soonercatholic.org June 25, 2017 archokc.org Go Make Disciples Archbishop Coakley ordains new deacon

rchbishop Coakley ordained Vuong “Vic” Son Luong into the transitional diaconate on Saturday, June 3, at his home parish, AThe Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, in City. Deacon Luong attends Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology in Saint Meinrad, Ind. If it is God’s will, he will be ordained a priest in 2018. Deacon Luong said he chose a life of sacrificial love because he wants to, “follow Jesus Christ whose life is a life of sacrificial love. I am called to love God, to love others and to walk with others through their suffering.”

Photos Jan Foisy/Sooner Catholic Cristo Rey OKC hires principal, gears up for 2018 opening – Cristo Rey education; it’s about giving them a receive financial aid as part of a Oklahoma City Catholic High future. We are going to reveal pos- work-study program funded by School has hired its sibilities and open doors local business partners. founding principal and to success these students Yocom already has an impressive is on track to open its have never even imagined. track record of success when it doors in fall 2018. Cody I can’t wait to see our first comes to maximizing school per- Yocom will begin his class of students walk formance. Under his leadership work at Cristo Rey OKC through the door.” as principal at Uplift Heights, an immediately and, togeth- Yocom said he is excited urban preparatory charter school er with school President to be joining Cristo Rey in Dallas, the school led its district Renee Porter, continue OKC and its transforma- in math and reading score improve- preparations for the tive educational model that ment for all grade levels last year school’s first class of exclusively serves children and consistently exceeded growth students. in low-income families. targets on standardized testing “This is a special op- Cody Yocom The national network of benchmarks. portunity for my family Cristo Rey Catholic schools Before joining Uplift Heights, Yo- and me,” Yocom said. focuses on a combination com served as co-principal of “Cristo Rey OKC educates the of rigorous academics and work whole student. It is more than an experience; all Cristo Rey students continued on page 6 2 June 25, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic June 25, 2017 3

Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more Oklahoma to celebrate St. Kateri news on the We are all migrants on a journey By Dana Attocknie After , there is a procession to the Choctaw Nation and Chickasaw Nation, said The Sooner Catholic shrine of Saint Kateri on the Abbey grounds. she plans to attend this year’s dance. website This year’s principal celebrant will be the Most “Saint Kateri saw dignity in each person and People have been on the move as long as human Admittedly, it is hard SHAWNEE – Saint has beings have inhabited the planet. Migration is a per- to see beyond our own Rev. Konderla, Bishop of Tulsa. loved every human being. She lived in danger By Sooner Catholic Staff a place of honor at Saint Gregory’s Abbey in sistent phenomenon of human history. limited perspective on The day of celebration also is an expression because of her conversion, and she lived a Shawnee. Each year, she is celebrated with a Why are people on the move? Often people move such complex matters; of gratitude to all American Indians, said Rt. life of courage and humility, persevering in a Additional coverage of pilgrimage and powwow to highlight her life from one place to another seeking security in time of matters that are often Rev. Lawrence Stasyszen, O.S.B., Abbot of growth of holiness,” Brittain said. Church and archdiocesan and the example she provided. This year’s Hon- war or political unrest or perhaps in search of food very personal as well. Saint Gregory’s. Saint Kateri was Algonquin from her mother’s in times of famine, a livelihood in time of economic What frame of reference news and events, only on or Dance is July 8, and begins with Mass at 3 “Our founders came to Indian Territory in side and Mo- www.soonercatholic.org. p.m. in the Abbey Church, 1900 West MacAr- 1875 to establish the ministry of the Church hawk from her hardship brought on by any number of factors. can we use to help us For information or to submit Sometimes people are forced to leave their homes approach the challenges thur Street in Shawnee. among the Indian people who were rebuilding father’s side. prayer requests for the St. because of influences beyond their control (think of posed by immigration Archbishop Paul S. Coakley a To send photos, event their lives after hav- Born in 1656 Kateri novena, call the abbey slaves brought from Africa to our shores or Ameri- and migration with great- information or story ideas, ing been relocated to in Auriesville, can Indians forcibly removed from ancestral lands or er understanding, wisdom and compassion? e-mail [email protected]. the area. Certainly, N.Y., she lost office at (405) 878-5490. Christians in Syria and Iraq today being driven out I recently heard a presentation that offered some the founding monks her parents as by religious persecution). Of course, at other times insight into a larger frame of reference. The speaker a Our Lady of Fatima cen- worked hard to estab- a child when people go willingly in search of a better life for them- began within the heart of the Trinity. “God so loved tennial tour. The Interna- lish our monastery, smallpox nearly obliterated her village. The selves or their families. the world that he sent his own Son” (Jn. 3:16). We tional Pilgrim Statue several schools and disease left her with a scarred face and poor vi- Salvation history bears witness to the fact of migra- know that verse. God sent his Son to migrate into the will be in Oklahoma as part dozens of parishes,” sion. Her uncle adopted her, and when he later tion as well. and Eve were exiled from Paradise brokenness and sinfulness of our world to redeem of the world Apostolate of Abbot Lawrence said. tried to arrange her marriage, she refused. because of their disobedience. Abram was called by us and to bring us home. We had been separated Fatima U.S. Tour for Peace. “However, none of Saint Kateri was drawn to the Jesuit priests God to leave his homeland with his family and go to a and alienated from God, one another and our true The tour marks the 100th that could have been who stayed in their village, and wanted to learn Promised Land, which God would show them. Abra- selves because of our sins. All creation and human anniversary of the apparition possible without the more about Jesus from them. ham’s descendants migrated to Egypt because of fam- history bears the scars and the hopeless burden of its of Our Lady of Fatima, Por- hospitality, generosity, “We want to help the young people get to ine only later to be rescued from servitude there and own inability to save itself. The Word of God emptied tugal. The tour will be at the assistance and faith of know the story of Saint Kateri, who had such lead by to receive a land of their own. They himself, becoming human like us and sharing our lot Shrine of Our Lady of Fati- the people of various deep faith and a spirit of service at a very early endured exile in Babylon and later made the jour- in every way, even taking on the guilt of our sin and ma/St. , Bison, Oct. tribes and nations who age,” Abbot Lawrence said. ney back to Jerusalem to rebuild the ruined city and dying for us. 13; St. Mary, Guthrie, Oct. welcomed us.” The Honor Dance includes a dance contest Temple. Mary The Son of God 14; St. Monica, Edmond, Oct. Last year, Eva Brit- for girls and boys ages 9-17. The event includes and Joseph migrated into our 15; St. Damien, Edmond, tain and her husband a pilgrimage to her statue, gourd dancing, a were forced to world to save us Oct. 16; St. , Billy, from Sacred supper break, a grand entry, inter-tribal danc- take the infant from our sins and Del City, Oct. 17; and Prince Heart in Oklahoma ing and dance contests. Jesus and flee to lead us into our of Peace, Altus, Oct. 18. City, attended the “We express gratitude with this pilgrimage to Egypt once true homeland. God dance for the first time. and powwow not only for the past, but also for again to escape became man to save “I was excited and the present. The Citizen Potawatomi Nation in King Herod’s us. In becoming a looking forward to particular has generously provided critical sup- murderous human being, God this special event, not port for our various efforts, especially at Saint wrath before became a migrant. really knowing what to Gregory’s University,” Abbott Lawrence said. finally settling We are all mi- expect. I felt a special The monks at Saint Gregory’s also created in Nazareth. grants. connection to Saint a novena to honor Saint Kateri, which begins There is an Jesus sends Kateri as we shared a nine days before her feast day of July 14. Saint his Holy Spirit to old French @archokc common Native Amer- Kateri died on April 17, 1680, at age 24. She proverb that accompany us on ican heritage,” Brittain also is known as the Lily of the Mohawks. says, “The more the journey home. said. “The Mass, cele- SGU also honors Saint Kateri each year. things change We are not only a Archdiocese of brated in the church When graduates walk out of Benedictine Hall, the more they pilgrim people, but Oklahoma City at Saint Gregory’s, they each place a flower at the Saint Kateri stay the same.” a migrant people. incorporated native el- statue. About 25 percent of students at SGU One of the ob- We are all in this to- Arquidiócesis de ements throughout. It are American Indian. gether and the love Oklahoma City vious signs of A raft with 112 passengers drifts in the Mediterranean Sea off of the Libyan was a new and moving The event is free and open to the public. our times are coast before being rescued by members of a Spanish nongovernmental orga- of Christ urges us experience for me.” Dana Attocknie is managing editor of the these massive nization. CNS photo/Yannis Behrakis, Reuters. to accompany one Brittain, from the Sooner Catholic. movements of another, especially people. Today, those whose bur- because of war and hunger, environmental degrada- dens are the heaviest or at least those who are closest tion, poverty and insecurity there are more people on at hand. the move than at any time in human history. Usually A deeper reflection on our own shared status as Catholic Charities to move, offer social services in Norman the factors behind these massive shifts in population migrants searching together for our true and lasting NORMAN – Sanctuary Women’s are closely linked. Today, there are more refugees be- homeland can give us some helpful insight into the volunteer at Sanctuary, provid- the Norman community that we this same commitment, and we ing forced from their homes because of violence and insecurities and sufferings of our many brothers and Development Center, a program ing an annual Thanksgiving and are both called to serve.” know that we’ll all be stronger by extreme poverty than at any time since the end of the sisters who are migrants, refugees or immigrants. of Catholic Charities of the Arch- Christmas lunch. The parish also With the lease at the previous lo- working together.” Second World War. It may seem that the challenges posed by massive diocese of Oklahoma City, will hopes to model healthy relation- cation expiring, an agreement was In addition to Sanctuary ser- Immigration is a hot political topic today in the migration of people worldwide, or the refugee crisis relocate to the Norman campus of ships by couples in the parish reached in February to explore a vices, the community will gain and elsewhere. But, it is more than a in the Middle East or illegal immigration here in the this community and participate in the strategic relationship between the increased access to Catholic Char- Gracious and loving God, let political issue. It is important to see the challenges United States are beyond our ability to address or summer. yearly “Queen for a Day” event, entities. Sanctuary is scheduled to ities’ counseling, support and ed- your spirit be with us today. posed by immigration (legal and illegal) in their larger even begin to comprehend. But, certainly a good first Sanctuary began serving the which treats clients to an after- move to Saint Joseph’s west side ucation services and adoption and Hear our prayers, and in- context. In our globalized world, we are all connect- step is to appreciate that we are all migrants and that Norman community in 2014 as noon of manicures and crafts. building this summer. pregnancy services. The move will crease in us the will to follow ed. It is hopelessly short-sighted to react only to the every migrant has a story. We need to take time to a day center for homeless and Catho- Father allow space to expand the capacity your Son, Jesus. symptoms of the problem without also addressing its see the human faces behind the problem and to learn low-income women. Three staff lic Char- Scott Boeck- for additional Catholic Charities Help us to draw on the causes. And, undoubtedly these are very complex. the stories. members offer case management, ities Ex- man, pas- services in the future. resources of our faith as we resources and daily needs such ecutive tor of Saint Founded in 1912, Catholic Char- use the opportunities of our as laundry and shower facilities Director Joseph said, ities serves all, regardless of race, democracy to shape a society to more than 20 clients every day. Patrick “We feel religion or national origin through Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar more respectful of the life, dig- Since opening the day center in Raglow said, “Our parish relation- blessed to have this opportunity to its mission to provide help and The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. nity and rights of the human person, especially the poor 2014, Sanctuary has transitioned ships put the ‘Catholic’ in Catholic serve our neighbors,” adding that hope through the Catholic tradition 97 people into permanent housing. Charities and allow us to serve our parish members long have ex- of service. Headquartered in Okla- June 25 – Mass and groundbreaking ceremony, 11 a.m., St. , OKC and vulnerable. We ask this through Jesus In the past few years, the re- communities, following the call of pressed a desire to reach out more homa City, with regional service lo- – Facilities Planning Committee meeting, 1:30 p.m., Catholic Pastoral Center June 27 Christ, your Son, who lives lationship between Catholic our faith. This particular partner- effectively to underserved people in cations in Ardmore, Clinton, Enid, June 27 – ACA Annual Mass and reception, 6:30 p.m., The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and reigns with you in the Charities and Norman’s Catholic ship is exciting because the energy, the Norman community. Guymon and Lawton and program June 29 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Chapel, CPC unity of the Holy Spirit, one churches has enhanced the ex- enthusiasm and support visible “Catholic Charities is the gold locations in Norman and Midwest perience for women and children from the Saint Joseph community standard of the archdiocesan City, Catholic Charities serves more July 1-4 – Joy of the Gospel in America: National Convocation of Catholic Leaders, Orlando, Fla. God forever and ever. Amen. served at Sanctuary. Saint Joseph will broaden our input across the outreach to the vulnerable. The than 14,000 Oklahomans annually. – Rother Team meeting, 2 p.m., CPC July 6 parishioners are among those who parish itself and even more across people of Saint Joseph aspire to Visit www.ccaokc.org. 4 June 25, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic June 25, 2017 5 Author Matthew Kelly to speak in OKC Meet the Q&A with Bishop Mueggenborg

By Judy Hilovsky Taylor, will perform at the event. ing, marriage, personal finances, ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY Former Tulsa priest talks basketball, Eskimo Joe’s and Fr. Rother The Sooner Catholic He is best known for his albums health and well-being, parenting Matthew Kelly has dedicated his “What’s Mine Is Yours” and “All and community involvement. This is part of a series to introduce the seminarians of the By Ted King inary. I wanted to experience life in the third Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. The Sooner Catholic life to helping people and organi- Things in Time,” which includes Hughes hopes the event will in- world. I arranged to spend the summer in a very zations become the best version of the hit “Up from the Bottom.” spire others. remote Maryknoll mission in Mugumu, Tanza- “Witnessing people awaken to “With our mission of evangeliza- Martin Parizek On May 31, Rev. Msgr. Daniel Mueggenborg, themselves and he is bringing his nia, and it turned out to be one of the best sum- the genius of Catholicism and the tion, I truly can’t think of anyone a native of Okarche who had been the of mers, if not the best summer, of my entire life. message to the Cox Convention possibilities in their lives is a rare better to touch the hearts of every What is your Christ the King in Tulsa, was ordained an auxil- Question: In a recent article there was a pic- Center in Oklahoma City for the Most Reverend privilege,” Kel- Catholic with his message of be- home parish? iary bishop in the Archdiocese of Seattle. Before ture of you in Tanzania wearing an Eskimo Joe’s My home Paul S. Coakley ly said. coming the best versions of our- his ordination, he spoke to the Sooner Catholic T-shirt? parish is Saint Accord- selves. My prayer is that we fill the while traveling to Stillwater, where he attended Bishop Mueggenborg: [Laughter] Well, I did Archbishop of Oklahoma City Dynamic Catholic presents... ing to Nicole Cox Convention Center with folks John Nepomuk Oklahoma State University in the early 1980s graduate from OSU. So, I do have a personal Publisher in Yukon. Hughes, a who want to know and love Jesus and earned a bachelor’s degree in geology. association with Eskimo Joe. MATTHEW KELLY member of more. There’s room for 11,000. Question: What did the locals think about it? Diane Clay What seminary with Special Musical Guest Eliot Morris Saint Eugene And, if we all invite just one more Question: Have you been to Seattle? Bishop Mueggenborg: They were very fasci- Editor who was in- person, we’ll fill that place up,” she do you attend? Bishop Mueggenborg: I was there in 1981. I nated by the cartoon image on the shirt. They I attend Con- LIVING EVERY DAY WITH strumental in said. had an aunt and some cousins who live in that had no idea what an Eskimo was. I had to rely ception Semi- Dana Attocknie getting Kelly Doors open at 4:30 p.m., but area. I still have extend- on the missionaries to explain in attendees should arrive 30 min- nary College in ed family members in Managing Editor to Oklaho- Swahili near the Serengeti Plain PASSION Missouri. the archdiocese, both ma, this is 23 utes to an hour prior to the event what an Eskimo is and what a on my mother’s and my years in the to find a seat and collect event world full of snow is like. If it is God’s will, what year will you father’s sides. I received &PURPOSE making. materials that will be worth more Question: In 1981, you helped Volume 39, Number 13 Are you ready to become a better-version-of-yourself? be ordained a priest? e-mails from them and “I first than $50. Father Stanley Rother serve Mass How about the-best-version-of-yourself®? Join Matthew Judy Hilovsky is a freelance writ- 2021. look forward to catching Kelly for a not-so-typical church event and start living learned about at Holy Trinity in Okarche. What up with them. Sooner Catholic Newspaper every day with passion and purpose. Matthew in er for the Sooner Catholic. was it like to meet him? What advice would you give to some- Question: I suppose 7501 Northwest Expressway 1994. My Bishop Mueggenborg: He was mom had just one discerning a call to the priest- you are not going to Oklahoma City, OK 73132 Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg (right) at his instrumental in getting me to be hood? mention the Oklahoma SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 gotten back ordination. open to the priesthood. His mar- (405) 721-1810 Matthew Kelly The advice I would give to someone City Thunder when you 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM from a month- tyrdom was confirmation. His life Fax: (405) 721-5210 who is discerning a call to the priesthood are living there? long pilgrim- parish tickets and commitment to Christ were E-mail: [email protected] is to give seminary a try. That is the Bishop Mueggenborg: [Laughter] Someone age and peace the real inspiration that occurred when I served Mailing Address: ARENA AT flight around Thirteen parish sponsors will best place to find out if it is your calling jokingly told me that I was the consolation prize. COX CONVENTION CENTER Mass for him. the world, and sell half-priced tickets for the in life. You don’t have to be 100 percent I’m not sure there was any connection, but it is P.O. Box 32180 1 Myriad Gardens. Question: Is there anything you would like to Oklahoma City, OK she was so Matthew Kelly event during sure you want to be a priest to go to kind of funny. Oklahoma City, OK 73123 What does an auxiliary bishop do? say to our readers? SIGN UP TODAY! TICKETS JUST $39! excited to tell seminary. You go to seminary to find out Question: June or July. Each parish also Bishop Mueggenborg: I am very sincere and SPECIAL EARLY BIRD PRICING: $29! me about this if you truly want to be a priest. It is a Bishop Mueggenborg: An auxiliary bishop as- Includes event bag valued over $70. will sell regular-priced tickets aggressive about asking people for their prayers. Visit us online at young man process of discernment to see what God sists a bishop or archbishop in the performance I’ve never been more conscious in my life about www.soonercatholic.org she had met,” later in the summer. wants you to do with your life, and at of the episcopal duties of his office such as or- how dependent I am on the grace of God for my Hughes said. seminary you have people to help you daining priests and conferring the sacrament of confirmation. Assistance is especially important future ministry and for the good of the Church. Visit the archdiocesan website “I can re- St. Eugene, OKC; listen to and hear that call, whatever it first time on Sept. 30. in large dioceses where there are great numbers The greatest thing anyone can do for me and for member like yesterday hearing her St. John, Edmond; may be. at www.archokc.org Kelly is an international speaker, the Church is to pray for me and the Archdio- talk about this incredible storytell- of people and parishes. a bestselling author and business Christ the King, OKC; I read about you being in Tanzania. cese of Seattle for inspiration and blessings of er sitting in the row ahead of her What do you look forward to most Question: consultant. His books have been St. James the Greater, OKC; Was that in 1988? the Holy Spirit. The Sooner Catholic on the plane. He had an amaz- about becoming a priest? published in 25 languages, have St. Charles Borromeo, OKC; It was the summer of Ted King is a freelance writer for the Sooner (USPS 066-910) is published ing heart for the Lord and was The thing I look forward to most is Bishop Mueggenborg: 1988. I was preparing my fourth year of sem- biweekly except for once in July appeared on the New York Times, an aspiring author and speaker. St. Monica, Edmond; administering the sacraments. I look Catholic. by the Archdiocese of Wall Street Journal and USA To- Fast forward several years and my St. Andrew, Moore; forward to bringing Christ to people, day bestseller lists, and they have Oklahoma City. mom gives me a book called “The Holy Spirit, Mustang; especially in the real presence of the sold more than 20 million copies. Peter’s Pence Rhythm of Life” and says, ‘Remem- St. Paul the Apostle, Del City; Eucharist. I also look forward to bringing 59 earn degrees from The event, “Living Every Day ber me talking about him?’” people back to Christ through the sacra- The newspaper is not responsible St. Mark, Norman; collection July 1-2 with Passion & Purpose,” will Kelly uses a mix of humor and ment of Reconciliation. St. Meinrad Seminary and