Sooner Catholic soonercatholic.org December 24, 2017 archokc.org Go Make Disciples Oklahoma priest installed as Bishop of Tucson “Let the friendship begin”

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TUCSON – Using his installa- tion Mass homily to launch his episcopacy as the seventh Bish- op of Tucson, Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger laid out as a blue- print for ministry the day’s Gospel reading about ’ call to the disciples as friends, not slaves. “Let us be in friendship with all, for surely that is the way love grows, the kingdom is Archbishop Coakley built and the and Bishop great Diocese Weisenburger of Tucson will step into its next age. Brothers and sisters, let , are the friendship begin,” the bishop said. The Nov. 29 installation was the signs of God’s compassion last step in the transfer of lead- ership that began Oct. 3 with the By Junno Arocho Esteves “motivates us to reach out ‘toward the highest announcement by Francis Catholic News Service gifts’” and to rise above the clouds to experience that he had accepted the resig- nation of Bishop Gerald Kicanas, “how beautiful and joyful it is to be immersed in – A Nativity scene and Christ- who served the diocese for 16 the light of Christ.” years, first as coadjutor bishop mas tree, like those displayed in Peter’s “The tree, which comes from Poland this year, under Bishop Manuel Moreno and Square, are visible reminders of God’s benevo- is a sign of the faith of that people who, also then as sixth Bishop of Tucson. lence and closeness to all men and women, Pope with this gesture, wanted to express their fideli- Francis said. ty to the see of Peter,” the pope said. continued on page 4 The traditional Christmas displays are “the The Nativity scene was donated by the Bene- signs of the heavenly Father’s compassion, of dictine Abbey of Montevergine, located in south- his participation and closeness to humanity who ern . Created in a traditional 18th-century experience not being abandoned in dark times, Neapolitan style, it covers a surface of over 860 but instead visited and accompanied in their square feet and features 20 terracotta figures, difficulties,” the pope said. some as tall as 6 feet. “Every year, the Christmas Nativity scene and The representation of the night of Jesus’ birth, tree speak to us through their symbolic lan- the pope said, is “inspired by the works of mer- guage. They make more visible what is captured cy” and is a reminder “that Jesus told us: ‘Do to in the experience of the birth of the Son of God,” others what you would have them do to you.’” Pope Francis said Dec. 7 in a meeting with “The crib is the evocative place where we con- delegations from Poland and Italy, responsible template Jesus who, taking upon himself hu- respectively for the 2017 Vatican man misery, invites us to do the same through and Nativity scene. act of mercy,” Pope Francis said. The centerpiece of the Vatican’s Christmas As it was last year, the Christmas tree was holiday decorations is the towering 92-foot adorned with ornaments made by children re- spruce tree. ceiving treatment at several Italian hospitals. Measuring nearly 33 feet in diameter, the tree “These children, with their parents, participat- was donated by the Archdiocese of Elk, Poland, ed in a ceramics recreational therapy program” and transported to the Vatican on a flatbed organized by the Countess Lene Thune Foun- truck traveling over 1,240 miles across central dation for young boys and girls suffering from Europe. oncological and hematological disorders, the Thanking the members of the Polish dele- gation, the pope said the tree’s soaring height continued on page 3 2 December 24, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic December 24, 2017 3

Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more Homeless women’s ministry in Norman changing lives news on the By Sally Linhart The Sooner Catholic website Christmas is more ne of the seven Corporal Works of Mercy found in Jesus’ teachings By Sooner Catholic Staff than a day Oincludes taking care of the homeless. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Okla- Additional coverage of homa City heeded the call and discovered a Church and archdiocesan need for social services in the Norman area. As I write, we are drawing near to the the mystery of God’s news and events, only on beautiful feast of Christ’s birth and the end mercy-made-flesh They began outreach in low-income neigh- www.soonercatholic.org. borhoods and discovered that many women of the calendar year, 2017. Many of you will so that we might who were homeless, or at risk of becoming not read this until after Christmas Day. But, savor more deeply Archbishop Paul S. Coakley a Sacred Music in Season homeless, were not going to shelters because Christmas is more than a day, so I want to its meaning for our Christmas Carols presented the shelters were co-ed. take this opportunity to wish each of you a lives and our world. by St. Ann, Elgin. Rest in the Chelsea Rose, director of community engage- peace and tranquility of the very blessed Christmas Season. The whose memorials and feasts we ment for Catholic Charities, said by avoiding season as voices join in song the shelters many women were not getting As the year draws to a close, I am remem- observe during the Christmas season offer to celebrate the birth of Lord services they needed. So, in 2014, Sanctuary bering with gratitude the countless ordinary a vision of the splendor of holiness to which and Savior, Jesus Christ. Women’s Development Center opened and and extraordinary ways that the Lord has we all are called: Saint Stephen, the First Program is 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 began offering services to women in a safe blessed our archdiocese this year. Martyr (Dec. 26); Saint John the Evangelist p.m. Dec. 28. Followed by environment. This year, the program moved fellowship in the parish hall. For example, I had the privilege of ordain- (Dec. 27); and The Holy Innocents (Dec. 28) to a new and larger location on the campus of Catholic Church in Norman. ing 22 new deacons for ministry throughout are just a few of the wonderful saints whose a Rother Heritage Gallery Sanctuary is a day center for women that our archdiocese! After much careful plan- feasts form a beautiful constellation of heav- The Heritage Gallery at the serves about 15-20 women (and their children) Catholic Charities case manager Sheila McPherson works with a client at the Sanctuary Women’s Develop- ning, we have had a successful launch of enly glory surrounding the radiant Star of Catholic Pastoral Center, on any given day and offers assistance with ment Center in Norman. Photo Theresa Bragg/Sooner Catholic. One Church, Many Disciples, the first ever ! 7501 Northwest Expressway, immediate daily needs. Women come to show- continues to present “The er, do laundry, have a snack or just to receive and to provide the tools needed to help women loved and cared for and begin healing. It really archdiocesan campaign that will help secure Our secular culture will already have Shepherd Cannot Run: A encouragement. move forward. is a sanctuary.” a promising future grown weary of Retrospective on the Life of Sanctuary provides women with essentials “In the past year, 55 women have found per- Sally Linhart is a freelance writer for the for the Church in the “holiday sea- Father Stanley Rother.” The such as shampoo, sunscreen and other toilet- manent housing solutions with the assistance Sooner Catholic. free exhibit is open 9 a.m. - 4 ries as well as the use of computers. They can central and west- son” by the time of Sanctuary in Nor- p.m. Monday-Friday. CPC take a nap or just relax and watch TV in a safe ern Oklahoma. the presents are man,” Rose said. closed through Jan. 2. Spe- environment. But, the most unwrapped and Sanctuary also hosts cial tours arranged by calling The new location operates on weekdays be- events for their clients memorable bless- the after-Christ- (405) 721-5651, Ext. 141. tween 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. with the support of ing, of course, was mas sales have Sanctuary employs three staff members – volunteers from the the glorious beati- run their cours- an office manager, community and local fication of Blessed es. For those who Sanctuary Women’s parishes, Saint Jo- Stanley Rother, recognize the true a case Development Center manager seph, Saint Mark and priest and martyr. meaning of Christ- and an Saint Thomas More. In Blessed Stanley, mas, however, the assistant 425 E. Tonhawa St. The most import- the Lord has given Christmas Season director. Norman, OK 73071 ant message from the us a very special is just beginning! “The case (405) 701-8293 ministry is that women @archokc who feel lost and help- intercessor to ac- It unwraps and manager is here to less have a place to go. company us as we reveals its gifts help women who are making steps forward – “There are options live out our call to holiness and missionary throughout the sequence of beautiful feasts Archdiocese of like looking for a job and working toward other for women and their discipleship. Remembering God’s abundant still to come! Oklahoma City long-term goals,” Rose said. children outside of a The Vocations Office of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is launch- Sanctuary also offers life skills classes such massive co-ed shelter,” ing a new website dedicated to promoting vocations to the priest- blessings of the past strengthens hope for On Christmas Day, as on every Sunday of Arquidiócesis de Rose said. “If a woman hood and religious life. The website will feature upcoming events, the future. God is not finished blessing us! the year, I offer Mass for your intentions. Let Oklahoma City as money management as well as recreational classes like art. has needs and is look- videos, pictures and other resources to accompany our youth as This time of year is marked by celebrations us pray that our Christmas celebrations will The goal of the center is to create a plan to ing for a safe place, they listen for the