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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

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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. This program, similar to the reading initiative sponsored by Dolly Parton Experience “Cardinal Madness” on Jan. 20 in Tennessee, helps promote literacy Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine visits children in young children and a love for learn- at the St. John Paul II Preschool and Early St. Charles Preparatory School invites all young men in the fifth-eighth ing through reading at home. It is be- grades to join us for a Night of Cardinal Madness on Monday, Jan. 20. ing offered in 54 of Ohio’s 88 counties Education Center. Photo by Jack Kustron, Meet new friends and future classmates as the evening begins at 6 and has a $5 million budget. Promo- Ohio Development Services Agency p.m. in our Campus Theater’s Cavello Center. Enjoy wings, sliders and tion of literacy is close to DeWine’s refreshments before attending the St. Charles varsity basketball team’s heart, since she and her husband, Gov. children loved the story time with home game at 7 p.m. Parents, who are also welcome to join us, may Mike DeWine, are the parents of eight her, but I could not help to notice the wish to tour the school, meet other families and learn more about the St. children and grandparents of 24. special attention she gave each one of Charles experience. There is no cost for the young men or their parents, After reading the story, the First them, and this brought so much joy to but we ask that those all those attending register their attendance by Lady toured the center and spent time the parents and visitors. It was an un- e-mail at [email protected]. with the children. Each child made forgettable first anniversary.” her a card filled with stickers, draw- The center is at 957 E. Broad St., St. Charles Academic Scholarship Test for Eighth-Grade Boys ings and warm wishes. just east of downtown, and is open to “What a treat it was to have Mrs. all children ages 3 to 5. Its primary St. Charles Preparatory School will offer its annual Academic Scholarship DeWine help us celebrate the school’s educators are religious sisters from Test to prospective students at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 in the first anniversary,” said Jessica Poland who belong to the order of the Robert C. Walter Student Commons on the school’s campus (2010 E. Schmitt, the parent of two St. John Little Servant Sisters of the Immacu- Broad St.). The exam is open to any eighth-grade boy regardless of his Paul II students. “My sons loved the late Conception. current high school enrollment status. Test results determine which stu- story, and especially the thoughtful “We specialize in preschools, since dents will receive merit-based academic awards from the school for the attention she gave the children as she our founder believes this is where 2020-2021 school year. For this 2019-2020 school year alone, St. Charles patiently listened to everything they faith is established, where faith is has offered more than $400,000 in academic scholarships and grants to its shared with her. We will remember enhanced. We have witnessed over students. St. Charles is an Ed Choice participating school and is committed this day for a long time.” the years that when you pass faith to to providing financial aid to qualified families. Anyone interested in sitting “It was a day filled with many bless- young children with excellent aca- for the St. Charles scholarship test may register by calling the school office ings, especially having the First Lady demics in a loving and faith-filled en- at (614) 252-6714 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday or online visit,” said Sister Bozena Tyborows- vironment, a great childhood is a gift at www.stcharlesprep.org/8th-grade-scholarship-test. ka, LSIC, director of the center. “The of a lifetime,” Sister Bozena said. Catholic Times 4 January 19, 2020 We need to recover a sense of the sacredness of life The beginning of the year always puts me in a Now where does ecological conversion fit in. reflective mood, carrying lessons learned from the Pope Francis helps clarify: “The ecological conver- experience of the past through a hope-filled present faith in action sion for which we are appealing will lead us to a and allowing God to transform them into a brighter Mark Huddy new way of looking at life, as we consider the gen- future. With all the evidence in, there seems to be an erosity of the Creator, who has given us the earth imbalance in the force. to share it in joy and moderation. This conversion 2019 had something to tell about the dark side, must be understood in an integral way, as a transfor- and not just in the Rise of Skywalker movie. A data- Mark Huddy is the Episcopal Mod- mation of how we relate to our sisters and brothers, base compiled by the Associated Press, USA Today erator for Catholic Charities and to other living beings, to creation in all its rich vari- and Northeastern University shows that there were the Office for Social Concerns in ety, and to the Creator who is the origin and source more mass killings in the United States in 2019 the Diocese of Columbus. of all life. For Christians, it requires that ‘the effects than in any other year since such statistics have of their encounter with Jesus Christ become evident been compiled. We remember El Paso, Odessa, and January 1, 2020, the feast of Mary Mother of in their relationship with the world around them.’” Dayton, as well as the recent stabbing at a rabbi’s God, was the 52nd observance of the World Day So, perhaps amidst the New Year’s resolutions home Hanukkah celebration in Monsey, New York. of Peace, established by St. Paul VI in 1967. In this about exercise and dieting, we would resolve this On the world stage, religiously motivated violence year’s papal message, Pope Francis looked at peace year to be intentional peacemakers. We could flex killed more than 320 people in the Easter Sun- as a journey of hope, dialogue, reconciliation and our spiritual muscles by listening to and dialoguing day bombings in Sri Lanka, which involved three ecological conversion. He tells us that “Peace will with those we disagree with on religion, politics or churches and five hotels. Shootings at two mosques not be obtained unless it is hoped for.” Listening, immigration policy. We could take seriously Pope in Christchurch, New Zealand left 49 dead. In dialogue and reconciliation are the tools we must Francis’ last injunction in his message: “For the fol- Denmark and Sweden, neo-Nazi groups coordinat- use to counteract the fear and mistrust that are the lowers of Christ, this journey is likewise sustained ed acts of vandalism on Nov. 10, placing yellow enemies of peace. The Holy Father says, “The by the sacrament of Reconciliation. … This sacra- stars inscribed with the German word Jude (Jew) world does not need empty words but convinced ment of the Church, which renews individuals and on Jewish gravestones, homes and businesses, the witnesses, peacemakers who are open to a dialogue communities, bids us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, Times of Israel reported. In Nigeria on Christmas that rejects exclusion or manipulation … convinced who reconciled ‘all things, whether on Earth or in Eve, seven Christians were killed by Boko Haram. dialogue between men and women who seek the heaven, by making peace through the blood of his Two days later, the Islamic State West Africa Prov- truth beyond ideologies and differing opinions. The cross.’ It requires us to set aside every act of vio- ince released a video that showed the beheading of path of reconciliation is a summons to discover in lence in thought, word and deed, whether against 10 Christians and the shooting of one Muslim in the depths of our heart the power of forgiveness and our neighbors or against God’s creation. The grace response to a U.S. raid that killed ISIS leaders in the capacity to acknowledge one another as broth- of God our Father is bestowed as unconditional October. The lesson in the past year is this – we ers and sisters. When we learn to live in forgive- love. Having received forgiveness in Christ, we can need to recover a sense of the sacredness of life and ness, we grow in our capacity to become men and set out to offer that peace (and that love) to men and the dignity of the human person. women of peace.” women of our time.” Saints make great role models; what about parents? By MaryBeth Eberhard laugh quietly, so as to not wake dad- and why it is important. We would child rejects a youthful tradition. We dy, when trying to find a saint for Q share a story of a saint who demon- trust that seeds have been planted. She walks into my room, a blanket or X. The next morning, without fail, strated the needed virtue. We use We read the books, teach the prayers, trailing behind her, almost 12 years the kids have looked it up and found a this strategy with our oldest children listen to the podcasts and bring Jesus old. She leans in for a hug and her hair new friend. during late-night discussions about to our neighbor because it matters. smells of a fresh bath. So we pray the Alphabet Litany life choices and joyful and challeng- These mustard seeds are images that, “Mommy, I can’t sleep.” and then I walk this sweet soul to ing moments. we hope, will ingrain in our children I listen as she tells me she has been bed. Whether I could remember each I’m often tired. It takes energy to run a sense of belonging, family, service up for hours. Giving her a hug, I shoo saint’s story or just the name, I believe this family. Lately, though, I’ve been and faith. her off to bed with words about trying that my children see my desire to turn running it on God’s grace. On the days Post note: Ironically, my husband again, my dear. But the Lord whis- to our friends in heaven and seek their I stay in constant communication with did bedtime recently so I could finish pers in my heart, “This is a moment prayers. the Lord, I am more patient. I seek His my writing. In that time, I had one son you must use.” Traditions. Culture. Beauty. These will in those moments. Sometimes I come to my room for a deep conversa- Quietly I call her back, open my elements draw me back to the Cath- close my eyes and pray out loud. I’ve tion about youth groups. Another son blankets, and we whisper together. I olic Church frequently. The Eucharist given up seeming crazy and am call- came in to tell me that dad was read- listen and then I teach: is a source of strength for me, and I ing on Jesus through it all. My chil- ing a comic book to his brother and “Have you tried a litany?” have been working to bring that el- dren see this. now he never would get to hear his “What’s a litany again?” she asks. ement back into our family life. But Deacon James Keating once said chapter. (I told him to have faith and I remind her of the wedding we went as a parent who wants to keep the saints are the crazy ones whom you ask for what he needed. If his father to where the bride walked down the faith alive, the depth of the Church see talking to themselves in the gro- couldn’t give that to him, I would.) A aisle to the Litany of the Saints, and is important to share. Moments like cery store. While I am not a saint, I daughter came to give me hugs, and the whole church was praying for doing schoolwork, finishing chores, am striving because I want to be holy my oldest sat on my bed to “see what their intercession for this couple. The completing a job that you signed up and I desire to be like Jesus. I am also the plans were for tomorrow.” Alphabet Litany, as I call it, is one I for are opportunities to teach virtues. striving because my vocation as a Thank you, Lord, for these opportu- pray with my kids when they can’t Perseverance and self-discipline are mother and wife is to lead by exam- nities to turn their hearts to your pres- sleep. We name a saint for each let- just two. ple. What my children see they will ence in their lives. ter of the alphabet. We stop wherever When my little ones lost patience, one day imitate. So I’m leading by MaryBeth Eberhard writes about the spirit leads us to recount the life we would sit them on the stairs until example. marriage, life experiences of a large of a particular saint, a reminder of our they regained self-control. We talked We persevere as parents even when family and special needs. She attends friends in heaven praying for us. We about self-control, what it feels like our hearts are hurting when an older Sunbury St. John Neumann Church. January 19, 2020 Catholic Times 5 We need time with Our Lord to replenish and renew us Have you ever felt as though you have just no more remain Christ-centered and not self-centered. to give? Suddenly you find yourself uninspired, un- stewardship, living There are times when we are called to step back, motivated and flat-out too tired to do anything. The let go, be still or just allow a deep exhale. But are activities, goals and challenges that seemed to call our faith we called to do nothing? Sometimes, yes, and most you in a special way now seem too heavy and bur- Andrea Pannell times, we are being encouraged to be attentive and densome to carry a step farther. prayerful and listen. Lynn took the next month and As leaders in parish stewardship, you not only come Andrea Pannell is episcopal mod- decided not to try so hard. She picked up her laptop to know the joy in helping others find their gifts, but erator for the diocesan Office of and tapped away. This time, she did not try to write you also find meaning and purpose in living in your Development and Planning. for the bulletin. She wrote a passionate letter to God, own strengths and using your own gifts to give glory thanking him for being with her through her hardship to God and to help build up the body of Christ. Yet this month in particular, she felt she had nothing to and believing in his love and desire for goodness for there are times we can find ourselves struggling to do say. Her mentor looked at her and said, “Oh, that is her. A few days later, she went back to her laptop, what came so easily before. I have found these to be just writers’ block. This, too, shall pass.” This gave read through her letter to God, then wrote her next the times when I must pause from all my doings and Lynn no comfort. piece for the bulletin. goings and step back, breathe deeply and seek the What she once saw as being a gift from God felt We must remember that we cannot give away or One who gifted me. more like a burden weighing heavily on her life. share what we do not own for ourselves. We, too, A young woman approached her mentor and said, She began figuratively beating herself up and telling must make room for time with Our Lord to replenish “I think I have lost my ability to write.” Even though herself that she was just not trying hard enough and and renew us. We must take the time to rest in the she gave a small chuckle after her statement, her might need to discontinue contributing to the bulletin Lord, never forgetting that as Christian stewards, we mentor could tell that she was upset. Lynn had been altogether. use our gifts for God’s purpose. writing a few paragraphs focusing on the concerns We must remember that our stewardship is never The next time you feel stuck or are experiencing and interest of the young adults in the church for the reducible to a task in and of itself, no matter how a block of some sort, look to the One who created parish’s weekly bulletin. It had become a popular gifted or confident we may feel doing it. Our con- and gave you your talent and called you to the task. addition to the bulletin among the parishioners and fidence is not in the gift; in faith, we trust and gain God is the origin of life and source of all things. We everyone, young and old, looked forward to reading confidence in the One who gave us the gift. Jesus are grateful for the talents and abilities we have been her stories on the third Sunday of every month. Christ is God’s greatest gift to each of us. Our stew- given and are eager to use them to show our love for She explained that she had been struggling to find ardship, which motivates and encourages our gener- God and for one another. Therefore, we look to Jesus the words to share for the past few months, but that osity and the sharing of our time and talents, must to lead us and guide us in all aspects of our life. Finding hope in God’s transforming love People long for hope, for peace, for cooperation. while.” While some are bent on stirring up distrust and “That’s OK,” I replied. “I’m not in a hurry.” spreading fear based on dividing the world into grace in the moment She smiled. “Well, how could you not be kind “us” and “them,” most of humankind is looking for Mary Van Balen after watching that movie?” I nodded. “Fred Rog- a better way in 2020. ers is the closest person to Jesus Christ I’ve ever Many people I talked with during the holidays Visit Mary van Balen’s blog at seen,” she said. desire an end to such divisiveness. Some Christ- http://www.maryvanbalen.com/ Her comments mingled with the words of St. mas cards I received included handwritten notes the-scallop. John: How