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On March 6, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of City will host a Facebook Live event to raise money in place of their annual gala fundraiser. Local news anchor Amanda Taylor will host the unique event. “I’m so glad I get to work with Sanctuary. What a difference they’re making,” Taylor said. The Stations of the Cross at Daylesford Abbey in Pennsylvania. “When they’re able to help a mother and her kids who were sleeping in a car get into a home, you know this is an organization Stations of the Cross date back to that is making a difference for our neighbors.” At any given time, there are the 4th century more than 1,500 people living on the streets in and Norman, and 33 percent of those By Tim Puet cution. In 335, he erected the They continued to Jerusalem are women. Due to the pandemic, Catholic News Agency Church of the Holy Sepulcher at itself, “reaching the (city) gate that number has increased and the site where Jesus’ tomb was about the time when one man is harder to quantify. The recent believed to have been. begins to recognize another, cold weather conditions have he Stations of the Processions of pilgrims to the and thence right on through the made an already untenable situa- Cross in the form church, especially during Holy midst of the city. All, to a man, tion even more perilous. Catholic most American Cath- Week, began soon after its com- both great and small, rich and Charities’ Women’s Development olics know best are of pletion. poor, all are ready there, for Centers are dedicated to helping comparativelyT recent vintage in A woman named Egeria, a pil- on that special day not a soul these women with immediate Church terms, dating back to grim from France, described one withdraws from the vigils until needs such as showers, laundry the year the U.S. Constitution such pilgrimage that took place morning,” Egeria wrote. and groceries as well as more was ratified. However, their his- in the 4th century. The Bishop of Pilgrimages eventually took a long-term solutions like counsel- tory goes back well before that, Jerusalem and about 200 pil- fixed route from the ruins of the ing, permanent housing and case to the days when pilgrims were grims began “at the first cock- Fortress Antonia, where Pilate management as well as assis- first openly able to go to Jerusa- crow” at the site of Jesus’ agony had his judgment hall, to the tance with utility bills and rental lem and walk in the footsteps of on Holy Thursday night. They Church of the Holy Sepulcher. deposits. Jesus on Good Friday. said a prayer, sung a hymn, and That route through Jerusalem’s “Due to the pandemic, many The emperor Constantine heard a Gospel passage, then Old City gained acceptance as in our homeless population are permitted Christians to legally went to the garden of Gethse- the way Jesus went to his death staying at their campsites or the worship in the Roman Empire mane and repeated the proce- few available overnight shelters,” in 313 after 250 years of perse- dure. continued on page 6 said Sheila McPherson, director continued on page 5

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Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more Archdiocese issues updated , news on the Additions Lent and the sacrament of mercy website ministry COVID guidelines made to As we move into the second year of the COVID pan- exits and locations for sanitizing before commu- I am ready for Lent this year. Please don’t misun- bly confess our sinful- By Sooner Catholic Staff demic with vaccinations underway, the guidelines for nion. Its use should be encouraged when entering abuse list derstand me. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is ness seeking divine mer- Mass, receptions and parish gatherings will begin to and leaving the pews for Mass. Contact Miguel weak. Something within always resists Ash Wednes- cy and we experience Additional coverage of transition back to a more normal situation. Below are Mireles for questions about sanitation resources – day’s sober call to repentance and a reorientation of the liberating grace of Church and archdiocesan updated guidelines effective March 1. [email protected]. The following priests have my life. But, after facing the challenges of the pan- reconciliation with God news and events, only on The new and updated guidelines are in bold. Arch- COMMUNION been added to list of priests with demic this year, I admit that business as usual has and his Church. soonercatholic.org. bishop Coakley asks all parishes to follow the guide- 1. Distribution of communion must be returned substantiated allegations of not been a reliable way forward. Change has been Unfortunately, far too lines to ensure the safety of parishioners and guests to the traditional placement during Mass; abuse of a minor while serving thrust upon us. How can we make the most of these many Catholics ap- a To send photos, event while maintaining a welcoming environment. City, 2. Receiving in the hand should be encouraged. in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma challenges? proach the Sacrament Archbishop Paul S. Coakley information or story ideas, state and federal ordinances should be followed. The Precautions should be taken with parishioners City. All three cases came before The Church, rooted in the Gospel, proposes the of Penance only during e-mail [email protected]. diocese will continue to monitor the situation and who receive on the tongue. Clergy and commu- the Archdiocesan Review Board, threefold discipline of prayer, fasting and almsgiving Lent. If it really is so make adjustments as needed. Thank you for your nion ministers MUST sanitize their fingers after which recommended to Arch- to guide us through this holy season. The disciplines beneficial, why would we approach it so infrequently? a For everyone hurt by patience. distributing communion on the tongue. Small bishop Coakley that these three of Lent are directed toward renewal. Lent is the sea- The grace of Lent is an invitation to make perma- the winter storm and for the GUIDING PRINCIPLES dishes of alcohol on nearby stands have worked be added to the priest abuse list son that calls us to repentance and ongoing conver- nent changes in our lives. How about changing our people who work to restore 1. Faith: As parishioners are able to return to well, but how to sanitize will be left to the discre- as having substantiated allega- sion more insistently than any other. Now is the time attitude toward the Sacrament of Penance? Beginning power, provide heat and clear Mass, especially with broadening vaccination ef- tion of the ; tions of sexual abuse of a minor. to prepare ourselves with the whole Church for the this Lent, I invite us all to approach this great sac- roads. We pray to the Lord. forts, strongly encourage them to attend/return; 3. Parishioners are encouraged to sanitize their celebration and experience of new life at . rament of mercy more frequently. Without the grace Lord, hear our prayer. 2. Subsidiarity: In applying these guidelines pas- hands before receiving communion. Fr. Krol On Ash Wednesday, we are exhorted to repent and and healing that comes to us through the Sacrament tors and their staffs are encouraged to adapt them to IN-PERSON FAITH FORMATION AND OTHER Born: 1919 believe in the Gospel. What exactly are we exhorted of Penance, how can we experience the mercy and a Domestic Church Evan- their unique circumstances and local conditions; MINISTRIES Ordained: 1945 (in Poland) to believe? The Gospel proclaims that God loves each deeper conversion the Lord desires for us? gelization Retreat - A retreat 3. Charity: Out of concern for our vulnerable broth- 1. Cloth face coverings must be worn by all partici- Died: 1996 of us and has a plan for our lives. It acknowledges John Vianney, the patron saint of priests, for sacramentally married ers and sisters, CDC guidelines, including mask wear- pants age 6 and older except for: Served in Oklahoma: what experience confirms, that sin has interfered recognized the importance of this sacrament for the couples to begin, or deepen, ing and social distancing ought to be the norm. a. Outdoor programs that involve separation of with God’s plan and made a mess of things. It affirms renewal of his parish. He spent untold hours hearing their spiritual lives together 1948-1953 MASS households or families; that Jesus Christ died and rose victorious for you confessions because he saw this great gift, which was is April 15-18 at the Catholic Queen of All (Sayre) 1. Cloth face coverings must be worn by con- b. The activity (e.g., eating or sports) makes mask and for me. We only will share the joy of his victory if being neglected in his time just as it is in our own, as Pastoral Center, 7501 North- gregants age 6 and older and servers except when wearing impossible. we acknowledge our sinfulness and need for a savior. the key that would free his people from their bondage west Expressway, OKC. Cost: Fr. George Strasser, O.S.F.S receiving communion; 2. Social distancing should be observed; Lent puts us in touch with that deep spiritual need to sin and lead them to great holiness. $350 (scholarships available). Born: June 23, 1906 2. Cloth face coverings must be worn by those dis- 3. COVID-19 waivers must be obtained by all and hunger. By preaching its importance, praying for his parish- Register at archokc.org/ Ordained: Unknown tributing communion; participants of in-person faith formation and other If we truly are seeking a deeper conversion to Christ ioners’ conversion, and making himself available in dc. Contact Alex Schimpf at Died: Feb. 3, 1977 3. Attendance at Mass can be increased to 50% parish ministry. and desire to live as his disciples, it seems strange the confessional, he eventually witnessed the fruits (405) 709-2755, aschimpf@ Served in Oklahoma: or more capacity as long as social distancing be- RECEPTIONS AND SOCIAL GATHERINGS that we usually take on penances and disciplines of a great spiritual renewal in his parish. The renewal archokc.org. 1939-1968 tween households is maintained in the pews; 1. Large parish-wide social gatherings are during Lent simply to discard them at Easter. Un- began with the Sacrament of Penance, which helped Assumption (Duncan) 4. The dispensation for Sunday Mass remains in permitted as space and social distancing allow. fortunately, that is often the way we approach this people experience God’s great mercy and opened their a A Rachel’s Vineyard place; Outdoor spaces are encouraged; penitential season. hearts to the fruitful reception of the Eucharist and Retreat weekend is April Fr. Kenneth Kulinski 5. Hymnals can be returned to the pews; 2. Receptions with dancing are still prohibited; Discipleship is a lifelong journey and year-round an eagerness for the works of charity. 