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Archbishop Paul S. Coakley stands with the seminarians and priests who help direct them in the chapel at the Catholic Pastoral Center in City. (Sooner Catholic Photo/Cara Koenig) Two Dozen Men Walk Journey of Faith as Archdiocese Seminarians

By Fr. William Novak, V.G. St. Meinrad, Ind., St. John Director of Seminarians Vianney Seminary in Denver, Prayer for Vocations Colo., and the North American God our Father, Over the next few weeks, 23 College in , Italy. Our men from parishes across the college seminarians attend We thank you for calling Archdiocese will begin another Conception Seminary in men and women to serve academic year and I will begin Conception, Mo. in your Son’s Kingdom as a Pastoral Year as they discern a Brian Buettner from St. call to the priesthood. Mark Parish in Norman will be priests, deacons, religious This year we welcome six new ordained a transitional deacon and consecrated persons. seminarians, which include one at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome Send your Holy Spirit from Mexico. Rodrigo Cerna will on Oct. 4, and God willing, a to help us respond study at the Seminario Hispano priest at Our Lady’s Cathedral ¡Regresan las de Santa Maria de Guadalupe on June 29, 2013. generously and in Mexico City. The other new Please pray for these men as courageously to páginas en seminarians include Zak Boazman they continue their formation your call. español! from St. Parish, and for all others who are Kevin Hathaway, also from St. discerning a vocation to the May our community of Vea las Thomas More, John Herrera from priesthood. faith support vocations St. Parish in Norman, If you would like more of sacrificial love in páginas Tomas Sandoval from St. Monica information about the seminary, our youth. 12 y 13 Parish in Edmond, and Vic Luong please contact Father Stephen from Our Lady’s Cathedral. Danny Hamilton, Vocations Director, at We ask this through our Grover from St. Andrew Parish in (405) 721-9351. Lord Jesus Christ, Moore will begin a Pastoral Year who lives and reigns with at St. Charles Borromeo Parish in See photos of each Oklahoma City. you and the Holy Spirit, Our men in theology are seminarian on one God, forever and ever. enrolled in three different semi- Page 4 Amen naries: St. Meinrad Seminary in

On Assumption, Says Mary is Listening to Prayers

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CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS) — Assumed into heaven, Mary is with God and is ready to listen and respond to cries for help, Pope Benedict XVI said. Joining God in heaven, Mary “does not draw away from us, does not go to an unknown galaxy,” but becomes “even closer to each one of us,” the Pope said Aug. 15 during his homily at for the feast of the Assumption. continued on Page 14

The reception of Mary into heaven is depicted in the center section of a rose window at Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Providence, R.I. The feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Mary, Aug. 15, celebrates the belief that Mary was taken body and soul into heaven at the end of her life. (CNS photo/Crosiers) 2 August 26, 2012 Sooner Catholic Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Our Moral Duties as

Catholic Citizens (Part 1) With the general election rapidly approaching, now is laity in public life. He Most Reverend the time for all citizens to prepare to cast our votes in a says, “The direct duty to Paul S. Coakley conscientious and informed manner. It is our right and work for a just ordering of Archbishop of Oklahoma City our responsibility. It is not only a civic but a moral duty. society is proper to the lay Publisher Responsible citizenship is a virtue and participation in faithful.” This duty of the political life is a moral obligation. We Catholics take this laity calls for a serious Archbishop Paul S. Coakley Ray Dyer responsibility very seriously, or at least we ought to. engagement and real Through our various pastoral statements the Catholic participation in public life. Our faith calls for a political Editor bishops of the through the years have engagement, however, that goes beyond sound bytes, repeatedly reaffirmed the Church’s role in public life. We partisan politics and narrow self-interest. Rather, Cara Koenig have emphasized our responsibility to participate in Catholics ought to engage in this process based on Photographer/Special Projects shaping the moral and ethical character of the society in the moral convictions of a well-formed conscience and which we live. We do not do this in a partisan manner. focused on promoting the dignity of every human being, In fact, Catholics may often feel politically disen- the pursuit of the common good and the protection of the Sooner Catholic Newspaper franchised since no political party and few candidates weak and vulnerable. fully share our comprehensive commitment to the full When we Catholics cast our ballots, we ought to be Volume 34, Number 15 range of authentic human goods. These commitments guided by moral convictions rooted in both our faith and begin with the protection of human life and dignity from human reason, not merely by our political affiliation. As 7501 Northwest Expressway conception to natural death. They include the promotion Catholics we ought to work to influence and transform Oklahoma City, OK 73132 and defense of marriage, the preservation of religious the party to which we belong, rather than allow the (405) 721-1810 Fax: (405) 721-5210 liberty and the rights of conscience, as well as a host of party to influence us in such a way that we ignore e-mail: [email protected] other goods such as health care, a just economy and fundamental moral truths, such as the right to life, the Mailing Address: P.O. Box 32180 many concerns that bear directly upon human flourish- nature of marriage or the dignity of the poor and the ing and the common good. immigrant. Oklahoma City, OK 73123 The clergy and laity have important complementary Faith and reason are the sources of our moral roles in public life. As bishops and priests, it is our duty principles. Faith is never incompatible with human Visit us online through the reason. Rather, it expands the horizons of reason. Our to hand on the Church’s moral and social teaching. It Archdiocesan Web Page at is neither our role nor our intention to tell Catholics Catholic faith, as revealed through the Word of God and www.archokc.org how to vote regarding a particular candidate or office. interpreted by the teaching authority of the Church, Rather, it is our responsibility as teachers of the faith to gives us a clear vision of what is true and good for each assist Catholics in properly forming their consciences so person, for the family and for society. It is the vision that The Sooner Catholic (USPS 066-910) is that they may cast their votes in light of fundamental Christ our Teacher has revealed to be in accord with published biweekly except for once in July moral principles rooted in the truth as discerned our human nature and destiny as men and women and twice in December by the Archdiocese through reason and enlightened by Catholic faith. created in the image and likeness of God, redeemed by of Oklahoma City. Pope Benedict XVI writes in his encyclical letter, Deus Christ and endowed by God with dignity, rights and Caritas Est, concerning the specific responsibility of the responsibilities. (To be continued). The newspaper is not responsible for Seminary Burse Donations unsolicited material. Copyright © 2012 Sooner Catholic A $200 donation was made to the A $100 donation was made to the A $100 donation was made to the Father Joseph Beltran Father Joseph Beltran Father Kirk Larkin Seminary Subscription rate: $20 per year for all Seminary Burse by Seminary Burse in memory of Burse by Mrs. Mary Durham and Holy Cross Parish in Madill. Jerry Cebulski. George Durham Jr. who are not members of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. A $450 donation was made to the A $200 donation was made to the Periodical postage paid at Oklahoma Father Joseph Beltran Father Stanley Rother Seminary A $50 donation was made to the City, OK 73125. Seminary Burse by Our Lady’s Burse in memory of Mr. Fred Bird, Father Kirk Larkin Seminary POSTMASTER: Send address changes Cathedral Parish. from a friend of Burse by Lorene C. Buettner. to the Sooner Catholic, P.O. Box Father Stephen Bird. 32180, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. A $200 donation was made to the Father Joseph Beltran A $300 donation was made to the A $100 donation was made to the Seminary Burse by Father Stanley Rother Seminary Father Kirk Larkin Seminary St. Andrew Dung-Lac Parish. Burse by Our Lady’s Burse in memory of Cathedral Parish. John St. Martin, A $300 donation was made to the Father Jack Feehily’s brother. Father Joseph Beltran A $50 donation was made to the Seminary Burse by Our Lady’s Father Stanley Rother Seminary Cathedral Parish. Burse by an A $300 donation was made to the anonymous donor. Father James Kastner Seminary A $150 donation was made to the Burse by The Sooner Catholic is Father Joseph Beltran A $100 donation was made to the Adele E. Crump in celebration supported through the Seminary Burse by Father Kirk Larkin Seminary and memory of her brother’s, Archdiocesan Development Fund. St. James Parish, OKC. Burse by an anonymous donor. (Father Kastner) birthday Aug. 9.

Seminary Burse Totals (as of 7/31/2012) Father Joseph Beltran Father Bernard J. Havlik Father Clement E. Pribil $104,625 $51,710 $8,351

Father Stephen Bird Father James A. Kastner Father Stanley Rother $11,200 $11,120 $212,903

Father Denis Blackledge Father Kirk Larkin Archbishop $8,337 $5,200 $185,970

Father Wade Darnall Bishop Stephen A. Leven Father John Scheller $10,545 $65,739 $10,000

Father Larry Gatlin Father John A. Petuskey Father Gerald Ucker $10,000 $11,850 $10,198 Sooner Catholic August 26, 2012 3 Father Burger’s Death Recalls Life of Service Reverend Joseph William Burger, 91, died peacefully on Aug. 21, 2012, after devoting more than 50 years actively ministering to the people of western Oklahoma. Father Burger was born July 2, 1921, in New Hamburg, Mo., to Henry A. and Anna (Jelan) Burger. Father Burger and his four older brothers and sisters grew up in Cape Girardeau, Mo., where he attended Catholic schools under the auspices of the Sisters of Notre Dame, graduating in 1939 from Mary High School. His education was interrupted by World War II and his service in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific. Following his discharge in 1945, Father Burger enrolled at Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Reverend Joseph William Burger later transferred to the Art where he served until his retire- Institute of Chicago. After ment in 2001. attending Maryknoll Seminary, Father Burger credited his Maryknoll, Md., for two years, dedication to his vocation to the Most Reverend Eugene J. prayer. During his assignment McGuinness accepted Father at Mangum, he served as Burger for the Diocese of Archdiocesan Director of the Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Father Sacred Heart of Jesus, Burger completed his seminary Apostleship of Prayer. He also training at , served as Archdiocesan Director , , and was of the Catholic Rural Life. In ordained on Dec. 21, 1954, at 1991 he received the Las Casas Pope Benedict XVI delivers the Angelus prayer from a window at the papal summer the Cathedral of Our Lady of Award in Canton, Okla., in residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Aug. 15. (CNS photo/Giampiero Sposito, Reuters) Perpetual Help, Oklahoma City. recognition of his advocacy for Father Burger’s first assign- the Cheyenne and Arapaho ment was to Church, people. In 2009, his brother Pope: Everything in Life Calls Woodward, and its missions, priests honored him with the where he began his lifelong study Father Stanley Rother Faithful People to a Relationship with God of Spanish. Future assignments Shepherd Award, which is took him to Church, sponsored by the Archdiocesan By Cindy Wooden that they were made for eternity, Buffalo, Sacred Heart Church, Presbyteral Council. Catholic News Service he wrote. Mangum, and its mission, Our Father Burger is survived by VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Recognizing God as creator and Lady of Guadalupe Church, many nieces and nephews and his Everything that happens in life, entering into a relationship with Hollis, and Saint Anthony of many friends at Saint Ann whether it first appears good or him “does not hide or diminish, but Padua Church, Okeene, and its Nursing Home and elsewhere. bad, is a reminder that human brilliantly reveals, the greatest and mission, Saint Thomas the A Mass of Christian Burial was beings do not have absolute control supreme dignity of man, who is Apostle Church, Seiling. In 1978, celebrated Saturday, Aug. 25 at over their own destinies but were called to life in order to have a Father Burger began a 10-year the Cathedral of Our Lady of made to be in a relationship with relationship with life itself, with assignment at Saint Peter Church Perpetual Help, 3214 N. Lake God, Pope Benedict XVI wrote. God,” the pope wrote. in Guymon with its missions of Avenue, Oklahoma City. “Each thing, each relationship, Some people ask how it is Church of the Good Shepherd, Interment followed immediately each joy, like each difficulty, finds possible for a finite creature like a Boise City, and Sacred Heart at Resurrection Cemetery, 7500 its ultimate meaning in being an human being to have a real rela- Church, Hooker. His devotion to W. Britton Road, Oklahoma City. occasion for a relationship with the tionship with the infinite God, he Hispanic ministry continued Funeral arrangements were Infinite, the voice of God who said. For Christians, the answer is during his assignment to Saint under the direction of Smith and continually calls us and invites that God assumed a finite form in Joseph Church, Blackwell, and Kernke Funeral Home, 14624 N. us to raise our sights and to Jesus Christ. Saint Joseph Church, Tonkawa, May, Oklahoma City. discover in him the fullness of our “From the Incarnation, the humanity,” the Pope said in a moment in which the Word was message to participants in an made flesh, the unbridgeable annual meeting of the Communion distance between the finite and and Liberation movement. infinite was erased,” Pope Benedict The Aug. 19-25 meeting in Ri- wrote. mini, Italy, was to focus on people’s Also Aug. 19, the Pope recited the relationship with the infinite. Angelus with visitors in the court- In his message, released at the yard of the papal summer villa at Vatican on the meeting’s opening Castel Gandolfo. Commenting on day, Pope Benedict said the natural the day’s Gospel reading, the Pope human yearning for infinity or said that by taking on human form, Annual Young Adult Mass eternity is, at its foundation, Jesus was able to suffer and die for recognition that human beings are the redemption of all humanity. and Cookout Set for Sept. 16 creatures. “We need to accept him with “This word — creature — seems faith, not be scandalized by his OKLAHOMA CITY — The Young at 5 p.m. with the cookout following. to be old-fashioned. People prefer humanity,” the Pope said. Adult Annual Mass and Cookout Youth and young adults — those to think of themselves as self-made Jesus continues giving himself to will be held Sunday, Sept. 16 at the who are out of high school and in and artisans of their own destiny. his followers in the Eucharist, his Catholic Pastoral Center. their 20 and 30s — are invited and Considering the person, a creature body and blood, he said. The annual event, hosted by encouraged to attend. can be uncomfortable because it “Let us rediscover the beauty of Archbishop Paul S. Coakley and the To register, call your local parish implies an essential reference to the sacrament of the Eucharist, Youth and Young Adult Office, has young adult contact or you may something other or better,” he said. which expresses all the humility become a time to gather, reflect contact the Youth and Young Adult In fact, however, whether they and holiness of God: his making and celebrate for youth and young Ministry Office at (405) 721-9220, or believe in God or not, human himself small, a fragment of the adults throughout the area. email Becky at [email protected]. beings have that inkling that they universe to reconcile it completely The day begins at 2:30 with Please register by Sept. 11. Cost are not in complete control and in his love,” the Pope said. registration. Mass will be celebrated for the event is $10. 4 August 26, 2012 Sooner Catholic Archdiocesan Seminarians

