Sooner Catholic www.soonercatholic.org August 21, 2016 www.archokc.org Go Make Disciples Unity Walk, prayer service uplifts By Diane Clay, More than 1,000 faithful from Christian community multiple Christian denominations gathered Aug. 15 in down- town Oklahoma City for the first-ever Unity Prayer Ser- vice and Walk. The event provided an uplifting oppor- tunity to pray, sing and praise Jesus in response to a satanic ritual performed in the city and against violence and hatred around the world. Rev. William Novak, vicar general for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, wel- comed the crowd. “I stand here tonight with leaders and representa- tives from many Christian denominations and faiths. We are all brothers and sisters unified in peace and in prayer. As we stand here in this particular place, we

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are reminded what evil has done to our city and the lives it has de- stroyed, but we are also aware of the good that rests in every human heart; good that overcomes evil; that seeks healing and community and peace. We ask God to dispel all darkness and evil of every kind from our city, our nation and our world.” continued on Page 8

Olympic gymnast keeps rosary close when she competes By Catholic News Service,

RIO DE JANEIRO – U.S. Olympic gymnast and gold medalist Simone Biles says when she travels, she some- times takes with her a statue of Saint Sebastian, the patron saint of athletes, and she also carries a rosary her mother gave her. Biles, who won gold in the women’s gymnastics all- around competition Aug. 11 and helped lead the U.S. women to a team gold Aug. 9, made those comments to Us Weekly. “My mom, Nellie, got me a rosary at church. I don’t use it to pray before a competition. I’ll just pray nor- mally to myself, but I have it there in case,” the 19-year- old told the magazine in a July 8 interview.

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Put Out Into the Deep Find more Catholic Foundation 2016 Luke 5:4 Kids’ summer fun with news on the grant applications available Shaping a culture of life: what about Totus Tuus website By Ted King, Deadline Sept. 30 the death penalty? By Sooner Catholic Staff Totus Tuus, which is Latin for Each year, the Catholic Foun- Additional coverage of By Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, totally yours, is a summer program dation awards grants in support Church and archdiocesan that consists of several teams of of education related projects to High profile mishaps involving the execution proto- responsibility have been news and events, only on four young adults teaching youth parishes, schools, religious edu- cols in our state as well as exonerations of death row fully determined. But, it www.soonercatholic.org: about their Catholic faith. Saint cation and parish youth programs inmates resulting from DNA evidence and/or new ev- adds that this should be John Paul II used the phrase Totus through the Archdiocese of Okla- idence have many people reconsidering their support the final option, “if this a To send photos, event Tuus as his motto as pope. homa City. In addition to pro- of the death penalty. is the only possible way information or story ideas, The program lasts seven weeks gram materials, many of the grant Recently, The Oklahoman reported that the major- of effectively defending Archbishop Paul S. Coakley e-mail [email protected]. with a team spending one week at requests have focused on comput- ity of Oklahomans now support replacing the death human lives against the a parish and then going to another ers, audio-visual equipment and penalty with a sentence of life without the possibility unjust aggressor” (CCC 2267). a Find the new 2017 parish for a week. There is a morn- technology as a means of engaging of parole (The Oklahoman, Aug. 6, 2016). Our state, In other words, the Church’s teaching puts very Confirmation schedule for ing session for 1st through 6th more students in the education which has been reliably pro-life in supporting legis- strict limits on the use of the death penalty. “If, how- the archdiocese at grades and an afternoon session process. lation to protect the unborn, has until quite recently ever non-lethal means are sufficient to defend and www.archokc.org. Click on for 7th through 12th grades. In Grant awards will be based upon been solidly supportive of the use of the death pen- protect people’s safety from the aggressor, authority “Archbishop.” addition to teaching, there are the educational objective of the alty. That may be changing. will limit itself to such means, as these are more in confessions, Mass and adoration of specified project to the parish/ What ought we as Catholics to make of this dis- keeping with the concrete conditions of the common a In anticipation of the the Blessed Sacrament. Seminari- school, its expected outcome and cussion? What guidance does the Magisterium of good and more in conformity with the dignity of the new abortion clinic in ans from the archdiocese help lead the need for financial assistance to the Church offer to help the faithful to properly form human person” (CCC 2267). southwest Oklahoma City, teams each summer. accomplish the stated goal. Funds our consciences on the often neuralgic subject of the The use of the death penalty, or capital punish- a few blocks from St. James Father John Grant, associate awarded are intended to support pastor at Holy Family Cathedral educational projects at the re- death penalty? ment, could be legitimate under very narrowly cir- parish and other churches, The Fifth Commandment of the Decalogue affirms cumscribed situations, specifically, if there is no in the Diocese of Tulsa, credits questing organization and are not join Fr. Pruett, Sr. Maria, A student at St. Philip Neri School the sacredness of human life when it proclaims, other way to protect society. Given the means that his involvement with this program bonded by getting to know each intended to supplement operating parishioners at St. James checks out a Chromebook laptop pur- “Thou shall not kill” (Ex.20:13). “The Catechism of the the state has today to incarcerate offenders and pro- years ago to leading him to discern other. We learned a lot about God expenses. Grant requests will not chased with a 2015 Catholic Founda- and community members Catholic Church” asserts, “God alone is the Lord of tect society, the cases in which the execution of the a vocation to the priesthood. and how He affects each person be considered for auctions, fund- tion Grant. every morning at 11:30 a.m. life from its beginning until its end: no one can under offender is truly necessary are, in the words of Saint Ashton Kirton, a Totus Tuus individually.” raising events, debt reduction, any circumstance claim for himself the right directly John Paul II, “very rare, if not practically non-exis- at 1240 S.W. 44 to pray the teacher, who is a sophomore biol- Fifth grader Hayden Owings, also brick and mortar projects, endow- for their youth to attend a youth to destroy an innocent human being” (CCC 2258). tent” (Gospel of Life, 56). Rosary. Anyone can ogy major at Rogers State Univer- of Saint Philip Neri, added that ment funds or capital campaigns. retreat or conference. The founda- What about those Unfortunately, in participate. sity in Claremore, said, “A friend Totus Tuus was a week not only Equipment, furniture or other tion supports youth registrations who are not innocent? many parts of the called and asked, ‘Do you want to of spiritual enrichment but of fun items will only be considered if to help defray a portion of the cost From earliest times, United States, the teach kids about Jesus?’” She said as well: “I was taught how valu- significant to the educational pro- to attend the program. Christian reflection has use of the death pen- yes, and one thing she teaches is able prayer is and how that helps gram. Only one request per parish Last year, more than $89,000 in sought a fuller under- alty has become quite the Glorious me be closer to or school will be considered for grants were presented to 50 par- standing of what this commonplace. As we Mysteries of Jesus. And the funding. ishes and schools. This year, the divine precept prohibits consider the rising tide the Holy Ro- water fight on The Grants program will have foundation has budgeted $100,000 and allows. This need of violence across our sary. One of the Friday was so an additional focus on School for the Educational Grants pro- awesome!” arises especially in nation, the alarming parishes Kirton STREAM programs. STREAM gram. Totus Tuus light of the often tragic number of innocent visited is Saint stands for Science-Technology-Re- Applications will be accepted @archokc is funded by a events that occur in the people found to have Mark in Nor- ligion-Engineering-Arts-Mathemat- until Sept. 30. Notification of all grant from the lives of individuals and been mistakenly sen- man. ics. A portion of the new money grant awards will be by Nov. 1. Catholic Foun- societies as, for exam- tenced to death (one Archdiocese of June 13-17, available will go toward promoting The grant application form is avail- Oklahoma City dation of Okla- able online at www.cfook.org. ple, when we confront is too many), and the a Totus Tuus new or existing STREAM programs event was held homa. in Catholic schools. violent crime and acts disproportionately high For more information, contact Arquidiócesis de at Saint Philip Many parishes help to support of war and terror. number of poor and Oklahoma City Ted King is a Barney Semtner at (405) 721-4115 Neri in Midwest their youth program by a Catho- There are times when minority prisoners who freelance writer or [email protected]. City for the lic Foundation educational grant the values imposed by are on death row, we for the Sooner youth of that God’s Law seem to involve a paradox. This is evident may well question whether there is any legitimate Catholic. parish and for when it comes to legitimate defense, including self-de- justification for the use of the death penalty today. the youth of fense. The Church acknowledges the true right to Our Church’s moral and social teachings offer Saint Paul the defend oneself and indeed the duty to defend those sound guidance to help us navigate a way through Apostle in Del for whom one is responsible from the actions of an these questions. For Catholics and others, this teach- City. The team unjust aggressor. ing shines the light of truth on many difficult matters. included four The state, too, which is responsible for protect- It gives sure guidance in fulfilling our responsibility to college students: ing the good order of civil society and safeguarding properly form our individual consciences. Amanda Heuertz of Benedictine the common good, has the duty to defend its people It has value for society as a valuable contribution to College in Atchison, Kan.; Jeffrey Young men make against unjust aggression and to punish aggressors the public conversation about whether we as Okla- Mayberger of the University of in a way that is proportionate to the offense. homans want to retain a form of punishment that Tulsa; Catherine Sheehan of Okla- a a a a a a Emmaus Days a This is the context in which we ought to consider ratchets up the level of violence, is susceptible to homa State University; and Austin the question of the death penalty. The second edition misapplication and is corrosive of the values of our Stone of Saint Gregory’s University success of the “Catechism of the Catholic Church,” following culture. Recent trends and statistics about the ap- “Dear God, thank you in Shawnee. the 1995 encyclical letter of Saint John Paul II, “The plication of the death penalty as well as the alarming for the amazing teach- Saint Philip Neri’s director of More than 30 high school students Gospel of Life,” does not exclude the possibility of incarceration rates in our state point out the urgent