St. Francis of Assisi, OKC; for unsolicited material. feature Kelly and musician Eliot candor to inspire attendees to WASHINGTON – The annual Peter’s Copyright © 2017 Sooner Catholic Morris. Morris, a singer-songwrit- apply the genius of Catholicism St. , Enid; Name one thing that every Catholic School of Theology Pence collection will be taken in many er who has toured with Counting to every aspect of life, including Epiphany of the Lord, OKC. needs to know. dioceses across the United States the Subscription rate: $25 per year Crows, John Mayer and James prayer and spirituality, work, dat- God loves you! Let me say it again. Graduates of Saint Meinrad Seminary and School weekend of July 1-2. Funds from this God loves you with all your faults, short- of Theology, St. Meinrad, Ind., were awarded master’s collection support Francis’s char- for all who are not members of the itable comings and weaknesses. God loves degrees on May 13. Graduates accepted their diplomas Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. outreach you. No matter what you do, He will from the Rt. Rev. Kurt Stasiak, O.S.B., archabbot of to the Periodical postage paid at Saint Meinrad Archabbey and chairman of the school’s always love you, and He wants you to suffering Oklahoma City, OK 73125. Congratulations board of trustees. be with Him. So, turn to Him with all of and mar- t lizabeth nn eton class of S . E A S 2017 your faults, weaknesses and shortcom- The commencement address was given by Archabbot ginalized POSTMASTER: Send address ings and strive to grow closer to Him. Kurt Stasiak, O.S.B. around changes to the Sooner Catholic, Receiving a the master’s degree P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, Top Row: Mark Nagykaldi, Why choose a life of sacrificial love? world. in divinity was Copyright © 2016, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Photo: © CNS/Paul Haring. 80200217 OK 73123. Gavin Johnston, Luke Well, to be honest we are all called “The Harstad, Parker Holmes, to a life of sacrificial love. It is what we Kelly Edwards, Peter’s George Machtolff, Hunt- were made for. Nothing we do can hurt from Saint Pence collection is a tangible way to be RESS AS A P SO er Gum, Colin Fultz, Luke or help God. The only way we can do Monica in a witness of the tenderness and mercy M C O IA Tarman that is by our interactions with others. Edmond who of God,” said Archbishop Thomas J. H T A I Third Row: Thomas Ra- Rodi of Mobile, Ala., chairman of the L BETTER O For whatever we do to the least of His was ordained N glow, Tony Giordano, Caleb K people that we do unto Him. The reason a priest in the USCCB Committee on National Collec- O NEWSPAPER Candler, Leo Owens, Ben tions. “We join our brothers and sisters I chose this particular form of sacrificial Archdiocese of Newby, John Lopez, Ashton in the United States and around the CONTEST love is because I want to love everyone. Decuire, Tucker Resolute, Oklahoma City world to support as he Mason Hopkins I want to help everyone who God will on June 24 at cares for those most in need.” Second Row: entrust to my care. I can’t do that if I’m The Cathedral The Peter’s Pence collection is tak- AWARD Dunlap, Kaden Rogers, Mat- 2 only focused on myself. of Our Lady of en up worldwide to help Pope Francis 0 1 R thew Coomes, John Cer- 6 E Perpetual Help. provide relief to victims of war, religious W I N N vantes, Olivia Kowals, Casey Gormley, persecution and natural disasters. More information about the collection The Sooner Catholic Front Row: Grant Murphy, To learn more about seminary, contact: Rev. Brian Buettner is supported through the Matt Minielly, Emma Single- can be found at www.usccb.org/ppc, [email protected] or (405) 721-9351. Annual Catholic Appeal. tary, Hannah Simer, Kaeli and shareable resources for the collec- Nguyen, Elise Rountree www.archokc.org/vocations/home tion can be accessed at www.usccb.org/ ppc/collection. 6 June 25, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic June 25, 2017 7 Archdiocese hosts seminar to improve June Feast Making Sense of Bioethics services for those with disabilities Days Can I donate my body to science? Some people may wish to “do- “is the donation of organs, per- body would thus include arranging SHAWNEE – On June 7, the National Institute many years for the Oklahoma Department of Hu- By Ted King The Sooner Catholic nate their body to science” after formed in an ethically acceptable for burial in consecrated ground on Developmental Delays sponsored the Communi- man Services; Angela Donley, autism family support they die. Such a gift of themselves manner, with a view to offering a afterwards. ty-Based Solutions Seminar to address the need for coordinator with the Oklahoma Family Network; and Saint can be objectively good and praise- chance of health and even of life A second consideration of impor- Father Tad a delivery system for individuals with developmental Ellyn Novak Hefner, a parent who discussed “Keeping Tuesday, June 27, is the feast worthy provided that their body itself to the sick who sometimes tance for Catholics involves the of- Pacholczyk disabilities. Hope for a Good Life in Challeng- day of Saint Cyril of Alexandria would contribute to meaningful re- have no other hope” (EV 86). fering of prayers, and particularly National Catholic The semi- ing Times.” (376-444). search or study, and that it would The U.S. Catholic bishops have the sacrifice of the Mass, on behalf Bioethics Center nar was held Also participating was Sis- He was the not be used in a disrespectful or given similar guidance in their pol- of the deceased. at the Ma- ter Maria Archbishop otherwise inappropriate manner. icy document called “The Ethical Rev. Edward McNamara, a well- bee-Gerrer of Alexandria There are number of potentially and Religious Directives for Catho- known writer and liturgy professor For more Faulkner, sibility of donating their bodies Museum of and is famous laudable projects that can benefit lic Health Care Services:” “Catholic in , offers some practical information, R.N., found- to science should weigh a fourth Art at Saint for denouncing from a person’s decision to do- health care institutions should guidance in this regard: “Since it contact NIDD, er of Gos- consideration as well, namely, Gregory’s Uni- Nestorius, a nate his or her body to science. A encourage and provide the means is usually impossible to have a fu- Fr. Paul Zahler at pel of Life whether others in their family are versity. priest-monk of human cadaver can be useful for whereby those who wish to do so neral with the remains shortly af- (405) 878-5289 or open to their body being utilized Leading Dwellings Antioch who anatomical studies, to help train may arrange for the donation of ter death as this would render the (405) 878-6438. in this way. They should find out professionals at Saint held there medical students to save lives their organs and bodily tissue, for body unsuitable for research pur- Visit www.nidd.us. whether their spouse, children or from various James; and were two dis- later. It can be ethically legitimate poses, a memorial Mass without others close to them would have programs a team from tinct persons of assistance purposes, so that the body can be celebrated so as any objections or concerns. across the the National Saint Cyril of in Christ, that in carrying “Although there are not they may be used to entrust the soul of the deceased At the end of the day, there may state came Institute on Developmental De- Alexandria of man and out basic any fundamental moral for donation and re- to God and offer the family the be some family members who, in together to lays, Fr. Paul Zahler, O.S.B., K.P. that of God. biomedical objections to donating search after death” opportunity of mourning together. give input to the words of one commentator, Mohanachandran, Virginia Reeves Saint research or our bodies to science, (No. 63). When the remains are released to help resolve can’t quite get past the idea, “that and Marcy Reeves Wednesday, June 28, is the feast in developing Although there the family, another Mass may be issues faced certain details of how the you will be dissected over a period Julia Teska, Fr. Paul Zahler, O.S.B., Vickie Jean and K.P. day of Saint Irenaeus (125-202), new medical are not any funda- offered.” The group discussed solutions donation is carried out of months in anatomy class, or cut by people Mohanachandran. Photo provided. who was a Roman bishop in Gaul instruments. mental moral ob- A third potential area of concern to help families meet the needs of are important.” up and divided among different with disabili- (France) and . He opposed It can be used jections to donating involves the possibility that cer- individuals with disabilities. ties and their the gnostic heresy, which taught as a forensic our bodies to sci- tain cells or tissues derived from programs (brain to an Alzheimer’s The seminar was part of an initiative to explore families. Several guest speakers provided examples of that Christ had a secret gospel. tool to help ence, certain details the human body may be inap- study, joints to an orthopedic existing programs that work and new ideas. community-based solutions for people with delays in Peter and Paul solve crimes of how the donation propriately used in research. To surgery training).” Careful vetting Guest speakers included Julia Teska, who worked development. Thursday, such as studying advanced states is carried out are important. consider one instance, it is pos- of the details ahead of time helps June 29, is of bodily decay. It can assist with First, bodily remains should be sible to harvest sex cells, or their avoid resentment, pain and sur- the feast day the training of surgeons, and can properly interred in the earth at progenitor cells, from corpses even prises after a loved one passes. continued from page 1 Cristo Rey OKC of Saints Peter even help with the development of the conclusion of their use. The up to a few hours following death. With these caveats and consider- President Renee Por- and Paul. various types of safety or protec- body should not be surrendered to Some researchers might be tempt- ations in mind, donating a body to the KIPP Renaissance High School ter said Yocom was Peter was the tive gear, like helmets, automobile researchers and then merely “left ed to use these cells, for example, science can indeed allow someone in New Orleans. Once considered hired for his work first pope of airbags or bulletproof vests. in limbo.” to create human embryos in the to “give back” or “contribute to a troubled school, Yocom helped ethic, his leadership the Church. In 1956, Pope Pius XII noted Often a university or research laboratory for biomedical research. society” after death. to lead a comeback, overhauling and his vision. Parents interested in enrolling students Paul, formerly that consenting to “damage to the institution will oversee and pay Although such practices are un- Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. school culture, emphasizing higher “We didn’t want at Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High School Saul of Tar- integrity of the corpse in the inter- for the cremation of the body after common, if an individual believed earned his doctorate in neurosci- expectations and increasing the just an adminis- should visit CristoReyOKC.org. sus, was a est of those who are suffering, is the research is completed, so the that his or her cells were likely to ence from Yale and did post-doctor- percentage of students scoring trator, we wanted persecutor no violation of the reverence due to family can then be given the ash- be used in this unethical way by a al work at Harvard. He is a priest “good” or “excellent” on state test- a visionary with a lives. I couldn’t be more excited to of Christians the dead.” es. This may be specified in the research institution, they should of the diocese of Fall River, Mass., ing from 34 percent to 50 percent. strong belief in Christian values Saints Peter start our first year with him as our who converted Saint John Paul II wrote in a agreement signed by the individual not agree to donate their bodies and serves as director of education Yocom began his