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The of 12, 2020 JOSEPH CATHEDRAL Monthly Prayer Intention of Pope Francis: January 212 East Broad Street + Columbus, Ohio 43215 Promotion of World Peace Phone (614) 224-1295 + Fax (614) 241-2534 We pray that , followers of other religions, and all people of www.saintjosephcathedral.org goodwill may promote peace and justice in the world. www.cathedralmusic.org Check us out on www.facebook.com Scheduling Mass Intentions One of the greatest acts of charity is to pray for the living and the + Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan dead, and the greatest and most powerful prayer we have is the Mass of the Diocese of Columbus since the fruits of the Mass are the very fruits of ’ redemption. + Most Reverend Frederick F. Campbell Mass stipends (offerings) are $10.00 each; only one offering per Mass. Bishop Emeritus of Columbus All Masses are scheduled by calling the Parish Office; intentions will be + Most Reverend James A. Griffin listed as below. Bishop Emeritus of Columbus Mass, Liturgy, Sacrament and Devotion Schedule; Priests and Deacons Very Reverend Robert J. Kitsmiller Mass Intentions Cathedral Rector; Judicial Vicar and Judge, Diocesan Tribunal Vigil Mass ~ Saturday, January 11 Reverend Cyrus M. Haddad 5:15 p.m. Intentions of Cristina Alvarez Parochial Vicar Reverend Adam A. Streitenberger, OFS Sunday, January 12 ~ THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD Parochial Vicar, Administrator for Sacred Heart Parish; :1-4, 6-7; Acts 10: 34-38; :13-17 Bishop’s Coordinator for Evangelization 8:00 a.m. The Intention of Alyssa Abrigg Reverend Hilary C. Ike 10:30 a.m. The Souls of Carl & Barbara Burck In Residence; Defender of the Bond, Diocesan Tribunal; 12:30 p.m. Gina Michelle Noelle Chaplain, Nigerian Community 5:15 p.m. For the Living and Deceased Members of the Reverend Michael J. Kelly Cathedral Pontifical College Josephinum Reverend Mr. James Gorski Monday, January 13 ~ Saint Hilary Permanent Deacon; [email protected] 1 Samuel 1:1-8; :14-20 Reverend Mr. Thomas Johnston 7:30 a.m. Intentions of Sarah Stollenwerk Permanent Deacon (Retired); [email protected] 12:05 p.m. The Soul of William Carle

Staff Tuesday, January 14 Mr. Michael Agriesti 1 Samuel 1:9-20; Mark 1:21-28 Business Manager; [email protected] 7:30 a.m. The Intentions of Carol Stollenwerk & Family Ms. Carol Stollenwerk 12:05 p.m. Stephanie Kaylor Administrative Assistant; [email protected] Wednesday, January 15 Ms. Bobbie Meyers 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 19-20; Mark 1:29-39 PT Administrative Assistant; [email protected] 7:30 a.m. Intentions of Fr. Robert Kitsmiller Mr. Jake Neal 12:05 p.m. Souls of Charles & Thomas Jones Director of RCIA and Religious Education; 5:15 p.m. Stephanie Kaylor [email protected] Holy Hour and Confessions follow Mass; Benediction at 6:40 p.m.

Dr. Richard K. Fitzgerald Thursday, January 16 Director of Music; 1 Samuel 4:1-11; Mark 1:40-45 [email protected] 7:30 a.m. The Intentions of Fr. Mike Lumpe Ms. Nicole Simental Holy Hour and Confessions: 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Principal Organist and Assistant Director of Music 12:05 p.m. The Intentions of Fr. Adam Steitenberger Ms. Sarah Wilson Friday, January 17 ~ Saint Anthony Wedding Coordinator; [email protected] 1 Samuel 8:4-7, 10-22a; :1-12 Mr. Phil Renico 7:30 a.m. The Intentions of Fr. Ryan Schmit Maintenance 12:05 p.m. The Conversion of Sinners

Mr. Devan Kline Saturday, January 18 Maintenance 5:15 p.m. Intentions of Fr. Hilary Ike 1 Regular Schedule of Masses, Liturgies, Sunday Vigil Mass (Saturday) 5:15 p.m.; Sunday Masses: 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 5:15 p.m. Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday: 7:30 a.m. and 12:05 p.m.; also Wednesday evening at 5:15 p.m. Masses on Holy Days of Obligation and on Holidays will be listed, as they occur, on the previous page.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m. | Tuesday 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Wednesday 5:45 p.m.-6:45 p.m. | Thursday 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament ~ Two Weekly Holy Hours Wednesday, 5:45 p.m.-6:45 p.m. | Thursday, 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Closed Saturday, Sunday, and on major holidays

New Parishioner Registration Welcome to Cathedral, the Mother of the Diocese of Columbus! We are glad that you are here and invite you to become part of our parish family to be nourished by both Word and Sacrament, and also to become involved in one or more of our parish ministries. To become a registered member you can pick up a form by the main entrance of our historic church, stop by the Sacristy after Mass, visit our web site, or contact us through the parish office. Welcome! The Sacraments Baptism, Reconciliation/Confession, First Communion, , Matrimony, of the Sick, . Please read the information provided in this bulletin about all seven Sacraments available at Saint Joseph Cathedral, including contact information, necessary preparations, and scheduling. Outreach to Helping the Homeless and Needy in Downtown Columbus Twice-Daily Food Distribution at Saint Joseph Cathedral (614-224-1295) Saint Lawrence Haven, on the grounds of Holy Cross Church ~ Heather Swiger ([email protected]) Joint Office for Inner-city Needs (J.O.I.N.) ~ (614-241-2530) Saint Joseph Cathedral Music Cathedral Concert Series: Sunday, February 16 at 3:00 p.m. ~ CHRISTOPHER YOUNG, ORGANIST Offices, Programs and Services of the Diocese of Columbus For Diocesan Offices, please call (614) 228-2457 during regular business hours, or visit www.columbuscatholic.org.

