Sooner Catholic soonercatholic.org November 10, 2013 www.archokc.org Go Make Disciples Catholic War Veterans: “For God and Country” By J.E. Helm olic War Veterans Post 902 is also For the Sooner Catholic very active. Post 902 meets on the second Tuesday of each month In the United States, Nov. 11 at Saint Ann’s Retirement Cen- is Veterans Day, a day dedicat- ter. Before the meeting at 7 p.m., ed to all American veterans who have served their country. Initial- the group hosts a bingo game for ly known as Armistice Day after residents of Saint Ann’s, providing World War I, it was intended to some much-welcomed entertain- honor those who had fought in ment. The Post is named in honor that war. In 1938, it became a of Father Emil Kapaun, an Army legal federal holiday, and it was chaplain who has been named a renamed Veterans Day in 1954. Servant of God, the initial step to- Today, it honors all veterans, ward canonization. Father Kapaun living and dead, who have served was recently awarded the Medal of on active duty. All over the Unit- Honor for his service in Korea. ed States, Americans will enjoy Post Commander Stephen Fisch- parades and other celebrations, er explains that, like Post 168, Post while, at Arlington National Cem- 109 “was established in 2009” and etery in D.C., a wreath will be is currently “working to attract new laid on the Tomb of the Unknown members.” This year, Post 109 2012 Veterans Day celebration at Resurrection Cemetery. Soldier. will again participate in Wreaths In the Archdiocese of Oklahoma military by providing chaplains via before departing by bus for initial Across America, a program to place City, two chapters, or posts, of the Archdiocese for Military Chap- training at Fort Sill in Lawton. live, balsam wreaths on the graves the national service organization lains, established in 1985. Thibeault says they “meet with of veterans in December. Fischer Catholic War Veterans meet regu- In fact, a military chaplain, them, talk with them, give them explains that his group will lay larly. Catholic War Veterans was Father Emmanuel Okwaraocha, some idea of what to expect” in wreaths at Resurrection Cemetery founded in 1935 by Father Edward assists Oklahoma City CWV Post training. Oct. 29 saw 261 young from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sat- J. Higgins, a veteran of World War 168 by saying Mass for the group men and women move through urday, Dec. 14. I. The organization was blessed at each monthly meeting. Post Oklahoma City, and Post 168 will Fischer explained his reasons for by Pope Pius XI in that same year Commander Roger Thibeault be on hand again “when the grad- being a member of Catholic War and was offi cially recognized as reports that the Del City group uates come back,” Thibeault says. Veterans. a veterans’ service organization meets on the second Wednesday of “We will send them on their way” “It offers a unique opportunity to when it received a Congressional each month to plan and organize to duty stations all over the U.S. help veterans, their families, and Charter in 1984. Speaking at that activities. Post 168 will march in One very noble service performed the community as a whole,” he time, President Ronald Reagan the Midwest City Veterans Day by Post 168 involves the Homeless said. remarked, “There have never been Any veteran with an honorable any summer soldiers or sunshine Parade on Nov. 11 this year. They Veterans Burial Service. Some- patriots in your ranks, and I have will also participate in a morn- times veterans die with no family discharge who is also a Catholic in the deepest admiration for your ing ceremony on Nov. 8 at the VA members to bury them. Post 168 good standing is eligible for mem- commitment to serve both God and hospital to honor prisoners of war then performs one of the seven bership in Catholic War Veterans. country.” and those missing in action. With corporal works of mercy by assist- Those currently on active duty are The Catholic Church acknowl- the Knights of Columbus, they will ing at their funerals. Thibeault eligible as well. For more informa- edges that war sometimes cannot participate in a fl ag-raising cere- described how on Friday, Oct. 28, tion, contact http://www.post109. be avoided and provides criterion mony at 1 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Cen- CWV members provided burial ser- cwv.org or www.okpost168.org. for a “just war.” The legitimate use ter of Family Love in Okarche. vices for one such veteran. J.E. Helm is a freelance writer for of force may be employed when an Thibeault also explained that “We went to the service at a the Sooner Catholic and an adjunct aggressor nation poses a grave and his post volunteers at the military chapel in Shawnee” then went on professor of English at several area certain threat but only when all welcome center run by the YMCA to the graveside service “at the colleges. She also served on active other means of ending the con- at the OKC airport. New Army Veterans Cemetary at Fort Gibson, duty in the United States Marine fl ict have proved to be ineffective. recruits from all over the country near Muskogee,” reports Thibeault. Corps (1972 to 1977) and achieved Currently, the church supports our are funneled into Oklahoma City On the north side of town, Cath- a fi nal rank of Captain. Archbishop Coakley to long-married couples: Your faithfulness has its source in God’s faithfulness By Cara Koenig transforms both the giver and the The Sooner Catholic one who is the recipient of the gift,” OKLAHOMA CITY — At the Nov. 3 Archbishop Coakley said in opening Archdiocesan Anniversary Mass at his homily. This is the third year the Offi ce of Our Lady’s Cathedral, Archbishop Family Life has hosted the Anniver- Paul Coakley honored 90 couples sary Mass. It was a celebration that celebrating anniversaries from 25 Archbishop Coakley brought with years to 68 years. him from the Diocese of Salina. Archbishop Coakley welcomed all In his homily, Archbishop Coakley the couples and their families, noting spoke to the couples about the vows what a wonderful occasion they had they took and how those vows are so come to celebrate. much more than just “for better, for “Married life is the gift of love that worse, for richer, for poorer.” spouses bestow on one another. It “In marriage, there are days of allows the other to be transformed suffering, days that you will need to and sanctifi ed. That is the beauty forgive your spouse, days you will of marriage and it is what we are have to ask forgiveness of your celebrating tonight. The gift of love continued on page 6 2 November 10, 2013 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Local November 10, 2013 3

Put Out Into the Deep Mount administrators, students extol benefi ts of new Chromebook program Luke 5:4 Exclusively on By Sarah Cooper The Chromebooks, which are the website For the Sooner Catholic included in each student’s tui- We are an immigrant nation As schools across the country tion, resemble a small laptop but brainstorm how to respond to our operate like a tablet. Students are By Sooner Catholic Staff society’s increasingly close rela- allowed to take the Chromebooks and an immigrant church tionship with technology, Mount home to do homework, commu- Although the Statue of Liberty was not originally cern that our legislators Additional coverage of Saint Mary Catholic High School, nicate with faculty and submit erected to welcome immigrants, it quickly became a must take into account in Church and archdiocesan in Oklahoma City, hopes a new 1:1 papers. powerful symbol of hope as countless ships sailed reforming our immigration news and events, only on computing initiative can ensure “The Chromebooks are a great or steamed past Lady Liberty carrying their foreign system. www.soonercatholic.com: that the student body has access tool to have at Mount Saint passengers to their new homes in a land of promise Many contributing to the tools that will help them be Mary’s. They make researching and opportunity. It was especially the words of the factors have left us with Archbishop Paul Coak- successful after graduation. topics so much easier,” said junior poet Emma Lazarus in “The New Colossus,” commis- millions of undocumented ley’s Oct. 7 pastoral letter This year, after a two-year study Megan Krug. “Although most sioned for its construction and placed on a bronze migrants forced to live a Archbishop Paul S. Coakley “Go Make Disciples” is now on how to integrate technology of our work is now done on the plaque in its base, that sealed the association of this shadow life where they are available online as a .PDF into the classroom, every student Chromebooks, we still are required great symbol of American freedom with this young subject to exploitation and violence at the hands of at http://archokc.org. and teacher was given a Samsung to do some assignments with pen nation’s attitude toward its immigrant population. unscrupulous traffi ckers, employers and criminals. If Chromebook with a Google oper- and paper. The new system was “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses we do nothing to remedy this situation quickly, we are The full list of names of ating system. Mount Saint Mary a little hard to get used to at fi rst yearning to breathe free…Send these, the homeless, in danger of creating a permanent underclass without couples who celebrated sig- Catholic High School plans to but now the Chromebooks are bet- tempest-tost to me.” access to full participation in our economic and civic nifi cant anniversaries and make the Chromebooks an inte- ter than ever.” With the use of the America has always been at its best when it has life. One of the truly tragic costs of this situation is attended the Nov. 3 Anni- gral part of the classroom experi- Chromebooks, all of the students, lived up to this great ideal of its effect on a generation of in- versary Mass this year, as ence replacing textbooks, pencils including those who have never hospitality to those seeking free- nocent children who entered the well as additional photos, and paper. had a home computer, have an dom and opportunity. We justly United States with their parents is available at www.sooner- “I am extremely proud of our equal access to technology. pride ourselves on this. But and now live without hope or an sadly, we have not always lived opportunity to live the American catholic.com. Digital Curriculum and Instruc- The students can access their tion Team for the efforts they work anywhere over the Google up to our own ideals. There dream. A major overhaul of the students have the most up-to-date ceive the most out of their educa- The annual national made over the last two years to networks. Teachers can commu- have been ugly outbursts of an- immigration system is in every- resources available as well as the tion. ti-immigrant “nativism” and xe- one’s best interest! collection for the Catho- thoroughly investigate not only nicate with students over Google best preparation “The purpose of having a 1:1 nophobia throughout our histo- As Catholics, we cannot take lic Campaign for Human the procedures email accounts and homework can for their high program with Chromebooks is to ry. My Irish ancestors endured a seat on the sidelines in this Development is Nov. 23 and curricu- Not only are students using be submitted over Google doc- school studies, hostility and suspicion largely immigration debate. Many of to Nov. 24. To read more lum we now their Chromebooks to write give Mount Saint Mary’s students uments. All of their information because of their Catholic faith, as did waves of south- these immigrants are members of our Church who about the organizations have in place papers; they use them to inter- therefore prepar- every opportunity to learn with the is stored on the Google “cloud,” ing them for af- ern European immigrants. The same can be said for look to us for support and assistance. They should that received local grants but also the act with each other and their technology available,” said direc- which is a private storage service ter graduation.” tor of the digital curriculum and the Asians, who also came, and, more recently, the not be invisible to us. They are our neighbors, they last year, visit www.sooner- research done teachers. The amount of col- and eliminates the need for a large Latinos. Integrating immigrants into this land and its attend church with us, they go to school with our catholic.com on the many With a student instruction team Christina Wipfl i. hard drive. laborative work in our school complex culture has always been a challenge. But it children, they work with us and they work for us. We options there body that grew “Not only are students using their “Work done digitally often re- is a challenge that we have always risen to embrace have an opportunity to help affect a signifi cant reform The fi rst Sunday of Ad- are for stu- has increased. This is a criti- up with com- Chromebooks to write papers; they ceives more immediate feedback and accept. We are richer as a nation because of our of this system. The Scriptures and rich tradition of vent -- and the beginning dents regarding cal skill for the workplace and puters and the use them to interact with each than paper-and-pencil work. Stu- diverse cultural heritage. our Catholic social teaching form the basis of our of a new liturgical year -- is digital devices,” the future. Internet, Mount other and their teachers. The dents’ work is now more meaning- Our nation is currently facing a monumental chal- concern. Jesus reminds us that he is the “strang- Dec. 1. For ideas to observe said principal Saint Mary amount of collaborative work in ful. As a bonus, paper usage has lenge concerning