Sooner Catholic soonercatholic.org June 6, 2021 archokc.org Go Make Disciples 2021 Ardmore’s St. Mary to celebrate Feast of Sooner Catholic Communications Corpus Christi with outdoor Mass Appeal By Charles Albert Ardmore, all other weekend Masses Tate, secretary. “It will be The Sooner Catholic will be cancelled so all parishioners a wonderful opportunity to come to- Dear brothers and sisters may unite for a huge parish out- gether as one after the challenging in Christ, Saint Mary in door Mass and picnic. year we all have experienced.” Ardmore will be celebrating the “I am so excited to celebrate Mass The parish will host spiritual time Staying in touch with Feast of Corpus Christi in a very outdoors and look forward to enjoy- together, a good meal and games each other and our faith different way on June 6. ing fellowship with all of our pa- during this past year was At 10 a.m. at Regional Park in rishioners at the picnic,” said Patty continued on page 5 paramount to the well-being of our families and for the preservation of our sense of community and Church. Rachel’s Vineyard offers The Communications Office for the archdiocese played a major part in our post-abortion healing success as we used new avenues to bring the Good By Eliana Tedrow News of Jesus Christ to the The Sooner Catholic people of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Please consider a gift to the 2021 Sooner Catholic achel’s Vineyard, a Communications Appeal worldwide ministry of and help us continue to Priests for Life, offers provide up-to-date news, a healing first step for timely information and women and men who crucial formation across have been involved in various communications abortion. platforms for the people of RThe weekend-long retreat provides the archdiocese. opportunities for discussions, spiritual exercises, prayer and reflection. Com- Sincerely yours in Christ, bined with the Sacrament of Reconcilia- tion, a memorial service honoring their child(ren), and a Mass of Resurrection, this confidential weekend opens the door for participants to experience God’s love, forgiveness and compassion. Most Rev. Paul S. Coakley Because of the emotional numbness Archbishop of Oklahoma City and secrecy that often surrounds an abortion experience, conflicting emotions both during and after the event may re- Find more information main unresolved. These buried feelings on the back page of this can surface later and may be symptoms issue! of post-abortion trauma. A Rachel’s Vineyard retreat is an opportunity to examine one’s abortion experience, identify ways loss has im- pacted one’s life, past and present, and acknowledge unresolved post-abortion pastoral care and faith-based outreach programs. feelings. Sally Crowe Nash, co-coordinator of Rachel’s Vine- Two local retreats are offered annually, one in En- yard in Oklahoma City, began her work in 2010 after glish and one in Spanish, including access to a li- she said she was inspired by reading an article on the censed counselor and priest on-site as part of the courage of its founder, Dr. Theresa Burke. program. “I think the most important thing to communicate to Currently, Rachel’s Vineyard has grown to more people is that the Rachel’s Vineyard ministry is about than 1,000 retreats annually, is held in 49 states and restoration. It is a beginning of healing that is not just 70 countries, with for women, but for anyone who has been involved in many new sites in abortion.” RACHEL’S VINEYARD development. Nash said many people suffer long-term damage According to from abortion, which is a solution to pregnancy they their national are told is convenient, maybe expedient at the time, (405) 438-0265 website, Rachel’s but oftentimes leads to regret with long-standing con- Toll-free (877) 476-3463 Vineyard healing sequences. [email protected] models are used “This is a very Christian, Catholic way of approach- rachelsvineyard.org by mental health ing (healing after abortion). Everyone can receive professionals, forgiveness from Jesus; that is the real heart of the English retreat – June 15-20 post-abortion message.” Spanish retreat – Oct. 29-31 ministries, crisis Catholic Pastoral Center pregnancy centers, continued on page 7 2 June 6, 2021 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic June 6, 2021 3

Put Out Into the Deep Archbishop Coakley’s statement Luke 5:4 Find more news on the on the 100th anniversary of the The : website Tulsa Race Massacre The By Sooner Catholic Staff “On June 1, 1921, 34 square blocks of still profoundly affects our culture and con- Additional coverage of Tulsa’s prosperous Greenwood community tinues to harm its victims and corrupt the Church and archdiocesan were reduced to rubble when thousands of souls of those in whom it lodges. We must As we come out of the COVID desert and re- also to assist us in the news and events, only on white citizens – absorbed by hate and in- seek a conversion of heart and recognize turn to more normal routines, I thought it might process of conversion soonercatholic.org. tent on destruction – stormed the neighbor- our neighbors as brothers and sisters who be timely to offer reflections on the Precepts of and sanctification hoods at the sound of a whistle, looting and Christ calls us to love as he loves us. the Church. These precepts (think “guardrails”) begun in Baptism. The a For all peoples of the burning homes and businesses, and kid- Let us pray that Jesus provides the grace that I have reflected upon in my last two col- Sacrament of Recon- Archbishop Paul S. Coakley earth. May the grace of napping, terrorizing and killing hundreds we need to overcome the evil of racism and umns, highlight the connection between living ciliation reconciles forgiveness and the peace of of innocent African American men, women to build a just society, so that prejudice an upright moral life and the spiritual strength us with God and the Christ take the place of the and children – among them prominent and animosity will no longer infect our we draw from the Church’s liturgy and sacra- Church, but it also provides the healing grace sins of hatred and oppres- bankers, business owners and doctors. minds or hearts but will be replaced with ments. and remedies we need to overcome the harmful sion. We pray to the Lord. a love that respects the dignity of every As the Compendium of the Catechism of the and even deadly effects of sin. It strengthens us Lord, hear our prayer. As we reflect on this act of violence in our Catholic Church puts it, “The five Precepts of the and keeps us vigilant in our battle against temp- state 100 years later, the scourge of racism human person.” Church are meant to guarantee for the faith- tation and human weakness. a The Secular Discalced ful the indispensable minimum in the spirit of There are, of course, different degrees of sin Carmelites of the Blessed Vir- prayer, the sacramental life, moral commitment depending on their gravity and effects. Venial sin gin Mary of Mt. Carmel and and growth in the love of God and neighbor” damages our relationship with God and weakens St. Teresa of Avila, Oklahoma (431). The second and third Precepts of the our resolve against further sin. Mortal sin, as the City community, will have a With praise and thanksgiving to the Church, which concern our reception of the name implies, is deadly. It is a grave violation of retreat, “St. Joseph Protector BMCHS announces 2021 Eternal Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation) and the God’s law, robbing the soul of divine charity and of Carmel” 8:30 a.m. - Noon you are formally invited to attend Eucharist, clearly set such minimum standards. destroying the life of grace within us. June 19 at Little Flower Distinguished Alumni of the Year We cannot neglect these without seriously hin- In order to commit a mortal sin, three elements Catholic Church in the Cen- dering our progress in the Christian life. In this must be present: the act or omission must be tro Guadalupano building article I’ll reflect on the second precept. grave, we must know it is gravely wrong and we behind the church, 1125 S. The Ordination Bishop McGuinness Catholic High sented to someone who could not be The second Precept of the Church states, “You must choose to do it anyway. All three elements Walker Ave. in Oklahoma School awarded David Chansolme, more deserving, especially during the shall confess your sins at least once a year” are required. City. Conference speaker is to the Sacred Order M.D., a 1989 gradu- last year,” said Carly (CCC 2042). This precept is aimed particularly at In order to be forgiven, we must have genu- Fr. Luis Gerardo Belmonte ate, with its Distin- Wilson, President of the those who are conscious of grave sin so that they ine sorrow for our sins, turn away from them Luna, O.C.D. Visitors who of the Priesthood guished Alumni of the Bishop McGuinness can be properly disposed and worthy to receive and turn again to God. This means we also will are interested in the charism of Year Award during Alumni Executive Com- the Eucharist (in accord with the third precept). resolve to avoid such sins in the future. Those of Carmel are welcome. Con- the 2021 Commence- mittee. “David Chan- The question arises: Is once a year enough? Re- who have committed mortal sin must receive the tact Letty Silva, O.C.D.S., at Jonathan Brannon Lepak ment Ceremony on solme has demonstrat- call that these precepts are concerned with the Sacrament of Penance and be reconciled to God (405) 706-4817, or Susan May 19. ed Bishop McGuinness “indispensable minimum.” and the Church before receiving