Sooner Catholic Serving the People of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Volume 37, Number 20 * October 23, 2011 Voices Sing Out Against Domestic Violence

Sister Veronica Higgins, CST, leads the student choir from Villa Teresa School in song at the Oct. 5 rally against domestic violence held at the Oklahoma Capitol. The Archdiocesan Office of Family Life helped organize the rally and Paul S. Coakley provided the opening prayer at the statewide conference on domestic violence.

Inside Changes in the Project Gabriel to Take Reaches Out Place First To Shawnee Sunday of Community 12 9 2 Sooner Catholic ● October 23, 2011 Preparing for the New , Third Edition Sooner Catholic By now most practicing Latin-rite to accompany many newly-translated Catholics in the English-speaking parts of the Mass that are ordinarily Most Reverend world have heard that we will soon be sung, such as the Holy, Holy, Holy and “Put out Paul S. Coakley celebrating Mass using new texts. On the Lamb of God. into the Archbishop of Oklahoma City the First Sunday of Advent (Nov. 27) Perhaps the most common deep and Publisher the Roman Missal, Third Edition will question on peoples’ minds would be, become the authorized liturgical text “So why was a new translation lower for English Masses in the United necessary?” For one thing the new your nets Ray Dyer States. It will eventually become the Roman Missal contains many new for a Editor only authorized English translation texts never before translated or in- catch.” for the entire English-speaking world. cluded in the current . Archbishop Cara Koenig Coakley Luke 5:4 This new English translation will For example, there are over 25 new Layout/Photographer/ surely be the most important liturgi- memorials and feasts. Many of these Special Projects cal change in the last 40 years when are Masses for saints canonized in was followed in 2002 by a new set of Mass was first permitted to be cele- recent years. They included such principles for translation. These new brated in the , or common saints and blesseds as Padre Pio, 7501 Northwest Expressway principles call for a more literal trans- language of the people. This renewal is Blessed Damien of Molokai, St. lation so as to capture the clarity, Oklahoma City, OK 73132 not a rupture with the past, but is in Katharine Drexel and St. Juan Diego. rhythm and richness contained in the (405) 721-1810 Fax: (405) 721-5210 continuity with our rich liturgical There are also several new Latin prayers. The result is that the heritage. Many Catholics are looking Eucharistic Prayers in addition to the e-mail: [email protected] concrete biblical imagery and precise forward to this transition with great four which have been in use since Mailing Address: P.O. Box 32180 theological concepts of the Latin texts anticipation and others with some 1970. Surprisingly perhaps, there also are expressed even more beautifully Oklahoma City, OK 73123 apprehension. In this and subsequent is more musical notation in the new now in English. columns I would like to highlight what Roman Missal than in any previous Visit us online through the we can expect and how we are prepar- edition. This clearly highlights a The Third Edition definitely uses ing to implement the Roman Missal, preference for chanting many of the a more heightened kind of language. It Archdiocesan Web Page at Third Edition. prayers, if not the entire Mass. is not the kind of language we would www.catharchdioceseokc.org. First, I want to emphasize what is The new translation incorporates use in conversation. It is more poetic. It is clearly more formal not changing. The new Roman Missal much of what we have learned about The Sooner Catholic (USPS 066-910) is does not alter the structure or order of translation and liturgical language and dignified in its . This deliber- published biweekly except for once in July Mass. It does not affect the meaning after 40 years of experience celebrat- ate preference and choice of style will of the Mass or the way we celebrate ing Mass in the vernacular. The not make the Mass any less accessible and twice in December by the Archdiocese Mass. The distinct roles of the priest, current English text was made using to ordinary worshippers. But it will of Oklahoma City. and the laity, including the a principle known as “dynamic equiv- help shape our attitude for worship. It reminds us that the One whom we various liturgical ministries, remain alency.” In effect it was more of a The newspaper is not responsible for worship at Mass is the Triune God! It unaffected. paraphrase than a strict literal trans- unsolicited material. The most obvious and important lation from Latin. While the resulting is a language that inspires reverence, Copyright © 2011 Sooner Catholic difference will be the actual words we English version was more conversa- gratitude and humility as we come be- use at Mass. Priests and people will tional, it sacrificed much of the nuance fore God as a worshipping community have to grow accustomed to the new and precision of the original text. surrounded by the cloud of witnesses Subscription rate: $20 per year for all who are the angels and saints in glory! wording of prayers and responses. We When the Latin Roman Missal, who are not members of the will be learning new musical settings Third Edition was issued in 2000, it (More to follow.) Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Periodical postage paid at Oklahoma Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar City, OK 73125. The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. POSTMASTER: Send address changes October 21 - 23 - Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Southwest Lieutenancy Meeting, San Antonio to the Sooner Catholic, P.O. Box October 24 - 27 - Retreat with Priests of Archdiocese October 28 - School Mass and classroom visits, Villa Teresa School, 9 a.m. 32180, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. October 29 - Annual Meeting and Mass with of Archdiocese, Catholic Pastoral Center, 9 a.m. October 29 - Confirmation, Epiphany of the Lord Church, 5:30 p.m. October 30 - Mass in Honor of Blessed John Paul II, Our Lady’s Cathedral, 10 a.m. November 1 - Mass and classroom visits, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, 9 a.m. November 2 - Archdiocesan Priests Council, Catholic Pastoral Center, 9:30 a.m. November 2 - Archdiocesan Personnel Board, Catholic Pastoral Center, 11 a.m. November 2 - Feast of All Souls, Mass at Resurrection Cemetery Chapel, 7 p.m. November 3 - Mass and classroom visits, St. Philip Neri School, Midwest City, 9 a.m. November 4 - Mass and classroom visits, St. Charles Borromeo School, 8:30 a.m. The Sooner Catholic is November 4 - Blessing of Good Shepherd Catholic School, 3 p.m. supported through the November 5 - Youth Fest, St. John the Baptist Church, Edmond, 7 p.m. Archdiocesan Development Fund. November 6 - Mass, Holy Family Church (Syro-Malabar Rite), Norman, 10:30 a.m. November 6 - Marriage Anniversary Mass, Our Lady’s Cathedral, 3 p.m. October 23, 2011 ● Sooner Catholic 3 Mass to Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries for Couples Living Out Sacrament of Marriage OKLAHOMA CITY — Archbishop Coakley invites married sacrifice to love as Christ would have us love. couples who are celebrating milestone anniversaries (25, 40, 50, “These people show us by their commitment to the 60+) in the calendar year 2011 to attend a special sacrament of marriage that it can be done and done well.” Anniversary Mass on Nov. 6, 2011. The Mass will be celebrated at 3 p.m. at Our Lady El Arzobispo Pablo Coakley invita a las parejas casadas of Perpetual Help Cathedral, 3214 N. Lake Avenue, que estén celebrando su aniversario especial de (25, 40, 50, Oklahoma City. A reception will follow. It is imperative 60) el presente año 2011 para que asistan a la Misa that if you plan to attend, please contact the Office of Especial de Aniversario el día 6 de noviembre de 2011, ini- Family Life at (405) 721-8944. ciando a las 3:00pm en la Catedral de Nuestra Señora del The Archbishop will be imparting his blessing and the Perpetuo Socorro, 3214 North Lake Avenue, Oklahoma local Catholic community will rejoice in your example and City. Después de la Misa habrá una recepción. Es muy commitment to the Sacrament of Marriage, said George importante que si usted desea asistir por favor contacte a la Rigazzi, director of the Office of Family Life. Oficina de Vida Familiar al 405-721-8944. El Arzobispo “In a world that does not value marriage, these people give impartirá su bendición y la comunidad local se alegrará en su us hope,” Rigazzi said. “They have made the commitment and the ejemplo y compromiso al Sacramento de Matrimonio. Marriage Encounter Seeks Longest Married Couple San Bernardino, Calif. — The honor to a new couple in 2012. In addition to the longest married Worldwide Marriage Encounter annual search is on for the longest Previous state winners can vie for the couple for the entire United States, has been offering weekend ex- married couple in the United States, national title, but they also are now recognition will also be given to a periences for over 42 years and is announced by the U.S. leaders considered members of the alumni couple from each state and territories considered the original