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Jamie was the music guest singing her song, “The Shepherd Cannot Run” for the Oklahoma City ACCW meeting, “Be the Voice of Catholic Women.”  Archbishop Emeritus Eusebius Beltran, pictured with Jamie, was the featured guest speaker.

Archbishop Beltran

Fr. Rother Anniversary Mass

July 28, 2013 – Holy Trinity Parish, Okarche, Oklahoma

Guild TableWhat an absolutely beautiful day for a beautiful celebration!!  I sang The Shepherd Cannot Run during mass celebrated by Archbishop Paul Coakley.  It is such a special and humbling experience to be a part of mass – especially at Holy Trinity – Fr. Rother’s boyhood parish.  The parishioners were fantastic hosts outdoing themselves with a wonderful picnic lunch after mass complete with rows and rows of dessert tables!!  I think I gained 10 pounds just looking at all the tasty treats!

The Father Stanley Rother Guild had a table displaying our favorite Fr. Rother items.  Pictured is Guild Director, Fr. Price Oswalt with fellow guild board members.  If you would like to be a part of the guild or would like more information, please visit http://www.fatherstanleyrotherguild.org  We would love to have your prayers and support!

There was also a cakewalk, face-painting and balloons for the kids – which made for plenty of fun!  After the Anniv.gravefestivities a closing graveside ceremony was held at the cemetery.  It was an inspiring day.  I so hope Fr. Rother is named a saint in my lifetime – please pray for the cause!

 

Guild Mass Enid, OK

 

With Rev. Rajesh K. Mankena

With Rev. Rajesh K. Mankena

St. Francis Xavier Church, Enid OK

St. Francis Xavier Church, Enid OK

Fr. Irwin and Fr. RK (pictured) hosted a Fr. Stanley Rother Guild mass at St. Francis Xavier Church in Enid, OK.  One of the awesome things about getting to be a part of these masses is seeing all the different churches.  This church was so beautiful – built in the early 1900s, the architecture and statues were amazing, although so was the reception!  Those Enid ladies can bake!!!  mmmm I can still taste those cookies!   

Guild Mass Shawnee, OK

With Fr. Don Wolf

With Fr. Don Wolf

St. Benedict’s Church in Shawnee, OK hosted the Fr. Rother guild mass May 2nd with Fr. Don Wolf.  Fr. Wolf was a cousin to Fr. Stan Rother and he shared his personal stories and special memories of his relationship with Stan in his homily.  It was so amazing and very inspiring.  Thank you Fr. Wolf for lifting my heart and your gift to all who were present that night!!

St. Joseph’s Guild Mass

Singing the Shepherd song at St. Joseph's church.

Singing the Shepherd song at St. Joseph’s church.

I felt so blessed to be able to be a part of the guild mass at St. Joseph’s Church – beautiful mass and wonderful people!  It was also fun being back in Ada where I used to sing at the McSwain theatre on main street.  It brought back heartfelt memories!