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By Diane Clay The Sooner Catholic The Jubilee Year of Mercy, which  The Cathedral of Our Lady of grace of complete ends Nov. 20, was designated by Perpetual Help, OKC; and exhaustive Francis as an opportunity  Old Cathedral, forgiveness by the for Catholics worldwide to focus OKC; power of the love on spiritual and corporal works  Saint Wenceslaus Catholic of the Father who of mercy as well as carrying out Church, Prague; excludes no one. general acts of kindness.  Saint Gregory’s Abbey, The Jubilee Indul- During the jubilee year, Pope Shawnee; gence is thus full, Francis made available Jubilee In-  , the fruit of the very dulgences received by visiting Holy Woodward; event that is to Doors, praying and participating in  Saint Mary Catholic Church, be celebrated and the sacraments. Ponca City; experienced with In the Archdiocese of Oklahoma  Holy Cross Catholic Church, In opening the faith, hope and City, Archbishop Coakley des- Madill; Year of Mercy, charity.” ignated eight Holy Doors at the  Blessed Sacrament Catholic said, For download- following parishes: Church, Lawton. “I have asked the able passports for Church in this Jubilee Year to each Holy Door site, information rediscover the richness encom- on how to receive a Jubilee In- passed by the spiritual and cor- dulgence, lists of corporal and poral works of mercy. The expe- spiritual works of mercy, how to rience of mercy, indeed, becomes receive a commemorative pin, and visible in the witness of concrete how to receive an indulgence if signs as himself taught us. you can’t travel, go online to www. Each time that one of the faithful archokc.org/year-of-mercy/jubi- personally performs one or more lee-year-of-mercy-home, e-mail of these actions, he or she shall [email protected] or call (405) surely obtain the Jubilee Indul- 709-2721. gence. Hence, the commitment to Diane Clay is editor of the Sooner live by mercy so as to obtain the Catholic.

Catholics Care. Catholics Vote. All , All Souls

“We need to participate for the common good. Sometimes we feasts a time to renew hear: a good Catholic is not interested in politics. This is not true: good Catholics immerse themselves in politics by offering hope, pope says the best of themselves so that the leader can govern.” - Pope All Saints Day Nov. 1; All Souls Day Nov. 2 Francis, Sept. 16, 2013 The Catholic bishops of the United States are pleased to By Cindy Wooden offer once again to the Catholic faithful “Forming Consciences Catholic News Service for Faithful Citizenship” (also in Spanish), our teaching docu- ment on the political responsibility of Catholics. This statement VATICAN CITY – At the end of the feast of All represents our guidance for Catholics in the exercise of their Saints, just before the sun set, Pope Francis cele- rights and duties as participants in our democracy. We urge our brated an outdoor Mass at Rome’s Verano cemetery pastors, lay and religious and urged Christians to hang on to hope as they faithful, and all people of refl ect on the promise that earthly life ends with eter- good will to use this state- nal life in heaven. ment to help form their In his homily at the evening Mass Nov. 1, Pope consciences; to teach those Francis set aside his prepared text, looked out at the entrusted to their care; to thousands of people gathered between long lines of contribute to civil and respectful public dialogue; and tombs and told them, “We refl ect and think about our to shape political choices in the coming election in own future and about all those who have gone before light of Catholic teaching. The statement lifts up our us and are now with the Lord.” dual heritage as both faithful Catholics and American “The Lord God, beauty, goodness, truth, tender- citizens with rights and duties as participants in the ness, the fullness of love – all that awaits us,” the civil order. pope said. “And all those who preceded us and died To learn about Catholic teaching related to elec- in the Lord are there,” in heaven with God. tions, the do’s and don’ts of election season, voter “Even the best of the saints were not saved by their , prayer suggestions and other resources, go good works, the pope said, but by the blood of Christ. online to www.archokc.org. God is the one who saves, he is the one who car- ries us like father – at the end of our lives – to that heaven where our forebears are,” he said. The feast day reading from the 7th chapter of the Book of Revelation described a multitude of people from every race and nation standing before God. They were dressed in white, the pope said, because they were “washed in the blood of the Lamb. continued on Page 8 2 October 30, 2016 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic October 30, 2016 3

Put Out Into the Deep Find more Luke 5:4 Ada ministry welcomes East Central news on the Voting is a moral act University students website By Charles Albert By Sooner Catholic Staff The Sooner Catholic The presidential debates are now behind us and vidual virtue among the Additional coverage of On Wednesday evenings, said she looks forward to the pro- the Saint John’s Bible and to vari- Election Day is looming large. One of the most com- citizens of our nation. Church and archdiocesan in Ada opens gram on Wednesday nights “as a ous Catholic youth conferences. mon reactions to the astonishing developments of this It was Plato who once its doors to students of all Saint Joseph – Ada calming and soothing evening just news and events, only on Charles Albert is a freelance election cycle is a troubling question: how did we get described the state as faiths for a “low stress” even- to talk and socialize with fellow www.soonercatholic.org: writer for the Sooner Catholic. here? Are these really the best candidates that our “the soul writ large.” The ing of Catholic relationship Information on Mass and Catholics.” nation has to choose from in electing the next presi- health of the state, of  To send photos, event building and fellowship. ECU program Since the Catholic population dent of the United States? civil society, of a nation information or story ideas, Since students have a very (580) 332-4811 of ECU is small, Heard makes it Our major party candidates are both deeply fl awed. is a projection of the e-mail [email protected]. hectic, deadline-driven a point to invite her non-Catholic lifestyle, it was decided that friends to the Wednesday night One has boasted of his ability to grope women at health of the souls and Archbishop Paul S. Coakley http://stjosephada.com  See calendar and briefs this program would be a program. will simply because of his celebrity status. It is never characters of its citizens. for events in OKC and Nor- “safe and comfortable” “I enjoy when we meditate, but acceptable to demean and commit violence against If our laws and policies turn a blind eye to the poor, it man during the 40 Days for environment for students to have 8:30 p.m., but can extend past one of my favorite spiritual activi- women! This candidate’s lack of impulse control has is because too many of us do the same. All of this is Life, which ends Nov. 6. one night “away.” midnight. ties is praying over Sacred Scrip- been on display in his failure to stay on topic during to say that if we fi nd ourselves asking how our nation In 2014, Doug and Sandy Poe “It is especially rewarding, seeing ture with a program called Lectio debates and refrain from offering crass and outra- got here, then we need to look within our own hearts. were directing the high school and observing the relationships Divina.” geous statements to reporters, hecklers and even During the Maccabean period of Jewish history ministry at Saint Joseph. Darby the students develop with each This method of prayer goes back supporters. These are not reassuring qualities for one there was widespread apostasy when the Jews, en- Heard, an East Central University other and with Christ. Catholics to the early monastic tradition. who might be entrusted with nuclear codes. amored by the ways of their foreign occupiers, sought (ECU) student, waited to meet with are in a minority at the univer- Tabi Bessong Ayuk Arrey is a The other major candidate to hide the mark of their the Poes to discuss starting a col- sity, and it can be of great comfort graduate student at ECU. Arrey has been a tireless advocate circumcision. They betrayed lege program. While she was wait- when they fi nd like-minded people was raised Catholic in the West Af- for abortion and same-sex their deepest identity as ing, Heard met Jesse Matthews, who help them in their faith jour- rican country of Cameroon. He is another ECU student anxious to studying a double major at ECU in marriage. Her inner circle God’s chosen people by ney,” Sandy Poe said. start a college program. So mutual Doug Poe added, “Many inter- clinical rehabilitation and mental has been caught strategiz- being ashamed of the very was their desire and enthusiasm, national students attending ECU health. ing an anti-Catholic cam- sign of their covenant with that Sandy Poe did not realize are Catholic from such countries “I really enjoy the quiet and safe paign to undermine adher- God. Today, we are witness- until halfway through the meeting as Nigeria and the Ivory Coast and place Saint Joseph offers Catholic ence to Church teaching ing a similar apostasy when that the two had just met. need to fi nd a second home.” students where I can encounter Darby Heard, Archbishop Coakley among Catholics in order so many people, believers Today, the program is still under Heard, a senior at ECU, has an Christ,” he said. and Tarbi Bessong Ayuk Arrey to advance their own short and unbelievers alike, deny the guidance of longtime parishio- extremely pressure-packed sched- During the past couple of years, attend a college program at Saint term political gains at the the law written in their ners Doug and Sandy Poe. ule with a double major of molec- the students have taken fi eld trips Joseph in Ada. Photo provided. expense of interfering with hearts by the Creator. Too The college program begins at ular biology and studio arts. She to Saint Gregory’s University to see religious liberty. This can- many people, blinded by didate has a problem with sin, make themselves the truth-telling and transpar- sole arbiter, lawgiver and @archokc ency. judge of what is good and St. Charles Borromeo How did we get here? And, evil, true and false. Archdiocese of Fr. Tim Luschen and Fr. what does this mean for our nation? In 1775, one This election cycle, perhaps, will serve as a re- Oklahoma City John Paul Lewis visited of our nation’s founding fathers, John said, minder that what we most need is a renewed com- with students, helped teach “Public virtue cannot exist in a nation without private mitment to the pursuit of virtue, to seek the good Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City 8th grade theology and virtue, and public virtue is the only foundation of and adhere to the truth as inscribed in our hearts by served lunch at St. Charles republics.” our Creator, elaborated by reason and illumined by Borromeo Catholic School in We don’t talk much about virtue these days, public Revelation. northwest Oklahoma City. or private. That is a big part of our problem. We are Character matters. Unfortunately, as we prepare to Photos provided. witnessing a disturbing lack of public virtue in our go to the polls on Nov. 8 we cannot rely as much on national discourse and in the direction that many of the virtue and character of our presidential candi- our government’s policies and laws are moving. How dates as we ought to be able to do. else can we account for our widespread tolerance of Still, we have an obligation to vote and our vote grave challenges to foundational institutions such ought to be informed by a careful study of the plat- Students from St. Mary Catholic School in Ponca City hosted fi refi ght- ers during a school assembly to learn more about fi re prevention during as marriage and the family, not to mention the sa- forms of the parties and the stated positions of the Fire Prevention Month in October. Photo provided. credness of human life from conception to its natural candidates. Voting is a moral act. It ought to be guided end? by prayer and an evaluation not only of the political, If this is so, it suggests a failure in private or indi- but also the moral implications of our decisions.       Prayer of St. Charles Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar Borromeo

