A Word from Your Pastor November 25

Dear Parishioners:
 

As we close our Golden Jubilee this weekend, we give God thanks for a wonderful Year.  How fitting it is that we now continue with the Year of Faith.  The fruit of our life together as a Parish Family is our Faith.  Practice of our Faith and Sharing of our Faith is not just a gift to us as individuals, but it is also a gift we offer to one another.  These are difficult times in many ways, and Faith is the treasure we have that will see us through.

Now is a time to review where you have been as an individual and as a member of a family in regard to practice and sharing of Faith.  Reflect on the commitment of our forerunners in our Parish, both those who have died and those who are still among us.  Consider your own responsibility and make a commitment to be the person you are called to be as a man or woman of Faith.

We have lived our Golden Jubilee together.  Let us now continue our journey in Faith with a heart full of thanks.  Let us deepen our understanding of who we are and of the plans God has for us as a community.  This weekend, we acknowledge Jesus Christ as the Universal King, our Lord and Savior.  May we be faithful servants of so noble a Master!

The Hayes Clan gathered for Thanksgiving once again at St. Timothy Church - 35 for the Meal, plus 4 more throughout the day. It's been a tradition to gather at my place since 1988 (missing only 1992).

Celebrating our Golden Jubilee:  Getting to know Saint Timothy’s Community of Faith.

Up to now, we have concentrated our study on the Scriptures associated with Ephesus, since that was the diocese of which our Patron St. Timothy was the first Bishop.  We are now considering another Letter associated with that community, this time from one of the early bishops of the Church named Ignatius of Antioch.  Today’s installment concludes our journey through this Letter.

The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians, CHAPTER XX.--PROMISE OF ANOTHER LETTER.

If Jesus Christ shall graciously permit me through your prayers, and if it be His will, I shall, in a second little work which I will write to you, make further manifest to you the nature of the dispensation of which I have begun to treat, with respect to the new man, Jesus Christ, in His faith and in His love, in His suffering and in His resurrection. Especially will I do this if the Lord make known to me that ye come together man by man in common through grace, individually, in one faith, and in Jesus Christ, who was of the seed of David according to the flesh, being both the Son of man and the Son of God, so that ye obey the bishop and the presbytery with an undivided mind, breaking one and the same bread, which is the medicine of immortality, and the antidote to prevent us from dying, but which causes that we should live for ever in Jesus Christ.

CHAPTER XXI.--CONCLUSION.

 

My soul be for yours and theirs whom, for the honor of God, ye have sent to Smyrna; whence also I write to you, giving thanks unto the Lord, and loving Polycarp even as I do you. Remember me, as Jesus Christ also remembered you. Pray ye for the Church which is in Syria, whence I am led bound to Rome, being the last of the faithful who are there, even as I have been thought worthy to be chosen to show forth the honor of God. Farewell in God the Father, and in Jesus Christ, our common hope.

In the closing chapters of the Letter St. Ignatius writes to the Ephesians, he expresses a desire to write to them again and to continue his explanations of the Faith.  As the final chapter suggests, Ignatius is on his way to Rome.  There, he experiences martyrdom, and so he never gets to write the second letter.  His witness is itself the explanation of the new man, and the meaning of the suffering, death and Resurrection of the Lord.  The Ephesians, and all the other communities who received letters from St. Ignatius, treasured the Faith he expressed.  The fact that these letters remain is a tribute to the life of this Saint and to the communities he loved so much.

As we end this effort to come to knowledge about the Ephesians through the Scriptures and the Letter of St. Ignatius, we are left with the charge to live up to the witness of our own Patron, St. Timothy, the first Bishop of Ephesus.  May we fan into flame the Faith that has been entrusted to us. 

 

To the King of Ages, the Immortal, the Invisible, the Only God,

be Honor and Glory forever and ever!

Year of Faith October 11, 2012 – November 24, 2013

October 11, began the Year of Faith.  As one way of observing this year, each week a small section of the Catechism of the Catholic Church will be read before the start of Mass and will be included in the Bulletin.  This is a small way of offering some food for growth in Faith throughout this year.

III. The Knowledge of God According to the Church

 36 “Our holy mother, the Church, holds and teaches that God, the first principle and last end of all things, can be known with certainty from the created world by the natural light of human reason.” (Vatican I, Dei Filius and Vatican II, Dei Verbum)Without this capacity, man would not be able to welcome God’s revelation. Man has this capacity because he is created “in the image of God.” (Genesis 1:27)

37 In the historical conditions in which he finds himself, however, man experiences many difficulties in coming to know God by the light of reason alone:

Though human reason is, strictly speaking, truly capable by its own natural power and light of attaining to a true and certain knowledge of the one personal God, who watches over and controls the world by his providence, and of the natural law written in our hearts by the Creator; yet there are many obstacles which prevent reason from the effective and fruitful use of this inborn faculty. For the truths that concern the relations between God and man wholly transcend the visible order of things, and, if they are translated into human action and influence it, they call for self-surrender and abnegation. The human mind, in its turn, is hampered in the attaining of such truths, not only by the impact of the senses and the imagination, but also by disordered appetites which are the consequences of original sin. So it happens that men in such matters easily persuade themselves that what they would not like to be true is false or at least doubtful. (Pius XII, Humani Generis)

38 This is why man stands in need of being enlightened by God’s revelation, not only about those things that exceed his understanding, but also “about those religious and moral truths which of themselves are not beyond the grasp of human reason, so that even in the present condition of the human race, they can be known by all men with ease, with firm certainty and with no admixture of error.”   (Pius XII, Humani Generis)

This Week in Our History:   November 25-December 2

Note: This project was started in February 2012; we will continue it until a full year of review is completed.

1964:   The new Communion fast rules are now in effect.  The three-hour fasting from food has been reduced to one hour.

The Papal Blessings for the parish and school were obtained by Monsignor Kleinz when he visited Rome this summer.  We are grateful to him for this kindness on his part.

1965:   MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29 IS THE FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PARISH

We had an average Sunday attendance of 1656 during the month (of October) and of this number 717 received Holy Communion each Sunday.

