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By Eliana Tedrow til his death in 1654, he worked tirelessly for Above left: Group picture with Knights and Jr. The Sooner Catholic the abolition of the African slave trade and for Knights of Peter Claver of Corpus Christi, the salvation of the African slaves. Through the City. Photo provided. he year was 1909, when a group of four work of Peter Claver, more than 300,000 Above right: Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary, slaves were converted to Catholicism. Saint Corpus Christi, OKC. Photo Archdiocese of Oklahoma priests and three laymen from the Di- City archives. ocese of Mobile, Ala., sought to change Peter Claver is the patron saint of slaves. T The mission of the Knights of Peter Claver the course of history. Together these pioneer To develop youth in a positive, nurturing men formed the first chapter of the Knights of involves promoting social and civic justice, environment; Peter Claver (KOPC). This was the first organi- fostering relationships within the community, To provide social and intellectual fellowship zation to allow men of color membership in a youth and family, and performing charitable works. These tasks are carried out through fraternal society. continued on page 5 Since that time, the Knights of Peter Claver many divisions: The Knights of Peter Claver, have received strong support from the Cath- Ladies Auxiliary, the Junior Division, olic Church. Comprised of more than 18,000 Junior Daughters, the Fourth Degree Catholic family members and currently head- Knights, and the Fourth Degree Ladies quartered in New Orleans, La., the order now of Grace. has more than 700 subordinate units through- In 1926, the Knights of Peter Claver Give, and Gifts Will Be Given to You out the and a unit in Colombia, Ladies Auxiliary was formed. To-date, more than 11,000 women comprise the South America. various “courts” within the Knights of The order is a member of the International Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary. Addition- Alliance of Cath- al branches include youth divisions of olic Knights. The the Junior Knights and Junior Ladies. Knights of Peter The Corpus Christi Our Lady of Fatima shrine at Claver is the parish Knights of Peter Claver coun- St. in largest and oldest Bison, Oklahoma. cil was established in 1985 and has African American been active since its inception. Corpus Catholic lay or- Christi is home to Council #264 and ganization in the Saint Martin De Porres Court #264. world. The goals and objectives of the order KOPC was are: named after Saint To be a supporter to the local parish- Peter Claver, es and to the bishop of the diocese; a 17th centu- To participate collectively in various ry Jesuit priest parish and community activities; from Spain. Saint To promote civic improvements and Claver was sta- social justice; tioned in Colum- To encourage lay apostolic and Cath- bia, one of the olic action; main ports for To make contributions to worthwhile slave trade. Saint causes; Claver attended To award scholarships and support the physical and education; Please visit archokc.org/appeal to make your online gift spiritual needs of To foster recreational assemblies and Archdiocese of Oklahoma City • P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 • 405-709-2745 many slaves. Un- facilities; 2 February 10, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic February 10, 2019 3

Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more Day of Reflection focuses on Mary news on the Life will be victorious By Judy Hilovsky of Christ, who humbled himself website The Sooner Catholic to share in our humility.’ It’s the Saint Ignatius of Loyola takes the existence and ac- Satan surely smiled his prayer the priest says when he tivity of Satan very seriously. In his classic “Spiritual articipants from Altus to adds water to the wine in prepa- insidious smile. By Sooner Catholic Staff Exercises,” he refers to the devil as the enemy of our At the same time, an Shawnee attended the Day ration of the gifts. He humbled human nature. Satan hates us. even more egregious at- of Reflection on Jan. 23 at himself to share in our humanity, Additional coverage of P This isn’t an insight that Saint Ignatius discovered tempt in Virginia sought Saint Gregory’s Abbey. Abbot Law- so we might have a share in his Church and archdiocesan on his own. His conviction is rooted in the testimony to advance legislation rence Stasyszen, O.S.B, led the 25 divinity,” Abbot Lawrence said. news and events, only on of the Bible. In the first letter of we read, that would have gone attendees, “Through the Year with “Indeed, she was the vessel for “Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent the devil is even further! A bill that www.soonercatholic.org. Mary.” Jesus, the handmaid of the Lord. prowling around like a roaring lion looking for some- would have permitted Abbot Lawrence discussed the We should reflect on the quiet faith one to devour” (1Pt. 5:8). abortion through 40 Archbishop Paul S. Coakley a To send photos, event Blessed Mary as a model of and patience of Mary, who experi- Satan’s hatred of all things human and sacred has weeks of pregnancy, even information or story ideas, Christian discipleship. enced in real time the unfolding of been unmasked recently in a surprisingly unambigu- up to the point when a woman was in labor, was e-mail [email protected]. “We can follow the life of Mary God’s salvation. We ous manner. There is no other way to explain it. Jan. presented in committee. Such a measure blurs the herself as it comes should ask her to in- a The next Day of 22 marked the 46th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme distinction between abortion and infanticide. Retrouvaille - A program down to us through tercede for us as we Reflection will be Feb. Court decision Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion in Questioned about the impact of such a bill, Gov- designed to help struggling the record of scrip- try to do the same, marriages regain their health ture and tradition 23 with a focus on our country. That infamous decision has led to the ernor Ralph Northam acknowledged that even if as we try to discern will be March 1-3. Contact of the Church and preparing for Lent. Call death of more than 60 million innocent children in an infant was born alive during such a last-minute with quiet faith and Jack and Marycarol Page, that is the approach (405) 878-5656. the United States (roughly the size of the population attempt to abort, it would be permissible to deny care patience the will of (405) 443-3541, okc@re- I will take today,” he of Italy). to the infant; to simply let it die. Satan must surely God in our own cha- trouvaille.org or visit www. said. “It can provide This year, as with every year since 1973, pro-life have been grinning a ghoulish grin as this was being otic circumstances.” helpourmarriage.com. us with a deeper women, men and young people around the country debated. Fortunately, this measure was defeated and During reflection observed the did not understanding, Above: The attendees take notes and sharing time, Reina Maria, anniversary advance. a The Sooner Catholic insight and context for the various during the January “Day of Reflection” who participated in the event, said, with prayer Clearly, featured a story on Stan celebrations, feasts and devotions at St. Gregory’s Abbey. “I’m not a cradle Catholic, but 12 and penance we have Nnochirionye, a member of that honor Mary of Nazareth.” years ago a friend invited me to solemnly reached a St. Joseph in Ada, in the Oct. Right: Reina Maria prays the Rosary Two of the longer topics centered and when I got to Saint Mark mourning new level 14 issue. Stan died this past during the reflection/meditation time around the Nativity of the Lord the destruc- of callous month. Eternal rest grant at the conference. and Solemnity of Mary. in Norman I couldn’t stop crying. tion of these disregard unto him, O Lord, and let “Christmas has all but lost its re- I smelt roses and the tears would holy inno- for the perpetual light shine upon Photos Judy Hilovsky/Sooner Catholic. ligious meaning. So, let us remind not stop. This is where I’m sup- cents and sacredness him. ourselves of the true meaning of posed to be. So, I converted and the devas- of innocent Christmas with one of the prayers I’m now at Saint .” tating effects human