Dear Parishioners:
This week our Second Graders have begun to learn something that may be useful for all of us to recall: when we come into the church and other sacred places, we are standing on holy ground. The children are learning a little song to remind them: “This is holy ground. We’re standing on holy ground. Our God is present, and so this ground is holy.” At the same time, they are learning to have an attitude of silence as an expression of reverence in the Presence of the Lord. Silence is hard to come by in our era. And yet, our little ones are able to learn about it and to practice it. Can we learn from them?
Silence offers us an opportunity to listen more deeply to the Truth. The noise of the world is pervasive and without any real sense of order. Silence allows us to discover the voice of God speaking to our hearts, letting us know the way things really are. In Silence, we can hear God’s call to us to belong to Him. Through Silence in the Presence of our God, we become the Holy People chosen to teach others the way of the Lord. God’s Word, spoken in us, can only be heard in Silence.
Paradoxically, once we have entered into Silence, we will always find that the Lord calls us to speak aloud what we have heard. “Go into the whole world, teach all nations…..” (Matthew 28:19) Actions speak louder than words. When we live what we have heard in Silence, the world takes note.
Hearing news of wars, terrorist attacks, and persecution at home and abroad, we can feel powerless. Nonetheless, we must engage. First, we must pray. Here is the call to Silence. Then, we must teach by word and example. Here is the Call to proclaim the Kingdom of God.
Last weekend, the Knights of Columbus began a grass-roots campaign to remind our public representatives of their responsibility to defend our freedom to practice our Faith. I invite you to respond with your own voice. Let our civil representatives and leaders know that you cherish the freedoms won for us by those who pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor.
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, since that was the diocese of which our Patron St. Timothy was the first Bishop. We are now considering another Letter associated with that community, this time from one of the early bishops of the Church named Ignatius of Antioch.
The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians, CHAPTER VIII.--RENEWED PRAISE OF THE EPHESIANS.
Let not then any one deceive you, as indeed ye are not deceived, inasmuch as ye are wholly devoted to God. For since there is no strife raging among you which might distress you, ye are certainly living in accordance with God's will. I am far inferior to you, and require to be sanctified by your Church of Ephesus, so renowned throughout the world. They that are carnal cannot do those things which are spiritual, nor they that are spiritual the things which are carnal; even as faith cannot do the works of unbelief, nor unbelief the works of faith. But even those things which ye do according to the flesh are spiritual; for ye do all things in Jesus Christ.
Ignatius reminds the Church of Ephesus of their power for good. By responding to the call to be holy, they influence the whole world with their witness. Great Saints lived among them, and so they are known throughout the world. Ignatius himself, on his way to martyrdom, is encouraged by the report he has hear about them. Holiness—belonging to God—leads to a way of life that is evident. “Spirit and flesh” are brought to a unity in Jesus Christ and the lives of those who follow Him continue the witness in such a way that the whole world is lifted up.
Knights of Columbus Letter Campaign in Defense of Liberty
Religious liberty is indeed the first liberty and our most cherished freedom. If we are not free in our conscience and our practice of religion, all other freedoms are fragile. If our obligations and duties to God are impeded, or even worse, contradicted by the government, then we can no longer claim to be a land of the free. In our Bill of Rights, the First Amendment allows for the free exercise of religion. Unfortunately, the Department of Health and Human Services is now forcing health care professionals and religious institutions into actions that violate their moral teaching and religious beliefs.
After all Masses this weekend (Saturday, September 15th and Sunday, September 16th) the Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a letter writing campaign to our government representatives - HHS, Congress and the President – requesting they stand up for religious liberty and support legislation affirming the First Amendment. There will be letters available for you to sign and personalize at tables in the cafeteria. We ask all parishioners to join in this letter writing campaign with the Knights of Columbus as we seek legislation to protect rights of conscience and to rescind the HHS mandate.
This Week in Our History: September 16-23
1964: Date to remember—Sunday, Oct. 4—First Pizza Sale sponsored by the Home and School Association.
1969: Football game today—St. Timothy’s plays St. Philip’s at 1 pm today. Take the East freeway to Hamilton Rd. exit. Go north on Hamilton to Livingston and turn left. Go about three blocks to Elaine Rd. and turn left. We would like the parents of the players to support the team.
1971: The choir had an excellent first rehearsal Thursday with its splendid new Director, Brother Peter McClernon. We can use more members, and if former members are not coming back, may we please have the music back?
1972: Festival notes: Just a reminder to the ladies to wear bright and gay apparel and the men their Hawaiian shirts in keeping with the theme of the parish festival. Be sure to invite your friends and neighbors so we can have a grand turnout.
Banns of Matrimony are announced for the first time between Nicholas DeSantis and Michelle Fares, both of St. Timothy Parish.
1973: We regretfully announce the death and burial of Dolores Boulware, a most faithful parishioner. We ask your prayers for her and her family.
1976: Are you thinking of getting married???? Parishes of this vicariate have established rules as to who may witness the marriage. Please call the pastor before contacting anyone else.
Have you been in the priest’s pala…(oops!) rectory lately? If you have you’ve noticed that some maintenance is needed. Since we haven’t much money to spend, we’re looking for your input and/or bids on the several needs. Needed: some new carpeting; draperies; someone to upholster some furniture, etc.
1979: Congratulations to Robert Olsen, Scout Troop 169, who will be presented the Eagle Award at a Court of Honor on September 17 at Cranbrook School.
Today we observe Catechetical Sunday….following are the teachers working in the CCD program: Kindergarten and 1st Grade--Mrs. Sue Dodd; 2nd Grade--Carla Guarasci; 3rd and 4th Grade--Mrs. Sara Gavinski; 5th and 6th Grade--Joe McLaughlin; 7th and 8th Grade-- Mrs. Elaine James and Mrs. Bill Hartnett; High School--Ralph Guarasci and Greg Paniccia
Lights. Our thanks to Paul Bubenchik for the new spotlights on the porch entrance. They’re nifty!
1983: On Saturday, September 24, Mary Cusick of St. Timothy will marry Douglas Dougherty in St. Timothy Church.
1984: Sympathy and Prayers—Jack Bender, James E. Staley, and John A. Burk, members of St. Timothy who were buried this past week.
This week’s featured group…is our core of Bingo volunteers. No listing would really describe all that they help accomplish for the parish. So, instead, this bulletin includes a summary of last year’s financial reporting…As you will readily see, the volunteers made possible the parking lot, the new cafeteria tables, and still raised $120,000 of the total parish income of $538,000.
1992: Ice Cream Social…As an “Official” welcome party for Father Hanley, there will be an ice cream social at St. Timothy’s on Sunday afternoon September 20th at 3:00 pm. All are invited, of course, and we hope to have a good turnout. So many people will have an opportunity in a more casual setting to “Meet the Pastor” or catch up on “old times”. In case of rain we will move to the cafeteria.
1996: Happy Birthday, Fr. Andy Nugent, on your 81st birthday, September 23.
2003: Congratulations to Steve and Irene Sova, who will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, September 27th at the 5:00 pm Mass.
2004: Rest in Peace. Our sympathy to the family of Paul Saelzler (former Director of Religious Education at St. Timothy), who died this past week. May he rest in peace.
2008: A Word from Your Pastor
Who would ever have thought that Columbus and Ohio would be hit so hard by a hurricane? “Ike” has closed down much of the city for several days now….Events like this invite us all to realize that we are so dependent on others for our everyday well being. Perhaps it is a wake-up call to take stock in our situation before something even more difficult befalls us. It is also a reminder to make sure that we reach out to those around us. Who is on your list of folks to call just to make sure they are all right? Who has your name and number to call when they are in need? How connected are you to those around you? Who is your neighbor?
2009: Remember in your prayers Marie Wolf who died. Our sympathy to her family and may she rest in peace.
2010: Congratulations to Anish and Juliet Varghese, who were married in India this August. We welcome Juliet into the parish as she joins her new husband, who has been a member with his family. Blessings to the newlyweds!
2011: A Word from Your Pastor
…This past week, we saw a gathering of St. Timothy women for a potluck. As an honorary (dues-paying) member, I was able to stop in as things were wrapping up. It was clear that everyone had a good time. Although for several years now we have not had an active “Women’s Club” as such, it is clear that all the members are very active and involved. We owe a debt of gratitude to the women of St. Timothy Parish who keep us in business and who make sure that all that used to happen under the umbrella of the Women’s Club still happens. I am sure that the Holy Spirit will tap on someone’s shoulder to take up the task of leadership when the time is right. In the meantime, we thank those who led in the past and we invite those who are feeling the Spirit’s tug to step forward. Remember, it was a woman who got us all started by her Yes to God when the angel asked her to be the mother of the Messiah.
Golden Jubilee - The date has been set for the dinner celebration for the Golden Jubilee of St. Timothy Parish. Mark your calendar for November 26, 2011 after the 5:00 pm Mass.
Please remember in your prayers, Bill Clifford, who died this past week. May he rest in peace.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Sunday, September 9, 2012
A Word from Your Pastor September 9
Dear Parishioners:
We congratulate the Knights of Columbus, Council 14345, on their organization of the Blue Mass celebrated this past Friday. It was an honor to have Bishop Campbell among us for the third time this Liturgical Year during our Golden Jubilee. (As you will recall, Bishop Campbell was with us for the opening of the Jubilee Year in November 2011, at the same time as we began the new English translation of the Mass. He returned to confirm our 8th Grade class in February 2012.) We were also delighted to have so many participate in the Mass and the reception that followed. Thanks to all who had any part in the proceedings!
Once again, we thank the Knights of Columbus for their efforts to defend our liberty with the letter-writing campaign that they are overseeing this weekend. Mr. Thomas Winters is addressing the parish at each Mass to offer some reflections about the nature of our concern. His insights will assist all of us to deepen our understanding of what is at stake and call us to respond.
Four key points need to be considered: First, all of us need to be informed about this issue and the role of government in our lives. Not to attend to this is to open the way to losing the precious liberties that are the hallmark of our society. Second, we need to exercise our right and responsibility to vote. Third, we need to continue to follow the situation and to learn what is happening at the local and national levels to address our concerns. Finally, we need to keep in touch with our government officials to ensure that they are working to uphold the Constitution and especially the Bill of Rights. Freedom is not won easily; sadly, it can easily be lost. Write, send an e-mail, or call your representatives to keep the matter before their attention.
The Catholic Church teaches that the Laity have a distinct responsibility to bring Christ to the secular world. Proclaiming the Gospel is not merely a matter of words. It includes action, taking a stance that upholds the values that flow from the Gospel. Our country was founded by men and women who pledged their “lives, fortunes and sacred honor” to the just cause of Independence. We have the duty to do the same and to maintain freedom for our own children.
The Diocesan Office of Social Concerns has a web link that can help you on your way:
http://www.colsdioc.org/Offices/SocialConcernsOfficefor/ActionAlerts.aspx
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, since that was the diocese of which our Patron St. Timothy was the first Bishop. We are now considering another Letter associated with that community, this time from one of the early bishops of the Church named Ignatius of Antioch.
The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians, CHAPTER VII.--BEWARE OF FALSE TEACHERS.
For some are in the habit of carrying about the name of Jesus Christ in wicked guile, while yet they practice things unworthy of God, whom ye must flee as ye would wild beasts. For they are ravening dogs, who bite secretly, against whom ye must be on your guard, inasmuch as they are men who can scarcely be cured. There is one Physician who is possessed both of flesh and spirit; both made and not made; God existing in flesh; true life in death; both of Mary and of God; first possible and then impossible, even Jesus Christ our Lord.