The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s offi cial calendar. Almighty God, you have gen- erously made known to human Oct. 30 – Nov. 13, 2016 beings the mysteries of your life through Jesus Christ your Nov. 1 – School Mass for Mount Saint Mary High School, 10:30 a.m., Sacred Heart, OKC Son in the Holy Spirit. Nov. 2 – School Mass and classroom visits, 8:20 a.m., Saint Mary, Ponca City Enlighten my mind to know Nov. 3 – School Mass and classroom visits, 8:30 a.m., Saint James the Greater, OKC these mysteries that your Nov. 4 – Ordination Mass for Bishop Jorge Rodrigez-Novelo, 12:30 p.m., Denver Church treasures and teaches. Nov. 5 – Confi rmation, 5:30 p.m., Church of the Epiphany of the Lord, OKC Move my heart to love them and my will to live in accord Nov. 6 – Blessing of All Girls Sports Complex, 1 p.m., Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School with them. Nov. 8 – Department Directors meeting, 10 a.m., Catholic Pastoral Center Give me the ability to teach Nov. 8 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., Saint Chapel, CPC this faith to others without pride, Mary holds the child Jesus in a 15th-century Florentine painting Nov. 8 – Finance Council Meeting, CPC without ostentation and without depicted on one of two religiously themed Christmas stamps be- Nov. 8 – Continuing Education Committee, CPC personal gain. Let me realize that ing issued by the U.S. Postal Service. The image was adapted from I am simply your instrument for a work by an anonymous follower of artists Fra Filippo Lippi and Nov. 9 – Presbyteral Council, 9:30 a.m., CPC bringing others to the knowledge Pesellino. The original painting is in the collection of the National of the wonderful things you have Nov. 10 – Dedication of new Family Life Center, 9 a.m., Saint Philip Neri, Midwest City Gallery of Art in Washington. The stamp was to be available at post done for all your creatures. Help Nov. 10 – Assembly of Catholic Professionals kickoff event, 11:30 a.m., Petroleum Club, OKC me to be faithful to this task that offi ces Oct. 18. A second stamp depicting the Nativity in silhouette Nov. 10 – Saint Andrew Dinner, 6 p.m., Saint Joseph, Norman you have entrusted to me. Amen. against the dawn sky was planned for release Nov. 3. CNS photo/U.S. Postal Service Nov. 11-17 – U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops General Assembly, Baltimore 4 October 30, 2016 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic October 30, 2016 5 The New Evangelization: three years on Longtime immigration reporter focuses on This month marks the third an- and Catholic vision of evangeliza- niversary of Archbishop Coakley’s tion introduced some new vocab- one teen in “Book of Isaias” pastoral letter, “Go Make Disciples,” ulary, like “kerygma” (the initial, Carole Brown By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service in which he established his pasto- ardent proclamation by which a Director of New ral priorities for the archdiocese. person is one day overwhelmed Evangelization WASHINGTON – talked about cleaning houses. More or less openly, but with limited rights. Those priorities emerged through a and brought to the decision to Nobody’s story is cut “What I was really trying to write about in That is a problematic situation for them.” process of discernment led by the entrust themselves to Jesus Christ and dried, as longtime the book was human potential,” Connolly Connolly said he got his first awareness Catholic Leadership Institute. Since by faith) – which also prompted immigration reporter added, “the big question about what’s going about immigrants during his college years. Most Reverend one of those priorities pertained to puzzled expressions. Daniel Connolly to happen to him and how he’s going to use “I was coming back to visit my family in Paul S. Coakley the New Evangelization, I thought it The idea of a “personal relation- areas of parish and diocesan life. learned when doing that. It was a compelling sort of framework for Memphis. It was around this time there was would be good to reflect on some of ship with Jesus,” it turns out, Parishes like Saint Philip Neri in Archbishop of Oklahoma City reporting for his book, this larger thing about the millions and mil- a large influx of Mexican immigrants into the ground we have covered. is not the exclusive purview of Midwest City, Saint John Nepomuk “The Book of Isaias.” lions of children of immigrants in our society.” our neighborhood in Memphis. Many of them Publisher Let us revisit some of archbish- Protestants, but indeed the es- in Yukon, Saint Joseph in Norman Connolly tracked Returning from his yearlong leave of ab- were Catholic and they went to our church,” op’s most poignant words from the sential reality of Catholicism. The and Saint John in Edmond have the Mexican-born sence at the Memphis Commercial Appeal he recalled. “I was studying German and Diane Clay pastoral letter: idea that baptized people need to become pacesetters for what can teenager throughout daily newspaper, Connolly wrote a series on getting good at it. I realized if I could study “This is our mission. Go Make experience personal conversion Editor happen when a significant invest- his senior year of high Isaias’s life in December 2013, several months German, I could study Spanish as well. That Disciples! was novel for many. Who knew? ment in this process is made. school in Memphis, after he’d graduated from high school. put me on the road to studying Spanish.” “But, we cannot give what we do We found ourselves in a situation Parishes that have seen some Tenn., and followed “The most tangible result was that peo- Choosing journalism for a career, “as far Brianna Osborne not have. To evangelize others is in which many basic elements of success in their efforts have gone up at critical junc- ple who read it came forward and gave him back as 2001 I was attempting to do inter- Managing Editor to invite them into friend- through a process of pastoral tures in his life afterward. money, basically. There were a lot of adults views in Spanish,” Connolly told Catholic ship and relationship with discernment about their own Isaias’s story has its share of contradic- in the community, or several at least, who News Service in a telephone interview from Jesus Christ. Before we priorities. At times, they have tions. While born in Mexico, he migrated with reached out to him and tried to help him out.” Memphis. “I kept returning to immigration invite others, we the evan- had to say no to some activ- his family to the United States without doc- Because Tennessee state law forbids im- as a topic over and over in my work at the Volume 38, Number 21 gelizers must ourselves be ities in order to give priority uments. The family settled in Memphis, not migrants in the United States without docu- Birmingham Post-Herald. I did a big project truly evangelized. The evan- to the archbishop’s call to in- the first city one thinks of as an immigrant ments from enrolling at public universities, on Mexican immigration in Alabama. I was Sooner Catholic Newspaper gelizers must first become tentional discipleship. Some hotspot. one path was blocked. Isaias also had his own briefly with The Associated Press in Arkansas 7501 Northwest Expressway disciples. We have to be in parish leadership teams have Although Isaias identifies as atheist, Con- ambivalence about attending college. and briefly covered immigration in Arkansas relationship with Jesus. We availed themselves of various Oklahoma City, OK 73132 nolly noted that he read a Bible regularly “The way his story turned out was not the and at The Commercial Appeal in Memphis,” have to know him and know parish mentoring opportu- to see what teachings matched his emerg- way that I anticipated it,” Connolly said. “It where he currently works. (405) 721-1810 that we are loved by him. It nities offered by the Office of ing philosophy. And, for a brief time, Isaias turned out to be something way more compli- Connolly had lunch with an old friend from Fax: (405) 721-5210 is not enough to know about New Evangelization to help attended an evangelical Christian college in cated.” his parish who was by then the head of the E-mail: [email protected] Jesus. We have to become orient them to developing a Memphis. The book, though, is more about Isaias and Latino Memphis social service agency. his friend. […] We have to fall more intentional culture of Mailing Address: Then, there’s also the homesickness Isaias’s his situation. “One of the things I try to do in “He was very concerned about immigrants’ in love. discipleship. parents felt for their native Mexico, but they this book is to explain how we got to where kids. A lot of parents have children drop- P.O. Box 32180 “Nothing is more practi- Every parish has its own had to wrestle with what to do about Isaias’s we are as a country in terms of immigra- ping out of school, getting into very negative Oklahoma City, OK 73123 cal than finding God, than challenges and opportunities, little brother, who was born in the United tion as a country,” Connolly said. “Basically, things. That was in 2010. That’s what got me falling in love in a quite ab- so no situation is exactly States and is a U.S. citizen, since the likeli- businesses and the federal government made looking into immigrant children,” he said. Visit us online at solute, final way. What you alike. Their ability to take hood of the parents’ ability to return north decisions that allowed millions of immigrants “Much of their potential is being lost due to are in love with, what seizes steps toward developing a www.soonercatholic.org would be quite low. to live here illegally, but for all practical pur- dropping out of high school or college, or sub- your imagination, will affect culture of intentional disci- “When I met him, I was struck by a num- poses tolerated. The practical effect is that standard academic achievement,” Connolly everything. It will decide pleship varies considerably. ber of things,” said Connolly, a Catholic. “He they live in this country with limited rights. added. “Many Hispanic Catholics are going to Visit the archdiocesan website what will get you out of bed We have a long way to go, was just hands-down really, really bright. “For example, as a U.S. citizen, I can use my see elements of their own lives reflected