soonercatholic.org August 2, 2020 archokc.org Go Make Disciples Sooner Catholic Archbishop Coakley’s Letter to the receives national Faithful on temporary mask requirement Catholic media

awards Dear brothers and sisters in of whom have spent time in ed in loss of life. For that I am Christ, the hospital. This increase has incredibly grateful. To keep our prompted civic leaders and health parishioners and our priests safe, The Sooner Catholic received Since early June, the number of authorities to seek further pro- we must continue to be vigilant in two awards from the Catholic cases of COVID-19 in tections to slow the spread of the our efforts to slow the spread of Press Association during the 2020 have increased rapidly, affecting virus as we head into summer. COVID-19 in our parish Catholic Media Conference held many of our family members, Thankfully, most of our cases virtually July 2. friends and several priests, some have not been severe or result- continued on page 5 In the Best Front Page – Broad- sheet category, the Sooner Cath- olic won Honorable Mention for the Jan. 27, 2019, front page designed by Managing Editor Dana Attocknie. The page featured Catholic schools, families prepare Archbishop Coakley’s new pasto- ral letter, Rose Day and the legacy to re-open classrooms and retirement of Sr. Catherine Powers. In the Best Photograph – Gen- By Sally Linhart eral News Photo category, the The Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic won Honorable Mention for a photograph of a oon, students Fancy Shawl dancer by freelance will return to photographer Chris Porter. The classrooms in photograph was taken at the 2019 Catholic schools Honor across the Dance. ArchdioceseS of Oklahoma The Sooner Catholic, the official City. This year, the typi- newspaper for the Archdiocese cal back-to-school flutters of , has received of excitement have been multiple awards in recent years. replaced with anxiety for Because of its circulation, the some students and families. newspaper is in the same category Students and parents alike as the largest cities and Catholic are preparing to navigate newspapers in the country. Diane unfamiliar territory as some Clay serves as editor. struggle with adjusting to the new landscape. To read more, go online to soonercatholic.org. continued on page 16 Photo Avery Holt/Sooner Catholic.

Epiphany church unveils Bl. Stanley Rother reliquary

By Judy Hilovsky sionary priest. On Dec. 1, 2016, The Sooner Catholic he was recognized a for the faith by Francis. He is the A few days before the third feast first martyr from the day for Blessed Stanley Rother, and the first U.S.-born priest to be Epiphany of the Lord Catholic beatified. The Rite of Church in Oklahoma City unveiled was held on Sept. 23, 2017. a new reliquary to honor the mar- Blessed Stanley Rother spent tyr. more than a decade at the Okla- Blessed Stanley was murdered homa diocese’s mission in Atitlan, on July 28, 1981, in his rectory at Solola, , serving the A new custom designed reliquary at the native tribe of the Tz’utujil. Church of the Epiphany of the Lord in Saint Janes the Apostle Catholic Oklahoma City was designed for a Bl. Stan- Church in Santiago Atitlan, Guate- ley Rother relic. Photo Fr. Stephen Bird. mala, where he served as a mis- continued on page 8 2 August 2, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic August 2, 2020 3

Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more Bishop chairmen condemn acts of vandalism, news on the Jesus Christ conquers website destruction at Catholic sites

In recent weeks, we have seen a shocking increase Unquestionably, there By Sooner Catholic Staff WASHINGTON – Archbishop “In the last few weeks, we have uals crying out for help or agents Our nation finds itself in an in acts of vandalism against Catholic images, sanctu- are social, economic, Thomas Wenski of Miami, chair- witnessed, among other things, of hate seeking to intimidate, the extraordinary hour of cultural aries and holy places. Statues of such as Saint scientific, ethical and Additional coverage of man of the U.S. Conference of one church rammed with a car attacks are signs of a society in conflict. The path forward must be Junipero Serra, the Blessed Mother and even her di- political factors that Church and archdiocesan Catholic Bishops’ Committee on and set on fire as well as statues need of healing. through the compassion and un- vine Son, Jesus, have been tagged by graffiti, toppled must be weighed and news and events, only on Religious Liberty, and Archbishop of Jesus Christ and of the In those incidents where human derstanding practiced and taught from their settings and even beheaded. The burning accounted for as we ad- www.soonercatholic.org. Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, Mary defaced or even beheaded. actions are clear, the motives still by Jesus and his Holy Mother. Let of an historic mission church in California, like the dress these challenges. chairman of the USCCB’s Com- An historic mission church also are not. As we strain to under- us contemplate, rather than de- destructive fire at the Nantes cathedral in France, But, for people of faith, aTo send photos, event mittee on Domestic Justice and has been badly damaged by fire, stand the destruction of these holy stroy, images of these examples of Archbishop Paul S. Coakley raises the question whether this too, was a deliberate there is more. information or story ideas, Human Development, issued the and the cause is still under inves- symbols of selfless love and de- God’s love. Following the example act of arson. Our faith enables us e-mail [email protected]. following statement in response to tigation. votion, we pray for any who have of our Lord, we respond to confu- We are living through a time of cultural upheaval to see beyond appearances to deeper realities. There reports of increasing incidents of Whether those who committed caused it, and we remain vigilant sion with understanding and to church vandalism and fires: these acts were troubled individ- against more of it. hatred with love.” and crisis. Institutions, structures of authority and are spiritual influences that must be acknowledged. aRetreat in Daily Life, cultural memories are not only being questioned but There are spiritual resources that must be employed. Attaining a personal relation- denied and cast aside. Many people today view reality through the lens of ship with Jesus and finding Fueled by frustrations over historic and system- the “culture wars,” focusing on the hot-button issues God in all things are two of ic racism, the violent death of George Floyd at the and where we stand on those. But, our Catholic faith the many gifts possible from hands of white police officers and the deaths of other recognizes that there is a much more ancient and experiencing the Spiritual black men before him has given birth to the Black consequential war that is raging. It is the ancient Exercises of St. Ignatius. Lives Matter movement. The slogan, “Black Lives rebellion of the creature against the Creator. The Retreat in Daily Life is a Archdiocese’s Christian Leadership Development Matter” has reso- “I will not serve” seven-month program, led by nated with a broad is the arrogant a trained spiritual director offering college courses discontent within claim of Satan who and retreat facilitator. many sectors of chooses to rebel It involves daily prayer, our society. Ra- against God, even weekly group meetings and cial injustice must though he will individual spiritual direction. By Judy Hilovsky sity. This degree consists of 30 credit hours in , Altus; Saint Benedict Cath- be acknowledged forfeit his place in Call with questions or to The Sooner Catholic theological study and is designed for those with olic Church, Shawnee; Saint Mary Catholic before it can be heaven. “Better to register July 1 – Aug. 15: a previous degree. A second option is the Arch- Church, Ardmore; Saint Cath- addressed. The reign in hell than Nancy Vargas, (405) 760- diocesan Diploma, which is awarded for com- olic Church, Enid; and Holy Family Catholic slogan, however, serve in heaven,” 4640 or Danna Schweitzer, pletion of 30 credit hours in theological studies Church, Lawton. In addition, students with the has come to mean Satan asserts in he Archdiocese of Oklahoma City has (405) 263-4472. and is designed for equipment and ability to video much more than John Milton’s epic numerous opportunities for its pa- rishioners and staff to explore their those without a previ- conference from home may do what it so obvi- poem, “Paradise so. With the continuing threat ously states: that Lost.” faith and expand their insight into ous degree. REGISTER of COVID-19, the courses may black lives do in- Saint Ignatius Catholicism.T Classes are available for anyone Tuition for most be fully online in the fall. deed matter. But, Loyola calls Satan looking to obtain college credits in addition to courses is $500 per Registration open for fall courses Registration is open for the some of the “fellow the “enemy of our seeking a more in-depth understanding of their class for three college Classes start Aug. 24 fall evening courses. This se- travelers” associat- human nature.” Catholic faith. credit hours. Auditing archokc.org/degree-program Since 1983, the archdiocese has offered mester’s courses are Exploring ed with the move- Our Catholic faith for personal enrichment (405) 721-4208 Archbishop Coakley leads a Eucharistic Procession on June 13 at Cor- courses leading to theological degrees for dea- the Bible, which is a survey ment and organi- doesn’t shrink from is $95 per course. Con- zation advocate for pus Christi Catholic Church in Oklahoma City. A and Eucharistic acknowledging that con candidates and lay leaders. However, since of God’s revelation in Sacred @archokc tinuing Education positions that are Procession were held to promote life and to pray for an end to racism. there is this cos- 2018, the archdiocese has further expanded Scripture and how the Church Photo Diane Clay/Sooner Catholic. program graduates, sharply opposed to mic supernatural the ability to provide college-level classes for interprets it, and Christology, which does not provide college credit, is $80 our Catholic faith. struggle between Archdiocese of anyone interested. which explores the reality of the Incarnation Unfortunately, peaceful protests following the death good and evil that still is playing out in our world. Oklahoma City Jason Fugikawa, Ph.D., director of Christian per course. Textbook cost is additional. and Christ’s salvific work. Both classes begin of George Floyd turned violent in some cases and the The outcome is a forgone conclusion: Jesus Christ Leadership Development, outlined this option The courses are available at multiple loca- the week of Aug. 24. smoldering anger erupted in sustained outbursts in has conquered sin and death by his own death and Arquidiócesis de for further faith development. tions via video conferencing: the Catholic Pas- Judy Hilovsky is a freelance writer for the Oklahoma City places like Portland and Seattle. resurrection. But, there are still unseen forces influ- “Until about three years ago, our department toral Center, Oklahoma City; Prince of Peace Sooner Catholic. These disturbing events are taking place during encing world events, because these forces are influ- was called Adult Faith Formation and a global pandemic, the likes of which the world has encing human hearts. we offered a pastoral ministry degree not seen for 100 years. The level of fear and mis- We can play our part in Christ’s ultimate victory by program with Newman University in trust associated with the spread and containment acknowledging our own sins, repenting and humbling Prayer for Wichita, Kan. The current degree pro- of COVID-19 is rising as rapidly as the numbers of ourselves before God. Prayer, penance, adoration, students, teachers gram is in Catholic theology. Our agree- those who have been infected in our country. All of the sacraments and almsgiving are the powerful tools ment with Newman University allows this has been sharply politicized through social media that we must each employ. We can look to the saints Gracious God, thank you for the archdiocese to provide an instruc- due in part to the fact that this is an election year who already have been victorious in overcoming sin, teaching us. We are grateful tor and class space while the university whose outcome likely will have far-reaching conse- especially Mary whose humility is the perfect antidote for this new year in which we supplies student services, an online quences for the country and world we live in. to Satan’s pride. may grow in faith, friendship learning platform and accreditation,” and the love of Jesus. Fugikawa said. We pray for all students. “These courses are designed for Thank you for their curiosity, Catholic school teachers, parish staff or Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar hope and kindness. someone wanting to continue their edu- The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. Help our students to listen cation, not necessarily for a career, but for your voice, as they explore for their own enrichment, to teach their Aug. 3 – Napa Institute Board meeting, 11 a.m., Zoom Scripture and seek to live children or serve their parishes. Aug. 4 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Chapel, Catholic Pastoral Center what they believe. The accredited courses are trans- Aug. 5 – Meet with seminarians, 9:30 a.m., Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp We pray for all teachers. ferrable, so students who are taking a Aug. 6 – Senior Staff meeting, 10 a.m., CPC Thank you for giving them gap year or not taking full-time course Aug. 6 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC dedication, experience and loads can take the courses and transfer Aug. 6 – Archbishop’s Dinner for Seminarian Education, 6 p.m., Zoom insight. Sustain them by your the credit to their degree programs at Aug. 7 – Bl. Stanley Rother Institute Faculty meeting, 9 a.m. Spirit with creativity, other colleges or universities. Aug. 8 – Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma strategic planning meeting, 9 a.m., CPC patience, peace and joy. Each semester two courses are of- Aug. 11 – Department Directors meeting, 10 a.m., CPC Continually guide and bless fered. Tuition paid to Newman Univer- Aug. 11 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC all parents, families, staff sity through the program could count Aug. 11 – All staff meeting, 12:30 p.m., CPC and school administrators toward the lifetime learning tax credit Aug. 11 – Archdiocesan Finance Council meeting, 2 p.m., CPC throughout this year. for some students, Fugikawa said. Aug. 12 – Tax Credit Scholarship Board meeting, 10 a.m., CPC We ask this through There are two options for completion Aug. 13 – Senior Staff meeting, 10 a.m., CPC Christ our Lord. of the college-level program. One option Aug. 13 – Assembly of Catholic Professionals luncheon, 11 a.m., Downtown Petroleum Club, OKC Amen. is a bachelor’s degree with a major in Aug. 14 – Dinner with seminarians, 6 p.m., archbishop’s residence theology awarded by Newman Univer- 4 August 2, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic August 2, 2020 5 Oklahoma parishioner wins Meet the Official Pastoral Assignments 2020 ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY national book award Archdiocese of Oklahoma City This is part of a series to introduce the seminarians of the Effective date to be determined Archdiocese of Oklahoma City.