could you not be kind after seeing that expressing that hope. How do we get there in the movie? Watching someone truly seeing, accepting, midst of issues facing us today? I don’t know. loving … it changes us. If seeing a movie could Looking at the big picture, I’m often at a loss. make folks a bit kinder, what happens when one I turned to the Scriptures, reading through the Not a response to something you did, such a look “sees” God as God truly is? Lectionary’s January passages. One line from the simply celebrates the reality of you. When expe- And wasn’t watching the story of Fred Rogers first letter of St. John made me stop, not because rienced, you know its power to help you become caring about others also seeing a bit of God – God it inspired, but because I didn’t understand what it your best self. who lives and works in and through us? Isn’t was saying: “Beloved, we are God’s children now; I carried the scripture’s words around for another that what we’ve been celebrating this Christmas what we shall be has not yet been revealed. We day and in the afternoon saw It’s a Beautiful Day season: the ongoing incarnation and our call to par- do know that when it is revealed, we shall be like in the Neighborhood, starring Tom Hanks as Fred ticipate in it? God, for we shall see God as God is.” Rogers. I was hesitant about an actor playing the We become more like God the more we see God, How can we become like God just by seeing the iconic figure, but the story drew me in. I wasn’t the more God’s love moves through us. That’s Holy One? I pulled commentaries off the shelf. disappointed. where hope rests: in God’s transforming love. Not much help. No spoilers here. I’ll just say there was a lot in The first letter of St. John is full of reminders So I sat with it. I didn’t try to figure them out, that movie about the power of being in the pres- that we are called to love, that we cannot hate just let the words sink in. That night, I wrote in my ence of love. others and love God at the same time, that it isn’t journal: As the packed theater slowly emptied, I walked enough to believe in the Christ. Our actions must Slowly, God’s gaze draws forth in our souls the down the steps, stopping as a woman in front of mirror those of Jesus. reflection of God that we are. Resting in that Pres- me helped a much older one navigate her descent. However we participate with it, however we ence, we become aware of the Holy One looking at The middle-aged woman guided her friend to a speak truth to power, however we look at others us with love and recognition of God’s heart within walker that was sitting behind a row of seats at with love and acceptance, we are participating in our own. floor level. the work of healing and salvation. Hope is trusting I thought of loving looks from people in my life. “Go ahead,” she said to me, “This will take a God to make it enough. Catholic Times 6 January 19, 2020 Confession once a year?; Is incense harmful to health? In one of your recent columns, you stated: of the question inclines me to think this issue merits “Strictly speaking, one is obliged to go to the a serious study – perhaps outsourced by the church sacrament of penance only for serious sins – al- Question & Answer to medical authorities. Qthough it is certainly a good idea to confess regular- Father Kenneth Doyle Incense, an aromatic substance made from the ly even for lesser sins and imperfections.” resin of certain trees, has been used in religious The Catechism of the Catholic Church says, Catholic News Service rites as far back as the 15th century BC in Egypt. Its however (No. 1457), that all Catholics should go Questions may be sent to Father use was common in Jewish worship and was carried to confession at least once a year. If this is actually Kenneth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@ over into Christian practice, where the smoke of the a precept of the church, my understanding is that gmail.com and 30 Columbia Circle incense has been viewed as a symbol of the prayers all of the precepts must be obeyed under penalty of Drive, Albany NY 12203. of worshippers rising to heaven. mortal sin. Can you explain your position on this A U.S. News & World Report article in 2008 made and why it differs from the catechism – or was it just baptism so that … his (Christ’s) life may be seen in note of a study that linked long-term incense expo- an oversight? (Indianapolis) us ever more clearly.” sure to an increased risk of respiratory cancer, and I uncovered one reference to an Environmental Pro- I stand by my recent answer, and it is consistent Since it is now known that incense is medi- tection Agency concern about the nexus between with Catholic teaching. The section to which cally harmful – causing asthma, contact der- incense smoke and lung inflammation. Ayou refer (No. 1457) in the Catechism of the matitis and lung cancer – why does the church But I would think more research needs to be done Catholic Church, referencing the church’s Code of Qcontinue to use it? I am severely asthmatic and a for a link between the occasional use of church in- Canon Law, actually says this: “After having at- fairly large number of our elderly parishioners are cense and medical problems to be established de- tained the age of discretion, each of the faithful is oxygen-dependent. Our pastor will not make con- finitively. I do remember a 2014 Catholic News bound by an obligation faithfully to confess serious cessions, which means that a number of us have no Service story in which the Allentown Diocese in sins at least once a year.” way of attending Mass. (Oregon) Pennsylvania suggested the use of a certain hypoal- Again, though, I make a plea for much more fre- lergenic incense to prevent worshippers from devel- quent confession, even for venial sins. The intro- At least once a year, someone submits a ques- oping headaches or breathing problems. duction to the church’s rite of penance states, “Fre- tion to this column about the potential for All of which leads me to recommend that a pastor quent and careful celebration of this sacrament is health hazards caused by the use of incense in be especially solicitous to parishioners’ concerns: also very useful as a remedy for venial sins. This churchA – or at least raises the complaint that it is Incense is not mandated by the church at any par- is not a mere ritual repetition or psychological ex- bothersome to the writer personally. The frequency ticular Mass, and why make it harder for people to ercise, but a serious striving to perfect the grace of come to church? The Two Popes: baloney, brilliantly acted I first met Pope Emeritus Benedict in June 1988. that he should leave matters to the Holy Spirit, During the next three decades, I’ve enjoyed many and Ratzinger – who had tried to retire three times lengthy conversations and interviews with him, the catholic difference under John Paul II and who wanted nothing more including a bracing discussion covering many top- George Weigel than to return to Bavaria and pick up the threads ics last Oct. 19. I first met Pope Francis in Buenos of his scholarly life – acceded to their wishes and Aires in May 1982 and have been in three private George Weigel is the Distinguished to what he believed was God’s will. There was audiences with him since his election as successor Senior Fellow at the Ethics and no ambition in this. On the contrary, there was of Peter. Before, during and after the conclaves of Public Policy Center in Washing- a touching display of self-knowledge, spiritual 2005 and 2013, I was deeply engaged in Rome, ton, D.C. detachment and churchmanship. where my work included extensive discussions As for 2013, The Two Popes suggests that a with cardinal-electors before each conclave and “reformist” current, frustrated at the conclave of after the white smoke went up. On both occasions, of his ego and jumps off!” 2005, persuaded the cardinal-electors of 2013 that I correctly predicted to my NBC colleagues the In the main, however, scriptwriter and director the Church needed a decisive shift from the magis- man who would be elected and, in 2013, the day trade in stick-figures, however fetching the por- terium of John Paul II and Benedict XVI to catch up the election would occur. trayal of those cartoons by two actors of genius. with “the world.” That, too, is rubbish. There was Thus credentialed, I take up the movie critic’s Alas, one-dimensional portrayals of popes have no such consensus among the cardinal-electors in mantle and say without hesitation that, as history, been the journalistic and pop-cultural standard ever 2013. There was, however, broad agreement that the the Netflix filmThe Two Popes is baloney on ste- since the pseudonymous “Xavier Rynne,” writing New Evangelization was being seriously impeded roids. It’s brilliantly acted, sometimes amusing and in The New Yorker, created the liberal/conservative by financial and other corruptions in the Vatican, occasionally moving. But despite its claim to be template for everything Catholic during the Second which had to be vigorously addressed in a new “based on actual events,” The Two Popes no more Vatican Council. pontificate. And the proponents of Cardinal Bergo- reflects the history through which I lived and men Thus it’s even more to the credit of Hopkins and glio’s candidacy presented him in precisely those I’ve personally known than does Star Wars: The Pryce that they bring a cartoon Benedict XVI and terms – as a tough-minded, no-nonsense reformer Rise of Skywalker. a cartoon Francis to vibrant life in The Two Popes. who would quickly and decisively clean house. That The script offers several coruscating moments, What ought not go unremarked, however, are the presentation, reinforced by the Argentine prelate’s perhaps more revealing of the two key person- film’s grave misrepresentations of the dynamics at Christocentric and evangelically oriented interven- alities than screenwriter Anthony McCarten or work in the conclaves of 2005 and 2013. tion in the general congregation of cardinals before director Fernando Meirelles realize. Thus Anthony The script suggests that Joseph Ratzinger wanted the conclave’s voting began, was the key to Pope Hopkins nicely captures Joseph Ratzinger’s dry to be pope in 2005 and maneuvered before and Francis’ election. The notion that Francis was elect- sense of humor when the cinematic Benedict XVI during the conclave to achieve his ambition. That ed to upend the magisterium of John Paul II and remarks to Jonathan Pryce as Cardinal Bergoglio, is rubbish. As I thought I had demonstrated in Benedict XVI is sheer invention, at least to those “It’s a German joke; it’s not supposed to be funny.” God’s Choice, my book on the papal transition of who knew what was actually afoot in 2013. And then there’s Pryce/Bergoglio’s smiling riposte 2005, Cardinal Ratzinger actively resisted the ef- Is there motive here in advancing this fake-news to a grumpy Benedict, who accuses the archbishop forts of his many admirers to promote his candida- account of Conclave 2013? Some undoubtedly will of Buenos Aires of egotism: “Do you know how an cy during the interregnum, saying, “I am not a man find one. I’m content to clarify the historical record. Argentinian commits suicide? He climbs to the top of governo (governance).” His friends responded January 19, 2020 Catholic Times 7 Holy Rosary-St. John to commemorate MLK Day Father Charles Smith, SVD, will be the featured their knowledge, culture, faith and skills with other speaker at the annual Martin Luther King Day cele- youth. bration of Columbus Holy Rosary-St. John Church, Father Smith works full time as a chaplain at the 660 S. Ohio Ave., from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Veterans Administration Medical Center in India- Jan. 20. napolis and is Midwest district superior for the So- Father Smith and his twin brother, Father Chester ciety of the Divine Word missionaries. Smith, SVD, are co-directors of the Bowman Fran- Holy Rosary-St. John has been honoring Martin cis Ministry, which provides religious education Luther King Day every year since the holiday was Maria Cecelia Villa and evangelization to the African American Cath- established in 1986, making its celebration the old- olic community. Some of its programs include rites est such event in Columbus. Vernon Hairston will Congratulations on your retirement and thank you for of passage, revivals, workshops, school rallies, lec- direct the parish gospel choir, and artists from the 17 years of dedicated service at the Sts. Peter and Paul tures, counseling, and specialized ministries of jail community will be display their work. Retreat Center in the Diocese of Columbus. You were a and hospital chaplaincy. For additional information, send an email to hrsje- tireless worker who did virtually everything at the center. He also is co-founder and director of Ambassa- [email protected] or call (614) 252-5926, extension May God continue to bless you. dors of the Word Ministries, a program that educates 7. African American young people about how to share Music Director Position Available

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Marysville, Ohio is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director of Music. A Bachelor of Music degree and excellent piano and organ skills are required for this fulltime (30-40 hours/week) position. Diocese of Columbus The ideal candidate will have a vision of working with the Pastor to grow and maintain a music program for all Catholic liturgies and musical events including, but not limited to: directing the adult choir, children’s choir, vacation bible school music program, concert and Child Protection Plan seasonal event series. Qualified applicants must be highly organized and detailed, possess a friendly demeanor, and be enthusiastic to work with a vibrant staff of a busy and growing parish. Successful compliance with the mandatory background screening and VIRTUS It is the goal of the Diocese of Columbus to make the Church a “Protecting God’s Children” program must be completed prior to beginning the role of Music place of safety: a place of prayer, ministry and comfort. Everyone Director. Applications will be accepted until Monday, February 3, 2020. To apply, send resume who enters our churches, schools, or facilities must be confident in with references to: this. Not one child or young person should suffer from abuse while at Church. In order to assure the safety of our youth, the Diocese of Fr. Kevin Kavanagh Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Columbus has enacted a complete program of protection. As part 1033 W. 5th Street of this program, the Diocese of Columbus will provide appropriate, Marysville, Ohio 43040 or Email: [email protected] just, and pastoral care for anyone who has suffered the crime of sexual abuse of a minor at the hands of diocesan clergy or church PARISH ADMINISTRATOR employees or volunteers. The Diocese of Columbus will report any St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Lancaster Ohio is seeking a full-time Parish and all allegations of abuse reported to it to the authorities and will Administrator. This is a salaried position. cooperate fully with those authorities. The Administrator will have a close working relationship with the Pastor. This position Help is available: The Diocese of Columbus wants to hear from requires management skills, flexibility, the ability to multi-task and set priorities. The position anyone who has suffered. If you wish to report an allegation of abuse also requires moving about the parish facilities, including the cemetery. or need pastoral and/or clinical care in order to begin or continue Job Requirement / Education / Training / Experience / Responsibilities (not limited to): the process of healing from sexual abuse as a child at the hands of a • Bachelor’s Degree member of the clergy or a church employee or volunteer, simply call • 2 – 5 years Administrative/Financial experience (preferred but not mandatory) the diocesan Victims’ Assistance Coordinator. You can find contact • Supervision of parish staff (Supervisory experience preferred) information at the bottom of this notice. If you wish to receive a • Must be familiar with and competent MS Office (Word, Excel ) • Ability to communicate effectively and project a positive image copy of the diocesan complaint form or any of the diocesan policies • Ability to work well with others and procedures, simply call the number below or visit the diocesan • Attend parish meetings as necessary (including some evenings) • Maintain all information in a highly confidential manner web site at www.colsdioc.org • Schedule and coordinate maintenance for the parish facilities • Oversee the operations of St. Mary Cemetery • Practicing Catholic To contact the diocesan Victim’s Assistance Coordinator, call: Offer of position is contingent upon successful completion of a mandatory background The Rev. Msgr. Stephan J. Moloney screening and the VIRTUS “Protecting God’s Children” program. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. We offer a full complement of benefits, including health, 614.224.2251 • [email protected] dental, vision, life, short & long-term disability, and matching 403(b). Benefits are according to Diocesan policy.

