Sooner Catholic soonercatholic.org November 2, 2014 www.archokc.org Go Make Disciples One Year: Go Make Disciples Archbishop’s vision for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City

By Diane Clay The Sooner Catholic It has been one year since Archbishop Paul Coakley issued his call to “Go Make Disciples,” identifying three priorities for the archdiocese, its parishes and schools, and for all Catholics who seek to encounter Jesus Christ. “As one way of preparing for and celebrating the Year of Faith in the Archdiocese of Oklaho- ma City, I chartered a team of clergy, religious and lay leaders to assist me in prayerfully discerning a mutually shared vision for the archdiocese,” Archbishop Coakley wrote. “This vision will guide our archdiocesan family over the course of the next fi ve years. It is the vision against which we will evaluate and justify our initiatives, programs, ministries and expendi- tures. It refl ects who we are and what we do. This vision aligns with the Gospel vision of Our Lord.” “Go Make Disciples” is intended to be shared broadly among all clergy, religious and lay faithful of the archdiocese. The three priorities on which Archbishop Coakley asked archdioc- esan leaders and parishioners to focus for the fi rst two years are: Archbishop Coakley greets parishioners and visitors after this year’s Our Lady of La Vang Celebration at Our  New Evangelization Lady’s Cathedral. Photo Cara Koenig.  Faith Formation A. Begin implementation of a plan to alleviate the fi rst Summer Parish Leadership Summit,  Hispanic Ministry the overcrowding of churches with signifi cant entitled “From Maintenance to Mission.” Each of these priorities is supported by two Hispanic populations in the Oklahoma City “Along with a group of parish leaders, I have specifi c and measurable goals. area by May 1, 2014. been testing a method of discipleship forma- New Evangelization B. Enroll the fi rst class of a tion, which works through the slow multipli- A. Create an Offi ce of New “Go, therefore, and make Spanish language basic adult cation of small discipleship groups in the hope Evangelization in the archdio- disciples of all nations, faith formation program among of establishing a permanent discipleship track cese by Nov. 1, 2013. baptizing them in the name Spanish-speaking Catholics by in every parish,” said Carole Brown, director of B. Initiate an archdiocesan New of the Father, and of the June 1, 2014. Evangelization plan in 20 to 30 the Offi ce of New Evangelization. “We also are Son, and of the Holy Spirit, “Alleviating the overcrowd- parishes and all diocesan offi c- in the process of inventing a parish mentoring teaching them to observe ing in Hispanic churches will es by Nov. 1, 2014. process to help parishes become parishes that all that I have commanded ultimately help create healthy Faith Formation evangelize and form intentional disciples.” you. And behold, I am with environments so that the re- A. Implement a year-long In his closing homily at World Youth Day in you always, until the end lationship with our Lord can “Transforming Adolescent Cat- Rio, Pope Francis reassured young Catholics, of the age.” (Mt 28:19-20) grow,” said Pedro Moreno, echesis” process in 12-16 par- saying “Don’t be afraid! When he sent his dis- director of the Offi ce of Hispan- ishes and Catholic high schools ciples on mission, he promised: I am with you ic Ministries. “In the San Juan of the archdiocese by Nov. 30, always (Mt. 28:20).” Diego School for Lay Leadership, participants 2014. “And this is also true for us!” Archbishop not only grow as faithful disciples in love with B. Increase participation in adult faith forma- Coakley wrote. “Jesus does not leave us alone, Jesus Christ, they also grow as trusting ser- tion by 5 percent he never leaves you alone! He always accompa- vants in their parish communities.” to 10 percent nies you.” In the year since the Offi ce of New Evange- throughout the lization was established, we have created the archdiocese by July The pastoral letter “Go Make Disciples” “Into the Deep blog,” the “Profi les in Disci- 1, 2015. and the accompanying study guide are pleship” witness videos and a variety of print Hispanic Ministry available at www.archokc.org. materials. Earlier this year, the offi ce hosted All Saints Day honors saints, precedes prayer for souls

By Ted King For the Sooner Catholic The lead up to All Saints Day is marked with jack-o’-lanterns, ghosts and goblins, children trick or treating, and costume balls on All Hallows Eve, known to us as Halloween (Oct. 31). Halloween is a secular day with pagan origins from Europe. All Hallows Eve is the day before All Hallows, which is Four popular female saints are represented in stained glass at St. Therese of Lisieux Church All Saints Day. in Montauk, N.Y. Depicted, from left, are Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, All Saints Day, (Nov. 1), and All Therese of Lisieux and Catherine of Siena. CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz, Long Island continued on page 9 Catholic. 2 November 2, 2014 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic International November 2, 2014 3

Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more Commentary: The clash of straw men Two recent speeches by senior Huntington’s original 1993 ar- news on the Vatican offi cials whose responsi- ticle, and the book that followed An urgent cry from the Middle East bilities involve wrestling with world in 1996, are still worth reading, website George Weigel Early this month, Pope Francis summoned his We travelled to Er- politics suggest that some default not least because “The Clash of positions need a re-set in the Holy Civilizations” was the fi rst book in Public Policy papal nuncios (ambassadors accredited by the Holy bil and Dohuk in the By Sooner Catholic Staff See. generations in which a world-class Center See) stationed in the Middle East for an emergency Kurdistan region of Iraq In both speeches, reference was political scientist took religion meeting at the Vatican. They met from Oct. 2-4. Their where many of these Additional coverage of made to the late Samuel Hunting- seriously as a dynamic, infl uential purpose was to discuss the deteriorating situation in internally displaced Church and archdiocesan ton’s book, “The Clash of Civiliza- and sometimes determining factor the Middle East, especially the plight of Christians persons have fl ed for news and events, only on in that ancient land that gave birth to the Christian tions and the Remaking of World in world affairs. checked by their own fellow-Mus- refuge. The Kurdish www.soonercatholic.org: Order,” the point being to deplore Huntington’s sensitivity to re- faith. The Christian population has plummeted in re- government in Erbil has lims; and he accurately identifi ed cent years as Christians have borne a disproportion- what the offi cials imagined as ligion-and-world -politics ought welcomed the Christians Bishop McGuinness High the fact that religious conviction ate share of the burden in a region rife with confl ict Archbishop Paul S. Coakley Huntington’s eager anticipation of to have commended his analy- and Yazidis, a hereto- School’s One Act play won (or the lack thereof, as in Europe) and a host of humanitarian crises. inter-civilizational confl ict. That’s sis to the Vatican for thought- fore unknown sect to State! See our briefs. would play an important role in From Oct. 7-12, I had the privilege of traveling to attacking a straw man in a very ful consideration and serious most westerners. We met with the prime minister and shaping the 21st-century world. the Middle East with Catholic Relief Services (CRS). unfortunate way. discussion. Instead, Hunting- some of his senior cabinet. We met with the leaders Holy Spirit Church in Mus- Thirteen years after 9/11, and in We visited Gaza, Jerusalem and the Kurdish re- To reduce Huntington’s argu- ton-the-straw-man-who-prophe- tang will hold a craft fair on light of today’s headlines, is Hun- gion of Iraq. Our purpose was to observe, to listen of the Chaldean Catholic Church and traveled with ment to essentials: sied-endless-civilizational-war is Nov. 8. See the calendar for and to learn from local church leaders, government them to meet people who are being housed in parish- 1) The fault lines in world dragged out whenever it’s deemed tington’s proposal really so im- details. offi cials and aid partners. But most importantly, we es and unfi nished buildings throughout the region. politics after the Cold War are necessary for offi cials of the Holy plausible? were there to put a face on a human tragedy and to The scope of the crisis is massive. not ideological or economic (com- See to say that “a war between There is something very odd St. Charles parish is hav- demonstrate the solidarity of the Church in the Unit- With winter approaching the need for proper hous- munism vs. democracy and the Islam and ‘the rest’ is not inevi- about a Holy See whose default ing a western night on Nov. ed States and all Americans with our brothers and ing is urgent. CRS is partnering with the local church market); the new fault lines are 4) Understanding what’s afoot table” (true, if the civil war within positions include a ritualized dep- 15. Check the calendar! sisters who, regardless of their creed to meet these and other needs. cultural. in the world thus requires pay- Islam is resolved in favor of those recation of the Huntington thesis or ethnicity, are caught up in a crisis The appeal that we heard as a 2) Nation-states will remain ing attention to realities usually Muslims who support religious “War is an evil Want to learn more about married to a will-to-believe about of catastrophic proportions. constant refrain from our brother the primary actors in internation- ignored among political scientists, tolerance and pluralism); or that the New Evangelization the U.N.’s capacity to be some- Currently, a delicate cease fi re is scourge that bishops, from Caritas Iraq (the offi - al affairs, but they’ll be organized international relations theorists, Christian persecution and dislo- efforts in the archdiocese? thing more than an echo chamber. holding in Gaza. But after 50 days cial Catholic aid organization in Iraq), into blocs refl ecting cultural affi n- and politicians, such as the endur- cation in the Middle East must be disproportionately Check out the offi ce’s blog at Of all the major players in the of intense bombing, thousands are from government offi cials and from ities rather than ideological com- ing importance of religious convic- handled through the United Na- impacts the www.newevangelizationokc. world, the Catholic Church should homeless, without livelihoods and thousands of suffering Christians and mitments or competing economic tion in forming cultures, for good tions (ridiculous); or that the path blogspot.com or view the Pro- systems. to peace lies through dialogue, not be at the forefront of acknowl- without medical care in what was innocent.” Yazidis that we met is simply this: or ill. fi les in Discipleship at www. 3) The vast majority of polit- Sam Huntington, a son of WASP confrontation (true, if there is a edging the central role of culture already a deeply impoverished region. “Don’t forget us!” archokc.org or on our You- ical scientists and international America who took great interest in dialogue partner who is not given in shaping world politics and the Responsibility for the confl ict and One of the greatest dangers that Tube channel. relations theorists are unaware of my work on Catholicism’s role in to beheading “the other”). suffering must be shared broadly. But the number tragically could affect the future of the Middle East crucial role of religion in shaping of non-combatants who suffered and died, including this massive shift in the tectonic the collapse of communism, was The Huntington proposal is not culture. is the indifference of Christians and westerners. The Is your parish or school women and children, is a reminder that war is an evil plates underlying world politics not predicting inevitable mayhem beyond criticism. But, Huntington One hopes that the reforming Middle East is in danger of losing its Christian popu- holding an All Saints Day scourge that disproportionately impacts the innocent. because they’re materialists for along the civilizational/cultural accurately described the Great lation and witness. Our voices must be raised in sup- party? Send photos of your pontifi cate of Pope Francis chang- It will take billions of dollars and international co- whom all that counts is politics fault lines he identifi ed. But, he Change that would take place in port of peace, reconciliation and respect for religious kids in their saint costumes es, not only Vatican structures, operation to rebuild this ravaged area. CRS has been (the quest for power) and econom- was alerting us, in 1993, to the world politics after the wars of late