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WORSHIP u SERVE u EVANGELIZE
807 Havens Corners RoadGahanna, Ohio 43230
614-471-0212 • www.stmatthew.net
As a community of believers who know,
love, and serve Jesus Christ, we celebrate the
sacramental life of the Church, proclaim the
saving message of Christ, and share the love of the
Lord, especially with the least, the poor,
and the suffering.
MASSESWeekendsSaturday – 5:00 p.m. VigilSunday – 8:00 & 10:00 a.m.,12:00 noon & 5:00 p.m.Holy DaysPlease consult the bulletin or website.WeekdaysMonday thru Friday, 6:30 & 8:30 a.m.Saturday – 8:30 a.m.
CONFESSIONSWednesday 7:00-7:30 a.m.Saturday 4:00-4:45 p.m.Sunday 11:00-11:45 a.m.Or by appointment
OFFICE HOURSMonday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
BAPTISMSAll Baptism inquiries must begin by filling out a Baptism form on our website at www.stmatthew.net/baptism. For more information, please contact Katie Ryzenga at 614-557-2739 or [email protected].
MARRIAGEMarriage preparation must begin at least 6 months before a desired wedding date. All inquiries begin on the Parish website atwww.stmatthew.net/marriage.
ANOINTING & VISITATION OF THE SICKContact the Parish Office to schedule an anointing and/or to arrange a visit from our pastoral staff.
PARISH CLERGY – 614-471-0212Fr. Theodore K. Sill, PastorFr. Peter Asantebwana, Parochial VicarFr. Michael Nimocks, Retired & In Holy ServiceFr. Stan Benecki, Retired & In Holy ServiceDeacons: Rev. Mr. Joseph Meyer Rev. Mr. Christopher Walsh
PARISH STAFF – 614-471-0212Business Manager: Leo GrimesDirector of Athletics: Eileen Buzenski – 614-478-8533Director of Music: Dawn Shininger – 614-532-0627Facilities Superintendent: George HarveyOffice & Ministry Coordinator: Michelle DoughertySafe Environment: Michelle Lantz
FAMILY LIFE OFFICECatholic Inquiry/Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA):
Jennifer Cabe – 614-532-0626, [email protected] School of Religion (PSR) and Evangelization Director:
Ashley Allwein – 614-471-2067, [email protected] Sunday School Coordinator & Family Life Coordinator:
Julie Ratliff – [email protected] Coordinator:
Katie Ryzenga – 614-557-2739, [email protected] and Young Adult Ministry/Confirmation Coordinator:
Maggie Smith – 614-532-0622, [email protected] Formation & Stewardship Coordinator:
Brooke Warren – [email protected]
PARISH SCHOOL – PRE-K-GRADE 8 – 614-471-4930www.cdstmatthew.orgPrincipal: John Rathburn, [email protected]
CHARITABLE WORKS MINISTRY – 614-471-5320Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon; Thursday, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
PARISH REGISTRATIONTo register as a parish member, stop by the office or register online at www.stmatthew.net/online-parishioner-registration.
BULLETIN DEADLINEAnnouncements must be submitted to Hillarie Michaels by email to [email protected] by 12:00 noon on Monday.
ST. MATTHEW CHURCH GAHANNA, OHIO
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26
5:00 P.M.
SUNDAY,DECEMBER 27
8.00 A.M.
SUNDAY,DECEMBER 27
10:00 A.M.
SUNDAY,DECEMBER 27
12:00 P.M.
SUNDAY,DECEMBER 27
5:00 P.M.
EXTRAORDINARYMINISTERS OF HOLY
COMMUNION
Max Maksimoski, [email protected] – 614-607-4799 (Extraordinary Ministers, Lectors)Vicki Wengert, [email protected] – 614-270-2118 (Sacristans)
Paul Koors Mary Humphrey Nick Miller Molly Fanning Deanne Herfel
IN HOME Nicholas Hess (2), Rhea Neugebauer (6)
LECTORS Susan Eyerman Mary Humphrey Bryan GhiloniAbbey Morante Michael Motil Eric Thompson
SACRISTANS Deacon Chris Deacon Joe Deacon Chris Deacon Joe Deacon Chris
SERVERSMC – Adam Buerger
Bailey BuergerNatalie Dinovo
MC – Austin PaulusAugie Schmitt
Samantha BernardMia Lantz
Carter Lantz
MC – Luke GabrielliSam Gabrielli
MC – Nick BlauseyPorter Lacey
STEWARDSHIP
2020-2021 Through December 13, 2020 Year to Date
Parish Budgeted Expenses $42,115.00 $1,010,760.00
Contributions $67,819.75 $920,943.45
Surplus (Shortage) $25,704.75 ($89,816.55)
Note: Saint Matthew's fiscal year is July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Contributions include offertory and mortgage payment donations.