faith-based of Worldwide Marriage Encounter of longest married couples in their who has achieved that distinction. In marriage enrichment program. The (WWME), the original faith-based individual states. This allows for new the case of the U.S. couple, appropri- programs are continually updated to marriage enrichment program in this couples to be recognized across the ate gifts will be presented to them at keep abreast of changes in society, country. country. a ceremony to be held at their location and WWME now offers evening and This is the second consecutive “It is an appropriate time in our during Valentine’s week. The state half-day programs that are presented year for the highly acclaimed project marriage enrichment ministry to winners will receive personal recogni- at parishes and other church facili- recognizing couples for their long recognize a husband and wife who tion and a special certificate of ties. The weekend program, tradition- marriages. This past February, have been married for many, many achievement from the Worldwide ally presented as an overnight ex- Marshall and Winnie Kuykendall of years,” the U.S. Ecclesial Team said. Marriage Encounter movement. perience at a hotel or retreat center, New Mexico were honored nationally Jose and Marilyn Garcia and Nominations, which are open to can also be presented at the parish for their 82 years of marriage. There Father Mitch Walters, the North all husband and wife couples regard- where the couples return to their were also 50 state winners recognized American Ecclesial Team for WWME, less of religious affiliation, may be homes in the evenings. WWME has a for their longest marriages at the added, “We are so pleased that the submitted by email, regular mail or presence in over 90 countries, which same time. There were over 350 decision had been made to have this by calling a special phone number. makes it the largest pro-marriage couples nominated for the honors very special activity become an The process will be overseen by Dick movement in the world. In North during the last event. Winners were annual project. We believe that this and Diane Baumbach and Father America, the WWME programs are selected from nominations submitted. activity will continue to highlight Dick Morse, who serve as the North presented in English, Spanish, “Once again we want to honor the not only the many positive benefits of American Weekend Pillar for the French and Korean languages. longest married couple in the United long-term marriages, but also honor WWME movement. Worldwide Marriage Encounter States as well as in each of the 50 those couples that are committed to The contact information for send- offers married couples an opportunity states and territories. The national their marriages.” ing in a nomination, which simply to spend time together away from the winners will be recognized during The Kuykendalls, who will cele- requires the name of the couple, their busyness of the world to focus on each Valentine’s Week 2012, which coin- brate their 83rd anniversary on Feb. wedding date and where they other. It offers tools for building cides with World Marriage Day, which 14 of next year, were also recognized currently reside plus a contact phone and maintaining a strong Christian is the second Sunday of February,” this year by President Barak Obama or email address of the individual marriage in today’s world. explained Scott and Karen Seaborn as well as the New Mexico governor nominating the couple, is as follows: To learn more about the and Father Tom Griffith, SVD, the and the state legislature. Governors email [email protected], Worldwide Marriage Encounter U.S. Ecclesial Team for WWME. from other states also recognized by mail to Dick and Diane Baumbach, Weekends online, go to wwme.org, or They added that an Alumni Club their state winners. There also was 1430 Scorpious Ct., Merritt Island, FL call 1-800-795-LOVE (English) and 1- has been started for all those couples congressional recognition on the floor 32953, and special phone number 800-599-AMOR (Spanish), or contact honored this year and that the of the U.S. House of Representatives 321-453-2475. Nominations be the WWME national office at (909) Kuykendalls will pass on the U.S. for the project. received by Jan. 10, 2012. 863-9963. 4 Sooner Catholic ● October 23, 2011 Briefs Parish Faith and Ministry Holy Trinity Auction Nov. 19 Adult Faith Formation Series

OKARCHE — Holy Trinity New Translation of the Father Bill Pruett * Pastor of las Parroquias de San Pedro en School will host its annual auction Roman Missal St. James of Oklahoma City Woodward, Sagrada Familia en Nov. 19. The event will be held in the Sunday, October 23 Reflexiones del Tiempo de Lawton, San Francisco Javier en Parish Hall. For $20 per person you 2:30 p.m. Adviento Enid y Santa María en Clinton. get an evening of food, drinks and Father Stephen Bird * en Español Favor de registrarse con los entertainment. Director of Worship and Domingo Diciembre 4 coordinadores del sitio que les Spiritual Life 2:30 p.m. quede más cerca: “Respetar la Vida” en Father Roberto Quant * Pastor Bea Parker, Enid, (580) 237-0812 Español - of Sacred Heart of Oklahoma City Peggy Kitchens, Woodward, Priest to Discuss (580) 256-2966 El Peligro del Trafico de Holiday Blues: Dealing Geri Hough, Clinton, (580) 323- Saints, Culture Personas With Grief and Loss 0345 Domingo Octubre 30 Wednesday, December 7 NORMAN — Father Don Wolf, Vickie Gable, Lawton, (580) 355- 2:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. pastor of St. Benedict Church of 2054 Margie Solis Monica Palmer * Shawnee, will give a talk on “The Cecilia Grimes, Centro Pastoral, of the Saints and the Catholic Charities * Catholic Charities (405) 721-4208 Promise of Cultures” on Tuesday,Nov. Cindy Garcia, Latino Agency Associate Director of Clinical Los sitios serán confirmados 1 at 8 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Advent Reflections in Services según la disponibilidad y demanda. Church, 421 E. Acres. The presenta- English Las presentaciones se llevaran Se les invita a participar a las tion will follow 7 p.m. Mass and will Sunday, November 27 a cabo en las instalaciones de video- Parroquias situadas alrededor de be in the Parish Center. Please come 2:30 p.m. conferencia en el Centro Pastoral y estos lugares. and enjoy! For more information, call the Parish Office at (405) 321-8080. The event is sponsored by The Father Stanley Rother Hispanic Cultural Catholic Leaders Challenge Federal Mandate Institute of St. Joseph’s Catholic WASHINGTON — Leaders of See full-page ad on Page 16 Michael Galligan-Stierle, Ph.D., Church, Norman, Okla. 73070. 20 national Catholic organizations Signatories include Archbishop President /CEO, Association of signed a joint statement to protest Timothy Dolan, president of the Catholic Colleges and Universities; the “preventive services” mandate United States Conference of John Garvey, JD, President, The Annual Dinner Set issued by the Department of Health Catholic Bishops (USCCB), and Catholic University of America; and Human Services (HHS). heads of Catholic universities, Sheila Gilbert, President, National WOODWARD — The Annual They also called for legislative health care associations, domestic Council of the U.S. Society of St. Turkey Dinner and Country Store, reform of health care law to protect and international agencies that Vincent de Paul; John M. Haas, sponsored by St. Peter Society, conscience rights. serve refugees and the poor, and lay Ph.D., STL, President, National will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The new rule on mandated associations. Many signers repre- Catholic Bioethics Center; Ken Sunday, Nov. 6 at Kennedy Hall. The “preventive services” issued by the sent Catholic employers and service Hackett, President, Catholic Relief food is cooked and served by the HHS “will force Catholic organiza- organizations who will be affected Services; Jan R. Hemstad, ladies of St. Peter Church. Call 580- tions that play a vital role in if the law is not reformed. Others MD, President, Catholic Medical 256-5305 for more information, or providing health care and other represent lay Catholics who would Association; Father John Jenkins, 580-254-2399 for take-out. needed services either to violate face coercion under the same HHS CSC, President, University of Notre their conscience or severely curtail rule because they participate in Dame; Patty Johnson, President, those services. This would harm private health insurance plans. National Council of Catholic both religious freedom and access to In addition to Archbishop Women; James G. Lindsay, Parish to Host health care,” the statement says. Dolan, the co-signers were Robert Executive Director, Catholic Thanksgiving Dinner The new rule would force employers B. Aguirre, President, Catholic Volunteer Network; Stephen L. to pay for such services as steriliza- Association of Latino Leaders; Carl Mikochik, JD, Chair, National tion and contraceptives, including Catholic Partnership on Disability; NORMAN — St. Joseph Church A. Anderson, Supreme Knight, drugs which can induce abortion. Karen M. Ristau, EdD, President, will host its 89th Annual Thanks- Knights of Columbus; F. DeKarlos As of now, a narrowly-written National Catholic Educational giving Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 