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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service

YANGON, MYANMAR – Before ending his visit to Myanmar, Pope Francis turned to the nation’s young Catholics, urging them to pursue lives of faith, hope and love. He celebrated Mass Nov. 30 in Yangon’s Saint Mary Cathedral. Thousands of young people filled the gardens surrounding the cathedral, hoping for a close-up encounter with the pope. In his homily, Pope Francis, whose 81st birthday was less than three weeks away, said he wanted to speak to the young as a grand- father. The Bible, he told them, “asks us to think about our place in God’s plan” and to proclaim God’s love and mercy. “As messengers of this good news, you are ready to bring a word of hope to the church, to your own country, and to the wid- er world.” he said. “You are ready to bring good news to your suffer- ing brothers and sisters who need your prayers and your solidari- Pope Francis greets young people after celebrating Mass with youths Nov. 30 at St. Mary Cathedral in Yangon, Myanmar. ty, but also your enthusiasm for CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters. human rights, for justice and for the growth of that love and peace prayer. And he encouraged them people. “So, share with him all ruckus, to ask questions that which Jesus brings.” to rely on the help of the saints, that you hold in your hearts: your make people think,” he said. “And Pope Francis’ grandfatherly who were men and women who fears and your worries as well as don’t worry if sometimes you feel advice to them was to find a place made mistakes, but learned to your dreams and your hopes. that you are few and far between. away from the noise and distrac- trust in God’s mercy. Finally, Pope Francis told them, The Gospel always grows from tions of modern life where they “You know that Jesus is full of be young and be bold. small beginnings. So, make your- could learn to listen to God in mercy,” the pope told the young “Do not be afraid to make a selves heard.”

Lighting Advent Wreaths

raditionally, Advent wreaths are con- structed of a circle of evergreen branch- Tes into which four candles are inserted, representing the four weeks of Advent. Ideally, three candles are purple and one is rose, but white candles also can be used. The purple candles symbolize the prayer, penance and preparatory sacrifices and good works undertaken at this time. The rose candle is lit on the third Sunday, Gaudete Sunday, when the priest also wears rose vestments at Mass. Gaudete Sunday is the Sunday of re- joicing because the faithful have arrived at the midpoint of Advent when their preparation is now half over and they are close to Christmas. The progressive lighting of the candles sym- bolizes the expectation and hope surrounding our Lord’s first coming into the world and the anticipation of his second coming to judge the living and the dead. n U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops - www.usccb.org. 2 December 10, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic December 10, 2017 3

Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more Border immersion experience puts human Jesus comes in history, mystery news on the cost in immigration issues website and glory By Steve Gust The Sooner Catholic The season of Advent prepares us to welcome Jesus Jesus reminds us that By Sooner Catholic Staff Christ who comes in history, mystery and glory. What whatever we do or fail Seeing first-hand the human does that mean? to do to the least ones, Additional coverage of cost of immigration has been a Jesus of Nazareth is an historical figure. He is not we do or fail to do to Church and archdiocesan learning experience for Rachel a myth. During these weeks of Advent leading to him (Mt. 25:31-46). He news and events, only on Jones, Spanish teacher at Mount Christmas, most of our attention is focused on Jesus’ is truly and mysterious- www.soonercatholic.org. Saint Mary Catholic High School coming in history. More than 2,000 years ago Jesus ly present in our daily in Oklahoma City. was born of the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem of Judea. encounters with one an- Archbishop Paul S. Coakley a To send photos, event Recently, she was part of a Bor- The accounts of his birth are preserved in the Gos- other, especially with the information or story ideas, pels. The word became flesh and dwelt among us. poor and vulnerable. In this parable, we are reminded der Immersion Experience spon- The Eternal Son of the Father truly became a human that each person who suffers has a claim on our love e-mail [email protected]. sored by the Sisters of Mercy of being. Jesus’ sojourn and saving mission among us and mercy. Just as Jesus has shown mercy to us, we the Americas. a began at a particular time and place. On Dec. 25, we are to show mercy to one another. Advent Day of Recol- The Border Immersion Expe- celebrate the Solemnity of the Nativity, Jesus’ birth in Pope Francis has made it a hallmark of his pontifi- lection Young men in high rience was organized by Sister history. cate to spotlight the plight of migrants and refugees. school or college, who are of Mercy Kathleen Erickson and On Dec. 3, the First Sunday of Advent, the focus These are certainly among the least of our brothers considering the priesthood, Columbian Fr. Bob Mosher. was on another “advent” or and sisters. Forced by fear, vi- join together for a day of Since 1991, Sister Kathleen has coming of Jesus, his Second olence or economic necessity to prayer and reflection, 9 served communities on the United Coming. As we profess in the leave their homes and loved ones, a.m.- 1 p.m. Thurs., Dec. States-Mexico border, and since Creed, we believe that “he will they live as strangers in foreign 21. at the Catholic Pastoral 2009, she has worked on social come again in glory to judge lands without security or even the Center in OKC. RSVP to justice issues with the Sisters of the living and the dead, and his most basic requirements of human (405) 721-9351 by Dec. 19. Mercy in Omaha, Neb. Kingdom will have no end.” Con- dignity. During the immersion experi- cerning this coming, we know These might be persecuted ence, Jones visited El Paso as well neither the day nor the hour. Christians from Syria, they might as the border town Cuidad Juarez. In anticipation of his expected be Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar She said the contrast between the return, our attitude ought to be or DACA children in our parishes two cities couldn’t be any more vigilance. We must watch and and schools. We are witnessing stark. wait in expectant hope. Though the most massive movement of “El Paso is a beautiful city with he was born in human weak- refugees and migrants since the beautiful lawns and across the Yet, she wasn’t totally pre- Rachel Jones, Spanish teacher at ness, he will return in majesty Second World War. bridge in the barrio is absolute pared for what she saw. Mount Saint Mary Catholic High School and power, and his reign will be To our shame, we have to ac- poverty,” she said. She was told immigration in Oklahoma City, paricipates in a Bor- Working in the Capitol Hill area der Immersion Experience in El Paso established forever. knowledge that the default re- has slowed from Mexico, but Between his first coming in sponse in our society often is @archokc of Oklahoma City, the teacher is and Cuidad Juarez. Photos provided. increased from Honduras and history and his return in glory, to politicize the plight of these aware of some of the challeng- El Salvador. The reasons are there is another “advent,” his vulnerable persons. Rather than es of immigration, including the tion and poverty. volved,” she said. coming in mystery. Jesus comes responding in faith to their suffer- Archdiocese of DACA program of Deferred Action familiar for those who study the Seeking a better life for their Part of that problem is at de- to us in mystery, especially ing and recognizing the dignity of Oklahoma City for Childhood Arrivals. She found issue. An illegal drug trade with children, Jones said, many leave tention centers where fathers are when we celebrate the sacra- these men, women and children, out about the border immersion people in the United States leads their homeland. separated from children. Arquidiócesis de ments. He comes to us veiled we first consider the potential po- to increased power for drug car- “I had seen it as political issue “They can’t even get legal repre- Oklahoma City program in September and signed under the appearance of bread litical consequences of our actions on for the trip, which was held in tels. That triggers more violence in before, but there is a sentation there because it’s and wine as often as we cele- (or inactions). Migrants and refu- early November. nations already rife with corrup- real human factor in- continued on page 4 brate the Eucharist! gees are not our enemies. They are our brothers and Faith, hope and love urge us to prepare our hearts sisters. They are Jesus’ mysterious presence among to welcome him worthily every time we receive this us. precious sacrament. But, he also comes to us in the Part of the narrative of Christmas is the plight of Scriptures, especially when his word is proclaimed in the Holy Family forced to flee their homeland at the Archbishop blesses new statues at Epiphany the liturgy or when we devoutly read and reflect on murderous threats of King Herod. Jesus became a his word in the Bible. He is present to us in mystery vulnerable refugee to restore us to our true home- By Judy Hilovsky Jesus and greet Mary. Archbishop Coakley, who presid- ley said. “Jesus, the eternal son of in our encounters with one another, especially when land. The Sooner Catholic “Mary is depicted as handing ed at the Christ the King Mass at God, came down into the womb of we meet him “in the distressing disguise of the poor,” May this season of Advent open our minds and Jesus to the Wise Men, symbol- Epiphany prior to the dedication. the Virgin Mary. After his birth, he as Saint Teresa of Calcutta used to say. hearts to welcome Christ’s merciful coming to us in To celebrating 40 years as a izing her giving him to the whole After Mass, parishioners gathered was made known to the shepherds In the well-known parable of the last judgment, history, mystery and glory. parish Father Stephen Bird and world and to each of us,” Father on the east side of the church in of the area and the Wise Men who parishioners at Epiphany of the Bird said. came from afar, re- Lord Catholic Church in northwest Shelley Kolman Smith, vealing himself to be Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar Oklahoma City commissioned a the sculptor from Poet- the King and Savior set of bronze life-size statues of the ry, Texas, was present to of all nations. The The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. Wise Men arriving to honor infant witness the blessing by church recognizes in Dec. 10 – Advent Lessons and Carols, 5 p.m., The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mary the model of the Dec. 12 – Blessing of Radio Guadalupe, 7 a.m., St. Paul the Apostle, Del City In this Advent of expectation path and the prac- Dec. 12 – Department directors meeting, 10 a.m., Catholic Pastoral Center draw us together in unity, tice it must follow to Dec. 12 – Oklahoma Conference of Churches Communion Leaders meeting, 11:30 a.m., Episcopal Center, OKC that our praise and worship reach complete union Dec. 12 – Finance Council meeting, 2 p.m., CPC might echo in these walls with Christ. Therefore, Dec. 12 – Mass, 6:30 p.m., St. James the Greater, OKC and also through our lives. when we honor these Dec. 13 – CRS Governance and Nominations Committee and Overseas Operations Committee, 1:30 p.m., tele- In this Advent of expectation images, may we deep- conference draw us together in mission, en our faith and come Dec. 14 – Mass with Carmelite Sisters of Saint Therese of the Infant Jesus, 8 a.m., Carmelite Convent that the hope within closer to your eternal kingdom.” Dec. 14 – Campaign Cabinet meeting, Noon, CPC might be the song we sing, Smith, who has cre- Dec. 14 – Assembly of Catholic Professionals Christmas Party, 6:30 p.m., Archbishop’s Residence and the melody of our lives. ated liturgical art throughout the Dec. 15 – Archbishop’s Circle Patrons Christmas Reception, 6:30 p.m., Archbishop’s Residence In this Advent of expectation the garden area, recently renovat- United States, produced one-foot Dec. 19 – Presbyteral Council meeting, 9:30 a.m., CPC draw us together in service, ed for the statues. “Dear brothers and sisters, we versions of the statues on display Dec. 19 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC that the path we follow have genuine reason to rejoice be- for purchase. Dec. 20 – Mass and dinner with residents, 4 p.m., St. Ann Nursing Home might lead us from a stable cause we are about to bless these Proceeds benefit Epiphany. For Dec. 21 – Blessing of Blessed Stanley Rother Chapel, 9 a.m., Center of Family Love, Okarche to a glimpse of eternity. Amen. holy images of our Lord Jesus more information, call (405) 722- Dec. 21 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC Christ, his mother Mary and the 2110. Dec. 24 – Mass in Vietnamese, 8 p.m., The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Archbishop Coakley blesses the statues at Epiphany of the Lord in Oklahoma City. sacred Wise Men who visited him Judy Hilovsky is a freelance Dec. 24 – Midnight Mass, The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Photos Cara Koeing/Sooner Catholic. in his infancy,” Archbishop Coak- writer for the Sooner Catholic. 4 December 10, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic December 10, 2017 5