In every age, false teachers are present. The Ephesians are warned to avoid those who deny the truths of Faith. The central Truth is the Incarnation and the Salvation won for us by Jesus, Who is our Physician. The dual nature of Christ is emphasized to the first generations of Christianity: Jesus Christ is flesh and spirit, made and not made, God incarnate, the risen from the dead, human and divine. In the world today, there are many who claim to be followers of Jesus who deny these truths. The world cannot fathom them. We still delight in them and pledge to live by them. We must still seek to avoid false teachers and to abide in Truth.
This Week in Our History: September 9-16
1963: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday of this week are the Fall Ember Days. They are days of partial fasting for those so obliged and are days of partial abstinence for all. That is, meat may be taken only once on Wednesday and Saturday and that at the principal meal of the day.
Children who cross the railroad tracks at Thomas Lane may continue to do so. All difficulties have been straightened out.
1964: School began this week with 329 students. All is going well and we ask for your continued help and cooperation.
1965: The Fourth Session of the Vatican Council opens on Tuesday. Both the Holy Father and Bishop Carberry have emphasized the need for prayer for the Council throughout the entire session. The Bishop has asked that Tuesday be observed as a day of prayer throughout the Diocese for the Council. Here in the parish we will observe the day of prayer by: High Mass for the Council at 8:30 am. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will follow Mass and continue until 2:45 pm when Benediction will be held. Please make an effort to attend Mass or to visit the Blessed Sacrament sometime during the period of exposition.
The leveling and seeding of the ball field area has been undertaken as a project by the Men’s Club. The sodding done on the north side of the building was the work of the CYC.
1966: During this past week I have asked fifteen men to serve on a Finance Board for the parish. The Board will do the financial planning, direct the raising and expenditure of parish funds. Parish election will determine membership in the future. This follows the expressed wish of the Vatican Council that laymen assume greater responsibility in the direction of the parish, particularly in those areas where they are competent by training or experience.
The banns of marriage are announced for the first time between Daniel DeSantis and Diana Morone, both of this parish.
1968: Father Raymond Lavelle is living at St. Timothy’s while he attends Ohio State University.
1971: Because of a weak response, the Men’s Club Golf Outing had to be cancelled. (!!!)
1975: This Sunday (Sept. 14), in Rome, Mother Elizabeth Seton is to be canonized a saint. She is the first native born American citizen to be so honored. Wife, Mother, convert, foundress of the Sisters of Charity, she is not only a marvelous example of a great person, but a symbol for all the causes most dear to American Catholics: reverence for womanhood, for family life, for Catholic education, for dedication and perseverance. At all the Masses today, we celebrate for the first time a special Mass in her honor.
1977: The Parish Council has moved that from now on there will be no motor bikes allowed on the Church-School property.
1978: Banns of Matrimony are announced between Mark Bubenchik of St. Timothy and Kristi Mullins.
1979: We have 265 students in the parish school this year. Faculty: Principal, Mrs. Marg Mooney; grade one, Mrs. Lois Stock; grade two, Mrs. Madeline Blaire; grade three, Mrs. Mary Lou Kistner; grade four, Mrs. Agnes Reed; grade five, Mr. Pat Mooney; grade six, Mrs. Barbara McConagha; grade seven, Mrs. Mary VanCamp; grade eight, Mrs. Sue Gardiner; Physical Education, Mrs. Darlene Wall; Librarian, Mrs. Kathy Spicer.
The cafeteria will again be run by Mrs. Ann Bubenchik, assisted by Mrs. Sally Boylen and Mrs. Mary Olsen.
1982: …recently registered in our parish: Allen/Jane Brehl, Joseph/Mary Briski, John/Sharyl Flory, James/Victoria Foley, Susan Johnson, Paul/Janice Layton, George/Teresa Lewandowski, Lawrence/Connie Little, John/Susan Meyer, Michael/Delores McGroarty, Robert Ubbing, Fred/Judy Wagner, Judy Zimmerman
1983: Community Sunday – Farewell. Be sure to stop in the cafeteria after Mass next weekend. Enjoy some refreshments, meet some parishioners, say goodbye to Tim Hayes, and be introduced to the Adult Education program.
1988: Come say hello to Father Connolly who has come to live here at St. Timothy. Father will…be in the cafeteria after all the Masses next Sunday.
1995: Day of Prayer. Bishop Griffin has asked that this Sunday, September 10, be observed a s a day of prayer for the Church and the people of Burundi, Africa. In Burundi, a predominantly Catholic country, 100,000 people have been killed and 650,000 people have been displaced from their homes. The country is torn asunder by ethnic violence, fear, division, and armed conflict. Pray for the people of this poor nation and write to our president, your senators and representatives to encourage an arms embargo for Burundi.
2002: This Sunday, at the 10:00 am Mass, we will dedicate the statue of St. Timothy, an original work of art from Carrara, Italy. It has been generously donated by Nelly Salimbene and the Salimbene Family, who are charter members of St. Timothy Parish. This gift is in memory of Rocco Salimbene, who passed away in August, 1998. The statue was designed and installed under the supervision of Carmine Menduni, Columbus Art Memorial.
St. Timothy was a fellow apostle with Paul, preaching the Gospel and suffering for it by opposition and imprisonment. He had a Greek father and a Jewish mother. Being the product of a “mixed” marriage, he was considered illegitimate by the Jews. Timothy was a convert of Paul’s around the year 47. He was with Paul at the founding of the church in Corinth. He was with Paul in Rome during his house arrest. References seem to indicate that he was not only young but also timid.
Let us make the right choices: to pray, act and unite against the bitter fruits of division, hatred and violence. Let us rededicate ourselves to global peace, human dignity, and the eradication of injustice that breeds rage and vengeance. (First anniversary of 9/11 attacks.)
2007: Congratulations to Joe and Margie Brembeck who celebrate their 50th anniversary next Sunday.
Congratulations to Marie DeSantis and Robert Raynes, who will be married on Saturday.
2009: We welcome Hobart Hatfield and Phil Hall as our newest members of the Catholic Church. They were received into Full Communion, made their Profession of Faith and received Confirmation and Holy Communion at the School Mass on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
2011: A Word from Your Pastor
The tenth Anniversary of “9-11” is a significant moment.…Unfortunately, it seems, we have found our way back to a “normal” that did not hold on to some of the promise of those early days after “9-11”. God is being removed from public discourse…we have a responsibility not to let this happen among us. Today of all days, pray for our Nation and our World.
Please remember in your prayers Mike McGroarty who passed away. Our prayers and sympathy are with his family in this time of sorrow.
We congratulate the Knights of Columbus, Council 14345, on their organization of the Blue Mass celebrated this past Friday. It was an honor to have Bishop Campbell among us for the third time this Liturgical Year during our Golden Jubilee. (As you will recall, Bishop Campbell was with us for the opening of the Jubilee Year in November 2011, at the same time as we began the new English translation of the Mass. He returned to confirm our 8th Grade class in February 2012.) We were also delighted to have so many participate in the Mass and the reception that followed. Thanks to all who had any part in the proceedings!
Once again, we thank the Knights of Columbus for their efforts to defend our liberty with the letter-writing campaign that they are overseeing this weekend. Mr. Thomas Winters is addressing the parish at each Mass to offer some reflections about the nature of our concern. His insights will assist all of us to deepen our understanding of what is at stake and call us to respond.
Four key points need to be considered: First, all of us need to be informed about this issue and the role of government in our lives. Not to attend to this is to open the way to losing the precious liberties that are the hallmark of our society. Second, we need to exercise our right and responsibility to vote. Third, we need to continue to follow the situation and to learn what is happening at the local and national levels to address our concerns. Finally, we need to keep in touch with our government officials to ensure that they are working to uphold the Constitution and especially the Bill of Rights. Freedom is not won easily; sadly, it can easily be lost. Write, send an e-mail, or call your representatives to keep the matter before their attention.
The Catholic Church teaches that the Laity have a distinct responsibility to bring Christ to the secular world. Proclaiming the Gospel is not merely a matter of words. It includes action, taking a stance that upholds the values that flow from the Gospel. Our country was founded by men and women who pledged their “lives, fortunes and sacred honor” to the just cause of Independence. We have the duty to do the same and to maintain freedom for our own children.
The Diocesan Office of Social Concerns has a web link that can help you on your way:
http://www.colsdioc.org/Offices/SocialConcernsOfficefor/ActionAlerts.aspx
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, since that was the diocese of which our Patron St. Timothy was the first Bishop. We are now considering another Letter associated with that community, this time from one of the early bishops of the Church named Ignatius of Antioch.
The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians, CHAPTER VII.--BEWARE OF FALSE TEACHERS.
For some are in the habit of carrying about the name of Jesus Christ in wicked guile, while yet they practice things unworthy of God, whom ye must flee as ye would wild beasts. For they are ravening dogs, who bite secretly, against whom ye must be on your guard, inasmuch as they are men who can scarcely be cured. There is one Physician who is possessed both of flesh and spirit; both made and not made; God existing in flesh; true life in death; both of Mary and of God; first possible and then impossible, even Jesus Christ our Lord.
In every age, false teachers are present. The Ephesians are warned to avoid those who deny the truths of Faith. The central Truth is the Incarnation and the Salvation won for us by Jesus, Who is our Physician. The dual nature of Christ is emphasized to the first generations of Christianity: Jesus Christ is flesh and spirit, made and not made, God incarnate, the risen from the dead, human and divine. In the world today, there are many who claim to be followers of Jesus who deny these truths. The world cannot fathom them. We still delight in them and pledge to live by them. We must still seek to avoid false teachers and to abide in Truth.
This Week in Our History: September 9-16
1963: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday of this week are the Fall Ember Days. They are days of partial fasting for those so obliged and are days of partial abstinence for all. That is, meat may be taken only once on Wednesday and Saturday and that at the principal meal of the day.
Children who cross the railroad tracks at Thomas Lane may continue to do so. All difficulties have been straightened out.
1964: School began this week with 329 students. All is going well and we ask for your continued help and cooperation.
1965: The Fourth Session of the Vatican Council opens on Tuesday. Both the Holy Father and Bishop Carberry have emphasized the need for prayer for the Council throughout the entire session. The Bishop has asked that Tuesday be observed as a day of prayer throughout the Diocese for the Council. Here in the parish we will observe the day of prayer by: High Mass for the Council at 8:30 am. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will follow Mass and continue until 2:45 pm when Benediction will be held. Please make an effort to attend Mass or to visit the Blessed Sacrament sometime during the period of exposition.
The leveling and seeding of the ball field area has been undertaken as a project by the Men’s Club. The sodding done on the north side of the building was the work of the CYC.
1966: During this past week I have asked fifteen men to serve on a Finance Board for the parish. The Board will do the financial planning, direct the raising and expenditure of parish funds. Parish election will determine membership in the future. This follows the expressed wish of the Vatican Council that laymen assume greater responsibility in the direction of the parish, particularly in those areas where they are competent by training or experience.
The banns of marriage are announced for the first time between Daniel DeSantis and Diana Morone, both of this parish.
1968: Father Raymond Lavelle is living at St. Timothy’s while he attends Ohio State University.
1971: Because of a weak response, the Men’s Club Golf Outing had to be cancelled. (!!!)
