Sooner Catholic soonercatholic.org May 4, 2014 www.archokc.org Go Make Disciples Pope Francis, with retired pope, canonizes Saints John XXIII and John Paul II By Francis X. Rocca Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Canonizing two recent popes in the presence of his immediate predecessor, Pope Francis praised the new Saints John XXIII and John Paul II as men of courage and mercy, who responded to challenges of their time by modernizing the Catholic Church in fi delity to its ancient traditions. “They were priests, bishops and popes of the 20th century,” the pope said April 27 in his hom- ily during Mass in St. Peter’s Square. “They lived through the tragic events of that century, but they were not overwhelmed by them. For them, God was more powerful.” “John XXIII and John Paul cooperated with the Holy Spirit in renewing and updating the church in keeping with her original features, those fea- tures which the saints have given her throughout the centuries,” he said. Speaking before a crowd of half a million that included retired Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis praised Saint John for his best-known accom- plishment, calling the Second Vatican Council, Pope Francis kisses the relic of St. John XXIII presented by Father Ezio Bolis, director of the Pope John XXIII Foun- which he said “showed an exquisite openness to dation, during the canonization Mass for Sts. John and John Paul II in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican April 27. the Holy Spirit.” (CNS photo/Paul Haring) “He let himself be led, and he was for the 2013, Pope Francis’ concelebrants included some blood, taken from him for medical testing shortly church a pastor, a servant-leader,” the pope said 150 cardinals and 700 bishops. before his death in 2005. of Saint John. “This was his great service to the Pope Benedict did not join the procession of The Mass took place under cloudy skies with church. I like to think of him as the pope of open- bishops at the start of Mass, but arrived half temperatures in the low 60s, and only a sprinkle ness to the Spirit.” an hour earlier, wearing white vestments and a of rain fell just before the 10 a.m. start of the lit- Pope Francis characterized Saint John Paul as bishop’s miter and walking with a cane; he sat in urgy. Huge tapestries bearing portraits of the two the “pope of the family,” a title he said the late a section of the square designated for cardinals. saints hung from the facade of the basilica, and pope himself had hoped to be remembered by. Pope Francis greeted his predecessor with an em- the square was decorated with 30,000 roses and Pope Francis said he was sure Saint John Paul brace at the start of the Mass, drawing applause other fl owers donated by the nation of Ecuador. was guiding the church on its path to two upcom- from the crowd, and approached him again at the The square and the broad Via della Concili- ing synods of bishops on the family, to be held at end. azione leading up to it were tightly packed with the Vatican this October and in October 2015. During the canonization ceremony, which took approximately half a million pilgrims, many of The pope invoked the help of the two new papal place at the beginning of the Mass, devotees car- whom had been standing for hours before the saints for the synods’ success, and he prayed, ried up relics of the new saints in matching silver start of Mass. Among the many national fl ags on “May both of them teach us not to be scandalized reliquaries, which Pope Francis kissed before they display, the majority were from Poland, the native by the wounds of Christ and to enter ever more were placed on a small table for veneration by the land of Saint John Paul. deeply into the mystery of divine mercy, which al- congregation. The Vatican estimated that 800,000 attend- ways hopes and always forgives because it always Saint John’s relic was a piece of the late pope’s ed the ceremony in Rome, with overfl ow crowds loves.” skin, removed when his body was transferred watching on giant-screen TVs set up at various Pope Francis has said the agenda for the family to its present tomb in the main sanctuary of St. locations around the city. The 2011 beatifi ca- synods will include church teaching and practice Peter’s Basilica. tion of Pope John Paul drew more than 1 million on marriage, areas Floribeth Mora Diaz, a Costa Rican woman people, according to Italian police estimates at the he has said exemplify whose recovery from a brain aneurysm was rec- time. a particular need for ognized by the church as a miracle attributable to The Vatican said 93 countries sent offi cial mercy in the church the intercession of Saint John Paul, brought up delegations to the Mass, and more than 30 of the today. a silver reliquary containing some of the saint’s The pope repeatedly delegations were led by a president or prime min- mentioned mercy in ister. The king and queen of Spain and the king his homily, which he and queen of Belgium were in attendance. delivered on Divine Pope Francis spent half an hour personally Mercy Sunday, an greeting the delegations following the Mass. He observance Saint then rode in his popemobile through the square John Paul put on the and adjacent avenue, drawing cheers and ap- church’s universal plause from the crowds, for about 20 minutes calendar in 2000. The until disappearing at the end of the street. Polish pope died on The canonizations of both popes came after ex- the vigil of the feast in traordinary measures by their successors to expe- 2005 and was beati- dite the process. Pope Benedict waived the usual fi ed on Divine Mercy fi ve-year waiting period before the start of a saint- Sunday in 2011. hood cause for Pope John Paul shortly after his In addition to Pope death, when he was mourned by crowds shouting Benedict, making “Santo subito!” (“A saint at once!”). In the case Two popes at the cannization of two popes. Pope Emer- only his third public of Saint John, Pope Francis waived the usual itus Benedict XVI embraces Pope Francis. (CNS pho- appearance since he to/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters) requirement of a second miracle before a blessed resigned in February can added to the church’s canon of saints. 2 May 4, 2014 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Offi cial Assignments May 4, 2014 3

Put Out Into the Deep 2014 Priest Assignments Luke 5:4 Exclusively on Vocations fl ourish best the website Effective July 1 (or when otherwise noted) By Sooner Catholic Staff Retirement Associate Pastor Fr. Michael Chapman Fr. Christopher Brashears when nurtured at home Additional coverage of Live at Holy Angels, Oklahoma City Christ the King, Oklahoma City This year, the annual celebration of Good Shepherd family is the ideal semi- Church and archdiocesan Sunday will have a special resonance and splendor. nary, or “seedbed,” to cul- Assignment begins on July 14 and continues until he returns to Rome It comes in the wake of the canonization of two very tivate and foster this gift. news and events, only on in the fall. good shepherds, Saint John Paul II and Saint John This Mother’s Day, as www.soonercatholic.com: XXIII. It will also coincide this year with Mother’s Day. we observe the World Day Good Shepherd Sunday is observed on the Fourth of Prayer for Vocations, I On April 29, an execution Sunday of Easter because the Gospel for that Sun- am particularly mindful of of a convicted killer utiliz- day portrays Jesus as the Good Shepherd who “lays the important role that my Archbishop Paul S. Coakley ing a new three-drug lethal down his life for his sheep.” The Church throughout injection protocol went awry own mother had in my vocation. Our family was not Pastor Associate Pastor the world annually observes this day in McAlester, Okla. Read extraordinary in any way. We were Fr. Billy Lewis Fr. Linh Bui as the World Day of Prayer for Voca- Archbishop Paul Coakley’s very ordinary Catholics. I remem- St. Joseph, Ada (St. Francis Xavier, Sulphur) St. John the Baptist, Edmond tions. We pray in a particular way for ber learning my prayers kneeling at statement on this unprec- vocations to the priesthood; for good my bedside as a small child with my edented use of the death Assignment begins on July 21. shepherds. We pray for our seminar- mom and dad. We attended Mass penalty at www.archokc. ians. We pray that God will continue every Sunday and our parents were org. to call from our midst many more active in occasional church activi- young men with generous hearts who ties and organizations. Beyond that, Read additional commen- are willing to become servants formed there was nothing special about our tary about the Church’s by the mind and heart of Christ. religious observance. But it was two newest saints at www. Every vocation is a precious gift my mother who every now and then soonercatholic.com. Pastor Associate Pastor from God. God calls each of us by posed the question, “Have you ever Fr. Rusty Hewes Fr. Cristobal De Loera name. He calls each of us to become thought about being a priest?” Hon- View additional photos Holy Angels, Oklahoma City St. Eugene, Oklahoma City saints. He calls each of us to walk estly, as an adolescent, that was the of Holy Week celebra- Additional Assignment by a particular path that will lead tions at various parishes Mt. St. Mary High School, chaplain to our sanctifi cation and which will last question I wanted to consider. I throughout the Archdiocese Assignment begins on July 21. give a concrete focus to our mission. always quickly found a way to change of Oklahoma City. Most are called to marriage; others the subject. But once that seed had to priesthood or the consecrated life. been sown, it remained in the recess- Pastor Every Christian vocation is a vocation es of my mind until other events and On May 9, Saint Joseph No Fr. Benjamin Saw Kjaw Lwin to love and to serve. Whatever our vocation might be circumstances made it very diffi cult to avoid it any Church in Norman will cele- St. Joseph, Blackwell (Saint Joseph, Tonkawa) it is our responsibility to be good stewards of this gift. longer. brate the 10th anniversary Photo Associate Pastor Like all of God’s blessings it is a gift to be received I think my mother always identifi ed with Saint Moni- of its Friday Night Bingo. Assignment begins on July 3. Fr. Carson Krittenbrink gratefully and carefully nurtured. ca, who shed many tears and prayed without ceasing Details online. St. Francis Xavier, Enid (St. Gregory, Enid) The seed of every vocation takes root and fl ourish- for her wayward son’s conversion. Her son was Saint es most effectively in the fertile soil of the Christian Augustine, and that gave my mother great hope as she The World Day of Prayer Assignment begins on July 8. family. A loving home in which parents take seriously continued to pray for me. for Vocations is May 11. Pastor their responsibility as fi rst teachers of their children On this Mother’s Day, I will once again thank God Read an in-depth Q-and-A Fr. Cory Stanley provides the best setting for the transmission of faith, for my dear mother and her special role in handing on with Father Stephen Ham- Sacred Heart, Alva (Cherokee and Waynoka) for formation in virtue and the discernment of a voca- the gift of faith in our home and opening my heart to ilton, director of the archdi- tion. While the whole Christian community has the the gift of my vocation through her prayers, encour- ocesan Offi ce of Vocations, responsibility to cultivate and pray for vocations, the agement and patient love. at www.soonercatholic.com. Associate Pastor Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar The Cabrini Wellness Fr. Larok O. Martin Ministry, which addresses The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s offi cial calendar. St. John the Baptist, Edmond suicide prevention, re- May 4 – Holy Family Cathedral Centennial Mass, 10 a.m., Holy Family Cathedral, Tulsa sponse and education in Assignment