January 19, 2020 • SECOND SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME • Volume 69:15
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CatholicThe TIMES The Diocese of Columbus’ News Source January 19, 2020 • SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME • Volume 69:15 Inside this issue Thrift store opens: The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store opened Monday, Jan. 13 on the east side of Columbus, Page 3 Invitation to return: Deacon Carl Calcara of Sunbury St. John Neumann Church leads a parish ministry that reaches out to inactive members encouraging them to come back to Mass, Page 8 Help to those in need: This weekend’s collection for the Propagation of the Faith supports the important work of spreading the Gospel throughout the world, Page 19 FISHER CAtholic’s irish4liFE CLUB GOES ALL IN TO DEFEND LIFE Pages 9-13 Catholic Times 2 January 19, 2020 Dr. Raymond Sheridan selected as Catholic Man of the Year Dr. Raymond Sheridan of Grove brush, toothpaste and floss. 10 years desire.” City Our Lady of Perpetual Help Each year, he spends a week in the with var- Sheridan is a member of the Knights Church has been selected as the Cath- Dominican Republic performing den- ious par- of Columbus, helps during parish fish olic Men’s Luncheon Club’s 2020 di- tal work for poor people. “His focus ish men’s fries and regularly makes pilgrimag- ocesan Catholic Man of the Year. is to serve as many people as possi- ministries es to sites such as Medjugorje and the Bishop Robert Brennan will present ble, as he works long hours during the that meet Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in the award at the club’s meeting after week,” Wagner wrote. “During that early Carey. He is an enthusiastic defender the 11:45 a.m. Mass on Friday, Feb. 7 time, as he is offering free services, Saturday of the faith in conversations with oth- at Columbus St. Patrick Church, 280 his practice back home takes a finan- morn- ers who have questions about it. N. Grant Ave. A $10 donation is re- cial loss.” ings. His His evangelization efforts include quested to cover the cost of the lun- Sheridan also is among several Our work paying for everyone in his dental cheon. Lady of Perpetual Help parishioners with practice, regardless of religious belief, In a nomination form for Sheridan, involved in Asia’s Hope, a Colum- those to attend a talk by Catholic author and Our Lady of Perpetual Help parishio- bus-based organization that provides Dr. Raymond Sheridan groups speaker Chris Stefanick. ner Sandy Wagner described Sheridan family-style residential care for or- led to the Sheridan, 63, is a graduate of Ohio as “a very selfless person who gives phaned children at high risk of sexual founding State University’s dental school. He abundantly of his time, talent and and economic exploitation in Cambo- of a ministry known as Mary’s Hands, and his wife, Debbie, have a son, treasure. He doesn’t wait until he sees dia, Thailand and India. through which he and other men of Cory, attending the same school. an opportunity to help another; he The group has adopted a Cambodi- the parish deliver sandwiches and oth- He was chosen for the award by goes out looking for opportunities to an orphanage and visits it each year, er items on Saturdays and Sundays to a selection committee consisting of help others.” bringing gifts and building relations homeless people leaving a shelter and members of the Catholic Laymen’s Sheridan is a dentist who uses his with the children. talk to them about ways they can be of Retreat League, the Catholic Men’s profession to benefit people in the Those gifts have included bicycles assistance. Ministry, the Serra Club, the Knights Grove City area and in other nations. and mattresses for orphanage resi- “Since some of the families are of Columbus and the luncheon club. At his office, he has voluntarily pro- dents and a van to provide them with Muslim, Ray makes sure that he has The club established the honor in vided dental care to people in need. transportation. Sheridan also orga- sandwiches free from pork,” parish- 1957, awarding it to John Igoe of Co- He also visits elementary schools nized an outreach mission to a near- ioner Larry Murnane’s nomination lumbus St. Agatha Church, and has which have many low-income stu- by village, providing 200 bags of rice letter noted. “I believe this shows that presented it every year since then. dents to teach dental hygiene and to from his own funds. Ray isn’t doing what’s convenient for The 2019 recipient was Frank Hartge provide packets containing a tooth- Sheridan has been active for the past him. He is doing what those in need of Columbus St. Patrick Church. Local news and events Diocesan Respect Life events set for Jan. 22 at Cathedral, Statehouse The annual diocesan Respect Life to allow extra