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By Sally Linhart For the Sooner Catholic On March 11, the fi rst screening of the docu- mentary “Bassett Tales” was held at Oklahoma City Community College Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater. The documentary showcases the prison dog training program that was started by Sister Pauline Quinn in Washington State in 1981, and brought to Oklahoma in 1990. The pro- gram, called Friends for Folks, brings rescue dogs that have been abused and neglected into Lexington and Mabel Bassett correctional cen- ters and pairs them with select inmates who train them. Each of the approximately 30 inmates – 12 at Lexington and 18 at Mabel Bassett – who par- ticipate in the program, are required to meet and maintain strict criteria in order to train the dogs. Upon completion of their 12-week train- ing, the dogs are available for adoption. Some of the recipients of the trained dogs in- clude senior citizens, handicapped individuals and veterans. Norman veterinarian John Otto now spear- heads the project, which also was featured in an Emmy-nominated fi lm titled “The Dogs of Lexington.” Dr. Otto is a parishio- ner at St. Joseph in Norman. The program Sr. Pauline Quinn and her dog, Pax, with Dr. John Otto. Sr. Pauline began the prison dog ministry in 1981. Dr. Otto currently heads the project. At left, WWII veteran Clarence Walters with Sarge. Photos Sally Linhart. originally started in rate with these animals. They’ve really done Sarge attended the screening at Lexington Lexington very well,” Otto said. where he was reunited with his trainer for the Correctional Among the attendees of the Oklahoma City fi rst time. Sarge currently spends most of his Center and screening were Sister Pauline Quinn and her days at the Oklahoma Veterans Center in Nor- expanded dog Pax as well as Nala, the dog featured in the man, where he has made many new friends, to include documentary “Bassett Tales.” Also in atten- including WWII veteran Clarence Walters. Mabel Bas- dance were Star and Sarge, two of the dogs “We just really love having Sarge around. sett about a featured in the fi lm “The Dogs of Lexington.” He’s a good dog,” Walters said. year ago. An additional screening was held for the in- For more information on the showings of “We’ve mates at Lexington Correctional Center. “Bassett Tales,” visit www.friendsforfolks.org or had about a “It is so important for these inmates to see contact Dr. Otto at (405) 329-6889. 92 percent the homes where the dogs they have trained Sally Linhart is a freelance writer for the success end up,” Otto said. Sooner Catholic. Willy’s Story: The homeless man buried in the Vatican By Angela Ambrogetti Alongside the monsignors, sisters, Catholic News Agency cardinals and Romans that live in the Editor’s note: Willy Herteleer, a neighborhood, there are many home- homeless man who lived on the side less people. You can see them every streets outside Saint Peter’s Basilica, morning at Mass at the Pontifi cal Par- ish of Sant’Anna, just off the Borgo made headlines after his death, when inside the Vatican walls. he received a special burial in the Vati- Willy was one of them. can’s Teutonic Cemetery. The following His austere appearance, the cross is an account of his story as told by around his neck and the pull-cart he Msgr. Amerigo Ciani, a canon of Saint had turned into a piece of luggage Peter’s Basilica and painter who had to carry everything he owned left an become friends with Willy. imprint. He participated in Mass every VATICAN CITY – Everyone in the morning. “My medicine is Commu- neighborhood outside the Vatican nion,” he always said. He was always knew Willy Herteleer. well-groomed, but didn’t seek much The “Borgo” – as the area that bor- conventional medical attention. ders Saint Peter’s Square to the north Willy Herteleer, Dec. 21, 2007. Photo Credit Willy was one of the many men and is called – has a small-town feel. Paul Badde/CNA. continued on page 7 2 March 22, 2015 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Commentary March 22, 2015 3

Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more Undoing a chemical abortion news on the In 1978, Charles E. Rice, a RU-486 itself is often described On the other hand, the abortion The death penalty is morally obsolete former professor of law at Notre as a “progesterone antagonist” or pill itself has notable side effects website Dame Law School made this pre- as an “antiprogesterone.” These and risks associated with its use. In April, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear argu- seeking the abolition diction in his book “Beyond Abor- names indicate the extent of its Common side effects include: uter- Father Tad ments in a case out of Oklahoma (Glossip v. Gross) of capital punishment; tion: The Theory and Practice:” hostility toward the vital hormone, ine cramps, high blood pressure, Pacholczyk By Sooner Catholic Staff that challenges the widely used lethal injection pro- among them are cost “The abortion of the future will progesterone. What this means is bleeding not related to the men- National Catholic tocol in carrying out the death penalty. This comes a and potential innocence. be by pill, suppository, or some that RU-486 blocks progesterone, strual period, overgrowth of the Bioethics Center year after the high profi le fl awed execution of convict- First, the process of Additional coverage of other do-it-yourself method. At a hormone needed to build and uterine lining, stomach cramps, ed killer Clayton Lockett. At that time, I called for a capital punishment is Church and archdiocesan that point the killing of a baby will maintain the uterine wall during dizziness, reduced blood potas- reexamination of the use of the death penalty in our news and events, only on extremely expensive, be wholly elective and private. We pregnancy. Thus, RU-486 can sium, and nausea. Some women of these required follow-up surgi- state and a moratorium that might lead ultimately to www.soonercatholic.org: and resources spent on have, fi nally, caught up with the either prevent a developing human also experience fever, chills and cal abortion. its abolition. the appeal process for pagan Romans who endowed the embryo from implanting in the infection. Time is clearly of the essence:  The Summer 2015 condemned criminals Archbishop Paul S. Coakley father, the pater familias, with the the longer a woman waits after schedule for Pastoral Minis- right to kill his child at his dis- could be spent on crime taking RU-486 before attempting a try classes has been re- cretion. We give that right to the prevention and restorative justice for those convicted reversal, the lower the likelihood of leased. Visit www.archokc. mother. But it is all the same to of lesser crimes. Second, there is the real possibility success. Health care professionals the victim.” of condemning the wrong person. For example, DNA org for more information. should become informed about the His prediction was prescient, evidence, unavailable only a few years ago, has led possibility of using progesterone given that “chemical abortions” are to at least 25 exonerations of those who had been  The Catholic Pastoral to reverse the effects of RU-486 in now widely available in the form of wrongly convicted and sentenced to death. This Center will be closed March women who have begun the chem- the French abortion pill, RU-486. certainly should give us pause when considering the 27, April 2, April 3 and ical abortion process and then The abortion pill has been avail- unimaginable injustice of mistakenly executing an April 6. Check the online changed their minds. able in the United States since innocent man or woman. calendar for more details. The website for the Abortion 2000. By 2008, approximately Though the moral weight of capital punishment, Pill Reversal Program, a national  Do you know someone 25 percent of abortions prior to abortion, euthanasia, war and human traffi cking may 9 weeks relied on RU-486, also effort to encourage and support who is entering the Church differ, they are all fundamental life issues. At a mo- known as mifepristone. A 2010 abortion pill reversal, can be found at Easter? Remind them CNS fi le photo. ment when the tide of violence is rising globally and scientifi c review on RU-486 noted at: http://abortionpillreversal. that every member of the we are witnessing inhumane atrocities committed that chemical abortion “has been Fr. Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, poses with Chris Caicedo, com/. As noted on the site, “The daily by violent extremists, our moral opposition to archdiocese receives a Soon- used successfully in the medical Andrea Minichini and their son, Gabriel Caicedo Feb. 23. Gabriel was saved by the Abortion Pill Reversal Program has I want to reaffi rm my opposition to the use of the these acts, and credibility as witnesses to the sancti- er Catholic! Turn to page 4 termination of pregnancy for over reversal of an RU-486 chemical abortion. CNS photo/Priests for Life. a network of over 200 physicians death penalty and call upon Catholics, and all people ty of life and the dignity of the human person will be for subscription information 25 years, and the method is regis- worldwide that assist the women of Oklahoma, to work together toward the abolition of enhanced immeasurably if we can unite our voices in or visit www.soonercatholic. tered in 35 countries.” uterus, or it can kill an implanted Among the more serious possi- that call our hotline. This hotline the death penalty in our state. Let us pray together rejecting the use of the death penalty here in Oklaho- org. In recent years, there has been embryo by essentially starving her ble side effects would be death of is manned 24 hours a day, 7 days that the court’s review will lead to a recognition that ma and throughout the United States of America. a small but important glimmer of or him to death. both mother and child arising from a week by one of our Registered this form of institutionalized violence against persons Plus, don’t miss daily up- light piercing through this dark The reversal technique relies on endomyometritis (infection of the Nurses. ... if you’ve taken the abor- is not in the best interest of the state, and is ulti- dates on Facebook, Twit- backdrop of widespread RU-486 using progesterone itself to coun- uterine lining) and septic shock. A tion pill, it may not be too late. mately harmful to society because it further erodes ter and Instagram! utilization, namely, that it is some- teract the effects of the abortion December 2005 article in the “New Call (877) 558-0333 right away.” respect for the dignity of the human person. times possible to reverse a chem- pill. In a study published in the England Journal of Medicine” This remarkable initiative has In turning away from the use of the death penalty, ical abortion if a woman comes “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” in indicated that women are about already saved the lives of many we do not withdraw any measure of our support and to regret her decision soon after December 2012, successful re- 10 times more likely to die from children, and has brought the concern for the victims of heinous crimes, nor the taking the abortion pill. versal was reported for four of six RU-486 abortions than surgical blessing of motherhood to fruition families of murder victims. They deserve our support Carrying out a chemical abortion women who took RU-486; these abortions in early pregnancy, part- for many women who recognized and await justice. But, taking the life of a guilty per- actually requires two different pills women were able to carry their ly because of the risk of infection. the mistake they had made in tak- son does not restore the loss of a loved one, nor does to be taken sequentially. RU-486 pregnancies to term after receiv- Another complication of using ing the abortion pill. it honor their memory. The death penalty only further is administered prior to reaching ing an intramuscular injection of RU-486 is incomplete abortion, Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. erodes our respect for the sanctity of life. It coarsens the 10th week of pregnancy, and progesterone. Since 2012, dozens with embryonic/fetal parts re- earned his doctorate in neurosci- our culture and diminishes our humanity. about two days