Serving the People of the Archdiocese of City Volume 35, Number 5 * March 16, 2008 Cardinal: Worth Measured By How Great We Love , (Zenit.org). — The value of each of us will be determined by love, said the arch- priest of St. Peter’s Basilica to a gathering of young people in Rome. Cardinal said this during a at the San Lorenzo International Center. The center, which celebrated its 25th anniversary March 13, was inaugurated by John Paul II in 1983 and houses the first cross of the World Youth Days. The cardinal commented on the passage of the Gospel of Mark in which a scribe asks Jesus, which is the greatest commandment. “Like the scribe did,” he said, “so this after- noon we also ask Jesus, ‘Which is the first commandment? What matters most to God?’ “In God’s eyes we are worth as much as we love. This is a revolution. The world uses other valuation criteria. In God’s eyes there is only one value: love.” Cardinal Comastri added: “At the end of our lives, we will all be put in the scale of charity, and each one will be worth as much as they loved. “But why does only charity matter?” “The answer,” said the 64-year-old cardinal, “is once again the Christian revolu- tion: Because God is love. If you are in love, you have God with you, and if you have God with you, you are already in heaven. If, however, you are missing God, you don’t have anything.” Referring to the passage about the sinful woman who washes Jesus’ feet and dries them with her hair in the house of a well-known Pharisee, the archpriest of St. Peter’s said: “In that moment, this woman declares through her acts: I believe that you are love. I have love, I had not found it until today, but now that I’ve found you, I’ve understood that God is love. “And Jesus told the man who had invited him: Simon, you appear to be good, but your heart is made of ice, you are worthless in God’s eyes. Instead, this woman has understood it, she has found love. And so this woman is greater than you.” The cardinal asked the young people the following question: “We go to church, we listen to God’s word, we receive the Eucharist, but how often does charity enter into us? “In this time of Lent, we are invited to conversion; we all need to convert in order to Photo: AgnusImages.com accept the surprising news of the Gospel: Each of us is worth as much as we love.” Inside Heritage Room Sings Praises of Offers Look at Scholarship Roots of Begun By Catholic Faith Greg’s In Oklahoma 7 20 2 Sooner Catholic ● March 16, 2008

The Good News Sooner Catholic ... A Blessed Most Reverend Eusebius J. Beltran God so loved the world Christ, I wish to send you my very best personal greetings and wishes Archbishop of that He sent His Son Jesus for a very blessed and happy Holy May you Publisher to save us! Week and Easter celebration. I pray and your that the Good Lord who gave us new loved ones Ray Dyer Jesus loves us so much that He life through His passion, death and Editor gave Himself up for our salvation! resurrection will continue to bless us, enjoy a most Greater love than this, no one has, but to watch over us and to lead us safely blessed and that a man gives up His life for His to eternal life in heaven. Cara Koenig friend. And Jesus said: “You are My As your Archbishop, I sincerely happy Layout/Design/ friends if you keep My command- pray and joyfully exclaim, “May you Archbishop Easter Beltran Photographer ments.” and your loved ones enjoy a most My dear brothers and sisters in blessed and happy Easter.” Mauro Yanez Hispanic Editor Church Welcomes New Catholics at Easter Vigil Tens of thousands of people from candidates. Ammanda McCabe around the country will be received Most of those coming into the Staff into the at the Easter church through the RCIA program are Vigil, Holy Saturday, on March 22, adults, but in some instances, children 7501 Northwest Expressway through the Rite of Christian are part of both groups, usually as Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Called families enter the church together. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 catechumens, they will be baptized, It is estimated that more than a (405) 721-1810 Fax: (405) 721-5210 confirmed and receive Holy million infant will take place e-mail: [email protected] Communion on that day. In addition, in the U.S. during 2008. Mailing Address others known as candidates and who The Rite of Christian Initiation of P.O. Box 32180 already have a valid will be Adults is an ancient rite that was rein- admitted into full communion with stated after the Second Vatican Oklahoma City, OK 73123 the Catholic Church. Council and is the regular way for In our Archdiocese of Oklahoma adults to come into the Church. Visit us online through the City we will welcome almost 700 According to the latest annual Archdiocesan Web Page at people into the Church at the Easter figures from the Official Catholic www.catharchdioceseokc.org. Vigil. Catechumens coming into the Directory, almost 64,500 adults were Church here number 266, while 426 baptized in the church in the United The Sooner Catholic (USPS 066-910) is people from parishes across the arch- States last year, and almost 93,000 published biweekly except for once in July will enter the Church as came into full communion. Fr. Stephen Bird blessing the Easter fire. and twice in December by the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City.

No New List of Deadly Sins, Bishops Say The newspaper is not responsible for LONDON (Zenit.org) — Reports unsolicited material. that the Vatican has published a new “The story originated from an interview that list of the seven deadly sins of modern Copyright © 2008 Sooner Catholic times that includes littering and eco- Bishop Gianfranco Girotti gave to the nomic inequality is simply not true, L’Osservatore Romano in which he was questioned affirmed the episcopal conference of Subscription rate: $20 per year for all England and Wales. about new forms of social sins in this age of glob- who are not members of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. The conference released a state- alization.” Periodical postage paid at Oklahoma ment today clarifying that an inter- City, OK 73125. view published Sunday by POSTMASTER: Send address changes L’Osservatore Romano with Bishop a course that took place last week on “Above all in the area of bioethics, to the Sooner Catholic, P.O. Box Gianfranco Girotti, regent of the tribu- the “internal forum” — questions of in which we cannot fail to denounce 32180, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. nal of the , was conscience — organized by the tribu- certain violations of the fundamental misinterpreted in the media as an offi- nal of the Apostolic Penitentiary to rights of human nature, by way of cial Vatican update to the seven dead- strengthen the training of priests in experiments, genetic manipulation, ly sins, laid out by Pope Gregory the administering the sacrament of confes- the effects of which are difficult to pre- Great in the sixth century. sion. vent and control.” “The Vatican has not published a new list of seven deadly sins; this is not In the interview titled “Le Nuove “Another area, a social issue, is the a new Vatican edict,” said the confer- Forme del Peccato Sociale” (The New issue of drug use, which debilitates the ence. “The story originated from an Forms of Social Sin), journalist Nicola psyche and darkens the intelligence, interview that Bishop Gianfranco Gori asked the prelate what he leaving many youth outside the eccle- Girotti gave to the L’Osservatore thought are the new sins of the modern sial circuit.” era. Romano in which he was questioned The bishop also mentioned social The Sooner Catholic is about new forms of social sins in this Bishop Girotti responded: “There inequality, “by which the poor are get- supported through the age of globalization.” are various areas in which today we ting poorer and the rich are getting Archdiocesan Development Fund. The Vatican newspaper inter- can see sinful attitudes in relation to richer, feeding an unsustainable social viewed the bishop at the conclusion of individual and social rights. injustice,” and the “area of ecology.” March 16, 2008 ● Sooner Catholic 3

Actor to Discuss Death Penalty ABCs of a Charitable Gift Annuity OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the A Charitable Gift Annuity is a contractual agreement Death Penalty will hold its annual between a donor and the Catholic Foundation in which the dinner at the Conner Center, of Our Lady of Perpetual donor transfers assets in exchange for a promise of annuity Help, 3214 N. Lake Avenue on April payments for life. 12 at 6 p.m. The coalition is commit- ted to the abolition of the death By donating through a Charitable Gift Annuity, you: 1) penalty in Oklahoma. contract for a fixed payment for yourself, and 2) make a The keynote speaker will be Mike Farrell, who portrayed B.J. Hunnicutt gift to the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. If you itemize in M*A*S*H. Farrell, of Death deductions on your tax return, savings from the charitable Penalty Focus, is an active and deduction reduce the net cost of your gift to the Archdiocese. passionate opponent of the death penalty. Can a Charitable Gift Annuity work for you? After “I believe that no one should be executed, guilty or innocent,” he said. reviewing the chart below, contact the Catholic Foundation “There are appropriate sanctions that Mike Farrell for additional information on the mutual benefits of donat- protect society and punish wrong- at 6 p.m. with music and a cash bar. A ing through a Charitable Gift Annuity. doers without forcing us to stoop to fine arts show will feature Oklahoma the level of the least among us at his artists and a silent auction. For dona- worst moment.” Sample Rate Chart for a $10,000 Single Life Charitable Gift Annuity tions, contact Margaret at 842-3206 Farrell has recently authored a or e-mail [email protected]. Age of Annuitant 60 65 70 75 80 book, “Just Call Me Mike: A Journey Tickets are $35 per person and to Actor and Activist,” which will be $10 for students. All are invited. Annuity Rate 5.70% 6.00% 6.50% 7.10% 8.00% available for purchase during the Contact Jim or Tina McLemore at Annual Payment $570 $600 $650 $710 $800 reception. Farrell’s involvement stems 239-2454 for reservations. Tables are Charitable Deduction* $2,825 $3,335 $3,788 $4,319 $4,834 from his belief that being a responsi- $280 for a table of eight and addi- * Deductions vary with periodic changes in the IRS Discount Rate - Assumed Rate is 4.4%. ble citizen means being willing to see tional tables may be purchased for conditions improve for the ultimate $250 each. For more information, benefit of all. contact Becky VanPool, Catholic The event begins with a reception Charities, at 523-3009.

