SaintCecilia Church

Vision Statement Formed by the Word of God, nourished at the Eucharistic table, led by the Holy Spirit, and sustained by the community, we, the parishioners of St. Cecilia Catholic Church, are and will continue to be a source of hope and direction to all who are in need of the love and mercy of Christ. We will be an example of compassion and mercy, hospitality, and inclusiveness. All who come through our doors will experience welcome, warmth, harmony and belonging and know that they are “home.”

MASS SCHEDULESATURDAY: 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. & 12:00 noonHOLY DAYS: 7:00 p.m. Vigil, 9:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.DAILY: 8:15 a.m., Monday-Fridays

SacramentsBAPTISMS: Arrangements Made through Parish Office. Baptismal Preparation Class required.PENANCE: Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. and by appointment.ANOINTING OF THE SICK Available on request. Contact the Parish Office.MARRIAGES: Contact Parish Office at least six months prior to marriage.

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434 NORTON ROAD, COLUMBUS, OHIO 43228-2698 PARISH OFFICE: 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M., MONDAY-FRIDAY

(614) 878-5353 • FAX (614) 878-0459 • SAINTCECILIACHURCH.ORG

CLERGYrEv. LEo L. ConnoLLy, PASTOR

rEv. PAtriCk WAtikHA, AJ, ASSOCIATE PASTOR rEv. Mr. JACk MALonE, DEACON

Mr. MArk o’LoUgHLin, DEACON CANDIDATE

Parish Staff

MrS. kAtiE WoHrLE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONSMrS. tonyA LAnCiA

DIRECTOR OF FINANCEMr. JASon StEWArt

FACILITIES MANAGERDr. CAroLinE SALiDo-bArtA

DIRECTOR OF LITURGICAL MUSICMrS. EMiLy LArgEr

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTMrS. kAtiE kAPALA

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE FOR HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY

Mr. JoE rEiS PASTORAL ASSOCIATE FOR

YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRYMS. LEE Ann brEEzE

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION COORDINATORMrS. LAUrA krEbEr

CULTURAL DIVERSITY COORDINATORParish School

MrS. Lori SMitH, PRINCIPALMrS. JULiE bEAttiE

SCHOOL FINANCE ASSISTANTMrS. AMy MCbriDE

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT8:30 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M. SCHOOL DAYS

OFFICE (614) 878-3555

Early Childhood Education

MrS. triSHA JAkUbiCk PASTORAL ASSOCIATE

FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD (614) 878-0134

MARCH 8, 2020 EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL@CECILIACHURCH.ORG SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

MASS, LITURGY AND PRAYER SCHEDULE

Saturday, March 7:Vigil of the Second Sunday of Lent 4:00 p.m. Confessions, Saint Cecilia Room 5:00 p.m. Mass, People of the ParishSunday, March 8:The Second Sunday of Lent 7:30 a.m. Mass, Jan Brown (Claudia Nihiser and Jim Kuhn) 9:30 a.m. Mass, Ron Eifert (The Britlinger Family) 12:00 noon Mass, Denny Shannon (Joe and Sharon Reinhard) 4:00 p.m. Vespers and ExpositionMonday, March 9:Lenten Weekday 7:50 a.m. Rosary 8:15 a.m. Mass, Special Intention for Mary Eileen Quickel’s Birthday (Mary Kay Frank)Tuesday, March 10:Lenten Weekday 7:50 a.m. Rosary 8:15 a.m. Mass, Jeanette Brunswick (Cheryl and Bryan Manbeck) 9:30 a.m. Mass, Mike Cortez (Ray and Laura Djoice) 7:00 p.m. Stations of the CrossWednesday, March 11:Lenten Weekday 7:50 a.m. Rosary 8:15 a.m Mass, Special Intention for Those Who are Lonely (Anna Butchko) 11:15 a.m. Intercessory Prayer Thursday, March 12:Lenten Weekday 7:50 a.m. Rosary 8:15 a.m. Mass, Tom Runyon (The Runyon Family)Friday, March 13:Lenten Weekday 7:50 a.m. Rosary 8:15 a.m. Mass, Samantha and Madeline Linscott (Shane and Staci Linscott) 7:00 p.m. Stations of the CrossSaturday, March 14:Vigil of the Third Sunday of Lent 4:00 p.m. Confessions, Saint Cecilia Room 5:00 p.m. Mass, Clarence Eckstein (The Case Family)Sunday, March 15:The Third Sunday of Lent 7:30 a.m. Mass, People of the Parish 9:30 a.m. Mass, Father Ned Mattimoe (Deacon Jack Malone) 12:00 noon Mass, Doug Milne (Deacon Jack Malone) 3:00 p.m. Joint Penance Service 4:00 p.m. Vespers and Exposition