WAYS TO MAKE YOUR OFFERTORY DONATION1) Online: Go to www.stmatthew.net/giving.2) Text-to-give: Simply text the amount of your donation to
614-412-3694. (Example: For a $25 gift, text "25" to (614) 412-3694.)
3) By cash or check: Mail your donation to our office or drop it in the mailbox outside the exterior office door.
We are grateful for every gift, no matter how you make it!
MASS INTENTIONS AND SCRIPTURESMONDAY, DECEMBER 21 – Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a;Lk 1:39-45 6:30 a.m. Howard Perkins/Dan & Kristine Ross 8:30 a.m. Dick Berger/Pat RauchTUESDAY, DECEMBER 22 – 1 Sm 1:24-28; Lk 1:46-56 6:30 a.m. Mark Russell/Russell Family 8:30 a.m. Fr. Thomas Bennett/Dan & Kristine RossWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23 – Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Lk 1:57-66 6:30 a.m. Don Hubbard/Bickett Family 8:30 a.m. Hobby Howard/John HowardTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 – CHRISTMAS EVE – 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Lk 1:67-79 6:30 a.m. NO MASS 8:30 a.m. NO MASS 4:00 p.m. James “Buzz” Cockerell/ Mary Jean Cockerell & Family 6:30 p.m. Frances & Michael DiCarlo/Tom & Mickie Zaino 9:00 p.m. Anastasia Horowitz/FamilyFRIDAY, DECEMBER 25 – CHRISTMAS DAY – Is 52:7-10;Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 or Jn 1:1-5, 9-14 6:30 a.m. NO MASS 8:30 a.m. NO MASS 10:00 a.m. For Saint Matthew Parishioners/Fr. Theodore K. SillSATURDAY, DECEMBER 26 – Acts 6:8-10, 7:54-59; Mt 10:17-22 8:30 a.m. Valentino Skunza/Rosemary Skunza 5:00 p.m. For Saint Matthew Parishioners/Fr. Theodore K. SillSUNDAY, DECEMBER 27 – Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17 or Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19;Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22, 39-40 8:00 a.m. Grace & Francis Conroy/Rovnak Family10:00 a.m. Lori Amick/Vano Family12:00 p.m. Nick Messmer/Family 5:00 p.m. Lucy Wnek/Frank & Judeen Hartge
PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION
DAMASCUS ALIVE PROGRAM – For families participating in the Damascus ALIVE program through PSR this year, please know that on December 27 and January 3, there are no videos to be watched! We look forward to jumping back into the series on January 10! We hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 20, 2020
IN OUR PARISH
JESUS’ MISSION IS OUR MISSION: BRING GLAD TIDINGSBy Maggie Smith, Youth and Young Adult Ministry CoordinatorIn the Gospel of Luke, Jesus says this scripture is fulfilled by His life: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord.”I like to think of this as Jesus’ mission statement. He tells us exactly what He came to do! Did you know that Jesus wants us to live our lives exactly how He lived His life? We are supposed to be Jesus to the world. That means Jesus’ mission statement is our mission statement, too!Try saying this out loud today as a declaration over your own life: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon ME, because He has anointed ME to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent ME to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord.” The poor, needy, bound, and blind are all around us. Who are you called to bring glad tidings to today? We can do it because Jesus did it first. Let’s make 2021 a year acceptable to the Lord!
