soonercatholic.org February 24, 2019 archokc.org Go Make Disciples First girls’ digital discernment Catholic Sisters Week: Take time group starts in archdiocese to recognize the good work of women religious By Jolene Schonchin The Sooner Catholic

High school and college can be a very demanding time in the lives of students. As they finish their classes, edging their way to graduation, they are faced with the milestone question, “What do I want to do with my life?” Teachers, parents and peers give them advice on what the next step should be. As offers and opportu- nities arise, so does the opportu- nity to serve God. But, how do they know if God is really calling them, and how do they know what God wants them to do? How can God mold them to be disciples of the Church? The Archdiocese of City has found a way to help stu- dents with these questions as well as others through Digital Discern- ment Groups. Taking advantage of the digital information age, both young men and women have an opportunity to gain encourage- ment and guidance through digital meetings. The first-ever girls ArchOKC Girls Digital Discernment Group was Jan. 2. It was led by Father Brian Buettner and Sarah Pierce, an Oklahoma City University Sr. Maria Faulkner at her Silver Jubilee on graduate student. The group Sept. 1, 2015. Photo provided. meets 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. every Tues- day through Google Hangouts. “One of the great things about discernment groups is that we do

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Sr. Mary Ann Cirillo with her sister, Cathy Cirillo Ber dan, and parents, Richard and Rose, in 1963. Photo - provided. By Debi Wagner The Sooner Catholic The he 6th annual National Catholic Sisters Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Week will be March 8-14. The week is part has many remarkable sisters, two of whom we of National Women’s History Month and T highlight this year. highlights the important contributions religious Sister Mary Ann Cirillo grew up in New Jersey women make to their communities, often without and credits her family with her strong faith for- much thanks or recognition. mation, appreciation for education and compas- There are approximately 45,000 Catholic sisters sion for others. in the United States, and their stories provide On Sept. 4, 1962, Sister Mary Ann entered hope in a time when so much seems negative and divisive. continued on page 7 2 February 24, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic February 24, 2019 3

Put Out Into the DeepLuke 5:4 Find more news on the A post-McCarrick update website

