soonercatholic.org December 20, 2020 archokc.org Go Make Disciples Nativity scenes reminder of Christmas meaning

By Steve Gust The Sooner Catholic

centuries old tradi- tion of inspiration- al Nativity scenes continues to spark devotion and belief inA the hearts and souls of those throughout the archdiocese and beyond. The Nativity recreation, whether a living outdoor version or in deco- rative sets smaller than a book cover, remains part of the Christ- mas season and is a reminder of Jesus’ birth in a humble stable in Bethlehem. The familiar figures from the

continued on page 8 Archbishop Beltran’s Nativity scene. Photo Diane Clay/Sooner Catholic.

Oklahoma March for Life, pro-life Catholic events coming in January Charities, priests seek to

By Eliana Tedrow serve during The Sooner Catholic pandemic Oklahomans are gearing up for an active January that will include several pro-life events and rallies across the state. By K.S. McNutt The annual Sanctity of Life will be celebrated The Sooner Catholic by Archbishop Coakley on Jan. 20 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. The Mass also will be live-streamed. Caring for Oklahomans in need Mass will be followed by “Ignite for Life,” which will has been more challenging phys- include an on-site, engaging pro-life speaker and ically and financially during the live music. Noelle McHugh, co-coordinator for the pandemic. At the same time, the Office of Respect Life need has grown. Ministry for the archdi- “We’re seeing people who ocese, said COVID pre- thought they cautions have created would never challenges, but it is reach out to “There is a important for the Mass charitable or- weariness but ganizations,” and pro-life events to also there is a go on. said Theresa hope because One of the newest Taking place one week before Flannery, we trust in the and largest pro-life the National March for Life, the March for senior direc- events in Oklahoma Life, will begin at the Oklahoma State Capitol and tor for social Lord. It helps to will be the revival of span approximately two miles. Details are available services at know that God the Oklahoma March at okmarchforlife.com. Catholic is there for Life in Oklahoma. “When we learned that the COVID pandem- Charities. for us.” The large, pro-life rally ic would prohibit travel for many to the national Some of and march will feature march in D.C., we knew we needed to make a stand them pre- live music, food trucks for life in our own community. We hope that this viously donated to Catholic and pro-life minis- will continue to grow and be a longstanding event, Charities but cannot this year, tries from throughout representing our commitment to fight for life, our resulting in both a decrease in Oklahoma. The march witness as a pro-life generation, and our hope to contributions and an increase in will include the arch- support life so abortion becomes unthinkable in clientele. diocese, the Diocese of Oklahoma,” said McHugh, co-coordinator for Flannery said people often Tulsa and other faith traditions in the state. continued on page 4 continued on page 5 2 December 20, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic December 20, 2020 3

Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more proclaims year dedicated to St. news on the A safe and effective vaccine: website By Junno Arocho Esteves An answer to prayer By Sooner Catholic Staff Additional coverage of VATICAN CITY – Marking the 150th anniver- Church and archdiocesan sary of Joseph being declared patron of The season of Advent is our time of prepara- synthetic. Neither news and events, only on the universal Church, proclaimed tion for the coming of the Lord. He comes in of them utilized cell soonercatholic.org. a yearlong celebration dedicated to the foster history, in mystery and in majesty. lines that originat- father of Jesus. In a Dec. 8 apostolic letter, “Patris Corde” We acknowledge his coming in history at ed in fetal tissue a To send photos, event (“With a father’s heart”), the pope said Chris- Christmas when we celebrate Jesus’ birth acquired through Archbishop Paul S. Coakley information or story ideas, tians can discover in , who often and the events surrounding his Nativity 2,000 abortion to produce e-mail [email protected]. years ago. His coming in majesty will occur at the vaccines. Of the goes unnoticed, “an intercessor, a support and a guide in times of trouble.” the end of the ages when he returns in glory various vaccines advancing toward FDA ap- aArchbishop Coakley will “Saint Joseph reminds us that those who to judge the living and the dead. His coming in proval, these two are among those that have celebrate Christmas Vigil appear hidden or in the shadows can play an mystery recognizes the many ways he comes to been ethically sourced. A very remote connec- Mass at 9 p.m. Dec. 24 at incomparable role in the history of salvation. A us between the other two “advents,” for exam- tion to abortion exists because both utilized The Cathedral of Our Lady of word of recognition and of gratitude is due to Perpetual Help, 3214 N. Lake ple, through his word and the sacraments, and a tainted cell line in one of their confirmatory them all,” he said. Ave. in . in the daily unfolding of his wise and loving tests. But, the remoteness of the connection to As Mary’s husband and guardian of the Providence in our lives. Faith discerns the com- abortion is so remote that it would not make son of God, Saint Joseph turned “his human aUpcoming courses for ing of the Lord and his gracious purposes in one who receives the vaccine morally complicit vocation to domestic love into a superhuman the Blessed Stanley Rother these ordinary events. in the act of abortion. oblation of himself, his heart and all his abili- Institute include: PHIL 1203 As I write this column, the first FDA-approved Other vaccines being developed may not have Introduction to the Philoso- ties, a love placed at the service of the Messiah COVID vaccine from Pfizer is being shipped to the same safe distance from abortion. Given a phy of St. who was growing to maturity in his home.” all 50 states. Vaccinations are beginning. A sec- choice, one always ought to choose a vaccine on Thursdays 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Despite being troubled at first by Mary’s A crucifix and a statue of St. Joseph are seen in the library of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican Aug. 26. ond such authorization is expected for the Mod- that does not involve even remote material co- pregnancy, he added, Saint Joseph was obe- In a Dec. 8 apostolic letter, Pope Francis proclaimed a year-long celebration dedicated to St. Joseph. Photo Jan. 19 - May 4 with Alex CNS photo/Vatican Media. erna vaccine in the days ahead. This is rightly operation with abortion. However, we may not Schimpf, Ph.D.; and THEO dient to God’s will “regardless of the hardship being hailed as a remarkable scientific achieve- always have such choices. Vaccines are likely 3053 Sacramental Theology involved.” ment, bringing a ray of hope to a world that has to be distributed regionally and the vaccine on Thursdays 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. “In every situation, Joseph declared his own mystery