A Word from Your Pastor April 29

Dear Parishioners:

There is a Chaos Theory that suggests that when we find chaos in one part of the universe, there is order in another part of the universe that would not be possible without that chaos.  So, that would seem to indicate that someone somewhere must be very happy about our current situation because order is present in that realm as a corollary to what is going on around us!

Just look at the world around us.  The culture of our present-day society, locally and beyond, is in turmoil, denying age-old truths and justifying the most outlandish thoughts and ideas and behaviors in the name of what?   When we seek to defend so-called “traditional values,” we are looked upon as unenlightened or worse.  Chaos reigns.  So, we must seek the order that is its corollary.

The key to finding the order we seek is the Truth of our Catholic Faith that proclaims the Resurrection of Jesus.  This Divine Intervention into human affairs has put us in touch with an ultimate Order to the Universe that trumps all other chaos and disorder.  God is in charge, of this world and of life and death and New Life.  Everything in this world is destined to come to an end, but we human beings are given the capacity to engage in preparation for what comes next.

We have had many deaths and funerals of late in our community.  Over the past couple of weeks, I have personally attended to five families, including my own, who have experienced such a loss.   Each death has made me ever more aware of the fragility of our human condition and the brevity of life.  We must live each day in the awareness of the fact of our limitations.   We must also put our trust in the Lord Who leads us to the Order beyond the chaos of earthly life.

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.

 I, then, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love, striving to preserve the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace: one body and one Spirit, as you were also called to the one hope of your call; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. (Ephesians 4:1-4)

St. Paul accepts his own condition and circumstance as a prisoner for the sake of the Gospel, and he uses it to call the Ephesians to a way of life that incorporates Gospel values in their community life.  Unity and peace come from being centered on God. Love frees each member of the community to accept all others.  Hope is directed toward the fulfillment of God’s promises.  The Communion of Love, present within the community through the action of the Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Spirit, is destined for all.

 

The encouragement Paul offers to the Ephesians in spite of his own difficult circumstances rings true for us today.  Where there might be a temptation to despair, given all that is occurring in the world around us, our Faith and the example of the generations who lived before us invite us to cling to Hope and to trust in the continuing action of God’s Spirit among us.

How well do you know Saint Timothy?

 At the St. Timothy Women’s Prayer Breakfast, there was a Quiz about our Patron Saint Timothy.  This week’s installment gives the final questions.  Next week you receive the final answers.

 What do the following have to do with St. Timothy?

Termoli, Molise, Italy

The Angel of the Church of Ephesus

A.D. 97

Answers to Last Week’s Questions:

The Second Missionary Journey of St. Paul was the occasion on which they met.

Katagonia is the pagan feast of the goddess Artemis on which St. Timothy was martyred.

Jubilee Church Directory

Church Directory: Sittings here at St. Tim's for pictures have ended, but we still want you to be part of parish family pictorial! Pictures of your family can be submitted for inclusion for just $10. Place a copy of the picture, with a note on the family members included in the picture, and your payment in an envelope labeled 'Directory picture" and drop this by the rectory or in the collection basket. Photos may be submitted through May 20th. There is still the opportunity to have your picture taken at another church and placed into our directory as well. Email Ryan & Terri Fisher at tcrjfisher@yahoo.com for assistance if you would like to explore this option.

This Week in Our History:   April 29-May 6

1964      The form for administering Holy Communion has been changed.  The priest will say CORPUS CHRISTI (Body of Christ), before each communicant.  The communicant will answer AMEN and then receive.  The new form is to be used immediately.

1965      Our First Communion Class receives their First Holy Communion this afternoon at two special Masses.  Our class this year numbers 87.  This is a great blessing for the parish and we ask that you please remember  them in your prayers today.

A multitude of new additions to the parish: Julie, daughter of M/M David Armour; Mark, son of M/M Joseph DiPietro; Julia, daughter of M/M Hugh Dorrian; Raymond, son of M/M Richard Murray; Keith Paul, son of M/M Donald Mains; David, son of M/M Douglas Wille.

1969                  We hope to start bingo in the parish by May 18.

1970                  “Raindrops keep falling on my head…” Not any more.  Thanks to the eight men from the Men’s Club who spent last weekend repairing the roof over the cafeteria and kitchen.  Their work, and the efforts of  the Finance and Building and Maintenance Committees saved the parish $2,000.  Many thanks from all of us.

1973                  As of June 1 a new schedule of Bingo Workers will go into effect.  Any woman who can give one Thursday or one Sunday evening a month please call Anne Mosey or Jane Horner.

1976   Saturday, May 2, 2:30   Wedding of Richard Keller and Beth Bubenchik.  Our congratulations and best wishes to them.

1980                  The beautiful new sanctuary chairs have finally arrived.  They are a gift from the family of Thomas J. Kondas, in his memory.  We are grateful and will surely be moved to remember Tommy in our prayers and liturgies.

The chairs for the choir also arrived this week.  Aren’t they nice!  They are the gift of Dr. Robert Lembach and family.  May God bless them!