By Sooner Catholic Staff As I sit down to write this column, the pres- ference of Catholic idents of the world’s Catholic bishops confer- Bishops to move Additional coverage of ences likely are traveling to Rome. forward on the mea- Church and archdiocesan From Feb. 21-24 they will participate in a sures we had hoped news and events, only on Vatican summit with Pope Francis to address to advance last No- www.soonercatholic.org. the clergy sexual abuse crisis that has envel- vember. At that time, oped the Church in many countries around a To send photos, event we were asked to Archbishop Paul S. Coakley the globe. The crisis, provoked by revelations of wait until after this information or story ideas, the sexual abuse of minors by clergy, has been meeting to gain the input and perspective of the e-mail [email protected]. exacerbated by the often inadequate and neg- “40 Days for Life” campaign timely for uptick global Church. a ligent responses of bishops to deal with these Domestic Church Evan- The measures we will hope to advance in- gelization Retreat for sac- crimes. clude a structure for reporting allegations of ramentally married couples in pro-abortion legislation There are many dimensions to this glob- abuse committed by bishops and a mechanism is from 6 p.m. March 14 to al crisis. Last summer, the case of Theodore for investigating those allegations when they Noon March 17, with regis- McCarrick, however, was the lightning rod that tration from 5:30 p.m. to 6 are made. It likely will include a code of con- “I hope and I pray that you will join us in this 40 days of prayer and fasting and help overturn Roe v. Wade because sparked a renewed outcry in the United States duct for bishops along the lines of the ones we p.m. March 14 at the Cath- olic Pastoral Center in OKC. and around the world. already have for other clerics. we didn’t have a choice in the beginning with the Supreme Court justices – they decided it for us.” The responded promptly to new The retreat gives couples an In many ways the Church in the Unit- opportunity to begin or deep- -Norma McCorney, formerly “Roe” of “Roe v. Wade” credible allegations by removing McCarrick ed States is far ahead of the response of the en their spiritual journey from the College of Cardinals and initiating an Church in other nations as well as other pub- together. The cost is $350 per investigation, ordering him to a Kansas friary to lic and private institutions. Our Charter for couple. Register at: archokc. begin a life of prayer and penance pending the weshareonline.org/ws/ By Eliana Tedrow the use of prayer and fasting, vigil and commu- Norman’s 40 Days for Life campaign. Lewis and the Protection of Children and Young People, The Sooner Catholic outcome of that investigation. opportunities/Domestic- nity outreach. her husband, David, both non-Catholic, say adopted in 2002, has proven to be an effective The campaign lasts from March 6 to April A decisive step was taken last week with the ChurchEvangelizationRetreat. the campaign is personal for them. platform for significant reforms and protec- ew York’s new law legalizes abortion 14 and spans from coast to coast, covering Lewis, an OBGYN nurse of more than 18 decision to “laicize” McCarrick. Admittedly, tions. It always can be improved. up to birth and allows non-physicians more than 800 cities 56 nations and nearly years, says these types of resources are not there are many more questions that need to So, what is happening locally? In the after- Nto perform abortions, while simultane- 800,000 volunteers. talked about in the clinic be addressed as investigators continue to peel ously removing protections for children born Connie Lang is math of the McCarrick allegations and the setting. Until recently, back the layers of this bitter onion. A brief alive after surviving abortions. the co-coordinator Pennsylvania grand jury reports last summer, FOR MORE INFORMATION neither had knowledge of summary of some of the key facts follows. Virginia legislators have followed suit, pre- of the Norman 40 such a campaign. I initiated an independent third-party review of On Jan. 11, the Congregation for the Doctrine senting a similar state measure that would Days for Life cam- “It’s up to all of us,” loosen significantly restrictions on late term paign. www.40daysforlife.com of the Faith convicted Theodore McCarrick on our own clergy personnel files. It is being con- Lewis said. “This has abortions. “We truly pray ducted by McAfee and Taft. @archokc changed our lives.” charges of sexual abuse of minors and solic- Delegate Kathy Tran testified her bill would that this 40 Days When completed, the report will include the Oklahoma City vigil “I always point out to itation in the confessional. After McCarrick’s allow abortion even as a mother is beginning to for Life campaign the names of clergy against whom we have Archdiocese of Contact Erika Martinez at folks this is not a move- immediate appeal, the decision was definitively Oklahoma City deliver her child. will mark the be- upheld on Feb. 13. received substantiated allegations of the sexu- Governor of Virginia and pediatric neurol- ginning of the end (405) 615-7642 or 40days4life. ment of a bunch of self righteous Christians He has been dismissed from the clerical state al abuse of minors. It will include a report by Arquidiócesis de ogist, Ralph Northam, took it a step further of abortion in Nor- [email protected] Oklahoma City trying to tell everybody (meaning that he may no longer celebrate Mass McAfee and Taft on how we have handled alle- advocating for infanticide. man,” Lang said. Norman vigil gations over the years. The teaches that all life This year’s 40 how to live. Quite the op- or the sacraments or be referred to as a priest) Contact Connie Lang at posite,” said Carney, the In keeping with my pledge, we are striving to should be respected from conception to natural Days for Life will making him the highest-ranking prelate in (405) 249-1041 or [email protected]. president of 40 Days for demonstrate our own accountability and trans- death. begin with a kick- modern history to experience such a sudden Some advocates attribute an increase in neo- off rally at 6:30 Life. “It’s a movement of fall. Though from a civil law standpoint this parency. I realize that nothing less than the natal development awareness to the growing p.m. March 4 at people who have had an may seem an inadequate penalty, in canon law Church’s credibility is at stake here. number of pro-life advocates. Saint Mark in Nor- abortion, or have paid for this is the ultimate penalty that the Church We hope that the report will be ready some Recent movies such as “Gosnell” and “Un- man. The kick-off rally is an exciting time for or encouraged an abortion, worked at Planned may impose on a cleric. He forfeits all canonical time before the end of March. Please continue planned” (March 2019) are throwing open the the community to come together to share the Parenthood, and doctors who have done abor- offices and any claim to support by the Church. to pray for all victims/survivors of abuse, es- shades covering the gruesome reality of abor- vision of the campaign and pray for its success. tions.” tions, including the use of sterilized language “It is a time to focus attention on the harm I pray that this decisive action will pave the pecially those who have been abused by clergy. Eliana Tedrow is a freelance writer for the to lure vulnerable women. abortion has done to our city,” Lang said. Sooner Catholic. way for meaningful outcomes during the up- Our Church is in need of healing and purifica- In a recent interview with Sirius XM’s Breit- Saint John in coming global summit of bishops in Rome. tion. bart, Shawn Carney, president and CEO of 40 Edmond has vol- While I do not know what those outcomes Please pray for me and all of our clergy, that Days for Life said the “pro-life side” is the “only unteers making might be, it is my hope and expectation that we may be good and faithful shepherds of God’s God, our creator, life is side dis- the drive to Nor- your gift to me. cussing man to cover shifts they will pave the way for our own U.S. Con- people. • 750,000 volunteers Through Baptism, you science” at the abortion • 816 cities invite me to share the in the clinic. This year, • 56 nations gift of my life in abortion Norman will divide • 6,020 local campaigns CAMPAIGN GOAL RAISED TO DATE % GOAL service to others. debate, shift times by days • 15,256 lives saved I ask Lord, “Who will be to which of the week, desig- CHALLENGE GOAL $80,000,000 $79,437,360 99% • 156 abortion workers quit Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar your priest, deacon, the host, nating one parish • 99 abortion centers closed ARCHBISHOP COAKLEY’S LEAD GIFTS $20,000,000 $23,719,941 118% brother, sister, , Alex to a specific day. The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. lay minister? Is it I?” Marlow, Lang said she’s ROTHER MUSEUM & PILGRIM CENTER $5,000,000 $2,255,424 45% Give me the courage and agreed. excited about the 10 WAVE 1 PARISHES generosity to respond $8,535,000 $10,388,135 122% Feb. 27 – Confirmation, 7 