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Catholic Times 8 January 19, 2020 Parish ministry reaches out to inactive members, invites them to return By Tim Puet tion the next day, Mission of the 72’s efforts. “It’s not Catholic Times Reporter I should see if something where the results can be God would talk tracked quickly,” he said. “Some of to me again or the people we’ve contacted have re- St. Luke notes in the 10th chapter give me a sign. sumed regular church attendance. of his Gospel that as Jesus prepared to While praying Others have been spotted at a Mass, leave Galilee for his final journey to the next day or we encounter some people out in Jerusalem, he appointed 72 disciples (Oct. 1), I came the everyday world. to go out in pairs and proclaim to the to the day’s Gos- “The most important thing about people of the places he intended to visit pel, and it was this ministry is that it is a personal ef- that the Kingdom of God was at hand. about the disci- fort making the attempt to call back Deacon Carl Calcara of Sunbury ples being called. the lost sheep one at a time in the St. John Neumann Church is leading “At that point, image of Jesus the Good Shepherd. a ministry dedicated to following that I said, ‘OK, It plants the seed of faith in inactive example, with modern-day disciples Lord, I get what Catholics and gets them to at least ministering in pairs to inactive Cath- you’re trying to think about returning to the Church. olics, learning what has drawn them tell me.’ I went “It probably took some time for away from the Church and encourag- to Father Dave them to leave the Church, and it may ing them to resume active participa- and told him what Deacon Carl Calcara distributes Communion in Philadelphia during take years and the influence of the tion in the faith. happened, and Pope Francis’ 2015 visit to the city. Photo/Deacon Carl Calcara Holy Spirit for some of them to be- Deacon Calcara calls his ministry he told me to go come active Catholics. The important The Mission of the 72 because he feels ahead and start been. Depending on the response, we thing is never giving up on anyone, God led him to the passage from Luke what’s turned into this ministry.” Fa- talk about what’s going on in the parish because Jesus never gives up on us.” about commissioning disciples, which ther Sizemore gave strong support and ask if we could set up a time to meet Deacon Calcara said that once or was the Gospel reading for Thursday, to the ministry until he was trans- with the person or invite him or her to twice a year, he preaches a homily Oct. 1, 2015, the Feast of St. Therese, ferred to Newark St. Francis de Sales call us with any questions. on the parable of the Good Shepherd. the Little Flower. Church in mid-2017, and that support “We get into all kinds of conversa- In connection with that homily last “Coming to that reading was the has continued under Father Paul No- tions. People recognize why you call. fall, he had cards printed on one side end of a remarkable few days,” he ble, his successor as pastor. Some say they want to get back to with the Good Shepherd image and said. “It started the preceding Sun- “Reaching out to bring Catholics church. Others say they have God in on the other with suggestions on how day, Sept. 27. I was in Philadelphia back to the faith needs to be person- their lives and don’t need a formal re- to start a conversation with inactive that day distributing communion to al, with individual disciples engaging ligion. We know a lot of people don’t Catholics and invite them to return to some of the hundreds of thousands of them directly with an opportunity to answer their phone these days because the Church. About 2,000 cards were pilgrims who had gathered along the encounter Christ,” Deacon Calcara they’re tired of robocalls. If someone placed in the pews at St. John Neu- Benjamin Franklin Parkway to watch said. “We have some great ministries doesn’t answer, we leave a message, mann Church, and several hundred big TV screens showing Pope Francis that work to bring a few back, but then try again a few days later. If there’s were picked up. celebrating Mass in front of the Phila- there are so many inactive Catholics still no response, we follow up with an “This was designed to empower the delphia Art Museum. we never will reach all of them unless email to the parishioner, relaying the people in the pews to be disciples,” “That was a remarkable, unforget- we ask them one-on-one to come back same message as the phone calls, if he said. “Every one of us knows peo- table experience which also gave me to the Church.” that person has an email address listed ple who have drifted away from the the chance to assist Father David He cited statistics published in 2018 in our records,” he said. Church, and all of us can reach out to Sizemore, who was pastor here at the by the Center for Applied Research “Whether we receive a response them.” time, with a Mass at the (National) in the Apostolate indicating that 21.1 or not, we mail that person materials Deacon Calcara said he knows of Shrine of St. John Neumann in Phila- percent of people in the United States including a copy of the U.S. bishops’ no other parish in the Diocese of Co- delphia.” The Sunbury parish’s patron who consider themselves to be Cath- pocket-size book of the Gospels, a lumbus conducting this specific type saint served as bishop of Philadelphia olic attend Mass weekly. Figures for current parish bulletin, a magnet with of outreach and is eager to have more from 1852 until his death in 1860. Europe are even lower. parish Mass times and other informa- parishes take part in similar efforts. A “I was still feeling the impact of that Deacon Calcara said that once Father tion, and a pamphlet issued by Our workshop he conducted last fall at his experience two days later when I was Sizemore approved his proposed minis- Sunday Visitor about the Mass. parish about the program was attend- leading Tuesday night Eucharistic try, it took about a year to determine the “The package also includes a blank ed by about 300 people representing Adoration at the parish,” Deacon Cal- number of families who were registered card saying ‘Bless You’ on the outside, 16 parishes in the Columbus area and cara said. “I had just finished Evening as parish members but had no active in- with a handwritten message saying in communities ranging from Ada in Prayer and was sitting in a pew and volvement with the parish and to form a the writer is praying for the person, the northwest to Zoar in the northeast meditating when I felt the presence plan for reaching out to them. and a business card so the person can and Chillicothe in the south. of Our Lord. He said, ‘I want you to During that time, those who were contact me or whoever sent the pack- “I want to spread this ministry as reach out to inactive Catholics, go to invited to serve as missionaries for the age. If there is still no response after far as I can,” he said. “Bishop Bren- their homes in groups of two, pro- program were chosen, in cooperation about a year, we resume the cycle of nan has given me permission to do a claim the Good News and tell them with the pastor and the parish evange- phone calls, email and a mailing.” grassroots effort, and I invite all par- the Kingdom of God is at hand. Don’t lization team. The ministry currently Deacon Calcara said there was some ishes to join me. I didn’t come up with be afraid if they reject you, because I has eight participants. concern about whether people might this idea, for there’s no way I’d have am with you.’ “The ministry’s first step to reaching be offended by the mailings, but that thought of something of this magni- “After this happened, I asked my- out to parishioners is a phone call,” Dea- proved to be unfounded. “We’ve sent tude. God came to me with this mis- self whether God was really call- con Calcara said. “If someone answers, out about 300 mailings, but only one sion, and my role is to do as he has ing me or whether this was my own the caller identifies himself or herself, was sent back to us unaccepted,” he commanded me, as Jesus’ original 72 thought. The next evening at dinner, I explains that this is a parish outreach said. disciples did. I know God is with me, talked to my wife, Gloria, about this. and asks the person being called what He realizes that it will take some and any success that results from this She said that when I went to Adora- his or her experience with the parish has time to determine the impact of The ministry is not mine but his.” January 19, 2020 defend life Catholic Times 9 Abortion trauma leaves women in need of one-on-one help By Tim Welsh hear her story, not hear you tell strive for a personal perfection Executive Director, yours. She’ll get more out of your that always eludes them. Most Bethesda Healing Ministry charity and kindness than any- don’t realize for decades that the It seems as though everybody I thing you say. Love her. She’ll genesis of their anguish is their know has been touched by abor- notice. abortion experience. That’s when tion in one way or another. Near- Encourage. When she’s ready, they need us most. ly every day, someone approaches she’ll seek professional help. Bethesda Healing Ministry is a me about the sorrow he or she has Plant the seed early and often Catholic ministry of hospitality experienced because of an abor- without being overbearing. and healing. Through a commu- tion in the past. Be honest. Truth is vital, but nity of love and acceptance, all Even though my experience is truth without love is unbearable. women and men suffering the ef- anecdotal, if one does the math Tell her the truth in love. fects of an abortion are welcomed and extrapolates from the number Pray. Pray with her and for and supported on their journey or of abortions performed on women on earth that she can talk to. Prove her. Hold her hand (literally) and healing and reconciliation. in central Ohio since 1973, there her wrong. Be that person. pray out loud for her. Pray for her In the 26 years since its found- are thousands of women here who Listen. Allow for her expression at every Mass you attend. Pray ing, Bethesda has helped thou- are struggling through life because of grief and be open to accom- together. There is no healing with- sands of women regain their of their abortion experience. panying her on the journey – not out God. None. peace, self-respect and relation- So as a caring, pro-life commu- to lead, but to serve. Don’t push. The abortion experience, far ship with God. Through prayerful nity, what are we to do? Certainly She may share feelings with you from the panacea that its advo- participation in communal explo- in the big picture, we need to pass that shock you. It’s not for you to cates pretend it is, has been a ration, many have re-found their pro-life legislation, elect pro-life judge her. That’s way above your scourge on America the likes beauty and dignity. legislators, educate the public pay grade. of which never have been seen. If you or anyone you know are about the genuine implications of Understand that you won’t Beyond the political, cultural, eco- struggling with a past abortion abortion. But what about the one- understand. Post-abortion stress nomic havoc it has inflicted, it has experience, please call (or have on-one encounter with someone and trauma is a very complex, left millions of women and men in them call) the confidential help who needs help because of the fragile medley of emotions and its disastrous wake. line of Bethesda Healing Ministry misery resulting from an abortion psychology. Find pleasure in just Women spend years reeling at (614) 309-0157. A loving and experience? What then? being there; there are things that from their abortion experience caring advocate who understands For whatever it’s worth, here are you’re not meant to understand. wondering what hit them. They is waiting to speak with you. eight suggestions for what to do This may take a while. Be con- don’t understand why there is a As a pro-life community in cen- (and what not to do). sistent, reliable and patient. Com- distance between their spouse and tral Ohio, we have an obligation Be available. There is a pro- miserate without pity; give com- them. They can’t bring themselves to help those who have been vic- found loneliness resulting from fort without insincerity. She needs to be truly joyful. They limp timized by an insidious abortion post-abortion stress, and your you to participate in her pain, but through life in a subtle, exhaustive industry. We are obligated to help friend needs you. The woman not contribute to it. Things may numbness that bewilders them. those in need in a very personal, who is struggling with an abortion not be OK for a while. Some look for answers in drugs significant way. decision of the past probably will Inspire. This isn’t about you. or alcohol; others look for peace One on one. think that there is no other person It’s about her. She needs you to in other addictions. Still others You and me. Bottoms Up grows rapidly to help meet enormous need for diapers When Tim Welsh started the Bottoms Up dia- big van for the smaller deliveries,” he said. per drive, he knew it would grow into something The organization grew so fast that in February, really big. He just didn’t know how fast it would he enlisted his wife, Jo, to take over operations grow. of Bottoms Up. He is also the executive director Bottoms Up incorporated in October 2018 and in of Bethesda Healing Ministry. 