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THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENTSunday, March 8: Daylight Savings Time Begins After all Masses SCRIP Sales, Gathering Space After all Masses Shoe Drive, Gathering Space 10:00 a.m. Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference, Bishop Hartley High School 10:45 a.m. PSR Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level II, Atria 10:45 a.m. PSR Grades 3-8, Classrooms 12:30 p.m. Softball/Baseball Clinic & Open Gym, Parish Center 1:00 p.m. Baptism Preparation Class (English), Saint Cecilia Room 5:30 p.m. RCIA, Saint Cecilia Room 7:00 p.m. Bingo, School Hall 7:00 p.m. Dance Club, Parish CenterMonday, March 9: 4:30 p.m. PSR Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level III, Rectory Atrium 6:00 p.m. School Advisory Board, School Library 6:30 p.m. Preschool Bedtime Story Night, Parish Center 7:00 p.m. Pivotal Players, Saint Cecilia RoomTuesday, March 10: 4:30 p.m. Softball/Baseball Practice, Parish Center 7:00 p.m. Bingo, School Hall Wednesday, March 11: 2:00 p.m. Facilities Committee Meeting, Parish Office 4:30 p.m. Softball/Baseball Practice, Parish Center 6:00 p.m. Bell Choir Practice, Church 7:00 p.m. Festival Planning Meeting, Meeting Rooms A & B 7:00 p.m. Decorating Committee Meeting, Saint Cecilia Room 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Practice, ChurchThursday, March 12: 9:15 a.m. Walking With Purpose, Saint Cecilia Room 6:00 p.m. Fish Fry Preparation, Parish Center Kitchen 7:00 p.m. Walking With Purpose, Saint Cecilia Room 7:30 p.m. Young Adult Ministry, Meeting Rooms A & B 7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus, School HallFriday, March 13: 5:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, School HallSaturday, March 14: 7:00 a.m. That Man is You, Meeting Rooms A & B After Mass Girl Scout Cookie Sales, Gathering Space After Mass SCRIP Sales, Gathering Space After Mass Shoe Drive, Gathering SpaceSunday, March 15: After all Masses Girl Scout Cookie Sales, Gathering Space After all Masses SCRIP Sales, Gathering Space After all Masses Shoe Drive, Gathering Space 10:30 a.m. Athletic Association Meeting, School Hall 10:45 a.m. PSR Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level II, Atria 10:45 a.m. PSR Grades 3-8, Classrooms 12:00 p.m. Softball/Baseball Practice, Parish Center 5:30 p.m. RCIA, Saint Cecilia Room 7:00 p.m. Bingo, School Hall

Pastor’s Corner Our Lenten Journey continues!

We are blessed to be able to offer various opportunities during the Lenten Season that can enhance our Lenten experience. There is something on just about each day of the week. Obviously, it is not possible for an individual to participate in every event, but it is our hope that by offering various opportunities, one is able to participate in something as their schedule allows.