p.m., St. Mary, Ponca City “There’s a huge science component to why enthusiasm for (Oct. ‘17 - Mar. ‘18) Feb. 28 – Catholic Charities, Trinity Gardens and Villa Isenbart Board meetings, 11 a.m., Trinity Gardens to your love, to your call. the pro-life movement is thriving,” he said. this year’s program Give those you have called 29 WAVE 2 PARISHES Feb. 28 – Senior Staff meeting, 2 p.m., Catholic Pastoral Center “The more people understand about abortion and hopes it will $13,630,000 $16,153,560 119% Feb. 28 – Confirmation, 6 p.m., St. Monica, Edmond to the married and the and the more they understand how developed be the “best turn- (Mar. ‘18 - Aug. ‘18) single state the graces March 3 – Confirmation, 12:15 p.m., Christ the King, OKC the fetus is typically at the time of abortion, the out ever.” 34 WAVE 3 PARISHES their lives require. $10,950,000 $14,175,828 130% March 5 – St. Ann Retirement Center Board meeting, 8 a.m., CPC arguments to be pro-abortion get so much less Catholic volun- (Aug. ‘18 - Dec. ‘18) March 5 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC I pray especially for those persuasive.” teers are hoping to who serve you as 31 WAVE 4 PARISHES March 5 – All Staff meeting, 12:30 p.m., CPC On March 6, Oklahomans are unit- bring more prot- $9,345,000 $2,864,620 29% March 6 – Ash Wednesday Mass, 6 p.m., The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, OKC religious. Keep them close ing with the global movement 40 Days for estant awareness (Jan. ‘19 - May. ‘19) to you. This we pray through March 7 – Archdiocesan School Advisory Council meeting, 7:30 a.m., CPC Life, a multi-denominational, community-based and volunteers. COMBINED PARISH CAMPAIGNS $15,350,000 $9,778,538 64% March 7 – Rother Shrine Committee meeting, 10 a.m., CPC Christ our Lord. campaign that takes a peaceful approach to Julie Lewis is March 9 – Oklahoma Catholic Men’s Conference, Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center, Norman Amen. draw attention to the evil of abortion through the co-leader for OTHER GIFTS ---- $31,547 ---- 4 February 24, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic February 24, 2019 5 Abbey land remains Retrouvaille celebrates 20 years of helping with married couples By Jolene Schonchin spouse. It’s a beautiful thing,” Page explained. In 2008, Retrouvaille had a private audience The Sooner Catholic According to the Retrouvaille website, couples with His Holiness, Pope Benedict. During his of all faiths, and those with no faith tradition, address, Pope Benedict said, “When a couple are welcome and encouraged to attend. The goes through hardship or, as your experience Most Reverend What began in the Tulsa Diocese in 1999, program is not designed to convert anyone to a proves, is even separated, but entrusts itself Paul S. Coakley and expanded to the Archdiocese of Oklahoma specific faith choice, but does reflect Christian to Mary and turns to the one who made the Archbishop of Oklahoma City City in 2013, is a Christian marriage program concepts. Catholic in origin called Retrouvaille. Retrou- two ‘one flesh,’ this couple can be sure that its Publisher “Probably the biggest misunderstanding vaille is an opportunity for couples to help crisis, with God’s help, will become a transition about Retrou- save their marriage. Diane Clay vaille is that it is Now, in its 20th year, Retrouvaille (Ret- only for couples Editor ro-vy) has proven itself to be successful. Mary- in the depths carol Page of Retrouvaille said, “Since 1999, of despair or Dana Attocknie 551 couples have been served in both the they are already Managing Editor diocese and archdiocese. There have been 42 weekends, or times the program has been of- separated or fered.” divorced,” Page said. Volume 41, Number 4 Marycarol Page and her husband, Jack, are graduates of the program. “It is for cou- “Jack and I attended the first time the pro- ples who are Sooner Catholic Newspaper gram was offered in Oklahoma in May 1999. in a lot of pain, but we also 7501 Northwest Expressway causing us to be at risk of losing tions program of the monastic We had been separated and divorced from each SHAWNEE – After months of like to let peo- Oklahoma City, OK 73132 uncertainty, the monks of Saint most of our land. Fortunately, the community. other for four years. Retrouvaille gave us the ple know it’s never too early to go through the of growth and its love will be purified, matured, Gregory’s Abbey have received the university’s loans made against The site plan includes gifts of tools to repair our marriage. We were able to (405) 721-1810 program. If they are experiencing any kind of strengthened. good news that they will retain the abbey land were repaid in its land for new facilities for both the forgive each other, move past our painful times, Fax: (405) 721-5210 early difficulty or are beginning to have prob- Only God can do this, but he wants to use his ownership of more than 450 acres bankruptcy process. We are very Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art and civilly remarry (we’d always been married in the E-mail: [email protected] lems communicating, they will benefit from the disciples as his coworkers to approach couples, of land surrounding their monas- grateful that our land is no longer Home Integration, Inc., founded eyes of the Church) and be happy. We’ve been Mailing Address: program.” listen to them and help them to rediscover the tery in Shawnee. The monks had encumbered or at risk.” by Father Paul Zahler, O.S.B. Retrouvaille is set up in three phases. hidden treasure of marriage, the fire that was P.O. Box 32180 offered the land in 2017 as collat- The purchase of the university The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Retrouvaille Phase 1: Weekend Experience. Retrouvaille buried under the ashes. It is God who lights Oklahoma City, OK 73123 eral for a loan to shore-up Saint property by Oklahoma City based Art has a growing collection and A program designed to help strug- begins with a weekend experience in which up and rekindles the flame, not in the way of Gregory’s University as it sought Hobby Lobby clears the way for a thriving education program that gling marriages regain their health couples are helped to re-establish communica- the first falling in love, but in a different way, participation in a USDA bond the monks to move forward with attracts more than 18,000 school will be March 1-3. Contact Jack and Visit us online at tion and to gain new insights into themselves program. The university entered their plans for the future. children from across Oklahoma Marycarol Page, (405) 443-3541, deeper and more intense, yet always the same www.soonercatholic.org as individuals and as a couple. into bankruptcy after its applica- “Knowing the disposition of both to the museum each year. Home [email protected] or visit www. flame.” Phase 2: Post Weekend Sessions. A series of tion for the financing program was the university campus and our Integration, Inc., provides compre- helpourmarriage.com. Retrouvaille also received Canonical recogni- follow-up sessions is the next important phase Visit the archdiocesan website denied. own property allows us to con- hensive services for children and tion in 2016 by the Archbishop of Edmonton, of the Retrouvaille healing process. at www.archokc.org “We wanted to do all that we tinue with a strategic planning adults with developmental differ- Richard Smith, in the Curia of the Archdiocese involved in the ministry ever since. There are Phase 3: Monthly Support (CORE). The final could to save the mission of Cath- process that we began in 2014,” ences and employees more than of Edmonton. countless stories like ours. We’ve seen a lot of phase is a monthly small-group support meet- olic higher education in Oklaho- Lawrence said. 130 people. These organizations Jolene Schonchin is a freelance writer for the The Sooner Catholic transformations. We are always happy to see ing, called CORE (Continuing Our Retrouvaille ma. We do not have large financial The Abbey received funding for a were founded by monks of Saint Sooner Catholic. (USPS 066-910) is published when couples can rediscover the love for their Experience). biweekly except for once in July resources and so decided to risk multi-year comprehensive plan- Gregory’s Abbey and continue to much of our farmland to buy time ning process from the National have a close relationship with the by the Archdiocese of for the university,” explained Rt. Religious Retirement Office of the . Oklahoma City. Rev. Lawrence Stasyszen, O.S.B., U.S. Conference of Catholic Bish- For more information about abbot of Saint Gregory’s Abbey. ops. The Abbey plan is designed retreat opportunities at the abbey, El Reno’s Taste of Sacred Heart hits its stride The newspaper is not responsible “Unfortunately, the hoped-for re- to enhance the prayer, communal contact [email protected] or for unsolicited material. capitalization plan did not succeed life, work, ministries and voca- (405) 878-5490. By Charles Albert The second principal for the Copyright © 2019 Sooner Catholic The Sooner Catholic school, Lois Jeffrey, then fine- tuned the program by adding food