in the at www.archokc.org in the morning, what you do but the conversation has The other thing about him: He was express- U.S. passport to fly to Mexico City and back,” book. Those who are not Hispanic are going with your evenings, how you begun, and the momentum ing these big doubts about college and the he said. “But if you’re a Mexican citizen living to find things that they didn’t know about spend your weekends, what is growing. We only can hope value of college. He seemed extremely bright, here illegally, you can live or work pretty much the people they shake hands with the sign of The Sooner Catholic you read, whom you know, that more parishes will begin but negative on the value of future study. He freely, but you can’t travel back and forth. peace every Sunday.” (USPS 066-910) is published what breaks your heart, and to engage in a similar pas- biweekly except for once in July what amazes you with joy toral discernment, and to and twice in December by and gratitude. Fall in love, determine what resources – stay in love and it will decide every- the Church’s mission of evange- especially human resources – need the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. thing.” lization felt like a foreign language, to be commissioned or recommis- These words of Fr. Pedro Arrupe, even to leaders. A lot of ground sioned to adopt these priorities. The newspaper is not responsible S.J., former superior general of the work needed to be done to prepare Looking to the future, allow me for unsolicited material. Jesuits, describe the experience of for the mission to which the arch- to dream a little. As we mature the discipleship rooted in a personal bishop was calling us. Copyright © 2016 Sooner Catholic culture of intentional discipleship relationship with Jesus Christ. And, so we have begun the ar- in the parishes, we can more easily Only the can effectively duous work of making this lan- imagine reaching out to our disaf- Subscription rate: $20 per year evangelize others. guage our own, and of making fected Catholic friends, who for var- for all who are not members of the As we “put out into the deep” the Church’s missionary mindset ious reasons have parted company Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. in those early days to sound the our own. Parish leadership teams with the Church. depths, we soon gained a clearer studied the archbishop’s pastoral If our churches commit to a Periodical postage paid at perspective on what the contours of letter and other important books basic discipleship process, they Oklahoma City, OK 73125. our work would involve. like “Forming Intentional Disciples” will become easy places for people We learned, among other things, by Sherry Weddell. to know Jesus, and to form deep POSTMASTER: Send address that some reshaping of the archdi- We began to have Evangelization spiritual friendships. It’s easier to changes to the Sooner Catholic, ocesan curia was needed in order to Leadership summits each year, bring friends into a community define the relationship between key with help from Evangelical Cath- formed out of these deep spiritual P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, offices, so that we can work more olic, and the New Evangelization friendships, where authenticity and OK 73123. effectively together, and to coordi- Summit simulcast from Canada. A personal connection are the normal nate our efforts in supporting the growing number of parishes pre- fabric of our shared life. Church’s mission of evangelization. pared for and have initiated small- If the Church grows in this way, After an extensive consultation group discipleship processes for it will become a more attractive with the Spitzer Institute, a reorga- adults that are now multiplying. oasis for our spiritually malnour- nization process was initiated that It is estimated that around 500 ished generation. That’s how we will place many of the offices that adults so far have undertaken this become a city on a hill, a witness to are engaged in formation into one process. The fruit of such efforts light in the darkness that is able to secretariat. The physical organiza- has been impressive in those withstand the power of secularism, tion of the Catholic Pastoral Center places where significant invest- and indeed, to penetrate it with the also is being adapted to better suit ment of time, energy and leader- life-changing power of the Gospel. this purpose. ship has been made. The hunger The archbishop challenged us As we ventured into the deep, is great. We can hope that as more to “Go Make Disciples.” Are you we also learned that we have some adults make the commitment to ready? Are you ready to get ready? new vocabulary to learn, and some consciously and consistently place If not, what’s stopping you? The Sooner Catholic concepts to integrate. Words like Christ at the center of their lives, Go online to www.archokc.org/ is supported through the “evangelization” often elicit certain and to serve him as missionary new-evangelization/home. Archdiocesan Development Fund. caricatures that arouse an allergic disciples, the culture of disciple- reaction. Casting a more accurate ship will begin to impact other 6 October 30, 2016 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic October 30, 2016 7

A woman takes a photo with her tablet Catholic groups urge physicians to support at the Jefferson Memorial in Wash- AMA code on assisted suicide ington Oct. 12. Arch- By Dennis Sadowski bishop Joseph E. Catholic News Service Kurtz of Louisville, Ky., president of the WASHINGTON – Two Catho- of physician-assisted suicide. In cian-assisted suicide. impossible, respecting patient au- U.S. Conference of lic organizations are calling on keeping with practice, CEJA will Current AMA standards on end- tonomy, providing good communi- Catholic Bishops, physicians to urge the American review relevant literature and an- of-life care specifically oppose phy- cation and emotional support and said that too much Medical Association to maintain alyze the related issues. CEJA will sician-assisted suicide and eutha- providing appropriate comfort care of the political dis- its current stance against physi- report its findings to the House of nasia. Chapter 5 of the AMA Code and adequate pain control. course during this cian-assisted suicide. Delegates at a future date,” the e- of Medical Ethics includes sections Physician-assisted suicide re- election year “has The call from the Secretariat mail said. addressing assisted suicide and cently was addressed by retired demeaned women of Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. The adoption of a neutral stance euthanasia. Anglican Archbishop Desmond and marginalized Conference of Catholic Bishops on assisted suicide by state medi- “Physician-assisted suicide is Tutu in a guest opinion that ap- people of faith.” and the National cal associations in fundamentally incompatible with peared Oct. 7 in The Washington CNS photo/Kevin Catholic Bioethics California, Ore- the physician’s role as healer, Post. Timed for the archbishop’s Lamarque, Reuters “The association ‘has Center comes as continued to yield to gon and Vermont would be difficult or impossible 85th birthday, the column focused the AMA’s Coun- growing pressures to seemed to have to control and would pose serious on giving “people dignity in dying,” cil on Ethical and allow unethical and played a role in societal risks,” the code states. and the Anglican leader said he Judicial Affairs corruptive practices to changes in state In the section on euthanasia, the wanted to be allowed the freedom gathers informa- law in those code states that “permitting physi- to determine the circumstances of tion to “outline enter by the backdoor states govern- cians to engage euthanasia would his death. the current land- into the ‘standard of ing the practice, ultimately cause more harm than “Dying people should have the scape” on phy- care’ in medicine and the Schleppenbach good.” The code also expressed right to choose how and when they sician-assisted biosciences.’” explained. concern that “euthanasia could leave Mother Earth,” he wrote. “I Kurtz: Political discourse that demeans women, suicide. – Father Tad Pacholczyk, Assisted sui- readily be extended to incompe- believe that, alongside the wonder- Representatives director of education at cide also is legal tent patients and other vulnerable ful palliative care that exists, their religion ‘must change’ of the Catholic the National Catholic in Washington populations.” choices should include a dignified By Catholic News Service organizations are Bioethics Center in State. A proposal “The involving of physicians in assisted death.” concerned that Philadelphia. to legalize it in the euthanasia heightens the signif- He called the legalization of phy- WASHINGTON – Too much of the Hillary Clinton. munities to preserve the integrity said. “It invites us to love our this effort by the District of Co- icance of its ethical prohibition. sician-assisted suicide in Califor- political discourse during this elec- One controversy involved NBC’s of their beliefs and proper self-gov- neighbor and live in peace with AMA is a first step lumbia is under The physician who performs eu- nia and Canada “promising devel- tion year “has demeaned women Oct. 9 leaking of a 2005 audio ernance. one another. For this reason, the toward taking a neutral stance consideration now by the D.C. thanasia assumes unique respon- opments.” and marginalized people of faith,” clip of Trump making lewd sexual “There have been recent reports truth of Christ is never outdated on assisted suicide, thus opening Council, and in at least one state, sibility for the act of ending the Archbishop Tutu first publicly the president of the U.S. Confer- remarks about women. The other that some may have sought to or inaccessible. The Gospel serves the door to such a practice becom- Colorado, a measure to legalize patient’s life,” it said. stated his support for physi- ence of Catholic Bishops said. involved an Oct. 11 release by interfere in the internal life of the the common good, not political ing more widely accepted. The or- assisted suicide will be on the No- In place of engaging in assisted cian-assisted suicide in a column “This must change,” said Arch- WikiLeaks of what it said was an Church for short-term political agendas.” ganizations are urging physicians vember ballot. suicide or euthanasia, the code in The Guardian, a British news- bishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louis- e-mail chain among top officials gain. If true, this is troubling both He urged Catholics and all ville, Ky. “True to the best hopes from Clinton’s campaign discuss- for the well-being of faith commu- people of goodwill in the nation to to address their concerns during Father Tad Pacholczyk, director lists four practices for doctors to paper, in July 2014. At the time, of our Founding Fathers, we are ing how many powerful conser- nities and the good of our coun- be “good stewards of the precious the AMA’s interim meeting Nov. of education at the National Cath- follow: not abandoning a patient he wrote that he did “not want my confident that we can and will do vatives in the United States are try,” he said. rights we have inherited as citizens 12-15 in Orlando, Fla. olic Bioethics Center in Philadel- once it is determined that a cure is life to be prolonged artificially.” better as a