I would take this opportunity to share some information about Lenten Vespers and Exposition/Benediction that is taking place on the Sunday afternoons of Lent. As many of you are aware, clergy and religious (and now many of the laity) pray the Liturgy of the Hours each day. It is called Liturgy of the Hours (aka Divine Office) because various Psalms, Readings and Prayers are chanted or recited at various times throughout the day. The various prayers include Office of Readings, Morning Prayer, Midmorning Prayer, Midday Prayer, Midafternoon Prayer, Evening Prayer (aka Vespers) and Night Prayer. Monastic and Religious Communities that are cloistered pray many of the Hours together. Diocesan clergy pray the Hours individually in most instances, but we pray them together at Convocations and larger gatherings of priests. In recent decades, many lay people have become interested in praying the Liturgy of the Hours. The major Hours are Office of Readings, Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer. Each Hour involves the singing of a hymn and the chanting or recitation of some of the Psalms, Reading(s) from Scripture and Prayers. Through the Liturgy of the Hours, the Universal Church engages praying the same prayers throughout the day.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is when a consecrated host is placed in what is known as a monstrance and placed on the altar. People come and spend time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. This is known as Adoration. However, it is also possible to engage in Adoration by praying when the Blessed Sacrament is in the tabernacle. Here at St. Cecilia, we have Exposition and Adoration each month beginning after the Daily Mass on the First Friday until just before the Saturday Evening Mass the following day. After a period of Exposition/Adoration, a priest or deacon is able to conduct what is known as Benediction. The Ritual for Benediction can be found in the Missalette on Page 63. Benediction is a blessing. However, the priest or deacon blesses those gathered with the Eucharist in the Monstrance.

On the Sundays of Lent at 4:00 p.m., we are gathering for Evening Prayer (Vespers). As we do so we begin by Exposing the Blessed Sacrament in the Monstrance, praying Vespers, and then concluding with Benediction. Incense is used. The gathering lasts about 30 minutes. All are welcome to join us.

God’s blessings!Father Leo Connolly

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READINGS FOR MARCH 15THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT Reading I – Exodus 17:3-7 Reading II – Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 Gospel – John 4:5-42

LIFE FOCUS QUESTIONS• Have there been moments in your life where you, like the Israelites,

questioned, “Is the Lord in our midst or not?” What helped you get through these times?

• In his Letter to the Romans, St. Paul rejoices that “the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.” Where do you find this love flowing freely in your own life? Where are you being called to pour out more love?

• Jesus tells the Samaritan woman, “The hour is coming, and is now here, when true worshipers will worship the Father in Spirit and truth.” How do you seek to worship God in Spirit and truth?

• Through the Samaritan woman’s witness, her townspeople welcome Jesus into their village and eventually come to believe he is the savior of the world. In your life of faith, who have been the witnesses who have led you to a relationship with Christ?

COLLECTION COUNTERS

This Monday, March 9: Brenda Case and Mandi HelminkNext Monday, March 16: Jennifer Gallagher-Moore, Tammi Regensburger, Mandi Helmink

BINGO WORKER THANKS

Many thanks to our workers who recently helped at our Bingo Games: Tuesday, February 25: Manager: Al Silva; Caller: Kip McMahon; Regular: Theresa Myers; Instants: Joe Nightwine, Mark Hessler, Thuchien Pham, Matthew Waldman, Mark Cain; Kitchen: Rita Stepka, Heather Gossett; Bakers: Rita Stepka. Sunday, March 1: Manager: Mike Silva; Caller: Joe Nightwine; Instants: Gretchen Tracy, Mark Cain; Kitchen: Heather Gossett, Ashley Gall, Jason Vacheresse; Baker: Julie Hoyer. Tuesday, March 3: Manager: Mike Silva; Caller: Kip McMahon; Regular: Cliff Koch, Mary Gibbons; Instants: Tami Krebs, Bryan Krebs, Rob Lancia; Kitchen: Heather Gossett, Jason Vacheresse, Chris Sheehy; Bakers: Julie Cheatham, Tami Krebs, Lisa Corbett, Janet Sheehan, Brendan Carroll.

VOCATION VIEWS: THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENTThe Lord called Abraham to be the progenitor of the mighty nation of God’s people. This kind of spiritual parenthood is a fulfilling calling. Encourage those you know who have the gifts to be holy, healthly, celibate lovers of God’s people. (Genesis 12:1-4)

Days of Fast and Abstinence: Catholics 14 years of age and older are obligated to abstain from eating meat on all the Fridays of Lent. Good Friday, April 10, is a Day of Fast. Roman Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are required to fast, eating one meal along with two lesser meals.

