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“Blessed are the merciful, for ly the greatest sinners. For each of the five decades they shall obtain mercy” Mt 5:7. The message and devotion to (On each “Our Father” bead From the diary of a young Jesus as The Divine Mercy is of the Rosary, pray): Eternal Polish nun, a special devotion based on the writings of Saint Father, I offer you the body and began spreading throughout the Faustina Kowalska, who, in blood, soul and divinity of your world in the 1930s. The mes- obedience to her spiritual direc- dearly beloved son, Our Lord, sage was a reminder of what tor, wrote a diary of about 600 Jesus Christ, in atonement for the Church has taught through pages recording the revelations our sins and those of the whole Scripture and tradition: that she received about God’s mercy. world. God is merciful and forgiving How to pray the Chaplet of (On each of the 10 “Hail Mary” and that we, too, must show Divine Mercy: beads, pray): For the sake of his mercy and forgiveness. (Repeat three times) O blood sorrowful passion, have mercy In the Divine Mercy devotion, and water, which gushed forth on us and on the whole world. the message takes on a pow- from the heart of Jesus as a Concluding prayer (repeat erful new focus, calling people fountain of mercy for us, I trust three times): Holy God, Holy to a deeper understanding that in you! Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, God’s love is unlimited and Our Father, Hail Mary and the have mercy on us and on the available to everyone – especial- Apostle’s Creed. whole world.

Rev. Paul H. journey to the priesthood Gallatin Father Gallatin died April 5 at his home in Oklahoma City. Father Gallatin was born on Nov. 3, 1931, in Tulsa to Paul and Esther (Wallace) Gallatin. Af- ter attending Marquette School and Marquette High School in Tulsa, he studied at Saint John’s Seminary in Little Rock. He was ordained a priest at Holy Family Cathedral in Tulsa on May 24, 1958. continued on page 5

Will Banowsky shakes hands with Pope Francis at the Episcopal Ordination of Archbishop Peter Wells. Photo provided. “I’m going to listen to my heart”

By Diane Clay “Well, I could have told you that son.” The Sooner Catholic “He knew before I did! He said he knew from the 5th grade when I started altar serving and I eacon Will Banowsky took a deep breath, was having so much fun up there. This has been wiped his sweating palms, then called his exactly where I needed to be.” Ddad to tell him he wanted to be priest. Deacon Banowsky is one of five transitional dea- It was Good Friday 2013. David Banowsky cons who will be ordained priests on June 29 at hadn’t given his oldest son any reason to be weary Saint Mark in Norman. of the call, but Will knew it was a big decision that Banowsky’s journey began as a child, living would affect the rest of his life. overseas in Mexico and Honduras where he gained “I said ‘I’m done listening to my head; I’m going proficiency in Spanish and valuable experience to listen to my heart.’” with families facing poverty. His family moved He waited a few anxious seconds, then heard his dad’s response. continued on page 8 2 April 21, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic April 21, 2019 3

Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more Mount students take “Mercy” to Kenya news on the Newness itself must be renewed By Steve Gust something,” he said. She went on to note the call to children,” she said. “The project website The Sooner Catholic That message was driven home students and staff members to also aims to educate and unite the “God of everlasting mercy, though holy, is always in 2017 when a priest at the serve outside the walls of the high students at the Mount with a cul- who in the very recurrence of the paschal in need of purification By Sooner Catholic Staff ture and community different than feast kindle the faith of the people you have as it travels constant- ount Saint Mary High their own.” made your own, increase, we pray, the ly the path of penance Additional coverage of School’s “Mercy in Ac- Rehema Na Vitendo also im- grace you have bestowed, and renewal in the Holy Church and archdiocesan Mtion,” is now stretching presses Mount Saint Mary Princi- that all may grasp and rightly understand Spirit. news and events, only on over 8,000 miles through a loving pal Talita DeNegri. in what font they have been washed, For Christians, sin re- www.soonercatholic.org. outreach for special needs ele- “The impact our Mount stu- by whose Spirit they have been reborn, mains a possibility even mentary students in Kenya. More dents are making is tremendous!” by whose Blood they have been redeemed.” a than 120 students study there in a she said. “They are truly taking after Baptism. Continu- Archbishop Paul S. Coakley To send photos, event (Collect of the Second Sunday of Easter, ing conversion remains a information or story ideas, Catholic Don Bosco School. mercy across the world, just like In June, the program will re- Divine Mercy Sunday) necessity. But, conversion is not primarily our work. e-mail [email protected]. Catherine McAuley intended when turn to Kenya with nine students It is, first of all, God’s work. His grace calls us to re- the sisters traveled to the Unit- Throughout the Easter Season the Church’s new- and four teachers to help build a pentance and his Holy Spirit enables us to acknowl- a The Catholic Foundation ed States in the late 1800s. Our est members continue to reflect upon the meaning library for the school. This past edge our sins and accept his offer of mercy. of Oklahoma’s 18th annual Catholic schools are built upon of their experience at the Easter Vigil when they year, a contingent traveled there Jesus Christ entrusted to the Church his ministry golf classic is June 3 at the the foundation of serving others, were fully initiated into the mystery of Christ and and built three much needed of reconciling repentant sinners. On the day of his Quail Creek Golf and Coun- and it’s exciting to see how our His Church through Baptism, Confirmation and the classrooms. Resurrection, Jesus appeared to his apostles saying, try Club. Shotgun starts 8 students are intent upon giving Eucharist. The prayers of the Church’s liturgy during a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sessions The effort called Rehema Na Vi- back, whether it be in our local “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are this paschal season express our praise and gratitude limited to 120 players each tendo (Mercy in communities or half way around forgiven them, and those you retain are retained” for the newness of life and redemption that we have and are first-come-first-serve, Action), is led the world.” (Jn.20:23). In the power of the Holy Spirit, the celebrated during the Easter Triduum and that we so register early at www. by Brent Rem- In addition to building a library Church carries on Christ’s ministry of healing, forgiv- renew constantly in the sacraments. cfook.org/annual-golf-clas- pe and his wife, in June, the team also will partic- ing and reconciling sinners through the Sacrament of “See, I make all things new!” (Rev. 21:5) During the sic. Tournament benefits Beth, a math Above: The Mount Saint Mary team in June 2018 from ipate in service learning as well as Penance. As the divine physician, Christ acts through Easter Season, we celebrate new life, the new cove- Catholic schools and endow- instructor at left to right: Judith Dickson, Brent Rempe, Rachel cultural immersion, which they nant and the new law of love that we have received his ordained priest to offer mercy, to heal the wounds ments for Catholic schools the Mount in Jones, Magi Whitaker and Beth Rempe. They are stand- will bring back to the MSM com- through Christ’s death and resurrection and the of sin and to restore our communion with God, the ing with the teachers of Don Bosco Special School for in the archdiocese. Contact Oklahoma City. munity. outpouring of the Holy Spirit into our hearts. We are Church and one another. elementary students. (405) 721-4115. The program “We look to our friends in Likuy- a new creation! The Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation) is a Left: In May 2018, students of Don Bosco Special School came about ani and say ‘nakupenda’ or Swahili “Nevertheless,” the Catechism of the Catholic precious gift that Christ has entrusted to the Church. a in Kenya helped build new classrooms by moving bricks. Holy Family, Lawton, after Rempe Photos provided. for ‘I love you,’” Beth Rempe said. Church reminds us, “the new life received in Chris- Divine Mercy Sunday and this Easter Season invite will have its first Non-Run- visited Africa Fundraising continues for the tian initiation has not abolished the frailty and us to a renewed appreciation for this precious and ners 0.5K Run May 4. Coffee in 2017 as part upcoming venture. To learn more weakness of human nature nor the inclination to sin” indispensable sacrament of Divine Mercy. and donuts at the mid-point; of professional school, Fa- school much like the Sisters of about or to support Mercy in Ac- (CCC 1426). We carry this treasure of divine life in The communal celebrations of the Sacrament of refreshments at the end; door development. ther Peter, Mercy did more than 100 years tion in Kenya, visit www.mountst- earthen vessels. Penance in which many are accustomed to participat- prizes; cash raffle. Sign in Brent Rempe, met him and ago when they came to Oklahoma. mary.org and click on the “giving” “Do not think that the renewal of life that came 8 a.m. Run starts at 9 a.m. ing during Lent and Advent, though very beneficial, a Bishop Kelley said, “You, “This project aims to provide tab. about once for all at the beginning is enough; new- Registration $25. Wheelchair do not exhaust our need for this Sacrament of Mercy, graduate, made sir, are going resources and hope for a bet- Steve Gust is a freelance writer ness itself