begins on Sept. 15. May 6 – Mount Saint Mary Corporation Annual Meeting, 9 a.m., Mount Saint Mary High School Pastor May 6 – Live Broadcast for Oklahoma Catholic Radio, 4 p.m. the archdiocese, will offer several suicide prevention Fr. Joseph Sundar (Listen at OKC 97.3 FM, KKNG; Lawton 88.3 FM, KOEG; Prague 88.3 FM, KIOP; St. Paul the Apostle, Del City Bristow 105.7 FM, KIOP; Tulsa 94.9 FM, KIOP; Antlers 90.3, KMAC; Elk City 100.7, KPFS) trainings this summer. May 6 – Confi rmation, 7 p.m., Our Lady of Victory Church, Purcell Read more online. May 7 – Confi rmation, 6 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, Alva May 9 – Confi rmation, 7 p.m., Saint Francis of Assisi Church, Oklahoma City Plus, don’t miss daily May 11 – Graduation Mass, 10:30 a.m., Conception Seminary College, Conception, Mo. updates on Facebook and Associate Pastor May 13 – Department Head Meeting, 10 a.m., Catholic Pastoral Center Twitter! Fr. Long Phan May 13 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., Saint Francis de Sales Chapel at Catholic Pastoral Center St. Monica, Edmond May 13 – Finance Council, 2 p.m., Catholic Pastoral Center May 13 – Graduation, 7:30 p.m., Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School Pastor May 14 – Continuing Education Committee, 3:15 p.m., Catholic Pastoral Center Fr. John Peter Swaminathan May 15 – Annual Nurses’ Day Mass and Celebration, 5 p.m., Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Holy Trinity, Okarche May 16 – Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma, Inc., Board Meeting, 1 p.m., Saint Anthony Hospital May 16 – Confi rmation, 6 p.m., Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Duncan May 17 – Deacon Advisory Board, 8:30 a.m., Catholic Pastoral Center May 17 – Pastoral Ministry Program Graduation, 10 a.m., Catholic Pastoral Center May 17 – Confi rmation, 5 p.m., Saint Thomas More University Parish and Student Center, Norman Associate Pastor May 18 – Confi rmation, 11 a.m., Saint Joseph Church, Ada Fr. Tim Ruckel May 18 – Mystagogy Mass, 4 p.m., Saint Francis de Sales Chapel at Catholic Pastoral Center St. Charles Borromeo, Oklahoma City

Assignment begins on July 8. Seminary Burses Pastor Fr. James A. Wickersham Donations were made to the $500 by $100 by Prince of Peace, Altus (St. Helen, Frederick) Seminarian Education Investment Evelyn Otto Mrs. John Hercyk, Ponca City Associate Pastors Fund in memory of No Velma Pauline Kastl. $30 by $20 by Fr. Chinnaiah Pudota Chuck and Nila Nuttle, Perry Ken Levings, Blackwell Photo St. John Nepomuk, Yukon $50 from the Offi cers and Employees of Farmers $50 by $100 by Fr. Balraj Sagili Jesudas Exchange Bank, Tonkawa Robert and Margaret Steichen Mr. & Mrs. David Gamble, Ponca City St. Benedict, Shawnee 4 May 4, 2014 Local Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic International May 4, 2014 5 Priests’ council recognizes work of Fathers Canonization opens way for universal celebration of popes’ feast days By Cindy Wooden ly celebrate their feast days out- Catholic News Service side the Diocese of Rome, where Chapman, Quant with Father Rother Award VATICAN CITY — From the they served as bishop and pope, By Sarah Cooper moment Pope Francis said, “We and their home dioceses. Vatican For the Sooner Catholic declare and defi ne Blesseds John permission also was required to name parishes after them, but As the Hispanic community grew over the years in XXIII and John Paul II be saints” with their canonization, that is no the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, two faithful pastors and “they are to be venerated as longer necessary. led the way to meet their spiritual needs. On April 15, such by the whole church,” their A key difference between beatifi - the priests’ council, led by Archbishop Paul Coakley, October feast days automatical- cation and canonization is: Most Reverend recognized the work of Fathers Mike Chapman and Ro- ly could be celebrated at Masses — At a canonization, the pope Paul S. Coakley berto Quant (deceased) with the Father Stanley Rother around the world. Faithful Shepherd Award. issues a formal decree recognizing Archbishop of Oklahoma City St. John’s feast day is Oct. 11, the candidate’s holiness and per- “The award is given out to appreciate priests who the anniversary of the day in 1962 Publisher have been particularly good pastors and have given mitting public remembrance of the that he opened the Second Vatican candidate at liturgies throughout themselves to their people as Father Stanley Rother Council. St. John Paul’s feast day Tina Korbe Dzurisin did,” said Father Bill Pruett, who served on this year’s service. Father Roberto Quant, whose fi nal assign- the church. is Oct. 22, the anniversary of the nominating committee. “Both of these priests have ment was Sacred Heart parish, took immense joy in — With a beatifi cation, the pope Director of Communications/ inauguration of his pontifi cate in spent their pastoral ministry working with the margin- his priestly vocation. Born in Nicaragua, Father Quant concedes permission for limited Editor 1978. alized. They are men of great charity.” was able to understand the plight of many of his pa- public remembrances, usually After the two were beatifi ed — During his last 45 years of priestly service, Father rishioners. He was able to help lift them up from their among members of the candidate’s Cara Koenig Mike Chapman has been assigned to seven different circumstances and show them their dignity in Christ. Pope John in 2000 and Pope John religious order or in the diocese Photographer/Special Projects Paul in 2011 — special Vatican where the candidate lived and parishes, most recently Holy Angels parish in 2004. “Father Roberto was joyful, loved the priesthood Saints John XXIII and John Paul II. (CNS photo) Recognizing a need 25 years ago, Father Chapman and the Church, and knew how to have a good time,” permission was required to public- worked. Brianna Osborne offered the fi rst Spanish Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic said Father Philip Seeton, one of Father Quant’s three Offi ce Staff Church in Oklahoma City. He considers his concern seminary classmates who received the award on his Pope says he hopes new saints will inspire church to fulfi ll mission for “the other” a direct blessing from God, even before behalf. “He had a gift for making people feel welcome Volume 36, Number 9 By Carol Glatz copies of the two messages April of faith and for his extraordinary and religious vocations. his ordination, and has continued to work on improv- and helped others to become better disciples. He knew Catholic News Service 25. witness of holiness,” he said in his “I’m pleased by the fact that, ing his Spanish fl uency. how to forgive and love those who did not love him; VATICAN CITY — Just days “It is a special joy that the video message. God willing, I will visit for the fi rst Sooner Catholic Newspaper “I was deeply moved to have been chosen by my this was one of his greatest gifts.” before Pope Francis was set to canonization of Pope Roncalli He echoed retired Pope Benedict time your country for World Youth 7501 Northwest Expressway brother priests to receive this award,” said Father The Father Stanley Rother Faithful Shepherd Award canonize two of his predecessors, (John XXIII) occurs together with XVI’s words from the beatifi cation Day” in 2016, he added. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 Chapman. “The great joy of my priesthood is being is named in honor of the Servant of God Father Stan- he expressed his hopes the two that of Blessed John Paul II, who Mass in 2011, citing, “he helped In his written message to the blessed daily by the respectful encounter with the (405) 721-1810 ley Rother, an Archdiocese of Oklahoma City priest carried forward during his long us not to fear the truth, because Diocese of Bergamo, the pope said people! The abiding faith exhibited among the people who was killed in Guatemala in 1981. The award was soon-to-be saints would continue Fax: (405) 721-5210 pontifi cate that renewal” Blessed truth is the guarantee of liberty.” he hoped Blessed John’s life and inspires me to live the faith I profess more completely.” instituted in 2003 to recognize a priest who has exhib- to inspire the whole church in its Email: [email protected] John desired with the opening of “John Paul II continues to in- legacy would continue to inspire Many of his brother priests consider him a hero for ited an unwavering commitment to the spiritual lives mission. the Second Vatican Council, Pope spire us. His words, his writings, the church today, which is “called Mailing Address: his generous love for the poor and marginalized. of his parishioners. The pope sent a video message Francis wrote. his gestures, his style of service to live the sweet and comforting P.O. Box 32180 “He serves God’s people with a smile,” said Fa- “This is a good opportunity for both the priests and via Polish television and radio In his video message, the pope inspire us. The suffering he went joy of evangelization and to be Oklahoma City, OK 73123 ther Tim Luschen, pastor of Saint Charles Borromeo their bishop to recognize these brothers for their gen- April 24 thanking the church and Church in Oklahoma City. “He is a wonderful man erous service,” said Archbishop Paul Coakley. “Often nation “for the gift of John Paul also thanked journalists who through with heroic hope inspires companions along every person’s who does not seek any high place, except for a place faithful priestly service goes unacknowledged. These II. We are all enriched by this would be covering the event April us. His complete trust in Christ, journey” in life. Visit us online at with those most in need, and, in seeking that place, he men do not look for accolades, but it is good to be able gift.” 27, allowing people not in Rome redeemer of man, and in the Even non-Catholics in soci- www.soonercatholic.org is close to God.” to show this small gesture of recognition.” The pope also sent a written to still follow the canonizations mother of God, inspires us,” Pope ety should fi nd inspiration from Last May, the archdiocese suddenly lost a pioneer in Sarah Cooper is a freelance writer for the Sooner message to the Italian Diocese through mass media. Francis said. Blessed John as they seek “new Visit the Archdiocsan website Hispanic pastoral care after almost 20 years of priestly Catholic. of Bergamo, the home of Blessed “I am grateful to John Paul He said he hoped the canoniza- ways that are appropriate for at www.archokc.org John XXIII, to honor the saint- II, as are all people of God, for tions would give the church in Po- the times to support coexistence to-be and “the great gift that his his tireless service, his spiritual land “a new impetus” in its work based on the perennial values holiness has been for the univer- guidance, for having ushered the and commitment to helping the of fraternity and solidarity,” he The Sooner Catholic sal church.” The Vatican released church into the third millennium family, young people, poor people wrote. (USPS 066-910) is published biweekly except for once in July and twice in December by At left: Fr. Mike Chapman receives Teaching morality contributes to better family, civic life, pope says the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. his Good Shepherd award from By Cindy Wooden common pastoral challenges were mentioned. Archbishop Coakley. Bottom: Fathers Catholic News Service “Catholic families have fewer children, with Phil Seeton, Ray Ackerman and Carl The newspaper is not responsible VATICAN CITY — Catholic bishops and repercussions on the number of vocations Janocha, classmates and friends of for unsolicited material. priests, “always with great compassion,” must to the priesthood and religious life,” he said. Fr. Quant, accept the Good Shepherd “Abortion compounds the grief of many wom- Copyright © 2014 Sooner Catholic award from Archbishop