soonercatholic.org October 28, 2018 archokc.org Go Make Disciples Holy Trinity celebrates 125 years in Okarche

By Diane Clay Catholics of Okarche gath- The Sooner Catholic ered in the first church built here by the local OKARCHE – Archbishop Paul Coakley, former Catholic community to pastors, parishioners and the community of celebrate the Eucharist for Okarche gathered Oct. 7 to celebrate the 125th the first time. From that anniversary of Holy Trinity . time until now, the faithful Hundreds of well-wishers filled the gothic-in- of this community have spired church that sits just off the main thor- come together to cele- brate their Catholic faith, oughfare through this quaint farming town 40 to celebrate the Mass, to miles northwest of City. The parish live their faith, to hand and the community are the home of Blessed on their faith in ways that , who was beatified in 2017. have been a great bless- During his homily, Archbishop Coakley cele- ing to the families, to this brated the faith and the life of the church and community and to the its people in what he said is one of the most Church in Oklahoma.” historically Catholic towns in Oklahoma. In 1892, Father Joseph “On the first Sunday of October in 1893, the Beck began to say Mass in Okarche in the homes of residents, since many of them were of German Fr. Philip Louis, Fr. Stephen Bird, Archbishop Coakley, Fr. Gerard Catholic background. A MacAulay and Fr. Marvin Leven. Photos Diane Clay/Sooner Catholic. church was built in 1893 and dedicated by Bishop Theo Meerschaert a “I’m grateful for the vocations that have come year later. from here, the witness that this parish has The church opened a school more than a de- given the larger Church, the gift that Blessed cade before a public school system was started Stanley has been,” Archbishop Coakley said. in Oklahoma. In 1902, Father Zenon Steber ar- “Vocation and family have been nurtured here. rived as a , serving the Okarche com- munity for more than 45 years. Until English continued on page 5 became more promi- nent in the area, Father Steber celebrated Mass in German and En- Archdiocese of Oklahoma City glish, and oversaw the tremendous growth of the parish, the school and vocations. Blessed Stanley is God is calling men you know. among nine priests who are Okarche na- Will you help them answer Him? tives, and the parish has been home to Archbishop Coakley celebrates Mass on Oct. 7 several other religious at Holy Trinity in Okarche. men and women.

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Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more Catholic Charities, parishes help Today’s seminarians are news on the those affected by domestic violence website tomorrow’s pastors Domestic violence, also known “People in the pews are not logical impacts on children and By Sooner Catholic Staff as intimate partner violence, is immune to this problem. Our goal their development, often caus- defined by the U.S. Centers for is to establish domestic violence ing trauma,” said Lisa Carrasco, In a previous issue of the Sooner Catholic we cov- us. It is a mystery that Additional coverage of Disease Control and Prevention ministries in every parish to build associate director of the Office of as a serious, preventable public awareness, build knowledge how ered the beautiful ordination to the diaconate of two unfolds throughout our Church and archdiocesan Marriage and Family Life Ministry. health problem that affects mil- to refer someone to services, and of our seminarians in Rome. entire lifetime, pro- news and events, only on Staff members from Catholic lions of Americans. It refers to the provide prevention to stop family Deacon Jerome Krug and Deacon Will Banowsky viding the context for www.soonercatholic.org. Charities and the Office of Family have been in formation in Rome for the past three becoming the saint that physical, sexual or psychological violence which effects everyone in Life Ministry have made presen- harm by a current or former part- the family,” said Becky VanPool, years. They were joined by dozens of their family God calls each of us to a tations at parishes on how people Archbishop Paul S. Coakley Mass cancellation - The 7 ner or spouse, and does include director of parish engagement for members, friends, fellow parishioners and pastors become. p.m. All Souls’ Day Mass at can help those affected by domes- who traveled to the Eternal City to share the joy of In this issue of the teen dating relationships. Catholic Charities. Resurrection Cemetery has tic violence. There is an initial Whitney Anderson from DragonFly that moment. Sooner Catholic you will read about the 2018-2019 October is Domestic Violence Domestic abuse and violence been cancelled. The chapel Awareness Month, and for more refers to a pattern of violent and one-hour presentation. There also Home and Becky VanPool from Earlier in the summer we rejoiced in the ordination seminarian education appeal. You will find images of will be open for prayers from is a half-day training put on by Catholic Charities. Photo provided. of three other transitional deacons at The Cathedral our 23 seminarians. The theme for this year’s appeal than two years, Catholic Charities coercive behavior exercised by one 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. community partners that is more of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. It has been an excep- is timely: “Sanctify yourself, for tomorrow the Lord and the archdiocesan Office of adult in an intimate relationship comprehensive. The Central Region of the tional year in which we have ordained five new transi- will work wonders in your midst!” Implicit in this Marriage and Family Life Ministry over another. One in four women aFirst Friday cancellation To learn more, contact Becky Archdiocesan Council of tional deacons and one new priest! These five deacons theme is the reminder that what the Church needs have been working with communi- and one in seven men are victims - First Friday Sacred Heart VanPool at (405) 523-3000, Ext. Catholic Women held their will be ordained to the priesthood next June! now more than ever is holy priests. ty partners to raise awareness and of domestic violence. Mass at the Catholic Pastoral first meeting of the year Oct. In August, we accepted eight new seminarians to We need pastors who have been well-formed as dis- provide support to those struggling “Domestic violence situations 245, or [email protected]. Center is cancelled for No- 13 at Catholic Charities. begin priestly formation for the Archdiocese of Okla- ciples of Jesus Christ. We need men of integrity who with this issue. also have serious negative psycho- vember. Women from parishes around homa City. The Lord continues to open the hearts of live out their priestly promises with fidelity and gen- the archdiocese gathered to young men to hear and respond to his call to discern erosity. We need priests who love the Church and are aCPC daily Mass is held discuss human trafficking. priesthood. good shepherds to God’s people. We need shepherds Domestic Violence Awareness Month weekdays at 11:30 a.m. in October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. To The featured speaker, Whit- Vocations are the responsibility of the whole who are willing to lay down their lives for their flock the St. Francis de Sales learn more about the Catholic response, visit the U.S. bishop’s Church. Each of us has a part in fostering the growth as Jesus did, as Blessed Stanley Rother did. The Lord ney Anderson from DragonFly Chapel at the Catholic Pas- website for their pastoral letter, “When I Call for Help,” http:// of the Church through a robust culture of vocations. will renew his Church. The Lord will work wonders in Home, shared the mission of toral Center, 7501 Northwest bit.ly/usccb_dv. If you or a family member or friend needs help Parents, catechists, youth ministers, fellow parishio- our midst. the facility in Oklahoma City Expressway. No Mass on now, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799- ners and pastors all contribute to helping young men Today’s seminarians are tomorrow’s priests and that serves survivors of human days CPC is closed. SAFE (7233) (24 hours); 800-787-3224 (TTY); www.ndvh.org. If and women open their hearts to the gift and mystery pastors. Please invest in the future. Please pray for trafficking. you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. For information about of their vocation. each of them. Pray for them daily. Pray that the Lord Go online to NCCW.ORG Domestic Violence Parish Ministry, contact Becky VanPool at God calls us each by name. He calls us to friend- will make them holy, give them courageous hearts to learn more about the An- (405) 523-3000, Ext. 245. ship with Himself and to a lifelong journey of disciple- and keep them faithful. ti-Trafficking Project. ship. He invites us to live out our discipleship in dif- Please be generous in your investment in the future ferent ways by calling some to marriage, others to the by making a financial gift to support seminarian consecrated life and still others to serve the Church education. Thank you for the gift of your prayer and as priests. Many remain single to live out their bap- encouragement of vocations. Thank you for your fi- Stained glass shines light on 50th anniversary tismal call to holiness. Our vocation is God’s gift to nancial investment in our future pastors. @archokc By Judy Hilovsky feast of Saint Charles Borromeo on Nov. 3.” also are four long, narrow windows. Two focus The Sooner Catholic The parish created a poster to commemorate on Advent and two focus on Holy Week. Archdiocese of the anniversary. On the bottom of the poster The church will be using those images for Oklahoma City Gazing out from Saint Charles Borromeo’s it says “50th anniversary of the dedication of bookmarks featuring the stained glass on the altar, Deacon Bill Gorden’s attention was fo- Saint Charles’ Last Supper.” The original art Arquidiócesis de front and the prayer of Saint Charles in both Oklahoma City cused on the stained-glass window of the Last was copied with the signatures of the architect, English and Spanish, and the prayer for Bless- Supper. He soon realized he couldn’t spot the the man who completed the tile work inside the ed Stanley Rother, again in both Spanish and 12th apostle in the complex scene. Puzzled, he church and then Gabriel Loire. English. returned the following day to study the win- Additionally, the anniversary will include a Following the Nov. 3 Mass at 5 p.m., the dow. The more Deacon Gorden studied the lecture, “The Stained Glass of Gabriel Loire: church will celebrate Saint Charles Borromeo’s windows in Saint Charles Borromeo, Japan, the Feast Day from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. with potluck the church, World.” It will be in the Saint Charles dinner and the presentation of the Humilitas the more Beckman Hall on Nov. 3 from 3 p.m. Award, which honors someone for their service - 4:30 p.m. Deacon Gorden and Ray curious he to the parish. Saint Charles is located at 5024 became. He and Sharon Macalister, who recently N. Grove Ave. in Oklahoma City. discovered traveled to Japan and experienced Judy Hilovsky is a freelance writer for the the windows the four-story building featuring Sooner Catholic. were de- Loire’s signed and work, will created by speak. renowned Follow- Almighty and eternal God, French art- ing the in your unfailing love ist Gabriel lecture, you provide ministers for Loire, whose there will your Church. family still be a walk We pray for those whom runs the around you call to serve the Loire Studio Saint Church as priests. in Chartres, Charles Inspire in them a generous . to expe- response. Grant them All of Saint rience courage and vision to Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar Charles’s Loire’s serve your people. stained- artwork May their lives and service The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. glass win- firsthand. call your people to respond Dcn. Bill Gorden holds a framed poster of the dows are de- There to the presence of your spirit stained-glass windows at St. Charles in Oklaho- Oct. 26-29 – Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem annual meeting, San Antonio signed by are four among us that, faithful to the ma City. Photo Dana Attocknie/Sooner Catholic. Oct. 30 – Archdiocesan Review Board, 3 p.m., Catholic Pastoral Center Loire, which windows – Gospel and hope of Oct. 31-Nov. 1 – Seminary visit and Lector Installation Mass, Pope John XXIII Seminary, Weston, Mass. led Deacon two large Jesus the Christ, we may: Nov. 2 – Saints Ball, 6 p.m., National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, OKC Gorden back to the archdiocesan archives. windows, The Bap- announce glad tidings to the Nov. 3 – Magic at the Mount, 6 p.m., Mount Saint Mary Catholic High School “I discovered it was the 50th anniversary of tism of Jesus and poor, proclaim liberty to cap- Nov. 4 – Mass and dinner with UCO students, 5:30 p.m., Saint John, Edmond the dedication of the Saint Charles Church. The Last Supper, tives, set prisoners free and Nov. 5-8 – Priests retreat, Monserrat Retreat House, Lake Dallas, The date on the stained glass was 1967, but one on the north renew the face of the earth. Nov. 9 – School Mass and classroom visits, 8:30 a.m., Saint John Nepomuk Catholic School, Yukon the church was dedicated on Sept. 29, 1968, side and one of the Amen. Nov. 10 -15 – U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops committee meetings and general assembly, Baltimore and so it was decided at this year’s annual south side. There 4 October 28, 2018 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic October 28, 2018 5 Oklahoma football legend, faithful Catholic Tommy McDonald remembered

