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Easter

“On the fi rst day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them, ‘They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don’t know where they put him.’ So Peter and the other disciple went out and came to the tomb. They both ran, but the other disci- ple ran faster than Peter and arrived at the tomb fi rst; he bent down and saw the burial cloths there, but did not go in. When Simon Peter arrived after him, he went into the tomb and saw the burial cloths there, and the cloth that had covered his head, not with the burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place. Then the other dis- ciple also went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb fi rst, and he saw and believed. For they did not yet understand the Scripture that he had to rise from the dead.”

John 20:1-9

The Risen Christ is depicted in the painting “Resurrection” by 15th-century Italian master Andrea Mantegna. CNS/Bridgeman Images. Cultivate personal contact, pope tells new U.S., Spanish bishops Oklahoman Peter Wells ordained archbishop By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis, ordain- ing two Vatican offi cials as bishops, in- cluding Oklahoma’s Peter Bryan Wells, told them to remember that behind every letter they receive, there is a real person. Archbishop Wells, the new nuncio to South Africa, and Spanish Bishop Miguel Angel Ayuso Guixot, secretary of the Pontifi cal Council for Interreligious Dialogue, were ordained by the pope March 19, the feast of Saint Joseph and the third anniversary of the formal inau- guration of Pope Francis’ papacy. “We are very proud of the archbish- op! He and his family are well-known in the archdiocese. His parents, Larry and Dodie, are members of Saint Mary’s parish in Guthrie and his brother, Bill, is director of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp. Archbishop Wells has been well-prepared through Archbishop Coakley greets Archbishop Peter B. Wells during Archbishop Wells’ ordination to his years of service to the local Church the episcopate by Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica. CNS photo/Paul Haring. and to the universal Church to assume am grateful for his generous response to The two men were prostrate on a rug these new and weighty responsibilities. I this call,” Archbishop Coakley said. continued on page 3 2 April 3, 2016 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Local April 3, 2016 3

Put Out Into the Deep Priests’ council recognizes work of Father Bird with Rother Award Luke 5:4 Find more On March 22, the priests’ coun- priesthood on June 25, 1976, at news on the cil, led by Archbishop Coakley, The Cathedral of Our Lady of Per- Newness itself must be renewed recognized the work of Father Ste- petual Help by the Most Rev. John phen Bird, pastor at the Church of Quinn. “God of everlasting mercy, “Receive the Holy Spirit. website the Epiphany of the Lord in Okla- During his nearly 40 years of who in the very recurrence of the paschal feast Whose sins you forgive homa City, with the Father Stanley service to the people of the arch- kindle the faith of the people you have made your own, are forgiven them, and By Sooner Catholic Staff Rother Faithful Shepherd Award. diocese, Father Bird has served as increase, we pray, the grace you have bestowed, those you retain are “Father Bird has tirelessly pro- associate pastor of Saint Thomas that all may grasp and rightly understand retained” (Jn.20:23). Additional coverage of moted the ideals of good liturgical More, Norman; and the Cathe- in what font they have been washed, In fulfi lling this man- Church and archdiocesan style and the focus of good liturgi- dral, Epiphany of the Lord, and by whose Spirit they have been reborn, date the Church carries news and events, only on cal worship for all of the years of Saint Eugene in Oklahoma City. by whose Blood they have been redeemed.” on Christ’s ministry of www.soonercatholic.org: his priesthood,” said Father Don He has been pastor of Saint Eu- (Collect of the Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy healing, forgiving and Wolf, who presented the award. gene, Weatherford; Holy Trinity, Sunday) reconciling sinners Archbishop Paul S. Coakley Sr. Marie Matthias, O.P., “Stephen Bird’s service to the Okarche; and Saint Patrick and Throughout the Easter season, the Church’s new- through the Sacrament fourth grade teacher at priests and the people of the Arch- Epiphany, Oklahoma City. est members continue to refl ect upon the meaning of Penance. As the divine Rosary School from 1953- diocese of Oklahoma City is a gift Father Bird has been pastor of of their experience at the Easter Vigil when they physician, Christ acts through His ordained priest to 58, is returning to OKC to all of us.” Epiphany since 2005. were fully initiated into the mystery of Christ and offer mercy, to heal the wounds of sin and to restore for her ‘bucket list’ visit. The Father Stanley Rother Faith- Shortly after ordination, Father His Church through baptism, confi rmation and the our communion with God, the Church and one an- A reception for Sister will ful Shepherd Award is named in Bird was appointed to the Liturgi- Eucharist. The prayers of the Church’s liturgy during other that sin weakens or even destroys. honor of the late Servant of God cal Commission of the Archdiocese this paschal season express our praise and gratitude The Sacrament of Penance (reconciliation) is a be at Belle Isle Brewery & Father Stanley Rother, a priest and, a few years later, became the for the newness of life and redemption that we have precious gift that Christ has entrusted to the Church. Restaurant on Wednesday, from the Archdiocese of Oklahoma fi rst director of the newly estab- celebrated during the Easter Triduum and that we The Jubilee Year of Mercy and this Easter season April 6, at 6 p.m. All former City who was murdered in Gua- lished Offi ce of Worship, a posi- renew constantly in the sacraments. invite us to a renewed appreciation for this precious students and friends are temala in 1981. The award was tion he has held for more than 30 “See, I make all things new!” (Rev. 21:5) During the and indispensable sacrament of divine mercy. welcome. instituted in 2003 to recognize a years. Easter season, we celebrate new life, the new cove- The communal celebrations of the Sacrament of priest who has exhibited an un- In these roles, he has helped nant and the new law of love that we have received Penance in which many are accustomed to partici- The Oklahoma Catho- wavering commitment to the spiri- plan many of the major liturgical Father Stephen Bird, holding the Faithful Shepherd Award, with Archbishop Coak- through Christ’s death and resurrection, and the pate during Lent and Advent, though very benefi cial, lic Women’s Conference is ley, Fr. Ray Ackerman and Fr. Don Wolf. Photo Cara Koenig. tual lives of his parishioners. celebrations of the archdiocese, outpouring of the Holy Spirit into our hearts. We are do not exhaust our need for this sacrament of mercy, Saturday, April 16, at the “This is a good opportunity for including the installations of a new creation! nor the benefi ts we can derive from it. If we are strug- Reed Center in Midwest both the priests and their bishop Archbishop Salatka, Archbishop grew to appreciate his life. When forward to once again returning to “Nevertheless,” the Catechism of the Catholic gling to overcome sin or devoutly seeking holiness City. Register at www.OCW- to recognize Father Bird for his Beltran and Archbishop Coakley; I was assigned as pastor of Holy Church reminds us, “the new life received in Chris- and the fullness of the Christian life, we have to make Guatemala for the 35th anniversa- Conference.com. For more generous service,” Archbishop Rites of Election, Chrism Mass, Trinity in Okarche, I was able to tian initiation has not abolished the frailty and weak- good use of all of the means that God places at our ry this summer,” Father Bird said. information contact (405) Paul Coakley said. “Often faithful ordinations, funerals of priests, learn more about Father Rother ness of human nature, nor the inclination to sin” disposal to assist us, including this sacrament. “Father Rother has been an exam- 396-6292 or priestly service goes unacknowl- and morning and evening prayer as I ministered to his family and (CCC 1426). We carry this treasure of divine life in The more we open our hearts to divine mercy ple to me of faithful service and I [email protected]. edged. Priests do not look for for clergy events. He has done all others who knew him when he earthen vessels. through our encounter with Jesus Christ in this accolades, but it is good to be able of this while leading a thriving was growing up. I was privileged am honored to receive this award “Do not think that the renewal of life that came sacrament, the more sensitive we will become to His to offer this small gesture of recog- parish. to play a part in placing the beau- named after him.” about once for all at the beginning is enough; new- presence in our lives; the more we will become instru- Plus, don’t miss daily up- nition.” “Through the years, I learned tiful statue of Father Rother on Diane Clay and Cara Koenig con- ness itself must be renewed.” These words of the ments of his mercy in our world. dates on Facebook, Twit- the parish grounds. Now, I look ancient Christian writer, Origen, remind us that the Only the experience of God’s mercy will truly re- Father Bird was ordained to the more about Father Rother and tributed to this story. ter and Instagram! struggle of conversion from sin continues throughout veal the mystery of sin for what it is: not merely the our lives. breaking of an external precept, but the rupture of Peter Wells By faith in the Gospel we are led by grace to bap- a very personal relationship with God who loves us continued from page 1 Archbishop Wells was born in Tulsa. He tism, the principal place for the fi rst and fundamental beyond our imagining, even when we have turned our before the main altar in Saint Peter’s Basilica completed his studies in philosophy at Saint conversion of life. In baptism we renounce evil and backs on him. Though we may grow weary of asking as the congregation chanted the litany of the Meinrad Seminary College in Indiana. He com- gain salvation through the forgiveness of sins and the forgiveness, God never wearies of forgiving us! gift of new life in the spirit. saints, begging for their assistance to the new pleted his studies in theology as a student at But, Christ’s call to conversion continues to re- bishops and the entire Church. the Pontifi cal North American College in Rome. sound insistently in the hearts of Christians through- Then the two, beginning with Bishop Ayuso, He was ordained a priest on July 12, 1991, for out our lives. The so-called second conversion is an @archokc knelt before the pope as he laid his hands on the Diocese of Tulsa. He is believed to be the uninterrupted task for the whole Church that, though their heads and ordained them to the episco- fi rst Oklahoman to be named an archbishop. holy, is always in need of purifi cation as it travels pacy. The other cardinals and bishops concele- In 1990, he obtained a baccalaureate in constantly the path of penance and