CATHEDRAL ATHEDRAL ATHEDRAL N N NEWS EWS EWS February 2011 Volume 16 Issue 6 Tulsa, Oklahoma Holy Family Principal Jay Luetkemeyer is preparing to spend 24 hours on the School’s roof. RCIA class grows in understanding and commitment. Monsignor Gier humbled by award from National Catholic Educators. Women’s Club and Knights of Columbus team up for Garage Sale.
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CCCATHEDRALATHEDRALATHEDRAL N N NEWSEWSEWS February 2011 Volume 16 Issue 6 Tulsa, Oklahoma
Holy Family
Principal Jay Luetkemeyer is preparing to spend 24 hours on the School’s roof.
RCIA class grows in understanding and commitment.
Monsignor Gier humbled by award from National
Catholic Educators.
Women’s Club and Knights of Columbus
team up for Garage Sale.
Dear Parishioners of Holy Family Cathedral:
It is simply not adequate to say that I was surprised when the National Catholic Education Association called me to announce
that I had been chosen as one of eight Distinguished Pastors. One reason I was so surprised is that I did not even know they had
such an honor. I was aware of the Distinguished Principal Award because the Principal at Marquette, Mr. Jim Polhman, received
it when I was pastor of Christ the King. So I stand surprised and humbled by this honor and deeply appreciate those who helped
make it possible.
When I gave greater thought to this award I realized that I should not be so surprised because it truly reflects the very fine
school, faculty, administration and students who make up Holy Family Cathedral School. In my almost forty-five years of priestly
ministry I have experienced many aspects of Catholic Education. I have taught at Bishop McGuiness High School in Oklahoma
City and at Bishop Kelley High School here in Tulsa. I have had the privilege of working as Pastor of Immaculate Conception
School in Tulsa, St. Joseph’s in Muskogee, Marquette in Tulsa, St. John’s in Bartlesville and now here at Holy Family Cathedral
School. It has been a wonderful and fulfilling experience. My time here at Holy Family Cathedral School has been especially ex-
citing and fulfilling. The dedication of the faculty is truly remarkable and outstanding. We have a very fine principal who follows in
the footsteps of former great principals. The cooperation of the people of Tulsa in supporting this school and its goals is beyond
words to express. So I consider it a great honor to be the Distinguished Pastor of such a Distinguished School.
May I also express my deep gratitude to those of you who participated in making this Award possible. You truly “pulled one
over on me.” I was totally surprised.
I hope all of you will continue to support and encourage our school, its faculty and administration. Something truly wonderful is
happening at Holy Family Cathedral School. I am honored to be a part of it.
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 6. 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:
$71,912.87 is currently outstanding on the
pledges for the Renovation Fund.
Thank you for your continued generosity.
Sincerely in the Holy Family,
Msgr. Gregory A. Gier
Rector
From the RectorFrom the RectorFrom the RectorFrom the Rector
Photo: Cathy Nelson
Holy Family students are collecting change to
“Raise the Roof.” All proceeds go to repairing or
replacing our current roof.
Mr. Luetkemeyer promises to stay on the roof for
an entire school day if Holy Family can collect
$1,000. Midfirst Bank will match the school’s total,
up to $1,000. If the school were to raise $5,000
(with the Midfirst match counted towards the total)
Mr. Luetkemeyer promised to stay on the roof for
an entire 24 hours!
"This year, Holy Family's biggest need is to re-
place the roof which is leaking into classrooms and
causing an inadequate learning environment for our
School is Raising the RoofSchool is Raising the RoofSchool is Raising the Roof students. It is very important that we begin construc-
tion on a new roof this summer, and so I really had
to think outside the box to motivate our students
and families to give as generously as possible to the
replacing the roof campaign. We are looking for-
ward to this event being a tremendous success!" –
Mr. Luetkemeyer
As of the 14th of February Holy Family students
had raised nearly $600 towards their goal. If you
would like to support the “Raise the Roof” campaign
call the school office (582-0422) or send a donation
to HFCS, 820 S Boulder, Tulsa, Ok 74119. The 24
hours on the roof is scheduled for March 3rd.
Chili & Bingo
The Holy Family Cathedral Home
& School Association invites all
school families, parishioners, &
friends to enjoy dinner, fun, & fellow-
ship on Saturday, February 19,
2011 (after the Cathedral’s 5:00
p.m. Mass) at the John L. Rucker
Warehouse, 1227 S. Detroit Ave.
Enjoy chili (made by contest-
ants) with all the fix’ins (cheese,
Fritos, onions, crackers, etc.), soft
drinks, iced tea, and assorted de-
serts. Dinner costs $2 per person/
$5 per family. Bingo is 25¢ per
card or 5 cards for $1.
Each ticket entitles the holder to:
• Reserved Seating
• Dedicated Wait Staff (provided
by 8th Grade)
• Guaranteed Tastings of the
Winning Chilies Fixed to Order
• 5 Bingo Cards per Person
Per Game Delivered to Your
Table
Contact Kevin Shank at 939-
8036 or Amy Wright at 630-
5358 to purchase your V.I.P.
Tickets Now!
