Sooner Catholic soonercatholic.org August 10, 2014 www.archokc.org Go Make Disciples St. Joseph’s Orphanage and Children’s Home holds reunion By J.E. Helm cared for by other orders including Benedic- I was very well treated there.” For the Sooner Catholic tines, Sisters of St. Joseph, and Divine Provi- Judy Schirf was a resident from 1961 to At a reunion this month, former residents of dence Sisters. 1964 along with her brothers Phillip, Mark The home was expanded and Stephen. Mark and Phillip St. Joseph’s Orphanage and St. Joseph’s Chil- The home was ex- dren’s Home had a chance to reconnect with several times and at one point enjoyed playing on the baseball old friends and share treasured memories. included a working farm. By the panded several times team, the St. Joseph’s 89ers, The event, sponsored by Catholic Charities, early 1940s, St. Joseph’s had and at one point although Mark admits “We nev- was held at Trinity Gardens in Oklahoma City cared for more than 3,000 chil- er won a game!” and was open to all former residents, staff dren. Eventually, the number of included a working Maxine Neconie Sutherland members and their families. children needing placement de- farm. By the early came all the way from Grant’s clined, and in 1965 the orphan- Point, Ore., to attend the re- St. Joseph’s Orphanage fi rst opened in 1912 1940s, St. Joseph’s when the Diocese of Oklahoma established a age was renamed St. Joseph’s union. She graduated from the children’s home in Bethany. Some children Children’s Home. It was relocat- had cared for more eighth grade at St. Joseph’s, sent there were orphans; others were placed at ed to northeast Oklahoma City. than 3,000 children. and she had her diploma with St. Joseph’s due to diffi cult family situations or Virginia Vasques Marquardt her, dated May 6, 1959. Her fi nancial distress. Three Sisters of Mercy were was at St. Joseph’s in the late sister Mary Neconie Shane also the fi rst women religious to staff St. Joseph’s, 1930s when she was about nine years old. She attended from Fort Cobb. and over the years, the children also were was eventually reunited with family members Carolyn Wathan Thompson remembers Sister but says “I wish they would have left me there. continued on page 7 Groundbreaking for Carmelite convent

Archbishop Coakley, Sisters Barbara Joseph, Patricia Ann and Immac- ulata, along with the rest of the building commu- nity for the Carmelite Sisters, break ground on the new convent. The sisters’ new convent will be part of Saint Ann Retirement Center. It will take approximately 13 months to complete. Photo by Cara Koenig/ Sooner Catholic. See more photos on page 9.

Catholic agencies study President Obama’s order on government contract employment By Dennis Sadowski Charities USA, Catholic Relief Ser- contracts because of the employment Catholic News Service vices and the Association of Catholic requirements. Colleges and Universities told Catho- “We obviously have some trouble WASHINGTON — Catholic agen- lic News Service the order continues with the language of gender identity cies were studying President Barack to be reviewed. and sexual orientation. We feel that’s Obama’s executive order that ex- The organizations or their members very, very broad. It’s ill defi ned,” said pands the prohibition on employment currently hold contracts or have at Melissa Swearingen, adviser and discrimination to include sexual orientation and gender by the federal one time contracted with the govern- spokeswoman for USCCB president, government and nonprofi t agencies ment for services. In some cases, the Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louis- and corporations that receive federal contracts have been worth millions of ville, Kentucky. contracts. dollars. “I don’t think our lawyers have fi n- The scrutiny comes because the The USCCB has been the most vo- ished analyzing if we will actively lose July 21 order does not spell out cal of the agencies in commenting on contracts right at the moment, but a specifi c exemption for religious the executive order. A spokeswom- certainly it’s a violation of our reli- organizations that contract with the an for the USCCB said the bishops gious freedom if we can’t even apply government. feared the order would force the for anything in the future,” she told Representatives of the U.S. Con- conference to abandon the possibili- Catholic News Service July 22. ference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic ty of applying for future government continued on page 3 2 August 10, 2014 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic International/National August 10, 2014 3

Put Out Into the Deep Vatican revising canon law on abuse penalties, cardinal says Luke 5:4 Find more By Cindy Wooden Juan Ignacio Arrieta, council sec- Archbishop Coakley Calls for Prayer and great news on Catholic News Service retary, also spoke of the work of revising that section of canon law. VATICAN CITY — Church law Bishop Arrieta had said the cur- Penance to Avert the Planned Sacrilege the website has procedures and penalties for rent Code of Canon Law, promul- August 4, 2014 the Feast of the Arch- effectively dealing with allegations By Sooner Catholic Staff gated in 1983, was written with The Memorial of St. John Vianney angels (September 29). of clerical sexual abuse, but the such an emphasis on the role of I invite all Catholics to Vatican is working to revise a Additional coverage of the individual bishop in his local Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, pray daily for divine section of the Code of Canon Law Church and archdiocesan diocese that each bishop bore the By now you are probably aware that a Satanic protection through the to make those norms and proce- news and events, only on full weight of deciding when and group has scheduled a so-called Black Mass for Sun- intercession of this dures clearer and, therefore, more www.soonercatholic.org: how to intervene and what sort of day, September 21 at the Civic Center Music Hall in heavenly patron who effective, said the president of the Oklahoma City. once defeated Lucifer Pontifi cal Council for Legislative sanction or punishment to impose  Archbishop Coakley’s Even though tickets are being sold for this event in his rebellion against Archbishop Paul S. Coakley Texts. on the guilty. letter will be read at all the as if it were merely some sort of dark entertainment, the Almighty and who The law ended up being too parishes of the archdiocese “We want to make this delicate this Satanic ritual is deadly serious. It is a blasphe- stands ready to assist us in this hour of need. vague, and church sanctions were during Masses the week- material more accessible, more un- mous and obscene inversion of the Catholic Mass. Secondly, I am asking that each parish conduct being applied so haphazardly, that end of Aug. 9-10. To read derstandable and easier for bish- Using a consecrated Host obtained illicitly from a a Eucharistic Holy Hour with Benediction to honor Bishop Juan Ignacio Arrieta, secretary of the Pontifi cal Council for Legislative Texts, takes part the church appeared to be divided, the news release regarding ops to apply,” Cardinal Francesco Catholic church and desecrating it in the vilest ways Christ’s Real Presence in the Holy Eucharist, between in a symposium on the reform of the Code of Canon Law at the Vatican in January. (CNS photo/ he said. Archbishop Coakley’s call to Coccopalmerio, council president, imaginable, the practitioners offer it in sacrifi ce to the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Giancarlo Giuliani, Catholic Press Photo) The two chief concerns in the prayer for the black mass, or told the Vatican newspaper. Satan. This terrible sacrilege is a deliberate attack on Mary (August 15) and September 21, to avert this person and therefore the good of tive act necessarily must be con- revised section, as in all church to download the Saint Mi- In the interview published July the Catholic Mass as well as the foundational beliefs proposed sacrilege. law, Bishop Arrieta said, are “to chael the Archangel prayer 24 in L’Osservatore Romano, the the church, penal law expects a re- demned; it requires a reaction.” of all Christians. It mocks Our Lord Jesus Christ, Finally, I invite all Catholics, Christians and peo- cards, visit archokc.org. cardinal said his offi ce has been action, that is the pastor infl icting At the same time, he said, the safeguard the truth and protect whom we Catholics believe is truly present under the ple of good will to join me in prayer for a Holy Hour, working since 2008 to revise “Book a canonical penalty,” the cardinal bishop must recognize that the the dignity of persons.” form of bread and wine in the Holy Eucharist when it outdoor Eucharistic Procession and Benediction at  St. Gregory’s junior Lau- VI: Sanctions in the Church,” a said. infl iction of a penalty is ultimate- At the same time, the rules are has been consecrated by a validly ordained priest. St. Francis of Assisi Church in Oklahoma City at 3:00 ren Mach joined college section of the Code of Canon Law. If a bishop does not react by ly for the good of the abuser as more stringent — “if someone does In spite of repeated requests, there has been no p.m. on Sunday, September 21, the day of the pro- students from around the The penalties and punishments imposing a punishment on a priest well. Penalties in canon law are this, he must be punished,” the indication that the City intends to prevent this event posed sacrilege. We will pray to avert this sacrilege country to walk across the offered by church law should be guilty of the crime of sexual abuse, designed to “encourage the conver- bishop said. While it withdraws from taking place. I have raised my concerns with and publicly manifest our faith in the Lord and our United States as part of the applied, he said. he said, “in some way that would sion of those who commit crimes.” the discretionary power of the city offi cials and pointed out how deeply offensive loving gratitude for the gift of the Holy Eucharist, the 20th Annual Crossroads Pro- “In the face of a negative ac- be, or would seem to be, consent- In a May 2013 interview with bishop in certain cases, he said, “it this proposed sacrilegious act is to Christians and source and summit of our lives. Life Walk. Read more about tion, which harms the good of a ing to the evil committed. A nega- Catholic News Service, Bishop is for the good of the bishop.” especially to the more than 250,000 Catholics who A printable version of the Prayer to St. Michael the her journey on the website. live in Oklahoma. I am certainly concerned about the Archangel is available in English, Spanish and Viet- misuse of a publicly supported facility for an event namese on the archdiocesan website (www.archokc.  Beginning Aug. 11, vis- Government contract employment which has no other purpose than mocking the Cath- org). If you have not yet done so, I urge you to con- it the “Picture Gallery” at continued from page 1 In a statement released July 23, CRS said it its staff in key positions must uphold church olic faith. I am especially concerned about the dark tact the Offi ce of the Mayor, the Honorable Mick Cor- soonercatholic.org to view “As a Catholic institution, and we’re consid- was “concerned about the serious implications teaching, Father Snyder said. powers that this Satanic worship invites into our nett, to express your outrage over this offensive and more photos from the fol- ered a church by some people’s defi nition, we of the president’s order for Catholic agencies “We say there are certain positions that are community and the spiritual danger that this pos- blasphemous sacrilege and this misuse of a tax-sup- lowing events. Little Flower’s should have the right to be able to defi ne our now and in the future.” positions of leadership and you represent the es to all who are involved in it, directly or indirectly. ported public space. 