Thursday, August 3rd, 7pm in Aquinas Hall: Frassati Scripture Study:

Join the Columbus Frassati as Father Jerome discusses this Sunday’s Scripture readings and their spiritual applications. Handouts will be provided with Scripture verses and insights, but all are encouraged to bring their Bibles, as well as any questions they may have regarding the passages. Afterwards, we will socialize at a local pub to be determined.

Link to the readings below. Refreshments will also be provided for those in attendance. All are welcome!

http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/080617.cfm

Thursday, August 10th, Theology on Tap Kickoff

Join us for the Columbus Catholic Young Adult Cookout / Theology on Tap Summer Kick-Off!  Enjoy provided dinner and drinks and get to know some other Catholic Young Adult Groups in the area.

Date: Thursday, August 10, 7pm-9pm
Location: The cafeteria at St. Christopher’s Church in Grandview
1420 Grandview Ave, Columbus, OH 43212

Young Adults 21+ (Please bring I.D) | $5 | Carpooling recommended

BBQ pulled pork, beer, wine and water will be provided. A vegetarian black bean burger option will be available. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share with the group (post what you will bring on the Facebook event).

Friday, August 11th Evening Canoe Trip:

We have booked a private evening canoe trip for Catholic young adults!  Meet up at Trapper John’s (7141 London-Groveport Road, Grove City, OH 43123) at 7pm to register before Trapper John’s staff takes our group upstream where we’ll embark on our canoe trip at 7:45pm.  The cost is $20.  Please rsvp (and invite a friend!) to columbusfrassatisociety@gmail.com or on Facebook and of course let us know if you have any questions.

Thursday, August 17th, Main Church and St. Patrick Hall: Mass and a Meal

Mass and a Meal is a new Frassati event which we will be holding on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Fr. Jerome will celebrate mass at 7pm and then we will have a potluck-style meal to follow in St. Patrick Hall which will be open at 6:30pm for food drop off. Each month volunteers will contribute to the potluck meal. Please fill out the form below with your RSVP and your potential dish contribution.  Please sign up early so that others know what and how much to bring – especially if you would like to help contribute to the main dish.

Mass and a Meal Sign-Up and Planning

Thursday, August 24th: Christ in the City: 7pm in the main church at St. Pat’s

Come adore Our Lord, receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (when Fr. Jerome has time to give some spiritual direction as well if desired), be uplifted by beautiful Taize chant sung by our choir, and join us for Dominican night prayer.  Refreshments at Claddagh Irish pub to follow.

Friday, August 25th The Tempest at Schiller Park:  

Meet up at the Brown Bag Deli (898 Mohawk Street, Columbus, OH 43206) to pick up dinner at 7pm before heading to Schiller Park in German Village for an evening of local theatre.  The Actors’ Theatre will perform Shakespeare’s masterpiece, The Tempest, in the park at 8pm.  Buy your ticket in advance online for $20 on the Actors’ Theater webpage, and don’t forget a lawn chair or a blanket!  http://theactorstheatre.org/2017-season/the-tempest/

For more Frassati events and possibly for more details, please follow our Columbus FrassatiSociety facebook page.

To be on our email list, simply send an email to: columbusfrassatisociety@gmail.com saying, “Add me!”

God bless,

Fr. Jerome

Saturday, June 10th: Ohio Machine Lacrosse: A Columbus Frassati Event

Boston Cannons at Ohio Machine

Last year, Ohio just missed out on the title, losing the final game to Denver by just one point. :-O Join us as we watch Ohio’s quest to get back to the playoffs. \o/

The game starts at 7pm, so we can show up at 6:15 to pickup tickets, walk to our seats, and/or anything else unforseen. There is also a post-game concert featuring New Method. We hope to see you all there!

Tickets: tiny.cc/StPatrickLax
UserID: FrassatiSoc17
Password: FrassatiSoc280

Questions can be directed to Andrew English:
614-376-0296; AEnglish@theohiomachine.com

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Monday, June 12th: Columbus Right to Life Banquet

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Friday, June 23rd – Sunday, June 25th: Frassati Summer Camping Trip

We’re going camping again!! We’ll be camping at Lake Hope State Park from Friday June 23rd- Sunday June 25th. The ca cost for the trip is $15 to cover the cost of food and camp site reservations. If you, for any reason, would like to go and are unable to afford to pay at this time, please indicate this below in the sign -up questionnaire or contact Martiana directly via Facebook message. We’d like a final count by Friday June 16th so that we can ensure that we have enough food and supplies for everyone attending. An email with specific details regarding the trip will be sent out the week of the event to those signed up.