of salvation and is truly a minister of so evident, Joseph appears as the figure of a ‘fiat,’ like those of Mary at the Annunciation been devastated by fear, illness and death since coming to one’s local pharmacy may not afford Jan. 21 - May 6 with Jason salvation.” respectful and sensitive man,” he wrote. and Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane,” the Saint Joseph’s unconditional acceptance Pope Francis also highlighted Saint Joseph’s the outbreak of this global pandemic. any choice at all. Fugikawa, Ph.D. Visit pope said. “All this makes it clear that Saint of Mary and his decision to protect her “good “creative courage,” not only in finding a stable For persons of faith, we acknowledge this Given the seriousness of the public health archokc.org/institute. Joseph was called by God to serve the person name, her dignity and her life” also serves as and making it a “welcoming home for the son life-saving development not only as an amaz- crisis and the remoteness of the level of co- a Become a seminarian and mission of Jesus directly through the exer- an example for men today, the pope added. of God (who came) into the world,” but also in ing scientific and technological achievement, operation in an abortion that gave rise to the pen pal! cise of his fatherhood and that, in this way, he “Today, in our world where psychological, but also as an answer to prayer. Jesus is the fetal cell lines used in a vaccine many decades Our seminarians are away cooperated in the fullness of time in the great verbal and physical violence toward women is continued on page 6 Lord of history. He comes to our assistance. We ago, the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine from home for months at believe that sometimes the Lord may work in of the Faith, the Pontifical Academy for Life as a time during their forma- extraordinary ways such as through miracles, well as the U.S. Catholic bishops chairmen of tion. While at seminary, they but ordinarily he works through simple human the Doctrine and Pro-Life Activities Committees would like to hear from peo- agency. He has made the world intelligible and make clear that there is no moral culpability in ple back home in Oklahoma! Seminarian Education Fund Annual Catholic Appeal Recalling the meaning of given knowledge and understanding to those using tainted vaccines, especially if there are To become a Seminarian Pen who seek the truth. no other choices for receiving the vaccine in Pal, go online to archokc.org/ Advent, U.S. bishop chairmen Science itself is a gift from God. It is a path a timely fashion and if there would be a seri- penpal, find their addresses and write a note. (though not the only path) toward truth. There ous risk to health for oneself or for others who call for end to executions is no contradiction between faith and science. might come in contact with us if we were to Truth is one. How science might be applied, refrain from being vaccinated. however, requires further ethical evaluation. We never can grow lax, however, in advocat- WASHINGTON – With more Lord say to this? The Lord We certainly give thanks to God for this sci- ing for ethically sourced vaccines and register- federal executions scheduled comes not to destroy, but to entific breakthrough that offers light shining ing our disapproval of those who rely on abor- in December and January, save. For the Second Sunday two bishop chairmen called of Advent, we hear St. Peter in the darkness of fear and insecurity. But, tion to produce any vaccine. on the administration to recall counsel that the Lord ‘is pa- the development of these COVID vaccines does Everyone must make their own health deci- God’s mercy during Advent. tient with you, not wishing that raise other questions. Though the FDA ap- sions in this matter. Certainly, parents must @archokc Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of any should perish but that all proves a vaccine as safe and effective, we must guide the health decisions for their families. Oklahoma City, chairman of should come to repentance’ ask if these vaccines have been developed eth- Therefore, it becomes even more important that Archdiocese of the U.S. Conference of Cath- (2 Pt. 3:9). Can we follow the ically. Often, that means asking whether they we have access to reliable information about Oklahoma City olic Bishops’ Committee on Lord’s example? have they been developed using materials from these vaccines, not only about their risks and Domestic Justice and Human “We are all sinners. Some Arquidiócesis de aborted fetal cells. If so, can we use them? benefits, but the ethics involved in their devel- Development, and Archbishop have done terrible things. Oklahoma City Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas Victims need help. Justice is There is some confusion and misinformation opment and use. Tax Credit Scholarship Program circulating about these questions. The Pfiz- I, for one, will be in line to receive the COVID City, Kan., chairman of the US- needed for peace. But execu- CCB’s Committee on Pro-Life tions solve nothing. er and the Moderna vaccines are completely vaccine as soon as my turn comes. God our Father, Activities, issued the following “This Advent, the Lord comes every year we rejoice statement: to love us even though we don’t as we look forward to “We’ve asked many times to deserve it. Let us repent and this feast of our stop the federal executions. In embrace his gift. We call on Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar fact, last Advent, three bishops President Trump and Attorney salvation. May we wrote that the resumption of General Barr, in recognition of The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. welcome Christ as our federal executions was at odds God’s unmerited gift of self-giv- Redeemer and meet him with this season of anticipated ing love: stop these executions.” Dec. 22 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Chapel, Catholic Pastoral Center with confidence when he redemption. But the executions For additional USCCB state- Dec. 22 – Personnel Board meeting, 2 p.m., CPC comes to be our judge, resumed. Eight since July. ments and resources on the Dec. 23 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC Two more this week. Three in death penalty and the recent Dec. 24-Jan 3 – CPC Closed for Christmas Holidays who lives and reigns January. A new regulation will resumption of federal execu- Jan. 4-8 – Region X Bishops Retreat, with you and the Holy Year-End Giving Opportunities permit federal execution by tions, go online to usccb.org/ Jan. 11 – U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Divine Worship Committee virtual meeting, Noon Spirit, one God, for ever means other than lethal injec- committees/domestic-jus- Jan. 12 – Archdiocesan Review Board meeting, 3 p.m., CPC and ever. tion, such as the electric chair. tice-and-human-development Jan. 14 – Spitzer Center Episcopal Advisory Board virtual meeting, 11 a.m. Amen. Please visit archokc.org/give to give online “What does the birth of our or usccb.org/newsroom. Jan. 16 – Martin Luther King Day Mass, 11 a.m., Corpus Christi, OKC 4 December 20, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic December 20, 2020 5