By K.S. McNutt The Sooner Catholic Associate Reassigned Pastor Most Reverend Rev. Luis Rev. Raul Paul S. Coakley ADA – Standing face-to-face with on Rev. Jesus Rodrigo Gerardo Reyes, O.C.D. Archbishop of Oklahoma City an airport tarmac 25 years ago set in motion Linda Belmonte, Sancho Martín, Schaefer’s professional path forward and eventual Serna O.C.D. Publisher O.C.D. Reassigned conversion to Catholicism. Velasco Little Flower, by Carmelite Schaefer had been fascinated with Mother Teresa Little Flower, Oklahoma City Province Diane Clay since the petite nun was awarded the Nobel Peace Oklahoma City Editor Prize in 1979. “I felt this inner spark, this inner desire to know Dana Attocknie more about her,” she said. Addendum to Official Pastoral Assignments 2020 Managing Editor On June 15, 1995, working as a freelance pho- What is your home parish? tojournalist for the Archdiocese of My home parish is St. Cath- Reassigned Administrator Atlanta, she had the opportunity olic Church in Norman. Rev. John Rev. Joseph Reddy Volume 42, Number 14 to meet and photograph the future Duggempudi saint. What seminary do you attend? Magdalene I attend Kenrick-Glennon Semi- Suenram, O.C.D. “She walked right up to me and Effective immediately, Rev. Joseph Duggempudi took my hands. She didn’t actual- nary. Sooner Catholic Newspaper Reassigned is assigned exclusively as administrator of Sa- ly say the words, but I heard her 7501 Northwest Expressway by Carmelite cred Heart Catholic Church in Konawa and Saint say, ‘Come and see,’” Schaefer said. If it is God’s will, what year will Oklahoma City, OK 73132 Province Mary Catholic Church in Wanette. The previous “When she looked at me, the only Above: Linda Schaefer you be ordained a priest? (405) 721-1810 assignment as associate pastor in Ada and Sul- thing I could compare it to was like and Mother Teresa. God willing, I will be ordained in phur has been withdrawn. Fax: (405) 721-5210 looking into the eyes of Jesus.” Photo Sally Martin. 2012. E-mail: [email protected] Less than two months later, Schae- Mailing Address: fer accepted the invitation to “come Left and below: What advice would you give to and see” and went to Calcutta, where Mother Teresa and someone discerning a call to the P.O. Box 32180 sisters; pictures from priesthood? Oklahoma City, OK 73123 she was given rare permission to Linda Schaefer’s book. continued from page 1 live-streamed Masses. precautions as we do our part document the work of Mother Teresa Do not be afraid to open your life to The guidelines are available to assist in reducing the spread and the Missionaries of Charity. Photos Linda the call of God. on the archdiocesan website of the virus. It is a small act Visit us online at Schaefer always was drawn to pho- Schaefer. communities. With that in (archokc.org/mass) in English of charity that promotes the www.soonercatholic.org tograph the “back areas of life,” like What do you look forward to most mind, and after much discus- and Spanish. I am asking all health and well-being of others people living in abandoned buildings about becoming a priest? sion and prayer, I am requiring to continue to imple- and can help Oklahoma and Visit the archdiocesan website in Brooklyn, in a way that showed I look forward to being able to cele- masks (shields or face cover- ment these guidelines with the nation eventually emerge their dignity. Recording the sisters’ brate the Sacraments, especially the at www.archokc.org ings) to be worn by all priests, renewed diligence. I ask that from this crisis. work in Calcutta gave a deeper meaning to her own beatification and the of Mother Tere- Holy Mass and Confession. deacons, parishioners, church everyone follow them as care- By following these guidelines work, she said. sa in . The book also includes chapters from staff and volunteers at pub- fully as possible, especially the carefully, we will be able to The Sooner Catholic She took thousands of photographs, but only after Schaefer’s interviews with some of Mother Teresa’s Name one thing that every lic Masses, parish events and importance of social distancing continue to celebrate public (USPS 066-910) is published she experienced the chores herself. Before granting closest friends and co-workers. Catholic needs to know. gatherings, and in parish offic- and proper hand sanitizing. Masses and receive the nour- biweekly except for once in July permission to document the missionaries, Mother Her first book, “Come and See: A Photojournalist’s God is the first to take the first step es, beginning Saturday, July If a staff member at a church, ishment we need through Holy Journey into the World of Mother Teresa,” was pub- by the Archdiocese of Teresa sent her to volunteer at an orphanage. to meet us, and he is always waiting 11, until further notice. This including a priest, is known to Communion. lished at the time of the nun’s 2003 beatification. for us. Oklahoma City. Schaefer spent six months in Calcutta and re- precaution applies to anyone have been exposed to the virus, Jesus promised that the turned home in January 1996. Mother Teresa both Schaefer appeared live on CNN, BBC and Sky News age 6 and older. Masks already becomes ill or tests positive, Father would pour out his own retired and died the following year. The photog- at the event. Why choose a life of sacrificial are required to be worn by several steps must be taken. Spirit upon us to guide, direct The newspaper is not responsible rapher’s timing proved to be “the last window” to While in Rome, she was inspired to convert to the love? chancery staff members at the The pastor must inform pa- and protect us through all trials for unsolicited material. encounter the nun. Catholic faith. During the 15 years she did freelance Some time ago, I heard a phrase for Catholic Pastoral Center and rishioners immediately of the and tribulations. The gift of the Copyright © 2020 Sooner Catholic That experience evolved into her continuing mis- work for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Schaefer was Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro, he would during Daily Mass at the Saint illness. Information also should Holy Spirit assures us of God’s sion to research and document the life and legacy of invited to join the Catholic Church many times. say: “Give for life for the one who gave Francis de Sales Chapel. be provided on possible expo- continued presence in our lives. “I felt privileged to work for the Catholic commu- Subscription rate: $25 per year Saint Teresa of Calcutta. his for you.” It is important to remember sure to the virus even if test No matter the circumstance, This year Schaefer – a parishioner at nity in Atlanta, but organized religion did not appeal that this latest precaution is results are not immediately he is with us. Please know you for all who are not members of the Catholic Church in Ada – received two awards for to me,” she writes in her new book. “Mother Teresa temporary. We will continue to available. If ill or with a posi- are in my prayers as we work Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. “Encountering Mother Teresa” (2019), her second herself never asked about my faith, but twice on my To learn more about seminary, contact: monitor the health crisis and tive result, the priest or staff together to keep our parish Periodical postage paid at book published by Our Sunday Visitor. It placed trip in 1995 she told me, ‘Pray, my child, pray.’” Rev. Brian Buettner at adjust implementation of the member must quarantine for communities safe. [email protected] or (405) 721-9351. Oklahoma City, OK 73125. first for Coffee Table/Religious Art in the Catholic At the beatification, Schaefer “felt compelled for the procedures accordingly. Please 14 days and, when necessary, okcvocations.com Press Association Awards and placed second in the first time to join the Catholic Church,” which she and note that the precautions we parish offices can be closed and Sincerely yours in Christ, her young son did after she returned from Rome. POSTMASTER: Send address biography category of the Association of Catholic have been following since the public Mass suspended. Parish- Publishers 2020 Excellence in Publishing Awards. For the next decade, Schaefer spoke throughout resumption of public Mass in ioners are asked to not attend changes to the Sooner Catholic, “Encountering Mother Teresa” features photo- the United States about the nun who had dedicated May remain in place as does Mass or any church-related P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, graphs Schaefer took during three trips to her life to the poor and marginalized. the general dispensation from function if they do not feel well OK 73123. Calcutta and at the She accepted a faculty position at East Cen- the obligation to attend Sunday or are experiencing any of the tral University in Ada in 2007, and the following Mass. If you are not comfort- symptoms of COVID-19. Most Rev. Paul S. Coakley year took three of her journalism students to able attending Mass in person, Thank you for your cooper- Archbishop of Oklahoma City Calcutta to volunteer with the Missionaries of I encourage you to consider ation and patience with these Charity and report on the experience. With the coronavirus pandemic in full swing, Schaefer is unable to do her normal speaking engagements or travel to India. Instead she is Mercy opens new hospital in south Oklahoma City volunteering with the Gospel of Life Dwellings (GOLD) established and overseen by Sister Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City South recently capability. The $150-million project includes Maria Faulkner. The homes give elders life-af- opened with a six-story, 228,000-square-foot fa- outpatient X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan, MRI and firming care, free of charge. cility that includes 36 hospital beds with build- mammography as well as inpatient pharmacy, “I found Sister Maria right here in my back- out options as patient volume grows. inpatient and outpatient surgery, inpatient and yard and she is keeping me busy,” Schaefer In June, Knights of Columbus Council Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City South is lo- outpatient GI - endoscopy (internal imaging said. “She reminds me in so many ways of #5168 for Duncan and Marlow hosted cated at Interstate 240 and Sooner Road on the camera) suites, a cancer clinic, cancer infusion, The Sooner Catholic Mother Teresa. Sister Maria is much more a dinner for the Green Berets Special campus of Oklahoma Heart Hospital South. The lab draw and a chapel. is supported through the extroverted, but there is that same drive.” Forces. Photo provided. new hospital is licensed under Mercy Hospital Screening and visitor limitations continue in Annual Catholic Appeal and Sooner Catholic Communications Appeal. K.S. McNutt is a freelance writer for the Oklahoma City and offers ambulatory care, low the new hospital as well as masking require- Sooner Catholic. trauma, inpatient care and advanced surgical ments. 6 August 2, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic August 2, 2020 7 Telethon raises more than $500,000 for Bishop chairman comments on The Center of Family Love Paycheck Protection Program