time for Statehouse se- Life novena from Tuesday, Jan. 21 to and have him say prayers of healing Mass will be celebrated by Bishop curity measures. Stickers, signs and Wednesday, Jan. 29. for what they seek. The sacrament Robert Brennan in Columbus St. Jo- weapons are not permitted inside the of Anointing of the Sick also will be seph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., at statehouse. Bishop Brennan to celebrate available. The service will close with 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, the For more about the Mass, con- Healing Mass on Jan. 20 Benediction of the Blessed Sacra- 47th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme tact the diocesan Office for Social Bishop Robert Brennan will cele- ment. Court’s Roe v. Wade decision legal- Concerns at (614) 241-2540 or soc- brate the bimonthly Mass of healing All persons who seek Christ’s heal- izing abortion. The Catholic Church [email protected]. Ad- and healing service at 6:30 p.m. Mon- ing are invited, especially those who across the United States marks this ditional information about the Roe day, Jan. 20 in Columbus St. Joseph suffer with physical illness and in- day as a day of prayer for the legal event is available at www.gcrtl.org/ Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St. firmities, in addition to those seek- protection of unborn children. roe.html. The healing service will follow the ing emotional and spiritual healing. After Mass, Greater Columbus The annual national March for Life Mass and include Exposition of the All caregivers, family members, and Right to Life will conduct its annual in Washington will take place on Fri- Blessed Sacrament, veneration of rel- members of the medical community Roe remembrance program at noon day, Jan. 24. In addition, Catholics ics of the True Cross of Christ, and also are invited. in the atrium of the Ohio Statehouse. across the nation will join the bishops an opportunity for everyone present Those attending this event are asked of the United States in a 9 Days for to speak individually with a priest See LOCAL NEWS, Page 15 Front Page photo: Bishop Robert J. Brennan: President & Publisher DEFENDING LIFE Doug Bean: Editor ([email protected]) Students from Lancaster Tim Puet: Reporter ([email protected]) Fisher Catholic High School’s K. Colston-Woodruff: Graphic Designer ([email protected]) Irish4Life group pose for a Copyright © 2020. All rights reserved. picture at the 2019 March Catholic Times (USPS 967-000) (ISSN 745-6050) is the official Mailing Address: 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH 43215 for Life in Washington, D.C. newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus, Ohio. It is Editorial/Advertising: (614) 224-5195 FAX (614) 241-2518 The school will send more published weekly 45 times per year with exception of every other than half of its student body week in June, July and August and the week following Christmas. Subscriptions: (614) 224-6530 FAX (614) 241-2573 again this year to the March. Subscription rate: $25 per year, or call and make arrangements ([email protected]) (Photo/Irish4Life) with your parish. Postage Paid at Columbus OH 43218. Postmaster: Send address changes to Catholic Times, 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH 43215. Please allow two to four weeks for change of address. January 19, 2020 Catholic Times 3 St. Vincent de Paul thrift store opens on east side of Columbus Bishop Robert Brennan blesses a crucifix that will hang in the new thrift store operated by the diocesan council of the St. Vincent de Paul Society on Columbus’ east side. The crucifix is being held by Warren Wright, the council’s president, with Father Charles Klinger, its spiritual adviser, saying the prayer of blessing at an opening ceremony on Monday, Jan. 13. The store, at a former TJ Maxx location in the Carnaby Center at 5969 E. Main St., has about 16,500 square feet of space filled with donated furniture, jewelry, new and used clothing, toys, household goods, books and other items. It is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Saturday. Planning for the store began in September 2018. Wright and store coordinators Bob and Deb Zabloudil said 21 truckloads of items were donated to get the store started. About half of those items are on display at the store. The rest are in storage and will become available as the displayed items are sold. Photo by Jerry Freewalt, diocesan Office of Social Concerns Ohio’s First Lady visits JPII Preschool The St. John Paul II Early Child- hood Education Center in Columbus celebrated its first anniversary with a visit by Ohio’s First Lady, Fran DeW- ine, on Tuesday, Jan. 7. She read the first book featured in the Ohio Gov- ernor’s Imagination Library program, The Little Engine That Could, to the center’s more than 20 students.