PRO-LIFE CORNER
On January 23, 1973, the Supreme Court ruled, in Roe vs Wade, that women had a constitutional right to abortion, and this right was based on an implied right to “personal privacy” in the Fourteenth Amendment. The Court said that a fetus is not a person but a "potential life," and thus does not have constitutional rights of its own. In a companion case, that was decided on the same day, Doe vs Bolton, the court ruled that abortion for “the health of the mother” could not be restricted. This included “all factors—physical, emotional, psychological, familial, and the woman’s age—relevant to the wellbeing of the patient.” These two rulings effectively made abortion legal through all nine months of pregnancy for almost any reason and was applied to all 50 states.Major legislative laws and court rulings set a moral standard for our society. While abortion was already becoming a scourge prior to 1973, these rulings opened the floodgates. In 1973, the annual abortion rate was 740,000. Within 7 years, this rate had doubled, and by 1990, the annual rate was 1.6 million. In total, 61+ million unborn children have been terminated by surgical or chemical abortion. This devastation far surpasses any other cause of death.Changing legislation and court rulings is important, but changing hearts is far more critical. Let us ask God for the grace to be prayerful and active witnesses for the Gospel of Life, in whatever way He has called each one of us. In January, Pro-Life Corner will be publishing events for you to actively participate with us in changing our culture.If you are interested in learning more about St. Matthew’s Pro-Life group, please contact Jeff Solinger at [email protected] or 614-506-2382.
CHRISTMAS MASS INFORMATION – We will be having Mass on Christmas Eve at 4:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 9:00 p.m. and on Christmas morning at 10:00 a.m. All Masses will also be live streamed on our YouTube channel. No sign-ups are required for Christmas Masses. Doors will open 30 minutes before each Mass, and we will seat people in the church until we reach seating capacity. After that point, we will invite people to an overflow space where they can pray with us via live stream. Clergy will bring Communion to the overflow space at that same time as those in the church are receiving Communion. For more information about our Christmas Mass plans, please go to our website: https://www.stmatthew.net/christmas or call our office at 614-471-0212.
OFFICE HOURS DURING THE HOLIDAYS – The Parish Office will be closed December 24-January 3. We will reopen on Monday, January 4, with our regular hours of 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
ADVENT & CHRISTMAS RESOURCES – As we prepare for the coming of Jesus at Christmas, we invite you and your family to prayerfully enter into this Advent and Christmas season with our Family Life Office Advent & Christmas resource guide. Take what you want, need, or what simply fits into your schedule from this weekly Advent and Christmas resource to help refresh you and your family. We've modeled this program after our popular Summer Adventure program, and we hope you'll join in! You can find this resource guide on our website at: stmatthew.net/advent.
UPCOMING COLLECTION DURING CHRISTMAS – It has been the custom for many years at St. Matthew to take up a second collection at Christmas and make an extra mortgage payment as a sacrificial offering for the birth of our Savior. Through your support and continuing commitment during this past year, we have been able to reduce the mortgage by over $450,000. The Mortgage Fund balance at the end of this month will be just under $800,000. Since we can’t physically take up any collections, please consider going online to make that extra offering, or drop it in the offering box or Parish Office or mail it to the Office. Thank you for your generosity!
MASS FOR THE INNOCENTS is our annual Memorial Mass commemorating the death of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, illness or abortion. Please join us as we remember loved ones who have died at a young age. The Mass will be celebrated on the Feast of the Holy Innocents on Monday, December 28 at 8:30 a.m.
2021 CALENDARS AVAILABLE IN GATHERING SPACE – Stop by the table in the Gathering Space this weekend after Masses to pick up a complimentary 2021 Liturgical Calendar (one per family please). They will be available while supplies last.
INVITE SOMEONE TO COME HOME DURING ADVENT – Now is the time of year when people make plans to connect with their families at Christmas; what better time than Advent to invite people to come home to their Church family here at St. Matthew. Postcard invitations to reconnect with the Church during Advent are available by the Advent Candle table in the Gathering Space. If you know someone who has been away from the Church, or if you know of a community bulletin board where you could post an invitation to return, please take a postcard.
