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.
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