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Sooner Catholic www.soonercatholic.org October 16, 2016 www.archokc.org Go Make Disciples Hundreds gather in OKC to pray for life, mercy By Diane Clay, More than 600 people joined Archbishop Coakley, Pastor Walter Hoye of the Issues4Life Foundation, Fr. Pruett and Sr. Maria for a prayer vigil and Walk for Life on Oct. 4 in southwest Oklahoma City. The procession, which began at Saint James Catholic Church, in- cluded prayers, singing and a balloon Rosary. The procession walked along S.W. 44 and Blackwelder Avenue, passing Oklahoma City’s new abortion center, before returning to Saint James for a fi nal blessing. During the prayer vigil at the parish before the procession, Pas- tor Hoye, who fl ew from California to participate in the event, talked about his experiences praying near abortion facilities. While he has been confronted by facility staff, his most memorable encounters are with the moms who talk to him before either entering the facility or leaving. Nearly all of the mothers who stop to talk express desperation and feeling lost. continued on Page 8 Photos Cara Koenig, Diane Clay Pope announces 17 new cardinals, including three from U.S. By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis will conclude the Year of Mercy by creating 17 new cardinals, includ- ing three from the United States: Archbishop Blase J. Cupich of Chicago; Dallas Bishop Kevin J. Farrell, prefect of the new Vatican offi ce for laity, family and life; and Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin of Indianapolis. Announcing the names of the new cardinals Oct. 9, Pope Francis said, “Their coming from 11 na- tions expresses the universality of the Church that proclaims and witnesses the Good News of God’s mercy in every corner of the earth.” The new cardinals – 13 of whom are under the age of 80 and there- fore eligible to vote in a conclave to elect a new pope and four over Year of Mercy, the pope said. ostolic nuncio to the beloved and 80 being honored for their “clear Shortly after the pope’s an- martyred Syria.” Christian witness” –will be in- nouncement, Archbishop Tobin The last of the cardinals he ducted into the College of Cardi- tweeted: “I am shocked beyond named was Albanian Father Ern- nals Nov. 19, the eve of the close of words by the decision of the Holy est Simoni, a priest of the Archdio- the Year of Mercy. Father. Please pray for me.” cese of Shkodre-Pult, who will turn The next day, Nov. 20, they will The fi rst of the new cardinals 88 Oct. 18. He had moved Pope join Pope Francis and other car- announced by the pope was Arch- Francis to tears in 2014 when he dinals in celebrating the feast of bishop Mario Zenari, who, the spoke about his 30 years in prison Christ the King and closing the pope explained, “will remain ap- continued on Page 9 2 October 16, 2016 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic October 16, 2016 3 Put Out Into the Deep Find more Luke 5:4 Mount St. Mary student news on the State Question 790: website leads through service Helping the “least of these” while By Sooner Catholic Staff By Steve Gust, Additional coverage of healing the past Church and archdiocesan Volunteering to help the home- Foley’s commitment has inspired news and events, only on less, opened the eyes and heart others, including her dad, Rob of Mount Saint Mary senior Mor- Foley. In all the turmoil surrounding the presidential elec- All of these minis- www.soonercatholic.org: gan Foley, who knew she had to do “At fi rst my dad wasn’t much of tion, many people overlook the fact that there are a tries serve every needy To send photos, event something. a morning person and didn’t know number of other very important elections on the ballot person, no matter their information or story ideas, Although her modest fundraiser what to think about this,” she in November as well. These could have profound ef- beliefs or personal situ- How you can help emergency e-mail [email protected]. didn’t cure the problem, it cer- said. “But, now he’s very involved fects on the lives of many Oklahomans, especially the ation. And, whether Sec- Archbishop Paul S. Coakley tainly brought a few rays of sun- and wanting to serve also.” neediest. One of these important issues is an Okla- tion 5 is repealed or not, For an update on how response to Hurricane Matthew shine to the metro’s City Care cen- Her concern for the hungry and homa ballot measure called “State Question 790.” all of these ministries must still continue to comply Catholic Relief Services is ter, which assists those in poverty. homeless isn’t the only thing she By Dennis Sadowski, If State Question 790 passes, Oklahomans would with the federal constitution’s rules about church- helping Caribbean nations Morgan went about organizing works on. She’s involved in several remove a current major threat to religious organiza- state separation. recover from Hurricane With slow-moving Hurricane Matthew striking Jamaica, Haiti and a benefi t to help activities at Mount tions – including Catholic social service agencies – who In my view, applying Section 5 in this way would Cuba, aid organizations are responding to emergency needs from Matthew and to donate, go feed and care for Saint Mary, while serve the poor, refugees, the disabled, the homeless, be devastating to the Church’s mission in Oklahoma. fl ooding, winds and landslides. online to www.crs.org. the people she maintaining a the hungry and many other needy people in our state. I am reminded of the passage in the Gospel of Saint Forecasters said up to 30 inches of rain were expected in some serves early each 4.00 grade point The threat comes from a part of the Oklahoma Matthew where Jesus tells a parable that goes to the regions of Haiti, with devastating winds affecting much of the central Monday in the average. Foley is Constitution called Article II, Section 5. State Ques- heart: Caribbean region. food serving line a National Merit tion 790 asks Oklahomans whether they want to Then, the king will say to those at his right hand, Donations are being sought to meet emergency and long-term re- from 6 a.m. to 8 semi-fi nalist, repeal Section 5. On its face, Section 5 prohibits state “Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the sponses to the storm. See calendar and briefs a.m. Last month, National Honor money from going to religious organizations, even kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the for events in OKC and Nor- her concern led to Society president Among those accepting cash donations are: when those organizations have standard state con- world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was man during the 40 Days for “Huddle for Home- and a varsity tracts, do not use the funds for proselytization, and, thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a n Catholic Relief Services. Donations can be made online at Life, which ends Nov. 6. lessness.” volleyball player most importantly, serve everyone who comes through stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you http://donate.crs.org/hurricane-matthew-crs, via mail to P.O. Box “I went out and on the Rockets’ their doors. gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, 17090, Baltimore, MD, 21297-0303 and indicate Hurricane Matthew got some prizes successful team. For many years, Oklahoma saw few attempts to use I was in prison and you visited me.” in the memo; or call toll-free (877) 435-7277 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. from merchants, During the Section 5 against Catholic and other religious so- Then, the righteous will answer him, “Lord, when Eastern time. and then we held summer, she cial service providers. Unfortunately, in recent years was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or a raffl e at our foot- attended a spe- n Catholic Medical Mission Board www.cmmb.org/donations/hurri- Section 5 has been “weaponized” by thirsty and gave you something to ball game Sept. 9,” cial leadership cane-matthew. groups who want to keep religious drink? And when was it that we saw she said. program at Notre organizations from providing social “The Catholic Church you a stranger and welcomed you, or More than Dame University. services, solely because they are has a special mission to naked and gave you clothing? And, $1,600 was generated. She’s thinking about attending religious. help all of the poor and when was it that we saw you sick or Foley, 17, has seen the esti- college there and possibly going Sadly, these groups even have in prison and visited you?” And the needy because they are mated 300 people served and, at into pre-medicine. For now, she’s brought a series of lawsuits against king will answer them, “Truly I tell members of God’s times, it breaks her heart. savoring the prep experience. Bishop McGuinness disabled children and their families you, just as you did it to one of the family – our brothers “I’ve witnessed addiction and “I like being involved,” she said. who sought to access an Oklahoma least of these who are members of my mental illness and the effect it has She has found it easy to be placement test in disability scholarship program that and sisters.