soonercatholic.org September 27, 2020 archokc.org Go Make Disciples Chaplains help guide Catholic high school students

By K.S. McNutt The Sooner Catholic

he chaplains at Oklaho- ma City’s three Catholic high schools come from different backgrounds, butT they share a passion for en- couraging young people to grow in faith. Father Alex Kroll is a first-time chaplain at Mount Mary Catholic High School. Growing up in Enid, he attended Bible Academy where he was told Catholics weren’t going to heaven. Father Linh Bui has been the chaplain at Cristo Rey Oklaho- ma Catholic High School since it opened in 2018. Born in Vietnam, he came to the with Fr. Danny Grover celebrates in the Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati Chapel at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School in . This fall marks his fifth year as chaplain at BMCHS where he also is an alumni.Photo provided. continued on page 8

Poker run benefits The Center of Family Love

By Charles Albert “We are constantly astonished The Sooner Catholic and humbled by the overwhelm- ing support provided to our res- On Sept. 12, members of the idents by the Knights on Bikes. Knights on Bikes rallied in sup- We are thrilled to roll out our new port of the Love Run to raise 1981 Crew, spearheaded by our money for the new and exclusive crew captain, center resident, 1981 Crew at The Center of Fami- Kevin D. The support provided by ly Love in Okarche. the Knights on Bikes is helping The 1981 Crew is an exclusive us launch a new initiative that monthly giving program estab- illuminates the collective power lished to celebrate The Center of that donors can have together,” Family Love’s 40 years in service said Debbie Espinosa, president to those who live with physical and CEO of The Center of Family and intellectual disabilities. It is Love. named after the year, 1981, when Tim Burns was the event orga- the center was founded by the nizer and announced that more than $2,500 was raised for the Members of the Knights on Bikes hosted a poker Knights of Columbus. run to benefit The Center of Family Love in Bikers from all over the state Okarche. Photos provided. participated. continued on page 7

“O Jesus, our great High Priest, hear my humble prayers on behalf of your priests. Give them a deep faith, a bright and firm hope and a burning love that will ever increase in the course of their priestly life.” Priesthood Sunday September 27, 2020 serraokc.org/priesthood-sunday 2 September 27, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic September 27, 2020 3

Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more Bishop chairmen affirm right to shelter for all, news on the commend improvements to HUD Rule Strive to preserve the unity website WASHINGTON – On Sept. 11, the U.S. Con- This right must be available to all people, and basic shelter, for which we are grateful. of the Spirit By Sooner Catholic Staff ference of Catholic Bishops submitted public we have a particular concern for individuals “Because individual shelters function under comment on a proposed regulation modifying who are most vulnerable. We advocate for this varying circumstances, have different facilities Additional coverage of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban just as Catholic service providers endeavor to and resources, and may have specialized pro- In the First Letter of , the author admon- will be victorious. Jesus Church and archdiocesan Development’s “Equal Access Rule” for tem- meet the needs of all who come to their doors. gramming or work with distinctly vulnerable ishes us in these words, “Be sober and vigilant. Your Christ conquers! news and events, only on porary and emergency shelters. Archbishop In this way, we pursue the imperative work of persons, ‘one-size-fits-all’ mandates may not opponent the devil is prowling around looking for But, as Saint Peter Coakley, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee mercy that Jesus made known in saying ‘I was www.soonercatholic.org. always be appropriate. Flexibility for personnel someone to devour. Resist him, steadfast in faith” (1 warns us, we must be on Domestic Justice and Human Develop- . . . a stranger and you welcomed me.’ to ensure shelters and their arrangements are Pt 5:8-9). vigilant. The devil is still a To send photos, event ment, Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Mi- “The regulation proposed by the Department Archbishop Paul S. Coakley as beneficial as possible for all persons, while The devil, whom Saint Ignatius of Loyola referred at work. The Evil One information or story ideas, ami, chairman of the Committee for Religious of Housing and Urban Development, modifying seeks to exploit any divi- Liberty, and Bishop Konderla of Tulsa, chair- remaining faithful to the truths that motivate to as the enemy of our human nature due to his e-mail [email protected]. rules with respect to sex-specific accommo- hatred for us, has many tactics. In these times, he sion to his own advan- man of the Subcommittee for the Promotion dations, poses considerations affecting the their service, is important.” is employing one of his oldest and most effective. He tage. He has many tactics and tools. He takes what is and Defense of Marriage, issued the following well-being of, and service to, the poor. Though The full text of the USCCB comment letter a Online Mass Tuesdays is sowing discord and division. The work of the Evil good and corrupts it. A prime example of this is the statement: not perfect nor answering all questions, it is may be accessed at: www.usccb.org/offices/ Join Archbishop Coakley and One is always to scatter and divide. The fruit of the use that he makes of social media to advance lies and “Our Catholic faith teaches that housing is a step in the right direction toward improving general-counsel/rulemaking/9.8.2020.final_. priests of the archdiocese for Holy Spirit, by contrast, is always unity and peace. half-truths, fear and suspicion to create discord. a universal and inviolable right of all persons. flexibility while respecting all persons’ right to HUD_.comments.pdf online daily Mass at 11:30 Saint Paul urges us to live in a manner worthy of our An unfortunate example of this diabolic tactic is the a.m. every Tuesday from the calling “striving to preserve the unity of the Spirit way the recommended use of masks and face cover- St. Chap- through the bond of peace” (Eph. 4:3). ings as a means to prevent the spread of COVID-19 el at the Catholic Pastoral We are living through a series of crises unprece- has become a source of such rancor and division. Center. Mass will be live- dented in our lifetime. Though we might wish this Who is benefitting from the discord, the insinuations streamed at archokc.org/live, year was already behind us, 2020 will not soon be and the mistrust that these heated conflicts engen- YouTube Live and on Face- Mass in forgotten! The global pandemic, the suspension of der? This is not the work of the Spirit. It’s scandalous book Live. Remembrance public Masses (which continues in some places), that we are tearing each other apart over how we unrest in the streets due to racial injustice, economic participate safely in the Mass, and this at a time that a Find a list of online of the Unborn uncertainty and a sharply divided electorate weeks some are not able to participate in public Masses at daily and Sunday Masses, Most Rev. Konderla, Bishop before a critical election all highlight the latent di- all! (Pray for the faithful of the Archdiocese of San Procedures for Resuming of Tulsa, celebrated the annual Mass visions and suspicions that the Evil One is eager to Francisco!) Ministries, prayers, an act in Remembrance of the Unborn on exploit for his purposes. If the devil has his tactics and weapons, faith offers of spiritual communion and Sept. 12 at St. Gregory’s Abbey in Many assess these challenges through economic us our own spiritual weapons: prayer, fasting and the other resources related to the Shawnee. During the Mass, wreaths and political lenses. They seek solutions through practice of virtue. At a time when society is so polar- quarantine and coronavirus were blessed. The wreaths will be laid these same means. Economics and politics certainly ized, we Catholics have an important contribution to at archokc.org/mass. at the graves of the unborn by the have their place in a just society. As believers, howev- make by civilizing the tone of our discourse, speaking Knights of Columbus. er, our faith recognizes a more fundamental struggle. and acting kindly and respectfully to and about one a The 2021 Oklahoma It is the struggle between light and darkness, truth another as we strive to promote the unity of the Spirit Catholic Women’s Confer- and the lie, life and death. We know the outcome. Life through the bond of peace. ence is Feb. 27 at Embassy Suites, 2501 Conference Dr. in Norman. Tickets $55 be- fore Dec. 1; $65 after Dec. 1. Archbishop Coakley elected to USCCB Executive Committee Visit okcatholicwomen.com.