offered at Christmas day. ‘We pray, that abor- life. Having that we may share in the divinity continued on page 4 tion has had recently on countless returned others. from the On this March for same day, Life and Oklahoma Catholic Women’s Conference 2019 legislators witnessed in New York the hun- Feb. 23 in Norman raised their dreds of Oklahoma Catholic women are invited to of discipleship at the table of the Lord. is to provide an annual event for the women voices in fiendish jubilation as the Catholic governor, thousands of young people standing up for life and hear inspirational and motivational speakers at  In the Footsteps of Mary of Oklahoma. It is our hope that these events Andrew Cuomo, signed into law a bill that made the hearing the assurances of legislators and even mem- the 2019 Oklahoma Catholic Women’s Confer- This presentation explores the life of Mary will give women a more extensive knowledge of right to abortion up to the day of birth a constitution- bers of the administration declaring their support for @archokc ence to be held Feb. 23 at the Embassy Suites as a young Jewish girl whose fiat changed the their Catholic faith as well as encourage them al right in that state. the lives of these most vulnerable innocent children, in Norman. course of salvation history. Mary is the first of Apparently concerned that the tide of public sup- it is possible to be lulled into a dangerous false sense to receive the many graces available through The conference will include a morning Mass all disciples and her life is an inspiration. port is turning against them and that changes in the of security. As the devil sees that he is losing ground frequent reception of the Sacraments and the Archdiocese of with Bishop Konderla from the Diocese  Woodeen Koenig-Bricker – “Women in the composition of the U.S. Supreme Court could under- in this battle between life and death he will redouble study of Sacred Scripture in conjunction with Oklahoma City of Tulsa, adoration and recon- Bible You Never Knew” mine Roe v. Wade, pro-abortion activists and legisla- his efforts. These latest assaults on human life and the Catechism. We recognize the Blessed Moth- ciliation. Vendors also will be Did you know that Joseph in the Old Testa- tors led by their governor want to ensure that unre- dignity are clear evidence that his efforts continue Arquidiócesis de er as the model for living a faithful, Christ-cen- in attendance selling books, ment had a wife who is named in Scripture? stricted abortion access remains the law of the land with an intensifying vigor. A new battle front is open- Oklahoma City tered life and encourage devotion to her. clothing and religious items. What about ’s second wife? And who in New York no matter the fate of Roe v. Wade. ing. Infanticide is likely the next challenge we must For more information, visit www.OCWConfer- The registration fee is $65 was Lydia? This talk reveals the stories behind The unseemly celebration (check out the videos) face. ence.com. Special room rates are available at through Feb. 1, and $75 after some of the 188 women named in the Bible continued through the night as the Freedom Tower, Please join with people of good will everywhere in the Embassy Suites by calling (866) 577-1273. Feb. 1. Register online at and points out their relevance for today. marking the sacred site of the 9/11 attack that killed standing up to protect both unborn and born infants Use group code OCW. www.OCWConference.com.  Michelle Work- nearly 2,000 innocent people was illuminated in pink from such gruesome deaths. Life is sacred from con- Participants are encouraged man – “Holy Hour to celebrate the right of women to kill their children. ception to natural death. Life will be victorious. Mary Amore to bring donations for Sanc- with the Chaplet of tuary Women’s Development St. the Arch- Center, a service of Catholic angel” Charities that provides re- Saint Michael the sources and support for lower isn’t a CAMPAIGN GOAL RAISED TO DATE % GOAL income and homeless wom- saint, but rather CHALLENGE GOAL $80,000,000 $77,150,248 96% Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar en and children. Donations an angel and the requested include personal leader of all angels ARCHBISHOP COAKLEY’S LEAD GIFTS $20,000,000 $23,969,941 120% The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. hygiene products, baby sup- and of the army of ROTHER MUSEUM & PILGRIM CENTER $5,000,000 $2,307,371 46% plies and gift cards for gas God. This is what Feb. 10 – Archbishop’s Circle Reception, 3 p.m., Catholic Pastoral Center Michelle and groceries. the title “archan- 10 WAVE 1 PARISHES Feb. 12 – School Mass, 9:40 a.m., Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, OKC $8,535,000 $10,388,860 122% Lord, may we spread the Workman Speakers and presentations gel” means, that he is (Oct. ‘17 - Mar. ‘18) Feb. 12 – All staff meeting, 12:30 p.m., CPC message to “Give, and Gifts at the conference include: above all the others Feb. 12 – Archdiocesan Finance Council meeting, 2 p.m., CPC 29 WAVE 2 PARISHES will be Given to you” through  Mary Amore – “Eucharist: in rank. Today, Saint $13,630,000 $16,177,692 119% Feb. 12 – Archbishop’s Circle Reception, 6:30 p.m., St. , Enid (Mar. ‘18 - Aug. ‘18) our good deeds as we gen- Pathway to Transformation, Michael is invoked Feb. 13 – Archbishop’s Circle Reception, 6:30 p.m., St. Philip Neri, Midwest City erously support the Annual Healing and Discipleship” for protection, es- 34 WAVE 3 PARISHES Feb. 14 – Mass, 9:30 a.m., The Center of Family Love, Okarche $10,950,000 $14,044,143 128% Catholic Appeal as faithful Our encounter with the real pecially from lethal (Aug. ‘18 - Dec. ‘18) Feb. 14 – Rother Shrine Core Team meeting, 11 a.m., CPC stewards of the gifts God has presence of Christ in the Eu- enemies. He is also Feb. 14 – Catholic Relief Services Governance and Nominations Committee teleconference, 1 p.m. 31 WAVE 4 PARISHES entrusted us with. We pray charist holds the opportunity the patron of soldiers, $9,345,000 $672,905 7% Feb. 14 – Senior staff meeting, 2 p.m., CPC (Jan. ‘19 - May. ‘19) to the Lord. for change if we are willing to police and doctors. Feb. 15 – Personnel Board meeting, 2 p.m., CPC Amen. open our hearts to receiving The mission of the COMBINED PARISH CAMPAIGNS $15,350,000 $9,557,788 62% Feb. 16 – Confirmation, 10 a.m., Holy Name of Jesus, Chickasha Woodeen God’s grace of transformation, Oklahoma Catholic Feb. 16 – Catholic Charities Green Tie Gala, 6 p.m., National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, OKC Koenig-Bricker OTHER GIFTS ---- $31,547 ---- healing and a renewed sense Women’s Conference 4 February 10, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic February 10, 2019 5 Knights of Peter Claver oldest, largest Veteran of Oklahoma funeral African American Catholic lay organization industry named executive director of continued from page 1 funds to offer scholarships to Resurrection Memorial Cemetery for its members. graduating youth. Richardson said OKLAHOMA CITY – Archbishop Coakley recently role. They have been a blessing to me and my family, Over the years, the KOPC has his interest in the Most Reverend announced the hiring of Branden Seid as the exec- and to many Oklahoma families for generations.” participated in numerous char- Knights began Paul S. Coakley utive director of Resurrection Memorial Cemetery in Seid (Pronounced side) grew up in Torrington, Wy., itable works, including many when he and his northwest Oklahoma City near the Catholic Pastoral where he graduated from Torrington High School. noteworthy contributions to Archbishop of Oklahoma City wife joined Corpus Center. Seid replaces Christina T. Ford, who retired After graduation, he attended college at the University various local, state and national Publisher Christi nine years Feb. 5 after nearly 40 years of of Wyoming, University of South Carolina and grad- organizations. Since its found- ago. He said they dedicated service, including uated from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in ing, the Knights of Peter Claver were looking for an Diane Clay 23 years as director. 