Holy Family
CATHEDRAL NEWS November 2010
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Repairs to the Tower Clock page 4
Volume 16 Issue 3
From the Rector Dear Parishioners of Holy Family Cathedral: Photo: Cathy Nelson
Help me over the hump!
Many of you were not able to pledge to this drive three
We are in the final year of our pledge drive for the restoration of our beloved Cathedral. I am so proud and happy
years ago because of the economy. If you could now make
about the consistent and regular donations that continue to
a ten month pledge and help us over the hump it would be
come in from the three year pledges. When all of the
truly wonderful. $500 over ten months is $50.00 a month
pledges are complete and the pledges from the large gift
that could be a real help in this situation.
drive are complete, we will be very close to having all of the Many of you also gave a onetime gift at the time of the
money we need to pay the final bill at Manhattan Construction. At this time we still owe Manhattan $450,000 and by
pledge drive not knowing what might lay ahead with your
the end of this third year of pledges we will have collected
finances. If you could make a second pledge we would in
all but $150,000. So I am hoping that we can have a little
fact be over the hump.
ten month drive, from November to September and finish Any money that we collect over the amount due at Man-
this off completely. Let us get over this hump!
hattan will be used to finish the remaining projects, like the We have been blessed with 232 new households since
floors, the pews, the insulation, and the tuck pointing. So I
the pledge drive two years ago. So I ask all of you who are
assure you the money will not be spent on anything but the
new to us: Please help us over the hump. If you would
needs of the Cathedral building itself.
consider as ten month pledge at this time, you could make So I ask again and hope again – HELP ME OVER THE
a huge contribution to this beloved building where you now
HUMP!
worship.
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 3. 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: Thank you to everyone who participated In the $87,361.90 is currently outstanding on the
40 Days for Life pro-life prayer vigil. We appre-
pledges for the Renovation Fund.
ciate you whether you prayed at the Garden of Hope or from home.
Thank you for your continued generosity.
Fund for the Future was a diocesan capital campaign which raised the initial money to begin the Cathedral’s renovation. It also secured funds for priests retirement, Catholic schools, and other diocesan projects. Of the sixteen or seventeen million it raised for the diocese, the Cathedral’s share was $1.3 Million.
A Timeline of Fundraising
1996
$1,300,000
2002
Parishioners begin to contribute to Building the Future, a second collection,
$250,000
2002-present
Parishioners designated funds from their wills to the renovation.
$192,000
The Friends of Holy Family Cathedral host a $100,000 per plate luncheon. $1.4 Million is raised.
$1,400,000
2007
The Warren Foundation donated $700,000.
$700,000
Manhattan Construction was chosen to do the major work of the renovation. They donated $500,000 to the renovation.
$500,000
2008 Major Gift drive
Monsignor Gier approached several parishioners about making large contributions to the renovation.
$500,000
2008 In-Pew Pledge drive
In September, 2008, many parishioners made pledges for three years.
$520,000
2010 Over the Hump drive
New parishioners and those unable to pledge in 2008 are invited to make a short ten-month pledge to pay off our debt to Manhattan Construction.
2012 The Final Drive
Once the major construction debt is paid off, a small drive will pay for new flooring, refurbishing the pews, attic insulation and tuck pointing.
The goal is $150,000
Calendar of the Three-Year Pledge with emphasis on new 10-month drive In 2008, we pledged
Sept. 2008
Oct. 2008
Nov. 2008
Dec. 2008
Jan. 2009
Feb. 2009
Mar. 2009
Apr. 2009
May 2009
Jun. 2009
Jul. 2009
Aug. 2009
$520,000 over three years. With ten months
Sept. 2009
Oct. 2009
Nov. 2009
Dec. 2009
Jan. 2010
Feb. 2010
Mar. 2010
Apr. 2010
May 2010
Jun. 2010
Jul. 2010
Aug. 2010
of those three years remaining, we have donated all but $87,000. Thank you!
Sept. 2010
Oct. 2010
Nov. 2010
Dec. 2010
Jan. 2011
Feb. 2011
Mar. 2011
Apr. 2011
May 2011
Jun. 2011
Jul. 2011
Aug. 2011
If you’re a newly registered parishioner or if you were unable to make a three year pledge in 2008, please prayerfully consider becoming a part of this Over the Hump drive.