youth ministry, Frank Cleary, com- from across the Archdiocese of Okla- the legitimate authority having recourse to the death need for criminal justice reform in our nation and in ers who have given mented, “Totus Tuus added some homa City attended Emmaus Days penalty, assuming that the guilty party’s identity and our state. What kind of culture are we shaping? their lives to serve our new twists to our typical Vacation 2016. The high school vocations re- children. Fill them with Bible School experience. Bringing treat was offered Aug. 3-5 at Our Lady in four young adults from outside of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp Archbishop Coakley’s Schedule strength to lead, grace the parish brought a spark of en- in northeast Okla- to guide and hope to ergy and newness to our summer homa County. The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. thrive in their class- activity.” During the re- Saint Philip Neri’s religious ed- treat, the young men heard from seminarians, Aug. 21 – Sept. 4 rooms. Bless them ucation director, Peggy Browne, priests and others about religious life and beyond measure for added, “The Totus Tuus experience discerning God’s call, and were able to ask Aug. 30 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis De Sales Chapel, Catholic Pastoral Center their willingness to pour offered many opportunities for questions. They also prayed, sang, spent time Aug. 31 – CRS Budget and Finance Committee teleconference, Noon into the next genera- them to learn about and appreciate playing games and got to hang out with Arch- Aug. 31 – Catholic Foundation board meeting, 3 p.m., Archbishop’s Residence their Catholic faith.” bishop Coakley. tion through education. Sept. 1 – School Mass and classroom visits, 8:15 a.m., St. Eugene, OKC Saint Philip Neri’s 8th grader Mc- For more information about upcoming voca- Amen.” Kaena Abernathy said, “I loved how tions events, contact [email protected] or Sept. 1 – Vespers and new student gathering, 7 p.m., St. Thomas More University Parish, Norman we broke out into age groups and (405) 721-9351. 4 August 21, 2016 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic August 21, 2016 5 Tolerance toward our neighbor Investments that work for the poor Patience with our shortcomings By Alvaro Marfull-Melendez, In June, the Second Vatican the question CRS often gets on resources of one U.S. parish by Associate Director, Office of Hispanic Ministry Impact Investing Conference: twinning from U.S. parishes. The some colossal multiple and we get Dr. Carolyn Making the Year of Mercy a Year of concern is that over decades of $77 billion, which is the amount Y. Woo One of the convictions that not cool down and we avoid devel- who is injured by human limita- Impact for the Poor, co-hosted by contribution to Haiti parishes, the now invested in impact enterprises President and spiritual writers give us (writers, oping toxic behavior. tions but has a warm spirit and a the Pontifical Council for Justice latter have generally not made sig- around the world. Impact investing Chief Executive, saints, mystics) is that whoever Co-existence in general, espe- heart full of burning love. and Peace and Catholic Relief nificant strides in self-sufficiency. by Catholic institutions, though a Catholic relief wants to participate honorably in cially in the workplace, can be- The practice of tolerance, pa- Services (CRS), convened 170 at- As dedicated parishioners pon- small fraction of the global total, Services Most Reverend the victory of Christ, must partic- come a toxic space if there is no tience, self-control and even a tendees, comprising global Church der their eventual exit, they worry is growing. Moving from negative Paul S. Coakley ipate in the battles and share His understanding of human nature good sense of humor before what leaders and experienced impact about the continuation of this screening that avoids businesses sacrifices. as wounded and an authentic we experience as the faults of oth- stances of profound social inequal- Archbishop of Oklahoma City investors and ministry. With that contradict Church teachings, People who love and want to be Christian patience is not practiced. ers, reflects the basic attitudes we social entrepre- urgency, some exemplars like the Jesuits, Oblates ity and unacceptable conditions of Publisher a true disciple, have better have toward ourselves. And, neurs. explore ways for of Mary, Ascension Investment poverty affecting communities and tools to handle the difficult this attitude can be "carnal" Impact Invest- local communi- Management and CSC Sisters have entire peoples. These investors Diane Clay aspects of life. Having better or "spiritual." ing brings in ties to establish taken the positive step of designat- turn to financial institutes that Editor tools does not mean "easier." Paul had clarity of his own private capital, enterprises that ing a certain percentage of their will use their resources to promote Discipleship and en- shortcomings and had a acting as both can generate investments for impact funds. the economic and social develop- trance into the Kingdom "Radiographic" look at the ment of these groups through in- Brianna Osborne supplements to revenues and While the social enterprise model is a "difficult and narrow people who he touched and and substitutes ultimately prof- is not appropriate for all social vestment funds aimed at satisfying Managing Editor path" (Mt 7:14). We have the evangelized. His experience of charity and its to improve ministries of the Church, there is basic needs associated with agri- task to develop the virtue helps us manage health- government their lives. It is a need to look for opportunities in culture, access to water, adequate of patience, with our own ily our own and others' funding, to the extension order for the Church to serve the housing and reasonable prices as Volume 38, Number 16 shortcomings and those of wounds. support social of giving fish, mission of lifting the poor out of well as with primary health care others. The Christian who follows enterprises for to teaching poverty in meaningful numbers. I and educational services. Invest- One of the daily signs that the works of the flesh (Gal ments of this sort are meant to Sooner Catholic Newspaper their benefits to the poor and mar- people to fish, to establishing the am glad to observe budding ex- remind us of our original 5:19-21) reacts to life in a ginalized and their ability to sus- necessary resources for fishing to amples and enthusiasm in this have positive social repercussions 7501 Northwest Expressway rupture is the experience of distorted way. For example, tain themselves financially. Think become a real livelihood option. direction. on local communities, such as the Oklahoma City, OK 73132 immaturity, limitations in gossip that negatively em- of Newman’s Own, a food business Investments may be needed for All of us can be more vigilant creation of jobs, access to energy, (405) 721-1810 personality, culture, sometimes A simple way to detect this is to phasizes the defect or the alleged that is both profitable and socially boats or for a fish farm, processing about our investment funds to training and increased agricultural Fax: (405) 721-5210 even genetic traits, what we find observe how withdrawn and defen- lack of someone is one of those oriented as it deploys all profits to equipment, cold storage, or a truck assess the proportion used for productivity” (Pope Francis, June 16, 2014). E-mail: [email protected] unpleasant, hateful, annoying and sive we are in our personal spaces. distortions that most intoxicates its social mission. to transport fish to market. impact funds. There are energetic even unacceptable in our neighbor. Discipleship is not something ro- co-existence. Dr. Carolyn Y. Woo is the pres- Mailing Address: The infusion of private capital The U.S. parish can provide dol- debates on whether social benefits It costs us to endure the short- mantic. It is a daily struggle. And, The Christian who follows the from institutions and individuals lars as a combination of donation, necessitate a lower financial re- ident and CEO of Catholic Relief P.O. Box 32180 comings of others. Or what we, this is a greater demand for those works of the flesh has no, or a very is critical as the scale, frequency, loans, loan guarantee or equity turn. The guiding question: What Services, the official overseas Oklahoma City, OK 73123 "from our bellybutton" (egocen- who have the same faith and share poor, ability to share patiently with duration and intensity of global in the business. Such enterprise does a more just and peaceful humanitarian agency of the Cath- trism) subjectively qualify as a the same mission, and often the others the way of Christ. Anything problems overwhelm the amount development can be empowering, society mean to us? olic community in the United Visit us online at that bothers you about someone, of charity and government dol- gives people dignity and stands Pope Francis reminds us that, States. This article is part of her on- going monthly column, Our Global www.soonercatholic.org whether real or imaginary, suffers, lars available. As such, we must on the Catholic Social Teaching of “Impact investors are those who seeks revenge and unleashes a bring in new energies, imagination subsidiarity. are conscious of the existence of Family, written for Catholic News war. and creative solutions. Consider Multiply the intentions and serious unjust situations, in- Service. Visit the archdiocesan website We all grow up to become "spir- at www.archokc.org itual Christians" (Gal 5:22), i.e. those who are led by Christ "who The Sooner Catholic is meek and humble of heart" (Mt Building DiscipleMakers at St. Philip Neri Sister Frances (USPS 066-910) is published 11:29), who in Christian broth- "defect." same work environment. erhood will "put on the new self, By Charles Albert, Therese Murray biweekly except for once in July The practice of this work of Ecclesial spaces such as par- which is being renewed, for knowl- and twice in December by On Oct 7, 2013, Archbishop through, “discovery that Jesus him/her to receive more solid mercy comes from an experience ishes, movements and religious edge, in the image of its creator. Coakley’s pastoral letter described loves me as an individual, the Holy nourishment in the ordinary life of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. of pain, in which human interac- service offices have the invitation … Put on then, as God’s chosen his vision of a new evangeliza- Spirit is the source of our spiritual the Christian community.” tion sometimes has the weight of and more intense challenge to im- ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt tion. He wanted the Archdiocese energy and development, growing The process is based on avail- The newspaper is not responsible a cross and forcibly pushes us to itate the teacher. It is the truth of compassion, kindness, humility, of Oklahoma City to “Go Make in the faith, developing a habit of ability, and can range from a for unsolicited material. test the limits of our self-control. the Gospel that is at stake. We are gentleness and patience, bearing Disciples.” obedience to God’s will and full-day per month to one hour Our Lord experienced exactly not members of a secular enter- with one another and forgiving Copyright © 2016 Sooner Catholic In 2014, the Office of New finally embracing the call per week. It is designed not as an what we are describing: "And prise, but spaces organized for the one another, if one has a grievance Evangelization initiated to ‘Go Make Disciples.’” obligation, but an opportunity to Jesus answering said, O faith- service of the Kingdom. against another; as the Lord has the process with four small strengthen faith. Everyone Subscription rate: $20 per year less and perverse generation, how And, this is where it becomes forgiven you, so must you also do” groups of parish leaders. in the group is at a different for all who are not members of the long will I be with you and endure more urgent to demand an imita- (Col 3, 5 to 13). The purpose was, initially, to stage in the walk with Christ. Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. you?” (Lk 9: 41). tion of Jesus, as the new man; one co-discern with leaders from Joy Murphy said she never Periodical postage paid at The ego of Jesus, His human diverse parishes whether they has been involved in a spiri- identity, while in this world was Oklahoma City, OK 73125. thought the process would tual experience such as Saint healthy and mature. So, its def- work as a means of helping Philip Neri’s DiscipleMakers. inition as "Lamb of God" also Georgia LCWR Assembly adult parishioners to develop “It has opened a new world Sister Frances Therese Mur- POSTMASTER: Send address had a wonderful manifestation in a personal relationship with to me. It has given me an ray, O.P., died July 9 at St. changes to the Sooner Catholic, his humanity also. The more "in Sister Marietta Fahey, Jesus and to develop the heart opportunity to open my faith, Dominic Villa. Her religious P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, Grace" a person is, the more ob- a member of the Sisters and habits of a disciple. share my faith and under- name was Sister Mary Daniel. OK 73123. vious the darkness and the lights of the Holy Family from Under the direction and DiscipleMakers stand what evangelization Sister Frances Therese made are around them. Therefore, while Freemont, Calif., right, enthusiasm of Deacon Norm really means.” her first religious profession as having the tools to overcome, we signs the forehead of Sis- Mejstrik, the process at Saint St. Philip Neri - Once participants com- a Sinsinawa Dominican March may be more intolerable to our ter Madeleine Meagher, a Philip Neri in Midwest City has plete the six-step program, 9, 1941, and her final profes- personal limitations and those of member of the Religious more than 12 parishioners Midwest City they can start a small group. sion Aug. 7, 1944. She minis- our neighbor. Sisters of Charity from who have completed the 36 (405) 737-4476 James and Anna Timberlake tered in education for 45 years, Our Lord was forced by the peo- San Pedro, Calif., Aug. weeks of training. There are are leaders of a group that as a hospital chaplain for eight ple and his disciples to know their 10 during the Leadership more than 120 parishioners www.stphillipnerimwc.org includes five non-Catholic years, and in various roles for own limits of patience and self- Conference of Women and non-parishioners who members. the Sinsinawa Dominican con- control. But, even the lambs may Religious assembly in At- have signed up for the small “People are drawn to the gregation for 11 years. eventually react harshly some- lanta. The gesture asked group meetings. Carole Brown, director of new Lord. When people see that In the Archdiocese of Okla- times. forgiveness and reconcil- The process is a spiritual expe- evangelization for the archdiocese Christ can provide true peace and homa City, Sr. Frances Therese This is one of the few times we iation for any discrimina- rience in small faith groups with said, “You could think of it as a true joy, they want and desire it taught at Rosary School in see complaints from the teacher. tion or hurt afflicted upon the goal of developing closer rela- way of doing RCIA for people who for themselves. That peace and joy Oklahoma City in 1941, and This has to increase our confi- a person of color. (CNS The Sooner Catholic tionships with Christ and fellow are already Catholic. It lays the is attractive to everyone whether served as hospital chaplain at dence of being understood by him photo/Michael Alexander, parishioners. foundation of the spiritual edi- Catholic or non-Catholic.” St. Anthony Hospital in Okla- is supported through the as well as being forgiven and filled Georgia Bulletin) Deacon Mejstrik said the pro- fice of the Christian, nurtures the homa City from 1981-1985. Archdiocesan Development Fund. Charles Albert is a freelance with grace so that, as he did, even gram has impacted him personally roots of his faith life and enables reaching our limits, our love does writer for the Sooner Catholic. 6 August 21, 2016 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic August 21, 2016 7 The Catholic Difference Holiness in example of St. Joseph Norman visits The Washington Post and the Church of Me George Weigel Ethics and Public St. Dominic Mexico for first mission trip Policy Center My local paper, the Washington tal system: the sexual revolution been a hallmark of Francis’s pa- Earlier this month, I read a short By Judy Hilovsky, Post, is best read for its sports and in all its forms. Thus, the Post pacy.” biography of Saint Dominic, the op-ed pages and its often-sensible has been front and center in the Memo to editors: “Empathy for Saint Joseph in founder of the Order of Preachers, Anamaría editorials on foreign policy. Alas, agitation for giving legal protection the oppressed” has been a hall- Scaperlanda Norman took its or Dominicans. Long familiar with the Post editorial board’s IQ drops to every imaginable icon of this mark of the papacy for a long time. not been “dodging” these issues, Biddick first mission trip the Dominican order and their well below the Mendoza Line when extraordinary cultural upheaval, To suggest otherwise – to imply which are not in fact “issues” but For the Sooner ever and it brought the subject is the Catholic Church. from state-funded contraception to that the Catholic Church has been settled matters of Catholic moral white habits, I never had read even Catholic the group of 15 to After decades of grumbling about abortion-on-demand to the latest a theologically-sophisticated Ku teaching, informed by both reason a brief account of his life. Coahuila, Mexico. this seemingly per- faux-“civil rights” cause: Klux Klan, reveling in oppression and revelation. Beneath the façade I learned that this holy man From July 17-23, manent feature of life public restrooms in until the Pope from the peripheries of a Church playing dodgeball, the was devout from a young age and the missionaries along the Potomac lit- which people who call began to drag it into the bright up- real complaint here is quite differ- entered the priesthood as a young the Gospel, whether it be through spent time in four toral, it occurred to me themselves “transgen- lands of compassion – is slander. ent: what cobs the Post’s editors is adult. In the course of his priestly persuasive arguments, beautiful different “ranchos,” recently that the prob- dered” can live out their Period. And anti-Catholic slander, that, unlike liberal Protestantism duties, he spread the Gospel to a churches or animated storytell- visiting homes, lem here isn’t gross ig- self-definition, irrespec- as the Post editorial board should and Reform Judaism, the Catholic group known as the Cathars, who ing, but he looked at the reality of learning about norance about matters tive of biology. know, has a long, ugly history in Church has not taken the Post’s lives and inviting knew of Christ, but rejected many the people before him and acted Catholic; the problem In a July 2 editorial the United States. advice and caved in to the cultural residents to meet important aspects of the Gospel. accordingly. He did not try what is that the Post is all-in (“The Pope’s welcome Then, there was the editorial’s tsunami of the sexual revolution – at the chapel to The leaders of the Cathars he thought they “should” be drawn for another, competing surprises”), the Post claim that the “Catholic Church a surrender the Post applauds as pray the rosary, denied the reality of the Incarna- religion. tried to recruit “compassion.” to, but what they were, in fact, at- sing and offer up The prophet of that Pope Francis If Pope Francis, how- tion, interpreting the Gospel as an tracted to, and proceeded fittingly. prayer intentions religion – call it the as a kind of ever misreported and allegory; likewise, they rejected the Secondly, Dominic took what for the day. Church of the Imperial deputy to misrepresented, has physical implications of a living was good in a situation and used The bonds of Autonomous Self or, if Justice Ken- gotten the Washington God, including the resurrection it to glorify God. Dominic saw that friendship be- Jesus’ time on this Earth, to share you prefer something punchier, the nedy as prophet of the Post editorial board’s of the body and the Sacraments. the Cathars were drawn to those tween Saint Joseph and Salti- our faith and the love of Christ.” Church of Me – is U.S. Supreme Church of Me, claiming attention, good for him. Dominic saw the dangers of these living out a rigorous life of prayer llo, the capital and largest city of The group attended Mass every Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. that the Holy Father had Let me now suggest some false teachings and participated in and poverty. He was encouraged, the northeastern Mexican state day at Saint Francis of Assisi, then For nearly a quarter-century, “charted a new course in follow-up for the editors. a mission to convert the Cathars even by his opponents, to follow of Coahuila, began more than spent time talking about the day Justice Kennedy has preached a compassion for the Ro- Read Saint John Paul II’s and building relationships with the to a full understanding of the truth the Gospel more closely. He began 20 years ago. Recently, Father notion of freedom that the Post man Catholic Church.” “Theology of the Body” – priests and people of the area. lived in the Church. to live out Christ’s commandment Eduardo Rodriguez and Father regularly applauds and promotes, The evidence for this or, if that’s too much to “We were greeted with amazing Through his work, he came to to the rich young man and give up Fernando Liñan, priests from the dismissing other views as bigoted. was the most over-re- ask, read the summary Diocese of Saltillo, visited Okla- hospitality and culture by Rodrigo The idea of freedom in the Church ported and misrepre- know the Cathars. Their leaders everything to follow Jesus. of it in my “Witness to homa to facilitate retreats and lead Montelongo Suarez, Padre Antonio, of Me was neatly captured by that sented papal statement Hope.” Then, see if that novenas at Saint Joseph and Saint Padre Nacho of Ojo de Agua Par- great moral philosopher, Frank in history: the Pope’s portrait of human love, Charles Borromeo. It was then ish, and the teenage group called Sinatra, when he sang, “I did it response (“Who am I to noble self-giving and Saint Joseph learned about the Grupo Grafitos,” Lisa Todd said. my way.” Underwriting that self- judge?”) to a question about the has been dodging” certain “con- mature, humble self-mastery isn’t missionary character of the Dio- “We did so many things over the centered (indeed, selfish) concept appropriate pastoral approach to tested issues” for a long time. a more attractive vision of human week, we were impacted so greatly of freedom is the idea that the a priest experiencing same-sex at- Which issues, you ask? Welcome possibility than Justice Kennedy’s by our brothers and sisters, and human person is just a twitching traction who was striving to live an to the catechism of the Church of twitching bundle of desires. we came back as different people,” bundle of desires, the satisfaction upright and chaste life (the Pope Me: the issues being “dodged” in- The editors challenged “Church she said. “A mission trip really of which is what we mean by “hu- repeated a modified version of the clude “homosexuality, divorce and traditionalists” to “open them- gives you a sense of respect and man rights.” phrase to reporters in late June). contraception.” selves to a ‘God of surprises.’” Let’s thanksgiving for what we have and This Church of Me has, if