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Fr. Alexander Kroll, Fr. William Banowsky, Abbot Lawrence Stasyszen, Archbishop Coakley, Archbishop Emeritus Eusebius Beltran, Fr. John Herrera, Fr. Zachary Boazman, and Fr. Krug at the Priesthood Ordination June 29 at St. in Norman. Photo Steve Sisney/Sooner Catholic. Archbishop Coakley ordains five men to the priesthood

By Diane Clay of Ordination was celebrated at Norman; Father Alexander Kroll, these five men, already disciples of The Sooner Catholic Mark the Evangelist Catholic 27, Enid; and Father Jerome Krug, the Lord through , Con- Church in Norman. 26, Edmond. Joining Archbishop firmation and walking in the way NORMAN – On June 29, Arch- Those ordained are: Father Wil- Coakley was Archbishop Emeritus of the Gospel, are receiving a new bishop Coakley ordained five men liam Banowsky, 33, Dallas; Father Eusebius Beltran and Abbot Law- mission and indeed a new identity to the priesthood for the Archdi- Zachary Boazman, 27, Carrollton, rence Stasyszen. ocese of City. The Rite ; Father John Herrera, 28, “Through sacred ordination, continued on page 16

Rother Feast Day

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Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more Finding hope, transformation in the Eucharist news on the By Judy Hilovsky to get us through the day but also nourishes Rest, renew, restore The Sooner Catholic our body and prepares it for that day that will website be forever.” he latest in the Saint Gregory’s Days n Oklahoma, summertime means heat. in control all the time. Talking about her first Day of Reflection, By Sooner Catholic Staff of Reflection, “The Eucharist: The But, for many people summertime also How liberating to know Mary Coody, 90, of Shawnee, said, “I wanted Sacrament of Transformation” was is when we look forward to a much-an- that “God is God and to know more deeply the Eucharist. I got a lot Additional coverage of held June 22. The day started with ticipated vacation. Whether that means we are not!” more than I expected. (Father Boniface) is very Church and archdiocesan MassT and was followed by a presentation by good, very thorough. It’s a joy to be here. Our spendingI time at one of our beautiful Oklahoma Taking time to step news and events, only on Father Boniface Copelin, O.S.B., the prior of priests are just so precious to our community.” lakes, a trip to the mountains, the beach or just away from our overly www.soonercatholic.org. the monastery and its vocations director. Father Boniface talked about the unity with spending time at home with family and friends, scheduled routines and “When we think of the Eucharist and the God and, in turn, the unity with the brothers our vacation time is precious. activities helps us see a To send photos, event transformation, we commonly give thought to and sisters in our lives. The Hebrew tradition of the Sabbath and our our lives and appreci- Archbishop Paul S. Coakley information or story ideas, the change that takes place in the elements – “When we eat other food, we break it down Christian tradition of the Lord’s Day remind ate relationships in new e-mail [email protected]. that is the bread and the wine becoming the mechanically and then chemically into smaller us of the importance of rest and leisure. Jesus ways, including our relationship with God. This body and blood of Christ. This is the change molecules that our bodies can absorb and then says, “The Sabbath is made for man” (Mk 2:27). can be as simple as sitting on the patio, going a Want to learn about the that the Church has defined as transubstan- rearrange into what our bodies need. Being di- God commands the Sabbath rest not because on a picnic, working in the garden or taking a future of the archdiocese? tiation and we hold it as an article of faith,” gested into his body and turned into his mem- he needs it, but because we do. We need it to quiet walk in the woods or under the stars in Archbishop Coakley’s new Father Boniface said. bers, we will be what we receive,” he explained. help us remember who we are and who God our own neighborhood. pastoral letter, “Go Make Using the writings of He asked the group to think is. Whether we take our rest on our weekly Maybe instead of a vacation, a spiritual pil- Disciples! Building a Culture and Augustine, about how the Eucharist is holy day (the Lord’s Day), or during an annual grimage would provide an opportunity for the of Conversion and - Father Boniface de- transforming us. What would I vacation or a spiritual retreat, rest is meant to spiritual renewal for which our hearts long. A Days of Reflection ship for the Archdiocese of scribed the importance of have become without this? be restorative. Leisure is a good and necessary pilgrimage is a sacred journey undertaken in ,” lays out the understanding what the The next Days of Reflection “Unity – everything is connect- human experience. faith to a holy site associated with a saint or vision for the Archdiocese Eucharist does for us. will be Aug. 10 for teachers. ed, and we all are connected, There is a sacred element as well, of course. one of the mysteries of our rich Catholic faith. of Oklahoma City through “It is in the consump- Contact (405) 878-5656 or each one of us to the other,” As the psalmist says, “Be still and know that I One need not go to the Holy Land or or 2030. Read the letter or tion of the Eucharist that [email protected]. Father Boniface said. “Is there am God” (Ps 46:10). Vacations help us to re- Santiago de Compostela to enjoy the experience download a copy at we become parts of the a distinction between being focus. They give us permission to disconnect of a pilgrimage. We have holy sites much closer archokc.org/2030. Print cop- body of Christ. You are in the body and being part of from the ordinary schedules and responsibili- to home, within a day’s drive. Why not make a ies available at parishes. what you eat – you become what you eat with the body? I think there is, we eat this, and it Fr. Boniface Copelin, O.S.B, spoke to a group of ties of work and commerce. Imagine a vacation pilgrimage to nearby sites associated with the the Eucharist. Oneness in Christ through the doesn’t just sit inside of us it becomes part of nearly 30 participants, during the latest Days of Re- in which we gave ourselves permission even to life of Blessed Stanley Rother such as Okarche Eucharist. We are not meant to be disembodied us but much more importantly it makes us a flection at St. Gregory’s Abbey.Photo Judy Hilovsky/ disconnect from our smart phones, tablets and or his burial place at Resurrection Memorial spirts, but that our complete salvation is body part of it. That’s what we forget. Sooner Catholic. laptops! (Seem impossible? “Nothing is impossi- Cemetery in Oklahoma City? and soul, and the Eucharist bring us to that,” “Do we really spend time on our notion of ble with God” Lk 1:37!) Leisure and rest help us awaken to wonder unity? I didn’t realize this until I became a he added. that Christ has created for us, we are overcom- Disconnecting from technology and social and help us become more aware of God’s mercy What Irenaeus is saying according to Father monk and a priest, but I thought everyone in ing the ego of the false self and we do that in media from time-to-time reveals the liberating and goodness in our lives. Boniface is, “if you want hope for resurrection parishes just got along. I ask you – in your par- truth that the world goes on fine without us. I pray you will make time to experience the here, it is in the Eucharist. Here in this food, ishes – do you think about how we are united community. We all are like lumps of coal, we How freeing to discover that we don’t need to be restorative power of restful leisure this summer. which looks like bread and which we eat like as part of the same body as Christ? Remember are diamonds in the rough and we can run into bread. But, here it not only nourishes our body there is only one body of Christ. How are we in someone who is irritating you or driving you our parish working crazy and, in effect, God has given you that on modeling that? person to help polish you into the diamond he Because that’s what @archokc is making you,” she said. we must do,” Father Congratulations! Boniface said. Two of the books brought up during discus- Archdiocese of During discus- sion were “A Father Who Keeps His Promises” Oklahoma City sion time, Beverly and “Consuming the Word,” both by Scott Mosman reflected Hahn. Arquidiócesis de on how she believes Oklahoma City Judy God brings us to- Hilovsky is ward unity. Everyone is invited to join a freelance “As we become the monks at St. Gregory’s like Christ with our writer for Abbey for prayer each day in true selves living the Sooner the Abbey Church. the abundant life Catholic. New Abbey Horarium of Praise: Effective July 1 Domestic Church Evangelization Retreat Monday - Saturday A retreat for sacramentally 5:30 a.m. Vigils married couples, giving them 7:15 a.m. Lauds an opportunity to begin or 8:15 a.m. Eucharist* deepen their spiritual journey Noon Sext** together, will be Aug. 30 – Sept. 1 p.m. None 2 at the Catholic Pastoral Cen- 5 p.m. Vespers ter. Registration is 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Compline Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar – 6 p.m. Aug. 30. Cost $350 O God, per couple. Scholarships avail- * Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. able. Contact Alex Schimpf at The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. who gave your priest on Saturdays when there is a Blessed Stanley [email protected] or (405) Day of Reflection the heart of a and 709-2755. Register online at ** First Friday of the Month: July 16 – Presbyteral Council meeting, 9:30 a.m., Catholic Pastoral Center the fidelity of a , archokc.weshareonline.org/ws/ Holy Hour with Midday Prayer July 17-19 – Travel to Garden Grove, Calif., for Solemn Mass of Dedication of Christ Cathedral grant, through his We are happy to congratulate Saint Meinrad opportunities. and Benediction at 11 a.m. – Province meeting with bishops of Tulsa and Little Rock, CPC July 22-23 intercession, that the graduate Rev. John Herrera July 24-29 – Pilgrimage to for Feast of Bl. Stanley Rother humble flock may reach Theology of the Church Sundays and Solemnities July 30 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Chapel, CPC where the brave Shepherd on his ordination to the priesthood. THEO 2023: Instructor: Rev. 5:30 a.m. Vigils Aug. 1 – Assembly of Catholic Professionals luncheon, 11 a.m., Downtown Petroleum Club has gone before. Philip Seeton; Thursdays: 6 p.m. 7:15 a.m. Lauds Very Rev. Denis Robinson, OSB, Aug. 1 – Senior Staff meeting, 2 p.m., CPC Who lives and reigns with - 9 p.m. Aug. 29 - Dec 12. For 10 a.m. Eucharist and the students, faculty, monks and staff Aug. 5-7 – Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention, Minneapolis you in the unity of the Holy more information visit archokc. Noon Sext of Saint Meinrad Seminary & School of Theology Aug. 8 – Spitzer Center Episcopal Advisory Board conference call, 11 a.m. Spirit, one God, org/Institute. To register, con- 1 p.m. None – Archbishop’s Dinner for Seminarian Education, 6 p.m., Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club Aug. 8 for ever and ever. tact Ceceilia Grimes, (405) 721- 5 p.m. Solemn Vespers – Meet with seminarians, 10 a.m., CPC Saint Meinrad Seminary & School of Theology Aug. 9 Amen. 4208, [email protected]. 7 p.m. Compline Aug. 9 – Dinner with priests and seminarians, 6 p.m., Archbishop’s residence 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad, IN 47577, www.saintmeinrad.edu 4 July 14, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic July 14, 2019 5

