Sooner Catholic www.soonercatholic.org July 10, 2016 www.archokc.org Go Make Disciples Becoming the heart of Christ: Servant of God Fr. Stanley Rother July 28 marks the 35th anniversary of his murder By María Ruiz Scaperlanda, For the Sooner Catholic

It was dusk. An unusual chill tortured for a day or two and then stand in a circle, hold hands and in the evening’s breeze testified to brutally murdered for wanting a pray – for Diego, for his family and the fact that it was January in the better life and more justice for his for peace for the village. remote lakeside village of Santiago pueblo.” Later the group at the rec- Atitlán. Father Stanley Rother, the Soon after the car sped away tory drifted into the living room parish pastor, sat in the rectory’s from the plaza, the stunned group where they sat mostly in silence, living room listening to music, as from the mission walked the area with only occasional comments. was his custom at the end of a and found Diego’s hat in front of Father Stanley turned and said to busy day – or at times, as a much Frankie, “I am so glad you are here needed respite before an evening have never eaten and experienced this with us. You full of visitors and parish activi- someone else’s can go back home and tell people ties. food,” he had said what happened.” Suddenly, Associate Pastor to Father Stanley, Counting Diego Quic, “that Father Pedro Bocel ran into the liv- “why then do they makes 11 members of this com- ing room, swinging open the door want to hurt me munity who have been kidnapped and yelling a panicked call. and to kill me?” and all are presumed dead,” In a matter of seconds, Father On that fateful Father Stanley wrote in a letter, as Stanley grabbed a jacket and Saturday in Jan- if counting bodies, morgues and dashed out of the rectory’s front uary of 1981, the places of burial were a normal door – just in time to witness topic for anyone. “Only one body three kidnappers who had al- has been positively identified and ready pried 30-year-old Diego buried here; there are possibly Quic from the rectory porch rail- three buried in a common [grave] ing dragging Diego down the long in Chimaltenango. They were steps of the parish church, and picked up in Antigua and the fol- shoving him into the back seat of lowing week I went to all the hos- a car parked at the bottom of the pitals and morgues in the area and stairs. got a list of their characteristics “.¡Ayúdame, ayúdame!” (Help and clothing. … For these 11 who me!), Diego cried loudly. Bewil- are gone, there are eight widows dered by his inclu- and 32 children among the group. sion on a death list, These people Diego, an educated are going to parish catechist need emer- and father of two gency help.” the Church sons, had requested kidnappers Perhaps writ- and his right asylum at the par- and Diego’s ing in a stream shoe at the ish rectory. “I have violent strug- of conscious- bottom of the never stolen, have gle broke ness, trying to steps. Some- never hurt anyone, the banister make sense of one found a on the ele- the senseless- hand grenade vated porch ness, Father Photos Archdiocese of Oklahoma City archives. on the church between the Stanley continued the letter by porch, appar- church entrance and the rectory. listing the parishioners affected ently dropped Father Stanley stepped out and by the violence who needed help: by one of the stopped where the rail had broken. the widows; the children; the kidnappers. “I just stood there wanting to people who left for fear of their Right away, jump down to help, but knowing life and can’t find work in exile; Father Stan- that I would be killed or be taken parishioners who were salaried ley walked to along also. The car sped off with by the radio station, artisan the village’s him yelling for help but no one coops and health promoters. telephone of- was able to do so. Then, I realized Still, “other towns in the diocese fice and called that Father Pedro, Frankie Wil- are being hit harder than us at the police in liams from Wichita and I had just the present,” Father Stanley ac- nearby San witnessed a kidnapping of some- knowledged. “In the past couple Lucas, asking one that we had gotten to know months three priests of the dio- them to keep an eye out for a car and love and were unable to do cese have had to leave because of coming their way. He specifically anything about it,” Father Stanley direct threats, and two others got stressed this was a kidnapping and wrote to his friend Father John scared and left. All but one were that the kidnappers were armed. Steichen, the official contact with foreigners.” The San Lucas police replied they the Church of Oklahoma. Days later, a close friend of Diego would see about it, “but they prob- “They had his mouth covered, Quic came to the rectory to see ably hid instead,” Father Stanley but I can still hear his muffled Father Stanley, distraught, still in wrote in his Jan. 5 letter. screams for help. As I got back in grief over the loss of his friend. When Father Stanley returned the rectory, I got a cramp in my Frankie remembered how “im- from the telephone office, he sug- back from the anger I felt that this pressed” she was by Father friend was being taken off to be gested to the dazed group that they continued on Page 8 2 July 10, 2016 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic July 10, 2016 3

Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more Parish youth heed pope’s call for works of mercy news on the The trifecta! website By Sally Linhart, By Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, By Sooner Catholic Staff Youth from Saint Monica parish In June, the group parishioner at Christ the in Edmond are participating in prepared sack lunches King who ministers to As I turned the page of the calendar and bid fare- Yet, God has not aban- Additional coverage of several events as part of a “Merci- for homeless men incarcerated men and Church and archdiocesan well to the month of June, I did so with a sense of doned us. Even if we are ful Summer,” in response to Pope and women in the women in Oklahoma. news and events, only on relief, but also with a good measure of gratitude. unfaithful, God remains Francis’s declaration of a Jubilee community. Fol- Following the presen- www.soonercatholic.org: Why relief? The month of June was hard on many faithful. Through the Year of Mercy. The Year of Mercy lowing their efforts, tation by Reisenberg, fronts. We saw the continuing onslaught of horrifi c prophet Jeremiah God began Dec. 8, 2015, and ends Nov. they watched “The the group completed  The Sooner Catholic terror attacks: fi rst in Orlando, then in Istanbul. Our promised his people, “I 20. Letters,” the story of a ropes course to- will be on hiatus starting hearts are crushed with grief for the innocent victims will give you shepherds During the Year of Mercy, Catho- Mother Teresa and gether. Archbishop Paul S. Coakley July 11. The next issue of violence who are being sacrifi ced on the altars of after my own heart” (Jer. her strug- On July 13, the will be Aug. 7. To send gles as she group will spend the hatred and intolerance. 3:15). Just when we need photos, event information established the day visiting the sick at We had further legal setbacks in our defense of in- it most God offers a word of encouragement. God or story ideas, e-mail Missionaries of the Gospel of Life Dwell- renews his covenant daily. nocent human life as the U.S. Supreme Court struck [email protected]. Charity. ing at Saint James the down a Texas abortion law. Finally, we witnessed a During month of June I had the privilege of partic- The youth group Greater. Sister Maria of the Trin- further muddling of com- ipating in a trifecta! One also visited with Sally ity will share her ministry with mon sense and another of the principal responsi-  There’s still time to Reisenberg as she shared the students and they will spend short-sighted executive bilities and great joys of a sign up for Our Lady of her experience of visiting time with residents, helping with overreach as the ban was bishop is to confer the sac- Guadalupe Catholic prisoners. Reisenberg is a various projects. Summer Camp! lifted on so-called transgen- rament of Holy Orders. It Camp 5 July 10-15 dered persons serving in is through this sacrament On July 20, Father Price Oswalt Camp 6 July 17-22 from Saint Joseph Old Cathedral the military. The tsunami of that I experience my spiri- Camp 7 July 24-29 will speak on burying the dead as tual fatherhood in a partic- this radical gender ideology Check availability at www. well as the canonization efforts continues to sweep away ularly poignant way. archokc.org/youth-and- for Servant of God Father Stanley centuries of settled wis- Last month, I conferred young-adult-offi ce/summer- lics are invited to open themselves Rother. Following the discussion, dom about what it means all three grades of Holy camp. to the experience of God’s mercy the group will eat lunch downtown to be male and female, Orders as I ordained a dea- Call (405) 721-9220. as we are called to “Be merciful and visit the Oklahoma Memorial about what it means to be con, a priest and a bishop. even as your father is merciful.” Museum. a human being created in Deacon Kelly Edwards was The group of students at Saint Carrie Harkey, director of evan- God’s image and likeness. ordained a transitional Monica, ranging from seventh to gelization at Saint Monica, called the works of mercy a “sustainable This list could be expanded, deacon on June 5. Father 12th grade, have focused on com- pleting corporal works of mercy way to incorporate service into the but I don’t want to give the John Paul Lewis was or- throughout the Oklahoma City daily life of a disciple,” focusing on devil more than his due! dained a priest on June 26. area, partnering with youth from opportunities locally to introduce And Bishop David Konderla At a time when Israel had Saint Francis in acts of fellowship the youth group to the needs of the slipped further and further was ordained Bishop of and almsgiving. community around them. into neglect of their cov- Tulsa on June 29. The seven Corporal Works of “Our hope is that those impacted enant responsibilities God By God’s gracious gift, Mercy are found in Jesus’ teach- by our efforts will experience the sent the prophet Amos with and because God is faith- ings and provide an example of message that God loves them and a warning: “Yes, days are ful, there will be no famine how every individual should be has a plan for their life.” coming, says the Lord God, of “hearing the word of honored with dignity. Sally Linhart is a freelance writer when I will send a famine the Lord.” God continues for the Sooner Catholic. upon the land: Not a famine to raise up heralds of the of bread, or thirst for water, Gospel, shepherds for his @archokc but for hearing the word of people and stewards of his the Lord” (Amos 8:11). It holy mysteries. Archdiocese of Bishop David Konderla ordained Bishop of Tulsa Oklahoma City seems that such a famine is This is the reason for my Sisters of Providence overtaking our world these days as people close their gratitude. God is with us. Even in the darkness, his Arquidiócesis de ears and harden their hearts to the prophetic voice of light still shines. Against the backdrop of God’s own Oklahoma City celebrating jubilees God and even to the dictates of reason. covenant fi delity, hope is renewed. Archbishop Coakley’s Schedule

