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Sooner Catholic www.soonercatholic.org April 30, 2017 www.archokc.org Go Make Disciples Family chalice ministry encourages prayer for priests By Steve Gust area when he was on a quiet retreat The Sooner Catholic last year. He was so impressed, he visited with the pastor and decided A prayer effort to increase vo- to institute it at Saint John. cations, called the Family Chalice “I brought it before the Worship Ministry, involves hundreds of Pillar (ministries) and Maggie Beck- families at Saint John the Baptist in ham just ran with it after that,” he Edmond. said. Next month, the program will Beckham started recruiting mark one year of existence at Saint hundreds of families to receive the John. For the thousands who attend chalice. Mass weekly at the parish, it serves “Father Ackerman explained what as a reminder that an increase in we were trying to do for a few week- vocations continues to be needed. ends and then we signed up fami- Near the end of each Mass, a lies,” she said. pastor asks a volunteer fam- She said finding volunteers ily to step forward to receive hasn’t been a problem as hundreds of parishioners have the chalice. The stepped forward priest marks since the program the ceremony began in May with a prayer 2016. and asks “All of the the fam- feedback ily to I’ve heard fill up about it the con- has been secrat- positive,” Father ed chalice with Ackerman said. prayers during Beckham agrees. the week. The “I’ve had some of the families family is given a ask if they can keep the booklet prayer guide book and asked and continue the prayers, even to pray that young men hear though their week with the chalice the voice of God in discerning a is over,” she said. path to the priesthood. Some of the young family mem- The family returns the chalice the bers get the idea that they too can next week, where it is provided to a serve God in life. new family. The Family Chalice Ministry was This unique approach was carried over to Mass for students at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton kindergarten student Lorelai Lipscomb accepts the brought to Saint John by its pastor Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic chalice from Fr. Ackerman for Mrs. Moore’s kindergarten class at St. John Father Ray Ackerman. School at Saint John. Nan McCabe the Baptist in Edmond. Each week a new family fills the consecrated chalice Father Ackerman witnessed the coordinates the effort with students. with prayers for young men to hear the voice of God in discerning a path to ministry at a Mass in the Dallas continued on page 5 the priesthood. Photo provided. Fr. Fuller, CRS bring faith, hope to Zambia By Sally Linhart chosen by CRS to give firsthand testimony about The Sooner Catholic the work being done around the world, and provide real examples of how other people can help CRS end Catholic Relief Services Global Fellows is a group poverty. comprised of deacons and priests from dioceses Father Timothy Fuller is part of a nine-member throughout the United States. The fellows have been delegation of Global Fellows who traveled to Africa in January to meet other members of CRS already working on several projects in Zambia. Fuller, from Saint Philip Neri in Midwest City, visited several areas during his stay. In Ndola, Fuller visited Saint Anthony’s Orphanage and School, a facility operated by Dominican sisters who Fuller described as “very dedicated to what they do.” Saint Anthony’s provides clothing, food, shelter and education to children with mental and physical disabilities whose parents are unable to care for them. After being welcomed to the school with a song, Fuller celebrated Mass with the children, who ranged in age from infants to teenagers. For some, it was the first time they had been to Mass. “Their participation was phenomenal,” Father Fuller said. “It was great to see their enthusiasm and the joy Fr. Timothy Fuller celebrates Mass in Africa as part of a on their faces!” nine-member delegation of Global Fellows. Photo provided. continued on page 7 2 April 30, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic April 30, 2017 3

Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more Kids and social media: Why parents need to look news on the Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, tion is the most common risky May is Mary’s month Snapchat. These are the 21st cen- behavior that kids today partake tury forms of communication. All in online. Children don’t realize website we see are kids with their phones that the world is watching what “May is Mary’s month, and I muse at that assist the Holy Spir- in their hands and thumbs flying they post. Many youth have no By Sooner Catholic Staff and wonder why.” So begins Gerard Manley it in bringing her over key- privacy settings Hopkins’ poem, “The May Magnificat.” It is children to the full boards. on whatever social Additional coverage of There is good for us to wonder also. May crownings, maturity of Christ. media they are us- Church and archdiocesan no doubt Sr. Catherine Mother’s Day, the Feast of the Visitation and ing, and therefore, Gently, yet without news and events, only on that social Powers, CND the abundance of springtime growth all re- post for the world fail, Mary leads us www.soonercatholic.org. media has Coordinator of mind us of Mary’s special association with this to see. Youth to Jesus. As she its benefits. Safe Environment beautiful time of year. Archdiocese of must know what Archbishop Paul S. Coakley a To send photos, event It allows instructed the wine Oklahoma City is appropriate and During the month of May, all creation is information or story ideas, families stewards bursting with beauty and new life. e-mail [email protected]. to stay in what is inappro- Perhaps here is the reason that at Cana, so she directs us, “Do touch. It priate content to also allows Mary is so easily associated whatever he tells you” (Jn.2:5). a The Central Region share. people with similar interests to with this season of abun- Council of Catholic Wom- Sharing passwords From beginning to end, share information and learn from en announced the winners Children should be told to al- dance. May is a reflection the sinless Virgin Mary each other. Social media also is a of their essay contest. First ways keep their passwords private. of the continuing fruit- great form of entertainment that remained totally trans- place: Amelia Goodrich, 7th Cell phone numbers should never der why they are getting strange must realize that once that picture fulness of Mary’s vir- allows people to play games, share parent to the working grade; second place: Elsie be “tweeted.” Teens will commonly text messages and calls. is sent, they have lost all control videos and listen to music. ginal womb. Offiah, 8th grade; and third post things like this and then won- Posting inappropriate pictures over where it ends up. A common of God’s grace. Her However, social media also Since as early as place: Jacob Vu, 7th grade – Posting inappropriate pic- repercussion of those inappropri- listening heart was presents many risks. Children, the second centu- all from Saint Eugene Catho- tures is probably the largest ate pictures in an online predator. and some adults, don’t real- ready to respond lic School in Oklahoma City. To report suspected abuse, at-risk behavior that youth It is up to parents to monitor ry, Mary has been ize the risks they take every with the obedi- The winners and essays will called the New time they log on, post or send call the DHS hotline at indulge in on the Internet. what their children are doing. be presented at the Council Eve, a name which ence of faith. She anything. Parents need to un- (800) 522-3511. These pictures can be used Look at their cellphone, tablet or of Catholic Women’s general means “mother of was poised to do derstand the risks to monitor If the suspected abuse involves for blackmail, cause trou- laptop now and then. If you see meeting on May 6. the living.” Mary God’s will. It was social media appropriately. archdiocesan or parish personnel ble at school, and work, and something that concerns you, talk attract predators. Teens to them about it. Contact local law is truly more wor- never about her. Some of the common risks also call the pastoral hotline at are: must remember once you hit enforcement if at any time you feel thy of this name (405) 720-9879. “The Almighty Sharing too much “send” or “post,” it stays on your child is being threatened or than the first Eve, has done great Sharing too much informa- the Internet forever. Children harassed by anyone online. since in giving things for me, and birth to Jesus, holy is his Name” Mary gave birth to (Lk.1:49). life itself. We have received May is a time a share in this of extraordinary New Life through abundance. Abun- @archokc Mary, and through dance flows in God’s the Church of which path. Mary teaches Archdiocese of she is the image and us that in order to be Oklahoma City model. Moved by the filled with God’s abun- stirring of grace within us Arquidiócesis de dant life we have to first Oklahoma City we turn to Mary with the empty ourselves of all that spontaneity of children, who is not of God. Mary is not only turn to their mother for nur- the mother of God, but the first Blue Ribbon Trees at Catholic Charities of Oklahoma City bring awareness to Child ture, for comfort, for help. For us, Abuse prevention month. Photo provided. who are her children, she is indeed, disciple of the child she conceived in as the centuries-old Marian hymn says, “our her virginal womb: “I am the servant of the life, our sweetness and our hope.” Lord, let it be done to me according to your But, Mary’s deepest maternal concern is to word” (Lk.1:38). arolyn Cantrell, director of religious education at St. Patrick in Anadar- Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar Cko, reported that the new Children’s Liturgy of the Word RE curriculum started The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. this year has been April 30 – Mystagogy Mass, 4 p.