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Best-selling Catholic writer Mary Gordon will deliver the 2020 Agnes M. and G. Herbert True Family Lecture at 7 p.m. March 4, in the Kerr Auditorium of the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, 2401 Chautauqua Avenue, in Norman. Sponsored by St. Thomas More University Parish & Student Center, Gordon’s lecture, devoted to Thomas Merton, will mark the 18th annual talk in the series. Books will be available for sale and signing afterward.

This year, the annual Black and Indian Mission Collection in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is March 7-8. It is held the second weekend in March, and comes during Lent, which is a time to concentrate on prayer, fasting and almsgiving. The Black and Indian Mission Office helps support the National Black Catholic Congress and the Tekakwitha Conference. Visit blackandindianmission.org. Please give generously March 7-8.

The Gospel of Life Disciples presents Discovering Joy Along the Lenten Road by Michael John Poirier 10 a.m. -3 p.m. March 7 at the St. John Paul II Dwelling, 4113 S. Eastern Ave. in Moore. Light lunch included. All night Eucharistic Adoration begins at 8 p.m. March 6. RSVP at (405) 778-1107.

St. Francis of Assisi, 1901 N.W. 18 in Oklahoma City, will host free organ recitals at 3 p.m. March 8 with Robert Fasol; March 15 with Adam Pajan; March 22 with Tim Marek; and March 29 with Alvez Barkoskie.

The Dominican Sisters of Peace will be hosting a “Come and See” Retreat March 13-15 at their Motherhouse, 2320 Airport Dr. in Columbus, Ohio, for single, Catholic women ages 18-45. Contact Sr. June Fitzgerald at (570) 336-3991, jfitzgerald@oppeace.org. Some travel assistance is available on a need basis.

Dynamic speaker and author Ken Yasinski will be leading a two-day parish mission at 7 p.m. March 30-31 at St. John, 900 S. Littler Ave., in Edmond. Living the Catholic Life: Fullness of Purpose includes musical adoration. To get a free introductory audio talk, text FREETALK to 44222.

Author Dr. R. Jared Staudt will be giving a presentation on his book “The Beer Option: Brewing a Catholic Culture Yesterday and Today” 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. April 4 in the Great Hall at St. John, 900 S. Littler Ave. in Edmond. RSVP with Joshua Dunlap via text at (405) 315-4110 with name and the number of people attending. Small cash donations accepted.

St. William in Durant is hosting their 8th annual Calf Fry Noon – 2 p.m. April 26. Tickets to eat are $20 and kids under age 12 eat free. Tickets for the $5000 cash drawing are $20 or six for $100. Contact the parish office at (580) 924-1989.

The Deaconess Pregnancy and Adoption Angels of Destiny event is May 28 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. The speaker is Tony Dungy, a legend in the world of football as a coach, player, commentator and proud dad of 10 children, seven of whom are adopted. Tickets are $150 pp and include dinner. Visit www.deaconessadoption.org or call (405) 949-4200. Funds raised will be used to fund free services for expectant parents, adoptive families and children. Sponsorships available.

Save the Date: The third annual Bl. Stanley Rother Rosary Run is July 25. Visit www.therothermen.com.

Save the Date: The Bl. Stanley Rother Feast Day OK Fun-No-Run and Celebration for Life is July 18. It is a race that requires zero movement and is for all ages and athletic abilities. Race package $35, includes t-shirt, victory coin, bumper sticker and lunch ticket. Proceeds go to The Center of Family Love and sponsoring parishes. Locations to be announced. Race locations, sponsors and volunteers needed. Visit www.facebook.com/0K4Rother. Contact 0K4Rother@gmail.com.

The Order of Malta will host a Healing Mass at 10 a.m. March 7 at Christ the King, 8005 Dorset Dr., in Oklahoma City. Archbishop Coakley will be the principal celebrant. Chaplain of the order, Fr. Rick Stansberry, and other priests of the archdiocese will concelebrate. The annual healing Mass is open to everyone. An anointing and prayers for the sick for those with heart conditions, cancer or any sort of serious illness will be part of the Mass. A reception with light refreshments will follow.

The Monks' Marketplace is finally open! Hours are Monday-Saturday 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. The store carries merchandise from the monastery such as honey, eggs, handcrafted puzzles and birdhouses as well as merchandise from religious orders around the country. In addition, they sell books, rosaries and other religious articles. The marketplace is located north of the abbey under the covered walkway.

“How Can I Love Myself and Why is that Important” with Br. Boniface Copelin, O.S.B., will be 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. March 14 at St. Gregory’s Abbey in Shawnee. Early bird discount $30; $35 at the door, includes lunch. Contact (405)878-5656, retreats@monksok.org.

Rosary Catholic School will have an auction April 18. Anyone interested in being a sponsor for the fundraiser can contact Cindy Miller at (405) 203-4606.

“A Day of Silence at the Abbey” with Br. Damian Whalen, O.S.B., will be 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. April 25 at St. Gregory’s Abbey in Shawnee. Early bird discount $30; $35 at the door, includes lunch. Contact (405) 878-5656, retreats@monksok.org.

“Our Mother’s Heart: The Immaculate Treasure of Love” with Abbot Lawrence Stasyszen, O.S.B., will be 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. June 20 at St. Gregory’s Abbey in Shawnee. Early bird discount $30; $35 at the door, includes lunch. Contact (405) 878-5656, retreats@monksok.org.

The Oklahoma Catholic Radio Spring Radiothon is May 5-6. The Fall Radiothon is Nov. 10-11. Visit okcr.org to find a local station.

St. Anthony Catholic School Alumni Association is planning an all-school reunion at 1 p.m. Aug. 1, at the St. Anthony School Activity Center (gym) for anyone who attended St. Anthony school from 1917 to 1970. Reservations for the barbecue dinner, $20 pp, may be sent to Maxine Hinshaw, 2208 Fieldstone Ct., Okmulgee 74447. Deadline June 15. Contact Larry Biddle at certplus@hotmail.com or (918) 756-1792.

Willow Pregnancy Support invites everyone to the 16th annual Life of the Party Gala March 28 at Embassy Suites Hotel Downtown OKC, 741 N. Phillips Ave. Open bar begins at 6 p.m. The gala fundraiser includes dinner, auction and dance. Tickets $150 each. Table sponsorship available. Visit willowpregnancy.org or call Carrie Rossow at (405) 606-8426.