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Mercy Health Center is providing pop-up flu clinics throughout Oklahoma to provide care to patients who may have the flu. The clinics will see any walk-in patient, not just a current Mercy patient, with flu-like symptoms at four locations: Ada – Mercy Clinic Primary Care, 201 N. Monte Vista, Ste. A, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Ardmore – Mercy Clinic Primary Care, 1020 N. Commerce St., 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekends. Edmond – Mercy Clinic Primary Care, 1919 E. Memorial Rd., Noon to 8 p.m. weekdays. Oklahoma City – Mercy Clinic Primary Care, 8325 Northwest Expressway, Noon to 8 p.m. weekdays.

St. Gregory's College/University yearbooks are available to alumni for $5. Yearbooks from 1970 to 2002 and a few from several different years prior to 1970 are available. Alumni also may order and pick up from the abbey. Donations accepted. There also are senior theses from the SGU library being returned to any graduate (after the school became a four-year institution) who would like theirs back. Contact Theresa Bragg at tabragg@monksok.org or (405) 878-5296.

The 40 Days for Life campaign in Norman will kick-off with a rally at 6:30 p.m. March 4 at St. Mark, in Norman. Speakers include Chris David of 40 Days for Life, Linda Wells of Eden Clinic, and Julie Lewis of Sidewalk Advocate. The campaign is March 6-April 14 and includes 40 days of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil and community outreach. Visit 40daysforlife.com/norman.

Beverly Layton is offering a Lenten workshop March 11-16 in Lawton. No experience necessary. Students will learn more about the ancient art of iconography and complete a 10x12 inch hand painted icon on a wooden panel of St. Veronica, who offered her veil to Jesus to wipe his face on his way to the cross. All supplies are included in the fee of $400. Register by March 3. Contact Beverly Layton at (580) 678-6745.

The ACCW Lenten Retreat with Teresa Tomeo “Beyond Sunday: Becoming a 24/7 Catholic” will be March 16 the Catholic Pastoral Center in OKC. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Tomeo is a nationally syndicated Catholic talk show host, speaker and author. Cost is $40 with lunch; $45 at the door with no lunch. Contact Mary Ann at (405) 650-9674 or Becky at (405) 834-3782.

A retreat for sacramentally married couples is from 6 p.m. March 14 to Noon March 17, with registration from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. March 14 at the Catholic Pastoral Center in OKC. The retreat gives couples an opportunity to begin or deepen their spiritual journey together. The cost is $350 per couple. Register at: archokc.weshareonline.org/ws/opportunities/DomesticChurchEvangelizationRetreat

A Spanish Pre-Cana class is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 23 at the Catholic Pastoral Center in OKC. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $40 per couple, lunch is included. Contact Lisa at (405) 709-2709 if interested or for more information. This class also may be used as a training to work as a sponsor couple for your parish. Registration deadline is March 21.

Birth Choice of Oklahoma Inc. 15th annual Life of the Party Gala will be at 6 p.m. March 23 at Embassy Suites Hotel Downtown, 741 N. Phillips Ave., OKC. The fundraiser with dinner, auction and dance is black tie optional and open bar. For tickets visit birthchoice.org or call Carrie Rossow at (405) 606-8426.

The Life of Dorothy Day, by Paul Amandes, Robert McClory, Lisa Wagner and directed by Virginia Smith, will be presented at 5 p.m. March 31 at Church of the Epiphany, 7336 W. Britton Rd., OKC. Contact (405) 200-8155, www.epiphanyokc.com.

St. Bernard’s 7th annual Dinner Extravaganza will be at 6 p.m. May 18 at River Spirit Convention Center in Tulsa. Tickets are $100, which includes dinner for one, music by The Fabulous Mid Life Crisis Band, 99 drawings for $100 and the chance to win a 2019 Ford Mustang or $25,000. Silent Auction. Proceeds benefit ACTS Ministry, The Center of Family Love, Soldier’s Wish, Habitat for Humanity, Go Life Mobile Medical, and Birthright of Tulsa. Over $230,000 donated to charity. Tickets will be available at www.stbernardstulsa.org. Contact Lesa Clark at (918) 855-7560 or Jim Nicolotti (918) 855-5030.

St. Ann has available apartments in independent and assisted living. St. Ann is located at 7501 W. Britton Rd. and is owned and operated by the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Contact Richard or Mary Lou at (405) 721-0747 to schedule a tour. Ask about the February 2019 special.

Catholic Charities for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City will have its 37th annual Green Tie Gala at 6 p.m. Feb. 16 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, 1700 N.E. 63 in Oklahoma City. This event celebrates and supports the homeless services of Catholic Charities: Sanctuary Women’s Development Centers in Oklahoma City and Norman, and Holy Family Home in Midwest City. Tickets $250. Contact Chelsea Rose at (405) 523-3009, crose@ccaokc.org.

The Gospel of Life Disciples and Dwellings present a retreat "In the School of the Holy Spirit" with Fr. Jacques Philippe 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Feb. 21 and Feb. 22 at the St. John Paul II Dwelling, 4113 S. Eastern Ave., in Moore.

Knights of Columbus Council #12108 invites everyone to the annual Outback Steakhouse Dinner at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 in Founders Hall at St. Mark in Norman. Tickets $20, includes the Outback meal, a complimentary glass of wine and a raffle ticket. Dinner tickets must be pre-purchased by Feb. 18. Contact rllarchick@gmail.com. It will be a fun-filled evening of games and raffle prizes totaling more than $700. Game proceeds will benefit The Center of Family Love. Visit www.kofc12108.org.

A free introductory session “Understanding your Fertility” by Hilary Sanchez will be at 10 a.m. Feb. 16 at St. Thomas More library, and 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at The Kay Center, 1526 Lincoln Ave. in Norman. "Understanding Your Fertility" by Christine Littell is at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 and 7 p.m. March 28, or anytime by appointment, in the board room at St. John, 900 S. Littler in Edmond. Open to single women, engaged or married couples. To RSVP, contact Hilary Sanchez at (405) 496-0576, hilarysanchez@gmail.com or Christine Littell (405) 348-0480, Ext. 331, clittell@stjohn-catholic.org.

A Catechetical Day for Spanish-speaking catechists, youth ministers and volunteers, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway. Speakers Mary Ann Wiesinger and Luis Soto will talk about the archbishop's new pastoral letter. Contact Jazmin Cogburn before Feb. 13 at (405) 721-1415, JCogburn@archokc.org. Sponsored by the Blessed Stanley Rother Institute.

Incoming freshman registration for Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School is 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. and determined by the first initial of a student’s last name: A-G Feb. 25; H-N Feb. 26 and O-Z March 4.

A program designed to help struggling marriages regain their health will be March 1-3. Contact Jack and Marycarol Page, (405) 443-3541, okc@retrouvaille.org or visit www.helpourmarriage.com.

A class starts March 30 and will meet 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. each Saturday at St. Monica in Edmond. The 14-week program is for the newly separated and divorced, and people still struggling with issues many years later. It will help them answer their questions, restore hope and begin authentic healing. To register, visit stmonica-edmond.org/divorce-ministry.

St. William will host its Seventh annual Calf Fry Fundraiser Noon – 1: 30 p.m. April 7 at the Bryan County Fairgrounds Community Building, 1901 S. 9 in Durant. Calf fries and many other food items, live and silent auctions, and kids’ activities. Event to benefit Parish Hall Building Fund. Meal tickets $20. Leave message at (580) 924-1989 or call Ginger Lewis at (580) 916-1438.