Holy Family
CATHEDRAL NEWS October 2013
Tulsa, Oklahoma
An Encounter with Saint Katharine Drexel: October 20, page 3 The Truth about Catholic Horror Stories: The Inquisition, page 4 40 Days for Life, page 4 Monsignor Peter B. Wells, page 5 See the GoLife Mobile Pregnancy Clinic, page 6 The Running of the Silver Rose, page 7
Volume 19, Issue 3
The Rector’s Report
Dear parishioners of Holy Family Cathedral, It is with great joy that we welcome our new Associate Pastor, Father Louis Obirezie, to Holy Family Cathedral. Father comes to us from his native country of Nigeria in Africa. Our hope is that he will enjoy his time with us here at Holy Family. He joins several other Priests from his native land who serve here in our Diocese. They have been a tremendous gift to us, in that without them, many of our parishes would be without a priest. So while we welcome Fr. Louis to our life here at Holy Family we also thank him for his generosity in coming to serve our diocese. I would also like to thank Bill and Cherrie Hughes, Fr. John Grant, Fr. Matthew La Chance and Mike Malcom for making the Duncan Stroik event so very successful. Bill and Cherrie sever as Chair Couple for the Centennial year. Fr. Grant came back from his stay in Mundelein to assist us that weekend. Fr. La Chance and Mike Malcom conducted the tours of the Cathedral after Mr. Stroik’s very informative lecture. This was certainly a wonderful way to celebrate our One Hundred years. The next event in our Centennial celebrations will be insights to the wonderful and generous woman who made the original Holy Family Church and the Institute of St. Therese possible in 1899. St. Katharine Drexel will come personally to share some insights into her life and ideals on October 20, 2013. Be sure to mark that date on your calendar. Also, congratulations to Jim and Susan Gray for the Jim Foley Award of this year. Their continued and constant service of this parish is most appreciated and noteworthy. Sincerely in the Holy Family,
Msgr. Gregory A. Gier Rector Identification Statement: The Cathedral News Issue 3 October 2013 (USPS 022-729) is published 10 x per year (monthly, except for June and July) by Holy Family Cathedral at 122 W 8th St., Tulsa OK 74119-1402. Periodicals postage paid at Tulsa, OK. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: CATHEDRAL NEWS, PO BOX 3204, Tulsa, OK 74101-3204. 2
October 20, 2013: The Millionaire Nun: An Encounter with Saint Katharine Drexel featuring parishioner, author and biographer Cherie Hughes
November 13, 2013: Concert by the Cathedral Choir featuring an Orchestra
January 5, 2014: Reception on the 20th Anniversary of the Episcopal Ordination of Most Rev. Edward J. Slattery
April 5, 2014: Immortality Set to Music: A Concert by the Tulsa Oratorio Chorus
May 3, 2014: Cathedral Centennial Gala: dinner, ballroom dancing, live entertainment, and a viewing of a documentary of the
An Encounter with Saint Katharine Drexel: Mother Katharine Drexel, heiress to a banking fortune, founded sixty-three Catholic schools including the one now known as Holy Family Cathedral School. Meet Mother Katharine as portrayed by Cherie Hughes, parishioner, author, and biographer.
history of our parish
May 4, 2014: Centennial Mass celebrated by Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, Archbishop Eusebius J. Beltran, and
October 20, 2013
1:00 Reception
2:00 Presentation
Bishop Edward J. Slattery
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Black Legends:
Horror Stories About the Catholic Church
- Are They True? Catholics always seem to be apologizing.
Schedule of Presentations:
Has the Church really been all that bad?
Second Tuesday of each month
Explore the facts behind the legends of Catholic history.—facts which are sometimes shocking, often surprising, sometimes even inspiring.
7:00-8:30 p.m. Heiring Auditorium
Learn what they should have taught you in school but didn’t.
October 8: The Inquisition
Expect to get mad. Expect to get informed. Bring your anti-Catholic friends.
November 12: Did Columbus Prove the Earth is Round?
Expect them to get mad—and informed—too. This is not just history. Learn what the Church actually teaches about war, religious tolera-
December 10: Church, Copernicus & Galileo
tion, science versus Scripture, etc. Questions, comments and arguments welcome.
Two ways to sign up: 1. Go to: http://vigilcalendar.com/tulsa/ What is it? This is the largest internationally coordinated pro-life mobilization in history.
