Year Capril 14, 2019

YEAR C APRIL 14, 2019

Holy Family Cathedral

Most Rev. David A. Konderla, Bishop of Tulsa Most Rev. Edward J. Slattery, Bishop Emeritus Weekend Mass Schedule: Very Rev. Jovita C. Okonkwo, Rector 5:00 p.m. Saturday Rev. Msgr. Gregory A. Gier, Rector Emeritus 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 Noon, Deacon Jon Conro and 5:00 p.m. Sunday Deacon Tom Gorman Deacon Jerry Mattox Weekday Mass Schedule: Deacon Greg Stice 12:05 p.m. Monday Deacon B.D. Tidmore 7:00 a.m. & 12:05 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday Deacon Kevin Tulipana 7:00 a.m., 12:05 & 5:05 p.m. Friday Janet Gardner, Parish Secretary 8:00 a.m. Saturday Tuesday-Saturday daily Masses are Leslie Southerland, School Principal usually in the Chapel of Peace. Monica Conro, Director of Family Evangelization Kathleen Gathright, Director of Communications Confessions: Sheri Young, Wedding Coordinator Ten minutes before all Masses, and Ernest R. Neal, MM, Director of Music & Choir Master 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. Saturday Isaac Davis, Accountant Friday Evening Holy Hour: Holy Family Cathedral Parish 5:05 p.m. Mass, followed by Adoration 122 West 8th St Tulsa, OK 74119 and Benediction until 6:30 p.m. 918-582-6247 [email protected] holyfamilycathedralparish.com

Holy Family Cathedral School 820 South Boulder Avenue Tulsa, OK 74119 918-582-0422 HolyFamilyCathedralSchool.com

Catholic Diocese of Tulsa PO Box 690240 Tulsa, OK 74169-0240 918-294-1904 www.DioceseOfTulsa.org

Bulletin: Call the Parish Office or send submissions to [email protected] by noon on Fridays for consideration to be published in the next publication. SUNDAY— APRIL 14, 2019 PAGE 2 PALM SUNDAY Sunday Collection The Rector’s Message April 7th, 2019 A joyful episode suddenly turns into mournful shouts; a carol concludes as a dirge? An only child of octogenarians puts together a party to celebrate his parents’ 60th anniversary of marriage during which a masked gunman, later Collection: $10,635.78 found to be a neighbor of the octogenarians, enters and pumps nine bullets into Solidarity with Foreign Churches: the only child and dashes off, turning the party into a funeral. The incidents $87.00 above somewhat portray the liturgical expression of Palm Sunday. This is how the Church introduces the week that is famously called “Holy Week.” It didn’t Online: $955.60 take time for the shouts of Hosanna to turn to murderous shouts and demand: Candles: $340.14 “Crucify, Crucify Him.” But unlike the wedding anniversary, the assassination of Total: $12,018.52 the progenitor of our ‘blended week’ becomes a “Felix Culpa” (happy fall) bringing unparalleled joy to all believers. Each of the four evangelists gave an account of the events leading up to the passion, crucifixion, death and resurrection of Christ. All the accounts There will be a second collection today to seem the same, with interrelated sequence and endpoint. Careful attention is support our parish Outreach Program. however required to delineate the uniqueness of each Gospel account and the contribution to our faith. You would expect that Luke’s account, which is read in Intentions of the Holy Father for April: Year C, will contain the unique features we know about Luke. For example, we Doctors and their Collaborators in War would expect to see how a physician’s account (Luke was a physician) differs Zones: For doctors and their humanitarian from that of the mystic, John. A case in point is the healing of the ear of a serv- collaborators in war zones who risk their ant that had been cut off by one of the followers of Jesus and the mention of lives to save the lives of others. the sweating of blood. Some other iterations we find in Luke, like appeal to the outsider (Luke wrote his Gospel for the outsider), the outcast, the weak, the Sponsor of the Week: poor, and the unpopular have purposive references in Luke. Watch out for special emphasis in Luke’s narrative on characters that display these personae. The first significant peculiarity found in Luke’s narrative is that of “a man carrying a jar of water” (Luke 22:10). This would be quite an unusual and