By Charles Albert came a member of Mother Divine to the hospital to visit people he two messages when speaking to The Sooner Catholic Providence Church in King of didn’t know. The Mother Divine groups, no matter the denomina- Official Pastoral Prussia, Penn. (near Philadelphia). Providence Parish School would tion. 1. Keep God in your life. 2. Many Oklahoma football fans His life came together Be strong with the big Assignments are too young to remember Tommy in the form of family, guy upstairs and Dad Most Reverend Archdiocese of Oklahoma City McDonald, but his exploits on and community, Church and would point upward.” Paul S. Coakley off the field are truly remarkable. parish activities. Patricia McDonald’s wife Effective Nov. 1 Archbishop of Oklahoma City He was only 5’8” and about 175 and Tommy McDonald Patricia passed away raised their two daugh- Publisher Pastor pounds and, even by NFL stan- earlier this year and he dards of the 50s and 60s, was ters and two sons in this passed away on Sept. Rev. Jorge considered way too small. Howev- same parish for 55 years. 24 from complications Diane Clay Cabrera, OCD er, he said “No one could measure Just as he never liked to due to dementia. Editor my heart, and God gave me a large miss a football game due Pro Football Hall of one.” to injury, his family nev- Fame president and Reassigned for Dana Attocknie He was part of the longest win- er missed Sunday Mass. chief executive C. service in Car- Managing Editor ning streak in college football his- According to their David Baker said in Franciscan brother. Photo ChiccoDodiFC/Shutterstock. melite Order tory with 47 straight victories and son, Chris McDonald, a statement. “He was he is one of the few college football “What made Dad unique charismatic, passion- players to never lose a game. He is is he published his name ate and had fun. He was such a Volume 40, Number 21 Pastor What is it like to be a member of many halls of fame and and address in the local phone call him for ‘show and tell’ days character. Heaven is a happier went on to play in the NFL. book and people were always com- and he would end up spending the place today.” Sooner Catholic Newspaper Rev. Raul When McDonald married Patri- ing to the door and calling. Dad whole day there with the kids.” Charles Albert is a freelance writ- 7501 Northwest Expressway religious brother? Reyes, OCD cia, his wife of 55 years, he be- never forgot his fans. He would go He added, “He always had er for the Sooner Catholic. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 By Mary Rezac Today, Peterson is a Capuchin Little Flower (405) 721-1810 CNA/EWTN News brother with the Capuchin Fran- Church, continued from page 4 Fax: (405) 721-5210 ciscans of the Saint Mary Province, Oklahoma City E-mail: [email protected] When Brother Jim Peterson, which encompasses New England not everybody could respond to “That was an interesting part of that this was the guy I wanted continued from page 1 Mailing Address: O.F.M. Cap., was in middle school and New York. He spoke with CNA the call that the Lord has put be- the journey for me. My whole life to follow, he understood what and high school, he felt like every about the vocation of a religious I’m learning to break away from religious life was about and was P.O. Box 32180 Superior fore them,” he said. We are called to be good time someone prayed for voca- brother during Vocations Aware- my family and support myself, following what Christ was about,” Oklahoma City, OK 73123 What to do if you’re discern- stewards of the gifts God has tions, they were praying for him. ness Week, an annual week-long Rev. Luis Joa- and now I have to ask permis- he said. ing given us.” “It was always kind of like, they’re celebration sponsored by the quín Castañe- sion to take a car, or I’m given a He said the life of a brother has Peterson said that if he could The 125th anniversary cel- Visit us online at talking about me,” he told CNA. United States bishops’ conference, da, OCD limited amount of money for the been a pleasant surprise, in terms advise other young people dis- ebration included Mass and www.soonercatholic.org That was his first inclination dedicated to promoting vocations month, things like that,” he said. of the freedom he has experienced Little Flower cerning religious life, he would tell a parish dinner with several that he had a religious vocation, to the priesthood, diaconate and “So, it’s learning to become depen- in what he thought would be a Church, them to take their time. former pastors of Holy Trin- though at first, he assumed he consecrated life through prayer dent on others, but in a healthy more limited way of life. Visit the archdiocesan website Oklahoma City “I think too often we accept ity – Father Stephen Bird, was being called to be a priest. and education. way, not in a childish way.” “Being a celibate, you have at www.archokc.org people who aren’t ready - they’re Father Marvin Leven, Father Although the call was always Becoming a brother either too young or they’re not He encouraged anyone discern- much more freedom to interact Philip Louis and Father Ge- somewhere in his heart, Peterson It was during his time in law leaving, you can have your proper- mature enough yet or they haven’t ing to attend vocation weekends, with a wide variety of folks, you rard MacAulay (administra- The Sooner Catholic said that he finished high school, school and as a lawyer that he ty back’,” he recalled. found their way in life,” Peterson or to read more about the saint ’t have that one person that tor) – in attendance. (USPS 066-910) is published and then college, and was strug- really wrestled with his faith, and “So, I went and told my partner said. or the charism in which they’re you’re tied to, and as a result, I’m Diane Clay is editor of the biweekly except for once in July gling to find a job when he won- what God could be asking of him, interested, to see if it is a good fit able to be with a lot of different and he said, ‘Well, let’s just hope He encouraged young discerners Sooner Catholic. by the Archdiocese of dered if he should answer that call. Peterson said. to learn how to be independent, to for them. people, and I’ve met some amaz- all of our problems aren’t solved so “But at the same time, I wasn’t Working as a lawyer, he had better learn how to be interdepen- “Once I started reading about ing people along the way,” he said. Oklahoma City. quickly.’ And this was a good guy sure if it was just me running several “a-ha” moments that made dent within a community. Saint Francis, it was clear to me “It’s a blessed life.” away from something, so I decided him realize he might be called to a and a good partner, but what he The newspaper is not responsible to see if I could make my way in different life. was saying was that we’re making for unsolicited material. the world before making a decision “One moment was when...I was money based on other people’s Copyright © 2018 Sooner Catholic like that,” he said. given the task of evicting some- problems.” Blessing of the Animals 2018 It wasn’t until he finished law body from a piece of property that “I realized then that there are Pet blessings at St. Ann, Elgin; Holy Family, Lawton; St. Philip Neri, Subscription rate: $25 per year school and worked for a few years one of our clients owned. And so, I a million lawyers in the country, as a lawyer in Pennsylvania, that got a phone call from the guy I had Midwest City; St. Charles, OKC; St. Joseph, Union City. for all who are not members of the anybody can take my place, but he decided he couldn’t ignore God to evict, and he said, ‘Don’t worry, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. anymore. you don’t have to go to court. I’m continued on page 5 Periodical postage paid at Oklahoma City, OK 73125.

