Serving the People of the Archdiocese of City Volume 37, Number 14 * July 17, 2011 Fr. Cory Stanley: Our New Priest Mother Describes Feelings Of Joy At Son’s Ordination What feelings could a mother have, watching her son give his life to Christ. Cindy Stanley shares the feelings she experienced on July 8 as her son, Cory Douglas Stanley, became Father Cory Douglas Stanley. “I am so very proud of my son, Cory, I correct that — Father Cory! I wonder how long it will take me to get used to introducing him as Father Cory. It was very special for our family to see Father “…let what Jim Griener vest Cory last year at his Diaconate in and now as a priest you teach be for our archdiocese, especially since he baptized him so many years ago. nourishment “There are no words for the bursting feeling in my heart as I watched Cory’s for the Priestly Ordination ceremony and to watch him give his First Blessings. “From the beginning of his childhood, people of Cory has always put his whole heart into whatever he is doing. From building with God.” Lego’s, to school studies, to playing the trumpet in band and at — Cory has Archbishop Paul S. Continued on Page 3 Coakley, speaking directly in his homily to the newly ordained Father Cory Douglas Stanley, July 8, 2011

Story and photos on Pages 8 and 9 2 Sooner Catholic ● July 17, 2011 Holiness and the Word of God Sooner Catholic “Ignorance of Scripture is igno- enable Catholics to grasp the integral Most Reverend rance of Christ.” This admonition of nature of the Old and Paul S. Coakley reminds us that an ade- through the lens of our faith in “Put out quate training in holiness and the art Christ. The work of evangelization into the Archbishop of of prayer, which I have been writing and draws its life and deep and Publisher about, calls for a renewed emphasis energy from being deeply rooted in lower on listening to the word of God. In the the word of God. Ray Dyer dialogue of faith, God calls and awaits your nets Beyond the intellectual study of Editor our response: “Speak, Lord, your the word, however, it is particularly for a servant is listening!” (1 Sm 3:10). It is important that listening to the word through a reverent attentiveness to catch.” Cara Koenig lead to a life-giving encounter with Archbishop the word of God, especially when it is Luke 5:4 Photographer/ the Person of the Word, Jesus Christ. Coakley proclaimed in the sacred liturgy, that Special Projects This is the aim of the ancient we are able to hear and respond in traditional practice known as lectio faith to the saving word. succeed in irrigating life itself.” ( divina. This slow, deliberate, prayer- Benedict XVI, Angelus, Nov. 6, 2005). 7501 Northwest Expressway ful reading of the Bible allows God’s Since the Second Vatican Council Mary’s perfect receptivity to the Oklahoma City, OK 73132 word to fill our mind, echo in our (1962-1965) placed renewed emphasis word of God is a model for the Church (405) 721-1810 Fax: (405) 721-5210 heart and move our will to respond, in the role of God’s word in the life of and every believer. 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Pope Benedict XVI greets Bishop: New York Archbishop Coakley during the Pallium Mass celebrated Law Out of Line at ’s Basilica. The WASHINGTON — In response to The bill, titled the Marriage Mass was the enactment of a law redefining Equality Act, was passed by a margin celebrated on marriage in the state of New York, of 33 to 29 votes in the state Senate the Solemnity Bishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, chair- and signed into law on June 24, four of Sts. Peter man of the Conference days after the legislative session was and Paul. of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Sub- supposed to have ended. It dictates Archbishop committee for the Promotion and that “a marriage that is otherwise Coakley led a Defense of Marriage, expressed valid shall be valid regardless of pilgrimage from “grave disappointment with the legis- whether the parties to the marriage the Archdiocese lature’s abandonment of the common are of the same or different sex.” The of Oklahoma good.” bill also directs that all other laws City to Rome “Marriage, the union of a man dealing with marriage or gender- for the and a woman, forms the foundation of specific subjects be reinterpreted celebration social well-being by promoting love to include two persons of the same with more and respect between the two most sex who have obtained a marriage than 100 people fundamental representatives of the license. While the legislature in- traveling with human community,” he said. “The cluded exemption language to give him. institution of marriage also affirms some protection to religious organiza- the vital and unique importance to tions — language made public only in children of receiving care from both the last hours before the vote — their mother and father together. its actual legal effect will have to Making marriage law indifferent to be scrutinized. Nonetheless, Bishop Mother’s Joy the absence of either sex creates an Cordileone noted, “Marriage is a Continued from Page 1 institutional and cultural crisis with fundamental good that must be generational ramifications yet to be protected in every circumstance. always been determined to do his distances and different times of seen. To eliminate marriage’s very Exemptions of any kind never justify best. From the moment he told me his life arrive for his ordination. essence — its essence as the union of redefining marriage.” that he had made the decision to They came from Elk City, his second- husband and wife — from its legal Thousands of people at the grass- become a priest, I had no doubt that grade teacher was there, to various definition is to ignore not only basic roots level contacted key legislators in he would follow through with his students including Saint Philip Neri anthropology and biology but also New York, urging them to oppose choice and be ordained someday and students now in high school who he the purpose of law generally. Law is redefining marriage. be a wonderful priest. had corresponded with continually meant to uphold the common good, “Those courageous legislators and “During his eight years at since his first year in seminary. not undermine it. Now, New York’s active citizens in New York who de- Seminary — from Conception A group came from Nebraska, government will be forced to ignore fended marriage should be applauded Seminary in Missouri to the Cory had met these friends in a that children have a basic right to be for their inspiring witness,” Bishop Pontifical North American College in restaurant in Rome. Also, various raised by their mother and father Cordileone said. His comments Rome, I have watched him strive to members of Oklahoma’s Knights of together. Also, as demonstrated in follow recent statements by the do his best once again. Just as he has Columbus and Societies and other states where marriage redefini- Bishops of New York (available at: been dedicated to the studies of the many members of Father Cory’s tion has occurred, officials there will http://www.nyscatholic.org/pages/ and vocations, Cory home parish, Holy Spirit in be in a position to retaliate against news/show_newsDetails.asp?id=538, has strived to keep in touch with Mustang, as well as Saint Matthew’s those who continue to uphold these and http://www.nyscatholic.org/pages/ ‘home.’ It was amazing to see all the Parish in Elk City, both mine and basic truths. This is a mark of a pro- news/show_newsDetails.asp?id=539) people from home as well as great Cory’s birth parish.” foundly unjust law.” upon passage of the legislation. Red Mass to Be Celebrated Sept. 24 in OKC OKLAHOMA CITY — Save the Paul S. Coakley and the Most Supreme Court on the first Monday the middle ages, the Red Mass is Date: On Sept. 24, 2011, a Red Mass Reverend Joseph F. Naumann, in October. The Mass requests so-called from the red vestments will be celebrated at the regularly Archdiocese of Kansas City. A Red guidance from the Holy Spirit traditionally worn in symbolism of scheduled 5 p.m. Mass at the Mass for judges, attorneys, law for all who seek justice, and the tongues of fire that descended on Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual school professors, law students and offers the opportunity to reflect the Apostles at Pentecost. The Mass Help. A reception will follow in the government officials is traditionally on what Catholics believe is the re- will also be of interest to any Connor Center. The principal cele- celebrated in the USA to coincide sponsibility of all in the legal profes- parishioners who enjoy historical brants will be the Most Reverend with the convening of the U.S. sion. Originating in Europe during liturgies of the Church. 