nation.” converts to Catholicism, which one Christ “has given us a precious of this country.” “We are mostly trying to get phia, expressed disappointment in “Politicians, their staffs and e-mail called “an amazing bastard- gift” in the Catholic faith and the “We also expect public officials physicians in particular as well the AMA’s discussion of the issue volunteers should reflect our best ization of the faith.” Catholic Church, the archbishop to respect the rights of people to as experts in the area of assisted in an e-mail to CNS. He charged aspirations as citizens,” he said. “At this important time in our said. live their faith without interference suicide and palliative care who are that the association “has contin- The archbishop’s statement nation’s history, I encourage all “As Catholics, we hold onto from the state. When faith commu- most compelling in their argu- ued to yield to growing pressures came at the end of a week of of us to take a moment to reflect our beliefs because they come to nities lose this right, the very idea ments against assisted suicide and to allow unethical and corruptive fallout over controversies involv- on one of the founding principles us from Jesus, not a consensus of what it means to be an Ameri- against the neutrality of the medi- practices to enter by the backdoor ing the presidential campaigns of our republic – the freedom of forged by contemporary norms. can is lost,” he added. cal association,” said Greg Schlep- into the ‘standard of care’ in medi- of Republican nominee Donald religion,” Archbishop Kurtz said. The Gospel is offered for all people penbach, associate director of the cine and the biosciences.” Trump and Democratic nominee “It ensures the right of faith com- for all times,” Archbishop Kurtz Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities. “The AMA has switched positions “But, we also secondarily urge on important moral questions at individuals to contact the AMA as the beginning of life, including the Priest donates $250,000 game show winnings well because we’re all patients of use of human therapeutic cloning doctors and we all have a stake in in research. Now, the group ap- to childhood school the medical professions not adopt- pears poised to further dilute its By Carrie Hodousek ing assisted suicide,” Schleppen- influence by switching positions MetroNews bach told Catholic News Service. on physician-assisted suicide from “We need every physician pos- opposing it to ‘being neutral,’” he ST. ALBANS, W.Va. – Cheers Currently, he’s the priest at ing back to others, to children to other people. This was much nicer. sible who is opposed to assisted wrote. came from elementary students at All Saints Catholic Church in help with their education,” Sakora Everyone was much more support- suicide to speak up and to encour- Dr. Bill Toffler, a retired profes- the Saint School Bridgeport. During his visit to said. “That’s what Catholic school ive,” Matheny said. age other physicians to speak up,” sor of family medicine at Oregon in Saint Albans as they watched Saint Francis, students watched is all about. It’s a big community Not much preparation was a Catholic priest on the TV game as Matheny answered questions and it has stayed with him for all needed for Matheny. He said he he added. Health and Science University, show “Who from “Million- of these years.” read a book on cultural literacy, but The AMA House of Delegates at who is Catholic, said there is no Wants to Be a aire” host Chris But, getting on “Millionaire” other than that, he said he lucked the association’s annual meeting such stance as neutrality in the Millionaire?” Harrison. wasn’t easy for Matheny. He said out on the questions he received. in June defeated a resolution call- case of assisted suicide. Father Bill After several he applied to be on the show at “Some of those questions they ing for a study of issues related to “If you’re neutral on this, then Matheny, a correct “final an- least twice a year for more than a asked other people were really assisted suicide in light of legisla- you believe there is some situation contestant on swers,” Harrison decade. When he finally stepped tough and I think I was fortunate I tion in several states that legalized where this is necessary. Neutral- the show, was at exclaimed, “The on stage, he said it was “unbeliev- got questions that were right in my the practice, the AMA said in an e- ity is really sought by promoters the school this man is on fire!” able.” wheel house,” he said. mail to CNS. The delegates deter- of assisted suicide because they past month to Erin Sakora, “I couldn’t believe it was actually Family members, friends and mined instead that more informa- realize it’s saying it’s OK. It’s a po- watch the taped principal at happening,” he said. “I was crying. his church community weren’t all tion was needed and referred the litical position that people believe telecast on TV. Saint Francis, I never cry!” that surprised he got a spot on the issue to the organization’s Board is balanced and neutral when it’s Matheny went to said having Students, teachers and parents show, Matheny said. of Trustees, the AMA said. not. It’s wrong. It’s wrong-headed,” school at Saint Matheny at the watched the taping of the show at “I was always kind of a book “Responding to delegates’ needs Toffler told CNS Oct. 12. Francis and do- school meant a the school. worm,” he said. “I played sports, for additional information, the He said assisted suicide is often nated his winnings to the school. lot to her and her students. “One of the good things about but I was more known for the board has commissioned the AMA portrayed as “aiding the dying.” “This was where I got my start, “For the children, I think it’s a ‘Millionaire’ is that I’m not compet- school work. They’re probably not Council of Ethical and Judicial Af- “I believe in aiding the dying. the foundation of my education,” wonderful example. There’s a good ing against someone else like when surprised I’m up there. They’re he told MetroNews. “My love for Christian man who excels academ- I was on ‘Jeopardy’ three years probably surprised I did as well as fairs (CEJA) to outline the current We’re not talking about that. We’re learning happened here.” ically – what is he doing? He’s giv- ago. I had to compete against two I did.” landscape surrounding the issue killing the dying,” he said of physi- 8 October 30, 2016 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic October 30, 2016 9 All Saints, All Souls feasts a time to Edmond “Faith on Fire” renew hope, pope says St. Elizabeth Ann All Saints Day Nov. 1; All Souls Day Nov. 2 Seaton Catholic School in Edmond retreat ignites passion Continued from Page 1 is participating in a Family Chalice Pro- We can enter into heaven only thanks to the blood of Abigail Lindemann, dressed as St. Emily de Vialar, gram for students’ for prayer the lamb, the blood of Christ.” holds a toy lamb during an Oct. 30 assembly at East families to spark By Sally Linhart “If today we are remembering these brothers and sis- Lake Academy in Lake Forest, Ill. Students choose a prayers for vocations For the Sooner Catholic ters of ours who lived before us and are now in heaven, saint to portray to their classmates and parents each to the priesthood. Dozens of women gathered they are there because they were washed in the blood year in observance of All Saints’ Day. CNS photo/Karen The school’s parish, at Saint Monica in Edmond of Christ,” he said. “That is our hope, and this hope Callaway, Catholic New World St. , Oct. 14-15 for a weekend of does not disappoint. If we live our lives with the Lord, For more information is participating in fellowship and spiritual en- he will never disappoint us.” and resources, visit a similar program richment. The “Faith on Fire” “We are children of God,” he said, “and live in hope of for parish families. women’s retreat was led by www.annetrufant.com one day seeing God as he is.” Each week, a new special guest speaker, song- On the feast of All Saints and before the Day of the class takes the writer and musician Anne Dead, it is important to think about hope, he said. The chalice and “fi lls it Trufant. early Christians used an anchor as a symbol of hope, with their prayers.” The retreat, held Friday evening The goal of the event was to he said, and “to have our hearts anchored up there Photo provided. and all day Saturday, was offered equip and inspire the women “to where our loved ones are, where the saints are, where to women of all ages in an effort go out and share the Gospel with Jesus is, where God is – that is hope. That is the hope to encourage, inspire and prepare those in their circle of infl uence,” that doesn’t disappoint.” them to share the gospel with their Harkey said. The feasts of All Saints and All Souls are “days of peers in the community. Trufant shared several tips and hope,” he said. The virtue of “hope is like a bit of leaven ideas for integrating that enlarges your soul. There are diffi cult moments in faith and prayer into life, but with hope you go forward and keep your eyes daily life, including: on what awaits us. Today is a day of hope; our broth-  Spend time search- ers and sisters are in the presence of God, and we, too, ing for Scripture that will be there in the Lord’s arms if we follow the path of applies to you and Jesus.” The junior class your family person- “Before sunset today, each one of us can think of the at Mount St. Mary ally; sunset of our lives,” the pope said. “Do we look forward Catholic High School  Write Scripture to it with hope and with the joy of being welcomed by spent a retreat day passages on note- the Lord?” Oct. 12 serving in a cards, and keep them Throughout , like in many predominantly Cath- Habitat for Human- with you every day; olic countries, people take advantage of the All Saints ity housing edition,  Keep a written public holiday to tidy up and take fl owers to the graves preparing two houses journal and use it to of their loved ones on the eve of the Nov. 2 celebration for their owners by recall your blessings of All Souls’ Day. After the Mass, Pope Francis was to clearing rock, leveling when you fi nd your- visit some of those graves, praying for the deceased yards and laying sod. self struggling or hav- and blessing their tombs. Photo provided. ing a diffi cult time; The ideas and resources shared during the retreat Engaging the group with humor, helped the women come away Aztec dancers participate “with a renewed appreciation for in the Dia de los Muertos inspirational stories, music and singing, Trufant encouraged the the power of personal prayer in (Day of the Dead) celebra- strengthening their relationship tion at Calvary Cemetery in women to focus on discipleship, evangelization and using Scripture with the Lord,” Harkey explained. Los Angeles Nov. 1. More Trufant, a wife and mother of than 3,000 people attended in prayer life. She emphasized the importance of knowing Scripture, seven children, has led retreats the event that began with both in the United States and an outdoor Mass celebrated using it to pray and looking for Scripture that relates to each per- internationally. She founded in honor of All Souls’ Day Hosanna House in Baton Rouge by Auxiliary Bishop Da- son’s prayer needs. Carrie Harkey, director of evan- where she worked with Saint vid G. O’Connell. He urged Teresa to provide a home for un- Massgoers to follow the gelization at Saint Monica, said Trufant uses her stories and wed mothers. She lives with her good examples of their husband in Brevard, N.C., departed loved ones being music to ignite a passion for faith in the women she speaks to. She where they own and operate two remembered with a tradition summer camps. started in Mexico during described the retreat as an oppor- the pre-Hispanic era. CNS tunity to “nourish women striving Sally Linhart is a freelance writer photo/Victor Aleman, Archdi- to live as intentional disciples of for the Sooner Catholic. ocese of Los Angeles the Lord Jesus.” 10 October 30, 2016 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic October 30, 2016 11 St. Eugene celebrates new sanctuary, pastors at November gala Pope advances sainthood causes of two priests, two women