Workshop to Focus on Creation THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION 7501 Northwest Expressway of JustFaith Ministry Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73132 405-721-4115 Office - 405-721-4114 Fax OKLAHOMA CITY — An intro- The cost of the workshop is $10 E-mail: [email protected] ductory workshop on how to organize and includes lunch. Checks should be Web site: www.cfook.org a JustFaith program in parishes will made to the Oklahoma Conference of be held on Saturday, March 29, from Churches. Deadline is March 24. To 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Oklahoma register, call (405) 525-2928 or e-mail Investing in the Future of Our Faith Conference of Churches invites you [email protected] to this Saturday workshop to be held Presenter for the workshop will at the First Church of the Nazarene, be Jack Jezreel, a popular national 4400 N.W. Expressway, Oklahoma speaker and justice educator. Jezreel City. The church is approximately holds a master of divinity degree OKC Parish to Celebrate Divine Mercy one mile west of Hefner Parkway on from Notre Dame, spent six years in OKLAHOMA CITY — Divine lation of the Holy Spirit. In this way, NW Expressway, between Portland a Catholic Worker Community, and Mercy Sunday will be celebrated with they can foster a growing love for God and Meridian roads. has been involved with church-based a special prayer service at St. Francis and for their neighbor, and after they The workshop will introduce justice ministry for 25 years. He is of Assisi Parish. The prayer service have obtained God’s pardon, they in JustFaith, a program that empowers the author of JustFaith and serves will be from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on turn might be persuaded to show a people of faith to develop a passion as executive director of JustFaith Sunday, March 30. In addition to prompt pardon to their brothers and and thirst for God’s justice. “This Ministries. He received the presti- praying the Chaplet and the Rosary, sisters.” program has been offered in a hand- gious Harry Fagan Award in 2006 for there will be prayers for the canon- Those who are planning to fulfill ful of our parishes and is truly a his unique contributions to the ization of Father Stanley Rother, the requirements for this , faith enrichment experience,” said vision of social justice. He is married Blessed and Pope please plan to go to confession at one Becky VanPool, Parish Outreach and and has three daughters. John Paul II. of the many penance services that are Program Development Director for JustFaith is partnered with and There is a plenary indulgence already scheduled throughout the Catholic Charities. promoted by Bread for the World, a available for those celebrating this archdiocese. Our faith invites us to some nationwide Christian movement that Feast. In a decree dated Aug. 3, 2002, Jesus told St. Faustina that it remarkable possibilities in the name seeks justice for the world’s hungry the Apostolic Penitentiary announced was His desire that we celebrate this of love and compassion. The vision of people by organizing churches to that in order “to ensure that the special feast: “The Feast of Mercy the Gospels and Church social teach- lobby our nation’s decision-makers. faithful would observe this day emerged from My very depths of ing speaks to life-giving choices on JustFaith Ministries has been used (Divine Mercy Sunday) with intense tenderness. It is My desire that it be behalf of a world that struggles to in over 700 churches with over devotion, the Supreme Pontiff him- solemnly celebrated on the first survive. Don’t miss this opportunity 12,000 graduates. self established that this Sunday be Sunday after Easter. Mankind will to explore some new possibilities For additional information, enriched by a plenary indulgence … not have peace until it turns to the for your life, your church and your contact VanPool at (405) 523-3009 or so that the faithful might receive in Fount of My Mercy.” (Diary of St. heart! [email protected]. great abundance the gift of the conso- Faustina, 699). 4 Sooner Catholic ● March 16, 2008 Mount Raising Funds to Honor Priest Arroyo to Speak OKLAHOMA CITY — A sum of athletic program at The Mount.” at Christ the King $24,135.44 is needed to be raised by Known by the local businesspeople OKLAHOMA CITY — May 1, to complete the campaign to as “The Robber with the Roman Raymond Arroyo will discuss Pope name the Mount St. Mary High Collar,” Father Fulton was relentless Benedict XVI’s vision for the School football field in honor of in his pursuit of donations to help Church and the role each Catholic Father Kenneth S. Fulton. In 1950, fund the new athletic program will play in this vision during his when The Sisters of Mercy made the because he realized that young talk at Christ the King on April 28. determination that Mount St. Mary men needed sports programs and Arroyo, who interviewed Pope High School should become co-ed, dedicated men to coach them. Benedict XVI in 2007, will also cover the pontiff’s first trip to the they needed to hire a strong leader Father Fulton’s time at Mount and visionary to carry out this on April 15-20. The St. Mary from 1950 to 1954 was topic of Arroyo’s talk on April 29 mission. Furthermore, the Sisters, some of the most enjoyable years of knowing that to attract boys to come will be Mass Communication in his life. He built lifelong relation- Evangelization and its Effect on to the school, The Mount had to offer ships and is still in close contact athletics as part of the total school the Catholic Church. with many of the students from that Arroyo is an internation- experience. Father Fulton, who at era. Retired and residing in Tulsa, ally recognized, award-winning the time was a newly ordained priest Father Fulton still refers to the journalist, producer and best- and assistant at Sacred Heart classes of 1950-1954 as “His Kids.” selling author, seen each week in Church, was hired to teach freshman Helen Scholtes Wolf, class of ’54, more than 100 million homes and sophomore religion and to said, “Father Fulton was more than around the globe. Arroyo and his become the first athletic director of just a teacher to us. He was a work have been featured on many the school. mentor, a friend and a leader that we shows including “The Today Show” As stated in the 1951 Mount St. all came to trust and to love. Now and “Good Morning America.” His Mary yearbook, “The riding was at the time has come to give Father writings have been published by times rough, Father Fulton managed Fulton his long overdue recognition.” the Wall Street Journal, the to keep up the courage of our When the fundraising goal is Washington Times, The Financial athletes and keep them in the fight.” met on or before May 1, 2008, the Times and The National Catholic Register. Said Tom Swyden, Mount St. Mary’s MSM football field will be named in Father Kenneth S. Fulton first football coach, “In those days, honor of Father Fulton at the begin- Arroyo is the keynote speaker at Christ the King’s 2008 Parish we had nowhere to play. We had to ning of the 2008 football season. If or contact Chris Stiles, Director Retreat. He will speak at the use a cow barn for a dressing room you would like to partner with us in of Advancement, at (405) 631- Church, 8005 Dorset Drive, at 7 and there was no money to fund the honoring this great man of God in 8865, or [email protected]. p.m. All are invited to attend. program. Without Father Fulton’s naming the field after him, please Remember, May 1 is the deadline to For more information, call 841- perseverance to raise donations, send your tax-deductible donation raise the remaining $24,135.44 for 6680. there may never have been an to Mount St. Mary High School completion of this campaign.

Obituary Mercy Provides School New Classroom Sr. Louise Hirner, FSM, dies at age 96 OKLAHOMA CITY — On the heels provided furnishings, school supplies, of a new playground, Oklahoma City’s neighborhood health fairs and various Sister Louise Hirner, FSM, died both the OSF Linwood Elementary now has an out- grants. Next on the list: a walking track March 1 at St. Mary of the Angels and SSM door classroom, thanks to the Sisters of that will be used both by students and Convent, Richmond Heights, Mo. traditions Mercy. So on beautiful Oklahoma days, the community. She was 96 years of age. through the students will get a chance to study “Mercy has embraced us and it Sister Louise was born Louise process of the science or art outside, enjoy music makes all the difference,” said Combs. Caroline on Sept. 28, 1911, in congregations’ concerts or even plan a special class “But beyond the pavilion and play- Hannibal, Mo., the fifth of seven reunification/ picnic. ground, Mercy co-workers show up children born to Melchior and refounding. The $15,000 covered pavilion was a every week and mentor our kids, help- Angelique (Becker) Hirner. She Sister gift from the Sisters of Mercy of the ing them with reading and math. They entered the congregation now Louise is Americas — the founders of Mercy have served as positive role models for known as the Franciscan Sisters of survived by one Health Center and the Sisters of Mercy. our children.” Besides providing a place for many With 340 students from preschool Mary in 1936. Sister Louise (also sister, Rose Sister Louise known as Sister ) pro- White of student activities, the pavilion will also to fifth grade, 56 percent of the Hirner, FSM be used by the community for neighbor- fessed her final vows in 1942. Livonia, Mich., students are Hispanic and 94 percent hood and family outings. She earned her RN nursing and two brothers, Herman Hirner of receive free lunches. certificate from St. Anthony School Paris, Mo., and Paul J. Hirner of “Mercy has provided many oppor- “As far as Oklahoma is concerned, of Nursing, Oklahoma City, her BS Lewistown, Mo. tunities to Linwood,” said Susan the Sisters have been devoted since Combs, Linwood’s principal. “Two years in home economics from Mary- Visitation for Sister Louise was 1884 when five Sisters of Mercy made a ago, Mercy built a new playground mount College, Salina, Kan., and held March 3 at St. Mary of the long trek in a covered wagon into for our students, and now we have a her master’s in dietetics from Saint Angels Convent, Richmond Heights, Indian Territory to organize schools and beautiful outdoor classroom. The out- Louis University. Mo. A wake service was held that care for children and women wherever reach, support and kindness Mercy there was need,” said Di Smalley, Sister Louise ministered at St. evening and the funeral Mass was provides is invaluable to our students, president and CEO of Mercy Health Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma City, celebrated March 4 at St. Mary of parents and staff. We are very thank- System of Oklahoma. “Besides provid- St. Elizabeth Hospital, Hannibal, the Angels Convent, with burial in ful.” ing the playground and outdoor class- Mo., and at St. Francis Hospital and Resurrection Cemetery. For three years now, Mercy has room and upcoming walking track, the Health Services, and Mount Alverno Memorials may be made to the partnered with Linwood. More than 50 Mercy mentors project has been a great Convent, Maryville, Mo. Sister was Franciscan Sisters of Mary Tribute Mercy co-workers dedicate an hour opportunity for our co-workers to meet a member of RAPT, the Renewal Fund, 1100 Bellevue Avenue, St. each week to tutor a Linwood the needs of our community. We love and Process Team who worked with Louis, Mo. 63117. Elementary student. Mercy has also being partners with Linwood.” March 16, 2008 ● Sooner Catholic 5 ADF Appeal 2008 CFO Scholarship Applications Open Your Heart to God’s Love Due by Friday, April 4 Through February, over 7,800 families or These initial donors in February have The application deadline for individuals have rejoiced in God’s love and made pledges totaling over $2.5 million and have extended His love to support the works of have paid almost $1 million against those Catholic Foundation college scholar- the Archdiocese. Many others have found ways pledges. ships is Friday, April 4, 2008. as volunteers to share that love with those in For those of you who have not yet made a Annually, the Catholic Foundation need or in the activities of their parish. pledge but plan to do so, you may complete the awards numerous scholarships for Donors are finding a new life with God in form attached here and return it as indicated. private and public colleges and uni- their lives with a heart opened to His love. If God’s love may direct you to serve Him in other versities, as well as specific medical, you haven’t yet taken steps to make God more ways, and if so, please pray that all members of nursing and musical scholarships. important in your life, give it a chance and this Archdiocese find it possible to open their While application packets are available at parish open up to the possibilities generated by His heart to God’s love and respond to the needs of offices, the Catholic Foundation has added the ability love for you. His people. to print an application packet directly from its Web site. Interested individuals can log on to www.cfook.organdontheScholarshipRecipientspage. Click on the For a 2008-2009 Scholarship Application Packet link. The eight-page application packet can then be printed directly from your home or office computer. Complete application packets, with all required transcripts, letter of recommendation and tax return 9 information must be received by the Catholic Foundation by close of business on Friday, April 4, 2008, to be considered for a scholarship award. Contact the Catholic Foundation Office at (405) 721-4115 or Administrative Assistant Toby Boothe Mail to: ADF P.O. Box 32180 via e-mail at [email protected] for Oklahoma City, OK 73123 additional information.

