Holy Family
CATHEDRAL NEWS February 2011
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Principal Jay Luetkemeyer is preparing to spend 24 hours on the School’s roof.
RCIA class grows in understanding and commitment.
Volume 16 Issue 6
Monsignor Gier humbled by award from National Catholic Educators.
Women’s Club and Knights of Columbus team up for Garage Sale.
From the Rector
Dear Parishioners of Holy Family Cathedral: It is simply not adequate to say that I was surprised when the National Catholic Education Association called me to announce that I had been chosen as one of eight Distinguished Pastors. One reason I was so surprised is that I did not even know they had such an honor. I was aware of the Distinguished Principal Award because the Principal at Marquette, Mr. Jim Polhman, received it when I was pastor of Christ the King. So I stand surprised and humbled by this honor and deeply appreciate those who helped make it possible. When I gave greater thought to this award I realized that I should not be so surprised because it truly reflects the very fine school, faculty, administration and students who make up Holy Family Cathedral School. In my almost forty-five years of priestly ministry I have experienced many aspects of Catholic Education. I have taught at Bishop McGuiness High School in Oklahoma City and at Bishop Kelley High School here in Tulsa. I have had the privilege of working as Pastor of Immaculate Conception School in Tulsa, St. Joseph’s in Muskogee, Marquette in Tulsa, St. John’s in Bartlesville and now here at Holy Family Cathedral School. It has been a wonderful and fulfilling experience. My time here at Holy Family Cathedral School has been especially exciting and fulfilling. The dedication of the faculty is truly remarkable and outstanding. We have a very fine principal who follows in the footsteps of former great principals. The cooperation of the people of Tulsa in supporting this school and its goals is beyond words to express. So I consider it a great honor to be the Distinguished Pastor of such a Distinguished School. May I also express my deep gratitude to those of you who participated in making this Award possible. You truly “pulled one over on me.” I was totally surprised. I hope all of you will continue to support and encourage our school, its faculty and administration. Something truly wonderful is happening at Holy Family Cathedral School. I am honored to be a part of it.
Sincerely in the Holy Family,
Msgr. Gregory A. Gier Rector Identification Statement The Cathedral News is published ten times per year by Holy Family Cathedral located at 122 West Eighth Street, Tulsa, OK 74119. This is Volume 16 Issue 6. Periodicals Postage Permit 022-729 is Paid in Tulsa, Oklahoma. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Holy Family Cathedral, P.O. Box 3204, Tulsa, OK 741013204.
Three-Year Renovation Pledges update:
$71,912.87 is currently outstanding on the pledges for the Renovation Fund.
Photo: Cathy Nelson
Thank you for your continued generosity.
School is Raising the Roof Holy Family students are collecting change to
students. It is very important that we begin construc-
“Raise the Roof.” All proceeds go to repairing or
tion on a new roof this summer, and so I really had
replacing our current roof.
to think outside the box to motivate our students and families to give as generously as possible to the
Mr. Luetkemeyer promises to stay on the roof for
replacing the roof campaign. We are looking for-
an entire school day if Holy Family can collect
ward to this event being a tremendous success!" –
$1,000. Midfirst Bank will match the school’s total,
Mr. Luetkemeyer
up to $1,000. If the school were to raise $5,000 (with the Midfirst match counted towards the total)
As of the 14th of February Holy Family students
Mr. Luetkemeyer promised to stay on the roof for
had raised nearly $600 towards their goal. If you
an entire 24 hours!
would like to support the “Raise the Roof” campaign call the school office (582-0422) or send a donation
"This year, Holy Family's biggest need is to replace the roof which is leaking into classrooms and causing an inadequate learning environment for our
to HFCS, 820 S Boulder, Tulsa, Ok 74119. The 24 hours on the roof is scheduled for March 3rd.
Chili & Bingo The Holy Family Cathedral Home & School Association invites all school families, parishioners, & friends to enjoy dinner, fun, & fellowship on Saturday, February 19, 2011 (after the Cathedral’s 5:00 p.m. Mass) at the John L. Rucker Warehouse, 1227 S. Detroit Ave. Enjoy chili (made by contestants) with all the fix’ins (cheese, Fritos, onions, crackers, etc.), soft drinks, iced tea, and assorted deserts. Dinner costs $2 per person/ $5 per family. Bingo is 25¢ per card or 5 cards for $1.
Your Source for a Qu alit located in the heart
y Catholic Education
of Downtown Tulsa
Holy Family Cathedra l
School off ers a fully accredited Pre-Kind ergarten Three through 8th Grade ed ucation. With high sta ndards of academic accessibility to major excellence, easy expressways, exten ded care lasting from p.m., and close proxim 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 ity to downtown busin esses, Holy Family is right for you! Open Enrollment beg ins
March 1st, 2011.
Where Students En ter to
Learn and Exit to Lea d Visit www.HolyFamil yCathedralSchool.co m or call 918-582-042 2 for a tour. Serving Downtown Tul
sa for over 111 yea rs.
Each ticket entitles the holder to: • Reserved Seating • Dedicated Wait Staff (provided by 8th Grade) • Guaranteed Tastings of the Winning Chilies Fixed to Order • 5 Bingo Cards per Person
Proud to be part of Downtown’s Resurge nce.