must be renewed.” These words of the nor the benefits we can derive from it. rides available for $15. Golf the trip and ancient Christian writer, Origen, remind us that the to teach ter education for these beautiful for the Sooner Catholic. If we are struggling to overcome sin; if we are seek- cart rides are an extra $25. saw the needs need for conversion from sin continues throughout Catholic edu- ing holiness and the fullness of the Christian life, we Register at holyfamilylawton. first-hand at our lives. cation.” need to embrace all of the means that God places at org or call (580) 536-6351. the school in Through our encounter with Jesus Christ and faith It’s that our disposal, including this sacrament. The more we Likuyani, Ken- in the Gospel, we are led by grace to Baptism, the call to ser- ya. principal place for the first and fundamental con- open our hearts to Divine Mercy, the more sensitive vice that also “Some of the version of life. In Baptism we renounce evil and gain the Holy Spirit will make us to his presence in our inspires Beth children who salvation through the forgiveness of sins and the gift lives; the more we will become instruments of his Rempe. Give, and Gifts Will Be Given to You needed wheel- of new life in the spirit. mercy in our world. Only the personal experience of “God has chairs didn’t But, Christ’s call to conversion continues to re- God’s mercy truly will reveal the mystery of sin for called and is have them,” Rempe said. sound insistently in the hearts of Christians through- what it is: not merely the breaking of an external pre- calling all of us every day to be his Rempe explained he believed out our lives. The grace of the sacraments and the cept, but the rupture of a very personal relationship hands and to be his help and mer- God was leading him to the special cy and service,” she said. “Mount power of the Holy Spirit must be released and re- with God who loves us beyond our imagining. @archokc newed repeatedly. The so-called second conversion is Though we may grow weary of asking forgiveness, mission. Saint Mary hears that same call an uninterrupted task for the whole Church, which, God never wearies of forgiving us! “Over the years, I see how God today to reach out and teach and Archdiocese of has been active in my life and love the students at the Don Bosco Oklahoma City has given me the conviction to do special school. Our Lady of Fatima shrine at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Arquidiócesis de Bison, Oklahoma. Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar Oklahoma City The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. April 23 – Strategic Planning Vision Team meeting, 8:30 a.m., Catholic Pastoral Center April 23 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC April 23 – Archdiocesan Finance Council meeting, 2 p.m., CPC CAMPAIGN GOAL RAISED TO DATE % GOAL April 25 – Senior Staff meeting, 2 p.m., CPC CHALLENGE GOAL $80,000,000 $87,108,638 109% April 25 – Confirmation, 7 p.m., St. Mark, Norman April 26 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC ARCHBISHOP COAKLEY’S LEAD GIFTS $20,000,000 $23,719,941 119% April 27 – Annual Deacon Convocation, 9 a.m., CPC ROTHER MUSEUM & PILGRIM CENTER $5,000,000 $2,545,604 51% April 27 – Knights of Columbus State Convention Mass, 5:30 p.m., St. John, Edmond 10 WAVE 1 PARISHES April 28 – Confirmation, 10 a.m., Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Duncan $8,535,000 $10,382,255 122% April 28 – Confirmation, 6 p.m., St. Catherine of Siena, Pauls Valley (Oct. ‘17 - Mar. ‘18) April 30 – On-air live with Oklahoma Catholic Radio Radiothon, 8 a.m. 29 WAVE 2 PARISHES $13,630,000 $16,134,133 118% April 30 – Confirmation, 7 p.m., St. Damien of Molokai, Edmond (Mar. ‘18 - Aug. ‘18) May 1 – Confirmation, 7 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi, OKC For all in need, May 2 – MSM Corporation meeting, 9 a.m., Mount St. Mary High School, OKC 34 WAVE 3 PARISHES that they find guidance and $10,950,000 $14,260,390 130% May 2 – Confirmation, 6 p.m., Holy Angels, OKC (Aug. ‘18 - Dec. ‘18) assistance from the many May 3 – Spitzer Center Episcopal Advisory Board teleconference, 11 a.m. services available 31 WAVE 4 PARISHES May 3 – Confirmation, 7 p.m., Sacred Heart, OKC $9,345,000 $9,046,572 91% through our generous (Jan. ‘19 - May. ‘19) May 4 – Dedication of new church, 10 a.m., Holy Cross, Madill support of the May 4 – Confirmation, 5 p.m., St. Charles Borromeo, OKC COMBINED PARISH CAMPAIGNS $15,350,000 $10,937,948 71% Annual Catholic Appeal. May 5 – Confirmation, 9 a.m., St. Gregory the Great, Enid OTHER GIFTS ---- $45,794 ---- Please visit archokc.org/appeal to make your online gift May 5 – Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), 2 p.m., Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School Archdiocese of Oklahoma City • P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 • 405-709-2745 4 April 21, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic April 21, 2019 5 Refurbished cross glows above downtown skyline

A trip of a lifetime to the By Dee Nash homa Territory was The Sooner Catholic named a diocese by Pope Pius X in 1905, “Pearl of Africa” t sunset after Mass on Feb. 16, more Saint Joseph became than 200 parishioners at Saint Joseph the first cathedral in Old Cathedral in downtown Oklahoma Oklahoma. A The cathedral is City gathered for a celebration of light when Most Reverend they flipped the switch on new LED lights for home to more than Paul S. Coakley the cross that tops their church. 900 families from the Archbishop of Oklahoma City The 9-foot by 6-foot cross had remained dark metropolitan area and some from as far away Publisher since the 1960s, but installation of a new roof sparked discussion about lighting the cross as Enid and Chicka- once again. It was lit from the 1930s until the sha. The daily Noon Diane Clay 1960s. Mass also attracts peo- Editor “Maintenance staff used to scale up there and ple working downtown. change out giant light bulbs, which spanned After the bombing Dana Attocknie the external perimeter of the cross,” said Fa- of the Alfred P. Mur- Managing Editor ther M. Price Oswalt, pastor of Saint Joseph. rah Federal Building New and long-lasting LED lights mean Saint on April 19, 1995, the Joseph will again brighten Oklahoma City’s church, which is locat- Volume 41, Number 8 skyline. White bulbs were installed on both the ed next to the bomb- front and back of the cross as well as colored ing site and current LEDs bulbs on the perimeter. national memorial, Saint Joseph Old Cathedral in downtown Oklahoma City. Photo Connor Keef. Sooner Catholic Newspaper “We will be able to do special lighting, most sustained extensive likely for liturgical seasons and special events,” damage. Initial resto- 7501 Northwest Expressway shining bright enough. Built on the highest hill Oswalt said. ration work took more than 19 months before Oklahoma City, OK 73132 in Oklahoma City, we needed to be that shining Saint Joseph was one of the first structures Saint Joseph was able to reopen. Renovation (405) 721-1810 built after Oklahoma’s first land run on April has been ongoing. beacon on the hill.” Fax: (405) 721-5210 22, 1889. According to the church’s website, “The whole roof lifted off the church and Father Oswalt presented the idea to parish- E-mail: [email protected] in less than two weeks, parishioners began slammed down on the pillars,” Father Oswalt ioners, who resoundingly approved, donating Fr. Lance Warren visits with people in Uganda during a mission trip with Catholic Relief Services. Photo provided. Mailing Address: building a wooden structure at the top of Blue said. “It has been 24 years. It needed replacing.” $28,000. P.O. Box 32180 Hill, so called because it was covered in blue A capital campaign for the roof was imple- “The cross of Christ is a beacon to call all people to come and see. It is a bright shining Oklahoma City, OK 73123 wildflowers. mented. Since the church already was renting The first cross was placed on July 31, 1889. a crane, workers asked if the cross should be light to say, ‘Come and rest, find the light of By Charles Albert cause of my beard. They were fascinated by this large faith.’” The Sooner Catholic American priest who also was quite possibly the first The new church building was dedicated by lit again. Visit us online at Dee Nash is a freelance writer for the Sooner person to introduce the fist bump to dozens of Suda- Oklahoma’s first bishop, Bishop Theophile “We only had the crane for four days,” he www.soonercatholic.org Meerschaert, on Dec. 18, 1904. When Okla- said. “I’ve always been concerned we’re not Catholic. nese refugee children.” UGANDA – Father Lance Warren, pastor at Sacred Father Warren has been a priest for the archdiocese Visit the archdiocesan website Heart in El Reno and Saint Joseph in Union City, recently joined Catholic Relief Services on a mission for three years. This is his first trip with CRS. at www.archokc.org trip to Uganda to witness the agency’s work with the Archbishop Coakley is a member of the board of continued from page 1 as state chaplain for YCS, and as poor. directors of Catholic Relief Services, serving as chair- Regional Vicar for Region VII. The Sooner Catholic “It was an incredible experience and in the midst of man from 2014-2016. Catholic Relief Services carries He faithfully served the Diocese He is survived by niece Teresa (USPS 066-910) is published such poverty, we witnessed wonderful expressions of out the commitment of the bishops of the United of Oklahoma City and Tulsa, and O’Rourke, nephews Donald O’Ro- biweekly except for once in July faith,” Father Warren said. States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. later the Archdiocese of Oklahoma urke, Paul O’Rourke and Stephen by the Archdiocese of Even though Winston Churchill called Uganda the Learn more at www.crs.org. City, for more than 60 years. Fa- O’Rourke, and many great-nieces “Pearl of Africa” more than 100 years ago, it remains Charles Albert is a freelance writer for the Sooner Oklahoma City. ther Gallatin served as pastor of and great-nephews. He was pre- one of the poorest countries in the world. Catholic Catholic. Saint Joseph, Buffalo, (1965-67); ceded in death by his parents, his Relief Services projects emphasize long- Saint Mary, Ardmore (1967-71); sister, Mary Catherine Allbritton, The newspaper is not responsible term development to help with vocation- Corpus Christi, Oklahoma City and his brother, Patrick Joseph for unsolicited material. al development, family needs and small (1971-1982); Saint Francis Xavi- Gallatin. Copyright © 2019 Sooner Catholic businesses with the goal of building er, Enid and its family income and reducing poverty. mission (1982- Catholic Relief Services also is involved Subscription rate: $25 per year 88), and Saint in trying to get students to stay in school for all who are not members of the Charles Borro- past 8th grade and improving the educa- meo, Oklaho- Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. tional goals of the population. They also ma City (1988- Periodical postage paid at work closely with the elderly of the capi- honoring traditions, 2008). He served tal city. Father Warren said he spent half Oklahoma City, OK 73125. as associate of his time in the capital city of Kampala, strengthening faith. pastor of Saint a city of about 1.5 million people on the POSTMASTER: Send address Charles Borro- north shore of Lake Victoria. meo, Oklahoma changes to the Sooner Catholic, The rest of his time was spent in the EVERY LIFE IS UNIQUE and deserves to be remembered in a City (1958-65). P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, second largest refugee camp in the special way. Your Dignity Memorial® professionals are dedicated Although he OK 73123. world, home to more than 270,000 to helping you plan ahead for a personal, meaningful final tribute people in BidiBidi near the border with retired from ac- that honors the customs and traditions you cherish. South Sudan. tive ministry in “It is very sad, but very uplifting at 2008, he con- Proudly serving the Catholic community. tinued to serve Fr. Gallatin’s Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on the same time to see so many people in April 11 at St. Charles Borromeo in Oklahoma City. the archdiocese severe poverty, living in tents and yet Photo Chris Porter/Sooner Catholic. having so much faith,” he said. “Many filling in where Primrose sunset Primrose Funeral service priests serve multiple roles in their as- needed. Funeral Service Memorial Park Cemetery A Mass of Christian Burial was Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery signments; but we were able to see the Among his many honors, Father NoRmaN NoRmaN celebrated on April 11 at Saint NoRmaN work of two priests serving 20 chapels, Gallatin received the Fr. Stanley PrimroseFuneralService.com SunsetMemorialPark-OK.com ministering to thousands of people. The Rother Faithful Shepherd Award Charles Borromeo. Archbishop 405-321-6000 405-329-2553 405-321-6000 PrimroseFuneralService.com people were so patient about waiting in 2017, and the National Feder- Coakley was the main celebrant their turn for the priests and sacra- ation of Priests’ Council’s (NFPC) and Father Don Wolf was hom- ments.” President’s Award in 1991. In ad- ilist. Father Gallatin was buried at Father Warren was able to interact dition to serving his parishes, he Resurrection Cemetery in Oklaho- The Sooner Catholic with refugees from the civil wars and served on the board of directors of ma City. is supported through the talk with families and children. Saint Ann Nursing Home, on the In lieu of flowers, donations can Annual Catholic Appeal. “Some of the kids spoke a few words in Vocations Board, Priests’ Council, be made to Saint Charles Borro- Whole life insurance underwritten by American Memorial Life Insurance Company, Rapid City, SD. 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By Jolene Schonchin Sherbourne’s wife and children The Sooner Catholic were confirmed Catholic in 2012, vow to rebuild Notre Dame and he followed in 2013, being ordained a Catholic Priest of the By Cindy Wooden tion, which began in 1160, he South Region Archdi- Personal Ordinariate of the Chair Catholic News Service the cathedral “was trans- ocesan Council of Cath- of Saint Peter. formed multiple times,” he olic Women (ACCW) held T During the meeting, partici- PARIS – The president of France told Catholic News Service a meeting April 6 at Saint Ann in pants collected $122 for the Cross and the archbishop of Paris have in Rome, where he regularly Elgin. Catholic Outreach, a nonprofit vowed to rebuild Notre Dame teaches. When one looked at Representatives were from Saint Catholic relief and development Cathedral after a devastating fire, Notre Dame before the fire, Patrick in Anadarko, Saint Ann ministry that continuing what a professor of ar- “we weren’t seeing the cathe- in Elgin, Holy Family in Lawton, provides food, chitecture described as the natural dral as it was built, we were Immaculate Conception in Marlow, shelter, medical lifecycle of an historic building. seeing it through layers of Saint Patrick in Walters and Bless- care, water, edu- Steven Semes, a professor and change.” ed Sacrament in Lawton. Father cation, self-help director of graduate studies in the “One thing about buildings Rayanna Narisetti conducted Mass programs, care Historic Preservation Program at and cities is that they are to begin the meeting. for orphans and the University of Notre Dame in In- more like natural phenomena The Women of Faith in Action emergency relief diana, said he was as shocked and than other art works. Think award was presented to Sharon to the poorest of pained as everyone watching on of a forest. You can have a Stephens of Holy Family in Law- the poor. television as the building burned fire in a forest, but then it ton. Stephens was recognized for The officers for the South Region ACCW are from left to right: April 15. comes to life again,” he said. serving as president of Holy Fam- Iris Fraticelli, Annie Dutton, Bettie Cooper, Susan Evans, The next Victoria Stinger, Sharon Stephens and MaryAnn Hohlman. “Like all historic monuments,” “Buildings are resilient.” ily Ladies Guild for nine years, meeting of South Not pictured: JoAnn Landoll. Photos Jolene Schonchin/Sooner he said, Notre Dame Cathedral is “Notre Dame was truly a serving as past president and vice Region ACCW Catholic. “the result of hundreds and hun- work of devotion,” he said. A young man holds a rosary as he and others pray at Notre Dame Cathedral a day president of South Region ACCW will be Oct. 12 at dreds of years of development” “Think about it – how large after a fire ravaged the iconic building in Paris. CNS photo/Paul Haring. and serving in multiple roles in the Saint Patrick in with an initial idea, a long and the building was compared parish. Walters. bourne from Fort Sill. He spoke began with an labor-intensive construction pro- to everything else in the city, The building as a church tit in a television interview in the Also recognized were board mem- The National about his conversion to the Catho- angel’s word to cess, design changes, additions, the attention, the loving care that “speaks to people,” whether they wee hours of April 16: “Why was bers MaryAnn Hohlman of Saint Council of Catho- lic Church. He said it was during a the Blessed Virgin demolitions and remodeling over went into making it, ornamenting are believers, he said.” this beauty built? What jewel was Patrick in Walters, Victoria Stringer lic Women annu- lunchtime conversation in Afghan- Mary, ‘Hail full and over again as fashions and it and maintaining it. This is truly The key to understanding Notre of Holy Family in Lawton, Betty al conference will this case meant to contain? Not The guest speaker for the South usages change. an act of devotion; it is a kind of Dame Cathedral was summarized Cooper of Immaculate Conception istan with a Catholic chaplain and of Grace.’ In that be August 21-24 a fellow Anglican chaplain that his very conversation, Region ACCW meeting was U.S. in Atlanta. So, from the initial construc- sacramental.” by Paris Archbishop Michel Aupe- continued on page 9 in Marlow, Iris Fraticelli of Holy Army chaplin, Fr. Jerry Sherbourne Family in Lawton, and Annie Dut- friend challenged Father Eric Alb- at that table, that from Fort Sill, who spoke about his Jolene Schon- ton of Saint Patrick in Anadarko. ertson to explain the Immaculate was all I needed to conversion to the Catholic Church. chin is a freelance The guest speaker was U.S. Conception. hear,” he said. writer for the Pastoral Center library re-opens Army chaplin, Father Jerry Sher- “He said, ‘Oh, that’s easy. It all Father Jerry Sooner Catholic. From the Archives … A photo series from George Rigazzi, archdiocesan archivist

