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Registration open for Catholic summer camp

By Sally Linhart The Sooner Catholic

his summer, for the 22nd year, school-age campers from across the Archdiocese of Oklaho- maT City will gather at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp for a week of prayer, activities and friendship. Camp OLOG, which is locat- ed between Luther and Wellston approximately 45 minutes from City, offers students of all faiths an opportunity to attend. The camp is open to students who will be entering fourth through 12th grades in the 2021-2022 school year. Camp will be facilitated by coun- selors, priests and seminarians Dominic Lynch climbs a tree at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp. Visit archokc.org/camp to learn more or to apply for a camp staff position. Photo provided. continued on page 8

Fr. Pruett, Fr. Stansberry receive Rother Faithful Shepherd Award

By Sooner Catholic Staff Our Lady of Perpetual Help in . Father Rick Stansberry, pas- The Faithful Shepherd Award tor of Christ the King Catholic is given each spring to a priest Church, and Father Bill Pruett, in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma of - City who exemplifies Blessed er , were pre- Stanley Rother and his commit- sented the 2020 Blessed Stanley ment to the priesthood and his Rother Faithful Shepherd Award people. It is an initiative of the by Archbishop Coakley and their Priests’ Council. fellow priests during a ceremo- ny before the Chrism on March 30 at The Cathedral of continued on page 7 2 April 11, 2021 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic April 11, 2021 3

Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more Earth Day commemorates caring for news on the Sacrament of Divine Mercy website “our common home”

“God of everlasting mercy, who in the very recur- . Continuing By Sooner Catholic Staff rence of the paschal feast kindle the faith of the people conversion remains a By Olivia Biddick Dailey as humans, we are connected not only with all resources (water, metals, food, etc.), we also you have made your own, increase, we pray, the grace necessity. But, conver- For the Sooner Catholic brothers and sisters in Christ but also with all are stealing from the poor who live with much Additional coverage of you have bestowed, that all may grasp and rightly sion is not primarily our living things. Nature is for humans to protect less access to these resources,” Father Cham- understand in what font they have been washed, by work. It is God whose Church and archdiocesan and be a part of, not to control and consume berlain said. whose Spirit they have been reborn, by whose Blood grace calls us to repen- news and events, only on The 51st anniversary of Earth Day is April unchecked. Dignity and stewardship of cre- As a follow-up to Laudato Si’, the Vatican will they have been redeemed.” Collect of the Second Sun- tance and offers us his soonercatholic.org. 22. For many, this Earth Day is significant ation must be valued above “modern anthropo- release a seven-year Laudato Si’ Action Plat- day of , Divine Mercy Sunday mercy. because it presents an opportunity to properly centrism” (Laudato Si’ Pg. 115). form in May to help the global Catholic com- a Jesus Christ entrust- Archbishop Paul S. Coakley To send photos, event celebrate both this year’s Earth Day and last Father Jim Chamberlain, who works in munity achieve full sustainability. Every year Throughout the Easter season the Church’s new- ed to the Church his information or story ideas, year’s golden anniversary, which passed qui- water conservation as the interim director of since 2016, the Catholic Climate Covenant, est members continue to reflect upon the meaning ministry of reconciling e-mail [email protected]. etly during the the University of a nonprofit located in Washington D.C., puts of their experience at the Easter Vigil when they repentant sinners. On the day of his Resurrection, early season of Oklahoma’s Water together an Earth Day program. This year, the were fully initiated into the mystery of Christ and Jesus appeared to his apostles saying, “Receive the a That the Church may be the COVID-19 Technologies for Covenant’s program is titled, “Earth Day 2021: his Church through Baptism, Confirmation and the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, empowered by the Holy Spirit pandemic. Emerging Regions Restore Our Common Home.” Eucharist. The prayers of the Church’s liturgy during and those you retain are retained” (Jn. 20:23). to share the faith with all the There are (WaTER) Center, The program is designed to celebrate Earth this paschal season express our praise and gratitude In fulfilling this mandate, the Church carries on world, and for an abundance many ways for the newness of life and redemption that we have Christ’s ministry of healing, forgiving and reconcil- of good and holy shepherds to celebrate celebrated during the Easter Triduum and that we ing sinners through the Sacrament of Penance. As to lead us, we pray to the Earth Day renew constantly in the sacraments. the Divine Physician, Christ acts through ordained Lord. Lord hear our prayer. through faith, “See, I make all things new!” (Rev. 21:5) During the priests to offer mercy, to heal the wounds of sin and including Easter season we celebrate new life, the new cove- to restore our communion with God, the Church and a Mask requirement in a medita- nant, and the new law of love that we have received one another that sin weakens or even destroys. place Archbishop Coakley tive nature through Christ’s death and resurrection and the The Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation) is a has issued a mandatory walk, read- outpouring of the Holy Spirit into our hearts. We are precious gift that Christ has entrusted to the Church. requirement for masks to be ing a prayer a new creation! As we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, the Church in- worn for all public Masses or hymn by “Nevertheless,” the Catechism of the Catholic vites us to a renewed experience of this indispensable in the archdiocese. To find Saint Francis Church reminds us, “the new life received in Chris- sacrament of mercy. guidelines for Mass, RE of Assisi (the tian initiation has not abolished the frailty and weak- The communal celebrations of the Sacrament of classes or parish gatherings, patron saint ness of human nature, nor the inclination to sin” go online to archokc.org/ Penance in which many participate during Lent and of animals (CCC 1426). We carry this treasure of divine life in mass. Advent, though very beneficial, do not exhaust our and ecology) earthen vessels. and reading need for this sacrament of mercy, nor the benefits we “Do not think that the renewal of life that came a an excerpt can derive from it. If we are struggling to overcome Become a seminarian about once for all at the beginning is enough; new- pen pal! Our seminarians from “Laudato sin or devoutly seeking holiness and the fullness of ness itself must be renewed.” These words of the are away from home for Si’.” the Christian life, we must make good use of all the ancient Christian writer, Origen, remind us that the months at a time during their The fifth means that God places at our disposal to assist us, struggle of conversion from sin continues throughout formation. While at seminary, anniversary including this sacrament. our lives. they would like to hear from of “Laudato Si’: said Earth Day is Day or commemorate Laudato Si’ Week (May The more we open our hearts to Divine Mercy By faith in the Gospel we are led by grace to Bap- people back home in Oklaho- On Care for Our a reminder of our 16-24). This year’s program is available on- through our encounter with Jesus Christ in this tism, the principal place for the first and fundamental ma! To become a Seminarian Common Home,” common home. line and there is an interactive element to the sacrament, the more sensitive we will become to his conversion of life. In Baptism we renounce evil and Pen Pal, go online to archokc. Francis’s “God’s creation program – an invitation to submit creation care presence in our lives; the more we will become instru- gain salvation through the forgiveness of sins and org/penpal, find their ad- encyclical on is for everyone actions. the gift of new life in the Spirit. But, Christ’s call to ments of his mercy in our world. dresses and write a note. the environment to enjoy and “We are excited to provide a means to lift conversion continues to resound insistently in the Only the experience of God’s mercy will truly re- was in 2020. The for everyone to what U.S. Catholics are doing at the local level, hearts of Christians throughout our lives. The so- veal the mystery of sin for what it is: not merely the name was taken from the opening line in Saint take care of. In the Catechism of the Catho- whether with their families, their parishes, called second conversion is an uninterrupted task for breaking of an external precept, but the rupture of ’s famous hymn, “The Canti- lic Church, creation care is considered under their schools, or within a religious communi- the whole Church, which, though holy, is always in a very personal relationship with God who loves us cle of the Creatures.” The encyclical links the the Seventh Commandment; ‘Thou shalt not ty to ‘restore’ God’s creation. Our hope is that need of purification as it travels constantly the path beyond our imagining, even when we have turned our seven themes of Catholic social teaching, most steal.’ The reason is that when we pollute the many will submit their actions and provide a of penance and renewal. backs on him. Though we may grow weary of asking specifically care for God’s creation and option air or water or when we pump more fossil fu- visible manifestation of Catholic good works For Christians, sin remains a possibility even after forgiveness, God never wearies of forgiving us! for the poor and vulnerable, with environmen- els into the atmosphere, we are damaging the on creation care,” said Paz Artaza-Regan, the tal teachings. earth for future generations. We are stealing Covenant’s program manager. from the well-being of our children and grand- Visit catholicclimatecovenant.org/program/ The priest assignments will be published in the April 25 issue of the Sooner Catholic. Visit archokc.org. It brings to the forefront an ancient, funda- mental cosmological framework of the Church: children. When we use more than our share of earth-day to download the free program. Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar @archokc

