Sooner Catholic soonercatholic.org June 2, 2019 archokc.org Go Make Disciples Center of Family Love receives grant, plans expansion

By Sally Linhart Long-term plans for the COFL include The Sooner Catholic new intermediate-care residential homes, an activity center, a larger chapel dedicated OKARCHE – The Center of Family Love to Blessed Stanley Rother and improve- announced plans to expand their facility in ments to existing facilities. Additions and Okarche after receiving a $1 million grant improvements will take place in multiple from the Newfield Foundation, an employ- phases. ee-driven organization of Newfield Explora- Following Catholic social teaching has tion Company. been the mission of the center since its Expansion of the campus will give the inception, markedly life and dignity of the CFL the ability to better serve residents human person. and add more residents with physical and/ Espinosa repeatedly expressed the em- or intellectual disabilities. phasis on giving every individual an equal “The building will be much like a school, opportunity to thrive, succeed and achieve where they can identify what they love, goals. what they’re good at and what their tal- “It gives me such great joy that we have a ents are. It will empower them to be on a community of believers who see the beauty journey of discovery and growth, and live and dignity in every life,” she said. “This creative, joyful lives,” Executive Director seed money allows us to enable every indi- Debbie Espinosa said. vidual to become the gift to the world that Day programs for residents will include God intended.” pottery, Spanish, art, horticulture and Sally Linhart is a freelance writer for the Bible study. Sooner Catholic.

journey to the priesthood “The Lord has been so good to me”

By Tina Korbe Dzurisin his future. Kroll spent his high The Sooner Catholic school summers helping at her husband’s law firm, where Willis rowing up as an only worked as a paralegal. As he fer- child in Enid, Deacon ried files from the post office to the GAlexander Kroll knew he courthouse, he befriended the local was destined to be “rich and fa- judges. mous,” as he puts it. “They just loved him at the His mother, Stephanie Willis, courthouse,” she said. “We just as- had her own assumptions about sumed he’d grow up and take over the business someday or take over his father’s farming business.” God had “bigger plans.” At a class to prepare for confir- mation, Kroll listened incredulous- ly to a Benedictine nun’s assur- ance that some methods of prayer could lead to a genuine dialogue with the Lord. “She said that there were ways to pray where, if you talked to God, he would talk back to you,” Kroll said. “I thought she was nuts.” Despite his skepticism, Kroll tried her suggestions. One evening, as he prayed in his room, he asked the Lord, “What do you want me to do with my life?” God responded: “I want you to be a priest.” “I was like, ‘Oh no, Lord, you know everything, you know I’m Dcn. Alexander Kroll will be ordained to the priesthood on June 29. continued on page 9 Photo provided. 2 June 2, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic June 2, 2019 3

Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more Pope Francis issues new norms for the Church news on the against those who abuse or cover up Thank you! website By Andrea Tornielli but also sexual abuse and violence resulting their families must be treated with dignity and It has been a marathon, but as of May 31 the his- over-crowded. The plans By Sooner Catholic Staff Vatican News from an abuse of authority as well. This in- respect and must receive appropriate spiritual, toric “One Church, Many Disciples” campaign official- for the Spanish colonial cludes cases of violence against religious by medical and psychological assistance. ly has ended. Now is the time to look back, assess the style church and cam- Additional coverage of “Vos estis lux mundi.” “You are the light of clerics as well as abuse committed against The investigation of bishops results and, most importantly, to express gratitude. pus are being developed Church and archdiocesan the world. … Our Lord Jesus Christ calls every adult seminarians or novices. The Motu proprio regulates the investigation Thank you! right now. The campus news and events, only on believer to be a shining example of virtue, Dealing with cover-ups of bishops, cardinals, religious superiors and Two years ago, after completing an encouraging will include an educa- www.soonercatholic.org. integrity and holiness.” The Gospel of Matthew One of the most important elements is the all those who lead a diocese, or another par- feasibility study, we decided to move forward with the tion building, a hall/ first-ever archdiocesan capital campaign that would identification, as a specific ticular Church, in various capacities and even event center as well as Archbishop Paul S. Coakley a To send photos, event category, of so-called cov- temporarily. The rules apply not only in the engage all 107 parishes and missions of the archdio- designated shrines/devo- information or story ideas, cese. We began quietly with a major gift phase fol- er-ups, defined as “actions case of these persons being investigated for tional areas and gathering spaces for outdoor events e-mail [email protected]. or omissions intended to having committed sexual abuse themselves, lowed by four waves of parish campaigns, which have and processions. Some of these will develop over now concluded. interfere with or avoid civil but also if they are accused of having “covered time, though all of these are included in the original aThe 20th annual Midwest The case for the campaign has included both local investigations or canoni- up,” or of failing to pursue abuses of which case for the campaign. Catholic Family Conference and shared ministry objectives. A portion of every dol- cal investigations, whether they were aware, and which it was their duty to All that remains is an ongoing effort to build a is Aug. 2-4 at the Century II lar raised (either 20 percent or 50 percent) remains in administrative or penal, address. pilgrim center and museum that will be the point of Convention Center, 225 W. each parish for local projects. Other elements include against a cleric or a reli- The role of the metropolitan entry for those visiting the campus. We are funding Douglas Ave., in Wichita. The a renovation of The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpet- gious regarding the de- There are new indications regarding the role theme is “My Soul Magnifies ual Help, which began this week. We are establishing this element from special gifts solicited from outside licts” of sexual abuse. This of the metropolitan archbishop in preliminary the Lord.” Visit catholicfami- or adding to various endowments to support minis- of the archdiocese and our own parishes. We have a section refers to those who way to go before reaching the financial goal lyconference.org. hold positions of partic- Pope Francis’s Motu proprio, “Vos estis for this element. ular responsibility in the lux mundi,” So, how have we done? By any measure aSave the Date for the Church, and who, instead establishes new procedures for report- the “One Church, Many Disciples” campaign 2019 Archbishop’s Dinner for of pursuing abuses commit- ing abuse and violence, and ensures has been an extraordinary success. I am Seminarian Education, ben- ted by others, have hidden that bishops and religious superiors are profoundly grateful for this response. I am efiting the St. John Vianney them and have protected held grateful not only for the financial gifts, large Endowment for Seminarian provides the title and first words of Pope Fran- alleged offenders instead of protecting the vic- accountable for their actions. It in- Education at 6:30 p.m. Aug. and small, but also the personal engage- cis’s new Motu proprio dedicated to the fight tims. cludes the obligation for clerics and 8. ment and interest of so many. against sexual abuse committed by clerics and The protection of vulnerable people religious to report abuse. In addition to our fine archdiocesan staff religious as well as the actions or omissions of Vos estis lux mundi stresses the importance Every diocese must have a bishops and religious superiors that in any way and CCS professional consultants, the of protecting minors (anyone under 18) and system that allows the public to submit interfere with or fail to investigate abuse. reports easily. campaign has been driven by our local vulnerable people. The definition of a “vulner- The pope recalls that “the crimes of sexual vaticannews.va/en pastors and some 1,020 campaign volun- able person” is broadened to include “any per- abuse offend Our Lord, cause physical, psy- teers around the archdiocese. To date, some son in a state of infirmity, physical or mental chological and spiritual damage to the victims deficiency, or deprivation of personal liberty 10,332 archdiocesan families have made and harm the community of the faithful,” and which, in fact, even occasionally, limits their financial commitments along with nearly mentions the special responsibility of the Suc- ability to understand or to want to otherwise tries that benefit all parishes such as a youth, young 1,000 households from outside of the archdiocese. cessors of the Apostles to prevent these crimes. resist the offense.” In this respect, the new investigations: if the accused individual is a adult and campus ministry fund, a Catholic school After exceeding our original goal of $55 million, we The document represents another result of the Motu proprio echoes recent Vatican legislation bishop, the metropolitan receives a mandate fund, funds to support evangelization and disciple- eventually established a challenge goal of $80 million. @archokc ship, vocations and priests’ retirement, and a fund for Meeting on the Protection of Minors held in the (CCXCVII of March 26, 2019). from the Holy See to investigate. This strength- As of today, we have received more than $89 million Vatican in February. It establishes new pro- ens his traditional role in the Church and future growth. Archdiocese of Respecting the laws of states in pledges! There has been very strong grassroots in- indicates a desire to make the most of local The signature element of the “One Church, Many Oklahoma City cedural rules to combat sexual abuse and to The obligation to report to the local ordinary terest in the campaign as is evident from the fact that Disciples” campaign is a shrine to honor Blessed ensure that bishops and religious superiors are or religious superior does not interfere with, resources with regard to investigations into 77 parishes already have exceeded their goals, one by Stanley Rother, an Oklahoma original and the first Arquidiócesis de held accountable for their actions. It establish- or change, any other reporting obligation that bishops. Every 30 days, the person in charge of U.S.