Brian Christopher Linh Cristobal Buettner Brashears Bui Deloera Fourth Year Theology Third Year Theology Third Year Theology Third Year Theology Pontifical North American College Pontifical North American College St. Meinrad School of Theology St. Meinrad School of Theology Home parish: St. Mark, Norman Home parish: St. Joseph, Blackwell Home parish: Our Lady’s Cathedral Home parish: St. Charles, OKC

Carson Timothy Daniel Aaron Krittenbrink Ruckel Grover Foshee Third Year Theology Third Year Theology Pastoral Year Second Year Theology St. John Vianney Seminary St. Meinrad School of Theology St. Charles Borromeo Parish St. Meinrad School of Theology Home parish: Sts. Peter and Paul, Home parish: Epiphany, OKC Home parish: St. Andrew, Moore Home parish: Our Lady’s Cathedral Kingfisher

Lance Andrew John Mathew Warren Horn Lewis Thomason Second Year Theology First Year Theology First Year Theology First Year Theology St. Meinrad School of Theology St. John Vianney Seminary St. John Vianney Seminary St. John Vianney Seminary Home parish: Immaculate Home parish: St. John, Edmond Home parish: Our Lady’s Cathedral Home parish: St. John, Yukon Conception, Marlow

Kelly Edwin Zachary Vuong Edwards Nalagan Boazman Luong First Year Theology Second Year Pre-Theology Spirituality Year First Year Pre-Theology St. Meinrad School of Theology St. Meinrad School of Theology St. John Vianney Seminary St. Meinrad School of Theology Home parish: St. Monica’s, Edmond Home parish: St. Eugene, OKC Home parish: St. Thomas More, Home parish: Our Lady’s Cathedral Norman

No Photo Available Rodrigo Arturo Kevin Serna Colby Alexander Hathaway Philosophy Cantillon Kroll College Junior First Year Pre-Theology Seminario Hispano De Santa Maria College Junior Conception Seminary St. Meinrad School of Theology De Guadalupe Conception Seminary Home parish: Parroquia Senoir del Home parish: St. , Home parish: St. Thomas More, Home parish: St. Mary, Ponca City Enid Norman Salitre

Bryan John Tomas McCaffrey Herrera Krug Sandoval College Sophomore College Freshman College Junior Conception Seminary College Sophomore Conception Seminary Conception Seminary Home parish: St. Joseph’s, Norman Conception Seminary Home parish: St. Monica, Edmond Home parish: St. Mark, Norman Home parish: St. Monica, Edmond Sooner Catholic August 26, 2012 5 Parish to Host Carnival SHAWNEE — St. Benedict’s The event starts at 8 a.m. and a , 632 N. Kickapoo, carnival runs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. will host the “biggest garage sale Take Exit 185 off I-40 and go south in town” on Oct. 6. The day will two miles, our church is on your include baked goods and a pancake right. Mass will be celebrated at 8 breakfast. a.m. and 5 p.m.

New Poverty USA Website Offers Statistics, Resources to Catholics WASHINGTON — Catholics can welcome comments regarding the learn about the state of poverty in new site or suggestions for future the United States and concrete ways feature articles or guest editorials.” they can make a difference at a new Comments and suggestions may website from the the U.S. Conference be sent to the Justice, Peace and of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). The Human Development main email. Russian Orthodox Kirill and Polish Archbishop Jozef Michalik, president of site, www.povertyusa.org, was Those wishing to receive additional the Catholic Bishops Conference of Poland, sign a joint message of reconciliation during a ceremony at Royal Castle in Warsaw Aug. 17. The message urged Poles and Russians launched Aug. 15 and offers tools resources on a regular basis can sign to set aside centuries of anger and prejudice and work together to maintain their and resources to spread the word up for the email newsletter, Notes for countries’ Christian identities. (CNS photo/Kacper Pempel, Reuters) about poverty in America. Resources Neighbors. include an interactive poverty map CCHD is the domestic anti- with state and county level poverty poverty program of the USCCB and Russian Orthodox, Polish Catholic statistics, a Poverty Tour video works to break the cycle of poverty which gives viewers a sense of what by helping low-income people Leaders Send Reconciliation Message it is like to live at the federal poverty participate in decisions that By Catholic News Service the message signed by Patriarch line, videos and links to Poverty- affect their lives, families and Kirill of Moscow and Archbishop Jozef USA’s social media sites, including communities. It has a comple- WARSAW, Poland (CNS) — The Michalik of Przemysl, president of the www.facebook.com/ povertyusa. mentary mission of educating on head of the Russian Orthodox Church Polish bishops’ conference. The website, which is an initiative poverty and its causes. This dual and the president of the Polish The signing ceremony was broad- of the Catholic Campaign for pastoral strategy of education for Catholic Bishops Conference signed a cast live on Polish television. Human Development (CCHD) and justice and helping people who are joint message Aug. 17 urging Poles Polish Catholic and Russian USCCB’s Department of Justice, poor speak and act for themselves and Russians to set aside centuries Orthodox officials had been preparing Peace and Human Development, will reflects the mandate of the of anger and prejudice and work the statement for more than two feature selected news stories related Scriptures and the principles of together to maintain their countries’ years in an effort to overcome to the state of poverty in the United Catholic social teaching. Christian identities. historical grudges between the two States. Also, on the county-level view CCHD is made possible by the The signing of the reconciliation nations and long-standing tensions of poverty statistics, visitors will be generous support of Catholics in the “Message to the Nations of Poland between the faithful of the Russian able to find examples of local United States, especially through an and Russia” was the key moment of Orthodox Church and the Polish organizations working to alleviate annual parish collection. CCHD’s the first-ever visit of a Russian Catholic Church. poverty in their communities. grants to local anti-poverty efforts Orthodox patriarch to modern Poland. A long history of battles over terri- “We are committed to providing are screened, awarded and moni- “We enter a path of honest dialogue tory became more complicated during educational content related to tored in close partnership with local in the hope that it will heal the World War II when Poland was in- poverty as well as hopeful examples Catholic dioceses. CCHD grants to wounds of the past, facilitate our vaded by both Germany and Russia. of what we can do to make the state groups in a local community require overcoming mutual prejudice and After the war, Poland came under the of poverty better,” said Ralph Mc- the explicit approval of the bishop of misunderstanding and strengthen us Cloud, CCHD national director. “We that diocese. in our pursuit of reconciliation,” said continued on Page 10 The Church, Unions and Changing Times The defense of nascent trade and the positions politicians, seeking electoral like other parts of society, has unionism in late-19th-century the Church’s support, are at least as much at responsibilities to the common America is a bright chapter in the leaders habitually fault); and public-sector unions good. No one will begrudge a union history of the Catholic Church in take on specific tend to diminish the quality of the right to defend its own, that’s the United States. When a nervous issues. Similarly, public services (by making it more why it exists. But when unions Vatican was prepared to write off the social doctrine difficult to apply the “good govern- defend only their own, to the trade unions as the kind of “secret must take account ment” standards American trade detriment of the rest of society (and societies” the Church had long of the changing unionism once supported). in a prime American case, the opposed, Cardinal James Gibbons realities of By George To which cautions might be detriment of poor, inner-city of Baltimore defended the Knights American trade Weigel added — the self-interest of public- children), something is wrong. of Labor in Rome and forestalled a unionism: one of sector unions in expanding govern- Solidarity in Poland was a move- Vatican condemnation of American the most salient of which is that ment (more government = more ment of social, cultural, moral and unions — an accomplishment that the majority of union members now jobs; more government jobs = more political renewal. It would be hard helped the Church retain the belong to public-sector workers members of AFSCME, NEA and to say that about the American loyalty of working class people. unions, not unions in the private other public sector mega-unions); Federation of State, County and Gibbons’s defense of the Knights sector. Most unionized American the resistance of union-organized Municipal Employees or the of Labor may or may not have had workers today are government government workers to change National Education Association, much influence on Pope Leo XIII’s workers. (does any serious student of just as it is impossible to draw an endorsement of labor-organizing The very idea of public-sector American elementary and second- analogy between 21st-century in the 1891 encyclical, Rerum workers unions was resisted by ary education doubt that the im- AFSCME or NEA members and the Novarum, but it set a pattern of such stalwart liberals as Franklin mense and humanly tragic failures union members of the pre-’60s Catholic support for trade unionism D. Roosevelt and AFL-CIO of America’s K-12 public schools AFL-CIO (much less the Knights of that continued in the United States president George Meany. Now that have something to do with unions’ Labor in their sweatshops). Appeals for a century. That support seemed public-sector unions are a large resistance to performance to the Solidarity experience, or to vindicated anew when the “in- part of the American landscape, standards for teachers?); the “tradition,” as a Catholic reason for dependent self-governing trade some of the theoretical concerns capacity of public-sector unions and uncritically endorsing public-sector union” Solidarity played a crucial that were debated before govern- their political allies to hold hostage unions’ demands is not readily role in the collapse of European ment workers became unionized the normal processes of democracy squared with either reality or communism in the 1980s. are no longer simply theoretical. (see “Wisconsin”); and the ways in Catholic social doctrine. But times and social realities Social scientists typically raise which public-sector unions’ George Weigel is a Distinguished change. The developing social three cautions about the distinctive demands for ever-higher wages and Senior Fellow of the Ethics and doctrine of the Church has had to character of public-sector workers benefits distort public finance and Public Policy Center in Washington, take account of new economic, unions: public-sector unions can drain resources from other areas D.C. Weigel’s column is distributed demographic and fiscal realities — distort labor markets by politiciz- where social justice is at stake. by the Denver Catholic Register, and that process has sometimes ing hiring and firing; public-sector The right of workers to organize the official newspaper of the required serious rethinking of the unions tend to put serious pressure is a settled matter in Catholic Archdiocese of Denver. Phone: 303- Church’s approach to public policy on public finances (for which weak social doctrine. But organized labor, 715-3215. 6 August 26, 2012 Sooner Catholic Retrouvaille to begin Sept. 7-9