According to the USCCB Statutes (Article X), the USCCB Bylaws (VII, 1, b), and the USCCB Committee Handbook (I, A, 1), it is the duty of the Executive Committee to deal with urgent conference matters such as Br. Isidore Harden, O.S.B., is holding the blessings book for corporate and financial issues and relations Fr. M. Price Oswalt Bishop David Konderla Most Rev. David Konderla. Photos Br. George Hubl, O.S.B. with the federal government when the Ad- ministrative Committee or Plenary Assem- bly is not in session; to exercise oversight @archokc over personnel matters; to make recom- mendations to the president and committee chairmen, as appropriate, concerning the Archdiocese of business of the conference; and to fulfill Oklahoma City any other responsibilities entrusted to it. The committee is composed of the confer- Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City ence officers and one member of the Ad- ministrative Committee elected by his fellow Archbishop Coakley. Photo CNS/Bob Roller. members. Father and maker of all, you adorn all creation with splendor and beauty, Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar and fashion human lives in your image and likeness. The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. Awaken in every heart reverence for the work of Sept. 28-29 – Fall Clergy Days, Catholic Pastoral Center your hands, and Sept. 29 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC (live-streamed) renew among your Oct. 1 – Senior Staff meeting, 10 a.m., CPC people a readiness to Oct. 2 – Oklahoma Catholic Radio: Steak, Scotch & Cigars Event, 6 p.m., CPC refectory and patio nurture and sustain your Oct. 4 – Red Mass, Archdiocese of St. Louis, 10 a.m. precious gift of life. Oct. 6 – USCCB Domestic Justice and Human Development Committee meeting (Zoom), Noon Grant this through our Lord Oct. 6 – Joint meeting of USCCB Domestic Justice and International Justice and Peace Committees (Zoom), Jesus Christ, your Son, 1:30 p.m. who lives and reigns with Oct. 7 – USCCB International Justice and Peace Committee meeting (Zoom), Noon you in the unity of the Oct. 8 – School Mass, 8:30 a.m., St. James the Greater School, OKC Holy Spirit, one God Oct. 8 – Spitzer Center Episcopal Advisory Board meeting (Zoom), 11 a.m. forever and ever. Oct. 8 – Blue Mass, 6:30 p.m., St. John Nepomuk, Yukon Amen. Oct. 9 – Provincial Tribunal Workshop (Zoom), 1 p.m. 4 September 27, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic September 27, 2020 5

Meet the Day of Br. Nguyen invested as novice at Reflection ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY St. Gregory’s Abbey This is part of a series to introduce the seminarians of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Abbot Lawrence Stasyszen and the monks of Saint Greg- ory’s Abbey invested Brother Most Reverend John (Ford) Nguyen as a novice in the community on Paul S. Coakley Kazimir Sept. 13. Archbishop of Oklahoma City Biesiada Brother Novice John Michael Publisher is from Saint Andrew Dung Lac in Oklahoma Diane Clay Fr. Swamy Andarias, of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Hobart, City. Following the ancient Editor stands with the First Holy Communion Class on Aug. 9. Photo provided. tradition established in Sacred What is your home parish? Scripture, the abbot assigns My home parish is Saint Monica the novice with a new name to Dana Attocknie Catholic Church in Edmond. signify the change in life that Managing Editor he is undertaking. What seminary do you attend? The names of are cho- I attend Kenrick-Glennon Seminary sen to provide the novice with a Volume 42, Number 18 in Saint Louis. role model and a spiritual com- panion for his life in the mon- astery. Br. Nov. John Michael Sooner Catholic Newspaper If it is God’s will, what year will you be ordained a priest? is under the special patronage 7501 Northwest Expressway Fr. Sean O’Brien presented “A God-willing, I’ll be ordained in of two saints: Saint John of the Br. John Michael (Ford) Nguyen was Oklahoma City, OK 73132 Deeper Encounter with Christ 2026. Cross was a Carmelite Friar in invested as a novice on Sept. 13. (405) 721-1810 from the Gospel of John” during Spain during the 16th century. Photo Br. George Hubl, O.S.B. Fax: (405) 721-5210 the Day of Reflection on Sept. 12 What advice would you give to He led a reform of the order, at St. Gregory’s Abbey in Shaw- founding the Discalced Car- Abbot Lawrence Stasyszen and Prior E-mail: [email protected] someone discerning a call to the nee. Photo provided. melite Order. He endured great Boniface Copelin stand with Br. Nov. Mailing Address: Fr. Lance Warren, pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in El Reno, cele- priesthood? John Michael in front of a St. Bene- brated Confirmation on Aug. 16. Photo provided. If you are discerning the priest- suffering during his life as a P.O. Box 32180 dict statue. Photo Theresa Bragg. hood, I recommend reading “To Save result of physical illness and Oklahoma City, OK 73123 a Thousand Souls” and praying resistance to his reforms. He is Missionary Society, and to about everything you’ve read! a , known Visit us online at for his mystical poetry and oth- assist the poor and Vietnam- Deacon Formation er writings that describe union ese Catholics who were under www.soonercatholic.org What do you look forward to with God. persecution. He eventually was most about becoming a priest? ry’s Abbey is a one-year pe- Saint Michael Ho Dinh Ly arrested during a violent perse- riod in which novices live the The Celebration of the I look forward to bringing Jesus Visit the archdiocesan website lived in the 19th century, cution of the Catholic Church monastic life intensely and are Eucharist for the Rite of into others’ lives. Particularly, I look at www.archokc.org largely in Vietnam. He was a in Vietnam and was beheaded formed in monastic spirituality. Institution of Acolytes for forward to doing so by celebrating the Catholic husband and father, because of his promotion of It is not a period of vowed com- the Deacon Formation Class Mass. and a successful silk merchant the faith. He is known as the mitment, but rather a period The Sooner Catholic of 2021 was held Sept. 11 and high-ranking Mandarin. “Protector and of the of discernment that can lead (USPS 066-910) is published at the St. Francis de Sales Name one thing that every He used his wealth and influ- Church” in Vietnam. to the profession of vows at the biweekly except for once in Chapel at the Catholic Catholic needs to know. ence to support the French The novitiate of Saint Grego- end of one year. January and July by the Pastoral Center in Every Catholic needs to know how much Jesus loves us all on a person- Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City. al level.

The newspaper is not responsible Why choose a life of sacrificial Dcn. Sherman McKaskle for unsolicited material. love? Deacon Sherman “Mac” McKaskle died Sept. Copyright © 2020 Sooner Catholic Jesus calls us to take up our 8 in Mangum. cross and follow him. I can’t think Deacon McKaskle was born Jan. 18, 1944, of a more joyful life than one that is Subscription rate: $25 per year in Orange, , to Ezell centered around a sacrificial love and McKaskle and Hazel Mari- for all who are not members of the following him in spreading that love Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. elli. He was ordained a throughout the world. permanent deacon on Nov. Periodical postage paid at 15, 2002, by Archbishop Oklahoma City, OK 73125. To learn more about seminary, contact: Emeritus Eusebius J. Bel- Rev. Brian Buettner at tran and was assigned to POSTMASTER: Send address [email protected] or (405) 721-9351. Queen of All Saints Cath- changes to the Sooner Catholic, okcvocations.com olic Church in Sayre. He P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, retired from parish diaco- nal service in 2019. OK 73123. Dcn. Sherman Deacon McKaskle McKaskle served in the U.S. Army for three years in medical evacuation and was a retired electrical me- JinYu Burnham recently began her postu- ter technician. He received training in Texas lancy with the Sisters of St. Francis of the Law Enforcement Officer Certification and Martyr St. George in Alton, Ill. She is a pa- Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science. rishioner of St. Gregory the Great Catholic He enjoyed reading, music, wood carving and Church in Enid and a graduate of Oklaho- remote-control airplanes. ma State University. Photo provided. He is survived by his wife Merle (Smith) McKaskle, son Matthew McKaskle and wife Lisa, son Andrew McKaskle and wife Monica, Join the Serra Club daughter Sarah Peffer and husband JJ, daugh- The Serra Club of Oklahoma City meets ter Shannon Haenel and husband Kris, and 10 The Sooner Catholic at 10:30 a.m. on the third Tuesday of grandchildren. is supported through the each month via Zoom and at the Catholic The Mass of Christian Burial was held on Annual Catholic Appeal and Sooner Photos Chris Porter/ Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Ex- Sept. 14 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Catholic Communications Appeal. Sooner Catholic. pressway. All welcome. Visit serraokc.org. Mangum. Interment at Reed Cemetery. 6 September 27, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic September 27, 2020 7 Bishop John Carroll Catholic School continued from page 1 Oklahoma City priest “re-ordained” after center at this first-time event. Despite weather issues, concerns receives aviation education grant over COVID-19 and other state com- learning of invalid peting events, event organizers had more than 30 motorcycles partici- OKLAHOMA CITY – Earlier this year, since baptism is the means by which a pate. All are members of the Oklaho- the Vatican Congregation for the Doc- person enters the Church and is incor- OKLAHOMA CITY – Thir- ucation program designed by post-secondary education. The ma Knights of Columbus. trine of the Faith issued an important porated into the body of Christ. It also ty-eight organizations were the school to expose students grant funds are part of the Mark Cearley, central regional doctrinal note alerting the Catholic means he had not been validly ordained awarded Aerospace and Avia- to STEM activities in coding, agency’s initiative to give more president of Knights on Bikes said, Church throughout the world that as a priest. tion Education Program grants aeronautical engineering and Oklahoma young people access “Tim Burns did an outstanding were not valid if the spo- To rectify the issue, Father Boazman or contracts totaling more than physics. to STEM careers in the aero- organizing and promoting the first- ken baptismal formula was changed. was baptized, confirmed and received $330,000 from the Oklahoma Students will participate in a space and aviation industry. time event. He has established a Specifically, to say “We baptize you in the Eucharist on Sept. 8 at Saint Fran- Aeronautics Commission. The Science Olympiad team course, “The Oklahoma Aeronautics great building block for future events the name of the Father and of the Son cis of Assisi Catholic Church in Oklaho- record amount of funding will will design flight plans and will Commission is proud to assist for The Center of Family Love. I was and of the Holy Spirit” does not confer ma City. He was ordained by Archbish- be used to encourage more of test technology-based flight Bishop John Carroll as a recip- quite proud of the accomplishment.” the sacrament of baptism. Rather, the op Coakley a transitional deacon and a Oklahoma’s students to enter drones. The program is part of ient of our aviation education A poker run consists of five stops minister of baptism must say, “I baptize priest on Sept. 12 also at Saint Francis STEM careers, particularly the school’s STREAM program. grant program. The work being and at each stop, a participant picks you in the name of the Father and of of Assisi Catholic Church. those in aerospace and avia- It is estimated that 60 stu- implemented by the school up a card. At the end of the five the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Because Father Boazman’s own tion. dents will participate. The grant is extremely important to the stops, the one with the best poker The congregation pointed to the Sec- baptism was invalid, the Masses he The commission approved amount was $1,100.00. Grants OAC’s goal of increasing avia- hand wins the grand prize. There also ond Vatican Council, which established celebrated, the confessions he heard an education grant for Bishop are awarded for targeted learn- tion STEM education in Okla- is a prize for the one with the worst that no one “even if he be a priest, may and the weddings he witnessed prior to John Carroll Catholic School’s ing programs that have a direct homa,” said Paula Kedy, aero- poker hand. There also are additional add, remove or change anything in the being baptized and “re-ordained” also “Eagle Electives” program. The application to aerospace and space and aviation education door prizes. liturgy on his own authority.” were invalid. This past week, Archbish- program is an aerospace ed- aviation for primary through coordinator for the commission. Jim Spaeth, Oklahoma president In learning about the congregation’s op Coakley sanated (validated) the mar- of the Knights on Bikes said, “It is decision, Father Zachary Boazman, a riages celebrated by Father Boazman a great social time had by all. Tim recently ordained priest for the Arch- in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. put a lot of work into it. It was well diocese of Oklahoma City, reviewed a Father Boazman had not celebrated the put together. The real winners are family recording of his infant baptism Sacrament of Confirmation. Baptisms the residents of The Center of Family in 1992 in the Diocese of Fort Worth he performed were not affected, since Love.” and realized the wrong word had been anyone can baptize as long as they use Tim Burns said, “This was the first used by the deacon, changing the the required wording with the proper time I organized an event of this mag- words (formula) of baptism to “We bap- intention. nitude. We are hoping to build the tize” as opposed to “I baptize.” “This has been a heart-breaking event bigger and better next Septem- Father Boazman, a graduate of Saint experience for Father Zak, but one that ber 2021.” John Vianney Theological Seminary in he handled with grace and patience,” Next year the Knights on Bikes Denver and associate pastor at Saint Archbishop Coakley said. “I am certain hope to have people from the archdi- Mary Catholic Church in Ponca City, this past week, as unsettling as it was, ocese join in the event in cars. immediately contacted Archbishop Paul will further strengthen Father Zak’s re- For $19.81 a month, people can Coakley to explain the situation and solve to serve God’s people and develop help ensure a lasting legacy for CFL seek guidance. an even deeper appreciation for the gift residents, especially during this crit- According to sacramental theolo- of the priesthood.” ical time. To sign up, visit centerof- gy and the Catechism of the Catholic For further questions about how this familylove.org/1981crew. Church, only a baptized Catholic can may have impacted you or your family, Charles Albert is a freelance writer Photo Fr. William Novak, V.G. validly receive the other sacraments, please call (405) 721-1811. for the Sooner Catholic.