1975: This Sunday (Sept. 14), in Rome, Mother Elizabeth Seton is to be canonized a saint. She is the first native born American citizen to be so honored. Wife, Mother, convert, foundress of the Sisters of Charity, she is not only a marvelous example of a great person, but a symbol for all the causes most dear to American Catholics: reverence for womanhood, for family life, for Catholic education, for dedication and perseverance. At all the Masses today, we celebrate for the first time a special Mass in her honor.
1977: The Parish Council has moved that from now on there will be no motor bikes allowed on the Church-School property.
1978: Banns of Matrimony are announced between Mark Bubenchik of St. Timothy and Kristi Mullins.
1979: We have 265 students in the parish school this year. Faculty: Principal, Mrs. Marg Mooney; grade one, Mrs. Lois Stock; grade two, Mrs. Madeline Blaire; grade three, Mrs. Mary Lou Kistner; grade four, Mrs. Agnes Reed; grade five, Mr. Pat Mooney; grade six, Mrs. Barbara McConagha; grade seven, Mrs. Mary VanCamp; grade eight, Mrs. Sue Gardiner; Physical Education, Mrs. Darlene Wall; Librarian, Mrs. Kathy Spicer.
The cafeteria will again be run by Mrs. Ann Bubenchik, assisted by Mrs. Sally Boylen and Mrs. Mary Olsen.
1982: …recently registered in our parish: Allen/Jane Brehl, Joseph/Mary Briski, John/Sharyl Flory, James/Victoria Foley, Susan Johnson, Paul/Janice Layton, George/Teresa Lewandowski, Lawrence/Connie Little, John/Susan Meyer, Michael/Delores McGroarty, Robert Ubbing, Fred/Judy Wagner, Judy Zimmerman
1983: Community Sunday – Farewell. Be sure to stop in the cafeteria after Mass next weekend. Enjoy some refreshments, meet some parishioners, say goodbye to Tim Hayes, and be introduced to the Adult Education program.
1988: Come say hello to Father Connolly who has come to live here at St. Timothy. Father will…be in the cafeteria after all the Masses next Sunday.
1995: Day of Prayer. Bishop Griffin has asked that this Sunday, September 10, be observed a s a day of prayer for the Church and the people of Burundi, Africa. In Burundi, a predominantly Catholic country, 100,000 people have been killed and 650,000 people have been displaced from their homes. The country is torn asunder by ethnic violence, fear, division, and armed conflict. Pray for the people of this poor nation and write to our president, your senators and representatives to encourage an arms embargo for Burundi.
2002: This Sunday, at the 10:00 am Mass, we will dedicate the statue of St. Timothy, an original work of art from Carrara, Italy. It has been generously donated by Nelly Salimbene and the Salimbene Family, who are charter members of St. Timothy Parish. This gift is in memory of Rocco Salimbene, who passed away in August, 1998. The statue was designed and installed under the supervision of Carmine Menduni, Columbus Art Memorial.
St. Timothy was a fellow apostle with Paul, preaching the Gospel and suffering for it by opposition and imprisonment. He had a Greek father and a Jewish mother. Being the product of a “mixed” marriage, he was considered illegitimate by the Jews. Timothy was a convert of Paul’s around the year 47. He was with Paul at the founding of the church in Corinth. He was with Paul in Rome during his house arrest. References seem to indicate that he was not only young but also timid.
Let us make the right choices: to pray, act and unite against the bitter fruits of division, hatred and violence. Let us rededicate ourselves to global peace, human dignity, and the eradication of injustice that breeds rage and vengeance. (First anniversary of 9/11 attacks.)
2007: Congratulations to Joe and Margie Brembeck who celebrate their 50th anniversary next Sunday.
Congratulations to Marie DeSantis and Robert Raynes, who will be married on Saturday.
2009: We welcome Hobart Hatfield and Phil Hall as our newest members of the Catholic Church. They were received into Full Communion, made their Profession of Faith and received Confirmation and Holy Communion at the School Mass on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
2011: A Word from Your Pastor
The tenth Anniversary of “9-11” is a significant moment.…Unfortunately, it seems, we have found our way back to a “normal” that did not hold on to some of the promise of those early days after “9-11”. God is being removed from public discourse…we have a responsibility not to let this happen among us. Today of all days, pray for our Nation and our World.
Please remember in your prayers Mike McGroarty who passed away. Our prayers and sympathy are with his family in this time of sorrow.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
A Word from Your Pastor September 2
Dear Parishioners:
This Sunday marks the 50th Anniversary of Groundbreaking for the home in which we live as a Parish and School. Many of the generation that set us on our way are still among us and can tell stories of watching the church and the school before the upgrades beginning to rise. Some tell how they were involved in such key events in many parishes in this part of Columbus. We express our gratitude to them and to all who have come before us for giving us a place to call our own.
And now, we have to begin to ask, what will future generations have to say about the foundations we lay? The new parish center, library, and middle school classrooms are certainly among our more recent achievements. The new floor for our gym adds a quality of class and permanence to the space we use for so many parish and school events. Our grounds are looking wonderful with the new Rosary Prayer Garden, dedicated at the opening of our Jubilee Year, is a permanent marker of this special time in our history. What more will serve to plant seeds of growth for those who will come after?
The last few weeks and months of our Parish Jubilee ought to include some reflection and prayer concerning our life as a Parish. Now that we have looked back to where we have come from, what have we discovered about who we are and who we are called to be as a parish family? How do we need to be renewed in our commitments and what new adventures await us?
Pope Benedict XVI has called for a Year of Faith on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Second Vatican Council, to begin in October. We will live the Year of Faith with the Church Universal, and then St. Timothy School will enter into its time of Jubilee 2013-2014.
We wish a Happy Labor Day to all workers, and we remember in our prayers those who are without employment. After our rest on Labor Day, let’s get back to work on all that is entrusted to us to be and do!
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, since that was the diocese of which our Patron St. Timothy was the first Bishop. We are now considering another Letter associated with that community, this time from one of the early bishops of the Church named Ignatius of Antioch.
The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians, CHAPTER VI.--HAVE RESPECT TO THE BISHOP AS TO CHRIST HIMSELF.
Now the more any one sees the bishop keeping silence, the more ought he to revere him. For we ought to receive every one whom the Master of the house sends to be over His household, as we would do Him that sent him. It is manifest, therefore, that we should look upon the bishop even as we would upon the Lord Himself. And indeed Onesimus himself greatly commends your good order in God, that ye all live according to the truth, and that no sect has any dwelling-place among you. Nor, indeed, do ye hearken to any one rather than to Jesus Christ speaking in truth.
Ignatius reminds the Ephesians that their true Bishop is Christ Himself. The current bishop, Onesimus, is one of a noble line of leaders put in charge of the community of Ephesus. We know that the Apostle John and the Apostle Paul were there in the days of the church’s early growth. Our Patron Timothy was the first Bishop. Each successor to the Apostles has the same charge to safeguard the Christian Community in the name of Christ. Members of the community must cooperate with the shepherd to whom they have been entrusted. When a bishop “keeps silence,” that is, shows forbearance, the community ought to be one with him, putting trust in the bishop’s judgment for the good order of the People of God.
This Week in Our History: September 2-9 Parish History
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| September 2, 1962 Groundbreaking for the Parish School and “Temporary Church” |
1962: September 5 Columbus Dispatch. Father Augustine Winkler, pastor, turns the first shovelful at the ground breaking for the new St. Timothy school. Priests assisting him (at the ceremony) were Father Arnold Favret, pastor of Our Lady of Victory parish; Father William Connor, chaplain of the Juvenile Diagnostic Center; and Father George Kennedy, pastor of St. Agatha parish. The building will contain eight classrooms, and will serve as a temporary church and parish center.
1963: Beginning tomorrow morning, the daily Mass will be at 8:00 A.M. This will give the children who come early on the bus an opportunity to attend Mass. At the moment we are unable to schedule an earlier Mass each morning. Friday morning (school) Mass is at 11:00 A. M. Parents should encourage their children to receive Holy Communion at this Mass.
1964: Registration for the November elections closes on September 23rd. You are reminded of your civic responsibilities in the matter of voting.
1965: Preliminary plans are in progress for the construction of a Parish Rectory. A group of parish men who are in the construction business are helping to formulate plans.
Newly baptized: Chris John, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Alexander; Jennifer Anne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Noble; Denise Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Susi.
1966: We are forced to announce an increase in school cafeteria prices due to a rise in food prices and a cutback in government subsidies in the luncheon program. Luncheon price will be $0.30 and milk without lunch will be $0.03. We still think it is a bargain but regret the necessity of the increase.
1977: Plans are underway to reactivate the St. Vincent DePaul Society at St. Timothy. Charitable works of this organization are known throughout the world and it is especially espoused by Bishop Herrmann. For those interested…please call Bob DuMont. This is open to husbands/wives, widows/widowers, young and old.
1981: Please note that the daily Mass in the parish will now be celebrated every day, Monday through Friday, at 9:00 a.m. The change in time will enable the classes in the parish school to participate in the Mass more frequently. Those who attend daily Mass voted in favor of this change during the summer months. (And it has ever been thus.)
(As) the parish school begins a new year…we invite you to take a tour of the school ….following Mass today…the men of the parish have almost completed the platform play-area in the rear of the school. The new roof will be put on within the next few weeks, and the back play-area will then be resurfaced with blacktop. We’re grateful to many who volunteered service in planning and executing many of these projects.
1984: This week’s featured group is the Men’s Club. The club funds all parish sport teams, including our adult softball program….our Boy Scout Troop and the annual mother/daughter breakfast. Occasionally, it pays for property improvements, e.g. the fencing around the ball field.
Their hard work, and your patronage of their activities, makes all this possible. Their biggest source of income lies in their pizza sales; they (also raise funds through) their spaghetti dinner and dance, their golf outing, and their booth at the Italian Festival. Finally, the parish council voted them a grant of $2,500 this past year in lieu of the club charging local parish fees to sports participants.
Goodbye Father Virginia—Be sure to stop in to say goodbye to Father Virginia next weekend after the Masses. He is leaving for assignment as a Chaplain in the U.S. Army.
2000: From Peg Gercke, Religious Education Director
Dear Friends and Parishioners,Due to a recurrence of cancer and treatment for it (which I have once a week), I’ve had to go on long-term disability. With me, I take more wonderful memories than I could begin to tell you. They involve moments that you’ve treasured and that in the preparation and celebration I came to treasure with you. How do I say ‘thank you’ for all the warmth, support and enthusiastic cooperation that always seemed to be waiting around every St. Timothy corner. What rewarding work I’ve enjoyed doing with and for you over the years. I shall miss the ’heart’ of it each day. I will pray for the whole parish family and each of the families that are the unique building blocks of the whole. In return, I ask a remembrance in your prayers, too.
God love and bless you.
2001: The impossible: what nobody can do until somebody does it.
2007: From the Pastor’s Desk
As you may remember, under the direction of the Diocesan Development Office, the parish has been preparing for a capital campaign to retire our $1.5 million debt…the campaign will get underway this Wednesday with the first of several “receptions”. During these receptions, members of the Campaign Committee will explain how the campaign will work and will distribute campaign materials. Please plan to participate in one of these receptions, if your doing so is at all possible. (Early pledges and contributions have given us) a very good beginning. If everyone participates, we shall surely reach our goal.
2009: A Word from Your Pastor
This week the Knights of Columbus of St. Timothy Parish will be hosting a wonderful event, our first Blue Mass, honoring those who serve as ‘first responders’ to crisis situations. Those who wear the blue uniform and put themselves in harm’s way in service of the wider society are deserving of our respect and thanks.
