Sooner Catholic Serving the People of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Volume 37, Number 12 * June 12, 2011 Welcome to SAINT ANDREW DUNG-LAC

On May 28, thousands of Catholics gathered to celebrate Mass and the dedication of the new Saint Andrew Dung-Lac Story and more photos Parish in south Oklahoma City. The church is modeled after a cathedral in Vietnam. Archbishop Paul S. Coakley celebrated Mass and welcomed the more than 1,200 faithful who filled Saint Andrew Dung-Lac for the first time. on Pages 8 and 9

Inside Catholic Song- ACCW Writer Pens Conference To Piece In Honor Feature EWTN of Father Rother Personalities 4 7 2 Sooner Catholic ● June 12, 2011 Sooner Catholic “Lord, Teach Us to Pray!” “Put out I would like to return in this imploring help but also in thanksgiv- Most Reverend article to the theme I have been ing, praise, adoration, contemplation, into the Paul S. Coakley writing about for a number of weeks: listening and ardent devotion, until deep and the call to holiness. In particular, I the heart truly ‘falls in love.’” (NMI lower Archbishop of Oklahoma City Publisher want to dedicate my next few articles 33). your nets to the important topic of prayer. Our The horizons, heights and depths ability to respond to God’s call to of authentic Christian prayer are for a Ray Dyer become holy requires a “training in limitless. Once we begin to taste catch.” Editor holiness” adapted to the needs of Archbishop divine intimacy in prayer, our hearts Coakley Luke 5:4 each person. This training or forma- will hunger for more and more. As Cara Koenig tion, drawing from the riches of the the psalmist writes, “Of you my heart Layout/Photographer/ Church’s spiritual tradition, inte- has spoken, seek his face. Your face, faith formation efforts ought to lead Special Projects grates what is common and available Lord, I seek. Hide not your face!” to an authentic encounter with to all with the personal needs and (Ps 27:8-9). Faithfulness to prayer Christ, who is the way, the truth and vocation of each individual. leads us ever more deeply into the the life. 7501 Northwest Expressway eternal dialogue of love between the Training in holiness calls for a Oklahoma City, OK 73132 careful formation in the art of prayer. Father and his Beloved Son under While education in prayer ought (405) 721-1810 Fax: (405) 721-5210 Prayer, both personal and commu- the impulse of the Holy Spirit. to be a key element in pastoral plan- nal, enables us to develop the kind of Christian prayer is a participation in ning in parishes, our archdiocesan e-mail: [email protected] intimate conversation with Christ that Trinitarian communication and offices and ministries stand ready to Mailing Address: P.O. Box 32180 which is characteristic of genuine communion. It draws us into the assist and collaborate in supporting Oklahoma City, OK 73123 friendship. Like Jesus’ first disciples, very heart of God. such initiatives. Growth in prayer however, we have to learn to pray.We Families and parishes, the most and the spiritual life is greatly have to be taught: “Lord, teach us to basic Christian communities, are to assisted by prudent mentors, spiritu- Visit us online through the pray!” (Lk 11:1). Blessed Pope John be schools of prayer fostering growth al guides and lay ecclesial move- Archdiocesan Web Page at Paul II wrote at the dawn of the new in prayer among each of their mem- ments, such as Cursillo, Communion www.catharchdioceseokc.org. millennium, “Yes, dear brothers and bers. The same must be said of our and Liberation and many others. sisters, our Christian communities Catholic schools and religious educa- While not everyone may have access The Sooner Catholic (USPS 066-910) is must become genuine ‘schools’ of tion programs. It is not enough to to a spiritual director, we all need the prayer, where the meeting with teach about faith or teach about God. encouragement of wise spiritual published biweekly except for once in July Christ is expressed not just in All of our pastoral initiatives and friends and companions. and twice in December by the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City.

Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar The newspaper is not responsible for unsolicited material. The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. Copyright © 2011 Sooner Catholic June 12 — Confirmation, St. Peter Church, Woodward, 1 p.m. June 13 — Friday, June 17, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Meeting, Seattle, Wash. Subscription rate: $20 per year for all June 18 — Confirmation, Prince of Peace Church, Altus who are not members of the June 20 — Knights of Columbus Religious Appreciation Dinner, Christ the King Church, 6 p.m. Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. June 21 — Mass at Catholic Pastoral Center, 11 a.m. Periodical postage paid at Oklahoma June 21 — Archdiocesan Finance Council Meeting, Catholic Pastoral Center, 2 p.m. June 23 — Catholic Charities Board Meeting, Catholic Charities Offices, 12 p.m. City, OK 73125. June 24 — Monday, July 4, Pallium Pilgrimage to Rome POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Sooner Catholic, P.O. Box Seminary Burses 32180, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. A $50 donation was made to the A $250 donation was made to the Burse by Holy Trinity Parish, Father Stanley Rother Seminary Father Stanley Rother Seminary Okarche. Burse in memory of Kevin Boyle Burse by Holy Ghost Parish, Vinita. from Dr. Jeffery Gaiser, Donations were made to the Stephenville, Texas. A $300 donation was made to the Seminary Fund in memory of Father Stanley Rother Seminary Father Kirk Larkin from A $250 donation was made to the Burse by St. Bernard Parish, Jenks. Margaret A. Crimmins, Lawton, The Sooner Catholic is Father Stanley Rother Seminary $125. supported through the Burse by St. Cecelia Parish, A $295 donation was made to the Thomas J. Carlile, D.O., $50. Archdiocesan Development Fund. Claremore. Father Stanley Rother Seminary Marjorie Newman, Bartlesville, $30. June 12, 2011 ● Sooner Catholic 3

Septima Conferencia Bi-Anual La Música del Año Litúrgico: Hispana Para Músicos Pastorales OKLAHOMA CITY — La Notre Dame obteniendo así su doc- Comité de Recursos Hispanos. El Dr. Conferencia de este año explorará la torado en estudios litúrgicos. El López recibió un Doctorado en Arte Pastoral Center música que se usa durante los tiem- Padre Lucatero ha servido como Musical de Dirección Coral con énfa- pos de Adviento, Navidad, presidente de la Oficina Regional del sis en Música Sacra de la Claremont to Host Hispanic Cuaresma, Domingo de Resurrección Noroeste para Asuntos Hispanos y el Graduate University. Antes de su y el Tiempo Ordinario. Tenemos Instituto Hispano Nacional de traslado a Houston, el Dr. López Music Conference Conferenciantes nacionales y un Liturgia. En el presente sir-ve en el sirvió a la Iglesia Católica como equipo que tiene mucha experiencia subcomité para los Hispanos y la Director del Mi-nisterio de Música en OKLAHOMA CITY — The en talleres desde la Arquidiócesis de Liturgia del Comité Episcopal para diversas parroquias de la Diócesis de Seventh Bi-Annual Southwest Galveston-Houston. La conferencia el Culto Sagrado de la Conferencia Orange, California por 25 años. Liturgical Conference for Spanish ayudará a los músicos que proveen la Episcopal de los Estados Unidos Pedro Rubalcava es un conoci- musicians will explore the music música en Español. Participantes (USCCB), también es miembro de la do presentador de talleres y artista a used during the seasons of Advent, vendrán de muchas otras diócesis y mesa ejecutiva del Instituto Hispano nivel nacional que domina varios Christmas, Lent, Easter and espero que nuestros músicos de Nacional de Liturgia. En el presente estilos musicales. El compositor ha Ordinary Time. The conference will Oklahoma se aprovechen de esta es director de la Oficina de Culto dirigido grupos litúrgicos y musi- be held at the Catholic Pastoral oportunidad. Divino de la Arquidiócesis de San cales por más de 35 Center July 7-9. Para más información Mary Antonio y párroco de la comunidad años. Durante los Father Stephen Bird, Arch- Fahy (405) 721-5651 ext 158; e-mail: católica de San Miguel Arcángel tam- últimos 24 años, ha diocesan Director of Worship and [email protected]; bién en San Antonio. trabajado en el min- Spiritual Life, said the conference swlc.org Dr. Rick Lopez, Director isterio pastoral y shapes up to be a good one. Registración temprana, antes del Asociado de la Oficina de Culto de la profesional en “We have nationally known 17 de Junio es $105. Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston, varias áreas de speakers and a very experienced PRESENTADORES se desempeña como Director liturgia y música, workshop team from the Archdiocese El Padre Heliodoro Lucatero Artístico del Coro de evangelización, of Galveston-Houston,” Father Bird fue ordenado sacerdote para la la Arquidiócesis, y juventud y ministerio de jóvenes said. “The conference should be Diócesis de Spo-kane, Washington en como el Director adultos. Patrocinado por Oregon extremely helpful to the musicians el año 1986. Nació Arquidiócesis del Catholic Press. who provide music in Spanish. en Colima, México. programa de forma- “Participants will be coming from Realizó sus estudios ción del Ministerio Fiesta Musical many other dioceses and I hope our de teología en al de Música His-pana. Oklahoma musicians will take Universidad Como Director de advantage of this opportunity.” Católica de Lovaina HMMF recibió un Viernes 8-9:30 p.m. For registration information, en Bélgica. Después premio con una beca de Culto de call Mary Fahy at (405) 721-5651 de trece años de Renova-ción del Instituto Calvino en Presentado por Ext. 158 or by e-mail at mfahy@- ministerio parro- el año 2011/2012. También es miem- catharchdioceseokc.org. quial en el este del estado de bro asociado de la Bordo Suroeste OCP and WLP Early registration before June Washington, hizo sus estudios de Conferencia Litúrgica de Directores 17 is $105. After this date, registra- postgra-do en la Universidad de en sirviendo como Presidente del tion is $120.