OKARCHE – The Center of Family Love, a a variety of silent auction, chance and pull incredible individuals we serve simply wouldn’t WASHINGTON – Following to continue to function in a based or secular. residential and vocational nonprofit for individ- items, and a cover of a popular TikTok video by have the opportunity to live the lives they the publication of a national time of national emergency. “Despite all of this, more news story on Catholic church- uals with intellectual and physical disabilities, her friends at the center. deserve if the center didn’t exist, which is why “In addition, shutdown orders than 100 Catholic schools have es receiving loans through the and economic fallout associat- announced that they plan to raised more than $500,000 on June 20 with The live-stream allowed registered guests to support is crucial.” Paycheck Protection Program, ed with the virus have affected close, with hundreds more fac- a new Live Stream Telethon event. The virtual watch the event from home. One lucky guest This event was made possible by sponsors Archbishop Coakley of Oklaho- everyone, including the thou- ing an uncertain future. Busi- event replaced the organization’s 7th annual won a Big Green Egg Grill, deep freezer and a Nortek Air Solutions, the Ovid E. Fowlkes and ma City, chairman of the U.S. sands of Catholic ministries -- nesses, hospitals, schools, and Gift of Love Gala. locally harvested quarter side of beef in a live Leona G. Fowlkes Foundation, the Knights of CFL resident, Patti C., made history as the drawing during the event just for having reg- Conference of Catholic Bishops’ churches, schools, healthcare churches all across the country Columbus and Mike and Judy Johnson. Committee on Domestic Jus- and social services -- that em- are facing many of the exact first intellectually disabled individual to co- istered. Another guest won the $10,000 cash For nearly 40 years, The Center of Family host the event. Patti worked alongside Malcom raffle grand prize and many other guests won tice and Human Development, ploy about 1 million people in same problems. Love has empowered individuals living with Tubbs, the emcee for the Oklahoma City Thun- chance prizes. issued the following statement the United States. These loans “We will continue advocating intellectual and physical disabilities to reach der and a reporter for KOKH-Fox 25. In addition, guests were given opportuni- in response: have been an essential lifeline for everyone negatively affected for and achieve their dreams. As a leader in the “I feel pretty proud to have hosted,” Patti C. ties throughout the event to make online or “The Catholic Church is the to keep hundreds of thousands by this terrible pandemic, pray- long-term direct-care field, we provide revolu- said. “I know God put me at the center because telephone donations in support of CFL’s 130 largest non-governmental sup- of employees on payroll, en- ing for all the sick, for all who he wants me to help others. Some of my friends residents. tionary residential services and career oppor- plier of social services in the sure families maintain their have died and are in mourning, can’t speak, and I get to speak for them. As a All proceeds from the event help cover the tunities for individuals living with disabilities, United States. Each year, our health insurance, and enable and especially the poor and George Hoyle Jr. handcrafted the new host, I got to tell everyone that my friends just organization’s yearly operational deficit of $1.7 including Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, parishes, schools and minis- lay workers to continue serv- vulnerable at this time of great floor at St. Francis Xavier Cath- olic Church in Sulphur. The oak floor want to be treated like somebody. This is a million. CFL says these donations are especial- autism, muscular dystrophy, developmental tries serve millions of people ing their brothers and sisters need.” was complete in a chevron shape to good place to live because they treat everyone ly important this year to cover the residents’ delays, traumatic brain injuries, neurological in need, regardless of race, during this crisis. The PPP was designed to ethnicity or religion. The novel “The Paycheck Protection prevent mass lay-offs at the match the backdrop of the altar wall with respect.” basic needs due to the impact COVID-19 has disabilities, geriatric needs and more. We never with the Crucifix.Photo provided. Patti and Tubbs worked together to introduce had on their typical fundraising appeals. charge individuals or their families for the life- coronavirus only intensified the Program was designed to pro- beginning of the pandemic by special guest appearances, Frank Sinatra-in- “I think Patti said it best,” said CFL Presi- time care they receive in the event they cannot needs of the people we serve tect the jobs of Americans from helping businesses, includ- spired entertainment by the Wade Tower Band, dent and CEO Debbie Espinosa, “Many of the afford it. and the demand for our minis- all walks of life, regardless of ing churches, pay payroll for tries. The loans we applied for whether they work for for-profit employees for which they pay enabled our essential ministries or non-profit employers, faith- payroll taxes.