2011: Please remember in your prayers, Kevin Gibbs, Ann Seelbach, and (founding member) Ruth DuMont who died this past week. May they rest in peace.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
A Word from Your Pastor August 26
Dear Parishioners:
By Baptism, we are pledged to God and to one another. God has established a Covenant with us in Jesus Christ that unites us beyond all our divisions. If we can learn to recall this, then the whole world opens to us in a different way. We are responsible to God for one another.
Whenever anyone of us is honored or recognized, all of us share in the glory. Last Sunday, the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women announced their choice for “Catholic Woman of the Year.” It was our own Dr. Kathy Lutter. As most of you know, Dr. Lutter has been involved in many aspects of the life of our parish, particularly in the education of our children in the ways of Faith. Recently, she has stepped out in Faith to speak about the HHS Mandate and our efforts to preserve our Liberty to put into practice the values of our Catholic Faith and teachings. She spoke at all the Masses one weekend at St. Timothy Church, and she has also addressed congregations in other parishes around Columbus. We are proud of Dr. Kathy Lutter and of all who witness to our Faith in Jesus Christ and in His Church.
This week, we welcome back all our Children and our Staff to St. Timothy School. We also look forward to the start of our Parish School of Religion (PSR) and the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). The task of Handing on our Faith to the next generation and sharing it with others is the responsibility of the whole community. How do you respond to the charge to teach all nations and to baptize them in the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit?
As we continue our Year of Jubilee, we remember all who have been part of our Parish Family in the past. Are there some who need to hear an invitation to return?
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, since that was the diocese of which our Patron St. Timothy was the first Bishop. We are now considering another Letter associated with that community, this time from one of the early bishops of the Church named Ignatius of Antioch.
The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians, CHAPTER V.--THE PRAISE OF UNITY.
For if I in this brief space of time, have enjoyed such fellowship with your bishop--I mean not of a mere human, but of a spiritual nature--how much more do I reckon you happy who are so joined to him as the Church is to Jesus Christ, and as Jesus Christ is to the Father, that so all things may agree in unity! Let no man deceive himself: if any one be not within the altar, he is deprived of the bread of God. For if the prayer of one or two possesses such power, how much more that of the bishop and the whole Church ! He, therefore, that does not assemble with the Church, has even by this manifested his pride, and condemned himself. For it is written, "God resisteth the proud." Let us be careful, then, not to set ourselves in opposition to the bishop, in order that we may be subject to God.
Many in our time have the idea that they can have Christ in their lives, but leave aside the Church and the leaders of the Church. This is a way of thinking that has been rejected since the first generations of Christianity. St. Ignatius of Antioch reminds the Ephesians that they are not able to be one with Christ without being one with their Bishop. He also states clearly that to pretend to celebrate the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist, apart from the Bishop, (as he expresses it, “be not within the altar”) is to be deprived of the Bread of God, that is, Christ Himself. Pride is at work when we try to shape the Church to our own way of thinking. There is an order set by God to the Church and to His creation. We disregard that order to our own peril. To be obedient to the Church and her leaders is to be obedient to Christ and to be subject to God.
This Week in Our History: August 26- September 2 Parish History
1964: School will open on Wednesday for all children attending St. Timothy’s… Principal, Mrs. Herman Will; Grades 1, Mrs. Lucille Tayama and Sister Mary Thomasina; Grades 2, Mrs. Margaret Mooney and Mrs. Agnes Reed; Grades 3, Mrs. Mary Connor and Mrs. Mary Lou Dorsey; Grade 4, Mr. Patrick Mooney; Grade 5 Sister Mary (sic), PCJ; Grade 7, Mrs. Virginia VanCamp; Grade 8, Mrs. Jo Angelo.
1968: Parish Camp-In, weekend of Sept. 13-15. Members of the parish who enjoy camping can get together for fun and friendship. A priest will say Mass at the camp site on Sunday. For information, call Connie Barr or Kay Imber.
1969: Father John Burkhart says “I sincerely thank all the people of St. Timothy for the wonderful farewell of last Sunday and for the very generous purse. I am truly grateful for your kindness. It was a delight to be with you at St.Timothy and I am sorry to leave. I hope I have been of some help in leading you to God’s kingdom.” His address is Wherle High School, 3639 Parsons Ave.
1970: It has been decided that the altar boys need no longer wear cassocks and surplices when serving Mass. Dress shirts and ties are expected to be worn for serving Sunday Masses…It will be up to the boys, and their parents, to see that suitable attire is chosen during the summer months.
1971: Parish Festival Meeting: Wednesday, 8:00 pm, Parish Hall. Parish workers are needed for the 10th Anniversary Parish celebration. PLEASE ATTEND.
1972: Aloha from the Festival Committee! Ticket sales of this year’s raffle prize of a 14-day Hawaiian vacation for two and $300 cash are going fine. So keep up the good work. Don’t deprive your neighbors, friends, or work associates of the chance for this wonderful prize. Tickets do sell easily so exert a little effort to offer them. Don’t forget, the seller of the winning ticket receives $100.
1975: We welcome to the parish Sarah Marie Elosh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Elosh who was baptized last Sunday.
Women’s Club News: On Tuesday, October 28, the annual card party and style show will be held. Please mark your calendar and plan to make something to model for this event. You have your choice of long skirts, pantsuits, dresses, and tops – “Easy to Make” or more involved fashions. Call one of the following and volunteer to model your creation: Bobbie Scholl, Barb Yaney, Collette Baggot.
1976: Thank God!!!...for the absolutely perfect weather we had for the Parish Festival last weekend. Thanks, too, to…Joe Hausberger…and Paul Bubenchik (co-chairmen) who worked very hard and did an outstanding job.
Father DeVille, by the way, thinks he did a pretty fair job of drawing the prizes. They all went to members of the parish: $1000, Jean Price; $100, Laura Pardi; Microwave Oven, Joe Capuano; TV set, John Hilbish; Quilt, Wincy Tiberi.
The CCD program….needs a young married couple to assist with the High School group. We would like this couple to be outstanding in wisdom and holiness of life and in knowledge of the Scriptures. However, we will settle for ordinary human beings with a desire to make our religious education program effective and worthwhile on the high school level.
1977: Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Dom Tiberi and Mr. and Mrs. James Ferraro on their 40th wedding anniversaries.
1979: Banns of Matrimony are announced between Pam Willet of St. Andrew and Kirk Ernst of St. Timothy; Debra Hadley and Mitch Melfi op St. Timothy; Ruth Bigler of St. Timothy and James O’Connor of St. Agatha; Celia Guarasci of St. Timothy and F. Gregory Paniccia of St. Andrew.
1984: Come to a Going Away Party. Friends of Art and Joanne Williams are having a going away party for them today in the rectory basement. Everyone is invited to come and say “good-bye”.
This Week’s Featured Group—Women’s Club. We owe them our gratitude for; supplying over $1000 for altar linens and altar breads; funding the cheerleading program, the Sunday morning babysitting service, and the Brownie’s flower planting project….they sponsored an Ice Cream Social for the parish, a Newcomer’s Potluck, and a Day of Recollection on women in the Church….they provided over $250 for food baskets at Christmas, and awarded a $250 scholarship to a deserving 8th grade graduate….made possible through (funds from) the Blizzard Bash Dance…a bake sale, a Night at the Races, participation in a market research survey…and members (who) paid $560 in dues.
1987: Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Dom Tiberi who are celebrating 50 years of married life this weekend.
The Hartnett family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to our fellow parishioners for the innumerable prayers and offers of help for Katie Marie Hartnett and her parents.
1990: Special thanks to the leadership of the Women’s Club, its members and supporters for the donation of $2,000 received this past week. This will be used for several charity type expenditures and for some special small needs not covered in the large parish budget—rebronzing our large paschal candle stand for example.
1991: Choir members…please stop by after Mass Saturday and Sunday to look at robe samples. We will measure for robes (at rehearsal on September 4)…and have refreshments.
1993: Please remember in your prayers Helen Seiler of St. Timothy, who was buried from the parish church this past week.
1996: Please remember in your prayers Robert Hall and Norman Daniel, members of St. Timothy, who died and were buried this past week.
1999: Congratulations to Julie Dorrian and David Robinson who will be married Saturday, September 4.
“Thank You!!!”
Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Timothy’s:
Words cannot express my appreciation and gratitude to all of you who made my 30th anniversary of Ordination and birthday on the same day so very special. So much work and time went into making it one of the most memorable days of my life; 51 members of my family came at your invitation and enjoyed the wonderful people of our parish and the beautiful weather as well. The food was excellent; your gifts and notes that accompanied them were very special. A special thanks to Father Ellifritz and all the people who called parishioners and family; those who worked to decorate and prepare for the party; the choir was superb. But above all these wonderful things, I am particularly grateful for the love, support and encouragement you have given me. I am very much indebted to each of you. May God bless you!
With gratitude, Father Thomas Shonebarger
2001: Wedding, Saturday at 2:30 pm, Allison DeTemple and Toren Hamre.
2003: Labor Day is September 1.
The Family Life Office asks you to stop a minute and reflect on what lessons you learned about work from your parents and grandparents…perhaps you learned about being a conscientious worker, about working up to your own standards—not just settling for what the market will bear…or perhaps you learned about…how important your coworkers are, how to treat clients and customers with respect, or the value of continuing to learn new skills. Your kids are learning lessons from you. During this week that includes Labor Day, share with them one positive belief you have about work. So much of our life is spent working; tell them what value you find in what the Mass celebrates as the work of human hands.
2006: David Henley, a long-time St. Timothy parishioner and 1985 graduate of St. Timothy School made his final oath as a Brother of Glenmary Home Missions on August 21, in Nazareth, Kentucky. On Saturday, August 26, he affirms his vows at St. Sebastian Church in Pittsburg where Keith and Pat Henley (his parents) live.
We congratulate children who have been baptized (recently): Michael Sena, son of Brian and Melissa; Patrick Dunn, son of Eric and Kathleen; Thomas Haley, son of Daniel and Brandy; Dorothy Oberling, daughter of Matthew and Stacey; Kaylin Cullinan, daughter of Christopher and Wendy; Riley Adkins, daughter of Aaron and Colleen; Anthony Merendo, son of Merico and Vicky; Matthew Palma, son of Anthony and Sheela; Emily Stickler, daughter of James and Megan.
Don’t let your worries get the best of you. Remember, Moses started out as a basket case.
2008: Please remember in your prayers Johnny Randall, son of Julia and Matt Randall, who died on Sep.1, at the age of five years. May he rest in peace and may his family find peace through the grace of God. Johnny would have been a first grader at St. Timothy this year.
2009: From your Pastor:
Many thanks to all for the birthday greetings, cards and gifts that you have given me. I am truly humbled and grateful. May God bless you for your generous hearts.
It is time to begin thinking about how we will celebrate our collective 50th Jubilee as we approach the time when our Parish proves it is Golden. We were established as a Parish Family in 1961, so 2011 will be a special year in our life together. Many of those who were among the founding families are still with us. They have a story to tell and, no doubt, pictures to prove it. Let’s gather these treasures now and be sure the generations to come will hear them. (Still not too late!)
2010: A Word from your Pastor:
….With the celebration of Labor Day, we acknowledge the importance of work. It is through personal labor that we cooperate with God the Creator….Speaking of faithful workers, I want to thank those who have served at our daily Mass during the Summer months: Bill Bringardner, Carl Connor, Maria Connor, Meghan Connors, Megan Davidson, Theresa Davidson, Claire DiOrio, Emma Foley, Pat Foley, Jim Reinmann, Joey Reinmann, Brayden Steller, Maya Steller and Steven Steigelman. You are truly good and faithful servants of the Lord. Thanks, too, to bill and Elaine James who have kept us supplied with the helpers we need. Blessings on all our Servers at the Altar.