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, Catholic Pastoral Center a great success. The num- May 2 – Archdiocesan Review Board, 2:30 p.m., CPC ber of youth in the program May 2 – Confirmation, 7 p.m., Our Lady of Victory, Purcell continues to grow with May 3 – School Mass and classroom visits, 8:30 a.m., St. Joseph, Enid more than 20 children for May 4 – MSM Corporation meeting, 9 a.m., Mount St. Mary Catholic High School, OKC Loving God, we rejoice now the Easter program. May 4 – Facilities Planning Committee meeting, 1 p.m., CPC in the glory of your resurrec- The program is led by May 4 – Confirmation, 7 p.m., St. Monica, Edmond tion, celebrating your life with May 5 – Confirmation, 7 p.m., Little Flower, OKC three parishoners who Easter joy. May 6 – Annual Day of Reflection with deacons, wives, 10 a.m., The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help volunteered to teach the We are filled with confident May 6 – Catholic Daughters of America 46th Biennial State Convention banquet, 5:30 p.m., CPC hope and feel our spirits re- children. May 7 – Confirmation, 10:30 a.m., St. Matthew, Elk City The children are learning – Department directors meeting, 10 a.m., CPC newed within us. May 9 about the Gospels, doing May 9 – Finance Council meeting, 2 p.m., CPC May we spend this day crafts and singing songs May 9 – Confirmation, 7 p.m., St. Damien of Molokai, Edmond praising your glory and being May 11 – Rother Beatification meeting, 2 p.m., CPC filled with confident hope. every week. May 11 – Nurses’ Day Mass and dinner, 5 p.m., St. Charles Borromeo, OKC May the Lord bless us, The program is made pos- May 12 – Confirmation, 7 p.m., Sacred Heart, OKC protect us from all evil and sible by a 2016 Educational May 13 – Confirmation, 10 a.m., Holy Name of Jesus, Chickasha bring us to everlasting life. Grant from the Catholic May 14 – Confirmation, 11 a.m., St. Andrew Dung-Lac, OKC Amen. Foundation of Oklahoma. 4 April 30, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic April 30, 2017 5

Rev. Gallatin receives Rother Meet the Family chalice ministry encourages Faithful Shepherd Award ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY prayer for priests By Sooner Catholic Staff This is part of a series to introduce the seminarians of the continued from page 1 Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. rchbishop Coakley and fellow priests from Father Ackerman said the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City present- William G. Banowsky some middle school students Aed Rev. Paul Gallatin with the 2017 Father have been inspired by the Stanley Rother Faithful Shepherd Award shortly What is your program and have begun Most Reverend before this year’s Chrism Mass at The Cathedral of home parish? praying for vocations before Paul S. Coakley Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Oklahoma City. Saint Thomas the Blessed Sacrament. Archbishop of Oklahoma City The award is given each year by priests in the di- More University Helping Beckham with the ocese to a brother priest who exemplifies the same Parish in Nor- vocation prayer effort is her Publisher dedication and commitment as Father Rother to man. son, Jonah Beckham. He dis- their vocation and to the people of God. cusses the chalice program Diane Clay Father Gallatin was born in Tulsa Nov. 3, 1931. with Saint John’s religious Editor He attended Marquette School and High School in What seminary education classes. Tulsa before entering Saint John Seminary in Little do you attend? Jonah Beckham will grad- Dana Attocknie Rock. He was ordained on May 24, 1958, at Holy I attend the uate from Edmond North North American High School in May and has Managing Editor Family Cathedral in Tulsa by Bishop College in Rome. embraced his calling to a Victor J. Reed. vocation. If it is God’s will, what year will you “He received a call from the During his 50 Brandon, William and Sandra Widman and Brittany Widman Case receive be ordained a priest? Volume 39, Number 9 years of active min- archdiocese a few days ago the chalice from Fr. Ray Ackerman during Mass at St. John in Edmond. istry, Father Gall- 2019. that he has been accepted as Photo provided. Sooner Catholic Newspaper atin has served at a seminarian,” Maggie Beck- What advice would you give to some- ham said. “It’s really beauti- 7501 Northwest Expressway Saint Charles Bor- Father Ackerman explained vocation efforts next fall by ask- one discerning a call to the priest- ful.” Oklahoma City, OK 73132 romeo, Oklahoma that the chalice prayers are a ing parishioners to write on a City; Saint Joseph, hood? (405) 721-1810 Be open to the call, listen to it and good spiritual activity for fami- card the name of a young man Buffalo; Saint Mary, don’t be afraid. Get to know priests, Fax: (405) 721-5210 Ardmore; Corpus lies. He plans to build onto his who might make a good priest. especially younger ones, and don’t be E-mail: [email protected] Christi, Oklahoma Steve Gust is a afraid to get a spiritual director. It is Mailing Address: City; Saint Francis For young men and women; freelance writer for the very helpful for the journey to make P.O. Box 32180 Xavier, Enid, and That God may give them the gift of understanding sense of everything going on. Getting Sooner Catholic. mission; Saint Jo- to discern their service in the Church, the Oklahoma City, OK 73123 to know other discerners also is key. It seph, Pond Creek. helps you to realize you aren’t alone. priesthood, diaconate, or consecrated life; He retired in 2008 Visit us online at And for the gift of courage to follow His call. while pastor at Office of Vocations What do you look forward to most We pray to the Lord. www.soonercatholic.org Saint Charles Bor- Fr. Oby Zunmas and Fr. Gallatin. about becoming a priest? Rev. Brian Buettner romeo. After retire- I look forward to being able to be there Visit the archdiocesan website that he attributes to his expe- [email protected] ment Father Gall- with the people and administer the riences following ordination (405) 721-9351 at www.archokc.org atin has continued sacraments; to help bring them closer to through Vatican II. He has to serve the faithful Archbishop Coakley, Fr. Rex Arnold, Fr. Ray Ackerman and Christ. Fr. Gallatin. Photos Cara Koeing. called them his formative years The Sooner Catholic of the archdiocese, filling in for his fostering a time of comradeship (USPS 066-910) is published Name one thing that every Catholic brother priests and in the priesthood, idealism and biweekly except for once in July needs to know. regularly celebrating daily Mass at the Saint Francis a conviction that he and his brother priests were on Prayer is a dialogue. Sometimes when by the Archdiocese of de Sales Chapel at the Catholic Pastoral Center. the brink of bringing the Gospel to the world. This zeal we pray we do all the talking and forget Oklahoma City. Father Gallatin has been active in the National for the message of the Gospel led him, along with oth- to listen. I am guilty of this – a lot. It is Federation of Priests Councils and was awarded the er young priests, to join in the Civil Rights Movement important to seek silence in prayer so The newspaper is not responsible President’s Award in 1991. He has served on the in the 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery, Ala. we can listen. Those who know Father Gallatin have seen his pas- for unsolicited material. Presbyteral Council and Vocations Board; as a Re- gional Vicar and as the State Chaplain YCS. He also sion and experienced his spirituality. For Father Gall- Copyright © 2017 Sooner Catholic Why choose a life of sacrificial love? served on the Board of Saint Ann Nursing Home. atin, ordination to the priesthood was not an “event.” It boils down to my life isn’t my own; Father Gallatin has had a zeal for evangelization It brought him into a state of being. it belongs to God. It is a way of being a Subscription rate: $25 per year conduit of God’s love for others. It will be for all who are not members of the hard, but life is hard. For me, it is the re- Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. ality that I am being called to use what Periodical postage paid at the Lord gave me in a different way than Oklahoma City, OK 73125. I may have expected when I was a kid. It is a life of beauty and grace. The reality is while it may be a life of sacrificial POSTMASTER: Send address love, it is a beautiful life, and a life of changes to the Sooner Catholic, joy, and that draws me to it. P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. To learn more about seminary, contact: Rev. Brian Buettner [email protected] or (405) 721-9351. www.archokc.org/vocations/home