liberty. to [email protected] and they but entrenched bad ideas behind serving in Gaza for more than 50 years and is already ics (the quest for wealth). This new facts of life in world politics. modernity (the two 20th-century The Christian population in that ancient land could be published in the the Leonine Wall. developing transitional housing to help meet immedi- blindness leaves public offi cials And, he was urging both theorists world wars and the Cold War); next issue! George Weigel is distinguished ate needs along with other services to help families, contributes greatly to the peace and stability of the (who often share this materialist and statesmen to recalibrate their he accurately predicted what was and especially children, return to a normal way of life region. The Church has a rich legacy through its bias) terribly vulnerable to events thinking in order to manage the likely to unfold along what he senior fellow of the Ethics and The archdiocese is now on as soon as possible. education and health care services that foster respect whose origins they cannot grasp, tensions that would inevitably called Islam’s “bloody borders” if Public Policy Center in Washington, Instagram! You can fi nd us After years of for human dignity despite religious differences. Our or even imagine. arise along those fault lines. Islamists and jihadists went un- D.C. at @archokc. war and a vacuum challenge is to fi nd ways to support the Christian created by political people of that region so that they can continue to instability and the serve as a leaven and demonstrate that peace among Pope beatifi es Blessed Paul VI, the ‘great helmsman’ of Vatican II withdrawal of west- nations and peoples, regardless of religious differenc- Plus, don’t miss daily By Francis X. Rocca ern military troops, es, is possible. Catholic News Service ISIS has descended updates on Facebook, VATICAN CITY – Beatifying Blessed Paul VI with a vengeance Twitter and Instagram! at the concluding Mass of the Synod of Bishops across the Nineveh How to Help on the family, Pope Francis praised the late plain and is threat- pope as the “great helmsman” of the Second ening large sections Vatican Council and founder of the synod as of Syria and Iraq. To help displaced families in Iraq, Gaza and Syria well as a “humble and prophetic witness of love We have all heard with immediate needs, donate now to the CRS for Christ and his church.” with horror the re- emergency fund. ports of beheadings The pope spoke during a homily in St. Peter’s and crucifi xions, Online: http://emergencies.crs.org Square at a Mass for more than 30,000 people, women and chil- under a sunny sky on an unseasonably warm dren being raped, Call: 1 (877) 435-7277 from 7 a.m. to Noon CT. October day. kidnapped and sold “When we look to this great pope, this cou- into slavery. People By Mail: Mail your check or money order to: rageous Christian, this tireless apostle, we A tapestry of Blessed Paul VI hangs from the facade of are fl eeing their Catholic Relief Services cannot but say in the sight of God a word as St. Peter’s Basilica. P.O. Box 17090 homes in advance simple as it is heartfelt and important: thanks,” assassination attempt in the Philippines. Sister of this terrible Baltimore, MD 21297-0303 the pope said, drawing applause from the con- Photo Archbishop Coakley. Pedrini is the last surviving nun who attended scourge. gregation, which included retired Pope Ben- to Blessed Paul. edict, whom Blessed Paul made a cardinal in In his homily, Pope Francis did not explicitly 1977. mention “Humanae Vitae,” the single achieve- Sister Giacomina Pedrini carries relics of Blessed Paul Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar “Facing the advent of a secularized and ment for which Blessed Paul is best known VI during his beatification Mass. CNS photos/Paul hostile society, (Blessed Paul) could hold fast, today. Instead, the pope highlighted his prede- Haring. The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s offi cial calendar. with farsightedness and wisdom – and at times cessor’s work presiding over most of Vatican II church.” Nov. 2 – Mass, 9 a.m., St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Jones alone – to the helm of the barque of Peter,” and establishing the synod. Nov. 4 – Department Head Meeting, 10 a.m., Catholic Pastoral Center Pope Francis said, in a possible allusion to The pope quoted Blessed Paul’s statement The pope said the family synod demonstrated Nov. 4 – Finance Council Meeting, 2 p.m., Catholic Pastoral Center “Humanae Vitae,” the late pope’s 1968 encyc- that he intended the synod to survey the “signs that “Christians look to the future, God’s fu- Nov. 5 – School Mass, 10:30 a.m., Mount Saint Mary High School, OKC lical, which affi rmed Catholic teaching against of the times” in order to adapt to the “growing ture ... and respond courageously to whatever Nov. 5 – On-Air Interview 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Oklahoma Catholic Broadcasting Radiothon contraception amid widespread dissent. needs of our time and the changing conditions new challenges come our way.” Nov. 6 – School Visit, 10 a.m., Good Shepherd School at Mercy The pope pronounced the rite of beatifi cation of society.” “God is not afraid of new things,” Pope Fran- Nov. 6 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., Saint Francis De Sales Chapel at Catholic Pastoral Center at the start of the Mass. Then, Sister Giaco- Looking back on the two-week family syn- cis said. “That is why he is continually surpris- Nov. 8-13 – Fall Plenary Session of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Baltimore mina Pedrini, a member of the Sisters of Holy od, Pope Francis called it a “great experience,” ing us, opening our hearts and guiding us in Nov. 14 – School Mass and Classroom Visits, Sacred Heart School, OKC Child Mary, carried up a relic: a bloodstained whose members had “felt the power of the Holy unexpected ways. He renews us; he constantly Nov. 16 – Marriage Anniversary Mass, 3 p.m., Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, OKC vest Blessed Paul was wearing during a 1970 Spirit who constantly guides and renews the makes us new.” 4 November 2, 2014 Commentary Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Vocations November 2, 2014 5 How God talks back National Vocation Awareness Week Over the years, I’ve walked many thinking. Not only that, but God Calls Catholics to greater prayer in support of vocations young people through their fi rst will start directing our attention Meet Our steps of personal faith. I tell them to particular verses and passages, By The Sooner Catholic Staff A 2012 study, “Consideration of Priesthood Carole Brown that Jesus wants to have a per- and by this means he will answer Sisters The Catholic Church in the United States and Religious Life Among Never-Married U.S. Director of New sonal relationship with them, and the questions we are putting to will celebrate National Vocation Awareness Catholics,” conducted by the Georgetown Evangelization I hint at the enormous treasury of him in prayer. Week, Nov. 2-8. This observance, sponsored Universi- ty-based gifts found in the church that he We learn through experience This is part of a series to intro- by the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Clergy, wants to give them. But like any what it says in Hebrews 4:12, duce the religious sisters of the Consecrated Life and Vocations, is a special personal relationship, our friend- “Indeed, the word of God is living Most Reverend Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. time for parishes in the United States to fos- ship with the Lord requires com- and effective, sharper than any A third possibility is to choose ter a culture of vocations for the priesthood, Paul S. Coakley The sisters serve in Oklahoma. munication. They often wonder, in two-edged sword, penetrating even a scriptural meditation book with diaconate and consecrated life. Archbishop of Oklahoma City what sense is there communica- between soul and spirit, joints and the passages already chosen. (My Sister Teresa Chau Tran “A person’s particular vocation is at the Publisher tion, if the Lord doesn’t talk back? marrow, and able to discern refl ec- personal favorite for beginners is service of the whole Church and helps the Well, he does, actually! The tions and thoughts of the heart.” “My Meditation on the Gospel;” for individual person grow in holiness while ad- “Catechism of the Catholic Church So, how do we create the space What community do you belong Diane Clay seasoned disciples, I recommend vancing toward full union with God in Heav- 2653” teaches us about the per- for this dialogue to happen? First, to? I belong to the community of “My Meditations on St Paul.” Both en,” said Father Stephen Hamilton, director Editor sonal dialogue that each of us can the Discalced Carmelite Monastery of St. Jo- seph, Piedmont. of the Offi ce of Vocations for the Archdiocese have with the Lord. of Oklahoma City. “In recent years, we have Brianna Osborne The Church “forcefully and been seeking to create a culture of vocations Cen- ter for Managing Editor specially exhorts all the Christian What is your ministry in the Archdiocese of Okla- Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA), homa City? My ministry is to pray for the needs throughout the archdiocese. That culture faithful … to learn ‘the surpass- can’t simply be a slogan. Rather, it must fi nd highlighted the role community encourage- of the world, the church and the peoples; partic- ment plays in the discernment process. (Full Cara Koenig ing knowledge of Jesus Christ’ root in the daily life of our parishes, and most (Phil 3:8) by frequent reading of ularly for the needs of this archdiocese. study: www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teach- Photo Editor especially in the midst of family life in the the divine Scriptures. … Let them home.” ings/vocations/survey-of-youth-and-young- When and at what age did you enter the con- remember, however, that prayer Pope Francis, in his November 2013 apos- adults-on-vocations.cfm.) vent? I entered the convent on March 7, 1981, should accompany the reading of tolic exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, under- “The number three seems to be critical Volume 36, Number 21 at age 21. Sacred Scripture, so that a dia- lined the continued need to build a culture of in making a difference in the life of some- Sooner Catholic Newspaper logue takes place between God and vocations. one contemplating a vocation,” said Father When did you take your fi nal vows? I made my 7501 Northwest Expressway man. For ‘we speak to him when Shawn McKnight, USCCB’s executive direc- we pray; we listen to him when we fi nal vows in October 1986. tor of Clergy, Consecrated Life and Voca- Oklahoma City, OK 73132 read the divine oracles.” tions. “When three or more people encourage (405) 721-1810 A dialogue with God might start When and how did you fi rst discern a call to the someone to consider a religious vocation, he Fax: (405) 721-5210 off feeling like a monologue. We religious life? As a young child I knew prayer or she is far more likely to take serious steps Email: [email protected] wonder if we are just talking to was important when I was asked by my own toward answering that call.” Mailing Address: ourselves — it can feel like our mother to pray for her. Secondly, I saw a priest Father John Guthrie, associate director prayers bounce off the ceiling and fi nd some time — maybe 10 or 20 who was at prayer alone in church. P.O. Box 32180 are published by Confraternity of of Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations, come back on our head. Is anyone minutes a day that you can fi nd adds that National Vocation Awareness Week Oklahoma City, OK 73123 the Precious Blood.) up there listening? some quiet headspace. It may be What has surprised you the most in your vo- Finally, keep a notebook. Take should also focus on communities that are The truth is that in the early before everyone else gets up or cation? The most surprising part of my life is underrepresented among religious vocations note when a verse or a phrase hits Visit us online at stages of our relationship with the after they’ve gone to bed. It might how the life of a contemplative cloistered nun, today, especially Hispanics. you in a new way. Personally, I like www.soonercatholic.org Lord, we must train our spiritual have to be coordinated with a seemingly living apart from the outside world, “While numbers of U.S. Hispanics pursuing to write a letter to Jesus, share my senses, so that we don’t miss what spouse. has been the center of all things. One becomes religious vocations are picking up, they still life with him, and then take notice God might be saying to us. (He- Second, pick a system. One an- so close to other people, to the church and the lag behind the overall demographic trends,” Visit