later, a hormone of other women have successfully maining. In the fi rst six years of ence from Yale and did post-doc- Catholics have fought against the use of the death called misoprostol is given that reversed their chemical abortions. RU-486 availability in Austra- toral work at Harvard. He is a penalty for decades. In his encyclical letter called the causes contractions and expels Thus far, no side effects or compli- lia, for example, there were 792 priest of the diocese of Fall River, “Gospel of Life,” which he published in 1995, Saint the unborn child. Reversal may be cations associated with reversal of reports of adverse effects, 579 of Mass., and serves as the director of John Paul II clearly articulates the Church’s nuanced possible when the second pill has the abortion pill have been report- which pertained to parts of the education at The National Catholic position on this sensitive issue. Acknowledging the not yet been taken. ed. embryo/fetus remaining, and 126 Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. state’s right to the death penalty as a matter of soci- ety’s self-defense, he emphasized that with other se- cure and non-lethal means of protecting the innocent Catholic Advocacy Day is March 24 now available, instances where the use of the death penalty are justifi ed “are very rare, if not practically Would you like to have a voice in the law- nonexistent.” The pope amended the universal Cate- making process in Oklahoma? chism of the Catholic Church to refl ect this de facto Catholic Advocacy Day, sponsored by Cath- prohibition against the use of the death penalty (CCC Raising the Catholic olic Charities of Oklahoma City and Tulsa, will Advocacy 2263-2267). This past October, Pope Francis called be held on Tuesday, March 24, from 8:30 a.m. Catholic Voice on “Christians and all people of good will” to fi ght “for to Noon in the Blue Room at the State Capitol. Day the abolition of the death penalty in all its forms.” A candlelight vigil for a death row inmate in St. Louis in Archbishop Paul Coakley and Bishop Edward There also are numerous practical reasons for 2013. CNS photo/Thomas Gannam, Reuters. Activated by Faith Slattery will speak at the event. Catholic Advocacy Day gives Catholic voters Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar  the opportunity to connect with lawmakers and present a distinctive, Catholic perspective Oklahoma State Capitol Memorare Advocacy is powerful and it takes all of us! The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s offi cial calendar. on proposed legislation that affects all Oklaho- March 24 – Catholic Advocacy Day, 8 a.m., State Capitol, OKC Remember, O most gracious mans. March 17. Participation in the webinar is en- March 25 – School Mass and classroom visits, 8:30 a.m., St. Charles Borromeo School, OKC Virgin Mary, that never was it Archbishop Coakley urged Catholics to exam- March 25 – Confi rmation, 7 p.m., St. Joseph, Blackwell (with St. Joseph, Tonkawa) known that anyone who fl ed ine issues affecting the most vulnerable among couraged but not required for attendance at to thy protection, implored thy us “not primarily from the perspective of parti- Catholic Advocacy Day. March 26 – School Mass and classroom visits, 8:30 a.m., Rosary School, OKC help, or sought thine interces- san politics or enlightened self-interest, but in March 26 – Catholic Charities Board meeting, 11:30 a.m., Catholic Charities Offi ces, OKC sion was left unaided. Attendees are strongly encouraged to contact March 27 – Catholic Pastoral Center Staff Lenten Retreat – CPC offi ces closed Inspired by this confi dence, I the light of our Catholic faith.” their legislators and extend personal invita- March 28 – Confi rmation, 5 p.m., St. Joseph, Norman fl y unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, The directors of Catholic Charities of Oklaho- tions to the morning presentation. Find your March 29 – Palm Sunday Mass, 10 a.m., Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, OKC my mother; to thee do I come, ma City and Tulsa, Patrick Raglow and Dea- There’s an app for that! legislator at www.oklegislature.gov. March 31 – Priests Afternoon of Prayer, 1 p.m., The Cathedral, OKC before thee I stand, sinful and con Kevin Sartorius, will share insights on the Access Catholic movie reviews, March 31 – Chrism Mass, 6 p.m., The Cathedral, OKC sorrowful. O Mother of the Word effects of laws on the service of those in need. For more information, contact Becky Van- parish map, daily readings and more Incarnate, despise not my peti- Apr. 2 – Holy Thursday Liturgy, 7 p.m., The Cathedral, OKC Prior to Advocacy Day, pending legislative Pool, director of Parish Outreach and Program with the archdiocese’s new app. tions, but in thy mercy hear and Download the free app in the App Apr. 3 – Good Friday Liturgy, 7 p.m., The Cathedral, OKC issues will be identifi ed and discussed during Development at Catholic Charities, at (405) answer me. Amen. Store or Google Play. Apr. 4 – Easter Vigil, 8:30 p.m., The Cathedral, OKC a webinar and conference call at 7 p.m. on 523-3003 or [email protected]. 4 March 22, 2015 Commentary Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Commentary March 22, 2015 5 Strengthening the culture of personal discipleship in the parish The Catholic Difference

The Catholic Church should be Threshold conversations, as the easiest place in the world to described by Sherry Weddell in her No fi ghting God get to know Jesus and to grow in a book, “Forming Intentional Dis- relationship with him. Yet, for vari- ciples,” also are essential in this Carole Brown Some months after my son-in- while accepting one of the world’s dark path of suffering. It is Job, ous reasons, historical and oth- phase. If initial evangelization is Director of New law, Rob Susil, died, a longtime most prestigious awards? I’d sitting amidst misery, who rejects erwise, this is often not the case. successful, the baptized “beginner” Evangelization friend asked me, in a gentle but probably have been watching on his friends’ calculating, facile One factor in addressing this is makes it to fi rst base, which is the point-blank way, “Are you still CNN-Purgatory, but still … why? suggestions about why bad things George Weigel the need for a more strategic way conscious decision to put Jesus at fi ghting God?” The only honest My friend’s nudge about fi ghting happen to good people. Ethics and Public of supporting people through the the center of one’s life — becoming response was, “Yes.” At which my God prompted me to dig into the It is Job who, in the end, re- Policy Center Most Reverend various stages of spiritual growth. a disciple. Having entrusted him- disciple, the disciple is now ready friend said, simply, “You’re not Book of Job. It’s strange that the fuses to cram the divine will and Paul S. Coakley In “Catechesis in Our Times,” self to Jesus, the person turns the for second base — ongoing, life- going to win, you know.” Lectionary doesn’t make more use purpose onto the procrustean bed I think back on that exchange Archbishop of Oklahoma City Saint John Paul II pointed out the corner and heads for second base. long catechesis (GDC 69). One will of Job during Lent, for surely this of human wisdom. It is Job who, now, during the Lent following the masterpiece of world literature is fi nally, lets God be God — and Publisher problem that arises when “ini- This phase of the journey is need to go by second base many So, while I do not pretend to fi fth anniversary of Rob’s death, the apex of the Old Testament’s who, by admitting that he is not tial evangelization” has not taken called “initiatory catechesis,” times over a lifetime — learning have gained any further insight because Lent is the “acceptable refl ection on the unfathomable the artisan of his own existence, place. Many children who were which the General Directory for the deeper meaning of the sacra- these past fi ve years into the di- Diane Clay time” [2 Cor 6:2] to ponder the mysteries of evil and suffering and makes a deeper act of faith in the baptized as infants come to the Catechesis refers to as “an appren- ments, the Church’s moral teach- vine “logic” of Rob’s life and death, Editor mystery of suffering and death, their relationship to God. And in God whose divine “logic” is beyond parish for catechesis, without any ticeship of the entire Christian life ing, learning about the liturgy, the sharing his Passover gave me, other initiation into the faith, and … which promotes an authentic and what it teaches us about Job, I began to fi nd at least an anything human minds can grasp. ultimately, the gift of knowing that Bible, Church history, ecclesiology, God’s ways, our ways, and the answer to Rob’s death that made Robert Charles Susil, I came to Brianna Osborne still without any explicit personal following of Christ, focused on his Theology of the Body, the variet- I cannot fi ght the God in whom I attachment to Jesus Christ. Person; it implies education in incalculable difference between the Managing Editor ies of Christian spirituality and profess faith each Sunday without They remain hesitant, he said, to knowledge of the faith and in the two. so forth. However, none of these rendering that profession of faith commit their whole life to Christ. life of faith, in such a manner that Even after a half-decade, the things makes much sense if you false — although it took me awhile Catechesis, therefore, has to the entire person, at his deepest death of Dr. Robert Susil makes haven’t yet rounded the corner of to accept the gift. Volume 37, Number 6 concern itself with arousing faith, levels, feels enriched by the word no sense by any human calculus. fi rst base, or developed the heart Lent — the Christian walk to Je- opening the heart and fostering of God; it helps the disciple of He was a young man in terrifi c of a disciple. rusalem with the Lord who meets Sooner Catholic Newspaper conversion (CT 19). Otherwise, Christ to transform the old man physical shape at the beginning Third base has to do with learn- of the very prime of life. He was his destiny there in complete 7501 Northwest Expressway children with no explicit person- in order to assume his baptismal ing the skills to “Go Make Disci- a thoroughly converted disciple submission to the Father’s will — al attachment to Jesus Christ responsibilities and to profess the is an annual reminder that God Oklahoma City, OK 73132 ples” — to share the Gospel with of the Lord Jesus Christ, and a grow up to be adults who have no faith from the heart” (GDC, 67). is God and we aren’t. When Jesus (405) 721-1810 others, through the discernment devoted husband and father. He explicit personal attachment to During this process, a person is tells Pilate, “You would have no Fax: (405) 721-5210 and manifestation of each of our also was a brilliant scientist and Jesus Christ. formed in the “heart and habits” power over me unless it had been E-mail: [email protected] own particular charisms and gift- compassionate healer, one of the To picture the steps to spiritu- of a disciple. They take their “Yes given you from above” [Jn 19:11], ings. We get a home run when we country’s foremost young cancer Mailing Address: he is not making an abstract point are ready to put these skills and doctors, who died of cancer after P.O. Box 32180 in political philosophy; he is mak- charisms into practice, reaching having won the esteem of his col- A statue depicting the Pieta in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of St. Andrew Catholic Oklahoma City, OK 73123 ing an act of faith in the design of out to others and helping direct leagues at the highest altitudes of Church in Moore. Photo Thomas Maupin. salvation the Father has devised. their steps to fi rst, second and American medicine; as one of his older Johns Hopkins colleagues The grace to bring ourselves to Visit us online at third base. said to me, at Rob’s wake, “We just sense in light of biblical faith. understand, was another of those embrace that design, however “il- www.soonercatholic.org Each of these phases is a step lost our next Nobel Prize.” Job, I came to see, is the model righteous men who loved the true logical” it may seem, is one special toward spiritual maturity. Unfor- If that was true, I kept asking of what an Italian biblical scholar God “in himself and for himself,” grace of the 