Sooner Catholic soonercatholic.org April 5, 2015 www.archokc.org Go Make Disciples Celebrate full season of Easter By Ted King The second Sunday of the Easter For the Sooner Catholic Season, April 12, is Divine Mercy In the Catholic high school I attended, my Sunday, which was instituted by Saint religion class during one of those years was John Paul II in 2000 because a Polish taught by an assistant football coach. He sister Faustina Kowalska (1905-1938), said something in class to the effect of while whom he canonized, had a vision in Christmas is nice, it would be meaningless 1931 of Jesus wearing a white robe without Easter. He was telling us that if Jesus with red and white rays radiating from had not risen from the dead, as He said he His heart, and He told her, “Paint an would, He was not what he claimed to be: image according to the pattern you God. see, with the signature ‘Jesus, I trust The Easter Vigil is the “Mother of All Vig- in you.’” ils.” Easter Sunday, then, is the greatest of all Jesus also told her He desired the Sundays, and Easter Time is the most import- image to be venerated throughout the ant of all liturgical times. Easter is the cele- world, and “I promise that the soul that will venerate this image shall bration of the Lord’s not perish.” She resurrection from obeyed, and three the dead, culminat- The center of our faith, the years later she ing in his Ascension had an artist paint to the Father and center on which all Chris- the Divine Mer- sending of the Holy tians agree, is the kerygma cy image that is Spirit upon the that Jesus is risen; Jesus now famous. The Church. Chaplet of Divine There are 50 is Lord: “We venerate Your Mercy was creat- days of Easter from Cross, O Christ and we ed, and Catholics the fi rst Sunday praise and glorify Your Holy are given an indul- to Pentecost. It is Resurrection. You are our gence under the characterized, above usual conditions all, by the joy of God. We know no other than You, and we call upon Your of confession and glorifi ed life and the communion. “The Resurrection of Christ” is portrayed in a painting by French artist Noel Coypel. CNS/Bridgeman Art Library. victory over death, Name.” -- Matins of the The Sunday after expressed most Resurrection Divine Mercy Sun- May 1 is the feast day of Saint Joseph the fully in the great re- day, April 19, is known as Worker, instituted by Pope Pius XII in 1956 as sounding cry of the Emmaus Sunday because a Catholic response to communism’s May Day. Christian: Alleluia! the Gospel of that day The Feast of the Ascension on May 14, All faith fl ows from faith in the resurrection: (Luke 24:13-35) tells the story of two disciples celebrates our Lord’s ascent into heaven after “If Christ has not been raised, then empty is of Jesus walking to Emmaus, a village near 40 days on earth following His resurrection at our preaching; empty, too, is your faith.” (1 Jerusalem, and “talking with each other about Easter. Cor 15:14) all the things that had happened” to Jesus Pentecost Sunday, May 24, celebrates the The glossary of the Catechism of the Catho- and “Jesus himself drew near and went with Holy Spirit’s descending upon the Apostles lic Church tells us that Easter is “the feast of them.” commanding them to go throughout all the feasts” and “the Great Sunday.” Easter Sun- They didn’t recognize Jesus until later when nations and preach the gospel. Pentecost Sun- day this year is April 5, the fi rst Sunday of the they had dinner with Him. In other words, He day is the birthday of our Catholic Church. Easter Season known as Eastertide. It ends proved to them He had, indeed, risen from Ted King is a freelance writer for the Sooner with Pentecost Sunday on May 24. death. Catholic.
Liturgical readings for the Easter season
April 5 - Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord. 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; Ps 98; 1 Jn 4:7-10; Jn 15:9-17 Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118; Col 3: 1-4; John 20: 1-9 May 17 - Solemnity of the Ascension of the April 12 - Sunday of Divine Mercy. Acts 4: 32-35; Ps 118; 1 John 5:1-6; John Lord. Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47; Eph 1:17-23; 20:19-31 April 19 - Jesus meets his disciples on the road to Emmaus. Acts 3:13- Mk 16:15-20 15, 17-19; Ps 4; 1 John 2:1-5a; Luke 24:35-48 May 24 - Pentecost Sunday. Acts April 26 - “I am the Good Shepherd.” Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118; 1 John 3:1-2; 2:1-11; Ps 104; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; John 10:11-18. May 3 - “I am the vine, you are the branches.” Acts 9: 26-31; Ps 22; 1 John 3:18- Jn 20:19-23 24; John 15:1-8 May 10 - “This I command you: love one another.” Acts Image of the Good Shepherd, Boise City, Okla. 2 April 5, 2015 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Local April 5, 2015 3
Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more Catholic Advocacy Day at Oklahoma Capitol Opening our eyes to the sin of racism news on the website At the climactic moment of the Risen Lord’s appear- immigration crisis that ance to his downcast disciples on the road to Em- seems so intractable in By Sooner Catholic Staff maus, Saint Luke writes, “With that, their eyes were our nation today. opened and they recognized him” (Luke 24:31). We recently have Additional coverage of The gift of faith, so intimately linked with Bap- witnessed latent racial Church and archdiocesan tism, enables us to see with new eyes. As the Church tensions erupting into news and events, only on celebrates Baptism at Easter, welcoming the newly massive demonstra- www.soonercatholic.org: baptized and inviting all Christians to renew their tions and even violence baptismal promises, we acknowledge that Baptism around the country. Two sisters that served brings us only to the threshold of new life in Christ. It We were surprised and Archbishop Paul S. Coakley in the archdiocese are cel- sets us fi rmly on the path. The process of conversion, embarrassed by the ebrating their jubilees. See sanctifi cation and transformation continues through- ugly racist slurs chanted by some fraternity members out a lifetime of discipleship in the Church. at our own University of Oklahoma. Many of us are our briefs section. Sin blinds us. Faith enlightens. Our honest re- shocked when we see these scenes of racial intol- fl ection reminds us that even though we have been erance, bigotry and violence, which we naively had Visit our picture gallery enlightened by the gift of faith, the effects of sin have consigned to the past. for slideshows of photos left us with certain blind spots and weaknesses. from the Chrism Mass and Archbishop Coakley and Bishop Slattery meet with Oklahoma Speaker of the House Jeff Hickman during Catholic Advocacy Day at the State Capitol. Participants We live in an era in which it is hard to keep up with in Catholic Advocacy Day learn about the legislative process during a visit with Dr. Ervin Yen, a state senator from Oklahoma City and parishioner at Christ the One of the blind spots that the Holy Spirit seems the rapid pace of scientifi c, technological and digital the Easter Triduum. King. Photos Diane Clay. to be calling to our attention today is racism. Rac- advances. We have bought into an evolutionary worl- ism is not merely a social ill. It also is a sin against dview and assume that material progress is the inev- Check our online calen- Reverend MacAulay honored with Rother award God and the human family. It is a sin that lodges in itable trajectory of human history. But, there is really dar and jobs box for com- human hearts and corrupts cultures and societies. It no such parallel to progress in the moral universe. plete listings. By Sooner Catholic Staff is a sin that blinds us to the fundamental equality of Human nature has not changed or evolved in any all human beings and the God-given dignity of each Archbishop Paul Coakley on fundamental way. We still struggle with the effects of Download the archdi- and every person created in the image and likeness of Tuesday presented Rev. Gerard sin, among them a darkened intellect and a weakened ocesan app for daily Mass God. MacAulay with the 2015 Father will. We are not as wise or as strong as we think we readings, meditations from Racism is what led to the horrors of the Holocaust Stanley Rother Faithful Shepherd are. We still fall prey all too easily to spiritual pride. Pope Francis and more! in Nazi Germany. It was institutionalized in Jim Crow Award on behalf of the priest’s Human nature, though fundamentally good, is fallen. Available in the App Store laws following the abolition of slavery. Racist atti- council. We are all still sinners. Our faith professes that we and Google Play. tudes and blind spots continue to create intolerable The Father Rother award is have been redeemed by the blood of Christ who died situations around the world, especially where migra- named in honor of the late Servant and rose for all of us. But, we cannot bank the faith tion brings together peoples of different colors, creeds of God Stanley Rother, an Arch- and virtues of past generations and count on these to Plus, don’t miss daily up- and ethnicities. It usually goes unacknowledged as diocese of Oklahoma City priest sustain us in the future. a contributing factor in our inability to remedy the dates on Facebook, Twit- who was killed in Guatemala in We are just as susceptible to sin, ter and Instagram! 1981. The award was instituted in including the sin of racism, as were 2003 to recognize a priest who has those who went before us. We can exhibited an unwavering commit- learn from history, but we also are ment to the spiritual lives of his capable of repeating its mistakes. As parishioners. we come to grips with the troubling Father MacAulay, who was born evidence of racism in our society, we in Canada as one of 11 children all must examine our consciences, (three of whom were ordained as including our own blind spots as the priests), immigrated to the Dio- and made a profound impression Holy Spirit reveals them to us. cese of Tulsa and Oklahoma City with many of his former parishio- How is the Lord calling us to affi rm immediately after his ordination ners. Several years ago, a parish- the dignity of every person and reject where he was assigned to Saint ioner recalled Father MacAulay as every manifestation of racism that Mary Church in Ponca City. a “good priest leading the souls divides the Body of Christ, diminishes Before his retirement in in his care toward heaven- the promise of our great nation, and 1999, he also served ly pasture” and as a weakens the human family? at Christ the King “true pastor, kind As we celebrate the victory of the Church, Okla- to the sick, the Resurrection, we pray that our eyes homa City; elderly, the will be opened to recognize and re- Saint Peter small chil- spect the presence of the Lord in each Church and The Palm Sunday procession at St. Joseph in Norman. Archbishop Coakley dren.” of our brothers and sisters (cf. Lk missions, celebrated the sacrament of confi rmation at the parish. Photo Cara Koenig. His leg- 24:31). Wood- ward; acy is his Saint service, Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar Phil- his good- ness, ho- The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s offi cial calendar. ip Neri liness and April 7 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, Catholic Pastoral Center Church, April 9 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC Mid- kindness, April 9 – Oklahoma Catholic Women’s Conference dinner, 6:30 p.m., St. John the Baptist, Edmond west City; qualities April 10 – Confi rmation, 7 p.m., Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Duncan Saint Eu- truly admired April 11 – Confi rmation, 5 p.m., St. Charles Borromeo, OKC gene Church, in a pastor who April 12 – Confi rmation, 10:30 a.m., St. Anthony of Padua, Okeene Oklahoma City; always fi nds time April 12 – Scout Mass, 4 p.