Christ is Risen, ALLELUIA,ALLELUIA,ALLELUIA!

St. Matthias Columbus1582 Ferris Rd.

Columbus, OH 43224

Fifth Sunday of Easter May 19, 2019

St. Matthias Church, 1582 Ferris Road, Columbus OH 43224 1

Parish Office PASTORAL POST

Written by Fr. Tony

This past January, it was announced that Bishop Robert J. Brennan would be the new bishop of Columbus. He was formally installed on Friday, March 29, 2019. So far, he has been very visible and I even happened to run into him a month after his arrival at the OSU Newman Center as he randomly joined a few other priests to hear confessions. As bishop of Columbus, he is the new face of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. The appeal officially ‘kicked-off’ the weekend of May 4-5, but due to First Communion and Mother’s Day Weekend, we at St. Matthias will have our own ‘kick-off’ this weekend. While we may get frustrated being part of an institutionalized Church that has so many regulations and procedures (or lack thereof in light of the recent abuse scandals), being Catholic is a blessing. It is a blessing to belong to a Church wider than our own parish. Vatican II emphasized the importance of the ‘local Church.’ By local Church, they did not mean the parish. They meant the Diocese. We should try to do our part to further the mission of the 23 counties of the Diocese of Columbus. I encourage all of you to consider taking an envelope from the pews or vestibule within the next few weeks. Completed envelopes may be placed in the collection basket or dropped off at the Parish Offices. This appeal is by no means required or forced, simply offered. While our total gift from the parish has been low in previous years, the parishioners that do choose to give have given a lot. Last year we had 89 donors giving a total of $17,851. Thank you to all those who gave in 2018! Our 2019 goal is $70,299.63. May we use this opportunity to show our connection to the Diocese of Columbus and as our warm welcome to our new bishop.

STEWARDSHIP MEDITATION

“…do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” (John 14:27)

Our limited human understanding cannot begin to understand the immense

power of God. Instead of trusting in God, we think we can control every

outcome. Do you want to make God laugh? Tell Him your plans. The next time

worry, anxiety or fear creeps in, thank God for all He has given you and trust

that He has a better plan for you.

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

www.stmatthiascolumbus.com

stmatthiascolumbus@sbcglobal.net

tdavis@columbuscatholic.org (Pastor)

Rectory: (614) 267-3406

School: (614) 268-3030

Mass Intentions

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Tuesday, May 21

8:30 AM John Gus Naegele

Wednesday, May 22

8:30 AM Jose M. Garcia

Thursday, May 23

8:30 AM Mary Gioffre

Friday, May 24

8:30 AM Nick Albanese

Saturday, May 25

5:00 PM Father Smith/

John Pusateri

Sunday, May 26

9:00 AM The People of Our

Parish

11:00 AM Francis and Chuck

Mitchell

+Emma Ferrick

+Msgr. James Geiger

Mass Times

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Mon Communion 8:30 AM

Tue-Fri 8:30 AM

Saturday 5:00 PM

Sunday 9:00 AM

11:00 AM

1:45 PM (Haitian)

3:00 PM (Nigerian)*

7:15 PM (Brazilian)

* 3rd

Sunday of the month only

Reconciliation: First Saturday of the

Month 3:45PM-4:45 PM

Fifth Sunday of Easter May 19, 2019

St. Matthias Church, 1582 Ferris Road, Columbus OH 43224 2

Church News

WELCOME

Please welcome Mrs. Gwendolyn Rehm. our new Music Director and School

Music Teacher.

FEAST OF ST. MATTHIAS

Fr. Tony’s homily from the Feast of St. Matthias on Tuesday May 14 at 7:00 PM

is available as an insert in this week’s bulletin. The theme was centered around

our parish vision.

2019 BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL

Building on the excitement of our new bishop, this weekend, May 18-19 will

be our kickoff weekend at St. Matthias. The theme of this year’s appeal is

God Makes Every Grace Abundant. The bulletin and homily will all center on

how we can contribute to the wider Church and the Diocese of Columbus.

SCHOOL NEWS

**Tuesday, May 21, 7:00 PM, School Advisory Board Meeting

**Friday, May 24, 8:30 AM, All School Mass

GYM/MEETING ROOM RENTAL POLICY

The pastoral staff is currently working on new rental policies that include

insurance, kitchen use, and proper channels of communication.

SUMMER CAMPS AT DESALES

Check www.sfdstallions.org/summercamps to find something fun to do this

summer, in academic or athletics.

SPRING ART SHOW AT DESALES

The art show will be held Friday, May 24, in the gym during school hours

and from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Admission is free.