education and a proven record in obtaining and Paul principal.” to Christiani- 1995 encyclical that one way of ahead of time. Assuring appropri- after death. at The National Catholic Bioethics career in 2006 as a social studies outcomes,” Porter said. “We are Yocom is pursuing a doctorate in ty. He became nurturing a genuine culture of life ate respect and reverence for the Those contemplating the pos- Center in Philadelphia. teacher before becoming interested building a new school, a new com- one of the Church’s most signifi- in administrative and educational munity and a new culture. Cody is educational leadership from Dallas leadership. He completed the pres- committed to ensuring we deliver Baptist University and has earned cant and powerful evangelists be- tigious Ryan Fellowship, a three- a world-class Catholic educational a master’s degree from Roosevelt cause of his missionary trips and year program that trains gifted experience to our students and University. He received an under- letters to the various churches teachers to become principals in their families and maximizing our graduate degree from the Universi- that constitute a substantial part ST. SEBASTIAN’S urban charter schools. potential to change and improve ty of . of the . Both were He, his wife and two children martyred. SUMMER CAMP Tootsie Roll fundraiser moved to Oklahoma City in June. First Yocom said he is thankful for the Friday, June 30, is the feast day 8:30am - 3:30pm On May 5 and 6, the hospitality shown to his family by honoring the first martyrs of the July 17-21 MONDAY - FRIDAY Knights of Columbus, ladies his new Oklahoma neighbors. early Church. auxiliary and families of Opening in the fall of 2018, St. Sebastian’s Camp will be led by local Catholic school teachers, and will Council #12108 handed out Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Catholic combine sport, virtue, teamwork, and spiritual growth. Camp activities will include: Tootsie Rolls at the west High School will offer families with sports-based games, swimming, prayer, and faith formation. side Wal-Mart in Norman limited educational opportunities in support of The Center of an affordable and transformative Family Love in Okarche. The educational option. $ Knights of Columbus use The school will be a member of $ 150 the fundraiser to help with 125 non-members the Cristo Rey Network comprised the operating costs at the fa- members of 32 Catholic, college preparato- cility. This year, volunteers ages 3 to 91 helped to make ry high schools that serve more than 10,000 underserved youth it a successful effort. Photos Summer Camps 2017 Camp Fees Due: Wednesday, July 5 provided. across 21 states and the District of Columbia. The schools combine Camp Registration: sfflc.com/st-sebastians rigorous academics with real-world Athletic and specialty summer work experience, seeking to pre- camps at Mount St. Mary, 2801 S. Camp location: Santa Fe Family Life Center pare students for success in col- Shartel Ave. in Oklahoma City, in- 6300 North Santa Fe Ave. lege and life. clude baseball, basketball, football, Oklahoma City, OK 73118 As part of Cristo Rey’s unique soccer, volleyball, robotics, speed Top: Kynslee, St. Marks the Camp Contact: 405-840-1817 Corporate Work Study Program, and spirit. For more information Evangelist, Norman. students work one day a week in Right: Barbara and Vicki, and registration, visit: professional settings, earning a Knights of Columbus Council www.mountstmary.org/ majority of their own tuition. The #12108 and ladies auxiliary. summercamps. Photos provided. school will be located at OSU-OKC, 900 N. Portland Ave. 8 June 25, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic June 25, 2017 9 Catholic Foundation’s golf classic winners announced Thank you

he Catholic Foundation’s 16th Annual Golf Classic was a Chuck Lawrence, Andy Lawrence, David Lawrence and Dick Hef- Associates. The goodie bag sponsor was Gallagher Benefit Ser- great day of golf, fellowship and dedication to support of ton (Saint Joseph School, Enid). The second place team members vices. The Golf Hat Sponsor was Butch and Margie Meibergen. Tour Catholic Schools and Catholic Education in the arch- were Shannon Begnel, Bryan Bagby, Rich Stupansky and Kyle The double eagle sponsors were Gerald E. Kelley LLC, Longhorn diocese. The event was held on May 22 at the Oklahoma City Golf Winston (Mount Saint Mary). Service Company, Charles L. & Jaimee R. Zorio, Maguire-O’Hara and Country Club. The Golf Classic sported 192 golfers in both Saint Lawrence Flight Construction, Heart- morning and afternoon sessions. The first place team members were Jim land Mobility, Alan In addition to the golf played, a lunch, wine and cheese gather- Feighny, Steven Zwinggi, Corey Edwards and and Kathy Aneshans- ing, silent and live auctions, and awards dinner were held. Guy Turlip (Christ the King School). The second ley and George Brown- New this year in conjunction with the silent auction was a place team members were John Lampert, Aar- ing. Dutch Auction held to benefit specific school needs at 11 of the on Steffens, Brad Schultz and Doug Beachum The premium hole (Mount Saint Mary). sponsors were An- 1st Place-St. Christopher Catholic schools in the archdiocese. The total net proceeds of the Golf Classic is projected to be more than $80,000 with more than Saint Sebastian Flight derson and House, $50,000 going directly to the 22 Catholic schools and the re- The first place team members were David BancFirst, Mary and Pictured above (L to R): Mike Bennett, Saied Music, mainder going to matching grants for Catholic Education Endow- Morton, Gary Savely, Steve Jantz and Pat Bates Tom Beadles, Crowe Sandi Michalicka, organist at St. Joseph, Rev. Mark Mason, pastor at St Joseph, and Dan Miller, Rodgers ment Funds. (Bishop McGuinness). The second place team and Dunlevy, Doug Instruments. Photo provided. The Father Kirk Larkin All-Parish Team 1st Place Traveling members were Jeff Saxton, Lawter, Ed and Tish Eason, Lisa Trophy was won by Christ the King Church Team of Jim Feighny, Lawter and John Feary (Saint John Nepomuk and Bentley Edmonds, Steven Zwinggi, Corey Edwards and Guy Turlip. School). Eide Bailly, Ralph any thanks to Mike Bennett, manag- New for 2017 were six flights named after great saints of the Saint Rita Flight Fredrickson, Good er of piano and church organ sales Archbishop Coakley says a prayer before the golf tournament. Catholic Church. Winning teams were able to direct a Flight The first place team members were Marlene Shepherd School at with Saied Music Company in Tulsa, Photos provided. M Grant to the Catholic school of their choice as part of their win- Sams, Louise Meek, Mindy Wright and Benny Mercy, Rev. James and Dan Miller with Rodgers Instruments U.S. ning prize. It was a tie between the Saint Andrew Flight First Clay (Saint Eugene School). The second place Greiner, John and in Hillsboro, Ore., for helping St. Joseph in Place Team (Saint Charles Borromeo School) and the Saint Se- team members were Justin Steckman, Matt Piercy, Kevin Pierce Seyan Hefner, Charles Lawrence, LCG Associates, Todd and Union City to install and properly showcase a and Trey Welker (Saint James School). bastian Flight First Place Team (Bishop McGuinness). Andrea Lechtenberger, Nash and Co. CPA, Peters and Chandler, 589 Artist series organ. The organ was fund- 1st Place-St. Clare The Skill’s Contest P.C., Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton School and United Mechanical. Saint Andrew Flight ed by a grant from the Catholic Foundation Closest to the Pin – Rev. Rusty Hewes; In the morning session, the first place team members were The classic hole sponsors were ADG, All Saints School, Anon- Men’s Longest Drive – Joe Vahlberg; ymous-On Behalf of Saint Gregory’s University, Arvest Bank, of Oklahoma Pastoral Music and Fine Arts Daniel Stith Jr, Joe Vahlberg, Brian Vahlberg and Matt Slatnick Women’s Longest Drive – Rebecca Taylor; Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, Catapult Learning, Endowment Fund and the generosity of St. (Saint Charles Borromeo School). The second place team mem- Longest Putt – John Hardwick. Catholic Charities, Catholic Mutual Group, Stephen A. Chastain, Joseph parishioners. The organ was blessed bers were Hugh O’Hara, Nick O’Hara, Brian Yost and Brent Cole Dennis Ottis won the 6th Hole Contest prize of a custom fit Ti- Glen Ashmore and Dental Depot, Eickhof Columberia, Holy on May 5 by Rev. Mark Mason followed by a (Christ the King School). tleist Driver. Preston Williams won the 50/50 contest and desig- Trinity School, Okarche, InvesTrust, Ken and Karen Kenworthy, concert by Dan Miller and a reception in the Saint Clare Flight nated Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton School the recipient of the prize. Paycom Payroll, LLC, Tim and Kathy Payne, Rocket Color Inc., church hall. The first place team members were Kevin Karpe, Aaron Jack, There were no winners for the Hole-in-One contests for either Sacred Heart School, El Reno, Charles Schwab and Co., Smith David Cummings and Mark Detten (Saint Mary School, Ponca a new 2017 Buick Encore Compact Sport Utility from Rick Jones and Kernke, Saint John Nepomuk School, Saints Peter and Paul City). The second place team members were Rev. John Metzinger, Buick-GMC or for a Rolex Watch from B.C. Clark Jewelers. School, Saint Ann’s Retirement Center, Surgery Center of Enid Bob Metzinger, Matt Atyia and Brent Benn (Saint Elizabeth Ann Chairman of the Golf Classic was Danny Stith. The event and Trinity Publications. Seton School). 1st Place-St. Lawrence committee was Lori Carter, Jim Feighny, Brian Jackson, Kevin In-kind donations have been provided by Cory’s Audio-Visu- Saint Christopher Flight Karpe, Wade Kovash, Butch Meibergen, Michael Ray, Sharon al Services, Rick Jones Buick GMC, Tyler Signs and B.C. Clark In the afternoon session, the first place team members were Robinson, Barbara Thornhill, David Jewelers. Special donors include Aetna, Christ the King School, Zuech, Randi Stith, Jeanne Bohan, and Delta Dental, Danny and Jeannie Stith, Doug and Tish Eason, Barney Semtner. Barbara Hatfield, Sharon and Brent Robinson, Tony Tyler and The flight sponsors for the 2017 Golf UNUM. Classic were MidFirst Bank and Wealth Management Group. The golf ball sponsors were Saint Katharine Drexel Retire- ment Center and Wells Fargo Advisors. The awards dinner sponsor was Bank of Oklahoma. The 1st Place-St. Rita 1st Place-St. Sebastina 1st Place-St. Andrew golf shirt sponsor was Lawter &