-born priest and martyr ever beatified. It will be a as much as 306 percent! Oklahoma City es universal norms, which apply to the whole may exist in respective countries’ legislation. In the investigation sends the Holy See “a status place of pilgrimage where the faithful will come from To have experienced such extraordinary success Catholic Church. fact, the norms “apply without prejudice to the report on the state of the investigation,” which near and far to honor Blessed Stanley at his final in a climate that admittedly is very challenging due An “office” for reporting in every diocese rights and obligations established in each place “is to be completed within the term of 90 days” resting place and to seek his intercession for their to a global abuse crisis and local economic challeng- Among the new indications given is the obli- by state laws, particularly those concerning (extensions for “just reasons” are possible). many needs. es, speaks volumes of the faith, generosity and good gation for every diocese in the world to set up, any reporting obligations to the competent civil This establishes specific timeframes and re- It will be a place well suited to host many large stewardship of the people of this archdiocese. To each by June 2020, “one or more public, stable and authorities.” quires the Vatican dicasteries concerned to act diocesan events as it will be the largest Catholic and every person and family who has made a gift, easily accessible systems for submission of The protection of victims and those re- promptly. Church in Oklahoma. It will be a place of welcome, volunteered or prayed for the success of our “One reports” concerning sexual abuse committed by porting abuse Involvement of the laity serving all people, but in a particular way accom- Church, Many Disciples” campaign, I express my clerics and religious, the use of child pornogra- The sections dedicated to protecting those Citing the Canon Law article that stresses the modating the growing Hispanic population in our profound appreciation. You have inspired me! Thank phy and cover-ups of the same abuse. The leg- who come forward to report abuse also are important contribution of the laity, the norms metro area whose parish churches are significantly you. islation does not specify what these “systems” significant. According to the provisions of the continued on page 16 consist of because it leaves operational choices Motu proprio, some- to the diocese; and these may differ according one reporting abuse to various cultures and local conditions. The cannot be subjected idea is that anyone who has suffered abuse can to “prejudice, retalia- have recourse to the local Church while being tion or discrimination” Come, Holy Spirit, fill the assured they will be well received, protected because of what they from retaliation and that their reports will be report. The problem hearts of your faithful. CAMPAIGN GOAL RAISED TO DATE % GOAL Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar And kindle in them the fire treated with the utmost seriousness. of victims who in the of your love. The obligation to report past have been told CHALLENGE GOAL $80,000,000 $88,289,942 110% Another new indication concerns the obli- to keep silent is also The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. Send forth your Spirit and ARCHBISHOP COAKLEY’S LEAD GIFTS $20,000,000 $23,719,941 119% they shall be created. gation for all clerics, and all men and women addressed: these uni- ROTHER MUSEUM & PILGRIM CENTER $5,000,000 $2,528,104 51% And you will renew the face religious, to “report promptly” all accusations versal norms provide June 2 – Confirmation, 10 a.m., Saint Benedict, Shawnee of the earth. of abuse of which they become aware as well as that “an obligation to 10 WAVE 1 PARISHES June 3 – Catholic Foundation Golf Tournament, Quail Creek Golf and Country Club, OKC $8,535,000 122% Lord, by the light of the any omissions and cover-ups in the manage- keep silent may not (Oct. ‘17 - Mar. ‘18) $10,380,560 June 4 – Mass and dinner with camp staff, 4 p.m., Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp Holy Spirit ment of cases of abuse to ecclesiastical author- be imposed on any June 5 – Catholic Relief Services Overseas Operations Committee teleconference, 9 a.m. 29 WAVE 2 PARISHES you have taught the ities. Though this obligation was formerly left person with regard to $13,630,000 $16,140,773 118% (Mar. ‘18 - Aug. ‘18) June 6 – Archdiocesan School Advisory Council meeting, 7:30 a.m., Catholic Pastoral Center hearts of your faithful. up to individual consciences, it now becomes a the contents of his or – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC June 6 In the same spirit universally established legal precept. The obli- her report.” Obviously, 34 WAVE 3 PARISHES $10,950,000 $14,262,390 130% June 6 – Senior Staff meeting, 2 p.m., CPC help us to relish what is gation as such is sanctioned for clerics and re- the seal of confession (Aug. ‘18 - Dec. ‘18) June 7 – USCCB Pro-Life Committee conference call, 11 a.m. right and always rejoice in ligious, but any layperson can, and is encour- remains absolute and June 7 – Catholic Foundation Board meeting, 1:30 p.m., CPC aged to, use the system to report violence and inviolable and is in 31 WAVE 4 PARISHES your consolation. $9,345,000 $10,923,578 110% June 9-10 – Catholic Relief Services Board meeting, Baltimore We ask this through Christ abuse to the competent ecclesiastical authority. no way affected by (Jan. ‘19 - May. ‘19) June 10-14 – U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Spring Assembly, Baltimore this legislation. Vos our Lord. Not only child abuse COMBINED PARISH CAMPAIGNS $15,350,000 $11,028,713 72% June 15 – Gift of Love Gala, 6 p.m., National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, OKC Amen. The document covers not only violence and estis lux mundi also ------June 16 – Confirmation, Noon, Immaculate Conception, Seminole abuse against children and vulnerable adults, states that victims and OTHER GIFTS $45,894 4 June 2, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic June 2, 2019 5

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u Novak By Jolene Schonchin addicted to the things that make cial secretary o r The Sooner Catholic us feel good. In life, there are - Karla Ludwig, state treasurer

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A and Moderator of some really tough moments and The Circle of Love Award win-

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the Curia Archbishop of Oklahoma City Pastor, St. Oklahoma gathered May 3-5 in ful and go through it. The same is - Spiritual Enhancement: Court Publisher Francis of Assisi, Oklahoma City for the Catholic true of our spiritual life. We have Saint Jude, Lawton Oklahoma City Daughters of the Americas 47th to be persistent through those - Youth and JCDA: Court Saint Biennial Oklahoma State Con- moments of dryness in prayer,” Francis of Peace, Altus Diane Clay Fr. William Blessed Stanley Rother Institute graduation. Photos Tim Sharp/Sooner Catholic. vention. The theme for the con- he said. - Quality of Life: Court Salve Novak Q: What does Editor Debbie Lattus, national director Regina, El Reno the vicar gen- vention was, “Be Still, Listen, Be for the CDA, made her first trip to - Family: Court Saint Mary’s, eral do for the Archdiocese of Blessed.” The theme stems from Dana Attocknie Guthrie Oklahoma City? Saint Teresa of Calcutta The Education Managing Editor A: As vicar general, I assist Awards were given Archbishop Coakley in governance who said, to the court that and operation of the archdiocese. I “God speaks the students repre- Volume 41, Number 11 serve as a member of several advi- in the si- lence of the sented. sory boards, including the Senior heart. Lis- Art Division One: Staff, the Archdiocesan Finance Sooner Catholic Newspaper tening is the - First Place – Council, the Archdiocesan Build- 7501 Northwest Expressway beginning of Saint Teresa ing Committee, the Bl. Stanley prayer.” - Second Place – Oklahoma City, OK 73132 Rother Shrine Building Committee Hostesses Saint Mary’s (405) 721-1810 and the Catholic Foundation of for the state - Third Place – Fax: (405) 721-5210 Oklahoma. convention Holy Trinity Scout Mass, Oklahoma City. Photo Cara Koenig. Deacon convocation, Oklahoma City. Photos Avery Holt. E-mail: [email protected] were Court Art Division Two: Q: What is the Moderator of Mailing Address: Holy Trinity, - First Place – the Curia? P.O. Box 32180 Okarche; Saint Mary’s A: As Moderator of the Curia, Court Saint - Second Oklahoma City, OK 73123 I oversee the functioning of the Mary, Place – Holy Catholic Pastoral Center and pro- Guthrie; Trinity Visit us online at vide support to the directors and and Court - Third Place – staff of the various secretariats. www.soonercatholic.org Our Lady Christ the King Recently, this included the reor- of Lourdes, Above: Catholic Daughters State Board Art Division ganization of the chancery and its passed out yellow roses to the ladies of the Visit the archdiocesan website Enid. Three: renovation. courts. at www.archokc.org A memo- - First Place – rial service Right: Dcn. Kevin Sartorius speaks about the Christ the King Q: What are the requirements was held Poetry Divi- The Sooner Catholic Porta Caeli House in Tulsa. Porta Caeli House of someone in your position? May 3 for offers a place where the terminally ill can live sion One: (USPS 066-910) is published A: The primary requirement of members out their remaining days in a comfortable, - First Place – biweekly except for once in July my job is to be focused on the who had loving, caring and dignified manner. Photos Holy Trinity by the Archdiocese of mission of the Church. I accom- died. Morn- Jolene Schonchin/Sooner Catholic. - Second Holy Spirit, Mustang. Photo provided. St. Ann, Elgin. Photo Jolene Schonchin. plish this by being a disciple of Je- Oklahoma City. ing Mass Place – Christ sus Christ and serving the Church was held the King in the archdiocese, working closely May 4 at the Saint Francis de Oklahoma to attend the conven- - Third Place – Saint Mary’s The newspaper is not responsible with Archbishop Coakley, the Sales Chapel at the Catholic Pas- tion. Poetry Division Two: for unsolicited material. chancellor, human resources, toral Center with Father James “Catholic Daughters have been - First Place – Saint Teresa Copyright © 2019 Sooner Catholic communications and the chief Caldwell. The afternoon speaker serving God and his people for - Second Place – Christ the King financial officer. was Father James Wickersham, 116 years. Think back to the days - Third Place – Saint Mary’s Subscription rate: $25 per year pastor of Saint Mary in Guthrie. when we were rolling bandages Poetry Division Three: Q: What’s the favorite part of for all who are not members of the Keeping with the theme of the for the troops, we were working - First Place – Christ the King your job? in soup kitchens to provide food - Second Place – Saint Mary’s Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. weekend, he spoke about prayer, A: The favorite part of my job is especially praying the Rosary for the hungry, setting up and Poetry Division Four: Periodical postage paid at meeting people from all over the daily. working clothing drives to clothe - First Place – Christ the King Oklahoma City, OK 73125. archdiocese. “A slow Rosary is one of the the naked, and supporting pro- - Second Place – Saint Mary’s most beautiful things. Don’t ever life rallies to protect the unborn Essay Division One: POSTMASTER: Send address Q: What’s the hardest part of pray it just to pray it. Take your and those unable to protect them- - First Place – Holy Trinity changes to the Sooner Catholic, your job? time with it. It is supposed to selves. We, as Catholic Daugh- - Second Place – Saint Mary’s A: The hardest part of my job ters, have always been immersed P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, slow us down in our crazy world. - Third Place – Saint Jude St. Matthew, Elk City. Photo provided. Knights on Bikes Five-State Poker Run. Photo provided. is knowing that there is so much Make it a true meditation,” Father in events and issues that affect Essay Division Two: OK 73123. that needs to be done to advance Wickersham said. women, children, families and - First Place – Holy Trinity Sts. Peter and Paul, Hobart the kingdom of God but knowing He also spoke about the three helping provide a good