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4th Sunday of Advent December 23, 2018
St. Matthias Church, 1582 Ferris Road, Columbus OH 43224 1
Parish Office PASTORAL POST
Written by Fr. Tony
As we enter into this Holy Season of Christmas, on behalf of the entire staff of
St. Matthias Church and School, we wish all of you a Merry Christmas. I am so
glad to be among you as your pastor. These past five months have been a
wonderful experience for me. You have a sense of community that is very
evident to all who come here. Thank you for the many ways you have included
me.
This Christmas, I have been thinking about our church and world. I love both,
but both are terribly divided. In the Church, we see so many different strands
of Catholicism unravelling. What was once held together through the bond of
charity is now replaced with suspicion. In the world, we see the same thing.
What was once held together through human decency is now replaced with
flat out hatred. The saddest part is that everyone is claiming to have ‘the
truth.’ Everyone thinks they have the right answer or the proper solution, even
if they are living a lie.
Truth is essential for reality. As Jean Vanier, founder of L’Arche (an
international network of communities for people with developmental
disabilities), says, “We need to strive to live in truth, because the truth sets us
free.” He goes on to say, however, “Perhaps this search for truth is a process of
letting ourselves be enfolded in truth rather than possessing truth, as if it were
an object that we could possess, that we could use against others.” (Becoming
Human, 15-16) This additional line is so important. While all of us seek the
truth, none of us is smart enough, talented enough, or loving enough to claim
that we’ve got it. Truth is always greater than my family, my political party, my
church, or my country. It is not a weapon, either. God alone possesses the
truth, for God is truth.
This Christmas, let us acknowledge a truth greater than ourselves. Truth is a
journey. With the Magi and Shepherds, may we, as a whole human family,
unite and help each other to find the star that leads us to Emmanuel, God with
us.
STEWARDSHIP MEDITATION
“For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my
womb leaped for joy.” (LUKE 1:44)
When you hear the scripture readings and Gospel reading each Sunday, do you
leap for joy? If not, don’t blame the lecturer or priest, rather look inside
yourself. Do you prepare for Mass each week or do you just show up and
expect to be entertained? We are called to be active participants, not passive
bystanders.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
www.stmatthiascolumbus.com
[email protected] (Pastor)
Rectory: (614) 267-3406
School: (614) 268-3030
Mass Intentions
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Monday, Dec. 24
**No, 8:30 AM Mass
5:00 PM Mike Conway
10:00 PM Sonny D’Andrea
Tuesday, Dec. 25
10:00 AM John Gus Naegle
Wednesday, Dec. 26
8:30 AM Katie Hord
Thursday, Dec. 27
8:30 AM Mary Case
Friday, Dec. 28
8:30 AM Lou & Minnie Fancelli
Saturday, Dec. 29
5:00 PM Fern Valentine
Sunday, Dec. 30
9:00 AM Irene Biancone
11:00 AM Donna Gossman
+ Betty Collins
Mass Times
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Mon-Fri 8:30 AM
Sat. Communion 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: Saturday 4:15-4:45 PM
4th Sunday of Advent December 23, 2018
St. Matthias Church, 1582 Ferris Road, Columbus OH 43224 2
Church News
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Facebook: St. Matthias Columbus
Assumption Council 3727 – Knights of Columbus
Instagram: stmatthiasschool
NEW EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
Please see the vestibule display rack for new arrivals. Donations are
appreciated for any booklets that are taken.
SCHOOL NEWS
**Christmas Vacation: December 24, 2018 – January 4, 2019. School
resumes January 7, 2019.
DESALES CLASS OF 2023
St. Francis DeSales High School is accepting applications for admission for
the class of 2023. Visit www.sfdstallions.org/admissions-process to learn
more and for important scholarship and application deadlines.
HOMELESS SHELTER LUNCHES
Please help us make 200 lunches for the Homeless Shelter on Thursday,
December 27 at 7:15 AM in the Meeting Room.
THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Confirmation will be conferred on our young people Sunday, January 27,
2019 at 3:00 PM Mass. So that you can know who the confirmands are and
to include them in your prayers, they have been and will be presenting the
Gifts at Mass and will be included by name in the petitions.
Diocesan News
CHRISTMAS MASS AT ST. JOSEPH CATHEDRAL
For people who travel or are required to work on Christmas Day, there will be
Mass at 5:15 PM at the Cathedral (212 E. Broad Street). All are invited.
CHRISTMAS CATHOLIC CHARITIES COLLECTION
Please contribute to the Diocesan charities collection that supports JOIN,
St. Stephen’s Community House, Catholic Social Services, St. Francis Center,
St. Lawrence Haven, St. Vincent Family Center, and the Society of
St. Vincent de Paul.
CHRISTMAS CHARITABLE OPPORTUNITIES
People need your help. The charities above can always use your assistance.
You can check the Catholic Times online for giving suggestions at
https://columbuscatholic.org/catholictimes.
WINTER WELLNESS AT MOUNT CARMEL
Check the table in the vestibule for wellness opportunities at Mount Carmel.
Cancer care and diabetes management are some of the offerings.
Collection
CURRENT YTD
December 16, 2018 $ 9,295.28 $216,887.18
Budget $ 8,857.69 $221,442.25
Difference $ 437.59 ($ 4,555.07)
Notices
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CHRISTMAS MASSES
CHRISTMAS EVE:
5:00 PM (Children’s Mass)
• 4:40 PM, Children’s Choir and
Christmas Event
10:00 PM
• 9:45 PM, the Modern Music Group
will sing.
• Incense will be used at this Mass.
CHRISTMAS DAY:
10:00 AM
NEW YEAR MASSES
New Year’s Eve: 5:00 PM
New Year’s Day: 10:00 AM
CONGRATULATIONS
Prisca Egbua and Samuel Ekhaeyemhe
were married at St. Matthias Saturday,
December 15, 2018.
DONUT NEWS
There will be no donuts after Sunday
Masses until January 6. However, if you
have Christmas goodies you’d like to
share, you may bring them to church for
after Masses on December 30.
THANK YOU
For your generosity in providing
Christmas gifts to the children of Vinton
County and to those who assisted with
sending them on their way.
Greeters for December
………………………………............
5:00 PM
Rita Dietrich, Debbie Porter, and
Joyce Spurgeon
9:00 AM
Peggy and Ruth O’Brien
11:00 AM
Lynne Mara and Barbara Douthitt
Sacristy Workers
The Holloway Family & Mary Anderson....
December 28
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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
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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 KernsRev. Raymond E. Lavelle
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Compliments of
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“A Family Tradition Since 1937”Famous Market 846-63401405 E. Dublin-Granville Rd.
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WE KEEP YOU DRIVING!
St. Anthony Council #14093Charity • Unity
Fraternity • PatriotismAll Catholic men are welcome!
For more information:Grand Knight Alfred Akainyah
[email protected] * 614-286-8122
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Funeral Pre-Planning Availablewww.rutherfordfuneralhome.com [email protected]
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14.410.6753DeSales 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 KernsRev. Raymond E. Lavelle
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Serving the North End Since 1959Sun.-Thur. 4-11 • Fri.-Sat. 4-12
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614-294-4416
Compliments of
Cook’s IGA1225 Oakland Park
268-4411
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882-9700Senior Savings
OH Lic. #25971
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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 [email protected] 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
[email protected] * 614-286-8122
5770 Karl Rd.Mark RobbinsPharmD, RPhPharmacy Manager
847-3784
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Rutherford Funeral Homes & Crematories“There is a Difference”
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Funeral Pre-Planning Availablewww.rutherfordfuneralhome.com [email protected]
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