30 - May 2 at the Catholic Born: Feb. 2, 1941 6. Choirs and congregational singing are al- 3. Guests should be encouraged to eat and way of life. The most fruitful Lenten disciplines help “It is beautiful to think that we have a sacrament Pastoral Center, 7501 North- Ordained: Feb. 4, 1972 lowed with provisions for social distancing among drink at tables; us focus on those areas of life in which the Lord is that heals the wounds of our souls,” exclaimed Saint west Expressway, Oklahoma Died: July 3, 2007 choir members; consider limiting the size of the 4. Smaller social gatherings/receptions/meetings calling us to deeper conversion and repentance. In John Vianney. City. This healing retreat Served at: choir; masks should be worn even while singing; may be held with pastor approval where: other words, it is not primarily about what legitimate Why would we not go frequently to receive the ben- is for post-abortive wom- The Cathedral of Our Lady 7. Holy water can be returned to fonts; a. Attendance allows for social distancing of pleasure we are willing to “give up” during Lent, but efits of this great sacrament? Each of us longs for the en and men and is a place 8. Nurseries are allowed; cry rooms are optional individuals or by household given the size of the of Perpetual Help (OKC) about what sin in our life do we need to repent of so profound experience of freedom and peace that comes where other people have been depending on space; room or gathering space; Sacred Heart (OKC) that we can follow Christ more faithfully. What obsta- from a clear conscience and being released from our through similar pain. E-mail 9. Please consider providing printed bulletins; b. Food service/distribution – should provide St. Andrew (Moore) cles need to be removed? What relationships need to bondage to sin. Saint John Vianney describes the ef- [email protected] to register 10. Please encourage parishioners to stay home individual servings or have staff/catering employ- St. (Norman) be repaired, healed or ended? What bad habits need fects of this sacrament in just those terms: “The Good or call (918) 512-1525 for if they are ill or have symptoms of COVID-19 or ee/volunteer serve; please do not distribute self- St. (Del City) to be broken? What virtues (good habits) need to be God at the moment of absolution throws our sins be- more information. other illness; serve buffet style or in common buckets/bowls/ St. Philip Neri (Midwest City) strengthened? Our acts of fasting, almsgiving and hind his shoulders; in other words, he forgets them; 11. Collections are allowed with trays/baskets platters; our prayer open our hearts to God’s grace so that we he destroys them; they will never reappear again.” on long poles or collection stations; please avoid c. Cloth face coverings are worn by all participants More information and the full can follow Christ more closely and make lasting and This Lent take the longer view. Recognize the need passing collection baskets; transfer to one con- age 6 and older; list can be found on the archdi- life-giving changes. for real changes and ongoing conversion. A commit- tainer without touching; d. Social distancing is observed; ocesan website at archokc.org/ Most Catholics still recognize the importance of a ment to the frequent celebration of the Sacrament of 12. It is recommended that hand sanitizer be 5. City, state and federal ordinances and mandates clergyabuse. good confession during Lent. It is how we prepare Penance will transform that hoped-for outcome from provided in each pew where parishioners are to should be followed. ourselves for a fruitful celebration of Easter. We hum- a mere wish into reality. be seated OR at stations near entry points and

@archokc Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar Annual ‘Try Prayer! It Works!’ The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. Archdiocese of Oklahoma City contest accepting entries Feb. 28 – Confirmation, 4 p.m., Christ the King, OKC Rother shrine update March 1 – USCCB Pro-Life Committee meeting (virtual), 1 p.m. Arquidiócesis de EASTON, Mass. (CNS) – can help people follow March 2 – St. Ann Retirement Center Board meeting, 8 a.m., Catholic Pastoral Center Oklahoma City Recent blizzards blanketed the “Try Prayer! It Works!” – an God’s will. March 2 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Chapel, CPC site of the Blessed Stanley Rother annual contest sponsored “From Mary, especially March 2 – Personnel Board meeting, 2 p.m., CPC Shrine in south Oklahoma City, by Family Rosary – is now through the prayer of the March 3 – School Mass, 9:15 a.m., Rosary Catholic School, OKC Grant, almighty God, and covered all but the boulders on Tepeyac Hill, which is modeled accepting entries from rosary, participants can ex- – School Mass, 8:15 a.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Edmond March 4 through the yearly after the original Tepeyac Hill in children in kindergarten plore how Mary’s maternal March 4 – Senior Staff meeting, 10 a.m., CPC observances of holy Lent, Mexico City. Steel framing for the through 12th grade who influence can lead families March 4 – Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine Board meeting, 3 p.m., CPC that we may grow in shrine church will be completed are enrolled in a Catholic closer to Jesus,” said a March 5 – School Mass, St. John Nepomuk, Yukon understanding of the riches soon, with a topping-off ceremony school, religious education Family Rosary announce- March 6 – Green Tie Gathering benefitting Catholic Charities (virtual), 6 p.m. hidden in Jesus Christ anticipated in March, when the last program, parish or other ment about the contest. March 7 – Confirmation for St. , Seiling, 1 p.m., St. , Okeene and by worthy conduct steel beam will be placed. organizations, including The contest guidelines March 8 – USCCB Religious Liberty Committee meeting (virtual), 5:30 p.m. pursue their effects. To watch progress on the shrine, home school. can be found online at visit archokc.org/shrinewebcam. March 9 – USCCB Administrative Committee meeting (virtual), 10 a.m. Through our Lord Jesus All U.S. contest en- https://bit.ly/3sl9isa. The March 10 – USCCB Administrative Committee meeting (virtual), 10 a.m. Christ, your Son, To stay up to date on all things related to the shrine, follow the Bl. tries must be submitted main Family Rosary web- – Resurrection Cemetery Board meeting, 9 a.m., CPC March 11 who lives and reigns with Stanley Rother Shrine Facebook by March 25. This year’s site is familyrosary.com. March 11 – Senior Staff meeting, 10 a.m., CPC you in the unity of the page at facebook.com/rothershrine theme is “Do Whatever He This contest invites families March 11 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC Holy Spirit, or visit the shrine website at Tells You” (John 2:5) and to light a candle and pray March 12 – Order of Malta OKC Investiture Mass, 5:30 p.m. Christ the King, OKC God, for ever and ever. rothershrine.org. is aimed at helping families together, and then share March 14 – Confirmation, 8:30 a.m., Prince of Peace, Altus Amen. explore how Mary’s exam- this year’s theme as a fami- March 14 – Confirmation, 10:30 a.m., St. Helen, Frederick ple and intercessory prayer ly reflection. 4 February 28, 2021 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic February 28, 2021 5

2020 Annual Catholic Appeal Mount St. Mary Catholic High School earns College rebates Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award Peter de Keratry and Lisa McKelvey from the Secre- tariat for Stewardship and Mount Saint Mary Catholic High School in students took the AP CSP exam – more than students are nearly twice as likely to enroll in Development, presented Oklahoma City has earned the College Board double the number of exam takers in the AP CSA, and that for most students, AP CSP checks to for their AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award course’s first year, and a 21 percent increase serves as a stepping-stone to other advanced parish’s rebate for the 2020 for achieving high female representation in AP over the previous year. In 2020, 39,570 women AP STEM coursework. Most Reverend Annual Catholic Appeal. computer science principles. Schools honored took the AP CSP exam, nearly three times the These findings make it all the more imper- Paul S. Coakley Checks were presented to with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity number who tested in 2017. ative that schools nationwide achieve gender Fr. Tim Luschen, pastor Archbishop of Oklahoma City at St. Charles Borromeo Award have expanded girls’ access in AP com- Providing female students with access to parity in AP computer science classrooms. The Publisher in Okla- puter science courses. computer science courses is critical to ensur- 1,119 schools that receive this year’s AP Com- homa City; Fr. Alex Kroll, Out of the 20,000 institutions that offer AP ing gender parity in the industry’s high-paying puter Science Female Diversity Award should associate pastor of St. courses, 1,119 achieved either 50 percent or jobs and to drive innovation, creativity and serve as inspirations and models for all Amer- Diane Clay Cath- higher female representation in one of the two representation. The median annual wage for ican high schools, where overall, female stu- Editor olic Church in Edmond; AP computer science courses or a percentage of computer and information technology occu- dents remain under-represented in computer Fr. William Novak, pastor the female computer science examinees meet- pations was $88,240 in May 2019. However, science classes, comprising just 34 percent of of St. Dana Attocknie ing or exceeding that of the school’s female a code.org analysis of 2017 Bureau of Labor AP computer science principles participants. Catholic Church in Okla- Managing Editor homa City; and Fr. Kelly population during the 2019-2020 school year. Statistics data found women represent just 24 Currently, less than half of the nation’s high Edwards, pastor at St. That’s nearly 37 percent more than the 818 percent of the five million people in computing schools teach foundational computer science. Eugene Catholic Church schools recognized this past year. In 2020, occupations. The Mount offers computer science classes Volume 43, Number 4 in Weatherford and Sacred Mount Saint Mary was one of 831 recognized in According to new College Board research such as computer science principals, video pro- Heart Catholic Church in the category of AP computer science principles. about AP CSP, female students who take AP ductions, robotics and CAD. With the success Hinton. Photos provided. The first year of AP computer science prin- CSP in high school are more than five times as and growth of these programs, school admin- Sooner Catholic Newspaper ciples in 2016-2017 attracted more students likely to major in computer science in college, istrators have seen numerous female alumnae 7501 Northwest Expressway than any other AP course debut, and participa- compared to similar female students who did begin programs in college such as engineering, Oklahoma City, OK 73132 tion is on the rise. In 2020, more than 116,000 not take CSP. The study also found AP CSP video productions and programing. (405) 721-1810 Fax: (405) 721-5210 From the Archives … continued from page 1 Sedona, Key West and Iceland val- F.W. “Pete” and Barbara Brown, visit greentiegatherings.org. [email protected] E-mail: A photo series from George Rigazzi, archdiocesan archivist id for three years with no blackout Mass Architects Inc., K.T. Meade Catholic Charities has been pro- Mailing Address: dates, roundtrip airfare for two Jr. and BancFirst. viding services to build a stronger of Sanctuary Norman. “The re- P.O. Box 32180 and deluxe accommodations. “Just as we modified our Sanc- community for more than 108 cent cold weather has caused an Sponsorships with dinner op- tuary services to meet the needs years. Helping in 46 counties of Oklahoma City, OK 73123 ust a few weeks after the been a missionary. Belong- increased need for assistance and opening of the Cherokee ing to a Belgian Benedictine tions from Hal Smith Restaurants of homeless women and children central and western Oklahoma, the options for these women are are available. Open bidding for the in the pandemic environment, services include counseling ser- Visit us online at Strip in September of monastery, he arrived with very limited.” J auction items will begin March 1 serving the most vulnerable of the vices, emergency rent and utility 1893, the new village of Perry four other priests when the Green Tie Gatherings is a way soonercatholic.org at greentiegatherings.org. vulnerable, we are going to change assistance, family H.O.P.E. case welcomed a Belgian missionary mission they served in Bengal for our donors to step up and help Executive Director Patrick Ra- our Green Tie event as well,” Ra- management, immigration legal priest, Father A.G. Borremans. was closed. these women by making dona- Visit the archdiocesan website glow said he is grateful to the fol- glow said. “Precisely because of services, refugee resettlement ser- Father Borremans was sent by Seeing the necessity for tions, bidding on auction items at archokc.org the pandemic, the women we serve vices