Sooner Catholic soonercatholic.org March 10, 2013 archokc.org Cardinal elector: Conclave ‘opens up a new future’ By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Canadian Cardinal said the conclave “opens up a new future” for the church and is a responsibility the cardinals see as “their main task.” In a Canadian Broadcasting Corp. interview March 4, he said the cardinals are all considering the meaning of the Helicopter “extraordinary decision of Pope Benedict” to resign and crash prompts understanding that decision’s impact on the church. When asked if he considered himself a possible contender ongoing for pope, the Canadian cardinal, one of the 115 cardinal outreach electors, said he is “just trying to live ... day after day in obedience to God and his word,” fulfilling his duties and Page 3 leaving the next day to God. He said all of the cardinals have to be ready to take on the role as leader of the church. “We have to be, to some extent, prepared,” he said, but noted that as far as thinking about it personally, he would “cross the river when I get to the bridge, and we are not there.” Cardinal Ouellet, who heads the , noted that there had been a focus on European popes for centuries but that today it would not be a surprise for a pope to come from Asia, Africa or America. “This discernment (of who will be pope) will be quite unexpected,” he added, which has always “been the case in a way.” He said the cardinals did not “expect the election of John XXIII, and we did not expect the election of (Cardinal) Ratzinger.” The Canadian cardinal also reiterated the often-repeated saying about the conclave: “He who goes in a pope comes out a cardinal.” With that in mind, he said even though his name might Oklahoma be circulating in the media as a possible papal contender, he is “very careful to go beyond this sort of media expecta- Catholic tions.” Cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel at the beginning of the conclave In response to a question about the church’s response to at the Vatican in this April 18, 2005, file photo. (CNS Broadcasting the sex abuse scandal, the cardinal said: “We have learned photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Catholic Press Photo) to offer 24/7 from our mistakes,” stressing the need to “listen carefully to victims” and focus first on them. programming The cardinal, who has spoken out about evils of clerical How they sit Page 7 sex abuse, was among a group of bishops who led a peni- Cardinals are divided into a three-tier internal tential vigil in last year asking for forgiveness for hierarchy: cardinal bishops, cardinal priests and failing to protect children and serving instead as an cardinal . It’s the seating order for the general “instrument of evil against them” when Catholic officials congregations in the Vatican synod hall. It will be the shielded perpetrators from justice. order they line up in for the procession at the Mass for He told the CBC that he thinks the church may have the election of a new pope. apologized enough, but he is not sure. The precedence is the order the cardinal electors will He also noted that the issue of abuse is not just a process into the Sistine Chapel for the conclave, the “Catholic problem; it is a human problem” and hopes that order that determines where they will sit inside and efforts to combat it by the , although not the order in which they will cast their ballots. perfect, “could be also of example for others in society.” Catholic News Service Cardinals discuss needs of Church before conclave By Carol Zimmermann of the and its various dicast- about the modifications Pope Benedict Catholic News Service eries, their relationships with the XVI made to the conclave rules, allow- bishops, the renewal of the church in ing the cardinals to begin a conclave VATICAN CITY — The College of the light of the Second Vatican less than 15 days after the end of a Cardinals used the March 4 and 5 pre- Council, the situation of the church pontificate. conclave meetings to discuss needs of and the needs for new evangelization the church. Father Lombardi also announced in the world, including in different Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, the that the Sistine Chapel, where the con- cultural situations.” Vatican spokesman, could not give clave will take place, was officially specific details of the discussions be- He noted that by the end of the closed to tourists beginning the after- cause he is bound by an oath of secrecy March 5 session, 33 cardinals “from noon of March 5 so workers could to give only general information. He every continent” had addressed the begin preparing it. The major work said March 5 the subjects were “broad group. The meeting was attended by involves putting in a false floor so and varied,” and included “the activity 148 cardinals. there are no steps, then putting in There was a presentation that day continued on page 5 2 March 10, 2013 Sooner Catholic

Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 “Feed My Sheep” We have entered into an important period between with Pope Paul VI, but pontificates known as the sede vacante or interregnum. especially during the As I write this column, the cardinals are gathering in pontificates of Blessed Rome in preparation for the upcoming conclave during John Paul II and which they will elect the next successor of Peter and Benedict XVI, the pope Most Reverend Vicar of Christ. has moved beyond the Paul S. Coakley The cardinals are already engaged in an important walls of the Vatican to of Oklahoma City series of meetings during which, both formally and embody his duty as chief informally, they are getting to know one another and shepherd of the Publisher learning about the challenges and opportunities facing Universal Church in a Archbishop Paul S. Coakley the Church in various parts of the world. These meet- new way. The pope is the Tina Korbe Dzurisin ings will continue until the conclave begins. At that Church’s chief evangelist. Blessed John Paul II was a Director of Communications point, only the cardinal electors, those under the age of global pilgrim, not because he loved travel, but because 80, will be sequestered for the work of prayerfully the Petrine ministry of the Twenty-first Century choosing the next pope under the guidance of the Holy demands it. Social media is certainly a valuable tool, Ray Dyer Spirit. These are days of great consequence for the but it cannot replace personal presence and witness. Catholic Church and for humanity. Our task is to pray More people saw and heard Blessed John Paul II during Editor and fast for the cardinal electors and for the one whom his apostolic visits around the world than had ever seen they will choose and who is already known to the Lord. any other human being. Cara Koenig Under the glare of intense media attention and Time will tell what the rich legacy of Pope Emeritus global scrutiny, a great deal of energy is being ex- Benedict XVI may be, but one thing is already crystal Photographer/Special Projects pended speculating about who the next pope might be. clear. Through his preaching, teaching and writing he What does the Church need? Should he be a young focused our attention on Jesus Christ. He reminded us Brianna Joyce man, thus pointing to the likelihood of a long pontifi- that what is primary is friendship with Jesus and com- cate? Will he be an Italian or will the cardinals look munion with him in and through his Church. The Office Staff beyond Europe for the first time in the 2000-year essential path for Catholics is the path of discipleship. history of the Catholic Church? Some say what is It is from this intimate communion with Jesus in the Volume 35, Number 5 needed is a pope who can manage and reform the huge Holy Spirit that the New Evangelization is born. We Sooner Catholic Newspaper bureaucracy of the . Others focus on mak- are called to become missionary disciples. In our time, ing sure the finances of the Vatican are in good order. we are witnessing the Catholic Church's rediscovery of Undoubtedly, the next pope will have to continue its evangelical mission for the sake of the world. addressing the consequences of the terrible clergy sex- The next pope will most likely continue to lead the 7501 Northwest Expressway ual abuse crisis that began to rock the Church in 2002. Church along the path that the Holy Spirit has marked Oklahoma City, OK 73132 One thing is certain: There is no going backward. The out for us during the watershed events of the Second papacy of the third millennium has to maintain its Vatican Council and these recent and remarkable pon- (405) 721-1810 Fax: (405) 721-5210 recently recovered evangelical focus. Good management tificates. We should not expect any rupture with the Email: [email protected] and sound organization, as important as these might past but rather a grace-filled continuity that is rooted be, are not enough. in the Gospel mandate Christ gave to Peter for the sake Mailing address: P.O. Box 32180 Beginning in the wake of the of the Church: “Feed my sheep.” (Jn 21:17). Oklahoma City, OK 73123

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By Tina Korbe Dzurisin The Sooner Catholic The predawn morning of Feb. 22 was cold and clear in Oklahoma City. The day before had been frigid and foggy, the grass laced with a light snow, but, for that Friday, weather forecasters predicted sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures. On Archdiocesan property between Britton and Rockwell, most of the res- idents of Saint Ann's Nursing Home and Saint Ann's Retirement Center still slept. The staff -- awake and alert -- performed routine tasks and pre- pared for the shift change that was to take place at about 7 a.m. Then, around 5:45 a.m., a medical helicopter crashed into the street St. Ann’s Nursing Home. Sooner Catholic file photo. between the nursing home and retire- ment center. With that initial explo- to the hospital, the little community of Sister Kathy Olsen, a licensed clini- the same. The Saint Ann's responders sion, the quiet, cold and dark morning disaster response professionals waited cal social worker who works at the were steadfast in their refusal to claim became raucous, scorching and bright. for representatives from the Medical Catholic Pastoral Center, arrived at the spotlight for themselves. Examiner's Office to arrive to extri- Saint Ann's Nursing Home as the first "They're very heroic; they're not Within minutes, seven staff mem- cate the bodies from the wreckage. responders were talking to Chaplain looking for glory in any way," Olsen bers of the Saint Ann's Nursing Home In the meantime, Oklahoma City Wilson, and Monica Palmer and Sister said. "They're 'salt of the earth' people. rushed to help the victims of the Fire Department Chaplain Ted Wilson Betty Kehoe of the Catholic Charities They were working off the instinct of crash. They were too late to even see sought out Saint Ann's courageous Saint Joseph's Counseling Center their heart. Not only do they provide — let alone save — pilot Mark first responders — who had already arrived shortly thereafter. care inside, but they rush to help out- Montgomery and nurse Chris related their testimony to investiga- "Some of the residents also needed side. You hear about 'onlookers.' They Denning, who both died in the crash, tors — to minister to them as he could. some attention," Olsen said. "Some of weren't onlookers. They were on- but a third crew member, Billy Wynne, "I just let them talk and tell their them had seen the fire or heard the doers." called out and they heard his voice. story and tell about their emotions," crash and they needed to talk to some- Palmer echoed Olsen. Three of the seven staffers came Wilson said. one. An event like this (amplifies) "They were selfless," she said. "The closer, braving the fire to ultimately What he heard inspired him. many of their ordinary concerns and natural response when something like rescue Wynne from the wreckage. "They reached into fire without frustrations. Some of them were also this happens is to run away from dan- Minutes later, more jet fuel exploded. gloves or equipment to pull (Wynne) confused, so we wanted to calm them. ger. Some people run to it, and I'm in Soon, the property was swarming out," Wilson said. "We (firefighters) do I also wanted to talk to the first awe of that. For someone to put that with people — firefighters, para- it with gloves and all that gear, but responders. I just wanted to thank aside and run toward someone who medics and investigators from the they didn't. They risked their lives. We them for their courage." needed help is incredible." Federal Aviation Administration, were able to get there and take over, In the days to come, many people — Tina Korbe Dzurisin is the director among others. but, had they not done what they did, from Wynne's family to several local of communications for the Archdiocese The fire out and Wynne on his way he would not have been alive." reporters — expressed a desire to do of Oklahoma City. Helicopter crash prompts ongoing outreach to those affected By Tina Korbe Dzurisin healer who mentored many and saved untold lives." The Sooner Catholic At Saint Ann's Nursing Home, the staff and residents who witnessed the crash -- either by sight or sound -- have spoken repeatedly with counselors to The professional and personal