Winter 2018
The Masses of Christmas
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Dr. Terry Dolan honored by Mayo Clinic
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Outreach offers new service opportunities
RE Students create Advent Art
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Masses at the Church of Saint Mary are vibrant and engaging, said parishioners in a 2016 survey.
Church of Saint Mary continues to grow
IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS
Parishioners fill the pews at the Church of Saint Mary and are ready to make room for newcomers. With forty -five Baptisms and a gain of over two hundred forty new parishioners in the past year, the Church of Saint Mary is a healthy parish. How do parishioners commit and re -commit themselves? How do they find new ways to grow in their faith? At the beginning of this month, Church of Saint Mary parishioners renewed their commitment to the parish—and more importantly—to God as part of the annual Stewardship Renewal.
PARISH LIFE STATISTICS CHURCH OF SAINT MARY 2017-2018 9 MARRIAGES 16 RECEPTIONS INTO FULL COMMUNION 32 CONFIRMATIONS 43 FUNERALS
Classic Car Show & the Year of Prayer
45 BAPTISMS 54 FIRST COMMUNIONS
Remember a hot and sunny Classic car Show last August? That event was the kickoff weekend for an entire year of prayer.
75 STUDENTS IN OUR PRESCHOOL 80 STUDENTS IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 241 NEW PARISHIONERS 247 STUDENTS IN OUR SCHOOL 1479 HEADS OF HOUSEHOLD
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4094 PARISHIONERS
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Night of Mercy Adoration, Praise, Confession, Healing Prayer Teams Thursday, December 13 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Confessions Confession times are extended during Advent, and an extra confessor will be here on Saturdays. Saturdays 3:30-4:45 p.m. Sundays 9:15-9:45 a.m.
Father Duy Nguyen celebrated last year’s 5:15 p.m. Mass on Christmas Eve.
The Church of Saint Mary will again offer two simultaneous Masses to accommodate more people on Christmas Eve.
The Masses of Christmas Monday, December 24 5:00 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 25 9:00 a.m.
The Solemnity of Mary Monday, December 31 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 1 9:00 a.m.
Early Christmas Eve Masses are crowded in every parish. Parishioners invite visiting family and friends to come to Mass. Worshippers fill the church and spill out into a full vestibule.
5:15 p.m. in the gym with contemporary music The Church will offer two more Masses:
10:oo p.m. on Christmas Eve, and 9:00 a.m. on Christmas Day. The overall effect of the extra Mass is that more Tulsans - especially parishioners - can attend Christmas Masses at the Church of Saint Mary.
All that congestion changed last year. Father Jack asked Father Duy to be the celebrant at a 5:15 p.m. Mass in the gym. Father Jack celebrated the 5:00 p.m. Mass in the church. Both locations were full, but not overcrowded.
The following week is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. This holy day of obligation is one of Simultaneous Masses means that the Church of Saint Mary can seat over 1,200 at the same time. Church of Saint Mary our patronal feasts as it parishioners and their recognizes the fact that guests will again have two options early on Mary carried within her womb God Himself. Christmas Eve: Masses on that holy day are:
5:00 p.m. in the church with the Christmas family choir, and
December 31 at 5:00 p.m., and January 1 at 9:00 a.m.
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Kindergarten at the School of Saint Mary The School of Saint Mary will be accepting applications for Kindergarten January 7 through February 1, 2019.
Dr. Dolan received Mayo Clinic’s highest honor.
The Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees honors a small number of alumni who have made exceptional contributions to the field of medicine including practice, research, education and administration.
of pathology at the University of Oklahoma Medical School and past president of the Oklahoma State Association of Pathologists. He is a board member of St. John Hospital in Tulsa. Early in his career, Dr. Dolan recognized the need for a laboraThe Mayo Clinic named patory information system to rishioner Dr. C Terrence Doautomate the key processes lan as one of the 2018 recipiof the clinical laboratory to ents of the Distinguished improve efficiency and paAlumni Award for being a tient care. He taught himtrailblazer in realizing the self the basics of data propotential of data analytics in cessing and software propatient care and laboratory gramming and set out to management. design a computer-based baloratory information The following is a reprint of system. He developed relaa statement from the Mayo tionships with three acClinic: countants with whom he developed the initial PathC. Terrence Dolan, M.D., co Net Laboratory Infor-founded Pathology Lamation System (LIS). PathDr. Dolan recognized the need for a laboratory information system to improve efficiency and boratory Associates in TulNet, within the Cerner Corpatient care. sa, Oklahoma, and has poration, became one of been its managing partner since 1980. He the major LIS programs in the U.S. and many also co-founded Regional Medical Laboraother countries—used by more than onetory (RML), serving as president and CEO third of U.S. hospitals and clinical laboratobeginning in 1980 and as a member of its (Continued on page 7) board of trustees. He is a clinical professor
If you are interested in Kindergarten and have a child who will be age 5 by September 1, 2019, please call the School of Saint Mary office at 918-749-9361 or email the school at stmary@schoolofsaintmary.com to reserve an application packet.