and homeless services. Guid- Father Felix De Grasse, the pas- expansion, he undertook the and changing a life. Auction items lowing top-tier sponsors for their tor of Guthrie to whom he had building of a new and larger this year include: Three-night stay commitment to helping women in need your help more than ever. ed by Catholic teaching, Catholic The Sooner Catholic been assigned. Speaking little to brick church. Planning began at Sanctuary Camelback Moun- the Oklahoma City and Norman Green Tie will look and feel differ- Charities of the Archdiocese of (USPS 066-910) is published no English, the first Mass offered in 1920 and it was completed tain Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona; communities: American Fidelity ent – socially distanced, gather- Oklahoma City serves those in in Perry took place in the rear of in October of 1923. Bishop Foundation, The Chris and Connie ings not a gala – but the needs are need, regardless of their faith, biweekly except for once in a two-night stay at Hidden Hills a grocery store owned by Conrad , in his Burnett Foundation, The Catholic greater than ever for these women through transformative, empow- January and July by the Cabins in Broken Bow; a signed Lindeman and thus the Catholic last formal duty before his fi- Keith Urban guitar; a Yur- Foundation of Oklahoma Inc., Jim and their families and your par- ering and dignity-affirming social Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. community in Perry began. nal illness and death in 1924, man bracelet courtesy of BC Clark; and Dori Smith, Mike and Sue ticipation is critical to meeting our service programs that seek to From those humble begin- dedicated the beautiful new beer for a year package courtesy of Krenger, Thomas and Teresa Lu- mission.” eliminate material, emotional and The newspaper is not responsible nings, a vibrant faith brought structure that was and con- Capital Distributing; and exclusive etkemeyer, SSM Health, COOP Ale For more information on how spiritual poverty across central for unsolicited material. about the building of the first tinues to be a source of pride travel packages through AmFund, Works, Nick and Nicole Dell’Osso, to participate, contact Anne and western Oklahoma. Visit church dedicated by Bishop for all of Perry. St. in Perry during 1930 Copyright © 2021 Sooner Catholic including destinations to Ireland, Gant and Shelly Lambertz, Mercy, O’Shields at (817) 313-3063 or ccaokc.org. Meerschaert to Saint Rose of From 1931 through 1940, Lima on Aug. 26, 1894. The Father Urban de Hasque was Subscription rate: $25 per year Southwest Courier reported pastor. Father Urban was for all who are not members of the in the 50th anniversary of the an intellectually gifted priest and to consecrate it. The popu- Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. diocese addition relates the who became the de facto histo- lar and energetic Father Brown Periodical postage paid at following: “It was a day of great rian of the Diocese of Oklahoma ministered to about 650 parish- ioners during his service to the Oklahoma City, OK 73125. rejoicing for the parishioners. City and Tulsa. He had served Catholics and non-Catholics as chancellor under Bishop community. alike were delighted with his ex- Meerschaert but fell from grace In 1977, the church went POSTMASTER: Send address cellency, his charming simplic- with the new bishop, Francis through an extensive renovation changes to the Sooner Catholic, ity, his booming voice and his Clement Kelley. From 1935 until and added bronze doors depict- P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, cordial handclaps, which won his departure, he wrote parish ing the 12 apostles. Two families OK 73123. him many friends in Perry.” histories in the bulletin of Saint were primarily responsible for the In 1900, ’s Acad- Rose of Lima that are invaluable making of and the installation of emy was built and operated by starting points for all historical the doors and it has been said the Sisters of Divine Providence. research of the archdiocese. that some of the copper used It functioned until 1935 when Coming in April 1945, Father came from pennies they had col- the academy and high school Paul Brown was another pastor lected for that express purpose. were closed. The elementary of note as he was involved with From the Southwest Courier school continued until 1968. street preaching initiated by his in 1955: “There is a nostalgic Father Wilibrord Voogden friend Father Stephen Levin, quality of youthful idealism of O.S.B., was named the first who would later become bishop the early days about this parish. pastor in January of 1895 and of San Angelo, . During Many Oklahomans of succeed- remained so for the next Father Brown’s tenure, Bishop ing generations scattered every- 36 years. He came to McGuinness came in May of where retain pleasant memories Oklahoma by way of 1946 to burn the mortgage as of friends and parish events at India where he had the church was now debt free Saint Rose of Lima in Perry.” The Sooner Catholic is supported through the Annual Catholic Appeal and Sooner ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY ARCHIVES Catholic Communications Appeal. 6 February 28, 2021 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic February 28, 2021 7 Stations of the Cross date back to the 4th century The Catholic Difference

continued from page 1 Stations did not start becoming common in The traditional 14 stations are as follows: Je- From Christendom times to apostolic times churches until Innocent XI permitted the sus is condemned to death; Jesus takes up his Franciscans in 1686 to erect such displays in cross; Jesus falls the first time; Jesus meets Thirty years ago, on Jan. 22, 1991, Saint person is criminalized. Those who imagine “it mission- and remains unchanged today. It is known all their churches. He also declared that all his mother; Simon of Cyrene carries the cross; John Paul II’s eighth encyclical, “Redemptoris can’t happen here” should read the executive ary who as the Via Dolorosa, Latin for the “Sorrowful indulgences given for visiting the sacred sites Veronica wipes the face of Jesus; Jesus falls Missio” (The Mission of the Redeemer), was order on “gender identity” signed by President has been George Weigel Way.” in the Holy Land would apply to any Francis- the second time; Jesus meets the daughters of published. In a pontificate so rich in ideas that Biden a few hours after his inauguration.) given the Ethics and Public Stops developed on the way to note specific can or Franciscan lay affiliate visiting a set of Jerusalem; Jesus falls the third time; Jesus is its teaching has only begun to be digested, “Apostolic times” call us to relive the expe- mandate Policy Center events on the road to Calvary. In many cases, stations in a church. stripped of his garments; Jesus is nailed to the “Redemptoris Missio” stands out as a blueprint rience of the early Church, vividly described to “go, the pilgrims could only guess where some inci- Pope Benedict XIII extended that privilege to cross; Jesus is crucified; Jesus is taken down for the Catholic future. The vibrant parts of the in the Acts of the Apostles. There we find the make dents took place because Jerusalem had been all the faithful in 1726. Five years later, Pope from the cross; Jesus’ body is laid in the tomb. world Church are living the vision of mission- friends of the risen Lord Jesus aflame with disciples almost completely destroyed by Roman armies Clement XII allowed all churches to have sta- The third, fourth, sixth, seventh, and ninth ary discipleship to which the encyclical calls a passion for mission. The “Good News” that of all na- in 70 A.D. tions and fixed the number at 14, where it has stations are not specifically described in the us. The dying parts of the world Church have Jesus proclaimed before his death had been tions” (Matthew 28:19). The pilgrims brought back oil from the lamps been ever since. In recent years, many church- Gospels, nor is Saint Alphonsus’ depiction in yet to get the message, or, misunderstanding it, confirmed beyond question by his resurrec- In apostolic times, “mission territory” is not that burned around Jesus’ tomb and relics es have included the Resurrection as a 15th the 13th station of Jesus’ body being laid in have rejected it – which is why they’re dying. tion from the dead and his appearances to his an exotic travel destination; it’s everywhere. from the holy places, and sometimes tried to station. Benedict XIV specifically urged every the arms of his mother. “Redemptoris Missio” posed a forthright and friends in his transformed, glorified humanity. Mission territory is the kitchen table, the recreate in Europe what they had seen in the church in 1742 to enrich its sanctuary with In order to provide a version more specifically formidable challenge to comfortable Catholics: This was not Good News for a select few; this neighborhood and the workplace; the mis- Holy Land. The Moslem conquest of Palestine stations. aligned with biblical accounts, Saint John Paul look around you and recognize that ours are was Good News that demanded to be shared sion extends into our lives as consumers and in the 7th century made such shrines more Two Franciscans of the era did much to II introduced the Scriptural Way of the Cross apostolic times, not Christendom times. Chris- with everyone. citizens. Lay Catholics, John Paul wrote, have significant, since it made travel to the Holy spread the ’ wishes. Saint Leonard of on Good Friday in 1991 and celebrated that tendom, as Fulton Sheen said in 1974, is over. So, a ragtag bunch of nobodies from the mar- a particular obligation to be missionaries to Land dangerous. Port-Maurice erected stations at more than 500 form every year thereafter at the Colosseum in “Christendom” connotes a situation in which gins of what imagined itself to be the civilized culture, business and politics, for lay witness Devotions to the Way of the Cross began in churches in Italy, and Saint Alphonsus Ligouri society’s cultural codes and the manner of world set out to convert that world to faith in in those venues carries special credibility. earnest after 1342, when the Franciscan friars in 1787 wrote the version of the Stations that . Pope Benedict approved it for meditation life they endorse help transmit “the faith once Jesus Christ as Lord. They faced ridicule; some In being a Church of missionary disciples, we were given custody of the holy sites in the most Americans recognize because it was used and public celebration in 2007. delivered to the saints” (Jude 1:3). Places like thought them drunks, “filled with new wine” Holy Land. The Franciscans have been close- in most churches in the through- This version has the following stations: Jesus are to use the method of freedom. As John Paul ly identified with the devotion ever since; for out the 19th and 20th centuries. in the garden of Gethsemane; Jesus is betrayed that existed within living memory; I grew up in (Acts 2:13). Others dismissed them as bab- II wrote in “Redemptoris Missio,” italicizing his years, Church regulations required a set of the It has become standard for Catholic church- by Judas and arrested; Jesus is condemned the last, fleeting moments of one, in the urban blers, as Saint Paul discovered on the Areopa- words for emphasis, “The Church proposes; stations to be blessed by a Franciscan when es in this country to recite the prayers related by the Sanhedrin; Jesus is denied by Peter; Catholic culture of 1950s Baltimore. That form gus of Athens (in Acts 17:18). she imposes nothing.” But, we must propose, possible. to the Stations on the Fridays of Lent. Many Jesus is judged by Pilate; Jesus is scourged of “Christendom” is now long gone. Still others thought them crazy, as when the we must invite, we must bear witness to the The number of stations varied widely, with churches have two services, one in the after- and crowned with thorns; Jesus takes up his Throughout the western world today, the cul- Roman governor