The campaign in Tulsa runs from Sept. 25—Nov. 3.
Holy Family Cathedral has committed to:
schedule 2. Contact Paul at 918-851-0762 or kofc10388@hotmail.com This will be a PEACEFUL VIGIL as we stand for life during a peaceful public witness.
Friday, Oct. 18 from noon to midnight. Holy Family’s shift is coordinated by: We will be praying at the Garden of Hope which is across the street from: Reproductive Services 6136 East 32nd Place
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Notes from the Knighstand: BY MARTIN REIDY
Recently there was a very commendable
He left our castle Keep For a foreign port Oh, little did we know ‘t would be in God’s own court!
write-up with an appropriate photograph of Monsignor Wells in the news detailing his roots and rise to the position of Assessor as
So now our humble Chaplain Has much to daily cope For today he is reknown As Assessor to the Pope!
noted above. So, it is with some pride that we make note of the on-going successful career of our former Chaplain as I doubt that there is another Council that can so boast nor a parish
Yes, our humble cleric – Associate Pastor at
that can so bask in the limelight of its one time
Holy Family Cathedral and Chaplain to our
Assistant Pastor now so honored as having, if I
Knights of Columbus council - Father, now
may write so, the “ear of the Pope!”
Monsignor, Peter Wells is the Papal Assessor
Meanwhile, back at the Keep , is heard the
which, as I understand it correctly or incor-
rattle of brassards and breastplates as the
rectly, makes him responsible for the daily
various Knights shake loose their lethargy of
operations of the Vatican and reports directly to the Pope. He is also responsible to some
MSGR. PETER WELLS, FORMER ASSOCIATE
degree for reforming the Vatican Bank, a posi-
#10388 , which is an official position within the
tion which may or may not be part of his Asses-
hierarchy of each K of C council.
sor duties. Peter Wells, upon his Ordination to the
More to the point is that when he left Tulsa he ended up in Nigeria to which he nearly suc-
Priesthood some 20 years ago, was assigned to
cumbed to some horrendous tropical disease
Holy Family Cathedral under the tutelage of the
as well as malaria, or so I have been led to
late Monsignor James Halpine and one of his
believe, and upon surviving said ordeal follow-
many assignments, one to which all the newly
ing a two year stay Father Wells was trans-
assigned priests fall heir, is that of Chaplain to
ferred to the Vatican for various duties and to
our Council of the Knights of Columbus, as well
which he presumed to the red piping of a Mon-
as becoming a member of Holy Family Council
signor.
summer to make haste for the activities of the coming year. The monthly pancake breakfast got off to a fast start and we pray for its continuing success. I caught Deacon Tom Gorman out and about in his buckled capotain and blunderbuss seeking out Tom the Turkey - but Tom the Turkey thought otherwise of Tom the Deacon’s plans so look for another Turkey Drive starting in November to benefit the clients of Catholic Charities come Christmas. Capotain? – That is the buckled hat that is erroneously depicted as being worn by the Pilgrims when landing at Plymouth Rock as the buckle was yet to be an article of fact until the late 1600’s and which purpose was to adjust the headband of the hat to fit the head of the wearer. Incidentally, it served the same purpose on shoes – to adjust the shoe to the foot of the wearer. In fact again, the first Pilgrims most likely did not even wear a capotain as it tended to be a plebian article of dress but that is a story for another time. Now, did you lose a white rosary purse along with a red glass rosary? If so, I have it – and you can have it! Also, Halloween is coming up so watch out for the spooks and gremlins – and remember Mass on the following day! So, Happy Halloween, All Souls Day, and All Saints Day to one and all! PAX!
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GoLife Mobile Medical unit to visit Holy Family on October 5 & 6 BY GOLIFE MOBILE STAFF
Did you know that each week within
Mobile Medical feels the word “Go” is the
but the key is to be available to the woman
northeast Oklahoma over forty babies will
solution. Perhaps you have seen it around
before she makes an unhealthy choice.
never be born? That's right. Over 40!
town at the 40 Days for Life, at the Garden of Hope, at various festivals and Walgreens
There are a variety of contributing rea-
parking lots
sons for this. Many believe it is because many pregnant women do not know all the
The Go Life Mobile Medical unit will be at Holy Family Cathedral the weekend of Oct 6. Come see what the mobile is, be edu-
GoLife goes out into the community. They
cated and help support these women,
healthy options available for them and their
go to the women. The women do not have
“Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced
unborn babies. Tulsa is blessed to have a
to go to a building. They go to a mobile
to death; don't stand back and let them die.
multitude of resources available to help
staffed by certified medical professionals
Don't try to disclaim responsibility by saying
these women.
who offer free pregnancy tests, limited ul-
you didn't know about it.” Proverbs 24:11-
trasounds, very often the first picture of
12.