response to a Feb. 22 crash of an EagleMed process the experience of that day. helicopter on Archdiocesan property continues, as helicopter crew member "We like to do follow-up as far down the road as we possibly can," said Billy Wynne recovers in a Dallas hospital, friends and family mourn Monica Palmer, Catholic Charities associate director for clinical the losses of pilot Mark Montgomery and nurse Chris Denning, services. and counselors assist the Saint Ann's Nursing Home staff Palmer, along with Sister Kathy Olsen of the Catholic and residents who witnessed the crash. Pastoral Center and others, responded to the staff and Wynne, the lone crew member to survive the crash, residents the day of the crash. On Feb. 28, Palmer was transferred from OU Medical Center in and Olsen facilitated a debriefing for the Saint Oklahoma City to Parkland Hospital in Dallas in Ann's Nursing Home staff who rescued Wynne the late afternoon Feb. 22. As of the afternoon of from the wreckage of the crash. March 4, the hospital listed his condition as "It was a very phenomenal thing," Palmer critical. Oklahoma City Fire Department Chaplain said. "Even as a counselor, you feel the Ted Wilson said Wynne's family has been trauma yourself. (The debriefing) was thera- with him at the Dallas hospital since he was peutic not only for them but also for me moved there. Parkland Hospital was chosen because I could already see how they were because it houses both a burn and trauma doing better. To see God's work and their center, Wilson said. efforts to be supportive of each other and "In Oklahoma City, we have a level one take those steps to get back to a new normal burn center and a level one trauma center, enabled me to breathe a sigh of relief." but they are not under one roof," Wilson said. The "response to the responders" has been "Parkland has both units under the same a team effort, Palmer said. roof." "It seems to have been well-received from the Wynne suffered both burn and trauma injuries feedback the staff and residents have given us," in the pre-dawn crash. she said. "They have felt really cared for. I credit Co-workers, friends and family members of pilot (Saint Ann's Nursing Home director) Dorothy (Joyce) Mark Montgomery and nurse Chris Denning, who both with that. The Archbishop also came out the day of the died in the crash, gathered at a memorial service Saturday, crash and people were very touched and honored he was March 2. there. He gave individual blessings and it was one of the most "Mark was an excellent pilot, a master aviator who spent the last healing things that could have happened that day." seconds of his life trying to save others," EagleMed president Larry Bugg said, Tina Korbe Dzurisin is the director of communications for the Archdiocese of according to a Newson6.com report of the service. "Chris was a professional Oklahoma City. 4 March 10, 2013 Opinion Sooner Catholic The unique impossibility of the papacy ROME — At the point at which he arrogantly transparent to it in his own life, that brilliant, humanly decent pope will John Paul II began his papacy in the makes himself the he readily invites others into friend- find his ministry impeded if he does first volume of my biography of him, equal of the Lord. If ship with Jesus Christ, simply by not have shrewd judgment in choos- Witness to Hope, I borrowed some he consoles himself being who and what he is. The ing men for high Church office, both thoughts from Hans Urs von too easily with the preaching, catechetics and teaching as local bishops and as leaders in the Balthasar and tried to explain a bit of thought that he are important, but they come "after" Church's central administrative the uniqueness of the papal office: must, necessarily, transparency to Christ and his love. machinery in Rome. "To be pope is to take on a task fail, he betrays the Natural resilience amplified by Openness and curiosity. One of the demand that the grace. The pope must be able to draw keys to the success of John Paul II's that is, by precise theological defini- By George office makes of him, from the wellspring of his prayer an papacy was his openness to a range tion, impossible. Like every other Weigel office in the Church, the papacy the demand of radi- abundance of energy, patience, of inputs from outside conventional exists for the sake of holiness. The cal love. The Office endurance and compassion. The pope ecclesiastical channels. A 21st-centu- office, though is a creature of time of Peter always reflects Christ's knows the wickedness and evil sins of ry pope must look to a wide range of and space, and holiness is eternal. No words to Peter-that, because of the the world in macrocosm and the sor- information to inform his own evan- one, not even a pope who is a saint, depth of his love, he will be led where rows of individual men and women in gelical ministry. can fully satisfy the office's demands. he does not want to go (John 21:18)." microcosm. The grace of strength Courage. A timid man who sees Yet the office, according to the But if the job is, essentially, impos- needed to bear that burden of knowl- dilemmas but not ways to address Church's faith, is of the will of God, sible the Church is not without the edge without being crushed by it them is ill-qualified for the papacy. So and the office cannot fail, although resources of history and contempo- must build on a natural physical and is a man easily rattled by failure. the officeholder will always fall short rary experience to imagine the quali- psychological hardiness and Doing what is hard and absorbing the of the mark. That distinction between ties one would like to see in the man resilience. criticism for doing it is part of the the office and the man who holds it is who must, as someone must, take up Pastoral experience. John Paul II's essential responsibility of the pope. a consolation to any pope. According this uniquely impossible yet essential papacy as previewed by the work as Languages. In a multilingual to (Balthasar), it is also 'unutterably task. In Evangelical Catholicism: archbishop of Cracow and his suc- Church, a multilingual pope is help- terrible.' The office reflects the unity Deep Reform in the 21st-Century cessful ministry there. That model ful. of person and mission in Jesus Church, published just before Pope makes sense for future popes, who All of which suggests that national- Christ, of whom the pope is vicar. Benedict XVI's stunning announce- must have demonstrated evangelical- ity is irrelevant in choosing a pope. Every pope, the saints as well as the ment of his resignation, I suggest ly effective pastoral leadership and a George Weigel’ column is distrib- scoundrels, 'stands at an utterly trag- seven such qualities. capacity to meet the challenges of uted by the Denver Catholic Register, ic place' (Balthasar continued), A profound and transparent faith. aggressive secularism, which did not the official newspaper of the because he cannot be fully what the The pope must be so convinced of the end when the Berlin Wall came down. Archdiocese of Denver. Phone: 303- office demands. If he tries to be that, Catholic symphony of truth, and so Good judgment in people. A holy, 715-3215. Facing the downstream effects of same-sex parenting In March, 2013, the British paper at how children in non-traditional just a matter of the "A child in need of adoption is a The Independent ran an article enti- families fared when compared with "rights of parents." child who is in extraordinary and tled, "Children in gay adoptions at no heterosexual households, at least two As Phoebe Wilson abnormal circumstances: he is a child disadvantage: Research confirms other major studies addressing the noted in an article without parents. Adoption seeks to same-sex couples are just as good at question were published during 2012 in the New Woman: "create," from a social and legal point parenting as heterosexuals." The -- one by Mark Regnerus, a sociolo- "If adoption is going of view, a relationship similar to article, based on a study at gist at the University of Texas at to be debated as a what would be natural for the child, Cambridge University, concluded Austin, and the other by Loren 'right,' then the meaning a family relationship: moth- there was "no evidence" to support Marks, a researcher at Louisiana rights of the child By Father er, father, child.” the claim that children's masculine State University. Both studies pre- (innocent and Tadeusz A compassionate society seeks to or feminine tendencies were affected sented compelling evidence counter- defenseless) are the Pacholczyk help and assist orphaned children, by having gay or lesbian parents, nor ing the claim that a child's psychoso- rights that must but no reasonable society intentional- were the quality of their family rela- cial growth is equally supported in prevail. Adoption exists for the bene- ly deprives those children of a moth- tionships significantly different. lesbian and gay environments as it fit of the child, not for the couple who er or a father. That is, however, what The studied outcomes, however, would be in heterosexual parenting adopts him." Same-sex couples who placing them into a same-sex home were limited to children four to eight environments. seek to adopt a child can doubtless invariably does. years of age, so that any later effects, Common sense, instead of common be motivated by the best of inten- Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. is a as they passed through puberty, for clichés, ought to serve as our starting tions and by genuine compassion for priest of the diocese of Fall River, MA, example, and "came of age," were not point in discussions about adopting the plight of an orphan. Yet Wilson and is the Director of Education at included. Although The Independent children. One of the clichés we hear goes on to explain the deeper reasons The National Catholic Bioethics claims this was the first study to look is that adopting children is really that need to motivate adoption: Center in Philadelphia. Of St. Celestine V and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Farewell, Papa. "Few people, how- months later, after issuing a formal fortunate to be witness to such a Catholic apologist Scott Hahn Feb. ever, noticed at the decree allowing popes to resign (or slice of history. While it is saddening 11 described the complex situation time. abdicate, like other rulers), Pope to see the willful departure of a kind best when reflecting on the lead-up "Only now we Celestine V exercised that right. And and loving shepherd, it is with great to the resignation by the Holy may be gaining a now Pope Benedict XVI has chosen rarity that one can say they recall a Father: better understand- to follow in the footsteps of this ven- time when one pope was in power "Back on April 29, 2009, Pope ing of what it erable model." while his predecessor is still among Benedict XVI did something rather meant. These * * * us. It is run-of-the-mill for the presi- striking, but which went largely actions were proba- By Jeremy I remember thinking about Hahn's dency, but a unique opportunity for unnoticed," Hahn wrote. bly more than pious A. Ingle very points back when Benedict the papacy. "He stopped off in Aquila, , acts. More likely, made that visit in 2010. I had read We faithful have got to hang on and visited the tomb of an obscure they were profound and symbolic that he left his pallium and thinking now. It's going to be a very bumpy medieval pope named St. Celestine V gestures of a very personal nature, to myself, "This means something. ride for the next couple of months, (1215-1296). After a brief prayer, he which conveyed a message that a This isn't (just) a gift ... it's the sym- emotionally speaking. The major left his pallium, the symbol of his pope can hardly deliver any other bol of his office. He's connecting with media and entertainment industry own episcopal authority as Bishop of way. St. Celestine in a very personal way." are likely to be less than even-hand- Rome, on top of Celestine's tomb! "In the year 1294, this man The Holy Father's resignation is ed in their treatment of the legacy of "Fifteen months later, on July 4, (Father Pietro Angelerio), known by shocking to us, but, considering the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. 