the Eucharist Staudt, O.C.D.S. at (405) The award was Catholic High School’s through the imposition of hands and As our response to the love and mercy of God, again. This is the heart of the second Precept of 473-6328. the invocation of the Holy Spirit by established 22 years mission statement: ‘to we Christians should never be satisfied with the the Church. Those who receive the Most Holy ago to recognize out- be a person for others,’ THE MOST REVEREND PAUL S. COAKLEY minimum. Through Baptism we all are called Body and Blood of Christ while in mortal sin standing alumni and a million times over.” archBishop of okLahoma city to become saints and ought to be striving after compound their sin by committing a sacrilege. their commitment to Dr. Chansolme whatever will lead us toward greater holiness Given the importance of this Sacrament, the the goals and objec- serves as medical on and deeper friendship with God. Church’s pastors have a serious obligation to tives of BMCHS. It director of infection Saturday, the Twenty-Sixth of June Frequent reception of the Sacrament of Pen- teach and preach about the importance of the highlights the im- prevention at Integris ance is a necessary remedy for sin and an Sacrament of Penance and to be generous in Two Thousand and Twenty One portance of what it Health and advised effective means to help us grow in holiness. making it available to the faithful. at ten o’clock in the morning means to be a person Archbishop Coakley The frequency will vary from person to person Whether as the necessary means of reconcilia- at @archokc for others through and archdiocesan staff depending on their history and their habits, tion for those who have committed grave sin, or their actions not only on protocols during the The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help but I recommend monthly confession as a good as a spiritual remedy for those advancing in the David Chansolme, M.D. in the Irish commu- pandemic. 3214 N. Lake Avenue rhythm for most Catholics. way of discipleship toward the path of holiness, Archdiocese of nity, but also in their Dr. Chansolme sup- The Sacrament of Reconciliation is given to us the Sacrament of Penance is a privileged mo- Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, OK community and church. ports many causes and often does so by the Lord not only to prepare us for a worthy ment of encounter with the mercy of God. What “This year’s alumni award is pre- anonymously. Live-stream on Facebook, YouTube Live and archokc.org/live and fruitful reception of Holy Communion, but a precious gift! Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City

Holy Spirit, you blessed the first Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar disciples with the power to spread God’s love Rother shrine update The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s calendar. throughout the world. Give us a new power to The dome for the June 6 – Feast of Corpus Christi Mass, 11 a.m., Corpus Christi, OKC proclaim your word shrine is going up June 8 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, Catholic Pastoral Center through our own unique fast! Construction June 8 – USCCB Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism virtual meeting, 1 p.m. gifts and through the crews hope to place June 8 – Archdiocesan Finance Committee meeting, 2 p.m., CPC channels of clear the dome onto the June 10 – Senior Staff meeting, 10 a.m., CPC communication. church in August. June 10 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC Make us willing to Follow the June 10 – Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine Building Committee meeting, 2 p.m., CPC receive that word as it Blessed Stan- June 10 – Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine Board meeting, 3 p.m., CPC enters our daily lives. ley Rother June 11 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC Bless all who use their Shrine page th June 12 – Mass and Celebration for 125 Anniversary, 10 a.m., St. Joseph, Norman talents in the field of on Facebook June 15 – Presbyteral Council meeting, 9:30 a.m., CPC communications. to stay up-to- June 15 – USCCB Divine Worship Committee virtual meeting, Noon Guide those who send out date. June 15 – USCCB Religious Liberty Committee virtual meeting, 5:30 p.m. the message and those who June 16 – USCCB Region X virtual meeting, 10:30 a.m. receive it, so that all people June 16 – USCCB Spring Plenary Assembly virtual meeting, 1:30 p.m. may come to know your June 17 – Senior Staff meeting, 10 a.m., CPC truth and be renewed June 17 – USCCB Spring Plenary Assembly virtual meeting, Noon by your love. June 17 – Catholic Benefits Association Board virtual meeting, 6 p.m. Amen. June 18 – USCCB Spring Plenary Assembly virtual meeting, Noon 4 June 6, 2021 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic June 6, 2021 5 All Saints Catholic School teacher nominated for national history award

By Jolene Schonchin History Day organization for 20 years and was across the country had to utilize modern com- The Sooner Catholic nominated by her colleagues within the group. munication technologies to conduct remote, “Pam is a great junior high teacher! She in-person and hybrid classes. The National Most Reverend knows how to make her class enjoyable and History Day awards ceremony took place on rigorous at the same time, June 19. Paul S. Coakley Pamela Brown, a teacher at All Saints Cath- olic School in Norman, has been nominated for and the students and par- Brown explained she Archbishop of Oklahoma City the Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award ents love her for that,” said loves the fact she could Publisher in the junior division of the National History Dana Wade, principal of express her faith with Day Contest. All Saints Catholic School. the students at All Saints Diane Clay This dedicated educator has been teaching “Pam has a warm and School, and incorporate it Editor for 35 years, having taught in Noble for 11 beautiful spirit. Her in her daily school lessons. years, before going to All Saints. expectations for student Her ideas on teaching and National History Day is a nonprofit organiza- progress are high, and her history also are a part of Dana Attocknie tion based in College Park, Md., which seeks students continually strive her faith and she can con- Managing Editor to improve the teaching and learning of histo- to meet them.” nect the two. ry. Qualifications for this prestigious national Brown said she was very She added her goal is award are for a teacher who demonstrates a surprised and excited to not to just teach them his- Volume 43, Number 11 commitment to engaging students in histori- receive the prestigious tory, but teach them how cal learning through innovative use of primary national award. to learn more about histo- sources, implementation of active learning “I could not believe it!” Pamela Brown ry, how to learn the skills, Sooner Catholic Newspaper strategies to foster historical thinking skills Brown said. “I read the how to learn not question 7501 Northwest Expressway and participation in the National History Day e-mail three times!” knowledge, but to look at Oklahoma City, OK 73132 Contest, according to the organization’s web- The National History Day 2021 theme more than one source of information. (405) 721-1810 site. was “Communication in History: The Key to Jolene Schonchin is a freelance writer for the Sooner Fax: (405) 721-5210 Memorial Day Mass Brown has been involved with the National Understanding” as students and teachers Catholic. E-mail: [email protected] Mailing Address: Archbishop Coakley celebrated Mass for Memorial Day on the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed of the Most Holy Body and Blood tion on the Eucharist. The opening using the metaphor of a body in P.O. Box 32180 Virgin Mary on May 31 at Resurrection Memorial continued from page 1 Oklahoma City, OK 73123 Cemetery. Concelebrating were Fr. Matt McGin- of Christ for nearly 800 years. This prayer at Mass calls attention to which he is the head. This image ness and Fr. Pat York from the of Wichi- for families. Handicapped parking feast originated in France in the Jesus’ suffering and death and our helps keep in focus both the unity ta. Photos Diane Clay/Sooner Catholic. and transportation will be avail- mid-13th century and was extend- worship of him, especially in the and the diversity of the Church. Visit us online at able. Parishioners said they are ed to the whole Church by Eucharist. The Feast of Corpus Christi is soonercatholic.org excited to welcome back to Mass Urban IV in 1264. This feast is At every Mass, Catholics are commonly used as an opportunity even more of their fellow church celebrated on the Thursday follow- called to focus on the Eucharist for public Eucharistic processions, Visit the archdiocesan website community. ing the Trinity Sunday or, as in and the Real Presence of Christ. which serves as a sign of common at archokc.org From the Archives … Deacon Juan Jimenez said, “This the United States, on the Sunday The secondary focus of this feast faith and adoration. Worship of A photo series from George Rigazzi, archdiocesan archivist is a wonderful feast day for the following that feast. is upon the Body of Christ as it is Jesus in his Body and Blood calls The Sooner Catholic parish to celebrate great unity at This feast calls for Catholics to present in the Church. The Church Catholics to offer to God a pledge (USPS 066-910) is published avin P. Monaghan was born Nov. 20, part for the unity of one time and in one place. It will focus on two manifestations of the is called the Body of Christ because of undivided love and an offering of biweekly except for once in 1900, in Prince Edward Island, Cana- curricula now in effect be a great event.” Body of Christ, the Holy Eucharist of the intimate communion which ourselves to the service of others. January and July by the da. The story of this Canadian’s sojourn in all the schools.” The Catholic Church has been and the Church. The primary pur- Jesus shares with his disciples. Charles Albert is a freelance writ- G celebrating the feast of Solemnity pose of the feast is to focus atten- He expresses this in the gospels by er for the Sooner Catholic. Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. to Oklahoma and the work that endeared him He held this office as one of the finest and most talented priests to until his death from serve in the Diocese of Oklahoma City and Tulsa cancer in 1959. His- The newspaper is not responsible is the stuff of legend. torian Father James for unsolicited material. Ordained for Charlottetown, PEI, in 1924, he White stated: “His Copyright © 2021 Sooner Catholic was awarded a doctorate in theology in Rome. early death deprived Returning to Charlottetown, he taught philoso- Oklahoma Catholics Subscription rate: $25 per year phy at Saint Dunstan’s, the alma mater of Bishop of a man known as a Kelley. Monsignor Monaghan had suffered with a scholar and compas- for all who are not members of the severe respiratory ailment (most likely tuberculo- sionate human being.” Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. sis) and was hospitalized for five years. He recov- Another of his great Periodical postage paid at ered enough to return to the classroom in 1935. services to the diocese Oklahoma City, OK 73125. In 1941, he resigned, and Bishop Kelley invited was the recruitment him to come to Oklahoma for the supposedly and encouragement of Be Light POSTMASTER: Send address healthful climate. Monaghan once stated: “I love a second generation Msgr. Gavin P. Monaghan Oklahoma. My illness was a blessing in disguise of priests from Prince changes to the Sooner Catholic, because it brought me here.” Edward Island, includ- RETREAT FOR MARRIED COUPLES P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, After leaving Saint Dunstan’s, he came to Okla- ing the MacAulay brothers, Gerard and Stephen. OK 73123. homa to assist Bishop Kelley in translating some Stephen served as for the Diocese Featured Presenters: Ryan & Mary Rose Verret French texts and he never left. Shortly after his of Tulsa after the dividing of the diocese, and MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT COUPLES RETREAT arrival, Bishop Kelley already had plans for this Gerard, now 92, is retired after serving faithfully capable cleric. He was appointed the superinten- the people of the archdiocese for more than 60 One-day marriage enrichment retreat on forming evangelizing spouses with Ryan and Mary Rose Verret dent of Catholic schools for the diocese, which years. He is the last of the Prince Edward Island What? sponsored by the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City covered all of Oklahoma. The Southwest Courier connection. Father MacAulay recalls that Monsi- had these observations: “Monsignor Monaghan gnor Monaghan was a “very good man and a great Saturday, November 6, 2021 was a brilliant but very humble man. He was storyteller.” 9:00 am - 3:00 pm witty, crisp in talking, and his observations were Monsignor Gavin Monaghan’s impact is still felt When? Cost $50 per couple Lunch Provided keen. He was a quiet man. There were no flam- in Catholic education and for the positive image boyant gestures in his talks. He stated his of priesthood he exhibited that inspired two gen- ideas simply, firmly and convincingly. In erations of clergy. Bishop Reed in his eulogy paid St. Monica Catholic Church, in the Parish Hall Where? 2001 N. Western Ave., Edmond, OK 73012 the scholastic field he did more for Okla- tribute to that positive image when he said, “He homa Catholics than anyone in this was always conscious of his holy priesthood and century. He was responsible in great what it meant.” The Sooner Catholic Contact Dr. Alexander Schimpf at [email protected] or 405-709-2755 is supported through the ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY ARCHIVES Annual Catholic Appeal and Sooner REGISTER ONLINE Catholic Communications Appeal. archokc.org/marriageretreat 6 June 6, 2021 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic June 6, 2021 7 Graduation Mass The Catholic Difference Archbishop Coakley celebrated Mass for graduates of the Bl. Stanley Rother Institute on May 22 at the St. Francis de Sales Chapel in the Catholic Pastoral Center. Photos Fran Kozakowski/Sooner Catholic. The oldest cathedral and the newest challenge

It’s now the Basilica of the Na- the Catholic Church’s most exten- jamin Latrobe’s design. I drank tional Shrine of the Assumption of sive and consequential exercises in in that history early, when, as a the Blessed Virgin Mary, but for what the wide-eyed and crewcut 6-year-old, George Weigel native Baltimoreans of a certain would call “collegiality” between I entered the first grade of the Old Ethics and Public vintage (like me) it is, was and the 16th-century Cathedral’s school and made my Policy Center always will be “the Old Cathedral:” and the First Vatican Council in first holy communion there a year the first of its kind in the United 1869-1870. And, their effects are later. Decades after that, I learned States. still felt among us today. that the bishops hadn’t come to The genius of its architect, It was at the Old Cathedral their decisions easily, in those defines integral Catholicism in that the U.S. bishops established 19th-century provincial and plena- Benjamin Latrobe, was long the United States? The bishops, muted by ill-conceived mid-20th the legal structure for American ry councils. There was contention, proclaiming the settled teaching century alterations; a restoration Catholicism, preventing the lay as there has been in the Church of the Church on the inalienable completed in 2006 recovered the trustee movement from remaking since Acts 15. right to life from conception until extraordinary play of light within the Church in the United States But, since the bishops put an natural death and the implica- the building, by which Latrobe and on a congregationalist model. end to “trusteeism” and estab- tions of those Gospel truths for Archbishop John Carroll sought to It was in the Baltimore Basilica lished themselves as the bottom living in with the express the Catholic commitment that the bishops named Our Lady line of ecclesiastical authority in Church? Or politicians who reject to religious freedom in the new the patroness of the United States America, there has never been any those truths, and then make that American Republic. As it marked under the title of the Immaculate disagreement that the bishops are deviance unmistakably clear by the bicentenary of its dedication Conception; it was there that they in charge. facilitating the grave moral evil on May 31, the Baltimore Basilica mandated the parochial school Until today. of abortion and supporting an is far more than a splendid exam- system, once a powerful engine In stark contrast to Vatican “Equality Act” that criminalizes ple of Federal-period architecture, for assimilating immigrants and II’s teaching on the authority of the Bible’s teaching on the human however. It’s also home to a lively now the Church’s most successful bishops in Ch. 3 of its Dogmat- person? (and largely young) parish and an anti-poverty program; it was there ic Constitution on the Church, Who’s in charge here? innovative urban ministry, “Source that the bishops agreed to create Catholicism in the United States is In Lumen Gentium 27, Vatican II of All Hope,” that conducts a mis- the Catholic University of America; being defined today by President taught that bishops are to exercise sion to the homeless in a deeply it was there that they authorized Joe Biden, Speaker Nancy Pelosi “the authority and sacred power” troubled city. the Baltimore Catechism, which and White House press secretary invested in them for the “spiritu- By an order of magnitude, the shaped religious education in the Jen Psaki (who frequently assures al development of their flock in Baltimore Basilica is America’s country for generations; and it the country that the president is truth and holiness.” That, I take it, most historic Catholic building, for was there that they defended the a devout and serious Catholic, as means defining truth and holiness it was there that the bishops of the American arrangement on Church Mrs. Pelosi often says of herself). in an integrally Catholic way. Mr. United States met 10 times in the and state, thereby opening a door That is the issue beneath the Biden, Mrs. Pelosi, and Catholic 19th century to design the pasto- to the Second Vatican Council’s many other issues the U.S. bish- public of both parties are ral, liturgical and catechetical life Declaration on Religious Freedom. ops will discuss when, as suc- defining Catholicism according to of the Church in the United States. So, a lot of history was made in cessors of the bishops who held the woke spirit of the age. John Those seven provincial and three the masterpiece created by Arch- those 10 councils of Baltimore, Carroll’s episcopal heirs should plenary councils of Baltimore were bishop Carroll’s vision and Ben- they meet “virtually” in June: Who call them out on that.