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Prayers, joy as I work, whether because I’m tired, bored burdens of Anamaría and asking myself, what were those examples she belong to a bible study, discipleship group that she Pedro A. Moreno, breakfast, dressing, followed by many sighs as or a little bit defeated at the sheer amount of others. I face the day’s tasks. Scaperlanda and messages shared with her that led her to or rosary guild? What did her mom say to her decided to O.P. work there is. But, this disposition to my work The Whether it’s house work or paid work, all too is not in accord with how God created us. distance Biddick fall in love with before she died? What did this young woman Director, Office of For the Sooner leave her often I view working as just something I have God made us to work. Before the Fall, Adam between Christ? see in her mom, and in those missionaries, that Hispanic Ministry Catholic commu- to get through. I try to do my work quickly, and Eve tended the Garden of Eden, ordering the rich- She grew up in awoke in her such an intense love for Christ? nity and reasonably well and without too much frustra- God’s creation. ness inher- a simple and lov- How did they do it so we can do it too! tion –usually with my thoughts already on the My own daily tasks aren’t just things I have ent in our ing home. Her Learning more about Jesus Christ, and the go north. next thing I have to do. I may take pride in a to do, but the way in which I am called to par- work and our experience of our work is often father wasn’t Catholic faith meant a lot to her while it also More than 200 miles later, she was received into particularly well-done job, but rarely do I relish ticipate in God’s creating work. Like Adam, it is great because we no longer live in the Garden Catholic, but her was frowned upon by most of the members of a strong Catholic community. the process of actually doing it. through my work I embrace my role as care- of Eden. We are not gardeners there; we are Imagine my surprise at In her new community, she grew in faith and taker for the world children of the Fall. Our labor includes the mother was and her community. This hostile environment to- reading from the Cate- God made and the aspect of toil. Our work is often arduous and in her own way, ward faith did not discourage her. She was more was finally able to receive, on Christmas Day, chism that in the family, gifts he has given overwhelming. as most mothers do, she would share her faith in in love with Jesus with each passing day, and on something, or someone, she desired with all we are to learn “endur- “The truth is, not very often do I me. Yet, even in our fallen world, our work is experience joy as I work, whether Jesus Christ and be an example of prayer with an morning, when she was about 20, she of her heart, her first Holy Communion. There ance and the joy of work.” This is joyous! It sanctifying. The Catechism of the Catholic her young children. Neither she nor her younger received I read this every three because I’m tired, bored or a little is a joyous activi- Church teaches us, “The vocation of humani- was no turning back, she gave her whole life to months, at the quarterly bit defeated at the sheer amount of ty to nurture and ty is to show forth the image of God and to be brother were baptized as children. Her com- her bap- Christ and even made a vow of virginity. Only baptismal seminar my tend to what God transformed into the image of the Father’s only munity was an interesting mix of believers in tism. work there is. But, this disposition Christ could be her spouse and she would be husband and I teach, and to my work is not in accord with has given us: to Son.” a higher power and those who had learned that As a new every time I am startled. totally his! leave the world It is through the work of our particular vo- the higher power had a son and his name was Christian, The joy of work! how God created us.” more beautiful and cations that we begin to show forth the image Jesus Christ. her fervor She continued with her many acts of charita- We are not only to orderly, to further of God and that we are transformed into the It was a tragic event when her community and heart- ble service and strived to live a life of what was practice endurance, but society and to help image of his Son. most pleasing to God. Even though the mission- to experience joy in work others. Whether We are God-bearers: this should bring us joy! was ravaged by illness and death. She was left felt devout – and model both for our we are doctors or Even when our work is hard, our hours are without a family and physically debilitated and love for Je- aries tried to discourage her, she was dedicated children. How often do I take joy in my work homemakers, painters or teachers, police offi- long and we can’t see clearly the good that we marked for life by what today would be known sus Christ to many acts of penances. – especially while I am doing it? Do I find real cers or engineers, we can take joy in our con- are doing, we manifest the image of God. We as a simple childhood illness. continued In the middle of one Holy Week, her health joy, connected to but distinct from pride, in tribution to society, our part in ordering and are sanctified and transformed by our partici- doing my work well? Her aunts and uncles would adopt her and to grow. being so deteriorated, she died. Her final words enriching God’s creation, and our role in the pation in God’s redeeming work. after her 18th birthday she even received per- Not only were, “Jesus, I love you!” mission to go to religious instruction and learn did she I invoke her intercession so I also can grow in more about this Jesus that her mother had spo- progress in my own love for Christ. The more I think about The witness of a man’s man ken to her about. The gospel stories the mission- her life of it, the more I am convinced that the best sowers By J.E. Helm eventually he came to believe that Football League after eight years. his way at this point. Mike Ditka aries shared with her community filled her with prayer, she The Sooner Catholic of the seeds of faith and love for Christ, the best “faith needs to be shared in com- He accepted a job as a ra- of the Chicago Bears hired him enthusiasm and more hunger for Jesus. Her love also began munity to be truly alive!” dio-broadcast color analyst for the as a special teams coach. When evangelizers, are those who are truly in love Anyone looking for a great role for the Savior and Redeemer of the world was to offer penances and sacrifices just to be able to model of what a good Catholic He played football at Catholic Saints. He also tried several execu- Ditka was hired by New Orleans, growing and becoming more intense. She was a feel a little of what Christ felt when he suffered with Christ. A profound love for Christ, who man Central High School, and his cous- tive sales positions, but couldn’t he asked Abramowicz to come on in suggested that his relatively woman in love. and died for us. loved us first, is very contagious! This is the should find the right fit. His life spiraled board as his offensive coordinator. small size (5’11) might make him out of control. He attended Charismatic Renew- What was it that these missionaries said? How The more devout she became, the more she secret to effective evangelization. be need to look better suited to being a wide “Finally,” he said he al; he and his wife began attending did they say it? What was their methodology? was rejected by her community. The shunning Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, pray for us. no fur- receiver. This proved to be a “woke Mass through the week. He formed great idea. It turned out that ther than up on a men’s prayer group that was a “God had blessed (him) with Dec. 15, Danny huge success. Sister Mary Antonine Maca degree at Saint hands that seemed almost to 1981, with He notes that “Our culture ex- Abramo- Mary’s College From the Archives … stick to the football.” Football another pects men to keep their troubles wicz, an NFL wide receiver and Sister M. Antonine was born in Leavenworth, earned him a full scholarship hang- and feeling to themselves. But, coach and, most importantly, a to Peter John Maca and Emma Kan., and a to Xavier University in Cin- over.” He this isn’t healthy for anyone, and man who has put his faith first in Parizek Maca, in Yukon on master’s degree cinnati. looked in certainly not for anyone dealing his life. March 1, 1926. at Saint Louis Abramowicz’s book has the mirror with spiritual struggles.”’ Abramowicz has penned the sto- Her siblings included her sis- University. She wonderful stories of his play- and saw He began speaking about his ry of his life in “Crossing the Goal: ter, Sister Mary Hortense, broth- taught at Bish- ing days, working summers himself for conversion, and increased the A Saint Goes Marching On.” While ers Martin and Francis, and twin op John Carroll, Sister M. “in the blast furnace depart- what he time he spent in prayer. One day, the book does have a lot of sports sister, Sister Mary Charlotte. Holy Angels and Antonine ment of Wheeling Steel,” and had be- while praying before the Blessed insider information, Abramowicz Sister Antonine attended ele- Immaculate Con- marrying the love of his life, come, and Sacrament, he felt he “heard the says in his prologue that “the pur- mentary school in Yukon and ception in Okla- Claudia DiPrinizo, after his “so I cried Lord calling me to concentrate my high school at Sacred Heart in homa City; and at Saint Mary in pose of this book is to bring you junior year at Xavier. out: O Lord, efforts on evangelizing Catholic El Reno. She graduated in 1943 Lawton. Sister taught English to along on my journey,” his life-long At this point, he writes please help men.” He did just that, speaking at from Mount Saint Mary’s Acad- Cambodian refugees in Oklaho- “quest for holiness.” that “looking back on those me!” conferences, and eventually he be- emy in Oklahoma City. Follow- ma and assisted in re-settlement. He admits candidly that early in (college) years, I can see that even He called a Jesuit priest he knew gan a TV program for EWTN called ing high school, she entered the Mass of Christian Burial was his career, he pursued “populari- though I was succeeding academi- who agreed to see him immedi- “Crossing the Goal,” a program Sisters of Mercy. May 16 with burial at Resurrec- ty and money and accolades and cally and athletically, my spiritual ately and who confessed that he, that is still on the air. Sister earned a bachelor’s tion Cemetery. alcohol,” but it was only “growing life was regressing.” too, was an alcoholic. The priest Abramowicz’s book is the story in holiness” and accepting Jesus Just before graduation, he was referred him to someone who tanley Rother entered the seminary the same year that his of a rich and wonderful life. He Christ that brought him “lasting drafted by the New Orleans Saints. had helped him, and Abramowicz sister Betty (Sr. Marita) entered the convent. Neither knew and his wife Claudia have been The Heritage Gallery at the peace.” His career went well, and he began began attending Alcoholics Anon- of each other’s plans! It also came as a surprise to his par- married for 50 years and have Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 S He describes growing up in receiving requests for speaking ymous. been blessed with three children ents. Stan the seminarian struggled with Latin and was asked to Northwest Expressway, is pre- Steubenville, Ohio, where “like engagements and endorsements. leave in . He eventually entered He felt that “God’s hand was and four grandsons. He and his senting “The Shepherd Cannot nearly everyone else … we had a His drinking increased. Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md. There, he complet- upon me.” He went home and told family survived Hurricane Katrina, Run: A retrospective on the life of crucifix on the wall and a statue of Halfway through his last season ed his studies. Despite his difficulties with Latin, Fr. Rother quickly his wife what had happened. “I and he himself survived a major Father Stanley Rother.” The ex- the Blessed Mother on the table.” with the Saints, he suffered a knee asked her to pray for me, and she heart attack. learned Spanish and the difficult local dialect Tz’utujil hibit is open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon- Abramowicz attended Catholic injury. “Before each game until told me, beautifully, that she had More than all this, “Crossing when he arrived at the Guatemalan mission in 1968. day-Friday, and on the following grade school and high school and the season ended,” he says, “they been for quite some time.” the Goal” is one man’s story of He even helped to create a written language for the Saturdays from 9 a.m. to Noon: even served as an server, but shot Novocain into my knee and His life began to settle down, and searching for faith and finding it in villagers and translate the New Testament. July 29 and Aug. 19. The exhibit it was mostly “cultural Catholi- taped it up.” Finally, an operation he felt that “the Lord was encour- a close and personal relationship is free. Special tours arranged by cism.” revealed that his knee was bad- aging me to go deeper in my faith.” with Jesus Christ. ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY ARCHIVES calling (405) 721-5651, Ext. 141. “We didn’t talk about faith out- ly damaged, and so Abramowicz Abramowicz writes about other J.E. Helm is a freelance writer for side the church,” he writes, but decided to retire from the National coaching opportunities that came the Sooner Catholic. 12 June 25, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic June 25, 2017 13 Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 ¿Cuáles fueron esas semillas de fe y amor? Fruta santa de la primera evangelización.