Cuba Sentences Four Dissidents to Prison for Government Protests Havana, Cuba (CNA) — A provincial court Rodriguez, 42, were sentenced to five years in that in recent years the Cuban government has in Havana, Cuba, has sentenced four dissidents prison, while Yordani Martinez, 23, was sentenced opted to substitute long prison sentences for dissi- to three to five years in prison for distributing to three. The men were declared guilty of “disre- dents with brief detentions. pamphlets containing anti-government informa- spect” and “public disorder.” Government sympa- “Frankly, five years in prison is way too much tion. Family members and supporters gathered thizers stood nearby, shouting that the four for something that in any other country is part outside the courthouse where the trial took place, men were “counter-revolutionaries” who “attacked of daily life,” spokesman for the commission, including Vidiet Martinez, whose brother was a policeman.” The Cuban Commission for Human Elizardo Sanchez, said. In mid-2010, the Cuban among the four dissidents. “They didn’t consider Rights and National Reconciliation, an organiza- government released over 100 political prisoners, anything (in the trial). (The dissidents) didn’t tion that is tolerated by the government, reported including 52 dissidents rounded up in the Black commit any crime, they didn’t set off any bombs, that the four dissidents were detained in January Spring of 2003 who were given sentences from six they didn’t attack anyone. They simply protested for distributing pamphlets containing slogans to 28 years. The decision to release them came because of their ideals,” Martinez told Reuters. against the Castro regime. The government after an historic agreement between the Catholic Relatives of the four men said Luis Enrique dubbed them “mercenaries” of the United States. Church and the Cuban government, in which Labrador, 33, David Piloto, 40, and Walfrido Human rights groups on the island have warned Spain participated as a mediator. 4 Sooner Catholic ● June 12, 2011 Father Rother Inspires Catholic Songwriter’s Tribute By Cara Koenig his life. God has blessed us all with our own The Sooner Catholic unique time, talent and treasures. I truly feel that when we use those gifts to serve God and “Feed my sheep, Tend my lambs, serve one another, we grow our own faith So all will know My voice.” deeper and enrich our steps toward our ultimate goal of spending eternity in heaven with Our These are the words I hear you Heavenly Father,” said Biller. speak to me, dear Lord, Biller now travels to churches and schools to Thy will be done, perform her song and to share the story of Father Rother with others is a powerful ex- Oh, the Shepherd cannot run perience. She first performed the song for the Rother family after the Anniversary Mass for These words are the chorus to the song, Father Rother in Okarche on July 28 of last “The Shepherd Cannot Run” by Jamie Biller, an year. Since then she has performed the song Oklahoma singer/songwriter. Biller is a member numerous times and she said each time has of Epiphany of the Lord Church. been a moving experience. “People share with Biller has been in the music industry for 14 me their personal stories of Father Rother and years, having now made five CDs including two his impact on their lives,” she said. “Their religious CDs. stories, along with learning more of Father “I feel very blessed to have music in my life Rother, has made my faith stronger and I feel and to be able to tell Father Rother’s story a deeper connection to Father Rother, though I through my music is a humbling experience,” never got to meet him in person.” said Biller. For the rest of the CD, which is named after The idea for the song came about two and a the title song “The Shepherd Cannot Run,” Biller said she “chose songs that I felt were relative to the spirit of Father Rother’s life and I would like to thank also songs that I felt reflected our rich history of “everyone who has our Catholic faith.” Biller is married and a mother of two. She is purchased a copy. So far, currently doing music ministry singing at local churches and conferences. She can be reached we have raised over by e-mail at [email protected]. Her CDs $1,000 since December for may be purchased at Sacred Heart Books and Jamie Biller. Photo provided. Gifts in downtown Edmond or on her webpage the burse!” – Jamie Biller at www.jamiebiller.com. service and sacrifice that it’s important for A portion of the proceeds from the sale of people to remember him, to pray to him, and to the CD are being donated to the Father Stanley half years ago while praying the prayer for pray for him. He was a hero on earth and I know Rother Burse. Father Rother’s canonization. he can be our intercessory hero in heaven, too. “I would like to thank everyone who has “I heard the words ‘Write a song.’ I thought, “The second reason is that I hope in some purchased a copy. So far, we have raised over well, now how would I write about someone so small way to be able to inspire others to imitate $1,000 since December for the burse!” holy, and kind of put it at the back of my mind. But the idea wouldn’t leave me alone. It was always nagging at me, so I asked God that if He Mass Set on 30th Anniversary of Fr. Rother Death wanted me to do this, then please give me the direction and guidance of the Holy Spirit. I also July 23-29 — Archbishop Emeritus Tribunal for the Cause for Canonization of Father talked with Father Rother’s family about doing Eusebius J. Beltran will lead a pilgrimage to Rother. it and they couldn’t have been more supportive Guatemala on the 30th anniversary of the death Save the Date: of Father Stanley Rother. On July 28, a special On July 28, Father Stanley Rother will be and excited about it. I started with Father Memorial Mass for Father Rother will be held in remembered throughout the day at Holy Trinity Rother’s own words, ‘The shepherd cannot run,’ Santiago Atitlan at the Church of Santiago, the Church, Okarche, starting with Exposition and and was able to write the song.” site of Father Rother’s murder. Accompanying Adoration of the Eucharist, all day starting at 8 Biller said that every step of the process, Archbishop Beltran will be Archbishop Paul S. a.m. The day will end with benediction and Mass from writing the song, to getting the CD final- Coakley, Bishop Anthony Taylor, Bishop of the at 5 p.m. All are welcome. ized, to performing it around Oklahoma has Diocese of Little Rock, Abbot Lawrence On Sunday, July 31, a Memorial Mass will been smooth. Stasyszen, St. Gregory’s, Monsignor Edward J. be held at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady “With this CD, I have two main goals, the Weisenburger and other clergy from the of Perpetual Help, Oklahoma City. Archbishop first being to help promote his cause. I think Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and elsewhere, Coakley and Archbishop Beltran will be the it would be so amazing to have a saint from together with many of the members of the principal celebrants. All are welcome. Oklahoma! He lived such an exemplary life of June 12, 2011 ● Sooner Catholic 5 CFO’s Scholarships Top $90,000 for Recipients Catholic students receiving the Helen R. Hall Nursing Lawrence Scholarship are Christina Catholic Foundation Endowment Scholarship, and Matt Wedman (St. Hladik (St. Francis Xavier, Enid - OU); Scholarships for the 2011-2012 school John Nepomuk, Yukon - OU School of Blaine Hufnagel (Sacred Heart, year include Gavin Anderson (St. Medicine) received the P.B. Connelly El Reno - OSU); Conner Hufnagel Mary,Ardmore - Thomas More College Medical Scholarship. (Sacred Heart, El Reno - OSU); of Liberal Arts); Nathan Beattie (St. Receiving the Evelyn and Whitney Kyser (St. Francis Xavier, Monica, Edmond - SWOSU); Joshua Kathryn Hau Scholarship are Maria Enid - OSU); Bethany Meiwes (Holy Bernsten (St. Ann, Elgin - Conception Baca (Holy Trinity, Okarche - Trinity, Okarche - UCO); Jessica Seminary); Jeff Biggerstaff (St. Mary, SWOSU); Conner Brinkley (Sacred Norris (Holy Trinity, Okarche - UCO); Medford - Northern OK College); Heart, El Reno - OU); Cody Lee (St. Carly Schnaithman (St. Gregory the Olivia Bowlan (St. Benedict, Shawnee Gregory the Great, Enid - SWOSU); Great, Enid - OSU); and Tyler Severin - UCO); Nickolas Bray (Our Lady’s Marissa Petty (Holy Trinity, Okarche - (St. Michael, Goltry - NWOSU). Cathedral - OU); Riley Buckley (St. OSU); and Rachael Severin (St. Thomas Krug from St. Monica Vance Mata (St. Charles Gregory the Great, Enid - OSU); Gregory the Great, Enid - SWOSU). Catholic Church in Edmond is the Borromeo, OKC - St. Gregory Samantha Bugos (St. Benedict, The winners of the Amelia P. recipient of a $3,000 Catholic University) will receive the Duffy Shawnee - Franciscan University of Davis and Elizabeth H. Davis Foundation Scholarship. He will Family Scholarship for 2011. Steubenville); Michelle Bules (St. attend Conception Seminary College. Mary, Medford - OSU); Erica Cardiel (Holy Angels, OKC - Mid-America Woodward - NWOSU); Colin Peck (St. The Catholic Foundation Christian University); Lorenzo Francis Xavier, Enid - OSU); Erica Poe Charqueno (St. Joseph, Ada - OU); (St. Joseph, Ada - OSU); Fatima Pamela Colley (St. Benedict, Shawnee Rivera (Assumption, Duncan - CORNERSTONE - UCO); Selina Coronado (Prince of Cameron University); Toby Rives (St. Peace, Altus - OU); Chinh Doan Francis of Assisi, OKC - Oklahoma Do you need a power of attorney? (St. Patrick, OKC - OU); Melissa City University); Sara Roberts (St. Dominquez (St. Mary, Ardmore - OU); Eugene, Weatherford - OSU); J. Yes! In case of a sudden accident or pro- Yesenia Estrada (St. Joseph, Buffalo - Michael Rudkins (Sts. Peter & Paul, longed illness or incapacity, you’ll want some- NWOSU); Francisco Franco (Sts. Hobart - OU); Carly Schnaithman (St. one you trust to have the legal right to make Peter & Paul, Kingfisher - UCO); Gregory the Great, Enid - OSU); Jacob financial decisions you would typically make, Matthew Fuksa (St. Joseph, Stonecipher (St. Peter the Apostle, until you’re able to make those decisions for Hennessey - Northern OK College); Guymon - OU); Justin Thrash yourself again. A power of attorney is a legal Elizabeth Grim (Our Lady of Sorrow, (Epiphany of the Lord, OKC - OSU); document allowing another person or entity Chandler - St. Gregory University); Emmanuel Torres (St. Joseph, you choose (called your agent) to act on your Nathan Kilian (St. Peter the Apostle, Norman - OU); Dao Tran (St. Andrew behalf, in terms of financial matters such as Medford - NWOSU); Thomas “T.J.” Dung-Lac, OKC - OU); Teresa Xuan- handling