Scout Mass continued from page 1 Archbishop Coakley celebrated a scouting and evangelization Mass on May 25 at the St. Barbara Smith, a Rachel’s You are not the same anymore. Francis de Sales Chapel in the Vineyard Oklahoma City team Part of you goes as well,” she Catholic Pastoral Center. member, says it’s important to said. Photos Avery Holt/Sooner Catholic. reflect on why someone wants to Deluth said society makes come on a retreat. abortion seem like a bad period, “Eating disorders, alcohol, drug cramping, they tell women about abuse, post-traumatic syndrome, the physical aspects of the pro- all that goes with (post abortion cedure. trauma).” “They don’t tell you it will hurt Smith and the team help the rest of your life.” women and Deluth said she men on carried the emo- retreat take tional pain of her an honest abortion 30 years look at their before she sought lives and help. accept the “I am not grace and worthy. I am not resources worthy.” Delu- needed to th said she told move past herself. “At the the wounds. retreat, a light- Kellie bulb came on Deluth, and I realized it co-coor- wasn’t God that dinator of didn’t forgive me, Rachel’s Vineyard for Oklaho- it was myself.” ma City, said the retreats open Many have had abortions and opportunities for participants to don’t talk about it, she said. give themselves grace that many “Some people carry it five years, withhold for years. 12 years, 40 years before seeking “There is huge aftermath from help. Getting there is the main abortions. Like the moment you thing, God takes it from there.” have your abortion, you are a Eliana Tedrow is a freelance different person. It changes you. writer for the Sooner Catholic. 8 June 6, 2021 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic June 6, 2021 9

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School graduation on May 19. Photos Chris Porter/Sooner Catholic.

Mount St. Mary Catholic High School graduation on May 18. Photos Chris Porter/Sooner Catholic. 10 June 6, 2021 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic June 6, 2021 11 Real Life Disciples A new Pentecost: The Charismatic Renewal

Summer 2021 – Apla’s Camino! Just a week ago we celebrated the Feast of ity (Cursillos). The Cursillo had its peak and especially Pentecost. The coming of the Holy Spirit on greatest growth several decades ago. In fact, among For my column this month I’m meetings with pastors and their and the archdiocese is respond- Luis Soto Mary Most Holy and the Apostles. This is, in a it was two members of the Cursillo movement Hispanics, Assistant Executive doing something a little different, Parish Discernment Teams. These ing. Throughout the months of way, the feast of the founding of the Church. who ended up founding what we now call the belong to Director of the let’s call it a “triad” of topics. I meetings have been growing in May and June, secretariat staff Jim Beckman The feast that marks the beginning of Chris- Charismatic Renewal in the Holy Spirit. Most this move- Secretariat for wanted to take advantage of this both impact and numbers. and new Vision 2030 coaches are Executive Director tianity and the apostolic mission to win the of today´s movements and retreat apostolates ment. The Evangelization and opportunity to share about sev- Our latest gathering was at hosting gatherings, intro- of the Secretariat for whole world for Christ. were born from the original Cursillo movement. Hispanic Catechesis eral new things happening in the Saint Joseph Catholic Church in ducing pastors and their parish Evangelization and This also is a special holiday for the largest It all started at an annual Cursillo confer- Catholic Secretariat for Evangelization and Ada where we had more than 40 discernment teams to an imple- Catechesis ecclesial movement in the Church in the Unit- ence in 1966, where the need for renewal in the communi- Catechesis: the end of probably people in attendance. You can find mentation process uniquely de- ed States, the Charismatic Renewal Movement Church was discussed. Two of the participants, one of the most challenging school more information about a Parish signed for them. ty would in the Holy Spirit. Influential, in a particular young professors from the School of Theology not be the same in Oklahoma without the pres- years ever, an update on Vision Discernment Team on our website Teams are being led through a right here in Oklahoma! way, among Hispanic Catholics. The Charis- of Duquesne University in Pennsylvania, decid- 2030 and a new summer prayer at archokc.org/vision2030pdt. As four-phase process that will con- ence and ministry of the Charismatic Renewal We will have four religious matic Renewal is the flagship movement of the ed to further explore the Pentecostal renewal Movement in the Holy Spirit. pilgrimage starting this year – the restrictions from COVID-19 are tribute to lasting change in parish sisters from the Disciples of Our past few decades among Hispanic Catholics in movements and how these could be lived with- Of the 40 parishes and missions in the “Apla’s Camino.” lifted, and people are coming back culture. Over the course of a year, Lord Jesus in Prayer Town, Tex- the United States. in the framework of the Catholic Church. After the Vision 2030 coaches will ac- archdiocese that offer Masses in Spanish, 17 End of the school year to Mass, it’s time to get back to as, leading us on a journey from An ecclesial movement is an association of some readings where they learned about the our planning and implementation company pastors and their teams of them have a Charismatic Renewal prayer Hello summer! My wife and I Boise City to Madill, from Altus to lay faithful that are structured under a plan Baptism of the Holy Spirit, and attending Pen- recently celebrated the gradua- efforts with Vision 2030. in helping them assess where they group. The Charismatic Renewal is a clear Newkirk, culminating at the prop- of ministry, formation and leadership within a tecostal prayer groups, they decided to organize tions of two of our children, one That’s what these gatherings are as a parish, define where God blessing for the Oklahoma Church. Or as Pope erty for the new Blessed Stanley particular Church. They have a special charism a retreat, from Feb. 17-19, 1967, at the retreat from 8th grade and the other from are all about. The Office of Parish is calling them, organize how they Francis told them when he met them in 2019: Rother Shrine. or mission within the Church. They also usu- house “The Ark and the Dove.” high school. It’s been a time of big Leadership Engagement, led by will get there, and implement and These teams will be visiting ally develop their own spirituality. Many of The retreat is considered the founding mo- “The Charismatic Renewal is a current of grace transitions for our family, and lots Larann Wilson, is reaching out to prepare for abundant fruit. As we every parish, mission, Catholic them emerged especially in the 20th century, ment of the Movement of the Charismatic for the Church. … Baptism in the Holy Spir- of joy as our children start new pastors and key leaders surround- all root ourselves in the power and school, every Catholic Charities and flourished even more during the papacy of Renewal in the Holy Spirit within the Catholic it, the unity of the Body of Christ and service chapters in their lives. ing them to assist with tailoring presence of the Holy Spirit, we outpost, every Catholic organiza- Saint John Paul II, who openly promoted and Church. After that first retreat with 30 partic- to the poor are the necessary witness for the These events provided a nice the Vision 2030 Pastoral Plan to boldly anticipate a new Pentecost tion throughout the archdiocese sparked many movements in the years of his ipants in 1967, annual conferences were held, evangelization of the world, to which we are all endcap to what has been a difficult their unique parish community. throughout the Archdiocese of during Blessed Stanley Feast Day pontificate. He did it especially through his call and by 1977, attendance already had exceeded called by our baptism. ... The Charismatic Re- year for everyone. As I sat through I asked her to share some Oklahoma City.” month in July. We will be praying to young people to not fear committing them- 37,000. newal has developed in the Church by the will the graduation ceremonies, thoughts about these gatherings in Apla’s Camino selves to the gospel, giving their life to Christ I am writing about the Charismatic Renew- of God and is an opportunity for the Church.” though, I kept thinking about our her own words: I saved the most exciting for last. specifically for three things: for the and promoting a new evangelization. al today