Subscription rate: $25 per year Summer internship On March 2, El Reno’s Sacred tasting booths. The early days of Heart Catholic School will host its the program had about 100 people for all who are not members of the the social ministry parish annual Taste of Sacred Heart that grants, and develop rela- Faith & Justice Internships in attendance and raised about Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. attracts more than 500 people and tionships with community $10,000. Periodical postage paid at The Catholic has gained in popularity. It is El The program has grown to well organizations. Campaign for Human Oklahoma City, OK 73125. Development Reno’s major fundraising event over 500 in attendance and gen- The Catholic Campaign (CCHD): for its school. The Taste of Sacred Catholic Charities joins for Human Development is erates more than $100,000 for 1) Provides grants to Heart will include food tasting Sacred Heart Catholic School and POSTMASTER: Send address with the Catholic Cam- an annual national collec- self-help projects booths, a $3,000 raffle, plus live changes to the Sooner Catholic, paign for Human Develop- tion of the Catholic Bish- developed by is the major fundraiser for the grassroots groups of and silent auctions. P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, ment (CCHD) to provide a ops of the United States. empowered poor school. persons who are Fun is the major theme of the 10-week summer intern- This collection provides working to address the The program now has 20-25 food OK 73123. program. One year, the program ship for any U.S. Catholic grants to self-help projects root causes of poverty booths manned by parishioners in their communities. auctioned off the chance not to who has an interest in developed by grassroots and volunteers, Knights of Colum- take home a goat. Ken Reding, a building solidarity and bus, Catholic Daughters, the Altar groups in partnership with Catholic? Interested in fighting poverty? Sacred Heart graduate, is a well- subsidiarity, promoting Society and corporate sponsors. the parishes to empower known auctioneer and has do- the human dignity of persons who are working Intern with the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). In addition, classrooms supply Attendees enjoy all the food at Taste of Sacred nated his established skills to the all persons and learn- themed “baskets” to guests. to address the root causes 2) Works to increase Internship Information Heart. The annual fundraising event bene- annual event. In the history of the ing about Catholic social of poverty in their commu- Catholics’ awareness Who? Any U.S. Catholic with an interest in solidarity building, fits Sacred Heart Catholic School in El Reno. The principal of Sacred Heart of poverty in the U.S., participation of the poor, and Catholic social teaching. event, the most lucrative auc- teaching. Candidates nities. educate about the Photos provided. tion item was a dinner for six for School, Shannon Statton, said, should be seeking pro- Catholic social What? Intern will assist CCHD staff in promoting CCHD in the Internships are paid at tradition, and build diocese. Tasks will vary but may include: parish $10,000. “The Taste of Sacred Heart is fessional opportunities in a rate of $14/hour and bridges between poor education, training and outreach; letter and article writing; financially critical to our school and non-poor research; visiting funded groups; and developing Tricia Hobson said The Taste social justice fields, com- includes an expense paid communities. relationships with community organizations. Internships because it provides a large portion are paid at a rate of $14.00/hour. of Sacred Heart in its early form

munity development and orientation in Washington For more of our school budget. The event Where? Catholic Charities of Oklahoma City started in 1996 as a small school information/to economic development. D.C. from May 29 to May 1232 N. Classen Boulevard, Oklahoma City also is critical to our community to apply, contact organized party auction. Pool

The position assists the di- 31. Deadline for appli- Brian Smith When? Internships are offered during Summer 2019 parties, birthday parties and other share in a night of fellowship and The Sooner Catholic [email protected] or Participation in a May 29th to May 31st, 2019 orientation ocesan Director of CCHD, cations is March 1. Con- 405.523.3000 ext. 245 is required for all interns. fun activities for students were fun celebrating Catholic educa- is supported through the Brian Smith, to provide tact Brian Smith at (405) Applications are Why? To support this important ministry of the Church while auctioned off to help raise money tion.” Annual Catholic Appeal. building professional skills and relationships. education about poverty 523-3000, Ext. 245, or due by March 1st Visit www.tasteofsacredheart.org for more information for the newly re-opened Catholic Charles Albert is a freelance writ- Updated 9/16 issues, write articles about [email protected]. and to purchase tickets. school. er for the Sooner Catholic.