renewal. Archdiocese of brating the Mass also laid their hands on them. theology from the Pontifi cal Gregorian Univer- For Christians, sin remains a possibility even after Oklahoma City As is his custom, Pope Francis read the ritual sity, later gaining a licentiate in theology at the baptism. Continuing conversion remains a necessity. homily for episcopal ordinations, but added his Pontifi cal John Paul II Institute for Studies on But, conversion is not primarily our work. It is, fi rst Arquidiócesis de own comments and cautions. Marriage and the Family in Rome, in 1992. of all, God’s work whose grace calls us to repentance Oklahoma City CNS photo/Paul Haring. The prepared text includes a reminder that He received a licentiate and a doctorate in and offers us His mercy. Jesus Christ entrusted to the Church his ministry Christ continues to preach, teach and sanctify months.’” canon law from the Pontifi cal Gregorian Uni- “Look people in the eye,” the pope told Arch- of reconciling repentant sinners. On the day of his A young boy is baptized at the Easter Vigil at Sacred Heart his followers through the ministry of the bish- versity in 1998 and 1999. At the same time he resurrection, Jesus appeared to his apostles saying, Church in El Reno. Photo Cara Koenig/Sooner Catholic. op. bishop Wells and Bishop Ayuso. It is the only was a student at the elite Pontifi cal Ecclesiasti- “Christ who preaches, Christ who makes the way to see into someone’s heart and let them cal Academy. Church, makes the Church fruitful, Christ who see into yours, he said. After his ordination, he held the following Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar guides: this is the bishop,” the pope added. Archbishop Wells, a 52-year-old priest of positions: curate at Holy Family Cathedral in Bishops must be men of prayer, he said. “If a the Diocese of Tulsa, has been in the Vatican Tulsa, special secretary to the Bishop of Tulsa The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s offi cial calendar. April 3 – Confi rmation, 11 a.m., Saint Philip Neri, Midwest City bishop doesn’t pray, he can do nothing.” diplomatic service since 1999. Pope Benedict in and vicar for religious education in the diocese. April 3-6 – Visit seminarians at Conception Seminary College, Conception, Mo. Being named a bishop is being chosen to be 2009 named him “assessor for general affairs,” He entered the diplomatic service of the Holy April 7 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., , Saint Francis de Sales Chapel at Catholic Pastoral Center a servant; it’s not an honor, the pope said. “Be a position in the Vatican secretariat of state See on July 1, 1999, worked in the apostolic April 8 – Mass with Archbishop Peter Wells, 11:30 a.m., Saint Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC servants of all – of the greatest and the least. that is similar to be deputy chief of staff. In nunciature in Nigeria and, since 2002, at the April 9 – ACCW Woman of Achievement luncheon, 11 a.m., Saint Eugene, OKC Of all.” February, Pope Francis named him an arch- Section for General Affairs of the Secretariat of April 9 – Confi rmation, 4 p.m., Saint Teresa, Harrah Although the two new bishops are not leading bishop and nuncio to South Africa, Botswana, State. He was named Assessor at the Secretari- April 10 – Confi rmation, 10:30 a.m., Saint Mary, Guthrie dioceses, Pope Francis still told them that they Lesotho and Namibia. at of State in 2009. April 10 – Scout awards Mass, 4 p.m., Saint Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC must model their ministry on the “Good Shep- Bishop Slattery of Tulsa, who once had Besides his native English, he speaks Italian, Offi cial Appointment April 12 – Department directors meeting, 10 a.m., CPC herd, who knows his sheep.” then-Father Wells as his personal secretary, French, German and Spanish. April 12 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., Saint Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC Archdiocese of Oklahoma City “Behind every letter you receive, there is a was at the Vatican for the ordination. He told Bishop Ayuso, a 63-year-old Comboni April 12 – Finance Council meeting, 2 p.m., CPC person,” he told the new bishops. “May that reporters the future archbishop’s “enormous Missionary, has been secretary of the coun- April 13 – School Mass, 10:30 a.m., Mount Saint Mary High School, OKC Effective March 29, 2016 April 13-15 – Visit seminarians at Saint John Vianney School of Theology, Denver, Colo. person be known by you and may you be capa- talent and love for the church” was always ob- cil for interreligious dialogue since 2012. In April 15 – Confi rmation, 6 p.m., Holy Family, Lawton Rev. José Aleczi Dávila – Administrator, ble of knowing him or her.” vious and, in fact, when the Vatican fi rst asked addition to a degree from Pontifi cal Institute of April 16 – Mass at Oklahoma Catholic Women’s Conference, 8 a.m., Reed Center, Midwest City Saint Ann Church, Elgin and missions, Pope Francis urged them to show particular Bishop Slattery to release him for studies at Arabic and Islamic Studies, he has more than April 16 – Confi rmation, 5 p.m., Holy Spirit, Mustang Mother of Sorrows Church, Apache, and care and concern for priests. “It makes me cry the Vatican diplomatic academy, the bishop 20 years of pastoral experience in Egypt and April 17 – Mass and groundbreaking, 9 a.m., Holy Cross, Madill Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, when I hear that a priest has asked to speak said, “no.” Sudan. April 17 – Catholic Day at the Dodgers, 2 p.m., Bricktown Ballpark Sterling. to his bishop and the secretary tells him, ‘He is “I thought they would forget about him, but Junno Arocho Esteves and Diane Clay, editor, April 17 – Mystagogy Mass, 4 p.m., , Saint Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC very busy; he cannot see you for at least three they didn’t,” Bishop Slattery told journalists. contributed to this story. 4 April 3, 2016 Commentary Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic National April 3, 2016 5 Leading lights of new evangelization for April summit in OKC April is Child Abuse Prevention Month If you could sit at the feet of and “Forming Intentional Disciples: learn from the priest who gives The Path to Knowing and Follow- By Sister Catherine Powers there are more than 3 million con- the Pope his retreats, would you? ing Jesus,” whose insightful book Each year, both religious and Report Abuse fi rmed cases of child abuse in our Because in April, you can! has sparked a profound conversa- Carole Brown civic groups designate the month Report known or suspected neglect or abuse, by calling the Department nation annually? Did you know Director of New of Human Services Statewide Abuse Hotline: (800) 522-3511. Reporting is that of the 1,640 child deaths from Father Raniero Cantalamesa, tion in the Church in the USA and of April as Child Abuse Prevention mandatory if the victim is under age 18. preacher to the papal household, beyond; Christopher West, who Evangelization Month. As in past years, the Offi ce child abuse that most were under If you think a child is in immediate danger, call 911. age 3? Did you know our Church will be one of several “leading has been instrumental in popular- of Safe Environment of the Arch- In addition, to report abuse by archdiocesan personnel or someone rep- can make a difference? lights of the new evangelization” to izing Saint John Paul II’s “Theol- diocese of Oklahoma City works in resenting the Catholic Church contact the Archdiocesan Pastoral Response This year, April 24 has been speak at the International Sum- ogy of the Body;” Dr. Peter Kreeft, cooperation with other civic groups Hotline: (405) 720-9878 or the Offi ce of the Vicar General: (800) 721-5651. Most Reverend designated the 15 annual national mit on the New Evangelization, best-selling author and professor North America, enabling us to offer to help promote the observance “Blue Sunday” day of prayer. On Paul S. Coakley co-hosted by the Archdiocese of of philosophy at Boston College; of this important month, which is access at a minimal cost of only this day, all churches, regardless Archbishop of Oklahoma City Oklahoma City on April 15-16. and Angele Regnier, co-author of designed to raise awareness about $45 per person. abuse showcasing speakers, Maria Rosales Lam- of denomination, have been asked Publisher In recent years, we’ve become the acclaimed discipleship Bible The benefi ts of being edifi ed and the problem of child abuse in our their services to bert and Andi Grosvald Ham- to pray for the victims of child deeply conscious of the gravity studies of Catholic Christian Out- built up in faith by some of the society. legislators. ilton talk about the topic of abuse and for those who rescue of the Church’s situation in the reach. Diane Clay leading thinkers and practitioners A major activity sponsored by In addition, the “Grooming for Abuse.” The them. To unite with all people face of aggressive secularism in More than 5,000 people from Editor in the fi eld are obvious. the state is the building of “Blue Safe Environ- presentation is April 21 of faith in changing the statis- our culture. If you are concerned across North America are expected The conference also is a wonder- Ribbon Trees.” We encourage every ment Offi ce at the Catholic Pastoral tics above, the Safe Environment about how best to help the Church to participate in this year’s Sum- ful opportunity for the people on Facilitator of Safe Environment has invited Center from 9:30 a.m. Offi ce is encouraging parishes to Brianna Osborne succeed in its mission in our com- mit. Needless to say, the Archdio- in the archdiocese to designate all clergy, to Noon. Register by do something as simple as include Managing Editor plicated era, it would be diffi cult to cese of Oklahoma City would not the frontlines of the effort in this at least one tree on their parish parish/ contacting cpowers@ an intention in the prayers of the overstate the value of this oppor- have the resources to pull off such archdiocese to gather together for property and decorate it with blue school archokc.org. faithful for the victims of child tunity. an extraordinary conference on fellowship and mutual encourage- ribbons. Such trees will stand as facilitators, During the month abuse. The summit offers the chance its own – nor would most places. ment. of April, we are re- Volume 38, Number 7 a reminder of the obligation of all principals, Prayer does make a difference, to imbibe from some of the most Through the wonders of modern Please make sure that your minded of Jesus’ words adults to keep children safe. youth direc- so let’s join in the effort. brilliant minds in the fi eld. Oth- technology, the conference is being parish is represented – your en- in Matthey 18:5, “Who- April 12 is designated as Child tors and direc- Sister Catherine Powers, C.N.D., Sooner Catholic Newspaper er A-list speakers include Sherry simulcast from Ottawa to more gagement in this conversation is ever receives one little Abuse Prevention Day at the Cap- tors of religious is the Safe Environment Coordina- 7501 Northwest Expressway Weddell, best-selling author of than 30 locations throughout critical! child like this in my name itol with various agencies devoted education to tor