Tax Credit Scholarship recipients From the Archives … The schools pictured received 2020 scholar- A photo series from George Rigazzi, archdiocesan archivist ships from the Tax Credit Scholarship program, n inspirational teacher, a University of Oklahoma. It was us that it is critical to know who which distributes schol- good priest and a faith- in the classroom where his gifts we are by examining what and arship money to all 19 ful monk, Father came to the fore. Voted “Teacher who had gone before us. That schools in the archdiocese A Murphy, O.S.B., was the kind of of the Year” by the students of is a gift for which I am eternally with gifts from individual man who provided the spark in Saint Gregory’s numerous times, grateful.” and corporate donors. The young people to appreciate the his wit and style attracted many Father Joe was a friend and program works as a bridge All Saints Catholic School Holy Trinity Catholic School joy of learning. admirers. With a gravel voice and supporter of the Potawatomi Tribe. to help financially strug- Born Francis Murphy on Dec. an animated delivery, Father Joe In fact, the tribe was subject of gling families gain access 1, 1910, in the small hamlet had the unique ability to make his doctoral dissertation and was to high-quality Catholic of Chattanooga, Okla., he was history vibrant and real. One of bestowed the honor of being an schools. For the 2020- one of five children. He gradu- 2021 school year, the his favorite phrases when worked adopted Potawatomi in 1985. ated valedictorian of the class of program distributed more up by an event was “Holy cats, His book “Tenacious Monks” 1927 at Saint Mary High School than $900,000 in scholar- man!” was a centennial history of Saint in Lawton. He attended Saint ships. A former student observed: “Fa- Gregory’s Abbey published in Gregory’s, joined the abbey and ther Joe made me a history buff. 1974. It is an invaluable tool in As a state recognized Fr. Joseph Murphy, O.S.B. Scholarship Granting was sent to Saint John’s in Col- I had always had history teachers understanding the trials, tribula- Organization, donors to legeville, Minn., completing his in high school who were less than tions and triumphs of the Church relished. This good and faithful TCS can receive Oklahoma St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic School St. Philip Neri Catholic School St. James Catholic School philosophy and theology require- interested in the subject they in Oklahoma. He also wrote servant left this life while visiting state income tax credits ments. Bishop taught. Father Joe’s opinions “Potawatomi of the West: Origins relatives in California on Oct. 19, for their gifts based on ordained him to the priesthood (and he had them) were always of the Citizen Band” in 1988. 1989, and the funeral Mass was their tax filing status. An on May 30, 1936. thought-provoking and genuinely Throughout his nearly 60 years celebrated in the parish in which individual can receive up Father Joe (as he was affection- interesting. He had the uncan- as a monk, he served in vari- he had served, Saint Benedict in to $1,000, a couple filing ately known) would go on ny knack of prodding someone ous parishes in Oklahoma as Montebello. His body was re- jointly can receive up to to get his master’s de- into wanting to know more about well as California, and over the turned to his home, Saint Greg- $2,000, and a qualified gree and doctorate de- whatever topic he discussed. years worked as a supply priest, ory’s Abbey, and is buried in the business entity can re- gree in history at the More importantly, he revealed to especially at Fort Sill, which he Abbey Cemetery. ceive up to $100,000. To learn more, visit tcsok.org or call (405) ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY ARCHIVES 709-2745. St. Joseph Catholic School Good Shepherd Catholic School St. Mary Catholic School 8 September 27, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic September 27, 2020 9

Chaplains help guide Catholic high school students things to know about high school chaplains

By K.S. McNutt The Sooner Catholic

Fr. Danny Grover Fr. Alex Kroll Fr. Linh Bui

What is your confirmation name? Fr. Alex Kroll blessed students at the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year at Mount St. Mary Catholic High School. Photo provided. Fr. Danny: Daniel Fr. Alex: Charles Borromeo Fr. Linh: Paul (in Vietnam the name is given at Baptism, not Confirmation)

What was your career choice as a child? Fr. Danny: Actor or professional football player Fr. Alex: Garbage man who rode on the back of the truck, later whatever would make me rich and famous Fr. Linh: Priest Fr. Danny Grover blessed seniors and their families during 2020 graduation At what age did you first think about becoming a priest? activites in June. Photo provided. Fr. Danny: 20 or 21 Fr. Alex: A junior in high school. One evening as I prayed in my Fr. Linh Bui celebrated Mass with Archbishop Coakley in January at Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High School. room, I asked the Lord, “What do you want me to do with my life?” Photo provided. God responded, “I want you to be a priest.” Fr. Linh: As a child, my mother took me to Mass every day. I really wanted to be a priest. He looked good. He had good food and a nice chasuble.