The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s offi cial calendar. July 10 – Aug. 7 July 10 – Anniversary Mass and luncheon, 10:30 a.m., St. Mark the Evangelist, Norman July 12 – Department directors meeting, 10 a.m., Catholic Pastoral Center July 12 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC July 12 – Finance Council meeting, 2 p.m., CPC       July 14 – Mass, 9 a.m., Center of Family Love, Okarche Sr. Margaret Ann Wilson Sr. Adelaide Ortegel Sr. Mary Frances Keusal July 16 – Mass and celebration of Sr. Susan Clark’s retirement, 4 p.m., St. Joseph Old Cathedral, OKC “Lord, let me know 70-year jubilarians 60-year jubilarian July 17 – 40th Jubilee Mass of Sister Veronica Higgins, 10 a.m., The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help clearly the work that Sr. Margaret Ann Wilson is a Sr. Mary Frances Keusal min- July 19 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC you are calling me to do native of Oklahoma City. She isters as a volunteer in hospice July 20 – Presbyteral Council, 9:30 a.m., CPC in life. And, grant me ministers as a companion/out- bereavement. She served in July 25-29 – Pilgrimage to Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala, for 35th Anniversary of the death of Servant of God patient assistant at St. Mary- Oklahoma City as a teacher every grace I need to of-the-Woods. Formerly Sr. Ann and principal at Corpus Christi Father Stanley Rother answer your call with Gerard, she entered the con- (1966-1980). July 30 – Rother Mass, 5 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, Okarche courage and love and gregation in 1946 from Corpus Aug. 2 – Department directors meeting, 10 a.m., CPC Christi. Sr. Adelaide Ortegel lasting dedication to Aug. 2 – Finance Council meeting, 2 p.m., CPC served as teacher at Corpus your will. Amen.” Christi from 1949-1950. Aug. 4 – Mass for Emmaus Days, 11 a.m., Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp 4 July 10, 2016 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic July 10, 2016 5 Finding God-given patience Retreat in Daily Life deepens relationship with God New session begins Oct. 1 in monotony By Judy Hilovsky, Those seeking to deepen their the retreat. Each retreatant commits to three faith have the opportunity as the “It was a deepening and matur- activities: daily private prayer, “I already doed that. I already In these everyday moments, im- Archdiocese of Oklahoma City will ing of faith and a lot of surprises,” including Scripture, reflection and Retreat in Daily Life had a drink of water,” my toddler patience is so easy! Like my tod- once again offer Retreat in Daily Mike Hickey said of his recent journaling; weekly meetings with Anamaría answers when I ask her to prevent dler, exasperated at having to take Life this fall. completion of Retreat in Daily Life. a small prayer group where partic- Contact a facilitator Scaperlanda dehydration, hours after her last another drink of water, I often tire The program is based on the “I felt like I was reading the Scrip- ipants share their prayer experi- Biddick to register by Aug. 31. drink of water. of having to reload spiritual exercises of Saint Igna- tures for the first time and that ences; and twice monthly individ- Most Reverend For the Sooner Nancy Vargas - “Yes,” I try to the dishwasher, file tius of Loyola, which he composed surprised me. I also had the op- ual spiritual direction. Catholic Paul S. Coakley explain, “there are “We can resist the endless pile of from 1522 to 1524, during and af- portunity for reflection and letting Joe Froehle said the retreat (405) 715-0283, Archbishop of Oklahoma City some things we have or change many papers and engage ter his convalescence from a battle go of excess baggage. It wasn’t al- helps members “find God’s pres- navargas54@gmail. Publisher to do again and again in personal injury. ways easy, but it makes you think ence in all things.” Froehle partic- again. Drink some things according grooming. It is a My impatient irritation at the Now, these spiritual exercises and reflect.” ipated in a retreat years ago and com have been adapted to enable busy The 30-week retreat, which is now a spiritual director for the Diane Clay water.” to our wishes; constant tempta- renewed need for personal care or Danna Schweitzer - “So I don’t get tion to rush through people to form a more personal runs from October through April, archdiocese. Editor but basically we domestic orderliness is, according (405) 263-4472, sick?” she asks, these moments and to Guardini, in conflict with my relationship with Jesus, and em- is not a Bible study but a prayer “This discerning God’s will for remembering my must accept what desire “what has not own existence; it is a small but powering a better understanding journey that requires retreatants us helps us come to understand [email protected] Brianna Osborne comments from an comes and is yet come to be,” as profound rejection of the physical of life’s meaning and purpose. The to live their commitment to God, what our purpose in life is. What www.ridlok.org Managing Editor earlier conversation. given to us.” theologian Romano reality that I am given. Patience Ignatian principle of “finding God to themselves and to their fellow is it about this purpose that gives “So you don’t get Guardini defines im- accepts the material existence in all things” lies at the heart of participants. meaning to our lives? The retreat, sick,” I affirm. patience, in the more given to me by God, with all of its at the same time, validates what All the while, I exciting moments. Volume 38, Number 14 monotonous aspects. True pa- good and loving persons we are recognize that this is one of those In his book “Learning the Virtues tience may even lay in delighting and that we are truly, much of the times I am trying to teach my that Lead You to God,” Guardini in these moments, in savoring the Sooner Catholic Newspaper time, in the flow of God’s will for child something I don’t fully grasp says cultivating patience requires cool glass of water as the gift that us,” Froehle said. 7501 Northwest Expressway myself: that life, in a large part, accepting reality. it is. In so doing, we come into The fee for the retreat is $100 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 is made up of things we do over “We can resist or change many right relationship with God, the per month and a one-time fee of (405) 721-1810 and over. We spend much of our things according to our wishes; creator and giver of the gift. We $60 for materials. However, no one Fax: (405) 721-5210 days doing things only to undo but basically we must accept acknowledge our dependency on is turned away from the retreat them, liking Him and the love E-mail: [email protected] for lack of funds, and a fee sched- making the he has for us. Mailing Address: ule can be agreed upon based on bed, tidying Guardini notes ability to pay. P.O. Box 32180 up and filing that patience is Oklahoma City, OK 73123 papers, in ad- the attitude of Judy Hilovsky is a freelance dition to all of God toward the writer for the Sooner Catholic. those things Visit us online at world. In acquiring we have to do patience, then, we www.soonercatholic.org multiple times are both entering a day, like more deeply into St. Anthony hospital opens Visit the archdiocesan website eating and right relationship at www.archokc.org drinking. with God as well pavilion, expands services Life is made as becoming more up of small The Sooner Catholic like God, in whose moments – image we are (USPS 066-910) is published moments that made. biweekly except for once in July are often filled Therein lies the Are You Listening? and twice in December by with tedious, paradox in the or- the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. repetitious dinary: it is here, On June 17, I was fortunate to obedience leads us to abundance acts. in the unexciting, attend the anniversary Mass cele- that we cannot begin to imagine. It is in brating Father M. Price Oswalt’s 20 The Mass and reception were a The newspaper is not responsible commonplace these routine practices that we years as a priest. Among his many family affair, so I was pleased that for unsolicited material. moments that we have the oppor- what comes and is given to us. To restore our relationship with the activities and obligations, Father I knew a few people in attendance, Copyright © 2016 Sooner Catholic tunity to develop virtues, from pa- understand this and to act accord- divine. In so doing, we become Oswalt is the priestly sponsor for such as Sister Susan Clark who Oklahoma Catholic Broadcasting serves as head of religious educa- tience and gratitude to orderliness ingly is patience. Anyone who is more who God created us to be. and a fellow board member. Sev- tion for the parish. Sister Susan and unselfishness, or to further unwilling to do this is in constant Subscription rate: $20 per year eral of Father Oswalt’s brother greeted everyone with excitement for all who are not members of the ingrain habits of vice. conflict with his own existence.” priests concelebrated with his fam- that was contagious. Then, like Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Saint Anthony Hospital opened four Saint Anthony Healthplex ily, parishioners and friends from a benevolent aunt, she allowed Periodical postage paid at its new pavilion on June 22. The campuses in Oklahoma City. The around the diocese. all the children in the buffet line pavilion, located on the east side facility features many medical It was June, in Oklahoma. My to precede her. She was so busy Oklahoma City, OK 73125. Ardmore St. Mary, Mexican of the campus and accessible care advancements to improve husband and I did not so much helping others, I am not sure she from its Walker Avenue entrance, upon the exceptional care we steam as we baked, parking our got to eat. Consulate host event in August car on a downtown city street and Another guest, Father Oby Zun- POSTMASTER: Send address houses a new 36-bed emergency provide as well as improve the scrambled toward Saint Joseph mas, reminded me that faith moves changes to the Sooner Catholic, By Charles Albert, department, two 24-bed intensive patient and visitor experience.” Old Cathedral. Father Oswalt’s ur- mountains. Father Oby detailed care units, and a 24-bed progres- The pavilion expands the Saint P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, The Mexican Consulate will for three years. She recommends helped that the parish asked the ban parish is not the dying cavern- his work to build a new church for sive care unit. Anthony emergency room to 34 OK 73123. return to Ardmore’s Saint Mary on that anyone who needs documents consulate to come back. ous tomb of big city parishes, but a his parish in Madill. When Father The 111,000-square-foot, four- exam rooms and increases the Saturday, Aug. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to call for an appointment as soon “We know the demand for their diverse mix of single folks, growing Oby first arrived at Holy Cross story facility project represents hospital in-patient beds by 72. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 7, as possible. assistance is great. It saves our families and a sprinkling of people parish, he could only count on 35 the crowning point of the hospi- Saint Anthony Hospital’s total who were looking for respite from families to regularly contribute in from 8:30 a.m. to Noon. Consulate “We will have 150 appointments parishioners a great deal of time, tal’s $220 million campus expan- inpatient licensed beds with the the heat and decided to stay. When the church envelopes. Today, he staff will help those who attend on Saturday and 50 appointments expenses in the form of fuel, hotels sion plan announced in 2004. new expansion is 774 beds. a few energetic little ones tested has reached two-thirds of his $3 with birth certificates, passports, on Sunday,” Villalobos said. “In- and meals in having to drive all “We are excited about the pavil- City improvements in the area their full lung power, none of their million goal for the project. He is licenses or consulate IDs. terested people should call (877) the way to Arkansas for assis- ion completion, as it represents included the construction of two parents marched them outside to relentless and positive. ... hmm ... The program was first offered in 639-4835 for an appointment.” tance,” he said. quiet them. Like I said; it was hot. is this instructive for the future of significant enhancements for roundabouts as well as numer- the spring, and was well attended. She also recommended that, “If The mobile unit covers territory Father Oswalt’s tender reflec- Catholic radio in Oklahoma? the benefit of our patients,” said ous streetscape projects. The It is not an immigration program. the time you need has been filled, from Tennessee and to Oklahoma. tion on the unexpected gifts of the Oklahoma Catholic Broadcasting Tammy Powell, president of Saint city also offered assistance with Organizers said one reason for you should still come to Saint For more information, call (501) priesthood touched my heart. He faces similar challenges to Father Anthony Hospital. “Our new the removal of dilapidated build- the popularity of the program is Mary and see if you can be accom- 372-6933 or Saint Mary at (580) mused that as a priest, he rec- Oby’s parish. Help us move our emergency room, intensive care ings. Rees and