40 Days. Visit the archdiocesan website tunately, too often we have con- myself, why did God take him has called “the believer who loves making no bargains in the pro- George Weigel is Distinguished at www.archokc.org centrated most of our attention years before he had the chance to the true God in himself and for cess. And, if he could approach the Senior Fellow of the Ethics and and energy primarily on second make what I’m sure would have himself, without ulterior motives” Father of our Lord Jesus Christ Public Policy Center in Washington, The Sooner Catholic base — the doctrinal content of been a historic pro-life speech — and does so precisely along the that way, how could I do less? D.C. our faith. But, this is too much of (USPS 066-910) is published a leap for most people, and hence biweekly except for once in July they drop out. Chart-topping Benedictine Public concert to commemorate 20th and twice in December by If we were to put fi rst things the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing fi rst, what opportunities might nuns drop new album Jesus and his apostles at the Last Supper are depicted in a painting at Sacred be imagined for couples with no A chorus of 168 Saint Olaf College in Hearts of Jesus and Mary Church in Southampton, N.Y. The Easter Triduum The newspaper is not responsible explicit personal attachment to KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Together psalms eight times a day from the voices, drawn from Northfi eld, Minn. begins with the Mass of the Lord’s supper on Holy Thursday evening and ends for unsolicited material. Jesus Christ who arrive at the 28 Oklahoma City The event is un- with evening prayer on Easter. CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz, Long Island Cath- with the joys of the Resurrection 1962 Monastic Offi ce. They also parish to arrange for a wedding? Copyright © 2015 Sooner Catholic olic. and feasting, this Easter will have support themselves by producing churches, will pres- derwritten by the Or parents with no explicit per- an added delight — listening to made-to-order vestments. ent a memorial to 7-Eleven Founda- sonal attachment to Jesus Christ those who perished tion, Love’s Travel Subscription rate: $20 per year al maturity, think of a baseball to Jesus” to a new level, learn- the new album by the hit-making, While much of the sisters’ sing- who arrive to arrange for a child’s Missouri-based Benedictines of in the 1995 bomb- Stops and Country for all who are not members of the diamond as a framework. What ing to share their life with Christ ing is done in the context of the baptism? Or children whose Mary, Queen of Apostles. ing of the Alfred P. Stores, and The happens between home plate and every day, through daily dedicated liturgy, Mother Cecilia added that Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. parents had no explicit personal The nuns’ new album, “Easter at Murrah Federal Building. The Oklahoman. fi rst base is called “initial evan- prayer time. They learn to lis- “We do occasionally like to sing for Periodical postage paid at attachment to Jesus Christ who Ephesus,” brings listeners through public concert will be on Sun- The Oklahoma Alliance for gelization.” Some of the most ten and take in his words in the fun. Sometimes we learn a funny Oklahoma City, OK 73125. present themselves for catechesis the whole of the Easter season, in- day, April 19, at 5 p.m. at First Liturgy & the Arts (OALA) is important tools and skills to help Scriptures. They let themselves be piece for one of the Sister’s Feast people in this phase are the keryg- nourished by contact with Jesus or sacramental preparation? cluding Ascension and Pentecost. Presbyterian Church, 1001 NW a Christian not-for-profi t in- Days. They are not lacking skits POSTMASTER: Send address ma (the initial ardent proclama- through the sacraments, especially If we wish to strengthen the cul- It’s the Benedictines’ fourth 25. ter-denominational organization album with the music label. in the monastery either, and often There is no charge for the enhancing communal worship changes to the Sooner Catholic, tion by which a person is one day the Eucharist and reconciliation. ture of discipleship in the parish, let’s re-imagine and strategically The group has been Billboard’s musical acts are incorporated as event. Doors open at 4:15 p.m. by promoting the visual and P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, overwhelmed and brought to the They learn to discern his will, and decision to entrust himself to Je- to do it. They learn to negotiate the coordinate those steps that pre- Best-Selling Classical Traditional part of the performance.” Presented by the Oklahoma performing arts in Oklahoma OK 73123. sus Christ by faith) and personal, ups and downs of the spiritual life. pare for catechesis, and those that Artist for three years in a row, and To order the new album, go on- Alliance for Liturgy and the Arts churches. Rev. Stephen Bird, Christ-centered testimony. Having been apprenticed as a fl ow from it (GDC 276, 277). their albums for Lent and Angels line to http://benedictinesofmary. (OALA), in conjunction with the pastor of Epiphany of the Lord and Saints were Billboard’s Top org. Kemp Concert Series at First Catholic Church in Oklahoma Traditional Classical Albums in Presbyterian Church, the event City, serves as president. Epiphany retreat with Sister Judith Sutera 2013 and 2014. will consist of music paired with The planning committee for The 27 tracks on “Easter at inspirational readings, prayers the anniversary event is headed Epiphany of the Lord Catholic space by contacting (405) 635- a broader and deeper way, espe- Ephesus” include pieces in both and refl ections. Speaking at the by Nancy Krause, director of Church in northwest Oklahoma 5665 or [email protected]. cially through nature and the work English and Latin; traditional service will be former Oklahoma music at Saint Paul’s Luther- City is hosting a retreat on Sat- Register by April 15. “The Vine- of our hands. hymns and compositions by the City Mayor Ronald Norick, who an Church. Other committee urday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to dresser’s Notebook” will be avail- Sister Judith’s book is taken community; chants and four-part was mayor at the time of the members are Tony Carillo, mu- 3:30 p.m., featuring Sister Judith able for purchase for $15. from her own journal notes. She pieces such as Palestrina’s “Sicut bombing, and Rev. Nick Harris, sic director of Peace Lutheran; Sutera’s book, “The Vinedresser’s Sister Judith Sutera, OSB, is provides a beautiful and refl ec- Cervus;” and range from “This is who was pastor of First Unit- Michael Scott, music director Notebook.” both a down-to-earth and an enliv- the Day” to “Come Holy Ghost.” tive parallel to our own spiritual ed Methodist Church that is of the Cathedral of Our Lady of The cost of the retreat is $25, ening speaker. The book presents Life in the community is marked located near where the federal Perpetual Help; Warren Puffer growth cycles, and she reminds The Sooner Catholic which covers the retreat and Sr. Judith’s parables, spiritual by obedience, stability and “con- building stood. Jones, music director at First is supported through the lunch. Financial assistance is refl ections of God’s transforming us that any real spiritual quest is tinually turning” toward God. They The choir will be conduct- Presbyterian; and Bob Waldrop, Archdiocesan Development Fund. available for those who make presence within our lives and how work, “work of mind, heart and the have Mass daily according to the ed by Dr. Anton Armstrong of music director at Epiphany. arrangements early. Reserve your we can each come to know God in work of our hands.” extraordinary form, and chant the 6 March 22, 2015 Vocations Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Local March 22, 2015 7 Matthew Kelly encourages Catholic Charities’ Green Tie Gala 2015 Meet Our Sisters dynamic Catholics By Ted King person God created you to be and you are For the Sooner Catholic doing what you feel God is calling you to do in that moment,” he said, “There is nothing This is part of a series to intro- More than 3,000 people attended Matthew duce the religious sisters of the Kelly Live on March 7 at the Cox Business more attractive than holiness.” Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Center in Tulsa. It was Kelly’s fi rst talk in He mentioned seeing Saint John Paul II in The sisters serve in Oklahoma. Oklahoma. Sydney in 1986 and how the pope knelt and During the event, sponsored by Christ the prayed after Mass. He said he’d never really King in Tulsa, Kelly spoke about his passion seen someone pray like that before. He con- Sonia Margarita García to re-energize Catholics. trasted that with the way so many parishio- Contreras The Australian-born ners get distracted during business consultant said and after Mass, some even What community do you belong to? I belong to only 29 percent of Ameri- leaving right after Com- the Instituto de Hermanas Catequistas Gua- can Catholics attend Sun- munion. He encouraged dalupanas. (Institute of Guadalupan Catechist day Mass, and if this trend Catholics to fi nd that deep Sisters). continues, the Church in place in their connection America will be like the What is your ministry in the Archdiocese of with God that the pope Church in Europe, where Oklahoma City? I work with Hispanic Ministry at had that day in Sydney. Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. attendance is in the single “Start to live your life in digits. that deep place because When and at what age did you enter the con- He said 1.7 million Cath- that’s what the world olics are baptized each vent? I entered the convent at age 17, on June needs. The world doesn’t Archbishop Coakley looks on as Patrick Raglow (center), executive director of From left to right, Christopher Cowden, Development and Event coordinator, year, but in 20 years, only 27, 1988. need any more people Catholic Charities of Oklahoma City, and Jim Connelly (right), the 2015 Green Sonny Wilkinson, senior director of Development and Mission Advancement and 150,000 of those will be living shallow, superfi cial Tie Gala Ambassador, address the crowd. Photo Cara Koenig. Deborah McAuliffe Senner, chairwoman of the 2015 Gala. Photo Cara Koenig. When did you take your fi nal vows? I took my going to Mass. He said this lives.” fi nal vows on Aug. 24, 1991. is because modern-day His talk concluded with Ardmore’s Saint Mary helps World War II veteran Catholics blend in with him saying, “God created British boy choir releases al- When and how did you fi rst discern a call to the the culture, which reduces us for happiness. That’s bum from U.S. tour religious life? In 1985, I was young, so I had to Jesus to something be- By Charles Albert mandy, France. About a month wait to fi nish high school to enter the Institute. why we have such a strong For the Sooner Catholic later, he was made a messenger, tween Santa Claus and the Libera, a boy choir from During those three years, I refl ected and gained desire for happiness. But, an assignment that often turned Easter Bunny. Ardmore’s Saint Mary Faith South London, recorded a live clarity in my decision to serve God. There wasn’t our happiness is a fragile thing. ... We get Kelly said only 7 percent of Catholic pa- Formation program volunteered soldiers into targets. concert for CD and DVD in much to think about; my decision was made. confused about what will make us happy.” rishioners, whom he refers to as dynamic during Lent to create a special In July 1944, Feasel was shot Washington, D.C., at the Ba- He said we believe what the world tells us Catholics, are highly engaged in Catholicism. 