life for all - Second Place – Saint Mary’s that I am only one person and can ways of the spiritual life as told of God’s people,” she said. - Third Place – Christ the King only do so much. I must lean on by Saint John of the Cross – the The CDA announced a gift to Essay Division Three: others and cooperate with them Purgative Way, Illuminative Way support seminarians with dona- - First Place – Saint Mary’s and, most especially, depend upon and the Unitive Way. tions of $600 to the Archdiocese - Second Place – Bishop Kelly the Holy Spirit for strength and He also urged endurance in of Oklahoma and $400 to the Di- Photography Division Two: guidance. prayer even when there is a peri- ocese of Tulsa. The 58th Biennial - First Place – Saint Mary’s od of dryness. National Convention will be held - Second Place – Holy Trinity Q: How does your job help ad- “It is a challenge to understand, July 14-19, 2020. - Third Place – Christ the King vance the mission of the Catho- but it is going to happen. Why New state officers: Photography Division Three: lic Church in Oklahoma? does God do this? He is testing - Barbara Carpenter, state - First Place – Saint Mary’s A: I am able to address par- us. He takes away the good feel- regent Photography Division Four: ticular needs and set up structure ing in prayer because he does not - Karen Huber, state first vice - First Place – Saint Mary’s The Sooner Catholic and encourage other disciples want us to worship that good feel- regent - Second Place – Saint Mary’s is supported through the to proclaim the Good News and ing. If we prayed and we always - Jo Ella Newbury, state second - Third Place – Christ the King Annual Catholic Appeal and Sooner follow the Lord’s command to “Go felt good, we would be addicted vice regent Jolene Schonchin is a freelance Catholic Communications Appeal. First Communion on May 5 Baptism on May 11 Confirmation on May 19. Photos provided. Make Disciples.” to the good feelings. We are easily - Debra Brzozowski, state finan- writer for the Sooner Catholic. 6 June 2, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic June 2, 2019 7 Making Sense of Bioethics Real Life Disciples The corpse raiders A new Pentecost Most people recognize the importance of ed upon informed consent, which needs to be knowl- In his new pastoral letter re- en into account this link between meant the end of fearful hiding. obtaining consent before retrieving organs from given either by the donors themselves before edge, or leased this past January, Arch- Pentecost and evangelization. … It They were gathered in the upper bishop Coakley said, “Since my is common to presume that since room after the crucifixion, fearing the bodies of deceased persons. They also un- they die, or by their duly appointed proxy, produc- Father Tad Jim Beckman installation as archbishop nearly for their lives. derstand the necessity of showing respect for acting on behalf of, and in the best interests of, ing a new Pacholczyk the first Pentecost the Church Director of the eight years ago, I have not ceased There were many gathered in those bodily remains following death. the deceased individual. vaccine National Catholic enjoys the fullness of the Spirit Secretariat for praying for a new Pentecost lead- Jerusalem at that time, people Recent news stories have chronicled the trou- When it comes to extracting cells or organs or even Bioethics Center and can get on with the job of pro- Evangelization and bling story of a funeral home in Colorado clan- from the corpse of a deceased child at an abor- develop- ing to a New Evangelization in claiming the Gospel. But, a fresh from “every nation under heaven” Catechesis destinely taking body parts out of corpses and tion clinic, however, these ethical requirements ing an Oklahoma. I am (Acts 2:5). When the Holy Spirit selling them to medical supply companies. One for consent cannot legitimately be satisfied. important convinced of the came upon them at Pentecost, family was horrified to learn that their mother’s Some have been tempted to argue that abort- therapy crucial role the the apostles all started speaking Evangelization. We need some- head, arms, pelvis and parts of her legs had ed children “would have consented” to organ for a serious disease. Holy Spirit plays in different tongues. The crowd thing more. been harvested without their knowledge or con- donation if they had been given the chance, Wherever cells from directly aborted fetuses in assisting in the heard and understood what Pope Benedict XVI, during a sent. They and others are now suing the com- since those organs are no longer needed by are used in research or product development, work of evangeli- they were saying in their native meditation at the Synod on the pany. The funeral home had been selling body them after death. But, if the justification for alternative and ethically non-controversial cell zation and the life tongue. Then, Peter stood up to New Evangelization, made a simi- parts to places as far away as Saudi Arabia and harvesting fetal organs is alleged to be the sources should instead be pursued, using, for of every disciple. It proclaim the Gospel and to testify lar observation. returning containers of ashes to the families implied consent of the child, this has to be example, cells obtained from routine surgeries is my prayer that to Jesus crucified (Acts 2:14-40). “The Church does not begin with that did not contain any actual trace of their characterized as a false, even violent, presump- like the removal of an appendix, or foreskin each one of us will His words cut to the heart, and our ‘making,’ but with the ‘mak- loved ones. tion. The activity of harvesting tissues under removal during newborn circumcision or fetal more fully embrace about 3,000 people were added to ing’ and ‘speaking’ of God. In the The public outcry following these revelations, these circumstances would only exacerbate the remains following a spontaneous miscarriage, a relationship with the Church that day. same way, the apostles did not and the subsequent FBI investigation and legal original evil act that terminated the child’s life. after valid informed consent is able to be prop- the third person of One of the principal gifts of say, after a few meetings: ‘Now the Trinity and will prosecution of the funeral home directors, Taking cells or tissues without consent would erly obtained from the parents. Consent given Pentecost is conversion. The Holy we want to make a Church,’ and be blessed with a reminds us how easy it is to transgress import- be a callous extension of the original desecra- after the natural loss of a pregnancy would be Spirit is given for evangelization that by means of a constituent fuller outpouring of ant moral boundaries when we fail to respect tion of his or her bodily life. analogous to granting permission for an organ and for conversion of heart. Do assembly they were going to draft the Holy Spirit in the remains of the deceased. Additionally, it is important to recognize that donation from a couple’s naturally deceased we not need that same power, the a constitution. No, they prayed our lives.” Indeed, legal measures can remind us of our even if the mother of an intentionally aborted newborn. same action of the Spirit today? and in prayer they waited, because In the latest issue duties toward the dead, whether through laws child were to sign the dotted line saying she Even though significant scientific break- We desperately need a new move- they knew that only God himself of the Sooner Cath- that criminalize grave robbing, for example, or granted her permission for the baby’s cells throughs may have occurred in the past using ment of the Holy Spirit in the can create his Church, that God is olic, Archbishop those forbidding the use of executed persons’ and organs to be donated, that consent would illicitly gained cells and tissues from direct Church, a new outpouring, a new the first agent: if God does not act, Coakley called for bodies for research. A few years ago, Chinese necessarily be null and void. Because she ar- abortions, this cannot ethically sanitize this spiritual ardor capable of pene- our things are only ours and are us to join him in officials were timing the capital punishment of ranged for the taking of the child’s life, she al- approach to tissue procurement, nor justify trating hearts that have become insufficient; only God can testify praying a special their prisoners in order to harvest their organs ready categorically demonstrated that she does the continuation of the practice in the future. hard and cold, including our own. that it is he who speaks and has novena to the Holy as soon as well-paying foreigners had arrived in not have the child’s best interests in mind. In fact, outlawing the use of the remains of In our archdiocese, many good spoken. Pentecost is the condition Spirit during the Chinese hospitals to receive those transplant- From the ethical vantage point, she disqualifies abortion victims by scientists and researchers things are happening. We are in of the birth of the Church: only be- nine days leading ed body parts. International pressure quickly herself from being able to provide valid consent would be a small, but highly important, first the midst of the canonization pro- cause God acted first, the apostles up to the Feast of mounted to ban the practice. on behalf of her now-deceased child by the very step toward showing proper societal respect for cess of one of our own, Blessed are able to act with him and make Pentecost, start- While it is clear that we shouldn’t kill oth- decision to have the abortion in the first place. the many unborn children who unjustly perish Stanley Rother, with many people what he does present.” ing May 31. You ers for the purpose of obtaining their organs While the action of taking bodily tissues in abortion clinics today. still riding the wave of grace from As we celebrate the Feast of Pen- can join him with or body parts, it should be equally clear that without consent would be a lesser evil than the Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D., earned his the huge Beatification event. We tecost this weekend (June 9), let’s prayers in English, when an intentional act of killing has already act of killing, this does not lead to the conclu- doctorate in neuroscience from Yale and did are nearing the end of a very suc- join the archbishop in praying for Spanish and Viet- taken place, and a cadaver is available, val- sion that we can therefore permit or encourage post-doctoral work at Harvard. He is a priest of cessful capital campaign, “One a greater outpouring of the Holy namese at archokc. id informed consent is still required prior to fetal corpse raiding at abortion clinics simply the diocese of Fall River, Mass., and serves as Church, Many Disciples” and we Spirit in our archdiocese. This is a org/pray. outpouring of power from on high harvesting bodily tissues. All ethically sound because we have some good use in mind, like the director of education at The National Catho- are nearing the completion of our unique time for us, one in which This call for a new Pentecost is is as necessary today as it was in research involving human subjects is predicat- pushing forward the frontiers of biological lic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. pastoral planning process called the Lord is opening a door for not something new. It is something the early Church. To take the New Vision 2030. mission. that many popes have called for Testament witness seriously is There is much to be excited Pray to the Lord for a new out- and prayed for. Pope John XXIII to conclude that there can be no aDomestic Church about and much that stirs