Festus exclaimed to Paul, great gift we’ve been given – friendship with the some manuals of devotion listing as many as noon, mainly for schoolchildren, and one in the cross; Simon helps Jesus carry his cross; Je- tural air we breathe neither transmits the faith “your great learning is turning you mad” (Acts Lord Jesus Christ and incorporation into his 37. The term “stations” in describing the Way evening. Some Protestant churches, especially sus meets the daughters of Jerusalem; Jesus is nor is neutral about the faith; the culture air 26:24). But, they persevered. They manifested body, the Church. As the Lord himself said in of the Cross was first used in the narrative of those belonging to the Episcopal or Lutheran crucified; Jesus promises a place in his king- is hostile to the faith. And, when that hostility a nobler, more compassionate way of life. Some Matthew 10:8, because we have freely received, an English pilgrim, William Wey, who visited denominations, have made the devotion part dom to the good thief; Jesus entrusts Mary and captures the commanding heights of politics, died as . And, by 300 A.D. they had freely we must give. the Holy Land twice in the 15th century. of their Lenten activities, particularly on Good John to each other; Jesus dies on the cross; it aggressively seeks to marginalize the faith. converted to Christ a considerable part of the The Catholic Church of the 21st century is Depictions of the events described in the Friday. Jesus is laid in the tomb. (That, for example, is what happens when gov- Roman imperium. being called from maintenance to mission, ernments seek to impose LGBTQ and gender In Christendom times, a “missionary” is which means the transformation of our institu- ideology on society by penalizing those who, for someone who leaves a cultural comfort zone tions into launch pads for evangelization. The reasons of conviction, will not kowtow to the and goes to proclaim the Gospel where it has quality of our discipleship will be measured by Jobs Box harmful notion of humanity’s infinite plasticity not been heard before. In apostolic times, “Re- how well we answer that call to share the gift – the biblical and Christian idea of the human demptoris Missio” teaches, every Catholic is a with which we’ve been blessed. Office manager and executive and creative problem solver who is aid applications and awards also especially among children and assistant – OKC enthusiastic about addressing the are managed by this position. A youth. The successful candidate The Catholic Pastoral Center of challenges of providing access to bachelor’s degree in accounting or will show a deep commitment to the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Catholic education for all. Must be finance, proficiency with Microsoft the life of a missionary , seeks an office manager and exec- practicing Catholic with a mini- Office applications, making pre- and a joyful willingness to take an utive assistant in the Secretariat mum of five years of teaching expe- sentations and experience using active part in parish life. Experi- for Evangelization and . rience. Administrative experience accounting software a must. The ence in evangelization and cat- Responsible for organizing, coordi- and bilingual in Spanish preferred. position requires attention to de- echetical leadership is preferred. nating and managing office ad- Effective July 1; earlier start date tail, strong communication skills, Contact Fr. John Paul Lewis at ministration procedures to ensure possible. Contact the Office of the accuracy and the ability to work (580) 355-2054. effectiveness and efficiency, includ- Superintendent, P.O. Box 32180, well with parents and school staff. ing coordinating events and main- OKC 73123; [email protected] or Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Youth evangelization taining schedules for the executive call (405) 721-4202. Send inquiries and resumes to coordinator - Mustang director and assistant executive di- [email protected]. Holy Spirit Catholic Church in rector, intra-office communications, Associate director of Mustang is seeking a coordinator • Sister BJ’s pantry is collecting new or gently inventory control, staff supervision development and programs Independent living activity of Youth and Young Adult Evange- used mens jeans. and delegation of tasks. Inde- The Santa Fe Family Life Cen- director lization to lead efforts to evangelize • Sister’s goal is to collect 1,000 pairs of jeans. pendently manage a wide range of ter, Oklahoma City, is seeking an St. Ann Retirement Center, Okla- and catechize youth in grades 6-12 • Deadline for collections March 31, 2021 administrative tasks. Send resume associate director of development homa City, is seeking an indepen- and their families as well as the to [email protected]. and programs to assist the exec- dent living activity director to pro- young adults of the parish com- Sr. BJ’s Pantry Jeans utive director in the implemen- vide a plan of activities appropriate munity. Visit holyspiritmustang. Collection Box locations: Principal - OKC tation of the SFFLC’s charitable to the needs of the residents; lead org or contact Dcn. Paul Lewis at Sr. BJ’s Pantry: 819 NW 4th Street Sacred Heart Catholic School programs and fundraising efforts. exercise classes and other creative (405) 376-9435. Saturday Mornings in March: in Oklahoma City is conducting a The position will be instrumental movements; encourage resident from 9 am to 11 am search for a principal for the 2021- in communications, fundraising, participation in activities; and plan, Special education teacher - OKC OR 2022 school year. Sacred Heart programs, member relations and decorate and implement significant Christ the King Catholic School Saint Mark, Norman Saint James, OKC is a vibrant, culturally and eco- record keeping and have a passion holiday events. Experience pre- is looking for an educator to work Saint Francis of Assisi, OKC nomically diverse PreK-4 through for the mission of the SFFLC. Send ferred; great personality and con- with students in the Supplemental Epiphany of the Lord, OKC th 8 grade Catholic school with a resume and cover letter to james. versationalist; public speaking and Opportunities for Academic Readi- Christ the King, Nichols Hills current enrollment of 125 stu- [email protected]. performance, a plus; able to multi- ness (SOAR) program. A bachelor’s Saint Eugene, The Village dents. Sacred Heart is dedicated task and excellent time manage- degree in education is required Saint Monica, Edmond to the development of the whole ment. Willing to obtain commercial along with special education cer- Saint John the Baptist, Edmond Business manager – OKC Saint John Nepomuk, Yukon person and excellence of each Mount St. Mary Catholic High driver’s license within two months tification. Send resume and cover student, supported by a welcoming School is seeking an accountant of hire. Contact Bridget Clark at letter to Amy Feighny, Christ the community with strong parental to fill the school’s business man- (405) 721-0747, Ext. 322. King Catholic School, 1905 Elm- involvement and the work of the ager position. The position reports hurst Ave., OKC 73120; afeighny@ highly dedicated staff. Seeking a directly to the school principal. Director of evangelization and ckschool.com. Download teacher faith-inspired, energetic, proactive Accounting responsibilities in- Christian formation application packet at archokc.org/ and collaborative principal to join clude financial reporting, oversite Blessed Sacrament Catholic careers. in the mission to provide an excep- of the general ledger, budgeting, Church, Lawton, is seeking a full- For More Information, visit: tional faith-based academic educa- accounts receivable, investments, time director of evangelization and www.srbjpantry.org tion for students. Ideal candidate accounts payable, accruals and Christian formation to lead and To see more openings, go on- is highly effective communicator fixed assets. Student financial organize efforts at evangelization, line to archokc.org/jobs-box. 8 February 28, 2021 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic February 28, 2021 9 Blessings Making Sense of Bioethics The “quality of life” error Archbishop Coakley blessed the Stations, Cross, Grotto and Hermitage at the Gospel Of Life Disciples and Dwellings on Feb. 6 in Moore. Visit gospeloflifedisciples.org.Photos provided. During “serious illness conversations,” some of life?’ ‘Look, you know, people suffering like fear or doctors will ply their patients with this ques- you — what kind of quality of life do you really hesitation tion: “What is your minimally acceptable quali- have?’ What do you say to those people?” when it Father Tad ty of life?” His reply was as brilliant as it was simple: comes to Pacholczyk Behind the question can be the implication “I have a marvelous quality of life! Right now, living in a National Catholic that if patients are experiencing a low quality I am totally dependent. I can do nothing for disabled Bioethics Center of life, their medical treatments can be discon- myself. I’m effectively paralyzed. But, I have a or com- tinued because their life has become “no longer family. I have friends. I have my church com- promised worth living.” munity. I have loving support all around me. I state. We This even can become a shorthand to jus- don’t understand how anyone could deny that also may be afraid of “being a burden to oth- tify actions like physician-assisted suicide or I have a very high quality of life, and it gets me ers.” euthanasia. Making quality of life assessments to understand and be compassionate toward When we acknowledge that the gift of life has about ourselves or others can lead us to deval- those without the support that I have. Rather “absolute value,” that doesn’t mean we must do ue the gift of human life by insisting it must than giving them the temptation to kill them- absolutely everything scientifically available to have a certain amount of “quality” before it can selves, we should be trying to figure out how to maintain it, but it does mean that we should be deemed “meaningful” or “worthwhile.” help them to have the quality of life I enjoy.” exercise good stewardship over it, making use The clearest rebuttal of the “quality of life” Peyton’s answer cuts to the heart of the mat- of ordinary means of treatment and receiving error I’ve come across was from a 64-year-old ter: if anyone who is sick or dying is facing a supportive care, even in the face of imminent retired Boeing computer programmer named low quality of life, we should take steps to raise decline. John Peyton (1945-2009). He lived in Kent, and improve it. His story also reminds us how It also means the decision to refuse or stop a Wash., and had an unusually aggressive form the one-sided category of “quality of life” can particular medical treatment should be based of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, com- easily tempt us in the wrong direction when it on the judgment that the treatment itself is monly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The dis- comes to basic moral duties owed to our loved extraordinary, that is to say, it offers minimal ease made him totally dependent on Patricia, ones in compromised states like a coma, ALS, his wife of 40 years. She dressed him, fed him stroke, Alzheimer’s or dementia. benefit or is unduly burdensome. It should not and regularly shifted his body position in the Instead of making quality of life judgments be because we conclude that someone’s life living room recliner where he spent his declin- about people, we should be making “quality of itself lacks value and needs to end. ing months. treatment” judgments for those who are ailing Individuals struggling with grave ailments, As Peyton’s once-strong voice gradually be- and vulnerable, and perhaps “quality of help” even though they may be very compromised gan to fade away, he continued to use it public- judgments against ourselves. and unable to act as their own decision mak- ly to oppose and lobby against Initiative 1000, As such, our focus should be on the benefits ers, remain persons of great moral worth. They the assisted suicide initiative in Washington. and burdens of a proposed medical interven- contribute to the common good simply by be- When he was interviewed by Laura Ingraham tion rather than on trying to impose our own ing, rather than by doing or choosing. of Fox News, he said, “I’m one of those people conclusion that certain individuals no longer Moreover, they continually call each of us to who is somewhat of a target of the initiative have enough value or meaning in their lives to a higher and more beautiful standard of full and I don’t know how we as a society could merit receiving a particular treatment. Their acceptance, loving support and authentic care, really consider making doctors into killers.” humanity is violated if they are treated accord- even and especially in the midst of very chal- Laura countered: “John, I think a lot of ing to their functionality or quality of life, rath- lenging medical circumstances. They raise the people who are for this type of assisted sui- er than according to their personal dignity. bar for us, and we should respond by elevating cide would say, ‘Look, what about the quality Of course, everyone has a certain natural their quality of life. Book Review: “What We Have Done, What We Have Failed to Do: Assessing the Liturgical Reforms of Vatican II”