4 Sooner Catholic ● July 17, 2011 Oklahoma Catholics To Celebrate Life of Father Rother on 30th Anniversary On July 28, 1981, Father Stanley return. Rother was shot to death while serv- The violence of a civil war in ing as at Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala had raged for a number of Guatemala. In two weeks the Arch- years before it found its way to the diocese of Oklahoma City and his peaceful villages that surround the home parish, Holy Trinity in Okarche, beautiful Lake Atitlan. When the will mark the 30th anniversary of violence did arrive, people in the area, the martyrdom of the priest the some of them Father Rother’s own Universal Church has declared catechumens, began to disappear. “Servant of God.” His cause is being Father Rother would walk the roads promoted for sainthood. looking for the bodies of the dead so Bishop Victor Reed ordained they could have a proper burial. Father Stanley Rother on May 25, On July 28, 1981, after returning 1963. His ordination card read, “For to Santiago Atitlan following a visit my own sake I am a Christian, for the home to Oklahoma, the violence sake of others I am a priest.” This is caught up with Father Rother. He was the motto he lived out in his priest- shot to death in the middle of the hood. night in his own rectory. No one has Early in his priesthood, Father ever been prosecuted for the killing. Rother heard the call to become a It is believed supporters of the brutal missionary. The Catholic Church in government were responsible for Oklahoma had established ties with killing Father Rother. the Church in Guatemala and The following is a letter written by through this relationship, Father Father Rother during the last year of Rother volunteered to serve his his life. It is taken from the book “The new parish in Santiago Atitlan, Shepherd Cannot Run; Letters of Guatemala. Father Stanley Rother Missionary Father Rother fell in love with the and .” The book was compiled people of Santiago Atitlan and they by the late Father Monahan, Father Rother and a little girl at the Mission in Santiago Atitlan. responded to this by loving him in a close friend of Father Rother’s and the founding editor of The Sooner after the first word of troops coming Catholic. to Santiago Atitlan was received by Father Monahan wrote a brief Archbishop Salatka from another introduction to the letter which he source on Nov. 12. titled: “They may be coming November 4, 1980 here tonight.” Dear Archbishop Salatka: The troubles suspected in Enclosed herein is a copy of the September by the pastor fell upon power of attorney that was agreed Santiago Atitlan with a vengeance in upon some time ago. It contains late October. However, he curiously the necessary provisions for selling, begins this letter with two items of deeding or almost any kind of divesti- important but rather ordinary kinds ture. It would be a lot easier if the two of mission business. Is Father Rother of you were to sign it in front of the hoping, perhaps, that a possible same Notary instead of each one doing government censor will not read it in his see city. The document then farther down in the text? has to go to a Guatemalan Consulate, The next to the last paragraph and if I remember right, there is one contains an offhand remark about the in Houston. local radio station, the Voice of Atitlan, I feel that the option of asking wandering from its original purpose. Project Concern to look for a replace- This follows along the lines of earlier ment for the Medical Program when private verbal comments made by they pull out is the best for us. There Father Rother. is no way that the local Bishop can run Father Rother baptizing an infant in Guatemala. The letter arrived in Oklahoma or finance the program. I went to see July 17, 2011 ● Sooner Catholic 5 him last week, but he was in another our bible translator who left last part of the Country at the funeral of a Saturday. He isn’t really a catechist, close friend, and I couldn’t get back to but is our ablest worker in translat- him. Project Concern now has a new ing, and has worked with various administrator on hand here and I coops, etc. He was most recently the hope that he can get the program assistant administrator of the medical going again. program. There are several hundred Our situation here is steadily soldiers in the immediate area and getting worse here in our town. they are camped partly on our farm. I During the night of Thursday, have no intention to go ask them to October 23rd, two men were taken move either. from their homes and vanished. It is I am a little tense tonight about rumored that one has returned, but it where to sleep and whether to have is not certain. The next night, the someone stay here with me. The asso- director of the radio was taken and it ciate will be back tomorrow after is reported that he left the house leaving Sunday to get some rest. The unconscious. group that broke into the radio last He was the former Deacon, got a night may be coming here tonight. I dispensation and had a daughter of have just about decided to leave all the about a year. Sunday afternoon an- doors open to avoid breaking them in, other was taken for a possible traffic and sleep where they won’t find me. violation and hasn’t been seen again. There won’t be much danger from Monday night a member of one of the ordinary thieves because people just coops was taken. By this time the aren’t found on the streets any more people are literally scared to death. As at night. I can put the cash box and a result, hundreds of people come to the good typewriters in the safe. the Church to sleep for the night. I have no intention of leaving here Almost every night there are several yet. Four priests recently left from the catechists that come to spend the Chimaltenango area of our diocese. night with us to take turns standing Three were foreigners. I have had no watch. Last night the radio building indication as yet that some group was broken into, all the files rifled, wants me out. Usually there will be and they lost four tape recorders and some kind of direct threat in a letter or three typewriters. Luckily the three by word of mouth from someone in the that were there to guard the building know. My associate feels the tenseness escaped. The radio hasn’t been on the more than I do, and we will probably air since the director was kidnapped go ahead and try for his visa. We and today we dismantled the console, haven’t talked to the Bishop on that turntables and tape recorders in the yet either. control room and stored them in one of The early part of October we the workshops here at the parish. pulled the old Bronco out of the lake. Anyone who has made an It was in worse shape than I first advancement at all is being pursued. imagined — the frame is badly bent. It Father Rother during the yearly festival of St. James. As a result we have any number of hasn’t been released yet from the catechists that have left the area. Four police, so it is parked out back hidden the same time and I have been there the girls is alphabetization. That is more were leaving today, and to- from public view. The driver was twice to see him. I have a lawyer work- the one thing that the radio was morrow I will be getting together with transferred to the prison farm about ing on his defense, but the thing goes started for twelve years ago and slowly. We may be able to get him gradually they went to other things. absolved of the charge of stealing, but And that is the reason for their Save the Date: the culpable homicide will probably troubles now too. By the way, I sent a On July 28, Father Stanley Rother will be remembered stick. I told him the last time that he picture of the Sisters to the Sooner throughout the day at Holy Trinity Church, Okarche, start- is safer there in jail than out here with Catholic and the Eastern Okla. Cath. us. and it hasn’t appeared in our paper. It ing with Exposition and Adoration of the Eucharist, all day The Sisters are away this week at just may be that it never did get there. starting at 8 a.m. The day will end with benediction and the provincial chapter. They were also I sent them the same day.I heard from Mass at 5 p.m. All are welcome. gone last week for their annual two different sources that it appeared On Sunday, July 31, a Memorial Mass will be held at retreat. They are finding out that in the Tulsa paper. 