2004. After working in the funeral industry in north- has been an organization where opportunity to be- Saint Peter Claver Editor “I am excited to begin this ern Oklahoma for several years, he joined the staff everyone is welcome, regardless come more active Patron Saint of Slaves new journey and am thankful of Smith and Kernke Funeral Directors in February of race or ethnicity. in their parish. for the trust of Archbishop 2012. Nick Richardson, current Dana Attocknie After being invited Coakley, who views this po- Seid and his wife Katie have two daughters, Olivia Grand Knight of Council #264, Managing Editor by Deacon Bernie Born: June 26, 1581 sition the same way I do – as and Aubrey. They are members at Saint Francis of said being involved with the Members of the Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver Hollier, he joined take up the offering during an annual Mass for Sept. 9 a service to the community, Assisi in Oklahoma City and are active in the support KOPC has been in a great way Feast Day: the Knights. He Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Photo Archdiocese of to Catholics in the archdio- of Rosary School. Volume 41, Number 3 to meet people while also giving said he considers Oklahoma City archives.  Jesuit Missionary to cese and to the families who As executive director, Seid will manage and oversee back to his parish. it a “great honor” Columbia; count on us during difficult the operation of Resurrection Cemetery, including fi- “The people I’ve met within the to be the Grand  Sooner Catholic Newspaper times,” Seid said. “I also want nancial management, planning operations and devel- Ladies Auxiliary a try. Brought 300,000 people to organization have been some of Knight of his council. Branden Seid to thank Joe and Todd Kern- opment while upholding the standards of the Catholic “Once I saw the ladies in their Christ; 7501 Northwest Expressway the most topnotch people I have Magnolia Cumby is the Grand ke and the staff of Smith and Church. white dresses and I saw the Oklahoma City, OK 73132 ever met,” Richardson said. Lady of the Knights of Peter  With the help of interpreters, Kernke Funeral Directors, who For more information about Resurrection Cemetery, things they were doing, I knew he was able to reassure the (405) 721-1810 In the past, the KOPC of Cor- Claver Ladies Auxiliary, Saint provided me with an excellent example of profession- go online to resurrectionmemorialcemetery.com or that was what I wanted to do,” slaves of their human dignity pus Christi has raised enough Martin De Porres Court #264. Fax: (405) 721-5210 alism and care that prepared me to take on this new contact (405) 721-4191, [email protected]. she said. and God’s saving love; Cumby, who E-mail: [email protected] Not only have the ladies en- FOR MORE INFORMATION joined the  During Peter’s ministry he joyed a fellowship, Cumby and Mailing Address: Ladies Auxil- baptized and instructed more P.O. Box 32180 the sisters in her court have than 300,000 slaves; Knights of Peter Claver iary in 1990, taken charge of many charitable Oklahoma City, OK 73123 said it wasn’t  www.kofpc.org or call (405) 239-2804. works over the years, including On Sept. 8, 1654, after being From the Archives … long after she very sick, Peter Claver died; Day of started at- spearheading fundraisers for Visit us online at The KOPC Ladies’ Auxiliary of A photo series from George Rigazzi, archdiocesan archivist tending Mass their parish, projects to help the  In 1888, Peter Claver was www.soonercatholic.org Reflection Corpus Christi Catholic Church at Corpus homeless, among others. canonized a saint by Leo meet once a month on the first Saturday. “This is a family thing.” XIII and declared patron saint he Church in Oklahoma has Christi, she Visit the archdiocesan website focuses on Mary Contact Lady Sandra Moore at (405) 833-2366. of missionary work. had its share of unique and felt compelled Eliana Tedrow is a freelance at www.archokc.org colorful characters. Father to give the writer for the Sooner Catholic. T continued from page 3 Edward Van Waesberghe certainly The Sooner Catholic would rank near the top. Born in (USPS 066-910) is published Holland, he was the nephew of the New Year’s Day is the So- lemnity of Mary the Mother biweekly except for once in July Archbishop of New Orleans. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2019 of God, which coincides with by the Archdiocese of It would appear (it is not document- ed) that through the influence of his the beginning of a new calen- ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY Oklahoma City. uncle this became the impetus to dar year in the secular world. labor in the missions of Indian Terri- “Let’s focus on an indis- The newspaper is not responsible tory. Upon his arrival in 1895, he was pensable part of the story for unsolicited material. assigned to work with the American we all can relate to directly, Copyright © 2019 Sooner Catholic Indians; first with the Quapaws for Jesus was born of and loved three years and then the Osage at by a human mother. By Pawhuska for 27 years. He has been recognizing and celebrating Cristo Rey OKC Day of Service at the Subscription rate: $25 per year described as “eccentric, unkempt and the motherhood of Mary we Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. for all who are not members of the Fr. Edward Van Waesberghe unbothered by the rules.” What can contemplate how God enters Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. be ascertained is that he was a man of deep faith. our human life in a real and Periodical postage paid at Enthralled with American Indian life, he lived his own version. tangible way. In Jesus, the Oklahoma City, OK 73125. He was a lover of nature, sometimes slept on the floor and gen- son of Mary, God truly is erally admired the people he served. Other actions bordered on Emmanuel – God with us,” bizarre. He entered baptismal records not in the proper books POSTMASTER: Send address Abbot Lawrence said. Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High designated but on the wall of his sacristy. When the next “It would be a mistake to School, Mount St. Mary Cath- changes to the Sooner Catholic, olic High School and Bishop painted over them, a generation of Osage had no documentation think Mary fully understood P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, McGuinness Cath- as to their status in the Catholic Church. He also was remem- what was happening in her OK 73123. bered for his habit of buying automobiles, removing the doors and olic High School life, in the life of her son, but at the MLK Day strapping on spare tires. through all the events she march, OKC. During his time in Pawhuska, he built the present church (un- remained faithful. In doing officially known as the Cathedral of the Osage due to its beauty so, she found the grounding and magnificent stained glass), the school and the rectory. Bishop Martin of her identity, to discern the Kelley was not pleased with Father Van Waesberghe’s oddities and full meaning of the events Luther removed him from Pawhuska in 1925. of her life and the life of her After a leave of absence, he was assigned to Guymon and was King pastor for nine years before he was asked to retire. With age, his son. … As follower of son of Mount St. Mary Catholic High eccentricities multiplied, and he returned to Holland where he God and son of Mary we are Jr. Day School Freedom Walk lived out his days, dying in 1944. called to imitate Mary in her trusting faith and with her Mass St. Eugene Day of Service at the While in today’s terms he might be referred to as a food bank and Curbside Chronicle. “loose cannon,” there is no doubt that he was an effec- reflect on all things in our hearts and coming to know Corpus Christi tive missionary and, as historian Father David Mona- Oklahoma City han observed, “spent himself for others with a kind of who we are in the eyes of Students in Catholic schools across the archdiocese spent Jan. 21 The Sooner Catholic wild abandon.” God.” Jan. 20 honoring Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in various service is supported through the Judy Hilovsky is a freelance St. John of Nepomuk Catholic projects and marching in the MLK Day Parade in downtown Oklahoma Annual Catholic Appeal. ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY ARCHIVES writer for the Sooner Catholic. School students learn about MLK City. Photos Chris Porter/Sooner Catholic and provided. and respect for all people. Photos Cara Koenig/Sooner Catholic 6 February 10, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic February 10, 2019 7 Real Life Disciples Lent is coming – Are you ready?