the Archdiocsan website with him of how he seems to reply brews 5:14) cient method is called Lectio Divi- whole of the cosmos to the point of intimately said Father Guthrie. “Fifty-four percent of at www.archokc.org to me through the passage provid- The most valuable discipline na — divine reading. The Offi ce of sharing in their joys and sorrows. U.S. Catholics under the age of 25 are His- ed by whatever “system” I’m using. for training the spiritual senses New Evangelization has prepared panic, yet only 15 percent of students in I’ve been astonished at times by The Sooner Catholic and becoming sensitive to the a Lectio resource for beginners, What is the most fulfi lling part of your vocation? major seminaries are Hispanic, and many of (USPS 066-910) is published Lord’s communication is to make containing about 70 scriptures to the precision with which the Lord The most fulfi lling part is to be the sign of God’s these were born in other countries. To reach biweekly except for once in July a regular habit of reading Sacred help you get started, along with a is able to speak into my life. presence, love and fi delity. this untapped potential, the Church must do That is one concrete way that and twice in December by Scripture. The more God’s word series of steps for how to meditate far more to engage and support young people gets into our mind, the more we fruitfully. Another method would God talks back. There are, of What is your advice to young women who are in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. in these communities.” learn God’s perspective on things, be to take the Mass readings for course, additional skills to train the process of discerning their vocation? Observance of Vocation Awareness Week what he says and how he says it. the day, and use the same lectio the senses. But, this is the fi rst My advice is to take a risk with God; be in love began in 1976 when the U.S. bishops des- The newspaper is not responsible The supernatural power of God’s pattern to prayerfully meditate on step in learning to dialogue with and remain in love with God. God will not fail ignated the 28th Sunday of the year for the for unsolicited material. word begins to work on our own them. God. you. celebration. It was later moved to Feast of the Copyright © 2014 Sooner Catholic Baptism of the Lord in January. Last year, About my community: We live out our life wholly after extensive consultation, the Committee Subscription rate: $20 per year focused on God and prayer for others. This life “The fraternal life and fervor of the commu- on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations of prayer brings personal fulfi llment and there is moved the observance of National Vocation for all who are not members of the nity can awaken in the young a desire to con- New monument dedicated at no greater fulfi llment in life than being at home secrate themselves completely to God and to Awareness Week to November to engage Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. with God, with others and with nature. My fi rst preaching of the Gospel. This is particularly Catholic schools and colleges more effectively Periodical postage paid at All Saints School, Norman thoughts in the morning are of God, the day true if such a living community prays insis- in this effort. Oklahoma City, OK 73125. passes with punctuations of prayer, reading, A Ten Commandments/Beatitudes monu- tently for vocations and courageously pro- More resources are available online at ment donated to All Saints Catholic School in works and recreation. The last act of the day is poses to its young people the path of special www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/voca- POSTMASTER: Send address Norman by the Knights of Columbus Councils of thanksgiving to God for his creation. consecration,” Pope Francis wrote. tions/national-vocation-awareness-week.cfm. changes to the Sooner Catholic, from Saint Mark’s in Norman, Saint Joseph’s P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, in Norman, Saint Thomas More University OK 73123. Parish in Norman, St. Andrew’s in Moore and Prayer for Vocations Our Lady of Victory in Purcell was dedicated Oct. 15. Fr. Robert Wood dedicated the monu- God our Father, we thank you for ment as well as a Rosary Garden recently as- calling men and women to serve sembled by All Saints Girl Scout Troop 3208. in your Son’s Kingdom as priests, Photo provided. deacons, and consecrated per- sons. Send your Holy Spirit to help others to respond generously and courageously to your call. May our community of faith sup- port vocations of sacrifi cial love in our youth and young adults. The Sooner Catholic Through our Lord Jesus Christ, is supported through the who lives and reigns with you in Archdiocesan Development Fund. the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. 6 November 2, 2014 Local Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Local November 2, 2014 7 Women’s conference discusses Mary as ‘one of us’ The Heart of the Matter By Anamaría Scaperlanda Biddick During the religious panel, when For the Sooner Catholic asked about how we can better By Carole Brown On Saturday, Oct. 18, women transmit the faith to the youth, Director of New Evangelization Father Wolf said that we need to from across Oklahoma gathered The Bible tells us that Jesus teach them they belong to a place at Saint Eugene Catholic Church died once for all, as a sacrifi ce for and that their contributions to for the Archdiocesan Council of our sins. The Catholic Mass is the that place are important. Growing Catholic Women Conference. The place where Christ’s offering of up on a farm, Father Wolf knew day, centered on Mary, included himself continues. that his work was needed and prayer, speakers, a musical tribute meant something. It contributed to Sometimes non-Catholics mis- to Mary and vendors. his family and the community. understand what is happening Mary Ann Schmitt, ACCW Jamie Biller contributed to the and accuse Catholics of “sacrifi c- president and Saint Francis pa- conference with her musical tal- ing Jesus over and over again.” rishioner, said the group exists to ents. She sang original and tra- This is not the Catholic under- work for peace. It helps support ditional songs in honor of Mary, standing of the Mass. Cross International, Good Shep- interspersed with her own refl ec- The Mass makes present again herd School and Catholic Relief tions, including her experience the one sacrifi ce of Christ. Jesus Services. with four miscarriages. gave us the Mass so that he could After opening prayers that “This,” she said, “brought me be with us always, every single included Stations of the Cross, closer to Mary, who saw her son day of history. And because he is keynote speaker Sister Catherine crucifi ed. But she was there to wit- eternal, he is not bound by time Vincie, R.S.H.M., spoke of histor- ness Christ’s victory over death.” in the same way that we are. ical changes in how the Church Biller received inspiration from During Mass, the Last Supper, views Mary. Mary, she said, is Father Stanley Rother and her at Calvary, and the Resurrection often viewed as almost divine, but own mother, Kathy Biller, who just are “transported to us in time.” this does a disservice to Mary, who celebrated the 35th anniversary When we go to Mass, we are not was human. Instead, she said, we of the rosary group she founded sacrifi cing Jesus “again,” but can regard Mary as a model. at Saint John Nepomuk in Yukon. rather the same event that took “Mary, by her ‘yes’ to God, The musician’s sister, Kerri Jones, place nearly two millennia ago is There’s an app for that! Access Catholic movie reviews, daily readings, digital became a willing partner in the attended along with her niece, Sar- made present to us now! saving work of incarnation, not by rosary and more with the Archdiocese of Oklahoma ah Warmker. City’s new app, in the App Store or Google Play. going above us, but going ahead Warmker, from St. Mark’s, at- of us,” she said. “We, like her, are Women from across the archdiocese gathered at this year’s Archdiocesan Council of tended for the fi rst time. called to respond with all of our Catholic Women Conference, which included prayer, a religious panel and a vendor “It has been really nice to spend fair. Photos Anamaría Scaperlanda Biddick. The Dorothy Day Center – A holy place inspired by God being to God’s call for disciple- the day with my grandmother and ship.” spoke about seeing Mary in the found Father Wolf’s focus particu- aunts who are all such strong “The rich and poor have this in common. The Lord is the maker of them all” -Proverbs 22:22 Rachel Kretchmar, a parishio- immigrant and refugee. larly edifying. leaders in their own faith commu- ner at Saint Francis in Oklahoma “To follow in the footsteps with “I loved hearing Father Wolf talk nities,” she said. “All the women By Monica Knudsen City, who attended with her sister Mary is to follow in footsteps in about immigration earlier and Fa- in my family have unique ways of For the Sooner Catholic and mother-in-law, said, “Learning immigrant life,” he said, pointing ther Pruett talk about Our Lady of contributing with their strengths An elderly man who no longer drives, a single how the view of Mary has changed out that Mary was both an immi- Guadalupe,” she said. “Both em- and interests.” mother who rides the bus two hours to visit a was interesting.” grant and refugee. phasize coming together in mercy Anamaría Scaperlanda Biddick food pantry, and a terminally ill husband of a Another high point was featured Attendee Reina Maria from Saint and compassion, which is some- is a freelance writer for the Sooner low income homebound couple can’t always speaker Father Donald Wolf, who Thomas More parish in Norman thing we really need today.” Catholic. access services with weekday hours. So, every day, volunteers from the Dorothy Day Center Family panel discusses sacrifi ce, synod and the domestic Church hunger ministry bring groceries to the working poor and those who would not otherwise be By Annamarie Duty spiring to me,” said St. Gregory’s For more information about up- able to access assistance. For the Sooner Catholic University sophomore Darian En- coming events hosted by the Offi ce On Nov.6, FIDE will host Cara “They see God in every person who asks us Koenig, Board Member for the glish, vice president of St.Gregory’s of Faith Integration, Development In celebration of the recent Ex- Father Stanley Rother Guild. for food,” said Marcus Evans, director of the Pro-Life Team. “It made me realize traordinary Synod of Bishops, the and Evangelization (FIDE) at St. Koenig will give a presentation center and also a volunteer. Offi ce of Faith Integration, Devel- how to accept God’s plan for the Gregory’s University, contact Mar- about Father Rother and his The Dorothy Day Center is a community opment and Evangelization (FIDE) creation of the family rather than vin Bennett at mdbennett@stgreg- cause for canonization. The pre- project and part of Saint Charles Borromeo’s at St. Gregory’s University host- the world’s false modern idea of orys.edu or (405) 878-5352. sentation will be in the Shawnee Social Ministry Program in Oklahoma City. The family planning.” Community Room on the cam- ed a panel discussion, featuring Annamarie Duty is a junior all-volunteer workforce, from every walk of life faculty members and pus of St. Gregory’s University and many faiths, makes a monthly average of theology, philosophy and history at 7 p.m. For more information, moderated by Father 350 deliveries to about 1,000 people, of which student at St. Gregory’s University, contact Marvin Bennett at (405) Simeon Spitz, O.S.B. 400 are children. For nine years, by obtaining and a freelance writer for the Soon- 878-5352. The panel discussed food from the Regional Food Bank and private family through the lens er Catholic. food and monetary donations, the center has of Saint John Paul II’s provided a lifeline for more than 100,000 peo- Left, a volunteer sacks food. Photo provided. Right, Bob Waldrop with Marcus Evans, director of the Dorothy Day Apostolic Exhortation, ple in need. Center. Photo Sooner Catholic. “Familiaris Consortio.” Volunteers are always needed, especially at through Saint Charles’ Holiday Program; with Volunteers also can participate in regular The discussion sought Thanksgiving and Christmas. During these recipients referred to the parish Social Ministry to supplement the syn- times, an additional 150 households receive Saturday deliveries, coordinated by Bob Wal- od on the family called frozen turkeys and holiday meal groceries Board by local charities, the parish offi ce and drop of Catholic Worker House, with grocery by Pope Francis. individuals. sacking from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 20 and The faculty panel On Friday, Nov. 14, at 9 a.m., volunteers are 21, and delivery beginning at 9 a.m. on Nov. was held Oct. 7 in the Shawnee Marcel Brown, assistant pro- needed at Aldi’s grocery at Northwest Express- 22. Community Room at St. Gregory’s fessor of humanities, director of way and Rockwell Avenue to load frozen tur- One of the center’s elderly food recipients University. The discussion was at- The Academic Success Center and keys and non-perishables for the center. Bud- said, “We are blessed by the best!” tended by many students, parents coordinator of First-Year Experi- dy’s Produce provides fresh vegetables at the and community members from the ence at St. Gregory’s said when center to be unloaded and sacked. The center’s The Dorothy Day Center is locat- neighboring St. Benedict’s parish he spoke to students and oth- potluck dinner begins at 6 p.m. at the church, ed at 4909 N State in OKC. Volun- er attendees afterwards, “Many in Shawnee. 