Holy Family
CATHEDRAL NEWS May 2011
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Volume 16 Issue 9
Monsignor Gier named “Distinguished Pastor"
Knights raise money for mobile Ultra-Sound clinic
Cathedral welcomes new Catholics at Easter
Women’s Club announces new officers
From the Rector
Photo: Cathy Nelson
Dear People of Holy Family: What a whirlwind two weeks I have just completed!
ciation honored me with the Distinguished Pastor
Holy Week was beautiful and solemn here at the Ca-
Award. The event was memorable, educational and a
thedral with thirty-five people receiving the Easter Sac-
great deal of fun. Several friends and family as well as
raments at the Easter Vigil. Holy Week is always
teachers accompanied Principal Jay Luetkemeyer and
memorable beginning with the Mass of the Oils on
me to New Orleans for the ceremony. I am deeply hon-
Tuesday when all of the priests of the diocese renewed
ored to have received this award along with seven
our commitment to the priesthood we share in this
other pastors. We were all very awed by the whole
eastern half of Oklahoma. Holy Thursday is a time of
event. It is a tremendously invigorating experience to
deep reflection and prayer ending each year with ado-
be in the presence of so many people who are so en-
ration until midnight. Good Friday again reminded us of
thusiastic about Catholic Education. I am deeply grate-
the great goodness and kindness of our God in giving
ful to all of the teachers, parents and members of the
us His Son to die for our sins. The Easter Vigil and
School Advisory Board who helped make this happen. I
Easter Sunday are truly great experiences as we re-
am also deeply thankful for all of you who assist our
called and remembered that we are not dumped to ev-
school in any way. Holy Family Cathedral School is a
erlasting death but raised to eternal life. Normally I find
true gem in our city and we should all be very proud to
myself exhausted by the last Mass on Easter Sunday
be associated with it.
due to the many confessions and the depth of the ceremonies each day during Holy Week.
Now that summer is approaching, maybe we can have a little to recoup energy and vitality. I hope you all
This year however did not allow rest during Easter week because the National Catholic Education Asso-
had an affective Lent and are enjoying a blessed and holy Easter Season.
Sincerely in the Risen Lord,
Msgr. Gregory A. Gier
Identification Statement The Cathedral News is published ten times per year (monthly, except for June and July) by Holy Family Cathedral located at 122 West Eighth Street, Tulsa, OK 74119. This is Volume 16 Issue 9. Periodicals Postage Permit 022-729 is Paid in Tulsa, Oklahoma. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Holy Family Cathedral, P.O. Box 3204, Tulsa, OK 74101-3204.
Three-Year Renovation Pledges update: Less than $60,000 is currently outstanding on the pledges for the Renovation Fund. Thank you for your continued generosity. Photo: Cathy Nelson
Parish Life
Church Welcomes New Catholics and Congratulations the newly Confirmed
Those Baptized Douglas Bissell Jessica Gonzales David Gould Jordan Hatzell Russell Martin Chelsea Perry Bailey Roberts Ethan Woods Lisa Woods Mason Woods Noble Woods
Those Received into Full Communion Cory Allbritton Adrian Jacob Arnett Alexander Marin Arnett Donald James Arnett Jamie Anne Arnett Jamie Bear Evan Curtis April Howard Christina Lacy Casey Maddox Angelina Patrick Bob Phillips Kimberly Roberts Megan Rodriguez Sarah Rosencutter
Those Confirmed Jacob Beard Valerie Earnheart Amie Jackson DeAnalisa Jones Mitchell Thomas McMillen Heather Ryan Allison Soper Samantha Swaim Patrick Wilborn
The Holy Family Cathedral Women’s Club announces the officers for the 2011-2012 year: •
Ann Owen, president
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Kathleen Davis, vice president
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Helga Gorman, secretary
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Nancy Mullikin, treasurer
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Melba Yelverton, auditor
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Patti Fehrle, parlimentarian
The Council of Catholic Women’s Family Concerns Commission along with the Holy Family Women’s Club
Monsignor Gier named “Distinguished Pastor of the Year” The National Catholic Educators
and many teachers nominated Mon-
Association chooses a number of
signor Gier for the award. They gave
pastors, principals, and teachers to
high praise for their pastor, saying
honor at their annual convention.
that he possesses a clear philosophy
Monsignor Gier was honored at the
of Catholic Education and that he is
recent convention in New Orleans.
an active and supporting part of the
Mr. Jay Luetkemeyer, principal,
school community.
are asking for help from the women of the parish. We are collecting hygiene products, hairbrushes, lotions, soaps, toothbrushes, etc. These items will be given to the Day Spring Villa in Tulsa. Collection boxes will be placed at the main entrance and the south side door. Donations will be accepted until May 15.
The Cathedral 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 627-2175 for pick-up service which ends May 31. Items may be dropped off in the auditorium beginning Monday, June 6.
ABOVE: HFCS TEACHERS AND FRIENDS GATHER AROUND MONSIGNOR GIER. BELOW : TODD GOLDSMITH, SUPERINTENDENT OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS FOR THE DIOCESE OF TULSA, MONSIGNOR GIER, AND JAY LUETKEMEYER, PRINCIPAL, POSE WITH THE AWARD.