Lent is coming – for some of us it started ear- “Think about the western way of life today. of Exodus ly! There are many men and priests throughout Many (probably most) of us rest each night in 90 sec- the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City who have climate-controlled homes. We rise each morn- tion). Jim Beckman taken on the ascetical journey of Exodus 90. I ing from our comfortable bed, take a hot show- In the Director of the should say “Lent on steroids!” er and grab food out of our refrigerator to enjoy days Secretariat for The Exodus 90 routine has a man embrac- breakfast. The worst part of our day is when we leading Evangelization and ing a set of ascetical practices that make most arrive at work and are forced to endure the el- up to the of our previous Lents seem like kid’s stuff: ements for nearly 30 meters as we trek across launch short cold showers every day, regular intense the paved parking lot from our car to our office of this exercise, no alcohol, no desserts or sweets, space. Yet, we are still tempted to complain” program no snacking between meals, no soda or sweet (Exodus 90, Pillars of Exodus 90 section). on Jan. 21, we were led through the exercise drinks, no TV or movies or This kind of of naming our “Why.” To undertake such a set 2019 video games, sacrifice, as I of ascetical practices, for such a long period of a commitment said earlier, is time, you better know why you’re doing it. For to seven hours at the heart of me, this “why” came back to the state of the of sleep each our Catholic Church today with all the scandal and reports Annual Catholic Appeal night, and faith. Suffering of priests and even bishops who have caused there’s more, is considered a great harm to others. It has shaken me some- but you get great blessing what. I even have learned of some reports that ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY the idea. And, WHAT WILL in the eyes of involved priests I knew. I found myself yearn- all this for 90 the Church, ing to do something to contribute to a solution. days! It’s pretty and the Church The problem is so big, and even systemic, intense. Check calls us to I didn’t know where to start, until I learned it out on their YOU BECOME “partake of the about Exodus 90. For me, this became the website if you’re prayer and sac- perfect way to respond to this crisis with some- interested in rifice of Christ” thing I knew would be hard, but I also knew learning more BY DAY 91? (Catechism of would make a difference. I think many of the (www.Exodus90. the Catholic men doing this right now are drawn to it for com). Church, 2205). similar reasons. What is “ascet- In our modern Exodus 90 may not be for you. I’m still not icism” you might context, we are sure it’s for me! But, Lent is coming, and better ask? Asceticism surrounded by to be thinking now about what the season is actually a pillar comforts and holds for you than to get caught off guard with Give, and Gifts Will Be Given to You of Catholic be- conveniences. that question on Ash Wednesday. lief. It’s rooted in “Many of the Let’s make Lent different this year. Don’t the cross and the world’s com- start with the question, “What am I going to great mystery of forts, though give up this year?” Don’t settle for another how God saved good in and mediocre year of no chocolate or no coffee. How us all from our of themselves, about start with “why?” Why would I give up own sin. God the can actual- something? What is God doing in my life and Father sent his Get Started at ly hinder us in my heart? How is God calling me into deeper son to take on our from fulfill- relationship with him? How is he calling me to punishment, and Exodus90.com ing this call, more intentional discipleship? If you take time to die a self-sacri- because they to really pray and think about those questions, Our Lady of Fatima shrine at ficing death on the steal our you will know exactly what you need to do for St. Joseph Catholic Church in cross. That path opportunities Lent this year. Bison, Oklahoma. opened up self-do- for sacrifice. … Let’s think about It’s my prayer that Lent in 2019 will be a nation as a means to holiness, and a powerful this honestly. What do we (men in our western significant time of discipleship for our whole way to offer up our prayer to God. We call it culture, at least) have to complain about? What archdiocese. I think the many men doing Ex- redemptive suffering – in our suffering, we can do we have to offer up? Ask yourself, what odus 90 – Archbishop Coakley being among participate with Christ in his redeeming act on daily suffering do I actually have to offer up to them – are leading the way. the cross. Our suffering, offered up in prayer to God for my family? Acts of asceticism quickly There’s something different about this year. I be joined with his. become indispensable to our spiritual work as pray that the grace of that reality would come Unfortunately, in our modern culture the Christian men once we realize the power of suf- in full force for all of us. May your Lent be a practice has been all but lost for most of us. fering in the spiritual life” (Exodus 90, Pillars holy and fruitful one!

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Holy Trinity in Okarche celebrates Catholic Schools Week.

Dcn. Roy Callison and his wife Susan are pictured with Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear of the Osage Nation; John Williams, governmental affairs advisor for the Osage Nation; Dcn. Kev- in Sartorius, chief executive of Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Charities; and Laurie Perkins, chief development officer of Students from St. Mary Catholic School in Lawton created a Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Charities. Roy and Susan Calli- priest appreciation project for Catholic Schools Week. Stu- son arranged the meeting to discuss how Catholic Charities dents and teachers put a fingerprint on an image for Fr. Brian could assist the Osage Nation with various programs such as

Photos provided. Buettner and Fr. Vic Luong (not pictured). food donations to the Osage people. Photo provided. 8 February 10, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic February 10, 2019 9

n 1Peter 4:10, we hear Peter say, “As each one has received a gift, use it to Iserve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” Over the past 7 years as your Archbishop, I have come to learn that people across the Archdiocese have a “Give, and Gifts Will Be long history of generosity. I am happy to be among such generous and caring people. Today, I am writing about the 2019 An- nual Catholic Appeal. The Appeal pro- vides for the ever-increasing educational, Given to You” human, pastoral, and spiritual needs of peo- ple in Central and Western Oklahoma. Each year, the Appeal enables the Church to imple- Minimum Goal - $3,600,000 ment and provide critical services in a comprehensive framework in The Annual Catholic Appeal is our chance to support the work of the Church throughout the archdiocese. order to carry out the work of Jesus Christ. It would not be possible to carry out His work without your assistance. “Give, and Gifts Will Be Given to You,” is the theme for this year’s Appeal. While it is a simple theme, it says much about what we do Your generous gifts provide: as Church and who we are as disciples of Jesus Christ. has challenged us to take on the task of service to others and to do Youth, Young Adult and Campus Ministry so with a joyful heart. The Appeal provides us with an opportunity to Draw in youth, young adults and college students into a vibrant experience of the share our faith and the many gifts which God has bestowed upon us Catholic faith. with our brothers and sisters. Without your support, many critical ministries would not be possible. I invite you to join with me, your pastor, and fellow parishioners, Blessed Stanley Rother Institute to serve as an example of Christian Stewardship by making a gift of Religious education for leaders at every level for effective parish ministry. financial support to the 2019 Appeal. Your generous gift will assist our Church in carrying out the work begun by Jesus Christ. Please Children’s Evangelization and Catholic Schools respond using the enclosed pledge card and envelope or go online to archokc.org/appeal to make your commitment. Every gift is import- Provide the formation needed to raise confident young disciples. ant. Please review the enclosed materials which outline the critical min- Marriage and Family Life istries which you help to make possible. Please, help me with your Support the domestic Church as the building block of society. abundant generosity to strengthen our beloved Church and its cru- cial ministries that “Give, and Gifts Will Be Given to You.” Vocations and Seminarians Promotion of vocational discernment formation of those called to be priests. Sincerely yours in Christ, Clergy Formation and Support Build up priests and deacons to use the gifts God gave them to the best of their abilities.

Most Reverend Paul S. Coakley and Local Hispanic Ministry Archbishop of Oklahoma City Support the growing and vibrant Hispanic population in central and western Okla- homa and Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala.

“As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” - 1Peter 4:10 10 February 10, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic February 10, 2019 11 Which Bible should I buy? So many great Catholic choices!