Associates were that the closet Mexican Consul- modated or keep calling back for 223-0231. ognized that he gave up the gift mountain with your prayers and units and progressive care unit the architects for the $53 million ate office for parishioners of Saint cancellations.” of fatherhood, but in fact, he has regular contributions. expand our capacity to accom- project, and Turner Construction 14 god children - and counting! Mary is in Little Rock, which is Juan Jimenez, director of His- Charles Albert is a freelance The Sooner Catholic modate the growth of patients Company was the general con- Seeing Father Oswalt surrounded Sally Crowe Nash is supported through the more than 700 miles away. panic Ministry at Saint Mary, said writer for the Sooner Catholic. seeking care through our state- tractor. by his families, illustrated to me [email protected] Archdiocesan Development Fund. Angelica Villalobos has been an the spring event was so successful wide rural affiliate network and how responding to God’s call with (405) 441-3798 adviser for the Mexican Consulate with more than 200 people being 6 July 10, 2016 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic July 10, 2016 7 Catholic campaign supports variety of The Catholic Difference Confessions of an “elitist” George Weigel need in Oklahoma Ethics and Public By Olivia Biddick, The term “elitist” has been political argument to 140-character decomposing into expedience). I Policy Center A grant has been awarded to 10 One of the 10 recipients is Fertile include topics like public educa- them grow spiritually and address bandied about so promiscuously tweets is ruinous to democracy. believe that a legislator or presi- local, parish-supported programs Ground Cooperative, which cre- tion, restorative justice, health care their needs as they establish them- in this election cycle that it has I believe that incitements to po- dent owes constituents his or her through the Catholic Campaign for ates a unique way for people with and economic justice. selves in their community and con- become virtually content-free. Yet, litical violence are despicable, no best judgment, and that the leg- Human Development of Catholic low-incomes to earn extra money. “The funds from the CCHD pro- quer needs such as employment, “elitist” also is being weaponized as matter what their source, alleged islator or president who imagines bition to be the fourth estate and Charities for the Archdiocese of The program at Epiphany of the vide a portion of our parish VOICE housing, legal or medical support. a scare-word to prevent legitimate purpose or putative justification. himself or herself a mere channel be applauded by serious citizens. Oklahoma City. Lord in Oklahoma City provides the dues. These dues cover direction, “This is an opportunity for young criticism of ideas, attitudes and I believe that a sense of honor is of constituent passions is going to I believe that political parties The funds fall under Catholic necessary tools, both technically education and training by experi- adults to grow spiritually, while behaviors once thought beyond the essential in a political leader and do a lot of damage to the common exist to achieve certain political Charities’ “Parish Outreach and and theoretically, for individuals to enced professionals for our vol- developing relationships and social pale, even in the rough-and-tumble includes commitments to telling good. I believe that politicians who purposes; that no party has a claim Education” program to help its become leaders and run their own unteers” said Linda Clark, VOICE networks,” said Sue Schofield from of politics (which, as Mr. Dooley the truth (no matter how discom- refuse to acknowledge their errors to exist in perpetuity; and that cause “to reduce poverty and build lawn service business. leader at Saint Charles Borromeo, Saint Joseph. reminds us, “ain’t beanbag”). That of judgment in the face of massive when parties abandon the noble the reign of God among us” starting Another recipient, VOICE (Voices an early member of VOICE. In Shawnee, at Saint Benedict, kind of bullying is bad news for an empirical evidence that they got it ideas and purposes to which they with a single parish. The programs Organized in Civic Engagement), This year’s funds are being ded- CCHD grant funds are used to sup- already degraded political culture. wrong display a narcissism that is once subscribed, party loyalty has are selected based off their ability has become part of 20 parishes of icated to a newer member, Saint port the Mother to Mother program. So, let me offer these Confes- inherently dangerous. no further claims to make on a to “identify and eliminate” what en- varying denominations, and has Patrick Catholic Church, which The parish partners with multi- sions of an Elitist in the hope that I believe that former public offi- thoughtful citizen. courages and perpetuates “poverty spread to other organizations in has an emphasis on involving the faith based networks and com- they might encourage others to cials who accept obscenely large I believe that tribalism – be that in the community,” Catholic Chari- Oklahoma City over the past few Hispanic members. munity organizations to provide push back against the “anti-elitist” honoraria for (usually vacuous) the ethnic tribe, the racial tribe ties’ officials said. years. Their goal, stated on their “We are deeply grateful for the support to pregnant and parenting thought police – and in so doing, speeches are reprehensible; that or the gender tribe – is inimical to Each year, parishes throughout website, is to “develop the lead- support from the Catholic commu- women. to help rescue American public life the people who pay those fees are democratic pluralism. the country take up a collection for ership skills of our own members nity that the CCHD grant provides,” “We strive to help build and pro- from terminal moral trivialization. either star-struck fools impressed I believe that kowtowing to po- CCHD the week before Thanksgiv- to more effectively work within Clark said. vide a strong foundation for moth- I believe that intelligence is supe- with celebrity or inveiglers soliciting litical correctness and indulging ing. Donations are divided to fund the democratic process with civic At Saint Joseph in Norman, the ers and their children by support- rior to emotion and reason better forting) and to doing one’s duty future access; and that both the in identity politics are signs of low grass-roots projects that assist in leaders and public officials on is- Young Adult Discovery Program ing their emotional, spiritual and than anger in making political (irrespective of political risk). payer and the payee in these taw- intelligence, cowardice or both. carrying out Catholic Charities’ sues of concern to families” per the is using grant money to continue educational growth,” said Jennifer arguments and choices: in political I believe that a knowledge of dry transactions contribute to the I believe that a “value-neutral” mission statement. Church’s teaching. an outreach group to help young Greenwood with the Mother to debate as in curry, heat doesn’t history and an openness to learn further debasement of our politics democracy is a contradiction in The types of programs receiving The issues that concern families Hispanic adults. The program helps Mother project. necessarily make things better. from it are essential qualities in into a sub-set of “entertainment.” terms and that the attempt to cre- funding for 2015-2016 include All grant funds are awarded and I believe that the systematic any public official who proposes I believe that any morally seri- ate such a chimera in the name of helping to pay for college, teach- reviewed by a local advisory com- rhetorical degradation of political to bend the curve of history in a ous notion of “national interest” false ideas of “fairness” and “toler- ing English, providing support for mittee annually. Applications, with Catholic Campaign for Human Development opponents betrays a coarseness more humane and just direction. I includes a concept of national ance” inevitably results in coercive mothers-to-be and more. Some of a required outline and budget, were of mind and spirit corrosive of the believe that politicians who ignore purpose, informed by the classic state power being deployed to im- the initiatives are new and need the due in September, and approved www.usccb.org norms of civility essential to demo- the danger of unintended conse- ends of politics: freedom, justice, pose relativism on an entire society. grant to get off the ground, others applicants heard back by early fall. http://catholiccharitiesok.org/Parish-Engagement cratic politics. quences inevitably make matters security, the common good and the I hope you believe these things, have been recipients for multiple I believe that there are some worse rather than better. peace of public order. too. If you do, welcome to the ranks years, so they can continue to work CCHD parish collection in November Olivia Biddick is a freelance writer things worth losing for, and that I believe that, in politics, pru- I believe that a mass media of elitists. Wear the label with for the common good. for the Sooner Catholic. losing in defense of them doesn’t dence is the greatest of the cardinal facilitating a serious debate over pride, and help rescue our political make anyone a “loser.” virtues, closely followed by courage complex issues, rather than playing culture from the vulgarians. I believe that the reduction of (which prevents prudence from “gotcha” games, would fulfill its am- Parenting with grace: a resource for

By J.E. Helm, Catholic families “Reds, Whites and Brews” This second edition of “Parenting with Grace” Connection Rapport Quiz,” a series of statements to be marked true or fundraiser supports homeless by Gregory and Lisa Popcak is, quite simply, false; statements like “My child acts disgusted even when I ask him/ a textbook. It is not pages and pages of self- her to do the simplest things.” The responses are scored as are the women, children expressive memoir or generalized ideas; it is a answers to the “Everyday Discipline Quiz” and many others through- very well-organized and well-written book on out the text. Catholic Charities of the Arch- we wanted to do everything we how to raise children successfully in a uniquely Readers are told that it is important to understand their children’s diocese of Oklahoma City invites could to encourage that.” Catholic way. “relating style.” the community to attend the 7th Cattlemen’s Steakhouse and The back cover of the book identifies Gre- “Learning styles,” the Popcaks explain, “are neurologically based,” annual “Reds, Whites and Brews” Glazer’s Wine and Spirits are part- gory Popcak, Ph.D., and his wife Lisa as and “aren’t just relevant to the classroom.” All family members are fundraiser. The event, featuring a nering with Catholic Charities to directors of the Pastoral Solutions Institute, asked to complete quizzes that help determine whether they relate beer and wine tasting, will be July provide food, drink and entertain- which “provides marriage, family and personal to each other visually, auditorily (by hearing) or kinesthetically (by 22 at 6 p.m. at the National Cow- ment for the event. counseling by telephone with Catholics world- touching). Family members exchange and share this information as a boy and Western Heritage Muse- Attendees will sample craft beer wide.” They also are authors, radio hosts and way of opening the lines of communication. um’s Prosperity Junction, 1700 made by Bitter Sisters Brewing sought-after conference speakers. In many cases, quizzes in the book are followed by “discussion ques- N.E. 63. The book can be read from beginning to end tions” and “exercises for making a change.” RSVP for the event at www. or the reader could scan the well-organized Discipline is an important focus of the book, but the Popcaks stress redswhitesbrews.com. table of contents to select a chapter that ad- that this is “not a book about what to do to your kids to make them “Reds, Whites and Brews” fea- dresses a specific problem or topic of interest. behave. It is a book about how to discipline your kids through a loving tures a tasting of Oklahoma craft Parents could choose to read “Parenting Your relationship so that they actually want to behave.” beer and fine wines from California Teen with Grace,” for example, or “Is Eight There is specific advice on “everyday discipline” and the sometimes and Oregon and a raffle drawing Enough? 