ST. MATTHEW CHURCH GAHANNA, OHIO
PARISH PROJECTSAs good stewards of your generosity, the Facilities Team is pleased to provide you regular updates on St. Matthew campus projects, improvements, and ongoing initiatives providing a safe, healthy, and prayerful environment.After the difficult decision to transition all students to distant learning last week, the Facilities Team went to work on a very extensive school cleaning task list. With help from volunteers and latchkey staff, we accomplished more than we could have imagined. Kitchens, restrooms, and hallways were scrubbed, wiped, and sanitized. Classrooms received an extra cleaning. The Noble Activity Center and Hutta cafeteria were emptied to scrub floors and give the Hutta another coat of wax. The classroom student seat sacks were removed and washed for the second time this year. After all this, we had time to clean playground equipment and do a little touch-up painting.We were able to get the new lock system installed on all interior school doors a week early. All classrooms and offices can now be locked quickly and easily from the inside. The original 1962 north upper hall outside doors have also been scheduled to be replaced during Christmas break after breaking a couple weeks ago.This Wednesday, we will be decorating the church for Christmas. Special thanks to all those who have been working for weeks in the background on planning, logistical challenges, and preparation for this unique Christmas season. All our Christmas Masses will be streamed live. We will allow as many as safely possible into the Sanctuary. Doors will be clearly marked if we reach maximum safe capacity. The Noble Activity Center (PAC) is set up with four large projection screens to watch the 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Sanctuary Masses live; Consecrated Hosts will be brought to the PAC for Communion. Please continue to check our website for updates. We will start live streaming well before the beginning of Mass with the ability to provide updates, if necessary.We appreciate this opportunity to provide updates on campus and Christmas activities. Please don’t hesitate to text or email suggestions on how we can better serve you. Contact George Harvey at [email protected] or text 330-904-1083. Be safe, stay healthy and have a Merry Christmas!
BIBLE STUDIES AT A GLANCEWe have several Bible Studies currently running or starting soon; we’d love for you to join us!One hour mini-lessons (via Zoom conference) – NOW IN THE EVENINGS!The Bible in an Hour – an overview of salvation history, which begins on January 4 at 8:00 p.m.Why Sola Scriptura Can Never Work – clear teaching on why we need the Scriptures, the Magisterium of the Church and Sacred Tradition, which begins on January 11 at 8:00 p.m.Sunday Mass Readings Explained – get the most out of reading the Sunday Scriptures, every Thursday morning (via Zoom conference)Genesis to Jesus – a 12-week Bible Study of salvation history, for people new to Scripture study or for those who would like a review, beginning January 5 and January 7 (via Zoom conference) – MORNING & EVENING SESSIONSYou can visit https://www.stmatthew.net/bible-study for more information about all our studies! If you have questions, please contact Lorraine Curtin at [email protected] or 614-946-7585.
PARISH OUTREACH PROJECT – Our parish is currently making plans to reach out to our parishioners to offer a warm greeting and support. If you are interested in helping us with logistics or with making brief (1-2 minute) visits to people in our parish (socially distanced, with masks), please let us know! For more information, or to get involved, please contact Brian Gatch at 614-499-4836 or [email protected].
ST. MATTHEW SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE – Our parish has formed a new Social Concerns Committee that will advocate for multiple aspects of Catholic Social Teaching, including pro-life work, advocacy for the poor, and other social issues. If you are interested in learning more about this group or would like to be involved, please contact Jim Gernetzke at [email protected].
BAA UPDATE – Due to your continued generosity, our parish rebate from this year's BAA continues to grow, as more pledges have been made! Recall that our rebate will help pay off the school kitchen loan, as well as further the sanctuary beautification project in the church. The window for giving is open through March 2021, so it is not too late to give through the many options available on our website: https://www.stmatthew.net/baa. We thank everyone who has donated, and follow-up with those who have not responded will continue.
24TH ANNUAL CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE will be held virtually on Saturday, February 27 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. This year we have gathered another exciting group of speakers: Devin Schadt, Fr. Donald Calloway, Bishop Robert Brennan and Chris Stefanick. This is an event you don’t want to miss! For more information on the conference or the Catholic Men’s Ministry of the Columbus Diocese, please visit https://www.catholicmensministry.com/ or the St. Matthew website for more details and how to register at https://www.stmatthew.net/mens-conference-details.
CALL TO PRAYER FOR OUR NATION – We can help our country turn back to God through prayer. It can change hearts, our families, our communities, our country and our world. Please join us for an hour of prayer for our nation, our leaders and journalists. It will be held in the church on Sunday, January 3 at 3:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. (Please note – there won’t be a Holy Hour for the Church this Friday due to Christmas.)
PLEASE HELP US KEEP YOUR RECORDS CURRENT! In an effort to ensure that our Parish database stays current, we are requesting that you update the Parish Roster form when you have a life event change such as change of address, marital status, birth of a child, etc. The form can be accessed via http://www.stmatthew.net/parish-roster-update or under Quick Links on Saint Matthew’s main page. If you have questions, please call the Parish Office at 614-471-0212. We appreciate your time, cooperation and commitment to the parish.