Todos somos inmigrantes que estamos de viaje Mientras reflexiono sobre la vida de materiales o métodos de evangelización comunidad santidad de esta jovencita, no puedo dejar de utilizaron? ¿Pertenecía a un estudio bíblico, y migrar Personas han estado en movimiento desde más refugiados son expulsados ​​de sus hoga- Dios, y alienados preguntarme, ¿cuáles fueron esos ejemplos y a un grupo de discipulado o a un grupo del hacia el que los seres humanos habitan la tierra La res debido a la violencia y la extrema pobreza unos de otros, y mensajes que fueron compartidos con ella que rosario? ¿Qué le dijo su madre antes de morir? norte. Pedro A. Moreno, inmigración es un fenómeno persistente de la que en cualquier momento desde el final de la de nuestro ver- la llevaron a enamorarse de Cristo? ¿Qué vio esta joven en su madre, y en esos O.P. historia humana. dadero yo, a cau- Sobre 200 Segunda Guerra Mundial. Ella creció en un hogar sencillo y amoroso. misioneros, que despertó en ella un amor tan Director, Oficina de ¿Por qué es que las personas están en mov- sa de nuestros millas más La inmigración es un tema político candente Su padre no era intenso por Cristo? ¿Cómo lo hicieron ellos? Ministerio Hispano imiento? A menudo se mueven de un lugar a pecados. Toda tarde, la hoy en día en los Estados Unidos y en otros lu- católico, pero ¡Para que nosotros lo podamos hacer también! otro buscando seguridad en tiempo de guerra la creación y la distancia gares. Pero, es más que una cuestión política. su madre sí lo Aprender más acerca de Jesucristo, y la Fe o disturbios políticos o tal vez en busca de historia humana entre Fort Es importante ver los desafíos que plantea la era y de una Católica significó mucho para ella, mientras comida en tiempos de hambre, buscando un lleva las cicatrices Worth, inmigración (legal e ilegal) en su contexto más manera especial, que también fue mal visto por la mayoría de nuevo modo de vivir en tiempos de dificultades y la desesperada Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley Texas y Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, fue amplio. En nuestro mundo globalizado, todos como la mayoría los miembros de su comunidad. Este ambiente económicas provocadas por cualquier número recibida en una fuerte comunidad católica. estamos conectados. Es irremediablemente carga de su pro- de las madres hostil hacia la fe no la desalentó. Ella estaba de factores. pia incapacidad para salvarse. La Palabra de En su nueva comunidad, creció en su fe miope el reaccionar sólo a los síntomas del lo hacen, más enamorada de Jesús cada día que pasaba A veces personas se ven obligadas a aban- Dios se vació a sí misma, se anonado, volvién- y finalmente pudo recibir, en una Navidad, problema sin abordar también sus causas. Y, compartiría su y en una mañana de Pascua, cuando tenía donar sus hogares debido a influencias que dose humana como nosotros y compartiendo algo, o mejor dicho recibió a alguien, que ella sin duda, son muy complejos. fe en Jesucristo unos 20 años, recibió su bautismo. escapan de su control (piensen en los esclavos nuestra suerte en todos los sentidos, incluso deseaba con todo su corazón, su Primera Es cierto que es difícil ver más allá de nues- y fue ejemplo de oración para sus hijos. Ni su Como traídos de África a nuestras costas o los indios asumiendo la culpa de nuestro pecado y murió Comunión. No había vuelta atrás, dio toda tra limitada perspectiva sobre asuntos tan hermano menor, ni ella, fueron bautizados nueva americanos forzados a retirarse de las tier- por nosotros. su vida a Cristo e incluso hizo un voto de complicados; Asuntos que a menudo son muy de niños. Su comunidad era una interesante cristiana, ras ancestrales o los cristianos en Siria e Irak El Hijo de Dios emigró a nuestro mundo para virginidad. ¡Sólo Cristo podría ser su cónyuge y personales también. ¿Qué marco de referencia mezcla de creyentes en un poder supremo y su fervor y expulsados ​​por la persecución religiosa). Por salvarnos de nuestros pecados y conducirnos a aquellos que habían aprendido que el poder su sincero ella sería totalmente suya! podemos utilizar para ayudarnos a abordar supuesto, en otras ocasiones personas van vol- nuestra verdadera patria. Dios se hizo hombre supremo tenía un hijo y su nombre era y devoto Continuó con sus muchos actos de servicio los desafíos planteados por la inmigración y la untariamente en busca de una vida mejor para para salvarnos. Al convertirse en un ser huma- Jesucristo. amor por caritativo y se esforzó por vivir una vida de ellos o para sus familias. migración con mayor comprensión, sabiduría y no, Dios se convirtió en un emigrante. Todos Fue un trágico acontecimiento cuando su Jesucristo lo que más agradaba a Dios. A pesar de que La historia de la salvación también atestigua compasión? somos migrantes. comunidad fue devastada por la enfermedad y continuaron los misioneros trataron de desalentarla, ella el hecho de la inmigración. Adán Jesús envía su Espíritu Santo la muerte. Se quedó sin familia y físicamente creciendo. también estaba dedicada a muchos actos y Eva fueron exiliados del Paraí- para acompañarnos en el viaje a debilitada y marcada para la vida por lo que No sólo de penitencia, algo que no ayudaba a su so por su desobediencia. Abram casa. No sólo somos peregrinos, hoy se conocería como una simple enfermedad progresó debilitada salud. fue llamado por Dios a aban- sino personas migrantes. Todos es- infantil. en su vida En medio de una Semana Santa, con su donar su patria con su familia tamos juntos en esto y el amor de Sus tíos y tías la adoptaron y después de de oración, salud tan deteriorada, murió. Sus últimas e ir a una Tierra Prometida, que Cristo nos insta a acompañarnos cumplir los dieciocho años de edad, incluso también palabras fueron: “¡Jesús, te amo!”. Dios le mostraría. Los descend- unos a otros. recibió permiso para ir a la instrucción comenzó Invoco su intercesión para que también yo ientes de emigraron a Especialmente debemos acom- religiosa y aprender más sobre ese Jesús a ofrecer pueda crecer en mi amor por Cristo. Cuanto Egipto a causa del hambre y sólo pañar aquellos cuyas cargas son del cual su madre le había hablado tanto. penitencias fue mucho más tarde que serían las más pesadas o por lo menos Los relatos del evangelio que los misioneros y sacrificios más lo pienso, más estoy convencido de que rescatados de la servidumbre y acompañar aquellos que estén más compartieron con su comunidad la llenaron de sólo para los mejores sembradores de las semillas de fe y llevados por Moisés a recibir una cercanos a nosotros. entusiasmo y más hambre de Jesús. Su amor poder sentir de amor a Cristo, los mejores evangelizadores, tierra propia. Ellos soportaron el Una reflexión más profunda por el Salvador y Redentor del mundo crecía y un poco de son aquellos que están verdaderamente exilio en Babilonia y luego hicieron sobre nuestro estatus compartido se hacía más intenso. Esta era una mujer muy lo que Cristo sintió cuando sufrió y murió por enamorados de Cristo. ¡Un profundo el viaje de regreso a Jerusalén como inmigrantes que buscamos enamorada del Señor. nosotros. amor por Cristo, que nos amó primero, es para reconstruir la ciudad en juntos nuestra auténtica y durade- ¿Qué es lo que dijeron estos misioneros? Cuanto más devota se volvía, más fue muy contagioso! Este es el secreto de la ruinas y el Templo. María y José ra patria puede darnos una visión ¿Cómo lo dijeron? ¿Cuál fue su metodología? rechazada por su comunidad. El rechazo evangelización efectiva. fueron obligados a tomar al niño útil de las inseguridades y los ¿Cuál fue su estilo de predicación? ¿Qué fue tan intenso que decidió abandonar su Santa Kateri Tekakwitha, ruega por nosotros. Jesús y huir a Egipto una vez más sufrimientos de nuestros muchos para escapar de la ira asesina del hermanos y hermanas inmigrantes rey Herodes antes de establecerse o refugiados. Una barcaza con 112 pasajeros desemboca en el Mar Mediterráneo frente a la La Colecta del Óbolo de San finalmente en Nazaret. costa libia antes de ser rescatada por miembros de una organización no guber- Puede parecer que los desafíos continuado de la página 12 Hay un viejo proverbio francés namental española. Foto del CNS/Yannis Behrakis, Reuters. planteados por la migración ma- que dice: “Cuantas más cambi- siva de personas en todo el pla- estandarizados. visionario con una creencia Pedro será el 1 y 2 de Julio an las cosas, más permanecen neta, o la crisis de refugiados en Antes de unirse a Uplift fuerte en valores cristianos y Hace poco oí una presentación que ofrecía Heights, Yocom fue co-director un récord de entregar buenos iguales”. Uno de los signos obvios de nuestro Medio Oriente o los inmigrantes indocumen- WASHINGTON — La Colecta del cisco mientras cuida de los más una idea de un marco de referencia más am- de la High School KIPP Renais- resultados,” dijo Porter. “Esta- tiempo son estos movimientos masivos de tados aquí en los Estados Unidos estén más Óbolo de San Pedro será tomada necesitados”. plio. El orador comenzó en el corazón de la sance en Nuevo Orleans. Algu- mos construyendo una nueva personas. Hoy en día, debido a la guerra y el allá de nuestra capacidad de abordar o incluso en muchas diócesis de los Esta- El Óbolo de San Pedro se recoge Trinidad. “Tanto amó Dios al mundo que le na vez considerada como una escuela, una nueva comunidad hambre, degradación ambiental, pobreza y la comenzar a comprender. Pero, ciertamente, un dos Unidos el fin de semana del en todo el mundo para ayudar escuela problemática, Yocom y una nueva cultura. Cody está falta de seguridad