Faith Community Nursing Program Set Registration is under way for The faith community nurse education by Basic Preparation Course for Faith the American Nurses Association. Community Nursing to be held May The course enables registered nurse 15-17 and June 5-7 at Our Lady of the participants to: Lake Retreat Center in Guthrie. Both weekends are required to complete 1. Gain an understanding of the course. the theoretical knowledge necessary The Catholic Church has long to begin practice as a parish/faith followed biblical direction to heal the community nurse. sick and tend to the poor, orphaned, 2. Discuss the various roles of the widowed, aged and imprisoned. faith community nurse in a church. Parish/Faith Community Nursing is 3. Examine and nurture personal rooted in the early work of Christian spiritual development. deaconesses and other religious sisters who worked in hospitals and Both weekends are required to congregations promoting health from complete the course. The curriculum a whole person perspective. Churches for the Basic Preparation Course Okarche Students Participate in Contest have returned to this healing for Faith Community Nursing was OKARCHE — Each year, Holy Trinity students in fourth through eighth ministry by embracing Parish/Faith developed by the International Parish grades participate in an Education Contest sponsored by the Catholic Community Nursing. Nurse Resource Center and meets Daughters. This year the themes chosen were “Jesus Light of the World” Parish/Faith Community Nursing published requirements for basic and “People Who Light Up My World.” Both titles encourage imagination and is recognized by the American Nurses faith community nurse education by freedom of thought. Certificates of award and cash prizes were awarded to Association as a specialty practice the American Nurses Association. The students who placed first, second and third in each category. Cash prizes of area for registered nurses who have course is open to registered nurses of $15, $10 and $8 were awarded, respectively. The first-place winners in each cat- completed an endorsed training all faith traditions. egory were advanced to state. Each student who participated in the contest is to program. Early bird registration is due be commended for their efforts. Following are the category winners for this Parish/Faith Community Nursing before March 15. Payment includes year’s contest: is an independent nursing practice, lodging, board, course materials POSTER Division I — Sydney McCarthy, 1st; Mackenzie Jacobs, 2nd; and which does not involve “hands-on” and 32 nursing CEU. $450 includes Bradley Hoskins, 3rd. health care. The nurse actively lodging; $415 is without lodging. Division II — Noemi Rodriquez, 1st; Rae Grellner, 2nd; Madi Grellner, 3rd promotes wellness, wholeness and After March 15, rates are $525 and ART Division I — Tommy Brueggen, 1st. preventive health in the parish. $485, respectively. Cancellation re- Division II — Rae Grellner, 1st; Madi Grellner, 2nd; Christopher Rund, 3rd. The curriculum for the Basic ceived before May 13 will be refunded COMPUTER Division II — Petty, 1st; Noemi Rodriguez, 2nd; Sam Preparation Course for Faith minus $50 deposit. No refund after Grellner, 3rd. Community Nursing was developed May 13. POETRY Division I — Kenadey Grellner, 1st. by the International Parish Contact Marilyn Seiler for Division II — Austin Kretchmar, 1st; Madi Grellner, 2nd; John Schaefer, 3rd. Nurse Resource Center and meets registration forms at (405) 523-3006 ESSAY Division I — Lucas Norris, 1st; Kenadey Grellner, 2nd; Annaliese published requirements for basic or [email protected]. Moffat, 3rd. 6 Sooner Catholic ● March 16, 2008 Irish Students Selected for Youth Leadership Role OKLAHOMA CITY — Several Emma Land, and students from Bishop McGuinness sophomore Tommy Catholic High School have been Labarthe. selected as participants in Youth Youth in Action is a Leadership Exchange (YLX), the high- skills-based program school age programming arm of for sophomores, Leadership Oklahoma City Inc. Their juniors and seniors. programs run through the school year Selected was senior and meet one day a month. The Lindsay Fry. Caroline classes are designed to teach partici- Martin Kempf Emma Land Tommy Lindsay Fry The Youth Parrish pants how to be better community Labarthe Council of Oklahoma leaders through volunteer service. City is a project of Classes include exposure to organiza- of applications and are as diverse as multiple programs. Leadership Skills the city of Oklahoma City for juniors tions that work in the community as possible. This allows students to is a community information program and seniors. It educates and involves well as lessons and practice in skills experience working with young people for sophomores and juniors. Students teenagers in city government. Senior that are useful in community work. from a variety of backgrounds. chosen for Leadership Skills in- Caroline Parrish was chosen as a Members are selected from hundreds Youth Leadership Exchange has clude juniors Martin Kempf and member of this group.

McGuinness Teacher Honored OKLAHOMA CITY — Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School Biology teacher Angie Reap was recently honored by the University of Central Oklahoma Chapter of Sigma Xi. At a reception, Reap was presented the 2008 Distinguished High School Science Teacher Award. She is the chairperson of the McGuinness Science Department and teaches biology and AP biology. She has more than 10 years of experience in secondary and college (graduate assistant) instruction. Applicants are nominated by their principals or vice principals. Mc- Guinness Vice Principal Anne Hath- coat recommended Reap. She cited her initiative and vision in ensuring research skills and scientific reasoning were infused into all levels of the The dance group for Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, DanceVisions, recently science curriculum. received two awards for their performance at the Dance Showcase USA dance “Her strong convictions, as well as competition at Rose State College. They performed “Everybody,” a jazz dance choreography by guest artist Parson, and “We Run This,” a hip hop dance her commitment to academic rigor, choreographed by another guest artist, Blake Carter. “Everybody” received a third- educational excellence and student place platinum award and “We Run This” got a first-place platinum award and fourth achievement, made her an outstand- Angie Reap place overall. ing candidate for this honor,” said Hathcoat. promote the health of the scientific Sigma Xi is the honor society of enterprise, reward excellence in research scientists and engineers. It scientific research and encourage a is an international, multidisciplinary sense of companionship and coopera- society whose programs and activities tion among scientists in all fields.

Irish Drama Team Captures Awards OKLAHOMA CITY — The in Poetry; Preston Lucas — first Bishop McGuinness Drama and place in Lincoln-Douglas Debate; Debate Team placed second in Tommy Labarthe — third place in sweepstakes at the Norman North Lincoln-Douglas Debate; Mark Tournament. Individual awards Morrison — fourth place in Lincoln- include: Emma Rupert — first place Douglas Debate. in Humorous Interpretation; Kallen The sponsor for the team is Pitts and Josh Wilson — first place drama director Ryan Swartz. The in Humorous Duet; Olivia Amundsen team will be performing at the Front row, left to right, Olivia Amundsen, Cindy Gillies, Emma Rupert and Katie — second place in Dramatic Inter- Regional Speech Tournament at Rose Trivett; back row, left to right, Kallen Pitts, Josh Wilson, Preston Lucas and Aly Reeser. pretation; Aly Reeser — third place State College in early March. March 16, 2008 ● Sooner Catholic 7 St. Greg’s Unveils Scholarship Program for Catholic Students SHAWNEE — St. Gregory’s have their priest or high school University has announced a national counselor send a letter of recommen- scholarship program for Catholic dation to SGU. Each priest/counselor students. SGU, Oklahoma’s oldest can recommend only one student for institution for higher learning, is the $2,000 scholarship. There is no offering a $2,000 scholarship to one limit on recommendations for the qualifying student from each parish $1,000 scholarship. Students must and Catholic high school in the also qualify for admission to St. Gregory’s. “Simply put, we want to provide some automatic financial assistance I am convinced specifically for Catholic students that St. Gregory’s who choose higher education at St. Gregory’s,” said Rt. Rev. Lawrence University is a Stasyszen, O.S.B., of SGU. quality Catholic “By offering these scholarships, we wish to make it possible for more institution of Catholic families to choose St. higher learning, Gregory’s, thus further strengthening which I fully support. our Catholic culture and identity of our campus community.” Archbishop Beltran Established in 1875, St. Gregory’s St. Gregory’s University in Shawnee is Oklahoma’s oldest institution for higher is grounded in the tradition of learning. Catholic education excellence and Benedictine values. SGU was recent- SGU lives out its Benedictine ing, which I fully support,” Arch- United States. All other Catholic ly recognized by the Cardinal New- values through its programs. The bishop Beltran said. “I believe young students are eligible to receive a man Society as being among the top school recently kicked off an innova- people would benefit both academi- $1,000 scholarship. 10 percent of Catholic colleges in the tive “Tradition and Conversation” cally and spiritually (by attending “As a great proponent of Catholic U.S., and has been featured in such seminar- common core curricu- SGU).” education, I am thrilled by the publications as Our Sunday Visitor, lum. Based on the Great Books For more information about generous offer St. Gregory’s Univer- the National Catholic Register and format, the program allows students SGU’s new scholarship program, sity is extending to all Catholic the Catholic World Report. to wrestle with some of the most contact its financial aid department students,” said Most Rev. Eusebius J. “This is a tremendous oppor- influential texts and ideas of the at 1-888-784-7347. SGU is also on the Beltran, Archbishop of Oklahoma tunity for some of our nation’s top Western and Catholic intellectual Web at www.stgregorys.edu. Letters City. “I highly endorse this proposal Catholic students to attend one of our traditions. of recommendation can be sent to St. and urge people to look into this offer nation’s top Catholic universities,” “I am convinced that St. Gregory’s University, Financial Aid of Catholic higher education.” said SGU President Wagie, Gregory’s University is a quality Department, 1900 W. MacArthur St., In order to qualify, students must Ph.D. Catholic institution of higher learn- Shawnee, Okla. 74804.

