reality of Purga- do not overwhelm us, but still have tory, the souls who are just; that is, in Diocesan Weekly Radio and Television the power to open us up to something right relationship to God, but in need Mass Schedule: WEEK OF SEPT. 1, 2019 more. of being perfected so as to join the As the Letter to the Hebrews ex- Assembly in Heaven. These are mem- Sunday Mass Channel 378). (Encores Angels Monastery in presses it: bers of the Church Suffering. 10:30 a.m. Mass from at noon, 7 p.m., and Birmingham, Ala. (Encores You have approached Mount Zion Jesus and His sprinkled blood are Columbus St. Joseph midnight). at noon, 7 p.m. and and the city of the living God, the our encounter with God in Christ Cathedral on St. Gabriel midnight). See EWTN through the Mass and the Sacraments Radio (AM 820), Columbus, Mass from the above; and on I-Lifetv heavenly Jerusalem, and at www.stgabrielradio. Archdiocese of (Channel 113 in Ada, and countless angels in festal gath- of the Church Militant; that is, the com. Milwaukee at 6:30 Logan, Millersburg, Murray ering, Church on earth, the likes of us, saints a.m. on ION TV (AT&T City and Washington C.H.; and the assembly of the firstborn in training. Mass with the Passionist U-verse Channel 195, Channel 125 in Marion, enrolled in heaven, In the Gospel, we see Jesus “under Fathers at 7:30 a.m. on Dish Network Channel Newark, Newcomerstown and God the judge of all, and the the microscope” in His day. He is at WWHO-TV (the CW), 250, or DirecTV Channel and New Philadelphia; and spirits of the just made perfect, the house of a Pharisee and the people Channel 53, Columbus. 305). Channel 207 in Zanesville); and Jesus, the mediator of a new there were observing Him carefully. and 10:30 a.m. on WHIZ- covenant, He repays the compliment, noticing TV, Channel 18, Zanesville. Mass from Massillon St. 8 p.m., St. Gabriel Radio and the sprinkled blood that speaks how they were choosing the places of Check local cable system Mary Church at 10:30 (AM 820), Columbus, and honor at the table. His advice is to be for cable channel listing. a.m. on WILB radio at www.stgabrielradio. more eloquently than that of Abel. (AM 1060, FM 94.5 and com. Right here in these few verses of humble. Humility has a greater power Mass from Our Lady of 89.5), Canton, heard in Scripture are so many of the things than reaching for a place that is be- the Angels Monastery, Tuscarawas, Holmes, and We pray Week II, Seasonal that we hold true as Catholics. yond us. The wonderful irony of life is Birmingham, Ala., at 8 Coshocton counties. Proper, Liturgy of the Hours. Mount Zion puts us in touch with the that when we accept the precise place a.m. on EWTN (Spectrum destiny of God’s holy people through where we are, God Himself raises us Channel 385, Insight Daily Mass the ages; we are with the children of Is- on high – higher than we ever could Channel 382, or WOW 8 a.m., Our Lady of the rael and the citizens of the kingdom of reach on our own. This is the message David in the journey through our earth- of our Scriptures today: through faith, son we encounter as a sacred mystery. dom. God’s love will get us where He ly life to a destination designed for us we are given the means to enter into We are to listen, to empty ourselves of wants us to be, as long as we have the by God, even in the present world. a living relationship with God, a rela- ourselves in order to be open to others. humility to follow His lead. The heavenly Jerusalem points to tionship that never will end. 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Vernon Wolfe. She was preceded in death by her par- BLAIN, Betty L. (Farley), 87, Aug. 25 She served as faith formation di- ents and her husband. Survivors include St. Colman of Cloyne Church, Washing- MALOOF, Fred E., 87, Aug. 19 rector and in many other capacities at sons, Douglas (Kristine) and Kerby ton Court House St. Matthias Church, Columbus Zanesville St. Nicholas Church, where (Melissa); daughter, Kama (Richard) her husband, Deacon Gene Staker, Botelho; three grandsons; six grand- CARANO, Guerino, 86, Aug. 24 McKITTRICK, Donald M., 91, Aug. 21 served as a deacon from 1983 to 1985 daughters; and 12 great-grandchildren. Our Lady of Victory Church, Columbus St. Mary Church, Lancaster CARFAGNA, Cecilia M. (Monesi), 84, MEIGEL, Donald P., 71, Aug. 23 Aug. 24 St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, Pickerington Catholic Foundation grants $14.5 million St. John the Baptist Church, Columbus PANICCIA, Sandra R. (Ramsay), 86, During the fiscal year that ended on en and strengthen the Catholic faith CURRAN, William J., Aug. 15 Aug. 16 June 30, The Catholic Foundation dis- in our diocese,” said Dan Kurth, the