5024 N Grove, OKC, launching an evening of teers needed! For information and A selection of faculty mem- remarked on the theme of sacri- sacking groceries. bers and their spouses spoke on fi ce and how the midnight call to upcoming opportunities, go online Members of the faculty panel are, from left to right, Manuela Meloche; Richard On Nov. 15, volunteers arrive at 8:30 a.m. to the importance of the domestic solicitude for a child in need offers help food recipients receive their groceries and to www.thedorothydaycenter.com, Meloche, assistant professor of the Department of Philosophy and Theology; Marlene Church as well as the different one very clear picture of it. If this a frozen turkey, packed just for them. The ben- visit the center’s Facebook page or Brown; Marcel Brown, assistant professor of humanities, director of The Academic sacrifi ces required to live the call had been their most memorable efi ts for volunteers are fellowship, fulfi llment, check the church bulletin. to marriage. take-away, I think that would be Success Center and coordinator of First-Year Experience; and Fr. Boniface Copelin, new friends, the joy of giving and establishing “The panel discussion was in- fi tting.” O.S.B., chairman of the Department of Philosophy and Theology. Photo provided. traditions. 8 November 2, 2014 Across the Archdiocese Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Across the Archdiocese November 2, 2014 9 Forming consciences for faithful citizenship Veterans fi nd help with Operation Homefront The U.S. bishops’ refl ection on Catholic teaching and political life Veterans Day is Nov. 11 By Carol Herrick ma City, the resources we found From the United States Confer- and to civility. In public life, it is Operation Homefront provided us with more help from ence of Catholic Bishops, important to practice the virtues of Ricky Palacios is a veteran of other resources.” As a nation, we share many justice and charity that are at the the U.S. Army with nearly seven Operation Homefront was able blessings and strengths, including core of our tradition. We should years of service. The Army Spe- to provide the Palacios family with a tradition of religious freedom work with others in a variety of cialist (E-4) entered service in San lodging at a local La Quinta for and political participation. How- ways to advance our moral princi- Antonio and had tours in Iraq and several days and provide gas. Ad- ever, as a people, we face serious ples. Kuwait. Ricky was discharged in ditionally, the Oklahoma City fi eld challenges that are clearly political In light of these principles and September 2006 and is receiving offi ce was able to provide diapers and also profoundly moral. the blessings we share as part of VA disability. for Ricky’s infant This statement highlights the a free and democratic nation, we On a recent move daughter. Sup- role of the Church in the formation bishops vigorously repeat our call to Moore, Palacios Veterans Day Event portive Services for The 4th Degree Knights of of conscience, and the correspond- for a renewed kind of politics: found himself in Veteran Families Columbus Council 11909, ing moral responsibility of each  Focused more on moral prin- need of assistance (SSVF) provided from Holy Family Parish Catholic to hear, receive and act ciples than on the latest polls; on his fi rst day in additional lodging in Lawton, will provide a upon the Church’s teaching in the  Focused more on the needs of Oklahoma. Pala- and other help be- Color Guard for a wreath lifelong task of forming his or her the weak than on benefi ts for the cios, his wife and fore the family was Polling worker Kenesha Thompson, 21, of Washington, holds up “I voted” stick- laying ceremony in honor own conscience. With this foun- strong; infant daughter provided housing dation, Catholics are better able ers at a polling place in the hall of the Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine in of our Veterans at the (Left to right) Lou Falsetti and Peter Pembroke of Knights of Columbus 4th De- Focused more on pursuit of needed a place to by the U.S. Depart- gree Assembly 848 present a check to Nicole Wright, Oklahoma City community to evaluate policy positions, party Washington. CNS photo/Nancy Phelan Wiechec.  Sunset Memorial Gardens the common good than on de- stay, so he started ment of Housing liaison with Operation Homefront Southern Plains. Photo provided. platforms and candidates’ prom- Cemetery at 2 p.m. on life in light of fundamental moral political process but should not be his search for help and Urban Devel- ises and actions in light of the mands of narrow interests. Nov.11. principles is an essential duty for used. We welcome dialogue with at the local Veter- opment (HUD). Gospel and the moral and social This kind of political participa- every Catholic and all people of political leaders and candidates; ans Affairs offi ce Palacios said he teaching of the Church in order to tion refl ects the social teaching of good will. we seek to engage and persuade our Church and the best traditions and was referred to has applied with help build a better world. Operation Homefront. The Church is involved in the public offi cials. Events and “pho- of our nation. Operation Homefront’s emergency Building a world of respect for “I wasn’t expecting to get help assistance for help with his car political process, but is not parti- to-ops” cannot substitute for seri- human life and dignity, where right away and thought it would payment and insurance. san. The Church cannot champion ous dialogue. justice and peace prevail, requires For the bishops’ full statement be a long drawn out process. I was To assist the Operation Home- This organization provides direct services to alleviate a military any candidate or party. Our cause The Church is principled, but more than just political commit- and further resources, go on- surprised how quickly the process front offi ce in Lawton, the Knights family’s or individual’s actual/complete emergency fi nancial bur- ment. Individuals, families, busi- is the defense of human life and not ideological. We cannot com- line to www.usccb.org. happened,” Palacios said. “Starting of Columbus donated $1,000. den as well as counseling and/or recovery support. nesses, community organizations dignity and the protection of the promise basic principles or moral out is diffi cult, especially if you Palacios’s advice? “Don’t hesitate and governments all have a role weak and vulnerable. teaching. We are committed to don’t know there are organizations to ask. Even if you aren’t an Op- Toll-free: 1 (866) 316-9170 to play. Participation in political The Church is engaged in the clarity about our moral teaching that can help you. Once you learn, eration Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Oper- E-mail: [email protected] Online: www.operationhomefront.net there are several that can help. ation Enduring Freedom (OEF) or If an organization can’t help you, New Dawn service member, there El Reno’s Sacred Heart adds eighth grade they will then send you to some- are still resources out there that one else that can help. In Oklaho- you can utilize.” By Sally Linhart lauded the education committee For the Sooner Catholic and the school offi ce for their hard For the fi rst time since its re- work in implementing suggestions opening in 1995, Sacred Heart and helping raise money to sup- Catholic School in El Reno in- port the parish school. ‘Cemetery Sunday’ is Nov. 2 cludes an eighth grade class. “I continue to be surprised at With a record 174 students en- the amount of money we are able A reminder to all parishioners rolled, up from 152 last year, the to raise, and by the participation Rev. Mark Mason, pastor at Sa- of Catholics in our community,” Since 1978, the fi rst Sunday in November has been designated as cred Heart, attributes the growth Mason said. “Cemetery Sunday.” to an excellent support system Additionally, Mason gave high This day is a special day of faith for Catholic families to prayerful- from parishioners and the El Reno praise to the staff at the school. community. “We have a very strong principal ly remember their deceased loved ones by visiting cemeteries. This “Adding the eighth grade class and an excellent teaching staff year, “All Souls Day” falls on the same day. was just the next logical step to here at Sacred Heart.” Although Resurrection Cemetery near the Catholic Pastoral Center complete our school, so we are Enrollment at Sacred Heart has on NW Expressway will not hold its customary All Souls’ Day Mass, very excited,” Father Mason said. fl uctuated throughout the past 19 staff members invite parishioners to visit the cemetery Sunday in Four years ago when Mason years. Initially, the school only of- remembrance of those who have gone before. came to the parish, total enroll- fered prekindergarten and kinder- “Cemetery Sunday also is a time to refl ect on our own mortality ment was at 89 students. He garten, and throughout the years and to remind us that our spiritual life is eternal,” Christina Ford, saw expansion and reduction. general manager, Resurrection Cemetery. As of 2008, they offered classes through the fi fth grade. Beginning three years ago, they All Saints added one grade each year, and now have classes from pre-kinder- continued from page 1 everyone who died with the sign of faith. All 3:15, 1 Pet 1:7. Additionally, this inspired word garten through the eighth grade. Souls Day (Nov. 2) are days to remind Cath- Saints Day is the day we honor them all. The of God appears in 2 Maac 45-46: “It is there- Thirteen of those students make olics of the Church’s three components: the saints encourage us to become better Chris- fore a holy and wholesome thought to pray for up the eighth grade class, with the Church Triumphant in Heaven, the Church tians by the example of their lives of holiness. the dead, that they may be loosed from sins.” prekindergarten, kindergarten, At left, eighth grader Christian Rosas on the fi rst day of school. Top, Sacred Suffering in Purgatory, and the Church Mili- All Souls Day, Nov. 2, the day after All Saints We, the Church Militant, should pray for Heart’s eighth grade. Bottom, Sacred Heart in El Reno opened the year with 174 fi rst grade and second grade class- tant on earth. Day, is about those who are in Purgatory and the souls in Purgatory. We cannot know their students, the most it has had since its re-opening in 1995. Photos provided. es all at capacity. All Saints Day is believed to have been start- are known as the Church Suffering. The Cate- names, but Our Blessed Mother has encour- With the recent addition to the to play sports with El Reno middle enriching.” ed by Pope Gregory III (731-741) as a day to chism of the Catholic Church teaches: “All who aged us to pray for those poor souls as many die in God’s grace and friendship, but still im- school, comes the accrual of two schools. Some of those sports in- Sine added that a lot of the honor the saints, some of whom were martyrs. have no one to pray for them. Praying for souls perfectly purifi ed, are indeed assured of their new teachers and growth of the clude football, girls volleyball and younger children look up to the All Souls Day began about 300 years later by should be a part of our daily prayer life. eternal salvation; but after death they undergo athletic program. Archery now will boys basketball. eighth graders. Abbot Odo of Cluny (a Benedictine abbey in All Saints Day is a holy day of obligation un- France), who is a saint. purifi cation, so as to achieve the holiness nec- be included in the physical edu- Mary Sine, the eighth grade “Sacred Heart is a very special less it falls on a Saturday or Monday. Recently, the church canonized Pope John essary to enter the joy of heaven.” (CCC 1030). cation classes along with other homeroom teacher, is in her third place, and to be able to have the This year, All Saints Day is not a day of ob- Paul II and Pope John XXIII as saints. All The Catechism also states: “The Church sports available to Sacred Heart year of teaching at Sacred Heart. children complete their education Saints Day recognizes all the saints in Heaven, gives the name Purgatory to this fi nal purifi ca- ligation in the archdiocese as it falls on Satur- students. “This is a dream come true for up to the eighth grade in a Cath- not just those canonized. Saints may include tion of the elect ... The Church formulated her day. Catholics are nonetheless encouraged to The school has a cooperative us, adding the eighth grade class olic environment is great. We are some of our relatives, priests, monks and doctrine of faith on Purgatory especially at the attend Mass on Saturday. All Souls Day is not agreement with El Reno public just makes the school feel com- very blessed.” nuns, or even popes. Councils of Florence and Trent. The tradition a holy day of obligation. schools that allows the seventh plete. To be able to have a full Sally Linhart is a freelance writer Because the process of canonization is long of the Church, by reference to certain text of Ted King is a freelance writer for the Sooner grade and eighth grade students elementary and middle school is so for the Sooner Catholic. and meticulous, the Church cannot recognize Scripture, speaks of a cleansing fi re.” 1 Cor Catholic. 