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Sooner Catholic soonercatholic.org November 11, 2018 archokc.org Go Make Disciples Abuse crisis, day of discernment, prayer top agenda for fall meeting

By Catholic News Service Christophe Pierre, papal nuncio to the United States. WASHINGTON – Discussion The body of bishops will then and voting on concrete measures adjourn to an on-site chapel for a to address the abuse crisis and a full day of spiritual discernment day of spiritual discernment and and prayer. This will be followed prayer will top the agenda for the by a Mass celebrated at the site of U.S. bishops when they meet Nov. the assembly that evening. 12-14 for their fall general assem- In a letter sent to all U.S. bish- bly in Baltimore. ops, Cardinal DiNardo asked them Public sessions of the assem- to spend seven days before the bly also will be livestreamed, live meeting, from Nov. 5 to Nov. 11, tweeted and carried via satellite, in “intensified” prayer, fasting and said an Oct. 29 news release from reparation to prepare for their gen- the U.S. Conference of Catholic eral assembly in Baltimore. Bishops. During their business sessions, The assembly will begin Nov. 12 the U.S. bishops will discuss and with an address by Cardinal Dan- vote on a series on concrete mea- iel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Hous- sures to respond to the abuse, in Bishops in the United States will gather this week for the fall General Assem- ton, who is USCCB president, as bly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Photo USCCB. well as remarks by Archbishop continued on page 3

VETERANS DAY Fort Sill chaplain finds Catholicism in Afghanistan

By Charles Albert The Sooner Catholic

n 2011, Army Chaplain Jerry Sherbourne was having lunch with a friend and fellow Anglican Chaplain, and a Catholic Chap- lain in battle-weary Afghanistan. His friend challengedI the Catholic Chaplain with the following, “Tell me about the Immaculate Concep- tion.” The Catholic priest said, “Oh, that’s easy. It’s all very Biblical.” Chaplain Sherbourne was stunned! He thought that all Catholics “knew” the doc- trine of the Immaculate Conception was just a “pious belief” made up in the Middle Ages. He didn’t think anyone really thought it was Bibli- cal! Then, the Catholic priest continued, “What Army Chaplain Jerry Sherbourne celebrates did the angel Gabriel say when he greeted Mary? Mass at Fort Sill. Photo provided. ‘Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.’” Chaplain Sherbourne began to understand, for the first time, that the Immaculate Conception of maculate Conception, while he was thousands the Blessed Virgin Mary is indeed Biblical. This of miles away from home, Chaplain Sherbourne transformation was key to understanding the made the decision to enter the Catholic Church – Scriptural consistency of the rest of the teach- and to offer himself for the priesthood. ings of the Catholic Church with which he had Of course, there were some obstacles to over disagreed in the past. So, on Dec. 8, 2011, the Solemnity of the Im- continued on page 8 2 November 11, 2018 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic November 11, 2018 3

Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more Abuse crisis, day of discernment, prayer top Lord, renew your church! news on the website agenda for fall meeting As this issue of the Sooner Catholic reaches homes herds in protecting and continued from page 1 In Baltimore, the bishops will hear reports Nominees for chairman-elect include: across the archdiocese, the bishops of the United keeping their flocks By Sooner Catholic Staff from the National Advisory Council and Nation- -- For the Committee on Clergy, Consecrat- States, myself included, will be gathering in Baltimore from all harm. cluding those approved for their agenda at the al Review Board. ed Life, and Vocations: Bishop Checchio of for our fall General Assembly. This meeting will not Fully aware of the Additional coverage of September meeting of the Administrative Com- They will vote on a proposed Metuchen, N.J., be business as usual. It cannot be. The eyes of the gravity of these con- Church and archdiocesan mittee. pastoral on racism titled “Open PUBLIC SESSIONS and Bishop Olson nation will be upon us as we make critical decisions cerns weighing so news and events, only on Actions approved by the commit- Wide Our Hearts: The Endur- of Fort Worth. in response to the clergy sexual abuse crisis that has heavily upon us all, I www.soonercatholic.org. tee Sept. 19 and to be voted ing Call to Love – A Pas- Public sessions will be available via -- For the Com- ravaged our beloved Church in the United States and am humbly appealing on include approving toral Letter Against a livestream at www.usccb.org/live. mittee on Divine in countries all over the world. to you to join in prayer Archbishop Paul S. Coakley To send photos, event the establishment of Racism.” To allow maximum time for dealing with these News updates, vote totals, texts of Worship: Archbish- with the bishops for these information or story ideas, a third-party confi- They also will addresses and presentations will op Blair of Hartford, crucial matters, the ordinary agenda of the meeting e-mail [email protected]. dential reporting hear a re- same intentions. Please pray that the Holy Spirit will be posted at www.usccb.org/meet- has been streamlined. We will spend time only on system for claims port on the Conn., and Bishop guide us and give us courage. Pray that the fruit of ings. Follow on social media with the most important and necessary business. We will a Rosary for Life - OKC of any abuse by now-con- Ricken of Green this meeting will be a profound purification of the hashtag #USCCB18, on Twitter @ begin the meeting with a day of prayer imploring the Sr. Maria, parishioners at St. bishops. cluded Bay, Wisc. Church, beginning with the hierarchy. USCCB, on Facebook at www.face- guidance of the Holy Spirit for our deliberations and James and community mem- Committee Synod of -- For the Com- Christ established his Church on the foundation of book.com/usccb and on Instagram decision-making. bers gather every morning at members also Bishops mittee on Domestic Peter and the Apostles. He promised that the gates of at https://instagram.com/usccb. During the week leading up to this meeting we 11:30 to pray the Rosary at instructed the on young Justice and Hu- bishops have committed ourselves to an intensified hell would not prevail against the Church. He prom- 1240 S.W. 44 at the corner bishops’ Com- people, man Development: time of prayer and sacrifice for three important inten- ised to be with us always until the end of time. We of S.W. 44 and Blackwelder mittee on Ca- the faith Archbishop Coakley tions: need to cling to these promises now more than ever. Avenue near the abortion nonical Affairs and vocational dis- of Oklahoma City and Archbishop Wester of - For the healing and support of all victims of cler- The attacks of Satan have been unleashed against center. Anyone can partici- and Church cernment, will vote on Santa Fe, N.M. pate. gy sexual abuse; the Church from within and from outside. We are in Governance to a 2019 budget as well -- For the Committee on Laity, Marriage, - For the conversion and just punishment of the need of heavenly assistance. We are in need of radical develop proposals as voted for a USCCB Family Life, and Youth: Archbishop Cordileone a Rosary for Life - Norman treasurer-elect and a cou- perpetrators and concealers of sexual abuse; conversion. for policies ad- of San Francisco and Bishop Doerfler of Mar- - For the strength of the bishops to be holy shep- I have been a priest for 35 years and a bishop for The Rosary for Life is ev- dressing restrictions ple of committee chairmen ery Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at quette, Mich. 14. During my min- on bishops who were and five chairman-elect. the chapel at St. Thomas -- For the Committee on Migration: Auxiliary istry I have never removed or resigned be- The USCCB announced several More, 100 Stinson St., Nor- cause of allegations of abuse of the nominees: Bishop Dorsonville-Rodriguez of Washington known a more chal- man. Contact Connie Lang of minors or adults. -- For USCCB treasurer-elect: Bishop and Bishop Stowe of Lexington, Ky. lenging time. The PRAYER AND REPARATION at [email protected] or They also initiated the process of developing Parkes of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Archbishop Also, on the agenda will be a voice vote to faithful are angry (405) 249-1041. a code of conduct for bishops regarding sexual of Indianapolis. endorse the sainthood cause of Sister Thea WITH THE BISHOPS OF THE U.S. and confused. Trag- misconduct with a minor or adult or “negli- -- For chairman of the Committee on Catholic Bowman, the granddaughter of slaves and the ically, some have gence in the exercise of his office related to Education: Bishop Barber of Oakland, Calif., only African-American member of the Francis- MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 walked away. Priests such cases.” and Bishop Malloy of Rockford, Ill. can Sisters of Perpetual Adoration. are angry and hurt- ing. Bishops too, are angry, saddened and For the healing and support of frustrated. Please pray for Statement regarding the removal from ministry all victims of clergy sexual abuse. your priests and @archokc support them. Please pray for the Archdiocese of of Fr. James Mickus For the conversion and just punishment Oklahoma City bishops that the of the perpetrators and concealers of sexual abuse. fruit of our deliber- Arquidiócesis de Archbishop Coakley on Sunday, Nov. 4, an- of a minor (in the past or present) by a member