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, there is more than they can handle if Remember me to the staff there at they aren’t selective in the jobs that the Pastoral office. We can use an occa- Oklahoma City. Archbishop Coakley and Archbishop they take on starting in January. One sional prayer for our safety if that is Beltran will be the principal celebrants. All are welcome. of the things that is being asked for by Continued on Page 6 6 Sooner Catholic ● July 17, 2011 Father Rother Pilgrims Will Travel to Guatemala OKLAHOMA CITY — Archbishop Paul S. Coakley and Archbishop Emeritus Eusebius J. Beltran will lead a pilgrimage to Guatemala later this month to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the death of Father Stanley F. Rother. Father Rother, a native of Okarche, has been declared by the Universal Church as a Servant of God. He was shot to death in his rectory on July 28, 1981. The Church in Oklahoma believes Father Rother died for his faith. His cause is being promoted for sainthood and the Vatican has agreed to accept information supporting the effort. Some 40 pilgrims, including Bishop of the Diocese of Little Rock, Ark., will make the journey to Guatemala. The pilgrimage begins July 23 and will include daily Mass with two memorial Masses set for July 28, the day Father Rother was killed. So loved was Father Rother by the people in Santiago Atitlan they received permission in 1981 to remove his heart before his body was returned to Oklahoma. The heart of Father Rother is buried beneath the altar in Santiago Atitlan. The pilgrims will also tour and celebrate Mass at the site of the 2005 mudslides that claimed hundreds of lives in the area. Father Rother at Lake Atitlan. On July 25, Archbishop Emeritus Beltran will preside over the blessing of the Hospital Atitlan Monsignor Peter Wells Sister Kathryn Olsen Ken Greiner built with support from Oklahoma Catholics. Abbot Jerome Kodell, OSB Carol Davito John and Dee Ward The following is a partial list of those making (Subiaco) George Rigazzi Elizabeth Hathaway the pilgrimage to Guatemala: Abbot Lawrence Stasyszen, OSB Jack and Jean Nashert Anne McGuire Archbishop Paul Coakley Rev. Stephen Bird Ana Romero Larry Wells Archbishop Emeritus Eusebius Beltran Rev. Michael Chapman Maria Scaperlanda Paul and Jeanne Meyer Bishop Anthony Taylor Rev. Timothy Luschen Dennis and Dianne Frazier Cheryl Wheeler Monsignor Rev. Tony Robbins Carol Shean Tom and Katrina Morris

Purchase a copy of The Shepherd Cannot Run Father Rother Letters of Stanley Rother Missionary and Martyr Continued from Page 5 Or the movie No Greater Love: The Story of Father Stanley Rother Fill out the form below and mail it with a check or money order the will of the Lord. I still don’t want Father Robert Westerman and payable to Sooner Catholic History Account, P.O. Box 32180, to abandon my flock when the wolves Father Rother performing much of Oklahoma City, Okla. 73123. are making random attacks. the physical labor and supervisory Peace in work. NAME______Christ Jesus, “The former deacon” was Gaspar ADDRESS______Stanley F. Rother Culan, who was to have been the first CITY______Tzutuhil Indian ordained a Catholic Notes and identifications: priest. Before ordination he chose to STATE______ZIP______“The two of you” are Archbishop return to the lay state and to marry. Books are $12.50 each and DVDs are $10 each Salatka and Bishop Beltran. In 1979, he began to work for the “Project Concern,” a private non- radio station, the Voice of Atitlan, Number of English books______Number of Spanish books______profit primary health care and nu- and eventually become its director. trition organization for Third World “Chimaltenango” is a city located Number of English DVDs______Number of Spanish DVDs______places, is based in San Diego, Calif. along the Pan American Highway Shipping and handling $5 It had staffed and operated the about halfway between the Lake Santiago Atitlan hospital since 1975. Atitlan area and Guatemala City. Amount enclosed $______The hospital was built in the late “Alphabetization” is the process 1960s by the mission team with of learning to read and write. July 17, 2011 ● Sooner Catholic 7 Conference Focuses on Forgiveness, Conversion By Anamaria Scaperlanda Augustine for 21st Century Lawyers The afternoon’s panel, “Forgive- certain crimes, specifically for juve- For The Sooner Catholic and Law Professors” and touched on ness and Conversion: What should be niles, is in place in many states, NORMAN — As summer began, the role of civil authority, common the law’s attitude toward and treat- which does not even allow the fact the University of Oklahoma College law and how to talk with non- ment of post-conviction criminals?” that it’s a child to enter into the deci- of Law played host to the sixth Christians. The purpose of the panel featured professors Mark Olser and sion. It should not always matter, he annual conference on Catholic Legal was to enhance attendees’ under- Susan Stabile, both from the says, but, as it is, it cannot matter in Thought. The University of Okla- standing of the works of St. Au-gus- University of St. Thomas, alongside many states. Additionally, presidents homa was the first public university tine, especially on matters related to Megan Ryan from Southern Metho- have historically pardoned hundreds to host the event that grew out of a the law. dist University. Professor Ryan and articulated a principle for dinner conversation between four Conference participants then opened the panel discussing the use pardoning, while the last three only law professors who attended “The journeyed to St. of modern science in the law as well pardoned a few and did not even Call to Justice: The Legacy of University Parish to attend Mass as the “Cruel and Unusual Punish- attempt to articulate a principle for Guadem et Spes Forty Years Later” with Archbishop Paul Coakley. In his ment Clause” of the U.S. Consti- pardoning. at the Vatican in 2005. These profes- homily, Archbishop Coakley spoke tution, stating that new punish- about the martyrdom of Stephen, ments, specifically those using Susan Stabile, Osler’s colleague, sors saw the good that law professors concluded the panel by discussing could do in revitalizing our culture underscoring how this led to the modern science, are more suspect spreading of the Gospel among the under the Constitution because they the re-integration of those who have and wanted to better position them- served their sentence to become part selves and other professors to do so Gentiles before reminding attendees are unusual. that “part of our lives as believers is Professor Osler continued the of the community again, something by providing greater education to le- that is important because of the gal scholars in the Catholic philoso- to mine the faith that we’ve accepted, panel. He began by admitting that the mystery that’s inexhaustible and he’s not a theologian, a philosopher interdependence of all humans. As phical and theological tradition, cre- it is, re-integration is not helped ating a viable community of scholars, continues to offer deeper veins of or even a Catholic, but an unrepen- exploration. Faith sheds light on our tant prosecutor from Detroit, which, by the way that people serve and developing a systematic way for their sentences, which includes tre- reaching out to newcomers. experience and helps us to under- he said, “is a good place if you’re into stand our lives.” criminal law. It’s like being in love mendous obstacles and ends, at best, with a strained relationship with As such, scholars from Notre The following day began with with someone who breaks your heart their family and community. Dame, Duke, St. Thomas, Gonzaga, Mass, celebrated by Reggie White, the same way over and over.” Villanova and Loyola Chicago, O.P., who is also a law professor at Osler continued, “It’s interesting The conference also included among other universities, joined the University of St. Thomas in to see Augustine as a participant in Spiritual Exercises led by Father students and faculty from OU for Minnesota. Following breakfast, the the process [of justice]. His concern is Greg Kalscheur, S.J., and concluded this three-day conference centered academic portion of the conference that mercy have an identifiable role with a discussion on the limits of on Augustine. The conference opened continued with a panel titled “The in the process, which is a damning secular discourse led by Steven with a panel led by keynote speaker City of Man: What role should the indictment of what we do in this Smith from the University of San Paul Griffiths, the Warren Professor law play in