hay más personas en movi- entrego a su Hijo único” (Juan 3:16). Conoc- buen primer paso es apreciar que todos so- 1 al 2 de julio. Los fondos de esta al Papa a proporcionar alivio a ayudó a liderar una transfor- comprometido en asegurar que miento que en cualquier momento de la histo- emos bien este versículo. Dios envió a su Hijo mos inmigrantes y que cada inmigrante tiene colecta apoyan las obras cari- las víctimas de guerras, perse- mación al cambiar la cultura es- entreguemos una experiencia ria humana. Por lo general, los factores detrás a emigrar a un mundo quebrantado y lleno de una historia. Necesitamos tomar tiempo para tativas del Papa Francisco a los cuciones religiosas y desastres colar, dando énfasis a las altas educativa católica y de nivel de estos cambios masivos en la población pecado para redimirnos y traernos de nuevo a ver las caras humanas detrás del problema y sufrientes y marginados en todo naturales. Se puede encontrar expectativas e incrementando el mundial a nuestros estudiantes están estrechamente vinculados. Hoy en día, casa. Habíamos sido separados y alienados de aprender de sus historias. el mundo. más información sobre la colec- porcentaje de estudiantes reci- y a sus familias y a la vez au- “La Colecta del Óbolo de San Pe- ta en www.usccb.org/ppc, y se biendo calificaciones “buenas” mentar nuestras posibilidades dro es una forma tangible de ser puede acceder a los recursos para o “excelentes” en evaluaciones de transformar y mejorar vidas. testigo de la ternura y la miseri- la colecta en www.usccb.org/ppc/ Cristo Rey OKC Contrata Director y se Prepara estatales del 34 por ciento al 50 No podría estar más emociona- cordia de Dios”, dijo el Arzobis- collection. por ciento Yocom comenzó su da de comenzar nuestro primero po Thomas Para Abrir en el 2018 carrera en la educación en el año escolar con el cómo nuestro J. Rodi, de 2006 como maestro de estudios director.” Mobile, Ala, OKLAHOMA CITY -- Cristo Rey transformadora que busca ayu- educa al grupo de estudiantes que entrará sociales antes de interesarse Yocom actualmente estudia presidente Oklahoma City Catholic High dar a estudiantes provenientes de estudiante por nuestras puertas.” en el área de administración y un doctorado en liderazgo del Comité educativo en la Universidad School ha contratado a su primer familias de recursos limitados. La entero. Es Yocom cuenta con una trayec- liderazgo educativo. Completó de Colectas el prestigiado programa Ryan Bautista de Dallas y obtuvo una director y sigue en camino para red nacional de escuelas Católicas más que una toria impresionante de éxito en Nacionales Fellowship, un programa de maestría de la Universidad Roo- abrir sus puertas en el otoño del Cristo Rey combina un programa educación, se aumentar el rendimiento académi- de la USCCB. tres años que entrena a mae- sevelt. Recibió su licenciatura 2018. Cody Yocom comenzará académico riguroso y experiencia trata de darles co. Bajo su liderazgo como direc- “Nos unimos stros talentosos a ser directores de la Universidad de Texas. un futuro. Va- tor en Uplift Heights, una escuela a nuestros su trabajo en Cristo Rey OKC de laboral profesional. Todo estudi- en escuelas “chárter” en áreas El y su esposa junto con sus “chárter” preparatoria en la ciudad hermanos y manera inmediata y juntamente ante en una escuela Cristo Rey mos a otorgar urbanas. 2 hijos se mudaron a Oklahoma de Dallas, la escuela fue líder en hermanas con la presidenta, Renee Porter, recibe ayuda económica como posibilidades La Presidenta de Cristo Rey City en junio del 2017. Yocom su distrito en la mejoría de califi- en los Esta- continuaran las preparaciones parte de un programa de estudio y y abrir puer- OKC, Renee Porter dijo que Yo- dice estar tremendamente agra- caciones para todos los grados es- dos Unidos para recibir al primer grupo de trabajo subvencionado por empre- tas que estos com fue contratado por su ética decido con el recibimiento y la Cody Yocom colares durante el año pasado. De y en todo el estudiantes en la escuela. sas locales. estudiantes laboral, su liderazgo y su visión. amabilidad dada a su familia manera consistente excedieron las mundo para Yocom dijo que se siente emo- “Esta es una oportunidad es- nunca hubier- “No queríamos solo un ad- por sus nuevos vecinos en Okla- metas recomendadas en exámenes apoyar al cionado de unirse a Cristo Rey pecial para mi familia y para an imaginado. ministrador, queríamos a un homa. Papa Fran- OKC y su modelo de educación mí,” dijo Yocom. “Cristo Rey OKC Espero con anticipación al primer continúa en la página 13 Copyright © 2016, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Se reservan todos los derechos. oto: © CNS/Paul Haring. 80200217 14 June 25, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic June 25, 2017 15 Calendar Briefs This calendar only covers the two weeks between issue dates and may not reflect all of the calendar items. To see a full calendar, go to www.soonercatholic.org. Career tech scholarships offered tact Toni Harrelson at adoration. $100 due at registration. Schol- Fr. Price Oswalt, pastor at St. June Pastoral Center. Contact Clernon, (405) 330-6334 or tor, (918) 822-3255, rcalli- Catholic Foundation of Okla- [email protected] or (405) arships available. Contact the Joseph Old Cathedral, will lead an Toni Calvey, (405) 630-0539, (405) 414-9407. [email protected]. homa announced 2017-2018 341-2199. Office of Youth and Young Adult 11-day pilgrimage to Ireland Oct 25 Pray the Rosary for Life at [email protected] or career tech scholarships for qual- Ministry, (405)721-9220 or (405) 9-19. Three nights in Dublin, two 6:30 p.m. at the abortion visit www.SpiritOKC.org. 4 Independence Day – CPC 8 Project training 9 ifying Catholic residents in the Clancy’s 2017 All Sports Golf 721-5651, Ext. 115, OLOG2017@ nights each in Knock and Killar- center, 2453 Wilcox Dr., Nor- closed. a.m. at Catholic Charities, Classic archdiocese. Scholarships are archokc.org. www.archokc.org. ney, and one night each in Galway man. In cases of inclement July 1232 N. Classen, OKC. Con- $500 to $1,000 per year for one Bishop McGuinness will host the and Limerick. Visits to Ballentub- weather, meet at the chapel 7 First Friday Sacred Heart tact Jewel McCorkle, (405) year. Scholarships for approved golf classic June 26 at Twin Hills St. Kateri Honor Dance ber and Kylemore Abbey are in- at St. , 100 1 Feast of St. Junipero Serra. Mass at the Catholic Pasto- 523-3012. certificate training programs. Ap- Golf and Country Club in Oklaho- The annual St. Kateri Honor cluded. Cost is $3,249 pp. Deposit Stinson St., Norman. Contact ral Center, OKC. Exposition plication due by Monday, July 3. ma City. Team entry fee is $600 Dance is 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. July 8 8 The Red Plains Benedictine is $450 with final payment due by Connie Lang, (405) 249-1041, 1 The Lay Missionaries of of the Blessed Sacrament at Contact CFO at (405) 721-4115, and single player entry is $175. on the campus of St. Gregory’s Oblates of Mt. St. Scholastica July 9. Package includes round- [email protected]. Charity, the Secular (Lay) 5:30 p.m. with the Sacrament [email protected] or go online Visit www.bmchs.org. Contact Abbey and University, 1900 W. meeting, Noon - 2:30 p.m., trip air from most East Coast and Order of Blessed Teresa of of Reconciliation available to www.cfook.org. John Hamilton, jhamilton@bmchs. MacArthur St. in Shawnee. Mass Rm. A/B, at St. Charles Bor- 26 Clancy’s 2017 All Sports Golf Calcutta, meeting at St. Ann prior to Mass. Mass is at 7 org, (405) 842-6638. at 3 p.m., followed by a pilgrim- Midwest cities, superior tourist romeo, 5024 N. Grove Ave. Classic at Twin Hills Golf and Nursing Home, OKC. Mass at p.m. Call the Office of Family Mount St. Mary summer camps age to the St. Kateri statue, gourd class hotels, escorted guides, and Contact Judith Martin, (405) Country Club, OKC. Contact 9:30 a.m.; meeting following. Life, (405) 721-8944, or Diane Athletic and specialty Summer Archbishop’s Dinner 2017 dancing, supper break, inter-trib- daily breakfast and dinners. Con- 635-5665, jmmartinosb@ John Hamilton, jhamilton@ Contact Karen Banks (405) Grim at (405) 528-6252. camps at Mount St. Mary, 2801 S. Archbishop Coakley and the al dancing and dance contests tact Col. John Tagnesi, (888) 544- yahoo.com. bmchs.org, (405) 842-6638. 