Reserved packets will be available for pick up on Monday, January 7 in the school office. A Kindergarten Open House has been scheduled for January 23 and January 24 from 10-11 a.m. Tours of the school will be offered at 9:40 a.m. on those days well.
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Outreach uses huge buying power. When the parish Outreach Ministry spends one dollar, it gets up to $14 in groceries. One dollar turns into fourteen at the Tulsa Community Food Bank. That helps Outreach provide more than 3,000 pounds of food every month to clients.
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Parishioners share preferences in Service Survey Church of Saint Mary parishioners want to serve others. “We want to serve,” is a perennial message from people in the pews to parish leadership. Ministry leaders from several groups - especially those who offer the Day of Service series and the Outreach Ministry - want to know how the church is doing. Is the Church of Saint Mary meeting the hopes and expectations of its parishioners? This is a summary of the results of a November survey.
Does the Church of Saint Mary offer enough service opportunities to parishioners?
Community Food Bank, Home Improvement Ministry, Night Light Tulsa. What times are best for you to participate?
Parishioners can donate food, but it’s more helpful to donate toiletries. Outreach gets no discount on toiletries.
84% of those who completed the survey agree that the parish offers enough opportunities. What types of service opportunities should the parish offer?
Ours is the only Outreach Center in the area that provides these essential products. Food stamps don’t cover the cost of these items. Thanks to your generosity, we do! Please take a bag from vestibule in the church, fill it, and return it knowing that you’re living the Corporal Works of Mercy.
Over half of the respondents said Saturday mornings are best. Nearly half said Sunday afternoons are good. 38% of parishioners said the parish is offering enough kid-friendly projects. 32% wish the parish would offer more projects appropriate for children. 62% of respondents say that child care is important in attracting people to work service projects. The complete results from this survey are available at churchofsaintmary.com/survey.
Donate to the Food Pantry.
Respondents to the survey checked their favorite on-site and off-site service locations. Parishioner indicted a preference for the Outreach Center, Catholic Charities, Day Center for the Homeless, Porta Caeli, Tulsa
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Ways to Volunteer with Outreach Ministry
Outreach Ministry expands, offers service opportunities to entire parish The Outreach Ministry at the Church of Saint Mary has a motto: Every person has a story and every story exposes the glory of God. The Outreach Ministry recently opened its doors to any volunteers from the parish. A small group of early volunteers reflected on what made them start. Patti: I think it was through the church bulletin that I actually saw it first and then I know Jackie from an ACTS retreat. She sent out an email to a bunch of people asking for volunteers. I was moved because of that. Ken: Oh, that was way back when Sister Gabriel was here: Peace and Justice Turkey Bingo. It would be a long story. Sharon: I wasn't shy about calling her I called her up and I told her I wanted to do some volunteer work and would an old woman be okay. She said “Sure. Come on down.” Gail: So I wanted to get started right away. I wanted to do a lot of different things around the parish and that's what we're called to do. Believe me: if I didn't feel that I was called to do it I probably would be doing something else but I feel that this is something God wants me to do right now. Patti: I feel like the Holy Spirit calls me to be charitable and loving to people so I think I probably do it because of that Ken: I visit with the guests when I have time. I pack the food that they need and the toiletries they need. I just ask God to bless them as they find their way out. And surprisingly many of them returned that blessing.
Patti: I get to fill grocery bags for people. Sometimes I get to talk to them sometimes people will want to talk to me and sometimes they'll ask me to pray with them. I get blessed a thousand times. Every time someone leaves or comes, they tell me “God bless [me],” so I just receive a lot of blessings and give out a lot of food. Sharon: [I enjoy] just helping them and getting to know some of your fellow parishioners that you go to church with. What do you get out of volunteering at the Outreach Center?
Our Outreach Center is looking for “Marthas” and “Stewards” to minister to the needs of our clients. Volunteer spots: Monday-Friday 9:30am12:00pm & 1:00pm-4:30pm.
Please prayerfully consider spending your time with our clients who are in desperate need of companionship, food, drink, dignity, and laughter.