Lady of Guadalupe, Hollis ations and actions Oklahoma City nounced the removal of Father James Mick- of the clergy or other church personnel – (405) Chaplain, Lexington Correctional Center will result in greater us from ministry pending investigation of an 7209878. The archdiocesan victim assistance Sacred Heart, Mangum For the strength of the bishops to be vigilance, transpar- allegation of sexual abuse of a minor. Father coordinator, a licensed professional counselor, St. Philip Neri, Midwest City Mickus serves as pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows will respond to calls to the pastoral hotline. ency and real ac- St. Joseph, Norman holy shepherds in protecting Catholic Church in Chandler and Saint Louis A report to the archdiocese does not relieve countability in the Christ the King, Oklahoma City way we shepherd Catholic Church in Stroud. Archbishop Coak- the individual of the duty to report child abuse and leading our sheep from all harm. ley informed parishioners in person Sunday to civil authorities as required by state law. St. Patrick, Oklahoma City the Church entrust- morning. In Oklahoma, failure to report child abuse St. Mary, Ponca City ed to our care as The allegation, which does not involve Father is a misdemeanor. For more information on St. Louis, Stroud successors to the Mickus’s current parishes, is under review by the safe environ- Apostles. But, most the archdiocesan Review Board. The board was ment protocol of all, please pray for created in 2002 under the “Charter for the Pro- in churches and the victims of abuse tection of Children and Young People” to review schools or resourc- committed by clergy. allegations of abuse and advise the archbishop. es for parents go Lord, renew your The allegation also is being reviewed by McA- online to archokc. Church! fee and Taft, an independent firm hired by the org/safe-environ- For the Safety of Soldiers archdiocese to review and investigate allega- ment. Almighty and eternal God, tions of abuse by priests from 1960 to 2018. List of parish- those who take refuge in you An administrator will be assigned to the par- es where Father will be glad and forever will ish and mission. Mickus has served shout for joy. Protect these The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ in ministry Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar soldiers as they discharge “Charter for the Protection of Children and St. Joseph, their duties. Young People” requires the removal from minis- Bison Our Lady of The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. Protect them with the shield try any priest, deacon or other religious upon Sorrows, Chandler of your strength and keep determination of a credible claim of sexual St. Francis Xavi- Nov. 10-15 – U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops committee meetings and General Assembly, Baltimore them safe from all evil and misconduct with a minor. er, Enid Nov. 16 – Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine core team meeting, 11 a.m., Catholic Pastoral Center harm. May the power of your Under Oklahoma law, all individuals must Chaplain, Vance Nov. 16 – Catholic Relief Services Governance and Nominations Committee teleconference, 1 p.m. love enable them to return report an incident or suspicion of sexual abuse Air Force Base, Nov. 17 – Confirmation, 5:30 p.m., Church of the Epiphany of the Lord, OKC home in safety, that with all of a minor (person under age 18) to civil au- Enid Nov. 18 – Mass and celebration of the Feast of St. Andrew Dung-Lac, 11 a.m., St. Andrew Dung-Lac, OKC who love them, they may ever thorities. The Oklahoma Department of Human Mission of St. Nov. 20 – Presbyteral Council meeting, 9:30 a.m., CPC praise you for your loving care. Services has established a statewide abuse Ann, Fairview Nov. 20 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Frances de Sales Chapel, CPC We ask this through reporting hotline – (800) 522-3511. If a child is Chaplain, Okla- Nov. 20 – Finance Council meeting, 2 p.m., CPC Christ our Lord. in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. homa State Refor- Nov. 21 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Frances de Sales Chapel, CPC Amen. The archdiocese provides an Abuse of Minors matory, Granite Nov. 25 – Mass and blessing of St. Ambrose Center, 10:30 a.m., St. Monica, Edmond Pastoral Response Hotline for reporting abuse Mission of Our 4 November 11, 2018 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic November 11, 2018 5 Bible study Anniversary brings Scripture

Married couples Mass to life from throughout the Archdiocese of Okla- 2018 By Sally Linhart homa City celebrate The Sooner Catholic Most Reverend milestone anniver- Paul S. Coakley saries (25, 40, 50+) very year since 1941, the week of Thanksgiv- Archbishop of Oklahoma City in the calendar year ing has been declared National Bible Week Publisher 2018 at the Anniver- by each U.S. president. This year marks the sary Mass Oct. 21 at E 77th celebration of the weeklong event that begins Diane Clay The Cathedral of Our Nov. 18 on the International Day of the Bible. While Editor Lady of Perpetual Help in Oklahoma City. A the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops designates reception followed. the week as a time for all Catholics to celebrate the Dana Attocknie The Mass is an an- word of God, it also serves as an opportunity to en- Parishioners at Corpus Christi in northeast Oklahoma City gather for a weekly Bible study. Photos Managing Editor nual event sponsored provided. by the archdiocesan courage people of all faiths to read the Bible. Office of Marriage and The couple who celebrated the longest anniversary this year, 70 years, is Connie and Jes- Family Life Ministry. se Arevalos. Photos Chris Porter/Sooner Catholic. Volume 40, Number 22 At Corpus Christi Catholic Church in north- hearty breakfast that Johnson says follows the In giving of his time and talent to lead the east Oklahoma City, one man works through- Lord’s example. Bible study group, the experience has made Sooner Catholic Newspaper out the year to fulfill that mission. “He always fed the crowds who came out, so Johnson feel more like Jesus than anything 7501 Northwest Expressway For nearly a quarter century, George Johnson we do too,” he explained. “When people show else ever has. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 has unfailingly led his fellow parishioners in a up, you know there’s something they need, so “It has been a true privilege,” Johnson said. (405) 721-1810 weekly Bible study. Using the Sunday Missal you feed them. You feed them breakfast first, “He has allowed me to stand before His children as a study guide and a whiteboard full of notes, then the word,” Johnson said. and give them greater insight into the words He Fax: (405) 721-5210 he uses his expansive knowledge of Scripture Father Danny Grover, pastor at Corpus wants them to understand and comprehend.” E-mail: [email protected] to dissect each reading. His unique approach Christi, called Johnson’s Bible study group Parishioner Carol Manning, who has been in Mailing Address: focuses on creating a deeper comprehension extensive, describing the big whiteboard full of the group for 15 years, explained how her par- P.O. Box 32180 of the Gospel, what Jesus is saying and how it notes that break apart the Scripture. ticipation has brought her closer to God. Oklahoma City, OK 73123 resonates with us today. “He knows his Bible! This is a supplement to “Focusing on the readings and Gospel allows “Getting them to un- you to talk about them derstand the connection beforehand, so by the Visit us online at is wonderful,” Johnson time you hear it during www.soonercatholic.org said. “It’s really exciting Mass you have that add- to talk about what Jesus ed background and infor- Visit the archdiocesan website is trying to get us to un- mation that makes those at www.archokc.org derstand today, through verses resonate with you the words He has written even more,” she said. - His living word.” Manning added that The Sooner Catholic Johnson, a former Johnson’s approach to (USPS 066-910) is published college professor, pub- analyzing Scripture has biweekly except for once in July lished author and com- helped her realize how by the Archdiocese of munications executive much the words apply to Oklahoma City. described how the deci- present day circumstanc- sion he made 25 years es. ago to facilitate the group “He challenges us to The newspaper is not responsible We’re changing health care and our name. changed the way he reflect on what we’ve for unsolicited material. reads the Bible. learned – and we become Copyright © 2018 Sooner Catholic “When I really start- better Christians as a ed reading Scripture to result.” Subscription rate: $25 per year study it and I had this For Johnson, the im- for all who are not members of the great big wow moment,” portance of helping oth- Johnson said. “I stopped ers understand Scripture Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Bible study participants use a large whiteboard to write notes that break down the Scripture they’re reading it like you would studying. is just as important as Periodical postage paid at read anything else, and imparting the knowledge Oklahoma City, OK 73125. that’s when the Bible that Jesus’ words in our started reading me.” what I can’t do – because I am spread thin,” Fr. own mouths are just as powerful as the words POSTMASTER: Send address St. Anthony is now Parishioners from ages 19 to 89 from diverse Grover said. “He does more in that hour than that came from His mouth. changes to the Sooner Catholic, cultural backgrounds have attended the Bible I’m able to do in my own homilies.” However, even after almost 25 years leading study. At times, there have been as many as 30 Grover explained that he likes to send new the group, the former professor never describes P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, SSM Health St. Anthony people signed up, although the group consists parishioners to Johnson when they are looking himself as a teacher. OK 73123. For over 100 years, we’ve been changing health care in Oklahoma. Now, we’re changing our of about six to 12 core members that regular- for a way to become active in the parish. “I’m not the teacher, I’m the leader,” he said. name. St. Anthony is now SSM Health St. Anthony, but who we are on the inside is still the ly participate. Currently, there are Catholics “We are blessed to have him at the parish. “Nobody teaches, but the Father.” same. We’ve always been a part of SSM Health – guided by our Mission, rooted in faith. from three continents attending the adult study He and his wife Kay do some pretty amazing Sally Linhart is a freelance writer for the Soon- group. 