May 7 marks 54th anniversary of World Day of Prayer for Vocations

Happy Easter! The purpose of the World Day of Prayer firms the primacy of faith and grace in all gious life in all its forms (male and female, for Vocations is to publically fulfill the that concerns vocations to the priesthood contemplative and apostolic), to societies “It was great spending time with these four brothers Lord’s instruction to, “Pray the Lord of the and to the consecrated life. of apostolic life, to secular institutes in and the Community of the Lamb for Holy Week and harvest to send laborers into his harvest” While appreciating all vocations, the their diversity of services and member- The Sooner Catholic Easter. ‘The Resurrection of Jesus is the turning point (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). Church concentrates its attention this day is supported through the of humanity: when self-giving love is victorious over As a climax to a prayer that is continu- on vocations to the ordained ministries ship, and to the missionary life, in the Annual Catholic Appeal. death.’” - Seminarian Jerome Krug (center). ally offered throughout the Church, it af- (priesthood and diaconate), to the reli- particular sense of mission “ad gentes.” 6 April 30, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic April 30, 2017 7 A Millenial Journey in Faith First, an intense hunger for God Celebrate the joy of Easter Season Second, a desire to share Him At the suggestion of our Palm Sunday bulletin, I gave up all screens the close of Night Prayer and in When a woman who is a wife and mother has But, C.B. was special. Due to her unusual cat- times from Holy Thursday Mass until after the Easter Vigil. I put my laptop place of the Angelus at 6 a.m., Noon an intense love for Jesus, both the marriage echetical preparation and obvious deep spiritu- have Anamaría in its bag, I turned off notifications and closed browser windows on my and 6 p.m., giving us four occa- and the family ality, C.B. made her First Holy Communion at changed!) Pedro A. Moreno, Scaperlanda phone, and I left the television off. The days commemorating Jesus’ pas- sions a day to pray this joy-filled is blessed. The age 11. C.B. O.P. Biddick sion were kept with prayer, fasting and attention to what was placed in prayer. If we take advantage of just wife’s love for It was at that special occasion that she had Director, Office of For the Sooner started as front of me. The time felt refreshing and focused on what’s most import- one opportunity a day, the prayer, Jesus enriches her first mystic experience: exceptional contri- Hispanic Ministry Catholic an assis- ant. Unessential concerns were absent from my mind and activity. replete with Alleluias, will remind and strengthens tion and repentance for her own sins and those tant cate- Soon after coming home from the Easter Vigil, I opened Safari on my us of Christ’s defeat over death. her love for her of the world. How can a loving Jesus who is chist and husband and always giving himself to us in so many ways phone and checked my favorite cooking blog. No new updates, just the In the Sunday and daily Mass in a few same almond horn cookies beckoning to be made. readings for Easter Season, the story of the Acts of the Apostles unfolds. her children. be offended by each one of us when we commit years, she became, what we would call today, Rejoice, Christ is risen – yet, here I am, taking a break from celebrat- We read of the first converts, including of Saint Paul, and of the descent When all in sin? The reality of sin tormented her. the director of religious education. The number ing Jesus’ resurrection to return to technology after my very brief fast. of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. We hear the testimony of Saint Stephen the family are She was inspired to dedicate her life to prayer of female catechists grew and the parish was Christ is risen, Alleluia! Death no longer has the last word – yet, how and the healing in the name of Jesus. We see the first believers try to open to the presence and love of Christ in their and good works to try and make up for so quickly I return to superfluous interests. answer the question, “How then shall we live?” home, graces flow. much sin in the energized in the Good News of Jesus Christ. The 40 days of Lent are set apart, our penitential sacrifices constantly Reading the story of the early Church and the first believers, I am in- C.B. grew up in this home and very early on world. She would The men in town were clearly impressed with reminding us of Christ’s passion and death. Each Sunday and feast day, spired: do I, like them, share the Good News with others “for the forgive- she approached her mother and asked a very do this not with a her faith and her beauty. Several marriage pro- even this year’s fish-laden Saint Patrick Day, take on special signifi- ness of sins?” simple question, “Mother, how can I become a sad face, but with posals came her way, but her heart was set on cance as an opportunity to rejoice. I am so certain of Christ, would I be stoned for him, like Stephen? saint?” Don’t misunderstand me. This wasn’t a face filled with a different man. The Church gives us 40 days to prepare for Easter and 50 days to Do I hold “steadfastly to the apostles teaching and fellowship, to the a home environment limited to prayer, pen- joy and love as she Her Vatican biography mentions that the celebrate the Paschal Feast, but so often the days of Eastertide pass no breaking of the bread and ances and getting ready for church. This was worked at home female catechists formed a group and elected differently than Ordinary Time. Unlike the preparatory season, the cele- to prayers,” or do I more a hard-working family that had Christ as their and served those C.B. as their leader and they “conceived the bratory season is not set apart. How can we set them apart? What would closely hold to my own foundation. in need. She even idea of a community devoted to an apostolic it look like to live changed from witnessing the resurrection of Christ desire for entertainment, C.B. also knew how to sew, spin yarn and began to speak and contemplative way of life. This was to be a and to deepen our love for our risen Lord? personal glory or emotional weave fabric. And, she was good at it. This was of Jesus to her life of service that would spring from the Eu- The liturgy of the Church can guide us to celebrate all of Eastertide, to fulfillment? her family’s livelihood; it supplemented dad’s friends and those charist with daily Holy Communion and would enter more deeply into the Paschal Mystery – without wearing ourselves Christ is Risen, Alleluia: salary while he was alive. Later, it would be- she worked with. ennoble itself with the teaching of catechism to out with 50 days of parties. The distinct prayers and Mass readings how then shall we live? Let come the primary income for the home. Always with joy. the farmers and laborers of the area.” for the Easter Season can point us to ways to observe the season more us live these 50 days of Also, a bit unique (But, it shouldn’t be), C.B. C.B. found hope This group of catechists became the religious fully, highlighting the life-changing nature of a man who rose from the Easter in continued con- got an early start in her catechetical formation and inspiration in order Suore Minime dell’Addolorata. They have dead. version, turning toward our at home. She not only learned her faith, she the crucifix and We can start simple. Throughout Easter, the Regina Caeli is said at risen Lord. grew more in love each day with our Lord and Our Lady of Sor- expanded and continue to grow. They extend Savior Jesus Christ. rows. She would visit the Tabernacle as often throughout Italy, India and Tanzania. Being Back in the mid-19th century, the custom as she could, and that is where her prayer life, only 23 at the time of her death, Clelia Barbieri Attention bibliophiles! This one’s for you was for adults to be the ones making their and her vocation to reach out to the poor and is the youngest founder of a religious commu- First Holy Communion. Children receiving the those in need, began to grow. nity in the history of the Church. By J.E. Helm life that led up to her conversion. olic faith” and to consider aban- ion to the reading. Eucharist