15 months, the organization has grown from dis- Jo Welsh has been thrilled to be a part of such tributing a few hundred diapers per month to more a needed effort. than 24,000 per month. “We did some elementary math about diaper Bottoms Up distributes diapers through partner- need, and the need in Franklin County alone is ships with food pantries, child care facilities and unbelievable,” she said. “We calculated the num- pregnancy centers – a distribution channel that ber of births in Franklin County that will be born grows every month. It now has partnerships with into poverty and factored in the number of dia- 35 agencies in three counties. pers a child uses in a day, and it all boiled down “The growth has been amazing and I don’t ex- to a need approaching eight million diapers. It’s pect it to slow down anytime soon,” Welsh said. overwhelming.” In fact, even though the organization owns a The numbers don’t deter her. cargo van to transport the tens of thousands of di- “If you know my husband, you know he likes apers it transports, Welsh thinks the organization to think big and think with imagination,” she needs another, smaller delivery vehicle. said. “We will find a way to meet the need.” “A lot of the deliveries we do are to smaller food pantries and it doesn’t make sense to use the See bottoms up, Page 12 Catholic Times 10 defend life January 19, 2020 Large Fisher Catholic group will be among March for Life attendees By Doug Bean life and making a difference is above Catholic Times Editor and beyond. “It’s so important to this communi- LANCASTER, Ohio – Visitors ty. We should almost cancel school.” to Fisher Catholic High School next Thursday and Friday will wonder Joining the event where most of the students have gone. Students from a number of Catholic Desks in many classrooms will sit schools in the diocese will be partici- empty, and the halls will be much qui- pating in the March for Life in Wash- eter than normal. ington on Jan. 24 or attending the Re- More than half of the student body spect Life Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral will be absent, but not because a flu in downtown Columbus and the Roe epidemic is wreaking havoc or the Remembrance event at the Ohio State- kids are skipping school. There’s a house on Wednesday, Jan. 22. good reason they won’t be there. Bishop Robert Brennan will cele- Nearly 100 of the 164 students in brate the Respect Life Mass at the Ca- grades nine-12 will be in Washing- thedral and then travel to Washington ton, D.C., to participate in the annu- to join students, chaperones and Fa- Fisher Catholic’s freshman class won a school-wide competition by raising the most al March for Life on Friday, Jan. 24. ther Stash Dailey from Columbus St. money in Pregnancy Decision Health Centers’ Baby Bottle campaign. Students presented They’re part of the Irish4Life club, Francis DeSales High School in Wash- a check for $1,254.16 to Anna Dillon, PDHC’s community outreach coordinator. taken from the school’s nickname, ington for the March for Life. Father that meets twice monthly during the Dailey, the pastor at Columbus Holy es throughout the diocese also will be national March for Life in Washing- academic year and engages in various Family Church, is a DeSales graduate. on hand for the national march. ton in the early 2000s. The Irish4Life activities to support and defend hu- Others going to Washington include Participating in the Respect Life club, formed as an outgrowth of the man life at all stages. contingents from Tuscarawas Central Mass at the cathedral and/or the Roe annual trip to D.C., currently counts It’s a staggering number of young Catholic High School, Worthington Remembrance will be students from 93 students as members. people from a small Catholic school St. Michael School, Dennison Immac- Columbus Bishop Watterson High Other Catholic schools offer similar who will take part in an annual jour- ulate Conception School and Colum- School, Columbus St. Charles Prepa- clubs, but the percentage of student ney to the nation’s capital, where they bus St. Catharine School. ratory School, Columbus St. Cecilia involvement at Fisher Catholic might will join hundreds of thousands of Students from Columbus Bishop School, Trinity School, St. Michael, be unrivaled nationally. other people of all ages from through- Hartley High School, Newark Catho- DeSales, Hartley and others. Faculty “That’s an astounding number,” said out the United States and other coun- lic High School (along with Newark and staff from various schools also are Kristi Hamrick of Students for Life of tries to stand up for the unborn. Blessed Sacrament and St. Francis de expected to attend either the march in America, a national organization that “This is the third Catholic school Sales elementaries) and New Lexing- Washington or the Columbus events. launches and supports pro-life groups that I’ve been a part of as an adult,” ton St. Rose School will accompany At Mount Vernon St. Vincent de from the college- to middle-school said Jim Globokar, who is in his sec- groups from other schools or parish Paul, an all-school Respect Life Mass level. “That really speaks volumes to ond year as Fisher Catholic principal, organizations. is planned for Jan. 22. the commitment of these students and “and we didn’t have anything like this Seminarians from the Pontifical the school.” at the other schools. The commitment College Josephinum as well as orga- Prompting the effort these kids and their families have for nizations and individuals from parish- The March for Life began in 1974, Visiting the capital one year after the U.S. Supreme The Fisher Catholic group will Court’s Roe v. Wade ruling that made be joined at the march by Father Ty abortion legal in all 50 states. Every Tomson, who teaches theology at the year since then, the march has been school and serves as pastor at Lan- held in Washington close to the Jan. caster St. Bernadette and Bremen St. 22, 1973, anniversary of the land- Mary churches. He’s also the chaplain mark decision. The march has grown for Irish4Life and the school. exponentially in 45 years from a few Father Tomson has worked with oth- hundred to as many as an estimated er pro-life groups in previous priestly 650,000 marchers in 2013. assignments but “not anywhere close Others marches and events like the to this degree,” he said. “And we owe two that will take place in Columbus that to those who have worked so hard have sprung up throughout the world. for so long to build it up and make it The largest march in the Midwest an institution at the school. That’s from occurred this past Saturday in Chica- their good leadership and good partici- go, where thousands braved inclem- pation of the community. We have par- ent weather for a rally in a state that ents who are so amazing. The faith of passed legislation in 2019 to give this area, the support is fantastic.” women expanded access to abortion. The Fisher Catholic contingent of Fisher Catholic students (from left) Nick Krooner, Anastacia Viau and Alex Smith form Students, staff and chaperones from part of a Life Chain on Memorial Drive in Lancaster during Respect Life Month in October. Fisher Catholic began attending the See fisher catholic, Page 11 January 19, 2020 defend life Catholic Times 11 fisher catholic, continued from Page 10

Irish4Life members (from left) Sam Gundelfinger, Isabelle Gentile, Abbey Krile and Anna Serving as Irish4Life club officers during the 2019-20 school year are (from left) senior Tencza offer free cupcakes to students at the high school in October on National Pro-Life Sam Gundelfinger, president; senior Lucy Reed, secretary; and junior Aiden Jackson, vice Cupcake Day. president. Photos courtesy Irish4Life club

98 people will leave in two buses af- It’s not just a Catholic event. There nities for education and service to the because there are no words to de- ter school on Wednesday, Jan. 22 for are people of goodwill out there, and I pro-life community at large. scribe what it is, seeing all those peo- Washington. In addition to the March think it’s important to experience that.” “I am passionate about educating ple gather for one purpose: to defend for Life and the Life Expo (which Irish4Life club members aren’t re- our Fisher Catholic students so that life,” she said. features exhibits by pro-life organi- quired to go to the March for Life. their minds and hearts are fully pre- “Honestly, all the positivity there zations and ministries), the group will Father Tomson believes it’s important pared to protect all human life at the is, you see some people standing with visit the United States Holocaust Me- for the students to make the decision time of their high school graduation,” their signs who are against pro-life, morial Museum, the Basilica of the to attend on their own. said Garrabrant, who is employed but most of the time you see people National Shrine of the Immaculate But they do have to help raise mon- with a pro-life nonprofit organization, who are so happy to be there. There’s Conception and some monuments on ey to make the trip possible. Every Mommies Matter. “I often remind the singing, there’s dancing, there’s people the National Mall. On Friday morn- year, the club designs and sells Irish- students that you can only believe and jumping around, there’s people pray- ing, they’ll go to Mass at the Cathe- 4Life apparel for a sale. Additional defend what you know.” ing and just enjoying the community.” dral of St. Matthew the Apostle before funds are earned through pancake Part of the education process in- Freshman Lillia Funk, one of the beginning the march. breakfasts at each of Lancaster’s three cludes Father Tomson and Garrabrant first timers this year, said she’s “just “This is truly a trip the kids look parishes – St. Mary of the Assump- discussing with the students what really excited to experience it and see forward to every year,” Globokar tion, St. Mark and St. Bernadette. they’ll encounter at the March for Life. what it’s about because I hear so much said. “It’s not just the march. The Ho- “They have to come forward,” Fa- “This is a positive event,” Father positivity come from it. So I’m just locaust museum – that will hit them ther Tomson said. “It’s not just anoth- Tomson said. “Sometimes you get expecting a lot of happiness and joy hard. This is real life. It isn’t just in er thing we have to do. It’s important some negativity and challenges (from to celebrate life.” history books. to us, and we’re willing to sacrifice a pro-choice protesters), but we’re there Club vice president Aiden Jackson, “It’s all about protecting life. I think lot for it.” in a prayerful capacity, and that’s al- a junior, will be going for the second the museum is a wonderful example ways positive.” time. “I didn’t do it my freshman year, of what not to do – how in the past Putting faith into practice Garrabrant recalled an instance and I think it was a mistake on my part people did not protect life. All human The march provides a real-life field where a man was making anti-Catholic because I enjoyed it so much (last year). life is sacred from the womb.” laboratory where young people can comments at the march, and “for some “It was eye-opening for me last see faith being put into action in a of the students who hadn’t been before, year,” he said. “We’re a group, and Having the experience peaceful, profound way. it kind of took them aback and both- we’re big, but I have friends who are Father Tomson began attending the “It’s not just an intellectual con- ered them. We talked about it on the not pro-life and it was just cool to see March for Life as a seminarian and viction, but it gets put into practice,” bus. We’ll make sure we’re prepped.” thousands upon thousands of people has returned on numerous occasions Father Tomson said. “Anything we who affirmed what we actually be- with groups from the diocese. This can do to put our faith into practice Making the trip again lieve and that we’re not alone as a will be his second time with the Fisher is super important. I teach theology, This year’s club includes a mix of Fisher club.” Catholic students. but it’s better to let them experience returnees to the march and first timers. “Going to the march is so affirming “Just having the experience ... things. Those lessons stick forever.” For those who have been there before, because you can feel very alone when there’s nothing that can replace that Kristin Garrabrant, a Fisher Cath- the takeaway has been nothing but you’re only looking at social media,” experience,” he said. “It has a mag- olic graduate, began serving as the positive. Garrabrant said. “‘Oh, my gosh, are we netic effect, and you’re drawn into it, group’s moderator this year. Tradi- Senior Lucy Reed, the club’s sec- the Jesus freaks?’ But when you go and not just intellectually but experiential- tionally, the club met from Septem- retary, is one of the veterans. She’ll see thousands upon thousands of peo- ly. ber through January, but she extended be making her fourth pilgrimage to ple and the love and support, it does en- “It’s so formative for Catholic iden- the twice-monthly meetings through Washington this year. tity. The pro-life issue is one thing. April to provide additional opportu- “All I have to say is, it’s incredible See fisher catholic, Page 12 Catholic Times 12 defend life January 19, 2020 Pregnancy Decision Health Centers offers a new life-saving service Editor’s note: Names are changed to pill worked and what could be done to en who regret starting abortions will and maternity items. In 2019, PDHC protect individual identities. reverse it. have a second chance to save the lives helped women during 5,872 appoint- The abortion pill actually involves of their babies,” Moore said. ments and 1,509 ultrasounds. More Nurse Amy was preparing to close two pills: mifepristone and misopros- Fortunately, if Heather took a pre- than 90 percent of women who have Pregnancy Decision Health Centers’ tol. Mifepristone first destabilizes a scription dose of progesterone to in- ultrasounds at PDHC choose life. To North in Columbus when she received pregnancy by blocking progesterone crease her progesterone levels, there support women after their babies are a call from Rachel, a PDHC hotline receptors and reducing progesterone was a chance to stabilize her pregnan- born, PDHC offers parenting classes, worker. Rachel quickly explained levels in the mother’s blood. To fin- cy and save her baby. After Heather baby clothes, diapers, cribs and can that a desperate woman, Heather, ish the abortion, misoprostol induces understood the process, Nurse Amy connect them to other agencies for was headed to the center. Heather labor, forcing her body to expel the spent time with her talking about av- additional help. PDHC is dedicated to called for help after taking an abor- baby. A woman usually takes the first enues of support within PDHC, as serving women during pregnancy and tion pill and deeply