St.Matthew 807 Havens Corners Road

Gahanna, Ohio 43230614-471-0212

www.stmatthew.net

In Baptism, we are committed to follow and imitate Jesus Christ, to hear and proclaim the Word of God, to participate in the liturgical and sacramental life of the Church, to nurture a life of prayer, to hunger and thirst for justice, and to practice the commandment of Love.

MassesWeekends: Saturday – 5:00 p.m. Vigil Sunday – 8:00 & 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon & 5:00 p.m.Holy Days: Please consult the bulletin or website.Weekdays: Monday thru Friday – 6:30 and 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. to 5:00 p.m.

BAPTISMSAll Baptism inquiries must begin by filling out a Baptism form on our web site at www.stmatthew.net/baptism-faq. 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/sacraments-services/marriage where you register for a Theology of Marriage Session. Sessions are held every other month on the third Wednesday of the month from 7:00–9:00 p.m.

ANOINTING & VISITATION OF THE SICKContact the Parish Office to be anointed at church or your home before your procedure and to arrange for visits afterwards. Please notify the parish staff regarding any aged or ill who are confined.

PARISH CLERGY – 614-471-0212 Fr. Theodore K. Sill, Pastor Fr. Peter Asantebwana, Parochial Vicar Fr. Michael Nimocks, Deacons: Rev. Mr. Joseph Meyer, Rev. Mr. Jerry Butts, Retired & In Holy Service Rev. Mr. Larry Koebel, Retired & In Holy Service

PARISH OFFICE STAFF – 614-471-0212 Business Manager: Leo Grimes Director of Athletics: Eileen Buzenski – 614-478-8533 Director of Music: Dawn Shininger – 614-532-0627 Facilities Superintendent: George Harvey Pastoral Associate: Mary Thompson Staff and Mission Manager: Jenna Zins

PARISH FAITH FORMATION Catholic Inquiry/Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): Jennifer Cabe – 614-532-0626, jcabe@stmatthew.net Parish School of Religion (PSR) and Evangelization Director: Ashley Hettinger – 614-471-2067, ahettinger@stmatthew.net PSR Secretary: Malinda Moloney, mmoloney@stmatthew.net Preschool Sunday School Coordinator & Family Ministry Coordinator: Julie Ratliff, jratliff@stmatthew.net Middle School Youth Minister & Confirmation Coordinator: Erin Upp – 614-532-0622, eupp@stmatthew.net High School Youth Minister: Maggie Smith – 614-532-0622, msmith@stmatthew.net

PARISH SCHOOL – PRE-K-GRADE 8 – 614-471-4930 Principal: Mrs. Susan Maloy 795 Havens Corners Road Web: www.cdstmatthew.org

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

PARISH REGISTRATIONThe 3rd Sunday of the month after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in the Undercroft of the Church. Sign up for a registration session at www.stmatthew.net/new-parishioner-registration-session.

BULLETIN DEADLINEAnnouncements must be submitted to Hillarie Michaels by email to hmichaels@stmatthew.net by 12:00 noon on Monday.

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LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

SATURDAY,JUNE 155:00 P.M.

SUNDAY,JUNE 168.00 A.M.

SUNDAY,JUNE 16

10:00 A.M.

SUNDAY,JUNE 16

12:00 P.M.

SUNDAY,JUNE 165:00 P.M.

EXTRAORDINARYMINISTERS OF HOLY

COMMUNION

NUMBERS IN BRACKETS DENOTE IN-HOME GROUP

Max Maksimoski (rmaksimoski@stmatthew.net – 614-607-4799)

Mike BarrAngel Rice

Dwight Allen (5)Thom Saarie

Toni BarrAnneMarie Saarie

Jeff KleinRita Klein (6)

Mary Jo Byrum (1)Susan Eyerman (2)

