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By K.S. McNutt of Lisieux, “The Story of a Soul.” The Sooner Catholic It sparked the thought, “Maybe I could do that – give myself to the arby Heard put on a Lord.” blessed habit and a Throughout high school “little mo- white veil Aug. 1 in a ments would bring it back up,” un- ceremony that marked til it eventually became a persistent herD transition from to question, Sister Consolata said. novice with the Sisters of But, college also was calling Dar- Francis of Perpetual Adoration. She by Heard. She had been accepted also put on her new name, Sister to East Central University in Ada Mary Consolata. and she wanted to go. “That human “That was the name the Lord put nature, that really is the kicker,” on my heart,” said Sister Consola- she said. ta, whose namesake is Our Lady of During a summer internship at Consolation. “Mary is the consoler the University of Notre Dame, she of the afflicted. We’re called to abide discovered the nearby Sisters of with others in their afflictions.” Saint Francis of Perpetual Adora- How did a schoolgirl tion. She visited the convent the from Yukon, Okla- following summer to experience homa, go from life with the sisters “skipping down and was moved by the hallways” to the intense joy pursuing a life and peace they dedicated to ado- shared. ration and works of After graduat- mercy in Mishawa- ing with degrees ka, Indiana? in studio art and It started molecular biology, her freshman Heard entered the year at Bishop order as a postu- McGuinness lant in Septem- Catholic High ber 2018. School when she read the continued Photo autobiography Sr. Mary Consolata smiles when she puts on her veil as a new sister. on page 8 Sr. Benedicta. of Saint Thérèse

Thanksgiving provides opportunity to practice Corporal Works of Mercy

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me. … Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:35-40

By Eliana Tedrow parishes and community outreaches didate, they might be addicted, have The Sooner Catholic provide additional resources for those mental issues, homeless or indigent, in need during the holiday season. might not have showered or have The Greek word for “Thanksgiving” Patrick Raglow, director of Catho- mannerisms that can be off-putting, is “Eucharista,” translated to “thank- lic Charities in Oklahoma City, said but they are within arms’ reach,” he fulness” or “giving of thanks.” In while giving thanks as a country and said. Holy Mass, Catholics celebrate a true faith community to God for his rich “Saint Theresa challenged us to not thanksgiving meal through the body blessings, it is important to remember only bring Jesus to them but serve and blood of Jesus Christ. those who they serve. Jesus in their person. We use the Thanksgiving is an annual reminder Raglow said the idea of applying the Corporal Works, whether the need not only of the freedom for Catholics Corporal Works of Mercy, not only in is a shower, clothing, shelter, or, as to practice their faith, but the obliga- daily life, but especially around holi- is often the case at thanksgiving, a tion to seek out ways to be Jesus to days is a “beautiful construct.” meal.” others in need. “Loving our neighbor is always more Raglow said some people think they The Corporal Works of Mercy pro- concrete and real and physical than have to share a huge amount of their vide a model for how to treat others loving humanity in the abstract. Our blessings to make a difference, but and respond to the basic needs of neighbor might park in the wrong that is not the case. humanity. place, play their music too loud, they Throughout the archdiocese, local might have voted for the wrong can- continued on page 7 2 November 3, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic November 3, 2019 3

Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more Oklahoma women become news on the A good investment! website first called to On June 29, the Solemnity of Peter and through encouraging a Paul, we rejoiced in the ordination of five new priests robust culture of vo- By Sooner Catholic Staff at Saint Mark the Evangelist in Norman. It has been cations. Parents, cate- SISTERS OF LIFE a year of extraordinary blessings for our archdiocese, chists, youth ministers, Additional coverage of and these new priests are signs of God’s love and care fellow parishioners and Church and archdiocesan for his Church. They are each uniquely gifted and pastors all contribute news and events, only on well-prepared for service to God’s people. www.soonercatholic.org. By K.S. McNutt to helping young men The Sooner Catholic In August, we accepted several new seminarians to and women open their begin priestly formation for the Archdiocese of Okla- a hearts to the gift and Paul S. Coakley To send photos, event homa City. Many more participated in Quo Vadis information or story ideas, mystery of their vocation. wo young women from the Days, our summer retreat for discerners, and others e-mail [email protected]. Archdiocese of Oklahoma are engaged in ongoing discernment groups. The Lord God calls us each by name. He calls us to friend- ship with himself and to a lifelong journey of - City are beginning a journey continues to stir the hearts of young men, invit- a Lay Missionaries of T ship. He invites us to live out our discipleship in dif- to become sisters in religious life and ing them to hear and respond to his call to discern Charity - Learn more about ferent ways by calling some to marriage, others to the priesthood. the Lay Missionaries of brides of Christ. We have a gifted team in our vocations office, but and still others to serve the Church Charity and their work in Karalyn Finnell, from Saint Monica cultivating vocations is not their job alone. Vocations as priests and . Many remain single to live promoting the expression of in Edmond, and Catherine Bublis, out their baptismal call to holiness. Our vocation is are the responsibility of the whole Church. Each of the charism of St. Teresa of from Saint Mark in Norman, were us has a part in fostering the growth of the Church God’s gift to us. It is a mystery that unfolds through- Calcutta and the Mission- among eight women who entered the out our entire lifetime, providing the aries of Charity on the first postulant for the Sisters of Life in New context for becoming the saint that and third Saturday of each God calls each of us to become. month. Mass at 9:30 a.m. at York City on Sept. 7. They are the first Oklahomans to join the religious Archdiocese of Oklahoma City In this issue of the Sooner Cath- St. Ann Retirement Center olic, you will read about the 2019- followed by a meeting at 10 order. 2020 seminarian education appeal. a.m. Contact Toni Harrelson You will find images of our 21 sem- at (405) 341-2199 or toni- inarians. What the Church needs [email protected]. All are God is calling men you know. now more than ever are good shep- welcome. Catherine Bublis, left, from St. Mark in Norman, and Karalyn Finnell, from St. Monica in Edmond, are the first two Oklahomans to enter the Sisters of Life, a religious community of women consecrated for the pro- herds and holy priests. Will you help them answer Him? tection of human life. Photo K.S. McNutt/Sooner Catholic. We need pastors who have been well-formed as disciples of Jesus UPHOLDING LIFE Christ. We need men of integrity who live out their priestly promis- Before leaving for New York, they talked about what drew them to reli- and was moved by all the gious life and what lies ahead. “young beautiful religious” “This is the charism of the Sisters es with fidelity and generosity. We “It’s a journey. It’s a relationship. It’s an adventure,” Finnell said. there. Christ asked her to give of Life: to mother the mothers of the need priests who love the Church “Christ reveals how he designed your heart to love others.” him her entire heart to dis- unborn; to mother the unborn; to and are good shepherds to God’s mother all those who are frail, all of @archokc Following 10 months of study and discernment, the postu- cern if it was people. We need shepherds who are lants – or candidates – will the life for those who are vulnerable, all those willing to lay down their lives for be given their religious her. who are ill, all of those who are in their flock as Jesus did, as Blessed Archdiocese of danger of being put to death, all Oklahoma City names and habits when “It was Stanley Rother did. The Lord will re- they enter the in such a those whose lives the world consid- new his Church. The Lord will work July. beautiful ers useless. Our Lord says to each Arquidiócesis de Sister of Life, ‘Woman, behold your wonders in our midst. Oklahoma City As college students five invitation. Today’s seminarians are tomor- years ago, both Finnell and How could son. Behold your daughter.’” row’s priests and pastors. Please Bublis dreamed of careers I say ‘no?’” Cardinal John O’Connor pray for each of them. Pray for them and married life. Finnell Finnell said. daily. Pray that more men will hear planned to use her degree It reminded Seminarian Education Fund 2019 and answer God’s call. Pray that the from the Academy of Con- her of Jesus Lord will continue to raise up good temporary Music at the Uni- calling the apostles to follow him. shepherds with courageous hearts. versity of Central Oklahoma The future sisters met in September 2018 on the Join Online: Thank you for the gift of your prayer to become a Catholic singer KSU campus and discovered each had reached out to and songwriter. the Sisters of Life vocations director about religious archokc.org/seminarianfund and your encouragement of voca- Bublis enrolled at Okla- life in the order. After separate brief “taste of life” vis- tions. homa State University as a its, they went for a month-long stay with the commu- Join by Phone: Please invest generously in the fashion major, but when she nity in December. future of our archdiocese and our graduated in 2015, her path Finnell said the community – founded by Cardinal 405-709-2745 parishes by making a financial gift was going in a different direc- John O’Connor in 1991 – isn’t looking for “cook- to support seminarian education. tion. She broke off an engage- ie-cutter sisters.” Thank you for investment in our ment to be married and went “You can totally be yourself,” she said. future pastors! to work for the Fellowship of Sisters rollerblade, play ultimate frisbee or enjoy God our Father, you made Catholic University Students. improv games. Some are excellent cooks or musi- each of us to use our gifts in She joined the FOCUS minis- cians. From a Wall Street attorney to a NASA engi- the Body of Christ. try at the University of Colo- neer, they remain as unique as God created them. We ask that you inspire Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar rado about the same time the Bublis said she and Finnell both visited the con- young people who you call Sisters of Life opened a con- vent again in May and met the six original sisters The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. to priesthood and consecrated vent in Denver. who are still there. life to courageously Nov. 3 – Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine Groundbreaking, 3 p.m., S.E. 89 and Shields, OKC “The more you know Jesus, “They’re all quirky and beautiful too,” she said. follow your will. Nov. 5 – Live on-air at Oklahoma Catholic Radio Radiothon, 9 a.m. the more he reveals to you “There is beautiful wisdom just listening to them,” Send workers into your great who you are and your heart’s Finnell said. Nov. 5 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, Catholic Pastoral Center harvest so that the desire,” Bublis said. In addition to the vows of poverty, chastity and Nov. 5 – Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine Art and Environment Committee, 2 p.m., CPC Gospel is preached, She went to Kansas State Karalyn Finnell, left, and Catherine Bublis are seen Sept. 7 obedience all religious sister take, Sisters of Life Nov. 7 – Assembly of Catholic Professionals luncheon, 11 a.m., Downtown Petroleum Club, OKC the poor are served with University two years later to after they entered the Sisters of Life community as . take a fourth vow to uphold the sacredness and Nov. 7 – Senior Staff meeting, 2 p.m., CPC love, the suffering are start a FOCUS ministry there. The two women are the first Oklahomans to join the religious dignity of human life. Nov. 8 – School Mass and classroom visits, 8:15 a.m., Sacred Heart School, OKC comforted, and your people Bublis said she tried dating, order founded by Cardinal John O’Connor in New York in “Most people focus on the negative – giving up Nov. 8 – Spitzer Center Episcopal Advisory Board teleconference, 11 a.m. are strengthened but “something was off.” It 1991. Photo Jeff Finnell. cute shoes and having kids – but we’re gaining so Nov. 9-14 – U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops General and Committee Meetings, Baltimore, Md. by the sacraments. came to her in the summer much, a greater fulfillment,” Finnell said. Nov. 15 – CRS Governance and Nominations Committee teleconference, 1 p.m. We ask this through Christ of 2018: the image of round peg in a square hole and Christ asking, “We’re all called to be in heaven one day,” she said. “Those who are Nov. 16 – Rededication Mass, 10 a.m., The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, OKC our Lord. “Could I be enough for you?” called to religious life get to start living that on earth.” Nov. 16 – Confirmation, 5 p.m., Church of the Epiphany of the Lord, OKC Amen. Finnell said she attended a FOCUS conference in Nashville in 2015 K.S. McNutt is a freelance writer for the Sooner Catholic. Nov. 17 – Mass for Feast of St. Andrew Dung-Lac, 11 a.m., St. Andrew Dung-Lac, OKC 4 November 3, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic November 3, 2019 5 Meet the The Mount hosts international ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY education conference This is part of a series to introduce the seminarians of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. By Jessica Stiles ing students hearts to go out and live Mercy Robert For the Sooner Catholic through involving the various critical concerns. “In the spirit of Catherine McAuley, the Most Reverend Blaschke Mount Saint Mary Catholic High School wel- Mercy community advocates for the safety and comed more than 150 Mercy educators from Paul S. Coakley protection of all migrants and for just and hu- around the world to Oklahoma City on Oct. mane immigration reform in the United States Archbishop of Oklahoma City What is your 18-19 for the Mercy Education System of the that reunites families, provides a pathway to Publisher home ? Americas Conference. The annual MESA con- citizenship, protects young people and pro- My home parish ference is hosted by a different Mercy school vides for fair enforcement of the law. We must Diane Clay is Blessed Sacra- each year. The work together to ment in Lawton. Editor Ada parish to celebrate 70th focus of the 2019 ensure the digni- Mercy conference ty of immigrants, What seminary do you attend? was the Sisters refugees and Dana Attocknie annual Smorgasbord I am a freshman at Conception Sem- of Mercy critical victims of human Managing Editor inary College. concern for immi- trafficking, and gration. stand in solidarity By Charles Albert “My sisters and I had never seen Tickets are $10 for adults and If it is God’s will, what year will Mercy Educa- with all who suffer Volume 41, Number 21 The Sooner Catholic so many food choices. It was so $5 for children age 10 and under. you be ordained a priest? tion System of oppression,” said exciting,” she said. “We grabbed so Children age 3 and under are free. God willing, I will be ordained in the the Americas is the language of ADA – It isn’t hard for Patricia many olives that my mother was Tickets may be purchased from year of the Lord 2027. an international Mercy’s “critical Sooner Catholic Newspaper Butler to remember 70 years ago embarrassed.” parishioners, at the door or by Mercy education concern.” 