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC Our Lady of Victory for his former parish- April 14 – Department head meeting, 10 a.m., CPC Church, Purcell, and ioners and their families. mission in Lexington; Holy Family April 14 – Mass, Noon, St. Joseph Old Cathedral, OKC “This is a good opportunity for Church, Lawton; and Immaculate April 14 – Finance Council meeting, 2 p.m., CPC O Lord, I pray to you, that both the priests and their bishop April 15 – Presbyteral Council meeting, 9:30 a.m., CPC Conception Church, Oklahoma the power of your love, burn- to recognize these brothers for April 15 – Confi rmation, 7 p.m., St. Mary, Clinton ing and sweet, may absorb City. April 16 – School Mass, 9:40 a.m., Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, OKC Today, he tirelessly provides their generous service,” Archbish- my soul and remove it from op Coakley said. “Often, faithful April 16 – Confi rmation, 6:30 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi, OKC all that is under heaven, so supply work in many parishes, in- priestly service goes unacknowl- April 17 – Confi rmation, 6 p.m., Blessed Sacrament, Lawton that I may die for love of your cluding regularly celebrating Mass April 18 – Confi rmation, 5 p.m., Holy Spirit, Mustang at Saint Ann Retirement Center. edged. These men do not look for love, since you have deigned St. Joseph Church celebrates feast day Father Ben Lwin blesses bread April 19 – Ceremony for 20th anniversary of Oklahoma City bombing, 8:30 a.m., OKC Memorial accolades, but it is good to be able to die for love of my love. During his more than 40 years on the St. Joseph Altar at the 4th annual St. Joseph’s Table held by St. Jo- April 19 – Mass for 20th anniversary of Oklahoma City bombing, 4 p.m., St. Joseph Old Cathedral, OKC ~ St. Francis of Assisi in active ministry, he also served to show this small gesture of rec- seph Catholic Church on March 15 in Tonkawa. Photo Jim Smithheisler. on many archdiocesan boards, ognition.” 4 April 5, 2015 Commentary Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Vocation April 5, 2015 5 Learning habits of right judgement, prudence Nun runs center caring for Vietnamese A few months ago, I walked over says that actually doing what is Meet Our children with severe disabilities to a group of women and noticed right in any given situation re- By Thomas C. Fox that I, with my 6-month-old in my quires a knowledge of reality. “He Anamaría Sisters Global Sisters Report arms, was one of the few women alone can do good who knows Scaperlanda not pregnant. Looking again, I re- what things are like and what their Biddick HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam – Most of alized that out of the eight women situation is,” Pieper writes. For the Sooner the 65 youngsters at Thien Phuoc, a center there, only one other woman was To cultivate a thorough knowl- Catholic This is the last installment in a for children with severe disabilities on the not pregnant. Before pausing to edge of reality, we must have what series to introduce the religious outskirts of this sprawling city, can neither Most Reverend think, I commented on this to her. Pieper calls “true-to-being” mem- sisters of the Archdiocese of walk, talk nor feed themselves. Most com- Paul S. Coakley She responded graciously, but ory. A true memory is diffi cult, he essary deliberation before speak- Oklahoma City. The sisters serve municate by thrusting their arms and legs as quickly I remembered that she says. Often, we remember things Archbishop of Oklahoma City ing. Deliberation must proceed in Oklahoma. they vocalize sounds to express themselves to would very much like to be preg- as they fi t the narratives we tell judgment, which in turn must draw attention. Publisher nant, to be welcoming another ourselves, excluding important come before action. My action Each was born with a severe physical or child. details, perspectives or accounts. Sister Mary of the Blessed mental handicap – or both. Nearly all were failed by being thoughtless, by Diane Clay The scene is all too familiar: I Limiting our memory is not some- Sacrament Lotter orphaned early on. Parents who can bare- completely missing the step of Editor make an offhanded remark or oth- thing our conscience can easily ly provide for themselves and their families deliberation. erwise fail to properly attend to the detect, he says. Instead, true-to- What community do you belong to? I belong to often fi nd it impossible to raise a child with a other person, and someone’s feel- being memory is cultivated by hu- While in that instance my fail- Brianna Osborne the Discalced Carmelite Nuns of Piedmont. severe disability. It’s not uncommon to drop ings are hurt. “I didn’t mean to,” mility, by looking outward rather ure was thoughtlessness, Pieper off such an infant at an orphanage and dis- Managing Editor I think, even as I apologize. How than only at oneself. “Whoever names irresoluteness as another What is your ministry here in the Archdiocese of appear. In other cases, parents seek whatev- stinging, then, to read the wise looks only at himself,” Pieper says, failure of deliberation that I, like Oklahoma City? Our ministry is prayer for the er help they can fi nd in a country with highly words of philosopher Josef Pieper “does not permit the truth of real many in my generation, am prone Church, the world and especially for priests. inadequate social services. Volume 37, Number 7 in his book on the four cardinal things to [be known].” to. Irresoluteness, he says, “leads The children at Thien Phuoc, which trans- virtues, “So-called ‘good intention’ Instead of thinking of my own to deliberation and judgment tum- When and at what age did you enter the con- lated means “heavenly fortune,” are, indeed, and so-called ‘meaning well’ by no needs and desires, or even simply Sooner Catholic Newspaper bling uselessly into futility instead vent? I entered the convent on Nov. 16, 1960. I fortunate. They have somehow made it to the means suffi ce.” my to-do list, I must think fi rst of of pouring usefully into the fi nality was 27 years old. center and will receive care for the duration 7501 Northwest Expressway Fortunately, Pieper continues his others, both in the present mo- of a decision.” of their lives. Sister Kim Chi, a member of the Lovers of the Holy Oklahoma City, OK 73132 chapter on the virtue of prudence ment and in my memory. Failing In learning more about pru- When did you take your fi nal vows? I made my Initiated by a Vietnamese Catholic priest Cross congregation, watches over a disabled child (405) 721-1810 by examining what habits are to think of the other person, we solemn vows on May 17, 1965. dence, I hope to better practice in 2001, it is run by a Vietnamese Catholic at the Thien Phuoc center in Ho Chi Minh City, Fax: (405) 721-5210 necessary to make right judgments cannot recall who she is, both as Vietnam. CNS photo/Tom Fox, National Catholic the habits necessary for the virtue woman religious – Sister Kim Chi, a member E-mail: [email protected] in a given situation. I read the an individual and as a child of When and how did you fi rst discern a call to the of the Lovers of the Holy Cross congregation. Reporter. chapter, taking his assessment to God. This failure caused me to rub and, in so doing, realize the good religious life? I fi rst discerned a call to the reli- Mailing Address: Sister Kim Chi leads a staff of 15 full-time affected by Agent Orange, including at least heart to better cultivate this virtue salt in the wounds of a woman through my actions. gious life when I was about age 9 or 10 when a P.O. Box 32180 workers. She also coordinates scores of vol- 150,000 children who are said to have been within myself. yearning for a child. Anamaría Scaperlanda Biddick is priest in the confessional asked if I ever thought unteers, both foreign and local, who come born with birth defects related to the chemi- Oklahoma City, OK 73123 First and foremost, Pieper, My other failure, as Pieper lays a freelance writer and columnist for about being a sister. I thought to myself, “Oh, to the center on a regular basis to help out. cal. following Saint Thomas Aquinas, out, was not engaging in the nec- the Sooner Catholic. how wonderful!” I kept this thought to myself Much individual attention is required, and it The exact or even approximate number of for many years until a novena to Saint Joseph Visit us online at takes considerable planning and attention to such birth defects cannot be known. Re- and reading Sister Catherine Thomas’ book, “My www.soonercatholic.org The Catholic Difference details to pull it off, says Sister Kim Chi, who cords are simply inadequate, and connecting Beloved, A Story of a Carmelite Nun,” pointed has worked at the center for 10 years. the chemical with birth defects moves from the way to Carmel, Oklahoma. Visit the archdiocesan website The indomitable, and effective, Cardinal Pell Thien Phuoc center is located on a narrow science to politics in both Hanoi and Wash- street off a main artery fi lled with heavy traf- ington. at www.archokc.org What has surprised you the most in your vo- Shortly after George Pell was of progress in curial reform. The fi c moving in and out of the city. It’s well off Much work has been done detailing the cation? One thing I remember is that when I named Archbishop of Melbourne, striking exception to that rule the main road, and the atmosphere inside is connections. Clearly many thousands of chil- The Sooner Catholic entered (way back then!), we slept on a two-foot he instituted several reforms at the is the result of the pope’s most quiet and calm. dren have been born with Agent Orange-re- wide bed made of two wooden boards on two (USPS 066-910) is published archdiocesan seminary, including successful reformist appointment, George Weigel One room has exercise equipment along lated conditions, but knowing whether any horses which were a little over a foot high. On biweekly except for once in July daily Mass and the daily celebra- that of George Pell as head of a Ethics and Public the walls; another room is padded so the given child is such a victim is more diffi cult this was a canvas bag stuffed full of fresh straw. and twice in December by tion of the Liturgy of the Hours, new super-dicastery in the Ro- Policy Center children can move within it without injuring to establish. It was so full it was round and I wondered how both of which had fallen by the man Curia, the Secretariat for the themselves; yet another is open and provides Pressed by a visitor’s question, Sister Kim the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. I was going to sleep on that! The only position wayside in the preceding years. Economy, with a mandate to make a breezy environment for naps and sleeping Chi simply says that many of the children at possible without rolling off was to sleep on my The seminary faculty, enthusi- the Vatican “boringly successful” at night. A kitchen keeps the meals coming. the center come from areas that were once The newspaper is not responsible stomach with my arms down on both sides. I astic proponents of Catholic Lite, as a “model of good fi nancial prac- A medical offi ce allows volunteer physicians heavily defoliated by