1966:   Remember we are no longer obliged to abstain on Friday except during Lent.

1973:   Banns of Matrimony are announced for the first time between Robert Melaragno of St. Andrew Parish and Marcella Peckham of St. Timothy Parish.

1978:   New Parishioners

M/M Larry McDonald                          Mrs. Alan Zink

M/M William Evans                             M/M Michael Haney
M/M John Homjak                               M/M John Ferraro
M/M James Niewahner                        Dr/M Anthony Linz
M/M Nash Tanago                               M/M John Smurr
Mrs. Lucille Klunk                               Miss Ann Brown
M/M William Schwartz                       M/M James Lambert
Mrs. Thomas Christ                             Juliana Hushak
M/M Norman Dawes                           Marilyn Bolte
Mrs. Eileen Ellis                                  M/M Donald Carroll
M/M Charles Henry                             M/M David LaVelle
M/M Arthur Kovach                            M/M Steven Buck
M/M Anthony McEwen                       M/M Thomas McMahon
Mrs. Yolanda Nelis                               M/M Michael Gillig
M/M Joseph Petrelli

Baptisms

Richard Anthony, son of M/M Richard Coffey

Erika Marie, daughter of M/M Larry McDonald
Jonas Iglesias, son of M/M John Amoss
Kristy Marie, daughter M/M Donald Schmidt
Sara Colleen, daughter of M/M Patrick Kiggins
Kathleen Ann, daughter of M/M Douglas Standley
Andrea Marie, daughter of M/M John Salimbene
Anthony Scott, son of Dr/M Anthony Linz
Lisa Marie, daughter of M/M Thomas Theado

1982:   My dear Parishioners,

  Tomorrow, Dec. 6, I must report to St. Joseph Cathedral for my new assignment.  It is with deep regret that I must leave all of you.  Though my stay in St. Timothy Parish was a brief one, it was a most happy time in my life as a priest.  I shall always cherish the memory of you and the time we shared in the life if the Church.

   I thank all of you for your affection and cooperation.  I ask pardon if I have offended anyone and I request that you remember me in your prayers as I shall remember you in mine.

  May God continue to bless you in your earthly pilgrimage and bring all of us to the Joy of His Eternal Kingdom!

                                         Affectionately, James P. Hanley

1985:    On Saturday, December 7, Sherry Presutti of St. Timothy will marry Donald Miller in St. Timothy.

1989:   Please remember in your prayers, Vienna DeSantis, who was buried this past week.

1992:   Please remember in your prayers, Terry Barnett, respected and beloved employee of the parish, who was buried this past week.

  Terry Barnett, our parish custodian for many years, passed away unexpectedly last week.  The school is currently accepting donations for the family.  This money will be given directly to the family for their use.

1991:   Congratulations to Vern and Mary Rybski who will be celebrating their 40^th wedding anniversary this Saturday.

1993:   Please remember in your prayers, Tim O’Gorman, who was buried this past week.

1995:   New Pastor

As announced by Bishop Griffin in The Catholic Times, Fr. Thomas Shonebarger is the new pastor of St. Timothy Parish.  Fr. Shonebarger will be coming to the parish on Friday of this week, December 1.  He is a fine Priest and a true shepherd of the flock.  You will have the opportunity to meet him next weekend at Mass to give him a hearty welcome to St. Timothy Parish.  May his pastorate here be a long, happy and fruitful one!

Good-Bye and Thank You.

May I take this opportunity to say good-bye, God bless you and to thank all of you for the joyous three and one-half years I have had the privilege of serving as your pastor during this, my second brief tenure.  Thank you for all of your goodness to me and to the parish.  I will remember you fondly in my thoughts and in my prayers.  May God reward you!  Thanks, also, to all who planned, prepared, and hosted the delightful Farewell Reception last Sunday.  Thanks to all who attended and all who remembered me with good wishes, cards, and gifts.  Until we meet again…

                                 Fr. James P. Hanley

2000:   Please remember in your prayers, (former Director of Religious Education) Peg Gerke, who died last week.  Her funeral was held in New Jersey on Wednesday, November 22^nd.  We will have a Memorial Mass for her on Saturday, December 2, at 11:00 a.m.  Also, please remember in your prayers, Miriam Gibian, who died this past week.  May she rest in peace.

2004:   Congratulations to Brian Wetzel and Amy Holland who will be married on Saturday, December 4^th.

2005:   The family of Msgr. James P. Hanley wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude for all the prayers and intentions surrounding his passing.

2008:    A Word from Your Pastor

 …This weekend…presents us with a new moment in the life of our Parish with the ordination of Marion Smithberger as a Deacon.  We are happy to announce that Bishop Campbell is officially assigning him to service in our Parish following his internship during his diaconal training.  Deacon Marion is preaching for the first time at two of our weekend Masses.  We congratulate him and look forward to his ministry among us.  May God Who has begun the good work in Deacon Marion bring it to fulfillment.

2011:   A Word from Your Pastor

Happy Golden Jubilee!  Happy Advent!

  We have reached a truly memorable time for our Parish.   From this weekend forward, we begin the celebration of 50 years as a community entrusted with the mission of living the Gospel together as a family.  We are called to rediscover our roots and to renew our commitment to live as witness to Jesus Christ in the world today.  We welcome Bishop Campbell and all who join us this weekend to share in our joy.

 

A Word from Your Pastor November 18

Dear Parishioners:

Soon and Very Soon, we are going to meet the King, namely Christ the King.  Next week, the Solemnity of Christ the King will bring to a close the Liturgical Year and the observance of our Year of Golden Jubilee.  It was a year ago that we started our celebration and entered into the first use of the new English version of the Roman Missal with the First Mass of Advent.  As you will recall, Bishop Campbell was with us for this great event, now added to the annals of the History of St. Timothy Parish.

I am pleased to say that on both counts, we have had a very good year.  The close of our year will be marked by a light reception following all Masses, sponsored by our newly reconstituting St. Timothy Women’s Club.  As the celebration concludes, we will continue the journey we have begun.