voice of the Lord. Visit www.okcvocations.com. and festivities that we share with family, renew in each of us a profound experience overcome homelessness as quickly as possible, she can come and be friends and loved ones. It is an especially of the joy of the Gospel and a deep desire rich time of year to celebrate with fellow be- to know Jesus more intimately, to love him lievers. more intensely and follow him more faithful- continued from page 1 The liturgical celebrations of the Christ- ly. Carnegie, Binger celebrate mas Season help us gaze more deeply into I pray that 2018 will be a year filled with the wonder and mystery of God-with-us. abundant blessings for each of you, for your Nativity scene, Christmas tree are first Confirmation The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Day), loved ones and for our archdiocese. I am the Feast of the Holy Family (Dec. 31), the grateful for the privilege of serving as your visible signs of God’s compassion Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God (Jan. archbishop. May Jesus, the Prince of Peace, Vatican said Oct. 25. er that evening, he added, 1), the of the Lord (Jan. 7) and the bring his gift of peace to our suffering world Additionally, children from “pilgrims and visitors from Baptism of the Lord (Jan. 8) unfold for us in the New Year before us. God is with us. Heavenly Father, you have provided us the central Italian Archdio- around the world will be able with a magnificent example cese of Spoleto-Norcia, which to admire your work.” in the Holy Family of Jesus, was devastated by earth- “Tonight, when the lights of Mary and Joseph. quakes in 2016, also made the nativity scene are turned Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar Give us the grace to follow ornaments for the Christmas on and the Christmas tree that ideal through the tree. lights up, even the wishes The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. practice of family virtues Pope Francis thanked the you have transmitted through in the bond of charity children and told them their your decorative works will be Dec. 24 – Mass in Vietnamese, 8 p.m., The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and thereby assure ornaments are a personal bright and seen by everyone,” Dec. 24 – , The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help ourselves of living witness of Jesus “who made he said. Dec. 26 – Seminarians Christmas gathering, 6 p.m., St. John Nepomuk, Yukon happily forever in your himself a child like you to tell The tree will remain in Saint For the first time, a Confirmation Mass was held at the mission parish of St. heavenly home. Jan. 2 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, Catholic Pastoral Center you that he loves you.” Peter’s Square until the feast Richard in Carnegie. The Confirmation of young people from St. Richard and This, we pray, Jan. 4 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC After the Vatican’s of the Lord’s Baptism Jan. 7, Our Lady of the Rosary in Binger was celebrated by Archbishop Coakley on Amen. tree-lighting ceremony lat- the Vatican said. Jan. 4 – Personnel Board meeting, 2 p.m., CPC Dec. 2. The parishes are missions of St. Patrick in Anadarko. Photo provided. 4 December 24, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic December 24, 2017 5 Celebrating the Holy Family of Center of Family Love Christmas wish list This Christmas Season, the cese are invited to share with residents at the tumblers; chef coats for dietary staff; Jesus, Mary and Joseph Center of Family Love needs center whether through volunteering, joining  Basic hand tools; support. the center’s Olympians at Special Olympics,  Color paper; markers; puzzles 100 pieces Feast day Dec. 31 Founded in 1981, by raising money for an adopted friend or by play or less; construction paper; gift certificates to members of the Okla- games, cooking out and spending quality time Lakeshore Learning; large bouncy balls; floor homa Knights of Co- with residents. parachutes; colored pencils; Crayola lighted By Ted King hearts. He likes to do that. He lumbus, the Center For information on tax-deductible gifts, tracing pad The Sooner Catholic goes out from within. But, do of Family Love is a contact (405) 263-4658, Ext. 1042, naltman@  Exercise ball; mini hot glue gun; exercise you know what he likes best Most Reverend “When the angels went 24-hour care facility cflinc.org. To volunteer, contact volunteer bands 7 ft.; coloring book; exercise mat of all? To knock on the doors Paul S. Coakley away from them into heaven, that serves intellec- coordinator,  “The Trumpet of families. And to see families the shepherds said to one tually and physically Michelle Pexa, at and The Swan;” “Col- Archbishop of Oklahoma City that are united, families that another, ‘Let us go over to disabled adults age [email protected], The Center of Family Love or the Words of Je- Publisher love, families that bring up Bethlehem and see this thing 18 and older. The (405) 263-4658, www.centeroffamilylove.org sus” coloring book;” their children, educating them that has happened, which center provides Ext.1009. Nellie Sanders  Medical-grade Diane Clay and helping them to grow, the Lord has made known specialized residen- The Center of (405) 263-7100 floor scale; confer- Editor to us.’ And they went with families that build a society of tial care with inno- Family Love also [email protected] ence room chairs; haste and found Mary and goodness, truth and beauty.” vative educational needs specific double tier three- Families are the cornerstone Dana Attocknie Joseph and the babe lying in approaches along items: wide lockers; a manger” (Luke 2:15-16). of society. The Feast of the Managing Editor with skilled voca-  Youth Bibles;  Dining room While the secular world of Holy Family can be a remind- tional programs easy-to-read Bible studies; spiral notebooks; tables/chairs; duffle bags for Special Olympics; merchants and of the me- er to Catholics that they are in Okarche,  Fingernail polish/remover; Bath and Body commercial washers and dryers; dressers; twin dia is in “holiday overdrive,” to know, love and serve God, Kingfisher Works for men and women; perfume/cologne; beds; mattresses/box springs; single window Volume 39, Number 25 many Catholic parishes are starting in their homes. and El Reno.  Electric razors; blow dryers; curtains with rods; comforter sets for twin decorated only with an Ad- Pope Benedict XVI had a Parish-  Dish towels; pots and pans; containers beds; floor lamps; Sooner Catholic Newspaper vent wreath. counter-cultural message for Tristan, who calls the Center of ioners with lids; food processor; wire whips; commer-  Religious wall decor; pictures and mir- the World Meeting of Families 7501 Northwest Expressway When merchants stop pro- Family Love home, looks forward throughout cial sheet pans; commercial can opener; me- rors; recliners; end tables; furniture; kitchen moting the holiday, television in June 2012, “Pray often for to Christmas. Photo provided. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 the archdio- dium-duty toaster; food trays 8/10 oz.; plastic appliances. stations stop showing mov- the help of the Virgin Mary (405) 721-1810 ies about , and and Saint Joseph that they Fax: (405) 721-5210 radio stations stop playing may teach you to receive God’s E-mail: [email protected] , Catholic love as they did. Your vocation Mailing Address: parishes still are decked ily of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph is is not easy to live, especially Celebrating five years: Cabrini Wellness Ministry P.O. Box 32180 with wreaths, ribbons, lights and a Sunday, Dec. 31. today, but the vocation to love is n December 2012, a wellness ees of the archdiocese. Over the turn to a mental health profession- Recently, St. Joseph’s Counsel- Oklahoma City, OK 73123 display of the Nativity scene of the Pope Francis said, “In the loving a wonderful thing – it is the only Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and obedience of this woman, Mary, force that can truly transform the ministry was formed to pro- past five years, more than 2,000 al,” Shipman said. “Archbishop ing staff was invited to present the Joseph, featuring the babe lying in and this man, Joseph, we have a cosmos, the world.” vide suicide prevention train- people have been trained in QPR Coakley Cabrini Wellness Visit us online at I a manger. family into which God comes. God Ted King is a freelance writer for ing in the archdiocese following and more than 200 people have has been ministry model at www.soonercatholic.org The feast day of The Holy Fam- always knocks on the doors of our the Sooner Catholic. four suicides in a 6-month period. been trained in Mental Health extremely the 2017 Catholic “We wanted to focus on suicide First Aid. supportive Charities USA An- Visit the archdiocesan website prevention instead of post-ven- “The Question Persuade and Re- of the Cabri- nual Gathering. tion,” said Amy Shipman, coun- fer (QPR) and Youth Mental Health ni Wellness Catholic Charities at www.archokc.org continued from page 1 selor of Saint Joseph’s Counseling First Aid trainings are significant Ministry. USA recognized Center at Catholic Charities. steps in addressing mental health Giving his the value of the The Sooner Catholic When he was named Bishop Ki- The Cabrini Wellness Ministry issues and suicide prevention,” stamp of Cabrini Minis- canas’ successor, Bishop Weisen- (USPS 066-910) is published equips educators, parents, clergy said Pat Koenig, director of reli- approval try and how the burger was bishop of Salina, Kan. biweekly except for once in July and ministry leaders with the tools gious education for the archdio- has helped strong partner- He was ordained a priest in the to respond appropriately to those cese. us get the ship between by the Archdiocese of Archdiocese of Oklahoma City in who are expressing or exhibiting More than 85 percent of dioc- training to Catholic Charities Oklahoma City. 1987. suicidal symptoms. The three esan priests have been trained parishes in Oklahoma City Bishop Weisenburger used the trainings identified in the Cabrini along with Catholic school staff, and com- and the archdio- homily at his installation to build The newspaper is not responsible Wellness Ministry plan are: QPR deacons, directors of religious ed- munities cese could be du- on the legacy of his predecessor in for unsolicited material. Training, Mental Health First Aid ucation, and youth and camp staff across the plicated in other embracing the poor and accompa- Copyright © 2017 Sooner Catholic and Lifelines Prevention Program. in every region of the archdiocese. archdiocese. dioceses. nying those overlooked by society; The Cabrini Wellness Ministry “According to a national survey, When we For more infor- using the example of the Eight trainings have been conducted more than 90 percent of people held the first priest training, he mation, contact Amy Shipman at Subscription rate: $25 per year Beatitudes as his model. throughout the Archdiocese. QPR who are in crisis turn to their was in the front row and extremely Catholic Charities at (405) 523- for all who are not members of the Jesus intended his message to training is required for all employ- church community before they engaged.” 