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Mount St. Mary Catholic High School is seeking a social studies/history teacher with a passion for teaching history and social studies while fostering a classroom environment where students are challenged to think analytically, engage with diverse perspectives, and connect historical events to contemporary issues. Candidates should be committed to integrating Catholic teachings, Mercy Critical Concerns and ethical principles into their lessons, helping students develop a deeper understanding of their role as informed and compassionate global citizens. A bachelor's degree in the content area and teaching certification are required. Send resumes and cover letters to Principal Laura Cain, Ed.D., at [email protected].

The Knights of Columbus Family Bingo will be April 24 at St. James the Greater Catholic Church, 4201 S. McKinley in Oklahoma City. 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 55-inch LED TV to be given away in October. April birthdays will be recognized.

Sr. BJ’s Pantry will host a huge garage sale 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on April 25 and 26 at the Carmelite Convent garages on the north side of St. Ann Retirement Center, 7501 W. Britton Rd. in Oklahoma City. Proceeds benefit the homeless in Oklahoma City through Sr. BJ’s Pantry.

The next Rachel's Vineyard retreat is April 25-27 for people who need hope and healing from abortion. The retreat is safe and confidential. For more information, contact (405) 709-2714; [email protected].

An OKC Memorial Marathon Runners Mass will be celebrated at 5 a.m. April 27 at St. Joseph Old Cathedral, 307 N.W. 4 St. in Oklahoma City.

The Abbot’s Table, an evening to benefit St. Gregory’s Abbey, is 6 p.m. May 2 at the Petroleum Club, 100 N. Broadway, 34th and 35th floors, in Oklahoma City. Visit one.bidpal.net/monksok2025/welcome.

The Central Region Council of Catholic Women sponsors Sr. Lucy Marie Fitzmorris, Benedictine from St. Joseph Monastery of Tulsa at 9:30 a.m. on May 3 at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, 600 Garth Brooks Blvd. in Yukon. Essay winners from Catholic schools will also share their compositions. All Catholic women are invited to attend. Contact Stephanie Spiser at (405) 488-8635 or [email protected].

The department of Catholic education for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City presents a Fine Arts Expo 1-5 p.m., May 3, at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, 801 N.W. 50 St. in Oklahoma City. Everyone is invited to see the artwork and performances from Catholic school students in the archdiocese.

An Ignatian five-day preached retreat is May 4-9 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Retreat Center, 4919 S. Fairgrounds in Stillwater. Retreat includes 14 homecooked meals, five nights lodging, Mass and reconciliation, and daily spiritual direction and reflections. Pre-registration required at (405) 747-5035; [email protected].

Our Lady of Guadelupe Catholic Camp is hosting a Catholic in Recovery retreat May 8-10 for people seeking to find freedom from addictions, compulsions and unhealthy attachments, and for family members impacted by their loved one’s addiction. Cost: $295, meals included. Register by April 27 at catholicinrecovery.com/events. Contact [email protected].

The next Assembly of Catholic Professionals luncheon is 11 a.m. May 15 at the Petroleum Club, 100 N. Broadway Ave. in Oklahoma City. The guest speaker is Fr. Leo Patalinghug. Visit cfook.org/acp.

The archdiocesan marriage and family life office presents a father and son retreat on May 22-24 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Camp. Cost $100 per father. Scholarships are available. Fathers and sons must attend together. Sons should be ages 10-20. Register at archokc.org/fathers.

The St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery Association annual potluck celebration will be held at 10 a.m. May 26 at N.W. 234 St. (Sorghum Mill Rd) between Council Road and S. County Line Road in rural Edmond. A Tridentine Latin Mass will be celebrated (weather permitting) at the cemetery pavilion. Take a chair and a food dish to share. Contact Therese Klopfenstein at (405) 208-0330.

St. Gregory’s Abbey vocation director Fr. Simeon Spitz, O.S.B. invites single Catholic men ages 18-45 to a Monastic Encounter Weekend June 6-8, Aug. 1-3 and Oct. 17-19. Participants will share in the liturgical prayer, lectio divina, common work, and communal life of the abbey and live as a monk. While these encounters are primarily intended for those discerning a religious vocation, they are of spiritual benefit to anyone yearning to know God’s still, small voice amidst life’s chaos. To register or for more information about discerning a vocation at St. Gregory's Abbey, e-mail [email protected], visit monksok.org, or call Fr. Simeon at (405) 878-5456.

The Center of Family Love 12th annual Gift of Love Gala is 7:30 p.m. June 7 at the National Cowboy &Western Heritage Museum, 1700 N.E. 63 St. in Oklahoma City. Visit centeroffamilylove.org/gala.

St. Patrick Catholic Church in Oklahoma City will be celebrating its 75th anniversary on June 10. All former parishioners, seminarians and anyone connected to the parish is invited to help make the celebration special. Time, talent and ideas are welcome. For more information, contact Florence Daugomah at (405) 626-8638.

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, a college preparatory co-ed secondary school located in Oklahoma City, is currently seeking qualified candidates to teach English for the academic year of 2025-2026. Applicants must be highly motivated, have experience teaching in high school, and be willing to work closely with their English department colleagues on lesson planning and curriculum alignment. Experience in, or ability to learn how to deliver content digitally is required. Candidates with experience making accommodations and modifications for students who receive special education services is preferred. A bachelor’s degree in English or English education is required, as is secondary 6-12 Oklahoma state certification. Salary is commensurate with experience. E-mail resume, transcript(s), copy of certification, and cover letter to Principal Andrew Worthington at [email protected].

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School is a college preparatory co-ed secondary school located in Oklahoma City. An opening is available in the Science Department for an experienced biology instructor teaching sections of biology and honors biology. Candidates must have experience teaching a lab-based course, be familiar with OSHA lab safety regulations, be able to follow a prescribed course of study, and enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues. Candidates with experience making accommodations and modifications for students who receive special education services is preferred. A bachelor’s degree in science education, biology, or an associated field is required, as is secondary 6-12 Oklahoma state certification. E-mail resume, transcript(s), copy of certification, and cover letter to Principal Andrew Worthington at [email protected].

The Mount St. Mary Catholic High School Class of 1975 will celebrate their 50-year reunion at 6:30 p.m. June 14 in the school commons. Cost: $50 per person or $90 per couple. E-mail [email protected].