Even if you’re not entirely sure as to whether or not you’ll be able to attend, please fill out the sign up questionnaire attached.

To rent a tent for that weekend, here’s a link that offers camping equipment rentals:

Camping Equipment Rentals

Sign Up Form

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For many more Frassati events, see and like our Columbus Frassati Society facebook page.

Thursday, June 1st, 7pm in Aquinas Hall: Frassati Sunday Scripture Study

Join the Columbus Frassati as Father Jerome discusses this Sunday’s Scripture readings and their spiritual applications. Handouts will be provided with Scripture verses and insights, but all are encouraged to bring their Bibles, as well as any questions they may have regarding the passages. Afterwards, we will socialize at a local pub to be determined.

Link to the readings below. Refreshments will also be provided for those in attendance. All are welcome!

Pentecost Sunday’s Readings
Thursday, June 8th, 7pm in Aquinas Hall: Continuing Adult Catechesis

After many years of teaching RCIA not to mention everything else, Fr. Boniface Endorf, OP, will begin sharing the fruits of his contemplation in a new adult catechesis series. The very first session on June 8th will be entitled “Christianity: A Bird’s Eye View”.  The talk will be 50 minutes long followed by a short break and Q&A.  For more information, see Pentecost Sunday’s parish bulletin, which can be found here:

St. Patrick Church Sunday Bulletins

Thursday, June 15th, 7pm in Aquinas Hall: How Could Hell Possibly Exist?

Dare we hope that all men be saved?  This is a serious question asked by a serious theologian.  How could hell possibly exist anyway?  Which one of you, wicked as you are, would wish eternal misery upon your worst enemy?  Even if you do (which is a serious sin, by the way…) how could He Who Is Love Himself positively will much less permit anyone to go there – even if the sinner himself or herself adamantly willed it?  What exactly does Sacred Scripture say about hell?  What exactly does the catechism say? What do we know for sure?  And what should we make of various visions of hell given to various saints and mystics (e.g., the children of Fatima, St. Theresa of Avila, St. Faustina, etc.) throughout the centuries?

These questions and more will (hopefully) be answered in Aquinas Hall on June 15th.  Refreshments at Claddagh’s will follow.

Monday, June 19th: Main Church and Aquinas Hall: Mass and a Meal

Mass and a Meal is a new Frassati event which we’re planning to hold on Mondays. Fr. Jerome will celebrate mass at 7pm and then we will have a potluck-style meal to follow in St. Patrick’s Patrick Hall. Patrick Hall will be open at 6:30pm for food drop off in Patrick Hall. Each month we’ll have a volunteer provide a ‘main course’ for the meal. The Core Team will work to provide the main course for the first month, but beverages, side dishes, and desserts will be left to those attending. Please fill out the form below with your RSVP and your potential dish contribution.

Mass and a Meal Sign-Up and RSVP

Thursday, June 22nd: Christ in the City: 7pm in the main church at St. Pat’s

Come adore Our Lord, receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (when Fr. Jerome has time to give some spiritual direction as well if desired), be uplifted by beautiful Taize chant sung by our choir, and join us for Dominican night prayer.  Refreshments and karaoke at Claddagh (I tried to stop them) to follow.
For many more Frassati events, including our upcoming camping trip, please see and like our Columbus Frassati Society facebook page.

To be included on our email list, just send me an email: frjerome@stpatrickcolumbus.org.

The Columbus Frassati Society is getting bigger and better every day.  Invite a friend!

God bless,

Fr. Jerome

Thursday, May 4th, 7pm in Aquinas Hall: Frassati Scripture Study

We will be beginning our new Frassati Scripture Study this week.  I hope and expect that this will soon become one of the most popular Frassati events of all.  We will be discussing next Sunday’s readings, which can be found here: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050717.cfm

Feel free to read the readings beforehand and perhaps even pray with them and study them beforehand.  But in any case, know that I and others will be doing that, and come for what should be a very enjoyable and fruitful discussion.  Refreshments at a local pub to follow.

