BAPTISMS We have a new program in place for Baptismal Preparation if you are expecting or have had your first child. Also, if you need to schedule your child’s baptism, please call or email the parish office for details at 614-920-1563 or popejohn@sjxxiiiparish.org. Baptisms can be schedule at 12:00 noon for the second, third and fourth Sundays of the month.

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THE SCAMMERS ARE AT IT AGAIN Please know that Fr. O’Connor nor any staff person will send you an email or text message asking you to purchase something for them. These are scammers and use the priest’s names to get items purchased. Please do not answer or give them anything; just delete. We have had this going on for several years at different times so please do not buy anything. If we need something from anyone we will only talk with you personally. I (Regina) just received one from Fr. O’Connor as I was typing this for the bulletin. WARNING FROM THE COLUMBUS DIOCESE It appears that there are individu...

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LECTORS We are now permitting any Lector who is over 70 years old and in good health to Lector at one of the Sunday Masses. Please call or email the Parish Office at 614-920-1563 or popejohn@sjxxiiiparish.org to put your name on the schedule. We thank you for your understanding. The diocesan recommendation remains for those under 70, but Fr. O’Connor said that we can permit anyone older to Lector as long as they know the conditions.

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COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY You will see a new receptacle in the Gathering Space for the nonperishable food items needed at the Community Food Pantry. Each month, there will be a list of items needed for that month and also a list of items that are always needed. The lists are on the table in the Gathering Space. Thank you for your generosity for our brothers and sisters in need.

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INDEFINITE DISPENSATION FROM BISHOP BRENNAN To say these are trying times is kind of an understatement. In conjunction with the other Bishops of Ohio, Bishop Brennan has given us an indefinite dispensation from the obligation of attendance of Sunday Mass due to the continual upswing of the COVID-19 virus. Please take care of yourselves and others. We ask our savior Jesus Christ, as always, to help us through these unprecedented times.

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COVID-19:The Coronavirus, or COVID-19, has played havoc on all of our regularly scheduled Sacramental Celebration of Confirmation. Bishop Brennan had to cancel approximately 60 Confirmations in the diocese in the months of March, April and May. We have not been notified about any rescheduling but will keep everyone posted. Thank you so much for your understanding and patience as we adjust to the new normal. Our office hours until September will be from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Tuesday thru Friday. The diocese has asked us to work from home as much as possible to keep everyone as healthy as possible. We are answering all calls...

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God of justice, In Your wisdom, You create all people in Your image, without exception. Through Your goodness, open our eyes to see the dignity, beauty, and worth of every human being. Open our minds to understand that all Your children are brothers and sisters in the same human family. Open our hearts to repent of racist attitudes, behaviors, and speech which demean others. Open our ears to hear the cries of those wounded by racial discrimination, and their passionate appeals for change. Strengthen our resolve to make amends for past injustices and to right the wrongs of history. And fill us with courage that we might see...

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Pope Francis’ Prayer to Our Lady O Mary, you always shine on our path as a sign of salvation and of hope. We entrust ourselves to you,  Health of the Sick, who at the cross took part in Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith firm. You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need, and we are sure you will provide so that, as in Cana of Galilee, we may return to joy and to feasting after this time of trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform to the will of the Father and to do as we are told by Jesus, who has taken upon Himself our sufferings and carried our sorrows to lead us, through the cross, to...

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BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL: The Bishop’s Annual Appeal usually takes place during the month of May. This year, it will be taking place in July, so we thought we would give you a little notice that it will be coming.

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WELCOME BACK! Thank you for taking care to keep yourself and those around you safe. Please wear a mask; if you need one, let one of the Ushers know. We have a limited number available. We are trying to keep everything as germ free as possible. We are wiping down all of the pews and doorways,etc. after each Mass. We have closed off the bathrooms and are leaving the multi-generational bathroom open for emergencies and family use in order to keep everything as clean as possible for the safety of everyone. For the next several months, we will have changes in seating, social distancing and no stopping to chat in The Gathering S...

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FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION: As we begin our Liturgical celebrations, our First Friday Adoration will be after the 8:30 a.m. Mass until 10:00 a.m. for July, August and September. God willing, we will be back to a more normal schedule after that. 

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We will collect the RiceBowls when we return to our regular Mass schedule but in the meantime the Catholic Relief Services can accept donations at Catholic Relief Services,  1-877-435-7277, or Catholic Relief Services, CRS Rice Bowl, P.O. Box 17090, Baltimore, Maryland 21297-0303.  25% of all donations provide grant funds for local food pantries. Thanks so much.

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WEDNESDAY HOLY HOUR: We have a Holy Hour with Confessions at 6:00 p.m. every Wednesday evening. Fr. O’Connor and sometimes a visiting priest will be available for Confession during the hour. Please know that you can come for all or a short period of time to pray before the Eucharist.  

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