End of life care Meet the Totus Tuus: Catholic summer presentation Chancery Staff Bible school The Gospel of Life Disciples present “End of Life Care: By Charles Albert college students who are in love with Christ. The The Sooner Catholic Understanding Physical, Emo- missionaries are young people who believe being tional and Spiritual Chang- Fr. Timothy faith-filled is a challenge but entirely possible in today’s world.” es and How You Can Help,” Fuller any Oklahomans may have heard Most Reverend Several parishes in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma on July 26 at two locations. Director of the term “Vacation Bible School” but Paul S. Coakley are not familiar with the term “To- City have completed the very successful program Presentation by Suzanne Seminarians Archbishop of Oklahoma City Clem, RN, priests’ nurse for tus Tuus,” which is Latin for “Totally and some plan to begin this summer. Publisher the Archdiocese of Oklahoma Yours.”M Totally yours was a motto of Saint John Saint in Ada is in its sixth year having City. Paul II, who understood the importance of educat- Totus Tuus. The missionaries worked at from July 6-12 under the direction of Alli- Diane Clay Q: What do ing the young. son Krause, the religious education director. St. James GOLD Dwelling Fr. Timothy you do at the Totus Tuus, which is administered by the Diocese Editor “They brought a great deal of zeal to the kids in 1145 S.W. 42, OKC Fuller chancery for of Tulsa, involves four college-age students being Ada.” Learning session: sent to work and live with individual parishes for Dana Attocknie the Archdio- The program included an opportunity for Mass 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. one week to work with students from grades 1-12. Managing Editor cese of Oklahoma City? and confession and a visit from the Ada Fire De- Open house: This program provides well-trained, experienced partment. 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. and enthusiastic college students who live and love A: I serve as the Director of Saint Mary in Ardmore will host Totus Tuus from their faith. Each year, the program emphasizes July 20-26 under the direction of Deacon Juan Volume 41, Number 14 St. John Paul II Dwelling Seminarians. different areas of the Bible and the Mysteries of the Jimenez. 4113 S. Eastern Ave., Moore Rosary. The agenda for 2019 includes the Sacra- Learning session: “I have noticed a great deal of enthusiasm in Sooner Catholic Newspaper Q: What are the require- ments and the Sorrowful Mysteries. The popular 6 p.m. -8 p.m. early enrollment,” Deacon Jimenez said. “We are 7501 Northwest Expressway ments of someone in your program has expanded to nine teams, serving planning on having a huge parish picnic at the Open house: different parishes in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Fort Oklahoma City, OK 73132 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. position? beginning of the week to highlight our very first Worth and Little Rock. (405) 721-1810 program.” Sarah Jameson, director for young adult and For more information on Totus Tuus, go online to Fax: (405) 721-5210 Learn about caring for the A: The main requirement as campus ministries for the Diocese of Tulsa, serves www.dioceseoftulsayouth.org. physical, emotional and spir- director is to be a mentor for E-mail: [email protected] as administrator of the Totus Tuus program. itual needs of loved ones near Charles Albert is a freelance writer for the Sooner Mailing Address: each seminarian studying for Catholic. the end of life, including: “It is a great joy to work with young adults and P.O. Box 32180 the priesthood. I do this by not only being present to them Oklahoma City, OK 73123 - Recognizing signs of near- ing death, both long-term and throughout the year but also Visit us online at short-term; by visiting each of them twice a www.soonercatholic.org - Perspectives on the use of year at their seminary, encour- medications during the dying aging them in their studies and process; Visit the archdiocesan website helping them with any difficul- - Dealing with fear and anxi- ties they might have. I also sit at www.archokc.org ety concerning death; - Sacraments at death; on the Seminary Board of the The Sooner Catholic - The gift of presence with archdiocese, which assesses the (USPS 066-910) is published the dying. readiness of applicants aspiring biweekly except for once in July to be seminarians Gov. Stitt proclaimed July 28, 2019, Bl. Stanley Rother Day. by the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Q: What’s the favorite part of your ? First Holy Communion at St. Mary, Ponca City. on May 4. Confirmation at St. Joseph Old Cathedral. Photo provid- The newspaper is not responsible Photo provided. ed. for unsolicited material. From the Archives … A: The favorite part of the job Copyright © 2019 Sooner Catholic A photo series from George Rigazzi, archdiocesan archivist is getting to visit the seminari- ans at their respective seminar- Subscription rate: $25 per year n 1955, the Diocese of Oklahoma City and Tulsa cele- ies. th for all who are not members of the brated the 50 Jubilee of the founding of the diocese. After 14 years as a vicariate apostolic, Pius X is- Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. I Q. What’s the hardest part sued a papal bull in 1905 establishing the Diocese of Okla- Periodical postage paid at of your job? homa (changed to the Diocese of Oklahoma City and Tulsa Oklahoma City, OK 73125. in 1930). The first bishop was the man who had served as vicar apostolic, . A: The most difficult part of POSTMASTER: Send address By the jubilee year, the Church in Oklahoma had enjoyed this job is balancing the role changes to the Sooner Catholic, unprecedented growth under the visionary and capable of director with that of being P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, Bishop Eugene J. McGuinness. On Oct. 9, in an event befit- a pastor of a parish. It some- ting the importance of the occasion, Catholics from across OK 73123. times can be difficult to sched- Oklahoma packed the Fairgrounds Motor Speedway to wit- Confirmation at St. Mary, Ponca City, on May 8. Photo A group from St. John and Epiphany of the Lord at Six ule seminary visits around the ness a parade of floats depicting the history of the diocese provided. Flags. Photo provided. as well as institutions important to establishing the Church. daily routine and needs of the A Pontifical High Mass was celebrated outdoors with great parish. ceremony (seen in the photo). It was an opportunity to mar- vel at what had been accomplished and a chance to dream Q: How does your job help about the future. advance the mission of the Using the jubilee year as a springboard, Bishop McGuin- Catholic Church in Oklaho- ness launched the Jubilee Campaign of 1955 to raise funds to enhance the works of the diocese, but most importantly to build the seminary he had always desired. He did not see his pet project completed ma? as he died suddenly on Dec. 27, 1957. The seminary was opened in 1959. At its apex, it housed 180 seminarians. Unfortunately, the A: I assist in the formation of demand for minor seminaries had diminished and it lasted a scant 8 years closing in 1967 with men, helping them to be car- only 36 students remaining. Since 1984, it has served the archdiocese as the Catholic Pasto- ing and effective priests for the ral Center. The Sooner Catholic people of Oklahoma. is supported through the Annual Catholic Appeal and Sooner ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY ARCHIVES Graduation Mass for St. Mary, Ponca City, and St. Francis St. Benedict Fire Flies and Starry Skies dinner, silent Catholic Communications Appeal. of Assisi, Newkirk, students on May 12. Photo provided. auction on June 8. Photo provided. 6 July 14, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic July 14, 2019 7 Making Sense of Bioethics Securing authentic children’s rights

