Holy Family
Cathedral April 2014
Tulsa, Oklahoma
News
Volume 19, Issue 9
Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II to be Canonized Centennial Year reaches Climax
The Rector’s Report
Dear People of Holy Family, What an exciting month we have before us in this month of April. We will bring the Lenten Season to a close with the great week we call Holy, concluding with Easter Sunday, April 20th. The actual date of our One Hundredth Anniversary falls on Tuesday, April 1st. A weekday in the Lenten Season is no time to celebrate such a great event so we have moved the final celebration to May 3rd and 4th. April 5th brings the wonderful experience of the Tulsa Oratorio Concert here in our wonderful building. What a fitting part of our yearlong celebration with such a wonderful use of this most resonant structure. On April 27th the Catholic Church throughout the world will establish two new Saints in Popes John XXIII and John Paul II. I am happy to share that our own Bishop Slattery will be in attendance in St. Peter’s when these Saints are canonized. What a thrill it must be to have the person who ordained him as Bishop canonized. I am so very happy he is able to be present for this great moment. He will return from Rome just in time to celebrate our Anniversary. April 27th is also our own great celebration of Carnivale; this is the primary experience for our children as we continue the celebration of our great history. It should be a greater experience of parish coming together just to have fun. These last weeks of Lent hopefully will be a time filled with grace and joy as we prepare to celebrate these great events of Easter and Anniversary. Sincerely in the Holy Family,
Msgr. Gregory A. Gier Rector
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Notes from the Knighstand BY MARTIN REIDY
Artwork: Waiting for the Word, cropped, creativecommons.org 2.0 Attribution
They spread the way before Him A carpeting of palms This Man upon a donkey Known for His Peace and Calm His acclaim was short-livedAs He was soon to dieBy those today who praised Him As He rode humbly by!
when attending peaceful settings such as cessation of war, official visitations relative to diplomacy and such. So, it was not lost on the crowd that day the significance of the donkey as Jesus Himself was well aware as it was He who directed two of the disciples to go and secure for Him a colt from a pre-
On a Sunday yet to come many of you, if
determined location so that He could fulfill
not all, will receive a palm frond to commemo-
the prophecy “…behold, thy king comes,
rate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusa-
sitting upon the colt of an ass”.
lem on a donkey a scant few days before His
The palm fronds, though, were a sign of
crucifixion. Ever wonder why - The palm
victory, of elation, of a great and nobleper-
frond, not the crucifixion? And why did Jesus
son. The palm frond was a common attribute
enter Jerusalem on a donkey – the only
of the goddess Nike, also known as the god-
known time from Scripture that He rode an
dess of Victory. The palm tree, itself, had a
animal of any kind?
more than casual prominence in the daily
Well, once again, we delve, for a cursory
lives of practically everyone in what we
explanation, in to the mist of time. In reverse
denote to be the Mideast. The palm tree
order, the donkey was a symbol of peaceful
could easily reach a height of 100 feet,
purpose and was well known as such in the
straight as an arrow. It is perfectly designed
popular imagination. The horse was associat-
for building construction, its fronds (leaves)
ed with war, violence, and power while the
for roofing, matting, and ventilation as an
donkey was associated with submission,
early day fan. The dates of the date palm
peaceful intent, and humility. Thus, the horse
(not all palms have dates as there are nu-
was rode by the king, or his designates, i.e.