your finances and paying bills. In Krug (St. Monica, Edmond - Nhi Tran (St. Andrew Dung-Lac, OKC the document, you give your agent authority Conception Seminary College); Alyson - OSU); Tovan Tran (St. Andrew Dung- only for the types of transactions you desire. Kuenn (Epiphany, OKC - OU); Jessica Lac, OKC - OU); Shana Usiukiewicz Your power can be drafted to become effective Landoll (St. Ann, Elgin - Cameron (St. Eugene, OKC - Oklahoma City now or later, if you become mentally in- University); Justin Larres (St. Ann, University); Monica Valois (St. capacitated (a springing power). Elgin - OSU); Lauren Larres (St. Ann, Benedict, Shawnee - OU); Sister Ha T. A power of attorney must be signed by you. Elgin - OSU); Tin Luong (St. Andrew Vu (St. Andrew Dung-Lac, OKC - Your selected agent could be your spouse or Dung-Lac, OKC - SWOSU); Vance Oklahoma City Community College); adult child, a financial professional, or an Mata (St. Charles Borromeo, OKC - Shelby Waller (St. John Nepomuk, organization such as a bank. Choose someone St. Gregory University); Adriana Yukon - OSU); Joshua Zakrzewicz (St. you trust to honor your wishes. If you select Meave (St. Catherine, Pauls Valley - Peter, Guymon - Conception Seminary an individual, name a successor in case the OU); Bethany Meiwes (Holy Trinity, College); and Michelle Zakrzewicz (St. first person predeceases you. This document Okarche - UCO); Alejandra Morales Peter, Guymon - OU HSC Physical is used only while you are living and becomes (Good Shepherd, Boise City - OK Therapy). null and void upon your death. Consult your Panhandle State University); Colin The following students have estate planning attorney for more information Murray (Christ the King, OKC - OU); received Bob Little Pastoral on preparing a power of attorney for you. Aaron Nault (St. Anthony, Okeene - Musician’s Scholarship for the 2011- SWOSU); Nghiep Nguyen (St. Andrew 2012 school year: Rocio Garcia For more information on Planned Giving contact: Dung-Lac, OKC - OU); Ngan Nguyen (Assumption, Duncan - OU); Nolan The Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma, Inc. (St. Andrew Dung-Lac, OKC - OU); Reilly (Our Lady’s Cathedral, OKC - P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 Steven Nguyen (St. Francis of Assisi, OU); Stephen Timperley (St. Benedict, (405)721-4115 „ www.cfook.org „ [email protected] OKC - OU); Kevin Nolan (St. Damien Shawnee - East Central University). of Molokai, OKC - Ave Maria Nikole Minqura (Our Lady of Please Remember the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City in Your Estate Plans University); Gilda Palacio (St. Peter, Guadalupe, Hollis - SWOSU) received 6 Sooner Catholic ● June 12, 2011 Two Catholic Youth Receive Camp Scholarships Endowment Funds established 1999 and a counselor in the 2000 at the Catholic Foundation have camp session (the first year of awarded summer camp scholarships the new camp at Our Lady of to two Catholic youth in the Arch- Guadalupe). diocese. Receiving the scholarship Although his life ended way too awards are Dominique Weather- early, the scholarship in Jake Meier’s spoon, a student at St. Philip Neri memory serves as a reminder of a School, and Patrick Wilson, a student talented, loving and caring young at St. James School. Dominique man whose faith guided him in received the Robert A. Streets the right direction. His camping Family Endowment Fund Scholar- experience was a great part of ship, and Patrick received the Jacob that faith formation. In sharing Meier Memorial Endowment Fund. that experience with more young The Robert A. Streets Family campers, Jake continues to do God’s Endowment for Our Lady of Guada- work even after he has left this lupe Youth Camp was established in earth. 2000 for the benefit of the Catholic If you would like to establish a Youth Camp. This is the first year scholarship fund at the Catholic that the fund has awarded a scholar- Foundation or contribute to either ship to a camper. Mr. Streets was Campers at Our Lady of Guadalupe in the summer of 2010. the Robert A. Streets Family enthusiastic about helping to make Endowment Fund or the Jacob Meier sure all Catholic youth in the Arch- Jake began attending camp while in next summer, Jake stated, “Since my Memorial Endowment Fund for diocese had the camping experience. junior high school when the Catholic first summer at Lake Murray, I have Camp Scholarships to Our Lady of The Jacob Meier Memorial Youth Camp was located at Lake learned more and more about my Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp, Endowment Fund was established Murray. The next summer when he faith while having more and more please send your tax-deductible gift by family and friends in memory of was 15 years old, he applied for the fun each year as well. The more I go to the Catholic Foundation, P.O. Box Jake Meier, a former camper and camp staff and was hired as a to camp, the more my eyes are 32180, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, or counselor at the Youth Summer kitchen assistant. In his application opened to Christ’s light of the world.” online at www.cfook.org. For further Camp who passed away in 2009. for a camp counselor position the Jake was a counselor-in-training in information, call (405) 721-4115.

Across Oklahoma Chant Group Forms Sacred Silence gives us an extended period of Bingo June 24 at Saint James OKLAHOMA CITY — Manus Damiani: A time for contemplation, meditation and re- OKLAHOMA CITY — Bingo June 24 at St. Men’s Gregorian Chant Schola Cantorum is flection, which opens us to God’s presence and James Catholic Church, 41st and South Mc- looking for men who would like to join. The promptings in our life. Give yourself, and God, Kinley Avenue. Food and beverages reasonably group rehearses at 7 p.m. on Thursdays. The a day to be still, to listen, and to grow closer priced will be served at 5:45 p.m. Bingo begins director is Dallas Gambrell. For more informa- in your relationship with each other. Fee: $60 at 6:30 p.m. All games, including two blackouts, tion, contact Gambrell at dallasgambrell@hot- (paid to Debra Luther), $15 deposit (paid are $10. There will be door prizes and special mail.com or 316-708-0354. to Benedictine Sisters). Place: Red Plains recognition for all players born in June. Play Spirituality Center - Lucy’s Retreat House. and you get an entry for a big screen TV to be Bring a sack lunch, journal, pen, beach towel or Perpetual Adoration Available given away in October. EDMOND — Perpetual Adoration at St. yoga mat, comfy clothes and walking shoes. Monica is being held in the St. Augustine Chapel Red Mass Sept. 24 in OKC at the back of St. Monica Church. You can sign Beginning Experience Weekend Slated OKLAHOMA CITY — Save the Date: On up for an hour or just drop in as time allows. For OKLAHOMA CITY — Beginning Experience Sept. 24, 2011, a Red Mass will be celebrated at more information, call the Coordinator for is a ministry to help cope with the traumatic the regularly scheduled 5 p.m. Mass at the Adoration at St. Monica, Toni Harrelson. E-mail experiences of losing a loved one through Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, OKC. her at [email protected] or by phone at separation, divorce or death. Beginning A reception will follow in the Connor Center. (405) 341-2199. St. Monica Parish is located at Experience is carried out by a trained team of The principal celebrants will be the Most 2001 N. Western Ave., Edmond. volunteers done at special weekend gatherings Reverend Paul S. Coakley and the Most which encourage participants to share their Reverend Joseph F. Naumann, Archdiocese of Silent Retreat Set for June 25 need and deal with the natural process of grief Kansas City. A Red Mass for judges, attorneys, PIEDMONT — Be Still and Know That I Am and loneliness. The next BE weekend will be law school professors, law students and govern- God with Debra Luther, June 25, from 10 a.m. to July 15-17 at the Catholic Pastoral Center. For ment officials is traditionally celebrated in the 4 p.m. A silent retreat doesn’t force God to be more information or to register, contact the USA to coincide with the convening of the U.S. with us, for God is always with us. Yet a day of Office of Family Life at (405) 721-8944. Supreme Court on the first Monday in October. June 12, 2011 ● Sooner Catholic 7 Women’s Conference to Host EWTN Speakers OKLAHOMA CITY — The third annual Protestants.” Marcus received his BS degree Women of Faith/Women of Action Conference from Case Institute of Technology in polymer will be held on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, at engineering and worked for six years as an Epiphany of the Lord Parish, 7336 W. Britton engineer. During this time he was involved in Road. The theme of this year’s conference is “We a variety of Protestant youth and music Walk by Faith/Not by Sight.” The message our ministries. He then received his master’s of speakers will be delivering is for all women, men divinity degree from Gordon-Conwell Theologi- and youth to hear. So please invite your family cal Seminary and was ordained to the Protestant and friends to attend this conference to hear pastoral ministry. During his more than 15 years these outstanding speakers. of youth, young adult and pastoral ministry, his Registration to attend is $40 and youth $35 main emphasis was church and lay spiritual through Aug. 5, and Aug. 6-20, $50. A catered renewal. Marilyn, Marcus, and their two older box-lunch will be provided for $10. Conference sons, Jon Marc and Peter, were received into the logo T-shirts are $15. You may register by PayPal Catholic Church on Dec. 20, 1992. Their third at http://okaccw.tripod.com/woa/index.html. son, Richard, entered through baptism. To register by mail or for general informa- Marcus now serves as the founder/president tion, contact either Chris Thomas at 2115 Park- of The Coming Home Network International, a view Drive, Moore, Okla. 73170, (thomaschrisL- non-profit Catholic lay apostolate aimed at help- @sbcglobal.net), or call (405) 306-5187, or ing our separated brethren, both clergy and Barbara Wann, 302 E. Ohio St., Walters Okla. laity, come home to the Catholic Church. He also 73572, ([email protected]), or call 580-875- 2,000 years ago. After 18 years of Evangelical hosts The Journey Home, a weekly live tele- 2278. Protestantism, she entered the Catholic Church vision program, and Deep In Scripture, a weekly Our keynote speaker is Sister Rosalind at Easter 1995. live radio program, both on EWTN. He is the Moss, Daughters of Mary/Mother of Israel’s Since that time she has traveled the world author of Thoughts for the Journey Home, the Hope, who will speak in the morning session on speaking and teaching through conferences, novel, “How Firm a Foundation,” and the “The Making of a Jewish Nun!” parish missions, women’s and family retreats, editor/author of Journeys Home. He has taught In the afternoon session, Sister Rosalind will and all forms of media. From July 1999, to May courses in Catechetics, youth ministry, leader- address the attendees with “The Father’s Gifts.” 