immigration. Questions about er” whom we welcome or refuse to welcome when we Advent, visit www.sooner- Talita DeNegri. administrators our school has increased. This is a been reduced,” added Wipfl i. immigration policy stir up strong emotional reactions. confront human suffering: “Whatever you did for one catholic.com. “The Mount is committed to the anticipate that this tool will more critical skill for the workplace and Sarah Cooper is a freelance writ- But there is no question that our immigration system of these least brothers of mine, you did for me” (Mt. responsibility of ensuring that our effectively help their students re- the future.” er for the Sooner Catholic. is woefully inadequate. It is broken and problematic 25:35, 40). Retrouvaille -- a program in many ways. The demands of our vast economy are The Senate has already passed a comprehensive not being adequately served by the limited number of immigration reform bill and the House may take for married couples facing diffi culties -- hosted a week- Noted Catholic OBGYN to speak at NFP Outreach mission at Saint Monica’s visas that allow workers to legally enter this country some action on immigration reform before the end of By Sooner Catholic Staff In that seminal docu- derlying causes, Dr. Lawler At their practice, Drs. Lawler and take jobs that must be fi lled. Families are sep- the year. Though the House will not likely address end experience Nov. 8 to EDMOND, OKLA. — Dr. Robert ment, the pope wrote: says. and Caruso also counsel married arated and kept apart for years at a time because of comprehensive reform, it may produce individual bills Nov. 10. To learn more, visit Lawler, an obstetrician and gyne- “The direct interrup- “Say a young girl women who use natural family lack of access to family unifi cation visas. Violence that can then become the basis of negotiation with www.soonercatholic.com. cologist from the Archdiocese of tion of the generative comes in with terrible, planning. and hunger abroad bring people to our borders every the Senate. I urge you to study these matters prayer- Chicago, will join Father Daniel process already begun painful periods,” he At the Nov. 16 to Nov. 17 mis- day. These are some of the powerful driving forces fully. The United States Conference of Catholic Bish- To register for the Catho- McCaffrey of the Archdiocese of and, above all, all said. “If she goes to a sion at Saint Monica’s, Father behind illegal immigration. ops has set up a website called Justice for Immigrants lic Schools enewsletter, visit Oklahoma City for a mission at direct abortion, even regular gynecologist, McCaffrey, who spearheads the The Catholic Church certainly does not support or (www.justiceforimmigrants.org), which is updated fl ocknote.com/ArchOKC. Saint Monica Catholic Church in for therapeutic rea- nine times out of 10, Oklahoma City-based organi- encourage illegal immigration. A nation has a sover- regularly. Please contact your congressman and ask Edmond, Okla., the weekend of sons, are to be absolutely she’s going to leave with zation Natural Family Planning eign right to control its borders. While acknowledging him to support comprehensive immigration reform. Plus, don’t miss daily Nov. 16 and Nov. 17. excluded as lawful means a prescription for the pill Outreach, will speak to the im- this duty, we also affi rm that this is not the only con- Our nation needs it. Our faith urges us to act. updates on Facebook and As a Catholic OBGYN who has of regulating the number of in her hand. But why does portance of the moral precepts Twitter! been in practice for about 15 children. Equally to be con- she have painful periods? contained in “Humanae Vitae” at years, Dr. Lawler recently cou- demned, as the magisterium of Does she have endometriosis or 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday, Nov. Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar rageously decided he would no the Church has affi rmed on many is there something else going on? 16, as well as at the 8:00 a.m. and The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s offi cial calendar. longer prescribe birth control or occasions, is direct sterilization, We are going to dig deeper.” 10:30 a.m. Masses Sunday, Nov. whether of the man or of the wom- At fi rst, Lawler continued to 17. Nov. 9 – Nov. 14 — U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Meeting, Baltimore, Md. That fi rst day when I told an, whether permanent or tem- work at a general OBGYN practice, Dr. Lawler will speak after porary. Similarly excluded is any but, this year, he opened a free- each Mass, retracing the thought Nov. 15 — Catholic Foundation Board Meeting, 1 p.m., Catholic Pastoral Center patients I would no longer be action which either before, at the standing practice with Dr. Antho- process that led him to abandon Nov. 16 –Nov. 19 — Pontifi cal Commission for Latin America Pilgrimage to Mexico City prescribing birth control was moment of, or after sexual inter- ny Caruso, a reproductive endocri- controversial prescriptions and Nov. 20 — Priests Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Catholic Pastoral Center a very long day, and it was course, is specifi cally intended to nologist who has also committed procedures, as well as offering his Nov. 20 — Blessing of Mercy Hospital Kingfi sher, 6 p.m., Kingfi sher a very long year. prevent procreation—whether as to forgo procedures that confl ict medical support for natural family Nov. 21 — Catholic Extension Board Meeting, Chicago, Ill. an end or as a means.” with church teaching. planning. Nov. 22 –Nov. 23 — National Catholic Youth Conference, Indianapolis, Ind. perform sterilizations. The deci- Dr. Lawler took those prohibi- sion wasn’t easy. tions seriously. “That fi rst day when I told pa- “I had visions of meeting the Seminary Burses Lord at Judgment Day and him A $500 donation was made to the A $200 donation was made to the To make a donation to a Semi- tients I would no longer be pre- If You Go saying to me, ‘OK, Robert, what Father Stanley Rother Seminary Father Stanley Rother Seminary narian Burse mail a check to the scribing birth control was a very NFP Outreach mission part of ‘intrinsically evil’ did you Burse in honor of Archbishop Bel- Burse by St. Charles Borromeo Vocations Offi ce Attn: Seminarian long day, and it was a very long When: 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16; 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, not understand about contracep- tran from the Marian Sisters of the Church, OKC. Burse, P.O. Box 32180, OKC, OK year,” he told The Catholic New Nov. 17 tion?” he said, according to The Diocese of Lincoln. 73123. Make the check out to the World, the offi cial newspaper of Where: Saint Monica Catholic Church in Edmond, Okla. Catholic New World. A $1,000 donation was made to Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and the Archdiocese of Chicago. Why: To learn more about the moral underpinnings of the Church’s Then, too, he knew his decision A $200 donation was made to the the Father Clement Pribil Sem- in the memo write which Burse it Yet, he knew something more teachings on contraception and natural family planning and to was medically sound: While birth Father Stanley Rother Seminary inary Burse in memory of Father is for, and if we can publish your than his popularity was at stake. hear from Catholic OBGYN Robert Lawler control masks various symptoms Burse by Christ the King parish, Pribil’s 30th anniversary of his name or if it is to remain anony- He had read the words of Pope To secure a space: Simply attend Mass at Saint Monica’s during of reproductive or other health OKC. death by George and Nola Pribil. mous. Paul VI in the pivotal 1968 encyc- the mission weekend! lical “Humanae Vitae.” problems, it doesn’t treat the un- 4 November 10, 2013 Commentary Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic International November 10, 2013 5 Doing Rome at home In times of trouble, pope says, call on the communion of saints In the middle centuries of the fi rst millennium, I fi rst experienced the station church By Cindy Wooden expressed particularly in prayers the Bishop of Rome celebrated the Eucharist with pilgrimage during the 1990s, when I Catholic News Service of intercession, which are the his people during Lent in a striking way. Each day, was in Rome working on the biography greatest form of solidarity, and is VATICAN CITY — Trials and the pope would lead a procession of Roman clergy of John Paul II and living at the NAC. also the basis of the liturgical cele- and laity from one church (the collecta, or gathering doubts are part of everyone’s faith Three years ago, I decided that this brations of the feasts of All Saints point) to another, the statio or “station” of that day. journey, “even mine,” Pope Fran- remarkable experience should be made and All Souls.” There, over the relics of one of the Roman Church’s cis said, but Christians know they available to a much wider audience: Every Christian, the pope said, martyrs, Mass was celebrated and a communal meal can get through the hard times to those who might not be able to “do has an obligation to be a respon- that broke the daylong Lenten fast followed. Over with help from God, other Chris- the station churches” in Rome, but By George sible part of the communion of Most Reverend time, this annual tradition was formalized into the could do so at home. So I enlisted as Weigel tians and those in heaven. saints, supporting other Chris- Roman station church pilgrimage, and, as the tradi- Paul S. Coakley partners in this effort to “bring Rome “Who hasn’t experienced inse- tians in their faith. Archbishop of Oklahoma City tion evolved, the pilgrimage sites shaped the Lenten to home” a good friend, Elizabeth Lev, the best engag- curities, losses and even doubts liturgical texts. The pilgrimage was also universalized A believer’s communion with Publisher ing and thoughtful Anglophone art-and-architecture in the journey of faith?” the pope in a very concrete way: every Missal in the world once God and with Jesus must fi nd guide in Rome, and my son Stephen, a professional asked. “It’s part of life. It should expression in communion with all carried a stational indicator during Lent, such as photographer. Liz, Stephen and I made the entire not shock us because we are hu- Tina Korbe Dzurisin “Ash Wednesday: Station at Saint Sabina.” those who also believe, he said. station church pilgrimage during Lent 2011, and, man beings, marked by fragility Director of Communications/ In one of the most intriguing developments in Those who truly enter “the glowing after two years of editing and polishing both text and and limits.” post-conciliar Catholicism, the ancient Roman station furnace of the love” of God, love Editor pictures, Roman Pilgrimage: The Station Churches “Don’t be frightened,” but ask church pilgrimage has been revived in our time by others because God’s love “burns has just been published by Basic Books. Americans, and specifi cally by the North American for help, Pope Francis said Oct. away our selfi shness, our preju- Cara Koenig Roman Pilgrimage is meant to be absorbed in small College in Rome. Beginning in the mid-1970s, Amer- 30 at his weekly general audience, dices, our internal and external doses, as the book includes, for each day of Lent and Candles with images of St. Laura Montoya are seen at Mother Laura convent in Me- Photographer/Special Projects ican seminarians, NAC faculty and student-priests talking about the “communion of divisions,” he said. “The love of the entire Octave of Easter, my commentary on the dellin, Colombia. (CNS photo/Albeiro Lopera, Reuters) began to walk Rome’s stational pilgrimage trail again: saints” as the church prepared to God also burns away our sins.” daily liturgical texts (from both holy Mass and the Brianna Osborne informally at fi rst; later, as a College-organized activ- celebrate the Nov. 1-2 feasts of All through baptism, the pope told “It extends beyond death and lasts Immediately after the audience, Liturgy of the Hours), Liz’s insightful descriptions of ity that began to attract fellow-pilgrims from Rome’s Saints and All Souls. the estimated 50,000 pilgrims and forever,” to fi nd its fullest expres- Pope Francis met leaders of Iraq’s Offi ce Staff the history, architecture and art of the station church English-speaking communities. Today, the daily In times of diffi culty, the pope visitors gathered for the audience sion when all believers are “reunit- Christian, Kurdish Yazidi, Sunni Volume 35, Number 22 of the day, and Stephen’s exquisite pictures (even Lenten stational Mass draws hundreds of pilgrims at said, “it is necessary to trust in in St. Peter’s Square. The commu- ed in heaven.” and Shiite Muslim communities. more compelling in the eBook edition of Roman Pil- 7 a.m. to one of the city’s most venerable (and often God through prayer and, at the nion of saints, he explained, refers “All the baptized here on earth, He had asked pilgrims at the Sooner Catholic Newspaper grimage, in which all the photos are in color and can unknown) churches, as NAC faculty and seminarians same time, it’s important to fi nd not only to those who have been the souls in purgatory and the audience to pray for Iraq, which be “zoomed” to larger sizes that display a remarkable 7501 Northwest Expressway are joined by undergraduates from American uni- the courage and humility to open canonized by the Catholic Church blessed souls in heaven form one “unfortunately is struck daily by fi neness of detail). The book also includes two intro- Oklahoma City, OK 73132 versities with Rome campuses, diplomats, graduate yourself to others in order to ask but to all