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In the introduction, the authors state unequivocally that “there Finally, Part III is a “Parenting Potpourri” of various topics such olic Charities’ sanctuary, we were Founded in 1912, Catholic Char- should still be obvious differences in the way Catholic parents and as “Ways to Foster Your Child’s Faith,” “Parents and the Media” and trying to be good neighbors,” said ities serves all, regardless of race, children interact with one another that distinguishes us from other “Parenting in a Two Career Family.” David Egan, general manager of religion or national origin through Christian and non-Christian families.” “Parenting with Grace” is subtitled “The Catholic Parents Guide to Cattlemen’s Steakhouse. its mission to provide help and Suggestions are made for such things as making the sign of the Raising Almost Perfect Kids,” and anyone who makes a serious effort “Having a business in the stock- hope through the Catholic tradition cross on the children’s foreheads when tucking them in at night, and at reading, understanding and applying what the Popcaks have to say yards, we’ve always been concerned of service. parents are told to “imitate Christ’s way to command obedience.” will surely come at least a little closer to doing just that. about the neighborhood, and who Catholic Charities serves more The text book aspect of “Parenting with Grace” is seen in the many The book is an excellent resource, a handbook, a textbook, on how is in the area. When the sanctuary than 13,000 Oklahomans annually. exercises and quizzes found in every chapter. There is the “Affection to have a better – and a more Catholic – family. opened and we learned how they To learn more about Catholic Char- are helping people help themselves, ities, go online to www.ccaokc.org. 8 July 10, 2016 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic July 10, 2016 9 Servant of God Fr. Stanley Rother John Paul Lewis ordained

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Stanley’s patience. “Stan stood there alongside his farming parishioners, of the country. … I guess we will Cross,” remarked Pope Francis in More than 400 friends, family and parish- for an hour with his arms around he was called Apla’s by the Tz’utujil, get used to it little by little,” Father October 2013 on the beatifi cation of ioners fi lled The Cathedral of Our Lady of this man, listening,” she remarked, which translates “Francis” or “Fran- Stanley wrote to a friend. 522 Spanish martyrs killed during Perpetual Help on June 25 to celebrate the amazed by her friend’s ability to cisco” in their native language. One essential thing, however, the anti-Christian persecutions of ordination of Father John “console a person with such tender- As a missionary, Father Stanley remained unchangeable – and that the 1930s. Paul Lewis. ness and patience.” helped develop a farmers’ co-op, a made all the difference for the loving “Christ ‘beats’ us in love; the Archbishop Coakley served nutrition center, a school, a hospi- pastor. “[O]ur presence here means martyrs imitated him in love un- as principal celebrant and The Missionary of Mercy tal clinic and the fi rst til the very end. … We implore the homilist of the Mass, and Catholic radio station, intercession of the martyrs, that was joined by priests and How a 46-year-old priest from a which was used for cat- we may be concrete Christians, deacons of the Archdiocese of small German farming community echesis. And, although Christians in deeds and not just in Oklahoma City, Archbishop in Oklahoma came to live and die in he did not institute the words, that we may not be mediocre Emeritus Eusebius Beltran this remote, ancient village in Gua- project, he was a critical Christians, Christians painted in a and Salina Bishop Edward temala is a story full of wonder and driving force in develop- superfi cial coating of Christianity Weisenburger. God’s Providence. ing Tz’utujil as a writ- without substance – they weren’t Father John Paul, 26, grad- During his seminary years in San ten language, which led Carmelite Sisters painted, they were uated from Bishop McGuin- Antonio, Stanley Francis Rother to translations of the who was present, de- Christians until the ness Catholic High School struggled in his studies, even failing liturgy of the Mass, the scribed what she ob- end. We ask them and Conception Seminary his fi rst year of theology. When the lectionary, with the New served about Father for help in keeping College in Conception, Mo. seminary suggested that he should Testament in Tz’utujil Stanley during those our faith fi rm, that Watching Lewis’s ordina- consider a different vocation, Stan- being published after his days. “[Padre Fran- even throughout our tion from the front row were his mother, ley requested another chance, and death. cisco] cried a lot. It diffi culties we may Rosemary Lewis, and his siblings Phillip, the supportive Oklahoma bishop a lot for the people,” Father Stanley was the fi rst time I nourish hope and Michael, Megan and Catherine Lewis. His agreed. He successfully completed The Violent New Normal wrote. “When I hear the people dur- had seen him cry. He foster brotherhood father, Deacon Paul Lewis, assisted with the his studies at Mount Saint Mary ing Mass here on Sunday or Thurs- felt very powerless. and solidarity.” Mass, including proclaiming the Gospel. Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., in Father Stanley was a pure spirit, day, the cacophony of prayers going He couldn’t do any- There was nothing 1963. one of 13 priests – and the fi rst up to the Lord, His presence must thing.” Nothing, ex- “painted” in Stanley, When Pope John XXIII requested American priest – slain during be there. I am delighted to be a part. cept stand in tender the young man who in the early 1960s that North Amer- Guatemala’s 36-year-guerrilla war, … At fi rst signs of danger, the shep- communion with his chose to follow Jesus icans send missionaries to South a tragedy that ultimately claimed an Prayer for Priestly Vocations herd can’t run and leave the sheep suffering fl ock. as his disciple: and Central America, the Oklahoma estimated total of 140,000 lives. to fend for themselves.” In the most tangi- Heavenly Father, fi ll the hearts and minds of men Church responded. It is very diffi cult to assess how A mere few days after Diego Quic’s ble way, in addition  Stanley, the sem- from our archdiocese with the power of the Holy Spirit, far circumstances – no matter how abduction, 18 defenseless civil- to serving his people inarian who endured so that those you call to the priesthood may respond grave – shape and modify ordinary ians were executed and tortured through the formal diffi culties, even fail- to your invitation with courage and generosity. life, especially when those changes by members of the military in what Sacraments, the ure, yet persevered are gradual. Yet, by the late 1970s, Give parents the faith, love and spirit of sacrifi ce came to be known as la masacre del loving pastor became himself the in his calling to the priesthood; nothing was normal about the mis- that will inspire them to rejoice when a son of theirs pato, The Duck Massacre, because presence and the oil that nourished sion’s new normal. discerns a call to the priesthood. the victims were caught as they car- and healed his suffering people in  Father Stanley, the young par- ried out their everyday tasks this very dark period in the history ish priest who put aside his fears, May the intercession of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, such as hunting ducks on of Guatemala and for the Americas. courageously agreeing to serve the Saint Joseph and Servant of God Father Stanley the shores of the lake. He fed the hungry. He sheltered the People of God in Oklahoma’s mis- Rother help us to do your will and become good One after another, the needy. He looked in on the Tz’utujil sion in Guatemala; stewards of the gift of our vocation. bloody bodies were carried in hiding. He visited the persecuted Through Christ Our Lord, into town and set down in prison. He clothed and took care  Father Stanley, the man who Amen. on the municipal plaza at of the widows and fatherless chil- struggled to pass Latin and learn Santiago Atitlán – laid out dren. He was the face of Christ and Spanish, yet succeeded in learning like decorations across the the heart of Christ. And Apla’s was the rare and challenging Mayan dia- stoned plaza. The anguish hope for his people. lect of his Tz’utujil parishioners; Following the election of the world and culture than one ordained In 1964, the then-Diocese of the family members was archbishop where he declares 25, 40 or 50 years ago. of Oklahoma City and Tulsa exacerbated by the accusa- A Martyr or Charity  Father Stanley, the Okarche his approval and intention “ … Let what you teach be nour- took over the care of the tion that came with claim- farmer who believed plowing the to ordain the candidate, ishment for the people of God. Let church of Santiago Atitlán, “Who are martyrs? They are ing their loved one’s body, fi elds manually next to the Tz’utujil Archbishop Coakley spoke to the holiness of your life be a delight- the earliest parish in the Christians who have been ‘earned’ equivalent to branding oneself a farmers was part of his vocation as Father John Paul and those ful fragrance to Christ’s faithful, so Diocese of Sololá, dating back to the Once Guatemala’s bloody civil war by Christ, disciples who have learnt subversive. a minister of God’s love; gathered about the expecta- that by word and example you may 16th century. But, no resident priest found its way to the peaceful villages well the sense of that ‘love to the Father Stanley walked across the tions and duties of the priest- build up the house that is God’s had served the indigenous Tz’utujil surrounding beautiful Lake Ati- extreme limit’ that led Jesus to the church plaza and down the steps  And fi nally, Father Stanley, the hood. Church. And, by your joyful witness, community of Santiago Atitlán for tlán, Father Stanley’s response was to the municipal plaza. With armed shepherd who chose to face death “A priest is many things to draw others whom the Lord will call almost a century. to show his parishioners the way soldiers and their offi cers monitor- rather than abandon his fl ock – the many people. It has always to follow Him in priestly service and From the onset, that fi rst Okla- of love and peace with his life and ing him, the Tz’utujil waited silently shepherd who didn’t run. been so. But, in the midst lives of special consecration.” homa missionary team understood through his actions. for any clue from their pastor. of the complexities of priestly life and After laying prostrate in prayer, the that the Tz’utujil are an agricultural By January 1981 when Diego Quic Finally, one brave Tz’utujil woman ministry, and while negotiating its many Rite of Ordination ended with Archbishop people who retain much of their an- was kidnapped, Father Stanley’s stepped forward and pointed, “This demands and expectations, there is one Coakley anointing the hands of Father cient Mayan culture and pride. missionary work had become one of is my husband.” Without any need thing that we must hold on to most fi rmly, John Paul with sacred chrism, and a Ordained in 1963, Father Stan- presence. Most of the parish classes for explanation, Father Stanley had our friendship with Jesus Christ. Before greeting or sign of peace from each archdi- ley served the fi rst fi ve years of his and meetings were cancelled. The walked over to stand beside her. we can be effective, happy and fruitful ocesan priest in attendance. priestly ministry without much farmers neglected the fi elds, market And he waited for the next Tz’utujil priests, we must be Father John Paul’s fi rst assignment is at notice in various Oklahoma assign- activity was minimal, and no one to take the lead. Every time some- faithful disciples. Saint Charles Borromeo in Oklahoma City. ments. But, everything changed walked the streets at night. Even one stepped up to claim a body, We must be friends when he answered the call to serve the necessary tasks of hauling water their faithful pastor walked over and of Jesus!” Arch- at the mission in Guatemala, a deci- and gathering fi rewood were kept to stood with them. bishop Coakley said sion that led him to fi nd his heart’s a minimum. For most of the women in the during his homily. vocation as a priest to the Tz’utujil “Sometimes we even have to crowd, however, the fear for their “Today the expec- people. change the places where we sleep lives and for their families was par- tations and respon- When he arrived at Santiago Ati- just in case they look for us. But, alyzing, and many could not bring sibilities placed tlán in 1968, the farmer who loved we have no direct information that themselves to identify the corpses upon priests are the land and recognized God in all we are being sought. The radio is of their spouses. At the end of the perhaps more com- of creation, instantly fell in love with no longer on the air, and most of evening, Father Stanley ordered plex and demanding the volatile and stunning land of vol- the equipment is being stored. … Photos Archdiocese of the seven unclaimed bodies to be than ever before. … canoes and earthquakes, but above All the workers there, some of the Oklahoma City archives. carried into the church, and he A priest ordained all, with its people. Never afraid catechists and many of the leaders arranged for coffi ns to be made for today will minister Photos Jan Foisy/Archdiocese to dig in and get his hands dirty in town are in hiding in other parts each of them. One of the Santiago in a very different of Oklahoma City 10 July 10, 2016 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic July 10, 2016 11 “We have been made for joy” Comforting the sorrowful Bishop Konderla installed as By Alvaro Marfull-Melendez Associate Director, Office of Hispanic Ministry, fourth Bishop of Tulsa