10 November 2, 2014 Reviews Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Local November 2, 2014 11 “The Book of Life” tackles Day of the Dead Saint John Nepomuk Mission 2014: Handing on the faith By J.E. Helm desire to learn how to share my faith.” By Joseph McAleer Xibalba longs to escape his realm. So he For the Sooner Catholic Air Force Master Sgt. Kristie Chung attended Catholic News Service makes a wager with his estranged wife, the the mission because she looks “for any oppor- NEW YORK – Who knew the Day of the Dead goddess La Muerte (voice of Kate del Castillo), This year’s Saint John Nepomuk Mission tunity to get stronger in the faith.” could be so much fun? The Mexican method of overseer of the heaven-like Land of the Remem- featured both a series of evening sessions for This will be Chung’s second year as an RCIA observing All Souls’ Day, Nov. 2, is the back- bered. The bet centers on Maria. If she chooses all parish members as well as a Saturday con- sponsor at St. John’s. drop for “The Book of Life” (Fox), an entertain- Joaquin as her mate, La Muerte will, reluctant- ference for catechists. The program was spon- Dorothy Weaver Jeffreys attended the mis- ing and visually stunning 3-D animated fi lm. ly, swap positions with Xibalba. sored by a grant from the Catholic Foundation sion from Saint Martin of Tours Parish in Traditionally on this feast day, families visit Since Xibalba has stacked the deck in favor of Oklahoma. Forney, Texas. Jeffries grew up in Yukon and cemeteries to place gifts by the gravesides of of Joaquin, things look bad for La Muerte and Featured speaker for all sessions was Pet- was visiting a friend here who invited her to the their departed loved ones in a spirit of remem- Manolo. But several twists and turns are in roc Willey, professor of theology at Francis- mission. She said she had been “questioning brance. Although the practice is Aztec in origin, store as the action shifts back and forth among can University in Steubenville, Ohio. In 2012, how much I know” and bought the CCC about its intentions correspond with Catholic teach- the three worlds. Willey was appointed by Pope Benedict XVI a year ago as a way to grow in her faith. ing, which encourages prayer for the souls of Although “The Book of Life” is a fantasy and as Consultor for the Pontifi cal Council for the Ann Cook’s father, Jerry Stang, a fi rst time the deceased. does not espouse a particular religion, it does Promotion of the New Evangelization. Professor RCIA sponsor at St. John’s, said, like many In popular culture, the Day of the Dead has include among hundreds of background char- Willey’s area of emphasis is catechesis, and he others, he feels a need to nurture his faith. He often morphed into a Halloween-like party with acters a (presumably Catholic) priest and a trio is considered a leading authority on the Cate- CNS photo/Fox. realized “I haven’t had catechism since I was multicolored skulls and imagery bordering of nuns. Their depiction is, however, perfectly chism of the Catholic Church (CCC). 13!” on the diabolical. Fortunately, this is not the love with the same woman, Maria (voice of Zoe respectful. Evening sessions at St. John’s Mission, titled Saturday’s all day session, titled “A Day for case in “The Book of Life.” Instead, director Saldana), since childhood. Parents should be advised that, while the “Handing on the Faith,” were held Thursday Catechists,” was a special opportunity for those and co-writer (with Douglas Langdale) Jorge R. Manolo is a reluctant bullfi ghter, forced into tone is light and the action slapstick, there through Saturday, Oct. 16-18. On Thursday, formally involved in catechesis as religious ed- Gutierrez uses the observance to highlight the the ring to uphold his family’s proud tradition. are several dark moments which may frighten Willey spoke about evangelization, stating that ucation instructors or RCIA sponsors or direc- enduring bonds of family. A gentle, sensitive soul, Manolo would rather younger viewers. “God’s greatest gift to us is the mission of shar- ing the Gospel.” tors. Yes, dancing skeletons abound, and there are make beautiful music with his guitar – and In the end, Catholic moviegoers will concur He explained that people sometimes fail to Carole Brown, director of the Offi ce of New mythological aspects to the plot that might call with Maria. with the script’s lesson about honoring the share their Catholic faith with others because Evangelization for the Archdiocese of Oklaho- for discussion with impressionable youngsters. Joaquin, on the other hand, is a puffed-up dearly departed: “As long as we remember, they Petroc Willey, featured speaker at Saint John’s parish “we think we don’t know enough.” His solution ma City, spoke about “Kerygmatic Proclama- But this is, in essence, a harmless fairy tale. macho soldier, struggling to live up to his own are always with us.” mission, is a professor of theology at Franciscan Uni- to this problem is to rely on the CCC. tion,” the core message of the Christian faith At its core, “The Book of Life” is a love story, family line of fi erce warriors. The fi lm contains nonscriptural religious versity in Steubenville. Photo J.E. Helm. “If someone would ask us a question and we all believers are called to proclaim. told to schoolchildren on a museum visit by Unbeknownst to Manolo, Joaquin has a se- themes, some mildly scary sequences, occa- would not know the answer,” Willey explained, Also on Saturday, Willey spoke on “20 Rea- Like Willey, Hooper feels that “the CCC is one of the institution’s guides, Mary Beth (voice cret weapon: a medal which makes him invin- sional bathroom humor and a few very mild “we should say to them, why don’t we look it sons and Ways for Using the CCC in Teach- one of the greatest gifts in the legacy of Pope of Christina Applegate). She uses wooden dolls cible. This charm was given to him by the god oaths in Spanish. The Catholic News Service up in the Catechism?” ing.” It is a hands-on approach to using the John Paul II.” that spring to life to enact her yarn. Xibalba (voice of Ron Perlman), the ruler of the classifi cation is A-II – adults and adolescents. In Friday’s evening session, Willey addressed Catechism as a departure point for Catholic Ann Cook summarized the experience of In the Mexican village of San Angel, best desolate Land of the Forgotten, a purgatory-like The Motion Picture Association of America rat- the specifi cs of how we should share the good instruction at every level. those in attendance at both the three-day mis- friends Manolo (voice of Diego Luna) and Joa- underworld populated by the spirits of those ing is PG – parental guidance suggested. Some news of the Gospel. And, on Saturday evening, Bryan Hooper, director of RCIA and Outreach sion and the program for catechists. quin (voice of Channing Tatum) have been in who have no one to pray for them. material may not be suitable for children. he provided practical ways for going about Ministries at Saint John Nepomuk Parish, said “I think it was an amazing opportunity and doing this. he found Willey to be “an exceptional lecturer” blessing to everyone who attended.” Stacks of Evidence: “Pope Pius XII and World War II: The Documented Truth” Ann Cook, coordinator for the parish mis- and that he enjoyed his method of teaching. J.E. Helm is a freelance writer for the Sooner sion, said hearing Willey speak helped “feed my “He always takes people to the Catechism.” Catholic. By J.E. Helm general, negative perception of Pope Pius XII For the Sooner Catholic as “anti-Semitic and a Nazi collaborator.” In “Pope Pius XII and World War II: The Docu- the introduction to “The Documented Truth,” mented Truth: A Compilation of International Krupp explains how a series of scholarly proj- Evidence Revealing the Wartime Acts of the ects “opened my eyes to a shocking reality.” Vatican” is yet another of the many books During and following World War II, the pope about Pope Pius XII. was held in high regard by “Jewish leaders, This one, as its title suggests, is an attempt Jewish organizations and many survivors who to set the record straight by presenting pages were aided by the Catholic Church.” Negative and pages of photocopied documents which publicity fostered by “Cold War Soviet animos- purport to show that Pius XII was maliciously ity” as well as “a fl urry of books” subsequently discredited by forces opposed to the pope, the worked to discredit Pope Pius XII, the papacy Pope Pius XII gives a blessing at the end of a radio message Sept. 1, 1943. CNS file photo. Church and religion in general. and the Church in general. The text is not a scholarly discussion, blend- Nevertheless, Krupp concluded after “almost death camps by the Church has never been ing partial quotes with commentary using two years of private research” that “the secret documented. block quotations to support its statements. actions of Cardinal Pacelli, and then as Pope Some accusingly point out that the Vatican Instead, the book shows actu- Pius XII, resulted in the orga- archives relating to Pius Xii and World War II al newspaper clippings, signed nized effort to save more Jews have yet to be opened to the public. The com- documents, photographs, letters “The secret actions of … than all the world’s political plete opening of the archives is, of course, a and transcripts of interviews, Pope Pius XII, resulted and religious leaders of the work in progress as there are more than 31 which are intended to stand on in the organized effort to period combined.” million documents from this era to be archived their own merits. The text is save more Jews than all Pave the Way’s website notes and catalogued before being released. In 2006, not organized into chapters; the the world’s political and that Krupp “is uniquely suited the archives up to February 1939 were opened. religious leaders of the book’s “contents” is a list of top- to bridge the gap between reli- No one attacks Roosevelt or Churchill for period combined.” Briefs ics around which the documents gions. Gary is the only Jewish not speaking out against the genocide of the are organized, for example, “Nazi man in history to be knighted Jews, yet both Britain and the United States Free health summits or by phone at (405) 605-2099. Funding for and a complete list of other retreat dates and Attitudes towards Pacelli, the by Pope John Paul II, raised in surely had superior military intelligence to the The Oklahoma Conference of Churches, in the events is provided by the American Public locations, call (877) HOPE 4 ME (467-3463) or Catholic Church, and Pope Pius rank by Pope Benedict XVI to Vatican, and both nations unquestionably had collaboration with the Oklahoma Health Equity Health Association. visit the international website at www.rachels- XII.” For purposes of this review, the Order of St. Gregory, and superior military forces with which to defend Campaign, the Oklahoma Public Health Associ- vineyard.org. selected documents (New York invested by permission of Her themselves. Also, it must be noted that Pius XII ation and the Interfaith Alliance of Oklahoma, Are you are suffering following an abortion? Times, Time Magazine) have Majesty Queen Elizabeth as is being judged against a standard of political will be convening two free health summits. Are you suffering following an abortion or Fr. Goins to lead Irish pilgrimage been traced to their original source and found an Offi cer Brother in the Anglican Order of St. outspokenness and activism established long The fi rst will be held in OKC on Monday, Dec. know someone who is? You are not alone. Fr. Jim Goins, St. Thomas More, Norman, to be accurate. John of Jerusalem.” after his reign by Saint