100th anniversary, Discalced own identity. We’re a faith-based organization. “As an agency of the USCCB, we will work organization and your represent the church Since it seems this event will not be cancelled, I am Commending our efforts to the Lord through the Carmelites Sisters of Saint Actually there’s many other Catholic and other with the bishops to promote a mutually accept- and you have to believe and live Catholic teach- calling on all Catholics of the Archdiocese of Okla- loving intercession of Mary, the Mother of God, I am Joseph’s 75th anniversary faith-based organizations that have a right to able solution,” the statement said. “We remain ing,” he explained. “For us, those positions are homa City to counteract this challenge to faith and Sincerely yours in Christ, and altar bread making, Em- ask their employees (to uphold) reasonable hopeful that compassion and goodwill will rule very few.” decency through prayer and penance. maus Day’s and Totus Tuus. standards in terms of conduct, in terms of be- and that our work on behalf of the poor around While the vast majority of diocesan Catholic Specifi cally, I am asking that the Prayer to St. Mi- liefs,” Swearingen continued. the world will not be unduly affected.” Charities programs do not contract with the chael the Archangel be included at the conclusion of The order, according to the White House, A spokesman for CRS declined further com- federal contracts, those that do would have to every Mass, beginning on the Feast of the Transfi gu- Most Reverend Paul S. Coakley leaves in place an exemption for religiously ment. meet the requirements of the executive order ration of the Lord (August 6) and continuing through Archbishop of Oklahoma City affi liated contractors to favor individuals of a ACCU President Michael Galligan-Stierle said once it takes effect, he said. particular religion when making employment in an emailed statement that the organization Sister Carol Keehan, a member of the Daugh- decisions as outlined in a December 2002 “stands with both the president and the U.S. ters of Charity who is president and CEO of executive order signed by President George W. bishops — each of whom has affi rmed the prin- the Catholic Health Association, told CNS no Are You A Bush. ciples of human dignity and diversity as key member hospitals hold federal contracts al- Only federal contractors and federally assist- values of our nation and our faith.” though some have received government grants Writer? ed construction contractors and subcontractors “Where differences arise is in determining for services. She said the organization had no The Sooner Catholic doing more than $10,000 in government busi- how to put those principles into practice, which comment on the president’s order. is looking for freelance ness in a year are covered by Obama’s order. can be complicated. Given that, ACCU is con- Swearingen said the USCCB was not involved writers from across Without the exemptions for religious orga- ferring with other faith-based organizations to in discussions with the White House before the Oklahoma to contrib- nizations specifi cally spelled out, Swearingen determine the extent to which the executive or- order was issued. ute articles and photos expressed concern about how the Obama ad- der applies to our member colleges and univer- However, she said the bishops’ conference about events and par- ministration will implement the order. sities. We remain hopeful that common ground was planning to submit comments to the ishes throughout the “It doesn’t mention the Bush regulation at between principle and practice may be found,” Department of Labor, which is charged with state.There is particular Plus, don’t miss daily all, so we’re assuming that the Bush regulation the statement said. drafting rules for implementing the order within need for writers who are updates on Facebook and would still be in effect with the limited protec- Father Larry Snyder, president of Catholic 90 days. fl uent in Spanish and Twitter! tions it has. But it’s not referenced,” she said. Charities USA, reiter- those outside of Oklaho- The executive order puts in place a key pro- ated to CNS July 22 ma City. For more infor- vision in the Employment Non-Discrimination that the agency found mation, contact Editor Act introduced in Congress over the last 20 the executive order up- Diane Clay at DClay@ years but never passed. The U.S. bishops have holds already existing archokc.org or call (405) long opposed ENDA, as the bill is called, saying religious exemptions. 721-1810. it goes beyond the scope of prohibiting unjust He said he was among discrimination. religious leaders who The USCCB currently holds no federal con- met with White House tacts. Its last contract, through the Migration staff to discuss the and Refugee Services department, expired in executive order before Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar 2011. Johnny Young, MRS director, said his it was issued. The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s offi cial calendar. offi ce does provide services under cooperative “With the president agreements, which are not covered under the leaving the exemptions Aug. 10 – Confi rmation, 2 p.m., Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Hollis order. in that we already had, Aug. 10 – Dedication of new radio station, 5 p.m., Elk City Programs funded under federal grants also we’re able to continue Aug. 12 – Department Heads Meeting, 10 a.m., Catholic Pastoral Center are not covered by the order. working as we already Aug. 12 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., Saint Francis De Sales Chapel at Catholic Pastoral Center However, Catholic Charities USA and CRS have,” Father Snyder Aug. 12 – Finance Council Meeting, 2 p.m., Catholic Pastoral Center provide a variety of services with government told CNS. Pope Francis blesses Meriam Ibrahim of Sudan and her baby during a private meeting at Aug. 13 – Presbyteral Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Catholic Pastoral Center funds. Individual ACCU members also have Catholic Charities the Vatican July 24. The Sudanese woman, who was spared a death sentence for convert- Aug. 13 – Priests Continuing Education Committee, 3:15 p.m., Catholic Pastoral Center contracted with the government for research USA operates with the ing from Islam to Christianity and then was barred from leaving Sudan. (CNS pho- Aug. 14 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., Saint Francis De Sales Chapel at Catholic Pastoral Center and services under other programs. understanding that to/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters) 4 August 10, 2014 Commentary Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Vocations August 10, 2014 5 Getting our game on Father Stanley Rother I recently started using the time I spend on the there was really nowhere else to go. I Meet Our treadmill at the gym to take up a book entitled Is the decided to remain Catholic, but have Reformation Over?: An Evangelical Assessment of Con- retained a grateful affection for Chris- Sisters temporary Roman Catholicism by Mark Noll. The book tians who are separated from us, and honored with Mass is a fascinating account of the changing relationship a sorrow that they don’t yet enjoy the By J.E. Helm between Catholics and evangelicals. The authors full benefi ts of the treasury entrusted For the Sooner Catholic examine past tensions, post Vatican II ecumenical di- to us by Christ. This is part of a series to intro- duce the religious sisters of the alogues and social/political issues that have brought In the ensuing years, I have been On Saturday, Aug. 2, Archbishop Paul S. Catholics and evangelicals together. While not ignor- involved in various ecumenical Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. By Carole Coakley celebrated an anniversary Mass to Most Reverend The sisters all serve here in Okla- ing signifi cant differences that remain, the authors efforts, and have tried to keep my Brown, Ph.D. honor Servant of God, Father Stanley Rother. homa. Paul S. Coakley challenge evangelicals to a new appreciation for the fi nger on the pulse of developments This year marks the 33rd anniversary of Archbishop of Oklahoma City Catholic Church. in Christian unity. The Internet has the death of Father Rother; slain by three Sister Diane Koorie, RSM Publisher This is a topic close to my own heart, since one of afforded much needed access to many sources of gunmen as he served the Catholic Mission of To what community do you the most important catalysts of personal conversion information on both sides, and has produced many Oklahoma in Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala. in my own life was a Lutheran friend in high school. new opportunities for dialogue and inquiry. Recently, belong? Sisters of Mercy Diane Clay The Mass was celebrated at Holy Trinity par- Although my intellectual grasp of Catholicism was Anglican Bishop Tony Palmer delivered a video mes- What is your ministry in the Archdiocese of ish in Okarche where Father Rother was born Director of Communications/ solid when I entered college, the lack of passion for sage from the Pope to a group of Pentecostal leaders. Oklahoma City? and raised. Editor the faith among my young adult peers provoked a Bishop Palmer challenged his audience to let the I serve as Director of the Offi ce of Pastoral Concelebrating the Mass were Archbishop period of ecumenical inquiry. Why did other Chris- Reformation be over. Drop the protest. Ministry. Through this offi ce, the Archdiocese Emeritus Eusebius Beltran and Father John Brianna Osborne tians seem to have such great passion and confi dence Besides these developments, there is a growing provides formation and education for lay persons Peter Swaminathan, pastor of Holy Trinity. in God? Why were we Catholics apparently so ane- sense of turmoil and frustration with the lack of au- who are in ministry or preparing for ministry. Managing Editor Eight other priests of the archdiocese also mic in our experience and expression of faith? Might thority among protestants who are sincerely seeking We offer two degrees, a bachelor’s and a master’s attended. I be able to get closer to God if I were protestant? I the truth. This is provoking many to reconsider the in Pastoral Ministry as well as a variety of other Archbishop Coakley in his homily spoke of Cara Koenig spent two years looking into those questions, trying Catholic Church. Many signs point to the possibility formation opportunities. the “law of giving,” something Father Rother Photo Editor to understand what they had that we didn’t have. My of a huge migration of Protestants to Catholicism in When and at what age did you enter the con- came to experience as he served the people of Archbishop Coakley and Archbishop Emeritus Volume 36, Number 15 conclusion was this: we actually have much more the coming decade. vent? I entered the convent after high school Guatemala. “This mysterious paradox,” the Beltran process out of Holy Trinity Church after the than they have. So—suppose the Reformation is over? (Bearing in graduation in 1963 at age 17. archbishop explained, simply means, in the Mass honoring Fr. Rother. Photo by J.E. Helm. One observation I made was that, although prot- mind, of course, that the Church is always in need When did you take your fi nal vows? August, Sooner Catholic Newspaper words of Saint Francis of Assisi, that “it is in At the conclusion of the Mass, Jamie Butler estants have a very great devotion to the Scriptures, of reform!) What if the circumstances that triggered 1969. 7501 Northwest Expressway giving that we receive.” drew applause when she sang her original and take it as the supreme source of authority, they the events of 500 years ago, really have changed? When and how did you fi rst discern a call to the The archbishop held up a copy of the Posi- composition, The Shepherd Cannot Run. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 are constantly beset by the inability to agree on key What if many start looking in our direction? Are we religious life? I grew up in a family that encour- tio, a red-bound book more than two inches Many friends and relatives attended the (405) 721-1810 points of doctrine. Everyone is on their own to decide ready for them? Will they fi nd among us a Church aged service, especially in school and church. My thick, that makes the case for Father Rother’s reception in the parish hall where the Father Fax: (405) 721-5210 on a myriad of issues: may we baptize infants? Or where their faith in Jesus is deepened, strengthened parents were open and encouraging of religious canonization. The archbishop informed ev- Rother Guild had a fi ne display of items for not? May we divorce and remarry? Or not? Is abor- and enriched? Or will they come into a Church where vocation. I was able to attend a Catholic high Email: [email protected] eryone that in September he will be in Rome sale benefi tting the Guild. Also attending were tion permissible? Or not? How are sins forgiven? Is they are lonely, unchallenged, and anonymous? What school, and was very active in school and with Mailing Address: to formally present the Positio at the Vatican. Father Rother’s brother Thomas Rother and the Eucharist a symbol of Jesus, or is it really Jesus? would it take to get ready? How can we prepare, both the Sisters. Over the years, I began to wonder if P.O. Box 32180 The next step in the canonization process his sister, Sister Marita Rother, A.S.C. Who decides? spiritually and logistically for a signifi cant infl ux of religious life was my call, and at my high school could be the beatifi cation of Father Rother. Three young ladies from Okarche offered Oklahoma City, OK 73123 For me, this became a newfound reason to trea- newcomers? … What do you think? For my thoughts senior retreat made the decision to explore that Archbishop Coakley shared that when he T-shirts and caps with a logo they designed sure the teaching authority of the Church. I became and further discussion, go online to the Sooner Catho- call. learned he was to be the next archbishop of to honor Father Rother. Abbey Shelley, Kara Visit us online at convinced, for that and many other reasons, that lic at http://archokc.org/sooner-catholic. What