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After months of prayer and in- put from clergy, parish staff and parents with the goal of boosting involvement in youth ministry and better serving families, Archbish- op Coakley announced on Sept. 29 a change in placement for the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Archdiocese of City. Preparation for Confirmation will be completed in one year instead of two and will be held in the sixth grade or seventh grade instead of during high school. “We all need to think deep- ly about our Church and about the needs of our young people, particularly in light of our mod- ern culture and all of the unique challenges they are facing today,” Archbishop Coakley said. “We need to equip our children Fr. John Paul Lewis, of Blessed Sacrament in Lawton, smiles as a young with all of the grace available. parishioner tries on a priest’s stole before a Penance Rite. Photo provided. Unfortunately, there are a num- ber of youth in high school who have been baptized and received First Communion but never were Vocations office serving young people, discerners confirmed, leaving thousands without the gift of Confirmation to during modern challenges strengthen them. It has become common to view Confirmation as a choice to become an adult in By K.S. McNutt priesthood is what God wants for their lives. The Sooner Catholic the Church. As a sacrament, God “My role is being with them where they’re at offers Confirmation as a free gift and being that is actually more about God ome men hear the call to be a there confirming ‘us’ as his children, not priest as a child. For many the when VOCATIONS us confirming our faith in God. As first thought of a vocation to the they’re priesthood is when a pastor or ready To learn more about vocations, someone in the parish says, “I continued on page 8 to take retreats and events, visit think you would make a great priest.” okcvocations.com. S the next Whatever the path or the expectations of others, men discerning the priesthood “have step,” to come to know their own heart,” said Father said Fa- John Paul Lewis, pastor at Blessed Sacrament ther Herrera, associate pastor at Francis Catholic Church in Lawton and associate di- Xavier and Saint Gregory the Great in Enid. rector of vocations for the archdiocese. The call from God – whether to someone in Father Lewis along with Father John Her- Scripture or to a young man today – is rera, who also serves as an associate director of vocations, help young men discern if the continued on page 9

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Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more Blessed Carlo Acutis: 41,000 people visited news on the Italian teen’s tomb amid We need priests now more than ever website

“Are there any who are sick among you? Let them so many other priests in By Sooner Catholic Staff By Hannah Brockhaus that the glass may be send for the priests of the Church, and let the priests so many situations, Fa- uncovered again in pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name ther Grover was called Additional coverage of the future, and the of the Lord.” These words from the Rite of Anointing upon in someone’s hour Church and archdiocesan body displayed. of the Sick are based on the Letter of Saint James. of need. He brought news and events, only on – More than 41,000 people visited Bl. “In the meantime, They are our assurance that the Lord desires to Christ’s comfort and www.soonercatholic.org. Carlo Acutis’ tomb during the 19-day celebra- the sanctuary re- accompany and heal us in our weakness and infirmi- grace. In this instance tion of the Italian teen’s beatification, according mains open for the ties. He does this in a very particular way through the he brought Christ to a To send photos, event to the Diocese of Assisi. ordinary attendance Archbishop Paul S. Coakley ministry of his priests. his own father. What a information or story ideas, A daily average of 2,170 people visited Bl. of the faithful,” he This historic pandemic has impacted our society, poignant encounter that e-mail [email protected]. Carlo’s tomb, in the Sanctuary of the Spoliation said. At the sanctu- our Church and our families in countless ways. We must have been! in Assisi’s Church of Saint Mary Major, from ary, visitors will still have been brought face-to-face with our weakness During this pandemic, many have come to realize a Watch construction of Oct. 1 to Oct. 19, despite tight restrictions re- be able to pray before and mortality. Last week, we lost one of our perma- how easily we take our priests for granted. Perhaps the Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine lating to the coronavirus pandemic. There they Acutis’ closed tomb. nent deacons to COVID-19. Deacon Clyde Grover, we were taking it for granted that they would always on a live webcam at archokc. saw a young person on the path to sainthood, Bishop Semeraro a faithful husband, father and minister of Christ be there to offer for us and bring us the Eucha- org/shrinewebcam. lying in repose in jeans and a pair of Nike ten- gave thanks to the had the consolation during his final hours of being rist, until we went months without Mass and Holy nis shoes. Lord for the previ- anointed by his own son, Father Danny Grover. Like Communion. We took for granted that they would be a Watch Heritage Gal- During these 19 days, a glass allowed Acu- ous weeks filled with there to absolve and anoint us un- lery episodes on Bl. Stanley tis’ intact body to be viewed for veneration. On “wonderful days that til, in many cases, it was not pos- Rother YouTube or Facebook. the evening of Oct. 19, a Mass was celebrated are truly unimag- sible for them to reach us because Find Episode 1 at https:// and the glass covered by a piece of marble, inable, incredible, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City of the pandemic. youtu.be/0HX1iDrM8zg. To marking the end of the official beatification truly beautiful.” “What we have Bishop Marcello Semeraro presides over the closing of the tomb of Blessed Carlo We can be so quick to criticize support the building of a celebrations. Acutis in Assisi, Italy, Oct. 19. Photo Diocese of Assisi-Nocera Umbra-Gualdo lived is truly a time and complain about our priests, museum at the Bl. Stanley During the covering of the tomb, Bishop Tadino. forgetting they are ordinary men Rother Shrine, go online to Marcello Semeraro, the new prefect of the Con- of grace which will God is calling men you know. who have been called from ordi- stanleyrother.org. gregation for the Causes of , indicated bring flowers and nary families and parishes. I have fruits in the future,” he added. became the first millennial to be beatified by the Catholic Church. Will you help them answer Him? been very proud of the creativi- a The DVD set of the Beat- “The large participation of the Growing up in Milan in the 1990s and ear- ty and dedication of so many of ification Mass of Bl. Stanley faithful is the sign that Carlo is ly 2000s, he played video games and taught our priests during these months. Rother and the official Em- the saint among us.” himself C++ and other computer programming Many have been truly heroic! God my-nominated documentary, In his homily at the Oct. 19 languages. But many have testified that the has called these ordinary men to “An Ordinary ,” are Mass, Semeraro, said “today we center of the teen’s life was his strong devotion an extraordinary life and mission. online at rotherstore.com have before our eyes the image to the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. They bring Jesus to us and bring or call (405) 721-5651, Ext. of a young man who risked his From a young age, Acutis expressed a special us to Jesus. Where would we be 114. life by focusing on Christ. There are many aspects that make his love for God, even though his parents weren’t without them? They need our figure fascinating.” especially devout. As he grew older, he started prayers, our encouragement and Photos released after the attending daily Mass, often making Holy Hours our support. opening of Acutis’ tomb on before or after Mass, and went to confession This year, as we prepare for our Oct. 1 caused some confusion weekly. annual Seminarian Education online as to whether the teen He built websites to inform others about Appeal, I encourage you to take an might have been incorrupt, Eucharistic miracles and Marian apparitions attitude of gratitude. During this which led the bishop of Assisi, around the world. On his site, he told people, extraordinary time please join me Domenico Sorrentino, to clari- “the more often we receive the Eucharist, the in thanking God for our priests fy that the boy’s body, though more we will become like Jesus, so that on this and the young men who God is intact, “was found in the earth we will have a foretaste of heaven.” calling to be the next generation of @archokc normal state of transformation Acutis died of leukemia in 2006 at age 15. Archbishop Coakley celebrated the annual Anniversary Mass Seminarian Education Fund 2020 priests who will care for his flock. typical of the cadaveric condi- He offered his sufferings for Benedict XVI virtually on Oct. 18 to honor long-time marriages with couples Currently, we have 25 men in Archdiocese of celebrating significant anniversaries in 2020.Photo Avery Holt/ tion.” and for the Church, saying: “I offer all the suf- seminary formation! God still is Oklahoma City Please visit: Sooner Catholic. In a Mass at the Basilica of fering I will have to suffer for the Lord, for the calling men to share in the min- Saint , Acutis pope and the Church.” archokc.org/seminarianfund istry of Christ as his priests. Our Arquidiócesis de investment of prayer, encourage- Oklahoma City Please call: ment and financial support will help secure a future in which 405-709-2745 there always will be priests to bring Jesus to us, and to bring us to Jesus. Prayer for vocations

