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By Jolene Schonchin in fundamental personal rights hearted, sickened and outraged to of determined conversion.” The Sooner Catholic on the grounds of sex, race, color, watch another video of an African “Racism is not a thing of the past social conditions, language or re- American man being killed before or simply a throwaway political ligion must be curbed and eradi- our very eyes. What’s more as- issue to be bandied about when Recent events have made racism cated as incompatible with God’s tounding is that this is happening convenient. It is a real and present a local and national topic. design.” within mere weeks of several other danger that must be met head on. According to the Catechism of In a recent column titled “Rac- such occurrences. This is the lat- As members of the Church, we the Catholic Church, “Every form ism is a Life Issue,” Archbishop est wake-up call that needs to be of social or cultural discrimination Coakley wrote, “We are broken answered by each of us in a spirit continued on page 16

Madill church on the road to recovery

By Charles Albert The Sooner Catholic

ADILL – On April 22, parishioners at Holy Cross Catholic Church inM Madill were looking forward to celebrating the first anniver- sary on May 4 of their beautiful new church and rectory when tragedy struck. An EF2 tornado destroyed the rectory with Father Oby Zunmas hidden in a safe room. The storm also did extensive damage to the church, blowing out stained glass windows and doors and sheering away part of the roof. For the past several months, the parish has been working on repairs. If everything goes as scheduled, the church will re- open by the end of September. The church is made up of al- most 350 families. Father Oby

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Fr. Oby Zunmas stands in his safe room. Photo Charles Albert/Sooner Catholic. 2 August 16, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic August 16, 2020 3

Put Out Into the Deep CARES Act Luke 5:4 Find more Hospital provides face shields news on the provides benefit Which black lives matter? website for all Catholic school teachers for charitable gift By Sooner Catholic Staff arly on in In March, the Coronavirus Aid, the pandem- Relief and Economic Security Act The genesis of the Black Lives Matter movement mitment to the wide- Additional coverage of ic, Catholic (or the CARES Act) became law. It was moral outrage over the ill-treatment of young spread distribution Church and archdiocesan schools in the provided 335 pages of actions by black men at the hands of police officers. Undoubt- of contraceptives and news and events, only on ArchdioceseE of Oklaho- the federal government which were edly, the powder-keg moment was the shocking ready access to abor- www.soonercatholic.org. ma City donated hand designed to protect individuals death of George Floyd this past May in Minneapolis. tion were Sanger’s sanitizer and disinfect- and the nation during the current His death has sparked both peaceful protests de- racist attitudes and a To send photos, event ing wipes to SSM Health pandemic. Most noticeably this manding justice as well as acts of destructive vio- Archbishop Paul S. Coakley embrace of eugenics. information or story ideas, Saint Anthony Hospital provided most adults who file tax- lence in cities around the world. Eugenics is the prac- e-mail [email protected]. in Oklahoma City to meet es with $1,200 checks to stimulate These protests show no sign of abating soon. The tice of selective breeding of human populations by the hospital’s desperate the economy. focus of many activists has shifted to include the sterilization or birth control in order to improve its a The next 40 Days for Life need. The donation was Included in the legislation was a treatment of black women such as Breonna Taylor, genetic composition. Margaret Sanger wrote in 1922, campaign is Sept. 23 - Nov. made after in-person clause which allows for up to $300 who died at the hands of Louisville police in her own “We are paying for, and even submitting to, the 1. For the Norman campaign, school was suspended. in charitable gifts to be taken as apartment. dictates of an ever-increasing, unceasingly spawning contact Connie Lang, (405) To repay the generosi- an “above-the-line deduction” for The movement has grown and taken on a life of class of human beings who never should have been 249-1041, [email protected]. ty, the hospital donated those who take standard deduc- its own, highlighting the deep born at all.” 1,200 face shields in Au- tions on their taxes. roots of racial injustice and Margaret Sanger’s eugenist vision has targeted a Are you interested in gust for teachers, admin- By giving a gift to a qualified the effects of racism in society. effectively black communities with devastating con- becoming a peaceful and istrators and staff mem- charitable organization in 2020, Black lives do matter. Which sequences. At the time of Roe v. Wade prayerful sidewalk advo- bers at each archdiocesan like the Archdiocese of Oklahoma black lives? All black lives polls showed that blacks were cate? Contact Julie Lewis at Catholic school. The face City or your parish, you can deduct matter: men, women, children and “This significantly less likely to favor norman@golifemobilemedical. shields were made by the up to $300 from your income. This Heidi Smith, a pre-kindergarten assistant at Christ the King Catholic School in Okla- unborn children. com. Find more information allows donors who do not itemize is just the abortion. Today, the abortion Ford Motor Company. homa City, set up her classroom on Aug. 10 to get ready for school. Smith’s face shield One controversial phenom- industry’s Guttmacher at sidewalkadvocates.org. “The SSM Health Saint their deduction to gain a benefit by enon linked with contem- beginning of was donated to Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City by SSM Health Institute notes that the Anthony mission is to Saint Anthony Hospital. Photo Avery Holt/Sooner Catholic. supporting the Church. porary outrage over racial reclaiming the dignity abortion rate for black a Fr. Kelly Edwards, pas- reveal God’s healing Please visit archokc.org/give for or social injustice is the women is nearly five tor of St. Eugene Catholic presence through caring ways to make a tax advantageous so-called “cancel cul- of black men, women times higher than for Church in Weatherford, is for others. This year, we SSM Health Oklahoma. and we won’t soon forget their gift to the archdiocese. ture.” This is an effort to and children who have an white women. More looking for SWOSU alumni to have had a number of challeng- “Local Catholic schools stepped generosity. We hope these face Before filing your taxes, consult rewrite history in order black babies are abort- join their Flocknote alumni es to meet with evolving needs forward with much-needed sup- shields will help teachers stay a tax professional to take advan- to remove all reminders inalienable dignity that is not ed each year in New network. Text SWOSUalum during the pandemic,” said Joe plies that helped our Saints in safe and feel more secure as they tage of this unique situation if you of events and persons granted by any government York City than black to 84576 to join. Hodges, regional president for Action care for our community, return to the classroom this fall.” are eligible. that could cause dis- babies born alive. comfort or offend current or movement, but is an We also could cite the sensibilities. We have seen endowment given by this recently in the toppling disproportionate number of of statues of confederate gener- God.” blacks who are incarcerated als and slave-owning presidents, and or who are awaiting execution on even removing the names of saints like Saint death row. The high incarcera- Weakened fair housing rule Junipero Serra and Catholic literary figures such as tion rate leads black families to Flannery O’Connor from public buildings because of suffer disproportionately with their supposed racist attitudes or actions. Mob rule the collapse of stable marriages fails to promote dignity of is a hazardous form of government and a danger- and children being raised without @archokc ous cultural path to embark upon. But, it has been their fathers. human person one that today’s protest culture seems committed to Black Lives Matter is correct to point out the in- Archdiocese of Catholic Charities pursue. justice of cases of police misconduct regarding black Oklahoma City The strength of that commitment to “cancel” of- men and women. But, this is just the beginning of distributes nearly $400 fensive memories surprised many recently (myself reclaiming the dignity of black men, women and Arquidiócesis de WASHINGTON – The U.S. De- HUD’s announcement: included) when Planned Parenthood of New York children who have an inalienable dignity that is not Oklahoma City partment of Housing and Urban “HUD’s replacement of the Affir- million in emergency removed the name of its patron saint, Margaret granted by any government or movement, but is an Development announced it would matively Furthering Fair Housing Sanger, from its Manhattan abortion clinic. Marga- endowment given by God who has created all of us terminate the Affirmatively Fur- rule undermines efforts to promote assistance during ret Sanger was the founder of what became Planned in his own image and likeness. thering Fair Housing regulation fair housing and human dignity. Parenthood and an early birth control advocate and God desires all his children to flourish. It is the Father, issued in 2015 and replace it with Discriminatory practices such as pioneer. role of government and civil society, including the your truth is made a new rule on fair housing titled redlining, disinvestment from com- COVID-19 crisis What never had been fully acknowledged by Church, to foster the conditions that allow families known in your word. Preserving Community and Neigh- munities, discriminatory practices borhood Choice. in selling or renting homes, and Planned Parenthood and those who share its com- and individuals to do just that. Guide us to seek the truth Catholic Charities agencies across the country distributed The U.S. Conference of Catholic racial and economic segregation of the human person. nearly $400 million in emergency COVID-19 assistance during Bishops and Catholic Charities have undermined fair housing for Teach us the way to love the past four months. USA filed comments in March generations and continue to harm because you are love. Emergency help consisted of primarily food, rental assis- 2020 on HUD’s proposed changes communities of color today. HUD’s Jesus, you embody tance, personal protective equipment, baby supplies and to the AFFH rule. The comments new rule minimizes the affirma- love and truth. emergency quarantine housing. Sister Donna Markham, Presi- urged HUD to withdraw the pro- tive responsibility to promote fair Help us to recognize dent and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, said “the generosity posed rule because it weakens the housing by removing clear guid- your face in the poor. of corporate donors, foundations and individuals has been definition of AFFH, fails to address ance and effective accountability. Enable us to live out our overwhelming.” barriers to fair housing, reduces “Fair housing regulations remain vocation to bring love and Additionally, the $100-$200 million in Payroll Protection community engagement, and di- one of the key tools for address- justice to your people. Program loans has enabled Catholic Charities to retain em- minishes the role of Public Hous- ing long-standing inequities and Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar Holy Spirit, you inspire us ployees to provide urgent help in midst of the pandemic. ing Authorities. historical disadvantages and must to transform our world. “I remain edified by so many Catholic Charities staff and vol- Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of be strengthened, not weakened. Empower us to seek The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. Oklahoma City, chairman of the As the U.S. bishops wrote 45 unteers who work tirelessly on the front lines – often at great the common good for USCCB’s Committee on Domes- years ago in The Right to a Decent personal risk – to maintain the distribution of critical sup- all persons. tic Justice and Human Develop- Home, ‘an absence of racial dis- plies,” Sister Donna said. “They are truly the embodiment of Aug. 18 – Presbyteral Council meeting, 9:30 a.m., Catholic Pastoral Center Give us a spirit of ment, Bishop Shelton J. Fabre of crimination is no longer enough. the Good Samaritan.” Aug. 18 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC solidarity and make us Houma-Thibodaux, chairman of We must insist upon effective pro- Catholic Charities USA, a member of Caritas Internationalis, Aug. 20 – Senior Staff meeting, 10 a.m., CPC one human family. the USCCB’s Ad Hoc Committee grams to remedy past injustice.’ is the national office for the Catholic Charities ministry na- Aug. 25 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC We ask this through Christ Against Racism, and Sister Donna Let us renew this call to action to tionwide. CCUSA’s members provide help and create hope for Aug. 27 – Catholic Charities Board annual meeting, 9 a.m., Catholic Charities Office our Lord. Markham OP, PhD, president and ensure all people have access to more than 13 million people a year regardless of religious, so- Aug. 29 – Mass and keynote address at Catechetical Congress, 8:15 a.m., CPC Conference Center Amen. CEO of Catholic Charities USA, safe, decent and affordable hous- cial or economic backgrounds. Visit catholiccharitiesusa.org. – Present religious educator awards at Catechetical Congress, 11:45 a.m., CPC Aug. 29 issued a statement in response to ing.” 4 August 16, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic August 16, 2020 5 Blackbaud breach affects archdiocese Meet the Pope names six women to previously

ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY On behalf of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, mand with confirmation that the copy they removed all-male Council for Economy Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma had been destroyed. City, Oklahoma Catholic Radio, the Catholic Foun- Based on the nature of the incident, their re- This is part of a series to introduce the seminarians of dation of Oklahoma and Bishop McGuinness Catho- search, and third party (including law enforcement) the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. By Cindy Wooden and former secretary of education in Great Brit- lic High School, we are notifying you of a third-party investigation, we have no reason to believe that any Catholic News Service ain; and Leslie Jane Ferrar, former treasurer to security breach that effected charitable institutions data went beyond the cybercriminal, was or will be Prince Charles. around the world. misused, or will be disseminated or otherwise made The only layman named to the council was Most Reverend available publicly. VATICAN CITY – Renewing the member- Alberto Minali, a former executive at an Italian Paul S. Coakley What happened ship of the Vatican Council for the Econo- insurance company. Archbishop of Oklahoma City We recently were notified by Blackbaud, a What we are doing Duncan my, Pope Francis named six women to the According to Vatican News, Pope Francis re- third-party database service provider, of a security We are notifying you so you can take immediate Publisher previously all-male board that oversees the incident that effected charitable institutions around action to protect yourself. Ensuring the safety of Tiemeyer newed German Cardinal Reinhard Marx’s man- financial operations of Vatican offices and enti- the world, including the University of Oklahoma our donors’ data is of the utmost importance to us. date as “cardinal coordinator” of the council. Diane Clay ties. and the Vatican Observatory. At this time, we un- As part of their ongoing efforts to help prevent this The cardinal, who is archbishop of Munich and Statutes for the council, approved by Editor derstand they discovered and stopped a ransom- from happening in the future, Blackbaud already Freising, also serves on the pope’s international the pope in 2015, say the body will have 15 ware attack. has implemented several changes that will protect advisory Council of Cardinals. members: eight cardinals or bishops and seven Dana Attocknie After discovering the attack, Blackbaud’s cyber your data from any subsequent incidents. What is your home parish? The pope renewed the mandate of Cardinal laypeople, each serving a five-year term. The Wilfrid Napier of Durban, South Africa. Managing Editor security team – together with independent forensics First, Blackbaud’s teams were able to quickly My home parish is Saint Charles original seven lay members were all men with experts and law enforcement – successfully pre- identify the vulnerability associated with this inci- Borromeo Catholic Church in Oklaho- The new cardinals and bishops named to the experience in business, finance or government. council are: Cardinals Peter Erdo of Eszter- vented the cybercriminal from blocking their system dent, including the tactics used by the cybercriminal, ma City. The six women the pope named to replace gom-Budapest, Hungary; Odilo Pedro Scherer of Volume 42, Number 15 access and fully encrypting files; and ultimately ex- and took swift action to fix it. They have confirmed pelled them from their system. Prior to locking out through testing by multiple third parties, includ- them Aug. 6 have a similarly high profile and Sao Paulo; Gerald Lacroix of Quebec; Joseph W. What seminary do you attend? background. The six are: Charlotte Kreu- Tobin of Newark, New Jersey; Anders Arborelius the cybercriminal, the cybercriminal removed copies ing the appropriate platform vendors, that their fix I am currently doing a pastoral year Sooner Catholic Newspaper of backup files containing some personal informa- withstands all known attack tactics. Additionally, ter-Kirchhof, a German professor of law; Marija of Stockholm; and Archbishop Giuseppe Petroc- at Christ the King Catholic Church in Kolak, president of Germany’s national associ- chi of L’Aquila, Italy. 7501 Northwest Expressway tion. This occurred at some point beginning Feb. 7, they are accelerating their efforts to further harden Oklahoma City. ation of cooperative banks; Maria Concepcion According to the statutes, the council is “re- Oklahoma City, OK 73132 2020, and could have been in there intermittently their environment through enhancements to access until May 20, 2020. management, network segmentation, deployment of Osacar Garaicoechea, a Spaniard and founding sponsible for supervising the administrative and (405) 721-1810 additional endpoint and network-based platforms. If it is God’s will, what year will partner of the Azora Group and president of the financial structures and activities of the dicast- Fax: (405) 721-5210 What information was involved you be ordained a priest? Board of Azora Capital and Azora Gestion; Eva eries of the Roman Curia, of the institutions E-mail: [email protected] It’s important to note that the cybercriminal What you can do God willing, I should be ordained in Castillo Sanz, former president of Merrill Lynch connected to or referring to the Holy See and of Mailing Address: did not access your credit card information, bank As a best practice, we recommend you remain vig- 2025. Spain and Portugal; Ruth Maria Kelly, a former the administrations” falling under the governor- P.O. Box 32180 account information or social security number. ilant and promptly report any suspicious activity or banking executive, former member of Parliament ate of Vatican City State. Oklahoma City, OK 73123 However, Blackbaud has determined that the files suspected identity theft to us and to the proper law What advice would you give to removed may have contained information regarding enforcement authorities. someone discerning a call to the your name, giving history, address, phone number Your continued support for Catholic ministries in priesthood? Visit us online at and e-mail address. the archdiocese is greatly appreciated. We sincerely My advice to anyone discerning a www.soonercatholic.org Because protecting customer donor data is their apologize for this incident and regret any inconve- call to the priesthood would be to top priority, Blackbaud paid the cybercriminal’s de- nience it may cause you. [email protected]. make sure you are praying about it. Visit the archdiocesan website Talk to someone about it and strive for at www.archokc.org holiness in all that you do. or the first The Sooner Catholic What do you look forward to most time, the Arch- (USPS 066-910) is published Tours resume about becoming a priest? Fbishop’s Dinner was held virtually on biweekly except for once in July Domestic Church I look forward to hearing confes- Aug. 6. The dinner by the Archdiocese of sions. at St. Ann Evangelization etreat featured all 27 of the Oklahoma City. seminarians for the Name one thing that every Retirement archdiocese and raised --Labor Day Weekend-- Catholic needs to know. The newspaper is not responsible funds specifically for Community Mother Theresa said we are called for unsolicited material. seminarian education, upon not to be successful, but to be which costs $50,000 Copyright © 2020 Sooner Catholic faithful. This is so true. 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The College Board released the Advanced ar with Honor distinction by earning an aver- are Clare Barr, Sarah Burdette, Brooks Coats, explosion recovery Placement (AP) Scholar Awards for the 2019- age score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams Matthew Coomes, Annemarie Edmonds, Eliz- 2020 school year. Bishop McGuinness Catholic taken, and scores of 3 or high- abeth Fankhauser, Ellie Franks, Jewel High School announced that 92 of its students er on four or more of these Gander, Alexandra Haworth, Emil- By Hannah Brockhaus fected population and of his fatherly closeness Pope Francis’ donation, made through the earned the recognition for their exceptional exams. These students are ine Henderson, Thomas Hosty, Catholic News Agency to people in serious difficulty,” a Vatican press Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human De- achievement on the exams. Catherine Carter, Luke Duncan Ille, Elizabeth Jant- release stated Aug. 7. velopment, will go to the apostolic nunciature Forty-two students qualified for the AP Schol- Chansolme, Callaway zen, Paula Le, Evyn Lehr, More than 137 people were killed and thou- of Beirut “to meet the needs of the Lebanese ar Award for achieving scores of 3 or higher on Crenshaw, Grace En- Jacob Marino, Charles ROME – Pope Francis has sent a donation of sands injured in a blast near Beirut’s port Aug. Church in these moments of difficulty and suf- three or more AP exams. The AP Scholars are: gel, Dane Farris, Tal- Maxwell, Emma Mossau- 250,000 euros ($295,488) in aid to the Church 4. The explosion caused extensive damage fering,” according to the Vatican. Lana Al-Botros, Luke Bannister, Fabio Chiri- on Floyd, Kira Jones, er, Christopher Nguyen, in Lebanon to help with recovery efforts after to the city and flattened buildings near the The explosion destroyed “buildings, church- nos, Damien Corser, Dawson Danner, Raven Olivia Kowals, Wyatt Danielle Nguyen, Huan the devastating explosion which occurred in port. Beirut’s governor, Marwan Abboud, said es, monasteries, facilities and basic sanita- Diver, Juan Escobar, Michael Goodman, Paola Lanphear, Peyton Nguyen, Olivia Orte- the capital city of Beirut earlier this week. around 300,000 people were left temporarily tion,” the statement continued. “An immediate Grella, Gabriel Grim, Kennedi Harbin, Kath- McCuan, Rose Nguy- ga, Abby Pace, Lizbeth “This donation is intended as a sign of His homeless. emergency and first aid response is already erine Hill, William Hoch, Jacob Holman, Evan en, Thomas Raglow, Romero, Sophia Silovsky, Holiness’s attention and closeness to the af- Church leaders have warned that the city taking place with medical care, shelters for Ille, William Janson, Patraic Kierl, Lois Klech- Drew Schomas, Ryan Ethan Silvernail, Brigitte and nation are on the brink the displaced and centres of basic needs made ka, Sara Lau, Lydia Lytle, Madeline McClurg, Schwartz, Haley Sha- Webb, Daniel Webber, of total collapse and pleaded available by the Church through Caritas Leba- Emily McDougall, Maxwell McReynolds, Abigail nahan, Scot Sigler, Charles Williams, and Hel- with the international com- non, Caritas Internationalis and several Caritas Miles, Hector Moncada Murillo, Andy Nguyen, Grant Smith, Jack en Wright. munity for aid. sisters organizations.” Kaeli Nguyen, Elsie Offiah, Catherine Price, Turk, and Emiley White. Alexandra Haworth, Dun- Bishop Gregory Mansour Lebanese officials say the blast appears to Zachary Rhone, Julia Richard, Sydney Salo- Thirty-one students can Ille, Charles Maxwell, Olivia of the Eparchy of St. Maron have been caused by the detonation of more mon, Shelby Savely, Zachary Schmit, Jaxon qualified for the AP Schol- Ortega, and Daniel Webber earned of Brooklyn, and Bishop than 2,700 tons of the chemical ammonium Scivally, Olivia Thomas, Sarah Tran, Christina ar with Distinction Award by the National AP Scholar distinction by Elias Zeidan of the Eparchy nitrate, which is commonly used in fertilizer Vo, Emma Warden, Brooke West, Jacob Wil- average score of at least 3.5 on all receiving an average score of at least 4 on all of Our Lady of Lebanon of and mining explosives, stored in an unsecured liams, and Matthew Williams. AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on AP exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on Los Angeles described Beirut warehouse on the docks for six years. Nineteen students qualified for the AP Schol- five or more of these exams. These students eight or more of these exams as an “apocalyptic city” in a Pope Francis made an appeal for prayer for joint call for assistance on the people of Lebanon after his general audi- Wednesday. ence address Aug. 5. “This country is at the Speaking via livestream, he said, “let us pray verge of a failed state and for the victims, for their families; and let us total collapse,” they said. pray for Lebanon, so that, through the dedi- “We pray for Lebanon, and cation of all its social, political, and religious we ask for your support for elements, it might face this extremely tragic our brothers and sisters at and painful moment and, with the help of the Pope Francis greets pilgrims after the Wednesday general audience in St. this difficult time and in re- international community, overcome the grave Peter’s Square on Feb. 26, 2020. Photo Daniel Ibáñez/CNA. sponse to the catastrophe.” crisis they are experiencing.”