The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. Archdiocese of Oklahoma City April 11 – Confirmation, 10 a.m., Assumption of the Blessed Mary, Duncan April 13 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Chapel, Catholic Pastoral Center Arquidiócesis de Rother shrine update – Archdiocesan Finance Council meeting, CPC Oklahoma City April 13 A group of more than 20 seminari- April 13 – Confirmation, 7 p.m., St. Damien of Molokai, Edmond ans from St. Seminary College April 14 – School Mass, St. Joseph, Enid in Louisiana traveled to Oklahoma on April 15 – Vocations Board meeting, 8:30 a.m., CPC April 5 to visit the Bl. Stanley Rother April 15 – Senior Staff meeting, 10 a.m., CPC Shrine and other Rother stops as part – Spitzer Center Episcopal Advisors virtual meeting, 11 a.m. of a pilgrimage. April 15 Holy God, – Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine Building Committee meeting, 2 p.m., CPC The seminarians traveled to Okarche April 15 you have called us to – Confirmation, 7 p.m., St. Philip Neri, Midwest City to visit Holy Trinity Catholic Church, April 15 follow in the way of your April 16 – Confirmation, 6:30 p.m., St. Monica, Edmond participated in a tour of the Heritage risen son, and to care for Gallery at the Catholic Pastoral Center April 17 – Confirmation, 10 a.m., Holy Name of Jesus, Chickasha those who are our in Oklahoma City, visited Bl. Stanley’s – Confirmation, 5 p.m., Blessed Sacrament, Lawton April 17 companions, not only with crypt at Resurrection Memorial Ceme- – Confirmation, 10:30 a.m., St. , Norman April 18 words of comfort, but tery and visited the shrine. – Confirmation, 2 p.m., St. Patrick, Anadarko April 18 with acts of love. Once completed, the shrine will be – Presbyteral Council meeting, 9:30 a.m., CPC April 20 Seeking to be true a place of pilgrimage for pilgrims from – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC around the world. To learn more about April 20 friends of all, we offer our – USCCB Socially Responsible Investment Guidelines Working Group virtual meeting, 2:30 p.m. the shrine, go online to archokc.org/ April 21 prayers on behalf of the – Prenger Solutions Welcoming People Back to Mass webinar, 2 p.m. shrine. Watch construction of the April 21 Church and the world. April 21 – Confirmation, 6:30 p.m., St. Mary, Medford shrine church live at archokc.org/ Amen. shrinewebcam. April 22 – Senior Staff meeting, 10 a.m., CPC April 22 – Confirmation, 6 p.m., St. Joseph Old Cathedral, OKC 4 April 11, 2021 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic April 11, 2021 5 Oklahoma Catholic campus ministries