the pouring of the Holy Spirit and the implored the whole Church to New Evangelization without a new Evangelization Re- spiritual ardor that Saint John work of this New Evangelization From the Archives … pray in preparation for the second Pentecost.” Paul II speaks of when he talks throughout our archdiocese. I treat is a retreat for Vatican Council, asking God to A photo series from George Rigazzi, archdiocesan archivist To understand what is meant by about the New Evangelization. invite you to prayerfully recommit sacramentally mar- send us a “new Pentecost.” And, ried couples, giving a new Pentecost, it might be help- But, we know from experience that your life, your family and your Saint John Paul II said, “We would illiam Huffer (dubbed “Wild crowds drawn them an opportunity ful to look back at what happened human ardor tends to wane. Mere- work to the Lord, and be open to do well to consider whether the Bill” by his brother priests) to his natural to begin or deepen at the first Pentecost. The coming ly human means will never prove ways he is calling you to partici- Church today has sufficiently tak- Wwas truly one of the great warmth and his their spiritual jour- of the Holy Spirit for the apostles sufficient in carrying out a New pate in this mission. characters who contributed might- ability to artic- ney together, will ily to the growth and health of the ulate the joys be Aug. 30 – Sept. Church in Oklahoma. of the Catholic 2 at the Catholic The Oklahoma City Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Born in Eupen, Germany, in 1877, faith. He was Pastoral Center. Women named Kelyn Calhoun Hancock as this year’s he came to Oklahoma in 1900. This appointed to Registration is 5:30 ACCW scholarship recipient. Hancock is a senior at remarkable priest gave 60 years of the Catholic – 6 p.m. Aug. 30. Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School and is very service with his primary goals being Indian Bureau The cost is $350 per active in speech to evangelize and be Christ to others. in Washington couple. Scholarships and debate Few have achieved this aspiration and traveled are available. Con- as well as a with such fervor and humor. nationally to the tact Alex Schimpf Father Huffer and an American Indian family member of the He has been described as a “free various tribes at aschimpf@ar- cross-country spirit,” which from all accounts was to repeat what chokc.org or (405) provided invaluable glimpses into the team. He plans quite accurate. Adroitly avoiding he had done 709-2755. Register history of the Church in Oklahoma as to attend OCCC administration as much as possible, in Oklahoma for the next 11 years. online at archokc. he kept scrapbooks of all the churches to pursue a he stayed close to those he served. He Serving American Indians became his weshareonline.org/ in the state. These books are treasured career in thea- was an extremely competent pastor focus and his passion. As chaplain at ws/opportunities. as he built the churches in Lawton, the Indian School in Pawhuska, his as a time capsule and often used to tre. He is an Mangum, Apache and Sterling. But, generosity was legendary as he pro- verify or identify other photos less doc- active member his true gifts were contained in his vided food and clothing for the boys of umented. His notations on the people of The Cathed- a love of people and preaching the gos- the school. and places pictured are priceless. Bishop McGuin- ral of Our Lady Catholic High pel. A vigorous man and a natural ath- Father Huffer died on Jan. 15, ness of Perpetual School Class of For nine years, he was given lete, he often was seen chopping ice 1962, in Enid where he had been in Help. Pre- 1969 is looking for the unique opportunity to out of local creeks in the dead of win- residence. At his funeral mass, his senting the classmates for a be the diocesan missionary ter to swim, continuing the practice spirit, kindness and devotion to the award is Becky 50th reunion Sept. to non-Catholics. Wher- well into his 60s. people of God were fondly remem- VanPool, pre- 19-22. Contact Rich sident of the Central Region Council of ever he went, he spoke to His life-long love of photography has bered. The Women of Achievement luncheon was held March 30 at St. Philip Neri in Midwest Tuohy at Rftuohy@ Catholic Women and co-president of the Archdiocesan aol.com, (405) 820- City. It was sponsored by the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, Central Region, ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY ARCHIVES an affiliation of the National Council of Catholic Women.Photo Cara Koenig. Council of Catholic Women. Photo provided. 1812. 8 June 2, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic June 2, 2019 9 Typical new U.S. priest: 33-year-old who prays continued from page 1 supposed to be rich and famous. I can’t be Rosary, takes part in Eucharistic adoration a priest,’” Kroll recounted. His mom said she also was initial- ly “shocked and taken aback” when her By Catholic World News In addition, 11% were home schooled, typical-  45% were discouraged by someone from son told her of the Lord’s words to him in ly for eight years, at a time when less than 2% considering a priestly vocation. 6% were dis- prayer. he typical member of the priestly ordi- of U.S. children were educated at home. couraged by a priest; 10% were discouraged by She asked him the usual question: “Do nation class of 2019 is a 33-year-old Among the survey’s findings: their fathers, 12% by their mothers and 23% by you realize you’ll never marry and have cradle Catholic, according to a recently  The typical diocesan ordinand lived in his other family members; children?” T  Kroll told his mother that while he’d released survey of 379 of the 481 men slated diocese for 18 years before entering seminary; Ordinands, on average, have three siblings, to be ordained to the priesthood in the United  70% of ordinands are white, 14% Latino, with only 6% being only children; dreamed of someday dancing with a lit- States this year. 8% Asian, and 6% black; 11% are converts,  38% are the oldest children in their fami- tle daughter who looked just like her, he The survey was conducted for the U.S. Con- with the average age of reception into the lies; 22% are the youngest; wanted this more – and would need her ference of Catholic Bishops by the Center for Church being 18;  55% had earned their undergraduate de- support. She promised him he’d have it. Applied Research in the Apostolate.  34% have a relative who was a priest or gree before entering seminary; 15% had earned “Out of everything he could have cho- The typical ordinand regularly took part in religious; a graduate degree; sen to be, he chose to be a priest for God, Eucharistic adoration and  77% of the time, both  68% worked full time before entering semi- which still just blows me away,” she said. prayed the Rosary before parents were Catholic; nary; “I couldn’t be more proud or happy.” entering seminary, ac- Are you thinking about the  5% have served in  53% took part in a parish youth group, Looking back, Willis realizes her son’s vo- cording to the survey. the U.S. Armed Forces; 30% in Catholic campus ministry, 28% in Boy cation, in a very real sense, “started before Seventy-five percent of priesthood? 17% had a parent with a Scouts, 21% in a pro-life group, and 21% in the his birth.” Willis and Kroll’s father, Lynn the men were preparing Visit military career; Knights of Columbus or Knights of Saint Peter Kroll, divorced when Kroll was young, but, okcvocations.com during their early marriage, they struggled for the diocesan priest- to learn more.  73% prayed the Ro- Claver; hood. sary and 75% regularly  10% took part in the charismatic renewal, for more than a year and a half to conceive Twenty-five percent of participated in Eucha- and 6% in Cursillo; a child. One Sunday at Mass, Willis lis- the ordinands are foreign ristic adoration before  16% took part in a World Youth Day, 14% tened to the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel. “I couldn’t help but think of my own born, with the most typical foreign countries of entering the seminary; took part in a Franciscan University of Steu- struggle to conceive,” she said. “That day, Above: Dcn. Alex Kroll with fellow birth being Mexico (5%), Nigeria (3%), Colombia  Ordinands typically first began to consider benville high school youth conference, 6% just as Hannah did, I asked the Lord to give seminarians at the Shellbourne (2%) and Vietnam (2%). On average, these for- the priesthood at age 16; in FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Conference Center in Indiana. me a child and (promised) I would in turn eign-born seminarians have lived in the United  69% were encouraged by a parish priest to Students), and 5% in a National Catholic Youth dedicate and give that child back to him.” States for 14 years and arrived in the United consider a vocation; 43% were encouraged by Conference; Right: Dcn. Alex Kroll and Fr. Paul Despite these early intimations of God’s States at age 22. a friend, 39% by a parishioner, 38% by their  78% had served as altar servers, 53% as Gallatin. call, as Kroll neared the end of his high A high percentage of ordinands attended a mother and 33% by their father. The average readers, 44% as extraordinary ministers of Holy Catholic elementary school (47%), Catholic high ordinand received encouragement from four Communion, and 38% as catechists before en- school (39%) or Catholic college (38%). people; tering seminary. are drawn to his warmth, his humor and his kindness.” Father Happy Ordination Anniversary Stansber- ry, who will preach Kroll’s First Mass, said “The Kroll’s “zeal and love for serving Lord has been so good to me in Fr. Pruett others is contagious.” my relatively short life, so merciful,” he add- at his 40th Father Irwin emphasized Kroll’s ed. “If I can share just a small part of that as a anniversary relatability: “Every assignment priest, it still will never make any sort of return celebration on May 18. he has been at, people just rave for the goodness he has shown me.” about him and talk about his Tina Korbe Dzurisin is the former editor and a personality, his sense of humor, freelance writer for the Sooner Catholic. his intellect Dcn. Alex Kroll with his dad Lynn Kroll, mom Stephanie Willis and and his Photos provided. step-dad Ron Willis. ability to be able to come up to you school career, he still applied to several and speak to you and Veneration of St. John Vianney elite colleges and universities. May 18-19 be a part of your life.” “I knew seminary was God’s plan for me, but St. John Nepomuk, Yukon For Deacon Kroll, I thought, ‘Well, you know, let’s just see if I get though, the most signif- into these big, fancy schools,’” he recalled. “I icant relationship of all, didn’t get in anywhere I applied. It was sort of of course – and the one like God slapping me, saying, ‘Nope, get back to that has sustained him work. You know I have a plan for you.’” from his first decisive Kroll interviewed for seminary and was ac- experiences in prayer to cepted. He ultimately spent nine years studying today – is his friendship to be a priest – four years at Conception Semi- with Jesus Christ. Fr. McAuley at his 60th nary College in Conception, Mo., and five years “I consider my own ordination anniversary at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary in celebration on May 23. unworthiness. I’m not Denver. anything or anyone Fr. Chapman Seminary proved to be “a time of tremendous special, yet Christ has and his sister growth” and of equally tremendous friendships, chosen to share his Ceci at his 50th Kroll said, including a close friendship with priesthood with me,” ordination anniversary classmate Deacon Zak Boazman. Along the way, Kroll said. “The idea Mass at St. Ann priests at his hometown parish and various that, when I speak the Retirement Center on summer assignments strengthened him in his words of consecration, May 24. vocation, including Father Kevin Ratterman, Fa- Jesus Christ will obey Fr. Leven with his nephews, ther Joseph Irwin, Father Rick Stansberry and and come down from who served at his First Mass Father Jim Goins. glory at the right hand in 1959, on May 16 at St. Father Goins said Kroll’s priesthood “will bring of God to become food Ann Retirement Center to all manner of people closer to Christ.” for all of us is an over- celebrate his 60th ordination Photos Chris Plumberg/Sooner Catholic and provided. “Deacon Kroll has a rare gift for holy and sig- whelming reality, an anniversary. nificant friendships,” Father Goins said. “People ineffable mystery.” 