St. receives art grant St. Ann Retirement Center ready

PERRY – The Catholic Foundation to raise $144,000 was started to of Oklahoma, in partnership with restore them before the centenni- to welcome new residents the Bobby Dean Little Trust, pre- al celebration in 2023. Associated sented a Pastoral Music and Fine Crafts was selected to begin the res- esidents at Saint Ann retirement at Saint Ann, and no longer live alone. The very Arts Grant of $28,652 to Saint Rose toration project. Their inspection of Retirement Center in three years ago this became my next week I applied to Saint Ann of Lima to help the windows revealed the windows’ Oklahoma City have home. I’ve had the opportunity and moved in in 2019. Being in restore the church’s stained-glass true artistic significance. embraced the jour- to make many new friends with residence here a year before the Most Reverend windows. Along with the grant, funding neyR of this past year with great people from all walks of life. pandemic, I learned about the Paul S. Coakley The parish, dedicated in 1923, was received from several sources, joy, enthusiasm and peace, said The activity directors make sure programs and routine. I am quite Archbishop of Oklahoma City had most of its 38 stained-glass including descendants of original Richard Amend, mission and something different is happening content.” Publisher windows installed over seven years parish families, former and cur- community relations director at each day and the chapel is very Bernadette Stangl, a resident of from 1923 through 1930. The win- rent parishioners and friends of the Saint Ann. important. Assisted Living, Diane Clay dows were crafted by artists in the church. Due to the fund-raising “No matter what The Rosary said, “Saint Ann Munich Studios of Chicago, Ill. efforts, the church will complete the challenges they Editor is prayed St. Ann Retirement Center Assisted Living Weather and decomposition have stained-glass window restoration face on a daily every day, has been a won- caused the nearly century-old without using funds set aside for its basis, they choose we have 7501 W. Britton Rd., OKC derful part of my Dana Attocknie windows to decay, so a campaign Jubilee celebration. to face them with a com- Independent and Assisted Living life. After having Managing Editor that same antici- munion For visits, tours: a stroke and to be Above: St. Ann Retirement pation in waiting service in a secure and Center residents Leonora Bridget or Richard continued from page 1 pro-life efforts in Oklaho- port available to women anniversary of the Roe for the birth of and look safe environment, Stramski (405) 721-0747 Volume 42, Number 24 ma, he said. and children in Oklaho- v. Wade U.S. Supreme Christ. Wearing forward my family chose (left), Leo saintannretirementcenter.com McHugh said being ma from health care to Court ruling that le- Morrison masks and social- to having Saint Ann, and the Office of Respect Life pro-life is about support- mental health and needs galized abortion in all ly distancing have Mass again I am so bless- Sooner Catholic Newspaper (middle) and Ministry. “The idea was ing women and is a huge such as housing and 50 states. The national Kay Morri- become a way of soon. I love ed. Next year, I 7501 Northwest Expressway to have a local march not health care issue. transportation. march is considered the son (right). life in our commu- living here at Saint Ann.” hope we will be able to celebrate Oklahoma City, OK 73132 focused on politics, but “People are trying to do The week after the largest annual human Right: Fr. nity,” Amend said. Father Chapman, with everyone. So, 2021 here we Michael L. (405) 721-1810 focused on supporting the most compassionate Oklahoma march, the rights demonstration in Residents said they have ad- a resident in Assisted Living, come!” Chapman. Fax: (405) 721-5210 women and their unborn thing, talking about the National March for Life the world. Bottom: justed to the pandemic in their shared his story of entering Amend said with the pandem- E-mail: [email protected] children.” care of vulnerable wom- will be held in Wash- COVID precautions Corrine community. Saint Ann. ic guidelines in place and vac- Mailing Address: David McHugh said as en and their children. We ington D.C. This year’s will be followed at each Sardis (left) Leonora Stramski, resident “I lived alone for three years cines becoming available soon, things progressed, the and Berna- P.O. Box 32180 want to walk with them theme – “Together event. of Independent Living, said, after retiring. One evening, I fell Saint Ann is working to provide local march turned into through that.” Strong: Life Unites!” – is To reserve a pro-life dette Stan- “I was tired of having to make in my house and couldn’t get up! visits for future residents and Oklahoma City, OK 73123 something more signif- The Oklahoma March expected to draw hun- service or ministry spot gl. Photos decisions about the upkeep I spent the whole night on the their families with the goal of provided. icant. The march has for Life is accepting dreds of thousands to at the rally or for more of my home, so I investigated floor. I knew then that I could bringing in more residents. Visit us online at combined with groups applications for ministry the National Mall, all information, visit re- soonercatholic.org from Tulsa as well as and supportive services marching in solidarity to [email protected]. around the state to make booths for the rally. Capitol Hill. Eliana Tedrow is a Visit the archdiocesan website the event one of the new- The goal is to help raise The day’s purpose freelance writer for the continued from page 1 disasters like storms and at archokc.org est, most exciting public awareness of the sup- commemorates the Sooner Catholic. fires, Flannery said. resist seeking help because they Although Catholic are sure someone else has a greater Charities had to scale The Sooner Catholic need. One man recently reached back its Christmas pro- (USPS 066-910) is published out to the organization only after gram, the organization biweekly except for once in From the Archives … he depleted his savings and turned was able to provide gifts January and July by the A photo series from George Rigazzi, archdiocesan archivist to payday loans. for 241 children from Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. As of Oct. 14, Catholic Charities refugee resettlement fam- ames Arthur Garvey was fices) to be a of a parish, had provided more than $93,000 ilies and other lower-in- The newspaper is not responsible born on Dec. 19, 1897, in and Holy Angels in Oklahoma in COVID-19 assistance across come families, she said. “It’s such a blessing for unsolicited material. either Atchison, Kan., or City was erected in 1926. Obvi- the archdiocese. Its staff also has J helped distribute nearly $500,000 to work here,” Flannery Copyright © 2020 Sooner Catholic Fargo, N.D., depending on which ously, a gifted priest, he became source someone chooses to be- the founding pastor as he was said. “As great as lieve. Regardless of the location beginning to develop the Associ- the need is, I’m Subscription rate: $25 per year of his nativity, he was raised in ated Catholic Charities program. thankful every day for all who are not members of the El Reno and, thus, firmly rooted Father Garvey (later monsignor to be here.” Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. in the Oklahoma soil. in 1944) began a program to ful- End-of-life care Parish priests also Periodical postage paid at Ordained a priest in 1918 by ly develop services based on the For assistance related to setbacks, Bishop Meerschaert, he began have had to make Oklahoma City, OK 73125. social teachings of the Catholic needs or loss during the COVID-19 his career in the normal fashion faith. He began in earnest by many adjustments. being named an assistant pastor starting an independent infant pandemic, contact Catholic Charities “We’ll just keep POSTMASTER: Send address of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City: Oklahoma City residents wait outside Catholic Charities for gift cards to assist people at Bartlesville and later Enid care center in 1927 that later doing our best to affected by the October ice storm. The weather disaster compounded the need resulting changes to the Sooner Catholic, (the term associate pastor wasn’t morphed into Our Lady of Victo- catholiccharitiesok.org respond and move from the pandemic. Photo provided. P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, used until the 1960s). In 1920, ry Nursery and Maternity Clinic Fr. James Arthur Garvey (405) 523-3000, (800) 375-8514 forward,” said Fa- OK 73123. he was named pastor of Duncan in 1937. ther Joseph Irwin, into the hospitals, while others are cently prayed with a family outside and served there until his ap- The pressing need for senior effort to further the activities vicar for priests for temporarily unable to go because pointment as the newly created care was met with Saint Vin- of the Catholic Charities in the the archdiocese and pastor at a patient’s room and gave an apos- they have been exposed to or con- superintendent of Associated cent’s Home (1946) and Saint diocese.” in federal coronavirus relief funds Saint Joseph Catholic Church in tolic pardon through the window. to Oklahomans in need of rent and tracted the virus, he said. Catholic Charities in 1926. Bish- Ann’s Home (1950), which he That same article stated beau- Norman. “It’s a tough time. We’re trying to op Kelley sought a more unified did not live to see. His health utility assistance. He said he was apprehensive tifully: “During the 23 years that Father Irwin asked people pray do the best we can and manage a effort as diocesan charities con- began to fail as he suffered his “The need is great. I don’t think it the first time he went to anoint a he served as superintendent of for their even more than in situation that’s difficult,” he said. sisted of Saint Joseph’s Orphan- first heart attack in 1948. The will be improving for a bit,” Flan- COVID-19 patient who was dying. Catholic Charities, his zeal for the past as they tackle the chal- “It brings a weariness to everyone.” age (greatly expanded during Southwest Courier reported nery said. “Every time we think lenges of ministering to the faithful, “There was a sense of fear, but the unfortunates was a flaming Father Irwin said a lot of people monsignor’s tenure) dedicated in in his obituary: “Following his we’ve turned a corner there’s a including the dying. also a real desire to risk that for torch that ultimately consumed are praying earnestly for the light October of 1912, and a few cot- release (from the hospital), he spike (in COVID-19 cases).” Calls for end-of-life hospital visits that person,” he said. “We want to him.” at the end of the tunnel. tages for the aged as well plunged once again into the She hopes the federal government and sacraments have been coming love and serve people to the best of Monsignor Garvey left this life “Advent is a great time to do as a nursery for infants. work of Catholic Charities with will extend the deadline to apply for in since early in the pandemic, he our ability.” Bishop Kelley want- undiminished fervor, expending on Nov. 30, 1949, as a faithful federal funds already allocated and said. Each hospital has its own proce- that,” he said. “There is a weariness ed his priests (even his strength and his tremendous servant and champion of the will provide additional funds. He put out a message for volun- dures. Some only allow chaplains but also there is a hope because we The Sooner Catholic those in diocesan of- nervous energy in unceasing poor. The pandemic response efforts teers and formed a list of priests already on their staff into patients’ trust in the Lord. It helps to know is supported through the come on top of the usual long-term who are willing to go where they rooms or no one at all. that God is there for us.” Annual Catholic Appeal and Sooner K.S. McNutt is a freelance writer Catholic Communications Appeal. ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY ARCHIVES recovery work Catholic Charities are needed. Some priests are im- “It’s sad when the family can’t go does to assist people affected by munocompromised and cannot go in there,” Father Irwin said. He re- for the Sooner Catholic. 6 December 20, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic December 20, 2020 7 What to know when returning to Mass at Christmas Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma awards

