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The Gospel of Life Disciples present a program on dementia and caregiving by Lyle Henry 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at the St. John Paul II Dwelling, 4113 S. Eastern Ave., Moore. Alzheimer’s disease also will be discussed. Everyone welcome. Contact Sr. Maria at (405) 778-1107, srmariaofthetrinity@gmail.com.

From Sept. 25 to Nov. 3, everyone is invited to join 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. Everyone is also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside an abortion facility, 1240 S.W. 44, Oklahoma City. To volunteer, contact Erika Martinez at (405) 6157642, 40days4life.okc@gmail.com.

Join the Gospel of Life Disciples in celebrating the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi at a Mass with Archbishop Coakley at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, followed by the movie “Saint Francis: Troubadour of God’s Peace” 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. in the Bl. Stanley Rother Barn at the St. John Paul II Dwelling, 4113 S. Eastern Ave., Moore. There will be a holy hour with praise and worship followed by all night silent adoration and 10 a.m. Mass Saturday followed by rosary and confessions. Open house and refreshments.

The Franciscan Sisters and Brothers of the St. Francis of Assisi Fraternity of OKC invite people of all ages to join them 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Oct. 3 at the St. Eugene chapel, 2400 W. Hefner Rd., Oklahoma City, for the celebration of the Transitus of St. Francis. This 800-year-old Franciscan ritual celebrates the passing of the soul of St. Francis through death to eternal life. The ritual consists of the story of the last earthly days of this saint intermingled with Bible readings, prayers and meditation. This celebration is linked to the Paschal Mystery.

Holy Family in Lawton, 1010 N.W. 82, will host the annual blessing of animals in front of the narthex at 1 p.m. Oct. 6.

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 Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1, Jan. 5, Feb. 2, March 1, April 5, May 3 and June 7. RSVP at (405) 778-1107.

There will be a free stained-glass tour beginning at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 18 at St. Gregory’s Abbey, 1900 W. MacArthur St. in Shawnee. The day begins with an abbey tour and spiritual reflection with Fr. Boniface. The tour includes Raley Chapel, Emmanuel Episcopal, lunch at The Owl Shoppe and concludes with a tour and spiritual reflection at St. Benedict with Fr. Schwarz. Participants pay for their meal. RSVP by Oct. 13 to Novalyn Greff, at novgreff@cox.net, (405) 306-5024. Tour hosted by the Central Region Conference of Catholic Women.

The annual St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School Halloween Carnival is 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Oct. 25 at 5000 N Grove Ave. in Warr Acres. Admission is free. Tickets for games/food is four for $1. Fun for all ages. Adult Bingo, games, photo buttons, haunted house, pumpkin patch, cakewalk, inflatables and more.

Holy Trinity Catholic School, North 2nd and Missouri in Okarche, will have a live auction at 7 p.m. Oct. 26. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets $25, include dinner and drinks.

St. John Nepomuk, 600 S. Garth Brooks Blvd. in Yukon, presents a Leah Darrow event Oct. 26 and 27. The high school youth event “From Top Model to Role Model” is 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Oct. 26. $10. The young adult event (Ages 18-39) “Prodigal Daughter: How Dad got his little girl back” is 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Oct. 26. $10. Childcare provided; recommended donation $5-$10 per family. The mother/daughter tea and talk event “Decent Exposure: Why Women must Reclaim Beauty for Females” is Noon – 3 p.m. Oct. 27. $25 per couple; $5 for additional ticket. RSVP at www.sjnok.org/news or call (405) 354-2743.

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. Early bird discount Sept. 12-16. Visit dynamiccatholic.com or call (859) 980-7900.

The next Surviving Divorce class starts Sept. 17 in Norman. The program offers hope, healing and community to those who have experienced the pain and loneliness of a broken marriage. This 14-week program is for the newly separated and divorced and those still struggling with issues many years later. Classes will meet 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. each Tuesday at St. Mark in Norman. Register at www.saintmarknorman.org/ministries/divorce-ministry.

Bingo at St. James, 41st and S. McKinley in Oklahoma City, is Sept. 19, Cost $10 all games, door prizes, food and entry for 50” TV that will be given away in October. Food at 5:45 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m. Proceeds for charitable services.

The Oklahoma City 40 Days for Life will kick off their prayer campaign with a baby shower 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sept. 20 at St. James, 4201 S. McKinley Ave. in Oklahoma City. The baby shower benefits Willow Pregnancy Support. Bring diapers sizes 3-4 and formula. There will be speakers, a walk to the center and prayer. All denominations welcome. The campaign begins Sept. 25.

The annual Coffee with the Principal event for prospective families at Mount St. Mary Catholic High School will be Sept. 26. Light breakfast and coffee. Principal DeNegri will share her vision for the high school. Question and Answer session following. Contact MSM Admissions Director Diane Wilson at dwilson@mountstmary.org, (405) 631-8865.

Willow Pregnancy Support invites everyone to the 5th annual Garden Party Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 26 at Coles Garden, 1415 N.E. 63 in Oklahoma City. The luncheon benefits Rose Home, a shelter for pregnant women and their young children. Hats and fascinators are highly encouraged. Visit willowpregnancy.org or call Carrie at (405) 606-8426.

Alumni of Mount St. Mary Catholic High School are invited to join the 2019 football homecoming beginning at 6 p.m. Oct. 25 for dinner and giveaways. Contact Diane Wilson at (405) 631-8865, dwilson@mountstmary.org.

The annual Magic at The Mount auction is 5:15 p.m. Oct. 26 at Mount St. Mary Catholic High School. The evening includes a live, silent and dessert auction. Tickets at www.mountstmary.org. For more information or to sponsor a table, contact Tonya Avery at taveryt@mountstmary.org.

Open house is open to all prospective families who want to learn more about Mount St. Mary Catholic High School. Stop in between 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Nov. 10 to tour the school, meet the MSM staff and hear from Rocket students. Contact Diane Wilson at (405) 631-8865 or dwilson@mountstmary.org.

Families who would like to gain early acceptance to Mount St. Mary Catholic High School may begin the application process on Dec. 1. The early application process closes Jan. 14. For questions and more information on admissions, contact MSM Admissions Director Diane Wilson at dwilson@mountstmary.org, (405) 631-8865. Tours and shadow visits being scheduled.