Retrouvaille is a program designed to provide help and support to married couples who are undergoing difficulties in their relationships. The program has also been proven to be helpful to couples who Retrouvaille are separated Program: or divorced. Catholic Foundation Program to While the Designed to help Retrouvaille married couples program is in addressing Hold Fall Estate Planning Course Catholic in both relationship origin and ori- difficulties, The Catholic Foundation is presenting a family limited partnerships, limited liability entation, it is this year’s Continuing Education Program again this fall with companies and other techniques to transfer wealth open to couples confidential an Estate Planning 2012 Course. The program has at significantly reduced transfer tax costs; and of other faiths. program been scheduled from 8 a.m. until noon on Oct. 26, counseling on the appropriate uses of family offices. The main will begin 2012, to be held at the Catholic Pastoral Conference Fox also lectures annually around the country at emphasis of Sept. 7-9 in Center. numerous seminars on a variety of estate planning the program Tulsa. The course is presented in support of the and trust administration topics for banks, bar is on the foundation’s ongoing mission to procure and build associations and other organizations, including the communica- endowment funds while serving as a permanent University of Miami Heckerling Estate Planning tion between organization for managing and administering funds Institute and the Notre Dame Estate Planning husband and wife. It gives couples given to the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City for the Institute. the opportunity to both rediscover advancement and expansion of the Catholic Church Course topics include: each other and to examine their in central and western Oklahoma. The course is ‹Recent Developments in the Estate, Gift, lives together in a new and open to the general public but is geared toward Generation-Skipping Tax and Fiduciary Income Tax positive way. attorneys, accountants, financial planners and trust Fields Retrouvaille begins with a officers. Cost for this course is $50 in advance and ‹Tax and Non-Tax Issues in Closely Held weekend session, which is then $75 at the door. You can register online by clicking Business Succession Planning followed by six follow-up sessions. the Register Now Button below. ‹Asset Protection Planning — Fifteen Years After During the weekend a series of Our presenting program sponsor is Bank of Alaska and Delaware Permitted Self-Settled Asset informal talks are given by a team Oklahoma. The Private Bank at Bank of Oklahoma Protection Trusts of three couples and a priest. provides individuals and families with comprehen- ‹The Top Ten Ethical Challenges Facing Estate Participating couples in the sive trust and estate administration, investment, Planners. Retrouvaille program are not financial planning and banking services through a This continuing education course has been asked to share their problems highly experienced staff that works closely with approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal with anyone else. There are no their clients and their client’s advisers. Education Commission of Oklahoma for a maximum group dynamics or any type of We are excited to announce that Charles D. “Skip” of 4.00 credit hours, of which 1.00 hour is credit group discussions. Fox IV of Charlottesville, Va., is the presenter of this covering professional responsibility, legal ethics For information about this year’s program. Fox is a partner with the law firm of or legal malpractice prevention. This course has year’s Retrouvaille program, McGuireWoods LLC, a law firm of approximately 900 also been submitted to the Certified Financial which is scheduled to begin the attorneys in 19 locations worldwide. Planners Board for 4.00 credit hours of Continuing weekend of Sept. 7-9 in Tulsa, call Fox’s extensive experience includes estate Education. 918-695-7010, or go to planning and administration, and charitable For more information, please contact the Catholic www.helpourmarriage.com. organizations. He works with clients regarding Foundation at (405) 721-4115, or email mmills@- All inquiries about the planning for families with closely held businesses, archokc.org. Retrouvaille program are kept including ownership succession issues; the use of To register online, please go to www.cfook.org. confidential.

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For more information on Planned Giving, contact: The Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma, Inc. P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 (405)721-4115 „ www.cfook.org „ [email protected] Please Remember the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City in Your Estate Plans Sooner Catholic August 26, 2012 7 Tyler Success Story Begins with Family

By Greg Horton The company now also owns For the Sooner Catholic affiliate KUOK-TV; two Class-A stations in Oklahoma City OKLAHOMA CITY — One day affiliated with Univision and after Oklahoma City-based Estrella TV; and a Univision- Tyler Media became the largest affiliated Class-A station in the privately held media company in Tulsa, Okla., market.” the United States, co-owner Tony Tony Tyler was also instru- Tyler wanted to talk about one mental in bringing Oklahoma thing: his parents. Catholic Broadcasting to KTLR “I am who I am today because of AM 890. Programming includes my parents,” Tyler said. “This the popular Kresta in the story is really about their in- Afternoon, St. Joseph Radio, and fluence in the excellent my life.” “I don’t talk about my ‘living Catholic The my faith. I guess it’s not a Answers Tylers Live. moved to conscious thing. My parents Tony Tyler Oklahoma raised us to do the things and his City when family now their sons we’re supposed to do, to look attend St. were small. at our lives and ask if we’re Mark’s in Tyler said doing the right things. My Norman. His Archbishop Paul S. Coakley with Oklahoma Catholic Broadcasting’s Jeff Finnell and they wife, Shelley, Deacon Larry Sousa. (Photo/Ray Dyer) wanted a dad taught me that if some- attended private one asks for a favor, I should Sacred Heart, Catholic Radio Ministry Blessed school ask if I can say no. If there is The Mount education and the With Opportunities, Growth for Tony not a good reason to say no, I University of and his should do it. That’s what our Dallas. The By Ray Dyer Catholic Broadcast team. older couple has Sooner Catholic “We figured we missed out,” brother, parents instilled in us.” four children, PRAGUE — Did you hear the one Finnell said. Ty. The Tony Tyler ranging in about the Catholic radio station that They figured wrong. couple were age from 3 was started in Prague, but wound up “Out of the blue we are informed from small to 14. They in Tulsa? we’ve been granted the license to towns — mom from Cyril, dad are or will be attending All , No joke. operate in Prague,” Finnell said. from Okemah. They were except for the oldest, who is Jeff Finnell shakes his head when Apparently the two applications farmers, and as Tony describes already at his parents’ alma he tells how the events unfolded from Stillwater seeking the rights them, “farmers who feared God mater. that have resulted in Oklahoma in Prague were changed and re- but weren’t religious.” The Tylers carry on the Catholic Broadcasting now offering submitted. The second Stillwater The family moved in across the traditions set by their parents. radio signals that cover roughly two- applications did not score as highly, street from a Catholic family who Tony served on the board of thirds of the state. Or, as he likes to thus opening the door for the befriended the young couple. The regents for Oklahoma City put it, a potential listening audience Catholic station. boys were enrolled in St. James, Community College. He still of more than 2 million people. “God has opened so many doors and the family attended there serves on the Catholic Foundation Begun in 2006, Oklahoma for us,” said Finnell, who serves as throughout the boys’ education. of Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma Catholic Broadcasting started in president of the Oklahoma Catholic Both would go on to graduate City Community Foundation and Oklahoma City with an AM station Broadcasting Board. from Mount Saint Mary High the Interstitial Cystitis provided by Tyler Media. The next And God apparently wasn’t School and attend the University Association, a nonprofit health move was to the FM side in finished with the Prague venture. of Dallas, a private Catholic association. Oklahoma City. A couple of years Finnell said connections have been university. “I don’t talk about my ‘living my later a station was established in made that will allow KIOP, the Ralph Tyler originally started faith,’” Tony said. “I guess it’s not Lawton after the FCC granted a station in Prague, to relay its signal the family business in 1965. He a conscious thing. My parents permit to establish a low power FM to two radio outlets, one in Bristow remained in the media business raised us to do the things we’re station there. and the other in Tulsa. This means until 1986. Tony Tyler moved back supposed to do, to look at our lives During this time of growth, instead of reaching the 20,000 or so from Dallas in 1992, and two and ask if we’re doing the right Finnell, Deacon Larry Sousa and the people who live in Prague and the years later, Ralph re-entered the things. others who have given their time, surrounding area, Catholic radio will media business. The company “My dad taught me that if some- talent and treasure to make Catholic now have an audience of several would add outdoor advertising and one asks for a favor, I should ask radio in Oklahoma a reality hundred thousand in the Tulsa area. outdoor signage operations over if I can say no,” Tyler said. “If submitted a proposal to start a low Finnell said the radio ministry the next several years. there is not a good reason to say power station in Prague. has received support from through- The sons purchased the no, I should do it. That’s what our “We really didn’t think much of it,” out the Archdiocese. In Prague, the business from their father in 1995. parents instilled in us.” Finnell said. “It was available, but effort received considerable support Ty serves as president, Tony as On July 15 of this year, Tyler we were told by our attorney that from the Shrine of the Infant Jesus vice president. By 2000, Tyler Media purchased Renda two applications submitted for the of Prague as well as Saint Media had 3,600 advertising Broadcasting’s Oklahoma City Prague area were ahead of ours.” Wenceslaus Parish, Prague, and displays in Oklahoma, and by radio cluster, which was comprised The FCC accepts applications for Saint Michaels’s Parish in Meeker. the mid-2000s, they had started of stations KMGL, KOKC, KOMA these low power FM stations and KIOP will broadcast at 88.3 FM to acquire radio and television and KRXO. The move made Tyler then scores them. Two applications in Prague, while the signal will be stations. the largest, privately held media from Stillwater had scored higher carried on 105.7 FM and 94.9 FM in “My father laid a fabulous company in the United States. than the plan submitted by the Tulsa and Bristow. foundation,” Tony said. “We were “When you look at the able to grow rapidly because of the companies around the country, you work he had done and how he had have to talk about Clear Channel, Catholic Radio Five Days a Week built the company.” CBS, or another large, public KTLR FM 94.1 Media Venture Partners offers a company to find the number of KEOG 88.3 FM Lawton brief summary of the company’s outlets we have,” Ty Tyler said. KTLR 890 AM acquisitions: “Tyler Media bought The Tyler Media family of FM 94.1 Schedule: its first radio station, KEBC-AM companies also continues to Monday - Friday: 1 p.m. - 7 a.m. (now KGHM), in 1965, but exited dominate the outdoor advertising AM 890 Schedule: the broadcast business in 1986. market in the Oklahoma City Monday - Friday: 1 p.m. - until station sign-off at dusk. It returned in 1995 with the area, using the wisdom they Go to purchase of KTLS-FM (which it learned from Ralph: hard work, www.okcatholicbroadcasting.com sold again in 1998) and added its wise investing, generosity, for the current schedule of programs. first TV station, Oklahoma City’s and care for family, parish and Mass broadcast Sunday at noon from Saint Mark's in Norman on 94.1 FM and 890 AM Telemundo affiliate KTUZ in 2004. community. 8 August 26, 2012 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic August 26, 2012 9 The World’s Hunger Pangs Can Be Felt Across the Globe or Right Next Door