90th birthday for a World War II in the ankle and also received silica of the National Shrine of What has surprised you the most in your voca- about happiness: “buy this, get that,” and For several hours he talked about how Cath- shrapnel wounds. After not re- the Immaculate Conception. tion? What has surprised me the most is that veteran. yet we are left with a void. ceiving proper care in a French “Libera in America” opens God’s call to me was so strong that I could not olics can invigorate their faith and become The group’s students prepared “You’ve got a God-sized hole. Only God can hospital, his leg became infected with “Joyful, Joyful, We resist it. When my parents refused to give me dynamic Catholics. birthday cards for Walt Feasel as fi ll it.” Adore Thee,” based on Bee- permission, I left my village and went to the cap- When he mentioned that Catholics need to and had to be amputated below Kelly has written many books on Ca- part of a Lent program under the thoven’s 9th Symphony, and ital of Coahuila where I found the community. go to confession at least once a month, the the knee. In 2007, he had oper- tholicism, the latest of which is “The Four sponsorship and leadership of follows with “Sanctus” (from Without knowing anyone or having any notion University of Tulsa Newman Center chaplain ations to remove the shrapnel in Signs of a Dynamic Catholic” (prayer, study, Julie Hunnicutt. Her students, Johann Pachelbel’s famous of the contemplative life and the active life, I en- sitting near me blurted out, “Yeah!” his neck that had bothered him she said, were “inspired by his Canon), “Amazing Grace” and tered the Guadalupan Catechist Sisters thinking “The biggest lie in the history of Christian- generosity and evangelization). He is the for 65 years. Schubert’s “Ave Maria.” that it was the contemplative life. They cleared ity is a lie we [as Christians] tell ourselves. founder of The Dynamic Catholic Institute, story.” Feasel converted to Catholi- The DVD version of “Libera up this difference and I decided to stay because a Cincinnati-based non-profi t organization Hunnicutt mailed the cards to And that is that holiness is not possible. ... cism, and receives Holy Commu- in America” will be showcased of their beautiful welcome. whose mission is to re-energize the Catholic Feasel for his birthday on March Once we start believing that holiness is not nion on a weekly basis. on PBS as part of its fund- Church in America. possible, we become deeply committed to 11. To add a birthday greeting or raising drive. The CD and What is the most fulfi lling part of your vocation? our mediocrity.” To learn more about the ideas presented in Feasel, who was raised by his send a thank you note to Feasel, DVD are available for pur- The generous love with which God loves me and He added that the way to prove to our- Kelly’s talk, go online to grandparents, aunt and uncles mail or e-mail the message to Walt Feasel during World War II. chase. how he inspires me to express this love to my selves that holiness is possible is to have at www.DynamicCatholic.com. after his mother died, enlisted Feasel was honored during Lent by For more information, go brothers and sisters is the most fulfi lling. Saint Mary at stmaryardmore@ St. Mary Church in Ardmore. Photo least one holy moment a day. Ted King is a freelance writer for the Soon- online to www.libera.org.uk. What is your advice to young women who are in in the U.S. Army and was part hotmail.com or 125 E Street SW, provided. “A holy moment is when you are being the er Catholic. the process of discerning their vocation? My ad- of the D-Day invasion in Nor- Ardmore, OK 73401. vice is that they put their vocation in the hands of God; that they don’t worry about anything. Homeless man It is enough to fall in love with Christ and his plan, which is the establishment of the Kingdom continued from page 1 brought him oranges, the journalist that took perished on their journey. of God. women who live on the side streets around his photo. Willy’s friends organized everything, obtain- Saint Peter’s, men and women who live on the After Mass, he would speak with his friend ing the necessary permission from the Vatican, About the community Hermanas Catequistas margins of the tourist routes, who have friends Msgr. Amerigo Ciani. “Thanks for your homily Italy and Belgium, where Willy began his life. Guadalupanas: The institute to which I belong throughout the neighborhood. pronounced so calmly. I understand it well and They made contact with his family – his four is located in Coahuila, Mexico. It is a beauti- Deacon Francisco A. Estrada Among his closest friends were an Italian it helps me to meditate throughout the day,” he children whom he had not seen for decades. ful house that offers a fraternal welcome to all. Deacon Francisco After the civil war in Nicaragua in 1979, he monsignor, an American religious sister and a said. Father Hans-Peter Fischer, rector of the There are three chapels: one where the mothers Estrada died on Feb. 28 moved to Costa Rica where he continued his German journalist. On Dec. 12, the feast of Our Lady of Gua- pray, another that is open to all and a third that Camposanto Teutonico, celebrated his funeral at the Integris Hospice More than 80 years old, Willy died one day dalupe, Pope Francis was celebrating Mass in is dedicated to prayer under the protection of religious education and was accepted in the Mass, along with Msgr. Ciani. Some of Willy’s House in Oklahoma City. in December at the hospital near the Vatican St. Peter’s Basilica when Willy left his earthly our founder, Father Jesus Maria Echavarría. Secular Franciscan Order in 1984. friends were present, including Franciscan Sis- He was age 77. where he would often visit to use the bathroom life. His friends began to search for him when This house is made up of the sisters who govern In 1995, he was ordained as deacon, and ters of the Eucharist Sr. Judith Zoebelein. Estrada was born on or clean up a bit. he did not show up to the usual morning Mass and perform specifi c functions. They are very worked as chaplain at the Catholic Hos- “Although he was alone, he didn’t feel alone,” July 11, 1937, in Mana- He had to look good because his days were later that week. holy and they dedicate themselves to prayer pice for 11 years. He arrived in Oklahoma said Msgr. Ciani in the homily. “The presence gua, Nicaragua. He was spent as a street evangelizer. One of them, a German named Paul Badde, with fervor and love. In summer the house is in 2007 where he served and was an active of God was strong and alive within him. He the son of Francisco Es- “When did you last go to confession?” he had only recently become a confrere in the fi lled with sisters that live all over. member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in prayed and prayed. He prayed for the conver- trada and Olympia Zamo- would ask everyone he met. “Are you going to Confraternity of the Camposanto of the Teu- ra Estrada. He grew up in Managua and Blackwell and Saint Mary Catholic Church communion? Do you go to Mass?” tons and Flemish, a small cemetery in the Vati- sion of everyone, even for strangers to repent.” I live with a small community of three sisters in attended school with the La Salle Christian in Ponca City. For a time he lived in a shelter. “Yes, it’s nice, can. He proposed that Willy – who was Flemish And, that’s how Willy’s story on earth fi n- Oklahoma City. We come from three different Brothers in Colegio Pedagogico. He trav- Funeral Mass was held in Blackwell with welcoming and clean. Yes, you eat well and the – be buried there, among the “confreres.” ishes, with a tomb in the Vatican’s cemetery, areas, but as we have the same charism and eled to Spain to begin his university stud- Father Benjamin Lwin offi ciating, followed people are nice,” he told people. “But I need The cemetery dates back to the times of surrounded by the affection of those who were motto, we get along well. We confi gure ourselves ies where he met Maria Auxiliadora. They by interment at the Blackwell Cemetery. A freedom. I love freedom!” Charlemagne, who gave the piece of land next close to him in life. to Jesus Christ the Good Shepherd. married on July 15, 1960, at the Saint Mark memorial has been established in his honor He preferred his friends. He preferred the to Saint Peter’s Basilica as a burial plot for His was a life lived in the margins, but a life Catholic Church in Madrid. with Saint Joseph Catholic Church. streets. He preferred the monsignor that pilgrims from German and Flemish lands who full of love. 8 March 22, 2015 Across the Archdiocese Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Across the Archdiocese March 22, 2015 9 A Catholic family album: The American Catholic Almanac Father Philippe: “We must open ourselves to the Holy Spirit”

By J.E. Helm chased for what would be George- setts Bay Colony voted to exile all For the Sooner Catholic town University, and on April 28, Jesuits under penalty of death. In French priest featured at Saint James Lenten retreat While “The American Catholic 1807, land was secured for the May of 1844, anti-Catholic mobs By J.E. Helm Almanac” offers no data on moon future Saint Mary’s University in in Philadelphia rioted and burned For the Sooner Catholic phases, crop planting or weather Maryland. On May 24, 1888, the Catholic churches. As late as cornerstone was laid for the fi rst 1912, religious garb and symbols On Saturday, March 7, Saint James the forecasts, it does provide for each Greater parish in Oklahoma City welcomed day of the year a brief biography of building of Catholic University in such as Catholic crucifi xes were Washington, D.C. banned from American Indian res- Father Jacques Philippe, C.B., as the featured the many “patriots, saints, rogues speaker for the parish Lenten retreat titled, and ordinary people who changed The book has many surprises. ervation classrooms. While Hollywood has its star-stud- “The American Catholic Alma- “Openness to the Work of the Holy Spirit.” the United States.” ded Walk of Fame, “The American nac” describes the work and lives The retreat was conducted in the church The record for Jan. 1, for ex- Catholic Almanac” supplies a long of the many Catholics who brought from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day opened with ample, tells us that a 15-year-old list of celebrities who were Cath- us to where we are today, an inte- Mass celebrated by Saint James’ pastor, Rev. immigrant from Ireland was the olics, some who were death-bed grated part of society, culminating Bill Pruett, with Father Philippe and Father fi rst to step off a ship and onto conversions: William “Buffalo Bill” with the Jan. 20, 1964, presiden- Rob Kroll, SJ, concelebrating. Ellis Island. In 1892, Annie Morris Cody, Al Capone, William Tecum- tial inauguration of John Fitzger- Father Philippe, who is a member of the became the fi rst immigrant pro- seh Sherman, Knute Rockne, Jack ald Kennedy. Community of the Beatitudes, a religious com- cessed there and received a $20 Kerouac, Andy Warhol, Alfred Every family has its stories of fa- munity of priests, brothers, sisters and laypeo- gold piece for doing so. Today, she Hitchcock, Jim Thorpe, Bing Cros- mous and well-lived members who ple founded in France in 1973, delivered his is memorialized with a bronze stat- by, Bob Hope, Babe Ruth, Perry have gone before, of grandparents talk in French with Sister Clare Lyons, C.B., ue on Ellis Island. Como and Gary Cooper. who were Sooners in the Land Run translating from French into English. Other days in the almanac com- The book’s subtitle promises of 1889, of aunts and uncles who In speaking of the role of the Holy Spirit in of women religious are acknowl- memorate other Irish immigrants stories about “people who changed survived the Dust Bowl and fought our lives, Father Philippe said that we must edged. The almanac presents the like John Hughes, who became the United States.” What comes in World War II. be open to the Holy Spirit just as the sails of New York’s fi rst archbishop in lives and works of Mother Frances across in the book in a somewhat “The American Catholic Alma- a ship are open to the wind. Wind enables Sr. Clare Lyons translates for Fr. Jacques Philippe at the St. James Lenten retreat. Photo J.E. Helm. the boat to move forward, and the Holy Spirit 1850. The history of the Unit- Cabrini, Katharine Drexel and subtle way is how much really nac” is a scrapbook of our Ameri- directs and moves our lives in much the same the sacrament of Reconciliation. rently reading “Thirsting for Prayer” by Father ed States is traced out with the Elizabeth Ann Seton. needed changing. While freedom of can Catholic family’s history, and way. The afternoon included two sessions, the last Philippe, and she is “very much enjoying it.” stories of other men who became The book also looks at important religion is today accepted as a ba- its faces come to life with snapshot He reminded