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807 Havens Corners Road Gahanna, 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.

MASSESWeekends Saturday – 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.-5:00 p.m.

BAPTISMSAll Baptism inquiries must begin by filling out a Baptism form on our website at www.stmatthew.net/baptism. Mandatory preparation sessions are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of each month at 1:00 p.m.

MARRIAGEMarriage preparation must begin at least 6 months before a desired wedding date. All inquiries begin on the Parish website at www.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. Please notify the Parish Office regarding any aged or ill who are confined.

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 Christopher Walsh, Candidate

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] School Youth Minister & Confirmation Coordinator:

Erin Upp – 614-532-0622, [email protected] School Youth Minister:

Maggie Smith – 614-532-0622, [email protected]

PARISH SCHOOL – PRE-K-GRADE 8 – 614-471-4930www.cdstmatthew.orgInterim Principal: Stephanie Paul-Tiberio

CHARITABLE WORKS MINISTRY – 614-471-5320Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

PARISH REGISTRATIONSign up for a registration session at www.stmatthew.net/new-parishioners.

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 MINISTRIESSATURDAY,

FEBRUARY 295:00 P.M.

SUNDAY,MARCH 18.00 A.M.

SUNDAY,MARCH 110:00 A.M.

SUNDAY,MARCH 112:00 P.M.

SUNDAY,MARCH 15:00 P.M.

EXTRAORDINARYMINISTERS OF HOLY

COMMUNION

NUMBERS IN BRACKETS DENOTE IN-HOME GROUP

Max Maksimoski ([email protected] – 614-607-4799)

Mindy MaysEileen Negutt

Erin McConnellJennifer McConnell

Angel RiceSue Ritter

Jeff KleinRita Klein (6)

Susan Eyerman (2)Mary Campanelli (3)

Kathy ArnoldMike Huff (5)

Grace EttenhoferSusie FarrellKatie DattaloJohn Dattalo

Joe FarrySteven FriendBryan GebhartShawn Miller

Tim BrayStancy Augustine

Mary ChandlerDave Eldridge

Diana DudzinskiMolly Fanning

Max MaksimoskiDenise Maksimoski

Linda HarveyMolly Maloof

Regann NowalkHeather Thompson

LECTORS Abby BechtelGus Gastaldo

Tim McMullenSusan Eyerman

Julianne BurkholderDylan Drugan

Lukas GrahamBill Blashill

Max MaksimoskiLinda Harvey

IN HOME Elizabeth Hanby (1), Debbie Sears (4)

SACRISTANSVicki Wengert ([email protected] – 614-270-2118)

Kathy Wodarcyk George Harvey Carol Ann Lombardi Allison Weldon Diane Fleming

SERVERS

Lauren BlauseyNatalie Dinovo

Benedict DoughertyThomas Dougherty

Leah StacklinPaul Stacklin

Ashley AndersonConnor Anderson

John BookerStella NewmanIan Shannon

Zoey Thompson

Rebecca GebhartAudrey LackeyTrevor LackeyCarter Lantz

Mia LantzGraham Sanders

Bailey BuergerIsabelle Flaherty

Sam GabrielliLogan Geig

Lauren WhitlatchJoseph Williams

Dawson HarberAdeline McCuskerConner Norman

Jack PriceMila Saveski

Teddy Williams

STEWARDSHIP

2019-2020 Through February 16, 2020 Year to Date

Parish Budgeted Expenses $42,115.00 $1,431,910.00

Contributions $43,572.50 $1,447,022.90

Surplus (Shortage) $ 1,457.50 $ 15,112.90

Note: Saint Matthew's fiscal year is July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. Contributions include offertory and mortgage payment donations.

