The choir of Washington Court House St. Colman of Cloyne Church, 219 S. North St., will join with a string quartet for a concert titled “In Memoriam – With a Smile” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 in honor of All Saints Day on Friday, Nov. 1 and All Souls Day the following day.
The performance will begin with the Requiem by Gabriel Faure, with soloists David Scott, baritone and choir director of Washington Court House High School, and Teresa Ford, soprano. It will conclude with four movements of contemporary composer John Rutter’s Requiem.
In explaining the program title, parish music director Craig Jaynes said, “For anyone who still carries fond memories of deceased loved ones, especially in the last year or two, this music is almost guaranteed to bring a smile. It contains some of the most beautiful melodies and lovely harmonies ever put down on paper.”’
There is no admission charge but a free-will offering can be made. There is ample parking on the streets and in the lots around the church.
St. Andrew hosts prayer service for the deceased
Columbus St. Andrew Church, 1899 McCoy Road, will be the site of a special service of Evening Prayer and song at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 in remembrance of loved ones who have passed away.
This service will include psalms, choral anthems, congregational hymns, readings and reflections of remembrance, hope and consolation within the Church’s celebration of Evening Prayer.
Relic of St. Thomas Aquinas to be venerated in Columbus
Columbus St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., will host the relics of St. Thomas Aquinas’s skull for public veneration on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8.
This is part of a tour of the relics throughout the Dominican Province of St. Joseph in celebration of the Dominican Order’s triple jubilee in honor of St. Thomas Aquinas that runs until January 2025.
The triple jubilee marks the 700th anniversary of the canonization of St. Thomas Aquinas (July 18, 2023); the 750th anniversary of his death (March 7, 2024); and the 800th anniversary of his birth in 2025.
Bishop to celebrate Feast of St. Cecilia
Bishop Earl Fernandes will visit Columbus St. Cecilia Church, 434 Norton Road, at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 for a Mass and musical program celebrating the feast of the parish’s patron saint, who also is the patron of music and musicians.
Music for the Mass will include selections from the Mass of St. John of God, composed in 1774 by Franz Joseph Haydn. Members of the parish choir and Ensemble Una Voce will sing, accompanied by organ and a small orchestra, directed by Dr. Caroline Salido-Barta.
Wonder of Eve presentation set for Nov. 10 at St. Michael
The lower meeting room of Worthington St. Michael Church, 5750 N. High St., will be the site at 1 p.m. for a presentation of The Wonder of Eve, an event designed to help young women understand how naturally amazing their bodies are and the impact their choices can have on their future health and fertility.
The program covers the design and function of the female body and reproductive system/menstrual cycles; a brief introduction to tracking cycles; and ways for young women to take care of themselves now to benefit them in the future.
Geared for young women in grades eight to 12 and their mothers, the program will be presented by a fertility care practitioner and features a 60-minute presentation followed by a question-and-answer session.
The cost is $20 per family and registration is required. To register or for questions, contact Emily Mauro at [email protected].
Newark St. Francis to host program on teen anxiety
A program titled Helping Anxious Teens Thrive will be presented in Johnson Hall of Newark St. Francis de Sales Church, 40 Granville St., at noon Sunday, Nov. 17.
The speaker is Jim Beckman, former director of evangelization and catechesis for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
“Parents, teens and families are meant to thrive – not be crippled by fear, anxiety, and stress,” he said. “The goal with this session is to help parents and teens know how to recognize issues they or their friends may be dealing with, but more importantly, provide some very practical things we can do to help, and even preventative actions we can take to get ahead of emotional issues before they even happen.”
The event is free and lunch will be provided with advance registration. For information and to RSVP, go to stfrancisparish.net/Register.