the baptized. big family,” he added in remarks tragic episodes of violence,” and ductory essays: in the fi rst, I refl ect on the human (405) 721-1810 students from all over the world, religious sisters and for help.” “The communion of saints goes to Polish pilgrims. “This commu- needs “to fi nd the path to reconcil- habit of pilgrimage and the specifi c history and spiri- Fax: (405) 721-5210 offi cials of the Roman Curia. “We are a great big family” beyond earthly life,” the pope said. nion between heaven and earth is iation, peace, unity and stability.” The Vicariate (or Diocese) of Rome also sponsors a tual texture of the Roman station church pilgrimage; Email: [email protected] daily station-church Mass in the early evening, but in the second, I explore Lent as a baptismal season in Young and old Mailing Address: attendance is generally poor. When I once asked my which all Christians are invited into a kind of “annual Pope Francis set to create fi rst batch of cardinals in February P.O. Box 32180 friend Hannah Suchocka, then Poland’s ambassador catechumenate,” re-experiencing the central myster- By Carol Glatz celebrate family life Oklahoma City, OK 73123 ies of the faith. to the Vatican, why she attended the crack-of-dawn Catholic News Service By Cindy Wooden Thus Roman Pilgrimage: The Station Churches is English-language stational Mass rather than the VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis Catholic News Service Visit us online at more convenient evening stational Mass, she gave me an invitation to take from “Rome at home” renewed will create his fi rst cardinals during a short and pointed answer: “I found a living Church spiritual energy for the evangelical task that is every VATICAN CITY — A Catholic www.soonercatholic.org a consistory Feb. 22, the feast of wedding is not simply a beautiful here [i.e., at the English-language Mass].” So an an- Christian’s vocation. the Chair of St. Peter. ceremony; through the sacrament cient Roman tradition has been resurrected, in Rome, George Weigel’s column is distributed by the Denver The pope also is expected to use Visit the Archdiocsan website of marriage a couple receives from by American Catholics who bring the vitality of the Catholic Register, the offi cial newspaper of the Archdi- the occasion “to have a meeting God the grace they will need to ful- at www.archokc.org Church in the New World to the banks of the Tiber. ocese of Denver. with the cardinals for consul- fi ll their mission in the world, Pope tations” immediately before the Francis said. ceremony, as retired Pope Benedict The Sooner Catholic Addressing an estimated 100,000 Hastening the hour of the saints XVI did in the run-up to his consis- (USPS 066-910) is published By Joe Tremblay sacrifi ce and death – especially in Mary’s hands – are people who came St. Peter’s Square tories, said Jesuit Father Federico biweekly except for once in July Catholic News Agency God’s chosen instruments for resurrection. Oct. 26 for a Year of Faith celebra- Lombardi, Vatican spokesman. No Saint Louis de Montfort put it this way: “If we do tion of family life, Pope Francis said and twice in December by specifi c dates were given for that “To avoid the confrontation with death is a refusal not die to self and if our holiest devotions do not lead Catholic spouses are not naive; the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. meeting. to live life to its fullest.” Msgr. Lorenzo Albacete goes us to this necessary and fruitful death, we shall not they know diffi cult moments will The names of the new cardinals on to say, in his article, Humanae Mortis, that the bear fruit of any worth and our devotions will cease to come. usually are announced a little more The newspaper is not responsible link between love and life is sacrifi ce and that the be profi table.” But vowing to love one another in than a month before the consistory for unsolicited material. only way for man to gain his life is to lose it, to give Practically speaking, Saint Maximillian Kolbe told sickness and health, joy and sorrow itself. Pope Francis talks with cardinals at the end of a Mass May 13. (CNS photo/Tony Copyright © 2013 Sooner Catholic it up, to sacrifi ce it. Indeed, the ultimate sacrifi ce is his Franciscans that they should fi nd ways to deny all the days of their lives, Catholic Father Lombardi told reporters Gentile, Reuters) at the hour of death in which each person is called to themselves two or three times a day. Offering up little couples put their lives in the hands Oct. 31 that also in mid-February, freely give his or her life back to God. things is quite benefi cial, like not jesting with a friend of the family in the context of evan- members. of God and rely on him for strength. Subscription rate: $20 per year Yet, during life, God gives every person many op- the pope will have members of the when we are tempted to do so or not eating that extra gelization.” Pope Francis’ fi rst consistory “Life is often wearisome. Work is for all who are not members of the portunities for sacrifi ces and acts of self-denial as a governing council of the Synod of piece of chicken at dinner. And what is even more The annual meeting of the Coun- also will offer clues about how he tiring. Looking for work is exhaust- Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. kind of preparation for the hour of death. And it is Bishops meet in preparation for important than these little offerings throughout the cil of Cardinals for the Study of the intends to use the College of Cardi- ing,” he said. “But what is most Periodical postage paid at the offi ce of the Mother of God that the link between the extraordinary session on the day is to accept the crosses that the Lord gives us. Organizational and Economic Prob- nals during his papacy, which, he burdensome in life is a lack of love.” our love and our sacrifi ces be brought together as family in October 2014 and to have Oklahoma City, OK 73125. And, even with this, the Blessed Virgin will help us. lems of the Holy See also will be Through the sacrament of mar- closely as possible for the glory of God and the salva- his Council of Cardinals, the group has already shown, he sees as an He said, “The Lord Jesus does not expect us to walk held in February, as it is every year. riage, a couple receives the grace tion of souls. of eight advisers, hold what will be instrumental advisory body. exactly the same way He did. But He demands that When the Feb. 22 consistory date they need, he said: “The sacra- POSTMASTER: Send address At each Mass we are called to offer our love and their third gathering. Father Lombardi also confi rmed we bear the cross of our duties daily and make sacri- arrives, Pope Francis could create ments are not decorations in life; changes to the Sooner Catholic, sacrifi ces at the altar. And how effi cacious will these The spokesman said that the other appointments on the pope’s fi ces of our will. If, however, we fi nd even these things at least 14 new cardinals. the sacrament of marriage is not P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, sacrifi ces be if we offer them with the Blessed Virgin pope wanted to hold a consistory for calendar, including the episcopal diffi cult, let us go to the Immaculata and pray for As of Oct. 31, there were 201 car- just a pretty ceremony. Christians for the conversion of sinners. This ritual offering that the creation of new cardinals during ordination in St. Peter’s Basilica OK 73123. help. She surely will not refuse us. This life demands dinals, 109 of whom were under age celebrate the sacrament of marriage we make on behalf of ourselves and others will un- the same time period as the cardi- Nov. 15 of Legionaries of Christ sacrifi ces of us.” 80 and therefore eligible to vote in a because they know they need it.” doubtedly prepare us for the hour of our death, the nals’ other meetings “to facilitate all Bishop-designate Fernando Vergez, Yes. Life demands sacrifi ces of us. But for many, conclave. Three more cardinals turn Pope Francis urged Catholic cou- very hour we utter in every Hail Mary we pray. these appointments.” whom the pope named Oct. 15 to such sacrifi ces go to waste. Too often, they are not 80 before Feb. 22 and another will ples to go against the cultural trend This, in my opinion, should be at the center of every The group of eight cardinals will be the new secretary-general of used for spiritual sacrifi ces and neither are they used turn 80 less than a month later. of seeing everything, including re- parish program. Most of us are aware of the declin- probably meet Feb. 17 and 18, to prepare for the greatest sacrifi ce of all, the hour of The technical limit on the number Vatican City. lationships, as fl eeting. Marriage is ing numbers at parishes throughout the country. It Father Lombardi said, to contin- death. So, let us pray that, to use the words of Saint of voting-age cardinals is 120. That The pope will also visit a Camal- a life-long journey, he said, “a long could even be said that the Catholic Church in the ue their work on helping the pope Pius X, she will tend and nourish her little victims means that if the pope respects that dolese Benedictine monastery in journey, not little pieces.” West is growing old. Daily Mass, quite often, is at- reform the Roman Curia. The group and at the appointed time present them for the sacri- ceiling, he could name 14 new ones. Rome Nov. 21; meet catechumens For families, as for all Christians, tended by people who are 50 to 60 years of age and met Oct. 1-3 and scheduled its sec- fi ce. By allowing her to hasten our hour, more saints Blessed John Paul II sometimes Nov. 23; hold vespers with Rome’s he said, Jesus is the source of end- older. Younger generations are cohabitating more ond meeting at the Vatican for early will be made and more souls will be saved. This, no set aside the 120 limit, swelling the university students Nov. 30; and less love. and marrying less. So why not take what the Blessed December. doubt, is what the Church and society desperately The synod council will meet Feb. ranks to as many as 135 under-80 make a parish visit the fi rst Sunday Pope Francis also told the crowd The Sooner Catholic Virgin has asked of us and make it the centerpiece needs. cardinals. The all-time record num- of Advent, Dec. 1, to the Church of that three phrases are essential for is supported through the of the New Evangelization? And if her messages are 24-25, Father Lombardi said, to Joe Tremblay writes for Sky View, a current event St. Cyril in the Alessandrino neigh- a peaceful family life: “’May I?’ to Archdiocesan Development Fund. not persuasive enough, let us look to the saints who discuss the extraordinary synod the ber of all cardinals was set in 2012 and topic-driven Catholic blog. borhood on the eastern edge of make sure you aren’t being intru- were especially devoted to her. They will tell us that pope convoked for Oct. 5-19, 2014, under Pope Benedict when the to discuss the “pastoral challenges College of Cardinals reached 213 Rome. sive, ‘Thank you’ and ‘I’m sorry.’” 6 November 10, 2013 Vocations Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Vocations November 10, 2013 7 Sister Diane Koorie celebrates Golden Jubilee After 35 years, fi rst class of permanent By Brianna Osborne Meet Our deacons refl ect on meaning of ministry The Sooner Catholic By Cara Koenig Sister M. Diane Koorie, RSM, Seminarians The Sooner Catholic celebrates her Jubilee this year – The permanent diaconate has a long and 50 years as a Sister of Mercy of the vast history in the Catholic Church, dating Americas. Currently, Sister Diane This is the 12th part in a back to the 12 Apostles. One of the fi rst men- is the director of the Offi ce of Pas- tions of deacons was in Acts 6:2, in which toral Ministry at the Archdiocese of 24-part series to introduce Saint Peter says it is not proper for the apos- Oklahoma City. She continues to the seminarians of the tles to give up preaching so that they can wait lead a life of enthusiastic service, Archdiocese of Oklahoma on tables. Accordingly, they ordained seven especially in helping lay people City to the people they will deacons to serve the Christian community. realize their calling. one day serve as priests. The position of deacon was to be the right- “I didn’t always want to be a hand man of the bishop, handling the day-to- sister,” said Sister Diane. While day business of the church and leaving the attending Catholic elementary and Meet Deacon Linh Bui bishop to handle the spiritual needs of the high school, Sister Diane got to community. This position soon was called the know sisters throughout the year. archdeacon. Deacon Larry Sousa receives his plaque for 35 years of Ultimately, it was a combination of 1.What is your home parish? The Cathe- The position of archdeacon grew to encom- service. He is still an active deacon. Best and O’Lough- these relationships and the witness dral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help pass increasingly important responsibilities; lin, not pictured, are both retired. of her own family that brought Sis- 2. What seminary do you attend? the role of the archdeacon was comparable permanent diaconate. God had made a way ter Diane to her vocation. to the role of the modern Vicar General. At for me to married and become clergy!” “My family considered a religious Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of times, some archdeacons were eventually Best said it was a little scary to be in the vocation to be something very spe- The education department leads a blessing on Sr. Diane Koorie (in the green suit) at her jubilee celebration. Theology ordained priests; others stayed archdeacons fi rst class. cial,” said Sister Diane. “My par- 3. If it is God’s will, what year will you talents they might see in you. Get the Caribbean and the Pacifi c now her ministry has had a meaningful for life. “Everyone involved wanted to make sure ents were always doing things for At the Council of Trent, the leaders of the on the Internet, visit vocations form the Institute. We now have impact. be ordained a priest? 