God our Father, we thank you for calling men and Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar women to serve in your Son’s Kingdom as priests, The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. deacons and consecrated persons. Send your Holy Oct. 25 – Mass, 1:30 p.m., Our Lady of Sorrows, Chandler Spirit to help others to Oct. 26-29 – Priests Retreat No. 2, Monserrat Retreat Center, Lake Dallas, respond generously Oct. 29 – Red Mass for Legal Professionals, 6 p.m., St. , Norman and courageously to your 2020 Oct. 30 – Senior Staff meeting, 10 a.m., Catholic Pastoral Center call. May our community of Oct. 30 – Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine Building Committee meeting, 2 p.m., CPC faith support vocations of Election Novena Nov. 1 – Mass, 11 a.m., Our Lady of Lebanon, Norman sacrificial love in our youth Nov. 3 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Chapel, CPC (live-streamed) and young adults. Sign up for the Nov. 4 – School Mass, 8:30 a.m., St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School, OKC Through our Lord USCCB 2020 Nov. 4 – Tax Credit Scholarship Board meeting, 3 p.m., CPC and via Zoom Jesus Christ, who lives Election Novena at Nov. 5 – Archdiocesan School Advisory Council meeting, 8 a.m., CPC and reigns with you in usccb.org/2020- Nov. 5 – Senior Staff meeting, 10 a.m., CPC the unity of the Holy election-novena. The Nov. 5 – Assembly of Catholic Professionals luncheon, 11 a.m., Downtown Petroleum Club, OKC Spirit, one God, forever novena begins Monday, Nov. 7 – Knights of Columbus Mass of Thanksgiving for Beatification of McGivney, 2 p.m., St. John, and ever. Oct. 26. Edmond Amen. Nov. 8 – Mass and Cookout with Young Adults, 3 p.m., Epiphany of the Lord, CPC patio and grounds NOV. 1-7, 2020 4 October 25, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic October 25, 2020 5

Meet the Archbishop Coakley celebrated the Blue Mass for First Responders Archbishop Coakley celebrated the annual Oct. 8 at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church in Yukon. The Mass Archbishop’s Mass for Medical Professionals Oct. 15 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of was followed by a talk with Anthony F. Keating III. Photos Chris ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY Porter/Sooner Catholic. Perpetual Help in Oklahoma City. The Mass was followed by a talk with Sr. Mary Rachel Nerbun, R.S.M., M.D. Photos Chris Porter/ This is part of a series to introduce the seminarians of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Sooner Catholic.

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Volume 42, Number 20 What seminary do you attend? I attend Conception Seminary College. Sooner Catholic Newspaper 7501 Northwest Expressway If it is God’s will, what year will Oklahoma City, OK 73132 you be ordained a priest? (405) 721-1810 God willing, I’ll be ordained 2029. Fax: (405) 721-5210 E-mail: [email protected] What advice would you give to Mailing Address: someone discerning a call to the P.O. Box 32180 priesthood? My advice would be to pray as Oklahoma City, OK 73123 From the Archives … much as you can and adjust your A photo series from George Rigazzi, archdiocesan archivist Dcn. Clyde Grover dents, often saying “Sunrise is became ill. On Oct. 8, he was life to fit the will of God. God’s message; sunset is his admitted to the emergency Visit us online at signature,” imploring students room, suffering from shortness www.soonercatholic.org onsignor Everard van ington and Father What do you look forward to Deacon Clyde Grover, a be- to recognize God’s gifts. While of breath. His son, Rev. Daniel der Grinten witnessed Van Hulse’s opposi- most about becoming a priest? loved father, husband, friend, teaching at Bish- Grover, a priest in Visit the archdiocesan website Mnearly a half centu- tion was overruled. I look forward to serving my teacher and deacon, died Oct. op McGuinness, the Archdiocese of at www.archokc.org ry of growth of the Church in The chancellor, parishioners and helping them on 14 in Midwest City from com- Deacon Grover Oklahoma City, was Oklahoma after arriving from Father James Mc- their journey to God. plications with COVID-19. He earned another able to anoint his Holland in 1910. He was a key Guire, read the decree was 62. bachelor’s degree father and pray with The Sooner Catholic player in that growth as he erecting Sacred Heart Name one thing that every He was born May 31, 1958, in pastoral minis- him before symp- (USPS 066-910) is published worked throughout Oklahoma, from the pulpit at As- Catholic needs to know. as the eldest child to Chester try from Newman toms worsened. biweekly except for once in ending his career in Langley, sumption on Jan. 30, Every Catholic needs to know and Dorothy (Jones) Grover, in University. On Oct. 14, six January and July by the Okla. 1921. With tension that the sacraments are the most Elmira, N.Y. In 1976, he joined In 2013, Dea- days after he en- Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. A recruit of Bishop Meer- still present, Father important things in our lives. They the U.S. Air Force, rising to con Grover was tered the hospital, schaert, Father Van (as he Van began in earnest are a tool and an advantage that we the rank of Senior Master ordained into Deacon Grover died would come to be known) an- to accomplish what Sergeant. He converted to The newspaper is not responsible have to reaching heaven. the Permanent from complications swered the call to mission terri- needed to be done. Catholicism while stationed at Diaconate and from COVID-19. for unsolicited material. tory and began his ministry in The first church was Why choose a life of sacrificial his first duty station, Minot Air served as a Through social Copyright © 2020 Sooner Catholic Sterling. He served as assistant finished by Sept. 1 of love? Force Base in North Dakota deacon at Saint Dcn. Clyde Grover media posts and pastor at Duncan, Goltry, Saint the same year and the in 1978. His next assignment Andrew Catholic media stories about John Indian School at Hominy school was operative Sacrificial love is what our Lord Subscription rate: $25 per year Jesus Christ chose for us, and we was to Izmir, Turkey, where Church in Moore. Deacon Grover’s Creek and received his first pas- as well. He remained he met and married his wife, for all who are not members of the must strive to imitate him as much He was known for being gra- death, his children began a torate with the establishing of pastor until 1933 Ann, who also was serving in cious and caring, and always campaign #LoveLikeClyde with Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. as possible. Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was sent to Saint the Air Force. The two married available to serve others. the hope their father’s story Periodical postage paid at in Muskogee. This appointment Francis of Assisi in in 1981. Deacon Grover’s influence would help lead others to faith Oklahoma City, OK 73125. was not without its problems Oklahoma City. Monsignor van der Grinten, 1958 While serving in the military, extended to his home where and prayer. through no fault of his own. Saint Francis was Deacon Grover earned his he was a steadfast example of Deacon Grover is survived To learn more about seminary, contact: POSTMASTER: Send address Muskogee already had an established in 1925 bachelor’s degree in business love, faith and the importance by his wife, Ann, and his five established parish in Our Lady and was connected to earn a private pilot’s license in Rev. Brian Buettner at changes to the Sooner Catholic, from Louisiana Tech Universi- of family. It became a family children, Christopher, Daniel, of the Assumption, existing the bishop’s residence. Seeing 1936. He owned his own plane [email protected] or (405) 721-9351. P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, okcvocations.com ty and his master’s degree in tradition to pray the Rosary Jennifer, MaryAnn and Mat- since 1891. In October 1920, the needs of a growing commu- and continued to fly until age counseling from Boston Uni- every Sunday, attend Mass thew. OK 73123. Bishop Meerschaert declared nity, he embarked on a building grounded him. Two other priests versity. together and – even during the The wake for Deacon Gro- that a second parish would be campaign with his work coming followed in his footsteps as In 1996, six moves and five pandemic with children now ver was held Oct. 23 at Saint established on the west side of to fruition, opening the new pilots: Father Herman Schaefers children later, Deacon Grover in other states – to find a way Andrew Catholic Church in the city much to the chagrin of school in the midst of World and Father Joe Kolb. Father and his family settled in Okla- to get together virtually, for Moore. The funeral Mass was Father van Hulse, pas- War Two in 1944. His crowning Kolb flew for a number of years homa. After retiring from the happy hours, workouts and Oct. 24 at Saint John the Bap- tor of Assumption. achievement would the beautiful and, sadly, Father Schaefers U.S. Air Force, Deacon Grover Rosaries; the siblings insist- tist Catholic Church in Ed- Historians called the situation church completed in 1947. The was killed in a plane he was began his second career as a ing it was important to “stick mond with Archbishop Coak- a “misunderstanding” with few Southwest Courier, the diocesan piloting in 1967. His aunt was a teacher at Bishop McGuinness together.” As a testament to ley presiding and Father Jack details as to what the “misun- newspaper at the time, gushed, passenger and also perished. Catholic High School in Okla- their father’s influence, all five Feehily as homilist. Interment derstanding” was. It is fair to “It is one of the most striking Father Van’s dedicated service homa City, eventually becom- children chose careers in a is at Resurrection Memorial say that Father Van walked into colonial churches in the south- was honored with him being ing the Theology Department field of public service and all Cemetery in Oklahoma City. a proverbial hornet’s west.” He was pastor for 20 named a monsignor in 1953. coordinator. Teaching at a five earned degrees. In lieu of flowers, the family nest. years and his mark is keenly felt Monsignor van der Grinten died Catholic high school seemed In early October, the asks that gifts be made to the The matter went today. in December 1963 with his fu- a perfect fit for a man of faith COVID-19 pandemic made Deacon Clyde Grover Memorial to the Apostolic An active man and sports- neral Mass at his beloved Saint who understood it was import- it to the Grover family. A few Scholarship Fund at Bishop The Sooner Catholic Delegate in Wash- man, he was the first priest to Francis Catholic Church. is supported through the ant to use faith, humor, simple days after two members of McGuinness Catholic High Annual Catholic Appeal and Sooner life lessons and generosity to his household tested positive School - bmchs.org/donate/ Catholic Communications Appeal. ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY ARCHIVES help form generations of stu- for the virus, Deacon Grover grover-scholarship. 6 October 25, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic October 25, 2020 7 Longtime Catholic labor, delivery nurse still Parish “Smorgasbord” to provide in awe of the miracle Thanksgiving meals in Ada