onsignor Albert Monnot typifies clergy in the early days of the MChurch in Oklahoma; a transplant (his parents moved to Oklahoma from Indi- ana in 1894), educated by the Benedictines at Sacred Heart and attending the American University in Louvain, Belgium (Oklahomans were sent there due to it being the alma ma- ter of Bishop Meerschaert and its emphasis on the missions). He was ordained a priest on July 11, 1909, at Louvain. Upon his return to Okla- Catholic school students from the Archdiocese of Oklahoma homa, he was immediately thrown into the City sang The National Anthem at a recent OKC Dodgers fire as a pastor of Hooker and its mission in baseball game. Faculty coordinators who helped with the Guymon. This zealous and promising young project: Amy Gaffney, St. Eugene; Jennifer Gillis, Rosary; priest was known to make his pastoral and Tiffany Meacham, Sts. Peter and Paul. Principals who rounds on his motorcycle. He later served in Monsignor Albert Monnot supported the project: Natalie Johnson, St. John Nepomuk; the smaller parishes of Geary, Hinton and Molly Goldsworthy, St. Eugene; Christy Harris, Rosary; and Calumet. It also was said that part of his charm was his remarkable Students at Makylah Tollefson, Sts. Peter and Paul. Photo provided. Laura Martinez visits the Bishop Kelly Memorial Library at the Catholic Sacred Heart Pastoral Center. Martinez is a Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High School student memory, recalling names with alacrity. Catholic School participating in the work-study program at the CPC. Photo Dana Attocknie/ As his reputation grew, Bishop Meerschaert tapped him as the man in Oklahoma Sooner Catholic. to build a new parish in Oklahoma City that would be known as Our City participated Lady of Perpetual Help. In January of 1919, the first Mass was held in the annual reading fair. By Alexander Sanchez “We still have those books, but in a garage on Classen Boulevard. His hard work came to fruition in The Sooner Catholic most of the collection is much 1924 as the new church was dedicated. In February 1931, Our Lady more recent.” of Perpetual Help became the Cathedral Church. Due to his com- petence and quality ministry, Father Monnot was named Vicar for Nestled on the second floor of Story said the collection in- cludes books on Church history, Missions, and in 1933, a monsignor by Pope Pius XI. the Catholic Pastoral Center in In an unusual move, Bishop Kelley appointed him rector of Holy Oklahoma City is the Bishop Kel- philosophy, saints and prayer. Books are added each year to Family Cathedral in Tulsa, so he had the distinction of serving at both ly Memorial Library. The library maintain a “robust, up-to-date cathedrals in the Diocese of Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Unfortunately, is open Mondays, Tuesdays and collection.” The public can check he was forced to retire early in 1945 due to lingering health issues. Thursdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 out books for three weeks. Ref- The Southwest Courier upon his death offered this touching eu- p.m. (closed during lunch) and erence materials and historical logy: “Monsignor Monnot was the most popular priest in Oklahoma Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. books can be viewed, but not City and was known by thousands of Catholics and non-Catholics. “The Catholic Pastoral Center checked out. He was extremely well-liked by the businessmen of the Rotary Club. originally was built in 1959 as Go online to archokc.org/li- Gifted, versatile, a hearty laugh, he made friends everywhere the Saint Francis de Sales minor brary or contact rstory@archokc. in his prime. Almost boyish in his enthusiasm, he car- seminary. After the seminary ried on his objectives by winning the cooperation of his Photos org, (405) 721-1910. provided. closed, the remaining library Alexander Sanchez is a Cristo people.” Members of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1018 at St. Benedict in collection became the core of the Rey OKC Catholic High School Monsignor Monnot died July 8, 1950. Shawnee helped Faith 7 with renovations during Lent. Photo provided. CPC library collection,” Librarian student participating in the work- ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY ARCHIVES Rose Mary Story said. study program at the CPC. 8 April 21, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic April 21, 2019 9

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back to his native Dallas in 1999 where ic books, video games and Banowsky graduated high school in 2004. he was “one of the most continued from page 7 said April 16. “It was very He chose to attend the “family school” – The intelligent people” Banows- striking to see Catholics University of Oklahoma – where his dad ky had met. Banowsky the crown of thorns (a relic praying around the ca- and uncles graduated, and his grandfather applied for seminary, but saved from the fire), but a thedral for the firefighters served as president until 1985. still wasn’t completely con- piece of bread that we be- battling the flames.” It was at OU where he first thought about vinced. lieve is the body of Christ.” Add to that French Pres- the priesthood. Five days before Easter Pope Francis, in a mes- ident Emmanuel Macron’s “During a mission trip to Mexico, I was 2013, Banowsky attended sage April 16 to Archbish- determination to rebuild, praying in a chapel. I was focused on what the Chrism Mass where op Aupetit, expressed his he said, and “we realize once again that the Chris- God’s call was for me. I left knowing my the oils for sacraments are solidarity with the sadness tian roots of the country calling was to teach and hand on the faith blessed and priests re- of Parisians, calling Notre are still at the heart of to the next generation. At that point, I commit to their vows. Dame “an architectural France.” thought it was as a husband and father,” “I saw the seminarians jewel of a collective memo- Italian Cardinal Gi- Banowsky said. process in and all of the ry, the gathering place for anfranco Ravasi, president Five years later, he had earned a degree priests process in and it many major events, the wit- of the Pontifical Council in international business and management just sort of hit me. All of ness of the faith and prayer for Culture, told reporters and entered OU law school. After ending a these men had the same of Catholics in the city.” April 16 that while Notre long-term relationship, he began “process- fears and doubts that I The pope also expressed his confidence that the Dame, like other French ing” again where God was leading him. have been having – and cathedral would be rebuilt cathedrals, is state prop- “I got to my last year of law school with not just them, all priests and continue its vocation erty, “it remains a living a feeling that practicing law just was not back to the original 12 as “a sign of the faith of creature in which the litur- what I was meant to do. There was some- apostles. When I realized those who built it, the gy is celebrated, encoun- thing I was being called to do, being asked I wasn’t alone, some- mother church of your ters of faith occur and even to do, but I wasn’t quite aware thing changed. That’s diocese, (and) the architec- nonbelievers enter to make of what that was. I start- when I knew I needed to tural and spiritual heritage a tour of beauty.” ed discerning around go to seminary and dis- of Paris, France and hu- The prayerful, tearful that time. I would send cern my call further.” manity.” public vigils that took 20 texts to my friends He entered Saint Antoine-Marie Izoard, ed- place as the fire burned, asking, ‘Do you see me Meinrad Seminary in itor of the French Catholic he said, demonstrated how as a father or a priest?’ Indiana in 2013 where magazine Famille Chreti- “the great cathedrals and I was so confused.” he earned a master’s enne, told CNS, “That this basilicas really are living Banowsky considered degree in Catholic happened at the beginning bodies.” university administra- philosophical studies. of Holy Week makes it even And, the cardinal said, tion and then found a In 2015, he began his Dcn. Will Banowsky with Xander Schmitt (left) and Thomas Cain more striking and calls us Notre Dame is not just a job at Catholic Chari- studies in Rome, earn- (right) at his diaconate ordination Sept. 27, 2018, in Rome. to Christian hope.” living sign of religiosity, ties. ing a bachelor’s degree provided. Photo “Last night, Catholics, but is “the heart, the beat- “Working for the in Sacred Theology members of other religions ing heart” of Paris. Church and being from Gregorian Uni- and nonbelievers united Contributing to this story around priests of the versity. In 2018, he started his first year of your window. Don’t be afraid.” around this strong symbol was Carol Glatz at the diocese, I found the licentiate program in Canon Law, also at After ordination, then Father Banowsky in the heart of Paris,” he Vatican. nagging question the Gregorian University in Rome. will spend the summer in an Oklahoma intensifying. The His message to young men and women is parish before returning to Rome. more I got to know to follow their heart and embrace their own the priests, the more journey. “As a priest, I look forward to being with I realized they’re “Some guys know straight out of high the people and being part of their lives and real people. I think school. When I was a teen, I only cared bringing them the sacraments. Journeying that’s something about girls, football and video games. I with them and getting closer to God. It’s a lot of guys don’t wasn’t mature enough at the time to think great to know how powerful the sacraments understand. It was about the seminary and the priesthood. are and how important they are to people, a realization of their God gave me the experiences I needed to be and to be a part of that is exciting,” he said. humanity. I thought, ready. You don’t have to figure everything “It’s hard to focus on anything right now ‘Maybe I can do out right away. Give yourself the resources especially after getting the Call to Orders. this.’” you need to make that decision. Get a spir- It’s almost here! I don’t want to hit the fast In 2012, he began itual director, talk to family, talk to friends. meeting with Father Don’t be discouraged that after a year or forward button, but it is very tempting. … Shane Tharp as his two you are still on the fence. Even for What I’m looking forward to most during spiritual director. guys and young women who are older, just the ordination is being in the moment and Dcn. Will Banowsky playing baseball in his youth and playing high embracing the moment for all that it offers.” school football. Photos provided. They both enjoyed because you are a little bit older when you science fiction, com- start to discern, it doesn’t mean you missed Diane Clay is editor of the Sooner Catholic. How Will you be remembered? Help support your Catholic community in a meaningful way!

