Briefs

Join Archbishop Coakley and other members of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City at the National Eucharistic Congress July 17-21, 2024, in Indianapolis, Ind. Visit archokc.org/nec2024.

The Gospel of Life Disciples Fall Bible Study is every Monday 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sept. 11 – Nov. 27 (except Sept. 25 and Oct. 2) at the St. John Paul II Dwelling, 4113 S. Eastern Ave. in Moore. E-mail david@gospeloflifedisciples.org to register for in-person or online.

The Blessed Stanley Rother Institute is committed to bringing our in-person courses on the Catechism of the Catholic Church in both English and Spanish to more parishes of the Archdiocese this September at a reduced tuition rate. In order to make this opportunity a reality, the Rother Institute and our pastors need to know your interest in this offering. Please take our survey at archokc.org/ladder.

The Knights of Columbus family bingo at St. James Catholic Church, 4201 S. McKinley in Oklahoma City is Sept. 28. All games $10, with all door prizes furnished by the Knights. Food reasonably priced, served at 5:45 p.m. Bingo at 6:30 p.m. All players receive a raffle ticket for a LG 50-inch LED TV to be given away in October. All September birthdays will be recognized.

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Del City is hosting a dinner fundraiser for Knights of Columbus Council 12108 and Go Life Mobile Medical Clinic at 6 p.m. Sept. 30 at 3901 S. Sunnylane Rd. in Del City. Both organizations work together to offer services to pregnant woman free of charge. Tickets: $10 each. Contact Kathleen Archer at kate.archer@cox.net.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church will host its annual Oktoberfest and auction at 6 p.m. Sept. 30 at 1100 North Sara Rd in Mustang. Reservations are $50. Enjoy authentic German food, beer and wine at this adults-only event. Entertainment includes games with prizes, live music by Masopust Polka Band, and a live and silent auction. For tickets visit holyspiritmustang.org.

Day of Reflection, “'The Little Way'of evangelizing our world" presented by Fr. Peter Shults, O.S.B. is 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sept. 30 at St. Gregory's Abbey, 1900 W. MacArthur St., Shawnee. Attendees must pre-register by e-mailing retreats@monksok.org, via the link at monksok.org or call (405) 878-5656. Cost $30 pre-paid or $35 at the door. Lunch included.

Upcoming events at Mount St. Mary Catholic High School: Oct. 1 - Stroll The Halls 1-3 p.m. Oct. 1 - Enrollment for the Freshman Class of 2028 opens Oct. 6 - Rocket Football Homecoming Nov. 12 - MSM Open House 1-3 p.m. Feb. 10, 2024 - Magic at The Mount Gala For more information, visit mountstmary.org.

Everyone is invited to a day of formation from 9 a.m. to Noon on Oct. 3 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. The topic is Ministering to Hispanics in the U.S. and will be presented by Luis Soto. Visit archokc.org/eventos to register. Lunch will be provided.

Fr. Rick Stansberry, judicial vicar, will lead a general information session about annulments from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 8 in the great hall at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 900 S. Littler in Edmond. Contact the church at (405) 340-0691.

The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City presents the Art of Dating, embodied by the teachings of St. John Paul II. Working professionals ages 21-35 can learn and experience the art of dating through conversation, etiquette and dance in this four-part series Oct. 12, 13, 24 and Nov. 3. Registration fee $100 includes dinner, drinks, entertainment, etc. Visit archokc.org/art-of-dating.

Archbishop Coakley invites everyone to the Blue Mass for law enforcement and first responders at 6 p.m. on Oct. 12 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3214 N. Lake Ave. in Oklahoma City. Guest speaker is Mark Nelson, Oklahoma Fraternal Order of Police president. RSVP at archokc.org/bluemass.

Day of Reflection, “Listening to the Call to Action in the Gospel of St. Mark" presented by Fr. Thomas Boyer is 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Oct. 14 at St. Gregory's Abbey, 1900 W. MacArthur St., Shawnee. Attendees must pre-register by e-mailing retreats@monksok.org, via the link at monksok.org or call (405) 878-5656. Cost $30 pre-paid or $35 at the door. Lunch included.

A Remembrance Mass for pregnancy and infant loss will be at 10 a.m. Oct. 14 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3214 N. Lake Ave. in Oklahoma City. E-mail the names of children to be honored to carried.loved@gmail.com.

Archbishop Coakley invites all married couples to attend the annual Anniversary Mass at 3 p.m. Oct. 15 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3214 N. Lake Ave. in Oklahoma City. Couples celebrating milestone anniversaries (25, 40, 50+) in the calendar year 2023 will be specifically honored. Register by Oct. 11 at archokc.org/anniversary-mass. Contact Lisa Carrasco at (405) 709-2709 or Erika Fraire at (405) 438-0294.

The Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma invites people who have left their parish, the archdiocese or another Catholic ministry in their will to join Archbishop Coakley at a Mass and luncheon Oct. 19 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. Contact (405) 721-4115. Visit cfook.org/legacysociety.

Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church invites everyone to a presentation on Dementia and Alzheimer’s by Carla Scull, volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association, at 6 p.m. Oct. 19 in Bryce Hall, 7336 West Britton Rd. in Oklahoma City.

The University of Notre Dame Glee Club will be performing a free concert as part of their Fall Tour at 7 p.m. on Oct. 19 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Oklahoma City. Good will offerings accepted. Contact Jonathan Stone at domerstone@yahoo.com.

St. Gregory’s Abbey invites single Catholic men ages 18-45 for a monastic encounter weekend Oct. 20-22 at 1900 W. MacArthur St., Shawnee. Participants will share in the liturgical prayer, Lectio Divina, common work, communal life of the abbey and live as a monk. Contact Fr. Simeon Spitz, O.S.B. at (405) 878-5456, vocations@monksok.org or visit monksok.org/vocations.

All men 21 years of age and older are invited to join the Knights of Columbus 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Oct. 24 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1901 N.W. 18 St., for an evening of fellowship, cigars and liquor. Cost: $50 pp, which includes glass, two cigars, liquor and snacks. Contact Steven D’Avis at (405) 889-6517; SD39Avis@yahoo.com or Louis Lyon at (405) 525-7419; lyon.den@sbcglobal.net.