Dear Parishioners:
It is Lent, so we have to face some rather serious matters. This past week, we have had a Parish Mission as a Retreat offered to any and all who were able to participate.
In the midst of the week, grace abounded. Many came to participate at the various events, choosing to make this a part of their Lent. It was recognized as a “time apart,” that is, as a special time given to God so that His Spirit could work on us. Most of us had to work to rearrange schedules and plans in order to take part. Some aspects of the week were “inconvenient intrusions” into our usual daily routine. But we accepted them as invitations to welcome God into our lives and as a way to deepen our commitment to Faith.
At the same time as grace abounded, the devil was also at work, seeking to undermine the work of grace. We are a welcoming community, but at times, comments made to visitors and newcomers fail to be as warm and friendly as they ought to be. We can hurt feelings by expressions of surprise or frustration. It is my sincere hope that any who experience such comments from our members not take them to heart and come to know how loved and valued they are. We are made richer as a community by every new soul who comes to share our Faith and to worship with us. I also hope that all of us will be careful to watch what we say that is potentially hurtful or unwelcoming.
The Pastor of my home parish when I was growing up used to tell us that whenever we were going to say anything about someone else, we should ask ourselves three questions: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary? If the answer to any one of the three questions was “no,” then we should not say what we were going to say. The walls have ears. Comments we think are private and personal are often given a power to be heard more loudly than we speak them. Jesus taught that we should watch our very thoughts. How much more should we attend to words we speak out loud. “Sapienti sat”: “a word to the wise is sufficient.” Let us speak only the words that will serve to build up the Kingdom and let us open our hearts to all whom God sends to us on our journey.
I want to offer a special word of thanks to all who have assisted in the Parish Mission in service of their brothers and sisters. Your reward will be great in Heaven and the Parish is grateful to you now.
Congratulations to all who participated in the Mission and in the Women’s and Men’s Conferences over the past couple of weekends. May we continue to follow the Spirit’s lead throughout the Season of Lent.
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.
In him we were also chosen, destined in accord with the purpose of the One who accomplishes all things according to the intention of his will, so that we might exist for the praise of his glory, we who first hoped in Christ. In him you also, who have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and have believed in him, were sealed with the promised holy Spirit, which is the first installment of our inheritance toward redemption as God’s possession, to the praise of his glory. (Ephesians 1:11-14)
Our Parish Mission had this wonderful hymn in the Letter to the Ephesians as one of its guiding Scriptures. We are called to acknowledge the high destiny that is given to human beings in and through Jesus Christ. The praise of God’s glory is the very purpose of our existence. The Beauty of God is His Goodness and His Power. We are destined to share in that Reality through Faith. We have heard the Truth, we have believed in Christ, and we have been confirmed by the Holy Spirit through the Sacramental touch of Grace. We belong to God. This makes all the difference.
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!
Fill in the Blanks:
According to Tradition, St. Timothy was appointed the first Bishop of _______________.
That location was also the residence of two other famous figures in the New Testament:
_______________ and _______________.
Complete this prayer: To the King of Ages, the Immortal, the Invisible, the Only God --
Where is it to be found on the property of St. Timothy Church?
Answers to Last Week’s Fill in the Blanks:
St. Timothy is listed as co-author of seven letters in the New Testament Canon: __Romans, II Corinthians, Philippians, Colossians, I Thessalonians, II Thessalonians and Philemon__.
St. Timothy is named as the recipient of two letters: ___I & II Timothy__.
More News from the History of St. Timothy Parish – Happenings in the month of February
1963 Installation of pews in the church
Banns of Matrimony: 1st, Vincent Edward Muelleo of St. Agatha and Teresa Fodey of St. Timothy; 2nd, William Harrison of Ft. Knox, KY and Margaret Mulholland of St. Timothy; 3rd, John Kurelic of St. Matthew and Mary Styrcula of St. Timothy
1969 The regular collection was $3578.00; for Debt Reduction-$502.50.
Due to contributions on the first Sunday of the month, $1000.00 has been paid on the debt.
Lenten “Discuss In” meeting to be held to gain understanding of recent Changes in the Church which have “been creating as many headlines as party Politics. Call Kitty Hoessly or Jen Jordan.
Due to lack of participation and support on the part of St. Timothy’s teens, the CYC meetings will be temporarily discontinued.
1976 Fr. James Kraus informs the parish that, after completing five years as pastor at St Timothy, he will be leaving.
Cafeteria workers:
Mon. Fran Doyle, Mary Rybski, Mary Ann Marchese
Tues. Mary Jo Leonard, Jeanne Tortorelli, CeCe Matyac
Weds. Leona Reinhardt, Nancy Quinlan, Mary Ann Davidson
Thurs. Pat Longo, Sandy Finley, Natalie Cannon
Fri. Annette Kanakkanatt, Jane Dixon, Joyce Nobile
Founding pastor, Fr. Gus Winkler dies suddenly on Feb. 3. He was Pastor at St. Timothy from its beginning in 1961 until 1970. Funeral services were held at Holy Name Church on Feb. 6.
Associate pastor Fr. Thomas Cadden was transferred for health reasons serve as Chaplain Pro-Tem at St. Raphael’s Home. Fr. Eugene Megyer from the Josephinium will assist Fr. DeVille on weekends.
1985 A handwritten note from Vladimir and Nada Jirik thanks the parish for aid and assistance in settling into their new home in Columbus. The Jirik’s are a refugee family adopted by St. Timothy.
Dennis Lloyd would like to retire as bingo treasurer and seeks a replacement.
1996 The parish voted on a mission statement. The winner, with 27% of the vote:
The members of St. Timothy Parish come together in prayer, worship and service to proclaim the word of Christ, strengthen our community through the love of God, and grow together in communion with God.
1998 Proceeds from sales of grocery certificates will be used for new carpeting in the church.
2000 Tiger Treasure raffle winner—Bill Steller, Sr.
2004 Msgr. James Nugent is looking for s Pentium II, or better, computer that is sitting idle. His computer is very old and your used one may serve him better.
2009 In his pastoral letter, Fr. Timothy Hayes informs the parish that, due to Bishop Campbell’s health concerns, he, as Pastor, has been delegated to confer the sacrament of Confirmation at St. Timothy parish this weekend in his place.
2010 Fr. Tim is on pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Rev. Gregory Jones spoke at the weekend Masses as representative of Food for the Poor.
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