Buying a new Bible ry custom of a Bible with 73 books created so ed us isn’t something you much confusion that the Church responded to with New do every day, so some these erroneous ideas by reaffirming the list of Revised Pedro A. Moreno, guidelines might be books in the Bible given in the 4th century and Standard O.P. helpful. beyond. Version of Secretariat for First, be aware of the This reaffirming of the earlier decisions of which an Evangelization and difference between a , Hippo, Carthage and Florence occurred updated Catechesis Catholic Bible and a at the Council of Trent in 1546. So, the first Catholic Bible used in other faith Bibles used, the first Bibles printed and the edition communities. Catholic Catholic Bibles of today all have 73 books. also was Bibles follow the Greek Old Testament Scrip- Since we do not have the original scrolls, prepared, NRSV-CE. The New Jerusalem Bible, tures that Jesus and the apostles used and and not everyone can read the manuscripts NJB, also is a wonderful translation and made Y have seven books not found in the Hebrew we do have, the Church today recommends famous by Mother Angelica on EWTN. A Re- Thank ou Scriptures. These are Tobit, Judith, 1 and 2 that Catholic Bibles be direct translations from vised New Jerusalem Bible will be published Maccabees, Wisdom, Sirach and Baruch. Cath- the original languages of Hebrew, Greek and next year. Now that you have an idea of the And congratulations to the olic Bibles also in- Aramaic. various versions or translations, let’s see some churches achieving the 2018 clude sections in the These Bi- of the Bibles that use these translations. (See Books of Esther and Which Bible should I buy? ble trans- box.) Annual Catholic Appeal goal! Daniel that are not lations So, visit your local Catholic bookstore and found in the Hebrew Let’s start with a simple Bible with just the basics. are called compare titles. Choose the one that fits your Blessed Sacrament Church, Thomas Scriptures. Next, add These are great for some private quiet time with God versions. needs best and buy it. A Bible is a Holy Book, to these 46 Books of and Lectio Divina. Primary it is God’s Book. By spending time reading, Blessed Sacrament Parish, Lawton the Old Testament, recom- reflecting, praying and studying what is con- Christ the King Parish, OKC the 27 Books of the Bibles for prayer and reflection on my night table: mended tained in its pages, we can be blessed spiritual- Holy Family Parish, Lawton . Any regular or devotional Bible: Catholic Men’s Bi- Catholic ly and grow closer to the Lord, the word of life. Catholic Bibles ble-NABRE, Catholic Women’s Bible-NABRE, My Daily Vvrsions The Bible offers us an opportunity for grace- Holy Spirit Parish, Mustang always have had 73 Catholic Bible-NABRE, Bible in a Year, Your Daily or trans- filled hours in union with Christ. While I know Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Calumet books. The final list, Encounter with God-NABRE or any Bible you will read lations in that the Bible is not a sacrament and was not Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Hollis or Canon of Scrip- and pray with. English: instituted by Christ to produce grace, it is ture, was established Our bish- where we can meet God and grow in our love Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral by the Church in the Bibles for personal study at my kitchen table: ops’ con- for him. This is the Good Book and God tells us Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Sterling 4th century. First, Great Adventure Bible RSV-CE, New Catholic Answer ference that he loves us through it. the Council of Rome Bible-NABRE, Catholic Scripture Study Bible-RSV-CE Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Chandler has gifted Dei Verbum 26 says it best: “In this way, in 382 under Pope or The New Jerusalem Bible. us with therefore, through the reading and study of the Sacred Heart Church, Hinton Damasus I, then at the New sacred books ‘the word of God may spread rap- Saint Andrew Parish, Moore the Council of Hippo, Bibles for group study at the classroom table: Ameri- idly and be glorified’ and the treasure of reve- 393, and later at the The Didache Bible – NABRE (Maroon; Especially good Saint Ann Church, Cordell can Bible lation, entrusted to the Church, may more and Council of Carthage for an RCIA group), The Didache Bible-Ignatius Bible Revised more fill the hearts of men. Just as the life of Saint Parish, Okeene 397. Eleven centu- RSV-CE (Green), The Little Rock Catholic Study Bi- Edition the Church is strengthened through more fre- Saint Eugene Parish, OKC ries later, another ble-NABRE or The Catholic Study Bible-NABRE. NABRE quent celebration of the Eucharistic mystery, affirmation of the list (Used for similar we may hope for a new stimulus for the Saint Church, Newkirk of books in the Bible the Lec- life of the Spirit from a growing reverence for Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, OKC occurred in 1442 in tionary). the word of God, which ‘lasts forever.’” Saint John Nepomuk Parish, Yukon Florence. The National Council of the Churches of Christ A Bible is an opportunity for loving commu- The Church was OK with these statements in the United States, usually identified as the nion with Christ. So, after spending some time Parish, Tonkawa and did not say anything more on the sub- National Council of Churches, has prepared picking one out and buying it, ask a deacon or Saint Louis Church, Stroud ject until Martin Luther wanted to change the the Revised Standard Version of which a Cath- a priest to bless it for you. Saint Margaret Mary Church, Crescent number of books in the Bible more than 1,000 olic edition was later prepared, RSV-CE. Hug and kiss your Bible, our best friend is years later. Luther’s rejection of the 12-centu- They also updated the translation and gift- there. Church, Walters Saint Philip Neri Parish, MWC Saint Richard Church, Carnegie Saint Church, Jones Saint Church, Watonga Saint Teresa of Avila Parish, Harrah

The 2019 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity was Jan. 18-25. The Unity Ser- vice was Jan. 20 at St. Episcopal Church in OKC. Locally, people explored “Justice: the Celebrating Catholic dream of , Jesus, Dr. Martin Please visit archokc.org/appeal Luther King Jr., and the challenge for Education Breakfast us today.” The event was sponsored by to make your online gift the Oklahoma Alliance for Liturgy and Jan. 29 the Arts. Photos Fr. Stephen Bird. Photos Chris Porter. 12 February 10, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic February 10, 2019 13

Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 ¿Cuál Biblia debería comprar? La vida será victoriosa ¡Tantas buenas opciones católicas! Comprar una nueva tago 397. Once siglos después, otra afirmación Por lo San Ignacio de Loyola toma muy en serio la Aparentemente preocupado porque la ola de to de ley de este biblia no es algo que de la lista de libros en la Biblia ocurrió en 1442 tanto, existencia y la actividad de Satanás. En sus apoyo público se está volviendo contra ellos y tipo, el gober- hacemos todos los días. en Florencia. visite su Pedro A. Moreno, clásicos “Ejercicios Espirituales”, se refiere al que los cambios en la composición de la Corte nador Ralph Es por esto que aquí les La Iglesia estaba de acuerdo con estas librería O.P. diablo como el enemigo de nuestra naturaleza Suprema de los Estados Unidos podrían soca- Northam recono- Secretariado de ofreceré algunas ideas y declaraciones y no dijo nada más sobre el católica humana. Satanás nos odia. var a Roe v. Wade, activistas a favor del abor- ció que incluso si recomendaciones que es- tema hasta que Martín Lutero quiso cambiar el Evangelización y to y legisladores liderados por su gobernador un niño naciera local y Esta no es una idea que San Ignacio descu- pero que les sean útiles. número de libros en la biblia más de mil años Catequesis brió por su cuenta. Su convicción se basa en quieren asegurar que el acceso al aborto sin vivo durante compare Primero, tengan en después. El rechazo de Lutero de la costumbre el testimonio