Sooner Catholic soonercatholic.org November 4, 2012 archokc.org Archbishop — Be Catholic Before Democrat or Republican By Carl Bunderson and Matthew A. Rarey Parish Catholic News Agency Rome, Italy (CNA/EWTN News) — Celebrates As the country approaches election Years of Work day, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia is encouraging Catholic as New Church voters to place their faith above their Construction allegiance to political parties. “I’m always encouraging our Begins people minimally to vote, maximally to run for political office, and make Page 3 sure that they’re Catholic prior to being Democrat or Republican and that they put that into practice politically,” he told CNA in Rome on Oct. 22. Archbishop Chaput echoed the calls of other American bishops to have their flocks consider their faith in the voting booth. “We do believe in the separation of church and state, but we don’t believe in the separation of faith from our political life,” he said. “It’s very important for Catholics to make distinctions when voting that they never support intrinsic evils like abortion, which is evil Visiting in all circumstances. That’s a lot different from different economic policies” that people can reasonably Priest University of Notre Dame’s mascot, the Leprechaun, greets children and staff at Presents the Children’s Center Oct. 26. The Fighting Irish band marched and played a disagree on, the archbishop ex- special concert at the center for a crowd of several hundred people. See story on plained. New Kind Page 11. (Photo by Traci Chapman) continued on Page 8 of Homily Page 16 Hurricane the Type of Storm Feared by Many on New Jersey Coast for a Long Time, Catholic Official Says By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Hurricane Sandy “is a storm that people in southern New Jersey have feared for a long time because of its direct impact on the coast,” an area that is highly developed and also has a significant rate of poverty, said an official of Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Camden, N.J. “Ocean City, N.J., which is in Cape May County, that was completely covered with water ... and that’s a fairly large area,” Kevin Hickey, executive director of Catholic Charities, told Catholic News Service Oct. 30. He said Wildwood, N.J., was similarly underwater and flooding Residents are rescued by emergency personnel from floodwaters brought on by would be a severe problem anywhere Hurricane Sandy in Little Ferry, N.J., Oct. 30. (CNS photo/Adam Hunger, Reuters) where rivers met bays or estuaries. Access had been barred to the assessing the extent of power outages been identified by midday Oct. 30 as barrier islands — which include and flooding. Hickey said teams relief distribution sites. Atlantic City — because state and had been set up to establish relief Camden was one of many dioceses local police and fire officials were services, and that two parishes had continued on Page 11 2 November 4, 2012 Sooner Catholic

Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Uniting our Duty to Pray and our Duty to Vote First of all, then, I ask that supplications, prayers, Most Reverend petitions and thanksgivings be offered for everyone, for Paul S. Coakley kings and for all in authority, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity. Archbishop of Oklahoma City Publisher (1 Timothy 2:2) Archbishop Paul S. Coakley It is clear that the St. Paul exhorts us to offer prayers the vulnerable in our midst: the poor, the elderly, the and thanksgiving for those whom God has permitted, sick and the immigrant. Ray Dyer and we have chosen, to govern our nation, our state May our votes further our commitment as a nation to Editor and our communities. As Election Day is now upon us, the sanctity of marriage and the family, as well as to I invite all of my readers to join me in prayer for our the dignity of each human life, especially of the lives of nation, our candidates and our electorate. the unborn, who are the most vulnerable of all. Cara Koenig May our votes further our commitment as a nation Let Us Pray. to preserve religious liberty and the exercise of all our Photographer/Special Projects O God, our Father and Lord of all, to You we lift this liberties which are a gracious gift from You. prayer. May this Election Day lead us toward a more quiet We praise and thank You for the opportunity to and tranquil life as a nation, living each day in peace Brianna Joyce exercise our duty to vote as citizens of this great nation. and in dignity, in justice and in freedom. Office Staff Guide us, through the power of your Spirit, so we may And finally Lord, bless and guide all that are chosen vote in a manner that best reflects our living faith, our to govern our United States of America. Volume 34, Number 20 Gospel values and the teachings of our Church. We ask this through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Sooner Catholic Newspaper May our votes advance our nation's commitment to Amen

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The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. (405) 721-1810 Fax: (405) 721-5210 November 4 — Catholic Charities Centennial Mass, Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3 p.m. November 6 — Department Heads Meeting, Catholic Pastoral Center, 10 a.m. e-mail: [email protected] November 6 — Mass at Catholic Pastoral Center, 11:30 a.m. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 32180 November 7 — School Mass and Classroom Visits, St. Charles Borromeo School, 9:30 a.m. Oklahoma City, OK 73123 November 7 — Personnel Board Meeting, Catholic Pastoral Center, 3 p.m. November 7 — Catholic Charities Centennial Celebration Dinner, 6 p.m. November 8 — School Mass and Classroom Visits, St. James the Greater School, 8:30 a.m. Visit us online through the November 8 — Envisioning Team Listening Session, Holy Family Church, Lawton, 7 p.m. Archdiocesan Web Page at November 10 — Home School Mass, St. Monica Church, Edmond, 10 a.m. www.archokc.org November 11 — 50th Anniversary Mass and Dedication of New School Building, Christ the King Church, 10 a.m. November 12 - Thursday, November 15 — U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Meeting, Baltimore, Md. November 16 — Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Board Meeting, Catholic Pastoral Center, 1 p.m. The Sooner Catholic (USPS 066-910) is November 16 — Hispanic Ministry Reception, Epiphany of the Lord Church, 7 p.m. published biweekly except for once in July November 17 — Installation of Diaconate Candidates as Acolytes, Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 5 p.m. and twice in December by the Archdiocese November 18 — Confirmation, Sacred Heart Church, El Reno, 10:45 a.m. of Oklahoma City. November 18 — Marriage Anniversary Mass, Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3 p.m.

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From left, Rodney Albert, Joe Martinez, Rick Martinez, Charles Weber, Jose Chavez, Cecil Martinez, Father Mike Wheelahan and Brad Jesko. The old church building stands in the background. Parishioners will continue to hold liturgy there until the new building is done. Parish Celebrates Hard Work With New Church Groundbreaking BEAVER — The dust is flying around here but purchased the Lone Star schoolhouse, built in receipt will be returned to donaters for charitable it is not from the panhandle drought and wind- 1907, and moved it to Beaver. It was placed on lots tax purposes. storms. New construction has started in Beaver at donated by Father John Stafford, who inherited The parishioners of St. Frances Cabrini said, St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. The congre- them from his late mother, Mrs. Kate Stafford. “We have a long and exciting road ahead of us, gation has held many, many garage sales, food The Franciscan priests at Guymon served St. with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, to bring our booths and received many generous donations Frances Cabrini Catholic Church from 1947 until dream to completion. We hope to build a simple yet from parishioners and other contributors over the 1963. After some diocesan redistricting, St. beautiful structure to proclaim that the Body of last two years. This labor of love was to raise Frances became a mission of Buffalo, and then St. Christ is alive and thriving in our small town of enough funds to build a new church and parish Peter’s Catholic Church in Woodward. Today, Beaver, Oklahoma.” hall facility. The old parish hall was torn down in St. Frances is served by the priests at St. Peter’s The parish hopes to have the new facility September to make room for a 6,500-square-foot Catholic Church in Guymon, under the guidance completed by April 2013 in time for the cele- facility that will house the sanctuary, parish hall, of Father Mike Wheelahan, pastor. bration of Confirmation. Archbishop Emeritus kitchen and three classrooms all under one roof. Today, St. Frances Cabrini is the home parish of Eusebius Beltran has been faithfully instru- St. Frances Cabrini Catholic community began 65 parishioners in Beaver and the surrounding mental in helping the parish community achieve in 1947 when Father Noel William, O.F.M., areas. Weekly Mass is held each Sunday at 9 this long-awaited dream, so he will preside at promised a monthly Sunday Mass if parishioners a.m. A memorial fund has been established for Confirmation and the opening Mass in April. in the area could provide a place of worship. The those wishing to donate money in memory of Appreciation is also bountiful for Archbishop first Mass was held on Feb. 1, 1947, in the court- a loved one. This fund will be used to furnish Paul Coakley and the Archdiocese of Oklahoma room of the Beaver County Courthouse with the new church and parish hall. All donations City for their generous support in helping the 27 people in attendance. Eventually, in April 1947, can be mailed to St. Frances Cabrini Catholic parishioners at St. Frances Cabrini make their parishioners, Mr. and Mrs. John Buechner, Church, P.O. Box 235, Beaver, Okla. 73932. A prayerful vision become a blessed reality. Archdiocese to Offer Master of Arts Degree in Pastoral Ministry The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City providing education and formation for the Dominican tradition, moreover, Information on MAPM is on our is delighted to announce the opening the laity through two main programs. the individual components of the Archdiocesan website using this link: of Cohort 5 of the Master of Arts Begun in 1983, the Pastoral Ministry program come together in the context http://archokc.org/office-of-pastoral- Degree in Pastoral Ministry, which is program continues to provide the of community and, specifically, that of ministry/home, then click on Master offered in affiliation with Aquinas theological education and foundation the student cohort of learners who of Arts degree program. Materials Institute of Theology, St. Louis. The needed for ministry in the Church. In matriculate together through the total may also be obtained by calling or Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry conjunction with Newman University degree program process. The cohort emailing the Pastoral Ministry Office, degree provides formation for pastoral in Wichita, Kan., a bachelor’s degree experience serves as an integrating (405) 721-4208 or 800-721-5651 Ext. ministers who can serve in a variety in Pastoral Ministry can be obtained feature of the various components 118, [email protected]. of parish, hospital, education and through this program. As the need to of the MAPM degree, a four-year Information sessions about MAPM diocesan ministries. The program is prepare persons for leadership in experience, and commences in August 5 are scheduled on Monday, Nov. 12, designed to engage and complement ministry in the local Church became 2013. The degree is offered in a 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 17, 9:30 the unique gifts of experienced clear, the Master of Arts in Pastoral blended learning format, including a.m. Sessions will be held at these pastoral ministers through graduate Ministry (MAPM) program soon both online and face-to-face classroom locations and connected via video- level theological and ministerial followed. Four cohorts have graduated sessions. conferencing: St. Francis, Enid; St. formation in the Catholic tradition. A since this degree began in 1992. In a recent message to the Interna- Peter, Woodward; St. Mary, Clinton; unique feature of this degree program The MAPM degree is a 48 credit- tional Forum of Catholic Action, Pope Prince of Peace, Altus; Holy Family, is its openness to both lay and hour program consisting of 15 courses Benedict XVI noted that the laity are Lawton; and the Catholic Pastoral ordained, to anyone desiring to in academic theology and ministry, a “co-responsible” for the Church’s being Center, Oklahoma City. Please call or become a well-prepared minister in three-month experience of supervised and acting, and recognized the im- email to let us know if you plan to the local Church. practice of ministry (field education), portance of a mature and committed attend one of these sessions. The The roots of our Archdiocesan and four credit hours in spiritual and laity prepared for this role. The Arch- admissions process is now open and formation efforts go all the way back personal formation that runs con- diocese invites men and women in accepting inquiries and applications. to Vatican II and its call to all people current with the academic portion of ministry, both lay and ordained, who Please call or email Sister Diane to live fully their baptism in trans- the degree program. The MAPM want to respond to this challenging Koorie, Program Director, to discuss forming the world, in family, neigh- degree is designed to offer the student call of “co-responsibility” and be better the MAPM or to make an appoint- borhood, marketplace and ministry an integrated experience of academic prepared for roles of leadership in the ment regarding application: (405) in the Church. The Archdiocese theology, field education and spiritual local Church to consider the MAPM 721-4208 or 800-721-5651 Ext. 118, responded to this new challenge by formation for ministry. In the spirit of degree experience. [email protected]. 4 November 4, 2012 Sooner Catholic