John Paul II. 1, and the second summit will be in Tulsa on Experience the healing love of Jesus Christ will lead a pilgrimage to Ireland July 6-17, The book is a publication of Pave the Way “The Documented Truth” strains at trans- Thursday, Dec. 4. The OKC begins at 1:30 p.m. at a Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreat Dec. “The Documented Truth” is a starting point 2015. The trip is $4,099 per person, including Foundation, and this fourth edition was “com- parency. It invites readers to www.ptwf.org to for anyone interested in pursuing the historical at Francis Tuttle Career-Tech Center, Reno 5-7. The retreat offers a profound opportunity, airfare from OKC, four-star hotels, most meals piled and edited” by Gary L. Krupp, Pave the examine the “76,000 pages of documents.” The accuracy of the World War II era, and the book Campus. The Tulsa summit begins at 2 p.m. with a team of trained companions, therapists and more. Sites include Kylemore Abbey, St. Way’s founder and president. On its website, lower right hand corner of every page of the is an excellent counter to such works as “Hit- at the University of Oklahoma’s Schusterman and clergy, to experience God’s love, forgive- Patrick’s Cathedral, Dungaire Castle, Blarney Pave the Way describes itself as “a non-sectar- book shows the website where documents can ler’s Pope,” a work it specifi cally discredits. Center. The summits target our faith com- ness and compassion. Participation is strictly ian organization dedicated to achieving peace be downloaded. The introduction encourages Krupp himself recognizes the controversy munities and include information from com- confi dential. The retreat is sponsored by the Castle, Our Lady of Knock, Boyle Abbey, Ennis by closing the gap in tolerance, education “anyone with original documentary evidence, surrounding the issue. Examining history is munity-based providers representing health, archdiocesan Offi ce of Family Life. For more Cathedral, Killarney, Waterford, Dingle, Cliffs and the practical relations between religions either positive or negative, to please forward seldom a case of black and white. The New housing, food security, transportation, liter- information, call (405) 623-3844 or e-mail ra- of Moher and Galway. The $300 per person through cultural, technological and intellectual this information.” York Times quotes Krupp as saying “And I acy and education. Registration is required. [email protected]. The cost is $75 deposit is due before Feb. 1. Limited space exchanges.” Critics have nonetheless attacked Krupp for predict this: Historians are never going to solve Deadline is Nov. 21. Register online at http:// for meals, a private room and all retreat mate- available. Contact Melani Roewe at (405) 293- Gary Krupp is, surprisingly, a Jew raised in his so-called questionable scholarship, noting this whole problem. There will always be ques- okchurches.org/upcoming-events/together-for- rials. Payment plans and fi nancial assistance 2003 or visit www.unitours.com/client/RevGo- Queens, New York, who grew up sharing the that the fi gure of 860,000 Jews saved from tions.” health-faith-community-based-health-summit are available. For a description of the retreat insIreland.pdf. 12 November 2, 2014 Spanish Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Spanish November 2, 2014 13 Siguiendo los Pasos de Jesucristo en la Tierra Santa Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 A las orillas del Lago de Tiberíades: La Iglesia del Primado de Pedro Un grito urgente de Medio Oriente Por Pedro A. Moreno, OP, MRE pues, y subieron a la barca, pero aquella noche Director of Hispanic Ministry no pescaron nada. Al amanecer, Jesús esta- A principios de este mes el Papa Francisco profundamente empobrecida. La responsabil- tales. Nos re- En mi peregrinación a Tierra Santa, a menos ba parado en la orilla, pero los discípulos no convocó a sus nuncios papales (embajadores idad por el conflicto y el sufrimiento debe ser unimos con el de media milla de la Iglesia de la Multiplicación sabían que era él. Jesús les dijo: «Muchachos, acreditados ante la Santa Sede) situados en compartida ampliamente. Pero el número de Primer Ministro de los Panes y de los Peces, en el mismo con- ¿tienen algo que comer?» Le contestaron: el Medio Oriente para una reunión de emer- los no combatientes que sufrieron y murieron, y algunos miem- junto de los “siete manantiales” conocido como «Nada.» Entonces Jesús les dijo: «Echen la red gencia en el Vaticano. Se reunieron del 2 incluyendo mujeres y niños, es un recordato- bros selectos de Tabgha, y no muy lejos de la Iglesia de las Bie- a la derecha y encontrarán pesca.» Echaron la al 4 de octubre. Su propósito era discutir la rio de que la guerra es un malévolo flagelo su gabinete. Nos naventuranzas, se encuentra la Iglesia del Pri- red, y no tenían fuer zas para recogerla por la deteriorada situación en Medio Oriente, en que de manera desproporcionada impacta a reunimos con los mado de Pedro a orillas del Lago de Tiberíades. gran cantidad de peces. especial la situación de los cristianos en esa los inocentes. líderes de la Igle- Aquí el Padre Chapman celebró la Santa Misa “El discípulo al que Jesús amaba dijo a antigua tierra que vio nacer la fe cristiana. Tomará miles de millones de dólares y la co- sia Católica Cal- bajo los árboles frente a la Iglesia y predicó Simón Pedro: «Es el Señor.» Apenas Pedro oyó La población cristiana ha caído mucho en operación internacional para la reconstruc- dea y viajamos Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley sobre todo lo sucedido ahí. decir que era el Señor, se puso la ropa, pues años recientes como los cristianos han llevado ción de esta zona devastada. CRS ha estado con ellos para Esta pequeña Iglesia conmemora la tercera estaba sin nada, y se echó al agua. Los otros una parte desproporcionada de la carga en sirviendo en Gaza durante más de 50 años conocer a personas que están siendo alojadas aparición de Jesús resucitado a los apóstoles discípulos llegaron con la barca —de hecho, no una región plagada de conflictos y una ristra y ya está des- arrollando viviendas de tran- en parroquias y edificios sin terminar en toda que estaban pescando aquella mañana. Je- estaban lejos, a unos cien metros de la orilla; de crisis humanitarias. sición para ayudar a satisfac- la región. El alcance de la crisis es enorme. sucristo los guía a una pesca milagrosa y los arrastraban la red llena de peces. Al bajar a Tuve el privilegio de viajar a er la necesidad inmediata de Con el invierno acercándose la necesidad de “La guerra es un recibe con lo que hoy llamaríamos en Estado tierra encontraron fuego encendido, pescado Medio Oriente con Catholic Re- vivienda y la recuperación de vi- vienda adecuada es urgente. CRS se ha Unidos un “barbecue”, o sea barbacoa muy es- sobre las brasas y pan. Jesús les dijo: «Traigan lief Services, la agencia oficial malévolo fl agelo medios de mantener la vida, asociado a la iglesia local para satisfacer pecial de pescado acabadito de salir del agua. algunos de los pescados que acaban de sacar.» de la comunidad católica en que de manera junto con otros servicios para estas y otras necesidades. Pedro, después de vestirse apropiadamente, es Simón Pedro subió a la barca y sacó la red los Estados Unidos para ayuda ayudar a las familias, y espe- La petición que escuchamos repetido como desproporcionada el primero de salir al encuentro de Cristo a la llena con ciento cincuenta y tres pescados humanitaria internacional cialmente a los niños, a retor- un estribillo de nuestros hermanos obispos, orilla del lago aquella mañana. grandes. Y a pesar de que hubiera tantos, no y conocida por sus siglas en impacta a los ino- nar a una vida normal tan de Caritas Irak (la organización oficial de El Evangelio según San Juan, en su capítulo se rompió la red. inglés CRS, del 7 al 12 octubre. pronto como sea posible. ayuda católica en Irak), de los funcionarios centes.” 21, nos ofrece este relato tan signifi cativo y el El Padre Michael Chapman celebrando la Misa en el “Entonces Jesús les dijo: «Vengan a des- Visitamos Gaza, Jerusalén y la Después de años de guerra y el del go- bierno y de miles de cristianos que patio de enfrente de la Iglesia del Primado de Pedro. diálogo de perdón y la encomienda especial de ayunar». Ninguno de los discípulos se atrevió región Kurda de Irak. Nues- vacío creado por la inestabil- sufren y los yazidis que conocimos es simple- Noten en el fondo, detrás del Padre, la imagen de Jesús a Pedro Apóstol. a preguntarle quién era, pues sabían que era tro propósito fue observar, idad política y la retirada de mente esto: “No te olvides nosotros!” Pedro de rodillas ante Jesús. Foto Pedro Moreno. Pedro, como todos sabemos, negó conocer el Señor. Jesús se acercó, tomó el pan y se lo escuchar y aprender de los líderes locales de las tropas militares occidentales, ISIS ha de- Uno de los mayores peligros que podrían a Jesús tres veces el Viernes Santo, después redes llenos de pescados, que Cristo establece repartió. Lo mismo hizo con los pescados. Esta la iglesia, funcionarios gubernamentales y so- scendido con una venganza por la llanura de afectar trágicamente el futuro de Medio de haber jurado durante la Última Cena que en el amor, amor que triunfa sobre la debilidad fue la tercera vez que Jesús se manifestó a sus cios de la ayuda. Pero lo más importante, que Nínive y amenaza a grandes sectores de Siria Oriente es la indiferencia de los cristianos y jamás negaría al Señor. Pedro, avergonzado de Simón Pedro, el Primado de Pedro, durante discípulos después de resucitar de entre los estábamos allí para ponerle un rostro a esta e Irak. Todos hemos escuchado horrorizados occidentales. El Medio Oriente está en peligro y arrepentido, se fue a un lugar aparte para un desayuno a las orillas de un lago. muertos. Cuando terminaron de comer, Jesús tragedia humana y para demostrar la soli- los informes de decapitaciones y crucifixiones, de perder su población y testimonio cristiano. llorar amargamente su triple pecado. Alrededor de la piedra donde la tradición dijo a Simón Pedro: «Simón, hijo de Juan, ¿me daridad de la Iglesia en los Estados Unidos y mujeres y niños que son violados, secuestra- Debemos levantar nuestras voces en apoyo Después de su resurrección Nuestro Señor nos dice que el Señor encendió el fuego para amas más que éstos?» Contestó: «Sí, Señor, tú todos los estadounidenses con nuestros her- dos y vendidos como esclavos. Las personas de la paz, la reconciliación y el respeto a la Jesucristo inicia la reconciliación con Pedro. preparar el desayuno, y donde hablo con Pedro sabes que te quiero.» Jesús le dijo: «Apacienta manos y hermanas que, independientemente están huyendo de sus ho- gares antes de que libertad religiosa. La población cristiana en Por cada negación le pregunta a Simón Pedro, sobre el amor y su deber de apacentar ovejas y mis corderos.» Le preguntó por segunda vez: de su credo u origen étnico, están atrapados llegue este malévolo flagelo. Viajamos a Erbil esa antigua tierra contribuye en gran me- el primero entre los apóstoles, “¿Me amas?” corderos, es que se construyó esta pequeña y «Simón, hijo de Juan, ¿me amas?» Pedro volvió en una crisis de proporciones catastróficas. y Dohuk en la región del Kurdistán de Irak, dida a la paz y la estabilidad de la región. Y con cada respuesta afi rmativa de amor, signifi cativa Iglesia. Oremos por el Papa Fran- a contestar: «Sí, Señor, tú sabes que te quiero.» Actualmente un delicado alto al fuego se donde muchas de estas personas desplazadas La Iglesia tiene un rico legado a través de respuesta que borra por completo cada ne- cisco después de meditar sobre el relato bíblico Jesús le dijo: «Cuida de mis ovejas.» Insistió mantiene en Gaza. Pero después de 50 días han huido en busca de refugio. El gobierno sus servicios de educación y cuidado de la de bombardeo intenso, miles han quedado Kurdo en Erbil ha dado la bienvenida a los gación de aquel viernes, Nuestro Señor le de- de este evento… Jesús por tercera vez: «Simón Pedro, hijo de salud que fomenta el respeto a la dignidad lega autoridad a un humilde y frágil pescador, “Estaban reunidos Simón Pedro, Tomás el Juan, ¿me quieres?» Pedro se puso triste al ver sin hogar, sin medios de subsistencia y sin cristianos y yazidis, una secta hasta ahora humana a pesar de las diferencias religiosas. atención médica en lo que ya era una región desconocida para la mayoría de los occiden- Pedro Apóstol, sobre los miembros del rebaño Mellizo, Natanael, de Caná de Galilea, los hijos que Jesús le preguntaba por tercera vez si lo Nuestro reto es encontrar formas de apoyar de Cristo. del Zebedeo y otros dos discípulos. Simón quería y le contestó: «Señor, tú lo sabes todo, Fue aquí que en ambiente de pascua, y con Pedro les dijo: «Voy a pescar.» Contestaron: tú sabes que te quiero.» Entonces Jesús le dijo: Foro Asuntos de Vida: Eres una obra de arte la barca de Pedro al lado en