Molina OrosMary Humphrey

Michelle LantzOlga M. MagyarMarilyn Jenkins

Carol Ann LombardiMike McFaddenSue McFadden

Nick MillerMary Otting

Tom MigneryApril Vaccaro

Rosemary WhittKristin Williams

Jenna ZinsSarah Alloto

Jeannine KernDeanna Herfel

Denise MaksimoskiMax Maksimoski

Debbie SearsAndrew Prociuk

LECTORS Gus GastaldoAngel Rice

Mary HumphreyPhil Mullin

Michael BogutzMarianna Buzzelli

Michael MotilBarbara Stein

Olivia VoelkerMax Maksimoski

IN HOME Jeff Solinger (4)

SACRISTANSVicki Wengert (vwengert@icloud.com – 614-270-2118)

Vicki Wengert George Harvey Mary Crum Allison Weldon Beth/Ezra Escudero

SERVERS

Lauren Blausey Sydney Eads

Natalie Dinovo Monica Merrill Jacob Zappa Sarah Zappa

Kate Acklin Ashley Anderson Boden Anderson

Evelyn Cahill Ian Shannon *need a sub

Angel Akemati Cassidi Dile

Thomas Dougherty Dawson Harber

Nolan McSweeny Lauren Whitlatch

Oliver Krupp Emma Minser

Jack Price Dominic Ratliff Augie Schmitt *need a sub

Gabrielle Annesi Porter Lacey

Raegan Rickman Mila Saveski

Megan Sheehan *need a sub

STEWARDSHIP

2018-2019 Through June 2, 2019 Year to Date

Parish Budgeted Expenses $42,115.00 $2,063,635.00

Contributions $46,093.76 $1,940,883.51

Surplus (Shortage) $ 3,978.76 ($ 122,751.49)

Note: Saint Matthew's fiscal year is July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. 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 SCRIPTURES

MONDAY, JUNE 10 – Gn 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14; Jn 19:25-34 6:30 a.m. Hatem, Couden & Hoffman Families/Mary Couden 8:30 a.m. Rose Ciez/Maggie GlasgowTUESDAY, JUNE 11 – Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Mt 5:13-16 6:30 a.m. Sr. Felicia/Rikk Family 8:30 a.m. Sr. Colette Lang/Tuesday Prayer GroupWEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 – 2 Cor 3:4-11; Mt 5:17-19 6:30 a.m. Joe Vesco 8:30 a.m. Don Boes/Mary OttingTHURSDAY, JUNE 13 – 2 Cor 3:15–4:1, 3-6; Mt 5:20-26 6:30 a.m. Betty Fetter/Beneviat Family 8:30 a.m. Maria Lang/Hue VuFRIDAY, JUNE 14 – 2 Cor 4:7-15; Mt 5:27-32 6:30 a.m. Catherine Vonderahe/Hartge Family 8:30 a.m. Martin Conroy/Jo Ann CarpenterSATURDAY, JUNE 15 – 2 Cor 5:14-21; Mt 5:33-37 8:30 a.m. Eleanora Rose Beard/Patricia Stickel 5:00 p.m. Martha George/Susan George & Rosella GeorgeSUNDAY, JUNE 16 – Prv 8:22-31; Rom 5:1-5; Jn 16:12-15 8:00 a.m. Don Boes/Jean Boes & Family 10:00 a.m. For Saint Matthew Parishioners/Fr. Theodore K. Sill 12:00 p.m. Ralph J. Napolitano/ Dr. & Mrs. Ralph J. Napolitano, Jr. 5:00 p.m. Patrick Hennessey/Schaber Family

PENTECOST SUNDAY JUNE 9, 2019

PARISH ACTIVITIES

SAINT MATTHEW SCHOOL NEWS FRIDAY, JUNE 14 – School Office Closes

YOUTH NEWS CAMP KRIC REGISTRATION IS OPEN – Camp K.R.I.C. is St. Matthew’s week-long summer day camp that offers middle school youth the opportunity to grow in their faith alongside their peers, high school counselors, college volunteers, and St. Matthew staff! Camp activities include: service at Catholic Kids Camp, prayer workshops, small group discussion, community building, and a fun family night on Friday. Camp K.R.I.C. is open to all students entering the 6th–8th grades in the 2019-2020 school year. To get more information and to register, please visit https://www.stmatthew.net/camp-kric-information. You can also contact Erin Upp at 614-532-0622 or eupp@stmatthew.net.