U.S. planes. She leaves pens when people who have long did this until the straw fl attened out. Now, we for unsolicited material. thought to call the archbishop’s tices,” as Cardinal Pell likes to tell and nurses to check the children who are it at that. thought of the Church as their have regular mattresses. Copyright © 2015 Sooner Catholic bluff and informed him that, were reporters. frequently taken to local hospitals for more “Each time I see the children unable to private property, and perhaps even he to persist in such draconian Under the Australian cardinal’s serious care. Sister Kim Chi says a lot of speak,” she responded, “I think of my abili- their private piggy-bank, run into What is the most fulfi lling part of your vocation? measures, they would resign en leadership, the Vatican bank has her time involves visiting the children at the ty to speak and so want to speak for them. Subscription rate: $20 per year a determined and incorruptible The most fulfi lling part of my vocation is that, masse. been cleaned up and cleaned out. hospitals. Each time I see them unable to use their for all who are not members of the through prayer, I can help people all over the The archbishop thanked them Proper fi nancial procedures — reformer who understands that The center also has a small dental room. arms or legs I think of how I can use mine Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. world. for the courtesy of giving him a no-brainers in most institutions fi nancial probity is essential to our A teddy bear sits in a dentist chair when and I want to use mine for them.” Periodical postage paid at being the “Church in permanent it’s not in use. It serves to lessen anxieties a Sister Kim Chi says it costs $3,000 a heads-up, accepted their resig- but shockingly new in the tribal What is your advice to young women who are in Oklahoma City, OK 73125. mission” to which Pope Francis visitor is told. month to run Thien Phuoc. Money comes nations on the spot, and got on atmosphere of the Vatican — have the process of discerning their vocation? I would has called us. Files at Thien Phuoc list the names of each mostly from donations by nonprofi t organi- with the reform of the Melbourne been implemented. Budgeting and tell them that a vocation is a very special gift And that brings me to something child and their individual disabilities: Some zations and some private donors. But that’s POSTMASTER: Send address seminary — and the rest of the auditing are now conducted ac- from God and that it must be carefully nur- else with which the scoffl aws who include epilepsy, cerebral palsy and Down just to pay the staff and electric bills. Sister changes to the Sooner Catholic, archdiocese. cording to accepted professional tured. There are so many things in the world The defenders of the status quo standards. attacked Cardinal Pell hadn’t suf- syndrome. Kim Chi gathers donated food to feed the P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, today that can entice and attract our attention Sister Kim Chi tells a visitor that poor ma- children. in the Vatican may have been It was all, evidently, too much for fi ciently reckoned: He’s doing what and can cause us to lose this wonderful gift. OK 73123. ternal health and education cause some of Most volunteers come once a week for unaware of this episode when they some. And, the entirely predictable he’s doing, not as a gimlet-eyed There is no greater joy or happiness than the recently tried to take down the personal attack on Cardinal Pell bean-counter, but as a disciple the birth defects she sees. She also mentions several hours at a time. They work with the personal love of Jesus. endemic poverty. man chosen by Pope Francis to followed — the most risible part and pastor who, like the pope, un- children, providing forms of physical therapy. What she is less willing to speak about is clean up the fi nancial mess the Ar- of which involved the spurious derstands that the Church’s proc- Reverend David Armstead Cowden The children, many of whom cannot leave Father David Cowden died March 23, 2015, in the highly charged issue of chemical toxins their canvas mats by themselves, require gentinian pope inherited two years charge that the cardinal had spent lamation of the Gospel is impeded Oklahoma City after a long illness. Father Cowden in the environment. It’s an explosive subject daily massage and stretching in order to ago. Like their predecessors in large sums of Church money turn- when the Church’s institutional in- Melbourne, the leaders of a nasty ing himself into a clotheshorse. was born on Oct. 30, 1950, in Hobart to Thomas and, frankly, providing adequate care is what maintain muscle mass. Volunteers also read tegrity is threatened by corruption, Cowden, Jr. and Ruth A. (Holshouser) Cowden. campaign of personal accusation (I have known George Pell for 47 this Catholic sister is all about. stories or play games. Sometimes simple sexual, fi nancial or both. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 29, against Cardinal Pell, conducted years, since he spent a summer But, others discuss causes and link birth touch acts as a form of therapy. Some might call Pell’s job “mis- 1982, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help by leaks to the ever-sleazy Italian in my home parish in Baltimore defects to a U.S. military program during the “We encourage volunteers and visitors to sion impossible.” I say, in proper in Oklahoma City. Father Cowden attended Oklaho- media, failed. between ordination in Rome and ma City University, Saint Meinrad College and the Vietnam War. From 1961 to 1971, American come and meet with the children, and learn Pope Francis was elected by a doctoral studies in Oxford; and I Aussie, “good on ‘im.” And, to University of Dallas/Holy Trinity Seminary prior to forces sprayed nearly 20 million gallons of about how one lives with a disability,” Sister conclave determined that the next do no disservice to my old friend those of a wagering spirit — don’t his ordination. He retired from active ministry in 2007 the chemical defoliant, Agent Orange, over Kim Chi said. “We organize as many stimu- pontifi cate should clean up what by noting that his sartorial style bet against him. due to health issues. Vietnam, Laos and parts of Cambodia. Some lating activities as we can.” The Sooner Catholic Msgr. Ronald Knox used to call more readily evokes “Salvation George Weigel is Distinguished The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at areas around Ho Chi Minh City were heavily Lovers of the Holy Cross dates back more Saint Francis de Sales Chapel at the Catholic Pastoral is supported through the the “engine room” of the Barque Army Thrift Shop” than “Brooks Senior Fellow of the Ethics and defoliated. than 300 years in Vietnam. Caring for the Center on March 27 with interment at Fairlawn Cem- Archdiocesan Development Fund. Public Policy Center in Washington, Vietnam’s Red Cross has stated that as needy has always been one of the communi- of Peter. In the ensuing two years, Brothers.”) etery, 2700 N Shartel Ave. there has not been a whole lot But calumny, alas, is what hap- D.C. many as 3 million Vietnamese have been ty’s central charisms. 6 April 5, 2015 Local Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic National April 5, 2015 7 April brings awareness to child abuse prevention Group tends to spiritual needs, shares the good news at spring training By Nancy Wiechec said as bishop of Fort Worth he By Sally Linhart The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City’s Offi ce of Catholic News Service also cheers for the Rangers. And For the Sooner Catholic Safe Environment coordinates the archdioce- GLENDALE, Ariz. – The crack his third-favorite team? “Whoever san safe environment education and training April 1 marked the beginning of National of the bat is a sure sign of spring, plays the Cubs,” he quipped. efforts, including educational programs for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Throughout the one that calls Ray McKenna to the McKenna, Bishop Olson, catch- youth and training/continuing education for month, blue ribbons will adorn trees across the fi eld. er Flowers, Msgr. Brockhaus and parish facilitators, including anyone who min- United States as a symbol of solidarity in child “How’s the team looking this Jaime Reed, the senior director of isters to youth. abuse prevention. year?” he asked the top trainer for medical operations for the Rang- Even though identifi cation and prevention Sister Catherine Powers, Safe Environment ers, stood talking near home plate coordinator, stressed the importance of com- the Texas Rangers. “Anything we of child abuse is critical throughout the year, can do? Please let us know,” he at the Camelback Ranch ballpark. April is a time to bring attention to the un- munication regarding the often-uncomfortable The White Sox-Rangers game was subject. told catcher Tyler Flowers of the pleasant reality of child abuse and neglect Chicago White Sox. to start in about an hour. within our own communities, our parishes, “Parents need to speak openly to their chil- The Washington-based attorney Reed told Catholic News Service schools and neighborhoods. dren about child abuse,” she said. “This prob- was busy checking with baseball that he often prays the rosary It also is a time to celebrate the important lem is out from under the rug, and now par- using a knotted string made by ents and children are starting to be educated, players, coaches, trainers and fans role that we, as Oklahomans and Catholics, his daughter. On his way to work and it’s making a huge difference in the lives of at spring training camps in Arizo- play in protecting children. By focusing on or on the way to the ballpark, “it children.” na and Florida. ways to identify not only signs of abuse, but just kind of balances me a little The Circle of Grace is a curriculum being McKenna, though, was not behavioral patterns of abusers, each of us can bit, kind of puts my priorities in taught in Catholic schools in the archdiocese dispensing batting tips or offering do our part to help prevent child abuse and the right place,” he said. “It lets as well as in religious education classes from parents do. Parents have to keep up with the legal advice. He was there to make Ray McKenna of Catholic Athletes for Christ talks with Kansas City Royals promote a healthy lifestyle for children. me know that I don’t have to worry kindergarten through technology their children are using, and be sure Catholic players have access special assistant Mike Sweeney, right, and relief pitcher Ryan Madson before about a lot of things, but God’s got high school. The aware of how it’s being used,” she said. to the sacraments and to share the a spring training game March 10 in Surprise, Arizona. Madson is in the Rite of it under control.” curriculum, which Sister Catherine is encouraging all parishes good news. Christian Initiation program and will join the Catholic Church at Easter. CNS Need more information? photo/Nancy Wiechec. Flowers said he appreciates includes age-appro- in the archdiocese to tie a blue ribbon around A former minor-league baseball the work of Catholic Athletes for Child Abuse Hotline – 24-hour statewide priate and specifi c trees during the month of April as a symbol of chaplain, McKenna is the founder nization holds a yearly retreat for was taking some vacation time and Christ and the chaplains. (800) 522-3511 lesson plans, educates commitment to identifying and preventing child and president of Catholic Athletes baseball players and also is work- had