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Celebrating black Catholics it together,” explained Father Buettner on the Oklahoma City he story of black Catholics in the Unit- in New York’s Saint Patrick’s Cathedral; the U.S. Archdiocese Young Adults Face- ed States is about communities tena- Venerable Henriette Delille (1813-1862), bishops book Page. “Now, young men and ciously clinging to faith amidst great from New Orleans, a descendant of slaves who released T young women in the Oklahoma hardship. Much of their history is centered in founded the Sisters of the Holy Family; their first Tim Muldoon City Archdiocese who are open the South, which to this day has the largest Servant of God Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange pastoral Catholic Extension concentrations of blacks in the United States, (ca. 1794-1882), the Haitian refugee who had a letter on to God’s call, and who need just and includes more than two dozen of the dio- passion for educating children and who found- racism, a little support along the way as ceses served by Catholic Extension. ed the Oblate Sisters of Providence; “Open they figure out where God is call- Even among many blacks who live in the ur- Servant of God Father Augustus Tolton Wide Our continued from page 1 death, serving the elderly in a communal setting. ing them, will If you are a ban areas of the North, though, there are many (1854-1897), who was born in slavery and Hearts,” Consecrated and lay volunteers called Life- have mutual young woman whose families have roots in the South. During eventually attended seminary in Rome because in nearly 40 years. In addition to naming the the Dominican Sisters of Newburgh, N.Y., begin- Guards live together as family in dedicated dwellings. support from or young man the Great Migration, some 6 million blacks no American seminary would accept him, and personal sins of those who discriminate or act ning a lifetime of service. Although she has enjoyed The dwellings welcome elderly persons who would others who are in high school traveled to northern cities like New York, working in different otherwise be alone on their journey to discerning their who was a pastor in Chicago; with prejudice towards others on the basis of or college who ministries, Eternal Life. vocation.” Chicago and Detroit, leaving rural jobs to find Servant of God Julia Greeley (c. 1833-1918), race, the document highlights the structures in is interest- Everyone contributes to the house- Father work in the new industrial centers. the former slave who was Denver’s “Angel of society which perpetuate injustices. including pas- ed in joining hold work as they are able, and each Buettner said There are many causes for celebrating the Mercy,” now buried in Denver’s cathedral. The bishops lament that there has been no toral ministry the digital dwelling has a chapel where the Bless- the boys’ group gifts of black Catholics today. One is simply More recently, the Diocese of Jackson an- formal acknowledgement of the harm of racism and teaching discernment ed Sacrament resides. The communi- has been going the numbers that populate parishes across the nounced the beginning of formal efforts to ad- in U.S. society, and that “many of our insti- grade school, group, con- ty currently has dwellings in Oklaho- great. They country: the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bish- vance the cause for canonization of Sister Thea tutions still harbor, and too many of our laws she calls her tact Fr. Brian ma City and Moore as well as Grand have been ops estimates that there are 3 million black Bowman, one of the founding members of the still sanction, practices that deny justice and current role Buettner at Prairie, . A new location is under active for three Catholics in the United States, and 798 pre- IBCS. There is reason for great hope that these equal access to certain groups of people (p.10).” her most re- bbuettner@ construction in Norman. months. He dominantly African American parishes. figures will inspire generations of Catholics School segregation and even segregation within warding. Since archokc.org. GOLD dwellings are typically located said the con- While many blacks are Baptist, the second regardless of race. churches are historical examples of the social September Learn more near parishes with schools to provide versations are largest religious group in the United States Recent years also have seen the rise of black sins that have perpetuated racism. 1990, Sister about voca- an opportunity for intergenerational fruitful, and he is Catholic. There are 250 African American Catholic leadership in the Church. Joseph Still, black Catholics have fostered a cul- Mary Ann has tions at www. experiences as well as active parish said he knows priests, 437 deacons, 75 men of African de- Howze, the founding bishop of the Diocese of ture of holiness and beauty that nourishes the been part of the okcvocations. life. The ministry also has a school for the girls’ group scent in seminary formation, 400 African Biloxi, died on Jan. 9 at age 95. He was only whole Church. One need go no further than Las Casas Min- Sr. Mary Ann Cirillo and Isabella White Eagle in com. American religious sisters and 50 religious the second black bishop to lead a diocese in parishes such as Sacred Heart in Camden, istry (Domini- young people looking to deepen their is going to be Canton on July 4, 2008. Photo provided. relationship with Christ, and to dis- brothers. These numbers do not include mis- the United States, after James Augustine Healy Miss. One can visit the women who run the cans in Ministry helpful as well. cern a vocation. sionaries from Africa who now serve in various was named the ordinary of Portland, Maine, in Saint Gabriel Mercy Center in Mound Bayou, with Native The ArchOKC Guys Digital In addition to ministries throughout the United States. 1875. Miss., or the food pantry run by Sister Mary Americans) in the small town Discernment Group meets every classes, the school in- Another cause for celebration is the inspiring Today, though, there are eight active, six Princess Dawson in Tuscaloosa, Ala. One can of Canton. Saturday 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. cludes opportuni- list of black men and women whose causes for retired, and 12 deceased black bishops. Many visit the many ministries in the Virgin Islands, Originally developed to pro- through Google Hangouts. It is ties to directly serve canonization are being advanced. In 2018, the of them have roots in mission dioceses such learn about the bus that takes people to visit vide legal aid support to the open to young men in high school others. Gospel of Life historically black Xavier University of Lou- as those members of the Society of the Divine their loved ones in Angola State Penitentiary or Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of and college discerning the priest- School (GOLS) is in isiana (founded by Saint Katharine Drexel) Word who were trained at the United States’ share the joy of the residents of Kingstree, S.C. Oklahoma, the Las Casas minis- hood. its first year, running announced that its Institute of Black Catholic first black seminary, Saint Augustine in Bay In just this past decade, Catholic Extension try has changed quite a bit in its Father Buettner added he wants from September 2018 Studies (IBCS) would support efforts toward Saint Louis, Miss. has sent nearly $5 million to support minis- to encourage everyone to pray for 40+ years. Perhaps most notable to June 2019. the canonization of five black Catholics: The history of black Catholics in the United tries that serve black Catholics throughout the this outreach, which is coordinat- now are the “Sister Bags” the The descriptions Venerable Pierre Toussaint (1766-1853), the States is deeply enmeshed in the country’s United States. We thank God for the gifts that ed by the Archdiocese of Oklaho- local children come to get after here of these sisters’ former slave and philanthropist who is buried ugly history of racism. To address this history, these communities bring to the entire Church. ma City Office of Vocations, and school and on the weekends. work ’t adequate- the students participating. Supported by the children ly convey the depth “I know through the intersession in religious education at Saint Sr. Maria Faulkner and her parents, Leveda and of their dedica- of Mary, God is going to encourage Ann parish in Fairview and William. Photo provided. tion and ministry. the young women to be open to From the Archives … the parishioners of Saint Antho- Read more about God’s call in their lives,” he said. A photo series from George Rigazzi, archdiocesan archivist ny in Okeene, the bags contain Sister Maria and fruit, sandwiches, water, applesauce or pudding, and GOLD at www.gospelof lifedisciples.org, and Sister Jolene Schonchin is a freelance Brothers Bernard Murphy and Benedict Shea were the first some candy. Mary Ann at https://domlife.org/lascasas/wp-con- writer for the Sooner Catholic. to arrive in Atoka, I.T., to meet Father Isidore Robot Sister Mary Ann welcomes each person who comes tent/uploads/2016/02/las-casas-2017.pdf. and Brother Dominic Lambert. to her home with respect and compassion, just as Sister Mary Ann has the following advice for young Brother Bernard and Brother Benedict were the only survivors she learned from her family. She acknowledges there women considering religious life: “Respect all voca- of a new Benedictine community in Georgia that was decimated by are many challenges but sees these as an opportuni- tions and in the quietness of her heart, to listen to yellow fever. The two would be the first monks to profess vows at ty to be with Christ on the journey. the God who loves her, and who has a place in this Sacred Heart in Konawa. Sister Maria of the Trinity was born in Oklahoma world for her gifts, talents, and love. Go for it!” Brother Bernard was the first teacher of the new school at Sa- and came back after doing volunteer work in differ- Sister Maria offers similar wisdom, “Take time in cred Heart in 1877. Brother Benedict’s vocation did not endure but ent ministries overseas. Acting on what she refers prayer to ask the Lord his plan for their life, his will Brother Bernard was ordained a priest in 1883. He accepted the to as the “call within her call,” Sister Maria found- for their future and then ask for the grace to ‘do assignment of missionary. From his base in Krebs, he built church- ed the Gospel of Life Disciples (GOLD) in fall 2013. whatever he tells you!’” es in McAlester (1889 and 1895), Hartshorne (1895), and Krebs This unique ministry works to preserve the dignity Debi Wagner is a freelance writer for the Sooner (1903). The building in Krebs still serves as the parish church. Brother Bernard Murphy of the human person from conception to natural Catholic. The Southwest Courier (the diocesan newspaper) upon his death stated this observation about this time in his career: “He knew his parishioners and they knew him. He was welcomed in their homes, had a kind word for Black and Indian all and called the children by name. … A true Catholic spirit and life characterized the whole community.” Mission collection Father Bernard was an effective priest and consequently was elected abbot of the monastery This year, the annual Black of Sacred Heart in 1905. Unfortunately, his abilities did not translate well into leadership in and Indian Mission Collection the community. He did not see himself as abbatial material and was apprehensive as factions in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma based along nationalist lines among the French, Basque and American monks were tearing City is March 9-10. It is held at the life of the monastery. His indecision about the future of the community was not helpful the second weekend in March, either. He resigned in 1909 and the Benedictines were without an abbot until 1933 as they and comes during Lent, which could not decide upon a replacement. ROSE DAY is a time to concentrate on A few years later he was severely injured in a buggy accident and while never robust phys- prayer, fasting and almsgiving. ically, his health deteriorated markedly. In 1926 he suffered a debilitating stroke and 2019 The Black and Indian Mission was bedridden for the rest of his life. Office helps support the Nation- Upon his death in 1933, the Southwest Courier summed up his life: “Abbot al Black Catholic Congress and Feb. 6 Murphy contributed his share of the religious and educational progress in Okla- Fr. Gilberto Moya Hurtado stands with two new the Tekakwitha Conference. Oklahoma State homa. … He was a zealous missionary-priest and a religious of exemplary piety altar servers, Payton and Syanne Attocknie, Please give generously on Jan. 27 at Sacred Heart in Oklahoma City. Capitol and monastic observance.” March 9-10 Photo provided. ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY ARCHIVES Photos Cara Koenig/Sooner Catholic. http://blackandindianmission.org. 8 February 24, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic February 24, 2019 9 “Give, and Gifts Will Be Given to You”

2019 Annual Catholic Appeal ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY

The Annual Catholic Appeal is our chance to support the work of the Church throughout the archdiocese. Ministries supported by your Archbishop’s Circle generous gifts include: 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal Celebrates the inspired generosity and discipleship minimum goal $3,600,000 of those who support Archbishop Coakley’s efforts to fully fund archdiocesan ministries with gifts of Youth, Young Adult and $1,000 or more. Campus Ministry Steward Circle for pledges of $1,000 to $4,999 Your pledge in 10 monthly payments Steward Circle recognition: Blessed n Included in a Prayer Intention Book of Archbishop’s Circle members $250/Month $2,500 Institute n Invited to the annual Mass and reception with Archbishop Coakley $150/Month $1,500 Children’s Evangelization Patron Circle for pledges of $5,000 to $9,999 and Catholic Schools Patron Circle recognition: $100/Month $1,000 n All of the recognition from the Steward Circle n Invited to Archbishop’s Christmas Reception $50/Month $500 Marriage and Benefactor Circle for pledges of $10,000 or more Family Life Benefactor Circle recognition: $25/Month $250 n All the recognition from the Steward Circle and Patron Circle Vocations and n Invited to attend a special dinner with Seminarians Archbishop Coakley