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION 2019-2020 PSR REGISTRATION IS OPEN for PreK-K and 1st-8th grade on the PSR St. Matthew website!

OPPORTUNITIES IN MUSIC MINISTRY

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 dshininger@stmatthew.net or 614-471-0212 ext. 1117 for details.

IN OUR PARISH

MISSIONARY PRIEST – The Diocese has scheduled a visit from a missionary priest the weekend of June 15-16. Fr. Hernan Ricardo Rivarola from the Institute of the Incarnate Word will share about the amazing mission work of their congregation. They currently have 865 religious, 390 of whom are priests who are present in over 40 countries and on five continents. Please pray that God will continue to bless their mission and please consider contributing to a second collection at Mass June 15 and 16. Cash and checks are accepted; please make checks out to St. Matthew Church and put MCP in the memo line.

PLEASE NOTE – PARISH OFFICE SUMMER HOURS – Please note that now through mid-August, the Summer Parish Office hours will be: Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Wednesday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL – Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. We are proud to say we have reached our goal assigned from the Bishop and now 100% of funds collected will go directly towards the beautification of the Church and remodel of the School Kitchen. If you haven't yet, you can still make your donations through the Church Office. Thank you for your generosity! Fr. Sill

NEW TO THE PARISH? The next Parishioner Registration Session is next Sunday, June 16 immediately after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in the Undercroft. Come register and find out more about our Parish family. To register for the session, please visit http://www.stmatthew.net/new-parishioner-registration-session.

AN INVITATION TO COME HOME – We are beginning a program to reach out to parishioners who are no longer actively participating in Parish life. If you are interested in participating in this Ministry, please contact Pat Martin at irishspeaker1@gmail.com. Training will be provided. Thank you!

COME TO THE DONUT SOCIAL next Sunday, June 16 in the Saint Anthony Room immediately following the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Come gather for donuts, fruit, coffee, tea or juice. Enjoy the company of old friends and welcome others into the Saint Matthew Community. The donut social is a way for our parishioners to come together and build a community in Christ; to share some laughs and make new friends. Bring the kids, grandparents, aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters. All are welcome. Hope to see you there!

GAHANNA SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM IS THIS WEEK – Our Parish, in cooperation with G.R.I.N. (Gahanna Residents In Need) will once again provide a hot meal for children who otherwise would not have a good nutritious lunch during the summer months. St. Matthew will prepare and serve lunches at Goshen and Chapelfield Elementary Schools on June 10-14. Would you be willing to donate dessert items – cookies/brownies/ice cream, fruits, vegetables and other items? If so, please contact Dolores at stmattsummerlunch@gmail.com or 614-855-0683. Adult and student volunteers (must be over the age of 13) are needed for food prep at the Church each morning and to serve and clean up at the lunch site (11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.). Service hours will be granted. To volunteer, please contact Linda at momlakes@aol.com or 614-855-3369. As always, any and all students living in the City of Gahanna are welcome to come for a meal throughout the summer.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN – Please return bottles to the Gathering Space or Parish Office by June 15-16 (Father's Day weekend). Funds raised will be distributed to Women's Care Center, Birthright, and Heartbeat International. Every time you place change in the baby bottle, please pause to pray for the dear souls who are considering abortion. The Saint Jude Council Knights of Columbus at Saint Matthew thanks you for your support! (*Please return all bottles even if they are EMPTY as they do cost money. Thank you!)

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HAND CARVED RELIGIOUS ART WORK – This weekend, June 8-9, a representative of the Holy Land Family will be selling beautiful hand carved religious art work made from olive wood and mosaics to help the Christian families in the Holy Land who rely on the selling of their religious work to make a living. These families’ livelihood have been largely affected due to the political conflict in the region. The Christian population in Bethlehem is decreasing and with the support to help these families continue their work, will help maintain their employment so that they stay in their homeland. We invite you to come and browse after each Mass, and we greatly thank you for your support! God Bless You!

