With the month of November, we come
to the closing of our Parish Year of Golden Jubilee. This year has served to keep us aware of our
common history and of our debt to those who have walked the way of Faith ahead
of us. We have expressed our gratitude
to the past, and we have celebrated those still among us who worked together to
establish St. Timothy Church. Let us continue
to learn from their example and to commit our hearts to the future.
As this year concludes, we look
forward to the Golden Jubilee of St. Timothy School
The “Bridge” between our Parish
Jubilee and the School’s Jubilee has been supplied by the Universal Church
The theme that unites these
celebrations is that of Faith: founded
in Faith, teaching the Faith to the next generation, and witnessing to the
truth of Faith to our contemporaries in convincing ways is what we are about as
a Catholic Parish. So the question is
addressed to you personally: Are you
“in”? Will you hear and respond to the
call to grow in Faith and to share your Faith with others? What do you need in order to make such a
response?
Celebrating our Golden Jubilee:
Getting to know Saint Timothy’s
Community of Faith.
Up to now, we have concentrated our study on the Scriptures
associated with Ephesus
The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians, CHAPTER
XV.--EXHORTATION TO CONFESS CHRIST BY SILENCE AS WELL AS SPEECH.
It is better for a man
to be silent and be a Christian, than to talk and not to be one. It is good to
teach, if he who speaks also acts. There is then one Teacher, who spake and it
was done; while even those things which He did in silence are worthy of the
Father. He who possesses the word of Jesus, is truly able to hear even His very
silence, that he may be perfect, and may both act as he speaks, and be
recognized by his silence. There is nothing which is hid from God, but our very
secrets are near to Him. Let us therefore do all things as those who have Him
dwelling in us that we may be His temples, and He may be in us as our God,
which indeed He is, and will manifest Himself before our faces. Wherefore we
justly love Him.
St. Ignatius offers the Ephesians a call to be true
witnesses to Faith. Faith is not a
matter of words, but also deeds. “Facta, non verba.” God speaks and His Word creates. Jesus proclaimed the Father by all that He
did even before He began His public ministry.
Our own actions speak louder than our words.
Year of Faith October
11, 2012 – November 24, 2013
October 11, began the Year of Faith. As one way of observing this year, each week
a small section of the Catechism of the Catholic Church will be read before the
start of Mass and will be included in the Bulletin. This is a small way of offering some food for
growth in Faith throughout this year.
30 “Let the hearts
of those who seek the LORD rejoice.” (Psalm 105:3) Although man can forget God or reject him, He
never ceases to call every man to seek him, so as to find life and happiness.
But this search for God demands of man every effort of intellect, a sound will,
“an upright heart,” as well as the witness of others who teach him to seek God.
You are great, O Lord, and greatly to be praised: great is your power
and your wisdom is without measure. And man, so small a part of your creation,
wants to praise you: this man, though clothed with mortality and bearing the
evidence of sin and the proof that you withstand the proud. Despite everything,
man, though but a small part of your creation, wants to praise you. You
yourself encourage him to delight in your praise, for you have made us for
yourself, and our heart is restless until it rests in you. (St. Augustine
Comment: God’s call to Faith is a call that addresses the whole human person,
intellect, memory and will, body, mind, heart and soul. All human actions flow from a deep desire for
relationship with God. How are you made
aware of your own need for God? Can you
see that even your sinful choices point to a restlessness that only God can
satisfy?
Our New Maintenance Man: Nat Russell
Nat is short for Nathan.
Family: married for thirty years to wife Beth, who works at Huntington Bank also for thirty years. One daughter,
Attend St. Brigid parish in
History/background: originally from
Moved to
In 2000, I started my own company, where I worked on apartments and residential and commercial plumbing, electric, heating and cooling.
I began at St. Timothy on august 22.
Any questions? Please ask. I am proud of my small town upbringing.
Thank you,
Nat
This Week in Our
History: November 4-11
1963: St. Timothy Women’s Club is taking orders
for broken nuts (…for Christmas baking).
Anyone interested is asked to call Mary Rybski or Jo Hilbish.
1964: This morning we begin as part of the Sunday
Mass the Prayer of the Faithful. In this
prayer the Church functions as our advocate and the petitions will seek
universal benefits as well as those related directly to the parish.
New additions to the parish:
Clifford Wells, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Westenberger; John Andrew,
son of Mr. and Mrs. William Steller
The Booster Club of St. Timothy will raffle an Admiral 21” Color Television in order to purchase
football equipment for the school.
Tickets are available from all members of the Men’s Club.