2014 we were the best educated and best trained the sisters. In high school, I was church drastically restricted the archdeacon’s websites and then start talking to Mercy Associates, women and men “I hope that women and men 4. How old were you when you fi rst class so that we did not screw it up for those active in service projects with the power. sisters from various communities. who associate with us to share throughout our archdiocese feel thought that God might be calling you to come,” he said. “That’s part of the reason sisters, so I came to know of their After Trent, the church made no substan- Keep praying, perhaps seek a spir- prayer, study and service, spread- better prepared and empowered for we studied for fi ve years instead of the three works and really became attracted to the priesthood? When I was 21 years tive changes to the diaconate, but, never- itual director… Consider the words ing the charism of mercy wherever lay ministry in our local Church. years now. It was a great experience, howev- to the ministry they did. During old, I met a Vietnamese priest, Father theless, the permanent diaconate gradually of Frederick Buechner, ‘You will they are.” As a Sister of Mercy, I am inspired er, because they brought in some of the most senior year I became serious about Athanasius Lam Nguyen at An Hoa waned. Eventually, only men on the way to renowned teachers in their fi elds to train us,” the next steps and decided – as fi nd your vocation where your deep Today, her life as a religious sis- in this work by our Institute Di- the priesthood became deacons. gladness and the world’s deepest ter is marked by great beauty. rection Statement which has in Parish in Vietnam. He lived a simple life said Best. best I could – that I was being Vatican II changed that. O’Loughlin said he appreciated how the need meet.’” “I live in a community with 14 it that we act in solidarity with with great love; he loved God and peo- called to the religious life. Mak- In 1964, Pope Paul VI restored the perma- program of preparation and instruction in- Sister Diane joined the commu- other sisters, who are all retired, those seeking their place in the ple, especially the poor. I liked to do the ing that decision involved prayer, nent diaconate with “Sacrum Diaconatus cluded wives. nity during the time of the Sec- and in various stages of activity Church and in society. I hope that talking with my parents and others same. This was the fi rst time I thought Ordinem,” permitting countries to request “They kept our wives very much a part of it, ond Vatican Council. Her order, and ability. There’s much grace the programs and resources that and knowing that there would be that God might be calling me to the the ordination of celibate and married men as though they were just as important in the a long period of preparation before like the Church, has experienced and wisdom among our elder we offer are making it possible for priesthood. permanently to the diaconate. In April 1968, process as the training of the deacons,” he signifi cant changes in the last 50 sisters and it is wonderful to live persons to grow in awareness of making a fi nal commitment.” 5. Describe your typical day. I usu- the American bishops made that request and, said. She suggests a similar path for years. in such a setting. It is also chal- and commitment to respond to the four months later, it was granted. ally get up at 7:00 a.m. After hav- Best said a highlight of his ministry young women interested in reli- “We renewed our life together lenging and a real call to faith to be call of baptism, which calls each Today, we celebrate the 35th anniversary of was baptizing his six grandchildren, while gious life. in community, and continue that with our sisters as they age, and of us to be responsible for the life ing breakfast, I attend the communal the ordination of the fi rst class of permanent O’Loughlin cited working with all of the mis- “Pray, discern within yourself if even today. Another highlight is to companion them in their dying. and ministry of the Church,” said Morning Prayer at the chapel. Then, I deacons in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, sions in his area as one of the most satisfying you feel strong attraction to ser- the formation of the Institute of the They are a real testament to the Sister Diane. go to class. I have two classes in the a class that consisted of nine men: Frank aspects of his service. vice to others, or a desire to work Sisters of Mercy of the Americas faithfulness of God, and the grace Brianna Osborne is a staff writer morning. After morning classes, I at- Beloncik, David Best, Brother Justin Jones, Sousa said his proudest accomplishment Stan Knipp, Arthur Marchessault, Bernard for justice and peace in our world. in 1991. More than 3,000 sisters of perseverance,” said Sister Diane. for the Sooner Catholic and the ed- tend Mass at 11:30 a.m., then lunch. was cofounding the Oklahoma Catholic Talk to persons whom you admire in the U.S. and 11 other countries As she celebrates her Jubilee this itor of the Sooner Catholic e-news- O’Loughlin, John Pitt and Charley Wade. Broadcasting Network with Jeff Finell. and trust to learn the gifts and in Central and South America, year, Sister Diane is hopeful that letter. In the afternoon I attend one more Just two men from the original class – Da- “Since 2006, OCBN has grown to fi ve class. When I fi nish the class I return vid Best and Bernard O’Loughlin – are alive Oklahoma Stations with more coming in the Archbishop Coakley extols, blesses long-married couples With all that accumulated to my room to relax a bit and read as- today. Deacon Larry Sousa was ordained in future,” he said. knowledge on marriage, we signments. I have communal Evening 1978, as well, for the Diocese of Oakland, Ca- Other memories stand out for him, as well. had to ask a few of the couples: lif.; he was incardinated into our archdiocese continued from page 1 “The best memories have been offi ciating at What is the secret to the longevi- Prayer at 5 p.m. and dinner after that. in 1990. spouse,” the archbishop said. my own daughter’s wedding; baptizing chil- ty of their marriage? After dinner I spend one hour working “I often tell the story of when I was fi rst ap- “You will be faithful to one an- dren in India; assisting and preaching at a 59 years of marriage out, playing volleyball or table tennis proached by the archdiocese to be a deacon. other with all your imperfections, wedding in Mexico; participating as deacon at Richard and Carroll “Teddy” De- with other seminarians. I do homework My wife, Virginia, replied, ‘Of course he will!’ Archbishop (Emeritus Eusebius) Beltran’s in- during times of sickness, times of vero before I could even answer!” said O’Loughlin. struggle, during separations, and at night. After a short evening prayer, I stallation and Bishop Larry Silva’s ordination Richard: Never really go to bed Sousa said his mother always wanted him in Hawaii,” Sousa said. times of genuine sufferings that go to bed around 11:00 p.m. mad. to become a priest, but he knew he wanted to All three said the greatest challenge of being will come to you in your marriage, Teddy: Faith and the grace of 6. Name one thing that every Catholic be married. a deacon is learning to balance family, work in your family and even in your God. There was never anything too needs to know. All Catholics are called “At 30 years old I had a deep spiritual en- and the responsibilities of the diaconate. children. Yet, through it all, you bad not to see it through. to holiness. Sainthood is not something counter with Christ,” he said. “I was thankful “It took years to fi nally get it close to being are called to renew the gift of love, 60 years of marriage for His love and His sacrifi ce and realized that right,” said Sousa. to share the very love of Christ reserved for special people, such as cler- Jay and Genevieve Burns I was called to some way of loving Him back. Cara Koenig is the photographer and special who sealed and sanctifi ed your gy. All of us are called to sainthood by Genevieve: We have always kept Then they announced the restoration of the projects editor for the Sooner Catholic. love through the holy sacrament of God in our marriage. We pray to- God, who wants us to live in eternal joy marriage. And there will be great gether every night. We always made and peace. joy.” it happen. 7. Describe your relationship with Christ. After the Lord’s Prayer, there Jay: Just say yes. My personal relationship with Christ is was a nuptial blessing for all those 60 years of marriage married in attendance. After the Clayton and Mary Ann Poindexter trustful and joyful. I share everything fi nal prayer, Archbishop Coakley Mary Ann: Each person has to in my life with him and open my heart presented certifi cates to the cou- give 70 percent. to receive him as my savior. ples, many of whom held hands as Clayton: I have been the luckiest 8.Why choose a life of sacrifi cial love they walked down the aisle to meet man for 60 years and a little bit in any vocation rather than a life of the archbishop. Archbishop Coakley greets a couple at the Nov. 3 Anniversary Mass. before. After all the names were read, 65 years of marriage self-gratifi cation? This is the life that Father John Metzinger, the rector Archbishop Coakley summed has its source in God’s faithful- John and Joyce Reinig Jesus chose for Himself to manifest his at Our Lady’s Cathedral, said, “If up the event best: “After all these ness!” Joyce: Commitment and forgive- love for people. If one wants to follow Other Deacon classes are celebrating big anniversaries years it is good to look back and this year. Pictured at left are George Leal and Jim Young I have done my math right, all the Cara Koenig is the photographer ness. Christ, one needs to follow His way: anniversary couples here today see how God’s love has revealed John: We moved a lot and I give of the class of 1988, celebrating 25 years. Celebrating 15 “Christ laid down his life for us. And years, the class of 1998 is pictured above: Pat Gabrish, represent 4,397 years of married itself and has sustained you and and special projects editor for the Joyce all the credit in the world for we ought to lay down our lives for our James Conway, Bill Enos, Jeff Kelly and Byron Jacobson. life.” lifted you up. Your faithfulness Sooner Catholic. keeping us all together. Pictured with Archbishop Coakley. brothers and sisters” (1 John 3:16). 8 November 10, 2013 Across the Archdiocese Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Across the Archdiocese November 10, 2013 9 Bishop McGuinness hosts Dancing with the Irish Stars Catholic politician-turned- The Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School DanceVisions program presented Dancing with the Irish Stars dance contest last producer to release fi rst Saturday night in the Petuskey Performing Arts Auditorium. Under the direction of DanceVisions Sponsor Brandi Kelley, the event fea- tured DanceVisions members joining with a partner to perform in fi lm in theaters Nov. 22 the contest. Guests could vote by donating $1.00 for their favorite Former U.S. senator and presi- es a single candle. Whoever lights couple either online or the evening of the performance. Every dollar dential candidate Rick Santorum, the Christmas candle receives a donated represented one vote per couple. All proceeds benefi tted now at the helm of Dallas-based miracle on Christmas Eve. But, in the DanceVisions program. EchoLight Studios, will soon re- 1890, at the dawn of the electric Students as well as faculty members participated. Winning the lease his fi rst major movie, “The age, this centuries-old legend might Gold Ball in the student competition were Liza Cameron and John Christmas Candle,” a traditional be forced to come to an end. Higgins dancing to Pom Poms by Jonas Brothers choreographed by Christmas story that aims to re- “We placed great emphasis on the Liza Cameron and Blair Tarman. Other student dancers compet- store the observance of Advent, as quality of the production, fi lming at ing in the contest were Celynne Beaudoin and Jonathan Olay, Dru well as the holiness and beauty of a village in the English Cotswolds Chilson and Conor Maguire, Allison Cook and Chris Noll, Ali Lane the Christmas season. The fami- for authenticity and emphasizing and Will Little, Elaina Noll and Hunter Voss. Claiming gold for the ly-friendly fi lm opens in theaters period costumes and props for real- faculty were Kathy O’Meara and Maura Hobbs dancing to Roar by nationwide on Friday, Nov. 22, ism,” explained Newman. “Many of Katy Perry choreographed by Brandi Kelley. Other faculty perform- 2013. the cast, while seasoned veterans ers were Julia Anderson-Holt, Peter McConnell, and Joe Welch; “It’s remarkable that we’ve gotten of the stage and fi lm, found them- Liza Cameron and John Higgins Kathy O’Meara and Maura Hobbs and Aimee Phillips and Adam Sermersheim. to the point where putting a tradi- selves touched by this lovely story tional Christmas movie in theaters and script full of hope and the true at Christmastime is a major event, spirit of Christmas.” but here we are!” Santorum re- Directed by John Stephenson, CCOKC staff takes pilgrimage marked. “It’s a great blessing to be “The Christmas Candle” stars Hans able to change the narrative after Matheson (“Clash of the Titans,” OKARCHE, OKLA. (Nov. 1, 2013) -- The staff of Catholic Charities so many years of attacks on Christ- “Sherlock Holmes”), Samantha Oklahoma City took a pilgrimage to Okarche for All Saints Day. The mas in our culture. Rather than Barks (“Les Miserables”), Lesley group started the day at Holy Trinity Cemetery at Father Stanley cursing the darkness, we chose to Manville (“Disney’s A Christmas Rother’s grave and had a prayer service. They then went to the church light a candle.” Carol”), Sylvester McCoy (“The Hob- where they were greeted by the pastor. They listened to a talk by Cara Produced by Tom Newman of bit Trilogy,” “Doctor Who”), John Koenig on the life, ministry and death of Father Rother, as well as on Tulsa-based Impact Productions, Hannah (“The Mummy,” “Four the cause of canonization. They had time for silent refl ection and a “The Christmas Candle” is based Weddings and a Funeral”), Barbara chance to participate in all-day adoration in the church before walking on a book by beloved Christian Flynn (“Miss Potter”) and James to eat at Eischen’s. They spent the rest of the day on team-building author Max Lucado and introduces Cosmo (“Game of Thrones,” “Brave- exercises. the acting debut of British singing heart”). sensation Susan Boyle alongside “This movie puts Christ back into an ensemble cast of beloved Holly- Christmas,” Santorum said. “It’s a wood talent. cultural event that American fami- With the themes of Advent woven lies and the American Church have into its narrative, the story takes long been waiting for, and it’s al- place deep in the heart of the En- ready uniting Christians around a glish countryside in the enchanting common purpose. It’s what Christ- village of Gladbury. Legend has it mas is all about.” every 25 years an angel visits the For more information visit www. village candle-maker and touch- TheChristmasCandleMovie.com. Mount Saint Mary Reception honors donors OKLAHOMA CITY -- Mount Saint Mary principal Talita DaNegri speaks to the assembled crowd at a recent reception to honor 40 Days for Life donors. closes with prayer Submit WARR ACRES, OKLA. (Nov. 3, 2013) -- 40 Days for Life in the Oklahoma City area ended as it began -- with prayer. Father Stephen Hamilton led a prayer service the evening photos to of Nov. 3; approximately 100 people attended to encircle the lone abortion facility in Oklahoma City and to pray for an end to abortion. Subsequently, Father Hamilton and these Father Cory Stanley blessed salt and deposited it on the ground surrounding the abortion clinic. pages: To submit photos to the “Across the Archdiocese” section of the Sooner Catholic, please send your photos and captions to [email protected]. We look for- ward to featuring you here! 10 November 10, 2013 Local Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Local Novmeber 10, 2013 11 Catholic Foundation awards 2013 educational grants Inspired at Camp OLOG, Okarche teens support Rother Guild The Catholic Foundation annu- Lawrence. By Brianna Osborne ing with the pastors from Saints ally awards grants to parishes, Many of the grants go to tech- The Sooner Catholic Peter and Paul in Kingfi sher, Sa- schools and religious education nology improvements in the Every person who has been cred Heart in El Reno, and Epiph- programs throughout the Archdio- classrooms. As a special empha- to camp will tell you: A week of any in Oklahoma City to promote cese of Oklahoma City in support sis, grants for STEM projects were campfi res, cabins and summer the shirts. of education-related projects. In promoted within the schools. activities can change your life. The They’ve learned a lot in the pro- addition to program materials, STEM stands for Science, Tech- same was true for Abbey Shel- cess. many of the grant requests have nology, Engineering and Mathe- ley, Kara Robinson and Maddie “I didn’t realize it would take so focused on computers and tech- matics. Wofford, but in a way they didn’t much dedication,” said Wofford. nology as a means of engaging Youth programs at parishes are expect. “But we’re preparing for later in more students in the educational also supported by grants that help The three friends had gone to life.” process. students attend the Steubenville Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic “None of this would have been “The Catholic Foundation is Youth Conference and other re- Youth Camp since they were in possible without our parents and proud of its continued support of treats during the year. The Cath- third grade. But this time, their our priest, Father Billy Lewis,” educational projects for parishes olic Foundation fulfi lls its mission fi rst time attending as high school said Shelley. and schools within the archdio- to provide grants for educational students, delved deeper into the Though they have already cese. These grants provide extra resources to Catholic programs achieved their original goal, the resources that many parishes and throughout the archdiocese. “In- richness of their faith. three girls now intend to expand schools would not otherwise be vesting in the Future of Our Faith” Robinson described how this able to afford,” said Dr. Charles remains the goal of the Catholic year, Father M. Price Oswalt, pas- the sales and continue their sup- Abbey Shelley, Kara Robinson and Maddie Wofford. Lawrence, president of the Catho- Foundation as Catholic parishes, tor of Saint Wenceslaus Church in port of the Rother Guild. The girls lic Foundation. schools and religious education Prague and Cara Koenig, spokes- Father Rother’s sister, had taught and talked about how they could are excited to read “The Shepherd This year, the Catholic Founda- programs educate our current and Catholic Foundation board member Sharon Robinson recently presented a $2000 check persons for the Father Stanley at their school. help make Father Rother a saint. Cannot Run,” a compilation of tion will award 44 grants totaling next generation of Catholic men for PDS School Module software to Tammy Jacobs, principal of Holy Trinity Catholic Rother Guild, had talked to the Something was different when They came up with a slogan, “Fa- letters that Father Rother wrote a record $84,500, according to and women. School, Okarche. campers for an hour about Father they heard the story this time. ther Stan’s Our Man,” and an idea before his death. Stanley Rother, a priest from the Customers can now order short The 2013 grant recipients are: Saint Mary School — Lawton — Moving Toward the Future with Mobile “I didn’t know so much had to help raise money for the Rother Archdiocese of Oklahoma City who and long-sleeve T-shirts, tank Good Shepherd Church — Marietta — Transportation for Youth Confer- Lab been done, and was being done, to Guild – selling T-shirts. was murdered in Guatemala in tops and baseball caps. Call Holy ences, DVDs for Faith Formation Saint Mary School — Ponca City — iPad Lab make him a saint,” said Shelley, Wofford designed the praying 1981. Trinity parish at (405) 263-7930 to Holy Cross Church — Madill — NET Retreat and Divine Mercy Congress Saint Philip Neri School — Midwest City — Replace and replenish Bibles referring to the cause for Father hands logo with the dates of Fa- Holy Name Church — Shattuck — Seeds of Faith — Adult Format in classrooms The girls knew who Father Roth- Rother’s beatifi cation and canon- ther Rother’s life. purchase items or to request order Holy Name of Jesus Church — Chickasha — Chairs/Equipment for Stu- er was, of course. All three of them ization, which is currently under- The girls got permission from forms for your parish. dents had graduated from Holy Trinity way at the Vatican. Holy Trinity Church to sell the Brianna Osborne is a staff writer Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church — Sterling — Copy machine/Dry School in Okarche, Father Rother’s Two days after they returned T-shirts at a Knights of Columbus for the Sooner Catholic and the ed- Erase Boards The Catholic Foundation hometown. Sister Marita Rother of from camp, the girls had lunch to- carnival, and business quickly itor of the Sooner Catholic enews- Prince of Peace Church — Altus — TV Sets for Classrooms the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, gether after their Driver’s Ed class took off. The girls have been meet- letter. Sacred Heart Church — Mooreland — Seeds of Faith — Adult Format Sacred Heart Church — Oklahoma City — Screens for Adult Faith Forma- tion and Rosetta Stone (English) cornerstone Catholic Charities’ Adoption and Pregnancy Services Director Saint Charles Borromeo Church — Oklahoma City — Presentation Com- puter Hardware Memorial gifts Natalie Bross channels personal experience in present position Saint Eugene Church — Weatherford — Enhance Technology for Educa- For Natalie Bross, working with clients in throughout the continuum of adoption, includ- tion/Spirituality When a loved one dies, many times the Catholic Charities’ adoption and pregnancy ing counseling and follow-up programs. Saint Francis Xavier Church — Enid — Totus Tuus — Summer Parish family asks that memorial gifts be direct- services isn’t just part of the job; it’s a calling. “Adoption can be a life-changing decision and Program ed to specifi c causes near to the deceased’s Adopted by her stepfather at a young age, Bross each family’s needs are unique. Catholic Char- Saint Gregory the Great Church — Enid — “Capture Their Attention” heart. Why not consider making the Catholic knows how the love of an adopted parent can ities is here to help both before, with pre-adop- with TV/DVD player Church the recipient of these gifts? In many forever change a child. tion counseling and adoption assistance, as Saint John the Baptist Church — Edmond — eBeam Interactive White- cases the family adds to the obituary that, in board Device lieu of fl owers, memorials may be made to a “Adoption is part of my life story, though not well as counseling for birth mothers and adop- Saint Mary Church — Ardmore — Update Classroom Equipment and specifi c parish where the deceased worshiped in the traditional way,” Bross said. “When my tive families,” said Bross. “Fortunately, most of Libraries or to a specifi c Catholic cause or program. dad adopted me, it changed my life for the bet- our services are provided at a minimal cost to Saint Matthew Church — Elk City — Classroom equipment In any case, the appropriate wording would ter. As a result of experience, I knew I wanted adoptive parents, and free to mothers in need, Saint Patrick Church — Anadarko — High School Program Update be “In lieu of fl owers, memorials may be to help children fi nd the incredible love I found thanks to our donors. As a faith based-organi- Saint Patrick Church — Oklahoma City — Program Workbooks and made to the Catholic Foundation (for the with my dad.” zation, our primary concern is creating a caring Guidelines for RE Teachers benefi t of xxx), P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma Bross, who joined Catholic Charities in environment for everyone involved.” Saint Paul the Apostle Church — Del City — Upgrade to PDS Formation City 73123 or www.cfook.org.” The Catholic summer 2013, has worked with adoptive fam- In addition to her work as director of adop- Offi ce Foundation maintains an online presence ilies for more than eight years. As a member of tion, she is able to provide assistance and guid- Saint Peter Church — Lindsay — Equipment for Classroom and “[Deceased’s Name] Memorials” are the adoption team, she works closely with the ance for expectant mothers who wish to keep Saint Teresa of Avila Church — Harrah — Improving the Journey of Faith added as a line item on the “donate now” birthmother and adoptive parents to create a their child, but may need a little help during Saint Thomas More Church — Norman — Upgrade Technology in RE page. The Foundation has memorial self-ad- customized birth plan. According to Bross, the her pregnancy. Among the services Catholic Classrooms dressed envelopes for distribution at wakes best part of working in adoption is that moment Charities provides to women facing an un- Church of Saint Mary — Ponca City — Steubenville Youth Conference or funerals if needed. Tracking the donations when the adoptive parents meet their child for planned pregnancy are pregnancy counseling, Saint Joseph Church — Ada — Steubenville Youth Conference for memorials is taken care of by the Founda- the fi rst time and become a very special family. transportation to doctor’s appointments, goal Saint Joseph Church — Buffalo — Steubenville Youth Conference tion. Acknowledgement thank-you notes are Although the process begins with an expect- planning, education and care after the baby is Saint Joseph Church — Tonkawa — Steubenville Youth Conference promptly sent to the donors and the family ant birthmother and a couple hoping to adopt, born. Saint Mary Church — Guthrie — Steubenville Youth Conference is notifi ed of the gifts. For more information it doesn’t end once the adoption is fi nalized. To learn more the adoption and pregnancy Saint Peter Church — Woodward — Steubenville Youth Conference about memorial gifts, please contact the Cath- As part of a larger network, Catholic Charities services offered by Catholic Charities, call (405) Saints Peter & Paul Church — Hobart — Steubenville Youth Conference olic Foundation offi ce. offers a wide range of services to help those 523-3012. Saint Joseph Church — Norman — Youth Work Camp Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School — Oklahoma City — Apple Initiative Sister Mary Joseph Mies, ASC, dies at age 85; 69 years as an Adorer Christ the King School — Oklahoma