hildren require exten- desperate hope of discovering his children and ignoring their best sive support and pro- identity, meeting him in person, interests. Nobody denies that two tection to meet their and learning more about their own men might each be able to be a Father Tad physical, emotional and roots and identity. Katy Faust, good father, but neither can be a Pacholczyk spiritualC needs. They are uniquely founder of the children’s rights or- mom. It is part of natural biologi- National Catholic dependent on their parents be- ganization Them Before Us, notes cal filiation for children to flourish Bioethics Center cause they are particularly vul- how children born from these under the loving care of their own nerable. Often, they are unable techniques are “just like every mom and dad. No same-sex couple to speak on their own behalf or other human child who longs to be can provide that. As Katy Faust may be eager and push to get effectively defend themselves from known and loved by the two people notes, “Until recently, our culture various forms of exploitation. responsible for their existence.” and laws have recognized that involved with their biological kids. Considerations like these pro- Children entering the world children have an innate right to The growing acceptance of same- vide the basis for acknowledging through in vitro fertilization simi- their mother and father. When this sex parenting has created momen- the reality of “children’s rights.” larly struggle with their unnatural right is violated, children become tum for these kinds of triple-par- Providing an appropriate family circumstances in which the hired ‘items’ to be cut and pasted into enting situations to arise, bringing environment, with the presence of services of a third-party contrac- any and every adult romantic rela- additional complications into the both a mother and a father, has tor, rather than their parents’ tionship.” lives of the children caught in the long been recognized as one of the loving embrace, resulted in their Additional “cutting and past- middle and subjecting them to paramount examples of fulfilling coming-into-being. As they grow ing” in children’s lives occurs further ambiguity regarding their children’s rights. A proper fam- up in these situations, they also through the growing phenomenon own identity and their relationship ily environment offers essential may face wrenching questions of “triple-parenting.” Because a to their parents. safeguards for a child and helps about how many other embryonic same-sex couple (two lesbians for Notwithstanding rapidly chang- assure the “full and harmonious siblings were discarded, frozen or instance) cannot have a child un- ing social mores, a truly civilized development of his or her person- otherwise lost through the com- less someone provides the missing society will never prioritize the de- ality” – to borrow a phrase from plex laboratory manipulations that ingredient of donor sperm, they sires of adults ahead of the innate the 1990 United Nations Conven- created them. must rope in a male for the project rights of vulnerable children. As tion on the Rights of the Child. Surrogate mothering gives rise – perhaps an anonymous sperm Jennifer Roback Morse, a tireless Such “full and harmonious de- to yet another approach that can donor, or a friend who agrees to advocate of marriage and fami- velopment,” however, is becoming fracture a child’s sense of family donate his sperm or an agreeable ly concludes, “We are replacing more difficult to secure for many connection. This technique fre- male friend willing to have sex the natural pre-political concept children in part due to a growing quently relies on multiple parental with one of them. In any of these of biological parenthood with an societal acceptance of powerful figures: one who provides sperm, scenarios, a de facto relationship artificial, government-created con- new assisted reproductive technol- another eggs and a third a womb comes to exist between the same- cept of parenthood that is entirely ogies that can isolate children and for hire. An even greater number sex couple and this third-party socially constructed. …Triple-par- deprive them of critical parental of parental figures can be involved individual, raising the prospect of enting and genderless marriage and family supports during their in the production of so-called triple-parenting. are destructive policies. They must childhood. “three-parent embryos.” California was one of the first be stopped.” Children brought into existence While many of these assisted re- states that tried to pass a law al- Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. using anonymous donor sperm productive technologies chip away lowing children to have three legal earned his doctorate in neurosci- and artificial insemination, to con- at the stabilizing presence of ma- parents. In some cases, the lesbi- ence from Yale and did post-doc- sider one example, often struggle ternal and paternal figures in the ans will entirely avoid interaction toral work at Harvard. He is a with a sense of violation as they life of a child, their growing use with any father/donor. In others, priest of the diocese of Fall River, end up spending years or even by same-sex couples to facilitate they will want their child to have Mass., and serves as the director of decades searching for information same-sex parenting raises further an ongoing relationship with him. education at The National Catholic about their biological father in the serious concerns about harming Some men may not care; others Bioethics Center in Philadelphia.