infusing the City of Man country where the trend is to close Diego. of Catholic Theology at Duke Univer- with the City of God?” with profes- the gap where mercy entered.” sity. Griffiths’ talk was followed by sors John Breen from Loyola Specifically, Osler spoke about Mark Osler, a non-Catholic, response from Luis Cortest from the Chicago, Kevin Lee from Campbell mandatory life without parole for articulated the importance of the Modern Languages Department at University, and Lisa Shultz from the juveniles who commit certain crimes conference. “These are my people. OU, George Martinez of Southern University of St. Thomas. The panel and the pardon power of the These are the people who have that Methodist University, and Brian discussed to what extent the law president. The trend in both of these strong connection between faith and McCall from OU’s College of Law. should educate people about the areas of criminal law is away from vocation that’s both limiting and The panel was titled “The Essential moral life. mercy. Mandatory sentencing for freeing.” Catholic Social Teaching: The Basis of Parish Life Would you like to learn new ways to reach out Reflections on the Social Mission of the Parish. He JustFaith Ministries, with partners including to the poor, vulnerable and the suffering with your will demonstrate how it is a model for integrating Catholic Charities USA and Catholic Relief fellow parishioners? Do you want to learn practical Catholic Social Teaching into parish social ministry Services, is a nonprofit organization that creates ways of integrating the mission of the church and the life of your parish. social justice formation programs. throughout your parish community? Would you like Becky VanPool, director of Parish Outreach for The workshop is for anyone in your parish, to see how each Catholic could be connected to some- Catholic Charities, says that the workshop will whether clergy, staff or laity, who is interested in one who is in need of support, help and hope? challenge every participant to answer the question: learning more about integrating service to the poor A workshop will be held on Friday, Aug. 5 from “If your parish disappeared, would the poor in your and vulnerable into all aspects of parish life. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Catholic Charities, 1501 N. community care?” There is no charge for the workshop, but pre- Classen, Oklahoma City. Jack Jezreel, director of Jack Jezreel has over 25 years of experience registration is required. A light lunch will be served. JustFaith Ministries, will present the key compo- of working in parish ministry and spent eight To register or if you have any questions, contact nents of the United States Conference of Catholic of those years at a parish in Louisville, Ky., develop- Becky VanPool at [email protected] Bishops Statement, Communities of Salt & Light: ing a conversion-based justice formation program. or (405) 523-3003. 8 Sooner Catholic ● July 17, 2011 July 17, 2011 ● Sooner Catholic 9 Catholics Applaud Ordination of Fr. Cory Douglas Stanley

OKLAHOMA CITY — Thunderous applause Several hundred Catholics, including many broke out after the faithful gathered at the of Father Stanley’s family, packed into the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help for Cathedral for the July 8 Ordination and Eucha- the Ordination of Father Cory Douglas Stanley ristic Celebration. In the front pew were his recited the words “Thanks be to God.” With parents, Doug and Cindy Stanley, and his that simple yet heartfelt prayer, Jesus Christ brother, Kyle. At the beginning of his homily, welcomed a new Roman Catholic priest into His Archbishop Coakley greeted and thanked ministry and the people of the Archdiocese of Father Stanley’s family for their faithfulness to Archbishop Coakley anointing Fr. Stanley’s hands. Oklahoma City expressed their thanks and God and their willingness to give their son and gratitude to our Heavenly Father. brother to the service of our Lord. The family Just prior to the applause, Archbishop Paul delivered the Offertory Gifts of bread and wine S. Coakley accepted the recommendation of that were given to Archbishop Coakley, who Father William Novak, director of Vocations for then placed them in the hands of the newly the Archdiocese, who testified that Cory Stanley ordained as he knelt before him. had indeed been found worthy of the priesthood. Also celebrating the Ordination and Mass “Relying on the help of the Lord God and were Oklahoma City’s Archbishop Emeritus our Savior, Jesus Christ, we choose this, our Eusebius J. Beltran and Bishop Anthony Taylor brother, for the Order of the Priesthood,” said of the Diocese of Little Rock, as well as dozens Archbishop Coakley. of priests and deacons from throughout the Archdiocese. Archbishop Coakley welcomed all, including Monsignor Dan Mugenborg and Father Xavier Nacke, OSB, instructors of Father Stanley while he studied in seminary. Alvin Schones, a great-great-uncle to Father Stanley, said following the Ordination he was “overwhelmed” by the beauty and excitement that surrounded the sacred ceremony. “He’s one of my boys,” said Schones, who himself years ago had spent some time in the seminary contemplating a possible vocation to the priesthood. Father Tim Luschen and Father James Greiner In a true-life script that could have only vest Father Stanley in his priest vestments for the been written in heaven, Father James Griener, Father Stanley kneels as Archbishop Coakley says a prayer over him. first time. who baptized Cory Stanley some 26 years ago as an infant at St. Matthew’s Parish in Elk City, friends, because I have told you everything I Word of God, and rooted in a sacramental communion with was one of two priests to help the newly have heard from my Father. I call you friends,” Jesus Christ as Head, Shepherd and Spouse of the Church ordained priest receive his vestments. Father Archbishop Coakley said. that the fruitfulness of our ministry flows. “I have told Timothy Luschen also assisted with the “A priest is many things to many people. you this that my joy may be in you and your joy may be Investiture of the priestly stole. It has always been so. Today the expectations complete! Following the Ordination, Father Stanley are perhaps more complex and demanding “Today we rejoice that the Lord continues to call to this greeted priests, family and well-wishers, as he than ever before. A priest is a steward of the special friendship, to anoint and consecrate for service delivered “first blessings” to all who stood mysteries of God. He is a pastoral leader. He is those He has chosen from among us for a special share in patiently waiting their turn to offer thanks and an administrator of the temporal goods of the the one eternal priesthood of Jesus Christ. support to our new priest. Church. Through , every priest “Now, Deacon Cory, you are to be raised to the Order of shares sacramentally in the threefold office of In his homily, Archbishop Coakley empha- the Priesthood. For your part you will exercise the sacred Jesus as teacher, shepherd and sanctifier. But sized that all are called to be disciples of Christ, duty of teaching in the name of Christ the Teacher. Be sub- priesthood is not merely what we do. It is although priests are called especially to this missive to the Word with the obedience of faith. Impart to who we are. It is a life. It is an identity. At the “entrusted” friendship with our Lord. everyone the word of God which you have received with joy. Above, Father heart of this priestly identity is friendship. “Though His words are intended for all Prayerfully meditating each day on the law of the Lord, see Stanley gives first Archbishop Coakley and Father Stanley exchange Jesus calls each priest to be his friend and to who would be his disciples, they are spoken that you believe what you read, that you teach in its full- blessings after the sign of peace after which Father Stanley share his life. It is from that special friendship, especially to those to whom the Lord entrusts a ness what you believe, and that you practice what you ordination. Left, exchanged the sign of peace with all of his brother from an intimacy born of daily conversation special participation in his own saving mission, teach. Thus, your teaching and preaching will have the ring Father Stanley and priests who were in attendance. with the Lord in prayer and reflection on the his family. in His own priestly ministry. I have called you of authority and compelling force of the truth.” 