Thursday, May 11th, 7pm at El Vaquero: Theology on Tap

We will be joining up with Columbus Theology on Tap at El Vaquero Restaurant, 3230 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202 at 7pm for “An Evening with American Saints” hosted by Fr. Nicholas Droll. Father Nicholas Droll will discuss the lives and heroic virtue of several Saints who helped form and continue to sanctify the Church in the United States.  (Please see the Columbus Theology on Tap facebook page for more details.)

Thursday, May 18th, 7pm in Aquinas Hall: The New Evangelization
“What is the New Evangelization and why should I care?”  This will be the title of the talk I will be giving this month in Aquinas Hall (at St. Pat’s).  What is the New Evangelization?  What is new about it?  How does it concern me?  Can I really participate in it, and if so, how?  Why should I really care about this?  These questions and more will be answered during and/or after the talk.  Refreshments and fellowship at a local pub to follow.

Thursday, May 25th: Christ in the City: 7pm in the main church at St. Pat’s

Come adore Our Lord, receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, be uplifted by beautiful Taize chant sung by our choir, join us for Dominican night prayer.  Refreshments at a local pub to follow.

For more Frassati events, see our facebook page and send me an email (zeilerop@gmail.com) to be added to our Frassati email list (where several more service and social events will be announced).

God bless,

Fr. Jerome

Thursday, April 6th, 7:00pm in Aquinas Hall: Catholic Conversations*

We will be continuing reading the book, “I Believe in Love” by Fr. Jean C. D’Elbee, beginning with chapter 3.  “This spiritual classic has long been beloved by Catholics for its wondrous distillation of the teaching of St. Therese of Lisieux into a reader-friendly set of meditations.”  *Please note that we have moved to Aquinas Hall.

Thursday, April 13th: Holy Thursday

7pm to Midnight: Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Eucharistic Procession, and Adoration.

11:30pm: Sermo Dominicus (Reading of the Lord’s Last Discourse: John:14-17)
Thursday, April 20th : Talk by  Fr. Jerome at 7pm in Aquinas Hall at St. Pat’s

I’ll be giving a talk entitled, “Let’s Get Personal.”  The talk will be about how to have a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit who comes to us as Guest, Director, Gift, and Artist.  The reflections will be taken in part from a classic work on the Holy Spirit, “The Sanctifier”, by Archbishop Luis M. Martinez.

Thursday, April 27th: Christ in the City: 7pm in the main church at St. Pat’s

Come adore Our Lord, receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, be uplifted by beautiful Taize chant sung by our choir, join us for Dominican night prayer, and then join us for refreshments and fellowship at a local pub.
For Frassati social and service events, sign up to be on our email list (top right corner) and/or like our Facebook page.

Thursday, March 2nd, 7:00pm in Aquinas Hall: Catholic Conversations*

We will be continuing reading the book, “I Believe in Love” by Fr. Jean C. D’Elbee, beginning with chapter 2.  “This spiritual classic has long been beloved by Catholics for its wondrous distillation of the teaching of St. Therese of Lisieux into a reader-friendly set of meditations.”  *Please note that we are moving to Aquinas Hall.

Thursday, March 9th: Theology on Tap: 7pm at El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

We will be joining Columbus Theology on Tap for the next ToT talk at El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant, 3230 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus OH 43202.  Please see the Columbus Theology on Tap facebook page for more details.

Thursday, March 16th : Solemnity of St. Patrick Parish Celebration

Please join us for a special Mass at 6:30pm in honor of our Patron, St. Patrick, followed by a solemn torch-lit procession to the Litany of Irish Saints accompanied by pipes and drums (weather permitting).  Stay afterward for our traditional Irish Tea Party in Patrick and Aquinas Halls!

Thursday, March 23rd: Christ in the City: 7pm in the main church at St. Pat’s

Come adore Our Lord, receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, be uplifted by beautiful Taize chant sung by our choir, join us for Dominican night prayer, and then join us for refreshments and fellowship at a local pub.
For more Frassati events, please sign up to be on our mailing list in the top right corner of this webpage and see our  Columbus Frassati Society facebook page.

God bless,

Fr. Jerome

Thursday, February 2nd, 6:30pm, St. Patrick Church: Candlemas (Catholic Conversations is canceled due to Candlemas.)