By Greg Horton For the Sooner Catholic

OKLAHOMA CITY — St. Charles Borromeo Church hosted the Fighting Hunger in Oklahoma Forum on Saturday, Aug. 11. The event brought together representatives from four organizations, including Catholic Charities of Oklahoma City. The event was sponsored by Bread for the World, a Washington, D.C., based nonprofit organization that utilizes faith communities to combat hunger worldwide. Keaton Andreas, a Duncan native, was the representative from Bread for the World. He told attendees that his mentor’s words inspired him to get into the fight to end hunger. “He told me that he would rather build a fence at the top of a cliff than operate an ambulance at the bottom,” Andreas said. Andreas said that faith communities and people of faith would need to delve more deeply into their empathetic sides if the fight against hunger is to succeed. “We are trying to find a comprehensive way to end hunger,” he said, “and people really need to ask themselves if this is something they can do.” The goal of forums like this is to raise aware- ness and generate advocacy on behalf of the poor and hungry. Andreas spoke favorably of the Catholic Church’s history of social justice, Volunteers distribute St. Anthony's Bread at the gates of the Capuchin monastery in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, especially in reaching out to the poor and Aug. 20. The monks of the Capuchin order distribute around 400 free bags of food donations for people in need every hungry. He also called on attendees to under- day. (CNS photo/Enrique Calvo, Reuters) Rick Swyden hugs a homeless man during his Sunday rounds. (Sooner Catholic file photo) stand the difference between advocacy and charity. effectively implemented.’ His words echo those “That’s the program that used to be called “We have to have both,” he said, “but charity of the USCCB, who call food a fundamental food stamps,” Klinge said. “The cuts would Game Marathon to Help Support Hot Dog Ministry sees ‘the poor’ as a faceless mass to whom we human right,” Klinge said. eliminate $16 billion in benefits. The needs of give away our resources. That giving away is Klinge also discussed the Farm Bill that is those who are hungry, homeless, out of work, or By Rex Hogan graduate of Mount St. Mary High School and a parishioner at St. Joseph’s Old important. Advocacy forces us to ask who they currently held up in Congress. Klinge called on who live in poverty should come first in any For the Sooner Catholic Cathedral. Each Sunday, Swyden and volunteers hand out hot dogs, chips and are, how hard they work, whom they’re support- Catholics to address agriculture through the budget.” OKLAHOMA CITY — Over the years Bishop McGuinness students have bottled water to the less fortunate walking the streets of Oklahoma City. On ing, and it speaks to the leaders of this nation lens of their faith. Attendees also heard from William helped raise funds for the Hot Dogs for the Homeless program. So have the St. Aug. 31, the OCRGS will hold a marathon “gamethon” and play video games on behalf of real people, not a faceless mass.” “Members of the Catholic community can Tabbernee, executive director of the Oklahoma Parish youth group. for 24 straight hours. There is a “donation” button on the OCRGS website Andreas called on attendees to recognize that differ about the specific application of these Conference of Churches, and Rodney Bivens, Now the Oklahoma City-area Retro Gamers Society is joining the fund- where money will be collected for Hot Dogs for the Homeless. the poor and hungry “are worth every bit as critieria,” Klinge said, “but as Catholics, we executive director of the Regional Food Bank of raising effort to assist Hot Dogs for the Homeless. “It takes about $1,500 a month to provide food for the homeless,” Phillips much as we are.” Recognizing that, he said, will share a fundamental concern for human life Oklahoma. After the presentations, panelists The three groups have one person in common — Bishop McGuinness campus said. energize people to advocate to change policies and dignity. The Farm Bill is not just a budget took questions from the audience. Additionally, minister Aimee Phillips. She said the group also has taken their games to St. Anthony’s Hospital that affect hunger. issue, it’s a moral issue. ‘What is it going to letters addressed to Senators Coburn and When Phillips was youth director at St. Francis of Assisi, Hot Dogs for the Children’s Unit, and to the City Rescue Mission to play videos with the kids Andreas was followed by Richard Klinge, the cost?’ is a fair question, but it must be balanced Inhofe and Rep. Frank Lucas were available to Homeless was on the youth group’s service projects list. there. associate director of Advocacy, Outreach and with moral issues, and balancing the budget is sign. The letters addressed the idea of budgets When Phillips moved to McGuinness, the school started an in-house basket- Other Catholic parishes and organizations that contribute to Hot Dogs for Legal Service for OKC Catholic Charities. important, but it must not be balanced on the being moral issues, not just financial ones. ball tournament — called Hoops for the Homeless — that gave donations to the Homeless include Catholic Charities, Bishop John Carroll Catholic School, Klinge reminded attendees of Pope Benedict backs of the poor.” Andreas said it is important that churches Hot Dogs for the Homeless. Carmelite Sisters of St. Therese of the Infant Jesus, Christ the King School, XVI’s words last year on World Food Day. Klinge challenged the attendees to be in- have teams who are informed on the issues and Phillips and her husband, Brandon, helped start the Oklahoma City-area Church of the Epiphany of the Lord, Catholic Church, “Pope Benedict said, ‘Freedom from the yoke formed about legislation that affects agri- educate other parishioners. As an example of Retro Gamers Society about two years ago. Our Lady of Fatima Church, Sacred Heart Church, St. Ann’s Catholic Church, of hunger is the first concrete manifestation culture, the poor, and hunger. He focused effective ministries to address social issues, he It’s a group of people who meet once a month to play “old” video games, Elgin, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, St. Catholic of that right to life which, although solemnly particularly on provisions of the Farm Bill that cited JustFaith, calling it “precisely the kind of Phillips said. Church youth group and Confirmation class, St. Joseph’s Old Cathedral Social proclaimed, often remains far from being call for deep cuts to SNAP. organization needed to keep people informed.” The street ministry was started about a decade ago by Rick Swyden, a and Charitable Ministry and St. Monica Catholic Church. St. Eugene Parish Readies for 16th Annual Festival of the Americas/International entertainment provided by generous performance By Barbara M. Curcio “This year, parishioners who can claim origins or St. Eugene Parishioner artist volunteers goes on all day long, and will family traditions of over 15 countries and five include guitarist Edgar Cruz from 3 to 4 p.m. This OKLAHOMA CITY — The parish family of St. continents will prepare, participate and share a year we will also be able to offer a look at our Eugene Church will celebrate its 16th Festival of day of delicious food, entertainment and mutual recently dedicated, beautiful new church — with the Americas/International on Sunday, Sept. 9 from respect of each other’s traditions — with the guided tours available off and on all afternoon for those inclined. 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.. neighbor community at large.” It is sweet indeed to look back at so many years of Delicious multi-ethnic food prepared by celebration, each year anticipated anew with the parishioners and/or by famed ethnic restaurants kind of joy and pleasure that comes from an event re- congeniality, entertainment and fun. in the city will be for sale to benefit the parish’s out- sembling a beloved family gathering — or “reunion.” This year, parishioners who can claim origins or reach programs. We invite you to hear the sweet Sixteen years ago it started as a simple gathering family traditions of over 15 countries and five songs and taste the good food, and to enjoy the rich- to bring seemingly disparate groups together to learn continents will prepare, participate and share a ness of diversity and the sweetness of unity that about each other’s cultures. But it was an inspired day of delicious food, entertainment and mutual prevails. idea, and it soon grew into a much anticipated and respect of each other’s traditions — with the neighbor Far left and right, scenes from the 2010 St. signature event which now includes not only the community at large. Eugene Festival of the Americas/International. parish, but visitors from the surrounding community, There is no admission fee, and all day entertain- This year’s event is scheduled for and sister parishes in a festival of shared food, ment and fun for the kids is free as well. The free Sept. 9. (Photos courtesy) 10 August 26, 2012 Sooner Catholic