By Br. Benet Exton, O.S.B. suggesting doing the minimum Monsignor Irwin has noticed want better homilies. The length of The Sooner Catholic and no more. He assesses how that the word “symbol” has lost the homily depends on the liturgi- well the liturgy mainly in the Unit- some of its original meaning in cal occasion. Lon- ed States has been accepted and regard to ger for big events, Monsignor Kevin Irwin is a priest celebrated. the liturgy shorter for minor of the Archdiocese of New York, He also refers to other places in and the events. former dean of the School of The- the world too. He says that sur- Sacra- In Ch. 7, Monsi- Fr. Carson Krittenbrink, pastor, and Fr. Zak Boazman, associate pastor, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ponca City celebrated Mass on Ash Wednesday. ology and Religious Studies at the veys and polls show how Amer- ments. gnor Irwin encour- Photos provided. Catholic University of America. His icans have come to accept the This is ages participants doctorate in sacramental theology reform liturgy of Vatican II, but due to the at the liturgy to do is from the Ateneo of San Anselmo they suggest that there is room for evolution their proper roles improvement. In this book he does in Rome. He has written several or changes in languages. or ministries. The not exhaust all the possible good Words and their meanings Catholic Church books on the liturgy. He wrote this Kindness or bad issues about the reformed are important because litur- has a hierarchy book in 2013 to commemorate the liturgy of Vatican II. gy is “what we pray and is what we of ministries and 50th anniversary of the promul- Matters! Monsignor Irwin like others have believe.” In Ch. 5, Monsignor Irwin should be followed. In Ch. 8, he gation of Vatican II’s Constitution pointed out that the Vatican II discusses the issue of translating points out the arts are part of the on the Sacred Liturgy also known liturgy is not about the people in Latin into English and its various liturgy. That art works like icons, by its Latin name Sacrosanctum the nave being spectators, but are nuances. He provides an overview statues, vestments, furniture, Concilium. to be active participants with those of ICEL, the International Com- music, church buildings – some “What We Have Done, What We who are in the sanctuary doing mission on English in the Liturgy of the various items that have an Have Failed to Do: Assessing the their part. He says that Americans and what is its purpose. effect on the liturgy. In Ch. 9, he Liturgical Reforms of Vatican II” is are doing a pretty good job of this, In Ch. 6, he discusses the dif- examines the various devotions not for the general reader. It is for but the liturgy needs times of si- ference between reading Scripture and spirituality. the clergy, seminarians, those in- lence and pauses instead of being and proclaiming Scripture at the Again, this book is recommended volved with the liturgy and others wordy and rushed. He argues that liturgy. Reading is like praying to the clergy, seminarians, musi- interested in the liturgy. There are the various rites and celebrations with the Word of God (lectio divina) cians, liturgical artists and others 10 chapters with end notes. There like funerals, the Mass, Sacra- or Bible study, but that proclaim- involved in the liturgy. This book is St. Mary Catholic School in Ponca City recently completed are no illustrations. ments and others have been an ing Scripture at the liturgy is to be on a theological and academic level a school service project by having a drive-thru parade for a Monsignor Irwin says the litur- improvement over those of the done with feeling without being too that is not for the general reader. local nursing home and assisted living center. The project gy should be more than what the pre-Vatican II liturgies, but there dramatic. He also discusses what Br. Benet Exton, O.S.B., Saint was part of their annual Raise Craze fundraiser where stu- phrase “say what is in black, and are areas that need improvement a homily should be like and how Gregory’s Abbey, Shawnee, is a dents raise money by completing acts of kindness. Photos do what is in red” would suggest. like the proper place for eulogies at long. He points out that according freelance writer for the Sooner provided. He thinks that the phrase is only funeral rites. to surveys and polls, Americans Catholic. 10 February 28, 2021 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic February 28, 2021 11 Hispanics and life issues Briefs Please contact organizers before ference, “Finding Peace Through One of the most frequent ques- each person, a deep and reveren- efforts to defend life, however, attending. Spiritual Self Care” is March 5. tions I get about Hispanic Cath- tial love for family life, a marvelous Hispanics can improve greatly. Visit fcnaok.org. Luis Soto olics is about the position of sense of community and “fiesta,” a Hispanics, although communitari- First Friday Adoration Assistant Executive Hispanics on pro-life issues. Spe- loving appreciation for God’s gift of an and supportive, do not have the Join the staff of the Catholic Green Tie Gatherings Director of the cifically, they ask me why Hispan- life, and an authentic and consis- broad sense of social and political Pastoral Center on the first Friday On March 6, Catholic Charities Secretariat for ics, if they claim to be pro-life, do tent devotion to Mary. participation that others can have. of every month for adoration and of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma Evangelization and not mostly support pro-life candi- All of this is true. At least in The sense of solidarity and com- the Divine Mercy Chaplet in the City will have Green Tie Gather- Catechesis dates when it comes to elections. some way it’s true. The problem is munity commitment is far more St. Francis de Sales Chapel, 7501 ings “at home” events that repli- In fact, according to statistics, that Hispanics are not a homoge- prevalent in the United States Northwest Expressway, Oklaho- cate the annual gala fundraiser. There are OKCR programs Hispanics are the most pro-life neous group. Although we use the than in any other country. ma City. Adoration is open to the Money raised will support the Are you listening? what we profess in the creed. That to reinforce us and help us ethnic group. Among Hispanic term Hispanic to refer to all the For example, while in the United public. women and children of Sanctuary God is a God of life and that all reach that liberation. Programs Catholics, 52 percent believe that people who come from a Span- States, there are approximately Women’s Development Center in life is his inalienable gift. This is By Sally Crowe Nash such as “Good News, Sunday,” abortion should be illegal. The ish-speaking country, in reality two million civil society organiza- Sign up for FORMED! Oklahoma City and Norman. To Thursdays and Fridays at 3:30 a right that, although obvious, we percentage goes up to 60 percent Hispanic is somewhat more com- tions or one for every 150 inhabi- There are three steps for parish- purchase tickets, contact Anne p.m. break open the Sunday cannot take for granted. If we don’t Look in your own backyard when it comes to Hispanics born plicated. As I often say, I was not tants; in Chile there are 35,000 or ioners to sign-up on FORMED: 1) O’Shields at (817) 313-3063 or Scriptures for our reflection. defend it, we lose it. for a spark of renewal this Lent- outside of the United States. How- Hispanic until I came to the United one for every 428 Chileans; but in Visit signup.formed.org. 2) En- visit greentiegatherings.org. “More 2Life with the Popcaks,” The faith commitment of ev- en season. Local programming ever, 66 percent of Hispanics voted States. Before that, my identity Mexico there are only 8,500 or one ter parish zip or name. 3) Enter airing at 9 a.m. on weekdays, is ery Catholic must necessarily be on Oklahoma Catholic Radio is for candidates openly in support of was simply that of my home coun- for every 12,000. While 85 percent name and e-mail. Parishes should CFO scholarship application delivering. Deacon Larry Sousa an example of a program that linked to the defense of life. Of all abortion in the last elections. try. The term Hispanic has been of all Americans belong to five or discontinue listing their unique The Catholic Foundation of is hosting parishioners from dif- takes listeners’ relationships life. From its conception to its nat- The answer is difficult to articu- created for political and sociologi- more organizations; in Mexico 85 parish codes. The new system does Oklahoma Scholarship application ferent parts of the archdiocese and common, everyday experi- ural death. Defending the rights late. The bishops have vehement- cal purposes. percent belong to no organization not require the subscription code. period closes March 8. All high on “Make Straight the Way” in ences and helps us transform of the born as well as the unborn. ly affirmed that Hispanics are a However, Hispanic is the official at all. And, I am a Mexican writing school seniors within the Archdio- March. them as an offering to God by And, considering the latter a pri- blessing to the Catholic Church name used by the Catholic Church this. Entertaining Angels training cese of Oklahoma City are encour- March 2-3, he interviews submitting to his will. As we ority because they are the most in the United States. In the his- in the United States. And without The social commitment to causes The Catholic Hospitality Train- aged to apply at cfook.org. Monica Knudsen from Saint listen, we grow into the relation- vulnerable of all. toric document called “Hispanic a doubt, Hispanics represent the that we consider noble and essen- ing Institute will offer a training Charles Borromeo Catholic ship God desires with us. Presence, Challenge and Commit- fastest growing ethnic group in tial is not what identifies us. We During 40 Days for Life, let’s seminar 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Lenten Mission Church. Parishioner Caden I promised last month that I ment,” they affirmed that Hispan- the Church and, therefore, it is think that our involvement will not think about what it means to us March 17 at the Catholic Pastoral St. John the Baptist Catholic Bennett of Saint John the Bap- would have some 2021 predic- ics are a blessing to the Catholic essential to involve this important make a difference, nor is it worth and our faith. It cannot be some- Center with streaming to satellite Church, Edmond, invites everyone tist Catholic Church is featured tions to publish. I have