What was your favorite band or kind of music in high school? continued from page 1 “We work really well as a team,” Father Danny with college students at the University of Central “I don’t force them to have faith or to love. I just Fr. Danny: The Beach Boys said. “As a deacon, he serves at the with Oklahoma. encourage them. I give them the choice what to Fr. Alex: Indie music me at Mass.” In a span of a few days he often works with all do to follow God’s way,” Father Linh said. Fr. Linh: Traditional Vietnam folk music his family in 1999 as an adult. Father Danny said he sees the students the ages. He shares with students the mistakes he made This fall is Father Danny Grover’s fifth year to most during Confession and Adoration, but most “Yesterday, I was reading to kindergarteners. when he was younger and how he “ran away serve as chaplain of Bishop McGuinness Catho- one-on-one interaction happens in passing often This morning, I’m at the high school and tonight from the Church.” He also tells them about the What is your favorite junk food? lic High School, where he also is an alumni. He at sporting events. They talk about everything will be Mass and fun times with UCO students,” grace he received and the joy and peace he re- graduated in 2003. from video games and movies to birth control he said. ceived when he returned. Fr. Danny: Candy bars and chips and euthanasia. Father Alex said an important part of his role Father Linh hopes admitting his mistakes Fr. Alex: Pizza Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School “The kids are really wanting to learn more, is to encourage vocations to the priesthood and helps students feel more comfortable coming to Fr. Linh: I don’t eat junk food much. I love bananas, but I couldn’t Father Danny said being a chaplain in addi- to know more,” he said. “They’re longing to be religious life, to help students “discern what God Confession. get them often in Vietnam. When we came here, I ate them a lot. A tion to being the pastor of both Corpus Christi activists in a positive sense. They’re longing to wants for them not just what they want. It’s fun His journey to the priesthood was long and doctor said, “Your potassium is so high!” in Oklahoma City and Saint give back.” to see when it clicks.” interrupted by politics and secular concerns. He in Jones, “gets overwhelming at times.” His role is to help them grow as a whole per- His faith was tested at his Christian high was not permitted to enter the seminary in Viet- But, the assignment of Father Titus Pau as son who knows right from wrong. Along the way, school, where he was told Catholics are not nam because his family supported the United What skill or ability do you have? associate pastor in December has been a big he gets to answer questions about the faith from Christians. States, but he would go there to learn and would help, especially with ministering to the Burmese non-Catholic students and teachers. “It challenged me in my faith and caused me to flee whenever the Communists came. Fr. Danny: I memorize a lot of random facts. I’m really good at trivia. parishioners. Father Titus translates for parents “What’s been cool for me personally is three grow,” Father Alex said. “The Lord had me there After his family immigrated to California, he Fr. Alex: Singing. I like to play tennis, but I’m not that good at it. who don’t speak English as the two priests work teachers since I’ve been here have become Cath- and he worked it out really well.” dropped the idea of being a priest because of Fr. Linh: I have skills for sports – volleyball, soccer, ping pong, to get Burmese students into Catholic schools. olic,” he said. “One taught me.” He went straight from high school to four the priest abuse scandal and the new culture he swimming, fishing. And, I can play the drum set. “Catholic education is so important to our years at Conception Seminary College in Mis- was experiencing. community and to me personally,” Father Danny Mount Saint Mary Catholic High School souri, followed by five years at Saint John Vian- But, the tug toward priesthood didn’t go away said. “I was blessed to have the opportunity to Father Alex still is getting to know the students. ney Theological Seminary in Denver. and he relented. How would your parents describe you? go to a Catholic high school – and all my siblings He especially enjoys lunch because students re- “I though I would give up many things to make Fr. Danny: Kindhearted (mom) and obstinate (dad) – because our dad worked there.” move their masks and he can see their faces. Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High School God happy, but God made me happy,” Father Fr. Alex: My mom is my absolute biggest fan and so proud I’m a Deacon Clyde Grover still works at Bishop As associate pastor at Saint Father Linh is beginning his third year as a Linh said. priest. My dad would say I’m a salesman, in a good way. McGuinness as the theology department coordi- Catholic Church in Edmond, he already was chaplain at Cristo Rey. He has learned how im- K.S. McNutt is a freelance writer for the Sooner Fr. Linh: Caring and obedient nator. working with children at the parish school and portant it is to be there and listen to students. Catholic. 10 September 27, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic September 27, 2020 11 Making Sense of Bioethics My first identity

