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Saint Ann staff is beginning the process of allowing safe tours to take place in the community. There are openings in Independent Living and Assisted Living with choice locations available. Visitors can schedule tours by calling Bridget or Richard at (405) 721-0747. Ask about the incredible “End of Summer” Special at St. Ann Retirement Community, 7501 W. Britton Rd. in Oklahoma City.

The 2020 Mass of Remembrance will be 6 p.m. Sept. 15 at St. Francis of Assisi, 1901 N.W. 18 in OKC. The Mass is in memory of people lost to suicide. Everyone welcome. People who have experienced the loss of someone to suicide are invited to attend and celebrate their loved one’s life. Masks are required.

The Knights of Columbus Retreat originally scheduled for August has been rescheduled for Dec. 5. Sister Diane Koorie, R.S.M., is still the host speaker. Contact Michael Zink at (405) 314-4120; michael-the-j@att.net.

The Catechetical School is a two-year journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church offered by the Blessed Stanley Rother Institute. Daytime and evening sessions as well as live online sessions will be available throughout the archdiocese starting this September. For more information, visit www.ArchOKC.org/Institute or e-mail RotherInstitute@ArchOKC.org.

Attaining a personal relationship with Jesus and finding God in all things are just two of the many gifts possible from experiencing the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. The Retreat in Daily Life is a seven-month program, led by a trained spiritual director and retreat facilitator. It involves daily prayer, weekly group meetings and individual spiritual direction. Call with questions or to register July 1 – Aug. 15: Nancy Vargas, (405) 760-4640 or Danna Schweitzer, (405) 263-4472.

Christ the King will have an Evening of Inquiry into the RCIA - the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 16, in the Parish Center Atrium, 8005 Dorset Dr. in Oklahoma City. RCIA is the process of learning more about the Catholic faith and people discerning whether they are called to the Church. Participants will gather at a safe distance from one another. Join in for a fun evening to meet catechists and other people who are seeking a closer relationship with God. Contact the Director of Discipleship and Evangelization Jenni Butch at (405) 242-4522 or jenni@ckokc.org. RCIA classes will be at 7 p.m., on Tuesdays beginning Sept. 8. Childcare is available.

The archdiocese announced a new training program for volunteers, staff members and clergy that will be required before working with minors in the diocese’s Catholic churches or schools. The program launched July 1. Learn more at archokc.org/safe-environment.

Join Archbishop Coakley, David Niles and Adam Minihan of the Catholic Man Show from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Oct. 2 for a fun evening of food, drinks and fellowship benefiting Oklahoma Catholic Radio. Visit okcr.org/scotch.

The next 40 Days for Life campaign is Sept. 23 - Nov. 1. For the Norman campaign, contact Connie Lang, (405) 249-1041, jlang9@cox.net.

The Catechetical Conference 2020: Tilling Good Soil is Aug. 29, and will be presented through livestreaming with small gatherings at local parishes. Keynote guest speakers: Archbishop Coakley and Deacon Keith Strohm. The free event is 8:15 a.m. - Noon and for catechists of children, youth and adults with live translation of speakers and presentations into Spanish and Vietnamese. Visit archokc.org/catechetical-conference.

Join Archbishop Coakley, Catholic Radio President Jeff Finell and other Catholic Radio supporters for the 2020 Into the Deep luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 27, at the Catholic Pastoral Center in OKC. The luncheon supports the work of evangelization through Oklahoma Catholic Radio. Visit okcr.org.

The next Domestic Church Evangelization Retreat is Sept. 4-7, at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Oklahoma City. Cost is $350; scholarships are possible. Contact Alex Schimpf at (405) 709-2755, aschimpf@archokc.org. Register online: https://archokc.weshareonline.org/ws/opportunities/DomesticChurchEvangelizationRetreat

A Day of Reflection: “A Deeper Encounter with Christ from the Gospel of John” with Fr. Sean O’Brien will be 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sept. 12, at St. Gregory’s Abbey in Shawnee. Early bird discount $30; $35 at the door, includes lunch. Contact (405) 878-5656, retreats@monksok.org.

A Day of Reflection: “A Day of Silence at the Abbey” with Br. Damian Whalen, O.S.B., will be 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Oct. 24, at St. Gregory’s Abbey in Shawnee. Early bird discount $30; $35 at the door, includes lunch. Contact (405) 878-5656, retreats@monksok.org.

(Information for parish group leaders) The Healing House in Crescent provides a comfortable, prayerful location for off-site meetings and retreats. It is available for small groups overnight or larger groups for day-long events. Reasonable rates, with or without meals. Visit www.thehealinghouse.co/ or contact Marka at (405) 697-4600.

Fr. Kelly Edwards, pastor of St. Eugene Catholic Church in Weatherford, is looking for SWOSU alumni to join their Flocknote alumni network. Text SWOSUalum to 84576 to join.

Find procedures and a timeline for resuming public Mass in Oklahoma in English and Spanish, a list of frequently asked questions and a video message from Archbishop Coakley at archokc.org/ mass.

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.

Join Archbishop Coakley and priests of the archdiocese for online daily Mass at 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday from the St. Francis de Sales Chapel at the Catholic Pastoral Center. Mass will be livestreamed at archokc.org/live, YouTube and on Facebook Live on the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Facebook page.

There is still time to turn in CRS Rice Bowl gifts online, by phone or mail, and share the hope of Easter with thousands of families experiencing hunger and poverty around the world. For more information sign-up for the CRS Flocknote group or check out www.crsricebowl.org.