2008, Rosalind, now Sister Rosalind, was a full- ship and theology at Franciscan University We will close the conference with “From the time staff apologist with Catholic Answers and of Steubenville and the Pontifical College Heart” — a question and answer session with remains to this day a guest of the semi-monthly Josephinum. He has written a regular article for Sister Rosalind. radio program, From the Heart on Catholic The Catholic Answer magazine and other Our special guest speaker is Marcus Grodi, Answers Live. She is the editor of Home at Last, Catholic publications. the president and founder of the Coming Home 11 Who Found Their Way to the Catholic Church, Network International and The Journey Home, co-host of EWTN’s Household of Faith and Now on EWTN. He will address the assembly in the That We’re Catholic!, host of Reasons for Our morning with “What Is Truth?”, the story of his Hope: A Bible Study on the Gospel of Luke, and conversion to the Catholic Faith. author of the Bible Study book by the same title. ACCW 2011 Scholarship Grodi will speak to the afternoon assembly On the Feast of the Queenship of Mary, Recipient Announced about “The Verses I Never Saw,” the Scripture Aug. 22, 2008, Rosalind’s dream of many years to that opened his heart to the Church. found a new religious community took root. The Oklahoma City Archdiocesan Daughters of Mary, Mother of Israel’s Hope was Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) Sister Rosalind Moss born in St. Louis, Mo., at the invitation of Scholarship was awarded to Jill Daughters of Mary/Mother Archbishop (now Cardinal) Raymond Burke. Boeckman of Okeene. She is the daughter of Israel’s Hope Having been strangely affected as a young of Bruce and Susie Boeckman of Okeene. Born and raised in a Jewish Jewish girl in New York by the shortening of While attending Okeene schools, she home, Rosalind Moss, in her nuns’ habits, Rosalind’s dream is to establish an has been active in band, student council, adult years, embraced Jesus as order of Sisters that will restore the hemline to speech and drama and fast-pitch softball, the Messiah of the Jewish the floor and the habit to the world, reaching out as well as being on the Superintendent’s people. Her initial conversion as messengers of hope in the midst of a needy Honor Roll and the National Honor took her from a 15-year business world. Society. She also is an altar server, a career as a successful executive with corpora- leader in religion class and a member of tions in New York and California to full-time Marcus Grodi the St. Anthony Catholic Youth Group. Evangelical ministry, earning a master’s degree Coming Home Network Jill is planning a career in the health in ministry from Talbot Theological Seminary. A International field, possibly in occupational therapy and series of events in the summer of 1990 set her on Journey Home/EWTN physical therapy. a compelling course to find out if the Catholic Marcus Grodi and his wife, Church is in fact the Church Christ established Marilyn, were both “cradle 8 Sooner Catholic ● June 12, 2011 June 12, 2011 ● Sooner Catholic 9 Parish Celebrates New Church With Great Joy By Ray Dyer The Sooner Catholic OKLAHOMA CITY — With a pair of scissors and a prayer asking for God’s blessing, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley opened the doors to the beautiful new Saint Andrew Dung-Lac Parish on a sun-drenched May 28 in south Oklahoma City. With Archbishop Emeritus Eusebius J. Beltran at his side, the re- cently installed Archbishop Coakley beamed as well over 1,200 people, the official seating capacity of the church, packed into the spacious Saint Andrew Dung-Lac to celebrate Mass for the first time. “I dare say, there will be few occasions in the history of Saint Andrew Dung-Lac Parish that will be so marked by pure joy and celebration as this day,” Archbishop Coakley said in opening his homily. The church, designed by Krittenbrink Architects of Norman and built by Landmark Construction, features an octagon formation with massive window openings that allow sunlight to pour into the sanctuary. The church was designed after a cathedral in Vietnam. Outside, a towering statue of Jesus Christ, with arms opened wide, greets the faithful as they approach Saint Andrew Dung-Lac. The statue, as well as the altar and the ambo were brought to Oklahoma from Vietnam. Archbishop Coakley and Archbishop Emeritus Beltran were joined in the Eucharistic celebration by Monsignor Edward J. Weisenburger, Vicar long and hard to make the General of the Archdiocese; Right Rev. Lawrence Stasyszen, OSB, Abbot of new church a reality. Saint Gregory’s Abby; Father Dominic Manh Hung Hoang, pastor of Saint “You have journeyed far Andrew Dung-Lac; and more than a dozen priests from throughout the since the founding of this Archdiocese. parish some years ago,” Dozens of Saint Andrew Dung-Lac parishioners took active roles in Archbishop Coakley said. the celebration. Young student musicians performed outside prior to the “Some of you have been here celebration of Mass, while an all-female choir dressed in traditional and every step of the way. We would not be here very colorful Vietnamese attire provided beautiful liturgical music during today at all to celebrate the dedication of Mass. this new church without the outstanding Archbishop Coakley paid tribute to the parish leadership that worked leadership of many people.” Archbishop Coakley specifically men- tioned Father Dominic and the parish build- ing committee “who helped shape the vision and called forth the unique talents and generosity of this parish family.” Archbishop Coakley also singled out the leadership of Archbishop Beltran, who “was instrumental in choosing this site and encouraging the construction of this new house of God. Together all of you have built something beautiful for God.” At the conclusion of Mass, Bang Van Ngo, construction committee chairman, addressed the congregation. He praised the leadership of Archbishop Coakley and called on the parish to stand in ovation to Archbishop Beltran, who he said greatly encouraged the parish to move forward in faith. “We do not have a lot of wealth in Saint Andrew Dung-Lac,” Bang Van Ngo said. “We are average working-class people. What we have is a lot of faith in God.” 10 Sooner Catholic ● June 12, 2011 Bishops to Vote on Physician-Assisted Suicide Document WASHINGTON — The U.S. facing terminal illness and the bishops will debate and vote on importance of life-affirming pallia- a document on physician-assisted tive care. It cites the Church’s suicide at their Spring General concern for those who are tempted Assembly, June 15-17, in Seattle. to commit suicide, its opposition to The document, To Live Each Day physician-assisted suicide, and the with Dignity, will be the first state- consistency of this stance with the ment on assisted suicide by the principle of equal and inherent full body of the United States human rights and the ethical prin- Conference of Catholic Bishops ciples of the medical profession. (USCCB). Countering two claims of the “After years of relative inaction assisted suicide movement, that its following legalization of physician- agenda affirms patients’ “choices” assisted suicide in Oregon in 1994, and expresses “compassion” for the assisted suicide movement has their suffering, the statement says shown a strong resurgence in activ- physician-assisted suicide does not ity,” said Cardinal Daniel DiNardo promote compassion because its of Galveston-Houston, chairman of focus is not on eliminating suffer- the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life ing, but on eliminating the patient. Activities. “This renewed effort has True compassion, it states, dedi- led to the passage of an Oregon- cates itself to meeting patients’ style law in Washington by popular To Live Each Day With Dignity is the title of the USCCB document to be voted on needs and presupposes a commit- referendum in November 2008, regarding physician-assisted suicide. ment to their equal worth. The a state Supreme Court decision statement says that “compassion” essentially declaring that assisted England and Western states. The pursued in a number of states in that is not rooted in such respect suicide is not against public policy Church needs to respond in a time- the years to come.” inevitably finds more and more in Montana, and concerted efforts ly and visible way to this renewed The draft statement speaks of people whose suffering is con- to pass legislation in several New challenge, which will surely be the hardships and fears of patients sidered serious enough for assisted death, such as those with chronic Catholics Pray for Jack Kevorkian, Condemn his ‘Deadly Legacy’ illness and disabilities. DETROIT, Mich. (CNA/EWTN News) — Catholics assisted in all but four assisted suicides, said he hopes According to the statement, the have responded to the June 3 death of assisted suicide Kevorkian is remembered “for his work, his courage practice also undermines patients’ activist Dr. Jack Kevorkian with prayers for him and his willingness” to help the people who came to freedom by putting pressure on and his victims, affirming the Christian belief in the him. them, once society has officially de- sanctity of life. The doctor’s assisted suicide advocacy prompted clared the suicides of certain people “Left out in much of the commentary on the death several legislative battles and court cases. He also to be good and acceptable while of Jack Kevorkian is the sobering and deadly legacy drew strong opposition from the Catholic Church and working to prevent the suicides of he leaves behind,” Ned McGrath, director of communi- other pro-life advocates. others. Undermining the value of cations at the Archdiocese of Detroit, said in a June 3 “The Catholic Church holds all human life sacred,” some people’s lives will undermine statement. McGrath commented. “It is both ironic and tragic that respect for their freedom as well, McGrath added, “May God have mercy on his soul Kevorkian himself was afforded a dignified, natural the statement says, citing legal and on the scores of confused, conflicted, and, at death in a hospital, something he denied to