13. Blackmon, OblSB, Supreme religious exemption to the rule Association; Geralyn C. Shelvin, The dinner features recipes handed Knight/CEO, Knights of Peter would apply only to church institu- Supreme Lady, Knights of Peter down for 89 years. The dinner will be Claver; William J. Cox, tions that hire and serve mostly Claver Ladies Auxiliary; Father from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more in- President/CEO, Alliance of Catholic Catholics and meet other narrow Larry Snyder, President, Catholic formation, contact Julie at 517-3318 Health Care; Archbishop José criteria, thus excluding most Charities USA; and Joanne or 364-5448. Gomez of Los Angeles, Chairman, Catholic schools, hospitals and Migration and Refugee Services; Tomassi, National Regent, Catholic social service agencies. Daughters of the Americas. October 23, 2011 ● Sooner Catholic 5 CFO to Host Estate Planning Conference Nov. 18 The Catholic Foundation is pre- and Estate Section of the American senting a Continuing Education Bar Association, an Academic Fellow program on Friday, Nov. 18, 2011, and Former Regent of the American from 8 a.m. to 12 noon titled Estate College of Trust and Estate Counsel, Planning 2011 Course. The course is and an Academician of The Inter- for attorneys, accountants, financial national Academy of Estate and Trust planners and trust officers and will Law. His various publications include be held at the Catholic Pastoral student and practitioner texts, Tax Conference Center. The course Management portfolios, articles, insti- sponsor is Bank of Oklahoma. The tute chapters, and he is the successor purpose of the course is to provide author of Casner & Pennell on of a deceased spouse also must be For attorneys, this course has continuing education to the various ESTATE PLANNING (6th edition). considered, as should planning to been approved by the Mandatory vocations that address estate plan- The four topics that will be pre- shelter the unified credit of the first Continuing Legal Education Commis- ning in addition to exposing the good sented include Planning Proximate to spouse to die. Also, as more surviving sion of Oklahoma for a maximum of works of the Catholic Foundation to a Death; Marital Deduction Planning in spouses are asserting their freedom 4.00 credit hours, of which 1.00 hour wider population. Uncertain Times; Minimizing the from the estate planning of their is credit covering professional re- The presenter is Professor Jeffrey Surviving Spouse’s Elective Share; deceased spouse, there may be an sponsibility, legal ethics or legal mal- N. Pennell, Richard H. Clark and Trust and Estate Planning Ethics explosion in the number of surviving practice prevention. For Certified Professor of Law, Emory University and Malpractice Issues. Many spouses who will make the statu- Financial Planners, this course has School of Law, Atlanta, Ga. Pennell programs focus on postmortem plan- tory forced heir share election. been approved by the Certified Fi- is a nationally known author and ning, done during the period of estate This discussion is about what to nancial Planner Board of Standards, speaker on trusts and estate plan- or trust administration. This program do in anticipation of that election. Inc., for 4.00 credit hours of Continu- ning, making numerous presenta- considers useful pre-mortem plan- Rather than a boring parade through ing Education. (Program ID 143626.) tions each year throughout the ning, in many cases that may be the ethics rules, the course will United States. Pennell is a member of undertaken successfully on the eve of offer an interactive discussion of You can register online at the American Law Institute and an a client’s death. Particular attention questions submitted by registrants www.cfook.org. For more information, adviser for the Restatements of Wills is devoted to income tax, and that will focus on real world applica- contact the Catholic Foundation of and Other Donative Transfers, and of to wealth transfer tax valuation tions of ethics rules that are designed Oklahoma at (405) 721-4115. Course Trusts, a former member of the opportunities. For the next two to protect clients and the estate registration fee is $50 per person in Council of the Real Property, Trust years portability of the unused credit planner. advance or $75 per person at the door.

The Catholic Foundation Remember your Family CORNERSTONE Just as you would provide for your own personal family in inheritance and income taxes. your will, you can provide for your family of faith. With a will 6. With a will your estate will be handled in an efficient and your wishes are known and followed after death. timely manner. There are many reasons to have a will: 7. A will reduces the chance of argument among beneficiaries. 1. With a will you can provide for your beneficiaries over and Formalizing a last will and testament is an extremely serious above what may have passed to them under the laws of the undertaking. Since it is a legal instrument, and one which will State of Oklahoma. be under the scrutiny of the court, an attorney should always 2. With a will you can name the person or persons who will write it. carry out the terms of your will regarding the distribution of Because a will reflects who and what is important to you, your assets. doesn’t it make sense to remember your Catholic faith in your 3. With a will you can name the guardian of your minor age final statement to the world? For more information on estate children. planning, contact the Catholic Foundation at: 4. With a will you can provide for the charitable distribution For more information on Planned Giving, contact: of some of your assets to your parish church, school, The Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma, Inc. the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City or any other charitable P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 (405)721-4115 „ www.cfook.org „ [email protected] organization. Please Remember the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City in 5. With a will you are able to maximize savings from state, Your Estate Plans 6 Sooner Catholic ● October 23, 2011 Catholic Charities Rooted in Faith By Tim O’Connor Executive Director of Catholic Charities Catholic Charities is starting its 100th year of service to Okla- homa families, children and indi- viduals. On Oct. 6, 1912, Bishop Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Theophile Meerschaert dedicated serves 46 counties in central and the newly built St. Joseph’s western Oklahoma. Counseling, Orphanage in Bethany, and its immigration legal services, social doors were opened to serve children services needed to keep families who needed a safe home when together, affordable housing, adop- families were unable to provide tion, resettlement of refugees and a care and education. development day center for home- For some children, St. Joseph’s less women help people of all faiths was a temporary place to live until find hope and support in overcom- parents could find work to support ing serious personal problems. Our their family; for many, St. Joseph’s work is enriched by collaborating was a permanent home, where with many diverse organizations and faith groups. With small offices family was a community of priests St. Joseph Orphanage dedication. and religious sisters who nurtured in Lawton, Enid, Clinton and and protected them though high exceeded the income. During the the image of Catholic Charities in most recently Guymon, Catholic school. Depression, the orphanage farm Oklahoma and throughout the Charities joins with local organiza- From our institutional begin- kept food on the table while teach- United States. But our values have tions to strengthen the safety net. nings, clergy and religious women ing children the value and dignity remained: to respect human life Catholic Charities is proud of built a tradition of service in Okla- of work. from conception through natural the legacy it has inherited and is homa, caring for orphans, single Through our 100-year history, death, to nurture and protect privileged to be a part of the lives of mothers, infants and elderly when the works of Catholic Charities families, to uphold the dignity of the many people in Oklahoma who they needed to be in a safe place. have adapted to the cultural and work and the right to a fair and just have sought help and support at Their commitment and sacrifice economic changes that have trans- wage, to ensure that both the rights critical times. All those who have laid a strong foundation for the formed our society. As the Catholic and responsibilities of all people been served have taught us that works we know today as was reformed and renewed are protected so that there is op- when we share what we have with Charities. following the Second Vatican portunity for all persons to live in another, our own lives are uplifted While these works were funded Council, the call of lay persons into harmony, and to protect those who — exceeding all our expectations. by collections for the poor in the service of the Church beginning are weak and at risk. We are deeply grateful for all who Catholic parishes, the needs always in the 1960s changed the scope and Today, Catholic Charities of the support Catholic Charities.