10 Sooner Catholic ● July 17, 2011 Bike Race Helps Raise Funds For St. Greg’s Abbey SHAWNEE — Organizers of a the hardest thing I’ve ever done on a Memorial Day bicycle race and ride bike,” Cappo said. “We had sustained that raised money for St. Gregory’s headwinds of 35 miles per hour Abbey and University hope the the entire race. It was incredibly course’s challenge will help it grow challenging.” This year was the first into a nationally recognized race time bikers have both raced and event. Around 50 cyclists gave $500 toured from Tecumseh on Memorial for a chance to win a bicycle frame Day. The event combined two compo- and fork, donated by Cannondale nents: the Fred Weber Memorial Bicycle Corporation and Bicycle Day Ride, which has been held Shoppe of Shawnee. The money will annually for 30 years, and a benefit help pay for graduate or seminary race to Sacred Heart. The Sacred studies for young monks at the Heart cycling event in previous Benedictine monastery. The event years was held the last Saturday in was a combined race and ride that September until a few years ago. started at Tecumseh City Hall and This year the Pedalers Cycling Club ended at the site of the original of Shawnee revived the defunct Sacred Heart Abbey and Mission, fundraiser to coincide with the four miles west of Konawa. Weber ride. Cappo and Larry Smith, “The monastic community is Bicycle Shoppe owner and a long- very pleased that the annual ride time Shawnee cycling enthusiast, brings attention to the rich histori- plan to apply to have the event cal importance of the site of Sacred nationally sanctioned through USA Heart Abbey and Mission,” said the Cycling. Sanctioning would allow Most Rev. Lawrence Stasyszen, the awarding of prizes and draw abbot and chancellor for the univer- a larger number of competitive sity. “We also very much appreciate cyclists. USA Cycling is the official the donation of funds raised governing body for all disciplines of through the event. The money will competitive cycling in the United support the education of our States. “I think this event has a lot younger monks, who one day will of potential for the future to benefit continue, here at St. Gregory’s, the St. Gregory’s,” Smith said. missionary work begun by the In the race, the three fastest Sacred Heart monks.” men and women won trophies. In the The 26-mile fun ride took a women’s division, winners were direct route from Tecumseh to the Monica Mullins of Shawnee, old mission. The race was 39 miles followed by Tami Sanders and long, meandering through the South Teresa Pedder, both of Edmond. Rock Creek area, Earlsboro and Winners in the men’s division were Michael Cappo, race director for the Sacred Heart Memorial Day Race, Maud. Race director Michael Cappo Brady Schmiedeberg of Oklahoma presents a check of the race proceeds to Abbot Lawrence Stasyszen, O.S.B. Also said the race route is as hilly and City, Brian Ricker of Ada and pictured are, second from left, David Isbell, Larry Smith and Kaitlin Isbell. difficult as any in Oklahoma. “It was Michael Kimberling of Norman. (Photography by Brother George Hubl, O.S.B.) Donations Requested to Help Holy Family Home OKLAHOMA CITY — The Holy Family see a movie or visit a museum is a much-needed Oklahoma Department of Human Services and Maternity Home is asking the community for distraction from the difficult reality of life as an provides 24-hour care and supervision in a safe low-cost donations of movie theater gift certifi- expectant teenage mother,” said Mary Jane and comfortable home environment. The Holy cates, museum tickets, restaurant gift cards and Webster, director of the Holy Family Maternity Family Maternity Home promotes the respect passes to local attractions, such as Celebration Home. “Fortunately, just a small donation of and dignity of life through assisting each Station and Orr Family Farm, which can be used a gift card or museum pass can make a large resident and her family in making and carrying for six to eight residents and a chaperone. difference in a young girl’s life.” out plans that will ensure a positive future for “Many of our residents are from a different Based in Oklahoma City, Catholic Charities herself and her child. part of the state, and sadly, their only experience Holy Family Maternity Home is a full-service For more information about the program with the Oklahoma City metro area is school and home for young women ages 12-17 in crisis or to make a donation, please call Catholic the home. For these girls, the opportunity to pregnancies. The program is licensed by the Charities at (405) 523-3000. July 17, 2011 ● Sooner Catholic 11 Does the Church Have Doubts About Brain Death? The Catholic Church has long acknowledged dependent.” As early as 1959, well before wide- These include statements from the Pontifical the role of the medical professional in declaring spread organ transplantation was possible, Drs. Academy of Life, the Pontifical Council for Health death. It is the proper competency of medicine, not Mollaret and Goulon wrote in the Review of Care Workers and the Pontifical Academy for theology, to identify reliable signs that death has Neurology about a subgroup of these ventilator- Sciences, among others. In a recent article on the occurred. The hardening of the dependent patients who had suffered catastrophic Catholic News Agency website, Dr. John Haas body known as rigor mortis, for brain injuries. This could result in a definable argues that the number and common thread of example, is a reliable medical condition from which recovery was impossible (“a these ecclesiastical statements in recent years indi- indicator that death has occurred. state beyond coma”). Patients in this state had died, cates that the teaching authority of the Church has When the heart permanently even though ventilators could continue to oxyge- “generally resolved” the question of the accepta- stops beating and the lungs nate their bodies and preserve organs for a limited bility of relying on neurological criteria as a means permanently stop functioning period of time. Following the publication of a pivotal for ascertaining death. (cessation of cardio-pulmonary 1968 report detailing this kind of situation by a In the face of clear church teaching on this function), medical professionals committee at Harvard Medical School, the notion issue, Dr. Haas further observes how it is not recognize these signs as another By Father Tad of brain death gained consensus and became responsible for Catholics to generate uncertainty by reliable way to assess that death Pacholczyk, Ph.D widely accepted within both the medical and legal openly and publicly disputing the suitability of has occurred. The complete and communities. neurological criteria for determining death. Such irreversible loss of all brain function (commonly The Catholic Church likewise acknowledged speculations can “cause confusion in the minds of known as “brain death,”) is yet another reliable way these medical developments and has never the faithful and unsettle consciences.” If con- medical professionals determine that a patient has expressed any serious conceptual reservations sciences become unsettled on this matter, the died. about brain death in the years following the practical ramifications can be far-reaching: consent In an August 2000 address, Pope John Paul II Harvard report. Today, medical professionals to harvest organs is not given, transplants of such took up the particular question of brain death and remain in broad agreement that the complete and organs do not occur, and lives that could validly be concluded: “The criterion adopted in more recent irreversible cessation of all brain activity serves as saved by such transplants are instead lost. times for ascertaining the fact of death, namely the a reliable indicator that a person has died. Major The fact remains that the Catholic Church to complete and irreversible cessation of all brain medical societies such as the American Medical date has expressed no official doubts about brain activity, if rigorously applied, does not seem to con- Association and the American Academy of death, emphasizing instead that a health-care flict with the essential elements of a sound anthro- Neurology have issued official statements affirming worker can use neurological criteria as the basis pology.” In other words, he affirmed that the Church this. for arriving at “moral certainty” that death has does not see any fundamental conceptual problems Nevertheless, a certain number of Catholics occurred. Meanwhile, the Church continues to with the idea of brain death. The complete cessa- today insist that brain death is not really