those who systems such as the Netherlands, times, clinically depressed victims he killed.” came to him in desperation, only to be poisoned and where voluntary assisted suicide Kevorkian, a retired pathologist based in have their bodies left in places such as vans and motel has led to involuntary euthanasia. Michigan, said he helped about 130 people kill them- rooms.” The statement argues that selves from 1990 to 1998. He became known as “Dr. Kevorkian served eight years in prison after a assisted suicide is not an addition Death” even before he began his advocacy and 1999 conviction for the second-degree murder of 52- to palliative care, but a poor substi- practice of assisted suicide. year-old Thomas Youk, who had Lou Gehrig’s disease. tute that can ultimately become an He died about 2:30 a.m. June 3 at William He was previously charged with murder four times excuse for denying better medical Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Mich., where he had but was acquitted three times and a fourth case ended care to seriously ill people, includ- been hospitalized with kidney and heart problems. in a mistrial. ing those who never considered Kevorkian attorney Mayer Morganroth said he He had videotaped himself injecting Youk and had suicide an option. It concludes by apparently died of a pulmonary thrombosis when a it broadcast on “60 Minutes.” He was released in 2005 advancing what Pope John Paul II blood clot in his leg broke free and lodged in his heart, and discharged from parole in 2009. called “the way of love and true the Detroit Free Press reports. Kevorkian attracted media attention for his con- mercy,” and calls on Catholics to “It was peaceful. He didn’t feel a thing,” frontational style and even had a cable television work with others to uphold the Morganroth said. movie made about him, starring the actor Al Pacino. right of each person to live with Neal Nicol of Waterford, a friend of Kevorkian who Morganroth said there were no plans for a memorial. dignity. June 12, 2011 ● Sooner Catholic 11 Jesus Will Teach You Life’s Meaning, Pope Benedict Tells Croatian Youth Zagreb, Croatia (CNA/EWTN News) — “If you are rooted in Christ, you will fully become the person you are meant to be,” the Pope told over 50,000 youth at a prayer vigil in Zagreb’s Ban Josip Jalacic Square. Pope Benedict also challenged the young people. “The Lord Jesus is not a teacher who deceives his disciples: He tells us clearly that walking by his side calls for commitment and personal sacrifice, but it is worth the effort!” The Pope was greeted in rock star-like fashion by crowds waving both Croatian and Vatican flags. Very noticeable among the crowd were scores of young priests and nuns. Although the event often had the feel of a rally, it was also interspersed with periods of silent prayer. It included personal testimonies, Scripture readings and Chad Austin Rives Cole Gregory a musical accompaniment. UCO Robinson “This time of youth is given to you by the Lord to enable you to discover life’s OU meaning!” said the Pope as he asked the young people the same question that Jesus Christ asked the youngest of his apostles, John, when he first met him: “What are you looking for?” “Young friends, these words, this question reaches beyond time and space ... Mount St. Mary Class of 2011 Jesus speaks to you today, through the Gospel and his Holy Spirit. He is your contemporary! He seeks you even before you seek him!” The Pope said that while Jesus Christ fully respects their freedom, he offers himself to young people as “the authentic and decisive response” to “the longing deep within your hearts, to your desire for a life worth living.” Correction “Let him take you by the hand! Let him become more and more your friend In the last issue of the Sooner Catholic dated May 29, 2011, there and companion along life’s journey. Put your trust in him and he will never was a mistake made in the Mount St. Mary pages. One student’s disappoint you!” he urged. He concluded by holding up the example of Blessed Ivan Merz, an early 20th photo was left out and one student’s photo was used twice. We are century Bosnian-Croat layman and academic. Merz was the creator of Christian sorry for the confusion this may have caused. The correct photos and movement for young people called “The Croatian Union of Eagles.” He died in identification are above. 1928, only 32 years old, but had lived a life of such heroic sanctity that he was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2003. “This young life, completely given over to love, bears the fragrance of Christ,” said Pope Benedict. Archbishop Gomez Tells New Priests Their Mission is to Evangelize LOS ANGELES, Calif. “This is a beautiful day for our wider every day in our society,” teaching, hearing confessions, offering (CNA/EWTN News) — Archbishop great Church of Los Angeles,” he said. Archbishop Gomez said. “Many people Mass and saying his prayers, Jose Gomez of Los Angeles told a In his homily, Archbishop Gomez feel that God is remote from the con- Archbishop Gomez said. diverse group of new priests during referenced the day’s reading from the cerns and cares of their lives. More Blessed Junípero was also known their ordination Mass that they have a Gospel of John, saying that the disci- and more people today say they do not for tracing the sign of the cross on responsibility to make God known in a ples “rejoiced” when they saw Christ believe in God or in any religion. people’s foreheads and saying to them, culture that has forgotten him. after his resurrection. “This is so sad. And it is unaccept- “Ama a Dios! Love God!”, which “We have a special responsibility “This is the secret that every able to God.” became a form of greeting throughout for the new evangelization — not only priest knows in his own personal way: The archbishop noted that the the California missions. for the new evangelization of Los There is joy in the Lord’s presence!” Archdiocese of Los Angeles in “I believe this is a beautiful sign of Angeles and California,” he said, “but The archbishop told the new particular has been tasked as a what you are called to do in your min- also for the new evangelization of our priests that fundamentally, “Jesus “missionary Church.” istry of service in our great city and country, our continent and our world.” Christ came to serve, not to be served. Archbishop Gomez then recalled Archdiocese,” Archbishop Gomez said. Of the six new priests that He came to give his life as a ransom the life of Blessed Junípero Serra, the Archbishop Gomez ordained at the for many.” Spanish Franciscan who lived in the “Through your ministries, you Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels “The priesthood is not about 18th century and is called the “Apostle must trace the sign of the cross on on June 4, one was born in Mexico, power or prestige,” he underscored. “It to California.” every person you meet. You must trace three in Korea and two in the United is not an office or an occupation. It is a “You are called to be missionary the sign of the cross, this great sign of States to immigrant families. sacrament. It is a response to God’s priests like him, my brothers. I hope God’s love, on our city and our world. “We are celebrating this morning call to serve souls.” you will study his life and look to him “This is a mission for all of us who a special moment of grace and joy as And it’s because of this call that as an inspiration and an intercessor in are baptized, my brothers and sisters. we ordain our brothers — Augustine, priests are needed now more than your own priesthood.” In everything we do, in all our words Ernesto, Francisco, John, José de ever, he said. The Franciscan lived his priest- and actions, we must proclaim to our Jesus and Michael — to the priest- “My brothers, the gap separating hood with a “zeal for souls,” and took city and our world, Ama a Dios! Love hood of Jesus Christ.” men and women from God is growing joy in his daily duties of preaching and God!” 12 Sooner Catholic ● June 12, 2011 Teaching Teens to Pray the Rosary Worth the Effort By Jessica Harris leading the teens to God is more important that exposure was to me. 5) To Jesus Through Mary — In Catholic News Agency important than running a frisbee Through my own experiences with the meditations and prayers of the tournament, even one of epic propor- my youth group, I came up with a few rosary, the Blessed Mother is leading Convincing a group of teenagers tions. different tips that can help make the us to Jesus and teaching us about to sit still and pray the same prayers Through trial and plenty of error, rosary part of your youth group meet- her son. The Scriptural rosary in- over and over again isn’t always I’ve come to find that a good structure ings. corporates Scripture passages that an easy task. Youth ministry really for a youth ministry program is one 1) Rosaries for all — Before you accompany the mysteries to each can be incredibly fun. Meeting new that is consistent, simple, and that start, make sure you have enough prayer of the rosary. Check out an people, playing games and going on allows for lots of teen participation. rosaries for everyone along with a example here: http://www.rosary- trips can be an important part of Teens also like to know what to How to Pray the Rosary guide. There army.com/?page_id=582 any solid youth ministry program. expect. Props, videos, music and are many different guides available However, leading the teens to form a flashing lights can serve a purpose, but this one is clear, printable and 6) Pray with Music — Danielle real relationship with God and teach- but a regular routine that consistent- easy to photocopy: www.newadvent.- Rose is a talented Catholic musician ing them how to live the Catholic ly incorporates an element of prayer org/images/rosary.pdf and songwriter who wrote and faith has to be the central element can be a good way to get young people 2) Start small — Start by praying recorded a song for every mystery of of any solid, Christ-centered youth used to praying on a regular basis. one decade a week, but don’t stop the rosary on her album titled ministry program. Socializing, fun activities and prayer there! Once your teens become “Mysteries.” Check out the album Teenagers can play games and can all be part of your program, comfortable “rosary pros,” encourage here: http://www.daniellerose.com/- hang out with friends anywhere and but each in moderation, and with them to take on the challenge of the music on their own time, but youth group purpose. entire rosary. 