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Just so we’re all on the same You can see the philosophi- where it would take us, and his page, let’s begin by briefly talking cal backdrop of our culture that entire pontificate would be devoted about what the term postmod- postmodernism engenders; the to preaching the “truth” that was Jim Beckman ern actually means. It refers to ramifications of it are all around becoming so relative. Executive Director an “era” of time. The “Postmod- us. Recent studies have revealed Saint John Paul II, Pope Ben- of the Secretariat for ern Era” began in the early 20th that more than 90 percent of edict and Pope Francis all have Evangelization and Century. It was preceded by the church-going teens do not believe spoken similarly, recognizing the Catechesis “Modern Era” (17th Century to the in absolute moral truth (Barna Re- emptiness of our culture and early 20th Century), which was search Group). What is most strik- where it is taking us. Pope Bene- preceded by the “Pre-Modern Era” ing is how drastically that figure dict made some striking remarks revelation provided by the Holy (16th Century and before). Univer- has changed in the past 20 years. about the “dictatorship of relativ- Spirit? (CCC#1695) How could you sities devote entire semesters to The number of believing teens who ism” (Pre-Conclave Homily, April, lead people into prayer without the studying just one of these time pe- did not believe in absolute moral 2005). Holy Spirit, who is the source of riods. We don’t have time here to truth was closer to 50 percent in His emphasis was that the true holiness and the master of prayer? delve into all the details like that, the mid 90s. good of society is no longer the (CCC #749). It is the Holy Spir- however, it is possible to look at What is causing this crisis of pursuit of truth, but the pursuit of it that will enlighten, strengthen the marking characteristics of this morality? We are seeing the im- relativism itself. It seems that the and renew them (CCC #1695), and time we call “postmodern.” pact of postmodern philosophy. As only “absolute” is that nothing is lead them to a life of prayer (#768). At the end of the modern era, each new generation is born, the absolute. Does it begin to become We need to invite the Holy Spirit key thinkers like Friedrich Ni- effects of this become more firmly clear why people are so confused? into all our efforts in our parishes, etzche began to question the En- rooted. Today’s young people are We could never navigate all these schools and many Catholic aposto- lightenment, which paved the way one of the first generations to be challenges without the powerful lates and organizations! into postmodern thinking. We were raised by parents who were fully assistance of the Holy Spirit. There Archbishop Coakley has issued experiencing the crash of science immersed in postmodern thinking is a clear necessity of the move a repeated call for prayer for a and reason during this time – man from their birth. and work of the Holy Spirit in “new Pentecost for the New Evan- was coming to the end of himself With the erosion of the true evangelizing people today. gelization.” He has written on this you could say. center for the universe – God – we How else can we help people numerous times in this very pub- The era of Postmodernism ush- are left grasping for straws as to encounter Christ and become au- lication. And, that call has been ered in a new philosophical mind- what we are here for. There is no thentic disciples of Him? Critical to repeated over and over by the last set: NOTHING was at the center of meaning or purpose for our exis- this work is the move and power of several pontiffs in the past 15-20 the universe, which is one of the tence, and that reality itself has the Holy Spirit. Why? I would go as years. marking qualities of this time we had devastating effects on todays’ far as to say that without the work We need the Holy Spirit in this live in. And when nothing is at the young people. and move of the Holy Spirit, any postmodern era. We need all the center of the universe, then any- Saint John Paul II saw it com- ministry effort in our time could be gifts and power the Holy Spirit thing goes because nothing really ing, and from the first days of his absolutely fruitless. brings for the works of evangeliza- matters. This philosophical mind- election began reaching out to the How could you possibly address tion and renewal. Let’s be praying set sets the stage for moral relativ- young generation of the Church. all these postmodern philosophies for a greater and greater outpour- ism and secular humanism. He saw the errant philosophy and on your own, without the clarifying ing of the Spirit in this time!

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By Charles Albert Her portrait of Blessed Stan- “The sisters had an intense joy Sandy Poe said, “It has been a seminarian education The Sooner Catholic ley Rother she painted seventh in their love for Christ that I had very special privilege and bless- grade hangs in the rectory in never seen before. They also had ing to watch Darby pray and dis- Funds will bolster seminarian education, formation alls to a religious vo- Santiago Atitlan. She strives an intense peace about them and cern her vocation throughout the cation can be as var- to create work that inspires a love of their vocations,” she four-plus years as a college stu- riests are more than just ministers “I was very proud of my son deciding to Cied and diverse as the meditation upon Christ’s love said. dent in our Saint Joseph college of the Church’s sacraments. Priests follow where he thought God was lead- people who respond to them. (some of her work can be and young adult group. She is an Plive the faith and continue the work ing him. But, the question of affording an The daughter of inspiration to Cath- of redemption on Earth made possible by education like that definitely came to mind Don and Denise olic and non-Catho- Christ’s passion, death and resurrection. quickly,” Holt said. Heard, Darby lic students at ECU Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of “With Joseph being the youngest, I knew Heard, formed her as well as to people priests, is quoted as saying “the priesthood what to expect financially, but once I love of the Eu- of all ages in our is the love of the heart of Jesus. When learned what kind of support the archdi- charist as a child Saint Joseph church you see a priest, think of our Lord Jesus ocese offered, I was able to focus more on attending Saint community. Darby Christ.” Great priests inspire and encour- how to help my son grow in his vocation.” John Nepomuk in lives her faith with age their flocks to lead lives modeled after Joseph Holt said he is grateful for the Yukon. When she passion, authenticity the example of Christ. However, before a support as he pursues his vocation. left home to attend and deep sincerity. man can become a priest he must spend at “From the very beginning of my formal East Central Uni- She evangelizes by least six years in seminary. discernment, the archdiocese has been versity, she called living what she deeply Every year, in the Archdiocese of Okla- there with me every step of the way,” he Saint Joseph in believes and through homa City, the largest line-item on the said. “The archdiocesan support, especially Ada her spiritual encouraging others budget is seminarian education. The cost in financial matters, has been so import- home. She heard by example to pursue of educating one seminarian for one year ant to me. I was able to focus on prayerful the vocational call their own relationship is approximately $50,000, and there are discernment without having to think ‘even to the convent at with God.” currently 23 seminarians studying for the if God is calling me to go to seminary, how both parishes. Darby Heard’s portrait of Bl. Stanley Rother. In addition, she said, archdiocese. Educating seminarians is would I pay for it?’” Darby Heard her fellow students one of the most important functions of the He went on to say he is not sure if he will be entering from ECU and Saint archdiocese, and it helps to ensure there would be in seminary if not for the support another “spiritual home” far from viewed at www.darby- Joseph always were are no financial barriers to prevent men of his parish and the archdiocese. Oklahoma near South Bend, Ind. heard.wordpress.com). there for her and her from answering God’s call to serve the Funds raised through the Seminarian She is entering the order of the She also has a great two brothers, Dakota Church where they are needed most. Education Appeal and the Living Faith Sisters of Saint Francis of Perpet- voice and has sung in When seminarians do not have to worry Society provide ongoing, annual support ual Adoration. many church choirs and and Donovan. about paying for their education, they are for seminarian education. The Living Faith Continuing to discern and served as a cantor at Most important is the able to fully devote their efforts and atten- Society is a group of donors who intention- prepare for vows, she will have a both parishes. charism of perpetual tion to studying and growing in their faith. ally pray daily for a specific seminarian great deal of time in formation. She had been listen- adoration, which fuels This is important to the seminarians as and commit to a recurring monthly gift to She will be a postulant for one ing to God’s call for the works of service that well as their parents and guardians. ensure financial obstacles do not prevent year, followed by two years as some time when she Darby Heard the sisters perform. Angela Holt, a parishioner at Epiphany of young men like Joseph Holt from prayer- a novice, and then five years of did a summer intern- “I absolutely love that the Lord in Oklahoma City, is the mother fully discerning a priestly vocation. temporary vows. After those eight ship at Notre Dame. Follow- Jesus will always be just to three boys, including, Joseph, a sem- For more information about the Semi- years of discernment, she will ing the internship, she got the As she was discerning, Heard down the hall, and I can inarian for the archdiocese who is in his narian Education Appeal and to join Living take her final vows. opportunity to visit the nearby received much guidance from visit Him at any time!” second year of college seminary at Concep- Faith Society, visit www.archokc.org/Semi- Heard is talented in many convent and noticed something Saint Joseph youth group lead- Charles Albert is a freelance tion Seminary in Conception, Mo. narianFund. areas, including art and music. about the sisters who lived there. ers, Doug and Sandy Poe. writer for the Sooner Catholic. Deeper spirituality through direction