has surprised you the most in your voca- the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, he drove Robinson and Maddie Wofford learned about tion? When I entered the community, only one www.soonercatholic.org from Kansas to Okarche to visit the grave of Father Rother while attending Our Lady of session of Vatican II had met. Those early years Father Rother and ask for his intercession, Guadalupe summer camp, and they were Immigrant children: refugees from failed states of initial formation in community were full of Visit the Archdiocsan website praying that his ministry as archbishop inspired to design the shirts to support the changes, renewal and revitalization of our com- would be fruitful. work of the Guild. at www.archokc.org By Father James Melnick Have we done everything we can to advance the munity life and ministry. Those also were chal- Father Swaminathan, in his closing re- Also available were copies of the book, The lives of these people? I know personally I have not. lenging times as many of our sisters discerned Bishop Anthony Taylor, ordinary of the Diocese of marks, noted that he also visited Father Shepherd Cannot Run, a brief biography and The Sooner Catholic Now, for the reason and timing of this article. The other vocational calls. I’m surprised I’m still here! Rother’s grave when he learned he had been Little Rock and founding pastor of St. Monica par- a collection of Father Rother’s letters written (USPS 066-910) is published infl ux of so many young people from Central Ameri- What is the most fulfi lling part of your vocation? named pastor of Holy Trinity parish. ish in Edmond, released a statement concerning the ca is even a stronger case to help. Bishop Taylor has while he served in Guatemala. The title comes biweekly except for once in July It’s a wonderful life! Being able to be of service, from a phrase taken from one letter in which young immigrants who have arrived on our borders. served on the USCCB’s Committee for Migration for to live in community with other Sisters, knowing and twice in December by Father explains his decision to say in Guate- If people understood the hardships of the situation the past four years. He has been studying the prob- that we love and support each other, sharing our the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. in Latin America, we would not only invoke the in- lems of immigration from Latin America. In Bishop mala in spite of the very real danger there. faith and witness, is grace. I am humbled daily Everyone at the reception remembered Fa- alienable right to immigrate but also the mercy due Taylor’s statement, he explains: If You Go and inspired by those with whom and for whom I Visiting Okarche ther Rother with great affection. Theresa Li- The newspaper is not responsible to refugees. When we talk about It is important to recognize that serve. To see so many lay women and men fulfi ll- eble’s sister, Mary Lou, was married to Father social doctrine of immigration, we many of the women and children Holy Trinity parish secretary Nancy for unsolicited material. ing their Baptismal call to ministry, and wanting Rother’s brother, James, and “Father Rother talk about the right to work and the — many of them unaccompanied Schudalla advises that tours of the parish Copyright © 2014 Sooner Catholic the formation and education to do it, keeps me are available for individuals or groups. baptized Mary Lou’s children,” Lieble said. dignity of the human family. — who have recently come to the going. “Most people want to visit the grave,” When he was home from Guatemala, he made I want to stress that this teaching United States are genuine refugees What is your advice to young women who are she says, and most are from out of state. a point of visiting Mary Lou after her husband Subscription rate: $20 per year of taking care of immigrants fi nds with well-founded fear of death in the process of discerning their vocation? Pay About a dozen tours a year are conducted, James’ death, and Lieble remembers Father for all who are not members of the its guidance at the heart of the if they refuse to join the criminal attention to what seems to interest you in life, to and Schudalla has seen seminarians from as a “kind-spirited and humble” man. Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Catholic Church. I also want to give gangs that control their neigh- what others recognize in you as gifts and talents, Wyoming as well as visitors from Tennes- Alice Stroud, a cousin of Father Rother, just a snapshot at the immigration borhoods, and most have already Periodical postage paid at to what seems to be life-giving for you. Pray. Per- see and Florida. Should Father Rother be grew up with him. Her husband, Bud, also issue before touching on the prob- suffered some form of violence or Oklahoma City, OK 73125. haps meet with a spiritual director or with others canonized, many more visitors are ex- knew Father Rother, and both of the Strouds lem we face with the children now severe intimidation prior to fl eeing for prayer. Seek out and meet sisters, to talk pected. To schedule a tour of Holy Trinity remember him fondly. “We played together as crossing our borders. northward. … Like any refugees with them about their lives. Call the Archdioce- Church and the site of Father Rother’s kids,” Alice said, “and I hope he is canonized; POSTMASTER: Send address At my two parishes, I work pri- fl eeing persecution, they are enti- san Vocations Offi ce to be connected to sisters in grave, call the parish offi ce at (405) 263- he was a wonderful person.” changes to the Sooner Catholic, marily with the immigrant popu- tled to legal protections under U.S. the Archdiocese. Search the Internet! Either for 7930 or visit the parish website at J.E. Helm is a freelance writer for the Sooner P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, lation. I have many families from law and international law. specifi c communities or start with these web- www.holytrinityok.org. Catholic and an adjunct professor of English OK 73123. Latin America, and I’ve been to These children are suffering even Immigrant families and immigration sites: vocationnetwork.org or imaginesisters.org. at several area colleges. visit their family homes, namely reform activists hold signs of protest worse conditions than those who The Sisters of Mercy is an international com- in Guerrero, Mexico. They live in during a July 7 news conference in are coming over for work and to munity, founded in Ireland, in 1831 by Cather- “ranchitos,” small towns where you Washington near the White House. better their lives. They are looking ine McAuley. We carry out our mission of mercy are blessed if you do not have a dirt (CNS photo/Chaz Muth) to simply live. Drug-traffi cking and guided by the prayerful consideration of the fl oor. They may or may not be able gangs have ruined these cities and needs of our time. Our daily lives as Sisters of to fi nd work and have practically no states of Latin America. What can Mercy are rooted in four core values inspired by way of getting out of this cycle of poverty. They will be we do to begin changing the situation? We have a the life of our founder Catherine McAuley: spir- The church of Santia- lucky to make it through third grade before they will greater chance of helping more people by, well, help- ituality, community, service, social justice and go Atitlan in Guate- start working full time to help the family make ends ing more people. And let it begin with me. We have our critical concerns. Our lives as Sisters of Mer- mala is decorated meet. Their desire to come to the United States is been given so many opportunities and blessings in cy are focused on responding to unmet needs, with colorful banners for a Mass on the truly for a better life where they can have the oppor- our country. through direct service as well as seeking ways 33rd anniversary of The Sooner Catholic tunity to work, to raise their family in safety, and to This post originally appeared on Catholic Stand. to change unjust systems. Both approaches are Fr. Rother’s death at is supported through the give their children the chance to dream and to make Fr. James Melnick is a priest of the Diocese of Little compassionate responses to the most basic of the church rectory on Archdiocesan Development Fund. their dreams come true. These are things we take for Rock. Bishop Taylor also served several roles for the needs as described in the centuries-old tradition July 28, 1981. Photo granted. Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. of the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. provided. 6 August 10, 2014 Vocations Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Seminarians August 10, 2014 7 Centennial ceremonies for Carmelite Fathers close with Mass and celebration Emmaus Days: Time to listen for God’s calling By Brianna Osborne This year, Emmaus Days were The Sooner Catholic rainy, so lots of board games were played and good conversa- Hundreds of parishioners and guests braved tions were had. 28 young men the heat on the afternoon of Sunday, July 13, from around the archdiocese to attend the closing ceremonies of the Car- attended the yearly vocations melite Fathers’ centennial celebration at Little retreat were they heard vocation Flower Church in Oklahoma City. Archbishop talks and had one-on-one time Paul Coakley celebrated Mass with the Carmel- with the seminarians and some ite priests in the Santuario Guadalupano, the priests of the archdiocese to talk about their own calling, as well large new church to the west of Little Flower. as Mass with Archbishop Coak- An outdoor reception was held on the adjacent ley. Photos by Cara Koenig/ blacktop. Sooner Catholic. Among those in attendance was Abbot Law- rence Stasyszen, OSB, of Saint Gregory’s Ab- bey, representing the Benedictine monks who offered their hospitality to the Carmelite Fa- thers when they arrived in Oklahoma a century ago. The Carmelite Sisters of Villa Teresa also attended to support their brother Carmelites. A visiting choir, Coro de la Basilica de Santa Altar servers kneel as Archbishop Coakley celebrates Mass for the 100th anniversary of the Carmelite Fathers’ arriv- Teresita of San Antonio provided the music for the Mass. The archbishop said the majority of escape from execution by the armies of Pancho the Carmelite Fathers’ presence and their years the Mass in Spanish. Villa in Mexico and their exile to the United of service. Father Raul Reyes, OCD, pastor of Little States in April of 1914, during Holy Week. “It is my privilege to extend our appreciation Flower, gave the homily in both English and “They were like the immigrants of today,” said and gratitude for your witness to the conse- Spanish. The fi rst part of his sermon recounted Father Reyes of the 850 religious that made the crated life,” the archbishop said. “We are tre- the history of the Carmelite Fathers’ narrow train trip into Texas. “The friars had very little: mendously grateful.” clothing, a breviary and a copy of ‘Don Quixo- After Mass, guests hurried through the blis- te.’” tering heat to the tables set up under tents, “The English language was just a little prob- where drinks and food were served. Volunteers lem,” Father Reyes added. wore “Centenario” (centennial) T-shirts with Seminarians soar for summer The second part of the homily connected the an image of Saint Therese. “From Mass to the By Sarah Cooper to keep focused during the summer on their tion to gaining experience teaching his faith ordeals of the Carmelite Fathers with the read- table” (“De la misa a la mesa”) was proclaimed For the Sooner Catholic personal discernment and formation, and what to the youth, Herrera said his biggest surprise ings for the day, especially Jesus’ Parable of as the food was blessed. is God is calling them to do as priests in the was how adaptable priests must be. the Sower in the Gospel of Matthew. Little Flower parish continues to thrive under Each summer through internships, summer future.” “One week, I was able to work in Alva and see “The hand of God is at work,” Father Reyes the guidance of the Carmelite Fathers. Income jobs or volunteer opportunities, college stu- Seminarian Jerome Krug, who will be a se- Father Cory Stanley as he had just begun his said. “God uses everything, even revolution, from the 2014 Little Flower Festival, brought in dents are able to get a taste of what their next even exile. He wanted us here. Pancho Villa by games and food – especially the ever-popu- nior at Conception Seminary College in Con- pastoral assignment there,” Herrera said. “To phase of life could look like. Life for seminari- ception, Mo., in the fall, was assigned to work observe and watch him get his feet wet was a thought he was doing something good by ex- lar tamales – exceeded $74,000. ans in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is no pelling us. In a way it was good. We have borne Sister Maria Francesca Forst of the Carmel- at Our Lady of Guadalupe youth camp for the great learning experience for me. It was excit- different. During various summer