3000. Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. “turn everything upside down,” the Periodical postage paid at bishop said. “It’s not the rich, the healthy, the happy and the favorite Oklahoma City, OK 73125. who are among his most chosen ones. It’s the poor, the suffering, Priests from across Arizona and visiting priests from Kansas and Oklahoma POSTMASTER: Send address the neglected and the humble – joined Bishop Weisenburger at the Cathedral of St. Augustine in Tucson, Ariz., changes to the Sooner Catholic, not the humble by choice, but the on Nov. 29 for his installation as bishop of Tucson. CNS photo/Karen Bonar, The “Change Register. P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, humble by necessity. He turns OK 73123. everything upside down and it gets for him in a lot of trouble.” what you and I are to be – together cluding Archbishop Coakley, Arch- “Until we begin to turn things – for the church and for the world.” bishop Emeritus Beltran, Cardinal RESS AS Bishop Weisenburger exhibit- Roger M. Mahony, retired arch- Christmas” A P SO upside down in our minds and M C ed humility and humor during bishop of Los Angeles; Archbishop O IA look at it very differently, and em- H T A I brace the world as he did in this his homily, preached initially in Christophe Pierre, papal nuncio to L BETTER O K N topsy-turvy way, I am not sure we Spanish, followed by English. The the United States; and Archbish- O NEWSPAPER can authentically call ourselves his bishop, who studied Spanish as a op John C. Wester of Santa Fe, CONTEST friends,” he said. seminarian, but has apologized for who was the main celebrant of the The bishop then focused on two his skills. Mass until Bishop Weisenburger elements of the Gospel: That Jesus After delivering the homily in received his crosier, or staff, and 2 AWARD chose us, and that we were chosen Spanish, reading a translation that took possession of the cathedra, or For seven weeks, parishioners at St. Patrick in Anadarko held a second 0 1 R as friends. he saw had been prepared for him, bishop’s chair. 6 W I N N E collection called “Change for Christmas” with families giving their change. “As I step into this new role, let he quipped: “For those of you who About 1,100 priests, family and The religious education students took the change, which totaled it be one of holy friendship,” he don’t speak Spanish, I bet that friends from Kansas and Oklaho- The Sooner Catholic $1,110, and bought bicycles, toys and other gifts for the local office added. “This celebration this day sounded good. And, for those of ma, ecumenical and civic leaders of the state Department of Human Services to distribute to foster is supported through the is not first and foremost about you do, I’ll get better.” and hundreds of Catholics from Annual Catholic Appeal. children and families in need. Photos provided. me. It really is a celebration of the The installation was attended by parishes throughout the diocese church and even in its best sense, more than two dozen bishops, in- filled the cathedral. 6 December 24, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic December 24, 2017 7 Lego kit brings mystery of the Mass into homes of A year of unusual saints from A to Z families around world With a few notable future saints too! By Kateri Schmidt The Maases knew that they wanted to share cost of bricks and the time needed for assem- This series in the fruits of grace that the Spirit produces phans of Catholic News Service the product they were creating with others, bly, the finished sets cost $49.99. of columns on in the faithful; it is expressed in many ways in his city. ST. PAUL, MINN. – Stephen and Jennifer so as they tinkered, they began asking a cru- Stephen’s previous work as a graphic design- saints has been individuals, who in their walk of life, tend to- This Pedro A. Moreno, er means that each finished kit looks entirely Maas’ family business, Domestic Church Sup- cial question: Would it sell? They researched fun. I learned ward the perfection of charity, thus causing the saint so O.P. potential copyright issues and discovered that, professional, down to a beautifully photo- ply Co., carries one product: a Lego kit that about saints edification of others” (Lumen Gentium, 39). desired Director, Office of according to the first-sales doctrine, once a graphed box and glossy instruction manual, So, in this light, I share with you a saint brings the mystery of the Mass into the living who I should to imitate Hispanic Ministry product has been purchased, the original cre- neither of which bear the Lego logo. The kits have known whose celebration is usually on Dec. 31. But, rooms of families around the world. Christ “Father Leopold Celebrates Mass” began as a ators have no say in what happens to it. contain 174 genuine Lego bricks. They include and about this year, three modified bricks, for the collar, lectionary and live quirky passion project, but it has morphed into They took the plunge. saints who I because the 31st and Roman Missal, plus four vestments – in out the a popular and successful ministry for Stephen, Stephen ordered supplies from BrickLink, had never heard falls on “Christ invites a Sunday, an online store where Lego enthusiasts can green, white, purple and red. Good News that a major part of his ministry 39, and Jennifer, 42, and their five home- of – like today’s saint in this last column of the the each and every Feast of buy huge quantities of bricks in specific sizes, But, it’s the innovative details that make the was dedicated to reaching out to those reject- schooled children. The oldest is 10-year-old year. the Holy one of us to be his Family shapes and colors from collectors around the product stand out. Leopold, whom they call “Leo.” Two important things to keep in mind about takes its place. His ed by society. He even built a hospital and world. He and Jennifer got to work assembling That cross atop the tabernacle? In typi- close friend.” It all began for these parish- all the saints mentioned, and unmentioned name begins an orphanage with money he received from a cal Lego sets, it serves as ioners of Nativity of Our Lord too, during this past year. All of them share a with the letter “Z”, generous donor. The only problem with this old-fashioned wheel spokes. in Saint Paul during the search beautiful closeness to Christ and they all are the last letter of was that his donor’s son, once the donor was Those graceful candlesticks? for Leo’s First Communion living proof that we can become saints too. This the alphabet. A special saint for my last col- deceased, objected to his father’s last wish and Made with tiny Lego tele- present. Among the standard is our calling. Christ invites each and every one umn of this series. wanted the money back. The donor’s son was scopes. In addition to the rosaries, devotionals and holy of us to be his close friend. He was born in a very rich and extremely tabernacle, altar, ambo, angry with Saint “Z” for his financial blessings cards, nothing seemed likely to The Church reminds us that: influential family. His family life presider’s chair and cre- that left him with less money in excite their young son. “Indeed Christ, the Son of God, who with the was a good one, but his heart dence table, there are cruets, his own pocket. His anger turned What they wanted was a Father and the Spirit is praised as ‘uniquely hungered for something more. He a lavabo dish, a paten with holy,’ loved the Church as His bride, delivering hungered for something that mon- into persecution. Lego kit that Leo – an avid hosts, a chalice, candles and The persecutor ordered that Lego fan – could use to act out Himself up for her. He did this that He might ey can’t buy, but he wasn’t sure a sanctuary lamp. A tiny our saint, Saint Zoticus, be the Mass. There was just one sanctify her. He united her to Himself as His what that could be, until the day “bone” serves as a saint’s own body and brought it to perfection by the he heard the Good News of Jesus dragged through the cities cob- problem: It didn’t exist. “So,” relic inside the altar. Stephen said, “that got me gift of the Holy Spirit for God’s glory. Therefore, Christ. bled paths by wild mules until he The name “Father Leopold” in the Church, everyone, whether belonging to His passion for Christ was so thinking: How come there’s no died. Our saint and martyr con- is inspired by Saint Leopold the hierarchy or being cared for by it, is called intense that he did two things. priest in Legoland?” tinued to reach out to the poor Mandic, a 5-foot-4-inch Cro- to holiness, according to the saying of the First, he gathered all his im- That question launched a and sick even after his death. One atian priest and renowned Apostle: ‘For this is the will of God, your sanc- mense riches and gave them to year-and-a-half-long process legend speaks about a spring of confessor – and Leo Maas’ tification’” (Lumen Gentium, 39). the poor. Second, he went on to of “tinkering.” Stephen raid- healing water springing up from namesake. The Church also reminds us that this close- become a priest. ed his son’s Lego bins and one of the stones his body had Stephen and Jennifer have ness to Christ, this friendship, this growing Saint “Z” was known for his began fiddling with different gone over. one goal in mind for their relationship of love that we all are called to, will love and dedication to the mem- brick combinations. Leo’s First little business: to normalize express itself in many and varied ways. Each bers of his parish and his impressive preach- So, much holiness! Fruit of Communion came and went as the faith for children. saint is different. Each saint is unique. Each ing of the gospel and especially the life-giving meeting and committing to our loving Lord, Stephen continued to test out “We intended this to be saint reflects Christ in a true but original way: truths of the faith. His charitable life also was Jesus Christ. miniature altars and ambos, the kits each night after the kids went to bed. primarily evangelistic in nature,” Stephen said. “However, this holiness of the Church is un- exemplary. He even went as far as using his But, don’t forget. We can do it too! We are all going through eight or nine versions of a Lego The product launched at the Minnesota “Our goal was to get boys to bring their Lego ceasingly manifested, and must be manifested, own home to house the destitute and the or- called to be saints. (Wild mules, optional.) tabernacle. Catholic Homeschool Conference in May 2015. Batmen to (play) Mass.” Wanting the set to be as complete as possi- Word spread on social media. Soon, Catholic Father Leopold seeks to demystify the rituals ble, Stephen found someone who could print a bookstores across the United States and the of the faith, showing kids that the Mass and white collar onto a black-clothed Lego figurine United Kingdom, including the online store the priesthood are integral parts of everyday Deepening the mission: First and gold etching onto Lego “books” to create a Holy Heroes, began requesting their product. life. From the Archives … lectionary and Roman Missal. Laurie Murphy, a former employee of Saint The sets’ fans have more to look forward to. A photo series from George Rigazzi, archdiocesan archivist bilingual Mass in Del City For the vestments, he began roaming through Patrick’s Guild in Saint Paul, said it was one The Maases plan to launch a confessional set fabric stores searching for a lightweight mate- of their biggest sellers. Orders also are taken in the spring of 2018, and they also are expect- rial that would lie flat on the small figure. He at the Maas’ website, DomesticChurchSupply. ing to design a line of saint, pope and bishop finally settled on Nike athletic fabric, laser-cut com. mini-figures sometime in the future. for the purpose. “It has really grown itself,” Stephen told The One thing is clear: Legoland will never be the The whole family got involved, taking notes Catholic Spirit, newspaper of the Archdiocese same. whenever they visited a new church. The kids of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. He and Jennifer Schmidt writes for The Catholic Spirit, news- and their friends acted as consultants, testing now hire an employee to assemble the kits in paper of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and out an early version of the instruction manual. an outbuilding behind their house. Due to the Minneapolis. The history of “The ” The parish of Saint Paul the were involved in the planning. he song, “The Twelve Days truly love was born on Christmas the great love of God in sending a Holy Spirit – charity, joy, peace, Apostle in Del City celebrated its At the end of the Mass, each of Christmas” is an English Day. savior. patience (forbearance), goodness first bilingual Mass on Dec. 12. person received a rose from the TChristmas carol. From The partridge in the pear tree The six geese a-laying stood for (kindness), mildness, Father Joseph Sundar chose the Knights of Columbus to be offered, 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics also represents Him because that the six days of creation. Seven fidelity, modesty Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. in procession, to Mary. in England were not permitted to bird is willing to sacrifice its life swans a-swimming represented and conti- Inside the parish was an ornate Developing and strengthening practice their faith openly. Some- if necessary to protect its young the sevenfold gifts of the Holy nency altar for the Patroness of the Hispanic ministries in the Arch- ather Charles Schettler, pictured at his trusty typewriter he one during that era wrote this car- by feigning injury to draw away Spirit – prophesy, (chas- Americas. Families from multiple diocese of Oklahoma City is a top used long after the dawn of computers, was an archdiocesan ol as a catechism song for young predators. serving, tity). cultural backgrounds, including priority in Archbishop Coakley’s fixture. With more than 35 years as judicial vicar, Father Catholics. According to Ann Ball in her The F Filipino, American and Hispanic, patrol letter “Go Make Disciples.” It has two levels of meaning: the book, “Handbook of Catholic Sac- 10 lords Schettler was a true servant of the Church. While he was a shy surface meaning plus a hidden ramentals:” a-leaping retiring man, his kindness, sharp sense of humor and an encyclo- meaning known only to members The two turtle doves were the were the Ten pedic knowledge of the law allowed him to adjudicate thousands of Knights of Columbus Council of the Church. Each element in Old and New Testaments and the Commandments. The cases. He brought back many people to the sacraments and at- #12108 at St. Mark Catholic Church in Norman recent- the carol has a code word for a three French hens stood for faith, 11 pipers piping stood for the 11 tracted some for the first time. Describing himself as a simple ly celebrated Father Robert religious reality that the children hope and love. teaching, faithful Apostles. The 12 drum- country boy from Sterling, there was nothing simple about Wood’s 40th anniversary could remember. The four calling birds were the exhortation, con- mers drumming symbolized the this talented man who earned his doctorate in Canon as a member of the Knights There are 12 fruits of the Holy four gospels of Matthew, Mark, tribution, leader- 12 points of belief in The Apostles’ Law from Catholic University of America. He died in of Columbus. Rich Rinaldi Ghost. ship and mercy. presented Father Wood with a Luke and John. The five golden Creed. 2009 still writing decisions two years after his retirement. The “True Love” heard in the rings represented the first five The eight maids a-milking were Fr. Calvin Goodwin, FSSP, Ne- plaque of appreciation. Photo song is not a smitten boy or girl- books of the Old Testament, which the eight beatitudes. Nine ladies braska. Catholic News Service/ ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY ARCHIVES provided. friend, but Jesus Christ, because describe man’s fall into sin and dancing were the nine fruits of the Catholic Tradition. 8 December 24, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic December 24, 2017 9 Saint Gregory’s confers degrees during winter 2017 commencement ceremonies

SHAWNEE – Saint Gregory’s University celebrated the grad- directors and pastor of Saint Eugene in Oklahoma City was uation of the August and December 2017 classes on Dec. 1 in the keynote speaker. the Don and Jenetta Sumner Fieldhouse on the Saint Grego- Duncan Tiemeyer, Saint Gregory’s Student Government As- ry’s campus in Shawnee, conferring 226 associate, bachelor’s sociation president, gave the farewell address. or master’s degrees to students from both the Shawnee and “Although this unknown may seem scary, it is important Tulsa campuses. that we look to the future with open arms,” Tiemeyer said. The ceremony was held nearly a month after it was an- “Saint John Paul the Great said, ‘Have no fear of moving nounced that the university board of directors voted to sus- into the unknown. Simply step out fearlessly knowing that pend operations after the Fall 2017 semester. “We felt it was fitting to honor our August and December God is with you, therefore no harm can befall you; all is very, graduates with a full commencement ceremony. While it was very well. Do this in complete faith and confidence.’ Face the bittersweet, it was a joyous occasion to celebrate the accom- unknown in complete faith and confidence! Have no fear! This plishments of our students and faculty,” President Michael is what we all must do. It is our duty to take this community Scaperlanda said. with us wherever we go and remember that once a Cavalier, Father Don Wolf, chairman of the Saint Gregory’s board of always a Cavalier!” Saint Gregory’s University Baccalaureate

Photos Theresa Bragg. 10 December 24, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic December 24, 2017 11 Listening to what our lives tell us The Mount brings Christmas joy to

