Voices Sing out Against Domestic Violence
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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 Archbishop Paul S. Coakley provided the opening prayer at the statewide conference on domestic violence. Inside Changes in the Project Gabriel Mass to Take Reaches Out Place First To Shawnee Sunday of Advent Community 12 9 2 Sooner Catholic ● October 23, 2011 Preparing for the New Roman Missal, 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 Sacramentary. 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 vernacular, 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 ordinary 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 style. 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. deacon 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 Deacons 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.