Of Note This Week Sunday, January 12 ~ BAPTISM OF THE LORD • 7:00 a.m. – PSR, Undercroft • 11:30 a.m. – Workshop for MCs in Fulcher Room • 11:30 a.m. – RCIA, Undercroft Catechesis from the • 6:45 p.m. – Catechesis from the Cathedral in the Cathedral Cathedral: Monday, January 13 No events or meetings scheduled

Tuesday, January 14 Come join Fr. Adam No events or meetings scheduled Streitenberger on a tour of Wednesday, January 15 the Catechism of the Catholic • 6:30 p.m. – RCIA in Undercroft & Cathedral Church. On Sunday January 12 Thursday, January 16 No events or meetings scheduled at 6:45 p.m. in the Cathedral, Friday, January 17 Fr. Adam will explain “Why • 6:00 p.m. – Wedding Rehearsal: Lottridge – Chockron do we worship?” Saturday, January 18 • 9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon – Liturgical Minister Refresher Session • 2:30 p.m. – Wedding: Lottridge – Chockron 2 Daily Server/Lector 7:30 a.m. 12:05 p.m. Wednesday, 5:15 p.m. for the week of January 13 Angelita Canlas Matthew Minix Bernie Schluter

THIS SUNDAY’S MINISTRY SCHEDULE THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD ~ JANUARY 11 & 12 Vigil ~ 5:15 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. Leader of Sharon Reichard MC Brett Adema Altar Servers Tom Boor JP Pacis Laura Battocletti Jim Desmond Still Sherri Dembinski Bonnie Maupin April Taylor Christian Haryanto Bryce Still Nick Chmielewski Dave Simmons Roger Djagli Cameron Krisiewicz Trey Still Lisa Emrich Lisa Dalton Genesis Djagli Bill Pickens Steve Peishel Lector – One Josie Gonot Deborah Duffey Steven Krakowka Ed Hueckel Jennifer Krisiewicz Lector – Two Michele Kenefick Mary Beth Gallant Sharon Reichard Al Sorichetti Peggy Frank Jan Bans Helen Leppla Susan Franano Joel Naseman Jennifer Krisiewicz Michele Kenefick Deborah Duffey Sharon Reichard Bobbie Meyers Peggy Frank Kathleen Tourgeman Mary Beth Gallant Felecia Krakowka Lynne Broussard Cristina Alvarez Steven Krakowka Bill Pickens Evelina Horner Jim Desmond Steve Horner Christian Haryanto Carrie Boor

Lead Hospitality Kathleen Tourgeman Helen Leppla Carrie Boor Ken Broussard Gordian Igwilo Hospitality/Ushers Jan Bans Michael Elton Judy Bateman Ashlin Naseman Cristina Alvarez Trish Kehl Marcela Estevez Joel Naseman Kip Curtis Pam Jurgens

NEXT SUNDAY’S MINISTRY SCHEDULE THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ JANUARY 18 & 19 Vigil ~ 5:15 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. Leader of Rosary Ron Pizzuti MC Jim Desmond Altar Servers Bonnie Maupin Steve Peishel Tom Boor Battocletti Brett Adema Dave Simmons Nick Chmielewski Brendan Elchynski Christian Haryanto Lisa Dalton Sherri Dembinski Jessica Buck Dan Jurgens Lector – One Josie Gonot Deborah Duffey Garick Lisa Emrich Bill Pickens Lector – Two JP Pacis Mary Beth Gallant Laura Wagner Eucharist JP Pacis Helen Leppla Susan Franano Florence Bannerman Ed Hueckel Trish Kehl Deborah Duffey Sharon Reichard Betsy Decillis Cristina Alvarez Jan Bans Mary Beth Gallant Barbara Garick Lisa Emrich Brett Adema David Garick Christian Haryanto Laura Wagner Bill Pickens Michael Wagner Ann Pizzuti Ron Pizzuti

Lead Hospitality Trish Kehl Helen Leppla Pam Jurgens Ken Broussard Ed Hueckel Hospitality/Ushers Jan Bans Michael Elton Frank Ruddy Betsy Decillis Cristina Alvarez Marcela Estevez Kip Curtis 3 The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord concludes our Season. This feast also takes the place of the First Sunday of Ordinary Time. We are in Year A of the Sunday Lectionary Cycle, reading mostly from the of St. Matthew. The weekday Lectionary Cycle is taken from Year II.

In today’s Gospel passage from Matthew, a dove is seen descending upon Jesus representing the . The voice of the Father is then heard “this is my beloved son, with you I am well pleased.” As we have seen throughout the Christmas Season, Jesus is once again revealed as the Son of to those who witnessed this event. Through His own Baptism, Jesus provides the sacramental model for us to enter into a new relationship with the life of God. Jesus commands the Church to baptize (:19). In Baptism, God sanctifies us and gives us the gift of the Holy Spirit. The outward sign of Baptism also makes known to the baptized and those who witness it that we are also beloved sons and daughters of God with whom He is well pleased. The Holy Spirit descends upon us as well and we become a new creation in . This is the wonderful new life that we are given and which we should cherish and guard from the evil of the world. We also give this life to our children in their Baptism. It must be protected until they claim it as their own. The Church even gives this gift to infants. If you have not had your children baptized, I encourage you to contact our office to go over the steps that you need to take to give this great gift to them.

At all the Masses this weekend, members of our parish will have spoken to you about the need for parishioners to fulfill special roles in the Mass. As you know, we have hospitality ministers at the backdoor at every Mass greeting people as they enter, handing out programs and bulletins, answering questions about the Cathedral and guiding people to seats. We also have readers who proclaim the first and second readings before and address petitions to the people. We also need altar servers to assist the priest at Mass and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion to help distribute Holy Communion to the faithful. These roles are usually filled by Catholics who have been fully initiated into the Church, live a life in conformity with the Gospel and the Church’s teachings, especially being married in the Church. If you think you are called to one of these roles, than I encourage you to contact Michael Elton after Mass or by e-mail at [email protected] or you may speak to me as well. Know that I am very grateful for your participation at Mass. Whether you feel you can fulfill one of these roles or you participate at Mass every Sunday with your prayers and your voice, you make fuller the at worship. May the God of peace make you perfect in holiness (I Thess. 5:23a).

Fr. Kitsmiller

4 + A Life in Christ through the Sacraments at Saint Joseph Cathedral +

“Every encounter with Christ, who in the Sacraments gives us salvation, invites us to ‘go’ and communicate to others the salvation that we have been able to see, to touch, to encounter and to receive, and which is truly credible because it is love. In this way, the Sacraments spur us to be missionaries, and to carry the Gospel into every setting…” ~Pope Francis, November 6, 2013 Sacrament of Baptism Congratulations on the planned baptism of your child! Saint Joseph Cathedral welcomes her families to celebrate with great faith and joy the baptism of their children and are pleased to be the Church where this first Sacrament will be celebrated. The Sacrament of Baptism is administered immediately following the 12:30 p.m. Mass. If this is your first child, both parents must participate in our Baptism Workshop prior to the Baptism of your child. The Workshop is also recommended for any godparent who has not previously taken a baptism workshop. Please register in advance (no walk-ins) for the workshop and also to schedule the baptism of your child by calling Carol at (614) 224-1295, or via e-mail at [email protected]. Selecting a godparent or sponsor: The duties of godparents are more than ceremonial. The principal responsibility of a godparent is to give witness to the Catholic faith by his or her words and actions, thus parents need to findpracticing Catholics to faithfully serve in the role as godparents. Sacrament of Reconciliation Why should we confess our ? The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a sacrament of healing and a sacrament of conversion, returning us to the Father after our . We are to confess serious sins at least once a year; those aware of committing a mortal sin must receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation before receiving Holy Communion. The Church also encourages us to go to confession more frequently, in order that we might deepen our relationship with God, grow in humility and virtue, and help us to avoid future sin. (Catechism of the , No. 1458) Please refer to the bulletin for the availability and locations of this grace-filled Sacrament. The Sacrament of Reconciliation schedule is located on the inside front of this bulletin.