2010, Benedict went out of his way all as a devout and holy priest, was extreme faith of Benedict XVI, it can Prayerfully, we will come out even again, this time to visit and pray in elected pope, somewhat against his only be the work of the Holy Spirit, stronger on the other side with our the cathedral of Sulmona, near will, shortly before his 80th birthday and we must rejoice in the pope's new Bishop of Rome. Rome, before the relics of this same (Ratzinger was 78 when he was enormous decision. Jeremy Ingle is a parishioner at saint, Celestine V. elected pope in 2005). Just five As Catholics, we are actually quite Saint Damien of Molokai Church. Sooner Catholic March 10, 2013 5 Papal tailors ready no matter what size the new pope is By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY— Even though a conclave to elect a new pope has not yet started, the papal tailors have the white cassock ready for the new pontiff when he appears less than an hour after his election on the balcony overlooking St. Peter's Square. The Gammarelli shop proudly showcased in its street-level window the white wool cassocks in three different sizes: "tall," "medium," and "small," as no one knows who will be the new pope or what his measurements will be. "We received the order (from the Vatican) to pre- pare the three outfits a few days after Benedict gave the announcement" Feb. 11 to step down, Lorenzo Gammarelli told Catholic News Service. It takes three-and-a-half days to cut, prepare and sew by hand one complete cassock, said the sixth-generation family member, so all three were finished "very quickly" by March 1 and displayed in the shop window the morning of March 4. The shop eventually will deliver the ensemble to the Vatican in time for the conclave and election. The Gammarelli shop was founded in 1798 and has served every 21st- and 20th-century pontiff except for Pope Pius XII, who stuck with his family's tailor. It's not a given that every pope will call on the shop's services, so the shop always waits to receive Three sizes of cassocks for the future pope are displayed in the window of the Gammarelli clerical tailor shop in orders from the Vatican. Rome. At the request of the Vatican, the famous shop has prepared three sizes of clerical wear to be used by the new But chances are good they will be called to do pope immediately after his election. Pictured leaving the store is Dominican Father Thomas Petri, assistant profes- work for the next pope "since we have served all sor of theology at Providence College in Rhode Island. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) these popes," he said, nodding toward a row of pictures of seven popes on the wall near the shop's Gammarelli tailor will head to the apostolic palace delivery. front entrance. a few days after a successful election to take Getting the order of papal cassocks and the sar- The sets available for the new pontiff to wear measurements of the new pope for a properly fit- torial needs of the upcoming conclave ready after he is introduced with ted cassock and vestments, trumped all else the past three weeks, Gammarelli the words "Habemus he said. said. papam" ("We have a pope") However, "often (a new "Therefore, now we have to make up the time ... include a cassock with an pope) is already one of our we lost with clients who had ordered things first," attached capelet, a white clients, and we already have he said. silk sash, a white skullcap, his measurements on file," The shop walls are lined with cubbyholes and red leather shoes and a red he said. shelves containing bolts of different weights of velvet mozzetta or capelet The old shop, which is black cloth, embroidered fabrics for liturgical vest- with ermine trim, a located just a few yards ments and silks in cardinal red and magenta. retired Pope Benedict XVI from the Pantheon, was There are also miniature models of scarlet and brought back into style. bustling as shopkeepers black hats as well as a small wooden torso form Blessed John Paul II quickly packaged a backlog draped with a cardinal's full attire. "preferred very light- of old orders. One shop- Large, deep wooden drawers are labeled and weight clothing and evi- keeper was busily folding contain different kinds of sash fringing, tassels dently the fur (and velvet magenta sashes for a bishop and pompoms for the four-cornered biretta hat. mozzetta) was too heavy and sealing them in brown One drawer was even labeled "under-things." for him. Therefore, he pre- wrapping paper, while Gammarelli said that while the shop offers full ferred not to use it," another stacked shoe boxes clothing service for the pope, from the skullcap Papal red shoes are seen in the window of the Gammarelli said. Gammarelli clerical tailor shop in Rome. (CNS containing black kidskin down to the papal socks and shoes, it did not If it's necessary, a photo/Paul Haring) shoes, men's size 9, for include underwear. Cardinals discuss needs of Church continued from page 1 Karl Lehmann of Mainz, Germany; Jean-Baptiste they will not attend the conclave tables and chairs for the cardinals. Two stoves will Pham Minh Man, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; The cardinals also accepted a proposal to con- be installed: one to burn ballots and the other to of Warsaw, ; and John Tong duct an evening prayer service March 6 at the burn chemicals to create different colored smoke to Hon of Hong Kong. Altar of the Chair in St. Peter's Basilica, presided let the public know if a pope was selected or not. Father Lombardi said the cardinals who have by Cardinal , dean of the College of During the conclave, the cardinals will use three yet to join the other cardinals had personal Cardinals. urns for the ballots. Video images of the urns, reasons for their delay but plan to arrive soon. "The cardinals hope to give a good example of commissioned by the Vatican for the 2005 conclave, The cardinals met twice March 4. Arriving only the call to the whole church to live in prayer this were shown to reporters during the March 5 news in time for the afternoon session were Cardinals time of preparing for the important moment of conference. Bechara Rai, Maronite patriarch; Joachim Meisner electing a pope," Father Lombardi said. One urn is for the ballots cast in the Sistine of Cologne, Germany; Rainer Maria Woelki of During the second day of pre-conclave gather- Chapel and another is for ballots cast in the Berlin; of Prague; and Theodore- ings, the cardinals also thanked Pope Benedict XVI Domus Sanctae Marthae by cardinals too ill to go Adrien Sarr of Dakar, Senegal. for his "tireless work" and example of to the chapel. Once those ballots are counted, they At the March 5 morning session, two cardinal "generous pastoral concern." will be placed in the third urn and carried to the electors joined: Cardinals Antonio Maria Rouco The telegram, dated March 5, was signed by stove for burning. Varela of Madrid and Zenon Grocholewski, prefect Cardinal Sodano and sent on behalf of all the car- As of March 5, 110 cardinal electors had arrived of the Congregation for Catholic Education. dinals present. in Rome, Father Lombardi announced. Father Lombardi said March 4 that only two The Vatican said 4,432 journalists had requested The cardinals who had not arrived do not need cardinals -- Indonesian Cardinal Julius credentials just for the interregnum and conclave to be present in order for the college to vote on a Darmaatmadja, the 78-year-old retired archbishop by March 4; they join some 600 reporters, photog- day to begin the conclave, provided the other cardi- of Jakarta, and Scottish Cardinal Keith O'Brien, raphers and videographers accredited to the nals know they will arrive by the starting date. 74, who retired as archbishop of St. Andrews and Vatican permanently. The media represent 1,004 The five electors yet to arrive were Cardinals Edinburgh after being accused of sexual miscon- outlets from 65 countries and work in 24 lan- , former Coptic Catholic patriarch; duct -- have formally informed the Vatican that guages, Father Lombardi said. 6 March 10, 2013 Sooner Catholic Starting over was a ‘Beginning Experience’

I waited patiently for the Lord; he piece of furniture, you needed to have stand where I had gotten life so so much relief and peace at the end of turned to me and heard my cry. He an idea of your future and the life wrong in the past, how could I make the weekend. I am a different person lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the that you would be leading. I had no sure I made good choices now? If any- than the lost soul standing in the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock idea what a life lived alone looked one had suggestions, I was ready to store causing others to worry. I have and gave me a firm place to stand. He like. listen. found joy and many friends who un- put a new song in my mouth, a hymn At that moment, it was as though “Can you tell me a little more about derstand and listen without judging. of praise to our God. total despair had descended on me Beginning Experience?” was all I So give yourself a gift and join us Psalm 40: 1-3 and I was completely lost. When a asked after I finally stopped and for the Beginning Experience set for clerk in the store stopped, became made the call. A very nice person March 22, 23 and 24. The retreat is at By Marka Acton worried, and stopped to see if I was started telling me about how the the Catholic Pastoral Center at 7501 For the Sooner Catholic all right, I knew something had to weekend had helped him so much NW Expressway. I was standing in a furniture store change! with the grief he had been suffering It costs just $100 for all food and leaning against a cabinet of some sort At the end of Mass a few weeks since the death of his wife. lodging. If you really need help with while looking at a couch. I had not later, the priest announced a retreat He explained how it had helped the costs, it is available. For any taken our couch with me when I had for people who were widowed, him to accept the past, look at the questions you may have, please call moved out after acknowledging my divorced or separated. I heard him person he had become, and then envi- Tonya at (405) 556-0994 or try the marriage of 25 years had reached an say that Beginning Experience was sion all the wonderful possibilities Office of Family Life at (405) 721-5651 end. I had gone into the store think- for those who were ready to move on ahead. He told me that they provide Ext. 108. ing that I needed something to sit on after their loss. excellent meals and there was a Mass I am looking forward to having the so I could watch TV. My interest was sparked. Even for the whole group before everyone opportunity of meeting you. Together But I found myself confused and though I had been separated for quite went home. And you know what … he we can all have the sunshine a little wondering how could I possibly pick some time, I still had no idea about was right. brighter as we once again find joy in out a sofa? To choose an expensive the future. Because I could not under- I was nervous about going, but I felt our hearts. Across Oklahoma Bingo at St. James, March 21 the crisis in marriage.” In fact, Council of Catholic Women to OKLAHOMA CITY — Bingo at St. researchers are finding that couples provide scholarships for seniors James Catholic Church, 41st and that practice their faith are more The Oklahoma City Archdiocesan South McKinley Ave., will begin likely to be successful in their mar- Council of Catholic Women funds a again March 21. Food and beverages riage. $500 scholarship to high school reasonably priced will be served at Among the programs used by seniors of its affiliated organizations. 5:45 p.m. Bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. parishes to help married couples To qualify, a student must possess All games (some new games) grow in faith, two stand out for their and maintain a 2.5 grade point including two blackouts are $10. ease of use and their effectiveness average or better and/or pass a Door prizes and special They are SIX DATES for Catholic college entry exam, show record of recognition for all players born in Couples and The BEATITUDES: A community and parish volunteer January, February or March. A large Couple’s Path to Greater Joy. service, and show financial need. flatscreen TV will be given away in The effectiveness of these To obtain a scholarship applica- October and all players get an entry programs is tied to their approach, tion, please contact Leda Hedglon, into the drawing. which is appealing especially to 5733 NW 86th St., Oklahoma City, busy couples with young children at Okla. 73132, or call (405) 722-8954. Skirvin plays host to The Green home. With these programs, parishes Deadline for the receipt of the Tie Gala for Catholic Charities invite spouses to go on regular dates. completed application is April 10. The Green Tie Gala, an annual Couples bring their children to the If you know of students who fundraiser for Catholic Charities, are working to coordinate the March parish for child care, watch a short fit these requirements, please was March 8 at the Skirvin Hotel in 25 event. video and then go to their date on encourage them to apply. downtown Oklahoma City. Chris The day will begin at 9 a.m. with their own, as they did before they Reen, publisher of The Oklahoman, Mass celebrated by Father John got married. Spouses are also given was the special honoree for this Metzinger at the Cathedral of Our conversation starters on the subject Event to support Sister Sponsa year’s event. Lady of Perpetual Help. of the evening. The topics range from Beltran Ministry Proceeds from the Green Tie help The March will follow at 10:30 remembering our love story and the OKLAHOMA CITY — A brunch support the Women’s Sanctuary a.m. and go from the Cathedral to meaning of Christian marriage to and auction honoring Sister Sponsa and Resource Development Center the state Capitol, about 2.4 miles. the problem of selfishness and living Beltran’s 88th birthday will be operated by Catholic Charities. The The March will travel along NW the Beatitudes in our daily life. hosted by Pearl Sullens and the center offers support for women and 23rd and those who don’t wish to The experience of dating is Teach Peace Foundation. their children who are struggling for walk the entire route are invited to natural/organic to the marital The event will