By Charles Albert By Judy Hilovsky mom and co-worker, “She’s the most requested Asked how her faith influences her career, The Sooner Catholic The Sooner Catholic nurse on the floor. She is the matriarch of the Hubble said, “I couldn’t do this without my unit. She makes the patients feel like she’s got faith. them, and they will have a safe journey. She “Every day I enter the hospital, I pray to God ADA – The Catholic Church Smor- or more than four decades, Vir- eases their fears about the day.” for myself, my colleagues and my patients to gasbord always has been a huge undertaking, but ginia Hubble has taken part in Hubble’s daughter-in-law Emily Hubble have the knowledge, strength and courage to this year, because of COVID-19, it faced cancel- thousands of the most intimate echoed those sentiments. “Virginia is just a make appropriate decisions to help lation. Saint Joseph’s Smorgasbord Committee moments of family life. As provide the best of care and deliver met every two weeks to create a plan that ensures a labor and delivery nurse babies safely into this world,” she everyone is safe and healthy, and to make cer- at Integris Baptist Medical Center in F said. tain that the church will be able to provide nearly Oklahoma City, she has guided families Recently, Hubble received a lifetime 1,000 meals to the Ada community. through the best of times and some of the achievement award from the March Nov. 8 will mark the 71st year for the event. The worse times of their lives. people of Ada look forward to the annual event, of Dimes. Hubble and her husband Dennis are which draws many Catholic and non-Catholics to The award recognizes and pro- long-time parishioners of Epiphany of the the parish. motes bedside nurses who have Lord Catholic Church where she sings in “We need this as a unifying event for our parish the choir, is a cantor and lector. Hubble made a significant impact and con- and community,” Deacon Dennis Fine said. “It said the career chose her. tribution in the lives of mothers and made us sad to think about not doing it this year, “I have not climbed a corporate ladder babies. Part of the qualifications for so we as I have found my happiness and ful- the award includes practicing and thought fillment in being at the bedside. I feel it having a minimum of 35 years of ST. JOSEPH SMORGASBORD about is important to have balance in one’s life experience and being an ongoing how we and staying active at the bedside keeps my inspiration. Meal pick-up - $10 could body, mind and spirit in harmony,” she Hubble said she was surprised by Nov. 8 do it said. the honor and humbled. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. safely Although many days are joyful, she said “I tell patients I have the im- Tickets available from in- some are difficult. There are patients with mense privilege to be a part of one Saint Joseph’s parishioners stead.” drug addiction, rape victims, homeless - of the most important days of their stjosephada.com, (580) 332-4811 Part women and those placing a child for adop- Parishioners from St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ada Daughter-in-law Emily (left) and daughter Photo Kyraprovided. (right) love work lives. They may only experience of the prepare for the “smorgasbord.” Photo Dcn. Dennis Fine. tion. And, some days tragedies occur. ing with their mom Virginia Hubble. birth once or twice in their life- rein- “Working with our bereaved mothers and vention will be a curbside pick-up, according to times, while I get to experience it families has allowed me to experience pro- Sarah Catalano, Smorgasbord communications a while. We’re slowly and steadily getting back to almost every day. I am still in awe of the found respect for the journey these families and marketing coordinator. normal, and the Smorgasbord, while it will look miracle before me.” undertake. I just hope my words and actions wealth of knowledge in labor and delivery. She “We will be funneling cars through the park- different in 2020, will be a great way to do that.” ease the burden they bear,” Hubble said. is someone everyone can go to and ask ques- Judy Hilovsky is a freelance writer for the ing lot, taking tickets and delivering meals to the The meal is $10 and includes turkey and dress- Hubble’s daughter, Kyra, said about her tions, especially the new nurses.” Sooner Catholic. cars. No one will have to get out of the vehicle,” ing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, Catalano said. cheesy grits, Swedish meatballs, a tamale and The Smorgasbord will be an opportunity for dessert. Meals will be served from 11 a.m. to 4 workers to be together again while maintaining p.m. social distancing rules, mask wearing and fre- Tickets are available from any Saint Joseph’s quent proper hand washing. parishioner. For more information, visit Father Aaron Foshee, pastor of Saint Joseph stjosephada.com or call (580) 332-4811. Catholic Church, said, “Of course our church was Charles Albert is a freelance writer for the Sooner never ‘closed,’ but our buildings were locked for Catholic.

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continued from page 1 continued from page 1 letting him guide you, she said. Each time participants log in is “a little ‘yes’” Ways to to God, she said. nurture faith we move forward, let us focus commonly met with fear, but those who Baquera said yes when God called her on supporting our families push through find a greater good and to join the Catholic Church six years at home and parents, and on being peace, he said. Father Herrera encour- ago. “I was not looking,” she said. “It’s thoughtful and intentional ages discerners to pray daily: “Lord, help definitely a mystery how God works.” n Go to church as a family; in our formation and youth me to know your will in my life and to She was open to religious life and ministry efforts. Thank you to do it with great courage.” visited the Carmelite sisters in Colorado, everyone who has collaborated Discernment is a process that may not “but I never felt called.” Now, she is en- n Pray the Rosary as a family; on this challenge and to ev- lead to priesthood. If a man discovers he couraging other young women to discov- eryone who will be working to is not being called to be a priest, even er where God is leading them. implement the new guidelines after years in seminary, that is not a “They may think going into a com- n Volunteer for church in the future.” failure, said Father Lewis. munity is letting go of their dreams,” activities as a family; Jim Beckman, executive “What we want is for them to come to Baquera said. “God wants to fulfill the director of the Secretariat know the Lord, come to know his will desire of your heart. He wants to use the for Evangelization and Cat- and respond to it generously,” he said. talents he gave you.” n Teach and model the Seven echesis, said Archbishop “We pray that for a lot of them God’s She tells young women that choosing Virtues; Coakley spent more than a will is to be a priest because we need religious life does not require giving up year praying and discerning priests, but God also calls men to re- their work as nurses, teachers, musi- what change the archdiocese ligious life and to the vocation of mar- cians or other professions. n Reading the Bible as a needed to make and how to riage.” “There are so many types of minis- family and encouraging young implement it. Modern culture tells people happiness tries,” she said. “We need to be able to people to read the Bible He said one of the concerns comes from doing whatever you want, respond with freedom and creativity.” regularly; is how this change will hap- but that is fleeting, Father Herrera said. K.S. McNutt is a freelance writer for the pen without it decimating that the baptized youth today need will assist parishes in Those who choose the priesthood – to Sooner Catholic. youth ministry, as they witnessed the grace earlier than high school. preparing for and implementing the become a servant to the people of God n Praying as a family and with other dioceses. Secular studies show an increasing transition, which will begin by Fall – will find true and lasting happiness, encouraging young people to “You are taking something that experience among today’s youth of 2022. Some parishes will begin in he said. pray; is a staple in the youth minis- bullying, drug use, violence, and Fall 2021. Further guidelines will During the coronavirus pandemic, try arena and you are moving it. extreme anxiety and depression at be distributed to parishes by May connecting with young men has been I think if you are not purposeful earlier ages. He said youth need to 1, 2021. more difficult because the usual din- n Serving people in need as a about replacing it with something, know their dignity and worth as a “In essence, it does not matter ners and retreats had to be canceled family and supporting service you can end up on the other side of child of God. what age we place Confirmation or held virtually, the two priests said. activities by young people; the transition with no youth minis- However, a recent CARA study if those who receive it have not “But, God is working in the middle try happening,” Beckman said. We showed that 50 percent of Millen- encountered the Lord and are not of this pandemic,” Father Lewis said. want this to be something that fu- nials who were raised Catholic no open to the gifts of the sacrament,” “He doesn’t stop calling young men. Above: Vanessa n Eating together as a family; els, helps grow and catapults youth longer identify as Catholics. Cath- Wilson said. “Therefore, the transi- He doesn’t stop calling young women.” Baquera talks with ministry to be more effective.” olic youth who decide to leave the tion of Confirmation preparation is Young women interested in explor- young women at St. Mary Catholic He added that some of the other Church do so as early as age 13. more than just changing the age of ing religious life can turn to Vanessa Baquera, the new coordinator for Church in Guthrie n Having family conversa- dioceses that have gone through Archbishop Coakley said he reception, it is about changing the about vocations vocations to the consecrated life. tions, talking about faith, this transition have used their would like the youth of the archdi- way we prepare for the sacrament. and the discern- religious issues, questions youth ministers and youth ministry ocese to receive the grace of Con- How we prepare people is more im- “I’m so excited to be in this role,” ment process. and doubts; office to assist with the transition firmation earlier, but also to be portant than when we prepare.” said Baquera, who also serves as the effort. formed as engaged disciples. The She said although the Church has office manager at Saint Joseph Old “We are looking into not using decision on the preparation and an important role to form people in Cathedral in downtown Oklahoma Fr. John Herrera n Ritualizing important family those personnel at all. We will celebration of Confirmation is one the faith, the Church is not the pri- City. preaches during moments and milestone engage catechists and catechetical step among many. mary formator of children. Parents Baquera leads weekly digital dis- a live-streamed Mass during the experiences; leaders and other adult volunteers Confirmation is one of three are the first teachers of the faith. cernment sessions to help teenagers and young women discover where COVID-19 closure. at the parishes to help with those Sacraments of Initiation, along with The home is the domestic church. Photos provided. transition efforts, so the middle and the Holy Eucharist. “If you want to know the future of God is calling them. It starts with n Celebrating holidays and school and high school youth min- These sacraments initiate one into a child’s faith, look to the parents’ getting to know God in prayer and church-year seasons at home; istries can continue their work and full membership of the Church, faith. They are the most effective focus on their efforts at the same the Body of Christ. Members of the model and witness to Christian n Providing moral instruction. time,” Beckman said. Church are called to mission – to living. Therefore, the archbishop Larann Wilson, Ph.D., director of be disciples and to make disciples. wants to more effectively engage Parish Leadership Engagement for The sacraments are the means parents and guardians in their vital “Train the young in the the archdiocese, said at Confirma- Christ chose to pour out his grace roles. He desires to see families on way they should go; tion young people receive the gift of to strengthen and assist Catholics fire for the love of Jesus. He desires even when old, they will not the Holy Spirit, who is their helper, in this lifelong mission. to see Oklahoma alive with faithful swerve from it.” healer and guide to live their lives Although no change will be made disciples of all ages,” she said. Rosary for America Proverbs 22:6 for Christ. this year to Confirmation, the Jolene Schonchin is a freelance Archbishop Coakley recognized Secretariat for Evangelization and writer for the Sooner Catholic. Archbishop Coakley invited staff at the Catholic Pastoral Center to join him Oct. 7 in the St. Francis de Sales Chapel to pray the #RosaryforAmerica. Archbishop Coakley and other bishops joined Archbishop Gomez, president of the USCCB, to pray for the nation. Photos Diane Clay/Sooner Catholic. 10 October 25, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic October 25, 2020 11 Love is repaid with love Making Sense of Bioethics