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Catholic Foundation The impact of the Encuentro Mass to in- offers estate voke God’s From Sept. 20-23 this year, some 3,000 del- of Hispanic Catholics is 27) – was evident at serves as blessing Red Mass planning continuing A egates from the dioceses of the United States the Encuentro. The convention center was the coor- education course upon all judges, gathered outside of Dallas for a massive event filled with the faces of young people who were dinator of Tim Muldoon lawyers, law stu- 2018 that reflects an important development in the nominated by their dioceses to represent the Hispanic Catholic The Catholic Foundation of dents, legal pro- U.S. Catholic Church. The Encuentro, meaning interests of the people among whom they pray, Youth Extension Oklahoma will be presenting a fessionals, public “Encounter,” was the fifth major gathering of study scripture, celebrate the sacraments and Ministry continuing education program officials and every- Hispanic Catholic leaders since the first one serve in their ordinary family-centered lives. I for the Nov. 28 from 8 a.m. to Noon at one entrusted with in 1972. Catholic Extension has been a proud spoke with several of these leaders to learn how Diocese the Catholic Pastoral Center, the administra- supporter of several of the people who spoke they perceived the impact of the Encuentro. of Des at the event, and it One 7501 Northwest Expressway. tion of justice was Moines. She points to the way that the Encuen- also has supported woman, The course is geared toward celebrated Oct. 25 tro offered members of the Hispanic community several offices of Junuee attorneys, accountants, finan- to have a voice at the national level. Many, like at The Cathedral of Hispanic ministry Castro, cial planners and trust officers. her, are immigrants, and she found hope in Our Lady of Perpet- in dioceses that serves as Cost is $65 in advance; $85 at ual Help in Okla- sent delegates. the director the spaces for open dialogue about immigrants’ the door. Cost includes mate- homa City. Mass Hispanics – the of Youth walk of faith and building God’s kingdom. She rials. was celebrated by majority of whom and Young sees richness in the faith traditions of people’s The course will feature Doug Archbishop Coak- were born in the Adult Min- various countries of origin, and has hope for Stanley of Bryan Cave Leighton ley. Richard Garnet, United States – istries for the ways that immigrants can share these tra- Paisner, LLP, in Saint Lou- ditions with other Catholics. J.D., University of represent about the Diocese is, Mo. Stanley counsels and four out of 10 U.S. of Salt Lake These voices as well as several others I en- Notre Dame profes- advises clients, including high Catholics today, City. She countered used language about the Church sor, also hosted a net-worth individuals, profes- and perhaps more points to in the United States, which reminded me of Q&A session. Archbishop Coakley celebrates the Red Mass on Oct. 25 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Per- sionals and entrepreneurs, on significantly they the ways the opening lines of Gaudium et Spes, the petual Help in Oklahoma City. Photos Cara Koenig/Sooner Catholic. a wide range of sophisticated represent a majority that the document from the Church’s Second Vatican estate planning, tax and fidu- of Catholics under Encuentro Council some 50 years ago, which steered the ciary matters. age 18. process has world Church on a course of careful attention His broad practice includes Yet, the leader- unfolded to people’s joys and hopes in everyday life. The estate planning and admin- ship of the Church Participants gather for Encuentro Sept. 20-23 in Texas. Photo pro- over the council, a gathering of all the world’s bishops, istration as well as income in this country vided. past 40- described a Church attentive to “the joys and tax planning with a particu- remains predomi- plus years the hopes, the griefs and the anxieties of the lar emphasis in the areas of nantly of non-His- as a sign of men and women of this age, especially those wealth transfer tax planning panic, European descent. At present, only 10 hope for the U.S. Church. Specifically, she calls who are poor or in any way afflicted.” and wealth transfer strategies. percent of bishops and 3 percent of priests are attention to the theme of missionary disciple- The delegates at the Encuentro are leaders Stanley has experience in in- Hispanic, though those numbers will increase ship that was so prominent at the gathering – who are immersed in joys and griefs of their dividual estate administration, slightly with the growing numbers of young that is, of going out to the margins to embrace friends, neighbors, and fellow Catholics, listen- closely-held business succes- Hispanic priests and seminarians. To see the people from all paths of life. She reflects on her ing as they bring them all before Jesus and, sion planning, asset protection real growth in Hispanic Catholic leadership, particular role of walking with young people in in many cases, the Virgin of Guadalupe. Their and tax financial planning. one must look at lay men and women, whose a mission diocese, “humbly being a prophetic model of the “poor church of the poor” -- to As co-leader of the firm’s numbers are creeping toward half the total voice for the most vulnerable,” encouraged by Fiduciary Litigation Team, a number of students in lay formation programs. the presence of so many other young people at echo a memorable phrase from Pope Francis – significant portion of Stanley’s That growing reality – of a Church led by the Encuentro who share this vocational call. is one that will humbly, yet powerfully, shape practice is dedicated to fidu- young lay men and women (the average age Another woman, Jessica Maciel Hernandez, the future of the U.S. Church. ciary conflict resolution and tax controversy work, including representation of clients in trust and estate administration disputes in local courts, during IRS audits and in the U.S. tax court. Stanley is currently an ad- junct professor in tax at Wash- ington University School of Law Fr. Stephen Bird blesses the remodeled Bryce and a fellow of the American Hall at Epiphany of the Lord in northwest College of Trust and Estate Oklahoma City. The parish hall makeover in- Counsel. cluded a new ceiling, flooring, lighting fixtures, Photos Theresa Bragg. Prior to law school, Stanley tables and audio/visual equipment. The room practiced as a CPA with an in- is a gathering space for the 1,600 families that ternational accounting firm. attend Epiphany. The room also includes “The More than 100 volunteers and the monks The sponsor for the course is Risen Christ” by Father John Walch, a 12-foot- of St. Gregory’s Abbey in Shawnee moved Bank of Oklahoma. by-6-foot painting designed in 1967 and pro- books for six hours on Oct. 20 from St. Topics to be covered will be vided by Gregory’s University library to the abbey. updates on trust modifications, an anon- non-judicial settlement agree- ymous Photos Chris Porter/Sooner Catholic. ments, trust decanting, donor donor. advised funds and private foun- The dations. renova- This course is approved by tion of the the Mandatory Continuing parish hall Legal Education Commission was made of Oklahoma for a maximum of possible four credit hours, of which one by funds hour is credit covering ethics. earned Certificates of attendance are during the available for CFP, CPA and archdioc- other forms of continuing edu- esan One cation. Church, For more information, contact Many Disciples (405) 721-4115 or info@cfook. A new Family Life Center dedication was held Oct. 7 at St. Francis capital of Assisi in Oklahoma City with Archbishop Coakley and Fr. William org. Register online at www. campaign. Photos Judy Hilovsky/Sooner Catholic and Fr. Stephen Bird. Novak. cfook.org/estate-planning. 