assignments, summer. Through an assignment that Krug ing to see what it takes to become a new pastor fruit in Oklahoma…The seed has been sown in ites of Villa Teresa (now of Saint Ann’s) thought each of the 12 seminarians, who have complet- initially thought would only be fun and games, of a parish.” our hearts.” that the Mass was a beautiful tribute to the ed at least their junior year in seminary college, he was able to learn valuable lessons that he As a transitional deacon at Saint John the During the Offertory, parishioners brought priests’ service to the community. are able to see up close the demands and joys hopes to apply to his future life as a priest. Baptist in Edmond, Deacon Lance Warren is bouquets of fl owers and gifts of food to the “They’ve provided the Mass for us as long as of the priesthood. “This summer gave concrete experience to completing his fi nal summer assignment before altar. At the end of Mass, Archbishop Coak- I’ve been here,” she said. “That’s 64 years!” To assist with their preparation for the priest- what I already cerebrally knew about the ne- he is ordained a priest. Looking back, he con- ley blessed framed portraits of Saint Therese Brianna Osborne is the managing editor of the hood, Archbishop Paul Coakley along with which were given to the descendants of the Sooner Catholic and the editor of the Sooner cessity of prayer in the life of a missionary dis- siders his most formative assignment during A girl greets Archbishop Coakley as he leaves the San- Father Joseph Irwin, director of seminarians tuario Guadalupano at Little Flower parish. Photos by founding members of Little Flower parish. Catholic enewsletter, available at https://uno. for the archdiocese, decides which assignment ciple,” Krug said. “If a priest is to lead, teach, the summer he spent as a chaplain intern at Archbishop Coakley expressed his thanks for fl ocknote.com/list/126932. fi ts the personality and needs of each seminar- and sanctify as Jesus does, then he must daily OU Medical Center. ian best. Some were sent to Spanish language fall upon the strength that is at one and the “My time working and ministering in diffi - The Carmelite Nuns of Piedmont and the art of altar bread making immersion programs while others focused on same given to him yet still not his own.” cult circumstances really helped me in looking working in a parish setting. Additionally, a While Krug stayed in one location for his at the wider mission of the Church,” Deacon By Connie Summers large mixing bowl. Then, the The remuneration from the few seminarians focused on youth ministry summer assignment, seminarian John Herrera, Warren said. “I don’t worry so much now about For the Sooner Catholic batter is spread onto what Sister altar bread constitutes roughly through camps and catechetical programs. also a senior at Conception Seminary College, making small mistakes or fumbling over words Ann Marie calls a “giant waffle half of the Sisters’ income, with “I think it is good for their discernment be- traveled across Oklahoma and Arkansas as as I proclaim the Gospel. What’s important is Have you ever wondered where iron” and baked for approxi- the other half coming primarily cause the assignments give them a little bit of a leader in the Totus Tuus program. Herrera preaching Christ in actions and words.” your “daily bread” – that is, the mately 1-2 minutes. The excess from donations and, of course, an idea about what ministry in the archdiocese directed weeklong youth parish missions at a Sarah Cooper is a freelance writer for the bread that becomes the Eucha- dough is scraped off the side so Divine Providence. is about,” Father Irwin said. “It also helps them different Catholic church each week. In addi- Sooner Catholic. rist at Mass – comes from? You that there will be no unbaked “Relying on Divine Providence do not have to look too far to find dough attached to each 16x22 has always been a part of reli- the answer. The Carmelite Nuns St. Joseph’s Orphanage of Piedmont, Oklahoma, make sheet. gious life,” said Sister Ann Marie. continued from page 1 Catholic Charities. “Every time he and distribute the altar bread for The sheets are then stored un- In the past, altar breads were Theresa, her dormitory sister, came to the orphanage, he would til Thursday evening when they made almost exclusively from many parishes in the archdio- who “taught us basketball and look me up,” Chris said. When must be put into a humidifier the hands of nuns. But today, cese. volleyball and took us swimming Chris was hospitalized for correc- to moisten them before cutting. communion hosts are being at the YMCA.” She also remem- The Carmelite Nuns have been tive surgery, sure enough, Monsi- This process slowly dampens the manufactured by large compa- bers the Superior, Sister Fredrica, baking altar bread for the Cath- gnor Isenbart came to see him. olic Church in Oklahoma since bread sheets to ensure they do nies and this has put many of who “drove us everywhere; very Gloria Chambers Cole was one the 1940s. The process has not crack or crumble during the A sister of Carmel of St. Joseph uses a the nuns out of business. Unable kind and caring.” changed over the years with new cutting process. machine to cut the hosts from the sheet. to compete, many communities Brothers Bob and Bill Streets of eight children, six of whom Secret of the trade: The excess bread is technology, but it is still surpris- On Friday morning, the sheets are forced to find other means to went to St. Joseph’s in 1939. Bill were placed at St. Joseph’s from are removed from the humidifier used to feed the ducks. Photo by Connie support themselves. remembers how when fresh cream 1941 to 1942 when their mother ingly simple. Summers. The Sisters bake Monday and taken to the cutting room But the Carmelite Nuns say came in from the dairy, “the boys Bob Streets (left) and Bill Streets and his wife Pat. Photo by J.E. Helm. passed away. She remembers how through Thursday and then cut where they are sliced into indi- ters a sense of prayerful solitude they plan to continue making would dip bread in that cream and she slid down a bannister, fell off Tom Lucas was a resident at St. worn dress shoes before. “Lucas!” the bread on Friday. There are vidual hosts by a machine that in accord with their Carmelite altar bread for the church in eat it. Delicious!” and chipped a front tooth. She Joseph’s in 1954 along with his called Sister Peter as she caught three Sisters involved in the stamps out 33 at a time. The spirituality, as prayer is their Oklahoma and elsewhere as long Sister Mary Michael, O.S.B., also also recalled looking at the beau- hosts are sorted and each order primary apostolate and mission. as they are able and as long as was on hand. Sister was on staff two brothers and two sisters. He him and sent him back to change. making of the altar bread. tiful sunset over Lake Overholser. Sister Ann Marie, who has is packaged and prepared for The Sisters make and distrib- there are requests for them. from 1942 to 1945; she taught remembers Sister Mary Peter who Chris Hendricks lived at St. There were good times and bad, been making altar bread for 35 shipping. ute hosts not only to parishes This year marks the 75th fi rst and second grade and “drove “could keep that whole big group Joseph’s from 1957 to 1963. Chris but looking back, she said she is years, described the process. Each Sister involved in the in Oklahoma, but also to a few anniversary of the arrival of the the car.” Sister enjoyed the re- of boys in order.” His fi rst time has cerebral palsy, and he has First, the batter, which con- making of altar bread works Catholic parishes throughout the Carmelites Nuns in Oklahoma. union, remembering lively, spirit- in a suit and tie was for Mass on fond memories of the kindness of “grateful the St. Joseph’s Orphan- sists of nothing more than wheat alone. Sister Donna, the prioress United States, as well as a few Connie Summers is a freelance ed children and “older boys who Sunday; he tried to wear his ten- Monsignor Anthony Isenbart, di- age was there as a shelter in the flour and water, is mixed in a of the monastery, said this fos- non-Catholic churches. writer for the Sooner Catholic. would try to jump the fence!” nis shoes because he had never rector of what was then Associated storm.” 8 August 10, 2014 Across the Archdiocese Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Across the Archdiocese August 10, 2014 9 Totus Tuus youth “Go Make Disciples” Cloistered Carmelites celebrate 75 years in Oklahoma

By Sarah Cooper successful because it is enriched The Discalced Carmelites Sisters of Saint Joseph celebrated For the Sooner Catholic with the catechetical aspect of giv- their 75th anniversary of serving in Oklahoma on July 16. Over a dozen priests and Archbishop Coakley were there to celebrate In Archbishop Paul Coakley’s ing the youth the faith in their own terms as well as allowing ample the milestone along with family of the sisters and other sup- recent pastoral letter, “Go Make time for recreational opportunities. porters. The Sisters are a cloistered order, so even during Mass Disciples,” he writes that youth In addition, a devotion to Mary and they are sectioned off from the rest of the people. The sisters of faith formation is a main focus and the Eucharist is at the core of what Villa Teresa joined them in their celebration along with sisters priority of the Archdiocese of Okla- they do every day. from other orders. homa City. To facilitate this focus, “These kids are so willing to The Carmel of Saint Joseph sisters came to Oklahoma by the many parishes across the archdio- understand the teachings of the request of Bishop Kelley. In December of 1938, Mother Theresa cese participate in a dynamic youth Church and the real presence of and her niece came to make the preparations. They started out summer parish mission called To- Jesus in the Mass and Eucharis- in a small house in Oklahoma City that they quickly outgrew. tus Tuus. Deriving the name from tic adoration,” Herrera said. “The They came with seven sisters but three more quickly joined Saint John Paul II’s apostolic motto children are much more in tuned to them. The sisters were poor and they would patch their habits during his papacy, the organizers God than we are.” with old fl ower bags. In 1958 they helped found a Carmelite of Totus Tuus hope the youth they At each parish, the program is monastery in Texas. As time went on they continued to grow encountered this year will make split into a daytime session for stu- until they bought the property in Piedmont they currently own themselves “totally yours” to Christ. dents in grades 1-8 and a nighttime in 1985. They dedicated the chapel there in 1986. Originating in Wichita, Kan., in session for those in grades 9-12. All the 1990s, Totus Tuus (pronounced ages learn about serious theological Toe-tus Two-us) was developed for teachings of the church, but the school-age youth to both provide teachers make the learning fun and Archdiocesan seminarian John Herrera plays with the children attending Totus Tuus essential information about their age appropriate. Through songs, at Saint Francis of Assisi in Oklahoma City. Below, children listen to a Totus Tuus faith and to get them enthusias- games and daily Mass, the youth leader. Photos by Sarah Cooper. tic about being Catholic. Teams of four college-age students, including Malget, a participant from Saint seminarians from the Archdiocese Francis of Assisi parish. “You can of Oklahoma City, are commis- ask any question you want and the sioned after a weeklong immersion leaders are great at explaining dif- retreat to spread the good news of fi cult concepts through stories and the Catholic faith in an energetic skits.” and fast paced environment. This Millie Hill, director of religious year’s focus of the Totus Tuus education at Saint Francis of Assisi daytime program was the Ten parish, credits the success of Totus Photos by Cara Koenig/Sooner Catholic. Commandments and the luminous Tuus to the teams who travel from mysteries of the rosary; while the parish to parish putting the pro- high school youth delved into more gram on each week. serious topics such as vocations “They are so personable and and morality. their witness is so strong that the Groundbreaking for Carmelite convent John Herrera, a seminarian in kids really listen to what they are Archdiocese of Oklahoma City,was teaching about,” Hill said. “They do part of the four-person team that everything in their power to connect led Totus Tuus at Saint Francis of these kids with Christ.” Assisi parish in Oklahoma City. Herrera hopes that more kids Herrera believes the program is attend Totus Tuus in the future to were able to develop a real thirst of plant the seeds of faith in the next Totus Tuus for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is run by the youth knowledge for the teachings of the generation of Catholics. offi ce in the Diocese of Tulsa. To host Totus Tuus in 2015, interest- Catholic Church. With opportuni- “We really want the kids to have ed parishes may visit http://www.dioceseoftulsayouth.org/, click