el agua y con sus «Vamos también nosotros contigo.» Salieron, «Apacienta mis ovejas.” Por Anne McGuire Ahora piensa en un artista que Los artículos del Programa Res- o hacer pedidos impresos ya en El papa hace un llamado para que se logre la abolición de la pena de muerte Foro Asuntos de Vida se aleja de una gran obra de arte y petemos la Vida de 2014 y 2015 www.usccb.org/respectlife. Por Francis X. Rocca En este país los obispos de EE. admira su creación. exploran el tema del amor ilimita- Dios creó cuidadosamente a la iglesia no se excluye el recurso de la pena inmiscuidos en el secuestro de personas “para Catholic News Service UU. destinaron octubre como el Cuando Dios creó a cada uno do de Dios por nosotros y el valor cada uno de nosotros con dones, de muerte, si tal es el único medio de defend- transportarlas ilegalmente a centros de de- Mes Respetemos la Vida, lanzando de nosotros, lo hizo con precisión de cada vida humana. En “Relato talentos y habilidades específi cas CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — El papa Francis- er efectivamente vidas humanas en contra de tención en donde se practica la tortura”. el Programa Respetemos la Vida, y con un propósito, y mira a cada de una adopción de amor”, Jenny* para amar a los demás. Algunos co hizo un llamado para que se logre la abo- un agresor”; pero los avances modernos para El papa dijo que las penas criminales no se proteger a la sociedad de criminales peligrosos que se celebra con misas especia- uno de nosotros con un amor que escribe sobre el camino que ella y ejemplos de cómo el Papa Francis- lición de la pena de muerte como también de les deberían de aplicar a menores de edad y no se puede superar en intensidad su esposo atravesaron en su lucha signifi ca que “los casos en los cuales la pena les, liturgias, horas santas y otras co lo ha hecho se ilustran en un prisión de por vida; y denunció lo que él llamó que deberían también ser condonadas o lim- ni ternura. contra la infertilidad y la adopción capital aplicada al transgresor sea de absoluta iniciativas y los obispos llaman a video de un minuto en www.usccb. “populismo penal” mediante el cual se promete itadas para personas de mayor edad, que “en Además, el Señor nos invita a de su hijo, An- que se salvará a la sociedad de los problemas necesidad son muy raros, si no, prácticamente, los católicos y a todas las personas org/respectlife base a sus mismos errores pueden ofrecer una de buena voluntad de la nación a contemplarnos a nosotros mismos drew*. Los desafíos, castigando el crimen en lugar de buscar la inexistentes”. (Al posarse sobre lección para el resto de la sociedad. No apren- refl exionar sobre la santidad de la y a contemplarnos mutuamente las preocupaciones “Cada uno de no- justicia social. El papa dijo que, aunque en un número de la imagen en la demos solamente con las virtudes de los san- vida humana y a trabajar por su con la misma maravilla y asombro. y los miedos fueron sotros es una obra “Es imposible imaginar que los gobiernos de países se ha abolido formalmente la pena ca- parte superior de tos, sino que también aprendemos de las faltas protección. No importa cómo el mundo nos reales, pero Jenny los países hoy en día no puedan utilizar otros pital, “en forma ilegal y con diferentes alcances, maestra de la y errores de los pecadores”. El lema de este año es: “Cada considere o considere a los demás, comparte: “Dios la página digital, se medios más que el castigo capital para defen- se aplica todavía en todo el planeta” debido a uno de nosotros es una obra mae- tratemos a cada persona como la nos recordó [...] creación de Dios.” verá el botón “Play” der la vida de la gente de un injusto agresor”, “ejecuciones extrajudiciales” que con frecuen- El papa Francisco dijo que en la sociedad stra de la creación de Dios”, adap- obra maestra que es. que Él siempre está para iniciar la re- dijo el papa el 23 de octubre en una reunión cia se disfrazan como “enfrentamientos con contemporánea se abusa del uso del castigo tado del Mensaje del Papa Fran- “Incluso los más débiles y vul- en control y que producción ¿Cómo llevada a cabo con miembros de la Asociación ofensores o son disfrazadas como consecuen- criminal, parcialmente por la tendencia primi- cisco para la Jornada por la Vida nerables, los enfermos, los ancia- podíamos confi ar podemos seguir el Internacional de Derecho Penal. cia indeseable del uso de la fuerza razonable, tiva de ofrecer “víctimas expiatorias, acusadas 2013. El volante del Programa nos, los no nacidos y los pobres, en Él”. “La sanación en el ma- ejemplo del Papa Francisco y dar “Todos los cristianos y las personas de buena necesario y proporcionado en la aplicación de de las desgracias que afl igen a la comunidad”. Respetemos la Vida de este año son obras maestras de la creación trimonio después de un aborto”, a los demás el amor de Jesús en voluntad están así llamadas para lograr no la ley”. El papa dijo que algunos políticos y miem- explora la idea de que cada uno de Dios, hechos a su imagen, nos recuerda que la gracia trans- nuestra vida cotidiana? solamente la abolición de la pena de muerte, El papa denunció la detención de prision- bros de los medios de difusión promueven “la de nosotros es una valiosa obra de destinados a vivir para siempre, y formadora de Dios tiene el poder *Los nombres fueron cambiados sea legal o ilegal de cualquier manera, sino eros a los que no se les hace juicio, de quienes violencia y la venganza, en forma pública y arte hecha por las manos de Dios. merecedores de la máxima rever- de sanar las relaciones rotas por para proteger la privacidad. también para lograr que se mejoren las condi- dijo suman más del 50 por ciento de todas las privada; no solamente en contra de los que son encia y respeto” (Mensaje para La el pecado. Y en “Consuelo y for- personas encarceladas, en varios países. Y dijo Imagínate deteniéndote ante un Anne McGuire es directora adjun- ciones de las prisiones debidas al respeto por la responsables de crímenes, sino también en diseño de gran belleza. Tu alma se Jornada por la Vida 2013). taleza ante la pena de un aborto dignidad humana de los que se ven privados de que las prisiones de máxima seguridad pueden ta de educación y difusión del Sec- contra de los que caen bajo sospecha, injustifi - aquieta, se maravilla y asombra. Dios nos crea, a sus obras espontáneo”, aprendemos algunas libertad. Y esto lo extiendo también a la prisión ser una forma de tortura, considerando que retariado de Actividades Pro-Vida cadamente o no”. Si el arte, creado por el ser hu- maestras, con increíble cuidado y maneras prácticas en que nosotros de por vida”, dijo. “La prisión de por vida es “su característica principal no es otra que el de la USCCB. Visite www.usccb. Y denunció una tendencia creciente a creer mano, puede evocar tal respuesta atención. Nos conoce y nos ama mismos podemos ser las manos y una pena de muerte disfrazada”. aislamiento del exterior”, que puede provocar en nuestro interior, ¿cuánto más profunda e íntimamente, y mira pies de Cristo para quienes sufren org/respectlife para más infor- Y el papa hizo notar que en el Vaticano, re- “sufrimiento psíquico y físico como paranoia, que “se pueden resolver los más variados prob- debemos maravillarnos, llenarnos a cada uno de nosotros con ter- esta trágica pérdida. mación sobre el Programa Respete- cientemente, se eliminó la prisión de por vida ansiedad, depresión, pérdida de peso y que lemas sociales por medio del castigo público; de reverencia y respeto ante cada nura, con los brazos abiertos para Estos y otros artículos, así como mos la Vida de este año. de su mismo código penal. aumenta considerablemente la posibilidad de a creer que por medio del castigo se pueden persona que encontramos, hecha sostenernos, no solo en momentos materiales como volantes, recursos Visite www.usccb.org/reza o De acuerdo con el Catecismo de la Iglesia suicidio”. obtener benefi cios que requerirían la pues- por el mismo Dios que dio existen- de celebración sino en épocas de litúrgicos y mini-pósters están dis- envíe el mensaje de texto FAST al Católica, citado por el papa Francisco en su Y también reprochó a varios gobiernos, sin ta en práctica de otro tipo de acción política, cia al mundo? sufrimiento. ponibles para ser bajar de Internet 55000. ¡Únase al movimiento! alocución, “en las enseñanzas tradicionales de especifi car ninguno en especial, que se ven económica y de inclusión social”. Sooner Catholic Local 14 November 2, 2014 Local Sooner Catholic November 2, 2014 15 Calendar Briefs This calendar only covers the two weeks between issue dates and may not refl ect all of the calendar items. To see a full calendar, go to www.soonercatholic.org. Elk City Fall Bazaar for eight for $550. All proceeds November St. James the Greater Par- 11 Catholic War Veterans (of any poser Agustin Barrios Mango- St. Matthew Catholic Church in underwrite Campus Ministry ish, 4201 S McKinley, OKC, war/confl ict) will meet in the re’s magnifi cent concert piece Elk City invites you to their annu- activities and missions, which in 2 40 Days for Life concludes on Tuesday, Nov. 4, and community room of St. Ann “La Catedral,” is at 2 p.m. at al Fall Bazaar. An all-you-can-eat turn, assist our college students with candlelight service at 7 Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. Retirement Center at 7 p.m. St. Joseph’s Old Cathedral, Thanksgiving Dinner will be served in growing their faith and provid- p.m. at OKC abortion clinic, For more information, contact For more information, call 307 NW 4, OKC. The concert 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, ing service to the community. For 6112 NW 63. Bring your own Sr. Maria at (405) 778-1107 (405) 567-3404. is free and open to the public. Are you listening? By Marlene Stapp Nov 2. Tickets can be purchased questions or to purchase tickets, candles. or visit www.JohnMichael- at the door: $4 for children ages call (405) 321-0990. 12 Two more days until the Crowe Nash at (405) 441-3798 Talbot.com or www.facebook. Catholic War Veterans USA 16 St. Joseph’s parish, Nor- 3-10 (2 and under free), $8 for all Radiothon!! We have some or e-mail sallycrowenash@ 2 Bishop McGuinness Catholic com/JohnMichaelTalbot. Oklahoma Memorial Post 168 man, hosts its 92nd annual others. A pair of Thunder tickets OU teacher appreciation game great guests and hourly draw- gmail.com. High School hosts its annual will hold their monthly meet- Thanksgiving Dinner from will be raffl ed along with two $150 Teachers and staff members are ings for special gifts. Our We continue to receive phone open house for all prospective 7 First Friday Sacred Heart ing every second Wednesday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The dinner cash prizes and a quilt. St. Mat- invited to attend the 2nd Annual students and parents from Mass at the Catholic Pasto- at 7 p.m. in the Sunnylane will be served in the Parish thew is located off of I-40. Take guests on Tuesday, Nov. 4 in- calls, notes and letters from Teacher and Staff Appreciation clude Thom Price from EWTN, listeners expressing their joy at 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can ral Center. Exposition of the Family Reception Center lo- Center gym at 421 E Acres. exit 41 and turn right onto Hwy Football Game at OU. The game tour the facility and meet the Blessed Sacrament is at 5:30 cated at 3900 SE 29, Del City. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 66. For more information, call St. Fr. Wolf, Fr. Hamilton, David fi nding Catholic Radio on the is Nov. 22 versus Kansas with Niles (Tulsa), Patrick Coffi n of air in Oklahoma - like listener school’s administrative staff. p.m. with the Sacrament of For more information, contact for children (6-12), $30 for a Matthew at (580) 225-0066 or visit discounted tickets for $55! For Reconciliation available prior Ken at (405) 739-0036. family of fi ve, and children us on Facebook. EWTN, and Bishop Slattery. Ron Haney incarcerated at Jo- tickets, go to www.soonersports. On Wednesday, Nov. 5, guests seph Harp Correctional Center 2 St. Joseph Church, Ada, will to Mass. Mass is at 7 p.m. ages 5 and under are free. com, scroll over TICKETS and have its 64th annual smor- For more information, call the 14 Bingo at St. Joseph’s parish, For tickets, call (405) 321- Concert to honor Fr. Natsuhara include Fr. Brashears (from who wrote about the value of select ORDER ONLINE. Click the Rome), Msgr. Gaalaas, Arch- having Catholic Radio available gasbord event. The serving Offi ce of Family Life at (405) Norman. Games begin at 7 1376. Father Bruce Natsuhara will be ENTER PROMO CODE link at the times are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 721-8944. p.m. with a second session honored at a memorial concert bishop Emeritus Beltran, and as a teaching tool for fellow top of the screen and enter code and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. For around 8:30 p.m. A 10-game 16 Marriage Anniversary Mass presented by The Oklahoma Mas- Archbishop Coakley. Listeners inmates. He converted to Ca- TEACH. more information, contact the 9 Charismatic Healing Mass, packet is $5 and includes one celebrated by Archbishop ter Chorale (OMC) and orchestra can call in with questions or tholicism 18 years ago and has parish offi ce at (580) 332- 5:30 p.m. at Immaculate free blackout game. Coakley at the Cathedral of on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. at St. comments, and make dona- since helped a number of men Oklahoma Panhandle Women’s 4811. Conception Catholic Church, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3 Joseph Old Cathedral, 307 NW 4, tions. The number to call is 1 in prison on their journey of Retreat 3901 SW 29, OKC. For more 16 A classical guitar program, p.m. For information, call the OKC. Under the direction of Dr. (800) 891-8589. We will be on faith. Another prisoner, Farah We are happy to invite you to the 4 Legendary Christian musician information, call (405) 685- featuring Michael Fresonke Offi ce of Family Life at (405) Nettie Jean Williams, the musi- the air from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Rasheed converted to Catholi- 8th Annual Oklahoma Panhandle John Michael Talbot visits 4806. playing South American com- 721-8944. cians will perform Gabriel Faure’s on both days! cism at age 53 after spending Women’s Retreat on Friday and Requiem. Dr. Williams refers to MAKE STRAIGHT THE WAY 30 years in the Muslim faith. Saturday, Nov. 21-22, at St. Pe- Father Bruce as “a dear friend Deacon Sousa continues to His conversion took place Job Box ter’s Church in Guymon. Present- provide listeners with inspiring when he realized the Catholic and dedicated patron of The OMC. 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In 2010, the Catholic Foundation established with setting criteria and guidelines for grant Archdiocese of Oklahoma City (including un- a “Field of Interest” endowment fund to benefi t requests, preparing the grant application form, derserved and intergenerational audiences). Pastoral Music and Fine Arts, with contribu- establishing a timeline and selecting grant re- The grant awards are intended to support tions from its Director’s Fund to be made over cipients for the fi rst year of the program. music or fi ne arts projects, and are not intend- a 5-year period. Catholic Foundation Board President Karen ed to supplement operating expenses. Grant The Pastoral Music and Fine Arts Endow- Rieger said, “This year, approximately $14,000 requests will not be considered for fund raising ment Fund was established to promote and will be designated for Pastoral Music and Fine events, debt reduction, non-art related brick celebrate the performing and visual arts Arts Grants. Similar to the educational grant throughout the archdiocese. Grant applications program sponsored by the foundation, Pasto- and mortar projects, endowment funds or cap- are being accepted through Jan. 12. The grant ral Music and Fine Arts Grant awards will be ital campaigns. Equipment, furniture or other selections will be announced before February based upon the signifi cance of the project to items will be considered if signifi cant to the 2015. the music and fi ne arts needs of the parish/ music and fi ne arts project. The program allows a percentage of the fund school, and necessity for fi nancial assistance. The board has dedicated the 2015 Pastoral value to be spent annually for grants to benefi t Specifi c areas of interest may include pastoral Music and Fine Arts Grants to the Catholic music and fi ne art programs within the archdi- and sacred music, choir, theatre, dance, visual Foundation’s 50th anniversary. ocese. With the help of several individuals, the arts, sculpture, religious art, art restoration or funding for the program was secured and the literature.” For guidelines and an application form, go grants program is ready to begin. Priority will be given to projects with a strong online to www.cfook.org or call the Catho- In early 2014, the foundation established and signifi cant Catholic faith component lic Foundation at (405) 721-4115. the Pastoral Music & Fine Arts Grants Pro- such as an exhibit, festival, public art project, gram with a separate committee to guide its performance or related activity open to the implementation. The committee was charged broadest possible range of residents within the 16 November 2, 2014 International Sooner Catholic The USSR’s Catholic martyrs suffered, but they suffered for God

By Kevin J. Jones primarily members of the Orthodox Church, CNA/EWTN News the Soviet Union also was home for many Cath- DENVER – Catholic victims of the Soviet olics due to the Russian Empire’s political con- Union’s cruel anti-Christian persecutions faced trol of Poland and other areas. Some citizens execution, exile and arbitrary imprisonment for were Catholics descended from German colo- their faith – and now a new website tells their nists invited into Russia for political reasons. stories. Kelley said that historians of the Soviet gulag “The persecution of the Church was imme- often approach the topic “in terms of the large diate. It started within a couple weeks of the numbers involved.” She preferred to examine October Revolution,” Geraldine Kelley told CNA. the stories of individual persons, such as the “It was brutal. It focused fi rst of all on the housekeepers of rectories and choir directors. confi scation of church property and the arrest “Who were these people? What kind of lives of the hierarchy, (then) the decrees that prohib- were they leading when this happened to them?” ited teaching religion to anybody under the age Kelley became interested in the archives of 18.” of persecuted Catholics after she heard of a Kelley helped translate the entries for the community of Eastern Rite Dominican sisters “Book of Remembrance: A Martyrology of the founded in the 1910s in Moscow. Catholic Church in the U.S.S.R.” The book “I came across references to these sisters and documents 1,900 biographies of Roman and wanted to know more about them. Who were Eastern Catholic clergy and laity persecuted they?” under Soviet communism from 1918 to 1953, Geraldine Kelley, a translator of entries in the “Book of One of the Dominican sisters was Mother Remembrance,” speaks to CNA. when Joseph Stalin died. Catherine of Sienna. She was born into a noble Photo Kate Veik/CNA. The book, now available at the website of family in Moscow on Dec. 23, 1882, and given the University of Notre Dame’s library, records the name Anna Ivanovna. She married in 1903, that their term was extended. They would get the fate of victims who were shot and “simply and was received into the Catholic Church in released, and then get re-arrested. Some of liquidated” as well as those sent to the prison Paris in 1908. these women were still serving in the camps camps who did not survive. The fate of some She later entered the novitiate for the Third when Stalin died in 1953. We’re talking 30 victims is unknown. Order Dominicans, in 1913, while her husband years.” Some survived, including the “small class of was ordained an Eastern Catholic priest in Although the sisters were scattered through- priests” who were able to exit the Soviet Union 1917. out the Soviet Union, Kelley found it “amazing” for other countries and continents. On the night of November 12, 1923, she and that they would still encounter each other over Like other religious believers in the Soviet nine other sisters were arrested on charges of the years. Union, Catholics who did not suffer outright leading a “counter-revolutionary” organization. “When you think of how large the country persecution could still face severe social penal- After being sentenced to several years in is, and how many hundreds of thousands of ties. Being known as a believing Catholic could prison, she told her sisters: “Most likely each of people were sentenced, and how many prison result in career penalties, the loss of one’s job you, having fallen in love with God and now fol- camps there were, the fact that you would meet or similar threats to family members, Kelley lowing Him, has asked more than once in your anyone you knew seems astounding to me,” said. heart that the Lord give you the opportunity to she said. The “Book of Remembrance” biographies share in His sufferings. That moment has ar- Kelley has translated a book focusing on were collected by Father Bronislaw Czaplicki rived. Your wish to suffer for His sake has now these Dominicans, Irina Osipova’s “Brides of and Irina Osipova for a martyrology commis- been fulfi lled.” Christ: Martyrs for Russia.” sion of the Apostolic Administration for Catho- Mother Catherine was released from prison in Kelley voiced concern that the canoniza- lics of North European Russia. the early 1930s, only to be arrested again and tion cause for Servant of God Anna Ivanovna The Polish-language fi rst edition was pub- sentenced to eight years in a labor camp. She Abrikosova is losing momentum, given that it lished in 2000, drawing on archives from Soviet died July 23, 1936, in a prison hospital. depends on the interest of the Catholic faithful, state security organs. Kelley voiced hope that The cause for her canonization was opened in “and so few Catholics know of her.” the publication of the book on the Internet May 2003. She is now recognized as a Servant She said that Catholicism in the Soviet Union would help bring renewed attention to the mar- of God, along with 15 other Catholics who died had diffi culty surviving three generations of tyrs. for their faith under Soviet persecution. atheistic repression. Kelley, who holds a doctorate in Slavic Lan- Kelley said many of the Dominican sisters “Although we know with what enthusiasm guages and Literature, said “there were many, would have been in their early 20s when fi rst the Church was able to rebound in Poland and many more martyrs in the 20th century than arrested. in parts of Ukraine, that third generation of op- in all the years of Christian history totaled up “They were sent to prison camps for three- pression made a big difference. The Church in together.” year to fi ve-year terms, and then after they Russia was much more thoroughly eradicated, Although the Soviet Union’s Christians were would serve their term, they would fi nd out liquidated, repressed, annihilated.” Francis inaugurates bust of Benedict, emphasizes unity of faith, science

VATICAN CITY (CNA/EWTN News) – Ad- not so,” the Bishop of Rome affi rmed. dressing the Pontifi cal Academy of Sciences on “He created beings and allowed them to Monday, Pope Francis unveiled a bust of Pope develop according to the internal laws that he Emeritus Benedict XVI, lauding his predeces- gave to each one, so that they were able to de- sor, and stressed the uniqueness of humanity velop and to arrive and their fullness of being. among the created world. He gave autonomy to the beings of the universe The Pope’s address at Casina Pio IV came in at the same time at which he assured them of the midst of the plenary session of the Pontifi - his continuous presence, giving being to every cal Academy of Sciences. reality. And so creation continued for centuries “As you know, (Benedict’s) love of truth is not and centuries, millennia and millennia, until it limited to theology and philosophy, but is open became which we know today, precisely be- to science,” Pope Francis reminded the group, cause God is not a demiurge or a magician, but adding that Benedict had been appointed to the creator who gives being to all things.” the academy, “aware of the importance of sci- Pope Francis unveiled a new bust of Benedict XVI in Pope Francis said that “the beginning of the ence in modern culture. Surely, we could never the Vatican Gardens on Oct. 27. Bohumil Petrik/CNA. say of him that study and the science have world is not the work of chaos that owes its withered his person and his love for God and origin to another, but derives directly from a neighbor, but on the contrary, that science, evolution of the concept of nature – Pope Fran- Supreme Principle who creates out of love.” wisdom, and prayer have enlarged his heart cis encouraged the academy “to pursue scien- “The Big Bang, which nowadays is posited as and his spirit. We give thanks to God for the tifi c progress and to improve the living condi- the origin of the world, does not contradict the gift that he has given to the Church and to the tions of the peoples, especially the poorest.” divine act of creating, but rather requires it. world with the presence and the pontifi cate of “When we read in Genesis the account of The evolution of nature does not contrast with Pope Benedict.” Creation, we risk imagining God as a magician, the notion of creation, as evolution presuppos- Turning to the topic of the assembly – the with a wand able to make everything. But it is es the creation of beings that evolve.”