SGU Program Earns Continuing Accreditation SHAWNEE — St. Gregory’s five days on campus. God’s Power Over Death Brings Hope University learned in February “They were impressed not only VATICAN CITY, (Zenit.org).— body is a sleep from which God can that its education program earned with our program, but also with how The authentic hope of humanity is awaken one at any moment.” continuing accreditation for the helpful and courteous our people the confidence that God is greater Christ declared to Martha: “I maximum seven-year period from were throughout the process,” than death, says Benedict XVI. am the resurrection and the life; the Oklahoma Commission for Spradling said. The pope affirmed this, praying whoever believes in me, even if he Teacher Preparation. SGU’s continu- the midday Angelus with thousands dies, he will live; whoever lives and SGU’s education program, now ing accreditation means it meets gathered in St. Peter’s Square, believes in me, will never die.” And nearly 10 years old, first became national and state professional reflecting on the resurrection of he adds: “Do you believe this?” accredited in February 2003. The standards for teacher preparation. Lazarus. The Holy Father first noted The pope said, “It is a question university prepares teachers in “Meeting these standards is re- that this was the “last great ‘sign’ that Jesus addresses to each one of secondary math, science, social flective of the high-quality program worked by Jesus.” us; a question that certainly over- studies, English and elementary we have at SGU,” said Suzanne “Lazarus was the living proof of whelms us, it overwhelms our education. Spradling, Ph.D., Director of Teacher Christ’s divinity and Christ is the ability to understand, and it asks us Education at St. Gregory’s. “We get “This was truly a team effort,” Lord of life and death. In reality, this to entrust ourselves to him, as he positive feedback frequently from Spradling said. “I want to thank each Gospel passage shows Jesus as true has entrusted himself to the Father.” employers around the state. They of the education department faculty Man and true God,” he said. The Holy Father urged the want our students.” members who spent many long hours The pontiff said Christ told his faithful to respond just as Martha A seven-member team directed preparing program reviews, the disciples he would “awaken” Lazarus, did, “Yes, O Lord! We too believe, by the OCTP visited SGU this fall institutional report and the exhibit thus “expressing God’s view of despite our doubts and our dark- and evaluated the program on six room ... and also to the faculty, staff physical death with the metaphor of ness; we believe in you, because you national standards and 10 state and education students for their time sleep: God indeed sees it as sleep have the words of eternal life; we requirements. The team, made up of in participating in the many inter- from which one can awaken.” want to believe in you, who gives us members of the Oklahoma Regents views with the accreditation team.” “Jesus shows an absolute power a trustworthy hope of life beyond for Higher Education, the OCTP, the For more information on SGU’s in the face of this death,” said life, of authentic and full life in your State Department of Education and education department, contact Benedict XVI. “The death of the kingdom of light and peace.” other education institutions, spent Spradling at (405) 878-5298. 8 Sooner Catholic ● March 16, 2008 Birth Choice Celebrates Saving Lives for Past 35 Years By Eliana Tedrow to make Birth Choice a success. As and Carrie Rossow Chishko looked out over the more For the Sooner Catholic than 260 in attendance, she began OKLAHOMA CITY — This year, her speech with the words, “You Birth Choice is celebrating 35 years beautiful people who are so close to of service to mothers and their God … You beautiful people who love unborn. The organization, founded life … You beautiful people who by Barbara Chishko in 1973, began know how to give unconditionally … as an attempt to stop what she calls You beautiful people who answer “the terrible holocaust on mothers God’s call ‘to help the least of my and their unborn.” This year also brethren.”’ marked the fifth annual Birth One by one, dedicated volunteers Choice “Life of The Party” Dinner and donors were asked to stand and and Auction, which was held at the the audience applauded their contri- Oklahoma History Center. Guests butions to the organization. were surrounded by the museum’s “Birth Choice was started over Barbara Chishko, left, with Leitner stunning architecture and dined in 35 years ago with only a few Greiner. the Devon Great Hall underneath volunteers, two folding chairs, a tele- beyond belief! So many (volunteers) the replica of the world famous phone and no money,” said Chiskho. do so much for the unborn and their Winnie Mae airplane. Brian Preston “We were so naïve,” she humbly told mothers. I am truly humbled.” presented an exciting live auction. the crowd, “but we overcame those Greiner’s daughter spoke on behalf Mike Zink served as master of difficult times because we believed of all her children and presented ceremonies for the second year. in our that all human life their mother with a bracelet contain- comes from God. No one has the Donna Williams, a volunteer at ing a space for 15 birthstones, one right to end it … [and] this evening Dining at the History Center. Birth Choice, said it was her first for Greiner and her 14 grand- is a testimony to the belief in the Photos/Carrie Rossow time to attend and she was children. “I’ll never take this off,” she value and dignity of each human impressed with the event. “It was told the crowd, and she hugged her Donna Davoren, Karen Kenworthy, life.” very exciting to see people so eager teary-eyed daughter and the rest of Julie Murray, Janis Mollman and to bid on items and spend their For the past eight years, Birth her family. Anita Webb. They also wish to thank money toward the worthy cause of Choice presents the Celebration of The night brought in more than the many people who donated items saving lives.” Life award to one volunteer or $65,000 to aid in the mission of to the auction and the many Jerry Bowser, last year’s recipi- supporter who has shown remark- Birth Choice. The success of the volunteers who worked to make the ent of the Celebration of Life award, able dedication to the mission of Birth Choice Life of the Party auction a huge success. said, “I thought the evening was Birth Choice. This year the Dinner and Auction was due to the If you are interested in donating great and the food was wonderful.” Celebration of Life award was given many hours of preparation in organ- to this event next year or would like The night also celebrated the to Leitner Greiner for her undeni- izing this event. Birth Choice to receive an invitation to the event, multiple volunteers who have given able support to Birth Choice. expressed deep gratitude to the contact the Development Office at of themselves over the years, helping Greiner said, “I was surprised committee which includes Jane Best, (405) 606-8426. Golden Wedding Anniversary A Parish Celebration By Ammanda McCabe together. “We like what we do, and you The Sooner Catholic learn to understand when to keep HARRAH — David and LaVerne your mouth shut!” McCorkle know what it takes to make They also love helping other a successful marriage. Not only have couples just starting out in marriage. they been involved in the Couple-to- When the Couple-to-Couple classes Couple pre-marriage classes at their began at St. Teresa in the late 1980s, parish of St. Teresa of Avila for 18 David and LaVerne were instrumental years, they recently celebrated their in the success of the program. Over 50th wedding anniversary with a the years they have worked with more ceremony and reception at the church. than 25 couples, and 12 were able to Some of LaVerne’s tips for a good celebrate the McCorkles’ anniversary marriage include: reception. “We’ve learned a lot from — Think more of the other person them,” LaVerne said. “It helped our than yourself marriage as well as theirs!” She says — Make a “decision” to love some- David and LaVerne McCorkle are surrounded on the at Saint Teresa’s by couples only one couple out of all they worked one and work at the relationship. they have counseled in pre-marriage classes. with didn’t make it, “so we have a good “Stars in the eyes don’t last!” success rate.” — There are no “perfect” They first met when LaVerne was 13 parents during that time, and their Their anniversary celebration on marriages. A couple has to always years old and helping out at her first daughter was born while David Jan. 4 not only involved the couples learn and grow together uncle’s service station when David was away. They have been making up they have worked with, but their — Marriage is never 50/50. stopped by.They later met again when for lost time ever since, working three daughters, Linda Nettleingham, “Sometimes you give 100 percent,” LaVerne was working at the soda together at McCorkle Truck Line for Karen Manwell and Cindy Miller, LaVerne says. “But then you might counter of a drugstore, and they dated over 50 years (along with two of their their sons-in-law and grandchildren, get 100 percent, too.” for three years before marrying. The three daughters and all their sons-in- and LaVerne’s maid of honor from her The McCorkles were married at first years of marriage were hard. law!). wedding, Pat Jorski. St. Teresa of Avila on Dec. 28, 1957. David was in the military and was “It has worked well for us,” “They filled the church,” LaVerne sent to Korea. LaVerne lived with her LaVerne said on living and working said. “It was a lovely night.” March 16, 2008 ● Sooner Catholic 9 New Media Possibilities Have Church Exploring Technology By Father John Flynn, LC in September last year. National episcopal conferences are also updat- ing their Web pages and moving more into the ROME (Zenit.org). — It’s easy to find defects in multimedia world. The Web page of the Italian media coverage of religion, but there is also an Episcopal Conference contains a wide variety of increasing amount of good material available. videos, photos and podcasts. The “Cultural Project” Technological changes have broken the power of section of the page offers material designed to old communications monopolies, opening up space show the importance of Christianity in contempo- for the Church and individual believers. rary culture. And the “Virtual Museum” section A few recent articles in the press examined the displays a large number of photos of some of the work of Chris Wyatt in setting up GodTube.com, a many Christian art treasures in Italy. Christian alternative to Web sites offering video The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has clips and assorted information. podcasts with the daily Mass readings on its Web “We like to think of it as Christianity on demand, 24/7, there when you need it most,” Wyatt page, as well as sections devoted to the saint of the told the Christian Science Monitor in a Feb. 6 day and a suggested daily prayer. A special Lenten article. The site has the motto of “Broadcast Him,” resources section has an abundance of prayers, referring to Jesus, in a deliberate difference to the including texts for praying the Stations of the YouTube motto of “Broadcast Yourself.” Cross, in both print and audio formats. The site was launched in August last year Lent and Easter material is also provided on and according to the article, GodTube is growing the Web page of the Episcopal Conference for rapidly, with a recent estimate giving it 1.7 million England and Wales. The files include music, Bible unique views in a month. readings and reflections by some bishops. According to a Nov. 1 article on the site Diocesan material founded by Wyatt, it already had 150,000 The page also allows the content of each book Within the United States, many offer registered users with active profiles, and at that of the Bible to be viewed along with cross abundant material. In a large number of cases the moment had more than 25,000 video clips posted. references to homilies of the Fathers and doctors greater part of the content of the local Catholic The clips are reviewed before being put on the site, of the Church, as well as the magisterium, thus weekly newspapers is available via the Internet, but even so, some are controversial, containing enriching for users the experience of reading the including the weekly columns written by the local criticisms of some churches or beliefs. sacred Scripture. bishop. Increasingly, the sites also have Web pages The Church is also starting to explore the The Pontifical Council for Life and the with audio and video content. possibilities of video. In Italy, Milan’s archbishop, Pontifical Council for Health and Pastoral Care The Archdiocese of Boston has a link to the Cardinal Dionigi Tettamanzi, is putting a series of also have their own Web pages, with specialized Lenten video clips online, reported the Italian documentation, reports on their activities and newspaper La Repubblica on Feb. 23. congresses and links to further information. Sooner Catholic Online The clips are posted on YouTube every Friday The Web page of the Pontifical Council for afternoon. According to the article, over 16,000 Justice and Peace contains a wide variety of The Sooner Catholic can be people viewed the first offering. As well as the documents, speeches given by the council’s found online at www.catharch- Lenten messages, Cardinal Tettimanzi is also officials, along with the texts of some of the dioceseokc.org, then click on replying via a series of video clips to questions sent presentations given at the numerous meetings in via the Web page of the archdiocese. organized by the council on topical matters. Sooner Catholic. A podcast featuring Meanwhile, in Canada, Toronto’s Archbishop The Vatican City State also has its own Scaperlanda’s recent address Thomas Collins also posts videos of a “Lectio dedicated page, with all sorts of material related to at Saint Old Cathedral is the Divina” series, reported the Canadian newspaper St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums, latest update. Scaperlanda is a Western Catholic Reporter on Jan. 14. along with useful information on Vatican offices, Catholic from Norman and a law The article explained that once a month, such as those selling stamps and coins. Archbishop Collins leads “Lectio Divina” at Vatican Radio is not confined to the realm of professor at the University of Toronto’s St. Michael Cathedral. The Toronto- short-wave transmissions, making available on its Oklahoma. He is considered an expert based television station Salt and Light broadcasts Web page a broad range of audio material ready to in the area of immigration law. the sessions, and then gives the recording to the be downloaded by those interested in accessing the archdiocese to post on its Web site. The videos are content via Internet. also posted on YouTube, along with other material. Mobile motivations Cardinal , prefect of the Another means of communicating, already local Catholic TV, where video clips are available. Congregation for Divine Worship and the used for some time now, is through short text Cardinal Sean O'Malley is also well-known by Discipline of the Sacraments, is also making good messages sent to mobile telephones. In Italy, a many for having his own blog, where his daily use of the latest technology, with a dedicated Web recent agreement between Vodafone and Lux Vide activities are chronicled. site offering podcasts and video broadcasts on a will see inspirational phrases by Pope John Paul II The Denver diocesan site not only offers the wide variety of topics. sent to cell phones, reported the Italian newspaper weekly newspaper columns of Bishop Charles Vatican information Corriere della Sera on Feb. 7. Chaput, but also an audio recording of his Sunday The Vatican is also increasingly making use of The project is under the supervision of Joaquín homilies at the Cathedral of the Immaculate the Internet. The main Vatican Web page is one of Navarro-Valls, longtime media spokesman for the Conception, along with a variety of audio files of the most visited in the world, but perhaps fewer late pontiff. In addition to the thoughts of John media interviews done in the past couple of years. are familiar with the material available from a Paul II, users can also receive an image of the saint The video and audio section of the Web page number of the Vatican congregations that have of the day, along with brief biographical details. of the Archdiocese of has a large developed their own Web sites. Other services of this nature already available in number of videos related to local events, as well as The Congregation for the Clergy, for example, Italy include the possibility of receiving the pope’s reflections by Cardinal . There is also has a site that makes available a wide range of Sunday Angelus via short message service (SMS). a section with spiritual reflections by Cardinal documents. The material includes collections of In Austria, meanwhile, SMS messages for Rigali based on the Compendium of the Catechism speeches and texts related to the role of priests, mobile phones with texts of Benedict XVI are avail- of the Catholic Church. With a bit of creativity and helpful aids for the preparation of homilies, and able during Lent, reported Agence France Presse, the help of modern technology, spreading the statistics on the numbers of seminarians and Feb. 7. The quotes are taken from speeches and Gospel message is getting easier and closer to clergy. sermons given by the pope during a visit to Austria people’s lives. 10 Sooner Catholic ● March 16, 2008

Colorful Saint Pat’s Ball Attracts Record Turnout OKLAHOMA CITY — Approximately 400 people attended the St. Patrick’s Day Ball on March 8 at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. This was a record crowd for the ball which benefited Catholic Charities Homeless Services in downtown Oklahoma City. “We thank everyone for attending the event and supporting Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City,” said Tim O’Connor, executive director. “It was a wonderful celebration honoring Lou Flanagan-Ackerman, 2008 Grand Marshal, and St. Patrick’s Day. We enjoyed the festivities, which included dinner, program, live and silent auctions, music and dancing.” This year, a record number of corporate sponsors supported the event. In addition to the lead corporate Emerald Isle sponsor, Teleflora and Meinders Foundation, 31 businesses and individuals were Crystal sponsors and 16 businesses and individuals were Linen sponsors. Other donations included monetary, in-kind donations and auction items. “We appreciate the generosity of so many people who volunteered their Archbishop Beltran stands with Lou Flanagan-Ackerman and her husband, Ray time, money and gifts to this charity event. It was a true success because of Ackerman, next to the painting of Mary. An artist, Mrs. Ackerman donated her work to everyone’s support,” said Toby Boothe, ball chairperson. the live auction. Lou Flanagan-Ackerman was recognized at the event and served as Grand Marshall of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Oklahoma City on March 15.

Paula Jones, chairwoman of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and 2004 Grand Marshal, Debi Wagner of Catholic Charities conducted the popular wine pull at the St. Patrick’s presents Lou Day Ball. Flanagan-Ackerman with her Grand Marshal sash.