merous species of palms) were used as a
generals, etc., when going forth to battle and
source of sugar or sweetener when proper-
the donkey was ridden by the same officials
ly cooked. Extremely high in nutritional value
dried dates can be kept indefinitely – just perfect for a long caravan trip! Last but not least the palm tree is the ultimate provider of shade – and what oases would not be complete without one! And who would not be without their rolled frond weaving for spreading out on the burning sand when doing their required prostrations before God! One might say that the palm tree was for the biblical regions what the oak tree was to northern Europeans – a gift of the Divine! Recall that last month it was mentioned that the ashes of Ash Wednesday once reflected life after death – eternal life! Well, in ancient Egypt the palm frond was carried in funeral processions as a representation eternal life – and it is the ashes of the previous year’s palm fronds from which we are signed, in reality, for the same reason. So, come Palm Sunday know that when you take a frond, hold it upright you are doing more than holding a leaf, -you are holding aloft a sign of victory, a sign of eternal life, a sign that you are welcoming Christ Himself into your life! We, the members of Knights of Columbus #10388, extend to one and all a very Blessed and Happy Easter! PAX. 3
Haec Est Domus Domini: Celebrating 100 Years
Centennial Celebration Centennial Carnivale Enjoy the beautiful Spring weather with an outdoor carnival set in 1914. This period-accurate event features: • Old-fashioned carnival games • Horse and buggy rides • Coneys, popcorn, cotton candy, etc... • Cake walk • Youth entertainment/performances • Strolling fiddlers/jugglers/musicians Adult meal $4, Child meal $3; Refreshments $1-$2, Rides & Games $1-$3 April 27, 2014 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Parking available in lot to the East of Cathedral
Centennial Gala Celebrate Holy Family’s Anniversary of Dedication at a special Gala and Dinner: • Bishop Edward Slattery, Bishop of Tulsa • Archbishops Coakley & Beltran, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City • Former Associate Pastors from the Cathedral • Premier viewing of a documentary film on Holy Family’s history • Dancing to live music Reservations are $25 per person. Obtain a registration form at www.HolyFamilyCathedralParish.com or print the one on the opposite page. May 3, 2014 6:00 p.m. Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Tulsa
Centennial Mass We will conclude our Centennial Year as we began - in prayer. • Archbishop Paul Coakley, Archbishop of Oklahoma City, will be the celebrant. • Archbishop Eusebius Beltran, retired Archbishop of Oklahoma City, will preach the homily. • See hundreds of photos from all ten decades since Holy Family Church’s dedication. • Enjoy delicious food and punch at a reception in the Cathedral’s Heiring Auditorium. May 4, 2014 10:00 a.m. Mass with Reception Holy Family Cathedral
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Here’s the schedule: • Tuesday, April 29: The Reformation • Tuesday, May 27: The Church in the Modern World Bring your friends, including ex-Catholics, non-Catholics, and anti-Catholics. Questions, comments and arguments are welcome. All sessions will be held from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., downstairs in the Heiring Auditorium.
April 29: The Reformation. Were the “bad Popes” really that bad? Did the Church try to hide the Bible? Did Catholics try to buy salvation with indulgences? Who was Martin Luther? What did the Reformation really accomplish? Where did phrases like “bloody Mary” and “Jesuit equivocation” come from? Why is there such fierce religious hatred in Ireland? Answers may surprise you -- and will certainly surprise your Protestant friends.
Change for Life: Ultrasound Initiative This Lent, the Holy Family council of the Knights of Columbus are distributing plastic cups for parishioners to take home, throw their loose change into, then return to the Cathedral.
The money collected will go into a fund to purchase more ultrasound machines for the state of Oklahoma. There is a dire need for more machines so that more lives can be saved! Your pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters add up. Thousands of dollars were raised the last time we had this campaign.
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Upcoming Events and Activities The 55+ Monthly Lunch Group will meet
meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the
session Sunday, March 23 at 3:00 p.m. at
at the Delta Café, 4515 E. 51st, 918-488-
Halpine Room.
the Chancery Office, 12300 E. 91st St. S.
8883, at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April
Topics to be discussed will include the life
2014. Please call Mark, 918-742-6340 by
After Lent concludes, the Knights of
and ministry of the Deacon, what a vocation
Noon on Tuesday, April 8 if you are
Columbus will resume hosting a pot
is and how to recognize it, and what the
planning to have lunch with us. Thanks.
luck dinner and the showing of a full
Diocese offers deacon candidates for their
length Catholic or Christian movie on the
spiritual formation and theological training.