By Steve Gust By Cindy Wooden For the Sooner Catholic Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis the pope signed decrees acknowl- Arnaiz Munoz, born in Valladolid A Nov. 5 parish gala scheduled Initial pledges and fundraising 20, 2012. Father Jacobi remained upper grades," he said. for Saint Eugene parish will high- led by Father Jacobi, raised all pastor for another year, before A beautiful sanctuary isn't the advanced the sainthood causes edging that the four lived the in 1865, he was ordained a dioc- light a vibrant parish with a strong but $1.6 million of the project. The Father Wolf became pastor of Saint only addition to Saint Eugene. of two priests, an and the Christian virtues in a special way. esan priest in 1890. But after his future. rest was financed by a loan, which Eugene, which has almost 2,000 Father Wolf said in February a founder of a women’s religious If the pope also recognizes a mira- mother’s death, he entered the So- Saint Eugene, on Hefner Road the parish retired in late summer. families. Father Jacobi is now new rectory also was added. order, recognizing they lived lives cle attributed to their intercession, ciety of Jesus. Sent to Malaga, he east of May Avenue in Oklahoma "We paid it off years early," pastor at Holy Spirit in Mustang "It was a project we talked about of “heroic virtues.” they would be beatified. Another became famous as a confessor and City, continues to worship in a Father Wolf said. "It's great to be where he is undertaking another for 25 years," he said. At a meeting Oct. 10 with Car- miracle is needed for . spiritual director. He died in 1926. now paid for sanctuary that seats associated with a parish that has effort to build a new church. He said a small committee will dinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the The four candidates for saint- _ Maria Teresa Spinelli, the Ital- 900. Saint Eugene pastor Father been blessed with good leadership The Nov. 5 gala and auction now focus on needs at Saint Eu- Congregation for Saints’ Causes, hood are: ian founder of the Congregation of Don Wolf said the project was an over the years." benefit both the parish and Saint gene for the next five to 10 years. – Spanish Father Luis Zambrano the Augustinian Sisters, Servants $8 million effort, which began in One of those leaders, Father Jac- Eugene School. Some of the funds "For now, we probably won't Blanco, a priest of the Diocese of of Jesus and Mary. Born in Rome – Italian Capuchin Poor Clare 2008 under the direction of former obi, will be honored at the Novem- also are set aside for the Friends of have any new buildings for a Badajoz and founder of the Hogar in 1789, she was married at the Sister Maria Costanza Panas, pastor Father Joe Jacobi. ber gala, entitled "A Night in Old Bolivia Foundation, which pur- while," he said. "Still, the attitude de Nazareth Secular Institute, a age of 16 to a man who beat and who was born Agnese Pacifica, in The project, Father Wolf said, Havana." chases medications for the annual here seems to be we can do any- diocesan institute for women, who mistreated her. She moved home 1896. A schoolteacher, she slowly includes stain glass windows, a That event, with its Cuban medical mission to Bolivia. Orga- thing." became convinced of her vocation new organ and other amenities of theme, dinner and prize auctions, nizers have set a goal of $100,000 Those interested in knowing primarily are involved in the care and cared for her aging parents. In and entered religious life in 1918. a modern sanctuary. After three will be held at the new Embassy for the benefit. more about the gala may contact of the sick and aged. He was born 1820, she had a vision calling her Eighteen years later, she was years as pastor, he's still im- Suites near downtown. Father Wolf said the parish Saint Eugene at (405) 751-7115 in 1909 and died in 1983. to open a school and to evangelize pressed with the house of worship. The first Masses at Saint Eu- school is doing well, although he'd or check out their Facebook page – Spanish Jesuit Father Tiburcio young women. She died in 1850. elected abbess. She died in 1963. "It's a striking facility inside and gene’s new sanctuary were held like to see enrollment climb from at St. Eugene Catholic Church & out," Father Wolf said. "There is a a little over four years ago with about 320 to its limit of 400. School Annual Gala. great balance between beauty and Archbishop Coakley celebrating "We have full enrollment in the Steve Gust is a freelance writer design." at the dedication Mass on April lower grades, not so much in the for the Sooner Catholic. Let’s enthrone our Bibles to celebrate! National Bible Week 2016 By Pedro A. Moreno, O.P. Jobs Box Director, Office of Hispanic Ministry Development and marketing Laura Scott at [email protected], means and all faiths to become dren ages 4 to 9 learn more about The U.S. Conference of Catholic everlasting source of spiritual candle, whatever makes sense for Response: Come, Lord Jesus, office assistant (405) 842-6656. men and women of faith, purpose their Catholic faith. We also need Bishops has designated the week life. Consequently, these words you, but be very cautious with come. The Center of Family Love is and service. Candidates must have someone who can watch children Health care director of Nov. 13-19 as National Bible are perfectly applicable to Sacred candles. Use the following ritual As everyone enters the house looking for an administrative office at least three years of experience ages 2 to 3. A stipend is available. St. Gregory’s Abbey is seeking Week, and also the 51st anniver- Scripture: ‘For the word of God is from the U.S. Conference of Catho- or room, they may sing a suitable assistant for the Development/ supervising and evaluating faculty Contact Norma Rupel at norma- full-time director of abbey health sary of the Dogmatic Constitution living and active’ and ‘it has power lic Bishops to gather as a family to song. Marketing Department. The Center and staff; demonstrated com- [email protected]. care. LPN required; RN pre- on Divine Revelation, “Dei Ver- to build you up and give you your enthrone the Bible. Then, one of the following Scrip- of Family Love provides a home mitment to Catholic, faith-based ferred. Candidates should have School principal - OKC bum,” from the Second Vatican heritage among all those who are Enthroning the Bible in the ture passages is read from the for those who live with intellectual education; and a master’s degree. experience managing staff mem- Christ the King in Oklahoma Council. sanctified.’” family Bible: and physical disabilities, helping Fluency in Spanish preferred. bers in variety of health care set- City seeks a principal who will be a The Bible is a sacrament, an The worship we render to the When possible, the ritual may Matthew 4:17-23 - Jesus calls them to live rich lives, full of pas- Application information at www. tings. Submit letters and resume faith leader as well as an academic outward sign of the presence of Eucharist, the Lord’s body, is the start outside the main door to the and heals through the power of his sion and purpose. To apply, e-mail archokc.org/jobs-box. to Abbot Lawrence Stasyszen, leader for a large Catholic parish God, which allows us to have same worship we render to the house or outside the main en- Word. resume to [email protected]. O.S.B., St. Gregory’s Abbey, 1900 Part-time courtesy driver school, serving more than 500 intimate moments with the God of Holy Scriptures as God is present trance to the room. One member of Mark 4:1-20 - The Word is like Catapult Learning teacher W. MacArthur, Shawnee 74804 or Part-time courtesy driver wanted students in grades PreK-3 through mercy who is the primary author in both. Therefore, just as we have the family holds the Bible, raised the seed. Provides contracted instructional [email protected]. for St. Ann. Friendly personality a 8. Candidate must be a practicing of the Bible. Eucharistic Benediction, we also slightly. The father, mother or Luke 4:14-21 - Jesus proclaims services for Sacred Heart and St. Birth Choice volunteers needed must. Commercial driver’s license Catholic who has knowledge and There are few who can live in a receive a blessing with the book of other leader begins the celebration the Word in Nazareth. Charles schools in OKC with the Birth Choice is in serious need (CDL) a plus. Apply at St. Ann Re- understanding of the faith. Ap- house with a private chapel and the Gospels after the proclamation with the opening litany: John 1:10-14 - Jesus is the necessary educational expertise of volunteers who will adminis- tirement Center, 7501 W. Britton Rd. plicants should have a minimum tabernacle where the real presence of the Gospel in a special Mass Leader: Our Lord Jesus Christ, Word of God and the light of the in reading, mathematics, writ- five years teaching experience, of Christ in the Eucharist remains with the bishop. you are the Word of the Father. world. ter pregnancy tests, mentor clients Maintenance employee ing and related areas; diagnoses preferably at a Catholic school, for the adoration of all who visit. Although we cannot have our Response: Come, Lord Jesus, After the reading, the leader and help with clerical work. Con- Full-time maintenance employee learning skill deficits and delivers and a master’s degree in education But, that’s not the only way to private apel with the Eucharist come. places the Bible in the place pre- tact Barbara at (405) 606-8428. for St. Ann. Full paid medical ben- prescribed instructional delivery field. At least 18 semester hours of have a special meeting with God. in our homes, we can have our Leader: You became one with us pared for it. All bow deeply before efits, dental insurance, competitive methods as determined by the SGU admissions office graduate work should be in admin- “Dei Verbum” in No. 21 says the Bibles reverently placed on a table to tell of the Father’s love. the enthroned Bible. salary and excellent working condi- company; consults with school coordinator istration, supervision and curricu- following... or small altar in our homes. This Response: Come, Lord Jesus, Leader: We have heard your tions. Apply in person with resume personnel to coordinate efforts The office coordinator oversees lum development. For application, “The Church always has ven- beautiful custom, to make it a come. words, Jesus. They give us joy and at St. Ann Retirement Center, 7501 in providing services to students; the daily organizational tasks contact (405) 721-4202. erated the divine Scriptures just little altar for the Bible is called Leader: You are the light that bring light and truth into our lives. W. Britton Rd. communicates and conferences of the admissions office and su- as she venerates the body of the Enthroning the Bible. The bishops shines in the darkness. Your presence gives us peace in Teachers - Kingfisher with parents providing information pervises student workers in the PreK teacher - Edmond Lord, since, especially in the invite us in a special way to do Response: Come, Lord Jesus, our troubled and divided world. Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic on student progress. Apply online admissions office. Apply online at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catho- sacred liturgy, she unceasingly re- this during Bible Week to celebrate come. Let your Word create in our hearts School in Kingfisher is accepting at www.catapultlearning.com and www.stgregorys.edu/about-us/em- lic School in Edmond is accepting ceives and offers to the faithful the the gift of the Word of God. Leader: You save us from fear a deep desire for you. Be with us applications for full-time teach- click on Careers. Apply to No. ployment. applications for a full-time PreK bread of life from the table both of Here are some of their recom- and break the bonds of sin and in our hearts and homes, in our ers for the 2016-2017 school 2016-4090. teacher for the newly-expanded God’s word and of Christ’s body. mendations: death. community and country. Give Admissions counselor – Shawnee year. Bachelor’s degree in edu- PreK program. Bachelor’s degree She has always maintained them, First, choose a place where the Response: Come, Lord Jesus, us your Holy Spirit to help us to Managing editor – Sooner The position handles recruiting cation with state teaching certi- and state teaching certification in and continues to do so, together Bible can be honored. Place the come. understand your Word. We en- Catholic newspaper and admissions responsibilities fication required. Send resume, early childhood education re- with sacred tradition, as the Bible where it may regularly be Leader: You come to guide our throne now this Holy Bible in our The Archdiocese of Oklahoma to successfully meet the needs of cover letter and copy of teaching quired. Send resume, cover letter supreme rule of faith, since, as in- seen, but the place should be away steps and lead us to God. midst. Make your Word the center City is seeking a managing edi- potential students to St. Gregory’s certificate to Monti Allen, princi- and copy of teaching certificate spired by God and committed once from the noise and confusion of Response: Come, Lord Jesus, of our lives. May your Word inspire tor for its newspaper, the Sooner University. Apply online at www. pal, at principal@stspeterandpaul. to Laura Gallagher, principal, at and for all to writing, they impart the site where the family has their come. all that we think and say and do. Catholic. The full-time position stgregorys.edu/about-us/employ- org or to Monti Allen, Sts. Peter [email protected] or the word of God Himself without moments of recreation. Place the Leader: You are the Word of May your Word bind us together is responsible for management of ment. and Paul Catholic School, 309 S. to Laura Gallagher, principal, St. change, and make the voice of the Bible, opened to a favorite passage eternal life. in unity with each other and with freelance writers, bulletin com- Admissions counselor – Dallas Main, Kingfisher 73750. Download Elizabeth Ann Seton, 925 S. Bou- Holy Spirit resound in the words or the readings of the day, on a Response: Come, Lord Jesus, you, today and forever. munication, e-newsletters, issue The position handles recruiting teacher application packet at www. levard, Edmond 73034. Download of the prophets and Apostles. table or shelf. come. Response: Amen. design and layout, and invoicing. and admissions responsibilities archokc.org/multimedia/files/ teacher application packet at www. “Therefore, like the Christian Decorate the area around the Leader: You fill us with the Holy All join in saying the Lord’s Bachelor’s degree required; expe- needed to successfully meet the doc_download/294-teacher-appli- archokc.org/multimedia/files/ religion itself, all the preaching of Bible with a cloth, flowers or a Spirit. Prayer. All repeat after the leader: rience with InDesign, Adobe Suite needs of potential students from cation-packet. doc_download/294-teacher-appli- the Church must be nourished We promise to respect the Word and layout preferred. Bilingual Texas to St. Gregory’s Univer- cation-packet. No phone calls. Director of religious education and regulated by Sacred Scrip- of God in our midst. a plus. Send resume to Nancy Office will be set as remote sity. St. Peter the Apostle is seeking ture. For in the sacred books, the We shall read and reflect on it as Largent at [email protected]. site/home-based. Bachelor’s degree Children’s ministry helpers a religious education director. The Father who is in heaven meets a family of God. May we draw from Applications available at the Cath- required. Fluency in Spanish pre- needed position is full time with benefits, His children with great love and it inspiration for our decisions; olic Pastoral Center, 7501 North- ferred. Apply online at www.stgre- The charismatic prayer meeting, including insurance in the archdi- speaks with them; and the force strength for our work; and com- west Expressway, OKC. gorys.edu/about-us/employment. which meets every Thursday from ocese. Contact Fr. Mike Wheelahan and power in the word of God is so fort in suffering. Jesus, help us 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at the Catholic BMCHS cafeteria staff Principal – Cristo Rey OKC at (580) 338-7212. great that it stands as the sup- to be faithful to our promise, you Pastoral Center, is developing a Bishop McGuinness Catholic Cristo Rey Oklahoma City is a port and energy of the Church, who live forever and ever. Amen. children’s ministry. We are looking High School is seeking a part-time Catholic High School that educates To see more job openings, go the strength of faith for her sons, The celebration concludes with a for adults who enjoy helping chil- worker for the cafeteria. Contact young people of limited economic online to www.soonercatholic.org. the food of the soul, the pure and sign of peace. 12 October 30, 2016 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic October 30, 2016 13 Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 ¡Entronicemos nuestras Biblias para celebrar! Semana Nacional de la Biblia 2016 Por Pedro A. Moreno, O.P. Votar es un acto moral Director, Oficina de Ministerio Hispano Los debates presidenciales han quedado virtud en estos días, pública o privada. Esto es tonces tenemos La Conferencia Nacional de proclamación del evangelio en Si es posible, el ritual puede em- atrás y el día de las elecciones se acerca. Una gran parte de nuestro problema. Vemos una que mirar dentro Obispos de los Estados Unidos Misas especiales con el obispo. pezar afuera de la puerta principal de las reacciones más comunes a los desarrol- preocupante falta de virtud pública en nuestro de nuestros pro- por sus siglas en inglés, ha selec- Aunque no podemos tener nues- de la casa o afuera de la entrada los sorprendentes de este ciclo electoral es una discurso nacional y en la trayectoria y enfoque pios corazones. cionado la semana del 13 al 19 tro sagrario privado con la Eucar- principal de la habitación. Un pregunta inquietante: ¿cómo hemos llegado de muchas de las políticas y leyes de nuestro Durante el de noviembre como la Semana istía en nuestros hogares si pode- miembro de la familia sostiene la aquí? ¿Son estos realmente los mejores can- gobierno. período Macabeo Nacional de la Biblia, y también el mos tener nuestras biblias puestas Biblia, ligeramente levantada. El didatos que nuestra nación de donde escoger ¿De qué otra manera podríamos explicar de la historia Quincuagésimo Primer Aniversario reverentemente en una mesa o al- padre, la madre u otro líder empi- para la elección del próximo Presidente de los nuestra vasta y generalizada tolerancia de judía hubo apos- del Constitución Dogmática Sobre tarcito en nuestros hogares. Esta eza la celebración con la letanía de La Revelación Divina, Dei Verbum, hermosa costumbre, de hacerle un apertura: Estados Unidos? graves desafíos a las instituciones fundamen- tasía generalizada Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley del Concilio Vaticano II. altarcito a la biblia se llama En- Líder: Jesucristo Nuestro Señor, Nuestros principales candidatos tienen tales como el matrimonio y la familia, por no cuando los judíos, La Biblia es un sacramento, tronizar la Biblia. Los obispos nos tú eres la Palabra del Padre. grandes defectos. Uno de ellos ha presumido hablar de la santidad de la vida humana desde enamorado de las formas de sus ocupantes signo externo de la Presencia de invitan de manera especial a que Respuesta: Ven, Señor Jesús, ven. de su habilidad de manosear a las mujeres la concepción hasta su fin natural? De ser extranjeros, trataron de ocultar la marca de su Dios, que nos permite tener mo- hagamos esto durante la Semana ven. Líder: Tú nos llenas con el Es- simplemente por ser una celebridad. ¡Nunca esto así, esto nos sugiere un fallo en la virtud circuncisión. Ellos traicionaron su identidad mentos íntimos con el Dios de la de la Biblia para celebrar el don de Líder: Te convertiste en uno con píritu Santo. es aceptable faltarle el respeto, humillar y más profunda como escogidos de Dios por Misericordia que es el autor princi- la Palabra de Dios. He aquí parte nosotros para hablarnos del amor Respuesta: Ven, Señor Jesús, cometer actos de violencia contra las mujeres! sentir vergüenza de la propia señal de su pacto pal de la Biblia. de sus recomendaciones. del Padre. ven. Son pocos los que pueden vi- Primero, escojan un lugar donde Respuesta: Ven, Señor Jesús, La inhabilidad de este candidato de controlar con Dios. Cuando todos entran a la casa vir en una casa con una capilla la Biblia pueda ser honrada. Debe ven. sus impulsos se ha manifestado al ser incapaz Hoy en día estamos viendo una apostasía o habitación, pueden cantar una privada con sagrario donde per- colocarse la Biblia donde se vea Líder: Eres la luz que brilla en la de mantenerse en los temas de los debates y similar cuando tantas personas, creyentes canción apropiada. manece la Presencia Real de Cristo regularmente, pero el lugar debe oscuridad. abstenerse de ofrecer declaraciones groseras y no creyentes, niegan la ley escrita en sus Luego se lee en la Biblia uno de en la Eucaristía para la adoración estar apartado del ruido y con- Respuesta: Ven, Señor Jesús, y extravagantes a reporteros, provocadores e corazones por el Creador. Demasiadas perso- los siguientes pasajes de la Escrit- de todos los que lo visitan. Pero fusión del sitio donde la familia se ven. incluso miembros de su propio partido. Estas nas, cegadas por el pecado, se hacen árbitros ura: esa no es la única manera de tener recrea. Coloquen la Biblia, abierta Líder: Nos salvas del temor y no son cualidades de confianza para la persona únicos, legisladores y jueces de lo que es bueno Mateo 4:17-23 - Jesús llama y un encuentro especial con Dios. en un pasaje favorito o en las rompes las ataduras del pecado y cura con el poder de su Palabra. a quien se le confiarían los códigos nucleares. y malo, verdadero y falso. Nos dice el documento Dei Verbum lecturas del día, en una