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Saint
Joseph Cathedral's Internet Newsletter
Volume 1, Issue 1: December 2002
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In this Issue
1. Announcements
2. Upcoming Events
3. For Sale
4. Staff and Parishioner Profile
1. Announcements
Birth Announcement: Demera Harrison
Xavier and Sherry are the proud parents of a
newborn baby girl. Demera was born on June 28th at 2:00am. At birth Demera weighed
6.5 pounds and was 19 inches tall. Demera joins sisters Taylor and Kenedi and
brother Xavier III (Trae). Congratulations to the Harrison family!
Matrimony Announcement: Jennifer Beharry and Adam Brunelle
Jennifer and Adam met at Denison University. They started dating on Friday,
September 13, 1996 while Adam was a freshman and Jennifer a senior. Six
years later, they celebrated their anniversary by getting married the next
day. There was no doubt as to who they wanted to marry them, Fr. Mike had
known them since before they started dating. He had been the Chaplain at
Denison while they were in school there. The couple was married at St.
Joseph's on September 14th at 11 am. Jennifer works for the Ohio
Bicentennial Commission as the Central Ohio Regional Representative and Adam
is an audio engineer with Live Technologies.
Exquisite Paintings Grace the Cathedral
With Jesus being the head of the church and Saint Joseph Cathedral the head of a family of parishes, it was quite appropriate that Bishop James A. Griffin chose The Holy Family as the subject of this fine work of art. These beautiful paintings depict Jesus as teacher, Mary his mother, Joseph her husband. Two additional portraits containing four angels, all interpreted in the traditional seventeenth century Flemish/Dutch style, flow in a panorama across the Cathedral apse for all to admire. The talented artist, Grzegorz Kucharski immigrated to this country from Poland approximately 20 years ago. Mr. Kucharski has more than 11 years of training in the visual arts and graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow, Poland. He is presently working as an artist with the Columbus architectural firm of Acock and Associates. This “modern day Michelangelo” spent most of his time painting while standing on scaffolding. Mr. Kucharski often worked on the paintings while they were lying sideways therefore he too had to lie on his side in order to complete his work. We are both honored and inspired by these exquisite paintings that grace our Cathedral walls.
Antique Credenza Donated to
Saint Joseph Cathedral
Mrs. Virginia Kaps, wife of the late Mr. Charles Thomas Kaps, has donated the lovely large credenza in the Narthex. The credenza is a perfect fit for the back wall in the Narthex. We will use this antique piece specifically for the gifts to be brought to the altar. The credenza was used in Mr. Kap’s law firm office of Fontana, Ward & Kaps for 30 years. Special gratitude is extended to Mrs. Kaps and her children; Charles, Dennis, Martin, Michael and Minnie Rose for their most generous gift, which will enhance the beauty of Saint Joseph Cathedral.
2. Upcoming Events
December 9:
Church cleaning at 6:30 PM. More details to follow in the Cathedral bulletin.
December 15 at 3:00 PM
The Cathedral Choir and Scola join
forces with the Lancaster Chorale, the Cathedral’s Choral Ensemble in
Residence, to perform this annual concert of Advent and Christmas Music. The
music of Samuel Scheidt, Herbert Howells, Leo Nestor, David Willcocks and
other will be featured. The Cathedral Brass will share in the festivities that
will include opportunities for the audience to join the choirs in music of the
season. A suggested donation of $10.00 will be collected at the door.
3. For Sale
ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE DIOCESE OF COLUMBUS BOOK
Copies are available for only $25.00. Think about your friends and family with
the upcoming holiday season, they would make a delightful Christmas gift!
You can purchase your book online through Saint Joseph Cathedral website
www.saintjosephcathedral.org, call the parish secretary, Katie
Finneran Slattery to reserve your copy or from any member of the parish
council. Checks should be made out to Saint Joseph Cathedral.
4. Staff and Parishioner
Profile: Father Mike Gribble, Rector of Saint Joseph Cathedral
Father Mike Gribble
Every issue we plan to profile a
member of the Cathedral clergy, staff, and parishioners. We would like your
help in picking out who to profile. Drop us an e-mail to
webmaster@saintjosephcathedral.org with the name and e-mail address and/or
phone number of someone you would like us to profile (it can even be
yourself).
Father Mike joined the Cathedral
in 2000. We recently caught up with him and asked some questions about
himself. We hope you'll get to know Father Mike a little better from this
interview.
1. When is your birthday?
February 7th of the last century.
2. Education?
St. Francis de Sales grade school, Newark Catholic High School, BS & MA in Education at Ohio State University. MDiv. The Catholic University of America.
3. Favorite Holiday?
With out a doubt - Christmas. I have many fond family memories of this season. Also, it is the time we remember that we are never alone in our human condition because God choose to be one with us in all of our humanity: our joys and our sorrows, our triumphs and our losses; our health and our sickness; our living and our dying.
4. Favorite Food?
Any kind of comfort food served with mashed potatoes!