R.C.I.A. Builds the Christian Family BY THE
RCIA MINISTRY TEAM
Most of us do not know much about the origin and format of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. The early years of Christianity involved a long process of learning, spiritual development and approval by sponsors in order to be accepted. An initiation process similar to that of the early church came out of the Second Vatican Council. Here are some excerpts from the approved book of the Rite that may shed a little light on the guidelines that have been developed, especially the Rite of Acceptance which is coming up on November 21. This is a portion of the decree that
more generously.
came out of the Congregation for Divine Worship:
The rite of initiation is suited to a spiri-
These three steps are to be regarded as the major, more intense moments of
tual journey of adults that varies accord-
initiation and are marked by three liturgi-
ing to the many forms of God’s grace,
cal rites: the first by the rite of accep-
scribed the revision of the rite of baptism
free cooperation of the individuals, the
tance into the order of catechumens; the
of adults and decreed that the catechu-
action of the Church, and the circum-
second by the rite of election or enroll-
menate for adults, divided into several
stances of time and place.
ment of names; and the third by the cele-
“The Second Vatican Council pre-
steps, should be restored. By this means
This journey includes not only the peri-
bration of the sacraments of Christian ini-
the time of the catechumenate, which is
ods for making inquiry and for maturing,
intended as a period of well-suited in-
but also the steps marking the catechu-
struction, would be sanctified by liturgical
mens’ progress, as they pass, so to
group who has been attending classes
rites to be celebrated at successive inter-
speak, through another doorway or as-
on Wednesdays since early September
vals of time. The Council likewise de-
cend to the next level.
is prepared for that first rite and will join
creed that both the solemn and simple
1.
The first step: reaching the point of
us on November 21 (Feast of Christ the
rites of adult baptism should be revised,
initial conversion and wishing to be-
King) at the 10 am Mass as the congre-
with proper attention to the restored cate-
come Christians, they are accepted
gation approves and encourages them
chumenate.“
as catechumens by the Church.
on their way. Those who have already
The second step: having progressed
been baptized will become “Candidates”
in faith and nearly completed the
after the Rite of Acceptance.
Structure of the Initiation of Adults:
2.
“The Initiation of catechumens is a
tiation.” The Holy Family Cathedral RCIA
gradual process that takes place within
catechumenate, they are accepted
After the rite, we will again be reserv-
the community of the faithful. By joining
into a more intense preparation for
ing some front rows for our catechumens
the catechumens in reflecting on the
the sacraments of initiation.
and candidates at the 10 am Masses un-
The third step: having completed
til they enter the Church next spring at
newing their own conversion, the faithful
their spiritual preparation, they re-
Easter.
provide an example that will help the
ceive the sacraments of Christian ini-
catechumens to obey the Holy Spirit
tiation.
value of the paschal mystery and by re-
3.
Cathedral Tower Clock repairs: A Show of Hands
THE NEW MOTOR SITS ON A TEMPORARY MOUNT OVER THE ORIGINAL MECHANISM. NEW AXLES WILL BE INSTALLED SOON.
Like many iconic tower clocks gracing America’s skylines, the clock at Holy Family does not work. But that’s changing. A generous parishioner donated funds to have the 1920s clock repaired. Monsignor Gier hired the Verdin Company to construct new axles and clock hands. The new hands are already installed. The next step is to connect each set of hands to a motor atop the old clock mechanism. The work should be finished in a couple of weeks. The clock and the recently refurbished church bell will be synchronized. In its first few decades, the clock ran like a grandfather clock,
GLASS PANELS WERE REMOVED FOR ACCESS TO THE CLOCK HANDS.
driven by a pendulum and a series of weights that needed to be wound up every week. In the 40s or 50s, the church installed an electric motor that drove the gears. The new motor will bypass the old mechanism entirely. It is calibrated to spin the axles at one revolution every minute. Reduction gears in each clock face will keep the hands spinning at the proper rate. As the work is completed, the Cathedral will post photos on its website: www.holyfamily-tulsa.org THE ORIGINAL CLOCK MECHANISM
Notes from the Knightstand
BY
MARTIN REIDY
CRI DE COEUR
heart" and a Mass at the Cathedral this December for all who donate.
What we call Thanksgiving Day is for giving for what we pray.
Time and date will be in an upcoming bulletin.
So, with abundance if you are so blessed then remember those who have much less. You can help for what we striveplease donate NOW to the turkey drive.
B.D.Tidmore, our G.K., wishes to extend his thanks and gratitude to all of you who participated in the recent 40 Days For Life and spent an hour in prayer at the Garden of Hope located across the street from the abortuary at 32nd/Norwood. In turn, thanks are in order for B.D. who expended untold hours, days, and weeks on the initiation and success of the pro-life quadragesimus.