8 November 11, 2018 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic November 11, 2018 9 Fort Sill chaplain finds Catholicism Marine veteran holds to faith, honor in Afghanistan Nov. 11 is Veterans Day By Steve Gust The Sooner Catholic continued from page 1 a Catholic priest for the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint come. As an Anglican priest, Fa- Peter on Dec. 8, 2013, at the Ba- eterans Day honors the sacrifice and service ther Jerry was married and had silica of the National Shrine of the of men like Ray Lueb of Edmond, who in 1945 six children. Fortunately for Fa- Immaculate Conception in Wash- Vwitnessed history first-hand on the Japanese ther Sherbourne, in 1980, Saint ington D.C. by Archbishop Timo- island of Iwo Jima. John Paul II had approved a pas- thy Broglio of the Archdiocese for He was part of the second wave of American Marine toral provision by which Episcopal the Military Services. troops who captured the island after five weeks of fierce clergyman and individuals could Along with deployments to fighting. enter the full communion of the Iraq and Afghanistan, Father Lueb, 95, experienced his only combat of the war, but Roman Catholic Church. Sherbourne has served in Fort it was quite a test as the private stayed on the island for 32 Pope Benedict XVI expanded on Campbell, Tenn.; Fort Benning, days, and escaped the battle unharmed. this provision in 2009 by issuing Ga.; Fort Jackson, S.C.; Fort Sam “I was a fast fox hole digger,” Lueb said. the Apostolic Constitution, “Angli- Houston, Texas; Fort Bragg, N.C.; He also credits God for his safety. canorum coetibus,” providing for and Redstone Arsenal, Ala. He “I guess He had other plans for me,” he added. personal ordinariates (diocese-like served at Joint Base Lewis-Mc- Even as a young Marine, his Catholic faith was structures) within the Catholic Chord, Wash., before coming to always a big part of his life. Church for groups of Anglicans Fort Sill, where he expects to “Mom and dad were both strong Catholics,” he (priests and deacons and laity serve through summer 2020. said. together) to come into the full While serving as an Army chap- Some 73 years later, his Catholicism remains communion of the Church. On lain, he helps personnel of all important. He attends Mass regularly and par- ticipates in a weekly TimeOut activity at his Jan. 1, 2012, the Personal Ordi- religious traditions – and those parish, Saint John in Edmond. That program nariate of the Chair of Saint Peter with none – providing religious involves other independent seniors who get (OCSP) would be established in support and spiritual leadership together weekly for fellowship and fun. The North America. for his units as well as pastoral Army Chaplain Jerry Sherbourne and a fellow solider in Iraq. Photo provided. Iwo Jima veteran also is a member of the Father Sherbourne responded leadership for the Catholic chapel Knights of Columbus. to Pope Benedict XVI’s invitation community. Before his military service he had only through the newly established He was recently asked by a fel- been to Oklahoma and Texas. ordinariate in the United States. low Anglican chaplain, “Well, how He has two clear memories of his While remaining on active duty as is it? Is the grass greener on the For the Safety of Soldiers time in Iwo Jima. One was the raising an Army chaplain, he was ac- other side?” Almighty and eternal God, of the American flag on top of Mount From the Archives … cepted for formation as a Catholic He replied, “Do you really want those who take refuge in you Suribachi, on Feb. 23, 1945, that to know?” A photo series from George Rigazzi, archdiocesan archivist will be glad and forever will shout priest. quickly became an iconic image from for joy. Protect these soldiers as Ray Lueb His wife and children were When his friend said, “Yes,” the war. The second Bishop of Oklahoma they discharge their duties. confirmed as Catholics during the Father Sherbourne answered “None of us had any idea that photo City and Tulsa, Francis Clement Protect them with the shield of Holy Triduum in 2012. Father without hesitation, “It’s like going would become so famous,” he said. Kelley, is seen here with his nephew, your strength and keep them safe Sherbourne continued priestly from splashing around in a kiddie Ray Lueb’s proudest moment during duty was on March 10, 1945, when he helped to save the who was visiting in 1944. The South- from all evil and harm. May the power of your love formation while serving on active pool to swimming in the awesome lives of at least 100 Marines. He was assigned mortar duty. Alarmingly, a fire broke out in his pit. west Courier (the diocesan newspa- enable them to return home duty, redeploying from Afghani- depths of the ocean. It’s more While others ran, Lueb knew he had to try to put out the fire or it would ignite stored ammunition. per) identifies him as the bishop’s in safety, that with all who love stan to Fort Bragg, N.C., and then real, more deep, more full, more Two other men, seeing what he was doing, came back to help him extinguish the blaze. namesake Francis Clement Kelley; them, they may ever praise you changing duty stations to Red- complete. It’s better than I ever For that effort he received a commendation from Maj. General T.E. Bourke of the U.S. Marine other publications use the name for your loving care. stone Arsenal, Ala. thought it would be – in ways I Corps. Alphonse Necci. Regardless, what We ask this through Finally, after completing his could never have imagined.” After 32 days, Lueb was rotated out of the war zone and earned some much-needed rest in Ha- is certain is that he was indeed his Christ our Lord course of priestly formation, Charles Albert is a freelance Amen. waii. His military service concluded with a six-month stint as military policeman in the occupied nephew. Father Sherbourne was ordained writer for the Sooner Catholic. nation of Japan. The uniform he is wearing is that After the war, he of the Royal Canadian Air Force as came back to Okla- Bishop Kelley’s family resided in homa and was a Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. farmer before going The Courier reports: “The young ichard White Luttrell Sr., a parishioner into home construc- Canadian airman hasn’t seen Bishop Bishop Francis Clement Kelley at Saint Therese of the Child Jesus tion. He worked un- Kelley for seven years, so when he and his nephew. Catholic Church - Maronite Rite in the til he was 76, part of obtained his furlough, he came di- R that time owning his Diocese of Tulsa was honored on Oct. 2 during rectly to Oklahoma City from Ottawa AARP Oklahoma’s 10th annual Indian Elder own company. where he is stationed … the young man joined the Royal Canadian Air Honors celebration at the National Cowboy and Even after retire- Force as an aircraftsman on Oct. 27, 1943.” Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. ment he worked a Bishop Kelley, a Canadian by birth, was a veteran of the Span- Luttrell, a member of the Osage Nation, grad- bit part-time. ish-American War. When the war broke out in 1898, he volunteered uated high school from the Oklahoma Military Today, his military for the 32nd Regiment of Michigan Volunteers as a chaplain for his ad- Academy in 1943 and served in the U.S Army service continues opted country. His experience, albeit a brief five months, provided Cap- for 12 years, both active and inactive, during to be appreciated tain Kelley with several lessons about the plight of a Catholic chaplain. World War II and the Korean War. He creat- in the community. There was a disproportionate number of Protestant chaplains and too Earlier this year, ed Running RL Outfitters in Colorado, was a few Catholic priests serving in that capacity. This remained a priority the Edmond Elks member of the Denver chapter of the Knights for Bishop Kelley for the two world wars that followed. Lodge honored of Columbus and was a Deputy Grand Knight, Monsignor Gaffey, Kelley’s biographer, adds this: “Long after the war, Lueb. 3rd Degree. He has been a member of the Vet- he teased himself regarding his military record, admitting-perhaps “That was quite erans of Foreign Wars, Kiwanis Club, American Richard White Luttrell Sr. with some regret that his combat experience had been limited to “fight- an honor,” he said. Legion and Oklahoma Fly Fisherman’s Club. ing mosquitoes down in Florida (while the troops trained).” Because he Steve Gust is a He served on boards of the Osage County had seen too many bishops not allow their clergy to enter the Earlier this year, the Edmond Elks Lodge honored Ray Lueb for his World War freelance writer for service, Kelley was more than willing to release his priests Housing Authority, MESA Medical Company American Indian saint. II combat service on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima. Pictured from left are Geri the Sooner Catholic. to enlist during the Second World War. Eight Oklahoma and Osage Veterans Memorial Commission. Luttrell and his wife, Carmalita, have been Shrum, Ray Lueb, Jody Lueb and Rick Lueb, his son. Photos provided. priests went active duty while another 25 served as part- Luttrell was also a key leader in the planning married since 1947. They have four children time chaplains locally. and execution of building a shrine in Pawhus- and six grandchildren. Photo Jolene Schonchin/ ka honoring Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Sooner Catholic. ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY ARCHIVES 10 November 11, 2018 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic November 11, 2018 11 A Millennial Journey in Faith Seven themes of Catholic Justice, gratitude as signs social teaching Love isn’t always easy In these brief reflections are high- of true love lighted several key themes at the “Does the new baby like me?” my four-year- wife?’ This is how a child feels when you say put it, “The heart of Catholic social tradition. Love toward God and our brothers and sisters old questioned in the weeks following the you are bringing home a new baby.” Church’s Anamaría birth of her younger sister. Her face lit up as From my experience and observation, most As the Christmas mandate to teaching Scaperlanda Life, dignity of the human person I assured the older sister of the baby’s affec- children do not react this way to a new baby. shopping season is al- not steal and on sexual- Biddick The Catholic Church proclaims Pedro A. Moreno, tion; it grew even brighter as the baby herself Instead, they have an intuitive understanding Echoes ready here, according to to love one ity begins For the Sooner that human life is sacred and that O.P. affirmed her affection through her gaze, smile of God’s design. There’s mom, there’s dad, and the decorations at the another. The with an Catholic the dignity of the human person is of Secretariat for and laughter. from their love comes new life. New babies are local department stores, Catechism under- the foundation of a moral vision for Evangelization and The 4-year-old vied with her two-year-old a welcome addition. Older siblings have an I have a simple ques- of the Cath- standing society. We believe that every person Christ Catechesis sister for the prime place in Baby Elizabeth’s adjustment period, some more difficult than tion. What happened to olic Church, of God as is precious, that people are more the gifts you received line of sight, for a turn to hold her, and for a others; some are enamored of the new baby, paragraph love and an understanding of love as a power important than things, and that this past Christmas? chance to pick her bedtime book. others aren’t. But, there is an understanding 2401, intro- that overflows into new love and new life. The the measure of every institution is Did you use your gift cards? Did you use the The natural affinity of small children toward that babies are the natural result of the par- whether it threatens or enhances the colognes and perfumes? How about those books? duces the 7th commandment in the following way: babies is consistent and astounding: how often ent’s love. human persons he creates have an immortal life and dignity of the human person. Did you read any of them? Did you wear the “The seventh commandment forbids unjust- are other toddlers and preschoolers, elemen- This summer marked the 50th anniversary destiny. He has bestowed on spouses the tre- sweater? Did you play with the toys and games? ly taking or keeping the goods of one’s neighbor tary-age children and even awkward middle of Saint Paul VI’s counter-cultural encyclical, mendous gift of being participators with him in Did you enjoy the gift on the rocks? What did you and wronging him in any way with respect to his schoolers, drawn to our baby, delighted by her Humanae Vitae, which re-affirmed the link be- the creation of new persons, a gift that requires Call to family, community and do with those gifts? goods. It commands justice and charity in the smile? How often do mothers of these same tween marital intimacy and new life. His writ- complete self-giving.” participation Someone gifted you out of love. Someone be- care of earthly goods and the fruits of men’s labor. small children tell me that they ask her when ing rejected the attempt to unlink God’s design The heart of the teaching is love. Love isn’t their family will have another baby? for both love and children through contracep- The person is not only sacred lieved that to bestow those gifts was an act of For the sake of the common good, it requires always easy. It requires self-sacrifice and the So, it was with some surprise when I read, tion and artificial means of conception; both but also social. Marriage and the justice. Someone believed that you deserved it. respect for the universal destination of goods and abandonment of our preconceptions about in an otherwise sensible book on childrearing, are attempts to bypass God’s plan for human family are the central social institu- Your love for the gift giver is manifested in the respect for the right to private property. Christian how our life will be, whether it’s the arrival of a that siblings generally view a new baby as a sexuality by severing the connection between tions that must be supported and appreciation of the gift and your use and enjoy- life strives to order this world’s goods to God and competitor. The chapter on siblings, entitled, the sexual act and babies. small bundle of joy during a stressful time, the strengthened. We believe people have ment of that gift. to fraternal charity.” “Sibling Rivalry,” began “How would a wife feel The connection that God created is not lack of arrival of a new baby or just the sheer a right and a duty to participate in God has gifted us in many ways. Creation is It is clear that people are more important than a perfect example. To abuse or destroy nature if her husband came home and said, ‘Honey, arbitrary or incidental to the person. As the amount of work it takes to raise children. But, society. things. The 7th commandment brings together the is a clear lack of appreciation, and therefore an you bring me so much joy and I love you so authors of the last essay in Janet Smith’s it is in accordance with the nature of love: the justice and love due to our brothers and sisters absence of love, toward God and an act of injus- much that I’m going to bring home another collection “Why Humanae Vitae is Still Right” gift of self. tice toward your brothers and sisters who cannot with the use and care of earthly goods and the Rights and responsibilities fruits of one’s labor. This is the foundation of the The Catholic tradition teaches enjoy that which you destroyed and meant as a gift for all. social justice teachings of the Catholic Church. that human dignity can be protect- By the same token, to steal someone else’s To not steal is not just an act of respect to Clerics in the trenches: French priests in WWI ed and a healthy community can be possessions and gifts is an act of injustice and something and someone else’s ownership rights, achieved only if human rights are By J.E. Helm the exemption from regular mili- inarians responded surprisingly “that they were just as patriotic as an absence of love toward the owner, and above it is above all an act of love to the owner, your protected and responsibilities are The Sooner Catholic tary duty and extended their term well, and there was support from every other Frenchman,” May nar- all, an absence of love toward God who gave us a brother or sister, and to God. met. of service to two years. the Church hierarchy. “Bishops rates. One seminarian wrote, “My Many people would be surprised In her work, May writes about and priests, women and men country has need of me, and I will Jobs Box to learn that in World War I, priests 33 “priests whose memoirs and in religious orders, forgot their go,” another that he “felt proud to Option for the poor, vulnerable were conscripted to serve in the biographies” she examined. well-founded wear the uniform.” Assistant business manager engagement. The position is re- the ability to communicate French Army. All were not chap- Her findings are presented in Some chaplains even led troops A basic moral test is how our most Mount St. Mary Catholic High sponsible for all aspects of help- and interface in a tactful and lains. Some were stretcher-bearers a somewhat scholarly fashion; when their commanding offi- vulnerable members are faring. Our School is seeking an accountant ing build a culture of conversion professional manner. Requires and some were actual arms-bearing “Patriot Priests” is not light cer was killed. May writes that tradition recalls the story of the to assist the school’s business and discipleship in parishes attention to detail and accura- combatants. Anita Rasi May’s “Pa- reading. This is not surprising Last Judgment (Mt 25:31-46) and manager. The position’s primary and schools throughout the cy, flexibility and adaptabili- some of them “were shocked since May served as the exec- instructs us to put the needs of the responsibilities include accounts archdiocese. Bachelor’s degree ty. Must demonstrate advanced triot Priests: French Catholic Clergy by their own response to killing poor and vulnerable first. receivable, personnel/payroll, or master’s degree in theology, use of Microsoft Office software and National Identity in World War utive director of the Oklahoma and being engaged in the war.” grievances and some financial reporting. pastoral ministry or related field and some graphic design skills. I” tells the story of these brave and Humanities Council for more than The priests “looked after the and ral- Applicants must hold a bach- preferred. Five years of experi- Organizational efficiency, adapt- unusual patriots. 27 years, and she is a published soldiers’ temporal needs” and The dignity of work and the rights elor’s degree in accounting or ence in catechetics and/or new ability, time management and In 1899 and1905, laws were author and educator. The book lied to the “helped them communicate with of workers finance, be proficient using evangelization efforts. Fluency in the ability to anticipate needs passed in France that “provided includes 15 pages of notes to the national their families.” They helped fam- If the dignity of work is to be pro- Microsoft Office applications, and English and Spanish preferred. is required. Bilingual in Span- for the drafting of seminarians and text (130 pages), a seven-page bib- defense,” ilies locate missing loved ones; tected, then the basic rights of work- have experience with accounting Familiarity with CCO, Alpha, ish, both written and spoken, priests into military service,” May liography and an index. The book May writes. they buried the dead. As they ers must be respected – the right to software (QuickBooks, Black- ACTS and other discipleship is required. For job description explains. The 1899 law brought is published by the University of Bishops performed these many duties with productive work, to decent and fair baud FE). The position requires initiative resources. Send appli- or to submit a resume, contact them in for one year as non-com- Oklahoma Press. offered care and dedication, “feelings of wages, to private property and to attention