because they are the most important My invitation today is for you to come to teachers and principals and the “As Archbishop Coakley released During the month of July, we are grace of conversion, for a greater know more about this movement. If you’ve met amazing effort they gave this year. his pastoral plan, “Vision 2030,” in launching a new prayer pilgrim- outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and The movement that is historically the most Catholic movement in the Archdiocese of Okla- it before and were not interested, take another And, that effort was often in the December 2019 pastors through- age in the archdiocese called the for an advance of the mission of influential in the North American Church, homa City. Not only because of its many mem- face of constant criticism. There out the archdiocese embraced the “Apla’s Camino” to pray for the the Church. however, is another movement of Hispanic bers and its dynamism, but because the major- look. Perhaps the Lord is calling you through a seemed to be no possible way this vision and were ready to initiate archdiocese and the intercession There will be all kinds of oppor- origin, the Movement of Cursillos of Christian- ity of ministers and servers in parishes today, Charismatic Renewal prayer group. past year to make everyone hap- the necessary steps to build a of Blessed Stanley Rother. “Apla’s” tunities for people to join these py; no matter what decisions were culture of conversion and disciple- was the affectionate nickname teams, pray with them both in made; someone was always upset. ship ... and then COVID-19 hap- given to Blessed Stanley by the person and virtually, and do your The kind of daily determination pened. Quickly, Masses were no Mayan descendants of Santia- own mini-version of the camino for Book Review: “Jesus, I Know You’re There” it took to show up every day often longer publicly celebrated, parish go Atitlan, Guatemala. It means yourself. There’s even going to be amid their own fear was nothing ministries were suspended and “Francis” in their native language a seven-church pilgrimage option By John H. Dolezal words and only 13 pages of con- blows through my hair, when I courage, he is there. He is there less than heroic. As this school our Catholic school students were Tz’utujil. that you can do to obtain a plena- The Sooner Catholic tent. see a hummingbird, Jesus, I know with us as we enjoy nature, hear year comes to an end, let’s cele- taught virtually. Parishes faithfully Many of you are probably fa- ry from the archbishop! Mary Kay Clark, author, and you’re there.” songs being sung, brate our teachers and principals! navigated through these unchart- miliar with the term “camino.” There many more details than I Kim Sponaugle, illustrator, pro- Given we each in the hugs with our Make sure you go out of your way ed waters. Though the pandemic The archbishop has told many have the space to share here. You Hallelujah, Hallelujah, he is ris- vide an uplifting and inspirational face challenges family and in nature. to thank them for their valiant tested our faith on various levels, stories about his camino journeys can find more information and en! And, Hallelujah for this won- poem on the presence of Jesus in from time to time, All we need to do efforts. it also provided us with a unique in Spain. The Camino de Santia- constant updates on the Apla’s derful book! a young girl’s life. Each page con- it can be tempt- is to believe in him, Vision 2030 opportunity. go, translated “the Way of Saint Camino on our website: archokc. The “Good News” of Jesus’ resur- sists of one stanza and an illus- ing to forget that keep our hearts open During the past month, the sec- We see, now more than ever, James,” is one of the oldest Chris- org/aplascamino. Check it out to rection tration that is simple, colorful and we are not alone. for his presence and retariat has begun traveling across that the call to missionary disci- tian pilgrimages in the world. We see how you can get involved and brings captivating. There is rhythm and Jesus is always know he is there. the archdiocese for several deanery pleship is of upmost importance are creating our own “camino” join us in prayer this July! peace, continuous flow from page to page with us and this Though this book com- as you read the poem. simple, short book may have been pub- fort and Reading this book makes it serves as a great lished for young chil- Jobs Box strength easy for the reader to relate to the reminder of his dren, I found reading to all presence of Jesus with simple life constant pres- it to be uplifting and Director of Catholic education - ed field a must. Practicing Catholic of religious education. Catholic in year. St. John Nepomuk is a PreK who experiences. For example, with ence, love and encouragement. recommend it to children of all OKC in good standing and bilingual in good standing, possess a bach- 3 - 8th grade Catholic school in believe. “Jesus, I Know You’re one of the stanzas and the illus- Jesus is always with us if we ages and their parents. The Archdiocese of Oklahoma Spanish preferred. Send resume to elor’s degree, and able to travel Yukon. Practicing Catholic in good There” shares this “Good News” trations, we find, “When we see a simply look for him. When we feel John H. Dolezal is a freelance City is seeking a Director of Catho- [email protected]. extensively throughout the archdi- standing; master’s (or higher) in a fun and joyful way with few beautiful flower, when the wind lonely, he is there. When we need writer for the Sooner Catholic. lic Education who will serve as Su- ocese. Bilingual in Spanish re- degree in education, school ad- perintendent of Catholic Schools. Administrative assistant - OKC quired. Submit resume to mmills@ ministration and/or related field; Master’s degree in education/ The Catholic Pastoral Center has archokc.org. minimum of five years of teaching. administration required (doctor- an opening for a part-time admin- Position effective July 1. For an Jobs Box ate preferred); practicing Catholic istrative assistant in the Secretari- Administrative assistant - OKC application, contact the Archdi- Case manager - Norman Church in Oklahoma City is seek- diploma; a bachelor’s degree in school counselor to communicate in good standing; demonstrate at for Clergy, and The Archdiocese of Oklahoma ocese of Oklahoma City Catholic Catholic Charities of the Archdi- ing a full-time youth and young a related social service field pre- regularly with parents, teachers administrative leadership experi- Vocations. Excellent computer and City is seeking an administrative Schools Office, P.O. Box 32180, ocese of Oklahoma City is seeking adult coordinator. The coordinator ferred; and at least three years re- and administration regarding ence; and possess a proven ability organizational skills a must. Bi- assistant in the Secretariat for OKC 73123 or call (405) 721-4202. a temporary part-time case man- will work a minimum of 30 hours lated experience. Send cover letter student progress. Master’s degree; to interact effectively with stake- lingual in Spanish preferred. Send Evangelization and Catechesis, ager for Sanctuary Women’s Devel- per week; eligible for benefits; with resume to Alonda McGraw at valid high school counseling certif- holders, staff, parents and stu- resume to [email protected]. The position will have a unique Special events manager - OKC opment Center in Norman. Must flexible schedule. Contact Fr. Tim [email protected]. icate; and at least three years high dents. Submit resume/C.V. and a connection to the Office of Cath- Catholic Charities of the Archdi- have high school diploma or GED. Luschen at pastor@stcharlesokc. school experience. Contact Sandy letter of introduction to nlargent@ Director of children’s evangeli- olic Schools and will oversee all ocese of Oklahoma City is seeking Bachelor’s degree in social work or org. Teachers - OKC Nedbalek at [email protected]. archokc.org. zation and discipleship - OKC finance and reporting processes a special events manager to direct related field preferred; three years St. Charles Borromeo Catholic The Archdiocese of Oklahoma for the school system. Catholic and oversee primary fundraising experience in case management Disaster case manager - OKC School in Oklahoma City is seek- Elementary teacher - OKC Production assistant – OKC City is seeking a director of Chil- in good standing; demonstrated events. Bachelor’s degree in public or community action; fluency in Catholic Charities of the Archdi- ing a certified 4th grade teacher Bishop John Carroll Catholic The Office of Communications dren’s Evangelization and Disciple- ability to meet deadlines; ability relations, communication, business