be held at 10 a.m. various reasons. join in anywhere along the way. relationship. In today’s busy world, March 20 at Catholic Charities, 1501 For full coverage of the event, visit Last year, several thousand people spouses know that spending time N. Classen Blvd. the Sooner Catholic website at participated in the first March for together is good for their marriage, The sister of Archbishop Emeritus www.soonercatholic.org. Life and organizers are hoping for as but often other priorities take Eusebius Beltran, Sister Sponsa good or greater turnout this year. precedence. Couples welcome such dedicated much of her life to Birth Choice holds annual The March is to demonstrate to invitation from their pastors. helping the disabled, orphaned and Life of the Party fundraiser the state of Oklahoma “how we feel Parishes have found that these abandoned children of Libera. Birth Choice of Oklahoma, Inc., about the sanctity of life,” said programs are well received and At her retirement she handed the held its annual Life of the Party Krisch. She said prayers for success appreciated by spouses. One ministry to the Teach Peace fundraiser March 9 at the National of the March are appreciated. husband wrote: “That was the best Foundation. All proceeds from the Cowboy and Western Heritage For more information, contact her date Melissa and I have had in March 20 celebration will go to the Museum. To full coverage of the at [email protected]. years! Just wanted to thank you for Teach Peace Foundation in support event, visit the Sooner Catholic web- arranging all of this.” Another couple of the children it helps. site at www.soonercatholic.org. Ministry invites married said: “The program reminded us of Sullens, a longtime supporter, said couples to go on a date what we as Catholics believe about Sister Sponsa will not be able to Organizations join forces to In this Year of Faith, Catholic marriage.” attend the event, but asked that present March For Life event parishes around the country are Many parishes across the USA are donations be made to Teach Peace OKLAHOMA CITY — For the reaching out to the people in their offering these programs in 2013, Foundation and mailed to Pearl second consecutive year, Catholics communities to spread the Good especially during Lent. Pastors Sullens, 1941 NW 17th St., are invited to participate in the News. Married couples are one of the recognize the need to strengthen Oklahoma City, Okla. 73106. March for Life. groups pastors want to reach. Pope marriages by strengthening a Those attending will learn Deborah Krisch of 40 Days for Benedict XVI stated at the opening couple’s faith. more about how the Teach Peace Life, the Archdiocesan Office of of the Synod on the New Find out more about these Foundation is carrying on the Family Life, Oklahomans for Life, Evangelization: “There is a clear programs at www.happy- ministry created by Sister Sponsa Inc., and the Knights of Columbus link between the crisis in faith and together.net. Beltran. Sooner Catholic March 10, 2013 7

Jeff Finnell of Oklahoma Catholic Radio speaks to an audience of supporters at Christ the King Church Feb. 28. (Photo by Brianna Joyce) Oklahoma Catholic Broadcasting expands reach with addition of powerful KKNG “You are to deliver my words to Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, said Just as Christ instructed his them whether they listen or not, for Catholic Radio the Hispanic Catholic community “is Apostles to cast their fishing nets, they are a tribe of rebels.” Ezekiel 2:7 deeply indebted to those responsible Finnell said, “Archbishop Coakley Seven Days a for Oklahoma Catholic Radio.” challenges us to ‘Put out into the “I’m going to buy that man a deep,’ so that’s what we’re doing.” By Ray Dyer Week steak,” Moreno said of Finnell, who He admitted the cost to operate a Sooner Catholic KKNG 97.3 FM serves as president of Oklahoma station with the reach of KKNG will Oklahoma City Catholic Broadcasting. be more expensive, but added, “God OKLAHOMA CITY — Jeff Finnell Finnell is quick to point out he’s has provided us with the people to said it was about six years ago when had plenty of help from an idea first pay the bills” with each and every Bill Bawden told the 900 In Tulsa at 94.9 FM discussed in June of 1996 to where step Oklahoma Catholic Broad- or so men attending the annual In Lawton at 88.3 AM Catholic radio is today in Oklahoma. casting has taken. Catholic Men’s Conference that In Prague at 88.3 FM Archbishop Emeritus Eusebius J. “We are taking measured steps, some fellows were working to create In Bristow at 105.7 FM Beltran gave approval for Finnell but they are steps of faith,” said a Catholic radio station in the and the others to pursue their plan, Finnell. Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. In Antlers at 90.3 FM while Archbishop Paul S. Coakley Oklahoma Catholic Broadcasting Deacon Bawden said the men had has continued the support, voicing has been able to create a system an information booth set up along And beginning on promotional spots encouraging Finnell describes as “Chinese check- with the other vendors at the March 18 Oklahoma Catholics to tune in and ers” linking the broadcast together. conference and anyone interested in KTLR 890 AM Spanish help support the communications With towers in Lawton in the south- learning more about their idea could ministry. west, Prague in the east-central and stop and visit with them. in Oklahoma City Deacon Larry Sousa has been soon in the southeast with a signal “I think a few guys came by to on board with Finnell since the in McAlester, Catholic radio content wish us luck and said they would Go to beginning, as has Fred Pope and is reaching much of the state. www.okcatholicbroadcasting.com pray for us,” Finnell said. “One man for the current schedule of Father Price Oswalt. Tom Krug and KKNG, Finnell said, can be picked gave us a $20 bill.” programs Marlene Stapp also continue to serve up as far north as Guthrie and south If you need proof of what the Lord on the board for Oklahoma Catholic to the Arbuckle Mountains, as well can do with $20 and some prayers, Broadcasting. as to near Weatherford on the west look no further than Oklahoma Catholic Finnell credited Tyler Media with and Shawnee to the east. Catholic Broadcasting. Radio of helping to negotiate what he de- With a few more links, Oklahoma On March 1, Oklahoma Catholic Oklahoma scribed as “not your normal business Catholic Broadcasting may soon be Broadcasting began broadcasting on deal,” opening the door to the KKNG reaching as far as Wichita Falls and Oklahoma City’s KKNG, 97.3 FM. studios. the Oklahoma panhandle. One thing Once well known for its classical Finnell said Mike Miller, KKNG Finnell knows for sure, it’s reaching music and later for country and station manager, first approached hearts and minds. western, KKNG is now broadcasting population in the state. Oklahoma Catholic Broadcasting “Archbishop Coakley told us he Catholic radio content 24 hours, That audience will grow again about the idea of leasing the station. was called to the Oklahoma County seven days a week. when, on March 18, KTLR 890 AM The board had been discussing ways Jail to confirm three prisoners who Oklahoma Catholic Broadcasting, will begin broadcasting Catholic to grow when Miller’s call came to have been listening to our broad- formerly known as Annunciation content in Spanish. The Spanish them. casts,” Finnell said. He said the Radio, has experienced incredible broadcast will air each day from Finnell said the board discussed same broadcast will eventually growth in the past two years and 5 a.m. to dusk. Pedro Moreno, direc- the proposal and “prayed about it” make its way into the state prison in now reaches more than half the tor of Hispanic Ministry for the and then decided to take the leap. McAlester.

Susan Conroy, one of the speakers at the March 2 Oklahoma Catholic Women’s Conference, signs copies of her book for conference participants. For full coverage of the conference, please visit www.soonercatholic.com. (Photo by Anamaria Scaperlanda Biddick.) 8 March 10, 2013 Across Oklahoma Sooner Catholic Archbishop Coakley celebrates Mass, dedicates new Holy Innocents Chapel

By Ray Dyer Sooner Catholic WARR ACRES — Archbishop Paul S. Coakley celebrated Mass and blessed and dedicated the new Holy Innocents Chapel Feb. 22. The chapel, located at 6114 NW 63rd St., is nestled in an office area and sits about 20 feet from the only abortion clinic in Oklahoma County. The Mass and dedication was attended by more than 60 people, not a huge turnout, but overflowing considering Holy Innocents is designed to hold about 40. Father Price Oswalt led the charge to create the chapel and the Holy Innocents Foundation. He said he got the idea several years ago while watching a program on EWTN in which a priest from New Mexico described opening a chapel across the street from an abortion clinic in Albuquerque. It is believed the Warr Acres chapel is only the third of its kind in the United States. Archbishop Coakley said Holy Innocents was created to be a place of prayer and reflection. While he said in no way would those inside Holy Innocents confront those enter- ing the nearby abortion clinic, the Archbishop made clear the purpose of the prayer and adoration Chapel. Holy Innocents exists to “prayer- fully witness to the sanctity of life,” the archbishop said. In doing so, he said, the prayerful mission is to put the “clinic out of business. “This is not the place to shout or demand an end to abortion,” Archbishop Coakley said. He said there is a place for that to occur, but at Holy Innocents the focus is on prayer, including for those who are involved in working in the abortion industry. The goal is for Holy Innocents to eventually offer 24-hour perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. More adorers will be needed for this to take place. “This is a big commitment,” the archbishop said. “There is much work to do.” Toni Harrelson is coordinating the Adorers for Holy Innocents. An hour a week is the requested commit- Above, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley admires a wooden box given to him by Father Oswalt, at right. The hand-crafted box is to hold ment. Harrelson can be reached at the archbishop’s pallium. The box was made from African wood. Father Stephen Hamilton is at the left. At center, Holy Innocents (405) 341-2199 or by email at Chapel begins to fill prior to the Feb. 22 Mass and blessing. At right, a statue of the Infant Jesus with our Holy Mother. (Photos by [email protected]. Ray Dyer)

At right, Oklahoma City Thunder forward and NBA All-Star Kevin Durant poses with childhood friend and St. Gregory’s University basket- ball player Devonte Young Feb. 23 at W.P. Wood Field House on the SGU campus. Durant was in attendance to support Young on his Senior Night. Young’s mother, Jacqueline, is on the left. At left, Durant visits with Father Louis Vander Ley and Father Patrick McCool. (Photos by Brother George Hubl, O.S.B.) Sooner Catholic Across Oklahoma March 10, 2013 9 Saint Katharine Drexel opens new memory unit

Archbishop Paul S. Coakley David Eaton, blessed and dedicated the new chairman of the Cottages at Saint Katharine’s in a St. Katharine’s Board, points visit to El Reno last week. He was out one of the assisted by Father Mark Mason, features of the pastor of Sacred Heart Church. new memory care The 16-unit memory care center center to Arch- was added to Saint Katharine’s bishop Coakley. Assisted Living Center, a 59- At left, 5-year-old Alester Wall person retirement home that was prepares to opened in 2007 by Sacred Heart sample one of the Catholic Church in partnership “cottage cookies” with the Archdiocese of Oklahoma at the blessing City. ceremony. (Photos Anderson-House served as by Ray Dyer) general contractor for the project, Brenda Miller serves as To see a video of the blessing while the $2.9 million addition was executive director for Saint and dedication ceremony, visit designed by ADG of Oklahoma City. Katharine’s. www.soonercatholic.org. ‘Rock It Old School’ theme for Irish dinner, auction

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School one by one cards were discarded. The lucky recently celebrated its 27th annual dinner and winner was Bishop McGuinness alum parent auction. Mark Lester. In Heads or Tails, sponsored by The “Rockin’ It Old School” vintage rock-and- the Bishop McGuinness Alumni Association, roll-themed event was held at the National participants purchased a $10 string of beads Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. More for a chance to win $500. As guests touched than 450 guests were in attendance. their hands to their head or tail and a flip of Guests viewed more than 400 auction items the coin, the last person standing was Julie at four separate silent auctions as well as big Goodnight. board displays, fixed price events, Sweet The highlight of the evening was the raffle Shoppe and dutch auction items. drawing for $10,000. The winner was Bishop The audience participation events “Lady McGuinness parent Billy Smallwood and wife, Luck” and “Heads or Tails” were once again Tammy. Selling the most raffle tickets were crowd favorites. In Lady Luck, guests purchase students Braden Roy and Cory Jones. Auction a card for $100 out of a deck of 52 cards, vying proceeds will support endowment growth and to win a trip to Las Vegas, staying at the luxu- capital improvements such as the new math Lady Luck winner — Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School rious Bellagio hotel. As card holders assembled and science addition, which opened this past Principal David Morton poses with Mark Lester, winner of the trip on the dance floor, numbers were drawn and fall. to Las Vegas. Archbishop Emeritus Beltran honored by Knights of Columbus with Excalibur Award for service