Diocesan News

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: JUNE 28-30 & SEPTEMBER 13-15

Join us for a Marriage Encounter weekend and learn ways to use your

marriage’s ups and downs to deepen your love for each other and for God.

For more information or to register, contact Paul and Marilou Clouse at

614.834.6880 or visit the website at www.wwmecolumbus.org.

CATHOLIC CEMETERIES MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND HOURS

Saturday, May 25, 8 to 2, Sunday May 26, 11to 3, Monday, May 27, 9 to 3.

Memorial Day Services – St. Joseph – 11:00 Mass, 12:00 Military Service.

Mt. Calvary – 11;00 Mass

Holy Cross - 10:00 Military Service, 11:00 Mass

Resurrection – 12:00 Military Service, 1:00 Mass

Collection

May 5, 2019 CURRENT YEAR TO DATE

Contributions $11,699.31 $ 416,669.94

Budget $ 8,857.69 $ 398,596.05

Difference $ 2,841.62 $ 18,073.89

Notices

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CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL

Next week we will take up the Collection

for the Home Mission Appeal. Your support

of this appeal .

LAST CLASS FOR LITTLE ONES

Today is the last class with our three, four

and five year olds. Loads of thanks to Judy

and Ted Pagani, Kristy Yonyon, Maria and

Olivia Gillan and families of the little ones.

DEACON PJ BRANDIMARTI

The Deacon will be celebrating his first

Mass after Ordination on May 26, Noon, at

St. Matthew Catholic Church in Gahanna.

For those wishing to attend the Mass and

the reception following, no RSVP is

necessary.

SPANISH/ ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB

Our Lady of Guadalupe Center – Catholic

Social Services, 409 Industry Drive, 43204,

hosts a Saturday morning (10:00-11:30 AM)

immersion club for those wanting to learn

or improve Spanish and/or English speaking

skills.

DOMINICAN SISTERS OF PEACE RETREAT

The retreat/ service opportunity is for women

(18-45) who may have a call to religious life or

lay ministry. It will be held June 1-5 in

Columbus. Visit the website at

https:oppeace.org/mission-immersion-

retreat-june-1-5-columbus-oh to register or

for more information. Sr. June Fitzgerald, OP

is the contact person and can be reached at

570.336.3991 by phone or text, or e-mail at

jfitzgerald@oppeace.org.

PLAY BASKETBALL

Sunday evenings there is a group of men in

their late twenties who play basketball. If you

are interested, call Jim at 614-262-1395

Greeters for May

5:00 PM: Winnie Durbin and

Connie Swigert

9:00 AM: Diann Roberts, Cathy Strickland,

and Maria Pusateri

11:00 AM: Beth Smith, Margaret Williams,

and Barbara Douthitt

Sacristy Workers

May 24: The Behrendt Family

LargeOne Item PIZZAonly $11.99

One Coupon Per Pizza

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(Next to Hyde’s Carryoutin the Milano Center)

* We Deliver *

Assumption Council #3727We Are Catholic Men Who Pray,

Work and Have Fun Together.Grand Knight Jim Hicks

614-946-3347Meetings at St. Matthias

10 a.m. 2nd Sunday of the Month

HEATING AND COOLINGRESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

Gas • Oil • Electric • Heat Pumps • Humidifiers www.favret.com 614-488-52111296 Dublin Rd. Jeff Brader Josh Braderwww.UnionHomeMortgage.com

Union Home Mortgage Corp. NMLS 2229

MARY SGUERRA818-7636

I Sell Homes in All Sizes

Always call Mary,“Your Neighborhood Realtor®”

St. James & DeSalesGraduate,

SJL Parishioner

COSMETIC AUTORESTORATION LLC

• Exterior & Interior Repairs• Auto Body Repairs• Insurance Claims

Steve Reither, Owner5435 Byers Circle West

SpecializedReconditioning & Detailing

Since 1992

Buy & Sell Pre-Owned Vehicles

Harry R. PaulinoAttorney-at-Law

939-4945Wills & Probate

Margaret KappsRobert Kapps

Charlotte Kerns

1177 W. Fifth Ave.Columbus, OH 43212

614-294-4416

Compliments of

Cook’s IGA1225 Oakland Park

268-4411

“A Family Tradition Since 1937”Famous Market 846-63401405 E. Dublin-Granville Rd.

Family Ristorante 848-44882025 Polaris Pkwy.

John’sAuto Service, Inc.