It is highly suggested, and even something about ourselves and feature of his message: the Gos- Even in this oppressive situation By Sooner Catholic staff, expected, that we reach out to help is a sign of what needs healing. It pel is joy, because it is hope. The they can discover what kept Jesus Thousands of Oklahomans by people attending the ordination. anointing and make you someone to overcome a moment of can apprise us to what is under- darkness being lived today on strong against adversity: Under- joined friends and family of Bishop Archbishop Coakley asked fruitful with an abun- disappointment, emptiness, emo- stood as the purpose of life. earth needs Him. standing that life has a real pur- David Konderla at the Reynolds Bishop Konderla a series of ques- dance of spiritual bless- tional darkness. It is It may happen that Joy is born from seeing the light pose, life draws us to strive joy. Center at the University of Tulsa tions, among them whether he ings.” assumed that sadness someone does not amid the darkness. Therefore, Therefore, assisting or accom- on June 29 to witness his installa- resolved to be obedient to the pope During his homily, is an experience con- “The Lord, at the understand why one comforting the sorrowful is a state- panying someone in grief is to be and “to preach the gospel of Archbishop Coakley trary to our humanity. most intense is sad or sorrowful if ment of our faith in Jesus Christ better understood when seen in Christ with constancy and spoke of Bishop Konder- Sadness, we think, is moment of his generally you have a and His liberating message. the depth of God’s plan to create fidelity,” to which he said, “I la’s role as a minister not an acceptable part good life. We need to understand where us and to send us his son as our own sorrow and do.” of Christ and a steward of daily existence. But, Our body is a sadness comes from. By doing so redeemer. sadness, invited Among the participants of the mysteries of God. it happens. To say processing factory of we can organize an appropriate In this process, we help others to others to in the ordination were He drew laughter when that we have to fight various biochemicals. and effective response. understand the correct meaning of Bishop Slattery; Bishop he said guests attending against sadness is to accompany him. Sometimes there can Sorrow and sadness may have pain, we help achieve a balanced Joe Vasquez, Konderla’s from Konderla’s na- openly say: “We have He knows the be a chemical imbal- different explanations, as we assessment and empathy of the bishop in Austin, Texas; and tive Texas were like the been created for joy.” importance and ance of which we are already stated. From something possible causes of emotional or ex- Oklahoma City Archbishop biblical children of Israel We are created out of unaware. Sometimes organic, past disappointments and istential rupture that our brother value of not being Emeritus Eusebius Beltran, crossing into the Prom- joy. we can have an un- losses, to a situation of sin that or sister is experiencing. We even alone during ised Land when they There are some conscious feeling of occupies the space that should be can help someone find the way out difficult times.” crossed the Red types and extreme being sad for our- occupied by grace and its healing of the sadness and the sorrow. tion as the fourth Bishop River into Okla- Never overlook degrees of sadness selves. effects. But, beyond human strategies of Tulsa. Bishop Konderla homa. your concern for that could be a symp- Other times we As I visit prisoners in jail, it is a we must always remember that succeeds Bishop Edward Archbishop those who have tom of a psychological illness or a know perfectly well the the main work of mercy, Slattery, who retired after Coakley ended not yet heard the serious spiritual state and these causes of our sadness and the most profound, endur- serving Tulsa for 22 years. with these words: Good News, those need to be referred to specialists. sorrow. ing and effective work of During Bishop Konder- “In the Church on the margins, A well-trained doctor, psychologist We can see the true and mercy, is to help our neigh- la’s ordination, Arch- entrusted to you, those who are or spiritual director alone can help real humanity of Jesus bor to open their hearts to bishop Coakley asked this beautiful forgotten and in these extreme cases. Christ in his experience of receive the company of the Archbishop Christophe Church of Tulsa, invisible; they too When we talk about our, non sorrow and sadness, “Then teacher himself. The Lord, Pierre, the papal nuncio — be a faithful are entrusted to -specialized, responsibility of he said to them, “My soul at the most intense mo- Pope Francis’s represen- steward, modera- you in the Lord. comforting the sorrowful we are is sorrowful even to death. ment of his own sorrow and tative to the United States tor, and guardian of the mysteries Never forget that you are joined to referring to common everyday situ- Remain here and keep sadness, invited others to — to read the “mandate of Christ. Since you are chosen by the College of Bishops in the holy ations that provoke sadness and watch with me” (Matthew accompany him. He knows from the Holy See,” a the Father to rule over his family, Catholic Church made one by the sorrow. 26:38). He knew perfectly the importance and value statement from the pope be mindful always of the Good bond of charity, and therefore you The effectiveness of our aid the cause of his sorrow. of not being alone during calling for Bishop Konderla’s ordi- who also served as bishop of Tulsa Shepherd, who knows his sheep should have a constant concern depends greatly on the degree of Sorrow and sadness difficult times. nation and charging him with the before Slattery. and is known by them, and who for all the churches and gladly understanding and empathy that always indicates an experi- This is the faith that is responsibilities of the position. At the heart of the ordination, did not hesitate to lay down his life come to the support of churches in we have. For this, Saint Paul’s ex- ence of something breaking expressed by Pope Francis In part, the pope wrote: “Finally, Archbishop Coakley anointed for them. This is your model! need. hortation in Romans 12.15, makes or already broken in our when he says in his first ex- beloved son, it is our earnest Bishop Konderla’s head with With the charity of a father and And so, keep watch over the perfect sense: “Rejoice with those lives. Jesus lived this experience huge witness to me when I see just hortation “Evangelium Gaudium:” desire that you devote all your oil, praying, “May God … pour brother and friend, love all whom whole flock, in which the Holy who rejoice and weep with those so intensely that he sweated blood. how sincerely happy many of them “The joy of the Gospel fills the energy to the spiritual progress of out upon you the oil of mystical God places in your care, especially Spirit appoints you to govern the who weep.” Besides feeling alone, being sur- are. hearts and lives of all who encoun- your faithful.” your priests and deacons who are Church of God: in the name of the It is beneficial in comforting oth- rounded by immature and un- One of the keys is that they ter Jesus. Those who accept his Photos Dave Crenshaw/Eastern After the reading, the mandate your co-workers in the ministry of Father whose image you represent ers that we first observe ourselves. grateful cowards is something that accept what is happening, they offer of salvation are set free from Oklahoma Catholic; Randall Light/ was presented for inspection to the Christ, but also the poor and the in the Church; and in the name (How do we deal with our own sad- would send anyone who has tried understand that their current sin, sorrow, inner emptiness and College Station, Texas; Michael Wyke/ clergy and held high to be viewed weak, immigrants and strangers of his Son, Jesus Christ, whose ness?) It is important to know the to do good into a depression. Re- situation is the consequence of a loneliness. With Christ joy is con- Eastern Oklahoma Catholic who have a special claim on your office of teacher, priest and shep- causes of sadness. The better we membering the sadness of Jesus behavior that should not persist. stantly born anew.” pastoral heart. Encourage the herd you will discharge; and in the understand the cause, the better can help us to be diligent in this One of the ways to reinforce their This reminds me of a Spanish faithful to work with you in your name of the Holy Spirit who gives we can help those who are sad. work of mercy. good mood is in reminding them song that says, “I believe in a God apostolic labor; value their in- life to the Church of Christ and by Sadness can indicate what is im- In spending time doing good, that we can contribute to make that sings and makes all life sing sights and gifts and do not refuse his power strengthens us in our portant for someone. Sadness says Christ manifested the essential our situation better and not worse. too.” to listen willingly to them. weakness.” Jobs Box Part-time courtesy driver degree in education with Okla- teacher. 