Election 2012 — What Voting Means American political campaigns fond memories of the Eisenhower have never been for the squeamish. years, cannot be determinative of With the sole exceptions of George one’s moral judgment about the Washington’s two uncontested American future, and those who elections, every presidential would lead us into it, in 2012. campaign has seen its share of Morally serious voters understand vulgarity, skullduggery and personal that the character of political parties disparagement. Those who imagine changes over time, and that that “going negative” is the in- voting for the Democrats or the vention of today’s polls and focus Republicans because “that’s what groups haven’t read very much we’ve always done” is outsourcing about the rhetorical character of the one’s moral judgments to others. senior Adams-Jefferson battle of Morally serious 1800, the younger Adams-Jackson citizens recognize contest of 1824, or the Blaine-Cleve- that voting a land fight of 1884, not to mention straight party line the dubious goings-on in Illinois and is an abrogation Texas in 1960, or in Florida in 2000. of moral responsi- American presidential politics is a bility, because the contact sport and while we may judgment one wish it were not so — while we may makes on a party’s Father Jack Feehily celebrates Mass at St. Andrew’s. The parish is celebrating its By George wish that JFK and Barry Goldwater candidate for, say, anniversary with a Mass and social gala. Weigel had set a new pattern by their plan, president, cannot aborted by the Kennedy assassina- be applied willy- tion, to rent a plane together and fly nilly to that party’s candidate in St. Andrew’s to Celebrate around the country, holding some- House or Senate races. thing akin to the Lincoln-Douglas Morally serious Catholics Anniversary with Mass, Gala debates — what we’ve experienced recognize that no one party in con- these past months is likely what temporary America fully embodies MOORE — As the Second Galier (Archdiocese of Atlanta), we’ll have for the foreseeable future. Catholic social teaching, but alert Vatican Council was being Joe Arledge and Billy Lewis. But just because electioneering Catholics will also take notice when convened in 1962, a new Catholic Seminarian Danny Grover has increasingly resembles a reality a party holds Catholic social teach- parish was established here under completed two years of theology show, voters are not absolved from ing — including the Church’s teach- the patronage of St. Andrew the studies and is presently completing treating the electoral franchise as ing on such fundamental issues as Apostle. Bishop Victor J. Reed a pastoral year at St. Charles something rather different than the inalienable right to life and the named Father John M. Joyce Borromeo. casting a vote on “American Idol.” nature of marriage — in contempt. as the first pastor for Catholics Since the late 1990s, the church’s In the Catholic understanding of In this particular season of decision, living from as far west as Tuttle physical campus has been greatly these things, politics, for all its all adherents of biblical religion will to the area around Draper Lake expanded and refurbished to tawdriness, still engages questions pay close attention to the religious in the east, embracing Moore provide a beautiful setting for of right and wrong, good and bad, liberty concerns raised by the U.S. and a large swath of southwest members to grow in their love the noble and the base. Political bishops over the past year and Oklahoma City. for God and neighbor. Most judgment is prudential judgment; will weigh their votes in light of a Some 45 families gathered for recently, the church broke ground but prudence is a virtue, a habit of candidate’s commitment to religious Sunday Mass at Holy Child School on a new Youth Center and the mind and heart that, as the freedom in full. on Western Avenue until a new Chapel. St. Andrew’s has become Catechism of the Catholic Church Voting is an exercise in moral Parish Activities Center for nearly well-known for its youth ministry teaches, “disposes a person to dis- judgment about the immediate 150 families was dedicated in and its year-round programs for cern the good and choose the correct future that must take into account 1965 at 800 N.W. Fifth St. With the faith formation of adults. For means to accomplish it.” Prudence the medium- and long-term future. the vigorous participation of laity many years now, it is also one of “guides the judgment of conscience,” Voters who think only of themselves, and religious, the parish developed the four parishes that sponsor All and helps us “overcome doubts and do not take into account what rapidly under the leadership of Saints Catholic School. about the good to achieve and the kind of country their children and Father Joyce and his successors — The anniversary celebration evil to avoid.” grandchildren will inherit, are being Father David Jones (1969-1974), will culminate with a special Mass For the vast majority of American politically shortsighted and morally Father Ben Zoeller (1974-1984), and gala social event. The people citizens, exercising prudential judg- obtuse. Father George Pupius (1984-1997) of the parish would be honored to ment in politics is not a matter of Voting is not simply a privilege; it and Father Jack Feehily (1997- have you join them on Nov. 29 at framing and executing public policy, is a noble privilege, because it asks present). From the time the 6:30 p.m. when Archbishop Paul but of voting. Voting, in other words, each of us to bring our best judg- permanent diaconate program Coakley will preside at the is an exercise in moral judgment. ment to bear on matters of grave was begun during the tenure of Eucharist on the eve of the Feast Which is to say that serious consequence. The voting booth isn’t Archbishop Salatka, St. Andrew’s of St. Andrew. Christians, for whom love of the the confessional. But like the con- became a vocational seedbed for Former parishioners and friends Lord Jesus and fidelity to his fessional, it should be entered after many married deacons: Victor of St. Andrew’s are also invited Kingdom measure all our other serious moral reflection and prayer. Galier, Mike Harmon, Angus to a wonderful dinner dance at 6 loves and loyalties, vote with their George Weigel is a Distinguished Watford, Tom Schott, Jim Knight, p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the brains, not with their emotions. Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Jim Barton, George Leal, Stan Magnuson Hotel and Meridian Morally serious voters understand Public Policy Center in Washington, Knipp, James Keene and Jerome Convention Center. Tickets are that casting a ballot is not an D.C. Weigel’s column is distributed Caplinger. $25 per person, and RSVPs are exercise in nostalgia, and gratitude by the Denver Catholic Register, the The parish has also fostered requested by Nov. 26. to FDR for giving grandpa a job in official newspaper of the Archdiocese priestly vocations … Scott For more information, contact the Civilian Conservation Corps, or of Denver. Phone: 303-715-3215. Adams, Rusty Hewes, Victor the parish office at (405) 799-3334.

Pope Says Faith and Hope Are Foundation of Migrants’ Hope for a Better Life VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Migrants of what he called a “striking phenome- the ‘hopelessness’ of an unpromising possessions, but faith and hope allow usually are forced to leave their non” that raises “dramatic challenges.” future,” the Pope wrote. those who emigrate to face a difficult countries because of poverty, hunger or The Vatican released the message The Pope’s message was introduced present if they can believe it will lead violence, but faith and hope help them Oct. 29 on the heels of the Synod of in a news conference at the Vatican by to a better future. They are not just face their hardships and seek a better Bishops on the New Evangelization, Cardinal Antonio Maria Veglio and seeking to improve their financial, life elsewhere, Pope Benedict XVI said. which brought church leaders from Bishop Joseph Kalathiparambil, social or political condition, the Pope The Pope chose “Migrations: Pilgrimage around the world. respectively, president and secretary of said — they hope to “encounter of Faith and Hope” as the theme for the “Faith and hope are inseparable in the Pontifical Council for Migrants and acceptance, solidarity and help” from 2013 celebration of the World Day of the hearts of many migrants, who Travelers. Migration by its nature those in their new country who can Migrants and Refugees, and issued a deeply desire a better life and not involves the pain of uprooting and recognize the values and resources they message that touched on many facets infrequently try to leave behind separation from family, country and have to offer, he said. Sooner Catholic November 4, 2012 5 Zalot Short Stories, Essays Written From the Heart By Ray Dyer Sooner Catholic