Sacrament of Matrimony Congratulations on your engagement! Your decision to enter into the relationship of married life is a sign of love, hope and strength for the entire community. We support you in your commitment for a faithful and lifelong Christian marriage. Couples wishing to marry at Saint Joseph Cathedral may request setting a date to be married ensuring that the following are completed: • Couple contacts the Parish Office and schedules a meeting with one of the clergy of the Cathedral; • Couple meets with the clergy, completes an initial interview, and explore the couple’s freedom to marry; • Clergy discusses any obstacles that may exist before the couple is free to marry and confirms a date; • Couple agrees to comply fully with the established Marriage guidelines at Saint Joseph Cathedral. For initial marriage inquiries, the couple needs to contact Sarah Wilson at [email protected].

The Eucharist ~ First Holy Communion The Eucharist is the most special sacrament, in which the Body and Blood of Christ Himself is contained, offered and received, and by which the Church constantly lives and grows. Adults receiving the Eucharist for the first time generally takes place at the Vigil Mass. Preparation for children is made through the Catechesis of the program, for adults preparation is through the RCIA program. For information about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (PSR Program) or for Adult Catechesis (RCIA) please contact Jake Neal at [email protected]. Sacrament of Confirmation Confirmation is one of the sacraments of initiation, along with Baptism and Eucharist. Preparation for children is made through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program, for adults preparation is through the RCIA program. For information about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (PSR Program) or about Catechesis for Adults (RCIA) please contact Jake Neal at jneal@ saintjosephcathedral.org

Sacrament of ; Pastoral Care of the Sick The priests will administer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick to any Catholic who is facing serious illness, is preparing for surgery, is elderly, is chronically ill, or who is nearing death, by calling the parish offices. In addition to Anointing, those desiring to receive the Eucharist at home, at a hospital or nursing facility can contact Deacon Thom Johnston at (614) 267-1903 or [email protected]. For emergency sacramental anointing, please contact the Cathedral by calling (614) 224-1295; never send an e-mail requesting emergency sacraments. Sacrament of Holy Orders ~ Religious and Consecrated Life Please contact Fr. Paul Noble, Director of Vocations, at (614) 221-5565, or [email protected]. 5

Jesus Sanctifies the Water The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord By Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Ph.D.

At first glance, the scene makes little sense. John’s strident call to repentance provokes an overwhelming response. People of all shapes and sizes flock to him in the wilderness. They are baptized in the as a sign of repentance and cleansing. Suddenly, out of the crowd steps John’s cousin, Jesus. Wait a minute. What’s Jesus, the sinless one, doing in a crowd of repenting sinners? What’s he doing coming forward to be baptized by John, who is by his own admission, is inferior to his cousin? Jesus does not enter the water to be sanctified. No, the Holy One enters the water to sanctify. He empowers the water to become no longer just an outward sign, but a vehicle of the Holy Spirit bringing inner cleansing, rebirth, and transformation. Here Jesus institutes the sacrament of Christian baptism, something essentially different and greater than the baptism of John, which foreshadowed it. Immediately after coming out of the water, the Spirit descends upon him in the form of a dove. Now another sacrament is instituted by Christ, the sacrament of confirmation or, as the Eastern churches call it, chrismation. Notice that as the Spirit descends upon Jesus, the Father announces from heaven that this is His beloved Son. Here we have a majestic revelation of the Most Holy , one God in three persons. Then notice that Peter, speaking of this event in Acts 10:37, calls it Jesus’ “anointing.” In the , people were anointed with a special type of perfumed olive oil called “chrism” which was stored in a bull’s horn, a symbol of strength. The first people to be so anointed in the Old Testament were priests, authorized to offer sacrifice on behalf of the people. Then came prophets, anointed to proclaim God’s challenging and energizing word. Finally kings were anointed by God to save their people from their enemies. Actually, the reigning king of Judah was called the anointed one, “messiah” in Hebrew or, in Greek, “Christ.” So this feast is Jesus’ “name day.” Of course he is the Word made flesh, full of the Spirit, and savior of Israel from the moment of his conception. But on this day, the Spirit anoints his human nature in a new way, empowering and equipping him for battle, for his mission to smash the oppressive powers of sin, Satan, and death, and to lead his people into freedom. He is anointed or “christened” not just as Savior-King, but as perfect prophet who speaks God’s final word, and perfect priest who offers the perfect sacrifice taking away all sin. Some wonder why we need the sacrament of confirmation. To some it appears to be an afterthought, as anticlimactic. After all, we receive the Spirit in baptism and receive Christ bodily in the Eucharist. So what else do we get when we are confirmed? Simple. We receive our mission and the power to carry it out. For being a “Christian” is not about just “getting saved.” It’s about sharing in Christ’s anointing to transform the world. The mission is an essential part of the package, not an option. That’s why we are called “Christians” or anointed ones. It is not just priests and religious who are supposed to make it happen. Every single one of us is called and anointed. And that’s why confirmation is one of the essential sacraments of initiation. Without it, one is not fully incorporated into the Church, which is a missionary community. The question for those of us who have received this power-packed sacrament is this – what are we doing with it?

Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio is a noted theologian, author and speaker. His writings have been published in the international ournal COMMUNIO, ABINGDON’S DICTIONARY OF BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION, THE TABLET, CATHOLIC DIGEST, OUR SUNDAY VISITOR, and Catholic News Service’s syndicated column "Faith Alive." This article is made available courtesy o The ntegrated Catholic Faith. 6

Calling to mind the graces of our own Baptism By Fr. d Broom, M

The Christmas season ends with the Feast of the aptism of Our ord and Savior Jesus Christ in the Jordan iver in his th year, given by Saint John the aptist. The clouds were rent asunder, the dove alighted upon Jesus and the voice of the heavenly Father could be heard clearly “This is my beloved Son in whom am well pleased.”t.

The aptism of Our ord and Savior Jesus Christ summons all of us who have received the great gift and grace of the Sacrament of aptism to renew our own baptismal promises. isten and meditate on the profound but simple words taken from the Catechism o the Catholic Church on the Sacrament of aptism “Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua, and the door that gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are reed rom sin and reborn as sons o od we become members o Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission Baptism is the sacrament o regeneration through water and the word.” Catechism o the Catholic Church

Spiritually and supernaturally, it all started at the moment of our own baptism when the minister poured water on our forehead and pronounced the words “I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”

The graces were a deluge, to say the least. isten to all that happened the day and moment of your aptism Transformed into , brother to Jesus Christ, intimate Friend of the Holy Spirit, temple and of the lessed Trinity—all of these personal graces we receive in relationship to the lessed Trinity when baptized. However, more graces and gifts descended in an invisible but very real way. The following are the many virtues that our soul was imbued with in the moment of aptism the three of faith, hope, and charity then the moral or cardinal virtues also justice, temperance, prudence, and fortitude. And then, at the same time we received the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit Wisdom, knowledge, understanding, counsel, fortitude, piety and fear of the ord.