St. Brendan Church, Hilliard Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, Colum- tributed more than 2,000 grants and foundation’s director of grants and bus FAVRET, Joseph A., 87, Aug. 10 $14.5 million. community impact. Resurrection Cemetery Chapel, Lewis PROUDFOOT, Joyce A. (Jones), 87, Through the responsive grant cycle The foundation’s grants support Center Aug. 14 alone, the foundation provided fund- its four pillars of focus: education, St. Philip Church, Columbus ing to help programs impacting more parish life, social services, and vo- FLETCHER, Ethel (Watkins), 95, Aug. 12 than 300,000 people in the Diocese of cations. Among the grant recipients Christ the King Church, Columbus RYAN, Norma J. (Schneider), 89, Aug. Columbus. was Columbus St. Cecilia School, 25 These programs include performing which received funding to hire a cul- GILMORE, Sean G., 21, Aug. 23 Holy Spirit Church, Columbus Holy Spirit Church, Columbus emergency boiler line repairs in the tural diversity specialist who helps WALSH, Elisa M. (Schoeppner), 42, middle of winter, helping revitalize a function as a bridge between the JAMES, Sheilah (Baker), 83, July 20 Aug. 20 parish program, funding school and parish and their growing St. Andrew Church, Columbus St. Catharine Church, Columbus a cultural diversity specialist to be a Spanish-speaking population. In the liaison to the Spanish-speaking com- past year, the school enrolled 15 new munity at an elementary school, and Spanish-speaking students, Schools, teachers receive Edison Awards supporting multiple pantries feeding St. Cecilia Church grew sacramen- and supporting the homeless across tal numbers by 40 percent in relation Two diocesan schools and 16 teach- conduct a science fair with 12 or more ers were among 54 schools and 556 students; qualify two or more of these the diocese. to its Spanish-speaking parishioners, teachers nationwide who received the students for one of the academy’s dis- Through the endowment process, and Latino parents’ attendance at Governor’s Thomas Edison Awards trict science days; have students par- more than 150 grants, totaling more school activities increased by 20 per- for Excellence in STEM Education ticipate in at least one or more youth than $1 million, supported 50 elementa- cent. The school and parish have fol- and Student Research, sponsored by science opportunities beyond the ry and high schools within the diocese. lowed Christ’s example to be a wel- the Ohio Academy of Science, for the classroom; and convince professional “When viewed through the lens of coming environment for all cultures. 2018-19 academic year. representatives how and to what extent all grants out the door, we are touch- As one of the nation’s oldest and Diocesan recipients were Chillicothe the school’s program meets the acad- ing the lives of approximately three largest organizations of its kind, The Bishop Flaget School and teachers emy’s definition of STEM education. million individuals. The Catholic Catholic Foundation has distributed Tina Haller, Mindy Martin, Courtney The academy defines STEM educa- Foundation is humbled by the gener- nearly $150 million in the diocese Maxwell, Linda Kerr, Chrissy Kes- tion as the mastery and integration of osity of our donors. Our mission re- since 1985. For more information, sler, Julie Beatty, Christy Fay, Danielle science, technology, engineering and mains to be a resource to help deep- visit www.catholic-foundation.org McDaniel, Nancy Ames, Carrie Hill, mathematics for students in all grades Debbie Fyffe, Dianne Cryder, Terrina from pre-kindergarten up. It incorpo- Fahnestock, Chelsea Irvin and Natalie rates scientific inquiry and technolog- Compliments of Byrd, and Lancaster St. Mary School ical design through student-focused, and teacher Anita Yaple. This is the project-based programs to develop 13th year Flaget and its teachers have skills of communication, teamwork, DEE PRINTING, INC. received the award. collaboration, creativity, innovation, Each school will receive a special critical thinking and problem solving. 49994999 Transamerica Transamerica Drive Drive Governor’s Award certificate, and First established in 1985, the Edi- Columbus, Ohio 43228 each teacher will receive a free mem- son Awards recognize schools and Columbus, Ohio 43228 bership to the academy. The technolo- teachers who stimulate scientific stu- gy division of the Ohio Development dent research and technological de- 777-8700 Services Agency funded the program. sign and extend opportunities beyond To receive the award, a school must traditional classroom activities. the Murnane Family Specializing in Catholic Church Sunday bulletins and To have an obituary printed in the Catholic Times, send it to: Serving Columbus Diocese and others since 1974 [email protected] Catholic Times 16 September 1, 2019 H A P P E N I N G S CLASSIFIED Life, sponsored by church’s respect life committee. Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available. 4, WEDNESDAY 7, SATURDAY St. Martha Giving Circle Open House Fatima Devotions at Columbus St. Patrick Painter/Carpenter All fund-raising events (festivals, bazaars, 5 p.m., The Catholic Foundation, 257 E. Broad 7 a.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., SEPTEMBERspaghetti dinners, fish fries, bake sales, St., Columbus. Open house for members of and Columbus. Mass, followed by devotions to Our Semi-retired those interested in joining foundation’s St. Martha Lady of Fatima, preceded by confessions at 1,pizza/sub SUNDAY sales, candy sales, etc.) will be Giving Circle for women. Appetizers, refreshments 6:30. 614-240-5910 Quality work Prayerplaced for as thea classified Nation at St.ad. MatthewAn entry will be provided. Donations of gently used prom-related First Saturday Devotion at St. Joan of Arc Reasonable rates 3$18.50 p.m., St. for Matthew the first Church, six lines 807 Havensand $2.65 Corners for dresses and accessories accepted for Fairy 8:30 a.m., St. Joan of Arc Church, 10700 Liberty Road, Gahanna. Monthly Holy Hour of prayer for Goodmothers organization. Registration deadline Road, Powell. Mass, followed by rosary in Insured theeach nation, additional including line. the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Sept. 2. 614-443-8893 reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the rosary. 614-471-0212 Divine Mercy Chaplet at St. Pius X concluding with Fatima prayers. Call 614-601-3950 Prayer Group Meeting at Christ the King 6 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1051 S. Waggoner Mary’s Little Children Prayer Group 5For to 7 more p.m., information,Christ the King call Church, Doug 2777Bean E.at Road, Reynoldsburg. Recital of Chaplet of Divine Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 5225 Livingston614-224-5195. Ave., Columbus (enter at daily Mass Mercy. 614-866-2859 Refugee Road, Columbus. 8:30 a.m., confessions, Marian Devotion at St. Elizabeth 9 a.m., Mass, followed by Fatima prayers and BIRTHRIGHT OF COLUMBUS 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Church, 6077 Sharon Woods Rosary (Shepherds of Christ format); 10 a.m., ANNUAL LUNCHEON ‘Happenings’ submissions Blvd., Columbus. Marian devotion with Scriptural meeting. 614-861-4888 rosary, followed by Mass and monthly novena to Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City Saturday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m. Notices for items of Catholic interest Our Lady of Perpetual Help, with Father Ramon 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., Mozart’s Cafe must be received at least 12 days before Owera. 614-891-0150 Plain City. Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed expected publication date. We will print as by rosary and confession. 4784 N. High St., Columbus 5, THURSDAY First Saturday Mass at Holy Family space permits. Items not received before Cenacle at Holy Name 9 a.m., Holy Family Church, 584 W. Broad St., Tickets: $35. Kids: $15. this deadline may not be published. Listings 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., Columbus. First Saturday Mass for world peace cannot be taken by phone. Columbus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, and in reparation for blasphemies against the RSVP (by Sept. 15) to: with prayers in the Cenacle format of the Marian Virgin Mary. 614-221-4323, extension 329 Peggy Mackessy (614) 404-8106 Movement of Priests. Lay Missionaries of Charity Day of Prayer Mail: The Catholic Times, Happenings Eucharistic Holy Hour at St. John the Baptist 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. John the Baptist Church, 720 or Mary Jo Mayhan (614) 235-7465 197 E. Gay St., Columbus, OH 43215 7 p.m., St. John the Baptist Church, 720 Hamlet Hamlet St., Columbus. Monthly day of prayer for Fax: 614-241-2518 St., Columbus. Eucharistic Holy Hour with the Columbus chapter of Lay Missionaries of Charity. E-mail: [email protected] intention of deepened holiness and an increase 614-294-7702 in the virtue of fortitude for the Holy Father, Tuscarawas County Walk for Life GOLF OUTING bishops and priests, concluding with Benediction, 9:30 a.m. Sacred Heart Church, 139 3rd St. N.E., 19th annual golf outing sponsored entrance). Weekly parish prayer group meets. social period and refreshments. 614-294-7702 New Philadelphia. Eighth annual Tuscarawas for praise, worship, ministry and teaching. 