By Judy Hilovsky Sisters who were spiritual directors and the year offers extra attention on discernment, di- The Sooner Catholic retreat was such a success, they realized more rection on the margins, and how to do retreats. spiritual directors would be needed. Stelten- Currently, there are 13 persons in the fourth piritual direction has been a part of kamp, who attended the very first program, be- year and 23 in the fifth year, the latter being Christianity from its earliest days. In came a spiritual director and continues today. the largest group the program has ever had. Sthe Acts of the Apostles, Timothy seeks In the beginning, the program lasted two “This is the legacy of the Sister of Benedict, Paul’s guidance as he matures in his faith, and years after the retreat, but has expanded to and though they are no longer with us, the Saint Philip offered guidance to the Ethiopians. five years. The first step is Retreat in Daily Life, ministry they brought to Oklahoma is alive and Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Okla- which runs 30 weeks from October to May. well due to their efforts. We owe an incredible homa City are blessed to have more than 50 RIDL is offered for those wishing to pursue a debt to the sisters for bringing this program extensively-trained spiritual directors. ministry in spiritual direction as well as those and empowering the laity,” she said. Spiritual direction helps people advance in simply seeking to Steltenkamp said, “One of the a more personal journey to a richer faith life deepen their faith. The best practices a director can offer by recognizing how the Holy Spirit is working group meets weekly in Finding a spiritual guide is what Ignatius calls the Examen in their lives. The goal is a deeper relationship a small gathering and – inviting a director to reflect over Seminarians at Conception Seminary College in Conception, Mo. Photo provided. For information on finding a with God through prayer while providing an- then individuals spend the previous day and ask what the spiritual director in the other person to share that faith journey. one-on-one time with best part was, when did I feel the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, “There are many definitions for spiritual di- the spiritual director most loved, the most connected, call (405) 263-4472. rection, but my favorite is ‘one who is a listen- twice a month. the most energized, the moment ing presence,’” said Mary Diane Steltenkamp, To become a spiritual that was the most life-giving and coordinator of the spiritual director formation director, the Retreat thank God for it. Then, what was program. in Daily Life or a 30-day retreat is the first the most challenging, where I felt distant or “Spiritual direction is a unique charism step. The second year is introduction to spiri- drained, not quite my best self and ask God for within our Church that calls one to provide a tual direction, which entails learning listening forgiveness. And then close with a prayer that listening presence to another with the goal of skills, tools for self-awareness, and exposure to tomorrow with God’s help I will try to do bet- trying to find God in the midst of life. Some- different ways of prayer. ter,” she said. one who listens well to the story, ‘the scripture The third year is studying the classics or “We don’t give advice. Directors will listen to of life,’ I like to say, and help by walking with mystics of our church such as Saint Francis what is going on inside those they are direct- them to see where God is in their life and how and Saint John of the Cross. This year show- ing and together discover what God might be God could be calling them.” cases varied saints and how they add to the asking. Saint Ignatius said the fruits of going Spiritual director training in the archdiocese wealth of different spiritualties. through these exercises is spiritual freedom – began in the mid-1980s. In 1984, the Sisters The fourth year is focused on Ignatian spiri- freedom for us to be who we are called to be.” The Rite of Admission to Candidacy for deacon aspirants was held Oct. 12 at the Catholic of Benedict offered Retreat in Daily Life for the tuality. Those in this year accompany one par- Judy Hilovsky is a freelance writer for the Pastoral Center. Photo Dcn. John Harned. first time. There were only two Benedictine ticipating in the Retreat in Daily Life. The fifth Sooner Catholic. 10 October 28, 2018 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic October 28, 2018 11

