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By Steve Gust has it all under control, and he only The Sooner Catholic gives the strongest people the hard- est challenges. I am very grateful for a school administration that wants When the coronavirus pandemic led to to give the seniors a special moment. distance education, it was not the conclusion Having one last Mount event at the to the school year envisioned by seniors at school will be very special and I’ll re- Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School or member it forever.” Mount Mary Catholic High School. Both schools recently held “drive through” Marino, Bishop McGuinness robing ceremonies and will celebrate gradua- “We weren’t expecting to finish tions in June and July. At Mount Saint Mary, our senior year like we did. We were graduation will be July 9 at the school’s foot- robbed of our typical graduation cer- ball stadium. Bishop McGuinness will have its emonies, regional and state competi- graduation June 16. tions, and the social platform that go- With the 2019-2020 school year becoming ing to school and seeing our friends a unique senior year, graduating students provides for us. What kept me strong shared their thoughts. was recognizing that we were all in the same boat together, and that, as Joshua Cleary, The Mount frustrating as it was, we were stay- “During the pandemic, I found myself ing home for a cause that was bigger spending more time in the adoration chap- than ourselves.” el. Not receiving Christ in the Eucharist has made me find Christ more in a more spiritual Sadie Harris - The Mount way. I’ve learned to trust God and know he “One of the major things I contin- ue to remember about my faith is that it is so much more Turn to pages 7-14 for the than the church building. Once Sooner Catholic graduation section. the churches closed down, there seemed to be cha- os, but to me it was an hard to continue pushing myself. The staff at event that allowed people Mount Saint Mary did everything they could to to grow spiritually. This make the rest of the year special for the senior past semester was some- class of 2020 and I think they did just that.” thing that no one expected Joshua Cleary Jacob Marino Sadie Harris and often times I found it continued on page 20

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Archbishop Paul S. Coakley that this deadly treat- By Sooner Catholic Staff Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez ment is antithetical to Archbishop F. Naumann the Gospel of Life. Additional coverage of Bishop Shelton J. Fabre As we said eighteen Church and archdiocesan Bishop Joseph C. Bambera months ago in our most news and events, only on Bishop G. O’Connell recent pastoral letter www.soonercatholic.org. Bishop Joseph N. Perry against racism, “Open Wide Our Hearts,” for Archbishop Paul S. Coakley a To send photos, event WASHINGTON – Seven U.S. bishop chairmen of people of color some in- information or story ideas, committees within the U.S. Conference of Catholic teractions with police can e-mail [email protected]. Bishops have issued a statement in the wake of the be fraught with fear and even danger. People of good death of Mr. George Floyd and the protests which conscience must never turn a blind eye when citizens a The new Catholic Bish- have broken out in Minneapolis and in other cities in are being deprived of their human dignity and even op Abuse Reporting service the . their lives. Indifference is not an option. “As bishops, launched on March 16. The Bishop Shelton J. Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux, we unequivocally state that racism is a life issue.” third-party reporting service chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism; We join Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of Saint Paul is responsible for receiving Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez of Philadelphia, chair- and Minneapolis in praying for the repose of the soul allegations of sexual abuse man of the Committee on Cultural Diversity in the of Mr. George Floyd and all others who have lost against current or retired Church; Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of their lives in a similar manner. We plead for an end bishops in the United States. City, chairman of the Committee on Domestic Jus- to the violence in the wake of this tragedy and for the Allegations can be made to tice and Human Development; Archbishop Joseph F. victims of the rioting. We pray for comfort for grieving the toll-free number (800) Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas, chairman of the families and friends. We pray for peace across the 276-1562 or online at re- Committee on Pro-Life Activities; Bishop Joseph C. United States, particularly in Minnesota, while the portbishopabuse.org. The Bambera of Scranton, chairman of the Committee for legal process moves forward. We also anticipate a full reporting party can choose Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs; Bishop David investigation that results in rightful accountability to remain anonymous. For G. O’Connell, auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles, chair- and actual justice. more information, go online man of the Subcommittee on the Catholic Campaign We join our brother bishops to challenge everyone to to archokc.org/clergyabuse. for Human Development; and Bishop come together, particularly with those Employees of Marsau Enterprises Inc. have To report abuse by clergy, worked for weeks doing maintenance and repair work Joseph N. Perry, auxiliary bishop of who are from different cultural back- volunteers or church and Chicago, chairman of the Subcommit- grounds. In this encounter, let us all at St. and St. Joseph school employees, call (405) Catholic School in Enid. The company is paying its tee on African American Affairs have seek greater understanding amongst 720-9878. If a child is in im- employees to do community service projects in lieu issued the following statement: God’s people. So many people who mediate danger, call 9-1-1. of their regular work during the downturn in the oil We are broken-hearted, sickened, historically have been disenfranchised industry. Photos by Daysy Alatorre. and outraged to watch another vid- continue to experience sadness and eo of an African American man being pain, yet they endeavor to persevere killed before our very eyes. What’s and remain people of great faith. more astounding is that this is hap- We encourage our to en- pening within mere weeks of several counter and more authentically other such occurrences. This is the accompany them, listen to their Workers spend time helping Enid latest wake-up call that needs to be stories, and learn from them, finding answered by each of us in a spirit of substantive ways to enact systemic determined conversion. change. Such encounters will start community during pandemic Racism is not a thing of the past or to bring about the needed transfor- @archokc simply a throwaway political issue to mation of our understanding of true By K.S. McNutt free labor to more than 50 churches, schools have required hiring an outside contractor. be bandied about when convenient. It life, charity, and justice in the United Archdiocese of The Sooner Catholic and individuals. Getting the labor and equipment at no cost is a real and present danger that must States. Hopefully, then there will be be met head on. As members of the many voices speaking out and seek- Workers have picked up trash along high- likely saved Saint Francis Xavier $10,000 or Church, we must stand for the more difficult right ing healing against the evil of racism in our land. Arquidiócesis de ENID – Alatorre usually works as ways and cut down trees for homeowners who $20,000, he said. and just actions instead of the easy wrongs of indif- We call upon all Catholics to pray and work toward Oklahoma City a supervisor in the oilfield, but this spring he couldn’t afford to pay for the service. The com- “The amount of in-kind gifts is staggering ference. We cannot turn a blind eye to these atrocities a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Let us pray for a is supervising a crew of volunteers, tackling pany lets them choose the community service when I put it altogether,” Father Mason said. and yet still try to profess to respect every human life. supernatural desire to rid ourselves of the harm that multiple repair projects at Saint Francis Xavi- projects they want to do. “The gift that Marsau has given to this parish We serve a God of love, mercy and justice. bias and prejudice cause. We call upon Catholics to er Catholic Church and Catholic Alatorre is a member of Saint Francis Xavier is really phenomenal.” School in Enid. as are many of the dozen volunteers working Alatorre said he appreciates his employer giv- While it is expected that we will plead for peaceful pray to the Holy Spirit for the Spirit of Truth to touch Prayer for graduates non-violent protests, and we certainly do, we also the hearts of all in the United States and to come The crew with him. They ing workers the opportunity to make a signifi- members all have