Mitchell Bequest Gives Church Role ‹ In Brief ‹ CCHD Renewal Leads to revised guidelines leave no doubt that in Protecting ‘Wind’ Author’s Legacy Catholic teaching must be upheld in Stronger Catholic Teaching By Mary Anne Castranio all activities and affiliations. Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — A little Hughes — Prayer, Dialogue self-reflection every now and then ATLANTA (CNS) — Because of a is Sisters’ Gift to Church generous bequest from Joseph never hurts. Some call it prayer; Mitchell, the late nephew of others a retreat. Peter Maurin celebrated author Margaret and Dorothy Day, co-founders WASHINGTON (CNS) — The way Mitchell, the Atlanta Archdiocese of the Catholic Worker, called it 900 women religious “went about now owns 50 percent of the “clarification of thought.” the decision” of responding to the literary rights to her Pulitzer prize- No matter how it’s pegged, Vatican’s doctrinal assessment of winning, best-selling novel “Gone something worthy usually emerges. their organization was almost as With the Wind.” Stephanie Gyldendan, head organizer “historic and important as the But what does this mean for the for ESTHER, a faith-based decision itself,” said Dominican Sister Archdiocese of Atlanta? The short organization addressing social justice Mary Hughes, a former president of answer: continuing revenue from concerns in Neenah, Wis., finds such the Leadership Conference of Women sales of books and merchandise and reflection a good thing. Members of Religious. participation in protecting the copy- the organization, a recipient of fund- Sister Hughes, addressing a right of Margaret Mitchell’s legacy. ing through the Catholic Campaign luncheon at the National Press Club Deacon Steve Swope, who has for Human Development, have begun in Washington, said that although the been instrumental in making to reflect more deeply on their work sisters devoted a significant amount arrangements for the bequest, said at the behest of the campaign, the of time to the assessment during Above, a young Margaret Mitchell is their Aug. 7-10 meeting in St. Louis, the archdiocese will be diligent in pictured with her mother, Maybelle U.S. bishops’ domestic anti-poverty they did not have “fiery speeches” or continuing to honor Mitchell’s opus, Stephens Mitchell, and her brother, campaign. And they liked what they following in the footsteps of her late Stephens. A collection of the American saw, Gyldendan told Catholic News discourse but instead primarily en- brother, prominent Atlanta attorney author’s personal effects were part of a Service. gaged in contemplative silence, listen- Stephens Mitchell. multimillion-dollar bequest made to “It really brought in a rich discus- ing and prayer. At the close of the He said, “His mission was to the Archdiocese of Atlanta by her last sion on why our faith traditions call four-day assembly, LCWR leaders, direct descendant, nephew Joseph protect the dignity of the work, and us to engage in the community and speaking on behalf of the entire Mitchell. He died last October. work for justice,” Gyldendan said. group, said they would pursue “open we are going to carry that on. We (CNS photo/courtesy of Atlanta are going to fiercely protect it from Under revised guidelines developed and honest dialogue” with church Archdiocese). Below, Margaret Mitchell officials about the assessment by the infringement. We have an obligation at the typewriter on which she in 2010 as CCHD underwent its own Vatican’s Congregation for the to do that.” composed “Gone With the Wind.” “review and renewal” after a period of First published in 1936 by (Photo courtesy) reflection, organizations seeking Doctrine of the Faith. The assess- Macmillan, the book sold 176,000 church funding for anti-poverty work ment, issued April 18, said a reform of copies at its original release and are being asked to consider how work LCWR was needed to ensure its was a runaway success. According to on affordable housing, immigrant fidelity to Catholic teaching in areas Publishers Weekly, by the end of rights, police protection and school including abortion, euthanasia, 1938 more than a million copies had reform enhances Catholic moral and women’s ordination and homo- sold, and that number doubled after social teaching. ESTHER, which sexuality. the release of the movie in 1939. stands for Empowerment Solidarity Seattle Archbishop J. Peter Sartain, Today, an estimated 30 million Truth Home Reform, is an interfaith charged with overseeing the group’s copies have sold worldwide. Simon organization that includes seven reform, met with LCWR’s national and Schuster now publishes the Catholic parishes as partners. board Aug. 11. He said in a statement book, which sells an estimated Gyldendan said CCHD’s new guide- after the meeting that he is “truly 75,000 copies every year in hard- lines provide “room for conversation” hopeful that we will work together cover and other formats. to better understand how faith without compromising church According to “Margaret Mitchell’s motivates action. CCHD-funded teaching or the important role of the Gone With the Wind: A Best- organizations are finding that the LCWR.” seller’s Odyssey From Atlanta to Hollywood,” by Ellen F. Brown and John Wiley Jr., the publisher expects Message continued from Page 5 a “profitable future for the re- influence of the Soviet Union. Under The churches and their faithful mainder of the copyright term,” communism, the Catholic and Ortho- must make “every effort so that the which ends in the United States in decades. While the senior Clarke is dox churches were subject to govern- social life and culture of our nations 2031, some 95 years after the first retired at 98, the senior Anderson at ment pressure, with the minority not be stripped of principal moral publication. 94 still serves on the Committee Orthodox in Poland and minority values, the cornerstone of a viable The book has been translated and has a perspective of the copy- Catholics in Russia suffering peaceful future,” the message said. more than 30 times, including in rights going back to the 1950s. particularly harsh treatment. The patriarch and the archbishop countries as diverse as Albania, According to the junior Anderson, The reconciliation message said, expressed particular concern about Chile, Denmark, Ethiopia, Lebanon, Stephens “did more than anyone to “Sin, which is the principal source of “the promotion of abortion, euth- Turkey, Japan, Finland, the former preserve and enhance the rights” of all divisions, human frailty, individual anasia and same-sex relations,” as Yugoslavia and Burma. New his sister’s work. and collective egoism as well as well as attempts to remove religious editions continue to be published in Sales are still brisk in countries political pressure, led to mutual symbols from public places. Europe and Asia; the copyright has across the globe, particularly, said alienation, overt hostility and even “In the name of the future of our expired in Canada and Japan. Anderson, in “countries who have struggle between our nations. nations, we call for the respect and When Margaret died in 1949, and suffered defeat in war.” “Similar circumstances had earlier protection of the life of each and every her husband, John Marsh, three Anderson said the owners of the led to the dissolution of the original human being from the moment of years later, their estate and the trusts — and the archdiocese is now Christian unity. Division and schism, conception until natural death. We entire literary rights went to her one of the owners — are entitled to alien to Christ’s will, were a major believe not only terrorism and armed brother, Stephens, a real estate “fairly significant” royalties from scandal, therefore, we redouble efforts conflict, but also abortion and attorney and faithful Catholic in proceeds of book sales (the original to bring our churches and nations euthanasia to be grave sins against Atlanta. He in turn left the rights novel and the two authorized closer to each other and to become life and a disgrace to contemporary in trusts split between his sons, sequels), merchandising, and at more credible witnesses to the Gospel civilization,” the church leaders’ Eugene and Joseph. least $100,000 per year from the in the contemporary world,” it said. message said. In the 1960s, Stephens later movie rights. He declined to name With the religious and political While Patriarch Kirill and Arch- turned to law partners Paul H. an exact figure. freedom that came with the fall of bishop Michalik said they recognized Anderson Sr. and Thomas Hal The caretaking of the trust and communism in the early 1990s, the autonomy of church and state, Clarke Sr. for help in managing the the literary rights will continue to Patriarch Kirill and Archbishop they encouraged cooperation to copyright protection of his sister’s be done by the lawyers of the Michalik said, the churches set out on protect the family, promote education book in the Unites States and Committee, on behalf of Eugene’s a path of renewal, but still must face and assist the poor. abroad. Formally called the heirs and the Archdiocese of the effects of decades of official athe- The family, based on a permanent Stephens Mitchell Trust, the group Atlanta, in a new entity recently ism and the growing secularism of bond between a man and woman, “is was known as “the Committee.” established to continue the modern societies. a sound foundation of all societies. Paul H. Anderson Jr. followed in tradition of protecting one of the Christianity “exerted a decisive As an institution founded by God, his father’s footsteps in 1976 to best-selling novels in the world. impact on the identity, spirituality the family warrants respect and work with the Mitchell estate, along and culture of our peoples and of the protection as it is the cradle of life, a with Thomas Hal Clarke Jr., the son Castranio is executive editor entire Europe,” the two leaders said, wholesome place of development, a of the other attorney. Together they of The Georgia Bulletin, newspaper and maintaining the Christian faith guarantee of social stability, and a have protected the copyright for of the Atlanta Archdiocese. is essential for the countries’ future. sign of hope for society,” they said. Sooner Catholic August 26, 2012 11 Catholic Charities Offers Relief, Counseling In Wake of Aug. 3 Wildfires OKLAHOMA CITY — As Oklahomans in the western two- Oklahomans begin to put together thirds of the state. In addition, the pieces following the Aug. 3 while some disaster recovery wildfires, Catholic Charities programs assist with the short- Disaster Relief program is on term needs, Catholic Charities hand to offer assistance and focuses on case management to counseling to those affected in help people in the long term. Glencoe, Luther and the Noble- O’Connor said one of the greatest Slaughterville area. immediate needs following a dis- “Catholic Charities is ready and aster is cash assistance for food, available to help victims in the fuel and incidental expenses asso- aftermath of this disaster and help ciated with relocation. The agency create a customized plan for re- offers bank cash cards to help with covery, including counseling, to all unmet needs. Catholic Charities who have experienced loss and has set up a special fund to be destruction as a result of these used specifically for helping fires,” said Tim O’Connor, execu- victims of these wildfires. For more tive director of Catholic Charities. information about Catholic Damon Britton, associate Charities’ Disaster Relief program director of Children and Family or to donate to the fund, visit Services, oversees the organiza- www.catholiccharitiesok.org, or call tion’s disaster response work. A (405) 523-3000. Residents react after visiting a cemetery decorated with opposition flags on the first part of the Oklahoma Voluntary Those in need of recovery assis- day of Eid al-Fitr in Homs, Syria, Aug. 19. Archbishop Mario Zenari, the Vatican Organizations Active in Disaster tance are encouraged to register nuncio to Syria, said all sides in the conflict must rigorously respect international (Oklahoma VOAD), Catholic with American Red Cross Disaster humanitarian law. (CNS photo/Shaam News Network handout via Reuters) Charities’ Disaster Relief program Services, which helps coordinate provides critical emergency assis- recovery efforts, or contact Vatican Nuncio to Syria: People tance, counseling, community Catholic Charities’ Disaster Relief ‘Stunned ... Worried for the Future’ referrals and case management to Program at (405) 523-3000. By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service “Finding a path to Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat Can VATICAN CITY (CNS) — peace is a very difficult People in Syria are “stunned and thing that will entail Be a ‘Life-changing’ Experience deeply saddened and worried for the future,” said Archbishop sacrifices; it’s painful, I attended a Rachel’s Vineyard glad to have that back. Mario Zenari, the Vatican nuncio but it’s something that Retreat after struggling with my The retreat is life-changing. I to Syria. no one can do for the decision to have an abortion 14 hope anyone struggling with the In an interview with Vatican years ago. I had been to confession regret that abortion causes will Radio conducted on Aug. 21, the Syrians. We really need and prayed for forgiveness, but attend a retreat and find the nuncio said the previous day’s to encourage all ethnic even though I knew God forgives healing and forgiveness that God withdrawal of U.N. forces was “a all, I couldn’t forgive myself and wants to give. sad blow. Three or four months and religious groups to did not truly feel forgiven by God. Are you are suffering from an ago, there was a good bit of hope find the path to peace I had to do something more. The abortion, or know someone who is? for their mission, and now their together.” retreat was an effort on my part to You are not alone. Experience the departure plunges us back into find forgiveness and move past healing love of Jesus Christ at a this reality. The international Archbishop this terrible decision I made so Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreat community must not give up, it Mario Zenari long ago. Oct. 26-28. The retreat offers must keep trying.” The retreat was truly life- a profound opportunity, with a U.N. military observers left Vatican nuncio to Syria changing. I met women who had team of trained companions, Syria Aug. 20 after it was clear been through the same things I therapists and clergy, to experience the cease-fire they were meant to said, “Unfortunately, now there’s had. I found I was not alone in my God’s love, forgiveness and monitor did not exist. The same the impression and the general grief and that others understood compassion. Participation is day, U.S. President Barack fear that things have gotten out without judgment. strictly confidential. Obama warned there would be of hand.” I did not need people to judge The Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat is “enormous consequences” for And while the international me. I did that enough to myself. I sponsored by the Archdiocesan Syria if it began moving or using community can and must help, he needed to find healing. I was able Office of Family Life. For more its stockpile of chemical weapons. said, Syrians are the ones who to connect with my child on a real information, call (405) 623-3844 Archbishop Zenari declined to must ultimately decide to lay level and affirm that she is a real or email: rachelsvineyardokc@- comment on Obama’s remarks, down their weapons and start person and a real soul in Heaven. gmail.com. but said, “At this moment we negotiating to find their way to a I was able to say goodbye. I still The cost for the retreat is $75 must require all sides in the peaceful end of hostilities in their think about my decision and my for meals, a private room and all conflict to rigorously respect country. daughter, but now it is with a retreat materials. Payment plans international humanitarian law “Finding a path to peace is a longing to meet her one day and I and financial assistance are avail- which, as we’ve seen, has gone to very difficult thing that will smile to think of her watching over able. pieces because of the actions of entail sacrifices; it’s painful, but me. For a description of the retreat both sides.” it’s something that no one can do I have found closeness to God and a complete list of other retreat While the 17-month-old for the Syrians. We really need to and Mary through this experience. dates and locations, call 1-877- conflict began as part of the encourage all ethnic and religious The rosary is a place I find HOPE 4 ME, or visit the organiza- pro-democracy Arab Spring groups to find the path to peace comfort. I never felt worthy to pray tion’s international website located movement, Archbishop Zenari together,” he said. wholeheartedly before and I am so at www.rachelsvineyard.org. Lagos Archbishop Criticizes Nigeria’s Handling of National Security LAGOS, Nigeria (CNS) — Christian Association of Nigeria that worship in northern and central warring parties. “War has never Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins of Christians should defend themselves Nigeria; in some cases, Christians brought about lasting peace in the Lagos criticized the Nigerian govern- whenever they come under any have retaliated. Since 2010, Boko history of humanity,” he said. ment for its handling of the nation’s attack. “The human life is sacred and Haram has been blamed for more The archbishop, who served as security challenges and warned must be regarded as such by any- than 1,400 deaths. Archbishop bishop of Abeokuta until being against allowing an extremist sect body,’’ he told journalists during an Martins told journalists the govern- installed to head the Lagos to destabilize the country. The arch- Aug. 16 briefing at the Church of the ment must deal quickly and decisively Archdiocese Aug. 4, also criticized the bishop cautioned Christians against Assumption. The Islamist militant with any acts of aggression against government for “not doing enough to participating in violence but ex- group Boko Haram has taken credit Nigerians. He also said he supported deal with corruption. It needs to do pressed his support for the call by the for a series of attacks on places of dialogue, if necessary, between much more than it is doing so far.” 12 26 de agosto, 2012 Sooner Catholic Lánzate a lo más Profundo Lucas 5:4 Muy Pronto en una Parroquia Cercana a la de Usted Desde mi llegada a la Arquidiócesis en febrero de 2011, he adquirido un der a las preguntas más profundas y a las conocimiento general de la mayoría de las comunidades parroquiales de la necesidades reales de las personas hoy en día. Arquidiócesis. Todavía tengo mucho que aprender. Sigue profundizando mi Conforme voy obteniendo una mayor apre- aprecio de la abundante historia y la vitalidad de la Iglesia en Oklahoma. A ciación de nuestra rica herencia Católica en pesar de que constituimos una minoría relativamente pequeña de la Oklahoma También estoy mirando hacia el población total del Estado hemos tenido un gran impacto en muchas áreas futuro. Fiel a este pasado, ¿Qué es lo que el que afectan el bien común como la educación, la salud y servicios sociales. La Señor nos pide hoy? ¿Hacia dónde nos está Arzobispo Paul S. Coakley Iglesia Católica ha sido un faro de la verdad y un fermento para el bien de la guiando el Espíritu Santo en la Iglesia en sociedad y en nuestras comunidades. Oklahoma a medida que entramos en los retos y oportunidades de una Nueva La exploración del entorno en el que los Católicos que vivimos en Evangelización? Oklahoma hoy revelan muchas tendencias importantes y dignas de mención. Con el fin de responder a estas preguntas he iniciado un proceso para desa- —Estamos viviendo durante un periodo de cambio cultural y social rápido. rrollar una Visión Mutuamente Compartida para establecer las principales Esto está siendo impulsado en parte por una economía globalizada y facilita- prioridades pastorales de la Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City. Esto articulará do por las nuevas tecnologías digitales y medios de comunicación sociales. la visión de concentrar nuestros esfuerzos en el transcurso de los próximos —Somos de una gran diversidad étnica y el crecimiento de la población años. He formado un equipo para que me ayude con esta importante tarea. Católica en Oklahoma surge de una presencia hispana en rápido crecimien- Necesito su ayuda. Ni yo ni el equipo podemos desarrollar esta Visión sin to. usted. —Estamos siendo desafiados por un espíritu secular cada vez más hostil que constituye una amenaza a las libertades fundamentales como la He aquí la manera cómo usted puede ayudar. A partir de septiembre y Libertad Religiosa y el derecho a la vida. hasta noviembre habrá una serie de sesiones de escucha en varias parro- —Si bien el panorama económico general de gran parte de nuestra zona se quias ubicadas estratégicamente en toda la Arquidiócesis. Cuando usted se ve brillante, muchos en medio de nosotros siguen viviendo en la pobreza y en entere que vendré a una sesión de escucha en una parroquia cercana a la las sombras que los hacen vulnerables a la explotación. suya espero que pueda hacer el tiempo de venir para que yo pueda saber de —Muchos de estos factores, además de otros, contribuyen a un debilita- usted. Su aporte será muy importante en el desarrollo de una visión clara y miento en el matrimonio y en las estructuras familiares tradicionales, que a un puñado de prioridades que se convertirán en el centro de nuestras su vez quebranta nuestra capacidad para transmitir la fe con eficacia. energías para los próximos años. El reconocimiento de estas nuevas realidades han llevado a los últimos Usted se enterara más sobre esto en las semanas y meses venideros. Pero Papas a llamar a una Nueva Evangelización. Tenemos que encontrar nuevos quería que lo escuchara de mí primero. Voy a venir a una parroquia cercana métodos y medios de proclamar la Buena Nueva de Jesucristo para respon- a la suya. Espero tener la oportunidad de escucharle. Sesiones de Escucha-Vision Mutuamente Compartida En la Arquidiócesis de En nombre del Arzobispo Fecha, Lugar y Hora En el Centro Leven Oklahoma City sigue al servicio del Coakley, agradeceríamos sus 110 North Madison Street, Enid Reino de Dios en medio de nosotros, comentarios sobre estas dos cues- Martes, septiembre 11, 7 - 9 p.m el Arzobispo Coakley, junto con un tiones, como medio para facilitar el Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Miércoles, octubre 10, 7 - 9 p.m equipo representativo de líderes de discernimiento. Recuerde que no Perpetuo Socorro Iglesia San Pedro la arquidiócesis, está buscando su habrá sesiones de escucha en todas En el Centro Monseñor Connor 1220 N. Quinn Street, Guymon opinión y consejo. Sesiones de las parroquias por lo que le supli- 3214 N. Lake Avenue, escucha se llevarán a cabo de acuer- camos estar al pendiente de las Oklahoma City Martes, Octubre 16, 7 - 9 p.m do con el siguiente esquema, para fechas a la parroquia más cercana a Iglesia Santa Maria abordar las siguientes preguntas: usted. El propósito es desarrollar Jueves, septiembre 27, 7 - 9 p.m En el Salón San José 1. ¿Cuál es su visión para nue- una Visión Mutuamente En la Iglesia San Marcos el stro futuro en los próximos cinco Compartida que exprese la vida y la Evangelista 1218 Knox Avenue, Clinton años? dirección del futuro de la En el Salón Parroquial 2. ¿Qué tres prioridades le gus- Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City. Por 3939 West Tecumseh Road, Norman Jueves, noviembre 8, 7 - 9 p.m taría ver que la arquidiócesis favor, tome en cuenta este esfuerzo Iglesia de la Sagrada Familia tomara durante un período de 24 de discernimiento en la oración. Martes, octubre 9, 7 - 9 p.m En el Salón Kirk meses? Gracias. Iglesia San Francisco Javier 1010 NW 82nd Street, Lawton Decenas de Miles de Católicos Nueva en Misa Español en St. James A partir del Domingo, 2 de Septiembre 2012 a la 1:15 p.m. en la Iglesia se Reúnen Para Honrar a Católica de St. James tendrá una Misa en Español. La Misa será cada Domingo a la 1:15 p.m. St. James está situada en el 4201 South McKinley, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Muchas familias de habla Español viven dentro de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe los Iímites de nuestra parroquia y que ya están participando en nuestra vida parroquial. Durante los dos últimos años, hemos empezado a bautizar, casar Por Catholic News Service la iglesia Sacred Heart en Ventura. “A Jesús por María, eso y ofrecer educación religiosa y servicios funerales. Le damos la bienvenida a LOS ÁNGELES (CNS) — es lo que siempre digo”. los estudiantes hispanos en nuestra escuela. Ahora estamos completando los Eileen Frutos siempre ha sido servicios pastorales de habla hispana, proporcionando los servicios regulares atraída hacia María. Patrocinado por la de adoración dominical en español. Todos son bienvenidos. Siendo miembro del Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles, los Apostolado Mundial de Fátima, Caballeros de Colón y la organi- ella dijo que frecuentemente reza zación mexicana sin fines de lucro con María y que sus rogativas han Instituto Superior de Estudios KTLR—Community Talk sido contestadas. Guadalupanos, el evento coincidió “Ella ha sido asombrosa para con el 10mo aniversario de la nuestra familia”, dijo la residente canonización de San Juan Diego el AM 890-FM 94.1 de Ventura el 5 de agosto en el 31 de julio de 2002. Juan Diego fue coliseo Los Angeles Memorial. el indígena a quien la Virgen de Programa de Radio Por eso Frutos y su esposo Guadalupe se le apareció y sobre Patrocinado por la estaban asistiendo a la cele- cuya tilma apareció la imagen de bración de la Guadalupe que atra- ella. Oficina del Ministreio jo decenas de miles de católicos de La celebración de Guadalupe Hispano de la todo el sur de California para fue una celebración en el sentido celebrar a Nuestra Señora de literal. Los asistentes pasaron el Arquidiócesis de OKC Guadalupe y reverenciar una tiempo anterior al comienzo del Todos los domingos reliquia del manto en el que la evento haciendo “la ola” y de vez imagen de ella apareció mila- en cuando algún asistente gritaba “Chispitas de Luz” grosamente. “¡que viva la Virgen de de 10:30-11 a.m. “Yo solamente estoy aquí para Guadalupe!”, con una contundente honrarla”, dijo Frutos, feligresa de respuesta “¡viva!”. Sooner Catholic 26 de agosto, 2012 13 Pedro Moreno Nombrado Director del Ministerio Hispano Escrito por Ray Dyer Mientras servía en la Región X, y Duda que Oklahoma sea una excep- The Sooner Catholic después, el señor Moreno hizo varias ción a esta estimación lo que significa visitas a la Arquidiócesis de que la población Católica de la OKLAHOMA CITY — Pedro Oklahoma City para conferencias. Se Arquidiócesis es, probablemente, más Moreno no es alguien que trae puesta convirtió en un buen amigo de varios del doble de lo que se informa. su fe en la manga, como dice el viejo miembros de las distintas comu- refrán. No, el nuevo director del “Se tiene a la Iglesia del Sagrado nidades religiosas aquí, incluyendo la Ministerio Hispano de la Corazón en Oklahoma City que tiene hermana Merys Josefina Gómez, Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City es 11 Misas en un fin de semana, con HCG, quien se desempeña en el más probable que proclame su amor nueve de ellas en Español”, dijo Ministerio Hispano en Saint Charles por Dios en su corbata. Moreno. Los fieles a estas Borromeo. “Oh, esto, tengo varias de ellas, Celebraciones Eucarísticas llenan no ¡me encantan!”, dijo, tocándose la cor- Fue la hermana Merys quien con- sólo la Iglesia, sino que el gimnasio se bata colorida que proclama “Con Dios tacto a Moreno cuando la posición de llena también. todo es posible” (Mateo 19:26). “El la Arquidiócesis estuvo disponible. “Este es el oscurecimiento de la cardenal Burke, cuando yo estaba con Ella estaba sirviendo en el comité de Arquidiócesis”, dijo Moreno. “Y no la Arquidiócesis de Saint Louis, dijo búsqueda para esta posición, está siendo causada por una sequía”. que yo era el único que él conocía que encabezado por el Padre William Moreno dijo que los Católicos evangelizaba con su ropa.” Novak, encargado de encontrar un estamos llamados a cumplir con la Después de estar unos minutos nuevo director para la oficina. gente donde está, no cambiándolas, con Moreno, de 53 años, de New York Casado desde hace más de 30 sino cambiando nosotros mismos. años y con tres hijas, Moreno pasó City hijo nacido de padres Pedro Moreno “Dios era tan flexible que se hizo cinco años en el seminario antes de Puertorriqueños, uno tiene la sen- hombre. Se convirtió en uno de ser llamado al Sacramento del sación de que él está dispuesto a evan- Madre Teresa con buena medida, nosotros”, dijo Moreno. “Si Dios puede Matrimonio. Realizó sus estudios en gelizar con todo su ser. Moreno tendrá poca dificultad de llegar a ser hombre algunos de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Moreno llega a Oklahoma City de conocer a la gente. Él sale como una nosotros deberíamos ser capaces de Puerto Rico para obtener una la Diócesis de Fort Worth. También ha bola de energía bilingüe con un amor aprender un poco de Español para Licenciatura en Artes especializada enseñado teología, tanto en Inglés por el mensaje del Evangelio de llevar el Evangelio de Jesucristo a la en Filosofía. Luego pasó a obtener como en Español en la Universidad de Jesucristo y para las personas a gente”. una Maestría en Educación Religiosa Dallas. También se ha desempeñado quienes está destinado. Moreno sabe que algunos pueden como Director de Estudio de la Biblia de la Universidad. También continuó “Yo no tengo las respuestas, pero sus estudios de teología en la incomodarse a esta idea, pero no está en Inglés y Español, y como el director tengo un montón de preguntas”, dijo retrocediendo. del programa de RICA en Español en Universidad de Dallas y comenzó un Moreno al ser consultado sus metas “He aprendido que a veces uno la Iglesia de San Pedro Apóstol, Iglesia Doctorado en Homilética en el para el Departamento del Ministerio tiene que, por el bien de la justicia, Católica en Fort Worth. Instituto Aquinas en St. Louis, Hispano. Él ha hecho su tarea, estu- uno tiene que ser un poco más agresi- Moreno es un escritor prolífico que Missouri. dio la composición de la Arquidiócesis vo. No de una manera fea, sino de una ha ganado numerosos premios de peri- y se dio cuenta de que en algunos manera amorosa, como la manera de odismo de parte la Asociación de la El plan de Moreno para los puntos, las cosas no parecen estar Cristo”. Prensa Católica. Una de sus obras fue primeros meses en la Arquidiócesis acorde. publicada por CNN y puede ser encon- de Oklahoma City es “escuchar y Por ejemplo, Moreno dijo que la Moreno dijo que planea asistir a trada en el sitio web de la Red de conocer a la gente”. “También necesi- Oficina del Censo de los EE.UU. las “sesiones de escucha” que el Noticias. Estuvo como Director to aprender acerca de todas las bendi- Informa que hay más de 227.000 his- Arzobispo Coakley ha programado en Diocesano del Ministerio Hispano en ciones y cosas maravillosas que han panos que viven en el área que con- diversas parroquias de la Saint Louis. Anteriormente Moreno se estado ocurriendo ya en el Ministerio forma la Arquidiócesis. Al mismo Arquidiócesis. Él no estará allí para desempeñó como Director del Hispano de la Arquidiócesis de tiempo, la población católica total se hablar, sino para escuchar. Ministerio Hispano de la Oklahoma City y celebrarlas.” dice que es aproximadamente “Tengo dos lenguas, y también Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston, Con una personalidad que parece 116.000. tengo dos orejas”, dijo Moreno. donde también se desempeñó como una mezcla de la obra West Side Story “En los Estados Unidos se estima Él también tiene algunas cor- Representante de la Región X para el y al Padre Flanagan famoso sacer- que el 60 por ciento de todos los batas de colores que lo hacen fácil de Ministerio Hispano. dote irlandés; con un toque de La hispanos son Católicos”, dijo Moreno. divisar. Fe, Servicio, Caridad Claves Para Evangelización, Dice Texto Sinodal Por Cindy Wooden Nikola Eterovic, secretario general del Catholic News Service sínodo. “Algunas de las respuestas”, dice el CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) documento, “se quejaron del excesivo — Los católicos que actúan como si la carácter formal de las celebraciones fe no tuviera nada que ver con la vida litúrgicas, de una celebración casi ruti- cotidiana y los que ven una estructura naria de los rituales y de la falta de eclesiástica que es más burocracia que una profunda experiencia espiritual, servicio son dos impedimentos en la las cuales retiran personas en vez de capacidad de la iglesia de proclamar la atraerlas”. fe en Jesús, dice el documento de tra- El arzobispo Eterovic dijo en con- bajo para el próximo sínodo de obispos ferencia de prensa el 19 de junio que el del mundo. sínodo intentará responder a “la “Cada una de las acciones de la necesidad de nuevos instrumentos y iglesia tiene un carácter esencial evan- nuevas expresiones para hacer la pal- gelizador y nunca deben ser separadas abra de Dios comprensible en la vida de la obligación de ayudar a otros a del hombre contemporáneo”. encontrar a Cristo en la fe”, dice el El Papa Benedicto XVI hizo un lla- documento que guiará el trabajo del mado a que el sínodo responda a una sínodo, programado del 7 al 28 octubre situación donde, “debido a la falta de fe en el Vaticano. varias iglesias particulares están El Papa Benedicto XVI escogió viendo un declive en la práctica sacra- como tema del sínodo “La nueva mental y cristiana entre los fieles, al evangelización para la transmisión de El Arzobispo Nikola Eterovic, secretario general del Sínodo de los Obispos, presenta punto que algunos miembros hasta la fe cristiana”. un esquema para el Sínodo de los Obispos general de 2012 en una conferencia de pueden ser llamados ‘no creyentes’”, El documento de trabajo, emitido prensa del Vaticano el 4 de marzo. El esquema hablo del tema del Sínodo de la Nueva dice el documento. el 19 de junio, dice que los obispos y Evangelización. A la derecha está el Padre Jesuita Federico Lombardi, portavoz del Durante el sínodo la iglesia tam- otros participantes sinodales se enfo- Vaticano. (Foto de CNS/Paul Haring) bién marcará el 50 aniversario de la carán en la fe en Jesús como el corazón apertura del Segundo Concilio denunciar las infidelidades y los escán- ciones cotidianas”. de la evangelización; cómo los cambios Vaticano y el lanzamiento del Año de la dalos” dentro de la iglesia y “reconocer en el mundo impactan la creencia y la El documento de trabajo del sínodo Fe llamado por el Papa Benedicto XVI faltas mientras se continúa dando práctica de la fe; cómo la liturgia, la se basa en las respuestas a un largo para energizar a los católicos y las testimonio de Jesucristo”. catequesis y la actividad caritativa esquema y cuestionario publicado en comunidades católicas y promover un traen o deben traer la gente a la fe; y Mirando dentro de la iglesia, dice marzo del 2011. Las respuestas conocimiento más profundo de los un vistazo a las formas particulares en el documento, “muchos lamentan el provinieron de 114 conferencias episco- principios esenciales de la fe. que los católicos evangelizan y educan excesivo carácter burocrático” de las pales, 26 oficinas del Vaticano y las “El Año de la Fe nos recordará el a la gente en la fe. estructuras eclesiásticas, las cuales uniones internacionales de superiores fundamento de la nueva evange- La nueva evangelización, este dice, son “percibidas como alejadas de la generales de órdenes religiosas mas- lización: la fe en Jesucristo”, dijo el “también implicará la valentía de persona promedio y sus preocupa- culinas y femeninas, dijo el arzobispo arzobispo Eterovic. 14 August 26, 2012 Sooner Catholic Message for Modern Times Can Be Seen in Story of St. Augustine’s Conversion