the audience that while they of which was a question and answer period. Father’s books have sold more than 500,000 fi rst bishops in Cincinnati in 1882, dates in the history of Catholic sic right, Catholics throughout our accuracy. The book is a treasure may sometimes experience fully the consola- The day’s retreat concluded at 4 p.m. with a copies and have been published in 18 different Sault Saint Marie in 1853 and schools. Jan. 15 marks the estab- history have not been so fortunate. and a delight, and as such it is tion of the Holy Spirit in their lives, they may, fi nal prayer. languages. Sioux Falls in 1889. lishment of a school that would The public celebration of Mass highly recommended. at other times, not feel his presence. Father Philippe spoke again at Saint James Also participating in the retreat was Stella The accomplishments of the become Notre Dame University. was banned in colonial Maryland. J.E. Helm is a freelance writer for “Yet, in a secret way, he on March 9 with his talk trans- Dirkschneider of Saint Charles Borromeo. The many teaching and nursing orders On Jan. 23, 1789, land was pur- On May 26, 1647, the Massachu- the Sooner Catholic. strengthens us in our faith and For more information about lated from French into Spanish. retreat title attracted her because, she said, enables us to grow in his love.” Father Philippe or to pur- Father Philippe’s books are “we all need to learn more about the Holy Spir- At the morning’s second chase his books, go online to being used at Saint James for it,” to be open and guided by it. conference, Father Philippe www.frjacquesphilippe.com. the Women of the Way series. James and Ruth Trowbridge came from spoke about “obedience to the This group of about 40 partic- Epiphany of the Lord parish in northwest events of life,” how we must ac- ipants meets once a month for Oklahoma City. James Trowbridge explained cept ourselves and realize that the Holy Spirit three months and is led by Sister Maria Faulk- their participation in such conferences by “enables us to grow even in situations that are ner, who organized the Lenten retreat. quoting James 4:8, “Draw near to me, and I diffi cult, to grow in faith and humility.” Gayle Roblens of Saint James attended will draw near to you.” When the conference broke for lunch, Eu- Saturday’s retreat and also participates in J.E. Helm is a freelance writer for the Sooner charistic adoration was made available as was Women of the Way. She said the group is cur- Catholic. Matt Maher in concert at Saint Gregory’s Saint Gregory’s to host By Annamarie Duty For the Sooner Catholic Cavalier for a Day for Internationally renowned and Grammy-nom- prospective students inated Christian music artist Matt Maher will Saint Gregory’s University invites be in concert at Saint Gregory’s University in prospective students and their family Shawnee at 6:30 p.m. April 12. members to experience Cavalier for a Maher is the next installment of SGU’s Cath- Day on Thursday, March 26, and Thurs- olic Culture Series. day, April 16, beginning at 10 a.m. in The Saints and Sinners Tour invites the Benedictine Hall. whole body of the faithful to join together to Students and their families are able to visit with current students, tour the Religious sisters with the pupils of St. Joseph’s Academy, Chickasha, Okla., in 1913. The school was founded with the help of St. Katharine Drexel in 1899, ten build up the Church. Maher illustrates that historic campus, learn about student years after the Land Run. Photo archives of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. within each of us, we have the free will to activities and campus life, attend a choose God. However, there are a multitude of college class and meet faculty and staff temptations in our daily lives that are obsta- who are able to assist with the admis- Work underway on $400 million Museum of the Bible in Washington cles to this choice that make choosing God dif- sions process. fi cult. This is our journey of being both sinner Catholic News Service and markets of the Middle East.” Cavalier for a Day is free to attend, and saint. and lunch will be provided. For more The Museum of the Bible was founded and WASHINGTON – A 430,000-square-foot Mu- The music of the Saints and Sinners Tour is information, or to RSVP, contact Saint funded by the Green family that owns the seum of the Bible is being built in Washington, contemplative and adoring of God. Maher has Gregory’s Admissions Department at Hobby Lobby chain of craft stores. The building D.C., by Oklahoma’s Green family to promote a specifi c talent to bring together traditional (844) BE EXTRA (233-9872) or e-mail engagement, education and discussion of the was purchased for $50 million in July 2012 by adoration music with a contemporary sound, [email protected]. Bible. Founded in 1875, Saint Gregory’s Uni- the museum’s board. using a blend of narrative depicting personal The museum will feature a 200-foot LED versity is Oklahoma’s oldest institution of The exhibits will feature pieces from sever- experiences with songs to inspire the faithful. screen on the lobby ceiling, displaying a set of al different libraries around the world as well higher learning and only Catholic univer- This blend mirrors the push and pull of being sity. SGU offers a liberal arts education rotating images from Israel, Rome and Spain. as the museum’s own private collection. The It also will have a facade modeled after vari- both saint and sinner. rooted in the Benedictine tradition of museum board is working with the Vatican to Tickets are limited and sell fast. Purchase ous printed manuscripts of the Bible, stained- In addition to Maher’s witness to the faith, cultivating the whole person – mind, body share traveling exhibits, and Catholic represen- tickets online at www.iTickets.com. glass windows from Germany, and a top-fl oor, SGU also welcomes special musical guest I AM and spirit. With campuses in Shawnee glass-enclosed promenade that will offer views tatives serve as museum advisers. It is sched- THEY. The band name I AM THEY is inspired See page 14 for more events associated with and Tulsa, SGU features both traditional of the National Mall and the Capitol. uled to open in November 2017. by John 17. As Jesus prays in this chapter, He St. Gregory’s University and FIDE. and adult degree programs, including as- The eight-story museum will have an envi- For more information, go online to consistently refers to His disciples as “they.” Annamarie Duty is a junior theology, phi- sociate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. For more information, visit ronmentally sustainable “green roof,” a “bibli- www.museumofthebible.org. It is important to each band member to be the losophy, and history student at St. Gregory’s www.stgregorys.edu. cal garden” and a “Foods of the Bible” restau- “they” to which Jesus referred and adopt “they” University and freelance writer for the Sooner rant, which will be “inspired by the bazaars At right, an architectural rendering of the museum. on a personal and individual level. Catholic. 10 March 22, 2015 Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma March 22, 2015 11 CFO scholarship recipients complete undergrad studies Catholic Foundation announces pastoral music, fi ne art grant recipients Colin Murray Ben Brzozowski ics, extracurricular activities and volunteering. The Catholic Foundation The scholarship is a great opportunity for those The Catholic Foundation of Holy Spirit, Mustang (baby “I would like to thank “My experience has been in the Church who wish to go to college and Oklahoma recently awarded grand piano); the foundation for the a very good one at Okla- not worry about working long hours to pay for $52,869 in Pastoral Music and Our Lady of Victory, Purcell cornerstone scholarship over the past homa State University. it. After graduation, I plan to work with the Fine Art Grant awards to 23 par- (youth music liturgy program); four years. The scholar- The people here are ex- government or non-profi t to help support our ishes and schools in the archdi- Saint Ann, Elgin (portable Charitable Gifts of Life Insurance ship has been very benefi - cellent and always willing local and national communities. In addition, I ocese. This is the fi rst year of the sound system); cial to me throughout my to lend a helping hand to will continue to play the violin in community grants program after establishing Saint Joseph, Norman (pictorial Why Life Insurance? In most cases, you studies at the University of students. Among the best orchestras, volunteer to help those in need and a Pastoral Music and Arts Endow- wall collage of parishioners); already own your life insurance policy. Oklahoma. I have enjoyed moments is eating at one be a lifelong learner.” ment Fund fi ve years ago. Rosary School, OKC (EXALT You simply can change the ownership or my time here and would of the many local restau- The Pastoral Music and Fine music program); benefi ciary to your parish or the archdi- rants with the friends I’ve recommend OU to any Jerome Krug Arts Endowment Fund was estab- Saints Peter & Paul School, ocese or the Catholic Foundation for the met here. My major is graduating senior. Some of lished to promote and celebrate Kingfi sher (new/used horns); benefi t of your favorite ministry. chemical engineering. The It is easy and doesn’t cost anything to the high points would be “My time at Conception Seminary College is a the performing and visual arts Sacred Heart, El Reno (Quaver’s CFO scholarship helped gift for which I am profoundly grateful. Living, make the change. Likewise, if you have my trip to Amsterdam for throughout the archdiocese. Music Essential kit); me tremendously, and I highly recommend it learning, playing and praying in a community cash value in your life insurance policy, the Society of Petroleum Engineers Conference, Last spring, the Catholic Foun- Saint Mary School, Guthrie to other Catholic students. The greatest thing of men so focused on growing in discipleship you might consider gifting the ownership the trip to New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl and dation board adopted a Pastoral (Groth Sonor Line musical instru- it did for me was give some peace of mind. I with Jesus and on discerning his will for our Music and Fine Art Grants pro- of the policy to the Church. Life insur- the many friends I have made. With the CFO ments); always could count on the CFO scholarship to lives has an impact like no other experience. I gram to fulfi ll this intent. A new ance can be a particularly versatile and Scholarship, I have been able to focus on my Saint Charles Borromeo School, help me. I have accepted a job offer with Inter- am graduating with a degree in philosophy. Ev- committee was formed to estab- valuable asset to give to the Church. studies throughout college without having to OKC (Hand bell table cover and national Paper, and I will be moving to Ticon- ery man studying to become a Catholic priest lish criteria and run a grants The greatest advantage is that a donor work part-time while taking classes. I would foam pads); deroga, N.Y., to work as a REACH engineer. begins his academic formation by studying phi- program to stimulate music and can make a substantially larger gift by recommend the CFO Scholarship to all Catho- Bishop John Carroll School, Thank you so much for the opportunity, and a losophy. Philosophy teaches us how to think the arts at parishes and schools using life insurance than by giving any OKC (expanded choral music lic students applying for college. I am on track huge thank you to the Catholic Foundation for critically and comprehensively about what is within the archdiocese. other asset. Relatively modest annual library); to graduate in May with a degree in petroleum their contribution to my academic studies.” real and true. I am the oldest of seven children. The Bobbie Dean Little Trust premiums mature into a substantial Bishop McGuinness Catholic engineering.” With two children in college and fi ve in Catho- generously agreed to fund a por- death benefi t at the donor’s death. This High School, OKC (wireless mic Justin Thrash lic schools, the fi nancial assistance of the CFO tion of the grant requests. is further enhanced by the income tax system upgrade); Yesenia Buckhaults Scholarship has been a true life-saver for both The 2016 Pastoral