on ties for confession and Eucharistic fun while learning about their Totus Tuus and fi ll out a Parish Request form. For college students in- adoration, the program connects faith,” Herrera said. “I have never terested in volunteering, information and forms are also found on the the students with their authentic met a kid who did not enjoy Totus website. To fi nd out more, contact Sarah Jameson at (918) 307-4939 faith. Tuus.” or [email protected]. “I could not believe how many Sarah Cooper is a freelance writer new things I learned,” said Caroline for the Sooner Catholic. All the sisters got a chance to turn some dirt during the groundbreaking of their new convent. The sisters’ new convent will be part of Saint Ann Retirement Center. Catholic Foundation holds annual archbishop’s dinner It will take approximately 13 months to complete. The structure will be two stories and will be designed to The Catholic Foundation of and carvings depicting the bishop’s match the architecture of Saint Ann’s, but the interior Oklahoma held a benefi t dinner on coats of arms were still part of the will be designed to accommodate the sisters’ communal July 15 in the former Heritage Hills décor of the home. living. Photos by Cara Koenig/Sooner Catholic. residence of the Catholic Bishops of The home was purchased by Most Oklahoma at 1521 N Hudson Ave. Reverend Francis Clement Kelley, Five bishops lived in the home from bishop of the Diocese of Oklahoma, 1930 until 1984. The Most Rever- in 1930, with the help of oilman, Catholic Foundation Board President, end Paul S. Coakley served as the Frank Phillips. In 1905, the newly Karen Rieger, recently presented a honorary host along with the cur- ordained Father Kelley organized $5000 check to Pedro Moreno, Director rent owners of the home, Mr. and the Catholic Church Extension Soci- of the Archdiocese Offi ce of Hispanic Mrs. Stephen Browne. ety—now recognized as Catholic Ex- Ministries. The check represents a grant from the Catholic Foundation The Archbishop’s Dinner was tension—to raise money that would Director’s Fund that will help fund a begun several years ago as part help bring the Catholic Church to new position of Associate Director for of the Catholic Foundation’s Golf dioceses where the faith is thriving the Offi ce of Hispanic Ministries as Classic. For the fi rst time, this year, but the resources are scarce. Today, part of Catholic Extension’s Hispanic the dinner stood alone to benefi t the recognizing the need for expanding Lay Leadership Initiative. This grant Archdiocesan Seminarian Educa- the vocations program in the Arch- helps to fund the match for a multi- tion Endowment Fund. As an added diocese of Oklahoma City, Catholic year partnership grant from Catholic treat, six seminarians living in Okla- Extension has challenged the Arch- Extension for this position. Rieger homa City this summer attended diocese to enlarge its Archdiocesan said, “The Catholic Foundation is pleased to support the Hispanic Minis- the event. The 44 attendees enjoyed Seminarian Education Endowment tries Offi ce with a grant that will help Two Parishes, St. Mark and St. James, combined their Youth Groups to attend the a sumptuous meal and exquisitely Fund through a Matching Grant to to expand this vital ministry within Steubenville Mid-America Conference in Springfi eld, Missouri. This group of 56 paired wines presented by Master provide resources for current and the Archdiocese.” Photo by Cara Koe- people joined with over 3,000 others to strengthen their Catholic Faith by participat- Chef Kyle Anderson, and Wine Som- future generations of seminarians. nig/Sooner Catholic. melier Stan Stack. Everyone at- The dinner’s net income will qualify With Archbishop Coakley are (l-r) Deacon Lance Warren, John Lewis, Matt Thomason, ing in adoration, Mass, benediction, confession and listening to speakers share their stories. Photo provided. tending was impressed that murals for this matching grant. Alex Kroll, Deacon Aaron Foshee and Deacon Danny Glover. Photo provided. 10 August 10, 2014 Reviews Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Local August 10, 2014 11 Novels address theological questions Director Q & A: New beginnings By Anamaría Scaperlanda Biddick through the North Carolina woods. in London. The security fi ts uneasily with the By The Sooner Catholic Staff information and ideas through our personal relation- back to my journalistic roots with For the Sooner Catholic Those familiar with the Book of Tobit won’t sorrows and dangers of his past. He comes many distribution channels, in- ship with Christ the Sooner Catholic, while being Tobit’s Dog be surprised by an incident with a fi sh or a love from Vilna — a city of Poland at the start of the In 2013, Archbishop Coakley cluding the archdiocese’s website and my continued surrounded by such amazingly interest that arises, but much of the rich detail war and of Lithuania when it ended — render- created the Offi ce of Communica- and social media. efforts each day, dedicated people. tions to enhance the many extant of the novel will still surprise. In addition ing Joseph a boy without a homeland. Or- SC: Tell us a little bit about your month and year SC: How can parishioners con- communications of the Arch- to the primary narrative that closely follows phaned by the Russians and left homeless by background. to strengthen my tribute to the mission of the Sooner diocese of Oklahoma City. This For an-end-of-the-sum- the biblical story, a Southern tale of injustice the Nazis, he survives much of the war in the DC: I grew up in the suburbs of faith and fi nd Catholic and the Offi ce of Commu- month, we catch up with the new mer escape into fi ction, unfolds. In fact, the death of a young boy, forest. Despite the kindness of his employers, Kansas City, just down the road my place in the nications? Director of Communications and look no further than seemingly by lynching, sets the entire story in Joseph is isolated by his past experiences. from Archbishop Coakley’s home- Kingdom of God. Diane Clay DC: There are several ways Editor of the Sooner Catholic – two recent novels from motion. The mysterious circumstances sur- The novel follows Joseph as he enters adult- town! After moving to Oklahoma I pray each day at parishioners can contribute to the Diane (Plumberg) Clay. Ignatius Press: Tobit’s rounding his death are revealed even as Tobi- hood and navigates life as an Eastern Europe- as a teenager, I attended Putnam Mass for the Lord newspaper’s mission. We welcome Dog ($19.95) by North as’s romance with the beautiful Sarah grows. an Jew in post-war London. The story brings City North High School before to guide me and help me be a light news and photos about happen- SC: What is the role of the Direc- Carolina native Michael Finally, dog-lovers won’t be disappointed in earning a degree in mass commu- for others, which now will be part ings in every parish throughout to light political, moral and religious questions. tor of Communications? Nicholas Richard and Okra, Tobit’s dog, who journeys with Tobias of my professional relationship In the course of the novel, Joseph speaks to DC: Like every offi ce at the Cath- nications (as it was called then) the archdiocese, and we’re cur- and Ace. Richard excels in describing Okra. as well. Two, I am in love with my The Leaves are Falling a communist German about the Soviet Union olic Pastoral Center, the Offi ce of at The University of Oklahoma. rently looking for new freelance Anyone familiar with dogs will delight in the ac- family. I am ever so blessed and ($19.95) by British author and witnesses a kind German soldier make Communications exists to support I started my career at The Okla- writers to cover events at the curacy and familiarity in the language. thankful for my children and the Lucy Beckett. Both offer a life for himself in rural England. He talks the teaching, sanctifying and gov- homan where I earned my media dozens of parishes outside of the absorbing stories, clear to English gentlemen who don’t understand erning ministry of the archbish- experience as a reporter for more light and education they bring to Oklahoma City area. We also are writing and theological questions. the danger he would face if he returned to his op in whatever way we can and than 13 years, including intimate my life. My husband and I could in the midst of our Sooner Cath- Tobit’s Dog re-introduces one of the most home city, and to a Polish offi cer about Jews in whatever way he needs. More coverage of the Oklahoma City not have asked for anything more olic Campaign, which helps fund Bombing. Most recently, I served (except for maybe cleaner bed- the news gathering, production mysterious Old Testament books to the modern The Leaves are Falling in Poland. He once again faces danger when specifi cally, the Offi ce of Commu- as the Director of Communica- rooms!). and distribution processes. The reader. The story follows Tobit and his family, History lovers will revel Lithuanians join his work team. nications exists to ensure that tions for the Oklahoma Attorney SC: What have been the biggest newspaper continues to receive black Catholics in the Jim Crow south, through in the story of Joseph Throughout it all, Joseph learns to pray, the community at large, and the General’s Offi ce. Experience from surprises in your new position with great support from parishioners suffering and faithfulness. After Tobit is struck Halpern, a young musi- attempting to understand his relationship with Catholic faithful in particular, re- both sides of the media equation the archdiocese? who donate at many levels each with blindness and injustice, a stranger ap- cian living in the English his father as well as his father’s relationship ceive the information they need to will steer my efforts to help guide DC: My fi rst surprise was run- year. To donate to the 2014 cam- pears. Claiming to be a distant relative, Ace countryside at the close with God. understand and participate fully in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City ning into Father Michalicka at paign, checks can be mailed to the Redbone carries word from a successful cousin of World War II. Joseph While World War II is a much-visited histori- the life of the Church in the Arch- and Archbishop Coakley through daily Mass! He was my pastor archdiocesan address or go online that he would like to repay Tobit’s earlier loan. lives in the safety of a cal event, the details presented in the novel will diocese of Oklahoma City. Prac- the complex waters of media and when we fi rst moved to Oklahoma, to https://archokc.weshareon- Tobit’s son, Tobias, travels with Ace to meet landed estate, training be new to many readers, illuminating a distinct tically, that means I work closely communications. and he celebrated my Confi rma- line.org/SoonerCatholicCam- the cousin as this news comes at an opportune horses for a family that aspect of that complex event, including the with reporters to garner media SC: What is one thing about you tion. He is such a wonderful, kind paign2014. Any amount is truly moment for the family. The pair hitchhike spends most of their time realities of goodness amidst grave evil. coverage of archdiocesan news as well as with Archbishop Coakley that is important for us to know? man, and it is a blessing to see appreciated. Lastly, please keep us and the staff at the Catholic Pas- DC: Well, it will have to be two him every day. My other surprise in your prayers as we strive to- Teen dystopias depart from messages of classics toral Center to convey important things! One, I truly value my was how much I enjoyed getting gether to “Go Make Disciples!” By Brianna Osborne ciety where children are assigned careers at age The Sooner Catholic 12. Jonas is chosen to be the next “Receiver of Obituaries Memory,” the one member of the community who Dystopias are the latest literary and fi lm craze, still has access to memories of pleasure, pain, Deacon Michael William Radosevich Sister Mary Evaristus Pellegrini characterized by bleak, hopeless worlds popu- nature, love and even colors. Deacon Michael Radosevich highest position Sister Mary Evaristus Pellegrini, healthcare in New Orleans, Okla- lated with cynical characters. The dark subject This novel has the most Catholic sensibilities died July 23 at his home in Ada. held. Senior En- RSM, 88, entered eternal joy at homa City and St. Louis, Mo., as matter is no surprise in the modern world, but out of those mentioned here, though the novel He was 84. Services for Deacon list Advisor, to the Mercy Convent in Oklahoma City well as services with the Sisters that this genre is wildly popular with teenag- does not mention religion. As the only member Radosevich were held Tuesday at Wing Command- on July 27. She was the beloved of Mercy Generalate in Bethes- ers and young adults is startling. Where classic of society who knows pain (besides his mentor, Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, er of the U.S. Air daughter of Victor and Alma An- da, Md. Of special importance to dystopias provided important criticism of evil and the