Coakley on continue to teach men and women how to live his behalf. Photos by Cara Koenig/ moral lives according to the Gospel, Pope Fran- en who now carry with them deep physical Sooner Catholic. cis told bishops from southern Africa. and spiritual wounds after succumbing to the Subscription rate: $20 per year Declining birth rates, abortion, leaving the pressures of a secular culture which devalues for all who are not members of the Catholic Church for “other groups who seem to God’s gift of sexuality and the right to life of Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. promise something better,” divorce and “vio- the unborn.” Periodical postage paid at lence against women and children” all “threat- The high rate of separation and divorce in southern Africa means “children frequently do Oklahoma City, OK 73125. en the sanctity of marriage, the stability of life in the home and consequently the life of soci- not grow up in a stable home environment,” he ety as a whole,” the pope said in a message to said. POSTMASTER: Send address the bishops. In response to those problems, he said, “we changes to the Sooner Catholic, Meeting the bishops from South Africa, Bo- bishops and priests must give a consistent P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, tswana and Swaziland April 25, Pope Francis witness to the moral teaching of the Gospel. I OK 73123. praised the missionaries who brought the Gos- am confi dent that you will not weaken in your pel to southern Africa and the bishops, priests, resolve to teach the truth ‘in season and out of religious and laypeople who keep it alive in season,’ sustained by prayer and discernment, “fl ourishing parishes, thriving often against and always with great compassion.” very great odds.” Pope Francis urged the bishops to encour- In countries where most people “can identify age Catholics to rediscover the sacrament of at once with Jesus who was poor and mar- reconciliation “as a fundamental dimension of ginalized,” the pope said, Catholics provide the life of grace,” and he praised their marriage loving service to “God’s most vulnerable sons preparation programs, which draw on Blessed and daughters: widows, single mothers, the John Paul II’s teaching about love and sexuali- divorced, children at risk and especially the ty as self-giving. several million AIDS orphans, many of whom “Christian matrimony is a lifelong covenant The Sooner Catholic Pope Francis touches the head of a child as he addresses head households in rural areas.” of love between one man and one woman,” he is supported through the pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square in 2013 the Year of Faith Meeting each of the bishops, who were in said. “It entails real sacrifi ces in order to turn Archdiocesan Development Fund. celebration of family life. (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Rome for their “ad limina” visits to report on away from illusory notions of sexual freedom Romano via Reuters) the status of their dioceses, Pope Francis said and in order to foster conjugal fi delity.” 6 May 4, 2014 Vocations Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Local May 4, 2014 7 World Day of Prayer for Vocations slated for May 11 Archbishop Coakley on uniqueness of marriage: “Vocations are everybody’s business,” priests, as icons of Christ, the Good Shepherd.” Father Hamilton’s top three archbishop says. The designation of a World Day of Prayer for Vocations is not intended to communicate that tips for cultivating vocations: “We have an obligation to bear witness to the truth” the faithful should only pray for vocations one day 1. Pray – “Each disciple needs to By Tina Korbe Dzurisin this challenge in our culture, fi nding new ways to The 51st World Day of Prayer for Vocations is each year, said Father Stephen Hamilton, archdi- learn that gift of intimacy with Jesus The Sooner Catholic explain the uniqueness of marriage, new ways to May 11, the Fourth Sunday of Easter, commonly ocesan director of the Office of Vocations. that takes place in the sanctuary of promote the dignity of marriage that are going to known as Good Shepherd Sunday. On Thursday, April 17, a three-judge panel of “To be clear, we should and we do always pray prayer. In prayer we come to speak appeal to people of the 21st century,” he said. The theme for this year’s celebration, which co- the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in for vocations,” Father Hamilton said. “We have to Jesus and to train ourselves to He added: “The state of marriage has a lot to incides with Mother’s Day, is “Vocations, Witness Denver heard oral arguments in an appeal of a a distinct day of prayer for vocations in the uni- listen to him. And in time, we come say about the strength and health of our society, to the Truth.” case that challenges an Oklahoma constitutional versal Church to highlight an impulse to live for to see how we should live our life in so we have an obligation, as long as we’re able, to In a papal message for the occasion, Pope Fran- amendment that defi nes marriage as “the union of Christ and to engage in that most important work the vocation that is ours.” bear witness to the truth that we’ve received not cis said, “No vocation is born of itself or lives for one man and one woman.” (1) of acknowledging the call 2. Nurture family life – “So much only through the light of reason, but also through itself. A vocation flows from In 2004, 75 percent of Oklahoma voters ap- to holiness of life and (2) of of the health of society and the the light of faith.” the heart of God and blos- Vocation: The calling or destiny we have Church depends on marriage and proved the amendment. Tina Korbe Dzurisin is the director of communica- promoting for each believer Subsequently, Sharon Baldwin and Mary soms in the good soil of in this life and hereafter. God has created family life! (When parents demon- tions for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. the discovery and discern- Bishop, both of Tulsa, fi led the lawsuit Bishop faithful people, in the experi- the human person to love and serve him; strate fi delity to marriage and raise ment of his proper, specific v. Smith against Tulsa County court clerk Sal- ence of fraternal love.” the fulfi lment of this vocation is eternal their children in the faith), girls and Prayer in Defense of Marriage vocation in life. In partic- ly Howe Smith, who issues marriage licenses Archbishop Paul Coakley happiness. boys come to know Jesus as a Shep- God our Father, we give you thanks for the gift ular, the Church’s World in Oklahoma. Baldwin and Bishop claimed the echoed the pope, saying, – Glossary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church herd who calls them to a fulfi lling life of marriage: the bond of life and love, and the font Day of Prayer for Vocations Oklahoma marriage amendment violates the very “Vocations are everybody’s on earth in their proper vocation, a of the family. is meant to highlight the constitution it amends. business.” life that will ultimately be their path The love of husband and wife enriches your priesthood and consecrated life.” Earlier this year, on January 15, U.S. District the ongoing need to advocate for the uniqueness “Everybody has a vocation and that vocation, ul- to heaven.” Church with children, fi lls the world with a mul- In other words, the World Day of Prayer for Vo- Judge Terence Kern sided with Baldwin and Bish- of marriage as the union of one man and one timately, is to become a saint,” Archbishop Coak- 3. Regularly receive the sacra- titude of spiritual fruitfulness and service, and is cations is intended to draw attention to the vital op and struck down the amendment as unconsti- woman. ley said. “That’s the perfection and fulfilment that ments, especially confession – “No the sign of the love of your Son, Jesus Christ, for necessity of priests and religious to the life of the tutional. “These challenges to the traditional understand- God desires for us as His children.” one gets to heaven without confes- his Church. Church, as well as to underscore the fundamental The Tulsa County Clerk’s Offi ce then appealed ing of marriage are becoming so frequent and the The archbishop added that Good Shepherd sion, which heals from sin. Con- The grace of Jesus fl owed forth at Cana at the importance of the call-and-response dynamic that that ruling. It was that appeal that the U.S. Court chorus is becoming so loud that those of us who Sunday is a particularly apt day to reflect on the fession is avoided by far too many request of the Blessed Mother. May your Son, characterizes the life of each and every believer. of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit heard last month. are speaking up and speaking out in defense of nature of Christian vocation and especially on the people. That means sin is fl ourishing through the intercession of Mary, pour out upon Christ calls; the believer responds. Regardless of whether the Tenth Circuit upholds marriage are in danger of being drowned out by nature of priestly vocations. and grace is being thwarted! We us a new measure of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit as Pope Francis’ entire papal message is available Judge Kern’s ruling (and thereby strikes down the the popular culture,” the archbishop said. we join with all people of good will to promote and “The Fourth Sunday of Easter provides a li- must humbly confess our sins reg- in both English and Spanish at www.usccb.org/ amendment) or overturns it (and thereby upholds “We’re becoming more and more marginalized protect the unique beauty of marriage. turgical opportunity for us, as we are reflecting ularly. Once every year or two is not vocations, along with resources from the U.S. the amendment), the case will likely end up before as this debate goes on,” he added. “We will be de- May your Holy Spirit enlighten our society to upon Christ as the Good Shepherd, to lift up and regular reception of that sacrament. Conference of Catholic Bishops Secretariat for the Supreme Court. A national decision could be monized; it could foreseeably be perceived as hate- treasure the heroic love of husband and wife, highlight vocations, especially vocations to the Proper sacramental life moves us to Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations. In addi- made as early as June 2015. ful to speak of marriage as the union of a man and guide our leaders to sustain and protect the priesthood,” he said. “Christ continues to call men deeper life with God. Deeper life with tion, a more in-depth Q-and-A with Father Hamil- The case is just one of 55 cases that challenge and a woman whose origins are not manmade but singular place of mothers and fathers in the lives from within the Church to follow Him in the light God moves us to serve Him and to ton about the World Day of Prayer for Vocations is various state constitutional amendments that built into human nature by the Creator. It’s going of their children. of dedicated service to the people of God as His discover what He wills for our life.” available at www.archokc.org. defi ne marriage as the union of one man and one to be a rough road ahead.” Father, we ask that our prayers be joined to woman. Thirty-three state constitutions have such Nevertheless, he advised the faithful to “take those of the Virgin Mary, that your Word may amendments; of those 33, just fi ve states have not heart,” to “stay the course” and to be “creative, transform our service so as to safeguard the in- One sister’s process offers blueprint for women discerning religious life yet been challenged in court. persistent, hopeful and courageous.” comparable splendor of marriage. By Sarah Cooper Irwin. “Two, fi nd a spiritual director said Sister Peter Marie Chrismer, Eucaristicas de Santa Teresita, Med- In an exclusive interview, Archbishop Paul “We have to continue to seek judicial relief We ask all these things through Christ our For the Sooner