Our first and most important life and talents. Stewards of our come to thank God our Father who Is mandating a COVID-19 vaccine ethical? identity is we are sons and daugh- time and stewards of our treasure. has made us his children worthy Luis Soto ters of God. All that we are – all Even the material goods we pos- of his trust and entrusts us with Assistant Executive Virginia State health commissioner, Dr. Nor- body, and in consideration of the potentially Some that we have – is all a gift from sess are a gift from God. They are all that we are and have, so that Director of the man Oliver, told a local news station in August complex set of risks that may accrue. individu- God to us as his children. He has his and we are only the stewards we can be good stewards. That is Secretariat for that he planned to mandate COVID-19 immu- Especially for newly-developed vaccines with als might created us in his image and like- to whom God has entrusted their why we come to offer our gratitude Father Tad Evangelization and nizations for Virginians once a vaccine becomes uncertain profiles of efficacy, adverse events, claim ness, which means not only that care. His love for us is so great with acts of love and sacrifice. Pacholczyk Catechesis available to the public. The following day, Gov. and long-term consequences, universal man- a con- we look alike and have his dignity, that he not only makes us his chil- In Spanish, we mistakenly refer National Catholic Ralph Northam, pulled rank on the Com- dates are ethically problematic. science but that we are, indeed, his chil- dren, but literally entrusts us with to the offering at Mass as almsgiv- Bioethics Center missioner and announced there would be no Only in the face of a highly virulent and exemp- dren. his most precious gifts. So, we can ing (limosna). Like giving leftovers. vaccine mandate after all. The health depart- deadly pathogen, with few or no alternative tion if Genesis says that God has cre- be good and faithful stewards. Like giving to someone in need in to give – with genuine gratitude. ment walked back the commissioner’s earlier treatments available – and it would be doubtful they were ated us in his image and likeness As we realize this reality, the the streets. But, what we should The next time you come to Mass, comments while the Governor’s office issued a whether any vaccine for COVID-19 could ever con- (Gen 1,27), but in Genesis also we best and only way we can fairly really bring to Mass is an offering. make sure you don’t leave your statement focusing on vaccine accessibility and qualify in this way – might a broader, univer- vinced, see that this really means that he respond is with gratitude. That A sacrifice. A concrete gesture that house without having meditated, sal-type mandate become justifiable. even following extensive safety and efficacy has made us his sons and daugh- is the reason why the Eucharist shows our Father God how grate- in prayer and in honesty, “How fair distribution, not a mandate. ters (Gen 5,3). means thanksgiving. Because we ful we are as his children worthy can I show the Lord my gratitude?” Virginia law, nevertheless, does empower Even in such high risk situations, howev- testing, that the risks of being inoculated out- Not only are we sons and daugh- come to him in thanksgiving for of all his trust. “What will be the amount of my the commissioner to issue a vaccine mandate er, only a “soft universal mandate” would be weighed the potential benefits. ters of God, but he makes us the gift of being his children, for Historically, Hispanics have had offering?” Teach your sons and under certain conditions. Virginia has a reli- justifiable, one that allowed for at least three It is Catholic teaching that one must follow trustworthy to give us all that we the gift of our whole life, our fam- problems in the way we relate to daughters the value of generosity. gious exemption for vaccines generally, but not exemptions to be liberally available to the one’s informed judgment of conscience even are and have. It is not enough to ily, our blessings in general. All of the money that we offer to the Giving them a coin to throw in the if the state declares an “emergency or epidem- populace: a conscience exemption, a religious if one is in error because the conscience is know that we can trust God, we our blessings. Church. Historically, we are chil- basket is not enough. Teach them ic of any disease of public health importance exemption, and as noted earlier, a medical ex- our last best judgment about what is right or also must know that God trusts Gratitude is the minimum ges- dren of a mission Church. We nev- the value of giving, to be generous, for which a vaccine exists.” In the emergency emption. These exceptions provide the basis for wrong. us, as his children. And, since he ture that would be expected of a er understood that an act of love is to give in gratitude. situation, the only exemption would be for appropriate “opt outs” to occur, and for basic Some Catholics might claim a conscience believes in us, he has entrusted son or daughter who has received repaid to with another act of love. We are in a time of pandemic serious medical reasons, i.e. the vaccine would human freedoms to be duly safeguarded. exemption out of a mistaken but sincerely held us with everything we have and ev- all kinds of gifts from God. And We have believed that we should and many families struggle when be detrimental to the health of the recipient as A local vaccine mandate to ensure the safety conviction that vaccinations themselves are erything we are. gratitude is demonstrated with not give to the Church because the it comes to having secure jobs certified by a physician. of a school or work environment can be accept- always wrong, or that it is always immoral to We are nothing but stewards of acts of love and sacrifice. It’s the Church does not need it. However, and income. Your parish is go- State legislators have been pushing to update able, and not unduly coercive, in part because receive vaccines made out of cell lines from the many blessings of God. We best way to show someone that we do not give an offering because ing through a similar situation. the Virginia law to include a religious exemp- no one is compelled to seek employment in the abortions when that is the only option avail- are stewards of the gift of being you care and are grateful to them. the Church needs it, but because But, above all, you need to show tion in an emergency declaration. field of healthcare, nor to be educated in one able. parents, of the gift of being moth- Loving him back and with concrete we need to say thank you to God God your love and gratitude as a The contentious discussions in Virginia raise specific school setting. Also, exemptions are Some states and jurisdictions do not dis- ers, of the gift of being sons and gestures of love. and show it to him with a concrete good son and daughter who un- broader questions about vaccine mandates and oftentimes available within schools or certain tinguish between religious and conscience daughters, brothers, friends, hus- My brothers and sisters, when gesture and sacrifice. It is not giv- derstands that love is repaid with exemptions. healthcare settings. exemptions. They only make available a reli- bands, wives. Stewards of our own we come to Mass on Sundays. We ing to a need but having the need love. Literally. It can be helpful to distinguish local vaccine How would a religious exemption differ from gious exemption, by which they often intend to mandates from universal ones. a conscience exemption? include and subsume under the same heading A local mandate means an immunization is A religious exemption would apply if the the exercise of conscientious objection. Jobs Box required for services or employment, insisting, teachings of the faith of the individual to be In sum, state-sponsored or legislative co- for example, that children be vaccinated prior vaccinated held that vaccines in general were ercion through a universal vaccine mandate Hispanic leadership develop- preferred. Submit a resume to both ministry formation staff and parents and school staff. Bilin- to admission to the local school, or workers immoral and contrary to God’s will, as might be raises ethical concerns, especially when appro- ment coordinator – OKC [email protected]. Applications volunteers. Candidates must be gual in Spanish preferred. Send in a hospital system be compliant with U.S. the case for members of the Christian Science priate exemptions are unavailable. The Archdiocese of Oklahoma available during regular business fully practicing Catholics in good inquiries and resumes to cfinsel@ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Church founded by Mary Baker Eddy. Since Health officials should instead seek to ed- City seeks a coordinator for His- hours at the Catholic Pastoral Cen- standing and passionate