By J.E. Helm years old, a one-way ticket and $400” in his writes, and recommends walking as a way to The Sooner Catholic pocket, tagging along “with a college mate who experience “intimacy with nature,” with God’s elementary students planned to finish his French requirements at a handiwork. The book’s cover summer course in the Sorbonne.” His third experience is one of “Diminish- By Steve Gust bought the gifts, wrapped them and says he is “a writer, Bravely, too, he explains about his “two ment.” He writes about how “most of us seniors The Sooner Catholic then brought them to school to be editor and publisher older brothers who both endured COPD and become invisible,” about how we are no longer delivered to the children. in his eighth decade,” lung cancer,” about “a friend who watched her seen as important. “People just make assump- This month, the students at Moving 134 gifts proved to be and so he would be spouse disappear into the clouds of dementia,” tions about us older folks,” he writes. Mount Saint Mary Catholic High something of a challenge. well qualified to write about another friend whose “hands are wither- What to do? “Why not let go of life’s apparent School in Oklahoma City con- “That was probably the only mis- about the end of life, but “Vesper Time” by the ing, reducing touch-typing the two-fin- illusions?” He tells about a friend who tinued their ongoing mission of take I made,” Stiles said. “I had 15 now retired Frank J. Cunningham is so much ger hunt and peck, to lifting a drinking wrote to say, “I will accept the giving back by donating dozens of students helping to take the pres- more than just “about” the end of life. glass with both hands.” limitations of age, but I do not Christmas gifts to third-grade and ents. I needed 30!” He comes across as well read and well spo- fourth-grade students at nearby In all of the wonderfully uplift- and will not define myself by Once at Lee Elementary, the ken. He references Kierkegaard, Henri Nouwen Lee Elementary. school’s principal insisted on the ing pages of his book, Cunningham my illness … I’m a child of God and John of the Cross, and he also is famil- In all, some 134 youngsters re- benefactors visiting one of the wants to make sure he doesn’t give and take that as my identity.” iar with Thomas Merton and Andrew Greeley. the impression that he’s naïve about ceived Christmas gifts. third-grade classrooms to see the Ch. 4 is on “Gratitude,” some- What makes the reader so comfortable in this the ultimate diminishments that rob The Mount’s director of commu- impact of the gifts. Student Saran thing he says is “the starting book, however, is the way he shares the details us irreparably of physical and/or nications, Jessica Stiles, said the Evans, who also is the MSM Na- point of our spiritual aware- of his life. mental capacities. He wonders if his outreach was the idea of the MSM tional Honor Society president, said ness.” He calls it “this wonder “Vesper Time,” primary, is a look back at his optimism about aging as a spiritual National Honor Society. Eventual- she was touched by what she saw. drug that costs nothing.” life from what he calls “a new vantage point.” exercise will evaporate in the face of ly, all students ended up partici- “It was rewarding to see the joy in Finally, there is “Acceptance.” He sees these last days as “time left, time to real debilitating suffering. pating in one way or another. the kids’ faces when they received This is not easy, he says, pointing get it right, vesper time.” As he explains it, the Cunningham reflects on all of this Giving back to the community their presents. It also was reward- out that “the acceptances neces- is now the proud tradition for the ing to see our community come hour of Vespers is “the sixth of Christianity’s in a very well-ordered way that fo- Mount Saint Mary Catholic High School Hannah Floyd and James Dudeck pose sary late in life are not so trivial,” Rocket student body. Each year, prayerful celebrations of the day’s progressions cuses on “five experiences of aging:” with some of the 134 Christmas presents they collected for third-grade and together for the benefit of others … the time of the lighting of the lamps just memory, intimacy, diminishment, gratitude but we should simply ask, “What the school partners with the com- fourth-grade students at Lee Elementary. Photo provided. during the Christmas Season.” before the dark descends.” and acceptance. choice do we have but to give our assent, our munity to provide gifts. Last year, In addition to the Angel Tree In the truly beautiful prose that is typical In “Memory,” he says that “remembrance is agreement?” Stiles said, it was Shidler Elemen- joins together for the sake of our community.” charitable cause, Stiles said the tary. of this book, Cunningham writes that “the the entitlement of age.” He cautions against a This is not offered gloomily or despairingly. Gifts were delivered to Lee on Dec. 13. Spanish National Honor Society worked with “It was great fun to see our students get ex- evening of my life has granted me a freedom nostalgia that can be “sentimental and cloy- Instead, this is the time to “find worth in wait- Starting in November, students began pick- the Latino Agency to help make a difference in cited about helping the children in the neigh- unknown since youth.” This is a time, he says, ing.” Instead, he says, we should look back for ing,” waiting as Tielhard de Chardin’s poem ing ornaments from an Angel Tree in the school the community during the Christmas season. borhood,” Principal Talita DeNegri said. “This is of “listening to what our lives have to tell us.” “the storyline that fostered our growth and now says, “for God to bear me away within (Him- hallway. Each ornament instructed them Steve Gust is a freelance writer for the Sooner one of several projects where the Mount family Reading the book is a lot like having a con- helps us understand who we are.” self).” whether to get a gift for a boy or a girl. The teens Catholic. versation with a good friend over coffee. He In “Intimacy,” he explains that the great mys- Cunningham concludes with, “What a prom- writes about a trip to “McManus and Riley’s tics sought “intimacy with the transcendent ise to ponder. What a beautiful image to wait men’s store for his first suit – a white one with attribute of God,” but that all that is, for him, with – one day we will become one with God.” The staff and students Fr. Clete Kiley and Fr. Don short pants” for his First Communion. He tells “beyond imagining.” “My hope lies in recogniz- J.E. Helm is a freelance writer for the Sooner at St. Gregory’s Univer- Wolf, pastor of St. Eugene about crossing “the Atlantic by ship, barely 22 ing human intimacy as an opening to God,” he Catholic. sity provided Christ- in Oklahoma City, chat mas joy to 30 under- during the 2017 convoca- privileged children tion of the National Feder- in Shawnee. Student ation of Priests’ Councils. A Millenial Journey in Faith organizations provided The 2018 convocation will gifts and a few bicycles be the 50th anniversary of to children in need. the NFPC and will be held Take time to recognize Jesus’ presence Clockwise from bot- April 23–26 in Chicago. tom, Jordan Parsons, More information is avail- Debbie Carlile and able online at http://nfpc. Growing up, on the 12th night Unlike the wise men, who were night when a man comes looking org. Photo provided. of Christmas, my siblings and only given the natural world to for fire to warm his wife and new- Sarah Schimpf prepare gifts for delivery. Photo I would go out into the yard to know God, we have with us the born child. As the man advances, Anamaría provided. gather “straw” for the wise men’s very Word of God. Like the star, the sheep dogs try to bite him, the Scaperlanda camels. Through high school and God’s word is a clear sign to fol- sheep are packed so close together Biddick college, we would fill shoe boxes low. Entering daily into the word as to prevent approaching the fire, For the Sooner with grass for the visitors from the will help us recognize God’s pres- and the shepherd throws his staff Catholic East who would come in the night. ence in our lives. at him, yet no harm comes to the A group of women from St. Helen Catholic We awoke on Jan. 6, the Feast of An Eastern European folktale of man. Church in Frederick helped build a float for the Epiphany, to three small gifts a hard-hearted shepherd demon- The man is able to carry the fire the town’s Christmas parade. The theme of brought to us by the kings. with his bare hands and The truth of who they are in Christ the parade was “Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child.” The parish That day, called “Little with no ill-effect. The becomes clearer. float theme was “St. Helen The wise men themselves Christmas” in many coun- shepherd, wondering at Catholic Church Goes tries, celebrates the gift of the protection the man demonstrate another key com- to Bethlehem.” The float the Incarnation to all people, has received, follows him ponent to recognizing Christ’s won third place and a $50 Gentile and Jew. to the mountain grotto presence in the world: silence and prize that will go toward Who were these wise men? where the man’s wife observation. We do not know a lot the religious education Why did they leave their and child lay. He, though about these mysterious visitors program. Photos provided. home and families just to a cold man, is moved from the East, but we do know meet a baby? What did they with compassion. He that they spent a lot of time look- do when they returned to gives the family a sheep ing at the heavens and quietly their home country? Were skin to warm the child. studying. They recognized the new they changed by their meet- With that act of mer- star because of their familiarity ing with God-made-man, cy, the shepherd’s eyes with what exists. even as a baby? Were there are opened and he sees How much do I observe in si- others, who studied the a whole host of angels lence? Our public spaces are loud, heavens for a sign, but did surrounding the grotto, constantly filled with music and not give up everything to singing. television. At home, things are follow the star? Like the shepherd, I, usually busy, going from one chore As we imagine what it too see more fully when or task to another – and it is easy could have been like for these strates another necessary part I act out of mercy. When I look to fill a dull moment with distrac- men, I wonder how I, too, can be- of the path to recognize Christ in upon another, child or adult, with tion, whether from my phone or a come wise and observant enough everyday life. tenderness, I see them – the truth book. to recognize God in our midst. The shepherd, whose story is of their personhood – more fully. Can I take the time to just look, The parade entry from St. Patrick in Anadarko won first place in the church The wise men offered gifts of gold, found in the beautiful picture Their beauty, their uniqueness, like the wise men did? How will I division this