death. recognize the generous nature of freely-chosen tion of all brain function (brain death), is also One moral theologian, for example, recently organ donation, an act Pope John Paul II once referred to as “neurological criteria” for determin- expressed doubts “that ventilator-sustained brain called “particularly praiseworthy” and an act which ing death, to distinguish it from the classic “cardio- dead bodies are corpses.” Several Catholic physi- can offer “a chance of health and even of life itself to pulmonary criteria” used for centuries. cians have raised similar concerns. As long the sick who sometimes have no other hope.” The medical profession initially accepted the as thorough and accurate medical testing is Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D., earned his notion of brain death not because it was looking performed, however, the Church continues to doctorate in neuroscience from Yale and did post- to procure organs for transplant, as is sometimes support the determination of death based on neu- doctoral work at Harvard. He is a priest of the dio- supposed, but because of a new situation that rological criteria. In addition to Pope John Paul II’s cese of Fall River, Mass., and serves as the Director arose from the burgeoning use of ventilators, with address mentioned earlier, a number of other of Education at The National Catholic Bioethics some patients becoming permanently “ventilator- Church documents and declarations affirm this. Center in Philadelphia. See www.ncbcenter.org. Women of Faith Conference Set for Aug. 20 at Parish OKLAHOMA CITY — Registration continues for $10 and a conference T-shirt is $15. For mail-in Home Network International and host of EWTN the third annual Women of Faith/Women of Action registration, e-mail or call Chris Thomas, (405) weekly TV show, The Journey Home, will address Conference to be held Aug. 20 at Epiphany of the 306-5187, [email protected] (2115 the assembly with “What Is Truth,” the story of his Lord Catholic Church at 7336 W. Britton Road. Parkview Drive, Moore, Okla. 73170), or Barbara conversion to the Catholic faith. In the afternoon Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. for registration, coffee, Wann, (580) 875-2278, [email protected] sessions, Sister Moss will speak to attendees about doughnuts and browsing with Catholic vendors. (302 E. Ohio Walters, Okla. 73572). “The Father’s Gifts,” a look at all God has given in Reconciliation will be available during lunch break. The theme of this year’s conference is “We Walk giving us his Church. Prayer service begins at 8:30 a.m. with Rev. by Faith Not By Sight.” Opening our conference is Grodi will talk to the afternoon assembly about Stephen J. Bird, pastor of Epiphany of the Lord our keynote speaker, Sister Rosalind Moss, “The Verses I Never Saw,” the Scripture that Parish, presiding. Most Rev. Paul S. Coakley, Daughters of Mary/Mother of Israel’s Hope, opened his heart to the Catholic Church. Archbishop of Oklahoma City, will be principal speaking about “The Making of a Jewish Nun.” Sister Moss will close the conference with a celebrant and homilist at closing Mass at 5:30 p.m. Sister Rosalind will present an inspiring journey question and answer session, “From the Heart.” You may register by PayPal on our webpage at from her Jewish heritage to the Catholic Church — Donations from the Women of Faith/Women of http://okaccw.tripod.com/woa/index.html. Speaker and now to founding a religious order of Sisters Action Conference will benefit “Help-A-Child,” one bios and a hotel list along with general information who will be messengers of hope to all longing for a of four Works of Peace projects the National are available. Registration is $40; high school and sign of God’s mercy. Council of Catholic Women support in association college students are $25. A catered box lunch is Marcus Grodi, president and founder of Coming with Catholic Relief Services. 12 Sooner Catholic ● July 17, 2011 St. Eugene Parish Rejoices on Corpus Christi By Barbara M. Curcio in the Holy Eucharist, in the public St. Eugene Parishioner community, we also know this rich OKLAHOMA CITY — The parish tradition in the Church fits right in of St. Eugene has been celebrating the with the spirit of the “new evangeliza- Solemnity of Corpus Christi with a tion.” procession of Our Lord in the Blessed However, this year, because the Sacrament for six years now. This parish family of St. Eugene has been traditional practice, in which He bless- praying for a new church for some time Father Jacobi es the church, school and public envi- and making considerable sacrifices to carries the ronment of St. Eugene Parish, has make it happen, on June 26, 2011, it Eucharist during been a joy and a grace to us every year. was even more meaningful to bring the Celebration of Each year it also becomes more our Lord in a joyful, prayerful proces- the Feast of and more dear to us as an expression sion to a stop at the construction site of Corpus Christi. of our commitment to Eucharistic our long-awaited and much prayed for Adoration. Being as it is, an open joyful new building, taking shape under the witness to the real presence of Christ blue sky of Oklahoma. Briefs (team(s)) and money to Richard J. Schulte, (405) Sister Barbara was born in Schoenchen, ACTS Retreats Are Set 341-2779, 1511 E. Coffee Creek Road, Edmond Kan. Her primary ministry has been as kitchen Okla. 73034. All proceeds from the tournament supervisor in several hospitals including St. SHAWNEE — Adoration, Community, will benefit the Knights of Columbus Ultrasound Mary’s in Enid, as well as hospitals in Carlsbad Theology, Service — is a parish weekend re- Program. and Artesia, N.M., and Marian, Kan., spanning a treat patterned after the description of the early period of 40 years. From 1975 to 1980 she served Church in the Acts of the Apostles breaking as a dietary supervisor at St. Anne’s Home in bread together, worshipping together, receiving Sisters Celebrate Oklahoma City. From 1980 to 2000, she began instruction together, sharing in common, and Anniversaries serving as a cosmetologist at St. Anne’s and reaching out in loving service. also ministered there in pastoral care. She is currently Living Mission in Later Life at the Acts 2:42-47. Men’s retreat will be Sept. 22- Sister Barbara Ann Herrmann, ASC, Wichita Center. 25. Women’s retreat will be Nov. 3-6. For more celebrated the 65th anniversary of her first information, please contact Tom or Patty Keller profession of vows on June 5, 2011, at the ASC at (405) 513-3900. Wichita Center in Wichita, Kan. She made her first profession on July 1, 1946. Martin Valverde Sister Barbara Ann was born in Kinsley, en Concierto Parish to Host Bingo Kan. Her first years of ministry were spent as a lab X-ray technologist at hospitals in Oklahoma, En el Centro Guadalupano de la Florecita OKLAHOMA CITY — Bingo July 28 at New Mexico, and Marion, Kan. In 1964 she 1125 South Walker Ave., Oklahoma City St. James Catholic Church, 41st and South began working as a pastoral minister, first in the 28 y 29 de Julio 2011 – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. McKinley Avenue. Food and beverages reason- Diocese of Springfield, Mo., and then in several ably priced will be served at 5:45 p.m. Bingo be- cities in Oklahoma. From 1975 to 1981 she Para comprar Boletos o más gins at 6:30 p.m. All games including two black- returned to health care at the new Minor informes llame a: La Florecita outs are $10. Door prizes and special recognition Emergency Facility at St. Joseph Hospital in 235-2037 o Alma Marquez 245- for all players born in July. Play and you get an Wichita. In 1982 she went to Providence, R.I., 2466 entry for a big screen TV to be given away in where she spent several years as pastoral Cupo es limitado. October. assistant. While there she received her MA in pastoral counseling. In 1986 she returned to Martin Valverde Knights to Golf Oklahoma, working in pastoral ministry at parishes and then for eight years as a chaplain for Ultrasounds at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. She worked in Concert as a chaplain and bereavement coordinator at OKLAHOMA CITY — The Knights of At Little Flower Church Heart of the Valley Hospice in Harlington, , Columbus State Golf Tournament will be held 1125 South Walker Ave., Oklahoma City from 1995 to 1998. She is currently Living Saturday, July 23 at Silverhorn Golf Course, July 28 and 29, 2011 – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. 