tickets for that day’s game be- “They do a great job helping us,” children on safety. All abuse and neglect in our community. for Christ. He said the 10-year-old ing to build stronger relationships tween the Chicago White Sox and he said. “We can have Mass at the USCCB Child and Youth Protection parents are welcome to The Oklahoma State Department of Health sports ministry has a two-fold mis- and initiatives with the national http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/child-and-youth-protec- the Texas Rangers. stadium at the majority of plac- view the curriculum. is encouraging the public to participate in child sion of service and evangelization. football, hockey and basketball tion/child-abuse-prevention/ten-points-to-create-safe-environments- When asked which team he was es we go.” He added that Sunday In addition to open abuse prevention events and activities through- “The service is to provide the leagues. for-children.cfm rooting for, Bishop Olson an- Mass is a “good refresh, a good re- communication and out the month. sacraments to the players so the It has a program for middle swered with prudence. “I’m rooting set” for the beginning of his week. Catholic Charities – OKC education, Sister Cath- The annual Child Abuse Prevention Day players are able to practice their school and high school athletes. for a well-played game.” Editor’s Note: A related video has (800) 375-8514 erine emphasized the mini-conference, “Picture a Brighter Future faith,” he said. Evangelization, he With more than 100 chapters in for Oklahoma Children,” will be held Tuesday, “I am a loyal lifelong Chicago been posted at http://youtu.be/ need to be cognizant of continued, “is simply a fancy word formation, “it’s growing like wild- OSDH - Family Support and Prevention Service April 14, at 12:30 p.m. at the Samis Education White Sox fan,” he admitted. But OAyLiRaiU9o. social media and the for going out and sharing the good fi re,” McKenna said. (405) 271-7611 Center in Oklahoma City. Patrick Raglow, exec- way children are using news and telling people that God If baseball mirrors religion in www.health.ok.gov it. utive director of Catholic Charities will speak at is good.” its rituals, then for Catholics one “Technology is the event. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services McKenna said he saw a need for might say that Mike Sweeney of contributing to the For information or to pre-register, call OSDH https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/ the formal sports outreach while the Kansas City Royals is a key problem now, and Family Support and Prevention Service at (405) working as a lay chaplain. He evangelist. these days children 271-7611 or register online at: www.health. could impart spiritual messages Sweeney, the team’s former fi rst know more than most ok.gov. and support to athletes, but he baseman and now special assis- could not provide the sacraments. tant, was recently named to the “The result of that logically was club’s Hall of Fame. He is chair- that players were leaving the Cath- man of the athletes’ advisory board olic faith and becoming so-called for Catholic Athletes for Christ and non-denominational, born-again sponsors a Catholic baseball camp Christians and not understanding for kids. With his wife, he runs the and receiving the fullness of our Mike and Shara Sweeney Family Catholic faith,” he said. Foundation, which supports youth Catholic Athletes for Christ now and pro-life initiatives and encour- has a cadre of priests it works with ages unity between Catholics and to make sure that athletes can go Protestants. to confession and celebrate Mass On a practice fi eld in Surprise, at stadiums, club houses and Ariz., McKenna caught up with practice fi elds, accommodating Sweeney and they chatted with their game schedules. It also coor- Royals relief pitcher Ryan Madson, dinates events with the Vatican’s who will become a fully-fl edged Church and Sports offi ce within Catholic at Easter. A talk given by the Pontifi cal Council for the Laity Sweeney had inspired Madson to and with the Knights of Columbus. learn more about Catholicism and Msgr. Ned Brockhaus, a priest of enter the Rite of Christian Initia- the Diocese of San Diego, is active tion for Adults program. with the Catholic group and is the Their conversation was inter- chaplain for the Padres. He cele- rupted by fans calling out to Swee- brates Sunday Mass in the Padres’ ney for autographs. He graciously press room when they are in town. accommodated them, and with his A baseball fan since he was a signature added a Bible reference. boy, the priest considers himself a “We got a good Scripture for missionary to the sport. He said he ‘em,” Sweeney said as he signed helps players to “keep their faith and passed back a fan’s souvenir alive” and give them some reason baseball. to come to Mass. McKenna watched most of the He said pro athletes have a lot Royals-White Sox matchup from of demands and pressure – and the Kansas City dugout. It ended unique needs. “I try to help them with a White Sox 6-2 win. in the unusual life that they lead.” On his second day in Phoenix, Spring training, the yearly pas- McKenna met up with Bishop Mi- sage to opening day, is just one chael F. Olson of Fort Worth, one stop on the Catholic Athletes for of 22 bishops who serve on Cath- Christ’s annual agenda. The orga- olic Athletes for Christ’s board. He 8 April 5, 2015 Local Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Family April 5, 2015 9 Women of Achievement Despite low Catholic marriage numbers, some see trend turning around Archdiocesan spelling bee By Nate Madden Catholic News Service. “There’s honored in Norman Catholic News Service also the notion of a destination By J.E. Helm event featured a one-page narrative WASHINGTON D.C. – The num- wedding trumping the traditional For the Sooner Catholic describing each of the award win- ber of Catholic marriages in the notion of getting married within A beautiful, sunny Saturday was ners, highlighting her contributions. United States is at its lowest point the church.” the perfect spring day to host the The women’s efforts have aided since 1965. And there has been “no increase 2015 Women of Achievement Lun- the food pantry, the altar society, Georgetown University’s Center in Catholics marrying non-Cath- cheon at Saint Joseph Church in vacation Bible school, mobile meals, for Applied Research in the Apos- olics that might lead us to believe Norman. The Central Region Coun- the baptismal angel ministry, the tolate keeps records of Catholic that they’re marrying in other school scholarship and endowment cil of the National Council of Cath- Church statistics going back to churches,” he explained. fund and the landscaping and gar- olic Women sponsored the event on 1965, tracking such things as the “Some things have changed dening committee. March 14. total number of priests, the Catho- culturally. ... The church just isn’t Award winner Eileen Wallace of The Catholic women’s groups seen as important” to many young Saint Vincent De Paul Church in lic population of the United States, from respective parishes nominate and the number of baptisms and Catholics, Gray remarked. women for their contributions to the McCloud could only say how much marriages per year. Tim Staples, director of apolo- Church with support of social func- she has enjoyed having “such won- The statistics show that while getics at Catholic Answers in El tions and by participation in fund- derful people to be around.” Cajon, California, told CNS that raising, special projects and charita- Darla Melson of Our Lady of Sor- there were more than 420,000 ble activities. The women each have rows in Chandler remarked joyfully, Catholic marriages in 1970 that “though a particular bishop may offered many years of service, often “I love my parish! They are the most number has dwindled to just over grant permission for a Catholic to CNS photo/Daniel Karmann, EPA. balancing their Catholic women’s warm and loving people!” 154,000 for the year 2014. be married outside of an actual activities with raising a family as Marjory Feighny, honoree from “There’s no defi nitive answer” Catholic church, the law of the properly married ‘in the church.’” Schools in Chippewa Falls. The Cathedral of Our Lady of Per- well as the demands of a full-time for this trend, according to Mark church does not permit it, ordi- The Catechism of the Catholic At the synod, they said they petual Help in Oklahoma City, said. career. Gray, a senior research associate narily speaking. Church teaches that “the cele- “observed a reverence for mar- “It’s not about me. It’s about all The day’s events began with an 11 and poll director at the center. He “And this is fi tting,” he said. “For bration of marriage between two riage, a profound love for families a.m. Mass celebrated by Archbishop these women who live their faith cited some of the leading hypothe- Catholics, there must be an offi cial Catholic faithful normally takes and a grave concern for the pas- Paul Coakley. with God’s love, helping others and ses about the decrease. representative of the church pres- place during Holy Mass, because toral challenges that families face Concelebrants included Rev. Bill serving the Church.” “We’re seeing an increase in ent (or a proper dispensation giv- of the connection of all the sacra- Pruett, spiritual adviser to the Arch- J.E. Helm is a freelance writer for across the globe. All of the testi- cohabitation,” he said, which can en) in order for there to be a valid ments with the paschal mystery of diocesan Council of Women. Saint the Sooner Catholic. monies, discussions and personal “create a hurdle to receiving the marriage, or, we could say, for Christ.” Joseph’s choir delivered a program stories gave witness to the light sacrament of marriage, depending one to be married ‘in the church.’ of music for the Mass, led by choir Catholic Women of Achievement The United States also sees “a and darkness of family life in every on the parish or diocese’s policies,” Thus, it is fi tting that one be mar- director Clinton Davis. Honorees for 2015 very large share (of annulments) corner of the world.” Gray said in an interview with ried ‘in a church’ in order to be In his homily, Archbishop Coakley Honoree – Nominated by that occur in the church globally,” One of the several “takeaway” noted that March 13 had marked Lorraine Bruce – St. Joseph, Nor- according to Gray. “It’s a process messages of the synod for Amer- man that takes some effort, sometimes the two-year anniversary of the elec- ican Catholics, according to the Barbara Elter – St. Charles Borro- some investment. It’s a quasi-legal tion of Pope Francis, and that our Heinzens, is “to remain account- Holy Father had used the occasion meo, OKC process, which is simply not prac- able to the truths that come from to announce a special Jubilee Year Mary Ann Farnik – St. Philip Neri, tical in some parts of the world God (when it comes to marriage). for the church. The Year of Mercy Midwest City like it is in the U.S.,” he explained. We must never stray or be led will begin on Dec. 8, the feast of the Marjory Feighny – The Cathedral However, even the United States away from the Gospel message Immaculate Conception, and end of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, OKC is seeing a lower number of annul- with the Feast of Christ the King in Jodie Ford – St. James the Great- ments, which have dropped from when we deal with families.” November 2016. er, OKC 60,691 in 1985, the earliest data “Perhaps the greatest chal- Doreen Fredrickson – St. Monica, Archbishop Coakley explained available, to 18,558 last year. lenge (to marriage) both here and Edmond that “mercy is the very essence of “Divorce is becoming less com- abroad,” they told CNS in a joint God’s love” and that in our Lenten Pam Grega-Winstead – St. Mark mon” in the U.S., according to e-mail, “is the triumph of self-re- observances, we should “come to a the Evangelist, Norman Gray. “In aggregate terms, fewer liance over self-sacrifi ce. Today’s deeper awareness of our sinfulness” Theresa Lander – St. Francis of marriages means fewer divorces.” culture values independence over so that in acknowledging our sins, Assisi, OKC interdependence. The need to we will “draw down God’s mercy Darla Melson – Our Lady of Sor- Despite these numbers, Gray re- commit oneself to another in mar- upon us.” rows, Chandler mains optimistic about the future The archbishop thanked the hon- Pia O’Hare – St. Eugene, OKC of the sacrament of matrimony. riage makes little sense when the orees for their dedicated work and Karen Osborn – St. Joseph, Union “We’ve seen historically changes perceived outcome is ‘me’ and not generous service to the Church. City in the past ... much like the ba- ‘we.’” “It is my privilege,” he said, “ to Patsy Ryan – St. John Nepomuk, by-boomer generation. Things were However, like Gray, the Heinzens welcome you, the ladies of the arch- Yukon different before World War II. Mass also see a cultural renewal emerg- diocese, as we honor you today.” Christa Penney Sawyer – Epipha- attendance was down, as were ing on the Catholic marriage front. A luncheon in the Parish Life ny of the Lord, OKC baptisms and (sacramental) mar- “One of the most positive cultur- Center followed, with Archbishop Donalee Schofi eld – Catholic riage rates, but the baby-boomer al trends that we see is a shift in Women’s Activities Club Coakley saying grace, asking God’s generation saw a time of cultural catechesis from a child-centered blessing on the honorees and bless- Mary Smail – St. John the Baptist, change, so it’s diffi cult to predict focus to a parent-centered fo- ing the special medals that were Edmond what’s going to happen.” cus,” they said. “This trend allows awarded to each of the women. Eileen Wallace – Our Lady of Fati- With regard to young people in parishes to utilize the basic de- A program booklet for Saturday’s ma #1831 the church, Gray said that “mil- sire found in most parents’ heart lennials are a little more tradi- to provide the very best for their tional, a little more romantic and children. ... This shift in the cat- more interested in marrying in the echetical approach is bearing great church. They’re looking for their Winners pictured with Superinten- Mary, Lawton results because parents are learn- dent Cris Carter: Fifth and sixth grades: 1st place: soulmate ... so we’re starting to ing how to become primary educa- First and second grades: 1st Rory Sebastian, Christ the King; see that sort of a cultural shift place: Mia Franco, Sts. Peter & 2nd: Joe Hotze, All Saints; 3rd: among the youngest generation of tors for their children.” Paul; 1st: Sanjay Karthik, St. Mary, Paola Grella, St. Eugene; 4th: Catholics.” As the U.S. bishops’ 2006 teach- Lawton; 1st: Amy Le, St. Charles Thomas Josey, St. John Nepomuk; Last October, Jeff and Alice ing statement “Married Love and Borromeo; 2nd: Annabell Harden, 5th: Peyton McCuan, Christ the the Gift of Life” puts it, marriage Bishop John Carroll; 3rd: Thansi King Heinzen, a married couple from Garikipati, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Seventh and eighth grades: 1st Wisconsin, served as auditors to “is a lifelong commitment of love Third and fourth grades: 1st place: Sam Kolar, All Saints; 2nd: the extraordinary Synod of Bish- between a man and woman. It is place: Jocelyn Hoang, All Saints; Ann Pham, St. James; 3rd: Noelia ops on the family. Alice Heinzen is an intimate partnership, which 2nd: Jenna Chan, Bishop John Velasco, St. Charles Borromeo; director of the Offi ce for Marriage husbands and wives learn to give Carroll; 3rd: Thomas Doan, All 4th: Patrick Martinez, Bishop John and receive love unselfi shly, and Saints; 4th: Peter Pham, Bishop Carroll; 5th: Hanna Newby, St. and Family Life in the Diocese of Archbishop Coakley celebrated Mass with the Women of Achievement nominees. John Carroll; 5th: Ryan Crooks, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton La Crosse and Jeff Heinzen is the then teach their children to do so Photo Cara Koenig. president of McDonell Catholic as well. 10 April 5, 2015 Review Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Local April 5, 2015 11 The Most Holy Eucharist: A book sure to increase devotion Briefs By J.E. Helm to the Protestant Reformation. This chapter are present simultaneously.” Instead, transub- Wood Badge training available ing a retreat on Saturday, April 18, For the Sooner Catholic reads almost like a book within a book as do stantiation means that “at the moment of the For the fi rst time, the Last from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., featuring Frontier Council will be offering Sister Judith Sutera’s book, “The “The Most Holy Eucha- others such as Ch. 8, “The Teachings of John consecration, the Body of Christ is not com- a Sabbath-friendly Wood Badge Vinedresser’s Notebook.” The cost rist: Our Passion and Our Paul II on the Eucharist.” bined with the natural bread, nor is it enclosed training course for cub, scout and for the retreat and lunch is $25. Living Bread” by Father The main themes of Father McGovern’s book in the bread as in a container, but it replaces venture leaders. Wood Badge is Financial assistance is available. Thomas J. McGovern is focus on its subtitle: “Our Passover and Our the substance of the bread while the accidents the most advanced and in-depth Reservations by contacting (405) a beautiful work that will Living Bread.” The fi rst important concept that (color, taste, weight and so forth) remain in Father presents is that Christ is our Passover, leadership training available in the 635-5665 or jmmartinosb@yahoo. surely raise the reader’s existence and untouched.” a sacrifi cial victim offered for our sins. Second- Boy Scout program. The course com. Register by April 15. “The awareness of the great And so, Father explains, the Holy Sacrifi ce of ly, the Eucharist is, in truth and in fact, the runs two weekends, April 9-11 and Vinedresser’s Notebook” will be mystery of the Holy Eucha- the Mass refl ects the mystery of the Incarna- Real Presence, the actual body, blood, soul and April 30-May 2. The cost is $225. available for purchase for $15. rist and increase devotion tion. “The mystery of God’s taking on a human divinity of Jesus Christ. For more information, contact Mi- to this sacrament as well. nature is reproduced in the Eucharist.” This Father begins his book with “The Scriptural chael Brown at (405) 735-9357 or ACCW sponsors workshop on Father McGovern is a is why the Holy Sacrifi ce of the Mass, with its Foundations of the Eucharist.” He explains [email protected]. domestic violence priest of the Opus Dei prel- miracle of the Eucharist, is “the centre and the that just as God’s covenant with the people of ACCW is presenting a workshop, ature, and, expectedly, his root of the spiritual life of Christians.” the Old Testament was sealed with the sacrifi ce Vespers for Year of Consecrated Women Healing the Wounds, from Elsewhere in his book, Father stresses the book is immersed in the Church’s most tradi- of a lamb and the eating of its fl esh, so too our Life 9 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, April importance of “Devotion at Mass and Holy tional values. He holds a doctorate in theology New Testament covenant is sealed with Christ’s Join St. Gregory’s celebration 18, at the Catholic Pastoral Cen- Communion.” He tells us that we must discov- from the University of Navarre in Spain, and he sacrifi ce on the cross and our reception of the of the Year of Consecrated Life on ter. Deb Stanaland from the Okla- er the joy of the Eucharist and participation writes with scholarly authority. Eucharist. April 12, beginning with Vespers homa City YWCA and Karen Paint- in Sunday Mass. He details the benefi ts that The book is not light reading, yet it is not dif- The highly educated Father McGovern quotes at 3 p.m. Vespers will be followed er, our NCCW Representative to come to us in “Adoration of the Eucharist.” He fi cult. It is thought provoking, and everywhere documents from the Council of Trent as well by a presentation on vocations the Religious Alliance Against por- in his writing, Father McGovern references as Vatican II. He references Saint Alphonsus reminds us that “Jesus always awaits us in the by Mother Miriam, Lamb of God, nography, will speak. A box lunch Church writers and scholars, beginning with Liguori, Ignatius of Antioch, Saint Irenaeus tabernacle.” O.S.B. Dinner will be with mem- is available for $10. To register, Scripture and fi nally incorporating the work of Lyons, Tertullian, Origen, Saints Cypri- In his introduction, Father McGovern says, “I bers from various consecrated life call Mary Ann Schmitt at (405) of Pope Benedict XVI. Footnotes are plentiful, an of Carthage, Cyril of Jerusalem and John have not tried to write a textbook on the Eu- communities. Tickets include a 943-5758 or e-mail sgmaschm@ and he explains even the most philosophical of Chrysostom. charist or to cover every aspect of it. My prima- ticket to Matt Maher’s Saints and aol.com by April 16. ideas in a way that makes them easily under- The reader is left with a profound sense of ry objective is to provide a book that will help Sinners Tour concert at 6:30 p.m. stood. the sacred character of the Sacrifi ce of the people to grow in love for the Mass and for the For tickets, contact SGU’s FIDE at Okarche study on the Mass A reader could take a great deal of time to Mass and of the Eucharist as the focal point of Blessed Sacrament.” fi [email protected] or (405) 878- Is Mass boring? Are you not read and refl ect upon the chapters of this book, our faith. Father has succeeded. “The Most Holy Eu- 5352. being fed? Join us for “A Biblical each of which could be read separately and not Another important theme of the book is de- charist” is a book that exhorts us to appreciate Walk Through the Mass” by Dr. necessarily in order. Out of curiosity, for exam- tailed in Ch. 3, “The Real Presence of Christ in and to love this priceless gift, and a reading Divine Mercy Sunday Edward Sri. This six-week study ple, someone could actually begin reading with the Eucharist.” Father explains the miracle of of his work is highly recommended for anyone St. John the Baptist Catholic provides a unique tour of the time- the last chapter, “A History of Fidelity to the transubstantiation. The Council of Trent, he who wishes to grow in this aspect of the faith. Church, Edmond, will be cele- less Liturgy. Participants will come Mass,” which is an account of the persecution J.E. Helm is a freelance writer for the Sooner brating Divine Mercy Sunday with to know and understand the Mass points out, rejected consubstantiation; this was Celebrate St. Teresa of Jesus’ ram, O.C.D., a Carmelite Friar at of the Catholic Church in Ireland subsequent the idea that “both the bread and Christ’s body Catholic. an annual Divine Mercy Sunday like never before. We will learn 500th birthday and learn more Little Flower Catholic Church in Eucharistic Holy Hour, Sunday, why we say what we say and do about this wonderful saint and Oklahoma City, on a 14-day pil- April 12, at 3 p.m. To explain