de la Biblia. un intento de títulos. cuenta la diferencia de una biblia con 73 libros, doce siglos después En la primera carta de San abortarlo en ese Elija entre una Biblia Católica de que la Iglesia guiada por el Espíritu Santo y Pedro leemos: “Sean sobrios último momen- Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley la que mejor se adapte a sus necesidades y y una usada en otras comunidades de fe. Las hablando con autoridad recibida de Dios esta- y estén vigilantes, porque to, sería per- cómprala. Biblia, Libro Sagrado, Libro de Dios. Biblias Católicas, en su Antiguo Testamen- bleciera la lista oficial de los libros de la biblia, su enemigo, el diablo, ronda misible por ley el negarle atención médica; to, siguen las Escrituras griegas que fueron creó tanta confusión que la Iglesia respondió a Ahí nos encontramos con la Palabra, Cristo. Al como león rugiente buscan- simplemente dejarlo morir. Satanás segura- usadas por Jesús y los apóstoles y tienen siete estas ideas erróneas reafirmando la lista de li- pasar el tiempo con ella seremos bendecidos do a quién devorar.” (1Pe 5: mente debió haber estado sonriendo con una libros que no se encuentran en las Escrituras bros en la biblia dada en el siglo IV y más allá. espiritualmente y terminaremos más cerca del 8). sonrisa macabra mientras este proyecto de ley hebreas. Estos son Tobit, Judith, 1 y 2 Maca- Señor, Palabra de Vida y Amor. La Biblia nos El odio de Satanás a todo se estaba debatiendo. Afortunadamente, esta Esta reafirmación de las deci- ofrece una oportunidad para horas llenas de lo humano y sagrado se ha medida fue derrotada y no avanzó. siones anteriores de Roma, Hipo- gracia en unión con Cristo. Aunque sé que la desenmascarado reciente- Claramente, hemos alcanzado un nuevo ¿Cuál biblia debería comprar? na, Cartago y Florencia ocurrió biblia no es un sacramento y no fue instituida mente de una manera sor- nivel de insensible desprecio por lo sagrado de en el Concilio de Trento en 1546. prendentemente inequívoca. la vida humana inocente. Habiendo regresa- por Cristo para producir la gracia, es donde Comencemos con biblias sencillas y progresemos a Por lo tanto, la primera Biblia No hay otra forma de expli- do recientemente de la Marcha por la Vida y nos podemos encontrar con Dios y crecer en biblias más avanzadas. Cristiana, las primera biblias im- carlo. El 22 de enero marcó atestiguado a los cientos de miles de jóvenes nuestro amor por Él. presa y las Biblias Católicas de el 46to aniversario de la decisión Roe v. Wade restricciones siga siendo la ley en todo el terri- que defienden la vida y escuchando las asegu- Biblias para la oración y la reflexión en mi mesa de Este es el mejor de los libros y Dios nos dice hoy, todas tienen y han tenido de la Corte Suprema de EE. UU. que legalizó torio del estado de Nueva York, no importa el ranzas de legisladores e incluso miembros de noche: Todas las biblias católicas, con aprobaciones de que Él nos ama a través de ella. 73 libros. el aborto en nuestro país. Esa decisión infame destino legal de Roe v. Wade. la administración que declaran su apoyo a las la Iglesia, se pueden usar para la oración. Dios Habla Dei Verbum 26 lo dice mejor: “Así, pues, con Como no tenemos los rollos ha llevado a la muerte de más de 60 millones La celebración indecorosa (vea los videos) vidas de estos niños inocentes más vulnera- Hoy, DHH, también conocida como la Versión Popular la lectura y el estudio de los Libros Sagrados originales, y no todos pueden de niños inocentes en los Estados Unidos continuó durante toda la noche mientras la bles, es posible dejarse llevar por una peligrosa de las Sociedades Bíblicas (Grupo Ecuménico), con los leer los códices, manuscritos ‘la palabra de Dios se difunda y resplandezca’ y (aproximadamente el tamaño de la población Torre de la Libertad, que marca el lugar sagra- falsa sensación de seguridad. Cuando el diablo libros Deuterocanónicos, es buena para orar. y fragmentos que tenemos, la el tesoro de la revelación, confiado a la Iglesia, de Italia). do del ataque del 9/11 que mató a casi 2,000 vea que está perdiendo terreno en esta batalla Iglesia de hoy recomienda que llene más y más los corazones de los hombres. Este año, como en todos los años desde personas inocentes, se iluminó en rosa para entre la vida y la muerte, redoblará sus esfuer- Biblias para el estudio personal en la mesa del come- las Biblias Católicas sean tra- Como la vida de la Iglesia recibe su incremento 1973, mujeres, hombres y jóvenes pro-vida celebrar el derecho de las mujeres a matar a zos. Estos últimos ataques a la vida y la digni- dor: La Biblia, Latinoamérica, conocida popularmente ducciones directas de los idio- de la renovación constante del misterio Eu- en todo el país observaron el aniversario con sus hijos. Satanás seguramente sonrió con su dad humana son una clara evidencia de que como la Biblia Latinoamericana, nos ofrece notas mar- mas originales de hebreo, griego carístico, así es de esperar un nuevo impulso oración y penitencia lamentando solemnemente sonrisa insidiosa. sus esfuerzos continúan con un vigor cada vez ginales y comentarios catequéticos y pastorales a pie y arameo. La época de ofrecerle de la vida espiritual de la acrecida veneración la destrucción de estos santos inocentes y los Al mismo tiempo, un intento aún más atroz más intenso. Se está abriendo un nuevo frente de página ha mejorado mucho al pasar de los años y es al pueblo traducciones al es- de la palabra de Dios que ‘permanece para efectos devastadores que el aborto ha tenido en en Virginia buscó promover una legislación que de batalla. El infanticidio es probablemente el buena como una primera biblia para estudio. También pañol del latín, ya pasaron. Una muchos otros. hubiera ido aún más lejos. Un proyecto de ley próximo desafío que debemos enfrentar. recomiendo la Biblia de América, la Biblia de Nuestro siempre’.” traducción de la biblia se llama En este mismo día, los legisladores de Nueva que habría permitido el aborto durante 40 sem- Únase a personas de buena voluntad en Pueblo, y, la Biblia Carismática que usa el texto de la Una Biblia es una oportunidad para la comu- una versión. York alzaron sus voces en un fervoroso júbilo anas de embarazo, incluso hasta el momento todas partes para defender a los bebés no Biblia Hispanoamericana, que es otra Biblia Intercon- nión amorosa con Cristo. Después de pasar un Hay muchas versiones moder- cuando el gobernador católico, Andrew Cuomo, en que una mujer estuviera en el proceso de nacidos y los ya nacidos de muertes tan horrip- fesional o Ecuménica, que nos llega de México. tiempo escogiendo y comprando una, pídale a nas autorizadas para uso católi- promulgó un proyecto de ley que hacía que el dar a luz, se presentó al comité. La medida ilantes. La vida es sagrada desde la concepción un diácono o un sacerdote que se la bendiga. co. En mis años de preparatoria derecho al aborto hasta el día del nacimiento elimina la distinción entre aborto e infanticidio. hasta la muerte natural. La vida será victorio- Biblias para el estudio en grupo en la Iglesia o mesa Abraza y besa tu Biblia, nuestro mejor amigo se usaba la Biblia de Jerusalén. fuera un derecho constitucional en ese estado. Interrogado sobre el impacto de un proyec- sa. del salón de clase: La Biblia de Jerusalén, 4ta edición está ahí, en cada página y en cada letra, amán- En el Estudio Bíblico de mi del 2009 y con las más actuales ayudas bíblicas, pub- donos. parroquia se licada en el 2018 es mi favorita. Otra recién llegada a usaba la versión este grupo es la Biblia Didajé, 2016. La Biblia Didajé Nácar-Colun- presenta extensos comentarios, basado en el Catecis- n 1 Pedro 4,10, oímos a Pedro decir: “Cada uno, como buen administrador de la multiforme gracia de ga. Los grupos Dios, ponga al servicio de los demás los dones que haya recibido”. Durante los últimos 7 años como mo de la Iglesia Católica, para cada libro de la sagrada Escritura. parroquiales Esu arzobispo, he aprendido que la gente de la Arquidiócesis tiene una larga historia de generosidad. de jóvenes, y Estoy feliz de estar entre gente tan generosa y solidaria. Cursillo