about Je- mountstmary.org. immunization schedules as a condition for there is no Catholic teaching that the recep- ucate those under their authority, through panic Leadership Development. ter, 7501 Northwest Expressway, sus, the Catholic faith and forming employment. tion of vaccines, including those that rely on careful and patient explanation, about the im- This position will collaborate with Oklahoma City 73132. disciples. Evenings and weekends Accounts payable clerk/cashier A universal mandate, meanwhile, involves fetal cell lines from abortions that happened portance of receiving a vaccine, so they might and serve as a resource for the required. Bachelor’s degree in Mount St. Mary Catholic High a demand that all residents of a particular long ago, is sinful, Catholics cannot claim a freely choose to do so on their own initiative. offices of Religious Education Parish secretary – Yukon theology required; master’s de- School is seeking an accounts geographical area such as a township, county, religious exemption from the requirement of Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D., earned his and Youth and Young Adults in The parish secretary shall be gree preferred. At least five years payable/cashier. Accounts payable state or country be immunized. immunization. doctorate in neuroscience from Yale and did their formation programs with the a minister of hospitality to the of direct experience in this area responsibilities include reviewing Generally speaking, vaccinations should A conscience exemption, meanwhile, would post-doctoral work at Harvard. He is a priest of Hispanic community; work with parish and community, while of mission and proven superviso- invoices for proper approval, coding not be universally mandated, considering the refer to the situation in which an individual in the diocese of Fall River, Mass., and serves as both the director of the Blessed providing excellent administrative ry experience is necessary. Safe invoices to general ledger accounts, unique manner in which a vaccine can impose conscience believed that it was immoral to be the director of education at The National Catho- Stanley Rother Institute as well as support to the parish in a manner environment background check scheduling payments and prepa- itself upon the inner workings of the human vaccinated. lic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. the assistant director of Evangeliza- reflecting Catholic teaching. Visit required. Submit resumes to Fr. ration of accounts payable checks. tion and Catechesis in articulating www.sjnok.org to a full de- Hamilton at fr.shamilton@gmail. Cashier duties include prepara- formation programs to respond to scription and application details. com. Call (405) 359-2700. tion and processing of cash bags the leadership development and for school sports/club activities, formation needs of Spanish-speak- Communications coordinator - Business manager – OKC balancing the vault and prepara- ing Catholics; facilitate meetings, Norman Mount St. Mary Catholic High tion of cash deposits. This position Book Review of “In God’s Hands” gatherings and parish leadership St. Joseph Catholic Church in School is seeking an accountant also deposits checks utilizing an training activities and assist with Norman is looking for a part-time to fill the school’s business man- online check imaging system with By John H. Dolezal ical journey for overcoming some peace, comfort and strength. From For me, the insight gained was The Sooner Catholic recruiting and developing new communications coordinator. This ager position. The position reports the school’s bank. Other duties in- very difficult physical, emotional learning to “take time for silence” the idea of spending time in prayer faculty for the Spanish programs person will assist staff and key directly to the school principal. clude ordering and maintaining the and spiritual challenges presented and “prayer to join your sufferings sharing with God versus always of the institute. Must be fluent in volunteers daily with distribution Accounting responsibilities include school’s office supplies. Applicants by her illness. with Christ,” there are asking God to do something. “In God’s Hands” is a book about speaking and writing in Spanish of parish information and updates financial reporting, oversite of the must have two years of accounts The book quickly captured my many opportunities for Being diagnosed “living through illness by faith.” It and English; have a bachelor’s de- to the parish community. It is general ledger, budgeting, accounts payable experience and have expe- full attention beginning with Ch. 1 the reader to gain new with serious illness is a book about the personal jour- gree or five years of experience; be preferable that the applicant has receivable, investments, accounts rience with accounts payable soft- – “Why Not Me?” hope and confidence to is something we all ney the author traveled beginning a practicing Catholic in good stand- experience in basic graphic design payable, accruals, and fixed assets. ware. Send inquiries and resumes While it may be more common to cope with the diagnosis may have to deal with with the ing with the Church; have several and social media and is bilingual Personnel administration respon- to [email protected]. respond to a diagnosis of serious of serious illness. during our lifetime diagno- years of parish Hispanic Ministry in English and Spanish. sibilities include oversite of the pay- illness with “Why Me?” Cummings, One particular new and the challenges for sis of experience preferably as catechist roll system and personnel records. Classroom substitutes - OKC according to her words, said, “One insight I gained from coping can be over- breast and leader; must possess basic Director of evangelization – Student financial aid applications The Catholic School of St. Eugene of the first graces I received was this book was the idea whelming. The impact cancer. three simple words Why Not Me?” and suggestion to computer knowledge; including use Edmond and awards also are managed by is seeking applicants for an on-call often can have a rip- This And, it seems if this response and “Pray Without Words” of Microsoft Office tools. Submit St. Monica Catholic Church, this position. The position manag- substitute list. Teaching experience pling affect presenting book leap of faith set the context for this in Ch. 8. Cummings resume to [email protected]. Edmond, is seeking a full-time es two business office employees. is not required. Must pass a back- challenges to family, offers book. offers, “We can all – director of evangelization. The Applicants must hold a bachelor’s ground check and have Safe Envi- friends and caregivers. several Cummings kept a journal to and should – be open Cook – OKC position serves the outward focus degree in accounting or finance, ronment training (or be willing to The personal journey fresh spiritual and practical ideas record her thoughts, emotions and to utilizing contem- The Catholic Pastoral Center of the parish’s proclamation of the be proficient using Microsoft Office complete). Please fill out an appli- for those faced with the challeng- spiritual “to-do” list as she relied plative prayer as she shared by Cummings of- seeks an experienced cook for a Gospel and the inward focus of applications, making presenta- cation at bit.ly/AOKCTeacherAppli- es of serious illness. The author, primarily on her faith, family and shares this quote from Saint Tere- fers plenty of inspiration part-time position. Flexible sched- aligning parish activities to serve tions, and have experience using cation and at jobs@steugeneschool. Maureen A. Cummings, mother friends to cope with the highs and sa of Avila: “Prayer, in my opinion and hope for the reader as they ule (approximately 25 hours per the mission of evangelization and accounting software. The position org. St. Eugene is PreK-8th grade. of six children, having been diag- lows of her battle with breast can- is nothing else than a close shar- travel along their own journey and week), some evening and weekends. formation of disciples. The posi- requires attention to detail, strong nosed with breast cancer, does a cer. With each chapter she pro- ing between friends; taking time I highly recommend this book. Minimum five years’ experience in tion serves the pastor as a chief communication skills, accuracy, To see more job openings, go on- great job of sharing personal expe- vides examples of how she tapped frequently to be alone with him John H. Dolezal is a freelance food service. Catering experience of (ministry) staff and oversees and the ability to work well with line to www.archokc.org/jobs-box. riences as she made her own med- into her faith and relationships for who we know loves us.” writer for the Sooner Catholic. 12 October 25, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic October 25, 2020 13

Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 Amor con amor se paga

Ahora más que nunca necesitamos Sacerdotes Nuestra primer y más impor- Administradores de nuestro tiem- Mis hermanos, cuando venimos tante identidad es que somos hijos po y administradores de nuestro a misa los domingos. Venimos a Luis Soto e hijas de Dios. Todo lo que somos, tesoro. darle gracias a nuestro Padre Dios Subdirector “¿Hay alguien entre ustedes que se encuentra sigo el consuelo y la gracia de Cristo. En este tan de nues- todo lo que tenemos, es todo un Incluso los bienes materiales que que nos ha hecho sus hijos dignos enfermo? Dejen que envien por los sacerdotes caso, llevó a Cristo a su propio padre. ¡Qué tras oraciones, Ejecutivo del don de Dios para nosotros como poseemos son don de Dios. Son de su confianza y nos entrega todo Secretariado de de la Iglesia y que los sacerdotes oren por ellos, encuentro tan conmovedor debió haber sido! nuestro aliento y sus hijos. Nos ha creado a su im- suyos y nosotros solo somos los cuanto somos y tenemos para que untándolos con aceite en el nombre del Señor.” Durante esta pandemia, muchos se han nuestro apoyo. Evangelización y agen y semejanza, lo cual significa administradores a los cuales Dios seamos buenos administradores. Catequesis Estas palabras del rito de la unción de los en- dado cuenta de lo fácil que es el no valorar a Este año, mien- no solo que nos parecemos y tene- les ha confiado su cuidado. Su Por eso venimos a darle gracias fermos se basan en la Carta de San Santiago. nuestros sacerdotes. Tal vez hayamos dado por tras nos prepara- mos su dignidad, sino que somos, amor por nosotros es tan grande con actos de amor y sacrificio. Ellos son nuestra seguridad de que el Señor hecho que siempre estarían allí para ofrecer mos para nuestra en verdad, sus hijos. que no solo nos hace sus hijos y En español, erróneamente, nos gesto concreto y un sacrificio. Con desea acompañarnos y sanarnos en nuestra la Misa por nosotros y traernos la Eucaristía y Apelación Anual El génesis dice que Dios nos ha nos confía los dones más precia- referimos a la ofrenda como limos- un gesto real. debilidad y enfermedad. Lo hace de una mane- ahora hemos pasamos meses sin la Misa y la de Educación Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley creado a su imagen y semejan- dos. Sino que realmente tenemos na. Como dar algo que me sobra. La próxima vez vengas a misa, ra muy particular, a través del ministerio de Santa Comunión. Dimos por hecho que es- Seminarista, los za (Gen 1,27), pero en el mismo su confianza para ser sus buenos Como dar algo al que necesita. Pero asegúrate de no salir de tu casa sus sacerdotes. tarían allí para absolvernos y ungirnos hasta animo a tomar una actitud de agradecimiento. génesis vemos que esto realmente administradores. lo que en realidad debemos traer a sin haber meditado en oración Esta pandemia histórica ha impactado a que, en muchos casos, no fue posible que lo Durante este tiempo extraordinario, por favor, significa que nos ha hecho sus Al darnos cuenta de esta reali- la misa es una ofrenda. Un sacrifi- y en sinceridad, ¿cómo le voy a nuestra sociedad, a nuestra Iglesia y a nues- hicieran a causa de la pandemia. únanse a mí para dar gracias a Dios por nues- hijos e hijas (Gen 5,3). dad, la mejor y única manera que cio. Un gesto concreto que demues- mostrar al Señor mi agradecimien- tras familias de maneras innumerables. Nos Podemos ser tan rápidos para criticar y tros sacerdotes y los jóvenes a quienes Dios No solo somos hijos e hijas de justamente podemos responder es tre a nuestro Padre Dios cuan agra- to? ¿Cuál será el monto de mi hemos visto cara a cara con nuestra debilidad quejarnos de nuestros sacerdotes, olvidando está llamando a ser la próxima generación de Dios, sino que nos hace dignos de con gratitud. Por eso la eucaristía decimos estamos como hijos suyos ofrenda? Enséñale a tus hijos e y mortalidad. La semana pasada perdimos a que son hombres comunes y corrientes que sacerdotes que cuidarán de sus rebaños. la confianza de darnos todo cuan- significa acción de gracias. Porque dignos de toda su confianza. hijas el valor de la generosidad. No uno de nuestros diáconos permanentes por han sido llamados de familias y parroquias ¡Actualmente tenemos 25 hombres en for- to somos y tenemos. No basta venimos a ella a darle gracias a Históricamente los hispanos basta con que le des una moneda el COVID-19. El diácono Clyde Grover, un fiel ordinarias. He estado muy orgulloso de la cre- mación de seminario! Dios todavía está llaman- con saber que podemos confiar en Dios por el don ser sus hijos, por hemos tenido problemas en la para que la deposite en la canasta. esposo, padre y ministro de Cristo, tuvo el con- atividad y dedicación de muchos de nuestros do a los hombres a compartir el ministerio de Dios, debemos también saber que el don de toda nuestra vida, nues- manera como nos relacionamos Enséñale el valor del dar. De dar suelo durante sus últimas horas de ser ungi- sacerdotes durante estos meses. ¡Muchos han Cristo como sus sacerdotes. Nuestra inversión Dios confía en nosotros. Como sus tra familia, nuestras bendiciones con el dinero que ofrendamos a de manera agradecida. do por su propio hijo, el Padre Danny Grover. sido verdaderamente heroicos! Dios ha llamado de oración, aliento y apoyo financiero ayudará hijos que somos. Y dado que confía en general. Todas sus bendiciones. la Iglesia. Históricamente somos Estamos en tiempos de pan- Como muchos otros sacerdotes en situaciones a estos hombres ordinarios a una vida y misión a asegurar un futuro en el que siempre hab- en nosotros, nos da todo cuanto El agradecimiento es el gesto hijos de una Iglesia misión. Nunca demia y muchas familias sufren similares, el Padre Grover fue llamado en un extraordinaria. Nos traen a Jesús y nos llevan rá sacerdotes para traer a Jesús a nosotros, tenemos y todo cuanto somos. mínimo que se esperaría de un entendimos que a un acto de amor dificultades cuando se trata de momento de necesidad de alguien. Trajo con- a Jesús. ¿Dónde estaríamos sin ellos? Necesi- y para llevarnos a Jesús. Nosotros no somos más que ad- hijo o hija que ha recibido todo se le responde con otro acto de tener trabajos e ingresos seguros. ministradores de las muchas ben- tipo de dones de parte de Dios. Y amor. Hemos creído que no debe- Tu parroquia está pasando por diciones de Dios. Somos adminis- el agradecimiento se demuestra mos darle a la Iglesia, porque la una situación similar. Pero sobret- tradores del don de ser padres, del con actos de amor y de sacrificio. Iglesia no lo necesita. Sin embar- odo, tu necesitas mostrarle a Dios A medida que la Confirmación se traslada a la escuela don de ser madres, del don de ser Es la mejor manera de mostrarle a go, no damos una ofrenda porque tu amor y agradecimiento como hijos e hijas, hermanos, amigos, alguien que le importas y le estas la Iglesia lo necesita, sino porque buen hijo e hija que comprende secundaria, alentamos a los padres a practicar la fe familiar esposos, esposas. Administradores agradecido. Amándole y con gestos nosotros necesitamos decirle a que amor, con amor se paga. Lit- de nuestra propia vida y talentos. concretos de amor. Dios gracias y mostrárselo con un eralmente.