If that were not enough in the moment of aptism we became members of the Church, the ystical ody of Christ, eorcised of the presence of the malignant enemy. With aptism too we receive the right and privilege to the many heavenly inspirations that comes from God’s spirit and if we live out our baptismal promises one day eternal life is ours How generous the good God is

Given that it all started spiritually with aptism we are called to live out our own baptism by renouncing the devil and his seductions also we are called to renounce the world and its allurements as well as the base promptings of our lower nature that we call the flesh. In a word, from aptism we are all called to pursue a life of holiness, calling to mind the words of Jesus who said “Be holy as your heavenly Father is holy.” t What then might be some concrete ways that we can call to mind our baptism or the baptism of our family members and live out with greater energy and intent the responsibilities that flow from the great Sacrament of aptism. We will offer a five for your meditation, reflection as well as practical application in your daily walk with the ord Jesus who was baptized in the Jordan leaving an eample for us

1. Baptism of Jesus. very year that we celebrate the aptism of Jesus and the priest, in the contet of the Holy Sacrifice of the ass, blesses the people with holy water. We should renew our own baptismal commitment with faith, fervor and commitment to renounce sin and follow Jesus with a determined determination. We should strive to leave the dead leaven of sin and live in the holiness of the light of Christ, who indeed is the ight of the world.

2. Parents and Children’s Baptism. It could be a very powerful teaching and catechetical moment for parents—especially for the little ones—to celebrate the aptism date of their child the same way they would celebrate their natural birthday. Indeed, baptism is our second birth. Why not buy a cake and light the candles—according to the number of years and celebrate the spiritual birth of your child. However, this should all be done in the contet of faith and catechesis. arents can use this moment to eplain what aptism is, what it does to our soul and the responsibilities that flow from the Sacrament of aptism

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. he in the Crss. ain the sin of the cross with both faith and reverence can be an efficacious means by which our awareness of the acrament of aptism can be enhanced he reat armelite mystic Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity’s basic charism was a keen and acute awareness of the most Blessed Trinity livin in her soul throuh race herefore every time we mae the sin of the rinity and say “In the name of the ather, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” we can call to mind our dinity from aptism that we are sons of God the ather a brother to esus hrist and a close friend to the oly pirit ndeed how many sins would we avoid committin with our bodies—temples of the lessed rinity—if we only were aware of our dinity and destiny ot only are we livin of the rinity startin at aptism but our eternal destiny is to live in the bosom of the lessed rinity for all eternity

. l ater. very hristianatholic family should have holy water in their homes etter yet would be to have holy water and a little holy water font in all bedrooms herefore upon comin or leavin every member of the family could bless himself with holy water for protection aainst the evil spirits and for the grace to live according to the dignity that flows from our Baptism. Holy water is a “holy” reminder of God in our lives

. Parents dparents eall and ie r espnsiilit. Godparents of a baptied child or adult represent a much more etensive family—that we belon to the hurch which is the family of God mon the many roles of the odparents let us hihliht two primary roles rayer—Godparents should pray for their odchildren hopefully every day at least a ail ary better yet a osary Good eample— odparents are called to live out the symbolism of the lihted candle—that is to say they are called to radiate the liht of ood eample in all they say and do ood eample has a powerful influence on others thin of the eample of lessed other eresa of alcutta as well as aint ope ohn aul —what burnin torches in a world immersed in the darness of sin arents have a more etensive and serious role and responsibility than the odparents rue parents must pray and ive ood eample to their children but they must o way beyond these two roles arents also are called to educate their children and in all aspects character human formation the formation of the mind heart will and soul n a word parents should form their children to be ecellent citiens of this world and future citiens of the in of heaven

n conclusion let us call to mind our reat dinity and our reat destiny and it all starts at the moment we received the acrament of aptism inity e are temples of the most lessed rinity once baptied estiny ur end oal in life is to be united with the lessed rinity forever in heaven ay ur ady who is the auhter of God the ather the other of God the on and the mystical pouse of the oly pirit attain for us the race to live out to the fullest etent the acrament of aptism in our lives

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8 THE MEANING AND USES OF HOLY WATER By Fr. William Saunders

Traditionally, we have placed fonts of holy water near the entrances of our churches. This placement and usage corresponds actually to Old Testament Jewish practices of purification: The Book of Leviticus prescribed various ritual purifications using water to remove the “uncleanness” associated, for instance, with coming into contact with a dead body, menstruation, childbirth, or leprosy (cf. Leviticus 12-15). A person also purified himself with water before entering the Temple precincts, offering prayer and sacrifice, and eating. For this reason, in the Courtyard of the Priests (the area before the actual Temple building) was the Laver, an immense bronze basin filled with water. Here the priests purified their hands and feet before offering sacrifices at the nearby altar, bathed before entering the Temple itself, and also drew water for other purifications prescribed in Jewish rituals. Interestingly, the Qumran community, located near the Dead Sea and responsible for producing the Dead Sea scrolls, also had purification pools for the cleansing not only of external “uncleanness” but also of sin. We too have fonts filled with holy water for blessings for three reasons: as a sign of repentance of sin, for protection from evil, and as a reminder of our Baptism. The repentance of sin symbolized in the washing with water is reflected in Psalm 50: “Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness; in the greatness of your compassion wipe out my offense. Thoroughly wash me from my guilt and of my sin cleanse me. Cleanse me of sin with hyssop that I may be purified; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow” (3-4, 9). (Hyssop, incidentally, is a small bush used for sprinkling water). Remember too how St. John the Baptizer called all to conversion using a ritual washing of water to signify the repentance of sin and purification. These actions have been incorporated into our own Mass. In the Penitential Rite, one of the options is the Asperges, which includes the Rite of Blessing and Sprinkling with Holy Water. As the priest passes through the congregation sprinkling them with the holy water, they customarily chant the Asperges Me, which is based on Psalm 50. In all, each person again makes an act of repentance of sin. Second, holy water protects us against evil. In the prayer of blessing of water in the Sacramentary, we read: “Lord, God Almighty, creator of all life, of body and soul, we ask you to bless this water: as we use it in faith forgive our sins and save us from all illness and the power of evil. Lord, in your mercy give us living water, always springing up as a fountain of salvation; free us, body and soul, from every danger, and admit us to your presence in purity of heart.” Finally, holy water reminds us of our Baptism, when by the invocation of the Holy Trinity and the pouring of holy water, we were set free from and all sin, infused with sanctifying grace, incorporated into the Church, and given the title son or daughter of God. In making the sign of the cross with the holy water, we are mindful that we are called to renew those baptismal promises of rejecting Satan, all his works, and all his empty promises, and to profess our credal faith. Once again, we repent of sin, so that we can offer our prayers and worship to God with pure and contrite hearts. Just as water and blood flowed from the Sacred Heart of our Lord as He hung upon the cross — signifying the great sacraments of Baptism and Holy Eucharist, the taking of holy water and making the sign of the cross remind us of our Baptism in preparation for the reception of the Holy Eucharist. Never should we doubt the power of this great sacramental. St. Teresa of Avila in her autobiography, The Book of Her Life, wrote of the power of holy water: “I was once in an oratory, and [the devil] appeared to me in an abominable form at my left side. Because he spoke to me, I looked particularly at his mouth — which was most frightening. It seemed that a great flame, all bright without shadow, came forth from his body. He told me in a terrifying way that I had really freed myself from his hands but that he would catch me with them again. I was struck with great fear and blessed myself as best I could; he disappeared, but returned right away. This happened to me twice. I didn’t know what to do. There was some holy water there, and I threw it in that direction; he never returned again. ... I often experience that there is nothing the devils flee from more — without returning — than holy water” (Chapter 31). Upon the testimony of such a great saint, we see the importance not only of pausing to bless ourselves with holy water as we enter and leave Church but also of having holy water available in our homes.