Please consider a gift in your WIll. Learn more about supporting your parish, school or other ministry with a gift in your WIll. Visit archokc.org/giftplanning Confirmation on March 30 at Blessed Sacrament in Confirmation Lawton. Photo on March 29 Jolene Schon- at St. John in chin/Sooner Edmond. Photo Catholic. Jan Foisy. 10 April 21, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic April 21, 2019 11 “52 Weeks with Saint Faustina” One Bible, many genres

By Christopher Aderhold ful Life, Interior Life and Mystical Life, readers tously throughout the world. Jesus also asked The importance, value of historical books of the Old Testament The Sooner Catholic experience Saint Faustina’s remarkable life like her to create a new form of prayer, for the never before. intercession of souls, called the Divine Mercy The 46 books of the Old Testament have beginnings of the people of God; the various mon- A rather poor young woman born in 1905, Chaplet. many styles or genres. Just as the internet stages of governance of this community; the archy. Pedro A. Moreno, “In the old covenant, I sent prophets wielding Helena Kowalska joined the Congregation of Saint Faustina died at age 33 in 1938, and has different websites with different purposes rules on worship; poetry, songs and romance Ruth will thunderbolts to my people. Today, I’m sending the Sisters of our Lady was later canonized on the Sunday after or functions, while at times sharing the same novels from the community; slavery and liber- O.P. mention Secretariat for you with my mercy to the people of the whole of Mercy in 1925. She Easter, now known as Divine Mercy Sun- subject matter. The diver- ation; God’s messengers and what they had to how the Evangelization and world.” became Sister Faustina. day, in the year 2000 by Saint John Paul II. sity of sites on one sub- say, plus a whole lot more. commu- Catechesis Jesus addressed these words to a future Though Sister Fausti- Few of us have the ject come together to give All of this leading us to the full picture, God’s nity of the saint during her vision nearly 100 years ago. In na was assigned mostly opportunity to travel to a more complete picture. greatest revelation – Jesus Christ. People his message, Jesus seeks to remind us of the menial tasks at her con- Poland to walk in the As an example, let’s After the Torah, the next group of books in truth about God’s loving mercy for mankind. vent, she had a deep and footsteps of Saint Fausti- take the subject of base- the Old Testament are the historical books, of God He shared this message not with a pope or a profound spiritual life. na, but with this book, ball, specifically Major this is a Catholic perspective. It is important needs to expand and include Jews and Gen- bishop, but instead, to a simple Polish nun. Sister Faustina had visions of our Lord, and readers are given the next League Baseball. Some to clarify that the meaning of historical in this tiles. 1-2 Samuel will concentrate on the first Those with a devotion to the Divine Mercy during one vision, she saw Jesus clothed in best thing; the oppor- internet sites can give context doesn’t intend to establish every detail king, Saul, and his successor. David. 1-2 Kings Chaplet are likely aware of the story of Saint a white garment with his right hand raised tunity to spend a year you details on the rule as a verifiable fact, this would be a misunder- take us from David to Solomon and the divi- Faustina. However, many of us perhaps aren’t in a blessing. His left hand was touching his intimately learning about book; others on the histo- standing. The Bible, and these books, share sion of the people of God into two kingdoms, familiar with Saint Faustina’s connection to the garment in the area of his heart, and from Saint Faustina – the Apos- ry; the strategies; biographies of players; major with us a theology, a religious message. It is Israel and Juda and the tragedies that follow. Divine Mercy image hanging in churches and there two large rays came forth, one red and tle of Divine Mercy. stadiums; poems and music dedicated to the the historical development of this theology and 1-2 Chronicles reviews previous material as do homes throughout the world. Hers is a story of the other pale. “52 Weeks with Saint game; famous baseball movies; current stand- religious message that God, through this sub- Ezra and Nehemiah. complete trust, devotion and love of our Lord. Jesus said to her: “Paint an image accord- Faustina” doesn’t follow ings; box scores and much more. set of books from the Old Testament, wishes to Tobit, Judith and Esther are a call to faithful- And now, you can journey with Saint Fausti- ing to the pattern you see, with the signature: any liturgical season, so The Bible also has a common theme, our share with us. ness to God, a key difficulty with the people of covenant relationship with God. A covenant na for a year. Jesus, I trust in you. I desire that this image the journey with Saint Faustina can begin at The historical books of the Old Testament, God. 1-2 Maccabees, a sort of bridge between any time. “52 Weeks with Saint Faustina” was that has its greatest expression in the Paschal which concentrate on the history of Israel, are: In “52 Weeks with Saint Faustina,” popular be venerated, first in your chapel, and then the two testaments, is a call to the Jews to be author and EWTN host Donna-Marie Cooper throughout the world. I promise that the soul published in 2018 by Marian Press. Mystery we just celebrated. Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for the O’Boyle’s latest book, O’Boyle takes readers on that venerates this image will not perish.” Saint Faustina, pray for us! Then, we have in the Old Testament various 1-2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Tobit, Judith, sake of the law and the temple. A call that will a journey through the life of Saint Faustina. With obedience, Sister Faustina commis- Christopher Aderhold is a freelance writer for genres that come together to give us a more Esther and 1-2 Maccabees. While this list is ultimately be fulfilled by Jesus Christ himself. Broken into four parts; Ordinary Life, Merci- sioned the painting that now hangs ubiqui- the Sooner Catholic. complete picture of God’s Plan. Some books primarily chronological, it doesn’t mean you speak about the origins or beginnings of the re- will find them in this order in your Bibles. This history forms the roots from which the lationship with God; others speak about when Joshua shares the story of Israel entering the tree of life, Jesus Christ, will bare the greatest and how the covenants went wrong; the prom- promised land, Canaan. Judges share details fruit, Resurrection. Jobs Box ise of a remedy to the broken relationship; the of the leaders of Israel before the arrival of the Next stop, Wisdom! 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Aaron Foshee stands Office assistant with parish- Mount St. Mary Catholic High Teachers - Norman ioners by the School is seeking a full-time office All Saints Catholic School in Nor- church sign assistant. Must be proficient in man is accepting applications for decorated with Microsoft Word, Excel and Google. teachers at all levels for the 2019- blue pinwheels Preference given to candidates who 2020 school year. A bachelor’s de- in front. Every are bilingual in Spanish and En- gree in education with state teach- year parish- glish. E-mail letter of interest and ing certification required. Send ioners at St. Francis Xavier qualification to Talita DeNegri at resume, cover letter and copy of in Sulphur [email protected]. teaching certificate to Dana Wade, participate principal, at dwade@allsaintsnor- in the Blue Pre-K teacher man.org. Download teacher ap- Ribbon Cam- St. Mary Catholic School in Law- plication packet at archokc.org/ paign for child ton is looking for a certified Pre-K careers. No phone calls please. Participants of the Domestic Church Evangelization Retreat March 14–17 abuse preven- teacher. Must have current teach- gather for a photo at the Catholic Pastoral Center. The retreat gives sacramen- tion during the month of April. ing license and early childhood To see more job openings, go on- tally married couples an opportunity to begin or deepen their spiritual journey Photo provided. certification. Small class sizes and line to www.archokc.org/jobs-box. together. Photo provided. 12 April 21, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic April 21, 2019 13 Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 Una Biblia, muchos géneros La novedad misma necesita ser renovada La importancia y valor de los libros históricos del Antiguo Testamento