 We congratulate the boys and girls who will make their First Holy Communion today at a special Mass:   Enrica Apollonio, Guillermo Arbona, Ana Claudia Bortolozzi, Ana Paula Bortolozzi, Angela Chickey, Maria Covarrubias, Daren Elosh, Michael Flanagan, Patrice Gillespie, Gregory Gilkerson, David Helms, William Morrisey, David Neal, Elizabeth  O’Flynn, Renee Rieser, Brady Roenker, Kerry Sacks, Michael Sherrow, Sara Smucker, Megan Standley, Sharif Tanagho, Lynn Tortorello, Marla Vrable.

1981                  Thank you.  In the early months of 1979, Mr. Len Immke donated 2,000 shares of stock in Wendy’s International to St. Timothy Parish.  That stock was sold during this past March for $47,2 50 (and applied as) payment on the parish debt.  The debt now stands at $87, 318.  The entire parish is grateful to Mr. Immke.  May God reward him for his generosity to our  parish.  May his generosity be an example to all in the parish.

A Note from Father Hanley…As I mentioned in my introduction at all Masses last Sunday, I am happy to be with you as pastor.  I look forward to a long and fruitful ministry in St. Timothy.  You were certainly reassuring as you greeted me so warmly after all the Masses.  …I ask God’s richest blessing on all of you each day at Mass and ask that you pray for me and for the entire parish in your daily prayers.  However, my head is swimming with new names …please be patient as I try to remember names and identify (them) with faces.

1983   The Banns of Matrimony are announced between Diana Geiser of St. Timothy and Mark Shumaker.

1984                  First Annual Derby Party…May 5 at 7:30 in the cafeteria, $10 per couple.  Beer, wine, mint juleps, soft drinks and popcorn will be provided.  Bring hors d’oeuvres – DJ for dancing.  Call Marcia Hanninen or Rita Flanagan for reservations.

1987                  Many thanks to Holly Whittaker, Michelle Reeb, and Melanie Collier and all who donated to or helped at our parish fix-up, clean-up.  Crowd estimates vary between 150 and 200, counting those in strollers.  Most seem to have had a good time and all worked very hard.  Father Thomas appears to have eaten the most hot dogs (5).

1990                  Plan to stay for refreshments after the Sunday morning Masses on May 6.  Our Deacon David Speers will be saying goodbye as he prepares to return to his native Arizona for ordination to the priesthood.  Come wish him well.

1993                  Women’s Club…”Day of Relaxing, Prayer, and Refreshment” Monday, May 3 10-2 in the rectory basement.  Jo Dickinson MA of the Wellness Program Management at the Elizabeth Blackwell Center will speak on “Creating Balance in Our Life”.  Call Debbie Wolf for info or if childcare is needed.

1994                  Special congratulations for Andrew Lewandowski, a St. Timothy School 2nd grader and Cub Scout Pack 324 member who was presented with the Light of Christ medal.  Fr. Hanley presented the award, unique to scouts of the Roman Catholic faith.  Andrew is the first scout to earn the award since the pack was reactivated 7-8 years ago.

2001   Next weekend will be Deacon Joseph O’Hara’s last one with us.  We will have a reception for him after all the Masses.   He will be ordained a priest June 2 in his home diocese of LaCrosse, Wisconsin. We thank Deacon Joseph for his service here during his last year at the Josephinum

2003   Congratulations to Tara Theado and Stephen Blackstone who will be married on Saturday, May 10.   

2007  From the Pastor’s Desk…Marion Smithberger, who is preparing for ordination as a permanent deacon for our diocese, will become increasingly involved in parish life during the next several months.  This quarter his assignment is to observe sacramental preparation, RCIA, and adult education.  As he completes his responsibilities in his home parish of St. Peter, he will have more time to devote to our needs.  Having known Marion during my time at St. Peter, I am delighted that the diocese has assigned him to us for his internship.  The fact that both the Josephinum and the diocese consider St. Timothy to be a suitable environment in which future clergy can learn to minister says a great deal about the kind of community we are.

2011   Welcomed to the parish at the Easter Vigil:  Aaron Adkins, Rickey Collier, Mary Ann Hauenstein, Brigette Semler-Lucas, Michael Kachur,Sherri Poroski, Bill Arend, John Semler-Lucas, Mary Smolko Billy Arend, Aiden and Evan Semler-Lucas.

A Word from Your Pastor April 22

Dear Parishioners:

Last week’s celebration of the Anointing of the Sick at all Parish Masses was a real delight. It was evident that the whole community was drawn into the Mystery of the Sacrament as the priests laid hands on each of the sick and anointed them with the Oil of the Sick blessed by the Bishop during Holy Week. I find it a special privilege to touch others with the Healing Mercy of the Lord through this powerful sign of His Love. Jesus healed the sick in His public ministry, and the Church continues this in so many ways. Also impressive were the number of our members who stood for the Blessing of Health Care Workers. What a wonderful sign of the Compassion of the Lord! Our thanks to all those who are generous in their care for our brothers and sisters affected by illness.