you’ll “Empathy for the oppressed,” the Memo No. 2 to editors: The see if the Post’s editorial board has how we can celebrate Mass every pardon the phrase, a sacramen- Post’s editors opined, “has always Catholic Church has emphatically the nerve to take its own advice. day if we choose. We found that most villages are only able to go to Mass either once a month or every Seniors dedicate wall murals at Bishop McGuinness other week due to the distance be- tween the chapels and the priests By Sally Linhart, not bei ng able to get to all of the 44 ranchos.” Students returning to Bishop Club, she knew the perfect choice Oasis participants visited Saltillo McGuinness Catholic High School for the school was a mural. this fall were greeted with an un- “He was such a cool guy and I hoping to be changed by seeing expected surprise. A group of five was so inspired by his message,” cese of Saltillo and their willing- Jesus in the faces of the people seniors designed and painted a she said. ness to work on the development and to cultivate a missionary mural on a 440-square-foot section She assembled a group of girls to of a parish-to-parish relationship. spirit. of the wall in senior hall. help bring the vision to fruition – lived very austere lives, following Even while he took what was “The local diocesan team was “What we did for the people we Haley Sandell, president of the Avery Geist, Reegan Harkey, Sami a strict diet and abstaining from good in their way of life, Dominic waiting to take us to the small encountered in Mexico, we did for Fine Arts Club at McGuinness, Court and Emma Aguilera. sexual activity. At the same time never wavered on the truth. He town of General Cepeda,” Deacon Christ. We felt the spirit of God along with four other members of “Each girl has their own artistic Dominic preached against their saw that false belief, “obscured Angelo Lombardo said. “We at- alive in the people of the commu- the club painted the mural over a strengths and they were able to false teachings, he saw the sincer- the fullness of revelation and tended Mass that evening at the nities we visited. And, the joy that comes with that was evident in period of nine days during summer contribute something different to ity of their beliefs and the attrac- barred essential means of access local parish and reflected on the simple things like break. The entire planning and de- the mural. It was great to have so tion of their devout life-style. to grace,” as described in “Butler’s Gospel of hospi- the warm embraces, sign process took more than three much input.” faith-based values that would live Sandell gave credit to her art Many people were drawn to their Lives of the Saints.” The sincerity tality – the story of months, often taking place during The team received permission Martha and Mary, smiles, the tears of on when their senior class was teacher, Steve McConnell, for his faith because they admired the of their beliefs did not led him to lunch breaks and after school. from Principal David Morton to and Jesus’ invita- joy we shed and in gone,” Morton said. “I think they role as the main influence in her austerity of the Cathar leaders. retreat from preaching the truth, “I wanted to do a big project proceed with the project, noting tion to rid ourselves the spontaneous did an outstanding job incorpo- artistic career. McConnell has Dominic and his superior, Diego but served as a prompt to share for the school, but I wasn’t sure his enthusiasm and support from rating the religious aspect of our been Haley’s art teacher since her of the business of singing or dancing de Azevedo, advocated that the the Gospel in all of its glory. what,” Sandell explained. the inception of the idea. school with the mountains depict- freshman year at McGuinness. life and simply sit that broke out as missionaries should imitate their Like all saints, Saint Dominic After local mural artist Rick Sin- “The girls wanted to do some- ing Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, Describing the project with en- at His feet to listen we watched beauti- rivals in radical poverty, carrying nett visited McGuinness’ Fine Arts thing representative of the school’s our patron saint, and his motto thusiasm and pride, Sandell hum- provides us a model of holiness to Him. ful rainbows in the ‘Toward the Top,’ which is in- bly remarked that the response no money and walking, rather and virtue. His example instructs “We visited four of sky or the rising of tended to remind students that to- to the mural has been extremely than riding horses, for travel. us in the importance of a clear- the poorest commu- the sun in the cool gether they are striving to achieve positive. Reading the life of Dominic in eyed look at reality, an unwav- nities in the Dio- mornings,” Deacon God’s will.” “It’s such a gratifying feeling to “Butler’s Lives of the Saints,” I ering commitment to the truth, cese of Saltillo that Lombardo said. Morton expressed his pride in know that we created this. It’s so was struck by this detail because and the ability to take what is week. We found the Judy Hilovsky is a the team, and their efforts to con- great that we have made our mark it outlined a way of living that good in any situation. Though our courage to knock freelance writer for tribute their talents to the school. on the school!” we would all do well to emulate. circumstances are quite different on the doors of the Sooner Catholic. “I could not be more proud of all Dominic responded to the situa- from Dominic’s, we would do well many homes and the girls involved in this project Sally Linhart is a freelance writer tion in front of him; he did not pre- to follow his example in our own hearts as the dis- and the great gift they have pro- for the Sooner Catholic. ciples did during determine the best way to spread journey with God. vided for our school.” Photos by Lisa Todd 8 August 21, 2016 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic August 21, 2016 9 Unity Walk, prayer service uplifts “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few” Christian community By Charles Albert, Continued from Page 1 We are called to “work” in this Deacon Formation 2016 Year of Mercy by Pope Francis Father Novak led the walk with and Archbishop Coakley. It is well Sign up for formation classes until Sept. 30. faith leaders from the Baptist known that there is a shortage of General Convention of Oklahoma, priests, but lesser known is the need Contact (405) 721-9351 or the Family Policy Institute of for deacons who “work behind the [email protected]. Oklahoma, the Lutheran Church, scenes” in the Church without much www.archokc.org/vocations/home Episcopal Church, First United fanfare. In a normal month, a dea- Methodist Church, International con will be called upon to perform Pentecostal Holiness Church, almost all corporal and spiritual evangelicals, Stronger Together works of mercy besides working his services. practicing mercy through prayer. OKC and others. The prayer walk full-time job and balancing family According to Laura Miller, admin- Most of us had different faith and began at the Jesus Wept statue life. istrative assistant at Saint Joseph, prayer backgrounds and had never at Saint Joseph’s Old Cathedral, One such humble man is Deacon “Deacon Dennis always goes way encountered this before. We knew processed around the south side of Dennis Fine of Saint Joseph in Ada. above and beyond the call of duty. how to pray from the heart, but it the bombing memorial plaza and He fulfils his position in a very quiet He is the recording secretary of the was new to pray as a congregation. ended at First Church where the and unassuming way. local Knights of Columbus. One of Another of Deacon Dennis’ spiritual prayer service was held. “The work is plenty for men who their major projects is raising funds gifts is his reverence during Mass.” During the prayer service, partic- want to follow the calling to help through the Tootsie Roll drive for Deacon Fine said his greatest ipants offered scripture readings, and serve their fellow man,” he said. the intellectually and physically dis- attribute when he was young was led the church in song and offered Some of a deacon’s normal duties abled adults of McCall’s Chapel in “getting along and playing well with prayers for the family, law enforce- involve assisting at Mass, preaching Ada and also The Center of Family others.” ment, education, the faith commu- the word of God, taking the Holy Love in Okarche. He shares his love Deacon Fine would like all men nity, business, the arts, govern- Eucharist to the homebound, of- of Christ with actions and even with to prayerfully consider God’s call ment and racial reconciliation. fering counsel to the homebound his photography hobby. Many peo- to service in the Church. There is a “I am delighted by the show of and helping with the RCIA program. ple have been drawn to the Church need for deacons in all parishes in unity in our community as so Deacon Fine also finds time to help through his religious photos and his the archdiocese, especially for men many people turned out to pray for with the prison ministry program at Christian example.” who can speak Spanish. healing and protection against all Saint Joseph, help with a number A recent convert at Easter, Jeremy Charles Albert is a freelance writer of the manifestations of evil and of Knights of Columbus fundraising O’Flanagan said, “During the RCIA for the Sooner Catholic. sin that pull us apart and set us programs for the poor and disabled process, Deacon Dennis taught us against one another and against adults, and lead the rosary at wake one of the most overlooked ways of God Our Creator, his Son Jesus Christ Our Redeemer, and bring dishonor to Mary and all of the Longtime Catholic development director saints. I am proud of the organizers and all who joins archdiocese participated,” Archbishop New stewardship office established Paul S. Coakley said. To see more photos The Catholic community of cen- The new office will manage the A&M, he became involved with and video from the Unity tral and western Oklahoma is rich Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal, work Saint Mary’s Catholic Center. As an Prayer Service and Walk, in history and increasingly vibrant. with parishes on offertory renewal undergraduate, he served as devel- go online to www.sooner- In his October 2013 Pastoral Letter programs, stewardship educa- opment director during a campaign catholic.org. to the people of the Archdiocese of tion and other initiatives. Working to raise $4.9 million for the con- Oklahoma City, Archbishop Coakley closely with the Catholic Founda- struction of a 30,000-square-foot Diane Clay is editor of encouraged the community to “Go tion of Oklahoma, the new office will ministry center. During his time at the Sooner Catholic. Make Disciples.” seek to raise funds for archdioce- Saint Mary, he worked with a newly To bring the message of Jesus san-wide projects like seminarian, ordained priest, now Bishop David Christ to more people, and to bring priest and deacon education, disci- Konderla of Tulsa. that message in a more effective pleship ministry, Hispanic ministry, De Keratry went on to earn a way, the archdiocese has begun to parish-based religious education master’s degree in philanthropy institute a variety of new initiatives. and priest retirement along with and development from Saint Mary’s The office of the New Evangelization new initiatives like the long-term University of Minnesota and holds was created, a new director of com- acquisition of land for future par- the Certified Fund Raising Execu- munications was hired, and signifi- ishes and schools. tive credential. He has worked as cant planning is underway to better De Keratry grew up in the Dio- a consultant to parishes, schools, serve the Catholic community. cese of Amarillo and attended Texas university Catholic centers and Recent years have seen the cre- A&M