he Serra Club is a new lay ministry support student faith Tin the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City focused on promoting a culture of prayerful support and en- By Jolene Schonchin ing the University of Most Reverend couragement of vocations. The Sooner Catholic Oklahoma, University The Serra Club is a great of Central Oklahoma Paul S. Coakley way to join with others in and Southwest Oklaho- Archbishop of Oklahoma City the archdiocese to pray ma State University. Publisher and learn more about how housands of students “The purpose of a the Lord calls men and leave their homes and Catholic campus min- Diane Clay women to their vocations. communities each istry is to create and year to attend college. Editor The next monthly meet- grow a community of ing is 10:30 a.m. April Once away from home, real friends who are be- 20. Sign up at serraokc. students sometimes stop attending lievers in Jesus Christ. Dana Attocknie T org/register. Sr. Maria Mass, which can lead to leaving The heart of campus Managing Editor of the Trinity will be the the Church. But, through Catholic ministry, I believe, is to guest speaker. To become campus ministries across several welcome students and a member, visit serraokc. Oklahoma campuses, they have to create a home for Volume 43, Number 7 org/membership. the opportunity to connect with them where they are fellow Catholic students. free to be themselves – “The statistics these days are making encounter with Sooner Catholic Newspaper pretty startling when it comes to Christ possible – for 7501 Northwest Expressway the number of Christians who Christ meets and loves Oklahoma City, OK 73132 leave their faith whenever they go us as we truly are,” Fr. James Claver, Servants of Christ Jesus of Denver, and FOCUS team director Matthew (405) 721-1810 to college,” explained Jayce Palm- said Rachel Smith, Schmerber at the Forge college retreat in 2020. Photo Connor Keef. Fax: (405) 721-5210 er, coordinator of Young Adult campus minister at and Campus Evangelization and E-mail: [email protected] Saint Discipleship for the Archdiocese of Catholic Church in Mailing Address: From the Archives … Oklahoma City. Edmond. to Mass and the sacraments, stu- “When I was in college, I didn’t A photo series from George Rigazzi, archdiocesan archivist P.O. Box 32180 “The statistics right now show “We desire to not only intro- dent dinners, retreats and service have a student community or any- Oklahoma City, OK 73123 that more than 80 percent of stu- duce students to Christ and the days, student leadership and dis- one to mentor me. It felt like it was cipleship. Campuses also bring in just me and Jesus for the most ather Wilmer “Bill” Rath’s ness Catholic dents who go to college will stop Church, but to walk alongside the Fellowship of Catholic Univer- part – and I surely was not the Visit us online at story is one of great trag- High School; and going to Mass entirely within two them and form them as disciples years. When you think about those sity Students (FOCUS). Mission- perfect then, nor will I ever soonercatholic.org edy at a life cut short in his final assign- and help them make disciples. The F stakes, it’s really a search and purpose of ministry is to build the aries join social groups and invite be. But, the Lord told me to keep the prime of young adulthood. ment as assistant them to Mass and other events trying and eventually he put me Bill Rath was born in Saint chaplain at the rescue mission, so the purpose is Church and win souls for Jesus.” Visit the archdiocesan website such as Bible study. on a path after college that led to Louis, Mo., on Aug. 25, 1933. Oklahoma State to win back our lost youth.” There are several ways campus “I think just on a personal level wonderful community, a mission- at archokc.org His mother died when he was University Cath- There are Catholic campus min- missionaries help college students we want to show our students ary life, and a deeper relationship young, and upon remarriage olic Student Cen- istries at several colleges, includ- stay connected, including access that we are with him.” The Sooner Catholic his father settled the family in ter in Stillwater. with them for Palmer said he heard the Lord’s (USPS 066-910) is published New York. They moved to Tul- He enjoyed his the long haul,” call to ministry during his college sa in 1947 where he attended ministry to young biweekly except for once in Smith said. years. Marquette High School and people, and they January and July by the “We encour- “At first, I went to school at the graduated in 1951. Accepted as enjoyed him. His Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. age them to be University of Oklahoma. I was a seminarian for the Diocese of remarkably quick excellent right studying petroleum engineering, Oklahoma City and Tulsa, he at- perceptions and Fr. Wilmer “Bill” Rath where they are, which is very different from what The newspaper is not responsible tended Saint John Seminary in detachment from as students, I am doing at the archdiocese as for unsolicited material. Little Rock and, completing his worldly posses- Tourists in the area frequently but that per- the Coordinator of Campus and studies, was ordained in 1959. sions made him a favorite of the fell from this spot and natives Copyright © 2021 Sooner Catholic fection is not a Young Adult and Evangelization. Comments about the young students he served. knew to avoid it. The roar of the requirement of I had a friend of mine who said I priest give an insight into his The social teachings of the surf muffled his warning and the Subscription rate: $25 per year success or holi- would make a great missionary. character. His parish priest Church were at his core as he is priest kept climbing. ness. I think He slowly and surely won me over for all who are not members of the remarked: “He is serious minded seen in the above photo march- Losing his footing on some our commu- to the idea, then I heard the Lord’s Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. yet has a good sense of humor. ing at Selma in 1965. The plight loose rock, he tumbled to his nity at UCO, voice calling me and calling me to Periodical postage paid at His actions as a seminarian have of the migrant farm worker was death some 40 feet below. After especially be a missionary, and I finally said Oklahoma City, OK 73125. been above reproach, and his at the forefront of his activism as an hour, the two priests decid- our chaplain, ‘yes.’ I knew I didn’t want to be a willingness to aid in the work of well. ed to look for him and were met Father Alexan- petroleum engineer anymore. I was the Church has been most note- In the summer of 1966, Fa- by a man who told them of the POSTMASTER: Send address der Kroll, does never going to drill another oil well worthy.” ther Rath along with two other accident. The U.S. Coast Guard changes to the Sooner Catholic, a great of again,” he said. Another priest stated: “He is Oklahoma priests, Father Mc- had to lower men to retrieve addressing the Palmer added he has a passion P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, an example to the laity and other Glinchey and Father Lange, ac- the body, and it is said that the nitty gritty of for helping young adults nurture OK 73123. seminarians and a true Christian companied him to the University experience left Father Lange college and their relationship with Christ and gentleman. He has a great deal of San Francisco for a month- greatly shaken and emotionally spiritual life, not lose focus on their faith. of maturity and projects a pru- long study program. Upon com- scarred. Top: Participants but also isn’t “The thing that puts fire in my dential judgement.” Regardless of pletion, the three clerics visited At his funeral, Bishop Victor at the Forge college afraid to have heart is that there are so many the evaluator, it was consistently the beach at Land’s End before Reed tried make sense of this retreat hosted at real, great fun.” young people that are so unhappy mentioned that he was well-liked returning to Oklahoma. loss with these words: “It is faith Our Lady of Guada- Both Smith because they are not living in the by both the clergy and laity. Ath- Restless and in need of exer- not reason that must come to lupe Catholic Youth and Palmer have way in which they were created letic, energetic and charming, he cise, Father Rath informed his our assistance. Only faith can Camp near Okla- homa City. Photo a passion for and made for. They are not living began his priestly ministry. friends that he was going for a appreciate in some way the Connor Keef. helping college out their true purpose and that is His first assignment was assis- walk. He disappeared from their designs of God. Reason alone students keep something I have a real passion for tant pastor at sight behind a rock formation can perceive no logic in it … In Right: Rachel their faith. They and want to help them with.” Catholic Church in and decided to climb up the face Father Rath’s faith, generosity of Smith, campus both recalled To find a Catholic campus Norman, followed by of the cliff. A man on the beach heart and dedication of life, we minister at St. John their years as ministry in the archdiocese or to assistant counselor saw him and yelled not to at- have great cause for confidence the Baptist Catholic college students organize one, contact jpalmer@ at Bishop McGuin- tempt it as it was too dangerous. in the love of our Risen Lord.” Church in Edmond, The Sooner Catholic with missionaries and hearing the archokc.org or (405) 709-2783. is supported through the in Amarillo, . Lord speak to Jolene Schonchin is a freelance Annual Catholic Appeal and Sooner ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY ARCHIVES Photo provided. them. writer for the Sooner Catholic. Catholic Communications Appeal. 6 April 11, 2021 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic April 11, 2021 7 Jobs Box Chrism Mass Office manager and executive esan offices. Submit a cover letter, certificate required. Send resume with completing applications, in- assistant – OKC resume with references and salary and cover letter to Amy Feighny, terviews and placement activities; The Catholic Pastoral Center of requirements to pfeiferk@catholic- Christ the King Catholic School, conduct follow-up. High school the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City dioceseofwichita.org. Application 1905 Elmhurst Ave., OKC 73120 diploma and at least two years’ ex- is seeking an office manager and deadline is on or before Noon, or [email protected]. Down- perience directly related to the re- executive assistant in the Secretar- April 20. Check the job posting load teacher application packet at sponsibilities specified; bachelor’s iat for Evangelization and Cat- at catholicdioceseofwichita.org/ archokc.org/careers. degree in business or marketing echesis. Responsible for organizing, careers. with experience in job development coordinating and managing office Science teacher - OKC or employment services preferred; administration procedures, includ- Summer internship - OKC Christ the King Catholic School Possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s ing coordinating events and main- Catholic Charities along with is seeking a science teacher for the license and clean driving record; taining schedules for the executive the Catholic Campaign for Human 2021-2022 school year. Bachelor’s fluency in written and spoken director and assistant executive di- Development is offering a 10-week degree in secondary education English; fluency in Spanish, Bur- rector, intra-office communications, internship for any U.S. Catholic or a bachelor’s degree in science mese, Swahili or other language inventory control, staff supervision who has an interest in building along with a state teaching cer- that is representative of a refugee and delegation of tasks. Inde- solidarity and subsidiarity, pro- tificate required. Send resume population currently being served pendently manage a wide range of moting human dignity and learn- and cover letter to Amy Feighny, by the program preferred. Send administrative tasks. Send resume ing about Catholic social teaching. Christ the King Catholic School, cover letter and resume to Mark to [email protected]. Candidates should be seeking 1905 Elmhurst Ave., OKC 73120 Chan at [email protected]. professional opportunities in social or [email protected]. Down- Production assistant – OKC justice fields, community develop- load teacher application packet at Secretary/family service The Office of Communications ment and economic development. archokc.org/careers. counselor - OKC Archbishop Coakley celebrated the Chrism Mass on March 30 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of for the Archdiocese of Oklaho- The position assists in providing Resurrection Memorial Cemetery Perpetual Help in Oklahoma City. Photos Chris Porter/Sooner Catholic. ma City is seeking a production education about poverty issues, Science teacher - OKC is seeking a qualified individual for assistant to assist the coordina- write articles about the social Bishop McGuinness Catholic a secretary/family service coun- tor of digital evangelization in all ministry parish grants, and devel- High School is seeking a science selor position. Candidate needs to digital aspects of communications, op relationships with community instructor with experienced data have great customer service and including live-streaming, video, organizations. Internships are paid fluency, quantitative and quali- office organization. Must be pro- graphics, website coordination and $14/hour and includes a virtual tative research methods teaching ficient with Microsoft programs. social media. Bachelor’s degree in orientation May 26-28. Application methods of science; honors meth- Bilingual a plus. Send resume to communications, graphics or re- deadline is April 16. Contact Brian ods of science. Physical science [email protected]. lated field a must. Catholic in good Smith at (405) 523-3000, Ext. 245, certification required. Intermediate standing preferred. Send resume or [email protected]. math preferred. E-mail resume PreK-4 teacher - OKC to [email protected]. and cover letter to Julia Ander- St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Organist/choir director - Duncan son-Holt at [email protected]. School in Oklahoma City is seek- Principal - OKC Assumption Catholic Church ing a certified PreK-4 teacher for Sacred Heart Catholic School in Duncan is seeking a part-time Youth evangelization the 2021-2022 school year. E-mail in Oklahoma City is conducting a organist/choir director. Must pass coordinator - Norman a cover letter and resume to Prin- search for a principal for the 2021- the Safe Environment training, St. Joseph Catholic Church in cipal Todd Gungoll at principal@ 2022 school year. Sacred Heart is a play a pipe organ, direct choir and Norman is seeking a full-time coor- scbokc.org. vibrant, culturally and economical- prepare service music. Salary com- dinator of youth and young adult ly diverse PreK-4 through 8th grade mensurate with experience. Send evangelization with a passion for Teachers - Enid Catholic school with a current en- resume and contact information to youth and young adult ministry, St. Joseph Catholic School in rollment of 125 students. Seeking a [email protected]. who loves to work with a team and Enid is accepting applications for faith-inspired, energetic, proactive is devoted to the efforts of the new full-time 1st and 3rd grade teach- and collaborative principal. Ideal Administrative assistant - evangelization. Experience need- ing positions for the 2021-2022 candidate is highly effective com- Norman ed. A degree in Catholic theology, school year. Oklahoma state cer- continued from page 1 life-long resident of Oklahoma City. St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic youth ministry or certification in tification required. Contact Wade municator and creative problem He attended Casady School in Okla- Church is seeking a parish ad- catechetical instruction is desired. Laffey at (580) 242-4449, wlaffey@ solver who is enthusiastic about homa City, Southern Methodist ministrative assistant to start July Bilingual in English and Spanish stjosephschoolenid.com. Rev. Bill H. Pruett addressing the challenges of pro- University and Oklahoma City Uni- 1. Candidates must be proficient also desired, but not required. Send Father Bill Pruett, 72, is a respect- viding access to Catholic education versity before leaving for seminary. in Microsoft Office and have good resume to Dcn. Randy Hearn at Van driver - OKC ed member of the clergy known for for all. Must be practicing Catholic He earned a master’s degree at Saint time management skills. Duties [email protected]. Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High his patience and kindness, and his with a minimum of five years of Meinrad Seminary in Indiana and include creating a weekly bulletin School is seeking a part-time van dedication to his parishioners. Born teaching experience. Administrative a canon law degree from the Pontif- and a monthly lay ministry Mass driver to transport students to in Atoka, he attended school in experience and bilingual in Spanish Director of housing – OKC ical University of Saint Thomas in schedule; communicate with par- Catholic Charites of the Archdio- and from work on assigned routes Caney, Okla., before graduating from preferred. Effective July 1; earlier . He was ordained a priest on ish through Flocknote, Facebook cese of Oklahoma City is seeking a daily. Some qualifications include Southeastern Oklahoma State Uni- start date possible. Contact the June 5, 1992, by Archbishop Charles and other electronic means; main- director of housing who will lever- valid driver’s license; ability to versity and the University of Oklaho- Office of the Superintendent, P.O. Salatka. Father Stansberry is known tain parish website; record weekly age their skills and experience in pass background check and a ma. He earned a master’s degree at Box 32180, OKC 73123; dfloyd@ for giving his all to his parishio- contributions; maintain sacramen- affordable housing best practices to clean DMV record (five years). Saint Meinrad Seminary in Indiana archokc.org or call (405) 721-4202. ners, families and community from tal records and create certificates take a significant leadership role in Send resume and a brief statement and a canon law degree at Catholic scraped knees during scout hikes as requested; manage online par- the creation of Housing First com- of interest to Ashton.Smith@ University of America. He was or- PreK-4, kindergarten teacher - and volunteering for parish carnival OKC ish calendar; manage parishioner munities for the formerly homeless. CristoReyOKC.org. dained a priest on May 18, 1979, dunk tanks to the privilege of walk- information; and assist in daily The managing director will oversee by Archbishop . He Archbishop Coakley, Fr. Bill Pruett and Fr. Joseph Jacobi Sacred Heart Catholic School ing with the faithful during their office duties. Contact Fr. Fuller at the real estate development activ- has served in the Marriage Tribunal, in Oklahoma City is seeking a Administrative assistant - OKC moments of celebration, illness and (405) 366-7676. ities of Catholic Charities of the Catholic Charites of the Archdi- on the Presbyteral Council, Person- certified PreK-4 and kindergarten death. He has taken on the valued Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Rel- ocese of Oklahoma City is seeking teacher for the 2021-2022 school nel Board and the boards of Bishop role of mentor to seminarians, has evant master’s degree preferred; ex- an Immigration Legal Services year. E-mail cover letter and re- Teachers – Midwest City McGuinness Catholic High School served on the boards of all three perienced and technically proficient administrative assistant. Must sume to Principal Joana Camacho St. Philip Neri Catholic School in and Mount Saint Mary Catholic Catholic high schools and is a mem- in affordable housing real estate be fluent in reading, writing and at [email protected]. Midwest City is seeking early child- High School. He served the Catholic ber of the board of Catholic Charities development, including finance, speaking of Spanish and English; hood and elementary teachers. Ap- Lawyers Guild and the archdiocesan of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. entitlement and design, construc- high school diploma or equiva- Leadership in Missionary plicants must hold state certifica- health panel, created ministries for He is the founding chaplain for the Discipleship director - Kansas tion, lease-up and operations. Send lent; at least one year clerical or tion. Teaching experience preferred. the Hispanic community at Saint Eu- Oklahoma City chapters of Legatus cover letter with resume to secretarial experience; legal (and/ The Diocese of Wichita is seek- E-mail resume to Principal Brenda gene Catholic Church, The Cathedral and the Order of Malta and, in 2011, Ashton at [email protected]. or immigration) knowledge a plus. ing a full-time director of the Tener at [email protected]. of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sacred he received the Distinguished Pastor Submit PDFs of your resume and Diocesan Office for Leadership Heart Catholic Church in Hooker and Award from the National Catholic cover letter to [email protected] in Missionary Discipleship. The Grammar teacher - OKC Refugee job developer - OKC at Saint James the Greater Catholic Education Association. Father Stans- Catholic Charites of the Archdi- or through Indeed. Applications newly created position will sup- Christ the King Catholic School Church. He also is a valued spiritual berry serves as a trusted adviser to ocese of Oklahoma City is seeking reviewed on rolling basis. port the diocesan pastoral plan. is seeking a grammar teacher for director for many priests and laypeo- Archbishop Coakley as a member a refugee job developer to develop The individual will provide re- the 2021-2022 school year. Bach- ple. of the Finance Council, the Senior and maintain partnerships with sources, training and coaching elor’s degree in secondary educa- Staff, co-chairman of the One Church tion or a bachelor’s degree in En- employers; provide clients with job To see more job openings, go on- opportunities for , parish Rev. Richard D. Stansberry Many Disciples capital campaign and readiness training; assist clients line to archokc.org/jobs-box. Archbishop Coakley, Fr. Richard Stansberry and Fr. Joseph Jacobi leaders, school faculties and dioc- glish along with a state teaching Father Rick Stansberry, 60, is a as a Judicial Vicar. 8 April 11, 2021 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic April 11, 2021 9