Catholic to help you pray and grow in the O.P., vocations director of the Do- ical Sisters of Saint Joseph, Domini- Coakley spoke to the importance of the case and where we can, but we also have to be addressing Lord, Amen. While teaching at Bishop John spiritual life. Three, increase your in- minican Sisters of Saint Cecilia. “If can Congregation of Our Lady of the Carroll School in Oklahoma City, volvement in the sacramental life. Go there is an attraction to a communi- Rosary, Adrian Dominicans, Domin- Sister Maria Thuan Nguyen, 25, to confession and Mass as often as ty and its way of life, then it would be ican Sisters of Hope and Sisters of Obituaries originally from Moore, Okla., often you can. This is an effective way to good to contact the vocation director Mercy of the Americas. resisted the notion that she had a re- open our minds and arrange a Once a young woman has found Deacon Lee Hunt leaves legacy of incisive ligious vocation because she did not to God’s will.” Prayer for Vocations visit. Because an order she is interested in enter- want to leave her students, friends Looking back it is to a way ing, she would then learn about the intelligence, service to poor and vulnerable Lee P. Hunt was born Feb. 28, 1939, in and was ordained a permanent deacon in the and family. Through much prayer at her own voca- God our Father, we thank you of life that one various steps leading up to fi nal Muskegon, Mich., to Philip and Ruth Strom- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and spiritual direction, she was able tional journey, for calling men and women to serve is called, it is vows – steps that vary by order. sta Hunt. Hunt was the oldest of four boys where he served the parishes of Saint Monica to recognize that, by accepting God’s Sister Maria in your Son’s Kingdom as priests, important to go Typically, orders have a period of (Lee, Gale, Gary and Craig) and was preceded and Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in will, she would be able to truly love Thuan credits and experience deacons, religious and consecrated postulancy, during which a young in death by Gale and Gary. He married Karen Edmond until March 2014. His most rewarding the people in her life more. Embrac- discussions with the life fi rst- persons. Send your Holy Spirit to woman would be guided by a spiri- Jean Falkowski April 24, 1965. He received service outside these parishes was to the poor ing her calling, she then entered the two priests to hand. If this is help us respond generously and tual director and learn more about B.S. and M.S. degrees in chemistry from Mich- in Piura, Peru, to which he made more than Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia in be instrumental the community courageously to your call. May our the community. Next, the young igan Technological University, and a Ph.D. in 10 mission trips to Saint John’s sister parish Nashville, Tenn. in her discern- to which she community of faith support voca- woman would enter the novitiate and physical chemistry from Iowa State University. Santisimo Sacramento. Hunt also served as a “I came to realize that my love ment. She is also is called by receive the habit of her community. Hunt’s professional work focused on solar pho- founder and executive director of the Good Sa- for God is the source of my love for thankful to a tions of sacrifi cial love in our youth. the Lord, the In the novitiate, she would continue to-voltaics. He became a published author in maritan Health Clinic of Edmond, Inc., which others,” said Sister Maria Thuan, a friend who told We ask this through our Lord, young wom- to complete training for the order’s this fi eld, and his expertise was highly sought serves patients with no health insurance. Hunt recent graduate of Oklahoma State her to “stop wor- Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns an will have a apostolate and deepen her prayer nationally and internationally. Hunt worked is survived by Karen, his loving wife of 49 University. “Thus, the most loving rying about what with you and the Holy Spirit, one sense that she life. Most orders will have the sisters in research labs in Michigan (Dow Corning), years, and their four children, Stephanie, Lisa, thing I could do for those dearest was going to God, forever and ever. belongs there.” complete their fi rst vows at the end New Jersey (Exxon-Mobil) and Oklahoma Christopher (wife Alison, children Anna and to me was to love God fi rst, which happen and just Currently Amen. of their novitiate years and then fi nal (Kerr-McGee), from which he retired in 1994. Connor) and Andrea (husband Patrick, children meant accepting His plan for my live in the pres- in the United vows three to fi ve years later. He received a B.A. in 1999 in Pastoral Ministry Thomas, Maria and Rebekah). life.” ent moment.” States, several Taking the leap Pastors across the archdiocese “It was in striving to fulfi ll God’s orders have been reporting record The fi nal step a young woman are noticing an increase in women will in every present moment, wheth- numbers of women joining their Deacon Tom Carter remembered for commitment must take is completely putting her discerning a call to the religious er it be teaching algebra or driving communities. These include the life in God’s hands and entering the life. Some young women are con- home from work that I started to Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia, to Catholic education, generosity and humor convent. victed from a young age that the desire religious life,” added Sister the Sisters of Life, and the Sisters Thomas Raymond Carter of Oklahoma City his death. Carter also served on the Archdioce- “Ultimately, you enter religious life Lord wants them to enter a religious Maria Thuan. of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. passed away on April 19, 2014, in the pres- san Vocations Board. because God called you,” said Sister order; most, however, need time in Investigate Orders Among other commonalities, sisters ence of family and friends after struggling with Carter was a loving husband, father and Maria Thuan. “In making the leap prayer and direction from a priest Once a young woman discerns she in these three orders wear traditional cancer. Born in Saint Joseph, Mo., on July 12, grandfather, guiding his family with the same to religious life, you are putting your or spiritual director to fully embrace wants to further pursue a religious religious habits. 1954, Carter lived a life full of many blessings, steadfast faith, generosity and distinctive sense trust in a loving God, a God who has God’s will for their life. vocation, she would then ideally visit Religious orders with a presence just as he was a blessing to others. Carter of humor that he shared with all. Prayer is the key to a few orders whose apostolate and in Oklahoma include the Carmelite called you to supernatural commu- spent more than 25 years in Catholic educa- Carter is survived by his wife Karen M. Carter discernment charism appeal to her. Although the Sisters of Saint Therese of the Infant nion with Him.” tion in Jefferson City, Mo., and Oklahoma City. of Oklahoma City, his mother MaryAnn Car- Father Joseph Irwin, director of Internet has given young women a Jesus, Discalced Carmelites, Mis- For more information about differ- He was well known and loved in the Oklaho- ter (Mo.), his siblings John Carter (Pa.), Bob seminarians for the Archdiocese chance to investigate orders from sionary Carmelites of Saint Teresa, ent orders to consider or to speak to ma City Catholic community as a high school Carter (Mo.), Barbara Matthews (Kan.), Jim of Oklahoma City, considers three across the nation and the world, the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre a priest about discernment, contact theology teacher at Mount Saint Mary High Carter (Mo.), Mike Carter (WV), Ed Carter (Mo.), things to be vital to discernment. process is still daunting, both spiri- Dame, Daughters of Our Lady of the the vocations offi ce at (405) 721- School. He lived a faithful life in the Church at his children Brother Patrick Carter of Clear “First, pray every single day to tually and logistically. Holy Rosary, Hermanas Catequistas 9351. Christ the King parish. Carter was ordained a Creek Abbey (Okla.), Sarah Baxa (Kan.), Breck know your vocation. Prayer is es- “It is good to ask the Lord for the Guadalupanas, Servants of the Im- Sarah Cooper is a freelance writer deacon in October 2013 and served in that ca- Gastinger (Va.) and Laura Gosa (NJ), and nine sential to discernment,” said Father grace to keep discernment simple,” maculate Heart of Mary, Misioneras for the Sooner Catholic. pacity at Christ the King Catholic Church until grandchildren. 8 May 4, 2014 Across the Archdiocese Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Across the Archdiocese May 4, 2014 9 Holy Week 2014

Photos of Holy Week were taken at Chrism Mass; Our Lady’s Cathedral, Holy Tuesday. Holy Thursday Mass, Corpus Christi Church, Oklahoma City. Good Friday services, St. Patrick Church, Oklahoma City. Easter Vigil at St. James Parish, Oklahoma City. Photos by Cara Koenig/Sooner Catholic. 10 May 4, 2014 Reviews Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Local May 4, 2014 11 “Moms’ Night Out” offers families a fun, clean fi lm Local detective cites vitality of prayer, friendship with Jesus “Moms’ Night Out,” (2014) directed by An- trip to a tattoo parlor through the back en- By Sally Linhart Catholic education for their drew Erwin and Jon Irwin, produced by Patri- trance and a stun gun accident. For the Sooner Catholic children is an essential com- cia Heaton and David Hunt, distributed Affi rm It’s not smooth sailing for Allyson and her Detective Marion Cain spends ponent of their faith, as well. Films, Provident Films, TriStar Pictures friends, either. They show up at the exclusive his work days investigating During their time in RCIA, Cain restaurant on the wrong day and end up at crime, apprehending criminals and his wife were taught that the bowling alley. They believe the car is stolen and praying. A 15-year veteran raising their children in the with all of their phones inside thus losing all of the Edmond Police Depart- Catholic faith was one of their Reviewed by Cara Koenig contact with the husbands and kids. ment, the detective and bomb primary responsibilities as par- “Moms’ Night Out” is a fun, laugh-out-loud, Yet, despite all the mishaps, the movie technician says there isn’t a day ents – a responsibility they do not faith-fi lled, family-friendly movie. The sto- manages to convey the work and worth of that goes by that doesn’t include take lightly. While the Catholic ry centers on a stay-at-home mom, Allyson, motherhood – how hard, heartbreaking and prayer. Church offers wonderful religious played by Sarah Drew, who needs a night out nerve-wracking it can be, yes, but also how joy- “I have learned that prayer is education programs, teaching with her friends to reconnect with herself. She fi lled it is, too. It also addresses the common extremely important, and it will their children to live their faith needs to dress up, wear high heels and make- crises of confi dence that come with parent- get you through whatever situ- every single day is a priority. up and have no one call her “Mommy” for a few hood: “Am I doing the right thing?” “Am I doing ation you fi nd yourself in,” Cain “I have been exposed to multi- hours. my best?” said. ple educational processes and I She enlists her friend, played by Andrea Throughout the movie, Allyson learns a lot Cain’s duties as a detective truly feel there is nothing bet- Logan White, and their “mom mentor” from about herself, her parenting, friendship and include investigating non-violent ter than what happens inside a church – the pastor’s wife, played by Patricia family. crimes, as well as robberies and Catholic educational setting,” Heaton. (Heaton and her husband, David Hunt, A few of the scenes are