continued from page 1 bathroom. It might be your safe room, which my safe room is my laundry room. I recommend that people think about not has been the pastor at Holy Cross for just a pretty home, but a home that is 14 years. He spent more than two years safe,” Father Oby said. raising money for the church and the Father Oby has a number of future proj- rectory. ects for the parish once the church and Father Oby was one of eight children rectory repairs are finished and rebuilt. and came from Nigeria, where torna- “I have been working since I was 7 dos are very rare. He now has seen two years old, with God’s grace, I am looking tornadoes in Oklahoma. His parishioners forward to eventually retiring and spend- recommended he build a safe room in his ing half of my time with family in Nigeria rectory. He made it into the safe room and continuing to work for the Archdio- within seconds of the tornado hitting his cese of Oklahoma City.” house. He was uninjured. Charles Albert is a freelance writer for The church is built in the form of a the Sooner Catholic. cross and its windows have the Mysteries of A naturalization ceremony was held on July 24 at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School’s Pribil Stadium in Oklahoma City. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. the Rosary. Many Citizenship and Naturalization Service needed places to hold naturalization ceremo- windows were nies that would allow for social distancing. Photos Chris Porter/Sooner Catholic. destroyed by the tornado. However, one item of note was an undam- aged hanging glass portrait of Blessed Stanley Rother. Both windows on either side of the glass portrait were destroyed but, remarkably, no damage to Blessed Stanley’s portrait. If anyone is building a home in tornado alley, “They need to con- sider having a safe On April 22, an EF2 tornado destroyed the rectory at Holy place. It might Cross Catholic Church in Madill. Photo Diane Clay/Sooner be your closet. Fr. Oby Zunmas stands by the Bl. Stanley Rother glass portrait that was untouched by the tornado. Photo Charles Albert/Sooner Catholic. Catholic. It might be your 8 August 16, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic August 16, 2020 9