more what we do at Mass. Classes are at Little free library at Yukon’s St. John Nepomuk fi rst woman doctor of the Church grimage to Spain to celebrate the about Divine Mercy, the movie, 6 p.m. on Sunday nights, starting with Fr. Stephen Sanchez, O.C.D., “Divine Mercy No Escape,” will April 19, at Holy Trinity Parish 500th anniversary of St. Teresa By Anamaría Scaperlanda Biddick original book or replace it with tion provides a place for reading in and Fr. John Magdalene Suenram, be shown at 2 p.m. Everyone is in Okarche. No class on Mother’s of Avila’s birth, Aug. 4-19, 2015. For the Sooner Catholic another one. beautiful weather. O.C.D. welcome. Day. Cost of materials is $20 and Learn about St. Teresa and see the Saint John Nepomuk plans to Three talks on St. Teresa: Saint John Nepomuk parish The Little Free Library initiative can be purchased at Amazon.com places where she lived and served offer books ranging from Catholic “Christology of St. Teresa of Je- in Yukon is joining in a citywide began in 2009, when Todd Bol Disability survey focus groups or by contacting Jennifer Johnson the Church. The highlight of this philosophy and theology to devo- sus,” “Humility and Holiness” and initiative to promote literacy and a built one in his Hudson, Wisc., The archdiocese and Catholic at (405) 263-7974 or jjbcjohnson@ pilgrimage is a four-day Interna- tional and prayer books to litera- “The life of prayer according to St. love of reading through free book yard. Bol offered the exchange as Charities are participating in a hotmail.com. Register by April 10. tional Teresian Meeting in Avila ture and fi ction. Teresa of Jesus,” will be Saturday, exchanges. a tribute to his mother, an avid study regarding the needs and from Aug. 10-14. The cost, which Their Little Free Library is mod- April 25, from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. The book exchanges, called reader and former teacher. Now, services at parishes for those with Homeschool curriculum night eled after the original white-framed in the Guadalupe Center at Little includes airfare, hotels, meals and there are more than 100,000 Little disabilities. A focus group for The St. Gianna Catholic Home- “Little Free Library,” are small, church, built in 1889. Parishioner Flower Catholic Church, 1125 S. bus transportation, is $3,500 dbl. Free Libraries around the world in people with disabilities and their school Apostolate invites homes- weather-proof structures that David Parizek of Parizek farms Walker Ave., Oklahoma City. occ. The cost for registration and families will be held at the Catholic chooling parents, and those who contain books of various genres built the structure. Parizek’s some 50 countries. The event is free and open to the attendance at the International Fr. Rex Arnold, pastor of St. John Pastoral Center on Tuesday, April are thinking about homeschooling, and subjects that are free. Yukon’s family is one of the original Czech For more information about the public. Lunch provided. Register Teresian Meeting is an additional Nepomuk in Yukon, with the parishio- 14, at 6:30 p.m. A second focus to curriculum night from 6:30 Ladies Literacy Club launched the Catholic families in Yukon. project, visit www.littlefreelibrary. by calling or texting Barbara at $190. Current passport required. ners who helped build the Little Free group will be held for those who p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on April 20, initiative. The library is located outside the org. (405) 826-3860 or e-mailing For information and to register, Library in the parish garden. Photo serve people with disabilities on at St. Monica, 2001 N. Western The idea behind the book ex- south church entrance, between a Anamaría Scaperlanda Biddick is [email protected]. contact Fr. John at (405) 235- provided. Thursday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m. Ave., Edmond. The event provides change is to “take a book; leave pair of stone park benches, in the a freelance writer and columnist for 2037 or [email protected], or con- at the CPC. All are welcome. Child information on favorite homes- Rachel’s Vineyard retreat a book.” Readers can return the Saint Francis Garden. The loca- the Sooner Catholic. tact Barbara Basgall at bbasgall@ care not available. For more infor- chool resources, books and ideas. Have you had an abortion or cox.net. mation, contact (405) 721-5651, Tables will be set up for those who been affected by another’s abor- St. James the Greater students celebrate Holy Week Ext. 101. wish to display, sell or trade their tion? Sadness, anxiety, guilt and used curriculum and books. Light grief are common, not only for the Fr. Janocha to lead pilgrimage Catholics Coming Home refreshments provided. Parents woman, but also the man involved, to Poland, Eastern Europe St. Charles Borromeo, 5024 N only. Childcare available upon or for other relatives and friends. Fr. Carl William Janocha, St. Grove, OKC, will be having an request. For information or to reg- There is help for you. Experience Mary, Medford, will lead a pil- informal group meeting for people ister, contact LeAnn Hufnagel at the healing love of Jesus Christ grimage to Poland and Eastern who are interested in investigating (405) 613-2277 or leannhufnagel@ at a Rachel’s Vineyard weekend Europe from Nov. 2-13. The trip returning to the Catholic Church. yahoo.com. retreat May 22-24. is $3,378 per person and includes The group will meet from 6 p.m. The retreat offers a profound airfare from OKC, four-star ho- to 7 p.m. each Tuesday for fi ve St. Gregory’s panel to discuss opportunity to experience God’s tels, most meals and more. Sites weeks, beginning April 14. The artifi cial womb love, forgiveness and compassion. include Warsaw, Krakow and meetings are a confi dential place St. Gregory’s University Pro- Participation is strictly confi den- Czestochowa, home of the “Black to discuss your feelings regarding Life team will host a free panel to tial. The retreat is sponsored by Madonna,” Wadowoce (birthplace the Church, and to update and re- discuss the ethics of the artifi cial the archdiocesan Offi ce of Family of St. John Paul II), Auschwitz, new your faith in a compassionate womb developed in Japan. Dr. Life. the Shrine of Divine Mercy to Sr. atmosphere. For more information, Richard Meloche will moderate For more information, contact Faustina, Budapest, Vienna and St. James the Greater students observed Lent through artwork depicting Jesus contact the church offi ce at (405) the panel with Fr. Boniface Cope- (405) 623-3844 or rachelsvine- at the Last Supper and crucifi xes made from clothespins. At right, students 789-2592. lin, Dr. Vickie Jean, Dr. William [email protected]. Cost is $75 Prague with the shrine to the serve at weekly Stations of the Cross. Photos provided. Chapman, Alexia Walton, and for meals, a private room and all Infant of Prague at Our Lady of Epiphany retreat with Sister Fr. Nicholas. The panel will be at retreat materials. Payment plans Victory Church. A $400 deposit Judith Sutera 7:30 p.m. April 23 at the Shawnee and fi nancial assistance available. is required. Contact Fr. Janocha Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Community Room. Pilgrimage to Spain at (580) 395-2148 or cwjanocha@ Church in Oklahoma City is host- St. Teresa of Jesus celebration Join Fr. John Magdalene Suen- kanokla.net. 12 April 5, 2015 Español Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Español April 5, 2015 13 Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 Pascua y nuestra Celebración Eucarística Abrir nuestros ojos al pecado del racismo ¡En la Misa, nos encontramos con Cristo Resucitado, nuestro Amor y Alegría! En el momento culminante de la aparición y la familia humana. Es un pecado que se fundamental. To- Por Pedro A. Moreno, OP, MRE vivo y presente en cada Misa y en cada parte de Director del Ministerio Hispano del Resucitado a sus discípulos abatidos en el coloca en el corazón del hombre y corrompe las davía luchamos ella! camino a Emaús, San Lucas escribe: “En ese culturas y sociedades. Es un pecado que nos con los efectos Hace muchos años tuve la Nuestra Misa, donde celebramos los Misterios Pascuales, es nuestra oportunidad de encon- momento se les abrieron los ojos y lo recono- ciega a la igualdad fundamental de todos los del pecado, entre oportunidad de tomar algunos trar a, y ser nutridos por, el ahora Resucitado cieron” (Lucas 24:31). seres humanos y la dignidad dada por Dios de ellos un intelecto cursos de teología con el Pa- Señor Jesucristo, que ha vencido a la muerte El don de la fe, tan íntimamente ligado con cada persona creada a imagen y semejanza de oscurecido y una dre John A. Hardon, S.J. en la por medio de su amor y nos invita a participar el Bautismo, nos permite ver con nuevos ojos. Dios. voluntad debilita- Universidad de St. John en la A medida que la Iglesia celebra el Bautismo en su triunfo. El racismo es lo que llevó a los horrores del da. No somos tan ciudad de Nueva York. Su don en la Pascua, dando la bienvenida a los recién holocausto en la Alemania de los Nazi. El ra- para clarifi car, la especifi ci- La mejor manera de celebrar verdaderamente sabios o fuertes la Pascua es, y siempre será, el tener un en- bautizados e invitando a todos los cristianos cismo institucionalizó las leyes Jim Crow (leyes Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley dad y profundidad de su pen- como lo pens- cuentro personal y celebrar con el mismo Señor a renovar sus promesas bautismales, recon- estatales y locales que defendían la segregación samiento se combinó bien con un intenso amor amos. Todavía Resucitado Jesucristo. (Para mí, cestas llenas ocemos que el Bautismo nos lleva sólo hasta racial en lugares públicos) tras la abolición de de Cristo y fi delidad a la Iglesia. caemos presa con demasiada facilidad al orgu- de chocolates, caramelos y juguetes realmente el comienzo de una nueva vida en Cristo. Se la esclavitud. Las actitudes racistas y diversas Un día, mientras se hablaba sobre la Cel- llo espiritual. La naturaleza humana, aunque no comunican el triunfo del amor y la vida so- nos pone fi rmemente en el camino del Señor. cegueras siguen creando situaciones intoler- ebración de la Eucaristía me abrió los ojos a bre la muerte y el pecado.) El proceso de conversión, la santifi cación y la ables en todo el mundo, especialmente donde fundamentalmente buena, es una naturaleza algo que nunca había considerado – a veces No hay mejor manera de asegurar que este transformación continúa durante toda la vida la migración reúne a los pueblos de difer- caída. puedo ser lento en recoger detallitos impor- Encuentro Pascual con Jesucristo Resucitado de discipulado en la Iglesia. entes colores, credos y etnias. Por lo general, Todavía somos pecadores. Nuestra fe pro- tantes mientras comprendo el cuadro mayor. suceda que yendo a, y participando en una El pecado nos ciega. La fe ilumina. Nuestra pasa desconocido como factor que contribuye fesa que hemos sido redimidos por la sangre El Padre Hardon puntualizó enfáticamente Celebración de la Eucaristía, o sea, ir a Misa. refl exión honesta nos recuerda que a pesar de a nuestra incapacidad de remediar la crisis de Cristo, que murió y resucitó por todos que si bien estamos acostumbrados a hablar Me gustaría dejarlos con una cita de la encí- que hemos sido iluminados por el don de la migratoria tan difícil de resolver en nuestra nosotros. Pero no podemos descansar y reco- de la Presencia Real de Cristo en la Eucaristía, clica de San Juan Pablo II “Ecclesia de Eucha- fe, los efectos del pecado nos han dejado con nación hoy. starnos