For decades, Catholic Charities has helped with resettlement for refugee families. Holy Family Home helps unwed teen moms today. October 23, 2011 ● Sooner Catholic 7 Halloween Not About Fear, More About Faith By Father Don Wolf undead who seem not to observe the For the Sooner Catholic simple fact of having died? Vampires When I was a kid we lived out are everywhere, doing everything. away from everyone, the last house Ghouls, zombies and werewolves on the left. By the end of October it follow on. If there’s one thing a secu- looked dark and dreary and alone. lar world seems to include, it is that One evening when we had we’re not content with a secular finished our chores and supper was horizon. We may tell one another we done, we heard someone at the back believe in Darwin’s universe and of the house. That could only mean there’s nothing to life but gravity and someone we knew had driven in and the void, but once the lights go out, parked in the yard by the back door, whether it’s in the bedroom, on the as strangers always tried to come in avenue or in the theater, the world is the front door. I got up from the chair full of spirits, sprites, demons, devils where I was and ran out to the back and the hastily risen undead. If porch. Just as I passed through the there’s not enough drama in our doorway I saw a woman all dressed sedate lives, we’ll go in search of a in black, wearing a black, round, good scare. If there’s not enough pointed hat. She had a long crooked transcendence in our sleepy world, curved nose and she looked up at me we’ll go find a seditious spirit. and smiled. She said, “Now I have Which brings me to Halloween. you!” to spice up our boring old lives, but of decomposition and dissection. It has become popular to trash our I jumped straight up in the air. whatever it is, we seem to be hooked They’re part of the new crime-solving little holiday because it is filled Even as I was still in motion and saw on it. genre that fills every channel. Just a up with jack-o-lanterns and kids her, I remember thinking to myself, Turning over stone after stone few years ago detective shows dealt dressed as Dracula. Just the other “This isn’t happening. It can’t be looking for what is going to give us with the intricacies of character and day I heard the voice of a sincere real!” But it was happening. There heart-thumping terror could be a motivation; they seemed to be in- call-in parent on Catholic Radio who she was, as real as the sunset and as sign of the decadence of our society. terested in what was going on inside asked how he might celebrate this present as the dark. My mouth But it could just as well be one more the minds of criminals and cops. Now day “without sinning.” We’ve gone opened to say something. But no measure of how successfully we’ve the interest is in what’s happened to over the edge when we imagine trick- sound would come out. I was scared managed our environment. I think their flesh. The dead have become or-treat is an occasion of sin, not out of my wits. it’s probably the latter. When every- the newest characters in TV drama. because kids threaten to play an At that moment my mother came thing is taken care of, when we don’t We see corpses virtually every time underhanded trick but because they onto the porch beside me and said, wonder where our food is coming the set goes on. A few years ago this dress up in costume! What is it we’re “Oh, hi, Kathy.” It was her younger from, when we’re not anxious about would have been the scenery of afraid of here? sister, my Aunt Kathy. When my what that column of dust on the nightmares; now it’s the landscape of I know, it’s the “Eve of all mother’s words hit my ears, I could horizon means, when we’re not network dreams. Hallows” in which we prepare for All see. Everything came back into focus worried about how we’re going to So scary has to find a new Saints Day. Running around the and I was myself there on the back make do with the new baby coming, address. As we grow more and more neighborhood in scary outfits is not porch and the world was the way it then life seems too slow. It’s jaded in our comfort, we’re like the way to prepare for the pious was supposed to be. This specter was commonplace to note that our bodies junkies looking for the next high. example of St. Thomas or Blessed just my aunt with a nose made out of were built for fight or flight; it is less What gave it to us yesterday dimin- Kateri, I’ll grant you that. But in a putty. There was nothing especially common to realize that we look ishes its effect and we’re left to find world like ours, where the cultural awful about the way she looked, or forward to doing one or the other. something else. The more we satisfy ground is saturated with preoccupa- even particularly skillful about how Which accounts for our preoccu- it, the more we feed the desire to be tions of the macabre, it is almost she had herself made up. But I tell pation concerning the things that satisfied. It’s endless. I’m not a huge refreshing to see kids having a good you, it was really scary. But it was scare us. It is no that our horror fan but just a peek at a few of time, even if they’re dressed like a also invigorating. I may have jumped horror stories continue to grow even the recent movies and it’s easy to see poor-man’s Boris Karloff. Because of fright but I have never forgotten it. as our world grows more secular. that bodies and gore pile up more when kids are having fun, when they I can still remember exactly what it Just look at the programs we see on rapidly in them than they do on the can look at the scary and laugh at it, felt like. TV. Forget all of the sex and innuen- sidelines of NFL games. At this point then they triumph over the darkened It is amazing how much we do we’re saturated with — they have we’ll be as inured to severed limbs corners of their world. They are in our sedate world long to be to do with a basically adolescent and eviscerated organs as third-year doing exactly what those who are surprised. Looking at the growing view of how body parts fit together. medical students. The next step is dressed in saints’ costumes are market for horror films and the Don’t look at how sex has changed on real gladiators with real swords. doing; they’re re-enacting the holi- supernatural genre in literature, it television: look at how bodies have. And don’t even get me started on ness of the day. appears we want to have the stuffing These days popular programs vampires and zombies. Who would All Saints and All Souls Days are scared out of us. Maybe we just want feature gray bodies draped across have thought the hero of page and our celebration of the triumph of examination tables in all states screen would be the handsome continued on Page 10 8 Sooner Catholic ● October 23, 2011 Red Plains Sisters Thanked for Their Ministry By Cara Koenig The Sooner Catholic OKLAHOMA CITY — When the Red Plains Sisters joined with the Mount St. Scholastic Sisters in Atchison, Kan., in 2009, they knew change would come. On Sept. 24, the day had arrived. The Red Plains Sisters hosted a beautiful and moving ceremony to hand over the ministries they founded in our Archdiocese to their new lay ministers. Retired Sisters from Atchison, Mount St. Scholastic Sisters and all the Red Plains Sisters were in attendance at Epiphany of the Lord Church. A large group of lay people joined with Archbishop Coakley and Father Stephen Bird to celebrate the dedication and spiritual guidance the Red Plans Sisters have provided over the years. As Sister Anne Shepard, OSB, the prioress for Mount St. The Sisters of the Red Plains. Scholastic, said in her welcoming, “It is to be a presence of prayer, to that spirit of discerning the will of the formation program of spiritual Mary Diane Steltenkamp and Kay give witness to community and to God here in Oklahoma City that in directors. For these past 28 years Britton, who will take over the discerning from our prayer lives 1984, the Sisters launched the they have served as spiritual Retreat in Daily Life and Spiritual what God is asking of us. It is in Retreat in Daily Life Program and leaders and mentors and I would Director Formation programs. After suggest they have had a positive each accepted the responsibility role in strengthening and deepen- and were embraced by Sister ing the spirituality not only of Marie, the congregation sang, “We program participants, but also of all Celebrate.” In the song there is a those whose lives they touched in beautiful opening line, “We celebrate the Archdiocese.” the vision inscribed upon your In her talk on the history of the hearts.” Spiritual Director Program and the “I am very confident in these Retreat in Daily Life, Mary Diane three women,” Sister Jan Futrell Steltenkamp reported that in the said. Sister Jan was one of 28 years more than 1,300 people the driving forces behind the have gone through Retreat in Daily Retreat in Daily Life program here. Life and more than 100 people have Before the program was founded been trained as spiritual directors. here, she was teaching throughout “This year alone, 40 directors the nation on how to offer the are walking with approximately 65 retreat. persons in the Exercises (of St. As for the Sisters at the Red Ignatius), which starts in just a few Plains, some have already left Okla- short weeks. And this past month homa to begin their new ministries a new spiritual Director Formation in Kansas. Others are still here for class began.” the time being until the fall of next It was with great joy mixed year when they all will be called to with a little sadness that Sister their new home in Kansas. But Marie Ballmann, coordinator of when they look south they will say ministries at the Red Plains a little prayer for those of us here Joining in song from left are Sister Marie Ballmann, Kay Britton, Joanne Forgue and Spiritual Center, called forth the where they have planted so many Mary Diane Steltenkamp. three lay ministers, Joanne Forgue, seeds of faith. October 23, 2011 ● Sooner