7) Make your own! — Rosary needs to be different than any other Most Catholics are very familiar 3) Active participation — Get Army is a 501(c)3 nonprofit Catholic club or group in order to make an with the rosary as a form of prayer to everyone involved! Model how to lead organization that promotes making impact, and to become a priority in the Blessed Mother Mary in which a decade (the leader announces the twine knotted rosaries and distribut- already busy lives. It’s tempting to the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory mystery and says the first part of ing them. They have very clear pack youth group meetings with Be prayers are repeated while each prayer). Then choose five teens instructions and videos on how to sports and games to attract kids and different events from the lives of to lead the five decades. make your own twine rosaries. keep them happy, and believe me, I’ve Jesus and Mary are contemplated. 4) Pray with purpose — Why do http://www.rosaryarmy.com/?page_id been there. Blessed John Paul II encouraged we pray? What is prayer, and what is =39 It’s easy to seek the instant grati- recitation of the rosary during his its purpose? Many teens do not pray fication of laughing teens that leave a papacy, even saying that it was his because they don’t understand the While I cannot guarantee that fun-filled meeting proclaiming that favorite prayer. But how can we even purpose, or even how to pray. Review your teens will never complain about “Youth group rocks!” It’s also tempt- attempt to convince already skeptical the section of the Catechism on praying the rosary at youth group (I ing to recoil from the potential rejec- and easily bored teenagers that the Christian Prayer (Part 4 http://www.- wish!), taking the time to explain why tion that accompanies proposing a rosary is relevant today? vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/ the rosary is important, and your “boring” activity. When we as youth I first started praying the rosary catechism/p4s1.htm) and incorporate efforts to make this beautiful tradi- ministers reflect on our mission and regularly with my youth group when it into your explanation of prayer and tion of the Church relevant to your examine our priorities, we know that I was in high school, and I know how the rosary. teens, really will make a difference. Illinois Laws Force Catholic Agencies to Halt Foster and Adoption Care JOLIET, Ill. (CNA/EWTN News) It did not say how or when the children they have already placed in Rights Law, Marlowe reported. — As civil unions begin in Illinois, application process could resume, homes. The Illinois Legislature hastily Catholic Charities of the Diocese of the Naperville Sun-Times reports. Kendall Marlowe, spokesman passed the civil unions law late last Joliet has announced that it has The agency presently handles 210 for the Illinois Department of year. stopped processing applications for foster care and adoption cases. Children and Family Services, said new foster or adoptive parents. The letter did not mention civil this was “not a workable solution” Catholic Charities had sought The diocese cited its “religious unions, which went into effect on in the long term as they will even- an amendment to the civil union practice” of not placing children June 1. However, the law which tually run out of homes in which to law that would allow it to refer with unmarried, co-habiting couples created legal unions for same-sex place children. homosexual couples to other agen- of the same sex or opposite sex, a and opposite-sex couples has al- “We would have been in this cies that license foster and adoptive practice under increasing pressure ready caused Catholic Charities of situation even without the civil parents, but that amendment failed. from state law. the Diocese of Rockford to announce union legislation,” he said. Cardinal Francis George of The June 1 letter from Glenn an end to its foster care and Lawyers for the department and Chicago and the Catholic Van Cura, executive director of adoption services. the Illinois attorney general were Conference of Illinois also opposed Catholic Charities in Joliet, notified Catholic Charities in Peoria has reviewing whether private agencies the bill because of its potential the state government that the also said that it will stop licensing that take state money for adoption impact on the Church’s work in agency is “temporarily suspending new foster and adoptive parents. All can refuse to license homosexual adoption and foster care and be- the processing of new foster care the Catholics agencies said they couples without violating the state cause it threatened to diminish the and adoption applications.” would continue working with the constitution and Illinois Human status of marriage in public life. June 12, 2011 ● Sooner Catholic 13 Retreat in Daily Life Can Bring Clarity to God’s Love for Us “Jesus, may all that is you flow The Retreat ing twice a month with a spiritual you possess, and how you may want into me.” “Jesus, with you by my side In Daily Life director. to spend your life using your gifts in enough has been given.” These are contributes toward The retreat allowed me to slowly responding to God’s love for you. two of my favorite stanzas from the spiritual experi- and intimately experience over a To better understand the teach- the Soul of Christ prayer and they ences described seven-month period how much God ings of Jesus and living a more express the heart and soul of the above and facili- loves me and to discern what will Christ-like life. Ignatius Spiritual Exercises. You can tates one’s moving be my response in living my life. To have a closer more intimate experience these Spiritual Exercises toward a closer The seven-month immersion in the relationship with a loving God with- in the Retreat In Daily Life under more personal rela- By Joe Spiritual Exercises allowed me to not in and better understand and live the guidance of the Sisters of tionship with God Froehle only better understand the teachings out God’s will for you. Benedict at Red Plains Spirituality in becoming the To spiritually discern a calling in Center in Piedmont. person one is meant to be. These your life or to consider making a Individuals recently shared at Spiritual Exercises bring increased The Retreat In Daily Life career or other significant change in the closing dinner what they experi- clarity and meaning to one’s life and contributes toward the your life. enced in the retreat. Some of the help one experience freedom, peace To better know, understand, sharings included: “I now better and happiness. spiritual experiences accept and love the person you are understand how much God loves St. Ignatius of Loyola spent 20 described above and becoming. me.” “I am now more in touch with years in the middle 1500s developing If you have questions about or the person I am becoming.” “I have a the Spiritual Exercises, in the form facilitates one’s moving would like to sign up for the retreat, much better understanding of how of a 30-day intense retreat. His toward a closer more please call the Sisters of Benedict at Jesus is working in my life.” “I now purpose was to help men internalize personal relationship 373-4565, or if you live in the realize Jesus loves ME, not just all of the experience of dedicating their Edmond area, you may call me at us.” lives to Jesus and to discern their with God in becoming the 341-2515 or 359-8539. Other sharings included “I now desires to join St. Ignatius’ Society of person one is meant to be. EDITOR’S NOTE: Joe Froehle know more about what career Jesus. has many years experience in change I may want to make.” “I feel Today, these same Spiritual marital, individual and family so much closer to Jesus and want to Exercises are presented in the 30- of Jesus, but to live these teachings counseling. He serves in the be more Christ-like in my life.” “I week Retreat In Daily Life from in my daily life while going through Counseling Center at St. John the know I must grieve, and I also know October to April. The retreat includes the retreat. Baptist, Edmond. His work includes I am to live a life of love.” “I feel so a commitment to one hour a day You may want to consider doing many years at St. Anthony Hospital. much closer to my God,” and many in prayer, meeting weekly with six the retreat if you are wanting: He can be reached at (405) 359-8539 other deeply spiritual sharings. to eight other retreatants, and meet- To better understand what gifts or by e-mail at [email protected]. Saint Gregory’s Abbey to Host Pair of Summer Retreats SHAWNEE — Reservations are Lawrence also will examine — and with the monks and, as much as Reservations may be made via e- being taken for two summer retreats even practice with participants — possible, in the celebration of the mail by contacting Father Charles at at St. Gregory’s Abbey, located on the the various changes that soon will Eucharist. Participants will stay in [email protected]. They also campus of St. Gregory’s University. be implemented. private rooms at the university’s may be mailed to: Summer Retreat The first retreat, “The Eucharist and Rev. Charles Buckley, O.S.B., Duperou residence hall. They will Program, St. Gregory’s Abbey, 1900 the New Roman Missal,” is July 8-10 will lead “Learning From Our Life,” have full use of the St. Gregory’s W. MacArthur St., Shawnee, Okla. and the second, “Learning from Our which will focus on how people can University swimming pool and the 74804. For more information about Life,” is Aug. 5-7. find a spiritual life in the present. aerobic center in their free time. the retreats, contact Father Charles The Rt. Rev. Lawrence Part of this retreat will feature Participants also may visit the at (405) 878-5462 or visit www.- Stasyszen, O.S.B., abbot of St. a presentation by Sister Margaret Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art on monksok.org. Gregory’s Abbey and chancellor of Mary Funk, O.S.B., who will address campus. St. Gregory’s University is St. Gregory’s University, will lead the role that thoughts play in the Cost for each retreat is $85 per an authentically Roman Catholic “The Eucharist and the New Roman way people choose to live their lives. person for early payment and $90 university. It provides a liberal Missal.” In this retreat, Abbot Father Charles serves as vocation for those who pay at registration, arts curriculum and professional Lawrence will put into a broader director for St. Gregory’s Abbey and which begins at 6 p.m. on the first programs to students in Shawnee context the revised English transla- professor of mathematics for St. night of the event in the Duperou and Tulsa. Founded in 1875, it is tion of the Roman Missal, emphasiz- Gregory’s University. residence hall lobby. This cost in- Oklahoma’s oldest institution of ing the theology and spirituality of Opening session for each retreat cludes lodging, meals and the regis- higher learning. the Eucharist and our understand- begins at 8 p.m. on Friday, and the tration fee. The cost for those not Further information regarding ing of the universal Catholic retreats will conclude by 3 p.m. needing lodging is $55 in advance St. Gregory’s University can be Church. Along with offering theolog- on Sunday. Participants will be and $60 at registration. Special pay- found at www.stgregorys.edu or by ical and spiritual reflections, Abbot welcome to join in common prayer ment plans may be arranged. calling 1-888-STGREGS. 