Briefs

Archbishop Coakley will celebrate Mass online from The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 10 a.m. on Easter Sunday. Watch live at archokc.org/live or on Facebook. 

The Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma has extended the application deadline to April 20 for its college scholarship. The foundation awards college scholarships to qualified Catholic high school seniors from within the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City with several endowed funds that were specifically established for college scholarships. Award amounts and criteria may vary with each fund. All applicants complete the same online form at www.cfook.org.

Join Archbishop Coakley for online daily Mass each Tuesday through Holy Week livestreamed from the St. Francis de Sales Chapel at the Catholic Pastoral Center. Watch the Mass online at archokc.org/live or on Facebook Live on the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Facebook page.

Find a list of online daily and Sunday Masses, prayers, an act of spiritual communion and other resources related to the quarantines and coronavirus at archokc.org/health.

The new Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting service launched on March 16. The third-party reporting service is responsible for receiving allegations of sexual abuse against current or retired bishops in the United States. Allegations can be made to the toll-free number (800) 276-1562 or online at reportbishopabuse.org. The reporting party can choose to remain anonymous. For more information, go online to archokc.org/clergyabusereport. To report abuse by clergy, volunteers or church and school employees, call (405) 720-9878. If a child is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.

Registration is open for Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Summer Camp. Register at archokc.org/camp. Stay connected: Text SUMMERCAMP to 84576; follow on Facebook and Instagram @OLOGCATHOLICCAMP.

The Chrism Mass is 6 p.m. April 7 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Oklahoma City. The Mass is closed to the public. Watch online at archokc.org/live or on Facebook Live.

The Gospel of Life Disciples present Dedicate Yourself to Discipleship: Encounter Christ through prayer, study, community and service.” The summer session is June - August and fall session is September – December. Contact Jim Armour at (405) 278-6659, jim@gospeloflifedisciples.org.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness Greater OKC will be presenting a program to all priests, deacons, parish staff, youth ministers and ushers concerning how the Catholic community responds to the mentally ill and their families. The event is 9 a.m. June 11 at St. John the Baptist in Edmond. RSVP at (405) 408-0886.

Willow Pregnancy Support 16th annual Life of the Party Gala is 6 p.m. June 13 at Embassy Suites Hotel Downtown OKC, 741 N Phillips Avenue. Tickets are $150 each. Table sponsorship is available. For more information please go to willowpregnancy.org or call Carrie Rossow at (405) 606-8426

Archbishop Coakley will celebrate Mass at 9 a.m. and Archbishop Emeritus Beltran will celebrate Mass at 11 a.m. on May 25 at Resurrection Memorial Cemetery Chapel in Oklahoma City. Everyone is invited to attend as we remember the dead on this national holiday.

A Vigil Mass for the Feast of Pentecost with Archbishop Coakley will be at 5 p.m. May 30. Venue information will be released as soon as possible. Join in prayer for a greater outpouring of the Holy Spirit and a New Pentecost in the archdiocese. Text PENTECOSTNOVENA to 84576 or visit archokc.flocknote.com/Novena2020 to receive daily prayers leading up to Pentecost. Prayers also available at www.archokc.org/devotion-to-the-holy-spirit.

St. William in Durant is hosting their 8th annual Calf Fry Noon – 2 p.m. April 26. Tickets to eat are $20 and kids under age 12 eat free. Tickets for the $5000 cash drawing are $20 or six for $100. Contact the parish office at (580) 924-1989.

The Deaconess Pregnancy and Adoption Angels of Destiny event is May 28 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. The speaker is Tony Dungy, a legend in the world of football as a coach, player, commentator and proud dad of 10 children, seven of whom are adopted. Tickets are $150 pp and include dinner. Visit www.deaconessadoption.org or call (405) 949-4200. Funds raised will be used to fund free services for expectant parents, adoptive families and children. Sponsorships available.

Save the Date: The third annual Bl. Stanley Rother Rosary Run is July 25. Visit www.therothermen.com.

Save the Date: The Bl. Stanley Rother Feast Day OK Fun-No-Run and Celebration for Life is July 18. It is a race that requires zero movement and is for all ages and athletic abilities. Race package $35, includes t-shirt, victory coin, bumper sticker and lunch ticket. Proceeds go to The Center of Family Love and sponsoring parishes. Locations to be announced. Race locations, sponsors and volunteers needed. Visit www.facebook.com/0K4Rother. Contact 0K4Rother@gmail.com.

“Our Mother’s Heart: The Immaculate Treasure of Love” with Abbot Lawrence Stasyszen, O.S.B., will be 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. June 20 at St. Gregory’s Abbey in Shawnee. Early bird discount $30; $35 at the door, includes lunch. Contact (405) 878-5656, retreats@monksok.org.

The Oklahoma Catholic Radio Spring Radiothon is May 5-6. The Fall Radiothon is Nov. 10-11. Visit okcr.org to find a local station.

St. Anthony Catholic School Alumni Association is planning an all-school reunion at 1 p.m. Aug. 1, at the St. Anthony School Activity Center (gym) for anyone who attended St. Anthony school from 1917 to 1970. Reservations for the barbecue dinner, $20 pp, may be sent to Maxine Hinshaw, 2208 Fieldstone Ct., Okmulgee 74447. Deadline June 15. Contact Larry Biddle at certplus@hotmail.com or (918) 756-1792.

The Serra Club of Oklahoma City is a group of lay men and women who promote and pray for vocations in the archdiocese. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway. It is followed by Mass and an optional lunch in the refectory for $10. All welcome.