By Josh Noem It’s not about you (no offense) ingful comes about in our lives. We can’t build Grotto Whenever we’re in a public space with a deep friendships overnight. Adopting a diet and college scholarships group of people, we’re almost always there exercise routine will change our bodies, but it You’re home for the holidays, and it’s Christ- to be entertained – like at a movie theater or takes weeks. mas Eve. The stockings are hung by the chim- sporting event. If I take that same expecta- This is the kind of change that happens at Scholarship application period opens Jan. 15, closes March 7 ney with care, but before you dive into the egg- tion to church, though, the elderly man with a Mass. The whole point is that we do it repeat- nog and start exchanging gifts, everyone hops squealing hearing aid will get on my nerves real edly, over and over. Don’t expect to have a life Each year since 1965, the Catholic Founda- Mary Catholic Church with his family. He scholarship because it fills gaps where other into the minivan and heads off to church. fast, just like the restless toddler doing parkour conversion at midnight Mass on Christmas tion of Oklahoma has awarded college schol- attended school through the home-school scholarships can’t. If it has been a while since you’ve been to in the pew ahead of me. Eve (it might be a good place to start, though!). arships to deserving young men and women program at Saint Damien Catholic Church in Dominick Denney church, you might be feeling nervous about Mass isn’t intended to entertain us. It’s not Those who make Mass a weekly habit are seek- throughout the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Edmond, and later attended and graduated In 2018, Dominick Denney received the fitting in. Or maybe you’re just tagging along be- even necessarily intended to make us feel good ing degrees of change that, over time, allow us From its humble beginnings of just two $500 from Mount Saint Mary Catholic High School. Amelia P. Davis and Elizabeth J. Davis Memo- cause it’s just one of those family traditions. In (though it’s nice that it does sometimes). The to better recognize and respond to God’s grace. scholarships, this year the foundation will Staudt suggests applying for niche scholar- rial Scholarship. The scholarship was created either case, you’re not alone. Any pastor will tell purpose of Mass is to bring us into communion The writer Flannery O’Connor once said, “All award more than $100,000 in college schol- ships like the foundation scholarship since not by the Lawrence’s to benefit students at Saint you that the Masses around Christmas bring in with one another and with God, which is a re- human nature vigorously resists grace because arships to 77 students. The scholarships are everyone qualifies. Gregory the Great or a Catholic church in the lots of newcomers – family, friends, even folks ality much deeper than emotion. grace changes us and the change is painful.” based on scholastic achievement, service to Taylor Akin geographic off the street who want to experience something Catholics participate at Mass as a way to do God wants to make us into something new, but Church and community and financial need. Taylor Akin from Purcell is a sophomore at areas of Catholic Foundation deeper than the sparkling lights at the mall. something together with people, and the more that’s not an invitation that’s easy to accept. The scholarships are awarded from several en- Princeton University and received a Catholic Enid, El dowed funds that were specifically established Foundation scholarship in 2019. He was able of Oklahoma Reno or Here are three things that might help you different we all are, the better we express unity. Going to Mass (even better, regularly) puts us in for college scholarships. to spend one semester at Princeton before Okarche. unlock what’s going on and maybe discover It’s about change the way of God’s grace, where we can’t avoid it. Staudt, COVID-19 Denney, something new. Here’s what Mass is for: it’s geared to effect Just remember: the change isn’t all pain College Scholarships Taylor Akin and shut down Program who was We’re all sinners change – that’s the whole point. Catholics are – the whole point of our faith is that there’s Dominick Denney the school. Apply Jan. 15-March 7 a parish- You might feel slightly out of place. They all at Mass because bread and wine are changed something new on the other side of the cross. all received scholar- Akin is cfook.org/grants-awards ioner at know what they are supposed to be doing, you into Jesus’ body and blood, which feeds us. Catholics have a lot of traditions, and they ships through the majoring in Saint think – I’m already behind. At Mass, don’t look But, that’s not all. We’re changed, too, and all come together at Mass. All of that might Catholic Founda- computer Francis around and assume that everyone is there be- in no less a dramatic fashion. No one goes to be rusty for you, but that’s okay – just follow tion of Oklahoma. science with Xavier cause they’re holy and you’re not. church who isn’t interested in changing their along the best you can. The ushers won’t yank Noah Staudt a minor in Catholic Church in Enid, is a junior studying The only reason we’re all there is because we lives and becoming a better person – the per- you out of the pew for saying the wrong thing. Noah Staudt was music and philosophy at Conception Seminary College in realize we’re not holy and we need help. No one son God created us to be. You can trust that everyone around you is a 2017 recipient of plans to do Missouri. He described his time at seminary has it figured out. You’re not behind or out of The thing about this kind of change is that glad you’re there, whether or not you put any- a Catholic Founda- software as typical plus time for regular prayers and place. Know that you belong there. And, if you it takes a long time. It happens incrementally. thing in the collection basket. We’re all there to tion of Oklahoma development rigorous formation provided by professors and keep coming, you’ll see personalities start to That’s a tough pill to swallow in this day and be part of a people walking toward God’s table scholarship and is after college. Benedictine monks on campus. There are five emerge. More and more, you’ll find that you age when a click can have anything delivered together. And that body is not the same with- currently a senior Noah Staudt Taylor Akin Dominick Denney For fun, seminarians from the archdiocese in the pro- have a spot there, too. to our doorsteps, but it’s how anything mean- out you. at Oklahoma State Akin, his gram. University. He is brother and While the archdiocese pays his seminary working to earn double degrees in aerospace dad build dragsters and race them around tuition, Denney is responsible for many college continued from page 3 praying for the Holy Father’s inten- engineering and mechanical engineering. Al- their farm where they raise horses. In addition, expenses, including room and board. The Cath- tions. Dcn. Armando Cruz-Rodz though the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted Taylor is an exceptional bassoonist and saxo- olic Foundation scholarship is allowing him to However, the decree also highlighted his internship with Pratt and Whitney, Staudt phonist. Due to his talent, Taylor was featured focus on studies and formation and not worry protecting Christ from the threat several ways to obtain the indulgence Deacon Armando Luis Cruz-Rodz passed away Nov. 25 in Ed- already has secured a full-time upon grad- in a series, “Where Music Lives” produced by about paying off loans in the future. He urged posed by King Herod. uation. Kevin Olusola, best known as the beatboxer of future applicants to apply early knowing the throughout the year, including to mond at age 58. “The Holy Family had to face con- A Guthrie resident and one of six children, the Grammy winning vocal group Pentatonix. time demands involved in submitting multiple those who “meditate on the prayer of He was born April 14, 1962, to Luis Angel Cruz-Velez and Blanca crete problems like every other family, Lydia Rodriguez-Figueroa in Lares, Puerto Rico. He earned a bach- Staudt attends Mass every weekend at Saint Akin said he is grateful for the foundation applications. the ‘Our Father’ for at least 30 min- like so many of our migrant brothers elor’s degree in microbiology from the University of Puerto Rico. utes or take part in a spiritual retreat and sisters who, today, too, risk their He loved learning so much he earned several more degrees in art, of at least one day that includes a lives to escape misfortune and hunger. theology and engineering. Fr. Alexander Kroll celebrated a Rorate Caeli Mass at St. Cath- meditation on St. Joseph.” In this regard, I consider Saint Joseph He was the S.T.E.M. dean of Oklahoma olic Church on the Feast of the Dec. 8. The Mass is a tra- the special patron of all those forced As a “just man,” the document con- State University-Oklahoma City for several ditional Advent devotion where the Mass is illumined only by candlelight. The Mass to leave their native lands because of tinued, who guarded “the intimate se- years and was a professor of chemistry. takes its title, Rorate Caeli, from the first words of the Entrance Antiphon, which war, hatred, persecution and poverty,” cret that lies at the bottom of the heart Cruz-Rodz served as a deacon at Holy An- are from 45:8: “Rorate, caeli, desuper, et nubes pluant justum, aperiatur the pope said. and soul,” Saint Joseph practiced the gels Catholic Church in Oklahoma City and terra, et germinet Salvatorem.” The music is somber and mostly chanted to mimic the play of the candles. As a carpenter who earned “an prior to that as a deacon at Epiphany of The virtue of justice in “full adherence The Mass is offered Ad Orientem, meaning the priest and the faithful face the al- honest living to provide for his family,” to the divine law, which is the law of Lord Catholic Church in Oklahoma City. tar together. The priest leads a procession of the faithful toward the light of Christ, Christ’s earthly guardian is also an mercy.” As a deacon, he also served the Byzantine toward the . Photo provided. example for both workers and those “Therefore, those who, following the Catholic Community of Oklahoma City and seeking employment and the right to a example of Saint Joseph, will perform the Holy Family Theosis retreats (similar life of dignity for themselves and their to Cursillo). He traveled with Father Phil Dcn. Armando a corporal or spiritual work of mercy, families. Seeton to visit isolated families around Cruz-Rodz will also be able to obtain the gift of “In our own day, when employment Oklahoma once or twice a year. the plenary indulgence,” it said. has once more become a burning He taught Spanish for Putnam City Public Schools during the day social issue, and unemployment at Indulgences will also be granted to and served as adjunct professor at night. He also taught at Tulakes, times reaches record levels even in families and engaged couples who Windsor Hills, DD Kirkland and Coronado Heights elementary nations that for decades have enjoyed recite the rosary together and thus schools. He was known for his basso profundo voice in chanting his a certain degree of prosperity, there imitate the “same climate of commu- parts of the liturgy and he could keep up with any Russian deacon. is a renewed need to appreciate the nion, love and prayer lived in the Holy He loved the Eastern churches and his office at OSU-OKC had many importance of dignified work, of which Family.” icons. Saint Joseph is an exemplary patron,” Other acts of devotion include Cruz-Rodz was preceded in death by his parents and two broth- he said. entrusting one’s daily activities and ers, Luis Angel Jr. and William Nelson. He is survived by his son, The Apostolic Penitentiary, a Vatican prayers for dignified employment to Derrick Cruz-Rodz and his wife Cheryl Lynn; grandchildren, D.W., Ayla, Arley and one on the way; one brother, Juan “Tony” Cruz-Ro- tribunal that deals with matters of Saint Joseph, reciting the litany or any driquez; nieces, Maiyiomi Rivera, Yomara Cruz-Torres, Blanca conscience, also issued a decree Dec. “legitimately approved” prayer to Saint Cruz-Torres and Clarixa Cruz-Torres; great-nieces and nephews, 8 stating that plenary indulgences Joseph. will be granted to Catholics not only Mia, Zamaya, , Cynthea, Prince, Manny and Lirio Amiir. During this time of pandemic, the through prayer and penance, but also He also is survived by many beloved colleagues, parishioners and Apostolic Penitentiary also decreed through acts of justice, charity and friends. Armando was larger than life in both stature and heart with that special indulgences will be grant- piety dedicated to the foster father of a smile as bright as his spirit. He will be remembered as a loving, Jesus. ed to the elderly, the sick and all those faithful and self-giving deacon of the Church. Among the conditions for receiving who “for legitimate reasons are pre- A prayer service was held Dec. 2 at Epiphany. A Mass of Chris- an indulgence are a spirit detached vented from leaving their home” by tian Burial was celebrated Dec. 3 at Saint John the Baptist Catholic from sin, receiving sacramental con- “reciting an act of piety in honor of St. Church. Memorial gifts can be made to Holy Angels Youth Ministry fession as soon as possible, receiving Joseph and committed to fulfilling the at 317 N. Blackwelder Ave., OKC 73106. Communion as soon as possible and conditions as soon as possible.” 8 December 20, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic December 20, 2020 9