Per Game Delivered to Your Table Contact Kevin Shank at 9398036 or Amy Wright at 6305358 to purchase your V.I.P. Tickets Now!
Holy Family Cathedral
School
820 South Boulder Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119 (918) 582-0422
ANTHONY B ULLOCK
CASEY MADDOX
Understanding and Commitment BY THE
RCIA MINISTRY TEAM
Our classes have reached a stage that confirms candidates’ and catechumens’ desire to complete the
each one is explored in detail to reveal its source and function.
CHRISTINA LACY
journey. They have found acceptance of challenging issues such as changes in the Liturgy. As they ex-
Social Justice is an important part of what these
plore the basic concepts of what “liturgy” is, as we are
students study. Catholic teaching tells us that our
faced with upcoming changes to this basic foundation
works are vital, and that there is a preference toward
of being Catholic. Those leading the sessions are able
the weak and powerless. Our own Catholic Charities
to show the connection to the ancient roots of Christi-
offers excellent opportunities for individual service or
anity while demonstrating how our study and research
for donating to advance their work. Most of the people
leads to change. This is critical to our studies, be-
served are not Catholic, but as help is given, they can-
cause many of those entering are drawn by the time-
not miss the love that comes with it. Our students ap-
lessness of Catholic concepts. When they see that the
preciate the importance of serving their parish, dio-
basic tenets of Catholicism have remained and still re-
cese and the poor.
CHRISTOPHER GARRISON
main constant, they embrace the fact that our faith is Sponsors have had the opportunity to attend a
alive.
session on the responsibilities of being a sponsor. Overview of the Sacraments were presented and
They understand the importance placed on their sup-
their importance in bringing us grace, God’s life within
port and guidance of their charge during the rites and
us, is part of each one. The general overview shows
in assisting the neophytes enter the Catholic commu-
how they work together and relate to each other. Then
nity.
HERE ARE PHOTOS AND NAMES OF SOME OF THOSE LEARNING OUR FAITH. PLEASE PRAY FOR THEM AND FOR ALL IN THE GROUP WHO ARE STUDYING. HELP WELCOME THEM INTO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY.
JASON MCCRACKIN
JODY BATES
MEGAN RODRIGUEZ
RUSSELL MARTIN
SARAH ROSENCUTTER
TIFFANY W INBURN
EVAN C URTIS
JAMIE BEAR
VALERIE EARNHART
Notes from the Knightstand BY
MARTIN REIDY
A Time To Give February-short and coldbut soon will come the Spring! Time to gather ”gold" found in useless things! For what you think is naught and tossed away so soon will no doubt be bought at the sale in June! February is, indeed, upon us and Spring is, as they say, "just around the calendar" - and that means it is Garage Sale Pick-Up Time! February, which literally means to purify, to wash away, or rinse clean, is the opportunity for you to “clean out” those cupboards, closets and cubby holes of all those unused, unloved, and/or unwanted items and donate them to the Annual World Famous Holy Family Cathedral Garage Sale to be held in June. Thus, when March rolls around and our pick-up schedule commences you just need to pick up
And last but not least may we extend
the phone and call for a quick and
to the ladies one and all a heartfelt
friendly pick-up of your donated items.
Happy Valentine’s Day! Pax!
As usual it will be the ladies of the Women's Club tending the lines and
Note Bene! Lose a fedora? A base-
the Knights of the road to gather up
ball cap? Haven’t seen either since the
your “givings.” Now is the time! Don't
KC Christmas Dinner at Eddy’s? Worry
delay! Start that cleansing task today!
no more! I have both toppers and if you
Help us help you help HF!
were to be the bereft owner of either, give me a toot as I have both of the above.
Lenten Dinners Lent begins next month. The Cathedral will offer Stations of the Cross on Fridays of Lent, preceded by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Lenten Dinners. Look to the March edition of the Cathedral News and to the parish bulletin for the dates, times, and menus of our parish Lenten Dinners.
The Cathedral Women’s Club will have the Temple Israel Sisterhood as our guests at our March meeting - Thursday March 3, 2011 in the Halpine Room following the 12:05 Mass.main dish and salad will be provided, please bring a special dessert or side dish. If you can attend, please contact Helga Gorman, or Nancy Mullikin. Thank you. The Women's Club is seeking donations for its annual Garage Sale fundraiser on June 9-10, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and June 11, 7:30 a.m.-noon, in the Cathedral Auditorium. Furniture, small appliances in working order, household and yard items, books, tools, jewelry, toys, antiques and more will be appreciated. Sorry, we cannot accept clothes, refrigerators, air conditioners, TVs or construction material. Please call Mary 749-5286 or Ruth 6272175 for pick-up service which will begin in March and end May 31.
Holy Family Cathedral P.O. Box 3204 Tulsa, OK 74101-3204
Clear Creek Monastery Work Day: March 5, 2011 This service opportunity is designed for parish youth, but all parishioners may get involved. RSVP by Mar. 3 to Mike Malcom, mikemalcom@gmail.com, (918) 582-6247