mesa o de la muerte. Marcos 4:1-20 - La Palabra es La otra candidata importante ha sido una in- Este ciclo electoral tal vez servirá como un en su número 21 lo siguiente… estante. Decoren el área en torno Respuesta: Ven, Señor Jesús, como la semilla. cansable defensora del aborto y el matrimonio recordatorio de que lo que más necesitamos “La Iglesia ha venerado siempre a la Biblia con un paño, flores ven. Lucas 4:14-21 - Jesús proclama entre personas del mismo sexo. Su círculo in- es un renovado compromiso con la búsqueda las Sagradas Escrituras al igual o una vela, lo que tenga sentido Líder: Tú vienes a guiar nues- la Palabra en Nazaret. terno ha participado en el desarrollo de estrate- de la virtud, la búsqueda del bien y nuestra que el mismo Cuerpo del Señor, para ustedes pero tengan mucha tros pasos y nos conduces a Dios. Juan 1:10-14 - Jesús es la no dejando de tomar de la mesa precaución con las velas. Usen Respuesta: Ven, Señor Jesús, gias políticas para desarrollar una campaña adherencia a la verdad inscrita en nuestros Palabra de Dios y la luz del y de distribuir a los fieles el pan el siguiente ritual de la USCCB ven. anti-católica y de socavar la adhesión de los corazones por nuestro Creador, elaborada por mundo. de vida, tanto de la palabra de al congregarse como familia para Líder: Tú eres la Palabra de vida católicos a las enseñanzas de la Iglesia con el la razón e iluminada por la Revelación. Después de la lectura, el Dios como del Cuerpo de Cristo, entronizar la Biblia. eterna. fin de avanzar sus propios beneficios políticos a El carácter importa. Por desgracia, mien- líder coloca la Biblia en el lugar sobre todo en la Sagrada Liturgia. Entronizar la Biblia en la familia Respuesta: Ven, Señor Jesús, corto plazo por medio de su interferencia en la privada o individual entre los ciudadanos de tras nos preparamos para ir a las urnas el 8 preparado para ella. Todos Siempre las ha considerado libertad religiosa. nuestra nación. Fue Platón quien describió una de noviembre no se puede confiar tanto en la se inclinan profundamente y considera, juntamente con Si un candidato tiene dificultades en contro- vez el Estado como una expresión en grande virtud y el carácter de nuestros candidatos ante la Biblia entronizada. la Sagrada Tradición, como Líder: Hemos escuchado lar sus impulsos la otra tiene dificultades en del estado de las almas de sus ciudadanos. La presidenciales, como se debiera poder hacer. la regla suprema de su fe, tus palabras, Jesús. Ellas decir la verdad y en mantener transparencia. salud del Estado, de la sociedad civil, de una Sin embargo, tenemos la obligación de votar y puesto que, inspiradas por nos dan alegría y traen luz ¿Cómo hemos llegado aquí? Y ¿qué significa nación es una proyección en grande de la salud nuestro voto debe ser informado por un cuida- Dios y escritas de una vez y verdad a nuestras vidas. esto para nuestra nación? En 1775 uno de los de las almas y el carácter de sus ciudadanos. doso estudio de las plataformas de las partes y para siempre, comunican in- Tu presencia nos da paz en fundadores de nuestra nación, John Adams, Si nuestras leyes y políticas se hacen de la las posiciones expuestas por los candidatos. mutablemente la palabra del nuestro mundo atribulado mismo Dios, y hacen resonar dijo lo siguiente, “Virtud pública no puede vista larga de los pobres, es porque muchos de El voto es un acto moral. Debe ser guiado y dividido. Que tu Palabra la voz del Espíritu Santo en existir en una nación sin Virtud privada, y la nosotros hacemos lo mismo. Todo esto quiere por la oración y una evaluación no sólo de la cree en nuestros corazones las palabras de los Profetas y Virtud pública es el Único Cimiento de una decir que si nos encontramos preguntándonos política, sino también las implicaciones mo- un profundo deseo de ti. Que de los Apóstoles. República.” No hablamos mucho acerca de la cómo nuestra nación ha llegado a esto, en- rales de nuestras decisiones. estés con nosotros en nues- “Es necesario, por con- tros corazones y hogares, en siguiente, que toda la predi- nuestra comunidad y país. cación eclesiástica, como la Danos tu Espíritu Santo misma religión cristiana, se para ayudarnos a compren- El papa adelanta causas de santidad de nutra de la Sagrada Escrit- der tu Palabra. Entronizamos ura, y se rija por ella. Porque ahora esta Santa Biblia entre dos sacerdotes, dos mujeres en los sagrados libros el nosotros. Haz de tu Palabra Padre que está en los cielos Por Cindy Wooden el centro de nuestras vidas. se dirige con amor a sus Catholic News Service Que tu Palabra inspire todo hijos y habla con ellos; y es lo que pensamos, decimos CIUDAD DEL VATICANO – El gregación para las Causas de los – El sacerdote español tanta la eficacia que radica y hacemos. Que tu Palabra papa Francisco adelantó las Santos, el papa firmó los decre- Tiburcio Arnaiz Muñoz, en la palabra de Dios, que nos enlace en unidad unos causas de santidad de dos sacer- tos reconociendo que los cuatro nacido en Valladolid es, en verdad, apoyo y vigor con otros y contigo, hoy y dotes, una abadesa y la fundadora vivieron las virtudes cristinas de en 1865, que fue orde- de la Iglesia, y fortaleza de la siempre. de una orden religiosa femenina manera especial. Si el papa tam- nado como sacerdote fe para sus hijos, alimento Respuesta: Amén. del alma, fuente pura y pe- reconociendo que ellos vivieron bién reconoce un milagro atribuido diocesano en 1890. Todos se unen para rezar renne de la vida espiritual. vidas de “virtudes heroicas”. a su intercesión, ellos serían beat- Pero después de la la Oración del Señor.Todos Muy a propósito se aplican Durante una reunión del 10 ificados. Se necesita otro milagro muerte de su madre, él repiten después del líder: a la Sagrada Escritura estas de octubre con el cardenal An- para la canonización. entro en la Compañía Prometemos respetar la palabras: ‘Pues la palabra gelo Amato, prefecto de la Con- Los candidatos a la santidad son: de Jesús. Enviado Palabra de Dios entre no- de Dios es viva y eficaz’, – El padre español a Málaga, él se hizo sotros, Leeremos y reflexion- ‘que puede edificar y dar la Luis Zambrano Blanco, famoso como confesor aremos sobre ella como una herencia a todos los que han llamaba a abrir una escuela para familia de Dios. Que encon- sacerdote de la Diócesis y director espiritual. Él sido santificados’”. tremos en ella inspiración de Badajoz y fundador murió en 1926. evangelizar a mujeres jóvenes. Ella El culto que le rendimos a para nuestras decisiones, del Instituto Secular – Maria Teresa Spinelli, itali- murió en 1850. la Eucaristía, el Cuerpo del fortaleza para nuestro tra- Hogar de Nazaret, in- ana fundadora de las Hermanas – La italiana hermana clarisa Señor, es el mismo culto que bajo, y consuelo en el suf- stituto diocesano para Agustinas Siervas de Jesús y capuchina Costanza Panas, nacida le rendimos a las Sagradas rimiento. Jesús, ayúdanos a Agnese Pacifica en 1896. Maestra Escrituras pues Dios está mujeres que primor- María. Nacida en Roma en 1789, ser fieles a nuestra promesa, presente en ambas. Por eso, dialmente se dedica ella se casó a la edad de 16 años escolar, ella lentamente se con- tú que vives eternamente. así como tenemos Bendición a la atención de los con un hombre que la golpeaba y venció de su vocación y entró en la Amén. enfermos y ancianos. Él la maltrataba. Ellá se mudó a casa vida religiosa en 1918. Dieciocho con el Santísimo, también La celebración concluye con nació en 1909 y murió y cuidó a sus padres ancianos. En años más tarde, ella fue elegida recibimos bendición con el una señal de la paz. evangeliario después de la en 1983. 1820 ella tuvo una visión que la abadesa. Ella murió en 1963. 14 October 30, 2016 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic October 30, 2016 15 Briefs Calendar BMCHS Open House admissions. Mass daily, support/ fundraiser features catered dinner old with its colorful characters and 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. Bishop McGuinness Catholic chase van available and luxury and cocktails, games of chance, thrilling effects. All performances at High School will host its annual motor coach for sightseeing and and silent and live auctions. This the Sarkeys Performing Arts Cen- Open House for all interested and transfer to and from trail start/ year’s gala raffle prize is a new ter on the SGU Shawnee campus. October Reconciliation available before Nicole Hughes, (405) 361-2359 (405) 739-0036, OklaPost168@ or [email protected]. cox​.net. prospective students and parents end locations each day. $300 pp 2016 Hyundai Accent; tickets $50. Advance tickets available at www. 30 Spirit and Sole Dance Ensem- Mass. Mass at 7 p.m. Materials on Sunday, Oct.30, from 1 p.m. to deposit. Contact (405) 293-2003, Raffle tickets may be purchased stgregorys.​edu. ble, St. Gregory’s University about First Friday Devotion 6 Daylight Saving Time ends. 10 Feast of St. Leo the Great. and consecrating family and 3 p.m. Teachers from every depart- [email protected]. online at www.steugenes.ejoinme. presents an evening of varied St. Gregory’s to host Cavalier home to the Sacred Heart of 6 The Secular Franciscan Order 10 St. Philip Neri Family Life ment will be on hand to provide org/2016. Do not need to be pres- styles of dance choreographed Ireland pilgrimage Day for prospective students Jesus available after Mass. of St. Claire Fraternity meets Center dedication ceremony, 9 information and answer ques- ent to win. Gala tickets are $80 by faculty and students, “Once Join Fr. Ray Ackerman and Fr. St. Gregory’s University invites Contact the Office of Family at 1:15 p.m. the first Sunday of a.m., 1107 Felix Place, Mid- tions. Student clubs and organiza- and may be purchased by credit Upon a Stage.” All perfor- John Peter Swaminathan on a prospective students and their Life, (405) 721-8944. the month at St. , west City. Archbishop Coakley tions will be represented and ready card at www.steugenes.ejoinme. mances held at the Sarkeys Norman, in the library. All are presiding. unique pilgrimage to Ireland, July family members to experience Performing Arts Center on the 5 The Lay Missionaries of Char- to assist visitors. Athletic coaches org/2016 or call (405) 820-7529. welcome. To learn how Francis 10-22. Includes Dublin, Baltinglass Cavalier Day on Thursday, Nov. 10, SGU Shawnee campus. Ad- ity, the Secular (Lay) Order of 10 St. Gregory’s Cavalier Day for will be present to highlight the Sponsorship opportunities begin at lived, plan to attend. Contact Abbey, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Our beginning at 10:30 a.m. in Bene- vance tickets available at www. Saint Teresa of Calcutta, at St. prospective students, 10:30 school’s sports programs. Refresh- $250. Contact Nicole Hughes, (405) Alice at (405) 473-7680. Lady of Knock, St. Patrick’s Tomb dictine Hall. Students can visit with stgregorys.​edu. Ann Nursing Home, OKC, on a.m. in Benedictine Hall. Cava- ments served. 