over-acted but, oth- homicides. The only bomb tech- who is also in the movie, are the executive pro- erwise, it is a well-developed story and plot nician in the division, he is also said Cain. “It focuses on academ- ducers of “Moms’ Night Out.”) line. It is a clean movie that the whole family called to investigate bombings, ics and their spiritual side. They To enable her “night out,” Allyson’s husband will enjoy – or that moms might enjoy during a bomb threats and certain arson are prepared not only for written and friends need to watch the kids for a few night out. cases. Prior to becoming a detec- Marion Cain says prayer is essential to his daily life as a police investigator. tests, but for life’s tests as well.” hours. This is the crux of the comedy of errors The movie is rated PG, but the movie is best tive, Cain spent 10 years in the In describing his personal home life is busy and joyful. Cain “We wanted more than just that ensues. for preteen and up. relationship with Jesus, Cain re- patrol division. His entire law and his wife, Heather, have three the one-hour-a-week obligatory Needless to say, the men have a hard time The release date is May 9, Mother’s Day ferred to Him as the friend he is enforcement career has been with children, ranging in age from church experience,” Cain said. with the kids. Just a few of the plot line twists weekend. For more information about the EPD. always saying “thank you” to. include: a lost baby, a dislocated shoulder, movie or to watch a trailer, visit http://www. three to 10. Evenings typically “We both really wanted to feel a Cain says each day and each “I feel like He is always doing a police chase after what is thought to be a momsnightoutmovie.com. include homework, chores and belonging to a church.” case presents unique situations for me, and I rarely get to do stolen car, a trip to jail, a trip to a tattoo parlor Cara Koenig is photographer and special proj- dinner, while the weekends are His fi rst experience in a Cath- and challenges: “We never know anything in return. Regardless, I with a hysterically funny front desk manager, a ects editor for the Sooner Catholic. centered on sports, family time olic church was a funeral for the what the next case will be like – and plenty of outdoor activity. father of a friend – and it was en- truly believe He is with me at ev- and I love it!” They often enjoy spending time tirely in Latin. Although Cain and ery moment. Like everyone else, I In new book, then-Archbishop Bergoglio highlights humility as antidote to corruption Like many other law enforce- with friends, outings to the zoo his wife didn’t understand what sometimes fail to recognize that, “The Way of Humility” by Pope Francis, then based on the refl ections of Saint Dorotheus of ments offi cers, Cain was sent and working in their backyard was happening or what was being but, when I slow down and look the Most Rev. Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Arch- Gaza. These meditations offer specifi c insights to Moore to assist with recovery garden. Cain says he and Heath- said, they were inspired. around, I fi nd He is right there bishop of Buenos Aires, Ignatius Press, 2014, by highlighting specifi c areas of temptation for efforts after the May 20, 2013, er always planned to have a fam- “As I looked around, I could waiting to help.” $12.95. the observantly religious. He says that many tornado. He recalls praying as he ily together, and truly relish their sense the Catholics in attendance Cain serves as vice president of sorted through the debris. people impose their thinking and preferenc- roles as parents. “Honestly, both literally felt what was going on,” the PTO at Saint Elizabeth Ann “I lost count of how many es on others when “loving openness to our at home and work I am extremely he said. Seton School, where his children decades (of the rosary) I prayed neighbor is replaced by attachment to our own lucky.” At that point, they took the attend, and serves on the par- ideas” (63). These ideas lead to suppositions that evening, but that’s what I Cain and his family are active fi rst step in joining the Catholic ish fi nance board and the parish Reviewed by Anamaría Scaperlanda Biddick and suspicions, which pit us against one an- did until it was time to go home,” parishioners at Saint John the Church. Cain and Heather went council. He is also a Third Degree With the election of Jorge Mario Bergoglio other. Through these, the devil aims to con- he said. “I prayed for the fi rst Baptist in Edmond. Both he and through the RCIA (Rite of Chris- Knight of Columbus. In addition, to the Chair of Peter, there has been a rush to vince us through half-truths. responders, the homeowners, the his wife converted to Catholicism tian Initiation for Adults) process Cain led the security detail for translate his talks and articles into languages Perhaps the most provoking section of the volunteers and, of course, for the in 2004. After the birth of their together at Saint John’s. For accessible for the church universal. “The Way meditation is on his insistence that we always children who had been lost.” fi rst child, the Cains were ready Cain, going through the process Archbishop Coakley’s installation of Humility” (Ignatius, $12.95) is one such of- look at our own sin rather than our neigh- “Whether it is a crisis, a mo- to make a deeper commitment to with someone who was new to service in 2011. fering, providing English readers with insights bors’. He mentions the story of two brothers ment of joy or just refl ection – their faith. While they were hap- Catholicism was tremendously Sally Linhart volunteers in the into the foundational virtue of humility. The who accuse each other: one of being too hard prayer must be a part of those py with their previous church, helpful. “We were equally inter- archdiocesan Offi ce of Communi- book consists of two meditations, “Corruption and demanding on his brother, the other of moments,” he added. they felt that they were not mov- ested and amazed at the same cations. She has a background in and Sin” and “On Self-Accusation,” both given not listening. He says both are wrong because While no work day is typical, ing forward spiritually. time.” journalism and advertising. while Bergoglio served as Archbishop of Bue- their accusations are directed at the other nos Aires. rather than the self. Both brothers should look “Corruption and Sin” opens with the apt ob- at themselves and their own sin, rather than at Annual Lebanese Heritage and Food Festival gives glimpse into the country servation that, in the media, the terms “corrup- the sin of the other brother. The fi rst brother tion” and “sin” are often confl ated. Bergoglio should look at himself, and accuse himself of St. John Paul II once praised as “a message of freedom and example of pluralism” explains that, while they are related, they are being closed to his brother’s aid, making this By Anamaría Scaperlanda Biddick the basic dance step. Many to share her culture with some it is mentioned 71 times, and distinct: Corruption is when an individual or his focus rather than the way his brother’s aid For the Sooner Catholic visitors, including a Lebanese of her friends from school. “It is host to a diverse population, an institution refuses to acknowledge sin as is manifest. This counter-cultural focus on As Oklahomans flocked to Muslim family, danced with the is fun to show them our dances including many of the world’s such. Sinful people say, “I am a sinner,” while one’s own sin lies at the heart of Bergoglio’s Norman for the annual Norman group. Another dance group from and our food.” oldest Christians. corrupt people “cultivate their good manners message. Music Festival, some visitors in- Norman, the Dazzlers, provided The festival also included a Recently canonized Saint John to the point of fastidiousness so as to cover up The simple but profound meditations prove stead went a few blocks away to further entertainment through- special lecture on actor Danny Paul II said, “Lebanon is a more their evil habits” (26). In other words, corrupt excellent spiritual reading. The book aids the experience the culinary culture out the day. Thomas, born Amos Muzyad than a country, it is a message. Molly Hodgden, a senior mem- Yakhoob Kairouz. Thom- It is a message of freedom and people cover up or minimize their sin, instead reader in the cultivation of true humility that and rich heritage of Lebanon. the person increasingly inward, to self-contain- ber of the Dazzlers, said she as, lifelong Maronite Catho- an example of pluralism for East of acknowledging it and repenting. A person or Pope Francis himself embodies. It is the radia- Our Lady of Lebanon, part of ment. The only antidote to corruption is hu- was happy to participate in her lic, co-founded the Saint Jude and West.” institution becomes corrupt when individuals tion of this virtue in Pope Francis that interests the Maronite rite of the Catholic mility: the acknowledgment of our own sin and second festival and learn more Children’s Research Hospital in New pastor Father Fadi Matni, make their vices into treasures, holding on to and attracts so many people, pointing to the Church, hosted the third annual our dependence on God. Humility is cultivated about the culture of Lebanon. Memphis, Tenn., with his wife, MLM personally welcomed many their love of power, or greed, or envy. connection between authentic humility and the Lebanese Heritage and Food Fes- through self-accusation, which, he says, is an “They taught us the Dabke Rose. They named the hospi- of the guests and visitors, issu- Sin, he says, leads to corruption when a per- New Evangelization. tival on Saturday, April 26, and act of uncommon courage. dance,” she said. “It is hard!” tal after the patron saint of lost ing a special invitation to partic- son habitually gives in to his vices, which lim- Anamaría Scaperlanda Biddick is a freelance Sunday, April 27, expanding it to its his capacity to love; ultimately, this turns Bergoglio’s meditations on self-accusation are writer and math tutor living in Oklahoma City. For Molly, “the highlight is the causes. Thomas was inducted ipate in the beautiful Maronite a two-day event. food. I had the chicken sand- into the Television Hall of Fame rite liturgy. One of the oldest Throughout the day, visitors wich. It was really good.” in 1990. liturgies, it provides a special Catholic News Service movie ratings experienced the lively Dabke Parishioner Cami Khouri, the Visitors were also able to take link to Christ by saying the Draft Day Bears ing atheism, some violence and gore, a brief dance and other traditional daughter of Lebanese immi- relief from the heat and learn words of consecration in Jesus’ The fi lm contains a premarital situation, brief, The fi lm contains scenes of animal combat. The nongraphic marital bedroom scene as well dances by two groups of perform- grants, is also enthusiastic about about Lebanon through the language. Though Lebanese en- partially obscured rear nudity as well as fre- Catholic News Service classifi cation is A-I — as a couple of uses of profanity and of crass ers: University of Oklahoma’s the food. She recommends visi- “Beauty of Lebanon” video pre- thusiasts will have to wait until quent profanity and rough language. The general patronage. The Motion Picture Associa- language. The Catholic News Service classi- Lebanese Student Association tors get the Beirut special. sentation in the church, inform- next year for more festival fun, Catholic News Service classifi cation is A-III tion of America rating is G — general audienc- fi cation is A-III — adults. The Motion Picture and the youth of the Maronite “It has everything,” she said, ing guests about the small coun- all are invited to attend the Mass — adults. The Motion Picture Association of es. All ages admitted. community from Lewisville, Tex. “Kafta, stuffed grape leaves, rice, try of 4,000 square miles and a on Sundays at 