By Patrick B. McGuigan As young Eusebius grew up, his oldest sister For the Sooner Catholic “begged and begged to become a nun before she went to the convent.” Eventually, she became a OKLAHOMA CITY — Archbishop Emeritus nun. Sister Sponsa Beltran served a lifetime as an Eusebius J. Beltran was honored at the anniver- African missionary before retiring in the United sary awards dinner of the Chief Justice Kane States. She is now 88. Assembly, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. Archbishop Emeritus Beltran said he felt the With worldwide attention focused on a papal call to priestly life. Years later, he said he wrote a vacancy, it seemed appropriate that this year’s letter to his grandmother to tell her of his studies dinner fell on what is designated the Feast of the at St. Charles Seminary in his home state of Chair of Saint Peter. Pennsylvania. He invited her to his priestly Paul Weigl, a regional leader of the Knights, ordination. She was unable to come, and, yet, presented Archbishop Emeritus Beltran the “Because of her prayers, she had five grandsons Excalibur Award for his service to the Catholic who became priests, serving in the United States, Church and to Oklahoma. Argentina and Spain.” In an introspective address, Archbishop Beltran The Archbishop Emeritus encouraged atten- said, “I have had a happy life. I have felt blessed, dees, especially young people, to learn what God always feeling close to God, thanks to my intends for their lives. He observed, “Every person parents.” has a vocation. Each one of you is called to a The Archbishop Emeritus told the Knights, definite life, to a calling from God. Discover the their families and guests, including Air Force Gen. Eusebius J. Beltran, Archbishop Emeritus of Oklahoma plan God has for you. If you find it, follow it. I Rita Aragon, that his father was born in Spain, City, was named winner of the “Excalibur Award” at this year’s anniversary dinner of the Fourth Degree know He called me to be a priest 53 years ago.” while his mother was of Polish descent. Knights of Columbus, Chief Justice Kane Assembly. Addressing fellow members of the Knights, The Archbishop said his father had felt family (Photo by Patrick B. McGuigan) pressure to become a priest. “Grandmother had Archbishop Emeritus Beltran said, “The Knights wanted my father to be a priest,” but his father, as purpose. He was in and out of seminaries, but he have interrelated with my vocation throughout a young man, did not believe that was his life’s did not want to be a priest.” my life.” 10 March 10, 2013 Sooner Catholic Office of Communications staff to spearhead media relations and social media outreach A Q-and-A with Director of Communications for others every single day - just check out his calendar (Page 2)! This Tina Korbe Dzurisin job provides me with an opportunity to do the same -- and I will certainly By Sooner Catholic Staff and Arkansas. I graduated from the University of Arkansas and started do my best. In February 2013, Archbishop my career in Washington, D.C. I Paul Coakley created the Office of come to the Archdiocese with a back- SC: How have communications Communications to enhance the ground in public policy research and efforts changed since the Archdiocese many extant communications chan- analysis, grassroots coalition-build- of Oklahoma City was first estab- nels of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma ing and media relations, professional lished in 1905? City, by, among other things, coordi- blogging and investigative journal- TD: We've seen so many incredible nating media relations for the ism. Previously, I've worked at public technological inventions -- from the Archdiocese and spearheading policy think tanks at both the telephone to the television to the Archdiocesan social media efforts. national and state level, as well as Internet to smart phones to social This month, we caught up with at a national news commentary web- media -- that have increased the Director of Communications Tina site. pace and volume of communications. Korbe Dzurisin to find out how it's Professional communications is no going so far. longer a one-way affair; it's a dia- SC: What are your goals for the logue. Publishing a statement or Office of Communications? SC: How do you pronounce your broadcasting a message is just the last name? TD: At both the parish and first step in a long process that TD: That's the first question Archdiocesan level, priests, religious includes seeking feedback and incor- Tina Korbe Dzurisin everyone asks me! It's pronounced and lay Catholics provide a wide porating that feedback into future "Zur-ISH-in." My maiden name was variety of programs and resources efforts. Professional communications SC: What will stay the same? Korbe (pronounced KOR-bee), and I that invite anyone and everyone to a today is also very much a 24/7 affair. TD: The Gospel truth is the thought that was hard. renewed encounter with Christ. My Archbishop Coakley is a perfect Gospel truth is the Gospel truth -- goal is to reduce the chances that example of the way the field has and the Church will never stop SC: What is your role as the someone will miss out on a Church- changed. Not only does he personally teaching it. Furthermore, evangelical Director of Communications? related opportunity simply because visit the many parishes of the Catholics will continue to share the TD: Like every office at the he or she didn't know about it -- and Archdiocese, write letters and record good news in at least one way they Catholic Pastoral Center, the Office to increase the chances that audio messages, as previous arch- always have -- by personally inviting of Communications exists to support Oklahomans of all stripes will come bishops have done, but he also com- the teaching, sanctifying and govern- to know and love the Lord! municates via email, Facebook and friends, family and other acquain- ing ministry of the archbishop in Twitter -- all of which he can check tances to come to know Christ and whatever way we can and in whatev- SC: What are your impressions of on his iPhone. His Church. As Archbishop Coakley er way he needs. the job so far? writes in this edition's "Put Out into the Deep" column (Page 2), "Social More specifically, the Office of TD: My very first day was the day SC: What are your predictions for media is certainly a valuable tool, Communications exists to ensure Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI the future of communications -- par- but it cannot replace personal pres- that the community at large and the announced his plans to resign. My ticularly within the Church? ence and witness." Catholic faithful in particular second week on the job, a helicopter TD: Writer Maria Scaperlanda receive the information they need to crashed between Saint Ann's has a great piece on the Our Sunday understand and participate fully in Nursing Home and Saint Ann's Visitor website called, "In praise of SC: How can members of the the life of the Church in the Retirement Center, both owned and the pope who tweeted." In it, she Archdiocese connect with the Office Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. operated by the Archdiocese. The writes: "Pope Benedict's eight-year- of Communications? Practically, that means I work first event came as a powerful reign may be deemed the blink of an TD: Please check the closely with reporters to garner reminder that, while I work for the eye in the Church's existence. But he Archdiocesan website regularly; we earned media coverage of Church in a particular location, the bequeaths the next pope a number of update it daily Monday through Archdiocesan news, as well as with Church is, indeed, universal. The impressive digital initiatives, not the Friday. That address is Archbishop Coakley and the staff at second event came as an equally least of which are 2.5 million Twitter http://archokc.org. If you're on the Catholic Pastoral Center to con- powerful reminder that life is short. followers. All this, from an 85-year- Facebook, please "Like" the official vey important information and ideas John Paul II once said, "Life has old pontiff who was born the year page of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma through our many distribution chan- meaning to the extent that it that the first transatlantic telephone City. If you're on Twitter, follow us nels. becomes a free gift for others." Three call was made via radio from New @ArchOKC -- and follow Archbishop of the staff members at Saint Ann's York City to London." It's safe to say Coakley @ArchbishopOKC. We also SC: Tell us a little bit about your Nursing Home made their lives a the Church has acknowledged that just created a brand new tips line for background. gift for others when they risked per- social media is a powerful vehicle for the Sooner Catholic. Send us your TD: I call myself a "Kan-Okie- sonal injury to rescue helicopter the truth and will continue to use feedback about this issue of the saw" because I was born in Kansas, crew member Billy Wynne (Page 3). websites like Facebook and Twitter paper and/or story ideas for future but grew up primarily in Oklahoma The archbishop makes his life a gift as instruments of evangelization. issues by emailing [email protected]. Edmond scouts earn Eagle rank EDMOND — Two scouts earned the rank of numerous leadership positions in the troop. Eagle and are members of Troop 331 at St. Wilbert is a freshman at Edmond North High Monica Catholic Church. John Shelden and School. He is the son of Paula and Wilbert Wilbert Hundl III were honored with the high- Hundl II. Wil earned the highest rank in est Scout ranking last year. Scouting in less than three and a half years. Wil John, 17, is a junior at Edmond North High is an active member of St. Monica Parish, par- School. His parents are Susan Bennett and ticipating in the youth group and Confirmation David Shelden. He has been a member of Unit classes. Wil's Eagle service project was revital- 331 at St. Monica's since joining Cub Scouts as izing a courtyard at Sunset Elementary School a Tiger Cub. John's Eagle project involved in Edmond. This project will allow for safe and redesigning a section of the multi-use trail at comfortable outdoor learning opportunities for Lake Arcadia. The section of trail that was students at the school. eroded has been moved and has a drainage sys- Wil is a member of Order of the Arrow. He has tem that will ensure erosion control in the earned 22 merit badges to date. In addition to future. holding the position of Senior Patrol Leader, Wil John is a member of Order of the Arrow. He has served many positions of leadership within has earned 27 merit badges and served in the troop. Sooner Catholic March 10, 2013 11 Powers returns to head Safe Environment office By Ray Dyer Environment coordinator. It was there when The Sooner Catholic I retired in June and it was still there when I came back from New Mexico," Sister Kay OKLAHOMA CITY — If for some reason you didn't get the chance to attend said. She said she spoke with Archbishop the retirement party held for Sister Catherine Powers, CND, last June 29, no Coakley and Tish Eason, Archdiocesan worries. Eventually there should be another one coming around. Chancellor, about the position and it was On Feb. 1, Sister Kay, as she is affectionately known, came out of retirement decided she would assume the role. to become the Safe Environment coordinator for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma "It's a bit ironic since I helped create the City. Her retirement lasted exactly seven months. position," Sister Kay said. Sister Kay served as Superintendent of Catholic Education for the The Office of Safe Environment is charged Archdiocese for 17 years. Her ministry in education began in 1961 at the age with educating adults about the Church's pri- of 19. ority of keeping children safe. It's a national Archbishop Paul S. Coakley tabbed Dr. Cris Carter, who served as assistant ministry that was created by the U.S. superintendent with Sister Kay, as the new education leader for the Conference of Catholic Bishops following the Archdiocese. At the time Sister Kay said she planned to enjoy some traveling priest scandal. Former FBI agents audit the and was looking forward to a spiritual retreat in New Mexico. Safe Environment Offices in every diocese "I was in Albuquerque for six weeks at a retreat for Religious in transition," and archdiocese and Oklahoma City has con- Sister Catherine Powers, CND Sister Kay said. She said nine nuns as well as a Jesuit priest took part in the sistently scored high in each audit. retreat. Sister Kay will be hosting a Safe She returned to Oklahoma in time to make it to Norman where she watched Environment Workshop in April for those working in parish ministries. her Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeat the Oklahoma Sooners. She