Once again we welcome Bishop
Frederick F. Campbell to St. Timothy Church this weekend for the Sacrament of
Confirmation. Our 8th Grade
Class has been working to prepare themselves to receive this Sacrament and the
Gift of the Holy Spirit and we are proud of them for taking this step in life
with God and His Church. This Sacrament
offers a source of grace for the whole parish community.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church
describes the Rite of Confirmation:
All-powerful God, Father of our
Lord Jesus Christ,
by water and the Holy Spirit
you freed your sons and daughters from sin
and gave them new life. Send your Holy Spirit upon them
to be their helper and guide. Give them the spirit of wisdom and understanding,
the spirit of right judgment and courage,
the spirit of knowledge and reverence.
Fill them with the spirit of wonder and awe in your presence.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
by water and the Holy Spirit
you freed your sons and daughters from sin
and gave them new life. Send your Holy Spirit upon them
to be their helper and guide. Give them the spirit of wisdom and understanding,
the spirit of right judgment and courage,
the spirit of knowledge and reverence.
Fill them with the spirit of wonder and awe in your presence.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
1320 The essential rite of Confirmation is anointing the
forehead of the baptized with sacred chrism (in the East other sense-organs as
well), together with the laying on of the minister’s hand and the words: “Be
sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit” in the Roman rite, or: “the seal of
the gift of the Holy Spirit” in the Byzantine rite.
This Sacrament serves to strengthen Faith
and to enable us to serve as a witness of the Gospel. When we respond to the Gift of the Spirit and
put to use the Spirit’s Gifts of Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Knowledge,
Fortitude, Piety and Fear of the Lord, we open our world ever more to the Kingdom of God
Year of Faith October
11, 2012 – November 24, 2013
We continue our journey through the Year
of Faith. As one way of observing
this year, each week a small section of the Catechism
of the Catholic Church is read before the start of Mass.
God chooses Abraham
60 The people descended from Abraham would be the trustees of the promise made to the patriarchs, the chosen people, called to prepare for that day when God would gather all his children into the unity of the Church. (Cf. Romans 11:28; John 11:52; 10:16.) They would be the root onto which the Gentiles would be grafted, once they came to believe. (Cf. Romans 11:17-18, 24.)
61 The patriarchs, prophets, and certain other Old Testament figures have been and always will be honored as saints in all the Church’s liturgical traditions.
Comment: Abraham
represents three peoples in the world today:
Jews, Christians and Moslems. Our
hope of finding a way to peace and cooperation is that we have the same Father
in Faith. How does this awareness influence
your approach to the conflicts present in the world today?
The Catechism offers a summary concerning the Sacrament of
Confirmation that our 8th Graders are receiving today:
IN BRIEF
1315 “Now when the apostles at
Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them
Peter and John, who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the
Holy Spirit; for it had not yet fallen on any of them, but they had only been
baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid their hands on them and
they received the Holy Spirit” (Acts 8:14-17).
1316 Confirmation perfects
Baptismal grace; it is the sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit in order to
root us more deeply in the divine filiation, incorporate us more firmly into
Christ, strengthen our bond with the Church, associate us more closely with her
mission, and help us bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied
by deeds.
1317 Confirmation, like Baptism,
imprints a spiritual mark or indelible character on the Christian’s soul; for
this reason one can receive this sacrament only once in one’s life.
1320 The essential rite of
Confirmation is anointing the forehead of the baptized with sacred chrism (in
the East other sense-organs as well), together with the laying on of the
minister’s hand and the words: “Be sealed
with the Gift of the Holy Spirit” in
the Roman rite, or: “the seal of the gift
of the Holy Spirit” in the Byzantine rite.
This Week in Our History: February
3-10
Note: This project was started in February 2012; with
this week’s edition, we have now completed a full year of review of our past 50
years.
Special Thanks to Mary
Ballantyne, who has studied our bulletins of the past years and brought the
history forward for us to celebrate.
Thanks too to all who have lived this history who are still among
us. Let’s commit to a bright future
built on glorious past!
1963: After discussion with the Bishop it has been
decided to postpone the formal blessing and dedication of the church until May
12th. This will give us more
time to prepare the building and also to do some work on the exterior. The Bishop has given permission to use the
church as soon as it is ready, which we hope to be the 3rd of March.
Tonight is the monthly Men’s Club meeting in the Parish
Hall. Outstanding program for the evening
includes a short business meeting and a long social hour.
1965: There have been some inquiries why we don’t
publish the names of newly baptized babies.
With this issue of the bulletin we will, if there is room; last Sunday
there were five babies from the parish baptized, almost like a new
Pentecost. Congratulations to – Mr.