What is the Catholic Official Drexel Fund provides first grants to Foundation of Oklahoma? Assignment Oklahoma Catholic schools

The Catholic Foundation of lic Foundation continue to provide Catholic schools have been making a difference in Fr. Timothy Oklahoma was established in 1965 a steady source of revenues to the lives of families in Oklahoma for more than 100 Ruckel has by Bishop Victor Reed as a vehicle many Catholic ministries through- years. Today, 18 elementary schools and three high been assigned for Catholics to make specific gifts out the archdiocese year-in and schools form a system of 22 communities of Catholic as associ- learning, educating 5,000 students each year. to the Catholic Church in Oklaho- year-out. Named funds in the form ate pastor at Most Reverend This year, the first Celebrating Catholic Educa- ma. of scholarship funds, memorial Saint John the Paul S. Coakley tion Breakfast was held with 220 guests gathered to It is a support organization of funds or donor advised funds can Baptist in Ed- Archbishop of Oklahoma City celebrate Catholic schools and their impact. The net the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City be created at the Catholic Founda- mond, effective proceeds of the breakfast were distributed through sist parishes that struggle financially to carry out the Publisher with a mission to seek and re- tion with a gift as little as $5,000. Nov. 24. ceive gifts for the endowment and Earnings from a named fund can the Office of Catholic Schools for two new funds sup- mission of Catholic school education. By empowering local parish communities to direct educational funds Diane Clay capital needs of the archdiocese, to be directed to one or multiple porting priority needs in financially struggling com- munities and leadership programs for teachers and where they are most needed, the Drexel Fund seeks Editor manage those assets and to dis- causes of the donor’s choice. tribute the principal, earn- Whether it is to benefit principals. to ensure the system of Catholic schools in the arch- ings and growth from your parish, your Cath- Superintendent Diane Floyd recently had the op- diocese is financially stable for future generations. Dana Attocknie those assets for the olic school, a Catholic portunity to make three surprise presentations to Based on the proceeds of the breakfast, this year we Managing Editor needs of the Catho- ministry or any 501(c) schools identified as the first recipients of awards could award Sacred Heart Catholic School in Okla- lic Church of cen- (3) organization that Beatification Mass from one these funds, the Saint Katharine Drex- homa City, Sacred Heart Catholic School in El Reno Principal Shannon Statton, Sacred and Saint Mary Catholic School in Lawton with a gift tral and western follows the teachings DVDs now available! Heart Catholic School, El Reno, and el Fund. of $5,000 each. In cooperation with the archdiocesan Volume 39, Number 24 Oklahoma. of the Catholic faith, Superintendent of Catholic Schools Recognizing that Catholic school education is im- The foundation your gift or legacy Are you looking for a special Diane Floyd. portant, but also a major responsibility for a single Secretariat for Finance, the review of financial infor- operates with a gift that establishes Christmas parish, the Saint Katharine Drexel Fund seeks to as- mation specific to school income as a percent of par- Sooner Catholic Newspaper separate board of an endowment fund present or ish income assists us in determining recipient 7501 Northwest Expressway directors in which will ensure the church a memora- schools. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 the archbishop or non-profit organization ble keep- The goal of the Saint Katharine Drexel Fund (405) 721-1810 serves as the board has the resource to continue sake? is to provide financial support so that the Fax: (405) 721-5210 chairman. Many of the do- for years to come. The DVD school can truly determine how funds can best E-mail: [email protected] nors to the foundation support the The Catholic Foundation pro- set of the be used, however there are a few guidelines that have been set forth: Mailing Address: Golf Classic or the Archbishop’s vides a strong record of perfor- Beatifica-  Funds should be used on capital expen- P.O. Box 32180 Dinner each year, but others cre- mance in income and asset growth tion Mass ate lasting legacies through gifts to of its investments. The foundation of Blessed ditures or financial assistance, and not just Oklahoma City, OK 73123 scholarship or endowment funds. also insures that its assets are Stanley toward operating expenses;  As we get closer to the end of invested using the U.S. Conference Rother The goal is a direct benefit to students in Visit us online at the year, you are invited to con- of Catholic Bishop’s Socially Re- is now some capacity;  www.soonercatholic.org sider making a gift to the Catholic sponsible Investment Guidelines. available. Representatives of schools, including, but Foundation to support one of the When you give, give Catholic. Go online to not limited to, the pastor and principal agree to be interviewed about the receipt of the Visit the archdiocesan website parishes, schools or ministries of Support the Catholic Foundation http://stanleyrother.org/shop. funds to be used to help raise future funds as at www.archokc.org the archdiocese. and its mission to “invest in the Endowment funds at the Catho- future of our faith.” well as agree to attend the next Celebrating Superintendent of Catholic Schools Catholic Education Breakfast on Feb. 2. The Sooner Catholic Diane Floyd and Principal Adriana For more information, go online to www.ar- (USPS 066-910) is published Garza, Sacred Heart Catholic School, Superintendent of Catholic Schools Diane Floyd, Principal Nancy chokc.org/stewardship/giving-opportunities/ biweekly except for once in July Border Oklahoma City. Post and Fr. Brian Buettner, St. Mary Catholic School, Lawton. drexelfund. by the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. immersion The newspaper is not responsible continued from page 3 for unsolicited material. considered a civil matter,” Jones Copyright © 2017 Sooner Catholic said. “We’re tearing families apart.” This realization is one of the Subscription rate: $25 per year reasons for the Border Immersion Experience, according to Sister for all who are not members of the Kathleen. Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. “There are so many dimensions Periodical postage paid at to immigration issues in this coun- Oklahoma City, OK 73125. try,” she said. “Our immigration system is broken and back-logged. POSTMASTER: Send address We have a history of recruiting changes to the Sooner Catholic, workers from other countries when we need them and then deciding to P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, Families select ornaments on deport them when we don’t.” OK 73123. Nov. 26. Photos provided. From Jones’s standpoint, she hopes the public will become more RESS AS educated on immigration and, as A P SO M C he 2017 Advent Tree Christians, treat the strangers in a O IA H T Project is in full swing A I hospitable kindly fashion. L BETTER O at St Mark the Evan- N “I think the public should know K T gilist in Norman. Participants O NEWSPAPER In select an ornament, which that the people coming here now CONTEST has a gift request from an are families,” she said. Thanksgiving agency on it, or it features a Sister Kathleen has spent years family or individuals in need. counseling detained immigrant The participants then return 2 AWARD women. Parishioners from Sacred 0 the gift(s) they purchased Heart in Konowa celebrate 1 6 E R “That experience has changed W I N N for distribution. Some of the my life and broken my heart,” she their annual parish dinner agencies represented include on Nov. 12. Aging Services, Birth Choice, said. “Immigration, I believe, is a The Sooner Catholic spiritual challenge for the human Sanctuary Women’s Center Photos provided. is supported through the race.” Annual Catholic Appeal. and the Veteran’s Center. Steve Gust is a freelance writer for the Sooner Catholic. 6 December 10, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic December 10, 2017 7 Contagious Faith She’s a holy martyr often mentioned, Time for a sexual counter-revolution Not quite 40 years ago, a small Vatican doc- hashtags appearing in our social media plat- of war. seldom celebrated ument was published that, for a time, sent the forms. Hundreds and thousands of our sisters Contra- Her memorial is Christmas Day! world into gales of laughter and mockery of the and friends who had been victims of sexual ex- ception, Carole Brown Church. Published in 1968, “Humanae Vitae” ploitation in one form or another joined in this which Director of Of all days to the incarcerated, especially those imprisoned charistic counseled her children and the world with a global virtual solidarity movement. made this Evangelization be assigned a for their faith, and for tending the sick and Prayer prescient description of the danger that would And, since then, a daily diet of one celebrity revolution and Missionary memorial in the suffering, especially those with stomach ail- I, that Pedro A. Moreno, be unleashed by the wide scale adoption of after another, one politician after another, one possi- Discipleship Church’s liturgi- ments. When her husband found out about her mentions O.P. contraceptive practices. journalist after another, being “outed” as a sex- ble, was cal calendar this Christian service in the community he had her her: Director, Office of To be precise, there were five dangers out- ual predator. supposed saint was as- arrested, and physically abused her with the “…To Hispanic Ministry lined in the document. The document predict- This week, a To read or download a to solve most of the problems that made sex signed Dec. 25. hope that she would stop being so Christian. us, also, ed that the widespread use of contraception massage ther- copy of “Humanae Vitae,” outside of marriage prohibitive. But, it turns I doubt many But, she refused to give up on her ministry to your would lead to an increase in marital infidelity; apy franchise go online to www.archokc. out that it’s all a bit more complicated than parishes cele- those in need. the general lowering of moral standards; men is in the news servants, org, click on Sooner Cath- that. Sex – one of life’s greatest pleasures – has brate her memorial. Somebody else seems to After the death of her husband, she sold her would forget the reverence due to a woman, with nearly who, though sinners, hope in your abundant olic and 2017. Copies also the power to hurt like nothing else. take all the attention because of his birthday. belongings and gave the money to the poor. and “reduce her to being a mere instrument for 200 customers mercies, graciously grant some share and fel- are available at Catholic As we stand in the carnage of divorce, sexual On the other hand, she is one of only seven Her commitment to Christ and the Good News the satisfaction of his own desires, no longer claiming they lowship with your holy Apostles and