By Catherine McDonough Either movie can be a fundraiser Catholic News Service for parishes or groups, Brumley told CNS. Also, each can be a “faith raiser,” WASHINGTON (CNS) — St. he noted, which can help people Augustine’s “Confessions,” the auto- deepen their faith during Pope biographical account of his sinful Benedict XVI’s Year of Faith, which youth and eventual conversion to starts in October. Christianity, may be a centuries-old Produced by an Italian public story but its message still resonates broadcasting station, “Restless Heart” today, according to the head of was originally filmed in English as a Ignatius Press. miniseries and, with Ignatius Press as For the first time, a feature film — a partner, has made it to the United titled “Restless Heart” — will tell the States as a full-length film. story of the fifth-century doctor of the “It is a truly inspirational film and church’s journey to faith, said Mark I think people will be greatly moved,” Brumley, CEO of Ignatius Press. Brumley said. “They will be moved “Catholics who have children who and inspired by the story of St. stray and leave the faith, or a spouse Augustine.” who is not Catholic ... can learn from “Ignatius Press, for some time, has the example of St. Augustine,” had the use of the media, especially Brumley said in a telephone interview film, as a way of evangelizing and with Catholic News Service. teaching Catholics about their faith,” St. (A.D. 354- Brumley told CNS. 430) “was raised in a family situation The other film, “Cosmic Origins,” where his mother was a Christian brings together physicists from and his father was not. He was not NASA, Harvard, Vanderbilt and baptized as a child. He went off to Cambridge universities, and other school and was exposed to many per- well-known institutions. spectives at odds with faith,” he said. They discuss the scientific evidence Later, after he converted to for God’s existence and his role in Christianity in 386 and was baptized, creating the universe, and counter the he “came to be a major figure,” view some hold that faith and science Brumley said. are not compatible, according to the The title of the movie is taken from film’s executive producer, Jesuit a famous quote of St. Augustine: Father Robert J. Spitzer. “Thou hast made us for thyself, O A former president of Gonzaga Lord, and our hearts are restless until University in Spokane, Wash., Father they find their rest in thee.” Franco Nero portrays St. Augustine later in his life in a scene from the movie Spitzer is founder and president of “Restless Heart.” The movie is a full-length feature film on the life of St. Augustine, The U.S. debut of the film was the Magis Center of Reason and Faith the fifth-century . (CNS photo/courtesy of Ignatius Press) scheduled for Aug. 29 during the 2012 in Irvine, Calif. Catholic Marketing Network Trade screening of the film at a local theater The other is “Cosmic Origins,” about “There is nothing that points away Show at the Arlington, Texas, or some other appropriate venue. the intersection of faith and science, from God” in science, the priest told Convention Center, according to an Information about arranging a screen- which is being made available for CNS in a telephone interview. “There Aug. 20 announcement from Ignatius. ing can be found online at www.rest- showings in parishes and schools. is evidence for a Creator from space- Ignatius Press is working with lessheartfilm.com. Information for private screenings time geometry. ... Without a Creator, parishes, organizations and in- “Restless Heart” is one of two films of the film “Cosmic Origins” can be you can’t have space and can’t have dividuals who want to arrange a Ignatius Press is currently behind. found at www.cosmicoriginsfilm.com. time.”