10 June 2, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic June 2, 2019 11 The major prophets love to write “A Catechism for Business” Mostly about the covenant, the love of God By John H. Doleza reflecting and meditating on the ethical chal- thought/teaching; (2) Read the quotations pro- The Sooner Catholic lenges we might face in business. vided; (3) Pray and meditate on them; (4) Read The prophets have a unique ability to remind of infused vision; the path of a natural vision. covenant Abela is the dean of the School of Business further in the cited documents provided by the us of just how in need are God´s people, origi- God communicated with the prophets in many relation- As a Catholic business owner, manager or and Economics at the book editors; and then, (5) Apply them to nally our Jewish elder brothers and sisters and and varied ways and he continues to do so with ship and Pedro A. Moreno, employee, would you consider it “ethical” for Catholic University of your specific situation. now all of us too, of being faithful to our deep us today. breaking O.P. your business organization to dispense contra- America, and Joseph While this book could benefit any Chris- covenant relationship This gift of prophecy, according to Aquinas, is this cove- Secretariado de ceptives to employees as a health plan benefit? Capizzi is the director tian regardless of their role or affiliation with God. not a permanent one. One could be chosen to nant can Evangelización y Would you consider it “ethical” for the business of moral theology in the with business, my opinion God loves us. Our re- communicate God´s word today and then never bring dire Catequesis to operate on a Sunday? Would it be unethical School of Theology and is it is most appropriate lationship with God is a again be chosen to speak in God´s name. The conse- to deny employees access to training and devel- Religious Studies at the for business owners and sacred covenant of love. only eternally chosen communicator of God is quences. opment activity? Catholic University of managers. A personal ob- America. Together they have organized the The prophets, God´s Jesus Christ his son, the greatest prophet. Breaking the relationship with God is like These are tough questions for those of us servation from reading this content of the book with ethical questions of messengers of love, re- A prophet is not necessarily a man or a Jew. cutting oneself off from life support or even desiring to have integrity with our Catholic book is it would be a great economic context and “applicability” of Cath- mind us of Who God is Scripture records the stories of various fe- worse! faith and business life. The business sphere resource to use for a book olic social teaching, giving us a simple tool for and what this covenant male prophets; Esther, Sarah, Miriam and a The prophets also speak of the messianic we work within is similar to the social sphere study group of business reflection and insight. is. They also try to catch few others. In biblical times, there also were hope, the triumph of God´s love over slavery managers to spark dialogue and spiritual sphere of our life in that all three For each question, the editors present quotes our attention when we schools for prophets located around the temple and sin. The messiah will, and did, establish spheres present us daily questions and chal- and fresh thinking on im- stray from that covenant of love with God and and they practiced various forms of prayer and a new and permanent covenant. The messiah from various documents that help compose lenges related to ethics. There is temptation to Catholic social doctrine and teachings. The portant ethical issues. invite us to return to it. mysticism. Not all those who attended these is a sign of hope and will come to us through simply ignore the challenges with the thought It doesn’t require much In the Old Testament, Catholics celebrate schools ended up writing biblical texts. the Davidic lineage. Isaiah speaks a lot of the questions are positioned within chapters that they will disappear. The alternative of ponder- investment of time to read “A Catechism for four major prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Eze- The Old Testament also gives us an example coming messiah, the chosen one of the Lord. I relate to key business function areas, including ing on and identifying a solution that will help Business” as it is only 157 pages and the quiel and Daniel. We call them major because of a non-Jewish prophet. Balaam was not Jew- invite you to sit down and hear the voice of this finance and investing, sales and marketing, sustain our moral integrity may, at first, seem content is organized into seven chapters. So, if our good Lord kept inspiring them with more ish, and some could even argue that his don- prophet, reading chapters 49 through 53. and management and manufacturing. to require too much effort or to be impossible you have a little time some Sunday afternoon and more messages, so their writings are more key also was very prophetic, see Numbers 22, Another topic covered by the prophets is the In the opening chapter, the authors provide for us to achieve alone. and are interested in business ethics, I would extensive, a major piece of work. The 12 minor 22-40. Sadly, we also can find, both then and moral and social teachings that are tied to the suggestion on methodology readers may apply prophets, also God´s messengers of love and now, an assortment of false prophets. covenant of love with God. If we truly believe in There is good news! A new book – “A Cat- to resolve “dilemma” (difficult choices for “what encourage you to read this book. the topic of our next column, end up with less The topics covered by the prophets are a God of love we must express our lives of faith echism for Business” by Andrew Abela and to do” on ethical issues). They suggest: (1) Find John Dolezal is a freelance writer for the Soon- quantity of material but never lesser quality. varied, but they have the love of God and the through the way we treat one another with Joseph Capizzi – can serve as a resource for the question that is closest to Christian social er Catholic. The prophets, God´s chosen communicators faithful keeping of the covenant as the core love, we need to take care of each other. who speak in his name, receive their messages message. They usually begin by reminding all All these truths, the prophets remind us, from God in various ways. The great Domini- who can hear their voice that we are called to also will be expressed in the various ways we Jobs Box can doctor of the Church, Saint Thomas Aqui- love our Lord God, who is one. Monotheism worship our loving God. There are more details, nas, mentions four ways or paths: the intellec- is essential; there is only one sovereign, holy but I´ll leave that for the next column. Cristo Rey OKC president reports to the board. Position p.m. Monday-Friday during the gree in English along with a state tual path; the path of the imagination; the path and loving God with whom we have a unique Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High starts in July. E-mail cover letter, school year. Contact Kailee Zeh- teaching certificate required. Send School is seeking a president. resume and statement of educa- rung, after-school director, at (405) resume and cover letter to Amy The school is part of the national tional beliefs and vision for Cristo 348-5364, [email protected]. Feighny, Christ the King Catholic Cristo Rey Network. The president Rey OKC Catholic High School to School, 1905 Elmhurst Ave., OKC A wonderful guide to Marian Consecration is the chief executive officer, hav- [email protected]. Art teacher 73120 or afeighny@ckschool. ing overall responsibility for the St. Mary Catholic School in com. Download teacher application By Molly McLeod Mirll browsed magazine pages or rapidly to pray the Rosary and sugges- fighting knights and soldiers who management of Cristo Rey OKC, Marriage preparation coordinator Lawton is seeking a part-time art packet at archokc.org/careers. The Sooner Catholic scrolling text lines along the base tions regarding other prayers for give themselves to be instruments and must be Catholic. Preferred The archdiocese is seeking a teacher. Contact Principal Stan of computer or phone screens, daily devotionals were included in in the grace-filled hands of the qualifications include: awareness coordinator of respect life min- Melby at (580) 355-5288. Teachers - OKC I must confess “33 Days to the words, thoughts and images appendixes. Immaculata.” of and commitment to Catholic istry and marriage preparation. Sacred Heart Catholic School in Morning Glory: A Do-It-Yourself presented here are to be stud- This book By the time readers meet Saint traditions of education, service This position provides support to Oklahoma history instructor Oklahoma City is accepting ap- Retreat In Preparation for Marian ied, reflected upon and well, yes, includes Teresa of Calcutta in and social justice; exceptional the director of the Office of Mar- Bishop McGuinness Catholic plications for P.E., computer lab, Consecration” by Father Michael pondered. Having framed his open detailed “Week Three,” a communication and interpersonal riage and Family Life Ministry and High School is seeking an Okla- and Spanish teaching positions for E. Gaitley, M.I.C., was quite illu- discussion into sections, each les- footnotes and clearer image of skills; proven fundraising and/or serves as the coordinator for pro- homa history teacher. Candidates the 2019-2020 school year. SHCS minating. This book’s design and son begins with a reminder about even an end- her perspective revenue generating success; sig- life ministry and marriage prepa- must have a bachelor’s or master’s is a PreK-8 school. Send resume format are easy to read. The au- the previous day’s materials. The ing “Cheat toward the terms: nificant visionary leadership and ration for the archdiocese. It is a degree, a valid Oklahoma teach- to Adriana Garza at principal@ thor’s conversational style accen- introduction provides information Sheet.” thirst, heart and management experience; strategic full-time position with occasional ing certificate in U.S. history/U.S. sacredheartokc.org or to Sacred tuates an openness and optimism about what Marian Consecration Concluding information ex- covenant is re- planning experience and execu- evening and weekend responsibili- government/Oklahoma history/ Heart Catholic School, 2700 S. about his personal devotion such entails, but the author also dis- plains how this personal venture vealed. She ex- tion capabilities; strong budget ties. Good oral and written fluency economics, and experience in Shartel Ave., OKC 73109. as when he stresses, “the more we cusses