A Millennial Journey in Faith God offers ample opportunity to grow

“What makes people holy?” my 5-year-old My child’s interest in developing a special to him. asks as we fold laundry. friendship with God is, of course, of the utmost It’s often Anamaría “A special friendship with God,” I answer, importance. In this case, it also changed our through Scaperlanda without much thought to the question. day. We didn’t do anything different. We still teach- “How do they become special friends of God?” had laundry to fold. But, we approached our Biddick ing our For the Sooner she persists. task in a new way, with an awareness that it children Catholic “Well, one of the ways is by doing their duty, was a response to God’s call in that moment. that we what God asks them to do, in each moment, Our actions were a gift, to the other members and by doing it as well and as cheerfully as of our family and to God. Far from being a learn for they can,” I answer, in part to redirect her to mundane task to be gotten through, the simple ourselves. the task at hand. act of folding laundry was essential to develop- In communicating to my child the truth that “Oh!” she says as she works on the laundry ing a generous, loving heart. holiness requires attention to our duties, I re- with renewed vigor. How often does God give us the chance to member it for myself. I acquire a greater degree I too return to the task at hand with greater learn and re-learn an essential truth or virtue! of self-control, a keener sense of justice, and attention and greater love after being remind- Within the circumstances of our lives, he offers a more expansive notion of charity as I try to ed of the eternal importance of a basketful of us many opportunities to grow in a special model the virtues for my children. laundry. It’s a truth that I know, but one easy friendship with him. He is gentle with us, In his book “Meditations and Devotions,” to forget as the task at hand often dominates knowing that it can take us a long time to learn Henry Newman wrote, “It is the saying of holy my thoughts. The given task is, often, complex, a certain truth or attain a particular virtue. men that, if we wish to be perfect, we have requiring much thought. In this case: fold the These opportunities to grow in holiness and nothing more to do than to perform the ordi- laundry while giving the 3- and 5-year-olds virtue happen within the context of our lives – meaningful ways to help, while keeping the within our particular vocations. In our unique nary duties of the day well.” 1-year-old from knocking over our work. Still, callings, God gives us the opportunity to devel- Through the ordinary duties of the day, God the awareness of the ultimate purpose of the op greater sanctity and practice virtue. offers us ample opportunity to grow in holiness task, however dim, brings with it love and joy For many of us, our vocation is marriage and and develop a special friendship with him. It’s that may otherwise be absent. parenthood, through which God calls us closer up to us to respond. Cathedral Renovation 8 July 14, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic July 14, 2019 9

Renovation elements

 Return tabernacle to original position behind the ;

 Add artwork to the triumphal arch that honors the Church in Oklahoma;

 Add artwork, other elements to create shrine for Bl. Stanley Rother;

 Add new altar, ambo, cathedra and reredos;

 Marbleize columns;

 Paint and update all upper surfaces;

 Improve restrooms, confessionals

Photos Diane Clay/Sooner Catholic.

Restoring Beauty: Renovation of The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help

By Diane Clay painters, electricians, carpenters and other skill workers will new roof and lighting. The Sooner Catholic transform the cathedral into a beautiful beacon of faith, history The current $3 million project will include a new altar, ambo and hope. and reredos that will hold the tabernacle, and a new area dedi- ne of the signature elements of the “One Church, “This project represents who we are as a Catholic people in cated to Blessed Stanley Rother. The original painting of Bless- Many Disciples” campaign is the updating and Oklahoma,” Archbishop Coakley said. “We are blessed to be ed Stanley that was the center of the tapestry unveiled at the renovation of the home parish for the Archdio- a diverse community of faithful that is growing and changing. also will hang in the new space. cese of Oklahoma City – The Cathedral of Our The newly renovated cathedral will help meet these new chal- The parish will fund half of the project through their par- Lady of Perpetual Help. Thanks to the continued lenges and honor the holy men and women who have built this ish-level campaign, with the archdiocese funding the remaining generosityO of parishioners at the cathedral and those who are community of believers and marked the path for our journey.” cost through the overall capital campaign. participating in the campaign throughout the archdiocese, con- The last major renovations of the cathedral were completed To stay updated on campaign projects, go online to archokc. struction has begun. in the late 1970s when the tabernacle was moved, and in 1993 org/campaign. For the next five months, architects, artists, millworkers, when the baptistry was built and the church was fitted with a Diane Clay is editor of the Sooner Catholic. 10 July 14, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic July 14, 2019 11 Mark is No. 2! Or is he? Big message, little gospel

Mark is the smallest of the God-inspired greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barna- and the gospels, and considered by some, but not all bas” (Col 4, 10). cross; a biblical experts, to be the first gospel written. “The chosen one at Babylon sends you greet- clear mes- Pedro A. Moreno, It would take an average reader about an hour ing, as does Mark, my son” (1 Pet. 5, 13). sage to O.P. to read it from beginning to The reason why Mark’s gospel is so short all Chris- Secretariat for end. is threefold. Mark does not spend anytime on tians in Evangelization and It begins with, and almost the infancy or childhood of Jesus; he doesn’t Rome who ends, with a similar state- expand on the resurrection stories; and he at that ment: concentrates on what Jesus does more than on time were “The beginning of the gos- what Jesus said. All this together results in a suffer- pel of Jesus Christ the Son very short gospel of only 11,300 words. Luke’s ing under the emperor’s persecutions. Also, a of God” (Mk 1,1). gospel is almost twice as long. clear reminder to all disciples, of all time, that “When the centurion who Mark wishes to highlight the power and au- following Jesus is not an invitation for a cruise stood facing him saw how thority of Jesus, but, in spite of this, his own or vacation, to follow Jesus means to carry a he breathed his last he said, people do not believe in him. They reject him daily cross. ‘Truly this man was the Son of God!’” (Mk 15, and even his own disciples misunderstand him “He summoned the crowd with his disciples 39) and abandon him at the end when he is tor- and said to them, ‘Whoever wishes to come Jesus Christ our savior and redeemer is tured and killed in the holy city. I always have after me must deny himself, take up his cross, presented as the Son of God, a key theme in been impressed that the biggest declaration of and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his his gospel, to a non-Jewish, gentile, audience. faith in Jesus was not made by a disciple or life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my Mark also is known as John Mark, son of Mary someone else from the Jewish community, but sake and that of the gospel will save it. What of Jerusalem and cousin of . He was by a gentile, the Roman centurion at the foot of profit is there for one to gain the whole world a close collaborator with both Peter and Paul. the cross, “Truly this man was the Son of God!” and forfeit his life? What could one give in Many believe the bulk of his gospel was prob- On a side note, a quirky little factoid re- exchange for his life? Whoever is ashamed of ably taken from Peter himself while in Rome. garding the Gospel of Mark is that he always me and of my words in this faithless and sinful Peter and Mark were very close. seems to be in a rush. He enjoys the use of the generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of “When he realized this, he went to the house word “immediately.” This word rarely is used when he comes in his Father’s glory with the of Mary, the mother of John who is called throughout the rest of the holy Scriptures. holy angels’” (Mk 8, 34-35). Mark” (Acts 12, 12). His gospel also speaks to us of the Kingdom Thank you, Lord, for the Gospel of Mark. “Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you of God, and he connects this to discipleship (Whenever it was written.)

