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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.

An artistic retreat series for the artist and non-artist alike will take place on Mondays this Fall at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Retreat Center, 4919 South Fairgrounds in Stillwater. Participants learn from professional artist Leigha Liuzza as she dives into different artistic styles and mediums with a prayerful connection with the Creator. Fun, food, and fellowship. $60. Art supplies included. Pre-registration required. Contact (405) 747-5035; Judene@OurLadyofGraceCatholicRetreatCenter.com.

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.

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.

The St. Benedict Catholic Church Parish Guild huge rummage sale, “Granny's Attic,” is 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Oct. 6 and 8 a.m. – Noon on Oct. 7 at the Benedict Center, 632 N. Kickapoo Ave. in Shawnee.

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.

There will be contemplative prayer, a day of reflection, with Fr. Salvador Marquez-Munoz, pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church in Siloam Springs, Ark., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Oct. 16 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Retreat Center, 4919 South Fairgrounds in Stillwater. Pre-registration required. Contact Judene@OurLadyofGraceCatholicRetreatCenter.com; (405) 747-5035.

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.