June 2021 Upcoming Events and Opportunities |
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Please watch for announcements at this time regarding public meetings. All dates and meetings are currently subject to change. Be safe and be well!
MEETING SCHEDULE AND PUBLICATION SCHEDULE
- Peace and Justice Meetings are the third Wednesday of each month, and as always all are welcome to attend.
- Peace and Justice Newsletter will be published monthly, reflecting ministry news and reports from the meetings and presentations.
June 16 Peace & Justice general and team meetings 7 PM in person Room #1
- St. Bartholomew Church currently via Zoom.
- Meetings are otherwise scheduled for Third Wednesday of the month
- Teams: Programming, Communications, Finance and Grants
- All are welcome to attend and become involved!
Fair Trade Sales Suspended until further notice
- coffee, tea, chocolate
- after all four Masses
- benefits after-school tutoring at St. Anne Parish, teacher salaries and snacks.
Sundays Weekly Hot Meal Site 4 - 6 pm, Meal Site Teams - meals are grab-and-go, volunteers needed!!
Sundays Women's Jail Ministry visits 1 - 3 pm, classes 6 - 8 pm currently suspended due to COVID-19
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Themes of Catholic Social Teachings by The United States
Conference of Catholic Bishops: Solidarity
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The United State Conference of Catholic Bishops describes the basics of our seven shared Catholic Social Teachings, and share quotes by popes and papal encyclicals, and related quotations from the books of the bible. On the topic of Solidarity, we are reminded, “We are one human family whatever our national, racial, ethnic, economic, and ideological differences. We are our brothers and sisters keepers, wherever they may be. Loving our neighbor has global dimensions in a shrinking world…Our love for all our sisters and brothers demands that we promote peace in a world surrounded by violence and conflict.”
If one member of Christ’s body suffers, all suffer. If one member is honored, all rejoice.
The love of God in us is witnessed to by our willingness to lay down our lives for others as Christ did for us.
The feature of this monthly newsletter is a timely review of the history and current relevance of the celebration of Juneteenth. Many of us have participated in studies and reading discussions related to the history of people of color in our nation, especially those who were enslaved.
"Juneteenth is a day of reflection, a day of renewal, a pride-filled day.
It is a moment in time taken to appreciate the African American experience.
It is inclusive of all races, ethnicities and nationalities - as nothing is more comforting than the hand of a friend."
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Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day, is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation - which had become official January 1, 1863.
How is Juneteenth observed in modern times? Today, Juneteenth is enjoying a phenomenal growth rate within communities and organizations throughout the country. Institutions such as the Smithsonian, the Henry Ford Museum and others have begun sponsoring Juneteenth-centered activities. In recent years, a number of local and national Juneteenth organizations have arisen to take their place alongside older organizations - all with the mission to promote and cultivate knowledge and appreciation of African American history and culture.
Juneteenth today, celebrates African American freedom and achievement, while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures. As it takes on a more national, symbolic and even global perspective, the events of 1865 in Texas are not forgotten, for all of the roots tie back to this fertile soil from which a national day of pride is growing.
The future of Juneteenth looks bright as the number of cities and states creating Juneteenth committees continues to increase. Respect and appreciation for all of our differences grow out of exposure and working together. Getting involved and supporting Juneteenth celebrations creates new bonds of friendship and understanding among us. This indeed brightens our future - and that is the Spirit of Juneteenth:
"But, if this part of our history could be told in such a way that those chains of the past, those shackles that physically bound us together against our wills could, in the telling, become spiritual links that willingly bind us together now and into the future - then that painful Middle Passage could become, ironically, a positive connecting line to all of us whether living inside or outside the continent of Africa"
- Tom Feelings
Ethnic Expo Series 2021
“A traditional favorite takes on a different format that can be enjoyed all summer long.”
Ethnic Expo will look a bit different this year, but the spirit of the celebration remains the same. Organizers are producing four smaller events designed to celebrate the heritage of the diverse groups of people who call Columbus home through authentic culinary, visual, and performing arts experiences.
The new format better accommodates physical distancing to ensure the safety of attendees, draws upon the expertise of local partners, and brings greater visibility and resources to existing celebrations.
- June 19 - Juneteenth - in partnership with Columbus/Bartholomew NAACP
- August 28 - Chinese Expo – in partnership with Columbus Chinese Association
- September 11 – Ganesh Festival - in partnership with Columbus Ganesh Mandal
- October 2 - Fiesta Latina – in partnership with Su Casa
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We Rose, a poem by Kristina Kay ©1996, Juneteenth.com
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We Rose
From Africa’s heart, we rose
Already a people, our faces ebon, our bodies lean,
We rose
Skills of art, life, beauty and family
Crushed by forces we knew nothing of, we rose
Survive we must, we did,
We rose
We rose to be you, we rose to be me,
Above everything expected, we rose
To become the knowledge we never knew,
We rose
Dream, we did
Act we must
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Bread for the World Offering of Letters
follow-up and steps beyond
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Hunger Weekend took place on the weekend of May 22 and 23, requesting that parishioners send an Offering of Letters to their legislators on the topic of ending child hunger. Parishioners were treated to an impassioned plea by Mike Spencer after all Masses, and were able to access step by step instructions in the bulletin, and in a video on the parish YouTube channel. Thank you to all who participated!