During our Jubilee year as a Parish, we want to make plans for the future and to do what we can to anticipate needs in the physical plant of the church and school, and in the community. Some directions we have underway are the completion of the Campaign for St. Timothy by recouping the parish funds that covered interest during our years under debt (by way of the pledges made and the monthly envelope) and ongoing maintenance work in the church and school building. We also plan to arrange for a parish-wide survey that will assist us to identify priorities and to discern where we ought to focus our attention. Some ideas that are percolating are Evangelization, Youth and Family ministry, the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program, Latino ministry, and various forms of Outreach. Now is the time to begin thinking about your own ideas. What do you see? Where do you believe we are being called as a Parish? What has the Lord placed as a concern in your heart?

Both the Parish Council and the School Advisory Board will begin to look for new membership for the next year. Do you or someone you know have the gifts needed to serve in discernment of leadership and direction for our Parish and School? Are there gifts you see in your fellow parishioners that ought to be put at the service of St. Timothy Church? What has God given to you for the sake of others?


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.

For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that he may grant you in accord with the riches of his glory to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner self, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the holy ones what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

Now to him who is able to accomplish far more than all we ask or imagine, by the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (Ephesians 3:14-21)

St. Paul had a sense of responsibility for all those to whom he preached the Gospel. He prayed with an awareness of the extent of God’s love for all His People. The Faith he preached has the power to overcome all obstacles. All who respond to the gift of Faith are caught up in the very Love of God. Paul’s prayer is that the Ephesians continue to grow in Faith and that they comprehend the power of God at work in them through Faith. This prayer is fitting for us too, living as we do in a world that often misunderstands the Church and her teachings. May we open our own hearts to a depth of understanding of the riches we receive through Faith. May we come to acknowledge the glory of God Who works in us for the salvation of all.

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!

What do the following have to do with St. Timothy?

Second Missionary Journey

Katagonia

Answers to Last Week’s Questions:

Corinth and Thessalonica are places in Greece where St. Timothy ministered along with St. Paul, and also which received letters from them.


This Week in Our History: April 22-29

1965: The parish is grateful to the Women’s Club for the gift to the church of the statue of Our Blessed Mother and to the Men’s Club and Mr. Pat DeSantis for the statue of St. Joseph.

1966: This afternoon almost 100 children of the parish will receive their First Holy Communion. Remember them in your prayers and thank God for this great blessing on the parish.

Newly baptized – Margaret Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Rybski – Thomas Edward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fitz – Michael David, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Guarasci – David Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Hater – Katherine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Butler – Jeffery, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shinal

1968: The observance of an anniversary sometimes has a note of sadness but it was with great happiness and pleasure, through your participation and generosity, that I observed mine last weekend. I am very grateful to those who, through a great amount of effort, made it possible. May we continue to gather together to do the will of God and the work of the parish. Father Winkler

1974: Bishop Edward Herrmann will officially visit the Parish Tuesday, April 30. He will visit the school from 2-3: meet with the teachers from 3-4; with the staff and priests from 4-5; and the Parish Council from 6:30-7. Confirmation will be administered to one hundred seventh and eighth graders at a 7:30 Mass.

1975: We announce the marriage of Mr. Steven Hilty and Miss Vickie Hampton of our parish April 26 at 2:30 p.m. in our church. Congratulations and best wishes from Pastors and Parishioners.

1978: Our school principal, Mr. William Weisner, has announced that he will be leaving St. Timothy at the end of this school year. We have mixed emotions about this: Gratitude for the excellent work he ahs done here and sadness that he is leaving our parish family. We know that he will do well in his new endeavors.

1979: Banns of Matrimony are announced between Irene Sova of St. Timothy and William Brundage of St. Catherine.

1981: Women’s Club invites all parishioners to welcome Father James P. Hanley at a reception this afternoon from 2:00 – 4:00 in the cafeteria. Please plan to attend.

1984: Baptisms
Diana Kimberly daughter of M/M Charles Duvall; Laura Ann daughter of M/M Michael Brailer; Nicholas Joseph son of M/M Matthew Hanneman; Matthew Allen son of M/M Douglas Cooper; Katie Marie daughter of M/M Douglas Kendall; Donald William son of M/M Donald Backus; Jennifer Lynn daughter of Dr/M John Flory; Michelle Diane daughter of M/M Perry Lynch; Jeanne Marie daughter of M/M James Foley; Katherine Ann daughter of Dr/M Joseph Leisring; Benjamin Joseph son of M/M Donald Kehoe; Molly Ann daughter of M/M John Brewer; Layne Donahoe son of M/M Lee Dreven; Jeffery Poff and Lance Christopher sons of M/M Charles Holmes; Anne Elizabeth daughter of M/M Larry House

1987: Neatness in the pews…is a sign of regard for fellow parishioners. Please do not leave bulletins, flyers, or other items in the pews…Parents – bottles of milk or juice, quiet toys, books, teething rings are all helpful as you try to participate in Mass, and keep the little ones occupied at the same time. However, cookies, crackers and the like present a cleaning problem. God bless you in your noble and vital efforts at childbearing.