Giver), Jonas knows the value of redemptive offi ciated by Father Billy Lewis and Force after serv- derson Pellegrini of New Orleans, her was her experience of service oppressive societies, these contemporary works suffering. Also, like Jonas, Catholics recognize Father George Pupius, with burial ing 30 years. He La. Mass of Christian Burial was and contact with the dedicated are often little more than depressing stories. the beauty of creation and of great works of art at Rosedale Cemetery. was active in the celebrated at Mercy Health Center co-workers, patients and families Early utopias and dystopias were meant as such as paintings and cathedrals. All Christians Radosevich was born on Sept. American Legion, Convent on July 31 with interment of Mercy Health Center Convent provoking teaching tools, especially by Catho- Michael see the necessity and reality of love, which Jonas 9, 1929, to Stephen and Agnes Disabled Veterans, at Resurrection Memorial Ceme- and Hospital. lic authors. Before he became a saint, Thomas Radosevich has for his adopted “brother,” Gabriel. B. Radosevich in Adah, Penn. He VFW and Knights tery. She was preceded in death by More wrote a book called Utopia. In it he tells of Trailers for the upcoming fi lm show situations attended German Township High of Columbus. Sister was born on July 19, her parents and a host of dear- a perfect (fi ctional) society that he has visited, that were not present in the book, suggesting School as well as San Antonio Survivors include his wife San- 1926. She entered the Sisters ly beloved extended family and where, among other achievements, the citizens that Hollywood intends a more depressing story. College, San Antonio; Southwest- dra D. (Kelley), of the home; three of Mercy, Webster Groves, Mo., community members of the Sisters have abolished private property and money and Though these books and movies follow certain ern State University, Weatherford; daughters, Terry and Richard on Sept. 8, 1944, and made her of Mercy. Survivors include imme- established free, universal education and health tropes and reuse plot points of previous dysto- University of Alaska, Fairbanks; Sanders of Ada, Rebecca and Bill fi rst profession of vows on March diate cousins and extended fam- care. Where’s the problem? It is revealed that this pias, they are undeniably exciting and truly cre- and East Central University. He Everisto of Seaford, Del., and 12, 1947. Sisters from Loyola ily members, Mercy physicians, perfect world is built on a severe system of slav- ative. Young people deserve stories that provoke received his diploma in Pastoral Kathi Cavaco of the home; one University enriched her ministry co-workers/caretakers, Mercy ery, a ban on individuality, privacy and personal their imagination and inspire their lives. In a Ministry from St. Gregory’s Col- son, Anthony B. Radosevich of as an elementary school teach- Associates, friends and Religious freedoms and the encouragement of euthanasia culture in which violence prevails, suicide rates lege, Shawnee, in November 1983. Ada; one sister, Rose Sulipeck, er. She taught youngsters at St. Sisters of Mercy. Memorial gifts for the old and useless. increase and children are not valued – shouldn’t Deacon Radosevich was or- Adah, Penn.; one brother, Joe Alphonsus and St. Michael’s, New may be made to: Sisters of Mercy George Orwell’s 1984 and Aldous Huxley’s modern stories add a little hope to that mix? dained a permanent deacon on Radosevich of Phoenix, Ariz.; 10 Orleans and Our Lady of Per- Retirement, Mercy Health Center Brave New World also acted as warnings of the Review by Catholic News Service Nov. 11, 1983, and served the grandchildren and 11 great-grand- petual Help in Kenner, La., and Convent, 4300 W Memorial Rd., problems facing the 20th century. What are the “Divergent” (Summit) Catholic churches of Saint Joseph children. Immaculate Conception and Our OKC, OK 73120 and/or Good teachings of modern teen dystopias? In post-apocalyptic Chicago, independent will of Ada and Saint Francis Xavier of He was preceded in death by Lady of Good Counsel Schools in Shepherd Catholic School at Mer- In The Hunger Games (2008), Katniss saves her is eliminated, and each person is assigned, at age Sulphur. his parents and one son, James Little Rock, Ark. Other ministries cy, 13404 N Meridian Ave., OKC, sister from certain death by volunteering to take 16, to a social faction with a specifi c duty. One He was retired MS E-9, the Michael Radosevich. in which Sister served included OK 73120. her place in the eponymous games, where teens shy young woman (Shailene Woodley), however, must fi ght to the death on national television. each group. Beatrice (Tris) fi nds out that she is discovers that she has a rare gift: she is a “Di- When Katniss survives the games by breaking “Divergent” – something she must keep hidden vergent,” capable of adapting to any group she Are you listening to Oklahoma Catholic Radio? the rules, she becomes something she did not since the government fears this minority. pleases. Since such versatility is seen as a threat volunteer for – the symbol of rebellion against the This trilogy is actually the most explicitly to the status quo by the evil administrator of the By Marlene Stapp Coakley; Joanne Forgue (Rachel’s classrooms. Thinking of schools more guests and are specifi cally oppressive government. religious, since Tris and her companions men- system (Kate Winslet), the malleable lass is forced Vineyard Ministries); and Father reminds me of a gift OCB received contacting several local priests The book displays good and hopeful elements, tion their belief in an afterlife. But this belief to hide her secret. As she undergoes rigorous, MAKE STRAIGHT THE WAY is Joseph Irwin (Director of Sem- from the students at St. Philip to be on the air and available to demonstrated by Katniss offering to sacrifi ce matters very little to the story. The characters even vicious martial arts training, she falls for an interview program featuring inarians for the Archdiocese of Neri Catholic School in Midwest answer questions. Listen for more her own life for her sister’s out of love. Yet the are more interested in condemning the faction her instructor (Theo James), and together they Catholics who are making a dif- Oklahoma City). Make Straight City. They decided to give their details. ultimate message of the trilogy seems to be that the Way airs on Tuesdays and Stewardship money from May Don’t forget to change our ad- “Abnegation,” in which members selfl essly offer uncover a nefarious plot that jeopardizes her ference in Oklahoma. Upcoming any efforts to save the society are futile. The new Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. If you to Catholic Radio! A wonderful dress when you do online bank- their services to the community, and in praising family. Director Neil Burger’s exposition-heavy guests include Alex Sanchez and government is not any better than the old. screen version of Veronica Roth’s novel pushes have comments or suggestions, example of ministry! ing! Our new address is: OCB, PO “Dauntless,” where kids act in their own interest Hillary Gibson of the Fellowship Divergent (2011) describes yet another with little regard for human life. the boundaries of mayhem to the limit, placing e-mail Deacon Larry Sousa at Oklahoma Catholic Broadcast- Box 1612, Norman, OK 73070. of Catholic University Students post-apocalyptic world, and also was made into Written in 1993, The Giver is making a come- the fi lm squarely outside the proper reach of [email protected]. ing is planning the next Radio- Listen to Catholic Radio and a movie. Before the coming-of-age ceremony in back with a long-awaited movie in theaters on younger teens. Intense violence, including scenes (who are about to embark on a Summer vacations are just thon for Oct. 28 and 29. We start learn more about being a disciple which teenagers choose a “faction,” they must Aug. 15. The main character of Lois Lowry’s of torture. The Catholic News Service classifi ca- two-year mission on the cam- about over and parents and stu- at 8 a.m. and will stay on the for Christ. Tell your friends and undergo a test to determine their aptitude for novel, Jonas, lives in a carefully structured so- tion is A-III — adults. pus at OSU); Archbishop Paul dents are preparing to return to air until 7 p.m. We are lining up neighbors to listen too. 12 August 10, 2014 Spanish Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Spanish August 10, 2014 13 Lánzate a lo más Profundo Ceremonias del centenario de los Padres Carmelitas culminaron con misa y celebración Luke 5:4 Por Brianna Osborne Arzobispo Coakley llama a la oración y la The Sooner Catholic Cientos de feligreses e invitados desafi aron el calor el 13 de julio por la tarde para asistir a penitencia para evitar el sacrilegio planeado las ceremonias de clausura para la celebración 4 de agosto de 2014 es mantenido por el pueblo para un evento que el domingo 21 de del centenario de los Padres Carmelitas en la Memoria de San Juan María Vianney no tiene otro propósito que el de burlarse de la fe septiembre, a las iglesia de la Florecita en Oklahoma City. El Católica. Estoy especialmente preocupado por los 3:00 pm, el día del Arzobispo Pablo Coakley celebró la misa con Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo, poderes de las tinieblas que este culto satánico propuesto sac- los sacerdotes carmelitas en el Santuario Gua- Ya probablemente saben que un grupo satánico invita a nuestra comunidad y el peligro espiritual rilegio. Vamos a dalupano, la gran iglesia nueva al oeste de la ha programado una llamada Misa Negra para el que esto trae para todos los que participan en ella orar para evitar el Florecita, y se tuvo una recepción al aire libre domingo, 21 de septiembre en el Salón de Música directa o indirectamente. Puesto que parece este sacrilegio y públi- en el área con asfalto junto al Santuario. del Centro Cívico en Oklahoma City. evento no se cancelará hago un llamado a todos camente manife- Entre los asistentes fue el Abad Lawrence A pesar de que boletos se están vendiendo para los Católicos de la Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley star nuestra fe en Stasyszen, OSB, de la abadía de San Gregorio, este evento como si fuera simplemente algún tipo para contrarrestar este desafío a la fe y las buenas representando a los monjes benedictinos que de entretenimiento oscuro, este ritual satánico es costumbres a través de la oración y la penitencia. el Señor y nuestra ofrecieron su hospitalidad a los Padres Carme- realmente algo muy serio. Es una inversión blas- Específi camente, estoy pidiendo que la Oración amorosa gratitud por el don de la Sagrada Eucar- litas cuando llegaron a Oklahoma hace un fema y obscena de la Misa Católica. Usando una a San Miguel Arcángel se incluya al fi nal de cada istía, fuente y cumbre de nuestra vida. siglo. Las Hermanas Carmelitas de Villa Tere- Hostia consagrada obtenida ilícitamente de una Misa a partir de la Fiesta de la Transfi guración Una versión para imprimir de la Oración a San Iglesia Católica y profanarla en las formas más del Señor (6 de agosto) y continuando a través Miguel Arcángel está disponible en inglés, español sa también asistieron para apoyar a sus her- manos carmelitas. Los monaguillos se arrodillan como Arzobispo Coakley celebra misa para el centenario del llegado de los Padres viles imaginables, los practicantes lo ofrecen en de la Fiesta de los Arcángeles (29 de septiembre). y vietnamés en el sitio web de la Arquidiócesis Carmelitas en Oklahoma. sacrifi cio a Satanás. Este terrible sacrilegio es un Invito a todos los Católicos a orar diariamente por (www.archokc.org). Si aún no lo ha hecho le insto El Coro de la Basílica de Santa Teresita de ataque deliberado a la Misa Católica, así como las la protección divina a través de la intercesión del a ponerse en contacto con la Ofi cina del Alcalde, San Antonio, Texas nos visitó y proporcionó la de Pancho Villa en México y de su exilio a los gratitud por su testimonio de la vida consagra- creencias fundamentales de todos los cristianos. patrón celestial que una vez derrotó a Lucifer en Honorable Mick Cornett, para expresar su indig- música para la misa. El arzobispo dijo la ma- Estados Unidos en abril de 1914, durante la da”, dijo el arzobispo. “Estamos muy agradeci- yoría de la misa en español. Se burla de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, a quien los su rebelión contra el Altísimo y que está dispuesta nación por este sacrilegio ofensivo y blasfemo y Semana Santa. dos”. El Reverendo Raul Reyes, OCD, pastor de la Católicos creen que está realmente presente bajo a ayudarnos en esta hora de necesidad. este mal uso de un espacio público mantenido “Eran inmigrantes como hoy”, dijo el padre Después de la misa, los invitados se apre- Florecita, dio la homilía en inglés y español. En las especies del pan y el vino en la Santa Eucar- En segundo lugar, estoy pidiendo que cada par- mediante impuestos. Reyes de los 850 religiosos que hicieron el viaje suraron a través del calor abrasador a las la primera parte de su sermón contó