DISCIPLESHIPHow can I begin my Journey? It’s as simple as 1-2-3:

1. Participate 1 hour per week in community prayer (Sunday Mass).2. Devote 1 hour per week volunteering in a parish ministry.3. Contribute 1 hour of weekly income (2.5%) for financial

support.WORSHIP + SERVE + EVANGELIZE

MASS INTENTIONS AND SCRIPTURESMONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 – Jas 3:13-18; Mk 9:14-29 6:30 a.m. Joseph Riem Tran/Hue Thi Vu 8:30 a.m. Norman & Priscilla Miller/FamilyTUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 – Jas 4:1-10; Mk 9:30-37 6:30 a.m. Matias Benegas/Ripke Family 8:30 a.m. Joseph & June MagyarWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 – ASH WEDNESDAYJl 2:12-18; 2 Cor 5:20–6:2 6:30 a.m. Maria Lang Hoang/Hue Vu 8:30 a.m. Helen Devaney/St. Matthew Parish Staff 7:00 p.m. John Kirkland/Kirkland FamilyTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 – Dt 30:15-20; Lk 9:22-25 6:30 a.m. Bernard, Helen & Duane Berger/Carol Buckingham 8:30 a.m. Concetta Giammarco/Joanne MangiaFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 – Is 58:1-9a; Mt 9:14-15 6:30 a.m. Joseph & Jackie Tibero/Family 8:30 a.m. Martha Torres/Sergio TorresSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 – Is 58:9b-14; Lk 5:27-32 8:30 a.m. Eugene Caputo/Jim & Jeannine Kern 5:00 p.m. Maryann McGeorge/Elise Geig & Stephen McGeorgeSUNDAY, MARCH 1 – Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Rom 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19; Mt 4:1-11 8:00 a.m. Micheal Sonderman/Paul & Joan Rovnak 10:00 a.m. Keith Broseman/Family 12:00 p.m. Carmin Maietta/Family 5:00 p.m. For Saint Matthew Parishioners/Fr. Theodore K. Sill

SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 23, 2020

PARISH ACTIVITIES

SAINT MATTHEW SCHOOL NEWS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24-FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Right to Read Week Family Fun Night – 6:30-8:00 p.m.WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27 All School Ash Wednesday Mass – 8:30 a.m. – Church Stations of the Cross – (K-3) 12:45-1:15 p.m.; (4-8) 1:30-2:15 p.m.

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 AND SUNDAY, MARCH 1 – Regular class for PSR.

OPPORTUNITIES IN MUSIC MINISTRY HANDBELL CHOIR – The bell choir has rehearsals on Tuesdays in the practice room behind the choir loft. Anyone interested or with questions, please contact Dawn Shininger, Director of Music, at [email protected] or 614-532-0627.FUNERAL CHOIR – For any parishioners interested in singing and who are retired or with a flexible schedule during the day, the Parish Funeral Choir might be for you! The time commitment involves the day of the funeral only and to attend funerals as often as your personal schedule allows. For more information or to get on the contact list, please email Dawn Shininger, Director of Music, at [email protected] CHOIR – Rehearsals will be held during the week on the 1st and 2nd Thursdays of the month, with additional rehearsal time on Sunday mornings from 9:20 a.m. until the start of Mass. The choir sings at every 10:00 a.m. Mass, as well as special liturgies on Christmas and during Holy Week. For any questions or more information, please contact Dawn Shininger, Director of Music, at [email protected] or 614-532-0627.TEEN CHOIR – The Parish Teen Choir sings on the 4th Sunday of each month at the 12:00 p.m. Mass. All interested middle school and high school students are welcome. Please contact Dawn Shininger, Director of Music, at [email protected] or 614-471-0212, ext. 1117 for details.

IN OUR PARISH

SAINT MATTHEW CHARITABLE WORKS COLLECTION is this weekend February 22-23, after all Masses. Your kindness is appreciated.

ASH WEDNESDAY MASS TIMES – Ash Wednesday is February 26 and the Mass times are: 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. (with the School) and 7:00 p.m.

ASH WEDNESDAY COLLECTION FOR JOIN – There will be a special collection on Ash Wednesday, February 26. The proceeds will be contributed to the Joint Organization for Inner-city Needs (JOIN), which operates under Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Columbus. JOIN provides emergency assistance to the poor and vulnerable throughout the Diocese. This assistance may be in the form of food, life sustaining medications, utilities, infant needs, birth certificates, transportation, personal care/household items and more. Feel free to email Lisa Keita at [email protected] with questions or for further information. Thank you for your generosity.