Spanish and English preferred; ocese of Oklahoma City is seeking and certified middle school teach- School in Oklahoma City is seek- for the Archdiocese of Oklaho- ship. The position is responsible to communicate effectively; and or related field; 1-3 years of event a combination of education and a temporary (nine months) disas- ers for the 2021-2022 school year ing a certified elementary teacher. ma City is seeking a production for all aspects of parish catechesis superior skills in Microsoft Office. management and fundraising ex- relevant experience also may be ter case manager to provide aide to in the areas of math, science and Experience in Catholic education assistant to assist the coordina- and sacramental preparation, Submit resume to mmills@ perience; bilingual in Spanish and considered. Send cover letter persons affected by the February possibly theology. E-mail cover let- preferred. Send resume and brief tor of digital evangelization in all supporting parish catechetical archokc.org. English preferred; experience with with resume to Sheila McPherson 2021 winter storm, identify per- ter and resume to Principal Todd statement expressing interest digital aspects of communications, programs offered throughout the Greater Giving preferred; combina- [email protected]. sonal and community resources, Gungoll at [email protected]. to Principal Tim McFadden at including live-streaming, video, archdiocese, including but not Principal – Yukon tion of education and experience communicate with government [email protected]. graphics, website coordination and limited to Catechesis of the Good St. John Nepomuk Catholic may be considered. Submit cover Youth, young adult coordinator agencies and access community, Counselor - OKC social media. Bachelor’s degree in Shepherd, family-based cat- School in Yukon is searching for a letter and resume to Christi Jef- - OKC state and federal resources for Bishop McGuinness Catho- To see more job openings, go on- communications, graphics or relat- echesis, and traditional models principal for the 2021-2022 school freys at [email protected]. St. Charles Borromeo Catholic disaster recovery. High school lic High School is seeking a high line to archokc.org/jobs-box. 12 June 6, 2021 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic June 6, 2021 13

Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 Un nuevo Pentecostés: La Renovación Carismática

Hace apenas una semana celebramos la Fies- Que tuvo su auge y crecimiento mayor hace munidad ta de Pentecostés. La venida del Espíritu Santo varias décadas. De hecho, son dos miembros católica Los Mandamientos de la Iglesia: Luis Soto sobre María Santísima y los Apóstoles. Esta del cursillo los que terminan fundando lo que hispana Subdirector es, de alguna manera, la fiesta de la fundación ahora llamamos la Renovación Carismática en no sería Ejecutivo del El Sacramento de la Penitencia de la Iglesia. La fiesta que marca el inicio del el Espíritu Santo. la misma Secretariado de cristianismo y la misión apostólica de ganar el Todo comenzó en una conferencia anual de en Okla- Evangelización y mundo entero para Cristo. los Cursillos del año 1966, en donde se dis- homa, sin Catequesis Esta es también una fiesta especial para cutió la necesidad de una renovación en la Al salir del desierto del COVID y regresar a Dios, nosotros los cristianos deberíamos nunca tres elementos: la pres- el movimiento eclesial más numeroso en la Iglesia. Dos de los participantes, profesores nuestras rutinas normales, pensé que sería sentirnos satisfechos con el mínimo. A través el acto u omisión encia y el Iglesia de los Estados Unidos, la Renovación jóvenes de la Escuela de Teología de la Univer- bueno ofrecer reflexiones sobre los Man- del bautismo estamos llamados a la santidad y deben ser graves, ministerio de la Renovación Carismática en el Carismática en el Espíritu Santo. Influyente, sidad de Duquesne, en Pensilvania, decidieron damientos de la Iglesia. Estos mandamientos deberíamos buscar todo aquello que nos lleva debemos saber Espíritu Santo. de manera particular, entre los católicos his- explorar más los movimientos de renovación (algo así como un “barandal”) sobre los que he a una mayor santidad y una más profunda que es grave e Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley De las 40 parroquias y misiones en la Ar- panos. La Renovación Carismática es el movi- pentecostales y cómo estos se podrían vivir reflexionado en mis pasadas dos columnas, amistad con Dios. incorrecto y debe- quidiócesis que ofrecen misas en español, 17 miento insigne de las últimas décadas entre los en el marco de la Iglesia Católica. Después de resaltan la conexión que existe entre el vivir La recepción frecuente del Sacramento de mos decidir hacerlo aun a pesar de saberlo. Se de ellas cuentan con un grupo de oración de la católicos hispanos de los Estados Unidos. algunas lecturas donde aprendieron sobre el una vida moral correcta y la fortaleza espiritual la Penitencia es un remedio necesario para el necesitan los tres elementos para un pecado Renovación Carismática. La Renovación Ca- Un Movimiento eclesial es una asociación de Bautismo del Espíritu Santo, y asistencia a que obtenemos de la Liturgia de la Iglesia y los pecado y un medio eficaz para crecer en san- mortal. rismática es una clara bendición para la Iglesia fieles laicos que se estructuran bajo un plan de grupos de oración pentecostales, decidieron Sacramentos. tidad. La frecuencia puede variar de persona de Oklahoma. O como les dijo el Papa Fran- Para poder ser perdonados, debemos mostrar trabajo, formación y liderazgo dentro de una organizar un retiro, del 17 al 19 de febrero de cisco cuando se encontró con ellos en el 2019: Tal y como lo dice el Compendio del Catecis- a persona, dependiendo de su historia y sus arrepentimiento genuino de nuestros pecados, Iglesia particular. Tienen un carisma o mis- 1967 en la casa de retiros “El Arca y la Palo- “La Renovación Carismática es una corriente mo de la Iglesia Católica, “Los preceptos de la hábitos, pero se recomienda la confesión men- alejarnos de ellos y acercarnos a Dios. Lo cual ión especial dentro de la Iglesia. Normalmente ma”. Iglesia tienen por finalidad garantizar que los sual como un buen ritmo para la mayoría de significa que debemos también comprome- también desarrollan su propia espiritualidad. Este retiro se considera el momento fundante de gracia para la Iglesia… El Bautismo en el fieles cumplan con lo mínimo indispensable en los católicos. ternos a no volver a cometerlos en el futuro. Surgieron muchos de ellos especialmente en el del Movimiento de la Renovación Carismática Espíritu Santo, la unidad del Cuerpo de Cris- relación al espíritu de oración, a la vida sacra- El Sacramento de la Reconciliación se nos ha Todos aquellos que hayan cometido un peca- siglo XX, y florecieron aún mucho más durante en el Espíritu Santo dentro de la Iglesia Católi- to y el servicio a los pobres son el testimonio mental, al esfuerzo moral y al crecimiento en el sido dado por el Señor no solo para preparar- do mortal, deben recibir el Sacramento de la el papado de Juan Pablo II, quien, de mane- ca. Después de ese primer retiro con 30 par- necesario para la evangelización del mundo, amor a Dios y al prójimo” (431). El segundo y nos para recibir la Santa Comunión de manera Penitencia y deben reconciliarse con Dios y con ra abierta promovió y suscitó muchos movi- ticipantes en 1967, se realizaron conferencias a la que todos estamos llamados por nuestro tercer mandamiento de la Iglesia, que se refieren digna y fructífera, sino también para asistirnos la Iglesia antes de volver a recibir la Eucaristía. mientos en sus años de pontificado. Lo hacía anuales y para la del año de 1977, la asistencia bautismo... la Renovación Carismática se ha a la recepción del Sacramento de la Penitencia en el proceso de conversión que comenzamos Esto se encuentra en el corazón de este Se- sobretodo a través de su llamado a los jóvenes ya sobrepasaba los 37,000. desarrollado en la Iglesia por Voluntad de Dios (Reconciliación) y la Eucaristía, establecen estos en el bautismo. El Sacramento de la Reconcil- gundo mandamiento de la Iglesia. Aquellos que a perder el miedo de comprometerse con el Escribo sobre la Renovación Carismática hoy y es una oportunidad para la Iglesia”. estándares mínimos de manera clara. iación nos reconcilia con Dios y con la Iglesia, reciben el Santísimo Cuerpo y Sangre de Nues- evangelio, entregar su vida a Cristo y fomentar porque son el Movimiento Eclesial más impor- Mi invitación hoy es a que te acerques a No podemos faltar a estos preceptos sin pero también nos ofrece la gracia sanadora y tro Señor Jesucristo estando en pecado mortal, una