Briefs

July 28 – July 31, 2021

Join in prayer for the archdiocese and the canonization of Bl. Stanley Rother with two prayer teams visiting all parishes and missions in July. Updates and full schedule at archokc.org/aplascamino.

Join the staff of the Catholic Pastoral Center on the first Friday of every month for adoration and the Divine Mercy Chaplet in the St. Francis de Sales Chapel. Adoration is open to the public. *First Friday Adoration in July is being moved to the SECOND Friday - July 9, Noon - 3 p.m.

The Communications Office of the archdiocese has produced a series of short videos to highlight items in the Heritage Gallery related to Bl. Stanley Rother. Watch each episode on YouTube or Facebook. Find Episode 1 at https://youtu.be/0HX1iDrM8zg. To support the building of a museum at the Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine, go online to stanleyrother.org.

A new live webcam allows viewers to watch the building of the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine! The webcam will be live streaming throughout construction. Watch at archokc.org/shrinewebcam.

Sign up for summer camp! Visit archokc.org/camp to see family camp schedules.

Below is a lineup of scheduled broadcasts on “Make Straight the Way.”

The Gospel of Life Disciples presents Introduction to the Apostles Creed: Refreshing Our Catholic Faith 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Monday evenings at the St. John Paul II Dwelling, 4113 S. Eastern Ave., in Moore. The 12 sessions taught by Ken Pedigo began June 14. Visit gospeloflifedisciples.org.

The Gospel of Life Disciples presents “Rejoice and Be Glad,” an eight-week study on Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Thursday nights July 1 – Aug. 26 at the St. John Paul II Dwelling, 4113 S. Eastern Ave. in Moore and virtual. Sessions taught by David Harrison. Call (405) 778-1107. Visit gospeloflifedisciples.org.

Interested in learning more about the spirituality of Opus Dei? Visit the Catholic Pastoral Center from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 22. A priest and a layman from Opus Dei will present talks on how men can sanctify their work and their day-to-day activities for God's glory. The Evening of Recollection will culminate in fellowship and refreshments. RSVP to Brandon Hale at bhale1978@gmail.com.

Catholic Charities will host Reds, Whites & Brews 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. July 23 at Dunlap Codding, 609 W. Sheridan Ave. in Oklahoma City. This event supports homeless services of Catholic Charities: Sanctuary Women’s Development Center in Stockyards City. Visit catholiccharitiesok.org for tickets.

Day of Reflection, “In the Beauty of Holiness: A Day of Reflection for Artisans and Crafters” presented by Br. Damian Whalen, O.S.B., is 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. July 24 at St. Gregory’s Abbey,1900 W. MacArthur St., Shawnee. Limited to 32 attendees. Attendees must pre-register by e-mailing retreats@monksok.org or call (405) 878-5656. Cost is $30 for early bird registration or $35 at the door. Lunch included.

Archbishop Coakley will celebrate Mass at 6:30 p.m. July 28 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Okarche for the feast day of Bl. Stanley Rother. The Mass will be in-person and live-streamed on Facebook, YouTube and at archokc.org/live.

The fourth annual Bl. Stanley Rother Rosary Run is 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. July 31. Visit therothermen.com.

Quo Vadis Days: Men’s Discernment Retreat will be Aug. 1-4 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp in Wellston. Visit okcvocations.com.

Single women ages 18-30 who are seeking to do God's will are invited to attend a Fiat Ministries Discernment Retreat Aug. 5-7 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp. Religious sisters from various religious orders assist at the retreat by giving talks, leading small groups, giving their testimonies, and providing a joyful witness of what it means to be a consecrated religious sister. Cost $25; includes meals, lodging and materials. Register by Aug. 1 at fiatministries.org.

The next Assembly of Catholic Professionals luncheon is 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Petroleum Club, 100 N. Broadway Ave. in Oklahoma City. The guest speaker is Bishop David Konderla, Diocese of Tulsa. Visit archokc.org/acp or call (405) 709-2745.

The archdiocesan Marriage and Family Life Office will host a mother-daughter brunch 9 a.m. – Noon Aug. 7 at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Oklahoma City. There will be a talk on being wonderfully made in the image and likeness of God, an overview of fertility cycles, an introduction to Theology of the Body, Q and A, prayer and a meal. The event is bilingual in English and Spanish. Recommend age 12 and older. Doctors will help answer questions and teach the beauty and science of bodies. E-mail respectlife@archokc.org for questions. Register at archokc.org/mother-daughter-brunch.

Join Archbishop Coakley and the Board of Directors of the Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma for the 2021 Archbishop’s Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Omni Hotel, 100 W. Oklahoma City Blvd. in Oklahoma City. The dinner supports the St. John Vianney Endowment, which helps seminarians who are studying to be priests. Visit cfook.org or call (405) 721-4115.

Everyone is invited to the 50th anniversary celebration at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church in Enid during Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-5.