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“What page, what passage of the inspired books of the Old and New Testaments is not the truest of guides for human life?” ~Saint Benedict, from the le of Saint enedit

“As we begin this new year, let us ask ourselves: Do I know how to see with the heart? Do I know how to look at people with the heart? Do I take to heart the people with whom I live? Or do I tear them down by gossip? And above all, do I put the Lord at the center of my heart, or other values, other interests, like advancement, riches, power? Only if we take life to heart will we know how to take care and overcome the indifference all around. So let us ask for the grace to live this year with the desire to take others to heart and to care for them. ~POPE FRANCIS, HOMILY EXCERPT, JANUARY 1, 2020

Monday, January 13 ~ First Week in Ordinary Time Saint Hilary of Poitiers, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Holy Gospel: Mark 1:14-20 After ohn had been arrested, esus came to proclaiming the Gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel.” As he passed by the , he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you .” Then they left their nets and followed him. He walked along a little farther and saw James, the son of ebedee, and his brother ohn. They too were in a boat mending their nets. Then he called them. So they left their father ebedee in the boat along with the hired men and followed him.

Meditation: The good news of esus Christ is uite simple: peace ( of relationship with God, hope (the hope of resurrection and heaven, truth (Gods word is true and reliable, promise (he rewards those who seek him, immortality (God gives everlasting life, and the good news of salvation (liberty from sin and freedom to live as sons and daughters of God. In announcing the good news, esus made two simple demands: repent and believe. epentance reuires a life change, a change of mind, sorrow for sin and its conseuences, a hatred of sin and a firm resolution to avoid it in the future. The Lord gives us grace to see sin for what is really is a reection of his love and wisdom and a refusal to do what is good and in accord with his will. His grace brings pardon and help for turning away from everything that would keep us from his love. To believe is to take esus at his word and to recognize that God loved us so much that he sent his only begotten Son to free us from bondage to fear and sin. God made the supreme sacrifice of his Son on the cross he invites us in love to surrender our lives to him.

Prayer: Grant, we pray, almighty God, that we may rightly understand and truthfully profess the divinity of your Son, which the Bishop Saint Hilary taught with such constancy. Through our Lord esus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Contemplation: hen esus preached the truths of the gospel he called others to follow as his disciples and he gave them a mission – to catch people for the kingdom of God. hat kind of disciples did he choose egular, ordinary people, daytoday people – in this particular case, fishermen. In the choice of the first apostles we see a characteristic feature of esus work: he chose very ordinary people, non professionals, who had no wealth or position. They were chosen from the common people who did ordinary things, had no special education, and no social advantages. esus wanted ordinary people who could take an assignment and do it etraordinarily well. He chose these individuals, not for what they were, but for what they would be capable of becoming under his direction and power. hen the Lord calls us to serve, we must not think we have nothing to offer. The Lord takes what ordinary people, like us, can offer and uses it for greatness in his kingdom. o you let God work through you and in you for his glory

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Tuesday, January 14 ~ First Week in Ordinary Time

Holy Gospel: Mark 1:21-28 Jesus came to with his followers, and on the Sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught. The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes. In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit; he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of ? Have you come to destroy us I know who you are–the Holy One of God!” Jesus rebuked him and said, “Quiet! Come out of him!” The unclean spirit convulsed him and with a loud cry came out of him. All were amaed and asked one another, “What is this? A new teaching with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him.” His fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee.

Meditation: Ask yourself a couple of very simple questions: Do you believe that God’s word has power to change and transform your life And are you eager to hear and believe the word of God hen Jesus taught he spoke with authority. He spoke the word of God as no one had spoken it before. hen the Rabbis taught they supported their statements with uotes from other authorities. The prophets spoke with delegated authority – “Thus says the Lord.” When Jesus spoke he needed no authorities to back his statements. He was authority incarnate – the ord of God made flesh. hen he spoke, God spoke. hen he commanded even the demons obeyed. Do you respond to God’s commands as God wants you to

Prayer: Attend to the pleas of your people with heavenly care, ord, we pray, that they may see what must be done and gain strength to do what they have seen. Through our ord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Contemplation: Saint Augustine once remarked that the “devils confessed Christ, but lacking charity it availed nothing...They confessed a sort of faith, but without love. Hence they were devils.” We must always remember that faith is mighty, but without love faith profits nothing ref. Corinthians . True faith works through love ref. Galalatians : and abounds in hope ref. Romans :. That is why faith is both a free gift of God and the free assent of our will to the whole truth that God has revealed. To live, grow, and persevere in the faith to the end, we must nourish it with the word of God. The ord gives us his Holy Spirit to enlighten our minds that we may grow in his truth and in the knowledge of his great love for each of us. If we approach God’s word submissively, with an eagerness to do everything the ord desires, we are in a much better position to learn what God wants to teach us through his word. Are you eager to be taught by the ord and, once taught by Christ, to conform your minds and hearts and your very life according to the ord of the ord

Wednesday, January 15 ~ First Week in Ordinary Time

Holy Gospel: Mark 1:29-39 n leaving the synagogue Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. Simon’s motherinlaw lay sick with a fever. They immediately told him about her. He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. Then the fever left her and she waited on them. hen it was evening, after sunset, they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons. The whole town was gathered at the door. He cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he drove out many demons, not permitting them to speak because they knew him. Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.” He told them, “Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come.” So he went into their synagogues, preaching and driving out demons throughout the whole of Galilee.

Meditation: e all have challenges, but how we deal with them is important. ho do you take your troubles to A selfhelp book An advice columnist A T talk show host hat about Christ Jesus disciples freely brought their troubles to him because they found him ready and able to deal with any difficulty, affliction, or sickness which they encountered. hen Simon brought Jesus to his home, his motherinlaw was instantly healed because Jesus heard Simon’s prayer. Saint reflects on this passage: “Can you imagine Jesus standing before your bed and you continue sleeping? It is absurd that you would remain in bed in his presence. here is Jesus He is already here offering himself to us. ‘In the middle,’ he says, ‘among you he stands, whom you do not recognize’ (ref. :26) ‘The kingdom of God is in your midst’ (ref. Mark 1:1. aith beholds Jesus among us. If we are unable to seie his hand, let us prostrate ourselves at his feet. If we are unable to reach his head, let us wash his feet with our tears. ur repentance is the perfume of the Savior. See how costly is the compassion of the Savior.”