Catholic 9 Project Gabriel Reaches Out in Shawnee Community By Emily Kindiger day. Thursdays are for spiritual For the Sooner Catholic growth in prayer and fellowship activ- SHAWNEE — Of the Project ities. “It’s constantly busy,” she said, Gabriel facilities throughout but it “keeps me young.” Oklahoma, the Shawnee location is Whether a volunteer or a mom in the only facility that works from a crisis, there exists “a movement in permanent building. people’s hearts that brings them to Project Gabriel offers women in Project Gabriel,” Brooks said. crisis physical, emotional and spirit- However, when God needs them ual help so the mother/mother-to-be elsewhere, “he takes them,” she said. can choose life for her unborn child. The program lost five key Mary Brooks, volunteer coordina- volunteers recently, and Brooks hopes tor for the Shawnee facility, said people will step forward to help. She before the building on Benedict Street said that helpers from Oklahoma opened, the volunteers worked from Baptist University and St. Gregory’s their cell phones, parking lots, etc. University, as well as community They worked this way from 2002 until organizations and churches are February 2010 when their prayers for welcome to volunteer. Brooks would a place to centralize in one location like to see university students lend were answered. “Project Gabriel is an their time and talents hosting baby outreach that is based on faith and showers and helping in Gabriel the belief that whatever door the Lord Garden, or a variety of other opportu- opens … take that one,” she said. “God nities on Saturdays. Other volunteer had a plan.” opportunities are needed as well. “God gave us the use of this “Lots of good stuff happens here,” wonderful building” through the Brittany Young with her son, DeShawn. she said. “Whoever enters (volunteer generosity of Paula and Chuck or mom), God has sent to us … God is Barber, the owners of Benedict Street mentors work directly with the able to teach. They also allow the blessing us.” Marketplace in Shawnee, she said. pregnant mothers and have a moms the chance to show their cre- Project Gabriel is located at 613 Brooks said since the facility’s close relationship with them. These ativity and feel a sense of accomplish- W. Benedict St. in Shawnee, and office blessing by Archbishop Eusebius volunteers are required to attend a ment and pride. Many of these hand- hours are Monday, Wednesday and Beltran on Feb. 11, 2010, volunteers “safe environment training” session, made items are available for purchase Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. have created a place that “feels like and give encouragement, go shopping, at Benedict Street Marketplace. Tuesdays and Thursdays are reserved sit and listen, check-in, or even have home” to moms in crisis. She said 400 On a typical day, volunteers are for appointments only. lunch with the mom. families have been helped since 2002, busy helping moms, sorting and For more information or to donate and over half of these have been The second and third types washing clothing, etc., and Tuesdays material goods or time, contact within the last two years. of volunteers are the auxiliary are “wild” because this is their crafts Brooks at 395-9700. Project Gabriel is confidential, volunteers and the Life Skills/crafting non-judgmental and compassionate, volunteers. Auxiliary volunteers offer Brooks said, and allows moms in personal, educational and prayerful crisis the opportunity to “experience support, while the Life Skills God” directly or indirectly through volunteers help support the facility by the kindness of the volunteers. the creation and teaching of crafts She said their main purpose is to such as knitting, quilting, etc. Brooks incorporate the moms into a loving said Project Gabriel plans to expand atmosphere and to provide material the crafting activity into more of a assistance. “We don’t make judg- support group later in the year. ments,” she said. Brooks said Life Skills pays for Brooks said Project Gabriel one-half of the facility’s operating recently received a $1,250 grant from costs, and the other half comes from the Catholic Campaign for Human donations, particularly “in-kind” do- Development (CCHD), and this will nations. help with their programs. It will also She said many of the moms in cri- continue to “add a fuller dimension to sis “come from a culture of poverty,” Project Gabriel,” she said, which is and have no experience with these something the volunteers have been crafts. The Life Skills programs, if working toward. they wish to participate, allow them Brooks said three types of the chance to learn the skills their volunteers exist. Gabriel Angels or parents and grandparents were not Mary Brooks and Paula Barber. 10 Sooner Catholic ● October 23, 2011 1038 Knights Continue State Fair Trip Tradition By Rex Hogan Council 1038 member Ernie For the Sooner Catholic Chastain said the students this OKLAHOMA CITY — Knights year came from Putnam City, of Columbus Council 1038 took Norman, Taft Middle School, Saint some 150 students from five Anthony Ascent and Classen. Oklahoma City area schools to the Melinda Perry, of St. Anthony Oklahoma State Fair on Sept. 21. Ascent, said students know when it’s time to go to the fair. The Council has supported “They talk about it and get special projects for disadvantaged really excited. For a lot of them it’s and disabled students for the past one of the few times they get to get 65 years. But probably none of the out,” she said. council members who showed up to Veronica Roach is a special help chaperone the students on education teacher at Classen. She Sept. 21 will ever know how much it said the trip to the fair is something meant to Delanie Brewer. the kids look forward to all year. Her son is a special needs “This has become a tradition student at Northwest Classen. He’s and the kids love it,” she said. a strapping ninth-grader, just over Chastain said the tradition 6 feet tall. started more than 60 years ago “At times he can be difficult to when Council 1038 decided to take handle,” said Brewer, who stands 5- the kids at the St. Joseph Orphan- feet, 5-inches tall. age in Bethany out for a picnic. “He’s a pretty good-size kid so Knights Council 1038 members Lou Falsetti and Ernie Chastain escort special needs The orphanage closed many we don’t go out much like this. students at the state fair. years ago and that’s when the Sometimes he can be difficult to Knights started talking to school and Knights around the fair. together. You’ll never know how handle,” she said. officials about taking special needs much I appreciate the Knights who Brewer was one of several “I try to go every year when this students to the fair. parents who volunteered to accom- comes up because it’s one of the do this. It means so much to me and It’s been a special outing ever pany the students, their teachers few times me and my son go out my son.” since. Just ask Delanie Brewer. Halloween continued from Page 7 the celebration of purgatory; both are they dress up as Superman or one of There are decisions soaked in blood hope over the inevitability of death. places of absolute hope. No evil or sin, the Incredibles or as Snow White, we refuse even to mention. They and We assure one another that although no curse or malediction, no spell, div- they are smiling at the prospect that other monsters of the real world rise death is all around us and comes ination or necromancy can keep us our imaginations can give us a up out of the graves of our civiliza- when we least expect it, it does not from the promise God has given if we moment of delight. They do so not tion. They stalk the unwary year have the final say in our lives. We trust in Christ’s offer of forgiveness. because they’re geniuses, but because after year. The only way we can over- look beyond death, as the So there is no power that can they’re human. come them is to face them with the Sacramentary says, to “the bright stand in our way, other than our own The only thing worse would be to truth we celebrate on these holy days, promise of immortality.” On these fear and our own hardened heart. imagine that nothing of this sort when our hope in God brings light to days we pause to recall that the Everything else gives way to God’s should be even mentioned among the darkness and promise to fear. If we Church has reminded us of the offer. When kids dress up and laugh young. Imagining that such things reach a point at which it is verboten extraordinary lives of those who now at one another, even when aunts are so powerful they can never be even to mention the little monsters enjoy the fullest beatitude of God’s dress up just enough to scare the wits mentioned is like Harry Potter and of the imagination, then it will be goodness. They have already tri- out of their gullible nephews, they are “He who must not be named.” The because the real horrors of the every- umphed because of their cooperation laughing at the silliness of imagining more “he” goes unmentioned, the day have begun to stalk us. On that with God’s grace. We can hope God these powers might win a contest more powerful he becomes. We must day we will have reason to be truly gives gifts to us as fully as to them. with God’s promise. If there’s any mention, and laugh at, all those afraid. If no one has space for a little We also pause to remember those of antidote to upping the ante in things that are scary and horrible. scare here and there, it is because life our families and communities who the scared-stiff competition, it is After all, there are terrible things out is too scary even to contemplate. have died hoping in Christ. We laughter. When kids put on white there and not all of them live in the God is the source of all our hope. celebrate our hope in God to see us painted faces with red painted blood nighttime. They must be named. His promise lives in His saints, for all through the darkness of sin and into dripping from their mouths, they’re There are horrible ideas that