1988: Please remember in your prayers George B. O’Grady of this parish who was buried this past week.

1990: Weddings – on Saturday, April 28th: David Schneider of St. Timothy will marry Kimberly Trafford; Ann Della Flora of St. Timothy will marry Martin Gilan; Kathy Quinlan of St. Timothy will marry Jerry Lepley

1992: Annual Fix-Up, Clean-Up Day next Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon. Coffee, Juice and Donuts Provided. Bring Gardening and Cleaning Tools and Lots of Energy. Make St. Tim’s Shine

1995: Please remember in your prayers Mary L. Funk, a member of the parish, who was buried from the parish this week.

1996: Wedding – On Saturday, May 4 at 2:30 p.m., Julie Brown of St. Timothy will marry Christopher Rush.

1997: Please remember in your prayers Betty Montgomery who died this past week.

2006: We joyfully welcome our brothers and sister in Christ, Andy Davis, Benjamin Meier, Michael and Sally Padgett into Full Communion with the Catholic Church during the Easter Vigil. We also... congratulate Joshua and Haylee Padgett who received Holy Communion for the first time during the Vigil Mass.

A Word from Your Pastor April 15 Divine Mercy Sunday

Dear Parishioners:

Heartfelt thanks to all who have been part of our entry into the Season of Easter! We offer a special welcome and thanks to our Neophytes, those who have become our newest members through the Sacraments of Initiation celebrated at the Easter Vigil.



Back Row: Eduardo Santiago, Sharon Margaret Austin, Whitney Erin Braunlin, Nancy Lynn Whybrew, Kenneth E. Kellogg, Jonathan Charles Whybrew, Randall Ernest Knapp, Susan Gay Rhett, Michael LaFate Rhett Deana Fawn Rogers and Jeremy Michael Rogers.

Middle Row: Marco Antonio Santiago, Laura Padilla Martinez, Ashley Lynn Whybrew, Kelsey Lauren Whybrew, Sydney Leigh Whybrew,
and Lillian Mackenzie Haddox.

Front Row: Flavio Santiago, Jesus Jose Santiago, Brian Padilla Martinez, Kenneth Daniel Short, Paige Elizabeth Haddox, Cole Michael Rhett, Jack Michael Rogers and James Mason Rogers.


Six were Baptized: Michael LaFate Rhett, Kenneth Daniel Short, Lillian Mackenzie Haddox, Paige Elizabeth Haddox, Flavio Santiago, and Jesus Jose Santiago.

15 were baptized Received into Full Communion in the Catholic Church through a Profession of Faith: Kenneth E. Kellogg, Jonathan Charles Whybrew, Nancy Lynn Whybrew, Ashley Lynn Whybrew, Kelsey Lauren Whybrew, Sydney Leigh Whybrew, Randall Ernest Knapp, Whitney Erin Braunlin, Jeremy Michael Rogers, Deana Fawn Rogers, Sharon Margaret Austin, Susan Gay Rhett, Cole Michael Rhett, James Mason Rogers and Jack Michael Rogers.

Four were Confirmed and Received First Eucharist to complete their Christian Initiation:
Eduardo Santiago, Marco Antonio Santiago, Brian Padilla Martinez, Laura Padilla Martinez.

Let’s continue to welcome our Neophytes into the life of our community. Of special note is the fact that a number of Latino families have begun to call St. Timothy Church their spiritual home. We are in need of Spanish speakers who can assist us in the effort to welcome them and to invite them to share their traditions and culture with us.

This weekend, we celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick at all Masses. This Sacrament gives strength in time of illness and assists us to prepare for the final journey to the Kingdom. The Healing that flows from the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is evident in the communal experience of this Sacrament.

We also give thanks for those among us who work in the field of health care and those who visit the sick and homebound on behalf of our community. They show the Lord’s love and compassion and they let those they serve know that St. Timothy Church is with them and holds them in prayer. Let us pray for all our brothers and sisters who are ill and for those who care for them.


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

Of this I became a minister by the gift of God’s grace that was granted me in accord with the exercise of his power. To me, the very least of all the holy ones, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the inscrutable riches of Christ, and to bring to light for all what is the plan of the mystery hidden from ages past in God who created all things, so that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the principalities and authorities in the heavens. This was according to the eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness of speech and confidence of access through faith in him. So I ask you not to lose heart over my afflictions for you; this is your glory. (Ephesians 3:7-13)

St. Paul began by persecuting Christians, and in the end, he himself endured persecution. He came to understand the meaning and purpose of suffering. He learned to offer up his suffering for the sake of his ministry among the Gentiles. Suffering leads to glory, both for Christ and for those who follow Him. The Ephesians were a community of believers who knew Paul well and so they shared a concern for him in his experience of persecution and suffering. Here, Paul acknowledges their concern and invites them to understand with him the higher purpose the Lord has for all that he undergoes.

In the old days, the good Sisters who taught so many of us, used to say, “Offer it up!” This was a practical and personal expression of the teaching of St. Paul that our suffering can serve a higher purpose.

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!

What do the following have to do with St. Timothy?