Welcome Parishioners at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Lawton made signs to welcome Fr. John Paul Lewis on July 1. Linda and Charles Hutchinson gave him a cross during a welcome parade. “I am super joyful and so grateful for the gener- The Catholic Daughters of the Americas osity the parish has shown me since my arrival. Saint Jude Chapter elected new officers I am excited to be here and have been looking May 16. The chapter is from Blessed forward to it,” Fr. John Paul Lewis said. Sacrament Catholic Church and Holy Family Catholic Church in Lawton. Photo Arlene Schonchin. Photos Jolene Schonchin/Sooner Catholic.

From the Archives … A photo series from George Rigazzi, archdiocesan archivist

Throughout the 1960s, the clergy of the ters Pauline Hildegarde, Oklahoma Church in Oklahoma were known for their City, and Sister Hermana, Tulsa.” It activism both in racial inequality and the should be noted that a young Atlanta war in Vietnam. In this the second of three priest by the name of Father Eusebius graduation installments on the involvement of Oklaho- Beltran (third Archbishop of Oklaho- July 9 ma Catholics in the civil rights movement, ma City) also was present. the march in Selma, Ala., and homegrown Their attendance was not without protests in Oklahoma City and Tulsa had a incident and as Father Brooks stat- strong Catholic presence. ed many years later, “There were The March at Selma has been called a times we feared for our lives.” He also pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement. informed the congregation at Saint Tulsa March 1965 On March 7, 1965, 600 marchers led by Barbara Church in Lawton that two John Lewis (later Congressman) crossed the African-Americans were beaten in a It’s a horrible inhuman thing that’s going on Edmond Pettus Bridge and endured brutal church parking lot after Mass because they down there and we can’t stand by and forget attacks by state police. The appalling as- had dared to receive communion at a white it.” saults were seen over news outlets across the Catholic church. Rev. James Reeb, a Boston Unitarian min- country and helped to galvanize support for Father McDole was injured as one of the ister died of a severe beating. In the photo the cause. posse called in to help state troopers, rapped above taken in Tulsa in 1965, a sign being Several priests from Oklahoma and some Father McDole on the shins with a billy club. held by a participant recalls his death. The religious sisters participated. The Oklahoma Father Vrana recalled that “the city police woman on the left appears to be Coretta Scott Courier reported: “Oklahomans who have apparently had orders to protect these people King and the peaceful procession was sev- entered the Selma demonstrations include (the protesters) and to be nice to them. A few eral blocks long. Obviously, the Church was Fathers John Vrana, Edward Kelly, Robert were racists, however, and couldn’t hide their represented. McDole, Lawrence Courtwright, James Mc- feelings. The deputy sheriffs, like in Selma, The importance of Selma in American histo- Glinchey, Wilmer Bath, Paul Gallatin, were all hostile.” ry cannot be underestimated and the people J. Paul Donovan, all of Oklahoma Some yelled insulting epithets while others of the Church in Oklahoma have much to City; Father Robert Kropp, Guth- intimidated, mentally at first and later physi- be proud of as the clergy and religious of the rie, Father Don Brooks, Lawton, cally. Father Ed Kelly recounted, “they (Afri- Diocese of Oklahoma City and Tulsa were at Father Dan Allen, Marshall, Sis- can-Americans) can’t vote and that’s wrong. the forefront of seeking justice.

Photos Chris Porter/Sooner Catholic. ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY ARCHIVES 8 August 2, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic August 2, 2020 9 Third annual Bl. Stanley Rother Feast Day

Fr. Stephen Bird displays the new custom designed reliquary for a Bl. Stanley Rother relic at the Church of the Epiphany of the Lord in Oklahoma City. Photos Cara Koenig.

continued from page 1 F.C. Ziegler Company in Tulsa did the polishing of the bronze and gold plating, and parishioner Neal Wilson created the Following the Rite of Beatification, wood shelf that features crosses carved pastors in the Archdiocese of Oklaho- on both sides replicating those on the ma City were given the opportunity to ambo, cabinet of the scared oils and the request a first-class relic of Blessed altar. There soon will be a glass case for Stanley. the relic, and both the Blessed Stanley “I had the idea for a special reli- Rother painting and the relic will be quary even before the Beatification. I highlighted by spotlights, Father Bird spent some time looking at reliquaries said. at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in The reliquary was placed on the west New York City. They have many an- side of the church to provide a special cient ones, so I took a lot of pictures. spot to allow people to reflect on his It showed me there was a great variety virtues, according to Father Bird. of artistic styles that could be used,” “He was an Oklahoman farmer who Father Stephen Bird said. heard God’s call and served God’s peo- Epiphany applied for funding from ple, so much so that he gave his life. He Photos Diane Clay/Sooner Catholic. the Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma’s is a model for all of us to be faithful,” Pastoral Music and Fine Arts Grant Pro- Father Bird said. gram in March 2019 and received ap- The Gospel used at Epiphany’s July proval in June 2019, which fully funded 25-26 Masses was the same used at the reliquary. Blessed Stanley’s funeral and Beati- “I believe this is the first custom-de- fication. The words from John 12, 24 signed reliquary for Blessed Stanley seemed to reflect his life. anywhere,” Father Bird said. “Jesus said, unless a grain of wheat Father Bird commissioned artist falls to the ground and dies, it remains Shelley Kolman Smith, who owns Flying just a grain of wheat, but if it dies it Paint Ranch Sculpture Studio in Poet- produces much fruit.” ry, . She also created the parish’s Father Bird noted during his homily statues of the Three Kings with Mary that in the first 400-year history of the and Jesus on the east side of Epipha- parish in Santiago Atitlan, there were ny’s church. no priests ordained from the village, The reliquary features wheat on one but since Blessed Stanley’s death, there Archbishop Coakley celebrated Mass on the feast day of Bl. Stanley Rother at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Okarche. side, representing the crop that Bless- have been at least 10 priests ordained ed Stanley grew on his family farm in and two more from the Cerro de Oro Okarche, and on the opposite side it mission church where he also served. features corn, which Blessed Stanley Judy Hilovsky is a freelance writer for helped the Guatemalan people grow. the Sooner Catholic.

On July 25, Fr. Rex Arnold unveiled and blessed a new Bl. Stanley Rother statue and painting at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church in Yukon. Photos Brooke Basler.