Patti: The Holy Spirit blesses me in so much in everything that I do. It pours out in every aspect my life so certainly I get to meet people. I get to meet their needs which is always wonderful. You always are more blessed when you give than when you receive, so I think it's probably the blessings I get. Sharon: To be perfectly honest, it fills a need in my soul. It fills my heart to help somebody. Gail: Everybody gets a good feeling when they're helping someone else. I think people who are in in a slump or possibly are depressed in some way, I think they can get out of it more easily if they look to help other people who also need help, when they see that everybody's suffering. We never know what kind of cross everyone has to carry. It just helps them if they're helping somebody else lighten their load. Ken: it's part of a growth from Cursillo, ACTS, the Knights of Columbus. It's a change in in who I am and who I want to be.
Responsibilities include: Welcome Clients Provide Refreshments Stock Pantry Perform Office Related Tasks Bag Groceries Come help us meet our clients where they are, and build an impactful relationship.
“Every person has a story, and every story exposes the Glory of God”
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Year of Prayer 2019 Pray Like the Church series: Sunday, January 20 through February 27, 2019
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Church continues to grow (Continued from page 1)
The Year of Prayer combines The Wild Goose series (part two): January 15, 2019 January 22, 2019 January 29, 2019 February 5, 2019 February 12, 2019 February 19, 2019 February 26, 2019
a Deacon driven teaching series Prayer
Pilgrimage: Benedictine Roots: Saturday, February 16, 2018
Solemn Vespers concluding Pray Like the Church series: February 27, 2019
Essentials, The Wild Goose, a fall and spring video series on deepening one’s relationship with the Holy Spirit, a Deacon driven series about the Liturgy of the Hours, Pray like the Church The Mass video series by Bishop Robert Barron, a mini-retreat (led by Fr. Michael Pratt), and a quartet of pilgrimages.
Thirty-nine activities make up the Year of Prayer. Many of them are yet to come.
Pilgrimage: The Cimarron Trail: Saturday, May 11, 2019
Why Stewardship?
Pilgrimage: Holy Ground: Saturday, June 8, 2019
Stewardship is the grateful response of a Christian disciple who recognizes and receives God's gifts and shares these gifts in love of God and neighbor.
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The challenge for a parish as large as ours is finding ways for parishioners to connect with each other and with parish ministries. The parish Stewardship Council created the Annual Renewal to give parishioners a way to be deliberate about their faith. Add me. Remove me. Recommit me. On the first weekend of December, many parishioners completed their Renewal Cards. Extras are available at the Information Desk in the vestibule. Those who complete their Renewal Cards indicated their desire to recommit to a ministry. Others said they would like to get information about joining a ministry. Others indicated they would like to leave a ministry. Each parish ministry will get an update about new members and members who are leaving.
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Dr. Dolan (Continued from page 3)
Parish kids create art for ADVENT: Illustrated Kids and teens are flexing their creative muscles by entering ADVENT: Illustrated contest. No longer just a poster contest, this annual event has a new 3-D category. Children’s Ministries Director Valerie Howard said, “Grab your art supplies, your lego, your clay, and anything else you need to show us what Advent means to you!” ——————————How to Enter: Submissions are due by December 17. Submit your creation to the school, the church office, or the information desk. There are 4 categories: 3 age groups and 1 category for 3-D models. What to Include: On the back of your poster or somewhere on your creation, include your name, age, parent’s email, and the title of your entry. Judging and Announcing of Winners: The church staff will judge the entries during the week of December 17. Winners will be announced, and all entries will be displayed over the weekend of December 22 and 23.
Valerie Howard and Monsignor Dorney hosted a hot chocolate party for last year’s contest winners.
Prizes: 9 gift cards to Climb Tulsa will be awarded. 4 of these will go to the top winners in the four categories, and 5 gift cards will be given to randomly drawn entries. Everyone has a chance to win! All 9 winners will be invited to an alwaysfun hot chocolate party with Father Duy! Questions? Contact Valerie Howard, 918749-1423 or vhoward@churchofsaintmary.com.
ries around the world. PathNet was Cerner’s first software product, and Dr. Dolan was part owner of Cerner. In this capacity, Dr. Dolan helped introduce automation and computer technology to the laboratory setting. He also was instrumental in forming Regional Medical Laboratory at St. John Medical Center, which became one of the largest hospital-owned laboratories in the country. It has more than 700 employees performing more than 9 million clinical tests. Dr. Dolan led RML as the beta testing platform for the design of Cerner’s laboratory information system, which serves the needs of laboratories around the world. RML income supports the St. John Health system of compassionate and quality care for all, including the indigent. Dr. Dolan was a trailblazer in realizing the potential of data analytics in patient care and laboratory management. He led the development of the Enterprise Data Warehouse, which has become one of the most robust data warehouses in health care. It as gone from the initial harvesting of laboratory data to a plethora of health care data from all facets of health care, including medical, financial and operational information.
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