Corinth

Thessalonica

Answers to Last Week’s Questions:

Silas/Silvanus and Erastus are identified by St. Paul as companions of St. Timothy and also listed along with Timothy as co-authors of some of his letters.

An Invitation from the Knights of Columbus Council 14345

On Sunday April 22nd, the 4th Sunday of the month, at 9:30am the Knights of Columbus will be leading a Rosary for religious liberty in the Rosary Prayer Garden. We ask all parishioners to join us. If you are unable to attend, please consider saying a Rosary with your family to pray that there will be a change of heart by our government in infringing on our 1st amendment rights. In the case of inclement weather we will proceed inside the church.


Cristo Rey High School

Father John Foley will be visiting Columbus on April 25, 2012 to share his amazing experiences as President of the first Cristo Rey High School and Founder of the National Cristo Rey Network. Fr. Foley is coming to Columbus to support the 2013 opening of Cristo Rey Columbus High School. Fr. Foley was the central figure in creating this unique education model for low-income families.

An open-house style reception for Fr. Foley will take place at Our Lady of Victory Parish Life Center, 1559 Roxbury Road, Columbus on April 25, 2012 from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Come listen to Fr. Foley’s extraordinary story. To register, please visit our website at www.cristoreycolumbus.org or contact Valerie Shaw at vals@cristoreycolumbus.org.


This Week in Our History: April 15-22

1966: CYC will show a film at 7:30 in the parish hall. The film is one of the best presentations ever produced of the “Old Testament”. There is no admission charge. The film is in color.

1968: Today is Low Sunday, the Octave of Easter.

The People of Saint Timothy Parish are invited to participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass commemorating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the ordination of The Reverend Augustine L. Winkler on Sunday, the twenty-first of April at half after two o’clock in the afternoon, Saint Timothy Church. Reception immediately following in the Parish Hall.

Father Winkler has declared Monday, April 22, a school holiday in celebration of his silver jubilee.

1969: Banns of Matrimony for the first time between Robert Naderhoff and Michaelynn Fiorini, both of St. Timothy’s.

General Phase of the D.D.F. (Diocesan Development Fund) will be conducted today. All parishioners are asked to remain at home today until the workers contact you. Solicitations will be made between 1:30 and 5:00 pm. Workers and Captains are asked to meet in the Parish Hall at 1:30 for assignments.

1970: Altar boys: 8:45 Mike Reedy and David Cleaver; 5:15 Steve and Phil Weisenbach

1971: Receiving the Sacrament of Baptism last week: Mr. Emerson Whisner; Mrs. Shirley Gore; Amy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mascara; Michael, son of Dr. and Mrs. James Pardi; and Douglas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Scholl.

1974: We thank the Parishioners for a very generous (Easter) collection: $4800 for St. Timothy’s and $1000 for the victims of the Xenia tornado. The Pastors have reason to be proud of the spirit and generosity of our people.

1980: This afternoon Bishop George Fulcher will administer the sacrament of Confirmation to 90 of our parishioners.

1981: Wedding banns are announced between Joseph Coldren of St. Brendan and Nancy Weisenbach of St. Timothy.

Fr. Thomas wishes to thank everyone here at St.Timothy for the many kindnesses extended to him, and wishes the parish and Father Hanley many blessings throughout the years. He will be reverting to his regular jobs at the Vocation Office and Watterson High School.

1987: A special fund has been established to receive contributions toward any building program. Parishioners can now donate to the “St. Timothy Building Fund”. The funds will be kept in a separate account and not spent for operating expenses.

1988: Please remember in your prayers George O’Grady of this parish who was buried this past week.

1994: Please remember in your prayers Robert Amrine and Dorothy Mitchell, members of the parish who died and were buried from St. Timothy Church this past week.

1996: Please remember in your prayers, George Hoessly, who died this past week.

2000: Welcomed into our parish at the Easter Vigil…Stephanie Benjamin, Molly Fitz, and Debra Hawking.

2001: Please remember in your prayers Jeanne Tortorello and Julia Rabe who died this past week. May they rest in peace.

2004: Congratulations to Paul and Ann Bubenchik, who will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary April 24.

2006: Easter Thank Yous: Thank you, DeSantis Florists, for all the fresh palm and floral arrangements as well as the beautiful spring blooms which added so much to the liturgical celebrations of Holy Week.
Thank you to the…Briski Family for their gift of the Paschal Candle and to Pat Sagester for the beautiful Easter banner. Also thanks to the Auber Family for their gift used toward new altar server robes.

2008: The cover of the April 20 bulletin was a picture of Pope Benedict XVI in recognition of his first Papal Visit to the United States.

2009: Divine Mercy Sunday. St. Timothy Church will be observing this day with a special Holy Hour, blessing of a Divine Mercy Image donated to our parish, and praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet, followed by Benediction. Since the Hour of Mercy is 3:00 pm, our Holy Hour will begin at 2:00 pm. All are invited to participate.