7501 Northwest Expressway and how embarrassed her mother Butler doesn’t think she has contacting the parish office. What advice would you give to system organized Conference Oklahoma City, OK 73132 had been with her children. Ada missed a Smorgasbord since. Father Costello started the annu- someone discerning a call to the under the Sisters speaker State priesthood? (405) 721-1810 didn’t have many restaurants that “It is great how this parish comes al event that now draws a crowd of Mercy of the Sen. Michael Trust in God and be willing to make Fax: (405) 721-5210 a young, cash-strapped, large together; the youth, the older of 900 to 1,000 people. It started Americas. Mount Brooks-Jiminez, that first step, no matter what vocation Saint Mary Cath- E-mail: [email protected] Catholic family could afford. people; everyone contributes,” she as a fundraiser to help pay off the an MSM alum, said. “When I think of the Smor- church’s debt in the early years. it is toward. olic High School said, “There is a Mailing Address: gasbord, I think of the love and According to Laura Miller, in Oklahoma State Sen. Michael Brooks-Jiminez speaks during the MESA lot of misinfor- P.O. Box 32180 hard word of my husband, my the parish nurse and office ad- What do you look forward to most City was founded conference in Oklahoma City. Photo provided. mation out there Oklahoma City, OK 73123 mother and my grandmother.” ministrator, “We ask all church about becoming a priest? in 1903 by five about the immi- Shirley Posey worked at the first members to at least sell tickets, What I look forward to most about . gration and refugee process. It is important we the priesthood is celebrating the sac- Visit us online at Smorgasbord as a teenager in and then we ask for them to join MSM served as an all-girls school from 1903 educate ourselves on the realities and facts of raments, especially Reconciliation and www.soonercatholic.org 1950. a committee. More than 100 volun- until 1951. this topic. It has been an honor to speak at the “I have volunteered for every job teer their services, and there are the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Today, the Mount is co-sponsored by MESA conference to a group of educators who during the past 70 years, but my more than 34 committees that the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and The are passionate about immigration alongside Visit the archdiocesan website favorite job has always been doing contribute to a successful event.” Name one thing that every Catho- Sisters of Mercy. At the core of the Sisters of my alma mater.” at www.archokc.org dishes! I have enjoyed working A bazaar will be located in an lic needs to know. Mercy’s mission are critical concerns – earth, The conference ended with MSM students with every priest we have had education room and will include “Now” is always the most important immigration, nonviolence, racism and wom- and staff taking conference attendees on a tour moment in your life. Pursue God now. The Sooner Catholic at the parish, working with all candies, pies, cakes, breads and en. Mount Saint Mary takes pride in not only through the historic MSM building and with a Serve God now. Love God now. (USPS 066-910) is published the volunteers and seeing all the handmade crafts for purchase. A preparing the students of Oklahoma City and performance by the MSM drama department surrounding areas for college, but also prepar- of “Oklahoma!” biweekly except for once in July customers coming for the event. raffle will be held to win a $500 gift It really introduces Catholicism to card. Tickets are $2 each. Why choose a life of sacrificial by the Archdiocese of love? almost 1,000 people in the com- The dinner will include Swed- We are all called by Christ to imitate Oklahoma City. munity,” she said. ish meatballs, garlic cheese grits, his life of sacrificial love. I believe that The 70th annual broccoli casserole, curried fruit, the best way for me to imitate Christ The newspaper is not responsible Smorgasbord sliced turkey and other favorite is to be his priest and carry on his Dinner will be Sunday, Nov. 10, dishes, including tamales. Anniversary Mass for unsolicited material. ministry. Copyright © 2019 Sooner Catholic Top: The original Saint Joseph Cath- from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and from 5 For more information, contact olic Church Smorgasbord Dinner. p.m. - 7 p.m. Dinner will be served Saint Joseph at (580) 332-4811. Archbishop Coakley celebrated the Above: Families fill their plates at the in the parish hall, 1300 E. Beverly Charles Albert is a freelance writ- annual Anniversary Mass on Oct. 20 Subscription rate: $25 per year 2018 smorgasbord. Photos provided. St. Take out also is available. er for the Sooner Catholic. To learn more about seminary, contact: at Christ the King in Oklahoma City. for all who are not members of the Rev. Brian Buettner Sixty-one couples attended the Mass, [email protected] or (405) 721-9351. Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. celebrating more than 2,000 married www.archokc.org/vocations/home years! The longest married couple in Periodical postage paid at attendance was Jesse and Connie Oklahoma City, OK 73125. Arevalos, top photo, who celebrated New career opportunities for individuals their 71st anniversary this year. Anoth- st POSTMASTER: Send address er couple celebrating their 71 anni- versary was Antonio and Lupe Barajas. changes to the Sooner Catholic, with disabilities Kisty’ Flower & Gif Photos Diane Clay/Sooner Catholic. P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. OKARCHE – The Center of Family 40 full-time positions and even more Love is offering more career opportu- part-time positions for CFL residents nities for individuals with disabilities and individuals living with disabilities beginning this National Disability in surrounding communities. 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For the second year, Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, and to learn more about the organization. Jamil’s Steakhouse Owner, Greg Gawey. “It’s Every Catholic – you, me, and A good pastor accompanies 17 very few Catholics have lived until Jamil’s Steakhouse, McClintock Saloon & Chop “Until you go to Okarche for a visit, you don’t just an amazing, amazing place, and it’s an hon- even the newly baptized baby – is families grieving the shooting now, building community and House, Petroleum Club OKC, The Hamilton, fully see the compassion, love, teamwork and or for me to serve at an event like this for them. called to be a missionary. deaths of family members in El transforming lives. Tim Muldoon Vast/Western Concepts, Premium Brands friendship that is expressed at the center,” said If they asked me to do 50 of these dinners every Jesus’ final words to his disci- Paso, and strives to live out his A Protestant pastor in Shreve- Catholic Extension Wine & Spirits, Thirst Wine year, I would do it happily.” ples were to “go and make dis- priestly vocation ministering to a port turns to the Catholic Church Column Merchants, Joullian Vineyards Special guests who spoke at ciples of all nations” (Matthew poor, wounded congregation. to start an innovative program & Winery and Alexana all came the event included Dick Sias, 28:19), sharing with them the joy A generous drives along of community renewal, and lat- together to serve a “Grand Din- an Oklahoma oilman and one of living the gospel. Francis lonely roads on a Lakota reserva- er becomes Catholic himself. His has called all of us to “missionary tion in South Dakota, dedicating program has now spread to other ner” for one common cause: the of the founders of Joullian of his predecessors have minis- discipleship,” by which he means her life to service of this ancient cities and countries. residents at The Center of Family Vineyards & Winery, and Tom tered to families living along a people who “go out to others, seek and storied community. Love in Okarche. Lerum, a guest vintner and A young priest in Puerto Rico border. those who have fallen away, stand The entrepreneurs from these the current co-owner of Joul- A leads a team of vol- arrives at a parish a month after a The stories that each of these establishments collaborated to lian Vineyards & Winery. at the crossroads and welcome unteers reaching out to mariners, devastating hurricane and begins missionaries can tell begins with host an elaborate dinner at the The meal included mini the outcast.” Whether at home away at sea for months, to provide to rebuild his community. listening to the needs of the people top of the downtown Petroleum cabbage rolls, “Oklahoma foie or across the world, all of us can pastoral and practical care while A group of mothers and grand- around them. In the case of the Club. Throughout the six-course gras” (also known as fried bo- show the love that God shows us in port in Mobile, Ala. mothers in the Diocese of Laredo “Santa Monica Angels” from the meal, owners, chefs and wine ex- logna), blackened egg infused first. A couple of self-described “bald begin a hospitality ministry when Diocese of Laredo, it was the voice perts spoke about their contribu- with truffle oil on a bed of During this month that the pope guys” begin a compassionate min- they realize their religious educa- of hungry children. One of them, tion and to share their passion spiced pecans, jalapeño and has designated as Extraordinary istry to single moms in Jefferson tion students are arriving hungry. Maria Jaime, reflects on what her for The Center of Family Love, a avocado soup, hot-smoked Mission Month, we at Catholic City, Mo., providing hope and a Their small community recognizes desire to reach out to them has residential and vocational non- salmon topped with dijon Extension have the great privilege stepping stone to a new life. them as “angels.” meant to her. profit that provides lifetime care mousse served on a frisée of celebrating stories of mission- A tireless former U.S. Army offi- A deacon-physician leaves his “When you decide to be at the for adults with intellectual and salad with fried capers, prime aries recognized by their dioceses cer in Panama City, Fla., galvaniz- medical practice to begin a mobile service of the Lord, you want to be ribeye steak served with leek physical disabilities. as reflecting the light of Christ. es outreach efforts to serve people healing ministry to poor families in a little more like him every day, and lobster bread pudding “We get asked to do a lot They all are finalists for our an- losing hope in the aftermath of a the Diocese of Kalamazoo, Mich., and everything changes.” with brown butter and baby through our restaurants, and un- nual Lumen Christi Award, whose hurricane, preaching and living finding new freedom and joy in his Andy Cornett of Panama City broccoli, and blueberry thyme fortunately, we can’t always help stories inspire us to imagine the the gospel all along the way. profession. echoes a similar sentiment. As a token of appreciation, each entrepreneur left with a succulent garden grown mousse. Each course had its everyone,” said the chef of Vast/ kind of world that Christ is build- A group of Glenmary priests and A “cowboy priest” takes a stand “When this storm happened, it’s Western Concepts, Kurt Fleis- and cared for by residents with careers at Kristy Lyn’s Flowers & Gifts. (Left to right) own wine carefully selected by ing through the work of the Holy brothers plant new churches in a for religious liberty, protecting an Petroleum Club OKC General Manager, Verej Jazirvar; Jamil’s Steakhouse owner, Greg chfresser. “However, this is one wine experts. Additionally, the Spirit. region of eastern Tennessee where historic chapel where generations continued on page 10 of the few causes we feel strongly Gawey; The Hamilton owner, J. Mays; a proprietor of McClintock’s Saloon & Chop- lettuce used in the dishes was house and co-owner of La Baguette, Michel Buthion; Cattlemen’s Steakhouse director about. The Grand Dinner is a of operations, David Egan, local entrepreneur, Oliver Boudin; co-owner of La Baguette, specially grown for the event special event for a very special or- Alain Buthion; The Center of Family Love CEO, Debbie Espinosa; co-founder/owner of by the residents at Kristy ganization. It means a lot to us.” Lyn’s Flowers & Gifts, one of Thirst Wine Merchants, Alex Kroblin; owner of Premium Brands Wine & Spirits, Rick continued from page 1 Speakers encouraged guests to Naifeh; and guest vintner and co-owner of Joullian Vineyards & Winery, Tom Lerum. the vocational programs at visit The Center of Family Love (Not pictured: chef of Vast/Western Concepts, Kurt Fleischfresser.) Photo provided. the Center of Family Love. “It might be five loaves and two fish, a Snick- important to remember those struggling. their electricity or gas cut off right around the er’s bar, a couple dollars. When we share our Valadez said people who were struggling to time it starts to get cold outside. blessings, in every case, they are multiplied.” pay high electric bills with the summer months She said the best way people can help their Day of Reflection Noreen Valadez, archdiocesan council pres- suddenly find they cannot manage those local parish is to “put money in the poor box.” A Day of Reflection “Being ident of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society and payments anymore. Their inability to pay in Eliana Tedrow is a freelance writer for the From the Archives … Benedictine: Practical Holiness parishioner of Saint Andrew in Moore, said it’s November and December often means having Sooner Catholic. for Everyone” with Law- A photo series from George Rigazzi, archdiocesan archivist rence Stasyszen, O.S.B., will be 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Nov. 16 at nly months after the Cherokee Out- St. Gregory’s Abbey in Shawnee. let allowed homesteaders to pour Early discount is $30 (pre-pay- Thanksgiving and Ideas for Corporal Works of Mercy: into the site that would become O ment seven days ) or $35 at Ponca City, the first Mass was celebrated in Christmas meals at parishes  the new structure by Father Felix De Grasse, the