From the Archives … Jesus: A model of chaste love for all to follow A photo series from George Rigazzi, archdiocesan archivist There can be no discipleship without chaste love Jesus came down from heaven for each one those who have married. This commandment to possess of us and our salvation. An important ele- demands of each one of us purity of heart. This loving hen Isidore Robot came to Oklahoma from Pedro A. Moreno, ment of that salvation process was to restore commandment calls us to be free to love accord- hearts Pierre-qui-Vire in France, he settled in Konowa, O.P. creation to the purity of its origins. Purity is ing to God’s plan and to live out our sexuality that are and Sacred Heart Abbey was born. As a Bene- Secretariat for W essential if you as God’s gift, which should not be tarnished. We gener- dictine, he understood the need and the value of a quality Evangelization and want to get are, and should see everyone around us, as the ous and education. He started Saint Mary’s Academy School for Girls Catechesis in 1880 with the help of the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration closer to God pure and chaste image of God. willing to from New Orleans. Echoes or serve Him. Without purity or chastity all we have left is serve and Purity or By 1884, the superior of the house deemed it too difficult death, destruction, dishonor and division. The sacrifice cleanliness of impure heart is incapable of true love because and returned to New Orleans. Seeking a replacement, he re- of for others. This will lead us down the path in heart is echoed it is not free to love, it is enslaved. To be pure quested the Mercy Sisters of Lacon, Ill. With a pioneer spirit becoming better images of our loving God, this throughout means to be free from anything that weakens, and a generous heart, Mother Mary Joseph Shields (pic- is what we are meant to be. Christ Scripture. Here interferes, damages or tries to change who, or A pure and chaste person achieves the goal tured) led a group of sisters into and created is a sample what, someone or something is in its’ fullest the first house for the Mercy’s in Oklahoma. These women of integrating his or her communion with God from Psalm 24, expression of being or purpose. would become critical to the growth of the Church in Okla- with the powers of life and love that were gen- 4-6: “The clean of hand and pure of heart, who When we apply purity to our moral life we are homa and most assuredly did not leave. erously gifted to him or her by God. A chaste has not given his soul to useless things, what speaking of the virtue of chastity, a virtue fully Arriving at Sacred Heart on July 9, 1884, they settled into disciple is loving, joyful, peaceful, mature and is vain. He will receive blessings from the Lord, lived by Christ. A virtue we are all called to live Immaculate Conception Convent adjacent to the academy. honest while growing in self-control. Mother Mary Joseph Shields and justice from his saving God. Such is the as disciples. There is a universal call to chasti- Joining Mother Mary Joseph was a collection of strong and I would like to end this with a quote from generation that seeks Him, that seeks the face ty. We cease to be fully human without it and devoted women: Sisters Mary Catherine Troy, Mary Cecilia Saint John Paul II. He reminded us in Evange- Prayer for Vocations of the God of Jacob.” we cannot truly love without it. Chastity leads Herron, Mary Aloysius Lonegan and Mary Magdalen O’Connor. lium Vitae #97: “The trivialization of sexuality Only those who are clean, of pure heart, can to true Christian love, humbleness and holi- Sister Mary Francis Troy, blood sister of Sister Mary Catherine, would come to serve the is among the principal factors that have led God our Father, You made each of us take part in the temple worship. Even at Mass ness. Jesus lived it and so must we. One who is community shortly after the first group of sisters appeared. Much of this same group would to contempt for new life. Only a true love is to use our gifts in the Body of Christ. the priest washes his hands before the conse- chaste has properly ordered the many loves in come to Oklahoma City to build Mount Saint Mary’s Academy (now Mount Saint Mary able to protect life. There can be no avoiding We ask that You inspire cration. Purity is not only important or desired, his or her life and kept the love of God as No. 1. Catholic High School) and Convent finished in 1903 after fire destroyed the school at Sacred the duty to offer, especially to adolescents and young people whom you call to it is an essential requirement for love, service, The chaste person, like Jesus Christ, is truly Heart in 1901. Mount Saint Mary served as the motherhouse for those serving in Oklahoma young adults, an authentic education in sex- priesthood and consecrated life communion and discipleship. free. A chaste person is a whole person, body as they were an independent community until 1929, joining of the Union. uality and in love, an education that involves to courageously follow Your will. At the Sermon on the Mount Jesus says, and soul in the image and likeness of our lov- The impact of these fearless educators was recognized not only by the Church but by the “Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see ing God. The chaste person is in communion training in chastity as a virtue that fosters state as the sisters Troy and Sister Mary Aloysius Lonegan were honored by being named Send workers into Your great harvest God.” with the loving presence of God. The chaste personal maturity and makes one capable of to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame for their many contributions to the young, and for improving so that the Gospel is preached, At the Last Supper, Jesus emphasized the person has not compartmentalized his or her respecting the ‘spousal’ meaning of the body.” the lives of many. Unfortunately, Mother Mary Joseph, who was a mere 27 upon the poor are served with love, importance of purity when he washed the feet own sexuality or created an artificial division Prayer, penances and the sacraments are her arrival died at age 31. The rigors of prairie life were too arduous. She was the suffering are comforted, of his disciples. In this one act Jesus left us between the body and soul. The affectivity, the essential parts of the training program toward buried at Sacred Heart. and Your people are strengthened a clear message of the intense unity between capacity to love, of a chaste person is enhanced purity and chastity. Our culture is trying hard The courage and perseverance of these innovators is a part of the lore of the by the sacraments. the Eucharist, loving service as disciples and by channeling the capacity to love in and to destroy this virtue, but God will send His Church in Oklahoma and for the State of Oklahoma. purity. Purity is the fruit of keeping the Sixth through Christ. To exist and love in this way is Spirit to help us. We also have great teachers. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Commandment. Our Blessed Mother Mary and Saint Joseph ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY ARCHIVES the call of the Sixth Commandment. Amen. The Sixth Commandment, “You shall not This purity of heart, this chastity, is much are helping us too. Above all we have the best commit adultery,” was expanded by Christ more than a list of “do not” statements: Do not example. Jesus, a model of chaste love for all to include much more than infidelity to the engage in wrongful sexual activity; do not have to follow. exclusiveness of marriage vows. In the Sermon lust in your heart; do not treat yourself or oth- May we continue to pray for the victims of on the Mount, he teaches us in a firm way: ers as objects of pleasure which de humanizes, those who have not lived up to this calling and Archdiocese of Oklahoma City “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not etc. This commandment calls us to be decent, pray for the Church. Maybe even consider ob- commit adultery.’ But I say to you that every- honorable, straightforward, genuine in our God serving the first Friday of every month as a day one who looks at a woman lustfully has already given sexuality and as we follow Christ. This of fasting and abstinence in reparation for sins committed adultery with her in his heart.” commandment calls us to be as Christ is, ma- of those who have disregarded God and His God is calling men you know. Will you help them answer Him? The Sixth Commandment is not limited to ture and free of passions that tie you down and Sixth Commandment. Enjoy some pizza with Jesus By J.E. Helm breast cancer that led to a double that “we never know what other es on? Where does that love go?” The Sooner Catholic mastectomy and chemotherapy; people are going through.” She finds the answer, “It remains her husband David’s stage four Frick’s narrative is grounded in behind.” The book’s cover shows an metastatic pancreatic and liver faith. Each When he dies, Frick mourns her appealing, freshly baked pizza cancer and his ensuing chemo- chapter of husband terribly and writes that cut into six pieces. Above it is a therapy; David’s death in 2016. “Grief can be a cruel task master cross fashioned of a vertical knife Early on, Frick writes about the that pummels us into paralyzing and a horizontal fork. All of this many cats and dogs she and David hopelessness and agony that is set against a gray background welcomed into their lives, dear lit- leaves us spent, shackled and with the book’s title in plain white tle friends cherished and lost. She disappointed by each new day.” letters, “Pizza with Jesus (No Black tells us how she married David, an She says that she was “becoming Olives).” The cover is like the story “expert hugger and foot rubber” in the book begins an automaton just going through told by its author, P.J. Frick, who a “tiny old chapel” with a recep- with several the motions of living, but I wasn’t shows us the very ordinary and tion in “a pink, antique Victorian verses from living. The way I saw it, I was not sometimes tragic events of her life, house,” all of it “a perfect start to Scripture that even existing. I did not want to.” transformed into a blessed setting our lives together.” gave her com- Eventually, the unbearable be- where faith, hope and love have They buy a house, then find fort and cour- comes bearable for Frick, and she nourished her soul and allowed themselves caught in “the worst age. She ends writes this book. She finishes with her to survive and grow. real estate crash in decades,” each chapter with a a “gift list.” Her final prayer is, The book is subtitled, “Finding straddled with an underwater beautiful prayer, and this is where “Thank you for carrying me when I Hope and Grace Amid Hardship & mortgage. Readers can follow her Frick’s faith unfolds. am too weak to stand.” Grief,” and early on (Pg. 5), Frick account of working “in a corporate When David confesses that he “Pizza with Jesus” is much more Please consider becoming a member of the Living Faith Society. Your monthly gift can be drafted directly from your checking account looks back on her life and tells us pressure cooker” where she “hat- may be having a problem with than a simple narrative. It is the that over the past five years, “this ed” her job. She leaves to pursue a alcohol, P.J. agonizes that she felt story of a soul shaped and trans- or a credit card. As a Living Faith Society member, you will receive the Living Faith Devotional Booklet four times a year with updates on world has thrown me an inordi- master’s degree in library science. “she had failed David.” She prays formed by suffering who finally how your gifts are allowing future priests to strengthen their faith and grow into passionate, faithful leaders. Please call or enroll online. nate amount of trials and abject As her story develops, so does to Jesus, “Thank you for holding comes – and takes us with her – to suffering.” Frick’s spirituality. Going through on to me even when I lost my grip the sure realization that we are In Ch. 2, “The Hit List,” she what would be six rounds of on you.” not alone, never alone, on our life- Seminarian Education Fund 2018 | Join Online: archokc.org/seminarianfund • Join by Phone: 405-709-2745 itemizes these trials: job loss; the chemotherapy, Frick gets to know When David dies, when David long journey to God. loss of pets; “stress related illness- some of the other women going is gone, she asks, “What happens J.E. Helm is a freelance writer for es and fibromyalgia;” stage two through treatment and realizes to a person’s love after he pass- the Sooner Catholic. 12 October 28, 2018 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic October 28, 2018 13 Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 Jesús: un modelo de amor casto para Los seminaristas de hoy son los que todos lo sigan pastores de mañana No puede haber discipulado sin amor casto En un número anterior del Sooner Catholic, en la Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City. El Señor santidad. Nues- Jesús bajó del cielo por cada uno de nosotros os digo que todo el que mira con deseo a una man- cubrimos la hermosa ordenación al diaconado continúa abriendo los corazones de los jóvenes tra vocación es y nuestra salvación. Un elemento importante mujer ya cometió adulterio con ella en su cora- damiento Pedro A. Moreno, de dos de nuestros seminaristas en Roma. para escuchar, responder y discernir su llama- el regalo de Dios de ese proceso de salvación fue restaurar la zón.”. nos llama O.P. El Diácono Jerome Krug y el Diácono Will do al sacerdocio. para nosotros. Es creación a la pureza de sus orígenes. La pureza El Sexto Mandamiento no se limita a los que a ser se han casado. Este mandamiento exige de decentes, Secretariado de Banowsky han estado en formación en Roma Las vocaciones son responsabilidad de toda un misterio que es esencial si quieres acer- cada uno de nosotros pureza de corazón. Este dignos, Evangelización y durante los últimos tres años. A ellos se la Iglesia. Cada uno de nosotros participa en el se desarrolla a carte a Dios o mandamiento nos llama a ser libres para amar honor- Catequesis unieron docenas de miembros de su familia, fomento del crecimiento de la Iglesia a través lo largo de toda Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley Ecos servirle. de acuerdo con el plan de Dios y a vivir nuestra ables, amigos, feligreses y pastores que viajaron a la de una sólida cultura de vocaciones. Padres, nuestra vida, pro- La pureza o sexualidad como un don de Dios, un don que directos, Ciudad Eterna para compartir la alegría de ese catequistas, líderes de la pastoral juvenil, porcionando el contexto para convertirnos en el de la limpieza del no se debe empañar. Somos, y debemos ver genuinos momento. feligreses y pastores contribuyen en ayudar a santo que Dios nos llama a ser. corazón se re- a todos a nuestro alrededor, como la imagen en nuestra sexualidad, que es don de Dios, A principios de verano nos regocijamos por hombres y mujeres jóvenes a abrir sus cora- En este número del Sooner Catholic leerá so- bre la campaña para la educación de los sem- CristO pite en toda la pura y casta de Dios. mientras seguimos a Cristo. Este mandamiento la ordenación de otros tres diáconos transi- zones al don y al misterio de su vocación. Escritura. Aquí Sin pureza ni castidad, todo lo que nos queda nos llama a ser como Cristo, maduros y libres cionales en la Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Dios nos llama a cada uno por su nombre. inaristas 2018-2019. Encontrarás imágenes de nuestros 23 seminaristas. El tema para la hay una mues- es defunción, destrucción, deshonra y división. de pasiones que nos esclavizan y atan para que Perpetuo Socorro. ¡Ha sido un año excepcional Nos llama a la amistad con Él mismo y a un El corazón impuro es incapaz de amor verdade- lleguemos a poseer corazones llenos de amor campaña de este año es oportuno: “¡Santifícate, tra del Salmo 24, 4-6: “El de manos limpias y en el que hemos ordenado cinco nuevos diáco- viaje de discipulado de por vida. Nos invita a ro porque no es libre para amar, está esclaviza- y generosidad que estén dispuestos a servir y porque mañana el Señor hará maravillas en puro corazón, el que no suspira por los ídolos nos transicionales y un nuevo sacerdote! ¡Estos vivir nuestro discipulado de diferentes mane- do. Ser puro significa estar libre de cualquier sacrificarse por los demás. Esto nos llevará por medio de ti!” Implícito en este tema es el recor- ni jura con engaño. Ése logrará la bendición de cinco diáconos serán ordenados al sacerdocio ras, llamando a algunos al matrimonio, a otros cosa que debilite, interfiera, dañe o intente el camino de convertirnos en mejores imágenes datorio de que lo que la Iglesia necesita ahora Yahvé, el perdón de Dios, su Salvador. Ésta es el próximo junio! a la vida consagrada y a otros a servir a la cambiar quién, o qué, alguien o algo está en su de lo que debemos ser, reflejos vivos de nuestro más que nunca son sacerdotes santos. la generación que lo busca, la que acude a tu En agosto, aceptamos a ocho nuevos semi- Iglesia como sacerdotes. Muchos permanecen máxima expresión de ser o propósito. Dios de amor. Necesitamos pastores que hayan sido bien presencia, Dios de Jacob.”