Martyrs: bookstores or online. harassment, abortion, sex trafficking, infidel- women to be mention, after the Blessed Vir- brought her many problems considering her as his partner whom he should were assaulted. with John the Baptist, Stephen, ity and the #metoo, perhaps it’s time to admit gin Mary, in the first Eucharistic Prayer, also with the pagans. She was surround with care and affection.” Finally, and The morning Matthias, Barnabas, Ignatius, Alex- that the Church has been right all along when known as The Roman Canon. Just before the arrested and interrogated, most dangerously, governments and public anchor of the ander, Marcellinus, Peter, Felicity, it comes to sex. Perhaps sex outside the bonds end, before the concluding doxology, during but she never renounced authorities would see fit to impose their use on most watched morning program in the country Perpetua, Agatha, Lucy, Agnes, of holy matrimony really doesn’t work – not for the Commemoration of the Dead and the in- her faith. She did help bury everyone as a problem-solving measure. allegedly had a lock-button on his desk that Cecilia, Anastasia and all your the person and not for society. I wonder if our tercessions, the part of the prayer where we many close friends who In retrospect, one could wonder if the Church allowed him to trap women in his office while Saints; admit us, we beseech you, secular society is weary enough yet of the real remember that the Eucharist is celebrated in were martyred for confess- he exposed himself. into their company, not weighing communion with heaven and earth, and that ing their faith in public. And, men are not the only ones who consequences to surrender to the truth. Sexual our offering of the Body and Blood of Christ is She traveled from city our merits, but granting us your have become predatory. Over the past permissiveness does not advance the dignity of made for all her redeemed and saved members, to city caring for abused, pardon, through Christ our Lord.” few weeks, three teachers, including one the human person. In fact, quite the opposite. both living and deceased, it is there that eight sick and incarcerated. She So, when Christmas come in Yukon, were arrested for their romps Peggy Noonan wrote a poignant article in the men and seven women martyrs are mentioned. comforted the poor, suffer- around, and we celebrate Jesus’ with teenage boys. Wall Street Journal (The Sexual-Harassment She is the last martyr named, if none are ing and dying. Close to the birthday, don’t forget the many How did it get this bad? After all the Racket Is Over, Nov. 23) in which the Church’s omitted. Do you know her name? end of her life, she assisted brothers and sisters who fell so in revelry in recent decades about “throw- wisdom on matters sexual appears in bold Here are some details of her life, maybe in the baptism of more than love with that baby in the manger, ing off the yoke” of sexual repression, relief. you’ll remember who she is. She had a mixed 100 men. and all the love and life that he how did we end up here? An aging Catholic priest suggested to a friend family environment. Her father was a pagan; Sadly, Anastasia was brought into our world, that they Remember when we told the Church that all this was inevitable. “Contraception committed their lives to him to the was looking into a crystal ball. As Dr. Phil to “stay out of our bedrooms?” Now, enter the degenerates men,” he said, as does abortion. her mother also is a saint. Upon her moth- burned to death on Dec. 25 very last drop of their blood. might say: “How’s that working for ya?” lawyers and television cameras. So much for Once you separate sex from its seriousness, er’s death, her father gave her in marriage to of the year 304 at Sirmium That is love, born from love, the In the past few weeks, the ugly fruit of the the sexual revolution. It’s time to admit, we once you separate it from its life-changing, another pagan, but she refused to live with her in the Roman province of sexual revolution has ripened past rotting. were sold a bill of goods. life-giving potential, men will come to see it as new husband. Pannonia Secunda, known today as Serbia. incarnate word himself. Embrace the Christ Only a few weeks after the famous playboy Like every other revolution, the sexual revo- During her life, she was known for visiting Here is the section of the Roman Canon, Eu- child and blessed Christmas. Hugh Hefner died, we began to see the #metoo lution leaves behind the corpses and casualties continued on page 10 Less helping, more serving Less helping, more serving From the Archives … A photo series from George Rigazzi, archdiocesan archivist call to service is a call to imitate Over the past three months, our Next, Hurricane Maria lashed – all the while working to reduce continued from page 6 hearts have been broken and chal- Dominica and Puerto Rico, killing the spread of water-borne diseases Christ, who “came to serve, not to open to others: It springs into be served” (Mark 10:45) – that is, lenged to stretch wide to serve the at least 65 people, respectively. and other threats to public health. Tim Muldoon many people affected by disasters. When they can get cellular service, The Church is the first place action, desiring to put boots on to enter into communion with the Catholic Extension the ground and gifts in the hands suffering of the world. In late August, Hurricane Harvey diocesan contacts in Puerto Rico many go in the face of emergency, Column hit Texas and and Catholic Ex- of those who need them. We saw Our call as Catholics is to ex- Louisiana, kill- tension’s emer- many examples of the desire to tend God’s mercy toward those ing at least 82 gency $350,000 help in the wake of the disasters. in need, to walk with them on people and caus- grant has helped Yet, the desire to help, while good, the long road and understand is too often entwined with self-in- ing $75 billion the six dioceses with rescue efforts in Texas or the that our happiness and theirs terest. We want to be heroes; we in damage. In there to provide numbers of teens in Mexico who are inextricably entwined. This is want to step in and save the day; early September, necessities. left school to ride their bikes to what Catholic Extension has been we want to have spotlights shone Hurricane Irma Meanwhile, deliver food, water and medicine doing for many decades in dioces- caused cata- our neigh- on our efforts and stories written es like the U.S. Virgin Islands, the to neighbors affected by the earth- about the lengths we’ve traveled strophic damage bors in Mexico quakes. six dioceses of Puerto Rico and in the Caribbean experienced to lend a hand. Beaumont, Texas. These and many other stories of The call to service is different. – including the earthquakes Solidarity, wrote Saint John generosity have shone slivers of Long after those who help have Virgin Islands, in September Paul II, “is not a feeling of vague light in otherwise dark times. The ishop Francis Clement Kelley was an internationally known gone home (and, to be fair, have Puerto Rico and and October compassion or shallow distress at human heart is vast, and its depth figure as the founder of the Catholic Church Extension gone on to help others when the Cuba – before that have killed the misfortunes of so many peo- often shows most clearly in situa- Society. When he arrived as the second bishop of Oklaho- need is great), those who serve heading toward hundreds; and tions of great need. B ple, both near and far.” ma in 1924, it was a period of extreme prejudice against Catholics Florida and in California, are doing what they can to under- Yet, here we are now, weeks as the Ku Klux Klan re-emerged after World War I. One of Kelley’s It is rather a willingness to let inflicting more wild fires have stand the long road to recovery. removed from these disasters. We my life change to serve those in damage there. claimed the lives many gifts was to enable the largely non-Catholic populace to see Those with a heart for service who live in areas untouched by need – because, he continues, At least 44 of at least 42 the Catholic Church in a less negative light. This amiable and eru- recognize their limitations, and them are challenged to consider “we are all really responsible for people in the people and have dite prelate attracted the interest of Oklahoma powerbrokers such do everything they can to listen how to remain in solidarity with all” (Sollicitudo Rei Socialis, 38). Caribbean and destroyed some as Governor William Murray. When asked why a Protestant would carefully to those they serve. the many whose lives have been Our Church is a community of 61 people in the 8,400 structures spend so much time with a Catholic bishop Murray replied, “There’s Helpers want to fix things, but affected. What does it mean to service in imitation of Jesus. Let United States Volunteers from St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish in Metairie, La., unload – the worst fires only two intelligent people in Oklahoma and we have to converse.” sometimes their fixes cause prob- love in the face of such hardship? our prayer, this week and always, were killed. relief goods for Hurricane Harvey victims at a warehouse run by Catholic Char- in California Frank Phillips of Phillips Petroleum also was a close friend. Through lems such as in the cases of those I suggest that it begins by moving be that the Lord will shape our When Bishop ities Southeast Texas. After unloading the goods, the volunteers helped sort history. Phillips’ generosity, it became possible to purchase the who showed up in flood-ravaged them for distribution. CNS photo/Christine Bordelon, The Clarion Herald. hearts for service every time we Herbert Bevard While the news from an attitude of helping to an bishop’s mansion at N.W. 15 and Hudson Avenue. This areas only to learn that they had of Saint Thomas has been grim, I attitude of service. magnificent structure was the home to five bishops from nowhere to sleep safely, putting come together in the celebration in the U.S. Virgin Islands man- report that electricity will be out have been struck by the number of The desire to help is a natural 1919-84. In the photo, Bishop Kelley dines with Mayor a strain on already-stretched of the Eucharist. aged to make a call to Catholic for months, and that people every- stories of simple heroism that have response to seeing another’s pain. Robert Hefner. resources. Tim Muldoon is the author of a Extension, he described the island where on the island are clamoring emerged from these disasters. It is surely rooted in a good heart Servers want to discern care- number of books and serves as as “bombed out” because of the for necessities – food and water, I think of the many people who ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY ARCHIVES fully, move deliberately, and let director of mission education for storm. medicine and sanitation supplies donated their fishing boats to help continued on page 7 those affected take the lead. The Catholic Extension. 8 December 10, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic December 10, 2017 9 Lawton’s Holy Family celebrates Christmas Season