door. Includes lunch. Con- Feed the hungry: In addition to get rest. Encourage children to make O.S.B., on Saint Patrick’s Day, 1894. tact (405) 878-5656, retreats@ in the archdiocese donating to food pantries or volun- cards or art projects for the sick or The name given to that church was Saint monksok.org. teering to serve food, consider your elderly. Felix (not surprisingly). Father Felix soon own food habits – are you buying too departed to become abbot of Sacred Abbey Tree census Kingfisher - Sts. Peter Del City - St. Paul the much food and letting some go to  Visit the prisoners: Get involved in Konawa. He was replaced briefly by three The Tree Bank is helping and Paul Apostle waste? Can you minimize eating out with prison ministry, volunteer or other priests until the coming of Renier Resurrection Cemetery develop Turkey dinner Thanksgiving potluck to save money to donate to those who donate to a charity that gives presents Sevens in 1900, which offered stability until a tree plan for the future. They Ross Hall - 315 S. Main Parish hall have less than you? to children whose parents are in pris- 1913. are asking for volunteers to help Nov. 3 Nov. 10 on. Learn about organizations that  Give drink to the thirsty: You can Father Renier Sevens came to Oklahoma walk the property and record 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 5 p.m. offer support to grandparents raising help with this basic need by conserv- from Belgium in 1895. Ordained by Bish- information about the trees on (405) 375-4616 grandchildren. ing water use. Donate to programs op Meerschaert, Father Sevens was lauded their smart phone. The project Midwest City - St. Philip for his work as pastor as the parish grew that help build water wells for people begins at 10 a.m. Nov. 16 in the Enid - St. Francis Xavier Neri  Bury the dead: Attending funer- from 200 to 500 members during his ten- in need. Parents and coaches invite cemetery chapel, 7500 W. Britton Thanksgiving Meal Parish dinner als shows support for those who are ure. More importantly, he built Saint Mary Saint Felix Catholic Church in Ponca City. Leven Center Family Life Center groups of children to donate bottled Rd. in Oklahoma City (just west grieving. In addition to praying for Academy in 1901 with an enrollment of Nov. 28 Dec. 15 water. of the Catholic Pastoral Center). the souls of the departed, you could 125 that had gradually expanded to 200 by 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. After 11 a.m. Mass business booming and Ponca City being the cor- Contact (405) 721-4191 or sign  send a card to loved ones, visit the 1912, including all grades. The Sisters of Donations welcome Shelter the homeless: In addition porate headquarters of Conoco, an influx of Cath- up at www.signupgenius.com/ cemetery to pray for the souls of the Divine Providence were the teachers at Saint Mary. Edmond - St. John to donating time or money to organi- olics from the east coast brought about the need departed or even spend time planning These remarkable women served all over Oklaho- go/20f0d45adab2aa1f85-resur- Thanksgiving meal at UCO Shawnee - St. Benedict zations that provide shelter, consider to build a new and larger edifice. In 1954, this was your own funeral mass. ma, sending more than 800 sisters to minister to rection. Nov. 28 Christmas baskets using your talents to make warm accomplished with the current Italian Renaissance children. December blankets. Pray for the millions of chil- style church.  Give alms to the poor: This year, The parish name was changed to Saint Mary, Church safety seminar Norman - St. Joseph dren and families fleeing from war or Peaking at 2,000 members before the merger of skip the morning latte and donate but it is unclear what year this occurred. A free church safety seminar Thanksgiving meal Ponca City - St. Mary other unsafe conditions. the money saved. Think of ways you What is known is that the second church Conoco-Phillips, Saint Mary Catholic Church now will be 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Nov. Nov. 10 Students make boxes with spend money that could be better was consecrated in 1916 to the patron- is closer to 700 to 800 members. Saint Mary Cath- 21 at St. John, 900 S. Littler 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. apple pies for families ask-  Visit the sick: Consider spending used donated to help the less for- age of Saint Mary. The photo reveals olic School continues to flourish and is an import- Rd. in Edmond with speakers Tickets: Adults $10; ages ing for help from the Fr. time at a nursing home, make extra the interior of said church. With the oil ant Catholic center in northern Oklahoma. food and deliver it to someone who tunate. Donate clothes and unused Jimmy Meeks and Tara Koetter. 6-10 $5; age 5 and under Rother Society would benefit from a meal, offer to items and encourage others to donate There will be a special session on free; family $35 give a break to caregivers so they can theirs. ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY ARCHIVES prevention of sexual abuse. Visit www.sheepdogseminars.com. 8 November 3, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic November 3, 2019 9 Religious order called Yukon native to Indiana Rediscovering the Eucharistic continued from page 1 By Peter Jesserer Smith rist. Most Catholics (63 percent) a.m. – 9 p.m. as well as on Wednes- the director of the Benedict XVI National Catholic Register who went to Church weekly actual- day evenings. More people also are Centre for Religion and Society Following the call ly believed in the Church’s teaching going to confession. at Saint Mary University in Lon- Only a half dozen young women from the Five years into building disci- – but the vast majority of Catho- The impact is seen at Mass, Cook don and author of “Mass Exodus: archdiocese currently are postulants or novices. ples of Jesus Christ with a slow lics do not go to church regularly. explained. Catholic Disaffiliation in Britain “It’s so contrary to our culture. It’s also a and steady pace, Saint John Among these, upward of 75 percent “I hear a lot more from new and America Since Vatican II,” one struggle in our archdiocese because no re- Nepomuk in Yukon has started to did not believe Jesus is really pres- parishioners, or people who are vis- of the overlooked causes for the ligious orders are based here,” said Father see remarkable changes. ent in the Eucharist. iting, or even people who have been collapse of Catholic faith, such Brian Buettner, vocations director. At this Catholic parish in the Yet, there are parishes in the coming for a while, but haven’t nec- as Mass attendance and belief in “We have very small number of religious heart of the Bible Belt, Eucharis- United States, such as Saint John essarily felt connected, now saying, the Real Presence of Jesus in the sisters here and most of them are retired,” Fa- tic adoration is growing, parish Nepomuk, reinvigorating faith in, ‘Your parish is so hospitable: When Eucharist, is the loss of a “social ther Buettner said. “Part of my job is to recruit fellowship is strengthening, and and love for, Jesus in the Eucharist we walk in, we were welcomed,’” architecture” in which the faith is religious orders to come here.” Catholics who may have felt like an with a renewal of authentic Catholic she said. “That’s not something lived and passed on. In the meantime, the archdiocese works with island in a sea of Protestantism are discipleship and parish fellowship. that would have been going on “We need to work out what we the Council of Major Superiors of Women Re- now going forth with confidence to Mission: Discipleship (before the discipleship process): can do to solve that transmission ligious to help young women investigate their carry out the Gospel. Parishioner Ann Cook, a staff looking for the outsider.” problem,” sociologist professor Bul- calling and get ready to take the next step. The parish’s ongoing transfor- member at the Catholic Pastoral Father Rex Arnold, pastor at livant told the Register. The council encompasses 120 communities of mation comes at a time when the Center, told the Register the dis- Saint John Nepomuk, told the Reg- Bullivant said that in the early women religious in the United States. Catholic Church in the United cipleship process at Saint John ister that, at first, he hoped to see 20th century, Catholics in the Unit- “It can be hard living with a bunch of other States is faced squarely with the Nepomuk – a lay-led initiative in an “explosion of missionary out- ed States and the United Kingdom women and figuring out who you are,” said problem that most Catholics do not response to Archbishop Paul Coak- reach activity,” but now he sees the had “a social architecture in which Sister Consolata, who lives with two postulants believe in what the Church means ley’s 2013 pastoral letter “Go Make growth is actually built to last. transmitting the faith, and being and three novices who are one year ahead of by the Real Presence of Jesus in Disciples” – aimed to slowly and Parishioners are suggesting new strong in it, is easy and natural.” her. the Eucharist. deliberately go about “building outreach efforts to people with The Catholic parish, he said, was “We are in formation together to grow in According to a Pew survey pub- disciples who are equipped to build mental illness and addictions, not simply a center of religious what it means to be a bride of Christ and to lished July 23, seven out of 10 disciples” over the course of a year. particularly pornography, and are activity, but often “your whole so- Catholics believe the Eucharist is At the end of each process, the actively discerning where Christ is cial life,” from sodalities to live in communion together to learn how to be Darby Heard carries her blessed habit and veil Aug. 1 during the ceremony that marked her transition from pos- drama club to sports teams. Christ to one another.” tulant to novice with the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration. Photos Sr. Benedicta. a symbol of Jesus, but they do not discipleship group leaders identify calling them to live their . The transition to religious life meant mov- believe what the Church actually among the formed disciples other And, Fr. Rex said the discipleship These Catholic communities ing away from her parents, Don and Denise teaches and has taught since its potential leaders to form new groups process channels the genius of started to break down with greater Heard, and her younger brothers, Dakota and continue as long as we’re faithful to him.” inception: that the bread and wine that will train more disciples. the early Church. “It’s small faith mobility (and greater prosperity) en- Donovan. Growing vocations “actually becomes” Jesus Christ – Cook said the parish and school groups coming together, learning couraged by the GI Bill, suburban- “Initially, it was difficult leaving home and leav- The archdiocese will host its first vo- Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. are now seeing the fruit of this fifth what the Church teaches, and hav- ization and automobile ownership. ing the relationships behind,” Sister Consolata cations retreat for young women in high At the same time, however, Pew’s generation of “spiritual multipli- ing a personal relationship with the Bullivant said no one should roman- said. “My role is now to be a prayer warrior for school and college next year from Aug. 5-8. survey revealed a problem that cation.” Eucharistic adoration has Lord.” ticize these bygone communities, them. That separation was a big challenge.” “I’m so excited. I think it will be a great could not be addressed simply by gone from one evening per month Worship and fellowship Denise Heard said it is both exciting and chal- help,” said Father Buettner, pastor of Bless- Sunday catechesis on the Eucha- to adoration every Friday from 9 According to Stephen Bullivant, continued on page 10 lenging for the ed Sacrament family. in Lawton. “We’re on the “I know that Lector Installation Mass for Diaconate Formation Class journey with For information in my parish her,” she said. about vocations, alone I have Oct. 11 e Catholic Pastoral Center “I’m learning go online to young men and every day how okcvocations.com, women who are to be the par- e-mail Fr. Brian Buettner at being called to ent of a nun.” [email protected] be and Sister Con- or go to priests that solata said @okcvocations on might not follow she has found Facebook or it.” great beauty Instagram. It’s up to the in the Liturgy parishioners in of the Hours, every church the perpetual to encourage adoration the young people sisters have and ask them if kept since they hear God’s their founding in 1863, and their ministries in call, he said. education and health care. “That’s how the culture of vocations is “I’ve been really struck by the sisters, by what going to grow in Oklahoma.” Darby Heard poses for a photo with her family, (from left) they’ve done in their lives,” she said. “The Holy K.S. McNutt is a freelance writer for the Donovan, Don, Denise and Dakota Heard, on the day she Spirit is working through those vows and will Sooner Catholic. entered religious life as a postulant in September 2018.