for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK 73132 receives me.” Did you know to child care and prevention of hear outstanding City. (405) 721-1810 Fax: (405) 721-5210 Father Boisvert to speak in Norman E-mail: [email protected] Family expert to speak at SGU Mailing Address: The founder of a nonprofi t or-  Shelter: nearly 300 children Family expert Dr. Ray Guarendi In a na- ganization committed to helping live at Pwoje Espwa; P.O. Box 32180 will present “Back to the Family” tionwide orphaned and abandoned children  Food: more than 3,000 meals Oklahoma City, OK 73123 in April as part of the Catholic search, in Haiti will speak at Saint Mark a day; Culture Series at Saint Gregory’s Guarendi the Evangelist Catholic Church,  Education and vocational University and the Offi ce of Faith, sought Visit us online at 3939 W. Tecumseh Rd. in Nor- Training: learning trades such as Integration, Development and strong man, on April 14, 16 and 17. www.soonercatholic.org masonry, carpentry and agricul- Evangelization (FIDE). families Free the Kids Founder Father ture; Guarendi’s public presentation and the Marc Boisvert is a former U.S. Visit the archdiocesan website  Medical and dental Care: will be April 15 at 7:30 p.m. at qualities Navy chaplain, serving the U.S. medical clinic provides 24/7 Saint Gregory’s. that they at www.archokc.org Coast Guard and U.S. Marines. health care; mobile dentist visits As a father of 10, Guarendi has possessed While stationed in Florida, he twice a year. ample experience in the fi eld of in order to develop a better un- The Sooner Catholic learned about desperate Haitians family. This personal experience derstanding of how the family can fl eeing their impoverished island Father Boisvert will share his (USPS 066-910) is published combined with his medical back- thrive in today’s society. He also by the thousands. story at the church on Thursday, biweekly except for once in July ground allows for a thorough com- explored common struggles found In 1998, Father Boisvert retired April 14, at 7 p.m. in Founder’s and twice in December by prehension of the subject. in families. In “Back to the Family” from the Navy and moved to Haiti, Hall. He also will speak during the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Guarendi hosts “Living Right Dr. Guarendi will share the results building a 125-acre village called Saturday Mass at 5 p.m. and at with Dr. Ray” on the EWTN Global of his search. Pwoje Espwa, which means Project Sunday Masses at 8 a.m. and Catholic Television Network. His The event is free, seating is The newspaper is not responsible Hope. 10:30 a.m. work includes “Back to the Fam- limited. For reservations, contact for unsolicited material. At Pwoje Espwa, children re- For more information, go online ily,” “Fighting Mad,” and “Raising the FIDE Offi ce at (405) 878-5352, ceive: to www.freethekids.org. Copyright © 2016 Sooner Catholic Kids Right.” fi [email protected]. Subscription rate: $20 per year Sister Colleen Nolan, O.P., for all who are not members of the EWTN founder Mother Angelica dies on Easter celebrates jubilee Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. The Catholic Church in the ming to more than 264 million his greetings to Mother Angelica SINSINAWA, Wis. – Periodical postage paid at United States has lost a sister who homes in 144 countries. What be- from aboard his papal plane to Sister Colleen Nolan, Oklahoma City, OK 73125. changed the face of Catholicism in gan with approximately 20 employ- Cuba. “To Mother Angelica with O.P., will celebrate her the United States and around the ees has now grown to nearly 400. my blessing, and I ask you to pray world. Mother Mary Angelica of 50th jubilee in July. POSTMASTER: Send address The religious network broadcasts for me; I need it,” the Holy Father the Annunciation, foundress of the terrestrial and shortwave radio A Mass will be held in changes to the Sooner Catholic, said. “God bless you, Mother An- Eternal Word Television Network around the world, operates a reli- Queen of the Rosary P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, Chapel at Sinsinawa (EWTN), passed away on March 27 gious goods catalog and publishes gelica.” Mound on July 10 for OK 73123. after a lengthy struggle with the af- the National Catholic Register and To learn more about Mother An- her and 14 other Sin- tereffects of a stroke. She was 92. Catholic News Agency, among oth- gelica, her famous quotes and her sinawa Dominican Sisters celebrating “Mother Angelica was an ex- er publishing ventures. early life, go online to www.ewtn- 50 years. Her religious name was Sister traordinary woman of faith and On Feb. 12, Pope Francis sent news.com. the founder of one of the world’s Lillian. largest religious media empires. Sister Colleen’s home parish is Holy From a remote monastery in rural Angels and St. Richard, Omaha, in the Alabama, she allowed herself to Omaha Archdiocese. be used as God’s instrument to In the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, bring God’s word and the Catholic Sister Colleen taught at Saints Peter faith into the homes and lives of and Paul in Kingfi sher from 1983 to people around the world, including 1986. In Tulsa, Sister Colleen served as here in Oklahoma. She has left an children’s ministry director at Church of amazing legacy of faith,” Archbish- Saint Mary from 1991 to 1999. If you would like to honor Sister Col- The Sooner Catholic op Coakley said. is supported through the In 1981, Mother Angelica leen on her jubilee, go to the Sinsinawa Archdiocesan Development Fund. launched EWTN, which today Dominicans’ website at www.sinsinawa. transmits 24-hour-a-day program- org/jubilarians. 6 April 3, 2016 Vocations Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Local April 3, 2016 7 Caring hands create comfort for Oklahoma communities Chrism Mass 2016 Sewing ministries support Shawnee, Altus, Lawton and OKC By Judy Hilovsky Bible verse appropriate for the receiver. Prayer For the Sooner Catholic shawls provide healing and comfort to the sick, “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one grieving, the lonely and the elderly, according of the least of these brothers of mine, you did to member JoAnne Sweeney. The group has several shawls waiting to be for me.” – Matthew 25:40 donated, so they are using leftover yarn for At Prince of Peace Church in Altus the Prayer hats, scarves and mittens for Saint Vincent Shawl Ministry knits and crochets prayer De Paul’s annual winter drive. Those who knit shawls for the church and the surrounding or crochet are invited to join the group every community. Tuesday at 1 p.m. Barely three years old, the group has created At Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church more than 100 handmade shawls, and each in Oklahoma City a group of women dubbed is accompanied by a hand-crafted card with a Sewing Buddies create prayer quilts designed especially for the person receiving it. The group asks questions such as favorite colors, hobbies, Photos Cara Koenig/Sooner Catholic. universities or sports teams. Working on another prayer quilt are Epiphany of the They also make baby quilts and the parish’s Lord parishioners and members of Sewing Buddies, baptismal robes. When not working on a dona- Kathy Logan, Ginnie Childress, Carol Chimahusky and tion project, they also do cross-stitch, embroi- Connie Poppe. Photo Judy Hilovsky. dery, crewel embroidery, candlewick, crochet, knit and quilt. Anyone interested in learning ating prayer quilts for more than a decade. The also is welcome every Saturday at 10 a.m. quilts, from baby-size to king-size, have been The Ladies Guild at Holy Family in Lawton donated to hospitals, community members, focuses on creating prayer quilts, member and some have been sent overseas. The group Sharon Steven said. The women, who pray as crafts more than 50 quilts a year, according to they work, produce approximately 150 to 200 supporter Linda Cook. blankets a year. The guild sells quilts at the These groups encourage other Catholics to church twice a year and takes calls from the join in the fun and fellowship, and are available community for special blankets. at several parishes throughout the archdiocese. Saint Benedict in Shawnee is home to Piece- Judy Hilovsky is a freelance writer for the makers, a group of women who have been cre- Sooner Catholic. St. Katharine Drexel Retirement Center in El Reno delivers hope, mercy By Charles Albert are involved with the residents Both the school and the retirement For the Sooner Catholic in every major holiday such as center have contributed to the At the beginning of this century, Thanksgiving and Mardi Gras,” large number of converts joining it was decided that El Reno needed she said. Sacred Heart. a Catholic retirement center for its The second grade children from El Reno Sacred Heart and its aging population. This simple need Sacred Heart School spend one missionary work at Saint Kath- has mushroomed into a mercy day a week reading to the resi- arine’s are covering many of the mission for members of El Reno dents. Holly Eaton, public rela- works of mercy that Christ de- Sacred Heart parish. The work tions director of the school, said, scribed in Matthew 25:42-43. of this parish follows the goals “This was done originally to help Seven Corporal Works of Mercy: of Pope Francis and Archbishop the residents, but it also is benefi - To feed the hungry; dents, the church and the com- cial to the students.” Coakley in this Jubilee Year of To give drink to the thirsty; munity. Saint Katharine Drexel The residents are giving back to Mercy. To clothe the naked; Reverend Louis Joseph Lamb The mission of mercy doesn’t Retirement Center is privately the community by donating their Reverend Denis G. Hanrahan funded and generally has a waitlist To harbor the harborless; Father Lamb, 90, died March 21 in Okla- uate studies at Catholic just include members of the par- time and helping with El Reno’s for the facility.” To visit the sick; Father Denis Hanrahan, 80, died March 20 in Okla- homa City. Father Lamb was born in Phila- University of America in ish, but the clergy, the board of “Meals on Wheels” program. The Saint Katharine Drexel is made To ransom the captive; homa City. Born Aug. 9, 1935, in Tulla, County Clare, delphia, Pa., on Feb 12, 1926, one of seven Washington, D.C. where directors from Sacred Heart, Sa- shut-ins who receive the meals up of a 49-unit assisted living To bury the dead. Ireland, Father Hanrahan knew from an early age that children of Patrick and Nora Heffernan he received a master’s cred Heart School children and its also appreciate the person-to-per- facility and a 16-unit memory care Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy: he wanted to be a priest. Father Hanrahan once re- Lamb. He was ordained to the priesthood degree in social work. Fa- employees, and the director of the son visits from residents. At section. To instruct the ignorant; marked that he grew up in a parish where the priest- on May 13, 1961. ther Lamb never stopped retirement center, its more than Christmas time, they make Christ- To counsel the doubtful; hood was a popular vocation among the young men and Father Lamb attended parochial schools learning, receiving a 50 employees and its residents. According to Andrea Donaldson, mas evergreens for deceased sol- To admonish sinners; their dedication inspired him. Ultimately, he followed in the Philadelphia area before entering the master’s degree in public The retirement center opened in who is a parishioner and also the diers at the cemetery at Fort Reno. To bear wrongs patiently; his brother Father Michael Hanrahan to the priesthood, U.S. Army Air Corp where he served as a health and a doctorate of 2007 led by the vision of Father executive director of the facility, The spiritual needs of the res- and to Oklahoma. gunner on a B-29 “fl ying fortress” until his philosophy from the University of Oklaho- Phil Donohoe. “The schoolchildren, the employ- idents are being looked after by To forgive offences willingly; Father Hanrahan was one of eight children born to honorable discharge in 1946. Following ma Health Sciences Center; a doctorate of Dave Eaton, board chairman, ees and even the residents are the pastor of Sacred Heart. Father To comfort the affl icted; Michael and Delia Frances Moloney Hanrahan. He at- his military service, he entered Maryknoll ministry from Phillips University in Enid; said, “It is very rewarding for the engaged in helping each other.” Mark Mason celebrates Mass each To pray for the living and the tended Tulla Boys School, Saint Flannan’s College and School and Seminary in Ossining, N.Y., and a master’s degree in liberal studies board, the employees, the resi- “The students from the school week at the retirement center. dead. All Hallows College, Dublin, where he was ordained on where he received a bachelor’s degree in from OU in Norman. Seminarians make deacon promises at Saint Meinrad June 14, 1959. 