regretted it. Nurse pill at an abortion facility and takes the well as in the community. Amy then after their children are born. Amy immediately got in touch with second pill at home, often cramping, performed Heather’s ultrasound, People in the community interested PDHC’s physician, who was available bleeding and passing her child alone. which revealed a seven-week baby in helping women, babies and families to speak with Heather and provide a “This is not healthcare for wom- with a strong heartbeat. Heather was should visit PDHC’s How to Help web prescription for Abortion Pill Rever- en. It’s complete disregard for a ba- relieved that her baby was still alive page at SupportLifePDHC.org. They sal. by’s life and the safety of women,” and grateful to find out about abortion can sign up to attend a volunteer inter- Every day, women in crisis reach said Julie Moore, PDHC president. pill reversal. Amy offered to pray with est meeting or give financial support. out to PDHC for help. They call, text “Most women don’t want to have an Heather before she left the center. Heather is now in her second tri- and chat with PDHC looking for an- abortion. They succumb to the pres- Heather gratefully accepted prayer for mester! Her most recent ultrasound swers and hope. Last year, PDHC had sure of their situations or coercion. herself and her child. at PDHC showed a healthy, growing 28,922 of these contacts with women, Some immediately regret taking the Heather would continue to take her baby with a strong heartbeat. PDHC which was a 10 percent increase over abortion pill and desperately want to prescription throughout her first tri- is grateful for this mom’s change of the previous year. save the lives of their babies. That’s mester of pregnancy. She was invited heart and for compassionate PDHC Nurse Amy unlocked the center why PDHC now offers Abortion Pill to return to PDHC each week to mon- staff that helped this mom in her time door and prayed while she waited for Reversal to our community as part itor her pregnancy while she awaited of need. Heather. As soon as Heather arrived, of Heartbeat International’s Abortion her first prenatal care appointment, and PDHC is a non-profit organization Nurse Amy sat with her in a consulta- Pill Rescue Network.” for practical and emotional support. that empowers individuals to make tion room. Heather tearfully described Time and location are key to getting PDHC empowers women and fam- healthy life choices. Since 1981, what she had been through over the women prescriptions to reverse RU- ilies by providing individualized care PDHC has been a crucial resource last few weeks and expressed her 486 within 72 hours of taking the first that includes healthy pregnancy and for those in central Ohio. To reach deep desire to save her baby. Nurse pill. PDHC is a critical connection for reproductive education as well as no- PDHC, call the hotline at 614-444- Amy then explained how the abortion women in central Ohio. “Now wom- cost pregnancy testing, ultrasounds 4411 or visit www.pdhc.org. fisher catholic, continued from Page 11 courage you to keep pushing forward.” cake Day, participated in a Baby disabilities, men and abortion, fetal “Something we try to teach them in Jackson shared pictures on social Bottle Campaign to raise money for development and activism. theology class or by having all-school media of what he encountered at last PDHC, and spent pro-life adoration “First of all, when you live in Lancast- Masses and penance services and year’s March, and “I had people say prayer time in the school chapel. er, Ohio, and are part of Fisher Catholic, Eucharistic Adoration is to live their I’m just not thinking straight and stuff To increase awareness during Na- there’s a huge push for life,” Globokar faith beyond Fisher Catholic,” Glo- like that. I think I handled it well be- tional Adoption Month in November, said. “This club isn’t just for the trip. We bokar said. cause I actually had research to back Irish4Life hosted an adoption event to try to make it year-round to do differ- Being part of a group such as Irish- it up that we learned from this club.” address foster care and adoption and ent things for women in need and help 4Life is a blessing for the students. watched the adoption documentary I women make those life decisions.” “I think it’s taken for granted because Being pro-life all year Lived on Parker Avenue. The long-term goal is to equip the other schools don’t have that kind of The club does more than attend the At its after-school meetings, the students by the time they leave high club or community that can talk about March for Life. In September, mem- club has discussed abortion statistics, school to go out into the world armed these things like we do,” Reed said. bers served dinner at a Pregnancy De- how abortion became legal, abortion with knowledge and resources to be “They are just the most helpful, cision Health Centers (PDHC) fund- procedures, foster care and adoption, committed to faith and life. most respectful, inspiring kids,” Gar- raiser in Lancaster. In October, the and rape and abortion. “In the meantime, it’s to build a rabrant said. “They’re great. We’re group recognized Respect Life Month After returning from the March spirituality and practicality of what it excited for the march.” by participating in the Life Chain event for Life, Irish4Life will host a diaper means to be pro-life,” Father Tomson More information on the club and on Memorial Drive in Lancaster. drive for the nonprofit organization said. “Prayer is such an integral part its respect life initiatives can be found At school, Irish4Life gave away Mommies Matter, gather to pray out- of the march and of this group. This at https://www.fishercatholic.org/ex- cupcakes on National Pro-Life Cup- side an abortion clinic, and discuss makes you live it, and then we have tracurricular/Club-Pro-Life.html. life topics related to individuals with lifelong pro-lifers.” BOTTOMS UP, continued from Page 9 So far, Bottoms Up has been able funding for the organization, but the lot of agencies counting on us to help enjoy the opportunity to offer the com- to keep up with the demand from its couple believes that they are doing them supply diapers for the families munity a service that is desperately partners, but it has a lot of work to God’s work and that he will provide they serve,” he explained. “Too many needed. This is their way of acting out do to be able to meet an ever-increas- all the funding they need to build on babies are going to bed in a dirty or their faith and their pro-life beliefs. ing demand. The organization serves what they’ve started. They have seen wet diaper, and we are obligated to do To become involved with Bottoms partners in three counties, but expects miracles along the way and don’t wor- something about that.” Up, interested parties can go to bot- to be in four more counties in a few ry about resources. It’s a labor of love for the couple. tomsup.life or text “Give” to (614) months. Nonetheless, Tim still pays close at- They develop ads and literature that 412-1414. The biggest challenge is stabilizing tention to the bottom line. “We have a are fun and uplifting, and they truly January 19, 2020 defend life Catholic Times 13 Pro-life victories realized locally, but work still to be done By Beth Vanderkooi that whatever sorrow, darkness or un- work toward it every single day.” In of Columbus, we saw the same results certainty we encounter, God’s love retrospect, I am glad we set such a duplicated with consistent reductions Executive Director offers us protection and guidance. In big goal. Spoiler alert: It is 2020, and in all but a small number of counties. Greater Columbus Right to Life a tangible way, pro-life workers and we haven’t ended abortion in central What does this mean? In one sense, it Each year since 1973, we have volunteers are missionaries of hope in Ohio. We have cut it almost in half, means that we have work left to do. In gathered as a community and a nation a world that is hungry for truth. and I don’t think we would have done another, it means that what we are do- to commemorate the millions of chil- As the executive director of central that if we woke up each day with any- ing is having a direct and measurable dren who have died by abortion in our Ohio’s pro-life education and advoca- thing but the ideal in mind. effect to rescue lives. That would not country, to protest the laws and court cy organization, I see that deeply in Let’s take, for example, last year. have happened without big goals, lots decisions that have enabled abortion my colleagues at pregnancy centers In the fall, Ohio released the annual of prayer and an undefeatable hope. on demand, and to join in a renewed and post-abortion healing programs. I abortion statistics report. It showed The fight is far from over, but we fight to protect the dignity of each also see it from those who work with that the number of abortions hap- are not backing down, giving in or person – born or unborn – by ending adoption or foster care, those who pening in central Ohio fell by nearly losing hope. abortion. mentor single parents or help women 25%, with 1,138 fewer abortions (that Although Greater Columbus Right Estimates pin the number of abor- to rebuild their lives after addiction or counts those reported by surgical or to Life actively serves the counties tions in the United States since the abuse or violence. I see it in the work chemical/medical methods). State- in the Columbus Metropolitan Sta- Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade deci- that we do and in the hearts of our vol- wide, abortions also dropped by 468. tistical Area, we are always happy to sion at 62 million, which is difficult unteers who are praying and counsel- First, realize (and celebrate) that, help churches and respect-life groups to fathom. To put it in familiar terms, ing on a regular basis as well as those compared to other regions and the throughout the diocese, especially in that would be like filling Ohio Sta- who will join us for their first ever 40 state as a whole, central Ohio contin- areas without an organized group. dium 591 times. It is the entire popu- Days prayer campaign this spring. ues to see jaw-dropping reductions If you are interested in bringing one lation of Ohio five times over, or the A decade ago, Greater Columbus in abortion. At first we were cautious of our programs to your communi- population of the 24 smallest U.S. Right to Life charted a new course. about overgeneralizing these results. ty, especially our abortion statistics states and the District of Columbia We developed a plan of action and Our goal is not merely to push wom- research project, visit our website at combined. It is an overwhelmingly announced our 2020 vision: We want- en who are having abortions to other gcrtl.org/speaker. large number, and we are just one na- ed to end abortion in central Ohio by clinics but to truly end the procedure. If you’ve never joined a local Roe tion among many. 2020. At the time, I served on our When we started breaking down the event, we invite you to join us for the It is a grim statistic, but not one board of trustees and, as a bit of a numbers, we realized that the total 2020 Roe Remembrance, which will without hope. The U.S. Conference pragmatist, I asked, “Can we really do abortions performed in our area de- be held at the Ohio Statehouse at noon of Catholic Bishops’ Pro-Life Plan of that? Is it very realistic? Are we set- clined by nearly three times the total Wednesday, Jan. 22. It will follow the Action for 2019 and 2020 calls us to ting ourselves up for failure?” state average, and our local reductions annual Respect Life Mass celebrated remember that Christ is our hope in I forget the exact response that by residential county account for more at 10:30 a.m. at Columbus St. Joseph every season of life. We know that our then-president made, but it was than 50% of the state net reduction. Cathedral by Bishop Robert Brennan. hope is not an irrational expectation something like, “That is our goal; we When we widened the circle from To learn more about both events, visit of a good thing but the knowledge should not be afraid to say it and then eight counties to the 23 in the Diocese gcrtl.org/roe. More pro-life successes could come in 2020 By Allie Frazier Circuit Court of Appeals will rehear the chal- Communications Director lenge against Ohio’s Down Syndrome Non-Dis- Ohio Right to Life crimination Act, legislation championed by Ohio Right to Life and passed in 2016. The law was The pro-life movement is at a pivotal point in previously heard by the same court and over- 2020. We are ushering in the year on the heels turned, but pro-life Attorney General Dave Yost of major victories in Ohio, full of energy to con- petitioned for an en banc hearing where the case tinue being a voice for the voiceless in this state would be argued in front of the full panel of judg- Beautifully and beyond. While we have had much to cele- es on the Sixth Circuit. Oral arguments begin in brate – including passage of the Heartbeat Bill mid-March. 614-276-1439 modlich-monument.com last year – we still have work to do to keep up the This year is shaping up to be a rough one for momentum we have experienced in recent years. Planned Parenthood, not unlike last year. In Retirement Wealth Strategies, LLC In early March, the U.S. Supreme Court will 2019, a federal court upheld the Ohio Right to hear a case from Louisiana that has the potential Life-championed law that defunded Planned Must Read for Everyone In or Nearing Retirement to profoundly impact Roe v. Wade. A Louisiana Parenthood in Ohio, a major victory with impli- Have You Given Yourself the Green law, passed in 2014, requires that doctors per- cations across the country. On the heels of that Light to Retire? 