Dear Parishioners:
Monday is the Feast of St. Joseph, the Husband of Mary. He is, as we know, the Foster Father of Jesus, and the Patron of the Universal Church. In May, we have a Feast that celebrate him as St. Joseph the Worker. Catholics also acknowledge St. Joseph as the Patron Saint of a Happy Death, that is, a death well-prepared for and with family and friends nearby to await the call to the Kingdom.
Joseph was the man, chosen by God, to mirror His Fatherhood to the Child Jesus. When Jesus spoke of God, He called Him “Abba.” This term of endearment expresses an intimate relationship of love and respect. Jesus would have used it first for Joseph.
It was Joseph, a son of David, who gave Jesus His earthly claim to be the Son of David, heir to the Throne established by God over His People.
The model of the earthly father of Jesus who responded to his call to be a member of the Holy Family and to care for and protect Jesus and Mary is a wonderful reminder of the call to Parents to attend to the needs of their children and their families. Studies have revealed that the indicator of future involvement in the life of the Church and the Sacraments is the example of parents.
Mothers and Fathers must bring their children to church, when they are young, through their elementary years and on into high school and adulthood. The children of the current generation will not be future members of the Church unless their parents are visibly and personally committed to and involved in the life of the parish today.
The Third Commandment is “Keep Holy the Sabbath.” For Catholics, this means participating in the Mass every Sunday and every Holy Day of Obligation. It is not an optional part of being Catholic to attend Mass. It must be the priority of the week.
The Readings of the Third Sunday of Lent speak of Light. God enlightens our minds and heart through Faith. May the Spirit of God open our eyes to discover anew the Gift of Faith and free us ever more to live it in the sight of our children and all the world.
Celebrating our Golden Jubilee: Getting to know Saint Timothy’s Community of Faith.
We are looking at St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, since Ephesus was the see where St. Timothy served as Bishop. This may offer some perspectives on the Church and the Community among whom Timothy lived and ministered.
You were dead in your transgressions and sins in which you once lived following the age of this world, following the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the disobedient. All of us once lived among them in the desires of our flesh, following the wishes of the flesh and the impulses, and we were by nature children of wrath, like the rest. But God, who is rich in mercy, because of the great love he had for us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, brought us to life with Christ (by grace you have been saved), raised us up with him, and seated us with him in the heavens in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from you; it is the gift of God; it is not from works, so no one may boast. For we are his handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for the good works that God has prepared in advance, that we should live in them. (Ephesians 2:1-10)
St. Paul reminds the Ephesians of the Gift of God given to them through Faith. The sins of the past are brought to mind only to point out how God’s Mercy has been poured out. Salvation comes through grace, received only through Faith. Our Faith must be put into practice and is to be seen in the good works that we accomplish by the grace of God and the action of His Spirit. Faith is not merely an intellectual exercise. It is an experience of the Living God. It requires a commitment to live the grace we receive.
How well do you know Saint Timothy?
At the St. Timothy Women’s Prayer Breakfast, there was a Quiz about our Patron Saint Timothy. Test your own knowledge about the Saint. Each week, a question or two will be put in the bulletin. You’ll have to come back next week to get the answer!
Answer the Following Questions:
How did St. Timothy die?
What cities have held the tomb of St. Timothy?
Answers to Last Week’s Questions:
What are two famous bits of advice given to St. Timothy by his mentor?
• Don’t let anyone look down on you because of your youth!
• Drink a little wine for your stomach.
• Another possibility: Fan into flame the Gift of God given to you when I laid hands on you.
In Greek, the name Timothy means what? Honoring God
This Week in the History of Our Parish: March 18-25
1963: The Central Deanery asked for our help in collecting clothing for the Mexican migrant workers in Ada, Ohio. Shoes, sweaters, and blankets are greatly needed.
1966: The parish rectory and offices will be moved from Oberlin Drive to the new building on the church grounds on Monday (Mar. 21). The new address is 1088 Thomas Lane.
1971: Robert Paul Steller, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Steller, received the sacrament of Baptism last Sunday (Mar. 14).
1972: Mr. Dom Tiberi, chairman for next Fall’s Parish Festival is calling the first meeting of all who are interested in helping prepare for this annual celebration. We had an excellent beginning last fall, and we hope to do bigger and better this year.
1974: Needed – women to sing at funeral Masses. This is a real act of kindness and support. No great ability required. Call Bobby Scholl.