The Church has called us to enter into a Year of Faith, which is certainly an appropriate manner of deepening our commitment to the life of our Parish.  This year is primarily about two things: renewing our commitment to living our Faith and evangelization, sharing our Faith with others, those who have walked away from us, and those who have never heard the Gospel in a convincing way.

I invite you to consider two things in the next week:  How have you experienced our Year of Golden Jubilee: what have been the highlights for you?  How will you and your family enter into the Year of Faith? 

Celebrating our Golden Jubilee:  Getting to know Saint Timothy’s Community of Faith.

Up to now, we have concentrated our study on the Scriptures associated with Ephesus, since that was the diocese of which our Patron St. Timothy was the first Bishop.  We are now considering another Letter associated with that community, this time from one of the early bishops of the Church named Ignatius of Antioch.

The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians

CHAPTER XVIII.--THE GLORY OF THE CROSS.

Let my spirit be counted as nothing for the sake of the cross, which is a stumbling-block to those that do not believe, but to us salvation and life eternal. "Where is the wise man? where the disputer?" Where is the boasting of those who are styled prudent? For our God, Jesus Christ, was, according to the appointment of God, conceived in the womb by Mary, of the seed of David, but by the Holy Ghost. He was born and baptized, that by His passion He might purify the water.

CHAPTER XIX.--THREE CELEBRATED MYSTERIES.

Now the virginity of Mary was hidden from the prince of this world, as was also her offspring, and the death of the Lord; three mysteries of renown, which were wrought in silence by God. How, then, was He manifested to the world? A star shone forth in heaven above all the other stars, the light of Which was inexpressible, while its novelty struck men with astonishment. And all the rest of the stars, with the sun and moon, formed a chorus to this star, and its light was exceedingly great above them all. And there was agitation felt as to whence this new spectacle came, so unlike to everything else in the heavens. Hence every kind of magic was destroyed, and every bond of wickedness disappeared; ignorance was removed, and the old kingdom abolished, God Himself being manifested in human form for the renewal of eternal life. And now that took a beginning which had been prepared by God. Henceforth all things were in a state of tumult, because He meditated the abolition of death.

As we come to the close of the Letter of St. Ignatius to the Ephesians, we find a reminder of the central mysteries of our Faith:  The Incarnation – Mary’s virginity and the Birth of her Son – and the Paschal Mystery – the Cross of the Lord.  These mysteries serve to tie together all that the Church teaches and all that God has accomplished for us through His Son Jesus Christ.  St. Ignatius reminds the Ephesians of these mysteries as he bids them his farewell.

Year of Faith October 11, 2012 – November 24, 2013

October 11, began the Year of Faith.  As one way of observing this year, each week a small section of the Catechism of the Catholic Church will be read before the start of Mass and will be included in the Bulletin.  This is a small way of offering some food for growth in Faith throughout this year.

33 The human person: With his openness to truth and beauty, his sense of moral goodness, his freedom and the voice of his conscience, with his longings for the infinite and for happiness, man questions himself about God’s existence. In all this he discerns signs of his spiritual soul. The soul, the “seed of eternity we bear in ourselves, irreducible to the merely material,” (Gaudium et Spes #18) can have its origin only in God.

34 The world, and man, attest that they contain within themselves neither their first principle nor their final end, but rather that they participate in Being itself, which alone is without origin or end. Thus, in different ways, man can come to know that there exists a reality which is the first cause and final end of all things, a reality “that everyone calls ‘God.’” (St. Thomas Aquinas)

35 Man’s faculties make him capable of coming to a knowledge of the existence of a personal God. But for man to be able to enter into real intimacy with him, God willed both to reveal himself to man and to give him the grace of being able to welcome this revelation in faith. The proofs of God’s existence, however, can predispose one to faith and help one to see that faith is not opposed to reason.

Comment: Pope Benedict comments that goodness and beauty are a kind of proof for the existence of God.  Without God, there is no goodness or holiness.  Beauty itself makes these attractive to us.  When we discover an inner connection with goodness and an admiration for the beauty around us, we are reaching out for the One Who IS Goodness and Beauty.  What are the good and beautiful realities that attract you?

This Week in Our History:  November 18-25

1963:   We mourn the death of President Kennedy with our fellow countrymen and pray God to grant rest to his soul.  We ask God’s strength for his family and for our new President, Lyndon Johnson.

  There will be a Solemn Requiem Mass at 10:00 a.m. Monday in the Cathedral for the President.

  There will be no classes on Monday since it is a day of national mourning.

  There will be a Requiem High Mass for the President in St. Timothy’s on Monday evening at 7:30.

1964:   The 11:00 o’clock High Mass this morning (Sunday, November 22) is an anniversary Mass for John F. Kennedy.

The second Mass on Wednesday will be at 10:45 a.m. for the school children.  This will be a Mass of Thanksgiving incorporating the new hymns and English prayers that we will begin using on November 29^th.

The Papal and American Flags in the Sanctuary are a gift from the Men’s Club.  The Parish is indeed grateful to the Club for their gift.

1965:    Bishop Hettinger will administer Confirmation to the grade school students on Thursday evening at 7:30.  Since this is the first Confirmation in the parish, the number to be confirmed is large and there will be room in church for ONLY the confirmands and their sponsors.

1966:   Great News!!!   Father Winkler will be released from the hospital this Wednesday, remaining as an out-patient of Mt. Carmel Hospital for a few weeks.  He is not permitted by his doctor nor our Most Reverend Bishop to return to St. Timothy until he is further recuperated.  Over Thanksgiving he will be spending a few days at his sister’s in Shadyside, Ohio.  Father Winkler asks that we might say a prayer of thanksgiving this Thursday for the great restoration of health that God has given him.  In return Father Winkler expresses his sincere thanks for your prayers and support during his sickness.

Congratulations to our parish choir who sang so well last Sunday at the Cathedral in a special Mass for the soldiers in Viet Nam.   We are proud of our wonderful choir and thank them for their dedicated work for God’s glory.