361-2359 or nicole.hughespfs@ and Cathedral, Giant’s Cause- current students, tour the historic the first and third Saturdays of 6 Are you a Catholic layperson lier Day is free; lunch provided. gmail.com. 30 Bishop McGuinness open who is drawn to religious life? Contact St. Gregory’s Univer- Archbishop Coakley to lead pil- way, Titanic Museum in Belfast, campus, learn about student ac- house for prospective students each month. Mass at 9:30 a.m.; grimage to Mexico and Cuba in Pilgrimages to archdiocesan tivities and campus life, attend a meetings following. Fr. Tarasi- Attend the monthly meeting of sity admissions at (844) BE EX- Glendalough, Lake Corrib Cruise, and parents, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the Third Order (Lay) Domin- TRA (233-9872), admissions@ 2017 Holy Doors of Mercy college class and meet faculty and 801 N.W. 50. www.bmchs.org. sio Tumuhereze is the spiritual Trinity College, Gallarus Oratory, director. Contact Karen Banks icans. Stanley Rother House stgregorys.edu, or register Join Archbishop Coakley and the During the Jubilee Year of Mercy, staff. Additional Cavalier Days are Kilmalkedar Church, St. John’s 30 Pray the Rosary for Life at the at (405) 396-9086 or Toni Har- (behind St. James) in OKC on online at www.stgregorys.edu/ Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Cathedral, Holy Well of St. Brigid, join a pilgrimage to “Holy Doors scheduled for Feb. 16 and April Norman abortion center, 2453 relson at (405) 341-2199. the first Sunday of each month, cavalierday. on a trip to some of Mexico’s and Cliffs of Moher, O’Brien’s Tower, of Mercy” sites in the archdiocese. 20. Cavalier Day is free; lunch from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call John Wilcox Dr., at 6:30 p.m. every 10 St. Ann’s Ministry for Preg- Cuba’s religious and historical St. Mary (Guthrie) of the Catholic provided. Contact SGU admissions 5 Mount St. Mary Magic at the or Mary McClernon at (405) Rock of Cashel, Clonmacnoise, Sunday. Contact Connie Lang nancy and Infant Loss will meet places important to the Catho- Daughters of America has planned (844) BE EXTRA (233-9872), ad- at (405) 249-1041 or jlang9@ Mount Auction, 6 p.m., at the 330-6334 or (405) 414-9407. Blarney Castle, the Burren, Down- Oklahoma City Farmers Mar- 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. the second lic faith. The nine-day pilgrimage a tour of The Cathedral of Our Lady [email protected] or regis- cox.net. patrick Cathedral, Inch Abbey, Gal- ket. For tickets, go online to 6 Pray the Rosary for Life at the Thursday of each month, at Oct. 6-14, 2017, will visit Mexico way, and more. Mass, breakfast, of Perpetual Help and St. Joseph ter online at www.stgregorys.edu/ 31 Halloween. www.mountstmary.org. Norman abortion clinic, 2453 St. John’s House in City and Havana. Explore historic dinner daily. 4-star hotels, luxury Old Cathedral, OKC, Nov. 12. cavalierday. Wilcox Dr., at 6:30 p.m. every Edmond. The monthly Cath- November 5 The Holy Trinity auction is churches and shrines to gain an air-conditioned motorcoach, round- Contact Gloria Belair at (405) 649- St. Gregory’s Masses Sunday. Contact Connie Lang olic support group consists of appreciation for the artistic expres- 2421, (405) 834-0596 or gloriab@ 1 All Saints’ Day – CPC closed. scheduled for 6 p.m. in the at (405) 249-1041 or jlang9@ parents who have lost a child trip air from OKC. $4,399 pp. $300 The community Mass on Nov. Holy Trinity School gym. Doors sion of faith and the unique tra- pp deposit. Contact Melani Roewe gbel323.com. 3 at St. Gregory’s will be a votive 2 All Souls’ Day. cox.net. due to miscarriage, stillbirth, open at 6 p.m.; bidding be- SIDS, medical conditions, etc. ditions that developed in the 16th at (405) 293-2003 or go online to SGU performing arts Mass for those suffering from gins at 7 p.m. Tickets avail- 8 Election Day. and 17th centuries. Learn how the 3 As part of the Jubilee Year of Everyone is welcome, no matter http://bit.ly/RevAckermanIreland “James and the Giant Peach,” illness, and in particular will be Mercy, Father Bill Pruett will able before the event and at apparition of Our Lady of Guadal- 8 Catholic War Veterans (of any how long ago the loss occurred. to download brochure. Secure adapted for the stage by David offered for SGU’s president emeri- present an informational ses- the door. Contact Nikki Buck war/conflict) will meet the sec- upe shaped the religious practices Contact Marilyn Seiler (405) online registration at http://bit. Wood and based on the book by tus Greg Main. St. Gregory’s Abbey sion on the annulment process at (405) 639-9767 or HTSauc- ond Tuesday of each month in 340-0691, Ext. 197, parish- of Mexico and drew on both Span- ly/29KPZTT. Roald Dahl, will premier Nov. annual Mass to Commemorate the and the changes involved at [email protected]. the community room of St. Ann [email protected]. ish religious heritage and local 7 p.m. at the Catholic Pasto- All Souls Masses, Vespers 17-20 at St. Gregory’s University Deceased Monks of our Community 5 St. Eugene parish gala and Retirement Center at 7 p.m. indigenous piety. Then, travel to ral Center, Room C-2. All are Contact Fr. M. Price Oswalt at 10 Charismatic Catholic prayer Mass at Resurrection Cemetery in Shawnee. In celebration of the and visit to the cemetery will be at auction, “A Night in Old Ha- meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic Havana where the greatest concen- Roald Dahl centenary, this produc- 8 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5. welcome. Contact cbrown@ vana,” at 6 p.m. at the Em- (405) 235-4565. tration of colonial architecture and Chapel on Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. to re- archokc.org. Pastoral Center. Contact Toni tion will delight both young and bassy Suites, 741 N. Phillips 9 Catholic War Veterans USA Calvey at (405) 630-0539, toni- historic urban plazas frame a vi- member loved ones who have died. 4 Feast of St. Charles Borromeo. Ave. Gala tickets are $80 Oklahoma Memorial Post 168 [email protected] or visit brant musical, artistic and culinary On Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. the choir of St. and may be purchased by Thomas More University Parish will 4 First Friday Sacred Heart Mass will hold their monthly meeting www.spiritOKC.org. scene. Contact the Catholic Foun- credit card at www.steugenes. at 7 p.m. every second Wednes- sing Vespers for the Dead at The at the CPC. Exposition of the dation at (405) 721-4115 or visit ejoinme.org/2016 or call (405) day in the Sunnylane Family 11 Feast of St. Martin of Tours. Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Blessed Sacrament at 5:30 820-7529. Sponsorship oppor- the tour website at www.travelil- p.m. with the Sacrament of Reception Center, 3900 S.E. 11 Veterans Day. lume.com/trc/rua. Space is limited. Help, 3214 N. Lake Ave. tunities begin at $250. Contact 29, Del City. Contact Ken at Deadline to register is Nov. 10. BMCHS to offer placement test 40 Days for Life - OKC Bishop McGuinness Catholic From Sept. 28 through Nov. 6 High School will administer the join other Christians for 40 Days STS high school placement test on Are You Listening? for Life – 40 days of prayer and Saturday, Nov. 5, for any eighth By Sally Crowe Nash in prayer, just like Aaron and Hur fasting for an end to abortion. grader interested in attending the upholding . Stand and peacefully pray during school as a freshman for the 2017- “Moses’ hands, however, grew On Oklahoma Catholic radio, I tired ... so ... Aaron and Hur sup- a 40-day vigil in the public right- 2018 school year. All prospective look forward to listening to “Good ported his hands ... so that his of-way outside South Winds wom- ninth graders must take this test News Sunday” in which Fred Pope hands remained steady till sunset” and Deacon Larry Sousa proclaim en’s center 1240 S.W. 44 (Corner to help with course selection. A sec- (Ex. 17:12). of Blackwelder Avenue and S.E. ond test date will be Saturday, Nov. the upcoming Sunday’s read- This abbreviated verse was part ings. The Responsorial Psalm is 44). Contact Doreen Fredrickson at 12. Students must arrive before 8 of the first reading at Mass on a a.m. Bring two No. 2 pencils. No sung by a parish choir, and then (405) 204-8867, doreenfred101@ recent Sunday. It conjured a vision Deacon Larry shares the fruit of gmail.com, or Deanne Gribble at calculators or cell phones allowed. in my mind that has remained his meditation on the Word. (206) 498-6791, dkg3105@gmail. The test lasts about three and a vivid all week. Hearing the sacred Scripture and com. www.40daysforlife.com/okla- half hours. Students not attend- Can you imagine praying all day pondering the meditation helps with your arms raised to God? No homacity. ing a feeder school and interested me hear God speak to me. And, in taking the placement test must wonder Moses needed that sup- what he has to say is sometimes a 40 Days for Life - Norman port on each side from Aaron and contact Andrew Worthington, di- surprise! Join in prayer Sept. 28 until Nov. Hur. When you think about it, rector of curriculum and testing, If you are a lector, this is won- 6, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. daily though, their very lives depended at [email protected], (405) derful preparation for your read- outside the Norman abortion cen- on Moses’ prayer and the support 842-6638, Ext. 234. ing. Anyone who participates in ter at 2453 Wilcox Drive. Contact from Aaron and Hur or their ene- Sunday Mass will be readied to re- mies the Amaleks would annihilate Connie Lang at (405) 249-1041 or Holy Trinity School auction ceive the Word and break it open. them in the battle. You can hear “Good News Sun- [email protected]. The Holy Trinity annual auction Moses, Aaron and Hur gave is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 5, day” Thursday through Saturday, Fr. Jim Goins to celebrate silver everything they had, mentally and at 6 p.m. in the Holy Trinity School at 3:30 p.m., and again on Friday jubilee with pilgrimage physically in their prayer, and they evenings at 7 p.m. gym. Doors open at 6 p.m.; bidding were at it all day long. It had to be Join Fr. Jim Goins to celebrate Listen to “Good News Sunday” begins at 7 p.m. Tickets avail- hard work. I do not know about his silver jubilee by walking the and all your favorite Catholic able prior to the event and at the you, but I do not always associate Way of St. James through coastal programs on Oklahoma Catho- door. Meal served with drinks and prayer with work. I realized that Portugal and Spain May 28-June 9, lic Broadcasting at 97.3 in OKC; live entertainment. Contact Nikki God was teaching me something 94.9 in Tulsa; 105.7 in Bristow; 2017. Limited to 25 pilgrims. Porto, here. Buck at (405) 639-9767 or HT- 90.3 in Antlers; 102.9 in Broken Ponte de Lima, Valencia, Orbenille, If I am talking to God, my al- [email protected]. Arrow; 100.9 in Edmond; 100.7 in Mos, Arcade, Pontevedra, El Parque mighty Creator, and my life hangs Elk City; 88.3 in Lawton; 88.3 in Natural de Ria Barosa, San Miguel, St. Eugene eighth annual gala in jeopardy (and that of my coun- Prague; 104.9 in Ringwood; and Rua de Francos Padron, Santiago and auction trymen), of course, I want to pray 107.1 in Shawnee. with every ounce of strength I de Compostela. Cost is $4,399 pp Join St. Eugene for “A Night in have. That sounds like work; does Sally Crowe Nash dbl. occ., includes all meals, round- Old Havana,” at 6 p.m., Saturday, it not? The bonus is each other: [email protected] trip air from OKC, luggage trans- Nov. 5, at the Embassy Suites, 741 We have each other to support us (405) 441-3798 fers, superior hotels, guides, all N. Phillips Ave. The annual parish 16 October 30, 2016 Sooner Catholic Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp 2017 registration opens in December

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