Catholic camp continues to inspire families despite pandemic

By Jolene Schonchin ed Family Camps and Family Nights. The homilies were wonderful. Camp was a The Sooner Catholic Family Camp had a total of 344 people, wonderful experience for the kids and the with 66 families participating, and the closest thing to a vacation they got, since Family Nights had a total of 313 people, we had to cancel our previously planned long with other summer with 65 families participating. The ses- trip because of the pandemic,” Basler said. events this year, the typical sions were held outdoors and all COVID-19 “Being able to step away from everything schedule for Our Lady of health precautions were observed. for a few days and just focus on God and Guadalupe Catholic Youth Spurr said families provided feedback family was a gift.” Camp was canceled, but that they loved the opportunity to enjoy Jennevieve Scott attended the first and thanksA to the innovative staff, the camp camp together. last Family Night and the first session of Families were able to enjoy some of the was able to host other events. Family Camp with her younger children. regular activities that happen at summer Daniel Spurr, coordinator of the summer “God gives us opportunities to grow camp such as Mass, confession, prayers, camp, said the staff at this year’s summer closer to him each day. It’s just a matter of adoration, swimming, fishing, canoeing, was truly special. The camp staff went from whether or not we are listening and looking archery, arts and crafts, and a drive-in a normal staff of 90 people down to nine. for those opportunities,” Scott said. movie. “At Family Camp, opportunities abound- He said those nine did everything from “We were able to pray and celebrate our ed. From Mass in the morning to prayer in planning the programming to cleaning the faith with everyone who came to camp. dishes to leading prayers, and hundreds of Family members of all ages were able to the evening, God showed up big time. In other responsibilities. learn about the joy of Christ and grow in the same way the slower pace allowed for “Our overall goal is to ‘Go Make Disciples.’ their relationship with him.” Spurr said. greater family connection, it allowed for We do this through providing moments of “Families were able to enjoy all the fun ac- more intentional time spent in prayer and encounter with the Lord, accompanying tivities as well as strengthen their relation- worship of our king.” people on their path of discipleship, building ship with Christ and within their family.” Priests who attended the Family Camps a community, and sending them home to be Brooke Basler, a parishioner at Saint and Family Nights were Father Zak disciples and to make disciples. We focus on John Nepomuk Catholic Church in Yukon, Boazman, Father Kelly Edwards, Father prayer, catechesis and community to build attended a Family Camp July 22-24. Aaron Foshee, Father John Herrera, Father and form everyone who steps foot at camp,” “The kids loved the Slip-n-Slide, fishing, Lance Warren and Father Danny Grover. Spurr said. and arts and crafts the most. I personal- Jolene Schonchin is a freelance writer for The adjusted summer schedule includ- ly enjoyed Mass. Father (Danny) Grover’s the Sooner Catholic.

Participants at the 2020 Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp. Photos provided. 10 August 16, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic August 16, 2020 11 Real Life Disciples Transubstantiation! Finding hope in troubling times Yes, I said it …