City — STEM Manipulatives Sister Mary Joseph Mies died pronounced her fi nal vows July 1, her on the occasions moved into Caritas Center. Good Shepherd School — Oklahoma City — Sound Sponge Quiet Dividers early Tuesday evening, Oct. 29, l949. of her 40th, 50th, Preceding her in death were her Mount Saint Mary High School — Oklahoma City — Forensic Science 2013, at the ASC Wichita Center. Sister Mary Joseph has a multi- and 60th anniversa- parents, her brothers Alphonse, Class She was 85; 69 of her years were tude of domestic duties in Kansas, ries of her religious James and Alfred, and her sisters Sacred Heart School — El Reno — Hands On Science Lab Equipment lived as a professed Adorer of the New Mexico and Oklahoma. For- profession. Much of Louise, Lorrine and Mary Ann. Sacred Heart School — Oklahoma City — Computer Tables for Computer Blood of Christ. ty-four years of her ministry were her ministry – vis- She is survived by siblings Sister Lab She was born in Viola, Kan., on in Oklahoma City. For 21 of those iting the sick and Rosina, ASC, Florence, Bernetta, Saint Charles Borromeo School — Oklahoma City — Hands On Science Nov. 13, 1927, to Matthew and years, at the bishop’s residence, shut-ins, serving Theresa, Ralph and Raymond, Equipment and Software Rosa (Bergkamp) Mies and bap- she cared for the household of as chaplain for the many nieces and nephews, and her Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton School — Edmond — Robotics Field Trips For more information on Planned Giving contact: tized Anita. She and her 12 sib- Bishop Victor Reed, then Archbish- Saint Vincent de Paul Society and ASC community members. Saint Eugene School — Oklahoma City — Lego Club The Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma, Inc. lings grew up near Saint Mark, op John Quinn and then Archbish- sacristan – was behind the scenes. Memorial contributions in Sister Saint James the Greater School — Oklahoma City — Smart Boards P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 Kan. After eighth-grade gradua- op Charles Salatka. Open to view were her vegetable Mary Joseph’s name may be sent Saint John Nepomuk School — Yukon — Dr. Petroc Willey: The Gift of (405)721-4115  www.cfook.org [email protected] tion, she entered the ASC congre- For almost 23 years, she was garden, roses, irises and other to the ASC Retirement Fund, 4233 Catechism gation in Wichita where she com- pastoral associate at Saint Fran- carefully tended fl owers. Sulphur Ave., St. Louis, MO 63109 Saint Mary School — Guthrie — Robotics Program for Science Enrich- Please Remember the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City in Your Estate Plans pleted high school. At age 16, she cis of Assisi parish in Oklahoma She retired to the ASC Wichi- or made online at www.adorers.org ment made her fi rst religious vows; she City. The parish celebrated with ta Center in February 2006, and by clicking on the “Donate” button. 12 November 10, 2013 Spanish Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Spanish November 10, 2013 13 Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 Cortas enseñanzas de Apologética Católica Fue un largo recorrido por este extraño mun- determinada ropa; celebrar lejos de Dios, prácticamente unos pobres con- do del grupo fundamentalista mas radical y fi estas matrimoniales, etc. Todo denados. Siendo sensatos, el pasaje bíblico del Somos una nación de inmigrantes y erroneo en materia de fe y doctrina. No obstan- eso es de origen pagano. Eso buen samaritano, no les dice nada. Para mayor te, no se abordó todo, pero considero que se por una parte, por otra, constan claridad al lector, el Testigo de Jehová no hace tocó lo básico. en documentos como tarjetas, absolutamente nada por la humanidad. Es una iglesia inmigrante Trataremos como colofón algo que verdadera- fotografías y anuncios navideños lamentable como una secta como esta,pueda mente es para ponerse las manos en la cabe- las celebraciones de la Navidad prosperar y tener adeptos. En mi humilde A pesar de que la Estatua de la Libertad no padres y que ahora za, de las cosas tan absurdas que prohíben e que hacia Russell el fundador entender, desde una postura pastoral católica; fue originalmente construida para dar la bien- viven sin esperanza imponen. Un gran número de los miembros de la secta, con sus amistades este fenómeno de la sectas es claro ejemplo de venida a los inmigrantes rápidamente se con- o la oportunidad Por Padre Raul de esta secta son personas sencillas,hu- y compañeros. Prohibir lo que múltiples razones que llevan a muchas per- virtió en un poderoso símbolo de la esperanza de vivir el sueño Sanchez mildes,fáciles de confundir por su bajo perfi l celebraban muestran el endeble sonas a tomar esta dirección fundamentalis- como un sinnúmero de naves le pasaban por el norteamericano. intelectual. En virtud de todo ello sus dirigen- soporte doctrinal que poseen. No ta. Varias de ellas, lo que afi rmó Benedicto lado a la Estatua de la Libertad cargando a sus ¡Una amplia refor- tes les imponen una disciplina llena de imposi- pueden fumar. Afi rman que es perjudicial para XVI en su oportunidad, el desconocimiento pasajeros extranjeros a sus nuevos hogares a ma del sistema de Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley ciones y prohibiciones traídas de los cabellos. la salud; aquel que sea sorprendido fumando sobre doctrina católica es enorme. Descono- una tierra de promesas y oportunidades. Fue inmigración está en Desde una sana psicología y antropología en tiene como sanción la excomunión. Si, es ver- cimiento sobre historia de la Iglesia Católica; especialmente las palabras de la poeta Emma el mejor interés de todos! clave de fe o teológica, el daño que les hacen es dad que el tabaco es perjudicial para la salud; desconocimiento de historia de las religiones Lazarus en “El Nuevo Coloso”, un soneto escri- Como católicos no podemos tomar un asiento de proporciones tristísimas enormes. Veamos pero por que no se les prohibe tener automóvil, comparadas; Un secularismo apabullante; un to en 1883, actualmente grabado en una placa gración es lamentablemente inadecuado. Está al margen de este debate sobre la inmigración. algunas de ellas: No pueden ser cantantes o no es desconocido para nadie que la contami- indiferentismo religioso descomunal; falta de de bronce colocada en su base que selló la quebrado y es problemático en muchos aspec- Muchos de estos inmigrantes son miembros de practicar determinados deportes. El daño de nación de los autos es mucho más perjudicial y adoctrinamiento, evangelización y catequesis asociación de este gran símbolo de la libertad tos. Las exigencias de nuestra vasta economía la Iglesia que ven en nosotros apoyo y asisten- estas prohibiciones radica en que se les nie- dañino para la salud no solo para los usuarios efi ciente por parte de sacerdotes y agentes de norteamericana, con la actitud de esta joven no están siendo adecuadamente atendidas por cia. No deben ser invisibles para nosotros. Son ga ejercer su vocación como atletas o en las sino para el projimo, que unos cuantos ciga- pastoral. Sólo son algunas razones, no dudo nación hacia la población inmigrante. “Dadme el limitado número de visas que permiten a nuestros vecinos, van a la iglesia con nosotros, artes; violentando su libertad y libre desarrollo rrillos. No pueden rendir honor a la bandera, que hay más. Todos estamos llamados a crecer a vuestros rendidos, a vuestros pobres. Vues- los trabajadores entrar legalmente a este país van a la escuela con nuestros hijos, trabajan de su personalidad. No pueden celebrar cum- ni ponerse de pie para entonar el himno nacio- en fe, a la santidad; y uno de los pasos den- tras masas hacinadas anhelando respirar en para tomar empleos que deben ser llenados. con nosotros y trabajan para nosotros. Ten- pleaños. ¿En qué se basan para prohibir esto? nal. Se basan para esta prohibición el hecho tro de ese largo proceso existencial y vital es libertad… Enviadme a estos, los desampara- emos una oportunidad de ayudar a afectar a En el texto bíblico donde el rey Herodes, día que el único de honor es Jehová. Es seguro abrirnos a la razón, al estudio. No es gratuito dos, sacudidos por las tempestades a mí.” Las familias se separan y se mantienen separa- una importante reforma de este sistema. Las en que cumplía años mandó decapitar a Juan que no han leído a San Pablo, que nos enseña cuando San Pedro nos invita a saber dar razón Estados Unidos siempre ha estado en su dos durante años a la vez, debido a la falta de Escrituras y rica tradición de nuestra Doctrina el Bautista. Esto defi nitivamente desconcierta algo distinto a este respecto sobre las autori- de nuestra esperanza, de nuestra fe a todo mejor momento cuando cumple con este gran acceso a los visados de reagrupación familiar. Social Católica establecen la base de nuestra a cualquiera que conoce sobre hermenéutica dades y mucho menos conocen lo que enseño aquel que nos pregunte. ideal de hospitalidad hacia aquellos que bus- La violencia y el hambre en el extranjero trae preocupación. Jesús nos recuerda que él es el bíblica; no se sabe si ponernos a llorar o soltar- Jesucristo, de dar al César lo que es del César El Padre Raúl Sánchez, original de Bogotá, can libertad y oportunidades. Esto justamente personas a nuestras fronteras cada día. Estos “extranjero”, a quien le damos la bienvenida o nos a reír de tamaño despropósito prohibitivo. y a Dios lo que es de Dios. No pueden colabo- Colombia incardinado a esta Arquidiócesis de nos enorgullece. Pero, lamentablemente, no son algunos de los motores de gran alcance a quien le negamos la bienvenida cuando nos No celebran la Navidad. Toda vez, que afi rman rar en campañas de caridad. Es decir que no Oklahoma City es Pastor Asociado en la Parro- siempre hemos estado a la altura de nuestros detrás de la inmigración ilegal. enfrentamos al sufrimiento humano: “Cuanto que la Navidad es de origen pagano. contribuyen a favor de campañas de cáncer, quia Santiago en Oklahoma City. El Padre Sán- propios ideales. Ha habido grotescos estallidos La Iglesia Católica no apoya ni alienta la hicisteis a uno de estos mis hermanos más ¡Santa Bárbara bendita! Si es por ser de ori- cruz roja, sida etc. No colaboran para auxiliar chez es abogado en Derecho y Ciencias Políticas nacionalistas anti-inmigrantes y xenofobia a inmigración ilegal. Una nación tiene el dere- gen pagano estaríamos todos sin poder hacer a un compañero de trabajo en caso de necesi- de la Universidad la Gran Colombia, de su país. través de nuestra historia. Mis antepasados cho soberano de controlar sus fronteras. Aun pequeños, conmigo lo hicieron” (Mt. 25:35, 40). muchas cosas, como manejar dinero; comer dad. Únicamente se ayudan entre ellos mis- Y es Licenciado en Teología del Seminario May- irlandeses sufrieron la hostilidad y la descon- reconociendo este deber también afi rmamos El Senado ya ha aprobado un proyecto de determinados alimentos; usar cubiertos; usar mos. Para esta secta el resto del mundo esta or de Tegucigalpa, Honduras. fi anza en gran parte debido a su fe católica, que esta no es la única preocupación que ley de reforma migratoria y la Cámara puede al igual que las olas de inmigrantes del sur nuestros legisladores deben tomar en cuenta al tomar alguna acción sobre la reforma migra- de Europa. Lo mismo puede decirse de los reformar nuestro sistema de inmigración. toria antes de que fi nalice el año. Aunque la Concierto a benefi cio del Sagrado Corazón a través del Fondo de Becas asiáticos, que también vinieron, y más reci- Muchos factores han dejado a millones de Cámara probable no toque el tema de una Por Brianna Osborne quidiócesis de Oklahoma City han entemente los latinos. La integración de los inmigrantes indocumentados obligados a vivir reforma integral puede producir proyecto de The Sooner Catholic recibido una carta sobre el concier- una vida en las sombras donde están expues- leyes que luego se convirtieran en la base de inmigrantes en este país y su cultura com- “La Música Sana el Corazón”, un to, con la esperanza de que apoyen tos a la violencia y la explotación a manos las negociaciones con el Senado. Les insto a es- pleja siempre es un reto. Pero es un reto que concierto benéfi co para el Fondo la causa. Esto incluye al Obispo tudiar estos asuntos en oración. La Conferen- siempre hemos estado a la altura para abrazar de trafi cantes, empleadores y criminales sin de Becas Padre Roberto Quant se Edward Weisenburger de la Dióce- y aceptar. Somos más ricos, como nación, a escrúpulos. Si no hacemos nada para reme- cia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos llevará a cabo el 6 de diciembre a sis de Salina y el Obispo Anthony causa de la diversidad de nuestra herencia diar esta situación rápidamente corremos el ha creado un sitio web llamado Justicia para las 7 pm en la Iglesia de Santiago Taylor de la Diócesis de Little Rock, cultural. riesgo de crear una subclase permanente que los Inmigrantes (www.justiceforimmigrants. Apóstol (St. James) en Oklahoma quienes eran ambos sacerdotes Actualmente nuestro país se enfrenta a un no tienen acceso a la plena participación en la org), que se actualiza regularmente. Por favor, City. de la arquidiócesis con el Padre reto monumental en materia de inmigración. vida económica y cívica. Uno de los costos ver- póngase en contacto con su congresista y le El fondo de becas ayuda a los Quant. Preguntas sobre la política de inmigración de- daderamente trágicos de esta situación es su invito a apoyar la reforma migratoria integral. estudiantes con los costos para Durante el concierto, los estudi- spiertan fuertes reacciones emocionales. Pero efecto sobre una generación de niños inocentes Nuestra nación lo