If you would like to give a book as a Christmas gift, you won’t do any better than “From Where I Sit.” “From Where I Sit” is a book of short stories and essays written by Bill Zalot. Zalot writes from his home in Philadelphia, Pa., but more importantly, he writes from his heart. Born some 57 Cardinal Francis E. George of Chicago, center, concelebrates Mass with U.S. bishops years ago with spastic on their “ad limina” visits in front of the tomb of St. Peter in the crypt of St. Peter’s cerebral palsy, Zalot writes Basilica at the Vatican earlier this year. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) for a number of Catholic publications, from time to time his works are published Cardinal Warns Secularization in the Sooner Catholic. I first got to know Bill More Serious Than Elections years ago when he would email a “piece,” as he calls his Bill Zalot Chicago, Ill. (CNA/EWTN News) Cardinal George said his prede- work, and then make a phone — Cardinal Francis George of cessor, Cardinal George Mundelein, call to follow up, making Chicago has said that the “secular- acted similarly in his 1937 sure I had received it. If izing” of American culture is a criticisms of Adolph Hitler, whose one word could describe Bill “much larger issue” than political Nazi government had dissolved Zalot, it would be, I believe, causes or the outcome of the Catholic youth groups, silenced the perseverance. presidential elections, warning German bishops in the media and “Did you like it?” Zalot asks against a rise of anti-religious tried to discredit the Church’s each time he sends a “piece.” sentiment and restating his fears work through putting on trial If the answer is yes, his next of a future persecution in the priests, monks and sisters accused question is “Why?” United States. of immorality. You’d better have a good “The world divorced from the Cardinal Mundelein had warned reason for liking it, “just God who created and redeemed it that there is no guarantee “that because” doesn’t cut it with inevitably comes to a bad end. It’s the battlefront may not stretch Bill Zalot. on the wrong side of the only some day into our own land.” Mike Aquilina edited Zalot’s history that finally matters,” American Catholics’ silence could books. Aquilina is editor of Cardinal George said in his mean that “we too will be fighting New Covenant magazine Oct. 21 column for the Catholic alone.” and author of “Fathers of New World. While Cardinal Mundelein the Church.” This is how he Cardinal George said the 2012 never saw persecution at home, describes Zalot and his works political campaigns have brought Cardinal George warned against in a promotional for “From to the surface “anti-religious trends that follow the example of Where I Sit.” sentiment, much of it explicitly the John Lennon song “Imagine,” “This books belongs to anti-Catholic, that has been which imagines a world without everyone who suffers with growing in this country for several religion. disabilities, and that means decades.” Secularism, he said, is “We don’t have to imagine such all of us. “From Where I Sit.” just “communism’s better-scrubbed a world; the 20th century has “When you live in a wheel- bedfellow.” given us horrific examples of such Bill Zalot chair, every day is a challenge Cardinal George also touched on worlds,” Cardinal George said. — but also an adventure. 183 pages reports that he believes a successor He denounced the violence of You can’t take anything for of his will be martyred. Those “the nation state gone bad” which Amazon $10 granted. You notice the de- stories came from his remarks to a claims an absolute power to decide tails, because those details our own lives afresh. In his group of priests several years ago. questions and make laws “beyond mean the difference between experience, we see our own, “I am (correctly) quoted as say- its own competence.” getting there and getting stuck. perhaps for the first time.” ing that I expected to die in bed, Cardinal George closed his “Bill Zalot’s memories and Zalot is one of nine children. my successor will die in prison and remarks by reminding Catholics stories are full of those little His book is dedicated to the his successor will die a martyr in that God “sustains the world, in details, the things the rest of us memory of his mom and dad, the public square,” the cardinal good times and in bad.” Jesus never think about because we “who were always there for me.” wrote. Christ has “overcome and rescued don’t have to.” I am thankful to call him However, Cardinal George said history.” Aquilina continues, “From friend and grateful that God the reports left out his last “Those who gather at his cross his unusual angle, Bill shows us blessed me to know him. phrase about the bishop who and by his empty tomb, no matter succeeds a possible martyr: “His their nationality, are on the right successor will pick up the shards side of history. of a ruined society and slowly “Those who lie about him and help rebuild civilization, as persecute or harass his followers in Correction the Church has done so often in any age might imagine they are human history.” bringing something new to history, The address for the Holy Innocents Adoration and The cardinal said in discussing but they inevitably end up ringing the matter, he was trying to ex- the changes on the old human Prayer Chapel was incorrect in the Oct. 21 issue of press “in overly dramatic fashion” story of sin and oppression,” the the Sooner Catholic. The correct address is 6114 NW what the “complete secularization” cardinal concluded. 63rd St. of society could bring. He encouraged Catholics to If you would like to help support the foundation, “What I said is not ‘prophetic’ pray the Rosary in October so that checks can be mailed to: Holy Innocents Foundation, but a way to force people to think the Holy Spirit will guide and outside of the usual categories that strengthen the bishops at the 6114 NW 63rd St., Warr Acres, Okla. 73122, or limit and sometimes poison both Synod for the New Evangelization Holy Innocents Foundation, Box 6386, Norman, Okla. private and public discourse,” he presently gathered at the Vatican. 73070. said. 6 November 4, 2012 Sooner Catholic Catholic Foundation Names Grant Recipients The Catholic Foundation annually awards grants in support of education- related projects to parishes, schools and religious education programs throughout the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. In addition to program materials, many of the grant requests have focused on computers and technology as a means of engaging more students in the educational process. Tony Tyler, president of the Catholic Foundation said, “The Catholic Foundation continues to support educational projects for parishes and schools within the Archdiocese. These grants provide extra resources that many parishes and schools would not otherwise be able to afford. This year we will award 50 grants totaling over $75,000.” Many of the grants go to technology improvements in the classrooms. As a special emphasis, this year grants for STEM projects were promoted within the schools. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Youth programs at parishes are also supported by helping their students attend the Steubenville Youth Conference in the summer. The Catholic Foundation is proud to provide educational resources to students through our annual grant awards. Whether textbooks or laptops, “Investing in the Future of Our Faith” remains our goal as we educate the next generation of Catholic men and women. The 2012 grant recipients are: Parish/School – City – Project All Saints School – Norman – Mindstorms Project – Lego Robotics Bishop John Carroll School – OKC – Electronic Readers and E-Books Bishop McGuinness High School – OKC – Physics Lab Upgrade Christ the King Church – OKC – Formation Workshop for Level II – CGS CFO board member Susan Moran Crowder (right) presents a Catholic Foundation Church of the Epiphany of the Lord – OKC – Large Flat-Screen Television grant check to Karen Carter, principal of Christ the King School, and Reverend and Blu-Ray DVD Player Richard Stansberry, pastor of Christ the King Church. Church of the Good Shepherd – Boise City – Video Conferencing/Wi-Fi Good Shepherd Church – Marietta – Retreats, Bibles, Amplifiers, U.S. Flag, Saint Joseph School – Enid – Interactive Technology Improvements Crucifixes Saint Katharine Drexel Retirement Center – El Reno – Educational Good Shepherd School – OKC – Supplies for Teaching and Parent Equipment for Staff Classroom Communications Saint Mark the Evangelist – Norman – Youth Ministries Laptop Computer Holy Name Church – Chickasha – Improving Technology and Resources Saint Mary Church – Ardmore – Youth Group/Folkloric Dance Group/ Holy Name Church – Shattuck – Seeds of Faith Adult Formation Fall Carnival Holy Trinity School – Okarche – Parish Data Systems School Module Saint Mary Church – Guthrie – Steubenville Youth Conference Mount St. Mary High School – OKC – 10 Netbooks for Science Department Saint Mary School – Guthrie – Religious and Leadership Development Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Sterling – Projector and Screen (with Retreats installation) Saint Mary School – Lawton – Amplification Assist Academics (Phase III) Prince of Peace Church – Altus – Video Conferencing Camera Saint Patrick Church – OKC – R.E. 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At each stage adjust- question and answer session ments are made for the good of the in an Evangelization workshop, a relationship and the bonds of love participant stood up and with a nurtured and strengthened. worried look on his face asked, Regarding our own faith journey “Evangelization or Catechesis? with Jesus Christ, we also go Will someone make up their mind! through stages in our relationship Which one is it?” with the Lord. We refer to this It was obvious relationship as our Evangelization. to those of us The stages we go through with leading the work- Christ are: a) Meet Jesus Christ shop that no for the first time and begin the matter how process of Evangelization; b) We many quotes we learn more about Jesus Christ and brought from His teachings in Catechesis; c) We Pope Paul VI’s formalize, celebrate and grow in Evangelization in our relationship with our Lord and the Modern World, By Pedro His Body, the Church, through the or John Paul II’s Moreno Liturgy; d) We enrich and grow in Redeemer of Man OP, MRE our understanding of Jesus Christ or his insightful Director of and His Church by studying Mission of the Office of theology. Throughout every stage Redeemer or even Hispanic we make necessary adjustments; the U.S. Bishops’ Ministry, this is our continued and ongoing Go and Make Archdiocese conversion, no to sin and yes to Disciples: A of Oklahoma the call to holiness in and through National Plan City Christ who transforms us and with and Strategy for Him, and His Love, we transform Catholic Evangelization in the the world. Without continued United States, no matter how conversion, without holiness, many quotes and explanations of it all falls apart. The fruit of the content of these gems of true evangelization is sanctity. Church teaching, we might still be Evangelization produces happy, speaking a foreign language and joyful saints, true disciples and not explaining things well enough. friends of Christ. On a side note I would like to This whole process is mention that on the 18th of Evangelization and Catechesis is November of this year, the USCCB an important part of it! But sadly document Go and Make Disciples: we have many cases of catechesis “This is why we need a New Evangelization: A A National Plan and Strategy for offered to those that have never reconnection and deepening of our relationship Catholic Evangelization in the been introduced to our Loving with Jesus Christ with the many catechetical truths United States will have its 20th God, catechizing without anniversary. I think it is also evangelizing first. And we also, about Him which come from Him and of which He important to note that this year sadly enough, have cases of many is the center; a reminder of how our relationship our Bishops’ Conference published sacramentalized Catholics that another document on this subject, haven’t been well evangelized, with Jesus Christ is not only born but strengthened Disciples Called to Witness: The catechized or both! when we celebrate the sacraments in our liturgy.” New Evangelization. I invite all of This could be compared to those you to add these titles to your cultures where the parents have Jesus Christ began at their bap- relationship with Jesus Christ, the reading list during this Year of arranged marriages for their tism, or not being able to describe first evangelization. We celebrate Faith. children. They are formally and the relationship, give witness of it and meet Him again at every Now back to our topic, legally married but they don’t to others, or live a lifestyle that liturgical celebration. Catechesis Evangelization or Catechesis? necessarily know each other or if reflects this relationship and through truth connects and helps The misunderstanding that they do, their personal knowledge commitment, is probably a sign of us grow in Christ and His love. It’s arises in this Evangelization of each other is not necessarily being sacramentalized but not well not a choice of Evangelization or versus Catechesis situation begins very deep and they begin to evangelized, or even catechized. Catechesis, it is both done and when we make the mistake of develop a more informed relation- This is why we need a New both done well! confusing a part, catechesis, with ship after the wedding. Evangelization: A reconnection As the great Pope John Paul II the whole, which is evangelization. Applying this example to our life and deepening of our relationship said in Catechesis in Our Time, #5, It’s confusing a slice of the pie within the Church, these are the with Jesus Christ with the many a document often quoted in our with the whole pie; a tree is not children, youth and even adults, catechetical truths about Him National Catechetical Directory: the whole forest. that have received the Sacraments which come from Him and of …at the heart of catechesis we Maybe a comparison can help of Initiation, Baptism, Eucharist which He is the center; a reminder find, in essence, a Person, the here. In a long-lasting intimate and Confirmation, but if you ask of how our relationship with Jesus Person of Jesus of Nazareth, “the personal relationship between a them, “Who is Jesus Christ in your Christ is not only born but only Son from the Father ... full husband and wife, we will find life?” or if asked by anyone of our strengthened when we celebrate of grace and truth,” who suffered various stages: a) Couples protestant brothers or sisters, the sacraments in our liturgy. and died for us and who now, usually remember, at least wives “Have you accepted Jesus Christ This is why, during the Year of after rising, is living with us do, when and where they first as your personal Lord and Faith, catechesis, an important forever. It is Jesus who is “the met. b) Shortly, or immediately Savior?,” they would be confused tree in the forest of the New way, and the truth, and the life,” thereafter, there is the period for and many times wouldn’t know Evangelization, has to be an and Christian living consists in dating or the courtship. (Is the what to say because of a weak or integral part of our efforts. following Christ … the definitive word courtship used anymore? I non-existent evangelization or All Catechesis is a form of aim of catechesis is to put might be dating myself.) c) After catechetical formation. Evangelization and an essential people not only in touch but in this goes on for a while the Not knowing that as a Catholic, part of it! The first evangelization communion, in intimacy, with decision is made and the couple that has received the Sacraments opens the path to catechesis; this Jesus Christ: only He can lead us is engaged and then gets married. of Initiation and participates order needs to be maintained. to the love of the Father in the d) As the years go by the couple regularly at Sunday Mass, a Catechesis that is well done is Spirit and make us share in the continues to grow through various personal loving relationship with built on the sure foundation of a life of the Holy Trinity. 8 November 4, 2012 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic November 4, 2012 9