By Charles Albert parishioners of the The Sooner Catholic Holy Eucharist; it is an offering to God as a sign As some families take down Christmas deco- of love for each other. rations on New Year’s Day, Holy Family Catholic The bread is offered by Church in Lawton will be beginning to cele- the head of the family to brate some of the most important dates on the others at the Christmas Church calendar. family dinner. Following Christmas Day is The Feast of the For the Feast of the Holy Family, The Solemnity of Mary, The Epiph- Baptism of the Lord, he any and the Baptism of the Lord. said he blesses water “Oplaek, the Christmas wafer, reminds us and invites parish mem- that the Lord comes to be our food for eternal bers to bring containers life. As Christians, we share in this gift of God for Holy Water. Each who became one of us,” said Father Phil Seeton, family or individual who has been pastor since 2010. is invited to take the “The breaking of the Oplatek is a sign that our water home along with faith does not belong only in the church build- chalk and a sheet of Families at the Holy Family parish in Lawton celebrate The Feast of the Holy ing, but in our hearts and homes. The wafer prayers for blessing the Family/Epiphany with a pot luck dinner. Photos provided. is blessed at Christmas Mass and then taken home. The chalk is used Saint Vincent de Paul Pantry. home.” for marking above the main door the following “This is a reminder of the gifts that the origi- This custom comes from Poland and other inscription, “CMB.” Eastern European countries. The bread resem- “CMB” stands for “Christus, Mansionem nal three kings presented to our Lord and how bles the bread (host) used in Mass. The word Benedicat,” which in Latin means, “May Christ our Lord gave us firm instructions on helping “oplatek” comes from the Polish word, “offering.” bless this house.” those most in need. This pot-luck is a grand cel- Oklahoma youth attend National The bread is an offering from God that reminds Lusica Hankins, chairman of the parish’s ebration for the end of the Christmas season.” spiritual life committee said, “The Vicki Gable, director of religious education, Feast of the Holy Family/Epipha- summed up the feelings of many of the parish- Catholic Youth Conference ny Pot Luck is celebrated at Holy ioners at Holy Family, saying, “Knowing that Family parish in Lawton and is a our parish is named Holy Family in light of multi-faceted celebration. Not only Jesus, Mary and Joseph fills my heart with joy. Then, to be a part of the community of believers WASHINGTON D.C. – More than 150 youth from the Archdiocese of sented by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, featuring is this a joint celebration of the during the Holy Season – to come together to top national Catholic speakers, performers and musicians. Feast of the Holy Family and of the Oklahoma City joined Archbishop Coakley at this year’s National Catholic celebrate the solemnities and feasts days that This distinctly Catholic three-day conference included opportunities for Epiphany, but it also brings both Youth Conference in Indianapolis. The teens traveled from OKC, Harrah, surround the Holy Birth is a reminder that God spiritual growth, prayer, learning and service. Participants attended an the Hispanic and Anglo communi- Elk City, Enid, Midwest City, Edmond, Moore, Yukon, Chandler and sent his Son to us to be the light that we fol- extensive program of workshops and an interactive thematic village called ties together in a beautiful bi-lin- low.” Shawnee. The NCYC is the largest biennial gathering of Catholic teenagers “From Sea to shining Sea.” . gual event. The three kings are an More than 100 people attended last year’s in the country. NCYC’s focus is to embody Pope Francis’ message through all its pro- anticipated presence for the chil- This year’s event titled “CALLED / LLAMADOS” was produced and pre- gramming and experiences throughout the conference. Bishop Frank Cag- dren who receive candy from one celebration. The next one is Jan. 6. giano, Diocese of Bridgeport, speaker and episcopal liaison to the confer- of the kings. Each family is asked Charles Albert is a freelance writer for the ence, described this message from Pope Francis as “called to live authentic to bring canned goods to stock the Sooner Catholic. missionary discipleship – to grow in our personal relationship with the Lord and to be ready to go to the peripheries of society and share the good news of God’s love with those whom society has forgotten.” Prayer experiences included Mass, reconciliation and Eucharistic adora- tion. The conference programming is not only tailored to youth, but also Magic at the Mount youth ministry leaders, parents, adult chaperones, coaches, scout leaders and clergy. The NCYC program featured speakers: Chris Stefanick, Sister Miriam 2017 Heidland, SOLT, Roy Petitfils, Brian Greenfield, Emily Wilson, Father -Jo seph Espaillat, and Grammy-winning Christian recording artist TobyMac, among many others. Bishops who attended the conference said they find renewal and encour- agement in their role as bishop and their mission of accompaniment and encounter. Parents who attended with their children found the experience to be highly inspirational and enriching to their faith. Michael Theisen, NFCYM director of ministry formation, described it as “a wonderful way for parents to engage in the accompaniment model of discipleship today.” More than $125,000 in scholarships were made available for the confer- ence to 60 dioceses. For more information about how to participate or for volunteer opportunities, contact your local Catholic diocese or go online to www.ncyc.info.

Mount St. Mary Catholic High School

Magic at The Mount Top, students from the archdiocese gather for a photo Gala Auction with Archbishop Coakley. Above, Melinda Herman from St. Philip Neri in Midwest City talks with singer, Oct. 21 composer and recording artist ValLimar Jansen. Right, Farmers Market youth participants from St. Teresa of Avila in Harrah Oklahoma City stop for breakfast on the way to the national youth conference. Photos provided. Photos Cara Koeing/Sooner Catholic. 10 December 10, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic December 10, 2017 11