renovada”. Estas palabras del antiguo escritor de la Penitencia. Los 46 libros del Antiguo Tes- expresión en el Misterio Pascual detalles como hechos verificables, “Dios de misericordia infinita, cristiano Orígenes nos recuerdan que la necesi- Como médico di- tamento tienen muchos estilos o que acabamos de celebrar. esto sería un malentendido. La que reafirmas la fe de tu pueblo con el dad de conversión del pecado continúa a lo vino, Cristo actúa géneros. Al igual que la Internet Luego, tenemos en el Antiguo Biblia, y estos libros, comparten Pedro A. Moreno, retorno anual de las fiestas pascuales, largo de nuestras vidas. a través de su tiene difer- Testamento varios géneros que con nosotros una teología, un O.P. Secretariado de acrecienta en nosotros los dones de tu gracia, A través de nuestro encuentro con Jesu- sacerdote orde- entes sitios se unen para darnos una imagen mensaje religioso. Es el desarrollo Evangelización y para que comprendamos mejor la inestimable cristo y la fe en el Evangelio, somos guiados nado para ofrecer web con más completa del Plan de Dios. histórico de esta teología y men- Catequesis riqueza del bautismo que nos ha purificado, por la gracia al bautismo, el lugar principal misericordia, para diferentes Algunos libros hablan de los saje religioso que Dios, a través de del espíritu que nos ha hecho renacer para la primera y fundamental conversión de sanar las heridas propósitos o orígenes o comienzos de la rel- este grupo de libros del Antiguo y de la sangre que nos ha redimido.” la vida. En el Bautismo renunciamos al mal y del pecado y para funciones, a ación con Dios; otros hablan sobre Testamento, desea compartir con Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley (Oración Colecta del II Domingo de Pascua, o obtenemos la salvación mediante el perdón de restaurar nues- veces com- cuándo y cómo la alianza fue de- nosotros. de la Divina Misericordia) los pecados y el don de una nueva vida en el tra comunión con Dios, con la Iglesia y con los parten el mis- struida; la promesa de un remedio Los libros históricos del Anti- llevan de David a Salomón y la espíritu. demás. mo tema. La y el restablecimiento de la alianza guo Testamento, que se concen- división del pueblo de Dios en dos A lo largo de la temporada de Pascua, los Pero, el llamado de Cristo a la conversión El Sacramento de la Penitencia (Reconcilia- diversidad de con Dios; los comienzos del pueb- tran en la historia de Israel, son: reinos, Israel y Judá y las tragedi- miembros más nuevos de la Iglesia continúan continúa resonando insistentemente en los ción) es un don precioso que Cristo ha confiado sitios, sobre un lo de Dios; las diversas etapas de Josué, Jueces, Ruth, 1-2 Samuel, as que siguen. 1-2 Crónicas revisa reflexionando sobre el significado de su ex- corazones de los cristianos a lo largo de nues- a la Iglesia. El Domingo de la Divina Misericor- mismo tema, se unen para ofrecer gobierno de esta comunidad; las 1-2 Reyes, 1-2 Crónicas, Esdras, el material anterior como lo hacen periencia en la Vigilia Pascual cuando fueron tras vidas. La gracia de los sacramentos y el dia y esta temporada de Pascua nos invitan a una imagen más completa. reglas sobre el culto; la poesía, Nehemías, Tobit, Judith, Ester y Ezra y Nehemías. completamente iniciados en el misterio de poder del Espíritu Santo deben ser liberados y un aprecio renovado por este precioso e indis- Como ejemplo, tomemos el tema canciones y novelas románticas de 1 -2 Macabeos. Si bien esta lista Tobit, Judith y Ester son un del béisbol, específicamente Béis- la comunidad; la esclavitud y la es principalmente cronológica, no Cristo y su Iglesia a través del Bautismo, la renovados repetidamente. La llamada segunda pensable sacramento de la Divina Misericordia. llamado a la fidelidad a Dios, una bol de las Grandes Ligas. Algunos liberación; los mensajeros de Dios significa que los encontrará en Confirmación y la Eucaristía. Las oraciones de conversión es una tarea ininterrumpida para Las celebraciones comunales del Sacramen- dificultad clave con el pueblo de sitios de la Internet pueden darle y lo que tenían que decir, y mucho este orden en sus Biblias. la liturgia de la Iglesia durante esta temporada toda la Iglesia, que, aunque santa, siempre to de la Penitencia, en las que muchos están Dios. 1-2 Macabeos, una especie detalles sobre las reglas de juego; más. Josué comparte la historia de pascual expresan nuestra alabanza y grati- necesita purificación, ya que recorre constan- acostumbrados a participar durante la Cuares- de puente entre los dos testamen- otros sobre la historia; las es- Todo esto nos lleva a la ima- Israel entrando a la tierra pro- tos, es un llamado a los judíos a tud por la novedad de vida y la redención que temente el camino de la penitencia y la reno- ma y el Adviento, aunque muy beneficiosas, no trategias; biografías de jugadores; gen completa, la revelación más metida, Canaán. Jueces com- estar dispuestos a hacer el sacrifi- hemos celebrado durante el Triduo Pascual y vación en el Espíritu Santo. agotan nuestra necesidad de este Sacramento grandes estadios; poemas y músi- grande de Dios: Jesucristo. parte detalles de los líderes de cio máximo por la ley y el templo. que renovamos constantemente en los sacra- Para los cristianos, el pecado sigue siendo de la Misericordia, ni los beneficios que podem- ca dedicados al juego; famosas Después de la Torá, el siguiente Israel antes de la llegada de la Un llamado que finalmente será mentos. una posibilidad, incluso después del bautis- os obtener de él. películas de beisbol; posiciones grupo de libros en el Antiguo Tes- monarquía. Ruth mencionará cumplido por el mismo Jesucristo. “¡Ahora todo lo hago nuevo!” (Ap. 21: 5) mo. La conversión continua sigue siendo una Si estamos luchando para vencer el pecado; actuales; cuadro de puntuaciones tamento son los libros históricos, cómo la comunidad del Pueblo de Esta historia forma las raíces de Durante el Tiempo de Pascua, celebramos la necesidad. Pero, la conversión no es principal- Si buscamos la santidad y la plenitud de la y mucho más. La Biblia también esta es una perspectiva católica. Dios necesita expandirse e incluir las cuales el árbol de la vida, Je- nueva vida, el nuevo pacto y la nueva ley de mente nuestro trabajo. Es, ante todo, la obra vida cristiana, debemos abrazar todos los me- tiene un tema común, nuestra es- Es importante aclarar que el sig- a judíos y gentiles. 1-2 Samuel se sucristo, dará a luz el mayor fruto, amor que hemos recibido a través de la muerte de Dios. Su gracia nos llama al arrepentimien- dios que Dios pone a nuestra disposición, in- pecial con Dios llamada la alian- nificado histórico en este contexto concentrará en el primer rey, Saúl la resurrección. Próxima parada, y resurrección de Cristo y el derramamiento del to y su Espíritu Santo nos permite reconocer cluido este sacramento. Cuanto más abramos za. Esta alianza tiene su mayor no pretende establecer todos los y su sucesor. David 1-2 Reyes nos ¡Sabiduría! Espíritu Santo en nuestros corazones. ¡Somos nuestros pecados y aceptar su oferta de miseri- nuestros corazones a la Divina Misericordia, una nueva creación! cordia. más sensible será el Espíritu Santo a su pres- “Sin embargo,” el Catecismo de la Iglesia Jesucristo confió a la Iglesia su ministerio de encia en nuestras vidas; cuanto más nos con- Católica nos recuerda, “la vida nueva recibida reconciliar a los pecadores arrepentidos. En vertiremos en instrumentos de su misericordia en la iniciación cristiana no suprimió la fragili- el día de su resurrección, Jesús se apareció a en nuestro mundo. Solo la experiencia person- dad y la debilidad de la naturaleza humana, ni sus apóstoles diciendo: “Reciban el Espíritu al de la misericordia de Dios verdaderamente la inclinación al pecado…” (CCC 1426). Lleva- Santo: a quienes descarguen de sus pecados, revelará el misterio del pecado por lo que es: no mos este tesoro de la vida divina en vasijas de serán liberados, y a quienes se los retengan, solo la ruptura de un precepto externo, sino la barro. les serán retenidos” (Jn.20: 23). En el poder del ruptura de una relación muy personal con Dios “No piensen que la renovación de la vida que Espíritu Santo, la Iglesia lleva a cabo el minis- que nos ama más allá de nuestra imaginación. se produjo de una vez por todas al principio terio de Cristo para sanar, perdonar y recon- Aunque podemos cansarnos de pedir perdón, es suficiente; la novedad misma necesita ser ciliar a los pecadores a través del Sacramento ¡Dios nunca se cansa de perdonarnos! y Líderes católicos piden TPS a venezolanos Da será s bendecido Por Catholic News Service política han creado una situación gración temporal, renovable y temporalmente las operaciones en en la cual los venezolanos no oficialmente autorizado que per- la Embajada de Estados Unidos WASHINGTON -- Por los prob- pueden retornar a su país natal de mite que los individuos permanez- en Caracas y retirar el personal lemas políticos, la violencia y esca- manera segura en este momento”, can y trabajen legalmente en los diplomático del país”. sez en Venezuela que están caus- escribió el obispo Joe S. Vásquez EEUU durante un periodo, el cual Además de las manifestaciones ando que millones de ciudadanos de Austin, Texas, presidente del se considera inseguro como para políticas violentas y la escasez que abandonen su país, el que los ciudada- de servicios básicos -- alimen- gobierno estadounidense nos regresen a su tos, agua, electricidad y cuidado debe asignar el Estatus país de origen. Santuário de Fátima en la médico -- “el país está afectado de Protección Temporal El obispo Iglesia Católica de San Jose (TPS) para ese país, dijeron Vásquez y Calla- por altos índices de crimen vi- representantes católicos de han menciona- olento, como homicidios, robos en Bison, Oklahoma. EE.UU. ron informes de armados y secuestros”, dijeron el El presidente del comi- la comisión de obispo Vásquez y Callahan. “Estas té de inmigración de los justicia y paz de condiciones bien documentadas obispos de Estados Unidos la conferencia de también han sido vistas de prim- y el líder de Catholic Relief obispos venezola- era mano por nuestros afiliados Services (CRS) pidieron que nos, que detallan católicos en el lugar”. esta asignación se otorgue “numerosas viola- “En este momento, es importante por 18 meses en una carta ciones a los dere- que los venezolanos en los Estados a la Secretaria de Seguridad chos humanos Unidos tengan una oportunidad Nacional Kirstjen Nielsen fundamentales de vivir con dignidad, trabajar y al Secretario de Estado cometidas por legalmente y brindarles bienestar Michael Pompeo. la policía de ese a sus familias hasta que puedan Una copia de la carta fue país y violaciones difundida el 4 de abril por de acceso de la regresar a sus casas de manera la Conferencia de Obispos Católi- comité de inmigración de USCCB, ciudadanía a medicinas y servicios segura”, dijeron. cos de Estados Unidos (USCCB). y Sean Callahan, presidente de de salud”. “Nuestra nación tiene la capaci- Por favor visite archokc.org/appeal para hacer su donación en línea “Actualmente no se le ha asig- CRS, la cual es la agencia para Afirmaron que este aviso de se- dad jurídica, así como la respons- nado el (estatus) TPS a Venezuela. ayuda y desarrollo internacional guridad fue emitido al día después abilidad moral, de brindarles pro- Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City • P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 • 405-709-2745 Sin embargo, las condiciones en de los obispos de Estados Unidos. que el Departamento de Estado tección temporal a los venezolanos el país y la actual inestabilidad TPS es un estatus de inmi- “anunció que iba a suspender en Estados Unidos”. 