New stained glass windows were recently installed at two area parishes, at left and above left, at St. Mark Catholic Church of Norman; above right and right, at St. Eugene’s of Oklahoma City. (Photos courtesy) Windows Reflect Light, Beauty, Faith of Area Churches of the burning bush” with the Holy Spirit above. “It’s a creative way on approaching the sacra- By Emily Kindiger He said the whole project took five years, but “I’m ments,” he said. “The colors are just beautiful.” For the Sooner Catholic very happy, very satisfied.” He said St. Eugene started working on the project The refraction of light through stained-glass The stained glass has “created a whole different in fall 2011, and now that it’s complete, “people here windows leads to a crescendo of colored illumination space” for the chapel and it is “a very beautiful, quiet have been enjoying them.” in Christian images, and two area churches have place for prayer,” he said. “An intimate space.” Viewers must stop and figure out which symbols invested the creations of their windows to the well- Father Boyer said the entire parish is grateful to correspond to which sacrament, causing them to known Emil Frei Associates. contributors and to Emil Frei, and they are in the think more deeply about their faith, he said. St. Mark Catholic Church of Norman and St. initial planning process of adding stained glass to the And like St. Mark’s, St. Eugene’s is in the process of Catholic Campaign for Human Eugene’s of Oklahoma City recently installed stained- church as well. adding more Emil Frei windows to the church. Father glass windows. St. Mark’s were installed in August Saint Eugene’s pastor, Father Joseph Jacobi, said Jacobi said they will add three windows by March for their chapel, and St. Eugene’s were installed late eight windows were installed in their new church, 2013 in the “apse” — behind the altar where the choir Development Grants Awarded September in the church. one for the Holy Spirit and seven for each of the sits, and Psalms 8, 29 and 148 will be displayed. The Because of the generous gifts of the Hispanic community to attend Father Thomas Boyer of St. Mark’s said the plan sacraments. windows will capture “the images of these Psalms,” the people of our Archdiocese to the citizenship classes through the Center had always been to add stained glass. Emil Frei, “We wanted to bring some color and beauty into the and link them to Oklahoma with designs such as a Catholic Campaign for Human for Opportunities, a neighborhood established in 1898, has an “extreme reputation as church, and it’s (stained glass) an ancient way to do tornado and bison. Development, grants for local projects outreach program. A second grant will the finest art glass in the country,” he said, and he it,” he said. He added that after the apse, the next project will totaling $20,200 were made to six give high school students a chance to even grew up in a church with them. “There was no He said the church’s committee interviewed several be the installation of windows in the transit. These parishes and two Catholic high work with neighborhood children to other option. I think they’re the best.” companies but “we were impressed by the quality will include the four mysteries of the rosary. schools. develop a robotics project to address The chapel contains 10 windows on the west side of work and the artist.” Artist William Frank’s As light and color unite, the images on the new “These grants are made to provide issues that challenge senior citizens. for the prophets and 12 windows on the east for the knowledge of history and the history of the Catholic stained-glass windows of these two churches reveal financial support for the social By using math, science and engineer- apostles. Without the use of names, each window Church impressed them, in addition to being the images and mysteries of the Catholic faith, but ministries of the parishes and ing skills, these children will en- uses symbols and gestures to identify the prophet or attracted to Emil Frei’s presence in the Archdiocese. they also reveal beauty. schools,” said Becky VanPool, hance education skills and widen apostle. Father Jacobi said Frank saw the church’s dome “I believe one of the ways God draws us to God’s Diocesan Director for the Catholic opportunities to learn. Father Boyer said the theme of prophets on the and envisioned it as a flower opening to the sky self is through beauty,” Father Jacobi said. And as the Campaign for Human Development. Bishop McGuinness High School west and apostles on the east combines “the Old with the petals enclosing each of the sacraments. He colors reflect on the surfaces throughout the church, The grant to Blessed Sacrament received a grant to work with Testament and the New Testament.” The two eras said each window contains symbols from nature and they provide a remindful cascade of the “presence of Parish of Lawton will be used to help Sanctuary, the resource center for meet by the center window illustrated with “the fire religion. God” and his love for his people. provide job training for homeless homeless women and children families. St. Mary Parish of Ardmore sponsored by Catholic Charities. will use their grant to provide a safe Improvements to the facility will give and healthy after-school environment the women and children a greater Politics continued from Page 1 to support single parents and low- sense of dignity and value as the Catholic Charities Celebrates His remarks come as an Oct. 22 “A person (candidate) The Catholic vote has tended to income families. students improve play areas. The Gallup poll shows the “economy in follow the rest of the electorate in St. Peter of Woodward and St. students will gain insight as they 100 Years With Two Masses general” is the issue rated most im- might be right on a lot of recent years, but with the current Joseph of Buffalo will provide work with those who struggle as they portant by Americans as the election secondary issues but wrong campaign for president running neck- speakers that address spiritual en- work to address the issues that keep nears. and-neck, Gov. Romney and President OKLAHOMA CITY — In honor of and will be in Spanish. on the foundational issues.” richment. Resources and information them in poverty. 100 years of service, Catholic Charities “Catholic Charities’ works have “But people who are practicing Obama are vying for every segment will be shared with the Hispanic On Nov. 17, parishes throughout will be holding two Masses to touched the lives of thousands of Catholics cannot have alternate of voters they can. community about domestic violence, the country will take up second commemorate the celebration. All are people in need throughout its first views on abortion,” he stated. “Such in terms of the Church and the civic The latest polling from Gallup human trafficking, communication collections to fund the CCHD. The invited to attend Mass and a reception 100 years,” said Catholic Charities foundational issues have a huge community,” the archbishop pointed suggests that Romney has 51 percent and conflict resolution. The health money from the collection is then dis- at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3214 Executive Director Tim O’Connor. impact and it’s important that out. “We have to produce new saints of the Catholic vote, while Obama ministry committee will also reach persed both nationally and locally at N. Lake Avenue, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, “However, we haven’t done it alone. Catholics make those distinctions.” and be really good citizens.” has 49 percent. out to the community, churches the diocesan level for grants to groups Nov. 4. Most Reverend Paul Coakley, To show our gratitude for the “A person (candidate) might be He also connected patriotism with In the 2008 election, 53 percent of and agencies to develop a united which seek to address the root causes Archbishop of Oklahoma City, will be loving support of so many faithful right on a lot of secondary issues but love of parents and family, saying Catholic voters supported Obama, health network to serve the poor of poverty. the principal celebrant. He will be Oklahomans, we are hosting a special wrong on the foundational issues. that “loving our country is really and 47 percent supported GOP and marginalized in the Woodward The CCHD is a program of the assisted by Most Reverend Eusebius Mass and reception to reflect upon And if that’s the case, it would be participating in love of our families.” candidate John McCain. community. United States Conference of Catholic Beltran, Archbishop Emeritus, and our Centennial and look toward our very difficult for a Catholic to vote And “the meaning of family,” he Archbishop Chaput noted that At St. Charles Borromeo and Bishops, which works to promote more than 30 priests from the future.” for someone who, for example, favors asserted, is “hugely important for “Catholics who go to church vote St. Eugene, formation of health programs offering a hand up instead Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. All are welcome to both special unlimited access to abortion … that it both produced two canonized the future health of our country.” quite differently than Catholics ministries will be supported by the of a handout. Please prayerfully Catholic Charities would also like to liturgies and are requested to arrive undermines the meaning of marriage saints, John Neumann and Katherine “Having mothers and fathers who as a group, and that Catholics who CCHD grants. St. Eugene Parish will consider supporting the Catholic invite all those in the Archdiocese to early in order to be seated. To learn or supports policies that really under- Drexel, and was the location of the love us and love one another provides take their faith seriously, for them also receive support to address alcohol Campaign for Human Development attend Mass on Nov. 7 at 11:30 a.m. more about the event and Catholic mine the foundation of our culture.” signing of the Declaration of security for the healthy growth of it’s much more than a cultural and drug abuse issues in the Hispanic collection in your parish this at St. Eugene Catholic Church, 2400 Charities, please visit www.Catholic- Archbishop Chaput sees Phila- Independence and the writing of the children. Confused family life affiliation — it’s a very personal community. November. For more information, W. Hefner Road. This Mass will be CharitiesOK.org, or call (405) 523- delphia as a great example of both U.S. Constitution. leads to confused participation in affiliation with Jesus Christ and his At Mount St. Mary High School, a contact Diocesan Director of CCHD at celebrated by Roger Cardinal Mahony 3000. Catholic and civic virtue. He noted “I’m standing on the shoulders both the broader life of the community.” community.” grant will provide opportunities for (405) 523-3003. 10 November 4, 2012 Sooner Catholic HHS Mandate’s Coercive Nature is Fact, Not Opinion During the Oct. 11 debate, Vice are required to pay will still be President Joseph Biden looked into applied, along with other funds, to “Believing that an unborn child is an innocent the camera and emphatically said: cover the cost of these drugs and human life and supporting the rights of others to kill “With regard to the assault on the surgeries. this innocent child is anything but thoughtful. It is Catholic Church, let me make it “The USCCB continues to urge absolutely clear. No religious HHS in the strongest possible terms, intellectually and morally an incoherent position.” institution — Catholic or otherwise, actually to eliminate the various including Catholic social services, infringements on religious freedom Georgetown imposed by the mandate.” pregnancy have to be considered pressured to increase the number of Hospital, Mercy Why would Vice President Biden diseases. If the administration’s abortions at her clinic. Abby Johnson Hospital, any look the American people in the eye definition of preventive health care is said that half of those seeking hospital — none and say something that is clearly not permitted to stand, then what is the abortions at her clinic had been using has to either refer true? It is difficult to believe that the cure to an unplanned pregnancy contraceptives when they became contraception, none vice president does not understand when the “preventive care” does not pregnant. has to pay for con- the HHS mandates and what they work? Logically, it must be abortion. Vice President Biden was asked traception, none has require from religious institutions. Recently, I was at an event where I how he squared his support for to be a vehicle to If this were so, it certainly reflects spoke about the current threats to legalized abortion with his Catholic get contraception in By Archbishop poorly on his competency. religious liberty. Afterwards, a man faith. Again, he looked into the any insurance policy Joseph Of course, the only other explana- came up to me and said that he dis- camera and said he believed in the they provide. That Naumann tion is that he purposely misled the agreed with what I said. I asked him: sanctity of human life, but he did not is a fact. That is a American people. Congressman Ryan “What specifically do you disagree think it right to impose his moral fact.” asked the vice president a very with?” He replied that he thought a beliefs on others. Afterwards, one of The United States Conference of pertinent question. If the rights of in- nurse at a Catholic hospital should be the pundits analyzing the debate Catholic Bishops issued the next day stitutions are not being threatened, able to get contraception as part of applauded the vice president for a statement in response to Vice then why are Catholic dioceses, her health coverage. I said, “Then you having such a “thoughtful” position on President Biden’s claim that said in hospitals and colleges suing the believe that the church and her insti- abortion. part: “This is not a fact. The HHS federal government in 14 different tutions should be coerced to provide Believing that an unborn child is an (Health and Human Services) jurisdictions on this very matter? something we believe to be immoral.” innocent human life and supporting mandate contains a narrow, four-part Unfortunately, the vice president He replied: “Well, that’s your opinion.” the rights of others to kill this exemption for certain religious did not answer the question and the I replied: “It is not an opinion. It is a innocent child is anything but employers. That exemption was made moderator of the debate failed to fact that must follow if we accept the thoughtful. It is intellectually and final in February and does not extend press him on this matter. premise that the government should morally an incoherent position. to Catholic social services, George- Just two weeks ago, President force Catholic institutions to provide Today, do we think the position of town Hospital, Mercy Hospital, any Obama, in speaking to campaign abortion-inducing drugs and contra- those who knew slavery to be wrong, hospital, or any other religious charity supporters at George Mason ceptives.” but upheld the rights of others to own that offers its services to all, regard- University, was bragging about the He replied that he believed contra- slaves as a “thoughtful” position? less of the faith of those served. mandates. He said the following to an ception actually prevented abortion. Would we consider it “thoughtful” to “HHS has proposed an additional overwhelmingly friendly audience: “I This is, indeed, a popular myth. The be personally opposed to rape, but to accommodation for religious don’t think a college student in facts of the past 40-plus years, support someone else’s choice to organizations like these, which HHS Fairfax or Charlottesville should have however, contradict this politically violate another person’s body? Do we itself describes as non-exempt. That to choose between textbooks or the correct dogma. As contraception think it is “thoughtful” to be against proposal does not even potentially preventive care she needs. That’s why became more readily available and gangland drive-by shootings, but relieve these organizations from the we passed this law. And I am proud of as our government funded its support another person’s right to gun obligation to pay for contraception it. It was the right thing to do. And we provision to the poor with hundreds of down people on our streets? and to be a vehicle to get contra- are going to keep it.” millions of dollars annually, we have The personally opposed but pro- ception. They will have to serve as a I am all in favor of college students experienced epidemics of sexually- choice position is not thoughtful. It is vehicle, because they will still be getting physicals, vaccinations and transmitted diseases, teen pregnancy a euphemism, a nice-sounding way, to forced to provide their employees with other preventive screenings. However, and abortion. describe one’s support for something health coverage, and that coverage this administration has defined Abby Johnson was so convinced that is not nice, but very ugly — the will still have to include sterilization, preventive health care to include that contraception prevented killing of an innocent child within a contraception and abortifacients. abortifacient drugs, contraceptives abortion that she became a director of mother’s womb. Mr. Vice President, They will have to pay for these things, and sterilizations. For contraceptives a Texas Planned Parenthood clinic. A that is a fact! because the premiums that the and sterilizations to be preventive couple years ago, Abby left Planned Joseph Naumann is Archbishop of organizations (and their employees) health care, then fertility and Parenthood because she was being Kansas City, Kan.