11 a.m. America rating is PG-13 — parents strongly Association of America rating is PG-13 — par- The youth dancers encouraged hummus, tabouli.” population of 4 million with a Anamaría Scaperlanda Biddick cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate Transcendence ents strongly cautioned. Some material may be festival attendees to participate Khouri’s cousin and fellow pa- rich history. The country plays is a freelance writer and math for children under 13. The fi lm contains complex themes, includ- inappropriate for children under 13. in the dance by teaching them rishioner Rana Jazaar was happy prominently in the Bible, where tutor living in Oklahoma City. 12 May 4, 2014 Spanish Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Spanish May 4, 2014 13 Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 Jesucristo Resucitó… ¿Y qué? Implicaciones prácticas de la Resurrección de Hijo de Dios Las vocaciones fl orecen mejor cuando se nutren en casa Por Pedro A. Moreno, OP, MRE el Nuevo Testamento se utiliza de Este año la celebración anual del Domingo del nuestra responsabilidad de ser buenos adminis- “¿Alguna vez has Director del Ministerio Hispano varias maneras: a) como signo de Buen Pastor tendrá una especial resonancia y tradores de este don. Al igual que todas las ben- pensado en ser El hecho de la veracidad histórica respeto a otra persona; b) al refer- esplendor. Esto viene a raíz de la canonización de diciones de Dios, es un don que debe ser recibido sacerdote?” Hones- de la Resurrección de Jesús de en- irse al Padre Celestial; c) como algo dos muy buenos pastores, San Juan Pablo II y con gratitud y cuidadosamente cultivado. tamente, siendo tre los muertos es demostrable por novedoso, el Nuevo Testamento San Juan XXIII. También coincidirá este año con La semilla de toda vocación arraiga y fl orece un adolescente era diversas vías. El vasto número de declara a Jesús como Señor. Esto el Día de las Madres. con mayor efi cacia en el suelo fértil de la familia la última pregunta testigos, además de su disposición expresa nuestra convicción de que El Domingo del Buen Pastor se celebra el cuarto cristiana. Un hogar amoroso en el que los padres que quería con- en aceptar el martirio antes de el Padre Celestial nos ha manifesta- domingo de Pascua, porque el Evangelio de ese tomen en serio su responsabilidad como prime- siderar. Siempre negar a Jesús, es para mí parte de do y revelado de muchas maneras domingo presenta a Jesús como el Buen Pastor, ros educadores de sus hijos ofrece la mejor encontraba una la prueba de que al tercer día Él que Jesús comparte su divinidad. que “da su vida por sus ovejas.” La Iglesia en el confi guración para la transmisión de la fe, para la manera de cambi- que estuvo absolutamente muerto mundo entero observa cada año este día como la formación en la virtud y el discernimiento de una ar de tema rápida- Jesús es Dios y hombre, Jesús es Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley está ahora y para siempre absolu- Jornada Mundial de Oración por las Vocaciones. vocación. Mientras que toda la comunidad cristia- mente. Pero una Señor. tamente vivo. Al decir ¨Jesús es Señor¨ hace- Oramos de una manera particular por las voca- na tiene la responsabilidad de cultivar y orar por vez que la semi- La posibilidad de una vida mos una declaración de fe en ciones al sacerdocio; por los buenos pastores. las vocaciones, la familia es el seminario ideal, o lla había sido sembrada, se mantuvo en lo más después de esta no era una idea Oramos por nuestros seminaristas. Oramos para “semillero” para cultivar y fomentar este regalo. recóndito de mi mente hasta que otros eventos y Jesús, hombre y Dios, que nos común entre todos los judíos. Los que Dios continúe llamando de entre nosotros a Este Día de las Madres, mientras se observa la circunstancias hicieron que fuera muy difícil de saduceos son un ejemplo de una compromete a una fi delidad y rela- muchos más hombres jóvenes con corazones gen- Jornada Mundial de Oración por las Vocaciones, evitarla por más tiempo. secta judía que negaba la resurre- ción especial de discípulos con Él erosos que están dispuestos a convertirse en sier- estoy particularmente consciente del papel impor- Creo que mi madre siempre se identifi co con cción corporal. Incluso hasta el día que es nuestro maestro. Jesús es vos formados por la mente y el corazón de Cristo. tante que mi propia madre tuvo en mi vocación. Santa Mónica, que derramó muchas lágrimas y de hoy los judíos no están claros Señor es decir que no hay per- Cada vocación es un don precioso de Dios. Dios Nuestra familia no era extraordinaria de ningu- oró sin cesar por la conversión de su hijo descar- sobre qué es exactamente eso de sonas, patrias o posesiones más nos llama a cada uno por nuestro nombre. Él nos na manera. Éramos católicos muy ordinarios. riado. Su hijo era San Agustín, y eso le dio a mi La resurrección de Cristo se representa en un mosaico a la Basílica del Santuario de importantes que Él para nosotros. llama a cada uno de nosotros a ser santos. Él Recuerdo haber aprendiendo mis oraciones de madre una gran esperanza mientras continuaba una vida después de la presente. la Inmaculada Con-cepción en Washington. La Pascua, la fi esta de la resurrección, se Él es número uno para nosotros nos llama a cada uno de nosotros a caminar por rodillas junto a mi cama como un niño pequeño orando por mí. Con esto podemos concluir que celebra el 20 de abril en el Rito Latino este ano. (Foto de CNS/Paul Haring) un camino particular que nos llevará a nuestra con mi mamá y mi papá. Asistíamos a misa todos En este Día de las Madres voy a agradecer la resurrección de Jesús fue una y no tenemos otro señor, señora o ligiosos de la época, queda invalida- Ya no tenemos que llorar a Jesús santifi cación y que dará un enfoque concreto para los domingos y nuestros padres eran activos en una vez más a Dios por mi querida madre y su novedad, algo nunca antes visto de señores. da de la manera más contundente pues no se quedó muerto, está nuestra misión. La mayoría son llamados al matri- actividades y organizaciones de la iglesia de vez papel especial en la transmisión del don de la fe esta manera. El camino del Señor es nuestro monio; otros al sacerdocio o a la vida consagrada. en cuando. Más allá de eso, no había nada es- en nuestra casa y abrir mi corazón al don de mi Digo ¨de esta manera¨ porque y clara. vivo. Ya no estamos solos pues nos camino, la cruz. Su triunfo es nues- Toda vocación cristiana es una vocación de amar pecial en nuestra práctica religiosa. Pero fue mi vocación a través de su oración, aliento y amor muchos vieron a Lázaro resucitar La resurrección de Jesús es la vuelve a acompañar. Él nos dem- tro triunfo, la tumba vacía. ¨Jesús y servir. Cualquiera que sea nuestra vocación es madre quien de vez en cuando hacia la pregunta, paciente. pero resucitó a la vida de antes, expresión del juez de última instan- uestra que viviremos para siempre es Señor¨ es decirle a Jesús y a los cia de que Jesús es el Hijo de Dios, y la muerte es solo un paso ha- un cuerpo con limitaciones y para demás que creemos en su amorosa considerado blasfemia por Caifás, y cia algo mejor y no un fi nal. Que morir de nuevo. También está el y misericordiosa divinidad y por Papa Francisco Mensaje para la jornada mundial de oración por las vocaciones caso de la hija de Jairo. Resucitada es el Rey de los Judíos, considerado hermosa y buena noticia, el amor consecuencia deseamos darle a Él, Queridos hermanos y hermanas: «El Señor se escogió a Jacob, a Israel en nosotros y transformarse en servi- tribulaciones, ahogada por preocu- por Jesús pero no con un cuerpo traición por Pilato. Lo que rechaz- y la vida no tienen fi nal. Gracias a como a nadie, el lugar más especial 1. El Evangelio relata que «Jesús en posesión suya» (Sal 135,4). Pues cio concreto al prójimo. No debemos paciones y seducciones mundanas distinto. aban Caifás y Pilato es la verdad Jesús la esperanza nunca muere de nuestras vidas, nuestros cora- recorría todas las ciudades y aldeas… bien, nosotros somos «propiedad» de tener miedo: Dios sigue con pasión y (cf. Mt 13,19-22). Todas estas difi cul- Jesús al resucitar en un cuerpo que abrazamos los cristianos hoy. para quien tiene ojos de eternidad. Al ver a las muchedumbres, se Dios no en el sentido de la posesión maestría la obra fruto de sus manos tades podrían desalentarnos, reple- glorifi cado, pero todavía con las Otra conclusión de todo esto es que Como último punto en esta re- zones. Decir ¨Jesús es Señor¨ es compadecía de ellas, porque estaban que hace esclavos, sino de un víncu- en cada etapa de la vida. Jamás nos gándonos por sendas aparentemente heridas de la pasión, a veces no es si Jesús es el Hijo de Dios y el Rey fl exión pascual quisiera gritar a los expresar cómo nos unimos a Él en extenuadas y abandonadas “como lo fuerte que nos une a Dios y entre abandona. Le interesa que se cumpla más cómodas. Pero la verdadera reconocido y ya no necesita entrar de los Judíos, entonces Jesús es cuatro vientos con alegría y convi- su Cuerpo, que es la Iglesia. Decir ovejas que no tienen pastor”. Enton- nosotros, según un pacto de alianza su proyecto en nosotros, pero quiere alegría de los llamados consiste en por la puerta para llegar a sus el Mesías prometido en el Antiguo cción que ¡Jesús es mi Señor! Jesús es Señor es, por el Espíritu ces dice a sus discípulos: “La mies que permanece eternamente «porque conseguirlo con nuestro asentimiento creer y experimentar que él, el Señor, amigos. Jesús vuelve a la vida de Testamento y tenemos que volver ¨Señor¨ es el título dado a Dios Santo, dar toda una predicación. es abundante, pero los trabajadores su amor es para siempre» (cf. Sal y nuestra colaboración. es fi el, y con él podemos caminar, manera mejorada y más perfecta a las Sagradas Escrituras y ver en el Antiguo Testamento en lugar Sí, Jesús resucitó. ¿Y qué? pre- son pocos; rogad, pues, al Señor de 136). En el relato de la vocación del 3. También hoy Jesús vive y ser discípulos y testigos del amor de y la sentencia de muerte impuesta todo a la luz de este nuevo suceso del tetragramaton que no se pro- guntan algunos… ¡Y MUCHO!, es la mies que mande trabajadores a su profeta Jeremías, por ejemplo, Dios camina en nuestras realidades de Dios, abrir el corazón a grandes idea- por Pilato, por insistencia de los re- divino. nunciaba por respeto a Dios. En mi respuesta. mies”» (Mt 9,35-38). Estas palabras recuerda que él vela continuamente la vida ordinaria para acercarse a les, a cosas grandes. «Los cristianos nos sorprenden, porque todos sabe- sobre cada uno para que se cumpla todos, comenzando por los últimos, y no hemos sido elegidos por el Señor mos que primero es necesario arar, su Palabra en nosotros. La imagen curarnos de nuestros males y enfer- para pequeñeces. Id siempre más sembrar y cultivar para poder luego, elegida es la rama de almendro, el medades. Me dirijo ahora a aquellos allá, hacia las cosas grandes. Poned Domingo de la Misericordia del Señor, a su debido tiempo, cosechar una primero en fl orecer, anunciando el que están bien dispuestos a ponerse en juego vuestra vida por los grandes mies abundante. Jesús, en cambio, renacer de la vida en primavera (cf. Jr a la escucha de la voz de Cristo que ideales» (Homilía en la misa para los afi rma que «la mies es abundante». 