ST. MATTHEW GARDEN MINISTRY – Join the Garden Ministry to give the grounds a little extra help so God’s beauty shines through. Meet at the St. Matthew statue at the following times: Tuesday, June 11 from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Saturday, June 29 from 9:00 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, July 9 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 3 from 9:00 a.m.-noon. Please contact Denise at stmatthewsgardenministry@gmail.com for more information.

ST. MATTHEW IS SEEKING A MARRIAGE PREPARATION & WEDDING COORDINATOR – This part-time position allows someone with a zeal for the mission of the Church and a heart for the Sacraments to lead those preparing for marriage to a greater appreciation for and understanding of the Sacrament. This person must live in obedience to the Catholic Church, must communicate charitably and professionally and must be well organized. If you have been discerning working for the Church, or are feeling called to pursue this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and résumé to Jenna Zins at jzins@stmatthew.net or drop off a hard copy in the Parish Office. Please pray for St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Parish!

MONTHLY EUCHRE AND POTLUCK – All are invited to join us tomorrow, Monday, June 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the Saint Anthony Room for a Potluck Supper and fun night of Euchre. A “card” partner is not needed – come enjoy!

OUR PARISH’S CATHOLIC YOUTH SUMMER CAMP MISSIONARIES – Fellow parishioners of St. Matthew, we have three young adults serving as summer missionaries at Catholic Youth Summer Camp (CYSC)! CYSC is a summer camp for middle and high school students aimed to awaken, empower, and equip them in the Catholic faith so that the students can go out into the world as missionary disciples. This summer, CYSC will be serving around 4,000 students with the help of about 160 missionaries. Missionaries from our parish are Maggie Smith, Harrison Smith, and Zachary Ratliff. The missionaries are asked to fundraise in order to cover the cost of food and housing expenses. Maggie, Harrison, and Zachary are aiming to raise $2,500 each. If you are interested in becoming a financial mission partner with any of them, they would absolutely love for you to share in the glory of God’s work at Catholic Youth Summer Camp. Go to: https://damascuscampus.com/give/missionsupport, choose a donation amount and select the missionary's name in the dropdown menu. If you have any questions, you can contact them separately at their respective numbers - Maggie: 614-551-6860; Harrison: 614-907-1946; and Zachary: 614-364-5574. Thank you so much for your generosity!

THE GOLDEN MUSTANGS 55+ GROUP – Mark your calendar for our next gathering on Thursday, June 20 to hear Deacon Larry Koebel speak about the Prison Ministry and Criminal Justice Program offered through the Diocesan Office for Social Concerns. We will meet in the St. Anthony Room after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. A light breakfast will be served. If you have any questions, please contact JoEllen Vickers at 614-475-5086 or jfancellivickers@yahoo.com or Paul Rovnak at 614-205-9396 or pjrovnak@msn.com.

PARISH PROJECTSAs good stewards of your generosity, the Facilities Team provides you regular updates on St. Matthew campus projects, improvements, ongoing initiatives and enhancements.We have quickly transitioned into our planned summer work program. Last Monday morning, demolition started on the parish Hutta kitchen and repairs to classrooms and cleaning commenced.You may follow the kitchen renovations on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/st.matthew.mustangs1.The Sanctuary sound system continues to improve as we systematically have replaced and consolidated control systems. The addition of back speakers helped considerably. The final phase of system enhancements will be the removal of the large speakers in front and on the columns, replaced with smaller more powerful speakers positioned higher in less noticeable locations. Testing new configurations started last week. We will keep you updated on our progress.We are excited to bring you these updates and we welcome suggestions for facilities improvement. Please contact George Harvey at gharvey@stmatthew.net.

THE ST. MATTHEW BOOK CLUB – There will be no Book Club meetings in June and July. We will have our next meeting on Wednesday, August 28. The book selection will be announced at a later date.

IT’S SAINT MATTHEW FESTIVAL TIME!