1969:   Parish Council:   …on the basis of (the voting on the Latin Mass), the 11:00 High Mass on the last Sunday of each month will be in Latin.  This will begin in January.

Parish News.   St. Timothy Parish will be 8 years old on November 29.  The October attendance count was as follows: 7:30 – 75; 8:30 – 187; 9:45 – 456; 11:00 – 501; 12:30 – 371; and 5:30 – 292.

1973:   The Coordinating Committee for the 1973 Columbus Diocesan Respect Life Observance has honored Mrs. Edna Whitacre of our parish with a certificate of recognition for her dedication and contribution to a greater community appreciation of the sanctity of life.  Congratulations!  We are proud of her and of the many others in our parish whose service would merit recognition.

1976:   Welcome!  Fr. John P. Tague will be working as a chaplain at Riverside Hospital and will be living at our rectory.  We are very glad to have him with us.

Some parents might not know that our CCD teachers are not paid but teach on a volunteer basis.  Not only are they very dedicated people, but almost all of them are professional teachers in addition to having certification to teach religion from the diocese.  We are grateful and proud to have such a fine CCD staff.

THANK YOU!  to the many people who volunteered to help with the painting of the Church.   We may not be able to get to that project until after Christmas.  But we are hanging on to the list.  By the way, a parishioner did express displeasure at the proposed decoration.  Perhaps others feel the same??  It’s too late to say anything after we’ve finished.  Please tell Fr. now.  He’s very kind and understanding.  Grrr!!

1977:   Parish Meeting.  We will have a meeting to discuss the proposal to form a new school on Sunday, December 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria.  It is important that every family be represented at that meeting, since all of us will have to support the decision made by the parish council. (That decision is scheduled to be made at the January meeting of the Council.)

  If St. Agatha’s parishioners accept the proposal, our alternatives seem to be these:

a)      accept the proposal and form a new school;

b)      reject the proposal and raise an additional $30,000;

c)      reject the proposal and eliminate some grades of our school.

1978:  Debt Reduction Program.  It looks as though we will have a total amount pledged of over $190,000.  Thanks again to everyone.  In particular, all of us must be very grateful to Frank Gardner, the chairman of the drive, who has volunteered to chair the continuation committee, and Mrs. Dorothy DeStefano, who has volunteered to post the payments and send out the reminders each month.  God bless them!

1979:   Immediate Action Fund.  We have just sent another $4,000 to the Diocesan Parish Aid Fund.  That, together with the money from bingo, has reduced our debt to $305,000.  Our goal was to have the debt below $305,000 by 1980.  It will be!  Thank you for your sacrifices.

1982:   On Saturday, Dec. 4, Jan Marie Gavinski of St. Timothy Parish will marry Kenneth Jeffrey Baker in St. Timothy Church.

All parishioners and their families are cordially invited to a farewell reception in honor of Father James P. Hanley.  It will be held in the parish hall from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5.  We hope everyone will plan to attend.  Rather than a gift for Father please bring a non-perishable item for St. Stephen Food Pantry and we will make the donation in gratitude for Fr. Hanley’s service to St. Timothy.  Anyone wishing to help with the reception, volunteer to Michelle DeSantis or Rita Flanagan.

1983:    Baptisms.  Allison Cecile, daughter of M/M Pete Walter; Allison Marie, daughter of M/M Randall Dana; Kevin Michael, son of M/M John Bigler; Kaitlin Elizabeth, daughter of M/M Matthew Kollar; David Gordon, son of M/M Steven Gentry;

Christopher Allan, son of M/M Lawrence Riehl; Rachel Marie, daughter of M/M Mark Faulkner; Nathan Moore, son of M/M Peter Ruffing; Patricia Kay, daughter of M/M Steven Levitt; Theresa Rose, daughter of M/M Philip Shubert; Beth Ann, daughter of M/M Gerald Visitine; Melissa Ann, daughter of M/M Glenn Liebert.

1985:   On Saturday, November 30^th, Carolyn Fares of St. Timothy will marry David Wade in St. Timothy Church.

1994:   St. Timothy Parish owes a debt of gratitude to Ursula Flint, a member of the parish who died and was buried from the parish church June 3, 1991.  Ursula bequeathed $15, 026.89 to St. Timothy Church which has been deposited in the parish Endowment Fund and will assure support income for the parish as long as the parish exists.  May God reward Ursula for her generosity.

1995:   This afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00, the parish will have an Open-House Reception for Father Hanley on the occasion of his retirement.  Father will not be leaving the parish until December 1…It offers everyone who would like to stop by the opportunity to say goodbye to Father as he leaves the parish for retirement from assigned duties.

1999:   A Good Christmas Present.  Fr. Ted Thomas, former Pastor of St. Timothy Church, has written a book titled “Bent Halos and Other Saintly Stories.”  This is a compilation of some of his columns that appeared in The Catholic Times.  You will be able to purchase his book after Masses next week in the cafeteria.  The price is $14.95, a portion of the proceeds going to Coats for Christmas for the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

2004:   Congratulations to Frank and Lea Guarasci on their 50^th wedding anniversary.

Congratulations to Joe and Martha Kish on their 50^th wedding anniversary.

2005:   Many thanks to Matt Francescon for painting the Cry Room.   It looks great!

2007:   Capital Campaign Update….the active phase of our campaign is technically over…The parish owes an immense debt of gratitude to all who worked on the campaign.  Pride of place goes to the members of the campaign committee, many of whom began working long before I joined the parish…The analysis I prepared for the last committee meeting reported that not quite 66% of parish families had responded…we are already realizing considerable savings (of nearly 30%) in our monthly interest payments.  This greatly improves the parish’s financial situation – and the situation will get better and better each passing month.

  I personally thank everyone who pledged to the campaign, everyone who prayed for the success of the campaign and everyone who worked on the campaign.  Conducting a campaign is not a pleasant task, but you made it seem easy.

                                                  Fr. John

2008:   Marion Smithberger has been an intern at our church and will be ordained a Deacon on Saturday, November 29.  Please join us after 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, November 29 for a reception in the Cafeteria honoring Marion Smithberger for his ordination as a Deacon of the Catholic Church.