St. Francis Xavier in Sulphur was awarded a grant from The Catholic

Foundation of Photos Chris Porter/Sooner Catholic. Oklahoma. The grant provided choir robes and 165 new person- alized song mis- sals. The grant was accepted by Fr. Aaron Foshee, pastor. Photo provided. More than 75 people prayed Oct. 12 at Prince of Peace in Altus for the nationwide Rosary Rally. Photo provided. 10 November 3, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic November 3, 2019 11 Locking him up behind bars does not Real Life Disciples The Holy Spirit and Mary keep him quiet This past weekend, I had the gift of being love.” (“Interior Freedom,” pg. 98; all other glorious Paul’s “Captivity Letters” with our deacons and their wives for a retreat reflections below being drawn from Part III of outpour- at the Montserrat Retreat House near Dallas. “Interior Freedom,” pgs. 98-102) ing, its Jim Beckman Acts of the Apostles Ch. 16, verses 23-24, appreciation of God’s blessings will lead them stolen It was a wonderful weekend filled with many To help make his case, Father Philippe looks most Executive Director mention Paul and Silas being arrested and to a more mature commitment to the Gospel. money or graces. at three significant events in Saint Peter’s life beautiful of the Secretariat for Pedro A. Moreno, imprisoned: Since many of Paul’s readers are recent con- property During the course of the retreat, I gave a se- where these outpourings took place. The first fruit the Evangelization and O.P. “After inflicting many blows on them, they verts, Ephesians might best be described as from him ries of talks on the theme of “interior freedom” occurred at the moment of his vocation. When courage Catechesis Secretariat for threw them into prison and instructed the jail- Paul’s mystagogical catechesis for the newly as well. based on a book of the same title by Father Peter first meets Jesus and is convinced of the to love. Evangelization and er to guard them securely. baptized. In the Jacques Philippe. While preparing the talks, I call on his life. He is impelled to leave every- “This was Catechesis When he received these Philippians: It is a letter of thanks and en- meantime, came across a concept that I think connects thing – job, nets, boat, family, livelihood – to the power instructions, he put them couragement to a congregation of dear friends. Onesi- well with the theme of this column – the unique follow Jesus. Responding to Jesus’ call, “Come of charity, the fire of love, the courage to love in the innermost cell and The gratitude that Paul expresses throughout mus has roles of the Holy Spirit and Mary in the pursuit follow me,” Peter’s life was destined to take a God more than anyone or anything else” (pg. secured their feet to a the letter is a response to their generosity. The become a Christian through an encounter with of the spiritual life. completely new turn, turning everything in his 101). Peter goes out of the upper room where stake.” Philippians supported the imprisoned apostle Paul. The apostle is now sending him back The month of October is frequently called life upside down. This was a joyful outpouring he had been hiding for weeks for fear of be- While this imprison- through their constant prayers as well as by to Philemon and asking that he be received, the “Month of the Rosary,” and this year my of the Holy Spirit, revealing Christ, awakening ing arrested. But, now seemingly fearless, he ment lasted a very short sending him financial assistance. no longer as a bondservant, but as a beloved family decided to pray a daily Rosary together faith in Peter, and illuminating the path he boldly proclaims the truths of Jesus and calls should follow (pg. 99). the crowd to repentance. Thousands gave their time, thanks to an earth- Colossians: Epaphras who founded the Co- in Christ. Secondarily, Paul asks that to celebrate it. Consistently praying the Rosary lives to Christ that day! quake, Ch. 28 mentions lossian Church also traveled to Rome to update preparations be made for his own arrival, every day leading up to the retreat led me to a The second outpouring was one that left What a beautiful lens on the work of the at its end a longer impris- Paul on their recent successes and struggles. pending his expected release from prison. deeper connection with Mary, so when I came Peter impoverished. One of the lowest moments of his life was the night that he denied even Holy Spirit over the course of our lives, yet also onment of about two years. Among other things, he informed Paul that While these four letters treat different sub- across Father Philippe’s unique perspective on knowing Jesus. But, through God’s mercy, that connected with the role of Mary, who is a great While captive, and behind bars, God contin- certain agitators were planting doubts in the jects, the bottom line for me is that Paul is an the Holy Spirit and Mary, it was a huge bless- ing to me. denial became the occasion of a deep outpour- assist to us spiritually in our pursuit of lifelong ues to inspire Paul. Four letters are attributed minds of the Colossians about their new faith. example of how – no matter what difficulties, He develops a concept about the outpouring ing of the Holy Spirit. “The Prince of the Apos- discipleship. The more we journey as an arch- to his time in jail and I would like to say a few Paul wrote to address this danger and to reas- prisons or hell we might be going through at of the Holy Spirit, which most people think tles wept for his own baseness and sin, but in diocese toward building a culture of conversion words about these writings known as the “Cap- sure these believing Gentiles of their Christian any given moment – God is always with us. about as occurring on the Feast of Pentecost, his tears he received the hope of forgiveness” and discipleship, the unique roles of the Holy tivity Letters.” These short excerpts describing inheritance. We must be open always to the love and light and instead proposes a Marian twist interpret- (pg. 99). Spirit and Mary stand out as critical. each letter are taken from Scott Hahn’s “Ig- Philemon: The letter is Paul’s impassioned of his Holy Spirit to share the Good News of ing such outpourings through the mysteries of Peter’s denial was indeed a terrible fall, but This theme also is present in the closing of natius Catholic Study Bible, New Testament” appeal to Philemon, urging him to welcome Jesus Christ in good times and bad. This is our the Rosary. when he met Jesus’ eyes in the courtyard, Archbishop Coakley’s new Vision 2030 Pas- published by Ignatius Press. back one of his runaway slaves, Onesimus. calling. He says: “Just as the Rosary contains joy- “he not only understood the full horror of his toral Plan. The archbishop says at the end of Ephesians: Paul gives the Ephesians a dose Formerly, Onesimus was a useless servant who Thank God for inspiring these “Captivity Let- ful, sorrowful and finally glorious mysteries, it denial, he also saw that he was not being con- that document, “In closing, I want to draw our of preventative medicine, hoping that a deeper not only deserted his master but may have ters.” Amen. could be said of the work of the Holy Spirit in demned and that he was loved more tenderly attention to two important and critical ‘sources’ our lives that there are ‘outpourings’ that are than ever” (pg. 100). Forgiveness leads to hope, for our efforts – The Holy Spirit and Mary.” joyful, sorrowful and glorious. Some outpour- and that’s exactly what it did for Peter. Peter Take time in these final days of this liturgical continued from page 9 extend outside of worship. ing their prayers, their intentions continued from page 7 ings of the Holy Spirit illuminate and reveal, wept, and he was forgiven, which gave him year to reflect on the “outpourings” of the Holy “There’s a sort of particular rea- and your concern for them.” some strip and impoverish, and some confirm hope for the future. Judas on the other hand, Spirit in your life. And, in prayer, stir up deep which could be mired in poverty son that people make the effort to The bishop said parish commu- and fortify. All three kinds are necessary; the turned away in despair. He avoided the glance gratitude in your heart for the ways the Holy and insulated along ethnic lines, be involved, and that is a genuine nities in the ordinariate are delib- as if it was like the Pentecost for me. first give birth to faith, the second teach us of Christ and paid dearly for its loss. Spirit and Mary have been a part of this jour- but they do provide insights into community,” he said, “where peo- My fire just came alive. I saw a need erately smaller in size than most to hope, and the third give us the courage to The third event came at Pentecost, clearly a ney with you! and I saw a chance to help people key elements missing from Catho- ple have very serious and mean- diocesan Catholic parishes and and to show people the Holy Spirit.” lic life today. ingful friendship.” have “a real emphasis on spend- or missionaries, the opportuni- “Catholic parishes have been A Eucharistic theology of ing time together, not just getting ty to serve someone in need is the becoming less and less genuine fellowship to Mass and then going home.” opportunity to practice the works communities,” he said. The contemporary Catholic Bishop Lopes said the wor- of mercy in imitation of Christ. “People don’t necessarily know experience of people rushing to ship-fellowship dynamic of the ARCHDIOCESAN CONVOCATION What these stories hold in common the other people at Mass,” he said. the parking lot to escape barely Mass always goes “hand in hand.” December 7, 2019 ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY is that need gives rise to service, “And even if you do know them at an hour of worship on Sunday The Holy Spirit, he said, is Cox Convention Center which gives rise to hope and trans- Mass, you don’t also know them does not truly manifest a Catholic transforming the bread and wine ------formation. outside of that context.” understanding of the Eucharist, into Jesus Christ’s Body, Blood, A priest friend in the Diocese of Bullivant said “genuine com- but “the appropriation of a more Soul and Divinity at the conse- Archbishop Coakley cordially invites you munities were crumbling” at a Protestant ‘me and my Jesus Catholic Ponce, Puerto Rico, described Fa- cration of the Mass. But, also, to an uplifting day of celebration, inspiration, formation, and ther Omar Soto Torres’ impact. time when Catholic leaders were thing,’” explained Bishop Steven the outpouring of the Holy Spirit dedication as he releases the Archdiocesan Pastoral Plan: Campaign for “Father Omar was able to bring de-emphasizing Christ’s Real Lopes of the Ordinariate of the transforms in a way the assembly hope to that bereaved community, Presence in the Eucharist, insist- Chair of Saint Peter, a Catholic into the Body of Christ, “where we diocese with Anglican traditions working with this team, delivering ing that he was just as present in start to recognize each other, not Human the community as he was in the for North America established by humanitarian aid for almost a year.” as strangers, not as individuals VISION 2030 tabernacle. At the same time, he Benedict XVI. Building a Culture of Conversion and Discipleship Development Steve Smith, who along with Mike who have nothing to do with my said, many of these same leaders Bishop Lopes, an authority in Hentges began the home for sin- life, but as members of the same in the 1960s insisted on getting Eucharistic theology and former gle moms, observed, “It is amazing body.” Located at the Cox Convention Center Annual Collection what God can do with a little ‘yes’ rid of “all these sorts of little ways official at the Congregation for the the Archdiocesan Convocation “This is what happens at Mass,” in which the faith was weaved Doctrine of the Faith under Ben- November 23 and 24, 2019 from us.” he said. “And, so to celebrate will be held from 8:45am4:45pm with Mass at 5:00pm into the day,” such as Friday edict XVI and , told Father Tom Charters, one of the Mass means, of course, to rever------Glenmary Missioners in Tennessee, fasts and traditional communal the Register in an interview that ently receive the Eucharist, but Keynote Speakers are Jeff Cavins and Kevin Cotter reflects on the call to be a mission- devotions, on the basis that they the Catholic understanding puts also reverently to receive your Joined by Guest Presenters Andre Regnier and Dianne Davis ary. His first message to the group detracted from the Mass. “equal accents on the seriousness neighbor as members of the same Music led by Josh Blakesley that responded to an invitation to “That’s just not bad sacramen- of worship and the seriousness of What is the Catholic Campaign for body of the Church.” Previous Grant Recipients: form a new Catholic parish was sim- tal theology; it’s also a bad kind of fellowship.” Additional Information and online registration available at Human Development? Bishop Lopes said Catholics ple: everyone must be on mission. social psychology,” he said. This parish fellowship “flows www.ArchOKC.org/convocation The Catholic Campaign for Human Farm to Table (Okarche) who “leave the Church” often are “Unless you take what you’ve Bullivant said “niche parishes” from” the Eucharist, he explained, For information by phone call 4057092723 Development (CCHD) is the national anti- Expanded the gardens and not really making an active deci- poverty program of the U.S. Catholic Bishops, horticulture therapy program at the heard by the Word of God, unless such as Latin Mass communities, and is necessary for Catholics’ Center for Family Love. sion so much as dropping out. working to carry out the mission of Jesus Christ you take Jesus who you’ve received Vietnamese parishes or Syro-Mal- intentional discipleship of Jesus Register by November 15 “... to bring good news to the poor ... release to in the Eucharist and go forth and abar (Eastern Catholic) parishes, Christ, but it also “leads (them) “The biggest driver of that is the captives ... sight to the blind, and let the oppressed Woman to Woman (Shawnee) go free.” (Luke 4:18) carry it to others,” he told them, have developed genuine forms of back to” the Eucharist. feeling of anonymity, the feeling Promotes the and “it’s not worth it.” Catholic community because they “Because once you’re interact- of ‘that if it doesn’t matter if I’m CCHD works to break the cycle of poverty by provides emotional, personal, helping low-income individuals participate in and spiritual support for bring people together with a com- ing with your brothers and sis- there, then it doesn’t matter if I’m mothers and their children. These women and men have decisions that affect their lives, families and discovered the joy of the gospel mon identity among those who ters in Christ, you’re going to be not there,’” he said. communities. through an awakening to service. are invested in it. Bullivant said more aware of their needs, more Catholic parishes, particularly Archbishop Keynote Speaker Keynote Speaker Music by English as a Second Language Paul Coakley Jeff Cavins Kevin Cotter Josh Blakesley 25% of the funds collected will remain in our (Oklahoma City) Sister Barbara Bogenschutz, O.P., there also is a movement among aware of the human brokenness large parishes, Bishop Lopes said, diocese to fund anti-poverty projects. Some of the locally funded projects are listed on the right. Helps non-native speakers learn serving on the Pine Ridge reser- orthodox Catholics to create in- and relationships and whatnot,” have to be “more creative on how the English language, so that they vation, puts it simply and well, tentional “Benedict option” parish he said. “And, then out of love they form that sense of intentional can obtain employment and work. Archdiocese of Oklahoma City “Where I am, is where I am sup- communities where the bonds for them, of course, when you community and intentional disci- posed to be.” among Catholics intentionally go back to Mass, you’re bring- pleship around the Mass.” 12 November 3, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic November 3, 2019 13

Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 Encerrarlo tras las rejas no lo mantiene callado ¡Una buena inversión! Las “Cartas de la Cautividad” de Pablo Hechos de los Apóstoles Cap. 16, versículos de medicina preventiva, con la esperanza de también 23-24, mencionan que Pablo y Silas fueron que una apreciación más profunda de las ben- pudo El 29 de junio, la Solemnidad de San Pedro y dotado y bien preparado para servir al pueblo lado de diferentes arrestados y encarcelados: diciones de Dios los lleve a un compromiso más haberle Pedro A. Moreno, San Pablo, nos regocijamos en la ordenación de de Dios. maneras llaman- “Después de haberles dado muchos golpes, maduro con el Evangelio. Dado que muchos de robado O.P. cinco nuevos sacerdotes en la parroquia de San En agosto, aceptamos varios nuevos semi- do a algunos al los echaron a la cárcel, dando orden al carcele- los lectores de Pablo son conversos recientes, dinero o Secretariado de Marcos Evangelista en Norman. Ha sido un año naristas para comenzar la formación sacerdo- matrimonio, a ro de vigilarlos con todo cuidado. Este, al reci- la Carta a los Efesios podría describirse mejor propie- Evangelización y de bendiciones extraordinarias para nuestra tal para la Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City. otros a la vida bir dicha orden, los metió en como una catequesis mistagógica de Pablo para dades. Catequesis arquidiócesis, y estos nuevos sacerdotes son Muchos más participaron en los Días Quo consagrada y a el calabozo interior y les los recién bautizados. Mientras signos del amor y el cuidado de Dios por su Ig- Vadis, nuestro retiro de verano para jóvenes en otros para ser- sujetó los pies con cade- Filipenses: es una carta de agradecimiento y tanto, lesia. Cada uno de ellos está excepcionalmente el proceso de discernimiento de un posible lla- nas al piso del calabozo.”. aliento a una congregación de queridos amigos. Onésimo vir a la Iglesia Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley mado de Dios, vocación, como sacerdotes Si bien este encar- La gratitud que expresa Pablo a lo largo de la se ha convertido en cristiano a través de un en- al sacerdocio, y otros y diáconos. Muchos permanecen solteros para celamiento duró muy carta es una respuesta a su generosidad. Los cuentro con Pablo. El apóstol ahora lo envía de participan en grupos vivir su llamado bautismal a la santidad. Nues- poco tiempo, gracias a Filipenses apoyaron al apóstol encarcelado a regreso a Filemón y le pide que sea recibido, ya Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City de discernimiento que tra vocación es el regalo de Dios por nosotros. un terremoto, el cap. 28 través de sus constantes oraciones, así como no como siervo, sino como un hermano amado ya están en curso. El Es un misterio que se desarrolla a lo largo de menciona al final un en- enviándole asistencia financiera. en Cristo. En segundo lugar, Pablo pide que se Señor continúa agitan- toda nuestra vida, proporcionando el contexto carcelamiento más largo Colosenses: Epafras que fundó la Iglesia Co- hagan los preparativos para su propia llegada, do los corazones de los para que cada uno de nosotros nos convirta- de unos dos años. losense también viajó a Roma para informarle a la espera de su salida esperada de la prisión. Dios está llamando jóvenes, invitándolos a mos en el santo que Dios nos llama a ser. Durante su cautividad, y tras las rejas, Dios a Pablo sobre sus recientes éxitos y las luchas. Si bien estas cuatro cartas tratan diferentes a hombres que conoces. escuchar y responder a En esta edición del Sooner Catholic, leerá continúa inspirando a Pablo. Se atribuyen Entre otras cosas, le informó a Pablo que cier- temas, la conclusión para mí es que Pablo es su llamado a discernir sobre la campaña de recaudación para cubrir cuatro cartas a su tiempo en la cárcel y me tos agitadores estaban sembrando dudas en un ejemplo de cómo, sin importar las dificulta- ¿Les ayudarás a responderle? el sacerdocio. los gastos educativos de los seminaristas para gustaría decir algunas palabras sobre estos las mentes de los Colosenses sobre su nueva des, las cárceles o el infierno que podamos es- Tenemos un equipo este año escolar de 2019-2020. Encontrarán escritos conocidos como las “Cartas de la Cau- fe. Pablo escribió para abordar este peligro y tar pasando en un momento dado, Dios siem- talentoso en nuestra imágenes de nuestros 21 seminaristas. Lo que tividad”. Estos breves extractos, que describen tranquilizar a estos creyentes gentiles de su pre está con nosotros. Debemos estar siempre oficina de vocaciones, la Iglesia necesita ahora más que nunca son cada carta, son traducciones de las introduc- herencia cristiana. abiertos al amor y la luz de su Espíritu Santo pero cultivar vocaciones ciones escritas por Scott Hahn en el del Nuevo buenos pastores y santos sacerdotes. Filemón: La carta es el apasionado llama- para compartir la Buena Nueva de Jesucristo no es su único traba- Testamento de la Biblia de Estudio Católica miento de Pablo a Filemón, instándole a darle en tiempos buenos y malos. Este es nuestro Necesitamos pastores que hayan sido bien jo. Las vocaciones son de Ignacio (Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, New la bienvenida a uno de sus esclavos fugitivos, llamado. formados como discípulos de Jesucristo. responsabilidad de toda Testament) publicado por Ignatius Press. Onésimo. Antes, Onésimo fue un sirviente Gracias a Dios por inspirar estas “Cartas de Necesitamos hombres íntegros que cumplan la Iglesia. Cada uno Efesios: Pablo les da a los Efesios una dosis inútil que no solo abandonó a su amo, sino que la Cautividad”. Amén. sus promesas sacerdotales con fidelidad y gen- de nosotros tiene una erosidad. Necesitamos sacerdotes que amen a parte en fomentar el la Iglesia y sean buenos pastores para el pueb- crecimiento de la Iglesia en sus hogares, ofrecen prepa- promoción regresaron a sus países Unidos, muchas de las cuales lo de Dios. Necesitamos pastores que estén continuado de la página 12 mediante el fomento ración sacramental y cuidados habiendo aprendido inglés con dispuestos a dar su vida por su rebaño como lo son rurales, cubren una amplia de una cultura sólida Estados Unidos antes de regresar pastorales, promocionan voca- fluidez y con un título de Bachiller hizo Jesús, como lo hizo el Beato Stanley Roth- zona geográfica y tienen recursos de vocaciones. Padres, a sus países de origen”. ciones entre los jóvenes, ayudan a o Master de Boston College, así er. El Señor renovará su Iglesia. El Señor hará pastorales y personales limitados. catequistas, líderes En las diócesis de misión a aumentar la asistencia a Misa en como con experiencia pastoral y maravillas en medio de nosotros. Ha estado apoyando el trabajo y en la pastoral juvenil, donde son destinadas, las her- sus parroquias y ayudan a formar de liderazgo. feligreses y pastores Los seminaristas de hoy son los sacerdotes y manas dirigen ministerios con a nuevos líderes para llevar a cabo Catholic Extension colecta y los ministerios de estas diócesis Fondo de educación seminarista 2019 contribuyen a ayudar pastores de mañana. Por favor oren por cada migrantes, ofrecen educación estas actividades. distribuye fondos para apoyar a de misión desde su fundación en a los jóvenes, hombres uno de ellos. Oren por ellos diariamente. Oren religiosa, cuidan de las personas Las religiosas de la primera las diócesis de misión de Estados 1905. y mujeres, a abrir sus para que más hombres escuchen y respondan Por favor visite: corazones al don y el al llamado de Dios. Oren para que el Señor archokc.org/seminarianfund misterio de su vocación. continúe levantando buenos pastores con cora- Dios nos llama a cada zones valientes. Gracias por el regalo de sus