1950. After working in the private sector for Father Lamb served as Promoter of Seminarian serves with Pope Francis Father Hanrahan’s assignments included serving as a few years, he entered Mount Saint Mary Justice/Defender of the Bond; a teacher Kelly Edwards, a seminarian associate pastor of Blessed Sacrament, Lawton; Sacred Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., and was of religion at Bishop McGuinness Catholic from the Archdiocese of Oklahoma Heart, Oklahoma City; and Saint Pius X, Tulsa. He ordained at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints High School and Mount Saint Mary High City, was one of 25 seminarians Jerome Krug, a seminarian served as pastor of Saint Helen, Frederick and mission; Peter and Paul in Philadelphia for the Dio- School; interim director of Associated Cath- studying at Saint Meinrad Semi- from the archdiocese studying Saint Eugene, Weatherford and missions; Saint Rose cese of Oklahoma City and Tulsa. olic Charities and chaplain to the Catholic nary and School of Theology in In- in Rome, was blessed to greet of Lima, Watonga and missions; Saint Catherine, Pauls He served as associate pastor of Saint Daughters of America. Gov. George Nigh diana to make their deacon prom- Pope Francis before the Easter Valley and mission; and Saint Mary, Guthrie. In 2010, Francis of Assisi, Oklahoma City; Saint proclaimed May 9, 1986, as Father Louis J. ises on March 3 in the school’s Vigil Mass. he retired from active ministry. Mary, Tulsa; and Saint Joseph Old Cathe- Lamb Day. Father Lamb also was a Knight Saint Thomas Aquinas Chapel. Krug was preparing to serve A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on March dral, Oklahoma City. He served as pastor of of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepul- The seminarians attend Saint at Mass when the Pope shook 30 at The Cathedral of Our lady of Perpetual Help with Saints Peter and Paul, Hobart and mis- chre of Jerusalem. Meinrad Seminary and School of his hand. Krug also served interment following at Saint Mary Cemetery, Ardmore, sion; Saint Philip Neri, Midwest City; Saint A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Theology, which offers initial and with the Pope at Archbishop next to his brother Father Michael Hanrahan. Joseph Old Cathedral, Oklahoma City; and at Saint Joseph Old Cathedral on March 23 ongoing formation for priests, Wells’ ordination Mass on In lieu of fl owers, memorial donations may be made to Saint Mary, Ardmore, and missions where with interment at Resurrection Memorial permanent deacons and lay minis- March 19. Saint Mary Church, 411 North Elm Street, Guthrie, OK he retired in 2001. Cemetery, 7801 Northwest Expressway. ters. The school is operated by the 73044. He also served Blessed Sacrament in Father Lamb asked that memorial gifts Benedictine monks of Saint Mein- Coalgate and missions, and Saint Ann in be sent to Catholic Charities of the Archdio- rad Archabbey. Elgin and missions while pursuing grad- cese of Oklahoma City. In June, Edwards, from Saint dained into the transitional di- Monica in Edmond, will be or- aconate. 8 April 3, 2016 Across the Archdiocese Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Across the Archdiocese April 3, 2016 9 Holy Week Thousands of people across the United States were welcomed into the Catholic Church on Easter Vigil, March 26. Among them, many dioceses around the country are welcoming entire families who, inspired by each other, want to receive the sacra- ments. The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City welcomed 326 catechumens and 390 can- didates at Easter.

Below, Genie Osmon holds a candle during the Easter Vigil Mass at St. Mark in Norman. Right, Fr. Robert Wood baptizes Kimberly Morrow at the Easter Vigil Mass at St. Mark. Photos Theresa Bragg.

Fr. Carson Krittenbrink prays at the Good Friday service at St. Robert Bellarmine in Jones. Photo Cara Koenig/Sooner Catholic.

Students at the University of Oklahoma carry the cross across cam- pus on Good Friday. The Stations were led by Zak Boazman, seminar- ian for the archdiocese. Photo Chris Porter.

Jesus, portrayed by Eduardo Lopez, carries the cross Holy Thursday Left, Fr. Bala Raju Pudota washes the feet of a parishioner at St. Rose of Lima, Perry. Photo Cara Koenig/Sooner Catholic. Above, Abbot Law- during the live Stations of the Cross performed by the St. rence Stasyszen, O.S.B., of St. Gregory’s Abbey in Shawnee incenses the tabernacle at the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper. Photo courtesy of Br. George Hubl, Joseph Confi rmation I class in Norman on Good Friday. Fr. Long Phan washes the feet of parishioners at St. Wenceslaus in Prague. Photo Madeline Hecker. O.S.B. Photo Theresa Bragg. 10 April 3, 2016 Reviews Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Local April 3, 2016 11 A Deeper Vision: The Catholic intellectual tradition in the 20th century In Tulsa diocese, no one is turned away from end-of-life care By Colin Osborne After deep searching, they entered the Cath- By Ann Schneible end life prematurely nor does it encourage artifi - Special to the Sooner Catholic olic Church in 1906 and became prominent Catholic News Agency/EWTN cially extending life beyond what is necessary. “The Church is scholars. Perhaps a high water mark, Marit- Praising modern medicine and technology as ain had a hand in drafting the U.N. Universal ROME – The latest initiative of the Diocese of a synthesis of ev- Tulsa is not only offering practical care for the a “gift from God,” he said some procedures are Declaration of Human Rights. Although Royal erything human” region’s homeless and under-privileged communi- nonetheless “contrary to Catholic teaching, and concedes that few philosophers have such writes Robert Roy- ties – it’s bringing a message of hope in the face of are of not service, but are detrimental to the good direct infl uence on politics, the purpose of the al in his new book death. of humanity.” intellectual life is to engage the world and cen- “A Deeper Vision.” “Just because you’re dying doesn’t mean there’s The bishop cited the example of giving a termi- ter the culture on Christ. This wide-ranging exploration of the Catholic no reason to hope,” Bishop Edward Slattery of nally ill patient a higher dose of pain medication This renewal begins with Aquinas, but Church in the 20th century considers phi- Tulsa told journalists March 21 during a visit to with the intention of speeding the dying process. doesn’t end there. Where Descartes’ famous “I losophers, theologians, scholars and poets to Rome. “Just the opposite. Christ has changed the “That is really not letting the person die a nat- think, therefore I am” created doubt about real- examine the intellectual dynamic within the meaning of death to the entrance into life.” ural death. It’s really, in effect, killing them,” he ity, Phenomenology helped reconnect the mind Church and its role in the world. Porta Caeli – Latin for “door to heaven” – is a said. “Let God decide when you die. He knows Photographee.eu via www.shutterstock.com. to the external world. Edith Stein took this Aimed at “non-specialists,” the book consid- diocese-run hospice center where people can re- when you should, and then he will take you to even further in exploring empathy, connecting himself.” We “invited people who had AIDS and who ers both stilted and inspired thinkers, includ- ceive end-of-life care consistent with the Catholic one person to another. Assisted suicide for terminally ill patients is cur- were dying to come and die with us, because they ing well-known names such as J.R.R. Tolkien, understanding of human dignity and the afterlife, Although a crisis of direction in the wake of rently legal in eight U.S. states, although Oklaho- would otherwise be out on the street,” he said. Karl Rahner, Hans Urs von Balthasar as well regardless of race, illness or fi nancial status. The the Second Vatican Council combined with the ma is not one of them. When medications became available to lower as many lesser known like Christopher Daw- center will host up to 12 terminally ill residents at cultural revolutions of the 1960s have damp- Bishop Slattery also addressed the other ex- the mortality rate of AIDS, Saint Joseph’s could son, presenting them in all their humanity. any given time, with 200 to 400 people expected ened the Church’s infl uence on the world, annually. Those admitted to the center are expect- treme, seen in the effort to keep someone alive not continue serving the needs of people with the Though the process was often rough and many great minds have continued to create a ed to die within a matter of days or weeks. artifi cially when they have the “right to die.” disease. This led to the decision to re-establish the uncomfortable, Royal paints a picture of true corpus of work with great potential for the third “What’s valuable to this is that it sends mes- Speaking of family and loved ones of the patient, hospice to cater to anyone suffering from a termi- progress in the last century, albeit unresolved. Christian millennium. Royal demonstrates sages to the entire diocese that it’s okay to die,” he said “maybe they don’t believe with real strong nal illness. The narrative of the 20th century, like those ebbs and fl ows in Catholics’ impact on culture, Bishop Slattery said. “We’re all going to die. And faith in life eternal and what’s in store, so they Porta Caeli is an initiative of the Tulsa dio- before it, is marked by paradoxes and contra- which don’t necessarily coincide across differ- stop pretending that you’re not.” want to keep their loved one alive as long as possi- cese’s non-government funded