2010:   A Word from Your Pastor

  This week we celebrate Thanksgiving.  As you know, I host my family for the meal on Thanksgiving Day.  I want to thank you again for the welcome and hospitality you continue to show me and my family.  It is a quality that makes our parish a wonderful home.

WE NEED YOUR HELP111

  In 2011, St. Timothy Parish will celebrate our 50^th Anniversary.  A history has begun but can only be completed with the help of YOU who have become a part of it…We have a start.  Now it’s YOUR turn to share your group(s) contributions to our history.  If history is not your “cup of tea,” perhaps you are the one who can help put this project together.  For more information, call Sandy, Hugo and Janice, or Peg.

2011:   A Word from Your Pastor

  Next weekend will truly be a banner weekend in the life of our Parish Family…The formal opening of our Golden Jubilee will take place as we welcome Bishop Frederick Campbell to our parish on Saturday evening.  The dedication of our Rosary Prayer Garden, Mass, Dinner, and a look back on our Parish History will highlight the graces and blessings we have received in our 50 years

  The First Sunday of Advent will bring the promulgation and first use of the new English version of the Mass.

  As we welcome many guests next weekend, let us show them the renowned St. Timothy Parish hospitality.  May our life together be a little taste of the Kingdom for all!

Phil Hall and Maintenance said thanks to Tom Lacey, Alan Ehret and Al Ortiz for changing the light bulbs in the church this past week.

A Word from Your Pastor November 11

Dear Parishioners:

 

 

We have just completed a typical American journey through the political process.  We can now look forward to a respite from ads on TV, mail about candidates, and unsolicited phone messages seeking to influence our votes.  To all who chose to participate in the political process: congratulations!  You exercised a fundamental right and responsibility in society.  To all who are eligible to vote, but never registered or chose not to participate in this round: consider your duty and make plans now to be involved in the next round.

 

 

Now that the votes have been cast and counted, we move forward into a new phase: the time of transition.  When the new year comes, the newly elected (or re-elected) take office.  They decide how they will fulfill what they promised and push forward their agenda.  We will discover in the practical decisions whether they are trustworthy or whether they simply took a stand to get votes.  We will have to live with those who are chosen to lead us.

 

 

In the meantime, we cannot step back from our own responsibilities in civil society.  Now, more than ever, we have to continue to let our voices be heard.  Leaders take their mandates from the elections.  But they also continue to make decisions based on the polls and on what they hear from constituents.

 

 

The call of the Church in our time is to Evangelization and Witness.  We are to hear the Gospel, respond to it in our hearts, and to “wear it” in a public way.  Our cooperation with God’s grace makes all the difference.  Some may despair at the results of elections, but we do not put our trust in princes, but in the Name of the Lord.  Prayer has the capacity to move mountains and to change hearts.  Let us pray for the conversion of our leaders to attitudes and ways of thinking more in line with the Gospel values we profess.  Let us also pray for the pray-ers and seek to be converted in our own hearts.  That makes all the difference.

 

 

 

Wednesday, November 7, St. Timothy School had a special visitor: a Tiger
who came to wish Mr. George Mosholder a Happy Birthday.  The children were surprised at lunchtime to find this visitor
and the 40-year-old principal was a good sport about the event.  Happy Birthday, Mr. Mosholder!

 

Celebrating our Golden Jubilee:  Getting to know Saint Timothy’s Community of Faith.

 

Up to now, we have concentrated our study on the Scriptures associated with Ephesus, since that was the diocese of which our Patron St. Timothy was the first Bishop.  We are now considering another Letter associated with that community, this time from one of the early bishops of the Church named Ignatius of Antioch.

The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians, CHAPTER XVI.--THE FATE OF FALSE TEACHERS.

Do not err, my brethren. Those that corrupt families shall not inherit the kingdom of God. If, then, those who do this as respects the flesh have suffered death, how much more shall this be the case with any one who corrupts by wicked doctrine the faith of God, for which Jesus Christ was crucified! Such an one becoming defiled in this way, shall go away into everlasting fire, and so shall every one that hearkens unto him.

CHAPTER XVII.--BEWARE OF FALSE DOCTRINES.

For this end did the Lord suffer the ointment to be poured upon His head, that He might breathe immortality into His Church. Be not ye anointed with the bad odor of the doctrine of the prince of this world; let him not lead you away captive from the life which is set before you. And why are we not all prudent, since we have received the knowledge of God, which is Jesus Christ? Why do we foolishly perish, not recognizing the gift which the Lord has of a truth sent to us?

The danger of false doctrines and “spins” on the truth is emphasized by St. Ignatius of Antioch to the Ephesians as he comes to the close of his letter.  We face the same struggles today.  When we are sent down false paths by falsehood at the outset, we will never reach our goal.  Truth is God’s gift to us to set us straight and to lead us to Heaven.  This warning can serve to remind us of the importance of study and prayer in regard to the teachings of the Church, especially those we find difficult or our current culture discounts from the outset.  Don’t be deceived!

 

Year of Faith October 11, 2012 – November 24, 2013

October 11, began the Year of Faith.  As one way of observing this year, each week a small section of the Catechism of the Catholic Church will be read before the start of Mass and will be included in the Bulletin.  This is a small way of offering some food for growth in Faith throughout this year.

II. Ways of Coming to Know God

31 Created in God’s image and called to know and love him, the person who seeks God discovers certain ways of coming to know him. These are also called proofs for the existence of God, not in the sense of proofs in the natural sciences, but rather in the sense of “converging and convincing arguments,” which allow us to attain certainty about the truth.  These “ways” of approaching God from creation have a twofold point of departure: the physical world and the human person.

32 The world: starting from movement, becoming, contingency, and the world’s order and beauty, one can come to a knowledge of God as the origin and the end of the universe.