On July 27, visitors to the Heritage Gallery at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Oklahoma City view the exhibit on Bl. The place where Bl. Stanley Rother’s blood and heart are buried in Santiago Stanley Rother. Photo Diane Clay/Sooner Catholic. Atitlán is decorated with flowers on his feast day.Photo provided. 10 August 2, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic August 2, 2020 11 Making Sense of Bioethics The Eucharist as our nourishment of love Language: Veiling or unveiling moral truth? also reminds us of this important truth To sanction or encourage certain The careful hijacking of language therapy. Similarly, if one were to wrongful actions, it is often neces- by purveyors of wrongdoing de- replace “gender-affirming” with the sary to manipulate language. The scribed by Fabrycky is a widely-de- more accurate “fertility-denying” or Father Tad The year was 1911. A special event was love. We are being fed divine love, God himself, families in plain meaning of words can get in ployed tactic in the battle for the “fertility-destroying” therapy, the Pacholczyk scheduled for the city of Madrid, Spain. The who brings us together in one body, one com- difficulty, the way of convincing others they soul of every culture. The phenom- moral implications and objections National Catholic event was the XXII International Eucharistic munity, through his grace, through his love, he young Pedro A. Moreno, should tolerate or participate in enon is especially prevalent when surrounding these “treatments” Bioethics Center Congress and a special hymn was needed for makes us holy. Our summit and fount is the people wrongdoing, or otherwise embrace discussing bioethical situations in would come into much clearer the solemn event. The hymn that was produced Eucharist. Our summit and fount is God. Our strug- O.P. situations of evil or injustice. Ver- which the human person and the focus. The use of tap-dancing and was so exquisite that it, and its theology of summit and fount is love! Pope Benedict XVI gling to bal obfuscation becomes necessary human body are systematically vi- ear-tickling language, however, the Eucharist, has influenced all of the Span- spoke of this truth in “Sacramentum Caritatis” earn their to veil evident moral truths. olated, often under the aegis of the veils the reality of unethical med- to imagine husbands asking their ish-speaking world and beyond. The hymn has and Pope Francis has spoken about it too. bread and A recently-published book by medical profession and the health icine directed against the human wives the question, “Honey, did been translated into dozens of languages and Pope Francis has been surrounded with this to real- Laura Fabrycky, the wife of a U.S. sciences. person. you remember to pick up the Life continues in ignite love for Christ present in eucharistic theology all his life and it clearly ize their diplomat in Berlin, offers insight A current example can be found Similar tap-dancing is evident in Prevention Pills at the pharmacy the Eucharist. manifested itself on Sunday, June 23, of this dreams, into this phenomenon during the in the April 2020 issue of the the morally problematic world of today?” The hymn is known by various names: “A past year. That Sunday, Pope Francis celebrated the Lord says to each one of you: ‘You yourself Nazi regime. Fabrycky served for “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” in an infertility treatments and in vitro During the COVID-19 pandemic, Cristo Jesús: Himno oficial del XXII Congreso the Solemnity of The Most Holy Body and Blood give them something to eat.’ You may an- several years as a tour guide to the article entitled, “Fertility Preserva- fertilization. As Dodge notes verbal gymnastics also have been Eucarístico Internacional” (To Christ Jesus: of Christ at the church of Santa Maria Consola- swer: ‘But I have so little; I am not up to such house of anti-Nazi dissident and tion for Transgender Individuals: in his 2014 New York Times arti- evident in media headlines like, Official Hymn of the XXII International Eucha- trice, in the Roman quarter of Casal Bertone. He things.’ That is not true; your ‘little’ has great Lutheran pastor Dietrich Bonhoef- A Review.” The problem of fertility cle, “Fertility clinics, in particular, “Abortion Services Unavailable ristic Congress), “Himno de los Adoradores” ended his homily with these words that clearly value in the eyes of Jesus, provided that you fer. preservation in transgender in- have mastered the art of sperm During the Lockdown,” or “Texas (Hymn of the Adorers), and the more popular reflect this aspect of the Eucharist as love… don’t keep it to yourself, but put it in play. Put Fabrycky describes how bewil- dividuals, of course, arises pre- donor doublespeak.” Clinics Resume Abortion Services.” title of “Cantemos al Amor de los Amores.” This “Whatever we have can bear fruit if we give yourself in play! You are not alone, for you dered she was coming across a cisely because physicians carry Instead of the clinic’s staff “greet- Abortion, of course, is never a “ser- hymn was translated by Mary Louise Bringle it away – that is what Jesus wants to tell us have the Eucharist, bread for the journey, the seemingly mundane bureaucratic out interventions that deliberately ing me with, ‘This way, please, vice,” but rather a lethal disservice more than 50 years later, “Come sing to God, – and it does not matter whether it is great or bread of Jesus. Tonight too, we will be nour- memorandum in an exhibition disrupt and suppress healthy to the masturbation room,’ ... at for every pre-born human victim the love beyond all others.” small. The Lord does great things with our lit- ished by his body given up for us. If we receive catalogue. Only after reading hormonal physiology and mutilate my scheduled ‘donation time,’ a it ensnares. The moral nausea The original lyrics were written by the Rev. tleness, as he did with the five loaves. He does it into our hearts, this bread will release in technician guides me to the ‘collec- it through several times did its healthy sexual anatomy to the caused by such direct acts of Father Restituto del Valle, O.S.A., and the not work spectacular miracles or wave a magic us the power of love. We will feel blessed and meaning begin to “coalesce with point that properly functioning fer- tion room,’ points out my various killing almost demands linguistic music was composed by Ignacio Busca de wand; he works with simple things. God’s om- loved, and we will want to bless and love in nauseating clarity. It concerned tility may be permanently lost. ‘entertainment options,’ and hands recasting to tickle our ears and Sagastizábal, then organist of the now Basilica nipotence is lowly, made up of love alone. And, turn, beginning here, in our city, in the streets vehicles … that the Nazis designed The authors consequently at- me a sterile cup for my ‘specimen.’ assuage our consciences. of San Francisco el Grande in Madrid. Here are love can accomplish great things with little. where we will process this evening. The Lord to kill people – Jewish people, tempt to identify ways to “salvage” I realize all this veiled terminology Fabrycky’s provocative encoun- the first words of that great eucharistic hymn: The Eucharist teaches us this: for there we find comes to our streets in order to speak a bless- mostly. These mobile units killed fertility while carrying out, or in is supposed to make the process ter with the Nazi memo led her Come sing to God, the love beyond all others. God himself contained in a piece of bread. Sim- ing for us and to give us courage. And, he asks less awkward for me. Somehow, through asphyxiation. Nazis load- the wake of, direct medical attacks Sing praises in the heights! ple, essential, bread broken and shared, the that we too be blessing and gift for others.” on the human body. Throughout though, it just makes things to conclude that “even language ed Jewish people into them, filled God is with us here! Eucharist we receive allows us to see things I end this column once again inviting my the vehicles with carbon monoxide the article, the destructive inter- worse.” has a morality, or immorality, in Draw near all sisters, brothers. as God does. It inspires us to give ourselves to readers to approach the tabernacle with rev- and then emptied the dead from ventions are carefully veiled by the Monsignor William Smith, the whether it discloses or seals off To acclaim our Redeemer Jesus Christ. others. It is the antidote to the mindset that erence and say to Jesus, “Thank you Lord for the killing machines. almost compulsive use of jargon late and renowned moral theo- facts and responsible thought, in The eucharistic theology, which is repeated says: ‘Sorry, that is not my problem,’ or ‘I have feeding me with your life and love. Help me to Whoever wrote the memo, how- such as “gender-affirming hor- logian at New York’s Dunwoody whether it serves the truth or lies. throughout the history of the Church, is simple no time, I can’t help you, it’s none of my busi- be a eucharistic that preaches to the ever, used language to tap dance, mone therapy and gender-affirm- Seminary, once quipped that had … Language often does our think- and profound. It can be summarized as follows: ness.’ Or that looks the other way.” world your Real Presence by my proclaiming delicately, almost soothingly, ing surgery.” Such euphemisms society been courageous enough ing for us. We take in words and God is love. God is truly present in the Eucha- “In our city that hungers for love and care, through my life my love of you and others. This around the subject at hand to obscure the fact that the proce- years ago to speak frankly about phrases like air, and this ambient rist. When you are nourished with the Eucharist that suffers from decay and neglect, that is why you feed me and millions more with obscure the heavy murderous dures, while affirming subjective the issue of contraception, it language forms our thoughts with- contains so many elderly people living alone, your love. Amen.” footfall of its horrific realities. … gender feelings, most decidedly do would have termed it “life preven- out ever stimulating our minds to you are being nourished with our God who is The quicksand sentences swal- not affirm objective biology. tion” rather than “birth control.” interrogate them.” lowed more than they said; these The article would read quite That would have led to a much Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D., ear-ticklers softened the blow that differently if such phrases were re- different social dialogue regarding serves as the director of education plain and direct speech would eas- placed by “biology-opposing” sur- the ethical and medical harms of at The National Catholic Bioethics ily level on human conscience.” gery or “biology-denying” hormone contraception. It would be hard Center in Philadelphia. 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Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 La Eucaristía como alimento del amor Jesucristo conquista El Papa Francisco también nos recuerda esta importante verdad