repaired and cant contribution to the community. stand in passionate support of communities that are down upon our criminal justice and law enforcement Heavenly Father, are employees painted walls, “We have the equipment. We have the man- understandably outraged. Too many communities systems. Finally, let each and every Catholic, regard- Surround those who are of Marsau En- tuckpointed power. We can do it,” he said. “It feels good around this country feel their voices are not being less of their ethnicity, beg God to heal our deeply bro- graduating with your grace. terprises Inc., bricks in the bell helping out.” heard, their complaints about racist treatment are ken view of each other as well as our deeply broken Bless them with hope so which, despite tower, sanded K.S. McNutt is a freelance writer for the Sooner unheeded, and we are not doing enough to point out society. that they move into the down- and refinished a Catholic. the future with eager turn in the oil deck, and done and open hearts. industry and landscaping at Help them to put the knowl- fallout from Our Daily Bread Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar edge, skills and the coronavi- soup kitchen. insights gained through The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. rus, has con- “They have just their education to use for tinued paying done a marvelous the good of all humankind. June 9 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Chapel, Catholic Pastoral Center its workers. ,” said Father Inspire them to believe in June 9 – USCCB Pro-life Committee Meeting, 1 p.m., via Zoom Instead of their Mark Mason, the goodness of life even June 10 – Institute for Priestly Formation Bishop Program consultation, Part 1, 1 p.m., via Zoom regular work, of Saint when faced with challenges June 11 – Institute for Priestly Formation Bishop Program consultation, Part 2, 1 p.m., via Zoom they are using Francis Xavier. and difficulties. June 11 – Catholic Benefits Association/Catholic Insurance Company Board meeting, 6 p.m., via Zoom their skills to help others in need. “We gave them a list of things that needed to As they commence with June 12 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC “Work already had slowed down and then the be done. So far, they’ve tackled everything we their lives, may they grow June 15 – USCCB Divine Worship Committee meeting, Noon, via Zoom pandemic hit us,” Alatorre said. “The own- asked them to.” ever more grateful and wise. June 16 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC er said we could do community work around Many of the projects had been delayed be- All of this we ask in the June 16 – Archdiocesan Finance Council meeting, 2 p.m., CPC town. Everyone was excited.” cause the parish only has one full-time mainte- name of Jesus, your June 18 – Senior Staff meeting, 10 a.m., CPC Marsau Enterprises President Marlin Esau nance employee, Father Mason said. Having a beloved son. June 18 – Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine Building Committee meeting, 1 p.m., CPC declined to talk about the company’s charity ef- 12-man crew working throughout May “caught Amen. June 18 – Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine Board meeting, 3 p.m., CPC forts, but Alatorre estimates the 270 employees us up in a way that’s unbelievable,” he said. June 19 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC at the company’s Enid location have provided Father Mason said a lot of the work would 4 June 7, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic June 7, 2020 5 Lawton church repairs parish Meet the The Feast of The Body and during pandemic ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY Blood of Christ This is part of a series to introduce the seminarians of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. By Jolene Schonchin tions. Father Buettner said while Church, Many Disciples” Cam- Corpus Christi June 14 The Sooner Catholic he would have much rather had paign said there are 107 church- public Masses, the timing worked es and missions that have par- out well to complete the repairs. ticipated in the campaign, and Most Reverend LAWTON – Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Lawton took “We are finishing the floors and all of the churches and missions Paul S. Coakley advantage of the public closing pews in our parish. We also are have received a portion of the Henry Archbishop of Oklahoma City of Masses to repair the 119-year- rebuilding the sanctuary risers funds collected to go toward local Nguyen Publisher old church with the projects. help of funds raised “It’s not just one area Diane Clay through the “One of the state or one area of the archdiocese that Editor Church, Many Dis- ciples” campaign, gets to benefit from the and from generous campaign. It is very Dana Attocknie parishioners. humbling to know we What is your home parish? Managing Editor “I am excited for are so blessed, and My home parish is Saint Francis of the opportunity to people are sharing their Assisi in Oklahoma City. use a portion of the faith and sharing their Volume 42, Number 11 funds from our One treasure for the greater What seminary do you attend? Church Many Dis- good,” Mireles said. “We I attend Conception Seminary Col- ciples Campaign for are going to see imme- lege in Conception, Mo. Sooner Catholic Newspaper this local project,” diate impacts, like new 7501 Northwest Expressway said Father Brian carpet, new paint, new If it is God’s will, what year will Oklahoma City, OK 73132 Buettner, pastor. roofs, a lot of things you be ordained a priest? “Parishioners were happening in construc- (405) 721-1810 This April photo shows the floor and under construction at God willing, I will be ordained a overwhelmingly tion.” Fax: (405) 721-5210 Blessed Sacrament in Lawton. Photo provided. priest in 2027. generous and are He added that the E-mail: [email protected] excited.” impact from the capital Mailing Address: The renovations began March as well as some structural beams campaign is going to be felt for What advice would you give to P.O. Box 32180 23 after public Masses were and columns in the basement many years to come. Some of the someone discerning a call to the priesthood? Oklahoma City, OK 73123 suspended in the archdiocese. below the apse,” Father Buettner things the campaign will fund Photo Archdiocese of Oklahoma City archives. Crews already were finishing the said. include priests’ retirement and If you have felt called, don’t be afraid The floor beneath the pews has helping to strengthen parishes. to talk to someone about it, like the Visit us online at basement work and were plan- ning on waiting until after never been refinished. Jolene Schonchin is a freelance vocations director or your pastor or a www.soonercatholic.org to close the church for renova- Miguel Mireles of the “One writer with the Sooner Catholic. seminarian. They can point you in the By Charles Albert Antioch, a direct of Saint John the right direction. The Sooner Catholic Apostle and martyred in 108 A.D., wrote, “I Visit the archdiocesan website desire the Bread of God, which is the flesh of at www.archokc.org What do you look forward to most Jesus Christ, who was the seed of David, and From the Archives … about becoming a priest? Just as churches reopen and parishioners for drink I desire his blood, Jesus is the Bread I am looking forward to bringing return to the Eucharist, the Feast of The Body of Life, the Bread of Angels, Medicine of Im- The Sooner Catholic A photo series from George Rigazzi, archdiocesan archivist Christ to people through my work and and Blood Christ will be celebrated on June mortality.” (USPS 066-910) is published spread joy in the community. 14. It is a reminder of a great gift from the Father Casey further stated, as serious and biweekly except for once in July other Mary Paula O’Reilly, from Cres- cational activities Lord. as pressing as the issues are which face the ton, Iowa, is esteemed as the found- throughout Oklaho- Name one thing that every by the Archdiocese of Jesus lost many of his followers over a truth Church today, they pale in comparison to the ress of the Benedictine Sisters in ma. With the help Catholic needs to know. Oklahoma City. M that can be difficult to understand – people real crisis in the Church. The real crisis in Oklahoma. Under her guidance the transfer of of Saint Katharine Jesus is present in the Eucharist. must eat his flesh and drink his blood. When the Catholic Church is loss of faith in the true the of her community from Creston to Guthrie Drexel, schools for many of his followers further challenged him The newspaper is not responsible presence of our Lord in the Blessed Sacra- (the capital of Oklahoma Territory) set the stage African Americans Why choose a life of sacrificial on this, Jesus remained firm and let them for unsolicited material. ment. for these resolute women and their critical place were started at love? leave “to return to their former lives.” He asked For those who are unable to attend Mass Copyright © 2020 Sooner Catholic in the forming of the Church in Oklahoma. Langston and Guth- When you love something, you are if he also wanted to leave, and during the next few months, Jesus also gives In her biography of superior, rie. In short, the willing to sacrifice anything for it. I Saint Peter said, “You have the words of eter- us the gift of his Holy Spirit. Deacon Dennis Subscription rate: $25 per year Sister Mary Louis George gave this description of community and its love the Church, and I am open to nal life.” Mother Mary Paula she received from an elder- various apostolates Fine of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Ada for all who are not members of the being one of its priests. God willing, of The late Archbishop Fulton Sheen added ly nun: “Tall, slender, stately. Nice-looking … were growing by course. recently reflected on this in a homily. Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. to the above by saying, “The Eucharist is so very strict, especially about observances. Hands leaps and bounds essential to our oneness with Christ that as “The Holy Spirit that was given to us and Periodical postage paid at under her scapular, especially strict about under Mother Mary soon as our Lord announced it in the Gospel, stays with us and in us, can help. Paul’s letter Oklahoma City, OK 73125. silence. Not much public correction but gave in- Paula’s leadership. to the Romans tells us how the Spirit can help To learn more about seminary, contact: it began to be the test of the fidelity of his fol- structions. Well educated. Wasn’t anything she Since their consti- us in our difficulty. Yes, we know that all cre- Mother Mary Paula O’Reilly Rev. Brian Buettner at lowers.” POSTMASTER: Send address couldn’t talk about.” tutions of the order [email protected] or (405) 721-9351. Father Bill Casey, Fathers of Mercy, said ation groans and is in agony even until now. The Prefect Apostolic of Indian Territory, were not yet ap- changes to the Sooner Catholic, okcvocations.com “No matter where it is offered, how small the Not only that, but we ourselves, although we Father Ignatius Jean, petitioned Mother Mary proved by , the sisters were under the care have the Spirit as first fruits, groan inwardly P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, parish, how poor the parish, how ordinary Paula to send sisters from Creston to initiate a of the vicar apostolic, Bishop Theophile Meer- the priest, the Mass is the greatest and most while we await the redemption of our bodies. OK 73123. school for the settlers who had poured into the schaert. The relationship between the bishop powerful act the world has known or will ever In hope we were saved. But hope is not hope if area following the 1889 Land Run. Mother Mary and Mother Mary Paula can best be described know.” its object is seen; how is it possible for one to Paula made a visitation of the area before send- as tense. In 1900, Bishop Meerschaert informed Since the early days of the Church, the hope for what he sees?’” ing three sisters to undertake the construction Mother Mary Paula that an election for a supe- Church has believed in “True Presence Christ Charles Albert is a freelance writer for the of a two-story convent and school for the parish rior would be held. Mother Joseph was elected in the Blessed Sacrament.” Saint Ignatius of Sooner Catholic. of Saint Mary. and naturally Mother Mary Paula was deeply Twenty acres of land were given to the sisters hurt. Within a year, she had applied to trans- on the west side of Guthrie and they began the fer to the Atchison, Kan., community of Saint process of purchasing more. Three hundred and Scholastica. The sisters embraced her and she eight acres were eventually procured by 1892 seemed to flourish avoiding self-pity nursing her and in October of that year the entire Bene- declining health as best she could. Pastors to reschedule Confirmations dictine community relocated to Oklaho- At age 82, she visited Guthrie one last time in ma and to top off a stellar year, Saint 1920, coming full circle as she could behold the Archbishop Coakley has del- ish the freedom to reschedule the archdiocese for this im- Joseph’s Academy for “young ladies” fruits of her labor with peace and full knowledge egated the pastors of affected according to the needs of their portant event in their lives. was opened on said property. of her remarkable accomplishments. She passed The Sooner Catholic parishes to confirm the young particular situation. Though he is not able to be is supported through the The sisters were involved in edu- from this life on Sept. 9, 1921. people in each parish who Archbishop Coakley deeply there in person, he is pray- Annual Catholic Appeal and Sooner ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY ARCHIVES have been preparing for Con- regrets that he is unable to be ing in a special way for them Catholic Communications Appeal. firmation. This gives each par- with the young people around during this time. 6 June 7, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic June 7, 2020 7 Real Life Disciples You are not alone!

On May 23 and 24, many Cath- to respond to me. Perhaps that’s among all of the Catholics in our olics experienced a return to the an indication of an overwhelmed archdiocese. We have just cele- Eucharist after more than eight system. Without further vetting, brated the Feast of Pentecost. May Jim Beckman weeks of COVID-19 quarantine. we can’t be sure, but for now I the Holy Spirit stir up these graces Executive Director It was a glorious day. They say, think it’s safe to assume that we’re in our hearts, in all our parishes of the Secretariat for “absence makes the heart grow experiencing at least some of this and schools, that we would be Evangelization and fonder,” which for me was spot on. reality here in Oklahoma. drawn to each other’s needs. As The first time I was able to re- This is what the Catholic Church Benedict XVI once said, “We ceive the Eucharist again was one is good at, and something Okla- need to draw from the infinite love of my biggest high points of the homans are uniquely poised for of God, through an intense rela- from friends and loved ones. That’s past several months. Then, begin- as well. Responding in times of tionship with him in prayer, the exactly the opposite of what we ning on May 25, many parishes great need is at the heart of our strength to live day-by-day with should do! Other people in your resumed limited ministry activi- faith, and it is at the core of what concrete concern, like that of the life can’t read your mind or know ties. Is it possible we are beginning it means to be a disciple. When Good Samaritan, for those suffer- what is going on in your life and to get back to some semblance of Jesus says, “Come follow me,” he ing in body and spirit who ask for your heart. They will never know normal? Only time will tell. is meaning to be like him, do the our help, whether or not we know unless you tell them. If you are One of my concerns, though, kinds of things he did, allow our- them and however poor they may struggling, in any way, please – is what is the true state of things selves to be drawn to the kind of be.” reach out to someone in your life across our archdiocese? Spiritu- people he was. Here are some simple principles and ask them if they will walk with ally? Emotionally? Articles and When we read through the Gos- that could lead us through this you through this difficult time! studies seem to be pointing to pels nothing is more clear than difficult time: n And finally, help others – I some dismal statistics nationally. the fact that Jesus was unique- n Be aware of yourself – take have found over and over again Some cities have seen as much as ly drawn to the weak, the lowly, your “temperature,” your emotion- in my life during times of great the sick and the al temperature that is. Be aware struggle and hardship, my prob- downtrodden. He of how you are doing, be aware of lems seemed to fade when I got actually avoided your emotions and your physical out of myself and went out to help RESOURCES the wealthy and limits, and when you are being someone else. It’s counterintuitive, the powerful and stretched beyond those and need a but it works. There’s just some- was somewhat break. thing about stretching out of my aloof to those who A new page on the archdiocesan n Stay rooted in your faith – re- own downtrodden state to help didn’t have any member that our faith was made another person that puts me in website lists resources for needs. for this kind of stuff. There is no solidarity with them and helps me people in need. hardship or difficulty we can ex- realize that I’m not the only one once said, “Hav- archokc.org/notalone perience that is too much for God. with troubles. ing faith does not You can be confident that he will You are not alone! Even though mean having no never leave you or abandon you in we are still “social distancing” in difficulties, but your time of need; you can have response to this pandemic, let’s a 350 percent increase in calls to having the strength to face them, no fear because we know that He not relationally distance ourselves substance abuse call centers, and knowing we are not alone.” When is with us! ( 