The Women’ Women’ s Club Luncheon, Luncheon April 4 in
first Friday of the month. The pot luck
For information, please call the Deacon
the Halpine Room following the 12:05 p.m.
dinner starts around 6:30 p.m. and the
Office, 918-307-4955 or email
Mass, will be a Pot Luck dinner. Bring a
movie begins around 7 p.m. The kitchen
msgr.pat.brankin@dioceseoftulsa.org
dish to share.
area is open before the 5:05 p.m. Mass
Blood Drive: Sunday, April 6 starting at
for anyone wishing to drop off their dish
Youth: Junior high and high school youth
before Mass.
are invited to Diocesan Summer Camp at
9 a.m., the Knights of Columbus will be
Robber’s Cave State Park near Wilburton.
sponsoring a blood drive with the Red
Learn more about the Catholic Faith. RCIA
Junior high session is June 23-27 and high
Cross. It will be held in the Halpine Room
classes are held every Wednesday
school week is June 30-July 4. Registration
in the basement.
from 7:00-8:30 in the Halpine Room. The
form is available online at
primary purpose is to bring non-Catholics
dioceseoftulsayouth.org; deadline is April
Catholic Business & Professional
into the Church, but anyone may attend
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Women’s Women monthly dinner meeting will be
including Catholics who are interested in
held on April 7, 2014. Fr. Sean Donovan
specific topics.
will present a great program about the
Are you graduating from high school this year? Contact the Youth Office at 918/307
upcoming Holy Days and Easter.
The Cathedral Women’s Club is collecting
-4939 or youth.office@dioceseoftulsa.org
Experience the ambiance of Montereau,
items for our annual Garage Sale next
for further details about a picnic for high
6800 S. Granite (off 71st street between
Spring. Contact Ann Owen, 918-748-9419,
school graduates the Bishop is hosting on
Sheridan & Yale). Social at 6:00 p.m.
or Helga Gorman, 918–636-0860 to
June 5, 2014.
Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $22.00. Please
arrange pickup.
contact cbpwoftulsa@yahoo.com for
All Catholic couples of the diocese ages 25-
reservations or information.
On the last Sunday of each month, Bishop
50 are invited to attend the Catholic Couples
www.cbpwoftulsa.org
Slattery gathers the people of the
in Christ spring evening to be held at the
diocese together to celebrate solemn
Church of St. Mary April 26th, at 6:30pm.
Vespers at the Cathedral at 6:30 p.m.
Guest speaker Ken Coughlin will speak on
Young Adults: April 8, Theology on Tap kicks off 7pm with a social in the sidebar
“Spiritual diversity in the Catholic tradition:
of McNellie’s Public House followed by
In September the Diaconate Office for the
Which Saint is calling me down their path?”
guest speaker, Deacon Richard Berberet,
Diocese of Tulsa will begin an aspirancy
Please join us for food, fellowship, and fun
on Bioethics at 8pm. Free babysitting is
class to introduce men to the theological
celebrating the gift of our Catholic faith!
provided at Church of the Madalene. For
formation necessary for ordination as
Cost is $25 per couple which includes
more info, contact
permanent deacons. If you think that God
catered dinner, dessert, adult beverages.
catholicyoungadults@gmail.com.
might be calling you to the public ministry of
Childcare is provided for kids 12 and under.
Deacon Jerry Mattox’s Bible Study Class
the Deacon, join us in an informative Q & A
Register before April 12th at www.CatholicCouples.org. 7
Holy Family Cathedral PO Box 3204 Tulsa, OK 74101-3204 Return Service Requested
2000S PHOTO EXHIBIT IN THE AUDITORIUM VISIT THE AUDITORIUM AFTER MASS TO SEE PHOTOS OF THE CHURCH, THE CLERGY, AND THE PEOPLE OF HOLY FAMILY.
Haec Est Domus Domini: Celebrating 100 Years April 5, 2014: Immortality Set to Music: A Concert by the Tulsa Oratorio Chorus April 27, 2014: Centennial Carnivale: Spring Festival with entertainment, games, and food May 3, 2014: Cathedral Centennial Gala: dinner, ballroom dancing, live entertainment, and a viewing of a documentary of the history of our parish May 4, 2014: Centennial Mass celebrated by Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, Archbishop Eusebius J. Beltran, and Bishop Edward J. Slattery
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