11411 N. Kelley Ave. It will be an 8 a.m., four- Mission in Later Life at the Wichita Center. person scramble, with lunch provided. Cost is Sister Barbara Riebel, ASC, celebrated For tickets or more information, please $75 per person with prizes for the first-, second- the 70th anniversary of her first profession of call Little Flower Church at 235-2037 or Alma and third-place teams. There will also be closest vows on June 5, 2011, at the ASC Wichita Center Marquez at 245-2466 to the hole and longest drive contests. Mulligans in Wichita, Kan. She made her first profession Limited seating. will be available. Please send information on Aug. 10, 1941. July 17, 2011 ● Sooner Catholic 13 Jobs Box Field Agent program. Can envision, plan, promote and contact information for three references should be The Knights of Columbus is seeking a carry out Life nights, Bible studies, retreats, sent electronically to VPEnrollmentStGregorys- field agent for a career opportunity representing conferences and special events. Must be skilled in @gmail.com. our insurance program in Oklahoma. This technology. Must possess the leadership skills professional position offers the chance to make an required to lead our high school youth in worship Kindergarten Teacher above average income, a career path into manage- and formation. Must be self-motivated and able to Holy Trinity School in Okarche has an ment if desired, paid advanced education and work in a multi-tasking team environment. opening for a kindergarten teacher. Applicants generous bonus opportunities. We offer a complete Applicants should have at least a bachelor’s must be certified in Early Childhood. If you are benefits package with this full-time position. degree in Pastoral Ministry or a related field and interested in joining a well-established staff and Works in an assigned and exclusive marketing a minimum of three years experience in youth work with small classes and outstanding parental area to sell and service our insurance and retire- ministry. Salary varies with education and involvement, please send your resume to Tammy ment products. Performs needs analysis for experience. Send resume to St. Jacobs, Principal, Holy Trinity Catholic School, assigned members and recommends appropriate Catholic Church, Attn: Becky Coyle, P.O. Box 510, P.O. Box 485, Okarche, Okla. 73762. You may also products to meet those needs. Develops positive Edmond, Okla. 73083. send it via e-mail to [email protected]. relationships with the local councils to help recruit new members. In order to qualify, one VP for Enrollment Management Teachers Needed must be eligible for membership in the Knights of St. Gregory’s University invites Sacred Heart Catholic School in El Reno Columbus. For more information, please e-mail a applications for the position of Vice President is in need of two certified teachers for the 2011- resume to Kevin Pierce, FICF, General Agent, at for Enrollment Management. The successful 2012 school year. Please send resume and [email protected] or call (405) 514-7660. candidate is responsible for providing leadership references c/o Shannon Statton, 210 S. Evans, El and vision and to organize and direct all Reno, Okla. 73036, or fax (405) 262-3818. Sacred Youth Minister functional areas within the Office of Admissions. Heart Catholic School will be hiring a janitor St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, The vice president is responsible for analyzing pending a background check for the 2011-2012 Edmond, a parish of 2,900 families, is seeking an and improving criteria for recruitment and school year. Please apply in person after 3:30 energetic candidate to serve as our full-time high admission activities. This position manages p.m. or send resume to Sacred Heart School, 210 school youth minister and assist with middle the budget for the office and supervises the S. Evans, El Reno, Okla. 73036. school youth. Most importantly, we are looking for admissions counselors and office support staff. a faithful and passionate Catholic, willing and Applicants must possess an understanding of Part-Time Music Teacher able to share their love for Jesus and His Church and willingness to support the St. Gregory’s St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School in in our community and with our youth. This University Catholic and Benedictine mission. Oklahoma City is seeking a part-time music person will work closely with the pastor and Bachelor’s degree required, master’s preferred. teacher for the 2011-2012 school year. Liturgical under the supervision of the Director of Religious Four-plus years of progressive experience in music director duties for leading student choir Education, sixth through 12th grade. The university admission; supervisory-level experience and accompaniment at school Masses to be qualified applicant should be an active Catholic, preferred. Priority given to applications received negotiated. Please fax résumé and certification fully formed in the teachings of our Church, with by July 17. Further information can be obtained to Todd Gungoll at (405) 789-3583 or e-mail to a passion for youth ministry in a vibrant youth at www.stgregorys.edu. A cover letter, resume and [email protected]. Illinois Catholic Charities will fight exclusion from foster care Chicago, Ill. (CNA/EWTN News) — 2,500 children in foster care across inform Catholic Charities that their described as “reckless” and an “end- Catholic Charities of Illinois plans to the state, who are under the care of contracts could not be renewed, over run around the court.” challenge the Department of Catholic Charities.” an alleged refusal to comply with the “Now the executive branch is Children and Family Services’ unex- Catholic Charities’ dispute with civil unions law. ignoring the legislative intent of the pected decision to end its foster care the state centers on Illinois’ recently “The Department of Children and law, and pushing a partisan political partnership with three local dioceses. implemented Religious Freedom Family Services is unable to accept agenda instead of enforcing the laws “We are going into court tomorrow Protection and Civil Unions Act, the offer and execute the contracts,” as they were written and intended by in an attempt to stop this, because which gave a measure of legal status McEwen wrote, “because your agency the General Assembly.” we believe it’s an illegal action for to same-sex partnerships. has made it clear that it does not He said the Department of several reasons,” said Peter Breen, The three dioceses claim that their intend to comply with the Illinois Children and Family Services’ Executive Director and Legal Catholic Charities offices remain free, Religious Freedom Protection and decision violated the Religious Counsel at the Illinois-based Thomas under that law, to place foster Civil Union Act.” Freedom Restoration Act, “which More Society, in a July 11 interview children only with married couples Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn confirmed protects firmly held religious beliefs with CNA. and single individuals without live-in the decision at a press conference and religious practices of people and “What the Quinn administration partners. In June 2011, Catholic July 11. He said Catholic Charities organizations.” has done,” he said, “is a statement of Charities sued the state of Illinois, had “made a choice” not to Breen also argued that the rela- wanting to end, unilaterally, an over seeking to confirm their status as a “voluntarily participate with the tionship between the state and a 30-year partnership with Catholic foster care agency under the new law. state,” and that the state was “not competent longtime contractor was Charities to provide foster care for However, on July 8, Department of going back,” according to the Capitol subject to “different rules” than those the children of the state of Illinois. Children and Family Services Fax website. Breen criticized Quinn which would govern a situation He said the move would “displace Director Erwin McEwen wrote to and the department for an action he where no prior contract existed. 14 Sooner Catholic ● July 17, 2011 Calendar JULY common law and want to have their AUGUST chapel. For more information, 17 Monthly Novena to The Infant marriage blessed by the Church. For 1 Perpetual Adoration at St. contact Toni Harrelson, LMC, at Jesus, the 17th-25th of each month. more information or to register, Monica, held in the St. Augustine (405) 341-2199 or lmc-oklahoma@sbc- Nine days of novenas to Infant Jesus contact the Office of Family Life at Chapel. For more information, global.net. of Prague monthly National Shrine is (405) 721-8944. contact Toni Harrelson at tonimah@- located at St. Wenceslaus Catholic sbcglobal.net or at (405) 341-2199. St. 7 The Secular Franciscan Order Church at 304 Jim Thorpe Blvd. 23 COMPANY: Single adults ages Monica Parish is located at 2001 N. of St. Claire Fraternity meets at in Prague. (405) 567-3080, or www.