mysterious sight that cannot be missed; traditionally, only women carried water. In relation to the passion, this symbolizes “unusual times.” Luke also gives a unique description of Jesus’ Agony in the Garden with reference to the medical condition called hematidrosis or “sweating of blood,” which results from the rup- ture of the capillary blood vessels that feed the sweat glands, causing them to exude blood. Extreme physical or emotional stress would lead to hematidrosis. We find also that only Luke mentions the shuffling and co-trial between Pilate and Herod and the reconciliation effected by it. Luke meant to bring to the attention of his early Christian audience that the death of Christ was meant to recon- cile conflicts and bring together not just the nation of Israel but peoples of other nations and the entire humanity. Hence, the Roman Pilate who ruled the south and Herod who was Jewish and ruled the north of Israel joined hands in friendship. Please pray for our parishioners, friends, Not even the weight of the cross would stop Him from lifting up the and family who are ill, especially: downtrodden—seen in His discourse with the women of Jerusalem—where He JoAnn Coules, Mary Thiel, Nancy Ottou Onana, Howard Bell, Robert Brun, Laura McClain, Mark gives hope and consolation even to the barren. Luke accentuates this discourse Stevenson, George Carver, Fred Sloan, Doris in part to warn about the destruction of Jerusalem that was imminent and to McIntosh, Sandra Henderson, Gina Walker, Ella Gibbs, Adryel Gibbs, Bo Benfer, Frank Sheridan, extoll the virtues of humility and poverty in spirit as well as the blessings prom- Jeff Robb, Eric Robb, Doris Panchot, Philip Hard- ised to mourners: “Blessed are you who are now weeping, for you will man, Jim Miller, Joseph Tinervia, Rosa Sifuentes, laugh” (Luke 6:20b). The weak and forgotten are close to the heart of God. Josephina Nguyen, Tram DoNguyen, Kathy Keat- ing, Deacon Jon Conro, Jean Caldwell We cannot fail to see Luke’s appeal to the ministering mercy of Jesus, which neither His suffering nor the jeering of crowd would diminish. Hence, while He hung upon the cross, He ministered mercy to a thief who repented. Like the To add or remove a name on this list, woman caught in adultery whom He saved from stoning, He would be drawn contact us at: 918-582-6247 or into the same circle with two thieves, so that, in the public eye, it would appear [email protected] as if there were three robbers silhouetted on the hill of Calvary. The thief on the Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone among you in good spirits? He should sing left was not good at his business—for while his partner on the right of Jesus ‘stole’ praise. Is anyone among you sick? [and] the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will even paradise, he was, according to Sheen, ready to surrender redemption from sin raise him up. If he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven. for release from a nail. The thought that even a thief can steal heaven should James 5:13 give us courage not to despair in face of our weaknesses. Fr. Jo Chukwudi Okonkwo HOLY FAMILY CATHEDRAL PAGE 3 TULSA, OKLAHOMA Dear Parishioners and Friends of the Cathedral, Diocesan Women's Bible Study: Spring Retreat

We have passed the celebration goal of In the Footsteps of Jesus $2.5 million and are looking to raise a little less A reflection on pilgrimage to the Holy Land with speaker: Fr. John than $940,000 more. We are thankful to all our O’Neill, pastor of St John of the Lat- donors, especially Fr. Jim Sichko who pledged dur- in Gate Parish in Bartlesville, OK. ing our parish mission. May 1, 2019 If you haven’t made a pledge or a gift to the campaign yet, we Church of the Madalene would love for you to be a part of the effort. You can make a gift or a Harvard & 22nd St, Tulsa, OK pledge payment electronically by going to the Holy Family Cathedral 9:00am - 1:30pm Cost $20, catered lunch included website. Go to www.holyfamilycathedralparish.com and click on Online (Checks payable to Diane Downes) Giving and then select “Elevate Capital Campaign.” Thank you for your consideration. To make your reservation contact Diane Downes at 918-271-3572 Reservations must be made by April Yours in Christ, 26, 2019. Fr. Okonkwo

Good Friday Relics and Devotional Opportunity This Week On Good Friday, April 26, the Cathedral will be open from 9:00 am in Family until 5:00pm for special opportunities to pray and meditate on the Mys- Faith teries of our Redemption prior to the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at Formation 5.30pm. On display will be a full-size digital Image of the Shroud of Turin, considered to be the burial cloth of Jesus, along with an Image of Family the Holy Face, which Our Lord left on the towel used by St. Veronica to Faith For- wipe His face. In addition, a Relic of the True Cross on which Jesus was mation classes will meet May 5 at crucified will be present for the veneration of the faithful. Bishop Slat- 11:45 am in the school following the tery will lead the Stations of the Cross at 3:00 pm. Come participate 10 am Mass. Contact Monica Conro and pray before these relics and images of Jesus’ Passion and Death, for more information. and let the Holy Spirit move your heart to deeper faith and greater de- mconro@ votion. Good Friday is a day of fasting and abstinence for all Catholics. holyfamilycathedralparish.com