By Baptism, we are pledged to God and to one another. God has established a Covenant with us in Jesus Christ that unites us beyond all our divisions. If we can learn to recall this, then the whole world opens to us in a different way. We are responsible to God for one another.
Whenever anyone of us is honored or recognized, all of us share in the glory. Last Sunday, the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women announced their choice for “Catholic Woman of the Year.” It was our own Dr. Kathy Lutter. As most of you know, Dr. Lutter has been involved in many aspects of the life of our parish, particularly in the education of our children in the ways of Faith. Recently, she has stepped out in Faith to speak about the HHS Mandate and our efforts to preserve our Liberty to put into practice the values of our Catholic Faith and teachings. She spoke at all the Masses one weekend at St. Timothy Church, and she has also addressed congregations in other parishes around Columbus. We are proud of Dr. Kathy Lutter and of all who witness to our Faith in Jesus Christ and in His Church.
This week, we welcome back all our Children and our Staff to St. Timothy School. We also look forward to the start of our Parish School of Religion (PSR) and the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). The task of Handing on our Faith to the next generation and sharing it with others is the responsibility of the whole community. How do you respond to the charge to teach all nations and to baptize them in the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit?
As we continue our Year of Jubilee, we remember all who have been part of our Parish Family in the past. Are there some who need to hear an invitation to return?
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, since that was the diocese of which our Patron St. Timothy was the first Bishop. We are now considering another Letter associated with that community, this time from one of the early bishops of the Church named Ignatius of Antioch.
The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians, CHAPTER V.--THE PRAISE OF UNITY.
For if I in this brief space of time, have enjoyed such fellowship with your bishop--I mean not of a mere human, but of a spiritual nature--how much more do I reckon you happy who are so joined to him as the Church is to Jesus Christ, and as Jesus Christ is to the Father, that so all things may agree in unity! Let no man deceive himself: if any one be not within the altar, he is deprived of the bread of God. For if the prayer of one or two possesses such power, how much more that of the bishop and the whole Church ! He, therefore, that does not assemble with the Church, has even by this manifested his pride, and condemned himself. For it is written, "God resisteth the proud." Let us be careful, then, not to set ourselves in opposition to the bishop, in order that we may be subject to God.
Many in our time have the idea that they can have Christ in their lives, but leave aside the Church and the leaders of the Church. This is a way of thinking that has been rejected since the first generations of Christianity. St. Ignatius of Antioch reminds the Ephesians that they are not able to be one with Christ without being one with their Bishop. He also states clearly that to pretend to celebrate the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist, apart from the Bishop, (as he expresses it, “be not within the altar”) is to be deprived of the Bread of God, that is, Christ Himself. Pride is at work when we try to shape the Church to our own way of thinking. There is an order set by God to the Church and to His creation. We disregard that order to our own peril. To be obedient to the Church and her leaders is to be obedient to Christ and to be subject to God.
This Week in Our History: August 26- September 2 Parish History
1964: School will open on Wednesday for all children attending St. Timothy’s… Principal, Mrs. Herman Will; Grades 1, Mrs. Lucille Tayama and Sister Mary Thomasina; Grades 2, Mrs. Margaret Mooney and Mrs. Agnes Reed; Grades 3, Mrs. Mary Connor and Mrs. Mary Lou Dorsey; Grade 4, Mr. Patrick Mooney; Grade 5 Sister Mary (sic), PCJ; Grade 7, Mrs. Virginia VanCamp; Grade 8, Mrs. Jo Angelo.
1968: Parish Camp-In, weekend of Sept. 13-15. Members of the parish who enjoy camping can get together for fun and friendship. A priest will say Mass at the camp site on Sunday. For information, call Connie Barr or Kay Imber.
1969: Father John Burkhart says “I sincerely thank all the people of St. Timothy for the wonderful farewell of last Sunday and for the very generous purse. I am truly grateful for your kindness. It was a delight to be with you at St.Timothy and I am sorry to leave. I hope I have been of some help in leading you to God’s kingdom.” His address is Wherle High School, 3639 Parsons Ave.
1970: It has been decided that the altar boys need no longer wear cassocks and surplices when serving Mass. Dress shirts and ties are expected to be worn for serving Sunday Masses…It will be up to the boys, and their parents, to see that suitable attire is chosen during the summer months.
1971: Parish Festival Meeting: Wednesday, 8:00 pm, Parish Hall. Parish workers are needed for the 10th Anniversary Parish celebration. PLEASE ATTEND.
1972: Aloha from the Festival Committee! Ticket sales of this year’s raffle prize of a 14-day Hawaiian vacation for two and $300 cash are going fine. So keep up the good work. Don’t deprive your neighbors, friends, or work associates of the chance for this wonderful prize. Tickets do sell easily so exert a little effort to offer them. Don’t forget, the seller of the winning ticket receives $100.
1975: We welcome to the parish Sarah Marie Elosh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Elosh who was baptized last Sunday.
Women’s Club News: On Tuesday, October 28, the annual card party and style show will be held. Please mark your calendar and plan to make something to model for this event. You have your choice of long skirts, pantsuits, dresses, and tops – “Easy to Make” or more involved fashions. Call one of the following and volunteer to model your creation: Bobbie Scholl, Barb Yaney, Collette Baggot.
1976: Thank God!!!...for the absolutely perfect weather we had for the Parish Festival last weekend. Thanks, too, to…Joe Hausberger…and Paul Bubenchik (co-chairmen) who worked very hard and did an outstanding job.
Father DeVille, by the way, thinks he did a pretty fair job of drawing the prizes. They all went to members of the parish: $1000, Jean Price; $100, Laura Pardi; Microwave Oven, Joe Capuano; TV set, John Hilbish; Quilt, Wincy Tiberi.
The CCD program….needs a young married couple to assist with the High School group. We would like this couple to be outstanding in wisdom and holiness of life and in knowledge of the Scriptures. However, we will settle for ordinary human beings with a desire to make our religious education program effective and worthwhile on the high school level.
1977: Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Dom Tiberi and Mr. and Mrs. James Ferraro on their 40th wedding anniversaries.
1979: Banns of Matrimony are announced between Pam Willet of St. Andrew and Kirk Ernst of St. Timothy; Debra Hadley and Mitch Melfi op St. Timothy; Ruth Bigler of St. Timothy and James O’Connor of St. Agatha; Celia Guarasci of St. Timothy and F. Gregory Paniccia of St. Andrew.
1984: Come to a Going Away Party. Friends of Art and Joanne Williams are having a going away party for them today in the rectory basement. Everyone is invited to come and say “good-bye”.
This Week’s Featured Group—Women’s Club. We owe them our gratitude for; supplying over $1000 for altar linens and altar breads; funding the cheerleading program, the Sunday morning babysitting service, and the Brownie’s flower planting project….they sponsored an Ice Cream Social for the parish, a Newcomer’s Potluck, and a Day of Recollection on women in the Church….they provided over $250 for food baskets at Christmas, and awarded a $250 scholarship to a deserving 8th grade graduate….made possible through (funds from) the Blizzard Bash Dance…a bake sale, a Night at the Races, participation in a market research survey…and members (who) paid $560 in dues.
1987: Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Dom Tiberi who are celebrating 50 years of married life this weekend.
The Hartnett family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to our fellow parishioners for the innumerable prayers and offers of help for Katie Marie Hartnett and her parents.
1990: Special thanks to the leadership of the Women’s Club, its members and supporters for the donation of $2,000 received this past week. This will be used for several charity type expenditures and for some special small needs not covered in the large parish budget—rebronzing our large paschal candle stand for example.
1991: Choir members…please stop by after Mass Saturday and Sunday to look at robe samples. We will measure for robes (at rehearsal on September 4)…and have refreshments.
1993: Please remember in your prayers Helen Seiler of St. Timothy, who was buried from the parish church this past week.
1996: Please remember in your prayers Robert Hall and Norman Daniel, members of St. Timothy, who died and were buried this past week.
1999: Congratulations to Julie Dorrian and David Robinson who will be married Saturday, September 4.
“Thank You!!!”
Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Timothy’s:
Words cannot express my appreciation and gratitude to all of you who made my 30th anniversary of Ordination and birthday on the same day so very special. So much work and time went into making it one of the most memorable days of my life; 51 members of my family came at your invitation and enjoyed the wonderful people of our parish and the beautiful weather as well. The food was excellent; your gifts and notes that accompanied them were very special. A special thanks to Father Ellifritz and all the people who called parishioners and family; those who worked to decorate and prepare for the party; the choir was superb. But above all these wonderful things, I am particularly grateful for the love, support and encouragement you have given me. I am very much indebted to each of you. May God bless you!
With gratitude, Father Thomas Shonebarger
2001: Wedding, Saturday at 2:30 pm, Allison DeTemple and Toren Hamre.
2003: Labor Day is September 1.
The Family Life Office asks you to stop a minute and reflect on what lessons you learned about work from your parents and grandparents…perhaps you learned about being a conscientious worker, about working up to your own standards—not just settling for what the market will bear…or perhaps you learned about…how important your coworkers are, how to treat clients and customers with respect, or the value of continuing to learn new skills. Your kids are learning lessons from you. During this week that includes Labor Day, share with them one positive belief you have about work. So much of our life is spent working; tell them what value you find in what the Mass celebrates as the work of human hands.
2006: David Henley, a long-time St. Timothy parishioner and 1985 graduate of St. Timothy School made his final oath as a Brother of Glenmary Home Missions on August 21, in Nazareth, Kentucky. On Saturday, August 26, he affirms his vows at St. Sebastian Church in Pittsburg where Keith and Pat Henley (his parents) live.
We congratulate children who have been baptized (recently): Michael Sena, son of Brian and Melissa; Patrick Dunn, son of Eric and Kathleen; Thomas Haley, son of Daniel and Brandy; Dorothy Oberling, daughter of Matthew and Stacey; Kaylin Cullinan, daughter of Christopher and Wendy; Riley Adkins, daughter of Aaron and Colleen; Anthony Merendo, son of Merico and Vicky; Matthew Palma, son of Anthony and Sheela; Emily Stickler, daughter of James and Megan.
Don’t let your worries get the best of you. Remember, Moses started out as a basket case.
2008: Please remember in your prayers Johnny Randall, son of Julia and Matt Randall, who died on Sep.1, at the age of five years. May he rest in peace and may his family find peace through the grace of God. Johnny would have been a first grader at St. Timothy this year.
2009: From your Pastor:
Many thanks to all for the birthday greetings, cards and gifts that you have given me. I am truly humbled and grateful. May God bless you for your generous hearts.
It is time to begin thinking about how we will celebrate our collective 50th Jubilee as we approach the time when our Parish proves it is Golden. We were established as a Parish Family in 1961, so 2011 will be a special year in our life together. Many of those who were among the founding families are still with us. They have a story to tell and, no doubt, pictures to prove it. Let’s gather these treasures now and be sure the generations to come will hear them. (Still not too late!)