la his- istía cuando ha sido consagrada por un sacerdote roquia realice una Hora Santa Eucarística con Encomendando nuestros esfuerzos al Señor, por en tren a Texas. “Los frailes tenían muy poco: mesas dispuestas debajo de las tiendas, donde válidamente ordenado. Bendición para honrar la Presencia Real de Cristo toria de cómo apenas se salvaron los Padres ropa, un breviario y una copia de Don Quijote”. intercesión amorosa de María, Madre de Dios, yo sirvieron bebidas y comida. Los voluntarios A pesar de las reiteradas peticiones, no ha habido en la Santa Eucaristía entre la Solemnidad de la Carmelitas de ser ejecutados por los ejércitos “El problema del inglés no era serio”, agregó soy llevaron camisetas “Conmemorativas al Cente- ninguna indicación de que la Ciudad tiene la in- Asunción de la Bienaventurada Virgen María (15 el padre Reyes. Sinceramente suyos en Cristo, tención de evitar que este evento se llevara a cabo. de agosto) y 21 de septiembre, para evitar el pro- La segunda parte de la homilía conectó las nario” con la imagen de Santa Teresita. Proc- He llevado mis preocupaciones a funcionarios puesto sacrilegio. pruebas de los Padres Carmelitas con las lamaron “de la misa a la mesa” mientras se de la ciudad y he señalado cuan profundamente Por último, invito a todos los Católicos, Cristia- lecturas del día, especialmente la parábola del bendecía la comida. ofensivo es este propuesto acto sacrílego para los nos y personas de buena voluntad a unirse a mí sembrador de Jesús en el Evangelio de Mateo. La parroquia de la Florecita sigue crecien- cristianos, y especialmente a los más de 250.000 en oración para una Hora Santa, Procesión en “La mano de Dios está en el trabajo”, dijo el do bajo la dirección de los Padres Carmelitas. católicos que viven en Oklahoma. Ciertamente exteriores y Bendición Eucarística en la Parro- Reverendísimo Pablo S. Coakley padre Reyes. “Dios usa todo, aun la revolución, Los ingresos del Festival de la Florecita 2014, estoy preocupado por el mal uso de un centro que quia de San Francisco de Asís en Oklahoma City Arzobispo de Oklahoma City aun el exilio. El quería que nosotros estemos aportados por los juegos y la comida – especial- aquí. Pancho Villa pensó que estaba haciendo mente los tamales populares – superaron los algo bueno en expulsarnos. En cierto modo era $74,000. bueno. Hemos dado fruto en Oklahoma…La se- Sor Maria Francesca Forst de las Carmelitas milla se ha sembrado en nuestros corazones”. de Villa Teresa pensó que la misa era un her- Durante el ofertorio, los feligreses trajeron moso homenaje al servicio de los sacerdotes a ramos de fl ores y regalos de comida al altar. Al la comunidad. fi nal de la misa, el Arzobispo Coakley bendijo “Ellos nos han proporcionado la Misa todo el retratos enmarcados de Santa Teresita que fueron dados a los hijos de los miembros fun- tiempo que he estado aquí”, ella dijo. “Eso son dadores de la parroquia de la Florecita. 64 años”. El Arzobispo Coakley expresó su agrade- Brianna Osborne es jefa de redacción para el Una niña saluda Arzobispo Coakley como él deja el cimiento por la presencia de los Padres Car- Sooner Catholic y editora del boletín electróni- Santuario Guadalupano de la parroquia de la Florecita. melitas y sus años de servicio. co del Sooner Catholic, disponible al https:// Fotos por Cara Koenig/Sooner Catholic. “Es mi privilegio extender nuestro aprecio y www.fl ocknote.com/list/126932. Siguiendo los Pasos de Jesucristo en la Tierra Santa La Casa de María en Nazaret guntaba qué signifi caría tal saludo. Pero el ángel la Encarnación. Humilde construcción en pie- La presidenta de la junta de la Fundación Católica, Karen Por Pedro A. Moreno, OP, MRE Rieger, recientemente le presentó un cheque de $5000 a Director del Ministerio Hispano le dijo: «No temas, María, porque has encontra- dra contenida en una enorme basílica. Pedro Moreno, director de la ofi cina de Ministerio Hispano do el favor de Dios. Concebirás en tu seno y Aquí fue donde el ángel visitó a María y de la arquidiócesis. El cheque representa una subvención En mis próximas columnas estaré compar- darás a luz un hijo, al que pondrás el nombre de pronunció las primeras palabras de lo que hoy del Fondo del Director de la Fundación Católica que tiendo sobre mí recién viaje a la Tierra Santa. Jesús. Será grande y justamente será llamado conocemos como la oración del Ave María... ayudará fi nanciar un nuevo puesto de Director Asociado de la ofi cina de Ministerio Hispano como parte de la Inicia- Mucha de esta información y mis refl exiones, Hijo del Altísimo. El Señor Dios le dará el trono “Dios te salve María, llena eres de gracia...”. tiva Hispana de Liderazgo Laico de la Extensión Católica. junto con un gran surtido de fotos, las he de su antepasado David; gobernará por siempre Ofrecer la oración del Ángelus aquí es algo muy Rieger dijo, “La Fundación Católica se complace en apoyar puesto en mi página de Facebook pero como no al pueblo de Jacob y su reinado no terminará especial. la ofi cina de Ministerio Hispano con una subvención que todos tienen acceso a esas páginas ofreceré una jamás.» Es aquí donde María dijo que sí al plan de ayudará expandir este ministerio vital en la arquidiócesis.” Foto por Cara Koenig/Sooner Catholic. selección en el SoonerCatholic. María entonces dijo al ángel: «¿Cómo puede Dios. Es aquí donde ella concibió por obra del ¡Llegamos a Nazaret! ser eso, si yo soy virgen?» Contestó el ángel: «El Espíritu Santo. Es aquí donde ocurre el gran De toda la Tierra Santa mis tres lugares Espíritu Santo descenderá sobre ti y el poder milagro de la Encarnación. (“Tanto amo Dios favoritos fueron Gólgota, la Casa de María en del Altísimo te cubrirá con su sombra; por eso el al mundo que envió a su único Hijo”.)Es aquí Nazaret, y la Iglesia de la Primacía de Pedro. niño santo que nacerá de ti será llamado Hijo de donde Jesucristo comenzó su existencia como La Basílica de la Anunciación está situada en Dios. También tu parienta Isabel está esperan- el Dios-Hombre en el vientre de María. Es aquí Siguiendo los pasos de Jesucristo do un hijo en su vejez, y aunque no podía tener donde comienza el Cristianismo. Aquí comenzó Para leer el artículo completo sobre el la ciudad de Nazaret, que queda al norte de la peregrinaje a la Tierra Santa, consulte nación de Israel. La Basílica recibe su nombre familia, se encuentra ya en el sexto mes del lo más importante de nuestro existir como cris- la página 13. por el hecho bíblico ocurrido allí, la Anuncia- embarazo. Para Dios, nada es imposible.» tianos. Fachada de la Basílica de la Anunci- ción. Veamos las palabras del Evangelio según Dijo María: «Yo soy la servidora del Señor, há- Al meditar y orar desde este santo lugar no ación en Nazaret. Vista de la planta San Lucas, de su primer capítulo, sobre la gase en mí tal como has dicho.» Después la dejó pude evitar algunas lágrimas por la emoción de baja de la Basílica de la Anunciación y Anunciación… el ángel. estar lugar de tanto signifi cado. la Capilla del Ángel. Altar sobre la Gru- Al sexto mes el ángel Gabriel fue enviado por La Basílica actual que celebra este momento Al salir visitamos también la Iglesia de San ta de la Anunciación en la Capilla del Dios a una ciudad de Galilea, llamada Nazaret, histórico es de dos plantas y fue construida en José con sus hermosos murales en el lugar que Ángel, fotos de Pedro A. Moreno, OP. a una joven virgen que estaba comprometida en 1969 sobre el templo anterior de la época bi- la tradición nos dice que él tuvo su hogar. matrimonio con un hombre llamado José, de la zantina. En el interior encontrarán unas esca- Las raíces de la vida de Jesucristo son hu- familia de David. La virgen se llamaba María. leras que llevan a la planta baja que contiene la mildes y todos nosotros sus discípulos, necesi- Llegó el ángel hasta ella y le dijo: «Alégrate, llena Capilla del Ángel y la Gruta de la Anunciación, tamos refl ejar esa humildad para poder ser de gracia, el Señor está contigo.» María quedó o sea los restos de la casa de la infancia de la fi eles transmisores del Señor y su Evangelio al muy conmovida al oír estas palabras, y se pre- Virgen María donde ocurrió la visita del ángel y mundo. Así evangelizamos. 14 August 10, 2014 Local Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Local August 10, 2014 15 Pastoral Ministry Fall Class Schedule Calendar This calendar only covers the two weeks between issue dates and may not refl ect all of the calendar items. To see a full calendar go to www.soonercatholic.org. Offered in affi liation with Newman Universi- Pastoral Ministry program and/or the BA de- Fall 2014 Class Schedule AUGUST 14 Tap Into Faith. When Ireland on Saturday. Festival hours are and dinner following the tourna- ty, Wichita, KS. The Pastoral Ministry Program gree December 2014, notify the Pastoral Minis- 10 School Open House, St. Eliza- Fell Silent, an historical novel, will Friday, Aug. 15, 3 - 8 p.m.; Satur- ment. To register, or for additional offers theological education and formation for try Offi ce. Core Course beth Ann Seton Catholic School, be the topic. Author Harolyn Enis day, Aug. 16, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and information, call Steve Sydnes at ministry. All members of the archdiocese are Our course sites are connected via video- 925 South Boulevard, Edmond will discuss her book. The meeting Sunday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (405) 642-7633. increasingly responsible for the life and minis- conferencing. Classes may be attended at the THEO 3003 Christian Moranlity nd Social from 1 – 3 p.m. Tour the school is at Alfredo’s Mexican restaurant Holy Family Church is located try of the Church. following locations. Issues and meet the principal and faculty. located at 33rd and Broadway in in South Oklahoma City at 3916 21 Theology on Tap. This event is The Pastoral Ministry Program responds to Thursdays, Aug. 21-Dec. 4, 7-10 p.m., Mike If unable to attend, call (405) 348- Edmond. Come at 6:30 to order South Highland Park Drive. For for any young adult ages 18 (and the call of Vatican II, calling all the baptized to Catholic Pastoral Center [main site] Chavez. 5364 for additional information & eat; program begins at 7 p.m. more information, call (405) 370- out of high school) to 39 years. ready themselves for the apostolate. Rooms 14/15 Lower Level A study of basic Christian beliefs about the and enrollment packets or e-mail For further information, call Linda 4947. Admission is free and open Speaker will be Deacon Paul Theology and ministry courses are offered 7501 NW Expressway origin, destiny and meaning of the person, the [email protected]. Resnick at (405) 340-3305. to the public. Lewis, topic: “Is Any Among You during Spring, Summer and Fall semesters Oklahoma City, OK 73132 nature of Christian life as the fundamental Sick?”-anointin g of the sick and for the education and formation of persons for Prince of Peace commitment to follow Christ and the moral 10 Dedication of Catholic Radio 15 Assumption of the Blessed Vir- 16 Choir retreat at Holy Family pastoral care of the sick. Belle Isle ministry in the Church. Courses may be taken 1500 Falcon Rd. principles that fl ow from this. Students will Station in Elk City at 5 p.m. All are gin Mary, Holy Day of Obligation. Church in Lawton. For more infor- Restaurant & Brewery-1900 NW for college credit (with the possibility of a BA in Altus, OK 73521 explore the importance of moral “self-determi- welcome. mation, contact Dallas Gambrell at Expressway, OKC 7 p.m. Pastoral Ministry from Newman University or St. Mary nation” through free choices and will explore 15-17 Inter Parish Sports Festival (580) 536-6351. an archdiocesan diploma) or may be audited 115 E Street SW how appropriate moral choices are made within 10 Charismatic Healing Mass, at Holy Family Church in Oklaho- 23 McGuinness Trivia Night. for personal enrichment or taken for non-credit Ardmore, OK 73401-4735 the Christian faith commitment. Contemporary 5:30 p.m. at Immaculate Concep- ma City. Parish sponsored teams 17 St. Charles Golf Tournament Registration and dinner begin at 6 continuing education and ongoing formation. St. Francis Xavier moral issues will be studied and analyzed from tion Catholic Church, 3901 S.W. and participants will be coming at John Conrad Municipal Golf p.m. and questions start at 7 p.m. Tuition and costs: 110 N Madison a Christian perspective. Prerequisites: ordinari- 29th Street, Oklahoma City. For from Dallas, Houston, San Anto- Course. The four-person, select Trivia Night is open to the public, Credit:3-hour course, $160 plus textbooks. Enid, OK 73702-3527 ly New Testament Literature and/or Theology more information call the Church nio and Austin. Refreshments can shot scramble will start at 1:30 but guests must be 21 or over to Personal enrichment: $90 plus textbooks. St. Peter Church of Church. offi ce at (405) 685-4806. be purchased, and a tradition- p.m. The cost is $65 per golfer, attend. To register, visit our web- Graduates of our program-continuing educa- 1220 North Quinn Street tion (no credit given): $75 plus textbooks. Guymon, OK 73942-0731 Elective