refuse of us. And there is no darkness that the glow of heaven. All Saints Day is doing their best to laugh at what to die. There are fantasies of control does not dissipate in His light. the celebration of heaven. All Souls is made their parents blanch. And when that are never laughed at enough. October 23, 2011 ● Sooner Catholic 11 Mass of Thanksgiving Oct. 30 for JPII On May 1, 2011, Pope Benedict XVI beatified his Mass of Thanksgiving in honor of Blessed John Paul II to beloved predecessor, Pope John Paul II, at Rome in a be celebrated within a year of his beatification. ceremony witnessed by hundreds of thousands who came With this letter I am authorizing this Mass to be for this memorable event. Even from the hour of his celebrated in all of the parishes of the Archdiocese of death in 2005, the faithful who traveled to Rome to Oklahoma City on Sunday, Oct. 30 (and its vigil) using participate in his funeral rites began to cry out for his the Mass texts and readings. beatification and canonization: “Santo Subito!” Please join me in Celebrating Mass and reflecting on The memorial of Blessed John Paul II will be the legacy of Blessed Pope John Paul II. observed annually in Poland and in the Diocese of Rome. With every good wish, I am However, the Congregation for the Divine Worship and Sincerely yours in Christ, the Discipline of the Sacraments has given permission Most Reverend Paul S. Coakley for the diocesan bishops to authorize a day for a special Archbishop of Oklahoma City Around the Archdiocese Eucharistic Adoration is about loving the Lord and wanting to be with Him. Thursday 5 p.m. to midnight It is about affirming our belief in his Real Presence in the Eucharist. When we St. Gregory Monastery - 1900 W. MacArthur, Shawnee come into His Presence to spend a little time gazing upon Him and letting Him gaze upon us, His love calls more love out of us. When we open ourselves to Jesus’ Thursday 6 p.m. loving gaze, He gives us a taste of who we can become in Him. When we leave, we St. Philio Neri Parish - 1107 Felix Place, Midwest City are changed for the better, more able to be like Him. Following are the locations for Exposition and Adoration of the . If your parish is not Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. listed or needs to be updated, contact me so that it may be added to this list. Prince of Peace Parish - 1500 Falcon Road, Altus Barbara Mary Curcio, St. Eugene Church (405) 755-9163 or [email protected] Friday 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. St. Peter Parish - 1220 N. Quinn Street, Guymon Perpetual Adoration, 24 hours a day/year round St. Monica Parish - 2001 N. Western, Edmond Friday 6 to 7 p.m. St. Joseph Parish - 421 E. Acres Street, Norman Holy Cross Parish - 14 W. Francis, Madill St. Andrew Parish - 800 NW 5th Street, Moore First Friday Mass and Adoration 8 a.m. Sunday 2:30 to 5 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Parish - 123 S. 9th Street, McLoud Wednesday 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. First Friday 11 a.m. to noon St. Francis Xavier Parish - 110 N. Madison Street, Enid First Saturday 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. St. Benedict Parish - 632 N. Kickapoo Ave., Shawnee Monday 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Christ the King Parish - 8005 Dorset Drive, Oklahoma City First Friday/Benediction 5:30 p.m. St. Francis of Assisi Parish - 1901 NW 18th Street, Oklahoma City Monday Noon to 10 p.m. Sacred Heart Church - 208 S. Evans Avenue, El Reno First Friday 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m. to 12 noon Holy Angels Parish - 317 N. Blackwelder Ave., Oklahoma City Cathedral of Our Lady Cathedral - 3214 Lake Ave., Oklahoma City First Friday 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. St. Mary Parish - 707 E. Ponca Avenue, Ponca City St. Charles Borromeo Parish - 5024 N. Grove Ave., Oklahoma City First Friday/Benediction 5:30 p.m. Wednesday 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. St. John Nepomuk Parish - 600 S. Garth Brooks Blvd., Yukon St. Eugene Parish - 2400 W. Hefner Road, Oklahoma City First Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. Sts. Peter and Paul Parish - 309 S. Main Street, Kingfisher St. Mary Parish - 125 E. Street, Ardmore First Friday 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. St. Teresa of Avila Parish - 1576 N. Tim Holt Drive, Harrah St. Francis of Assisi Parish - 610 W. 9th Street, Newkirk First Friday 7:30 p.m. Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. St. Ann Parish - 8492 State Highway 17, Elgin Daily M,T,W,F 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Epiphany of the Lord Parish - 7336 W. Britton Road, Oklahoma City Saturday 6 a.m. to Sunday, 9 p.m. Sacred Heart Parish - 2706 S. Shartel Ave., Oklahoma City Thursday 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Third Sunday 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Parish - 627 12th Street, Alva Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish - 220 N. A Street, Sterling 12 Sooner Catholic ● October 23, 2011 Now is the Time to Prepare for the Roman Missal, Third Edition The Roman Missal, Third Edition, also include updated translations of the ritual text containing prayers and existing prayers, including some of the instructions for the celebration of the well-known responses and acclama- Mass, is now being prepared for publi- tions of the people. cation. In the United States, seven The entire Church in the United publishers (Catholic Book Publishing States has been blessed with this Corp., Liturgical Press, Liturgy opportunity to deepen its understand- Training Publications, Magnificat, ing of the Sacred Liturgy, and to ap- Midwest Theological Forum, USCCB preciate its meaning and importance Communications and World Library in our lives. Parishes should now be in Publications) will publish ritual edi- the planning process for the imple- tions and are now advertising their mentation, with a goal toward execut- plans and will soon accept pre-orders. ing that plan in the coming months. The Roman Missal will be imple- The parish’s leadership and various mented in the United States of sectors of the parish community America on the First Sunday of should be catechized to receive the Advent, Nov. 27, 2011. new translation. Musicians and Pope John Paul II announced a parishioners alike should soon be revised version of the Missale Ro- learning the various new and revised manum during the Jubilee Year 2000. musical settings of the . Among other things, the revised edi- This website has been prepared to tion of the Missale Romanum contains serve as a reliable resource for all review the text before the new Missals to proclaim the new texts with a prayers for the observances of re- engaged in the formation process. arrive in fall 2011. In addition, the deeper appreciation. Resources are cently canonized saints, additional Resources can be found here for the Order of Mass — both stand-alone and provided in the Further Reading prefaces for the Eucharistic Prayers, faithful, for the clergy, and for parish Scripturally annotated versions — can section for this purpose. additional Votive Masses and Masses and diocesan leaders. As time draws allow priests and the faithful alike to Now is the time to seize the oppor- and Prayers for Various Needs and closer for the implementation, more be familiar with the change in trans- tunity given to us for all Catholics in Occasions, and some updated and and more resources are being made lation as well as the cadence of the the United States to deepen, nurture revised rubrics (instructions) for the available here. The proper texts for various prayers. There is still time for and celebrate our faith through the re- celebration of the Mass. The English Advent and Christmas Time are celebrants to undertake some supple- newal of our worship and the celebra- translation of the Roman Missal will provided so that priest celebrants can mental reading that will enable them tion of the Sacred Liturgy. Six Questions on the Translation of Pro Multis as “For Many” What does the decision and gave it to them, saying, “Drink who participate in this mystery, living of the narrative both in the regarding the translation of pro from it, all of you, for this is my blood it out in their lives as well so as to be and in the liturgical action. In the multis mean? of the covenant, which will be shed on numbered among the “many” to whom context of the , Jesus was After having consulted with behalf of many for the forgiveness of the text refers. speaking to the Twelve, extending the Conferences of Bishops throughout sins.” (Matthew 26:28). What is the significance of reach of his sacrifice beyond the the world, Pope Benedict XVI de- Then he took a cup, gave thanks, “for many” in this context and in boundary of his closest disciples. In termined that the translation of qui and gave it to them, and they all the context of the Gospel? the context of the celebration of the pro vobis et pro multis effundétur in drank from it. He said to them, “This With these words, Jesus identifies Eucharist, the phrase “for you and remissiónem peccatórum, presently is my blood of the covenant, which will his mission to bring salvation through for many” connects the particular translated “which will be shed for you be shed for many.” (Mark 14:24). his Passion and Death, his offering of gathered assembly with the larger sense of the Church in every time and and for all so that sins may be given,” Does this mean that Christ himself for others. In a particular place, as if to say, “Not only you will be changed in the new edition of did not die for everyone? way he identifies himself with the the Roman Missal to “which will be Suffering Servant of the Prophet gathered here, but many more as poured out for you and for many for No. It is a dogmatic teaching of the well.” In this regard, “for many” has an Church that Christ died on the Cross Isaiah, who suffers to “take away the the forgiveness of