2010: A Word from your Pastor:
….With the celebration of Labor Day, we acknowledge the importance of work. It is through personal labor that we cooperate with God the Creator….Speaking of faithful workers, I want to thank those who have served at our daily Mass during the Summer months: Bill Bringardner, Carl Connor, Maria Connor, Meghan Connors, Megan Davidson, Theresa Davidson, Claire DiOrio, Emma Foley, Pat Foley, Jim Reinmann, Joey Reinmann, Brayden Steller, Maya Steller and Steven Steigelman. You are truly good and faithful servants of the Lord. Thanks, too, to bill and Elaine James who have kept us supplied with the helpers we need. Blessings on all our Servers at the Altar.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
A Word from Your Pastor August 19
Dear Parishioners:
It is hard to believe that the Summer is coming to an end. Monday, August 27th will be the opening of our School Year. We have had many adventures in the sun (and the wind and the rain as well!). There has been an intensity to this Summer as well due to the many funerals we have experienced for our members and for relatives of our parishioners. “We know not the day, nor the hour.” (See Matthew 25:13)
Looking back to the Past, we face the realities of the Present and make plans for our common Future. We continue our recognition of our Parish Golden Jubilee through the Fall. In October, the Church Universal will open a “Year of Faith” to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Opening of the Second Vatican Council. In the course of this Academic Year, 2012-2013, St. Timothy School will make plans for observance of the School’s Golden Jubilee in 2013-2014.
Our Mission as a Parish has been expressed in different ways through the years.
In February 1996, the Parish voted (27%) on this formulation:
“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.”
In February 2010, the Parish Pastoral Council came to a consensus on the following Statement:
“United in the Body of Christ, we strive to promote the greater glory of God through a spirit of welcome and willing service to our brothers and sisters.”
It is interesting to note that the manner of expression over a couple of decades has deepened to focus on God and on outreach to our brothers and sisters. The essence is the same. But the starting point now is the unity that belongs to us as the Body of Christ and the action that flows through an attitude of welcome and willingness to serve. So, let’s work together to set priorities and to respond to the call of God’s Spirit to be of service to one another and our world!
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, since that was the diocese of which our Patron St. Timothy was the first Bishop. We are now considering another Letter associated with that community, this time from one of the early bishops of the Church named Ignatius of Antioch.
The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians, CHAPTER IV.
-- EXHORTATIONS TO UNITY CONTINUED.
Wherefore it is fitting that ye should run together in accordance with the will of your bishop, which thing also ye do. For your justly renowned presbytery, worthy of God, is fitted as exactly to the bishop as the strings are to the harp. Therefore in your concord and harmonious love, Jesus Christ is sung. And do ye, man by man, become a choir, that being harmonious in love, and taking up the song of God in unison, ye may with one voice sing to the Father through Jesus Christ, so that He may both hear you, and perceive by your works that ye are indeed the members of His Son. It is profitable, therefore, that you should live in an unblameable unity, that thus ye may always enjoy communion with God.
St. Ignatius writes to the Ephesians of the unity that ought to be theirs through a response of obedience to their Bishop. The presbyters (priests) in the community are renowned for their harmony with the Bishop and the people can imitate them in such a relationship.
The image of a choir singing together, allowing for the uniqueness of each separate voice to be brought to harmony is identified as something that can be accomplished by the choice to live in unity. This unity of heart and mind is the means by which each member and the whole community may live in communion with God.
This Week in Our History: August 19-26
1963: School will open Wednesday, September 4 for all children attending St. Timothy’s…Uniforms will be required the first Monday in October. For boys: Grades 1 through 8 – Black or charcoal pants, belts, light blue long-sleeved dress shirts. Grades 1 through 4 – Black bow ties. Grades 7 and 8 – Black Fore Hand Ties. For Girls: Grades 1 through 8 inclusive--Green and blue uniform jumper and matching beanie with white blouse.
St. Timothy Faculty – Principal, Mrs. Herman Will; Grades 1, Mrs. Carol Jonas and Sister Mary Thomasina; Grades 2, Mrs. Margaret Eichner and Mrs. Agnes Reed; Grade 3, Mrs. Mary Conners; Grade 4, Mr. Pat Mooney; Grades 7 and 8, Mr. David Crawford.
1965: New additions: Stephen Joseph, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Burlas; Renee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert VanHyde; Karen Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Albert.
1966: The work of improving the creek area of the north property with a bridge and dam was the work of the Men’s Club and the CYC. We are all very grateful to them.
Newly Baptized: Christopher Carl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fogle; Christopher John, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Marchese; Michael Starks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sweeney; Paul Christopher, son of Mr. And Mrs. Donald Mains; Julie Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Conigliaro.
1970: Nursery: Teen-age boys and girls needed to care for small children during the 9:30 Sunday Mass. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Louis Fabro or Mrs. Robert Albert.
1971: In your charity, please remember in your prayers, Mrs. Catherine Belcher, a member of this parish, who died and was buried during this past week.
1973: The Columbus Chapter of NOW (Natural [sic] Organization for Women) calls our attention to the fact that today is Women’s Equality Sunday. They and our Women’s Club are interested in the worthy objective rightly understood of achieving “Full equality for women in truly equal partnership with men” especially in the Church. The prayer of the faithful will contain a petition for this.
Mrs. Shirley Ortman, a member of this parish, died and was buried this week. Please remember her in your prayers.
1978: Debt Reduction. We have contracted with John McCarthy and Associates to conduct a pledge drive in the parish to reduce our debt significantly over a three-year period. The…drive will begin on October 9, 1978 and last for approximately five weeks.
1979: In just a few weeks the Columbus Public Schools will begin classes with a new dimension of a court-ordered Desegregation Plan. We who follow Christ’s way of peace must set an example of concern and respect for law. Many people who oppose the plan for desegregation are not motivated by prejudice or racism, of course, and it would be wrong to make judgments in their regard. Nevertheless, we Christians must be supportive of the peaceful implementation of the Desegregation Plan. Our chief concern must be the children. We must not allow them to become victims of opposing opinions. Rather, we must give them the good example of respect for the law and concern for the rights of other people.
If you have children in public school I urge you to:
Use the FACT line to obtain accurate information about your children’s assignment
Volunteer to work with the PTA as greeters, bus stop monitors, lunch and class room aides
Remember that the love of God can never be separated from the love of neighbor.
1980: Best wishes from all of us to Father Thomas J. Cadden, our Associate Pastor, as he celebrates 25 years in the priesthood. May God bless him. All of us are invited to join Father Cadden this afternoon at 3:00 at Christ the King Church, where he will offer a Mass of Thanksgiving.
1981: Baptisms. Erin Michelle, daughter of M/M Harry Wasson; Robin Michelle, daughter of M/M William James; Joshua Douglas, son of M/M Douglas Kendall; Daniel John, son of M/M John Flory
Father Winkler Honored. To celebrate the 90th anniversary of Rerum Novarum, a Church statement on the rights of workers, and the 100th anniversary of the AFL-CIO, there will be an ecumenical prayer service (on Sept. 8) at St. Joseph’s Cathedral. The service will include a remembrance of two outstanding leaders of labor and religion, Father Gus Winkler and George DeNucci.
1982: In your charity, please pray for Bonnie Murphy, a member of the parish, who died and was buried form the parish church last week. May she rest in peace.
1983: Congratulations and God’s blessings on Matt Gardner as he leaves for Notre Dame. He is a recipient of the Glenna Joyce scholarship.
1984: On Sept. 1 at 12:00 pm, Stephanie Gardner of St. Timothy will marry Charles Dahn of St. Andrew at St. Timothy.
1985: On Saturday, August 31, at 6:30 pm, Mary Ann Rybski of St. Timothy will marry Dean A. Wheeler in St. Timothy Church.
1987: Plan now for a fun evening at our parish Ice Cream Social on Saturday, September 12, the first of our activities celebrating the 25th year of our parish.
1996: On Saturday, August 31, at 2:30 pm, Jennifer Graham will marry Marty Nobile at St. Timothy.
1999: Please remember in your prayers Tal Gaughran (of this parish) who died last week. May she rest in peace.
2000: Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of Oddo Galli, Martha Caserta and George Zulandt who were buried from our Parish this past week.
2003: Our prayers and sympathy go to the families of those who died recently: Randall Dana and Florence DiNovo. May they rest in peace.
2006: Summer Mass Servers: A big thank you to the 10 servers who graciously gave of their time and talent to serve daily Mass. They include: Charles Cooper, Geoff Cooper, Kelly Grady, Jackie King, Mary Lutter, Joe Meeks, Danny Neary, Theresa Neary, Charlotte Reinman, Stevyn Spees. May God bless them.
2010: (St. Timothy Parish charter member Louise Shira died and was buried from St. Timothy Church this past week.)
2011: Remember in your prayers Marty McLeod (who died and was buried from St. Timothy Church this past week). May (she) rest in peace.
It is hard to believe that the Summer is coming to an end. Monday, August 27th will be the opening of our School Year. We have had many adventures in the sun (and the wind and the rain as well!). There has been an intensity to this Summer as well due to the many funerals we have experienced for our members and for relatives of our parishioners. “We know not the day, nor the hour.” (See Matthew 25:13)
Looking back to the Past, we face the realities of the Present and make plans for our common Future. We continue our recognition of our Parish Golden Jubilee through the Fall. In October, the Church Universal will open a “Year of Faith” to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Opening of the Second Vatican Council. In the course of this Academic Year, 2012-2013, St. Timothy School will make plans for observance of the School’s Golden Jubilee in 2013-2014.
Our Mission as a Parish has been expressed in different ways through the years.
In February 1996, the Parish voted (27%) on this formulation:
“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.”
In February 2010, the Parish Pastoral Council came to a consensus on the following Statement:
“United in the Body of Christ, we strive to promote the greater glory of God through a spirit of welcome and willing service to our brothers and sisters.”
It is interesting to note that the manner of expression over a couple of decades has deepened to focus on God and on outreach to our brothers and sisters. The essence is the same. But the starting point now is the unity that belongs to us as the Body of Christ and the action that flows through an attitude of welcome and willingness to serve. So, let’s work together to set priorities and to respond to the call of God’s Spirit to be of service to one another and our world!
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, since that was the diocese of which our Patron St. Timothy was the first Bishop. We are now considering another Letter associated with that community, this time from one of the early bishops of the Church named Ignatius of Antioch.
The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians, CHAPTER IV.
-- EXHORTATIONS TO UNITY CONTINUED.
Wherefore it is fitting that ye should run together in accordance with the will of your bishop, which thing also ye do. For your justly renowned presbytery, worthy of God, is fitted as exactly to the bishop as the strings are to the harp. Therefore in your concord and harmonious love, Jesus Christ is sung. And do ye, man by man, become a choir, that being harmonious in love, and taking up the song of God in unison, ye may with one voice sing to the Father through Jesus Christ, so that He may both hear you, and perceive by your works that ye are indeed the members of His Son. It is profitable, therefore, that you should live in an unblameable unity, that thus ye may always enjoy communion with God.
St. Ignatius writes to the Ephesians of the unity that ought to be theirs through a response of obedience to their Bishop. The presbyters (priests) in the community are renowned for their harmony with the Bishop and the people can imitate them in such a relationship.
The image of a choir singing together, allowing for the uniqueness of each separate voice to be brought to harmony is identified as something that can be accomplished by the choice to live in unity. This unity of heart and mind is the means by which each member and the whole community may live in communion with God.
This Week in Our History: August 19-26
1963: School will open Wednesday, September 4 for all children attending St. Timothy’s…Uniforms will be required the first Monday in October. For boys: Grades 1 through 8 – Black or charcoal pants, belts, light blue long-sleeved dress shirts. Grades 1 through 4 – Black bow ties. Grades 7 and 8 – Black Fore Hand Ties. For Girls: Grades 1 through 8 inclusive--Green and blue uniform jumper and matching beanie with white blouse.