for the first time didn’t become the She joined her local team of catechists, which She was canonized by Saint John Paul II on The Sooner Catholic She titles her introduction as doning those activities. If someone can only find 15 custom until Pope Pius X in the XX Century. were primarily the Catholic men in town. (How April 9, 1989. “My Spiritual Journey In Ch. 4’s “Reading Read- minutes a day, then they could “How to Read Your Way to with a Stack of Books iness,” she rec- “split the reading into two days or Heaven” by Vicki Burbach is an at My Side.” She tells ommends praying between morning and evening.” excellent tool for deepening one’s us that we need not before the Blessed Fr. Fuller, CRS bring faith, hope to Zambia Catholic scrounge around all alone Sacrament, asking “Remember that you are not run- faith, in the shadows, hoping to that Our Lord “guide ning a marathon,” she says. continued from page 1 Boarding School in Ibenga. The to anyone,” Fuller said. “She ting the community as well as the and for grasp some spark of bril- you in a way that There are boxes for checking off school, run by Franciscan nuns, always made an effort to engage recipient of the loan. The SILC also the book liance. We have broth- will best serve your each reading and blank lines for While in Ndola, the group made provides girls with an education as with the dads, too.” operates a fund for emergencies an unplanned stop at the Cicete- lover, it ers and sisters wielding growth in sanctity.” adding other books. Every page or well as a nutritious meal five days In Luanshya, Fuller spent time such as funeral expenses, which kelo Youth Center, a facility for is a trea- flashlights and candles Burbach goes on so features a special quotation for a week. with a Savings and Internal Lend- do not have to be repaid. sure trove of spiritual classics. extending back more to explain syntopti- children who are ing Community, com- “There are several SILCs in reflection, and a complete reading orphans or have been Burbach does not see this than 2,000 years. cal reading, a feature monly referred to as a Zambia,” Fuller commented. “They list (author and title) is offered for abandoned by their reading as an end in itself, but She invites readers to of the program she SILC. The small group, have all been highly successful each year’s plan. parents. The children something which can “provide an try her program for 30 outlines. This means which is typically com- in encouraging self-reliance and Burbach has subtitled her book in this facility, which impetus for profound change in days. Burbach herself “reading more than prised of women of all building up the community.” consists of mostly our lives.” She writes that “as nice is very well read, and one book on the same “A Spiritual Reading Program for ages, gets together to CRS sponsors the SILCs and boys, were taken in as [it] sounds, we all know that in addition to Scripture and the topic either simultaneously or in the Worst of Sinners, the Great- pool their resources for helped get the program up and from the streets. sanctifying grace does not come Catechism, she frequently quotes succession” in order to arrive at a est of Saints, and everyone in the community. running, touting it as one of their “The streets just from a book.” from the writings of popes as greater depth of understanding. Between,” and so it is. It is hard Each member is able most successful programs. aren’t safe there,” A convert to Catholicism, Bur- well as saints such as Francis de She explains Lectio Divina, a to imagine anyone who would not to contribute money to The Global Fellows’ mission is to bach’s book grew out of her initial Sales, Alphonsus Liguori, Am- centuries old method of prayerfully Fuller explained. “Po- benefit from “How to Read Your their savings account, encourage others to get involved desire to learn more about her new brose, Theresa of Lisieux and John reading Sacred Scripture. lice or social services Way to Heaven.” by sharing their personal experi- faith. She initially started a Catho- Chrysostom. Her reading program, she tells will pick the children ences. lic book club, but soon found that Chrysostom, she tells us, says us, is focused on the four pillars of J.E. Helm is a freelance writer for up from the streets “My role is to make people scheduling time to meet for all that spiritual reading is more the Cate- the Sooner Catholic. and bring them to the aware, and get them involved any members was difficult. important for lay people than for chism: the center to be taken way I can,” Fuller said. “I’ve been She founded an online spiritual “those living in the security of the profession care of.” Mothers, par- able to bring awareness to my reading club that has now grown cloister.” of faith, Cicetekelo provides them with ticularly single to include hundreds of thousands She uses a quote by this same the cele- counseling as well as opportunities mothers, are parish and the students at Saint of readers worldwide. The club is saint to begin Ch. 1, and to pres- bration of to play sports. taught cooking Philip Neri, and it helps put things still active and flourishing at www. ent the first of four reasons for the Chris- “Even though these kids strug- skills and how to into perspective for all of us.” spiritualdirection.com. spiritual reading: It “arms us for tian Mys- gle, it’s a place of joy and hopeful- provide proper Citing prayer, rice bowl dona- In a nutshell, Burbach’s book battle,” she says. “Daily we are tery, life ness – not self-pity,” he said. nutrition for their tions and raising awareness as offers a plan for spending 15-30 bombarded from every angle with in Christ, During his visit to the center, children. ways to get involved, Fuller ex- minutes a day in prayerful reading messages that are clearly designed and several of the boys showed off “Malnutrition is pressed the importance of solidar- of Sacred Scripture, the Catechism to remove us one step further from prayer. their gymnastics and acrobatic a big problem – ity. of the Catholic Church, and what our faith or cripple us within it.” She rec- skills. Older children are given a the main staple is Photos provided. “You can be sad, but what are she describes as the “greatest At the conclusion of each chap- ommends chance to learn trades such as ground corn meal, you going to do about it?” he Catholic books ever written.” ter, the book features “Reading actually carpentry, mechanics, farming and which provides no nutritional val- and is given the opportunity to ask asked. “We all belong to that one Readers should not be put off Readiness,” a practical idea for schedul- even making gelato. The children ue,” Fuller explained. the group for a loan. Most loans family – we have a responsibility.” by her detailed, five-day-a-week getting ready to begin the reading ing time to shared the gelato with Fuller who Led by Sister Grace, who Fuller are granted for the care and edu- To learn how to help those in plans for one, three or five years program. At the end of Ch. 1, she read and called it “just as good as any you’d described as fearless and full of cation of the member’s children. need in Africa, go online to www. of spiritual reading. Her writing is invites readers to take a look at a keeping a find in Italy.” energy, the school encourages par- Several of the members have used crs.org. enjoyable and her style personable TV show or group that “in some journal as The group made another stop at ticipation from fathers as well. the funds to open or expand their Sally Linhart is a freelance writer as she recounts the events of her way attacks or demeans the Cath- a compan- the Franciscan Convent and Girls “Sister wasn’t shy about talking businesses, ultimately benefit- for the Sooner Catholic. 8 April 30, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic April 30, 2017 9 The dying faith of Isaac Udo Oklahoma priest helping women in Uganda