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Coakley, Es muy sugerente que se espere que ayude- mejores y no peores y que aún en ésa situación dar a un prójimo a recibir en el propio corazón Al dar la vuelta a la página del calendario imagen y semejanza de Dios. Esta lista podría amente. mos a alguien a superar un momento de decep- opresiva se puede descubrir lo que a Jesús le la compañía del Maestro. El, en el momento más ción, de vacío, de tiniebla emocional. Se asume mantuvo fi rme frente a la adversidad: La vida y despedir el mes de junio, lo hice con una ampliarse, ¡pero no quiero darle al diablo más Durante el mes intenso de su propia tristeza pidió compañía. Él que la tristeza es una experiencia inhumana. La tiene un propósito verdadero que nos permite sabe el valor que esta acción tiene. sensación de alivio, pero también con una de lo que le corresponde! de junio tuve tristeza, se piensa, no es aceptable como algo apostar por la alegría. Es esta la Fe que expresa el Papa Francisco buena medida de agradecimiento. ¿Por qué En un momento en que Israel se había de- el privilegio de propio de la vida. Afi rmar que hemos de com- Por todo ello ayudar o acompañar a alguien en cuando afi rma en su primera exhortación “Evan- alivio? El mes de junio fue difícil en muchos slizado más y más hacia el abandono de sus participar en una batir la tristeza es abiertamente decir: “Hemos la tristeza es comprender la profundidad del Plan gelium Gaudium”: frentes. responsabilidades en cuanto ¡trifecta! Una de sido hechos para la alegría”. Estamos hechos de de Dios al crearnos y al envíar al Redentor. “La alegría del Evangelio llena el corazón y la la alianza con Dios el Señor las principales Vimos la avalancha con- felicidad. En este proceso nosotros ayudamos a com- vida entera de los que se encuentran con Jesús. envió al profeta Amos con responsabilidades tinua de ataques terroristas Digamos que hay algunos tipos y grados ex- prender el correcto sentido de un dolor, a valorar Quienes se dejan salvar por Él son liberados del una advertencia: “Vendrán y grandes alegrías Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley terribles: por primera vez en tremos que podrían ser síntoma de una enfer- con equilibrio y empatía las posibles causas de pecado, de la tristeza, del vacío interior, del ais- Orlando, después en Estam- días –oráculo del Señor– en de un obispo es medad síquica o de un estado espiritual grave. Y la ruptura emocional o existencial que se está lamiento. Con Jesucristo siempre nace y renace bul. Nuestros corazones son que enviaré hambre so- para conferir el sacramento del Orden. Es a esto solo lo puede ayudar a resolver un médico, experimentando. Pero también la salida. la alegría.” triturados por el dolor de bre el país, no hambre de través de este sacramento que experimento mi un psicólogo y un director espiritual bien en- Pero más allá de estrategias humanas recorde- Lo que me hace recordar también una canción las víctimas inocentes de la pan, ni sed de agua, sino paternidad espiritual de un modo particular- trenado. mos que siempre la principal Obra de Misericor- que dice “Yo creo en Dios que canta y que la vida violencia que están siendo de escuchar la palabra del mente conmovedor. El mes pasado conferí los Cuando hablamos de “consolar al triste” lo dia, la más profunda, perdurable y efi caz es ayu- hace cantar”. sacrifi cados en los altares Señor”(Amos 8:11). tres grados de las órdenes sagradas al orde- hacemos respecto de situaciones “normales”. del odio y la intolerancia. Parece que una hambruna nar un diácono, un sacerdote y un obispo. El La efi cacia de nuestra ayuda depende mu- Tuvimos más reveses legales como la anunciada está aca- Diacono Kelly Edwards fue ordenado diácono cho del grado de comprensión y empatía que en la defensa de la vida parrando a nuestro mundo transitorio el 5 de junio, el Padre John Paul tengamos. Por esto tiene mucho sentido la ex- humana inocente cuando en estos días pues son tan- Lewis fue ordenado sacerdote el 26 de junio y hortación de Pablo en Romanos 12,15: “Gozaos el Tribunal Supremo revocó tas las personas que cierran el Obispo David Konderla fue ordenado Obispo con los que se gozan y llorad con los que lloran”. Sooner Catholic una ley de aborto de Texas. sus oídos y sus corazones se de Tulsa el 29 de junio. Es esencial para consolar el observarnos a www.soonercatholic.org January 10, 2016 www.archokc.org Por último, fuimos testigos endurecen a la voz profética Por don gratuito de Dios, y porque Dios nosotros mismos. Es importante informarnos sobre la causa de una tristeza. Entenderemos *R0DNH'LVFLSOHV Sooner Catholic de Dios e incluso a los dicta- es fi el, no habrá hambruna de “escuchar la www.soonercatholic.org de cómo se le falta el respeto January 10, 2016 Vayan y Hagan Discipulos *R0DNH'LVFLSOHV www.archokc.org Ada parishioners bring hope to prisoners By Charles Albert mejor y ayudaremos mejor al triste. For the Sooner Catholic I was ... in prison and you visited dos de la razón. palabra del Señor.” Dios sigue suscitando her- me. — Matthew 26:35-3626:35-3 al sentido común en otra 6 For more than 30 years,yea parish- ioners from SaintSa Joseph in Ada have vvisited prisoners at Joseph Harp Correctional Center as a ministry and corporal work of La tristeza indica qué cosa es importante para mercy. The parishioners visit the center, Sin embargo, Dios no nos aldos del Evangelio, pastores de su pueblo y a medium security facility locat- miope extralimitación ejec- ed near Lexington, serving them once a month since 1985.www.archokc.org Their devoted and invaluable service to the prison population through April 3, 2016the years was recognized in April 1994 with a Team Service Award Inmates at the Joseph Harp Correctional Center pray before a Christmas party. una persona. La tristeza nos habla de nosotros Sooner Catholicfrom the Oklahoma Department of Photo provided. tional Center pray before a Christmas party understand prison life since they www.soonercatholic.org Corrections. werwere in prison themselves. life since they *R0DNH'LVFLSOHV prayer, and then present scripture . e in prison themselves. Elizabeth Witherow and Ann or a video before moving to discus- “The person I deal with when ha abandonado. Incluso si no somos fi e- dispensadores de sus misterios sagrados. Esta Maxwell have been active in this re À nd self-esteem, dignity and self- Eastersion. If an inmatee week, doesn’t Mary have a dignity and self- I go up there is the person that prison ministry from the begin- earlyea y in - worworth, she said. When Maxwell utiva al levantar la prohibición a denominadas omb ChristC is ministering to at the time À rstfamily, day of or thethfamily week, members Mary nearby, When Maxwell ning. 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Dios está con A prisonThe visit bestwhere helps legacy theythe prisoner children receive Januaryvisvisitsit them.” 24, 2016 Their presence helps inmateshave taken the nowLord wh from the tomb, personas transexuales que sirven en el ejército. function more positively within the DeaconD Dennis Fine helps from parents isple faith, pope says *R0DNH'LVFLSOHV prison environment, provides anda we don’tFor morekknow whereinformation they put coocoordinateordinate the prison outreach he otother disci b. www.archokc.org connection to the outside commu-him.’ proprogramogram in Ada and said he is in or to join the prison disci- nity, and, in some ways, encour- So Peter and ttheame other tto the discipleBy tom Carol Glatz awee of the work aand the dedica- Catholic News Service ministry, contact Dea- nd the dedica- Impreso, en línea y en los bancos ages the inmates for when they went out VATICANand ccame, bbut CITY tothe –the Theother tomb. bestd arrivedthing parents can pass tiontion,n, and of how they have “helped Nos informa cuál es el propósito que la vida re-enter into society. on to their children is their religious faith, Pope They bothcon ran,Dennis ththan but theFinePeter other atandown disci- and makmakeke our world more merciful.” Francis said as he baptized 26 babies. They begin each visit with deÀ rst;rs he bent down and ThThehe group also follows Archbish- ple ran Ensurefaster [email protected].À thisthan faith Peter “not and be lost, arrived help make it grow cloths there, but did op Coakley’sC pastpastoral call to “Go at theand tomb passrial it on as a legacy,” he told the infants’ par- oral call to “Go Jeremías Dios prometió a su pueblo, “…les nosotros. ents and godparents. Makeke Disciples.” In Bethlehem, Latinsaw the patriarch burial cloths there, says but did mercy must include more than kin El tsunami de esta ideología radical de género The pope presideder over arrived the annual after morning lit- ChCharlesharles Albert is a freelance writ- not go in. imon Pet er for the Whenurgy in SimoSimon the Sistine ntoPeter Chapelthe arrived tomb Jan. andafter10, the saw feast of the r thee Sooner Catholic. Baptismwent of the iLord. Byhim, Judith he Sudilovskywwent intoths there,the tomb and and the sawcloth y must in CatholicHe told News althe Serviceclo parents that when he asked them, clude m the buriaburial clothsed there, his head, and notthe withcloth more than kin tiene para alguien. JERUSALEM“What – Latindoad you cover Patriarch ask of God’s church” for their child Fouad Twaland thatsaid they inhad theresponded, covered Jubileeths Year“Faith,” hisbut head,rolled the ritualnot up within was a part of urial clo of Mercy called“athe chain” by buriburial Pope of handing Franciscloths. onThen thatbut the rolledthefaith otherthroughout up in dis- a histo- mercy mustry. includeate every place persont in, – the one who had separatseparate place. Then the rst, other and hedis- saw both kin and“These foe. e children, also wen as the yearsÀ go by, will be taking tomb daré pastores según mi corazón.” (Jer 3:15) Incluso en la oscuridad su luz todavía brilla. yourciple place alalsowith anotherwent in, child the – oneyour whograndchildren had “In these days andved time, at wethe suffer sigue barriendo siglos de sabiduría asentada – andarrivearrived they will at ask the the tombFor same they thing:À did faith,” not heyet said in from the absence of compassion in his brief,nd unscripted believed. homily. Scripture that he our hearts – as ifand the bbelieved.coming of JesusFor they did not yet Christ and the“Don’t messageundeunderstand forget thatof Christmas the the omgreatest Scripture the legacydead.” thatthat youhe can leave your children is faith,” he said, adding he were in vain,” he saidhad into his rise homily frfrom at the dead.” hoped they would always be capable of helping their Puede suceder que alguien no entienda por the Church of Saint Catherine, adja- children grow in the faith. cent to the Church of the Nativity in The infants,John wearing 20:1-9 their Sunday best – chiffon Estimados amigos del Sooner Catholic, Bethlehem,or lacy West dresses, Bank. cotton cardigans or plush overalls “It is easy– were to showbaptized mercy over to a thosefont supported by an ornate- Justo cuando más se necesita Dios ofrece una En el contexto de la fi delidad de Dios a su with whomly detailed we are bronzerelated oliveby blood, tree. One by one, the pope sobre lo que signifi ca ser hombre y mujer, so- kinship,poured religion water and race.from aHowever, gilded shell it and gently ca- is dif lian master Andrea Mantegna.À cultressed to extend the head the ofrelationship each of the 13 girls and 13 boys. to includeAs the he poor has doneand marginalized, in the Spanishpast, he told the mothers bishops prisonersnot and to hesitate wthe victimsU.S.,U in breast-feeding of violence their babies during qué se está triste si en general se tiene una vida andlls terrorismthe new ceremony. in Palestine and in our chbishop pope teneighboringLater countries,” inar the day, he before said. praying“Our theLatin Angelus Patriarch with Fouad Twal of Jerusalem celebrates midnight Mass on Christmas in hearts visitorsgo out to gathered the millions in Saint of ref- Peter’s Square,the Church Pope ofFran- St. Catherine, adjacent to the Church of the Nativity, in Bethlehem, West The Risen Christ is depicted in the painting “Resurrection” by 15th-century Italian master Andreaordained Mantegna. a m celebrates midnight ugees livingcis said in beingcamps baptized and shanties, carries with Bank.it “the CNS responsi- photo/Fadi Arouri, pool via EPA. &16%ULGJHPDQ,PDJHV er Wells the Church of the Nat Mass on Christmas in sufferingbility from of followingthe biting Jesus cold; –people the obedient servant – and PA. ativity, in Bethlehem, West palabra de aliento. Dios renueva su pacto diari- alianza se renueva la esperanza. Oklahoman Peter WellsÁ eeingordainedreproducing from areas archbishop ofin conus his same likeness, that is, gentle- fragile boats, and the sea becoming a ness, humility, tenderness.”Á bre lo que signifi ca ser un ser humano creado a Cultivate personalBy Cindycontact, Wooden pope aretells drifting newon vast waters U.S., ict, aboard many Spanish bishops ain- collective graveyard.” Catholic News Service Even though “this is not easy, especially if we are lence still exist throughout the world. in- surrounded by so much intolerance, pride,“Mercy, rigidity,” compassion and benevo- throughout the world. Fortunately, not all people have lost lls, he said, “it is possible with the power that comes t all people have lost buena. VATICAN CITY –À cialsPope asFrancis, bishops, ordain- in- from the Holy Spirit.” continued on page 3 ing two Vatican of real “The Holy Spirit, received for the cluding Oklahoma’s Peter Bryan Wells, day of our baptism, opens our heart to the truth, to told them to remember that behind cio the whole truth. The Spirit drives our lives along the every letter they receive, there is a real À rst time on the hop challenging, but joyous path of charity and solidari- person. Archbishop Wells, the new nuncioetary of ty toward our brothers and sisters,” he said. Qué año tan maravilloso. Tenemos el privilegio y bendición de participar en las igious to South Africa, and Spanish Bishop Miguel Angel Ayuso Guixot, secretarypope of À cal Council for Interreligiouseph and the Ponti continued on page 7 Pope Francis accepts a hug from a man while meeting the disabled during his general audience in mal inau- Nuestro organismo es una fábrica procesa- Dialogue, were ordained by the pope Paul VI hall at the Vatican Jan. 13. March 19, the feast of Saint Josephcy. and the third anniversary of the formalchbish- inau- ation to Long-time Catholic camp CNS photo/Paul manager Haring. retires guration of Pope Francis’ papacy.