The Ackerman family converged on the St. Patrick’s Day Ball as Lou Flanagan- Two silent auctions, as well as a live auction helped raise money for Homeless Services Ackerman was honored at the Catholic Charities event. Here, the Ackerman children of undertaken by Catholic Charities. Lou and Ray Ackerman enjoy the presentation focusing on their mother’s life. March 16, 2008 ● Sooner Catholic 11

For 10 years, the Moore St. Andrew Catholic Church’s Lenten Tradition has included a Living Stations of the Cross presented by the teens of the parish. Following Mass, the teens offer a Lenten meal that they help prepare and serve. The Living Stations was a resounding success. When asked how they knew it was a successful prayer experience, the teens Kylie Gibbons portrays Veronica in the Living replied: “Because they cried ... WE cried ... we ALL prayed it.” Stations.

Assumption Catholic Church in Duncan dedicated its new annex at the parish on Feb. 27. Archbishop Beltran celebrated Mass with Father Don Wolf, pastor, concelebrating. Following Mass the new construction was blessed and dedicated. Members of the Council 1808 served as Honor Guard. Left to right are Bill Havron, Marus Deasy, Archbishop Beltran, Dave Carney and Larry Akers.

The 2008 Voice in the Wilderness Award was presented to Archbishop Eusebius J. Beltran. Given by the Oklahoma Conference of Churches, the award is given each year to the person who most exemplifies what the OCC stands for. Archbishop Beltran received the award for his statements against the death penalty, his attendance at rallies opposing the death penalty and his speaking on behalf of Mark Fowler prior Behind Father Kirk Larkin and Kathryn Conwell is the icon she painted of to his execution; his support of those who Saint Barbara and presented as a gift to Holy Family Parish, Lawton. A struggle against domestic violence and his state- professional artist, Conwell and her husband, Tom, have been members of ments in opposition to domestic violence; and his Holy Family Parish for years. They raised seven children. One of their attendance at press conferences in opposition to daughters, Therese Underwood, said her mother worked on the icon for several HB 1804 (the immigration bill), his statements years before presenting it to the parish. It hangs in the chapel and was blessed against unfair immigration legislation and his on Dec. 4, the Feast Day of Saint Barbara, which also happens to be Conwell’s courageous stance in announcing that the birthday, her daughter said. Saint Barbara is the Patron Saint of Catholic Church would not follow the mandates Artillerymen, appropriate since Lawton is home to Fort Sill. In 1990, Tom of HB 1804 that were unjust and contrary to the Conwell was selected to the ancient order of Saint Barbara at Fort Sill. The teachings of the Church. Shirley Cox presented couple has been married almost 60 years. the award to Archbishop Beltran. 12 Sooner Catholic ● March 16, 2008 Mass Ending A Time for Prayerful Sacred Silence This is the last of a series on the interference but safeguards the Mass. church’s common vision. We’re all in By Father Tom Margevicius this together: young and old, rich and poor. The Communion procession is Further, the Latin words for over, the remaining Eucharist is re- the dismissal — “Ite, missa est” — served in the tabernacle, the vessels literally mean not “The Mass is are put away and the Communion ended,” but “Go, you are sent.” music is finished. The dismissal is not so much a What next? signal that something is ending (as Let’s not allow this precious the English might suggest), but moment to pass too swiftly. And for something is beginning: our mission God’s sake, don’t head for the parking in the world. If we rush out of the lot early! church doors, it should not be because After receiving holy Communion, we want to beat other cars out of the the General Instruction of the Roman parking lot, but because we can’t wait Missal invites us to observe “sacred to tell others about Jesus. silence.” When the two on the road to Earlier this year, Pope Benedict Emmaus (Luke 24) finally recognized XVI encouraged the same: “The Jesus in the burning Word of God and precious time of thanksgiving after the breaking of the bread, they ran Communion should not be neglected: seven miles back to Jerusalem to tell besides the singing of an appropriate the others how Jesus had changed hymn, it can also be most helpful to Photo: AgnusImages.com them. The closing rites are short, so remain recollected in silence.” we can get to evangelizing right I once attended a St. Paul and symbols have been done well — down God’s blessing: to help us away. We’ve got work to do. Chamber Orchestra concert directed the bread and wine, the prayers and accomplish God’s will in the world. But not on Sunday — this is the by Bobby McFerrin, and he quipped songs, the processions and head bows Thus we are dismissed. Lord’s Day.The whole day should be a that between movements of great — only one thing matters: Have we “The Mass never ends; it must be kind of divine afterglow: We spend it symphonies, when the audience was encountered the Beloved? He has lived.” If you recognize this phrase, in holy leisure to give ample time for not supposed to applaud, people were given himself to us, and how have we you have been to a LifeTeen Mass. the Eucharist to change our families uncomfortable with the silence, so responded? Has it changed us? Are This movement has done a marvelous and our parish. we ready to bring him to others? they invented the cough. of getting young people involved Even for those who have to work Nowadays, everyone rushes from As St. said, in their faith, and their energetic on Sunday, making room for one intense activity to another. Visual “Nemo dat quod non habet” — “No Masses used to say those words at the Saturday evening or Sunday Mass and audible noise fills every empty one gives what she or he does not end of Eucharist. reminds them that their lives don’t space: TVs drone in the background have.” But a few years ago, the U.S. revolve around work, but work must at our homes, radios in cars, iPods This is the point of the closing bishops, at the Vatican’s request, told make room for God. when we exercise and cell phones rites: Because we’ve been changed, LifeTeen not to use unapproved The purpose of Mass is to call us when we scamper between meetings. we are sent to bring Christ to the words, but instead to use only the out of our busy worlds for an hour or It’s as though everything con- world. standard formulas. What’s the big so every Sunday to worship the spires to drown out the still, small After the silence, the priest prays deal? Father through Christ in the Spirit, voice of God (1 Kings 19:12). that the Communion we have On one hand, LifeTeen gets it so that this Spirit empowers us to We priests also get bombarded received will make a difference in our right: the Eucharist must be lived, bring people back to the Father with a hundred thoughts: Have I lives. Even in Mass, the silence does and the eternal sacrifice of Jesus through Jesus Christ, whom we have preached well? Have the other not last forever: Our parish is very Christ does not end when Mass ends. encountered in the Eucharist. ministers served admirably? What much a part of the world. So we make But, on the other hand, no “Ite, missa est.” must I remember at announcements? announcements — how can our celebration of the Eucharist should Father Tom Margevicius is Whom must I be sure to catch after Eucharistic faith be lived in our isolate one group of Christians from instructor of liturgical theology at St. Mass? parish, our community, our world? another. Greater uniformity in how Paul School of Divinity in Even if all the prayers, gestures That’s why the priest finally calls we celebrate Mass is not ecclesial St. Paul. Pope to Meet With Religious Leaders on Visit to U.S. WASHINGTON — Jewish, Affairs, noted that the theme A silver menorah with seven respect for a diversity of viewpoints Islamic, Buddhist, Jain and Hindu Religions Working for Peace will run lights. It symbolizes the perennial as a way to peace through self- communities will meet with Pope through the meeting, to which 200 validity of God’s covenant of peace. discipline and dialogue. Benedict XVI April 17, at the Pope leaders have been invited. Silver is frequently used in the The sacred syllable Om on a John Paul II Cultural Center during “The cry for peace in our world Eastern European Jewish tradition. brass incense burner. Om is the pri- the April 15-20 papal visit to the calls for religious bodies to come The menorah recalls the seven- mordial sound of creation itself, by United States. together,” Bishop Sklba said. “This branched lamp stand used in the which God’s liberating peace is made The meeting will include a papal meeting denotes the Holy Father’s temple in Jerusalem. known. Bronze or brass are widely address, greetings from inter-faith belief in the need for religious bodies A small, finely crafted edition of used for Hindu liturgical ornaments. leaders and the presentation of to stress the goal for peace which the Qur’an, in green leather and gold Incense sticks are used in ritual symbolic gifts by young members of lies at the heart of all religions. It leaf edging. The Qur’an is the revered worship among Hindu believers. each community. “exemplifies what must happen all word of God, proclaiming God’s A bronze bell cast in Korea. In Bishop William Sklba, chair over the world.” message of peace. Green is the various Buddhist cultures, the sound of the United States Conference The gifts symbolize the path to traditional Islamic color. of the bell demarcates the times of of Catholic Bishops Committee peace in the deepest teachings of each A metallic cube representing the meditation, which leads to inner on Ecumenical and Interreligious group. They include: Jain principles of non-violence and peace and enlightenment. March 16, 2008 ● Sooner Catholic 13 Letters Creativity Focus of Weekend OKLAHOMA CITY — Women will be offered a Our Catholic Schools Saturday. As Father Pavone has stated, they are one chance to explore their inner creativity through a Society tells us that we have to be tolerant of of the biggest forces in the pro-life movement. He also three-day retreat at Mount St. Mary High School. every person’s beliefs, whether or not those beliefs go stated that they are taking offense to the fact they The retreat will run March 28-30 and is being against God’s law or not. Catholic Schools teach our were considered unhuman and unprotected in the hosted by Katy Gordy. The weekend will focus on children the godly principles that they are going to womb. exploring your personal creativity through silence, need to stand up and be kind to others, respectful to Join us and stand to witness to the love of God for prayer and short discussions. others, and caring for their fellow man. I am thankful each aborted baby, parent and staff member! Warr The retreat will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday. that we have this opportunity for our kids. It is time Acres, 6112 NW 63rd St., every Saturday, 8 a.m. to 11 Attendees will view a short film pertaining to that our elected officials see the good that a a.m., or Norman, 2453 Wilcox Drive, Tuesday through creativity before lunch and partake in discussion. Christian-based education can do for our society and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. After that, silence will be encouraged until the next start thinking of ways to help. A voucher system Pope John Paul II, in one of his visits to the U.S., discussion. Mass will be celebrated on Sunday and comes to mind. Also, many schools do offer scholar- warned us, saying, Whoa to you if you do not stop the session will close Sunday at noon. ships to attend. My thanks goes out to all the abortion. Sections of the books “The Artist’s Way” and “The teachers, principals and support staff who brighten Elaine Naugle War of Art” will be read and discussed. Both books and enlighten the days for all of God’s little blessings. Oklahoma City touch on the subject that through creativity and Chris Suenram, Edmond playfulness, one may become closer to God. The session will also include the subject of “overcoming Prayer at the Clinic resistance” to strengthen creativity. Those who are I am not a veteran clinic prayer warrior like not sure what their creative talents may be are still some. My stomach actually hurts as I drove up to the encouraged to attend. clinic, praying that it would be closed every time. Women are encouraged to bring their art with Something had to change in my thought process or I them (i.e. painters should bring their own supplies, was going to quit. Most people have more resolve than writers should bring notebook paper, etc…). A piano I and God knew I needed a boost. will be available. God knows that I always need the extra incentive There are 13 spots available and they are and that I am truly weak. Around the anniversary of expected to fill quickly. The cost of the weekend is Roe vs Wade, I watched some of the EWTN specials $200, which includes room and board for two full and the number of aborted U.S. babies caught my days. A massage therapist will be available on site attention, 47 million. How many of these souls are in Eric Brunette of Mount St Mary’s signing his letter of for hire. heaven and would they intercede for us and our need intent to play soccer for St. Gregory’s. Pictured are head For more information or to request a registration as a nation to end this atrocity? soccer coach at St. Greg’s, Andrew Rundell, Eric Brunette, form, contact Gordy at (405) 627-6954 or e-mail her at [email protected]. No up-front payment is The youth that attend make up about half of the Laurie Brunette, Eric’s mom, Principal Talita DeNegri, necessary. Registration holds your spot. A second people who are at the clinic in Warr Acres every Millie Brunette, Eric’s grandmother, Mount athletic director Joe Weber and David Brunette, Eric’s dad. retreat will be offered in October.