As St. Paul says of the Gentiles: For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. Ever since the creation of the world his invisible nature, namely, his eternal power and deity, has been clearly perceived in the things that have been made. (Romans 1:19-20)

And St. Augustine issues this challenge: Question the beauty of the earth, question the beauty of the sea, question the beauty of the air distending and diffusing itself, question the beauty of the sky... question all these realities. All respond: “See, we are beautiful.” Their beauty is a profession [confessio]. These beauties are subject to change. Who made them if not the Beautiful One [Pulcher] who is not subject to change?

Comment: The Church teaches that we can come to a certain knowledge that God exists through the light of reason.  Those who would argue against the existence of God have no answer for how it all started or for the reality of change, development, actuality from possibility, beauty and order.  Without a Creator Who sustains the world in being and establishes it laws, we are left with nothingness.  How do you respond to the skepticism of our age?  Can you articulate your own reasons for acknowledging that God exists?  What convinces you that God is real and that He is the Creator of the world?

This Week in Our History:   November 11-18

1966:   Father Winkler is continuing to improve.  He looks good, eats good and makes good progress daily.  He is still unable to receive visitors.  Please remember him in your prayers.

Spaghetti Dinner  - Today – Parish Hall – 1:30 until 7:30 p.m. – The greatest dinner anywhere!!!!  Don’t you dare eat at home today – Adults $1.50 – Children to 12 years $0.80 – Children under 3 years – FREE – The Fifth Anniversary of St. Timothy’s Parish is celebrated by this dinner.  Join the celebration.  Come to YOUR Parish dinner, which is for the support of YOUR Parish.

The collection last Sunday amounted to $3,169.20.  You good people who are responsible for the increase in collections – God’s blessings be upon you.  You will never know how much this collection means to us in taking care of arrears.   If only this could happen more often.   We are grateful for those who are bringing their pledges up to date.  We ask those who are behind to consider doing likewise so that we can meet our current obligations.

1967:   Men’s Club Meeting tonight at 8:00 in the parish hall.  Mr. James Musick, Chief Traffic Engineer for the All-American City of Columbus, Ohio, will speak on the changing traffic patterns in our neighborhood and specifically on changes brought about by the proposed extension of West North Broadway.  This should be an interesting discussion and every effort should be made to attend.

1969:    Home Mass:  Area 10 representative has arranged for a home Mass and get-acquainted social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Nicol, Kendale Rd., Thursday, November 20 at 8:00 p.m.  All Area 10 residents are invited.  Call Frank Gardner.

1975:  Explanation of new rite for Confession.  Fr. Joseph Champlin, national authority on Liturgy, Pastor, good speaker, will present the newly revised way of going to Confession at a meeting for priests and laypeople at the Josephinum tonight at 8:00.  They are going to have it in the gym – hoping to have over a thousand people.  Hope to see you there!

1976:    Happy Anniversary!  This is the fifteenth anniversary of St. Timothy Parish.  We celebrate the accomplishments of the past, and congratulate the people who have worked so hard over the years to make our parish so outstanding.  Our special gratitude to the priests who have labored in this vineyard, in particular, Fr. Winkler, the founding pastor, Fr. Stanton and Fr. Kraus.  We look forward to the great years ahead.

The beautiful new candles in the sanctuary were given by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Yheaulon, in memory of their parents, John and Edith Morgan, and Albert and Mary Yheaulon.  We are grateful.

  Those new candles will more striking when they have a red velvet drapery as background.  We can’t have that, though, until the Church is painted.  If you want to help in that project, you may sign up in the Cafeteria after Mass.

1977:   Please pray for the soul of Mr. Eugene Stark, whose funeral was this past week.

1984:   Special Notice:  The Main Building now has a burglar alarm on both floors.  Do not come into the building unless you are part of scheduled activity.

1989:   Some leftover Halloween candy will be given to the first person who can tell Father Thomas where the $400 error is in the financial report.  Please return your pledge card soon, and help the parish figure its next budget.

1990:    Our Parish welcomes Father Andrew Nugent, who will be living here in retirement.  Father has served many places throughout the diocese, and was pastor of the area here when St. Timothy was first formed into a parish about thirty years ago.  Father Nugent will join Father Thomas and Father Brezovec as one of the Mass celebrants here on most weekends.

1992:   Some Women’s Club events are foundering and our ability to support the parish as we have will decrease if we do not have a president or team of co-presidents. PLEASE consider the job.  Most events are already well-organized and in place, but leadership is needed to keep them going.

1991:   Congratulations to Ann Marchese and David Adams, who were married here last weekend.

1993:   Stop by and check out information on the first annual Christmas Ornament to support an endowment fund for the parish school.  $10.00 purchases a beautiful ornament to grace the parish trees in the church and then be given to your family for future Christmases.

1997:   Please remember in your prayers, Thomas C. Scott, who died this past week.

1998:    We’re over the top!  The final results are unbelievable.  Not only did we raise enough in pledges to surpass our $1,000,000 goal, but we also raised enough to cover the total cost of the project (new parish center/gym, school addition). We thank all who helped make this possible.  To all the campaign leaders and workers, we thank you for all your outstanding efforts.  To all the donors, we are deeply grateful for your outstanding generosity.

  *When you add the funds from Operation Facelift and the Festival to the pledges, the total potential funds available for this project are $1,864,603.   Thank you for your generosity.

2005:   Our sympathy to the family of Albert Brehl, who died this past week.  May he rest in peace.

2007:   St. Timothy School is pleased to announce that through the generosity of Tony and Annette Kanakkanatt, a new scholarship has been created for a graduating 8^th grade student at St. Timothy.  The Kannakkanatt Family scholarship’s primary eligibility will be for all dependent children of active duty U. S. military personnel who are serving or have served in a combat zone supporting the war on terror and any other future wars….It was created by the family in grateful thanksgiving for the contribution of St. Timothy School to their children’s education and in memory of Mr. Kanakkanatt’s 50^th year in America..  It is also in tribute to those who served in Iraq of Afghanistan since 9/11.

  Theirs was an extraordinary act of generosity, for which the entire community is most grateful.   Most people would think that the United States should be thankful that Tony chose to contribute his talents to its welfare.  It is characteristic of the man that he feels he should be grateful that the country allowed him to be here.