Era el año 1911. Se programó un La teología eucarística, que se o mucho. El Señor hace cosas En las últimas semanas, hemos visto un lugares como Portland y Seattle. Hay consecuen- evento especial para la ciudad de repite en este himno, y a lo largo grandes con nuestra pequeñez, aumento sorprendente en actos de vandal- Estos eventos tienen lugar en medio de una cias espirituales Madrid, España. El evento fue el de la historia de la Iglesia, es sim- como hizo con los cinco panes. ismo contra imágenes católicas, santuarios pandemia global, una que nuestro mundo no Pedro A. Moreno, que deben ser XXII Congreso Eucarístico Inter- ple y profunda. Se puede resumir No realiza milagros con acciones y lugares sagrados. Las estatuas de santos había visto en los últimos 100 años. El niv- O.P. reconocidas. Hay nacional y se necesitaba un himno de la siguiente manera: Dios es espectaculares, no tiene la varita como San Junípero Serra, nuestra Santísima el de miedo y desconfianza asociado con la herramientas especial para el evento solemne. amor. Este Dios de amor está real- mágica, sino que actúa con ges- Madre e incluso su Divino Hijo, Jesús, han propagación y el control de COVID-19 está espirituales que El himno que se produjo fue tan mente presente en la Eucaristía. tos humildes. La omnipotencia sido marcadas con grafiti, derribadas e incluso aumentando tan rápido como el número de deben ser em- exquisito que su teología de la Cuando te alimentas con la Eu- de Dios es humilde, hecha sólo decapitadas. El incendio de pleadas. Muchas Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley Eucaristía ha influenciado a todo caristía, te alimentas con nuestro de amor. Y el amor hace obras una histórica misión en Cali- personas hoy el mundo de habla hispana y del Dios que es amor. Estamos siendo grandes con lo pequeño. La Euca- mos de su Cuerpo entregado. Si fornia, así como el incendio en día ven la realidad a través del cristal de mundo entero. El himno ha sido alimentados con el máximo amor, ristía nos los enseña: allí está Dios lo recibimos con el corazón, este de la catedral de Nantes en una “guerra cultural”, y se enfocan en temas traducido a docenas de idiomas y el amor divino, Dios mismo, quien encerrado en un pedacito de pan. Pan desatará en nosotros la fuerza Francia, nos hacen dudar si candentes y nuestra posición sobre ellos. Pero continúa encendiendo el amor por nos une en un cuerpo, una comu- Sencillo y esencial, Pan partido y estos también fueron actos del amor: nos sentiremos bendeci- nuestra fe católica reconoce que hay una guer- Cristo presente en la Eucaristía. nidad, por su gracia, por su amor, compartido, la Eucaristía que reci- deliberados. dos y amados, y querremos ben- El himno se conoce con varios nos hace santos. Nuestra cumbre bimos nos transmite la mentalidad Estamos viviendo una ra mucho más antigua y con consecuencias decir y amar, comenzando desde nombres: “A Cristo Jesús: Himno y fuente es la Eucaristía. Nuestra de Dios. Y nos lleva a entregarnos época de agitación cultural y mucho más profundas que se está librando. aquí, desde nuestra ciudad, desde oficial del XXII Congreso Eucarísti- cumbre y fuente es Dios. ¡Nuestra a los demás. Es antídoto contra el crisis. Las instituciones, las Es la antigua rebelión de la criatura contra su las calles que recorreremos esta co Internacional”, “Himno de los cumbre y fuente es el amor! El ‘lo siento, pero no me concierne’, estructuras de autoridad y Creador. tarde. El Señor viene a nuestras Adoradores” y el título más pop- Papa Benedicto XVI habló de esta contra el ‘no tengo tiempo, no las memorias culturales no “No te serviré” es el reclamo arrogante de Sa- calles para decir-bien, decir bien ular de “Cantemos al Amor de los verdad en “Sacramentum Carita- puedo, no es asunto mío’; contra el solo se cuestionan, sino que tanás que elige rebelarse contra Dios, a pesar de nosotros y para darnos ánimo, Amores”. (Este himno fue traduci- tis” y el Papa Francisco también lo mirar desde la otra orilla.” se niegan y se descartan. de que perderá su lugar en el cielo. “Prefiero darnos ánimo a nosotros. También do al inglés por Mary Louise Brin- ha dicho. “En nuestra ciudad, hambrien- Las frustraciones sobre el reinar en el infierno antes que servir en el cie- nos pide que seamos don y bendi- gle más de 50 años después con el El Papa Francisco ha estado ro- ta de amor y atención, que sufre racismo histórico y sistémi- lo”, afirma Satanás en el poema épico de John ción.” título, “Come sing to God, the love deado de esta teología eucarística la degradación y el abandono, co, la muerte violenta de Termino esta columna una vez Milton, “Paradise Lost”. beyond all others”) toda su vida y se manifestó clara- frente a tantas personas ancian- George Floyd a manos de más invitando a mis lectores a San Ignacio de Loyola llama a Satanás el “en- La letra original fue escrita por mente el domingo 23 de junio de as y solas, familias en dificultad, policías blancos y la muerte emigo de nuestra naturaleza humana”. Nues- el Reverendo Padre Restituto del este año pasado. Ese domingo, el jóvenes que luchan con dificultad acercarse a Jesucristo, presente de otros hombres negros El Arzobispo Coakley guía una Procesión Eucarística el 13 de junio en tra fe católica no deja de reconocer que existe Valle, O.S.A., y la música fue Papa Francisco celebró la Solemni- para ganarse el pan y alimen- en el Santísimo Sacramento y antes que él, han dado la Iglesia Católica Corpus Christi en Oklahoma City. Se llevó a cabo una esta lucha cósmica sobrenatural entre el bien y compuesta por Ignacio Busca de dad del Santísimo Cuerpo y San- tar sus sueños, el Señor te dice: guardado en cada sagrario. Acér- origen al movimiento Black misa y procesión eucarística para promover la vida y rezar por el fin del el mal que todavía se está librando en nuestro Sagastizábal, entonces organista gre de Cristo en la Iglesia de Santa ‘Tú mismo, dales de comer’. Y tú cate con reverencia y dile a Jesús: Lives Matter (La vida de las racismo. Foto Diane Clay/Sooner Catholic. mundo. El resultado ya lo conocemos: Jesu- de la ahora Basílica de San Fran- Maria Consolatrice, en el pequeño puedes responder: ‘Tengo poco, “Gracias Señor por alimentarme personas negras importa). El cristo ha vencido al pecado y la muerte con cisco el Grande en Madrid. Aquí barrio de Roma Casal Bertone. no soy capaz para estas cosas’. No con tu vida y tu infinito amor. lema, “Black Lives Matter” su propia muerte y resurrección. Aun cuando están las primeras palabras de ese Terminó su homilía con estas es verdad, lo poco que tienes es Ayúdame a ser un discípulo eu- ha sido recibido con amplio descontento en personas que han sido infectadas en nuestro todavía hay fuerzas invisibles influyendo en gran himno eucarístico: palabras que reflejan claramente mucho a los ojos de Jesús si no carístico para predicarle al mundo muchos sectores de nuestra sociedad. La in- país. Todo esto ha sido fuertemente politizado los eventos mundiales, las mismas fuerzas que Cantemos al amor de los amores, este aspecto de la Eucaristía como lo guardas para ti mismo, si lo ar- tu Presencia Real al proclamar a a través de las redes sociales, debido en parte justicia racial debe ser reconocida antes de que cantemos al Señor... amor... riesgas. También tú, arriesga. Y no través de mi vida mi amor por ti y al hecho de que este es un año electoral cuyo influyen en los corazones humanos. pueda solucionada. Sin embargo, el eslogan Dios está aquí..., “Lo que tenemos da fruto si lo estás solo: tienes la Eucaristía, el por los demás. Es por eso que me resultado probablemente tendrá consecuencias Podemos ser parte de la victoria final de Cris- ha llegado a significar mucho más de lo que venid, adoradores, damos, esto es lo que Jesús quiere Pan del camino, el Pan de Jesús. alimentas a mí y a millones más de gran alcance para el país y el mundo en que to al reconocer nuestros propios pecados, arre- obviamente dice: que las vidas de las personas adoremos a Cristo Redentor… decirnos; y no importa si es poco También esta tarde nos nutrire- con tu infinito amor. Amén.” negras importan. Algunas personas asociadas vivimos. pentirnos y humillarnos ante Dios. La oración, con el movimiento y la organización abogan por No hay duda de que existen factores sociales, la penitencia, la adoración, los sacramentos posturas que se oponen fuertemente a nuestra económicos, científicos, éticos y políticos que y la limosna son herramientas poderosas que fe católica. deben sopesarse y tenerse en cuenta al abordar cada uno de nosotros debe emplear. Podemos Desafortunadamente, las protestas pacíficas estos desafíos. Sin embargo, para las personas también mirar a los santos, ya que ellos han continuado de la página 12 que Oklahoma y el resto del país pueda salir de vidas. No importa la circunstancia, Él está con después de la muerte de George Floyd se han de fe, hay todavía más. salido victoriosos en su lucha contra del peca- esta crisis lo más pronto posible. nosotros. Siguen en mis oraciones mientras vuelto violentas en algunos casos y la ira ardi- Nuestra fe nos permite ver más allá de las do, especialmente a María, cuya humildad es el Les agradezco su cooperación y paciencia Siguiendo estas normas cuidadosamente po- trabajamos para mantener seguras a nuestras ente se convirtió en un estallido sostenido en apariencias hacia realidades más profundas. antídoto perfecto contra el orgullo de Satanás. mientras implementamos estas medidas para dremos seguir celebrando la Santa Misa públi- comunidades parroquiales. reducir el riesgo de contagios. Es a fin de cuen- camente y recibiendo las gracias necesarias a tas un acto de caridad que promueve la salud través de la Sagrada Comunión. Sinceramente en Cristo, y el bienestar de los que nos rodean, y ayuda a Jesús prometió que el Padre enviaría su propio Espíritu para guiar- nos, dirigirnos y prote- Carta del Arzobispo Coakley a los fieles sobre el gernos en la tribulación. El don del Espíritu Santo nos requisito de máscara temporal garantiza la presencia con- Reverendísimo Paul S. Coakley tinua de Dios en nuestras Arzobispo de Oklahoma City

Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo, un ministerio en la parroquia, usen máscaras tinúen implementando esas normas con ren- (o cubiertas plásticas) mientras sirven en mi- ovada diligencia. Pido que todos hagan lo mis- Desde principios de junio, el número de sas, eventos parroquiales, reuniones y en las mo y las sigan con atención, especialmente la casos de COVID-19 en Oklahoma ha ido cre- oficinas parroquiales a partir del 11 de julio, y importancia del distanciamiento social y el uso ciendo rápidamente, afectando a nuestras hasta nuevo aviso. Esta decisión aplica a todas de desinfectante de manos de manera regular. familias, amigos y varios sacerdotes, algunos las personas mayores de 6 años. El uso de más- Si nos enteramos que un miembro del per- de ellos incluso han tenido que ser hospitaliza- caras ya es obligatorio para todo el personal sonal de la parroquia ha estado expuesto al dos. Este aumento en el número de casos ha del Centro Pastoral Católico y durante la misa virus y resulta infectado, incluyendo a sacer- provocado que autoridades civiles y de salud diaria en la capilla de San Francisco de Sales. dotes, tomamos varias medidas. El párroco establezcan medidas adicionales de protección Es importante que recordemos que esta pre- debe informar a sus feligreses de la enfermedad para disminuir el número de contagios durante caución es temporal. Seguiremos monitoreando de manera inmediata. Se debe comunicar el el verano. Gracias a Dios, la mayoría de nues- la crisis de salud y haremos los cambios nece- riesgo de infección por posible contagio a per- tros casos no han sido severos ni han resultado sarios de manera adecuada. Tomen en cuenta sonas expuestas, aun cuando no existan aun en pérdida de vidas. Doy gracias al Señor por que las normas establecidas en mayo siguen en resultados positivos. Si el resultado del exam- ello. Para seguir en la misma ruta y manten- vigencia, así como sigue en vigencia la dispen- en es positivo, el párroco o persona infectada er a nuestros feligreses y sacerdotes seguros, sa general de la obligación de asistir a misa debe pasar 14 días en cuarentena y, de ser debemos mantenernos vigilantes en nuestros dominical. Si no se sienten cómodos asistiendo necesario, incluso cerrar las oficinas parroqui- esfuerzos para disminuir el propagamiento del a misa en persona, les recomiendo participar ales y suspender las misas publicas. Le pido a COVID-19 en nuestras parroquias. en la misa de manera virtual. todos los feligreses que no asistan a misa o a ningún otro evento parroquial si no se sienten Con ello en mente, y después de diálogo y Las normas arquidiocesanas se encuentran bien o experimentan síntomas relacionados con oración, he decidido requerir que todos los sac- disponibles en inglés y español en la pagina COVID-19. erdotes, diáconos, feligreses, personal parroqui- web de la arquidiócesis (archokc.org/mass). Le al, voluntarios y cualquier persona que ejerce he pedido también a los párrocos que con- continúa en la página 13 14 August 2, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic August 2, 2020 15 Calendar Briefs This calendar only covers the two weeks between issue dates and may not reflect all of the calendar items. To see a full calendar, go to www.soonercatholic.org.

Please contact event or meeting ing a Culture of Conversion and August 7 Feast of St. Sixtus II and at (405) 358-3610, ccrpray- 15 Feast of The Assumption of organizers before attending. Discipleship for the Archdiocese Companions. [email protected]. the Blessed Virgin Mary. of Oklahoma City” with the help 2 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordi- Archbishop issues temporary of new study guides in English nary Time. 7 Feast of St. Cajetan. 14 Feast of St. . mask requirement and Spanish. The letter and pas- Until further notice, Archbish- toral plan lay out the vision for 2 Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 7 First Friday Sacred Heart op Coakley issued a mandatory the archdiocese through 2030. p.m., 2453 Wilcox Dr., Nor- Mass at the Catholic Pasto- requirement for face coverings for Find the pastoral letter and study man. Contact Connie Lang, ral Center. Exposition of the all public Masses in the archdio- guides at archokc.org/Vision2030. (405) 249-1041, potato.lang@ Blessed Sacrament 5:30 p.m.; cese. For more information or to reconciliation prior to 7 p.m. the home visit, it came to light gmail.com. read the “Letter to the Faithful,” go Seminarian dinner Are you listening? Mass. Call (405) 721-8944, online to archokc.org/mass. The 2020 Archbishop’s Virtual that the family’s car was out of Feast of St. John Vianney. (405) 528-6252. Dinner for Seminarian Education commission, which left no way 4 By Sally Crowe Nash to get to work. The Vincentians New safe environment training is 7 p.m. Aug. 6, via Zoom. The 8 Feast of St. Dominic. launched event supports the St. John Vian- tackled the car problem first so 4 Daily Mass live-streamed The archdiocese announced a ney Endowment for Seminarian When I turned on Deacon Lar- the family could support itself from St. Francis de Sales Chapel, 11:30 a.m., archokc. 9 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordi- new training program for volun- Education at the Catholic Founda- ry Sousa’s “Make Straight the again. In home visits, Vincen- nary Time. teers, staff members and clergy tion of Oklahoma. Attendees will Way” recently, I was delighted tians often discover people may org/live, Facebook Live and on YouTube. that will be required before working meet the 28 seminarians studying because his program had a dif- have other needs beyond what 9 Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 with minors in the diocese’s Catho- for the archdiocese. Please con- ferent twist that struck a chord they have requested. p.m., 2453 Wilcox Dr., Nor- 5 Feast of the Dedication of the lic churches or schools. The pro- sider a gift to help seminarians with me. Normally, the pro- Offering food assistance man. Contact Connie Lang, Basilica of St. Mary Major. gram launched July 1. Learn more follow their call to the priesthood gram focuses on an Oklahoman has become very popular with (405) 249-1041, potato.lang@ at archokc.org/safe-environment. at archokc.org/dinner. making a difference. His subject agencies and corporations as gmail.com. was Kelly Deaver, a parishioner the COVID-19 pandemic has 6 The Transfiguration of the Lord. Shrine webcam Evening of Inquiry at Saint Mark in Norman. The gripped our nation. The addi- 10 Feast of St. Lawrence. A new live webcam allows view- Christ the King Catholic Church interview, however, centered tional hope and encouragement Luncheons4Life, 11:30 a.m. ers to watch construction of the will have an Evening of Inquiry on Kelly’s participation in the offered by SVdP speaks to our 6 11 Feast of St. Clare. Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine! Watch into the RCIA - the Rite of Chris- Society of Saint Vincent de Catholic understanding of our Embassy Suites by Hilton, at archokc.org/shrinewebcam. tian Initiation of Adults at 6:30 Paul, a Catholic, international relationship to God and our 741 N. Philip Ave. in Okla- 11 Daily Mass live-streamed p.m. Aug. 16, in the Parish Center charity, operated by lay people human craving to be nourished homa City. RSVP toRespect- from St. Francis de Sales Rother documentary, Atrium, 8005 Dorset Dr. in Okla- in conferences often defined by by prayer. It is not unusual for [email protected]. Chapel, 11:30 a.m., archokc. beatification available on DVD homa City. RCIA is the process of parish boundaries. Since I also Vincentians to pray with those org/live, Facebook Live and The DVD set of the Beatification learning more about the Catholic am a member, I listened closely they visit. They also pray for 6 Archbishop’s virtual dinner on YouTube. to learn more about the society Mass of Bl. Stanley Rother and the faith and people discerning wheth- them during society meetings. for Seminarian education, 7 official Emmy-nominated docu- er they are called to the Church. and a fellow “Vincentian.” Prayer in SVdP is as import- p.m., via Zoom. Support sem- 12 Feast of St. Jane Frances de mentary, “An Ordinary Martyr,” are Contact Jenni Butch, director of Although SVdP Society is ant as the food delivered or inarian education at archokc. Chantal. available at the Bl. Stanley Rother discipleship and evangelization, at close to 200 years old, its the utility bill paid. I had this org/dinner. Book Store, 7501 Northwest Ex- (405) 242-4522, [email protected]. principles or “rules” make it illustrated for me personally, 13 Feast of Sts. Pontian and pressway, online at rotherstore.com RCIA classes will be at 7 p.m. on relevant today. Kelly Deaver not too long ago. I called the gas 6 Charismatic Catholic prayer Hippolytus. or call (405) 721-5651, Ext. 114. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 8. Child- emphasized that the society is company to resolve an overdue meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic care available. Catholic, but “absolutely, you Pastoral Center. Contact bill for a single mother who 13 Charismatic Catholic prayer Online Mass Tuesdays do not have to be Catholic to Elaine at (405) 358-3610, had been laid off during the meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic Pas- Join Archbishop Coakley and Gospel of Life School receive assistance.” According [email protected]. virus spread. The gas company toral Center. Contact Elaine priests of the archdiocese for The Gospel of Life Disciples to the SVDPOKC website, “Vin- Pierce Ethical Ad_12x8 2-20.qxp_Layout 1 2/20/20 3:16 PM Page 1 online daily Mass at 11:30 a.m. present “Dedicate Yourself to centians visit people in their representative thanked me for every Tuesday from the St. Fran- Discipleship: Encounter Christ home and offer help, hope and helping this woman. I respond- ed that we prayed for the people cis de Sales Chapel at the Cath- through prayer, study, community encouragement. ... Vincentians Ranked the #1 Knights of Columbus olic Pastoral Center. Mass will be and service.” The fall session is work to see Christ in everyone;” we help. “Would you pray for live-streamed at archokc.org/live, September-December. Contact Jim just as they are; no matter the me, too?” she asked. Agency in the Order in YouTube and on Facebook Live. Armour at (405) 278-6659, jim@ circumstance. … (They) bring By now, many people have 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2019. gospeloflifedisciples.org. the love of God to those who are spent their stimulus checks and Mass information in need.” tax refunds, and the pandem- Find procedures and a timeline Day of Reflection In her interview, Kelly said ic continues. There are many for resuming public Mass in Okla- A Day of Reflection: “A Deeper home visits are so much more situations that spiral out of our homa in English and Spanish, a Encounter with Christ from the than strangers handing some- control into negativity and cha- Trey Welker Chad McAuliff Bobby Stevens Troy Snow Devon Soukup Lance Dufour list of frequently asked questions Gospel of John” with Fr. Sean one a check. Her conference os. You can make a positive im- Assistant General Agent MDRT, SKC SKC 918-798-0012 MDRT, SKC 918-550-0886 and a video message from Arch- O’Brien will be 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Norman got a call for rent pact by volunteering with SVdP. MDRT, SKC 918-284-0685 405-534-0397 [email protected] 405-505-6030 [email protected] bishop Coakley at archokc.org/ Sept. 12, at St. Gregory’s Abbey in or utility assistance. During Learn more at svdpokc.org. 405-850-4092 chad.mcauliff@kofc.org [email protected] Councils: 775, 1677, [email protected] Councils: 962, 1302, mass. Shawnee. Early bird discount $30; [email protected] Councils: 1104, 4721, 6606, Councils: 1018, 3556, 7392, 10388, Councils: 767, 3101, 3167, 4519, 4804, 7395, Councils: 3220, 10822, 9668, 9737, 13828 4598, 5160, 5354, 11194, 11633, 11959, 5440, 5759, 6478, 8433, 11734, 14220, $35 at the door, includes lunch. 12669 9901, 12108, 16048, 13313, 15834 8633, 14744 14248, 14448, 15785 COVID-19 information, online Contact (405) 878-5656, retreats@ 16214, 16367 Mass list monksok.org. Find a list of online daily and Sunday Masses, prayers, an act 40 Days for Life of spiritual communion and other The next 40 Days for Life cam- resources related to the quaran- paign is Sept. 23 - Nov. 1. For the tines and coronavirus at archokc. Norman campaign, contact Connie org/health. Lang, (405) 249-1041, jlang9@cox. Kevin Pierce net. Regional Agency Executive Consultant Dalby Robert Blakely Mike Maggio Max Yardley This could be you! Career opportunities Support your parish 405-638-1274 405-243-8324 405-697-8820 405-570-2179 General Agent available. With public Masses not at full ca- Scotch & Cigars SKC [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] pacity yet, parishes and priests still Join Archbishop Coakley, David Councils: 965, 1287, Councils: 1038, 1044, Councils: 916, 949, 1053, Councils: 4601, 6477, Office: 877-707-0752 2604, 4889, 5168, 1533, 1537, 2974, 3113, 1903, 3336, 4026, 4042, 8204, 12518, 12605 need financial support from parish- Niles and Minihan of the Cell: 405-514-7660 8523, 9900, 11648, 3309, 9334, 13366 5266, 5396, 9333, 9583, ioners. Find online giving links and Catholic Man Show from 6 p.m. – [email protected] 11909, 12819, 12382 11135, 11237, 14106 mailing addresses for your parish 8:30 p.m. Oct. 2 for a fun evening at archokc.org/parishgiving. of food, drinks and fellowship ben- efiting Oklahoma Catholic Radio. Study guides available! Visit okcr.org/scotch. 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Hope alive in meeting for in-person services, which means Equal Ex- change’s sales in the Interfaith The Stanley Rother Society program are down by 38,000 pounds compared to this time last year. This loss of volume has PONCA CITY – The Stanley Rother Society at Saint Mary Catholic Church, and members of the Rother a real impact on Equal Ex- Mary Catholic Church in Ponca City is the parish Society met with the young woman to give her the change and farmer partners. outreach to people in need in Ponca City and sur- truck, which was blessed by Father Boazman. Interfaith sales could be down rounding areas. Parishioners support the society with The Stanley Rother Society was created under the by more than 80,000 pounds prayers, donations and their time serving people who guidance of Father Kevin Ratterman in 2011, when by the year’s end. That’s why lack resources to he was pas- help is sought. If someone meet daily needs. tor at Saint usually coordinates a sale at Seven members Mary Catholic a place of worship, he or she plan a budget Church. Since could think about starting a each week and inception, buying club. listen to the needs assistance to If a buying club isn’t possi- of people in the people in need ble for a place of worship, peo- community. has been given ple can order wholesale cases Recently, an in many forms, directly from Equal Exchange unusual donation including util- by calling Customer Service of a pickup truck ity bill subsi- at (774) 776-7366 or visit the was given to the webstore at shop.equalex- dies, gasoline, society. The same change.coop. prescriptions, week, a young This is a difficult time for rent money, woman met with everyone in the United States, temporary the Rother group but a shortfall of 80,000 motel rooms and told of her pounds will be significant for and shelter, need for a vehicle. small-scale farmers and their The woman was transportation families during this especially disabled at birth to shelters and difficult time. and on disability bus depots, assistance. After groceries, pay- leading a life of Fr. Zak Boazman, associate pastor at Saint Mary Catholic Church, and ing for a driv- members of The Stanley Rother Society met with a young woman to give her a er’s license and self-destruction pickup truck. Photo provided. that led to serv- prayers. ing a few years The group in prison, she aligns itself had stopped the destructive activity and purchased with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklaho- a mobile home. She needed a vehicle to continue her ma City, which assists the society when an individ- schooling, keep doctor and parole appointments, and ual’s financial needs are more than the church can for survival. Miraculously, the recently donated pick- help with. The society also works with Grand Lake up truck met her needs perfectly. Mental Health services. For more information, call Father Zak Boazman, associate pastor at Saint (580) 765-7794.