41:10). God is from each other. Check in on your an 800 percent increase in calls to you study discipleship throughout the source of all consolation, and family and friends, your neighbors, suicide hotlines. Many cities are the history of the Church, one of when we allow him to comfort us your fellow parishioners and your reporting significantly increased the characteristics that emerges is in times of need, we find the grace kid’s classmate’s parents. Ask rates of domestic violence calls, that of community. Strong dis- and power to be a source of conso- them how they are doing. Then, child abuse reports and other fam- ciples, and even those who have lation to others, as St. Paul says, ask them again, “No, how are you ily disputes. And, we all are aware been named in our faith, “The Father of mercies and God of really doing?” And, take the time of the many people who are losing seldom come as isolated individu- all consolation, who consoles us in to really listen. This is a time like jobs due to the financial impact of als. They tend to come in bunches all our affliction, so that we may no other where we need to be there the shut-down. – bands of brothers and sisters, be able to console those who are in for each other. I’m not sure if these reports serving together, supporting one any affliction, with the consolation We have developed a new page reflect our local situation. I actu- another, holding each other up in with which we ourselves are con- on the archdiocesan website that ally have been trying for weeks to the face of difficulty and trial. soled by God” (2 Cor 1:3-4). lists all kinds of resources for get through to local hotlines and My prayer over the past several n Don’t hesitate to reach out for those who find themselves in need. centers for assistance to ask that weeks has been for an increase in help – in times of difficulty it is You can check it out here: question and can’t get anyone the spirit of empathy and concern common to isolate and pull away archokc.org/notalone. Holy Innocents chapel to reopen

Holy Innocents’ Foundation and As with many situations and Adoration Chapel of Oklahoma institutions, our parishes and announced plans to reopen and schools, Oswalt indicated that resume perpetual adoration in Warr Holy Innocents’ has experienced a Acres the week of June 8, said Fa- funding shortage in the COVID-19 ther M. Price Oswalt, president and shutdown. chaplain. “Our revenues, donations and “CRS: It’s more than The chapel has been closed since contributions have declined, but our a Rice Bowl!” March due to the coronavirus pan- bills have not! It still costs us about demic. $4,500 a month to operate and pay “Plans are still being formulated, the mortgage on the building.” To learn more about and the new adoration coordinators Donations can be sent to Holy Catholic Relief Services, are working with our list of adorers Innocents’ Foundation, P.O. Box sign-up for a flocknote to make sure we can cover the nec- 22171, OKC 73123 or online at group in the essary hours to have 24-7 adora- holyinnocentsokc.org by using Pay- Archdiocese of tion,” Father Oswalt said. pal. All donations are tax deduct- Oklahoma City, He indicated that the plan is to ible. archokc.flocknote.com/ hold an opening Mass on Monday, To volunteer for adoration, con- June 8 and resume adoration fol- tact adoration.holyinnnocents@ CatholicReliefSe. lowing. gmail.com. 8 June 7, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic June 7, 2020 9

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At the end of each major section Our celebration of the Eucharist, benefits from God. “I PLEAD WITH YOU – NEVER, of The Catechism of the Catholic the Mass, is one act of worship The Bread of Angels, the Eu- Church, its editors wisely offered divided into two parts: Liturgy of charist, when received properly, us a summary section with the the Word and the Liturgy of the fortifies us with God’s life and love Pedro A. Moreno, EVER GIVE UP ON HOPE, highlights from that section. Any- Eucharist. This our act of thanks- that unites us all with Christ and O.P. one trying to get a quick overview giving where bread and wine are all that united to him. We share in of the teachings of the Church on consecrated by Christ himself, and through Christ and the power NEVER DOUBT, NEVER TIRE, any given topic would glance at this through his instrument, the priest. of the Holy Spirit, a unity that can summary, called “In Brief,” and get The Body and Blood of Christ is only be broken through ignorance a refresher on those truths. our divine nourishment. and sin. AND NEVER BECOME DISCOURAGED. The in-brief section on the Eu- 1412 The essential signs of the 1415 Anyone who desires to gratitude, an expression of love, charist begins with the biblical Eucharistic sacrament are wheat receive Christ in Eucharistic and a duty of adoration toward foundations from the sixth chapter bread and grape wine, on which communion must be in the state Christ our Lord.” BE NOT AFRAID.” of the Gospel of John and then the blessing of the Holy Spirit is of grace. Anyone aware of having Living a eucharistic life of an continues with how this sacrament invoked and the priest pronounces sinned mortally must not receive intense love of Christ demands a is so essential for our lives as dis- the words of consecration spoken communion without having re- love to each of our brothers and ciples of Christ. by Jesus during the Last Supper: ceived absolution in the sacrament sisters in whom Christ is present 1406 Jesus said: “I am the living “This is my body, which will be giv- of penance. and with whom we share our com- - ST. JOHN PAUL II bread that came down from heav- en up for you … This is the cup of 1416 Communion with the Body munion with Christ with. This is a en; if anyone eats of this bread, my blood.” and Blood of Christ increases the foretaste of heaven. he will live forever; … he who eats 1413 By the consecration, the communicant’s union with the 1419 Having passed from this my flesh and drinks my blood has transubstantiation of the bread Lord, forgives his venial sins, and world to the Father, Christ gives eternal life and … abides in me, and wine into the Body and Blood preserves him from grave sins. us in the Eucharist the pledge of and I in him.” of Christ is brought about. Under Since receiving this sacrament glory with him. Participation in the 1407 The Eucharist is the heart the consecrated species of bread strengthens the bonds of charity Holy Sacrifice identifies us with his and the summit of the Church’s and wine, Christ himself, living between the communicant and heart, sustains our strength along life, for in it Christ associates his and glorious, is present in a true, Christ, it also reinforces the unity the pilgrimage of this life, makes Church and all her members with real and substantial manner: his of the Church as the Mystical us long for eternal life, and unites his sacrifice of praise and thanks- Body and his Blood, with his soul Body of Christ. us even now to the Church in giving offered once and for all on and his divinity. 1418 Because Christ himself is heaven, the Blessed Mary, the cross to his Father; by this 1414 As sacrifice, the Eucharist present in the sacrament of the and all the saints. sacrifice he pours out the graces of is also offered in reparation for altar, he is to be honored with the Visit the tabernacle, visit Jesus. salvation on his body, which is the the sins of the living and the dead worship of adoration. “To visit the Pray. Give thanks. Say, “I love you Church. and to obtain spiritual or temporal Blessed Sacrament is … a proof of Lord. Help me love others. Amen.”

Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Consecration to St. Joseph: The wonders Sr. Ruth of our spiritual father Timmermeyer, A.S.C. Sister Ruth Timmermeyer, A.S.C., died May 21 at the Wichita Center. She was 93 By Br. Benet Exton, O.S.B. adored Jesus in the flesh whereas we adore him in and was a professed Adorer of The Sooner Catholic the Eucharist. 8. Silent Witness that presents Saint the Blood of Christ for 77 years. Joseph’s apparitions and his place in the Gospels. She was born 9. Patron of a Happy Death, which discusses the This book by Father Donald Calloway, M.I.C., is July 24, 1926, tradition that Saint Joseph rose with others from about preparing to be consecrated to Saint Joseph. in Wichita, one the dead when Jesus died on the cross as it is men- One can do that, or one can use the book for ac- of 13 children tioned in the Gospel. 