 

2010:   A Word from Your Pastor

  St. Timothy Church has been known for its hospitality through the years.  We have two bits of news to share with you that are a reminder of our noble tradition.  First, the Rectory will be hosting a priest in residence beginning this Monday, Fr. Bill Faustner, who is returning to ministry after some time of medical leave. He will…assist in the ministry of Sacramental and Pastoral Care and…at St. Timothy Church as his schedule permits.  We welcome Fr, Bill as he joins the list of those who have called St. Timothy Church home.

  Second, we have received word that Bishop Frederick Campbell will be celebrant for the opening event of our Parish 50^th Jubilee, on Saturday, November 26, 2011, at the 5:00 p.m. Mass.  We were established as a Parish of the Diocese of Columbus by decree of Bishop Issenmann on November 29, 1961.  It appears, then that we will be the first parish to celebrate the new English translation of the Mass with our Bishop – on the first day it is to be implemented.

Congratulations to Robert Walker, Anne Davidson, and Joe Fondriest, who were confirmed last Sunday at St. Joseph’s Cathedral.

A Word from Your Pastor November 4

Dear Parishioners:

With the month of November, we come to the closing of our Parish Year of Golden Jubilee.  This year has served to keep us aware of our common history and of our debt to those who have walked the way of Faith ahead of us.  We have expressed our gratitude to the past, and we have celebrated those still among us who worked together to establish St. Timothy Church.  Let us continue to learn from their example and to commit our hearts to the future.

As this year concludes, we look forward to the Golden Jubilee of St. Timothy School, which will be observed 2013-2014.   Now is the time for Alumni and all who have been associated with the School to make plans for this celebration.  The first task is to gather together contact information for our Alumni who have moved out of our neighborhood.  If you have such information, please let us know.

The “Bridge” between our Parish Jubilee and the School’s Jubilee has been supplied by the Universal Church in the call to a Year of Faith.  We are charged to be people of Faith, to grow in our understanding and commitment to Faith, and to be effective Witnesses to the Faith by our lives.  The “New Evangelization” is an invitation to renewal of Faith in Jesus Christ, with new zeal and enthusiasm and making use of all the means at our disposal for the proclamation of Faith.

The theme that unites these celebrations is that of Faith:  founded in Faith, teaching the Faith to the next generation, and witnessing to the truth of Faith to our contemporaries in convincing ways is what we are about as a Catholic Parish.  So the question is addressed to you personally:  Are you “in”?  Will you hear and respond to the call to grow in Faith and to share your Faith with others?  What do you need in order to make such a response?

Celebrating our Golden Jubilee:  Getting to know Saint Timothy’s Community of Faith.

Up to now, we have concentrated our study on the Scriptures associated with Ephesus, since that was the diocese of which our Patron St. Timothy was the first Bishop.  We are now considering another Letter associated with that community, this time from one of the early bishops of the Church named Ignatius of Antioch.

The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians, CHAPTER XV.--EXHORTATION TO CONFESS CHRIST BY SILENCE AS WELL AS SPEECH.

It is better for a man to be silent and be a Christian, than to talk and not to be one. It is good to teach, if he who speaks also acts. There is then one Teacher, who spake and it was done; while even those things which He did in silence are worthy of the Father. He who possesses the word of Jesus, is truly able to hear even His very silence, that he may be perfect, and may both act as he speaks, and be recognized by his silence. There is nothing which is hid from God, but our very secrets are near to Him. Let us therefore do all things as those who have Him dwelling in us that we may be His temples, and He may be in us as our God, which indeed He is, and will manifest Himself before our faces. Wherefore we justly love Him.

St. Ignatius offers the Ephesians a call to be true witnesses to Faith.  Faith is not a matter of words, but also deeds.  “Facta, non verba.”  God speaks and His Word creates.  Jesus proclaimed the Father by all that He did even before He began His public ministry.  Our own actions speak louder than our words. 

Year of Faith October 11, 2012 – November 24, 2013

October 11, began the Year of Faith.  As one way of observing this year, each week a small section of the Catechism of the Catholic Church will be read before the start of Mass and will be included in the Bulletin.  This is a small way of offering some food for growth in Faith throughout this year.

30 “Let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.” (Psalm 105:3)  Although man can forget God or reject him, He never ceases to call every man to seek him, so as to find life and happiness. But this search for God demands of man every effort of intellect, a sound will, “an upright heart,” as well as the witness of others who teach him to seek God.

You are great, O Lord, and greatly to be praised: great is your power and your wisdom is without measure. And man, so small a part of your creation, wants to praise you: this man, though clothed with mortality and bearing the evidence of sin and the proof that you withstand the proud. Despite everything, man, though but a small part of your creation, wants to praise you. You yourself encourage him to delight in your praise, for you have made us for yourself, and our heart is restless until it rests in you. (St. Augustine)

Comment:  God’s call to Faith is a call that addresses the whole human person, intellect, memory and will, body, mind, heart and soul.  All human actions flow from a deep desire for relationship with God.  How are you made aware of your own need for God?  Can you see that even your sinful choices point to a restlessness that only God can satisfy?

Our New Maintenance Man: Nat Russell

Nat is short for Nathan.

Family: married for thirty years to wife Beth, who works at Huntington Bank also for thirty years. One daughter, Madison 21, a Watterson grad. A senior at Loyola in Chicago.  One son, Scott, 18, a St. Charles grad. And now a freshman at De Paul in Chicago.

Attend St. Brigid parish in Dublin, where both children attended school K-8

History/background:  originally from Arlington Ohio (Hancock County) in the Findlay area.  Attended Arlington local school (K-12 in the same building where my father went) and graduated from Arlington high school, a senior class of 59 students.

Moved to Columbus for college and stayed. Graduated from the Ohio State University with an education degree in Industrial Technology education. Also received three varsity letters.  After college I sold electrical equipment for fifteen years in both high and low voltage. Next I worked for a company that rebuilt and serviced chemical testing equipment.