South America’s First Diocese Celebrates 475th Anniversary

CUSCO, Peru (CNS) — When Jose People pray during Mass at the Cathedral Venero Villafuerte was 5 years old, his of Santo Domingo in Cusco, Peru. mother took him to see the statue of The Diocese was marking its 475th Our Lord of the Earthquakes for the anniversary. Cusco — gateway to the Inca first time. “In this moment my path to ruins of Mach u Picchu — was the first God was opened,” said Venero, now diocese established in South America. (CNS photo/Elie Gardner) president of the Fraternity of the Our Lord of the Earthquakes. “I realized quake. Usually the image is only God existed.” removed from the cathedral on For the Mass celebrating the 475th Monday of Holy Week, but the anniversary of the Diocese of Cusco, anniversary celebrations merited its Venero was in charge of the statue: inclusion in the procession. After more dressing it, transporting it from the than 300 years of devotion, smoke cathedral to the local coliseum, and from candles and incense have colored decorating the truck. About 8,000 the image black. Father Ernesto people attended the Mass, and even Cucho Dolmos, a history professor more watched as the statue was at the Seminary of San Antonio transported through the town after- Abad in Cusco, said this makes ward. Songs in Quechua and Spanish the image more likeable and filled the massive coliseum Oct. 27 as identifiable for the mestizo population people celebrated the church in Cusco, And local men called Pablitos, Earthquakes, the patron saint of of Cusco. the first Catholic diocese in South known for being disciplinarians, Cusco. During an earthquake in The Mass closed a four-day America. About a dozen men dressed were invited to the Mass to keep 1650, the image was taken from the International Marian Eucharistic in colorful ponchos and hats blew into order in the large crowd. Many came Cathedral of Santo Domingo into the Congress, the heart of the 475th conch shells, and church bells rang. to the Mass to see Our Lord of the streets, abruptly stopping the earth- anniversary celebration. Sooner Catholic November 4, 2012 11 Fighting Irish Bring Gift of Music to Children’s Center

By Traci Chapman communications coordinator. For the Sooner Catholic The Irish were in town for a battle with the University of If music truly heals the soul, Oklahoma, a football game in the patients and staff at The which there was a winner even Children’s Center got a big before it was played, Doussette shot in the arm, thanks to the said. University of Notre Dame march- “This means the world to our ing band. kids, so the real winner today is The Fighting Irish marched our kids here at the Children’s into the hearts of those at the Center,” he said. Children’s Center with a march- ing exhibition and short concert A resident at Bethany’s outside the hospital Oct. 26. Children’s Center smiles as Bundled up against the cold, the procession of the University children and staff — as well as of Notre Dame’s band, hundreds of elementary school- cheerleaders and Irish Guard children and other onlookers passed by Oct. 26. The center’s — got to see and hear the residents, staff and hundreds award-winning band, its guard, of schoolchildren and others were treated to marching and cheerleaders and the school’s a concert before the college’s legendary mascot, the Notre football game against the Dame Leprechaun. University of Oklahoma the “It was a wonderful experience following day. (Photo by Traci for everyone here,” said Chapman) Travis Doussette, the center’s

Storm continued from Page 1 along the East Coast that followed remained shuttered Oct. 30. As for diocese to “join him in praying for and I know they’re doing the same.” the lead of federal, state and local the possibility of continued closing, those in the Caribbean who lost loved Nearly 1,000 miles wide, Sandy’s governments in shutting operations the statement added, “We will be ones, and whose lives have been grasp reached to the Great Lakes, as Hurricane Sandy made landfall guided by the decisions of the devastated in the storm’s wake.” where gale warnings were in effect Oct. 29 in New Jersey with stiff governor, mayor and MTA.” The Diocese of Paterson, N.J., also Oct. 29. It caused at least 16 deaths winds, huge rainfalls, power outages A Catholic Charities USA report was closed Oct. 29-30. Accompanying in seven states and left more than and severe flooding. on conditions in the Diocese of the Oct. 29 announcement on the 7.4 million homes and businesses Catholic Charities USA was Rockville Centre, N.Y., said many diocesan website was a map showing without power from the Carolinas to working with its local affiliates along mobile phone towers went down in Sandy’s path. New Jersey was the Ohio. the East Coast to get them necessary the high winds. Catholic Charities only state entirely covered, while In the Caribbean, government supplies and services once the storm staff opened one shelter at a other states had at least parts not officials put the death toll across the passed. high school for 100 special-needs directly hit. islands at 65, with more than 50 in “Reports from the National occupants. In an Oct. 29 statement, Arch- Haiti, where widespread flooding Weather Service make it clear that The Archdiocese of Newark, N.J., bishop Charles J. Chaput of Phila- devastated parts of the already many of our agencies on the East had already decided by late morning delphia thanked Philadelphia Mayor impoverished country. Coast — from New York all the way Oct. 29 to be closed Oct. 30 as well, Michael Nutter, Pennsylvania Gov. The Archdiocese of Detroit said it down to Florida — will be feeling according to Jim Goodness, director Tom Corbett “and other governors would collect funds to help East some impact from Hurricane Sandy of communications for the archdio- and mayors of the tri-state area Coast victims of Sandy. Funds sent and we stand ready to provide what- cese. A decision was pending about (who) have so far responded quickly to both the archdiocese and any ever support necessary to meet the whether to remain closed Oct. 31. and vigorously in serving their parishes conducting special needs of those affected,” said an “All of the schools of the archdio- people where it matters most — at collections for disaster relief would be Oct. 29 statement from Samuel cese have been following the leads of the local and state levels, where the forwarded to Catholic Charities. Chambers, Catholic Charities USA the state,” Goodness said. “Parishes ‘common good’ has flesh and blood The Archdiocese of Washington senior vice president of disaster can certainly handle themselves.” meaning.” follows the closure policies of the operations. Still, “We’d certainly worry. We had Government officials and the federal government. With the federal “Since Hurricane Katrina, we have several parishes that went under- region’s emergency responders “have government closing Oct. 29-30, the focused on being prepared for future water last year” from the rains of the gratitude of the whole Catholic archdiocesan offices stayed closed as disasters,” said an Oct. 29 statement Hurricane Irene after it had been community,” said Archbishop Chaput, well. The Catholic University of from Catholic Charities USA downgraded to a tropical storm, adding Catholic Human Services of America and the U.S. Conference of president, Father Larry Snyder. “Not Goodness said. “Working with our the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Catholic Bishops’ headquarters build- only are we early responders, but our property management people to miti- its programs remained working ing were also closed for the two days. presence in the community also puts gate (bad effects), however, they can through Sandy, dubbed later as a A Mass for victims of Sandy was us in a position to be able to quickly hope that things can work out better “post-tropical storm.” to be celebrated at 4 p.m. Oct. 30 at assess and provide support in the this time than they did last time.” “Our service centers are available Catholic University. long term.” Not knowing the condition of indi- for shelter should community The U.S. Supreme Court was a rare Dioceses heeded the advice of vidual parishes or schools, Goodness members need them,” Archbishop holdout among federal entities Oct. governors and big-city mayors, who said, “There are a lot of people with- Chaput said. “While we do not have 29, going about business as usual, had declared a state of emergency in out light in New Jersey. There are active disaster relief in place during but oral arguments scheduled for their respective jurisdictions, and hundreds of thousands without light the storm, we will cooperate fully Oct. 30 were postponed, probably shut down for at least one day with or heat.” with the Red Cross and government until Nov. 1. the possibility of extending their Diocesan representatives across agencies to provide food, alternate For the Oct. 29 session, as the shutdown longer. The Camden the Garden State said it would be shelter and financial relief as needed court heard arguments in cases Diocese was closed Oct. 29 and 30. hard to assess any negative impact of after the storm.” about national security and inter- The Archdiocese of New York Sandy until after the storm. At an Oct. 29 Mass for the safety of national resale of products, the court- closed Oct. 29 “due to the decision by Initial, unconfirmed reports from those in the Baltimore Archdiocese, room was packed. And the bench was the MTA to suspend public trans- the Diocese of Trenton, N.J., said especially those who are homeless, full, with not just the nine sitting portation as a result of Hurricane parishes along the Atlantic coast sick or vulnerable, Archbishop justices on hand, but two extras: Sandy,” said a statement on the arch- suffered interior damage from Sandy. William E. Lori said: “I am very retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor diocesan website. The MTA is the The diocese was closed Oct. 29-30. A much praying through these hours and Japan’s Chief Justice Hironobu Metropolitan Transit Authority. New posting on the diocesan website’s for them, and I know I’m joined in Takesaki, both just visiting. York’s subway system shut down homepage Oct. 30 said Bishop David that by my brother priests, and I Contributing to this story was Oct. 28, and public transportation M. O’Connell asked Catholics of the talked to a lot of people yesterday, Patricia Zapor. 12 November 4, 2012 Sooner Catholic

Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 Uniendo Nuestro Deber de Orar y Nuestro Deber de Votar Ante todo recomiendo que se hagan peticiones, oraciones, suplicas y acciones de gracias por todos, sin distinción de personas; por los reyes y todos los gobernantes, para que podamos llevar una vida tranquila y en paz, con toda piedad y dignidad.