St. Matthew Catholic Church celebrates 50 years in western Oklahoma

By Diane Clay Christ so others may recognize the savior. … May God pour out his downtown Oklahoma City. The Sooner Catholic abundant blessings on you, on your families, this parish and the arch- Saint Matthew Catholic Church was dedicated in December 1970 by diocese.” Bishop Victor J. Reed as an amalgamation of three area churches – Following Mass, Archbishop Coakley and Father Philip Louis, pastor, Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Elk City, Holy Family Catholic Church LK CITY – On a snowy December morning in far west- helped present the parish’s first Blessed Stanley Rother Award. The in Canute and Saint Francis Catholic Church in Scheidel. Some parish- ern Oklahoma, parishioners braved the elements to join award was given posthumously to Norma Hoffman, a long-time volun- ioners of parishes had a difficult time transitioning from their beloved Archbishop Coakley, priests and deacons to celebrate teer and parish leader who was parishes to a temporary location at Saint Matthew Catholic School the rich history of Saint Matthew Catholic Church. The a member of the Women’s Guild on the outskirts of Elk City. Mass marked the 50th anniversary of the founding of and was known for her service To read a letter from St. Matthew In November 1998, the archdiocese dedicated a permanent the parish in 1970. to those less fortunate, including Catholic Church parishioners, visit church building adjoining the school that included a daily Mass “This season is about God’s gift to us. Do we recognize Jesus in our serving the poor through the par- soonercatholic.org. chapel dedicated to Saint . midst?E Do we welcome him? Jesus blessed; Jesus sacrificed. It is our ish food pantry. Since then, the parish has thrived and is now home to more than responsibility to put prayer in our homes, in our families. The love and Joining archbishop and Fa- 300 families with a mission, Queen of All , in Sayre. hospitality in our homes will reflect the light of Christ,” Archbishop ther Louis at the celebration was To learn more about Saint Matthew Catholic Church or to visit, Archbishop Coakley celebrated Mass Dec. 13 at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Elk City for the parish’s 50th anniversary. Photos Diane Clay/Sooner Catholic. Coakley said during his homily. former pastor Father James Greiner and Deacon Paul Albert, a native go online to stmatthew.weconnect.com or on Facebook. “The mission of Saint Matthew parish is to reflect the light of Jesus of Elk City who now serves as deacon at Saint Joseph Old Cathedral in Diane Clay is editor of the Sooner Catholic.

continued from page 1 John Thomas attends Saint Robert Bellarm- said. “Little kids love seeing and hearing about “It is my hope that this custom will never be ine Catholic Church in Jones. Thomas said he baby Jesus.” lost and that, wherever it has fallen into dis- gospels of Matthew and Luke include the an- appreciates the beauty of the Nativity. A fellow parishioner, Glenn Nead, agreed. use, it can be rediscovered and revived.” Blessing of a gels, shepherds, camels, stable animals, Magi “I like to think (the Nativity scene) helps “I enjoy Nativity scenes,” he said. “They are Steve Gust is a freelance writer for the Sooner Christmas manger or and the Holy Family of the an oasis of calm in the rush and help Catholic. Blessed Mary, Saint bring devotion to the birth of our Lord nativity scene Joseph and the infant who humbled himself to save us.” Jesus. He wasn’t sure if Saint Robert’s God of every nation and Pope Francis weighed in would set up the beautiful scene this on the tradition this past year because of COVID, but many people, from the very year. families continued the tradition at the beginning of creation “The depiction of Jesus’ parish. you have made manifest birth is itself a simply and Deacon Paul Lewis of Holy Spirit your love: when our need joyful proclamation of the Catholic Church in Mustang said fam- for a Savior was great mystery of the incarnation ilies in the parish have outdoor scenes you sent your Son to be of the Son of God,” the and the church Nativity scene will be born of the Virgin Mary. Holy Father wrote. set up after the last Advent celebra- To our lives he brings Mary Jekel of Saint tion. joy and peace, On the recently concluded third John the Baptist Cath- justice, mercy and love. olic Church in Edmond Advent Sunday, Holy Spirit had an- fondly recalled the set she other special tradition. It’s called “the received many Christmas- blessing of the Bambinelli” as the baby Lord, es ago. Jekel’s husband, Jesus is called in Italy. Parishioners, bless all who look upon coincidentally, is named mostly children bring a replica baby this manger; may it Joseph. Jesus for the blessing. In years past, remind us of the humble “Joe’s mom and dad many children lovingly clutch their birth of Jesus, and raise Above: A Nativity scene from Ellen Menor of St. gave us one for our first baby Jesuses and take them to the Catholic Church in Norman. our thoughts to him, who anniversary,” she recalled. altar for the blessing. is God-with-us and Savior “It reminded us of what a The tradition of the Nativity had its Left: A Nativity scene from Maria Micaela Negrete. of all, and who lives and special gift God gave us, origin with Saint in reigns forever and ever. Far left: A Nativity scene at St. Catholic Jesus Christ our Savior.” the Italian town of Greccio during the Amen. After 30 years of wear and tear, they replaced remind people what the real reason for the sea- 13th century. Saint Francis’s idea has spread Church in Jones. Photos provided. it with an ornament of the Holy Family, now son is, especially this year. It will instill a spirit worldwide with millions of observances. Pope hanging on their tree. of peace and joy into people’s lives,” Thomas Francis remains a staunch advocate. 10 December 20, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic December 20, 2020 11 Making Sense of Bioethics Waiting for arrival of the King