Assumption continued from Page 1 With his 88-year-old brother, Msgr. room for God,” and when God is Georg Ratzinger, seated in the front present within individuals and they pew, the Pope celebrated an early allow God to influence the way they morning Mass in the Church of St. act in the world, the world becomes a Thomas. Using a white-handled cane, better place. the Pope walked to the church across Many people today speak of their the square from the main entrance to hopes for a better world, he said. the papal villa at Castel Gandolfo. “If and when this better world will Mary’s assumption, he said, gives come, we do not know. But one thing believers “a sure hope: God expects is certain: A world that moves away us, he awaits us. We are not moving from God will not become better, but toward a void.” worse. Only the presence of God can “And going to that other world, we guarantee a better world.” will find the goodness of the Mother The Christian hope for a better (Mary), we will find our loved ones, world and for finding a place with we will find eternal love,” the Pope God for eternity “is not just yearning said. for heaven,” but allowing one’s desire Pope Benedict, who set aside his for God to “make us untiring prepared text for much of his homily, pilgrims, increasing our courage said that Mary’s closeness to God and strength of faith, which is at ensures her closeness to all God’s the same time the courage and creatures. strength of love,” he said. “Mary, totally united with God, has Later Aug. 15, Pope Benedict a heart that is so big that all creation recited the Angelus with visitors can find a place there,” a fact illus- crowded into the courtyard of the trated by the votive offerings people papal summer villa. around the world leave at Marian Continuing his reflection on the shrines and statues when their meaning of the Assumption, he said prayers are answered, he said. that “it shows us, in a brilliant way, Mary’s presence in heaven shows our destiny and that of humanity A girl lights a candle during an Aug. 14 evening celebration of the feast of that “in God there is room for man,” and of history. In Mary, in fact, we Assumption in the Turkish town of Tokacli. The Aug. 15 feast celebrates the belief that he said. contemplate that reality of glory to Mary was taken, body and soul, into heaven at the end of her life. (CNS photo/Umit Bektas, Reuters) At the same time, he said, she which each one of us and the entire demonstrates that “in man there is church is called.” Sooner Catholic August 26, 2012 15 Calendar AUGUST chapel. For more information, McGuinness at 7:20 a.m. in the Fenner, (405) 721-0832, or email 26 Stroll Our Halls at the Mount. contact Toni Harrelson at (405) McGuinness Frassati Chapel. [email protected], or Sandy Poe, (580) There is a new event in town! MSM 341-2199, or lmcoklahoma@sbc- Grandparents are invited to join 421-6554, or email sandrapoe@ will be hosting a “Stroll Our Halls” global.net. their grandchildren in a morning ymail.com. event from 2 to 4 p.m. This is a very Mass, followed by refreshments simple “open house” type event to 2 The Secular Franciscan Order served in the Commons area. 7-9 Retrouvaille offers tools needed open MSM to the community. We of St. Claire Fraternity meets at Principal Morton will visit to rediscover a loving marriage often hear people tell us that they 1:15 p.m. the first Sunday of the with the grandparents and present relationship. Thousands of couples “had always wanted to see the inside month at St. Thomas More Church a slide show of the school. RSVP living in cold, unloving relationships of this old building, but never had in Norman in the library. All are to 848-9960, or development@- or heading for divorce have success- the opportunity,” or “I hear there welcome. If you would like to learn bmchs.org. fully overcome their marriage are some really neat changes being how Francis lived, plan to attend one problems by attending the program. made at The Mount.” Well, this is of our meetings. For more informa- 7 First Friday Sacred Heart Learn more by calling (918) 695- their opportunity to come and see for tion, call Alice at (405) 473-7680. Mass at the Catholic Pastoral 7010, or visit www.helpourmarriage.- themselves! Center. Exposition of the Blessed com. A new program starts in Tulsa 6 Artist’s Way Class. Would you Sacrament is at 5:30 p.m. with the with a weekend on Sept. 7-9, and 26 Organ Recital by Chris Ganza, like to get closer to God the Creator, Sacrament of Reconciliation avail- continues each Sunday afternoon for music director of St. Charles in Whose image we are made, by de- able prior to Mass. Mass is at 7 p.m. the following six weeks. Borromeo Church, 2 p.m. at St. John veloping your own creativity? Come Those wanting to learn more about the Baptist Catholic Church in join facilitator Katie Gordy at St. First Friday Devotion and the 9 Charismatic Healing Mass, Edmond. Please join in celebrating Monica Catholic Church for a 10- practice of consecrating the family 5:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception the anniversary of the dedication week course based on the book “The and home to the Sacred Heart of Catholic Church, 3901 S.W. 29th St., of the parish church and enjoy a Artist’s Way” by Julia Cammeron. Jesus will find materials available Oklahoma City. For more informa- reception in the new gathering space Though costing as much as $300 after Mass. For more information, tion, call the church office at (405) after the program. some places, this course is FREE please call the Office of Family Life 685-4806. and only requires participants to at (405) 721-8944 or Diane Grim at (405) 528-6252. SEPTEMBER buy the book. The course runs on 28-29 St. Joseph Academy and 1 The Lay Missionaries of Thursdays from Sept. 6 to Nov. 15 Memorial High School All School Charity, the Secular (Lay) Order (no class on Sept. 20) from 9:30 to 11 8 The Benedictine Oblates of Reunion. If you have not been of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta,at a.m. Child care would be available if Red Plains Monastery will meet contacted, please send information St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish, five or more children need it. Call from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. in Room 125 about you and your family, also if Edmond, on the first and third Katie Gordy at 359-2700 to register. at the Pastoral Center, 7501 NW you would like to attend. Contact Saturday of each month beginning Expressway in Oklahoma City. For Cynthia Williams, 520 S. Garfield, with Holy Mass at 7:30 a.m. in the 7 Grandparents Day at Bishop more information, contact Jenny Enid, Okla. 73703, or 580-234-1638. Jobs Box Development Director resume and salary requirements to school-year program beginning in LPN, Direct Care /Residential Staff [email protected]. No August 2012. The teacher must St. Thomas More University phone calls please. hold a standard Oklahoma Teach- The Center of Family Love Parish and Student Center is ing Certificate in special education has openings for Licensed Practical seeking a Development Director. Nurses, direct care staff and Cafeteria Opening and either elementary education The Development Director reports residential staff. Paid training is or early childhood education. directly to the Director of Catholic Bishop McGuinness High offered for the direct care and Preference for a candidate who has Campus Ministry and is responsible School has a part-time position residential positions. Day (7 a.m. to completed training in Applied for leading and managing the fund available in the cafeteria. If 3 p.m.), night (3 p.m. to 11 p.m.), Behavior Analysis and experience development program, raising funds interested, please call Laura Scott overnight (11 p.m. to 7 a.m.), and for the ministry and programs of the at (405) 842-6656, or email teaching children with autism. weekend double shifts available with Catholic Center at the university, [email protected] for details. Please submit Archdiocesan appli- health and wellness benefits starting and managing all committees in- cation along with a resume and the first of the month following volved in fund development activi- Special Education Teacher copy of teaching certificate to Dr. just 90 days of employment. For ties. Primary responsibilities and Good Shepherd Catholic Donna Kearns, Good Shepherd consideration, apply in person at the relationships with other people in School at Mercy in Oklahoma City Catholic School at Mercy, 13404 N. corner of 6th and Texas Avenue in the institution are outlined in full at is seeking a full-time teacher to Meridian Avenue, Oklahoma City, Okarche between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. http://archokc.org/jobs-box. teach children ages 3-9 with autistic Okla. 73120. The application form Monday through Friday, or email To apply, send cover letter, spectrum disorders in an 11-month may be found at www.archokc.org. resume to [email protected].