Holy Family
Council 10388
Notes from the Knightstand
The 55+ Group will meet May 11 at 1:00 p.m. at the Spaghetti Warehouse at 221 East Brady. RSVP to June 918-592-6340 or Nancy 918-5089800.
The Fourth Quarterly Meeting of the BY
Council of Catholic Women is on
MARTIN REIDY
Thursday, May 19 at Sacred Heart Church in Miami, 2515 North Main,
We really hate to make a fuss
(918) 542-5281. “All are welcome for
But the final days are upon us!
our day of prayer.” Installation of officers is also on the program. Registra-
So, if you have what we are seeking
tion is from 9:30 to 10:00. RSVP by
call us now — for time is fleeting!
May 14 to Gloria Baker, (918) 4460611.
Yes! This is the last call for your
Catholic Charities to use in their
collectibles for the parish garage sale
medical/clinical projects in rural ar-
to be held in early June. So, double
eas of the Tulsa Diocese. Thus far
Catholic Charities Job Openings:
check your closets, attic and base-
our Council has donated $600 of
Title: Natural Family Planning (NFP)
ment for any overlooked things you
which one-half came from Council
Coordinator
would care to donate to the sale. Re-
funds (thanks to all those pan-
This part-time position coordinates
member! - The happiness of a ga-
cakes!), and one-half from donations
the Natural Family Planning (NFP)
rage sale shopper depends on you!
of various Knights themselves. This
ministry of Catholic Charities in the
Meanwhile, things have been hum-
is part and parcel of the Knights
Diocese of Tulsa. Schedule will fluc-
ming back at the Round Table. The
overall mission regarding pro-life.
tuate with some evenings and
last weekend of April found our es-
Now this is not a plea for funds but if
weekends as needed.
teemed Grand Knight, B.D.Tidmore,
you were of a mind to donate to this
and his trusted cohort, Kevin Eiken-
cause we urge you to do so. Any
This Emergency Call Back (ECB)
berry, in attendance at the K. of C.
donations received by the Council
position assists with the overall op-
State Convention which was held at
are tax deductible as a charitable
erations of Madonna House, a pro-
the Doubletree Hotel located in the
donation and should be donated as
gram for pregnant women, on an
Warren Center. Any news of that
being made for the Ultra-Sound Ini-
on-call type basis.
function, though, will need to await a
tiative. Looking ahead this month the
later reporting.
Council has the Altar Servers
This Emergency Call Back (ECB)
Awards on tap, and the final pancake
position assists the St. Joseph
support of a current State K.C. pro-
breakfast of the season. And so, as
Nurse with all duties to provide con-
ject dubbed the Ultra Sound Initia-
we take our leave we ask you to re-
tinuity of care for the residents and
tive. This project seeks, among other
member - come again whence Sep-
daily operations of Saint Joseph
things, to raise $60,000 from the
tember!
Residence.
The Council has been active in
Councils in the Tulsa Diocese in order to purchase an approved mobile ultra-sound equipped clinic for
Have a pleasant summer, one and all! Pax
Title: Madonna House Care Assistant
Title: Resident Assistant
All job postings are posted at www.catholiccharitiestulsa.org.
VBS
VBS
Fishers of Men Limited enrollment—enroll early
Who: Kids 4 years old—5th grade {6th grade and up are helpers/ please register}
When: June 20-24 9:00-12:30pm Parent name: _______________________ Cell Phone: _____________________ Street address: _____________________________________________________ City: ___________________ State: ___________ Zip: _____________________ Home telephone: ________________ Parish: _____________________________ In case of emergency, contact: __________________ # ____________________ Child Name: _______________________ grade completed _________________ Child Name: _______________________ grade completed _________________ Child Name: _______________________ grade completed _________________ Child Name: _______________________ grade completed _________________ Allergies or other medical conditions: ___________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ I have children who would like to help and have completed 5th grade :********if your child is a helper their cost is $10.00 (to cover snacks)******** Please also include the cost and size of T-shirt with enrollment form
Name: ____________________________________________________________ REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 31st. Please mail to: Monika Davis 1 child—$20.00 122 W. 8th St. 2 children—$30.00 Tulsa, OK 74101 3 children—$40.00 VBS T-Shirt order $5.00 per shirt Children’s sizes Adult sizes Family name: _________________________ Small ____ Small _____ Med _____ Med _____ Office use only Large ____ Large ____ Paid Cash ____ Check #___ Medical Release ___________
*********All checks payable to Holy Family Cathedral
T-shirt Form _______________
Holy Family Cathedral P.O. Box 3204 Tulsa, OK 74101-3204
Holy Hour
Let us pray for our parish children who are receiving their First Communion on Sunday, May 8. Special thanks to the teachers who prepared them.
Moyes Caitlyn
Christopher Sansone
Holden Cobb
Juanita Sarmiento
The Friday evening
Jonathan Conro
John Paul Skrzypczak
Holy Hour includes
Ethan Frank
Anastasia Thomas
Holy Mass at 5:05
Brendlee Genzer
Anna Tidmore
p.m., and Adoration
Julia Huddle
Laura Vaurinak
beginning immedi-
Jack Johnson
Audrey Buford
ately after Mass and
Elliott Rogers
Rachell Hoyos
ending at 6:30 p.m.
Rae Sansone
Chris Sansone Photo: Cathy Nelson