- 35-plus will be going to 5:30 p.m. Western Ave., Edmond. 1:15 p.m. the first Sunday of the shrineofinfantjesus.com. Mass in Perry to see Father Dan month at St. Thomas More Church in Letourneau, then to Stillwater for 5 Marriage Encounter Weekend is Norman in the library. All are 17 The Community of the Secular dinner at Eskimo Joe’s. We will meet a process designed to give you and welcome. For more information, call Order of the Blessed Mary in the Braum’s parking lot at 4:25 your spouse a special opportunity to Alice at (405) 473-7680. of Mt. Carmel and St. Teresa of p.m., so we can carpool there by 4:30 examine your life together. For more Jesus - Oklahoma Community and p.m. information or to register, contact 7 Byzantine Liturgy will be offered Province of St. Therese meets at St. the Office of Family Life at (405) 721- at 5 p.m. in St. Mark’s Church, 3939 Joseph Carmelite Monastery in 23 St. Charles Catholic Singles 8944. W. Tecumseh Road, Norman. Piedmont from 1 to 4 p.m. For more Dance from 7:30 to 11 p.m. The Moleben-Intercessions to Christ information, call Susan Staudt at church is located at 5024 N. Grove 5 First Friday Adoration at St. Emmanuel will be celebrated after (405) 282-6624. Ave., OKC. For more information, call in Oklahoma City. Liturgy. For more information, call Al at 631-0763. After the 7:30 a.m. Mass, and Father Phil Seeton at (580) 536-6351. 17 The Secular Franciscan Order concludes at 5:30 p.m. with closing of St. Francis Fraternity meets at 24 Pilgrimage Sunday, Mass at 11 prayer and Benediction. This is open 9 Catholic War Veterans (of any 1:15 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Hospital a.m. National Shrine of the Infant to all. St. Francis is located at 1910 war/conflict) meet the second Chapel. For more information, call Jesus of Prague is located at St. NW 19th, Oklahoma City. Tuesday of each month in the Jim Disbrow at 830-8688. Wenceslaus Catholic Church at 304 community room of St. Ann Jim Thorpe Blvd. in Prague. (405) 5 Holy Family Home Mass, 11:30 Retirement Center at 7 p.m. For more 20 Eucharistic Adoration at the 567-3080, or www.shrineofinfantje- a.m., Holy Family Home, 6821 Eddie information, call Father M. Price Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual sus.com. Drive, Midwest City. To confirm that Oswalt at (405) 567-3404. Help, NW 32nd and Western, every Mass will be held that day and for Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. 28 Martin Valverde in Concert. At directions, call 741-7419. 11 CCHD Grant Workshop at 7 Little Flower Church, 1125 S. Walker p.m. The workshop is aimed at 21 Eucharistic Adoration at Ave., OKC, July 28 and 29, 7 to 10 5 Catholic Social Teaching: the answering the questions regarding Epiphany Parish Chapel, every p.m. For tickets or more information, Basis of Parish Life Workshop new ways to empower people as well Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and call Little Flower Church at 235-2037 will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. as addressing the root causes of social daily (M,T,W,F) from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. or Alma Marquez at 245-2466. at Catholic Charities, 1501 N. issues. The workshop will be All are welcome. Epiphany is located Limited seating. Martin Valverde en Classen, Oklahoma City. To register presented in a video-conferencing at 7336 W. Britton Road, Oklahoma Concierto En el Centro Guadalupano or if you have any questions, contact format. Locations are as follows: City 73132. de la Florecita, 1125 S. Walker Ave., Becky VanPool at bvanpool@catholic- Oklahoma City Catholic Pastoral OKC, 28 y 29 de Julio 2011 – 7– 10 charitiesok.org or (405) 523-3003. Center; Lawton Holy Family Church; 21 Eucharistic Adoration, every p.m. Para comprar Boletos o más Enid St. Francis Church; Clinton St. Thursday night from 5 p.m. to mid- informes llame a: La Florecita, 235- 5 First Friday Sacred Heart Mass Mary Church; and Woodward St. night at St. Gregory’s Chapel, St. 2037 o Alma Marquez, 245-2466. at the Catholic Pastoral Center. Peter Church. To register or if you Gregory’s Monastery, Shawnee. The Cupo es limitado. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament have any questions, contact Becky evening will begin with Mass at 5 is at 5:30 p.m. with the Sacrament of VanPool at [email protected] p.m. with adoration to follow. 28 Why Natural Family Planning? Reconciliation available prior to or (405) 523-3009. Included is vespers with the monks. Have you ever wondered why the Mass. Mass is at 7 p.m. For more Church teaches against contracep- information, call the Office of Family 12 Bingo at St. Joseph’s Church in 21 TAP into FAITH! This month’s tion? Join us at the Catholic Pastoral Life at (405) 721-8944. Norman. Light supper served at 6:30 topic: Natural Family Planning with Center at 7 p.m. as we examine the p.m. Games begin at 7 p.m. with a and Jeanne Blasi. Single or Church’s teaching on marriage, 5 Learning from Our Life Retreat first session; second session at 8:30 married, ages 21 to 121. 8 p.m. talk, contraception and family planning. led by Rev. Charles Buckley, O.S.B. p.m. $5 per session, no limit on black- 8:45 p.m. Q & A. Stay afterwards for Limited child care will be available For more information, contact Father out cards. fellowship. Tap into Faith is held at by reservation only through the Charles at (405) 878-5462 or visit Lottinville’s, located on South Kelley, Office of Family Life. Call (405) 721- www.monksok.org. 13 The Benedictine Oblates of just south of 15th in Edmond. For 8944 for more information. Red Plains Spirituality Center more information, call Mary Lacher 6 The Lay Missionaries of will meet from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on at 401-4105. 30 Respect Life Group meets at Charity, the Secular (Lay) Order of the second Saturday of the month. noon the last Saturday of the month Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, meets at They join the Community for Vespers, 23 Spanish-Language Marriage at Our Lady of Perpetual Help St. John the Baptist Parish, Edmond, followed by a potluck dinner. For Preparation Program for couples Cathedral. Call Debby Krisch at (405) on the first and third Saturday of more information, contact Sister that are married civilly or through 824-5578 for more information. each month. Mass at 7:30 a.m. in the Eunice at 373-4565 or [email protected] net. July 17, 2011 ● Sooner Catholic 15 OLOG Continued from Page 16 down a homemade slip and slide that ended with a splash into wading pools that waited at the end of the ride. About 50 yards away other campers climbed up to the top of a water castle that featured a slide, also ending in a wading pool, while others offered their own unique versions of cannonballs and belly flops in the pool that cools the campers in the hot summer sun. Housh said the extreme tempera- tures have meant keeping the kids inside during the blistering afternoon hours. But that’s not down time. While inside the campers are challenged with quizzes pertaining to their faith and other games that challenge them to grow in the knowledge of that faith. Daily Mass brings the campers together in worship and offers them a time to join in the liturgy, as altar servers and readers. Before Mass, the youngsters join in song while seated in the chapel. “Jesus I adore you, lay my life before you, how I love you,” the young voices sing together as they await the beginning of the Eucharistic Celebration. Another day at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp, “Wacky Water Wednesday” and all. 16 Sooner Catholic ● July 17, 2011

By Ray Dyer The Sooner Catholic oung Catholic campers from across the state again con- Yverged on Our Lady of Guada- lupe Catholic Youth Camp this summer for fun, worship and the tra- ditional “Wacky Water Wednesday.” Nancy Housh, director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Archdiocese, said “Wacky Water Wednesday” is a tradition campers of all ages look forward to during their weeklong stay at the beautiful camp located in Lincoln County. “The kids love it,” Housh said, as the young Catholics took turns racing Continued to Page 15

Father Carl Janocha delivers his homily during Mass for sixth- and seventh- graders at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp.