Briefs

Dcn. Roy Callison and Susan Callison with the American Indian Catholic Outreach office are conducting Listening Sessions throughout the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and the Diocese of Tulsa to provide a forum for people to discuss their experiences in former Catholic Indian boarding schools in Oklahoma. Find the schedule at archokc.org/aico. For more information, contact Dcn. Callison at rcallison@archokc.org.

Below is a lineup of scheduled broadcasts on “Make Straight the Way” - Oklahoma Catholic Radio

The 40 Days for Life Fall campaign is Sept. 22 – Oct. 31. Visit 40daysforlife.com to sign up to pray in Oklahoma City, Edmond or Norman.

Open House: An event for anyone interested in learning more about Mount St. Mary Catholic High School! Enjoy a guided tour, speak to MSM staff, hear from students and get all of your high school questions answered! Nov. 14  -  1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

As part of National Estate Planning Awareness Week, Oct. 18-24, the Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma will be conducting free estate planning seminars at these locations: Monday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Lawton; Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church in Norman; Thursday, Oct. 21, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ardmore; Friday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Enid; and Sunday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. at St. Eugene Catholic Church in Oklahoma City. For questions, call Owen Canfield at (405) 709-2897.

The Archbishop’s Broncho Bash is 6 p.m. Oct. 20 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 900 S. Littler Ave. in Edmond. UCO Campus Ministry, Broncho Catholic, is excited to invite people into their mission of helping college students become disciples of Jesus Christ. The evening includes Mass, dinner and a raffle. Raffle tickets: $25 for 1; $100 for 5. Dinner $150. Sponsor a table for $1,500. Visit stjohn-catholic.org/event-registration.

Archbishop Coakley invites everyone to the Mass for Medical Professionals at 10 a.m. Oct. 23 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3214 N. Lake Ave. in Oklahoma City. Guest speaker is Ashley K. Fernandes, M.D., Ph.D., FAAP.

The Knights of Columbus annual retreat is 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. The guest speaker is Sister Diane Koorie, R.S.M., winner of the Spirit of the Conference Award from the National Association for Lay Ministry. Her topic will be “Mercy, the principal path marked out by Jesus Christ for those who desire to follow him.” Cost is $30 per attendee. Open to everyone, includes morning refreshments, lunch, coffee and afternoon cookies. Send checks to Michael Zink KofC, 14616 Collingwood Lane, Edmond 73013 by Oct.16. Contact Michael-the-j@att.net, (405) 314-4120.

Join Archbishop Coakley and Fr. Rick Stansberry at 10 a.m. Oct. 24 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help for the opening Mass of the upcoming Synod called by Pope Francis – “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission.” The Mass marks the beginning of the diocesan phase of the Synod process that will culminate in a worldwide meeting of bishops. The Synod process will examine how the faithful journey together as a Church.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church is having a Trunk or Treat 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Oct. 27 at 1100 N. Sara Rd. in Mustang. Games, snacks and candy! All are welcome

The Knights of Columbus Family Bingo is Oct. 28 at St. James Catholic Church, 4201 S. McKinley in Oklahoma City. Food served at 5:45 p.m. Bingo at 6:30 p.m. All games $10, with door prizes. All players receive a raffle ticket for a 58” TV to be given away in October. September birthdays recognized. COVID-19 protocol will be followed. If unvaccinated, a mask is required.

A Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat weekend in Spanish is Oct. 29-31 in Oklahoma City. This healing retreat is for post-abortive women and men and is a place where other people have been through similar pain. E-mail rachel@cceok.org to register or call (918) 512-1525 for more information.

Gospel of Life Disciples will have a Tree of Life Celebration, honoring people God has called home during the past year, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Oct. 30 at the St. John Paul II Dwelling and Bl. Stanley Rother Barn, 4113 S. Eastern Ave., in Moore. Ceremony at 5 p.m.; Dinner at 6 p.m. Polka dancing at 7 p.m. Donation accepted to benefit GOLD.

Everyone is invited to the 130-year celebration Mass at St. Patrick Cemetery at 10 a.m. Nov. 6 on the north side of N.W. 234/Sorghum Mill Road between Council Road and County Line. There will be a potluck meal after Mass. Plates, utensils, paper supplies, tea and water, tables and some chairs will be furnished. Take a portable chair, food to share and help celebrate and remember those who have died.

The archdiocesan Marriage and Family Life office presents Be Light: A Marriage Retreat for Couples 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Nov. 6 at St. Monica Catholic Church, 2001 N. Western Ave. in Edmond. Cost $50 per couple. Lunch included. Register at archokc.org/marriageretreat. Contact Alex Schimpf at (405) 709-2755, aschimpf@archokc.org.

The Fall 2021 Encounter with God’s Call weekend is Nov. 13-15 at Conception Seminary College in Conception, Mo. This is an opportunity to discern the call to priesthood and learn about college seminary life. The Spring 2022 event is Feb. 26-28. Visit ewgc.org. Contact (660) 944-2987, ewgc@conception.edu.

Day of Reflection, “Hearken Continually: A Primer on Discernment of God’s Will” presented by Dr. Alex Schmipf, is 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Nov. 20 at St. Gregory's Abbey, 1900 W. MacArthur St., Shawnee. Limited seating. Masks are recommended, but not required. Attendees must pre-register by e-mailing retreats@monksok.org or call (405) 878-5656. Cost $30 pre-paid or $35 at the door. Lunch included.

The Heritage Gallery at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway, presents “The Shepherd Cannot Run: A Retrospective on the Life of Bl. Stanley Rother.” The free exhibit is open 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Special tours arranged by calling (405) 721-5651, Ext. 141.