5 Simple Exercises to forming abortions have admitting privileges with ruling, two Planned Parenthood locations in a local hospital in case of a medical emergency. southwest Ohio closed. During the past 10 years, Go From Red to Green The law nearly mirrors one passed in Texas that Ohio has seen the closure of half of its abortion was overturned by the Supreme Court in 2016. facilities. We will continue to advocate both for Whole Woman’s Health vs. Hellerstedt, the Tex- the unborn and for women’s health and safety as as case, was cheered as a landmark victory for the abortion industry loses its grip on Ohio. The 5 easy-to-follow exercises abortion proponents. Although there is no way And Ohio is only the beginning. Later this of knowing in advance what the court’s deci- The self-assessment survey to give yourself month, Ohio Right to Life will join hundreds of the "green light" to retire sion will be on the Louisiana law, this is clear: thousands of pro-lifers across America as they Pro-abortion forces across the nation are afraid. 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Second Sunday of Ordinary Time Year A The Weekday Bible Readings MONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY ‘Here I am, Lord, I come to do your will’ 1 Samuel 15:16-23 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 1 Samuel 24:3-21 Isaiah 49:3, 5–6 Psalm 50:8-9,16-17,21,23 37,40-51 Psalm 57:2-4,6,11 Ps. 40:2, 4, 7–8, 8–9, 10 Father Timothy Hayes Mark 2:18-22 Psalm 144:1b-2,9-10 Mark 3:13-19 1 Corinthians 1:1–3 Mark 3:1-6 TUESDAY SATURDAY John 1:29–34 1 Samuel 16:1-13 THURSDAY Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22 Psalm 89:20-22,27-28 1 Samuel 18:6-9;19:1-7 Psalm 117:1-2 The Scriptures of Mark 2:23-28 Psalm 56:2-3,9-13 Mark 16:15-18 the Second Sunday in Father Timothy M. Hayes is pastor Mark 3:7-12 Ordinary Time present of Columbus St. Timothy Church. us with an understand- Diocesan Weekly Radio and Television ing of God’s ways and of the gift, accepted and lived in com- an invitation to make a response to munion with all who are in Christ. Mass Schedule: WEEK OF JAN. 19, 2020 God’s call in our lives. John the Baptist points to Jesus as Sunday Mass 378). (Encores at noon, 7 p.m., Washington C.H.; Channel 125, the Lamb of God who takes away 10:30 a.m. Mass from Columbus and midnight). Marion, Newark, Newcomerstown “The Lord said to me: You are my sin. He offers his own witness to the St. Joseph Cathedral on St. Mass from the Archdiocese of and New Philadelphia; Channel servant, Israel, through whom I show power and presence of the Spirit. As Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Milwaukee at 6:30 a.m. on ION 207, Zanesville). my glory.” the text continues, we see that, on the Columbus, and at www. TV (AT&T U-verse Channel “I will make you a light to the na- following day, the disciples of John stgabrielradio.com. 195, Dish Network Channel 8 p.m., St. Gabriel Radio (AM tions, that my salvation may reach to accept the invitation and become 250, or DirecTV Channel 305). 820), Columbus, and at www. the ends of the earth.” some of the first disciples of Jesus. Mass with the Passionist Fathers stgabrielradio.com. “Here am I, Lord; I come to do your How do you and your family at 7:30 a.m. on WWHO-TV (the Mass from Massillon St. Mary will.” respond to the Lord’s call? How does CW), Channel 53, Columbus and Church at 10:30 a.m. on WILB Videos of Masses are available “To you who have been sanctified in your parish community respond? 10:30 a.m. on WHIZ-TV, Channel radio (AM 1060, FM 94.5 at any time on the internet at Christ Jesus, called to be holy, with What is your witness to the world? 18, Zanesville. Mass from St. and 89.5), Canton, heard in these parish websites: Mattingly all those everywhere who call upon How does the Spirit rest upon you? Francis de Sales Seminary, Tuscarawas, Holmes, and Settlement St. Mary (www. the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Members of parishes are called Milwaukee, at 10 a.m. on WWHO- Coshocton counties. stannstmary,org); Columbus St. to build up the presence of Christ TV. Check local cable system for Patrick (www.stpatrickcolumbus. their Lord and ours. Grace to you cable channel listing. Daily Mass org); Delaware St. Mary (www. and peace, from God our Father and among them. They are charged to 8 a.m., Our Lady of the Angels delawarestmary,org); and the Lord Jesus Christ.” form their families in the practice Mass from Our Lady of the Monastery in Birmingham, Ala. Sunbury St. John Neumann “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes of the faith, participating in the life Angels Monastery, Birmingham, (Encores at noon, 7 p.m. and (www.saintjohnsunbury.org). away the sin of the world.” of the parish and school programs Ala., at 8 a.m. on EWTN midnight). See EWTN above; and of formation. They invest their lives (Spectrum Channel 385, Insight on I-Lifetv (Channel 113 , Ada, We pray Week II, Seasonal God has a vision for the world. He with one another. Parishes, families Channel 382, or WOW Channel Logan, Millersburg, Murray City, Proper, Liturgy of the Hours. invites us to share in his vision, see- and individuals are now being called ing it for ourselves and becoming a to aim for the world. part of it by responding and by living There is a darkness in the world. it concretely. We are called to open St. John Henry Cardinal Newman’s our eyes also to see God’s vision for motto is “Ex umbris et imaginibus in us, as individuals and as a communi- veritatem,” meaning, “From shadows ty. This is meant to bear fruit for the and images into the Truth.” whole world. The move from darkness to light, There is a movement that flows from shadows and images to Truth, is both through the Old Testament and paralleled by the movement from in- the New: tentions and plans to reality. There is a • A personal call and response movement from not knowing to recog- • A people’s call and response nition, from knowledge to fulfillment. • The living presence of God Following the proclamation of the and his glory among a peo- Word, the expression of God’s vision ple, for all the world to see. and our call, a new life begins for us Isaiah expresses the prophet’s call through our response. Grace builds to be a sign to Israel of how to live on nature. God is going to get us with God and to be a sign to the na- there, where He calls us to be. tions. Salvation offered and received The One who sent us has told us becomes a new witness of salvation what to look for as the sign that He is offered, calling for a response. present. Do we see the Spirit de- Paul addresses the Corinthians, ac- scending on us and remaining? knowledging the call to holiness that is May we all respond together, “Here shared by all who are in Christ. Grace we are, Lord; we come to do your will.” is God’s life in us. Peace is the fullness

access past issues of the catholic times at www.columbuscatholic.org/catholic-times-archive January 19, 2020 Catholic Times 15 local news, continued from Page 2 Secured parking is available off East Church”; and Feb. 23, “Why Belong mer program for children in preschool Wednesday, Feb. 26. Gay Street. There is a handicapped-ac- to the Church?” through grade six. The retreat will be led by Father cessible elevator in the courtyard (west Father Hussey is weekend asso- Visit www.ourladyofbethlehem.org Vinny McKiernan, CSP, of the Co- side of the cathedral) on East Broad ciate at St. Agatha and is a retired for more details. lumbus St. Thomas More Newman Street. Healing Masses take place at the pastor and seminary professor of the Center. It will be focused on a quo- cathedral on the third Monday of every Archdiocese of Cincinnati. He is a Friends and Family Day tation from St. Hildegard of Bingen: other month. Other Healing Masses at specialist in discussing how the Cath- at Ss. Augustine & Gabriel “You are embraced by the arms of the the cathedral in 2020 are scheduled for olic Church can speak effectively to a A Friends and Family Day Mass mystery of God.” March 16, May 18, July 20, Sept. 21 democratic culture and has more than will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Sunday, It will begin at 10 a.m. Wednes- and Nov. 16. 80 published monographs, articles Feb. 9 in Columbus Ss. Augustine & day and conclude after dinner Thurs- For more information, call the ca- and reviews. Gabriel Church, 1550 E. Hudson St., day. The cost is $105. To register, thedral at (614) 224-1295. followed by a potluck lunch. Resi- go to www.columbuscatholic.org/ DCCW sponsors dents of the neighborhood near the mid-week-retreat-february-2020. Lancaster St. Mary to host estate planning event church, former members of St. Au- The day of reflection will last from World Marriage Day gala The Diocesan Council of Catholic gustine and St. Gabriel churches and 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and be led by The marriage and family life com- Women will sponsor a program on former students of their schools are Father Rod Damico and Anita Da- mittee of Lancaster St. Mary Church estate planning and end-of-life is- encouraged to attend. vidson. It will include prayer, music, invites all married and engaged cou- sues from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, shared silence, Mass and the impo- ples to a World Marriage Day gala March 21 at Grove City Our Lady of sition of ashes. A light lunch will be Father Blau to speak provided. The cost is $25. To register, from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 in Perpetual Help Church, 3730 Broad- at St. Elizabeth mission the gymnasium of St. Mary School, way. go to www.columbuscatholic.org/ash- Father Thomas Blau, OP, of the Co- wednesday-day-of-reflection. 309 E. Chestnut St. The event will provide useful in- lumbus St. Patrick Priory will be the The event will be preceded by the formation for women, couples, new- speaker for a parish mission on “Un- parish’s 5:30 p.m. Mass, which will lyweds, singles and retirees. Informa- derstanding God’s Mercy” from Mon- Franciscan University feature a blessing for couples. Heavy tion will be offered on how to avoid day, March 16 to Thursday, March 19 develops new degree hors d’oeuvres will be served and probate; bank accounts; life and long- at Columbus St. Elizabeth Church, Recognizing a need for a general light spirits will be available at the term disability insurance; and end-of- 6077 Sharon Woods Blvd. The pro- liberal arts education with a Catho- gala. Music for dancing will be pro- life planning. gram will last from 7 to 8:30 p.m. lic worldview, Franciscan University vided by DJ Johnny Garber. The cost The cost is $30 person, including each evening, preceded by confes- of Steubenville has developed a new is $50 per couple. lunch and materials. Registration and sions from 6 to 7. graduate degree in Catholic studies. Couples wishing to attend are asked payment is due by Friday, March 6 Topics for Father Blau’s talks will The fully online master of arts in to RSVP by Sunday, Jan. 19 and to to the Diocesan Council of Catholic be: Monday, “Mistakes We Make in Catholic studies program draws from send a wedding photo and a current Women, 197 E, Gay St., Columbus Understanding God’s Mercy”; Tues- across the humanities and sciences to photo for a slideshow presentation OH 43215. More information is avail- day; “How Do We Receive God’s create an integrated curriculum that to [email protected]. If you have able on the diocesan website, www. Mercy?”; Wednesday, “How Do We deepens the student’s Catholic vision any questions, contact Dan or Jody columbuscatholic.org. Live in God’s Mercy?”; and Thurs- of the world. Boyden at (614) 554-2612. day, “Studying an Examination of The program will require students Our Lady of Bethlehem plans Conscience.” to complete four core courses examin- Father Hussey to talk about open house for Jan. 26 Father Blau is assigned as an itiner- ing Catholic culture and thought from controversial issues Columbus Our Lady of Bethlehem ant preacher for the Diocese of Colum- ancient times until today. To fulfill the Father Edmund Hussey will speak School and Childcare, 4567 Olen- bus and was appointed by Pope Francis remaining credit requirements, stu- about controversial issues in the Cath- tangy River Road, will host an open as a papal missionary of mercy as part dents will choose from elective cours- olic Church and their background and house from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. of the Jubilee Year of Mercy in 2016. es including philosophy of religion; importance in talks at 9:30 a.m. on the 26. natural law and natural rights; virtues Sundays of February at Columbus St. Parents are invited to register for St. Therese’s hosting retreat, and morality, and more. Agatha Church, 1860 Northam Road. programs for the 2020-2021 academ- Several professors at Franciscan day of reflection professors will serve as faculty for the Dates and topics for the talks will ic year at the school, which serves St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 be: Feb. 2, “Feminism and the Ordi- children from six weeks old through new program, representing its multi- E. Broad St., Columbus will be the disciplinary approach. The program nation of Women”; Feb. 9, “Clerical kindergarten during the school year, site of a silent overnight retreat on Celibacy and Married Priests”; Feb. as well as offering before- and af- Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 19 16, “The Sex Abuse Scandals in the ter-school childcare. It also has a sum- and 20 and a day of reflection on Ash See local news, Page 19