continued from page 1 mastered. Initial assessments will be adminis- instruction and extended breaks are other pos- tered within the first two weeks of returning to sibilities for maintaining as much continuity as The Catholic Schools Office has been working school. possible in the event of another disruption. diligently to anticipate the needs of students “We want to serve these kids the best way Floyd explained that plans for asynchronous and staff while orchestrating a blueprint for possible,” she said. and synchronous learning opportunities also a safe return to the classroom on Aug. 12. Each Catholic school will utilize the guide- are in place for students who become ill or are Guidelines for school continuity have been es- lines provided by the CSO to implement their quarantined at home. For those who cannot tablished and implemented. own individual procedures for returning to the return to school because they or someone in Administrators, educators and staff have classroom. Curriculum delivery options, health their family is immunocompromised, the arch- been working together to prepare for a year full and safety protocols, communication plans and diocese is working to provide an alternative to of unknowns. Providing for school continuity to calendar changes will all be determined at the the in-person option. Emphasis will be placed “go make disciples” will challenge all students, site level. on meeting the needs of every student in the faculty, staff and parents as they navigate new The only exception is the requirement for face archdiocese. coverings. With the goal for Catho- Allowing each site to create its own plan for lic schools to be able to return and returning to the classroom has given adminis- offer as much in-person instruction trators the opportunity to include input from as possible, all schools will require their school advisory councils as part of the face coverings for all faculty, staff decision-making process. Other factors, includ- and students in first through 12th ing school culture, students needs and parent grades. Inside the classroom, small support, also were taken into consideration. mask breaks will be allowed, partic- Alice Newman, principal at Holy Trinity Cath- ularly for students in first through olic School in Okarche, explained how benefi- fourth grades, when students are cial the return to in-person learning will be to protocols and procedures to keep everyone safe working independently and following social students as well as teachers. as they continue in the tradition of Catholic distancing measures. “Kids need interaction to develop socially,” education. While the intent is for students to return to she said. “Teachers need interaction as well.” “The whole goal of coming back is to educate the classroom, alternative instruction plans Each school will have a designated COVID-19 our kids,” said Catholic Schools Superinten- are in place and ready to be implemented in point person who will facilitate communication, dent Diane Floyd, Ph.D. the event of another school closure or the need help ensure adherence to health and safety pro- She said teachers and administrators have to reduce capacity in the buildings. In-person cedures, and assist students and parents with taken an “inventory” of what they were able learning could potentially shift to one or two any issues that arise as a result of the situation. to accomplish with their students during the days per week. Find more information on Catholic schools at distance learning process this past spring. The Full days could be reduced to half, with some archokc.org/schools. first step upon returning to in-class instruction students attending in the morning, others in Sally Linhart is a freelance writer for the Soon- will be to evaluate the skills each student has the afternoon. Alternating weeks of in-person er Catholic.