COVID-19 vaccine myths Without a doubt, Hispanics and Anglo-Sax- (Rom 12:2). He who is of Christ must in a few with his ons are different in many ways. Our interests, words change his belief system, his behavior, eyes and Luis Soto meals, history and stories, figures, etc. One of his way of expressing himself, his way of seeing my behav- Several popular myths about to the next generation. Vaccinating skin, muscle or a vein. Assistant Executive the ways we reflect our differences is the way in the world and relating to it. He knows that his ior must COVID-19 vaccines have been people with an mRNA vaccine for Myth 4: Vaccine manufacturers Director of the which we come to discover a person’s identity. origin and destiny are eternal, and his ulti- be guided gaining traction on social media COVID-19, therefore, does not im- have no legal repercussions for any Father Tad Secretariat for For example, when I meet a person of An- mate homeland is not from here, but in eternal by him. in recent months, particularly in ply that we are “remaking man” or bad effects from their vaccines. Pacholczyk Evangelization and glo-Saxon origin, usually the first question they friendship with God. God must regard to messenger RNA (mRNA) heading down the path of Trans- Reply: Dr. John Grabenstein, re- National Catholic ask me is “what do you do?” Like one could I am the one who is transformed by the have the vaccines being developed by Mod- humanism. tired Global Executive Director of Bioethics Center erna, Sanofi, Pfizer and a handful Myth 2: The rapid pace of clini- Medical Affairs for Merck Vaccines, find out who I am by knowing what I do. On encounter with Christ. And, as I am trans- first place the contrary, when I meet a Latino person, his formed, I transform what surrounds me. My in our of other companies. I would like to cal trials means that vaccines will offers the following corrective: first question is usually “where are you from?” identity can’t be the same. When I speak, lives. consider five of these myths. be unsafe and/or ineffective. “Manufacturers are indemnified for vaccine means there will be “big It seems as if our origin described something when I act and stand before the world, it is So, I invite you from now on. When you meet Myth 1: For vaccines that rely Reply: This could be a legitimate unforeseeable adverse events. They brother” monitoring and the in- about who we are. And, while this is certain- my Catholic identity that must prevail. In someone, don’t look at them from human eyes, on injecting patients with mRNA, concern, if proper testing were to are not indemnified for negligence. troduction of microchips into the ly the case for both, there is something much fact, God changes the name to those he calls but from God’s perspective. Knowing that first the possible incorporation of these be curtailed, or approval for public This is standard practice.” With human body. bigger than our profession or country of origin throughout the Bible, precisely to mark a new and foremost he or she is a son or daughter of genes into our genetic makeup will vaccination campaigns were to be pharmaceutical companies get- Reply: No microchips are present that determines who we are. identity in them. God. That his/her identity, that which makes fundamentally alter who we are as granted ahead of conclusive safety ting ready to immunize hundreds in vaccines. Hydrogel nanotechnol- Identity is what makes us who we are. The “The desire for God is written in the human him/her who he/she is, is not the outside, but humans, moving us into a project and efficacy testing. Such approval, of millions of people, the ques- ogy refers to the “lipid nanoparti- characteristics, beliefs, ideas and personali- heart, because man is created by God and the name she has inscribed in her heart. of Transhumanism, the production however, appears highly unlikely tion of who will cover claims for cles” that encase the mRNA. This ty that makes us who we are, different from for God,” says the Catechism of the Catholic My ministry in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma of a “Human 2.0,” etc. when it comes to any of the major damages in case of unanticipated is a glorified way of saying “very all other beings. Someone can say that I am Church (27). We are his, we belong to him. We City is intrinsically tied to the Hispanic com- Reply: Any incorporation of new national regulatory agencies like future side effects is quite import- small oil droplet.” Lipids are what Hispanic/Latino as my first identity because have been created not only by him, but for him. munity. In some manner, my responsibility genes into our chromosomes from the U.S. Food and Drug Adminis- ant. Ruud Dobber, a member of our cell membranes are composed this marks my behavior, my first language, We find our fullness in him. Our identity comes is Hispanic ministry. However, my ministry a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine would tration, the European Medicines the senior executive team at the of, so when the mRNA vaccine is my food, my tastes, my origin and the way I from him. Or, as Saint Paul says, “Do you not should be one that is not only Hispanic but is be an exceedingly rare occur- Agency or Australia’s Therapeutic pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca, injected, the lipid of the vaccine express myself. Identity is forming throughout know that your body is a temple of the Holy first and above all a ministry with a clear and rence, if it were to occur at all. It Goods Administration (with the recently argued: “This is a unique particle merges with the lipid our lives. My family, history, faith and choices Spirit within you, whom you have from God, unequivocal Catholic identity. is actually very difficult to get the possible exception of regulatory situation where we as a company of the cell (like two oil droplets are forming my identity. and that you are not your own? For you have In every ministry of the Church, the first and genetic information of mRNA to agencies in China and/or Russia). simply cannot take the risk if in ... merging) and the piece of mRNA I’m Latino and I’ll be Latino all my life. My been purchased at a price. Therefore, glorify most important identity we must consider is integrate into our chromosomes, Myth 3: Luciferase is the name four years the vaccine is showing is delivered to the inside of the worldview and reality are marked by that fact. God in your body (1 Cor 6:19-20). Catholic. If the only thing that guides our min- partly because this would mean a of the bioluminescent enzyme con- side effects. In the contracts we cell (“transfection”). These “lipid I am and will be for the rest of my days and it’s My first and most important identity is there- istry is ethnicity, race or language, we will nev- reverse directional flow of the so- tained in the vaccine, which seems have in place, we are asking for nanoparticles” could theoretically something I’m extremely proud of. However, fore not marked by my place of birth nor by the er be able to build the unity the Lord asked of called Central Dogma of Molecular connected to the “forces of evil.” indemnification. For most coun- be misused to deliver other contro- and without a doubt, my first and most import- color of my skin nor by the language I speak. us. “One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God Biology: our DNA or chromosomes Reply: Luciferase, an enzyme tries it is acceptable to take that versial substances into the body ant identity, the one that should identify me My identity is given to me by God as his son, and Father of all, who is over all and through are read (“transcribed”) to produce involved in firefly illumination, is risk on their shoulders because like microchips, but this does not and stand out above any other, is that I am a it is a gift from him. His desire, his name, is all and in all” (Eph 4:5-6). mRNA, which is then read (“trans- being used in various testing and it is in their national interest.” In mean they should not be used Catholic Christian. inscribed in my heart. And, when I love, I must The challenge in front of us is to build a lated”) to make proteins. Even if development stages ahead of the the USA, for example, a 2005 law, for valid purposes, like delivering Saint Paul says that he who finds Christ, who do it by permeating his name in every action. culture and identity that is intrinsically and the accidental and unintentional production of a COVID-19 vaccine known as the Public Readiness life-saving mRNA vaccines during is called a Christian, must “be transformed.” And, his will must be etched in my mind, for it unequivocally Catholic, particularly among incorporation of an mRNA message but is not itself part of the injected and Emergency Preparedness, or a pandemic. And transformed by a renewal of your mind has been transformed. And, when I see, I see Hispanic Catholics in Oklahoma City. into our chromosomes were some- material included in human vacci- PREP Act, provides immunity from Debunking these various myths how to occur following vaccination, nations. Luciferase is a commonly liability, apart from any willful does not mean there aren’t still this would not mean that we were used biomedical research tool, and misconduct, for products like vac- questions and concerns about pro- creating “Human 2.0,” since those has been used, for example, in lab cines that are developed to address posed COVID-19 vaccines. But, we “St. Therese of Lisieux: The story of a life” genetic changes would not be ex- animals to study the most effec- a public-health emergency. shouldn’t argue against vaccines pected to affect our sex cells, and tive way to deliver mRNA vaccines, Myth 5: Using hydrogel nano- in ways that make neither ethical By Br. Benet Exton, O.S.B. reader’s interest. If the reader has Gaucher quotes from Saint tions of the local bishop and other therefore would not be transmitted whether by an injection into the technology to deliver an mRNA nor scientific sense. The Sooner Catholic not read Saint Therese’s auto- Therese’s autobiography and other superiors. biography “Story of a Soul” one sources. Again, the book flows Eventually, she did receive should read that first and then very well and does not disappoint. permission to enter the Carmel. Bishop Guy Gaucher, O.C.D. read this biography. This book fills There are many black and white On April 9, 1888, she entered the Jobs Box (1930-2014), was an auxiliary in the parts that one might have photos, which if one is familiar Carmel and began the process to bishop of Lisieux, France, and questions about in the autobiog- with become a Carmelite nun. Two of Hispanic leadership soft Office tools. Submit resume to School in Oklahoma City is seeking gelization and mission, St. Fran- an authority on Saint Therese of raphy. The author and the trans- Saint her sisters were development coordinator – OKC [email protected]. an accounts payable/cashier. Ac- cis Xavier Catholic Church, 711 Lisieux. This book was originally lator have done a great job telling Therese already members. The Archdiocese of Oklahoma counts payable responsibilities in- N. Country Club Rd., Stillwater published in French in 1982. Saint Therese’s story. The reader they will Life in the Carmel City seeks a coordinator for His- Cook – OKC clude reviewing invoices for proper 74075; [email protected]. This current English transla- can imagine being in the various recog- was not easy for panic Leadership Development. The Catholic Pastoral Center approval, coding invoices to general tion flows very well and keeps the scenes that are presented. They nize her, but she adapt- This position will collaborate and seeks an experienced cook for a ledger accounts, scheduling pay- Maintenance director are so clear and them. ed. She found the serve as a resource for the offices of part-time position. Flexible sched- ments and preparation of accounts Corpus Christi Catholic Church vivid. Those nuns to be like any Religious Education and Youth and ule (approximately 25 hours per payable checks. Cashier duties is seeking a maintenance director. Gaucher pres- who are not familiar will be other humans with Young Adults in their formation week), some evening and weekends. include preparation and process- This is a full-time position with ents the real Saint pleasantly surprised. The their own personali- programs with the Hispanic com- The successful candidate will have ing of cash bags for school sports/ benefits. Knowledge of plumbing, Therese in the vari- photos are clear and striking. ties and life difficul- munity; work with both the direc- a minimum of five years’ experience club activities, balancing the vault electric work, carpentry, handy- ous states of her life. The book has Saint Therese’s ties. tor of the Blessed Stanley Rother in food service. Catering experience and preparation of cash deposits. man work and lawn care are need- The reader will real- genealogy and a bibliography She developed Institute as well as the assistant is preferred. Submit a resume to This position also deposits checks ed. Contact Fr. Danny Grover at ize that Therese had of her writings. tuberculosis, which director of Evangelization and Cat- [email protected]. Applications received utilizing an online check [email protected]. a wonderful home Saint Therese was born Jan. 2, eventually killed her on Sept. 30, echesis in articulating formation are available during regular busi- imaging system with the school’s life even though 1873, in Alencon, France, to Saint 1897, at age 24. The process for programs to respond to the lead- ness hours at the Catholic Pastoral bank. Other duties include ordering Director of evangelization – she lost her moth- Louis and Saint Marie Azelie “Ze- her was begun in ership development and formation Center, 7501 Northwest Express- and maintaining the school’s office Edmond er. The family was lie” Guerin Martin. She was their 1909. She was beatified on April needs of Spanish speaking Catho- way, Oklahoma City 73132. supplies. Applicants must have two St. Monica Catholic Church, not poor, but they ninth of nine children. She was a 29, 1923, by Pius XI and he lics; facilitate meetings, gatherings years of accounts payable expe- Edmond, is seeking a full-time were not rich. They sensitive child. Her mother died canonized her on May 17, 1925. and parish leadership training Early childhood teacher - rience and have experience with director of evangelization. Must be were small business Aug. 28, 1877. The family moved She was declared a Doctor of the activities and assist with recruiting Edmond accounts payable software. Send fully practicing Catholic in good owners who worked to Lisieux in 1877. There was a Church in 1997 by Saint John and developing new faculty for the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic inquiries and resumes to cfinsel@ standing. Evenings and weekends along with their em- Carmelite monastery there, where Paul II. Her parents were canon- Spanish programs of the institute. School in Edmond is looking for a mountstmary.org. required. Bachelor’s degree in ployees. Some of her four of the Martin daughters end- ized in 2015 by and Must be fluent in speaking and full-time early childhood teacher theology required; master’s de- sisters had become ed up joining. one of her sisters, Sister Fran- writing in Spanish and English; for a 3-year-old classroom. Send a Children’s minister - Stillwater gree preferred. At least five years Carmelite nuns in In May 1887, Saint Therese be- coise-Therese Leonie Martin’s have a bachelor’s degree or five resume and cover letter to Lau- St. Catholic Church, of experience and proven super- Lisieux and another gan to seek entry into the Lisieux cause for canonization was opened years of experience; be a practicing ra Cain, principal, at lgallagher@ Stillwater, is accepting applications visory experience. Safe environ- was in and out of Carmel. This was not an easy task in January 2015. This book is Catholic in good standing with the seasok.org. A teacher application for a full-time children’s minister. ment background check required. a Visitation con- for her. She ran into obstacles highly recommended to those Church; have several years of par- packet can be found at bit.ly/ Experience with Spanish-speaking Submit resumes to Fr. Hamilton at vent who eventually partly due to her age. She was interested in Saint Therese. Her ish Hispanic Ministry experience AOKCTeacherApplication. communities and children with [email protected]. did remain in the around 14. She went on a pilgrim- feast day is Oct. 1. preferably as catechist and lead- special needs is highly valued. convent. Her par- age to with her family and Br. Benet Exton, O.S.B., St. Greg- er; must possess basic computer Accounts payable clerk/cashier Send resume and cover letter to To see more job openings, go on- ents are canonized asked Pope Leo XIII for his help, ory’s Abbey, Shawnee, is a free- knowledge; including use of Micro- Mount St. Mary Catholic High Stacy Humbert, director of evan- line to www.archokc.org/jobs-box. saints. but he told her to follow the direc- lance writer for the Sooner Catholic. 12 September 27, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic September 27, 2020 13

Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 Mi primera identidad

Sin duda que los hispanos y los anglosajones el que se dice cristiano, debe “transformarse”. mi mente, somos distintos, y en muchas maneras. Nues- Y transformarse por medio de una renovación porque ha Luis Soto Busquen mantener la unidad del espíritu tros gustos, comidas, historia e historias, figu- de su mente (Rom 12,2). El que es de Cristo sido trans- Subdirector ras, etc. Una de las maneras en que reflejamos debe en pocas palabras cambiar su sistema de formada. Ejecutivo del En la primera carta de San Pedro, el autor el maligno está detrás de todo esto para sus estos conflictos? nuestras diferencias es la manera que llegamos creencias, su conducta, su manera de expre- Y cuando Secretariado de nos exhorta con estas palabras: “Sean sobrios propósitos corruptos. Sin duda que a descubrir la identidad de una persona. sarse, su manera de ver el mundo y relacio- veo, veo Evangelización y Por ejemplo, cuando conozco a una persona narse con él. Sabe que su origen y destino son con sus y velen. Su adversario, el diablo, ronda como Muchos ven todos estos retos desde la per- no es una obra Catequesis de origen anglosajón, normalmente la primera eternos y su patria definitiva no es de aquí, ojos y mi león rugiente, buscando a quién devorar. spectiva económica o política. Y buscan las del Espíritu. Es pregunta que me hace es “¿a qué te dedicas?” sino en amistad eterna con Dios. conducta Resístanle firmes en la fe” (1 Pe 5,8-9). soluciones por esas vías. Ciertamente la políti- verdaderamente El demonio, a quien San Ignacio de Loyola se ca y la economía juegan un rol importante en Como si pudiera descubrir quién soy al conocer Soy yo el que se transforma por el encuentro debe asimilarse a la suya. Dios debe tener el escandaloso que refiere como el enemigo de la naturaleza huma- una sociedad justa. Sin embargo, como crey- lo que hago. Por el contrario, cuando conoz- con Cristo. Y al transformarme yo, transformo primer lugar en nuestras vidas. nos hagamos pe- na debido a su odio, tiene muchas tácticas. En entes, reconocemos una lucha mucho más co a una persona latina, su primera pregunta lo que me rodea. Mi identidad no puede ser la Así que te invito de ahora en adelante. Cuan- dazos discutien- Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley estos tiempos actuales, está empleando una de fundamental. Es la lucha entre la luz y las normalmente es “¿de dónde eres?” Parece como misma. Cuando hablo, cuando actúo y me pre- do conozcas a alguien no lo mires desde los ojos las más antiguas y efectivas. Está sembrando tinieblas, entre la verdad y la mentira, entre la do las maneras si nuestro origen describiera algo de quiénes sento ante el mundo, es la identidad católica la humanos, sino desde la perspectiva de Dios. Sa- la discordia y la división. La obra del maligno vida y la muerte. Sabemos el resultado final. La seguras de participar en la misa, especialmente somos. Y aunque sin duda es así en ambos que debe prevalecer. De hecho, Dios le cambia biendo que antes que nada es un hijo o hija de es siempre el dispersar y dividir. El fruto del vida vencerá. ¡Jesucristo triunfa! cuando consideramos que ¡hay algunos que ni casos, hay algo mucho más grande que nues- el nombre a los que llama a lo largo de toda la Dios. Que su identidad, aquello que la hace ser Espíritu Santo, por el contrario, es siempre la Sin embargo, y como San Pedro nos exhorta, siquiera tienen la posibilidad de participar en tra profesión o país de origen y que determina Biblia, precisamente para marcar en ellos una quien es, no es lo exterior, ni sus gustos, sino el unidad y la paz. San Pablo nos pide que viva- debemos estar vigilantes. El demonio no deja misas públicas, aunque quisieran! (¡Hagamos quienes somos. nueva identidad. nombre que lleva inscrito en su corazón. mos de una manera digna de nuestro llamado, de trabajar. El maligno busca sacar provecho oración por los fieles de la Arquidiócesis de San La identidad es lo que nos hace ser lo que “El deseo de Dios está inscrito en el corazón Mi ministerio en la Arquidiócesis de Okla- “poniendo empeño en conservar la unidad del de cualquier división. Tiene muchas tácticas y Francisco!) somos. Las características, creencias, ideas y del hombre, porque el hombre ha sido creado homa City está intrínsecamente ligado a la carácter que nos hace ser quien somos, dis- por Dios y para Dios”, dice el Catecismo de la comunidad hispana. De alguna manera, mi Espíritu mediante el vínculo de la paz” (Ef 4,3). herramientas. Toma algo que es bueno y lo cor- Pero si el demonio tiene sus tácticas y armas, tintos a todos los demás seres. Alguien puede Iglesia Católica (27). Somos suyos, le pertenec- responsabilidad es el ministerio hispano. Sin Vivimos un tiempo de crisis sin precedentes. rompe. Un ejemplo claro es cómo usa las redes la fe también nos ofrece sus propias armas: la Aun cuando desearíamos que el 2020 se que- sociales para promover mentiras y verdades a decir que soy hispano/latino como primera emos. Hemos sido creados no solo por él, sino embargo, mi reto es que no sea solamente un oración, el ayuno y la práctica de la virtud. En dara atrás, ¡este año no será fácil de olvidar! medias, miedo y sospechas para promover la identidad porque esto marca mi conducta, mi para él. Encontramos nuestra plenitud en él. ministerio hispano, sino que sea antes que un tiempo en que la sociedad se encuentra tan La pandemia global, la suspensión de misas discordia. primer idioma, mi comida, mis gustos, mi ori- Nuestra identidad viene de él. O como lo afirma nada un ministerio con una identidad católica polarizada, los católicos tenemos la importante públicas (que sigue en pie en algunos lugares), Desafortunadamente, el rencor y la división gen y mi manera de expresarme. La identidad San Pablo “¿Acaso no saben que su cuerpo es clara e inequívoca. la violencia en las calles por motivos raciales, que causa la recomendación de usar mascaras tarea de contribuir al diálogo civilizando el tono se va formando a lo largo de nuestra vida. Mi santuario del Espíritu Santo, que está en ust- En todo ministerio de la Iglesia, la primer y la incertidumbre económica y las profundas y protectores faciales para prevenir el conta- de nuestros discursos, hablando y actuando familia, historia, fe y opciones van formando mi edes y han recibido de Dios, y que no se pert- más importante identidad que debemos consid- divisiones políticas a solo unas semanas de gio de COVID-19, es un ejemplo claro. ¿Quién con bondad y respeto cuando nos dirigimos a identidad. enecen a ustedes mismos? ¡Han sido compra- erar es la católica. Si lo único que guía nuestro una elección crucial, son todas señales de se beneficia de las acaloradas divisiones, los demás, al tiempo que promovemos la uni- Soy latino y lo seré toda mi vida. Mi visión del dos a buen precio!” (1 Cor 6,19-20) ministerio es la etnicidad, la raza o el idioma, divisiones latentes y nos hace sospechar que insinuaciones y desconfianzas que provocan dad del Espíritu a través del vínculo de la paz. mundo y la realidad están marcadas por ese Mi identidad primera y más importante no nunca lograremos construir la unidad que el hecho. Soy y lo seré por el resto de mis días y está pues marcada ni por mi lugar de nacimien- Señor nos pidió. “Un solo Señor, una sola fe, un es algo de lo cual estoy sumamente orgulloso. to, ni por el color de mi piel, ni por el idioma que solo bautismo, un solo Dios y Padre de todos, Sin embargo, y sin lugar dudas, mi primer y hablo. Mi identidad me es dada por Dios como que actúa por todos y está en todos.” (Ef 4, 5-6) más importante identidad. La que me debería hijo suyo, es un don suyo. Su deseo, su nom- El reto frente a nosotros es construir en uni- identificar y destacar por encima de cualquier bre, está inscrito en mi corazón. Y cuando amo, dad una cultura e identidad que sea intrínseca El Arzobispo Coakley ha sido 2020 otra, es que soy cristiano católico. lo debo hacer impregnando su nombre en cada e inequívocamente católica, particularmente San Pablo dice que el que encuentra a Cristo, acción. Y su voluntad debe estar grabada en entre los católicos hispanos de Oklahoma City. elegido como miembro del Comité COLECTA ANUAL Ejecutivo de la USCCB (Confer- encia de Obispos Católicos de Misa de aniversario Misa del Sagrado Corazón del El arzobispo Coakley invita a las parejas casadas que a Para enviar los Estados Unidos) primer viernes, 7 p.m., Iglesia están celebrando aniversarios importantes (25, 40, 50+) fotos, información Católica Epifanía del Señor, 7336 en el año del calendario 2020 a participar en la misa sobre eventos o W. Britton Rd., Oklahoma City. anual de aniversarios que se transmitirá en vivo a las 3 ideas de historias Adoración a las 5:30 p.m. Con- p.m. El día 18 de octubre en la Capilla de San Francis- que pueden ser fesión disponible. Comuníquese co de Sales en el Centro Pastoral Católico. Regístrese en publicadas, envíe con Francisco Lozano al (405) 921- la Oficina de Matrimonio y Vida Familiar al (405) 709- un correo elec- 5095 o Sandra Font al (405) 706- 2709 o [email protected]. Se les pide a las parejas trónico a tips@ 3765. que envíen una foto de ellos mismos para que se mues- archokc.org. tre en la transmisión en vivo.