5. Favorite Restaurant?
The one I probably go the most to is the Athletic Club, I just wish I could make it up to the floor with the exercise equipment!
6. Favorite drink?
I drink a lot of coffee. Alcohol would be Scotch.
7. Favorite Music
Performer?
I like all kinds of music from Country to Classical; Big Bands to Broadway. Consequently, there is no one favorite performer.
8. Favorite Movie?
I don’t get to many movies, I am not sure why. I like the popular movies of the Christmas season: Miracle on 34th Street, White Christmas, Bells of St. Mary’s, The Grinch That Stole Christmas, Meet Me In St. Louis.
9. Favorite Motto?
“Deus Providebit” God will provide.
10. Hobbies?
I enjoy working in the yard, boating, and driving around in my Jeep.
11. Where have you lived?
I was born in Zanesville, Ohio because mom wanted a Catholic hospital and my aunt was a nurse there. I was raised in Newark, Ohio. Taught 7th & 8th grades at St. Francis de Sales in Newark. I moved to Columbus and taught at Bishop Ready High School. I moved to Redondo Beach, CA and taught for LA Public Schools. I moved back to Ohio and taught School for Reynoldsburg Public Schools. I entered the seminary and moved to Washington D.C. 12. Where have you traveled? My favorite area is New England especially Maine. I also frequently visit California. I have been to Hawaii, most of the typical European countries, Israel. I will be going to Rome for an extended period of studies.
13. What parishes have
you been assigned to?
My first assignment was Sacred Heart in New Philadelphia, next I went to Groveport, St. Mary’s (While there I was assigned to Wehrle High School). My first pastorate was Holy Rosary/St. John’s in Columbus on South Ohio Avenue. Before coming to the Cathedral I was pastor of St. Edward the Confessor in Granville, Oh.
14. What is the best
thing you like about being a priest?
Being a priest makes me very happy for a number of reasons. First there is the spiritual dimension especially the celebration of the Eucharist. Second is the fact that people invite you into their lives at the most sacred of times: when they are in love, when they have a baby, when they have sinned and are sorry, when there has been a death of a loved one. Being a priest means that you will be invited into the most intimate times of peoples lives.
15. What is the worst
thing?
I don’t think that I have come across it yet. One thing that is hurtful is the “good-byes” when you have to leave an assignment... but then that is off set by all the new “Hellos”.
16. If you were stranded
on a desert island, what one item in addition to the Holy Bible would you like
to have with you?
I have said that if I were stranded on a desert island, I would want just three books: Bible, Moby Dick, and Huckleberry Finn.
17. What did you have for
breakfast today?
I am ashamed to admit it but coffee and tomato juice.
Father Mike's Bio:
Occupational History
2000 to present Rector of St. Joseph Cathedral, Columbus, OH Roman Catholic Chaplain at Ohio Dominican College
1998 to present Associate Judge for Tribunal of the Diocese of Columbus
1998 to present Parochial Examiner for Diocese of Columbus
1997 to present Director of Continuing Education for Priest of Diocese
1992 to 2000 Pastor of St. Edward the Confessor Granville, OH
1985 to 1992 Pastor of Holy Rosary/ St. John, Columbus, OH
1991 to 2000 Roman Catholic Chaplain at Denison University
1983 to 1985 Associate at St. Mary’s Church, Groveport, OH
Teacher at Wherle High School, Columbus, OH
1981 to 1983 Associate at Sacred Heart Church, New Philadelphia, OH
1981 to present Chaplain for Single Again Ministry (Divorced & Widowed)
Summer of 1980 Deacon at St. Paul’s Church, Westerville, OH
1980 to 1981 Deacon at St. Ignatius Church, Oxenhill, MD
1979 to 1980 Chaplain at National Institutes of Health, Washington D.C.
1975 to 1977 Teacher of English & Developmental Reading, Reynoldsburg, OH
1974 to 1975 Teacher of Special Education, Los Angeles, CA
1968 to 1974 Teacher of English, Bishop Ready High School, Columbus, OH
Chairperson of the Humanities Program
1965 to 1968 Teacher of English, Reading, Science , St. Francis de Sales,
Newark, OH
Educational Background
All but dissertation for a Ph.D. at Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
1981 M. Div. at Catholic University of America, Washington D.C.
1972 M.A. at Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
1969 B.S. at Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
1986 Summer at Xavier University, New Orleans, LA
(Black Theology Courses)
1961 &1962 Summers at John Carroll University, Cleveland, OH
1963 Summer at College of Steubenville, OH, Steubenville, OH
Activities & Memberships
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
Catholic University Alumni Association The Ohio State University Alumni Association Former Board Member of Licking County Health Clinic Former Teacher of Ethics at COTC Former Vicar Forane for Knox/Licking Vicariate Former Board Member of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Licking County Member of the Board for St. John’s Learning Center Member of Downtown Columbus Ministerium Member of the Discovery District Board Board Member of Race Relations Vision Council for United Way Member of Mayor’s (Columbus) Religious Advisory Council Knight of the Holy Sepulchre
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