Prayer: Attend to the pleas of your people with heavenly care, ord, we pray, that they may see what must be done and gain strength to do what they have seen. Through our ord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

12 Contemplation: Do you allow Jesus to be first in your life? Do you make the Lord and healer number one in your personal life, family, and community, especially in times of trial, challenge, fears and aniety? Learn to approach Christ with epectant faith. Gods healing power restores us not only to health but to active service and care of others. There is no trouble he does not want to help us with and there is no bondage he cant set us free from.

Thursday, January 16 ~ First Week in Ordinary Time

Holy Gospel: Mark 1:40-45 A leper came to him and kneeling down begged him and said, “If you wish, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched the leper, and said to him, “I do will it. Be made clean.” The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean. Then, warning him sternly, he dismissed him at once. Then he said to him, “See that you tell no one anything, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses prescribed that will be proof for them.” The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter. He spread the report abroad so that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly. He remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming to him from everywhere.

Meditation: No one who sought Jesus out is refused his help. Even the untouchables and the outcasts of Jewish society found help in him. nlike the people of Jesus time who fled at the sight of a leper, Jesus touched the leper who approached him and he made him whole and clean. Why was this so remarkable? Lepers were outcasts of society. Their physical condition was terrible as they slowly lost their limbs and withered away. They were not only shunned but regarded as already dead even by their relatives.

Prayer: Attend to the pleas of your people with heavenly care, O Lord, we pray, that they may see what must be done and gain strength to do what they have seen. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Contemplation: Jewish law forbade anyone from touching or approaching a leper ritual defilement occurred when contact was made. This leper did something quite remarkable. He approached Jesus confidently and humbly, epecting that Jesus could and would heal him. Normally a leper would be stoned or at least warded off if he tried to come near a rabbi. Jesus not only grants the man his request, but he demonstrates the personal love, compassion, and tenderness of God in his physical touch. The medical knowledge of his day would have regarded such contact as grave risk for incurring infection. Jesus met the mans misery with compassion and tender kindness. He communicated the love and mercy of God in a sign that spoke more eloquently than words. St. once said: “Preach the Gospel at all times – if necessary, use words.” In other words, our Christdirected actions speak louder than words in helping others at all times. Talk can be cheap. Do your actions speak louder than your words about how you live your life as a proclaimed of Christ?

Friday, January 17 ~ First Week in Ordinary Time Saint Anthony, Abbot

Holy Gospel: Mark 2:1-12 When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it became known that he was at home. Many gathered together so that there was no longer room for them, not even around the door, and he preached the word to them. They came bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. nable to get near Jesus because of the crowd, they opened up the roof above him. After they had broken through, they let down the mat on which the paralytic was lying. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to him, “Child, your sins are forgiven.” Now some of the scribes were sitting there asking themselves, “Why does this man speak that way? He is blaspheming. Who but God alone can forgive sins?” Jesus immediately knew in his mind what they were thinking to themselves, so he said, “Why are you thinking such things in your hearts? Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise, pick up your mat and walk’? But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority to forgive sins on earth” –he said to the paralytic, “I say to you, rise, pick up your mat, and go home.” He rose, picked up his mat at once, and went away in the sight of everyone. They were all astounded and glorified God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this.”

Meditation: Jesus treatment of sinners upset the religious teachers of the day. When a cripple was brought to Jesus because of the faith of his friends, Jesus did the unthinkable. He first forgave the man his sins. The scribes regarded this as blasphemy because they understood that only God had authority to forgive sins and to unbind a man or woman from their burden of guilt. Jesus claimed an authority which only God could rightfully give. Jesus not only proved that his authority came from God, he showed the great power of Gods redeeming love and mercy by healing the cripple of his physical ailment. This man 13

had been crippled not only physically, but spiritually as well. Jesus freed him from his burden of guilt and restored his body as well.

Prayer: God, who brought the Abbot Saint Anthony to serve you by a wondrous way of life in the desert, grant, through his intercession, that, denying ourselves, we may always love you above all things. Through our ord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Contemplation: Have you ever eperienced the great healing power associated with forgiveness? Remember what we pray for each time we pray the “Lord’s Prayer” – “forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” Before we can fully experience God’s love and mercy in forgiving us, we must first etend that same level of love and mercy to those who seek our forgiveness. If we don’t we risk placing walls between us and the love and mercy of Christ. The ord is every ready to bring us healing of body, mind and soul. o you allow anything to keep you from eperiencing the love and mercy and forgiveness of Jesus Christ?

In the Year 2020 the Universal Church celebrates the 150th anniversary of QUAMQUAM PLURIES ENCYCLICAL OF POPE LEO XIII ON DEVOTION TO SAINT JOSEPH AND DECLARING SAINT JOSEPH PATRON OF THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH

READ THE DOCUMENT: http:www.vatican.vacontentleoiiienencyclicalsdocumentshfliiiencquamquampluries.html

The Catholic Church as always fostered a tender to St. Joseph as the Head of the yet he has become increasingly prominent in the spiritual life of the Church over the last years, as Fr. onald Calloway, MIC, lists in his new book, Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of our Spiritual Father:  – Blessed Pope Pius IX declares St. Joseph the “Universal Patron of the Church.”  – Apparitions at nock, Ireland. St. Joseph appears with the Blessed irgin Mary, St. , and Jesus appearing as the amb of God.  – Pope eo III writes Quamquam Pluries, an encyclical letter on St. Joseph.  – St. uigi Guanella begins constructing a church dedicated to St. Joseph in Rome. It is completed and consecrated as a basilica in .  – Apparitions at Fatima, Portugal. uring the last apparition on ctober , St. Joseph appears holding the Child Jesus and blessing the world.  – Pope Benedict XV inserts the phrase “Blessed be St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse” into the ivine Praises.  – enerable Pope Pius II establishes the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, to be celebrated on May .  – Pope St. John XXIII inserts St. Joseph’s name into the Canon of the Mass  – Pope St. John Paul II writes Redemptoris Custos, an encyclical letter on St. Joseph.  – Pope Francis, echoing and fulfilling the intentions of Pope meritus Benedict I, inserts the name of St. Joseph into all ucharistic Prayers. He also consecrates atican City State to St. Joseph. Through this providential sequence of events, it’s clear that the Holy Spirit is at work teaching us the importance of devotion to St. Joseph at this moment in salvation history. “Now is the time of St. Joseph!” writes Father Calloway, “In our day, Jesus wants the Church to know, love, honor, and seek refuge in the spiritual fatherhood of St. Joseph.”