CONFESSION TIMES remaining during Advent are: Wednesday 7:00-7:30 a.m.; and Parish Confessions on Monday, December 21, Tuesday, December 22 and Wednesday, December 23 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 20, 2020
IF A FAMILY MEMBER IS SICK OR SERIOUSLY ILL, consider contacting the Parish Office at 614-471-0212 for one of the priests to administer the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist and the Anointing of the Sick. Due to HIPAA privacy laws, hospitals no longer notify church offices when parishioners are admitted. As well, in the case of serious illness, families are encouraged to contact us early allowing the priest and patient to talk about any spiritual needs they may have including receiving the Sacrament of Penance.
CHARITABLE WORKS MINISTRY NEWSRECAP OF NOVEMBER 2020 – The St. Matthew Charitable Works Ministry provided an estimated 7,245 meals to 205 households within the Gahanna community during the month of November. Thank you for your continued support to those families who are experiencing difficult times.
2020 FOOD REQUESTS
INDIVIDUALSSERVED
EST. MEALS
PROVIDED*
EOY 2019 1,549 4,244 63,660
1st Quarter 441 1,203 18,045
2nd Quarter 87 203 3,045
3rd Quarter 496 1,267 19,005
October 217 544 8,160
November 205 483 7,245
Year to Date 1,446 3,700 55,500
*3 meals/day x 5 daysOur normal hours of operation are from 10:00 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday and now 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday. We are located within the PSR building (the old convent). All are welcome to visit the location to observe what we do, and if the Spirit moves you, become a part of our Ministry. You can sign up to volunteer at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040945aeaa2aa5f94-charitable.On Saturday, November 21, CWM provided 88 turkey dinners to members of our community.
CHRISTMASMASS
INFORMATION
Additional Information
If you decide not to worship with us in person, we hope you will praywith us via live stream, attend Mass on another day during theChristmas season (which extends to January 10), or celebrate
Christmas liturgically at home. We have several ideas on our website.
CommunionAt communion, Clergy andEucharistic Ministers willbring the Eucharist to the
overflow space so that thosepraying with us there may
receive at the same time asthose in the church.
Masks and SocialDistancing
Out of love and care for ourcommunity, we will continue torequire social distancing and
masks, unless medicallyexempted.
Seating and CapacityWe will seat as many people as
possible in the church, withgroups socially distanced.
Once we reach capacity, wewill ask people to move to an
overflow space to pray with usvia live stream.
Mass Times/StreamingChristmas Mass will be on
Christmas Eve at 4 pm, 6:30 pm,and 9 pm and on Christmas
morning at 10 am. All Masses willalso be live streamed. We will not
require tickets or sign-ups.
For more information about Christmas at St. Matthew the Apostle,
visit our website or call our office:https://www.stmatthew.net/Christmas • (614) 471-0212
ST. MATTHEW CHURCH GAHANNA, OHIO
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSST. JUDE COUNCIL 5801
KNIGHT OF THE MONTH – Congratulations to Brian Novotney, Knight of the Month for December.
SPOTLIGHT MINISTRY – Every two weeks, we will be featuring two ministries from our parish in a Ministry Spotlight. This will allow parishioners to explore different ministry opportunities in the parish and find the right activities to use their time, talents, and treasures. We hope this will show parishioners that St. Matthew is an active parish, thriving in our faith lives, and helping our community. If you have questions about the ministry opportunities, please visit https://www.stmatthew.net/ministry-and-activity-information or email [email protected]. This Week's Spotlight Ministries are:– Come Home and ChoirFor more information about these ministries or to get involved, please visit https://www.stmatthew.net/spotlight-ministry.
CHARITABLE WORKS MINISTRY NEEDS YOUR HELP! Charitable Works is in need of volunteers on Thursday evenings, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, and the first Saturday of each month. Families are welcome to volunteer on Thursdays or Saturdays. If you are interested, please see the sign up genius link at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040945AEAA2AA5F94-charitable.