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English I could be combined if qualifications and resume to Fr. John Paul Lewis of academic, social and emotion- Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High met. Send resume and brief state- at [email protected]. al counseling to help ninth grade School is seeking an English I ment of interest to Principal Tim students adjust to their new high teacher. Bachelor’s degree and McFadden at [email protected]. Science, social studies teacher - school environment. This position valid teacher credential required. Yukon also includes working with the ad- At least two years of full-time Lower elementary teachers - St. John Nepomuk team, placement testing teaching experience and Spanish OKC School in Yukon is accepting ap- and overseeing feeder school visits. speaking proficiency preferred. The Catholic School of St. Eu- plications for a certified teaching Send cover letter, resume and tran- Candidates may apply at www. gene is accepting applications for position for the 2019-2020 school script to Principal Morton at cristoreyokc.org. 1st and 2nd grade elementary year. A passionate and energetic [email protected]. teachers for the 2019-2020 school science and social studies teacher Teachers - Kingfisher year. Applicants should hold at is needed for grades 6-8. Send re- Teachers – El Reno Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic least a bachelor’s degree in educa- sume to Natalie Johnson, St. John Sacred Heart Catholic School, School in Kingfisher is accepting tion with state certification. Send Nepomuk Catholic School, 600 S. 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Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 ¡Marcos es el número 2! O quizás no… Descansar, renovar, restaurar Gran mensaje, pequeño evangelio Marcos es el más pequeño de los evange- “Los saluda Aristarco, mi compañero de cruz; un n Oklahoma, el verano significa vacaciones nos ayudan a reenfocarnos. una oportunidad lios inspirados por Dios, y considerado por cárcel, y Marcos, primo de Bernabé, acerca del mensaje calor. Pero, para muchas perso- Nos dan permiso para desconectarnos de para la renovación algunos, pero no todos los expertos bíblicos, cual ya recibieron instrucciones.” (Col 4, 10). claro para Pedro A. Moreno, nas, el verano también es cuan- los horarios ordinarios y las responsabil- espiritual que como el primer evangelio escrito. Le tomaría a “Los saluda la comunidad que Dios ha con- todos los O.P. do esperamos unas muy antic- idades del trabajo y el comercio. ¡Imagín- nuestros corazones un lector promedio alrededor de una hora leer- gregado en Babilonia, también los saluda mi cristia- Secretariado de Evangelización y ipadasE vacaciones. Si eso significa pasar ense unas vacaciones en las que nos da- anhelan. Una pere- lo de principio a fin. hijo Marcos.” (1 Pe. 5, 13). nos en Catequesis tiempo en uno de nuestros hermosos lagos mos permiso incluso para desconectarnos grinación es un viaje Comienza, y casi termi- La razón por la que el evangelio de Marcos es Roma que na, con una declaración tan corto es triple. Marcos no pasa tiempo en la de Oklahoma, un viaje a las montañas, la de nuestros teléfonos inteligentes, tabletas sagrado emprendi- en ese playa o simplemente pasar tiempo en casa y computadoras portátiles! (¿Parece im- de fe similar: infancia o niñez de Jesús; no amplía las histo- do en fe a un lugar momento con la familia y los amigos, nuestro tiempo posible? “¡Para Dios, nada es imposible!” Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley “Este es el comienzo rias de la resurrección; y se concentra más en sagrado asociado estaban sufriendo bajo las persecuciones del de vacaciones es precioso. Lucas 1:37) con un santo o uno de la Buena Nueva de lo que Jesús hace y poco en lo que Jesús dijo. Jesucristo Hijo de Dios.” emperador. Además, un claro recordatorio para La tradición hebrea del sábado y nuestra Desconectarse de la tecnología y las redes de los misterios de nuestra rica fe católica. Todo esto en conjunto resulta en un evangelio (Mc 1,1). muy corto de solo 11,300 palabras. El evange- todos los discípulos, de todos los tiempos, de tradición cristiana del Día del Señor nos sociales de vez en cuando revela la verdad No es necesario ir a Tierra Santa, Roma recuerdan la importancia del descanso y el liberadora de que el mundo va bien sin “Al mismo tiempo el lio de Lucas es casi el doble de largo. que seguir a Jesús no es una invitación para o Santiago de Compostela para disfrutar ocio. Jesús dice: “El sábado ha sido hecho nosotros. Cómo liberarnos de descubrir capitán romano que Marcos desea resaltar el poder y la autoridad unas vacaciones en un crucero o un pasadía de la experiencia de una peregrinación. para el hombre” (Mc 2, 27). Dios manda que no necesitamos estar en control todo el estaba frente a Jesús, al de Jesús, pero, a pesar de esto, los seguidores en el campo, seguir a Jesús significa llevar una Tenemos lugares sagrados mucho más al descanso del sábado no porque él lo tiempo. ¡Qué liberador saber que “Solo Dios ver cómo había expirado, de Jesús no creen en él. Lo rechazan e inclu- cruz diaria. cercanos a casa, a solo un día en carro. necesite, sino porque nosotros lo necesi- es Dios y nosotros no somos dios!” dijo: ‘Verdaderamente este hombre era hijo de so sus propios discípulos lo malinterpretan “Luego Jesús llamó a sus discípulos y a toda ¿Por qué no hacer una peregrinación a tamos. Lo necesitamos para ayudarnos a Tomar tiempo para alejarnos de nues- Dios.’” (Mc 15, 39) y lo abandonan al final cuando es torturado la gente y les dijo: ‘El que quiera seguirme, que sitios cercanos asociados con la vida del recordar quiénes somos y quién es Dios. tras rutinas y actividades excesivamente Jesucristo, nuestro salvador y redentor se y asesinado en la Ciudad Santa. Siempre me renuncie a sí mismo, tome su cruz y me siga. Beato Stanley Rother, como Okarche o su Ya sea que tomemos nuestro descanso programadas nos ayudan a ver nuestras presenta como el Hijo de Dios, un tema clave ha impresionado que la mayor declaración de Pues el que quiera asegurar su vida la perderá, sepulcro en el cementerio Resurrection en nuestro día santo semanal (el Día del vidas y apreciar las relaciones de nuevas en su evangelio, a una audiencia no judía, los fe en Jesús no fue hecha por un discípulo u y el que sacrifique su vida por mí y por el Evan- Memorial en Oklahoma City? Señor), o durante unas vacaciones an- maneras, incluida nuestra relación con gentiles. Marcos también es conocido como otra persona de la comunidad judía, sino por gelio, la salvará. ¿De qué le sirve a uno si ha El tiempo libre y el descanso nos ayudan Juan Marcos, hijo de María de Jerusalén y uales o un retiro espiritual, el descanso Dios. Esto puede ser tan simple como un gentil, el centurión romano al pie de la ganado el mundo entero, pero se ha destruido está destinado a ser restaurativo. El ocio sentarse en el patio, ir de picnic, trabajar a despertar para asombrarnos y ayudar- primo de Bernabé. Fue un colaborador cercano cruz: “Verdaderamente este hombre era hijo de a sí mismo? ¿Qué podría dar para rescatarse es una experiencia humana buena y nece- en el jardín o pasear tranquilamente por nos a ser más conscientes de la misericor- tanto con Pedro como con Pablo. Muchos creen Dios.” a sí mismo? Yo les aseguro: si alguno se saria. el bosque o bajo las estrellas en nuestro dia y la bondad de Dios en nuestras vidas. que la mayor parte de su evangelio fue prob- En una nota al margen, un pequeño y pe- Por supuesto, también hay un elemento propio vecindario. Rezo para que tomes tiempo para exper- ablemente tomado del mismo Pedro mientras culiar hecho relacionado con el Evangelio de avergüenza de mí y de mis palabras en medio sagrado. Como dice el salmista: “Paren y Tal vez en lugar de unas vacaciones, una imentar el poder restaurador del descanso estaba en Roma. Pedro y Marcos fueron amigos Marcos es que siempre parece tener prisa. Él de esta generación adúltera y pecadora, tam- reconozcan que soy Dios” (Sal 46, 11). Las peregrinación espiritual proporcionaría relajado este verano. muy cercanos. disfruta el uso de palabras como “inmediato” bién el Hijo del Hombre se avergonzará de él “Pedro se orientó y fue a casa de María, o “inmediatamente”. Palabras que rara vez se cuando venga con la Gloria de su Padre rodea- madre de Juan, llamado también Marcos, usan en el resto de las Sagradas Escrituras. do de sus santos ángeles.’” (Mc 8, 34-38). donde muchos estaban reunidos en oración.” Su evangelio también nos habla del Reino Gracias, Señor, por el Evangelio de Marcos. (Hechos 12, 12). de Dios, y lo conecta con el discipulado y la (Cuandoquiera que fuera escrito.)

