News of the Diocese of Baker

November 5, 2017 Volume 8 • Number 21

DIOCESAN CHRONICLE T HE

Scholarships, Mulligans and Prayers at 7th Annual Golf Fun Day in Heppner Twenty-five people participated in the St. William’s and St. Patrick’s Holy Name men’s groups seventh annual Golf Fun Day on Saturday, August 15th at the Willow Creek Country Club in Heppner. Tom and Karen Wolff organized the four-person, nine-hole scramble that was full of laughs, fun and shenanigans. “Mulligans”, “Hail Marys”, “Our Fathers” and new this year, “Throws” added to the excitement. Prizes were given for longest drive to Jim Swanson and Lana Eckman; least putts to Gene Orwick and Pat Dougherty; KP to Rick Johnston and Melissa Coiner and most lost balls to Arlene Way. Members of the first place team were Rick Johnston, Father Kumar, Larry Lutcher and Father Gerald Condon. Second place team was Lana Eckman, Ken Eckman, Tim Wright and Leann Wright. Most family members prize went to the Josh and Melissa Coiner Family and Leanne and Joe Lindsay Family. Lunch was served by the Altar Society of St. Patrick parish. Proceeds from this event go to the Catholic student scholarship fund.

National Vocation Awareness Week, is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States, dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.

November 5-11

These images remind us of the baptismal call to holiness, which bears unique fruit in each human heart.

Annual St. Francis Christmas Faire St. Francis of Assisi, Bend Join us Saturday, November 18, 2017 11:00 am to 4:30 pm Fun for the Entire Family

Golf Fun Day First Place Team (left to right) Rick Johnston, Jim Swanson, Fr. Gerry Condon Not pictured: Fr. Kumar

“After Faire” on Sunday, November 19th following morning Masses. Silent Auction - Sale Tables Buy $1 raffle tickets for a chance to win a $300 Visa Card, Restaurant Gift Cards, and a beautiful Spiritual Basket.

Children, come shop the Kid’s $1 Store 11am—4pm Santa will visit and choirs will sing! Delicious Food: Chili, Clam Chowder, Garden Salad, Corn Bread, Hot Dogs or Chili Dogs, Tamales and Soda. Golf Fun day participants

Come join the fun!

All proceeds go to our New Church mortgage.

Thoughts Along the Way Bishop Liam Cary

The Hour of Our Death Numbers in parentheses refer to paragraphs in The Catechism of the Catholic Church.

November, the Month of the Dead, sets before us an absolutely certain fact of our lives: one day we will die. How should we live toward that day? What will come after it? With an eye on The Catechism let’s think our way into these questions about the last things. In death body and soul are separated. The soul departs from the body, and the body is laid lifeless in the ground. Head and heart, arms and legs, hands and feet turn to dust. The curse of death seems to put an end to everything. But the grave cannot contain our memory, our imagination, our mind, and our will. As ancient pagans realized, the soul lives on. But how does it live? What does it live for? The Resurrection of the Son of God testifies that the deathly separation of body and soul has been forever overcome. By virtue of His “power . . . to subject all things to Himself,” the Firstborn of the Dead “will change our lowly body to be like His glorious body” (Phil 3: 21). He will “grant incorruptible life to our bodies by reuniting them with our souls” (997). And they will be our own ensouled bodies, as Jesus’ risen body was unquestionably His own: “See my hands and my feet,” He said as He showed the Apostles His wounds; “it is I myself” (Lk 24:39). Before that day of resurrection, however, we must render an account of our life to the God Who gives it to us. “Every man receives his eternal recompense in his immortal soul from the moment of his death in a particular judgment by Christ, the Judge of the living and the dead” (1051). For it is impossible to “be united with God unless we freely choose to love Him. But we cannot love God if we sin gravely against Him, against our neighbor, or against ourselves”—and if we persist in these sins to the end (1033). From his hotel room window the Las Vegas shooter murdered dozens of people and wounded hundreds more before turning his gun on himself in the last minute of his life. “By rejecting grace in this life, one already judges oneself . . . and can even condemn oneself for all eternity by rejecting the spirit of love” (679). “Immediately after death the souls of those who die in a state of mortal sin descend into hell” by their own free choice (1035). For we were created “in the image of God,” and God is freedom. He respects our creaturely freedom; He will not compel us to obey Him. He leaves us free to choose to go to Hell—