SUMMER SCHEDULE Grade entering fall 2021

Elementary = 4th - 6th Middle = 7th - 9th High School = 10th - HS grad

Camp 1 High School Camp 6 June 9 - 12 Elementary July 11 - 14 Camp 2 Middle School Camp 7 June 13 - 16 Middle School July 21 - 24 Camp 3 Elementary Camp 8 June 23 - 26 High School July 25 - 28 Camp 4 Elementary Family Camp June 27 - 30 June 17 - 20 July 1 - 4 Camp 5 July 15 - 18 Middle School July 7 - 10

Sessions run: Wednesday - Saturday or Sunday - Wednesday

archokc.org/camp

Photos provided. Annie, Dominic, Eli, Bennett and Jamie Lynch participated in Family Camp last year.

Youth, Young Adult and continued from page 1 Campus Evangelization and Discipleship and is designed to instill the values of the canoeing, and we still had adoration and Spurr stated. “The kids need it. Whatever hiking, they had slip and slide. We also did Catholic faith in an exciting, safe and sup- Mass every day.” protocols are in place at that time by the archery, went canoeing and fishing. The kids portive environment. In addition to indi- Each family attending camp had their own archdiocese, we will follow them.” were so excited. They had never been able to (405) 721-9220 vidual campers, Camp designated cabin and In addition, camp will operate with a limit- do these things before, and they thought it [email protected] OLOG will once again bathroom. ed capacity. was the coolest thing!” welcome families to join “It was really cool for Camp activities are designed to encour- Camp OLOG is led by a group of counsel- a family camp. Our Lady of Guadalupe the parents to have that age campers’ personal and spiritual growth ors, mostly high school and college stu- open. Camp OLOG will offer eight weeks of In 2020, Camp OLOG Catholic Youth Camp same experience,” he through participation in Mass, reconcilia- dents, who have previously attended Camp individual camp and three weeks of fami- offered only a family said. tion, adoration and group prayer. There will OLOG as a student. All staff members are ly camp. The individual camp schedule is camp option, rather Spurr expects around be an emphasized focus on active participa- required to complete the archdiocesan Register at divided by grades. Elementary camp is for than hosting individual 600 campers (families tion in outdoor activities, including fishing, Safe Environment training program, which archokc.org/camp fourth through sixth graders, middle school campers, in response campers or staff and individuals) to attend archery, sports, scavenger hunts and camp- includes focus on boundaries and keeping camp is for seventh through ninth graders to safety restrictions Camp OLOG this year. fires. staff and campers safe. and high school camp is for 10th through implemented due to the While individual campers Lauren Linck, who attended family camp “It’s been a hard year for everyone, espe- 12th graders. COVID-19 pandemic. are restricted to fourth last year with her three young children, de- cially for our kids,” Spurr said. “Camp is Applications are also being accepted for “Last year, we tried to through 12th grades, scribed it as a family retreat. important to begin with, but now more than counselors, mission team members and make it as normal as possible while follow- there are no age restrictions on family “I think every family needs to do it! You get ever, it is needed to help kids grow in their leadership team members. ing guidelines,” Camp Coordinator Daniel campers. to pray together and play together. It was an relationship with Christ.” Sally Linhart is a freelance writer for the Spurr said. “We still went swimming and “It’s going to be an amazing summer,” awesome experience,” she said. “We went Registration for summer 2021 is now Sooner Catholic. 10 April 11, 2021 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic April 11, 2021 11

Real Life Disciples He is risen! Alms or offering?