Catholic Charities dictions. ent fi elds. The Tulsa bishop expressed his desire for pa- ble – even though the person will never wake up.” branch. Bishop Slattery explained this presence is Romano Guardini, a noted theologian, called Acknowledging that the book is the work of rishioners to be personally involved in the ini- In situations where there is no chance of re- important in that it is distinguished from a simply these “tensions” and distinguished between a single author, Royal discloses his own view- tiative, helping console the dying and their loved covery, he said, it is best to allow the terminally humanitarian entity. true contradictions and where it was mere- point as “robustly Catholic” and “opened up to ones, while trying “to show them that what’s ill person to “die in peace,” give them medication, “What I think our witness is to the Gospel is ly diffi cult to “reconcile two truths.” Within the modern world by the Second Vatican Coun- awaiting them is heaven: To be in the company of and pray with them “if they’re awake or alert.” that we always unify the Eucharist with works of the Church, perhaps the great tension is the cil” but gives a fair treatment to his various God for all eternity.” The Porta Caeli center is a carryover from anoth- charity, so that no one will perceive what we do as relation between abstract theology and the scriptural scholarship. The process was hardly subjects; although they may be reduced to ge- “Their own faith will be strengthened,” he said. er Tulsa diocese initiative called the Saint Joseph’s purely humanitarian,” he said. This is “because narrative of God acting in history. There also is linear. Early in the 1900s, loyalty oaths and a niuses or “bogeymen” elsewhere, Royal shows Bishop Slattery explained that Porta Caeli is home, a hospice established decades earlier to we do things with faith, which means we are really a tension between the Church’s duty to pro- “Syllabus of Errors,” a rather confusing list of their strengths and weakness as they grapple unique in that it does not permit interventions to minister to those dying during the AIDS crisis. just agents of Jesus Christ.” tect the deposit of faith and to engage cur- double-negative statements detailing positions with hard questions. rent scholarship. The great minds of the 20th Catholics shouldn’t hold, kept the Church Although a prior understanding of Enlighten- Catholic Foundation announces 2016 pastoral music, fi ne art grant recipients century explored, and argued fi ercely over, largely turned in on itself. There was even a ment philosophy might be helpful in compre- The Catholic Foundation of Okla- St. Charles Borromeo, OKC (in- these issues. This back and forth dynamic network of informants to keep Rome aware of hending the situation faced during the opening homa recently awarded more than strumental Mass music) shattered the “fortress” attitude that had been suspicious clerics; this group was phased out of the 20th century, Royal usually sets the $67,000 in Pastoral Music & Fine Art St. Joseph Church, Union City dominant since the Council of Trent and tested when the newly elected Benedict XV found they scene for his audience without breaking the Grants to 21 parishes and schools in (manual artist series organ) the bounds of what is “Catholic,” but also gave had a fi le about him! narrative with didactic explanations. His look profound insights on God and humanity. Royal writes that many Thomists were rigid the archdiocese. This is the second St. Louis Church, Stroud (Clavino- at literature whets the appetite, but contains year of the grants program since the va keyboard) Leading up to the 20th century, Enlight- and not a credit to the great medieval thinker, over-detailed summaries of novels’ plots, twists establishment of a Pastoral Music St. Mary Church, Ardmore (reno- enment ideals dominated philosophy. But, who grappled with all the currents of his time. and all, which don’t seem necessary. & Arts Endowment Fund fi ve years vation of music library and choir loft) there were stubborn problems that rational- On the other hand, there were brilliant Thom- “A Deeper Vision” touches on many subjects ago. Bishop McGuinness Catholic High ism seemed incapable of answering – such as ists such as Maritain and Gilson whose infl u- providing a great springboard for further study. The parishes and schools receiving School (percussion instruments & ence extended well beyond the church doors. the existence of God, what can we really know This book will be of interest to clergy and grants: choir attire) about anything, and a basis for morality. Even Jacques Maritain and his wife, Raïssa Oumi- those who work in the Church, but its chief Church of the Epiphany of the St. Eugene School, OKC (hymnals within the Church, scholars were “somewhat nov, personify this story of Catholic philosophy value is providing a fi rm basis for the laity to Lord, OKC (mural for classroom hall) for young Catholics) disjointed and unsystematic” in explaining the engaging the Enlightenment. In 1901, the pair understand Catholicism’s place in the culture, Holy Family Church, Lawton (cho- Good Shepherd School, OKC (peer faith, Royal said. was studying science. They believed that mate- and to engage society in a healthy and persua- ral music education books) integration program-music & fi ne Pope Leo XIII, hoping to engender a fl ourish- rialism was true but bleak, and so decided on a sive way. Holy Name of Jesus Church, arts) ing of Catholic thought, issued letters encour- mutual suicide pact if they didn’t fi nd a deeper Colin Osborne is a parishioner at Christ the Chickasha (expand existing music Holy Trinity School, Okarche (stage aging study of Thomas Aquinas and modern meaning to life. King in Oklahoma City. program - vocalists & instrumental- light installation) ist) Rosary School, OKC (Orff instru- Saint Joseph takes center stage in fi lm on Christ’s childhood Holy Spirit Church, Mustang ment & choral music library) CFO Board member Sharon Robinson presents a Pastoral Music & Fine Arts Grant (hymnal acquisition) Sacred Heart School, OKC (world check to Father Francis Nguyen, Sts. Peter and Paul School, Kingfisher, with stu- By Hillary Mast as other children and naturally, Mary (Sara Our Lady of Sorrow Church, Chan- drumming set) dents displaying band instruments acquired with the grant. The grant was funded by Catholic News Agency Lazzaro) and Joseph (Vincent Walsh) struggle dler (digital piano) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School, the Bobbie Dean Little Trust. LOS ANGELES – In his new fi lm, “The Young with the deciding whether or not to reveal what Prince of Peace Church, Altus (chil- Edmond (Meet the Masters art cur- students) ed in requesting a grant, the 2017 Messiah,” Director Cyrus Nowrasteh knew that they know about him in the midst of political dren’s choir, handbells & music) riculum) St. Mary School, Ponca City (digital Pastoral Music & Fine Art Grant ap- he needed to break the mold when it came to tensions threatening to reach a boiling point. St. Ann Church, Elgin (Christmas St. Gregory’s University, Shawnee piano). plication will be available in October depicting Jesus’ foster-father, Saint Joseph. Despite the chaos surrounding their family, pageant – costumes) (fi ne arts day for Catholic middle, HS For parishes and schools interest- 2016. “I think in other fi lms that have been done Joseph is shown as a leader with a tender de- over the years, he’s just kind of wallpaper, votion to his wife and son. Saint James the Greater Catholic School students learn to sing, serve in choir he’s just kind of hanging around and frankly, “I was very motivated to make sure there was not distinctive at all,” Nowrasteh told CNA. “I a very strong imprint of the Joseph character By Steve Gust dren are eager to sing. They alternate harmonies “This is part of their service and giving back thought to myself, ‘That could not be the case.’” and his fatherly devotion to this child and his Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared and practice echoes during certain portions of to others,” Stang said. “I’m proud of them and their songs. Even though Joseph has no recorded words husbandly devotion to Mary and to protecting in The Oklahoman. grateful to be with them each day.” The young musicians sang at Saint James in the Gospel, Nowrasteh sensed that he “must the family in chaotic times,” he said. Members of the 31-member Saint James Chil- Joaquin Brooks is a fourth-grade member of The Young Messiah. Credit: Motive Entertainment. Church during Masses on Holy Thursday, Good have been strong and morally upright” given Of course, the story is largely a work of artis- dren’s Choir are learning to perform, and they the choir. tic speculation and is based on a time of Jesus’ Friday and Easter Sunday. For Good Friday, the “really heavy responsibility” God gave him Along with daily meditations and prayers, are learning to serve. “We have fun, and it’s great to have such a life that is shrouded in mystery, but it remains they are practiced the traditional hymn “Were in raising the Son of God and being the hus- participants also receive “powerful, living de- Under the direction of Kristin Marie Stang, nice teacher,” he said. “I really like singing in band to the Mother of God. faithful to traditional understandings of Jo- You There When They Crucifi ed My Lord?” the choir.” pictions” of the Holy Family with clips from the they have provided sacred music for their “Now the songs we sing for Good Friday are In his new fi lm that hit theaters March 11, seph as a chaste husband to Mary and a loving For the teacher, there is even more at stake fi lm. church, sung the national anthem at an Okla- not happy ones,” Stang tells the choir. “And do Nowrasteh made sure that Joseph was a lead- father to Jesus. than performing lovely music or lifting some- Nowrasteh said that, overall, he hopes audi- homa City Energy soccer game and brought joy you know why?” ing character and the strong decision maker of “We just know so little about Joseph that he to seniors at a nursing home. A singer’s hand shoots up. one’s spirits. the family. certainly piqued my curiosity,” Nowrasteh said. ence members are “entertained,” “moved” and Stang started the choir, made up of students “That’s when Jesus died,” she answers. “If I’m able to leave these kids feeling even The fi lm has been so well received by Cath- “transformed.” The fi lm is based on Ann Rice’s 2008 novel, in grades one through four, in 2011. She’s the Their patriotic repertoire includes the “Ma- a bit more confi dent of desiring to chase their olics that the Sisters of Saint Paul decided to “Whether they’re secular folks or a faith- “Christ the Lord,” and picks up when the Holy music and drama instructor for Saint James in rines Hymn” and a rousing rendition of “An- dreams and believing they can achieve what based audience, I hope they come out talking Family returns to Nazareth after having spent host a “cinema novena” to the Holy Family, southwest Oklahoma City. chors Aweigh.” they set out to do, then that will have matched about Jesus, talking about what went on several years seeking refuge in Egypt. ending on the Feast of Saint Joseph. Although On Tuesdays, the students exercise their vocal The choir’s outreach is called “Young at what my Catholic educators gave me,” Stang During this time, Jesus (Adam Greaves-Neal) the novena has already began, participants can during those turbulent times when a messiah chords during rehearsals after school. Even Heart.” They visit older adults and brighten said. “I feel so grateful to be teaching here at begins to realize that he’s not quite the same sign up any time. was born and emerged,” he said. after spending a day in the classroom, the chil- their days with music. Saint James.” 