Music & charitable deduction the donor receives “I would like to thank myself and my family. The Catholic Foundation Fine Art Grant Application will be Saint Mary School, Lawton annually as they pay the premium. The “My educational experience at Northwest the Catholic Foundation helps to make present the Body of Christ by available in October 2015. (choral music, performance li- donor’s gift essentially costs less. Oklahoma State University has been a journey of Oklahoma for giving helping Christians care and provide for other The parishes and schools re- censing fees, three guitars); The gift of an existing policy is rela- of many challenges, but it has been amazing. me this scholarship and Christians. I would highly suggest both ap- ceiving 2014 grants: Mount Saint Mary School, OKC tively “painless” to the donor in several The math department is very supportive and for all of the opportu- plying for the scholarship and supporting its Saint James the Greater, OKC (Life Legacy-A lasting Impression respects. The transfer is simple; all that has helped me extend my knowledge and suc- nities that came along good works. I graduate in May from Concep- (piano); of Wisdom art exhibit); is required to complete the transfer is a ceed as I get closer to graduation. I was blessed with it. My time at OU tion Seminary, and will continue my formation Saint John Nepomuk, Yukon All Saints School, Norman change of ownership form. If giving an to have this amazing opportunity to further my has been wonderful. I’ve for the priesthood through study at the North (Grayson Warren Brown Mission (show choir electronic piano and existing policy, the amount deductible as education. I was fortunate performed Dvorak’s New American College in Rome. God willing, I will and concert); portable sound system); a charitable contribution is the lesser of to have made it this far World Symphony with the be ordained a priest in the spring of 2019.” Saint Eugene, OKC (youth wor- Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton donor’s basis in the policy and the policy without having to take OU Civic Orchestra and ship band instruments); School, Edmond (nine-piece value. Consider a gift of life insurance to studied beautiful facsimi- out a student loan, and I The Cathedral of Our Lady of instrument set for school curric- the Church as part of your legacy. les of Gutenberg Bibles in Perpetual Help (choir robes); ulum); defi nitely can say that the For more information about gifts of life insurance, contact: the OU History of Science Church of the Epiphany of the Holy Trinity School, Okarche CFO scholarship was a The Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma, Inc. Collections, one of the best Lord, OKC (celebratory sung ves- (two play performances and origi- great fi nancial help. Upon P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 in the country. What really pers-Te Deum event); nal Father Rother play); graduation with a degree (405) 721-4115  www.cfook.org [email protected] makes OU great is the people, all of whom are Saint Paul, Del City (wireless Saint Eugene School, OKC (dig- in math education, I plan committed to higher education and success for to seek a job at a public mic system and youth Nativity ital photography for art curricu- Please remember the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City in your estate plans. students. Right now, we are studying some of play); lum). school to teach math as the famous unsolved problems in mathematics well as inspire students. with the most renowned mathematicians. I ma- It is in my future plans to jored in mathematics and minored in history pursue my master’s degree, but for now I am of science. The CFO Scholarship allowed me to looking forward to teaching.” work fewer hours and focus more on academ- Bob Little’s legacy lives on

Bob Little taught music at Saint Gregory’s announces commencement speaker Catholic Women’s Conference schools in Minneola, Kan., Ed- Saint Gregory’s University has hosts author in April mond, El Reno and Hinton. He announced that Rev. Larry Snyder, was the music and religious edu- former president of Catholic Char- cation director at Saint John the ities USA and vice president for The Oklahoma Catholic Baptist Catholic Church in Ed- mission at the University of Saint Women’s Conference will host mond and for many years was the Thomas in Minnesota, will deliver an event for women, men and pastoral music director at Saint the keynote address for its spring young adults, featuring Robin Rose Church in Watonga. commencement ceremony to be Beck, author of “I Just Came In 1997, Little established the held on Saturday, May 16. for Ashes,” which tells her Bob Little Pastoral Musician’s Prior to joining Saint Thomas story of struggle with same-sex Scholarship Fund to award schol- University, Snyder spent 23 years attraction. The event will be arships to Catholic students who working in the Catholic Chari- held on Thursday, April 9, at were pursuing a college degree in ties network. During this time, Saint John the Baptist Catholic pastoral music. he spent 10 years as president Church in Edmond. Since then, he has awarded of Catholic Charities USA, the The event begins with a annual scholarships to deserving national offi ce of more than 160 the Pontifi cal Council Cor Unum, reception at 6:30 p.m. and a Catholic students throughout the local Catholic Charities agencies which oversees the Church’s char- casual dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets archdiocese, and he expressed nationwide that provide help and itable activities around the world. are available for $40, $30 for great delight in seeing students create hope to more than nine He was also president of Caritas students, at www.OCWCon- study pastoral music at the col- million people a year, regardless North America from 2006-2011. ference.com. The book may be lege level. He knew these students of religious, social or economic In 1988, Snyder was ordained a pre-ordered for $10, and will be would continue to contribute to backgrounds. priest of the Archdiocese of Saint available at the event for $12. the music liturgy at their parishes In 2009, President Obama ap- Paul and Minneapolis and was a The deadline for registration is in their adult lives. music-related grants and schol- pointed Snyder to the President’s high school teacher for eight years April 5. For more information, Little died on Sept. 18, 2011, but Advisory Council of Faith-based before joining the seminary. contact ocwc@OCWConference. his legacy continues with the es- arships, including the Pastoral com or (405) 396-6292. and Neighborhood Partnerships. For information, visit www.st- Robin Beck. tablishment of the trust. The Bob Music and Fine Art Grants at the In 2007, Snyder was named to gregorys.edu. Little Trust funds pastoral Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma. 12 March 22, 2015 Español Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Español March 22, 2015 13

Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 La participación en la Misa según los santos Conozcan Palabras con luz de aquellos que viven en la luz La pena de muerte está moralmente obsoleta a nuestras Por Pedro A. Moreno, OP, MRE Director del Ministerio Hispano En abril, el Tribunal Supremo de Estados ria. La pena de muerte sólo erosiona aún más gastados en la hermanas “Vino otro Ángel que se Unidos escuchará argumentos en un caso nuestro respeto por la santidad de la vida. Se prevención de ubicó junto al altar con un in- de Oklahoma (Glossip v. Gross) que pone a embrutece nuestra cultura y disminuye nues- delitos y la justi- censario de oro y recibió una prueba el protocolo de inyección letal utiliza- tra humanidad. cia restaurativa Esta entrevista es parte de gran cantidad de perfumes, do ampliamente en la ejecución de la pena Católicos han luchado en contra del uso de la para los conde- una serie para presentar a las para ofrecerlos junto con la de muerte. Esto viene un año después de la pena de muerte durante décadas. En su carta nados por delitos hermanas religiosas de la Ar- oración de todos los santos, ejecución fallida del asesino convicto Clayton encíclica llamado el Evangelio de la Vida, que menores. En se- quidiócesis de Oklahoma City. sobre el altar de oro que está Lockett. En ese momento hice un llamado para publicó en 1995, el Papa San Juan Pablo II gundo lugar, las Las hermanas sirven en Oklaho- delante del trono. Y el humo un nuevo examen de la aplicación de la pena articula claramente la posición matizada de la pruebas de ADN, ma. de los perfumes, junto con las oraciones de los de muerte en nuestro estado y una moratoria Iglesia sobre este tema tan delicado. Reconoci- que no existía Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley santos, subió desde la mano del Ángel hasta que podría conducir en última instancia a su endo el derecho del Estado a la pena de muerte hace sólo unos Sonia Margarita García la presencia de Dios”. (Apocalipsis 8, 3-4) abolición. como una cuestión de autodefensa de la socie- pocos años, han llevado al menos 25 exoner- Contreras Un aspecto central en la vida de los santos Quiero reafi rmar mi oposición al uso de la dad, destacó que con otros medios seguros y aciones de los que habían sido injustamente es su encuentro con Cristo y su amor en la pena de muerte y el llamamiento a los católi- no letales de protección de los inocentes ahora condenados y sentenciados a muerte. Esto sin ¿A qué comunidad pertenece? Al Instituto de celebración de la Santa Misa. El mismo libro cos y a todas las personas de Oklahoma para disponibles, los casos en que el uso de la pena duda debe llevarnos a una pausa cuando se Hermanas Catequistas Guadalupanas. del Apocalipsis en la Biblia nos habla de la trabajar juntos hacia la abolición de la pena de muerte son justifi cados “son muy raros, por considera la injusticia inimaginable de error celebración de la Santa Misa cuando nos de muerte en nuestro estado. Oremos juntos no decir prácticamente inexistentes.” El Papa ejecutar a un inocente, sea hombre o mujer. ¿Cuál es su ministerio aquí en la Arquidiócesis menciona las oraciones de los santos sobre el modifi có el Catecismo Universal de la Iglesia Aunque el peso moral de la pena de muerte, de Oklahoma City? Colaboro en el ministerio para que el examen del Tribunal de lugar a un altar que está delante del trono de Dios. Y en reconocimiento de que esta forma de violencia Católica para refl ejar esta prohibición de facto aborto, eutanasia, guerra y tráfi co ilegal de per- hispano de San Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. los escritos de los santos podemos encontrar institucionalizada contra las personas no está en contra del uso de la pena de muerte (CIC sonas puede ser diferente, todas son cuestion- muchas referencias a ella y cuán importante en el mejor interés del Estado, y es en última 2263-2267). En octubre pasado, Francisco es fundamentales de la vida. En un momento es el vivir cada Liturgia Eucarística. instancia perjudicial para la sociedad, ya que pidió a “los cristianos y todos los hombres de en que la ola de violencia está aumentando ¿Cuándo y a qué edad entró al convento? Entré a la edad de 17 años, en el 27 de junio de 1988. A continuación les ofrezco diversas citas de erosiona aún más el respeto a la dignidad de la buena voluntad” a luchar “por la abolición de a nivel mundial y estamos siendo testigos de los santos sobre la Santa Misa: persona humana. la pena de muerte en todas sus formas.” atrocidades inhumanas cometidas a diario por Jesucristo con ángeles en un vitral de la parro- ¿Cuándo tomó sus votos? Tomé mis votos el 24 San Juan Bosco: Al alejarse del uso de la pena de muerte, no También hay numerosas razones prácticas los extremistas violentos, nuestra oposición quia Corpus Christi en Oklahoma City. Foto de la de agosto de 1991. “En su forma eucarística, Jesús nos enseña Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City. disminuimos nuestro apoyo y preocupación por para la búsqueda de la abolición de la pena moral a estos actos, y credibilidad como testi- a anonadarnos para asemejamos a Él: la las víctimas de crímenes atroces, ni de las fa- capital; entre las razones son el costo y poten- gos de la santidad de la vida y dignidad de la ¿Cuándo y cómo discernió la llamada religiosa? amistad exige la igualdad de vida y de condi- San