also had In the meantime, she's getting acclimated to her new position, holding time to clean out her garage, but Sister Kay said she knew there was some- meetings and in the evenings giving Lenten talks at a number of parishes. thing she needed to be doing for the Church. "The one nice thing is I won't have to go around and introduce myself to "I kept seeing the ad in the paper (Sooner Catholic) seeking a Safe everyone," Sister Kay said, a smile spreading across her face. Legislative update Bills to protect religious liberty advance at both state and national level By Sooner Catholic Staff with insurance that covers contracep- of many people. Forcing such people to cover contraceptives, sterilization In the first month of the 2013 regu- tion, including abortifacients, or face and businesses to face fines because and abortion-inducing drugs. The lar session of the Oklahoma legisla- steep fines. Sponsored by Oklahoma of their religious views infringes on Health Care Conscience Rights Act ture, House and Senate committees Speaker of the House T.W. Shannon their rights under the First would offer a full exemption from the have approved nearly 500 bills for (R-Lawton), H.B. 1918 would allow Amendment." U.S. Department of Health and consideration by the full House or businesses to subtract those fines At the national level, three Human Services mandate for individ- Senate respectively. Among them is from taxable state income. Republican members of the House of uals and health care entities that House Bill 1918, a bill that aims to "Freedom of religion is one of the Representatives March 5 introduced a refuse to provide, pay for, or refer protect the religious liberty of employ- core values this country was founded bill to protect conscience rights for patients to abortion providers because ers. The federal Patient Protection on," Shannon said in a Feb. 25 news both workers in the health care indus- of their religious beliefs, according to and Affordable Care Act requires release. "Abortion procedures go try and for employers in light of the a report from the Catholic News employers to provide their employees against the moral and religious views federal mandate requiring employers Service. SGU to Rebless Benedictine Hall St. Gregory's University in Shawnee, Okla., will host a brief ceremony Monday, March 11, at 10 a.m. to officially commemorate the start of the Benedictine Hall Centennial Restoration Project. Benedictine Hall, the historic heart of St. Gregory's, was completed in 1915 and damaged during the earthquake that shook central Oklahoma on Nov. 11, 2011, resulting in the loss of the structure's iconic towers. Long seen as the symbol of St. Gregory's, the restoration of Benedictine Hall will launch a larger campaign to reinvigorate the entire campus. The ceremony to bless the Benedictine Hall Centennial Restoration Project will take place in front of Benedictine Hall and will include remarks from St. Gregory's President Greg Main and a blessing by Abbot Lawrence of St. Gregory's Abbey. For additional information, please contact St. Gregory's Director of Communications, Breanne Hill, at [email protected] or (405) 878-5102, or Communications Specialist Michael Mahaffey at mmahaffey@stgrego- rys.edu or (405) 878-5171. 12 March 10, 2013 Sooner Catholic

Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 "Apacienta mis ovejas" Hemos entrado en un período importante entre pontificados conocido A partir de la raíz del Concilio Vaticano como Sede Vacante o Interregno. Al momento que escribo esta columna, los con el Papa Pablo VI, pero especialmente cardenales se están reuniendo en Roma en preparación para el próximo durante los pontificados de Beato Juan Cónclave en el que elegirán al próximo sucesor de Pedro y Vicario de Pablo II y Benedicto XVI, el Papa ha ido más Cristo. allá de los muros del Vaticano para encarnar Los Cardenales ya están participando en una importante serie de su deber como pastor principal de la Iglesia reuniones en las que, de manera formal e informal, están llegando a cono- Universal en una nueva manera. El Papa es cerse unos a otros y a aprender sobre los desafíos y oportunidades que está el evangelista principal de la Iglesia. El enfrentando la Iglesia en varias partes del mundo. Estas reuniones conti- Beato Juan Pablo II fue un peregrino global, nuarán hasta que el Cónclave comience. En ese momento, sólo los no porque le encantaba viajar, sino porque el Cardenales electores, aquellos que tienen menos de 80 años, serán ministerio Petrino del siglo XXI lo exige. Los Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley secuestrados para que en ambiente de oración comiencen el trabajo de ele- medios sociales son sin duda una herramien- gir al próximo Papa, bajo la guía del Espíritu Santo. Estos son días de ta valiosa, pero no pueden sustituir la presencia personal y el testimonio. grandes consecuencias para la Iglesia católica y para la humanidad. Más personas vieron y oyeron al Beato Juan Pablo II durante sus viajes Nuestra tarea es orar y ayunar por los cardenales electores y por aquel a apostólicos a través de todo el mundo de lo que jamás se había visto a quien elijan, y que ya es conocido por el Señor. ningún otro ser humano. Bajo el resplandor de una intensa atención de los medios de comuni- El tiempo dirá lo que el rico legado del Papa Emérito Benedicto XVI cación y el continuo análisis de todas partes del mundo una gran cantidad pueda ser, pero una cosa ya es clara. A través de su predicación, enseñanza de energía se está gastando especulando sobre quién será el próximo Papa. y escritos centró nuestra atención en Jesucristo. Nos recordó que lo ¿Qué es lo que la Iglesia necesita? ¿Será un hombre joven, estableciendo la primero es la amistad con Jesús y el estar en comunión con Él y a través probabilidad de un largo pontificado? ¿Será un italiano o los cardenales, de Su Iglesia. El camino esencial para los católicos es el camino del disci- por primera vez en la historia de casi 2000 años de la Iglesia Católica, pulado. Es a partir de esta íntima comunión con Jesús en el Espíritu miraran más allá de Europa? Algunos dicen que lo que se necesita es un Santo, que la Nueva Evangelización nace. Estamos llamados a ser discípu- Papa que pueda gestionar y reformar la enorme burocracia de la Curia los misioneros. En nuestros días somos testigos del redescubrimiento de la Romana. El enfoque de otros es el asegurar que las finanzas del Vaticano Iglesia Católica de su misión evangélica por el bien del mundo. estén en buen estado. Sin duda, el próximo Papa tendrá que seguir hacien- El próximo Papa será muy probable que continúe dirigiendo a la Iglesia do frente a las consecuencias de la crisis del terrible abuso sexual por el a lo largo de la ruta que el Espíritu Santo ha trazado para nosotros clero que comenzó a conmover a la Iglesia en el 2002. durante los sucesos decisivos del Concilio Vaticano II y estos últimos y Una cosa es cierta, no se puede dar marcha atrás. El papado del tercer notables pontificados. No debemos esperar una ruptura con el pasado, sino milenio tiene que mantener su recientemente recuperado enfoque más bien una continuidad llena de gracia que tiene su origen en el manda- evangélico. Habilidades gerenciales y organizativas, por más importantes to del Evangelio que Cristo le dio a Pedro por el bien de la Iglesia: que sean, no son suficiente. "Apacienta mis ovejas" (Jn 21:17). Las reuniones de cardenales empiezan con charlas administrativas Por Cindy Wooden que le sobrevenga la muerte. Es posi- Catholic News Service ble servir durante un cierto número de años; y, después, retirarse. ¿Por qué CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Se fijó no?" el calendario para que los cardenales El cardenal Maradiaga dijo que es empezaran sus reuniones en el posible que sus hermanos electores Vaticano el 4 de marzo; y mientras que decidieran escoger a alguien fuera de los observadores tienen su atención Europa para que sea el próximo papa, fija en quién será el próximo papa, los "pero no se trata de la nacionalidad o cardenales tienen que atender a char- del lugar en donde uno haya nacido; se las de tipo administrativo. trata de los principales problemas de El cardenal hondureño Óscar la iglesia y de la persona que pueda Rodríguez Maradiaga de Tegucigalpa afrontarlos, sin importar el lugar de dijo que las reuniones generales nacimiento". empiezan con la ventilación del asunto "Pero, por supuesto, la iglesia crece de cómo dirigir la iglesia durante este en el continente americano. Tenemos periodo extraordinario en el que no Un Guardia Suiza saluda como EE.UU. Cardenales llegan a la reunión primera con- la cifra mayoritaria de católicos en el hay papa activo. gregación general en el Aula del Sínodo en el Vatic un 4 de marzo. (CNS photo/Paul mundo, que es un factor muy intere- Dejando por un lado el hecho de que Haring) sante para tenerlo en cuenta", dijo. los cardenales no tienen que planear ni "Asia representa un gran desafío y el cutir los principales problemas a los problemas y tratar de ayudar a la igle- fijar un presupuesto para funeral y horizonte abierto pues tiene más de un que se enfrenta la iglesia. sia". entierro, asunto que en las anteriores tercio de la población total del mundo y reuniones se tuvo que estudiar, En 2005, dijo, sostuvieron amplias Tan pronto como el papa Benedicto el menor número de católicos; así que, después de la muerte de un papa, discusiones, para después reunirse en anunció su renuncia, dijo el cardenal, bajo el aspecto misionero, será impor- existe todavía la "sede vacante" que pequeños grupos, de acuerdo con su todas las Misas celebradas en la tante. África florece en esperanzas y en exige un presupuesto y autorización continente geográfico de origen, "para arquidiócesis de Tegucigalpa se inicia- número de católicos". formal de timbres y monedas de sede poder definir mejor los problemas ron con una oración especial por la Todos esos asuntos regionales vacante. específicos" particulares de cada elección de un nuevo papa. pertenecen al ministerio universal a En la asamblea general, los carde- región. "Creo que haremos lo mismo" Una vez iniciado el cónclave, dijo, los que se tendrá que avocar el próxi- nales fijarán la fecha para el inicio del en esta ocasión, dijo el cardenal. "habrá muchos nombres" que aparez- mo papa, dijo. cónclave. Cuando se le preguntó si existen can en las primeras planillas de voto; La iglesia es una institución trascen- Los cardenales también empiezan a reuniones secretas en cuartos privados "pero conforme pase el tiempo, tratare- dental, divina y espiritual hecha de examinar juntos, y a profundidad, las y restoranes, antes del cónclave, dijo: mos de enfocarnos, especialmente, en seres humanos y vidas en el mundo, reglas a seguir en el cónclave y la ele- "Esas son simplemente historias que los problemas principales de la iglesia dijo; lo que quiere decir que "el princi- cción de un nuevo papa, le dijo el car- se cuentan. Nunca tuve ninguna clase y en quién pueda ser la persona que se pal problema de la iglesia es cómo denal Rodríguez Maradiaga al de reuniones de ese tipo durante el avoque mejor a esos obstáculos". anunciar el mensaje de Dios", especial- Catholic News Service, el 1º de marzo. pasado cónclave. Es cosa muy diferente El cardenal Rodríguez Maradiaga, mente en culturas modernas que Los cardenales extienden una elegir a un papa que votar por un can- de 70 años de edad, dijo que era nece- tratan de excluir o negar la existencia invitación a expertos en Derecho didato de un partido (político). sario que los cardenales consideraran de Dios. canónico para que se les unan y les den Nosotros, en lugar de pensar en can- la edad biológica de los candidatos; Todos los otros problemas a los que consejo sobre varios puntos que no didatos, pensamos en los problemas pero eso no quiere decir que será la se enfrenta la iglesia y la humanidad estén claros o sean disputables. principales y obstáculos, y después edad el factor determinante "pues se derivan de este problema, dijo. Y solamente después de que atien- tratamos de reflexionar, en medio de la sabiendo ahora que hay precedencia de Cuando la gente niega la existencia de dan las cuestiones prácticas adminis- oración, quién sería la persona mejor renuncia, como resultado tenemos que Dios, "¿cómo puede uno predicar prin- trativas, dijo, será que empiecen a dis- calificada para enfrentarse a esos el próximo papa no se verá atado hasta cipios éticos?" Sooner Catholic March 10, 2013 13 Tres: Es un Número Mágico By Por el Padre Shane Tharp los acordes musi- del Antiguo nuestra naturaleza caída nos dirigió Para el Sooner Catholic cales, estados de la Testamento. Los a adorar lo creado, en lugar de al Nota del autor: Mis disculpas por materia, la Libros Creador mismo. Es en Jesucristo, que mi ausencia en estas páginas durante sociedad se basa en Sapienciales, en el significado de toda la creación un par de semanas. Quiero dar las el número "3". Es particular, apenas entra en un enfoque agudo. Como el gracias al Sr. Moreno por relevarme. como si la realidad pueden resistirse a nuevo Adán, Cristo restaura lo que el La redacción de esta edición viene del apunta a lo que es meditar sobre las pecado de Adán rompió. Este nuevo Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, pá- a la vez distinto preguntas esen- Adán pone a la creación de nuevo en