RAFFLE TICKETS – Everyone should have received their raffle tickets for this year’s Festival. Purchase each ticket for $5.00 or you can purchase 7 tickets for $30.00. The grand prize is $2000.00, 2nd prize is $1000.00, and 3rd prize is $500.00. Also, the seller of the grand prize winning ticket wins $100.00. Tickets will be drawn Saturday night of the Festival for these prizes and you don’t need to be present to win. Please return your ticket stubs and money, or unused tickets, to the Parish Office, drop them in the offertory basket in an envelope marked “Festival Raffle,” or turn them in at the raffle booth during the Festival. The sooner you turn in your ticket stubs the sooner you will be eligible to win $50.00 to spend at the Festival! This week’s winner is Phyllis Thornton.

COMPUTER CYBER SECURITY FOR EVERYDAY PEOPLE Come learn how to protect yourself in the cyberworld. Fellow parishioner Allen Perk of XLN SYSTEMS, will explain in non-computer terms, how to recognize phishing scams from emails and the phone. Other subjects to be discussed include "passphrases" (instead of passwords), the Internet of Things - IoT, using wireless networks and banking online more safely. This free educational event will be held in the St. Anthony Room on Thursday, July 11 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Allen.Perk@XLNsystems.com.

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 Jenna Zins at jzins@stmatthew.net or 614-471-0212 for more information or to contribute.

PENTECOST SUNDAY JUNE 9, 2019

HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO UNDERSTAND THE SUNDAY MASSREADINGS BUT DIDN’T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN? THIS IS FOR YOU!

Introducing a new study on the Sunday Scripture readings which connects both the Old and New Testament readings, the Psalms, and the Gospel for each Sunday Mass.• Have you ever questioned the deeper meaning of the Gospel readings?• Would you like to know the connection the readings have to each other at our Sunday Mass?

Join us along with Dr. Brant Pitre, a Distinguished Research Professor of Scripture at The Augustine Institute, who received his Ph.D. in New Testament and ancient Judaism from the University of Notre Dame as he develops in the videos all the riches of the Sunday readings. Dr. Pitre is the author of Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary (Image, 2018), A Catholic Introduction to the Bible: The Old Testament (Ignatius 2018), Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist (Doubleday, 2011), The Case for Jesus (Image, 2016) and many more.

What you will gain:• Hidden gems in Scripture that will ignite discussion with your children• A robust teaching using Jewish rabbinical tradition, the early Church Fathers and the Church’s magisterial teaching• A love for Scripture as it comes alive with the connections to the whole story of salvation• An enriched ability to hear and understand God’s Word

CHOOSE A DAY

Day: SundayTime: Immediately following the 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass (11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.)Dates: Sundays through July 14Location: St. Raphael RoomRegistration: Not necessary, come to any or all sessionsQuestions? Contact Marianne Buzzelli (facilitator) at beasaintmb@gmail.com or 614-638-2675.

Day: ThursdayTime: 9:15-10:15 a.m.Dates: Thursdays through July 25 (no July 4)Location: Church Library (directly across from the Adoration Chapel)Registration: Not necessary, come to any or all sessionsQuestions? Contact Lorraine Curtin (facilitator) at lorraine.curtin@icloud.com or 614-946-7585.

Cost: FREE. Materials: An outline of the talk and questions for discussion will be provided to each participant.What to bring: Your Bible.

DIVINE MERCY ADORATION CHAPEL

"My sweetest Joy is to be in the presence of Jesus in the holy Sacrament. I beg that when obliged to withdraw in body, I may leave my heart before the holy Sacrament. How I would miss Our Lord if He were to be away from me by His presence in the Blessed Sacrament!"

– St. Katharine DrexelIf you’d like to make a weekly commitment, or get more information, please contact Jeff Bernard at JBernard@ohiocat.com or 216-372-4991. CAN YOU NOT WATCH ONE HOUR WITH ME?100 Benefits of Eucharistic Adoration: #89: “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is the end of the Church Militant just as adoration of God in His glory is the end of the Church Triumphant.” (St. Peter Julian Eymard)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.