Por Jolene Schonchin y recibido la Primera Comunión, rio juvenil, como ocurrió en otras Larann ​​Wilson, Ph.D., directo- The Sooner Catholic pero nunca fueron confirmados, diócesis. ra del Compromiso de Liderazgo dejando a miles sin el don de la “Estás tomando algo que es un Parroquial de la arquidiócesis, continuado de la página 12 tiene un papel importante para formar personas en la Confirmación para fortalecerlos. elemento básico en el campo del dijo que en la Confirmación los fe, la Iglesia no es la principal formadora de los niños. Después de meses de oración Se ha vuelto común ver la Con- ministerio juvenil y lo estás mov- jóvenes reciben el don del Espíri- Maneras de nutrir la Los padres son los primeros maestros de la fe. El hog- y aportes del clero, personal par- firmación como una opción para iendo. Creo que, si no se tiene el tu Santo, quien es el ayudante, fe en casa gustaría que los jóvenes de la arquidiócesis recibieran ar es la iglesia doméstica. roquial y padres de familia con convertirse en adulto dentro de la propósito de reemplazarlo con algo sanador y guía para vivir sus antes la gracia de la Confirmación, pero también que “Si quieres saber el futuro de la fe de un niño, ob- el objetivo de impulsar la partic- Iglesia. Como sacramento, Dios más, podríamos terminar en el vidas para Cristo. se formaran como discípulos comprometidos. Esta serva la fe de los padres. Son el modelo y testimonio ipación en el ministerio juvenil ofrece la Confirmación como un otro lado de la transición sin que El Arzobispo Coakley reconoció decisión sobre la preparación y celebración de la Con- más eficaz de la vida cristiana. Por lo tanto, el arzo- n y servir mejor a las familias, el regalo gratuito que en realidad se haya un ministerio de jóvenes”, que hoy en día los jóvenes bautiza- Vayan a la iglesia en familia; firmación es un paso entre muchos. bispo quiere involucrar más eficazmente a los padres n Arzobispo Coakley anunció el 29 de trata más de que Dios nos con- dijo Beckman. “Queremos que dos necesitan la gracia antes de Recen el Rosario en La Confirmación es uno de los tres Sacramentos y tutores en sus funciones vitales. El quiere ver septiembre un cambio en la edad firme como sus hijos y no de que esto sea algo que alimente y ayude la escuela preparatoria. Los estu- familia; de Iniciación, junto con el Bautismo y la Sagrada familias con deseos ardientes por el amor de Jesús. n para recibir el Sacramento de la nosotros confirmemos nuestra fe a crecer y catapulte al ministerio dios seculares muestran que los Ofrézcanse en familia como Eucaristía. Estos sacramentos lo inician a uno a ser El desea ver a Oklahoma viva con fieles discípulos de voluntarios para las Confirmación en la Arquidiócesis en Dios. A medida que avanzamos, de jóvenes a ser más efectivo”. jóvenes en estos tiempos exper- miembro pleno de la Iglesia, el Cuerpo de Cristo. Los todas las edades”, dijo. actividades de la iglesia; de Oklahoma City. La preparación centrémonos en apoyar a nuestras El añadió que algunas de las imentan cada vez a edades más miembros de la Iglesia están llamados a la misión: ser Jolene Schonchin es escritora independiente para n Enseñen y modelen las para la Confirmación se comple- familias y padres, y en ser reflex- otras diócesis que han pasado por tempranas mayor intimidación, discípulos y hacer discípulos. Los sacramentos son el Sooner Catholic. Siete Virtudes; tará en un año en lugar de dos y se ivos e intencionales en nuestros esta transición han utilizado a sus uso de drogas, violencia, ansie- medio que Cristo eligió para der- n Lean la Biblia en familia y llevará a cabo en el sexto o séptimo esfuerzos de formación y ministe- ministros jóvenes y a su oficina de dad y depresión extremas. Dijo ramar su gracia y para fortalecer animen a los jóvenes a leer la grado en lugar de llevarse a cabo rio juvenil. Gracias a todos los que ministerio de jóvenes para ayudar que los jóvenes necesitan conocer y ayudar a los católicos en esta Biblia con regularidad; durante la escuela preparatoria. han colaborado en este desafío y con los esfuerzos de esta tran- su dignidad y valor como hijos de misión de toda la vida. n Recen en familia y animen “Todos debemos pensar pro- a todos los que trabajarán para sición. Dios. Aunque este año no se efectu- a los jóvenes a rezar; fundamente en nuestra Iglesia y implementar las nuevas pautas en Sin embargo, un estudio reci- arán cambios a la Confirmación, “Estamos evaluando el no uti- n Sirvan como familia a las ente de CARA mostró que el 50 la Secretaría de Evangelización y en las necesidades de nuestros el futuro”. lizar a este personal en absoluto. personas necesitadas y apoyen por ciento de los jóvenes millen- Catequesis ayudará a las parro- jóvenes, particularmente a la Jim Beckman, director ejecutivo Involucraremos a catequistas, las actividades de servicio de nials que fueron criados como quias a prepararse e implementar luz de nuestra cultura moderna de la Secretaría de Evangelización líderes catequéticos y otros adultos los jóvenes; católicos ya no se identifican la transición que comenzará en el y todos los desafíos únicos que y Catequesis, dijo que pasó más voluntarios en las parroquias para n Coman juntos en familia; como católicos. Los jóvenes católi- otoño del 2022. Algunas parro- enfrentan hoy”, dijo el Arzobispo de un año orando y discerniendo ayudar con esos esfuerzos de tran- Tengan conversaciones cos que deciden dejar la Iglesia lo quias comenzarán en el otoño del Coakley. acerca de que cambio necesita- sición, para que los ministerios familiares, hablen de fe, hacen a temprana edad, empezan- 2021. Se distribuirán más pautas “Necesitamos equipar a nues- ba hacer la arquidiócesis y cómo juveniles de la escuela secundaria cuestiones religiosas, tros hijos con toda la gracia di- debía implementarlo. y preparatoria puedan continuar do a los 13 años. a las parroquias antes del 1 de preguntas y dudas; mayo del 2021. sponible. Desafortunadamente, El dijo que una de las preocu- su trabajo y concentrarse en sus El Arzobispo Coakley dijo que le n Ritualicen momentos “En esencia, no importa a hay muchos jóvenes en la escuela paciones es cómo sucederá este esfuerzos al mismo tiempo”, dijo familiares importantes y preparatoria que se han bautizado cambio sin que diezme el ministe- Beckman. continúa en la página 13 qué edad impartamos la Confir- experiencias históricas; mación si aquellos que la reci- n Celebren en casa las ben no se han encontrado con el fiestas y las temporadas del Señor y no están abiertos a los año de la iglesia; Dios está llamando a hombres que conoces. ¿Les ayudarás a responderle? dones del Sacramento”, dijo Wil- n Proporcionen instrucción son. “Por lo tanto, la transición moral. de la preparación para la Confir- mación es más que solo cambiar la edad de recepción, se trata Arquidiócesis de “Instruyan a los jóvenes en el de cambiar la forma en que nos camino que deben andar; e Oklahoma City preparamos para el Sacramento. incluso cuando sean viejos, no Como preparamos a las personas se desviarán de él”. Proverbios 22: 6 es más importante que cuando Fondo de educación seminarista 2020 | Por favor visite: archokc.org/seminarianfund | Por favor llame a: 405-709-2745 las preparamos”. Ella dijo que, aunque la Iglesia 14 October 25, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic October 25, 2020 15 Calendar Briefs This calendar only covers the two weeks between issue dates and may not reflect all of the calendar items. To see a full calendar, go to www.soonercatholic.org.