Almsgiving Opportunities here in the parish include our weekly Food Pantry Collections. During this Lent, the St. Vincent de Paul Society will have a “Fifth Sunday” Collection on March 29. Diocesan collections in Lent include the Catholic Relief Services Collection on March 28/29 and the Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land on April 10. You will find an envelope for these in your monthly packets and as options on Faith Direct. Families are also encouraged to participate in Catholic Relief Services’ Rice Bowl program. This is their 44th Anniversary, and “For Lent, For Life” is the theme. More than 14,000 Catholic communities across the United States participate in CRS Rice Bowl. More information is available at crsricebowl.org. You can pick up your family’s Rice Bowl in the Gathering Space this weekend.

Prayer Opportunities are available several days each week. We have daily Masses at 8:15 a.m. Mondays through Fridays. The Stations of the Cross will be prayed here on the Tuesdays and Fridays of Lent at 7:00 p.m. Our Intercessory Prayer group also meets each Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. in the Meditation Room. Lenten Vespers and Exposition will also be held each Sunday of Lent at 4:00 p.m.

Opportunities for Reconciliation: If you are seeking the Sacrament of Reconciliation, it is available every Saturday (except on Holy Saturday) at 4:00 p.m. in our Reconciliation Room (inside the Saint Cecilia Room doorway). The Joint Reconciliation Service for parishes in the West Deanery will be held here at St. Cecilia on Sunday, March 15 at 3:00 p.m. All are invited.

SILENCE IN HOLY MASS DURING LENTDuring Lent, the clergy wear purple vestments, the color for the penitential season, and the sanctuary is quite “bare” without flowers until Easter. We also have more silence during the Holy Mass in Lent than in Ordinary time. The organ/piano is suppressed. It’s used only to support the singing, and there will be no organ/piano solo in accordance with the Church’s instructions. This will allow us to pray more quietly and listen to Jesus’ voice, thus preparing ourselves to participate more fully in the joyful celebration of our Lord’s Resurrection.

This Lent at St. Cecilia, we will be continuing what we started in Advent with Bishop Barron’s Pivotal Players Series. The series

is being offered on each of the 6 Mondays of Lent, March 2nd-April 6 at 7:00 p.m. Once again, the series will be led by parishioner Tony Stout. Refreshments will not be provided, but you are welcome to bring a beverage or snack for yourselves if you like. The videos take roughly one hour and there will be time for discussion afterwards. The schedule of videos will be:• March 9th: St. Thomas Aquinas• March 16th: St. Catherine of Siena• March 23rd: G.K. Chesterton• March 30th: St. John Henry Newman• April 6th: Participant Choice; Flannery O’Conner or Michael

Angelo

ST. CECILIA PRESCHOOL REGISTRATIONSt. Cecilia Preschool registration has begun for returning families for the 2020-2021 school year. New families registration began Monday, March 2nd. Our program is licensed through the Ohio Department of Education and holds a 5 STAR rating issued by the Step Up To Quality Program. We present the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd as our religion program. The curriculum follows the Early Learning Content Standards in all Domains: Cognitive (Math, Science, Social Studies & Language Arts) Motor Skills, Approaches to Learning, Health and Safety, with a play-based approach. Children need to be three years old by September 30, 2020 to be eligible for the 2020-2021 school year. Registration forms can be completed online at www.saintceciliachurch.org. The registration fee is $75.00 per family. For more information, contact Trisha Jakubick at 614-878-0134.

In the Central Ohio area, an average of 50 people need blood each day. Unfortunately, only 5% of eligible donors will donate to help these people

in need. One person can help up to three people by donating blood. Those who donate are truly lifesavers! The Knights of Columbus Council 5899 will be hosting a Blood Drive for the Red Cross on Thursday, March 19 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. in the Saint Cecilia Room. A typical blood donation takes approximately an hour, with the actual donation time about 20 minutes. Why not schedule some time to give the gift of life? Donors must be at least 17, weigh at least 110 lbs. and be in good health, and have identification (Red Cross Blood Donors Card, Ohio Driver’s license, or a State ID).

Please join the ladies of Walking with Purpose for either a morning or evening potluck on Thursday, March 26th at either 9:15 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. Are you curious about what Walking with Purpose is, or do you just want to socialize with other ladies? It doesn't

matter. We'd love to have you join us on the 26th. We will also be watching a video about Mary, the untier of knots. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please contact Sharon Reinhard at sempr12@gmail.com.