year during the community Christmas parade on Dec. 2. Photo frankincense, and myrrh: I wonder book, “What the Shepherd Saw,” their spark and even their lone- recognize the signs of God’s pres- provided. what I may also bring him. is tending his sheep deep in the liness or pain, is more apparent. ence if I don’t? 12 December 24, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic December 24, 2017 13 Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 Un año de santos inusuales de la A a la Z La Navidad es más de un día ¡Con algunos notables futuros santos también! Mientras escribo, nos acercamos a la her- do de bendecirnos! regalos se hayan Esta serie de expresa multiformemente en cada uno de los Este mosa fiesta del nacimiento de Cristo y al final Esta época del año está marcada por cele- desenvuelto y las columnas so- que, con edificación de los demás, se acercan a santo del año calendario, 2017. Muchos de ustedes braciones y festividades que compartimos con ventas después bre santos ha la perfección de la caridad en su propio género tanto Pedro A. Moreno, no leerán esto hasta después del día de Nav- familiares, amigos y seres queridos. Es una de Navidad hayan sido divertida. de vida;” (Lumen Gentium, 39). deseaba O.P. idad. Pero, la Navidad es más que un día, así época del año especialmente rica para celebrar terminado sus Aprendí sobre En- tonces, imitar a Director, Oficina de que quiero aprovechar esta oportunidad para con otros creyentes. cursos. Para santos a quienes desde este punto Cristo y Ministerio Hispano “Cristo nos invita desearles a cada uno de ustedes una bendita Las celebraciones litúrgicas de la época aquellos que debería haber de vista, comparto vivir la a todos y cada uno época Navideña. Navideña nos ayudan a mirar más profun- reconocen el ver- conocido y sobre con ust- edes a un Buena santo de nosotros a ser su cuya cele- A medida que el año llega a su fin, recuerdo damente en la maravilla y el misterio de Di- dadero significado santos que nun- Nueva de ca había escuchado mencionar, como el santo bración mejor amigo.” suele ser con gratitud las innumerables formas ordi- os-con-nosotros. La Natividad del Señor (Nav- de la Navidad, sin Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley que gran parte de su ministerio estaba ded- narias y extraordinarias en que el Señor ha idad), la Fiesta de la Sagrada Familia (31 de embargo, ¡la épo- de hoy en esta última columna del año. el 31 de diciembre. icado a acercarse a aquellos rechazados por bendecido a nuestra arquidiócesis este año. diciembre), la solemnidad de María, Madre de ca de Navidad apenas comienza! Desenvuelve Dos cosas importantes a tener en cuenta Pero, este año, la sociedad. Incluso construyó un hospital y ¡Por ejemplo, tuve el privilegio de ordenar Dios (1 de enero), la Epifanía del Señor (7 de y revela sus dones a lo largo de la secuencia de acerca de todos los santos mencionados, y no debido a que el un orfanato con el dinero que recibió de un 22 nuevos diáconos para el ministerio en toda enero) y el Bautismo de el Señor (8 de enero) bellas fiestas que aún están por venir. mencionados también, durante este pasado día 31 cae en domingo, la Fiesta de la Sagrada nuestra arquidiócesis! Después de una plan- nos revela el misterio de la misericordia divina El día de Navidad, como todos los domingos año. Todos ellos comparten una hermosa cer- Familia toma su lugar. Su nombre comienza donante generoso. El único problema con esto ificación muy cuidadosa, hemos tenido un hecha carne para que podamos saborear más del año, ofrezco misas por sus intenciones. canía con Cristo y todos son una prueba vivi- con la letra “Z”, la última letra del abecedario. fue que el hijo de su donante, una vez que el lanzamiento exitoso de Una Iglesia, Muchos profundamente su significado para nuestras Oremos para que nuestras celebraciones de ente de que también podemos ser santos. Esta Un santo especial para mi última columna de donante había fallecido, se oponía al último Discípulos, la primera campaña arquidiocesana vidas y nuestro mundo. Navidad renueven en cada uno de nosotros una es nuestra vocación. Cristo nos invita a todos y esta serie. deseo de su padre y quería que le devolvier- que ayudará a asegurar un futuro prometedor Los santos cuyos monumentos y fiestas profunda experiencia de la alegría del Evangelio cada uno de nosotros a ser su mejor amigo. Nació en una familia muy rica an el dinero. El hijo del donante estaba para la Iglesia en el centro y oeste de Oklaho- observamos durante la época navideña ofrecen y un profundo deseo de conocer a Jesús más La Iglesia nos recuerda que: y extremadamente influyente. Su enojado con San “Z” por sus ma. una visión del esplendor de santidad al que íntimamente, de amarlo más intensamente y de “Pues Cristo, el Hijo de Dios, quien con el Pa- vida familiar era buena, pero su bendiciones financieras que lo Pero, la bendición más memorable, por su- todos somos llamados: San Esteban, el primer seguirlo más fielmente. dre y el Espíritu Santo es proclamado «el único corazón ansiaba algo más. Tenía dejaron a él con menos dinero en puesto, fue la gloriosa beatificación del Beato mártir (26 de diciembre); San Juan Evangelista Rezo para que 2018 sea un año lleno de Santo», amó a la Iglesia como a su esposa, hambre de algo que el dinero no su bolsillo. Su enojo se convirtió Stanley Rother, sacerdote y mártir. En el Beato (27 de diciembre); y Los Santos Inocentes (28 abundantes bendiciones para cada uno de ust- entregándose a Sí mismo por ella para santifi- podía comprar, pero no estaba en persecución. Stanley, el Señor nos ha dado un intercesor de diciembre) son solo algunos de los santos edes, para sus seres queridos y para nuestra carla, la unió a Sí como su propio cuerpo y la seguro de que podría ser eso, El perseguidor ordenó que nues- muy especial para que nos acompañe mien- maravillosos cuyas fiestas forman una hermo- arquidiócesis. Estoy agradecido por el privile- enriqueció con el don del Espíritu Santo para hasta el día en que escuchó las tro santo, San Zótico, fuera arras- tras vivimos nuestro llamado a la santidad y al sa constelación de gloria celestial que rodea la gio de servir como su arzobispo. Que Jesús, gloria de Dios. Por ello, en la Iglesia, todos, lo Buena Nueva de Nuestro Señor trado por los caminos empedrados discipulado misionero. Recordar las abundan- estrella radiante de Belén. el Príncipe de la Paz, traiga su regalo de paz a mismo quienes pertenecen a la Jerarquía que Jesucristo. de la ciudad por mulas salvajes tes bendiciones de Dios del pasado fortalece la Nuestra cultura secular ya se habrá cansado nuestro mundo sufriente en el Año Nuevo que Su pasión por Cristo fue tan los apacentados por ella, están llamados a la hasta que muriera. Nuestro santo esperanza para el futuro. ¡Dios no ha termina- de la “época de vacaciones” para cuando los tenemos ante nosotros. Dios está con nosotros. santidad, según aquello del Apóstol: «Porgue intensa que hizo dos cosas. y mártir continuó llegando a los ésta es la voluntad de Dios, vuestra santifi- Primero, reunió todas sus in- pobres y enfermos incluso después cación». “(Lumen Gentium, 39). mensas riquezas y se las dio a de su muerte. Una leyenda habla de La Iglesia también nos recuerda que esta los pobres. En segundo lugar, un manantial de agua curativa que Sacerdote de cercanía a Cristo, esta amistad, esta creciente se convirtió en sacerdote. relación de amor a la que todos estamos lla- San “Z” fue conocido por su amor y brotaba de una de las piedras por mados, se expresará de muchas y variadas dedicación a los miembros de su parroquia y las que su cuerpo había sido arrastrado. Oklahoma es maneras. Cada santo es diferente. Cada santo su impresionante predicación del evangelio y Entonces, ¡mucha santidad! Fruto de conocer es único. Cada santo refleja a Cristo de una especialmente las verdades de la fe que dan y comprometerse con nuestro amado Señor, instalado como manera verdadera pero original: vida. Su vida caritativa también fue ejemplar. Jesucristo. “Esta santidad de la Iglesia se manifiesta y Incluso llegó a utilizar su propio hogar para Pero no lo olviden, ¡Nosotros podemos ha- sin cesar debe manifestarse en los frutos de albergar a los indigentes y los huérfanos de su cerlo también! Todos estamos llamados a ser obispo de Tucson gracia que el Espíritu produce en los fieles. Se ciudad. santos. (Las mulas salvajes son opcionales) “demos comienzo a nuestra continuado de la página 12 amistad” Profundizando en la misión: Primera y buen humor durante su homilía, presentada Por Michael Brown inicialmente en español y seguida del inglés. Catholic News Service Misa bilingüe en Del City El obispo, quien estudió español cuando era seminarista pero se ha disculpado por su TUCSON – Con la homilía de la Misa de manejo del idioma, dijo: “Un experto en español investidura como punto de partida para su preparó una traducción hermosa y absoluta- episcopado, el obispo Edward J. Weisenburg- mente impecable de mi homilía, pero Mons. er, séptimo obispo de Tucson, utilizó la lectura (Raúl) Treviso, quien está a cargo del ministerio del Evangelio sobre el llamado de Jesús a sus Hispano, me instó a descartarla”. discípulos a ser amigos, no esclavos, como pre- “Él me dijo: ‘La verdad, nadie se va a fijar si sentación de su plan de acción ministerial. usted comete errores’. Y mi experiencia me dice “Seamos amigos de todos, porque sin duda es que eso es cierto, así tengan paciencia conmi- así que el amor se extiende, el Reino se con- go, ya sea que hable en inglés o español, por struye, y la gran Diócesis de Tucson entrará en Sacerdotes de Arizona y sacerdotes visitantes de Kansas y Oklahoma se unieron al Obispo Weisenburger en unos momentos”. su próxima era. Hermanos y hermanas, demos la Catedral de San Agustín en Tucson, Arizona, el 29 de noviembre para su misa de instalación como obispo Después de presentar la homilía en español, de Tucson. Foto CNS/Karen Bonar, The Register. comienzo a nuestra amistad”, dijo el obispo. el obispo dijo en tono de broma, “Apuesto que La investidura el 29 de noviembre fue el para