10. Terror of Demons where cessing a lot of information and quotes from a lot of of Clarence Saint Joseph is the second most feared by demons saints, and other Catholic authors on Saint and Hazel of the saints after the Blessed Virgin Mary. Part Joseph. This book also could be used as a mini (Markel) Tim- three is entitled Prayers to Saint Joseph. This part retreat. mermeyer. She has litanies to Saint Joseph in English and Latin, The book has an introduction and then is divided was stricken acts of consecration written by various saints into three parts: the first part with polio at Sr. Ruth and others, and other is a 33-day preparation for the age 4. Timmermeyer, prayers to Saint Joseph by consecration to Saint Joseph. In 1940, after A.S.C. saints, blessed and others. Each day has readings from graduating There are two appendices Scripture, saints, blessed, and from eighth grade, she went with the first being on how others. to Sacred Heart convent. She to make a group prepara- Some of the saints, blesseds made first vows on Aug. 16, tion for consecration and and others are, Saint Paul VI, 1942, and final vows five years the second is on what one Saint John XXIII, Saint John Paul II, Saint John later. Between those years, she can do after the consecra- Neumann, Blessed William Chaminade, Pope Ben- completed high school studies edict XVI, Saint Teresa of Avila, Blessed Bartolo tion is done. There are two at Sacred Heart Academy in Longo, The Catechism of the Catholic Church and addendums. The first is two Wichita and taught primary other people from various times and places. meditations on Saint Joseph and intermediate grades in The second part is entitled “The Wonders of Our and the second is a list of Kansas and Oklahoma. Spiritual Father,” which presents 10 “wonders” churches and shrines in the She earned a bachelor’s de- as themes that are: 1. Delight of saints which has world dedicated to Saint Jo- gree in education from Sacred quotes and stories by several saints like Saint seph. There is a bibliography and the book finishes Heart College, Wichita, and a Andre Bessette who founded the Oratory of Saint with nine color illustrations. master’s degree in education- Joseph in Canada, and other saints. 2. Our Spiri- Again, this book is a means to prepare to be al administration from Kan- tual Father which talks about Saint Joseph being consecrated to Saint Joseph or it can be used as a sas State Teachers College in declared by Blessed Pope Pius XI as patron of the mini retreat. There are so many quotes from saints, Emporia. In 1975, Ruth was Universal Church. 3. Young Husband of Mary. 4. popes and many other Catholic authors, which trained in pastoral care at Saint Virginal Father of Jesus. 5. Just and Reverent Man. alone makes this book a treasure trove. May Saint Mary’s Hospital in Enid. 6. Savior of the Savior, which discusses the sorrows Joseph terror of demons pray for us! Interment is in the ASC Wich- of Saint Joseph and how he saved Jesus and Mary Br. Benet Exton, O.S.B., from Saint Gregory’s Ab- ita cemetery. from danger. 7. Adorer of Christ where Saint Joseph bey, is a freelance writer for the Sooner Catholic. 16 June 7, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic June 7, 2020 17

Lánzate a lo más Profundo La Eucaristía en El Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica Luke 5:4 Selecciones de la sección “Resumen” con algunos pensamientos personales

Racismo es un problema de vida Al final de cada sección principal caristía, la Misa, es un culto, un El Pan de Ángeles, la Eucaristía, del Catecismo de la Iglesia Católi- acto de adoración, dividido en dos cuando se recibe adecuadamente, ca, sus editores sabiamente nos partes: la Liturgia de la Palabra y nos fortalece con la vida y el amor Pedro A. Moreno, Arzobispo Paul S. Coakley El racismo no es una cosa del pasado o familias y amigos ofrecieron una sección “Resumen” la Liturgia de la Eucaristía. Esta de Dios que nos une a todos con O.P. Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez simplemente un tema político descartable que afligidos. Oramos con los aspectos más destacados es nuestra acción de gracias, Cristo y todo lo que se une a él. Arzobispo Joseph F. Naumann vuelve a surgir solo cuando sea conveniente. por la paz en los de esa sección. Cualquiera que donde el pan y el vino son consa- Compartimos en y a través de Obispo Shelton J. Fabre Es un peligro real y presente que debe ser re- Estados Unidos, intente obtener una visión gener- grados por Cristo mismo, a través Cristo y el poder del Espíritu San- Obispo Joseph C. Bambera suelto. Como miembros de la Iglesia, debemos particularmente al rápida de las enseñanzas de la de su instrumento, el sacerdote. to, una unidad que solo se puede Obispo David G. O’Connell defender las acciones correctas y justas más en Minnesota, Iglesia sobre un tema determinado El Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo es romper a través de la ignorancia y miraría este “Resumen” y se actu- nuestro alimento divino. el pecado. Obispo Joseph N. Perry difíciles en lugar de los errores fáciles de la mientras el pro- Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley indiferencia. No podemos hacernos de la vista ceso legal avanza. alizaría sobre esas verdades. 1412 Los signos esenciales del 1415 El que quiere recibir a nuestro Señor” (MF). WASHINGTON - Siete obispos estadounidens- gorda a estas atrocidades y aun así tratar de También anticipa- El resumen sobre la Eucaristía sacramento eucarístico son pan Cristo en la Comunión eucarística Vivir una vida eucarística de es, presidentes de comités de dentro de la Con- profesar respeto por cada vida humana. Servi- mos una investigación completa que resulte en comienza con los fundamentos bí- de trigo y vino de vid, sobre los debe hallarse en estado de gracia. un intenso amor a Cristo exige ferencia de Obispos Católicos de EE.UU. han mos a un Dios de amor, misericordia y justicia. la responsabilidad legítima y la justicia real. blicos del sexto capítulo del Evan- cuales es invocada la bendición Si uno tiene conciencia de haber un amor a cada uno de nuestros emitido una declaración a raíz de la muerte del Si bien se espera que aboguemos por protes- Nos unimos a nuestros hermanos obispos gelio de Juan y luego continúa con del Espíritu Santo y el presbíte- pecado mortalmente no debe hermanos y hermanas en quienes Sr. George Floyd y las protestas que han estal- tas pacíficas no violentas, y ciertamente lo hac- para desafiar a todos a que se reúnan, partic- la forma en que este sacramento ro pronuncia las palabras de la acercarse a la Eucaristía sin haber Cristo está presente y con quienes lado en Minneapolis y en otras ciudades de los emos, también apoyamos apasionadamente a ularmente con aquellos de diferentes orígenes es tan esencial para nuestras vi- consagración dichas por Jesús en recibido previamente la absolución compartimos nuestra comunión Estados Unidos. las comunidades que están comprensiblemente culturales. En este encuentro, busquemos un das como discípulos de Cristo. la última cena: “Esto es mi Cuerpo en el sacramento de la Penitencia. con Cristo. Este es un anticipo del Obispo Shelton J. Fabre de indignados. Demasiadas mayor entendimiento entre el pueblo de Dios. 1406 Jesús dijo: “Yo soy el pan entregado por vosotros [...] Este es 1416 La Sagrada Comunión del cielo. Houma-Thibodaux, presidente del comunidades alrededor de vivo, bajado del cielo. Si uno come el cáliz de mi Sangre...” Cuerpo y de la Sangre de Cristo Muchas personas que históricamente han sido 1419 Cristo, que pasó de este Comité Ad Hoc Contra el Racis- este país sienten que sus vo- de este pan, vivirá para siempre Por la consagración se acrecienta la unión del comulgante privadas de sus derechos continúan exper- 1413 mundo al Padre, nos da en la Eu- mo; Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez de ces no son escuchadas, sus [...] El que come mi Carne y bebe realiza la transubstanciación del con el Señor, le perdona los peca- imentando tristeza y dolor, sin embargo, se caristía la prenda de la gloria que Filadelfia, presidente del Comité quejas sobre el tratamiento esfuerzan por perseverar y seguir siendo perso- mi Sangre, tiene vida eterna [...] pan y del vino en el Cuerpo y la dos veniales y lo preserva de peca- de Diversidad Cultural en la Igle- racista no son escuchadas, tendremos junto a Él: la partici- nas de gran fe. permanece en mí y yo en él” (Jn 6, Sangre de Cristo. Bajo las especies dos graves. Puesto que los lazos sia; Arzobispo Paul S. Coakley de y no estamos haciendo lo pación en el Santo Sacrificio nos Alentamos a nuestros pastores a encontrarse 51.54.56). consagradas del pan y del vino, de caridad entre el comulgante y Oklahoma City, presidente de la suficiente para señalar que identifica con su Corazón, sostiene con ellos y acompañarlos de la manera más 1407 La Eucaristía es el corazón Cristo mismo, vivo y glorioso, está Cristo son reforzados, la recepción Comisión de Justicia Doméstica y este tratamiento mortal es y la cumbre de la vida de la Igle- nuestras fuerzas a lo largo del auténtica, escuchar sus historias y aprender de presente de manera verdadera, real de este sacramento fortalece la Desarrollo Humano; Arzobispo Jo- antitético al Evangelio de la sia, pues en ella Cristo asocia su y substancial, con su Cuerpo, su peregrinar de esta vida, nos hace ellas, encontrando formas sustantivas de im- unidad de la Iglesia, Cuerpo místi- seph F. Naumann de Kansas City Vida. Iglesia y todos sus miembros a su Sangre, su alma y su divinidad (cf co de Cristo. desear la Vida eterna y nos une ya plementar un cambio sistémico. Tales encuen- en Kansas, presidente del Comité Como dijimos hace die- sacrificio de alabanza y acción de Concilio de Trento: DS 1640; 