how simply this goal may may be turned into a group ex- plains how a daily management skills. The president in English and Spanish; broad inquiry-based learning, docu- unite ourselves to Mary the more be reached. perience. As an historian, I en- examination of our knowledge of ment analysis, developing student Teachers - OKC she can bring us into the deepest References and links to certain joy reading historical accounts consciences may and assent to writing skills, and creating au- The Catholic School of St. Eu- possible intimacy with Jesus.” biblical scriptures, concise sum- detailing certain “traits of mere “lead to praise and the Church’s thentic assessments. Candidates gene is accepting applications for Not meant to be “covered” like maries and reflection humanity” for posterity. Just thanks, and praise teachings on also should have experience with a music teacher; PreK teacher; opportunities are as I respect the passion reflected and thanks sets us on fire with the sanctity making accommodations and 1st and 2nd grade teachers; and a provided, before the in Jesus’ emotional overturning of divine love.” of human life; modifications for students who middle school English teacher for human sexu- receive special education services. final day for assimi- merchants’ tables in his father’s “Week Four,” which focuses on the 2019-2020 school year. Appli- ality, marriage E-mail resume, transcript(s), copy cants should hold at least a bache- lative contemplation house, I laughed aloud when read- the thoughts and teachings of Saint and family life of certification and cover letter to lor’s degree in education with state and the day of conse- ing the passage describing Saint John Paul II, culminates in an a must. A de- Department Chair Jennifer Collins certification. Send resume, cover cration. Using a clear Louis de Montfort’s having once explanation regarding Marian En- gree in theolo- at [email protected]. letter and application to Molly tone and a straight- “knocked out a couple of drunks trustment. During the final week, gy or philoso- Goldsworthy, principal, at jobs@ forward, step-by-step who wouldn’t stop heckling him readers review and synthesize this phy preferred. Music director steugeneschool.org. approach to assist while he preached.” new knowledge before we can con- Send resume Mount St. Mary Catholic High greater understand- Three theme words summarizing sider personal consecration. to nlargent@ School is seeking a full-time certi- Early childhood teachers ing, Gaitley also adds de Montfort’s influence were: pas- I found the exercise quite en- archokc.org. fied music director for the 2019-20 St. Philip Neri Catholic School helpful definitions sion, baptism and gift. The discus- joyable and thought-provoking. school year. Areas include instru- in Midwest City is seeking early and simple remind- sion moves forward through time For me personally, I believe I have After-school mental music, marching band and childhood teachers. Applicants ers of basic Catholic to Saint Maximilian Kolbe whose discovered my mother’s “secret On May 2, in a statewide contest held at the Oklahoma History Center, a team of four Catholic high school stu- care vocal music. E-mail letter of inter- must hold state certification. terms and phrases, three points of reference were: weapon” to grace, humility, pa- St. Eliz- est and resume to Talita DeNegri Teaching experience preferred. Non-runners run historical facts, dates mystery, militia and love. tience and, most importantly, love. dents from the Diocese of Tulsa qualified for the National History Day finals with their project, “Blessed Stanley abeth Ann at [email protected] or Qualified, interested applicants and highlights about While Gaitley stated Satan does I highly recommend this book, and Holy Family, Lawton, Rother: An Oklahoma Martyr.” Finals will be held June Seton Cath- fax to (405) 631-9209. should e-mail a resume to Prin- held a non-runners the figures discussed. foster complacency and medioc- then, pass it forward to others who 10-13 in Washington D.C. Hannah and Jonathan Owen olic School cipal Brenda Tener at btener@ 0.5K run May 4. Coffee References to specif- rity, he stressed Saint Maximil- you love. It is a wonderful guide and Trinity and Matthew Fleming told Bl. Stanley’s story is seeking English/language arts teacher - spnok.org. and donuts were served ic scriptures provide ian’s teachings provide the simple to Marian Consecration, which and explained the Catholic concept of martyrdom and part-time OKC at the mid-point, with insight into how the formula to Sainthood: “W + w = S” has the potential to lead to qual- beatification. The project also was selected to appear at help for the Christ the King Catholic School refreshments at the Holy Spirit worked (God’s Will united with our wills ity self-discovery, awareness and a daylong exhibition at the Smithsonian Institute along after-school is seeking a language arts teach- end, door prizes and through mere humans equals Sanctity). Kolbe’s question sanctity. with one project from each of the other 49 states. The Bl. a cash raffle. Photos care program. er for the 2019/2020 school to benefit everyone, referring to what would be better Molly McLeod Mirll is a freelance Stanley project was deemed the best project exemplifying provided. Oklahoma history. Photo provided. Hours are 3 year. Bachelor’s degree in second- To see more job openings, go on- and details on how than “to raise up a whole army of writer for the Sooner Catholic. p.m. - 5:30 ary education or a bachelor’s de- line to www.archokc.org/jobs-box. 12 June 2, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic June 2, 2019 13

Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 A los profetas mayores les encanta escribir Sobre todo, sobre la alianza, el amor de Dios ¡Gracias! Los profetas tienen una capacidad única para la visión infusa; el camino de la visión natural. mos una recordarnos cuán necesitados están las per- Dios se comunicó con los profetas de muchas y relación Ha sido una maratón, pero a partir del 31 el discipulado, las vocaciones y el retiro de sac- Entonces, sonas de Dios, originalmente el pueblo judío y variadas formas y continúa haciéndolo hoy con de alian- Pedro A. Moreno, de mayo, la histórica campaña “Una Iglesia, erdotes, y un fondo para el futuro crecimiento. ¿cómo nos salió ahora también todos nosotros, de ser fieles a nosotros. za única O.P. Muchos Discípulos” ha finalizado oficialmente. El elemento distintivo de la campaña “Una todo? En cual- nuestra relación con Dios, la alianza. Este don de profecía, según Aquino, no es y romper Secretariado de Ahora es el momento de mirar hacia atrás, Iglesia, Muchos Discípulos” es un santuario quier medida, la Dios nos ama. Nuestra permanente. Uno podría ser elegido para comu- esta alian- Evangelización y evaluar los resultados y, lo más importante, en honor al Beato Stanley Rother, autóctono campaña “Una relación con Dios es una nicar la palabra de Dios hoy y nunca más ser za puede Catequesis expresar gratitud. ¡Gracias! de Oklahoma y el primer sacerdote y mártir Iglesia, Muchos sagrada alianza de amor. elegido para hablar en nombre de Dios. El úni- traer con- Hace dos años, después de completar un nacido en los Estados Unidos en ser beatifica- Discípulos” ha Los profetas, los mensa- co comunicador de Dios elegido eternamente es secuencias estudio de viabilidad muy alentador, decidimos do. Será un lugar de peregrinación donde los sido un éxito jeros del amor de Dios, Jesucristo, su hijo, el profeta más grande. terribles. seguir adelante con la primera campaña de la fieles vendrán de cerca y de lejos para honrar extraordinario. Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley nos recuerdan quién es Un profeta no es necesariamente un hombre Romper la relación con Dios es como de- capital arquidiocesana que involucraría a las al Beato Stanley en su lugar de descanso final Dios y qué es esta alian- Estoy profundamente agradecido por esta o un judío. Las Escrituras nombran a varias sconectarse del soporte vital o, incluso, ¡peor! 107 parroquias y misiones de la archidiócesis. y para buscar su intercesión por sus muchas za. También intentan mujeres que fueron profetas; Esther, Sarah, respuesta. Estoy agradecido no solo por los Los profetas también hablan de la esperanza Comenzamos en silencio con una importante necesidades. captar nuestra atención Miriam y algunas otras. En los tiempos bí- mesiánica, el triunfo del amor de Dios sobre la regalos financieros, grandes y pequeños, sino fase de donaciones significativas seguida de Será un lugar muy adecuado para albergar cuando nos apartamos blicos, también había escuelas para profetas esclavitud y el pecado. El mesías establecerá, también por el compromiso personal y el in- cuatro oleadas de campañas parroquiales, que muchos grandes eventos diocesanos, ya que de esa alianza de amor ubicadas alrededor del templo y practicaban y lo hizo, una nueva alianza que será perma- ahora han concluido. será la iglesia católica más grande de Oklaho- terés de tantos. con Dios y nos invitan a regresar a él. varias formas de oración y misticismo. No to- nente. El mesías es un signo de esperanza y ma. Será un lugar de acogida, Además de nuestro excelente personal ar- En el Antiguo Testamento, los católicos dos los que asistieron a estas escuelas termin- vendrá a nosotros a través del linaje davídi- al servicio de todas las per- quidiocesano y consultores profesionales de celebran cuatro profetas principales: Isaías, aron escribiendo textos bíblicos. co. Isaías habla mucho del mesías venidero, sonas, pero de una manera CCS, la campaña ha sido impulsada por nues- Jeremías, Ezequiel y Daniel. Los llamamos El Antiguo Testamento también nos da un el elegido del Señor. Los invito a sentarse y particular que se adapte a la tros pastores locales y unos 1,020 voluntarios profetas mayores porque nuestro Señor siguió ejemplo de un profeta no judío. Balaam no era escuchar la voz de este profeta, leyendo los creciente población hispana en de la campaña en la arquidiócesis. Hasta la inspirándolos con más y más mensajes, por lo judío, y algunos incluso podrían argumentar capítulos 49 al 53. nuestra área metropolitana, fecha, unas 10,332 familias arquidiocesanas que sus escritos terminan siendo más exten- que su burro también era muy profético, vea Otro tema cubierto por los profetas son cuyas iglesias parroquiales han hecho compromisos financieros junto con sos. Los 12 profetas menores, también men- Números 22, 22-40. Lamentablemente, tam- las enseñanzas morales y sociales que están están significativamente so- sajeros del amor de Dios y el tema de nuestra bién podemos encontrar, tanto entonces como vinculadas a la alianza de amor con Dios. Si brepobladas. Los planes para casi 1,000 hogares de fuera de la arquidiócesis. próxima columna, terminan con menos canti- ahora, una variedad de falsos profetas. realmente creemos en un Dios de amor, debe- la iglesia y el campus de estilo Después de superar nuestra meta original dad de material, pero nunca de menor calidad. Los temas de los profetas son variados, pero mos expresar nuestras vidas de fe a través de colonial español se están de- de $55 millones, finalmente establecimos una Los profetas, los comunicadores elegidos por tienen el amor de Dios y el cumplimiento fiel la forma en que nos tratamos unos a otros con sarrollando en este momento. meta de desafío de $80 millones. A partir de Dios que hablan en su nombre, reciben sus a la alianza como el mensaje central. Por lo amor, debemos cuidarnos unos a otros. El campus incluirá un edificio hoy, ¡hemos recibido más de $89 millones mensajes de Dios de varias maneras. El gran general, comienzan recordando a todos los