It is not too late to join us for our TMIY Lenten Journey! In our last session, Steve talked to us about a deep desire and thirst for Jesus Christ. In our March

14th session, he will help us grow into a deeper friendship with Christ with his talk – Learning the Secrets of God. We understand on a human level how to have a friendship with another person and share our lives with that person. How about our friendship with Christ? Our goal this Lent should be to grow closer to Christ and understand the secrets of His heart. Steve will share the unique relationship between Mary and the Holy Spirit. He will also teach us about the deep relationship between Saint Joseph and God. TMIY is a great way to enrich your spirituality and bring you closer to God. Here are some topics that Steve will cover on Saturday:• Understanding the Knowledge that Transcends Words• How God Reveals His Divine Life to Us• Understanding the Mystery of the Holy Trinity• The Temple of God at Home in Nazareth• Pathway to the Heights of the Mystical Union with GodIf you have been attending, please keep coming back and bring a friend. If you have not had a chance to attend a TMIY session, please join the 40 or so men that have been coming to TMIY each week. You will be glad you took the chance. You will definitely grow in your Catholic faith. What have you got to lose? The next session is on Saturday, March 14th in Meeting Rooms A and B. The program starts at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 8:30 a.m. The doors open at 7:00 a.m. for breakfast and fellowship. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about your faith! Please bring a friend with you! Contact Joe Reinhard at 419 564-6975 or Michael Hermosilla at 614 506-2303 for more information.

INTERCESSORY PRAYERWednesday – 11:15 a.m.

Join us in the Meditation Room as we pray for repentance and conversion.

IS HELP NEEDED?If you or a family member can use any of the things mentioned below, please ask one of our Ministers of Hospitality for help before Mass.• We have gluten-free hosts available. Please inform the Minister of

Hospitality that one is needed. The host will be consecrated with the others. You will need to be in the Communion line for Father.

• For those with mobility issues, you may request that Communion be brought to your seat. The Minister of Hospitality will then let our Ministers of Communion know.

• We have auditory assistance devices which may be used during Mass. They amplify the sounds.

SAINT CECILIA PARISH FESTIVALPLANNING MEETINGWe will have our first 2020 Festival Planning Meeting on Wednesday, March 11. It will be held at 7:00 p.m. in Meeting Rooms A & B. Anyone interested in helping plan our 2020 festival is most welcome to attend!

SUNDAY BULLETIN DEADLINESGroups with upcoming events are reminded that Tuesdays by 12:00 noon is our regular deadline for the Sunday bulletins. Submissions can be e-mailed to kwohrle@ceciliachurch.org. Early warning: We have these early deadlines coming up: for the April 5 (Palm Sunday) bulletin, please get your information to us by 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25. For the Easter (April 12) issue, please send any information by 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1. Thank you!

During Lent, we prepare ourselves through prayer and giving back to our parish. But, with busy lives and active families, it's easy to skip a

weekly tithe when you are unable to attend Mass or are out of town.

This Lent, you are invited to join many others at St. Cecilia in setting up recurring e-Giving though Faith Direct. Thanks to e-Giving, your weekly offertory will be automatically taken care of, which saves you time and saves our parish money by eliminating all those unused offertory envelopes.

Getting started is easy! Simply visit faith.direct/OH857, to get started. Thank you for your continued support of our parish family.

The Knights of Columbus are hosting their Annual Lenten Fish Fries each Friday evening through April 3rd. The hours of operation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:30

p.m. Dine-In will be held in the School Hall and a Drive-thru will be available outside the Parish Center kitchen. A dinner will cost: Adult – $10.00, Senior – $9.00, Child – $4.50, Family – $32.00. Dinner will include: Choice of Baked Cod, Shrimp, Or All-You-Can-Eat Fried Perch, Baked Potato Or French Fries, Cole Slaw Or Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, Bread, Dessert and Drink. All dinners can be made into a Combo for an additional charge. Sandwiches available for $3.00 each, Boxes of Fried Fish (Drive-thru only) are available for $7.00 each.