Across Oklahoma Come and Experience a Fantastic Summer! Joseph’s fifth anniversary of Perpetual Eucharistic An Invitation to Catholics to Come Home OKLAHOMA CITY — Villa Teresa is exploring Adoration. Mass will be celebrated at 5:30 p.m. on OKLAHOMA CITY — If you know of a family the Summer Olympics and its host country, China. March 29. A potluck dinner will follow in the parish member, friend or someone with whom you work Each week will be devoted to experiencing the gym. who has drifted away from the Church, please help stories, famous people, arts and crafts, the gifts that us by passing this invitation on to them. We want the Chinese culture have shared with the world. Retreat Offered to invite them back. Beginning April 1 at 6 p.m. in Swimming and tutoring is also offered. Villa Teresa PIEDMONT — Weaving the Fabric of Your the Kastner room at St. Charles Church, we will begins their summer program June 2 through Aug. Life, March 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with Karen meet for five informal group discussions. We 1 with day care offered May 19 through Aug. 8. Bullock, Benedictine Oblate. Bullock, talented in welcome Catholics who no longer attend Mass Children must be ages 2 1/2 to fifth grade. If you many craft mediums, will lead in inner reflection, regularly, those who have issues with the Church are interested, call for a tour (232-4286) or come to to weave the special moments and roles of your life that they would like to discuss. our open house, Saturday, April 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. using the form of rag weaving. Join Karen at Red More information can be found on our Web site, Plains Monastery, southwest of Piedmont, in the Straight Talk www.villateresaschool.com. red Art Barn. All materials provided. Call 373-4739 OKLAHOMA CITY — The Archdiocesan Office to register. Fee: $45, includes a $15 non-refundable of Family Life will sponsor a Sexual Assault Volunteers Needed deposit. Bring a sack lunch. Awareness and Prevention Conference, “Straight OKLAHOMA CITY — St. Vincent de Paul Talk,” for youth and parents. The conference will be Thrift Store is looking for volunteers who can offer held April 19 at the Catholic Pastoral Center and as much or as little time as possible. St. Vincent de Reardon to Perform will feature Ben Atherton-Zeman, a nationally Paul has two Thrift Store locations, N.W. 10th St. OKLAHOMA CITY — Saint Eugene Catholic known and popular actor, comedian, feminist and and N.W. 23rd St. in Oklahoma City. To make an Church, 2400 W. Hefner Road, will host husband. Zeman will present a one-man play: appointment with the store manager, call (405) Michael Reardon and Patrick Lane in a dramatic “Voices of Men,” to educate youth and parents 917-5999. Volunteers are needed to drive trucks, performance of the Gospel of John. The 6:30 p.m. about the epidemic of violence in dating. Go to sort items including toys, do laundry, check event is free and is set for April 2. All are invited. www.voicesofmen.org to view clips of Ben’s work. electronics, price items, arrange merchandise on Reardon has memorized the four Gospels of Break-out sessions will include technology the sales floor, wash dishes and clean merchandise. Matthew,Mark, Luke and John, as well as the Book safety and the consequences of negative use; Also needed are special talents such as carpentry, of Revelation, and performs them dramatically cutting and suicide: How to Recognize, Question plumbing and manual labor. Help with organizing worldwide. Lane serves as director, musician and and Prevent, and many more subjects that are volunteers is also needed as is writing thank-you lighting artist for the production. The pair has facing our teens and young adults. There will also notes and letters. performed more than 1,000 times in cities through- be a panel of experts of various fields to answer out the United States and Canada, as well as questions for both youth and parents. Call the St. Joseph Celebrates Anniversary Japan, China, Europe, Israel and Jerusalem. A Office of Family Life, (405) 721-8944, for more infor- NORMAN — All are invited to attend St. reception to meet the artists will follow. mation. Cost will be only $5 to cover lunch. 14 Sooner Catholic ● March 16, 2008 Inarticulate Loves: Please Father, Tell a New Story There is a fine little poem by an “Are you a god,” the man silence. We are mute divorce, a friend is losing her job, and, American poet, Lee Yung Lee, about a screams, “that I am mute before before each other again, we find ourselves painfully relationship between a father and a you? and so we talk sports inarticulate, searching for words and son. I read it in church sometimes on scores, shopping, not finding them. As is evident in so Father’s Day. Titled A Story, it runs Am I a god, that I should never neighborhood gossip, many dreadful toasts at weddings, we like this: disappoint you?” fashion, the weather, avoid speaking to the occasion alto- But truly the boy is still here. the latest TV show, gether or we speak words that do any- anything except thing except honor the occasion. Sad is the man who is asked “Please, baba, a story!” for a story what would need to By Father But we shouldn’t be so hard on It is an emotional rather than be spoken. Ron Rolheiser ourselves. We aren’t gods. And if we and can’t come up with one. a logical question. It begins already were as articulate as Lee-Yung Lee, His 5-year-old son waits in his It is an earthily, not a heavenly when our children sit on our laps as we might ask instead: “Are you a god lap: one. infants and we are unsure of what to that I should be mute before you? Am say, though perhaps then it is easier to I a god, that I should never disappoint “Not the same story baba! And it posits Not the same one, a new one!” find words to express our love. But it you?” that a boy’s supplications gets harder as they grow up and their The man rubs his chin and But the supplication still beckons and a father’s love persons and lives become complex and so we succumb to the temptation scratches his ear. as they wrestle with restlessness, to repeat the time-worn stories, the add up to silence. sexuality, and their need to separate In a room full of books, usual bad jokes at the wedding recep- themselves from us. Then we begin to in a world full of stories tion, the safe banter that moves things Lee’s poem is about the inarticu- feel unsure and we can’t find the along: “Let’s talk about last night’s he can recall not one. lateness of a father before his son. But words we need to speak or we find that game! Let me tell you what happened And soon he thinks the poem would read just as well in we cannot speak the words we like to at work! Have you heard this joke?” this boy will give up on his terms of other relationships: mother- speak. We agonize as we lose our close- But we sense that, figuratively, every- daughter, mother-son, father-daughter ness to our children. They begin to father. one’s packing to leave: “Don’t go!” we or even wife-husband, or friend-friend. push away the old words and we find And already the man lives far say desperately, “hear the alligator One person’s supplication, a child or that, if we keep speaking those words, story again!” But they’re all still here, ahead adult, and another’s love too often add they push us away with the words. begging for a new story: “Please, baba, He sees the day the boy will go up to silence and disappointment. In But their supplication doesn’t go away. the end, except for rare occasions, we away, they need us more than ever and a story!” “Don’t go,” he says, “hear the all end up not really finding the words they need to hear certain things from In the Foreword to The Black Prince, Iris Murdoch writes: “I have alligator story again. we need to speak to each other in our us. But what? The words we find are relationships. We are all inarticulate not words that they want to hear. All known, for long periods, the torture Hear the angel story one more in love, painfully so. that tension is ultimately a supplica- of a life without self-expression.” time. Daily we find ourselves sitting tion: A new story, not the old one. Tell Nowhere is this torture more felt than You love the spider story! across from someone where the situa- me a new story! when we stand before our loved ones. You laugh at that spider. tion calls for a new story and we can And the same thing happens too Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, Let me tell it!” only stutter. There’s supplication in inside of all our close relationships. We theologian, teacher and award- the other person’s eyes and in the come to critical times, a friend is sick winning author, is president of the But the boy is already packing situation itself: Please, a new story, in the hospital, a colleague is getting Oblate School of Theology in San his shirts not the old one! But that supplication married, someone is moving away, Antonio. He can be contacted through He is looking for his keys. and our best intentions add up to a family member is undergoing a his Web site, www.ronrolheiser.com. Our Prayer is a Prayer for Life Young Catholics Called to Present Gift This past Jan. 23, many of us in the WASHINGTON, D.C. — drives, visiting nursing homes, writing Oklahoma City area had the good Life. Thousands of Catholic young people letters to members of the armed forces fortune to attend the Sanctity of Life will be busier than usual this Lent or shut-ins, raising money for a charity Mass celebrated by Archbishop Beltran Period. doing service projects, if the National or cleaning up a local park. at Our Lady’s Cathedral. This has be- Catholic Educational Association NCEA established a Web site, come a yearly tradition. It is another By Jim Fowler (NCEA) has its way. http://ncea.catholic.org, to help schools, effort by the Catholic Church to help The national organization repre- parishes and individuals learn more young women who are expecting a senting Catholic education at all levels about the effort and to register their child not to go through the terrible care for the child themselves, let some- has issued an invitation to Catholic volunteer hours. Service projects must ordeal of an abortion. This is a shock one adopt their child and give them the elementary and high school students, be completed by May 31, 2008. Through they will not outlive. opportunity to experience life with all children in parish religious education an online “pledge form,” the site will its joy and sadness. This is our prayer. We are reminded of the two programs, college students and semi- gather information about the number Editor’s Note: Jim Fowler has wonderful young women who had the narians to do voluntary acts of service of participants, total hours volunteered fought to end the death penalty in courage to carry their babies to term, in honor of the pontiff’s birthday. Pope and the kind of service provided. NCEA Oklahoma for years. His son, Mark, which gave my wife and I the opportu- Benedict will turn 81 on April 16, the will release this information to the was executed by the state of Oklahoma nity to adopt our two sons, Jimbo and second day of his six-day visit to the media and to diocesan education for his role in the deaths of three people Mark. We have thought of these two United States April 15-20. The project officials, so they can know how many during a grocery store robbery. A few young ladies many times and hope that is called “Birthday Blessings for Pope hours were pledged by young people in years later, the man convicted of killing God has truly blessed their lives. Benedict XVI: A gift of public service that diocese. A running tally of the his mother was awaiting execution on from U.S. Catholic youth and students.” number of participants and the total We have in this country, two forms Oklahoma’s death row when DNA The project allows each student to number of hours pledged will be dis- of state-sanctioned killing — abortion evidence proved he was not the killer. choose how to spend his or her time played on the project Web site. and the death penalty. Since then Fowler has dedicated him- It is our prayer that the young self to ending capital punishment in volunteering. Acts of service are To learn more about the “Birthday women who are anticipating the birth our state. He argues life without parole broadly defined as anything that helps Blessings” project, call NCEA at of their child will have the courage to follows with Church teaching. Jim can another person or improves the envi- (202) 337-6232 or go to: http://ncea.- carry that child to life. If they cannot be reached at [email protected]. ronment. This may include canned food catholic.org/. March 16, 2008 ● Sooner Catholic 15 Author Provides Historic Look at Christians in Egypt Christians in Egypt: Orthodox, the Egyptian desert. St Antony or is on various Christian agencies, social Catholic and Protestant Communities Anthony the Great is considered the Brother’s and ecumenical organizations. The Past and Present. Otto R.A. founder or father of monasticism, fifth chapter is on Christian feasts in Meinardus. Cairo, Egypt: The especially eremitic (hermit) monasti- Review Egypt. The sixth is on the various American University in Cairo Press. cism; while St. Pachomius is By Brother leaders of the churches. The seventh 177 pages. Hardback. October 2006. considered the founder or father of Benet Exton, is on multicultural and ecumenical ISBN 977-424-973-9. $24.50. cenobitic (community) monasticism. O.S.B. spirituality in Egypt. There are three Christian Egypt also produced some of maps of the Coptic Church’s dioceses. the great Fathers of the Church like There are endnotes, a bibliography second-class citizens. Rule under the St. Athanasius, St. , and an index. There are no illustra- Muslims for the Christians in Egypt St. , Origen, and tions. varied from ruler to ruler. Some were When people hear about modern- others. stricter than others, while some were This book might be considered by day Egypt, they think that the people The Coptic Christians split from persecutors of Christians. Christians some on the exotic side since it there are all Muslims or that a great the rest of Christianity over the issue many times served in the Muslim is about Christians in Egypt and majority are. There is in fact a good of the nature of Christ. The Coptic governments. Today Christians in especially about the Coptic Church. number of Christians living in Church was able to continue to grow Egypt do not have an easy life. They This book is recommended to those modern-day Egypt. The largest group in Egypt and to expand down the Nile are limited by the government about interested in the study of the various of Christians are of the Coptic River into Sudan and into Ethiopia. building new churches and other churches or who are interested in Orthodox Church, whose leader is There are other Christians in Egypt, activities. Pope Shenuda III was Egypt. Pope Shenuda III, the of but these groups are not as numerous arrested after the assassination of Meinardus is also author of Alexandria, and is also known as the as the Coptics are. These groups President Anwar Sadat. The govern- Christian Egypt (2002), Monks and successor of St. . include the Greek Orthodox Church, ment thought Coptics had a role in Monasteries of the Egyptian Desert Coptic Christians are descendants of the Armenian Orthodox Church, the the assassination. The pope was (1989), The Holy Family in Egypt Egyptians who lived during the time Roman Catholic Church and others. eventually released. (1987) and of other books. of the pharaohs. As Otto Meinardus There are also various Protestant presents in this book which is the final Meinardus has six chapters in his Brother Benet Exton is a churches in Egypt too. Meinardus book. The first is on Egyptian Benedictine Monk at St. Gregory’s part of a trilogy on Egyptian examines each of these groups. Christians (Two Thousand Years of Christianity and its pharaonic Abbey in Shawnee. Among other Coptic Christianity (1999) and Coptic When Arab invaders for Islam heritage. The second is on Christians duties, he serves as the librarian there and Pilgrimages (2002)), came to Egypt, they defeated the local living in a Muslim country in the and writes book reviews regularly for Christian monasticism has its roots in inhabitants and forced them to either middle ages. The third is on the several Catholic publications, includ- to die, convert to Islam or become like various churches in Egypt. The fourth ing the Sooner Catholic.