“the definitive self-exclusion from communion with God and the blessed” (1033) “He who does not love remains in death” (1 John 3:14). A different destiny awaits souls who die insufficiently prepared for eternal friendship with God. These souls “undergo a purification after death so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of God” (1054). But this “final purification” of Purgatory “is entirely different from the punishment of the damned” in Hell, who have irrevocably chosen to remain in death (1031). In stark contrast, the souls in Purgatory, “assured of their eternal salvation,” know they are on the way home to Heaven (1054). In Heaven the souls of the redeemed know as they are known and love as they are loved, forever free from fear, suspicion, or selfishness. They see God as He is in the Beatific Vision—“the ever-flowing well-spring of happiness, peace, and mutual communion” (1045). On the Last Day “all men will appear in their own bodies before Christ’s tribunal to render an account of their own deeds” (1059). “In the presence of Christ, Who is Truth itself, the truth of each man’s relationship with God will be laid bare. The Last Judgment will reveal even to its furthest consequences the good each person has done or failed to do during his earthly life” (1039). A great lesson underlies these teachings on the last things: “The obedience of Jesus has transformed the curse of death into a blessing” (1009). This November let us resolve to “transform [our] own death into an act of obedience and love towards the Father, after the example of Christ” (1011).

Pensamientos Del Camino Obispo Liam Cary

La Hora de Nuestra Muerte Los números en paréntesis hacen referencia a párrafos en el Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica.

Noviembre, el Mes de los Difuntos, nos presenta un hecho absolutamente cierto de nuestras vidas: un día moriremos. ¿Cómo deberíamos vivir hacia ese día? ¿Qué vendrá después de eso? Con un ojo en El Catecismo, pensemos en estas preguntas sobre las últimas cosas. En la muerte el cuerpo y el alma son separadas. El alma se aleja del cuerpo, y el cuerpo se pone sin vida en el suelo. Cabeza y corazón, brazos y piernas, manos y pies se convierten en polvo. La maldición de la muerte parece poner un fin a todo. Pero la tumba no puede contener nuestra memoria, nuestra imaginación, nuestra mente, y nuestra voluntad. Como se dieron cuenta los antiguos paganos, el alma sigue viviendo. Pero, ¿cómo vive? ¿Para

qué vive? La Resurrección del Hijo de Dios testifica que la separación mortal del cuerpo y el alma ha sido superada para siempre. Por virtud de Su “poder . . . para someter todas las cosas a sí mismo”, el Primogénito de los Muertos “cambiará nuestro cuerpo miserable para ser semejante a su propio cuerpo del que irradia su gloria.” (Filipenses 3:21). El “dará definitivamente a nuestros cuerpos la vida incorruptible, uniéndolos a nuestras almas” (997). Y serán nuestros propios cuerpos, como el cuerpo resucitado de Jesús era incuestionablemente el Suyo propio: "Miren mis manos y mis pies”, Él dijo al mostrarles a sus Apóstoles Sus heridas; “soy yo mismo” (Lucas 24:39). Sin embargo, antes de ese día de la resurrección, tenemos que rendir cuentas de nuestra vida al Dios Que nos la da. “Al morir, cada hombre recibe en su alma inmortal su retribución eterna en un juicio particular por Cristo, Juez de vivos y de muertos” (1051). “Salvo que elijamos libremente amarle, no podemos estar unidos con Dios. Pero no podemos amar a Dios si pecamos gravemente contra Él, contra nuestro prójimo, o contra nosotros mismos”—y si persistimos en estos pecados hasta el final (1033). Desde la ventana de su hotel, el tirador de Las Vegas asesinó a docenas de personas e hirió a cientos más antes de fusilarse a sí mismo en el último minuto de su vida. “Es por el rechazo de la gracia en esta vida por lo que cada uno se juzga ya a sí mismo . . . y puede incluso condenarse eternamente al rechazar el Espíritu de amor” (679). Por su propia voluntad “las almas de los que mueren en estado de pecado mortal descienden a los infiernos inmediatamente después de la muerte” (1035). Porque fuimos creados “en la imagen de Dios”, y Dios es libertad. Él respeta nuestra libertad hasta el extremo; Él no nos obligará a obedecerle. Nos deja libres para elegir ir al Infierno—“la autoexclusión definitiva de la comunión con Dios y con los bienaventurados” (1033). “El que no ama está en un estado de muerte” (1 Juan 3:15). Un destino diferente espera a nuestras almas que mueren insuficientemente preparadas para la eterna amistad con Dios. Estas almas “sufren una purificación después de su muerte, a fin de obtener la santidad necesaria para entrar en el gozo de Dios” (1054). Pero esta “purificación final” del Purgatorio “es completamente distinta del castigo de los condenados” en el Infierno, quienes han escogido irrevocablemente permanecer en la muerte (1031). En marcado contraste, las almas en el Purgatorio, “seguros de su salvación eterna”, saben que están en camino al Cielo (1054). En el Cielo las almas de los redimidos conocen como son conocidas y aman como son amadas, libres para siempre del miedo, la sospecha o el egoísmo. Ven a Dios tal como está en la Visión Beatífica—“la fuente inmensa de felicidad, de paz, y de comunión mutua” (1045). En el Último Día “todos los hombres comparecerán

