January 2011 Cathedral News

CCCATHEDRALATHEDRALATHEDRAL N N NEWSEWSEWS January 2011 Volume 16 Issue 5 Tulsa, Oklahoma

Holy Family

January 6, 2011

Dear People of Holy Family:

As I sit down to write this rather late letter for the January Newsletter I realize this is the Seventeenth Anniversary of our

bishop’s Episcopal ordination in Rome. I take this opportunity to congratulate him on this occasion and thank him for the

seventeen years of service and concern he has shown us as our Bishop. As the people of his Cathedral parish we have

been diligently served by him. Few Bishops in the county take the time and energy to celebrate the Sundays of Advent,

Christmas, Lent and Easter with their Cathedral parish that Bishop Slattery spends with us. This gives us the opportunity to

know him much better than most Cathedral parishioners know their Bishop. So, we thank you Bishop Slattery for your pres-

ence and concern for the whole diocese but especially for your presence and concern for us.

Needless to say, life has changed in the rectory of the Cathedral. There is a true absence and loneliness without Msgr.

Halpine. A day does not pass without someone making reference or comment about our Msgr. Halpine. We truly miss him

and continue to offer prayers for the repose of his soul. One of his constant requests was that we pray for him after his

death and so I encourage all of you to continue to pray for him. He certainly served this parish and city well in his many

years of priesthood.

Last but not least I thank you for your generosity at Christmas. I thank God that we had good

weather and no blizzard. I thank you for your consideration and support of this parish. We have re-

ceived many “Over the Hump” contributions during the holidays and many generous donations for our

welfare as a parish. Thank all of you for your support. I truly look forward to our new year and all that

we hope to accomplish together during this year. May all of you have a happy and blessed new year.

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 5. Periodicals Postage Permit 022-729 is Paid in Tulsa, Oklahoma. POSTMAS-TER: Send address changes to: Holy Family Cathedral, P.O. Box 3204, Tulsa, OK 74101-3204.

Three-Year Renovation Pledges update:

$74,798.00 is currently outstanding on the

pledges for the Renovation Fund.

Thank you for your continued generosity.

Deadlines:

Please submit your articles and announcements

for the January Cathedral News by Dec. 7 to

[email protected]

Sincerely in the Holy Family,

Msgr. Gregory A. Gier

Rector

From the RectorFrom the RectorFrom the Rector

Photo: Cathy Nelson

Mission Statement of

Holy Family Cathedral School

Holy Family Cathedral School is

a culturally diverse Catholic

school working together with

Christ to create life-long learn-

ers, articulate faith-filled lead-

ers, and peacemakers who en-

ter to learn and exit to lead.

Holy Family Cathedral School 2011-2012 Enrollment Timeline

Holy Family Cathedral School will begin enrolling students for the 2011-2012

school year on January 31st, 2011. Holy Family is also pleased to announce the

opening of a new Pre-Kindergarten Three-Year-Old Program.

Holy Family enrollment has increased 30% over the last three years and it is possi-

ble that as many as 90% of our classrooms will be at capacity for the 2011-2012

school year. Registration packets will be available on January 31st so enroll early

and guarantee your spot at Tulsa’s oldest Catholic School.

The timeline below illustrates the dates in which interested or returning families can

enroll.

Current HFCS Families January 31st - February 13th

Current Holy Family Parishioners February 14th - February 21st

Parishioners of other Catholic Churches February 22nd – February 28th

Open Enrollment Begin March 1st

BY THE RCIA MINISTRY TEAM

Advent and Christmas are a perfect

opportunity for our candidates and

catechumens to learn how Catholics

view the holidays. We are reserving

several rows each Sunday at the 10:00

Mass for the catechumens and candi-

dates along with their families spon-

sors. This is an opportunity to view the

Mass near the altar, and to join to-

gether as they learn about it. Our tradi-

tions are often confusing, and the

things we take for granted are alien to

many of these folks. This is the time for

us to demonstrate how we attend

Mass, and our actions can provoke

questions that bring the newcomers to

greater understanding of our customs.

The classes are always open for these

questions and our teachers have a

deep understanding of the history of

our faith, so they can reveal the rea-

sons and structure behind our tradi-

tions.

Catechumens, candidates and their

sponsors enjoyed a pot luck dinner on

December 15th. Our group has formed

a strong bond and they enjoy this won-

derful time to share our best recipes

and company. This particular group

was very enthusiastic about participat-

ing in this Mass and dinner. The social

aspect of our Christian community is a

challenge at Holy Family Cathedral

due to the widespread range of our pa-

rishioners. Unlike neighborhood

churches, getting to special community

functions requires some travel for

many of us. These new folks coming

into the Catholic faith need to know

that we do indeed have connect with

each other and do gather at Mass and

other opportunities as much as possi-

ble.

Forming Our Christian Community

HERE ARE PHOTOS AND NAMES OF SOME OF THOSE LEARNING OUR FAITH. PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS AND FOR ALL IN THE GROUP WHO ARE STUDYING.

HELP WELCOME THEM INTO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY.

Amie Jackson Angela Florence Angie Patrick April Howard

C.J. Albritton Chelsea Houx David Gould Douglas Bissell

Jacob Beard Jason Bliss Jessica Gonzales Kimberly Roberts

Notes from the Knightstand

BY MARTIN REIDY

A month ago - fresh and green- complimenting our Nativity scene. Now having done of late its task our cedar tree is Christmas Past. So,now it sets by the curb home for a moment to a passing bird. Sadly waiting for old Charon- and then across the Acheron!

Fifty-four Knights, wives and/or

guests plus the good Monsignor Gier

gathered once again in good fellowship

to celebrate the Christmas Season at

Eddy's the 6th of December to wrap up

in good cheer another fruitful year.