Papa nombra a 7 mujeres como miembros de una congregación para religiosos

Por Cindy Wooden la Compañía de Nuestra Señora, y Olga CIUDAD DEL VATICANO – El Krizova, direc- papa Francisco nombró a seis tora general de superioras de órdenes religio- los Voluntarias sas de mujeres, una mujer laica de Don Bosco, un grupo de consagrada y el superior de los personas laicas Hermanos de la Doctrina Cristiana consagradas. de La Salle para ser miembros de El herma- pleno derecho de la Congregación no Robert I. a Para enviar fotos, información para los Institutos de Vida Consa- Shieler, nor- sobre eventos o ideas de historias que grada y Sociedades de Vida Apos- teamericano, pueden ser publicadas, envíe un correo tólica. superior de electrónico a [email protected]. Anteriormente, los miembros Oh Dios, los Hermanos habían sido siempre hombres: que otorgaste al de la Doctrina cardenales, unos cuantos obispos beato Stanley, Cristiana de La y varios sacerdotes que eran supe- presbítero, Salle, también Lea la nueva carta pastoral riores de grandes órdenes religio- corazón de del Arzobispo Coakley fue nombrado sas de hombres. pastor y fidelidad La nueva carta pas- miembro de la Los nombres de las mujeres de mártir; toral del Arzobispo congregación, nombradas por el papa fueron concédenos, por Coakley, “¡Vayan y junto con los anunciados por el Vaticano el su intercesión, Hagan Discípulos! superiores 8 de julio: la hermana Kathleen que la humildad Construyendo una generales de Appler, norteamericana, supe- del rebaño Cultura de Conversión los jesuitas, los riora de las Hijas de la Caridad; llegue hasta donde y Discipulado para scalabrinianos, Yvonne Reungoat, superior de las le ha precedido la la Arquidiócesis de los carmeli- Foto Paul Jeffrey/CNS fortaleza del Pastor. Oklahoma City”, pre- Hermanas Salesianas; Francoise tas descalzos, Por nuestro Señor senta la visión de la Massy, superiora de las Hermanas agustinos, Jesucristo. Arquidiócesis hasta Misioneras Franciscanas de María; capuchinos y el bién incluía a cinco obispos y la Familia y la Vida; Luis Ladaria el 2030. Lea la carta Luigia Coccia, superiora de las abad presiden- cuatro cardenales: los cardenales Ferrer, prefecto de la Congregación o descargue una Hermanas Combonianas; Simona te de la Congregación Benedictina copia en archokc. Brambilla, superiora de las Her- de Subiaco Cassinese. Angelo De Donatis, vicario papal para la Doctrina de la Fe, y Ricar- org/2030. manas Misioneras de la Consola- La lista de nuevos miembros de Roma; Kevin J. Farrell, prefec- do Blázquez Pérez de Valladolid, ta; Rita Calvo Sanz, superiora de anunciada por el Vaticano tam- to del Dicasterio para los Laicos, España. 14 July 14, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic July 14, 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.