CHARITABLE WORKS MINISTRY NEWS

RECAP OF MAY 2019 – The Saint Matthew Charitable Works Ministry provided an estimated 5,085 meals to 128 households within the Gahanna community during the month of April. Thank you for your continued support to those families who are experiencing difficult times.

2019 FOODREQUESTS

INDIVIDUALS SERVED

EST. MEALS PROVIDED*

EOY 2018 1,459 3,801 57,015

1st Quarter 381 955 14,325

April 126 327 4,905

May 128 339 5,085

Year to Date 635 1,621 24,315

* 3 meals/day x 5 daysOur 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.

PENTECOST SUNDAY JUNE 9, 2019

ST. JUDE COUNCIL 5801

KNIGHT OF THE MONTH - Congratulations to Richard Miller, the St. Jude Council 5801 Knight of the Month for June!WANT TO JOIN? Ever thought about joining the Knights of Columbus? Please contact Paul Koors at PJKoors@gmail.com or 614-209-7055 for more information.

AROUND THE DIOCESE

PART-TIME POSITION AT THE JOSEPHINUM – The Pontifical College Josephinum is in need of a part-time administrative assistant to replace a retiring employee. This position requires approximately 16 hours per week working on a variety of special projects, some of which can be done at home. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following key duties: proofreading/editing confidential documents; transcribing minutes of departmental, board and committee meetings; preparing annual faculty evaluation and formation reports; and planning athletic events. A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in a similar position is required including attention to detail and excellent interpersonal communication skills. Proficient with Microsoft products including Word, Outlook and Excel as well as knowledge of Access. Must be able to support the mission of the Josephinum. Please respond with a résumé and letter of interest by June 15, 2019 to jerwin@pcj.edu. The Pontifical College Josephinum is an EEO Employer.

JUBILEE OF ANNIVERSARIES 2019 – Couples celebrating their 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th, 55th, 60th (and every year thereafter) anniversary are invited to the annual Jubilee of Anniversaries Mass and celebration in honor of their marriage! The Jubilee will take place on Sunday, June 23 at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Dublin. Bishop Robert Brennan will celebrate Mass at 2:30 p.m. and a light reception will follow. Couples may register by contacting the Marriage and Family Office at 614-241-2560 or by visiting columbuscatholic.org/marriage-enrichment. Please RSVP by Wednesday, June 12. Late registrations will be accepted, but the names will not be featured in the event program or The Catholic Times. Congratulations to these couples on their faithful love!

MARRIAGE IS A SACRAMENT – What exactly does that mean? You'll learn a new way to find the Lord in your home at a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. The next two weekends are June 28-29 and September 13-15, both in Central Ohio. For more information or to apply, contact Paul and Marilou Clouse at 614-834-6880 or visit our website at www.wwmecolumbus.org.

WEHRLE CLASS OF 1974 – 45TH CLASS REUNION – All classmates of 1974 are invited to the 45th class reunion on Saturday, July 13 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. at JP’s BBQ at Bolton Field (2000 Norton Road, Columbus). Hors d’oeuvres and dinner will be served and a cash bar will be available. The cost is $40.00 per person/$75.00 per couple. Plane rides may be available at an additional fee which you can pay the night of the reunion. Please make checks payable to Bill Leddy and mail to: B & L Vending, PO Box 06121, Columbus, OH 43206. Please RSVP by Saturday, June 15.

OHIO DOMINICAN TO HOST ONE-STOP ADMISSION DAY ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 – Students who are interested in enrolling or transferring to Ohio Dominican University will have an opportunity to begin and complete the admission process in as few as 60 minutes at ODU’s One-Stop Admission Day on Wednesday, June 19. Attendees are invited to sign up for a time to visit the Bishop James A. Griffin Student Center between 4:00-7:00 p.m. The Griffin Student Center is located on ODU’s campus at 1215 Sunbury Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219. Register today by visiting ohiodominican.edu/AdmissionDay.