Your Source for a Quality Catholic Education located in the heart of Downtown Tulsa
Holy Family Cathedral School offers a fully accredited Pre-Kindergarten Three through 8th Grade education. With high standards of academic excellence, easy accessibility to major expressways, extended care lasting from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and close proximity to downtown businesses, Holy Family is right for you!
Open Enrollment begins March 1st, 2011.
Where Students Enter to Learn and Exit to Lead Visit www.HolyFamilyCathedralSchool.com or call 918-582-0422 for a tour.
Serving Downtown Tulsa for over 111 years.
Proud to be part of Downtown’s Resurgence.
Holy Family Cathedral School 820 South Boulder
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119 (918) 582-0422
ANTHONY BULLOCK
CASEY MADDOX
CHRISTINA LACY
CHRISTOPHER GARRISON
EVAN CURTIS
JAMIE BEAR
JASON MCCRACKIN JODY BATES MEGAN RODRIGUEZ RUSSELL MARTIN SARAH ROSENCUTTER TIFFANY WINBURN VALERIE EARNHART
BY THE RCIA MINISTRY TEAM
Our classes have reached a stage that confirms
candidates’ and catechumens’ desire to complete the
journey. They have found acceptance of challenging
issues such as changes in the Liturgy. As they ex-
plore the basic concepts of what “liturgy” is, as we are
faced with upcoming changes to this basic foundation
of being Catholic. Those leading the sessions are able
to show the connection to the ancient roots of Christi-
anity while demonstrating how our study and research
leads to change. This is critical to our studies, be-
cause many of those entering are drawn by the time-
lessness of Catholic concepts. When they see that the
basic tenets of Catholicism have remained and still re-
main constant, they embrace the fact that our faith is
alive.
Overview of the Sacraments were presented and
their importance in bringing us grace, God’s life within
us, is part of each one. The general overview shows
how they work together and relate to each other. Then
each one is explored in detail to reveal its source and
function.
Social Justice is an important part of what these
students study. Catholic teaching tells us that our
works are vital, and that there is a preference toward
the weak and powerless. Our own Catholic Charities
offers excellent opportunities for individual service or
for donating to advance their work. Most of the people
served are not Catholic, but as help is given, they can-
not miss the love that comes with it. Our students ap-
preciate the importance of serving their parish, dio-
cese and the poor.
Sponsors have had the opportunity to attend a
session on the responsibilities of being a sponsor.
They understand the importance placed on their sup-
port and guidance of their charge during the rites and
in assisting the neophytes enter the Catholic commu-
nity.
Understanding and Commitment
HERE ARE PHOTOS AND NAMES OF SOME OF THOSE LEARNING OUR FAITH. PLEASE PRAY FOR THEM AND FOR ALL IN THE GROUP WHO ARE STUDYING. HELP WELCOME THEM INTO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY.
Notes from the Knightstand
BY MARTIN REIDY
A Time To Give
February-short and cold-
but soon will come the Spring!
Time to gather ”gold"
found in useless things!
For what you think is naught
and tossed away so soon
will no doubt be bought
at the sale in June!
February is, indeed, upon us and
Spring is, as they say, "just around the
calendar" - and that means it is Garage
Sale Pick-Up Time!
February, which literally means to
purify, to wash away, or rinse clean, is
the opportunity for you to “clean out”
those cupboards, closets and cubby
holes of all those unused, unloved,
and/or unwanted items and donate
them to the Annual World Famous
Holy Family Cathedral Garage Sale to
be held in June. Thus, when March
rolls around and our pick-up schedule
commences you just need to pick up
the phone and call for a quick and
friendly pick-up of your donated items.
As usual it will be the ladies of the
Women's Club tending the lines and
the Knights of the road to gather up
your “givings.” Now is the time! Don't
delay! Start that cleansing task today!
Help us help you help HF!
And last but not least may we extend
to the ladies one and all a heartfelt
Happy Valentine’s Day! Pax!
Note Bene! Lose a fedora? A base-
ball cap? Haven’t seen either since the
KC Christmas Dinner at Eddy’s? Worry
no more! I have both toppers and if you
were to be the bereft owner of either,
give me a toot as I have both of the
above.
Lenten Dinners Lent begins next month. The Cathedral will offer Stations of the Cross on Fridays of Lent, preceded by Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament and Lenten Dinners.
Look to the March edition of the Cathedral News and to the parish bulletin for the dates, times, and menus of our par-
ish Lenten Dinners.
The Cathedral Women’s Club will have
the Temple Israel Sisterhood as our
guests at our March meeting - Thursday
March 3, 2011 in the Halpine Room fol-
lowing the 12:05 Mass.main dish and
salad will be provided, please bring a
special dessert or side dish. If you can
attend, please contact Helga Gorman, or
Nancy Mullikin. Thank you.
The 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, refrig-
erators, air conditioners, TVs or construc-
tion material.
Please call Mary 749-5286 or Ruth 627-
2175 for pick-up service which will begin
in March and end May 31.
Holy Family Cathedral
P.O. Box 3204
Tulsa, OK 74101-3204
Clear Creek Monastery Work Day: March 5, 2011
This service opportunity is designed for parish youth, but all parishioners may get involved. RSVP by Mar. 3 to Mike Malcom, [email protected], (918) 582-6247