Bishop McGuinness collects record Time for a sexual Catholic cookbooks for Christmas counter-revolution By J.E. Helm is also the title Pierogi, Baked Pike and Red Cab- has chapters on the “Cookie Ex- amount of canned goods The Sooner Catholic of a cookbook, bage with Mushrooms. change Party” and “Cookies from Bishop McGuinness Catholic continued from page 6 A good “Jerusalem,” by “Grace Before Meals” around the World.” There are pho- Yotam Ottolenghi Next, a Catho- tos of everything. High School students collected a just another want, a desire cook- and Sami Tamimi. lic family could do “Brother Giovanni’s Little Re- record breaking 107,780 pounds like any other. Once they think book An award-winning no better than by ward: How the Pretzel Was Born” of canned goods during the an- that, then they’ll see sexual is the book, this selec- selecting “Grace For the little ones nual Canned Food Drive project. violations as less serious, less gift that The food drive is sponsored by keeps on tion has marvelous Before Meals” as a on the list, there is charged, less full of weight. photographs of the the Oklahoma City Regional Food giving; its recipes can be enjoyed tool for bringing the “Brother Giovanni’s They’ll be more able to ratio- city as well as the food. As the au- family together at Bank and provides food to Oklaho- the whole year. Cookbooks also Little Reward: How nalize. It’s only petty theft, a thors point out, the many nation- mealtimes through- ma families in need of help and as- can be used to prepare holiday the Pretzel Was pack of chewing gum on the alities that have called Jerusalem out the year. Father Leo Patalin- sistance. Bishop McGuinness has meals that are surely a celebra- Born.” Written by counter, and I took it. home “create an immense tapestry ghug is the chef and author, and been involved in the Canned Food tion, and some cookbooks feature Anna Egan Smucker How do we recover true sexu- of cuisines.” he appears regularly on EWTN’s Drive since its inception in 1988. food as gifts that can be wrapped and illustrated by Amanda Hall, al freedom and happiness? “Feast Day Cookbook: The “Savoring Our Faith.” Faculty sponsors were Rebecca and packed and shipped. this little book will delight young Now that the house has Traditional Catholic Feast Day Subtitled “Recipes and Inspi- Damron and Rachel Dowell and “The Vatican Cookbook” children as well as the grown-ups burnt down, through the haze Dishes of Many Lands” ration for Family Meals & Fam- student chairmen A wonderful gift who read It to them. It comes com- and smoke, we can see the “Feast Day Cook- ily Life,” the book is just that. were senior Alex for any Catholic plete with a recipe at the end for outline of a fireplace. It’s called book: The Tradition- Twenty-six chapters highlight the family or individu- Soft Pretzels. Gray and junior marriage. It still stands, and al Catholic Feast various holidays, with “Just Like BMCHS students collected more than al is “The Vatican “Drinking with the Saints: The Miranda Jelinek. it still works. In the sexual Day Dishes of Many Dad-Father’s Day,” “Courage and 100,000 pounds of canned goods for the Sinner’s Guide to a Holy Happy The theme this year counter-revolution, we can Cookbook.” It is Lands” by Katherine Conviction-The Feast of Saint Canned Food Drive. They help load totes for Hour” was “souper” bowl. start rebuilding the house proffered by the Burton and Helmut Francis,” and “Why Sacrifice-Fri- the Regional Food Bank. Photos provided. For the grown-ups The student commit- around that. In the aftermath Pontifical Swiss Ripperger is a well-re- days in Lent.” on the list, there is tee organized vari- of every revolution, the Church Guard and fea- searched source book Each chapter includes Father Michael P. Foley’s ous events to raise has a role to play in initiating tures to-die-for for legends, folk lore, Leo’s thoughts for the day followed “Drinking with the money, including the the recovery effort. recipes as well as traditions, and recipes for dishes by “Let’s Talk,” “Let’s Pray,” and Halloween dress up As we pick through the rub- stunningly beautiful photographs connected with saint’s days and “Let’s Cook.” Saints: The Sinner’s day, bake sales and ble of the sexual revolution, the of the Vatican and of the Swiss feast days throughout the year. “Holiday Cookies: Show-stop- Guide to a Holy T-shirt sales. A can Church’s chief work of mercy Guard. The history and traditions Jan. 2 is the Feast of Saint ping Recipes to Sweeten the Happy Hour.” Part sculpture contest to re-propose the truth about of the guard trail through recipes Macarius (4th century) who was Season” I of the book details saints’ feast between the classes human sexuality. All of it. and photos of dishes that have a sugarplum merchant before he Cookies are cer- days throughout the year and Part also was held. goods for the Regional And, for the rest of us to been favorites of the popes and became a desert hermit, so direc- tainly a part of the II deals with the Liturgical Sea- The Food Bank arrived at the Food Bank than any accept it and to live by it, and officers of the guard. tions for preparing sugarplums are Christmas tradi- sons. end of the drive with not one, but other school in the state, to encourage others to live by it For an accompaniment, “The included as are recipes for later tion, and Elisabet Many of the saints Foley pres- two semi-trailers. As Food Bank including colleges and – not just “because the Church Swiss Chef suggests: pretzel feasts such as Swedish Shrove der Nederlanden’s ents are not well-known, and Foley employees maneuvered forklifts universities. says so” – but to acknowledge dumplings,” and the recipe for the Tuesday Buns, Saint Valentine “Holiday Cookies: provides some interesting back- to lift the crates, students and “I applaud the en- Canned Food Drive would not be that the reason the Church same is found in “Basic Recipes” Cookies and Welsh Leek Soup for Show-stopping Reci- ground about these holy souls. staff loaded crate after crate with thusiasm of our students in their possible without the support of the teaches it is because it’s true. at the back of the book, which also the Feast of Saint David (March 1), pes to Sweeten the Season” would Saint Emilion’s Feast Day is Jan. canned goods, rice, beverages and devotion to this project,” said students, parents and community. Mercifully, marvelously, mag- includes details for making pasta who had his soldiers wear a leek in make a great gift and could also be 7, and the order of monks he other food staples. McGuinness Bishop McGuiness Principal Da- Thank you to everyone who helped nificently true. dough, pizza dough, kluski and their hats to distinguish them from used to make great gifts. founded in the 8th century were students collect more canned vid Morton. “The success of our with this effort.” spaetzli. their enemy counterparts in battle. Recipes include “Very Merry wine makers. “Jerusalem” There are recipes for Russian Classics” in Ch. 1, such as Ginger- Buon Appetito! Prosit! Happy From Rome, the next stop is Easter breads, Pashka and Kou- bread and Icebox Pinwheel cook- cooking and happy cookbooks! Jerusalem. This city is surely a lich as well as dishes for Polish ies as well as Chocolate-Stenciled J.E. Helm is a freelance writer for Jobs Box part of our Catholic heritage and Wigilia, Christmas Eve Supper: Shortbread Rounds. Nederlanden the Sooner Catholic. Director of youth and campus September. Experience with advocate and develop improvement and purpose. The dean will focus ministry summer camp programming and plans, provide counseling to indi- on maximizing school-wide aca- The archdiocese is seeking a full- youth ministry required. Requires viduals and small groups, provide demic growth and student develop- time director of youth, young adult a self-starter who can multi-task research and refer students to com- ment. Bachelor’s degree required. and campus ministry. The position and communicate with people munity resources and work with/ Master’s degree with principal includes direct leadership of all of various ages, backgrounds liaise with the students’ teachers, certification preferred. Position archdiocesan youth evangelization and cultures. Send resume to administration and family. Master’s starts June 2018. Apply at www. Christmas Book Wish List and discipleship efforts, oversight [email protected]. degree and Licensed Clinical Social of young adult and campus minis- Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Profes- cristoreyokc.org/careers. try efforts, and the summer youth Academic and college counselor sional Counselor (LPC) required. Saint Thomas More – OKC Coordinator of campus minis- Books & Gifts camp program. Bachelor’s degree Position starts July 2018. Apply at Pocket Gospels and in theology, religious education Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High www.cristoreyokc.org/careers. tries, student life – OKC 7904 N. May Ave., OKC Catholic Prayer Book for Children Acts of the Apostles or related field required; master’s School seeks an academic and Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High (405) 842-9911 www.CatholicUnlimited.com $10.95 $7.95 degree preferred. Previous experi- college counselor who supports Development director – OKC School seeks a coordinator to work Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. M-F; www.catholiccompany. store.usccb.org or your local Catholic ence in leading youth ministry on goals set for student achieve- Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High closely with the principal and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday com or your local Catholic Household bookstore the diocesan and/or parish level a ment and college attendance, and School has an immediate opening president/CEO to nurture spiritu- Catholic bookstore Blessings & Prayers must. Significant background with invests students and families in for development director to di- al and religious life by designing Trinity Mercantile LLC $24.95 leadership training and ministry accomplishing these goals. The rect, coordinate and execute the 23 S. Broadway, Edmond, store.usccb.org or your and directing high-quality student formation highly desired. Bilingual counselor will focus exclusively on school’s strategic fundraising plan. [email protected] local Catholic bookstore retreats, community service op- in Spanish preferred. Send resume the Class of 2022, supporting the The director will oversee the day- Hours: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. to [email protected]. founding class with academic de- to-day operations of the school’s portunities, liturgical events and M-W, F; 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. velopment and college applications development office and spearhead assemblies, and by supporting Bl. Stanley Rother student clubs. Position starts June Saturday Beatification Mass DVD Youth camp coordinator and enrollment. Bachelor’s degree public relations and communica- $20 The archdiocese is seeking a required. Master’s degree in guid- tion efforts for development activ- 2018. Apply at www.cristoreyokc. The Book Store at Holy http://stanleyrother.org/ seasonal coordinator for Our Lady ance counseling or valid counsel- ities. Bachelor’s degree required org/careers. Family shop of Guadalupe Catholic Youth ing certificate preferred. Start June with experience directly related to 1010 N.W. 82, Lawton Camp. The coordinator provides 2018. Apply at www.cristoreyokc. fundraising and managing profes- Fifth grade teacher – Ponca City (580) 536-6351 Hours: Before and after Mass overall direction and supervision org/careers. sional staff. Apply at www.cristo- St. Mary Catholic School has an for the summer camp program. In- reyokc.org/careers. on weekends; Special hours immediate opening for a fifth-grade when classes meet volves direct and onsite leadership Social counselor – OKC teacher. Applicant should be certi- of all camp staff members through Cristo Rey OKC seeks a social High school dean – OKC fied in Oklahoma. Contact Princi- Saints Market Catholic the summer months. Work on the counselor for the 2018-19 school Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High pal Marilyn Nash, (580) 765-4387. Store camp begins in February, transi- year. Social counselors provide School seeks a high school dean to 3112 Raven Ridge, Enid tioning into full-time hours during support for students and help further the mission by supporting (580) 540-6603 the summer, and finishing with guide their social, emotional and a culture that empowers student To see more job openings, go on- www.catholicgiftstores.com Prayer cards post-camp activity into early Fall. mental health. Counselors identify self-reliance and develops the line to www.soonercatholic.org. At local Catholic bookstores Position will run February through students who need extra support, values of faith, knowledge, service 12 December 10, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic December 10, 2017 13

Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 Es una santa mártir mencionada Jesús viene en historia, misterio y gloria frecuentemente, pero raramente celebrada El tiempo de Adviento nos prepara para reci- preparar nuestros corazones para recibirlo giados. Estos son ¡Su memorial es el día de Navidad! bir a Jesucristo, que viene en historia, misterio dignamente cada vez que recibamos este pre- sin duda uno de y gloria. ¿Qué significa eso? cioso sacramento. Pero, también viene a no- nuestros her- De todos los Durante su vida, fue conocida por visitar a “Y a Jesús de Nazaret es una figura histórica. sotros en las Escrituras, especialmente cuando manos y herman- días que se le los encarcelados, especialmente a los encar- nosotros, No es un mito. Durante estas sem- su palabra se as más pequeños. puede asignar celados por su fe, y por asistir a los enfermos peca- anas de Adviento que conducen a la proclama en la Obligados por el un memorial y sufrientes, especialmente a aquellos con dores, Pedro A. Moreno, Navidad, la mayor parte de nuestra liturgia o cuan- miedo, la violen- en el calendario dolencias estomacales. Cuando su esposo se siervos O.P. atención se centra en la llegada de do leemos y cia o la necesidad litúrgico de la Ig- enteró de su servicio cristiano en la comuni- tuyos, Director, Oficina de Jesús en la historia. Hace más de reflexionamos económica de lesia, esta santa dad, mando arrestarla y abusó físicamente de que confi- Ministerio Hispano Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley 2,000 años Jesús nació de la Virgen devotamente abandonar sus recibió el 25 de ella con la esperanza de que ella dejara de ser arnos en María en Belén de Judea. Los relatos sobre su palabra hogares y seres queridos, viven como extran- diciembre. Dudo tan cristiana. Pero, ella se negó a renunciar a tu infinita de su nacimiento se conservan en los en la Biblia. Él jeros en tierras extranjeras sin seguridad o que muchas parroquias celebren su conmem- su ministerio a los necesitados. miseri- Evangelios. La palabra se hizo carne está presente incluso con los requisitos más básicos de la oración. Otra persona parece recibir toda la Después de la muerte de su esposo, vendió cordia, admítenos en la asamblea de los santos y habitó entre nosotros. El Hijo Eter- para nosotros dignidad humana. atención debido a su cumpleaños. sus pertenencias y dio su el dinero a los po- apóstoles y mártires Juan el Bautista, Este- no del Padre se convirtió verdadera- en el misterio en Estos podrían ser cristianos perseguidos de Por otro lado, ella es una de las siete mujeres bres. Su compromiso con Cristo y a la Buena ban, Matías y Bernabé, Ignacio, mente en un ser humano. La estadía nuestros en- Siria, podrían ser musulmanes Rohingyas en que se mencionan, después de la Santísima Nueva le trajeron muchos problemas con los Alejandro, Marcelino y Pedro, Felicidad y Per- de Jesús y su misión de salvación cuentros con los Myanmar o niños de DACA en nuestras parro- Virgen María, en la primera Plegaria Eucarísti- paganos. Fue arrestada e interrogada, pero petua, Águeda, Lucía, Inés, Cecilia, Anastasia, entre nosotros comenzó en un tiempo demás, especial- quias y escuelas. Somos testigos del movimien- ca, también conocida como el Canon Romano. nunca renunció a su fe. Ayudó a enterrar a y de todos los santos; y acéptanos en su com- y lugar en particular. El 25 de dic- mente cuando to más masivo de refugiados y migrantes desde Justo antes del final, antes de la doxología muchos amigos cercanos que fueron marti- pañía, no por nuestros méritos, sino conforme iembre, celebramos la Solemnidad de lo encontramos la Segunda Guerra Mundial. final, durante la Conmemoración de los Muer- rizados por confesar su fe en a tu bondad. Por Cristo, Señor la Natividad, el nacimiento de Jesús “en el angustio- Para nuestra vergüenza, debemos reconocer tos y las intercesiones, la parte de la oración público. nuestro…” en la historia. so disfraz de los que la respuesta predeterminada en nuestra donde recordamos que la Eucaristía se cele- Viajó de ciudad en ciudad Entonces, cuando llegue la El 3 de diciembre, el primer domin- pobres”, como sociedad a menudo es politizar la difícil situ- bra en comunión con el cielo y la tierra, y que cuidando a personas maltrata- Navidad y celebremos el cum- go de Adviento, la atención se centró solía decir Santa ación de estas personas vulnerables. En lugar nuestra ofrenda del Cuerpo y Sangre de Cristo das, enfermas y encarceladas. pleaños de Jesús, no olvidem- en otro “advenimiento” o venida de Teresa de Cal- de responder con fe a su sufrimiento y recon- está hecha para todos sus miembros redim- Consoló a los pobres, sufriendo os a los muchos hermanos y Jesús, su segunda venida. Como cuta. idos y salvos, tanto vivos como muertos, es y moribundos. Al final de su hermanas que se enamoraron profesamos en el Credo, creemos que En la cono- ocer la dignidad de estos hombres, mujeres allí donde se mencionan ocho hombres y siete vida, ayudó en el bautismo de tanto de ese bebé en el pese- “volverá en gloria para juzgar a vivos cida parábola y niños, primero consideramos las posibles mujeres mártires. más de 100 hombres. bre, y de todo el amor y vida y muertos, y su Reino no tendrá fin”. del juicio final, consecuencias políticas de nuestras acciones Ella es la última mártir nombrada, si no se Tristemente, Anastasia fue que trajo a nuestro mundo, Con respecto a esto, no sabemos ni el día ni la Jesús nos recuerda que todo lo que hagamos (o inacciones). Los migrantes y los refugiados omiten. ¿Sabes su nombre? quemada hasta la muerte el 25 que le dedicaron sus vidas hora. En anticipación de su regreso esperado, o dejemos de hacer con los más pequeños, se no son nuestros enemigos. Ellos son nuestros Aquí hay algunos detalles de su vida, tal vez de diciembre del año 304 en hasta la última gota de su nuestra actitud debe ser la vigilancia. Debemos lo hacemos o no se lo hacemos a él (Mateo 25: hermanos y hermanas. Son la misteriosa pres- vigilar con expectante espera. Aunque nació en 31-46). Él está verdadera y misteriosamente encia de Jesús entre nosotros. la recuerde. Ella vivió en un ambiente famil- Sirmium en la provincia romana sangre. la debilidad humana, regresará en majestad y presente en nuestros encuentros diarios con Parte de la narración de la Navidad es la iar mixto. Su padre era un pagano; su madre de Pannonia Secunda, conocida Eso es amor, nacido del poder, y su reinado no tendrá fin. los demás, especialmente con los pobres y difícil situación de la Sagrada Familia que se también es una santa. Tras la muerte de su hoy como Serbia. amor, él es la Palabra hecha Entre su primera venida en la historia y su vulnerables. En esta parábola, se nos recuerda ve obligada a huir de su tierra natal ante las madre, su padre la entrego en matrimonio a Aquí está la sección del Canon Carne. Abracen al Niño Jesús regreso en gloria, hay otro “advenimiento”, su que cada persona que sufre tiene un reclamo amenazas asesinas del rey Herodes. Jesús otro pagano, pero ella se negó a vivir con su Romano, Plegaria Eucarística I, y tengan todos una muy ben- llegada en el misterio. Jesús viene a nosotros sobre nuestro amor y misericordia. Así como se convirtió en un refugiado vulnerable para nuevo esposo. que la menciona: decida Navidad. en misterio, especialmente cuando celebramos Jesús nos ha mostrado misericordia, debemos restaurarnos a nuestra verdadera patria. los sacramentos. ¡Él viene a nosotros velado mostrar misericordia el uno al otro. Que este tiempo de Adviento abra nuestras bajo la apariencia de pan y vino tan a menudo El Papa Francisco lo ha convertido en un mentes y corazones para recibir la misericor- continuado de la página 12 como cada celebración de la Eucaristía! sello distintivo de su pontificado para destacar diosa venida de Cristo a nosotros en historia, pudieron entrar -- de otros obispos, ropa, artículos de cama, pañales y La fe, la esperanza y el amor nos instan a la difícil situación de los inmigrantes y refu- misterio y gloria. junto con donaciones y ofertas de otras necesidades para bebés. La ayuda para reconstruir. En la re- agencia también ha enviado 150 tra- unión en Baltimore él dijo que varios bajadores a zonas abatidas por la tor- obispos le habían dicho: “Estamos menta para ayudar a la gente navegar Arzobispo de Puerto Rico ve renacimiento espiritual contigo y estaremos enviando ayuda”. la tarea de procurar ayuda. El arzobispo González y el obispo En una discusión no programada Herbert A. Bevard de Santo Tomás, sobre los desastres naturales recien- después de huracán Islas Vírgenes de Estados Unidos -- tes, al final de la sesión pública de los Por Carol Zimmermann casas sin techo, a la vez que lidian con poca otra región impactada fuertemente obispos el 14 de noviembre, el obispo Catholic News Service electricidad, alimentos y agua. Aún así ellos no por el huracán María -- fueron invit- Frank J. Dewane de Venice, Florida, han perdido su fe. Para muchos, su fe se ha ados como observadores a la reunión director del Comité sobre Justicia NUEVA ESTACIÓN RADIAL de otoño de los obispos y fueron Nacional y Desarrollo Humano de los BALTIMORE (CNS) -- Casi dos meses después profundizado. ¡La Ciudad de Oklahoma está obteniendo una nueva esta- “Las tragedias y adversidades de alguna mane- presentados por el cardenal Daniel N. obispos estadounidenses, instó a sus de los vientos y lluvias que causaron mayor cion de radio! KHDD 99.3 FM que iniciarán operaciones el DiNardo de Galveston-Houston, pres- compañeros a pensar qué más podría daño durante el huracán María en Puerto Rico, ra refuerzan nuestra fe y nuestro sentido de 18 de diciembre. Varios ministros laicos acaban de terminar idente de la Conferencia de Obispos hacerse para ayudar a Puerto Rico. todavía no hay un camino claro hacia la recu- espiritualidad, nuestra dependencia de Dios”, lo un entrenamiento para el lanzamiento de la Red de Radiodi- Católicos de Estados Unidos. Él se preguntó si había cansancio de peración. cual va de la mano con un “intensificado espíri- fusión Católica de Oklahoma. Aunque en algunas partes la electricidad y el tu de compartir, generosidad y solidaridad”, él Puerto Rico, territorio de Estados parte de donantes ya que el huracán servicio telefónico han sido restaurados y provi- dijo. Unidos, tiene su propia conferencia ocurrió después de otros desastres siones de socorro están entrando poco a poco, la El arzobispo González, quien vivió en Puer- de obispos católicos y participa en el naturales. limpieza y la reconstrucción apenas comienza. to Rico cuando era niño y ha dirigido la Ar- Consejo Episcopal Latinoamericano, “Debemos, como cuerpo, pensar La gente sigue adelante día a día, pero el pro- quidiócesis de San Juan durante 18 años, dijo conocido como CELAM. cómo podemos ayudar. Ellos están ceso es pesado y traumático, dijo el arzobispo que ha notado que en algunas Misas recientes Durante la reunión en Baltimore, la destruidos”, él dijo. Roberto González Nieves de San Juan, Puerto “los coros continúan cantando los himnos que hermana dominica Donna Markham, El arzobispo González no niega que Rico. cantaban antes, pero con mucho más vigor y presidenta de Caridades Católicas la isla necesita ayuda monetaria, pero El arzobispo, quien asistió a la asamblea de alegría”. USA, le dijo a los obispos que a prin- dijo que también se necesitan ora- otoño de los obispos estadounidenses en Balti- “En cierto sentido estamos rejuveneciendo”, él cipios de noviembre la agencia de so- ciones. more, está agudamente consciente del impacto dijo a Catholic News Service el 13 de noviembre. corro le había entregado $2 millones “Creemos en el inmenso poder y la al momento y lo que siguió después de la tor- A él no le sorprende la manera en que se a padre Enrique Camacho, director eficacia de las oraciones. Lo hemos menta. Después del huracán, él ha visitado 57 atienden los unos a los otros o, como lo dijo, “la de Cáritas Puerto Rico, afiliada de sentido. He sentido el impacto de tan- enorme cantidad de compartir que sucedió y Caridades Católicas en la isla, y que tas oraciones”, él dijo. “Todavía hoy El arzobispo Roberto González Nieves de San parroquias de su arquidiócesis y le faltan otras continúa sucediendo”, ya que, por ejemplo, las Juan, Puerto Rico, escucha el 14 de noviem- 100. Todas las parroquias al noroeste de la isla acababa de entregarle al obispo Bev- estamos en modalidad de emergencia. El arzobispo mexicano Francisco Moreno Barron de Tijuana, el bre durante la asamblea general de otoño de la en su arquidiócesis fueron impactadas por el personas cocinan para los vecinos en estufas ard $1 millón para sus necesidades Necesitamos agua, alimento, ropa, obispo Jaime Soto de Sacramento, California, y arzobispo José Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados huracán y sufrieron daños mínimos y algunas de gas. Él también ha tenido personalmente la de recuperación. las necesidades básicas de la vida. A H. Gómez de Los Ángeles hablan el 30 de octubre durante el Unidos en Baltimore. La gente sigue adelan- extensos. experiencia de esta atención en las llamadas y Los fondos han sido distribuidos largo plazo necesitaremos ayuda para “Encuentro de los Obispos de Alta y Baja California” en el centro te día a día, pero el proceso de recuperación Él dijo que los católicos de Puerto Rico mensajes de correo electrónico -- una vez que para vivienda de emergencia, alimen- reconstruir casas, iglesias, escuelas, pastoral de Diócesis de San Diego. El arzobispo Gómez es vice- presidente de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados después del huracán es pesado y traumático, comienzan a enfrentar las ruinas y daños a edi- to, agua, provisiones de limpieza, techos”. dijo el arzobispo. Foto CNS-Bob Roller. Unidos. Foto CNS-Aida Bustos, Diócesis de San Diego. ficios parroquiales empapados de lodo y algunas continúa en la página 13 14 December 10, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic December 10, 2017 15 Calendar Briefs This calendar only covers the two weeks between issue dates and may not reflect all of the calendar items. To see a full calendar, go to www.soonercatholic.org. December 13 Catholic War Veterans USA OKC, Noon - 4:30 p.m. Call During the nine days, the Rother Heritage Gallery Saone, La Salette, Grenoble, Le the Oklahoma Memorial Post Barbara Basgall (405) 826- novena prayers will be: Mon- The Heritage Gallery at the Puy, Chartres, with two days in Second Sunday of Advent. No. 168 will meet at 7 p.m., 3860 or Susan Staudt (405) day-Friday following Noon Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Lourdes and four days in Paris. 