14 April 21, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic April 21, 2019 15 Calendar Briefs This calendar only covers the two weeks between issue dates and may not reflect all of the calendar items. To see a full calendar, go to www.soonercatholic.org. Pastoral letter now available 5:45 p.m., bingo at 6:30 p.m. $10 Archbishop Coakley’s new pas- all games. Proceeds for charitable April and McKinley Avenue, OKC. 28 Second Sunday of Easter (Sun- 4 The Lay Missionaries of toral letter, “Go Make Disciples! services. Food 5:45 p.m., bingo 6:30 day of Divine Mercy). Charity, the Secular (Lay) Or- Building a Culture of Conversion 21 Easter Sunday of the Resur- p.m. $10 all games. Proceeds der of St. Teresa of Calcutta, for charitable services. meeting at St. Ann Nursing and Discipleship for the Archdio- Concert of Love rection of the Lord. May cese of Oklahoma City,” lays out A Knights of Columbus Concert Home, OKC. Mass 9:30 a.m.; 25 Charismatic Catholic prayer Feast of St. Joseph the Worker. meeting following. Contact the vision for the Archdiocese of of Love welcome party will be 7:30 21 Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 1 meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic Toni Harrelson, (405) 341- Oklahoma City through 2030. p.m. April 26 at Hilton Garden ture-controlled atmosphere. p.m., 2453 Wilcox Dr., Nor- Pastoral Center. Contact Feast of St. Athanasius. 2199. Read the letter or download a copy Inn, 2833 Conference Dr. in Ed- Are you listening? Deacon Larry and Father man. Contact Connie Lang, 2 Elaine at (405) 358-3610, at archokc.org/2030. Print copies mond. Live music by International Brashears have engaged the (405) 249-1041, potato.lang@ By Sally Crowe Nash [email protected]. 3 Feast of Sts. Philip and James, The New Evangelization available at listening sessions. Acoustic Music Award Winner, expertise and enthusiasm of gmail.com. 4 Apostles. Summit “Inspiring Catholics” Kyle Dillingham and Horseshoe One of the programs unique Travel Overtures to guide them 26 Knights of Columbus Concert livestreamed, 8:15 a.m. – St. Kateri Honor Dance Road, plus bountiful hors d’oeu- to Oklahoma Catholic Radio is on the pilgrimage. 22 Easter Monday – CPC closed. of Love welcome party, 7:30 First Friday Sacred Heart 4:30 p.m. at Epiphany of the Archbishop Coakley invites vres, a chance to win a 43” TV and “Around the Archdiocese.” You Details of the trip are avail- 3 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn, 2833 Mass, Catholic Pastoral Cen- Lord, 7336 W. Britton Rd., everyone from the Archdiocese more. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tick- won’t hear it if you listen strictly able at travelovertures.com or 24 St. Ann Retirement Cen- Conference Dr., Edmond. ter. Exposition of the Blessed OKC. No cost. of Oklahoma City, the Diocese of ets: $25 pp. at (800) 838-3006 or to EWTN or Catholic radio via by calling (405) 293-2003. In ter “Health Fair and Open Sacrament 5:30 p.m.; recon- Tulsa, dioceses from other states, ConcertofLove.brownpapertickets. Sirius XM. Listening to Okla- early April, about 20 people House” 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Day of Reflection, “The Invita- ciliation prior to 7 p.m. Mass. families, native dancers and the com. Contact RJ Schulte at (405) homa Catholic Radio is akin to already had signed up for the 27 7501 W. Britton Road, OKC. tion of Divine Mercy,” 9 a.m. Call (405) 721-8944, (405) public to join him July 6 for the 620-7491, [email protected]. shopping or eating local, and trip. Check it out now, if inter- – 3 p.m. St. Gregory’s Abbey, 528-6252. St. Kateri Tekakwitha Honor “Around the Archdiocese” is a lo- ested. Deadline for payment is 25 Bingo at St. James, S.W. 41 Shawnee. Dance at St. John Nepomuk in Yu- Day of Reflection cal audio calendar, if you will, of June 22. kon. The honor dance will include St. Gregory’s Abbey will host a liturgical and community events Pilgrims will be part of the Mass, powwow dancing contests, Day of Reflection, “The Invitation of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma live audience for an episode of the presentation of the new Amer- of Divine Mercy,” 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. City and the Diocese of Tulsa. “EWTN Live” and photos and Dinner Extravaganza - Tulsa Fr. MacAulay’s 60th ordination Learn more at www.ckokc.org/ra- ican Indian Catholic Outreach April 27 at the abbey in Shawnee. Fred Pope and Deacon Larry updates will be posted on social Briefs St. Bernard’s 7th annual Din- anniversary chels-vineyard. Contact (405) 623- princess and amazing food! Visit Abbot Lawrence Stasyszen, O.S.B., Sousa host the program, pro- media and Oklahoma Catholic ner Extravaganza will be at 6 p.m. Help celebrate the 60th anniver- 3844, rachelsvineyardokc@gmail. archokc.org/honordance. Anyone will present. Cost is $30 and in- viding basic “who, what, when, Radio’s new updated website Golf tournament May 18 at River Spirit Convention sary of the ordination of Fr. Gerard com. Sponsored by the archdioce- interested in sponsoring a dance cludes lunch. Registration limited where” of parish and diocesan –www.okcr.org. Let me know The Oklahoma Knights of Co- Center in Tulsa. Tickets $100, MacAulay. Reception 6 p.m. May san Office of Marriage and Family category, can contact Deacon Roy to 40. Contact (405) 878-5656, activities and services. Groups how you like it. lumbus state golf tournament includes dinner for one, music 23 at St. Eugene, 2400 W. Hefner Life. Callison at (918) 822-3255. Ven- [email protected]. such as Willow Pregnancy Sup- The website also is a source is May 18 at Sapulpa Municipal by The Fabulous Mid Life Cri- Rd., Oklahoma City 73120. RSVP dors contact Susan Callison at port, Knights of Columbus and for participating in the OKCR Golf Course, U.S. Hwy 66 West. sis Band, 99 drawings for $100 by May 16 to (405) 751-7115. If Catechesis - new evangelization (918) 931-7514. Abbot’s Table the Benedictine monks at Saint Spring Radiothon, April 30 and Shotgun start 8 a.m.; four-person and the chance to win a 2019 unable to attend, cards and letters Summer registration for Cat- Join Abbot Lawrence Stasyszen, Gregory’s Abbey all have been May 1. Board members and scramble format; silent auction; Ford Mustang or $25,000. Silent may be sent c/o St. Eugene. echesis of the New Evangelization, Formation course O.S.B., and the monks of St. Greg- on “Around the Archdiocese.” other volunteers look forward door prices. Open to all golfers. auction. Proceeds benefit ACTS the main entry-level course for the A Catechesis of the Good Shep- ory’s Abbey at the Abbot’s Table I want to highlight one of to calls, questions, donations $75 pp. Make checks payable to Ministry, The Center of Family Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat 2nd Degree in Theology program herd Level 1, Pt. 1 formation on May 17. Share an evening these events because it is spon- and perspectives. We delight Sacred Heart KOC Council #9333. Love, Soldier’s Wish, Habitat for The next Rachel’s Vineyard through Newman University, is now course for catechists of children of fabulous wines and exquisite sored by Oklahoma Catholic in interviews from the religious Send entries to Dennis Caven- Humanity, Go Life Mobile Medical Retreat weekend is May 24-26 open. The course will be 6 p.m. – 9 ages 3-6 will be 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. cuisine. The Abbot’s Table benefits Radio. Deacon Larry Sousa and community, business sponsors ah, 9106 Eisenhower St., Sapul- and Birthright of Tulsa. Tickets at for anyone who has had an abor- p.m. Tuesdays, June 11, 18, 25 May 29 - June 1, and June 12-15 the monks of St. Gregory’s Ab- Father Christopher Brashears and Catholic faithful. pa 74066; [email protected]. www.stbernardstulsa.org. Contact tion or been affected by another and July 9, 16 and 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at St. Monica, 2001 N. Western bey in Shawnee. Complimentary are hosting a pilgrimage to A spirit of gratitude rules this Contact Dennis Cavenah at (918) Lesa Clark at (918) 855-7560 or person’s abortion. Participation on Saturdays, June 