We have been invited to support and partic- over. However, the proper word is offering. It is invites us (Part 1) somewhat dumbfounded. “What’s about what the Scriptures say?” I ipate in the Annual Catholic Appeal. The life an act of gratitude. Before any other identity, to join in Luis Soto all this stuff about a personal kept asking him. of the archdiocese and many of its ministries, the most important one is that we are sons and the mis- Assistant Executive “But on the first day of the week, relationship with Jesus that you At one point, I asked that if Jim Beckman services and apostolates are supported by it daughters of God. The Lord has made us his sion, not at early dawn, they came to the were talking about on the retreat?” Director of the Jesus wasn’t a real person, a Executive Director and depend on our participation. Every year and everything we have and are is a gift of his, only of tomb bringing the spices that they He seemed angry. I still remember 33-year-old Jewish male, then how Secretariat for of the Secretariat for the archbishop makes an invitation for all of his love for us. our par- had prepared. And, they found pausing with that first question, does he explain the crucifixion, Evangelization and Evangelization and Catholics in the archdiocese to contribute their And, he not only loves us to the degree of ish, but of the stone rolled away from the not sure how to respond. I asked and what about the resurrection? Catechesis donations. These donations are in addition to giving us everything we have and are, but he the entire tomb, but when they entered, they a question back to him, “You don’t These were in fact documentable, our offering at our parish. considers us trustworthy by giving us every- archdi- did not find the body of the Lord think we can have a personal re- historical events. The problem is that, as Hispanics, we do thing we have and are. He considers us trust- Jesus. While they were perplexed lationship with Jesus?” I was very ocese. “Does it really matter?” he asked, Easter, the fundamental truth of not have the culture of giving so ingrained. worthy to be stewards of all the blessings that about this, behold, two men sud- confused. This wasn’t any parent, almost incredulously. Does it Through the archdiocese many ministries and the resurrection should be some- One of the values that​​ I most admire in North he gives us every day – health, work, family, denly stood near them in dazzling he was another staff member at matter?! Well, it’s only the central, services are possible. As Catholics we have the thing at the core of our daily life American culture is precisely its generosity. our material goods, life, etc. And, since we are clothing; and as the women were our parish, the music director, in core belief of Christianity! Does privilege of being able to participate. It is not of prayer. “Christ is Risen, He is The American Catholic is very generous. The his trustworthy sons and daughters, we cannot terrified and bowed their faces to fact. Surely, he didn’t think that. it matter? Saint Paul says, “Now just a responsibility, but a privilege. We have risen indeed!” The reality of Jesus amount of monetary gifts that are made, the help but respond with gratitude, loving him the the ground, the men said to them, We went on for an hour or so if Christ is preached, that he has the opportunity to do our part in the great mis- rising from the dead has a great involvement in community service, non-profit same way because “love is repaid with love” as ‘Why do you seek the living one debating, him referring to various been raised from the dead, how do sion of the Church. impact on our daily life. The fact organizations, etc., are without a doubt a great the Spanish saying goes. among the dead? He is not here, authors, me referring to Scrip- some among you say that there is In many churches and denominations, mem- that he rose from the dead means blessing for the Church. That is why, when we come to meet the but he has risen’” (Luke 24:1-6; tures. What emerged from him was no resurrection of the dead? But, bers are required to share a tithe, 10 percent a number of critical things: The Church in Latin America, however, was Lord at Mass, we do not come empty hand- NASB). some confusing theory about a if there is no resurrection of the of their income. But, if we at least offer in our Our sins are forgiven; founded differently. It was the mission of New ed. We bring an offering of thanksgiving. We A number of years ago, I was a “corporate” Jesus. dead, not even Christ has been Spain. They provided for us, they sent us don’t come to give him leftovers. In fact, when parish one hour of what we work and anoth- youth minister in a large parish. “Jesus shouldn’t be limited to a raised; and if Christ has not been Jesus is still with us; missionaries, they built our churches. The bad friends invite us to their house for dinner, the er hour in the Annual Catholic Appeal, our Following one of our teen retreats, physical person, of a certain race raised, then our preaching is vain, The power of the resurrection is influence of the trauma of corruption does not first thing we ask him is, what do you want me Church and parish would be strengthened. We another staff member from the and skin color and even gender, your faith also is vain” (I Cor. available to us, in every area of our help us either. At all times we are thinking that to bring? We do not arrive empty handed. We would be saying thank you God for consider- parish asked to meet with me. His that would be too limiting and 15:12-14). It matters! lives; the money we will offer will be used in a bad want to be grateful for opening the door. ing us your trustworthy children, and lovingly own son had gone on the retreat would make him too unrelatable to In the end, we had to walk away We no longer need to fear death; way. It is understandable; we certainly have So, it is with the Lord. He opens the doors of return something that is already yours. with the youth ministry and he most of the population. He should from that conversation agreeing We were not made for this world. suffered with this issue. his family, the Church, and invites us to his Everyone knows what they can give and offer, had some questions for me after be more of a ‘corporate’ reality to disagree. I’m not sure if I had There is so much to say here, The word used in Spanish to refer to the table. We can only show loving gratitude. what is important is that every Catholic partici- his son came home telling stories that absorbs all races, all people, any sway over his way of think- and not enough room to say it! offering we put in the basket during Mass is pates actively in the life of the Church and this of all that happened on the week- all genders,” he was saying. The ing, and if anything, his confusing This is Part 1 of a two-part series In a similar way it happens with the Annual end. longer the conversation went on, way of seeing Jesus only deepened on this topic. Next month, in the alms … as if it were something we have left Catholic Appeal. Once a year, the archbishop is a perfect opportunity. This meeting was set up a couple the more it turned into me asking my conviction in the truth and May 9 issue, which will still be days ahead of time, which gave questions. the serious need to defend it. All squarely in the Season of Easter, me way too much time to wonder I was somewhat fascinated with the philosophers and theologians I’ll flesh out those five reasons for what his questions would be. I this different way of looking at in the world can raise questions, us. Lay Missionaries of Charity Book Review: was much younger than him and things and confused how some- Let me end this part with but when their answers complete- Lay Missionaries of Charity is the Secular (Lay) order of the Mission- felt very intimidated. Over those one working for the Church could these powerful words from Saint ly contradict what God and the aries of Charity of St. Teresa of Calcutta with whom they are spiritually couple of days, I was losing sleep, seriously hold to it. In the entire Paul, “But, if the Spirit of him Everyone Belongs Church have revealed for us to be affiliated. The meetings are at 10 a.m. on the first and third Saturday of wracking my brain trying to think time we talked that day, he did not who raised Jesus from the dead true, you have to pause and recon- the month at Holy Innocents’ conference room. Any lay person interested of what he could possibly be want- reference one Scripture passage. sider whether their conclusions dwells in you, he who raised Christ in living a consecrated life is welcome to “come and see.” Contact Toni By John H. Dolezal school trying to avoid humili- ing to ask. I kept mulling every I asked about that several times, are leading to error – especially Jesus from the dead also will give Harrelson at (405)694-1292; (405)341-2199 or [email protected]. The Sooner Catholic ation, and Sam seeks a posi- detail of the weekend in my mind. and he kept pointing to theolo- with a belief as fundamental as the life to your mortal bodies through tive response that both fam- Eventually, when we got togeth- gians and philosophers who had resurrection! his Spirit who dwells in you” (Ro- ilies might take. The parents er, the question he did ask left me raised these questions. “But what As we celebrate this season of mans 8:11, NASB). This illustrated children’s book was created by the use the opportunity to discuss U.S. Conference of with their chil- Catholic Bishops dren, racism, and published by the value of Loyola Press. The differences and the importance of respecting others. The sto- ry ends with WE’VE MISSED YOU! people taking responsibility for their actions through an act of kindness by book responds to “Open Wide the whole community to make Our Hearts: The Enduring amends for the senseless act Call to Love, A Pastoral Letter of racism. Against Racism” and is in- The book is targeted for Will tended to “empower young kids (grades K-5), though the How you readers to reflect on the reali- “message of avoiding racism” ty of racism in our society and is for all ages. The story is to act towards respect, under- simple but relevant, deliver- standing and friendship.” ing a message about racism Welcome back be remembered? The book, “Everyone Be- as sin and the need to recog- longs,” centers around the nize and treat all people with archokc.org/returntomass friendship of two young boys, respect as they are creations Help support your Catholic community in a meaningful way! Ray and Sam. Ray’s family of God. recently had moved to the While I appreciate the intent from Uganda of this book, I found that Please consider a gift in your WIll. Learn more about supporting your parish, and were war refugees. After certain examples and some of school or other ministry with a gift in your WIll. Visit archokc.org/giftplanning acquiring a home in Sam’s the terminology to be unre- neighborhood, Ray and his alistic. My recommendation family soon would experience is that this book be read by a an act of racism. parent and child together so The book shares the dif- clarification can be made and ferent reactions the boys discussed. and their families experience John H. Dolezal is a free- because of the color of their lance writer for the Sooner skin. Ray stays away from Catholic. 12 April 11, 2021 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic April 11, 2021 13 Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 ¿Limosna u ofrenda?