Freedom Found When We Truly Let God Catholic Radio Letting go and letting God is more experience hurt and anger, even though challenging and more difficult than it what was done or said is not about us Five times a week! sounds. Letting go seems so difficult but about them. We experience shame Counseling when we are in the moment; experienc- and humiliation, even though we are Corner ing hurt, anger, anxiety, fear, in- exactly the persons God wants us to be. By Joe Froehle, adequacy and shame; worrying un- We try to take care of others when LPC, ICADC necessarily; having unreasonable ex- they are perfectly capable of taking pectations; being resentful; and insist- care of themselves. We attempt to ing on things being our way. control others and get others to do what old attitudes and beliefs that are caus- When we are hurt and angry, we we think is best, when they have the ing us pain and frustrations. We can do have probably taken something or right to discover their own reality and so slowly and gently, taking baby steps, someone personally. We can let go of what is best for themselves. The list realizing we can’t do it all at once. that person or thing by realizing it is goes on and on. Letting go and letting God can become not about us and experience peace Other areas of letting go include: a way of life. “The Language of Letting knowing that God loves us no matter letting go of the need to give them Go,” a daily reading book by Melody Where: KTLR 890 AM what. advice, tell them what to do and protect Beattie, may be helpful. Also, When we feel anxious and fearful, them (except for young children); journaling, praying, meditating, attend- Monday thru Friday we can wonder what’s the worse thing letting go of the need for financial ing 12 step support groups are helpful 3-5 pm that can happen, think it through and, success (if it comes, we can enjoy it); in letting go. Catholic Answers Live if appropriate, let go. Oftentimes our letting go of the need for affirmations, As we slowly let go and let God, we 5-5:30 pm fears are about what others will think validations, honors and recognitions (if experience a new freedom and a new of us and, frankly, it’s none of our those occur, that’s nice); letting go of happiness; we discover a new and Monday: Defending Life business what they think of us. Our job expectations, (preferences are prefer- loving relationship with ourselves and Tuesday: Web of Faith is to be loving of ourselves and of others able); letting go of needing things to be with the Holy Spirit within; we begin to Wednesday: Defending Life and to be close with God. the way we want; letting go of resent- better understand and accept our- Thursday: Good News When we feel shame, inadequacies ments, (forgiveness helps) etc. selves; we discover a yearning to live a Sunday and/or humiliations, we can notice and However, letting go is very difficult life more focused on Jesus Christ’s call Friday: Good News Sunday observe what has happened and what for we have been hanging on all these for us, and God the Father will smile up 5:30-5:45 pm we are thinking that are contributing to years. We have been reacting and on us. these feelings. We can let go by realiz- responding to life this way since we Chaplet of Devine Mercy ing these shaming feelings are the were children and/or adolescents. Many EDITOR’S NOTE: Joe Froehle has result of erroneous beliefs about our- of these attitudes, beliefs and behaviors many years experience in marital, Support Oklahoma selves we gained in childhood and ado- may have worked for us as children but individual and family counseling. He Catholic Broadcasting, Inc. lescent years, and have nothing to do are not working for us today as loving serves in the Counseling Center at St. okcatholicbroad with what is happening now. adults. , Edmond. He can be casting.com We worry about others even It may be time to find the willing- reached at (405) 359-8539 or by e-mail though we are powerless over them. We ness to honestly explore and let go of at [email protected].

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JOBS BOX Accountant of three years teaching experience, preferably in a knowledge of Catholic social teaching and a will- Archdiocesan Business Office is seeking . Salary is based on qualifications ingness to facilitate Tradition and Conversation a degreed accountant, Great Plains Software and experience. Position available June 1, 2008. seminars (a common core “Great Books” require- experience a plus. Interested candidates can fax a For an application, contact Office of the Superin- ment). Candidates must be supportive of and will- letter of interest, resume and references to Davis tendent, P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City 73123, ing to contribute to the Catholic and Benedictine Johnson at (405) 709-2711 or by mail to P.O. Box call (405) 721-4202, or contact mdubey@catharch- identity of the university. Send letter of application, 32180, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73123. dioceseokc.org. vita, transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy and three letters of recommendation to the Individual Program Coordinator Elementary School Principal attention of Father Robert A. Busch, Ph.D., The Center of Family Love in Okarche has St. Mary’s School in Ponca City is seeking a Vice President for Academic Affairs. Application an immediate opening for an Individual Program principal who will be a faith leader as well as materials may be sent electronically to hr@st- Coordinator. This position is from Wednesday academic leader for the school. St. Mary’s has pre- gregorys.edu or via mail service to Human through Friday and weekends. Responsible for the school through eighth grade. St. Mary’s enrolls Resources Department, St. Gregory’s University, well-being of several residential clients. College approximately 150 students. Applicant must: 1) be 1900 W. MacArthur Drive, Shawnee 74804. Review graduate is preferred. Two to four years experience a practicing Catholic; 2) have a master’s degree in of applications will begin immediately and continue in working with clients with developmental disabil- educational administration or a related field or be until the position is filled. ities is ideal. We pay competitive wages, provide working toward such a degree; 3) have a minimum training and have a paid time-off program. To of three years teaching experience, preferably in a Adjunct Faculty apply, call John Isenegger at 263-4658, fax résumé Catholic school. Salary is based on qualifications The College for Working Adults at St. to 263-4563 or apply in person at the Center of and experience. Position available June 1, 2008. Gregory’s University on the Shawnee campus Family Love at 635 , Okarche 73762. EOE For an application, contact Office of the Superin- has openings for adjunct faculty at the under- tendent, P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City 73123, graduate and graduate level: General Education, Direct Care Technicians call (405) 721-4202, or contact mdubey@catharch- Business and Business Law, Computer Science, The Center of Family Love in Okarche has dioceseokc.org. Professional Development and Psychology. A immediate openings for Direct Care Technicians. master’s degree is required, preference for This position is from Wednesday through Friday Teacher Needed candidates with experience teaching adults. and weekends. Work with people with develop- Volunteer English teacher needed for the Candidates must be supportive of and willing to mental disabilities and get a great sense of satis- Father Rother Parochial School in Santiago Atitlán, contribute to the Catholic and Benedictine identity faction. College graduate is preferred. Two to four . Room and board provided. For more of the university. Send a cover letter, vita and tran- years experience in working with clients with information, contact Father Tony Taylor at (405) scripts to [email protected] or mail to Dr. Denise developmental disabilities is ideal. We pay compet- 517-2303. Short, Associate Dean, St. Gregory’s University, itive wages, provide training and have a paid time- 1900 W. MacArthur, Shawnee 74804. off program. To apply, call John Isenegger at 263- Maintenance Employee 4658, fax résumé to 263-4563 or apply in person at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School Director of Campus Ministry the Center of Family Love at 635 Texas, Okarche is looking for a Maintenance Department employee. St. Gregory’s University, a small Catholic 73762. EOE Resume and references should be mailed to L.D. and Benedictine liberal arts college, is seeking McGowin, Maintenance Director, 801 NW 50th, qualified applicants to serve as Director of Campus Youth Ministry Coordinator Oklahoma City 73118. Any questions may be Ministry. Responsibilities include oversight of a Holy Spirit Church in Mustang, a friendly, directed to 842-6638 Ext. 241. comprehensive campus ministry program (as growing parish, seeks a full-time, mature, articulated in the USCCB’s Empowered By The experienced, practicing Catholic to be youth coordi- Teacher Sought Spirit), coordination of student liturgies, implemen- nator for all youth, DRE for grades 9-12, Sacred Heart Catholic School in El Reno is tation of ongoing catechetical and faith formation Coordinator of Confirmation program and Whole seeking a pre-kindergarten teacher. Applicants activities, coordination of service and mission trip Community team member. Bachelor’s must have a license or certification in Early opportunities for students, and direction of fall and degree in theology or religious education, or CMD Childhood. Please submit resumes to Principal spring retreats. The Director of Campus Ministry certification or desire to obtain same required. Mail Shannon Statton, 210 S. Evans, El Reno, Okla. also serves as consultant/supervisor for the Buckley resume, references and letter of interest to Father 73036, or fax to (405) 262-3818. Team, a student-led retreat ministry to area Jim, Holy Spirit Church, P.O. Box 246, Mustang, parishes and high schools. The successful candidate Okla. 73064. Financial Aid Director will be a practicing Catholic with a master’s degree St. Gregory's University has an immediate in theology or pastoral ministry. She/he will have Fourth-Grade Teacher opening for the position of Financial Aid Director. a mature understanding of the Catholic faith Villa Teresa School in Oklahoma City has an Position is responsible for managing all federal, tradition, an ability to communicate this tradition opening for the 2008-2009 school year for fourth- state and institutional student aid programs; creatively to young adults and a willingness to grade teacher. Applicants must have state certifica- supervising loan programs; and supervising, train- work in a collaborative ministry environment. tion for elementary education. Send resumes to ing and evaluating financial aid personnel. Previous campus ministry experience, CCMA certi- Villa Teresa School, 1216 Classen Drive, Oklahoma Bachelor’s degree required, with advanced degree fication and instrumental music ability (especially City 73103, or call Sister Veronica Higgins for an desired. Minimum two years experience in financial keyboard or guitar) are desirable. Interested interview, 232-4286. aid work at the college level. Excellent organiza- qualified candidates should send a cover letter, tional, management, interpersonal and communica- resume and references to [email protected] or St. Early Childhood Teacher tion skills required. Send cover letter, resume and Gregory’s University, HRD, 1900 W. MacArthur, Villa Teresa School in Oklahoma City has an references to St. Gregory’s University, Human Shawnee 74804. Position opened until filled. EOE opening for the 2008-2009 school year for 2 1/2- Resources Director, 1900 W. MacArthur, Shawnee, year-olds. Applicants must have an associate’s 74804, or e-mail [email protected]. EOE Groundskeeper Needed degree in early childhood or child development. National Shrine of the Infant Jesus of Send resumes to Villa Teresa School, 1216 Classen Assistant Professor, Political Science Prague has an opening for a groundskeeper/ Drive, Oklahoma City 73103, or call Sister Veronica St. Gregory’s University, a Catholic and facilities maintenance person. Responsibilities Higgins for an interview, 232-4286. Benedictine liberal arts college, is seeking qualified include: maintain the Shrine grounds including applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position in trees, shrubs, grass, sidewalks, parking lots; snow Elementary School Principal political science, beginning August 2008. Ph.D. in removal; painting; general handyman and other St. James School in Oklahoma City is seeking political science (or related field) is strongly pre- duties as needed. Must be physically able to lift at a principal who will be a faith leader as well as ferred; ABD will be considered. Commitment to least 60 pounds and willing to work outdoors in all academic leader for the school. St. James has pre- excellence in undergraduate teaching is essential. weather conditions. Some weekend and evening K3 through eighth grade. St. James enrolls approx- Teach Government of the U.S. (a common core hours may be required. Salary commensurate with imately 190 students. Applicant must: 1) be a requirement) and upper level political science experience. To apply, send resume to National practicing Catholic; 2) have a master’s degree in electives. Ability to develop/teach courses in public Shrine of the Infant Jesus of Prague, P.O. Box 488, educational administration or a related field or be administration, economics, sociology/social change/- Prague, Okla. 74864, or e-mail shrine_iop@hot- working toward such a degree; 3) have a minimum community organization is desirable, as is a mail.com. March 16, 2008 ● Sooner Catholic 19