Bernardo: milias de víctimas de asesinato. Ellos merecen cial de inocencia. En primer lugar, el proceso persona humana se reforzarán inconmensura- En 1985, era yo una adolescente, por lo que ción; para vivir de la Eucaristía nos es indis- “Uno obtiene más mérito asistiendo a una nuestro apoyo y esperan justicia. Pero tomar de la pena capital es muy caro, y los recursos blemente si podemos unir nuestras voces para tuve que esperar hasta terminar la preparatoria pensable anonadarnos con Jesús, que en ella Santa Misa con devoción, que repartiendo la vida de una persona culpable no restaura la empleados en el proceso de apelación para rechazar el uso de la pena de muerte aquí en para ingresar al instituto. Ese tiempo de tres se anonada”. todo lo suyo a los pobres y viajando por todo pérdida de un ser querido, ni honra su memo- los criminales condenados mejor podrían ser Oklahoma y en los Estados Unidos de América. años, me sirvió de refl exión y tener claridad San Juan María Vianney: el mundo en peregrinación”. en mi decisión de servir a Dios. En si no había “Si conociéramos el valor de La Santa Misa San Francisco Javier Bianchi: CRS Plato de Arroz tiene sus recursos cuaresmales mucho que pensar, mi decisión ya estaba to- nos moriríamos de alegría”. “Sí supiéramos “Cuando oigan que yo no puedo ya celebrar mada. el valor del Santo Sacrifi cio de la Misa, qué la Misa, cuéntenme como muerto”. esfuerzo tan grande haríamos por asistir a San Leonardo de Port Maurice: ella”. ¿Qué es lo que más le ha sorprendido de su vo- “Yo creo que sí no existiera la Misa, el mun- Por Angela Huth Santo Tomás de Aquino: cación? El llamado que Dios me hizo tan fuerte do ya se hubiera hundido en el abismo, por que no me puede resistir a él. Al negarme mis “La celebración de la Santa Misa tiene tanto Aquí en la Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City y en todas el peso de su iniquidad. La Misa es el soporte padres el permiso, me fui de mi pueblo hasta valor como la muerte de Jesús en la Cruz”. partes de los Estados Unidos, católicos, sus familias y poderoso que lo sostiene”. “Una misa antes la capital de Coahuila donde se encontraba la San Francisco de Asís: sus parroquias participan en CRS Plato de Arroz para de la muerte puede ser más provechosa que comunidad. Sin conocer a nadie ni tener noción “El hombre debería temblar, el mundo darle vida a su experiencia Cuaresmal. Enfocado en las de la vida contemplativa y la vida activa, ingresé debería vibrar, el Cielo entero debería con- muchas después de ella…” tradiciones del Evangelio de rezar, ayunar y donar, los con la Hermanas Catequistas Guadalupanas moverse profundamente cuando el Hijo de San Buenaventura: recursos de Plato de Arroz guían y cumplen las prácticas pensando que eran de vida contemplativa. Ellas Dios aparece sobre el altar en las manos del “La Santa Misa es una obra de Dios en la en el hogar y la iglesia. Todos los recursos son gratis. aclararon esta diferencia y decidí quedarme ante sacerdote”. que presenta a nuestra vista todo el amor El recurso más familiar puede ser el cartón “plato de tan hermosa acogida. Padre Pío de Pietrelcina: que nos tiene; en cierto modo es la sínte- arroz”, pero el recurso más básico es el calendario de pa- “No participemos en la Santa Misa ruti- sis, la suma de todos los benefi cios con que pel entre el cartón. En ese calendario tiene oraciones de ¿Qué es lo más gratifi cante de tu vocación? Es el nariamente”. “Sería más fácil que el mundo nos ha favorecido”. “Hay en la Santa Misa Cuaresma, cada semana tiene la historia de una familia amor generoso con el que Dios me ama y cómo sobreviviera sin el sol, que sin la Santa Misa” de otro país y una receta de ese país, y cada día tiene tantos misterios como gotas de agua en el me impulsa a expresar su amor a mis her- “La Misa es infi nita como Jesús... pregún- una sugerencia de solidaridad con nuestros hermanos y mar, como átomos de polvo en el aire y como manos. tenle a un Ángel lo que es ángeles en el cielo; no sé si hermanas con necesidades — aquí y a través del mundo. la Misa, y Él les contestará Y hay más. jamás ha salido de la mano ¿Cuál es su consejo para las mujeres jóvenes en verdad: ‘yo entiendo lo En www.crsplatodearroz.org, hay videos de países, Santa Teresa de Jesús, Docto- del Altísimo misterio más que están en el proceso de discernimiento de su que es y por qué se ofrece, ra de la Iglesia por su profunda fotos, un “app” de teléfono, un santo o una santa de la profundo”. vocación? Que pongan su vocación en manos de más sin embargo, no puedo espiritualidad y vida mística, semana, y servicios de oración como el Vía Crucis y Los Santa Teresa de Jesús: Dios; que no se preocupen por nada. Ya es bas- entender cuánto valor tiene.’ pronto cumplirá el Quinto Cente- siete dolores de María. También hay disponible un video “Sin la Santa Misa, ¿qué ta enamorarse de Cristo y de su proyecto, que Un Ángel, mil Ángeles, todo nario de su nacimiento. Se está para comprender más profundamente el signifi cado de la organizando un viaje en agosto es el establecimiento del Reino de Dios. el Cielo, saben esto y pien- sería de nosotros? Todos Cuaresma y sus tradiciones. para Ávila y otros lugares en san así”. aquí abajo pereceríamos ya En familia, hay actividades para niños y adolescentes. España, y así participar de mu- San Lorenzo Justino: que únicamente eso puede Para jóvenes, el “app” es un recurso favorito. Allí hay El instituto al que pertenezco está ubicado en chas actividades con esta santa “Nunca lengua humana detener el brazo de Dios. refl exiones y sugerencias de acciones de caridad en inglés Coahuila, México. Es una hermosa casa que tan enamorada de Jesucristo y puede enumerar los favores Sin ella, ciertamente que y en español. acoge fraternalmente a todo el que camina por quien vivió cada Misa con espe- que se correlacionan al Sac- cial devoción. la Iglesia no duraría y el Para la parroquia hay muchos recursos: una guía ahí. Hay tres capillas: una donde oran nuestras rifi cio de la Misa. El pecador Si les interesa saber más para coordinadores y videos sobre la implementación madres grandes, otra está abierta para todos y mundo estaría perdido sin hay una tercera que está dedicada a la oración se reconcilia con Dios; el sobre esta peregrinación, favor remedio”. en la parroquia, una carta a las familias, afi ches, anun- de llamar al Padre John M. bajo la protección de nuestro padre fundador, hombre justo se hace aún cios para boletines, oraciones de intercesión, servicios Suenram, OCD, en la Parroquia En cierta ocasión, Santa más recto; los pecados son de oración para comenzar la jornada cuaresmal y para Jesús María Echavarría. Integran esta casa las de La Florecita (405) 235-2037 Teresa se sentía inundada borrados; los vicios elimi- colectar donativos al fi nal de la Cuaresma, además de hermanas del gobierno que desempeñan dis- o un email a [email protected]. de la bondad de Dios. En- nados; la virtud y el mérito servicios de oración tradicionales. Se puede buscar todos tintas funciones. Ellas son muy santas y se de- tonces le hizo esta pregunta crecen, y las estratagemas estos recursos a www.crsplatodearroz.org, usando el títu- dican a la oración y lo realizan con mucho fervor a Nuestro Señor: “Señor y amor. En verano se llena la casa con herma- del demonio son frustra- lo “Parroquias” arriba de la página. mío, ¿cómo Os podré agra- nas que viven de distintos puntos. das”. Para clases de educación religiosa, hay mini-lecciones decer?” Nuestro Señor le contestó: “ASISTID de 10 minutos y recursos de actividades que se puede San Pedro Julián Eymard: Actualmente estoy viviendo con una pequeña “Sepan, oh Cristianos, que la Misa es el A UNA MISA”. incluir in sus clases durante la Cuaresma. Se puede en- Quiero expresar mi agradecimiento a las contrar todo en www.crsplatodearroz.org, usando el título comunidad de tres hermanas en esta ciudad acto de religión más sagrado. No pueden siguientes páginas por su asistencia en “Escuelas” arriba de la página. de Oklahoma. La formamos de tres naciones hacer otra cosa para glorifi car más a Dios, ni desarrollar esta columna: Corazones.org, es. Para más información, favor de ver distintas, pero como es el mismo carisma y lema para mayor provecho de su alma, que asistir www.crsplatodearroz.org. que fácilmente nos adaptamos. Nos confi gura- a Misa devotamente, y tan a menudo como catholic.net y El Apostolado de la Misa Diaria mos con Jesucristo Buen Pastor. sea posible”. localizado en sancta-missa-cotidiana.org/es/ 14 March 22, 2015 Local Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Local March 22, 2015 15 Calendar Briefs This calendar only covers the two weeks between issue dates and may not refl ect all of the calendar items. To see a full calendar, go to www.soonercatholic.org. Perspective on the World” at 7:30 Wood Badge training available auction and kids’ activities. Meal March p.m. March 25 in the Bell Court- For the fi rst time, the Last tickets $20 by April 10. Proceeds recognition for players born 27 Friday in Lent – Abstinence 29 Palm Sunday of the Passion room at the OU College of Law. An Frontier Council will be offering benefi t Parish Hall/Education 24 Catholic Advocacy Day be- in January, February or from meat of the Lord acclaimed photojournalist, Fr. Doll a Sabbath-friendly Wood Badge Building Fund. Contact Ginger gins at 8:30 a.m. at the state March. A large fl at screen TV will speak as part of the annual training course for cub, scout and Lewis at (580) 916-1438 or the Capitol, 2300 N Lincoln Blvd. and other prizes will be given 27 Catholic Pastoral Center 31 Chrism Mass at 6 p.m. at True Family Lecture, sponsored by venture leaders. Wood Badge is church offi ce at (580) 924-1989. To register, contact Becky away. For more information, closed for staff retreat the Cathedral of Our Lady of Tenebrae service the Catholic Student Association the most advanced and in-depth VanPool at (405) 523-3003 or call Michael Zink at (405) Perpetual Help A Tenebrae service will be held of OU and St. Thomas More Uni- leadership training available in the bvanpool@catholiccharitiesok. 314-4120. Tenebrae service at 6 p.m. at Rachel’s Vineyard retreat 27 at 7 p.m. Friday, March 27, in the versity Parish. Boy Scout program. The course org. the Cathedral of Our Lady of April Have you had an abortion or Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetu- runs two weekends April 9-11 and 26 Devotion to the Precious Perpetual Help been affected by another’s abor- al Help. Tenebrae is a Latin word Spring concert at St. Gregory’s April 30-May 2. The cost is $225. 25 Solemnity of the Annuncia- Blood of Jesus, an unfailing 2 Holy Thursday - Catholic Pas- meaning darkness or, more ap- Catholic singer/songwriter Luke For more information, contact Mi- tion? Sadness, anxiety, guilt and tion of the Lord means of tapping the inex- 28 Birth Choice of Oklahoma’s toral Center closed propriately, shadows. During the Spehar will be at St. Gregory’s chael Brown at (405) 735-9357 or grief are common, not only for the haustible mercy of God from Life of the Party gala begins service, there is a gradual extin- University Sarkeys Performing [email protected]. woman, but also the man involved, 26 The fi rst 2015 bingo at St. the source of our salvation. at 6 p.m. The fundraiser 3 Good Friday - Catholic Pasto- guishing of the candles and, in the Arts Center at 6:30 p.m. March or for other relatives and friends. James, SW 41 and McKinley No one who is devoted to the includes dinner, an auction ral Center closed end, all of the lights of the church. 29, Palm Sunday, for a free pub- There is help for you. Experience Avenue in OKC. Food and Wounds and Blood of Jesus and dancing at the Oklahoma lic concert. The concert is part the healing love of Jesus Christ beverages served at 5:45 p.m. can be lost. 9 p.m. to 12:30 City Golf and Country Club. 4 Holy Saturday of Spehar’s tour “All is Gift.” For at a Rachel’s Vineyard weekend Bingo at 6:30 p.m. All games a.m., St. James, 4201 S Contact Barbara at (405) 606- information, contact SGU’s FIDE retreat May 22-24. The retreat are $10. Door prizes and McKinley Ave. 8428. 