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(Snyder), 69, “Skip” Malone, who died Tuesday, she was a member of Columbus St. Jan. 7 KIEHNER, Paul, 84, Jan. 3 Dec. 31, 2019, was celebrated Mon- Philip and Our Lady of Victory and St. Paul Church, Westerville St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Zanesville day, Jan. 6 in Our Mother of Sorrows Newark St. Francis de Sales churches Chapel at St. Joseph Cemetery, Co- and of the Columbus Maennerchor, the BUTTS, Richard D., 82, Jan. 7 O’CONNOR, Peggy A. (O’Neal), 80, Jan. 2 lumbus. Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Grove St. Cecilia Church, Columbus She was born on Nov. 8, 1929 to Shamrock Club of Columbus. City Carl Geyer and Estelle (Sturgeon) She was preceded in death by her RAINS, Donna D., 85, Dec. 21 Geyer-Hull, was a graduate of Co- parents; husband, William “Mike”; CARNEY, James M. “Mike,” 67, Jan. 6 St. Simon and Jude Church, West Jeffer- lumbus St. Joseph Academy, attended daughter, Colleen “Kitty” Lappie; St. Matthew Church, Gahanna son Ohio State University and received and sister, H. Carol Price. Survivors training as a registered nurse at the include sons, Mickey (Melissa) and CUGINI, Gerardo “Jerry,” 89, Jan. 10 SANFORD, Kathleen M. (Jester), 64, Jan. 9 Good Samaritan School of Nursing in Carl (Kelley); daughters, Molly (Max) St. John the Baptist Church, Columbus St. John XXIII Church, Canal Winchester Zanesville. Rouse, Peggy (Jim) Bennett, Sara, and She was head nurse at the former Betsy (Mic) Cooper; sister, Ann “Hon- DEMPSEY, Mark, 55, Jan. 10 THOMAS, Langdon J., 24, Jan. 4 St. Raphael Home for the Aged in Co- ey” (Eugene) Haynes; 13 grandchil- St. Patrick Church, Columbus St. Nicholas Church, Zanesville lumbus and served in a variety of other dren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two nursing positions for hospitals, physi- great-great grandchildren. FISHER, Joseph E., 27, Jan. 4 TIPPETT, Ronald A., 70, Jan. 7 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Grove St. Matthias Church, Columbus City Jan L. Beery A funeral service for Jan L. Beery, He was a 1958 graduate of Grove- Thousands participate in March for Life Chicago 79, who died Friday, Jan. 3, was con- port-Madison High School and served ducted at the Dwayne R. Spence Fu- in the U.S. Army, and was a retired Catholic News Service “I’m a Roman Catholic and I respect neral Home in Pickerington by his employee of American Electric Power, life and I really do think abortion is an stepson, Father Jeffrey Coning, pas- with 37 years of service. CHICAGO -- Despite high winds, evil that has come upon the country,” tor of New Philadelphia Sacred Heart He was preceded in death by his freezing precipitation and cold tem- Olesen said. and Dennison Immaculate Conception parents and a son, Logan Beery. Be- peratures, thousands turned out for the In May, Illinois passed legislation that churches. sides Father Coning, survivors include seventh annual March for Life Chicago, allows abortion at any stage of pregnan- He was born on Sept. 7, 1940 in Co- his wife, Donna (Hindes); stepdaugh- which kicked off Jan. 11 in Daley Plaza. cy for any reason. That action recom- lumbus to Raymond Chester and Lois ters, Anne Heishman and Susan (Lee) (Radugge) Beery. Shannon; and two granddaughters. The march, with the theme “Life Em- mitted many to support life at all stages. powers: Pro-Life Is Pro-Woman,” end- Kailey Mongoven, a freshman at St. ed at the Congress Plaza Hotel. A youth Louis University, is involved with the rally hosted by the Archdiocese of Chi- pro-life group on her campus. Sister Rita Imelda Sullivan, OP cago took place before the march, along “Each and every single human be- Funeral Mass for Sister Rita Imelda Kentucky (now the Dominican Sisters with an expo of pro-life groups. ing deserves the right to live their life, Sullivan, OP, 84, who died Sunday, of Peace) in 1953 and pronounced her A “Mass for Life” was celebrated af- to have the opportunity to have a life Jan. 5 in the Mohun Health Care Cen- vows on Aug. 15, 1955. ter the march, and the evening featured and not have that taken away. We all ter, was celebrated Wednesday, Jan. 15 She was a certified hospital and hos- a banquet and swing dance party. have human dignity. That’s important at the Motherhouse of the Dominican pice chaplain who served for more Participants came from Illinois, In- to every single person no matter what,” Sisters of Peace. Burial was at St. Jo- than 30 years at hospitals and clinics in diana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa and Mongoven said. seph Cemetery, Columbus. Kentucky, Nebraska, Massachusetts, She was born on Dec. 4, 1935 in Tennessee and Louisiana. She was a Missouri. Among them was Jonathan Before the march, Jim Holuj from Somerville, Massachusetts to Francis resident of Rosary Manor in Water- Olesen, a sophomore at the University Knights of Columbus Council 10926 in and Catherine (Clark) Sullivan. She town, Massachusetts until coming to of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. New Lenox, Illinois, passed signs out. earned a degree in medical technolo- the Mohun center in 2019. He is a member of WeDignify, an Seeing all the young people is “very gy from Spalding University in Louis- She was preceded in death by her group formerly known as Students for encouraging,” the father of six said. ville, Kentucky and later earned units parents; brother, Philip; and sister, Life of Illinois, and was chosen to carry “That’s where it’s at. They give us the in clinical pastoral education. Margaret Wenger. She is survived by a the “March for Life Chicago” banner. vitality to continue.” She entered the congregation of the sister, Frances Reinfrank. Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine, pro-life successes, continued from Page 13 “Life Empowers,” exudes the positiv- clear message to the world: being pro- ity and hope that continues to propel life is pro-woman. forward the cause of life in both our Ohio Right to Life goes boldly into PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN state and our nation. We believe that a new decade that will define our na- Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed Mother of the Son women deserve better than abortion. tion, and, Lord willing, we will see of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in necessity. Oh, star of the sea, help me and show me herein, We advocate for policy that offers real abortion ended. Pro-life Ohio’s ded- you are my Heaven and Earth. I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to secure me in this support to women and babies. ication, compassion and support for necessity. There are none who can withstand your powers. Oh, show me herein you are my Mother. We denounce the fearmongering life have turned the tide in our state. Oh, Mary conceived without sin, pray for us, who have recourse to thee. (Repeat three times) Oh, Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hand. (Repeat three times) Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, and lies propagated by the abortion With renewed energy, we are ready light all roads that I can obtain my goals. You gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil industry about the need for abortion. to continue advocating with you for against me, and in all instances in my life, you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you And we reject the idea that a woman the most vulnerable. There is much to for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. must choose between herself and her do. We can’t wait to continue to fight Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer three consecutive days, after three days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor has baby. At this year’s March for Life, alongside you for the sake of the un- been granted. PAS the pro-life movement is sending a born in 2020. January 19, 2020 Catholic Times 17 H A P P E N I N G S chastity-related issues followed by Holy Hour. 987 N. Waggoner Road, Blacklick. Program with instructor Mary Koors. 614-224-9522 theme “Rediscover Fasting.” Suggested donation Praise Mass at Church of Our Lady CLASSIFIED Kateri Prayer Circle at St. Mark $5. 614-866-4302 11 a.m., Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal 1 p.m., Aranda Center, St. Mark Church, 324 Gay 22, WEDNESDAY Church, 5225 Refugee Road, Columbus. St., Lancaster. Kateri Prayer Circle meeting to St. Patrick Mass, Refreshments for Students P r a i s e M a s s w i t h u p b e a t c o n t e m p o r a r y m u s i c . Whitehall VFW 8794 BINGO honor St. Kateri Tekakwitha and promote Native 7 and 11:45 a.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. 614-861-1242 4100 E. Main St. Catholic spirituality. Grant Ave., Columbus. Mass, followed by coffee Our Lady of Bethlehem School Open House Polish Mass at Sacred Heart and doughnuts at 7:30 and 12:15 for students 1 to 3 p.m., Our Lady of Bethlehem School and Regular Small Town Bingo will be played every 1 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 893 Hamlet St., at Columbus State Community College and the Childcare, 4567 Olentangy River Road, Columbus. Sunday at 6 p.m. and Tuesday at 7 p.m. Columbus (New time and place). Monthly Mass in Columbus College of Art and Deslgn. 614-224- Open house for parents of prospective students at Doors open at 4 p.m. Sunday and 5 p.m. Tuesday. Polish. 614-221-4323 9522 school which serves students from six months old St. Catherine of Bologna Secular Franciscans Respect Life Mass and Rally for Life to kindergarten. 614-459-8285 Food, refreshments, Instant Bingo tickets available 2 to 4:30 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Church, 10:30 a.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad Community Supper at St. Aloysius Proceeds help support local Veterans Relief Fund 386 Buttles Ave., Columbus. Prayer followed St., Columbus. Bishop Robert Brennan celebrates 2 to 4 p.m., Family center, St. Aloysius Church, by ongoing formation, general meeting and annual diocesan Respect Life Mass, followed at 2165 W. Broad St., Columbus. Free community and VFWOC fellowship. Visitors welcome. 614-895-7792 noon by the annual Rally for Life in the Statehouse supper, open to all. 614-875-5669 Seasons of Hope Bereavement Ministry atrium, sponsored by Greater Columbus Right to St. Catherine of Bologna Secular Franciscans 2 to 4 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Church, 20 E. Life. 2 to 4:30 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Church, Painter/Carpenter Dominion Blvd., Columbus. First meeting of Divine Mercy Chaplet at St. Pius X 386 Buttles Ave., Columbus. Prayer followed six-week Seasons of Hope bereavement ministry 6 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1051 S. Waggoner by ongoing formation, general meeting and Semi-retired support group for those who have lost a loved one, Road, Reynoldsburg. Recital of Chaplet of Divine fellowship. Visitors welcome. 614-895-7792 sponsored by North High Deanery. 614-565-0795 Mercy. 614-866-2859 Scout Day with the Bishop Quality work Taize Evening Prayer at Corpus Christi 3 p.m. Church of the Resurrection, 6300 E. Dublin- Drywall installation and repair 4 to 5 p.m., Corpus Christi Center of Peace, 1111 23, THURSDAY Granville Road, New Albany. Annual Scout Day E. Stewart Ave., Columbus. Evening Prayer Ohio Dominican St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture with the Bishop program sponsored by diocesan Reasonable rates in the style and spirit of the Taize monastic 11 a.m., Matesich Theater, Erskine Hall, Ohio Catholic Committee on Scouting, with Bishop community, with song, silence and reflection. 614- Dominican University, 1216 Sunbury Road, Robert Brennan honoring diocesan Scouts who Insured 512-3731 Columbus. Dr. Anthony Lisska, Denison University have received religious awards. Call 614-601-3950 Prayer Group Meeting at Christ the King philosophy professor, delivers ODU’s annual St. Prayer Group Meeting at Christ the King 5 to 7 p.m., Christ the King Church, 2777 E. Thomas Aquinas lecture. Topic: “Mindfulness and 5 to 7 p.m., Christ the King Church, 2777 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus (enter at daily Mass St. Thomas: Reason and the Good Life.” Followed Livingston Ave., Columbus (enter at daily Mass entrance). Weekly parish prayer group meets. by Mass at 12:15 p.m. in Christ the King chapel of entrance). Weekly parish prayer group meets. for praise, worship, ministry and teaching. Sansbury Hall. 614-251-4453 for praise, worship, ministry and teaching. 614-886-8266 Cenacle at Holy Name 614-886-8266 JANUARY Catechesis at the Cathedral 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., ‘Following Christ’ Program at St. Timothy 17, FRIDAY 6:45 p.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., Columbus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 6 to 8 p.m., St. Timothy Church, 1088 Thomas Millennial Church Conference at St. Matthew Columbus. Father Adam Streitenberger’s series with prayers in the Cenacle format of the Marian Lane, Columbus. First session of seven-week 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Matthew Church, 807 Havens of talks on the Catechism of the Catholic Church Movement of Priests. “Following Christ” evangelizing course for anyone Corners Road, Gahanna. Conference on how the continues. Topic: “What Is the Liturgy?” 614-224- 18 and older, with meal, music, video presentation Church can reach out to the millennial generation 1295 24, FRIDAY and small-group discussion. No charge, Program (people born between 1980 and 1996). Begins St. Pius X Holy Hour Holy Hour at St. Matthew includes half-day retreat on Saturday, March 2. with Mass at 8:30; includes talks by four speakers 7 to 8 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1051 S. Waggoner 7 p.m., St. Matthew Church, 807 Havens Details at www.sttimothychurch.org. from youth ministries throughout the nation, light Road, Reynoldsburg. Quarterly Holy Hour of Corners Road, Gahanna. Monthly Holy Hour with Catechesis at the Cathedral breakfast, and lunch. Sponsored by diocesan Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and prayer Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and prayers 6:45 p.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., evangelization office. Free; register at https:// for the parish, the diocese and the Church in the for reparation, purification and sanctification of the Columbus. Father Adam Streitenberger’s series www.eventbrite.com/e/mcc-columbus-tickets- nation and the world. 614-866-2859 universal Church. 614-471-0212 of talks on the Catechism of the Catholic Church 80113241863?aff=ebdssbdestsearch. continues. Topic: “What Is Baptism?” 614-224- Catholic Singles On Fire for Christ 20, MONDAY 24-26, FRIDAY-SUNDAY 1295 6 p.m., Chapel, Church of the Resurrection, 6300 Martin Luther King Day Program Men’s Retreat at Maria Stein E. Dublin-Granville Road, New Albany. Monthly Noon to 1:30 p.m., Holy Rosary-St. John Church, Maria Stein Spiritual Center, 2365 St. Johns 27, MONDAY meeting of Catholic Singles On Fire for Christ, for 660 S. Ohio Ave., Columbus. Parish’s 35th annual Road, Maria Stein. Men’s retreat led by Father Rosary at St. Pius X anyone older than 35 who is single in the eyes of Martin Luther King Day commemoration. Speaker: Stephen Dominic Hayes, OP, of the Columbus St. 6:30 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1051 S. Waggoner the Catholic Church and seeks to grow in faith, Father Charles Smith, SVD, co-director of the Patrick Priory. Theme: “Becoming a Missionary Road, Reynoldsburg. Recital of Rosary for the sick bring hope to others and share the love of Christ. Bowman Francis Ministry to the African American for Christ.” Cost $170, including meals and private of the parish and all who are ill. 614-866-2859 Begins with prayer and Adoration, followed by community. 614-252-5926 room with bath; $110 Saturday and Sunday only. Bethesda Post-Abortion Healing Ministry dinner at a restaurant. 614-855-1400 ‘Cardinal Madness’ at St. Charles Sponsored by Hilliard St. Brendan Church Knights 6:30 p.m., support group meeting, 2744 Dover 6 p.m., Cavello Center, St. Charles Preparatory of Columbus Council 11208. 614-946-8117 Road, Columbus (Christ the King convent, first 18, SATURDAY School, 2010 E. Broad St., Columbus. “Cardinal building west of church). 614-718-0227, 614-309- Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City Madness” night for fifth- to eighth-grade boys. 25, SATURDAY 2651, 614-309-0157 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., Includes a program about the school, building Admissions Testing at Bishop Hartley Our Lady of Peace Men’s Bible Study Plain City. Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed tours, buffet of wings and sliders, and a basketball Bishop Hartley High School, 1285 Zettler Road, 7 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Church, 20 E. Dominion by rosary and confession. game against Chillicothe. Free; registration Columbus. Admissions testing for Class of 2024. Blvd., Columbus. Bible study of Sunday’s readings. required at [email protected]. For information, go to www.bishop-hartley.org and 19, SUNDAY Mass of Healing at Cathedral click “Admissions” tab. 28, TUESDAY St. Christopher Adult Religious Education 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad Academic Scholarship Test at St. Charles St. Patrick Mass, Refreshments for Students 10 to 11:20 a.m., Library, Trinity Catholic School, St., Columbus. Healing Mass followed by healing 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., St. Charles Preparatory School, 7 and 11:45 a.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. 1440 Grandview Ave., Columbus. Presentation service including Exposition, Benediction and 2010 E. Broad St., Columbus. School’s annual Grant Ave., Columbus. Mass, followed by coffee on the meaning of mysticism and ways to nurture veneration of relic of the True Cross. 614-224- academic scholarship test, open to any eighth- and doughnuts at 7:30 and 12:15 for students the gift of experiencing God, with Catholic Times 1295 grade boy regardless of his high school enrollment at Columbus State Community College and the columnist Mary van Balen. Rosary at St. Pius X status. Columbus College of Art and Deslgn. 614-224- Blessing of St. Gerard Majella at Holy Family 6:30 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1051 S. Waggoner Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City 9522 After 11 a.m. Mass, Holy Family Church, 584 W. Road, Reynoldsburg. Recital of Rosary for the sick 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., Rosary for Life at St. Joan of Arc Broad St., Columbus. Blessing of St. Gerard of the parish and all who are ill. 614-866-2859 Plain City. Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed Following 6 p.m. Mass, St. Joan of Arc Church, Majella, patron of expectant mothers, for all by rosary and confession. 10700 Liberty Road, Powell. Recital of Rosary for women who are pregnant or wish to become 21, TUESDAY Life, sponsored by church’s respect life committee. pregnant. 614-221-1890 Rosary for Life at St. Joan of Arc 26, SUNDAY Angelic Warfare Confraternity at St. Patrick Following 6 p.m. Mass, St. Joan of Arc Church, St. Christopher Adult Religious Education 29, WEDNESDAY Following noon Mass, St. Patrick Church, 280 10700 Liberty Road, Powell. Recital of Rosary for 10 to 11:20 a.m., Library, Trinity Catholic School, Divine Mercy Chaplet at St. Pius X N. Grant Ave., Columbus. Monthly meeting of Life, sponsored by church’s respect life committee. 1440 Grandview Ave., Columbus. Part 1 of five- 6 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1051 S. Waggoner Angelic Warfare Confraternity, with talk on Fasting Program at Shepherd’s Corner week series on Pope Francis’ encyclical Lumen Road, Reynoldsburg. Recital of Chaplet of Divine 6:30 to 8 p.m., Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, Fidei, with Ohio Dominican University theology Mercy. 614-866-2859 Catholic Times 18 January 19, 2020 Birthright honors Secular Franciscan Bishop visits Our Lady of Bethlehem

Sandy Wilcox of Birthright Columbus presented Marilyn Scott (left), a member of the lo- cal St. Catherine of Bologna Fraternity of Secular Franciscans, with a certificate honoring the many crocheting projects she has done over the years for Birthright. Scott, a resident of Mother Angeline McCrory Manor in Columbus, no longer is able to crochet, but many other volunteers donate their crocheting projects to her and she donates them to Birth- right, the world’s first crisis-pregnancy service, which provides counseling, clothing and financial assistance before and after birth to women facing unplanned pregnancies. Scott lives a life of constant prayer as a Secular Franciscan, dedicating one of her daily rosaries to the sanctity of human life and to Birthright volunteers. Birthright has offices in the Students of Columbus Our Lady of Bethlehem School and Childcare welcomed Bishop Rob- Franklinton and Clintonville neighborhoods of Columbus and in New Philadelphia and a ert Brennan on Tuesday, Jan. 7. They heard the bishop read the story of the Three Kings thrift store in Columbus and may be reached at (614) 221-0844 in Columbus or (330) 364- and sang O Little Town of Bethlehem and We Three Kings of Orient with him. They pre- 1752 in New Philadelphia. The Secular Franciscans meet at 2 p.m. on the third Sunday of sented the bishop an ornament made by kindergarten students representing the birth each month at Columbus St. Francis of Assisi Church, 386 Buttles Ave. For more informa- of Jesus. Our Lady of Bethlehem emphasizes early childhood education, serving students tion, call Tim Keller at (614) 895-7792 or Teena Gallagher at (614) 563-7847. from 6 weeks old through kindergarten year-round and offering summer programs for Photo courtesy Elizabeth Bowen students from age 3 through sixth grade. Photo courtesy Our Lady of Bethlehem School January 19, 2020 Catholic Times 19 Society for the Propagation of the Faith membership drive weekend By Leandro M. Tapay year, the funds it collects are to- Diocesan Missions Office Director tally distributed to mission dio- ceses and mission congregations Letter from Bishop Brennan or mission societies spreading The weekend of Jan. 18-19 is a re- Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, disasters. the Gospel in places where peo- During the newal weekend for our membership ple have yet to hear the Good to the Society for the Propagation Through the Society for the Propagation membership News of salvation. of the Faith, we partake in the Church’s drive, let us of the Faith. Our promise of support The membership drive in for the Church’s mission through mission to bring the message of God’s pray for mis- January and the World Mission Kingdom of love, mercy and forgiveness sionaries ev- our prayers, sacrifices and financial Sunday celebration in October donation is the only requirement for “even to the ends of the earth.” erywhere, are the society’s two major col- The weekend of Jan. 18 and 19 is the especially the membership. There is no formal dues lections. In 2018, the Diocese of structure. The event is an opportunity membership drive for the Society for the seven men Columbus contributed $57,099 Propagation of the Faith. With our mem- and women for us to recommit ourselves to partic- for the membership drive and ipate in the mission of the Church to bership, we make a special commitment from the Di- $85,914 for Mission Sun- to the Church’s mission “to all peoples ocese of Co- spread the Gospel to the ends of the day. The society also received earth, as Jesus commanded His disci- $119,101 in miscellaneous gifts and nations” by pledging daily prayer lumbus who ples – and us – to do (Mark 16:15). from our diocese. and financial help to the society. are sharing Members of the society receive the You can touch the world by In more than 1,150 mission dioceses Christ’s Gos- graces of 15,000 Masses celebrated leaving a gift to the Society for worldwide, priests, religious brothers pel message at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican the Propagation of the Faith in and sisters, and lay catechists rely on around the globe. for the members of the society. Thank your will. Your legacy will live the prayers and financial assistance of I am most grateful for your continu- you for your generosity. for generations. Your charity the society’s members. ing generosity and support for the most The Society for the Propagation of will help the Catholic Church The missionaries count on this sup- important task of the Church – evange- the Faith, which is under the direction spread the Gospel to the ends of port as they help young people search lization. of the Vatican’s Congregation for the the earth. A specific amount may for the meaning of life, comfort refugees Evangelization of Peoples, is the main be designated, or you can allo- in their spiritual and material needs, Sincerely yours in Christ, source of support for the 1,150 mis- cate a percentage of your estate. minister to the sick, teach children, pre- sion dioceses in Asia, Africa, the Pa- A qualified attorney can help you pare adults for baptism or bring help to Most Rev. Robert Brennan, DD cific Islands and some regions of Lat- prepare your will or trust. Notify the suffering in times of war and natural Bishop of Columbus in America. The society does not have the diocesan missions office of any investments or savings. Every your bequest so we can include you in our bequest society and People establish bequests for many you during your lifetime, a bequest to keep you updated with our monthly reasons: the society will carry on those princi- newsletter. • In thanksgiving for the bless- ples in a long-term tribute to the pow- The Cross of Christ is a daily reali- ings of life and love er of faith. ty in the poverty of the Congo, Haiti, • To honor deceased loved ones As missions director for the diocese, Bangladesh, Brazil, the Philippines and India, to name a few nations. Catholics • To praise God for the gift of faith I attest that legacies, gifts and bequests suffer for their faith in Vietnam, Rwan- • In gratitude for the opportunities left to the Society for the Propagation da, Sudan and many other countries. of America or of one’s career of the Faith will be used entirely for Your gift through your will or trust to • As an act of spiritual and social the missionary work of the Catholic the Society for the Propagation of the justice Church. Donors and their intentions Faith means life itself to the Church in • In reparation for sins of the past remain in the prayers of missionaries these nations and many others. It is a • As an example of Catholic the world over. I sincerely thank you living tribute to you and a lasting hymn charity for the next generation on behalf of the Church’s missionar- of praise to God. It is a lifeline and a If concern for the poor and the ies and the people they serve. sign of hope for our brothers and sis- ters who cry to God for help. spread of the Gospel are important to local news, continued from Page 15 is scheduled to begin during the fall Wilderness Outreach plans tion of Mass. Mountains in Washington from Aug. 2020 semester. Courses will be com- four expeditions This year’s first expedition will be 7 to 16, They will help the U.S. For- pleted in eight-week sessions, with The Wilderness Outreach organiza- to the Rogue River Wilderness Trail est Service in the Mount Baker Sno- two courses per semester and six per tion is sponsoring four wilderness ex- in Oregon from May 29 to June 7. qualmie National Forest. The staging year, including the summer. It can be peditions to Western states in the late Participants will perform work re- site will be Seattle. completed in as little as two years. spring and summer for Catholic men quested by the federal Bureau of Land The final expedition for 2020 will The program’s interim director, Dr. who want to become stronger physi- Management. Medford, Oregon will be to the Ansel Adams Wilderness in Andrew Jones, said that while oth- cally and spiritually through the dis- be the staging site for the expedition. California from Aug. 28 to Sept. 6, er universities have Catholic studies ciplines of worship, work, asceticism, Wilderness Outreach’s 50th expedi- with participants doing rock work in programs, Franciscan’s is the only leadership and brotherhood. Each ex- tion will take place from July 17 to 26 to the “cathedral of granite” in the Sier- one completely online. pedition lasts for 10 days, from Friday the Platte River Wilderness in Wyoming. ra Nevada Mountains. The expedition For more information, contact Thomas of one week to Sunday of the next, This will be the organization’s fifth trip will stage out of Fresno, California. Weishaar at [email protected] or and combines outdoor activity with to the site to build and clear trails. It will For more information, go to www. (740) 283-4410, or go to spt.franciscan. frequent prayer and the daily celebra- stage out of Laramie, Wyoming. wilderness.outreach.net or call John edu/programs/ma-in-catholic-studies. The men will return to the Cascade Bradford at (614) 679-6761. Almost 1 in every 5 Almost children born in1 Ohioin liveevery in poverty. 5 Toochildren many moms can’t afford born to keep their in babies Ohio in clean, dry live diapers. 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