1651). Puesto que Cristo mismo desde ahora a la Iglesia del cielo, a tros comenzarán a provocar la transformación 1418 de Actividades Pro-Vida; Obispo ciocho meses en nuestra gracias ofrecido una vez por todas 1414 En cuanto sacrificio, la está presente en el Sacramento del la Santa Virgen María y a todos los necesaria de nuestra comprensión de la ver- Joseph C. Bambera de Scran- carta pastoral más reciente en la cruz a su Padre; por me- Eucaristía es ofrecida también en Altar es preciso honrarlo con culto santos. dadera vida, la caridad y la justicia en los Es- ton, presidente de la Comisión de contra el racismo, “Abramos dio de este sacrificio derrama las reparación de los pecados de los de adoración. “La visita al Santísi- Visiten el sagrario, visiten a tados Unidos. Con suerte, habrá muchas voces Asuntos Ecuménicos e Interreli- Nuestros Corazones”, para gracias de la salvación sobre su vivos y los difuntos, y para obtener mo Sacramento es una prueba de Jesús. Oren. Den gracias. Dile: “Te que hablarán y buscarán la curación contra el giosos; Obispo David G. O’Connell, las personas de color, al- Cuerpo, que es la Iglesia. de Dios beneficios espirituales o gratitud, un signo de amor y un amo Señor. Ayúdame a amar a los mal del racismo en nuestra tierra. obispo auxiliar de Los Ángeles, gunas interacciones con la Nuestra celebración de la Eu- temporales. deber de adoración hacia Cristo, demás. Amén.” presidente del Subcomité de la policía pueden estar llenas Hacemos un llamado a todos los católicos Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano; de miedo e incluso de peligro. Las personas de para que oren y trabajen hacia un nuevo der- y el obispo Joseph N. Perry, obispo auxiliar de buena conciencia nunca deben hacer la vista ramamiento del Espíritu Santo. Oremos por un Chicago, presidente del Subcomité de Asun- gorda cuando se priva a los ciudadanos de su deseo sobrenatural para librarnos del daño que causan los prejuicios. Hacemos un llamado a tos Afroamericanos, emitieron la siguiente dignidad humana e incluso de sus vidas. La Se lanza Servicio para los católicos a rezar al Espíritu Santo para que Iconos que inspiran: la fe de los declaración: indiferencia no es una opción. “Como obispos, Informar sobre Abusos de Estamos con el corazón roto, asqueados e declaramos inequívocamente que el racismo es el Espíritu de la Verdad toque los corazones de Obispos Católicos indignados al ver otro video de un hombre un problema de vida”. todos en los Estados Unidos y venga a nuestros venezolanos en impresionantes lienzos El nuevo servicio para afroamericano asesinado ante nuestros propios Nos unimos al arzobispo Bernard A. Hebda sistemas de justicia penal y de aplicación de Informar sobre Abusos de ojos. Lo que es más sorprendente es que esto de Saint Paul y Minneapolis para orar por el la ley. Finalmente, permita que todos y cada Obispos Católicos se lanzó está sucediendo a las pocas semanas de varios descanso del alma del Sr. George Floyd y todos uno de los católicos, independientemente de Por Macky Arenas gritó: “Un momento, retiren el plástico del cuadro!”. el 16 de marzo. El servicio otros eventos similares. Esta es la última lla- los demás que han perdido la vida de manera su origen étnico, le rueguen a Dios que sane Aleteia No había tal plástico. Era una cubierta que el artista de informes de terceras mada de alerta a la que cada uno de nosotros similar. Abogamos por el fin de la violencia a nuestra visión profundamente distorsionada de había colocado al grupo de frutas sobre una mesa partes es responsable de debe responder con un espíritu de conversión raíz de esta tragedia y por las víctimas de los nosotros mismos, así como a nuestra sociedad Un joven y galardonado pintor venezolano prepara de madera que había pintado. Parecía real, tan real recibir denuncias de abuso determinada. disturbios. Oramos por el consuelo para las profundamente destrozada. una exposición sin precedentes: los íconos que rep- que la confusión generó carcajadas y la anécdota se sexual contra obispos resentan la fe del venezolano en obras de impresion- esparció. actuales o retirados en antes dimensiones, con una técnica única y orientada Tiene tendencia a dibujar en lienzos gigantes, lo los Estados Unidos. Se su obra a ofrecer un hermoso tributo de cual enfatiza el realismo de sus obras. En un come- pueden realizar denuncias Desde muy pequeño, Jorge Dager manifestó clara- dor o pantry, de dimensiones adecuadas, un bodegón al número gratuito (800) mente su pasión de Dáger es suficiente. 276-1562 o en línea en Papa: La maravilla ante regalo de la creación abre por la pintura. No hay que decorar más. reportbishopabuse.org. La De casta le viene Más que realista, parte informante puede al galgo pues su hiperrealista, su estilo optar por permanecer en el corazones a la oración padre, abogado y es muy figurativo, muy anonimato. Para obtener ganadero, es un personal. “La pintura más información, vaya en hábil caricaturista. de Dager tiene un tono línea a archokc.org/clerg- Por Junno Arocho Esteves debe ser detrás de un trabajo tan La reflexión del papa coincidió creación de Dios, los cristianos Entró en clases poético afectivo emo- yabuse. Para denunciar el poderoso. con la celebración de la “Semana pueden inspirarse para dar gracias para comenzar a cional muy personal, abuso por parte del clero, “La oración y a la contemplación Laudato Si’” del 16 al 24 de mayo. a Dios a través de la oración. manejar el pincel tonos que tocan claves voluntarios o empleados CIUDAD DEL VATICANO – El de Dios. El salmo 8 --que hemos El evento de una semana fue “Somos hijos del gran Rey, el y comprender los visuales y sensaciones de la iglesia y la escuela, misterio y la maravilla de la escuchado-- expresa la grandeza y promovido como una ocasión para Creador, capaces de leer su firma colores. Lo hizo tan neurolingüísticas”, ex- llame al (405) 720-9878. creación de Dios pueden abrir los la belleza de esta que los en toda la creación, esa creación bien que rápida- presó una vez el crítico Si un niño está en peligro corazones de hombres y mujeres creación, frente a católicos que no nos importa hoy. Pero en mente avanzó has- Carlos Maldonado-Bour- inmediato, llame al 9-1-1. la cual el ser hu- miren los para expresar su gratitud a través esa creación, está la firma de Dios ta hacerse conocer Jorge Dager goin mano percibe su pasos que de la oración, dijo el papa Francis- archokc.org/ que lo hizo por amor,” él dijo. y arrancar a vender Por su impresionante co. pequeñez”, dijo. han toma- representación del vidrio Continuando con su serie de sus famosos “bo- Para enviar fotos, Durante una transmisión en vivo “Pero también mass do para degones”. La gente en Caracas decía: “Si no tienes un y el plástico logró llamar la atención -en su etapa de charlas sobre la oración, el papa información sobre eventos de su audiencia general semanal el lugar especial proteger bodegón de Dager en tu comedor, no estás en nada!”. “Transparencias ”- de los críticos de la Unión Euro- desde la biblioteca del Palacio que en ella ocupa; el medio dijo que si bien uno puede sentirse pea, quienes le otorgarían el Premio Internacional o ideas de historias que Apostólico el 20 de mayo, el papa porque, aunque ambiente insignificante en la gran escala del Las famosas “transparencias” de Bellas Artes Salvador Dalí en Pragha, República pueden ser publicadas, dijo que los seres humanos son el ser humano y ayudar universo, “en la oración, un sen- Eran hermosos, de tonos vivos y de un realismo Checa convirtiéndolo así en el único venezolano con envíe un correo “la única criatura capaz de recon- por naturaleza sea insignificante a los pobres del mundo. timiento de misericordia se afirma tal que, en una ocasión, un productor de televisión este honor hasta la fecha. En la actualidad incursio- electrónico a ocer la belleza” y no pueden evitar comparado con la grandiosidad de Antes de concluir su discurso, abrumadoramente” y conduce a la colocó uno de ellos como back-in para un programa na con éxito en la escultura, la orfebrería y el esmalte [email protected]. preguntarse qué diseño de amor todo lo creado”. el papa dijo que al contemplar la gratitud a Dios. de cocina y, antes de iniciar la grabación, el director sobre metal. 18 June 7, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic June 7, 2020 19 Calendar Jobs Box 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. Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine the principal. The assistant sup- Feighny, Christ the King School, Parish secretary – Del City 11:30 a.m., archokc.org/live, 14 Feast of The Most Holy Body 16 Daily Mass live-streamed executive director ports the school mission by help- St. Catholic June 1905 Elmhurst Ave., Oklahoma Facebook Live. and Blood of Christ (Corpus from St. Francis de Sales The Archdiocese of Oklahoma ing manage the day-to-day oper- Church in Del City is seeking a City 73120 or afeighny@ckschool. Christi). Chapel, 11:30 a.m., archokc. City is seeking an executive director ations, including school records, part-time parish secretary to work com. Download teacher application 7 Feast of the Most Holy Trinity. 