Briefs

Sr. Diane Koorie will speak about living the Works of Mercy in the 21st century 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Oct. 12 at The Healing House, 319 W. Jackson in Crescent. The $40 registration fee covers all supplies along with breakfast and lunch. Register at https://TheHealingHouse.co (not .com) or (405) 697-4600.

The St. John Nepomuk Altar Society craft fair is 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Oct. 12 at 600 Garth Brooks Blvd., in Yukon. Grab bags for first 25 people. Concession stand available. Vendors contact Malinda DuBois, (405) 831-8342.

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. Oct. 14 at St. John in Edmond, and 7 p.m. Sept. 30; Oct. 28; Nov. 18 and Dec. 16 at St. Monica in Edmond. Contact Christine Littell FCPI at clittell@stjohn-catholic.org, (405) 348-0480, Ext. 331.

A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is scheduled for Oct. 18-20 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway. Contact Efren and Maria Palacios at (405) 474-4250 or Roberto and Karina Carrizales at (405) 905-8049.

The 23rd annual Festival of the Americas and the World will be 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Oct. 20, at St. Eugene, 2400 W. Hefner Rd. in Oklahoma City. Purchase tickets redeemable for cuisine and drinks from more than a dozen countries. There also will be entertainment from dancers and singers, children’s activities, games, a raffle and more!

St. Ann Retirement Center is hosting the annual Fall Craft Fair and open house 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Oct. 23 at 7501 W. Britton Rd. in Oklahoma City. There will be vendors, entertainment, tours and refreshments. Contact Kelsey or Kimberly at (405) 721-0747.

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. A Mass in remembrance of babies lost before birth or during infancy will be held at 10 a.m. Oct. 26 at St. John, 900 S. Littler Ave., Edmond. To have a baby's name included in the service, e-mail rachelkretchmar@gmail.com. All are welcome to join in praying for and supporting these families.

Open house will be 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 27 at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, 801 N.W. 50 in Oklahoma City.

Experience “Made for More: Visions of the Promised Land” national tour 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at St. Mark, 3939 W. Tecumseh Rd. 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.

Bingo at St. James, 41st and S. McKinley in Oklahoma City, is Oct. 24, Cost $10 all games, special door prizes for those present and a 55” TV which will be given away. Food at 5:45 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m. Proceeds for charitable services.

From Sept. 25 to Nov. 3, everyone is invited to join 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. Everyone is also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside an abortion facility, 1240 S.W. 44, Oklahoma City. To volunteer, contact Erika Martinez at (405) 6157642, 40days4life.okc@gmail.com.

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 Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1, Jan. 5, Feb. 2, March 1, April 5, May 3 and June 7. RSVP at (405) 778-1107.

There will be a free stained-glass tour beginning at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 18 at St. Gregory’s Abbey, 1900 W. MacArthur St. in Shawnee. The day begins with an abbey tour and spiritual reflection with Fr. Boniface. The tour includes Raley Chapel, Emmanuel Episcopal, lunch at The Owl Shoppe and concludes with a tour and spiritual reflection at St. Benedict with Fr. Schwarz. Participants pay for their meal. RSVP by Oct. 13 to Novalyn Greff, at novgreff@cox.net, (405) 306-5024. Tour hosted by the Central Region Conference of Catholic Women.

The annual St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School Halloween Carnival is 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Oct. 25 at 5000 N Grove Ave. in Warr Acres. Admission is free. Tickets for games/food is four for $1. Fun for all ages. Adult Bingo, games, photo buttons, haunted house, pumpkin patch, cakewalk, inflatables and more.

Holy Trinity Catholic School, North 2nd and Missouri in Okarche, will have a live auction at 7 p.m. Oct. 26. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets $25, include dinner and drinks.

St. John Nepomuk, 600 S. Garth Brooks Blvd. in Yukon, presents a Leah Darrow event Oct. 26 and 27. The high school youth event “From Top Model to Role Model” is 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Oct. 26. $10. The young adult event (Ages 18-39) “Prodigal Daughter: How Dad got his little girl back” is 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Oct. 26. $10. Childcare provided; recommended donation $5-$10 per family. The mother/daughter tea and talk event “Decent Exposure: Why Women must Reclaim Beauty for Females” is Noon – 3 p.m. Oct. 27. $25 per couple; $5 for additional ticket. RSVP at www.sjnok.org/news or call (405) 354-2743.

Dynamic Catholic will present Passion and Purpose for Marriage 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 28, at Christ the King, 8005 Dorset Dr. in Oklahoma City. The event will feature author and speaker Allen Hunt and musical guest George Lower. Tickets $25 pp. Early bird discount Sept. 12-16. Visit dynamiccatholic.com or call (859) 980-7900.

Alumni of Mount St. Mary Catholic High School are invited to join the 2019 football homecoming beginning at 6 p.m. Oct. 25 for dinner and giveaways. Contact Diane Wilson at (405) 631-8865, dwilson@mountstmary.org.

The annual Magic at The Mount auction is 5:15 p.m. Oct. 26 at Mount St. Mary Catholic High School. The evening includes a live, silent and dessert auction. Tickets at www.mountstmary.org. For more information or to sponsor a table, contact Tonya Avery at taveryt@mountstmary.org.

Open house is open to all prospective families who want to learn more about Mount St. Mary Catholic High School. Stop in between 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Nov. 10 to tour the school, meet the MSM staff and hear from Rocket students. Contact Diane Wilson at (405) 631-8865 or dwilson@mountstmary.org.