614- County Walk for Life, from church to county by Our Lady of Victory Church 886-8266 6, FRIDAY courthouse, with Bishop Robert Brennan as Spanish Mass at Columbus St. Peter CSS Breakfast with the Bishop featured speaker at courthouse rally. 330-343- Knights of Columbus Council 12900 5 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, 7 to 9 a.m., Renaissance Columbus Hotel, 50 6976 Columbus. Mass in Spanish, with confessions in N. 3rd St., Columbus. Annual Catholic Social Fatima Faith Talk at Upper Arlington Library Friday, September 20 Spanish from 4 to 4:50. 614-294-7702 Services Breakfast with the Bishop program, 10 a.m., Friends Theater, Upper Arlington Public Compline at Cathedral featuring Sister Norma Pimentel, MJ, executive Library, 2800 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington. Rolling Meadows Golf Course 9 p.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Columbus St. Patrick Church Frassati Society 11233 Industrial Parkway, Marysville Columbus. Chanting of Compline, the Catholic Valley, speaking on that organization’s work with young adult group attends faith talk on Our Lady Church’s official night prayer. 614-241-2526 migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. Tickets $150. of Fatima, preceded by 9 a.m. Mass at St. Andrew Cost: $80 per person includes golf, cart, Table sponsorships available. 614-221-5891 Church, 1899 McCoy Road, Columbus. 614-224- 2, MONDAY Eucharistic Adoration at Columbus St. Peter 9522 lunch, dinner, and beverages on the course. Eucharistic Adoration at Our Lady of Victory 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Centering Prayer Group Meeting 7 to 8 a.m., Our Lady of Victory Church, 1559 Row Road, Columbus. First Friday Eucharistic 10:30 a.m. to noon, Corpus Christi Center of Lunch served at noon; shotgun start at 1 p.m. Roxbury Road, Columbus. First Monday adoration in day chapel. Peace, 1111 E. Stewart Ave., Columbus. Centering Contact Jim McCauley at 614-296-5365 Eucharistic Adoration, beginning with Morning First Friday Masses at Holy Family prayer group meeting, beginning with silent prayer, Prayer, concluding with Mass. 9 a.m., 12:15 and 7 p.m., Holy Family Church, followed by Contemplative Outreach DVD and or [email protected] Rosary at St. Pius X 584 W. Broad St., Columbus. First Friday discussion. 614-512-3731 6:30 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1051 S. Waggoner Masses in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Filipino Mass at St. Elizabeth Road, Reynoldsburg. Recital of Rosary for the sick 614-221-4323 7:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Church, 6077 Sharon of the parish and all who are ill. 614-866-2859 Monthly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Woods Blvd., Columbus. Mass in the Tagalog Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 5225 language for members of the Filipino Catholic 3, TUESDAY Refugee Road, Columbus. Begins after 9 a.m. community. Adoration at Our Lady of Victory Mass; continues through 6 p.m. Holy Hour. AUGUST 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Our Lady of Victory Church, Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club 8, SUNDAY 1559 Roxbury Road, Columbus. Adoration of 12:15 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant St. Mark’s 60th Anniversary Mass, Picnic 30-31, FRIDAY-SATURDAY the Blessed Sacrament, replacing the parish’s Ave., Columbus. Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club 10:30 a.m., St. Mark Church, 324 Gay St., Retreat with Father Gaitley in Grove City previous all-night Adoration on the first Friday of meeting, with John Stevenson of St. Paul’s Lancaster. Parish celebrates 60th anniversary with 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Friday, 7:15 to 4 p.m. Saturday, the month. Outreach, a Catholic organization evangelizing outdoor Mass and family picnic. 740-653-1229 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 3730 Serra Club Pilgrimage to Cols. St. Mary Church on college campuses throughout the Midwest, Watterson Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Broadway, Grove City. “Mercy and Mary” retreat Noon, St. Mary, Mother of God Church, 672 S. speaking on “Forming Boys Into Men on Campus.” 11:45 a.m., Chapel, Bishop Watterson High with Father Michael Gaitley, MIC, author of 33 3rd St., Columbus. Serra Club of North Columbus $10 donation requested. School, 99 E. Cooke Road, Columbus. Brunch Days to Morning Glory book about pilgrimage to newly restored church, with Mass, Fiber Exhibit at ODU Wehrle Gallery honoring six new members of school’s athletic hall to Mary. Includes Mass, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, church tour, and lunch at Schmidt’s Sausage 7 to 9 p.m., Wehrle Gallery, Ohio Dominican of fame, followed by brunch at 1 p.m. in Dominican Adoration, Benediction, and lunch with the Haus, 240 E. Kossuth St. Cost $25. Reservations University, 1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus. Hall. Tickets $30 individual, $210 for table of eight. Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy. Registration required. Opening reception for “I AM: Exploring Spiritual 614-268-8671 required. 614-875-3322, extension 326 Our Lady of Good Success Study Group Connectivity Through Fiber” exhibit by Columbus Catholic Record Society Quarterly Meeting Noon to 2 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 893 Hamlet designer Celeste Malvar-Stewart. Exhibit 1 p.m., St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 E. 31, SATURDAY St., Columbus. Monthly meeting of Our Lady of continues daily through Oct. 25. 614-251-4453 Broad St., Columbus. Catholic Record Society Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City Good Success study group. Social period, followed Eucharistic Vigil at Holy Cross quarterly meeting, with Father Kevin Lutz, founder 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., by remedial catechesis study and discussion. Holy Cross Church, 205 S. 5th St., Columbus. 7:30 of the of Columbus, speaking Plain City. Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed 614-294-7702 p.m. Mass, including May crowning, followed by about its treasures, followed by short business by rosary and confession. Rosary for Life at St. Joan of Arc Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with various meeting. Lunch available; cost $10 in advance. Following 6:15 p.m. Mass, St. Joan of Arc Church, prayers, ending with Benediction around 11. 614-268-4166 10700 Liberty Road, Powell. Recital of Rosary for September 1, 2019 Catholic Times 17 Catholic Travel EXPLORING THE LAUREL HIGHLANDS Southwestern Pennsylvania region renowned for natural beauty and architectural masterpieces During our three-day stay we were By Aaron Leventhal impressed that Nemacolin, recog- nized as one of the country’s premier Recently, Beth and I experienced resort destinations, has been able to a delightful getaway to the scenic maintain an authentic ambiance— Laurel Highlands, about a four-hour informal, laid-back and devoid of drive from Columbus. We decid- glitzy pretensions and gimmicky pro- ed to splurge on our lodgings and gramming. Many of the staff attribut- stayed at Nemacolin Woodlands ed this to the resort’s founder Joseph Resort (nemacolin.com), nestled in A. Hardy and his daughter Maggie, the bucolic surroundings of the lush who took over its leadership. At age valleys and rolling foothills of the 95, Hardy still resides on the proper- Allegheny Mountains in rural Fay- ty and is frequently seen at its restau- ette County. It proved to be an ideal rants and attractions. base for exploring the region’s out- standing attractions. Nemacolin features two Pete Dye-designed championship cours- es—Mystic Rock and the new Shepherd’s Rock; Woodlands Spa and Holistic Healing Center; and several restaurants, including fine dining at Aqueous and Lautrec and casual Italian fare at Baratol- lo’s. The Woodlands Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, a four-hour drive from Columbus, is tucked into the rolling Wine Cellar has the hills of the Laurel Highlands. state’s largest private collection. Numer- ous specialty shops include a cigar bar, clothing boutiques and Hardy and Hayes fine jewelry. Daily offer- ings include Afternoon Tea at 3 p.m. and Art Tours of resort founder Joseph A. Hardy’s ex- traordinary collection. The concierge rec- ommended an orien- tation to the sprawling Fallingwater is considered to be Frank Lloyd Wright’s most 2,000-acre grounds significant architectural achievement. with a complimentary Nemacolin Lodge shuttle bus tour. We were surprised Ohiopyle State Park (discovero- vistas and waterfalls. for rafting, fly fishing, rock climbing, to discover a remarkable collection hiopyle.com), with its rugged natural The park is popular for fishing, zip lining, kayaking, canoeing and of sculptures and art work displayed beauty, is the Laurel Highlands’ big- camping and more than 75 miles of mountain biking. on hillsides and in gardens, the Out- gest draw. The rushing Youghiogheny hiking and biking trails. In the small The Laurel Highlands also is fa- door Wildlife Habitat filled with ex- River cuts through the park’s more village of Ohiopyle, diners serve up mous as the location of two master- otic animals, challenging ziplines, than 20,000 acres and offers some of salads and sandwiches and seasoned pieces designed by legendary architect mid-air ropes course, electric bike the best whitewater rafting in the east- outfitters offer bike and boat rentals tours and the Lady Luck Casino. ern United States, along with scenic as well as guided tours and instruction See TRAVEL, Page 18 Catholic Times 18 September 1, 2019