Scripture passages NAB translation courtesy of the .S. Conference of Catholic prayers are from The Roman Missal, Catholic Book Publishing, information about , solemnities, feasts and memorials courtesy of Catholic Culture. frlumpe:

14 ~ Organizations in our Parish ~ LAST UPDATED: 11/5/2019

Members of parish community have a wealth of ways to serve and feel a part of the parish family. Committees are formed to educate, enrich our faith, strengthen our parish and support Outreach organizations. We welcome you to join us in the committee(s) of your choice!

THE SAINT JOSEPH CATHEDRAL PASTORAL COUNCIL meets monthly at 6:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month; the Council is advisory in capacity to assist Fr. Robert Kitsmiller, as Rector, with parish issues, planning and coordination. Parishioners are welcome at Council meetings and can contact Council Chairs to address the Council: Ed Hueckel at (614) 329-1801, [email protected]. Members include: Ed Hueckel, President; Nico Franano, Vice President; Michael Elton, President Emeritus; Amanda Gillespie, Secretary; Rev. Mr. James Gorski, Rev. Mr. Thomas Johnston, Nick Farmer, Crystal Bensonhaver, Jake Neal, Tom Boor, Kathleen Tourgeman, Lisa Emrich, Rob Riepenhoff, and Ruth Baird.

CATHEDRAL EVENTS COMMITTEE: The Events committee plans social and fund-raising events throughout the year to foster a sense of community within the Cathedral Community. Meetings are scheduled as needed for any particular event. Contact Mandy Gillespie at [email protected] or (614) 604-7780.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: This committee supports the Saint Joseph Cathedral web site, and provides advice and support to the Pastoral Council and the Saint Joseph Cathedral parish on technology related topics. Contact Nick Farmer a or [email protected].

LITURGICAL MINISTERS: Members of the Cathedral community take part in the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy as Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Hospitality Ministers/Greeters and Altar Servers. Review and training sessions are scheduled routinely with advance notification. Please contact Michael Elton at (614) 405- 7770 or [email protected].

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA): Are you or is someone you know interested in coming into the Catholic faith? RCIA sessions have already begun for this year. For more information about RCIA and the process of becoming a fully-initiated member of the Catholic Church, please contact Mr. Jake Neal at jneal@ saintjosephcathedral.org or (614) 224-1295; or Carol Keene at [email protected] or (614) 657-9528.

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR) ~ CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD: As parents, you are the primary religious educators of your children. Our catechetical classes are here to support you. It is our goal to partner with you and your family along your faith journey. Saint Joseph Cathedral provides a program using the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd model for students enrolled in Grades Pre-K-Grade 8 who do not attend a Catholic School. The St. Joseph Cathedral PSR program meets on Sunday mornings in the undercroft from 9:00-10:15 a.m. For more information, please contact Mr. Jake Neal at [email protected] or (614) 224-1295

SOCIAL JUSTICE AND CONCERNS COMMITTEE: This committee dedicates its efforts to those who are in need due to hunger and poverty, domestic and family violence, capital punishment, health and bio-ethics issues. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Michael Elton at (614) 405-7770 or [email protected].

VOCATIONS COMMITTEE: The Vocations Committee prays for vocations of Priests and Religious from our parish, from our Diocese and throughout the world. Through programs, prayer, discussion, and the encouragement of young people, parishioners can make the whole community more “vocation conscious.” The committee meets at 9:00 a.m. on the Third Sunday of the month in the Fulcher Room. Contact Barbara Garick at (614) 877-0168 or barbaragarick@ gmail.com.

YOUNG ADULTS GROUP – (TRIPLE V) – VIA, VERITAS ET VITA: Young adults between the ages of 18 and 40 gather to foster community among fellow parishioners. Meetings are held at least once a month. Contact us via: Facebook – Saint Joseph Cathedral Young Adult Group (http://www.facebook.com/group.phpgid=194497085915) E-mail: yagroup. [email protected]. If you would like to be included in the e-mail distribution list.

50+ GROUP: The 50+ group provides experienced adults with spiritual, social, educational, and service activities, as well as fellowship in a welcoming environment. The 50+ Group meets on the second Sunday of each month in the Cathedral Undercroft following the 12:30 p.m. Mass. Adults age 50 and up—all are welcome! For more information, contact Ed Hueckel at (614) 329-1801, [email protected]. 15 ~ Taking Place in our Parish ~ RESPECT LIFE MASS: The Most Rev. Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Columbus, will be the celebrant at the Respect Life Mass on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad Street, Columbus. On this day of the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision, our diocese will join all dioceses of the United States in observing a Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. All are invited to attend. To learn more about the Church’s teaching on respect life issues, visit the U.S. Catholic Bishops’ website at www.usccb.org/prolife.

THE CATHEDRAL PARISH STUDY, “From Genesis to Jesus” by Dr. Scott Hahn, is scheduled to begin February 3, 2020 from 7:00 to 9:00 in the evening. If you are interesting in attending, please contact Judy Bateman at [email protected].

CATHEDRAL UPDATES: This week, thanks to the generosity of the Catholic Foundation, we have been able to upgrade our sound system here at Saint Joseph Cathedral to include an Induction Loop Processor. What this does is to allow hearing impaired individuals who wear a hearing aid to have a clearer signal transmitted directly to them via their hearing aid equipment. Also updated is our Handicap door that leads to the elevator. The door can now be accessed by the push of a round handicap push plate.

CATECHESIS FROM THE CATHEDRAL: Come join Fr. Adam Streitenberger on a tour of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. On Sunday evenings, Fr. Adam will explain the first part of the Catechism. Sessions start January 12 at 6:45 p.m. in the Cathedral. January 12 Why do we worship? February 23 What is Reconciliation? What is the Liturgy? March 1 What is Anointing of the Sick? January 26 What is Baptism? March 8 What is Holy Orders? February 9 What is Confirmation? March 15 What is Matrimony? February 16 What is the Eucharist? March 22 What are Sacramentals?

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INVITING ALL WOMEN … Please mark your calendar now for the Columbus Catholic Women’s Conference on Saturday, February 15, from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Ohio Expo Center. Take advantage of early bird pricing by registering at www. columbuscatholicwomen.com. Come ready to rest, refresh and renew with the Lord and thousands of women from around the diocese. You don’t want to miss this uplifting, annual event for women!

ORGANIC, HEALTHY, AND EMPOWERING – Do you buy organic and hormone-free foods? Why not apply this healthy approach to your family planning method? Natural Family Planning (NFP) empowers married couples to effectively achieve or postpone pregnancy without risking the health of the woman, her nursing child, or her future fertility. Attend a NFP Class Series at St. Parish, starting January 26, 2020, from 6:15-8:00 p.m., and continuing on February 16 and March 15. Register online at www.columbuscatholic.org/nfp-program, or contact NFP Coordinator Jennifer Fullin at 614-241- 2560 or [email protected]. Please register by January 22, so we can have your materials ready for you!