Must Catholics refuse a COVID-19 vaccine Once upon a time, there was a beggar who joy, trumpets! Each time with greater intensity. what had would sit every day in the same place in the His heart was beating with happiness at the happened. Luis Soto city and ask for help from passersby. He nor- opportunity to finally be able to stand before She Assistant Executive mally would arrive very early in the morning made with cell line from abortion? the king and receive from him what everyone couldn’t Director of the and not leave until the sun went down. Some said he gave. Gold coins that could change his believe it. Secretariat for In the wake of announcements There is a problem that a cell line but was only 35 percent effective at days were better than others; sometimes he got life of poverty and bring a new life. A life that As he told Evangelization and from multiple pharmaceutical com- from a 1972 abortion was used to protecting from COVID-19, while the small coins and sometimes bigger and more would never be the same. her, he panies about safe and effective carry out some ancillary testing of second was more than 90 percent Father Tad valuable coins. Finally, the moment arrived. The king, in a pulled out COVID-19 vaccines, many are ex- those vaccines, but the fact that zero effective, but was manufactured us- Pacholczyk One day, he was told that the king of that beautiful golden carriage, passed in front of every- pressing ethical doubts about wheth- material derived from any cell line ing a cell line derived from an abor- National Catholic kingdom would pass precisely by the street him. The man jumped to his feet, stood in front thing he er it is OK to take these vaccines. from an abortion is present in these tion. In such a case, again, we could Bioethics Center where he sat. He had been through other of the carriage and held out his hand asking carried in his pockets, including the few coins Do Catholics have a moral duty to vaccines – that is to say inside the choose the significantly more effective streets before but had never been through this for money. To his surprise, the king ordered he had collected that day. As he threw them on decline an inoculation if it was un- syringe that actually jabs the patient version for the serious reason of dan- one. He was excited because the king had a everyone to stop. Slowly got out of his vehicle the table, he noticed that one of them shone in ethically produced using a cell line – is sufficient in the minds of most ger to our health. reputation for being very generous. He walked and approached the poor man. He could hear a special way. It was a gold coin. It was exactly that came from an abortion? to assuage any concern over using Relying on cell lines from abortions absolves or diminishes the serious with a bag full of gold coins tied around his the gold coins in a bag in his waist. At last, the the same coin he had given the king. The short answer is “no.” This has them, even if problematic laboratory to manufacture a COVID-19 vaccine wrongdoing of those who used cell waist. Precisely to help the poor and needy. king stood in front of him. The man wept inconsolably. If I had only giv- been discussed and explained in sev- testing may have taken place along provokes strong moral objections and lines from abortions to make vac- eral magisterial Church documents The night before, he told his wife that the However, it wasn’t what he expected. The en him the bigger coin … Or better yet. If I had the way. some can and will refuse the vaccines cines in the first place. in recent years. next day would be very special. That day his king, instead of giving him a coin, stretched given him all my coins. Any time we decide to receive an In 2008, for example, the Congre- poverty would end. The king would pass by out his hand to him, to the beggar, to the poor, My brothers and sisters. Something like this gation for the Doctrine of the Faith unethically produced vaccine, more- where he was going to be, he would get out of so that he would be the one to give a coin to happens with Advent and Christmas. The Lord reminded us in the Instruction “Dig- over, we should push back. We need his carriage and give him a big gold coin as the king. He turned around in amazement. He comes and will pass us. We the needy, the ones nitas Personae” that: to do our part in applying pressure soon as he asked for it. The next day, he got slowly reached into his pocket. He began to who beg for love, truth, salvation. In Advent, “Grave reasons may be morally on the manufacturer, perhaps by up earlier than ever. Prepared his blankets, feel the different coins he was carrying. Some we await his coming with eagerness and joy. proportionate to justify the use of sending an e-mail indicating our ob- his small container for coins. He hurried to his were bigger than others, and he thought: “No But, in passing, he will ask us what we have such ‘biological material.’ Thus, for jection to the fact that their vaccine place. He didn’t want anyone else to get there way will I give him a big coin. He has many. for him. Traditionally Christmas is the time to example, danger to the health of chil- was produced using ethically con- before him. He sat impatiently and waited. He doesn’t need my coins. If I have to give him give. I hope that this Christmas, you will be the dren could permit parents to use a troversial cell sources, and request- The hours passed and the king seemed not one, it will be the smallest of all.” one giving to the Lord. Give him a heart with vaccine that was developed using cell ing that they reformulate it using to arrive. But, his joy grew with every minute. And so, he did, he took out of his pocket the a deep faith in him. Consecrate your family to lines of illicit origin, while keeping in His waiting was a joyous waiting. A waiting he smallest possible coin and put it in the king’s him, your job, your whole life to him. mind that everyone has the duty to alternative, non-abortion-related cell knew could transform his life forever. It was a hand. The king looked at it, closed his hand make known their disagreement and sources. Ultimately, whatever we offer him, the Lord to ask that their health care system Alternatively, we might write a waiting for a coming that he knew would bring and got into his carriage, to order the caravan will turn it into gold. Hopefully, you decide not make other types of vaccines avail- letter to the editor of our local paper him gifts, blessings and a new life. The king to continue. to give him the smallest coin. The least of the able.” pointing out the injustice of being would pass in front of him. And, he was ready The man stayed sad and disappointed. Not hours in the middle of your celebrations. The to make the most out of the opportunity. only had the king not given him a coin, but he least time possible. Hopefully, you decide to For a serious reason, therefore, morally coerced to rely on these cell Around Noon, the commotion of the people had taken away what little he had. He gathered give him a lot. I hope you decide to give it all. Catholics may receive a COVID-19 sources or take other steps to edu- vaccine having an association with made it clear that the king was walking toward up his things and went home angry. Upon arriv- God is never outdone in generosity, and he cate and inform others. abortion, and a serious reason could the place where he