An Evening with Archbishop Young Adult Annual Mass & Cookout Emeritus Eusebius Beltran with Archbishop Paul Coakley TULSA — Join Archbishop Sunday, Sept. 16 from 2:30 to 7 p.m. Emeritus Beltran as he is honored by (Young adults are those in their late teens who Holy Family Cathedral on Sept. 8. This evening will be part of the dinner and are out of high school, 20s and 30s) auction to benefit the school endow- Meet other young adults from around the Archdiocese ment fund. Archbishop Beltran will and learn about your faith. receive the Katharine Drexel Award. Archbishop Beltran was the second When they arrived, they called the church together and Bishop of Tulsa and served there for 15 years before being elevated to Arch- related all that God had done with them, and how he had bishop of Oklahoma City. For tickets opened a door of faith for the Gentiles. — Acts 14:27 or more information, contact the Cathedral School at (918) 528-0422. Meet in Conference Rooms 2 and 3 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City. Schedule includes: 2:30 p.m. - Registration in Conference Rooms 2 and 3 3 p.m. - Welcome and Program 5 p.m. Mass 6 p.m. Cookout

To register: Call your local parish young adult contact or the Youth and Young Adult Ministry Office at (405) 721- Above: Then Bishop Beltran being 9220, or email Becky at [email protected]. ordained Bishop of Tulsa in Holy Family Register by Tuesday, Sept. 11. Cost is $10. Cathedral in 1978. At left, Archbishop Beltran now. 16 August 26, 2012 Sooner Catholic Moreno’s Faith Leads Him to Hispanic Ministry By Ray Dyer total Catholic population is said to be Sooner Catholic about 116,000. “In the United States it is OKLAHOMA CITY — Pedro estimated that 60 percent of all Moreno isn’t one to wear his faith on Hispanics are Catholic,” Moreno said. his sleeve, as the old saying goes. No, He doubts Oklahoma is an exception the new director of Hispanic Ministry to this estimate, which means for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City the Catholic population in the is more likely to proclaim his love for Archdiocese is probably more than God on his necktie. double of what is being reported. “Oh, this, I have several of these, I “You have Sacred Heart Church in love them,” he said, fingering the Oklahoma City that has 11 Masses colorful tie that proclaims “With God on a weekend, with nine of them in All Things Are Possible” (Matthew Spanish,” Moreno said. The faithful at 19:26). “Cardinal Burke, when I was these Eucharistic celebrations fill not with the Archdiocese of St. Louis, said only the church, but the gymnasium I was the only guy he knew who Pedro Moreno is filled as well. would evangelize with his clothes.” after, Moreno made several visits to Oklahoma City is “to listen and get to “This is the browning of the After a few minutes with Moreno, the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City for know people. I also need to learn Archdiocese,” Moreno said. “And it’s the 53-year-old New York City-born conferences. He became good friends about all the blessings and wonderful not being caused by a drought.” son of Puerto Rican parents, one gets with several members of the various things that have been going on Moreno said as Catholics we are the feeling he is willing to evangelize religious communities here including already in Hispanic Ministry through- called to meet people where they are, with his entire being. Sister Merys Josefina Gomez, HCG, out the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City not by changing them, but by chang- Moreno comes to Oklahoma City who serves in Hispanic Ministry at and celebrate them.” ing ourselves. from the Diocese of Fort Worth. He Saint Charles Borromeo. With a personality that seems to “God was so flexible He became has also taught theology, both in En- It was Sister Merys who contacted mix Westside Story and Father man. He became one of us,” Moreno glish and Spanish, at the University Moreno when the Archdiocesan po- Flanagan with a dash of Mother said. “If God can become man, some of of Dallas’ School of Ministry. He has sition became open. She was serving Teresa tossed in for good measure, us should be able to learn a little also served as director of Parish Bible on the search committee, headed by Moreno will have little difficulty Spanish to bring the Gospel of Jesus Study in English and Spanish and as Father William Novak, charged with meeting people. He comes off as a Christ to the people.” the director for the Spanish RCIA finding a new director for the office. bilingual ball of energy with a love for Moreno knows some may bristle at program at St. Peter the Apostle Married for more than 30 years and the Gospel Message of Jesus Christ this idea, but he’s not backing away. Catholic Church in Fort Worth. with three daughters, Moreno spent and for the people for whom it is “I’ve learned sometimes you Moreno is a talented writer, having five years in seminary before being intended. have to, for the sake of justice, you won numerous journalism awards called to the sacrament of marriage. “I don’t have the answers, but I have to be a little assertive. Not in an from the Catholic Press Association. He studied at the Pontifical Catholic have plenty of questions,” Moreno said ugly way but in a loving, Christ-like One of his works was published by University of Puerto Rico, obtaining a when asked his goals for the Hispanic way.” CNN and can be found on the Cable bachelor of arts as a philosophy major. Ministry Department. He has done Moreno said he plans to attend the News Network’s website. He spent a He went on to earn a master’s of his homework, studying the makeup “listening sessions” Archbishop year as the diocesan director of Religious Education from the of the Archdiocese and noticing that Coakley has scheduled at various Hispanic Ministry in St. Louis. Before university. He also continued to study on some points, things don’t appear to parishes in the Archdiocese. He won’t that Moreno served as director of theology at the University of Dallas add up. be there to speak, but to listen. Hispanic Ministry in the Archdiocese and began a Doctorate in Ministry in For example, Moreno said the U.S. “I have a bilingual tongue, and I of Galveston-Houston, where he also Homiletics at Aquinas Institute of Census Bureau reports there are also have bilingual ears,” Moreno served as Region X representative for Theology in St. Louis, Mo. more than 227,000 Hispanics living said. Hispanic Ministry. Moreno’s plan for the first several in the area that makes up the He also has some colorful ties that While serving with Region X, and months in the Archdiocese of Archdiocese. At the same time, the make him easy to spot.