Course al Indian lunch will be featured which includes green fees, cart, site at www.bmchs.org. Registration St. Peter For information or registration, call or e-mail 2020 Oklahoma Ave. THEO 4883 Gospel of John the Pastoral Ministry Offi ce, (405) 721-4208, Woodward, OK 73801-4256 Tuesdays, Aug. 19-Dec. 2, 7-10 p.m., Jim Job Box (800) 721-5651 ext. 131, [email protected] St. Mary Smith SGU Development Associate SGU Alumni Director website: itive salary commensurate with qual- or [email protected]. Program information, 1218 Knox Ave. This course is a study of the Gospel of John This position conducts donation The Alumni Director is responsible https://www.healthcaresource.com. ifi cations. E-mail or send resume course schedules and registration information Clinton, OK 73601-1295 and its three related letters (epistles). The processing protocols, maintains the for engaging St. Gregory’s alumni to and references to ymsearchteam@ also can be found on our webpage: http://ar- Holy Family course will discuss the origins and develop- donor and alumni database, sup- help further the mission and aware- 2nd grade teacher outlook.com or “Coordinator of chokc.org/offi ce-of-pastoral-ministry/home. 1010 NW 82nd St. ment of the writings and examine their literary ports the annual giving campaigns, ness of the University by providing St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Youth and Young Adult Ministry Graduation: if you expect to complete the Lawton, OK 73505-4103 structures and theology. coordinates parish solicitations and their fi nancial support, student refer- School has an opening for a 2nd Search Committee”, P.O. Box 20930, helps coordinate the daily operations rals and personal endorsement. To grade teacher. Applicants must hold Oklahoma City, 73156-0930 by of the Marketing and Development apply call (405) 878-5416 or e-mail or be seeking Oklahoma certifi cation Sept. 23. Briefs offi ce. To apply call (405) 878-5416 [email protected]. in Early Childhood Education. Con- Save the Date or e-mail [email protected]. tact the school offi ce at (405) 789- Director of Good Shepherd Catho- Choir retreat in Lawton St. John the Baptist to hold The Archdiocesan Council of Don Wolf of Saint Eugene parish, Manager of Pastoral Services 0224 or e-mail offi [email protected]. lic School Holy Family Catholic Church in young adult gathering Catholic Women will be holding and Jamie Biller, songwriter and SGU Staff Accountant The manager is responsible for the Good Shepherd Catholic School is Lawton is hosting a regional choir EDMOND – Are you age 21-35, their Women of Faith/Women of performer. There will be three ses- Staff Accountant is responsible for effective management of the day-to- Youth and Young Adult Ministry seeking a Director with a Masters retreat on Aug. 16. The day will single or married? Young adults will Action Conference, Oct. 18. It will sions presented by Maria Scaper- bank and balance sheet reconcilia- day operations of the Pastoral Ser- Saint Eugene Church is seeking a degree preferred and non-profi t include prayer, singing, liturgical be having a wine and cheese gath- be held at Saint Eugene Catholic landa, Judi Wilkinson and Mary tions and fi xed assets. To apply call vices Department. She/he will also Parish Coordinator of Youth and experience. Contact Dr. Cris Carter discussions and excellent food! For ering on Aug. 31, in the commons Church located at 2400 West Brit- McClernon. A youth presentation (405) 878-5416 or e-mail provide spiritual care as a chaplain. Young Adult Ministry. The position is at (405) 721-4202 or at more information, contact Dallas at Saint John the Baptist Church ton Rd. Oklahoma City. will be led by the “ONE” team from [email protected]. For more information, see the Mercy full-time with benefi ts and a compet- [email protected]. Gambrell at (580) 536-6351. immediately following 5:30 p.m. Our featured speakers are Saint Thomas More. Mass. Child care provided. Ques- Catherine Vincie,R.S.H.M., Father Visit okcaccw.com for more info. End of summer garage sale tions? Call 340-0691 ext. 109. Saint Thomas More University Parish and Student Center, located CCHD local grant application at 100 E. Stinson in Norman, will due Sept. 1 hold an end of the season garage The Catholic Campaign for Hu- The Catholic Foundation sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. man Development (CCHD) is the 23. “We expect a wide selection national anti-poverty program of of treasures,” organizers said. All the U.S. Bishops. CCHD works to cornerstone proceeds from the sale will benefi t respond to the growing challenges the renovation of the church’s reli- of poverty in the U.S. by providing gious education center. In addition funding for both national and local Giving through the Catholic to shopping, donations for the sale programs. The goal of these pro- Foundation – Why it makes sense can be dropped off on Friday, Aug. grams is to create self-reliance for 22. For more information, contact the poor and marginalized. Projects Part II Pat Bernath at (405) 321-0990. must be in compliance with Cath- Cost Effective — Because the Catholic olic social and moral teaching in Foundation administers more than 150 funds, MHS annual Trivia Night order to receive funding. If there is we are able to offer a wide range of services The Bishop McGuinness Catholic a program at your parish that you at a much lower cost when compared to High School Alumni Association will think could be eligible for a grant, operating a private foundation or individual host the ninth annual Trivia Night or for more information regarding investments. on Saturday, Aug. 23, in the Bishop the application process, contact CFO knows the Catholic Church in McGuinness Commons area. All Becky VanPool at (405) 523-3003 Oklahoma – Since our founding in 1965, proceeds benefi t the Alumni Asso- or bvanpool@catholiccharitiesok. the Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma has ciation Scholarship Fund. Regis- org. Applications can be found on- worked with many individual donors, tration and dinner begin at 6 p.m., line at http://catholiccharitiesok. parishes, schools, and other Catholic related and questions start at 7 p.m. Ta- org/ParishOutreach. organizations to invest in the future of our bles of 10 will compete against each faith in Oklahoma. CFO has identifi ed and other during eight rounds of ques- Golf tournament addressed programs and opportunities to tions with 10 questions per round. Saturday, Sept. 13, the Knights improve and enhance our spiritual life, parish The winning table receives preferred of Columbus of Saint John life, the arts and music, youth ministries, re- seating at next year’s event plus the Nepomuk Church will host a golf ligious education, Catholic School education, shillelagh trophy. Individual tickets tournament to support the parish senior ministries, campus ministries, social are $20, or $200 for a table. Din- youth group. The event will take services, vocations, and many other areas. ner is included and a cash bar is place at Surrey Hills Golf Club. available. Trivia Night is open to the Registration is at 7:30 a.m. with a For more information on Planned Giving contact: public, but guests must be age 21 tee time of 8:30. The cost is $75 per The Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma, Inc. or over to attend. Seating is limited. player. Sponsorships are available P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, OK 73123   Reservations are required. To regis- and lunch is included. For more (405)721-4115 www.cfook.org [email protected] ter, visit our website at information, call Danny Parks at Please Remember the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City in Your Estate Plans www.bmchs.org. (405) 620-1985. 16 August 10, 2014 Local Sooner Catholic Father Chamberlain combines engineering expertise, pastoral ministry By Tina Korbe Dzurisin For the Sooner Catholic

To Father Jim Chamberlain, engineering and priestly ministry are not merely compatible; they’re complementary. Father Jim, Ph.D., P.E., is the pastor of Our Lady of Victory in Purcell, and the pastoral administrator of Saint Catherine of Siena in Pauls Valley. He also is a staff research engineer for the University of Oklahoma WaTER Center, which aims to provide safe water and sanitation for emerging regions through education, research and service. Both his interest in the priesthood and his aptitude for engineering began as he was grow- ing up in Longview, Texas. When he was 13, his older brother, Tom, became a priest for the Diocese of Austin. “I would kind of shadow him at his parish and was really intrigued with his work,” Father Jim said. As a senior in high school, Father Jim notched the title of “Outstanding Math and Science Graduate,” and he subsequently earned a B.S. in agricultural engineering from Texas A&M University. Then, in 1981, shortly after he’d begun work as an environmental engineer for a Texas Fr. Chamberlain with a group of children on his recent trip to Ethiopia Photos provided. county, his mother was diagnosed with cancer. The four months from his mother’s diagnosis out Borders, he began to travel regularly to El Father Jim applied and earned the job. He until her death were “a time of emotional and Salvador to design water distribution systems has been in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City spiritual crisis” for Father Jim. Ultimately, for local communities. since August of 2011, pastoring local parishes, they led him to apply to seminary. He was able From 2007 to 2011, with permission from his working and traveling with the WaTER Center, to tell his mother before she died that he’d bishop, Father Jim obtained a doctorate degree teaching as an adjunct professor at OU and been accepted. in environmental engineering from Clemson leading students on service trips to emerging In 1986, he was ordained for the Diocese regions – including El Salva- University in South of Austin – and he has spent the subsequent dor, Ethiopia and Cambodia Carolina. While there, he “(Both in El Salvador and years harnessing his engineering background – as the faculty sponsor of a led undergraduate and to advance the Kingdom of God. in Ethiopia,) they have so group called Sooners without “I’d read Populorum Progesso by Pope Paul graduate students on much joy, optimism and Borders. VI and the Vatican II documents and the work additional service trips. hope, and that changes my “Most of the students who of Pope Saint John Paul II, and they all talk Then, at the end of go on these trips are driv- about how wealthier nations should share his time at Clemson, an students. They have a real- en by their faith – not all of their resources with poorer nations,” Father adviser forwarded him ly strong faith that there is them, but many of them,” he Jim said. “I fi gured I could do that with my information about the said. “They’re active in their knowledge, expertise and desire.” a God who is going to pro- position of staff research church and many of them In 1996, in Austin, he founded a profession- engineer at the OU Wa- vide for them.” are Catholic. When we were al chapter of the nonprofi t Engineers without in El Salvador, we visited the Borders, which fosters opportunities for en- TER Center. Father Jim, place where Archbishop Oscar gineers to use their skills to complete service who combined the requisite academic creden- Romero was killed and they had a lot of ques- projects in developing countries. tials with pastoral experience, was a logical fi t. tions about the Catholic faith in that context.” Through his affi liation with Engineers with- Again with permission from his bishop, Father Jim most recently returned from a month-long trip to Ethiopia, where he and oth- ers affi liated with the WaTER Center have been researching fi ltration systems to remove excess fl uoride – which is harmful in high concentra- tions – from the community water supply. Father Jim has seen these efforts to improve living conditions in emerging regions bear great fruit. “Even if we don’t do anything but play soccer with the kids and help with the water system, then we still have a relationship with the local community, and that’s very critical not only in terms of what we bring to them, but also in terms of what they bring to us,” he said. “(Both in El Salvador and in Ethiopia,) they have so much joy, optimism and hope, and that chang- es my students. They have a really strong faith that there is a God who is going to provide for them.” Still, much work remains to be done, he said. “Water is going to become an even more critical issue in the next decade,” Father Jim said. “The work that I do on campus between 8 and 5 is just as holy and just as sanctifying as the work I do on the weekend with the parish because it’s giving people the basic necessities to live a holy and wholesome life.” An Ethiopian girl shows how to turn on the water sys- Engineering students assemble the fi nal hand pump to a Tina Korbe Dzurisin is a freelance writer and tem. completed well in their Field Methods course. communications consultant living in Edmond.