It is never too late to do participate, and it is very easy to do so. In under two minutes, all three legislators can be reached with a plea to end child hunger in our time. You may and should personalize your message to make it more effective. A button below takes you directly to bread.org and to the form.
You can also make a very personal plea to each one of your representatives on your own at any time, on any topic of importance to you; contact information can be found on their websites. Contacting our congress is easy and quick to do, and it is not a burden to them – it is part of their job. They expect to be the destination of citizens’ petitions, and they pay a staff to support this effort. As Christians, we all have the responsibility to work toward justice and peace through our government.
Representative Greg Pence 6th IN district
211 Cannon HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-3021
Senator Mike Braun
374 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington D.C. 20510
Phone: (202) 224-4814
Senator Todd Young
185 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-5623
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MISSION STATEMENT of ST. BARTHOLOMEW
PEACE AND JUSTICE MINISTRY
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The Peace and Justice Ministry recognizes the Church as the Body of Christ.
- The goal of Peace and Justice Ministry is to provide leadership to St. Bartholomew parishioners to help them witness the Good News of Jesus Christ.
- Through education, prayer, reflection and direct communication, it helps parishionersto be effective in communities at local, national, and international levels, thereby enabling them to achieve meaningful and effective social action.
VISION STATEMENT
Integrate Gospel values into our lives as disciples of Christ through Outreach, Justice, and Spirituality.
Our Challenge and Goal:
Assisting parishioners to align faith with daily life.
To live differently in society as a reflection of our faith.
Responsibilities
Advocacy: Advocate for social mission (Outreach, Justice, and Spirituality) within the Parish.
Volunteerism, Personal Involvement: Be a model of social mission and faith in action within the Parish.
Education: Assist in the development, implementation, and recruitment of program initiatives.
Outreach: Discern and provide leadership for parish involvement in local, national, and global justice outreach.
Financial Support: Assist with determination and allocation of monetary stewardship for parish justice outreach and other initiatives. Along with other members, ensure that funds are being used responsibly and as intended.
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We Are The Peace & Justice Ministry |
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- Chairperson Donna Keogh
- Programming Team: Steve Audretch
- Finance Team: David Harpenau
- Communications Team: Jan Banister
- Blood Drive: Greg Scherschel, coordinator
- Next drive Fall 2021
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Voter Registration: Steve Audretch coordinator
- Next drive TBD
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Ecumenical Assembly: Shireman Brown
- Pro-Life: Kelley Snoddy
- Giving Tree: Theresa Westerfeld, coordinator
- Meal Site: Susan Chandler,
- Sundays 4-6 PM
- Volunteers always welcome!
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- Friends of Haiti: Judy Harpenau, liaison
- Bread for the World Offering of Letters
- May 2021, Mike Spencer
- Bread for the World, Fr. Marty Peter, Convener
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Second Tuesdays 7 PM at First Presbyterian Church currently remote
- Indiana Abolition Coalition: Donna Keogh, liaison
- St. Vincent de Paul: Marilyn and Jim Clerc liaisons
- Women's Jail Ministry: Nancy Audretch, liaison
- Family Self Sufficiency: Jan Banister coordinator
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MISSION STATEMENT of ST. BARTHOLOMEW
PEACE AND JUSTICE MINISTRY
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St. Bartholomew Hot Meal Site |
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There is a hot meal provided in our community through Ecumenical Assembly each evening. On Sunday evenings the meal site is Saint Bartholomew School cafeteria.
The meal site coordinator for our parish, Susan Chandler, is hopeful that more teams and individuals will consider assisting with meals. Info here:
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Sun 5pm-6pm
- SAINT BARTHOLOMEW CATHOLIC CHURCH
Mon 5pm-6pm
- FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Mon 5pm-6pm
Tues 5pm-6pm
Wed 5pm-6pm
- COLUMBUS FREE METHODIST – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Wed.
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4th Wed 6-7 PM
Thurs 4:30pm-5pm
Fri 5pm-6pm
- FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
4th Fri 6pm-7pm
Sat 4pm-5pm (excluding the 3rd Sat)
2nd Sat 11:30am-12:30pm
- OGILVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
3rd Sat 4pm-5pm
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