By Monica Knudsen presence,” Udo said. long periods in prayer. By Steve Gust It was after hostili- For the Sooner Catholic Udo often prayed after Mass in front of the In March, Udo’s health took a deeper down- The Sooner Catholic ties that Sister Rose- new statue of Father Rother at Saint James. ward turn. He needed a quintuple bypass. Father Jim Chamberlain, pastor of mary returned to Isaac Udo was a Nigerian prince from a royal He would ask Sister Maria, “Would you leave Residents of the Gospel of Life house, in wheel- Our Lady of Victory in Purcell, looks Uganda and made a family. As a young man, he emigrated to Amer- me over here with my friend for a bit?” chairs and pushing walkers, gathered in his forward to yet another trip to Ugan- radio plea for young ica, where Father Bill Pruett said, “He wasn’t Shortly before he died, Udo and the group hospital room two days before surgery to wish da to help support the charitable women, without a always treated like a prince.” He was raised a returned to Okarche. him well. The procedure was risky. work of world renowned nun Sister home, to come to Christian, attended college at the University of “His time with us was bookended by pilgrim- “I was worried that he would be Rosemary Nyirumbe. Gula. Hundreds did. Sister Rosemary Central Oklahoma and worked in various oc- ages to Fa- too weak from surgery and rehab Sister Rosemary has has benefited from cupations – taxi driver, medical van driver and ther Roth- to be present at Easter Vigil,” Sis- made multiple trips to Oklahomans such home health care worker – to make a living in er,” Sister ter Maria said. Oklahoma. as Father Cham- the United States. Maria said. Her mission is sim- So, before the Monday morning berlain, who care His own health declined little by little until, “It was the operation, Father Pruett, pastor of ple: she is helping the in his 50s, he could no longer work; was on alpha and and have donated Saint James, blessed him with four Saint Monica Girls Tai- dialysis, had a leg amputated, suffered from omega of to the cause. sacraments; Conditional Baptism, loring Center in Gula, Photos provided. cardiac disease and was wheelchair bound. His his time “I look forward Confirmation, Holy Communion, Uganda. Women, and health was so poor, he spent a year and two here.” to going back this diction, he made a trip to Uganda. and Anointing of the Sick. their children, contin- Fr. Jim months in the hospital with no place to go and Through June,” Father Chamberlain said. “I learned quickly that a lot of peo- “The smile on his face and the ue to benefit from the Chamberlain no one to care for him. His case manager could the care “She has helped hundreds of girls, ple were facing much more difficult spirit that filled the room. I will hope, which sprang if not thousands.” not discharge him to the streets while he was and love situations than me,” he said. He never forget it,” Father Pruett said. from an otherwise horrific situation. Some of that assistance, he point- so sick. shown started Pros for Africa in 2008, and At age 56, Udo passed away on Father Chamberlain said the ed out, comes from Sister Rose- One night, the case manager sent up a des- to him each year more and more students the operating table. His funeral women are victims of a 25-year war mary’s Sewing Hope Foundation. perate prayer for Udo, and Catholic Charities by Saint and professors became interested in Father Chamberlain came to mind. They recommended Gospel of James Sister Maria Faulkner, Isaac’s sponsor, and Fr. Mass was held at Saint James volunteering to make the trip. said Sister Rosemary Life Dwellings (GOLD). parishio- Bill Pruett, pastor, St. James the Greater. The day the Greater with Udo in donated “It has mushroomed over the teaches women and On July 1, Sister Maria Faulkner “adopted” ners, Sister before Udo’s quintuple bypass surgery, he received prince-like robes. years and I hope that continues,” he the Sacrament of Baptism. girls how to sew, Udo into GOLD, which operates homes on S.W. Maria and Smith and Kernke provided Udo said. cook and cut hair. 42 near Saint James Catholic Church. those at with a beautiful, donated funeral. The foundation sells This June, about 40 students and The next day, the group traveled to Okarche the GOLD house, Udo was inspired to become “Isaac was zealous to know Christ,” Sister handbags, jewelry, professors from Oklahoma will trav- to visit Father Stanley Rother’s grave where Catholic. He enrolled in RCIA, participated in Maria said. “And his beatific death touched clothing and purs- el to Uganda. Father Chamberlain Isaac Udo and Sister Maria in his hospital Udo had a profound experience. adoration, made his first confession and played us all, even though our time with him was so room. Photos provided. es with some of the will be one of them. “I sensed he was a holy man. I sensed his the African drums at worship times. He spent brief.” most sought after Whitten saluted Father Chamber- bags made from dis- lain’s work in Uganda. carded pop tabs. “He’s very concerned with bringing Catholic youth camp scholarships announced “This can help clean water there,” Whitten said. them get a job, “He’s a friend of mine and does a Summer camp scholarships to attend Our my first summer at Lake Murray I have learned which is good for great job. But, all the students who Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp were more and more about my faith while having their dignity and go over there come back changed.” awarded to seven Catholic youth in the Archdio- more and more fun each year. The more I go to self-confidence.” He said Sister Rosemary is gaining cese of Oklahoma City. camp, the more my eyes are opened to Christ’s in northern Uganda and the south- Part of the support for the mis- more attention after being named light of the world.” ern Sudan where Joseph Kony’s sion comes from Pros for Africa, one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Receiving the scholarship awards are: Although his life ended way too early, the Lord’s Resistance Army abducted a non-profit that seeks help from Influential People in 2014.Whit- Leslie Arriaga, Our Lady of Victory, Purcell; scholarship in Jake Meier’s memory serves as a girls. Father Chamberlain, also an universities to support Sister Rose- ten and Father Chamberlain urged Adrian Hernandez, Good Shepherd, Boise City; reminder of a talented, loving and caring young engineering instructor at the Univer- mary’s work. anyone wanting to help, to go online Vahir Nieto, Good Shepherd, Boise City; man whose faith guided him in the right direc- sity of Oklahoma, said the women, One of the co-founders of Pros for to www.sewinghope.com or www. Anthony Thomas, St. Charles Borromeo, OKC; tion. In sharing that experience with more young children and refugees were scarred Africa is Reggie Whitten, an Oklaho- prosforafrica.com. Chiara Thompson, Holy Family, Lawton; campers, Meier continues to do God’s work. and many were not welcomed back ma City attorney. Distraught after Steve Gust is a freelance writer for Aimee Torres, Good Shepherd, Boise City; 2017 is the first year the fund awarded 2 ½ in their respective communities. losing his son in 2002 to drug ad- the Sooner Catholic. Adolfo Varquez, Our Lady of Victory, Purcell. scholarships to camp. The Robert A. Streets Family Endowment for Hernandez and Thomas will each receive a Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp Jacob Meier Memorial Endowment Fund Schol- was established in 2000. It is the sixth year that arship. Thompson will receive a jointly funded the fund has awarded a scholarship to a camper. scholarship from the Jacob Meier Fund and the Robert Streets was enthusiastic about helping to Catholic Foundation Director’s Fund. Arriaga make sure all Catholic youth in the archdiocese will receive had the the Robert camping A. Streets To establish a scholarship fund at the Catholic Foundation experi- Family of Oklahoma or contribute to the Robert A. Streets Family ence. Endow- Endowment Fund or the Jacob Meier Memorial Endowment The ment Fund for Camp Scholarships to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Fund Catholic Youth Camp, please send tax deductible gift to: Founda- Schol- tion Di- arship. rector’s Nieto, Catholic Foundation Fund Torrez and P.O. Box 32180 awarded Varquez Oklahoma City 73123 summer will each Online: www.cfook.org camp receive the Call (405) 721-4115. schol- Catholic arships Founda- to the The Catholic Foundation of Oklaho- tion Director’s Fund Scholarships. camp for the sixth year. Three and a half schol- ma recently awarded a grant to Good Thunder Senior Vice President of The Jacob Meier Memorial Endowment Fund arships were awarded from the fund. Shepherd in Boise City to buy T-shirts Sales and Marketing Brian Byrnes was established by family and friends in memory Alan Aneshansley, president of the foundation spoke at this quarter’s Assembly of of Jake Meier, a former camper and counselor at said, “The archbishop’s call to ‘Go make disci- for members of the parish youth group. The Catholic Professionals in downtown the summer camp who passed away in 2009. ples’ is strengthened by the foundation’s donors’ shirts already have begun promoting the Church Oklahoma City on April 20. and directors’ support of the camp scholarships Meier began attending camp while in junior “We should evangelize for the high school when the Catholic youth camp was to our youth. We reinforce and build the faith of and their good work in the community. The front of the shirt Church with the same excitement located at Lake Murray. The next summer when our youth by their attendance at the camp. The has the parish name with the back sporting “I belong to the and confidence as we do for the he was 15, he was hired as a camp staff member. foundation hopes the program will grow with the Thunder,” he said. Photo Diane Clay. In his application for a camp counselor po- generous support of likeminded Catholic do- Good Shepherd.” Photo provided. sition the next summer, Meier stated, “Since nors.” 10 April 30, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic April 30, 2017 11 