University. While at Texas other ministries for nearly 20 years ation of new parishes and churches and joins the Archdiocese of Okla- in various parts of the archdiocese. homa City after serving as cam- Along with an expansion of par- paign manager on the $350-million ishes, Catholic charities, schools “To Teach Who Christ Is” campaign and other ministries, the infra- in the Archdiocese of Chicago. structure of the archdiocese has “I am so delighted to join the team necessarily grown to support the in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma community. City, which for me is like coming “To address the growth of our home.” Catholic community and to plan for De Keratry said his first priority the future, we are establishing the is to get out to meet the pastors Office of Stewardship and Develop- and leaders of parishes around the ment,” Archbishop Coakley said. archdiocese. “The new office will be at the Catho- “I’m particularly looking forward lic Pastoral Center, but its executive to a trip to Guymon and other director, Peter de Keratry, will be places of the panhandle,” he said. working throughout the archdiocese De Keratry, his wife Colleen and to best meet our needs.” The archdiocese’s new executive director their four children will be part of The Office of Stewardship and of stewardship and development, Peter Saint Eugene parish and school. Development will work with par- de Keratry, holds two children during For more information or to contact ishes and diocesan ministries to a mission trip to the Central Plateau of the office, go online to www.archokc. advance the mission of the Church Haiti. He recently spent a week deliv- org/stewardship. by creating opportunities for giving ering solar powered lights to families in and engagement. ultra-poverty who live with no electricity. Photos Steve Sisney and Cara Koenig 10 August 21, 2016 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic August 21, 2016 11

Jobs Box The heroic virtue of the North American martyrs SGU Tulsa Campus, part-time director of admissions responsi- leader for a rural Catholic parish tive salary and excellent working security ble for the overall function of the school, serving students in grades conditions. Apply in person with By J. E. Helm, St. Gregory’s University seeks a office of admissions by developing PreK-3 through 8 for the 2016- resume at St. Ann Retirement Every now and then, and Allied Documents.” Jogues escaped to France where he wrote of part-time sergeant who will strive and implementing strategies for 2017 school year. Candidates Center, 7501 W. Britton Rd. a book comes along This publication has “won unstinted praise being beaten and tortured. to protect the lives and property of recruiting students for both tradi- must be practicing Catholics with PreK teacher - Edmond that allows us to see, from scholars throughout the world,” the in- Jogues was given special permission by the campus and community and tional and non-traditional aca- knowledge and understanding of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catho- almost to partici- troduction to “Saints” continues, and so this Pope Urban to say Mass with his mutilated maintain inventories and timely demic programs. Bachelor’s degree the Catholic faith. Master’s degree lic School in Edmond is accepting pate in, the events text by O’Brien would be interesting to any hands, and with what can only be described repair or replace equipment. from an accredited college or uni- in educational administration or applications for a full-time PreK of history. We come student of American history. as heroic virtue, he returned to New France Knowledge of basic security and versity and one or more years of related field, and a minimum of teacher for the newly-expanded away feeling we have Beyond this, it is impressive and inspiring where he was killed. fire inspection procedures; two direct admissions, recruitment ex- five years educational experience, PreK program. Bachelor’s degree years of experience in the police perience at a private not-for-profit previous administration or princi- a keen understanding in an almost startling way to any Catholic Father Jean de Brebeuf was another mis- and state teaching certification in or security field preferred; CLEET college or university required. pal experience preferred. Request of what it was like to reader. sionary who returned to North America after early childhood education re- certification as a police officer pre- Ability to attend night and week- application from the Department live through a period These are the stories of martyrdom of Isaac being expelled from Quebec when the English quired. Send resume, cover letter ferred. Application at www.stgre- end events and travel. Application of Catholic Education, (405) 721- of time that is gone. Jogues, Rene Goupil, Jean de Lalande, Jean captured that city from the French. and copy of teaching certificate gorys.edu/about-us/employment. at www.stgregorys.edu/about-us/ 4202, P.O. Box 32180, OKC 73123 Such a book is John de Brebeuf, Gabriel Lalemant, Antoine Daniel, The account of his death by torture is pain- to Laura Gallagher, principal, at employment. or [email protected]. A. O’Brien’s “Saints of Charles Garnier, and Noel Chabanel. While ful to read. As did Christ from the cross, Bre- VISTA member [email protected] or the American Wilder- Goupil and Lalande were donnes, laymen beuf “prayed for the forgiveness of his tortur- This VISTA Disaster Resilience Director of campus ministry Administrative assistant to Laura Gallagher, principal, St. ness: The Brave Lives vowed for life to assist the priest missionaries, ers” and cried out only “Jesus have mercy!” AmeriCorps project is designed St. Gregory’s University seeks a The Archdiocese of Oklahoma Elizabeth Ann Seton, 925 S. Bou- and Holy Deaths of the other six men were ordained Jesuits. Each of the stories of these martyred saints to build community capacity to director of campus ministry re- City has an immediate opening for levard, Edmond 73034. Download the Eight North Amer- O’Brien confronts the reader with the bru- is powerful and as different as the person- effectively communicate in high sponsible for integrating Cathol- an administrative assistant for the teacher application packet at www. ican Martyrs.” talities of missionary life. Isaac Jogues and alities of the men to whom they belong. Noel hazard disaster risk areas with icism both on and off campus, Office of Stewardship and Develop- archokc.org/multimedia/files/ The book was originally published as “The his first companions covered 900 miles in 19 Chabanel’s “whole nature recoiled” at the persons with limited English pro- serving as a liaison to various ment. The position is responsible doc_download/294-teacher-appli- ficiency. VISTA members assess diocesan offices and youth groups, for providing assistance and sup- cation-packet. No phone calls. American Martyrs” in 1958. In 2004, this days to reach the Huron Indians he had come brutalities of his daily life; yet he remained. cultural and language barriers to while working in tandem with SGU port of an administrative, clerical newer edition was produced by the Sophia to serve. Their food was cornmeal mixed with During one winter, he and Charles Garnier Part-time guidance counselor effective disaster preparedness, offices to promote an authentically and technical nature, primarily for Institute Press with only “minor editorial re- water. lived on roots and acorns. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic build partnerships, create momen- Catholic atmosphere. Must be a the executive director. The suc- visions to the original text” as the frontispiece The missionaries endured the constant Inter-tribal warfare, sickness and famine School in Edmond is looking for a tum for community engagement practicing Catholic with a master’s cessful candidate will be bilingual of the book states. threat of captivity, torture and death by hos- decimated the Hurons, and the Jesuit mis- part-time elementary school guid- and conduct public education and degree in theology or related field. English/Spanish and organized The source material for the work comes tile tribes. The details of their terrible suf- sions eventually closed. O’Brien concludes his ance counselor for the 2016/2017 outreach. Working through the Bachelor’s degree and experience and have excellent written, verbal from letters and reports of the Jesuit mission- ferings were sometimes recorded by the men powerful work by saying that while the last school year. Degree in counsel- offices of Catholic Charities, the in youth/young adult ministry and social media communication aries who labored for the Gospel from 1610 to themselves, sometimes reported by others. curtain may have fallen on the Huron people, ing or a related field with state member serves as a liaison with considered. Willingness to work skills. Familiarity with The Raisers 1672 in what was then known as New France. Isaac Jogues, probably the most well-known “upon the memory of the gallant missionaries teacher certification as a school local emergency management and some evenings and weekends. Ap- Edge or other CRM databases pre- The introduction to “Saints of the American of the North American martyrs, was directed it can never fall.” counselor required. Experience in collaborates with civic leaders and plication at www.stgregorys.edu/ ferred. Send resume to nlargent@ Wilderness” explains that these writings were by his superiors to write out an account of school counseling preferred. Send J.E. Helm is a freelance writer for the Sooner the community served. College de- about-us/employment. archokc.org. Applications available presented in 73 volumes, published from his ordeal. After being captured, tortured and resume and credentials to Laura Catholic. gree and bilingual required. Apply at the Catholic Pastoral Center, Principal - Okarche Gallagher, principal, at lgallagher@ 1846 to 1901 and titled “The Jesuit Relations held as a slave. at www.ccaokc.org. 7501 Northwest Expressway, OKC. Holy Trinity Catholic School in stjohn-catholic.org or to Laura Director of admissions Okarche is seeking a principal Part-time courtesy driver Gallagher, principal, St. Eliza- St. Gregory’s University seeks a who will be a faith and academic Part-time courtesy driver wanted beth Ann Seton, 925 S. Boule- for St. Ann. Friendly personality a vard, Edmond 73034. Download Olympic gymnast keeps rosary must. Commercial driver’s license teacher application packet at www. Spiritual directors graduate (CDL) a plus. Apply at St. Ann Re- archokc.org/multimedia/files/ close when she competes tirement Center, 7501 W. Britton doc_download/294-teacher-appli- Graduates from the Archdi- Rd. cation-packet. No phone calls. Continued from Page 1 ocese of Oklahoma City’s spir- Early childhood teacher - Fifth grade teacher - MWC Her remark about her patron USA website, www.teamusa.org, itual direction program were Lawton St. Philip Neri Catholic School saint was part of a list in an Aug. Biles was homeschooled. Besides a honored at the Catholic Pastoral Center this month. The program St. Mary in Lawton is seeking a in Midwest City is seeking a fifth- 9 article about Biles posted by the sister, she has two brothers, Ron- provides study and formation PreK-4 teacher for the 2016-2017 grade teacher. Applicants must magazine online with the headline, ald and Adam. school year. Bachelor’s degree in hold state certification; teaching for people interested in the “25 Things You Don’t Know About Her interest in gymnastics took education with Oklahoma cer- experience preferred. Send re- ministry of spiritual direction. Me.” hold 13 years ago. “My first expe- tification required. Download sume to Brenda Tener, principal, Courses in this program may Biles’ hometown is Spring, Texas, rience with gymnastics was when I teacher application packet at www. at [email protected]. also be