12 April 3, 2016 Español Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Español April 3, 2016 13 Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 Aconsejar el pecador, corregir al que yerra Tercera Obra de Misericordia Espiritual La novedad debe ser renovada Por Alvaro Marfull-Melendez se extravía de la verdad y alguno le hace volver, “Dios de misericordia infi nita, el médico divi- Director asociado, Ministerio Hispano sepa que el que hace volver a un pecador del que reanimas la fe de tu pueblo con el no, Cristo, actúa Las tres primeras Obras de Misericordia error de su camino salvará su alma de muerte, retorno anual de las fi estas pascuales, por medio de su Espirituales guardan una relación muy íntima y cubrirá multitud de pecados”. (St 5,19-20). acrecienta en nosotros los dones de tu gracia, sacerdote orde- entre sí. Tanto que hasta podría confundirse La radio vaticana reprodujo en 2014, una para que comprendamos mejor la inestimable nado para ofrecer “enseñar”, “aconsejar” y “corregir”. Pero cada homilía del Papa Francisco, que me parece riqueza del bautismo que nos ha purifi cado, la misericordia, una de ellas tiene su fi n propio. muy apropiada reproducir en algunas de sus del espíritu que nos ha hecho renacer y de la sanando las her- ¿Qué es específi camente corregir? Esta pa- partes: sangre que nos ha redimido.” idas del pecado labra viene del latín “corrigere” que signifi ca “No se puede corregir a una persona sin amor (Colecta del Segundo Domingo de Pascua, y restaurando “enderezar completamente”: poner derecho, ni sin caridad. No se puede hacer una inter- Domingo de la Misericordia) nuestra comu- Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley dirigir, gobernar. vención quirúrgica sin anestesia: no se puede, A lo largo de la temporada de Pascua nue- nión, con Dios, En el Antiguo Testamento se dice “Corrige al porque el enfermo moriría de dolor. Y la cari- vos miembros de la Iglesia refl exionan sobre el con la Iglesia y entre unos y otros; comunión amigo que quizá no obró con mala intención…a dad es como una anestesia que ayuda a reci- signifi cado de su experiencia en la Vigilia de que fue debilitada o destruida por el pecado. fi n de que no lo haga más….Corrige al prójimo, bir la cura y a aceptar la corrección. Llamarlo Un niño es bautizado durante la Vigilia de Pascua a la personalmente, con mansedumbre, con amor y Pascua, cuando fueron plenamente iniciados parroquia de Sagrado Corazón en El Reno. Foto Cara El Sacramento de la Penitencia (reconcilia- antes de usar amenazas” (Eclo 19,13.17). en el misterio de Cristo y de su Iglesia por el Koenig/Sooner Catholic. ción) es un precioso don que Cristo ha confi ado “Podrás ciertamente reprender a tu prójimo, hablarle”. bautismo, confi rmación y la Eucaristía. Las a la Iglesia. El Año Jubilar de la Misericordia y pero no incurrirás en pecado a causa de él” En segundo lugar: “no decir algo que no es oraciones de la liturgia de la Iglesia duran- la vida. En el bautismo renunciamos al mal y este tiempo de Pascua nos invitan a un ren- (Lev 19,17.) verdadero. Cuántas veces, en nuestras comu- te esta temporada pascual expresan nuestra alcanzamos la salvación mediante el perdón ovado aprecio por este precioso e indispensable En el Nuevo Testamento nuestro Señor nos nidades, se dicen cosas de otra persona, que ciego hipócrita, como dice Jesús. ‘Hipócrita, alabanza y gratitud por la novedad de la vida y de los pecados y el don de la vida nueva en el sacramento de la Divina Misericordia. manda practicar esta obra “Si tu hermano ha no son verdaderas: son calumnias. O si son quita primero la viga de tu ojo….’.”. redención que hemos celebrado durante el Tri- Espíritu. Las celebraciones comunales del Sacramento pecado contra ti, ve y corrígelo a solas. Si te verdaderas, se quita la fama de aquella perso- Indicarle a alguien una falta, una debilidad, duo Pascual y que renovamos constantemente Pero la llamada de Cristo a la conversión de la Penitencia en la que muchos están acos- escucha habrás ganado a tu hermano….” (Mt na”. una equivocación y hasta un pecado, la Iglesia en los sacramentos. sigue resonando con insistencia en los cora- tumbrados a participar durante la Cuaresma y 18, 15 ss). “Las habladurías – reafi rmó el Papa – hie- lo ha entendido como un derecho y también un zones de los cristianos a lo largo de nuestras ren; las habladurías son bofetadas contra la “Ahora todo lo hago nuevo” (Ap 21, 5) Duran- Adviento, aunque muy benefi cioso, no agotan “¡Tened cuidado! Si tu hermano peca, reprén- deber. Los que somos padres de familia enten- vidas. La llamada segunda conversión es una delo; y si se arrepiente, perdónalo. (Lc 17,3) fama de una persona, son bofetadas contra el te la temporada de Pascua se celebra una nue- nuestra necesidad de este sacramento de la demos las consecuencias de corregir apropiada tarea ininterrumpida para toda la Iglesia, que, Después Pablo le dice a Timoteo “predica la corazón de una persona. … Cuando te dicen la va vida, una nueva alianza, y la nueva ley de misericordia, ni los benefi cios que se pueden y oportunamente a nuestros hijos. Gran par- aunque santa, es siempre necesitada de pu- palabra; insiste a tiempo y fuera de tiempo; re- verdad no es lindo escucharla, pero si es dicha amor que hemos recibido a través de la muerte derivar de ella. Si estamos luchando para venc- te de la crisis de la familia puede deberse al y resurrección de Cristo y el derramamiento del rifi cación mientras peregrina sin cesar por los er el pecado o devotamente buscando la santi- darguye, reprende, exhorta con mucha pacien- con caridad y con amor es más fácil aceptarla”. incumplimiento de este deber. Es más cómodo Espíritu Santo en nuestros corazones. ¡Somos caminos de la penitencia y renovación. dad y la plenitud de la vida cristiana tenemos cia e instrucción” (2 Tim 4,2). En tercer lugar hay que corregir con hu- no tener confl ictos. Pero los hijos sienten como una nueva creación! Para los cristianos, el pecado sigue siendo que hacer buen uso de todos los medios que Y a la comunidad de Galacia: “Hermanos, mildad: “Si tú debes corregir un defecto indiferencia de los padres el que no se les cor- “Sin embargo,” el Catecismo de la Iglesia una posibilidad, incluso después del bautis- Dios pone a nuestra disposición para ayudar- aun si alguno es sorprendido en alguna falta, pequeño ahí, ¡Piensa que tú tienes tantos más Católica nos recuerda, “la vida nueva recibida mo. La conversión continua sigue siendo una nos, incluyendo este sacramento. vosotros que sois espirituales, restauradlo en grandes!”: “Si tú no eres capaz de hacerla con rija. en la iniciación cristiana no suprimió la fragi- necesidad. Pero la conversión no es principal- Cuanto más abrimos el corazón a la divina un espíritu de mansedumbre, mirándote a ti amor, con caridad, en la verdad y con humil- Jesús enseña la compasión a la hora de cor- lidad y la debilidad de la naturaleza humana, mente nuestro trabajo. Es, en primer lugar, la misericordia a través de nuestro encuentro con mismo, no sea que tú también seas tentado”. dad, tú harás una ofensa, una destrucción al regir. A la adúltera le hace sentir la libertad de ni la inclinación al pecado” (CIC 1426). Lleva- obra de Dios cuya gracia nos llama al arrepen- Jesucristo en este sacramento, iremos incre- (Gal 6,1). corazón de esa persona, tú harás una habladu- corregirse de “auto-gobernarse” con su con- mos este tesoro de la vida divina en vasijas de timiento y nos ofrece su misericordia. mentando en nuestra sensibilidad a su presen- “Hermanos míos, si alguno de entre vosotros ría más, que hiere, y tú te transformarás en un ciencia (Jn 8,11). Imitemos al Señor. barro. Jesucristo le confi ó a la Iglesia su ministerio cia en nuestras vidas; más vamos a ser instru- “No pienses que la renovación de la vida de reconciliar a los pecadores arrepentidos. En mentos de su misericordia en nuestro mundo. que se produjo una vez por todas al principio el día de su resurrección Jesús se apareció a Sólo la experiencia de la misericordia de Dios Revivan esperanza en los demás, insta el papa en Pascua es sufi ciente; la novedad debe ser renovada.” sus apóstoles diciendo: “Reciban el Espíritu podrá verdaderamente revelar el misterio del Por Cindy Wooden bre la muerte y el pecado, el papa Francisco bautizó a ocho mujeres Estas palabras del antiguo escritor cristiano, Santo, a quienes descarguen de sus pecados, pecado por lo que es: no solamente la ruptura y Junno Arocho Esteves oró para que el Señor toque lugares y cuatro hombres, incluyendo a Orígenes, nos recuerdan que la lucha de la serán liberados, y a quienes se los retengan, de un precepto externo, pero la ruptura de una Catholic News Service del mundo marcados por la guer- Yong-joon Lee, embajador sur- conversión del pecado continúa durante toda la les serán retenidos.” (Jn. 20: 23). relación muy personal con Dios que nos ama CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — La ra, el terrorismo, la pobreza y la coreano ante Italia, quien tomó el vida. En cumplimiento de este mandato la Igle- más allá de lo que nos podemos imaginar, inc- Pascua es una fi esta de esperanza, destrucción ambiental. nombre bautismal de Esteban. La Por la fe en el Evangelio somos dirigidos por sia lleva el ministerio de sanación de Cristo, luso cuando le hemos dado la espalda. Aunque una celebración de la misericordia “El Cristo resucitado apunta a esposa del embajador, tomando el la gracia hacia el bautismo, el lugar principal perdonando y reconciliando a los pecadores a es posible que se cansen de pedir perdón, ¡Dios de Dios y un llamado a orar y a caminos de esperanza hacia la nombre Estela, también fue bau- para la conversión primera y fundamental de través del Sacramento de la Penitencia. Como nunca se cansa de perdonarnos! ayudar a todos los que sufren, dijo querida Siria, país rasgado por tizada. Los demás catecúmenos el papa Francisco antes de pronun- un largo confl icto, con su estela provenían de Italia, Albania, ciar su bendición solemne “urbi et de destrucción, muerte, desprecio Camerún, India y China. orbi” (a la ciudad y al mundo). por la ley humanitaria y la des- Confi rmando a los 12 duran- El Jesús resucitado “nos hace composición de la concordia civil”, te la vigilia, el papa pidió que los “El primer día después del sábado, estando todavía personas que comparten la vida in- dijo el papa. “Al poder del Señor cardenales, obispos y sacerdotes oscuro, fue María Magdalena al sepulcro y vio remov- mortal de él y nos capacita para ver resucitado confi amos las conversa- presentes se le unieran levantan- ida la piedra que lo cerraba. Echó a correr, llegó a la con sus ojos de amor y compasión ciones que ahora están en curso”. do las manos y orando sobre los a aquellos que tienen hambre y “El oró para que la Resurrección casa donde estaban Simón Pedro y el otro discípulo, a