Free Rother museum tour wellness through a Christian world July ular Carmelites meets monthly 29 Feast of St. Martha. 5 Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major. The Heritage Gallery at the Cath- view. Camp is led by staff and local at Little Flower, OKC. Call Vicky 14 St. Kateri celebration, 10:30 Caudell, (405) 637-4611. 30 Feast of St. . olic Pastoral Center, 7501 North- Catholic school teachers, and will a.m. at St. Gregory’s Abbey, 5 “Marriage Mondays” 7 p.m. - 9 west Expressway, presents “The combine sport, virtue, teamwork Shawnee. 22 Feast of St. . 31 Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola. p.m. in Marian Hall, St. John Shepherd Cannot Run: A Retro- and spiritual growth in an uplift- Nepomuk, Yukon. spective on the Life of Bl. Stanley ing environment. Activities include 14 Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 23 Feast of St. Bridget. August Rother.” The free exhibit is open sports-based games, swimming, p.m., St. , 100 6 Feast of the Transfiguration of 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday-Fri- prayer, crafts and faith studies. Stinson St., Norman. 24 Feast of St. Sharbel Makhluf. 1 Feast of St. . the Lord. day. Special tours arranged by Camp is July 15-19, grades: 1-5, calling (405) 721-5651, Ext. 141. $125 for SFFLC members and 15 Feast of St. . 25 Feast of St. James. 1 Assembly of Catholic Professionals 7 Feast of St. Cajetan. luncheon with Carolyn Woo at the $150 for non-members. Visit www. encouraging,” he concluded, St. Sebastian’s summer camp, 25 Bingo at St. James, 6:30 p.m., Downtown Petroleum Club in OKC. 7 Feast of St. Sixtus II and Com- Rother Feast Day at sfflc.com/st-sebastians or call 15 Are you listening? “that you have five young men July 15-19. Call (405) 840-1817. S.W. 41 and McKinley Ave., OKC. panions. Resurrection Cemetery (405) 840-1817. Space limited. in Oklahoma. We all can be 2 Feast of St. Eusebius of Vercelli. Resurrection Memorial Cemetery Feast of St. Dominic. By Sally Crowe Nash hopeful of the life to come in 16 Feast of Our Lady of Mount 26 Feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne. 8 is extending visiting hours for the Priesthood Ordination re-broad- 2 Feast of St. Peter Julian Eymard. the Church, looking forward, Carmel. feast day of Bl. Stanley Rother. Bl. cast 27 Extended visiting hours for the 8 Archbishop’s Dinner for Semi- with the next generation. It’s Stanley is interred at the ceme- Oklahoma Catholic Radio will Archbishop Coakley not- 17 Suicide grief support group, 6:30 feast day of Bl. Stanley Rother at 2 Come and See weekend Aug. 2-4, narian Education, 6:30 p.m. OKC tery’s chapel awaiting construction re-broadcast the Priesthood Ordi- ed it. Even The Oklahoman refreshing that we have five, p.m. - 7:30 p.m., St. Francis, Resurrection Memorial Cemetery, St. Gregory’s Abbey, Shawnee. Reg- Golf and Country Club. of the Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine. nation at 2 p.m. July 27 and July found it newsworthy. Oklaho- eager, young men dedicating 1901 N.W. 18, OKC. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. July 27-28. ister at [email protected]. 8 St. Ann’s Ministry for Pregnancy The chapel, located in the middle 28 on network stations, including ma Catholic Radio considered their lives to Jesus Christ and 27 Audio CD signing with Fr. Don 2 First Friday Sacred Heart Mass at and Infant Loss, 6:30 p.m. - 8 of the cemetery at 7801 Northwest 97.3 FM in OKC and 88.3 FM in the June 29 ordination of five his Church.” 17 Monthly Novena to the Infant Jesus. Monday-Friday following Wolf, 10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. at St. the CPC. Exposition of the Blessed p.m., St. John House, Expressway or 7500 W. Britton Lawton. Check okcr.org for more seminarians, William Banows- Father Macario Martinez, assistant pastor at Saint Noon Mass, Saturday following 5 Thomas More Bookstore, OKC. Sacrament 5:30 p.m.; reconcilia- Edmond. Contact (405) 340- Rd., will be open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. stations or to listen online. ky, Zachary Boazman, John tion prior to 7 p.m. Mass. 0691, Ext. 197. Charles Borromeo, was one p.m. Mass, and Sunday follow- on Saturday, July 27, and Sun- Herrera, Alexander Kroll and 27 Presentation with Fr. Don Wolf of many brother priests in ing 11 a.m. Mass. day, July 28. Quo Vadis Days 2019 Jerome Krug to the priesthood on Bl. Stanley Rother’s “Last Trip 3 Knights of Columbus Retreat with 9 Feast of St. Benedicta of the attendance to witness the or- Quo Vadis Days is a retreat significant for our listeners. 18 Feast of St. Camillus de Lellis. Home,” 6:15 p.m. at Holy Trinity, speaker Fr. Phil Creider at the Cross. dination. He was gratified that A Last Look In the Light July 28-31 for young men in high Consequently, on July 27 and Okarche. CPC. Contact Zink, (405) so many alumni of Conception 314-4120. 10 Feast of St. Lawrence. Fr. Don Wolf will be at St. Thom- school and college at Our Lady of 28, Saturday and Sunday, 18 Charismatic Catholic prayer Seminary (his alma mater) Bl. Stanley Rother Rosary Run, as More Bookstore 10 a.m. - 11:15 Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp. OKCR will broadcast the ordi- meeting, 7 p.m., CPC. Contact 27 were there to celebrate with 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. begins at St. An- 3 GOLD First Saturday Family FUN- 10 Day of Reflection for people who a.m. July 27 signing his re-re- The goal is to challenge young men nation at 2 p.m. Elaine, (405) 358-3610, ccrpray- the new priests. [email protected]. drew, Moore, and ends at Resur- raiser, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., St. John teach, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. at St. leased audio CD, “A Last Look In to ask the fundamental question, While discussing the plans “Three of them graduated rection Cemetery, OKC. Paul II Dwelling, 4113 S. Eastern Gregory’s Abbey, Shawnee. the Light.” The CD includes 15 “quo vadis” or “where are you for airing this important Ave., Moore. from Conception, so it was 20 Feast of St. Apollonaris. additional minutes from origi- going?” The retreat will help equip event, board member Deacon 28 Bl. Stanley Rother Feast Day. 10 St. Joseph Orphanage reunion, nal material and a new mastered them with the tools and oppor- like a Conception reunion,” 4 St. Secular 11 a.m. - 2p.m. at Trinity Gar- Larry Sousa reflected on how Father Macario said. 20 The Lay Missionaries of Charity, soundtrack. Cost $10. tunities to prayerfully discern the Secular (Lay) Order of St. 28 Extended visiting hours for the Franciscan Fraternity of Greater dens, 3825 N.W. 19, OKC. the day had impacted him Because of OKCR, news and God’s will for their lives to be the Teresa of Calcutta, meeting at feast day of Bl. Stanley Rother at OKC meeting, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., St. personally. events important to Okla- Anthony Hospital, 1000 N. Lee. The Red Plains Benedictine Ob- Last Trip Home the Church and the world St. Ann Retirement Center, OKC. Resurrection Memorial Cemetery, 10 “As these men received their Contact (316) 558-0422. lates of Mt. St. Scholastica, Noon Fr. Don Wolf will present a need them to be. Space is limited. homans are highlighted and Mass 9:30 a.m.; meeting 10 a.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. , I thought about - 2:30 p.m., Rm. A/B, St. Charles program on Bl. Stanley Rother’s Register at qvdays.org or call the made accessible, like this Contact Toni Harrelson, (405) what a privilege it is to be a 28 Quo Vadis Days 2019, July 28-31 4 Meeting of the Third Order (Lay) Borromeo, 5024 N. Grove Ave. “Last Trip Home,” recounting Bl. vocations office at (405) 721-9351. upcoming broadcast. Even if 341-2199. deacon. For one thing, I was we were not able to attend the at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catho- Dominicans, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., St. Contact (405) 635-5665. Stanley Rother’s last trip to Okla- Monica, Edmond. Call John Mc- right up front. You could say I ordination at Saint Mark on The OKC Community of Sec- lic Camp. homa in 1981 to see family and Bingo at St. James Clernon, (405) 313-6611. had a ringside seat!” his cousin Don Wolf ordained a Bingo at St. James, 41st and S. June 29, we can share in the He continued, “This was priest. Program begins at 6:15 McKinley in OKC, will be held July celebration of the fulfillment on the Feast of Saints Peter p.m. in the parish hall following 5 25, $10 all games, door prizes, of these vocations via Catholic and Paul. It brought back p.m. vigil Mass at Holy Trinity in reasonably priced food and en- radio on July 27 and July 28. memories of my own ordina- Okarche. Copies available for Fr. try for 50” TV which will be given Find stations or listen online Wolf to sign. CDs $10. away in October. Food at 5:45 tion, 41 years ago. I find it at okcr.org. KOFC.ORG/JOINUS p.m., Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds join us online today Rosary Run for charitable services. Join us The second annual Bl. Stanley Oklahoma Catholic Radio Stations Rother Rosary Run is 9 a.m. – 1 Assembly of Catholic Contact me today KKNG 97.3 FM KPIM 94.9 FM p.m. July 27. The “run” begins at Professionals luncheon Get connected OKC Tulsa through e memebrship to learn more: St. Andrew in Moore and ends at The Assembly of Catholic Pro- - KMAC 90.3 FM - Antlers KPIM 102.9 FM - Broken Arrow To The Largest Resurrection Cemetery in OKC. fessionals luncheon is at 11 a.m. KFWG 98.3 FM - Clinton KSMJ 100.9 FM - Edmond The traveling Rosary will stop at Aug. 1 at the Downtown Petroleum KPFS 100.7 FM - Elk City KOEG 88.3 FM - Lawton Listen online at KIOP 88.3 FM - Prague KEUC 104.9 FM - Ringwood Catholic five locations. Lunch at the Cath- Club in OKC. The guest speaker is KOGD 107.1 FM - Shawnee KFPP 93.3 FM - Woodward olic Pastoral Center $8.50 pp. All Carolyn Woo. Register at archokc. www.OKCR.org KHDD 99.3 FM - Spanish in OKC KRGU 97.7 FM - Spanish in Del City donations sent to St. James in org/acp. Contact (405) 709-2745, Brotherhood Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala. Visit [email protected]. www.therothermen.com. Knights of Columbus retreat Midwest Catholic Family p.m. Aug. 10 at St. Gregory’s Ab- Rother documentary, The retreat is open to all Cath- Conference bey in Shawnee. Cost is $30 and beatification available on DVD olics on Aug. 3 at the Catholic The 20th annual Midwest Cath- includes lunch. Registration limit- The DVD set of the Beatification Pastoral Center. Fr. Phil Creider, olic Family Conference is Aug. ed to 40. Contact (405) 878-5656, Mass of Bl. Stanley Rother and the a priest for 42 years, including 20 2-4 at the Century II Convention [email protected]. official award-winning documen- years as a chaplain in the U.S. Na- tary, “An Ordinary Martyr,” are vy-Marines, will present “Following Center, 225 W. Douglas Ave., in available online at blessedstanley- God: The Desert Path.” The full- Wichita. The theme is “My Soul St. Joseph Orphanage reunion Kevin Pierce rother.org. Click on Store or call day event includes Mass, break- Magnifies the Lord.” Visit catholic- The 7th annual reunion of (405) 721-5651, Ext. 114. fast, coffee, snacks. Lunch $20 pp. familyconference.org. former residents and staff mem- General Agent Contact Michael Zink at (405) 314- bers of St. Joseph Orphanage in Catholic summer camp 4120, [email protected]. Send Seminarian dinner Bethany and St. Joseph Children’s 877-707-0752 Registration is open for Our check to Michael Zink KofC, 14616 The 2019 Archbishop’s Dinner Home in OKC will be 11 a.m. - [email protected] Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Collingwood Ln., Edmond 73013. for Seminarian Education, benefit- 2p.m. Aug. 10 at Trinity Gardens, Camp. Camp is for students in ing the St. John Vianney Endow- Garvey Room, 3825 N.W. 19 in grades 4-12. Register at archokc. Family FUNraiser ment for Seminarian Education is OKC. All former residents, staff org/camp or call (405) 721-9220. The GOLD First Saturday Family at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Oklaho- and their families and friends FUNraiser is Aug. 3 at the St. John ma City Golf and Country Club. are invited. Bring old photos and St. Sebastian’s Summer Camp Paul II Dwelling, 4113 S. Eastern memories to share. Lunch at St. Sebastian’s is hosted by Ave. in Moore. Piano recital 3 p.m.; Day of Reflection Noon. Admission free. RSVP by 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 the Santa Fe Family Life Center Mary Poppins and Bert 4 p.m. – 5 A Day of Reflection for people Aug. 5 to Jane Moon at jmoon@ designed to promote health and p.m. Contact (405) 778-1107. who teach will be 8:30 a.m. – 3 ccaokc.org or (405) 526-2308. 16 July 14, 2019 Sooner Catholic