HOLY HOUR FOR REPARATION, PURIFICATION AND SANCTIFICATION OF THE CHURCH – Please join our clergy and fellow parishioners in the church on the Fourth Friday of the month for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and an hour of prayer for the universal Church. The next Holy Hour will be held this Friday, February 28 at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

LENTEN REGULATIONS

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of both fast and abstinence from meat. There is a limit of one full meal and two lesser meals on these days for all who have completed their 18th year and have not yet reached their 60th year.

All Fridays in Lent are days of abstinence from meat for those who are 14 years of age and older.

Weekdays of Lent – There is no obligation to fast. However, voluntary acts of self-denial are recommended.

Easter duty – All the faithful, after they have been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist, are bound by the obligation of receiving Communion at least once a year. This precept must be fulfilled during the Easter season, from the first Sunday of Lent (March 1) to Trinity Sunday (June 7), unless it is fulfilled for a just cause at some other time during the year. After having attained the age of discretion, each of the faithful is bound by an obligation faithfully to confess serious sins at least once a year.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be Fridays in Lent at 12:45 p.m. (with grades K-3), 1:30 p.m. (with grades 4-8) and at 7:00 p.m. (There will be no 7:00 p.m. Stations on February 28 or March 6 due to First Friday Mass; there will only be 1:30 p.m. Stations on March 27 due to Spring Break and the Holy Hour of Reparation.)


CONFESSIONS will be heard in Lent at the following times: Wednesdays: 7:00-7:30 a.m.; Saturdays: 4:00-4:45 p.m., Sundays: 9:00-9:45 a.m., 11:00-11:45 a.m. and 4:00-4:45 p.m.

NEW TO THE PARISH? Please sign up for a Parish Registration Session so that we can meet you and tell you more about our Parish family! To register for a session, please visit http://www.stmatthew.net/new-parishioners.

LENT IS A TIME TO RETURN – This Lent, we invite the parish to reflect on these words from the prophet Joel: "Return to the Lord, your God, for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and relenting in punishment." Lent is the perfect time for people to return to the Church in preparation to meet the Risen Christ at Easter. We are here to welcome everyone, no matter where they are in the faith journey. Starting on Ash Wednesday, invitations to come home will be available in the Gathering Space. Please take one (or more) and invite family and friends who have been away to join you in celebrating Jesus’ triumph over sin and death. We will also have small handouts available with some suggestions for how to talk to people about returning to the Church. We hope to provide additional information in the future that can help us learn how to have these difficult conversations, and, most importantly, how to listen. For more information, please contact Pat Martin at [email protected].

LENTEN REFLECTION BOOKS AVAILABLE – We hope this Lent will be a spiritually fruitful time for everyone, and we are happy to offer Lenten reflection books as a gift to our parishioners. Books will be available in the Gathering Space starting this weekend and are the perfect size to keep in your pocket, purse, or car. Please take one and use it to build a regular prayer life as we enter into the mystery of Christ's passion, death, and resurrection.

STEWARDSHIP AT ST. MATTHEW – If you are currently giving through our ECO (electronic contribution option) automatic withdrawals, we encourage you to learn more about our Online Giving system. Over the next few months, we will be phasing out our ECO and asking anyone who wants to give through automatic withdrawal to set up an Online Giving account instead. For more information, see our website: www.stmatthew.net/giving or email us at [email protected]. Thank you for supporting our efforts to worship, serve, and evangelize!

MAGNIFICAT – The time is now to renew or begin a subscription to the Magnificat for June 2020 through May 2021. The Magnificat is a monthly publication that provides daily Mass readings, morning and evening prayers, a daily meditation and stories and lessons about the saints. If you subscribe through the parish, the cost is $26.50. This is a savings of $20.50 from normal cost. To renew or place a new order, please contact Joan Rovnak at [email protected] or 614-475-4785 or 614-205-9396 (cell) by Monday, March 16. Joan is the new contact for ordering and distribution. Payment is due at the time of order. Please make check out to Joan Rovnak and send to 600 Jonsol Court, Gahanna 43230. On behalf of all previous subscribers, we give a great big THANK-YOU to Carol Ann Lombardi for her initial setup and continued coordination of the subscriptions for the last several years. Thank you, Carol Ann, for doing a splendid job for many of your fellow parishioners.