necesita. Nuestra fe nos urge asistir a la Escuela del Sagrado antes de la Escuela Sagrado Cora- no hay duda de que nuestro sistema de inmi- que entraron a los Estados Unidos con sus a actuar. Corazón, de donde el Padre Quant, zón que reciben becas compartirán quien murió el 6 de mayo de este sus testimonios, hablaran de lo que Piden los obispos que se evalúen el matrimonio y la vida familiar en preparación del sínodo año, fue párroco. signifi ca para ellos tener la opor- Por Cindy Wooden eran el documento y el cuestion- contexto de la evangelización” la en las enseñanzas de la iglesia, Joana Camacho, directora de la tunidad de recibir una educación Catholic News Service ario “lo más ampliamente posible” hizo el papa Francisco, a llevarse considerando el énfasis que el Escuela del Sagrado Corazón, se le católica. El precio de las entradas para CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Se entre los deanatos y parroquias, a cabo del 5 al 19 de octubre del papa Francisco le ha dado a la ocurrió la idea del concierto duran- te sus oraciones diarias. el evento está en una donación les ha pedido a los obispos de que hicieran un resumen de las 2014, y a él acudirán presidentes misericordia, al perdón y a la ab- “El Padre Quant me había dado Sra. Mary Jo Smith y sus estudiantes han donado $125 al fondo de becas de Padre Roberto. En la sugerida de $ 10, y se pueden todo el mundo que observen la respuestas y lo enviaran al Vati- de conferencias episcopales, stención de juicio sobre el próji- un breviario, y durante mis ora- foto, transfi eren el dinero del tarro de su clase al tarro de Padre Roberto. obtener llamando a la ofi cina de cano a fi nales del próximo enero. cabezas de la Iglesia Oriental y mo, con comentarios específi cos realidad existente de las familias ciones de la mañana, sólo se me Joana Camacho en la Escuela del a las que sirven y que evalúen Ha sido práctica normal en la jefes de dependencias del Vati- que vendrían en ayuda de perso- cada clase tiene una colección que El frasco tiene lleno unos tres cuar- Sagrado Corazón. También habrá preparación de los sínodos que cano a fi n de que se describa la vino a la cabeza”, dijo. la efectividad de los programas nas divorciadas, parejas vueltas Según Camacho, el Padre Quant se deposita en la Fundación Católi- tos de su capacidad, van a empezar una colección especial y ofrenda de se distribuya un guión de los situación actual y para “reunir pastorales y de educación en ref- a casar solamente por lo civil que fue un amante de la música. ca. de nuevo una vez que se llene. amor en el concierto. temas seleccionados y cuestiones textos en los que se hayan volca- erencia a la promoción de las en- por ahora no pueden acercarse “El piano y cello eran sus favo- Un símbolo amado del fondo de Camacho dijo que ha sido una En todo el entusiasmo y arduo anexas, para reunir respuestas do las experiencias de los obispos señanzas católicas sobre sexuali- a recibir la Sagrada Comunión. ritos, estamos tratando de ver si becas es un frasco de vidrio que bendición que el actual párroco, el trabajo de planifi cación para este de obispos, órdenes religiosas y y sus propuestas para proclamar solía estar en la ofi cina del Padre Padre Gilberto Moya Hurtado, y los evento, Camacho agradece que dad, matrimonio y vida familiar. Sin embargo, se afi rmaba en el podemos conseguir un violonche- grupos católicos interesados. El y vivir el Evangelio de la familia Quant. El Padre Quant solía echar dos pastores asociados, los Padres providencialmente “Todo acopló y El documento preparatorio del documento que “las enseñanzas lista que toque en el concierto”, dijo arzobispo Baldisseri no especifi có de manera creíble”, se decía en el su cambio en el frasco, y tomar del José Reyes Navarro y Francisco se convirtió en realidad.” sínodo extraordinario de obispos de la fe sobre el matrimonio se Camacho. la manera en la que los obispos documento. Los alumnos del Sagrado Cora- cambio cada vez que iba a un juego Morales Zuccoloto, apoyan a la “El concierto tiene el potencial de cuyo tema es la familia, y que se presentarían de forma articulada deberían allegarse información, a En el año 2015 se convocará zón y su profesor de música con- de basquetbol de los Thunder. escuela y al proyecto. ayudar a que muchos niños tengan llevará a cabo el mes de octubre y manera efi ciente a fi n de poder fi n de estimular una consulta lo a una segunda reunión para el tribuirán al concierto, al igual que “Me dijo que cuando las familias Todos los sacerdotes de la Ar- un futuro mejor”, dijo Camacho. alcanzar el corazón de las perso- del año entrante, 2014, termi- más amplia posible. Sínodo de los obispos en la que algunos estudiantes de música de iban a buscar asesoramiento o sim- na con 38 preguntas sobre la Los obispos de la Conferencia se enfocará el tema de la famil- nas y transformarlas conforme la la Universidad de Oklahoma Cen- plemente a visitarlo, dejaba que los niños jugaran con el dinero, mien- manera en la que se promueven Episcopal de Inglaterra y Gales ia “para encontrar lineamientos voluntad de Dios”. tral. SI USTED VA... las enseñanzas de la iglesia, la Las enseñanzas de la iglesia con La historia del fondo de be- tras que los adultos hablaban”, dijo teclearon el cuestionario elec- generales de trabajo en el cuida- Cuándo: 7 pm, Viernes, 6 de diciembre forma en la que se aceptan y las respecto al matrimonio siempre cas, comenzó poco después de Camacho. Si los niños eran bien trónicamente el pasado mes de do pastoral del individuo y de la Dónde: Iglesia Católica Santiago Apóstol (St James), 4201 Sur diferentes maneras en las que la han sido claras, asentando que la muerte inesperada del Padre educados, los dejaba quedarse con octubre, lo que llevó a nuevas familia”, se decía. el dinero, pero - “él siempre pensó McKinley Avenue, Oklahoma City, 73109 gente moderna y su grupo social es una unión de por vida entre Quant, es alentadora hasta aho- historias acerca de “encuestas” “Existen amplias expectativas que eran de buen comportamien- Por qué: Para recaudar dinero para el fondo de becas Padre Roberto presentan obstáculos para la per- hechas a los católicos para reunir con respecto a las decisiones un hombre y una mujer viable ra. En este momento, el fondo tiene cerca de $9,000. Los propios to.” Quant, la cual ayuda a que los estudiantes reciban una educación spectiva católica sobre el matri- sus opiniones y sugerencias. pastorales que se tomarán para la para la concepción y educación alumnos del Sagrado Corazón con- Los Estudiantes de Pre -Kínder católica en el Colegio del Sagrado Corazón. monio y la familia. La convocación al sínodo ex- familia”, se decía en el documen- de hijos, se decía, y la meta del tribuyen al fondo. En la escuela, del Sagrado Corazón han estado Precio de las entradas: Se sugiere una donación de $10. Para ob- El arzobispo Lorenzo Baldisseri, sínodo será “la de comunicar traordinario con el tema de “ob- to. los 3 dólares pagados por un día poniendo sus monedas en el tarro tener un boleto, llame a la ofi cina de la directora Joana Camacho al secretario general del sínodo, les stáculos a vencer para la acción Algunas personas podrían creer este mensaje de una manera más sin tener que traer puesto el uni- desde el comienzo de la escuela, y (405) 634-5673. pidió a los obispos que distribuy- pastoral entre familias dentro del que estarían por venir cambios incisiva”. forme van al fondo. Cada semana, sólo ellos ya han recaudado $125. 14 November 10, 2013 Local Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Local November 10, 2013 15 Catholic Campaign for Human Development collection slated for Nov. 23 - 24 Calendar The collection of the United their lives and have a better future In the Archdiocese of Oklaho- to reach out to the vulnerable and NOVEMBER means of tapping the inexhaust- or lmcoklahoma@ sbcglobal.net last dance at 11 p.m. Snacks are States Conference of Catholic Bish- for their families,” Van Pool said. ma City, the local CCHD advisory the underprivileged. The goal of the 10 Charismatic Healing Mass, ible mercy of God from the source welcome for our sharing table. All ops for the Catholic Campaign for “Our experience has been that, committee steered grants to fi ve outreach from Catholic churches is 5:30 p.m. at Immaculate Concep- of our salvation. Thursday’s 9 p.m. 16 The community of the Secu- are welcome to invite others to Human Development is slated for when we treat people with dignity programs: “Nurturing Hispanic to live our faith in a practical appli- tion Catholic Church, 3901 S.W. -12:30 a.m. St. James Church lar Order of the Blessed Virgin come along. Further information Nov. 23 to Nov. 24. and give them the opportunity to Families,” based out of Saint Peter cation in the real world.” 29th Street, Oklahoma City. For 4201 S. McKinley, Okc. Loan at Mary of Mt. Carmel and St. Tere- call Al: (405) 631-0763. The theme of this year’s collec- grow in their capacity to provide for Parish in Woodward ($1,000); Archbishop Coakley said the more information call the Church (405) 420-2527 (Bilingual). sa of Jesus - Oklahoma Commu- tion is “Defend Human Dignity. their families and their community, “My School’s Report Card and ability of the CCHD to achieve its offi ce at (405) 685-4806. nity and Province of St. Therese, 23 Natural Family Planning Take Poverty Off the Map.” we are doing God’s work.” Education Analysis Project for stated aims depends on local over- 16 McGuinness Placement Test meets at Little Flower Church, Appreciation Dinner for Cou- As the primary source of funding Archbishop Paul Coakley also Hispanic Parents” based out of sight and a shared commitment to 12 Catholic War Veterans (of any for any 8th grader interested in at- OKC from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ples at St. James Church, 4201 for CCHD anti-poverty grants and stressed the need to treat those Saint Charles Borromeo Parish the program. war/confl ict) will meet the second tending the school as a freshman For more information call Kather- South McKinley Ave,OKC at 7p.m. education programs, the collec- who are poor or marginalized with in Oklahoma City ($2,000); “Jun- “There have been criticisms over Tuesday of each month in the for the 2014-2015 school year. All ine Payne (405) 210-4826. for couples using NFP methods. tion is taken up in parishes and respect. tos en Cristo” based out of Saint the years about the way CCHD community room of St. Ann Retire- prospective 9th graders must take Dinner is $20 per couple. Babysit- dioceses nationwide, including in “Our Lord has a deep concern Catherine of Siena Parish in Pauls has been run – its guidelines, its ment Center at 7 p.m. For more this test. Students not attending 19 Holy Hour at Catholic Pastoral ting is provided,if possible, provide parishes across the Archdiocese of for the poor and identifi es with the Valley ($1,000); “Cities in Schools” grant-making – and the bishops information contact Fr. M. Price a feeder school and interested in Center Chapel 4-5 p.m. number of children to the Offi ce Oklahoma City. poor,” Archbishop Coakley said. based out of Saint Mary Parish in have taken those critiques seri- Oswalt at (405) 567-3404. taking the placement test must of Family Life. To register, call Seventy-fi ve percent of the pro- “He says whatever you do or fail to Ardmore ($2,000); and Fasting and ously and, a few years ago, com- contact Amy Hanson, Freshman 22 Mount St. Mary Principal’s (405)721-8944. Registration dead- ceeds will go to the USCCB Sub- do to the least of your brothers and Faith Leadership based out of Holy pleted a very thorough review and 13 Catholic War Veterans USA Counselor at [email protected] Coffee at 9 a.m. Enjoy a cup of line is November 15. committee on CCHD, the members sisters, you do or fail to do to Him, Angels Parish in Oklahoma City revision and renewal of CCHD,” The Oklahoma Memorial Post or 842-6638 ext. 225 to register coffee and a breakfast pastry in a of which will allocate the dollars to so I think that’s our Lord’s instruc- ($1,000). he said. “Much of it depends upon 168 will hold their monthly meet- for the test. small group setting as MSM Prin- 24 Thanksgiving Dinner and fund projects across the country tion describing what our attitude A full description of each of these local oversight of the local bishops ing at 7 p.m. in the Sunnylane cipal, Mrs. DeNegri tells you about Bazaar at St. Teresa’s Catholic through grants. ought to be toward the poor. Love programs is available at www. where the grantees are located, but Family Reception Center located 16 The Lay Missionaries of Char- Mount St. Mary Catholic High Church, Harrah, from 11 a.m. to 2 The other 25 percent will stay in them; care for them; support them; soonercatholic.com, but, as one all of the grants are vetted very, at 3900 SE 29th St. in Del City, ity, the Secular (Lay) Order of School! p.m. at 1576 N. Tim Holt Dr. The every second Wednesday. For more Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, at St. public is invited to participate in the archdiocese. Diocesan director treat them with respect and digni- example of the work these pro- very carefully for their compliance information contact Ken at (405) John the Baptist Parish, Edmond, 23 Fall Bazaar at St. Teresa’s the dinner and bazaar. Cost for Becky Van Pool and an advisory ty.” grams undertake, “My School’s with Catholic teaching so that we 739-0036 or by e-mail at Okl- on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of Church, Harrah, from 1 - 6 p.m. the dinner is $7 for adults and $3 committee comprised of parish During the 2012-2013 grant cy- Report Card and Education Anal- are not supporting anything that is [email protected]. each month beginning