-known ts, Larry g “We are very proud of the archbish-ry’s . Wells during Archbishop Wells’ ordin Saint Ma &16SKRWR3DXO+DULQJ comunidades parroquiales vibrantes y crecientes a lo largo de la Arquidiócesis de llaa op! He and his family are well-known Bill, in the archdiocese. His parents,other, Larry Peter’s Basilica.The two men werecontinued prostrate onon pagea rurug 3 and Dodie, are members ofuadalupe Saint Mary’s rchbishop Coakleyope greets Francis Archbishop in St. Peter B ArchbishopArch Coakley greets Archbishop Peter B. Wells during Archbishop Wells’ ordinationBy to Ted King parish in Guthrie and his hbishopbrother, Bill,gh ththehe episcopate by PPopeis generous Francis in response St. Peter’s to Basilica. For the Sooner Catholic is director of Our Lady of Guadalupered throu am grateful for hhisishop generous Coakley response said. to After 16 and a half years, Larry dora de elementos bioquímicos. A veces hay Catholic Youth Camp. Archbishoplocal Church Beltran asked him to stay on and Wells has retired as manager of Our ththis call,” ArchbArchbishop Coakley said. manage the camp. Wells has been well-preparedrch to through assumeties. I Lady of Guadalupe camp. his years of service to thesponsibili local Church The 480-acre camp located between “He was my bishop, so I couldn’t and to the universal Church to assume Luther and Wellston began operation say no,” Wells joked. “I didn’t think it Ciudad de Oklahoma, y difundir la Buena Nueva de Nuestro Señor. these new and weighty responsibilities. I in June 1999 with Wells in charge of would be 16 and a half years!” getting it up and running. By summer Before managing camp OLOG, Wells 2000, Our Lady of Guadalupe camp worked for Southwestern Bell, spend- hosted youth for the À ing 40 years with the phone company. The idea for the camp started, when His duties involved spending a great rst time. deal of time in Saint Louis. As a result desequilibrios de los que no estamos con- Larry Wells at the site where Camp OLOG Archbishop Beltran wanted a summer would be built. camp for the Archdiocese of Oklaho- of being away, he was unable to be archives. Photo Sooner Catholic ma that was similar to the summer involved much in his parish. He said camp he had while serving as bishop when he retired from that job, “It was of Tulsa. Wells said the archbishop payback time for me. The Church has asked him to organize the new camp, been so good to me and my family.” and once it was open, Archbishop Wells and his wife, Dodie, have children and live in Guthrie. His son scientes. A veces inconscientemente también Bill Wells is succeeding him as À ve continued on page 7 John Paul Lewis Ordenado al Sacerdocio Nos encontramos en medio de un momento emocionante con renovada pasión por su “sentimos tristeza por nosotros mismos”. Palabra y el deseo de una relación personal con Jesús. El Sooner Catholic se ha Por Diane Clay, Otras veces sabemos perfectamente las comprometido en abrazar la misión de la Iglesia por medio de la educación, celebración y causas. evangelización. Más de 400 amigos, familiares y sus muchas demandas y expec- “Hoy en día las expectativas y re- por tu testimonio alegre, puedas Un hecho en que vemos la humanidad ver- feligreses llenaron la Catedral de tativas, hay una cosa que hay sponsabilidades de los sacerdotes atraer a otros a quien el Señor dadera y real de Jesucristo, es en la experien- Como el Sr. Arzobispo Paul Coakley escribió en su carta pastoral, “Vayan y Hagan Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo So- que aferrarse a la mayor fi rmeza, son tal vez más complejas y exi- llama a seguirlo en el servicio sac- cia de la tristeza: “Entonces les dijo: Mi alma Discípulos”, nuestro sagrado propósito, como pueblo de la Arquidiócesis de la Ciudad de corro el 25 de junio para celebrar nuestra amistad con Jesucristo. gentes que nunca. ... Un sacerdote erdotal y a vidas de consagración está muy afl igida, hasta el punto de la muerte; Oklahoma, es de –jubilosamente- ser testigos de nuestra fe Católica en Oklahoma a través la ordenación del John Paul Lewis. Antes de que podamos ser sacer- ordenado hoy sirve en un mundo especial”. del ministerio de Cristo, y de Su Iglesia, de enseñanza, santificación y gobierno, de modo quedaos aquí y velad conmigo” Mateo 26,38. Él que el Cuerpo de Cristo se haga presente al llamado universal a la santidad y que todo el El Arzobispo Coakley sirvió como dotes efi caces, felices y fructíferos, muy diferente a la cultura de un Después de postrarse en oración, sabía perfectamente la causa. pueblo sea recibido en la promesa de la vida eterna. celebrante principal y predicador debemos ser fi eles discípulos. ordenado hace 25, 40 o 50 años. el rito de la ordenación terminó La tristeza siempre indica una experiencia en la Misa, y fue acompañado ¡Debemos ser amigos de Jesús! “, “... Que lo que se enseñes sea con unción de las manos de Padre de ruptura personal. Algo que produce alegría El Sooner Catholic existe para apoyar esa obra. por sacerdotes y diáconos de la dijo el Arzobispo Coakley durante alimento para el pueblo de Dios. Juan Pablo con el santo crisma se ha roto o corre peligro de romperse. Jesús Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City, su homilía. Deje que la san- por el Arzobispo Coakley, y un vivió esta experiencia tan intensamente que Para que nos ayude a continuar con estos esfuerzos, por favor considere un donativo de el Arzobispo Emérito tidad de su vida saludo o un signo de la paz de sudó sangre. Además sentirse solo y rodeado de $25, $50 o más a la Campaña del Sooner Catholic. Su donativo hace posible que todos Eusebio Beltrán y el sea una agradable cada sacerdote de la arquidiócesis cobardes, inmaduros y malagradecidos es algo los feligreses, incluyendo aquellos con ingresos fijos que no pueden adquirirlo, Obispo de Salina Edward fragancia a los asistiendo a la ordenación. que a cualquiera que ha intentado hacer el bien reciban el periódicoriódico ggratuitamente.rat tame Weisenburger. fi eles de Cristo, Para su primera experiencia deprimiría. Recordar la tristeza de Jesús nos ¡Que Dios los bendiga,endigaga,ay,ym y mucmumuchmuchasuchaschas aagagraciasgraraciaas pporpoorr su aapoyo! John Paul, de 26 años, para que con la después de ordenado el Padre ayuda a ser diligentes en esta obra. se graduó de Bishop palabra y ejemplo, Juan Pablo ha sido nombrado Al pasar haciendo el bien, Cristo manifestó Quedo dee ustuustedesstedesedes enn CrisCristo,risto McGuinness Catholic pueda construir como vicario de la Parroquia de el rasgo esencial de su mensaje: el Evangelio es High School y el Colegio la casa que es la San Carlos Borromeo en Okla- Alegría, porque es Esperanza. Las tinieblas que Seminario de Concepción Iglesia de Dios. Y, homa City. vive hoy la Tierra necesitan de Él. Diane M. Clay en Conception, Missouri. La alegría nace de ver la luz en medio de Directora de ComunCComunicacionesmunicacicacionioneses Observando la orde- una tiniebla. Por eso, consolar al triste es una Editora, Soonerer Ca CCathoCatholicathholiolicliicc nación de Lewis desde la Porque su amor perdura para siempre - Salmo 136 declaración de nuestra Fe en Jesucristo y en su primera fi la estaban su Mensaje liberador. madre, Rosemary Lewis, Oración Para Vocaciones Sacerdotales Necesitamos comprender de dónde viene y sus hermanos Phillip, Padre Celestial, llena los corazones y mentes de los nuestra tristeza y de dónde la tristeza de al- Michael, Megan y Catherine Lewis. hombres de nuestra Arquidiócesis con el poder del Espíritu guien. De esta manera organizaremos la ayuda Su padre, el diácono Paul Lewis, Santo, para qué los que Tú llames al sacerdocio puedan apropiada y efi caz. asistió en la Misa, incluyendo la responder a Tú invitación con valentía y generosidad. La tristeza, dijimos, puede tener distintas proclamación del Evangelio. explicaciones. Desde algo orgánico, pasando por ¡SÍ! Estoy a favor de la misión del Sooner Catholic para compartir la Buena Nueva con los lectores. Tras la declaración de su Da a los padres la fe, el amor y el espíritu de sacrifi cio que decepciones y pérdidas hasta una situación de Adjunto mi contribución: F$25 F$50 F$75 F$100 F$125 FOther ______aprobación e intención de ordenar los inspire a regocijarse cuando un hijo suyo discierna una pecado que ocupe el espacio que debe ocupar la al candidato, el Arzobispo Coakley llamada al sacerdocio. Gracia y sus efectos sanadores. Pagar en líneat https://archokc.weshareonline.org/ws/opportunities/SoonerCatholicCampaign habló con John Paul y los reuni- Que la intercesión de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro, En mi visita a los presos de una cárcel ha Nombre: ______dos sobre las expectativas y de- San José y el Siervo de Dios Padre Stanley Rother nos sido un inmenso testimonio ver cómo algunos Dirección: ______Ciudad, Código postal: ______beres del sacerdocio. ayuden a hacer Tú voluntad y ser buenos administradores se mantienen sinceramente alegres. Una de Me gustaría quitar a la persona que se nombra como suscriptor. “Un sacerdote es muchas cosas F del don de nuestra vocación. las claves es que aceptan lo que les ocurre, para muchas personas. Siempre entendiéndolo como la consecuencia de una FMi información ha cambiado. Quiero actualizar mi información. Por Cristo nuestro Señor. Vayan y ha sido así. Pero, en medio de conducta en que no deben perseverar. Una FMe gustaría recibir la versión electrónica del Sooner Catholic en la siguiente dirección de correo electrónico Amén Hagan las complejidades de la vida y del Photos Jan Foisy/Archdiocese de las maneras de reforzar ése buen ánimo es ______Discipulos ministerio sacerdotal, y al negociar of Oklahoma City recordándoles que está en nuestras manos salir Esto es: Fademás de O Fen lugar de la versión impresa. 14 July 10, 2016 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic July 10, 2016 15 Briefs Calendar Catholic Charities weekly Mass 22. The event supports Sanctuary $75 pp./$300 per team, includes en-month experience of the spiri- This calendar only covers the two weeks between issue dates and may not reflect all of the calendar items. To see a full calendar, go to www.soonercatholic.org. Catholic Charities, at 1232 N. Women’s Development Centers. golf, cart, pastry breakfast, lunch tual exercises of St. Ignatius. The Classen Blvd., OKC, has Mass at Tickets $60. Go online to http:// and range balls. Check-in at 7 a.m. retreat is Oct. 1 through April. It 11 a.m. every Friday in the chapel. redswhitesbrews.com. Shotgun start 8 a.m. Payne Stewart involves daily prayer, weekly group July From 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Lady of Mt. Carmel at 10:30 Center. Exposition of the St. James, 4201 S. McKinley a.m., the Solemnity of Our Blessed Sacrament is at 5:30 Mass is open to the public. “Best Dressed Team” contest. Mail meetings and individual spiritual 10 Charismatic healing Mass Communications workshop Lady of Mount Carmel, at the p.m. with the sacrament of registration to St. Mary Catholic direction. Register by Aug. 31. Call from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Ave., OKC. (405) 420-2527. Eucharistic adoration at St. The Office of Family Life is pre- Carmelite Monastery of Saint reconciliation available prior School, 502 East Warner, Guthrie, Nancy Vargas at (405) 715-0283 or Immaculate Conception, OKC. 14 Eucharistic adoration will be Joseph Old Cathedral senting a free workshop, “Commu- Joseph in Piedmont. to 7 p.m. Mass. OK 73044. Make checks payable to Danna Schweitzer at (405) 263- Contact (405) 685-4806. held each week from 9 p.m. There is now 24-hour Eucha- nicating with Yourself - What Mes- Thursday to 3 p.m. Friday at 19 The Dominican Lay (Third 6 Feast of the Transfiguration of St. Mary Catholic School PTO. Call 4472. RIDL is a ministry of the 10 25th anniversary Mass and ristic adoration at St. Joseph Old sages are you Sending?” that will Order) group meets every the Lord. (405) 282-2071. Office of Worship and Spiritual Life. celebration, 10:30 a.m. at St. the Gospel of Life Dwelling Cathedral each week from Noon give practical tools to improve com- first and third Tuesday from Mark, Norman chapel, 1145 S.W. 42, OKC. 7 The Secular Franciscan Order Mass Thursday to Noon Mass munication, from 9 a.m. to Noon Rosary School Bulldog Classic Register for OLOG summer camp 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Enter through side door. of St. Claire Fraternity meets 11 Feast of St. Benedict. Rother House, 1229 S.W. Friday. Regular and substitute July 23 at the Catholic Pastoral golf tournament Our Lady of Guadalupe Catho- Contact Sr. Maria at (405) at 1:15 p.m. the first Sunday 41, OKC (directly behind St. adorers are needed. Adorers do not Center, 7501 Northwest Express- Begins at 8 a.m. Aug. 20 at lic Youth Camp is open to youth 12 Catholic War Veterans (of any 778-1107. of the month at St. Thomas James). Contact John or Mary need to be members of St. Joseph way. Michelle Morriswill facilitate Lincoln Park Golf Course. Con- going into grade 4 through grade war/conflict) meet the second 15 RCIA weekend conference 6 More Church (Library) in McClernon, (405) 330-6334. to participate. Call (405) 235-4565. the workshop. Call (405) 721-8944 tact Darry Brewer at (405) 12. Activities include crafts, hiking, Tuesday of each month in the p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Catho- Norman. Call Alice (405) 473- to register. Space is limited. 