Arzobispo Coakley. Foto CNS/Bob Roller.

De acuerdo con los Estatutos de la USCCB (Artícu- lo X), con el Reglamento de la USCCB (VII, 1, b) y con el Manual del Comité Ejecutivo de la USCCB (I, A, 1), es deber del Comité Ejecutivo tratar los asuntos urgentes de la conferencia, tales como asuntos cor- porativos y financieros y relaciones con el gobierno federal cuando el Comité Administrativo o la Asam- blea Plenaria no están en sesión; supervisar al per- sonal de la Conferencia; hacer recomendaciones al presidente de la Conferencia de Obispos y a los pres- identes de los comités, según corresponda, sobre los asuntos de la conferencia; y cumplir con las demás responsabilidades que le sean encomendadas. El comité está compuesto por los miembros de la mesa Dése en línea en givetocc.org o el texto PROVIDING directiva de la conferencia y un miembro del Comité a 41444 para hacer un regalo de cualquier cantidad. Administrativo elegido por los otros miembros. 14 September 27, 2020 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic September 27, 2020 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. Please contact event or meeting als will be available for review. To organizers before attending. register, contact Lisa Carrasco September 2 Scotch & Cigars benefiting 4 Meeting of the Third Order 7 Feast of Our Lady of the Ro- at (405) 709-2709 or lcarrasco@ Oklahoma Catholic Radio, 6 (Lay) Dominicans, 3 p.m. - 5 sary. Mask requirement continues archokc.org. 27 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordi- p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Visit okcr. p.m., St. Monica, Edmond Until further notice, Archbishop nary Time. org/scotch-cigars. (St. Building) in Rm. 8 Blue Mass for First Respond- Coakley has issued a mandatory Celebration of the Transitus of 105, for any Catholic layper- ers, 6:30 p.m., St. John requirement for masks to be worn St. Francis 27 Priesthood Sunday. serraokc. 2 First Friday Sacred Heart son drawn to religious life. Nepomuk, Yukon. for all public Masses in the archdi- The Franciscan Sisters and org/priesthood-sunday. Mass, 7 p.m., Epiphany of the Call John or Mary McClernon ocese. For more information or to Brothers of the St. Francis of Assi- Lord Catholic Church, 7336 at (405) 313-6611, (405) 414- 8 Charismatic Catholic prayer read the “Letter to the Faithful,” go si Fraternity of OKC invite every- 27 Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 W. Britton Rd., Oklahoma 9407. meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic Pas- online to archokc.org/mass. one to join them 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. the full archived roster of OKCR. p.m., 2453 Wilcox Dr., Nor- City. Adoration at 5:30 p.m. toral Center. Contact Elaine Oct. 3 at St. Eugene chapel, 2400 Are you listening? This includes the local programs man. Contact Connie Lang, Confession available. Contact 4 Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 at (405) 358-3610, ccrpray- Watch Heritage Gallery episodes W. Hefner Rd. in Oklahoma City and those from partner stations (405) 249-1041, potato.lang@ Francisco Lozano at (405) p.m., 2453 Wilcox Dr., Nor- [email protected]. on Bl. Stanley Rother for the celebration of the Transitus By Sally Crowe Nash like Ave Maria, EWTN and Rele- gmail.com. 921-5095 or Sandra Font a man. Contact Connie Lang, The Communications Office of of St. Francis. This 800-year-old vant Radio. (405) 706-3765. (405) 249-1041, potato.lang@ 9 Feast of St. Denis. gmail.com. the archdiocese has produced a Franciscan ritual celebrates the The website for Oklahoma This giant step forward by 28 Feast of St. Lawrence Ruiz 2 “Date Night for Couples,” 10 Benedictine Oblates meet series of short videos to highlight passing of the soul of St. Fran- Catholic Radio recently under- OKCR serves our listeners and and Companions. 7 p.m. in Marian Hall of 5 Feast of Bl. Francis Xavier the second Saturday each items in the Heritage Gallery re- cis through death to eternal life. went an upgrade; almost like it our donors in evangelization, 28 Feast of St. Wenceslaus. St. John Nepomuk, Yukon. Seelos. month, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. via lated to Bl. Stanley Rother. Watch The ritual consists of the story of had been to fit camp. The result spiritual growth and worship. Contact Alex Schimpf at Zoom. For people who seek to each episode on YouTube or Face- the last earthly days of this saint is a lively, interactive site that Did you tune into “Catholic Feast of Sts. and [email protected]. 6 Feast of St. Bruno. live more completely; what it book. Find Episode 1 at https:// intermingled with bible readings, improves the basic information Answers Live” in the midst of an 29 . means to be a Christian. Con- youtu.be/0HX1iDrM8zg. To sup- prayers and meditation. This cel- such as the program schedule explanation of Mary’s role in the 3 Witness to Love training ses- 6 Daily Mass live-streamed from tact Judith Martin at (405) port the building of a museum at ebration is linked to the Paschal and the list of stations. If you Church? Would hearing the en- Daily Mass live-streamed sion, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Catholic St. Francis de Sales Chapel, 635-5665, jmmartinosb@ the Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine, go Mystery. Contact [email protected]. have been a couch potato (or tire conversation help you articu- 29 from St. Francis de Sales Pastoral Center. Contact Lisa 11:30 a.m., archokc.org/live, yahoo.com. online to stanleyrother.org. car potato) listener, and have late your own Catholic beliefs in Chapel, 11:30 a.m., archokc. Carrasco at (405) 709-2709, Facebook Live, YouTube Live. GOLD “Funraiser” not ventured to the website, a conversation with a non-Cath- org/live, Facebook Live, You- [email protected]. Support your parish The Gospel of Life Disciples first tag along on this visit. I hope it olic friend? The archives give you Tube Live. With public Masses not at full Saturday “funraiser” for Oct. 3 is that ability. You can replay a spurs you to more listening and 3 Celebration of the Transi- capacity, parishes and priests an outdoor movie and bonfire in more communication. program for your own edification still need financial support from honor of the Feast of St. Francis 30 Feast of St. . tus of St. Francis, 3 p.m. – 4 The website – okcr.org – al- and promote understanding be- p.m., St. Eugene chapel, 2400 parishioners. Find online giving of Assisi at the St. John Paul II lows listeners to listen on their tween friends. When you are able links and mailing addresses for Dwelling, 4113 S. Eastern Ave. in October W. Hefner Rd., Oklahoma cell phones or live online. More to find what speaks to your heart City. your parish at archokc.org/parish- Moore. The evening will be 4 p.m. listening time flexibility may about God, you want to share it 1 Feast of St. Therese of the giving. Mass; 5 p.m. cook-out; 7 p.m. introduce you to more programs with others. That is one way our Sign of Contradiction movie and 8 Child Jesus. 4 Twenty-Seventh Sunday in that you find appealing and spir- connection to each other comes Ordinary Time. Tour St. Ann Retirement p.m. bonfire and songs. Take lawn itually nourishing. For example, into play. In the upper right- Community 1 Charismatic Catholic prayer chair and mask. Donations appre- OKCR recently added two new hand corner of the home page, There are openings in indepen- ciated. meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic Pas- 4 St. Secu- programs from a partner station, you also can share via Facebook, dent living and assisted living. toral Center. Contact Elaine, lar Franciscan Fraternity of Relevant Radio. Listen to “Morn- Twitter and Instagram. Schedule tours by calling Bridget (405) 358-3610, ccrprayers@ Greater OKC meeting, 2 p.m. Blue Mass ing Air,” 6 a.m. – 7 a.m. week- From the home page, acquaint or Richard at (405) 721-0747. Ask A Blue Mass for First Respond- gmail.com. - 4 p.m., via Zoom. Contact days and “The Patrick Madrid yourself with the OKCR board of about the “End of Summer” Spe- ers will be at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8 (316) 558-0422, billfull@cox. Show” at 9 p.m. Monday-Satur- directors and the current spon- cial at St. Ann Retirement Com- at St. John Nepomuk Catholic 2 Feast of The Holy Guardian net. day. See all programs under the sors. See the archives of this munity, 7501 W. Britton Rd. in Church in Yukon. Reception to Angels. “Current Schedule” tab. column under “News.” An advan- Pierce Ethical Ad_12x8 2-20.qxp_Layout 1 2/20/20 3:16 PM Page 1 Oklahoma City. follow. People tell me, and I often hear tage of reading from the website it shared on OKCR programs, is more detail. Online, you will Scotch & Cigars Mass for Medical Professionals that the more they listen, the find pictures to accompany this Ranked the #1 Knights of Columbus Join Archbishop Coakley, David Archbishop’s Mass for Medical more they want to hear. OKCR article to help you navigate all Niles and Minihan of the Professionals will be at 6:30 p.m. Agency in the Order in has fulfilled this desire in a big the website has to offer. Catholic Man Show 6 p.m. – 8:30 Oct. 15 at The Cathedral of Our way because now local program- What we have not covered is 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2019. p.m. Oct. 2 at the Catholic Pas- Lady of Perpetual Help in Okla- ming like “Living Catholic” and giving to OKCR and becoming toral Center for a fun evening of homa City. Reception to follow. “Make Straight the Way” are a sponsor. These are important food, drinks and fellowship ben- Speaker: Sr. Mary Rachel Nerbun, parts of the website for obvious efiting Oklahoma Catholic Radio. R.S.M., M.D., St. Francis Hospital, archived and available for your Visit okcr.org/scotch-cigars. Tulsa. listening convenience. The ar- reasons. Without the support of chived programs are on the same donors there is no OKCR. Next Trey Welker Chad McAuliff Bobby Stevens Troy Snow Devon Soukup Lance Dufour month, expect a column devot- Assistant General Agent MDRT, SKC SKC 918-798-0012 MDRT, SKC 918-550-0886 Date Night Anniversary Mass screen as “Listen Online.” On the left side of the screen select “Pre- ed to understanding and getting MDRT, SKC 918-284-0685 405-534-0397 [email protected] 405-505-6030 [email protected] The Office of Marriage and Fam- Archbishop Coakley invites mar- 405-850-4092 chad.mcauliff@kofc.org [email protected] Councils: 775, 1677, [email protected] Councils: 962, 1302, ily Life Ministry will be sponsoring ried couples who are celebrating viously Aired.” Another way is to comfortable with the financial, [email protected] Councils: 1104, 4721, 6606, Councils: 1018, 3556, 7392, 10388, Councils: 767, 3101, 3167, 4519, 4804, 7395, select “Current Schedule” and interactive categories. Then, you Councils: 3220, 10822, 9668, 9737, 13828 4598, 5160, 5354, 11194, 11633, 11959, 5440, 5759, 6478, 8433, 11734, 14220, a “Date Night for Couples” at 7 milestone anniversaries (25, 40, 12669 9901, 12108, 16048, 13313, 15834 8633, 14744 14248, 14448, 15785 p.m. Oct. 2 in Marian Hall of St. 50+) in the calendar year 2020 note the programs in blue. Those can try them out Nov. 10 and 11 16214, 16367 John Nepomuk Catholic Church in to participate in the annual An- highlighted in blue, represent during the Fall Radiothon! Yukon. The featured speakers will niversary Mass that will be live- be Ryan and Mary-Rose Verret, streamed at 3 p.m. Oct. 18 in the the founders of Witness to Love. St. Francis de Sales Chapel at the Refreshments provided. On-site Catholic Pastoral Center. Register childcare available with advance with the Office of Marriage and LISTEN ONLINE RSVP by 9 a.m. Sept. 25. Tick- Family Life at (405) 709-2709 or okcr.org/listen ets $10 per couple; registration [email protected]. Couples Kevin Pierce Regional Agency Executive Consultant Michael Dalby Robert Blakely Mike Maggio Max Yardley This could be you! Career opportunities limited. Contact Alex Schimpf at are asked to send in a picture of 405-638-1274 405-243-8324 405-697-8820 405-570-2179 General Agent available. [email protected]. themselves to be shown on the SKC [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] live-stream. Office: 877-707-0752 Councils: 965, 1287, Councils: 1038, 1044, Councils: 916, 949, 1053, Councils: 4601, 6477, OKLAHOMA CITY & TULSA Lawton - 88.3 FM 2604, 4889, 5168, 1533, 1537, 2974, 3113, 1903, 3336, 4026, 4042, 8204, 12518, 12605 Witness to Love Training Cell: 405-514-7660 8523, 9900, 11648, 3309, 9334, 13366 5266, 5396, 9333, 9583, Clergy, marriage preparation Day of Reflection Oklahoma City - 97.3 FM Prague - 88.3 FM [email protected] 11909, 12819, 12382 11135, 11237, 14106 coordinators and sponsor couples A Day of Reflection: “A Day of Tulsa - 94.9 FM Ringwood - 104.9 FM are invited to attend a Witness to Silence at the Abbey” with Br. Da- Enid - 104.9 FM AROUND THE STATE Love Training Session 9 a.m. - 2 mian Whalen, O.S.B., will be 8:30 Shawnee - 107.1 FM Antlers - 90.3 FM p.m. Oct. 3 at the Catholic Pasto- a.m. – 3 p.m. Oct. 24, at St. Greg- Woodward - 93.3 FM ral Center. The cost for lunch and ory’s Abbey in Shawnee. Early bird Broken Arrow - 102.9 FM materials is $50 pp/couple (priests discount $30; $35 at the door, Clinton - 98.3 FM SPANISH STATIONS attend for free). The training is includes lunch. Contact (405) 878- Edmond - 100.9 FM East OKC - 97.7 FM in English, but Spanish materi- 5656, [email protected]. Elk City - 100.7 FM West OKC - 99.3 FM L I F E I N S U R A N C E • D I S A B I L I T Y I N C O M E I N S U R A N C E • L O N G - T E R M C A R E I N S U R A N C E • R E T I R E M E N T A N N U I T I E S *World's MoEst Ethical Companies® and Ethtisphere® namesh and marks are registeredi trademarksc of Ethisphere LLCa. l 16 September 27, 2020 Sooner Catholic CFO grant available to help educate, evangelize