2010: As pastor, (Father Hayes called) all members of the Parish and School Family of St. Timothy Church to observe this year as “The Year of Prayer”….We will seek to learn prayers from the Catholic tradition, teaching them to our children, so that they may have them as a resource throughout their lives.

In a presentation titled “Tour of the Holy Land,” Father Tim will recount for us his 10-day pilgrimage through the Holy Land and Jordan. Following the presentation, there will be “Pilgrimage Reunion” where those who went on the pilgrimage will share their memories and photos over cookies and punch.

Congratulations to parishioner Ian Ballantyne who completed the requirements for the rank of Eagle Scout. His project was the development of the design and painting of the mural of the St. Timothy School tiger mascot in the Parish Center.

2011: Last week’s collection for the victims of Japan’s tsunami was $4,184. Thank you for your generosity.

A Word from Your Pastor April 8 Easter Sunday

Dear Parishioners and Guests:

Happy Easter! We are grateful for the presence of so many at the celebration of Easter Masses at St. Timothy Church. This is a testimony to the wonderful Truth that the Resurrection of Jesus Christ impacts all of us. Every human being has a future that goes beyond what this world can offer. Eternity beckons and through the Resurrection, it already “invades” our lives.

At the Easter Vigil, this year, we experience a wonderful sign of the vitality of the Faith of the St. Timothy Community. 25 people are being touched by the Sacraments of Initiation: six by Baptism, 15 entering full Communion in the Catholic Church through a Profession of Faith, 20 receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, and 21 making their First Holy Communion. There are five children and 20 adults completing their journey through R.C.I.A. this year. What a sign of the Presence and Action of the Holy Spirit among us!

To all who are gathered: in this, our year of Golden Jubilee as a Parish Family, we invite you to renew your own pledge to live the Catholic Faith. If you are with us and are not Catholic, be sure that you are welcome among us, and we invite you to consider entering into the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (the R.C.I.A.) in the next round. There is a richness to our Catholic Faith that will fill your heart with something that the world cannot give. The First Easter was the beginning of a Mission that will continue until the End of Time: the charge to bring all peoples to understand the offer of Salvation through Jesus Christ the Lord.

The Church today is undergoing many of the same kinds of suffering as that endured by Jesus in His Passion. She is rejected and ridiculed. Her teachings are ignored and denied without an honest hearing. Our own political leaders are trying to silence the voice of Her members and to enforce unjust laws and mandates that are in direct opposition to our Nation’s founding principles of liberty and justice for all (born and unborn). Let us open our hearts to the Truth, and let us work together to bring the values we learn from our Faith to the wider society. May the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, the proof of the Divine Power that belongs to Him as the Son of God, bring us to a living awareness of the Glory of God at work in us. May our lives bear fruit in the justice and peace that belong to the Kingdom of God.

Members of St. Timothy Parish are reminded that we are creating a Jubilee Photo Directory. If you are not a member of the Parish and would like to be, we invite you to register through the Parish Office and get into the Directory right away.


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.

Because of this, I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles—if, as I suppose, you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for your benefit, namely, that the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly earlier. When you read this you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to human beings in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit, that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. (Ephesians 3:1-6)

The earliest “scandal” of the Church was the realization that God has called not only members of His People to salvation, but Gentiles as well. Jesus Christ is for all human beings. This new awareness is what motivated St. Paul. The Church of Ephesus was the fruit of this knowledge. Our Patron St. Timothy, the first Bishop of Ephesus, witnessed this in practical way through his collaboration with St. Paul in many missionary journeys. The Church in Ephesus was among the first to see this wonderful mystery in full flower.

In our own time, we see the continuation of the expansion of the Gospel to peoples of many diverse nations and cultures. The celebrations of the Easter Season serve to deepen our knowledge and understanding of the ways in which God’s Spirit draws all human beings into the Mystery of Christ. The struggles of the Church in our day can serve to make us ever more aware of the power of Christ and His Resurrection when we respond to the action of the Spirit.

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!

What do the following have to do with St. Timothy?

Silas/Silvanus

Erastus

Answers to Last Week’s Questions:

Lystra in Lyconia is where St. Timothy was born.

Macedonia is where St. Timothy traveled along with St. Paul to proclaim the Gospel.

This Week in Our History: April 8-15

1963: St. Timothy’s Softball Team will have its first practice game on Wed. at Upper Arlington Field at 6:15. All men are invited to come. For information, call Paul Bubenchik.

1964: The Holy Father has asked us to make this a World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Remember this petition at Mass today.

There was a very generous response to (last Sunday’s) special collection for victims of the Alaskan earthquake; $304.00 was contributed. Thank you very much.

1966: The Women’s Club monthly bake sale will take place after all the Masses next Sunday. Proceeds from the Bake Sale are used to supply our altar needs, therefore all ladies are encouraged to take part in this monthly project.

1967: Women’s Club: Bake Sale next Sunday. Please contribute either $1.00 or baked goods.

Literary Club is having its final meeting of the year. The works of J. D. Salinger will be discussed by Edna Whitacre and Betty Bohn.
Librarian for the month is Kitty Hoessly.