In 2000, I started my own company, where I worked on apartments and residential and commercial plumbing, electric, heating and cooling.

I began at St. Timothy on august 22.

Any questions? Please ask. I am proud of my small town upbringing.

Thank you,

Nat

This Week in Our History:  November 4-11

1963:   St. Timothy Women’s Club is taking orders for broken nuts (…for Christmas baking).  Anyone interested is asked to call Mary Rybski or Jo Hilbish.

1964:   This morning we begin as part of the Sunday Mass the Prayer of the Faithful.  In this prayer the Church functions as our advocate and the petitions will seek universal benefits as well as those related directly to the parish.

New additions to the parish:  Clifford Wells, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Westenberger; John Andrew, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Steller

The Booster Club of St. Timothy will raffle an Admiral 21” Color Television in order to purchase football equipment for the school.  Tickets are available from all members of the Men’s Club.

1966:   Father Winkler is gradually improving.  It will be some time before he will be able to resume his duties.  He makes this plea to you:  “Please ask the people to continue to pray for me.  It will be through their prayers that I will be able to say Mass by January.”  Father is still unable to receive visitors.  He is very grateful for all your remembrances.

Spaghetti Dinner, November 13^th.  From his sick bed Father Winkler has reminded us that this dinner will commemorate the 5^th anniversary of St. Timothy’s and that the proceeds of the dinner are for the debt reduction.

1967:   Enlargement of seating capacity:  During the month of October an official count was made of attendance at our Sunday Masses and it showed an increase to almost 2000 every Sunday.  As you are aware, we are quite overcrowded at several Masses.   Devotion and attention are lessened and full participation in the Liturgy is made difficult.

  We have the opportunity now to increase the seating capacity and to make the sanctuary more suitable for the new Liturgy of the Mass.  The plan is to remove the huge rear altar and to replace it with a much smaller altar for the tabernacle.  This will reduce the size of the…sanctuary and enlarge the nave so that additional pews for 97 more people can be installed. This is an increase of about 25 percent.  The plan has been approved by the finance committee of the parish.  New pews will cost $2000 and the renovation work…will run $1000.

  May increased seating and a more fitting sanctuary for the Liturgy help us all to worship God better.

Banns of Matrimony:  First time between Douglas Edward Standley of St. Mathew, Mt. Gilead, Ohio, and Ann Amelia Vogel of St. Timothy

1969:   Parish Council:  Today you may vote at all the Masses if you would like to have a Latin Mass.

We are urged to continue our prayers for peace and there will be a Mass for Peace at 8:45 a.m. next Friday.

  The youth of St. Agatha Parish are sponsoring two programs centered around the current concern of all Americans, young and old, for the present situation in Viet Nam. This evening in the St. Agatha School cafeteria there will be a program featuring professors Clayton Roberts and Alan Millett of Ohio State in an open discussion of some of the opposing views in regard to the present United States’ involvement in Viet Nam.

1972:   New Parishioners:  Mr. and Mrs. Tim Pond; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Packard; Dr. and Mrs. Richard Haines

1987:   Council news…reports that parish council agreed with a recommendation from Board of Finance that Father Thomas shop for as late a model of bus for the parish as feasible. 

1988:   Any political leaflets left on your windshield or shoved at you as you leave church or parking lot are unauthorized by the parish or the diocese.

Our parish currently enjoys its largest Sunday Mass since 1975, with approximately 980 in attendance each weekend.

1992:   On November 7^th, Barry Coyle of St. Timothy will marry Romona Penland.

 

1995:   Thanks.  As I move to a new music position at Immaculate Conception Church I wish to thank the parish for all the kind thoughts, prayers and gifts.   A special thanks goes to all who planned the appreciation parties.  To each of you, deepest gratitude for the support I have felt during these 18 years of blessed service.  God bless.

                                                    Dale Beaver

2005:   Our sympathy to the family of John Gerlach, who died this past week. May he rest in peace.

2006:   Newly baptized – Augustus Harris Maglicic, son of Matt and Heather; Belle Regina Studer, daughter of Matt and Gina; Margaret Grace Yugovich, daughter of David and Annie; Cameron Flynn Moran, son of Joe and Carissa

2007:   From the Pastor’s Desk

  Dorothy Wilgus, who died this past March, made the parish a residuary legatee of her estate.  On Tuesday afternoon, her executor, Bill Clark, dropped by the Rectory to give me a check for $41,000.  The parish is most grateful to her for her thoughtfulness.  I hope we will all join in praying that God has blessed her abundantly for her generosity.

                                                         John G. Johnson

Remember in your prayers, Doug Standley, who died this past week.  May he rest in peace.

2009:   A Word from Your Pastor

  Thanks to all who participated in our first Activities and Ministries Fair last weekend.  It was a positive sign of the life and vitality of our community.  More than 40 organizations and activities were represented.

  …We do invite all members of the Parish and every family to be involved in some activity or ministry that is outward looking.   So much of what we do is for ourselves and for our own.  This is necessary, but we are made to be for others….This time of year helps us to call to mind what we have received and to be thankful.   The truest expression of gratitude is generosity.

2010:   (The Pastor expands on the theme from 2009.)

  Here are a few reminders of invitations that have recently been made:  Men, join the choir and sing out the praises of God.  Women, find a way to renew the Women’s Club and discern leadership.  Seniors, recall the glory days of the Vintage Club and reestablish yourselves as a sign of the joy of all our days on earth.  Children, continue to bring your parents to Mass every Sunday.  Charter and long-time members of the Parish, gather the story of our first 50 years and prepare for the celebration of our Golden Jubilee beginning in November 2011.  All families:  choose a group in the parish and an issue in the world and touch them with your Faith and Prayer.  To All:  in this Year of Prayer for St. Timothy Church, come to spend time with the Eucharistic Lord on Wednesdays.

  Hear the call and respond.  You will not regret saying “Yes” to the Lord.  There will be joys for you and those you love in time and in Eternity beyond your imagining.

2011:  Bravery doesn’t mean you aren’t scared.  It means you go anyway.  Thank you, Veterans.