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Richard honored with Christ the King ACCW Lenten Retreat Other books connected with our Bible The ACCW Lenten Retreat with Teresa Tomeo “Beyond Basic steps in building a Bible resource library Distinguished Alumnus Award Sunday: Becoming a 24/7 Catholic” will be March 16 at hrist the King Catholic School in its 12th year development opportunities for early childhood educa- the Catholic Pastoral Center The infinite riches of the Holy Scriptures can Using the Bible as our first stop in OKC. Doors open at 8:30 of honoring a distinguished alumnus recent- tors in Oklahoma and beyond, helping teachers to find bless us in many ways. Depending on what you for reflection or meditation helps us a.m. Tomeo is a national- ly announced this year’s winner -- Jennifer ways to incorporate the arts into their daily teaching are searching for there are dozens of resources to embrace God present in his Word. Pedro A. Moreno, C ly syndicated Catholic talk “Jenny” Airington Richard. practices. She had the op- assist you. Here are 12 approaches to the Word of We have been blessed with many O.P. show host, speaker and Richard is a 1989 graduate portunity to spend a month God and other books that might be helpful. books that guide us and lead us on Secretariat for author. Cost is $40 with of Christ the King. She attend- in Cape Town, South Africa, Ways in which the Bible can bring us closer the ancient and proven practice of Evangelization and lunch; $45 at the door with ed Bishop McGuinness Catho- working with early childhood to God Lectio Divina. Catechesis no lunch. Contact Mary Ann lic High School where she ran Using the Bible as our primary prayer book is Using the Bible for a better teachers there, which greatly at (405) 650-9674 or Becky cross country and was on the when we have a conversation with God. We praise understanding of our faith occurs expanded her perspective on at (405) 834-3782. and worship God by offering in prayer his Holy when we seek to better understand debate team. She went on to early childhood education Word. This is the idea behind the Breviary, or Liturgy of the Hours, to the Lord’s truth and wisdom that has been transmitted to us through earn a degree in English and across the globe. Pre-Cana join together as Church in worshiping God with the same Psalms, canti- the Church. Combining our study of the Catechism of the Catholic communications from Trinity Richard found- A Spanish Pre-Cana class cles and readings. Liturgy of the Hours is a selection of biblical passages Church and the Bible help us down this path. University in San Antonio in ed the CK Green is scheduled from 9 a.m. and prayers organized for purposes of private or communal prayer. Ways in which the Bible can help bring us closer to his Word 1997, and married her hus- Team about to 4 p.m. March 23 at the Using the Bible as our guide for the Eucharistic liturgy – when we Follow the life of Jesus in the Gospels. The various lives of Christ can band, Rock, two months after three years ago Catholic Pastoral Center in celebrate the help in this study; study the lives of other graduating. as well as the OKC. Registration begins at Eucharist, people connected with Christ, begin in After the birth of her chil- student club, 8:30 a.m. The cost is $40 per the Mass, the New Testament; choose a topic con- dren, Julia and Atticus, she Knights of the couple, lunch is included. the read- Everyone should have some basic resources at home to assist nected to our lives as disciples of Jesus pursued Montessori certifi- Fr. Rick Stansberry stands with Jennifer Earth, which Contact Lisa at (405) 709- ings – will and guide in their personal Bible study and reflection. Here are a Christ and see what the Bible says about cation and a master’s degree Richard and her family. Photos provided. was created for 2709 if interested or for more Jennifer “Jenny” always point few suggested resources: it. Search the deeper meaning of the words in early childhood education. students in 4th information. This class also Airington Richard us toward used by Christ in scripture. Your biblical She is in her fourth and final year of doctoral studies grade and above. Her work may be used as training for the Lord in vocabulary will improve. and is writing her dissertation on the Nation with the Green Team has led to people to work as a sponsor a unique  “Catholic Bible Dictionary,” Scott Hahn; Ways in which we can study the Bible; Head Start program. many green initiatives at Christ the King, including couple at their parish. Regis- way for that  “Dictionary of the Bible,” John L. McKenzie, S.J.; begin with the New Testament Richard worked with early childhood teachers significant recycling efforts, free uniform exchanges tration deadline is March 21.  celebration.  “Ignatius Catholic Bible Study,” series of booklets; A book study of the New Testament. through her work as a fellow with the Oklahoma A+ for CK families, reductions in water bottles used on Our lection-  “A Catholic Introduction to the Bible,” O.T.; Who was the human author? When and Schools Network. She has helped design professional campus and plans for an outdoor classroom. aries, the  “The Navarre Bible,” commentary on the Bible; why was it written? What are the key vers- Bible divided  “New Testament Basics for Catholics,” Bergsma; es?  up into var-  “You Can Understand the Bible,” Peter Kreeft; A chapter-by-chapter study of any New Jobs Box ious reading  “Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture,” wonderful series; Testament book. What are the key themes Controller Administrative assistant and written communication skills; cessful candidate will possess good portions in  “Making Sense Out of Scripture,” Mark Shea; and topics for that chapter?  The Archdiocese of Oklahoma The Archdiocese of Oklahoma strong planning and organiza- oral and written fluency in English a three-year  “Essential Guide to the Holy Bible,” USCCB; Verse-by-verse study within the con- City has an immediate opening City is seeking an administrative tional skills; valid driver’s license; and Spanish; broad knowledge of Sunday cycle  “Scripture Footnotes: The Worlds of Jesus,” George Martin; text of any given chapter. What is God for a controller. This position is assistant for Our Lady of Guada- strong work ethic, enthusiasm and and assent to the Church’s teach- or a two-year  “The Paulist Biblical Commentary,” a one-volume commentary. saying in that verse in that context? weekday  A personal summary of each book of responsible for managing the lupe Camp. This position provides confidence; An empathy with the ings on the sanctity of human life; cycle and the New Testament. How would you, in accounting function, providing administrative and secretarial ethos of the Catholic Church; and, broad knowledge of and assent to our personal your own words, sum it up? information about all archdioce- support for both the Director of affinity with the overall mission of the Church’s teachings on human missals and To be able to accomplish these studies san financial activities under the the Camp and the Facilities Di- the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. sexuality, marriage, and family missalettes well you will need some help with resourc- direction of the chief financial offi- rector for the camp. In addition to Preference will be given to candi- life; demonstrate ability to meet that contain es. See the box for suggestions! cer. Additional duties include: per- typing, filing and scheduling, per- dates who are bilingual in Spanish deadlines; demonstrate ability to the appropriate portions of the lectionary can help with this. There also If you have any favorites let me know by sending me an e-mail – form audits for parishes on an as forms duties such as registration and English. Send inquiries and communicate effectively; demon- are hundreds of lectionary commentaries that can help you better un- [email protected]. In the future, I’ll include some of your recom- needed basis; serve as a resource for summer camp, scheduling for resumes to [email protected]. strate ability in Microsoft Office derstand the theme for the Mass for any given day. mendations. for parishes by creating fiscal poli- the facility, coordination of meet- and will possess general knowl- cies and procedures and providing ings and conferences, obtaining Young adult, campus edge of the organizational struc- training to parish staff. As directed supplies, and working on special evangelization coordinator ture of the Church and Catholic by the CFO, oversee the activities projects. This position will primar- The Archdiocese of Oklahoma doctrine. A degree in theology or of the accounting department for ily office at the Catholic Pastoral City is seeking a coordinator of philosophy is preferred. Send in- the accurate and timely dissem- Center and will spend time at the young adult and campus evangeli- quiries and resumes to nlargent@ St. Mary robotics team wins excellence award ination of financial management camp as needed. The successful zation and discipleship. The coor- archokc.org. reports including, but not limited candidate will possess excellent dinator will be responsible for all LAWTON – A robotics team from Saint Mary in the top 25 percent nationally and as the top They will travel to Iowa in April to compete to, internal and external monthly computer skills, a valid driver li- aspects of young adult and college Constituent services assistant Catholic School in Lawton was awarded the middle school team in Oklahoma. This year, against the nation’s best. financial statements and annual cense, demonstrate a professional campus ministry efforts through- The Archdiocese of Oklaho- Excellence Award at the Rumble in The Falls team Starry Knight has qualified for nation- “It’s really exciting that we get to go to na- audits and annual budgets. The demeanor and attitude, be trust- out the archdiocese in conjunction ma City is seeking a constituent Vex Robotics Competition held Feb. 3 in Wichi- als based on a Design Award they earned at a tionals,” said Bianca Arroyo, one of the Starry successful applicant will possess worthy; able to respect confiden- with the director of Youth, Young services assistant to be part of ta Falls, Texas. The award is the highest award competition in Claremore. Knight team members. “This is my first year excellent technical computer skills tiality and be well-organized and Adult and Campus Evangelization the stewardship and develop- to be earned at Robotics Compe- to be on the Robotics Team. I’ve in Microsoft Office with an ad- detail-oriented. Send inquiries and and Discipleship. Priority will be ment team and assist in all efforts titions and was awarded to the learned that the most important vanced competency in Microsoft resumes to [email protected]. given to training, resourcing and around gift processing, donor Starry Knight team for overall ex- part of being on a robotics team is Excel; supervisory experience; equipping of parish and campus acknowledgment, constituent cellence in building a high quality working together to build pro- bachelor’s degree in accounting or Administrative assistant ministry leaders with an emphasis research, data organization and VEX Robotics program. gramming and working on our finance.; CPA certification.; and The Archdiocese of Oklahoma on missionary discipleship. Dead- reporting on gifts. Excellent tech- “I’m extremely proud of the robot to get points as a team.” five years of hands-on accounting City is seeking an administrative line to apply is March 5. Send in- nical computer skills in Microsoft Starry Knight team for winning Out of 35 teams in Oklahoma, managerial experience. Send in- assistant for the Stewardship and quiries and resumes to nlargent@ Office with an advanced competen- their fourth award for this year,” team Dragon Warriors is ranked quiries and resumes to nlargent@ Development office. This cleri- archokc.org. cy in Microsoft Excel and multiple said Brian Morris, coach of the No. 6 and team Starry Knight is archokc.org. cal position assists in all efforts types of databases such as Access Saint Mary robotics program. around gift processing, donor and Raiser’s Edge required; strong ranked No. 10. Respect life ministry, marriage “They have worked very hard and Part-time administrative acknowledgment, constituent preparation coordinator planning and organizational skills; Saint Mary is the region’s only it has been paying off.” assistant research, data organization, and The Archdiocese of Oklahoma valid driver’s license; strong work fully-accredited Catholic school, Saint Mary’s Dragon Warriors The Archdiocese of Oklahoma reporting on gifts. The title of this City is seeking a coordinator of ethic, enthusiasm and confidence; serving grades Pre-K – 8th grades. and Pop Tarts teams also com- City is seeking a part-time ad- position is constituent services Respect Life Ministry and Mar- an empathy with the ethos of the peted in the event. Out of 32 The school strives to develop the ministrative assistant to help the assistant. The successful can- riage Preparation. This position Catholic Church; and affinity with total teams, the three Saint Mary whole student – mind, body and secretary in the Secretariat for didate will possess the following provides support to the director of the overall mission of the archdi- teams were the only middle school spirit – in a safe and supportive Clergy and Consecrated Life with skills: Excellent technical comput- the Office of Marriage and Fami- ocese. Preference given to candi- teams competing. Overall scores environment. administrative functions. Excellent er skills in Microsoft Office with an ly Life Ministry and serves as the dates who are bilingual in Spanish placed Starry Knight in sixth As a Project Lead the Way Dis- computer skills, professional de- advanced competency in Microsoft coordinator for pro-life ministry and English. Send inquiries and place, Dragon Warriors in 12th tinguished School, Saint Mary meanor and attitude, trustworthy; Excel and multiple types of data- and marriage preparation for the resumes to [email protected]. place and Pop Tarts in 17th place. is one of Oklahoma’s top STEM able to respect confidentiality and bases such as Access and Rais- archdiocese. It is a full-time posi- Saint Mary has had a nationally schools. Visit www.stmarys-ok.org be well-organized and detail-ori- er’s Edge; high speed (65 wpm or tion with occasional evening and recognized robotics program for Left to right, Cadence Edenburn, Kiley Glowaski, Halley Jordan and Bianca Ar- or call (580) 355-5288 for more ented. Send inquiries and resumes faster) 10 touch typing; clear and weekend responsibilities when the To see more job openings, go on- royo with their award and robot. Photo provided. several years, having been ranked information. to [email protected]. legible hand writing; excellent oral circumstances require it. The suc- line to www.soonercatholic.org. 12 February 24, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic February 24, 2019 13

Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 Otros libros relacionados con nuestra Biblia Una actualización post-McCarrick Pasos básicos en la construcción de una biblioteca de recursos bíblicos Las infinitas riquezas de las Sagradas Escrit- celebramos la Misa. Las lecturas siempre nos Católica y Al sentarme para escribir esta columna, los rick, la decisión se confirmó definitivamente el adoptada en uras pueden bendecirnos de muchas maneras. dirigen hacia el Señor de una manera única en la Biblia presidentes de las conferencias de obispos 13 de febrero. 2002, ha dem- Dependiendo de lo que esté buscando, hay cada Misa. Nuestros Leccionarios nos dividen nos ayuda Pedro A. Moreno, católicos del mundo viajan a Roma. Se le ha expulsado del estado clerical (lo que ostrado ser una docenas de recursos para ayudarlo. Aquí hay la Biblia en pequeñas porciones o lecturas. en este O.P. Del 21 al 24 de febrero, participarán en una significa que ya no puede celebrar la Misa o los plataforma efecti- varias maneras en que Tenemos tres ciclos de lecturas dominicales camino. Secretariado de reunión en el Vaticano con el Papa Francisco sacramentos o ser llamado sacerdote), que lo va para reformas Evangelización y pueden estudiar la Pal- y dos ciclos de lecturas entre semana. Nues- Formas para abordar la crisis de abuso sexual del clero convierte en el prelado de más alto rango en la y protecciones Catequesis abra de Dios y recomen- tros pequeños misales contienen las partes en que que ha envuelto a la Iglesia en muchos países historia en experimentar una caída tan repen- significativas. daciones de otros libros apropiadas del leccionario y nos pueden ayu- la Biblia de todo el mundo. La crisis, provocada por las tina. Aunque desde el punto de vista de la ley Siempre se puede que les podrían ser dar a seguir la Misa. También hay cientos de puede revelaciones del abuso sexual de menores por civil esto puede parecer una pena inadecuada, mejorar. Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley útiles. comentarios para los leccionarios que pueden ayudarnos a acercarnos más al Verbo Encar- parte del clero, se ha visto exacerbada por las en la ley canónica esta es la pena máxima que Entonces, ¿qué Formas en que la Bib- ayudarnos a comprender mejor el tema central nado. respuestas a menudo inadecuadas y negligen- la Iglesia puede imponer a un clérigo. Él pierde está pasando localmente? A raíz de las acu- lia puede acercarnos a de cada Misa. Seguir la vida de Jesús en los evangelios. Las tes de los obispos para hacer frente a estos todos los cargos canónicos y cualquier reclamo saciones de McCarrick y los informes del gran Dios. Usar la Biblia para la reflexión o la med- diversas vidas de Cristo pueden ayudar en este delitos. de apoyo por parte de la Iglesia. jurado de Pensilvania el verano pasado, inicié Primero debemos usar itación nos ayuda a abrazar a Dios presente estudio; Estudie las vidas de otras personas Hay muchas dimensiones a esta crisis global. Rezo para que esta acción decisiva allane el una revisión independiente por parte de aboga- la Biblia como nuestro en su Palabra. Hemos sido bendecidos con conectadas con Cristo, comience en el Nuevo El verano pasado, el caso de Theodore Mc- camino para resultados significativos duran- dos independientes de nuestros propios archi- principal libro de oración. muchos libros que nos guían en la práctica Testamento; Elija un tema relacionado con Carrick, sin embargo, fue el pararrayos que te la próxima cumbre mundial de obispos en vos de personal del clero. Está siendo conduci- Orar es conversar con Dios. El nos habla a antigua y comprobada de la Lectio Divina. nuestras vidas como discípulos de Jesucristo y provocó una protesta renovada en los Estados Roma. Si bien no sé cuáles podrían ser esos do por bufete de abogados McAfee y Taft. través de su Palabra y nosotros le respondemos El uso de la Biblia para comprender mejor Unidos y en todo el mundo. resultados, tengo la esperanza y espero que Cuando esté terminado, el informe incluirá con nuestra vea lo que la Biblia dice al respecto. Busca La Santa Sede respondió con prontitud a prepare el camino para que nuestra propia los nombres de los clérigos contra los cuales oración, o le el significado más profundo de las palabras nuevas acusaciones creíbles retirando a McCa- Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Esta- hemos recibido alegaciones fundamentadas de ofrecemos usadas por Cristo en las Escrituras. Tu rrick del Colegio de Cardenales e iniciando una dos Unidos avance en las medidas que espe- abuso sexual de menores. Incluirá un informe su misma vocabulario bíblico mejorará. Todas estas investigación, ordenándole a un convento de rábamos desarrollar en noviembre pasado. En de McAfee y Taft sobre cómo hemos manejado Palabra Todos deben tener algunos recursos básicos en su casa para ideas nos pueden ayudar a acercarnos a Kansas donde comenzara una vida de oración ese momento, se nos pidió que esperáramos las denuncias a lo largo de los años. como ala- ayudarlos y guiarlos en su estudio y reflexión de la biblia. Aquí Jesus, el Verbo Encarnado. y penitencia en espera del resultado de esa hasta después de esta reunión para obtener el Siguiendo con mi compromiso, nos esforza- banza. Esta hay algunos recursos que hemos utilizado en la Oficina de Maneras en que podemos estudiar la Bib- investigación. aporte y la perspectiva de la Iglesia global. mos por demostrar nuestra propia responsab- es la idea Ministerio Hispano y la Escuela de San Juan Diego: lia; comenzar con el Nuevo Testamento La semana pasada se dio un paso decisivo Las medidas que esperamos avanzar incluyen ilidad y transparencia. Me doy cuenta de que detrás del  Un estudio libro por libro del Nuevo con la decisión de “laicizar” a McCarrick. Es una estructura para reportar las denuncias de aquí está en juego nada menos que la credibili- Breviario, o Testamento. ¿Quién fue el autor humano?  “Diccionario de la Biblia”, Serafín de Ausejo – Herbert Haag; cierto que hay muchas más preguntas que de- abuso cometido por los obispos y un mecanis- dad de la Iglesia. Liturgia de  “Vocabulario de Teología Bíblica”, Xavier Léon-Dufour; ¿Cuándo y por qué fue escrito? ¿Cuáles son ben abordarse a medida que los investigadores mo para investigar esas denuncias cuando se Esperamos que el informe esté listo en algún las Horas,  “Comprender las Escrituras”, Scott Hahn; los versos clave? continúan retirando las capas de esta cebolla hacen. Es probable que incluya un código de momento antes de fines de marzo. Por favor, de unirnos  “Conocer la Biblia. Iniciación a la Sagrada Escritura”, Jose  Un estudio capítulo por capítulo de amarga. A continuación, presentaré un breve conducta para los obispos en la línea de los continúe orando por todas las víctimas / so- como Ig- María Monforte; cualquier libro del Nuevo Testamento. resumen de algunos de los hechos clave. que ya tenemos para otros clérigos. brevivientes de abuso, especialmente aquellos lesia en la  “Qué dice la Biblia”, Antonio Fuentes Mendiola; ¿Cuáles son los temas y temas clave para El 11 de enero, la Congregación para la Doc- En muchos sentidos, la Iglesia en los Estados que han sido abusados ​​por el clero. Nuestra adoración  “Biblia de Navarra. Comentarios”, Universidad de Navarra; cada capítulo? trina de la Fe condenó a Theodore McCarrick Unidos está muy por delante de la respuesta de Iglesia necesita sanación y purificación. a Dios con  “Testimonios del Reino”, Luis Sanchez Navarro;  Estudio verso por verso dentro del con- por cargos de abuso sexual de menores y solic- la Iglesia en otras naciones, así como en otras Oremos por mí y por todo nuestro clero, para los mismos  “Introducción a los escritos de San Pablo”, Claudio Basevi; texto de cualquier capítulo. ¿Qué está dici- itación de favores sexuales en el confesionario. instituciones públicas y privadas. Nuestros que seamos buenos y fieles pastores del pueblo Salmos,  “Introducción general a la Biblia”, Miguel Angel Tabet; endo Dios en ese verso y en ese contexto? Después de la apelación inmediata de McCar- Estatuto para la protección de niños y jóvenes, de Dios. cánticos y  “Introducción al Antiguo Testamento”: Tomos I, II y III, Miguel  lecturas. La Un resumen personal de cada libro del Angel Tabet. Liturgia de Nuevo Testamento. ¿Cómo lo resumirías en las horas es tus propias palabras? una se- Para poder realizar bien estos estudios, lección de necesitará ayuda con diversos recursos. pasajes y ¡Vea el cuadro con mis sugerencias! oraciones bíblicas organizadas con el propósito nuestra fe ocurre cuando buscamos entender Si tiene algún recurso favorito, déjamelo de orar en privado o en comunidad. mejor las verdades y la sabiduría del Señor que saber enviándome un correo electrónico a: Segundo, el uso de la Biblia como nues- nos ha sido transmitida a través de la Iglesia. [email protected]. En el futuro, incluiré Da y será s bendecido tra guía para la Liturgia Eucarística, cuando Combinar el estudio del Catecismo de la Iglesia algunas de sus recomendaciones.

