The annual White Mass sponsored by the Catholic Medical Association (CMA) of Central Ohio will be celebrated at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, the Feast of St. Luke, the evangelist and physician, at the Columbus St. Thomas More Newman Center, 64 W. Lane Ave.
Bishop Earl Fernandes will be principal celebrant. Concelebrants will be Father Adam Streitenberger, director of the center, and Father Bob Penhallurick, pastor of Hilliard St. Brendan the Navigator Church, who is chaplain of the local CMA chapter and has a Master’s degree in bioethics.
It is known as the White Mass because of the white outfits worn by medical professionals and the white vestments worn at Mass for the feast day.
Seasons of Hope announces next sessions
The next six-week group of sessions sponsored by the Seasons of Hope Bereavement Ministry will take place on Sundays from Oct. 9 to Nov. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Worthington St. Michael Church, 5750 N. High St.
The sessions, sponsored by the parishes of the North High Deanery, are for anyone suffering from the loss of a loved one and looking for friends to share in the grief and healing process. Any appropriate COVID protocols will be followed.
To register, call Karen Droll at (614) 582-8848, or e-mail her at ksdroll@gmail.com. Registrations will be taken through Sunday, Oct. 23.
Recently ordained priest to speak at luncheon club
Father Paul Marich, OP, a Youngstown native who was ordained as a priest of the Dominican order this past May, will speak on his journey toward ordination on Friday, Oct. 7 at the monthly meeting of the Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club.
The meeting will follow the 11:45 a.m. Mass at Columbus St. Patrick Church, 280 S. Grant Ave., where Father Marich is parochial vicar.
Free parking is available in the Columbus State Community College Grant Avenue parking lot (25-S), across the street the church. No reservations are necessary. A $12 donation for the lunch and meeting is suggested.
The November lunch on Friday, Nov. 4 will feature Army Major Gen. (Ret.) Edward J. Mechenbier speaking on his nearly six years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam.
The October luncheon will be sponsored by Able Printing. Contact Jim Gernetzke at jimgernetzke@noslumine.com if you are interested in sponsoring a future luncheon.
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church to host
Midwest Regional Holy Spirit Conference
Alecia Hartle, executive director of Pentecost Today USA, will be the featured presenter at the Midwest Regional Holy Spirit Conference on Saturday, Oct. 15 at Columbus Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 5225 Refugee Road.
Hartle’s topic will be past, present and future work of the Holy Spirit in the Church and world today. The one-day conference runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There is a $10 fee to cover lunch. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/midwest-holy-spirit-conference-tickets-429896521067
For more information, go to www.ccrcolumbus.org or call Pat Shroyer at 614-886-8266.
Ss. Augustine & Gabriel celebrates friends, family Mass
Columbus Ss. Augustine & Gabriel Church, 1550 E. Hudson St., will celebrate its autumn Friends and Family Mass on Sunday, Oct. 16, followed by a potluck. All current and past parishioners and former students of St. Augustine and St. Gabriel schools are invited.
Holy Cross to sponsor church tour next month
Columbus Holy Cross Church, 204 S. 5th St., is sponsoring a tour of the church building from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13.
The church, built in 1833, is Columbus’ oldest house of worship.
“First-time visitors to Holy Cross are frequently awed by the splendor which they experience when they enter the church,” said Father Michael Gentry, its pastor. “Their reaction is understandable. Holy Cross Church presents a worship space of visual magnificence.
“Parishioners may perhaps take somewhat for granted what they see on a regular basis. But an opportunity to give conscious attention to what has long been familiar can hopefully make it possible to see the same things anew in a deeper and more appreciative way.”
Tour participants will be given an explanation of symbolism and significant details in its artwork, highlighting what is unique and unusual and even pointing out a major blooper. The tour will include biblical and theological commentary.
Refreshments will be served in the parish center after the presentation. If you are planning to attend, an RSVP to matthews9244@sbcglobal.net would be appreciated, but not necessary.
Christ the King reunion planned in November
The Columbus Christ the King School Class of 1970 will hold a reunion from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5.
Contact Rick Boone for more details at 614-563-6854 or moonjuice56@gmail.com.