396-9086 or Toni Harrelson Shartel in Oklahoma City, include board of directors of the Catholic for girls and boys ages 9-17. The 4461, [email protected]. at (405) 341-2199. St. Kateri Tekakwitha Honor baseball, basketball, football, soc- Foundation of Oklahoma invite celebrant will be Bishop David 8 9 St. Francis of Assisi Secu- Dance 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. at St. cer, volleyball, robotics, speed and people to attend the 2017 Arch- Konderla, from the Diocese of Tul- Pilgrimage to Baltimore 28 Feast of St. Irenaeus. lar Franciscan Fraternity of 2 spirit. Visit www.mountstmary. bishop’s Dinner at 7 p.m. Aug. 8 at sa. Contact Deacon Roy Callison, Join Fr. Stephen Bird on a The Third Order (Lay) Domin- Gregory’s Abbey and Univer- Greater OKC meeting, 2 p.m. org/summercamps. the Oklahoma City Golf and Coun- American Indian Catholic Out- pilgrimage to the Baltimore area 29 Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. icans meeting at the Stanley sity, 1900 W. MacArthur St., - 4 p.m. at St. Andrew, 800 Shawnee. Contact Deacon try Club, 7000 N.W. Grand Blvd. reach coordinator, (918) 822-3255, Aug. 24-28. Baltimore was the first Rother House (behind St. N.W. 5, Moore, McConnell Charismatic Catholic prayer James) in OKC, 2 p.m. - 4 Roy Callison, American Indian Patriotic Rosary in Nichols Hills. Individual tickets [email protected]. diocese in the United States. Sites 29 Room. Contact Bill Full, (316) St. John in Edmond will hold $250. Proceeds benefit the St. meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic p.m. Call John or Mary Mc- Catholic Outreach coordina- 558-0422, [email protected]. include the National Shrine of St. their yearly patriotic rosary during John Vianney Fund, a permanent Project Gabriel Elizabeth Ann Seton, the Nation- the Fortnight for Freedom at 7 endowment supporting seminarian Catholic Charities training at 9 al Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of p.m. June 28 in the sanctuary. Ev- education for the Archdiocese of Jobs Box a.m. July 8 for Project Gabriel, a Lourdes, Mount St. Mary Seminary eryone is invited. Oklahoma City. Call (405) 721- Music director/organist - Enid per elementary teacher who is certi- Kindergarten teacher - Yukon cepting applications for the 2017-18 confidential, compassionate parish where Fr. Stanley Rother studied, 4115, cfookc.org/dinner. ministry helping women struggling St. Francis Xavier in Enid is fied to teach in Oklahoma. Call (405) St. John Nepomuk Catholic School school year for a middle school sci- and the National Shrine of the Im- Holy Innocents’ Chapel perpetu- with unplanned pregnancies. The seeking a full-time music director 354-2509; send resume and copy of in Yukon is accepting applications ence and math teacher. Applicants al adoration maculate Conception in Washing- current teaching certificate to Natalie Our Lady of Guadalupe Camp training covers aspects of healthy and organist. Degree in music de- for the 2017-2018 school year for a should have a minimum of a bache- ton D.C. Cost is $1,350 pp dbl occ Johnson, [email protected], or St. Holy Innocents’ Foundation is Register for the 2017 Our Lady relationships with partners, sired. Experience and knowledge of kindergarten teacher who is certified lor’s degree and be certified to teach seeking more adorers for the Holy of Guadalupe Catholic Youth or $1,700 pp single occ. Deposit is the music tradition of the Catholic John Nepomuk Catholic School, 600 to teach in Oklahoma. Call (405) middle school math and science children and self. Contact Jewel Garth Brooks Blvd., Yukon 73099. Innocents’ Chapel next door to the Camp. Open to youth who have McCorkle, adoption and pregnancy $500 pp with final payment due by Church needed. Includes weddings, 354-2509; send resume and copy in Oklahoma. Send resume, cover new Planned Parenthood abortion finished third grade through 12th July 15. Package includes round- funerals, quincineras and Holy of current teaching certificate to letter and copy of teaching certifi- services, (405) 523-3012, or Becky Elementary teachers - MWC center in northwest OKC. Con- grade. Cost is $300 pp. Deposit of trip air, hotel, daily breakfast, one Days. Contact Fr. Irwin, (580) 237- Natalie Johnson, principal@sjnok. cate to Alicia Vazquez, principal, St. VanPool, parish engagement, (405) St. Philip Neri Catholic School in 523-3000, Ext. 245. Next training lunch, three dinners, admission 0812 or [email protected]. Midwest City is seeking elementary org, or St. John Nepomuk Catholic James Catholic School, 1224 S.W. Oct. 14 at Catholic Charities, 1232 to all scheduled activities and tips teachers. Applicants must hold state School, 600 Garth Brooks Blvd., 41, OKC 73109 or e-mail avazquez@ The Catholic Foundation N. Classen, OKC. (except hotel). Contact Mary Fahy, Elementary teacher - Yukon certification. Teaching experience Yukon 73099. stjames-catholic.org. Seats remain for pilgrimage to (405) 721-5651, Ext. 158. Space is St. John Nepomuk Catholic School is preferred. E-mail resume to Mrs. Catholic Ireland limited. in Yukon is accepting applications for Brenda Tener, principal, at btener@ Math and Science teacher - OKC To see more job openings, go online CORNERSTONE the 2017-2018 school year for an up- spnok.org. St. James Catholic School is ac- to www.soonercatholic.org. Donating real estate has FAITH NIGHT Catholic First. Ranked the #1 Agency in the order real advantages The World Cup of Softball will in 2015 and in the U.S. in 2016 Donating real estate (a farm or ranch, be played at the USA Softball Catholic Always. a vacation home, investment property or Hall of Fame Complex, 2801 N.E. even a life estate in your home) can be a 50, July 5-9. This year’s sched- winning situation for the donor. 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hen Archbishop Coakley was in- 647 households, representing 63 churches. was well-received. Items of need that tested as stalled as bishop in 2010, he chal- After delivering their report to Archbishop most important were faith formation, priests’ Wlenged everyone in the archdiocese Coakley and his advisors, CCS shared its find- retirement, and the shrine, church and minis- to be modern-day disciples and fearlessly share ings and recommendations on May 31 to clergy try complex. our faith with the world. at their convocation. Study participants said clergy will be sup- One concrete action that followed was the “It is exciting for us to be gathered today to portive of a campaign beginning of a strategic vi- and that a significant sioning process in 2013. The percentage of house- process included Archbishop holds will give when Coakley holding eight listen- asked. The Hispanic ing sessions with clergy and laypeople throughout the Catholic community archdiocese. The outcome indicated eagerness to was the identification of three contribute to the proj- ministry priorities – new ect as well. evangelization, faith forma- CCS reported that tion and Hispanic ministry the lay faithful are very – to advance Archbishop willing to add their own Coakley’s call and motto, “Go leadership and support make disciples.” to the campaign effort. The growth of the archdio- Following the report cese brings exciting opportu- to the priests, Arch- nities and challenges. Peter bishop Coakley said, de Keratry, executive director “The campaign gives of Stewardship and Develop- us an opportunity to ment, and his team are com- grow in our under- mitted to meeting the growth standing that we are opportunity head-on. all part of the larger “The archdiocese is plan- Church. It will bring ning its first major fund- raising campaign to provide us closer as one Body much-needed resources to serve others, live hear the results of the planning efforts, and on of Christ, called to be good stewards of God’s our faith more boldly and to minister to all of the verge of beginning campaign organization gifts. The success of the campaign will enable its people in answer to Jesus’ call to - and fundraising,” Archbishop Coakley said. the Church in central and western Oklahoma ship,” de Keratry said. “It seems providential that our first archdioce- to expand in ministry and outreach.” This past spring, Archbish- Armed with the results of the CCS study, op Coakley asked clergy and archdiocesan leaders will continue planning ef- laity for help discerning the forts. A Case Statement Task Force and scope and strategy of a cam- Advisory Committee will make recommenda- paign for a new shrine for tions on a final statement of needs and goal for Father Stanley Rother and the campaign, considering the report findings. other needs. “We are excited by the results of the study, The initial campaign case and eager to move forward with our planning for support elements tested process,” de Keratry said. “Through this effort, in the planning study were: every person in the archdiocese will have an  Shrine for Father Stanley opportunity to make a difference in the life of Rother, including a church the Church. We are looking forward to sharing and ministry complex with emphasis on serv- ing Hispanic Catholics; san campaign will begin with the beatification more in the weeks and months ahead.”  Renovation and restoration of The Cathe- of Father Stanley dral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help; Rother, and fitting  Strengthening parishes with a share of the that through it, we funds raised in parishes for their needs and a will build a shrine f u n d f o r f u t u r e p a r i s h d e v e l o p m e n t ; in his honor.”  Faith formation with endowments for sem- CCS shared inarian education and other formation ministr positive findings. ies; The firm report-  Spiritual life center that would serve as a ed more than 90 space for retreats, spiritual direction, events percent of all study and programs; participants have a  Priests’ retirement fund. positive perception The fundraising consulting firm CCS was of the archdiocese. engaged to implement a campaign planning Respondents iden- study. CCS brings 70 years of Catholic fund- tified the top three raising experience throughout the United perceived strengths States and beyond. The purpose of the study and challenges of was to: the archdiocese as:  Test the case for support and determine Strengths – additional needs; Archbishop Coak-  Identify campaign leaders; ley/leadership, lay  Determine fundraising capacity; faithful, and priests  Gather advice on campaign strategy; and seminarians;  Determine a challenging and realistic goal. Challenges – CCS conducted 157 interviews with clergy vocations, Hispanic and lay leaders; held focus groups with His- ministry and youth panic Catholic leaders from four parishes; and formation. administered an e-survey to 3,500 Catholic The initial cam- households. paign case for Responses to the e-survey were received from support generally