How do you let them know they have
their child, a listening ear and lots of re-
options? The obvious answer is to educate
sources. Research tells us that over 80% of
them. Go to them and share the resources
pregnant women who see an ultrasound of
available. Hmm. How do you do that? GoLife
their child will opt for safe, healthy options
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Come, be educated.
Upcoming Events and Activities Dinner & a Movie: The Knights of Columbus
Learn more about the Catholic Faith. RCIA classes
In celebration of the world-wide Year of Faith,
sponsor a pot luck dinner and the showing of a full
are held every Wednesday from 7:00-8:30 in the
Bishop Edward Slattery will celebrate a Solemn
length Catholic or Christian movie on the first Friday
Halpine Room. The primary purpose is to bring non-
Pontifical High Mass at Holy Family on Sunday,
of the month. The pot luck dinner starts around 6:30
Catholics into the Church, but anyone may attend
October 13 at 2 p.m. Reception to follow. That
p.m. and the movie begins around 7 p.m. The
including Catholics who are interested in specific
evening at 6:30 p.m. the Diocese will offer a Marian
kitchen area is open before the 5:05 p.m. Mass for
topics. This week’s topic is Church History Part I. I
concert with rosary and benediction.
What happened during The Inquisition? Explore the
On the last Sunday of each month, Bishop Slattery
The 55+ Luncheon will be at Margaret’s German
facts behind the legends of Catholic history - facts
gathers the people of the diocese together to
Restaurant at 51st & Sheridan at the Farm Shopping
which are sometimes shocking, often surprising,
celebrate solemn Vespers at the Cathedral. With
Center on October 9 at 1:00 p.m. RSVP to Mark, 918-
sometimes even inspiring. Learn what they should
psalms, readings and prayers taken from the
742-6340, or Frank, 918-838-0647.
have taught you in school, but didn't. Black
Scriptures, solemn Vespers are sung in the context
Legends: Horror Stories about the Catholic
of Eucharistic Adoration. Benediction closes the
Women's Club will meet following the 12:05 Mass
Church focuses on The Inquisition on Tuesday,
service. Everyone is encouraged to join the Bishop
on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013 in the Halpine Room. It will
October 8, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., in the Heiring Auditorium.
at 6:30 p.m. on the last Sunday of the month.
anyone wishing to drop off their dish before Mass.
be a Pot Luck with Barbeque sandwich for a meat dish! Please bring salads, veggies or dessert to
Deacon Jerry Mattox’s Bible Study Class meets
share. We will have a short business meeting with
every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the Halpine Room.
some important suggested changes for our By-
The class will not meet on October 3 or 10. It will
Laws. If you have any questions, please call Ann
resume the following week with a study of the
Owen 918-748-9419.
Psalms.
Exemplifying Knights of Columbus devotion to Our Lady and commitment to the Culture of Life
What: What walk the pro-life Silver Rose from Holy Family Cathedral to St. Francis Xavier Church When: When Saturday, October 19 following the 8 a.m. Mass Why: Why the Silver Rose Program is in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patroness of the Americas and defender of the unborn. This rose is one of five making their way to Mexico City and the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Who: Who families, children, parishioners from Holy Family and St. Monica’s as well as Knights from three councils. How: How Please come and attend morning Mass or show up at 8:30 a.m. We will have instructions there for your participation. Each participant will walk the Rose only part of the way to St. Francis, handing it off to the next group.
There will be a special Mass at St. Francis Xavier Church on Sunday, October 20 at 10:30 a.m. in honor of the Silver Rose, and celebrated by Bishop Slattery. 7
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1940S PHOTO EXHIBIT IN THE AUDITORIUM VISIT THE AUDITORIUM AFTER MASS IN THE MONTH OF OCTOBER TO SEE PHOTOS OF THE CHURCH, THE CLERGY, AND THE PEOPLE OF HOLY FAMILY IN THE 1940S.