10 Sunnylane Family Reception 473-6328. Mass, Saturday following 5 Northwest Expressway, continues All-inclusive with roundtrip flights Advent Lessons and Carols Center, 3900 S.E. 29, Del p.m. Mass, and Sunday fol- to present “The Shepherd Cannot from OKC, breakfasts and din- 10 5 p.m., The Cathedral of Our City. Contact (405) 739-0036, 17 Third Sunday of Advent. lowing 11 a.m. Mass. Run: A Retrospective on the Life ners, daily Mass, deluxe lodging, Lady of Perpetual Help. [email protected]. of Father Stanley Rother.” The all site admissions. $4,549.00 pp. Monthly Novena to the Infant 21 CPC closes at 3 p.m.; reopens free exhibit is open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $300 pp deposit required by Feb. 17 Advent organ recital series 3 14 Feast of St. John of the Jesus. Nine days of novenas Jan. 2. Monday-Friday. Special tours ar- 13. Balance due April 4. Contact 10 p.m., St. Francis, 1901 N.W. Cross. to the Infant Jesus of Prague. ranged by calling (405) 721-5651, Melani Roewe, (405) 642-8139, By Sally Crowe Nash 18. Are you listening? Ext. 141. [email protected]. 14 St. Ann’s Ministry for preg- Charismatic Healing Mass, nancy and infant loss, 6:30 My observance of Advent share Him with others. Our Advent organ recital series Pilgrimage to Italy, Sicily 10 p.m. - 8 p.m., St. John and the Christmas Season sharing manifests in phone Events begin at 3 p.m. at St. Fr. Carl Janocha and Fr. Daniel 5:30 p.m., Immaculate Con- Raphael House, Edmond. centers around the gift of calls and texts to shopping for Francis of Assisi, 1901 N.W. 18. On Grover will lead a pilgrimage to ception, 3901 S.W. 29, OKC. Call (405) 685-4806. Contact (405) 340-0691, friendship this year. That’s bargains to spiritual discus- Dec. 10 is Craig Sproat, director of Italy and Sicily, Nov. 5-16, 2018. Ext. 197; parishnurse@st- because Catholic radio is sions and more. It is through music and organist from St. John The trip is $3,779 pp, including MSM Music Presents: 10 Pray the Rosary for Life at john-catholic.org. such an important part of my a friend like Diane that I can Lutheran Church, Moore; and on airfare from OKC, four-star ho- Dec. 17 is Alvez Barkoskie IV, di- tels, most meals and more. Sites 6:30 p.m. at the chapel at St. life. I have been listening a speak about what matters 14 Charismatic Catholic prayer rector of sacred music and organist include Palermo, Agrigento, Sir- Thomas More, 100 Stinson lot to Father John Riccardo’s most in my life. With such a meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic at St. Francis of Assisi. Event is acusa, Taormina, Sorrento, Pom- St., Norman. Contact Connie program, “Christ is the An- true friend, I strive to be “my Lang, (405) 249-1041, potato. Pastoral Center. Contact I'll Be Home free and open to the public. peii and Rome. Traveling north to swer,” which airs weekdays at Toni Calvey, (405) 630-0539, best self;” what Father Riccar- the Eternal City of Rome, stops at [email protected]. [email protected] or 11 a.m. do equates with “being holy.” Discipleship with the Saints many examples of Ancient Greek visit www.SpiritOKC.org. Father John gives me an Through this gift of friend- A series called “Discipleship with and Roman Architecture at the 11 Discipleship with the Saints For Christmas appreciation of my human ship, I am recognizing how the Saints” features presenters remains of some of wonderful tem- series. Mary, mother of 16 The Lay Missionaries of Char- Holiday Concert friendships within the context discussing fundamentals of dis- ples, amphitheaters and villas. Will Christ, presentation 7:30 God regards me. A true friend ity, the Secular (Lay) Order of of my relationship with Jesus. cipleship as lived by some of the ascend still-active Mt. Etna. Before p.m., St. James, 4201 S. is not blind to my character St. Teresa of Calcutta, meet- “God created us for friend- Church’s greatest saints. Dec. 11, reaching Rome, we will have the McKinley, OKC. Featuring the Mount St. Mary defects. She acknowledges ing at St. Ann Nursing Home, Mary, mother of Christ. All discus- opportunity to visit the famous Instrumental and Vocal Music Ensembles ship,” he says. He talks about my struggles (and is right OKC. Mass at 9:30 a.m.; sions 7:30 p.m. at St. James, 4201 ruins of Pompeii. $400 deposit is 12 Feast of Our Lady of Guada- how God desires friendship there with me), and offers meeting following. Contact S. McKinley, OKC. Presented by required. Contact Fr. Carl Jano- lupe. with us, wants to do things Karen Banks, (405) 396-9086 me prayers and encourage- the Gospel of Life Disciples. cha, (580) 395-2148, cwjanocha@ with us, wants to do things or Toni Harrelson, (405) 341- ment. So, God, who knows kanokla.net. 12 Catholic War Veterans (of any for us. In fact, he says, God 2199. December 13, 2017 - 7 PM my weaknesses all too well Suicide loss support war/conflict) meeting, 7 p.m. just wants us to be with Him, Auditorium at The Douglass still loves me, defects and all, A new support group for people Artist Way Class at St. Ann Retirement Center 600 N. High, Oklahoma City to “waste time with Him.” Our 16 The community of the Secu- not for what I can do for Him. who have lost someone to suicide For anyone discerning a new community room. Contact Fr. Free Admission lar Order of the Blessed Vir- human friendships help us will begin at St. Francis of Assisi path in life, looking to grow in faith M. Price Oswalt, (405) 567- Open to the Public Instead, He reaches out to me gin Mary of Mt. Carmel and recognize Jesus as the expres- parish at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12 in the and become a better version of 3404. to heal me from sin when I St. Teresa of Jesus – Oklaho- sion of God’s desire for our Meerschaert House, located on the themselves, there is the Artist Way separate from Him. ma Community and Province friendship. parish campus just north of the Class. Facilitated by Katie Gordy, 13 Feast of St. Lucy. Through sin, we humans of St. Therese, Little Flower, In recent years, I have been church building. It will be a simple the 10-week class will be 1:30 p.m. broke off our friendship with blessed with time to cultivate gathering in a caring, safe atmo- – 3 p.m. Jan. 11 through March God. Our friendships remind new friends in my volunteer sphere, offering ways to cope and 15 in the Council Room in the us that God has offered us work and to nurture ongoing remember loved ones during the basement at St. John, Edmond. restoration of that relation- Ranked the #1 Agency in the order relationships. I see how they holidays. Call (405) 528-0485. Babysitting available upon request ship in Jesus. Jesus is the at (405) 204-0598. Cost is $100 in 2015 and in the U.S. in 2016 embrace life and give of them- heart of friendship with God. FOCUS mission trips and participants need to purchase Unique Fraternal Benefits. selves whether it is in their The Fellowship of Catholic Uni- the book “The Artist Way” by Julia tireless volunteer work or He perfectly fulfilled God’s will to reunite with us when he versity Students (FOCUS) will host Cameron. Enroll by contacting changing a tire for a stranded more than 130 trips in nearly 50 Katie at [email protected] or became human. When we fol- For Free. grandchild. An unexpected countries during the 2017 – 2018 call/text (405) 627-6954. low God’s will for our lives, we blessing has been the added academic year. Summer trips dimensions to my friendship open ourselves to our fullest applications due Jan. 15. Full list Catholic faith conference with Diane. We have been potential; that “best self.” of trips at focusoncampus.org/ The “Catholic Faith Conference: friends for more than 30 Our best friendships then missions. Catholicism Beyond the Pew,” is years. Yes, we enjoy shopping lead us to relationship with Jan. 19-20 at the Wichita retreat and coffee, and volunteering, Jesus. There is no turn- Longest married couple center. The event features nation- nominations but we possess what Father ing back because Jesus is ally recognized Catholic speaker Worldwide Marriage Encounter Jon Leonetti. Keynote speaker is The Pierce Agency Riccardo describes as essen- the One God sent as a man is looking for the longest married Theodore Papadopoulos. Space Kevin Pierce tial to real friendship. We are among us for our salvation. couple in the United States. Visit is limited to first 150 registrants. General Agent That friendship meant so going somewhere together; we wwme.org by Jan. 10 to nominate Contact the Spiritual Life Center Since the FREE fraternal benefits (877) 707-0752 are looking in the same direc- much to Jesus that “While we a couple, or e-mail the name of the at (316) 744-0167 or go online to [email protected] tion. were still sinners Christ died couple, their wedding date, where slcwichita.org. Diane and I have been at- for us” (Romans 5:8). they live and contact informa- program was launched in 1994, tracted by what we hold in In the Advent and Christ- tion for the person nominating to Worldwide Marriage Encounter common, namely, the desire mas seasons, that’s worth [email protected]; or mail to Weekend NIGHTS OF OLUMBUS to get to know God and then celebrating. Bryan and Karen Berland, 530 S. The next Oklahoma City Mar- the K C Academy, Guthrie 73044, or call riage Encounter Weekend is Jan. (405) 850-4274. National winners 26-28 at the Catholic Pastoral Oklahoma Catholic Radio Stations will be announced in February Center. Contact Rick and Bev Fell- has paid out more than 2018 along with 50 state winners. er, (405) 323-9119, rbfeller@gmail. OKC - 97.3 FM KKNG Tulsa - 94.9 FM KPIM com. 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Visit holy sites in Nevers, LIFE INSURANCE DISABILITY INSURANCE LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE RETIREMENT ANNUITIES Paray Le Monial, Villefranche sur 16 December 10, 2017 Sooner Catholic Strong net neutrality protections called critical to faith community Catholic News Service eral Communications Commission announced the FCC would simply require internet service his proposal to roll back rules on neutrality put providers to be transparent about their practic- WASHINGTON – The chairman of the U.S. in place in 2015 by the Obama administration. es.” bishops’ Committee on Communications has Bishop Coyne urged that the current rules Bishop Coyne said: “Robust internet protec- urged the Trump administration to keep cur- remain in place. tions are vital to rent net neutrality rules in place because an “Strong net enable our archdio- open internet, he said, is critical to the nation’s neutrality protec- ceses, dioceses and faith communities and how they interact with tions are critical eparchies, our par- their members. to the faith com- ishes, schools and “Without open internet principles that pro- munity to func- other institutions hibit paid prioritization, we might be forced to tion and connect to communicate with our mem- with each other and pay fees to ensure that our high-bandwidth bers,” he said. our members, to content receives fair treatment on the internet,” These protec- share religious and said Bishop Christopher Coyne of Burlington, tions are “essen- spiritual teachings, Vt. tial to protect to promote activ- “Nonprofit communities, both religious and and enhance ities online, and secular, cannot afford to pay to compete with the ability of to engage people – profitable commercialized content,” he said in a vulnerable particularly young- Nov. 28 statement. communities to er persons – in our The concept of an open internet has long use advanced CNS photo/Tony Avelar, EPA. ministries.” been called “net neutrality,” in which internet technology, and The FCC is service providers neither favor nor discriminate necessary for any organization that seeks to scheduled to vote on Pai’s proposal at its against internet users or websites. Neutrality organize, advocate for justice or bear witness monthly hearing Dec. 14. Observers predict means, for example, providers cannot prioritize in the crowded and over-commercialized media the vote will fall along party lines. Chairman one type of content over another, nor can they environment.” Pai is Republican as are Commissioners Bren- speed up, slow down or block users access to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said in a statement dan Carr and Michael O’Rielly. Commissioners online content and services. that under his plan, “the federal government Mignon Clyburn and Jessica Rosenworcel are On Nov. 21, the current chairman of the Fed- will stop micromanaging the internet. Instead, Democrats.