& Mrs. Michael Dorrian, son Joseph; Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Hamilton, son
Stephen; Mr. & Mrs. Jon Hogenkamp, son James; Mr. & Mrs. Frank Mangini,
son Scott; Mr. & Mrs. John Schafer, daughter Susan
Sargent Shriver will speak on the Peace Corps at 4:00 pm Monday in the Ohio Union, Ohio State
Campus
1967: Liturgical Note: You are asked to sit, stand and kneel during
Mass without being directed to do so by the commentator. If there is considerable delay, the
commentator may remind you by a gesture.
This Sunday is Catholic Times Sunday: All are asked to renew their subscription to
the Catholic Times…This is the only Catholic publication you are asked to
buy. The Catholic Times is necessary to
keep abreast of religious news in the world and in our own diocese. Our Most Reverend Bishop wants this wonderful
Catholic press in your home for your reading.
We glut our mailboxes with numerous secular publications; surely we
could allow one Catholic printing in our homes.
1969: Dennis and Ann Kelly, members of this
parish, are working for PAVLA (Papal Volunteers) in Lima ,
Peru
Lenten “Discuss In” – During the past several years, a great
many Catholics have begun to feel like strangers in their own home. The unchanging church in which we built our
beliefs and values has been creating as many headlines as party politics. The concern and anguish of many Catholics is
very real. Gain more understanding this
Lent by joining a “Discuss In” here at St. Timothy’s on Sunday morning during
Lent.
1974: CCD:
Congratulations to the many who have attended regularly and are taking
an active part in the program. To those
whose attendance fluctuates: we cannot be expected to provide an adequate
religious education program in our parish without your consistent
cooperation. Please join us each Sunday
morning.
1976: St. Timothy Women’s Club will be getting
together regularly for an old fashioned “Quilting Bee” - - timely in this
bicentennial year. Hopefully, the quilt
will be finished in time for auction at the festival.
1977: Pledge Drive Report: Bad news!!...As a result of the pledge drive
(which was disappointing), the planned decorating of the Church has been
postponed and the Board of Education will be asked to re-evaluate their
recommendation of December that the school will continue next year as is.
Women’s Retreat at the Shrine
Center
1980: From the Pastor’s Desk
I’m very proud of the people of St. Timothy Parish. You should feel the same pride about being
part of the parish. In the last two
years, you have gotten the parish back on a good financial footing, the school
is practically at full enrollment, we have a new organ, the church has been
painted and the sanctuary remodeled. The
choir is singing beautiful, and there seems to be a great spirit of
cooperation. God has blessed us.
Those things are chiefly external matters, but I believe
they reflect the faith which is in your hearts.
I’m grateful for the opportunity to be your pastor.
1982: We ask your prayers for Mary Edgington, a
member of our parish who died and was buried from the parish church this past
week. May she rest in peace.
1990: Please remember in your prayers Jack Stock
who died this past week.
1993: Sale
1997: We welcome Fr. Joseph Jerebeck who has come
to live and work with us at St. Timothy.
Father is retired but in good health and will be doing many Pastoral
activities for our Parish.
1998: Thanks to a generous bequest of Judy Besst,
the Men’s Club will purchase varsity volleyball and softball equipment.
2006: Update on Fr. Tom Shonebarger
Fr. Tom is convalescing comfortably at Mohun Health Care
Center. He is scheduled for dialysis
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is able to hold conversation with his
family. The family appreciates your
prayers and concern but still suggests no visitation at this point.
2007: From the Pastor’s Desk
Marion Smithberger from St. Peter Parish, who is preparing
for ordination as a permanent deacon, will be joining our staff to serve as an
intern. I’ll be meeting with him and his
wife Carol later this week to discuss his areas of involvement. He is very excited about working with us; and
I am very excited that the diocese chose to send him here as part of his
training.
2008: Remember in your prayers, Margaret Flesher
and Rita Burk, who died this past week.
May they rest in peace.
2010: A Word from Your Pastor
For the next 10 days I will be journeying in the Holy Land,
with a group of 40 or so pilgrims, led by Mary’s Pilgrim’s, with Judy and Larry
Lorms as our guides. Several members of
the parish will be part of the journey.
I invite you to keep all of us in your prayers…Know that you will be in
my thoughts and prayers throughout the journey.
2011: A Word from Your Pastor
…Members of the parish are meeting monthly for a webinar to
learn about Stewardship, the response to God’s generosity and the call to share
who we are and all we are with one another as brothers and sisters in
Christ. The Spring Gala Dinner/Auction
is being organized. Festival teams are being set in motion. Alumni are working to form a network of
connection with friends through the years.
And, plans for our Golden Jubilee in November are beginning to take
shape.
The Rosary Prayer
Garden
What are your thoughts about our community life? How are you and your family involved in
things that build you up spiritually?
The Year of Prayer:
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful.
--And kindle in them the fire of Your love.
Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created.
--And You will renew the face of the earth
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