5 Easter Sunday at fi [email protected] or (405) offers a profound opportunity to 878-5352. experience God’s love, forgiveness Job Box and compassion. Participation is 40 Days for Life strictly confi dential. The retreat Registered nurse a degree) is required as well as ex- First grade teacher Guidance counselor Ash Wednesday marked the is sponsored by the Archdiocesan Ultimate One Home Health Care perience in directing a choir, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Cath- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Cath- beginning of 40 Days for Life in Vespers for Year of Consecrated in Shawnee, directed by Fr. Paul providing accompaniment using a olic School in Edmond is looking Offi ce of Family Life. For more olic School in Edmond is looking Norman. Prayer and fasting, and Life Zahler, O.S.B., Ph.D., seeks full- piano and organ. Send inquiries to for a fi rst grade teacher for the information, call (405) 623-3844 for a part-time elementary school participation in our peaceful vigil Join St. Gregory’s celebration time, part-time or PRN RN’s and Deacon Paul Lewis at (405) 376- 2015-2016 school year. Interest- guidance counselor. Interested ap- are ways you can help. Contact of the Year of Consecrated Life on or e-mail rachelsvineyardokc@ LPN’s in the Oklahoma City area. 9435 or [email protected]. ed applicants should hold at least plicants should hold a master’s de- Connie Lang at (405) 249-1041 or April 12, beginning with Vespers gmail.com. Cost is $75 for meals, a Health insurance available for full- a bachelor’s degree in education gree in counseling or a related fi eld [email protected]. at 3 p.m. Vespers will be followed private room and all retreat mate- time employment. E-mail resume Rosary teacher with state teaching certifi cation in with state teacher certifi cation as Life of the Party gala by a presentation on vocations rials. Payment plans and fi nancial to [email protected] or fax to (405) Rosary Catholic School in Okla- early childhood or elementary ed- a school counselor. Experience in Birth Choice of Oklahoma’s Life Catechesis of the Good Shep- by Mother Miriam, Lamb of God assistance are available. 878-5302. homa City is seeking a fi fth grade ucation. Send resume, cover letter school counseling preferred. Send of the Party gala is at 6 p.m. Sat- herd summer training O.S.B. Dinner will be held with experienced, accredited teacher for and copy of teaching certifi cate to urday, March 28. The fundraiser resume and credentials to Laura Catechesis of the Good Shepherd members from various consecrated Pilgrimage to Spain Mustang music director the 2015–2016 school year. This Laura Gallagher at includes dinner, an auction and is a Montessori-based approach to life communities. Tickets to the Join Fr. John Magdalene Suen- Holy Spirit Catholic Church in faith-fi lled person must be able to [email protected] or Gallagher at dancing at the Oklahoma City Golf the religious formation of children, celebration include a ticket to Matt ram, OCD, a Carmelite Friar at Mustang is seeking a full-time teach all subjects for this elemen- by mail to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, [email protected] (see and Country Club. Contact Barba- rooted in Sacred Scripture, Liturgy Maher’s Saints and Sinners Tour Little Flower Catholic Church music director. Candidates will tary grade level, and to accept 925 S Boulevard, Edmond 73034. previous entry). ra at (405) 606-8428. and respect for the child’s rich re- concert at 6:30 p.m. For tickets, in OKC, on a 14-day pilgrimage take part in the spiritual develop- duties assigned to this position. Download application packet at lationship with God. This religious contact SGU’s FIDE at fi de@st- to Spain to celebrate the 500th ment of the parish. Bilingual skills For an application, contact the www.archokc.org/multimedia/ St. Gregory’s dean of students Catholic Foundation scholar- gregorys.edu or (405) 878-5352. formation program has shown to anniversary of St. Teresa of Avi- preferred. A degree in music and/ Department of Catholic Education fi les/doc_download/294-teach- Visit http://www.archokc.org/ ships available encourage a greater participation la’s birth, Aug. 4-19, 2015. Learn or liturgy (or experience in lieu of at (405) 721-4202. er-application-packet. jobs-box. The 2015-2016 Catholic Foun- in Mass and a strong foundation Catholics Coming Home about St. Teresa and see the plac- dation of Oklahoma scholar- for the reception of the sacra- St. Charles Borromeo, 5024 N ship applications are available. ments. This summer, a formation Grove, OKC, will be having an es where she lived and served our The foundation offers a $6,000 training course to help adults to informal group meeting for people church in Spain. The highlight of scholarship ($1,500 per year) to learn how to foster religious life for who are interested in investigating this pilgrimage is a four-day Inter- students attending a non-Cath- children will be available at St. Eu- returning to the Catholic Church. national Teresian Meeting in Avila olic college or university, and gene in OKC. The training course The group will meet from 6 p.m. from Aug. 10-14. The cost, which a $12,000 scholarship ($3,000 is designed to provide specifi c to 7 p.m. each Tuesday for fi ve includes airfare, hotels, meals and per year) to students attending a methods and materials. Training weeks, beginning April 14. The bus transportation, is $3,500 dbl. Catholic college or university. Visit will be held June 17-20 and June meetings are a confi dential place occ. The cost for registration and the CFO website at www.cfook.org 24-27. A $100 deposit is due by to discuss your feelings regarding attendance at the International for more information or contact March 31. For more information, the Church, and to update and re- Teresian Meeting is an additional your pastor, DRE or high school contact Susan Ison at sison@steu- new your faith in a compassionate $190. Current passport required. counselor for an application. For geneschool.org or Christie Ardoin atmosphere. For more information, For further information and to questions, contact CFO at (405) at [email protected]. contact the church offi ce at (405) register, contact Fr. John at (405) 721-4115 or [email protected]. 789-2592. 235-2037 or [email protected], Applications are due by April 8. Birmingham pilgrimage deadline or contact Barbara Basgall at April 1 ACCW sponsors workshop on [email protected]. SGU information session for Join Rev. Stephen Hamilton (St. domestic violence adult degree programs Monica, Edmond) on a pilgrimage ACCW is presenting a workshop, St. Gregory’s University will to Birmingham, Ala. Discover the Women Healing the Wounds, from Fr. Janocha to lead pilgrimage host a free information session Swiss winemaking heritage of Ar- 9 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, April to Poland, Eastern Europe on Tuesday, March 24, at 6 p.m. kansas’ Wiederkehr Wine Cellars, 18, at the Catholic Pastoral Cen- Fr. Carl William Janocha, St. for those interested in earning an Subiaco Monastery, explore Mem- ter. Deb Stanaland from the Okla- Mary, Medford, will lead a pil- associate’s, bachelor’s or mas- phis’ exciting Beale Street; tour the homa City YWCA and Karen Paint- grimage to Poland and Eastern ter’s degree through its College of Crystal Shrine Grotto, St. Paul’s er, our NCCW Representative to Europe from Nov. 2-13. 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By Pedro A. Moreno, OP, MRE Saint Francis Xavier Bianchi: Director of Hispanic Ministry “When you hear that I can no longer say “Another angel came and Mass, count me among the dead.” stood at the altar, holding a Saint Leonard of Port Maurice: gold censer. He was given a “I think that if the Mass did not exist, the great quantity of incense to world would have sunk into the abyss, by the offer, along with the prayers weight of its iniquity. The Mass is the powerful of all the holy ones, on the support that sustains it.” “A Mass before death gold altar that was before the can be more profi table than many after death.” throne. The smoke of the incense along with the Saint Bonaventure: prayers of the holy ones went up before God “The Holy Mass is the work of God in that it from the hand of the angel.” (Revelation 8: 3-4) presents all the love God has for us, in a sense A central aspect in the lives of the saints is it is the synthesis, the sum of all the benefi ts their encounter with Christ and his love in the that God has bestowed upon us.” “There are celebration of the Holy Mass. The book of Rev- as many mysteries in the Mass as drops of elation in the Bible speaks of the celebration water in the sea, as specks of dust in the air, of the Mass when it mentions the prayers of and as angels in heaven; I do not know if there the holy ones, or the saints, on the altar before has ever left the hand of the Almighty a deeper the throne of God. And, in the writings of the mystery.” saints, we fi nd many references to the Mass Saint Teresa of Avila: and how important it is to live every Eucharis- “Without the Mass, what would be of us? All tic Liturgy. Here are various quotes from the saints on of us below would perish because only it can the Holy Mass: stop the arm of God. Without it, the Church Saint John Bosco: certainly would not last and the world would be “In his Eucharistic form, Jesus teaches us to lost without remedy.” empty ourselves to become like Him: Friend- Once, Saint Teresa felt fl ooded with the ship requires equal life and condition; to live Christ with angels in a stained glass window at Corpus goodness of God. Then, asked this question to the Eucharist, we empty ourselves with Jesus Christi Church in Oklahoma City. Photo Archdiocese our Lord: “My Lord, how can I thank You?” Our that in the Eucharist has emptied Himself.” of Oklahoma City. Lord replied: “Attend Mass.” Saint John Vianney: much value it has.’ An angel, a thousand an- I wish to express my gratitude to the follow- “If we knew the value of the Mass we would gels, all of Heaven, know this and think so.” ing websites for their assistance in developing die of joy.” “If we knew the value of the Holy Saint Laurence: this column: Corazones.org, es.catholic.net and Sacrifi ce of the Mass, what an extra effort we “Never has a human tongue enumerated The Apostolate of Daily Mass located at sanc- would make to be at Mass.” the favors that correlate to the Sacrifi ce of the ta-missa-cotidiana.org/es/. Saint Thomas Aquinas: Mass. The sinner is reconciled with God. The “The celebration of Mass is as valuable as the righteous man is even more upright; sins are death of Jesus on the Cross.” erased, vices removed, virtue and merit grow, Saint Teresa of Avila, Doctor of the Church Saint Francis of Assisi: because of her deep spirituality and mystical and the wiles of the devil are frustrated.” “Man should tremble, the world should vi- life, will soon celebrate the fi fth centenary of brate, and the whole Heaven should be deeply Saint Peter Julian Eymard: her birth. A pilgrimage is being planned for moved when the Son of God appears on the “Know, O Christian, that the Mass is the ho- August to Avila and other locations in Spain, altar in the hands of the priest.” liest act of religion. We cannot do anything to in addition to participating in many activities connected to this major anniversary of Saint Saint Pio of Pietrelcina: glorify God more, nor can we do anything bet- ter for our soul, than devoutly attending Mass; Teresa of Avila, a holy woman in love with “Do not participate in the Mass routinely.” Jesus Christ and who lived each Mass with and as often as possible.” “It would be easier for the world to survive special devotion. without the sun than without the Holy Mass” Saint Bernard: For more information about this pilgrim- “The Mass is infi nite like Jesus. ... Just ask “You get more merit attending a Mass with age, call Father John M. Suenram, OCD, at an angel what the Mass is, and He will answer devotion than by handing all one’s possessions Little Flower Catholic Church, (405) 235- them truthfully, ‘I understand what is and why to the poor and traveling the world on pilgrim- 2037 or e-mail [email protected]. it is offered, however, I cannot understand how age.”

St. John Vianney, pictured in a stained-glass window, St. Thomas Aquinas is depicted in a painting at the Do- St. Teresa of Avila, the first female declared a doctor of is widely known to Catholics as the Cure d’Ars. CNS minican House of Studies in Washington. CNS photo/ the church, is depicted in a church in Troyes, France. photo/Crosiers. Nancy Wiechec. CNS/Crosiers.