In the past couple of weeks, I’ve been blessed will. The connections would look like this: us. God is I recently visited one of my fa- by a song I heard a while back titled, “I Have The Father – HOPE – Memory overflow- but if the engine is blown and it or truth of something. The inner vorite bookstores. The “sale” sign needs a new transmission, then reality, the substance, of the bread This Hope.” The lyrics to the chorus go like The Son – FAITH – Intellect ing with Jim Beckman caught my eye so I moved toward the substance of that car does not and wine are now the Body and this: “I have this hope, in the depth of my soul; The Holy Spirit – LOVE – Will goodness Executive Director a table with some famous book ti- match the flashy exterior. Here’s Blood of Christ while we still see, Pedro A. Moreno, In the flood or the fire you are with me and you Our hope is ultimately informed and inspired and kind- of the Secretariat for tles. One of the books on sale was another: A person might look smell and taste (accidental quali- O.P. won’t let go.” Those words have echoed in my by our “memory” – what we have seen God do ness and Evangelization and a Bible, or so I thought. It was a great, smell great and dress sharp- ties) bread and wine. heart day after day in a way that has been re- throughout all history, how he has unfolded despite Catechesis beautiful black leather edition with ly, but if that person has a horri- Regarding the supposed Bible freshing. It’s a striking contrast to what I hear the great story of salvation history over time, what the gilded edges and a marker ribbon ble personality and is incapable that was on sale, I call it reverse on the evening news or read on my phone as a and how he has saved us from the scourge world was also visible. of having an honest conversation, or negative transubstantiation scroll through various news feeds. of sin, and even from ourselves. See how the tells us, I picked it up to see which trans- then we have a person with some- because it went from having the own, it can be called ‘transubstan- We are living in times when many people scriptures capture this: “For whatever things wants to take care of his people. Scripture is lation of the Bible was on sale and thing substantially wrong with substance of God present in his tiation.’” find it difficult to hope. One of the most trou- were written before were written for our learn- abundantly clear – God will never abandon when I opened it up, surprise!!! them. word to having a zero substance. Many people are afraid of this bling things during this pandemic has been ing, that we through the patience and comfort those he has called to enter into relationship This was not an actual Bible, just In regard to the previously The outside implied there was a lot word, some have tried to use other the startling rise in struggles with depression of the Scriptures might have hope” (Romans with him: “It is the Lord who goes before you. a journal with blank pages. mentioned Bible, I had a simple within the covers but the printer words or even avoid using it as if it and anxiety, and the alarming increase in 15:4). He will be with you; he will not fail you or for- I immediately thought of the expectation, to find God present changed it and gave us nothing. were a bad word, but it is the best suicide attempts. It seems many have actually The more we read the Scriptures and learn sake you. Do not fear or be dismayed” (Deut. lost hope. For us as Christians and Catholics, what God has done all throughout history, the great Dominican Saint, among in his word within the leather Here are the actual words from word, when understood correctly, 31:8). the most revered members of the covers. The substance of what a Saint Thomas Aquinas’s most though, how should things be different? What more our memory is filled with his acts, which “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, to explain what happens on each is the source of our hope? When everything inspires hope. And, ultimately it is the reality Order of Preachers, Saint Thom- Bible is, God’s word, was moved famous theological manual the for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will altar during the consecration. around us seems to be falling apart, how do we of the supreme event of the resurrection in that as Aquinas and said, “This is an or taken out, a negative or reverse “Summa Theologiae,” part three, help you, I will uphold you with my righteous Children might not get it because hold on to hope? salvation story that inspires hope most of all: example of negative, or reverse, transubstantiation. From having question 75, article four, the end right hand” (Isaiah 41:10). it is an abstract concept, but ev- Paul exhorts us, “For in this hope we were “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord transubstantiation!” substance, it now had none. of his answer: “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in eryone else should. Understanding saved. Now, hope that is seen is not hope. For Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he Let me explain. One way of look- Saint Thomas originated this “ … the whole substance of one God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house this idea doesn’t take the place of who hopes for what he sees? But, if we hope has caused us to be born again to a living hope ing at everything around us is to idea, transubstantiation, in a pos- thing be changed into the whole are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have our faith but it does show how rea- for what we do not see, we wait for it with pa- through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from distinguish between what we see, itive way to explain what happens substance of another. And this is told you that I go to prepare a place for you? sonable our faith is and it gives us tience” (Romans 8:24-25). the dead” (I Peter 1:3). appearances or accidental aspects at Mass at the consecration, when done by divine power in this sac- And, if I go and prepare a place for you, I will of any given thing, and what we Christ, through the priest, says rament; for the whole substance a solid foundation to believe firmly And, in Hebrews, Paul says, “Faith is the Not even death could hold Jesus down! And, in the Real Presence of Christ in assurance of things hoped for, the conviction that fundamental truth is what allows us to be come again and will take you to myself, that don’t see but know it is there, the the words of the Last Supper over of the bread is changed into the the Eucharist. of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). So, our rooted in hope, even in the midst of a global where I am you may also be” (John 14:1-2). inner reality, inner truth or sub- the bread and wine. The appear- whole substance of Christ’s body, So, I invite you to visit the tab- hope is not rooted in what we can see, which is pandemic, and even with the risk of the end of These are promises on which we can stake stance. In other words, we know ance of the bread and wine stay and the whole substance of the ernacle and just enjoy being loved why it is possible to be hopeful, even filled with our own life. Ultimately, we are not living for our faith, and that is what gives us confidence that there could be a difference the same while the inner reali- wine into the whole substance of by Jesus Christ. He truly is there! hope, despite the dismal circumstances that this world, not living for the here and now, but to be hopeful no matter what our circumstanc- between what we see and what we ty is moved or changed into the Christ’s blood. Hence, this is not can be going on around us at times. are living for the life that is to come, for all eter- es are. A promise is a dynamic reality that get. Body and Blood of Christ. “Trans” a formal, but a substantial con- All thanks to that wonderful word, Yet, our hope is inspired, even “infused” you nity with the Trinity in heaven. This is the hope opens new vistas for us. It looks toward the Here are a couple of examples. A means to change or move, and version; nor is it a kind of natural transubstantiation. Transubstanti- could say, by what we have seen, meaning in that inspires and guides the life of all disciples. future with great hope, but it is rooted in our car might look great on the outside “substance” is the inner reality movement: but, with a name of its ation … Yes, I said it! the past. One articulation of this that may help “The sufferings of this present time are not relationship with God who speaks to us here with clarity is to understand hope as one of the worth comparing with the glory that is to be and now, and who calls us to make specific three theological virtues: faith, hope and love. revealed to us” (Romans 8:18). And, “For this choices in our life each and every day. Those These three can be connected most closely to light momentary affliction is preparing for us choices, rooted in hope, are going to look and the different persons of the Trinity: Hope with an eternal weight of glory beyond all compari- feel different as we live our lives as disciples. “The Eucharist Foretold, The Lost Prophecy of Malachi” the Father, Faith with the person of Jesus, and son, as we look not to the things that are seen So, be filled with hope, despite our circum- Love with the person of the Holy Spirit. but to the things that are unseen” (2 Corinthi- stances! Live in a way that demonstrates your And these three also can be connected most ans 4:17-18). hope, and “Always be prepared to give an an- By Christopher Aderhold stories of their missionary zeal inspired count- pure sacrifice of the Mass. From the rising of closely to the three basic “capacities” that are The source of our hope is God himself, a God swer to everyone who asks you to give the rea- The Sooner Catholic less others in the years to come. Within a cen- the sun to its setting, the sacrifice of the mass in us as human beings: memory, intellect and who simply loves us and never stops seeking son for the hope that you have” (I Peter 3:15). tury, Christianity was ubiquitous. Jesus began is offered not in just one place in one city. The with 12 followers, yet today, the Lord’s name is efforts of early Christians to spread the Gospel known and revered among many nations. In the early days of the Church, the apostles ensure that today, Jobs Box traveled to the far corners of the known world In those earliest days, as the apostles would to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ. The preach about Jesus Christ, they spoke and Administrative assistant - OKC for a certified high school Spanish the inward focus of aligning parish Middle school math, religion - wrote of his life, death and resurrec- The Secretariat for Stewardship teacher. Send resume and qualifi- activities to serve the mission of OKC tion. Additionally, they would point to and Development in the Archdi- cations to Principal Talita DeNegri evangelization and formation of dis- St. James the Greater Catholic the prophecies of the Old Testament to ocese of Oklahoma City has an at [email protected]. ciples. The position serves the pas- School, Oklahoma City, is seeking prove that indeed, he was the Messi- ah. immediate opening for a part-time tor as a chief of (ministry) staff and a middle school math and religion priests the world over administrative assistant. A person High school swim coach - OKC oversees both ministry formation teacher. Bachelor’s degree and In the latest work by Mike Aquili- elevate the Eucharist who seeks a school-hours (9 a.m. Mount St. Mary Catholic High staff and volunteers. Candidates state teaching certification in the na, “The Eucharist Foretold, The Lost at all times of every - 2:30 p.m.) administrative posi- School, Oklahoma City, is seeking must be fully practicing Catholics desired teaching area required. Prophecy of Malachi,” Aquilina beauti- tion where he or she can work to a swim coach. Send cover letter, in good standing and passionate Experience preferred. 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Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 ¡Transubstanciación! ¡Sí! Lo dije ... ¿Cuáles vidas de personas negras importan? Recientemente visité una de mis una nueva transmisión, entonces la Sangre de Cristo. “Trans” sig- El origen del movimiento “Black Lives Matter” Junípero Serra y figuras literarias católicas que nunca debió librerías favoritas. El letrero de la sustancia de ese automóvil no nifica cambiar o moverse, y “sub- “venta” me llamó la atención, así coincide con el exterior llamativo. stancia” es la realidad interna o la (Las vidas de las personas negras importan) fue como Frannery O’Connor, de edificios públi- haber nacido”. Pedro A. Moreno, que me acerqué a una mesa con Aquí hay otro ejemplo: una perso- verdad más profunda de algo. La la indignación moral por los malos tratos que cos porque supuestamente tenían actitudes o La visión eu- O.P. realidad interior, la substancia del sufren jóvenes negros a manos de policías. Sin llevaron a cabo acciones racistas. El gobierno genista de Mar- algunos títulos de libros famosos. na puede verse muy bien, oler muy bien y vestirse de forma elegante, pan y el vino son ahora el Cuer- lugar a duda, la gota que derramó el vaso fue ejercido por multitudes haciendo marchas es garet Sanger Uno de los libros a la venta era una Biblia, o eso pensé. Era una pero si esa persona tiene una per- po y la Sangre de Cristo mientras la impactante muerte de George Floyd en mayo riesgoso, y es un camino peligroso de seguir. ha servido para hermosa edición de cuero negro sonalidad horrible y es incapaz de todavía vemos, olemos y gustamos pasado en Minneapolis. Sin embargo, parece ser el camino que la cul- hacer de comu- con bordes dorados y también se tener una conversación honesta, (cualidades externas o accidental- Su muerte ha provocado tura de las protestas ha decidido seguir. nidades negras Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley veía una cinta marcadora. entonces tenemos a una persona es) el pan y el vino. propio es el de transubstancia- protestas pacíficas exi- La fuerza del deseo de cancelar toda memoria el objetivo prin- Lo recogí para ver qué traduc- con algo sustancialmente desviada En cuanto a la supuesta Bib- giendo justicia, así como ofensiva ha sorprendido a muchos cipal de Planned Parenthood con consecuen- ción.” ción de la Biblia estaba en oferta y y errada en ella. lia que estaba a la venta, la lla- también actos de violen- (incluso a mí) especialmente cias devastadoras. Cuando Roe versus Wade Mucha gente le tiene miedo a cuando lo abrí, ¡¡¡sorpresa!!! Esta Con respecto a la Biblia men- mo transubstanciación inversa cia destructiva en ciudades “Esto cuando me entero de que fue aprobado, las encuestas afirmaban que esta palabra, algunos han in- no era una Biblia real, solo un dia- cionada anteriormente, tenía una o negativa porque pasó de tener de todo el mundo. Planned Parenthood las comunidades negras eran menos propen- tentado usar otras palabras o es solo el princip- rio con páginas en blanco. simple expectativa, encontrar a la sustancia de Dios presente en Parece que estas protes- de New York decidió sas a apoyar el aborto. Hoy en día, el Instituto incluso evitar usarla como si Inmediatamente pensé en el gran Dios presente en su Palabra den- su Palabra a tener una cero sub- tas no van a terminar io de lo que sería un justo remover el nom- Guttmacher afirma que el número de abortos fuera una mala palabra, pero es santo dominico, entre los miem- tro de las cubiertas de cuero y los stancia. El exterior implicaba que pronto. El enfoque de bre de su “santa de mujeres negras es cinco veces más alto que la mejor palabra, entendida cor- reclamo en favor de la dignidad bros más venerados de la Orden cantos dorados. La sustancia de había mucho dentro de las cubier- muchos de los activis- patrona”, Mar- el de mujeres blancas. En New York, es mayor rectamente, para explicar lo que de Predicadores, Santo Tomás de lo que es una Biblia, la Palabra tas, pero la impresora lo cambió y tas se ha expandido de los hombres, mujeres y niños garet Sanger, el número de bebés negros que son abortados sucede en cada altar durante la de la clínica Aquino y dije: “¡Esto es un ejemplo de Dios, fue movida o eliminada y por dentro estaba vacío, no había y ahora incluye el que el número de bebés negros que nacen. consagración. Es posible que los trato a mujeres ne- negros, los cuales tienen una digni- de abortos en de transubstanciación negativa o solo nos quedaba páginas en blan- nada. Podríamos también nombrar el número niños no lo entiendan porque es gras como Breonna Manhattan. inversa!” co. Una transubstanciación, un Aquí les ofrezco las palabras dad inalienable dada por Dios… desproporcionado de negros que están encar- un concepto abstracto, pero todos Taylor, quien murió a Margaret Sanger Déjenme explicar. Una forma cambio de sustancia que en vez de del manual teológico más famo- celados o están esperando su ejecución por los demás deberían entenderla. manos de la policía de y no una dignidad como la que fue la funda- de ver todo lo que nos rodea es añadir valor quitaba lo de más val- so de Santo Tomás de Aquino, la pena de muerte. El número tan alto de encar- Entender esta idea no reemplaza Louisville en su propio dora de lo que distinguir entre lo que vemos, or. Una transubstanciación nega- “Summa Theologiae”, Parte IIIa, pueden otorgar los gobiernos celamientos tiene como consecuencia el colap- nuestra fe, pero muestra cuán ra- departamento. posteriormente se apariencias o aspectos accidental- tiva o inversa. De tener sustancia, Cuestión 75, Artículo 2, el final de so de matrimonios estables y niños que son zonable es nuestra fe y nos da una El movimiento ha creci- o movimientos”. convirtió en Planned es de cualquier cosa determinada, ahora no la tenía. su respuesta: criados sin la presencia de sus padres. base sólida para creer firmemente do y adquirido vida propia, Parenthood y una activ- y lo que no vemos, pero sabemos Santo Tomás originó esta idea, “ … Porque toda la substancia en la Presencia Real de nuestro destacando las profundas raíces ista y pionera en el tema del El movimiento “Black Lives Matter” (Las vidas que está ahí, la realidad interior, la transubstanciación, de mane- del pan se convierte en toda la de la injusticia racial y los efectos del control natal. de las personas negras importa) tiene razón la verdad interior o la sustancia de ra positiva para explicar lo que substancia del cuerpo de Cristo, Señor Jesucristo en la Santa Eu- racismo en la sociedad. Las vidas de personas Lo que Planned Parent- al denunciar la injusticia en casos de mala algo. En otras palabras, sabemos sucede en la Misa durante la con- y toda la substancia del vino, en caristía. negras importan. ¿Cuáles vidas? Las vidas de hood, y todos aquellos que conducta policiaca contra hombres y mujeres que podría haber una diferencia sagración, cuando Cristo, a través toda la substancia de la sangre Entonces, los invito a visitar el todas las personas negras: hombres, mujeres, comparten su ideario de negras. Sin embargo, esto es solo el principio entre lo que vemos y lo que real- del sacerdote, dice las palabras de Cristo. Por donde se ve que sagrario y simplemente disfrutar niños y niños no nacidos. promover la distribución de lo que sería un justo reclamo en favor de mente obtenemos. de la Última Cena sobre el pan y esta conversión no es formal, sino amar y ser amados por Jesucris- Un fenómeno controversial asociado con la masiva de contraceptivos la dignidad de los hombres, mujeres y niños Aquí hay un par de ejemplos. Un el vino. La apariencia del pan y el substancial, y no está contenida to. ¡Él realmente está ahí! Todo indignación actual sobre las injusticias raciales y el acceso a clínicas de abortos, nunca ha negros, los cuales tienen una dignidad inalien- automóvil puede verse muy bien vino permanece igual mientras que entre las conversiones que siguen gracias a esa maravillosa palabra, y sociales es la llamada “cultura de la cancel- querido admitir, son las actitudes racistas de able dada por Dios que nos ha hecho a todos por fuera, pero si el motor está la realidad interior, la substancia, el curso de la naturaleza, por lo transubstanciación. Transubstan- ación”. Se trata de un esfuerzo por reescribir Sanger y el uso de la eugenesia para lograrlo. a su imagen y semejanza, y no una dignidad descompuesto y también necesita se mueve o cambia en el Cuerpo y que puede decirse que su nombre ciación … ¡Sí! Lo dije … la historia, para así remover toda memoria La eugenesia es la práctica de la selección de como la que pueden otorgar los gobiernos o histórica de eventos y personas que pudier- razas humanas esterilizando o estableciendo movimientos. an incomodar y ofender las sensibilidades control natal en ciertos grupos para mejorar la Dios quiere que todos sus hijos prosperen. Es actuales. Lo hemos visto en el derrocamien- composición genética. Margaret Sanger es- responsabilidad del gobierno y la sociedad civil, to de estatuas de generales confederados y cribió en 1922, “estamos pagando, e incluso incluyendo la Iglesia, el crear las condiciones presidentes que tuvieron esclavos. Incluso sometiéndonos a las exigencias de una clase de necesarias para que las familias y los individu- removiendo los nombres de santos como San personas humanas que está en crecimiento y os puedan lograrlo. Obispos mexicanos aplauden fallo de la Corte