to detail, accuracy, and cations or inquiries to nlargent@ [email protected]. batants; the 1905 law eliminated Ch. 1, “The Anticlerical Third Church comradeship grew” between the economic initiative. the ability to communicate with archokc.org. Republic,” explains buildings for use priests and the soldiers. parents and school staff. Bilin- Executive director, more about the laws as hospitals, and there was a Many of the priests paid a great gual in Spanish preferred. Send Bilingual administrative Resurrection Cemetery of 1899 and 1905 surge of Catholic devotion. price in their service. May notes and how and why “Priests were astonished by that 23,418 parish priests served Solidarity inquires and resumes to cfinsel@ assistant The executive director manag- these were enact- the resurgence of religious fervor We are one human family whatever mountstmary.org. The Catholic Pastoral Center es and oversees the operation of during the war; 3,101 were killed ed. The still earlier, they witnessed,” she continues. and 7,769 received citations and the national, racial, ethnic, economic is seeking a bilingual adminis- Resurrection Cemetery, including so-called Ferry laws Both soldiers and civilians again decorations. and ideological differences. At the Administrative assistant trative assistant for the Office of financial management, planning had tried to effect the attended Mass and received the The war ended, and the men and core of the virtue of solidarity is the The Catholic Foundation of Youth, Young Adult and Cam- operations and development. separation of church sacraments. Not only were priests priests returned home. The French pursuit of justice and peace. The Oklahoma is seeking an admin- pus Ministry. Requires attention Bachelor’s degree or at least 10 and state, even the drafted; many more volunteered to prime minister planned to close Gospel calls us to be peacemakers. istrative assistant. Must commu- to detail and accuracy, flexibility years related experience and/or nicate and interface in a tactful and adaptability. Must demon- training; or equivalent combina- de-Christianization of serve without pay as chaplains. the French embassy at the Vatican and professional manner. The strate advanced use of Microsoft tion of education and experience France. Members of All this caused the priest to (it had been re-opened during the position requires attention to Office software and some graph- a must. Must be a practicing religious orders could re-examine their roles, their place war) and exile religious orders. Care for God’s creation detail and accuracy, flexibility ic design skills. Organizational Catholic. Ability to write reports, not live in community in all of this. Jean Julien Weber, The French would have none of We show our respect for the Cre- and adaptability. Knowledge of efficiency, adaptability, time business correspondence and or wear habits. The one of May’s case studies, wrote it. There were mass demonstra- ator by our stewardship of creation. Microsoft Office software, includ- management and the ability to procedure manuals. Knowledge state took over the that his military service brought tions, some of them attended by Care for the earth is a requirement ing Word, Excel and PowerPoint anticipate needs is required. Bi- of Microsoft Office software. Valid education of children. him in contact “with the moral priest-veterans in uniform. The of our faith. We are called to protect required. Organizational efficien- lingual in Spanish, both written driver’s license. Ability to travel The Jesuit order was poverty of so many of my com- prime minister relented. people and the planet, living our cy, adaptability, time manage- and spoken, is required. For regularly by automobile to cem- dissolved, and while rades” that he was cured of his While serving, the priests had faith in relationship with all of God’s ment and the ability to anticipate job description or to submit etery locations, various events other orders could “exaggerated intellectualism.” He to come to terms with war, patri- creation. needs required. Bilingual in a resume, contact nlargent@ and meetings. Directly supervises “apply for authoriza- writes that all of this made him otism and their own humanity, Spanish preferred. Send inqui- archokc.org. five to six employees in the Office tion,” May writes that “capable of being a new kind of and it was, May concludes, “this To learn more, go online to www.usccb. ries and resumes to nlargent@ of Cemeteries. Contact Nancy “the others refused apostle.” transformation that helped miti- org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we- archokc.org. Hispanic Ministries assistant Largent at [email protected]. to apply” and left the Franciscan monk Edouard de gate the antagonism between the believe/catholic-social-teaching/ The Catholic Pastoral Center seven-themes-of-catholic-social-teaching. country. Massat wrote to his sister that “The Roman Catholic Church and the To see more job openings, go cfm Parish engagement director is seeking a bilingual adminis- When they were war … is a missionary whose voice Third Republic.” The archdiocese is seeking trative assistant for the Office online to www.soonercatholic. drafted in World War is more elegant than our own.” J.E. Helm is a freelance writer for a director of parish leadership of Hispanic Ministry. Requires org. I, priests and sem- The priests wanted to prove the Sooner Catholic. 12 November 11, 2018 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic November 11, 2018 13

Lánzate a lo más Profundo Los Siete Temas del Luke 5:4 Justicia, gratitud como signos Enseñanza Social Católica ¡Señor, renueva tu iglesia! En estas breves reflexiones se desta- de amor verdadero can varios temas claves en el corazón de la tradición social católica. Cuando esta edición del Sooner Catholic - Por la conversión y el castigo justo de los tas del infierno Amor hacia Dios y hacia nuestros hermanos y hermanas llegue a los hogares de la arquidiócesis, los perpetradores y encubridores de abuso sexual; no prevalecerían La vida y la dignidad de la persona obispos de los Estados Unidos, incluyéndome a - Por la fuerza de los obispos para que sean contra la Iglesia. Al ver que y, sobre mí mismo, se reunirán en Baltimore para nues- santos pastores en la protección y el amparar a Prometió estar La Iglesia Católica proclama que la vida humana es sagrada y que la llegó la tempo- todo, una tra Asamblea General de otoño. Esta reunión sus rebaños de todo daño. con nosotros ausencia Pedro A. Moreno, dignidad de la persona es la base de Ecos rada de com- no será de negocios como de costumbre. No lo Completamente consciente de la gravedad de siempre hasta el pras navideñas, de amor O.P. una visión moral para la sociedad. puede ser. Los ojos de la nación estarán sobre estas preocupaciones que pesan tanto sobre to- fin de los tiem- según las dec- hacia Secretariat for Creemos que toda persona tiene un de nosotros cuando tomemos decisiones críticas dos nosotros, les estoy pidiendo humildemente pos. Necesitamos oraciones en las Dios que Evangelization and valor inestimable, que las personas en respuesta a la crisis de abuso sexual del que se unan en oración con los obispos por aferrarnos a estas Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley grandes tiendas, nos dio el Catechesis son más importantes que las cosas clero que ha devastado a nuestra querida Igle- estas mismas intenciones. Oremos para que el promesas ahora CristO les tengo una manda- sia en los Estados Unidos y en países de todo Espíritu Santo nos guíe y nos dé valor. Oremos más que nunca. Los ataques de Satanás se y que la medida de cada institución pregunta. ¿Qué to de no el mundo. para que el fruto de esta reunión sea una pro- han desatado contra la Iglesia desde dentro está en si amenaza o acrecienta la pasó con los regalos que recibiste la Navidad robar y de Para permitir el tiempo máximo para tratar funda purificación de la Iglesia, comenzando y desde fuera. Necesitamos ayuda celestial. vida y la dignidad de la persona pasada? amarnos unos a otros. El Catecismo de la Igle- estos asuntos Necesitamos una con- humana. ¿Usaste tus tarjetas de regalo? ¿Usaste las sia Católica, párrafo 2401, presenta el séptimo cruciales, se versión radical. colonias y los perfumes? ¿Qué hay de esos mandamiento de la siguiente manera: ha simplifica- He sido sacerdote El llamado a la familia, a la libros? ¿Leíste alguno de ellos? ¿Te pusiste ‘El séptimo mandamiento prohíbe tomar do la agenda durante 35 años y comunidad y a la participación el suéter? ¿Jugaste con los diversos juegos? o retener el bien del prójimo injustamente y ordinaria de la obispo durante 14. La persona no sólo es sagrada sino ¿Disfrutaste del regalo sobre unos bloquecitos perjudicar de cualquier manera al prójimo en reunión. Pas- Durante mi ministerio también social. El matrimonio y la de hielo o te lo tomaste un trago a la vez? ¿Qué sus bienes. Prescribe la justicia y la caridad en aremos tiem- nunca he conocido un familia son las instituciones central- hiciste con los regalos? la gestión de los bienes terrenos y de los frutos po solo en los momento más desa- es de la sociedad y éstas deben ser Alguien te obsequió ese regaló con mucho del trabajo de los hombres. Con miras al bien negocios más fiante. Los fieles están apoyadas y no minadas. Creemos amor. Alguien pensó que otorgarte esos dones común exige el respeto del destino universal de importantes enojados y confundi- que todas las personas tienen el era un acto de justicia. Alguien creyó que te lo los bienes y del derecho de propiedad privada. y necesarios. dos. Trágicamente, al- derecho y el deber de participar en la merecías. Su amor por el donante de regalos se La vida cristiana se