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Summer Camp 2013
Summer Camp is coming.The Diocese of Tulsa is offering two sessions: Session I: June 24, 28, 2013 for Junior High (those entering 6th – 8th grades) Session II: July 1-5, 2013 for High School (those entering 9th – 12th grades) Cost is $200 and includes transportation to and from Robbers Cave State Park. Download a form here: Camp Registration Counselor Application From the Diocesan Youth Office: Registration for Catholic Summer Camp for the Diocese of Tulsa is (and has been) open! Attached … Read entire article »
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Second Collection to benefit Tornado Victims
Monsignor Gier says that the Cathedral will be taking up a second collection this weekend to benefit the victims of the recent tornados. In the meanwhile, let us pray the prayer that our Bishop is promoting: O God, who willed that our infirmities should be borne by your Only-Begotten Son in order to give an infinite value to the suffering of the faithful, listen in kindness to our prayers for those affected by the terrible tornadoes that have raked central Oklahoma, and grant that all those who are grieving, or who have suffered great loss, may be united to Christ in his suffering for the salvation of the world. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever … Read entire article »
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The Diary of our First Pastor: Rev. Charles Van Hulse
RECORD OF THE HOLY FAMILY CHURCH AND PARISH OF TULSA, INDIAN TERRITORY by Rev. Charles Van Hulse Pastor of … Read more »
Holy Week & Easter Schedule 2013
Tuesday, March 26: 5:30 Chrism Mass Holy Thursday, March 28: 3:00-5:00 Confessions 5:30 Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00-12:00 Adoration Good Friday, March … Read more »
Youth Trip to Frontier City
Parish 6th-12th graders are invited to go to Frontier City on Wednesday, June 5. We will be going with several local parishes. Buses depart St. Benedict’s Church in Broken Arrow at 8:00 … Read more »
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Christmas Mass Schedule 2012
This is the schedule of Masses for both Christmas and for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of … Read more »
JCYC 2012
Deadline extended to April 10! The Diocese is hosting a Youth Conference for 6th, 7th & 8th Grade … Read more »
Knights of Columbus to welcome New Members
This Sunday, May 27, there will a First Degree ceremony to initiate new members into the Knights … Read more »
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Corpus Christi Procession & Mass dates set
Candlelit Procession May 30th and Mass June 2nd MASS AND PROCESSION FOR CORPUS CHRISTI Join us at the Cathedral for the annual diocesan celebration in honor of Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist. At 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30th we will have Corpus Christi devotions, including an outdoor candlelit procession and Benediction. Then on Sunday June 2nd, the Bishop will celebrate Mass at the Cathedral at 10:00 a.m. with a special blessing for pregnant moms and for anyone suffering from chronic or debilitating illness. If you are pregnant (or know someone who is) and would like to receive this blessing, or you suffer from a chronic illness (or know someone who does) and would like to … Read entire article »
What did Vatican II really say?
If you liked the Catholicism series, consider continuing Holy Family’s Year of Faith nights with a six-week catechesis on the Documents of the Second Vatican Council. Come on Tuesdays in May, 7:00-8:30 p.m. to the Cathedral basement. If you wish to read any of the Vatican II documents that will be discussed, click on their Latin name below. Sacrosanctum Concilium, Constitution on … Read entire article »
The Diary of our First Pastor: Rev. Charles Van Hulse
RECORD OF THE HOLY FAMILY CHURCH AND PARISH OF TULSA, INDIAN TERRITORY by Rev. Charles Van Hulse Pastor of Holy Family Church 1899-1900 About 7 years ago (which would be about 1890) Reverend Father W. Ketcham had been appointed pastor of Muskogee and the surrounding country. He found that in the little town of Tulsa, about 65 miles west of Muskogee, there were also … Read entire article »
Bl. John Paul II Life Camp for 4th-8th graders
Blessed John Paul II’s LIFE CAMP When: July 15-19, 8 a.m. to Noon For Whom: Those who will be in 4th-8th grades in Fall 2013 (High school youth can be helpers and earn service hours.) What: Daily Mass, breakfast, two activity sessions (listed below) Activity Sessions: In the spirit of the sportsman and artist Blessed John Paul II, youth will participate in two activity sessions: Sport #1: Participants will learn the rules and play the game of Rugby (7th & 8th grade only) Sport #2: Participants will learn the rules and play the game of Soccer (4th, 5th, & 6th grade only) Science: What do mentos, diet coke, Johanes Kepler, and Gallileo have in common? Learn about flight, non-Newtonian fluids, electricity and … Read entire article »
The Rector’s Report: April 2013
Dear People of Holy Family Cathedral, As I sit down to write this letter for our Cathedral News, history is in the making. Today is the first day of the Pontificate of our new Holy Father Francis. I extend to him our warmest greetings and prayers. Not only have we experienced an historic moment in the resignation of Benedict XVI but … Read entire article »
Notes from the Knightstand: April 2013
by Martin Reidy He came from Buenos Aires to cast his holy vote little did he know he was to be our Pope! We wish him well and blessings for with what he must cope as to this man called Francis we bring our yearning hope! They say he rides the bus and cooks his daily fare eschews the cross of gold for one of Christ laid bare! At first he is a … Read entire article »
RCIA: Ceremony of Light at the Easter Vigil = New Life
by the RCIA Ministry Team Another successful RCIA process has now created neophytes, “new branches,” who will grow in faith with the rest of the congregation in our parish. Those who were to be baptized sat in the front pews while all the others in the congregation gathered outside the entrance of the church around the new Easter candle as … Read entire article »
Cathedral News: April 2013
Happy Easter! The parish will be celebrating the 99th Anniversary of the Dedication Mass of Holy Family on Sunday, April 7 at the 10:00 and 12:00 Masses. The Knights of Columbus celebrate the election of Pope Francis. RCIA welcomes all those who were Baptized, Confirmed, and Received into the Church. … Read entire article »
Haec Est Domus Domini: Celebrating One Hundred Years
We, as a parish, are opening a year in celebration of our own history. Our beloved Cathedral celebrates its 99th birthday on April 1, 2013. One hundred years ago this square block between 8th and 9th, Boulder and Cheyenne was being prepared for the foundations of the parish church that was to become Holy Family Cathedral. Horses and mules … Read entire article »