My travels on behalf of Cross Catholic have taken me to Owasso, a suburb of Tulsa, Oklahoma, this past weekend. The Church I served at was St. Henry. It was rather new, and the architecture was minamalist, and functional. The inside was beautiful, designed like a theatre with the altar dead center so that everyone had a close view of the celebration, and could participate fully in the liturgy which they did.

The Oklahoma people are very outgoing and friendly. I had no problem with regard to meals whilst there as someone was always at hand to invite me to dinner when I arrived or to lunch on Saturday or to breakfast on Sunday. This was a great way to get to know the locals, and to taste the culture. On Saturday morning I went with my newfound friends to Duffy’s, a favorite haunt of Owassons for breakfast all day, every day.

The rectory where I stayed for the weekend was designed by the Pastor himself who was an architect before entering the priesthood. It was unique. It was beautiful, and very comfortable. He was not around so I had the use of this house all to my self.

On the way back to the Airport, the Deacon gave me a tour of downtown Tulsa. The Art Deco architecture of Tulsa on Boston Street is world famous. On the flight into Tulsa on Friday, a kind lady told me that it would be worth my time to see Tulsa’s Art Deco work. She was right, and I was not disappointed. It was awesome. The Catholic Cathedral of Holy Family in Tulsa was a magnificent edifice with its three great, ascending spires dominating the environment. But, it was not the only Cathedral in Tulsa! There were others of different denominations, and they were all unique, and beautiful. The area where the Cathedrals coalesced in Tulsa was called Cathedral Square. Fitting and appropriate.