FAMILY ADVENT CALENDAR 2017

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY December 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Bless your Advent wreath Have fun making a Have you started Christmas Today is the Feast of St. “We have to reach out to Today we honor Mary, the St. Juan Diego welcomed today! Light one of the Jesse tree today! You can shopping yet? Consider Nicholas, a saint known for others and seek their good” mother of Jesus, who was Our Lady of Guadalupe violet candles marking the add to it every day until buying your gifts Fair Trade giving gifts to the poor. How (Pope Francis, Evangelii born without sin. Take time and did her bidding. season’s first week as you Christmas and learn about this year. will you help the poor this Gaudium, no. 9). Make a to pray to her today. Remember him today by sing a verse of “O Come, O Jesus’s heritage. Advent season? list of where you see good praying for immigrants and Come, Emmanuel.” in others. newcomers to your parish or community.

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Light the second violet “If we say that we have Pray to Our Lady of Today’s feast of St. Lucy is St. John of the Cross, whom Make it a family movie On this day, Latin candle on your Advent not sinned, we make [God] Guadalupe today that she marked by pageants and we honor today, was known night tonight! Pick out your Americans begin las wreath today as you pray a liar, and his word is not may help us in “bringing the festivals in Scandinavia & for his deep spirituality and favorite Christmas movie Posadas—reenactments of for all priests and religious in us” (1 Jn 1:10). Have light and the saving truth of Italy. Research an Advent compassion. Make a list and watch it together. the Holy Family’s journey to brothers and sisters in you gone to confession the Gospel to every corner or Christmas custom of your of how you help others in Bethlehem. Pray for the dif- your parish. this Advent? of society.” own family’s ethnic heritage your community. ficult journeys of migrants and try it this year! and refugees.

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 On Gaudete Sunday, we Start adding the Take time today to bless the As Christmas draws nearer As we draw nearer to Bless your Christmas tree Practice sharing your faith light the rose (pink) candle “O Antiphons” into your family crèche. Based on and we wrap presents, Christmas, take a moment tonight and sing “Silent with others by carrying on the Advent wreath and mealtime or bedtime prayer. your family’s tradition, you remember the words of to lift up in prayer the strug- Night” as a family. the spirit of evangelization shift our reflection from Only one more week until may hide the baby Jesus St. Teresa of Calcutta: “It’s gles faced by neighbors in with you into the Christmas “the Lord is coming” to “the Christmas! until Christmas morning. not how much we give your community and around season and beyond. Lord is near.” but how much love we put the world. into giving.”

24 Read the Christmas story (Luke 2:1-4) together as a family and reflect on the gift of Christ’s life.

Copyright © 2017, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Quotes from Pope Francis, copyright © 2013, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Vatican City State. All rights reserved. Photo: CNS/Lisa Johnston.

NEW RADIO STATION Oklahoma City is getting a new Catholic radio station! KHDD 99.3 FM will begin operation on Dec. 18. Several lay ministers completed training to launch the Spanish station with the Oklahoma Catholic Broadcasting Network.