A middle school retreat Be Not Afraid will be held Dec. 13-15 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Camp. Cost $120, after Nov. 20, $150. Visit campguadalupe.org/be-not-afraid.
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church is seeking a part-time religious education office assistant to provide clerical support to the pastor, director of religious education, and youth minister, including serving as an on-site resource during religious education class times. This position will also ensure that religious education, safe environment, and volunteer data are updated with accuracy and timeliness, assist with the coordination of Sacramental preparation details, including registration and obtaining necessary documentation to maintain and ensure accuracy of Sacramental records. The successful candidate must have previous office experience and proficiency with the Google Drive platform and associated software programs. Bilingual skills with the ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish strongly preferred. A background check and safe environment training will be required. Send a resume and cover letter to info@stcharlesokc.org.
The Opening Rite of Jubilee 2025 in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City will begin at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 29 in the Connor Center at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3214 N. Lake Ave. in Oklahoma City. Archbishop Coakley will celebrate Mass at 10 a.m.
En mis recorridos por la arquidiócesis, tengo la dicha de celebrar la Misa con muchos de nuestros discípulos más jóvenes. Me encanta conocer a estos estudiantes, a lo mejor durante una visita a la escuela o en alguna Confirmación. Estos estudiantes de secundaria y bachillerato me inspiran y me animan, pero sobre todo ¡me dan esperanza!
When I travel around the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, I have the joy of celebrating Mass with many of our young disciples. I love meeting these students, perhaps during a school visit or a Confirmation.
Jonah Beckham, ordenado al diaconado transitorio en junio, continúa su formación en el Seminario St. Mary en Baltimore. Ahora se encuentra en la etapa final para convertirse en sacerdote, si Dios quiere, el próximo verano. El Diácono Beckham, quien recibió su formación inicial en la iglesia católica Saint John the Baptist en Edmond, se tomó un momento de su apretada agenda para responder una serie de preguntas y respuestas, ofreciendo una visión de su decisión de seguir el sacerdocio, su vida en el seminario St. Mary y más.
P: A veces en la Misa Dominical, hacen el rito de rosear Agua Bendita. ¿Cuál es el significado de este rito y por qué reemplaza a ambos el Kyrie y el acto penitencial? ¿Si el agua bendita no me cae a mi directamente, significa que no estoy participando o siendo bendecido como a otros que si les cae el agua bendita? ¿Qué diferencia tiene esta bendición a yo mismo persignarme con agua bendita de la pila?
Dear brothers and sisters,
As the new vocations director for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to guide and support men discerning God’s call to the priesthood.
Jonah Beckham, ordained to the transitional deaconate in June, continues his journey at St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore, now in the final stage to becoming a priest, God willing, in the summer.
Everyone from around the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is invited to join in as the 2025 Jubilee Year begins on Christmas Eve 2024 and ends on Jan. 6, 2026.
Q. Sometimes on Sunday, we do the sprinkling rite. What is the significance of this rite and why does it replace both the kyrie rite and the penitential act? If holy water doesn’t land on me personally does that mean I'm not participating or blessed as fully as someone who is hit by holy water? Is this blessing any different than when I cross myself at the Holy Water font?
More than 30 from throughout the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City recently enjoyed a pilgrimage to the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) in Irondale, Alabama. This six-day journey was conducted by the Oklahoma Catholic Radio Broadcasting Network.
The next Luncheons4Life is at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 9 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. Representatives from Rachel’s Vineyard will be presenting. Contact Karina Escobar at kescobar@archokc.org.
Day of Reflection, “Beauty So Ancient and So New: Falling in Love with the Mass Again” presented by Fr. Peter Shults, O.S.B. is 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Jan. 11 at St. Gregory's Abbey, 1900 W. MacArthur St. in Shawnee. Attendees must pre-register by e-mailing retreats@monksok.org, via the link at monksok.org or call (405) 878-5656. Cost $30 pre-paid or $35 at the door. Lunch included.
Celebrations all around at BMCHS
As the second six-week term comes to an end, students were busy with everything from state tournaments to Halloween costume contests.
Lady Rockets bring The Mount another volleyball title
Following their match against Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School on Oct. 10, the Lady Rockets hit the court Oct. 23-25 for the 2024 OSSAA 5A Volleyball State Tournament.
“Let There Be Hope” is a very touching story written by Mary Alice Majoue, 40 years after the loss of her baby daughter shortly after birth. It is a personal story about the grieving Majoue and all her family experienced, about faith, God’s healing power and the unexpected blessings that eased some of their sufferings.