STEWARDSHIP: HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? As good stewards of our Parish, we are called to care for and look after St. Matthew Parish and its parishioners. We want to know how our parishioners are doing in this time of struggle and fear. How can we help you? How can we pray for you? Please remember to check on your neighbors, check on your family, and check on those who are at risk, while practicing social distancing. If you have specific needs or prayers, please email Brooke Warren at [email protected] and she will make sure to add you to the prayer list or find a way to get your needs met. We know there are a lot of people struggling financially right now and we want to help, but to do that we need the support of our parishioners who are still able to donate. If you usually give via offertory envelopes, please consider using online giving during our time away from the church. Visit www.stmatthew.net/giving for more information. You can also call the parish and leave a message; someone will call you back with more information. Thank you!
NEW TO THE PARISH? YOU CAN NOW REGISTER ONLINE – To register as a parish member, you can stop in the office or register online at http://www.stmatthew.net/new-parishioners and we will contact you with more information.
ATTENTION, MEN! Do you want to develop a closer relationship with God? Do you like to snow ski or snowboard? If so, please consider joining Wilderness Outreach on its 4th annual Wilderness Outreach ski trip to Summit County, Colorado, February 7-13, 2021. Fr. Matthew Hoover of Immaculate Conception will be our chaplain. This outing will include Liturgy of the Hours, Daily Mass, and as much skiing as your legs can handle. We will also read a book on masculine spirituality or related topic prior to arrival and discuss that book each night after dinner. A rough estimate of costs is around $1,600.00 for condo, airfare, lift tickets, rental car, and food. If you are interested or need more information, please contact Christopher Walsh at [email protected] or 614-580-7059. Space is extremely limited.
FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PARISH’S RESPONSE TO THE CORONAVIRUS please visit our website at stmatthew.net and follow our social media accounts – Facebook: @StMatthewGahanna; Twitter: @GahannaStMatts; Instagram: @stmatthewapostle.
AROUND THE DIOCESE
BISHOP BRENNAN STATEMENT ON THE SHOOTING DEATH OF CASEY GOODSON – I am deeply saddened and troubled by the recent shooting death of Casey C. Goodson, Jr., in Columbus. With the faithful of the Diocese of Columbus, I offer our deepest sympathy to Mr. Goodson’s family and friends as we share in their pain and grief caused by this unimaginable loss of life. We also stand in solidarity with all those in our community who seek a full and impartial investigation to understand the circumstances surrounding this tragic event. It is incomprehensible to write this statement following a summer of significant unrest caused by similar events. This distressing incident reminds us of the effort we must make together to form a community that is sincerely committed to eradicating racism, prejudice, and unjust discrimination. While experiencing initial shock and dismay, our response to any officer-involved shooting must be rooted in nonviolent means of expression so that justice may be served. We have a long road ahead of us, but this must be traveled in fellowship with those who are most vulnerable to unjust discrimination. We must continue to open wide our hearts to honest dialogue with a moral and prophetic voice. I encourage the faithful of the Diocese to hold discussions at your parish on racism and other injustices that plague our communities. When our city’s different communities seek proactively to understand each other, our future will be full of mutual respect, acceptance, and hope. – Bishop Robert J. Brennan
BETHESDA HEALING MINISTRY – This Christmas season, old memories might arise and cause stress. We can help. If you (or someone you know) are struggling from a past abortion experience, please call 614-309-0157.
JOSEPH’S COAT CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19 - Sadly, Joseph’s Coat has had to close again due to Covid-19. They are not picking up furniture or doing any other of their normal activities since Covid numbers have risen. Please do not leave any donations at their door as no one is in the building to receive them. We will advise when they can safely reopen to serve the community. Thank you.
BEWARE OF PHONY EMAILS AND TEXTS STILL CIRCULATING During the past few weeks there have again been numerous phony emails sent to unsuspecting persons (clergy, teachers, parishioners, others) from alleged priests of the Diocese requesting funds to purchase various gift cards for alleged charitable and pastoral reasons. Please be aware that there is a new scam using text messages to convey similar requests. If you receive any kind of communication, please contact the person directly to verify the authenticity of the solicitation or, at least to notify the person that a scam is underway using their identity. Thank you.
WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED – Elvira Martha Hernandez, mother of Roxana Perez; and Josephine Alexander, mother of Nan Migliozzi.
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Board Certified Otolaryngologywww.columbusent.com
600 Taylor Station Road 614-759-8811Gahanna, Ohio 43230 Adults & Children
Hess CHiropraCtiCCHristopHer a. Hess, D.C.