(1 Timothy 2:1-2) Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley Está claro que San Pablo nos exhorta a ofrecer oraciones y acciones de gra- Que nuestros votos aumenten aún más nuestro compromiso como nación cias por aquellos a quienes Dios ha permitido, y hemos elegido para gobernar para la santidad del matrimonio y la familia, así como a la dignidad de cada nuestra Nación, nuestro Estado y nuestras comunidades. Como el día de las vida humana, especialmente de la vida de los no nacidos, que son los más elecciones está ahora sobre nosotros invito a todos mis lectores a unirse a mí vulnerables de todos. en la oración por nuestra nación, nuestros candidatos y nuestro electorado. Que nuestros votos aumenten aún más nuestro compromiso como nación Oremos. para preservar la libertad religiosa y ejercer todas nuestras libertades que Oh Dios, Padre nuestro y Señor de todos, a Ti elevamos esta oración. son un don gratuito de Ti. Te alabamos y te damos gracias por la oportunidad de ejercer nuestro dere- Que este Día de las Elecciones nos lleven hacia una vida más tranquila y cho al voto como ciudadanos de esta gran nación. apacible, como nación, viviendo cada día en paz y con dignidad, en la justicia Guíanos, por el poder de tu Espíritu, para que podamos votar de una man- y en la libertad. era que mejor refleja nuestra fe viva, nuestros valores del Evangelio y las Y, por último Señor, bendice y guía a todos los que se eligen para gobernar enseñanzas de nuestra Iglesia. nuestros Estados Unidos de América. Que nuestros votos promuevan el compromiso de nuestra nación para los vulnerables entre nosotros: los pobres, los ancianos, los enfermos y los inmi- Te lo pedimos por Jesucristo, nuestro Señor. grantes. Amén Cortas Enseñanzas de Apologética Católica En la última edición de este En pocas palabras y opinión. Y esto visto con criterios malo; lo que está bien o mal. ¿Dónde Periódico conceptualizamos que era y para hacerme científicos y filosóficos es falso; la está el ataque de esta postura ético el ateísmo y porque es enemigo de la entender, expul- verdad es solo una. Con las cate- filosófica? En que la moral que viene Iglesia. Hoy veremos otro muy pare- saron al protago- gorías relativistas entonces, ataca a de Dios y que está inscrita en el cido, pero definitivamente y decidi- nista de la la Iglesia precisamente porque pone corazón humano y custodiada por la damente feroz. EL ANTITEISMO. Navidad, al mismo en tela de juicio la verdad enseñada conciencia, que es la voz de Dios; ya Definámoslo: Es la postura o Cristo, por unas por Jesucristo desde hace más de no es así. Esto que Dios ha provisto planteamiento ideológico que va en simples “felices veinte siglos. Veamos unos ejemplos como bueno o malo ya no viene de Él contra de todo lo que hace referencia fiestas.” Por Padre de postura relativista que hoy en ni es dado por El sino por cada per- a Dios, así en términos muy elemen- Veamos ahora Raúl Sánchez día se escuchan en las esquinas sona en particular. Por lo tanto si tales. Si el ateísmo es no creer en otro enemigo, como si fueran verdad: “Todas las para alguien el adulterar no es malo Dios; el anti teísmo no solo no cree, poderosamente astuto. Benedicto religiones son iguales, pues enseñan ni inmoral, lo puede hacer. Si para sino que ataca, persigue. Pero lo XVI lo define como una dictadura: cosas buenas y nos llevan a ‘Dios’; otro el fornicar, no es pecado, ni que caracteriza a este plante- EL RELATIVISMO. ¿Qué es? Es “los gays tienen derecho a formar malo; sino algo sano y provechoso amiento es que no va en contra de una posición filosófica que sostiene familias, al matrimonio, adoptar para el cuerpo, lo puede hacer. Es cualquier dios, eso parece no impor- que no existen principios univer- niños, tienen derecho amarse y a decir, que la moral ya no es dada por tarle mucho; va pertinazmente tras sales o categorías de verdad; que expresar su amor; “Dios es amor y si Dios, sino dada e impuesta por cada Cristo, la Iglesia Católica. todo puede ser valido y verdad desde Dios es amor El no se va a oponer a quien. La voz de Dios se silencio, ¿Porque es enemigo? atendiendo a el enfoque o ángulo que se mire y se que los homosexuales se unan en para escuchar la voz del hombre. la palabra de Dios, leemos en el asuma. Esto significa que las cate- matrimonio”; “el aborto es un dere- No es de extrañar en nuestros Evangelio que: “El que es amigo del Se vuelve a repetir una y otra vez el episodio del días ver tanto desmán, despropósi- mundo es enemigo de Dios.” tos e inmoralidad y decadencia. También afirma: “El que no recoge paraíso: “No coman del árbol de la sabiduría del bien ¡Como no...! Si cada uno hace y dice conmigo, desparrama.” Entonces, si y del mal.” Lo seguimos comiendo, somos nosotros los lo que quiere de acuerdo a su moral, se ataca a Dios, no es amigo de Él, ni que sabemos que es el bien y el mal, es decir que a sus principios éticos. Dios ya no de todo lo que se relaciona con El esta ahí, Dios ha salido del corazón (sacramentos, biblia, tradición, etc.) sabemos más que Dios. Dios no nos es necesario. Por humano. Se vuelve a repetir una y y si no se recoge con El por ir pre- estas razones y otras el subjetivismo moral es enemigo otra vez el episodio del paraíso: “No cisamente lejos de lo que Dios hace y de la Iglesia y su enseñanza moral. coman del árbol de la sabiduría del dice se desparrama lo que se ha bien y del mal.” Lo seguimos recogido. Así entonces, este enemigo gorías de verdad, Dios; la vida; la cho que tienen todas la mujeres, comiendo, somos nosotros los que es grande. justicia; la paz; el respeto; los val- ellas son dueñas de su cuerpo. Y si sabemos que es el bien y el mal, es Vamos a proponer algunos ejemp- ores estéticos, artísticos; los valores son violadas con mayor razón. Ese decir que sabemos más que Dios. los sencillos: Parlamentarios y con- morales; principios éticos, por nom- es el relativismo.” Dios no nos es necesario. Por estas gresistas que proponen proyectos de brar algunos; quedaron en entredi- Unas palabras finales, el rela- razones y otras el subjetivismo ley para que la educación religiosa, cho, ya que todo depende del tivismo trae una deficiencia interna moral es enemigo de la Iglesia y su sea excluida de las asignaturas enfoque, de la perspectiva, del pare- en su conceptualización: Si todo es enseñanza moral. académicas de las escuelas. (eso es cer subjetivo de cualquiera. Con esto relativo, el relativismo también lo ataque, persecución) Otro ejemplo entonces la Iglesia Católica, lo que es, por lo tanto no posee la verdad y El Padre Raúl Sánchez, original casi imperceptible, podría ser el de ella enseña; su soporte histórico; su si no la posee su planteamiento de Bogotá, Colombia, incardinado a las tarjetas de navidad. Hace un doctrina y enseñanza morales es filosófico es falso. esta Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma tiempo, decían Merry Christmas una más entre muchas. No posee la Continuando con los enemigos de City es Pastor Asociado en la (christmas viene de Cristo) Hoy verdad. Cristo entonces ya no es el Cristo y su Iglesia, veamos uno muy Parroquia San Pedro Apóstol en sutilmente han cambiado Merry camino LA VERDAD y la vida. sofisticado: EL SUBJETIVISMO Guymon, Oklahoma. El Padre Christmas, por un inadecuado ¿Entonces donde está la verdad? MORAL. ¿Qué es? Es un plan- Sánchez es abogado en Derecho happy holidays season “o happy ¿Acaso existen muchas verdades? teamiento ético filosófico que y Ciencias Políticas de la holidays.” ¿Qué es eso? nada. Esa Ese es el gran problema del rela- sostiene que lo bueno y lo malo, es Universidad la Gran Colombia, podría ser la tarjeta que alude a una tivismo, como todo es relativo todo el decir la realidad moral, las califica de su país. Y es Licenciado en temporada de vacaciones, muy lejos mundo puede tener la verdad, la persona. En pocas palabras, tu Teología del Seminario Mayor de de lo que es realmente la Navidad. porque cada quien posee su parecer decides y catalogas lo que es bueno o Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Sooner Catholic November 4, 2012 13 ¿Evangelización o Catequesis? ¡Que Alguien se Decida! ¿Cuál es?