7TH GRADE SILENT AUCTIONThe 7th Grade Class of Saint Cecilia School will hold its 51st Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction on Saturday, April 18. The profits raised from these events will help fund an educational class trip during the students’ eighth grade year. At this time, we are asking for items to auction during the events. Gift Certificates for goods and services; Gift Cards for restaurants or stores; or items of value (jewelry, china, crystal, memorabilia, etc.) would be greatly appreciated. Of course, monetary donations are greatly appreciated as well. If you can donate, or know of an organization or business which may be willing to contribute, please contact Katie Wohrle at kwohrle@ceciliachurch.org. Thank you for your support.

The St. Cecilia Class of 2021 will be continuing to collect any new or used shoes you may have through the end of

May. They have collected several hundreds of pairs of shoes so far, but the goal is 2,500 pairs! By donating shoes, you are not only helping the students raise money for their 8th grade class trip, but are also providing much needed shoes to individuals in third world countries. Collection boxes can be found in the Church Gathering Space, School Office, and Parish Center (gym) lobby. The shoes can be in any condition and of any type, and we accept all sizes! As you clean out your closets for Spring, or your children outgrow or wear out their current shoes, please consider donating them to this fundraiser!

HELP TO STOP THE SPREAD OF GERMS AND VIRUSES Since we are still in the midst of the influenza season and with growing concerns regarding the potential spread of the coronavirus/COVID-19, all parishioners are asked to take extra precautions to reduce the risk of spreading these illnesses. Washing hands thoroughly before and after attending Mass is every bit as important as doing so before and after meals at home. If you are not feeling well, offering the Sign of Peace may be done in the form of a head nod or just saying “Peace be with you.” You should also refrain from taking the Precious Blood from the chalice. It is also important to note that if you are ill or even experiencing symptoms of illness, you are not obliged to attend Mass.

DECORATING COMMITTEEThe Decorating Committee will be meeting to develop a plan for decorations for Holy Week and the Easter season. If you would like to be involved in the planning process, please join us Wednesday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Cecilia Room for a brief meeting. We’d love to have you join us!

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY UPDATEThe St. Cecilia Prayer Shawl Ministry will be meeting in the St. Cecilia Room from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Because of schedule conflicts, the group will meet on the 3rd Saturday instead of the 1st. Please come to the workshops on March 21, April 18 and May 16. The items made at the workshop and at home are for the parishioners for various purposes and are located in the sacristy to be signed out and distributed.

Donations of yarn are always welcome to this ministry. If you would like to donate yarn, there is a collection box in the Gathering Space near the food pantry box. Thank you for your support!

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DISCOVER BISHOP READY NIGHTAn informal evening of Q & A covering all aspects of life at Bishop Ready High School is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18. We encourage prospective students and parents who have not yet decided on a high school to attend, as well as parents of registered 8th grade students (and the students themselves). Parent of a student in a lower grade? Get an early start on the process…join us for this important informational session. For more information, call Joe Lang, Director of Admissions, at 614-276-5263, ext. 201.

MARTIN DE PORRES CENTER LENTEN PROGRAMSWhat if this Lent we did not approach the practices of prayer, almsgiving and fasting with an eye to what we can do to transform ourselves, but rather with an eye to what God wants to do in order to transform us? The Martin de Porres Center (2330 Airport Drive, Columbus) will offer two chances for reflection this Lent, with a concert with the Columbus International Children’s Choir on Sunday, March 8 at 4:00 p.m. and a retreat led by Sr. Carol Ann Spencer, OP, on Wednesday, March 18. Contact us at (614) 416-1910 or martindeporrescenter.net for more information on these programs!