Chiropractic Physician830 E. Johnstown Road 614-471-7949Gahanna, Ohio 43230 chrishesschiropractic.com
No job too small/24 Hr. Emergency Service
6630 Taylor Road
614-861-1300
Jess Howard Electric
614-475-7008
Dedicated to the Service of Others Jennifer Routte
Lindsay Heinmiller, Realtor®
614-216-0536 • [email protected]
Creating Healing Experiences Since 18551051 Johnstown Road, Gahanna, OH • (614) 939-4558
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614-475-KIDZ (5439)
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Lorn Spolter PhotographyLorn Spolter, Gahanna • Family Portraits
20% Discount with Ad614-855-3330
Parishioner Walter l. Bernacki, MD, & FaMily
614-682-5095ohioplasticsurgeryspecialists.com
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Family owned & operated for 50 years!Bobby Dawes • Bill Dawes
Mary Beth Culbertson
Columbus-Lancaster
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CATHOLIC RADIOAM 820
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F U T U R ECROSSFIT FUTURE/FUNCTIONAL FITNESS
Future Gymnastics AcademyFuture Fitness/Ladies Bootcamp
Mark & Katy Dankow – Parishioners
614-329-4951
CROSSFIT FUTURE/FUNCTIONAL FITNESSFuture Gymnastics Academy/Future Fitness/Ladies Bootcamp
Basketball/VolleyballMark & Katy Dankow – Parishioners • 614-329-4951
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Billy [email protected] S Sunbury Rd, Westerville, OH 43081
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Specialist in Orthodonticsfor Adults and Children
www.jameskarpacortho.com
5 W. Bridge St., Dublin614.766.0330
64 Granville St., Gahanna614.471.6355
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Jim & Chris VonauAttorneys and Fellow ParishionersEstate Planning, Real Estate & GP
614-744-4102 & 614-744-4145
Programs Available for Children Age 6 WeeksBefore/After Elementary School.
614-775-0899NOW ENROLLING!
www.primrosejohnstownroad.com
of Johnstown Road
AV MARTINDALE HUBBELL RATING
TIM MERKLEAttorney at Law • Fellow Parishioner
614-839-5700State Farm Insurance Co. Home Offices: Bloomington, Ill
SCOTT DAWSON, CLU611 Park Meadow Road, Suite A
Westerville, OH 43801614-891-2886
scottdawsoninsurance.com
JOHN D. MAHILO, D.D.S.FELLOW PARISHIONER
102 N. HAMILTON RD • 614-475-4544Family Dentistry
614-866-9216614-866-9216www.mitchelllock.comwww.mitchelllock.com
Landscape Architectsand ContractorsRob Harris
Landscape DesignConsultant, [email protected] Winchester PikeColumbus, Ohio 43232
614-830-2605
614-445-4455 • 1-800-325-7878Fax 614-445-4464
Retail/Wholesale • Landscape SuppliesMulches/Soil/Stone – Bagged/Bulk
James A. Weber II, President1600 Universal Road, Columbus, OH 43207
“Dropless” Cataract SurgeryLaser Vision Correction • Complete Family Eye Care
614.863.EYES (3937) www.icanseeclearly.comRichard A. Erdey, M.D. • Gregory D. Searcy, M.D. • Daryl Kaswinkel, M.D.
• Infant through full-day Kindergarten Programs • Etiquette Program • Spanish & Sign Language • Privately Owned & Operated • Registered Nurse On-site
• Music Appreciation
614-471-06885511 N Hamilton Rd.Gahanna, OH 43230
www.jollytotstoo.com
Jolly Tots, Too!
Dr. Ralph J. Napolitano, Jr.Double Board Certified Podiatrist
Medicine, Surgery and Wound Care of the Lower ExtremityDr. Napolitano is seeing patients at theNew Albany & Pickerington Locations.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Napolitano, please call 614-890-6555 or visit www.orthoneuro.com
GAHANNAANIMAL HOSPITAL
Since 1964!144 West Johnstown Rd.
614-471-2201
Caring For Your Pet Is What We Do!
Bus: 614.477.6008 • Off: 614.855.2822I have worked with HGTV House Hunters and
would like to share my insight with you.