TRAVEL, continued from P. 17 Frank Lloyd Wright—Fallingwa- ter and Kentuck Knob. Though the homes differ in size, setting and use, both exemplify Wright’s philosophy of organic architecture that promotes the harmonious union between human beings and nature through design. Fallingwater, (fallingwater.org) was designed by Wright in 1935 for Pittsburgh department store owner Edgar J. Kaufmann, Sr. as a week- end vacation home. The multi-level structure, named the “Best All-Time Work of American Architecture” by the American Institute of Archi-

Aaron and his wife Beth enjoy the natural beauty of Ohiopyle State Park. tects, is dramatically cantilevered gen Ice Cream founder I.N. Hagen mission includes a 30-minute guid- over a 30-foot waterfall, forcing its convinced the 86-year-old Wright to ed tour. occupants to walk out to its con- design a house on an 89-acre tract of Everyone we spoke to during our crete terraces to see it and the glo- farmland. Wright never saw the home trip highly recommended a visit to rious natural landscape. In 1963, completed. the Laurel Highlands in October and Edgar Kaufmann, Jr. entrusted the Unlike Fallingwater, Kentuck early November, when the hillsides home and surrounding 469 acres to Knob is modest in size and served become a palette of red, orange and the Western Pennsylvania Conser- as the Hagen residence for 30 years. gold leaves. vancy. Fallingwater is open daily The uniqueness of the single-floor March-December; a guided tour is home is the hexagonal grid incorpo- Photos by Beth Ervin Leventhal included with admission. rated into all of its rooms. In 1986 Aaron is a frequent contributor to Only minutes away is Kentuck the Hagens sold their home to En- The Catholic Times travel pages. If Knob, spectacularly perched on a glish property developer and art col- you’re interested in joining a small bluff high above the Youghiogheny lector Peter Palumbo, who eventual- group tour to the Laurel Highlands in Lead tour guide Tim Fischer points out River Gorge and wedged tightly into ly opened it to the public. Kentuck spring 2020, send an email to leven- Kentuck Knob’s unique design to travel the brow of the hillside. In 1954, Ha- Knob is open March-December; ad- [email protected]. writer Aaron Leventhal.

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Trip continues to Philadelphia and Farewell to the relaxed pace and nat- on visiting three museums in Lower The Tenement Museum ural beauty of the Laurel Highlands. On Manhattan and Midtown. (tenement.org), on the Lower to the adrenaline rush in the fast-paced 9/11 Memorial & Museum (911me- East Side, was of great person- centers of Philly and the Big Apple, as morial.com), at the World Trade Cen- al interest since my grandpa, we extended our trip a few days to focus ter, was an emotional and heart-break- Louis Leventhal, escaped the on a favorite pastime—exploring great ing experience we never will forget. Czar’s army in 1907 and fled museums. Though the terrorist attack took place from Belarus to live and work A pleasant five-hour drive took us to in 2001, continuous debate and con- in the tenements. Visitors can Club Quarters Hotel Philadelphia struction challenges delayed its opening choose one of five guided (clubquartershotels.com), conveniently until May 2014. Today it is one of the tours through a tenement that located in Center City (downtown). We most visited and important museums housed more than 10,000 im- enjoyed delicious pasta with clams at in the country. A one-hour guided tour migrants from 25 countries the adjacent Davio’s Southern Italian eloquently conveys the enormity of the between 1863 and 1935. Steakhouse. hideous act, the colossal devastation On our tour, as we moved In the morning we toured The Barnes and its significance for future gener- from room to room our guide Foundation (barnesfoundation.org), a ations. Avoid long lines by making an employed actual case studies renowned museum founded by Ameri- advance reservation that combines ad- to bring to life the difficulties can pharmaceutical tycoon and art col- missions and the tour. faced by two families—one lector Dr. Albert C. Barnes. He amassed Our guide was well-informed and Jewish and the other Sicilian more than 3,000 early 20th century Im- conveyed a sense of the incomprehen- Catholic—who lived in small pressionist and Early Modern master- sible devastation that took the lives