taken for credit through which is in the Archdiocese of Gal- was in daycare. We took a field trip archokc.org/multimedia/files/ the Pastoral Ministry Program. Children’s ministry helpers doc_download/294-teacher-ap- veston-Houston. The London-based to a gym and I was hooked,” she needed plication-packet. Send resume, Catholic Herald described her as “a told Us Weekly. The charismatic prayer meeting, cover letter and copy of teaching Sunday Mass- But she added: which meets every Thursday from certificate to Nancy Post at nancy. goer.” Other “Gymnastics is 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at the Catholic [email protected] or to St. news accounts just one part Pastoral Center, is developing a Mary Catholic School, 611 S.W. said that Sun- of my life, and children’s ministry. We are looking ‘A’ Ave., Lawton 73501. Call (580) day is the only I’m having as for adults who enjoy helping chil- 355-5288. day she does not much fun with dren ages 4 to 9 learn more about practice gym- it as possible. At Third-grade teacher - Lawton their Catholic faith. We also need nastics, so she some point, I’ll St. Mary in Lawton is seek- someone who can watch children can go to church have to go get a ing a third grade teacher for the ages 2 to 3. A stipend is available. with her family real job.” 2016-2017 school year. Bachelor’s Contact Norma Rupel at norma- degree in education with Okla- [email protected]. at Saint James Her favor- homa certification or pending Catholic Church ite routine is Kindergarten teachers - OKC certification required. Download in Spring. the floor, she St. Eugene Catholic School is teacher application packet at www. According to said. Biles is opening a new part-time 3-year- archokc.org/multimedia/files/ several news described as old and 4-year-old preschool doc_download/294-teacher-ap- reports, Biles determined, program. Seeking full-time or plication-packet. Send resume, was born in disciplined and two part-time teachers. Degree in cover letter and copy of teaching Columbus, something of a education and Oklahoma certi- For information on certificate to Nancy Post at nancy. Ohio, to parents who were drug perfectionist. fication required. Send resumes entrance into the pro- [email protected] or by mail to addicts. Her father left and young “She’s always been headstrong,” to Jay Luetkemeyer at principal@ gram, contact the archdi- St. Mary Catholic School, 611 S.W. Simone bounced back and forth her mom, a retired nurse, told steugeneschool.org or mail to ocesan Office of Worship ‘A’ Ave., Lawton 73501. Call (580) from her mother’s house to foster Texas Monthly magazine. “When St. Eugene, 2400 W. Hefner Rd., and Spirituality at 355-5288. OKC 73120. Applications at www. homes. When she was 5 or 6, her she makes up her mind, it’s, like, (405) 721-5651 or Maintenance employee archokc.org. grandparents, Ronald and Nellie oh my gosh – the whole world [email protected], Full-time maintenance employee Biles, adopted her and her younger could be upset and she’d still do msteltenkamp@archokc. sister, Adria, and they moved to it. My other kids would listen. Her, org. for St. Ann. Full paid medical ben- To see more job openings, go efits, dental insurance, competi- Texas. no. She makes her mind up and online to www.soonercatholic.org. According to her bio on the Team that’s it.” 12 August 21, 2016 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic August 21, 2016 13 Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 Hacia una persona con un nuevo yo La paciencia con nuestros defectos

Por Alvaro Marfull-Melendez Formulación de una cultura de vida: Director asociado, Ministerio Hispano

¿Y la pena de muerte? Una de las convicciones que nos de Dios” también tenía una mani- comparten la Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley transmiten los autores espirituales festación maravillosa en su huma- misma Misión, (escritores, santos, místicos) es nidad. Mientras más “en Gracia” y muchas veces Accidentes de alto perfil que involucran los Hay momentos en que los valores impuestos hay otra manera que quien quiera participar hon- está una persona, más evidente el mismo ambi- protocolos de ejecución en nuestro estado, así por la Ley de Dios parecen implicar una par- de proteger a la rosamente en la Victoria de Cristo, para ella son las oscuridades y las ente de trabajo. como exoneraciones de condenados a muerte adoja. Esto es evidente cuando se trata de la sociedad. Te- debe participar en sus batallas y luces que hay a su alrededor. Por Los espacios como resultado de las pruebas de ADN y/o legítima defensa, incluyendo la auto-defensa. niendo en cuenta compartir sus sacrificios. esto, al mismo tiempo de tener eclesiales como nuevas pruebas tienen a muchas personas re- La Iglesia reconoce el verdadero derecho a la los medios que el La gente que se ama y que qui- la herramienta para vencer, más parroquias, ere ser verdadero discípulo, tiene intolerable pueden ser las limita- movimientos, considerando su apoyo a la pena de muerte. defensa y de hecho la obligación de defender a Estado tiene hoy Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley Recientemente The Oklahoman reportó que la aquellos por los cuales uno es responsable de para encarcelar mejores herramientas para mane- ciones personales y del prójimo. y oficinas de mayoría de los residentes de Oklahoma ahora las acciones de un agresor injusto. El estado, a los delincuentes y proteger a la sociedad, jar aspectos difíciles de la vida. Nuestro Señor fue forzado por la servicios reli- apoyan la sustitución de la pena de muerte con también, que es responsable de proteger el los casos en los que es realmente necesaria la Tener mejores herramientas no gente y por sus discípulos a cono- giosos tienen una cadena perpetua sin posibilidad de liber- buen orden de la sociedad civil y salvaguardar ejecución del delincuente son, en palabras de significa “más fácil”. cer sus propios límites de pacien- la invitación y tad condicional (The Oklahoman 6 de agosto de el bien común tiene el deber de defender a su San Juan Pablo II, “ya muy raros, por no decir Ser discípulo y entrar al Reino es cia y autocontrol. Pero hasta los desafío más in- 2016). Nuestro estado que ha sido consistente- pueblo contra la agresión injusta y castigar a prácticamente inexistentes” (Evangelio de la un “camino difícil y angosto” (Mt corderos eventualmente pueden tenso para imi- 7,14). Tenemos como tarea la de reaccionar con aspereza, alguna tar al Maestro. mente pro-vida en el apoyo a la legislación para los agresores de una manera que es proporcio- vida, 56) desarrollar la virtud de la pacien- vez. Es la veracidad proteger al no nacido hasta hace muy poco ha nal al delito. Desafortunadamente, en muchas partes de cia, con nuestros propios defectos De las pocas veces en que vemos del Evangelio nos ayuda a manejar sanamente apoyado firmemente Este es el contexto los Estados Unidos el uso de la pena de muerte y con los ajenos. quejas del Maestro es la que he- la que está en juego. No somos las heridas propias y ajenas. el uso de la pena de en el que debemos se ha convertido en algo común. A medida que Una de las señales cotidianas mos citado. Con ello tiene que au- miembros de una empresa secular, El “cristiano carnal” (Gal muerte. ¿Qué puede tener en cuenta la consideramos la creciente ola de violencia en que nos recuerdan la ruptura mentar la confianza en que somos sino de espacios organizados para 5,19-21) reacciona ante la vida de estar cambiando? cuestión de la pena de nuestro país, el número alarmante de personas original es la experiencia de aquel- comprendidos por él, así como per- el servicio del Reino. manera distorsionada. Por ejemplo ¿Qué deberíamos muerte. La segunda inocentes que han sido condenados por error a las inmadureces, limitaciones en donados y llenados de gracia para Y es aquí donde se torna en el chisme, para destacar negati- nosotros, como católi- edición del Catecismo la muerte (uno es demasiado), y el número de- la personalidad, cultura, incluso a que, como él lo hizo, aun llegando exigencia más urgente la imitación vamente el defecto o la supuesta cos a hacer de esta de la Iglesia Católica, sproporcionadamente alto de los presos pobres veces rasgos genéticos, de lo que a nuestros límites, no se enfríe de Jesús, como el Hombre Nuevo. falta de alguien, es una de sus discusión? ¿Qué direc- después de la carta y de minorías que se encuentran en el corredor nos resulta desagradable, hiriente, nuestro amor y no desarrollemos Aquel que es herido por las lim- distorsiones que más intoxica la trices ofrece el Magis- encíclica del Papa de la muerte, bien podríamos preguntarnos si molesto, y hasta inaceptable en conductas tóxicas. itaciones humanas pero que tiene convivencia. terio de la Iglesia para Juan Pablo II, El existe alguna justificación legítima para el uso nuestro prójimo. La convivencia en general, espe- un espíritu templado y un corazón El “cristiano carnal” tiene una Nos cuesta soportar los ayudar a los fieles en Evangelio de la Vida, de la pena de muerte en la actualidad. nula o muy deficiente ca- defectos de los demás. O lo adecuadamente for- 1995, no excluye la Las enseñanzas morales y sociales de nues- pacidad para compartir el cam- que nosotros, “desde nues- mar nuestra concien- posibilidad de que la tra iglesia ofrecen una buena orientación para ino paciente de Cristo. Ante tro ombligo” (egocentrismo), cia sobre el tema, a autoridad legítima ayudar a navegar a través de estas preguntas. cualquier cosa que le molesta calificamos subjetivamente de menudo neurálgico, de tenga que recurrir a Para los católicos y otras personas estas en- de alguien, sea verdadera o “defecto”. la pena de muerte? la pena de muerte, en señanzas brillan la luz de la verdad en muchos imaginaria, se resiente, busca La práctica de esta Obra El quinto mandamiento del Decálogo afirma el supuesto de que la identidad del culpable y asuntos difíciles. Son una guía segura en el la venganza y desata una con- de Misericordia parte de una la santidad de la vida humana cuando proc- responsabilidad han sido totalmente determin- cumplimiento de nuestra responsabilidad de tienda. experiencia de dolor, en la que lama, “No matarás” (Ex.20: 13) El Catecismo de ado. Pero añade que esta debe ser la última formar adecuadamente nuestras conciencias Todos hemos de madurar la convivencia humana a veces para llegar a ser “cristianos la Iglesia Católica afirma, “Sólo Dios es Señor opción, “si esta fuera el único camino posible individuales. Tienen un valor para la sociedad tiene el peso de una cruz y nos espirituales” (Gal 5,22), es decir de la vida desde su comienzo hasta su término; para defender eficazmente del agresor injusto como una valiosa contribución a la conver- empuja forzadamente a someter cialmente los lugares de trabajo, lleno de amor ardiente. aquellos que se dejan conducir nadie, en ninguna circunstancia, puede las vidas humanas.” (CIC 2267) sación pública acerca de si nosotros, como a prueba los límites de nuestro puede convertirse en un espacio La práctica de la tolerancia, la por Cristo “quien es paciente y atribuirse el derecho de matar de modo directo En otras palabras, la enseñanza de la Igle- ciudadanos de Oklahoma, queremos mantener autocontrol. tóxico si es que no hay compren- paciencia, el autocontrol, e incluso humilde de corazón” (Mt 11,29) a un ser humano inocente”(CIC 2258) sia pone límites muy estrictos en el uso de la una forma de castigo, que incrementa más el Nuestro Señor experimentó ex- sión de la naturaleza humana de un buen sentido de humor aquellos que en cristiana frater- ¿Qué pasa con aquellos que no son inoc- pena de muerte. “Pero si los medios incruentos nivel de la violencia, es susceptible a la mala actamente lo que estamos descri- herida y no se vive una auténtica frente a lo que experimentamos nidad se van “revistiendo del entes? Desde los primeros tiempos la reflexión bastan para proteger y defender del agresor aplicación, y es corrosiva de los valores de biendo: “Respondiendo Jesús, dijo: paciencia cristiana. Una forma como defecto de los demás, refleja nuevo yo... como escogidos de cristiana ha buscado una comprensión más la seguridad de las personas, la autoridad se nuestra cultura. ¡Oh generación incrédula y per- sencilla de detectar esto, es obser- las actitudes básicas que tenemos Dios, santos y amados, que se completa de lo que este precepto divino prohíbe limitará a esos medios, porque ellos correspon- Las últimas tendencias y estadísticas sobre la versa! ¿Hasta cuándo he de estar var cuan retraídos y a la defensiva hacia nosotros mismos. Y esta ac- revisten de tierna compasión, y permite. Esta necesidad surge especialmente den mejor a las condiciones concretas del bien aplicación de la pena de muerte, así como las con vosotros y os he de soportar? estamos en nuestros espacios titud puede ser “carnal” o “espiri- bondad, humildad, mansedum- (Lc 9, 41). personales. tual”. a la luz de los frecuentes trágicos sucesos que común y son más conformes con la dignidad de tasas de encarcelamiento alarmantes en nues- bre, paciencia; que se soportan y El ego de Jesús -su identidad Ser discípulo no es algo román- Pablo tuvo claridad de sus pro- se producen en la vida de los individuos y las la persona humana.”