Briefs

Knights of Columbus Council #10822 will be hosting its annual pasta and homemade Italian sausage meatball dinner at 5 p.m. Feb. 1 at St. Eugene, 2400 W. Hefner Rd. in OKC. All profits benefit the Friends of Bolivia medical mission. Tickets $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 5-12. Kids under age 5 free. Take out available. Contact Steve Chastain at (405) 470-2045.

An archdiocesan CRS Rice Bowl event will be 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Catholic Pastoral Center conference center. CRS Global Fellow Rev. Lance Warren will be guest speaker. The event is free and is for CRS Rice Bowl coordinators or anyone who is interested in learning more about the Rice Bowl. Contact Jazmin Cogburn at (405)721-1415, JCogburn@archokc.org.

The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women will sponsor a Mass at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 5 in the St. Francis of Assisi chapel, 1901 N.W. 18, OKC. A brunch will follow before going to the capitol. A van will leave the church at 9:15 a.m. and return by 1 p.m. Cost for the ride is $10 and reservations are required. Contact Mary Ann Schmitt at (405) 650-9674.

"Surviving Divorce" is a ministry that offers hope, healing and community to those who have experienced the pain and loneliness of a broken marriage. It is a 13-week program for the newly separated and divorced and those still struggling with issues many years later. It will help answer questions, restore hope and begin authentic healing. Classes begin this Spring with two session options:

The Assembly of Catholic Professionals first quarterly luncheon for 2020 is 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Downtown Petroleum Club John Nichols Room in Oklahoma City. The guest speaker is Kathryn Whitaker. For more information or to register, visit archokc.org/asp. Contact (405) 709-2745 or acp@archokc.org.

The Gospel of Life Disciples present First Sunday Study and Sharing at the St. John Paul II Dwelling, 4113 S. Eastern Ave. in Moore. Explore the universal call to holiness and vocations with the writings of St. John Paul II in three small groups: Women of the Way – discerning consecrated life: Vita Consecrata; Teachers of the Truth – discerning priesthood: Gift and Mystery; Lovers of Life – discerning Christian marriage: Familiaris Consortio. Join one or all the encounters to be held on Feb. 2, March 1, April 5, May 3 and June 7. RSVP at (405) 778-1107.

A Day of Reflection: “Enter the Gallery – A Parable of Jesus as Curated Art” with Fr. Simeon Spitz, O.S.B., will be 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Jan. 18 at St. Gregory’s Abbey in Shawnee. Early bird discount $30; $35 at the door, includes lunch. Contact (405) 878-5656, retreats@monksok.org.

Experience “Made for More: Visions of the Promised Land” national tour 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at St. Thomas More, 100 E. Stinson in Norman. The event shines a spotlight on St. John Paul II's “Theology of the Body” and what it means to be human, with an emphasis on the Church's authentic, beautiful vision on human sexuality (untwisting the stereotypes portrayed in the culture). Tickets $25. Visit corproject.com/norman.

Everyone is invited to an evening with Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at St. Monica, 2001 N. Western Ave. in Edmond. He will present on homosexuality and gender identity. Fr. Tad’s column appears in the Sooner Catholic. To learn more about the National Catholic Bioethics Center, go to www.ncbcenter.org.

Attend the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience Jan. 24-26. Visit www.meoklahoma.org or contact Gina and Mike Dougherty (405) 834-6627.

The 2020 Celebrating Catholic Education Breakfast with Archbishop Coakley will be at 7 a.m. Jan. 28 at Embassy Suites Downtown Medical Center, 741 N. Phillips Ave. in Oklahoma City. Register at archokc.org/breakfast.

The annual pro-life rally will be at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 5 at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Keynote speaker is Abbey Johnson, former Planned Parenthood director. Advocates begin handing out roses at 9:30 a.m. Visit www.roseday.life.

Feb. 7-9 (English); March 20-22 (Spanish). Abortion can be one of the most traumatic experiences in a person’s life. Feelings of sadness, anxiety, guilt and grief are common, not only for women, but for men, for relatives, friends and others. This retreat gives men and women an opportunity to grieve the child that was lost and make peace with themselves, their children and with God. Guided by a spirit of compassion and confidentiality, we are here to serve as companions on this hope-filled journey of healing. No more than 10 participants attend due to the sensitive and confidential needs of those in attendance. A therapist and deacon guide the retreat. For English retreat, contact Mary Lee at (918) 508-7142, marylee@cceok.org. For Hispanic retreat contact Martha at (918) 508-7134, mstanton@cceok.org.

Catholic Charities for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City will have its annual Green Tie Gala Feb. 22 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, 1700 N.E. 63 in Oklahoma City. This event celebrates and supports the homeless services of Catholic Charities: Sanctuary Women’s Development Centers in Oklahoma City and Norman, and Holy Family Home in Midwest City. Contact Chelsea Rose at (405) 523-3009, crose@ccaokc.org.

A Day of Reflection: “Practicing the Presence of God in Lent” with Br. Damian Whalen, O.S.B., will be 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Feb. 22 at St. Gregory’s Abbey in Shawnee. Early bird discount $30; $35 at the door, includes lunch. Contact (405) 878-5656, retreats@monksok.org.

Save the Date: The annual Safe Environment Facilitator’s in-service is 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. March 5 at the Catholic Pastoral Center conference center. The deadline to reserve a room at the CPC is Feb. 17.

Dynamic Catholic will present Passion and Purpose for Marriage 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 28 at Christ the King, 8005 Dorset Dr. in Oklahoma City. The event will feature author and speaker Allen Hunt and musical guest George Lower. Tickets $25 pp. Visit dynamiccatholic.com or call (859) 980-7900.

Registration is open for the 2020 Oklahoma Catholic Men’s Conference Feb. 29 at Embassy Suites, 2501 Conference Dr. in Norman. Speakers include Fr. Leo Patalinghug, Dr. Edward Sri, Dave DiNuzzo and Paul George. Visit www.catholicmen.net.

Save the Date: The annual Safe Environment Facilitator’s in-service is 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. March 5 at the Catholic Pastoral Center conference center. The deadline to reserve a room at the CPC is Feb. 17.

A Domestic Church Evangelization Retreat will be held March 26-29 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in OKC. Cost $350; scholarships available. Contact Alex Schimpf at (405) 709-2755, aschimpf@archokc.org. Register at archokc.weshareonline.org/ws/opportunities/DomesticChurchEvangelizationRetreat