15 and 22, Ave. in Edmond. Tuition for people chartered bus transportation from EWTN and the Shrine of the radiothon because generous do- 906-1710. Jim Nicolotti at (918) 855-5030. in the retreat is confidential. No July 13 and 20. Visit archokc.org/ serving parishes in the archdio- Oklahoma City provided. Limited Blessed Sacrament in Irondale, nors at our annual benefit lun- cost. Pre-registration required. institute. cese through their faith formation tickets available at $250 each. For Ala. They have picked a pleas- cheon provided the seed money programs or Catholic schools is ticket or sponsorship table infor- ant time of year for travel, Sept. to fund our radiothon challenge $200 for Pt. 1. Due by May 1. mation, contact Theresa Bragg at 23-28, with an itinerary that grant. If you have tuned in to a $100 non-refundable deposit due [email protected] by April 28. feeds the soul, pays homage to previous radiothon, you know by April 15. Contact Ann Grim, the history and refreshes the how much fun it is to have a archdiocesan coordinator for Chil- Free legal advice body with a variety of recre- financial goal and share the KOFC.ORG/JOINUS dren’s Evangelization and Disciple- Oklahoma lawyers celebrat- ation, including stops in Arkan- suspense and satisfaction of join us online today ship, at (405) 721-1415. ing Law Day with free legal ad- sas and Tennessee as part of achieving the financial match. the journey. Please join us from 8 a.m. to Join us vice 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. May 2. Call Edmond children’s day out (800) 456-8525 or e-mail a legal Although this trip is billed 6 p.m. April 30 and May 1. We Contact me today Registration is open for the question to askalawyer@okbar. as a pilgrimage, the means of need you! through e memebrship Get connected to learn more: children’s day out program at St. org. E-mailed questions will be travel is a luxury motor coach In May, my column will - John in Edmond. The NEST is a answered starting April 29. Spon- equipped with expansive tour- include details on the annual To The Largest program for children ages 2 and 3 sored by the Oklahoma Bar Asso- ing windows, comfortable, benefit luncheon and spring during the school year. The pro- ciation. adjustable seats and tempera- radiothon highlights. Catholic gram offers full-time or part-time care for age 2 and part-time care New Evangelization Summit Brotherhood for age 3. Find information about The New Evangelization Summit classes, schedule and tuition “Inspiring Catholics” will be live at stjohn-catholic.org/cdo/pro- streamed 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. spective-families. Contact nest@ May 4 at Epiphany of the Lord, stjohn-catholic.org or (405) 340- 7336 W. Britton Rd., OKC. No cost. 1789. Contact Bob Waldrop at (405) 722- 2110, [email protected]. Heath fair St. Ann Retirement Center, 7501 Nurses Day town Petroleum Club in OKC. The schools. Awards presents at the W. Britton Rd. in Oklahoma City, is All Catholic nurses are invited to guest speaker is Sr. Rosemary Ny- June CRCCW meeting. Guidelines Kevin Pierce hosting its annual “Health Fair and come to a Mass and dinner honor- irumbe. Register at www.archokc. can be found at okcaccw.com/ Open House” 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. April ing their service at 6 p.m. May 7 at org/acp. Contact (405) 709-2745, events. Deadline May 10. Contact General Agent 24. About 40 vendors will be pres- St. Eugene Catholic Church, 2400 [email protected]. [email protected]. ent. Representatives from health Hefner Rd., Oklahoma City. The 877-707-0752 organizations will be present. Mass will be celebrated by Arch- Youth essay contest Longest married couple [email protected] Healthy snacks and drinks, and bishop Coakley with dinner and The 2019 Central Region Council Nominations are being accept- entertainment. Door prizes. Tours a presentation to follow. RSVP to of Catholic Women Youth Essay ed for the 2019 Longest Married available. Contact Kelsey, Kimberly Lynn Sandoval at (405) 752-3866 Contest is open to more students. Couple Project sponsored by or Richard at (405) 721-0747. by May 2. There are now two categories, one Worldwide Marriage Encounter. for middle school students and one This year’s presentations to win- Bingo night ACP luncheon for high school students. Contest ners will be in June. Winners are Bingo at St. James, S.W. 41 and The Assembly of Catholic Profes- open to Catholic students in the selected solely from nominations 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 McKinley Avenue in Oklahoma sionals second quarterly luncheon archdiocese who attend Catholic submitted at wwme.org. Deadline City, on April 25. Food service at for 2019 is May 9 at the Down- schools, public schools or home is May 15. 16 April 21, 2019 Sooner Catholic

Thank You to everyone who has made a gift to the 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal! Parish or Mission Goal Raised # of Donors Parish or Mission Goal Raised # of Donors Assumption of the BVM, Duncan $49,000 $8,992 26 St. Francis of Assisi, OKC $109,000 $89,117 206 Blessed Sacrament, Thomas $4,000 $2,680 3 St. Francis Xavier, Enid $65,000 $38,148 122 Blessed Sacrament, Lawton $37,000 $48,870 144 St. Francis Xavier, Sulphur $9,000 $10,050 29 Christ the King, OKC $406,000 $315,173 320 St. Gregory the Great, Enid $33,000 $21,460 61 Corpus Christi, OKC $29,000 $18,330 49 St. Helen, Frederick $6,000 $3,310 10 Epiphany of the Lord, OKC $159,000 $132,519 345 St. James the Greater, OKC $100,000 $45,950 151 Good Shepherd, Boise City $2,000 $1,745 10 St. John Nepomuk, Yukon $117,000 $82,645 229 Good Shepherd, Marietta $4,000 $474 8 St. John the Baptist, Edmond $454,000 $360,745 506 Holy Angels, OKC $23,000 $2,389 13 St. Joseph, Wewoka $1,000 0 0 Holy Cross, Madill $17,000 $11,335 57 St. Joseph, Bison $10,000 $8,390 19 Holy Family, Lawton $66,000 $45,493 152 St. Joseph, Buffalo $2,000 $1,750 7 Holy Name, Shattuck $9,000 $2,560 9 St. Joseph, Pond Creek $2,000 $720 3 Holy Name of Jesus, Chickasha $27,000 $11,833 36 St. Joseph, OKC $59,000 $23,404 45 Holy Spirit, Mustang $50,000 $54,100 158 St. Joseph, Ada $22,000 $14,502 47 Holy Trinity, Okarche $39,000 $30,147 73 St. Joseph, Blackwell $8,000 $6,310 16 Immaculate Conception, Marlow $8,000 $3,720 12 St. Joseph, Hennessey $23,000 $12,584 48 Immaculate Conception, Seminole $3,000 $645 5 St. Joseph, Norman $82,000 $34,647 150 Immaculate Heart of Mary, Calumet $6,000 $8,100 11 St. Joseph, Tonkawa $8,000 $6,310 16 Korean Martyrs, OKC $6,000 $820 2 St. Joseph, Union City $30,000 $25,729 25 Little Flower, OKC $62,000 $19,427 105 St. Louis, Stroud $6,000 $3,600 6 Mother of Sorrows, Apache $5,000 $3,200 7 St. Margaret Mary, Crescent $6,000 $4,310 6 O.L.O.G., Hollis $1,000 $3,688 17 St. Mark, Norman $154,000 $86,690 219 O.L.O.P.H. Cathedral, OKC $101,000 $68,380 158 St. Mary, Wakita $5,000 $3,100 6 O.L.O.P.H., Sterling $9,000 $7,445 20 St. Mary, Wanette $2,000 $130 3 Our Lady of Sorrows, Chandler $16,000 $9,380 26 St. Mary, Ardmore $41,000 $37,665 86 Our Lady of the Rosary, Binger $2,000 $120 2 St. Mary, Clinton $22,000 $5,685 38 Our Lady of Victory, Purcell $27,000 $3,360 9 St. Mary, Guthrie $39,000 $18,810 39 Our Mother of Mercy, Waynoka $2,000 0 0 St. Mary, Medford $8,000 $5,470 13 Prince of Peace, Altus $24,000 $10,869 43 St. Mary, Ponca City $89,000 $44,780 100 Queen of All Saints, Sayre $6,000 $3,060 11 St. Matthew, Elk City $48,000 $22,759 61 Sacred Heart, Billings $3,000 $3,989 5 St. Michael, Goltry $2,000 $1,225 6 Sacred Heart, Hinton $3,000 $3,265 4 St. Michael, Meeker $2,000 $1,690 4 Sacred Heart, Hooker $3,000 $345 8 St. Monica, Edmond $123,000 $77,571 175 Sacred Heart, Mooreland $3,000 $1,302 7 St. Patrick, Anadarko $11,000 $4,270 14 Sacred Heart, Alva $13,000 $3,525 16 St. Patrick, OKC $32,000 $26,750 78 Sacred Heart, El Reno $40,000 $12,825 34 St. Patrick, Walters $4,000 $1,760 6 Sacred Heart, Konawa $7,000 $3,140 6 St. Paul the Apostle, Del City $28,000 $19,834 94 Sacred Heart, Mangum $5,000 $1,830 11 St. Peter, Lindsay $9,000 $7,540 6 Sacred Heart, OKC $76,000 $10,270 57 St. Peter, Woodward $38,000 $21,439 65 St. Andrew Dung-Lac, OKC $57,000 $32,050 131 St. Peter the Apostle, Guymon $28,000 $15,010 78 St. Andrew, Moore $71,000 $52,374 158 St. Philip Neri, Midwest City $82,000 $76,568 200 St. Ann, Cordell $4,000 $100 1 St. Richard, Carnegie $1,000 $650 3 St. Ann, Fairview $5,000 $1,100 4 St. Robert Bellarmine, Jones $15,000 $19,837 39 St. Ann, Elgin $7,000 $3,035 14 St. Rose of Lima, Watonga $3,000 $1,750 4 St. Anthony of Padua, Okeene $25,000 $19,850 14 St. Rose of Lima,Perry $17,000 $5,660 16 St. Benedict, Shawnee $57,000 $29,415 79 St. Teresa of Avila, Harrah $28,000 $14,337 53 St. Catherine of Siena, Pauls Valley $6,000 $1,145 10 St. Thomas the Apostle, Seiling $4,000 $650 3 St. Charles Borromeo, OKC $108,000 $63,756 203 St. Thomas More, Norman $110,000 $78,416 192 St. Cornelius, Cherokee $4,000 $370 5 St. Vincent de Paul, McLoud $9,000 $5,260 16 St. Damien, Edmond $12,000 $6,210 12 St. Wenceslaus, Prague $8,000 $3,555 8 St. Eugene, OKC $118,000 $85,579 192 Sts. Peter and Paul, Hobart $9,000 $4,200 15 St. Eugene, Weatherford $18,000 $12,445 29 Sts. Peter and Paul, Kingfisher $46,000 $15,050 37 St. Frances of Cabrini, Beaver $5,000 $622 7 San Jose, Ryan $1,000 20 1 St. Francis of Assisi, Newkirk $8,000 $5,975 14 Included in this issue is an envelope to make a gift to the 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal. Give online at www.archokc.org/appeal.