was. Songs, dances, parties, ing at his humble home, he began to tell his wife will turn it into gold. include a threat to one’s health and Such efforts help expand public wellbeing. Those who are elderly or awareness of the problem and apply who face co-morbidities like diabetes, real pressure for change. Such efforts obesity or other significant health can be more effective (and require Jobs Box conditions are among the highest more authentic determination on Organist/choir director - Duncan Theology teacher - OKC parish information and updates to Classroom substitutes - OKC risk groups for adverse outcomes our part) than merely “digging in our Assumption Catholic Church Sacred Heart Catholic School in the parish community. Experience The Catholic School of St. Eu- from infection and would clearly have heels” or “taking a stand” and refus- in Duncan is seeking a part-time Oklahoma City seeks a part-time in basic graphic design and social gene is seeking applicants for an a serious reason. ing to get vaccinated, which has the Included below is information organist/choir director. Must theology teacher for grades 6-8, be- media is preferred. Bilingual in En- on-call substitute list. Teaching negative effect of subjecting us, and comparing some of the COVID-19 successfully pass the Safe En- ginning Jan. 4. Candidates must be glish and Spanish. Send resume to experience not required. Must pass vaccine candidates that may become others around us, to heightened risk vironment training, play a pipe practicing Catholics in good stand- [email protected]. background check and have Safe available in the U.S. in terms of their from various diseases. organ, direct choir and prepare ing. Candidates with a theology Environment training (or be willing association with abortion-derived If we end up facing a choice among on these grounds. While it is too early to know which service music. Salary commensu- background, missionary experience Substitute teachers - OKC to complete). Fill out application at cell lines, helpfully collated by the multiple COVID-19 vaccines of While it is a personal decision of COVID-19 vaccines will end up rate with experience. Send resume or previous catechist certifications Bishop McGuinness Catholic archokc.org/careers and at jobs@ Charlotte Lozier Institute and alpha- similar or equal safety and efficacy, conscience as to whether to accept becoming available in the United and contact information to rev.p. are preferred. Sacred Heart middle High School is looking for substi- steugeneschool.org. as appears likely, it will clearly be a vaccine, it is important to be clear betically arranged: States, the pandemic is certain to [email protected]. school currently teaches in a block tute teachers. E-mail cover letter preferable to choose alternatives with that the Church does not require us Vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer elevate the profile of abortion-related schedule, so the teaching position and resume, with the subject line are likely to be among the first to a better ethical profile, i.e., those not to decline it on such grounds in the ethical concerns among the public to Youth evangelization alternates between days of the Substitute Teacher to bishop@ To see more job openings, go on- receive emergency approval in the associated with, or less associated face of serious reasons as in the sit- coordinator - Mustang week. Applications at archokc.org/ with, material derived from abortions. a degree not previously seen, offering bmchs.org. line to archokc.org/jobs-box. and do not rely on cell uation of an elderly person or some- Holy Spirit Catholic Church in careers. Contact Diane Floyd or Suppose, however, that two new one with multiple health issues who a unique opportunity to push for the lines from abortions in the manufac- Mustang is seeking a coordinator Allyson Helm at (405) 634-5673 or vaccines both appeared to be safe faces significant risks if they were to elimination of these cell lines from turing process. As such, they appear of Youth and Young Adult Evange- [email protected] during clinical trials. The first vac- contract COVID-19. future biomedical research and phar- to be good candidates for Catholics lization to lead efforts to evangelize cine had no association with abortion This fact, of course, in no way to use. maceutical development projects. and catechize youth in grades 6-12 Special education teacher - OKC and their families as well as the Christ the King Catholic School young adults of the parish com- is looking for an educator to work munity. Visit holyspiritmustang. with students in the Supplemental Book review: “Why believe? Answers to life’s questions” org or contact Dcn. Paul Lewis at Opportunities for Academic Readi- (405) 376-9435. ness program. A bachelor’s degree in education and a special educa- By Br. Benet Exton, O.S.B. long curriculum in Catholic apologetics sexuality, life issues, Catholic tion certification is required. Send The Sooner Catholic produced by the Augustine Institute in social teaching, suffering, death Youth evangelization coordinator - Norman resume and cover letter to Amy Colorado in partnership with the Diocese and the afterlife. St. Joseph Catholic Church in Feighny, Christ the King Catholic of Rockville Centre, N.Y.” This set is not for the general This is a two-volume set on Catholic Church Norman is seeking a coordinator of School, 1905 Elmhurst Ave., OKC “The purpose of the set is to provide reader. The website at Augustine teaching on morality for seniors in high school. Youth and Young Adult Evangeliza- 73120; [email protected]. high school seniors information to know Institute is a great addition to tion to coordinate efforts to evange- Download teacher application There are 30 chapters all their Catholic faith deeper and to be able the set with its videos and other lize and catechize youth in grades packet at archokc.org/careers. together with 15 chapters to share it effectively.” materials available. This set also 6-12 and their families as well as per volume. There also are Volume one discusses who and what we could be used by college students the young adults of the parish com- Communications coordinator - 60 short-form videos that are, science and reason, God’s existence, and other adults curious about munity. Experience in catechetical Norman go with the chapters that creation, scripture, the Eucharist, and Catholic morality. leadership preferred, concern for St. Joseph Catholic Church in are found on the website other topics. There are sidebars, color and black The topics are thought provoking and en- personal and spiritual growth, and Norman is looking for a part-time for Augustine Institute – and white illustrations, and at the end of each courages the reader to ponder the topics. able to communicate in both En- communications coordinator. This augustineinstitute.org. chapter are review questions, and a suggested Br. Benet Exton, O.S.B., Saint Gregory’s glish and Spanish. Send resumes person will assist staff and key vol- There also is a teacher’s manual available. book to read connected with the chapter’s topic. Abbey, Shawnee, is a freelance writer for the to [email protected]. unteers daily with distribution of According to the introduction this is a “year- Volume two discusses modern day morality like Sooner Catholic. 12 December 20, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic December 20, 2020 13

Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 Esperando la llegada del rey

Había una vez un mendigo que se espera gozosa. Una espera que mano a él, al mendigo, al pobre, Una vacuna segura y efectiva: La respuesta sentaba todos los días en el mismo sabía podía transformar su vida para que fuese él quien le diera lugar de la ciudad y pedía ayuda a para siempre. Era una espera de una moneda al rey. Volteó alrede- Luis Soto Subdirector los transeúntes. Llegaba muy tem- una venida que sabía le traería dor con asombro. Los soldados le a nuestra oración Ejecutivo del prano y no se iba hasta que caía dones, bendiciones, regalos y una hicieron gestos para que entend- Secretariado de el sol. Algunos días eran mejores nueva vida. El rey, pasaría frente a iera que debía obedecer. Lenta- Evangelización y que otros, a veces le daban mone- él. Y él estaba listo para aprovechar mente metió su mano en la bolsa El tiempo de Adviento es un tiempo de gente y da el conocimiento y la sabiduría a es probable que Catequesis preparación para la venida del Señor. Viene los que buscan la verdad. no tengamos das pequeñas y, a veces, unas mas al máximo la oportunidad. del pantalón. Comenzó a sentir a nosotros en la historia, en el misterio y en La ciencia misma es un regalo de Dios. Es la posibilidad grandes y de más valor. Alrededor del mediodía, el al- las diferentes monedas que traía. majestad. un camino (aunque no el único camino) ha- de elegir. Las Un día le dijeron que el rey de boroto de la gente le hizo ver con Había unas más grandes que otras Reconocemos su venida histórica cuando cia la verdad. No existe contradicción entre vacunas serán aquel reino pasaría precisamente claridad que el rey se encaminaba y pensó: “de ninguna manera le le hubiera dado la moneda más celebramos la Navidad, es decir, el nacimien- la ciencia y la fe. La verdad es solo una. Sin distribuidas Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley por la calle donde él acostumbraba hacia el lugar donde él estaba. Se daré una moneda grande. Él tiene grande… O mejor aún. Si le hubi- to de Jesús y todos los eventos alrededor de embargo, la manera como se aplica la ciencia regionalmente y a sentarse. Había pasado antes por escuchaban cantos, bailes, fiesta, muchas. No necesita de mis mone- era dado todas mis monedas … otras calles, pero nunca había pas- jubilo, trompetas. Cada vez con das. Si le tengo que dar una, será su nacimiento hace 2,000 años. Su venida requiere evaluación ética más profunda. la vacuna que esté disponible en nuestra far- Mis hermanos y hermanas. Algo ado por esta. Se emocionó, porque mayor intensidad. Su corazón pal- la más pequeña de todas.” así sucede con el Adviento. El en majestad se llevará a cabo al final de Ciertamente le damos gracias a Dios por macia local podría ser solo una, sin darnos el rey tenía la fama de ser muy pitaba de felicidad por la oportuni- Y así lo hizo, sacó de su bolsa Señor viene y va a pasar junto a los tiempos, cuando regrese en gloria para este descubrimiento científico que nos ofrece la oportunidad de elegir. generoso. Caminaba con una bolsa dad de por fin poder estar frente la moneda más pequeña posible y nosotros. Nosotros los necesitados, juzgar a los vivos y a los muertos. Su venida una luz brillante en medio de la oscuridad, Dada la seriedad de la crisis de salud llena de monedas de oro amarrada al rey y recibir de él lo que todo el la puso en la mano del rey. Este los que mendigamos amor, verdad, en el misterio nos hace reconocerlo en todas el miedo y la inseguridad. Pero el descu- publica y el nivel tan remoto de cooperación a la cintura. Precisamente para mundo decía que daba. Monedas la miró, cerró su mano y se subió salvación. En el adviento lo espe- las maneras en que viene a nosotros en me- brimiento de esta vacuna contra el COVID con el aborto por haber usado líneas de célu- ayudar a los pobres y necesitados. de oro que podrían cambiar su a su carruaje, para ordenar que ramos con ansía y alegría. Pero al dio de los otros dos “advientos”, por ejemplo, trae consigo otras preguntas. Aun cuando la las fetales que se utilizaron en una vacuna La noche anterior, le dijo a su vida de pobreza e invitarlo a una siguiera la caravana. pasar, nos preguntará que tene- por medio de su palabra y los sacramentos; FDA apruebe estas vacunas clasificándolas hace decenas de años, la Congregación para esposa que el día siguiente sería nueva vida. Una vida que no sería Ahí se quedo el pobre hombre. mos para Él. Qué le vamos a dar y en los sucesos del día a día que nos mues- como seguras y eficaces, debemos pregun- la Doctrina de la Fe del Vaticano, así como la muy especial. Ese día su pobre- la misma jamás. Triste y decepcionado. No solo no nosotros a Él. tran su sabiduría y providencia amorosa en tarnos si han sido desarrolladas de manera Academia Pontificia para la Vida y el mismo za terminaría. El rey pasaría por Por fin se llegó el momento. El le había dado el rey una moneda a Tradicionalmente en Navidad nuestras vidas. ética. Muchas veces, debemos preguntarnos presidente del Comité de Doctrina y Activi- donde él iba a estar, seguramente rey, en un carruaje dorado y her- él, sino que le había quitado de lo es tiempo de dar. Ojalá que esta La fe nos ayuda a discernir la venida del si han sido desarrolladas usando células de dades Pro-Vida de la Conferencia de Obispos se bajaría de su carruaje y le daría moso, pasaba frente a él. Se puso poco que tenía. Recogió sus cosas Navidad, seas tú el que le regale Señor y la presencia de su gracia en eventos bebés abortados. Y, si fue así, preguntarnos Católicos de los Estados Unidos, han afir- una moneda grande de oro en de pie de un salto, se paro frente y se fue enfadado a casa. Al llegar al Señor. Le regales un corazón ordinarios. si podemos usarlas. mado claramente que no existe culpabilidad cuanto se la pidiera. al carruaje y extendió su mano a su humilde vivienda, le comenzó con una fe profunda en Él. Le Mientras escribo esta columna, la FDA ha Hay mucha confusión y desinformación moral en el uso de vacunas comprometidas, Al día siguiente, se levantó mas pidiéndole que le diera una limos- a contar a su mujer lo que había consagres tu familia, tu trabajo, aprobado la primera vacuna contra el COVID que circula sobre estas preguntas. Las vacu- sobretodo cuando no existe otra opción temprano que nunca. Preparó sus na. Para su sorpresa, el rey dio un pasado. Ella no podía creerlo. tu vida entera. A final de cuentas, elaborada por Pfizer, y está comenzando su nas de Pfizer y Moderna son completamente disponible de recibir una vacuna en el tiem- cobijas, su pequeño recipiente grito y ordenó que se detuvieran Mientras le contaba, sacó todo todo lo que le ofrezcamos, el Señor distribución en todos los 50 estados. La va- sintéticas. Ninguna de ellas usó líneas celu- po indicado, y considerando que habría un para recibir las limosnas y dona- todos. De manera lenta se bajó de lo que llevaba en sus bolsillos, nos lo convertirá en oro. Ojalá cunación ha comenzado. Una segunda apro- lares originadas en tejidos fetales adquiri- grave riesgo para nuestra salud y la de las ciones. Se apresuró a llegar a su su vehículo y se acercó al pobre incluyendo las pocas monedas que decidas no darle la moneda más bación para la vacuna de Moderna se espera dos por medio de abortos para producir las personas que nos rodean, si no la recibimos. lugar. No quería que nadie más se hombre. En su cintura sonaban había juntado ese día. Al tirarlas pequeña. El menor de los recuer- que llegue en los próximos días. De manera vacunas. De las muchas vacunas que siguen Esto no quiere decir que debemos bajar la lo ganara. A fin de cuentas, había las monedas de oro que llevaba en sobre la mesa, se dio cuenta que dos en medio de tus celebraciones. correcta se califica a estos eventos como un su proceso de aprobación por parte de la guardia cuando se trata de exigir vacunas sido suyo por muchos años. Se una bolsa de tela. Por fin lo tenía una de ellas brillaba de manera es- El menos tiempo posible. Ojalá de- notable logro científico, trayendo un rayo de FDA, podemos decir que estas dos han sido elaboradas éticamente y dejar de denunciar sentó impaciente y esperó. frente a sí. pecial. Era una moneda de oro. Y cidas darle mucho. Ojalá decidas era exactamente la misma moneda dárselo todo. esperanza a un mundo que ha sido devasta- elaboradas de manera ética. Una conexión nuestra desaprobación a vacunas que usan Las horas pasaban y el rey pare- Sin embargo, y a diferencia de cía no llegar. Pero su ansia crecía lo que esperaba. El rey, en lugar que le había dado al rey. El hom- Dios no se deja ganar en genero- do por el miedo, la enfermedad y la muerte muy remota con el aborto podría existir dado el aborto para producirse. cada minuto. Su espera era una de darle una moneda, le estiró la bre lloró desconsolado. Si tan solo sidad. Y te lo convertirá en oro. desde que comenzó esta pandemia global. que ambas vacunas utilizaron una línea de Cada persona debe tomar sus propias de- Las personas de fe reconocemos este even- células comprometidas en uno de sus ex- cisiones de salud en este tema. Ciertamente, to no solo como un maravilloso desarrollo ámenes de confirmación. Sin embargo, la los padres de familia deberán tomar deci- científico y tecnológico que tiene el poder conexión remota con el aborto es tan remota siones para toda la familia. Esto hace to- Fondo de Educación Seminarista Colecta Católica Anual de salvar vidas, sino como una respuesta a que no hace que la persona que reciba una davía más importante que tengamos acceso nuestras oraciones. Jesús es el Señor de la vacuna sea moralmente cómplice con el acto a información confiable sobre estas vacunas, historia. Él viene en nuestra ayuda. Sabe- del aborto. y no solo sobre sus riesgos y beneficios, sino mos que algunas veces el Señor trabaja por Ese pudiera no ser el caso con otras vacu- sobre las implicaciones éticas involucradas medios extraordinarios, como sucede con nas que están desarrollándose. Si tenemos la en su elaboración y uso. los milagros, pero la mayoría de las veces opción de elegir, deberíamos elegir la vacuna Yo, por mi parte, me formaré en la fila para el Señor trabaja a través de simples medios que no involucre una cooperación material recibir la vacuna contra el COVID tan pronto humanos. Ha hecho de este un mundo inteli- con el aborto, así sea remota. Sin embargo, como mi turno esté disponible.

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Speaker: would want to explore recruit- Calcutta, meeting at 10 a.m. Martin, (405) 635-5665, jm- OKC. was beatified in October. Dcn. Patrick ing members and publicizing 28 The Holy Innocents. at Holy Innocents’ conference [email protected]. Several times in the past three Lappert, plastic charitable opportunities. He room. Contact Toni Harrelson 16 Lay Missionaries of Charity, or four years, I approached the surgeon. Topic: took our conversation in a dif- 29 Fifth Day within the Octave of at (405) 694-1292, or toni- 10 The of the Lord. the lay order of the Mission- Knights with ideas to expand Transgender ferent direction. the Nativity of the Lord. [email protected]. aries of Charity of St. Teresa their presence on Oklahoma Issues/Chris- Catholic radio bridges a gap, 10 Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 of Calcutta, meeting at 10 tian Anthro- Catholic Radio. 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