Each year, the Catholic Founda- social teachings into action, serv- tion of Oklahoma provides grants ing the poor, feeding the hungry, to support projects at parishes, bringing drink to the thirsty and schools and other Catholic insti- sheltering the homeless. Thirteen tutions within the Archdiocese of high school students and seven Oklahoma City to spread the Gos- adults from Our Lady of Victory pel of Jesus Christ by creating and participated in the mission. enriching educational and evan- The group helped repair, repaint gelizing opportunities in Catholic and restore a chapel damaged communities. in Hurricane Maria. While there, The application period for the the group stayed at Casa Cristo CFO Education and Evangelization Renentor, a retreat center run by Grant opens Oct. 1. Find more at Dominican Fathers. After a hard cfook.org/education-evangeliza- day of work, each evening ended tion-grant. with a devotional with the day’s re- One recipient of the CFO grant, flections and songs of praise. Upon A youth group from Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Purcell. Photo provided. the youth group at Our Lady of completion of the repairs, a Mass Victory Catholic Church in Purcell, was celebrated in the renovated applied for the grant to partially chapel with a church full of fami- Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma fund a mission trip to Yabucoa, lies. In addition to the repair work, Education and Evangelization Grant Puerto Rico, in 2019. The mission the group spent one day visiting, Application period Oct. 1 - Nov. 15 was part of the group’ goals to delivering food and praying with cfook.org/education-evangelization-grant live their Catholic faith by putting shut-in families.

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School seniors Brigitte Webb, Daniel Webber and Matthew Coomes were selected as National Merit Semifinalists. All three students scored in the top one-half of 1 percent of students tested in the United Alex Schimpf, director of the States. They now are eligible to be named National Merit Office of Marriage and Family Scholars. Photo provided. Life Ministry, hosted the Single Parent Ministry kickoff meeting with his wife Sarah on Sept. 17 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Oklaho- ma City. Participants will be reading the book “Single and Raising Saints” Archbishop Coakley and Leif Arvidson, executive di- by Jo Holt. Photo Dana Attocknie/ rector of the Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine, recently sur- Sooner Catholic. veyed the shrine site from on top of the Tepeyac Hill. Outdoor Movie & Bonfire Visit archokc.org/shrineconstruction to see progress. Saturday, October 3, 2020 IN HONOR OF THE Feast of St. Francis of Assisi How Will you be remembered? Help support your Catholic community in a meaningful way!

Please consider a gift in your WIll. Learn more about supporting your parish, school or other ministry with a gift in your WIll. Visit archokc.org/giftplanning

4:00 p.m. Mass outdoors (no 10 a.m. Mass this First Saturday) 5:00 p.m. Cook-out 7:00 p.m. Movie: Sign of Contradiction 8:00 p.m. Bonfire and songs Bring your own lawn chair and mask! Donations appreciated! sign up via the QR code here