Sacramento de la Divina Misericordia En estos días se nos ha invitado ción tampoco nos ayuda. En todo responder con agradecimiento. a colaborar en la Colecta Anual momento estamos pensando que Amándolo de la misma manera. Luis Soto Arquidiocesana. La vida de la Ar- el dinero que ofreceremos será Porque “amor con amor se paga” “Dios de misericordia infinita, que reanimas, genes, nos recuerdan que la lucha por conver- El Sacramento Subdirector quidiócesis y muchos de los minis- usado de mala manera. No es para dice el refrán. con el retorno anual de las fiestas de Pascua, tirnos del pecado es una tarea que nos acom- de la Penitencia Ejecutivo del la fe del pueblo a ti consagrado, acrecienta en paña toda la vida. (Reconciliación) terios, servicios y apostolados que menos, nos ha tocado sufrir con Por eso es por lo que, al venir al Secretariado de nosotros los dones de tu gracia, para que todos Por fidelidad al Evangelio, la gracia nos con- es un don precio- se sostienen con ella, dependen de este tema. encuentro con el Señor en la Misa, Evangelización y comprendan mejor qué bautismo nos ha purifi- duce al Bautismo, el lugar principal de la prim- so que Cristo ha nuestra participación. Básicamente La palabra usada para refer- no venimos con las manos vacías. Catequesis cado, qué Espíritu nos ha hecho renacer y qué era y más fundamental de las conversiones en confiado a la Ig- cada año el arzobispo hace una irnos a la ofrenda que ponemos Traemos una ofrenda de agradec- sangre nos ha redimido.” Oración Colecta del la vida. En el Bautismo renunciamos al mal y lesia. Al celebrar invitación para que todos los católi- en la canasta durante la misa es imiento. No le venimos a dar una Segundo Domingo de Pascua, Domingo de la conseguimos la salvación por el perdón de los el Domingo de la cos de la arquidiócesis contribuyan limosna… como si fuese algo que limosna. De hecho, cuando un Divina Misericor- con sus donaciones. Estas don- nos sobra. Sin embargo, la palabra amigo nos invita a su casa para Tenemos la oportunidad de pon- Divina Misericordia pecados y el don de la vida nueva en el Espíri- Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley tu. Pero el llamado de Cristo a la conversión dia, la Iglesia nos aciones son en adición a nuestra adecuada es ofrenda. Es un acto cenar y participar de su mesa, lo er nuestro granito de arena en la A lo largo del tiempo de Pascua, los nuevos continúa resonando de manera insistente en el invita a renovar nuestra experiencia de este ofrenda en nuestra parroquia. de agradecimiento. Antes de cual- primero que le preguntamos es, gran misión de la Iglesia. miembros de la Iglesia siguen reflexionando so- corazón de los cristianos a lo largo de nuestras indispensable sacramento de misericordia. El problema es que como his- quier otra identidad, la más impor- ¿qué quieres que lleve? No llega- En muchas iglesias y denomi- bre el significado de la experiencia que vivieron vidas. La llamada segunda conversión es una La celebración comunitaria del Sacramento panos no tenemos la cultura del tante es que somos hijos e hijas de mos con las manos vacías. Nos naciones, se exige a sus feligreses en la Vigilia Pascual, donde fueron introduci- tarea ininterrumpida de toda la Iglesia, la cual, de la Penitencia en la que muchos participan dar tan arraigada. Uno de los va- Dios. El Señor nos ha hecho suyos queremos mostrar agradecidos por que compartan el diezmo, el diez dos al misterio de Cristo y su Iglesia a través aun siendo santa, necesita siempre de purifi- durante el Adviento y la Cuaresma, aun cuan- lores que más admiro de la cultura y todo lo que tenemos y somos es abrirnos la puerta de su casa. Así porciento de sus ingresos. Pero si del Bautismo, la Confirmación y la Eucaristía. cación en su recorrido de penitencia y reno- do es de mucho beneficio, no agota nuestra norteamericana es precisamente un don suyo, de su amor hacia es con el Señor. Nos abre las puer- al menos ofreciéramos en nuestra Las oraciones de la liturgia de la Iglesia du- vación. necesidad de recibir este sacramento de mi- la generosidad. El católico nor- nosotros. tas de su familia, la Iglesia, y nos parroquia una hora de lo que tra- rante el tiempo de Pascua expresan nuestra Para los cristianos, el pecado continúa sien- sericordia, ni los beneficios espirituales que teamericano es muy generoso. La Y no solo nos ama al grado de invita a su mesa. No podemos más bajamos y otra más en la Colecta alabanza y gratitud por la nueva vida y la re- do una posibilidad aun después del Bautismo. nos ofrece. Si estamos luchando por vencer el cantidad de donaciones que se ha- darnos todo cuanto tenemos y que mostrar agradecimiento. Anual Arquidiocesana, nuestra dención que hemos celebrado durante el Triduo La conversión continua es una necesidad. Pero pecado o buscamos de manera devota la santi- cen, el involucramiento en casusas somos, sino que nos considera De manera similar sucede con Iglesia y parroquia se fortalecerían Pascual y que renovamos constantemente en la conversión no es necesariamente una tarea dad y la plenitud de la vida cristiana, debemos justas, organizaciones sin fines de dignos de su confianza al darnos la Colecta Anual Arquidiocesana. y podríamos mejor decirle a Dios los sacramentos. nuestra. Es Dios quien, por su gracia, nos llama usar todos los medios que Dios pone a nuestra lucro, etc. Es sin duda una gran todo lo que tenemos y somos. Nos Una vez al año, el arzobispo nos gracias, por considerarnos tus “Mira que voy a hacer nuevas todas las co- al arrepentimiento y nos ofrece su misericordia. disposición para asistirnos, incluyendo este bendición para la Iglesia. considera dignos de confianza invita a unirnos a la misión, no hijos dignos de confianza. Y de- sas.” (Ap 21,5) Durante el tiempo de Pascua Jesucristo le ha confiado a la Iglesia el sacramento. La Iglesia en Latinoamérica, sin como para ser administradores solo de nuestra parroquia, sino de volverle con amor algo que ya de celebramos la nueva vida, la nueva alianza y la ministerio de reconciliar a los pecadores arre- Mientras más abrimos nuestros corazones embargo, fue fundada de manera de todas las bendiciones que nos la Arquidiócesis entera. A través de por sí es suyo. Cada quien sabe lo nueva ley del amor que hemos recibido por la pentidos. El día de la Resurrección, Jesús se a la Misericordia Divina por medio nuestro distinta. Fue la misión de la Nueva da día a día. La salud, el trabajo, la arquidiócesis muchos ministeri- que puede dar y ofrecer, lo que sí muerte y resurrección de Cristo y la efusión del apareció a los apóstoles y les dijo, “Reciban el encuentro con Jesucristo en este sacramento, España. Ellos nos proveían, nos la familia, nuestros bienes ma- os y servicios son posibles. Como es importante es que todo católi- Espíritu Santo en nuestros corazones. ¡Somos Espíritu Santo. A quienes perdonen los peca- más sensibles nos volvemos a su presencia en mandaban misioneros, construían teriales, la vida, etc. Y dado que católicos tenemos el privilegio de co participe de manera activa en una nueva creación! dos, les quedan perdonados; a quienes se los nuestras vidas; más nos convertimos en instru- nuestras Iglesias. La mala influ- somos sus hijos e hijas dignos de poder participar. No es solo una la vida de la Iglesia y esta, es una “Sin embargo,” nos recuerda el Catecismo de retengan, les quedan retenidos.” (Jn 20,23) mentos de su misericordia en el mundo. encia del trauma de la corrup- confianza, no podemos menos que responsabilidad, sino un privilegio. oportunidad perfecta. la Iglesia Católica, “la vida nueva recibida en La Iglesia cumple con este mandato de Solo la experiencia de la misericordia de la iniciación cristiana no suprimió la fragilidad sanación, perdón y reconciliación de los peca- Dios nos revela verdaderamente el misterio del y la debilidad de la naturaleza humana, ni la dores a través del Sacramento de la Penitencia. pecado tal y como es: no solamente el rompi- inclinación al pecado” (CIC 1426). Llevamos el Como médico divino, Cristo actúa por medio miento de un precepto externo, sino la ruptura continuado de la página 12 iar el año pasado con sus tres hijos pequeños, mente para nuestros niños”, dijo Spurr. “El tesoro de la vida divina en vasijas terrenas. de los ministros ordenados para ofrecer su de una relación personal con un Dios que nos lo describió como un retiro familiar. campamento es importante para empezar, pero “No piensen que la renovación de la vida que misericordia, sanar las heridas del pecado y ama más allá de lo que podemos imaginar, aun seguíamos las pautas”, dijo el coordinador del “¡Creo que todas las familias deben hacerlo! ahora más que nunca, es necesario para ayudar nos fue entregada al principio es suficiente; la restaurar la comunión con Dios, con la Iglesia cuando le damos la espalda. ¡Aun cuando nos campamento, Daniel Spurr. “Nadamos, fuimos Pueden orar juntos y jugar juntos. Fue una ex- a los niños a crecer en su relación con Cristo”. misma renovación debe ser renovada”. Estas y los unos con los otros que ha sido dañada o cansemos de pedir perdón, Dios nunca se can- a paseos en canoas, tuvimos Adoración y Misa periencia increíble”, dijo. “Fuimos de excursión, Las inscripciones para el verano de 2021 ya palabras del antiguo escritor cristiano Orí- incluso destruida por el pecado. sa de perdonarnos! todos los días”. se resbalaron y resbalaron. También hicimos están abiertas. Camp OLOG ofrecerá ocho sem- Cada familia que asistió al campamento tuvo tiro con arco, paseamos en canoas y fuimos de anas de campamento individual y tres semanas designados su propia cabaña y baño. pesca. Los niños estaban muy emocionados. de campamento familiar. El horario del campa- “Fue realmente genial para los padres tener ¡Nunca antes habían podido hacer estas cosas, mento individual se divide por grados. El cam- la misma experiencia”, dijo. y pensaron que era lo máximo! “ pamento de escuela primaria es para estudi- Spurr espera que alrededor de 600 campistas El Campamento OLOG está dirigido por un antes de cuarto a sexto grado, el campamento Las Inscripciones están abiertas para (familias e individuos) asistan al Campamento grupo de consejeros, en su mayoría estudiantes de escuela intermedia es para estudiantes de OLOG este año. Si bien los campistas individ- de secundaria y universitarios, que han asisti- séptimo a noveno grado y el campamento de el Campamento de Verano Católico uales están restringidos a los grados del cuarto do previamente al Campamento OLOG como escuela secundaria es para estudiantes de al duodécimo, no hay restricciones de edad estudiantes. Se requiere que todos los miem- décimo a duodécimo grado. para los miembros de familias que acamparán. bros del personal completen el programa de ca- También se aceptan solicitudes para conse- Por Sally Linhart El campamento será “Va a ser un verano increíble”, dijo Spurr. pacitación