1966: Father Winkler is gradually improving. It will be some time before he will be able
to resume his duties. He makes this plea
to you: “Please ask the people to
continue to pray for me. It will be
through their prayers that I will be able to say Mass by January.” Father is still unable to receive visitors. He is very grateful for all your
remembrances.
Spaghetti Dinner, November 13th. From his sick bed Father Winkler has reminded
us that this dinner will commemorate the 5th anniversary of St.
Timothy’s and that the proceeds of the dinner are for the debt reduction.
1967: Enlargement of seating capacity: During the month of October an official count
was made of attendance at our Sunday Masses and it showed an increase to almost
2000 every Sunday. As you are aware, we
are quite overcrowded at several Masses.
Devotion and attention are lessened and full participation in the
Liturgy is made difficult.
We have the opportunity now to increase the
seating capacity and to make the sanctuary more suitable for the new Liturgy of
the Mass.
May increased
seating and a more fitting sanctuary for the Liturgy help us all to worship God
better.
Banns of Matrimony:
First time between Douglas Edward Standley of St. Mathew, Mt.
Gilead , Ohio
1969: Parish Council: Today you may vote at all the Masses if you
would like to have a Latin Mass.
We are urged to continue our prayers for peace and there
will be a Mass for Peace at 8:45 a.m.
next Friday.
The youth of St.
Agatha Parish are sponsoring two programs centered around the current concern
of all Americans, young and old, for the present situation in Viet
Nam St.
Agatha School Ohio State United
States Viet
Nam
1972: New Parishioners: Mr. and Mrs. Tim Pond; Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Packard; Dr. and Mrs. Richard Haines
1987: Council news…reports that parish council
agreed with a recommendation from Board of Finance that Father Thomas shop for
as late a model of bus for the parish as feasible.
1988: Any political leaflets left on your
windshield or shoved at you as you leave church or parking lot are unauthorized
by the parish or the diocese.
Our parish currently enjoys its largest Sunday Mass since
1975, with approximately 980 in
attendance each weekend.
1992: On November 7th, Barry Coyle of
St. Timothy will marry Romona Penland.
1995: Thanks.
As I move to a new music position at Immaculate Conception Church I wish
to thank the parish for all the kind thoughts, prayers and gifts. A special thanks goes to all who planned the
appreciation parties. To each of you, deepest
gratitude for the support I have felt during these 18 years of blessed
service. God bless.
Dale Beaver
2005: Our sympathy to the family of John Gerlach,
who died this past week. May he rest in peace.
2006: Newly baptized – Augustus Harris Maglicic,
son of Matt and Heather; Belle Regina Studer, daughter of Matt and Gina;
Margaret Grace Yugovich, daughter of David and Annie; Cameron Flynn Moran, son
of Joe and Carissa
2007: From the Pastor’s Desk
Dorothy Wilgus, who
died this past March, made the parish a residuary legatee of her estate. On Tuesday afternoon, her executor, Bill
Clark, dropped by the Rectory to give me a check for $41,000. The parish is most grateful to her for her
thoughtfulness. I hope we will all join
in praying that God has blessed her abundantly for her generosity.
John G. Johnson
Remember in your prayers, Doug Standley, who died this past
week. May he rest in peace.
2009: A Word from Your Pastor
Thanks to all who
participated in our first Activities and Ministries Fair last weekend. It was a positive sign of the life and
vitality of our community. More than 40
organizations and activities were represented.
…We do invite all
members of the Parish and every family to be involved in some activity or
ministry that is outward looking. So
much of what we do is for ourselves and for our own. This is necessary, but we are made to be for
others….This time of year helps us to call to mind what we have received and to
be thankful. The truest expression of
gratitude is generosity.
2010: (The Pastor expands on the theme from 2009.)
Here are a few
reminders of invitations that have recently been made: Men, join the choir and sing out the praises
of God. Women, find a way to renew the
Women’s Club and discern leadership.
Seniors, recall the glory days of the Vintage Club and reestablish
yourselves as a sign of the joy of all our days on earth. Children, continue to bring your parents to
Mass every Sunday. Charter and long-time
members of the Parish, gather the story of our first 50 years and prepare for
the celebration of our Golden Jubilee beginning in November 2011. All families:
choose a group in the parish and an issue in the world and touch them
with your Faith and Prayer. To All: in this Year of Prayer for St. Timothy
Church, come to spend time with the Eucharistic Lord on Wednesdays.
Hear the call and
respond. You will not regret saying
“Yes” to the Lord. There will be joys
for you and those you love in time and in Eternity beyond your imagining.
2011: Bravery doesn’t mean you aren’t scared. It means you go anyway. Thank you, Veterans.
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