esfuerza por ordenar a Dios Comenzare- gunos se han alejado. sociedad. manifiesta en la apreciación del regalo y su uso y a la caridad fraterna los bienes de este mun- mos la reunión Los sacerdotes están y disfrute de ese regalo. do.” con un día de enojados y heridos. Los derechos y deberes Dios nos ha obsequiado de muchas maneras. Está claro que las personas son más impor- oración implo- Los obispos también La tradición católica enseña que se La creación es un ejemplo perfecto. Abusar tantes que las cosas. El séptimo mandamiento rando la guía están enojados, tristes puede proteger la dignidad humana o destruir la naturaleza es una clara falta de reúne la justicia y el amor debido a nuestros del Espíritu y frustrados. aprecio y, por lo tanto, una ausencia de amor hermanos y hermanas con el uso y cuidado de Santo para Por favor oren por y se puede establecer una comunidad saludable sólo si se respetan los hacia Dios y un acto de injusticia hacia tus los bienes terrenales y los frutos del trabajo de nuestras de- sus sacerdotes y hermanos y hermanas que no pueden disfrutar cada uno. Este es el fundamento de las en- liberaciones y apóyalos. Oremos derechos humanos y se cumple con los deberes. de lo que destruiste y que fue un regalo para señanzas social de la Iglesia Católica. decisiones. por los obispos para todos. No robar no es solo un acto de respeto por Durante la que el fruto de nues- De la misma manera, robar las posesiones y algo y los derechos de propiedad de otra perso- La opción por los pobres e indefensos semana previa tras deliberaciones los dones de otra persona es un acto de injusti- na es sobre todo un acto de amor para el propi- Una prueba moral básica es cómo a esta reunión, y acciones dén como cia y una ausencia de amor hacia el propietario, etario, tu hermano o hermana y para Dios. los obispos resultado una mayor les va a los miembros más indefen- nos hemos vigilancia, transpar- sos. Nuestra tradición recuerda la comprometido encia y responsabili- historia del Juicio Final (Mt. 25:31- a un tiempo dad real en la forma 46) y nos enseña a preocuparnos intensificado de en que pastoreamos primero por las necesidades de los oración y sac- a la Iglesia confiada a pobres e indefensos. rificio por tres nuestro cuidado como intenciones importantes: con la jerarquía. sucesores de los Apóstoles. Pero, sobre todo, La dignidad del trabajo y los San Óscar Romero - Por la sanación y el apoyo de todas las vícti- Cristo estableció su Iglesia sobre la base de oren por las víctimas de abuso cometidas por el derechos de los trabajadores Pedro y los Apóstoles. Prometió que las puer- aparece en esta foto mas de abuso sexual del clero; clero. ¡Señor, renueva tu iglesia! Si se ha de proteger la dignidad de archivo sin fecha. del trabajo, entonces debe respe- Nueve días después tarse los derechos básicos de los de que la Iglesia trabajadores-el derecho a un trabajo Católica declarara productivo, a salarios adecuados y santo al arzobispo Declaración sobre la remoción del ministerio salvadoreño, un juez justos, a la propiedad privada y a la ordenó la captura de iniciativa económica. un excapitán militar de Padre James Mickus a quien por mucho El arzobispo Coakley anunció independiente contratada por la estado: (800) 522-3511. Si un niño escuelas o recursos para padres, La solidaridad tiempo se le ha el domingo la expulsión del Padre archidiócesis para revisar e inves- está en peligro inmediato, llame al visite el sitio web archokc.org/ Somos una familia humana cua- sospechado de matar al líder religioso en James Mickus del ministerio a la tigar las denuncias de abuso por 9-1-1. safe-environment. lesquiera que sean nuestras difer- 1980 mientras cele- encias nacionales, raciales, étnicas, espera de la investigación de una parte de sacerdotes desde 1960 La arquidiócesis proporciona Lista de parroquias donde el Pa- braba Misa. Foto de denuncia de abuso sexual de un hasta 2018. una línea directa de respuesta dre Mickus ha servido: económicas e ideológicas. En el mero archivo del CNS. menor. El Padre Mickus se desem- Un administrador será asignado pastoral para el abuso de menores St. Joseph, Bison centro de la virtud de la solidaridad peña como párroco de la Iglesia a la parroquia y misión. de edad para denunciar el abu- Our Lady of Sorrows, Chandler está la búsqueda de la justicia y la Católica Nuestra Señora de los La “Carta para la protección de so de un menor (en el pasado o St. Francis Xavier, Enid paz. El Evangelio nos llama a ser Dolores/Our Lady of Sorrows en niños y jóvenes” de la Conferencia presente) por parte de un miem- Chaplain, Vance Air Force Base, pacificadores. Chandler y de la Iglesia Católica de Obispos Católicos de los Esta- bro del clero u otro personal de la Enid San Luis/Saint Louis en Stroud. dos Unidos requiere la remoción iglesia - (405) 720-9878. El coordi- Mission of St. Ann, Fairview El cuidado por la creación de Dios El arzobispo Coakley le informó a del ministerio de cualquier sac- nador de asistencia a las víctimas Nosotros mostramos nuestro Chaplain, Oklahoma State Refor- los feligreses en persona el domin- erdote, diácono u otro religioso a de la Arquidiócesis, un consejero respeto por el Creador cuidando la matory, Granite go por la mañana. la hora de determinar un reclamo profesional autorizado, responderá creación. El cuidado por la tierra es Mission of Our Lady of Guada- La alegación, que no involucra a creíble de conducta sexual indebi- a las llamadas a la línea directa un requisito de nuestra fe. Estamos lupe, Hollis las parroquias actuales del Padre da con un menor. pastoral. llamados a proteger a las personas y Chaplain, Lexington Correctional Mickus, está siendo revisada por Bajo la ley de Oklahoma, to- Un informe a la arquidiócesis no al planeta viviendo nuestra fe en rel- la Junta de Revisión de la Ar- das las personas deben reportar exime a la persona del deber de Center ación con toda la creación de Dios. quidiócesis. La junta fue creada en un incidente o sospecha de abu- denunciar el abuso infantil a las Sacred Heart, Mangum 2002 bajo la “Carta para la pro- so sexual de un menor (persona autoridades civiles como lo exige la St. Philip Neri, Midwest City Para aprender más sobre este tema, tección de niños y jóvenes” para menor de 18 años) a las autori- ley estatal. En Oklahoma, el hecho St. Joseph, Norman visite en línea a http://www.usccb.org/ revisar las denuncias de abuso dades civiles. El Departamento de de no denunciar el abuso infantil Christ the King, Oklahoma City beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/ y asesorar al arzobispo. La acu- Servicios Humanos de Oklahoma es un delito menor. Para obtener St. Patrick, Oklahoma City catholic-social-teaching/la-ensenanza-so- sación también está siendo revis- ha establecido una línea directa más información sobre el protocolo St. Mary, Ponca City cial-catolica.cfm#1 18-24 de noviembre ada por McAfee y Taft, una firma de denuncia de abusos en todo el de ambiente seguro en iglesias y St. Louis, Stroud 14 November 11, 2018 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic November 11, 2018 15 Calendar Briefs This calendar only covers the two weeks between issue dates and may not reflect all of the calendar items. To see a full calendar, go to www.soonercatholic.org. Rother Heritage Gallery place - $1,000; third place - $500. able on Tuesday and Thursday (Catholic Young Adults of OKC) for November 15 Feast of St. Albert the Great. Noon Mass, Saturday follow- p.m.; Eucharistic adoration 7 The Heritage Gallery at the Cath- Contact (580) 255-0590. evenings, Level I classes. Registra- events and information or e-mail ing 5 p.m. Mass, and Sunday p.m.; concert 8:15 p.m. Free olic Pastoral Center, 7501 North- tion deadline Jan. 4. Space limit- [email protected]. 11 Veteran’s Day. 15 Surviving Divorce program following 11 a.m. Mass. tickets at itickets.com west Expressway, presents “The St. Gregory’s Days of Reflection ed. Contact Patty Yardley at (405) 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. each Shepherd Cannot Run: A Retro- The monks of St. Gregory’s 751-7115, Ext. 172, or pyardley@ Charismatic Catholic prayer 11 St. Joseph’s 96th annual Thursday at St. Mark, Nor- 17 The Oklahoma City Communi- 20 Suicide grief support group, spective on the Life of Bl. Stanley Abbey invite everyone to month- steguenes.org. meetings Thanksgiving Dinner 11 a.m. man. Contact Ferrella March ty of Secular Carmelites meets 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., St. Rother.” The free exhibit is open ly “Days of Reflection” sessions. Charismatic Catholic prayer – 2 p.m. Nov. 11 in the gym, at (405) 314-3757. monthly at Little Flower, OKC. Francis, 1901 N.W. 18, OKC. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday-Fri- “The Spirituality of Knitting and Faith and Allegiance Initiative meetings are held at 7 p.m. every 421 E. Acres, Norman. Adults Anyone interested in deepen- day. Special tours arranged by Crocheting” by Br. Damian Wha- Under the new St. Eugene Faith Thursday at the Catholic Pastoral $10; children ages 6-10, $5; 15 Charismatic Catholic prayer ing prayer life with community 21 Feast of the Presentation of calling (405) 721-5651, Ext. 141. len, O.S.B., on Nov. 17. Mass at 9 and Allegiance Initiative, current Center. Bring your Bible. Contact children age 5 and under free; meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic support, call Vicky Caudell the Blessed Virgin Mary. a.m., midday prayer 11:30 a.m., and former service members and Elaine Naugle at (405) 358-3610, family $35. No charge for vet- Pastoral Center. Contact at (405) 637-4611 or William Suicide prevention training 11:45 a.m. lunch and 2 p.m. Holy their families can receive assis- [email protected] or visit erans with identification. Elaine at (405) 358-3610, Ginn at (405) 737-2024. 