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN SAFE ENVIRONMENT SEMINAR – The Diocesan Safe Environment Compliance program requires that for an adult to interact with minors at the school/church, he/she must meet three requirements: attend a Protecting God’s Children class; have a background check performed and complete the code of conduct (attached to the volunteer application). The next Protecting God's Children class that St. Matthew will be hosting is Wednesday, September 18 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. in the St. Anthony Room. As a convenience, Fast Fingerprints (a third party) will be on site from 5:00-6:00 p.m. to do background checks before the class starts. The background checks will stop once the class starts so if you want to have your background check done that day, please plan to come early. The line can get pretty long. If you have already taken the PGC class and just need to have the fingerprinting done, please feel free to come to just the background check part. To register for the class, please visit https://www.stmatthew.net/protecting-gods-children.

LOOKING FOR A LITURGICAL MINISTRY? Mass sacristans are needed for the 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses. Sacristans are scheduled approximately once a month. Responsibilities include preparation of the sacred vessels for Holy Mass and cleaning up afterwards. Training will be provided. To volunteer, please contact Vicki Wengert at vwengert@icloud.com.

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FOLLOW ST. MATTHEW ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Follow our social media accounts for updates on Parish events, worship times, and more! Facebook: @StMatthewGahanna; Twitter: @GahannaStMatts; Instagram: @stmatthewapostle.

UPDATE ON FATHER P.J. – Father P.J. Brandimarti has been assigned to serve as parochial vicar at St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Westerville. We are very happy that he will be close by and that he will still be with us here at St. Matthew for a few more weeks!

WE WELCOME INTO OUR FAMILY OF FAITH the following child who was baptized on Sunday, June 2: Robert Ryan Mancini.

WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED – Bette Tyznik, mother of John Tyznik; and Timothy Kirkham, son of Sheila Kirkham.

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171 Granville St. • 614-471-3700

Family Owned and Operated Serving Gahanna Since 1949

www.harwardcleaners.com

R OCKWOOD

MICHAEL A. WODARCYK, M.D.• PROSTATE DISEASE

• KIDNEY STONES • EXTRA CORPOREAL

SHOCK WAVE • MALE INFERTILITY

• LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY • URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS

FELLOW PARISHIONERS WELCOME 701 Tech Center Dr., STE 100 495 Cooper Rd. Gahanna,Ohio43230 St.Ann’sOffice (614) 396-2684 (614) 865-3543

Edgewood Home Maintenance, LLCWe can do anything for your home.

Jeff Klein,St. Matthew Parishioner

614-758-7408www.edgewoodhm.com

New Construction • RemodelingRepairs • Handyman Services

DON LISZKAYHome & Building Inspections by Professional Engineers

614-418-7200 • www.clengineers.com

SINCE1970

163 Granville St., Gahanna

614-337-9733Fellow Parishioner

10% off purchase w/ad

Diamond & Engagement Rings Watches, Batteries & Bands

14K Gold Jewelry Watch & Jewelry Repair

The Watch Shop"We Buy Gold"

Jewelers Since 1978 Parishioners

614-476-2933Hunters Ridge Mall

304 S. Hamilton Road, Gahanna

Dr. Timothy J. Nash Diseases of the Ears, Nose & Throat, Inc.

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 • lindsay.heinmiller@gmail.com

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PINNELL DANCE CENTRECOME DANCE WITH US!

Creating Healing Experiences Since 18551051 Johnstown Road, Gahanna, OH • (614) 939-4558

Schoedinger.com

GUITAR LESSONSOSU School of Music Graduate

Email jamweg@gmail.com for more detailsJeremy Amweg, St. Matthew Parishioner

5715 N. Hamilton Road 614-475-KIDZ (5439)hineslittlesmiles.com

Lorn Spolter PhotographyLorn Spolter, Gahanna • Family Portraits

20% Discount with Ad614-855-3330

tHe oHio state UniversityWEXNER MEDICAL CENTER

Sports medicine care and physical

therapy in your Gahanna neighborhood

614-366-4332wexnermedical.osu.edu/sports-medicine

Parishioner Walter l. Bernacki, MD, & FaMily

614-682-5095ohioplasticsurgeryspecialists.com

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

614-475-0144title@acsgahannatitle.com

HRS CLEANING, LLC614-483-0464 • hrscleaning@hotmail.com

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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 Weeks Before/After Elementary School.