Ralph "Ed" Owen was honored as

Knight of the Year for both originating

and spearheading the Heiring Hall win-

dow renovation project.

Additional to an attesting Certificate

Ed was also awarded his own custom

window renovation kit: a scraper, putty

knife, and brush mounted on a walnut

plaque. Ed, always the essence of hu-

mility, related that the honors should

rightly go to those fellow scrapers Luis

Pena, John Dzurilla, Jim Gray, B.D.

Tidmore, Al Tanner, Steve Wire, John

Conner, and various kith and kin of the

aforementioned. Closing out the eve-

ning was the disbursement of some

twenty -four door prizes to the fortu-

nate winners.

A belated tip of the chapeau goes to

Jay Luetkemeyer and several Holy

Family students, parents, grand-

parents, and Knights of the Council

who participated in the annual run of

the Silver Rose — a K. of C. project

consisting of a silver rose relay from

Canada to Mexico City honoring Our

Lady of Guadalupe,patroness of the

Americas and led by that indefatigable

Grand Knight B.D. Tidmore this past

November.

Also, a tip of the chapeau to all who

donated to our annual turkey drive:you

are now an official member of our 400

CLUB! That is the number of turkeys

Deacon Tom herded out to Catholic

Charities on Nov.22/23. Actually, we

are fudging a bit - the number was

closer to 385 turkeys but 400 sounds

better.

MARTIN REIDY PRESENTS THE KNIGHT OF THE YEAR AWARD TO ED OWEN.

Finally, whoever absconded with the

5# Bar-B-Q from the kitchen freezer

took what was intended to feed the

downtrodden at the homeless center

the first Saturday in November.

Initially, it was assumed that some

other HF group just made an error in

taking what they assumed to be their

left-over. However, later two more so

labeled containers disappeared which

meant that the situation was more ne-

farious than first assumed. However,

those two cartons contained green

beans in one and broth in the other

which were leftover from our Novem-

ber Council dinner. Speak of poetic

justice!

In closing it is our sincere wish and

hope that each of you have a blessed

and peaceful 2011.

Pax.

Deacon Tom Gorman takes charity seriously. For

years—including many years before his ordination—

he has coordinated both the Cathedral’s annual Tur-

key drive and the annual Clothing drive.

A group of middle

school and high

school youth gave up

sleeping in on the first

morning of Christmas

break to sort the hun-

dreds of coats, blan-

kets, and socks.

Catholic Charities

staff sends their

thanks to the Cathe-

dral parish for their

continued generosity.

PHOTOS: YOUNG PARISHIONERS POSE IN THE STOREROOM AT CATHOLIC CHARITIES (ABOVE). DEACON TOM GORMAN DELIVERS ONE TRUCKLOAD (BELOW). THE GROUP SORTS CLOTHING (BOTTOM).

Youth Group delivers CoatsYouth Group delivers CoatsYouth Group delivers Coats

JUDE, BOSCO, SETON HOUSES SPAGHETTI DINNER!!!! Proceeds benefit the Mike Petzet Scholarship Fund

Saturday 1-29-2011 6:00-8:00 p.m. Cathedral Auditorium

Dinner Includes: Pasta, Bread, Salad Holy Family Cathedral School Drink and Dessert 820 S. Boulder Ave. Pre-purchase prices: Tulsa, Ok. 74119 Adults $7.00 Ph: 918-582-0422 Teens (12-17) $6.00 Fax: 918-582-9705 Children (11 and under) $5.00 Family of 5 $25.00 At the Door Prices: Email: [email protected] Family of 5 $25.00 **Donations accepted. Please call the Children (11 and under) $6.00 school to make arrangements. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name:______________________ # of dinners ___ Adults ______ $7.00 Cash and Checks Accepted Ph:_________________________ ___Teens ______ $6.00 Make Checks to H.F.C.S. ___Child ______ $5.00 Please return forms to the school by 1/24/11 ___Family of 5 _____$25.00 Total #: ______ Total Amount:______

The Diaconate Office for the Diocese of Tulsa will host a

series of three Question & Answer Sessions for any man

who thinks that God might be calling him to serve the

Church through the public ministry of the Deacon. Topics to

be discussed at these meetings will include the life and min-

istry of the Deacon, what a vocation is and how to recognize

it, and finally what the Diocese offers deacon candidates for

their spiritual formation and theological training. The first

such meeting will be on Wednesday January 19th at 6:30

p.m. The second meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. on Wednes-

day February 9th, and the final information night will be on

Thursday March 3, also at 6:00 p.m. All three meetings will

be held at the Chancery Office, 12300 East 9lst Street

South, Broken Arrow. For information, please call the Di-

aconate Office for the Diocese of Tulsa at 1-918-294-1904

or e·mail the Vicar for Deacons at

[email protected].

TULSA MARCH FOR LIFE - JANUARY 22nd Each year

on the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision legal-

izing abortion, hundreds of thousands of pro-life Ameri-

cans have raised their voices in a peaceful pro-life rally in

Washington, D.C. This year we will have a local March for

Life for those who want to raise their voices, but cannot

travel to Washington. Ours will be a peaceful, public,

prayerful march and rally; on Saturday January 22nd,

sponsored by the Diocese of Tulsa, and a variety of Or-

thodox, Lutheran, Evangelical and Charismatic churches.

join Bishop Slattery for Mass at the Cathedral (8th and

Boulder) at 10:00 a.m. and march with us for life through

downtown Tulsa, ending with a rally at Chapman Centen-

nial Green. TulsaMarchforLife.org

Holy Family Cathedral

P.O. Box 3204

Tulsa, OK 74101-3204

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