BAPTISM PREPARATION SESSION - The next session will be Wednesday, March 4 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Saint Raphael Room. Please register on the Saint Matthew website at http://www.stmatthew.net/baptism-preparation or call the Parish Office at 614-471-0212.

MONTHLY DEMENTIA/ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP - Are you a caregiver for a dementia patient or have you lost a loved one to dementia? An Alzheimer's/dementia support group is offered the first Saturday of every month at 10:00 a.m. in the St. Gabriel Room (Saturday, March 7). No registration is required. Contact Gene Poirier at 614-855-2199 or [email protected] if you have any questions.

THE DIOCESE OF COLUMBUS CATHOLIC SCHOOLS HONOR CHOIR CONCERT “Tu Estas Aqui: You Are Here” will be held Monday, March 2 here at St. Matthew at 6:30 p.m. This 13th annual concert of sacred song is performed by over 230 singers representing 14 diocesan elementary schools and Ohio Dominican University, led by artistic director Sheila Cafmeyer. Our St. Matthew Honor Choir led by Randy Frazier and our Exult! Praise and Worship group will perform as well. There will be a freewill offering for Holy Family Soup Kitchen. Recordings will be available at http://soundwaves.org/. For more information, contact [email protected].

THE SAINT MATTHEW ROSARY GUILD meets the first Monday of the month. The next meeting is Monday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Saint Gabriel Room. Have you ever wanted to know how to make a rosary, or wanted to be a member of a group that makes them? The Rosary Guild at Saint Matthew will provide the instruction, and together as a group, we will make rosaries for our parish community and for others. If you would like to join, please contact Judy Sater at 614-477-8323 or [email protected] prior to the meeting.

THAT MAN IS YOU! On Saturday morning, February 29, we will resume our TMIY program after taking off this week to attend the Catholic Men’s Conference. If you haven’t attended any of the TMIY programs in the past, or if you wish to re-join the group, please do so next Saturday morning. We will begin gathering between 7:00-7:15 a.m. to enjoy our monthly Mystery Breakfast and will spend the first half of our time together sharing our experiences from the Men’s Conference. Beginning Saturday and continuing for the next five weeks, the TMIY program will focus on our spiritual desires during Lent this year. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Brian Gatch at 614-499-4836 via text or phone call.

MILITARY SERVICE AFFINITY GROUP MEET & GREET FEBRUARY 29/MARCH 1 – Members of our parish community have started a new group, comprised of Veterans, Military Retirees, Reserve and National Guard Members, and family members of loved ones serving. They are seeking to support all of our military members and their families past and present in various ways. They need your help in providing the names of service members that you know who have served or are currently serving. For more information, please join us for a Donut Social and Meet & Greet in the St. Anthony Room on Saturday, February 29 after the 5:00 p.m. Mass or on Sunday, March 1, after the 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and noon Masses.

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, March 1 at 3:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.


ANNUAL PARISH LENTEN ACTIVITYAs part of the Lenten tradition of almsgiving, you are invited

to bring household items for the poor. Below is a list of suggested items for each week.

February 26-March 8 Laundry soap, dish detergent (please no dishwasher soap)March 9-15 Disposable diapers and feminine products March 16-22 Canned soup, vegetables, and fruit March 23-April 5 Bath soap, shampoo, solid deodorant April 6-11 Adult/children toothbrushes, toothpaste, NEW (packaged) underwear for children and adults The collected items are distributed to St. Matthew Charitable

Works Ministry, St. Philip Food Pantry and J.O.I.N.Thank you for your continued generosity to those in need!

DROP-OFF BOXES ARE LOCATED IN THE SCHOOL AND THE VESTIBULE AT THE SOUTH OF THE CHURCH

THE SAINT MATTHEW BOOK CLUB – The next meeting will be held on Wednesday March 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the Saint Gabriel Room. We will be discussing the book No Greater Love – A Biblical Walk through Christ‘s Passion by Edward Sri. All are welcome!

BOY SCOUTS AT ST. MATTHEW CONTINUE TO MARCH - Though the National Headquarters of the Boy Scouts of America has filed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, the legal action does not affect our Cub Scout Pack 317 and Boy Scout Troop 317. The finances of our Central and Southern Ohio Packs and Troops as well as of our local managing organization, Simon Kenton Council, are not part of the bankruptcy filing by the Headquarters in Irving, Texas. Questions may be directed to Mr. Tom Liszkay, Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 317, at [email protected].

BOY SCOUT MULCH SALE - Boy Scout Troop 317 chartered by St. Matthew Parish is holding its annual mulch sale to raise funds to support our scouting program. We have FREE delivery right to your home. We offer the following two (2) cf bags of premium quality mulch from Ohio Mulch ~ Premium Dark Hardwood, Estate Cypress, and Absolute Black Ultra Hardwood for $4.75. We also offer $25.00 gift cards for any product at Ohio Mulch. Sales are prepay only. Orders and checks (made out to "Troop 317 BSA") must be received by Monday, March 16. Delivery will be March 27-28. To place your order, please send your request to the home of Assistant Scoutmaster Tom Liszkay (457 Tresham Road, Gahanna, OH 43230) or via email [email protected]. Please mail checks to Tom Liszkay at his home. Please provide your name, return phone number, address, where you want the bags stacked, and your specific mulch order. Questions may be directed to Tom Liszkay at 614-476-2044. Save time and keep your car clean. Thank you for supporting Boy Scout Troop 317!

SAINT MATTHEW MOM’S GROUP – Are you interested in getting together twice a month for a social group for mothers and their preschool, toddler and infant children? We meet twice a month for play dates and we also have a mom’s night out. If you are interested in joining, please contact Brooke Warren at [email protected].

JOIN FR. PETER FOR A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY! On June 12-23, 2020, Fr. Peter will host a group of pilgrims on an experience of holiness and healing to Fatima and Lourdes, continuing on to the Passion Play in Oberammergau. This play has been presented every 10 years since 1634 by the village of Oberammergau as a way of thanking God for sparing the village from the plague. Every stop on this tour is life-changing and breath-taking. For details, contact Katy at Jerusalem Tours at 614-501-6714 or email [email protected]. Spaces are filling quickly, so call today!

VISITING MINISTRY – Saint Matthew Parish has numerous care facilities for the elderly within its boundaries. In these care centers as well as in private homes, there are numerous parishioners who could enjoy a visitor every once in a while. When I go to visit or to take Communion, these elderly are so appreciative. Please consider becoming a part of our Visiting Ministry and sharing a half hour of your time each week or every other week with someone who is lonely. If you are interested, please contact Carol Ann Lombardi at 614-478-4328 or [email protected].

PARISH NURSERY – We are happy to offer a nursery for young children during the 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Masses on Sundays, but we are unable to offer nursery care during the other weekend Masses due to lack of available volunteers. The safety of our children is our top priority, so we thank you for understanding. If you have any questions about the nursery, please contact Maria Ohalek at [email protected].

USHERS NEEDED! St. Matthew is in need of more ushers for certain Masses. Our priests rely heavily on the ushers to make all parishioners and visitors feel welcome, to administer the collection and also pitch in when extra duties are necessary. It is time for our community to embrace the gifts we’ve been given and we can’t wait to see how God provides for these specific needs. Please contact the Parish or 614-471-0212 for more information or to contribute.

FAMILY PHOTOS REQUESTED – We are working to update our records with photos of our parishioners so that our priests and staff will be able learn everyone's names more easily, and we would appreciate it if you could send us a family photo to [email protected] so that we can update our records. Please include the names of everyone in the photo. We don't care if it's a formal portrait we'll take anything that shows your lovely faces! Thank you!

PLEASE NOTIFY THE PARISH OFFICE – To fulfill our Spiritual Work of Mercy to pray for the dead, we encourage parishioners to notify the Parish Office of the death of a loved one. Names and death dates are compiled, either as the funerals are held here or as parishioners inform us of a loved one’s death. All the deceased are remembered by name at the annual Mass of Remembrance, held on All Souls’ Day, November 2.

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.

WE WELCOME INTO OUR FAMILY OF FAITH the following children who were baptized on Sunday, February 16: Elizabeth Anne Cheuvront & Evan Dean Cheuvront.

WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: Najette Delaney, wife of Kevin Delaney.


BISHOP ROBERT BARRON’SPIVOTAL PLAYERS

Bishop Fulton J. Sheen and Flannery O'Connor

*Notice the change of dates!*

ARE COMING TO ST. MATTHEW!(Free event)

CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players is a multi-part series that illumines a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of western civilization.

Bishop Fulton J. SheenThe Communicator

Long before the Internet and social media, Fulton Sheen pioneered Catholic evangelization through the media. At a time when most

preachers spoke only from pulpits, Sheen used electronic media as a means to reach far beyond the parish walls. His innovative radio and television programs, beamed out to believers and skeptics alike, reached upwards of 30 million people per week. Sheen had a gift for spreading the faith clearly and persuasively, and he paved the path for today's media evangelists.

Flannery O'ConnorThe Storyteller

Flannery O'Connor's influence on contemporary culture, particularly literature and film, is profound. Her novels and short stories have been described as

shocking, convoluted, funny, and violent, and they are filled with unforgettably strange characters. But they are also, from beginning to end, haunted by Christ. O'Connor radically changes our idea of what religious fiction can be. Her startling prose awakens us to sin and, consequently, to the need for salvation.Join Bishop Barron as he traces the lives and contributions of these two pivotal players.

Bishop Sheen video Flannery O’Connor video • Monday, March 23 • Monday, March 30• 7:00-8:00 p.m. • 7:00-8:00 p.m.• St. Anthony Room • St. Anthony Room

Both viewings are free of charge. No need to register. Please bring a friend! Questions? Contact Lorraine Curtin at [email protected] or 614-946-7585 or Pat Martin at [email protected].

CHARITABLE WORKS MINISTRY NEWSRecap of January 2020 – The St. Matthew Charitable Works Ministry provided an estimated 8,760 meals to 189 households within the Gahanna community during the month of January. It is the most households that our ministry has ever served in a single month. 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

January 189 567 8,760

Year to Date 189 567 8,760

*3 meals/day x 5 days

Our normal hours of operation are from 10:00 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. We are located in 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.A very special thanks to the St. Matthew students for providing 3,152 cans of food as the result of the Souper Bowl food drive.The Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) Committee prepared & served 185 dinners at the YWCA Homeless Shelter during the evening of Monday, February 3.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ST. JUDE COUNCIL 5801

LENTEN FISH FRYS – Every Friday during Lent, the Knights will host an “All You Can Eat” (dine-in only) dinner in the Hutta Gym that is sure to please the entire family. The price is $12.00 for adults and there are special discounts for seniors, students and families. We are offering four main dishes, six sides, drinks and desserts are all included. The Beer

Garden is back. Take-out is also available. We can accept cash or credit cards with an additional small fee. For more information, visit https://www.kofc5801.org/.KNIGHT OF THE MONTH – Congratulations to Carl Tisone, Knight of the Month for February.KNIGHT FAMILY OF THE MONTH – Congratulations to Steve and Jennifer Price, Knight Family of the Month for February.


THE SUNDAY MASS READINGS EXPLAINED: LOVE YOUR ENEMIES, BE PERFECT!What were the Jews thinking about when they heard Jesus preach? How does any of this relate to the Old Testament? What means do we use to interpret the Scriptures? Does everyone just get to decide the meaning on their own? Dr. Brant Pitre has the answers to these questions. Spend one hour each week at St. Matthew with Dr. Pitre (on video) either on Thursday mornings at 9:15 a.m. or Sunday mornings after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in our small groups, and you will be amazed at the progress you will make in your knowledge of the Bible. To view a portion of the video for this week, go to https://catholicproductions.com/blogs/mass-readings-explained-year-a.Here is what you missed from this week’s 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time session:

Notable Quote:“But Jesus is saying the new law that I'm giving goes way beyond that. It actually enjoins excessive generosity in the face of evil, in the face of harm, in the face of injury. Let’s see what that means. Jesus says “but I say to you, do not resist one who is evil.” Now that's the problematic verse that usually throws people off. Is Jesus giving license here to abuse? Is He trying to call His disciples to be doormats to be walked all over by everyone? It is understandable that it might sound that way, unless you put the verse in context. In other words, if you want to know what an open-ended saying like that means, you should look at the examples that Jesus gives. So, He doesn't go on to say “if your husband is beating you, let him keep beating you.” That's not the image that He gives there.Let's look at each one of the examples that He gives. The first image. He says this, “if someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.” What does this mean, to strike on the right cheek? Well if you go back to the book of Job 16:10 or the book of Lamentations 3:30, you will see that the imagery of striking someone on the right cheek is like the gravest form of insult you can give someone. It's a kind of public humiliation of another person. So what Jesus is saying here is that if someone insults you or humiliates you, how do you respond to that? You give them the other cheek as well. So, it's a kind of totally unexpected and radical response to being insulted by another person. You’ll see this is also another example of – we’ve seen this before in the Sermon on the Mount – hyperbole, where Jesus is exaggerating in order to make a point. Stay with me and you'll see what I mean.”

Gain a much deeper understanding of ALL THREE Mass readings by video presenter, Dr. Brant Pitre, a Professor of Scripture at The Augustine Institute, with the Sunday Mass Readings Explained sessions. In these FREE sessions, Dr. Pitre shows the connections between the Old and New Testament readings and explains it in easy to understand terms for all levels. You will thoroughly enjoy his commentary and get more out of hearing the readings and the homilies than ever before.We have 2 sessions each week for your convenience (see below for more details).Cost: FREE – All materials are provided. No background experience needed to join the session. Come any time, registration is not necessary.

Day: Thursday, a.m.Time: 9:15-10:15 a.m.Dates: Every weekLocation: Church Library (directly across from the

Adoration Chapel)Registration: Not necessary, come to any or all sessionsQuestions? Contact Lorraine Curtin (facilitator) at

[email protected] or 614-946-7585.

Day: Sunday, a.m.Time: Immediately following the 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass

(11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.)Dates: Every weekLocation: St. Raphael RoomRegistration: Not necessary, come to any or all sessionsQuestions? Contact Marianne Buzzelli (facilitator) at

[email protected] or 614-638-2675.

DIVINE MERCY ADORATION CHAPEL"If we really loved the good God, we should make it our joy and happiness to come and spend a few moments to adore Him, and ask Him for the grace of forgiveness; and we should regard those moments as the happiest of our lives." St. John VianneyIf you’d like to make a weekly commitment, or get more information, please contact Bryan Gebhart at [email protected] or 614-226-9617. CAN YOU NOT WATCH ONE HOUR WITH ME?Over 100 Benefits of Eucharistic Adoration: #17: “The faithful are to hold the Eucharist in highest honor, worshiping it with supreme adoration.” (Code of Canon Law #898)

Visitors are welcome Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and on Saturday & Sunday from 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Please visit StMatthew.net/DMC for more info.


AROUND THE DIOCESE

DAY OF REFLECTION WITH RACHEL MUHA – The Christ Child Society of Columbus invites you to their annual Day of Reflection on Friday, March 13 at St. Andrew Parish Hall (1899 McCoy Road, Upper Arlington, 43220) with guest speaker Rachel Muha. Come for a morning of inspiration, fellowship and to learn how tragedy inspired Rachel to help others. The cost is $35.00 and includes lunch. For more information and to register, visit christchildsociety.org or you can send a check payable to Christ Child Society, PO Box 340948, Columbus, OH 43234-0948. Please register by Friday, March 6.

THE CATHOLIC MEN’S LUNCHEON CLUB is presenting an exciting series “RE-BUILDING A CHRISTIAN CULTURE” by Father Stash Dailey. Over the next four First Fridays, Fr. Dailey will offer his reflections and prescriptions for re-building Christian culture. The Catholic Men’s Luncheon invites all men interested in growing in their faith to attend one or all of Fr. Dailey’s talks. The talks are: March 6 – St. Joseph: Model of Penance and Discipline; April 3 – Sacred Scripture: A Word Spoken, Rest Received and Lived; May 1 – Our Lady as Mother and Queen: Living the Life of the Church; and June 5 – Sacred Heart of Jesus: frequent encounters with Jesus in Scripture, in Adoration, in the Holy Mass. Fr. Dailey is pastor of Holy Family Church, Vicar for Religious for the Diocese of Columbus, and Spiritual Advisor of Sacred Heart Columbus. Fr. Dailey’s series is sponsored by Nos Lumine/Attollo, Catholic Business Leadership Development. For more information about Nos Lumine or Attollo, contact [email protected] or 614-352-1191 (www.noslumine.com or www.attollousa.com). Holy Mass (optional) begins at 11:45 a.m., followed by lunch at 12:10 p.m. and Fr. Dailey’s talk. Free parking available in the Columbus State Grant Avenue parking lot (25-S) across the street from St. Patrick. No reservations are necessary and $10.00 covers the lunch and meeting. Please join us, and bring a friend! For additional information about the Catholic Men’s Luncheon, contact David Clark at [email protected].

SPRING CLEANUP – St. Joseph, Resurrection, Holy Cross and Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemeteries will begin removing wintertime decorations beginning Monday, March 2, weather permitting. Families are advised to remove any personal keepsakes they wish to retain as soon as possible.

CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER – Needing some time away from the busyness, your responsibilities, job, and wedding planning to foster an intimacy that transcends your heart’s desires and heightens the passion of God’s plan for a sacramental marriage? Join us for a weekend, giving each other the gift to have time with limited distractions to listen to our presenting couples share real life stories with you about their own marriages that will inspire you and your fiancé during one-on-one writing and discussions. Spending this time together will help to solidify your values centered in faith, deepen your love, and bring a new understanding to your newfound unity. The Catholic Engaged Encounter community is a worldwide group of passionate volunteers on the subject of marriage. Join us in Columbus and satisfy the Catholic Church’s Pre-Cana requirements. To find out more information and to register, please go to www.engaged.org or email [email protected]. Weekends are available in June and October this year!

BEWARE OF PHONY EMAILS AND TEXTS – 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.

SERRA CLUBS OF COLUMBUS – What can YOU do to encourage and support religious vocations in the Diocese of Columbus? Did you know that the Serra Clubs of Columbus can help you do just that? The Serra Club is a lay International organization of Catholic men and women, whose mission is to foster vocations to the Priesthood and Consecrated Religious Life through prayer, programs and activities. To learn more or attend a meeting, please contact VP of membership Dan Martin at [email protected] for the Downtown Serra Club or Ardith at [email protected] for the North Serra Club. Please feel free to visit with no obligations. Our website is serracolumbus.org.

PARISH PROJECTSAs good stewards of your generosity, the Facilities Team is pleased to provide you regular updates on St. Matthew campus projects, improvements, ongoing initiatives and enhancements.Last week was a short week for the school (Presidents’ Day) giving the Facilities Team an opportunity to address some minor school plumbing issues, install a classroom smartboard projector and work on the parish kitchen in the school cafeteria. The Knights are revising their processes and expanding the menu to take full advantage of our new fryers and ovens during the Lenten Fish Frys.Our artist continues work on the Sanctuary murals and he has been adding detail to the angel paintings as well. The upper latticework paintings are now in process and our Nativity will be moved to his studio where the long process of restoration can begin.The Nativity restoration is estimated to cost close to $10,000.00 for the fourteen statues. Similar to our Stations of the Cross restoration, there is extensive reconstruction and sculpting required prior to painting. When they are finished, they will resemble the finish on the Stations - true pieces of art. If you would like to contribute to this project, simply mark your check or envelope to be directed to the Nativity. Your support is greatly appreciated.We mentioned last week that work had started on tightening the kneeler pads. The work has proven to be much more time consuming than we originally thought. The process will continue over the next couple of weeks.We appreciate this opportunity to provide these updates and welcome suggestions for facility enhancements. Please contact George Harvey at [email protected].

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