Por Pedro A. Moreno, OP, MRE retiros matrimoniales. En cada etapa se realizan Director de la Oficina del Ministerio ajustes para el bien de la relación y los vínculos de Hispano amor son alimentados y fortalecidos. Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City En cuanto a nuestro propio camino de fe con Hace algunos años, en una Diócesis no tan lejana, Jesucristo, también pasamos por etapas en nuestra durante una sesión de preguntas y respuestas en relación con el Señor. Nos referimos a esta relación un Taller de Evangelización, un participante se como nuestra Evangelización. Las etapas que puso de pie y con una mirada de preocupación en su atravesamos con Cristo son las siguientes: a) rostro preguntó: “¿Evangelización o Catequesis? Conocemos a Jesucristo por primera vez y comen- ¡Que alguien se decida! ¿Cuál es?” zamos el proceso de Evangelización, b) Aprendemos Era obvio para aquellos de nosotros que con- más acerca de Jesucristo y sus enseñanzas en la ducíamos el taller que no importaba cuántas citas Catequesis, c) Formalizamos, celebramos y crece- diéramos del documento del Papa Pablo VI la mos en nuestra relación con nuestro Señor y Su Bautismo, o una persona que no es capaz de Evangelización en el Mundo Contemporáneo, o Cuerpo, la Iglesia, a través de la Liturgia, d) Nos describir la relación o dar testimonio de la misma a citas del El Redentor del Hombre por Juan Pablo II enriquecemos y crecemos en el conocimiento de los demás, o vivir un estilo de vida que refleje esta o de su perspicaz Misión del Redentor o incluso Jesucristo y de su Iglesia mediante el estudio de la relación y compromiso, es probablemente una señal citas de Vallan y Hagan Discípulos: Plan y Teología. A lo largo de todas las etapas hacemos los de un ser sacramentalizado, pero no bien Estrategia Nacional para la Evangelización ajustes necesarios, esto es nuestra continua y pro- Evangelizado, o incluso Catequizado. Católica en los Estados Unidos de los Obispos de gresiva conversión, le decimos no al pecado y sí a la Es por eso que necesitamos una Nueva Estados Unidos. No importa cuántas citas y expli- llamada a la santidad en y a través de Cristo, que Evangelización: Una reconexión y profundización caciones sobre el contenido de estas joyas de la nos transforma y con Él, y Su Amor, transformamos de nuestra relación con Jesucristo con las muchas enseñanza de la Iglesia se den, todavía podríamos al mundo. Sin la conversión continua, sin santidad, verdades de la catequesis que provienen de Él y de estar hablando un idioma extranjero y no explicar todo se desmorona. El fruto de la evangelización es las cuales Él es el centro, un recordatorio de cómo las cosas lo suficientemente bien. la santidad. La evangelización produce santos nuestra relación con Jesucristo no sólo nace sino Una nota que me gustaría mencionar es que el 18 felices, alegres, verdaderos discípulos y amigos de que se fortalece cuando celebramos los sacramentos de noviembre de este año, el documento de la Cristo. en nuestra liturgia. Por esta razón, durante el Año USCCB Vayan y Hagan Discípulos: Plan y ¡Todo este proceso es la Evangelización y la de la Fe, la catequesis que es un árbol importante Estrategia Nacional para la Evangelización Catequesis es una parte importante de ella! Pero, en el bosque de la Nueva Evangelización, tiene que Católica en los Estados Unidos, celebrará su 20 lamentablemente tenemos muchos casos de cate- ser una parte integral de nuestros esfuerzos. ¡Toda Aniversario. Creo que también es importante tener quesis que se ofrecen a aquellos que nunca han sido Catequesis es una forma de Evangelización y es en cuenta que este año nuestra Conferencia presentados a nuestro Amoroso Dios, catequizar sin una parte esencial de ella! La primera evange- Episcopal publicó otro documento sobre este tema, primero evangelizar. Y también, tristemente, lización abre el camino a la catequesis; este orden Discípulos Llamados a Dar Testimonio: La Nueva Tenemos casos de muchos Católicos sacramental- debe ser mantenido. La Catequesis que esta bien Evangelización. Invito a todos ustedes a agregar izados que no han sido bien evangelizados, cate- hecha está construida sobre el sólido cimiento de estos títulos a su lista de lectura durante este Año quizados ¡o ninguna de los dos! Esto puede ser com- una relación con Jesucristo, la primera evange- de la Fe. Ahora volvamos a nuestro tema, parado con aquellas culturas en las que los padres lización. Celebramos y nos reunimos con Él de ¿Evangelización o Catequesis? han arreglado el matrimonio de sus hijos. Están nuevo en cada celebración litúrgica. La catequesis El malentendido que surge en esta situación formalmente y legalmente casados pero no nece- nos conecta a través de la verdad y nos ayuda a frente a la Evangelización versus Catequesis sariamente se conocen entre sí o el conocimiento crecer en Cristo y en Su amor. No es una elección de comienza cuando cometemos el error de confundir perso-nal de cada uno no es necesariamente muy Evangelización o Catequesis, ¡ambas tienen que una parte, la catequesis, con el todo, que es la evan- profundo y comienzan a desarrollar una relación hacerse y hacerse bien! gelización. Es confundir, una rebanada del pastel más informada después de la boda. Como el gran Papa Juan Pablo II dijo en la con todo el pastel, un árbol con todo el bosque La aplicación de este ejemplo para nuestra vida Catequesis en Nuestro Tiempo, # 5, un documento entero. dentro de la Iglesia son los niños, los jóvenes e citado con frecuencia en nuestro Directorio Tal vez una comparación puede ayudar aquí. En incluso los adultos, que han recibido los sacra- Catequético Nacional: una duradera relación íntima y personal entre un mentos de iniciación, Bautismo, Eucaristía y …en el centro de la catequesis encontramos esen- esposo y una esposa, encontraremos varias etapas: Confirmación, pero si les preguntas: “¿Quién es cialmente una Persona, la de Jesús de Nazaret, a) La pareja suele recordar, por lo menos las Jesucristo en tu vida?” O si le pregunta cualquiera “Unigénito del Padre, lleno de gracia y de verdad” esposas lo hacen, cuándo y dónde se conocieron. b) de nuestros hermanos y hermanas protestantes, que ha sufrido y ha muerto por nosotros y que Poco o inmediatamente después, está el período del “¿Has aceptado a Jesucristo como tu Señor y ahora, resucitado, vive para siempre con nosotros. cortejo. (¿Aun se usa la palabra cortejo? Tal vez este Salvador?” estarían confundidos y muchas veces no Jesús es “el Camino, la Verdad y la Vida,” y la vida mostrando mi edad con el uso de esta palabra) C) sabrían qué decir, dado a una evangelización o for- cristiana consiste en seguir a Cristo… el fin defini- Después de un tiempo o inmediatamente después mación catequética débil o inexistente. tivo de la catequesis es poner a uno no sólo en con- la pareja de novios toma la decisión de comprome- Una persona que no sepa que como Católico, que tacto sino en comunión, en intimidad con Jesucristo: terse y luego contraen matrimonio. d) A medida que ha recibido los Sacramentos de Iniciación y partici- sólo Él puede conducirnos al amor del Padre en el los años pasan la pareja sigue creciendo a través de pa regularmente en la Misa Dominical, comenzó Espíritu y hacernos partícipes de la vida de la varios tipos de programas de enriquecimiento o una relación personal de amor con Jesucristo en su Santísima Trinidad. El Papa Proclama Siete Santos Nuevos Caridades Católicas Invitan Por Cindy Wooden hombres santos que ministraron entre sus pueblos. a Todos a Una Misa Especial Catholic News Service Los peregrinos aplaudieron la proclamación de Celebrada por el CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Proclamando siete los nuevos santos, quienes incluyeron: Kateri, india santos nuevos, incluyendo santa Kateri americana que nació en Estados Unidos y murió en Cardenal Roger Mahony Tekakwitha y santa Marianne Cope de América del Canadá en 1680; madre Marianne, de las Norte, el papa Benedicto XVI dijo que ellos son Hermanas de San José, quien viajó desde Caridades Católicas invitan a todos en para el mundo un ejemplo de dedicación total a Syracuse, Nueva York, hasta Hawái para cuidar la Arquidiócesis a asistir a una Misa Cristo e incansable servicio a los demás. personas con la enfermedad de Hansen y murió en especial el miércoles 7 de noviembre a las Molokai en 1918; y Pedro Calungsod, catequista 11:30 de la mañana en la Iglesia de San En un rito de canonización revisado, el papa oró adolescente filipino que fue martirizado en Guam el 21 de octubre por guía para que la iglesia no en 1672. Eugenio ubicada en 2400 West Hefner “erre en un asunto de tanta importancia” mientras Los otros santos nuevos son: el padre jesuita Road. Esta Misa será celebrada por el usaba su autoridad para declarar que los siete francés Jacques Berthieu, martirizado en Cardenal Roger Mahony y será en están con Dios en el cielo y pueden interceder por Madagascar en 1896; el padre italiano Giovanni personas en la Tierra. español. Todos están invitados a asistir. Battista Piamarta, fundador de órdenes religiosas Para obtener más información sobre el Se estima que 80,000 peregrinos de Estados que murió en 1913; sor Carmen Salles evento de Caridades Católicas, por favor Unidos, Canadá, Filipinas, Italia, España, Barangueras, fundadora de una orden religiosa Alemania y Madagascar llenaron la Plaza de San española que murió en 1911; y Anna Schaffer, laica llame al 405-523-3000. Pedro para la canonización de las mujeres y los alemana que murió en 1925. 14 November 4, 2012 Sooner Catholic By Virtue of Sacrament, Catholic Spouses are Missionaries, Knight Says By Cindy Wooden Carl A. Anderson, Catholic News Service Supreme Knight of VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The sacrament of the Knights of matrimony makes Catholic spouses and their Columbus, gives his families public signs of God’s love and thus personal testimony missionaries, said the head of the Knights of on the Eucharist and faith in his life Columbus. during the 50th The missionary power of the Catholic family International goes beyond any specific commitment they make Eucharistic to a particular project of evangelization or social Congress in or political reform, Carl A. Anderson, Supreme Dublin. Anderson Knight of the Knights of Columbus, told the spoke concerning Synod of Bishops on the New Evangelization. the sacrament of Anderson was appointed by Pope Benedict XVI marriage during to be an observer at the synod, which ended Oct. the Synod of Bishops. (CNS 28. Synod members asked the church at large to photo/Paul Haring) show greater appreciation for the evangelization that happens in and through families and to increase programs to strengthen Catholic families. “Love, which the family has the task of living and communicating, is the driving force of evangelization,” Anderson told the synod. “It is what allows the proclamation of the Gospel to healing and of humanity for the men and women Today, too, he said, permeate and transform the whole temporal of our time,” he said. there are signs of “a great clash of civilizations order. This love alone, when it is authentically Anderson also spoke to the synod of the made more troubling by an accelerating process of lived in families, can be at the basis of a renewal Catholic faith as an agent of reconciliation in a globalization,” so Catholics should invoke Our of that genuinely human culture which Blessed sometimes-hostile cultural environment. Lady of Guadalupe to help them renew a process John Paul II called a ‘civilization of love.’” Referring to Our Lady of Guadalupe, Anderson of reconciliation, unity and love. Catholic couples need to understand just how told the synod, “Five centuries ago, Mary Anderson also spoke about threats to the seriously the church views the sacrament that appeared in our hemisphere during a great church’s freedom in many parts of the world. binds them together, forming them into “an icon of clash of civilizations. In her, the native peoples “Whether these threats arise from a militant God’s own communion” of love in the Holy Trinity, saw a true reflection of themselves and at the religious fundamentalism or a militant atheism,” Anderson said. same time a perfect expression of a new in- he said, “the globalization of such threats, and the Once Catholic families recognize their im- culturation of the Christian faith. Her message of complicity of many governments with them, call portance — even before they undertake any reconciliation, unity and love brought forth the us to a new solidarity in the defense of religious kind of outreach project — they can be “a place of great evangelization of an entire hemisphere.” liberty as a condition of the New Evangelization.”