Se lanza Servicio para Informar Suprema sobre aborto sobre Abusos de Obispos Católicos El nuevo servicio para Informar sobre Abusos de Obispos Católi- Por David Agren legislatura de Veracruz, tome ciertas ac- dando la propuesta podría haber resultado cos se lanzó el 16 de marzo. El Catholic News Service ciones o actúe como legisladores. en la despenalización efectiva del aborto, ya servicio de informes de terceras “La Corte no puede sustituir al Congre- que los tribunales inferiores emitirían fallos partes es responsable de recibir so para ordenarle un contenido legislativo ordenando a las legislaturas estatales que denuncias de abuso sexual contra CIUDAD DE MÉXICO -- La Corte Supre- específico, porque no existe un mandato eliminen sanciones penales. obispos actuales o retirados en ma de México falló en contra de una pro- Constitucional de legislar en ese sentido”, “Si bien sus consecuencias inmediatas los Estados Unidos. Se pueden puesta que podría haber allanado el camino dijo Pina, según el periódico Reforma. tendrían efecto en ese Estado (Veracruz), realizar denuncias al número para la despenalización del aborto en todo “La corte incurriría en activismo judi- sus efectos se podrían extender a las demás gratuito (800) 276-1562 o en línea el país. cial”, agregó Pina, lo que “desbordaría por entidades de país “, dice la declaración de en reportbishopabuse.org. La En una decisión de 4-1 el 29 de julio, la muchos sus facultades constitucionales los obispos, firmada por el obispo Jesús parte informante puede optar por Primera Sala de la Suprema Corte de Jus- superaría sus poderes constitucionales”. José Herrera Quiñónez de Nuevo Casas permanecer en el anonimato. Para ticia rechazó una propuesta para mantener La Conferencia del Episcopado Mexica- Grandes, director de la Ministerio de obis- obtener más información, vaya en una decisión de la corte inferior del estado no aplaudió la decisión de corte, tuiteando pos para asuntos relacionados con la vida. línea a archokc.org/clergyabuse. de Veracruz. inmediatamente después: “Hoy en #México “Pedimos a las autoridades de cualquiera Para denunciar el abuso por parte La decisión de Veracruz ordenó a la leg- triunfa la cultura de la vida, gracias a todos de los tres poderes, actuar con miras a del clero, voluntarios o empleados islatura estatal reformar su código penal y y cada uno de los que se unieron para orar otorgar la máxima protección legal al dere- de la iglesia y la escuela, llame al eliminar las sanciones por aborto durante y levantar la voz. ¡Viva la Vida!” cho a la vida que tiene cada individuo de la (405) 720-9878. Si un niño está en las primeras 12 semanas de embarazo. La En una declaración el 24 de julio, los especie humana en cualquier momento y peligro inmediato, llame al 9-1-1. decisión de los jueces el 29 de julio no pro- obispos instaron a “todos los fieles católi- circunstancia”. fundizó en el contenido del código penal de cos y todos los ciudadanos a unir esfuerzos Actualmente, solo la Ciudad de México y Veracruz. para asegurar que se aprecie la dignidad el estado de Oaxaca han despenalizado el La jueza Norma Pina, quien votó con la de cada ser humano y que superemos los aborto, aunque las medidas que proponen a Para enviar fotos, infor- mayoría en contra de la propuesta, expresó serios desafíos que enfrentamos en este la despenalización se han presentado y mación sobre eventos o ideas su preocupación de que el tribunal no pud- momento en nuestro país”. rechazado en varios estados durante el año de historias que pueden ser iera ordenar que otra rama del gobierno, la Analistas dijeron que una decisión respal- pasado. publicadas, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected]. 14 August 16, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic August 16, 2020 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.