recién bautizados para que Dios los sed, a los desconocidos y presos, a “supere los corazones endurecidos enviara con el Espíritu Santo sobre quien Jesús amaba, y les dijo: ‘Se han llevado del sep- y promueva un fructífero encuentro Papa Francisco saluda a la multitud los marginados y rechazados, a las durante su bendición Pascual “urbi ellos. entre pueblos y culturas”, partic- ulcro al Señor y no sabemos dónde lo habrán puesto’. víctimas de opresión y violencia”, et orbi” (a la ciudad y al mundo) del Al principio de la vigilia, después ularmente en Irak, Yemen, Libia y Salieron Pedro y el otro discípulo camino del sepul- dijo el papa el 27 de marzo después balcón central de la Basílica de San de la bendición del fuego pascual, Tierra Santa. de celebrar la Misa matutina de Pedro. Foto CNS/L’Osservatore Roma- el papa entró a la basílica oscura, cro. Los dos iban corriendo juntos, pero el otro dis- “Que el Señor también acompañe Pascua. no, folleto. suavemente iluminado por la luz cípulo corrió más aprisa que Pedro y llegó primero al La Pascua en Roma amaneció los esfuerzos de lograr una solución del cirio pascual. sepulcro, e inclinándose, miró los lienzos puestos en clara y brillante; en la Plaza de San defi nitiva a la guerra en Ucrania, crucifi cado en la gente que sufre en Durante su homilía, refl exionan- Pedro los escalones que llevan a iniciativas inspiradoras y susten- todo el mundo. el suelo, pero no entró. do sobre el relato de la Pascua en la basílica fueron convertidos en tadoras de la ayuda humanitaria, Celebrando la Vigilia de Pascua En eso llegó también Simón Pedro, que lo venía el Evangelio de San Lucas, el papa abundantes jardines con miles incluyendo la liberación de aquellos el 26 de marzo, el papa Francisco señaló que los discípulos dudaron siguiendo, y entró en el sepulcro. Contempló los lien- de tulipanes, narcisos y arbustos que están detenidos”, él oró. dijo que la Pascua es una cele- zos puestos en el suelo y el sudario, que había estado fl orecientes. En la Pascua y durante todas las bración de esperanza, una que del testimonio de las mujeres que sobre la cabeza de Jesús, puesto no con los lienzos en En la mañana de la Pascua el liturgias precedentes de la Semana debe comenzar dentro del corazón regresaban de la tumba vacía. Pedro, él dijo, fue el primero en el suelo, sino doblado en sitio aparte. Entonces entró papa no ofrece una homilía. En vez, Santa, el papa Francisco mostró de cada cristiano. con sus manos juntas en oración y una preocupación principal por el “El Señor está vivo y quiere levantarse y correr hasta la tumba, también el otro discípulo, el que había llegado prim- cabizbajo, él lideró las decenas de destino de los refugiados y mi- ser buscado entre los vivos”, dijo optando por no “sucumbir ante el ero al sepulcro, y vio y creyó, porque hasta entonces miles de personas en la plaza en grantes que huyen de la violencia y el papa Francisco. “Después de sombrío ambiente de esos días, ni no habían entendido las Escrituras, según las cuales una refl exión silenciosa. la pobreza y por los cristianos que haberlo encontrado, cada perso- estaba abrumado por sus dudas”. Jesús debía resucitar de entre los muertos”. Después de la Misa, antes de enfrentan persecución en el Oriente na es enviada por él a anunciar el “Esto marcó el comienzo de la ofrecer su solemne bendición, el Medio y en otras partes del mundo. mensaje de la Pascua, a despertar resurrección de Pedro, la resur- papa Francisco dijo que la Pascua El 25 de marzo, durante el servi- y resucitar la esperanza en los rección de su corazón. Sin ceder Juan 20, 1-9 debe darle a la gente la valentía de cio de Viernes Santo en el Coliseo corazones agobiados por la tristeza, ante la tristeza ni la oscuridad, él “abrir caminos de reconciliación Romano, después de presidir el Vía en aquellos que luchan para en- hizo espacio para la esperanza; él El Cristo Resucitado en la pintura “Resurrección” por Andrea Manteg- con Dios y con todos nuestros her- Crucis, el papa ofreció una larga contrar signifi cado en la vida. Esto permitió que la luz de Dios entrara na. CNS/Bridgeman Images. manos y hermanas”. meditación sobre cómo Cristo sigue es tan necesario hoy día”. en su corazón, sin apagarla”, dijo el Hablando del poder de Cristo so- siendo despreciado, torturado y Durante la Vigilia Pascual el papa papa. 14 April 3, 2016 Local Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Local April 3, 2016 15

President – Cristo Rey Awareness of and commitment to Oklahoma City High School the Catholic traditions of educa- Briefs Cristo Rey Network is seeking a tion service and social justice, the president for its new high school credibility to lead and represent a The Catholic Foundation Saint Patrick architecture tour The Women of St. John’s Spring high fi delity mannequins, anatomy its Calf Fry Fundraiser Sunday, in Oklahoma City that will be part Catholic organization with integ- Saint Patrick, 2121 N. Portland Taste N See Breakfast will be with and physiology discussion and the April 17, Noon to 4 p.m., Bryan of the national Cristo Rey Net- rity, and facility for working well Ave., will host a free architecture author and EWTN host Tere- cadaver lab. Cavalier Day is free; County Fairgrounds, Haggard work. Member schools use a rigor- with diverse Catholic church lead- cornerstone presentation and tour on Sunday, sa Tomeo on Saturday, April 9, lunch provided. Contact (844) BE Hall, 1901 S. 9. Live auction starts ous academic model, supported ers, lay and clerical. Preferably, April 10, at 4 p.m. Come see and from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Her EXTRA or register online at www. at 1 p.m.; there will be a silent by best practices in instruction previous experience in the educa- hear about this award-winning talk is entitled, “Receiving God’s stgregorys.edu/cavalierday. auction, two raffl es and kids’ activ- and assessment, to prepare tion sector and/or the sensibilities Wills building dedicated in 1962. For Abundant Mercy, How God’s ities. Event to benefi t new educa- students with a broad range of in- Comedy at All Saints and perspective necessary. Bache- Bequests, made through your will, are the information, call Fr. Stephen Bird Mercy Brought Teresa Back to tion building/parish hall building tellectual abilities for college and The traveling comedy act, lor’s degree required; graduate de- most frequently made planned gifts. Yet, 65 at (405) 722-2110. Sponsored by His Church.” Tickets $15 (schol- fund. Meal tickets $20 by April 15; life. Further, Cristo Rey Network Nuns4Fun, will be in Norman to percent of Americans don’t have a will. With- the Oklahoma Alliance for Liturgy arships available). Reservations $25 at door. Call Ginger Lewis at schools employ an innovative cor- gree preferred. Send resume and perform “Mrs. O’Brien’s Guide to out a will, the laws of the state and the deci- and the Arts. porate work study program that cover letter to Search Committee required. Call to reserve (405) 340- the Golden Rule” on April 15 at 8 (580) 916-1438. sions of a probate court may determine how provides students with real world Coordinator, Regina Birchum, at 0691, Ext. 351, by Wednesday, p.m. The show is being presented your estate is distributed and who will care World-renowned violinist ACCW Convention work experiences. The school will [email protected]. April 6. Please indicate if nursery by All Saints Catholic School as a for your children, if they are minors. A will is collaborate for global cause The Archdiocesan Council of open to its inaugural freshmen Include statement of educational is needed when making reserva- part of Roman Holiday Weekend, not only a statement of your priorities, but an Violinist Kyle Dillingham and Catholic Women will hold, “Be the class in the fall of 2017. beliefs and vision for Cristo Rey tion. which benefi ts the school. Contact expression of your lasting commitment to our his band, Horseshoe Road, set to Voice of Catholic Women: Sowers The president will be the CEO, Oklahoma City High School. For All Saints Principal Dana Wade at Catholic faith. Through your will, you desig- perform “For Mercy’s Sake Benefi t St. Gregory’s to host health sci- of Hope,” on Saturday, April 23, having overall responsibility for full job description, go online to (405) 477-4600. the management of Cristo Rey www.cristoreynetwork.org/page. nate the final recipients of the many gifts you Concert,” Friday, April 8, at St. ence day for prospective students at the Catholic Pastoral Center. Oklahoma City High School. cfm?p=351&jid=552. have been given by God in his generosity. John, 900 S. Littler Ave., in Ed- St. Gregory’s University invites Black Tie Blue Jeans Night Registration at 9 a.m.; convention Remembering your parish, Catholic school or mond. Proceeds benefi t the people prospective students and their St. Charles Borromeo School starts at 9:30 a.m. Keynote speak- OCB Spring Radiothon other Catholic ministries through a gift des- of Piura, Peru. Food truck dinner families to experience Cavalier is hosting a school auction on er will be Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda, Oklahoma Catholic Broadcast- ignated in your will is your final investment at 5:30 p.m., followed by concert Day on Thursday, April 14, be- April 16 at 6 p.m. Silent auctions, Catholic author and journalist. A ing’s Radiothon is scheduled for in the future of our faith. A well-planned will at 7 p.m., includes live and silent ginning at 10 a.m. in Benedictine games, an open bar and a live catered lunch will be provided with April 19 and 20. The “Parish Chal- allows you to make your wishes known, take auctions; door prizes. Tickets $20. Hall. Cavalier Day will focus on band/DJ. Tickets $30 per person. $25 registration. Reservations re- lenge” is a way to double the impact care of loved ones and leave a lasting legacy Purchase online at www.former- health science with a presenta- Contact Brooke Hall at (405) 596- quired by April 17. Call Mary Ann of your giving. to your church. cyssake.brownpapertickets.com or tion by Angi Mohr, chief nursing 6984, [email protected]. Schmitt at (405) 650-9674. Is your parish participating? call (800) 838-3006. offi cer at St. Anthony’s Hospital Calf fry fundraiser Tune in during the Radiothon to Breakfast with Teresa Tomeo in Shawnee, a demonstration with St. William in Durant is hosting Catholic youth choir festival fi nd out what your parish is con- For more information, contact the foundation office at: tributing. Then, call in and contrib- The Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc. ute your part to match your parish Jobs Box P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 donation! The call-in number is (405) 721-4115  www.cfook.org [email protected] Director of religious education well-organized person, with expe- teaching positions open in ear- School, 4001 36 Ave. N.W., Nor- 1-800-891-8589. Saint Peter the Apostle is seeking rience in Catechetical formation ly childhood and elementary for man 73072. Marlene Stapp and Sally Crowe Please remember the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City in your estate plans. a religious education director. The and preferably bilingual (Spanish/ the 2016-2017 school year. Must Nash fi eld calls from listeners. Teachers position is full time with benefi ts, English). Degree in Theology or hold degree in education and be St. Philip Neri School in Mid- including insurance in the archdi- Pastoral Education preferable; not certifi ed in Oklahoma; experience west City is accepting applications. ocese. Contact Fr. Mike Wheelah- required. Contact Fr. Joseph Irwin preferred. Other full-time teaching Calendar Interested applicants should hold a an at (580) 338-7212. at [email protected]. Send openings are in art and technol- This calendar only covers the two weeks between issue dates and may not refl ect all of the calendar items. To see a full calendar, go to www.soonercatholic.org. bachelor’s degree in education with resume to St. Francis Xavier, 110 ogy. Certifi cation and experience Director of religious education state certifi cation. Send resume, April 3844, rachelsvineyardokc@ at 6:15 p.m., $6 for Indian 16 Oklahoma Catholic Women’s N. Madison Ave., Enid 73701. preferred. Send resume and copy gmail.com. Taco and drink. Bingo at 6:45 Conference at the Reed Cen- St. Francis Xavier is seeking of teaching certifi cate to Dana cover letter and copy of teaching 3 Divine Mercy Sunday. p.m., $10 for 10 games. ter in Midwest City. Contact full-time director of religious Teachers Wade at dwade@allsaintsnor- certifi cate to Brenda Tener at bten- 8 For Mercy’s Sake Bene- (405) 396-6292, ocwc@ocw- education. Must be Catholic, a All Saints School in Norman has man.org, or to All Saints Catholic [email protected]. 