que Todas estas verdades, nos lo recuerdan los educativo, un salón/centro en compromisos! Ha habido un gran interés Dominico y Doctor de la Iglesia, Santo Tomás pueden escuchar su voz que estamos llama- profetas, también se expresarán en las diversas de eventos, así como lugares popular en la campaña, como se desprende del de Aquino, menciona cuatro caminos para dos a amar a nuestro Señor Dios, que es uno. maneras en que adoramos a nuestro Dios de Los argumentos de apoyo para la campaña designados como áreas devocionales y espacios hecho de que 77 parroquias ya han superado recibir los mensajes de Dios: el camino intelec- El monoteísmo es esencial; solo hay un Dios amor. Hay más detalles, pero los dejo para la han incluido objetivos ministeriales locales y de reunión para eventos y procesiones al aire sus metas, ¡hasta en un 306 por ciento! tual; el camino de la imaginación; el camino de soberano, santo y amoroso con quien tene- siguiente columna. compartidos. Una porción de cada dólar re- libre. Algunos de estos se desarrollarán con el Haber experimentado un éxito tan extraordi- caudado (ya sea 20 por ciento o 50 por ciento) tiempo, aunque todos estos se incluyen en los nario en un clima que ciertamente es muy de- permanece en cada parroquia para proyectos argumentos de apoyo originales de la campaña. safiante debido a una crisis de abuso global y locales. Otros elementos incluyen una reno- Todo lo que queda es un esfuerzo continuo desafíos económicos locales, habla mucho de la l Obispo Ramos, Secre- vación de la Catedral de Nuestra Señora del para construir un centro para peregrinos y fe, la generosidad y la buena administración de tario de la Conferencia de Perpetuo Socorro, que comenzó esta semana. un museo que será el punto de entrada para Obispos de Chile, respecto la gente de esta archidiócesis. A todas y cada De los Archivos … Estamos estableciendo o agregando varios do- aquellos que visitan el campus. Estamos finan- E al libro de Alvaro (Damián) Marfull una de las personas y familias que han hecho Una serie de Fotos de George Rigazzi, Archivista Arquidiocesano nativos para apoyar a los ministerios que ben- ciando este elemento con donaciones especiales “La Fe durante el Caos” dice: “Val- un donativo, han sido voluntarios o han orado efician a todas las parroquias, como un fondo solicitadas fuera de la arquidiócesis y nuestras oro especialmente, el interés que de ministerio para jóvenes, jóvenes adultos y propias parroquias. Tenemos un camino por por el éxito de nuestra campaña “Una Iglesia, illiam Huffer (apodado “Wild manifiesta en ayudar a quienes recintos universitarios, un fondo de escuela recorrer antes de alcanzar la meta financiera Muchos Discípulos”, les expreso mi profundo Bill” por sus hermanos sacer- están debilitados por las conse- católica, fondos para apoyar la evangelización y para este elemento. agradecimiento. ¡Me han inspirado! Gracias. Wdotes) fue realmente uno de los cuencias del tiempo que vivimos. grandes personajes que contribuyó poder- También su claridad para recalcar osamente al crecimiento y la salud de la que todos tenemos el desafío de Iglesia en Oklahoma. basar nues- Lea la nueva carta pastoral del Ar- Baile de honor de Santa Kateri Nacido en Eupen, Alemania, en 1877, tra Fe en las zobispo Coakley. El Arzobispo Coakley invita a to- llegó a Oklahoma en 1900. Este notable enseñanzas La nueva carta pastoral del Ar- dos los miembros de la Arquidiócesis sacerdote dio 60 años de servicio con sus que Jesús zobispo Coakley, “¡Vayan y Hagan de Oklahoma City, la Diocesis de objetivos principales: evangelizar y ser nos dejó, Discípulos! Construyendo una Cultu- Tulsa, las diócesis de otros estados, Cristo para los demás. Pocos han logrado volver a ra de Conversión y Discipulado para las familias, los danzantes nativos y esta aspiración con tanto fervor y humor. ellas y Se le ha descrito como un “espíritu li- la Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City”, el público a unirse a él el 6 de julio transformar bre”, que, desde todos los puntos de vista, nuestra presenta la visión de la Arquidiócesis para asistir a la danza de honor de era bastante preciso. Evitando hábil- vida con hasta el 2030. Lea la carta o descar- St. Kateri Tekakwithuk en St. John mente y lo más posible la administración, Jesús en gue una copia en archokc.org/2030. Nepomuk en Yukón. El baile de honor Copias impresas disponibles en ses- se mantuvo cerca de aquellos a quienes Padre Huffer y una Familia India Americana el centro”. incluirá misa, concursos de baile en servía. Era un pastor extremadamente El libro iones de escucha o en una parroquia. powwow, la presentación de la nue- competente mientras construía las iglesias Un hombre vigoroso y un atleta natural, a menu- puede ser adquirido en va princesa de difusión católica de en Lawton, Mangum, Apache y Sterling. Pero, sus las librerías “St. Thomas Moore” Capilla de los Santos Inocentes y do se le veía cortando hielo de los arroyos locales los indios americanos y ¡una comida la Adoración Perpetua verdaderos dones estaban contenidos en su amor en pleno invierno para nadar, continuando la prác- (Edmond), “Saint Joseph worker” increíble! Visita archokc.org/honor- por las personas y la predicación del evangelio. (Norman) y en Amazon.com. La Fundación de los Santos Ino- tica hasta los 60 años. dance. Los vendedores pueden comu- Durante nueve años, se le dio la oportunidad centes está buscando más adora- Su amor por la fotografía durante toda su vida le nicarse con Susan Callison al (918) única de ser misionero diocesano para los no dores para la Capilla de los Santos ha brindado una inestimable mirada a la historia 931-7514. Regístrese para ser volun- católicos. Dondequiera que iba, hablaba a multi- Inocentes. Póngase en contacto con de la Iglesia en Oklahoma al mantener álbumes a Cobertura adicional de tario en http://bit.ly/HonorDancevol- tudes atraídas por su calidez natural y su capaci- Toni Harrelson en adoration.holyinno- dad para articular las alegrías de la fe católica. con fotos de todas las iglesias del estado. Estos noticias y eventos de la Ig- [email protected] o (405) 341-2199. unteer. libros se guardan como una cápsula del tiempo y lesia y la arquidiócesis, solo Fue nombrado para el Catholic Indian Bureau en Washington y viajó a nivel nacional a las diversas se usan a menudo para verificar o identificar otras en www.soonercatholic.org. Se Necesitan Voluntarios Registro de campamento católico fotos con menos documentación. Sus anotaciones abierto tribus para repetir lo que había hecho en Oklaho- Se necesitan voluntarios para la ma durante los próximos 11 años. El servicio a los sobre las personas y los lugares que aparecen en a Para enviar fotos, in- La inscripción está abierta para primera danza annual en de honor indios americanos se convirtió en su enfoque las fotos no tienen precio. formación sobre eventos el Campamento Juvenil Católico de de Sta. Kateri Tekakwith el 6 de julio y su pasión. Como capellán de la Escuela El padre Huffer murió el 15 de enero de 1962 en o ideas de historias que en St. John Nepomuk en Yukón. Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. El de Indios en Pawhuska, su generosidad Enid, donde había residido. En su misa fúnebre, pueden ser publicadas, en- Regístrese en línea en http://bit.ly/ campamento es para estudiantes fue legendaria al proporcionar comida y Envíen el texto, “Pentecost2019” al 84576 su espíritu, bondad y devoción al pueblo de Dios víe un correo HonorDancevolunteer o llame al (405) en los grados 4-12. Regístrese en ropa para los niños de la escuela. O fueron recordados con mucho cariño. 721-1810. Obtenga más información archokc.org/camp o llame al (405) electrónico a tips@archokc. Vayan a archokc.org/ pray en archokc.org/honordance. 721-9220. ARCHIVO DE LA ARQUIDIOCESIS DE OKLAHOMA CITY org.

Regístrate para unirte al Archbishop Coakley y juntos ofrecerle una Novena al Espíritu Santo comenzando el 31 de mayo y terminando el 9 de junio, Domingo de Pentecostés. Hay dos maneras para unirse:

Novena de Pentecostés al Espíritu Santo 14 June 2, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic June 2, 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 The annual Pentecost Picnic at will host a Come and See week- Woo. To register, visit archokc. June 6 Charismatic Catholic prayer 13 St. Ann’s Ministry for pregnan- 15 The Lay Missionaries of Char- pastoral letter St. Gregory’s Abbey will begin with end June 28-30; Aug. 2-4 and org/acp. Contact (405) 709-2745, meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic cy and infant loss, 6:30 p.m. ity, the Secular (Lay) Order of Archbishop Coakley’s new pas- 10:30 a.m. Mass June 9. This will Oct. 18-20. Register at vocations@ [email protected]. 2 Solemnity of the Ascension Pastoral Center. Contact - 8 p.m., St. John Raphael St. Teresa of Calcutta, meet- toral letter, “Go Make Disciples! be the last time to get St. Grego- monksok.org. of the Lord. Elaine at (405) 358-3610, House, Edmond. Contact (405) ing at St. Ann Nursing Home, Building a Culture of Conversion ry’s yearbooks. There is no charge Knights of Columbus Retreat [email protected]. 340-0691, Ext. 197, parish- OKC. Mass 9:30 a.m.; meet- and Discipleship for the Archdio- for the picnic or yearbooks, but NCCW leadership training and The retreat is open to all Catho- [email protected]. ing following. Contact Toni cese of Oklahoma City,” lays out donations are always accepted. development 2 St. Francis of Assisi Secu- lics and will be held Aug. 3 at the lar Franciscan Fraternity of 8 The Red Plains Benedictine Harrelson, (405) 341-2199. the vision for the Archdiocese of RSVP to [email protected] or The Council of Catholic Wom- Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Greater OKC meeting, 2 p.m. Oblates of Mt. St. Scholas- 13 The Catholic Women’s Activity Oklahoma City through 2030. (405) 878-5296. en is inviting all Catholic women Northwest Expressway. The speak- tica, Noon - 2:30 p.m., Rm. Club meets the second Thurs- 15 The Oklahoma City Com- Read the letter or download a copy - 4 p.m., St. Anthony Hos- to the Leadership Development A/B, St. Charles Borromeo, day of each month Septem- munity of Secular Carmel- at archokc.org/2030. Print copies Gift of Love Gala er will be Fr. Phil Creider, a priest pital, 1000 N. Lee. Contact Program, presented by the Na- 5024 N. Grove Ave. Contact ber-May in the patio room at ites meets monthly at Little available at listening sessions or at The Center of Family Love and for 42 years, including 20 years as (316) 558-0422, billfull@cox. tional Council of Catholic Women (405) 635-5665, jmmarti- Epiphany of the Lord, 7336 Flower, OKC. Anyone inter- a parish. the Oklahoma Knights of Colum- a chaplain in the U.S. Navy-Ma- net. at 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. June 29 at the [email protected]. W. Britton Rd., OKC. Lunch ested in deepening prayer life bus will host their annual Gift of Catholic Pastoral Center in OKC. rines, will present “Following GOD 2 Meeting of the Third Order 11:30 a.m. Short program and with community support, call Holy Innocents’ Chapel Love Gala at 6 p.m. June 15 at Cost is $30 pp (includes lunch and the desert path.” The full-day (Lay) Dominicans, 3 p.m. - 5 9 Pentecost Sunday. business meeting. Contact Vicky Caudell at (405) 637- perpetual adoration the National Cowboy and Western program materials). To register, event will have Mass, breakfast, p.m., St. Monica, Edmond Sharon Fernbaugh at (405) 4611 or William Ginn at (405) Holy Innocents’ Foundation is Heritage Museum. Cost $175 pp contact Mary Ann Schmitt at (405) coffee, snacks. Lunch $20 pp. (St. Ambrose Building) in 9 Pentecost picnic at St. Greg- 721-2183. 