sins.” sins of many.” (Is 53:12). eschatological meaning beyond some for all men and women (cf. John 11:52; particular limited number. Why did the Holy Father 2 Corinthians 5:14-15; Titus 2:11; 1 What will this mean for the choose to translate pro multis as John 2:2). The expression “for many,” celebration of the Sacred Liturgy What is happening to this “for many” and not as “for all?” while remaining open to the inclusion when the Roman Missal, Third text in other languages? “For many” is a more accurate of each human person, is reflective Edition, is introduced? The 2006 circular letter was translation of the Latin phrase pro also of the fact that this salvation is When the change is first intro- addressed not only to the United multis than the present translation. not brought about in some mechanis- duced with the Roman Missal in States or to the English-speaking This is also the wording used in the tic way, without one’s own willing or Advent 2011, the shift from “for all” to world, but to all Conferences of Biblical narrative account of the Last participation; rather, the believer is “for many” could be misunderstood as Bishops and all language groups. For Supper found in the Gospels of invited to accept in faith the gift that some sort of narrowing of the scope example, in Spanish, what had been Matthew and Mark: is being offered and to receive the of Jesus’ salvific action. It will be translated as “por todos” will now be Then he took a cup, gave thanks, supernatural life that is given to those important to keep in mind the context translated as “por muchos.” October 23, 2011 ● Sooner Catholic 13 Expresiones Nuevas: Significado más profundo, pero la misma Misa By Mensaje del Obispo mes de noviembre. Entre otras cosas, Octavio Cisneros la edición revisada del Missale Presidente, Subcomité hispano para Romanum contiene oraciones para la la liturgia Comité para el Culto observancia de los santos canonizados Divino, Conferencia de Obispos recientemente, prefacios adicionales Católicos de los Estados Unidos para las Plegarias Eucarísticas, Misas El Missale Romanum (el Misal Votivas adicionales, y Oraciones para Romano), el texto del rito para la cel- Varias Necesidades e Intenciones, y ebración de la Misa fue promulgado algunas rúbricas (instrucciones) primeramente por Su Santidad, el revisadas y actualizadas para la cele- Papa Pablo VI en 1970 como el texto bración de la Misa. La traducción en definitivo de la liturgia reformada del inglés del Misal Romano también Segundo Concilio Vaticano. Una incluirá traducciones actualizadas de Este Misal Romano revisado para los fieles, para el clero y para los líderes segunda edición siguió en 1975. oraciones que ya existen, incluyendo Estados Unidos incluirá todo lo que en las parroquias y en las diócesis. algunas respuestas y aclamaciones tiene en su versión inglesa más las El Papa Juan Pablo II expidió una bien conocidas por el pueblo. versión revisada del Missale Misas de las Fiestas Patronales de los Esperamos que este proceso de la Romanum durante el Año Jubilar La traducción al español de la ter- países en América Latina. implementación del Misal Romano 2000. La traducción al inglés del cera edición en latín del Missale Se ha preparado esta página web revisado sea un tiempo de profun- Misal Romano revisado está a punto Romanum está también ya casi lista para ayudarle a usted a prepararse dización, fortalecimiento y celebración de terminarse, y los Obispos de los para presentarla a la Conferencia de para la transición. Conforme esta de nuestra fe a través de nuestro culto Estados Unidos votarán acerca de las Obispos Católicos de los Estados página continúa ampliándose, usted y de la celebración de la Sagrada últimas partes del texto el próximo Unidos para pedir su aprobación. encontrará recursos de ayuda para los Liturgia. Seis preguntas sobre la traducción de Pro Multis ¿Qué significa la decisión “Por muchos” es una traducción latín dicen que Cristo derramó su que sean contados entre los “muchos” sobre la traducción de pro más cercana a la frase latina pro sangre pro multis en el mismo senti- a quienes se refiere el texto”.5 multis? multis que la traducción actual. do en que los Evangelios sinópticos NOTAS DE PIE DE PÁGINA Luego de haber consultado con ¿Acaso son inválidas las utilizan este término, como en las 1 (Traducción libre) Carta circu- las Conferencias Episcopales en todo Misas que han utilizado “por narraciones de la Ultima Cena en los lar del Cardenal Francis Arinze a los el mundo, el Santo Padre ha decidido todos”? Evangelios de Mateo y Marcos: presidentes de las Conferencias que la traducción de qui pro vobis et De ninguna manera. “No existe Tomó luego una copa, y dadas las Episcopales, fechada 17 de octubre pro multis effundétur in remis- duda alguna en relación a la validez gracias, se la dio diciendo: “Bebed de de 2006 (Prot. no. 467/05/L), citando siónem peccatórum, actualmente de las Misas celebradas utilizando la ella todos, porque ésta es mi sangre el documento de la Congregación traducida como “que será derramada fórmula aprobada debidamente que de la Alianza, que es derramada por para la Doctrina de la Fe, Declaratio por vosotros y por todos los hombres contiene una fórmula equilavente a muchos para perdón de los peca- de sensu tribuendo adprobationi ver- para el perdón de los pecados”, se ‘por todos’”1 En su carta en la que dos”.3 sionum formularum sacramentali- cambia eventualmente a “que será anunció el cambio, el Cardenal Tomó luego una copa y dadas las um, 25 de enero de 1974, AAS 66 derramada por ustedes y por muchos Arinze aclara que “la fórmula ‘por gracias, se la dio y bebieron todos de [1974], 661. para el perdón de los pecados.” todos’ correspondería indudable- ella. Y les dijo: Ésta es mi sangre de 2 (Traducción libre) Carta circu- ¿Deberán los sacerdotes mente a una interpretación exacta de la alianza, que es derramada por lar del Cardenal Francis Arinze a los hacer este cambio de inmediato? la intención del Señor expresada en muchos”.4 presidentes de las Conferencias De ninguna manera. No se hará el texto.”2 “La expresión ‘por muchos’, Episcopales, fechada 17 de octubre cambio alguno hasta que la nueva ¿Significa esto que Cristo no mientras que se mantiene abierta a de 2006 (Prot. no. 467/05/L). traducción del Misal Romano haya murió por todos? la inclusión de cada persona sido aprobada por los obispos y con- No. Es una enseñanza dogmáti- humana, refleja también el hecho 3 Mateo 26:28 (La Biblia de firmada por la Santa Sede. Los obis- ca de la Iglesia que Cristo murió en que esta salvación no ocurre en una Jerusalén). pos de los Estados Unidos determi- la Cruz por todos los hombres y forma mecánica sin la participación o 4 Marcos 14:24 (La Biblia de narán la fecha en que este cambio mujeres (cf. Juan 11:52; 2 Corintios voluntad propia de cada persona; Jerusalén). entrará en vigor. Se anunciarán con 5:14-15; Tito 2:11; 1 Juan 2:2). más bien, se invita al creyente a 5 (Traducción libre) Carta circu- tiempo. ¿Entonces por qué las pal- aceptar en la fe el don que se ofrece y lar del Cardenal Francis Arinze a los ¿Por qué el Santo Padre optó abras de institución en latín a recibir la vida sobrenatural que se presidentes de las Conferencias por traducir pro multis como por dicen pro multis? da a aquellos que participan en este Episcopales, fechada 17 de octubre muchos y no como por todos? Las palabras de institución en misterio y a vivir así su vida para de 2006 (Prot. no. 467/05/L). 14 Sooner Catholic ● October 23, 2011 Irish, Mount Students Receive National Honors Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School announced that two seniors have been recognized by the College Board’s National Hispanic Recognition Program. They are Jessica Brewer, daughter of Michael and Kelly Brewer, and Ronald Brown, son of Ron and Micaela Brown. The National Hispanic Recognition Program, established in 1983, is a College Board program that provides national recognition of the exceptional academic achievements of Hispanic high school seniors and identifies them for postsecondary institutions. In October a list of recognized students is distributed to college Jessica Brewer universities. This allows students the opportunity to hear from colleges that are particularly interested in visiting with Hispanic/Latino students. Also, three seniors at McGuinness have been named to the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program as Commended Students. They are David Hill, son of David and Shannon Hill, Molly Kalk, daughter of James and Elizabeth Kalk, and Maddie Reddick, daughter of Brad and Leslie Reddick. About 34,000 Commended Students Daniel Cartwright and Blake Johnson. throughout the nation are receiving Letters of Commendation in recognition of their high scores on the Mount St. Mary Catholic High School seniors Daniel Cartwright and Blake PSAT/NMS QT. Ronald Brown Johnson have been named 2012 National Merit semifinalists. Earning semi- finalist designation is a rare honor, with 1.5 million students entering the competition and only 16,000 earning a place in the semifinals. The program will trim another thousand from that field when it releases the list of finalists in March of 2012. Daniel and Blake are part of a very select group of students whose test scores on the PSAT taken in their junior year indicate they’re among the upper 1 percent of all students in the nation. But these two students are known by more than their test scores. Both boys have attended The Mount since their freshman year, and both play on the MSM varsity soccer team. Additionally, both participated in the Mercy Ambassadors foreign exchange program where they spent a month in Argentina. Daniel and Blake also take The Mount’s most David Hill Molly Kalk Maddie Reddick demanding classes and excel in the Advanced Placement program. Across Oklahoma St. Charles Hosts Annual Halloween Carnival Youth Fest 2011 Vincent de Paul Parish in McCloud. It is open to OKLAHOMA CITY — St. Charles Borromeo EDMOND — St. John’s is hosting Youth Fest 2011 anyone and is free. The focus of the retreat, Catholic School’s Halloween carnival will be held for all high school youth Nov. 5 from 7 to 10 p.m. beginning at 9 a.m., will be the changes in the Oct. 28 from 5 to 9 p.m. Dinner is available. St. Archbishop Coakley will say the invocation, Deacon new Roman Missal. Father James Townsend, Charles Borromeo Catholic School is located at 5000 Ralph Polo will talk and Adam Bitter Band will state chaplain for the CDA, will lead the N. Grove. perform. For more information, call the St. John’s retreat. Mass will be celebrated and lunch will be Youth Center at (405) 340-9281. provided. The retreat ends at 2 p.m. To attend the SARC Fall Craft Fair and Open House retreat, contact Patricia Schwarz by Nov. 1 at (405) OKLAHOMA CITY — Saint Ann Retirement Elvis Coming to Saint Teresa’s 263-4760. Center is hosting its fifth annual Fall Craft Fair and HARRAH — St. Teresa’s of Avila Church presents Open House on Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Memories of Elvis - An Evening With the King on Grand Theater. Everyone is invited. There will be Nov. 5 at the St. Teresa’s Family Center, 1576 Tim School to Host ‘Catherine of Siena’ approximately 30 vendors present. Refreshments Holt Drive. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner served OKLAHOMA CITY — Bishop John Carroll School, will be served along with entertainment. Door at 6 p.m. Show time 7 p.m. This will be a dinner 32nd and Western, is sponsoring the one-woman prizes will be given out during the day. show with open seating. Price is $25 per person play Catherine of Siena: A Woman for Our Times. and includes the meal. There will be door prizes The acclaimed production will be held in the Connor Bingo Oct. 27 at St. James and refreshments. For tickets, call Sara Amico at Center on Nov. 19. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with OKLAHOMA CITY — Bingo at St. James Church, (405) 391-6070 or Debbie Birdsong at (405) 454- hors d’oeuvres, reception and a silent auction, 41st and S. McKinley Ave., Oct. 27. Food and bever- 2167. followed by the performance at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are ages available at 5:45 p.m. Bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. $40 in advance and $50 at the door. Contact Carolyn All games are $10. Door prizes and special recogni- Retreat to Focus on Mass Changes Watkins at (405) 850-5087 or cwatkins@dunnand- tion for all players born in October, November, De- McCLOUD — The Catholic Daughters of the stone.com to purchase tickets. Seating is limited. cember. A 32-inch flat screen TV will be given away. Americas will host a retreat on Nov. 12 at St. This is an adult event. October 23, 2011 ● Sooner Catholic 15 Calendar OCTOBER 28 St. Charles Borromeo Catholic highlighted in this program are: St. John’s Youth Center at (405) 340- 23 Pilgrimage Sunday, Mass School’s Halloween carnival, communication, step-family 9281. begins at 11 a.m. Noon lunch, 1 p.m. 5 to 9 p.m. Everyone is encouraged structures, former spouses, conflict, Novena prayers to Infant Jesus of to come in costume. St. Charles sexuality and spirituality, held at the 6 Annual Turkey Dinner and Prague, Litany of the Infant Jesus, Borromeo Catholic School is located Catholic Pastoral Center. For more Country Store, sponsored by St. and Adoration of the Blessed at 5000 N. Grove, between Meridian information or to register, contact the Peter Altar Society, Woodward, from Sacrament. National Shrine of the and MacArthur on N.W. 50th Street. Office of Family Life, (405) 721-8944. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Kennedy Hall. Infant Jesus of Prague is located at Call 580-256-5305 for more informa- Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Church at NOVEMBER 5 The Lay Missionaries of tion, or 580-254-2399 for take-out. 304 Jim Thorpe Blvd. in Prague. 1 All Saints Day-Holy Day of Charity, the Secular (Lay) Order (405) 567-3080 or http://www.shrine- Obligation. of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta 6 The Secular Franciscan Order ofinfantjesus.com. meet at St. John the Baptist, of St. Claire Fraternity meets at 2 Feast of All Souls Mass at Edmond, beginning with Holy Mass 1:15 p.m. at St. Thomas More Church Resurrection Cemetery Chapel, with at 7:30 a.m. in the chapel. For more in Norman in the library. All are 27 The Last Bingo in 2011 at St. Archbishop Coakley at 7 p.m. All are information, contact Toni Harrelson, welcome. For more information, call James Church, 41st and S. McKinley welcome. LMC, at (405) 341-2199 or lmc- Alice at (405) 473-7680. Ave. Food and beverages served at [email protected]. 5:45 p.m. Bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. 4 Holy Family Home Mass, 11:30 6 Byzantine Liturgy will be offered All games (some new games) includ- a.m., Holy Family Home, 6821 Eddie 5 Saint Teresa’s of Avila Catholic at 5 p.m. in St. Mark’s Church, 3939 ing two blackouts are $10. A 32-inch Drive, Midwest City. To confirm that Church presents Memories of Elvis W. Tecumseh Road, Norman. flat screen TV will be given away. Mass will be held that day and for - An Evening With the King, 1576 Moleben-Intercessions to Christ directions, contact HFMH at 741- Tim Holt Drive. Doors open at 5:30 Emmanuel will be celebrated after 27 Divine Mercy Adoration, 7 to 8 7419. p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. Show time 7 Liturgy. For more information, call p.m. at St. Joseph’s Old Cathedral, p.m. Price is $25 per person and Father Phil Seeton at (580) 536-6351. 307 N.W. 4th St., Oklahoma City. 4 First Friday Sacred Heart Mass, includes the meal. For tickets, call Immaculate Conception Parish, 3901 Sara Amico at (405) 391-6070. 6 Hadyn’s Lord Nelson Mass 28 Saint Ann Retirement Center is SW 29th St., OKC, Mass, 7 p.m. presented by The Oklahoma Master hosting its Fifth Annual Fall Craft 5 St. John’s Youth Fest 2011 for all Chorale and Orchestra, conducted Fair and Open House from 10 a.m. 5 Stepping Into Marriage with high school youth, Nov. 5 from 7 to 10 by Dr. Nettie Williams at 7 p.m. St. to 3 p.m. in the Grand Theater. Children Workshop. The issues p.m. For more information, call the Joseph’s Old Cathedral. Infant Shrine To Host Study of Angels Jobs Box Director of Family Life, Marriage, PRAGUE — One of the most will be here to present a three-day with the assistance of the Holy Respect Life compelling theological mysteries of retreat on the Opus Sanctum Angels. The Diocese of Tulsa currently our era is the mystery of the angels. Angelorum (the Work of the Holy The O.S.A. invites those who are seeks a Director of the Office of Family Go into any bookstore and you will Angels). Father Titus is a member of devoted to cooperating with their Life. The Director of Family Life will find volumes of information about the Canons Regular of the Holy Cross Guardian Angel to take an intensive oversee the efforts of the Diocese of them. Many books are good, and and works with the O.S.A., a Vatican- study of the work of the angels and Tulsa in regard to building strong some, well, quite honestly, border on approved association of the lay- our cooperation. This entails a year- marriages and forming Catholic the bizarre! Yet, the teaching of the faithful, across the world. The work of long study which then leads to conse- families. The Director of Family Life angels is one of the most important the OSA is to promote our cooperation cration to your own Guardian Angel. will also direct, oversee and imple- aspects of our Catholic heritage. In with our Guardian Angels. Father Titus will explain more about ment all of the Respect Life initiatives any Catholic bookstore, one is likely Each evening, there will be time this during the three-day retreat. of the diocese. Candidates should have to find a beautiful picture of the to spend in adoration of the Blessed All events are open to everyone, a bachelor’s degree in theology, Guardian Angel watching over two Sacrament, time to pray the Rosary, and will be held in the parish hall of marriage studies, family studies, coun- small children as they cross a bridge. time for Confessions and the celebra- St. Wenceslaus Parish and in the seling or a related field. A master’s You may have one of these images in tion of the Holy Mass. Father Titus parish church/National Shrine of the degree is preferred. Candidates should your home. However, do we really will give conferences all about the Infant Jesus of Prague. The three-day also have experience in marriage know that much about the angels and angels. Amongst the topics he will retreat will begin on Thursday preparation, seminars related to would we know a good book about cover will be: Jesus Christ, the evening, Nov. 17 at 6:30 with Rosary marriage and family life, and pro- them verses a not-so-good book? How Servant of Jahwe - A Mystery for Men and Confessions and Mass will be at 7 life and Respect Life ministries. would you choose? and Angels; A World Above Us - p.m. A full schedule is available from Candidates must be practicing Catho- During the days leading up to the Angels Exist; The Work of the Holy the Shrine Office or by calling (405) lics in good standing. Candidates must November Pilgrimage, Nov. 17-20 at Angels; What the Angels Can Give 567-3080. The National Shrine is also be able to form and inform the National Shrine of the Infant Us; and Eucharistic Adoration with located seven miles north of I-40 at through education and explanation Jesus of Prague, we will have an the Help of the Angels. On Nov. 17 we Exit 200, or 19 miles south of the the teachings of the Church. Send a incredible opportunity to learn much will have a special liturgy, involving Stroud Exit on I-44 (the Turner resumé and list of references to more about the work of the Holy Eucharistic adoration and time to Turnpike), south on state Highway [email protected]. Angels. Rev. Titus Kieninger, OCR, reflect upon the Passion of the Lord, 99. Baby-sitting is not available. 16 Sooner Catholic ● October 23, 2011