3 St. John the Baptist in Ed- fi t Concert at St. John the 10 Architecture presentation and conference.com to register. mond will show a fi lm on Baptist, 900 S. Littler Ave. tour of St. Patrick, 2121 N. Divine Mercy at 2 p.m., and in Edmond. Proceeds from Portland Ave. Tour begins at 16 St. Charles Borromeo School hold a 3 p.m. Solemn Eucha- the concert benefi t Piura, 4 p.m. is hosting the 11th annu- ristic Holy Hour followed by Peru. Food truck dinner at al School Auction at 6 p.m. refreshments. 5:30 p.m.; concert at 7 p.m. 12 Catholic War Veterans meet Silent auctions, games, an General admission $20. For in the community room of St. open bar and a live band/DJ. 4 Feast of the Annunciation of tickets or more information, Ann Retirement Center at 7 Tickets are $30 per person. the Lord. go online to www.former- p.m. Contact Fr. M. Price Os- Contact Brooke Hall at (405) cyssake.brownpapertickets. walt at (405) 235-4565. 596-6984, tyandtasmom@ 5 Have coffee with Principal com or call (800) 838-3006. yahoo.com. Talita DeNegri of Mount St. Advanced tickets required. 13 Catholic War Veterans USA Mary Catholic High School. Oklahoma Memorial Post 168 16 Enjoy a 1950s throwback Meet and greet begins at 9 8 Bingo at St. Joseph, Norman. will hold their monthly meet- evening with the King of Rock a.m. Dinner served 6:15 p.m. ing at 7 p.m. in the Sunny- ‘n Roll hosted by the Catholic Games begin 7 p.m. with lane Family Reception Center, Daughters of St. Teresa of 5 The Dominican Lay (Third second session at 8:30 p.m. 3900 S.E. 29, Del City. Avila Church. The show will Order) group meets every Drawings for door prizes, be 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with 1st and 3rd Tuesday evening birthdays acknowledged for 15 Family expert Dr. Ray Guar- lasagna dinner. Family Cen- from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at March and April. endi will give a public presen- ter at St. Teresa, 1576 Tim the Rother House, located at tation at 7:30 p.m. at Saint Holt Dr., Harrah. Tickets $25. 1229 S.W. 41 in OKC. Con- 9 Women of St. John’s host Gregory’s. The event is free. Call Sara Mayko at (405) 391- tact John or Mary McClernon EWTN talk show host Tomeo For reservations, contact the 6070 to reserve tickets. at (405) 330-6334. from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., FIDE Offi ce at (405) 878- 900 S. Littler Ave. Tickets 5352, fi [email protected]. 17 Monthly Novena to the In- 7 Charismatic Catholic prayer $15 (scholarships available). fant Jesus of Prague. During meeting, 7 p.m. at the Cath- Reservations required. Call 15 The traveling comedy act, these nine days, the novena olic Pastoral Center, C-1 and (405) 340-0691, Ext. 351, by Nuns4Fun, will perform “Mrs. prayers will be as follows C-2. Contact Toni Calvey at April 6. O’Brien’s Guide to the Golden – Monday-Friday following (405) 630-0539 or visit www. Rule” at 8 p.m. Contact All Noon Mass, Saturday follow- SpiritOKC.org. 9 Bingo at St. Paul the Apos- Saints Principal Dana Wade, ing 5 p.m. Mass, and Sunday tle, Del City. Doors open at 6 (405) 477-4600. following 11 a.m. Mass. 8 Mass with Archbishop Pe- p.m. Indian tacos and other ter Wells at 11:30 a.m. in concessions available. Mini 15 New Evangelization Sum- 17 Calf Fry Fundraiser at St. the Catholic Pastoral Center games begin at 6:30, regular mit at the Catholic Pastoral William in Durant, Noon to chapel. session begins at 7 p.m. Center April 15 and 16. For 4 p.m. at the Bryan County tickets, go online to www. Fairgrounds, Haggard Hall, 8 Rachel’s Vineyard retreat for 9 St. Philip Neri in Midwest newevangelization.ca. For 1901 S. 9. For meal tickets, those healing after abortion, City to host Bingo Night in information, contact archok- call Ginger Lewis at (580) April 8-10. Contact (405) 623- Felician Hall. Dinner begins [email protected]. 916-1438. 16 April 3, 2016 Year of Mercy Sooner Catholic Admonish the sinner, correct the erring Third Spiritual Work of Mercy

By Alvaro Marfull-Melendez back, he should know that whoever brings cause “rumors wound, they are insults to a Associate director, Offi ce of Hispanic Ministries back a sinner from the error of his way will person’s reputation, they strike at a person’s save his soul from death and will cover a multi- heart. … Truth is always needed, even if at The fi rst three Spiritual Works of Mercy keep tude of sins” (James 5, 19, 20). times it isn’t pleasant to hear. In every case if a close relationship with each other. So much A 2014 homily of Pope Francis at the Vatican the truth is told with charity and with love, it so that these three words could be inter- seems very appropriate for this refl ection. Here is easier to accept. This is why it is necessary changeable, “teach,” “admonish” and “correct.” are some segments of that Friday homily: to speak truth with charity: this is how But, each has its own purpose. “To take him aside,” indeed, means “to one must speak to others about their What specifi cally does it mean to correct? correct him with charity.” faults.” This word comes from the Latin “corrigere,” It would be like “performing surgery which means “completely straighten” put right, without anesthesia” (to correct with- Thirdly, Pope Francis insisted that direct, govern. out charity), resulting in a patient’s one must correct with humility: “If In the Old Testament it says, “Admonish your painful death. Charity is like anesthe- you must correct a tiny fl aw, consider friend, he may not have done it; and if he did, sia that helps him to receive the care that you have so many that are great- that he may not do it again. … Admonish your and to accept the correction.” … “A er. The Lord says this effectively: fi rst neighbor before you break with him” (Sirach sign that perhaps can help us: when take the log out of your own eye, and 19, 13, 17). one sees something wrong and feels then you will see clearly to take out “Reprove your neighbor openly so that you do that he should correct it,” but perceives the speck from the eye of another. Only not incur sin because of that person” (Lev 19, “a certain pleasure in doing so,” then it in this way will you not be blind and will 17). is time to “pay attention, because that is you see clearly to truly help your brother. In the New Testament, our Lord commands not the Lord’s way.” Thus, humility is important in order to recog- us to practice this work of mercy, “If your You cannot correct a person without love nize that “I am a greater sinner than him, a brother sins against you, go and tell him his and without charity. In the same manner you greater sinner than her.” fault between you and him alone. If he listens cannot perform surgery without anesthesia. To correct someone, help them become aware to you, you have won over your brother” (Mt Your patient could die of pain. As the Holy of a failure, a weakness, a mistake and even a 18: 15). Father said, charity is the anesthetic that helps sin, the Church has understood this correction “Be on your guard! If your brother sins, re- cure the sinner, heal the erred and help him or or admonishment as a right and a duty. Those buke him; and if he repents, forgive him” (Lk her accept fraternal correction. Call this broth- who are parents understand the consequences 17, 3). er or sister personally, with meekness never of correction in a timely and appropriate man- Then, Paul tells Timothy to “proclaim the with hate, anger or arrogance, and speak to ner to our children. Much of the family crisis word; be persistent whether it is convenient or them with love. may be due to the breach of this duty. It is inconvenient; convince, reprimand, encourage Secondly, the Holy Father reminds us: “Along more comfortable not having confl icts so some through all patience and teaching” (2 Tim 4, 2). with charity, it is necessary to tell the truth erroneously do not correct. Some children be- And, the community of Galatia: “Brothers, and never say something that isn’t true.” lieve their parents don’t care or are indifferent even if a person is caught in some transgres- “Many times in our communities things are to their wellbeing when they are not corrected. sion, you who are spiritual should correct that said to another person that aren’t true: they Jesus teaches compassion when correcting. one in a gentle spirit, looking to yourself, so are libelous. Or, if they are true, however, they The adulteress is brought into the light of free- that you also may not be tempted” (Gal 6, 1). harm the reputation of that person.” dom when she is invited to govern herself by “My brothers, if anyone among you should The Holy Father insisted on speaking truth her conscience (Jn 8:11). May we imitate the stray from the truth and someone bring him with love and avoid gossip and rumors. Be- Lord in this. Award-winning Saint Patrick hosts architecture tour By Diane Clay  1963 Church Architecture The Sooner Catholic Exhibit, Maynooth, Ireland Since the building was dedicat-  1970 Design Excellence ed in 1962, Saint Patrick Catholic Award, Oklahoma City Arts Coun- Church has been a beacon of spiri- cil tual and architectural beauty.  1991 25 Year Award for Excel- Parishioners want to share that lence, Okla. Council of Architects beauty with those throughout the  1999 Top Twenty Most Im- archdiocese and among all faiths portant Buildings in Oklahoma with a free presentation and archi- City tectural tour on Sunday, April 10.  2000 Top Five Favorite Sites Over the past 54 years, Saint for OKC Architecture at its Finest Patrick’s has been recognized for  2002 Ten Architecturally Sig- its unique design with walls of an- nifi cant Religious Building in OKC gels and inspiring statues.  Ten Best Buildings in Oklaho- Some of the awards received by ma, American Institute of Archi- Saint Patrick include: tects  1960 International Congress  Young American Architects of Artists Exhibition, Munich Exhibition, Milan, Italy