y la Da será s bendecido Hoy, estoy escribiendo sobre la Campaña Anual Católica de 2019. La Cam- Renovación paña provee para las crecientes necesidades educativas, humanas, pasto- “Cada uno, beos, Sabiduría, Sirácida (también conocido Carismática usaban la Biblia rales y espirituales de la gente en el centro y oeste de Oklahoma. Cada año, como Eclesiástico) y Baruc. Latinoamericana. Al llegar la Campaña permite a la Iglesia implementar y proveer servicios críticos en un como buen Las Biblias Católicas también incluyen sec- a la universidad se vuelve marco integral para llevar a cabo la obra de Jesucristo. No sería posible llevar ciones en los libros de Ester y Daniel que no se a la Biblia de Jerusalén. La a cabo su obra sin la ayuda de ustedes. administrador encuentran en las Escrituras hebreas. A con- Biblia Dios Habla Hoy, DHH tinuación, agregue a estos 46 libros del Antig- Santuário de Fátima en la “Da y serás bendeciado”, es el tema de la Campaña de este año. Aunque o Versión Popular, con los Iglesia Católica de San Jose es un tema sencillo, dice mucho sobre lo que hacemos como Iglesia y quiénes de la uo Testamento, los 27 libros del Nuevo Testa- Deuterocanónicos, era en mi en Bison, Oklahoma. somos como discípulos de Jesucristo. El Papa Francisco nos ha desafiado mento y terminas con que las Biblias Católicas época, la Biblia para los de a asumir la tarea de servir a los demás y a hacerlo con un corazón alegre. La multiforme tienen 73 libros. La biblia es en verdad una primaria y secundaria que Campaña nos da la oportunidad de compartir nuestra fe y los muchos dones que biblioteca más que un solo libro. Busquen la estaban solo comenzando su Dios nos ha concedido con nuestros hermanos y hermanas. Sin su apoyo, muchos gracia de aprobación de la Iglesia en sus primeras pági- contacto con la biblia pues ministerios críticos no serían posibles. nas. fue y sigue siendo la traduc- Los invito a unirse a mí, a su párroco y los demás feligreses para servir como ejemplo de administración Dios, ponga al Las Biblias Católicas siempre han tenido 73 ción más sencilla. Los invito cristiana, haciendo una donación de sostén económico a la Campaña2019. Su generosa donación ayudará a libros. La lista final de estos libros, o Canon de a ver mis recomendaciones nuestra Iglesia a llevar a cabo la obra iniciada por Jesucristo. Responda con la tarjeta y el sobre adjuntos o servicio de los las Escrituras, fue establecida por la Iglesia en que acompañan mi columna vaya en línea a archokc.org/appeal para hacer su compromiso. Cada donación es importante. el siglo IV. Primero el Concilio de Roma en 382 y aparecen al lado de esta Por favor revise los materiales adjuntos que describen los ministerios críticos que usted ayuda a hacer demás los bajo el papa Dámaso I, luego en el Concilio de columna. Siempre conviene posibles. Por favor, ayúdeme con su abundante generosidad a fortalecer nuestra amada Iglesia y sus minis- Hipona, 393, y más tarde en el Concilio de Car- tener mas de una. terios cruciales; “ Da y serás bendeciado “. dones que

Sinceramente suyo en Cristo, haya Sembradores de la Fe Un día catequético para catequistas de habla hispana, ministros de recibido”. pastoral juvenil y voluntarios, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 23 de febrero en el centro pastoral católico, 7501 Northwest Expressway. Los presentadores - 1Perdo 4,10 seran Mary Ann Wiesinger y Luis Soto, ellos hablarán sobre la nueva carta pastoral del Arzobispo. Comuníquese con Jazmin Cogburn antes Su Excia. Rvma. Mons. Paul S. Coakley, S.T.L., D.D. del 13 de febrero al (405) 721-1415 o [email protected]. Patrocina- Arzobispo de Oklahoma City do por el Instituto del Beato Stanley Rother. Por favor visite archokc.org/appeal para hacer su donación en línea Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City • P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 • 405-709-2745 14 February 10, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic February 10, 2019 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. Read Archbishop Coakley’s new Green Tie Gala married couples. To RSVP, contact Ministry workshop February 14 Charismatic Catholic prayer 19 Suicide grief support group, 23 A Catechetical Day for Span- pastoral letter Catholic Charities for the Arch- Hilary Sanchez at (405) 496-0576, A Stephen Ministry Introductory meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., St. ish-speaking catechists, youth Archbishop Coakley’s new pas- diocese of Oklahoma City will have [email protected]. Workshop will be 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Pastoral Center. Contact Francis, 1901 N.W. 18, OKC. ministers and volunteers, 8:30 toral letter, “Go Make Disciples! its 37th annual Green Tie Gala at 6 Feb. 23 at Epiphany of the Lord in 10 Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 Elaine, (405) 358-3610, a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Building a Culture of Conversion p.m. Feb. 16 at the National Cow- Come and See weekend Oklahoma City. Cost is $15 pp or p.m., at the chapel at St. [email protected]. Feast of St. . the Catholic Pastoral Center, and Discipleship for the Archdio- boy and Western Heritage Museum, St. Gregory’s Abbey in Shawnee $50 for four or more people from 21 Thomas More, 100 Stinson OKC. Contact Jazmin Cogburn cese of Oklahoma City,” lays out 1700 N.E. 63 in Oklahoma City. will host a Come and See weekend the same parish. St., Norman. Contact Connie 15 Come and See weekend Feb. 21 Knights of Columbus Council before Feb. 13 at (405) 721- the vision for the Archdiocese of This event celebrates and supports Feb. 15-17; April 12-14; June 28- Lang, (405) 249-1041, potato. 15-17 St. Gregory’s Abbey, #12108 Outback Steakhouse 1415, [email protected]. Oklahoma City through 2030. the homeless services of Catho- 30; Aug. 2-4 and Oct. 18-20. Reg- Application day [email protected]. 1900 W. MacArthur St., Dinner 6 p.m. in Founders Read the letter or download a copy lic Charities: Sanctuary Women’s ister at [email protected]. Apply and interview in one day Shawnee. Register at voca- Hall at St. Mark, Norman. 23 Day of Reflection, “Preparing at www.archokc.org/2030. Print Development Centers in Oklahoma at Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High 11 Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. [email protected]. Tickets $20; must be pre-pur- for Lent,” 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at copies available soon! City and Norman, and Holy Fam- Sowers of the Faith School. Applications accepted 8 chased by Feb. 18. Contact St. Gregory’s Abbey, Shawnee. ily Home in Midwest City. Tickets A Catechetical Day for Span- a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. – 12 Catholic War Veterans (of any 15 The Lay Missionaries of [email protected]. Call (405) 878-5656 or e-mail St. Honor $250. Contact Chelsea Rose at ish-speaking catechists, youth 3:30 p.m. Feb. 23. Register at cris- war/conflict) meeting, 7 p.m., Charity, the Secular (Lay) Or- retreats@monksok to register. Dance (405) 523-3009, [email protected]. ministers and volunteers, 8:30 toreyOKC.org or (405) 945-9100. St. Ann Retirement Center der of St. Teresa of Calcutta, 22 Feast of the Chair of St. Peter Archbishop Coakley invites a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at the community room. Contact Fr. meeting at St. Ann Nursing the Apostle. 23 Application day at Cristo Rey everyone from the Archdiocese Outback dinner Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Lenten Mission M. Price Oswalt at (405) 567- Home, OKC. Mass 9:30 a.m.; OKC Catholic High School. of Oklahoma City, the Diocese of Knights of Columbus Council Northwest Expressway. Speak- St. Eugene presents “Create in 3404. meeting following. Contact 23 Feast of St. . Applications accepted 8 a.m. Tulsa, dioceses from other states, #12108 invites everyone to the an- ers Mary Ann Wiesinger and Luis Me a Clean Heart Lenten Mission” Toni Harrelson, (405) 341- – 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. families, native dancers and the nual Outback Steakhouse Dinner Soto will talk about the archbish- with Val Limar Jansen at 7 p.m. 13 2199. 