Briefs

You’re invited to the Archdiocesan Convocation Dec. 7 at the Cox Convention Center. The event includes Jeff Cavins (Adventure Bible and Catholic apologist), Josh Blakesley (Catholic recording artist and Steubenville Conference worship leader), and Kevin Cotter (Amazing Parish). The event is free and if you register before Dec. 2, lunch is provided. Register at archokc.org/convocation.

An estate planning class will be 8 a.m. – Noon Dec. 4 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway, OKC. Topics include federal tax update, unwinding estate plans due to changed circumstances, the estate planner’s income tax playbook, and ethical challenges posed by family wealth transfers. Course registration $75 pp in advance or $100 pp at the door. Course materials included. Register with The Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma, Inc., at www.cfook.org/estate-planning or send check to The Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma, P.O. Box 32180, OKC 73123. The course has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission of Oklahoma for a maximum of 4 credit hours, including one hour of ethics. Contact (405) 721-4115, info@cfook.org. Sponsored by Bank of America.

Our seminarians are away from home for months at a time during their formation. While at seminary, they would like to hear from people back home in Oklahoma! To become a Seminarian Pen Pal, go online to archokc.org/penpal, find their addresses and write a note.

Catholic men who are between ages 30-59 and are interested in becoming a deacon can contact their pastor to discuss attending an information session. The sessions will be 7 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Catholic Pastoral Center; 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at St. Mary in Clinton; and 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at St. Joseph in Norman. Wives are encouraged to attend.

The Altar Society at St. Teresa, 1576 Tim Holt Dr., in Harrah will have their annual Thanksgiving Dinner/Bazaar/Raffle 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Nov. 24. Cost: Adults $10; Children 12 and under $5. Carry Outs are available. Contact, Bernadette Klimkowski, (405) 454-2871.

St. Joseph, 101 First St. in Bison, will have their annual turkey dinner 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Nov. 24 in the parish hall. Kolaches and other baked items for sale. Adults and children age 11 and up $12; children ages 4-10 $5; children age 4 and under are free. Menu: Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, sauerkraut and dumplings, green beans, salads, rolls and pies.

St. James, 4201 S. McKinley in Oklahoma City, will be hosting a Thanksgiving lunch at 1 p.m. Nov. 28 in the gym for people in need who do not have a family to eat with or are homeless. There also is a volunteer opportunity. Contact (405) 636-6800.

St. John in Edmond will have a Thanksgiving meal Nov. 28 at the University of Central Oklahoma, 100 N. University Dr.

St. Philip Neri, 1107 Felix Pl. in Midwest City, will have a parish dinner after 11 a.m. Mass Dec. 15 in the Family Life Center. Donations welcome.

Archbishop Coakley will celebrate the Sanctity of Life Mass at 6 p.m. Jan. 15 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Immediately following Mass is Ignite, Eucharistic Adoration and reflection with praise and worship for the entire family. Music and speaking by Noelle and David McHugh.

Learn more about the Lay Missionaries of Charity and their work in promoting the expression of the charism of St. Teresa of Calcutta and the Missionaries of Charity on the first and third Saturday of each month. Mass at 9:30 a.m. at St. Ann Retirement Center followed by a meeting at 10 a.m. Contact Toni Harrelson at (405) 341-2199 or tonimah@sbcglobal.net. All are welcome.

The weekend of Nov. 23-24 there will be a special collection to help support the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. More than 46 million people in the United States live in poverty. This collection supports programs that empower people to identify and address obstacles as they work to make permanent and positive changes for their communities. Learn more about CCHD at www.usccb.org/cchd/collection.

Kristy’s Flowers and Gifts at The Center of Family Love in Okarche is selling mums and pumpkins. 4” mums $4.99; 9” mums $19.99; mums patio pot $24.99; 4” asters $5.99; and 5-gallon asters $12.99. Visit www.centeroffamilylove.org or call (405) 263-4465.

St. Catherine of Siena in Pauls Valley is looking for a van to take youth and adults to retreats, conferences and archdiocesan events. Preferably with 90,000 miles or less that someone is willing to sell or donate. Call the church office at (405) 238-3741.

The Tree Bank is helping Resurrection Cemetery develop a tree plan for the future. They are asking for volunteers to help with the first step in creating a census of trees already existing on property. Volunteers are needed to walk the property and input information about the trees on their smart phone. The project begins at 10 a.m. Nov. 16, in the Chapel, 7500 W. Britton Rd., Oklahoma City, with a brief informational session. Contact, (405) 721-4191 or sign up at www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d45adab2aa1f85-resurrection.

Love and Mercy: Faustina will be in select movie theaters Dec. 2. Visit www.fathomevents.com/events/faustina-love-and-mercy.

A free church safety seminar will be 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at St. John, 900 S. Littler Rd., in Edmond with speakers Jimmy Meeks and Tara Koetter. There will be a special session on prevention of sex abuse. Visit www.sheepdogseminars.com.

Learn how to avoid or achieve pregnancy or address reproductive health issues naturally with the Creighton Model FertilityCare System. Introductory classes are available for engaged or married couples or single women. Childcare is available with reservations. Classes are at 7 p.m. Nov. 18 and Dec. 16 at St. Monica in Edmond. Contact Christine Littell FCPI at clittell@stjohn-catholic.org, (405) 348-0480, Ext. 331.

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 http://corproject.com/norman.

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