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as priests of Jesus Christ,” Archbishop Coakley said during his homily. Archbishop Coakley assigned the five new priests to serve as associate at parishes around the archdiocese. Two of the priests – Father Banowsky and Father Krug – will serve in Oklahoma this summer before returning to Rome. The assignments are:  Father Banowsky – Christ the King, Oklahoma City;  Father Krug – The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Oklahoma City;  Father Herrera – Saint and Saint Gregory, Enid;  Father Kroll – Saint John, Edmond;  Father Boazman – Saint Mary, Ponca City, Saint Francis, Newkirk. Ordination is the sac- rament in which a man becomes a deacon, priest or bishop by the laying on Fr. Jerome Krug, Fr. Alex Kroll, Fr. John Herrera, Fr. Zak Boazman and Fr. William Banowsky. Photos Steve of hands and the invocation of Sisney and Diane Clay/Sooner Catholic. the Holy Spirit. There are three levels in the Sacrament of Holy Orders: diaconate (deacon), presbyterate (priest) and episco- pate (bishop). The Rite of Ordination to the Priesthood includes various ritual gestures rich in meaning and history, including prostration before God while the litany of the saints is chanted, laying on of hands, anointing with Sacred Chrism, giving of the chalice and paten, and the sign of peace. In order to be ordained to the priesthood, a man has to engage in a challenging pro- gram of priestly formation that lasts from five to nine years, depending upon his background and the semi- nary he attends. There are three levels of semi- nary: high school, college/ pre-theology and theology. Priestly formation in sem- inaries is designed around four pillars of formation: hu- man, spiritual, intellectual and pastoral formation. In addition to the academic coursework and gaining important pastoral skills, seminarians participate in a full schedule of spiritual activities such as daily Mass, Liturgy of the Hours (Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer), spiritual direction and retreats. During the ordination ceremony, diocesan priests make two promises – lifelong celiba- cy and obedience to the bishop. It is expect- ed that diocesan priests will lead a life of simplicity consistent with the people they serve. “Let your people, especially the young, see and experience the joy you have in serving the Lord and giving yourself, even heroically, in love for his people,” Archbishop Coakley said. “Strive to bring the faithful together into one family, so that you may lead them to God the Father through Christ in the Holy Spirit. Be a man of commu- nion, a man of the Church, a man of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Keep always before your eyes the example of the Good Shepherd who came not to be served but to serve, to seek out and save what was lost.” Diane Clay is editor of the Sooner Catholic.