oraciones y su apoyo por las vocaciones. uno por su nombre. Por favor llame a: Nos llama a la amistad Invierta generosamente en el futuro de CONVOCATORIA ARCHDIOCESANA 405-709-2745 con él mismo y a un nuestra arquidiócesis y nuestras parroquias 7 de Diciembre de 2019 viaje de discipulado de haciendo un donativo financiero para apoyar Cox Convention Center por vida. Él nos invita la educación de los seminaristas. ¡Gracias por a vivir nuestro discipu- invertir en nuestros futuros pastores!

El Arzobispo Coakley le invita cordialmente Religiosas de América Latina entrenan para servir en a un día estimulante de celebración, inspiración, formación, y dedicación mientras lanza las diócesis misioneras de EE. UU. el Plan Pastoral Arquidiocesano:

Por Catholic News Service dre Jack Wall, presidente de Catholic VISION 2030 Construyendo una Cultura de Conversión y Discipulado Extension. “Son mujeres tan motivadas por un SAN ANTONIO – Un grupo de 38 hermanas re- profundo sentido de comunión y una La Convocatoria Arquidiocesana será ligiosas de América Latina acaban de completar en el Centro de Convenciones de Cox llamada a servir a las comunidades un programa de entrenamiento de una sema- se llevará a cabo de 8:45 a.m. a 4:45 p.m. latinas que pidieron trabajar en las na en el instituto Mexican American Catholic con Misa a las 5:00 p.m. periferias, donde puedan tener un College de San Antonio para prepararse para impacto significativo”, dijo. “Este Los oradores principales son Jeff Cavins y Kevin Cotter servir cinco años de ministerio en diferentes programa expande de manera sin- Junto a los presentadores invitados Andre Regnier y Dianne Davis diócesis de misión en los Estados Unidos. gular las oportunidades para que las Las presentaciones son en inglés con traducciones simultaneas Ellas participaron en el Programa de Intercam- religiosas compartan sus carismas de en español. Por favor, solicite audifonos al registrarse bio de Hermanas US-América Latina patroci- enseñanza y evangelización en comu- antes del 15 de Noviembre nado por la organización Catholic Extension, nidades con grandes necesidades”. Música dirigida por Josh Blakesley basada en Chicago, gracias a un fondo de $3 La “promoción” de hermanas -- de millones de la Fundación Conrad N. Hilton. Información adicional y registro en línea disponible en 10 congregaciones latinoamericanas Foto CNS www.ArchOKC.org/convocation En San Antonio, su entrenamiento se realiza a -- es el segundo grupo que ha sido Para información por teléfono llame al 4057092723 través del programa internacional del MACC de formado a través del programa de in- Según Catholic Extension, el primer grupo de Estudios Interculturales para Hermanas. tercambio. Reciben entrenamiento de liderazgo religiosas terminó el programa en mayo, e “im- El Arzobispo Coakley consagrará la Arquidiócesis “Durante muchos años hemos visto el testimo- pastoral y obtienen habilidades de ministerio pactó a miles de comunidades por todos los a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, nio profético de las religiosas en las áreas más que las ayudan a “construir y fortalecer la fe de Estrella de la Nueva Evangelización. pobres del país”, dijo en una declaración el pa- las personas a quienes sirven”. continúa en la página 13 14 November 3, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic November 3, 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.