sobre la fe y las virtudes de las gen- haríamos bien en especifi car que en la Eucar- ristia” No. 14. Les deseo a todos una santa, ciertas cegueras y debilidades. Recientemente hemos sido testigos de ten- eraciones pasadas y pensar que esto pueda istía celebramos y encontramos un ¡Cristo Re- feliz y alegre época de Pascua llena de nuestro Una de las cegueras que el Espíritu Santo siones raciales que han estallado en manifesta- sostenernos en el futuro. sucitado! (Gracias al Siervo de Dios Padre John amoroso, vivifi cante y resucitado Señor Jesu- está tratando de eliminar de nuestras vidas ciones masivas e incluso violencia en todo el Estamos tan susceptibles al pecado, incluy- A. Hardon. Pido por su beatifi cación.) cristo. hoy es el racismo. El racismo es más que un país. Nos quedamos sorprendidos y avergon- endo el pecado del racismo, al igual que aque- Desde ese primer Domingo de Pascua nos en- “La Pascua de Cristo incluye, con la pasión mal social. También es un pecado contra Dios zados por los feos insultos racistas cantadas llos que nos han precedido. Podemos aprender contraremos en cada Misa el verdadero Cuerpo y muerte, también su resurrección. Es lo que por algunos miembros de una frater- de la historia, pero también somos capaces y Sangre de Jesucristo Resucitado, amándonos recuerda la aclamación del pueblo después de nidad de nuestra propia Universidad de repetir sus errores. Al enfrentarnos con la y vivifi cándonos, en toda su humanidad glori- la consagración: ‘Proclamamos tu resurrec- de Oklahoma. Nos sorprende cuando evidencia preocupante de racismo en nuestra fi cada. ¡Encontrándolo a Él es nuestra mayor ción’. Efectivamente, el sacrifi cio eucarístico vemos estas escenas de intolerancia alegría! no sólo hace presente el misterio de la pasión y racial y violencia que ingenuamente sociedad todos debemos examinar nuestras Nuestro amoroso y vivifi cante Señor y Salva- muerte del Salvador, sino también el misterio habíamos consignado al pasado. conciencias, incluidos nuestras cegueras, ya dor Resucitado, Jesucristo, está presente en de la resurrección, que corona su sacrifi cio. En Vivimos en una época en que es que el Espíritu Santo busca iluminar estas Una imagen de Cristo Resucitado en la capilla de cada Misa en su pueblo, un pueblo Pascual; cuanto viviente y resucitado, Cristo se hace en difícil mantenerse al día con el rá- áreas de nuestras vidas. Resurrection Cemetery. Foto de archivos. está presente en todos los sacerdotes, hombres la Eucaristía ‘pan de vida’, ‘pan vivo’. pido ritmo de los avances científi cos, ¿De qué manera nos llama el Señor a afi rmar que viven el sacerdocio de Cristo Resucitado; Celebración Pascual, nuestra mayor alegría y San Ambrosio lo recordaba a los neófi tos, tecnológicos y digitales. Hemos toma- la dignidad de cada persona y rechazar toda está presente como la Palabra proclamada, una como familia, juntos celebramos y entramos como una aplicación del acontecimiento de la do una cosmovisión evolutiva y asu- manifestación de racismo que divide el Cuerpo vivifi cante Palabra energizada por la podero- en comunión con nuestro Señor Jesucristo resurrección a su vida: ‘Si hoy Cristo está en mimos que el progreso material es la de Cristo, disminuye la promesa de nuestra sa presencia de Cristo Resucitado, que es la Resucitado. Él no está muerto yaciendo sobre ti, Él resucita para ti cada día’. San Cirilo de trayectoria inevitable de la historia gran nación, y debilita la familia humana? Palabra misma; está presente en la Eucaristía, un pedazo de frío mármol en una tumba; la Alejandría, a su vez, subrayaba que la parti- humana. Pero en realidad no hay Al celebrar la victoria de la Resurrección, Presencia Real de amor y vida de Cristo Resu- tumba está vacía. ¡Él está, ahora, siempre y cipación en los santos Misterios ‘es una ver- tal paralelo al avance en el universo oremos para que nuestros ojos se abran para citado en su Cuerpo y Sangre, que nos alimen- para siempre, vivo! Él ha resucitado de entre dadera confesión y memoria de que el Señor moral. reconocer y respetar la presencia del Señor en ta para que obtengamos de Él la vida eterna. los muertos. ha muerto y ha vuelto a la vida por nosotros y La naturaleza humana no ha cam- La procesión para el Domingo de Ramas a San José en Norman. cada uno de nuestros hermanos y hermanas Él es nuestro Sacrifi cio Pascual, nuestra ¡Nuestro Señor Jesucristo Resucitado está para benefi cio nuestro’”. biado o evolucionado de una manera (cf. Lc 24:31). El papa se une a gente carente de hogar en una visita por la Capilla Sixtina Las actitudes de la generación del milenio sobre contraceptivos y aborto Por Cindy Wooden fotografía de grupo debajo del Por Carol Zimmermann vista favorable hacia el matrimonio basados en los que sus amistades moralmente no era correcto. Un 14 Catholic News Service gigantesco mural ejecutado por Catholic News Service y no lo ven como una costumbre y familia sostienen. por ciento dijo que eso dependía CIUDAD DEL VATICANO – Mien- Michelangelo, conocido como “El WASHINGTON – Las personas pasada de moda ni anticuada. Y allí se dijo que las personas de de las circunstancias. tras gozaban de una visita privada último Juicio”. Y esa no fue únicamente la fo- que pertenecen a la generación del Estos resultados se obtuvieron la generación del milenio ponen su Un 72 por ciento de católicos a la Capilla Sixtina, un grupo de tografía que se tomó, pues varios milenio en Estados Unidos, naci- por medio de un estudio que se dio atención en las relaciones hu- de raza aria y un 74 por ciento de invitados importantes, personas de los invitados tenían cámara das en los años que median entre a conocer el 27 de marzo, a cargo manas y tienden a tener un punto hispanos católicos dijeron que el carentes de hogar que viven en los del Public Religion Research Insti- de vista más liberal sobre asuntos alrededores del Vaticano, recibi- fotográfi ca en su respectivo telé- el 1980 al 2000, no quieren que se énfasis sobre determinadas prácti- tute. Se levantó una encuesta de tales como unión de personas del eron de sorpresa la visita del papa. fono celular y se tomaron fo- les encasille en categorías. cas sexuales y uso de contracepti- 2,314 adultos jóvenes, utilizando mismo sexo y aceptando, además, Los 150 visitantes apenas tografías mutuas y del papa. Predominantemente no per- vos era más efectivo que la absti- el Internet, en el mes de febrero. a aquellos que son hombres o habían llegado a la Capilla Sixtina Mauro, quien habla italiano y tenecen a ninguna fi liación religio- sirve de vocero al grupo de polacos El margen de error fue de más o mujeres homosexuales, bisexuales nencia. La Iglesia Católica enseña cerca de las 5 de la tarde, el 26 de sa y no se identifi can con el mar- que duermen cerca de la ofi cina menos un 2.7 por ciento de pun- o que se han querido cambiar. que la contracepción artifi cial es marzo, cuando el papa Francisco bete de algún grupo político. Son, de prensa del Vaticano, le dijo al tos. El grupo, como tal, tiende a ser moralmente errónea. se apareció en la puerta. étnica y racialmente, diversos, más Catholic News Service, el 27 de Al estudio el 2015 Millennials, pragmático. Y como lo puntualizó La Iglesia Católica enseña que “Bienvenidos”, les dijo el papa. que la población en general. marzo, que su parte favorita de los Sexuality and Reproductive Health un participante en la discusión, el aborto es moralmente erróneo “Esta es la casa de todos, esta es A este grupo de personas, cuya su casa. Las puertas siempre es- Museos del Vaticano fue una car- Survey y se estudió la forma en la las personas del año del milenio y que la vida humana es sagrada edad fl uctúa entre los 18 a 35 tán abiertas para todos”. roza y la colección de automóviles. que las diversas razas y religiones siempre han vivido en un mundo desde su concepción hasta su fi nal años de edad, no les gusta que Habían cerrado los museos del Mauro dijo que él y sus amigos conforman sus actitudes sobre en donde existe el VIH y el SIDA. natural. los señalen como partidarios de Vaticano 90 minutos antes del siempre observan largas fi las de estos temas. “La experiencia triunfa sobre la En comparación con otros turistas que esperan para entrar los que se pronuncian a favor de tiempo normal para que se llevara Una mujer carente de hogar camina por una Guardia Suiza para entrar a la Durante una presentación, lleva- ideología”, dijo más de un partici- grupos étnicos, los hispanos del a los museos y por eso fue bueno la vida o los que prefi eren dejar a a cabo esta visita especial de invi- Capilla Sixtina. Foto CNS/Max Rossi, Reuters. da a cabo en Washington, con el pante de la mesa redonda, hacien- milenio demostraron las reservas tados del arzobispo Konrad Kra- ver lo que llama tanto la atención. elección personal decisiones rela- propósito de revisar los resultados do notar que los adultos jóvenes, calles de Roma. empleó más de 20 minutos con el- morales más grandes en contra del jewski, limosnero del papa, para Y ni siquiera tuvieron que esperar cionadas con permitir el aborto o de la encuesta, entre el número con frecuencia, sustentan sus “Recen por mí. Necesito las ora- los, antes de que les sirvieran una aborto. Un 45 por ciento de his- que fuera solamente para ellos en fi la o verse atosigados por la no, grupos conocidos “pro vida” y de participantes se encontraban opiniones sobre experiencias de ciones de personas como ustedes”, cena en la cafetería de los museos. concurrencia. “Éramos nosotros panos del milenio dijeron que som- la visita a la Capilla Sixtina. Los “pro opción. En su mayoría aprue- defensores del cuidado de salud otras personas que les son fami- acompañaron guías profesionales les dijo el papa. Y les impartió la La ofi cina de prensa del Vaticano solamente”, dijo. eterse a un aborto es moralmente ban el uso de contraceptivos y y el señor Robert Jones, director liares. y pudieron visitar los jardines del bendición, diciendo: “Que el Señor dijo que el papa Francisco había La llegada del papa, dijo Mauro, apoyan política de acción mediante ejecutivo de investigaciones del De acuerdo con la encuesta, un erróneo, comparado ese porcentaje Vaticano y los museos. les proteja y los ayude en el cami- pedido que no hubiera cámaras “fue una gran sorpresa. Aplau- la cual se tenga acceso más fácil- instituto. Allí se enfatizó que los 71 por ciento de los del año del con un 35 por ciento de personas El papa Francisco le agradeció no de la vida y les deje sentir su fotográfi cas durante el encuen- dimos. Todo mundo estaba tan mente y de forma asequible a prác- adultos jóvenes de hoy tienden a milenio dijeron que el uso de con- de raza aria, un 30 por ciento de al arzobispo la organización del tierno y paternal amor”. tro con el grupo. Después de que contento”. ticas, productos contraceptivos. formar sus puntos de vista sobre traceptivos era moralmente acep- raza negra y un 23 por ciento de evento “de pequeña caricia” para El papa saludó a cada uno de se había retirado, sin embargo, La cena, dijo, fue una fi esta de Tienen en su mayoría un punto de sexualidad y salud reproductiva table y un 9 por ciento dijo que las islas del Pacífi co Asiático. quienes carecen de techo en las los visitantes individualmente y los invitados posaron para una pizza italiana. 14 April 5, 2015 Local Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Local April 5, 2015 15 Calendar This calendar only covers the two weeks between issue dates and may not refl ect all of the calendar items. 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April 12 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Marvin Bennett at (405) 878- information, call Barbara Catholic School open house 5352. Basgall (405) 826-3860. 