Road SW, Piedmont. For more noon lunch, 1 p.m. Benediction of the snacks will be provided. For more MARCH details, call 373-4565. Optional video Blessed Sacrament, Prayer of the information, call Saint Ann on Taize prayer at 6 p.m. Chaplet of the Infant Jesus and the Retirement Center at 721-0747. Litany of the Infant Jesus. Nat’l 13 Lenten Penance Service at St. 16 The Community of the Secular Shrine of the Infant Jesus of Prague 28 McGuinness Girls Home Paul, Del City, at 7 p.m. Order of the Blessed Mary is located at St. Wenceslaus Church, Soccer Game vs Capitol Hill, 6 p.m. of Mt. Carmel and St. Teresa of SH-99 7 miles N. I-40 or 20 miles S. 14 Mount St. Mary Home Jesus - Oklahoma Community and I-44 at Stroud exit, Prague, (405) 567- 28-30 Silent Retreat Offered. Baseball Game vs OKC Broncos, Province of St. Therese, meets at St. 3080. “Silence is God’s Music.” Come 4:30 p.m. Joseph Carmelite Monastery in away for a weekend silent retreat Piedmont from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For 24 Mount St. Mary Home where you can develop your 15 Lenten Day of Reflection. The more information, call Janet Mildfelt Baseball Game vs Little Axe, 4:30 creativity, work on a project or just Office of Worship and Spiritual Life at (405) 848-6275 or Deacon Jim p.m. rest. There will be three times the is offering a Lenten Day of Reflection Breazile at (405) 377-9478. silence is broken to discuss the book, titled Walking Together in Mystery. 24 Mount St. Mary Home The War of Art. The retreat is at The presenter will be Sister Mary 17 McGuinness Home Baseball Baseball Game vs Little Axe, 4:30 Mount St. Mary’s convent. Meals and Kevin Rooney, ASC, March 15 at the Game vs Mount St. Mary’s, 7 p.m. p.m. lodging and the book are provided as Catholic Pastoral Center. The cost for part of the $200 cost. To register or the day is $15 which includes lunch 17-25 Monthly Novena to the 25 Mount St. Mary Home Soccer for questions, call Katie Gordy at and refreshments. To register or for Infant Jesus, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Game vs Santa Fe South, girls, 6 627-6954. more information, call the Office of Nat’l Shrine of the Infant Jesus, p.m., boys, 8 p.m. Worship and Spiritual Life at (405) Saint Wenceslaus Church, SH-99 7 29 Roman Holiday 2008, All Saints 721-5651 Ext. 158. miles N. I-40 or 20 miles S. I-44 at 26 Prayer Day for the Retired at School fundrasier, Postal Training Stroud exit, Prague, (405) 567-3080. the Catholic Pastoral Center. Center Marriott, Norman. 15 Pre-Cana. A day for couples Registration at 9:30 a.m. Day of preparing for the Sacrament of 18 Chrism Mass at Our Lady’s reflection on the Fifty Days of Easter. 29 Weaving the Fabric of Your Marriage. To register, contact the Cathedral. Cost is $7. Life, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Karen Bullock, Office of Family Life, (405) 721-8944. Benedictine Oblate. Reflect on the 21 Good Friday - Fast and 26 Health Fair. Saint Ann Retire- important and insightful moments of 15 Mount St. Mary Home Abstinence ment Center will host a health fair your life, especially as touched by Baseball Game vs Newcastle, 5 p.m. and open house from 11 a.m. to 3 God. Join Karen at Red Plains 23 Easter - Holy Day of p.m. Representatives from various Monastery in the red Art Barn. All 16 Palm Sunday Obligation health-related organizations will be materials provided. Call 373-4739 to on hand to discuss health issues and register. Fee: $45, includes a $15 non- 16 Taize Prayer, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 23 Pilgrimage Sunday, 10:45 a.m. the services they provide. Tours will refundable deposit. Bring a sack Red Plains Monastery, 728 Richland Anointing of the Sick, 11 a.m. Mass, be held of Saint Ann and healthy lunch. Summer/Fall Courses Offered by Pastoral Ministry Program The Pastoral Ministry program Electives a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Catholic Pastoral THEO 4883 Later American of the Archdiocese is designed THEO 4883 Formation and Center, OKC, Peggy Dooley. A Catholicism. Wednesday evenings, specifically to respond to this call of Methodology for Catechists. consideration of the Church 7 to 10 p.m., Catholic Pastoral Vatican II. Theology and ministry Monday evenings, June 2-July 21, community as Sacrament — sign Center, Mike Chavez. This course courses are offered during spring, 6 to 10 p.m., Catholic Pastoral and cause — of Christ in the world will examine developments in the summer and fall semesters for the Center, Peggy Dooley. This course today. Prerequisites: Theology of Catholic Church in the United education and formation of persons offers students a closer look at what Church and . States since the Second Vatican for ministry in the Church. Courses it means to be a catechist. THEO 4053 Creeds and Faith. Council. may be taken for college credit Tuesday evenings, 7 to 10 p.m., SPIRITUAL DIRECTION [with the possibility of a BA in THEO 4883 History of the Catholic Pastoral Center, OKC, COURSES Pastoral Ministry from Newman Papacy Tuesday evenings, June 3- John Warren. A study of the Information on courses in University or an Archdiocesan July 22, 6 to 10 p.m., Catholic Catholic community’s endeavors Spiritual Direction is available from diploma] or may be audited for Pastoral Center, John Braniff. This to adequately articulate and Benedictine Ministries, (405) 373- personal enrichment or continuing course will explore the rich history, systematize its beliefs through the 4739. When offered, these courses education. tradition and role of the Papacy. centuries. Prerequisites: Ordinarily may be taken for college credit Classes ordinarily meet for 15 taken as the last course in the through the Pastoral Ministry weeks, evenings or Saturday FALL 2008 SCHEDULE program, or after at least 5 core program. mornings, for 3 hours/session. Core Courses courses. Minimum of 10 students required THEO 1003 Old Testament for a course to be offered. Literature. Saturday mornings, Electives THE CERTIFICATE IN YOUTH Tuition and Costs: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Catholic THEO 2003 Introduction to MINISTRY STUDIES PROGRAM For credit, 3 hour course, $160 Pastoral Center, OKC, Jim Doctrine. Thursday evenings, 7 to Information on this series of plus textbooks. Williams. A study of the law, 10 p.m., St. , courses that promote leadership Personal enrichment: $90 plus prophets, historical books and Pauls Valley, John Warren. This development for ministry with textbooks. wisdom literature of the Old course examines the elements adolescents is available from the Graduates of our programs, Testament using analytical methods which comprise a Catholic- Archdiocesan Youth and Young continuing education [no credit of contemporary scholarship. Christian vision of God, world and Adult Office, (405) 721-9220. These given]: $75 plus textbooks. self. This course serves as an courses may be taken for college THEO 3053 Sacramenta; introduction to the Pastoral credit through the Pastoral SUMMER 2008 SCHEDULE Theology. Thursday mornings, 9:30 Ministry program. Ministry program. 20 Sooner Catholic ● March 16, 2008 Faith on Exhibit Heritage Room Offers Oklahoma Catholics Opportunity To View Up Close People and Ministries That Have Helped Plant and Grow Our Faith Over the Past 100 Years OKLAHOMA CITY — Catholic schools looking This is fitting since the book “The Road to for an educational and inspiring end-of-the-year Renewal,” which focuses on Bishop Reed, was outing for students might consider the Heritage released late last year. Room at the Catholic Pastoral Center. Parish The Heritage Room will continue to display groups might also want to make sure the Heritage items related to Father Stanley Rother. The Room is on their list of pilgrimage sites. Oklahoma priest was shot to death in Guatemala in The Heritage Room was developed as a part of 1981 and last year his Cause for was the Centennial Celebration of the Archdiocese in approved by the Vatican. 2005. It’s located inside the Catholic Pastoral Weinmann said the exhibit dedicated to Father Center at 7501 Northwest Expressway.The exhibits Rother shows photos and mementos kept by his are changed each January, bringing a new focus to parents, as well as some of the hats he wore around the heritage and leadership of the Catholic Church the Okarche family farm, while working there prior to entering the priesthood. There are several items in the exhibit that came from Father Rother’s Even if a Catholic has toured Mass in 1963. An early portrait of Father Stanley Rother along with a Another exhibit features the incredible works of favorite jacket and cap. the Heritage Room once, a art created by the late Father John Walch, while repeat visit is necessary since another exhibit is dedicated to the remarkable life exhibits have been changed out of the late Father Victor Van De Walle. Father Van, as he was known, served as in three and new ones added. national armies: Belgium, British and American. He even served as a spy for the Belgian under- ground during World War II. that has existed for more than 100 years in Mount Saint Mary High School, the Sisters of Oklahoma. Jim Weinmann, who helps coordinate Benedict and the Red Plains Monastery are also the Heritage Room for the Archdiocese, said even if featured in the Heritage Room as is a Catholic has toured the Heritage Room once, a Old Cathedral, Oklahoma City’s first Catholic repeat visit is necessary since exhibits have been Church built in 1889. changed out and new ones added. Weinmann said groups are welcome to visit the The first bishop of Oklahoma, Bishop Theopile Heritage Room during the week. “If they like, they Meerschaert, was featured in the Heritage Room in can arrange to attend Mass at 11:30 here at the 2005. Bishop Clement Kelley was featured in 2006 Pastoral Center and have lunch with us.” He said and Bishop Eugene McGuinness was featured in tours are appropriate for third grade and up. 2007. In 2008, the exhibit dedicated to an To arrange a tour of the Heritage Room, contact Oklahoma bishop is focused on Bishop Victor Reed. Jeanine McFall at 721-5651.

Jim Weinmann looks at art created by the late Father John Walch that was used on a Catholic Extension calendar.

An altar as it appeared when the Pastoral Center served as Saint Seminary. A photo of Bishop Reed celebrating Mass.