22 Thanksgiving - CPC closed. Did you know you can help save Hour with confessions available. tance. On Jan. 6 representatives www.spiritOKC.org. [email protected]. a life? Catholic Charities encour- Closing session and departure at from Catholic Charities, Heartline 11 Mount St. Mary Catholic High 17 St. Gregory’s Days of Reflec- 22 Feast of St. Cecilia, Martyr ages parishioners to participate in 3 p.m. Cost $30, lunch included. 211, St. Eugene Small Communi- Suicide grief support group School open house 1 p.m. - 3 16 Feast of St. Gertrude. tion session, “The Spirituality mental health awareness training. Space limited to 40. Contact the ties of Faith, Habitat for Humanity A support group for people who p.m. Nov. 11. of Knitting and Crocheting” by 23 Feast of Blessed Migual Agus- QPR is a free one-hour suicide retreat office at (405) 878-5656 or and the Oklahoma Department of have lost someone to suicide meets 16 Feast of St. Margaret of Scot- Br. Damian Whalen, O.S.B. tin Pro, Marytr. prevention training that provides [email protected]. Veterans Affairs will be available at St. Francis in OKC on the third 11 Pray the Rosary for Life at land. Cost $30. Contact the retreat three simple steps to reach some- after all Masses in Ross Hall. They Tuesday of each month at 6:30 6:30 p.m. at the abortion cen- office at (405) 878-5656. 23 Feast of St. Clement I. one who may be feeling hopeless. Turkey dinner will coordinate teams interested in p.m. in the Meerschaert House. ter, 2453 Wilcox Dr., Norman. 16 Assumption of the Blessed Professional counseling also is St. Joseph in Bison will have service projects, offer a way to con- The gathering is in a caring atmo- Contact Connie Lang at (405) Virgin Mary Christmas Ba- 17 The 177 Project at St. John, 23 Feast of St. Columban. available. Contact St. Joseph their annual turkey dinner 11 a.m. nect with others who have served, sphere to remember loved ones. 249-1041. zaar will be Nov. 16-18, 711 900 S. Littler Ave. Rosary 6:45 Counseling Center at (405) 524- – 1 p.m. Nov. 18 in the parish hall. and be a resource for former ser- Call (405) 528-0485. W. Hickory Ave., Duncan. 0969. Adults and children age 11 and vice members as they reconnect 12 Feast of St. Josaphat, Martyr. Contact (580) 255-0590. older $10; Children, ages 4-10 $5; with civilian culture. Contact Patty Disaster recovery CPC daily Mass children under age 4 free. Kolaches Dearden at pyardley@steugenes. Catholic Charities is working 13 Feast of St. Francis Xavier 17 Feast of St. Elizabeth of Hun- Daily Mass is held weekdays and other baked items will be for org. to help families recover from the Cabrini. gary. at 11:30 a.m. in the St. Francis sale. effects of natural disasters. Please Save the Date! de Sales Chapel at the Catholic Lenten Mission consider making a gift to Cath- 13 Catholic War Veterans (of any 17 The Lay Missionaries of Char- 2019 Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest St. Eugene presents Create in Me olic Charities long-term disaster Domestic Church war/conflict) meeting, 7 p.m., ity, the Secular (Lay) Order of CELEBRATING Expressway. No Mass on days CPC A Domestic Church information a Clean Heart Lenten Mission with recovery efforts. Text the word St. Ann Retirement Center St. Teresa of Calcutta, meet- is closed. session will be presented by Alex Val Limar Jansen at 7 p.m. Feb. “Response” to 41444. For more in- community room. Contact Fr. ing at St. Ann Nursing Home, CATHOLIC EDUCATION and Sarah Schimpf at 6:30 p.m. 24-26 at 2400 W. Hefner Rd., OKC. formation on receiving help or how M. Price Oswalt at (405) 567- OKC. Mass 9:30 a.m., meet- BREAKFAST Thanksgiving dinner Dec. 4 at St. Eugene, 10716 Grey- Jansen is a highly regarded singer, to help, contact Gwen Johnson 3404. ing following. Contact Toni St. Joseph’s 96th annual stone Ave., OKC. Cheese and wine cantor and recording artist. She is at (405) 200-8760 or gjohnson@ Harrelson, (405) 341-2199. The Petroleum Club Thanksgiving Dinner, hosted by will be served. Free childcare is also a college professor, leader of ccaokc.org. 14 Catholic War Veterans USA John Nichols Room the Women’s Club and Knights of available. RSVP to Nicole Hughes at worship and prayer and a national the Oklahoma Memorial Post 17 Monthly Novena to the In- Tuesday, January 29, 2019 - 7 a.m. Columbus, will be 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (405) 361-2359, Nicole.hughespfs@ workshop presenter. Contact Patty Holy Innocents’ Chapel No. 168 will meet at 7 p.m., fant Jesus. Nine days of perpetual adoration More info at archokc.org/breakfast Nov. 11 in the gym, 421 E. Acres, gmail.com. Yardly or Judi Wilkinsin at (405) Sunnylane Family Reception novenas to the Infant Jesus Norman. Tickets: adults $10; chil- 751-7115, [email protected], Holy Innocents’ Foundation is Center, 3900 S.E. 29, Del of Prague. During the nine dren ages 6-10, $5; children age 5 90th anniversary Mass [email protected]. seeking adorers for the Holy City. Contact (405) 739-0036, days, the novena prayers will and under free; family $35. Tickets Immaculate Conception, Sem- Innocents’ Chapel next door to [email protected]. be: Monday-Friday following may be purchased at the door. In inole, will be celebrating the Women’s conference the Planned Parenthood abortion honor of our Armed Forces on Vet- church’s 90th anniversary with a The Oklahoma Catholic Wom- center in northwest OKC. Con- erans Day, no charge for veterans Mass at 2 p.m. Dec. 8 followed by en’s Conference will be Feb. 23 at tact Toni Harrelson at adoration. with identification. a reception. Embassy Suites in Norman. Visit [email protected] or (405) www.ocwconference.com. 341-2199. MSM open house ESL Level I and advanced Mount St. Mary Catholic High A 16-week English Second Catholic young adults of OKC Catholic Charities weekly Mass KOFC.ORG/JOINUS School open house 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Language session will begin in Open to all young adults (ages Catholic Charities, at 1232 N. join us online today Nov. 11. Meet MSM students and January and follow the St. Eugene 18-39, married or single) in the Classen Blvd., OKC, has Mass at Join us faculty on guided tours. Contact school calendar. Childcare is avail- archdiocese. Visit Facebook page 11 a.m. every Friday in the chapel. Contact me today Diane Wilson at (405) through e memebrship Get connected 631-8865. - to learn more: The 177 Project To The Largest Adoration Artists will present The 177 Project Catholic Nov. 17 at St. John, 900 S. Littler Ave., Ed- Brotherhood mond. Special guests are Lee Roessler and Tom Young. Rosary at 6:45 p.m.; Eucharistic adoration at 7 p.m.; concert at 8:15 p.m. Free tickets at itickets. com.

Christmas bazaar Kevin Pierce Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary General Agent Christmas Bazaar will 877-707-0752 be Nov. 16-18, 711 W. Hickory Ave., Dun- [email protected] can. Nov. 16: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Nov. 17: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Nov. 18: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Raf- fles: $20 per ticket; six tickets for $100. First place - $2,000; second L I F E I N S U R A N C E D I S A B I L I T Y I N C O M E I N S U R A N C E L O N G - T E R M C A R E I N S U R A N C E R E T I R E M E N T A N N U I T I E S 16 November 11, 2018 Sooner Catholic

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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School students in the Little Flowers Girls Club – Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School seniors recently completed their Caroline Reiger, Clarice Silovsky, Lucy Foss, “Senior Service Project,” working with The Boys and Girls Club of Oklaho- Rebekah Raglow, Sarah Dickerson and Tessa ma City. They hosted a carnival for 300 boys and girls with face painting, Gilliland – raised $180 for a dog bed, dog basketball, hula-hoop, dancing, a hotdog lunch and a bouncy obstacle toys and kitty litter to donate to Free To Live. course. Photo provided. Photo provided.

Bruce Downes, “The Catholic Guy,” speaks at the Oct. 18 Assembly of Catholic Professionals meeting. Pho- St. Patrick, Anadarko, hung fall decorations on residents’ doors at the local nursing home during their September Com- to Diane Clay/Sooner Catholic. munity Care Night on Sept. 23. The group also played games and ate hotdogs. Photo Carolyn Cantrell.

Clockwise: Food ven- dors line the outside of St. James at their Fall Festival Oct. 14 in Okla- homa City; Children get their faces painted; and a popular food vendor offers fresh street tacos. Parishioners enjoy dressing in costumes and playing Photos Jolene Schon- games at Oktoberfest on Oct. 14 at St. Mark in Nor- chin/Sooner Catholic. man. Photos provided.

Counterclockwise: Fr. From left to right: Fr. Brian Buettner plays the claw game at the annual Blessed Rayanna Narisetti cel- Sacrament Fall Carnival Oct. 8 in Lawton; Samantha Ormsbee and her friend ebrates Mass Sept. 30 Linda won bingo prizes; and Palalya Spencer and Kaleigh Woods play the Frog at Mother of Sorrows Game. Photos Jolene Schonchin/Sooner Catholic. in Apache to begin the annual Tri-Parish Picnic, which unifies Mother of Sorrows, Saint Ann in Elgin and Volunteers Cathy Our Lady of Perpet- Irwin, Ana Graham ual Help in Sterling; and Marlene Stapp Parishioners gather for volunteer at Oklahoma the Tri-Parish Picnic; Catholic Radio Oct. 24 Children enjoy the infor the annual radio- flatable bounce house; thon. For more infor- Fr. Roy plays a game mation about Oklaho- of Bocce Ball. Photos ma Catholic Radio or to Jolene Schonchin/ donate, visit www.okcr. Sooner Catholic. org. Photo provided.