October 1 Meeting of the Third Order ral Center. Exposition of the - 10 a.m. Contact Jazmin Please contact event or meeting Jazmin Cogburn at (405) 721- (Lay) Dominicans, 3 p.m. - 5 Blessed Sacrament 5:30 p.m.; Cogburn at (405) 721-1415, organizers before attending. 1415, [email protected]. 25 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary p.m., St. Monica, Edmond (St. reconciliation prior to 7 p.m. [email protected]. Time. Building) in room Mass. Call (405) 721-8944, Mask requirement in place Marriage retreat No. 105, for any Catholic lay- (405) 528-6252. 7 Lay Missionaries of Charity, Until further notice, Archbishop A one-day marriage retreat for 25 Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 person drawn to religious life. the lay order of the Mission- Coakley has issued a mandatory couples “Building your marriage p.m., 2453 Wilcox Dr., Nor- Call John or Mary McClernon, 6 First Friday Adoration, St. aries of Charity of St. Teresa requirement for masks to be worn and family life on the rock” is 9 man. Contact Connie Lang, (405) 313-6611, (405) 414- Francis de Sales Chapel, of Calcutta meeting 10 a.m., for all public Masses in the archdi- a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Nov. 7 in the (405) 249-1041, potato.lang@ 9407. Catholic Pastoral Center, Holy Innocents’ conference ocese. For more information or to Atrium of Christ the King Cath- On-Air Sponsor,” you can dive gmail.com. Noon - 3 p.m. room. Any lay person inter- read the “Letter to the Faithful,” go olic Church in Oklahoma City. Are you listening? deeper with either “Business 1 Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 ested in living a consecrated online to archokc.org/mass. Tickets are $50 per couple with Sponsor” or “Catholic Entity 27 Daily Mass live-streamed p.m., 2453 Wilcox Dr., Nor- 7 Marriage retreat, 9 a.m. – 3:30 life is welcome to “come and lunch provided. Register by Oct. By Sally Crowe Nash Sponsor.” There is an online from St. Francis de Sales man. Contact Connie Lang, p.m., Christ the King Catholic see.” Contact Toni Harrelson New safe environment training 31 at archokc.org/marriageretreat. form germane to each category. Chapel, 11:30 a.m., archokc. (405) 249-1041, potato.lang@ Church, Oklahoma City. at (405) 694-1292, (405) 341- The archdiocese announced a Keynote speakers: Jim and Meg gmail.com. 2199 or tonimah@sbcglobal. One of my favorite activities The last heading, “Give to OKCR” org/live, Facebook Live, new training program for volun- Beckman. 7 Catholic Relief Services chap- net. at Oklahoma Catholic Radio opens with a word of thanks and YouTube. teers, staff members and clergy All Souls’ Day. ters meeting via Zoom 9 a.m. has been volunteering for the a reiteration of our primary mis- 2 that will be required before work- Mass, Cookout 28 semi-annual radiothon. This sion of bringing people to Jesus Feast of Sts. Simon and Jude. ing with minors in the diocese’s Catholic Young Adults (ages 18- Feast of St. Martin de Porres. year, the Fall Radiothon will be Christ. 3 Catholic churches or schools. 39) will have a Mass and cookout October 29, 2020 6:30 P.M. held Nov. 10-11. Throughout Two paragraphs follow the mis- 29 Red Mass for Legal Profes- Learn more at archokc.org/ with Archbishop Coakley at 3 p.m. 3 Daily Mass live-streamed from those two days, I enjoy hearing sion statement to advance and sionals, 6:30 p.m., St. Thom- safe-environment. Nov. 8 at Church of the Epiphany St. Francis de Sales Chapel, the stories and insights of many explain the most robust source as More University Parish, of the Lord, 7336 W. Britton Rd. 11:30 a.m., archokc.org/live, members of our Catholic radio of contribution for Oklahoma Norman. COVID-19 information in Oklahoma City. Register at Facebook Live, YouTube. Red Mass Catholic Radio, the “Keepers of Find Procedures for Resum- archokc.org/events-1. community that unfold in the FOR LEGAL PROFESSIONALS live interviews. the Airwaves.” These donors give 29 Charismatic Catholic prayer ing Ministries, prayers, an act of 4 Feast of St. Charles When someone randomly on a continuing, monthly basis. meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic spiritual communion and other Luncheons 4 Life Borromeo. St. Thomas More University Parish “finds” OKCR on his/her car This provides OKCR’s stability Pastoral Center. Contact resources related to the quaran- The next Luncheons 4 Life is 100 STINSON ST.  NORMAN, OK  73072 radio display, and is inspired to for budgeting and planning since Elaine at (405) 358-3610, tine and coronavirus at archokc. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Nov. 12 at 5 Charismatic Catholic prayer call, I consider it a blessing from these funds can be counted on [email protected]. org/health, archokc.org/mass or Embassy Suites by Hilton, 741 N. meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic Pas- God. When the excitement builds to repeat. Mass celebrated by archokc.org/digitalresources. Phillips Ave. in Oklahoma City. toral Center. Contact Elaine during the two-day appeal, I feel Directly underneath these November Enjoy a free hot meal and get to at (405) 358-3610, ccrpray- Archbishop Paul Coakley a rush of gratitude for all the paragraphs, four buttons expand 40 Days for Life know other prolife people. RSVP at [email protected]. on the giving options. The first 1 All Saints’ Day. The 40 Days for Life campaign [email protected]. supporters pulling together to meet our challenge grant. button, “Make a Monthly Gift,” Reception following with a talk by is Sept. 23 - Nov. 1. There are 6 Rachel’s Vineyard retreat The OKCR website and Face- links you to the “Keepers of the 1 St. Francis of Assisi Secu- locations in Edmond, Norman Ladies Auxiliary raffle weekend. Visit cceok.org/ Teresa Collett, J.D. book page are increasingly im- Airwaves” form. Two buttons, lar Franciscan Fraternity of and Oklahoma City. Sign up at The St. Mark Council 12108 healing-after-abortion. University of St. Thomas School of Law “Make a Pledge” and “Make a Greater OKC meeting, 2 p.m. 40daysforlife.com. Contact re- Ladies Auxiliary is having a raf- portant tools for the radiothon. They furnish up-to-the-minute One-Time Gift” suggest dollar - 4 p.m. via Zoom. 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Whether you participate in the ment, Halloween block party, fam- Tecumseh Rd. in Norman. With that in mind, let’s explore Nov. 10-11 radiothon, I encour- Ranked the #1 Knights of Columbus ily camp and more. Visit archokc. electronic giving at okcr.org. On the home page, there is a age you to visit okcr.org and org/youth-young-adult or www. Surviving Divorce Agency in the Order in donate online. Then, during the facebook.com/archokcYACampus. The Surviving Divorce program photo of a man wearing head- 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2019. radiothon, share in the comrad- is a 14-week program for the phones. Below the photo are four headings. The last two head- ery and teamwork, and post on Red Mass newly separated and divorced the OKCR Facebook page, or call Archbishop Coakley will cele- and anyone still struggling. It will ings pertain to giving: “Become (883) 652-7234. We want to talk brate a Red Mass for Legal Profes- help them answer their questions, an On-Air Sponsor” and “Give to OKCR.” Under “Become an to you! sionals at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at St. restore hope and begin authentic Trey Welker Chad McAuliff Bobby Stevens Troy Snow Devon Soukup Lance Dufour Thomas More University Parish healing. Classes Nov. 16 – Feb. 15. Assistant General Agent MDRT, SKC SKC 918-798-0012 MDRT, SKC 918-550-0886 in Norman. Reception to follow. Participants meet 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 MDRT, SKC 918-284-0685 405-534-0397 [email protected] 405-505-6030 [email protected] Speaker: Teresa Collett, J.D., p.m. on Mondays at Holy Spir- 405-850-4092 chad.mcauliff@kofc.org [email protected] Councils: 775, 1677, [email protected] Councils: 962, 1302, [email protected] Councils: 1104, 4721, 6606, Councils: 1018, 3556, 7392, 10388, Councils: 767, 3101, 3167, 4519, 4804, 7395, University of St. Thomas School it Catholic Church in Mustang. 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Rachels’ Vineyard retreat Thanksgiving dinner cancelled OKLAHOMA CITY & TULSA Lawton - 88.3 FM A Rachels’ Vineyard retreat will St. Joseph Catholic Church in Oklahoma City - 97.3 FM Prague - 88.3 FM be held Nov. 6-8 for healing af- Bison has cancelled its annual Tulsa - 94.9 FM Ringwood - 104.9 FM ter abortion for men and women. community Thanksgiving dinner. Enid - 104.9 FM AROUND THE STATE Space limited. All inquiries are Shawnee - 107.1 FM Kevin Pierce confidential. Visit cceok.org/heal- Knights of Columbus Retreat Antlers - 90.3 FM Regional Agency Executive Consultant Michael Dalby Robert Blakely Mike Maggio Max Yardley This could be you! Woodward - 93.3 FM Career opportunities ing-after-abortion. Contact (918) The Knights of Columbus Re- Broken Arrow - 102.9 FM 405-638-1274 405-243-8324 405-697-8820 405-570-2179 General Agent available. 508-7142, [email protected]. treat is Dec. 5. Sr. Diane Koorie, Clinton - 98.3 FM SPANISH STATIONS SKC [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Edmond - 100.9 FM East OKC - 97.7 FM Councils: 965, 1287, Councils: 1038, 1044, Councils: 916, 949, 1053, Councils: 4601, 6477, R.S.M., is the host speaker. Con- Office: 877-707-0752 2604, 4889, 5168, 1533, 1537, 2974, 3113, 1903, 3336, 4026, 4042, 8204, 12518, 12605 CRS chapters tact Michael Zink at (405) 314- Elk City - 100.7 FM West OKC - 99.3 FM Cell: 405-514-7660 8523, 9900, 11648, 3309, 9334, 13366 5266, 5396, 9333, 9583, Catholic Relief Services is build- 4120; [email protected]. [email protected] 11909, 12819, 12382 11135, 11237, 14106 ing a network of CRS chapters to equip and empower volunteers to Jesus 2020 Conference become champions for the families On Dec. 11-12, several Jesus Lay Missionaries of Charity Saturday of the month at Holy In- and communities that CRS serves, 2020 gatherings will be held Lay Missionaries of Charity is nocents’ conference room. Any lay leading the way to a more just and during a national virtual confer- the Secular (Lay) order of the Mis- person interested in living a conse- peaceful world. The Archdiocese of ence. Local host site locations sionaries of Charity of St. Teresa crated life is welcome to “come and Oklahoma City is hosting a Come available soon. For more informa- of Calcutta with whom they are see.” Contact Toni Harrelson at and See meeting via Zoom 9 a.m. - tion, go to archokc.org/ spiritually affiliated. The meetings (405) 694-1292; (405) 341-2199 or 10 a.m. Nov. 7. To register, contact Jesus2020. are at 10 a.m. on the 1st and 3rd [email protected]. L I F E I N S U R A N C E • D I S A B I L I T Y I N C O M E I N S U R A N C E • L O N G - T E R M C A R E I N S U R A N C E • R E T I R E M E N T A N N U I T I E S *World's MoEst Ethical Companies® and Ethtisphere® namesh and marks are registeredi trademarksc of Ethisphere LLCa. l 16 October 25, 2020 Sooner Catholic

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Rev. Mr. Brannon Lepak Rev. Mr. Rodrigo Serna Mr. Robert Miller Mr. Martin Parizek Mr. Stephen Jones Mr. Michael Mollman Mr. John Grim Theology IV Theology IV Theology III Theology III Theology I Theology I Pre-Theology II

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Mr. Patrick Estabrooks Mr. Henry Nguyen Mr. Nathaniel Boyd Mr. Warrick Green Most Rev. Paul S. Coakley Most Rev. of College Sophomore College Sophomore College Freshman College Freshman Archbishop of Eusebius J. Beltran Blessed Stanley Rother Oklahoma City Archbishop Emeritus

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