749 E. Lincoln Ave. 885-9242

COMPLETE AUTO &LIGHT TRUCK REPAIR

WE KEEP YOU DRIVING!

St. Anthony Council #14093Charity • Unity

Fraternity • PatriotismAll Catholic men are welcome!

For more information:Grand Knight Alfred Akainyah

alfredakainyah@yahoo.com * 614-286-8122

5770 Karl Rd.Mark RobbinsPharmD, RPhPharmacy Manager

847-3784

Rutherford Funeral Homes & Crematories“There is a Difference”

Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home515 N. High St.614-885-4006

Funeral Pre-Planning Availablewww.rutherfordfuneralhome.com info@rutherfordfuneralhome.com

Rutherford Funeral Home2383 N. High St.614-299-1153

14.453.4853DeSales GraduateFluent in Vietnamese

317 S. Fifth St. 228-9074 1/2 Block Off Main

MEAT PACKERS OUTLETRetail Meats • Low Prices on Fresh Cut

Beef • Pork • Smoked Meats • Deli Items • Poultry

Store Hours: Tues.-Sat. 8am-6pm

LargeOne Item PIZZAonly $11.99

One Coupon Per Pizza

433-97001418 Morse Rd.

(Next to Hyde’s Carryoutin the Milano Center)

* We Deliver *

Assumption Council #3727We Are Catholic Men Who Pray,

Work and Have Fun Together.Grand Knight Jim Hicks

614-946-3347Meetings at St. Matthias

10 a.m. 2nd Sunday of the Month

HEATING AND COOLINGRESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

Gas • Oil • Electric • Heat Pumps • Humidifiers www.favret.com 614-488-52111296 Dublin Rd. Jeff Brader Josh Braderwww.UnionHomeMortgage.com

Union Home Mortgage Corp. NMLS 2229

“Promises Kept”

MARY SGUERRA818-7636S-M-L-XL

I Sell Homes in All Sizes

Always call Mary,“Your Neighborhood Realtor®”

SOLDSt. James & DeSalesGraduate,

SJL Parishioner

COSMETIC AUTORESTORATION LLC

• Exterior & Interior Repairs• Auto Body Repairs• Insurance Claims

Steve Reither, Owner5435 Byers Circle West

SpecializedReconditioning & Detailing

Since 1992

614-802-2590614-565-7041 (C)

Buy & Sell Pre-Owned Vehicles

Don’t be fooled by the name...I work on new as well as old!

Harry R. PaulinoAttorney-at-Law

939-4945Wills & Probate

In Loving Memory

Margaret KappsRobert Kapps

Charlotte Kerns

PROTECTINGCENTRAL OHIO FAMILIES

WORK INJURIESWORKERS’ COMPENSATION

SAFETY VIOLATIONSPERSONAL INJURY

AUTO / TRUCK CRASHESDOG BITE INJURY

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“Protecting the Injured& Their Families

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475-21003905 CLEVELAND AVE.

Serving the North End Since 1959Sun.-Thur. 4-11 • Fri.-Sat. 4-12

1 Item Large Pizza for $12 (1 coupon/customer)

Celebrating 60 Years

1177 W. Fifth Ave.Columbus, OH 43212

614-294-4416

Compliments of

Cook’s IGA1225 Oakland Park

268-4411

JACK L. WOODSPLUMBING CO.Quality Plumbing Repairs

882-9700Senior Savings

OH Lic. #25971

“A Family Tradition Since 1937”Famous Market 846-63401405 E. Dublin-Granville Rd.

Family Ristorante 848-44882025 Polaris Pkwy.

John’sAuto Service, Inc.

749 E. Lincoln Ave. 885-9242

COMPLETE AUTO &LIGHT TRUCK REPAIR

WE KEEP YOU DRIVING!

A Tradition of Caring. Close to Home.Kristin Miller & Debbie KelsikMarketing Directorscolumbusinfo@oakleafvillage.com5500 Karl Rd., Columbus

614-431-1739 614-431-0247 fax

St. Anthony Council #14093Charity • Unity

Fraternity • PatriotismAll Catholic men are welcome!

For more information:Grand Knight Alfred Akainyah

alfredakainyah@yahoo.com * 614-286-8122

5770 Karl Rd.Mark RobbinsPharmD, RPhPharmacy Manager

847-3784

WengerTemperatureControl Inc.

614-443-2212

2005 Progress Ave.

Rutherford Funeral Homes & Crematories“There is a Difference”

Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home515 N. High St.614-885-4006

Funeral Pre-Planning Availablewww.rutherfordfuneralhome.com info@rutherfordfuneralhome.com

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