1977: Cafeteria workers: Mon. No school; Tue. Hilda Cline, Jeanne Tortorello, Mary Jo Leonard, Madeline Blaire; Wed. Joanne Andracki, Mary Jane Calcote; Thur. Elaine James, Suzie McMichael; Fri. Pat Frericks, Anne Moore

Banns of Matrimony are announced between Katherine Mikolajcik and Brendan Bey.

1978: Women’s Club will sponsor a ‘mini course’ in CAKE DECORATING – taught by Annette Kanakkanatt.

Thank you Sandy Ragland, Marilyn Chadwick, Sharon Petrelli, Lucia Neal, Hilda Cline, Jeanette Kabealo, Mary McManis, and Edna Whitacre for the food prepared and delivered to the rectory during (last week’s) Mission week.
Fathers Farina, Tague and Macken

1980: Thanks to all who contributed to the decorating fund…We have received special contributions to purchase sanctuary chairs, choir chairs, and a new tabernacle. We still would like to purchase new lights, a new pulpit (ambo) and perhaps a new altar and baptismal fount.

1981: Film Schedule “Focus on the Family”—What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Women; The Lonely Housewife; Money Sex, and Children.

Remember in your prayers Rita McDermott and Jack Hilbish.

Fr. Ted Thomas will give an introductory lecture on the Social Justice Teachings of the Church for all those who wish to know how these teachings have developed or why the Church has become so involved in social, economic, and political issues.

1983: From Father Thomas:
It would be impossible to thank by name everyone who contributed so much of their time and talents to making Holy Week so beautiful and prayerful. Instead, let me take a cue from Psalm 33:

Praise be to Donors and Decorators who brightened our week.
Praise be to Servers, faithful and alert.
Praise be to Readers, practiced and prayerful.
Praise be to Ministers, steady and careful.
Praise also to Singers, and Players and Leaders.
Praise too to Ushers, Collectors and Greeters.
Praise one and all who gathered together.
Praise be to God for both fair and foul weather!

Father Thomas has requested (Women’s Club) assistance in preparation and serving a Peace and Justice Awards Breakfast April 23 in our cafeteria. Bishop Herrmann will receive the annual award in memory of Father Gus Winkler, a constant champion of the causes of justice and peace. This will be Bishop Herrmann’s last appearance in a parish before he leaves for retirement. Many dignitaries will be present. Volunteer assistance to Annette.

As part of a high school service project, Pat Haney scrubbed down everything that is wood in the Church. Many thanks to Pat and his Murphy’s Oil Soap for a job well done—35 hours worth.

1992: Congratulations to the winners of the Men’s Club vacation raffle. The Bringardners won the trip to Florida. The Goebels won the Radisson Weekend, and the Theados will be dining at Morton’s.

1994: During the past week St. Timothy Parish received a check for $20,000 as a bequest from the Last Will and Testament of Margaret Glenn. A member of the parish until she entered a convalescent home, Margaret died May 29, 1993 and was buried from the parish church June 4, 1993.
“I heard a voice from heaven say ‘Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’ “Yes, said the Spirit, ‘let them find rest from their labors, for their works accompany them.’” Rev. 14:13

1995: Remember in your prayers Harold Basbagill who died and was buried from the church this week.

1997: Mandatory dress rehearsal for all models involved with the NOSTALGIC NUPTIALS FASHION SHOW.
The Two Wedding Belles, Joyce and Suzie

Welcome to the parish George and Cathy Cleary, Barbara Cooper, Ed and Maureen Geraghty, James and Lee Odenwalde, Paul and Peggie Scholl, Diana Tartell, Chuck and Molly Weed.

Newly baptized: Natalie Elizabeth Hansell, daughter of Steve and Jean; Margaret Janet Hobson, daughter of Ted and Diane.

1998: Welcomed into our parish at the Easter Vigil: James Stickler, Beverly Trout, Robert Wenger, and Lisa Westenberger.

1999: Members of St. Timothy, Don Davidson, Bill Langdon, Janet McLaughlin, and George Mazzanti are appearing in the Vaud-Villities production of ‘That’s Show Biz!’ at Vet’s Memorial.

2004: Welcome our brothers and sisters in Christ at the Easter Vigil: James Cloud, Lae Rae Husted, Steven Solace, Robert Ensign, Joyce Gold, James Lindsay, Joseph Moran IV, Douglas Whipp, and Jenifer Wonn. They will be joined shortly after Easter by Tamara Sullivan and James Auber.

2005: The April 17 cover of the bulletin was a picture of Pope John Paul II who died during the past week.

2007: Monsignor John Johnson announced a Town Meeting to discuss the background of our parish debt. The parish…will undertake a capital campaign to raise $1.65 million to retire the debt over a three-year period and to begin building parish reserves.

We welcome Sharon Hall, Jeffrey Cattell, Elizabeth Susan Hatfield and Julie Lorenz during the Easter Vigil Mass.

2008: Remember in your prayers Dan Rybski who died this past week.

2010: Thank you to Barbara Kelleher and Ann and Carl Connor for their donation toward the purchase of a set of red vestments which were used for the first time on Palm Sunday and God Friday.