737-2024. seeking more adorers for the Holy or $1,750 for table of 10. Raffle 650-9674, [email protected]. Contact Michael Zink at (405) 314- ory’s Abbey begins with Mass room No. 105, for any Cath- Innocents’ Chapel. Contact Toni tickets for a chance to win up to 4120, [email protected]. Send at 10:30 a.m. 13 Charismatic Catholic prayer The Gift of Love Gala at 6 olic layperson drawn to reli- 15 Harrelson at adoration.holyinno- $20,000 worth of prizes, includ- Quo Vadis Days 2019 check to Michael Zink KofC, 14616 meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic Pas- p.m. at the National Cowboy gious life. Call John or Mary [email protected] or (405) 341- ing a grand prize of $10,000, can Are you considering the priest- Collingwood Lane, Edmond 73013. 11 Feast of St. Barnabas. toral Center. Contact Elaine at and Western Heritage Mu- McClernon, (405) 313-6611, 2199. be purchased for $100 per ticket. hood? Quo Vadis Days 2019 (405) 358-3610, ccrprayers@ seum. Call Nancy Altman at Visit www.centeroffamilylove.org/ (405) 414-9407. is July 28-31 at Our Lady of Archdiocesan convocation 11 Catholic War Veterans (of any gmail.com. (405) 263-4658, Ext. 1042. Volunteers needed gala or call Nancy Altman at (405) Guadalupe Catholic Camp. It war/conflict) meeting, 7 p.m., Save the Date: Plans are un- 2 Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 Volunteers are needed for the 263-4658, Ext. 1042. is for young men in high school St. Ann Retirement Center 14 Flag Day. derway for a gathering of parish p.m., 2453 Wilcox Dr., Nor- first annual archdiocesan St. and college who prayerfully are community room. Contact Fr. Kateri Tekakwitha Honor Dance leaders on Dec. 7 at the Cox Con- man. Contact Connie Lang, Catechesis - New Evangelization discerning their vocation. Space M. Price Oswalt at (405) 567- on July 6 at St. John Nepomuk in Summer registration for Cat- vention Center. (405) 249-1041, potato. is limited. Register at qvdays.org 3404. Yukon. Sign up online at http:// echesis of the New Evangelization, [email protected] or call the Archdiocese vocations bit.ly/HonorDancevolunteer or the main entry-level course for the Free Rother museum tour office at (405) 721-9351 for more 12 Catholic War Veterans USA call (405) 721-1810. Learn more at 2nd Degree in Theology program The Heritage Gallery at the Cath- 3 Feast of St. Charles Lwanga information. the Oklahoma Memorial Post archokc.org/honordance. through Newman University, is olic Pastoral Center, 7501 North- and Companions. No. 168 will meet at 7 p.m., now open. The course will be 6 Assembly of Catholic west Expressway, presents “The Sunnylane Family Reception St. Kateri Honor Dance p.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesdays, June 11, 3 “Marriage Mondays” 7 p.m. Professionals luncheon Shepherd Cannot Run: A Retro- Center, 3900 S.E. 29, Del Archbishop Coakley invites 18, 25 and July 9, 16 and 9 a.m.- - 9 p.m. in Marian Hall, St. The Assembly of Catholic Profes- spective on the Life of Bl. Stanley City. Contact (405) 739-0036, everyone from the Archdiocese 3 p.m. on Saturdays, June 15 and John Nepomuk, Yukon. sionals third quarterly luncheon Rother.” The free exhibit is open [email protected]. of Oklahoma City, the Diocese of 22, July 13 and 20. Visit archokc. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday-Fri- Tulsa, dioceses from other states, org/institute. for 2019 is Aug. 1 at the Down- day. Special tours arranged by 5 Feast of St. Boniface. 13 Feast of St. Anthony of Pad- families, native dancers and the town Petroleum Club in Oklahoma City. The guest speaker is Carolyn calling (405) 721-5651, Ext. 141. ua. public to join him July 6 for the School of Lectio Divina 6 Feast of St. Norbert. St. Kateri Tekakwitha Honor Saint Joseph Monastery’s School Dance at St. John Nepomuk in Yu- of Lectio Divina will have sessions kon. The honor dance will include June 11-14 and Sept. 25-28. Mass, powwow dancing contests, Trained instructors lead session the presentation of the new Amer- on the practice of prayer taught ican Indian Catholic Outreach by the early Church fathers and princess and amazing food! Visit facilitate the incorporation of that archokc.org/honordance. Vendors deep prayer into one’s daily life. KOFC.ORG/JOINUS can contact Susan Callison at Contact Sr. Barbara at (918) 746- join us online today (918) 931-7514. 4209 or lectio@stjosephmonastery. Join us org. Limited number of overnight Catholic camp registration open accommodations. Visit www.stjo- Contact me today Registration is open for Our sephmonastery.org/retreats. St. Sebastian's through e memebrship Get connected to learn more: Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth - Camp. Camp is for students in Day of Reflection Summer Camp To The Largest grades 4-12. Register at archokc. “The Eucharist: The Sacrament org/camp or call (405) 721-9220. of Transformation” will be present- Catholic ed by Fr. Boniface Copelin, O.S.B. Edmond children’s day out 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. June 22 at St. Brotherhood Registration is open for the chil- Gregory’s Abbey in Shawnee. Cost dren’s day out program at St. John is $30 and includes lunch. Regis- in Edmond. The NEST is a program tration limited to 40. Contact (405) for children ages 2 and 3 during 878-5656, [email protected]. the school year. The program offers full-time or part-time care for age 2 Patriotic Rosary and part-time care for age 3. Find St. John in Edmond will hold a JULY 15-19 information about classes, sched- patriotic Rosary for the needs of ule and tuition at stjohn-catholic. the country at 7 p.m. June 27 in MEMBERS: $125 org/cdo/prospective-families. the sanctuary. Contact the parish Kevin Pierce Contact [email protected] office at (405) 340-0691. NON-MEMBERS: $150 or (405) 340-1789. General Agent Oblate retreat 1ST-5TH GRADE 877-707-0752 CRCCW Spring Fling St. Joseph Monastery in Tulsa All Catholic women are invited will have its annual oblate retreat AS OF AUGUST 2019 [email protected] to the CRCCW Spring Fling at 10 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. July 13 in the a.m. June 8 at Epiphany of the monastery library. Cost $20, in- SIGN YOUR CAMPER UP TODAY! Lord, patio room, 7336 W. Britton cludes lunch. The oblate book sale Rd., OKC. Fr. Bill Pruett will lead will be during the retreat. Contact REGISTER AT SANTA FE OR GO ONLINE a wine tasting presentation. A AJ Tierney at (918) 746-4223, TO SFFLC.COM/ST-SEBASTIANS $5 registration required. Contact [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 Mary Ann Schmidt at sgmaschm@ (405) 840-1817 gmail.com or (405) 650-9674. Come and See weekend Pentecost picnic St. Gregory’s Abbey in Shawnee 6300 N SANTA FE AVE OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 16 June 2, 2019 Sooner Catholic Gospel of Life School provides continued from page 3 of the Motu proprio provide that the metropolitan, in conducting the inves- missionaries for the dying tigations, can avail himself of the help of “qualified persons,” according to The missionary disciples of the Gospel of Life comes with real encounters, real relationships “the needs of the individual case and, School are volunteers who live and serve at the and real giving of oneself in love for the sake of in particular, taking into account the Saint. James Dwelling in Oklahoma City and the Christ and his Church. GOLS responds to the cooperation that can be offered by the Saint John Paul II Dwelling in Moore. They assist call of Archbishop Coakley to be disciples, make lay faithful.” The pope has repeatedly the residents of the Gospel of Life Dwellings, disciples and bear fruit for the Kingdom,” Sister stated that the specializations and pro- which helps elders who would otherwise be alone. Maria said. fessional skills of the laity represent The missionaries accompany them “on their jour- The Gospel of Life School is for those between an important resource for the Church. ney toward eternal life.” ages 18 and 30. Six people from across the coun- The norms now provide that episcopal Applicants can choose to serve for an academic try responded to the inaugural program. conferences and dioceses may prepare school year or a summer. Openings are available “It’s been the best decision I’ve made in my lists of qualified persons willing to col- for summer 2019 and the 2019-2020 academic entire life,” said Anna, 23. “That call we have to laborate, but the ultimate responsibil- year. follow Christ wholeheartedly; for everything to be ity for investigations remains with the Room and board and a small stipend are in- his. Life will never be the same again.” metropolitan. cluded. They are asked to raise some funds Matt said of his hospice experience, “I realized Presumption of innocence toward the cost of classes, retreats and pilgrimag- the importance of the salvation of souls. It is The principle of presumption of es. If there are difficulties, prospective candidates amazing and overwhelming to play a part in that.” innocence of the person under inves- can work with Jim Armour, the director of the The year included classes in sacred Scripture tigation is reaffirmed. The accused Gospel of Life School program, to find sponsor- and the Sacraments through the Blessed Stanley will be informed of the investigation ships. Rother Institute of the archdiocese as well as oth- when requested to do so by the com- The Gospel of Life Dwellings and the Gospel of er classes in Franciscan spirituality, Spanish and petent dicastery. The accusation must Life School were created by Sister Maria Faulk- communication. be notified only if formal proceedings ner. This first year of the school will culminate with are opened. If deemed appropriate, “There is a restlessness in our modern day; try- a pilgrimage June 10-18 to Our Lady of Guada- in order to ensure the integrity of the ing to fill oneself with material goods, prestige, ex- lupe in Mexico and to Santiago Atitlan in Guate- investigation or of the evidence, this otic experiences or virtual realities. These young mala. For further information and an application, notification may be omitted during the people discover a simple life and the beauty that go online to www.gospeloflifeschool.org. preliminary stage. Conclusion of the investigation The Motu proprio does not modify the penalties for crimes committed, but it does establish the procedures Parishioners for reporting and carrying out the pre- at St. John Nepomuk liminary investigation. At the conclu- celebrate sion of the investigation, the metropol- the 130th itan (or, in certain cases, the bishop of anniversary of the suffragan diocese with the greatest the church with seniority of appointment) forwards a pig roast and the results to the competent Vatican dancing on May dicastery. This completes his contri- 18 at Yukon bution. The competent dicastery then Czech Hall. proceeds “in accordance with the law Photos Dana Attocknie/ provided for the specific case,” acting Sooner Catholic. on the basis of already existing canon- ical norms. Based on the results of the preliminary investigation, the Holy See can immediately impose preventive and restrictive measures on the person under investigation. Concrete commitment With this new juridical instrument, called for by Pope Francis, the Cath- olic Church takes a further and inci- sive step in the prevention and fight against abuse, putting the emphasis on concrete actions. As the pope writes at the beginning of the document: “In order that these phenomena, in all their forms, never happen again, a continuous and profound conversion of hearts is needed, attested by con- crete and effective actions that involve everyone in the Church.”

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