con sus cuerpos en el día del juicio ante el tribunal de Cristo, para dar cuenta de sus propias acciones” (1059). “Frente a Cristo, que es la Verdad, será puesta al desnudo definitivamente la verdad de la relación de cada hombre con Dios. El Juicio Final revelará hasta sus últimas consecuencias lo que cada uno haya hecho de bien o haya dejado de hacer durante su vida terrena” (1039). Una gran lección subyace a estas enseñanzas sobre las últimas cosas: “La obediencia de Jesús transformó la maldición de la muerte en bendición” (1009). Este Noviembre resolvamos nosotros “transformar [nuestra] propia muerte en un acto de obediencia y de amor hacia el Padre, a ejemplo de Cristo” (1011).

BISHOP CARY’S SCHEDULE Nov 5 Nov 5 Nov 8 Nov 9-10 Nov 11-17

Mass, Day of the Spirit, Diocesan Retreat Center Seminary Benefit Dinner, Portland, Oregon Legacy of Faith Foundation Meeting Bishops’ Committee Meeting, Washington, DC USCCB Meeting, Baltimore

PRIESTLY ORDINATION ANNIVERSARIES Congratulations to the following as they celebrate their ordination anniversaries this month: Rev. Joseph T. Kunnelaya, Prineville Rev. Rogatian Urassa, Klamath Falls

Nov 05, 1984 Nov 20, 1983

We are most grateful for the years of service of all our Priests and Bishop. Please keep them in your prayers.

THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS IN BEND The Extraordinary Form (Latin) Mass is offered every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month (beginning in September) at 1:00 PM at St. Francis of Assisi Historic Church. All Masses are sung Masses. Father Andrew Szymakowski will hear confessions after Mass upon request. November 12 November 26 December 10 December 24

23rd Sunday after Pentecost Last Sunday after Pentecost 2nd Sunday of Advent No Scheduled EF Mass

If you would like to be added to a Mass schedule notification email list, please send your request to John Driscoll at [email protected].

DIOCESE OF BAKER PRISON MINISTRY Volunteers are needed for the Prison Ministry at Deschutes County Jail. If you are considering this ministry, now is the time to pray for God’s guidance and blessing and then get involved. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Ray Houghton at (541) 863-1700.

All Souls Day:

“The month of November draws its special spiritual tone from the two days with which it opens: the Solemnity of All Saints and the Commemoration of all the faithful departed. The great family of the Church finds in these days a time of grace and lives them, in accordance with her vocation, gathered closely around the Lord in prayer and offering his redeeming Sacrifice for the repose of the deceased faithful.” — Pope Benedict XVI, 11 November, 2005 IN MEMORIAM DECEASED BISHOPS AND PRIESTS OF THE DIOCESE OF BAKER Jan.

5, 1908 5, 1955 6, 1985 17, 1981 17, 2002 20, 1971 23, 1934 24, 1950 31, 1937 31, 1975

Very Rev. John Heinrich Rev. Edward O’D Hynes Rev. William Coughlin, OFM Cap. Most Rev. Francis P. Leipzig* Rev. Robert E. Simard Rev. William Roden Rev. Joseph Schmidt Rev. John Delahunty Rev. M.J. Kelly Rev. Peter J. Duignan

1, 1958 4, 1983 8, 1934 9, 1997 11, 1937 11, 2007 13, 1959 14, 1948 16, 2004 18, 2011 22, 1952 25, 2005