rrafos 185-267. (puedes identificar ciales sobre la su curso. Él consagra las cosas de la los componentes) e creación. El libro creación - pan, vino, agua, día, noche, La televisión del sábado por la inseparable de la Sabiduría tes- vida, muerte - para que estas cosas mañana me hizo el hombre que soy (pierdes un compo- tifica como todo proclamen que Dios no ha abandona- hoy. Gracias a Schoolhouse Rock (una nente y todo se depende de Dios do a su creación. serie de caricaturas educativas que desmorona). para su existencia, en las canciones actuales ilustran Para la mente que Dios no creó el RICA nos provee a todos nosotros diversos temas), puedo explicar cómo cristiana, la gloria mal, y que si Dios con un momento de reflexión. Cuando un proyecto se convierte en ley y de Dios llena el mundo. Todo da pis- no quería que algo fuera, no lo sería. les pregunto a los participantes, ¿cuál cómo funcionan las conjunciones. tas a la gran verdad de que Dios es, La Creación fascina a los autores del es el misterio central de la Fe Cuando el calendario de la Iglesia que Dios ama a todo lo que él ha Antiguo Testamento, porque la Cristiana? la respuesta usual es recurre a la fiesta de la Santísima hecho, y que Dios busca a una ver- creación es tan buena y tan limitada. Jesús. Aunque nosotros mismos nos Trinidad, un episodio en particular de dadera comunión con la creación. La experiencia del pecado, del sufri- llamamos Cristianos, el misterio cen- Schoolhouse Rock viene a la mente. Estamos bien familiarizados con el miento y la muerte impulsa el deseo tral de la Fe no es Jesús, es la A través de los tonos graves de gui- doble relato del Génesis sobre el de conocer a Dios, un deseo de vivir Santísima Trinidad. Ese es el gran tarra con melodías de la época de los orden y el propósito de la Creación. de una manera amorosa con Él, un misterio de nuestra Fe. Que nuestro 70, una voz canta: "Un hombre y una Ahora está de moda pensar en ellos deseo irresoluto dentro de sus pági- único Dios son tres personas divinas: mujer tienen un pequeño bebé / sí, sí como dos relatos en competencia nas. Padre, Hijo y Espíritu Santo, viviendo / son tres en su familia / Es un sobre la Creación. Ellos armonizan San Pablo, en su carta a los en indisoluble comunión el uno con el número mágico." Tres Realmente es entre sí, suplementando lo que el otro Romanos, encuentra la resolución: La otro. El hombre hecho a su imagen y un número mágico. Triángulos, tien- no trata. El significado y el propósito Creación nos estaba dirigiendo hacia semejanza, a través de la gracia sal- das de campaña, estructura de la de la creación fascinan a los autores el conocimiento del Creador, pero vadora, puede también vivir de esa oración, los valores trascendentales, manera. Cortas Enseñanzas de Apologética Católica Vocabulario Católico En este número, entraremos a mirar si es ver- que no ensena la Biblia. Dios Para Esto Días dad eso, que los católicos adoramos IMAGENES. jamás prohíbe las imágenes, lo Los hermanos no católicos, nos acusan sin miseri- que prohíbe es que la imagen cordia y con desacierto, tamaña falsedad. sea tenida como "dios" y se La mentalidad protestante, especialmente los postren ante ella. Expliquemos, grupos que no tienen más de cien años, son los si Dios hubiera prohibido las más incisivos en esta acusación, del todo errónea, imágenes, no hubiera mandado y porque no decirlo, descabellada. Muchos grupos hacer a Moisés dos querubines proselitistas protestantes, enseñan y explican (imágenes de lo que hay arriba Por Padre cosas que la Iglesia jamás explica y enseña den- en cielo) para ponerlas en las Raúl Sánchez tro de su doctrina magisterial. Eso hace que extremidades de la cubierta del posean prejuicios y nos mal interpreten. arca. (Éxodo 25,18-20); y tampoco hubiera man- Aclaremos a ver si es verdad, que nosotros dado a Moisés hacer una imagen de serpiente somos unos idolatras. (imagen de lo que hay abajo en la tierra) para En principio y de entrada, decimos clara y ponerla en un palo (Números 21,8-9). No, Dios no rotundamente, los católicos NO adoramos imá- tiene problemas con las imágenes, pues las genes. Los católicos solo adoramos a Dios Nuestro manda hacer. Otros ejemplos están en segunda de Señor. Solo a Él rendimos honor y gloria por los Crónicas 3,10; segunda de Crónicas 3,5; segunda siglos de los siglos. de Crónicas 3,7 etc. El escudo del Estado de la Ciudad del Vaticano Entonces, ¿por qué las imágenes en los templos, Ahora se debe aclarar que es una imagen y que durante la Sede Vacante. El escudo está com- capillas, casas etc.? Las imágenes, las pinturas es un ídolo dentro del contexto cultual religioso. puesto por las dos llaves cruzadas, una de oro y la religiosas, son solo representaciones de lo sagra- La imagen es una representación de una realidad otra de plata, (conocidas como las llaves del Reino do. El hombre a través de la historia, en su expre- que nos evoca y nos remite a Dios, al cielo, a los de los Cielos; el conjunto está surmontado por un sión artística ha usado la pintura, las figuras; las santos, a la virgen. No son dioses; no los ado- ombrellino, un toldo o sombrilla en franjas alter- esculturas; los dibujos. Todo esto para darse a ramos, si se caen y se rompen seguimos teniendo nas de rojo y amarillo, que representa también la entender, para comunicar algo. Es bueno recordar, fe en el Dios invisible y trascendente, nuestro Sede Vacante (es decir, un interregno papal). que la Biblia, ya como tal, con la totalidad de los Padre de los cielos. Un ídolo es una imagen, figu- Sede Vacante, o Interregno, es el período de libros, solo apareció en el siglo IV. Entonces la ra, estatua, escultura, pintura que es adorada, y tiempo después de la muerte o renuncia válida de palabra de Dios se comunicaba de manera oral y es tenida como "dios". El católico por muchas imá- un Papa y antes de la elección del siguiente Papa se utilizo el arte para hacer más sensible y comu- genes que posea; santos, vírgenes, cruces etc., no por Cardenales autorizados reunidos en nicar mejor las cosas de Dios. Por eso se dice que son más que representaciones de una realidad Cónclave, el cual está previsto para marzo de las imágenes y las pinturas religiosas es la Biblia religiosa, que acogemos con cariño, respeto y ve- 2013. Sede Vacante es una expresión que nos de los pobres. Las Biblias eran muy caras y muy neración, pero nada más. llega del latín y significa que el sitio, refiriéndose pocas, pues no existía la imprenta, solo fue hasta Los grupos proselitistas protestantes, son en su a la cátedra o silla del Papa, está vacío. el siglo XV que por la invención de esta máquina supina ignorancia y arrogancia doctrinal grandes El Cónclave es la reunión que celebra el Colegio se hicieron más populares y mas asequibles. Pero artífices de engaños. Su enseñanza es torpe, cardenalicio de la Iglesia católica romana para en el principio se evangelizaba de manera verbal corta, inadecuada, engañosa y pertinazmente elegir a un nuevo obispo de Roma, cargo que lleva y con las imágenes. Las imágenes para el católico errónea. aparejados el de papa (Sumo Pontífice y Pastor no son dioses, son un recurso para evangelizar, El católico venera sus imágenes por lo que re- Supremo de la Iglesia católica) y el de jefe de para orar, no para adorar. presentan y adora a Dios por lo que es. Estado de la Ciudad del Vaticano. El término El culto de nuestra fe no se dirige a las imá- El Padre Raúl Sánchez, original de Bogotá, Cónclave procede del latín "cum clavis" ("bajo genes en sí mismas, sino como canales y solo bajo Colombia incardinado a esta Arquidiócesis de llave"), por las condiciones de reclusión y máximo ese aspecto las entendemos que nos conducen a Oklahoma City es Pastor Asociado en la aislamiento del mundo exterior en que debe Dios. Parroquia San Pedro Apóstol en Guymon, desarrollarse la elección, con el fin de evitar Oklahoma. El Padre Sánchez es abogado en Los hermanos protestantes afirman que la intromisiones de cualquier tipo. Derecho y Ciencias Políticas de la Universidad la Biblia prohíbe las imágenes, basados en el texto La Capilla Sixtina es el lugar donde se celebra Gran Colombia, de su país. Y es Licenciado en de Éxodo 20,4. Pero como es sabido ya por el Cónclave. Sus frescos son obra de Miguel Ángel Teología del Seminario Mayor de Tegucigalpa, nosotros, estos hermanos manipulan los textos, no y está considerada una de las máximas cumbres Honduras. solo cambiando su sentido, sino ensenando cosas del arte mundial. 14 March 10, 2013 Sooner Catholic Three: It’s a magic number By Father Shane Tharp that which is both distinct Books, in particular, scarce- than the Creator himself. It’s in This issue’s essay comes from the (you can identify the com- ly can resist meditating on Jesus Christ that the meaning of all Catechism of the Catholic Church, ponents) and in- separa- essential questions creation comes into sharp focus. Paragraphs 185-267. ble (you lose a component about creation. As the new Adam, Christ restores Saturday morning television made and the whole thing falls The book of Wisdom testi- what Adam’s sin broke. This new me the man I am today. Thanks to apart). fies how everything depends Adam puts creation back on course. Schoolhouse Rock, I can explain how For the Christian mind, upon God for its existence, He consecrates the things of creation a bill becomes law and how conjunc- God’s glory fills the world. that God didn’t create evil, — bread, wine, water, day, night, life, tions function. When the Church’s Everything hints at the great truth and that, if God didn’t want some- death — so that these things pro- calendar turns to the Feast of the that God is, that God loves every- thing to be, it would not be. claim that God has not abandoned Holy Trinity, a particular spot from thing that he has made, and that Creation fascinates the Old his creation. Schoolhouse Rock comes to mind. God seeks after real communion Testament authors because creation RCIA provides us all with a Over the bass tones of ’70s funk with creation. We are well familiar is so good and so limited. moment of reflection. When I ask guitar, a voice sings, “A man and a with the dual accounts in Genesis The experience of sin, suffering participants, “What is the central woman have a little baby/yes, they concerning the order and the and death drives a desire to know mystery of the Christian Faith?” the did/they have three in their family/- purpose of Creation. It’s fashionable God, a desire to live in a loving usual response is Jesus. Although we it’s a magic number.” to think of them as two competing way with Him, a desire unresolved call ourselves Christians, the central Three really is a magic number. accounts of Creation. within its pages. mystery of Faith is not Jesus; it’s the Triangles, tents, sentence structure, They harmonize with each other, St. Paul, in his letter to the Holy Trinity. That’s the great the transcendental values, musical supplementing what the other Romans, finds the resolution: mystery of our Faith. That our one chords, states of matter: Society doesn’t treat. The meaning and Creation was leading us to know the God is three divine persons: Father, rests upon the number “3.” purpose of creation fascinates the Creator, but our fallen nature led us Son and Holy Spirit, living in indis- It’s as though reality points at Old Testament authors. The Wisdom to worship the created thing, rather soluble communion with each other. Catholics speak out against Colo. civil unions bill DENVER (CNA/EWTN News) — Suthers, a Catholic and a Re- The legislation passed the House ships: the ability to create new Those who testified against a publican who testified against the Judiciary Committee by a vote of members of society through a Colorado civil unions bill last week bill in his capacity as a private 8-3. It now heads to the House committed sexual relationship,” included a Catholic man with same- citizen, was adopted through Finance Committee before a final Einheber told CNA March 5. sex attraction and a Colorado Catholic Charities as an infant. vote on the House floor. He said he generally felt civil attorney general who was adopted The bill S.B. 11 would create civil Catholic News Agency columnist unions proponents’ testimony through Catholic Charities. unions for two people of any sex Patrick Einheber, who writes on was “mostly emotional appeal and State attorney general John that would be legally equivalent to living as a chaste Catholic with centered on what they wanted from Suthers told the Colorado House marriage under state law. Unlike same-sex attraction, read to the society.” Judiciary Committee Feb. 28 that, if previous versions of the bill, the House committee his Jan. 28 “It ignored the fullness of what the bill passes in its current form, present version has dropped a reli- column, “Same-sex attraction and marriage provides back to society,” “Catholic Charities and some other gious freedom provision ensuring the specter of inequality.” he said, explaining that the debate religiously affiliated social service that child placement agencies were “I felt it was important to testify should focus on “why the govern- agencies will no longer be in the not required to place children with about the major thing that separates ment cares about marriage to begin adoption business in Colorado.” same-sex or unmarried couples. marriage from same-sex relation- with.”