Please contact event or meeting homa in English and Spanish, a Institute. Daytime and evening Evangelization Retreat is Sept. 4-7 organizers before attending. list of frequently asked questions sessions as well as live online ses- at the Catholic Pastoral Center August 23 Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 25 Daily Mass live-streamed from 28 Feast of St. Augustine. and a video message from Arch- sions will be available throughout in Oklahoma City. Cost is $350; p.m., 2453 Wilcox Dr., Nor- St. Francis de Sales Chapel, bishop Coakley at archokc.org/ the archdiocese starting in Sep- scholarships available. Contact 16 Twentieth Sunday in Ordi- man. Contact Connie Lang, 11:30 a.m., archokc.org/live, 29 The Passion of St. John the Archbishop issues temporary mass. tember. Visit www.archokc.org/ Alex Schimpf at (405) 709-2755, nary Time. (405) 249-1041, potato.lang@ Facebook Live, YouTube. Baptist. mask requirement institute or e-mail rotherinstitute@ [email protected]. Register gmail.com. Until further notice, Archbish- COVID-19 information, online archokc.org. online: archokc.weshareonline. 16 Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 27 Feast of St. Monica. 29 29 Catechetical Conference, op Coakley issued a mandatory Mass list org/ws/opportunities/Domestic- p.m., 2453 Wilcox Dr., Nor- 24 Feast of St. Bartholomew. 8:15 a.m. – Noon, live- requirement for face coverings for Find a list of online daily and Catechetical Conference ChurchEvangelizationRetreat. man. Contact Connie Lang, 27 Charismatic Catholic prayer streamed. Visit archokc.org/ all public Masses in the archdio- Sunday Masses, prayers, an act The Catechetical Conference (405) 249-1041, potato.lang@ 25 Feast of St. Joseph Calasanz. meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic Pas- catechetical-conference. cese. For more information or to of spiritual communion and other 2020: “Tilling Good Soil” is Aug. Day of Reflection gmail.com. toral Center. Contact Elaine at read the “Letter to the Faithful,” go resources related to the quaran- 29, and will be presented through A Day of Reflection: “A Deeper 25 Feast of St. Louis. (405) 358-3610, ccrprayers@ online to archokc.org/mass. tines and coronavirus at archokc. live-streaming with small gath- Encounter with Christ from the 17 Monthly Novena to the Infant gmail.com. org/health. erings at local parishes. Keynote Gospel of John” with Fr. Sean Jesus. Nine days of novenas New safe environment training speakers: Archbishop Coakley and O’Brien will be 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. to the Infant Jesus of Prague. launched Support your parish Dcn. Keith Strohm. The free event Sept. 12, at St. Gregory’s Abbey in The archdiocese announced a With public Masses not at full ca- is for catechists of children, youth Shawnee. Early bird discount $30; 18 Serra Club meeting, 10:30 new training program for volun- pacity yet, parishes and priests still and adults with live translation of $35 at the door, includes lunch. a.m. Register at serraokc.org. teers, staff members and clergy need financial support from parish- speakers and presentations into Contact (405) 878-5656, retreats@ 18 Daily Mass live-streamed that will be required before work- ioners. Find online giving links and Spanish and Vietnamese. Visit monksok.org. from St. Francis de Sales ing with minors in the diocese’s mailing addresses for your parish archokc.org/catechetical-confer- Chapel, 11:30 a.m., archokc. Catholic churches or schools. at archokc.org/parishgiving. ence. Mass of Remembrance org/live, Facebook Live, You- Learn more at archokc.org/ The 2020 Mass of Remembrance Tube. safe-environment. Study guides available! Evening of Inquiry will be at 6 p.m. Sept. 15 at St. Archbishop Coakley encourages Christ the King Catholic Church Francis of Assisi, 1901 N.W. 18 19 Feast of St. John Eudes. Shrine webcam everyone to spend time study- will have an Evening of Inquiry in Oklahoma City. The Mass is in Watch construction of the ing the pastoral letter, “Go Make into the RCIA - the Rite of Chris- memory of people lost to suicide. 20 Feast of St. Bernard. Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine on Disciples! Building a Culture of tian Initiation of Adults at 6:30 Everyone is welcome. People who a live webcam at archokc.org/ Conversion and Discipleship for the p.m. Aug. 16, in the Parish Center have experienced the loss of some- 20 Charismatic Catholic prayer shrinewebcam. Archdiocese of Oklahoma City” with Atrium, 8005 Dorset Dr. in Okla- one to suicide are invited to attend meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic the help of study guides in English homa City. RCIA is the process of and celebrate their loved one’s life. Pastoral Center. Contact Rother documentary, and Spanish. The letter and pas- learning more about the Catholic Masks are required. Elaine at (405) 358-3610, beatification available on DVD toral plan lay out the vision for the faith and discerning a call to the [email protected]. The DVD set of the Beatification archdiocese through 2030. Find the Church. Contact Jenni Butch, di- Scotch & Cigars Mass of Bl. Stanley Rother and the pastoral letter and study guides at rector of discipleship and evange- Join Archbishop Coakley, David 21 Feast of St. Pius X. official Emmy-nominated docu- archokc.org/Vision2030. lization, at (405) 242-4522, jenni@ Niles and Adam Minihan of the mentary, “An Ordinary Martyr,” ckokc.org. RCIA classes will be Catholic Man Show 6 p.m. - 8:30 22 The Queenship of the Blessed are online at rotherstore.com or Knights of Columbus Retreat at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays beginning p.m. Oct. 2 for a fun evening of Virgin Mary. call (405) 721-5651, Ext. 114. rescheduled Sept. 8. 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Sister Mary Veronica (Cecil- Co., in ia) Sokolosky died July 25 at 1976. Saint Joseph Monastery. Sister She was born Nov. 16, Veronica 1928, in Yukon to Josephine was an (Botch) Sokolosky and George excellent P. Sokolosky. She was bap- teacher of Kevin Pierce tized at Saint John Nepomuk English Regional Agency Executive Consultant Michael Dalby Robert Blakely Mike Maggio Max Yardley This could be you! Career opportunities 405-638-1274 405-243-8324 405-697-8820 405-570-2179 Catholic Church and raised and Latin General Agent available. SKC [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] on the family farm in Yukon. at schools Sr. Mary Veronica Councils: 965, 1287, Councils: 1038, 1044, Councils: 916, 949, 1053, Councils: 4601, 6477, She entered the Benedictine in Guthrie, (Cecilia) Sokolosky Office: 877-707-0752 2604, 4889, 5168, 1533, 1537, 2974, 3113, 1903, 3336, 4026, 4042, 8204, 12518, 12605 Sisters at Saint Joseph Mon- McAlester, Cell: 405-514-7660 8523, 9900, 11648, 3309, 9334, 13366 5266, 5396, 9333, 9583, 11909, 12819, 12382 11135, 11237, 14106 astery in Guthrie in 1954 and Oklahoma [email protected] professed her vows in 1956. City and Tulsa. In 1978, she She received a bachelor’s moved to Shawnee to serve as degree in English and Latin an English professor at Saint from Benedictine Heights Gregory’s College. College in Guthrie in 1957. A vigil service for Sister She earned a master’s degree Veronica was held at on July in counselling from Western 27 at Marian Chapel at Saint State College in Gunnison, Joseph Monastery. L I F E I N S U R A N C E • D I S A B I L I T Y I N C O M E I N S U R A N C E • L O N G - T E R M C A R E I N S U R A N C E • R E T I R E M E N T A N N U I T I E S *World's MoEst Ethical Companies® and Ethtisphere® namesh and marks are registeredi trademarksc of Ethisphere LLCa. l 16 August 16, 2020 Sooner Catholic