Rother shrine groundbreaking - Download the pastoral letter in three small groups: Women of Petroleum Club in Oklahoma City. November 4 Feast of St. Charles Borromeo. 10 Mount St. Mary Catholic High 15 Feast of St. Albert the Great. Nov. 3 Archbishop Coakley’s new pas- the Way – discerning consecrated The guest speaker is Archbishop School open house, 1 p.m. – 3 The groundbreaking for the Bl. toral letter, “Go Make Disciples! life: Vita Consecrata; Teachers of Coakley. For more information or 3 Daylight Saving Time ends. 4 “Marriage Mondays” 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., 2801 S. Shartel Ave., 16 Feast of St. Gertrude. Stanley Rother Shrine will be 3 Building a Culture of Conversion the Truth – discerning priesthood: to register, visit www.archokc.org/ p.m. in Marian Hall, St. John OKC. p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at and Discipleship for the Archdi- Gift and Mystery; Lovers of Life acp. Contact (405) 709-2745 or 3 The groundbreaking for the Nepomuk, Yukon. 16 Feast of St. Margaret of Scot- the site of the future shrine, S.E. ocese of Oklahoma City,” can be – discerning Christian marriage: [email protected]. Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine, 3 11 Feast of St. Martin of Tours. land. 89 between Shields Boulevard read or downloaded in English Familiaris Consortio. Join one or p.m. - 5 p.m., S.E. 89 be- 4 Adoration with praise and and Interstate 35 in Oklahoma and Spanish at archokc.org/2030. all encounters to be held on Nov. Craft fair tween Shields Blvd. and I-35, worship, adoring Christ in the 11 Veterans Day. 16 Day of Reflection “Being City. Join Archbishop Coakley, Print copies available at parishes. 3, Dec. 1, Jan. 5, Feb. 2, March 1, The annual Altar Society Craft Oklahoma City. Eucharist, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Benedictine: Practical Holi- OKC Mayor David Holt and several April 5, May 3 and June 7. RSVP Fair at Holy Spirit is 9 a.m. - 3 St. James, 4201 S. McKinley 12 Feast of St. Josaphat. ness for Everyone” with Abbot bishops for this special event! The Catholic Campaign for Human at (405) 778-1107. p.m. Nov. 9, 1100 N. Sara Rd., 3 The Gospel of Life Disciples Ave., OKC. Lawrence Stasyszen, O.S.B., groundbreaking is free and open to Development Mustang. There will be fabulous First Sunday Study and 13 Feast of St. Frances Xavier 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., St. Greg- the public. Bring a chair or blan- The weekend of Nov. 23-24 there Night of Eucharistic Adoration vendors, raffles, a bake sale and a Sharing, 6 p.m., St. John 5 The Oklahoma Catholic Radio Cabrini. ory’s Abbey, 1900 W. MacAr- ket. Parking off Shields. More info will be a special collection to help Adoration with praise and wor- barbecue and enchilada lunch. Paul II Dwelling, 4113 S. fall radiothon, Nov. 5-6. okcr. thur St., Shawnee. at archokc.org/shrine. support the Catholic Campaign for ship, adoring Christ in the Eucha- Eastern Ave. in Moore. RSVP org. 13 Catholic War Veterans USA Human Development. More than rist, will be 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Nov. MSM open house at (405) 778-1107. the Oklahoma Memorial Post 16 The Lay Missionaries of Char- Special event in OKC 46 million people in the United 4 at St. James, 4201 S. McKinley Open House is open to all pro- 5 Catholic Order of Foresters No. 168 meeting, 7 p.m., ity, the Secular (Lay) Order of Archbishop Coakley will release States live in poverty. This col- Ave. in Oklahoma City. spective families who want to learn 3 St. Francis of Assisi Secu- meeting, 6 p.m., St. James, Sunnylane Family Reception St. Teresa of Calcutta, meet- his 10-year plan for the archdio- lection supports programs that more about Mount St. Mary Cath- lar Franciscan Fraternity of 4201 S. McKinley Ave., OKC. Center, 3900 S.E. 29, Del ing at St. Ann Independent cese at the Archdiocesan Convoca- empower people to identify and Catholic Order of Foresters olic High School. Visit between 1 Greater OKC meeting, 2 p.m. City. Contact (405) 739-0036, Living, OKC. Mass 9:30 a.m. tion Dec. 7 at the Cox Convention address obstacles as they work The local court #1813 of the p.m. - 3 p.m. Nov. 10 to tour the - 4 p.m., St. Anthony Hospi- 6 Assembly of Catholic Profes- [email protected]. in the St. Joachim Chapel; Center. The event will include to make permanent and positive Catholic Order of Foresters, a fra- school, meet the MSM staff and tal, 1000 N. Lee, OKC. Con- sionals luncheon 11 a.m., meeting 10 a.m. - Noon. Con- Jeff Cavins (Adventure Bible and changes for their communities. ternal society of Catholic men and hear from Rocket students. Contact tact (316) 558-0422, billfull@ Petroleum Club OKC, 100 N. 14 The Catholic Women’s Activi- tact Toni Harrelson at (405) Catholic apologist), Josh Blakes- Learn more about CCHD at www. women, has been inactive for a Diane Wilson at (405) 631-8865 or cox.net. Broadway Ave. Suite 3400, ty Club meeting, 11:30 a.m., 341-2199. ley (Catholic recording artist and usccb.org/cchd/collection. few years. Local forester members, [email protected]. OKC. www.archokc.org/acp. Epiphany of the Lord (patio room), 7336 W. Britton Rd., 16 The Oklahoma City Commu- Steubenville Conference worship with knowledge of the court’s out- 3 Meeting of the 7 leader), and Kevin Cotter (Amazing Van wanted standing contributions to parishes Made for More (Lay) Dominicans, 3 p.m. - 5 Charismatic Catholic prayer OKC. Contact Sharon Fern- nity of Secular meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic Pas- baugh at (405) 721-2183. meets monthly at Little Flow- Parish). Jeff Cavins will talk about St. Catherine of Siena in Pauls and youth, want to reactivate the Experience “Made for More: p.m., St. Monica, Edmond toral Center. Contact Elaine at er in OKC. Anyone interested how to be an “activated disciple” Valley is looking for a van to take court. Members of the foresters or Visions of the Promised Land” na- (St. Ambrose Building) Rm. (405) 358-3610, ccrprayers@ 14 St. Ann’s Ministry for in deepening prayer life with and Kevin Cotter will talk about youth and adults to retreats, con- people interested in the society are tional tour 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Nov. 105. For any Catholic layper- gmail.com. pregnancy and infant loss, community support call Vicky the “home/office as a primary ferences and archdiocesan events. invited to a meeting at 6 p.m. Nov. 14 at St. Mark, 3939 W. Tecumseh son drawn to religious life. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., St. John Caudell at (405) 637-4611 or place of discipleship.” It is FREE Preferably with 90,000 miles or 5 at St. James, 4201 S. McKinley Rd. in Norman. The event shines a Call John or Mary McCler- 9 Feast of the Dedication of the Raphael House, Edmond. William Ginn at (405) 737- and includes lunch! Space is limit- less that someone is willing to sell Ave. in Oklahoma City. light on St. John Paul II’s “Theolo- non, (405) 313-6611, (405) Lateran Basilica. Contact Rachel Kretchmar at 2024. ed so register you and your groups or donate. Call the church office gy of the Body” and what it means 414-9407. now! archokc.org/convocation. at (405) 238-3741. Radiothon to be human with an emphasis on (405) 642-2254. 9 The Red Plains Benedictine The Oklahoma Catholic Radio the Church’s authentic, beautiful Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 3 of Mt. St. Scholastica, 14 Made for More: Visions of the Holy Innocents’ Chapel needs Study and Sharing fall radiothon is Nov. 5-6. Visit vision on human sexuality (un- p.m., 2453 Wilcox Dr. in Nor- adorers The Gospel of Life Disciples okcr.org. twisting the stereotypes portrayed Noon - 2:30 p.m., Rm. A/B, Promised Land national tour man. Contact Connie Lang, St. Charles Borromeo, 5024 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., St. Mark, Holy Innocents’ Foundation is presents First Sunday Study and in popular culture). Tickets $25. (405) 249-1041, potato.lang@ seeking more adorers for the Holy N. Grove Ave., OKC. Contact 3939 W. Tecumseh Rd., Nor- Sharing at the St. John Paul II Assembly of Catholic Visit corproject.com/norman. gmail.com Innocents’ Chapel. Contact Toni Dwelling, 4113 S. Eastern Ave. in Professionals luncheon (405) 635-5665. man. Harrelson at adoration.holyinno- Moore. Explore the universal call The Assembly of Catholic Profes- [email protected] or (405) 341- to holiness and vocations with sionals final quarterly luncheon for To see more briefs, visit www. 2199. the writings of St. John Paul II 2019 is Nov. 7 at the Downtown archokc.org/briefs.

KOFC.ORG/JOINUS Jobs Box join us online today Sister Gertrude Nagel, O.S.B. Join us Pre-K aide have degree in a related field; programs, providing admin- Contact me today Bishop John Carroll in be a practicing Catholic with istrative support, assisting Sister Gertrude Nagel, O.S.B., 96, a Benedic- through e memebrship Get connected Oklahoma City is looking for knowledge of Catholic social with marketing and commu- tine sister of Mount Saint Scholastica, Atchi- to learn more: a pre-K aide. A practicing teaching/spirituality; at least nication, supporting donor son, Kan., died Oct. 18 at the monastery. - Sister Gertrude was born April 5, 1923, in To The Largest Catholic is preferred, but two years’ experience in so- stewardship/recognition Enid to Albert and Martha Matussak Nagel. dedication to living a Chris- cial ministry with education activities, and assisting with She was raised on a farm near Billings. She Catholic tian lifestyle a must. Full- and communication skills. fundraising/special events. entered Saint Joseph Monastery in Guthrie time with benefits. Additional E-mail cover letter and re- College degree preferred. (later relocated to Tulsa) in Brotherhood stipend for gifted and tal- sume to [email protected]. E-mail letter of interest and 1942, and recently cele- ented certification or experi- qualifications to Chris Stiles brated her diamond jubilee ence. Send resume and brief at [email protected]. Music director for 75 years of monastic Corpus Christi in Okla- statement expressing interest profession. She earned a to Principal Tim McFadden at homa City is looking for a Qualified intellectual bachelor’s degree in educa- disabilities professional [email protected]. part-time music director. tion at Benedictine Heights Knowledge of liturgy and The Center of Family Love College in Guthrie and did Parish and resources gospel music are a plus. is seeking a special educa- further studies at Saint coordinator Contact Fr. Danny Grover at tion teacher to be a full-time Mary College in Leaven- is seek- [email protected]. qualified intellectual disabil- worth, Kan. Kevin Pierce ing a full-time parish and ities professional. Bachelor’s In 1968, Sister Gertrude resources coordinator to Constituent relations degree in education, special became part of Red Plains Sister Gertrude General Agent Nagel, O.S.B. serve as consultant, educator coordinator education, psychology, so- Monastery, a new founda- 877-707-0752 and supporter for parishes Mount St. Mary Catholic cial work or related field or tion in Oklahoma City (later and communities to develop High School is looking for a registered nurse or physician relocated to Piedmont). She spent 35 years [email protected] and sustain social ministries constituent relations coordi- required. Minimum one year teaching primary grades in Oklahoma Catholic and ecumenical outreach nator to provide support to of experience working with schools. A creative artist, she crafted stone- to the poor and vulnerable. the advancement program. individuals with developmen- ware jewelry, plaques and other pieces, did Coordinator will provide sup- The coordinator will convey tal disabilities. Computer logo design, and arranged pressed flowers into port to the director of grants messages of the school’s experience required. Visit note cards and framed artworks. When Red and donor administration to mission/successes. Strong centeroffamilylove.org. Plains Monastery closed in 2010, she and the 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 ensure good donor/donation writing and communica- other sisters became members of Mount Saint stewardship through various tion skills needed. Duties To see more jobs, visit Scholastica. database functions. Must include alumni engagement www.archokc.org/jobs-box. 16 November 3, 2019 Sooner Catholic

Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Daily prayer Calendar Please use this calendar to pray for the seminarians of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Ist Day of the Month 2nd Day 3rd Day 4th Day 5th Day 6th Day 7th Day

Robert Miller Brannon Lepak Rodrigo Serna Martin Parizek Daniel Parizek Stephen Jones Michael Mollman Pastoral Year 3rd Theology 3rd Theology Pastoral Year 1st Theology Pre Theology 2 Pre Theology 2 8th Day 9th Day 10th Day 11th Day 12th Day 13th Day 14th Day

Jacob Farni John Grim Xander Schmitt Duncan Tiemeyer Jonah Beckham Troy Bodman Joseph Holt Pre Theology 1 Pre Theology 1 Pre Theology 1 Pastoral Year Junior Junior Junior 15th Day 16th Day 17th Day 18th Day 19th Day 20th Day 21st Day

Joseph Allen III Harry Brown Rendon Chambers Dominick Denney Matthew Duff Robert Blaschke Henry Nguyen Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore Freshman Freshman

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Rev. Brian E. Buettner Rev. Timothy M. Fuller Rev. Joseph Irwin Rev. William Novak Canonization of Most Rev. Paul S. Coakley Most Rev. Vocations Director Director of Seminarians Vicar for Clergy Vicar General Blessed Stanley Rother Archbishop of Eusebius J. Beltran Oklahoma City Archbishop Emeritus

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