JOSEPHINUM SEMINARY SPRING “LIVE-IN” WEEKENDThe Pontifical College Josephinum (www.pcj.edu) will host a spring live-in weekend from 4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 26, through 12:00 Noon Saturday, March 28, for young men of high-school and college age, along with men who already have their undergraduate degrees who are discerning a vocation to the priesthood. The live-in weekend is designed for participants to discuss and experience various aspects seminary life – prayer and spirituality, academic classes, liturgies and communal life – and to speak with formation faculty, seminarians and staff. Discussions on human, spiritual and pastoral dimensions of seminary formation are part of the live-in experience. There is no cost associated with the live-in experience; however, registration is required. For more information, please contact Father Michael Lumpe, Vice-Rector, at mlumpe@pcj.edu, or Arminda Crawford at acrawford@pcj.edu; both can also be reached by calling the Josephinum at (614) 885-5585. The Pontifical College Josephinum is located at 7625 North High Street, Columbus, 43235.

YOUNG CATHOLIC PROFESSIONALSYoung Catholic Professionals bring together young adults in their 20s and 30s from across the city for speaker events, panel discussions and networking to foster Catholic identity, encourage community and inspire a call to action.

Buy your ticket now for the Casino Royale Gala on Saturday, March 14th at Immaculate Conception! Your ticket includes dinner from Carfagna's, open bar, music, dancing, gambling with fake money, and amazing raffle prizes including a two-night stay in Las Vegas. You won't want to miss this formal event! See our website for details and ticket purchase. https://www.ycpcolumbus.org/ycp_2020_gala_casino_royale.

Then join us on Wednesday, March 18th from 7:00-9:00 p.m. for our Executive Speaker Series at St. Brendan Catholic Church featuring Marcus Grodi. Grodi is former a Presbyterian minister who converted to Catholicism. After his conversion, he founded the Coming Home Network. For years, he has hosted the "The Journey Home" television show interviewing converts on EWTN.

Special for Lent, come for our St. Joseph Saturday Lenten Retreat; a free, annual event open to the public which encourages young adults to “look upon work with the eyes of faith” and see God’s presence in their vocations and professional lives. We're beyond excited! We've had such a great turnout from all of our events so far and look forward to inspiring more lives during this retreat! Join us for this event to enrich your lenten journey this year! – Saturday, March 28th 12:30-4:30 p.m. [Parish Mass at 5:00 p.m.] St. Joan of Arc Parish – 10700 Liberty Road South, Powell, Ohio 43065. More details TBA.

CATHOLIC RADIO AM 820Try something new this Lent and consider listening to Catholic Radio AM 820! Listening to AM 820 is a good way to deepen your knowledge and love of the Catholic faith. Download the free St. Gabriel Radio mobile app.

TUTORS NEEDEDTutors are needed for adults seeking basic education skills, GED preparation, or English as a Second Language. The Dominican Learning Center will hold its next Tutor Training Workshop on Saturday, March 14 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at 1111 E. Stewart Avenue, Columbus, 43206. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma. Materials are free to tutors. To register, please call 614-444-7330 ext. 1 or email dlccolumbus@oppeace.org. To find out more, visit www.domlearningcenter.org.

ST. CHARLES ANNUAL FATHER-SON MASS AND BREAKFASTDear Grade School Fathers and Sons: Please join us for the 12th Annual St. Charles Father-Son Mass and Breakfast on Saturday, March 14th. We will celebrate Mass at 9:30 a.m. followed by a buffet breakfast, both in the school’s Robert C. Walter Student Commons. Our guest presenter, Adam Dufault, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, will speak on “The Importance and Value of a Catholic Education.” The breakfast is free, but you are asked to RSVP by Thursday, March 12th, to the school's alumni and communications director, Louis J. Fabro ’83, at lfabro@scprep.org. The event is also open to St. Charles alumni, fathers or alumni and current students and their dads. We look forward to seeing you on the 14th.

GREATER GLORY TOUR AT OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELPOur Lady of Perpetual Help is pleased to welcome Father Michael Gaitley on Friday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m. He will be presenting his talk "God the Father: Finding the Father in the Gospel of John." A book signing will follow the talk, and his newest book 33 Days to Greater Glory will be available for purchase. No registration fee! All are invited to also join us at 6:30 p.m. for Stations of the Cross and Fr. Gaitley at 7:00 p.m.

March 8

3 – SUNDAY

REGULARManager – Kathy Kight

Caller – Steve Brezny

Regular Workers:Jenne HickeySteve Subleski

INSTANTJudy KirbyBill CavanaughMoji OsujiJack Malone

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