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At the Offertory the Cathedral Choir will sing Christus Factus Est by Felice Tithing is now even easier! Anero (1560-1614). A translation of Holy Family Cathedral offers the the Latin Text is as follows: “Christ opportunity for you to donate became obedient for us unto death, even to the death of the cross. directly to the parish or schedule Therefore God exalted Him and gave donations through ConnectNow. Him a Name which is above all names.” Login and start making your offertory gifts to the parish even During Communion the choir will sing Domine Non Sum Dignus in a setting by Tomas Lui da Vittoria (1548-1611). The Latin text translates: “Lord, I easier than ever before. am not worthy that thou shouldest come under by roof; but speak the word only, and my soul shall be healed. Have mercy on me, for I am Go to http:// weak; heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed.” holyfamilycathedralparish.com/ Also during Communion the choir will sing If Ye Love Me by Thomas Tallis parish/online-giving/ (1505-1585). SUNDAY—APRIL 7, 2019 PAGE 4 FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Wednesdays at the Cathedral: April 26th– St. Michael’s Catholic Radio Presents Patrick Coffin

We are so excited to welcome back the St. Michael’s Catholic Radio spring speaker series as they host Patrick Coffin! For nearly eight years he hosted the top-rated Catholic radio show in America, Catholic Answers Live, and the podcast, Catholic Answers Focus. Join us on Friday, April 26th for a community dinner at 6 pm and Patrick Coffin beginning at 7 pm.

Knights of Columbus Breakfast!

Today after 8 and 10 am Masses join the Knights downstairs for breakfast tacos, eggs, potatoes, fruit, sausage, and blueberry pancakes!

They invite everyone to join together in community while enjoy- ing good food!

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Join Father Jovita in “Walking in the footsteps of Jesus” Deacon Mattox’s Bible Study Father Jovita is leading an eleven day pilgrimage to the Holy Land! Deacon Mattox invites everyone The round trip pilgrimage from Tulsa, OK will be October 9-19th, 2019. to join him for Thursday night bi- Cost is $3,200 per person. Spots are filling ble study in the Halpine Room up quickly!! Contact Roseanne Bell for more every Thursday at 6:30 pm. information at 918-809-4274 or Bring your bible and be ready [email protected]. Additional information for a fun, thought-provoking can also be found on Holy Family’s website. evening. Canceled through April. HOLY FAMILY CATHEDRAL PAGE 5 TULSA, OKLAHOMA Mass Intentions Next Sunday at Holy Family Cathedral: Contact the Parish Office to Schedule Easter Sunday

Monday, April 15 Scripture Readings: April 21st 12:05 † Mike Williams/ Maureen Petty ACTS 10:34, 37-43 Tuesday, April 16 PS 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 7:00 No Intention COL 3:1-4 12:05 † Michael Williams/ Roseanne Bell JN 30:1-9

5:30 Priests & Deacons of the Diocese Next weekend there will not be a second collection. Wednesday, April 17 7:00 † Steven David Spanier/ Jeff & Susie Spanier 9:00 Students of HFCS 12:05 No Intention Thursday, April 18, Holy Thursday 5:30 Holy Family Parishioners Friday, April 19, Good Friday 5:30 Celebration of the Lord’s Passion (No Mass) Saturday, April 20, Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil) 8:30 Holy Family Parishioners Sunday, April 21, Easter Sunday 8:00 † Paul Bermingham/ Maras Family & Friends 10:00 Holy Family Parishioners “We seek true worshippers willing to spend one hour a week 12:00 In Thanksgiving/ ML in the Living Presence of Jesus at the St. John’s Adoration chapel. Will you be the one to respond to his love?” Call Ellen 5:00 No Intention at 918-829-6561 or Tony at 918-742-3593 to schedule

LITURGICAL MINISTERS

Extraordinary Minister of April 21st Reader Server Holy Communion Sacristan Saturday Jeri Potter Tim Healey Jeri Potter Jeri Potter 8:30 PM Amy Baker William Conro Paul Sandstrom Jonny Conro Bob Healey Athanasius Brown Linus Brown Elias Brown Sunday Mary Ellen Thurman Mary Ellen Thurman Tim and Jeannie Bracken 8:00 AM Jim Wilson Helga Gorman

Sunday Kathleen Gathright Joshua Stice Sr. Mary Bernard Jeri Potter 10:00 AM Bob Healey Tim Healey Bob Healey Avery Weeks Michael Owens Athanasius Brown Paul Sandstrom Linus Brown Elias Brown Sunday Cathy Skalla Dakota Schrader Cathy Skalla Jeri Potter 12:00 PM Jeri Potter Justin Schrader Leila Safavi Jeri Potter

Sunday Robert Thompson Dhinal De Silva Paul Sandstrom Robert Thompson 5:00 PM Joseph Zdanowski Paul Louderback