of walk-up apartments devoid pieces by artists such as Cezanne, Van 2,977 innocent victims from 90 coun- of plumbing and electricity. The High Line is a 1.5 mile public promenade on a dor- Gogh, Picasso and Modigliani. Barnes’ tries and 441 police officers and fire- Recently, a second tenement mant elevated railroad track. revolutionary approach was to exhibit fighters at Ground Zero. As our small was added to focus on new immigrants both offer excellent food and views of his paintings with a mix of ancient, Me- group moved deep underground and who arrived from the 1940s to 1980s. the surrounding cityscape. dieval and non-Western metal works, around the museum, he pointed out a The museum is open daily for hour-long The High Line (thehighline.org), ad- furniture and sculpture from various crushed city firetruck, mangled steel tours only; neighborhood tours and culi- jacent to the Whitney, is a public park cultures and time periods to demon- girders and the slurry wall that held up nary experiences also are offered. created in 1996 on an elevated, dormant strate the universal impulse to create. nearly a million tons of falling debris A short walk took us to the legend- railroad track that hovers 30 feet above We dined at two local favorites—Silk and prevented the Hudson River from ary Katz’s Delicatessen, established its Chelsea neighborhood. The 1 1/2- City Diner, Lounge & Garden (and flooding southern Manhattan and Jersey in 1888 and considered by many to be mile promenade—artfully landscaped Suraya, serving Middle Eastern spe- City. The ultimate message of the mu- the world’s greatest deli. Classic fare with wild grasses, flowers, plants and cialties in the newly gentrified Fishtown seum is expressed in the words of Vir- includes matzoh ball soup; lox and trees—is a welcome oasis from the neighborhood, gil written in large letters on a museum bagels; gigantic, hand-crafted corned city’s hustle and bustle and an amazing Luckily a friend invited us to spend a wall. “No day shall erase you from the beef, pastrami and brisket sandwich- testimony for urban renewal at its best. few nights at his Jersey City townhouse memory of time.” Outside at the land- es; and, of course, New York cheese- It’s a perfect setting to relax and re-ener- with a fabulous view of the Statue of scaped Memorial Plaza designed by cake, all served up with panache and gize before taking in more sights, dining Liberty and Manhattan skyline. Conve- Israeli architect Michael Arad are doz- an attitude. and entertainment. nient transportation to Manhattan on the ens of diverse food vendors in colorful Further Uptown is The Whitney If time and budget had allowed, we ferry or PATH train makes hotels on the small tents serving up ethnic specialties. Museum of American Art, found- would have added an extra day to travel harbor in Jersey City attractive options Nearby are other outstanding restau- ed by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney in Uptown to visit three landmarks along for more reasonable rates and parking. rants for every budget in Little Italy 1930 and recognized as the country’s sophisticated Fifth Avenue: St. Pat- For the next two days, we set our sights and Chinatown. foremost showcase for 20th and 21st rick’s Cathedral, a Roman Catholic century American art. The museum Church built in 1878 and considered to recently moved from its original be New York’s finest Gothic Revival Upper East Side location to the hip structure; Metropolitan Museum of downtown Meatpacking District. Art, noted for its incredible size and the In addition to exhibiting works in largest collection of artistic masterpiec- its permanent collection of legend- es in the Western hemisphere; and the ary artists such as Georgia O’Keefe, Jewish Museum, housed in a mansion Jasper Johns and Alexander Calder formerly owned by financier Felix War- on several floors, the remaining burg with one of the world’s greatest galleries have been constructed collections of Jewish fine art and histor- with moveable walls to accommo- ic Judaica. Russ and Daughters is an date constant change. The Whitney excellent restaurant on the premises. Of takes pride in reshaping how a mu- course, we also would find time to win- seum should serve the public. It is dow shop at some of the most luxurious open daily with free afternoon tours retailers in the world, including Tiffany, and until 10 p.m. on Friday and Sat- Cartier and Bergdorf Goodman. The 9/11 Museumis a must see. urday. The Studio cafe and Untitled Happy Travels! Diocese of Columbus An evening of prayer, friendship, learning, and discerning about vocations for women. Marian Dinner

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