11 Feast of St. . org/live, Facebook Live. for the Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine. external/internal communications, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through packet at archokc.org/careers. 14 Flag Day. This position is responsible for student files, school finances and Friday. Ability to communicate and 7 Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 11 National Alliance on Mental 17 Monthly Novena to the Infant the operation of the shrine, which supporting teachers and school interface in a tactful and profes- p.m., 2453 Wilcox Dr., Nor- REACH instructor - OKC Illness Greater OKC presenta- 14 Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 Jesus. Nine days of novenas is under construction in Oklaho- sional manner with the pastor staff. The assistant will work reg- Bishop McGuinness Catholic man. Contact Connie Lang, tion, 9 a.m., St. John, Ed- p.m., 2453 Wilcox Dr., Nor- to the Infant Jesus of Prague. ma City. Duties include leading ularly with the principal, faculty and the members of the parish is High School has an opening for a (405) 249-1041, potato.lang@ mond. man. Contact Connie Lang, the planning and execution of all and staff, parish staff, students required as well as the general pub- REACH instructor. Responsible for gmail.com. (405) 249-1041, potato.lang@ 19 Feast of The Most Sacred business and operational aspects and school families. Send cov- lic in person, by telephone and via implementing an academic support 13 Feast of St. . gmail.com Heart of Jesus. of the shrine; providing executive er letter, resume and references e-mail. Advanced use of Microsoft program for students. Must be cer- 9 Feast of St. Ephrem. leadership for lay employees and to Natalie Johnson at 600 Garth Office software, including Word, tified in special education. For the 13 Life of the Party Gala, 6 p.m., 16 Serra Club meeting. Register 20 Feast of The Immaculate contractors supporting the shine; Brooks Blvd., Yukon 73099, prin- Excel and parish database software full job description and to apply, 9 Daily Mass live-streamed from Embassy Suites Hotel Down- at serraokc.org. Heart of the Blessed Virgin strategic planning for the facili- [email protected]. required. Organizational efficiency, visit www.bmchs.org/employment. St. Francis de Sales Chapel, town OKC, 741 N. Phillips Ave. Mary. ties, programs, resource develop- adaptability, time management and ment and outreach; serving as the Director of evangelization and the ability to meet deadlines re- Music/drama teacher - OKC assistant secretary of the board of faith formation quired. Send inquiries and resumes Saint James the Greater Catholic directors for the shrine corpora- St. Catholic to [email protected]. School, Oklahoma City, is seeking Briefs tion as a non-voting member; and Church in Edmond is seeking a a certified music/drama teacher promotion of pilgrimages and other full-time director of evangelization Science teacher - OKC for the 2020-21 school year. An Please contact event or meeting advocate can contact Julie Lewis Life of the Party Gala Rosary Run activities that will take place on the and faith formation. The position Mount St. Mary Catholic High Oklahoma teaching certificate is organizers before attending. at norman@golifemobilemedical. Willow Pregnancy Support Life The third annual Bl. Stanley campus. Must be a faithful Catho- will serve as the staff resource School is seeking an advanced sci- required. Experience preferred. com. VIsit sidewalkadvocates.org. of the Party Gala is 6 p.m. June Rother Rosary Run is July 25. lic who is active in parish life and leader for the evangelization and ence high school teaching position, Send resume with referenc- Shrine webcam 13 at Embassy Suites Hotel This year the run is virtual. Visit forms life around the teachings of formation pillar. Duties include beginning 2020-2021 school year. es to Alicia Vazquez, principal, A new live webcam allows view- SWOSU alumni network Downtown OKC, 741 N. Phillips www.therothermen.com. the Church; possess a bachelor’s coordination of adult formation and Courses include AP physics C, [email protected]. ers to watch the building of the Fr. Kelly Edwards, pastor of Ave. Tickets are $150. Visit wil- degree from an accredited institu- evangelization activities, serve as honors anatomy and AP physics I. Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine! St. Eugene Catholic Church in lowpregnancy.org or call Carrie Reunion tion of higher education (a master’s coordinator of faith formation for Possible coaching positions avail- Special education teacher - OKC The webcam will be live streaming Weatherford, is looking for SWO- Rossow at (405) 606-8426 St. Anthony Catholic School degree in business or other disci- PreK-5th grade students, including able as well as extra-curricular Christ the King Catholic School throughout construction. Watch SU alumni to join their Flocknote Alumni Association is planning pline using analytical processes Reconciliation and First Commu- clubs and organizations. Certifi- is looking for an educator to at archokc.org/shrinewebcam. alumni network. Text SWOSUa- 0K Fun-No-Run an all-school reunion at 1 p.m. preferred); five years in executive nion, oversee UCO campus min- cation required. Send resume to work with students in the SOAR lum to 84576 to join. The Bl. Stanley Rother Feast Aug. 1, at the St. Anthony School leadership with complete financial ister and youth and young adult Talita DeNegri at tdenegri@mount- (Supplemental Opportunities for Catholic young adults of OKC Day 0K Fun-No-Run and Celebra- Activity Center (gym) for anyone responsibility; demonstrated ability coordinator. Must be fully practic- stmary.org. Academic Readiness) program. A Open to all young adults (ages Gospel of Life School tion for Life is July 18. All ages who attended from 1917 to 1970. to provide oversight to staff and ing Catholics in good standing and bachelor’s degree in education is 18-39, married or single) in the The Gospel of Life Disciples and athletic abilities. Race pack- Reservations for the barbecue volunteers. Experience in shrine passionate about Jesus, the Cath- Teachers – Ponca City necessary along with special edu- archdiocese. Visit the Facebook present “Dedicate Yourself to age $35, includes T-shirt, victory dinner, $20 pp, may be sent to leadership preferred. Bilingual in olic faith and forming disciples. St. Mary Catholic School in cation certification. Send resume, page (Catholic Young Adults of Discipleship: Encounter Christ coin, bumper sticker and lunch Maxine Hinshaw, 2208 Fieldstone Spanish strongly preferred. Send Evenings and weekends required. Ponca City is seeking teachers cover letter to Amy Feighny, Christ OKC) for events and information through prayer, study, commu- ticket. Proceeds benefit The Cen- Ct., Okmulgee 74447. Deadline inquiries and resumes to nlargent@ Bachelor’s degree in theology or for Pre-K (3-year-old class M, the King School, 1905 Elmhurst or e-mail info@catholicyoun- nity and service.” The summer ter of Family Love and sponsoring June 15. Contact Larry Biddle at archokc.org. pastoral ministry required, Master’s W, F), second grade and fourth Ave., Oklahoma City 73120 or gadultsokc.com. session is June-August and fall parishes. Race locations, spon- [email protected] or (918) degree preferred. Previous super- grade. Competitive pay and ben- [email protected]. Down- session is September-December. sors and volunteers needed. Visit 756-1792. Principal - OKC visory experience necessary. Can- efits. Christian environment with load teacher application packet at Sidewalk advocates Contact Jim Armour at (405) 278- www.facebook.com/0K4Rother. Sacred Heart Catholic School in didate must exhibit strong verbal, smaller class sizes. Oklahoma archokc.org/careers. Anyone interested in becoming 6659, jim@gospeloflifedisciples. Contact [email protected]. To see more briefs, go online to Oklahoma City is seeking a princi- written and interpersonal com- certification required. Contact a peaceful and prayerful sidewalk org. www.archokc.org/briefs. pal for the 2020-2021 school year. munication skills in working and (580) 765-4387, sarah.hunsaker@ Rose Home monitor Pierce Ethical Ad_12x8 2-20.qxp_Layout 1 2/20/20 3:16 PM Page 1 Must be a practicing Catholic and leading volunteers. Proficiency in smsponcacity.org. Willow Pregnancy Support of an outstanding educator with a Microsoft computer programs and Oklahoma, Inc./Rose Home is minimum of five years teaching ex- willingness to learn other software Math/engineering instructor seeking night and weekend mon- Ranked the #1 Knights of Columbus perience. Administrative experience programs, as needed. Send resume Bishop McGuinness Catholic itors to assure the well-being and and bilingual in Spanish preferred. to [email protected]. High School has an opening for a safety of residents. Monitors may Agency in the Order in Applicants are expected to meet mathematics/engineering instruc- perform minor maintenance as 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2019. archdiocesan requirements. Salary Art teacher - Edmond tor in the STEM department. The