discov- Church because we live a faith group in all the evangelization and it. Let someone else do it, we say. thing that we only believe in pri- locations at Holy Family Catholic to a Lenten Mission with Fr. Jim March 9-10 and March 16-17, ered that I am no futurist with that is inseparable from life. And, social activities carried out by the Hispanic Catholics, however, vate and do not put into practice. Church in Lawton and St. Greg- Goins 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. March 8 Juan Valarde of Saint Frances a sage 2021 forecast. The year that is demonstrated through: a Church. have a responsibility to put into We must defend life always and at ory the Great Catholic Church and 9 at 900 S. Littler Ave., Ed- Xavier Catholic Church in Sul- 2020 seemed to lend itself to profound respect for the dignity of When it comes to activities or practice and to bring to society all times. in Enid. The training is for staff mond. Fr. Goins is pastor at St. phur is Deacon Larry’s guest. developing philosophies and and volunteers who make “first University Parish “Make Straight the Way” airs the “how” and “why” of things, contact” with guests. Registration and Student Center in Norman. He at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and 2021, not so much. However, is $25, includes materials, lunch will cover The Passion narrative in Wednesdays with an encore on two ideas are taking shape that and monthly messages. Regis- St. John’s Gospel, which is read Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. are worth mentioning. Book Review: “Middle-earth Beyond Sr. Imelda Rose ter by March 10 at archokc.org/ on Good Friday. This mission will As we seek reconciliation during The first could be really excit- Hammeke, A.S.C. pleevents. Contact Larann Wilson be part scripture study and part Lent, listening to this program ing. I predict that you will see the Middle Ages” at [email protected]. exposition by Fr. Goins on Christ’s can reveal the depth of God’s local programming expand in Sister Imelda Rose Hammeke, A.S.C., suffering and its meaning in every- love for us and how he pursues 2021. The archdiocese now has an Adorer of the Blood of Christ for 71 Lenten initiative one’s life. Take bible, note pad and us, as ordinary Oklahomans its own broadcast studio, so By Stephen Zaborowski able to deftly choose information that is good for years, died Feb. 6, at the Wichita Cen- Parishes across the archdiocese pen or pencil. Masks and social open up to Deacon Larry and the tools are there to aid in this Special for the Sooner Catholic footnotes – sometimes of popular interest, some- ter, in Wichita, Kan. She was age 90. will be participating in a Lent- distancing required. share the extraordinary and endeavor. As people search for times personally revealing, and at others a key Sister Hammeke was born Jan. 15, en initiative to build community sometimes improbable ways God alternatives to the harsh, po- piece of academic work that needs to be spelled 1931, to John and Mary (Schartz) and to prepare for Easter. The Day of Reflection has influenced and changed the larizing content in the secular “Tolkien’s Modern Reading: Middle-earth Be- out more clearly. Hammeke outside of Ellinwood, Kan. initiative by Real Life Catholic “With a Father’s Heart – Reflec- course of their lives. media, they are refreshed, then yond the Middle Ages” by Holly Ordway, is the The hierarchy of footnotes, endnotes and She was one of six children. features Chris Stefanick, host of tions for the Year of St. Joseph” There are many other, addi- energized when they happen first book published by Word on Fire Academic. figures allows the reader to move through the She came to know the Adorers by The Search on Formed, includes a will be presented by Abbot Law- tional Catholic radio selections on Catholic radio. Mix in the The new arm of Word on Fire book leisurely or with a minute attention to attending their girls boarding school live show online each week of Lent rence Stasyszen, O.S.B., 8:30 a.m. that can strengthen your Lent- Holy Spirit and you could see ministries (well-known from detail as they see fit. This layout should be in Wichita. She en- with a different bishop. Archbish- - 3 p.m. March 13 at St. Grego- en observance. Start the day more creative ventures sharing its association with Bishop welcomed by readers of a tered the novitiate in op Coakley will be live on March ry’s Abbey, 1900 W. MacArthur with the celebration of Mass, the Gospel. The fact that the Robert Barron) aims to pub- wide diversity of interest. the summer of 1948, 24. Sign up at reallifecatholic.com! St. in Shawnee. Space limited. broadcast from EWTN at 7 a.m. “Patrick Madrid Show” is broad- lish books that raise the level At first, this book may made her first profes- Facial coverings and social dis- Throughout the day, you can cast for three hours, six days a of discussion within the New appear to have a niche sion the following year 40 Days for Life tancing required. Attendees must pray with other listeners, the week, tells me there is room for Evangelization to provide an market, but Ordway turns and made final vows The 40 Days for Life spring pre-register by e-mailing retreats@ Angelus at Noon and the Divine more quality programming. outlet for scholars. This first her work into a tour de in July 1954. campaign ends March 28. Sign monksok.org or call (405) 878- Mercy Chaplet at 3 p.m. If you My second forecast borders book does not disappoint. force as a gateway to a Sister Hammeke up to pray at one or all three local 5656. Cost is $30 for early regis- want an evening prayer time, the on a news leak. However, it has Tolkien’s “Modern Reading” appeals to a wide world of literature that earned a bachelor’s locations at 40daysforlife.com: Ed- tration or $35 at the door. Lunch Holy Rosary begins at 8:30 p.m. not happened yet, so I feel se- swath of readers – armchair “Tolkienologists,” has fallen away from gen- degree in elementary mond, Oklahoma City and Norman. included. OKCR programs have been cure in calling an expanded ra- Sr. Imelda Rose fans of literature and historians. The immense eral popularity today. By education in 1960, preparing listeners for Lent. diothon a prediction. Increased popularity of “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the clearly presenting the work Hammeke, taking courses in the A.S.C. Marriage in His Image Date Chrism Mass On a number of programs, I radiothon participation from Rings,” featured in the top book charts of the of several dozen authors, summer while she Nights The Chrism Mass is at 3 p.m. have heard the host and guests parish priests, Catholic high 20th century and at the box office allows Or- and their effect on Tolkien’s taught during the Christ the King Catholic Church March 30 at The Cathedral of Our recommend books to heighten school alumni and supporters dway to present her thesis that J.R.R. Tolkien works, Ordway is able to school year. She taught primary or in- presents Marriage in His Image Lady of Perpetual Help in Oklaho- our Lenten practices. As we re- displaying parish pride and was not only interested in the ancient, but kept open the literary world of English-speaking cul- termediate grades at Claver Date Nights on March 20 with Fr. ma City and will be live-streamed call the sufferings of Jesus, we loyalty when they participate up with modernity in literature. ture to a new generation. in Wichita, St. Peter and Paul in Kins- Rick Stansberry and April 17 with for the public at archokc.org/live, can practice self-denial, giving in parish challenges, all tell me For those who absolutely love Tolkien, Ord- Whether the topic is fairy stories, adventures ley, Sacred Heart in Ness City, Saint Dcn. Rick and Toby Booth. The Facebook and YouTube. something up like ice cream there is an appetite to person- way’s book presents a new, more robust view or mythology and history, the reader walks away Patrick in Plains, and Sacred Heart individual sessions are based on or soft drinks for Lent. If we alize Oklahoma Catholic Radio. of the great author. The general premise of her with a new breadth of cultural knowledge from in Colwich, Kan., and Sacred Heart Catholic teaching to guide commit- Jeans Drive 2021 can join our little sacrifices to An extended radiothon would argument is that the supposed common knowl- the later half of the 19th and early 20th centu- School in Alva. ted couples in their marriage jour- Sister BJ’s Pantry is having their Christ, we turn our focus from feature more of this and foster edge that Tolkien was disinterested in anything ries. She later taught at St. Aloysius in ney with Jesus Christ before and annual Jeans Drive for homeless satisfying ourselves to cooper- more connections among listen- modern was an exaggeration that needs to be As a final reflection on this book, I believe that Greenbush, Holy Name in Bushton, the after the wedding. Sessions begin people. New or gently used men’s ating with God in his plan for ers. That strength would help put into its proper light. Throughout the course one of the most important contributions that public school in Andale, St. Joseph in at 6:15 p.m. in the school cafeteria, jeans will be collect until March us and we become willing to OKCR reach more of Oklahoma of this intelligent, but highly readable work, Ordway has made could be to parents who seek Ellinwood, St. Anne in Wichita, all in 8005 Dorset Dr. in Nichols Hills. 31 at several locations including depend upon God. in sharing the Good News. Ordway works through the library of books to introduce a world of thought and imagination Kansas, and St. Helena in Hobbs, N.M. RSVP for free childcare at mihi@ from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Sr. BJ’s that Tolkien definitely read and relates specific to their children. She was an avid gardener, loved to ckokc.org. Visit ckokc.org/mihi. Pantry, 819 N.W. 4, in Oklahoma evidence of their influences on the universe of The chapters of this book that deal specifically travel, paid attention to local and na- City. Sizes 30-38 preferred. Visit Catholic Ireland pilgrimage “middle-earth.” with the children’s literature in which Tolkien tional politics and never missed voting Faith Community Nurses’ srbjpantry.org. Join Fr. James Goins, pastor of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, The academically minded reader will be im- was immersed, both as a child himself and as a in an election, including last Novem- Conference on a pilgrimage to Ireland July 5-15. Cost: $4,599 from Oklahoma pressed that this book is presented with the rig- parent and grandparent, have inspired me on a ber’s presidential election. She was The 14th annual Faith Communi- Find more briefs at archokc.org/ City. Visit unitours.com/questions. Contact Christina Young, AA or of a dissertation and brings a treasure-trove personal level to encourage my children as they buried at the convent cemetery. ty Nurses’ Association Virtual Con- briefs. Travel, (405) 919-0785, [email protected]. of citations, figures and appendices. Ordway is grow older to read, read, read. 12 February 28, 2021 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic February 28, 2021 13

Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 Los hispanos y la vida

