Cathedral News: May 2011

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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

Kathleen Davis, vice president

Helga Gorman, secretary

Nancy Mullikin, treasurer

Melba Yelverton, auditor

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


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