. naristas para comenzar la formación sacerdotal solteros para vivir su llamado bautismal a la Cuando aplicamos pureza a nuestra vida Una persona pura y casta logra el objetivo de formados como discípulos de Jesucristo. Solo aquellos que están limpios, de corazón puro, pueden participar en la adoración del moral, estamos hablando de la virtud de la cas- integrar su comunión con Dios con los pode- Necesitamos hombres de integridad que cum- templo. Incluso en la Misa el sacerdote se lava tidad, una virtud plenamente vivida por Cristo. res de vida y amor que Dios nos ha dado tan plan sus promesas sacerdotales con fidelidad las manos antes de la consagración. La pureza Una virtud que todos estamos llamados a vivir generosamente. Un discípulo casto es amoroso, y generosidad. Necesitamos sacerdotes que no solo es importante o deseada, es un requi- como discípulos. Hay un llamado universal a la alegre, pacífico, maduro y honesto mientras amen a la Iglesia y sean buenos pastores para sito esencial para el amor, el servicio, la comu- castidad. Dejamos de ser plenamente humanos crece en autocontrol. el pueblo de Dios. Necesitamos pastores que nión y el discipulado. sin ella y no podemos amar de verdad sin ella. Me gustaría terminar esto con una cita de estén dispuestos a dar su vida por su rebaño En el Sermón del Monte, Jesús dice: “Bie- La castidad conduce al verdadero amor cristia- San Juan Pablo II. Nos recordó en Evangelium como lo hizo Jesús, como lo hizo el Beato naventurados los limpios de corazón, porque no, la humildad y la santidad. Jesús lo vivió y Vitae # 97: “La banalización de la sexualidad Stanley Rother. El Señor renovará su Iglesia. El ellos verán a Dios”. nosotros también debemos hacerlo. Uno que es es uno de los factores principales que están Señor obrará maravillas entre nosotros. En la última cena, Jesús enfatizó la impor- casto ha ordenado apropiadamente los muchos en la raíz del desprecio por la vida naciente: Los seminaristas de hoy son los sacerdotes tancia de la pureza cuando lavó los pies de amores en su vida y ha mantenido el amor de sólo un amor verdadero sabe custodiar la vida. y pastores de mañana. Por favor invierta en el sus discípulos. En este acto, Jesús nos dejó Dios como el número 1. Por tanto, no se nos puede eximir de ofrecer futuro. Por favor oren por cada uno de ellos. un mensaje claro de la intensa unidad entre la La persona casta, como Jesucristo, es ver- sobre todo a los adolescentes y a los jóvenes Oren por ellos diariamente. Oremos para que el Eucaristía, el servicio amoroso como discípulos daderamente libre. Una persona casta es una la auténtica educación de la sexualidad y del Señor los santifique, les de corazones valientes y la pureza. La pureza es el fruto de guardar el persona completa, cuerpo y alma a imagen y amor, una educación que implica la formación y los mantenga fieles. sexto mandamiento. semejanza de nuestro Dios de amor. La per- de la castidad, como virtud que favorece la Sean generosos en su inversión en el futuro El Sexto Mandamiento, “No cometerás adul- sona casta está en comunión con la presencia madurez de la persona y la capacita para res- haciendo un donativo para apoyar la educación terio”, fue ampliado por Cristo para incluir amorosa de Dios. La persona casta no ha com- petar el significado ‘esponsal’ del cuerpo.”. de los seminaristas. Gracias por el don de sus mucho más que la infidelidad a la exclusividad partimentado su propia sexualidad ni ha crea- Oración, penitencias y sacramentos son par- oraciones y el alentar las vocaciones. Gracias de los votos matrimoniales. En el Sermón del do una división artificial entre el cuerpo y el tes esenciales del programa de entrenamiento por su inversión financiera en nuestros futuros Monte, nos enseña con firmeza: “Habéis oído alma. La afectividad, la capacidad de amar, de hacia la pureza y la castidad. Nuestra cultura pastores. que se dijo: No cometerás adulterio. Pues yo una persona casta se mejora canalizando la ca- se esfuerza por destruir esta virtud, pero Dios pacidad de amar en y a través enviará su Espíritu para ayudarnos. También de Cristo. Existir y amar de tenemos grandes maestros. Nuestra Santísima esta manera es el llamado del Madre María y San José también nos están Los jóvenes quieren una iglesia sincera y acogedora, Sexto Mandamiento. ayudando. Sobre todo, tenemos el mejor ejem- Esta pureza de corazón, esta plo. Jesús, un modelo de amor casto para que castidad, es mucho más que todos lo sigan. dicen los obispos latinoamericanos una lista de prohibiciones: No Continuemos orando por las víctimas de se involucre en actividades aquellos que no han estado a la altura de este Por Junno Arocho Esteves dijo que los jóvenes necesitan un el mensaje del Evangelio puede ser y comprometido” que responda al sexuales ilícitas; No tengas llamado y oremos por la Iglesia. Tal vez incluso Catholic News Service acompañamiento sincero que les colocado de manera eficaz”. mensaje del Evangelio. lujuria en tu corazón; no consideremos el primer viernes de cada mes dé una verdadera experiencia de Añadió que “la iglesia, su minis- Entre las propuestas está un tratarse a uno mismo ni a los como día de ayuno y abstinencia en reparación CIUDAD DEL VATICANO – Obis- ser amados como son, “sin condi- terio pastoral y su manera de ser programa de formación de “dis- demás como objetos de placer por los pecados de aquellos que han ignorado a pos de Chile y Puerto Rico dijeron ciones, sin prejuicios y libre- en la actualidad son percibidos cipulado misionero” de dos años que deshumanizan, etc. Este Dios y su sexto mandamiento. en el Sínodo de los Obispos que la mente”. como lentos en responder, como antes de que un joven reciba el iglesia tiene que hacer más para El obispo Atisha hizo varias una ‘iglesia abuela’ que no está en sacramento de la Confirmación. ayudar a los jóvenes a vivir su fe sugerencias de cómo la iglesia línea con los tiempos y los medios Considera que el programa per- e involucrarlos en la vida eclesial, podría responder a las necesidades actuales. Con buena razón hay mitiría que los jóvenes obtengan Retiro del Viñedo de Raquel en Español en vez de dejarlos que encuentren de los hombres y mujeres jóvenes, quejas, ya que continúa haciendo “una catequesis adecuada que PRE CANA dirección en otra parte. especialmente en su anhelo de una lo mismo que siempre ha hecho pone los cimientos y fortalece el El Viñedo de Raquel es una oportunidad extraordinaria Un Programa Pre-Matrimonial 3 de Noviembre El obispo Moisés Atisha Contre- iglesia que sea “un lugar de refugio sin darse cuenta de lo que está don de la fe recibido en el Bautis- para cualquier persona (hombres, mujeres, familiares o ¿QUE ES PRE CANA? ras de San Marcos de Arica, Chile, y atención para los excluidos”. pasando, sin responder con mét- mo”. amistades) que lucha con dolor emocional y espiritual del Pre Cana es un programa para parejas que se están preparando para el les dijo a los miembros del sínodo Una iglesia servidora, dijo, es odos nuevos ni acciones ni priori- Los jóvenes aprenderían la aborto. Nov. 2-4. El retiro del Viñedo de Raquel es un retiro Sacramento de Matrimonio, parejas que quieren convalidar su matrimonio el 16 de octubre que los jóvenes “una iglesia que acompaña sin dades nuevas”. importancia de mantener una de fin de semana y es un proceso único y efectivo diseñado o parejas civilmente casadas. Un equipo especialmente entrenado y un no han dejado de creer en Dios y perseguir ni ‘aplastar’ las ex- Igualmente, el obispo Rubén vida de oración y pasarían tiempo específicamente para ayudarle a sentir la misericordia y sacerdote comparten sus experiencias e información con la intención de que ellos continúan buscando lo pectativas de aquellos a los que González Medina de Ponce, Puerto haciendo servicio comunitario de compasión de Dios. Este proceso es una magnifica opor- ayudar y guiar a los novios a darse cuenta de los privilegios y responsabil- trascendental “en otros lugares y acompaña. Se anhela un acom- Rico, dijo el 16 de octubre durante modo que “puedan descubrir que tunidad para ayudarles a los que luchan con perdonarse idades del matrimonio. Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City, Office of Marriage experiencias”. pañamiento sinceramente libre, el sínodo, que los católicos jóvenes nosotros los cristianos estamos a sí mismos o a otros. ¡El fin de semana ayudará que su & Family Life, Tel: (405) 721-8944, [email protected]. “Hay estudios que indican un donde lo que importa es que cada tienen una “necesidad urgente” llamados a servir”. alma encuentre una voz, y transforme el dolor del pasado aumento de insatisfacción entre joven encuentre el significado de de tener “un encuentro personal y El obispo González resaltó la en esperanza! Para más información comuníquese con la los jóvenes dentro de la experien- su existencia”. comunal” con Cristo en la iglesia. necesidad de que los jóvenes asu- Oficina de Ministerio Matrimonial y Vida Familiar al (405) 40 Dias Por La Vida cia institucional eclesial porque El obispo Atisha dijo que la igle- Hablando a nombre de los man un rol activo en los organis- 709-2708 o mande un mensaje a [email protected]. No La próxima campaña pacifica de 40 Dias Por La Vida para abolir el esta no responde a su más pro- sia tiene que encontrar maneras obispos de Puerto Rico, el obispo mos que toman decisiones dentro habrá costo para asistir a este retiro pero su preinscripción aborto está programado para el 26 de septiembre al 4 de noviembre, 2018. funda búsqueda”, dijo el obispo de llegar a los lugares donde los ofreció seis propuestas concretas de la iglesia y las diócesis, tales es requerida. Todas las consultas son estrictamente confi- Para más información, favor de comunicarse con Erika Martinez al (405) Atisha. jóvenes pasan su tiempo, especial- para ayudar a que los jóvenes vi- como servir en los consejos parro- denciales. 615-7642 o mande un mensaje a [email protected] El obispo chileno de 49 años mente en las redes sociales “donde van “un discernimiento consciente quiales y diocesanos. 14 October 28, 2018 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic October 28, 2018 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. October ing at St. Ann Nursing Home, 8 Catholic Women’s Activity Register at MarianMissionar- 40 Days for Life prayer vigil Choice Wine: 7 Steps to a Super- OKC. Mass 9:30 a.m.; meet- Club meeting 11:30 a.m. in the ies.org or call (413) 944-8500, From Sept. 26 to Nov. 4, join abundant Marriage.” Contact Rick 28 Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 ing following. Contact Toni patio room, Epiphany of the Ext. 10. other Christians for 40 days of and Bev Feller at (405) 323-9119, p.m., 2453 Wilcox Dr., Nor- Harrelson, (405) 341-2199. Lord, 7336 Britton Rd., OKC. prayer and fasting for an end to [email protected] for more infor- man. Contact Connie Lang, Contact, Sharon Fernbaugh 10 Feast of Leo the Great. abortion. Peacefully pray during a mation or to RSVP. (405) 249-1041, potato.lang@ 3 Taste of St. Joe’s at Central (405) 721-2183. 40-day vigil in the public right-of- gmail.com. National Bank Center, Enid. 10 Encounter with God’s Call way outside South Winds, 1240 Crafters needed Are you listening? Benefiting St. Joseph Cath- 8 Surviving Divorce program, seminary visit Nov. 10-12. S.W. 44. For more information, Holy Spirit, Mustang, craft fair By Sally Crowe Nash November olic School. Tickets $50 pp. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at St. RSVP by Oct. 29 at (405) 721- to volunteer, or to be a captain from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Nov 10. Con- Contact Brandi Schieber at Mark the Evangelist in Nor- 9351. for a parish group, contact Eri- tact Sherri at (405) 201-3680. 1 All Saints’ Day - CPC closed. (580) 748-0489. man. Contact Ferrella March, ka Martinez at (405) 615-7642, Find hope in Catholic radio (405) 314-3757, OKdivorcemi- 10 Harvest Bazaar at Holy Fami- [email protected]. The vigil Harvest bazaar It is a good time to be Catholic. Think about what a difference 1 First Friday Sacred Heart 4 Daylight Saving Time ends. [email protected]. ly, 1010 N.W. 82, Lawton. in Norman is at 2453 Wilcox Dr. Holy Family, Lawton, harvest ba- Our faith gives us reason to Catholic radio made in my per- Mass at the Catholic Pastoral Contact Connie Lang, Jlang9@ zaar will be Nov. 10 at 1010 N.W. have renewed hope. We can Center is cancelled. 4 Turkey dinner 11 a.m. - 1 8 St. Ann’s Ministry for pregnan- 10 10 Craft Fair 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. cox.net, (405) 249-1041 or visit 82. Contact (580) 536-6351. spectives. Catholic radio focused listen to Catholic radio. From p.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul, cy and infant loss, 6:30 p.m. Holy Spirit, 1100 N. Sara Rd., 40daysforlife.com/norman. on the need to turn to Jesus, “Catholic Answers Live” to 1 Domestic Church retreat for Ross Hall, 315 S. Main St., - 8 p.m., St. John Raphael Mustang. Encounter with God’s Call especially in the Eucharist, as “Women of Grace” to “The World sacramentally married cou- Kingfisher. Carry-outs avail- House, Edmond. Contact (405) Domestic Church retreat The Archdiocese of Oklahoma primary and fundamental. We Over, Live with Raymond Ar- ples Nov. 1-4 at the Catholic able. Contact (405) 375-4616. 340-0691, Ext. 197, parish- 10 The Red Plains Benedictine A retreat for Sacramentally mar- City vocations office is sponsoring cannot do that if it is all about royo,” Catholic radio is instruc- Pastoral Center, OKC. Con- [email protected]. Oblates of Mt. St. Scholastica, ried couples to begin their spiritual a free Encounter with God’s Call us. When we have Christ’s life tive. In this time of difficulty, tact Alex Schimpf, (405) 709- 4 Bishop McGuinness Catholic Noon - 2:30 p.m., Rm. A/B, journey together (or deepen it) as seminary visit Nov. 10-12 for young within us, we become disposed 9 the programs I heard on Cath- 2755, [email protected]. High School open house 1 Feast of the Dedication of the St. Charles Borromeo, 5024 well as an introduction to Domes- men considering the priesthood to the gifts He offers us: the olic radio were thought-provok- p.m. - 3p.m. Lateran Basilica. N. Grove Ave. Contact (405) tic Church for people interested in (high school juniors, seniors and sacraments, Scripture, prayer, 635-5665, jmmartinosb@ ing and offered a gentle re- 1 Charismatic Catholic prayer forming a Domestic Church circle. college students). RSVP by Oct. fasting, mercy. 4 St. Francis of Assisi Secu- Mercy and Mary retreat Nov. yahoo.com. minder that I, too, am a sinner, meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic Pas- 9 Nov. 1-4, Catholic Pastoral Center. 29 at (405) 721-9351, vocations@ Keep listening to Catho- lar Franciscan Fraternity of 9-10 at Christ the King, OKC. saved only by the cross of Jesus toral Center. Contact Elaine, Register at www.domesticchurch- archokc.org, okcvocations.com. Christ. lic radio and challenge your Greater OKC meeting, 2 p.m. families.com/events-1. Contact (405) 358-3610, ccrprayers@ Teresa Tomeo of “Catholic thinking. I recommend reading - 4 p.m., St. Anthony Hos- Alex Schimpf at (405) 709-2755, gmail.com. Thanksgiving dinner Connection,” invited listeners Ephesians 6: 10-18. You do not pital, 1000 N. Lee. Contact [email protected]. St. Joseph’s 96th annual in an August segment to share have to be resigned to being (316) 558-0422, billfull@cox. Thanksgiving Dinner, hosted by 2 All Souls’ Day. their advice, frustrations and powerless and ineffective. Listen net. Requiem Mass the Women’s Club and Knights of perspectives. Tomeo’s guest, to the encouragement broad- 2 A Requiem Mass will be held Requiem Mass at Noon at Columbus, will be 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Father John Ricardo, directed cast frequently on EWTN, “Live 4 Meeting of the Third Order at Noon Nov. 2 on All Souls’ Day Resthaven Funeral Home. Nov. 11 in the gym, 421 E. Acres, listeners to the Eucharist. truth; live Catholic!” (Lay) Dominicans, 3 p.m. - 5 at Resthaven Funeral Home. The Norman. Tickets: adults $10; chil- Contact St. James parish if p.m., St. Philip Neri, Midwest celebrant will be Fr. Bill Pruett. dren ages 6-10, $5; children 5 and attending lunch after Mass, City, for any Catholic layper- Anyone attending the light lunch under eat free; family $35. Tickets (405) 636-6800. son drawn to religious life. afterward, call the St. James office may be purchased at the door. In Call (405) 313-6611, (405) at (405) 636-6800. honor of our Armed Forces on Vet- 3 Feast of St. Martin de Porres. 414-9407. erans Day, no charge for veterans Taste of St. Joe’s with identification. 3 The Lay of Char- 5 “Marriage Mondays” 7 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic School, ity, the Secular (Lay) Order of - 9 p.m. in Marian Hall, St. Enid, will host Taste of St. Joe’s MSM open house St. Teresa of Calcutta, meet- John Nepomuk, Yukon. Nov. 3 at the Central National Mount St. Mary Catholic High Bank Center. Dinner, auction School open house 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. and entertainment. Tickets $50 Nov. 11. Meet MSM students and pp. Sponsorships available or faculty on guided tours. Contact purchase table. Contact Brandi Diane Wilson at (405) 631-8865. KOFC.ORG/JOINUS Schieber at (580) 748-0489; Dave Streck at (580) 541-5216 or Kevin A Monastic Moment join us online today Boryczki at (580) 231-2457. Experience Benedictine life Nov. Join us 9-11 at St. Joseph for Contact me today Fall/Christmas Bazaar single Catholic women ages 18- through e memebrship Get connected to learn more: The St. Benedict Ladies Auxiliary 35 who are open to God’s call to - annual Fall/Christmas Bazaar is religious life. Spend time in prayer, To The Largest 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Nov.3 in the Bene- reflection and conversation with dict Center at St. Benedict, 632 N. the Sisters as we listen together to Catholic Kickapoo Ave. in Shawnee. Anyone God’s word through lectio divina interested in being a vendor or and liturgy. Call Sr. Marie Therese, Brotherhood donating items, contact Darlene at (918) 289-9251 or register at (405) 275-5399, Ext. 1, by Oct. 31. [email protected].