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Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. at Oklahoma City. For more informa- tion, call Katherine Payne at (405) the Catholic Pastoral Center. This 10 Open House, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., 210-4826. St. Charles Borromeo Catholic workshop is for Safe Environment School, Oklahoma City. Facilitators, Principals, DRE's, and 17 The Secular Franciscan Youth Ministers. Pre-registration is Order of St. Francis Fraternity 10 Penance Service, 5 p.m., required by March 26. Contact Sr. meeting, 1:15 p.m. St. Anthony’s Epiphany parish, Oklahoma City. Hospital Chapel. For more informa- Catherine Powers at (405) 721-5651 tion, call Jim Disbrow at (405) 830- 10 Charismatic Healing Mass, ext 150. 8688. 5:30 p.m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Oklahoma City. For 17-25 Monthly Novena to The more information, call the church Holy Innocents Chapel will hold 13 Catholic War Veterans USA Infant Jesus. Nine days of prayer office at (405) 685-4806. these vigils for every state execution. The Oklahoma Memorial Post 168 to Infant Jesus of Prague. During meeting, 7 p.m., the Sunnylane these nine days, the novena prayers 10-12 Lenten Retreat: "The Call of 12 Open House, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 Family Reception Center, Del City. will be as follows: Monday to Friday Our Baptisms; The Call of Our p.m., Good Shepherd Catholic School For more information, call Ken at following noon Mass, Saturday Hearts" led by Father James A. for children with autism and related (405) 739-0036 or email following 6 p.m. Mass, and Sunday Goins, March 10, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., neurological disorders, Oklahoma [email protected]. following 11 a.m. Mass. March 11 and March 12, 7 p.m. to City. 8:30 p.m., The Cathedral of Our Lady 14 Penance Service, 6:30 p.m., Holy 18 Penance Service, 6:30 p.m., St. of Perpetual Help Connor Center. 12 Catholic War Veterans Family, Lawton. Ann Church, Elgin. Child care available upon request. meeting, 7 p.m., St. Ann Retirement For more information, call Faith Center community room. For more 16 The Lay Missionaries of 23-24 Beginning Experience Reilly at (405) 523-3057 or email information, call Father M. Price Charity, the Secular (Lay) Order Weekend, Catholic Pastoral Center, [email protected]. Oswalt at (405) 567-3404. of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Oklahoma City. This weekend meeting, 7:30 a.m., St. John the program addresses the natural 10-12 Lenten Mission with guest 12 Penance Service, 7 p.m., St. Baptist Catholic Parish Chapel, grief process and offers an Preacher Brendan Moss, OSB (Saint Francis of Assisi Church, Oklahoma Edmond. For information, call Toni opportunity, through God, for Meinrad), 7 p.m., St. Mark, Norman. City. Harrelson, lmc, at (405) 341-2199 or turning the pain of loss into an email [email protected]. experience of positive growth. 12 Execution Vigil, 5 p.m., Holy 13 Penance Service, 6:30 p.m. to 8 For registration information, Innocents Chapel, Oklahoma City. p.m., St. Monica parish, Edmond. 16 The community of the Secular call the Office of Family Life at The vigil will begin with Mass, then Order of the Blessed Virgin (405) 721-8944 or download the the Rosary. Participants will stay in 13 Penance Service, 6:30 p.m., St. Mary of Mt. Carmel and St. registration at archokc.org/office-of- prayer until after the execution. The Peter parish, Woodward. Teresa of Jesus - Oklahoma ministries/home. Job Box Summer Camp Staff [email protected] for a Bilingual Case Manager. This familiar with Roman-Catholic wor- Our Lady of Guadalupe Summer opportunity exists for a creative and ship practices, rites and music, have Camp has openings for this summer. Bilingual Receptionist energetic social service provider to at least three years experience and be Are you interested in making a Catholic Charities seeks a bilingual provide case management services in able to pass a background investiga- difference in the life of a child? receptionist (Spanish). Successful our Family HOPE program. Requires tion. Interested applicants should Download an application at candidate will possess the following: a degree in social work or a related obtain a Statement of Work from the http://archokc.org/youth-and-young- computer proficiency, including word field and the ability to establish and Chapel and submit a resume and bid adult-office/summer-camp/join-our- processing, database management, maintain relationships with local by COB March 27. Interviews, in staff. Deadline is March 15. and Excel; organizational skills and community service providers. which the applicant will demonstrate ability to multitask; excellent typing Preference will be given to bilingual proficiency in vocal and instrumental Refugee Job Developer skills; positive communication skills, clients (Spanish). Submit resumes to performance, will be conducted the Catholic Charities has an opening and the ability to relate to and profes- Human Resources, Catholic Charities, week of April 1. For more informa- for a creative and energetic social sionally interact with staff, volunteers 1501 N. Classen Boulevard, tion, call the Tinker AFB Chapel at service provider to work with employ- and the public. Send cover letter, Oklahoma City, OK, 73106 For more (405) 734-2111. ers to build relationships leading to resume and salary history to Human information, email nlargent@catholic- job placement for clients in the Resources, 1501 N. Classen Blvd, charitiesok.org. Cafeteria Help Needed Refugee Resettlement Program. OKC, 73106, or email Bishop McGuinness Cafeteria is Preference will be given to bilingual [email protected]. Summer Internship now taking applications for part-time clients (Burmese or Arabic). Submit Catholic Charities and the cafeteria help. If interested, please resumes to Human Resources, Part-Time Driver Catholic Campaign for Human contact Laura Scott by email Catholic Charities, 1501 N. Classen Catholic Charities has an opening Development (CCHD) to provide a [email protected] or call 842-6656 for Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK, for a part-time driver (25 hours per 10-week paid summer internship for an appointment. 73106. For more information, email week) to provide transportation for any U.S. Catholic who is interested in [email protected]. clients of the Refugee Resettlement community service and leadership Director of Pastoral Care Program. Position requires a valid development. Applicants must be Via Christi Village, Ponca City, OK. Refugee Case Manager Oklahoma Driver’s License and a open to the values of participation, The position is responsible for the Catholic Charites has an opening good driving record. The driver will option for the poor, and solidarity delivery of spiritual care, as part of for a creative and energetic social provide transportation to English lan- building, and show potential for con- care team, to residents, their loved service provider to provide case man- guage classes, employment and other tinued leadership. Internships are ones and, as appropriate, staff. agement services in our Refugee social-service-related activities. paid at a rate of $12.00 an hour and Responsible for coordinating pro- Resettlement program. Requires a Evening availability is required on include an expense-paid orientation grams and services to strengthen degree in social work or a related Tuesday and Thursday evenings from in Washington, DC, May 29 to May alignment of decisions and behaviors field and the ability to establish and 5 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Submit resumes to 31, 2013. Deadline for applications is of the organizations’ personnel with maintain relationships with local Human Resources, Catholic Charities, March 15. For more information, call VCH Mission and Core Values. community service providers. 1501 N. Classen Boulevard, Becky VanPool at (405) 523-3003 or Candidates must be knowledgeable Bilingual candidates with Burmese, Oklahoma City, OK, 73106. email and supportive of Catholic doctrine Arabic or Spanish language skills Application may also be made in [email protected]. and the Ethical and Religious preferred. Submit resumes to Human person. For more information, email Directives for Catholic Health Care Resources, Catholic Charities, 1501 [email protected]. Choir Director Services. Apply online at N. Classen Boulevard, Oklahoma Tinker Air Force Base Chapel is www.viachristi.org or in person at Via City, OK, 73106. For more Bilingual Case Manager seeking a Catholic Choir Director. Christi Village Ponca City, 1601 information, email Catholic Charities has an opening The successful applicant should be Academy Road, Ponca City, OK 74604. 16 March 10, 2013 Sooner Catholic

University of Oklahoma students were some of those who took part in the recent college retreat. (Photo Courtesy) Oklahoma Catholic university students take part in retreat OLOG — More than 140 college and Among the colleges represented were Nate McMullen, a freshman at STM, University introduced to the group the university students from around the state OU, OSU, TU, St. Gregory’s, South- helped lead prayer during a weekend concept of leading a Bible study, showing attended the 2013 Oklahoma Catholic western, Southeastern, Panhandle State, Bible study, and likewise said he that it was feasible and perhaps simpler College Student Conference. UCO, USAO, OSU-OKC, East Central, benefited from the weekend. McMullen than expected for college students to The weekend retreat was held at Mid America Christian University and said he appreciated the community-like create their own Bible studies with their Our Lady of Guadalupe Camp in early even a few from out of state. environment and the chance to meet peers. February. Students took an active role in the Catholic students from other communities Students like Lucy Fitzmorris, a student The students enjoyed the opportunity to weekend. and schools. at the University of Oklahoma and a meet and connect with other Catholic Amanda Ortiz, an intern with the St. In bringing together students from leader in St. Thomas More’s Campus college students from around Oklahoma. Thomas More Campus Ministry at OU, around the state, the weekend was Ministry, said she especially enjoyed the They spent the weekend learning about helped lead praise and worship during able to facilitate discussion and new weekend’s talks, which focused on topics documents of Vatican II in breakout the weekend. She said the weekend connections between Catholic college relevant to college students, including the sessions, listening to prominent speakers emotionally and spiritually prepared her students. Catechism and the evolution of Catholic like Bob Rice and Francis Beckwith, and for the rest of her school semester. The students learned about ways to doctrine. having a blast playing Catholic Trivia. Ortiz said she felt “better equipped to live out their Catholic faith as young Through the weekend, the students There were morning prayers, adoration strengthen her relationship with God adults and college students. were able to grow deeper in their and Mass celebrated by Archbishop Paul and the community” after her time at the FOCUS missionaries from the Catholic faith and answer the call of the Coakley and Bishop Edward Slattery. college conference. University of Oklahoma and Tulsa New Evangelization. Saint Ann health fair April 17

OKLAHOMA CITY — Saint Ann be served. Representatives from Saint Ann’s currently has a spring Retirement Center is hosting the various health-related organizations special for available one-bedroom annual “Health Fair and Open will be on hand to discuss health Independent Living apartments. House” on Wednesday, April 17. This issues and the services they provide. To reserve a table at the health special event will take place in the The event will feature drawings fair, call Richard, Martha or Tereasa Catholic Family Day at the Grand Theater from 10 a.m. to 3 for gifts donated by vendors. at (405) 721-0747. Saint Ann Ballpark p.m. Guests will be able to tour the Retirement Center is located at 7501 Sunday, April 28 at 2:05 p.m. Healthy snacks and beverages will facility. W. Britton Road. Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark Tickets are just $11 and include: Limited edition RedHawks cap and CORNERSTONE PlayBall! game program. Pre-game player autographs. Supporting Seminarian Education All kids 12 and under can run the bases immediately after the game. The Seminarian Burse Fund at the Catholic Foundation continues to ensure Note: St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton financial resources are available for seminarians of the Archdiocese. Last School Choir will be singing the year, contributions of $265,000 did not cover the expenses of over $885,000 national anthem. George Ragazzi will to support our seminarians during their graduate educational years. Income be throwing the first pitch. from the Fund helps to make up the difference. Your gift to any of the named Deadline to order, March 22 Burses or the general Seminarian Burse Fund at the Catholic Foundation will # of Tickets ______help to ensure we can educate an abundance of seminarians for our Archdiocese in the future. The Foundation’s mission is to continue to invest *$11/ticket = Total Amount in the future of our faith. It takes your planned gift to ensure that future. Total Amount Enclosed Please give serious consideration to include the Catholic Foundation when $______making your estate plans. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO For more information on Planned Giving, contact: The Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma, Inc. CATHOLIC YOUTH OFFICE P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 Mail orders to: (405)721-4115  www.cfook.org  [email protected] Catholic Youth & Young Adult Office Please Remember the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City in Your Estate Plans PO Box 32180 Oklahoma City, Okla. 73123