Friendship with Jesus: Pope Benedict XVI speaks Briefs Blue Sunday Tulsa. Registration 8 a.m. First out funds. Morning session 8 a.m. ring Auditorium May 28. Monsi- to children on their First Holy Communion April 30 has been designat- 9 a.m. Last out 11 a.m. Ride ends Afternoon session 1 p.m. Tour- gnor Grier was ordained a priest ed Blue Sunday throughout the at Knights of Columbus Council nament divided into six flights. on May 27, 1967, at Christ the By Dana Attocknie Andrea’s question about faith and not being all, even for you, to meet Jesus. Meeting Jesus nation. On this day, all churches, No. 4721 Hall, Tulsa. Contact, Silent auction 11:30 a.m. Wine King in his native Oklahoma City. The Sooner Catholic able to see Jesus was paralleled to an electric enriches us. It is an important part of our lives. regardless of denomination have [email protected]. and cheese reception 4:30 p.m. current. People can’t see the current, but know Let’s find a little time together; we can find a been asked to pray for the victims Fundraiser benefits The Center of Afternoon awards dinner. Regis- Andrea got right to the point. She wanted to School of Lectio Divina sessions know how Jesus can be present in the Eucha- it exists and can see and feel the effects of it. way.” of child abuse and those who res- Family Love in Okarche. ter at www.cfook.org. Contact the The next session of the School rist if she can’t see Him. “It is precisely the invisi- Not only is this book a perfect cue them. The Archdiocesan Safe Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma ble things that are the most of Lectio Divina is June 6-9 at St. It’s a question people may have asked before, gift for children receiving the Sac- Environment Office encourages all Run with the Monks at (405) 721-4115 or bsemtner@ profound, the most im- Joseph Monastery, 2200 S. Lewis but it’s not a question rament of the Eucharist, but also the faithful to join in this prayer. The 22nd annual Abbey Trails archokc.org. portant. So, let us go meet many people have 5K Run/2-Mile Walk and Health Ave., Tulsa. Visit www.stjoseph- this invisible, but powerful it’s a book that will let parents asked a Pope. An- Our Lady of Guadalupe Camp Fair is 9 a.m. May 6 at Conception Rachel’s Vineyard retreat monastery.org/ministries. Lord, who helps us to live know the types of questions their drea and hundreds of Register for the 2017 Our Lady Abbey and Conception Seminary Have you had an abortion or well,” Pope Benedict an- children have. of Guadalupe Catholic Summer College, Conception, Mo. $30. Reg- other children gath- been affected by one? Experience Midwest Challenge Summer swered. Anyone discovering their faith or Camp. Open to youth who have ister at www.conceptionabbey.org/ ered in front of Saint the healing love of Jesus Christ Camp Some of the questions wanting to teach children about finished third grade through 12th monastery/abbeytrails. Peter’s Basilica, in at a Rachel’s Vineyard weekend asked were about confes- beginning their “Friendship with grade. Cost is $300 pp. Deposit of The Midwest Challenge Summer the great piazza, one retreat May 26-28. The retreat sion and sin, the impor- Jesus” will appreciate the heart of $100 due at registration. Balance Nurses’ Day Mass, dinner Camp is a camp for girls going into Sunday afternoon for a visit with Pope Benedict offers a profound opportunity to tance of Sunday Mass, this book. Each straight-forward of $200 due May 2. Scholarships Nurses’ Day Mass and dinner is grades 5-12, June 11-16 at Camp XVI. The day of praying, singing and talking experience God’s love, forgiveness Eucharistic Adoration and available. Contact the Office of May 11 at St. Charles Borromeo, Christian in Chouteau. Cost $395 was captured in the book “Friendship with Je- question is matched with wonder- and compassion. Participation is what Jesus meant when Youth and Young Adult Ministry, OKC. Mass at 5:30 p.m. Dinner at sus” by Amy Welborn, editor, and Ann Kissane ful watercolor illustrations, and the confidential. Sponsored by the includes lodging, meals, T-shirt. He said “I am the bread of (405)721-9220 or (405) 721-5651, 6:30 p.m. Archbishop Coakley will Engelhart, illustrator. book pairs well with another read archdiocesan Office of Family Life. Visit www.stjohn-catholic.org. Life.” Ext. 115, [email protected]. celebrate Mass. Fr. Tim Luschen The 25-page hard cover provides a different by Welborn and Engelhart titled No cost. Pre-registration required. A child named Giulia www.archokc.org. will share his journey of support- “Be Saints!: An invitation from Pope Contact (405) 623-3844 or ra- question and answer with each turn of the asked for help with get- ing aging parents. “Nursing: The The Gift of Love Gala page. The children were second graders who re- Benedict XVI.” [email protected]. ting her parents to church Organ blessing and concert Balance of Mind, Body, and Spirit” The Knights of Columbus and

cently had made their First Holy Communion, because they usually would sleep in on Sun- “Friendship with Jesus” is avail- Celebrate the installation of a is the theme. Register by May 5, The Center of Family Love present and their questions reflected a genuine curiosi- days. able at Ignatius Press, Amazon and other book new organ at St. Joseph in Union with Glenda Bronson, (405) 936- Grier to celebrate 50 years of The Gift of Love Gala June 17 at ty, honesty and purity. In turn, the Holy Father Pope Benedict said, “With a daughter’s re- retailers. City at 7 p.m. May 5. The concert 5226, [email protected]. priesthood the National Cowboy and Western gave thoughtful answers geared toward their The Rev. Monsignor Gregory A. spect and love, you could say to them: “Dear Dana Attocknie is managing editor of the features Dan Miller, an interna- Heritage Museum. Reception at grade level and often provided an example. Mommy, dear Daddy, it is so important for us Grier of the Diocese of Tulsa will Sooner Catholic. tionally renowned organist. Fatima anniversary rosary rally 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets A local 100-Year Fatima Anni- celebrate his 50th anniversary of $150 pp. Black tie optional. Con- Catholic Schools Opportunity versary rosary rally will be at Noon priesthood with Mass at 2 p.m. Jobs Box tact, (405) 263-7100, www.center- Scholarship Fund May 13 in the Marian Garden at May 27 and Noon May 28 at Holy Part-time director of communi- Teachers – OKC a minimum five years teaching least a bachelor’s degree in edu- Scholarships are available for St. Thomas More, 100 Stinson St., Family Cathedral, 122 W. 8, Tulsa. offamilylove.org. cations St. James Catholic School experience, preferably in Catholic cation with state teaching certifi- the 2017-2018 school year for the Norman. Contact Carol O’Bryan, Reception at the cathedral’s Hei- St. Charles Borromeo is seeking in Oklahoma City is accepting ap- school, and a master’s degree in cation. Send resume, cover letter 22 Catholic elementary or high (405) 329-0106 or Brigid Brink, a part-time director of communi- plications for teachers 2017-2018 an education-related field. At least and copy of teaching certificate to schools in the archdiocese. Con- (405) 321-0990, Ext. 212. cations to help with development school year. Interested applicants 18 semester hours of graduate Adriana Garza, principal, at princi- tact the principal at the school of and management of parish web- should hold a bachelor’s degree work should be in administra- [email protected] email The Catholic Foundation choice. www.archokc.org/directo- Spirituality of Caregiving site and social media presence as in education with state teaching tion, supervision and curriculum address is being protected from ry/schools. Apply soon! 