14 Sooner Catholic ● June 12, 2011 Jobs Box Elementary School Openings Teaching Position Open school year. Please apply in person after 3:30 St. James Catholic School in Oklahoma Villa Teresa School, OKC, has a teaching p.m. or send resume to Sacred Heart School, 210 City is seeking applicants for the 2011-2012 position for 2 1/2-year students. This position S. Evans, El Reno, Okla. 73036. school year for full-time teaching positions requires at least an associate degree in Early in Pre-3 and Pre-K (Early Childhood Education Childhood or Child Development or CDA. Part-Time Music Teacher certification required), full-time Grade 3 Interested applicants may call Sister St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School in (Elementary Education certification required), Veronica (232-4286) for an interview appoint- Oklahoma City is seeking a part-time music and one half-time position in Spanish for the ment. teacher for the 2011-2012 school year. Liturgical 2011-2012 school year. Please send resume to music director duties for leading student choir Anne Codding, Principal, St. James Catholic Elementary School Openings and accompaniment at school Masses to be School, 1224 S.W. 41st, Oklahoma City 73109. St. Mary’s Catholic School in Lawton is negotiated. Please fax résumé and certification seeking persons of faith wanting a challenging to Todd Gungoll at (405) 789-3583 or e-mail to School Secretary career in Catholic education. The school will have [email protected]. St. James Catholic School in Oklahoma the following openings for next year: City is seeking applicants for a full-time school Middle School Social Studies Teacher Adjuncts secretary position. Please send letter of Music Appreciation Teacher (Middle School) The College for Working Adults at St. application and resume with three references to P.E. Teacher Gregory’s University, Shawnee, is seeking Anne Codding, Principal, St. James Catholic Cook Assistant applicants for adjunct faculty positions in the School, 1224 S.W. 41st, Oklahoma City 73109. Kitchen Assistant following areas at the undergraduate and There are both full and part-time positions graduate level: Speech, History, Government, Pre-K Aide available. Teaching positions require degree and Economics, Accounting, Human Resources, Christ the King Catholic School in certification. Cafeteria workers need to be able Marketing, Business Law, Management Oklahoma City is seeking a full-time aide for its to obtain proper food handlers permits. Full Information Systems, Psychology, Philosophy, 4-year-old full day class. Must have experience benefits package is paid by the school for full- Counseling, Business, Theology and Diversity. A working with children and be willing to assist time employees. All applicants, please submit Ph.D. is preferred; a master’s degree is required the teacher with all aspects of the program. resume and copy of application, in addition, for with preference given to candidates with Contact Karen Carter at 843-3909 for more teaching positions, submit transcripts to Paolo J. experience teaching adults. Candidates must be information. Dulcamara, 611 SW ‘A’ Avenue, Lawton, Okla. supportive of and willing to contribute to the 73501. Phone (580) 355-5288 to schedule an Catholic and Benedictine identity of the Elementary School Openings interview. university. These positions will remain open until All Saints Catholic School in Norman has filled. Send a cover letter, vita and transcripts to the following full-time positions available for the Kindergarten Teacher [email protected] or mail to HR Director, 1900 2011-2012 school year: Holy Trinity School in Okarche has an W. MacArthur, Shawnee, Okla. 74804. Pre-K teacher - Must have certification in opening for a kindergarten teacher. Applicants Early Childhood Education. must be certified in Early Childhood. If you are Archbishop Coakley Grade 5 teacher - Must have elementary interested in joining a well-established staff and education certification, and will team-teach work with small classes and outstanding to Celebrate Red Mass Grade 5 students. The applicant is responsible for parental involvement, please send your resume teaching language arts (reading, English and to Tammy Jacobs, Principal, Holy Trinity OKLAHOMA CITY — Save the date: On Sept. spelling) and science. Catholic School, P.O. Box 485, Okarche, Okla. 24, 2011, a Red Mass will be celebrated at the reg- Junior high religion teacher - Responsible for 73762. You may also send it via e-mail to ularly scheduled 5 p.m. Mass at the Cathedral of teaching religion in Grades 6, 7 and 8. Applicant [email protected]. Our Lady of Perpetual Help, OKC. A reception must be an active, practicing Catholic. will follow in the Connor Center. The principal cel- Resource Room Director - The director tutors Elementary School Teaching Positions ebrants will be the Most Reverend Paul S. students and small groups in various subjects, Sacred Heart Catholic School in Coakley and the Most Reverend Joseph F. administers make-up exams, works directly Oklahoma City is accepting applications for Naumann, Archdiocese of Kansas City. A Red with classroom teachers to coordinate the imple- teaching positions for the 2011-2012 school year. Mass for judges, attorneys, law school professors, mentation of ISP/IEP modifications, assists with SHCS is a PK4 through eighth-grade school. law students and government officials is tradi- ESL students, and teaches a study skills class Please call the school office at (405) 634-5673 for tionally celebrated in the USA to coincide with the for ISP/IEP students. Oklahoma teaching an application or send a resume to Joana convening of the U.S. Supreme Court on the first certification preferred, reading specialist or Camacho, SHCS, 2700 S. Shartel Ave., Oklahoma Monday in October. The Mass requests guidance special education experience a plus. Please direct City, Okla. 73109. from the Holy Spirit for all who seek justice, and inquiries and send resume to: Leslie Schmitt, offers the opportunity to reflect on what Catholics Principal, 4001 36th Avenue, NW, Norman, Okla. Teachers Needed believe is the responsibility of all in the legal pro- 73072, (405) 447-4600, or by fax, (405) 447-7227. Sacred Heart Catholic School in El Reno fession. Originating in Europe during the Middle is in need of two certified teachers for the 2011- Ages, the Red Mass is so-called from the red vest- Swimming Instructor 2012 school year. Please send resume and ments traditionally worn in symbolism of the Villa Teresa School, OKC, is in need of a references c/o Shannon Statton, 210 S. Evans, El tongues of fire that descended on the Apostles at swimming instructor. Must be certified as Water Reno, Okla. 73036, or fax (405) 262-3818. Sacred Pentecost. The Mass will also be of interest to any Safety Instructor. Please call Sister Veronica at Heart Catholic School will be hiring a janitor parishioners who enjoy historical liturgies of the (232-4286). pending a background check for the 2011-2012 Church. June 12, 2011 ● Sooner Catholic 15 Calendar JUNE 16 Eucharistic Adoration every 18 The Lay Missionaries of Joseph Carmelite Monastery in 12 Charismatic Healing Mass, Thursday night from 5 p.m. to Charity, the Secular (Lay) Order Piedmont from 1 to 4 p.m. For more 5:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception midnight at St. Gregory’s Chapel, St. of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta information, call Susan Staudt at Catholic Church, 3901 S.W. 29th Gregory’s Monastery, Shawnee. The meet in the Council Room at St. John (405) 282-6624 or Sister Silvia St., Oklahoma City. For more evening will begin with Mass at 5 the Baptist, Edmond, on the first and Negrete at (405) 232-7926. information, call the Church office at p.m. with adoration to follow. third Saturday of the month begin- Included is vespers with the monks. ning with Mass at 7:30 a.m. in the (405) 685-4806. 19 The Secular Franciscan Order Chapel. For more information, of St. Francis Fraternity meets at contact Toni Harrelson at (405) 341- 14 Catholic War Veterans (of any 16 TAP into FAITH! This month’s 1:15 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Hospital 2199 or [email protected]. war/conflict) will meet the second topic: Catholic Social Justice with Chapel. For more information, call Tuesday of each month in the Deacon Gary Peterson. Single or Jim Disbrow at 830-8688. community room of St. Ann Retire- married, ages 21 to 121. 8 p.m. talk, 19 Pilgrimage Sunday. Mass ment Center at 7 p.m. For more 8:45 p.m. Q & A. Stay afterwards for begins at 11 a.m. and includes information, contact Father M. Price fellowship. Tap into Faith is held at blessing of the sick and blessing of 23 Company Cocktails on the Oswalt at (405) 567-3404. Lottinville’s, located on South Kelley, the children, noon lunch, 1 p.m. Skyline at the Oklahoma City just south of 15th in Edmond. We Novena prayers to Infant Jesus of Museum of Art, June 23, 6:30 p.m., 415 Couch Drive, Oklahoma City. 15 Eucharistic Adoration at the have a private room in back. For Prague, Litany of the Infant Jesus, COMPANY: Catholic single adults Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual more information, call Mary Lacher and Adoration of the Blessed ages 35+. For more information, Help, NW 32nd and Western, every at 401-4105 or Alison Giordano at Sacrament. National Shrine of the contact Mary at 401-4105 or e-mail- Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. 639-9787. Infant Jesus of Prague is located at maryhall @consultant.com All are welcome. Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Church at 17 Monthly Novena to The Infant 304 Jim Thorpe Blvd. in Prague. 