BETHESDA HEALING MINISTRY-POST ABORTION HEALING: Sometimes, memories can keep us from experiencing the fullness of new life, even following the reception and graced forgiveness from the Sacrament of . If you have experienced abortion in your life and the memory continues to haunt you, perhaps inviting Jesus often into that memory will open your spirit to the peace only He can give. Begin by praying “Jesus, I don’t want to be chained any longer to the memories of my abortion. Please come and heal me.” To share the graces of this journey with those who have been there, contact Bethesda Healing Ministry confidential phone line at 614-309-0157 or visit our website at www.bethesdahealing.org.

CATHOLIC CONVERSATIONS welcomes Monsignor Frank Lane on Sunday, January 12 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Oties’ Tavern & Grill, 5344 Center Street, Hilliard, 43026, in the Upper Room for a candid conversation on the topic: What Am I Supposed To Do With My Disappointment with the Church? There is an anonymous saying that reads “ tell me what disappoints you and I will tell you who you are.” Join us as we dive into current events, our response, and the next steps. Catholic Conversations is hosted by St. Margaret of Cortona Parish and is free to attend. All are welcome. To register, visit event brite and search for Catholic Conversations or email Julie at [email protected]. 16 PLEASE KEEP THESE PARISHIONERS IN YOUR PRAYERS: Tim Acton, Mary Antonelli, Jack Beckman, Christopher Clark, Mark DelAguaro, Bill Dolder, Larry Edwards, Dr. Lianna Goetz, Frank Houchins, Ruth Harper, Chris Katanyuta, Anna Katanyuta, Denise Lager, Mary McNellis, Sharon Merhar, Rose Marie Naseman, Maria Paras, Linda Pauley, Susan Bateman Severs, David Simmons, Katie Finneran Slattery, Sandra Valencia, Mark Watkins, Matthew Watkins, and Dora Zweydorff.

DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL ALMS FOR THE POOR BOX? Located in the wall near the Broad Street entrance, this box and the funds you provide are important. At the Cathedral these Alms for the Poor go to pay for the food that is distributed daily at the Cathedral to the poor and needy – up to 150 food bags (usually containing a sandwich, fruit, chips & cookie, bottled water), and on many winter days hot coffee and hot cocoa. Help us provide this most basic necessity – food – to those in need by donating to our poor box.

LOW-GLUTEN* HOSTS will be served at All Masses. Worshippers can receive low-gluten Holy Communion from the center aisle (please identify yourself) to the Celebrant. *Contains less than 0.01% gluten content and meets the standard set by the Holy See and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Bishop’s Annual Appeal (BAA) Update ~ January 1, 2020 Saint Joseph Cathedral Goal established by the Diocese $53,293.14 Enhanced Goal (additional $50,000.00) for the replacement and motorization of our Handicapped Entrance Doors for persons with disabilities $103,293.14 Total pledges to-date – THANK YOU! $90,338.52 WE ARE 80% OF THE WAY! NOT FAR TO GO. Amount still needed THANK YOU! $12,954.62 Percent of parish participation 18% Our new web page Online Giving is available for you to make regular Sunday Offertory contributions to the Cathedral parish, including your BAA contributions. This option makes use of current technology and security standards, and allows you to easily setup recurring contributions. It also enables our parish to take advantage of new tools to become more efficient. Online Giving Benefits • Secure and confidential. No need to share payment information with the parish office. • Efficient. Set up direct withdrawals from your: • checking account • savings account • credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) • Simple. Start, stop and change your contributions at any time. • Convenient. No need to write a check or have cash available. Online Giving is intended to be a convenient tool for you to use, and we strongly support both Online Giving and offertory envelopes for your regular contributions to the Cathedral parish. Online Giving is the electronic way to participate in the weekly offertory. Start giving online today! 1. Visit our parish website at www.saintjosephcathedral.org and click on the online giving link. 2. Create a secure account. 3. Schedule your recurring Sunday Offertory gifts. 4. Scroll down the alphabetical listing to Bishop’s Annual Appeal and make your recurring gift. 17 THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD JANUARY 12, 2020 Stewardship: Time ~ Talent ~ Treasure Today marks the close of the Christmas season, but before we return to Ordinary Time, we have one more great feast to celebrate — The Baptism of the Lord. Today’s feast is a perfect opportunity to consider the privileges and responsibilities we all share as Christian stewards by virtue of our own Baptism. At the moment of our Baptism we became adopted sons and daughters of God, members of his holy, Catholic Church. Though we may not have realized it, the moment of our Baptism is also the moment we become Christian stewards, disciples of Jesus Christ, tasked with the work of following in His footsteps day by day and sharing the Gospel message with all those around us. In our second reading from the , St. Peter gives us a glimpse of the person of Jesus we should imitate. “He went about doing good and healing all those oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.” We must live our lives like Jesus, seeking to do good to everyone we encounter; not just those in our inner circle of family and friends, but everyone in our community since the Father loves us all and Jesus sought out everyone with His saving message. In the Gospel passage from Matthew, we see yet another aspect of Jesus in action, this time as he humbly stands before John to be baptized by him. What humility and what willingness to unite Himself to us our Lord demonstrates by this act. We can do no less as we live out our daily lives as his disciples. And when we do strive with all our might to live out our Baptismal call to Christian stewardship, we will experience the deep honor of knowing that our we, too, are God’s “beloved” sons and daughters “with whom He is well-pleased.”

Your contribution supports the work and operations of Saint Joseph Cathedral, our music and education programs, and all other aspects of our community outreach. Please be generous in your support of these important endeavors. In addition to making a contribution through the Offertory basket, you can contribute electronically through your checking account, or through your Visa, MasterCard or Discover account by going online to the Financial Stewardship page on our web site at www.saintjosephcathedral.org, by sending a text message to 614-721-4184, or by scanning the QR code to the left with your smartphone QR Scanner Application.

YOUR OFFERTORY IS A GIFT TO GOD: If your Offertory is not made electronically, please use your parish Offertory envelope to thoughtfully, prayerfully choose your gift and present it eagerly to Our Lord. Many times families will ask for a letter stating that they are registered, participating members of our parishes in order to become a Godparent, Confirmation Sponsor or simply to enroll in one of our Catholic schools. Using our electronic giving or envelope system makes our job easier and allows us to honestly say, “Yes! This family is registered and actively participating here in our parish!”

YOUR OFFERING TO GOD ~ THANK YOU! Offertory for December 29, 2019 Envelope $ 2,016.00 Loose $ 1,996.00 Credit Card $ 1,396.00 Less 6% Diocesan Tax ($ 324.48) Total to Parish $ 5,083.52

CHECK OUT OUR NEW, SECURE, EASY ON- Offertory for January 5, 2020 Envelope $ 3,412.00 LINE GIVING OPTIONS ON OUR WEB PAGE: Loose $ 2,344.67 WWW.SAINTJOSEPHCATHEDRAL.ORG Credit Card $ 5,359.17 Less 6% Diocesan Tax ($ 666.95) Total to Parish $ 10,448.89 Offertory for January 1, 2020 $ 876.00 Less 6% Diocesan Tax ($ 52.56) Total to Parish $ 823.44

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