833-4708,[email protected]. swimming (in-ground pool), fishing, community room of St. Ann lic Pastoral Center. Call (405) 22 Feast of St. Mary Magdalene. 7680. SLC summer symposium 2016 water sports, volleyball, canoeing, Retirement Center at 7 p.m. 721-5651, Ext. 158. The summer symposium, “Called Vocation discernment retreat St. Philip Neri small group study 22 Catholic Charities presents archery, scripture adventures, Contact Fr. M. Price Oswalt, Out of Darkness: The Surprising “Opening the Door to the Joy of “Wisdom and Works of Mercy:” 16 The Lay Missionaries of Char- Reds, Whites & Brews at 6 talent show, soccer, campfires and (405) 567-3404. Reality of Christian Joy,” features Mercy” vocation discernment retreat for people who have completed the ity, the Secular (Lay) Order of p.m., National Cowboy and Rother drama. Total cost per camper is 13 Catholic War Veterans USA guest speakers Fr. Frank Coady, for single women, ages 17-35, from “33 Days to Morning Glory” and Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, at Western Heritage Museum. $300, with deposit due at registra- The Oklahoma Memorial Post St. Ann Nursing Home, OKC, 23 “Communicating with S.T.D., and John McCormick from Friday, Aug. 5, 5 p.m. to Saturday, “Consoling the Heart of Jesus” Anniversary tion. Scholarship assistance avail- 168 will hold their monthly on the first and third Satur- Yourself - What Messages are July 14-16 at the Spiritual Life Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m. with option for retreats and wonder what comes able. Download forms or register meeting at 7 p.m. in the days of each month. Mass at you Sending?” workshop from Memorial Mass Retreat Center in Wichita, Kan. extended stay. Little Sisters of the next? This small group study is online at www.archokc.org/youth- Sunnylane Family Reception 9:30 a.m. in the chapel with 9 a.m. to Noon at the Catho- Saturday, July 30 Register by calling (316) 744-0167 Poor, 1655 McGill Ave., Mobile, Ala. open to everyone and begins at St. and-young-adult-office/summer- Center located at 3900 S.E. meetings following. Call Karen lic Pastoral Center. Call (405) 5 p.m. or online at www.SLCwichita.org. 36604. No charge. Register by Aug. Philip Neri Aug. 22. There are two 29 in Del City, every second camp. Call (405) 721-9220. Banks (405) 396-9086 or Toni 721-8944. Holy Trinity, 211 W. Missouri, 3 at vocmobile@littlesistersofthe- sessions available: Monday from Wednesday. Contact Ken at Harrelson (405) 341-2199. R.C.I.A. conference 25 Feast of St. James. Okarche poor.org or (251) 591-3700; early 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Ya comenzaron las inscripciones (405) 739-0036. The Office of Worship and Spir- 16 The community of the Secular Archbishop Paul Coakley, registration is appreciated. to 8 p.m. The 10-part study is the para el Campamento de Verano 28 Anniversary of the death of itual Life presents “Ever Ancient, 14 Feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha. Order of the Blessed Virgin Archbishop Emeritus Eusebius next stage in “Hearts Afire Parish El Campamento de Verano de Servant of God Fr. Stanley Ever New: Recapturing the Rich- St. Joseph’s Orphanage reunion 14 Charismatic Catholic prayer Mary of Mt. Carmel and St. Beltran Based Programs” for the New Evan- Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe está Rother. ness of the RCIA” for RCIA leaders The fourth annual reunion of for- meeting, 7 p.m. every Thurs- Teresa of Jesus - Oklahoma gelization. Contact Peggy Brown at abierto para cualquier alumno que Community and Province of St. 30 Rother Mass at 5 p.m., Holy Knights of Columbus Carnival and volunteers. Rita Thiron, exec- mer residents and staff members of day, Catholic Pastoral Center (405) 737-4476. ha terminado el tercer grado hasta Therese, meets at Little Flower Trinity Church, Okarche Saturday, July 30 utive director of the Federation of St. Joseph’s Orphanage in Bethany chapel and Rm. C-1. Bring el 12. Las actividades incluyen Church, OKC, from Noon to 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Diocesan Liturgical Commissions and St. Joseph’s Children’s Home Retrouvaille bible. Contact Toni Calvey August artesanías, caminatas, natación (en 4:30 p.m. Call Barbara Bas- Holy Trinity parking lot in Washington, D.C., will conduct in Oklahoma City will be held Retrouvaille is for couples with at (405) 630-0539, toni- 3 Emmaus Days is Aug. 3-5 at piscina), pesca, deportes acuáticos, [email protected] or visit gall, (405) 826-3860, or Susan Burgers, hot dogs, inflatables, the conference Friday, July 15, and Saturday, Aug. 13, from 2 p.m. to troubled marriages, including Our Lady of Guadalupe Cath- voleibol, tiro con arco, aventuras www.spiritOKC.org. Staudt, (405) 473-6328. kids’ games, hay rides, dunk Saturday, July 16, at the Catholic 4 p.m. at Trinity Gardens, Garvey separated and divorced couples olic Youth Camp in Arcadia. con las Escrituras, concurso de 17 40th jubilee Mass for Sr. tank, bingo, raffle drawings, live Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Room, 3825 N.W. 19, OKC. After- who want to try again to make their 14 Devotion to the Precious Contact (405) 721-9351. talentos, fútbol, fogatas y drama. Veronica Higgins, 10 a.m. at band and karaoke Expressway, OKC. Cost $15 for ward, all guests are invited to 5 marriage work. Retrouvaille begins Blood of Jesus. An unfailing El costo total es $300 por persona, The Cathedral of Our Lady of 4 Feast of St. John Vianney. On sale: Fr. Rother books, Friday only; $25 for Saturday only, p.m. Mass next door at St. Patrick. with a weekend, Aug. 26-28 at the means of tapping the inex- con depósito al inscribirse. Ofrecen haustible mercy of God from Perpetual Help. 5 First Friday Sacred Heart T-shirts and religious articles includes meals; $35 for both days. Admission is free. RSVP by Aug. 5 Catholic Pastoral Center, OKC. Six becas parciales. Puede bajar el for- the source of our salvation. 17 Solemn Mass in honor of Our Mass at the Catholic Pastoral Call: (405) 263-7930 Participants need copy of RCIA with Jane Moon at jmoon@ccaokc. Follow-up sessions are required fol- mulario de inscripción o regístrese www.holytrinityok.org ritual, available for $25. Advance org or (405) 526-2308. lowing the weekend. Call (405)443- por internet www.archokc.org/ registration by July 6. Housing 3541 or go online to www.HelpOur- Call for Our Lady’s and Bishop youth-and-young-adult-office/ available at the CPC, $22.50 pp dbl. Marriage.com. John Carroll alumni summer-camp. Llamar para más occ. or $35 for one person per room. There is an all school open Retreat in Daily Life información: (405) 721-9220. Call (405) 721-5651, Ext. 158. house Aug. 14, beginning with a Retreat in Daily Life is a sev- Ranked the #1 Knights of Columbus Anniversary of vows 10 a.m. Mass, a Knights of Colum- In remembrance of the 40th bus pancake breakfast in Connor Keeping Agency Worldwide in 2015 anniversary of vows of Sr. Veron- Center from 11 a.m. to Noon, then St. Joseph’s Orphanage reunion ica Higgins, everyone is invited to tours of the school from 11 a.m.to Kevin Pierce celebrate at the 10 a.m. Mass July 1 p.m. Share memories and con- The fourth annual reunion of Full time agent positions 17 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of nect with the alumni association. General Agent available. To learn more, former residents and staff mem- Our Promise (877) 707-0752 Perpetual Help, OKC. All school attendees are invited to call Kevin Pierce at bers of Saint Joseph’s Orphanage the open house. Connect with the [email protected] 405-514-7660. 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By Ted King, she was afflicted by the There are several feast days in disease. As a teenager she July for saints. resisted tribal pressures

to marry. She wanted to Saint Benedict – July 11 remain chaste and had a Saint Benedict, who founded the desire to become a Chris- Order of Saint Benedict, the Bene- tian. dictines, was born of a noble family Kateri was converted in about 480 in Nursia, Italy. He to Catholicism by Jesuit was sent to Rome for schooling and missionaries around age was disillusioned by the corrupt 18 and was baptized on society he found there, a corrup- Easter Sunday in 1675. tion that brought down the Roman Some of the Mohawk peo- Empire. ple thought she became Benedict left Rome and went to a sorceress by becoming the wilderness to pray in a cave for a Christian. Jesuit mis- three years. Men, inspired by his sionaries recommended holiness, started to join him in this that she move to an area life. He founded 12 monasteries in in present-day Quebec, Subiaco, one of which is the fa- where she could live mous Monte Cassino. He wrote The among other American Rule of Saint Benedict, Indian people who were converts. which with its 73 chap- Kateri performed acts of penance for the con- ters pertains in a detailed version of the Mohawk people. She died in 1680 manner to virtually every at age 24, was beatified in 1980, and canonized aspect of the monastic life in 2012. Saint Kateri Tekakwitha of prayer and work. is the first American Indian to be There came to be thou- canonized. sands of Benedictine mon- asteries. There are two Saint Bonaventure – July 15 Benedictine monasteries Saint Bonaventure, who was in Oklahoma: Saint Gre- born in 1221 in the Italian region gory’s Abbey in Shawnee of Tuscany, entered the Francis- and Our Lady of Clear can Order in 1243 and studied at Creek Abbey near Hulbert. the University of Paris with Saint There also are Benedictine Thomas Aquinas. He became a convents for women. Saint famous lecturer in philosophy and Benedict died in 543. theology. Bonaventure became the General Saint Kateri Tekakwitha of the Franciscan Order and Cardi- – July 14 nal of Albano. He died in 1274. He Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, is a doctor of the Church. known as the Lily of the Mohawks, was born in 1656 in a Mohawk village in Saint Mary Magdalene – July 22 present-day New York State. Saint Mary Magdalene was the Her father was a Mohawk and her mother an Algon- sister of Lazarus, whom Jesus quin. She lost her family in a smallpox epidemic, and raised from the dead, and Martha (Jn 11:1-44), whose feast day is July 29. Mary Magdalene was present at the Crucifixion (Mk 15:37, 40) and was the first one to see Jesus after his Resurrection (Jn 20:1-16).

Saint James the Apostle – July 25 Saint James along with Apostles John and Peter witnessed the Transfigura- tion when Christ appeared alongside Moses and Elijah (Mt 17:1-8). James preached the Good News in Judea, Samaria and Spain. He was beheaded in Jerusalem under the order of King Herod in 42. Saint James’s bones are buried in the Cathedral of Santiago Compostela, Spain, which is a destina- tion for walking pilgrims. The pilgrimage route is known as The Way of Saint James.

Ted King is a freelance writer for the Sooner Catholic.