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Indi- Reception will follow. by using life insurance than by giving department’s personnel manage- young people of limited economic cate “annual dinner” in memo line. any other asset. Relatively modest an- ment duties associated with clin- means and all faiths to become Rother Heritage Gallery adds nual premiums mature in a substantial ical licensure standards, quality men and women of faith, purpose Notre Dame banquet honors weekend hours death benefit at the donor’s death. This management, dietary and house- and service. Candidates must have Habitat CEO The Heritage Gallery at the is further enhanced by the income tax keeping to ensure efficient oper- at least three years of experience The Notre Dame Club of OKC Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 charitable deduction the donor receives. ational and financial processes, supervising and evaluating facul- will have its annual “Universal Northwest Expressway, is pre- The donor’s gift essentially costs less. and that they comply with federal, ty and staff; demonstrated com- Notre Dame Night” banquet at 6 senting “The Shepherd Cannot state and local requirements. The mitment to Catholic, faith-based The gift of an existing policy is relatively p.m. May 5 at V2 Events Center Run: A Retrospective on the Life “painless” to the donor in several re- position ensures all fiscal respon- education; and a master’s degree. atop the Devon Energy Tower. This of Father Stanley Rother.” The spects. The transfer is simple; all that sibility for the ICF department. Fluency in Spanish preferred. Visit year’s “Person of the Year” honoree free exhibit is open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. is required to complete the transfer is a Must possess current Oklahoma www.cristoreyokc.org. is Ann Felton Gilliland, chief exec- Monday-Friday; and 9 a.m. - Noon change of ownership form. If giving an nursing home administrator’s utive of Central Oklahoma Habitat on the following Saturdays - May existing policy, the amount deductible license. Submit resume to hr@ Principal – OKC for Humanity. Tickets $65 pp. Vis- 20, June 17, July 29 and Aug. 19. cflinc.org. Contact (405) 263-7104. The Catholic School of St. Eu- ong before the New Evangelization, the Church in Oklaho- it www.oklahomacity.undclub.org Special tours arranged by calling as a charitable contribution is the lesser gene in Oklahoma City seeks a ma sought to bring the faith to varied audiences. The street or call Bill Tunell, (405) 505-7431. (405) 721-5651, Ext. 141. of the donor’s basis in the policy and the Biology teacher - OKC principal who will be a faith leader Lpreachers in the photograph are Father Herman Foken, policy value. Mount St. Mary Catholic High as well as an academic leader of a Father Stephen Levin and Father Paul Brown. Father Charity poker run Annual Catholic Foundation For more information, contact the foundation office at: School is seeking a certified bi- large Catholic parish school, serv- Levin went on to become the Auxiliary Bishop of San The Oklahoma Knights-on-bikes, Golf Classic The Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc. ology teacher for the 2017-2018 ing approximately 300 students in Antonio and later Bishop of San Angelo. Dynamic and Knights of Columbus Council No. The 16th annual Catholic Foun- school year; AP experience pre- grades PK-3 through 8. Position captivating, Levin was a pioneer and innovator in the 4721 and The Center of Family dation Golf Classic is May 22 at P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 (405) 721-4115 n www.cfook.org n [email protected] ferred. Send resume and certifica- effective July 5. Candidate must field of evangelization. Love host the first Love Run-East Oklahoma City Golf and Country tion to Talita DeNegri at tdenegri@ be practicing Catholic who has Please remember the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City in your estate plans. ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY ARCHIVES charity poker run, car and mo- Club. Proceeds benefit archdi- mountstmary.org, or fax to (405) knowledge and understanding of torcycle show May 6. Run starts ocesan Catholic schools and the 631-8865. The Mount is an EOE. the faith. Applicants should have at Myers-Duren Harley Davidson, school/education endowment 12 April 30, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic April 30, 2017 13

Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 Primero, una intensa hambre de Dios Mayo es el mes de María Segundo, el deseo de compartirlo Cuando una mujer que es esposa y madre sual preparación catequética y su profunda que eran “Mayo es el mes de María, y reflexiono “madre de los vivientes”. María es verdadera- lleva hacia Jesús. tiene un amor intenso por Jesús, tanto el ma- espiritualidad, C.B hizo su Primera Comunión principal- en eso y me pregunto por qué.” Así mente más digna de este nombre que De la misma trimonio como la a los 11 años antes de se estableciera las cos- mente los Pedro A. Moreno, comienza el poema de Gerard la primera Eva, ya que al dar a manera en que familia son ben- tumbres modernas donde sería algo común. hombres O.P. decidos. El amor Fue en esa ocasión especial donde tuvo su católi- Manley Hopkins, “El Magnifi- luz a Jesús María dio a luz a la ella instruyó al Director, Oficina de de la esposa por primera experiencia mística: arrepentimiento y cos en la Ministerio Hispano cat de Mayo”. Es bueno para Vida misma. mayordomo a car- Jesús enriquece piedad excepcional por sus propios pecados y ciudad. nosotros preguntarnos Hemos recibido una par- go del vino en las también. Coronaciones de ticipación en esta nueva y fortalece su los del mundo. ¿Cómo puede un Jesús amo- (¡Cómo Bodas de Caná en Mayo, Día de las Madres, vida a través de María amor por su es- roso que siempre se da a nosotros de muchas han cam- Galilea, así nos la Festividad de la Vis- y a través de la Iglesia poso y sus hijos. maneras, ser ofendido por cada uno de no- biado los tiempos!) C.B. comenzó como cateq- instruye también itación y la abundancia de la que es imagen y Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley Cuando todos en sotros cuando cometemos pecado? La realidad uista asistente y en pocos años, se convirtió, del crecimiento pri- modelo. Impulsados a nosotros, “Haced la familia están del pecado la atormentaba. lo que hoy llamaríamos Directora o Coordina- maveral nos recuer- por el movimiento de lo que Él os diga” (Juan 2: 5). abiertos a la presencia y amor de Cristo en su Ella fue inspirada a dedicar su vida a la dora de la Educación Religiosa. El número de dan de la asociación la gracia dentro de De principio a fin, la Virgen María, librada de hogar, fluyen las gracias. oración y a las catequistas creció y la parroquia se llenó de especial de María con nosotros, nos dirigi- todo pecado, permaneció totalmente receptiva C.B. creció en este hogar y muy pronto se buenas obras nueva energía al proclamarse la Buena Nueva esta hermosa época mos a María con la y sensible a la acción de la gracia de Dios en acercó a su madre y le hizo una pregunta muy para tratar de de Jesucristo. sencilla: “Madre, ¿cómo puedo convertirme en del año. espontaneidad de su vida. Su corazón, atento siempre a la voz de compensar por Los hombres de la ciudad estaban clara- una santa?” No me malinterpreten, este hog- tanto pecado en mente impresionados con su fe y su belleza. Durante el mes los niños que acud- Dios, estaba dispuesto a responder con obe- ar no fue un ambiente limitado a la oración, el mundo. Ella lo Varias propuestas de matrimonio salieron a su de mayo de toda la en a su madre para diencia que nace de la fe. Ella siempre estaba penitencias y siempre preparándose para ir a haría no con una encuentro, pero su corazón estaba puesto en creación está llena ser cuidados, en- dispuesta para hacer la voluntad de Dios. Nun- la iglesia. Esta fue una familia trabajadora que cara triste, sino un hombre diferente. de belleza y nueva contrar consuelo y ca se trataba de ella. “El Poderoso ha hecho tenía a Cristo como su fundamento. con un rostro lleno Su biografía del Vaticano menciona que las vida. Quizás aquí obtener ayuda. Para obras grandes por mí, Santo es su nombre” (Lc C.B. también sabía coser, hilar y tejer tejido. de alegría y amor catequistas formaron un grupo y eligieron a está la razón por la nosotros, que somos 1, 49). Y, fue muy buena en sus tareas del hogar. Este mientras trabajaba C.B. como su líder y “concibieron la idea de que María es tan fácil- sus hijos, ella es, en Mayo es una época de abundancia extraor- era el sustento de su familia y complementaba en casa y atendía una comunidad dedicada a un modo de vida mente asociada con efecto, como el cente- dinaria. Abundancia fluye en los caminos de el salario de papá mientras estaba vivo. Más a los necesita- apostólica y contemplativa. Esta sería una vida este tiempo de abun- nario himno mariano tarde, se convertiría en el ingreso primario para dos. Ella incluso de servicio que surgiría de la Eucaristía, con la dancia. El mes de mayo nos dice, “vida, dulzura Dios. María nos enseña que para ser llenados el hogar. comenzó a hablar Santa Comunión diaria, y se ennoblecería con ofrece un reflejo visible y esperanza nuestra.” con la vida abundante de Dios tenemos que Además, un poco fuera de lo común (aunque de Jesús a sus la enseñanza del catecismo a los campesinos y de la continua fecundidad La preocupación mater- primero vaciarnos de todo lo que no es de no debería serlo), C.B. tuvo un comienzo tem- amigos y com- trabajadores de la zona “. nal más profunda de María Dios. María no sólo es la madre de Dios, sino espiritual del seno virginal de prano en su formación catequética en su casa. pañeras de traba- Este grupo de catequistas se convirtió en es el de asistir al Espíritu también es la primera discípula del niño que María. Ella no sólo aprendió su fe, sino que creció jó. Siempre con alegría. la orden religiosa Suore Minime dell’Addolor- Santo para llevar a sus hijos a concibió en su seno virginal: “He aquí la escla- Desde tan temprano como el cada día más en su amor por nuestro Señor y C.B. encontró esperanza e inspiración en el ata. Se han expandido y siguen creciendo. Se su plena madurez en Cristo. Con siglo II María ha sido llamada la va del Señor, hágase en mí según tu palabra.” Salvador Jesucristo. crucifijo y Nuestra Señora de los Dolores. Ella extienden por toda Italia, India y Tanzania. suavidad, pero sin fallar, María nos Nueva Eva, un nombre que significa (Lc 1, 38 ) A mediados del siglo XIX, la costumbre era hacia muchas visitas al Santísimo, con mu- Como solo tenía 23 años en el momento de su que los adultos fueran los que hicieran su Pri- chas horas frente al Sagrario. Visitaba al Señor muerte, Clelia Barbieri es la fundadora más mera Comunión. La Primera Comunión, recibir tan a menudo como podía, y allí fue donde su joven de una comunidad religiosa en la historia la Eucaristía por primera vez, no se convirtió vida de oración, y su vocación de llegar a los de la iglesia. en costumbre hasta el Papa Pío X en el siglo pobres y los necesitados, comenzó a crecer. Fue canonizada por San Juan Pablo II el 9 de XX. Pero, C.B. era especial. Debido a su inu- Se unió a su equipo local de catequistas, abril de 1989. 14 April 30, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic April 30, 2017 15 Calendar This calendar only covers the two weeks between issue dates and may not reflect all of the calendar items. To see a full calendar, go to www.soonercatholic.org. Fiscal Year 2016 financial audit results of the