quienes no hablan español lo que dije cambio radical, dijo el obispo. “No son los ri- ellas hay alguna verdad, casi siempre nos en- último paso en la transferencia de liderazgo sonó bien. Y para quienes hablan español...”, cos, los sanos, los felices y los favoritos quienes contramos con una lucha cuesta arriba, literal que comenzó el 3 de octubre con el anuncio dijo pausando mientras se golpeaba el pecho han sido elegidos por él. Son los pobres, los o figurada, de la humanidad para encontrar del papa Francisco de que había aceptado la tres veces en señal de penitencia, “...bueno, voy que sufren, los olvidados y los humildes -- no a Dios. Es esa lucha, es nuestra la energía, La parroquia de San Pablo Apóstol en Del ticiparon en la planificación. renuncia del obispo Gerald F. Kicanas y des- a mejorar”. humildes por elección, sino por necesidad. nuestro el esfuerzo, encontrar a Dios”, dijo el City celebró su primera misa bilingüe el 12 Al final de la misa, cada persona recibió ignado como sucesor al Obispo Weisenburger, Asistieron a la Misa de investidura más de obispo. “Jesús dio vuelta todo eso. Él dijo no, de diciembre. una rosa de los Caballeros de Colón para ser anteriormente el 11o obispo de la Diócesis de Así, Jesús cambió la narrativa y eso le trajo no es así, es Dios en mí, y con amor perfecto, El padre Joseph Sundar eligió la fiesta de veinte obispos, entre ellos el Arzobispo Coakley, Salina, Kansas. El obispo Kicanas sirvió a la muchos problemas”. ofrecida, en procesión, a María. quien los ha estado buscando a ustedes, per- Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Dentro de la Arzobispo Beltran, Cardenal Cardinal Roger Diócesis de Tucson por 16 años, primero como “Hasta que nosotros comencemos a darle la Desarrollar y fortalecer los ministerios his- siguiéndolos desde siempre”. parroquia había un altar ornamentado para Mahony, el nuncio apostólico, el arzobispo obispo adjunto del obispo Manuel Moreno, y vuelta a todo en nuestra mente, lo miremos panos en la Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City “Al asumir esta nueva función, mi deseo es la Patrona de las Américas. Las familias de Christophe Pierre y el arzobispo de Santa Fe, luego como sexto obispo de Tucson. desde una perspectiva diferente, y aceptemos que sea en esencia una amistad santa con múltiples antecedentes culturales, incluidos es una prioridad en la carta de patrullaje del John Wester, quien fue el celebrante principal Ése era el día de presentación del obispo de corazón al mundo como él lo hizo, a su todos”, añadió. “Esta celebración de hoy, este filipinos, estadounidenses e hispanos, par- Arzobispo Coakley “Go Make Disciples”. inicial hasta que el obispo Weisenburger recibi- Weisenburger, y él, en su homilía, usando manera, no creo que podamos realmente llam- día, no es en realidad mi día. Es una cele- era su báculo y tomó posesión de la cátedra, o como ejemplo las bienaventuranzas, sentó las arnos amigos suyos”. bración de la Iglesia, y más que nada de lo que asiento del obispo. La catedral estaba colmada bases para continuar la labor pastoral sobre El obispo luego se concentró en dos elemen- ustedes y yo juntos seremos para la iglesia y de asistentes que incluían alrededor de 1,100 el legado de su predecesor abriendo los bra- tos de las Escrituras: en que Jesús nos eligió, y para el mundo”. RED sacerdotes, familiares y amigos de Kansas y zos a los pobres, y acompañando a aquellos a en que nos eligió como amigos. 1-888-628-9454 El obispo Weisenburger demostró humildad NACIONAL Oklahoma, líderes ecuménicos y cívicos y cien- quienes la sociedad ha marginalizado. “Considerando todas las grandes religiones prevenciondelsuicidio.org tos de fieles católicos de parroquias de toda la Jesús quiso que su mensaje diera paso a un del mundo, y teniendo en cuenta que en todas continúa en la página 13 diócesis. 14 December 24, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic December 24, 2017 15 Calendar Briefs This calendar only covers the two weeks between issue dates and may not reflect all of the calendar items. To see a full calendar, go to www.soonercatholic.org. Rosary for Life - OKC they live and contact informa- Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mass Bishop McGuinness annual December Toni Calvey, (405) 630-0539, 2 Feast of St. Basil the Great. 5 First Friday Sacred Heart Sr. Maria, parishioners at St. tion for the person nominating to The Mass will be at 5 p.m. Jan. dinner, auction [email protected] or Mass at the CPC. Exposition James and community members [email protected]; or mail to 13 at Corpus Christi Church, 1616 Bishop McGuinness Catholic 24 Fourth Sunday of . visit www.SpiritOKC.org. 2 Feast of St. Gregory Na- of the Blessed Sacrament gather every morning at 11:30 to Bryan and Karen Berland, 530 S. N. Kelly Ave., OKC with the tribute High School’s 2018 annual dinner zianzen. at 5:30 p.m.; Reconciliation pray the Rosary at 1240 S.W. 44 at Academy, Guthrie 73044, or call to follow Mass. and auction “McGuinness Rocks 25 Christmas Day, Feast of the 29 Feast of St. Thomas Becket. available prior to Mass. Mass the corner of S.W. 44 and Black- (405) 850-4274. National winners On” will be 6 p.m. Feb. 2 at The Nativity of the Lord. 3 Feast of the Most Holy Name at 7 p.m. Call (405) 721- welder Avenue near the abortion will be announced in February Southwest Liturgical Conference Criterion, 500 E. Sheridan Ave., 31 Feast of the Holy Family of of Jesus. 8944, (405) 528-6252. center. Anyone can participate. 2018 along with 50 state winners. The Southwest Liturgical Confer- OKC. Proceeds benefit school’s 26 Feast of St. Stephen. Jesus, Mary and Joseph. ence (SWLC) Study Week is Jan. work grant program (tuition assis- 3 Catholic Pastoral Center re- 6 The Lay Missionaries of Char- FOCUS mission trips Artist Way class 16-19 at Little America in Chey- tance) and additional school proj- 27 Feast of St. John. 31 New Year’s Eve. opens. ity, the Secular (Lay) Order The Fellowship of Catholic Uni- For anyone discerning a new enne, Wy. The 2018 theme “Awak- ects. Will honor long-time McGuin- of St. Teresa of Calcutta, at versity Students (FOCUS) will host path in life, looking to grow in faith en the Voice: Sing as One to the ness supporters Jay and Susan 28 Feast of the Holy Innocents. January 4 Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann St. Ann Nursing Home, OKC. more than 130 trips in nearly 50 and become a better version of Lord” offers 70 individual sessions Johnston. Auction chairmen are Seton. Mass at 9:30 a.m.; meetings countries during the 2017 – 2018 themselves, there is the Artist Way with four nationally and interna- Shannon Hill and Julie Naifeh. 28 Charismatic Catholic prayer 1 New Year’s Day. Solemnity of following. Contact (405) 396- academic year. Summer trips Class. Facilitated by Katie Gordy, tionally known keynote speakers: Visit www.bmchs.org meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic Mary, the Holy Mother of God. 9086 or (405) 341-2199. applications due Jan. 15. Full list the 10-week class will be 1:30 p.m. Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso; Ste- Pastoral Center. Contact ven Janco; ValLimar Jansen; and of trips at focusoncampus.org/ – 3 p.m. Jan. 11 through March Rose Day Carmen Florez-Mansi. A concert missions. 15 in the Council Room in the The annual Rose Day Pro-Life Jobs Box by renowned composer/musician basement at St. John, Edmond. Rally, which takes place inside Keyboardist/music director $55 million comprehensive capi- Catapult teachers needed Director of youth and campus Marty Haugen. Register at swlc. Longest married couple Babysitting available upon request the Oklahoma State Capitol each St. Robert Bellarmine in Jones is tal fundraising campaign that will Provides contracted instructional ministry org or visitcheyenne.regfox.com/ nominations at (405) 204-0598. Cost is $100 year, is set for Feb. 7. The day will seeking a part-time keyboardist/ be implemented in 108 churches. services with the necessary educa- The archdiocese is seeking a full- swlc-2018. Fee is $200. Vendors Worldwide Marriage Encounter and participants need to purchase feature Kay Coles James, founder music director. Liturgical music The successful candidate will be tional expertise in reading, mathe- time director of youth, young adult contact (307) 682-3319. is looking for the longest married the book “The Artist Way” by Julia and president of The Gloucester experience and music degree pre- highly organized, have excellent matics, writing and related areas; and campus ministry. The position couple in the United States. Visit Cameron. Enroll by contacting Institute, an organization which ferred. Duties include one Sunday written, verbal and social media diagnoses learning skill deficits includes direct leadership of all Sanctity of Life Mass wwme.org by Jan. 10 to nominate Katie at [email protected] or Mass, Holy Day Masses, occasional communication skills. Familiarity and delivers prescribed instruc- archdiocesan youth evangelization The 2018 Sanctity of Life Mass trains and nurtures leaders in the a couple, or e-mail the name of the call/text (405) 627-6954. funerals, quinceañeras and weekly with social media platforms re- tional delivery methods as deter- and discipleship efforts, oversight is at 6 p.m. Jan. 17 at The Cathe- African American community, and couple, their wedding date, where choir practice. Contact Fr. Danny quired. Send resume to nlargent@ mined by the company; consults of young adult and campus minis- dral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, the Most Rev. David Konderla, Grover, [email protected] or archokc.org. with school personnel to coordi- try efforts, and the summer youth 3214 North Lake Ave., OKC. There Bishop of Tulsa. Contact Catholic Fran Thibodeau, (405) 399-1727. nate efforts in providing services camp program. Bachelor’s degree will be presentations after Mass Charities, (800) 375-8514, www. to students; communicates and in theology, religious education for adults and high school youth. bgco.org/roseday. Elementary substitute teacher The Catholic