(CCC 2267) tro estado señalan la urgente necesidad de una perdonan, si alguno tiene queja humana mientras estuvo en este tico. Es una lucha cotidiana. Y pios defectos y tuvo una mirada sociedades como, por ejemplo, cuando nos El uso de la pena de muerte, o la pena cap- reforma de la justicia penal en nuestro país y contra otro; como Cristo los per- Mundo- era sano y maduro. Por esto es una exigencia mayor para “radiográfica” sobre la gente que enfrentamos a los crímenes violentos y actos de ital, podría ser legítimo en situaciones muy en nuestro estado. ¿Qué tipo de cultura esta- donó” (Col 3,5-12). guerra y terror. estrechamente circunscritos, en concreto, si no mos formando? eso su definición como “Cordero quienes tienen la misma Fe y le tocó evangelizar. Su experiencia

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muy cerca durante competición Continued from Page 12 RIO DE JANEIRO (CNS) – La 19 años a la revista, en una entre- milia a la iglesia católica St. James. pasaba de un lugar a otro, entre la me quedé enganchada”, dijo a US gimnasta olímpica estadounidense vista publicada el 8 de julio. Varios informes de prensa dicen casa de su madre y entre hogares Weekly. Carmen Alvear y y medallista de oro Simone Biles Su comentario acerca de el pa- que Biles nació en Columbus, Ohio, de cuidado transitorio. Cuando Sin embargo, agregó: “La gimna- otros feligreses de dice que cuando viaja, a veces lleva trono de los atletas fue parte de a padres drogadictos. Su padre tenía 5 o 6 años, sus abuelos, sia es sólo una parte de mi vida, y la parroquia San con ella una estatua de San Se- una lista en un artículo acerca de abandonó a la familia y Simone Ronald y Nellie Biles, la adoptaron estoy divirtiéndome lo más posible. Felipe de Jesús bastián, el patrono de los atletas, Biles publicado por la revista a ella y a su hermana menor Pero en algún momento, voy a en Brownsville, y que también lleva un rosario que en su sitio web el 9 de agosto Adria y se mudaron a Texas. tener que ir a buscar un trabajo de Texas, preparan su madre le regaló. con el titular, “25 cosas que Su biografía en la página verdad”. una comida es- Biles, quien ganó la medalla de usted no sabe acerca de mí”. web del equipo olímpico Su rutina favorita es el ejercicio pecial para niños oro en gimnasia olímpica femenina Spring, Texas, es la ciudad estadounidense., www. de suelo, dijo. Biles dice que es no acompañados por adultos de en pruebas múltiples en la com- natal de Biles y se encuentra teamusa.org, dice que Biles determinada, disciplinada y algo de América Central petencia del 11 de agosto y que en la Arquidiócesis de Gal- fue educada en casa. Además perfeccionista. que asisten a ayudó a ganar la medalla de oro veston-Houston. El periódico de tener una hermana, tiene “Siempre ha sido testaruda,” dijo Misa en su igle- al equipo de mujeres de Estados Catholic Herald, de Lon- dos hermanos, Ronald y su madre, una enfermera ya jubi- sia el 10 de julio. Unidos el 9 de agosto, le dijo a US dres, la describió como una Adam. lada, a la revista Texas Monthly. (Foto CNS-Rose Weekly. persona que va a misa los Su interés en la gimnasia “Cuando toma una decisión es Ybarra, The Valley “Mi madre, Nellie, me compró el domingos. Otros informes de se arraigó hace 13 años. “Mi como, oh, Dios mío, todo el mundo Catholic) rosario en la iglesia. Yo no lo uso prensa dicen que el domingo primera experiencia con la podría estar molesto y ella to- para rezar antes de competir. Nor- es el único día que no prac- gimnasia fue cuando estaba davía sigue. Mis otros hijos me malmente rezo sola, pero lo tengo tica la gimnasia para poder ir en la guardería. “Hicimos un escuchan, ella no. Ella toma una allí por si acaso”, dijo la joven de a misa en Spring con su fa- viaje escolar a un gimnasio y decisión y ya”. 14 August 21, 2016 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic August 21, 2016 15 Briefs Calendar Ministry for pregnancy and the Apparition of Our to Bernadette Paul Episcopal Church. Call (405) retreats and wonder what comes 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. infant loss in Lourdes. $400 deposit required. 819-7256. next? This small group study is Contact Fr. Carl Janocha, (580) open to everyone and begins at St. Ann’s Ministry for Pregnancy Bingo at St. James and Infant Loss will meet 6:30 p.m. 395-2148, [email protected]. St. Philip Neri Aug. 22. There are August Meeting will be from 9 a.m. to p.m.; Sacrament of Reconcili- Benedict Street Marketplace Bingo at St. James, 4201 S. ation available prior to Mass. in Shawnee. Tickets $25, to 8 p.m. the second Thursday of two sessions on Monday: 1:30 22 St. Philip Neri small group Noon, at Catholic Charities, St. Eugene eighth annual gala McKinley Ave., on Aug. 25. Food Mass at 7 p.m. Materials available at Benedict Street each month, beginning Sept. 8, p.m. to 3 p.m., or 6:30 p.m. to 8 study from 1:30 p.m. to 3 1232 N. Classen Blvd. and auction and beverages at 5:45 p.m., bingo Continental breakfast served. about First Friday devotion, Marketplace or at St. John the Baptist’s Raphael p.m. The 10-part study is the next p.m. or 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Join St. Eugene for “A Night in at 6:30 p.m. All games $10. Door and consecrating family and e-mail [email protected]. St. Philip Neri, 1107 Felix Pl., 28 Pray the Rosary for Life at the House in Edmond. The monthly stage in “Hearts Afire Parish Based home to the sacred heart of Old Havana,” at 6 p.m., Saturday, prizes; recognition for August MWC. Contact Peggy Brown at Norman abortion clinic, 4 St. Gregory the Great in Enid Catholic support group consists of Programs” for the New Evangeliza- Jesus available after Mass. Nov. 5, at the Embassy Suites, 741 birthdays. Players receive a ticket (405) 737-4476. 2453 Wilcox Dr., at 6:30 p.m. celebrates 45 years. “Birthday parents who have lost a child due tion. Contact Peggy Brown at (405) Contact the Office of Family N. Phillips Ave. The annual parish for a large flat screen TV to be given every Sunday. Breakfast” in the Parish Hall to miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, 737-4476. 23 A preview of Retreat in Daily Life, (405) 721-8944. fundraiser features catered dinner away in October. Contact Connie Lang at after 9 a.m. Mass. Booths medical conditions, etc. Everyone Life, 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul and cocktails, games of chance, Retrouvaille 3 The Lay Missionaries of Char- representing parish ministries Bishop McGuinness trivia night Episcopal Church. 249-1041 or [email protected]. is welcome, no matter how long and silent and live auctions. This Retrouvaille is for couples with ity, the Secular (Lay) Order of and organizations set up. For- Bishop McGuinness Catholic Call (405) 819-7256. 29 Feast of the Passion of St. ago the loss occurred. The meet- year’s gala raffle prize is a new troubled marriages, including Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, at mer parishioners and pastors High School Alumni Association John the Baptist. ings are a place to share stories 2016 Hyundai Accent; tickets separated and divorced couples 24 A preview of Retreat in Daily St. Ann Nursing Home in OKC welcome. and resources, and find comfort hosts the 10th annual Trivia Night Life, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at September on the 1st and 3rd Saturday $50. Gala tickets are $80 and may who want to try again to make their 4 The Secular Franciscan Order in Christ’s teachings. A journal Aug. 27 in the school commons. St. Eugene. each month. Mass at 9:30 be purchased by credit card at marriage work. Retrouvaille begins 1 Charismatic Catholic prayer of St. Claire Fraternity meets Proceeds benefit the Alumni Asso- Call (405) 341-2515. a.m. in the chapel; meetings is available to record reflections. steugenes.ejoinme.org/2016 or call with a weekend, Aug. 26-28 at the meeting, 7 p.m. every Thurs- at 1:15 p.m. the first Sunday ciation Scholarship Fund. Tickets immediately following. Father Childcare available upon request. 25 Bingo at St. James, S.W. 41 day, Catholic Pastoral Center of the month at St. Thomas (405) 820-7529. Sponsorship op- Catholic Pastoral Center, OKC. Six Tarsisius is spiritual director. Contact Marilyn Seiler (405) 340- $20; $200 for a table of 10. Din- and McKinley Ave., OKC. chapel and Rm. C-1. Bring More Church in Norman in portunities begin at $250. Contact follow-up sessions required follow- Contact Karen Banks, (405) 0691, Ext. 197, parishnurse@ ner included, cash bar available. Food at 5:45 p.m.; bingo at bible. Contact Toni Calvey at the Library. Nicole Hughes, (405) 361-2359 or ing the weekend. Call (405) 443- 396-9086, or Toni Harrelson, stjohn-catholic.org. VIP tables $350. Must be at least 6:30 p.m. All games $10. (405) 630-0539, Everyone welcome. Contact [email protected]. 3541 or go online to www.HelpOur- (405) 341-2199. 21. Seating limited. Reservations [email protected] or Alice, (405) 473-7680. Festival of the Americas and Marriage.com. 26 Retrouvaille – a program for 33 Days to Morning Glory required. Dinner at 6 p.m.; trivia at visit www.spiritOKC.org. 3 The Friends of the Mission couples with troubled mar- 5 Labor Day – Catholic Pastoral the World of St Gregory’s University program 7 p.m. Registration form at www. Group trip to Branson riages, including separated 1 Devotion to the Precious Center closed. Saint Eugene, 2400 W. Hefner Sacred Heart - Konawa is an- bmchs.org or contact Carly Tribbey Weekend in Branson Sept. 22- banquet, 6 p.m. at the Rd., will celebrate the 20th annual and divorced couples who Blood of Jesus. An unfailing nouncing the “33 Days to Morning at [email protected]. 24, 2016. Holy Spirit Shrine, Brett want to make their marriage means of tapping the inex- Festival of the Americas and the Glory” program, written by Fr. Mi- Catholic Campaign for Human Family Show; Texas Tenors show; work, Aug. 26-28 at the haustible mercy of God from World from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. chael Gaitley. It’s designed to help and “Moses;” Leisure time/shop- Catholic Pastoral Center. the source of our salvation. Development Sunday, Sept. 18. Free admission. people have a closer relationship ping in Old Town Branson and The Six Follow-up sessions From 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Applications for the Catholic Live music, dance and vocal per- with Jesus Christ. Participants will Landing. Three shows. Four Meals. following the weekend. Call St. James, 4201 S. McKinley Free Library Campaign for Human Development formances and activities for kids. meet each Wednesday from 7 p.m. Transportation. Lodging. $389 (405) 443-3541 or go online to Ave., OKC. (405) 420-2527. are due Sept. 1. Download applica- Open to the public Tuesday - Thursday Food sales benefit the church, and to 8:30 p.m., beginning Aug 31. www.HelpOurMarriage.com. tion at http://catholiccharitiesok. pp $100 deposit. Balance due Aug. 1 Eucharistic adoration held encompass a variety of authentic Registration deadline Aug. 24. Con- 27 Feast of St. Monica. each week from 9 p.m. Thurs- 7501 Northwest Expressway org/Parish-Engagement. For ques- 21. Contact Melani Roewe, (403) ethnic foods of the many cultures tact Dennis or Cindy Case (405) 293-2003, melani@travelovertures. day to 3 p.m. Friday at the Books mailed free if more than and traditions represented in the tions, call Becky VanPool, (405) 27 Bishop McGuinness Trivia 359-0578. com. Night. Registration 5:30 p.m., Gospel of Life Dwelling chapel, 30 miles away parish as well as favorites like hot 523-3000, Ext. 245. 