Arquidiocesano de Ambiente Seguro, jeros, miembros del equipo de misión y miem- The Sooner Catholic facilitado por conseje- “Los niños lo necesitan. Cualesquiera que sean que incluye enfocarse en los límites y mantener bros del equipo de liderazgo. ros, sacerdotes y semi- los protocolos establecidos en ese momento por seguros al personal y a los campistas. Sally Linhart es escritora independiente para la arquidiócesis, los seguiremos “. ste verano, naristas y está diseñado “Ha sido un año difícil para todos, especial- Sooner Catholic. por el veinti- para inculcar los valores Además, el cam- dosavo año, de la fe católica en un pamento funciona- los campis- ambiente emociona- rá con una capaci- tasE en edad escolar de nte, seguro y de apoyo. dad limitada. toda la Arquidiócesis Además de los campis- Las actividades Rother shrine update de Oklahoma City se tas individuales, Camp del campamento Un grupo de más de 20 seminaristas del reunirán en el Campa- OLOG una vez más están diseñadas Colegio Seminario San José en Louisiana para fomentar el mento Juvenil Católico dará la bienvenida a viajó a Oklahoma el 5 de abril para visitar de Nuestra Señora de las familias para que se crecimiento per- el Santuario del Beato Stanley Rother y Guadalupe para una unan a un campamento sonal y espiritual otros lugares relacionados con Rother como semana de oración, ac- familiar. de los campistas a parte de una peregrinación. tividades y amistad. En 2020, Camp OLOG través de la partic- Los seminaristas viajaron a Okarche El Campamento ofreció solo una opción ipación en la Misa, para visitar la Iglesia Católica de la Santísi- OLOG, que se encuentra de campamento famil- la reconciliación, ma Trinidad, participaron en un recorrido entre Luther y Wellston, iar, en lugar de albergar la adoración y la por la Galería de Patrimonio en el Centro Pastoral Católico en la ciudad de Oklaho- Dominic Lynch sube a un árbol en el Campamento Juvenil Católico de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. campistas individuales, oración en grupo. aproximadamente a 45 ma, visitaron la cripta del Beato Stanley en Visite archokc.org/camp para obtener más información o para solicitar un puesto de personal del minutos de la Ciudad en respuesta a las Se hará hincapié en campamento. Foto proporcionada. el Cementerio Conmemorativo de Resurrec- de Oklahoma, ofrece restricciones de segu- la participación ac- ción y visitaron el santuario. a los estudiantes de ridad implementadas tiva en actividades Una vez terminado, el santuario será un Campamento Juvenil Católico de Evangelización y Discipulado de todas las religiones la debido a la pandemia de al aire libre, como lugar de peregrinaje para peregrinos de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Jóvenes, Adultos Jóvenes y oportunidad de asistir. COVID-19. pesca, tiro con arco, todo el mundo. Para obtener más infor- El campamento está ab- “El año pasado, trat- deportes, búsqueda mación sobre el santuario, visite archokc. Universitarios org/shrine. Vea la construcción de la igle- Regístrese en ierto a estudiantes que de hacerlo lo más del tesoro y fogatas. normal posible mientras sia del santuario en vivo en archokc.org/ archokc.org/camp (405) 721-9220 ingresarán del cuarto al Lauren Linck, shrinewebcam. campistas o personal [email protected] doceavo grado en el año quien asistió al escolar 2021-2022. continúa en la página 13 campamento famil- 14 April 11, 2021 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic April 11, 2021 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 soonercatholic.org. Please contact organizers before ter at archokc.org/dc. Contact post-abortive women and men and live auction will consist of one-of- attending. Find more briefs at Alex Schimpf at (405) 709-2755, is a place where other people have a-kind classroom projects. Visit April Prague. During the nine days, 20 Suicide grief support group, 24 Feast of St. Fidelis of archokc.org/briefs. [email protected]. been through similar pain. E-mail sacredhcs.ejoinme.org/roundup the novena prayers will be: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., St. Sigmaringen. [email protected] to register or call for more information and tickets. Monday-Friday following Noon Francis, 1901 N.W. 18, OKC. First Friday Adoration Serra Club meeting (918) 512-1525 for more informa- 11 Second Sunday of Easter Mass, Saturday following 5 (3rd Tuesday). 24 A Day in the Life of Conse- Join the staff of the Catholic The next Serra Club meeting is tion. Golf tournament (Sunday of the Divine Mercy). p.m. Mass, and Sunday follow- crated Life retreat with the Pastoral Center on the first Friday 10:30 a.m. April 20. Sister Ma- Knights of Columbus Council ing 11 a.m. Mass. 21 Feast of St. Anselm. Religious Sisters of Mercy. of every month for adoration and ria of the Trinity will be the guest Maronite Catholic Mass #5266 at St. Cath- 11 Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 E-mail Vanessa at vbaquera@ the Divine Mercy Chaplet in the speaker. Sign up at serraokc.org/ Fr. Nabil Mouannes, pastor of olic Church in Stillwater is hosting p.m., 2453 Wilcox Dr., Nor- 17 Lay Missionaries of Charity, 22 Earth Day. archokc.org. St. Francis de Sales Chapel, 7501 register. The Serra Club is a lay Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite the 2021 Oklahoma Knights of man. Contact Connie Lang, the lay order of the Missionar- ies of Charity of St. Teresa of 22 Charismatic Catholic prayer Day of Reflection, “Living Our Northwest Expressway, Oklaho- ministry focused on promoting Catholic Church in Norman, in- Columbus annual golf tournament (405) 249-1041, potato.lang@ 24 gmail.com. Calcutta, meeting at 10 a.m. meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic Pas- Baptismal Promises with the ma City. Adoration is open to the a culture of prayerful support vites all Catholics to experience a May 22 at the Golf Course at Ci- at Holy Innocents’ conference toral Center. Contact Elaine at ” presented public. and encouragement of vocations. special Maronite Catholic Mass at marron Trail in Perkins. Proceeds 13 Feast of St. Martin I. room. Any layperson interest- (405) 358-3610, ccrprayers@ by Br. Peter Shults, O.S.B., Become a member by visiting 11 a.m. May 2, in celebration of benefit The Center of Family Love. ed in living a consecrated life gmail.com. 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. via Zoom. Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic serraokc.org/membership. the Feast of Our Lady of Lebanon. Open to all golfers; four-player 14 Catholic War Veterans USA is welcome to “come and see.” Pre-register at retreats@ Youth Camp Join in-person at the church, 500 scramble with a shotgun start at the Oklahoma Memorial Post Contact Toni Harrelson at (405) 23 Feast of St. Adalbert. monksok.org or call (405) Sign up for summer camp! Visit Religious life discernment E. Alameda, or tune-in on Oklaho- 1:30 pm. $75 per player covers the No. 168 will meet at 7 p.m., 694-1292, (405) 341-2199 or 878-5656. archokc.org/camp to see summer retreat ma Catholic Radio at 7 a.m. and green fee, cart, lunch, goody bag Sunnylane Family Recep- [email protected]. 23 Feast of St. George. camp and family camp schedules. The Religious Sisters of Mer- 11 a.m. on 97.3 FM in Oklahoma and two drink tickets. Multiple There are opportunities available cy invite ladies to a discernment tion Center, 3900 S.E. 29, City; 88.3 FM in Lawton; 94.1 FM sponsorship opportunities avail- to join the camp staff too! retreat 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. April Del City. Contact (405) 739- 17 The Oklahoma City Communi- in Tulsa. Visit okcr.org for more able. Registration and sponsorship 24 in Tulsa. Join them for a day 0036, [email protected]. ty of Secular Carmelites meets stations. forms: kofc5266.org/p/resourc- Marriage in His Image Date of discussions, prayer, talks, Holy Masks and social distancing monthly at Little Flower, OKC. es. Contact SK Pedro Velasco at Night Hour and an experience of com- required. Anyone interested in deepen- Redbird Roundup [email protected], (405) Christ the King Catholic Church munal life. Transportation and ing prayer life with community Sacred Heart Catholic School 614-4585. presents Marriage in His Image lunch provided. E-mail Vanessa at 15 Domestic Church Evangeli- support, call Vicky Caudell in El Reno will host a Redbird LISTEN ONLINE Date Nights at 6:15 p.m. April 17 [email protected]. zation Retreat April 15-18 at at (405) 637-4611 or William Roundup 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. May okcr.org/listen with Dcn. Rick and Toby Booth in Support your parish the Catholic Pastoral Center, Ginn at (405) 737-2024. 15 at the Denny-Crump Rodeo With public Masses not at full the school cafeteria, 8005 Dorset Day of Reflection 7501 Northwest Expressway, Dr. in Nichols Hills. The session Day of Reflection, “Living Our Arena in El Reno to benefit the capacity, parishes and priests still OKC. Contact Alex Schimpf at 18 Third Sunday of Easter. is based on Catholic teaching to Baptismal Promises with the Des- school. There will be live entertain- need financial support from parish- (405) 709-2755, aschimpf@ guide committed couples in their ert Fathers” presented by Br. Peter ment from Jeremy Rowe, Cow Pat- ioners. Find online giving links and archokc.org. 19 Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 OKLAHOMA CITY & TULSA Lawton - 88.3 FM marriage journey with Jesus Christ Shults, O.S.B., is 8:30 a.m. - 3 ty Bingo, a winner’s choice raffle, mailing addresses for your parish p.m., 2453 Wilcox Dr., Nor- Oklahoma City - 97.3 FM Prague - 88.3 FM Tulsa - 94.9 FM Ringwood - 104.9 FM before and after the wedding. RSVP p.m. April 24 via Zoom. Attendees food trucks and a live auction. The at archokc.org/parishgiving. 15 Charismatic Catholic prayer man. Contact Connie Lang, Enid - 104.9 FM for free childcare at mihi@ckokc. must pre-register by e-mailing meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic (405) 249-1041, potato.lang@ AROUND THE STATE Shawnee - 107.1 FM org. Visit ckokc.org/mihi. [email protected] or call (405) Pastoral Center. Contact gmail.com. Antlers - 90.3 FM Woodward - 93.3 FM 878-5656. Cost is $30 for ear- Elaine at (405) 358-3610, Broken Arrow - 102.9 FM Domestic Church Evangelization ly bird registration or $35 at the [email protected]. 20 Serra Club of Oklahoma City Clinton - 98.3 FM SPANISH STATIONS Retreat door. Lunch included. meeting, 10:30 a.m., Catholic Edmond - 100.9 FM East OKC - 97.7 FM A retreat for sacramentally mar- 17 Monthly Novena to the Infant Pastoral Center, 7501 North- Elk City - 100.7 FM West OKC - 99.3 FM ried couples to begin, or deepen, Rachel’s Vineyard Jesus. Nine days of nove- west Expressway, OKC. Visit their spiritual lives together is A Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat nas to the Infant Jesus of serraokc.org.