St. Timothy Faculty – Principal, Mrs. Herman Will; Grades 1, Mrs. Carol Jonas and Sister Mary Thomasina; Grades 2, Mrs. Margaret Eichner and Mrs. Agnes Reed; Grade 3, Mrs. Mary Conners; Grade 4, Mr. Pat Mooney; Grades 7 and 8, Mr. David Crawford.
1965: New additions: Stephen Joseph, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Burlas; Renee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert VanHyde; Karen Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Albert.
1966: The work of improving the creek area of the north property with a bridge and dam was the work of the Men’s Club and the CYC. We are all very grateful to them.
Newly Baptized: Christopher Carl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fogle; Christopher John, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Marchese; Michael Starks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sweeney; Paul Christopher, son of Mr. And Mrs. Donald Mains; Julie Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Conigliaro.
1970: Nursery: Teen-age boys and girls needed to care for small children during the 9:30 Sunday Mass. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Louis Fabro or Mrs. Robert Albert.
1971: In your charity, please remember in your prayers, Mrs. Catherine Belcher, a member of this parish, who died and was buried during this past week.
1973: The Columbus Chapter of NOW (Natural [sic] Organization for Women) calls our attention to the fact that today is Women’s Equality Sunday. They and our Women’s Club are interested in the worthy objective rightly understood of achieving “Full equality for women in truly equal partnership with men” especially in the Church. The prayer of the faithful will contain a petition for this.
Mrs. Shirley Ortman, a member of this parish, died and was buried this week. Please remember her in your prayers.
1978: Debt Reduction. We have contracted with John McCarthy and Associates to conduct a pledge drive in the parish to reduce our debt significantly over a three-year period. The…drive will begin on October 9, 1978 and last for approximately five weeks.
1979: In just a few weeks the Columbus Public Schools will begin classes with a new dimension of a court-ordered Desegregation Plan. We who follow Christ’s way of peace must set an example of concern and respect for law. Many people who oppose the plan for desegregation are not motivated by prejudice or racism, of course, and it would be wrong to make judgments in their regard. Nevertheless, we Christians must be supportive of the peaceful implementation of the Desegregation Plan. Our chief concern must be the children. We must not allow them to become victims of opposing opinions. Rather, we must give them the good example of respect for the law and concern for the rights of other people.
If you have children in public school I urge you to:
Use the FACT line to obtain accurate information about your children’s assignment
Volunteer to work with the PTA as greeters, bus stop monitors, lunch and class room aides
Remember that the love of God can never be separated from the love of neighbor.
1980: Best wishes from all of us to Father Thomas J. Cadden, our Associate Pastor, as he celebrates 25 years in the priesthood. May God bless him. All of us are invited to join Father Cadden this afternoon at 3:00 at Christ the King Church, where he will offer a Mass of Thanksgiving.
1981: Baptisms. Erin Michelle, daughter of M/M Harry Wasson; Robin Michelle, daughter of M/M William James; Joshua Douglas, son of M/M Douglas Kendall; Daniel John, son of M/M John Flory
Father Winkler Honored. To celebrate the 90th anniversary of Rerum Novarum, a Church statement on the rights of workers, and the 100th anniversary of the AFL-CIO, there will be an ecumenical prayer service (on Sept. 8) at St. Joseph’s Cathedral. The service will include a remembrance of two outstanding leaders of labor and religion, Father Gus Winkler and George DeNucci.
1982: In your charity, please pray for Bonnie Murphy, a member of the parish, who died and was buried form the parish church last week. May she rest in peace.
1983: Congratulations and God’s blessings on Matt Gardner as he leaves for Notre Dame. He is a recipient of the Glenna Joyce scholarship.
1984: On Sept. 1 at 12:00 pm, Stephanie Gardner of St. Timothy will marry Charles Dahn of St. Andrew at St. Timothy.
1985: On Saturday, August 31, at 6:30 pm, Mary Ann Rybski of St. Timothy will marry Dean A. Wheeler in St. Timothy Church.
1987: Plan now for a fun evening at our parish Ice Cream Social on Saturday, September 12, the first of our activities celebrating the 25th year of our parish.
1996: On Saturday, August 31, at 2:30 pm, Jennifer Graham will marry Marty Nobile at St. Timothy.
1999: Please remember in your prayers Tal Gaughran (of this parish) who died last week. May she rest in peace.
2000: Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of Oddo Galli, Martha Caserta and George Zulandt who were buried from our Parish this past week.
2003: Our prayers and sympathy go to the families of those who died recently: Randall Dana and Florence DiNovo. May they rest in peace.
2006: Summer Mass Servers: A big thank you to the 10 servers who graciously gave of their time and talent to serve daily Mass. They include: Charles Cooper, Geoff Cooper, Kelly Grady, Jackie King, Mary Lutter, Joe Meeks, Danny Neary, Theresa Neary, Charlotte Reinman, Stevyn Spees. May God bless them.
2010: (St. Timothy Parish charter member Louise Shira died and was buried from St. Timothy Church this past week.)
2011: Remember in your prayers Marty McLeod (who died and was buried from St. Timothy Church this past week). May (she) rest in peace.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
A Word from Your Pastor August 12
Dear Parishioners:
This week the Church celebrates the
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
It is a Holy Day of Obligation, but even more than that, it is a
celebration that invites us to contemplate the wonderful Mystery of the Gift of
Life in its fullness. God has destined
us for Eternal Life. Our earthly journey
is a journey to something utterly beyond our imagination. Our Catholic Faith reminds us that God is
truly at work in our world and that He wills the salvation of the whole human
person.
Mary is one of us. She is fully human. The ancient world worshiped many
goddesses. Mary is not a goddess. Rather, she is the first human being to
respond so completely to the call of God to accept His grace that she is the
first among us after her divine Son to share in the fullness of Life that He
alone offers.
The Assumption also allows us to see
that the ministry God begins in each unique human being continues beyond this
life. Mary’s maternal role in the
earthly journey of her Son Jesus is now at work forming us to prepare us to
join her in Heaven.
Mary is our model. What God has done in her, with her free
consent, He does in us through the grace won for us by Jesus. This will continue until the end of Time.
Mary is our Mother. Jesus Himself has shared her with us and
entrusted us to her loving heart, which He knew so well. She is our advocate, interceding for us as we
seek to follow her Son.
Through her cooperation with the
grace at work in the humanity of Jesus, Mary shows us our own capacity to
cooperate with the process of Redemption, sharing the fruits of Christ’s Life,
Death and Resurrection with the world.
As we honor our Blessed Mother by
coming to Mass and keeping her day holy, let us also share our hope with the
world. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray
for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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 III.
--EXHORTATIONS TO UNITY.
I do not issue orders
to you, as if I were some great person. For though I am bound for the name of
Christ, I am not yet perfect in Jesus Christ. For now I begin to be a disciple,
and I speak to you as fellow-disciples with me. For it was needful for me to
have been stirred up by you in faith, exhortation, patience, and
long-suffering. But inasmuch as love suffers me not to be silent in regard to
you, I have therefore taken upon me first to exhort you that ye would all run
together in accordance with the will of God. For even Jesus Christ, our
inseparable life, is the manifested will of the Father; as also bishops,
settled everywhere to the utmost bounds of the earth, are so by the will of
Jesus Christ.
Ignatius acknowledges the relationship he shares with the
Ephesians as one that involves a fundamental equality as disciples of
Christ. He is aware of his own role as
Bishop (of Antioch Rome
Franciscan Mission Appeal this
Weekend.
Fr. REU JOSE C. GALOY, OFM, a member of the OFM Franciscan
Province of San Pedro Bautista in the Philippines
After his further studies in Chicago Theological Union he
was elected as one of the Provincial Councilor of the OFM Philippine Province.
At present he is also serving as School President in Our
Lady of the Angels Seminary (OLAS) Dean
Graduate School Quezon
City
- Our
Lady of the
- St.
Scholastica’s College in
This Week in Our History: August
12-19
1964: The banns of marriage are announced between
Leona Mahan of St. Agnes Parish, Springfield
Missouri
1973: CBS is rebroadcasting the pro-abortion
segments of “Maude”—and the American Catholic Bishops are protesting it, and
have asked for our support. The Bishops
claim they “are not engaged in censorship…There is room and need for serious
discussion of controversial subjects on television. That is not the issue. The issue is advocacy of one side of the
controversy, presented under the guise of situation comedy and aired at a time
when children make up a substantial part of the viewing audience.”
I (Rev. James
Krause) am inclined to agree. I think we
have some responsibility to contribute to the moral climate of our
community. At least we have as much
right to register our disapproval as do those who promote this kind of slanted
propaganda against life. If you agree,
perhaps you will want to convey your sentiments to WNS-TV, or to the sponsors
of the program.
1975: In view of the plans of Watterson
High School
The Council also
passed a motion to instate a $100 per family surcharge for all School
families. This is to meet the budget
Council previously approved…if parish income from new or other sources exceeds
the budget of $265,000 it will be returned.
1976: Law and Order!!! Anyone found on Church property at St.
Timothy after dark, without a just cause, will be arrested and prosecuted. (That’s better than being shot, isn’t
it?) In the past month, several hundred
dollars in theft and damage have occurred, including the taking of the ambry
door and the holy oils. (Sob! We have $100 deductible insurance.)
All you would-be Jack Nicklauses, Johnny Millers and Ralph
Guarascis who are interested in trying out for the reserve or varsity golf
teams at Watterson should attend a meeting August 19 at 7:30 pm .
Qualifying assignments will be given.
If you cannot attend, call Mr. Yuskewich.
1977: Have you noticed the nifty new (entrance)
ramp? The Men’s Club is responsible for
this. Our special thanks to Steve Sova
who designed it, and Hugo Dells Flora who implemented the design. Thanks to the Men’s Club, also, for the new
confession room. The work was well done
by Pete Moro.
The outlook for the current fiscal year is not so good. Our projected budget for the school year
approaching is $174,565. The school
income is “projected at $51,875. This
means we will have to subsidize the school in the amount of $122,690…Because of
the prohibitive costs of running an eight-grade school, we are again
negotiating with St. Agatha Parish about some sort of consolidation for the
1978-79 school year. The parish councils
of both parishes will have the final say about any merger.
1978: (One half of this bulletin was dedicated to
a biography of Pope Paul VI who died the previous Sunday, August 6.) Elected...on June 21, 1963 , he outlined…his goals: to define more fully the notion of the
Church, to renew the church, to restore church unity and to start a dialogue with
modern men and women.
As pope, he worked
hard to implement the reforms begun by the (second Vatican
His encyclicals:
Ecclesiam
Suam—1964—Paths of the Church
Mysterium
Fidei—1965—The Mystery of Faith
Populorum
Progressio—1967—The Development of Peoples
Sacerdotalis
Coelibatus—1967—Of Priestly Celibacy
Humanae Vitae—1968—On Human Life
1979: We are grateful to our Men’s Club for
providing us with an enlarged parking area behind the rectory. Our special thanks goes to Dan Kramer and K
& R Paving for the large donation of time, expertise and equipment; and for
filling in the area around the bridge.
It was a great job. When you
park behind the rectory, please park straight in, not on an angle. Thanks.
We are very happy to announce that Mrs. Margaret Mooney has
agreed to serve as our school principal this year.
1984: A tremendous thank you to Keith Henley and
his co-chair Elizabeth Palmer for heading up this year’s festival; to all the
volunteers…to friends, parishioners and area businesses,…and to the four guys
in sleeping bags who guarded the place over two nights.