1,11-12). Todo procede de él y es don resuena en la Iglesia, para compren- confi rmandos, 28 de abril de 2013). A Ha amanecido un mundo nuevo En este día tan especial y tan dia, al tener en los altares aquel profundamente. mos sintonizados con el sentir de ¿Pero quién ha trabajado para que suyo: el mundo, la vida, la muerte, der cuál es la propia vocación. Os vosotros obispos, sacerdotes, religio- solemne de Pascua, confesamos que reconoció este día tan especial Nuestros padres la Iglesia universal. El Espíritu el resultado fuese así? La respuesta el presente, el futuro, pero, asegura invito a escuchar y seguir a Jesús, sos, comunidades y familias cristia- que Jesús, nuestro Señor, no para toda la humanidad. cristianos y nuestras Santo dio un nuevo entusiasmo a es una sola: Dios. Evidentemente el Apóstol,«vosotros sois de Cristo y a dejaros transformar interiormente nas os pido que orientéis la pastoral el campo del cual habla Jesús es la Cristo de Dios» (1 Co 3,23). He aquí por sus palabras que «son espíritu vocacional en esta dirección, acom- pertenece al mundo de los muer- El simbolismo memorial de la comunidades nos la opción cristiana con la canon- humanidad, somos nosotros. Y la a- explicado el modo de pertenecer a y vida» (Jn 6,63). María, Madre de pañando a los jóvenes por itinerarios tos, sino que es alguien que vive Resurrección del Señor en nuestros han engendrado en izacion de estos dos papas y con cción efi caz que es causa del «mucho Dios: a través de la relación única y Jesús y nuestra, nos repite también de santidad que, al ser personales, con la vida verdadera y defi nitiva, templos alberga, desde la semana la fe, para que nues- su asistencia que surge de nuestra fruto» es la gracia de Dios, la comu- personal con Jesús, que nos confi rió a nosotros: «Haced lo que él os diga» «exigen una auténtica pedagogía de la de Dios. También proclamamos pasada, un hermoso tesoro sim- tra vida sea una vida alegría pascual. Debemos pensar nión con él (cf. Jn 15,5). Por tanto, la el Bautismo desde el inicio de nues- (Jn 2,5). Os hará bien participar con la santidad, capaz de adaptarse a los que nuestro futuro es un futuro de bólico: el cirio pascual. Esa noche fundamentada en en este día y en este año en una fe oración que Jesús pide a la Iglesia se tro nacimiento a la vida nueva. Es confi anza en un camino comunitario ritmos de cada persona. Esta peda- vida y que ese futuro lo podemos ha sido bendecido el fuego nuevo, los valores profun- Por Padre que no consista en simples cos- refi ere a la petición de incrementar el Cristo, por lo tanto, quien continua- que sepa despertar en vosotros y en gogía debe integrar las riquezas de la ir haciendo realidad día tras día, al se ha tomado de él la nueva luz dos Francisco tumbres religiosas rutinarias y a número de quienes están al servicio mente nos interpela con su Palabra torno a vosotros las mejores energías. propuesta dirigida a todos con las for- superar las condiciones de muerte con la cual ha sido encendido el que Dios nos ha Zuccolotto veces supersticiosas, sino en una de su Reino. San Pablo, que fue uno para que confi emos en él, amándole La vocación es un fruto que madura mas tradicionales de ayuda personal personales y de nuestro mundo. cirio adornado y hemos hecho una revelado por medio manera nueva de mirar la vida y de estos «colaboradores de Dios», se «con todo el corazón, con todo el en el campo bien cultivado del amor y de grupo, y con las formas más re- Ejemplo tenemos en las virtudes procesión solemne para cantar que de su hijo Jesucristo y que ha- de vivirla según los principios del prodigó incansablemente por la cau- entendimiento y con todo el ser» (Mc recíproco que se hace servicio mu- cientes ofrecidas en las asociaciones heroicas de estos dos papas que Jesucristo resucitado es la luz que cen posible que construyamos un evangelio. Con nuevo entusiasmo sa del Evangelio y de la Iglesia. Con 12,33). Por eso, toda vocación, no tuo, en el contexto de una auténtica y en los movimientos reconocidos por hoy domingo ha proclamado la Igle- brilla en medio de las tinieblas. mundo auténticamente humano, debemos tratar de comprender la conciencia de quien ha experimen- obstante la pluralidad de los camin- vida eclesial. Ninguna vocación nace la Iglesia» (Juan Pablo II, Carta ap. sia, como Santos. Jesús, el Cristo en quien cree- profundamente humano. En este también quién es realmente el tado personalmente hasta qué punto os, requiere siempre un éxodo de sí por sí misma o vive por sí misma. La Novo millennio ineunte, 31). Es posible que la comunidad que mos, es el Resucitado que vive para día no sólo podemos contemplar la Señor para nosotros, qué implica es inescrutable la voluntad salvífi - mismos para centrar la propia exis- vocación surge del corazón de Dios Dispongamos por tanto nuestro se congrega en este día no haya siempre, que ha vencido la muerte fuente del agua bautismal, sino que en nuestra vida su seguimiento y ca de Dios, y que la iniciativa de la tencia en Cristo y en su Evangelio. y brota en la tierra buena del pueblo corazón a ser «terreno bueno» para asistido a la vigilia pascual la sem- y nos ha abierto a todos el camino podemos ser asperjados con esa cómo es posible dar testimonio de gracia es el origen de toda vocación, Tanto en la vida conyugal, como en fi el, en la experiencia del amor frater- escuchar, acoger y vivir la Palabra ana pasada, e inclusive que haya de la vida. Creer en él, la luz del agua de la vida que nos recuerda dicho seguimiento en el mundo en el Apóstol recuerda a los cristianos las formas de consagración religiosa no. ¿Acaso no dijo Jesús: «En esto y dar así fruto. Cuanto más nos participado en las celebraciones de mundo, es estar convencidos de y nos invita a asumir de nuevo la el cual vivimos. Finalmente lo que de Corinto: «Vosotros sois campo de y en la vida sacerdotal, es necesario conocerán todos que sois discípulos unamos a Jesús con la oración, la la semana santa. En este caso, esta que es posible construir un mundo gracia de nuestro bautismo. se refi ere a nuestro bautismo: un Dios» (1 Co 3,9). Así, primero nace superar los modos de pensar y de míos: si os amáis unos a otros» (Jn Sagrada Escritura, la Eucaristía, los eucaristía es muy importante como nuevo, luminoso, no afectado por Un nuevo comienzo, que tiene día fuimos bautizados, pero es hoy dentro de nuestro corazón el asom- actuar no concordes con la volun- 13,35)? Sacramentos celebrados y vividos en celebración pascual. Pero aún en el las tinieblas de la muerte, de la ahora un sentido especial. cuando debemos tener conciencia bro por una mies abundante que sólo tad de Dios. Es un «éxodo que nos 4. Queridos hermanos y herma- la Iglesia, con la fraternidad vivida, caso de que la comunidad que se injusticia, del odio y la violencia. Siempre la celebración del mis- de lo que el bautismo implica en Dios puede dar; luego, la gratitud por conduce a un camino de adoración nas, vivir este «“alto grado” de la vida tanto más crecerá en nosotros la reúne sea la misma que ha partici- El simbolismo bautismal; esa terio pascual del Señor en Semana nuestra vida. ¿Qué es ese morir y un amor que siempre nos precede; al Señor y de servicio a él en los cristiana ordinaria» (cf. Juan Pablo alegría de colaborar con Dios al servi- por último, la adoración por la obra hermanos y hermanas» (Discurso a II, Carta ap. Novo millennio ineunte, cio del Reino de misericordia y de ver- pado durante la semana en las ce- noche hemos bendecido el agua Santa tiene para nosotros, los cris- resucitar con Cristo? Y ¿Qué con- que él ha hecho y que requiere nues- la Unión internacional de superioras 31), signifi ca algunas veces ir a dad, de justicia y de paz. Y la cosecha lebraciones, esta celebración puede bautismal y hemos renovado las tianos, una importancia especial. secuencias tiene en el mundo real tro libre compromiso de actuar con él generales, 8 de mayo de 2013). Por contracorriente, y comporta también será abundante y en la medida de la tener un cierto sentido de síntesis promesas bautismales. San Pablo Pero en este año con mayor en el cual vivimos? y por él. eso, todos estamos llamados a adorar encontrarse con obstáculos, fuera gracia que sabremos acoger con doci- pascual de todo lo celebrado. ¿Por nos dice que ser bautizados signifi - razón, porque estamos viviendo Nota de los editores: Padre Fran- 2. Muchas veces hemos rezado con a Cristo en nuestro corazón (cf. 1 P y dentro de nosotros. Jesús mismo lidad en nosotros. Con este deseo, y qué razón? Porque no solo se está ca morir y resucitar con Cristo: el un Jubileo con la canonizacion cisco Zuccolotto vive y trabaja a las palabras del salmista: «Él nos hizo 3,15) para dejarnos alcanzar por el nos advierte: La buena semilla de la pidiéndoos que recéis por mí, impar- celebrando la Resurección del bautismo no es un mero hecho del de estos dos papas tan queridos y laIglesia del Sagrado Corazón, en la y somos suyos, su pueblo y ovejas impulso de la gracia que anida en la Palabra de Dios a menudo es robada to de corazón a todos la Bendición Señor, se está gozando de su gran pasado, que ni siquiera recorda- conocidos de nuestros tiempos. ciudad de Oklahoma. de su rebaño» (Sal 100,3); o también: semilla de la Palabra, que debe crecer por el Maligno, bloqueada por las Apostólica. Solemnidad de la divina Misericor- mos, sino algo que nos ha marcado Es muy importante que este- 14 May 4, 2014 Local Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Local May 4, 2014 15 Calendar Are you listening? 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The director the 14-15 school year for a 5th tions for the 14-15 school year for Literature, Science, or Social Stud- Region 10 Catholic Youth Con- Substance Addiction Ministry Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth 2000 for the benefi t of the Catholic will coordinate all education pro- grade teacher and part time Span- the following subject areas: Instruc- ies certifi cation. Please submit an ference Nov. 21, 2014 to Nov. 23, training May 31 Camp to six Catholic youth in the Youth Camp. This is the third year grams for children and adults. The ish teacher. Interested applicants tional Technology and Computer Archdiocesan application along 2014. With a theme of “Striving At least 9 percent of all adults Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. that the Fund has awarded a schol- director will be responsible for cat- should send a cover letter, copy of Applications, Math, English, Science, with current resume to Mrs. Shan- and Thriving,” the Conference will suffer from some form of sub- Receiving the scholarship awards arship to a camper. Mr. Streets was echist recruitment, formation, and teacher certifi cation and resume to Reading and Spanish, with Pre-AP/ non Statton, Sacred Heart Catholic feature keynote speakers Leah stance addiction – and others are the following: Toni Fidel, Cathe- enthusiastic about helping to make certifi cation, and must also collabo- Jacque Cook at principal@stmarys- AP experience preferred. Interested School, 210 South Evans, El Reno, Darrow, Jackie Francois and Ben who suffer from addiction fail to dral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, sure all Catholic youth in the Arch- rate with the parish leaders of youth guthrie.com or fax to (405) 282- applicants should send a cover letter, OK 73036, or by email to sstattonsa- Barresi, as well as emcee Ben disclose the fact. Fifty percent of Oklahoma City; Brandon Serrano, diocese had the camping experience. ministry, music, and the Journey 2924. copy of teacher certifi cation and re- [email protected] . Walther. Registration information children are touched by addiction Holy Cross Church, Madill, Okla.; The Catholic Foundation Direc- is available at www.archokc.org. in some form. Brittany Zink, Saint Joseph Church, tor’s Fund awarded Summer Camp “My husband Kevin was so SECURITY WHEN Agents Wanted Catholic youth who would like Endorsed by the United States Blackwell, Okla.; Arely Gutierrez, Scholarships to Our Lady of Gua- passionate about the importance of taking care of to assume a leadership role in Council of Catholic Bishops, the Our Lady of Victory Church, Pur- dalupe Youth Camp for the second YOU NEED IT MOST. the conference may apply to National Catholic Council on Ad- cell, Okla.; Caroline Malget, Saint our family. He was the kind of time this year. Three scholarships guy people would look at and be Youth Animators, who sing, dictions promotes hope, healing Rose of Lima Church, Perry, Okla.; were awarded from the fund. say, ‘That is the kind of father dance, serve as Emcees and pro- and reconciliation to those suf- and Vincent Nguyen, Saint Benedict or husband I want to be.’ “The Foundation’s Board of Direc- claim God’s word. Requirements fering from addiction. The council Church, Shawnee, Okla. Fidel and “I know too many people tors is excited to be able to award Servicing who don’t have life and the application form are has established a Substance Ad- Gutierrez will each receive a Jacob these scholarships,” said Karen insurance and haven’t taken available at www.archokc.org. diction Ministry that provides ed- Meier Memorial Endowment Fund Oklahoma the steps to protect their Full time agent Rieger, president of the Foundation. Kevin Pierce Does your Volunteers will also be needed ucation about addictive disease, Scholarship. Malget will receive the family. positions “We believe that it is vital for as “Now, I am an advocate family have in several different areas pri- increases awareness of the pain Robert A. Streets Family Endow- General Agent available. To many Catholic youth in the arch- for life insurance. Without the strength of learn more, call or to the event and during the in people’s lives and refers those ment Fund Scholarship. Nguyen, 405-514-7660 it, I would have ended up in the shield? diocese as possible to be able to Kevin Pierce at weekend of the event. Volunteers in need to places where help can Serrano and Zink will each receive [email protected] bankruptcy, questioning attend the summer camp. We echo how I would have raised the 405-514-7660. may offer to work as little as a be found. The ministry extends the Catholic Foundation Director’s and support the camp’s mission to kids.” — Dorothy, a K of C To watch an two-hour shift or as much as the support, acceptance, understand- Fund Scholarships. insured member’s widow agent in action, entire weekend, but must be at ing and healing to those touched The Jacob Meier Memorial Endow- nurture positive Catholic values in Call your agent today to learn more least 18 years old and trained by addiction. our youth.” about the Knights of Columbus and scan here... ment Fund was established by fam- the great products we have to offer. Whole Life • Term • Retirement • Annuities • Long-Term Care • IRA in Safe Environment practices. Saint Monica Parish in Edmond ily and friends in memory of Jake If you would like to establish a Areas of need include: Art and has begun a Substance Addic- Meier, a former camper and counsel- Scholarship Fund at the Catholic Environment; Entertainment; tion Ministry team and, on May or at the Youth Summer Camp who Foundation or contribute to either Exhibitors; First Aid; Hospitality 31, will host training for those passed away in 2009. Although his the Robert A Streets Family En- and Transportation (to and from who would like to be a part of the life ended way too early, the scholar- dowment Fund or the Jacob Meier airport); Liturgy, Music and Rec- team. It is not necessary to have ship in Jake Meier’s memory serves Memorial Endowment Fund for onciliation; Memorial Pilgrimage any experience with addiction as a reminder of a talented, loving Camp Scholarships to Our Lady of and Prayer Service; Prayer and to serve as a SAM minister. To Trey Welker Rob Blakely Troy Snow Chad McAulif Ric Moore Chris O'Lague Jody Snowder Michael Calhoun and caring young man whose faith Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp, Worship; Security; Technology; volunteer at Saint Monica or to Assistant GA 405-243-8324 918-856-9303 918-284-0685 405-641-9582 405-343-9661 405-474-6192 405-990-0572 guided him in the right direction. please send your tax-deductible gift 405-850-4092 Robert.Blakely@ [email protected] Chad.McAulif@ Richard.Moore@ Chris.OLague@ Jody.Snowder@ Michael.Calhoun@ and Workshops. For more infor- learn more about how to begin a to the Catholic Foundation, P.O. Box Trey.Welker@ kofc.org Councils: 1104, 1302, kofc.org kofc.org kofc.org kofc.org kofc.org His camping experience was a great Councils: 767, 3101, Councils: 965, 1287, mation or to volunteer, contact team in another parish, contact kofc.org Councils: 916, 1038, 1677, 10388, 11194, Councils: 6606, 962, Councils: 6477, Councils: 1018, 5160, part of that faith formation. This is 32180, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or 1044, 1053, 5266, 8523, 9901, 11648, 4601, 5440, 6478, 5396, 5759, 4026, Becky Jaime in the archdiocesan Cheryl Gumerson at (405) 220- Councils: 3113, 11734, 11959, 13313, 4804, 9668, 4721, 7395, 10822, 11237, 13366, 949, 1533, 1537, 14248, 775, 4519, 12108, 12605, 12819, 12518, 14744, 8633 4598, 11909, 4889, the fi rst year that the Fund is able to online at www.cfook.org. For more 3220, 8204 8433, 13828, 3167, 12669 Youth and Young Adult Offi ce at 0873. 1903, 2974, 3309, 3336, 7392, 9333, 14106 3556, 5168, 5354, 9583, 9900, 2604 award two scholarships to camp. information, call (405) 721-4115. 4042, 9334, 11135 14448, 14220, 11633 12382 16 May 4, 2014 Local Sooner Catholic This Mother’s Day, prayers to be offered for mothers’ lives By Brianna Osborne Mother’s Day, highlighting another important The Sooner Catholic way in which mothers sacrifi ce. Mothers can This year, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11, pray that their sons become good priests or their and, while this joyful holiday is appropriate- daughters good brides of Christ. Mothers can ly celebrated with fl owers and greeting cards, also pray for a good spouse for their children. it should also be marked with sincere prayer. Children, remembering the Marian hymn Catholics recognize that a mother was God’s best “Bring fl owers of the fairest,” can pray through and purest creation – namely, the Virgin Mary, the intercession of Mary that they bring only the Mother of God – and that her prayers help the most beautiful moments to the lives of their mothers in the struggles of daily life. mothers and avoid causing them suffering and Mary’s earthly life, like that of every mother, pain. was woven throughout with pure joy and in- Many parishes will crown statues of Mary this tense sorrow. Mary expressed humble delight month. This ceremony is a visible reminder of in being chosen to carry the Savior of the world just how close Mary is to her Son and how she and showed grief at seeing her son’s torture and always points the way to him. In family life, death. One only need look at the saints to know mothers are also the ones who point the way to that all mothers share in these experiences. This litany of suffering and sacrifi ce is echoed heaven, by teaching, correcting and loving their Saint Monica wept and prayed for years before by mothers in every place and time, and that is children. her son, Saint Augustine, fi nally returned to the why Mother’s Day should involve prayer for the May all mothers fi nd fulfi llment in their work, Christian faith. Saint Margaret of Cortona lived souls of mothers who have died, for widows, for joy in spending time with their children and as a homeless single mother before fi nding her single mothers, for mothers who have lost chil- heavenly reward for their faithful service. calling in serving the poor. Saint Gianna Beretta dren or miscarried, for mothers who have had Brianna Osborne is a staff writer for the Soon- Molla died after giving birth to her fourth child, abortions, for pregnant mothers and, indeed, for er Catholic and the editor of the Sooner Catholic rather than having the abortion recommended by all mothers. enewsletter, available at https://uno.fl ocknote. her doctors. The World Day of Prayer for Vocations falls on com/list/126932. New community provides home for poor, neglected elderly By Connie Summers for the “lifeguard” on duty. For the Sooner Catholic The volunteers, or “lifeguards” Yolanda Garcia never planned as they are fondly called, assure on living and caring for the elder- a “ministry of presence, to Our ly but, after visiting the Gos- Lord, each other and our resi- pel of Life Dwelling located at dents” said Faulkner. GOLD recently offered a “life- Saint James the Greater parish guard training” session taught in Oklahoma City, and praying by Marti Burton, R.N., nurse together with Sister Maria Faulk- educator and faith community ner, she knew God was calling nurse. The course gave a brief her not only to volunteer there overview of caring for the elderly but to live there. in a home setting. GOLD plans “I felt the presence of the to hold other training sessions Lord and His call to be here, to throughout the year. serve Him, His people, and His Saint John Paul II’s encyclical Church” Garcia said. “Evangelium Vitae” underpins Founded by Sister Maria the ministry of GOLD. Faulkner, GOLD began in Sep- “His call for a spirituality of tember 2013 when it welcomed communion is foundational to its fi rst resident, a frail 99-year- our prayer and community life old woman who was living alone as Gospel of Life Disciples” said and needed assistance with her Faulkner. day-to- day activities, such as Yolanda Garcia never planned on living and caring for the elderly but after visiting Saint John Paul II established grooming and preparation of the Gospel of Life Dwelling (GOLD) located at Saint James the Greater parish in the Pontifi cal Academy of Life in meals. Oklahoma City, and praying together with Sister Maria Faulkner, she knew God was 1994 with the sole purpose of Saint James parish has em- calling her not only to volunteer there but to live there. defending life. braced the fl edgling communi- Although abortion has been the between generations” so often those of the previous generation. ty, fi nancing the renovations of main issue at the forefront of the spoken of by Saint John Paul II. With this “covenant” in mind, the small home and providing fi ght for life, the Academy is now This covenant brings together the Faulkner has invited several much-needed volunteer help for focusing more on the elderly and youth and elderly in an effort to youth groups from the archdi- the elderly residents. ways to establish “the covenant foster respect and honor toward ocese to donate their time and The home is intentionally near efforts to GOLD. the grade school and parish com- Pope Francis often speaks of munity, allowing the community the elderly today as being mar- to grow organically within the ginalized and forgotten. Faulk- parish neighborhood. ner agrees. It is her hope that “The simple day-to-day life GOLD will be “both a hopeful at the Gospel of Life Dwelling sign and a fruitful mission of is that of any family – cooking, ongoing commitment, dedica- cleaning, laundry and all that tion and advocacy for our eldest makes a house a home, (includ- brothers and sisters.” ing) relationships, dialogue (and) Understanding that GOLD is prayer,” said Faulkner. not a complete solution to the “During the day, the door is growing demographic needs of always open,” she added. the elderly population, it is, how- The chapel is the heart of the ever, “an intentional response home, and prayer is offered to their needs, one person at a throughout the day. time, as a sign of the care de- There are two bedrooms in the sired for all,” said Faulkner. home where two elders may be For more information on the welcomed and accompanied with There are two bedrooms in the home where two elders may be welcomed and accompa- Gospel of Life Dwelling or to palliative care during the last nied with palliative care during the last stage of their earthly pilgrimage at no charge volunteer, contact Sister Maria stage of their earthly pilgrimage to the resident. Understanding that GOLD is not a complete solution to the growing Faulkner at (405) 778-1107 or at no charge to the resident. demographic needs of the elderly population, it is, however, “an intentional response to [email protected]. The garage has been converted their needs, one person at a time, as a sign of the care desired for all” said Faulkner. Connie Summers is a freelance into a bedroom to enable lodging writer for the Sooner Catholic.