April 5 First Friday Sacred Heart 7 Franciscan Fraternity of at St. Charles Borromeo, OKC. Mass at Immaculate Concep- Greater Oklahoma City 2 p.m. Mass at 5:30 p.m. Dinner at Archdiocese of Oklahoma City 30 Blue Sunday. All churches are tion, OKC. Exposition of the - 4 p.m. at St. Andrew, 800 6:30 p.m. asked to pray for child abuse Blessed Sacrament 5:30 p.m. N.W. 5, Moore, in the McCon- victims and those who rescue Revenues, gains, and other support: with the Sacrament of Rec- nell Room. Contact Bill Full, 13 Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. Contributions and collections: 2016 2015 them. onciliation available prior to (316) 558-0422, billfull@cox. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Archdiocesan Development Fund 2,942,430 3,210,029 Mass. Mass 7 p.m. Call, Office net. 13 The Red Plains Benedictine Assessment Archdiocesan Operations 1,950,697 1,752,634 Greetings in the Risen Lord! As your shepherd, 30 Godspell musical, 2:30 p.m. of Family Life, (405) 721- Oblates of Mt. St. Scholastica Fees and Revenue of Budgeted Departments 1,471,495 1,846,273 Priest Medical Collections 101,472 139,960 Mount St. Mary, OKC. Open I consider it a solemn responsibility to be a good 8944, or Diane Grim, (405) 7 Third Order (Lay) Dominicans meet Noon - 2:30 p.m., Rm. steward of the financial gifts received by the arch- Property Additions by Bishop McGuinness to all ages. 528-6252. meeting at the Stanley Rother A/B, at St. Charles Borromeo, diocese, and to be transparent and accountable to Catholic High School 654,791 220,307 Bequests and Other 1,368,136 1,274,782 House (behind St. James) in 5024 N. Grove Ave. Contact the people of the archdiocese, who have shown great generos- 30 Pray the Rosary for Life at Insurance Premiums Earned 8,945,976 8,382,724 5 Organ concert, 7 p.m. at St. OKC 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Call John Judith Martin, (405) 635-5665, ity in the support of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and its Oil, Gas, and Royalty Income 775,977 852,862 6:30 p.m. every Sunday at the Joseph, Union City with or- or Mary McClernon, (405) [email protected]. ministries. Interest and Dividend Income: abortion center, 2453 Wilcox ganist Dan Miller. 330-6334 or (405) 414-9407. In that spirit, I present this financial report for fiscal year Investments 2,319,728 1,647,796 Dr., Norman. In inclement 2016. It has been prepared by our archdiocesan business Notes Receivable 307,548 275,408 office and reviewed by independent auditors as well as by our Gain on Investments (1,437,731) 2,700,325 weather, meet at the chap- 5 Notre Dame Club annual Catholic War Veterans (of any 9 archdiocesan finance council. I offer it now for your review. Other Income 196,225 379,610 el at St. Thomas More, 100 banquet, 6 p.m. at V2 Events war/conflict) meeting 7 p.m. Numbers on a page can only present an incomplete picture, Stinson St., Norman. Contact Center atop Devon Energy in the community room of St. Total Revenues, Gains, and Other Support 19,596,744 22,682,710 Connie Lang, (405) 249-1041, but hopefully this report provides an overview of the activities Center. Visit oklahomaci- Ann Retirement Center. Con- and ministries provided by the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. [email protected]. Expenses ty.undclub.org, or call Bill tact Fr. M. Price Oswalt, (405) I give you my pledge that we are continuing to make every Budgeted Departments and Offices: Tunell, (405) 505-7431. 567-3404. effort to be good and faithful stewards of the financial resourc- Pastoral Center 1,476,158 1,627,961 May es of the archdiocese. Every good gift comes from a generous Business Office 1,488,615 1,130,564 Safe Environment 137,711 98,977 6 The Lay Missionaries of Char- 10 Feast of St. Damien de and loving God. Our gratitude to God moves us to a gener- 2 Feast of St. Athanasius. Archdiocesan Newspaper 491,889 419,179 ity, the Secular (Lay) Order of Veuster. ous response in sharing our gifts with others. This is part of Office of Communication 63,230 Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, at discipleship. When we acknowledge that the source of our Office of Christian Education 587,470 612,020 Feast of Sts. Philip and joy is Jesus Christ, we can’t help but share that Good News Youth Ministry 463,324 513,372 3 St. Ann Nursing Home, OKC. 10 Catholic War Veterans USA James. with others. We become what we are called to be. We become Office of Family Life 210,619 219,677 Mass 9:30 a.m.; meeting fol- the Oklahoma Memorial Post missionary disciples! With the assurance of my prayers and Hispanic Ministry 391,604 427,089 lowing. Contact Karen Banks, No.168 monthly meeting, 7 Our Lady of Guadalupe 344,221 356,090 Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish Calling All Golfers. gratitude, I am 4 (405) 396-9086 or Toni Har- p.m., Sunnylane Family Recep- Office of Planning, Stewardship, and Development 181,635 171,920 the Death Penalty dinner 5 It’s not too late to play in the Ministry to Priests, Permanent Deacons, and relson, (405) 341-2199. tion Center, 3900 S.E. 29, Del Sincerely yours in Christ, p.m. - 7 p.m., The Cathedral 2017 Catholic Foundation Golf Clergy Education 427,946 417,147 City. Contact Ken, (405) 739- of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Hospital Ministry 244,687 246,789 Love Run-East charity poker 0036, [email protected]. Classic! Tribunal 145,906 126,272 Connor Center, 3214 N. Lake 6 run and car and motorcycle Office of Worship and Spiritual Life 199,749 245,140 Ave., OKC. Contact Mary Sine, Most Reverend Paul S. Coakley National Conference of Catholic Bishops - show, Tulsa. Contact, knight- St. Ann’s Ministry for preg- (405) 532-5443. 11 Monday, May 22 United States Catholic Conference 44,067 41,602 [email protected]. nancy and infant loss, 6:30 Oklahoma City Priests’ Welfare, Retirement, and Disability 21,026 36,442 p.m. - 8 p.m. at St. John Ra- Property Taxes and Maintenance 88,205 81,725 4 Charismatic Catholic prayer Total Budgeted Departments and Offices 6,944,832 6,835,196 6 The 22nd Abbey Trails 5K phael House, Edmond. Con- Golf & Country Club meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic 8 a.m. shotgun start time Sponsored Programs and Other Subsidies: Pastoral Center. Contact Toni Run/2-Mile Walk & Health tact Marilyn Seiler (405) 340- Insurance Claims and Settlements 8,627,519 8,847,059 Administrative Self-insurance Costs 1,407,482 Calvey, (405) 630-0539, toni- Fair, 9 a.m., Conception Ab- 0691, Ext. 197, parishnurse@ still available. bey and Conception Seminary stjohn-catholic.org. Pilgrimage 29,697 34,359 [email protected] or visit Campus Ministry 114,750 124,650 www.SpiritOKC.org. College, Conception, Mo. Call (405) 721-4115 to sign-up. Ecumenical & Interreligous 16,900 16,500 St. Francis Assisi Secular 11 Nurses’ Day Mass and dinner Contributions Made to Others 1,045,324 712,838 Seminarian Programs 775,005 799,146 Pension Cost 1,031,095 485,463 Interest Expense 471,565 343,924 Depreciation 1,126,251 AA CCoommpprreehheennssiivvee,, CCoommpplliimmeennttaarryy AAnnaallyyssiiss Other 529,753 384,637 Career Total Sponsored Programs and Other Subsidies 15,175,341 11,748,576 Total Expenses 22,120,173 18,583,772 A financial analysis for your family is available from the highest rated Change in Net Assets Before Other Opportunity life insurer in North America, the Knights of Columbus.* Comprehensive Income (2,523,429) 4,098,938 Other Comprehensive Income: Do you have what it takes The Knights of Columbus provides members a complimentary Actuarial Gain (Loss) (785,188) (2,447,332) Change in net Assets (3,308,617) 1,651,606 to represent the Knights of Columbus? financial analysis through their local field agent. 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