Rev. Patrick J. Stack Rev. David J. Hazen Rev. Thomas M. Neate, S.J. Rev. John Baumgartner Rev. Luke Sheehan, OFM, Cap. Rev. Timothy Collins Rev. Felix Geis Rev. John O’Donovan Rev. Msgr. Bernard Keating Rev. Robert Van Sickler Rev. Thomas Brady Rev. Cletus Kirkpatrick

9, 1929 15, 2000 21, 1978 22, 2010 23, 2015 24, 1988 24, 1991 26, 1909 31, 1950

Rev. Hugh Marshall Rev. Juan Turula, S.J. Rev. Edmund M. Fern Rev. Evangelist Kelly Rev. Leo Weckerle Rev. Patrick J. Lunham Rev. Thomas Endel Rev. John Bradley Most Rev. Leo F. Fahey*

3, 1933 3, 1978 8, 1942 9, 1928 11, 1967 12, 1950 19, 1995 24, 2015 26, 1993

Rev. Patrick O’Rourke Rev. James M. O’Connor Rev. John Wand Rev. Joseph M. Cataldo, S.J. Rev. Otto Nooy Most Rev. Joseph F. McGrath* Rev. John Murphy M.Afr Most Rev. Thomas J. Connolly* Rev. Msgr. Timothy Casey

May

4, 2011 6, 1984 7, 1919 21, 2007 23, 2015 24, 2006 27, 1936

Rev. W. Raymond Jarboe Rev. Msgr. George A. Murphy Rev. John Kerr Rev. Martin Quigley Rev. Thomas Scanlan Rev. Richard J. Conway Rev. Joseph Schell

June

1, 2012 3, 1939 4, 1945

Rev. Daniel Ochiabuto, SMMM Rev. Harold A. Reiley, S.J. Rev. August F. Loeser

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

18, 1965 28, 1943

Rev. John T. Curran Rev. Denis Sheedy

July

6, 1975 10, 1973 10, 1989 12, 2017 13, 1920 14, 1988 24, 1977 27, 1946

Rev. Donal Sullivan, OFM Cap. Rev. Msgr. Michael J. McMahon Rev. A. Robert Miller Rev. Austin Cribbin Rev. Patrick Driscoll Rev. Leo Stupfel Rev. John M. Kenney Rev. James H. Maloney

Aug.

3, 1995 10, 1992 10, 2012 15, 2013 26, 2005

Rev. Joseph B. Hayes Rev. Charles Graves Rev. Fintan Whelan, OFM, Cap. Rev. Ed O’Keefe Rev. John F. Cunningham

Sept.

6, 1978 13, 2006 16, 1964 19, 1964 22, 1992 24, 2009 27, 2004 29, 1975 30, 1958

Rev. Msgr. Patrick J. Gaire Rev. Joseph Kelbel Rev. Vincent Egan Rev. Michael Ahearne Rev. Jocelyn St. Arnaud Rev. Msgr. Matthew Crotty Rev. Carl H. Gillen Rev. Simon Coughlan, OFM Cap. Rev. Robert Kennedy

Oct.

2, 1980 15, 2001 17, 1935 24, 1908 24, 2014 28, 1918 31, 1996

Rev. John B. O’Connor Rev. Msgr. William S. Stone Rev. Dominic O’Connor, OFM, Cap Rev. John Joseph Landry, S.J. Rev. Joseph Reinig Rev. John Moriarity Rev. Henry A. Beegan

Nov.

2, 1942 10, 1976 14, 1977 15, 1975 22, 1999 22, 2007

Rev. Michael Dalton Rev. Thomas J. Moore Rev. Francis McCormick Rev. George French, S.J. Rev. Msgr. John F. Phelan Rev. Francis Hebert

Dec.

2, 1918 2, 1941 2, 1971 3, 1927 8, 1970 11, 1993 14, 1967 15, 1960 16, 1982 22, 1937 23, 2007

Rev. Msgr. Alphonse Bronsgeest Rev. James L. McKenna, S.J. Rev. Benjamin Kierman Rev. Thomas Cantwell Rev. Celestin Quinlan, OFM Cap. Rev. Msgr. Charles Timothy Grant Rev. Daniel Duffy, OFM Cap. Rev. Thomas McTeigue Rev. John A. O’Brien Rev. James Walsh Rev. Msgr. Raymond Beard Last update July 17, 2017