Across Oklahoma Adoration Moved For November years. It includes turkey, dressing, Irish Debate Team Wins National Nubia Fiesel, LPC, candidate with Only mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, Award Catholic Charities. This session will OKLAHOMA CITY — Due to corn, cranberry jello salad, rolls, pie, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High provide overall information on the the Thanksgiving holiday for the coffee, tea and milk. School is pleased to announce the stressors the Hispanic community can month of November only, Divine For the convenience of the elderly Irish speech and debate team recently experience during the holiday season. Mercy Adoration at St. Joseph’s Old or handicapped, the parking area received the National Forensic The session will address how feelings Cathedral will be Nov. 29. in front of the hall will be used as a League 2011-12 Leading Chapter of sadness, stress, loneliness and After that we will resume the drop-off and pickup point. Award in the West Oklahoma District. culture differences affect the Hispanic regular schedule for the fourth If you have any questions or The award is based on student community during the holidays. The Thursday of the month. require more information, please call participation and is the highest presentation will also convey ideas Joyce at 321-4952. honor a chapter can receive from the on how to take better care of our- Saint Charles Women Set Bazaar League. The speech and drama coach selves, building new traditions and OKLAHOMA CITY — The Curriculum Fair is Ryan Swartz. good memories for the future. WOMEN OF ST. CHARLES Holiday A Curriculum Fair will be held Team members are Sean Alexander, The session will be held at the Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 Connor Bannon, Ashley Billups, Pastoral Center, 7501 N.W. p.m. Nov. 17 and 18. The event will at Mount St. Mary High School. John Mitchell Burns, Allison Hopfer, Expressway, Oklahoma City, with include vendor booths (Saturday For more information, call the Gabrielle Jacobi, James Keaton video-conferencing at St. Peter in only), crafts, cookbooks, quilt/afghan school at (405) 631-8865. Klepper, Bridget McGuire, Michaela Woodward, St. Francis Xavier in Enid, raffles, bake sale, face painting, Parker, Galen Nicole Patterson, Blair Prince of Peace in Altus and St. Mary balloons, fun for everyone! The café Catherine Siena, A Woman of Our Tarman, Kelsey Trivitt and Jack in Clinton. will be open from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Times Vesper, and 2012 graduates Taylor and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adrian Dominican Sister Nancy Allen, Bradley Gray, Sarah Little, TAP into FAITH! The bazaar will be held in the Saint Murray, OP, will perform her one- Armando Melendez, Stephanie TAP into FAITH’s December Charles school gym, 5024 N. Grove. woman show, “Catherine Siena, A Milligan, Kennedy Parker, Jennifer meeting will feature a Conversation If you are an interested vendor, Woman of Our Times” on Nov. 19 in Rader and Lizzy Schrantz. Bishop with Archbishop Emeritus Beltran. please call Bonita Konop at (405) the Connor Center at the Cathedral of McGuinness was one of 108 schools The gathering is set for 8 p.m. to 397-9477 or via email at gladtallone@- Our Lady of Perpetual Help at Bishop out of 3,000 NFL member schools to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6 at Alfredo’s gmail.com. John Carroll School. receive the Leading Chapter Award. Mexican Cafe in Edmond. The show promises to enchant, Only one school in each district Interesting topics! Great company! Thanksgiving Tradition inform and inspire the audience. receives the award each year. Lively conversation about our Continues The evening will begin with hors The National Forensic League Catholic Faith! Come out for drinks or NORMAN — St. Joseph Catholic d’oeuvres, wine reception and silent promotes high school speech and dinner, hear an interesting talk on Church is hosting its 90th annual auction at 6 p.m., followed by the debate activities as a means for important Catholic issues, and meet Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, Nov. show at 7:30. Tickets are $40 in ad- students to develop effective other Catholic adults. Bring your 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The dinner vance and $50 at the door. For tickets, communication techniques and learn friends. Single or married. Ages 21 to will be served in the Parish Center contact Carolyn Watkins at (405) critical thinking skills. Their motto is 121. 8 p.m. talk, 8:45 p.m. Q & A. gym at 421 E. Acres. 850-5087, or cwatkins@dunnand- “Training Youth for Leadership.” Stay afterwards for fellowship. This annual meal was originally stone.com. Tap into Faith is held at Alfredo’s started in 1920 by the Ladies Altar For sponsorship or additional Managing the Holiday Blues Mexican Cafe, located at the south- Society and has become a parish information, contact Lisa Edmonds at (Presentation in Spanish) west corner of 33rd and Broadway in tradition. (405) 818-6678, or [email protected]. Managing the Holiday Blues Edmond. For more information, call The home-cooked meal consists of Seating is limited. This is an adult Spanish presentation will be held Alison Giordano at 639-9787 or Mary recipes handed down for the past 90 event. Friday, Nov. 30 at 8 p.m., offered by Lacher at 401-4105. Sooner Catholic November 4, 2012 15 Calendar NOVEMBER 8 Listening Session at Holy Family 5:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception 18 Thanksgiving Dinner and 4 Turkey Dinner. Sts. Peter and Church (Kirk Hall), Lawton, from 7 to Church, 3901 S.W. 29th St., Oklahoma Bazaar. St. Teresa Church, Harrah, Paul Parish, Kingfisher, annual turkey 9 p.m. City. For more information, call (405) from 11 to 2 p.m. at 1576 N. Tim Holt dinner, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., served in 685-4806. Drive. The bazaar will be from 8:30 to the Parish Hall located at 315 S. Main 9 Bingo at St. Joseph Church in 2:30 p.m. Cost for the dinner is $7 for St. Adults are $10 and children 3-12, Norman. A light dinner is served at 14 Principal’s Coffee at the Mount adults, $3 for children 10 and under. $5. For further information, call the 6:30 p.m., first session begins at 7 p.m. at 8:45. Call the school for more church office at 375-4616. $5 for each pad of 10 games, plus information, (405) 631-8865. 18 Thanksgiving Dinner. St. door prizes and unlimited blackout Joseph’s Catholic Church, Bison, from 4 Turkey Dinner and Country purchases. 15 TAP into FAITH! Sacramentals: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for Store. St. Peter Parish Annual Turkey All the Fixins’ with Father Stephen adults, $5 for children ages 4-11. Dinner and Country Store from 11 10 Bishop McGuinness Catholic Hamilton, pastor, St. Monica’s. Ages 21 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Kennedy Hall, High School Placement Test.For to 121. 8 p.m. talk, 8:45 p.m. Q & A. at 18 Wedding Anniversary Mass. 2020 Oklahoma Avenue in Woodward. more information, contact Amy Alfredo’s Mexican Cafe, located at the Archbishop Coakley invites married We will also have a Country Store full Hanson, freshman counselor, at southwest corner of 33rd and Broad- couples who are celebrating mile- of home-made goodies. Carryouts are [email protected], or 842-6638 Ext. way, Edmond. For more information, stone anniversaries (25, 40, 50+) in also available. 225 to register for the test. call Alison Giordano at 639-9787. calendar year 2012 to attend a special Anniversary Mass at 3 p.m. at the 4 Bishop McGuinness Open House 10 The Taste of St. Joe’s from 7 to 17-18 Holiday Bazaar. St. Charles Cathedral, 3214 N. Lake Avenue, for all interested and prospective 10 p.m. at the Cherokee Strip Parish in Oklahoma City, Nov. 17 Oklahoma City. It is imperative that students and parents on Sunday, Nov. Conference Center, 123 W. Maine St., and 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendor if you plan to attend, contact the 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. Enid. All proceeds benefit St. Joseph booths (Saturday only). At St. Charles Office of Family Life, (405) 721-8944. Catholic School. Tickets are $35 each Church in the school gym, 5024 N. 4 Catholic Charities Centennial and are available at the CSCC, or call Grove, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73122. For a full calendar and up-to-date Mass at the Cathedral at 3 p.m. All St. Joe’s for more info, (580) 242-4449. jobs box, visit are invited to attend the Mass and 17 Bishop McGuinness Catholic soonercatholic.org reception, 3214 N. Lake Avenue. 11 Mount Curriculum Fair from High School Placement Test.For or use this 1 to 3 p.m. Call the school for more more information, contact Amy QR Code 4 The Byzantine Divine Liturgy information, (405) 631-8865. Hanson at [email protected], or with your will be at St. Mark in Norman, 5:30 842-6638 Ext. 225 to register for the smart phone. p.m. 11 Charismatic Healing Mass, test. Jobs Box Executive Director Teacher Organization, alumni, parishioners and Sunday Masses in English at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Nonprofit Organization Center of Family greater community. More details about the position and 12:30 p.m. in Spanish. In addition, this person Love has an opening in Okarche. Prefer experience may be found at www.ckokc.org/director-of- is to conduct choir practice in English on Wednesday in long-term care or with developmentally disabled. development. Interested parties should submit a from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and in Spanish on Thursday, 7 to If interested, please email resume to [email protected]. resume and letter of interest to Karen Carter, 8:30 p.m. For further information and discussion of Principal, Christ the King Catholic School, 1905 salary, contact Father Jim Greiner at 376-9435. Development Director Elmhurst Avenue, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73120. Christ the King Catholic School and Church Part-Time Child-Care Jobs is seeking an Advancement /Development Director. Pianist/Organist Needed Christ the King Catholic Church, located in The director is responsible for design, implementa- Holy Spirit, Mustang, is in search of a Nichols Hills, is seeking part-time child-care tion and management of the development program. pianist/organist with knowledge of the Roman workers for the parish nursery. Flexible hours. For This is to be achieved through coordination and Catholic liturgy to provide musical accompaniment more information, contact Jenni Butch at (405) 843- relationships with school administration, the Parent at Saturday evening Mass in English at 5 p.m., 4766, or [email protected].

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“Faith cannot be seen with A Special Kind of Homily a human eye or heard with a human ear, it is simply By Rex Hogan the wealth of touch of God Father Axelrod Brings a New Language For the Sooner Catholic without expressing a single of Faith to St. James the Greater Parish OKLAHOMA CITY — Father Cyril word but connecting with Axelrod of London, England, gave the homily at the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Him with a meaningful James the Greater Parish on Oct. 14. spirit.” It’s not particularly unusual for Father Bill Pruett, pastor at St. because the disabled and the non- James, to let a visiting priest offer the disabled need each other. homily. “As a deaf/blind person cannot see But this was different. Father and hear, it all depends on faith, Axelrod didn’t offer a verbal homily. which turns what is unseen and He presented his homily in sign unheard into what is seen and language, which was then interpreted heard through the kindness of to parishioners. communication from sighted persons. Father Axelrod is a deaf/blind “This will establish an encounter priest. He is the only known of joy, hope and trust of God in the deaf/blind Catholic priest in the lives of the deaf/blind persons,” world. Father Axelrod communicated. “Embrace the disabled. It’s a Joan Blake, who signs for the deaf blessing to be disabled,” Father at St. James, interpreted for Father Axelrod signed. Axelrod. “Faith always has an importance Earlier in the week, Blake, with the to a human being because it knots state Department of Rehabilitation the bond of trust and faithfulness Services, and Father Axelrod between God and us. participated in an international “Faith cannot be seen with a conference in Oklahoma City for indi- human eye or heard with a human viduals with vision and hearing loss. ear, it is simply the wealth of touch “Father Axelrod is an author, of God without expressing a single world traveler and a very sought- word but connecting with Him with a after speaker,” Blake said. meaningful spirit. Father Axelrod was born blind to “Disabled people and children are Jewish parents. His parents sent angels sent from God to help us all him to a school for the blind run by to learn valuable lessons of un- Catholic nuns in South Africa. This is Father Cyril Axelrod of London, England, gave the homily at St. James the Greater conditional love, trust, hope, faith and where he became familiar with the Parish on Oct. 14. Father Axelrod is the only known deaf/blind Catholic priest in inner peace.” Catholic faith. the world. He gave his homily in sign language, which was then interpreted for Father Axelrod signed that people He was ordained a Roman Catholic parishioners. (Photo by Rex Hogan) should not “shun” the disabled, priest in South Africa in 1970. Love Family Makes Catholic Radio Five Days a Week Sanctuary Donation KTLR FM 94.1 OKC KTLR 890 AM OKC KOEG 88.3 Lawton KIOP 88.3 Prague OKLAHOMA CITY — St. Anthony Hospital Foundation has received a contribution from Tom and Judy Love and their family to renovate the St. Anthony Hospital Chapel in honor of Archbishop Emeritus Eusebius Beltran. This generous gift will create a comforting sanctuary for patients, families, staff and neighborhood residents. Located across the main hospital lobby at the Lee Street entrance, the chapel is a place of prayer, reflection and solace for an estimated 27,000 people each year. The FM 94.1 Schedule: most noticeable improvement will be the installation of a historical stained glass Monday - Friday: 1 p.m. - 7 a.m. window of St. Anthony. The window will be placed in the chapel entry and visible from the hospital lobby. The window was AM 890 Schedule: originally installed in 1916 in a Kansas City hospital operated by the Sisters of Monday - Friday: 1 p.m. - until station sign-off at dusk. St. Mary, now the sponsoring sisters of SSM Health Care. Additional chapel improvements include new furnishings, KIOP 88.3 Schedule: carpet, upholstery, audio-visual equipment and repairs to the pipe organ. 24 hours/day St. Anthony Foundation is a nonprofit organization that raises funds to support the patients, programs and mission of Oklahoma City’s St. Anthony Hospital. St. Go to Anthony is a 686-bed tertiary care facility specializing in surgery, oncology, cardiology www.okcatholicbroadcasting.com and behavioral medicine. for the current schedule of programs. For more information about the St. Anthony Foundation, please visit its web- stie, located at www.givetosaints.com.