Residential, Land & Farm Specialist
Marie Antoinette PottsReal Estate AgentRe/max Consultant Group
614-855-8800470 Silver Lane, Gahanna, OH 43230
www.lovethatsmile.net
We don’t just perfect smiles.
We change lives.Celebrating 25 years of creating
beautiful smiles in Gahanna.
Call Dr. Hutta and Dr. Price
for your complimentary
consultation and get the smile you’ve
always wanted!
JAMES T. HUTTA DDSPRACTICE LIMITED TO ORTHODONTICS
JACK L. WOODSPLUMBING CO.
Quality Plumbing Repairs
614-882-9700Senior Savings • OH Lic #25971
CHAIRMAN’S CLUBCHAIRMAN’S CLUBGOLD MEMBER
Health I Medicare I Small Group I Life I Supplemental
Philip T. KingPhilip T. KingLicensed Insurance Agent • Licensed Insurance Agent • I’m here to HELP!I’m here to HELP!
C 614-398-9556C [email protected] • healthmarkets.com/pking
W&SWestern & Southern LifeINSURANCE | RETIREMENT | INVESTMENTS
614-216-8099 • [email protected]
MARY WHITT, REALTOR®
WWW.MARYWHITT.COM
FELLOW PARISHIONER
MARY WHITT, REALTOR®
WWW.MARYWHITT.COM
FELLOW PARISHIONER
FELLOW PARISHIONER
MARY WHITT, REALTOR®
[email protected] • www.marywhitt.com
Located in New Albany, OHWealth Planning for Long-Term Clarity
Two Convenient Gahanna Locations
330 S. Hamilton Rd.614-471-9180
New Kroger Plaza/Hunter’s Ridge
1169 N. Hamilton Rd614-478-3828
Vista Plaza
$2.00 OFFany HAIRCUT
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Style. Convenient. Experienced. All at a great price.
PROACTIVE HEALTH & WELLNESSDR. LUKE REINHART, PARISHONER
A family chiropractor focused on Prenatal & Pediactric care, helping
kids like Thea:“Before starting pediatric
chiropractic care, Thea would wake up 5-6 times every night!
After her very first gentle pediatric chiropractic adjustment she now consistently sleeps through the
night every night!”
614-337-81114967 E DUBLIN GRANVILLE RDWWW.PROACTIVEOHIO.COM
Kyle T. Gleich Parishioner6530 W. Campus Oval, Suite 180
New Albany, OH 43054
Securities offered through W&S Brokerage Services, Inc. A Registered Broker-Dealer | Member FINRA and SIPC.
Member, Western & Southern Financial Group.
Being a family caregiver can be rewarding but di�cult. When you can't be there yourself, Right at Home can help. We tailor in-home care to your individual needs.
The Care That’s Right, at Home®
CARING for a loved one?DO YOU NEED HELP
www.rightathome.net/columbus-ohio
• Safety Supervision • Bathing & Other Personal Care• Transportation • Meal Planning & Preparation• Daily Health Reminders • Ambulation & Dressing Assistance
614.575.8500
Being a family caregiver can be rewarding but di�cult. When you can't be there yourself, Right at Home can help. We tailor in-home care to your individual needs.
The Care That’s Right, at Home®
CARING for a loved one?DO YOU NEED HELP
www.rightathome.net/columbus-ohio
• Safety Supervision • Bathing & Other Personal Care• Transportation • Meal Planning & Preparation• Daily Health Reminders • Ambulation & Dressing Assistance
614.575.8500
Being a family caregiver can be rewarding but di�cult. When you can't be there yourself, Right at Home can help. We tailor in-home care to your individual needs.
The Care That’s Right, at Home®
CARING for a loved one?DO YOU NEED HELP
www.rightathome.net/columbus-ohio
• Safety Supervision • Bathing & Other Personal Care• Transportation • Meal Planning & Preparation• Daily Health Reminders • Ambulation & Dressing Assistance
614.575.8500
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
27193 R5-19
Dave Ritter, CFP®, FIC, CLTC®
Financial ConsultantCentral Ohio Group116 Granville St, Ste 106, Gahanna, OH [email protected]
27193 R6-20
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Dave Ritter, CFP®, FIC, CLTC®Financial ConsultantCentral Ohio Group116 Granville St, Ste 106, Gahanna, OH 43230614-269-8449 • [email protected]