1985: To the Monday Morning Lay Distributors:
“I deeply appreciate
the faithful visits of the Eucharistic minister team, making the Holy Eucharist
a possible privilege to me. May they be
blessed a hundred-fold. I had felt I had
lost touch with our Church in later years.
These people have renewed this for me.
They are delightful, charming disciples of our priceless faith. GOD BLESS THEM! With deepest gratitude that we belong to the
greatest Church on earth.”
--A Shut-In
Parishioner—
1995: Did you notice the new flowerbeds
surrounding the Parish schedule sign and the entrance and exit arrow
signs? They were the Eagle Scout project
of Nathan French, son of Mike and Mary French.
Thanks to Nate, his mother and father, his brothers and a number of
Nate’s fellow scouts who did all the work during some of our hottest days this
summer. It’s great to have a high school
student interested in making the parish property more attractive!
1996: The Catholic cardinals of our country told
President Clinton, “Your veto (of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, HR 1833)
is beyond comprehension for those who hold human life sacred. It will ensure the continued use of the most
heinous act to kill a tiny infant just seconds from taking his or her first
breath outside the womb.” Today our
parish will join with thousands of other parishes around the country in signing
postcards urging Congress to override President Clinton’s shameful veto of HR
1833. Please be sure to sign a postcard
and leave it with our volunteers. Thank
you for speaking on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves!
1998: Please remember in your prayers Dorothy
DeStefano who died this past week. May
she rest in peace.
2007: St. Timothy
School 17 in
the Parish Center St.
Timothy School St. Timothy
School
2009: Please join the parish and our Knights of Columbus
Fellow Parishioners,
In advance of Fr.
Tim’s first anniversary as pastor at St. Tim’s, it seemed to be a good time to
assess the first year and perhaps learn a little more about our pastor. Fr. Tim graciously…responded to what I
originally planned to be about 10 brief questions and answers. The Irish got a hold of me tongue, so this
turned into 25 questions…so mine alone is any blame (for the extreme length of
the interview which cannot be reproduced here).
It is safe to say
that he is enjoying his pastorship with us, but as always there is work to be
done across all spectrums in doing God’s work and finding His ministry for each
one of us as well as our parish family.
In Christ, --Jim Connors, Parish Council President
2011: After forty satisfying and enjoyable years,
I am retiring as Treasurer of the St. Timothy Men’s Club and as Chairman of
their annual golf outing. The golf
outings were successful because of the dedication of a wonderful crew of
workers and committee members and because of the generous donation of money,
door prizes and hole sponsorships. The
outings have raised in excess of $140,000 over the years. A special note of thanks to Jerry DeTemple
who has worked untiringly for so many years in so many ways for the success of
the tournament. Thank you and God bless
you all for your participation and assistance.
P. S. Support your
St. Timothy Men’s Club
Sunday, August 5, 2012
A Word from Your Pastor August 5
Dear Parishioners:
What is happening at St. Timothy’s now that all our big parish events have been completed for the Summer?
Most of you know that the Men’s Club and the Athletic Association have been working toward a new and safer floor for the Parish Activities Center and Gym. This has been in the works truly since before the addition was built. Due to the generosity of many donors through the years, annual fund-raisers and responsible stewardship and a few grants through the Diocese of Columbus, the time has come.
For those of you who do not know me, my name is Molly Davis; my husband Andy passed away 7/18/10. Since that day, I have been the recipient of so much love and human kindness that I don’t begin to know where to start thanking people. So, simply, thank you.
So many thoughtful cards, generous donations, and offers to help with childcare, landscaping, and household chores in addition to countless meals, lovely cards, shoulders to cry on, arms to hold, and ears to listen. I am overwhelmed. I have also never in my life been more proud to be Catholic.
The past 2 weeks, while they have been the longest in my 36 years, have also brought me into some of the most meaningful conversations of my life. Again and again I have been told by countless people, “If I knew Church could be like this, I would go!” Lapsed Catholics, atheists; people from all walks of life have shared with me the beauty they saw in St. Tim’s and the desire to become a part of it. It is truly a testament to Father Tim and all of you that so many were impacted by the love they saw not just at the viewing or the funeral, but at the reception afterwards, and in the myriad ways that my boys and I are being lifted up in this difficult time.
What we have here at St. Timothy is truly special; an oasis of quiet dignity and healing love in a chaotic world, and it is with the strength that I draw from this community that I am able to hold myself high and carry on. Thanks to you all.
From the back of the cry room and the bottom of our hearts,
Molly, Johnny, Oliver, and Sam
What is happening at St. Timothy’s now that all our big parish events have been completed for the Summer?
Most of you know that the Men’s Club and the Athletic Association have been working toward a new and safer floor for the Parish Activities Center and Gym. This has been in the works truly since before the addition was built. Due to the generosity of many donors through the years, annual fund-raisers and responsible stewardship and a few grants through the Diocese of Columbus, the time has come.
St. Timothy Activities Center – The New Floor in process
Even as this message is being written, work is going on to put the new floor in place. The installers have just completed a major job at Children’s Hospital and now they are hard at work for us. They started the week after the Festival and hope to complete the task in a couple of weeks, in time for the new season of use that begins at the end of August. Members of the Men’s Club and the Athletic Association have been around to ensure that everything is being done according to plan. They are also sharing news of all that is happening so anyone who wishes to assist can help to replenish the resources needed for the events of the upcoming academic year. A display is available in the vestibule of the church to share the vision with any who are interested.
This project is once again an example of the best St. Timothy’s Community has to offer: a labor of love that shares a vision with many for our children and the wider community. Each generation of our Parish and School Community realizes its responsibility to make available the resources that will enable us to live and teach our values: Faith in God and in one another, teamwork and openness to all who come to visit. We offer thanks to all who have brought this project to fulfillment and we look forward to continued growth as a welcoming Parish and School Family. Congratulations and Job Well Done!
Stay tuned for other adventures as we close out the Summer and get ready to plunge into the Fall!
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, since that was the diocese of which our Patron St. Timothy was the first Bishop. We are now considering another Letter associated with that community, this time from one of the early bishops of the Church named Ignatius of Antioch.
The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians, CHAPTER II.
--CONGRATULATIONS AND ENTREATIES.
--CONGRATULATIONS AND ENTREATIES.
As to my fellow-servant Burrhus, your deacon in regard to God and blessed in all things, I beg that he may continue longer, both for your honor and that of your bishop. And Crocus also, worthy both of God and you, whom I have received as the manifestation of your love, hath in all things refreshed me, as the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ shall also refresh him; together with Onesimus, and Burrhus, and Euplus, and Fronto, by means of whom, I have, as to love, beheld all of you. May I always have joy of you, if indeed I be worthy of it. It is therefore befitting that you should in every way glorify Jesus Christ, who hath glorified you, that by a unanimous obedience "ye may be perfectly joined together in the same mind, and in the same judgment, and may all speak the same thing concerning the same thing," and that, being subject to the bishop and the presbytery, ye may in all respects be sanctified.
We are all familiar with the names of the Apostles and many disciples of Jesus among the first generation of Christians. Ignatius’ Letter to the Ephesians adds a few new names of particular persons who served to build up the Church in her beginnings. The Deacon Burrhus, the Bishop Onesimus, and Euplus and Fronto, members of the Ephesian community who are with Ignatius on his journey to martyrdom in Rome, all are noted as representatives of the Faith of the Ephesians that encourages him on his way. A living relationship among the faithful and the clergy – deacons, presbyters and the bishop – has a power to reach beyond the community for the proclamation of the Gospel.
This Week in Our History: August 5-12
1963: Many of our families are moving into new homes in the parish and would like to have their homes blessed. Call the rectory and suggest a time and we will be happy to come.
1964: During the school year tap and ballet lessons will be offered to the children in all grades. Classes conducted by Mrs. Helen Blair will be held on two afternoons each week after school.
1965: Newly Baptized: Ann Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Marchese
1969: The following is the result of the survey conducted by the Parish Council concerning the questions of the observance of holy days in the U. S. Of the 90% who favored a change, 50% thought the observance of the holy days should remain as it has been with the exception that they no longer carry the obligation to hear Mass. 35% favored the idea of the holy days and the obligation to hear Mass be shifted to the following Sundays. About 5% were of the opinion that the observance be omitted as not being relevant in our world today. One parishioner who thought this way suggested that the holy days be observed with the national holidays.
1971: On Saturday, August 14, Father Kraus will complete 20 years of Priesthood. The 7:30 Mass will be a special anniversary Mass: it will be concelebrated and communion will be distributed under both species; the Board of Worship has planned to make this Mass a real celebration and a preview of what they hope a major Liturgical celebration in our parish can and should be like. After the Mass…the Women’s Club will hold a reception for Father in the parish hall to which all parishioners are also invited.
1976: Oh No!!! Not again!!! They’re not going to change the Mass schedule again?! Well, just slightly. The 6:00 pm Mass will be discontinued effective the first of September….This was decided by Father DeVille and the Board of Worship for a number of reasons, including the lack of priests to offer it and the fact that we don’t need that many Masses on the weekend. People from other parishes who attend this Mass are invited to suggest to their own pastors that they have a Sunday evening Mass. (And the schedule has remained unchanged ever since.)
2001: On this Sunday, we recognize four Boy Scouts from St. Timothy Parish who have earned the Catholic Boy Scout Award--the Ad Altari Dei. Congratulations to Ryan and Brett Ballantyne, Michael Lowder and Harrison Pease. The award will be presented at the 12:00 noon Mass.
Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 26. Parish Council is sponsoring an ice cream social for Fr. Shonebarger. It is his 65th birthday and we all want to thank him for his time, his dedication and his determination to give us this 1st rate facility. The ice cream social will be from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Hope to see you in the Parish Center!
2010: A Message from Molly Davis and Family
To the Parishioners of St. Timothy,For those of you who do not know me, my name is Molly Davis; my husband Andy passed away 7/18/10. Since that day, I have been the recipient of so much love and human kindness that I don’t begin to know where to start thanking people. So, simply, thank you.
So many thoughtful cards, generous donations, and offers to help with childcare, landscaping, and household chores in addition to countless meals, lovely cards, shoulders to cry on, arms to hold, and ears to listen. I am overwhelmed. I have also never in my life been more proud to be Catholic.
The past 2 weeks, while they have been the longest in my 36 years, have also brought me into some of the most meaningful conversations of my life. Again and again I have been told by countless people, “If I knew Church could be like this, I would go!” Lapsed Catholics, atheists; people from all walks of life have shared with me the beauty they saw in St. Tim’s and the desire to become a part of it. It is truly a testament to Father Tim and all of you that so many were impacted by the love they saw not just at the viewing or the funeral, but at the reception afterwards, and in the myriad ways that my boys and I are being lifted up in this difficult time.
What we have here at St. Timothy is truly special; an oasis of quiet dignity and healing love in a chaotic world, and it is with the strength that I draw from this community that I am able to hold myself high and carry on. Thanks to you all.
From the back of the cry room and the bottom of our hearts,
Molly, Johnny, Oliver, and Sam
Louise Shira (founding member) of our parish passed away this past week. Please keep the family in your prayers.
Congratulations to Danielle Connor and Mike Dunneen, who were married here this weekend.
2011: Clifford Pease, husband of (parishioner) Marlene Pease (and father of St. Tim’s alumni Heidi ‘92, Carlton ‘95 and Harrison ‘02) has passed away. Please keep the family in your prayers.
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