614-775-0899 NOW ENROLLING!

www.primrosejohnstownroad.com

of Johnstown Road

Dr. James R. KarpacParishioner – Orthodontist

614-471-635564 Granville Street,

Gahanna

AV MARTINDALE HUBBELL RATING

TIM MERKLEAttorney at Law • Fellow Parishioner

614-839-5700State Farm Insurance Co. Home Offices: Bloomington, Ill

SCOTT DAWSON, CLU5871 Cleveland Avenue

(½ mile south of I-270)614-891-2886

scottdawsoninsurance.com

JOHN D. MAHILO, D.D.S.FELLOW PARISHIONER

102 N. HAMILTON RD • 614-475-4544Family Dentistry

614-866-9216 www.mitchelllock.com

Mario Serraglio, AIAArchitect

Architettura7404 E. Main Street614-402-0917

Landscape Architectsand ContractorsRob Harris

Landscape DesignConsultant, Horticulturistrobharris@greenscapes.net4220 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

John T. Scharver, CPCU

14 Second StreetPO Box 682New Albany, OH

Office: 614-855-0888Fax: 614-855-0889Cell: 614-314-2814john@scharverinsurance.comwww.scharverinsurance.com

INSURANCE GROUP

“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! HEALTH & WELLNESS CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Luke Reinhart, ParishionerOur new digital thermography technology can help assess areas of nerve irritation. Common Symptoms of nerve irritation include headaches, neck pain, back pain, numbness, tingling, colic, ear infections, and much more! Mention this ad for a complimentary scan to measure your nerve health!

614-337-8111 • 4967 E. Dublin-Granville Roadwww.proactiveohio.com

Dr. Ralph J. Napolitano, Jr.Double Board Certified Podiatrist, Parishioner

Medicine, Surgery and Wound Care of the Lower ExtremityDr. Napolitano is seeing patients at the New 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!

St. GabrielCATHOLIC

RADIOAM 820

StGabrielradio.com

MPotts@remax.netwww.MariePottsRealtor.com

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

Two Convenient Gahanna Locations

Style. Convenient. Experienced. All at a great price.

M-F 9-9 Sat. 9-6 Sun. 10-5No Appointment Necessary

$2.00 OFF any HAIRCUT

AND BLOW DRYNot valid with other offers.

Limit one coupon per customer.

330 S. Hamilton Rd. • 614-471-9180New Kroger Plaza/Hunter’s Ridge

1169 N. Hamilton Rd. • 614-478-3828Vista Plaza

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 CLUBGOLD MEMBER

Health I Medicare I Small Group I Life I Supplemental

Philip T. KingLicensed Insurance Agent • I’m here to HELP!

C 614-398-9556pking@healthmarkets.com • healthmarkets.com/pking

W&S Western & Southern LifeINSURANCE | RETIREMENT | INVESTMENTS

Wealth Advisory to Unlock Your Potential

Kyle T. Gleich

www.wslife.com/agent/kgleich

Securities offered through W&S Brokerage Services, Inc. A Registered Broker-Dealer | Member FINRA and SIPC.

Member, Western & Southern Financial Group.

614-216-8099 • kyle.gleich@wslife.com

MARY WHITT, REALTOR®

614.306.3416MWHITT@CUTLERHOMES.COM

WWW.MARYWHITT.COM

FELLOW PARISHIONER

MARY WHITT, REALTOR®

614.306.3416MWHITT@CUTLERHOMES.COM

WWW.MARYWHITT.COM

FELLOW PARISHIONER

FELLOW PARISHIONER

MARY WHITT, REALTOR®

614.306.3416mwhitt@cutlerhomes.com • www.marywhitt.com