Una de las preguntas más fre- un amor profundo reverente por demos mejorar grandemente. Los La Cuaresma y la misericordia sacramental cuentes que recibo acerca de los la familia, un maravilloso sentido hispanos, aunque comunitarios católicos hispanos, es sobre la de comunidad y fiesta, una apre- y solidarios, no tenemos el senti- Luis Soto Subdirector posición de los hispanos en temas ciación amorosa por del don de do amplio de participación social Estoy listo para vivir la Cuaresma este año. una manera de vivir en el día a día. Las disci- sacramento para Ejecutivo del Pro-Vida. De manera concreta, me la vida que viene de Dios y una y política que pueden tener los Por favor, no me malinterpreten. El espíritu plinas más fructíferas de la Cuaresma nos ayu- la renovación Secretariado de preguntan por qué los Hispanos, devoción mariana auténtica y con- anglosajones. El sentido de soli- está dispuesto, pero la carne es débil. Algo den- dan a enfocarnos en esas áreas de nuestra vida de la vida de su Evangelización y sistente. daridad y compromiso comunitario tro de nosotros siempre se resiste al llamado en las que el Señor nos está llamando a una parroquia. Se si dicen ser Pro-Vida, no apoyan Catequesis sobrio hacia el arrepentimiento y la reorient- mayor conversión y arrepentimiento. En otras pasaba muchas mayormente a candidatos Pro-Vida Todo ello es verdad. Al menos de es mucho más prevalente en los ación de nuestras vidas del Miércoles de Ceni- palabras, no se trata solamente de pensar en horas escuchan- cuando se trata de elecciones. alguna manera es verdad. El prob- Estados Unidos que en cualquier za. Pero después de haber enfrentado los retos qué placer podemos “dejar” durante la Cuares- do confesiones De hecho, de acuerdo con es- lema radica en que los hispanos otro país. de la pandemia de este año, tengo que admitir ma, sino reconocer de qué pecado debemos porque veía en tadísticas, los hispanos somos el no somos un grupo homogéneo. Por ejemplo, mientras que dad, lo que profesamos en el cre- Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley que la idea de volver a las cosas de antes no ha arrepentirnos en nuestras vidas para poder este gran don, grupo étnico más Pro-Vida. Entre Si bien usamos el término his- Estados Unidos reúne aproxi- do. Que Dios es un Dios de la vida. sido tan atractiva. Hemos sido forzados a cam- seguir más fielmente a Cristo. ¿Qué obstáculos rechazado en su tiempo tanto o más que lo es los católicos hispanos, el 52% cree pano para referirnos a todas las madamente 2 millones de orga- Y que toda vida es un don suyo in- biar. ¿Cómo podemos sacar el mayor provecho necesitamos remover? ¿Qué relaciones debe- en el nuestro, la clave para liberar a su gente que el aborto debe ser siempre personas que proceden de un país nizaciones civiles (categoría que alienable. Este es un derecho que, de estos retos? mos restaurar, sanar o terminar? ¿Qué malos de las ataduras del pecado y conducirlos a la ilegal. El porcentaje llega hasta el de habla hispana, en realidad no es del todo equivalente a la de aunque obvio, no podemos dar por La Iglesia, enraizada en el Evangelio, propone hábitos debemos descontinuar? ¿Qué virtudes santidad. 60% cuando se trata de hispanos hispano es algo más complicado. organizaciones no lucrativas), o sentado. Si no lo defendemos, lo una disciplina con tres elementos: la oración, (buenos hábitos) debemos fortalecer? Nuestras Predicando sobre su importancia, orando nacidos fuera de los Estados Uni- Como yo muchas veces digo, yo no una por cada 150 habitantes; en perdemos. el ayuno y la limosna, para guiarnos durante acciones de ayuno, limosna y oración abren por la conversión de sus feligreses y pasando dos. Inmigrantes. Sin embargo, era hispano hasta que vine a los Chile hay 35 mil, una por cada El compromiso de fe de todo este tiempo santo. Las disciplinas de la cuares- nuestros corazones a la Gracia de Dios para muchas horas disponible en el confesionario, el 66% de los hispanos votaron a Estados Unidos. Antes de eso, mi 428 chilenos; pero en México, sólo católico debe estar necesariamente ma están dirigidas hacia una renovación. La que podamos seguir a Cristo de manera más era testigo de los muchos frutos de renovación favor de candidatos abiertamente identidad era simplemente la de mi 8,500, una por cada 13 mil habi- vinculado a la defensa de la vida. Cuaresma es un tiempo que nos llama al arre- cercana y hagamos cambios duraderos que espiritual en su parroquia. La renovación en apoyo al aborto en las pasadas país de origen. El término hispano tantes. Mientras que el 85% de los De toda vida. Desde su concepción pentimiento y la conversión continua de mane- renueven nuestras vidas. comenzaba con el Sacramento de la Penitencia, elecciones. ha sido pensado con fines políticos estadounidenses participan en cin- hasta su muerte natural. Defen- ra más insistente que cualquier otro tiempo. La mayoría de los católicos reconoce la im- el cual ayudaba a que sus feligreses experi- La respuesta es difícil de artic- y sociológicos. co o más asociaciones, en un país diendo los derechos de los naci- Este es el tiempo para prepararnos, junto con portancia de una buena confesión durante el mentaran la misericordia de Dios y abrieran ular. Los obispos han afirmado Sin embargo, hispano es el nom- como México, 85% de los ciudada- dos, así como de los no nacidos. Y toda la Iglesia, para celebrar y experimentar tiempo de Cuaresma. Es la manera en que nos sus corazones a la recepción fructífera de la con vehemencia que los hispanos bre oficial usado por la Iglesia en nos no pertenecen a ninguna. Y considerando a estos últimos una una nueva vida en la Pascua. preparamos para una celebración fructífera de Eucaristía y tuvieran deseo de realizar obras de somos una bendición para la los Estados Unidos. Y sin duda los esto lo escribe un mexicano. prioridad debido a que son los más El Miércoles de Ceniza nos exhorta a ar- la Pascua. Confesamos humildemente nuestros caridad. Iglesia Católica de los Estados hispanos representamos el grupo El compromiso social con causas vulnerables de todos. repentirnos y creer en el Evangelio. ¿En qué pecados buscando la misericordia divina y ex- “Es hermoso pensar que tenemos un sacra- Unidos. En el histórico documento étnico de más rápido crecimiento que consideramos nobles y nues- En este mes que recordamos el es exactamente lo que nos exhorta a creer? perimentamos la gracia liberadora de la recon- mento que sana las heridas de nuestras al- llamado Presencia hispana, desafío en la Iglesia y, por ello, es esencial tras, no es lo que nos identifica. aniversario de la legalización del El Evangelio proclama que Dios nos ama a ciliación con Dios y su Iglesia. mas”, decía San Juan Vianey. y compromiso, afirmaron que los involucrar a este importante grupo Pensamos que nuestro involucra- aborto en los Estados Unidos, pen- cada uno y tiene un plan para nuestras vidas. Desafortunadamente, demasiados católicos ¿Por qué no acercarnos a recibir más fre- hispanos somos una bendición en todas las actividades de evange- miento no hará la diferencia, ni semos sobre lo que significa para Reconoce lo que sabemos por experiencia, que se acercan al Sacramento de la Penitencia sol- cuentemente los beneficios de este gran sac- para la Iglesia Católica porque lización y sociales que adelanta la vale pena. Que lo haga alguien nosotros y nuestra fe. No puede el pecado se interpuso en el plan de Dios y lo amente durante la Cuaresma. Si realmente nos ramento? Todos anhelamos la profunda ex- vivimos una fe que es inseparable Iglesia. más decimos. ser algo que solamente creemos en desordenó todo. Afirma que Jesucristo murió y beneficia, ¿por qué no acercarnos a él con más periencia de libertad y paz que trae consigo de la vida. Y que se demuestra a Cuando se trata de actividades Los católicos hispanos, sin em- privado y no llevamos a la prácti- resucitó victorioso por ti y por mí. Solo podem- frecuencia? una conciencia limpia, y el ser liberados de las través de: un profundo respecto o esfuerzos por defender la vida, bargo, tenemos la responsabilidad ca. La vida se defiende siempre y os compartir el gozo de su victoria si reconoc- La gracia de la Cuaresma es una invitación ataduras del pecado. Así describe San Juan por la dignidad de cada persona, sin embargo, los hispanos po- de llevar a la práctica y a la socie- en todo momento. emos nuestro pecado y la necesidad que tene- a hacer cambios permanentes en nuestras vi- Vianey los efectos de este sacramento: “Nues- mos de un salvador. La Cuaresma nos pone en das. ¿Qué tal si pensamos en cambiar nuestra tro Buen Dios, al momento de la absolución, contacto con esa profunda hambre y necesidad actitud acerca del Sacramento de la Peniten- tira nuestros pecados detrás de su espalda; en espiritual. cia? Comenzando esta misma Cuaresma, los otras palabras, los olvida; los destruye; nunca El Viñedo de Raquel (Español) Si realmente buscamos una conversión invito a acercarnos a este gran sacramento de más volverán a aparecer”. Un retiro de fin de semana en español del Viñedo de Raquel se profunda a Cristo y deseamos vivir como dis- misericordia con más frecuencia. Sin la gracia Esta Cuaresma piensa en grande. Reconoce llevará a cabo del 19 al 31 de octubre en el Centro Pastoral Católi- cípulos suyos, parece extraño que tomemos y la sanación que nos brinda el Sacramento de la necesidad de cambios reales y conversión co, 7501 Northwest Expressway en Oklahoma City. Este retiro de penitencias o disciplinas en la Cuaresma para la Penitencia, ¿cómo podemos experimentar continua. Un compromiso con la celebración sanación es para mujeres y hombres que han surfrido un aborto simplemente descontinuarlas en la Pascua. la misericordia y conversión profundas que el frecuente de la celebración del Sacramento de y es un lugar para otras personas que han pasado por un dolor similar. Envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] para regis- Desafortunadamente, esa es la manera en que Señor quiere de nosotros? la Penitencia transformará ese resultado que trarse o llame al (918) 512-1525 para obtener más información. vemos este tiempo penitencial. San Juan Vianey, el santo patrono de los esperas, de ser solamente un sueño a conver- La campaña de primavera 40 Días por la Vida finaliza el 28 El discipulado es un camino de toda la vida y sacerdotes, reconocía la importancia de este tirse en una realidad. de marzo. Inscríbase para orar en una o en las tres ubicaciones locales en 40daysforlife.com: Edmond, Oklahoma City y Norman. Parroquias deberían planificar cómo recibir a feligreses en su retorno

Por Mark Pattison ión “revitalizar la Iglesia católica ¡Anuncio para todos los estudiantes en Estados Unidos mediante el Campaña de Recolección de Jeans desarrollo de recursos de clase de último año de secundaria! • Sister BJ’s pantry está recolectando jeans para WASHINGTON – Incluso con muchos si- mundial que inspiren a la gente hombres, nuevos y usados. gnos esperanzadores recientes sobre las va- a redescubrir el genio del catol- • El objetivo es recolectar 1,000 pares de pantalones cunas y la reducción en el número de casos icismo”. de mezclilla. BECAS UNIVERSITARIAS de COVID-19, no hay una fecha segura en la Durante mucho tiempo había • La fecha límite para la recolección es que se pueda declarar el fin de la pandemia de una “atracción gravitacional el 31 de marzo del 2021 Fecha límite de solicitud: 8 de marzo de 2021 coronavirus. hacia la parroquia -- la vida Lugares donde puede encontrar una caja Sin embargo, eso no debería impedir que las social, la vida educativa, la vida para la recolección de Jeans para parroquias empiecen a planear ahora cómo de adoración -- todo giraba en Sister BJ´s Pantry: recibir a los feligreses de nuevo a misa en el torno a la parroquia”, dijo Beers St. BJ´s Pantry: 819 NW 4th Street Sábados de marzo por la mañana: futuro. a Catholic News Service en una De 9 am a 11am “No puedes estar pensando, ‘¿Qué haremos entrevista telefónica el 18 de O bien, ¡Aplique ahor después de la pandemia?’ Tienes que hacerlo febrero. “Eso ya no es cierto. Saint Mark, Norman ahora”, señaló la hermana dominicana Teresa Peor que eso, debido a la pan- Saint James, OKC Rickard, presidenta y directora ejecutiva de demia, la gente se muestra rea- Saint Francis of Assisi, OKC Epiphany of the Lord, OKC Renew International, que ofrece programas de cia a regresar. Existe el temor St. James Catholic Church, Oklahoma City Christ the King, Nichols Hills renovación parroquial desde 1976. de (regresar) ... Tiene que haber Saint Eugene, The Village Saint Monica, Edmond a! “Yo estaría organizando eventos desde antes algo que los ayude a superar ese grupos pequeños son una forma en las parro- APLICA EN LÍNEA: Saint John the Baptist, Edmond del comienzo del otoño hasta la próxima Nav- obstáculo para regresar, algo que les ayude a quias de experimentar esa comunidad”. CFOOK.ORG idad”, agregó la hermana Rickard. “La gente superar eso a lo que resisten”. Cuando se le preguntó si se necesitaba un Jeans nuevos y usados: tiene que ser creativa, innovadora. No puede “La razón principal por la que la gente regre- incentivo para atraer a aquellos católicos que Tallas: 30 al 38 de preferencia tratarse de solo mantenimiento, tiene que tra- sa a la iglesia es por la comunidad”, expuso todavía tienen miedo de volver a la iglesia por Sister BJ les da las gracias tarse de misión”. Amy Ekeh, directora de Little Rock Scripture la pandemia, Ekeh respondió: “Creo que el in- y que Dios los bendiga! “No se preocupe por lo que no puede hacer, Study, un programa de estudio bíblico para centivo ya tendría que estar allí”, refiriéndose al � concéntrese en lo que puede hacer”, expresó grupos pequeños que sirve a parroquias católi- sentido de comunidad de los feligreses. “Están Para mayor información, visite: Jack Beers, director de contenido de Dynamic cas. “Si como parroquia ya estaban experi- motivados por eso. No sé si puedes crear un www.srbjpantry.org Catholic, una organización que tiene como mis- mentando una comunidad, volverán a eso. Los (nuevo) incentivo si ese no estuviera ya allí”. 14 February 28, 2021 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic February 28, 2021 15 Calendar 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 soonercatholic.org. Fiscal Year 2020 financial audit results of the