continued from page 1 ideas and use resources such as “I’m Still Here,” by Austin Channing Brown and “40 Days of Prayer,” must stand for the more difficult right and just compiled by Cheri Mills as a part of a structured cur- Prayer to end actions instead of the easy-going wrongs of indiffer- riculum developed by JustFaith Ministries. racism ence. We cannot turn a blind eye to the atrocities Nancy O’Connell from Saint Joseph’s Catholic and yet still try to profess to respect every human Church in Norman said, “Saint Joseph’s Church, for Mary, friend and mother life. We serve a God of love, mercy and justice.” many years, has devoted an incredible amount of to all, through your Son, Parishioners at several Catholic churches in the time and energy to promoting multi-cultural diversity God has found a way to archdiocese have gathered to seek ideas on how to and a welcoming environment, especially as it relates unite himself to every hu- break down the walls of racism and ensure that all of to the Hispanic community.” man being, called to be one the congregation feels welcomed. “Over the past 10-plus years, the parish added people, sisters and broth- Father Daniel Grover, pastor of Corpus Christi two Spanish Masses, hired staff who are bi-lingual, ers to each other. We ask Catholic Church in Oklahoma City, said his parish- added signing in Spanish as well as English, etc. The for your help in calling on ioners were worried that the world was turning back parish also has used programs such as Bridge Build- your Son, seeking forgive- the pages of history 50 years. ers that promote understanding and the building of ness for the times when we “A lot of my parishioners were worried about their inter-cultural relationships.” have failed to love and re- kids again. They have not worried as immensely as O’Connell added that with the recent series of na- spect one another. We ask they have in the past couple of years,” Father Grover tional incidents, their Peace and Justice group met for your help in obtaining said. with Father Joseph Irwin, pastor of Saint Joseph from your Son the grace On the Feast of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi Catholic Church, to explore how they should respond we need to overcome the Catholic Church hosted a Mass and Eucharistic Pro- as Catholics – standing in solidarity with those op- evil of racism and to build cession with Archbishop Coakley with prayer to end pressed, educating each other, recognizing and root- a just society. We ask for racism and to protect life. ing out racism, and promoting authentic and loving your help in following your “It is important for us to stand up for peace and for relationships. Son, so that prejudice and us to stand up for the dignity of the human person,” In addition to churches, some Catholic based orga- animosity will no longer Father Grover explained. nizations also have addressed the subject. On July infect our minds or hearts “Being in the heart of the city, I see the Catholic 14, the Tekakwitha Conference held a virtual panel but will be replaced with Church as the forerunner of social justice. It just discussion about racism and its effects on the Amer- a love that respects the dig- seemed right that we would do something to support ican Indian community. The discussion was centered nity of each person. Mother all lives. It gave us the opportunity to stand up for on the “Open Wide Our Hearts,” letter from the U.S. of the Church, the Spirit of peace, stand up for the dignity of the human person, Conference of Catholic Bishops that addresses the your Son Jesus warms our and to stand against any form of racism. Coming impact of racism. hearts: pray for us. Amen. together at Corpus Christi Catholic Church on the As churches and organizations gather to help end Feast of Corpus Christi to recognize the dignity of the racism, many saints such as Saint Katharine Drexel, Read or download “Open human person as the Body of Christ was fantastic.” Saint Josephine Bakhita, Saint Peter Claver, Blessed Wide Our Hearts” at usccb. Lisa Schmidt from Saint Thomas More University Emilian Kovch, Venerable Henriette Delille, Servant of org/resources/open-wide-our- Parish in Norman said Saint Thomas Moore has tak- God Augustus Tolton, and Servant of God Bartolome hearts_0.pdf. en steps to address the issue of racism. A total of 16 de las Casas, stand as patrons to pray and intercede. parishioners are involved in JustFaith Ministries and Jolene Schonchin is a freelance writer for the Sooner Racial Equity module. They meet via Zoom to share Catholic.

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n the first segment of this ioners from Saint Peter Claver patronized due to a three-part series, it was argued that the African-American fundamental disre- Irevealed that Bishop Mc- heritage of the Church was being gard for the legitima- Guinness prohibited segregation dismantled by its closing in 1965. cy of their commu- in Catholic schools in 1954. The Parishioners desired to main- nity was at the heart complex issues of segregation tain that heritage not destroy it. of their distress. and integration would prove to Forty years of hard work and the With doubtless good be a minefield throughout the building up of that community intentions, Bishop 1960s. appeared to many as being for Reed ironically had In truth, the Jim Crow laws in naught. A large number left the created larger and the South of “separate but equal” Catholic faith never to return feel- more perplexing were anything but equal. Educa- ing unwelcome and unwanted. problems. tionally and culturally, inequality Corpus Christi Catholic School There were, how- reigned supreme. The Church did indeed have some black fam- ever, some success was obliged to explore how to ilies before the merger but not stories. Holy Family remove segregation from the many. When the school integrat- Cathedral School in churches in Oklahoma. Bishop ed, 40 white families departed Tulsa successfully Corpus Christi procession circa 1970 Reed was profoundly distressed and racially charged tensions integrated due to about the existence of essentially ran high. Saint Monica Catholic creative staffing. The Conception Catholic School in all-white and all-black schools School and Saint Augustine Cath- Sisters of Divine Providence had Tulsa also experienced a degree and churches. olic School in Tulsa feared that been the religious order in charge of accomplishment in uniting the In 1963, he made Saint Peter their fate would be similar to that of the school. With the Sisters of black and white communities to Claver Church (Oklahoma City’s of Saint Peter Claver and wrote a the Holy Family withdrawing from provide a quality education in a African-American parish) a mis- letter to Bishop Reed expressing Saint Monica Catholic School, poor (educationally and economi- sion of Corpus Christi. Blessed their consternation. Calling on several African-American sisters cally) school district. Martin de Porres School re- the Second Vatican Council and were added to the faculty. It was During that difficult and chal- mained open until 1965 with the its emphasis on lay participation, decided that a sister from each lenging time, the Church sought children being moved to Corpus the people asked why this did not community should alternate as to “do the right thing” and as Christi Catholic School. apply to them. With that state- principal every three years. President Lincoln once stated, The response of both ment, their frustration came to Seeing the example of the “appeal to our better angels.” communities was the fore as there was no consul- Sisters, the children interacted However, its efforts sometimes largely antagonistic. tation. well as equals on the playground fell short and lacked a broader A number of parish- An underlying sense of being and the classroom. Immaculate vision.

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