We'll take your dollars dimes and pennies as it all adds up to help the many! Hey-ho! It is Thanksgiving time again and the HF Council's annual turkey drive is in full swing and the cry of the heart is that cry in the wilderness pleading for your help. So, if you have been meaning to donate flesh or funds - don't delay! Tempus fugit! The final chance is Sunday, November 21 so make that turkey or ham donation today! Ham? Yes, we take hams too as not everyone is able to bake a turkey for various and sundry reasons. Deacon Tom is gathering the flock once again so here is your chance to give Tom the turkey to Tom. Can't make it to market? Well, let‘s talk turkey for a moment: last year we collected $1,973.00 in money donations to purchase turkeys/hams in addition to the huge truck load of donated poults and pork. We take checks - payable to KC#10388 and note that the check purpose is for turkey/ham as you wish - dollars, and loose change. Now, for turkeys/hams you can bring them to the Cathedral-we have a freezer set up downstairs to keep them until the 22nd., TCBY at the NE corner of 81st/Sheridan, or Yellow Front Furnitures at 12/Harvard. Monetary donations can be given to D.Tom or myself, or placed in an envelope and mark it some way for the turkey drive - even "Gobble! Gobble!" will get it to us and drop it in the collection basket. And your reward? - drying the tears of a "crying
A "Note Bene" to all Council Knights: our annual Christmas Dinner invitations will be in the mail by the 15th (hopefully!) for the big event in the second week of Dec. Were you not to have received one by, say the 23rd/Nov. let me know ASAP: 918-836-5352. Blessed Thanksgiving to one and all! Pax!
Trivia Night
YES! Sign up my team for Holy Family Cathedral School Trivia Night Table of 8 for $80. Make checks payable to Holy Family Cathedral School. Table/Team Name ________________________________ Contact Number
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Participants 1.__________________________ 2.__________________________ 3.__________________________ 4.__________________________ 5.__________________________ 6.__________________________ 7.__________________________ 8.__________________________ _______ I do not have a team, but please sign me up with other “pot luck” participants.
Holy Family Trivia Night ! Theme: TV Trivia Show off your knowledge of American Television from the 1950’s to the present! When: Saturday, November 13th Doors open at 6:00, Trivia starts at 7:00 Where: The 4th Floor of Holy Family School
Seating is limited! Buy your tickets today and join us for an engaging evening with friends and family. Adults only please. Cost:
$80.00 for a table of 8 ($10 for potluck single ticket) when purchased in advance. $90.00 for a table of 8 ($12 for potluck single ticket) at the door. Support our school and support downtown Tulsa!
Food, snacks, and drinks will be available for purchase. Come enjoy some of the best food downtown Tulsa has to offer! For reservations or questions please call 582-0422.
Holy Family Cathedral P.O. Box 3204 Tulsa, OK 74101-3204
The second quarterly meeting of the
The Catholic Professional Business
The 55+ Group’s Luncheon is No-
Council of Catholic Women will be
Women’s next meeting is held on Nov.
vember 10 at 1:00 p.m. at The Chicory
November 18 at the Church at Saint
1st 6:00pm at Green Onion in Tulsa off
and Chives Café in the London Square
Catherine, 4532 S. 25th W. Ave. Tulsa.
of 51st and Yale. Meet and Greet at
Shopping Center at 5700 South Lewis.
918 446-8124. The speaker will be
6:00pm dinner is at 6:30pm and
It is on the west side of Lewis. If you
Brian Edwards, Undersheriff of Tulsa
Speaker .The mission of CBPW is to
need help finding the Café, call 585-
County. Topic is Keeping Senior Citi-
encourage and foster Catholic spiritual-
3500. It has a colorful large sign on the
zens Safe. Work of Human Hands
ity while serving Catholic Education
front. The menu is varied with several
(crafts from women of third world coun-
through scholarships, cultvating and
types of sandwiches, soup, salads,
tries) will be available for purchase.
promoting charitable endeavors, and
burgers and Cajun specials. Please
Registration 9:30-10:00. RSVP by No-
engaging in social activities. RSVP as
call Mark if you plan to attend: (918)
vember 15 to Gloria Baker, 446-0611.
soon as possible to Judy Miron at
742-6340.
Cost for the day is $10.
judith.miron@axa-advisors.com or 918-496-8111.