needed. Utmost confidentiality and benefits will be commensurate St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic successful candidate would be must be maintained. High school with experience and archdiocesan School in Edmond is accepting ap- responsible for teaching sections of diploma or GED, some college guidelines. Position effective July plications for a PreK-8th grade art Principles of Engineering, Pre-Cal- preferred. Volunteer experience 1. Contact the Office of the Super- teacher for the 2020-2021 school culus, and STEM II; as well as with Rose Home or Birth Choice Trey Welker Chad McAuliff Bobby Stevens Troy Snow Devon Soukup Lance Dufour year. Interested applicants should intendent, P.O. Box 32180, OKC coaching the First Tech Challenge preferred. Must be able to pass Assistant General Agent MDRT, SKC SKC 918-798-0012 MDRT, SKC 918-550-0886 73123 or call (405) 721-4202. hold at least a bachelor’s degree Robotics team. For the full job de- background check, have current MDRT, SKC 918-284-0685 405-534-0397 [email protected] 405-505-6030 [email protected] with state teaching certification. scription and to apply, visit www. valid driver’s license and good 405-850-4092 chad.mcauliff@kofc.org [email protected] Councils: 775, 1677, [email protected] Councils: 962, 1302, [email protected] Councils: 1104, 4721, 6606, Councils: 1018, 3556, 7392, 10388, Councils: 767, 3101, 3167, 4519, 4804, 7395, Office manager - OKC Send resume, cover letter and copy bmchs.org/employment. driving record. CPR Certification Councils: 3220, 10822, 9668, 9737, 13828 4598, 5160, 5354, 11194, 11633, 11959, 5440, 5759, 6478, 8433, 11734, 14220, St. Joseph Old Cathedral has of teaching certificate to Laura required after hire. Send resumes 12669 9901, 12108, 16048, 13313, 15834 8633, 14744 14248, 14448, 15785 an opening for an office manager. Gallagher, principal, St. Elizabeth Math, religion teacher - OKC to Dolores Person at dperson@ 16214, 16367 This position will serve as staff Ann Seton, P.O. Box 510, Edmond St. James the Greater Catholic willowpregnancy.org. resource in support of the pastor, 73083 or [email protected]. School, Oklahoma City, is seeking fulfilling parish administrative Download teacher application a middle school math and religion PreK-4 teacher – Okarche needs in finance, fundraising, packet at archokc.org/careers. No teacher. Should hold a bachelor’s Holy Trinity in Okarche is ac- building, grounds and personnel. phone calls please. state teaching certification in the cepting applications for a PreK-4 Experience in office management, desired teaching area. Experience early childhood teacher for the including accounting and office Children’s minister - Stillwater preferred. Send resume with refer- 2020-2021 school year. The candi- Kevin Pierce management, required. This po- St. Francis Xavier Catholic ences to Alicia Vazquez, principal, date should hold a bachelor’s de- Regional Agency Executive Consultant Michael Dalby Robert Blakely Mike Maggio Max Yardley This could be you! Career opportunities sition requires attention to detail Church in Stillwater is accepting [email protected] gree in education with state teach- 405-638-1274 405-243-8324 405-697-8820 405-570-2179 General Agent available. with great accuracy, flexibility applications for a full-time chil- ing certification in early childhood SKC [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Councils: 965, 1287, Councils: 1038, 1044, Councils: 916, 949, 1053, Councils: 4601, 6477, and adaptability. Use of Microsoft dren’s minister. The person will Middle school administrator - education. Send resume, cover Office: 877-707-0752 2604, 4889, 5168, 1533, 1537, 2974, 3113, 1903, 3336, 4026, 4042, 8204, 12518, 12605 Office software, including Word, provide oversight and planning for OKC letter and copy of teaching certif- Cell: 405-514-7660 8523, 9900, 11648, 3309, 9334, 13366 5266, 5396, 9333, 9583, Excel and PowerPoint required. all aspects of the Children’s minis- Christ the King Catholic School icate to Fr. Cory Stanley, pastor, [email protected] 11909, 12819, 12382 11135, 11237, 14106 Must be familiar with database try programming. Experience with is interviewing middle school P.O. Box 485, Okarche 73762 or management. Bilingual in Spanish Spanish speaking communities administrative applicants for the [email protected]. Down- preferred. Send inquiries and re- and children with special needs is 2020-2021 school year. A bache- load a teacher application packet sumes to [email protected]. highly valued. Send resume and lor’s degree in secondary education at archokc.org/careers. cover letter to Stacy Humbert, di- and a state teaching certificate Administrative assistant - Yukon rector of evangelization and mis- required. Secondary teaching St. John Nepomuk Catholic sion, St. Francis Xavier Catholic experience required, and admin- School in Yukon is seeking a full- Church, 711 N. Country Club Rd., istrative experience preferred. To see more job openings, go on- time administrative assistant to Stillwater 74075. Send resume, cover letter to Amy line to www.archokc.org/jobs-box. L I F E I N S U R A N C E • D I S A B I L I T Y I N C O M E I N S U R A N C E • L O N G - T E R M C A R E I N S U R A N C E • R E T I R E M E N T A N N U I T I E S *World's MoEst Ethical Companies® and Ethtisphere® namesh and marks are registeredi trademarksc of Ethisphere LLCa. l 20 June 7, 2020 Sooner Catholic continued from page 1 Katherine Gallagher – The Mount ple, each year at Bishop “This semester has McGuinness we have a definitely shaken up tradition where we host my life. I honestly don’t ‘Olympics Week.’ This is Ellie Franks – Bishop McGuinness know how I would’ve an event that the whole “This semester was gotten through it if I school looks forward unexpected and unusu- didn’t lean on Christ. to each year and sadly al for sure. As seniors God was the only con- we couldn’t have it in we didn’t know that our stant. I am so grateful person. But, fortunately last day of school before to attend Mount Saint we were blessed enough spring break would be Mary, especially at a to host the event online. our last day of school time like this. MSM has Myself and a small group ever. Before school made us seniors feel of students found a way Clare Jordan ended, a couple of my special through mul- to host talent shows, friends started a Bible tiple different senior Katherine Gallagher trivia, gaming events study and we would events and made sure and more virtually. It was a lot of fun and meet Wednesday before we knew we were a the majority of the school was really invest- school. We continued priority. I don’t think there’s a member of the ed in participating. I also have been making to meet through Zoom MSM class of 2020 who doesn’t know the love masks, writing letters to all my friends and Ellie Franks during the beginning this school has for us.” even preparing for an online national speech of the pandemic and and debate competition. God has blessed me they helped me to stay optimistic and positive. Clare Jordan - Bishop McGuinness in many ways and the pandemic does not take This break from reality has really allowed me “My faith during this time has greatly as- that away from me. It’s still my responsibility to notice God’s presence in the little things all sisted me in staying motivated. I firmly believe and pleasure to find ways to give back even if around me. I’m thankful for the friends and that everything happens for a reason and that things look a bit different this year.” family God has placed in my life who help me God will have a plan for us that will later be get through challenging times like these.” revealed. With this belief in mind, I try to focus Steve Gust is a freelance writer for the Sooner on what I can do to continue living. For exam- Catholic.

Abigail Fankauser receives her diploma from Principal Dana Wade during the drive-thru All Saints graduation at St. Mark Catholic Church in Norman. Photos Theresa Bragg.

All Saints Principal Dana Wade presents graduating 8th grader Donnie Sizemore with his diploma during the drive-thru graduation All Saints held a drive-thru graduation ceremony May 19 at St. Mark at St. Mark Catholic Church in Catholic Church in Norman for the eighth grade class. Photo Toni Norman on May 19. Bragg.

On May 9, St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Midwest City had a food drive called “SPN Cares” to raise money and collect food for parish- ioners affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Photos provided.

On May 9, St. Benedict Catholic Church in Shawnee held a food drive with funds collected from parishioners. St. Gregory’s Abbey donated 30 dozen eggs. On May 16, volunteers distributed more than 200 food sacks to the communi- ty with cereal, rice, beans, pasta, For the last day of school, St. Philip canned vegetables and fruit, crack- Neri Catholic Church in Midwest City ers, canned meats, bread, water, celebrated with a Teacher Appreciation milk, fresh fruit and eggs. Photos Parade. The teachers were placed in provided. parking spaces as a line of cars pa- raded around in appreciation. Photos provided.