23 Oklahoma Catholic Women’s – 3:30 p.m. Register at cristo- public to join him for the St. Kateri at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 in Founders Hall op’s new pastoral letter. Contact Feb. 24-26 at 2400 W. Hefner Catholic War Veterans USA Conference, Embassy Suites reyOKC.org or (405) 945-9100. Tekakwitha Honor Dance to be at St. Mark in Norman. Tickets Jazmin Cogburn before Feb. 13 Rd. in OKC. Jansen is a highly the Oklahoma Memorial Post 16 The Oklahoma City Com- by Hilton Norman Hotel and held July 6 in Oklahoma City. The $20, includes the Outback meal, a at (405) 721-1415, JCogburn@ regarded singer, cantor and re- No. 168 will meet at 7 p.m., munity of Secular Carmel- Conference Center, 2501 Con- Honor Dance will begin with Mass complimentary glass of wine and archokc.org. Sponsored by the cording artist. She also is a college Sunnylane Family Reception ites meets monthly at Little ference Dr., Norman. followed by an afternoon/evening a raffle ticket. Dinner tickets must Blessed Stanley Rother Institute. professor, leader of worship and Center, 3900 S.E. 29, Del Flower, OKC. Anyone inter- of powwow dancing contests, the be pre-purchased by Feb. 18. Con- prayer, and a national workshop City. Contact (405) 739-0036, [email protected]. ested in deepening prayer presentation of the new American tact [email protected]. It will Women’s conference presenter. Contact Patty Yardly or life with community support, Indian Catholic Outreach princess be a fun-filled evening of games The Oklahoma Catholic Wom- Judi Wilkinsin at (405) 751-7115, 14 call Vicky Caudell at (405) and amazing food! More informa- and raffle prizes totaling more en’s Conference will be Feb. 23 at [email protected], jwilkin- Feast of St. Cyril. 637-4611 or William Ginn at tion available soon. Visit archokc. than $700. Game proceeds will Embassy Suites in Norman. Visit [email protected]. (405) 737-2024. org/honordance. benefit The Center of Family Love. www.ocwconference.com. 14 Feast of St. Methodius. Visit www.kofc12108.org. BMCHS registration Monthly Novena to the Infant Apartments available Day of Reflection Incoming freshman registration 14 The Catholic Women’s Ac- 17 Jesus. Nine days of novenas St. Ann has apartments in in- Natural Family Planning session St. Gregory’s Abbey will host for Bishop McGuinness Catholic tivity Club meets the second to the Infant Jesus of Prague. dependent and assisted living. St. A free introductory session “Un- “Preparing for Lent,” 9 a.m. – 3 High School is 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Thursday of each month During the nine days, the no- Ann, 7501 W. Britton Rd., is owned derstanding your Fertility” by Hila- p.m. Feb. 23 at the abbey in Shaw- determined by the first initial of a September - May in the patio vena prayers will be: Mon- and operated by the Archdiocese ry Sanchez will be at 10 a.m. Feb. nee. Fr. Charles Buckley, O.S.B., student’s last name: A-G Feb. 25; room at Epiphany of the day-Friday following Noon of Oklahoma City. Contact Rich- 16 at St. Thomas More library, and will present. Cost is $30 and H-N Feb. 26 and O-Z March 4. Lord, 7336 Britton Rd., OKC. Mass, Saturday following 5 ard or Mary Lou at (405) 721-0747 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at The Kay Cen- includes lunch. Registration is lim- Lunch at 11:30 a.m. followed p.m. Mass, and Sunday fol- to schedule a tour. Ask about the ter, 1526 Lincoln Ave. in Norman. ited to 40. Contact (405) 878-5656 To see more briefs, go online to by a short program and busi- lowing 11 a.m. Mass. February special. Open to single women, engaged or or [email protected]. www.soonercatholic.org. ness meeting. Contact Sharon Fernbaugh, (405) 721-2183. 18 Presidents’ Day.

Superintendent of Catholic schools – Application Day! Tulsa FREE INTRODUCTORY SESSION The Diocese of Apply and interview in one day Tulsa is seeking a Hoy puedes aplicar y tener la entrevista KOFC.ORG/JOINUS superintendent of UNDERSTANDING join us online today Catholic schools. The Saturday, February 23 YOUR FERTILITY Join us superintendent is a ser- 8 – 11:30 am or 12:30 – 3:30 pm Every woman has the right to know how her vant-leader dedicated fertility functions and the way her body works. The Saturday, Contact me today to approximately 4,600 students located in nine Register online or call us Creighton Model System is a method of natural February 16th through e memebrship Get connected family planning that provides fertility education 10:00 AM to learn more: diocesan elementary schools, one diocesan high Puede registrarse en línea ó llamando al that allows women and couples to work STM Library - cooperatively with the body as God designed it. To The Largest school, three private Catholic schools, and six CristoReyOKC.org 405.945.9100 The system can be used to achieve or avoid independent Catholic pre-schools/early childhood pregnancy, to monitor general gynocologic health, and to help identify and treat the root Catholic centers. Must have five to 10 years’ experience in cause of infertility, and many other health related Monday, Catholic education. Send resume and cover letter issues. Join us to learn how to chart your cycle February 25th to Harrison Garlick, chancellor and in-house and to see what the CREIGHTON MODEL 7:00 PM Brotherhood FertilityCare™ System (CrMS) has to offer. Open The Kay Center counsel, at [email protected]. join us for a retreat to single women, engaged, or married 1526 Lincoln Avenue, couples. Contact Hilary Sanchez to RSVP or for just south of the construction area Featuring more information. CCHD Internship Email: [email protected] Phone: 405-496-0576 Catholic Charities joins with the Catholic Father Jacques Philippe Hilary Sanchez is a FertilityCare Practitioner Intern studying at Campaign for Human Development to provide a the Saint Pope Paul VI Institute in Omaha, NE. In the School of She and her husband are members of St. Thomas More and 10- week summer internship for any U.S. Catho- have two young boys. Hilary is passionate about helping women the Holy Spirit understand their fertility and couples discover God's will for lic who has an interest in building solidarity and their marriage and His design for married love. subsidiarity, promoting the human dignity of all Thursday, Feb. 21 and Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 6:30-8 p.m. Living the Christian life is not a matter of repressing our desires, persons and learning about Catholic social teach- but of redeeming them. - Christopher West ing. Candidates should be seeking professional St. John Paul II Dwelling Kevin Pierce opportunities in social justice fields, community 4113 S. Eastern Ave. development and economic development. The Moore, OK 73160 General Agent position assists the diocesan director of CCHD, In the School of the Holy Spirit will help you get to know the Sanctifier of your soul. It will lead you to be more attentive to the movements of the Holy Spirit in 877-707-0752 Brian Smith, in providing education about poverty your life as you learn to love the third person of the Holy Trinity. Fr. Jacques issues, writing articles about the social ministry Philippe explains the rewards of being attentive to the Holy Spirit and provides [email protected] simple and concrete ways to grow in this inner sensitivity. In his clear and parish grants and developing relationships with simple style, he illustrates his points with many examples from modern life. community organizations. Internships paid $14/ In the School of the Holy Spirit is a valuable aid in your own spiritual journey. hour and include an expense paid orientation in Washington D.C. May 29-31. Deadline to apply is March 1. Contact Brian Smith at (405) 523-3000, Ext. 245, [email protected]. 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 I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. John 14:6 To see more openings, go online to www. archokc.org/jobs-box. Sr. Maria of the Trinity • [email protected] • 405.778.1107 16 February 10, 2019 Sooner Catholic

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