6 Easter Monday – Catholic from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Visit Pastoral Center closed www.stelizabethedmond.org. 18 The Lay Missionaries of Char- 18 A presentation on the Shroud ity at St. Ann Nursing Home, of Turin at 7:30 p.m. at St. 8 Catholic War Veterans USA 12 Divine Mercy Eucharistic OKC. Mass at 9:30 a.m. with John the Baptist in Edmond Oklahoma Memorial Post Holy Hour at St. John the meetings following. For more will raise money for the Okla- 168 will hold their month- Baptist Church, Edmond, at information, contact Karen at homa Catholic Broadcasting ly meeting at 7 p.m. in the 3 p.m. (405) 396-9086. Network. Tickets are $10 for Are you listening? By Sally Crowe Nash Sunnylane Family Reception adults; participants age 18 Center, 3900 SE 29, Del City. 12 Vespers for the Year of Con- 18 ACCW is presenting a work- and younger are free. 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Deb Stanaland from the shared their favorite Catho- Volunteers will be ready to ities Club will meet for lunch Tour concert at 6:30 p.m. For Oklahoma City YWCA and 19 St. William Catholic Church, lic radio programs and why take your calls from 8 a.m. to at 11:30 a.m. in the Epipha- tickets, contact SGU’s FIDE Karen Painter, our NCCW Durant, is holding its annu- they listen to Catholic radio 7 p.m. on both days. ny of the Lord Church Patio at (405) 878-5352. Representative to the Reli- al Calf Fry Fundraiser from in Oklahoma. Tune to Cath- Donations to Catholic radio Room, 7336 W Britton Road. gious Alliance Against por- Noon to 4 p.m. at the Bryan 14 olic radio to hear what fellow can be made by going online Germaine ‘Tis’ Bohlman, Catholic War Veterans (of nography, will speak. A box County Fairgrounds, Haggard president of the Oklahoma any war/confl ict) will meet in lunch is available for $10. To Hall, 1901 S 9. Meal tickets Oklahoma Catholics had to to www.okcatholicbroadcast- City Council of Garden Clubs the community room of St. register, contact Mary Ann are $20 if purchased by April say. ing.com and clicking on the Inc., will present “A Walk thru Ann Retirement Center at 7 Schmitt at (405) 943-5758 by 10. Contact Ginger Lewis at “Donate” link. For questions Not only is Oklahoma Cath- my MINATURE GARDEN.” For p.m. For more information, April 16. (580) 916-1438. olic Broadcasting Network or problems, call (405) 255- more information, call Sylvia contact Fr. M. Price Oswalt at being heard, but now we can 7348 or e-mail Marlene at (405) 722-9566. (405) 235-4565. 18 Epiphany of the Lord in 19 A presentation on the Shroud be seen as well. Tyler Sign & [email protected]. Oklahoma City is hosting a of Turin at 2 p.m. at St. Jo- Outdoor, a division of Tyler Business owners! Are you 9 Charismatic Catholic prayer 17 Monthly Novena to the Infant retreat from 9 a.m. to 3:30 seph, Norman Media, has posted billboards, interested in being recognized meeting, 7 p.m., at the Catho- Jesus. The novena prayers p.m., featuring Sister Judith featuring OCBN, at Sheridan in one of our sponsor recog- lic Pastoral Center, Rm. C-3. will be as follows: Mon- Sutera’s book, “The Vine- 19 Archbishop Coakley will Avenue and E.K. Gaylord, nition spots? Contact Sally day-Friday following Noon dresser’s Notebook.” The cost celebrate 4 p.m. Mass at St. 3100 S. Shields, Interstate Crowe Nash at (405) 441-3798 11 The Oblates of St. Benedict Mass, Saturday following 6 of the retreat and lunch is Joseph Old Cathedral to com- 44 and Kelley Avenue, and at or at sallycrowenash@gmail. of Mt. St. Scholastica meet at p.m. Mass, and Sunday fol- $25. Reserve your space by memorate 20th anniversary 1422 S. 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Job Box Middle school teacher additional requirements to jobs@ CCHD intern Zahler, O.S.B., Ph.D., seeks full- Christ the King Catholic School catholiccharitiesok.org. Summer internship is available time, part-time or PRN RN’s and is seeking a Oklahoma certifi ed to work with Catholic Charities LPN’s in the Oklahoma City area. middle school teacher for social Catholic Charities parish and the Catholic Campaign for Health insurance available for full- studies. Must be willing to super- engagement coordinator Human Development to increase time employment. E-mail resume vise online language instruction The coordinator serves as con- awareness about poverty in the to [email protected] or fax to (405) program. Some knowledge of Latin sultant, educator and supporter United States, promote Catholic 878-5302. helpful. Apply in writing to Karen for parishes and communities to social traditions, and build bridg- Carter, principal, Christ the King develop and sustain social minis- es between poor and non-poor Mustang music director Catholic School, 1905 Elmhurst tries, including health care min- communities. Must be Catholic Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Ave., OKC 73120. Interviews istries, advocacy and ecumenical and able to attend all-expense Mustang is seeking a full-time scheduled mid-April. outreach. Must be a graduate of paid training May 27-29. Low-in- music director. Bilingual skills an accredited school with a degree come and bi-lingual applicants Catholic Charities Refugee in a related fi eld, be a practicing are encouraged to apply. To apply, preferred. A degree in music and/ Resettlement Program Catholic with knowledge of Catho- contact Becky VanPool at (405) or liturgy (or experience in lieu of Seeking social service providers lic Social Teaching and spirituality, 523-3003 or bvanpool@catholic- a degree) is required as well as ex- to work as job developers and case have two to four years experience charitiesok.org. perience in directing a choir, and managers. Preference will be given in social ministry with education providing accompaniment using a to bilingual candidates (Burmese, and communication skills, and Registered nurse piano and organ. Send inquiries to Spanish or Arabic). To apply, demonstrated leadership and pro- Ultimate One Home Health Care Deacon Paul Lewis at (405) 376- e-mail resume, cover letter and gram development skills. in Shawnee, directed by Fr. Paul 9435 or [email protected]. 16 April 5, 2015 Faith Sooner Catholic Easter and our Eucharistic celebration At Mass we encounter the risen Christ, our love and joy! By Pedro A. Moreno, OP, MRE Our risen Lord Jesus Christ is alive and pres- Director of Hispanic Ministry ent at each Mass and in every part of it! Many years ago I had the Our Mass, where we celebrate the Easter opportunity of taking some Mysteries, is our opportunity to encounter, theology courses with Father and be nurtured by, the now risen Lord Jesus John A. Hardon, S.J., at Saint Christ that has defeated death through love John’s University in New and invites us to share in His triumph. York City. His gift for clarifi - The best way to celebrate Easter is, and al- cation, specifi city and depth ways will be, to have a personal encounter and of thought was well combined with an intense celebrate with the risen Lord Jesus Christ him- love of Christ and faithfulness for the Church. self. (Baskets fi lled with chocolates, jelly beans One day while speaking on the Celebration of and toys really don’t communicate the triumph the Eucharist, he opened my eyes to something of love and life over death and sin to me.) that had never dawned on me — at times I can There is no better way to make this Easter be very slow on picking up important details Encounter with the risen Jesus Christ happen while getting the big picture. than by going to, and participating in, a Cele- Father Hardon made the point emphatical- bration of the Eucharist by going to Mass. ly that while we are accustomed to speaking I would like to leave you with a quote from about the Real Presence of Christ in the Eu- Saint John Paul II’s encyclical “Ecclesia de charist we would do well in specifying that Eucharistia” No. 14. I wish all a blessed, happy while at the Eucharist we celebrate and en- and joyful Easter Season fi lled with our loving, counter a risen Christ! (Thank you Servant of living and risen Jesus Christ. God Father John A. Hardon. I pray for your “Christ’s Passover includes not only his beatifi cation.) passion and death, but also his resurrection. Since that fi rst Easter Sunday we meet at This is recalled by the assembly’s acclamation every Mass the true, loving and living Body and following the consecration: ‘We proclaim your Blood of the risen Jesus Christ in all of His resurrection.’ The Eucharistic Sacrifi ce makes glorifi ed humanity. Meeting Him is our greatest present not only the mystery of the Savior’s joy! passion and death, but also the mystery of the Our loving and living risen Lord and Sav- resurrection, which crowned his sacrifi ce. It ior, Jesus Christ, is present at every Mass in is as the living and risen One that Christ can His people, an Easter People; present in every become in the Eucharist the ‘bread of life,’ the An image of the Resurrected Christ in the chapel of priest, men living the priesthood of the risen Resurrection Cemtery. Photo archives of Archdiocese of ‘living bread.’ Christ; present as the Word proclaimed, a life Oklahoma City. Saint Ambrose reminded the newly-initiated giving Word energized by the powerful presence that the Eucharist applies the event of the res- of the risen Christ who is the Word itself; pres- ebration, our greatest joy, and as a family, to- urrection to their lives: ‘Today Christ is yours, ent in the Eucharist, the real loving and living gether we celebrate and enter into communion yet each day he rises again for you.’ Saint Cyril presence of the risen Christ in His Body and with our risen Lord Jesus Christ. He is not of Alexandria also makes clear that sharing in Blood, that feeds us so we too may have eternal dead lying on cold marble in a tomb; the tomb the sacred mysteries ‘is a true confession and a life from Him who has risen from the dead. is empty. He is, now, always and forever alive! remembrance that the Lord died and returned He is our Paschal Sacrifi ce, our Easter Cel- He is resurrected from the dead. to life for us and on our behalf.’” What is new evangelization? The new evangelization is directed to the Church herself: to the baptized who were never effectively evangelized before, to those who have never made a personal commitment to Christ and the Gospel, to those formed by the values of the secularized culture to those who have lost a sense of faith, and to those who are alienated. It also is directed to all human cultures so that they might be open to the Gospel and live in harmony with Christian values. The new evangelization is aimed at personal transformation through the development of a personal relationship with God, participation in sacramental worship, the development of a mature ethical and social conscience, ongoing catechesis, and a deepening integration of faith into all areas of life. The purpose of this evangelization is to bring about faith and conversion to Christ. (National Directory of Catechetics, 17) Dominican Sisters established as religious house in Oklahoma Archbishop Coakley has es- tablished the Dominican Sisters of Oklahoma City as a religious house to serve the parish of Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and the Vietnamese community. The sisters are members of the Dominican Congregation of Our Lady of the Rosary Lang Son, The Dominican Sisters with Archbish- op Beltran in 2005. A mosaic of the Good Shepherd in Rome. CNS photo/Paul Haring. from Lang Son, Vietnam.