with Mass for children 10 and under. Car- representatives, who are invited cle, the USCCB Subcommittee on ysis Project for Hispanic Parents” contrary to Catholic moral teach- at 7:30 am in the Chapel. For 23 St. Charles Catholic Singles ryout orders will also be available. to serve on the committee by Van CCHD approved 178 grants in the teaches Spanish-speaking parents ing.” 14 Devotion to The Precious more information contact Toni (and friends) Gathering from 7 - 8 For more information, contact Ber- Pool, will allocate those dollars to community development category, the skills they need to evaluate The archbishop added that the Blood Of Jesus. An unfailing Harrelson, lmc at (405) 341-2199 p.m. Music begins at 8 p.m. and nadette Klimkowski at 454-2871. local programs. Appointed by Arch- 36 in the economic development school curricula and programs so bishops appreciate input on this bishop Emeritus Eusebius Beltran, and job creation category and 10 in they can become engaged in their and other matters. Van Pool has served in this capaci- the technical assistance category children’s education and advocate “The bishops can’t see everything Job Box ty for seven years. for a total of $9 million. for their children. that is happening so we need to Chemistry/Pre-AP Chemistry for grades 7-12. For full job de- applicants will be contacted for fol- “As Catholics, we can make a The full list of recipients of “The purpose of the local grants have that input,” he said. “If there’s Mount St. Mary Catholic High scription: www.stjames-catholic. low-up interviews. For a full calendar and difference in the lives of those who national CCHD grants, including is to provide funding that gives something that’s questionable, we School has a full time teaching org/Jobs. Apply online or send up-to-date jobs box, visit are vulnerable and marginalized those in the Oklahoma City area, parishes the opportunity to work oughtn’t to jump to the conclusion position open for the second se- resume to Pastor @ 4201 South Development Director soonercatholic.org by combining our resources to is available at http://usccb.org/ with persons to provide for their that the bishops don’t care or that mester of the current school year McKinley, Oklahoma City, OK St. Thomas More University Par- or use this address the social structures that about/catholic-campaign-for-hu- social needs and address the caus- they’re asleep at the switch; we for a certifi ed high school Chem- 73109. ish & Student Center in Norman, QR Code keep people in poverty and give man-development/upload/grant- es of poverty,” Van Pool said. “As have to work together to make the istry/Pre-AP Chemistry teacher. Oklahoma is seeking Development with your them the opportunity to change ee-list-2013-2014.pdf. Catholics, we’re called as a Church best of the program.” Interested applicants may fax Full Time Administrative As- Director. To apply send cover smart phone. their résumé/certifi cation/letter of sistant Holy Name Parish is letter, résumé, and salary require- Vision to “Go Make Disciples” moves interest to Talita DeNegri at (405) seeking an Administrative Assis- ments to simon@petrusdevelop- Briefs 631-9209 or email to tdenegri@ tant. Interested applicants should ment.com. the ladies and children at Rose Catholics of Archdiocese to refl ect, act Catholic Pastoral Center to host holy hour Nov. 19 mountstmary.org. consult the parish website (www. Home, monitoring the facility, By Sooner Catholic Staff letter: New Evangelization, Faith A holy hour to pray for a renewal of respect for life, marriage and holynamechickasha.org) or con- Weekend Monitor for Rose Home making sure basic needs are met, Archbishop Paul Coakley’s Oct. 7 Formation and Hispanic Ministry. religious liberty is slated for 4 p.m. Nov. 19 in the Saint Francis de Director of Youth Ministry tact the parish offi ce at (405) Birth Choice of Oklahoma is rules are enforced, and general pastoral letter, which appeared as Director of New Evangelization Sales Chapel of the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Ex- St. James the Greater Catholic 244-6068 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., looking for a Weekend Monitor for procedures are followed. If you are a special insert in the Oct. 13 issue Carole Brown, for example, is pressway. The event is open to the public. Church, Oklahoma City, seeks a Monday through Friday. Submit Rose Home. Rose Home is a shel- interested contact Misty Warfi eld, of the Sooner Catholic, is now avail- developing a study guide to assist full -time Director of Youth Min- resume, application, and referenc- ter for homeless pregnant women. at (405) 361-9172 or misty@birth- able as a .PDF at http://archokc. Catholics as they read and inter- Mount Saint Mary principal to host a Q-and-A over coffee istry to direct the youth activities es by November 9, 2013. Qualifi ed This position will be working with choice.org org. nalize Archbishop Coakley’s pasto- Coffee with Mount Saint Mary Principal Talita DeNegri is scheduled In the letter, Archbishop Coakley ral letter; that study guide will soon for 9 a.m. Nov. 22 and Dec. 3. Over coffee and breakfast pastries, be available online. “My husband Kevin was so announced “Go Make Disciples” as DeNegri will answer questions about Mount Saint Mary Catholic SECURITY WHEN Agents Wanted Director of Religious Education passionate about the the new, fi ve-year vision statement High School prior to leading a tour of the campus. The events are importance of taking care of Pat Koenig and other members of OU EED T OST for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma open to the public. For more information, contact Jessica Stiles at Y N I M . our family. He was the kind of the Offi ce of Religious Education, City and outlined a series of priori- (405) 631-8865 or [email protected]. guy people would look at and ties and goals for the archdiocese. together with the members of the say, ‘That is the kind of father Offi ce of Youth and Young Adults, The phrase “Go Make Disciples” Saint Charles Borromeo Annual Holiday Bazaar Nov. 23 to 24 or husband I want to be.’ have begun to develop a program “I know too many people is ultimately a call to holiness and The Saint Charles Borromeo Annual Holiday Bazaar will be 9:00 mission, Archbishop Coakley ex- to transform adolescent catechesis Servicing who don’t have life a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Nov. 23 and Nov. 24 in the school gym at 5024 N. plains in the letter. throughout the archdiocese; they insurance and haven’t taken Grove, Oklahoma City, OK 73122. The Nov. 23 vendor market, will Oklahoma Full time agent “To be holy is to live in union with will present an outline of that pro- the steps to protect their Does your gram at the priests’ council meeting feature wood crafts, décor, a women’s boutique, jewelry, homemade Kevin Pierce family. positions Christ, to know him, to love him family have Nov. 20. craft items, themed baskets, baked goods, raffl es and more. To learn “Now, I am an advocate available. To and to imitate him in his concern General Agent the strength of for all,” the archbishop wrote. “To Director of Hispanic Ministry Pe- more to express interest in becoming a vendor, contact Bonita Konop for life insurance. Without learn more, call 405-514-7660 it, I would have ended up in evangelize others is to invite them dro Moreno has assembled a task at (405) 397-9477 or [email protected]. the shield? Kevin Pierce at force to assess the overcrowding [email protected] bankruptcy, questioning into friendship and relationship how I would have raised the 405-514-7660. of churches with signifi cant His- Father Stanley Rother Guild seeks experienced rosary makers with Jesus Christ. Before we invite kids.” — Dorothy, a K of C panic populations in the metropol- To watch an others, we the evangelizers must The Father Stanley Rother Guild is starting a Chaplet Guild much insured member’s widow ourselves be truly evangelized. The itan Oklahoma City area; the task like a Rosary Guild. The Rother Guild needs help to make advanced Call your agent today to learn more agent in action, evangelizers must fi rst become force will defi ne the extent of the chaplets to go along with the chaplet prayer for Father Rother. Rosa- about the Knights of Columbus and scan here... disciples. We have to be in relation- problem, brainstorm solutions and ry makers should have experience working with metal. The Chaplet the great products we have to offer. Whole Life • Term • Retirement • Annuities • Long-Term Care • IRA ship with Jesus. We have to know identify needed resources to imple- Guild will meet once a month. For more information, contact Cara him and know that we are loved ment them. Koenig at (405) 721-1810 or by e-mail at fatherstanleyrotherguild@ by him. It is not enough to know “Our vision, ‘Go Make Disciples,’ gmail.com. about Jesus. We have to become is intended to be broadly shared among all of the clergy, religious his friend.” Oklahoma Catholic College Student Conference set for February and lay faithful of the archdiocese,” Ultimately, then, the realization The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and the Diocese of Tulsa will the archbishop said. “It is for all of of the vision depends on each and present “Redeemed,” a conference for young adults aged 18 to 25, every individual Catholic of the our parishes and schools as well the weekend of Feb. 14 to 16 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Camp. Apol- Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. as for all of the archdiocesan de- Trey Welker Rob Blakely Troy Snow Chad McAulif Ric Moore Chris O'Lague Jody Snowder Michael Calhoun To provide the Catholics of the partments and other services that ogist Peter Kreeft will keynote the conference, which will also feature Assistant GA 405-243-8324 918-856-9303 918-284-0685 405-641-9582 405-343-9661 405-474-6192 405-990-0572 archdiocese with the resources they support the mission of the church Chris Stefanick. Archbishop Paul Coakley will say Mass Feb. 15 and 405-850-4092 Robert.Blakely@ [email protected] Chad.McAulif@ Richard.Moore@ Chris.OLague@ Jody.Snowder@ Michael.Calhoun@ kofc.org kofc.org need to respond to the call to “Go in the archdiocese. It is for each of Bishop Edward Slattery will say Mass Feb. 16. The cost is $40 and Trey.Welker@ kofc.org Councils: 1104, 1302, kofc.org kofc.org kofc.org Councils: 767, 3101, Councils: 965, 1287, Make Disciples,” though, the arch- us in our homes, communities and includes food and two nights lodging. Deadline to register is Feb. kofc.org Councils: 916, 1038, 1677, 10388, 11194, Councils: 6606, 962, Councils: 6477, Councils: 1018, 5160, 1044, 1053, 5266, 8523, 9901, 11648, 4601, 5440, 6478, 5396, 5759, 4026, 3, 2014. For more information or to register, contact the Youth and Councils: 3113, 11734, 11959, 13313, 4804, 9668, 4721, 7395, 10822, 11237, bishop and the staff of the archdio- workplaces. It is to be our north 13366, 949, 1533, 1537, 14248, 775, 4519, 12108, 12605, 12819, 12518, 14744, 8633 4598, 11909, 4889, 3220, 8204 8433, 13828, 3167, 12669 cese have already begun to address star as we set our course over the Young Adult Offi ce at (405) 721-9220 or [email protected]. 1903, 2974, 3309, 3336, 7392, 9333, 14106 3556, 5168, 5354, 9583, 9900, 2604 the three priorities outlined in the next fi ve years.” 4042, 9334, 11135 14448, 14220, 11633 12382 16 November 10, 2013 Vocations Sooner Catholic

Archdiocese of Oklahoma City 2013 Ȉ2014 SEMINARIAN EDUCATION APPEAL

“ These seminarians are called to serve as our future priests … … we are called to pray and support them in their journey! ”

We are profoundly grateful to the Lord for the growing number of young men in seminary formation, now 25 for the Archdiocese. But our success in recruiting new seminarians adds to the annual cost of preparing these men for the priesthood. In order to stay abreast of the cost of educating our seminarians I am asking you to consider a monetary gift specifically for the education and formation of our seminarians. No single source of revenue is adequate to fully fund the cost of seminary education but this annual appeal is very necessary. Consider this as an investment in the future of our faith in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. These are the men who will one day be the pastors of your parish. They will bring Jesus to us, and bring us to Jesus in ways that only a priest can do!

+ Most Reverend Paul S. Coakley Go Make Archbishop of Oklahoma City

V 2013–2014 Look for this mailing SEMINARIAN COSTS Disciples containing your Seminarian Brochure ƒ†”ƒ›‡”ƒ”†Ǩ Tuition/Room & Board $715,081 Stipends $72,000 Books $20,800 Insurance $137,496 Total Cost Per Year $945,377

Total Cost Per Seminarian $37,815 (Based on 25 Seminarians)

Please Be Generous In Prayer & Financial Support. We fall considerably short of the total cost per year. So, along with your prayers, please use the Investment Form below and help support our seminarians and the future of the Church.

2013–2014 Seminarian Education Investment Form

V Yes! Please accept this gift for the future of our Archdiocese Please complete & cut-out this form, place in envelope with $300 Enclosed is my Check Payable to: Archdiocese of Oklahoma City ›‘—”‰‡‡”‘—•‹˜‡•–‡–ǡƒ––ƒ Šϐ‹”•–Ǧ Žƒ••’‘•–ƒ‰‡ƒ†ƒ‹Ž –‘–Š‡” Š†‹‘ ‡•‡‘ˆŽƒŠ‘ƒ‹–›ǡˆϐ‹ ‡‘ˆ‘ ƒ–‹‘•–‘†ƒ›Ǩ $250 Please Bill my Credit Card: $100 Visa MasterCard Discover $75 ARCHDIOCESE of OKLAHOMA CITY $50 CARD NUMBER 3 DIGIT SECURITY CODE OFFICE of VOCATIONS X P.O. Box 32180 Other: SIGNATURE EXPIRATION DATE Oklahoma City, OK 73123-0380 $ PHONE NUMBER E-MAIL ADDRESS PARISH

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