1145 S.W. 42, OKC. Enter Jubilee Year of Mercy pilgrimage dinner 6 p.m., trivia 7 p.m. in dogs and barbecue. Friends of the Mission of St. Gregory the Great celebrates through side door. Contact Library catalogue to Rome, Holy Land 45 years commons. Complete registra- St Gregory’s University banquet tion form at www.bmchs.org Sr. Maria at (405) 778-1107. www.archokc.org Central Region Council of Cath- The Rt. Rev. Lawrence Stasys- St. Gregory the Great in Enid will The Friends of the Mission of or contact Carly Tribbey at 2 First Friday Sacred Heart olic Women general meeting zen, O.S.B., abbot of St. Gregory’s Contact [email protected] St. Gregory’s University invites celebrate its 45th year as a parish [email protected]. Mass at the Catholic Pasto- The Central Region Council of Abbey, will lead a pilgrimage to on Sunday, Sept. 4. A “birthday (800) 721-5651 everyone to the first banquet at 6 ral Center. Exposition of the Catholic Women General Meeting Rome and the Holy Land in obser- breakfast” will be served in the par- 27 The Central Region Council p.m. Sept. 3 at the Benedict Street Blessed Sacrament at 5:30 will be from 9 a.m. to Noon, Satur- vance of the Jubilee Year of Mercy. of Catholic Women General Marketplace in Shawnee. Michael ish hall after 9 a.m. Mass. Booths day, Aug. 27, at Catholic Charities, Depart Monday, Nov. 7, and re- Scaperlanda, president of St. Gre- representing parish ministries and 1232 N. Classen Blvd. Continental turn on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016. gory’s, is keynote speaker. Hear organizations will be set up to wel- breakfast served. Pilgrimage includes three days in the great plans for the state’s only come new and current members. Rome to enter through the Holy Pray for life – daily rosary Catholic university. Tickets $25, Former parishioners and pastors Doors of the five major basilicas of Pray the Rosary for Life at the available at Benedict Street Market- are welcome to attend. Ranked the #1 Knights of Columbus Rome. Continue with 10 days in Norman abortion clinic, 2453 Wil- place or e-mail [email protected]. Retreat in Daily Life Keeping Agency Worldwide in 2015 the Holy Land, including the sites cox Dr., at 6:30 p.m. every Sunday. Retreat in Daily Life is a sev- of Nazareth, Mt. Tabor, Capernaum Oktoberfest at Holy Spirit – Contact Connie Lang at (405) 249- en-month experience of the spiri- and the Sea of Galilee, Bethlehem Mustang 1041 or [email protected]. tual exercises of St. Ignatius. The Kevin Pierce and Jerusalem. Contact Abbot Holy Spirit in Mustang is cele- Full time agent positions The 40 days for Life campaign retreat is Oct. 1 through April. It General Agent Lawrence, as soon as possible, at brating Oktoberfest from 6:30 p.m. available. To learn more, The pro-life campaign is from involves daily prayer, weekly group Our Promise (877) 707-0752 (405) 878-5490. to 11 p.m., Sept. 24. Reserve a seat call Kevin Pierce at Sept. 28 to Nov. 6. St. Monica will by calling the church office at (405) meetings and individual spiritual [email protected] 405-514-7660. participate in a peaceful vigil at Certificate in leadership 376-9435 or visit www.holyspirit- direction. Register by Aug. 31. Call the South Winds Women’s Center, ministry mustang.org, and select the Okto- Nancy Vargas at (405) 715-0283 or 1240 S.W. 44, OKC. Everyone wel- This program will promote dy- berfest link. Proceeds to the new Danna Schweitzer at (405) 263- come. Parking at St. James. Con- namic leadership for lifelong cat- church building fund. 4472. RIDL is a ministry of the tact Doreen Fredrickson at (405) echesis and youth ministry in Office of Worship and Spiritual Life. parishes. Leaders will participate Pre-Cana classes 204-8867, doreenfred101@gmail. San Antonio trip in a series of eight courses that will Pre-Cana is a day for couples com or visit https://40daysforlife. Join Michael Zink on a trip to lead to a certificate. The program is preparing for the Sacrament of com. San Antonio Aug. 31-Sept. 3 via designed for pastors/associate pas- marriage. A specially prepared Chris O’Lague Rob Blakely Bobby Stevens Richard Moore Chad McAuli Frs. Janocha and Grover to lead Amtrak to Fort Worth, then board tors, deacons, youth ministry coor- team share their experience and (405) 343-9661 (405) 243-8324 (405) 534-0397 (405) 641-9582 Court of the Table pilgrimage to Fatima the Texas Eagle to San Antonio. [email protected] [email protected] MDRT, SKC dinators, prospective youth min- information with the intention of [email protected] [email protected] Fr. Carl William Janocha and Fr. Trip includes a guided tour of the Councils: 1018, 3556, 5160, 949, 1053, 1903, 2974, 3309, Councils: 965, 1287, 2604, Councils: 916, 6477, (918) 284-0685 istry leaders, directors of religious enabling engaged couples to be Daniel Grover will lead a pilgrimage Alamo and five Catholic Missions, 5354, 9901, 11648, 12108, 3336, 4042, 5266, 5396, 8523, 4026, 4598, 4889, 5168, 9737, 11237 [email protected] education, high school campus more aware of the privileges and re- to Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, dinner at the Tower of America, Am 12382, 16048 9583, 11135, 12819, 13366, 5759, 9900, 11909, 16214 Councils: 962, 3167, ministers or youth ministry teams. sponsibilities of marriage. Classes 4721, 6606, 9668, 14448, and Lourdes, from Nov. 7-17, 2017. Buckhorn Saloon and Museum, Courses in October, November, at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7395, 15785, 4519, 4804, Cost is $3,099 pp, including air- Texas Ranger Museum, San An- 8433, 11633, 13828, February and March at the Cath- 7501 Northwest Expressway. Span- fare from Oklahoma City, four-star tonio River Cruise, SAS Shoe Fac- 15834, 11194, 14220 olic Pastoral Center. Contact (405) ish classes are Oct. 1 or Nov. 12. hotels, most meals and more. Sites tory, dinner at MI Tierra restaurant 721-9220, [email protected]. English classes are Oct. 15. Regis- To watch an include Lisbon, Fatima, Santiago and bakery. Cost $729 pp (dbl. tration begins at 8:15 a.m. and the agent in action, de Compostela, Salamanca, Avila, Retreat in Daily Life preview program starts at 8:45 a.m., end- occ.). Contact Michael Zink at (405) Madrid, and Lourdes. In 1917, A preview of the Retreat in Daily ing at 4 p.m. Call (405) 721-8944. 314-4120, [email protected]. scan here... Life will be from 10 a.m. to 11:30 Our Lady appeared to three small Download registration form online St. Philip Neri second annual a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at St. Trey Welker Jody Snowder Troy Snow John Rice children in a field in Fatima. Join at www.archokc.org. 1/5th to 5K walk Eugene. The purpose is to help MDRT, SKC (405) 474-6192 MDRT, SKC (405) 706-2155 in to celebrate the 100th anniver- The second annual walk will be sary of this apparition, and visit people who are discerning their St. Philip Neri small group study (405) 850-4092 [email protected] (918) 798-0012 [email protected] Saturday, Sept. 10, at Regional Councils: 767, 3101, 5440, Councils: 1044, 1533, the pilgrimage site of Santiago de participation in the retreat that “Wisdom and Works of Mercy” [email protected] [email protected] for people who have completed the Park in Midwest City. Councils: 1038, 4601, 8204, 6478, 8633, 12669, 14744 775, 1104, 1302, 1677, 1537, 3113, 3220, 9334 Compostela, with the burial place begins Oct. 1. Call (405) 341-2515. 10822, 12518, 12605 7392, 9333, 10388 of St. James, see the shrine to St. Retreat preview will be held at “33 Days to Morning Glory” and 11734, 11959, 13313, Theresa of Avila, and the Grotto of 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at St. “Consoling the Heart of Jesus” LIFE INSURANCE DISABILITY INSURANCE LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE14106, 14248 RETIREMENT ANNUITIES 16 August 21, 2016 Sooner Catholic Oscar Romero Catholic Worker House sets first fundraiser By Judy Hilovsky, For nearly 18 years, Bob Wal- Oscar Romero Catholic drop, music director at Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church, has Worker House fundraiser shepherded the Oscar Romero Worker House. The mission of the Oct. 1 worker house is food security for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. people who lack transportation to Cole Community Center, get emergency food distribution. Now, the group is hosting its first 4400 Northwest Expressway fundraiser, “Low Carb Comfort Tickets: (405) 200-8155, Food Tasting Fair.” Proceeds from the event will benefit the Oscar www.Finger-Prickin-Good.org Romero Catholic Worker House, Donations: which makes 400 deliveries a Catholic Worker, c/o Epiphany Church, month. Only 400 tickets will be sold for 7336 W. Britton Rd., OKC 73132 the Oct. 1 tasting at the Cole Com- (405) 878-5300 • www.mgmoa.org munity Center. During August, tickets are $30; ticket prices in- crease to $35 in September. Sales end Sept. 21. to avoid spikes in their blood sugar of the deliveries on one day each to call early in the month. Food Waldrop hopes the extra money after meals,” Waldrop said. month, usually on a Saturday. donations can be left any time can start an additional program Along with the tasting, the The group also needs financial on the porch at 1524 N.W. 21 or that supports low-income diabet- worker house always is in need of donations. taken to Epiphany offices. The ics who are not covered by insur- volunteers to help bag groceries The Oscar Romero Catholic group especially needs donations ance by providing them monthly and do deliveries. Except for No- Worker House benefits from the of peanut butter and cans of green blood sugar testing materials. vember and December, deliveries generosity of Saint Charles Borro- vegetables. “We decided we needed an an- are on the third and fourth Satur- meo, which built a 2,000-square- “We pray over everything we give nual fundraiser to give us a bit of days of the month. foot food warehouse on its prop- away; we pray for the people we organizational financial security Volunteers meet at the Dorothy erty. The building, named the help, for the people we can’t help, and to provide funds to start an Day Center, 4909 N. State, at the Dorothy Day Center, receives food for those who will die this day in outreach to low-income diabetics. southeast corner of Saint Charles from the Regional Food Bank. The war and economic chaos, and for The single most critical need for Borromeo. From October through Catholic worker house helps with those whose generosity makes low-income diabetics is accessing May, bagging starts at 9 a.m.; from the center’s expenses and in re- what we do possible,” Waldrop blood sugar testing supplies. With June through September, they turn receive food for distribution. said. adequate test strips and kits, they start at 8 a.m. During November To sign up for food, call Waldrop Judy Hilovsky is a freelance can learn how to modify their diets and December, the group does all at (405) 557 0436. It’s important writer for the Sooner Catholic.