1975: Lenten Suggestions, Penances;
At home: Join hands for shared prayer at mealtimes. Express the care you have for others through gentleness. Outside the home: Go out of your way to show someone in your neighborhood you care about them. (Visit an elderly parishioner; bake a gift; give a flower, etc.) In Church: Put you in the expressions of the liturgy – pray, sing, KISS OF PEACE. As you enter or leave church, greet and speak to fellow parishioners.
1976: This week a collection will be taken up at the door for the benefit of the Farm Workers. The sign in front of the Church was authorized by the Parish Council (by a vote of 12 to 1) after a presentation by local representatives of the Farm Workers. Their cause is also endorsed by the Pastors, Bishop Herrmann and the Catholic Bishops of America, whose staff have thoroughly investigated the situation. Several other parishes in Columbus have taken a similar stand, a difficult and courageous one, which, perhaps, many will challenge. Literature is available and we welcome discussion. Remember, it was not a bunch of radical manipulators, but your own parish council, ordinary parishioners, who listened and were convinced, 12 to 1.
1980: Monday, Mar. 17, St. Patrick’s Day – No School.
1981: You will soon have a new pastor. Please welcome him; encourage him; pray for him – so that he will be able to lead St. Timothy’s and make it what it should be; one of the best parishes in the diocese; a parish to which each of you should be proud to belong.
-----Father William DeVille
P. S. Over two years ago, Mr. Len Immke donated 2000 shares of Wendy’s stock to Saint Timothy Church. That stock has now been sold. When that money is received it willo be paid towards the debt and will reduce the debt below $100,000. May God bless Mr. Immke.
1982: James Connor of St. Andrew will marry Gina Guarasci of St. Timothy Parish at St. John the Baptist on Sat. Mar. 20.
1983: St. Timothy Women’s Club invites you to SPRING SPLENDOR, a style show/dinner at the Jai Lai Restaurant, Mar. 26. Women’s fashions will be presented by Madison’s and men’s clothing by Brittany Clothiers.
1984: Ashes to Easter Lenten group sessions are being hosted by:
Sun. Greg and Sue Wetzel;,
Mon. Frank and Lea Guarasci;
Tue. Bob and Sue Stephen;
Wed. Chuck McGroarty and Madelyn Gardner;
Thurs. Jim and Vicki Foley, Dick and Maureen Haney;
Fri. Joe and Sharon Petrelli, and Suzi Martin.
1989: Please remember in you prayers Betty Stark who died this past week.
1998: Jon and Ginny Sosnowski, who own Unique Presence at Lane Avenue Shopping Center, graciously donated a Princess Di Beanie Bear to be raffled off. Proceeds will benefit programs of enrichment for the school.
1999: After the Evening Prayer on Sundays, Father Shonebarger and Father Ellifritz will give a presentation on “The Meaning of Mass and the Eucharist”. If you are thinking of doing something special for Lent, maybe this is just the thing.
2006: Please remember in your prayers Carmelo Tiberi who died this past week. May he rest in peace.
Winners of the first St. Timothy Dodgeball Tournament were:
Adult Division – Vince Fabro, Neal Roberts, Tony Austing, Brian Boley, Dave Hayes [Fr. Tim's Brother!], and Kevin Kranz.
Middle School Division – Tony Francescon, Taylor Glancey, Connor Cattabiani, Charlie Schaffner, Dominic Bertolini, and Michael Cianflona.
2009: The Baptismal font is once again flowing freely as it should. Thank you to Phil Hall and Jim Flanagan for replacing the pump.
The parish continues to offer condolences to the family of Bart ‘Joe’ DeVictor whom we buried this past week. Students of St. Timothy, St. Charles, Watterson, and other schools were there to support their classmates and friends. Police and Sheriff Departments and many others among the first responders came to offer tribute to one of their own. The formal procession had more than 40 police cars with flashing lights all the way to the cemetery.
We also remember Maxine Lozier who died.
2010: Remember Frank Furno who died this past week.
Opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Parishes of our Deanery
St. Brigid of Kildare Sunday, March 18 5 p.m.
(Evening Prayer and Confessions)
St. Christopher Sunday, March 18 7:30 p.m.
St. Brendan Monday, March 19 7 p.m.
St. Margaret of Cortona Tuesday, March 20 7 p.m.
St. Timothy Church Thursday, March 22 7 p.m.
Our Lady of Victory Sunday, March 25 6:30 p.m.
St. Agatha Sunday, March 25 3 p.m.
St. Peter & St. Joan of Arc Wednesday, March 28 7 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc
St. Andrew Fridays of Lent between Stations and Benediction
Don’t miss your chance to be reconciled to God!
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