Turkey dinner The 177 Project Sts. Peter and Paul, Kingfisher, Adoration Artists will present annual turkey dinner 11 a.m. - 1 The 177 Project Nov. 17 at St. p.m. Nov. 4 in Ross Hall, 315 S. John, 900 S. Littler Ave., Edmond. Main St. Carryout available. Con- Special guests are Lee Roessler tact (405) 375-4616. and Tom Young. Rosary at 6:45 p.m.; Eucharistic Adoration at 7 Kevin Pierce BMCHS open house p.m.; concert at 8:15 p.m. Free Bishop McGuinness Catholic tickets at itickets.com. General Agent High School open house 1 p.m. - 3p.m. Nov. 4. For prospective Christmas bazaar 877-707-0752 students and parents. Assumption of the Blessed Virgin [email protected] Mary Christmas Bazaar will be Marriage Mondays Nov. 16-18, 711 W. Hickory Ave., “Marriage Mondays” is an ongo- Duncan. Nov. 16: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.; ing, parish-based marriage min- Nov. 17: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Nov. 18: istry meeting the first Monday of 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Raffles: $20 per every month 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. in ticket; six tickets for $100. First Marian Hall at St. John Nepomuk place - $2,000; second place - 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 in Yukon. The next session is $1,000; third place - $500. Con- Nov. 5. The group is reading “The tact (580) 255-0590. 16 October 28, 2018 Sooner Catholic

Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Daily prayer Calendar Please use this calendar to pray for the seminarians of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City.

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Deacon William G. Banowsky Deacon Zachary M. Boazman Deacon John D. Herrera Deacon Alexander L. Kroll Deacon T. Jerome Krug Robert J. Miller J. Brannon Lepak Fourth Theology Fourth Theology Fourth Theology Fourth Theology Fourth Theology Third Theology Second Theology

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Martin F. Parizek Rodrigo A. Serna Chad E. Thurman Daniel J. Parizek Michael G. Mollman Stephen A. Jones Duncan C. Tiemeyer Second Theology Second Theology Second Theology Pre Theology II Pre Theology I Pre Theology I Spirituality Year

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John M. Grim Jonah E. Beckham Troy N. Bodman Joseph E. Holt Joseph D. Allen III Harry E. Brown IV Rendon E. Chambers Pastoral Year College Sophomore College Sophomore College Sophomore College Freshman College Freshman College Freshman

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Dominick J. Denney Matthew D. Duff Rev. Brian E. Buettner Rev. Timothy M. Fuller Canonization of Most Rev. Paul S. Coakley Most Rev. College Freshman College Freshman Vocations Director Director of Seminarians Blessed Stanley Rother Archbishop of Eusebius J. Beltran Oklahoma City Archbishop Emeritus

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Priests Retired Priests Increase in Vocations of the Archdiocese of the Archdiocese to the Priesthood

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