Foundation St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catho- conferences with parents providing or related field required; master’s For adults: “A Culture of Witness: Communications coordinator The archdiocese has an imme- lic School, Edmond, is seeking an information on student progress. Cherishing the Vulnerable,” by Lenten Mission degree preferred. Previous experi- diate opening for a communica- elementary long-term substitute Debbie Espinosa, executive direc- Save the date for a Lenten Mis- Bachelor’s degree and Oklaho- ence in leading youth ministry on CORNERSTONE tor at the Center for Family Love. sion with Fr. Joe Creedon – “Living tions coordinator to be part of the during April and May 2018 to cov- ma teaching certificate required. the diocesan and/or parish level a For youth: “I Have Called You Out Our Baptismal Commitment,” Stewardship and Development er a maternity leave. Certified sub- Teaching experience preferred. All must. Significant background with Giving through the Catholic Friends,” by Fr. Brian Buettner. Feb. 19-21, at St. John, 900 S. team. The position is responsible stitute preferred. Send a resume classroom, instructional materials, leadership training and ministry Foundation – Why it makes sense Boulevard, Edmond. (405) 340- for managing digital media and to Laura Gallagher, principal, St. prepared lessons and paid training formation highly desired. Bilingual communications programs related Elizabeth Ann Seton, 925 S. Bou- provided. Apply online at https:// Worldwide Marriage Encounter 0691. in Spanish preferred. Send resume Weekend to the implementation of the “One levard, Edmond, OK 73034, or careers-catapult.icims.com/ to [email protected]. Tax Benefits – Because we are a 501(c) Church, Many Disciples” cam- [email protected]. jobs/5314/teacher/job. (3) public charity, gifts to the Catholic The next Oklahoma City Mar- School of Lectio riage Encounter Weekend is Jan. The next session of St. Joseph paign. The team is being expanded To see more job openings, go on- Foundation of Oklahoma receive the to support the implementation of a line to www.soonercatholic.org. maximum tax benefits allowed. 26-28 at the Catholic Pastoral Monastery’s School of Lectio is Keeping it Simple – By establishing a Center. Contact Rick and Bev Fell- Feb. 21-24. Contact lectio@stjo- fund at the Catholic Foundation, you can er, (405) 323-9119, rbfeller@gmail. sephmonastery.org. Overnight avoid administrative burdens, legal com- com. Apply by Jan. 1 to receive 25 accommodations available for a Ranked the #1 Agency in the order plexities and compliance requirements percent off of the $100 application limited number of participants. in 2015 and in the U.S. in 2016 associated with private foundations. fee (promo code: EarlyJan). Visit Visit www.stjosephmonastery.org/ Unique Fraternal Benefits. Flexibility – The Catholic Foundation http://meoklahoma.org. retreats. accepts a wide variety of gifts including cash, appreciated stocks, mutual funds Domestic Church Evangelization Silent retreat on creativity For Free. Retreat and other marketable securities, life in- The Lenten retreat is a weekend surance policies, retirement plan assets, A retreat for sacramentally mar- where people can develop creativi- ried couples with an opportunity business-related assets and mineral and ty, work on a project, discern their to begin their spiritual journey real properties. path or just rest and get closer to together (or to deepen it). Feb. 1-4 Cost Effective – Because the Catholic God. It begins at 9 a.m. March 2 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, Foundation administers more than 150 and ends at Noon March 4 at the 7501 Northwest Expressway. 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Contact Katie at (405) ma-city. has worked with individual donors, 627-6954, [email protected]. program was launched in 1994, parishes, schools and other Catholic Celebrating Catholic Education related organizations to invest in the fu- Breakfast Prayer in the Four Directions ture of our faith in Oklahoma. CFO has The second annual Celebrating Save the date for the second the KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS identified and addressed programs and Catholic Education Breakfast is annual Prayer in the Four Direc- opportunities to improve and enhance scheduled for 7:15 a.m. Feb. 2 at tions retreat by the Archdiocese of our spiritual life, parish life, the arts and the Skirvin Hilton Hotel in Oklaho- Oklahoma City’s American Indi- has paid out more than music, youth ministries, religious edu- ma City. Join Archbishop Coak- an Catholic Outreach and Saint cation, Catholic school education, senior ley, Superintendent Diane Floyd, Kateri Tekakwitha Spiritual Center ministries, campus ministries, social ser- educators from around the arch- of Oklahoma. The theme, “Being $14.9 MILLION in benefits vices, vocations and many other areas. diocese and Barbara Edmondson, a Missionary Where You Are,” will For more information, contact the foundation office at: chief leadership and programs offi- be discussed at the retreat March The Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc. cer for the National Catholic Edu- 3 at Our Lady of the Lake Retreat to families in need. P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 cation Association to celebrate and House, Guthrie. Contact Deacon (405) 721-4115 n www.cfook.org n [email protected] support the 23 Catholic schools of Roy Callison, American Indian the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. 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LIFE INSURANCE DISABILITY INSURANCE LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE RETIREMENT ANNUITIES 16 December 24, 2017 Sooner Catholic Royal engagement announcement brings attention to Catholic school By Carol Zimmermann had never heard of Markle while but also as someone who is into bringing meshed with the school’s Catholic News Service others knew every detail about her philanthropy and altruism and mission and philosophy.” WASHINGTON – When the news 15-month romance with Prince giving back,” the school’s student Markle was chosen as a Kairos broke of Meghan Markle’s engage- Harry, her engagement, her TV body President Mia Speier told retreat leader during her senior ment to Prince Harry, reporters career, activism and now discon- KABC, the Los Angeles ABC affili- year and took part in the school’s descended upon the Los Angeles tinued lifestyle blog, The Tig. ate. theater productions – long before Catholic school Markle attended – The school, founded by Sisters Webb said Speier’s reaction her role as Rachel Zane in the tele- Immaculate Heart High School and of the Immaculate Heart of Mary about the school’s connection to vision drama “Suits.” Middle School. in 1906, tried to put the engage- the royal engagement is: “She is “She has gone from one stage “They’ve been scaling the walls,” ment news in perspective, at least a sister who walked our hallways to a bigger stage,” Webb added, Communications Director Callie on social media. Its Nov. 27 tweet and was already inspiring.” noting that in “whatever small Webb said of the reporters call- said: “Over 10,000 women of great And, that’s pretty much how the way” the school contributed to her ing and visiting the 112-year-old heart and right conscience have school sees it. current achievements, it is proud. school just a few miles from the graduated from Immaculate Heart, “We’ve been proud of Meghan for Immaculate Heart makes no landmark Hollywood sign. and we are proud to count actress a long time,” said Webb of Markle’s mention of the royal engagement For two days, Webb received and humanitarian @meghanmar- advocacy. on its website. Instead, the school telephone calls and e-mails from kle among them. Today, we send “That’s very much in keeping news is about sports wins, chari- local newspapers and TV stations her our very best wishes as she with the goal of all our students,” ty drives, upcoming events and a as well as national media and celebrates her engagement to His she told Catholic News Service, 2007 graduate who is featured in British tabloids about the school’s Royal Highness Prince Harry.” adding that it reflects the school’s 2018 edition of Forbes. famous fiancee – the 1999 gradu- It posted a similar message that mission, which “encourages She knows the media focus on ate who is not Catholic but attend- day on its Facebook account, but students to become women of the school is likely to wane, but for ed the school from seventh grade added that as a global ambassador great heart and right conscience now, it has been great publicity. until graduation. for World Vision Canada, Markle through leadership, service and a She also continually hopes to ABC’s “20/20” spent a day on campaigned for clean, safe drink- lifelong commitment to Christian reinforce the message that Immac- the campus – with six of their vans ing water. And, as a UN Women’s values.” ulate Heart is thrilled for Markle, parked on the school’s ball field. Advocate she has spoken up for Webb also noted that Markle, but not just for the wedding at The attention, and the news women’s rights and gender equal- 36, was exposed at an early age England’s Windsor Castle. itself, has been exciting for the ity. to helping others, something that “We always tell our students to school’s 674 students, Webb said, “She’s so inspirational to many was reinforced at school with com- dream big,” she said, “but not nec- pointing out that some of them of us, not just as an actress, munity service projects. “Her up- essarily about marrying a prince!”

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Several parishes in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City celebrated the annual feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe with prayers, re-enactments, dancing and singing. The feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe is Dec. 12.

Holy Name of Jesus, Chickasha

Blessed Sacrament, Lawton

St. Joseph, Norman

Holy Spirit, Mustang Photos Cara Koeing/Sooner Catholic and provided.