16 Exposition of the Blessed Jesus, the 17th-25th of each month. (405) 567-3080, or www.shrineof- 25 Retreat - Be Still and Know Sacrament. In the chapel at Nine days of novenas to Infant Jesus infantjesus.com. That I Am God with Debra Luther, Epiphany Parish, every Thursday, of Prague monthly. National Shrine June 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fee: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and daily of the Infant Jesus of Prague is 19 The Community of the Secular $60, $15 deposit. Place: Red Plains (M,T,W,F) from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. All located at Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary Spirituality Center - Lucy’s Retreat are welcome. Epiphany is located at Church at 304 Jim Thorpe Blvd. in of Mt. Carmel and St. Teresa of House. Bring a sack lunch, journal, 7336 W. Britton Road, Oklahoma City Prague. www.shrineofinfantjesus.com Jesus - Oklahoma Community and pen, beach towel or yoga mat, comfy 73132. Province of St. Therese meets at St. clothes and walking shoes. Annual Caregiver Survival Skills Conference Set OKLAHOMA CITY — The 13th counseling psychology at Oklahoma Texas and her M.Ed. in Secondary her practice over the past 10 years to Annual Caregiver Survival Skills State University. He is a lifelong Guidance and Counseling at the working with hospice professionals Conference, titled Survive and Thrive: resident of Oklahoma and is married University of Texas, Edinburg. and their patients regarding end-of- Navigating the Path of Caregiving, and has two daughters, Addison, 11, There will be a lunch panel with life legal issues, such as planning for will be held June 24 at the Conference and Gabby, 8. the following people talking on their incapacity. She speaks frequently on Center at Mercy. Registration begins The afternoon speaker will be field of expertise. these topics and has given many pre- at 8:30 a.m. Conference ends at 2:30 Laree Reidenbaugh, M.Ed., on The Corporal Kelli Bruemmer is sentations to senior citizens, care- p.m. Gift of Caregiving. Reidenbaugh is an the TRIAD coordinator in the givers, and health care professionals. Morning speaker will be Dr. HR Programs Field Coordinator with Community Services Division of the Watskey received her law degree Chris DuRoy, who will talk on the State of Oklahoma’s Department Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office. from Vanderbilt University Law Stress Management: What to do when of Human Services. Laree presents Jeremy Allen, MBA, is the project School in Nashville, Tenn., and her you can’t do it anymore. Dr. DuRoy is trainings and workshops across the director of the Caregiver Funda- undergraduate degree from the a licensed psychologist who has been state. She has experience and re- mentals Program at Sunbeam Family University of Missouri-Columbia. She practicing since August of 2000. sponsibilities at both the state and Services. is licensed to practice law in He is currently practicing at the local levels with the department’s Paula Avery, MA, LMFT, is the Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. Oklahoma Heart Hospital and was Education, Training and Employment founder of Caregiver Connection, To register, call (405) 752-3600. asked to develop a psychology Program. where she provides consultations, Registration deadline is June 17. program for the OHH patients in A prominent part of her career care coordination and counseling. There is no cost but a suggested dona- April of 2005. Prior to that he was a has been motivating individuals Jill Watskey is managing tion of $10. Make checks payable to staff psychologist at Jim Thorpe toward the achievement of their attorney at the Senior Law Resource Mercy Community Outreach. The Rehabilitation Hospital. potential. She has been a guest speak- Center in Oklahoma City. In her conference will be held in the Mercy His specialty is medical/rehabili- er to many national and international practice, Watskey helps senior citi- Conference Center located at 4300 W. tation psychology and helping people civic organizations, educational insti- zens plan for the future, assisting Memorial Road. Free valet parking cope with medical illness as well as tutions and government agencies. them with estate planning and long- is available at the Conference Center chronic and terminal illnesses. Reidenbaugh received her initial term-care issues. entrance. DuRoy completed his Ph.D. in degree at Southwestern College in Watskey has also devoted much of 16 Sooner Catholic ● June 12, 2011 Author Calls on Saints to Help Heal Abuse NEW YORK CITY (CNA) — “It is very important that the Dawn Eden, a popular Catholic truth about what has happened be author known for her work on brought into the open.” chastity in the modern world, is set “However,” she added, “there is a to release a new book on the central much larger population whose pain role of the saints in healing wounds is not being discussed, and should from childhood sexual abuse. be.” “I was struck by the sheer num- Eden said that the overwhelming ber of saints who experienced child- majority of child sex abuse instances hood sexual abuse — there were are committed not by clergy, but by many more than I had imagined — family members — about one-third to and how relevant their stories were one-half of cases — or other acquain- to people living in the present day,” tances of the abused. Eden told CNA in a June 2 interview. She noted that according to a Her book, “My Peace I Give You: 2010 government study, nearly one in Healing Sexual Wounds with the five women and one in 14 men in Help of the Saints,” is currently America report having been abused slated for a spring 2012 release by as children. Ave Maria Press. “Such painful memories afflict at Eden, the author of the 2006 Eden explained that in the invasive home environment, as was least one person on every pew in bestseller, “The Thrill of the Chaste,” course of her research, she discovered St. Thomas Aquinas,” she added. every parish,” Eden said. said the inspiration for her new book that the saints’ lives relate to the “They may not know the break- “I want to let these members of came from discussions on chastity issue of childhood sexual abuse in ing wheel, but many have their the Mystical Body of Christ know with thousands of young people. two ways. young hearts broken, like Blessed that they are not alone, they are not “It became apparent to me that “First, many of them were Margaret of Castello, whose parents forgotten, and they have more a major reason people resist the sexually abused or were subject to abandoned her because she was blind friends in heaven than they realize,” Church’s teachings on chastity and other forms of abuse as children,” she and physically deformed.” she underscored. the culture of life is because they said. “Children feel this invasion Eden said that the other way in On a deeper level, Eden said she have suffered childhood sexual much more keenly than do adults, which the saints’ lives relate to the wants to highlight the truth that abuse, or have witnessed sexual because of their natural dependence.” issue is through the way they lived understanding the fatherhood of God inappropriateness,” Eden said. Eden cited examples of saints out the Church’s teaching on re- is essential before one can compre- She said that victims of this kind who were sexually victimized as demptive suffering. hend the idea of marriage. of abuse often believe that they are children, such as young Roman mar- “God does not merely heal our We “have to understand our- impure or have been defiled by what tyrs and St. Maria Goretti — a 20th wounds; if we unite our hearts to selves as children of God before we happened to them. century girl who was fatally stabbed Him through His Son, whose can understand ourselves as the As a result of this, Christ’s while resisting sexual assault. own wounds are now glorified, He Bride of Christ,” she said. beatitude promise in the Gospels to “In the United States of the 21st heals us through our wounds,” she “In the rush to teach the faithful the pure of heart “strikes them not as century, children may not know what said. about the connection between a blessing within reach, but, rather, it is like to be at the mercy of a pagan Eden also addressed the issue of spousal love and the love of the as an unfair condemnation of them emperor, but many know what it sexual abuse within the Church, say- Trinity, I believe we have unwitting- for something they are powerless to is like to be at the mercy of their ing that as a faith community, we ly left behind many people who can- change.” mother’s violent, alcoholic live-in “have all heard about the very real not comprehend spousality because “I want to help these victims find lover, as was Blessed Laura Vicuña,” and often devastating experiences of they lack a foundational understand- healing in Christ through the lives Eden noted. those who, as children, were abused ing of God’s fatherly love,” Eden said. and witnesses of saints who experi- “They are not thrown to the lions, by clergy or by members of religious “These are the people I hope to enced wounds like theirs,” she said. but many are thrown into a sexually orders.” help bring back to the fold.” Pope: World Needs Christian Families More Than Ever Zagreb, Croatia (CNA/EWTN News) — Pope in the nation’s capital of Zagreb, on June 5. way families build up the communion of the Church.” Benedict has given an emotional plea for all people “In today’s society, the presence of exemplary Pope Benedict then turned to those things that to recognize the beauty, joy and witness of Christian Christian families is more necessary and urgent destroy family life and happiness — the first being marriage and family life, and to reject secularism, than ever,” he said. extreme secularism. artificial contraception and co-habitation because In his homily he extolled both the virtues of “Freedom without commitment to the truth is they are opposed to true love. Catholic family life and flatly rejected many of the made into an absolute and individual well-being “Everyone knows that the Christian family is a modern attacks upon it. Because of the “difficulties through the consumption of material goods and tran- special sign of the presence and love of Christ and and threats” that Christian families face, Pope sient experiences is cultivated as an ideal, obscuring that it is called to give a specific and irreplaceable Benedict said that they have a “special need of the quality of interpersonal relations and deeper contribution to evangelization,” the Pope told over evangelization and support.” He praised them as a human values; love is reduced to sentimental emo- 400,000 pilgrims at Croatia’s first annual family day decisive resource for education in the faith, for the tion and to the gratification of instinctive impulses.”