2011: St. Timothy Debt Elimination—A Real Possibility. A Challenge Donation for up to $50,000 toward repayment of the Parish Building Loan has been offered as an incentive to retire the parish debt. Our current debt is down to $170,000…Wouldn’t it be wonderful if our Golden Jubilee could also be a celebration of the “burning of the mortgage” in the life of St. Timothy Parish? There would be dancing on the tables! (We did it! Set up the tables!)

A Word from Your Pastor April 1

Dear Parishioners:

Holy Week brings us to the “High Holy Days” of our Catholic Faith. We will welcome many “guests” at the Masses of Easter Sunday, next weekend. Sadly, most Catholics have not yet come to realize the treasure we have in the days between this Sunday and next. If you are among those who have never attended the various celebrations of Holy Week, let this be the year.

Today, Passion Sunday, also known as Palm Sunday, is the celebration of Jesus’ triumphal entrance into the Jerusalem as the Son of David. We enter into the Passion with a shared reading of the narrative covering the final days of Jesus’ earthly life according to the Gospel of Mark.

Tuesday night, the Diocese of Columbus celebrates our Chrism Mass. This Mass is properly the Mass of Holy Thursday morning, but is able to be anticipated so that the clergy of the Diocese may come together for its celebration. At this Mass, the Priests and Bishop renew their commitment as shepherds, and the oils to be used for the Sacraments for the next year throughout the Diocese are blessed. Sacred Chrism is used for Baptisms, Confirmation and Holy Orders. The Oil of Catechumens is used in Baptism and in the R.C.I.A. The Oil for Anointing of the Sick gives comfort and healing to those who are touched by this Sacrament at the time of illness and in preparation for the final journey to the Kingdom. The whole Diocese, Bishop, Priests, Deacons, Religious and Laity are together as a sign of unity as Church.

The Sacred Easter Triduum runs from Holy Thursday evening through Easter Sunday.

On Holy Thursday we celebrate the evening Mass of The Lord’s Supper, with Washing of the Feet and our Second Grade First Holy Communion class will serve as Honor Guard in the Eucharistic Procession.

On Good Friday we will have Stations of the Cross at Noon and two opportunities for Celebration of The Lord’s Passion.

On Holy Saturday the Solemn Easter Vigil is the Mother of all Liturgies in our Church. In this Liturgy, we light the Easter Fire, honor the Paschal Candle, Bless the Baptismal Font, Baptize, Confirm and give First Holy Communion to many who are becoming new members of the Catholic Church.

At Easter Sunday Masses welcome many who visit us only once or twice a year.

The Week after Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday concludes the Octave of Easter. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated at all Masses. This Sacrament is for those who are seriously ill and for those who are nearing the time of their departure from earthly life for the Kingdom. In honor of Divine Mercy, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place following the Noon Mass ending with the Divine Mercy Devotion and Benediction. Confessions will be available for the Plenary Indulgence associated with this day.

Please be a part of all that we offer in these special days. God is worth our time. We need to express to Him and to ourselves that He is truly the center of our lives.

If you have not yet made arrangements to have your picture taken for our Golden Jubilee Directory, please do so. This will be a unique reminder to generations to come of who we are at the time of our half-century as a Parish. Remember, there is no cost to have the picture taken and you get a complimentary picture and a copy of the Directory for your family. No one is obliged to purchase anything more. But if your family is not in the album, what will future generations think? Many opportunities are open in the weeks ahead. Call or stop by to sign up. And don’t forget to Smile!

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.

So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the holy ones and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the capstone. Through him the whole structure is held together and grows into a temple sacred in the Lord; in him you also are being built together into a dwelling place of God in the Spirit. (Ephesians 2:19-22)

We are the Temple of the Lord. God’s Spirit lives in us, not just as individuals, but as a Community of Faith. The Saints in Glory invite us into their company, and we already taste on earth the glory that will be ours in the Kingdom. God dwells in us, and we share Divine Life through Jesus Christ and in the power of the Holy Spirit. We are citizens of the Kingdom and we belong to God’s own household.

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!

What do the following have to do with St. Timothy?

Lystra in Lyconia

Macedonia

Answers to Last Week’s Questions:

What happened to St. Timothy as an adult that usually happens soon after birth?
Circumcision

With whom does St. Timothy share a Feast? St.Titus On what day? January 26


St. Timothy Jubilee Church Directory Sign Ups

We would like to make a special invitation to you to ask you to have your picture taken to be included in the parish directory. This is an important milestone in the history of our parish and we want all of our members to be a part. There will be sign up opportunities after all masses this weekend; you can call Ryan Fisher, directory coordinator at 614-485-0933; or if you prefer you can sign up online by going to the parish website - sttimothyparish.net – and following the link in the middlle of the page.

As part of the directory you will receive a complementary 8 X 10 picture of your family as well as a copy of the church directory. We hope you will agree to be included.

For those who have already signed up we wanted to better communicate that pictures are being taken in the multipurpose room and check in for your sitting is in the church vestibule. Thank you for already agreeing to participate!