February 6 Lay Missionaries of Charity, 9 Feast of St. Frances of Rome. 13 Day of Reflection, “With a Fa- the lay order of the Missionar- ther’s Heart – Reflections for Archdiocese of Oklahoma City 28 Second Sunday of Lent. ies of Charity of St. Teresa of 10 Catholic War Veterans USA the the Year of St. Joseph,” 8:30 Revenues, Support, and Gains June 30 Calcutta, meeting at 10 a.m. Oklahoma Memorial Post No. a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Gregory’s Contributions and collections: 2020 2019 28 Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 at Holy Innocents’ conference 168 will meet at 7 p.m., Sunny- Abbey, 1900 W. MacArthur Annual Catholic Appeal $3,677,945 $3,317,787 p.m., at the chapel at St. room. Any lay person inter- lane Family Reception Center, St., Shawnee. Pre-register at Capital campaign 2,253,740 25,905,166 Thomas More, 100 Stinson ested in living a consecrated 3900 S.E. 29, Del City. Contact [email protected]. Archdiocesan assessments 2,058,236 2,025,603 Fees of budgeted departments and offices 1,701,615 1,980,806 St., Norman. Contact Connie life is welcome to “come and (405) 739-0036, OklaPost168@ Priest medical collections 70,348 46,481 Lang, (405) 249-1041, potato. see.” Contact Toni Harrelson cox.net. Masks and social dis- 13 Benedictine Oblates meet the Property additions of Bishop McGuinness [email protected]. at (405) 694-1292, (405) 341- tancing required. second Saturday each month, Catholic High School - 1,031,559 2199 or tonimah@sbcglobal. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. via Zoom. For Bequests and other 732,888 914,555 Insurance premiums, net 9,344,170 9,403,562 March net. 11 The Catholic Women’s Activi- people who seek to live more Oil, gas, and royalty income 779,877 861,990 ty Club meeting, 11: 30 a.m., completely; what it means to Interest and dividend income: 3 Feast of St. Katharine Drexel. 7 Third Sunday of Lent. Epiphany of the Lord, 7336 be a Christian. Contact Ju- PDLF investment pool 1,431,486 1,504,957 Britton Rd, OKC. Contact, Sha- dith Martin, (405) 635-5665, Investments 1,525,546 1,624,260 Notes receivable 289,933 427,423 4 Feast of St. Casimir. 7 St. Francis of Assisi Secular ron Fernbaugh (405) 721-2183. [email protected]. Net gains on investments 1,146,831 4,312,353 Franciscan Fraternity of Great- Gain on sale of property and equipment - 84,075 4 Charismatic Catholic prayer er OKC meeting, 2 p.m. - 4 Gain on sale of St. Ann Nursing Home - 4,087,274 p.m. via Zoom. Contact (316) Other Income 304,701 183,443 meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic Change in value of beneficial interests in Pastoral Center. Contact 558-0422, [email protected]. charitable trusts held by others - 390,671 Elaine at (405) 358-3610, [email protected]. 7 Meeting of the Third Order Total Revenues, Gains, and Other Support 25,317,316 58,101,965 (Lay) Dominicans, 3 p.m. - 5 5 First Friday Adoration, Noon p.m., St. Monica, Edmond (St. Expenses - 3 p.m., Catholic Pastoral Building) in room No. Budgeted departments and offices: Center, 7501 Northwest Ex- 105, for any Catholic layper- Pastoral Center 2,612,199 2,527,299 son drawn to religious life. Administration 1,502,932 1,614,919 pressway, OKC. Capital campaign 350,538 2,408,126 Call John or Mary McClernon, Transfer of assets to Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine 29,252,605 - (405) 313-6611, (405) 414- 5 First Friday Sacred Heart Evangelization and Catechesis 286,764 215,287 9407. Safe Environment 173,304 183,693 Mass at the Catholic Pasto- Archdiocesan Newspaper (Sooner Catholic) 702,469 586,046 June 30 ral Center. Exposition of the Office of Christian Education 616,290 542,015 Assets 2020 2019 Blessed Sacrament 5:30 p.m.; 7 Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 Youth Ministry 401,461 441,571 Cash $4,708,308 $3,384,206 reconciliation prior to 7 p.m. p.m., at the chapel at St. Office of Family Life 266,880 212,038 Investments 111,467,663 135,891,078 Hispanic Ministry 300,302 361,614 Accounts receivable, net 1,214,984 1,580,401 Mass. Call (405) 721-8944, Thomas More, 100 Stinson St., Norman. Contact Connie Lang, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp 360,915 357,418 Contributions receivable, net 27,184,848 36,118,915 (405) 528-6252. Office of Planning, Stewardship, and Development 1,105,703 1,122,896 Notes receivable, net 19,272,806 14,672,809 (405) 249-1041, potato.lang@ Ministry to Priests, Permanent Deacons, and Prepaid expenses and other assets 121,003 129,098 Green Tie Gatherings “at gmail.com. Clergy Education 461,712 336,700 Property and Equipment 15,796,024 38,495,889 6 Hospital Ministry 295,264 264,108 Beneficial interests in charitable trusts home” event. Visit www.gre- 8 Feast of St. John of God. Tribunal 194,740 161,675 held by others - 557,621 entiegatherings.org. Office of Worship and Spiritual Life 225,512 226,956 Total Assets $179,765,636 $230,830,017 U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops 189,551 203,734 Archives 167,596 199,043 Pierce Ethical Ad_12x8 1-21.qxp_Pierce Ethical ad 1/26/21 12:46 PM Page 1 Priests’ welfare, retirement, and disability 64,404 32,093 Liabilities and Net Assets Property taxes and insurance 76,554 74,643 Accounts payable $975,498 $1,177,281 Total budgeted departments and offices $39,607,695 $12,071,874 Funds due to related parties 690,725 2,898,448 Sponsored programs and other subsidies: Contributions payable, net 118,328 907,200 Ranked the #1 Insurance claims and settlements 7,320,395 8,859,935 Refund advance 1,056,200 - Administrative self-insurance costs 1,670,450 1,376,841 Investments managed for related parties 49,816,578 52,143,854 Knights of Columbus Pilgrimage 33,712 3,300 Accrued insurance claims and settlements 1,335,066 1,337,030 Agency in the Order in Campus ministry 114,500 114,500 Accrued pension benefit cost 17,155,431 13,432,876 Ecumenical and interreligious - 4,000 Total Liabilities $71,147,826 $71,896,689 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. Contributions made to others 2,078,326 2,128,501 Property contributions to Bishop McGuinness 16,271,712 - Net Assets: Seminarian programs 1,084,536 1,098,869 Without donor restrictions Net periodic pension benefit cost 1,106,679 947,682 Undesignated 41,822,967 36,907,202 PDLF investment pool interest expense 666,983 1,395,148 Designated 19,581,018 21,857,583 Trey Welker Chad McAuliff Bobby Stevens Troy Snow Devon Soukup Lance Dufour Depreciation 1,447,784 1,389,750 Accumulated pension related changes other Provision for uncollectable contributions 326,407 1,913,673 than net periodic pension benefit cost (7,812,808) (4,604,487) Assistant General Agent MDRT, SKC SKC 918-798-0012 MDRT, SKC 918-550-0886 Invested in property and equipment 15,796,024 38,495,889 MDRT, SKC 918-284-0685 405-534-0397 [email protected] 405-505-6030 [email protected] Other 695,334 717,117 405-850-4092 [email protected] [email protected] Councils: 775, 1677, [email protected] Councils: 962, 1302, 3167, Total sponsored programs and other subsidies 32,816,818 19,949,316 69,387,201 92,656,187 [email protected] Councils: 1104, 4721, 6606, Councils: 1018, 3556, 4598, 7392, 10388, 11194, 11633, Councils: 767, 3101, 5440, 4519, 4804, 7395, 8433, Total Expenses 72,424,513 32,021,190 Councils: 3220, 10822, 12669 9668, 9737, 13828 5160, 5354, 9901, 12108, 11959, 13313, 15834 5759, 6478, 8633, 14744 11734, 14220, 14248, With donor restrictions 16048, 16214, 16367 14448, 15785, 17559 Change in Net Assets from Operations (47,107,197) 26,080,775 Perpetual in nature 6,778,578 6,736,532 Purpose restricitons 32,452,031 58,982,988 Gain (Loss) associated with pension benefits that are Time-restricted for future periods - 557,621 not recognized immediately as a component of 39,230,609 66,277,141 net periodic benefit cost (3,208,321) (1,440,447) Change in net Assets (50,315,518) 24,640,328 Total Net Assets 108,617,810 158,933,328 Net Assets at Beginning of the Year 158,933,328 134,293,000 Net Assets at End of the Year $108,617,810 $158,933,328 Total Liabilities and Net Assets $179,765,636 $230,830,017

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The Mount hosts virtual gala

ount Saint Mary Catholic High School in Oklahoma City hosted their premier annual event, Magic at The Mount, online. On Feb. 6, the Magic at the Mount event went live, complete with an onlineM bidding platform. The evening’s “Run of Show” included prerecorded videos and an emcee, Joy Murphy. Larry Pierce, “Voice of the Rockets,” and Chris Stiles co-hosted the event. The event raised $146,554, with nearly $50,000 raised during the Fund-a-Need appeal to refurbish the school’s chapel. Teresa Moisant, an alumna, board mem- ber and MSM parent and grandparent, said she appreciated the way MSM operated during the pandemic. “It was definitely to their advantage that they were set up for a virtual event this year. There were so many changes that had to be implemented but the event flowed very well,” Moisant said. From the Sisters of Mercy, Sister Rich- MSM Vice Principal Whitney Faires (left) embraced ard Mary Burke commented, “Kudos and Principal Talita DeNegri for their at-home celebration heartfelt congratulations to all! This was complete with charcuterie and spirits. a wonderful result, considering what all the folks are experiencing during these times.” DeNegri summed up the event by sharing her Peter de Keratry, executive director of gratitude. the Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma and “Our devoted and committed advancement the Secretariat for Stewardship and Devel- team never hesitated to take on the challenge of opment for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma planning and organizing our virtual event. I am City, added, “These virtual events are very MSM Dean of Curriculum and Instruction Rachel so proud of what the auction team, sponsors and difficult to pull off and The Mount did a Dowell and husband Brett Maughan showed off Mount families achieved. Our community con- great job!” their Mardi Gras accessories delivered by Wow fronted the challenge, and to everyone, I am deep- Boxes, creating the virtual gala’s ambiance at Mount Saint Mary Principal Talita ly grateful for their love, support and faith in us.” home. To learn more about Mount Saint Mary Catho- lic High School, visit mountstmary.org.

MSM art teacher Leigha Luizza took a selfie with husband Stephen and son Co-hosts for the event Larry Pierce (left) and Chris Stiles auction a live Reese with grandpa on the big screen. package for a group cigar and whiskey outing. Photos provided.