April 15-18 at the Catholic Pas- weekend is April 30 - May 2 at the Pierce Ethical Ad_12x8 1-21.qxp_Pierce Ethical ad 1/26/21 12:46 PM Page 1 toral Center, 7501 Northwest Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Expressway, OKC. Cost: $350 Northwest Expressway, Oklahoma (scholarships available). Regis- City. This healing retreat is for Ranked the #1 Knights of Columbus Agency in the Order in 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Sr. Charlotte Rohrbach, a doctorate in American Studies Trey Welker Chad McAuliff Bobby Stevens Troy Snow Devon Soukup Lance Dufour at Saint Louis University. Assistant General Agent MDRT, SKC SKC 918-798-0012 MDRT, SKC 918-550-0886 A.S.C. MDRT, SKC 918-284-0685 405-534-0397 [email protected] 405-505-6030 [email protected] Sister Char- 405-850-4092 [email protected] [email protected] Councils: 775, 1677, [email protected] Councils: 962, 1302, 3167, lotte started her [email protected] Councils: 1104, 4721, 6606, Councils: 1018, 3556, 4598, 7392, 10388, 11194, 11633, Councils: 767, 3101, 5440, 4519, 4804, 7395, 8433, Sister Charlotte Rohrbach, teaching career Councils: 3220, 10822, 12669 9668, 9737, 13828 5160, 5354, 9901, 12108, 11959, 13313, 15834 5759, 6478, 8633, 14744 11734, 14220, 14248, A.S.C., died March 21 after a 16048, 16214, 16367 14448, 15785, 17559 brief illness. She was 80 and had at Saint Joseph been a professed member of the School in Elk Adorers of the Blood of Christ for City and later 59 years. taught at Saint Born in 1940, she grew up in Ann School in Sr. Alfonso Glancey, O.P. West Allis, Wis., the daughter Oklahoma City and attended Olmitz, Kan., of James and Pearle (Emard) Catholic school where she first and All Sr. Charlotte Glancey. encountered the Adorers. She School in Wich- Rohrbach, Kevin Pierce Sister Alfonso Glancey, O.P., A.S.C. Sister Alfonso made her first ita. She taught Regional Agency Executive Consultant This could be you! died March 16 at Saint Domi- earned a scholarship to the con- Dalby Chris Wright Mike Maggio Max Yardley Career opportunities profession as a Dominican Sister gregation’s Sacred Heart College social studies at General Agent 405-638-1274 405-822-2181 405-697-8820 405-570-2179 nic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. The available. of Sinsinawa Aug. 5, 1945, and (now Newman University), start- her former high SKC [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] funeral Mass was held at the Do- Councils: 965, 1287, 2604, Councils: 1038, 1044, Councils: 916, 949, 1053, Councils: 4601, 6477, her perpetual profession Aug. 5, ing what would become a long school. In 1974, she began her Office: 877-707-0752 minican moth- Cell: 405-514-7660 4889, 5168, 6367, 8523, 1533, 1537, 2974, 3113, 1903, 3336, 4026, 4042, 8204, 12518, 12605 1948. She served in education affiliation with the institution. teaching ministry in history at 9900, 11648, 11909, 3309, 9334, 13366 5266, 5396, 9333, 9583, erhouse, Sin- [email protected] for 69 years as teacher, princi- She joined the Adorers com- then Kansas Newman College. 12819, 12382 11135, 11237, 14106 sinawa, March pal, support staff and volunteer. munity on Sept. 6, 1959, and The body of Sister Charlotte 24, followed by She served in Minnesota, Wis- professed first vows on July was returned to the Wichita LIFE INSURANCE • DISABILITY INCOME INSURANCE • LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE • RETIREMENT ANNUITIES burial of the consin, Oklahoma, Illinois and 1, 1961, and perpetual vows Center on March 25. The funeral cremains in the Iowa. on July 1, 1966. She earned a was held March 26. A celebra- Motherhouse In the Archdiocese of Oklaho- bachelor’s degree in elementary tion of Sister Charlotte’s life for Cemetery. ma City, Sister Alfonso served as education from Newman in May the Newman community and For over 138 years, our insurance program has helped Sister Alfonso principal and teacher at Saints 1962. She earned a master’s alumni, and other friends, will Sr. Alfonso was born June Peter and Paul Catholic School in degree in history at Creighton be held at 2 p.m. on April 18 on generations of Catholic families find stability and security. Glancey, O.P. 24, 1925, in Kingfisher from 1982-1989. University in Omaha, Neb., and the Newman campus. Pierce Agency 16 April 11, 2021 Sooner Catholic

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