El 16 de febrero, líderes de la Renovación Carismática Católica tienen un día de in- tenso estudio sobre la Eucaristía y fueron sometidos a una serie de exámenes como requisito para renovar sus Certificados de Predicación Laical en la arquidiócesis. Santuário de Fátima en la Fotos suministrada. Iglesia Católica de San Jose en Bison, Oklahoma.

Por favor visite archokc.org/appeal para hacer su donación en línea Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City • P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 • 405-709-2745 14 February 24, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic February 24, 2019 15 Calendar Briefs This calendar only covers the two weeks between issue dates and may not reflect all of the calendar items. To see a full calendar, go to www.soonercatholic.org. Read Archbishop Coakley’s new ary Sanchez will be at 7 p.m. Feb. pastoral letter 25 at The Kay Center, 1526 Lin- February Christine Littell at (405) 3 Meeting of the Third Order 4 “Marriage Mondays” 7 p.m. Archbishop Coakley’s new pas- coln Ave. in Norman. The class by 348-0480, Ext. 331, clittell@ (Lay) Dominicans, 3 p.m. - 5 - 9 p.m. in Marian Hall, St. toral letter, “Go Make Disciples! Christine Littell is at 7 p.m. Feb. 24 Lenten Mission with Val stjohn-catholic.org. p.m., St. Monica, Edmond John Nepomuk, Yukon. Building a Culture of Conversion 28 and 7 p.m. March 28, or any- Limar Jansen, 7 p.m. Feb. (St. Ambrose Building) in Rm. 6 and Discipleship for the Archdio- time by appointment, in the board 24-26 at St. Eugene, 2400 W. March 105; for any Catholic layper- Ash Wednesday. cese of Oklahoma City,” lays out room at St. John, 900 S. Littler in Hefner Rd., OKC. son drawn to religious life. 1 7 the vision for the Archdiocese of Edmond. Open to single women, Retrouvaille, March 1-3. Call John or Mary McClernon Feast of Sts. Perpetua and friends with his word. 24 Oklahoma City through 2030. engaged or married couples. To Are you listening? Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 Contact Jack and Marycarol at (405) 313-6611, (405) 414- Felicity. Read the letter or download a copy RSVP, contact Hilary Sanchez at That does not put me on the p.m., at the chapel at St. Page at (405) 443-3541, okc@ 9407. 8 at www.archokc.org/2030. Print (405) 496-0576, hilarysanchez@ By Sally Crowe Nash super highway to Heaven. Jesus Thomas More, 100 Stinson retrouvaille.org or visit www. Feast of St. John of God. 4 copies coming soon! gmail.com or Christine Littell is not just speaking to his apos- St., Norman. Contact Con- helpourmarriage.com. Feast of St. Casmir. 9 (405) 348-0480, Ext. 331, clittell@ tles when he says, “Watch and nie Lang at (405) 249-1041, Oklahoma Catholic Men’s If you read my column last pray so that you will not fall into [email protected]. 1 Nurses’ Association Confer- 4 40 Days for Life kick-off rally, Conference, Embassy Suites, St. Kateri Tekakwitha Honor stjohn-catholic.org. month, you know I was think- Dance temptation. The spirit is willing, ence, Crossings Community 6:30 p.m. at St. Mark, Nor- Norman. Visit ing ahead to Lent; using Lent to Center, OKC. Visit www.fc- man. Visit 40daysforlife.com/ www.catholicmen.net. Archbishop Coakley invites Lenten Mission but the flesh is weak” (Matthew 25 Natural Family Planning make our relationship with Jesus 26:41). Why is it, for example, session “Understanding your naok.org or contact fcnaok@ norman. everyone from the Archdiocese St. Eugene presents “Create in more meaningful — the priority of Oklahoma City, the Diocese of Me a Clean Heart Lenten Mission” that I can participate in the Kiss Fertility” by Hilary Sanchez, 7 gmail.com. in our lives. of Peace at Mass, and half an p.m. at The Kay Center, 1526 Tulsa, dioceses from other states, with Val Limar Jansen at 7 p.m. I suggested Oklahoma Catholic hour later, smartly sound my car Lincoln Ave., Norman. Con- 1 First Friday Sacred Heart families, native dancers and the Feb. 24-26 at 2400 W. Hefner Radio as a starting point in that horn at someone who has an- tact Hilary Sanchez at (405) Mass at the Catholic Pastoral public to join him July 6 for the St. Rd. in OKC. Jansen is a highly effort. It can open our minds to noyed me in traffic? 496-0576, hilarysanchez@ Center, 7501 Northwest Ex- Kateri Tekakwitha Honor Dance in regarded singer, cantor and re- hear Jesus. Now, I have never ac- That’s why I need daily listen- gmail.com. pressway. Exposition of the Oklahoma City. The Honor Dance cording artist. She also is a college tually heard him say, “Listen, up, ing. Blessed Sacrament 5:30 p.m.; will begin with Mass followed by professor, leader of worship and Sally, this message is for you.” Jesus is probably most present 27 St. Joseph Monastery’s reconciliation prior to 7 p.m. an afternoon/evening of powwow prayer, and a national workshop Instead, I have heard him to me in the witness of people School of Lectio, Feb. Mass. Call (405) 721-8944, dancing contests, the presenta- presenter. Contact Patty Yardly or through Deacon Larry Sousa around me. When my friend 27-March 2 in Tulsa. Visit (405) 528-6252. tion of the new American Indian Judi Wilkinsin at (405) 751-7115, during “Good News Sunday” or wanted to attend the Catholic www.stjosephmonastery.org/ Catholic Outreach princess and [email protected], jwilkin- Father Don Wolf on “Living Cath- Women’s Conference, I signed up retreats or e-mail lectio@ 2 The Lay of Char- amazing food! Visit archokc.org/ [email protected]. olic” or the irrepressible Tim Sta- honordance. too. Knowing two of my brothers stjosephmonastery.org. ity, the Secular (Lay) Order of ples on “Catholic Answers Live.” St. Teresa of Calcutta, meet- BMCHS registration faithfully travel 100 miles a week Listening reduces my impulse ing at St. Ann Nursing Home, Pop-up flu clinics Incoming freshman registration to visit my aged parents, reminds 28 Charismatic Catholic prayer to clamor God for answers. Fa- OKC. Mass 9:30 a.m.; meet- Mercy Health Center pop-up flu for Bishop McGuinness Catholic me to call them several times a meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic ther John Ricardo of “Christ ing following. Contact Toni clinics provide care to patients High School is 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. and week. This is how my bond of Pastoral Center. Contact Is the Answer,” calls on us to Elaine at (405) 358-3610, Harrelson at (405) 341-2199. who may have the flu. The clinics determined by the first initial of a “waste time” with Jesus, which faith is being strengthened, how Please consider a gift in your Will. Learn more about supoorting your parish, school, or will see any walk-in patient, not student’s last name: A-G Feb. 25; I am learning to hear Jesus and [email protected]. other ministry with a gift in your Will. Visit archokc.org/giftplanning can mean less talking and more 3 St. Francis of Assisi Secu- just a current Mercy patient, with H-N Feb. 26 and O-Z March 4. how to respond. listening, or at least some si- lar Franciscan Fraternity of flu-like symptoms at four loca- How do you characterize your 28 Natural Family Planning lent waiting. At first, I practiced Greater OKC meeting, 2 p.m. tions: Ada – Mercy Clinic Primary Nurses’ Association Conference relationship with Jesus? Con- session “Understanding your “wasting time” strictly during - 4 p.m., St. Anthony Hospi- Care, 201 N. Monte Vista, Ste. A, The 12th annual Faith Commu- scientious listening to Catholic Fertility” by Christine Lit- Adoration. Gradually, I combined tal, 1000 N. Lee. Contact (316) 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through nity Nurses’ Association Confer- radio has and is contributing to tell, 7 p.m. at St. John, 900 listening with receiving (as in the S. Littler, Edmond. Contact 558-0422, [email protected]. Thursday. Ardmore – Mercy Clinic ence will be March 1 at Crossings sacraments), and I literally and the quality of my relationship. Primary Care, 1020 N. Commerce Community Center in OKC. The figuratively got food for thought. Saint Paul shines a brighter St., 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays presentation will be on, “When There is a simple prayer ac- light on knowing Jesus when he and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekends. Disaster Hits: The Role of the Faith companied by the Gospel that a says, “ ... be transformed by the Edmond – Mercy Clinic Primary Community.” For registration and friend e-mails me every day. renewal of your mind, that by Care, 1919 E. Memorial Rd., Noon brochure, visit www.fcnaok.org or Two other friends introduced testing you may discern what is to 8 p.m. weekdays. Oklahoma contact [email protected]. me to their practices of using a the will of God, what is good, and KOFC.ORG/JOINUS City – Mercy Clinic Primary Care, daily devotional, formatted with a acceptable and perfect” (Romans 8325 Northwest Expressway, Noon join us online today Family Bingo Night short meditation followed by two 2:12). If that describes what you to 8 p.m. weekdays. Bishop McGuinness Catholic Join us or three Scripture verses. The would like with Jesus, let’s talk High School 11th annual Irish more I read, (and listened) the with each other - and with Jesus Contact me today Family Bingo Night is March 2 Apartments available more relevance the verses had for this Lent. through e memebrship Get connected St. Ann has available apart- in the BMCHS commons. Dinner to learn more: me. It dawned on me that Je- Share with me what you are - ments in independent and assisted 5:30 p.m.; bingo 6 p.m. Pre-reg- sus was “hanging out with me!” listening to and how you are be- To The Largest living. St. Ann is located at 7501 istration bingo packs $12; $15 at He was feeding me through my ing transformed and renewed. W. Britton Rd. and is owned and the door. Deadline is Feb. 27. Reg- Catholic operated by the Archdiocese of ister at www.bmchs.org/alumni/ Oklahoma City. Contact Richard bingo-night or contact Carly Wege- Brotherhood or Mary Lou at (405) 721-0747 to ner at [email protected]. schedule a tour. Ask about the February 2019 special. Oklahoma Catholic Men’s Conference Yearbooks available The Oklahoma Catholic Men’s St. Gregory’s College/University Conference will be March 9 at yearbooks are available to alumni Embassy Suites in Norman. Visit for $5. Yearbooks from 1970 to www.catholicmen.net. 2002 and a few from several differ- ent years prior to 1970 are avail- Lenten Icon Writing Workshop able. Alumni also may order and Beverly Layton is offering a Kevin Pierce pick up from the abbey. Donations Lenten workshop March 11-16 in General Agent accepted. There also are senior Lawton. No experience necessary. theses from the SGU library being Students will learn more about 877-707-0752 returned to any graduate (after the the ancient art of iconography school became a four-year institu- and complete a 10x12 inch hand [email protected] tion) who would like theirs back. painted icon on a wooden panel of Contact Theresa Bragg at tabragg@ St. Veronica, who offered her veil Foto de Daniel Helfer para CRS monksok.org or (405) 878-5296. to Jesus to wipe his face on his crsricebowl.org/2019 way to the cross. All supplies are crsplatodearroz.org/2019 Natural Family Planning session included in the fee of $400. Reg- Local Diocesan Contact A free introductory session “Un- ister by March 3. Contact Beverly Jazmin Cogburn L I F E I N S U R A N C E D I S A B I L I T Y I N C O M E I N S U R A N C E L O N G - T E R M C A R E I N S U R A N C E R E T I R E M E N T A N N U I T I E S derstanding your Fertility” by Hil- Layton at (580) 678-6745. [email protected] (405)721-1415 16 February 24, 2019 Sooner Catholic Celebrating Archbishop Coakley celebrated Mass on Feb. 9 at St. Andrew Vietnamese Dung Lac in Oklahoma City for the Vietnamese Tet celebration. Chris Porter/SoonerPhotos New Year Catholic.

More than 400 parishioners from several parishes joined Fr. Rex Arnold and Fr. Francis Nguyen on Feb. 6 at St. John Nepomuk in Yukon for Mass and to celebrate Tet - the Vietnamese New Year. Photos Dana Attocknie/Sooner Catholic.