Come join the Dominican Fathers for the Mass of Our Lord’s Presentation in the Temple with the Blessing of Candles, a Candlelight Procession through the Church, traditional Dominican Chant, and the Oblatio candelarum (a special Dominican custom).  See our website for more details: http://www.stpatrickcolumbus.org/

Thursday, February 9th: Theology on Tap: 7pm at El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

We will be joining Columbus Theology on Tap for the next ToT talk at El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant, 3230 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus OH 43202.  I, Fr. Jerome Zeiler, OP, will be giving the talk this month.  It will entitled, “How to Get out of a Spiritual Slump.”  Very useful info!  Please see the Columbus Theology on Tap facebook page for more details.

Thursday, February 16th : Talk by  at 7pm in Aquinas Hall at St. Pat’s

The title of the next talk will be “The History, Practice and Spirituality of the Liturgy of the Hours.”  Michael Murphy, a member of the Lay Fraternity of St. Dominic, will be giving the talk.  This would be a great time to discover one way in which so many  members of the laity have benefited so greatly from participating in the Liturgy of the Hours, the prayer of the Church finding its first origins in the Acts of the Apostles.  The Q&A session afterwards would also be a great time to ask Michael questions about the Lay Fraternity of St. Dominic.  It made a blessed (soon to be a saint) out of Pier Giorgio Frassati after all…  Maybe God is calling you too!

Thursday, February 23rd: Christ in the City: 7pm in the main church at St. Pat’s

Come adore Our Lord, receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, be uplifted by beautiful Taize chant sung by our choir, join us for Dominican night prayer, and then join us for refreshments and fellowship at a local pub.

For other yet to be scheduled service and social events, check out and like our facebook page: Columbus Frassati Society.  Also, please don’t forget to sign up for our email list (in the top right corner of the home page of this website) if you have not done so already!

Thursday, January 5th: Catholic Conversations: 7pm in Aquinas Hall at St. Pat’s

Join us as we begin a new book, “I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Therese of Lisieux,” by Fr. Jean D’Elbee.  “This spiritual classic has long been beloved by Catholics for its wondrous distillation of the teaching of St. Therese of Lisieux into a reader-friendly set of meditations.  I Believe in Love has helped countless souls embark on the way to the Father.  It will help you focus on Him throughout each day, rest in Him amid your troubles, and live joyfully with Him at every moment.”  You do not need to read the material beforehand.  Fr. Jerome will present a casual “cliff-notes” version of the book, but attendees may interject with their own comments or questions at any time.  5 copies will be available for purchase for $15.

Thursday, January 12th: Theology on Tap: 7pm at El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

We will be joining Columbus Theology on Tap for the next ToT talk at El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant, 3230 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus OH 43202.  Please see the Columbus Theology on Tap facebook page for more details.

Thursday, January 19th : Talk by Fr. Jerome at 7pm in Aquinas Hall at St. Pat’s

The title of the next talk will be “What is Marian Consecration?”  Fr. Jerome will share reflections on the nature of Marian Consecration as understood by St. Louis De Montfort and St. Maximilian Kolbe.  He will also share personal stories about how being consecrated to Mary changed his own life.  The talk will most likely be followed by an extended Q&A session (as many people have a lot of questions about the true nature of Marian Consecration).  All of your questions will be answered!

Thursday, January 26th: Christ in the City: 7pm in the main church at St. Pat’s

Come adore Our Lord, receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, be inspired by beautiful Taize chant sung by our choir, and join us for Compline, followed by refreshments and fellowship at Claddagh Irish Pub.

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DECEMBER EVENTS

Thursday, December 1st: Catholic Conversations: 7pm in the parish library at St. Pat’s

Join us as continue, “Fill these Hearts” by Christopher West.  (We only have 2 books still available for purchase.)  Refreshments at a local pub will follow.

 Thursday, December 8th: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

Theology on Tap is cancelled due to the fact that many will need to attend an evening mass on this Solemnity which is a Holy Day of Obligation.

Thursday, Decmeber 15th : Christ in the City: 7pm in the main church at St. Pat’s

Christ in the City has been moved to the third Thursday this month due to Christmas.  Come adore Our Lord, come to confession, and be inspired by beautiful Taize chant sung by our choir. Then join us for night prayer followed by refreshments at Claddagh Irish Pub.

Thursday, December 22nd: Two Days before Christmas!

Come, Lord Jesus!  Fill these hearts!

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