Nueva Evangelización. tante de la Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City. No conocer más de este movimiento. Si lo habías lastimar de manera seria nuestro progreso en los remedios que necesitamos para vencer los agrandan el pecado al cometer sacrilegio. El movimiento que es históricamente más solo por sus muchos miembros y su dinamis- conocido antes y no te había interesado, dale la vida cristiana. En este artículo, reflexionaré efectos nocivos, e incluso mortales, del peca- Dada la importancia de este Sacramento, los influyente en la Iglesia norteamericana es otro mo, sino porque le aportan la mayoría de los otra mirada. Quizá el Señor te está llamando a sobre el segundo mandamiento de la Iglesia. do. Nos fortalece y nos mantiene vigilantes en pastores de le Iglesia tienen la obligación seria movimiento de origen hispano, el Movimien- ministros y servidores a las parroquias el día través de un grupo de oración de la Renovación El Segundo Mandamiento de la Iglesia dice nuestra batalla contra la tentación y la debili- de enseñar y predicar sobre la importancia del to de Cursillos de Cristiandad (los cursillos). de hoy, sobretodo entre los hispanos. La co- Carismática. que debemos, “confesar los pecados al menos dad humanas. Sacramento de la Penitencia y deben ser gen- una vez al año” (CIC 2042). Este mandamiento Existen, por supuesto, diferentes grados de erosos en ofrecer oportunidades para que los está dirigido particularmente a aquellos que pecado, dependiendo de su gravedad y sus fieles se confiesen. son conscientes de un pecado grave, para que efectos. El Pecado Venial daña nuestra rel- Ya sea que se trate de un medio de recon- puedan disponerse de manera digna a recibir ación con Dios y debilita nuestro propósito de ciliación para aquellos que han cometido un la Eucaristía (de acuerdo con el tercer man- no volver a pecar. El Pecado Mortal, por otra pecado grave, o de un remedio espiritual para El Viñedo de Raquel ofrece curación después del aborto damiento). La pregunta que surge es: ¿es su- parte, como su nombre lo indica, es mortal. Es aquellos que avanzan en el camino del discip- ficiente confesarse una vez al año? Recuerden una violación grave de la ley de Dios, que aleja ulado hacia la santidad, el Sacramento de la Por Eliana Tedrow oración y reflexión. Combinado Actualmente, El Viñedo de Ra- postraumático, todo lo que conlle- que estos mandamientos se refieren al “mínimo al alma del amor divino y destruye la vida de Penitencia es un momento privilegiado de en- The Sooner Catholic con el Sacramento de la Recon- quel ha crecido a más de 1,000 va (trauma después del aborto)”. indispensable”. gracia en nosotros. cuentro con la misericordia de Dios. ¡Qué don ciliación, un servicio conmemo- retiros al año, se lleva a cabo Smith y el equipo ayudan a mu- Como respuesta al amor y la misericordia de Para cometer un pecado mortal, deben existir tan precioso! rativo en honor a sus hijos y una en 49 estados y 70 países, con l Viñedo de Raquel es Misa de Resurrección, este fin muchos sitios nuevos en desar- un ministerio mundi- de semana confidencial abre la rollo. al de Sacerdotes por puerta para que los participantes Sally Crowe Nash, co-coordina- VIÑEDO DE RAQUEL la Vida que ofrece experimenten el amor, el perdón y dora de El Viñedo de Raquel en un primer paso de Oklahoma City, comenzó su tra- Asistente de producción - OKC la compasión de Dios. (405) 438-0265 bajo en 2010 después de que dijo La Oficina de Comunicaciones de la Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma sanaciónE para mujeres y hombres Se ofrecen dos retiros locales Número gratuito (877) 476-3463 que se inspiró al leer un artículo City está buscando un asistente de producción para ayudar al que han estado involucrados en el anualmente, uno en inglés y otro [email protected] sobre el coraje de su fundadora, coordinador de evangelización digital en todos los aspectos digitales aborto. en español los cuales incluyen el rachelsvineyard.org de las comunicaciones, incluida la transmisión en vivo, video, El retiro de un fin de semana acceso a un consejero autorizado la Dra. Theresa Burke. gráficos, coordinación de sitios web y redes sociales. Licenciatura brinda oportunidades para dis- y a un sacerdote en el lugar como “Creo que lo más importante Retiro de inglés - 15-20 de junio en comunicaciones, gráficos o campo relacionado es imprescindible. cusiones, ejercicios espirituales, parte del programa. para comunicarle a la gente es Retiro en español - 29-31 de octubre Se prefiere que sea católico practicante de buena reputación y que el ministerio Centro Pastoral Católico bilingüe en español. Envíe el currículum a [email protected]. de El Viñedo de Raquel se trata de restauración. Las actualizaciones del Santuario Es un comienzo jeres y hombres en retiro a mirar de curación que honestamente sus vidas y aceptar ¡La cúpula del no es solo para la gracia y los recursos necesarios las mujeres, sino santuario está as- para superar las heridas. para cualquier cendiendo rápido! Kellie Deluth, co-coordinado- Los equipos de con- persona que haya strucción esperan estado involucra- ra de El Viñedo de Raquel para colocar la cúpula en da en un aborto”. Oklahoma City, dijo que los la iglesia en agosto. Barbara Smith retiros abren oportunidades para Siga la página quien es miembra que los participantes se den la del Santuario del equipo de El gracia que muchos han retenido del Beato Stan- Viñedo de Raquel durante años. ley Rother en en Oklahoma “Hay grandes secuelas de los Facebook para City, dice que es mantenerse abortos. Al igual que en el mo- importante reflex- actualizado. mento en que tienes tu aborto, ionar sobre por eres una persona diferente. Te qué alguien quiere asistir a un retiro. cambia. Ya no eres el mismo. Una “Trastornos ali- parte de ti también se va”, dijo. mentarios, alco- Eliana Tedrow es una escritora holismo, abuso de independiente para Sooner Cath- drogas, síndrome olic. 14 June 6, 2021 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic June 6, 2021 15 Briefs Calendar 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 soonercatholic.org. Please contact organizers before ship is $300 for the whole sum- of “Marriage in His Image” date [email protected] or call (405) attending. Find more briefs at ar- mer, and an individual member- nights (with free onsite childcare) 878-5656. Cost is $30 for ear- chokc.org/briefs. ship $200. Knights’ families can 6:15 p.m. - 10 p.m. June 12-17 at ly bird registration or $35 at the June 9 Catholic War Veterans USA ulate Treasure of Love,” 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., St. enjoy the pool – and fitness club St. Thomas More Catholic Church, door. Lunch included. the Oklahoma Memorial Post 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Grego- Francis, 1901 N.W. 18, OKC. First Friday Adoration benefits – for $29.95/month. Call 100 Stinson St. in Norman. RSVP No. 168 will meet at 7 p.m., ry’s Abbey,1900 W. MacAr- Join the staff of the Catholic the Santa Fe Family Life Center at at tinyurl.com/stmsummerseries. Quo Vadis Days 6 Solemnity of the Most Holy Sunnylane Family Recep thur St., Shawnee. Pre-regis- 17 Monthly Novena to the Infant Pastoral Center on the first Friday (405) 840-1817 or stop by 6300 Contact alexsanchezestm-ou.org. Quo Vadis Days: Men’s Discern- Body and Blood of Christ. tion Center, 3900 S.E. 29, ter at [email protected]; Jesus. Nine days of novenas of every month for adoration and N. Santa Fe to sign up. Go to sfflc. ment Retreat will be Aug. 1-4 at Del City. Contact (405) (405) 878-5656. to the Infant Jesus of Prague. the Divine Mercy Chaplet in the com for more information. Rachel’s Vineyard Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic 6 Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 739-0036, OklaPost168@cox. During the nine days, the no- St. Francis de Sales Chapel, 7501 A Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat Youth Camp in Wellston. Visit p.m., 2453 Wilcox Dr., Nor- net. Masks and social dis- 12 St. Joseph Catholic Church vena prayers will be: Mon- Northwest Expressway, Oklaho- Luncheons 4 Life weekend is June 18-20 in Oklaho- okcvocations.com. man. Contact Connie Lang, tancing required. 125th Anniversary Mass, day-Friday following Noon ma City. Adoration is open to the The June Luncheons 4 Life is ma City. This healing retreat is for (405) 249-1041, potato.lang@ 10:30 a.m. 211 N. Porter Ave., Mass, Saturday following 5 public. 11:30 a.m. June 10 at Embassy post-abortive women and men and Fiat women’s retreat gmail.com. 10 Luncheons 4 Life, 11:30 a.m. Norman. Archbishop Coakley p.m. Mass and Sunday follow- Suites, 741 N. Phillips Ave., in is a place where other people have Single women ages 18-30 who at Embassy Suites, 741 N. will preside. ing 11 a.m. Mass. Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Oklahoma City. Guest speaker: been through similar pain. E-mail are seeking to do God’s will are 6 St. Francis of Assisi Secular Phillips Ave., Oklahoma City. Youth Camp Brian Hobbs, Baptist General [email protected] to invited to attend a Fiat Ministries Franciscan Fraternity of RSVP at respectlife@archokc. 12 Benedictine Oblates meeting, 17 Charismatic Catholic prayer Sign up now for summer camp! Convention of Oklahoma. RSVP register. Discernment Retreat Aug. 5-7 at Greater OKC meeting, 2 p.m. org; (405) 709-2714. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. via Zoom. meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic Visit archokc.org/camp to see at [email protected]; (405) Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic - 4 p.m. via Zoom. Contact For people who seek to live Pastoral Center. Contact summer camp and family camp 709-2714. Virtual birthday party Youth Camp. Religious sisters (316) 558-0422, billfull@cox. 10 Charismatic Catholic prayer more completely; what it Elaine at (405) 358-3610, schedules. The Center of Family Love will from various religious orders as- net. meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic means to be a Christian. [email protected]. Anniversary Mass have a virtual birthday party on sist at the retreat by giving talks, Pastoral Center. Contact Contact Judith Martin, (405) Elaine at (405) 358-3610, 635-5665, jmmartinosb@ Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat Franciscan at Home: In-person Everyone is invited to celebrate June 19 to celebrate 40 years. leading small groups, giving their 6 Meeting of the Third Order 18 th [email protected]. yahoo.com. weekend June 18-20, Oklaho- workshop the 125 anniversary of St. Jo- Register at centeroffamilylove.org; testimonies, and providing a joyful (Lay) Dominicans, 3 p.m. - 5 ma City. Register at This spring the Bl. Stanley seph Catholic Church, 10:30 a.m. (405) 263-4658, Ext. 1042. witness of what it means to be a p.m., St. Monica, Edmond (St. Rother Institute will be offering 11 Solemnity of the Most Sacred 13 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary rachelsvineyardokc@gmail. June 12 at 211 N. Porter Ave. in consecrated religious sister. Cost Ambrose Building) in room in-person workshops toward basic Norman. Archbishop Coakley will $25; includes meals, lodging and Heart of Jesus. Time. com. Reds, Whites & Brews No. 105, for any Catholic lay certification in all ministry areas at preside. Catholic Charities will host Reds, materials. Register by Aug. 1 at person drawn to religious life. parishes in all six of the Whites & Brews 7:30 p.m. – 10 fiatministries.org. 11 World Day of Prayer for the 13 Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 18 Pray the Rosary for Life, 9 Call John or Mary McClernon, archdiocese. Two workshops will Day of Reflection p.m. July 23 at Dunlap Codding, Consecration of Priests. p.m., 2453 Wilcox Dr., Nor- a.m. every Friday, 2453 Wil- (405) 313-6611, (405) 414- be delivered in both English and Day of Reflection, “Our Mother’s 609 W. Sheridan Ave., in Okla- Mother-daughter retreat man. Contact Connie Lang, cox Dr., Norman. Contact 9407. Spanish, “Christ: His Person and Heart: The Immaculate Treasure homa City. This event supports The archdiocesan Marriage and 11 Pray the Rosary for Life, 9 (405) 249-1041, potato.lang@ Connie Lang, (405) 249-1041, Works” and “Scripture: The Heart of Love” presented by Abbot Law- homeless services of Catholic Family Life Office will host a moth- a.m. every Friday, 2453 Wil- gmail.com. [email protected]. Tenth Week in Ordinary Time. of Catechesis.” Register for these rence Stasyszen, O.S.B., is 8:30 Charities: Sanctuary Women’s er-daughter brunch 9 a.m. – Noon 7 cox Dr., Norman. Contact free workshops at archokc.org/ a.m. - 3 p.m. June 12 at St. Grego- Development Center in Stockyards Aug. 7 at the Catholic Pastoral Connie Lang, (405) 249-1041, 14 Flag Day. 19 Feast of St. Romuald. workshops. ry’s Abbey, 1900 W. MacArthur St. City. Visit catholiccharitiesok.org Center in Oklahoma City. There 8 MSM Pete Córdova Golf [email protected]. in Shawnee. Limited to 32 attend- for tickets. will be a talk on being wonderfully Classic at Jimmie Austin OU 15 Serra Club meeting, 10:30 19 Center of Family Love virtual Santa Fe Family Life Center ees. Face coverings recommended, made in the image and likeness of Golf Club, 4 Ransom Dr., 12 Memorial of the Immaculate a.m., Catholic Pastoral Cen- birthday party. Register at pool season but not required. Attendees must Day of Reflection God, an overview of fertility cy- Norman. Register at Heart of Mary. ter, 7501 Northwest Express- centeroffamilylove.org. 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Columbus’s 35-year tradition of Lunch included. 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. July 24 at St. age 12 and older. Doctors will Pierce Ad_12x8_4-21.qxp_Pierce Ad 12x8 4/9/21 12:59 PM Page 1 being the place where the Catholic Gregory’s Abbey, 1900 W. MacAr- help answer questions and teach community hangs out during sum- “Marriage in His Image” date thur St., Shawnee. Limited to 32 the beauty and science of bodies. mer! The pool offers lap swimming, nights attendees. Face coverings recom- Registration will open soon. E-mail swim lessons, flexible hours, and Married and engaged couples mended, but not required. Attend- [email protected] for up- Ranked the #1 great fellowship. A family member- are invited to a summer series ees must pre-register by e-mailing dates. Knights of Columbus Agency in the Order in 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. Sr. Bernita Marie Leiker, A.S.C. Trey Welker Chad McAuliff Bobby Stevens Troy Snow Devon Soukup Assistant General Agent MDRT, SKC MDRT MDRT MDRT, SKC Sister Bernita Marie Leiker, After several MDRT, SKC 918-284-0685 405-534-0397 918-798-0012 405-505-6030 A.S.C., a Kansas native who years of do- 405-850-4092 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ministered in Brazil for 44 mestic work in [email protected] Councils: 1104, 4721, 6606, Councils: 1018, 3556, 4598, Councils: 775, 1677, Councils: 767, 3101, 5440, years, died May 19 at Caritas Councils: 3220, 10822, 12669 9668, 9737, 13828, 17383 5160, 5354, 9901, 12108, 7392, 10388, 11194, 11633, 5759, 6478, 8633, 14744 Kansas, Nebras- 16048, 16214 11959, 13313, 15834 Center in Wichita. She was 97, ka and Texas, and had been a professed Ador- she volunteered er of the Blood of Christ for 80 to serve in the years. Adorers’ newly Sister Leiker was born Jan. opened Brazilian Sr. Bernita 16, 1924, in Antonino, Kan., mission. She Marie Leiker, to Alex C. and Agnes (Klaus) studied Portu- A.S.C. Kevin Pierce Leiker, the fifth of nine children. guese, packed Regional Agency Executive Consultant The middle child of a farming supplies, and left Wichita for General Agent family, she lost her mother at SKC Lance Dufour Michael Dalby Mike Maggio Max Yardley This could be you! Brazil on Nov. 17, 1948, at age age 6. Her father kept the family Office: 877-707-0752 MDRT MDRT MDRT MDRT Career opportunities 24. 918-550-0886 405-638-1274 405-697-8820 405-570-2179 together and everyone shared Cell: 405-514-7660 available. She returned to Wichita in [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] chores. [email protected] 1993, and found re-adjustment Councils: 962, 1302, 3167, Councils: 965, 1287, 2604, Councils: 916, 949, 1053, Councils: 4601, 6477, She entered the Adorers in Councils: 1038, 1044, 1533, 1537, 4519, 4804, 7395, 8433, 4889, 5168, 8523, 9900, 1903, 3336, 4026, 4042, 8204, 12518, 12605 September 1939, made first to U.S. life difficult. 2974, 3113, 3309, 9334, 13366 11734, 14220, 14248, 11648, 11909, 12819, 5266, 5396, 9333, 9583, vows in 1941, and final vows in She volunteered for her com- 14448, 15785, 17559 12382, 16367 11135, 11237, 14106 1946. munity, and helped at two Okla- Bernita Marie attended Cath- homa and Missouri parishes. LIFE INSURANCE • DISABILITY INCOME INSURANCE • LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE • RETIREMENT ANNUITIES olic grade school in Antonino, She retired to Wichita in 2008. Kan., but lacked formal, higher The Mass of Christian Buri- education. She took correspon- al was celebrated May 22 with For over 138 years, our insurance program has helped dence courses as a young wom- Tom Welk, C.P.P.S., as presid- an in Brazil where she learned er and homilist. Burial at the Pierce Agency generations of Catholic families find stability and security. by doing. Wichita Center cemetery. 16 June 6, 2021 Sooner Catholic

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